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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 15, 1989 10/89 65 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeti ng of the Pi ckeri ng Town Counci 1 was hel d on Monday May 15,1989 at 7:58 p.m. PRESENT: -. Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: ~1. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Mitchell B. Morgan K. Van Kempen ALSO PRESENT: N. C. Marshall K. McKay T. Magi - Town Manager - Deputy Clerk - Director of Planning (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regul ar Meeti ng of r1ay 1, 1989 Special Meeting of May 2,1989 ,- (II) 1. DELEGATIONS Alex Robertson, on behalf of the presidents of Seniors Clubs in South Pickering, addressed Council with respect to a lawn bowling site. He stated his support in appointing Councillors Mitchell and Van Kempen to assist seniors in choosing a lawn bowling site. See Resolution #86/89 (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #80/89 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executi ve Committee dated May 8, 1989 be adopted. CARRIED 8 Councillor Dickerson declared an interest with respect to the permitted uses in Item #2 as he is the owner of a carpet sales outlet. 10/89 66 Resolution #81/89 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson LEASE WITH PICKERING DRIVING RANGE FILE NUMBER - 0 3350 - That the Pickering Driving Range be advised that a notice of termination of lease will be issued if the provisions contained in Resolution #86/86 are not complied with within 45 days. Deferred to June 5, 1989 in order for a letter to be submitted by the tenants of the house to the north regardi ng i ntrusi on of go 1 f ball s. Councillor Van Kempen declared an interest as insurance agent for the Driving Range. he i s the Resolution #82/89 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson ECONOMIC INDUSTRIAL PLANNING COMt1ITTEE FILE NUMBER - A 2110 WHEREAS the heart and the engine that drives any coß111unity is recognized as that being the industrial and commercial sector; and 8 WHEREAS the Town of Pi ckeri ng by its proximity to the southern Ontario and Quebec markets and the northern U.S. marketplace is of strategic importance to any company starting up or planning to relocate; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Counci 1 of the Town of Pickering hereby endorses the inauguration of an Economic Industrial Planning Committee to actively search and promote and encourage such companies to locate in Pickering thereby adding new substance to our motto "Growing Today for Tomorrow"; and That initial membership on this Committee should comprise Mayor Arthurs, Counci 11 ors Johnson and Dickerson, Joan Al frey, Coordinator of Economic Development and Promotions, key members of Town Planning Staff and such other residents as deemed appropriate. LOST Resolution #83/89 Moved by Councillor Morgan Seconded by Councillor Johnson ~ PROHIBIT HEAVY TRAFFIC IN CHERRYWOOD FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That a by-law be prepared prohibiting heavy traffic on Concession 3 Road between Rosebank Road and Altona Road, and on Cherrywood Avenue, Davidson Street, Heska Road, Martins Road and Speke Road in the Cherrywood West Subdivision. CARRIED 10/89 67 Resolution #83/89 - continued Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Mitchell, Morgan, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Dickerson No: 8 Resolution #84/89 Moved by Councillor Morgan Seconded by Councillor Johnson BOTTED WATER TO CHERRYWOOD FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 That the Regi on of Durham be requested to supply and del i ver bottled drinking water to those residents of Cherrywood and the Cherrywood west subdivision whose wells are contaminated and truck fresh water to those residents whose wells are low at the expense of the Region effective immediately; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to Norah Stoner, MPP and Brenda Davies, President of the Cherrywood Ratepayers Association. CARRIED Resolution #85/89 - Moved by Councillor Morgan Seconded by Councillor Johnson HAMLET SIGNS FILE NUMBER - E 4000 Whereas Mr. Gordon Wi 11 son has agreed to prepare mockups of a design for hamlet signs at a cost of $15.00; Now Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Pickering purchase special hamlet signs to be erected at main entrances to the hamlets of Whitevale, Cherrywood, Greenwood, Claremont, Brougham and Green River; and That a copy of thi s resol uti on be sent to the above haml et ratepayers associations. CARRIED Resolution #86/89 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen -- LOCATE LAWN BOWLING FACILITY FILE NUMBER - F 2200 That Councillors Mitchell, Johnson and Van Kempen and a representative from the Parks and Recreation Department be authori zed to act in an advi sory capaci ty to i nvesti gate and report back to Council on the feasibility of locating a lawn bowling site for senior citizens in urban Pickering. CARRIED 10/89 68 (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Johnson, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: e By-law Number 3132/89 Bei ng a By-l aw to amend Restri cted Area (Zoni ng) By-l aw 2511, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering Di stri ct Pl anni ng Area, Regi on of Durham in Part of Lot 30, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, in the Town of Pickering. (A 35/88; 18T-88040 By-law Number 3133/89 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Pickering and The Corporation of the Town of Ajax respecting the continuation of the Ajax/Pickering Handi-Transit System, 1988-1990. By-law Number 3134/89 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 55/74 prohibiting heavy traffic