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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 24, 1983 3/83 - 8 - COUNCIL MEETING A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, January 24,1983 at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor J. Anderson COUNCILLORS: Arthurs Cahill Mitchell Robertson Stoner ALSO PRESENT: N. C. Marshall - Town Manager B. Taylor - Town Clerk ABSENT: Councillor Kitchen - (personal business) (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 10, 1983 Special Meeting of January 17, 1983 (II) 1. DELEGATIONS Mr. Hartwin Lang addressed Council and stated that two years ago he was allowed to sever his property at the north end of Eastbank Road. At that time, he paid the Town $15,000 for services and paid $8,000 for a reserve and when this land severance was not approved, the Town refunded his money without interest. He has again applied for a land severance and one of the conditions of approval is that he acquire access onto Eastbank Road. Mr. Lang asked why his neighbour to the north is allowed access to his property and he is not. He offered his neighbour to the south $10,000 for some land to expand the cul-de-sac but this offer was refused. Council re6uested a retort on the history of this and t e previous and severance. 3/83 - 9 - (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #5/83 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 17, 1983, be adopted. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Item #1 Yes: Councillors Cahill, Mitchell, Robertson and Mayor Anderson No: Councillors Arthurs and Stoner Absent: Councillor Kitchen Resolution #6/83 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Robertson That Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-82040 submitted by Bram- alea Limited on lands being Part Lot 29, Concession 1, be APPROVED AS REVISED to permit the development of 15 blocks for a minimum of 170 single-detached residential dwelling units and one walkway block, subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Changes in 'red' as shown on the plan stamped approved this date. 2. That the owner make satisfactory arrangements with the Town regarding the required parkland dedication. 3. That the owner enter into a satisfactory subdi- vision agreement with the Town. 4. That the owner make satisfactory arrangements with the Town and Region regarding: ä) the provision of all services b) 5. the allocation of sewage treatment capacity and water capacity for the development. That the owner agree to dedicate to the Town and other proper authorities: a) all road allowances with proper corner round- ings and sight triangles Block 16 for Walkway purposes. b) c) any other easements as required. 3/83 - 10 - Resolution #6/83 - cont'd ,"--' ,-- .- -.- - . ..-. .-- 6. That the owner make satisfactory arrangements with the appropriate authorities regarding the provision of underground wiring, street lighting, cable television and other similar services. 7 . That the streets within the Draft Plan be named to the satisfaction of the Town. 9. That the owner submit for approval by the Town, site plans and streetscape elevations showing the location and relationship of all buildings prior to the issuance of any building permit. That prior to final registration of this plan, the owner: 8. a) satisfy the requirements of both the Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conservation Auth- ority and the Ministry of Natural Resources b) submit a Draft M-Plan to be approved by the Town Planning Department c) submit a detailed tree preservation programme to the satisfaction of the Town and agree that no trees be removed until such time as this programme has been approved by the Town except as authorized by the Director of Planning. 10. That the purchasers of the homes within the devel- opment be advised with (within) the agreement of purchase and sale that the students from the subject development may have to be transported to existing schools, although a site in the area has been reserved for a school, a new school may not be built for several years and it will be only when the number of students from a geo- graphic attendance area warrants the new accommo- dation~ - 11. That Blocks 1-15 (inclusive) be developed for a minimum of 170 single-detached residential dwellings on lots having a minimum frontage of 11 metres. 12. That prior to the registration of this Plan the owner satisfy the Town of Pickering that appropri- ate access to a public road has been provided. CARRIED 3/83 - 11 - Resolution #7/83 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Stoner That By-law Amendment Application A48/82 submitted by Brama- lea Limited on lands being Part Lot 29, Concession 1, to rezone the subject lands from 'A' - Rural Agricultural to an appropriate zoning to implement Draft Plan of Sub- division 18T-82040 as revised be APPROVED. CARRIED Resolution #8/83 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That Councillors Arthurs, Cahill and Robertson be appointed to sit on the Court of Revision. CARRIED Resolution #9/83 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seconded by Councillor Robertson That the projects outlined in the report of the Town Clerk dated January 21, 1983, with respect to the Canada/Ontario Employment Development Program, be approved; and that application be made to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval of the projects and for a supplementary allocation of approximately $113,275.00 pursuant to the Program. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS ,. .,. ." -.." ~ouncillor Stoner, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce By-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 1607/83 To authorize the execution of a transfer conveying Block C, Plan M-20, Pickering to the Regional Municipality of Durham (reserve, West Shore Boulevard/Bayly Street) 3/83 - 12 - By-law Number 1613/83 To amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to fix install- ment dates respecting the collection of taxes. By-law Number 1614/83 To establish a penalty for non-payment of current taxes. By-law Number 1615/83 To provide for interest to be added to tax arrears. By-law Number 1616/83 To amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to adopt the 1983 estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering, and to provide for the levying of the rates resulting therefrom and to levy the rates necessary to cover the estimated 1983 levy from the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham. By-law Number 1617/83 Respecting remuneration for Members of Council THIRD READING Councillor Arthurs, seconded by Councillor Stoner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 1607/83, 1613/83, 1614/83, 1615/83, 1616/83 and 1617/83 be adopted, and that 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 By-laws read a first, second and third time and finally passed. Recorded Vote on By-law Number 1607/83: Yes: Councillors Arthurs, Mitchell, Robertson, Stoner and Mayor Anderson No: Councillor Cahill Absent: Councillor Kitchen - 13 - 3/83 (V) 1. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Arthurs requested staff to study the feasibility of establishing a school crossing in the Faylee Boulevard, Fieldlight Boulevard and Brands Court area. 2. Councillor Arthurs reported that Members of Council are invited to meet with the residents of the apartments in the Town Centre and representatives of the School Board to discuss bussing of children to school and the availability of schools for these children to attend. 3. Councillor Stoner reported that she met with representatives of the Village East Community, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Director of Public works and the M.T.C., is favourable to constructing a pedestrian island on Kingston Road near the intersection of Denmar Road and reducing the speed limit on Kingston Road to 60 kilometres per hour. Councillor Robertson reported that Mr. Gerry Fisher will be the Town's representative in the Snowarama to be held on January 30, 1983. 4. 5. Mayor Anderson reported that the Ontario Waste Management Committee will be holding a meeting in Oshawa on February 8, 1983. 6. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) Council heard a grievance pursuant to the union contract respecting Mr. William Towner. Resolution #10/83 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner That grievance #1/83 be denied. CARRIED b) Councillor Robertson asked who received a letter from the Bayshore Condominiums request- ing permission to construct a ramp for handi- capped persons at the east end of the building. Councillor Robertson further asked if there are any regulations of the Town that would prohibit or restrict the installation of a television disc at 1235 Radom Street. c) 3/83 - 14 - (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW '..,'--" .. " .... By-IawNu"!~~,r ".~~~~~{ ~ 3 Councillor Arthurs, seconded by Councillor Stoner moved forI êavètO'ftltroduce' "a By~law "of' -"thèTõwrr.-qr'l'l'ckerl ng to 'c'ófifTtrn"the 'þröcëedihgs "õfthé"CöUniciT"ö:f'the. 'corporation of the TOwn' Of Píckêrinig at its meeting'held on the January 24, 1983, and that 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 By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (VII) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:55 P.M.. Dated February 7th 1983 - -"-' ','-.. /' .. --- ~ -" , y :. ,8' , ( '-'" jr ~:...- 'J' ~ ~t-,., APPENDIX I TOWN O~ PICKERING The Executive Committee having met January 17, 1983 pre- sents its first rèIYort to the -cô\intil 'òf--tne Töwri of Picker- ing and recommends: 1. PROPOSED REASSESSMENT UNDER SECTION 63(3) OF THE ASSESSMENT ACT FILE NUMBER - A 2310.291 Whereas, the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1980, chap- ter 31, section 63(3), as amended, provides in part for the implementation of a process of assessment equalization where significant inequalities exist; and Whereas, it is apparent that such inequalities may exist in the existing assessments of prop- erties within the Town of Pickering; and Whereas, it is deemed advisable to request a study to determine if such inequalities act- ually exist and to demonstrate their magnitude prior to determining whether or not this Council should request the Minister of Revenue to im- plement the assessment equalization process referred