on Dellbrook Avenue. By-law Number 3135/89 Being a by-law to assume Luna Court, Plan M-1045, Pickering, for public use as public highway under the jurisdiction of the Town. By-law Number 3136/89 - Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan M-1045, Pickering. By-law Number 3137/89 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and Di scharge of the Subdi vi si on Agreement respectng Pl an M-l 045, Pickering. By-law Number 3138/89 Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 403/76, respecting Lots 1 to 12, inclusive, Plan M-1045, Pickering. By-law Number 3139/89 Bei ng a by-l aw to assume Stonepath Ci rcl e and Aspen Road, Pl an M-1219, Pickering, for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of the Town. Deferred to the Town Solicitor and the Director of Public Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse By-law Number 3140/89 -- Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan M-1219, Pickering. Deferred to the Town Solicitor and the Director of Public Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse By-law Number 3141/89 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan t~-1219, Pickering. Deferred to the Town Solicitor and the Director of Public Works for a report on ~he s~a~us of ~he Amberlea watercourse 10/89 69 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3142/89 Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 1359/81, respecting Lots 16 to 19, inclusive and Blocks 20 to 26 inclusive, Plan M-1219, Pickering. - Deferred to the Town Solicitor and the Director of Public Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse By-law Number 3143/89 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1261, Pickering. By-law Number 3144/89 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1261, Pi ckeri ng. By-law Number 3145/89 Being a by-law to assume Aspen Road, Millbank Road and Pebble Court, Plan 40M-1261, Pickering, for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of the Town. Deferred to the Town Solicitor and the Director of Public Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse By-law Number 3146/89 8 Being a by-law to assume Aspen Road, Cricket Lane and Stonepath Circle, Plan M-1220, Pickering, for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of the Town. Deferred to the Town Solicitor and the Director of Public Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse By-law Number 3147/89 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan M-1220, Pickering. Deferred to the Town Sol i ci tor and the Di rector of Publ i c Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse By-law Number 3148/89 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan M-1220, Pi ckeri ng. Deferred to the Town Sol i ci tor and the Di rector of Publ i c Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse 8 By-law Number 3149/89 Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 1360/81, respecti ng Lots 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 15 to 19 and Blocks 22 to 26, Plan M-1220, Pickering. Deferred to the Town Solicitor and the Director of Public Works for a report on the status of the Amberlea watercourse 10/89 70 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3150/89 8 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of part of Block G, Plan M-1162, Pickering, from The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to Erin Amelia Investments Ltd. (Parts 1 and 3, Plan 40R-11728). By-law Number 3151/89 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 27-30 and 33-36, Plan 40M-1535, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 3152/89 Bei ng a by-l aw to amend By-l aw Number 2972/88 to appoi nt t,1i tch Griffiths to the Pickering Hydro-Electric Power Commission. Recorded Vote Yes: Councillors Johnson, Mitchell, Morgan, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillors Brenner and Dickerson THIRD READING 8 Counci 11 or Mi tchell, seconded by Counci 11 or Johnson moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 3132/89, 3133/89, 3134/89, 3135/89, 3136/89, 3137/89, 3138/89, 3143/89, 3144/89, 3150/89, 3151/89 and 3152/89 be adopted and the said By-laws be now read a Third Time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Johnson stated he is sending a letter to the Prime Minister objecting to the possible route closure of the Toronto/Havelock VIA service. 2. Counci 11 or Brenner submi tted el even 1 etters from resi dents supporti ng an outdoor skati ng ri nk at the new Civic Centre. 3. Councillor Brenner stated that students from Gandetsetiagon Public School are sending a letter to the Regional Chairman opposing the Pl landfill site. 4. Councillor Brenner introduced the following Notice of Motion to be dealt with on June 5, 1989: Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 8 Whereas vari ous studi es are predi cti ng a substanti a 1 increase in the number of seni or ci ti zens who wi 11 reside in Canadian communities to a rate of approximately twenty percent of the total popul ati on by the year 2001; (V) 10/89 71 OTHER BUSINESS - continued 8 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 9. 10. 11. 12. 8 13. It is therefore recommended bny this Council that in an effort to address the soci a 1, recrea ti ona 1, health care and housing needs of this group of individuals, that staff from the Department of Parks and Recreation be di rected to consul t wi th the ~1i ni stry of Seni ors Affairs, the Social Development Council of Ajax/Pickering, local Seniors Groups and any other interested bodies in order to develop a holistic approach to present and future senior citizen needs in the Town of Pickering; and that Resolution #32/87 be rescinded. Counci 11 or Di ckerson stated that a report from Metro Works indicates that there is no gas seepage at 1 andfi 11 sites. Councillor Dickerson stated that the reconstruction of Tatra Drive will begin this week. Councillor Van Kempen stated he received a letter of undertak i ng from the Landford Group wi th respect to their commitments to homeowners. Councillor Van Kempen introduced the following Notice of Motion to be dealt with on June 5,1989. r1oved by Counci 11 or Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Morgan That a "communications budget" be established for each Member of Council for a fair control of expenses incurred; and that this budget include the costs of private telephones, cellular telephones, pagers and newsletters; and that the amount of $ each Member of Council. annually be set for Councillor Mitchell commended the Mayor on the conduct of the public meeting regarding the proposed Pl landfill site. Counci 11 or t40rgan thanked resi dents for thei r support at the public meeting regarding the proposed Pl landfill site. Councillor Morgan stated that PACT will hold a fundraising event at the Herongate Theatre on June 11, 1 989. Mayor Arthurs stated that a grant in the amount of $228,333 was received for the seniors facility at the East Shore Community Centre. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: (a) The Town Manager informed Council of Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 129. the 10/89 72 (V) OTHER BUSINESS - continued Resolution #87/89 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mitchell 8 MEMORANDUM OF SETTLEMENT WITH CUPE LOCAL 129 FILE NUMBER - A4000 That the Memorandum of Settlement between the Town of Pi ckeri ng and Local 129 dated May 11, 1989 and summari zed in the Report of the Town Manager dated May 12,1988 be adopted. CARRIED (b) Members of Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Committee Room on Tuesday, May 23, 1989 to discuss the Altona Forest Study. (c) There was discussion Pickering Driving Range. with respect to the See Resolution #81/89 Councillor Van Kempen declared an interest as he is the insurance agent for the Pi ckeri ng Dri vi ng Range and left the room. 8 (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3153/89 Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 15th day of May, 1989 and that the same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:30 p.m. -- Dated June 5th 1989 M~4N. ~ ~ APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING The Executi ve Commi ttee of the Town of Pi ckeri ng havi ng met on May, 8,1989, presents its ninth report to Council and recommends: 1. GRANT REQUEST FROM ERSKINE CEMETERY FILE NUMBER - C 2163 8 That the request for a Capital Grant in the amount of $39,500 to the Trustees of the Dunbarton Congregati on of the United Church of Canada for the expansion of the Erskine Cemetery be refused. 2. REZONING APPLICATION A 63/88 SUBMITTED BY EMIX LTD. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD WEST OF DIXIE ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 63/88 That Zoning By-la\' Amendment Application A 63/88 submitted by Mr. V. Li nd on behalf of Emi x L td., to amend Zoni ng By-law 3036 to rezone Part of Lot 25, Concession 1, Town of Pickering to an appropriate zoning to permit various speci al purpose commerci al uses in addition to currently permitted storage and light manufacturing uses be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to forwarding an by-law to Council the owner: implementing zoning (a) enter into an appropri ate si te/devel opment agreement with and to the sati sfacti on of the Town of Pickering which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following requirements: 8 (i) submission and approval of a site plan; (i i) in accordance wi th Counci 1 po 1 icy, the provision of full municipal improvements across the frontage of the subject property (curbs, sidewalks, landscaped boul evards, street 1 i ghti ng and storm drainage) adjacent to Highway No.2 (Kingston Road) and Dixie Road to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; (b) submit a tree inventory i denti fyi ng by survey the location of all existing Austrian pine trees on the site; (c) satisfy the Director of Planning respecting the exact number of parking spaces available on site. 2. That the implementing zoning by-law: 8 (a) implement the 2.6 metre by 5.3 metre parking stall size; (b) establ ish a mi nimum number of parki ng spaces based upon an approved site plan; 2. 8 8 3. 4. 8 9/89 2 (c) establish a minimum gross leasable floor area requirement per unit, of 278 square metres for all special purpose commercial uses other than business and professional offices or a restaurant - type B; establ ish a maximum gross 1 easabl e floor area requirement of 350 square metres for a restaurant - type B use and establish a maximum of one restaurant - type B.; (d) (e) establish a minimum gross leasable floor area requirement for any warehousing component; (f) establ ish a maximum gross 1 easabl e floor area requirement for all proposed commercial recreational establishments. (g) establish a maximum gross leasable floor area for all buildings on the site based on the area of the existing building (approximately 8,103 square metres [87,225 square feet]); (h) permit the following uses in addition to currently permitted storage and light manufacturi ng uses (i f found to be appropri ate through the site plan approval process): business and professional offices retail warehouse outlet home improvement centre furniture or major appliance outlet carpet sales outlet special purpose commercial retail restaurant - type B commercial recreational establishment (private recreational club) REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT/EXEMPTION TO BROCK INDUSTRIAL AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTED BY JOHN H. SAMPLE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SQUIRES BEACH ROAD AND MCKAY ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2220 That Town Council adopt Amendment No.9 to the Brock Industrial Area Development Plan as set out in Appendix No. 1 to Planning Report No. 24/89; and that this Amendment be forwarded to the Region of Durham for information. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT/EXEMPTION TO BROCK INDUSTRIAL AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTED BY JOHN H. SAMPLE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SQUIRES BEACH ROAD AND MCKAY ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2220 That Council authorize the lifting of the 0.3 metre reserve across the vehicular entrance to McKay Road shown on drawing Al - Site Plan prepared by The Kelman Partnership Architects dated May 1988, last revision date December 19, 1988. 5. 8 6. 7. 8 8. 9. 10. 8 9/89 3 PROPOSED PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT ON WETLANDS FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Council receive Town Planning Report No. 22/89 and forward it to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario as the Town1s comments on the proposed Provincial Policy Statement on Wetlands. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT 1937 ROSEBANK ROAD FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That authorization be given to G.M. Sernas and Associates to arrange for the i nsta 11 ati on of urban road improvements at 1937 Rosebank Road in conjunction with the adjacent Highview Estates Subdivision by Cougs Investments Ltd. 1989 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT REPORT FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the 1989 Equalized Assessment Report for the Region of Durham be accepted. TENDER T-11-89 MAINTENANCE OF BOULEVARDS AND WALKWAYS FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender Number T -11-89 submi tted by John Laskey Contracti ng in the amount of $109,500.00 for a three year term (1989 to 1991 inclusive) for maintenance of boulevards and walkways within the Town of Pickering be approved. TENDER T-10-89 BACKHOE LOADER FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender T-10-89 submitted by Case Power and Equipment for the supply and delivery of a backhoe loader in the amount of $51,627.24 be approved. TENDER T-7-89 ARTICULATING TRACTOR FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender T-7-89 submitted by Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. for the supply and del i very of a four wheel dri ve articulating tractor in the amount of $54,238.23 be approved. 11. 8 12. 13. 8 14. 15. 8 9/89 4 NOXIOUS WEEDS FILE NUMBER - A 2260 That the Counci 1 of the Town of Pi ckeri ng authori zes the publication of a Public Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the provi si on of the Weed Control Act of the Province of Ontario and directs the Regional Weed Inspectors to cause noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper; and that the expenses incurred by the sai d Weed Inspector sin the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of the Town of Pickering against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL FILE NUMBER - C 2310 That the accounts in the amount of $7,179,290.46 for the period ending April 30, 1989 as submitted by the Town Manager, be approved. DISCONTINUE DEMOLITION AGREEMENTS WITH OWNERS OF SINGLE LOTS FILE NUMBER - 0 3310 Whereas, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has received certain advice from its Town Sol i citor respecti ng the advi sabi 1 i ty of the conti nuati on of the Demolition Agreement program; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs that The Corporation of the Town of Pi ckeri ng wi 11 no longer enter into Agreements with property owners, the effect of which is to permit more than one dwelling to co-exist on a single lot in contravention of the applicable restricted area zoning by-law. PERSONNEL MATTER FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That the report of the Town Manager dated Apri 1 26, 1989 with respect to the data centre be approved. PROPERTY MATTER FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 That the confidential report dated Hay 5,1989 from Mr. Thomas R. Lederer respecting the Greater Toronto Area Cha i rmen . s Proposal for a Long-Term Program for the Management of Solid Waste and the Region of Durham1s Long-Term and Short-Term Strategi c Pl ans for Sol i d Waste Management be recei ved and the recommendati ons contai ned therein be adopted; and 15. - 16. 8 8 9/89 6 That Mr. Lederer be specifically instructed to appear on the Town's behalf before the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham on May 17, 1989, to present to that Council the Town1s opposition, and the basis for it, to the proposed G.T.A. process; to the establishment, use or expansion of existing or future landfill sites in Pickering; and to the designation, approval or use of any proposed 1 andfi 11 site in Pi ckeri ng wi thout a full environmental assessment and public hearing under the Environmental Assessment Act; and Tha t Mr. Peter Walker, of the fi rm of Walker, Wri ght and Associates, be retained by the Town as its co-ordinating consultant for the purposes set out in Recommendation 3 of the report referred to in paragraph 1, above, subject to the receipt and approval of the Town to a proposal from Mr. Walker. APPEAL LAND DIVISION DECISION LD 234/89 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That the Di rector of Pl anni ng be di rected to proceed wi th an appeal to the decision of the Land Division with respect to Application LD 234/89 submitted by Trilea Holdings Inc.