to: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Town Clerk, on behalf of the Corpor- ation of the Town of Pickering is hereby authorized and directed to request the Minister of Revenue to prepare a study of the various classes of property, i,e. residential and farm and commercial and industrial, to determine if assessment inequalities exist and if so, to demon- strate their magnitude, and to present such study to this Council to enable it to determine whether or not to request the Minister of Revenue to implement the assessment equalization process provided in section 63(3) of The Assessment Act. 2. APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY J.D.S. INVESTMENTS LIMITED ON SHERIDAN MALL PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 14/82 . That By-law 1581/82 is in conformity with the Official Plan of the Region of Durham and in force at the time this by-law was passed, namely the 18th day of October 1982; and that no further official plan has been proposed by Council nor approved by the Ministry of Housing since the passing of the said By-law 1581/82 in which the said by-law would not be in conformity. - 2 - 3. APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY J.D.S. INVESTMENTS LIMITED ON SHERIDAN MALL PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 14/82 That the l~tter of objection to By-law 1581/82 received from Mr. W.R.Burton on behalf of Lexton Developments Limited dated December 3, 1982 be received; .. and that the objection be deemed invalid because By-law 1581/82 provides for development which will serve to implement the provisions of poli- cies of the Town Centre Community Plan which has been approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 4. APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY WILSON CENTURY THEATRES (GREAT KAROO ENTERPRISES INC.) ON THE WEST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 9/82 That By-law 1583/82 is in conformity with the Official Plan of the Region of Durham and in force at the time this by-law was passed, namely the 15th of November 1982; and that no further official plan has been proposed by Council nor approved by the Ministry of Housing since the passing of the said By-law 1583/82 in which the said by-law would not be in conformity. 5. APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY WILSON CENTURY THEATRES (GREAT KAROO ENTERPRISES INC.) ON THE WEST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 9/82 " l' That the letters of objection to By-law 1583/82 received from Mr. Joseph A. Skapura on behalf of Mallpaks Developments Ltd., Mr. W.R. Burton on behalf of Lexton Developments Limited.and Mr. Paul P. Ginou on behalf of Dominion Stores Limited be received; and that these objections be deemed invalid because By-law 1583/82 permits uses which comply with the policies and provisions of the Town Centre Community Plan and serve to implement the goals and objections envisaged for the Town Centre Community. . ~ " 6. 7. 8. 9. '- 3 - LOCAL IMPROVEMENT ON LANDS OWNED BY BRAMALEA LIMITED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROCK ROAD FILE NUMBER - E 5300 That the request of Bramalea Limited to proceed under the provisions of the Local Improvement Act on their property located in Range 3, Lot 19, be granted, subject to the agreement of the Region of Durham to participate in the project on a similar basis; and that the Director of Public Works be in- structed to arrange for the preparation of an engineer's report tò determine the exact cost and extent of the work. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BROCK ROAD AND HIGHWAY #401 FILE NUMBER - E 5300 That the Town Manager be authorized to proceed with discussions leading to the servicing of the commercial and industrial blocks on Cadil- lac-Fairview's lands covered by Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-78086 and the approximate 8 acres of industrial land owned by Equity Developments, under the provisions of the Local Improvement Act, subject to the agreement of the Region of Durham and Pickering Hydro to participate in the project on a similar basis. "MENTAL HEALTH WEEK" FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Anderson be authorized to proclaim the week of May 1st to 7th, 1983 as "Mental Health Week" in the Town of Pickering. PRINTING AND REPRODUCTION SERVICES FILE NUMBER - A 3300 That the printing and reproduction services , presently offered to Pickering-based non-profit community associations be restricted to one page only, not tp exceed 2,500 copies per annum. - 4 - 10. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL FILE NUMBER - C 2310 That the accounts in the amount of $528,355.81 for the period ending December 31, 1982, as submitted by the Town Manager be approved. 11. ATTENDANCE OF MAYOR ANDERSON AND COUNCILLOR MITCHELL AT "THE NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD" FORUM FILE NUMBER- A 2110 That Mayor Anderson and Councillor Mitchell be authorized to attend "The New Neighbourhood" forum to be held at the Royal York Hotel on January 30 to February 3, 1983". . . 12. APPOINTMENTS TO P.A.R.U. FILE NUMBER - F 2430 That Councillors Robertson and Stoner be appoint- ed to the joint committee with the Town of Ajax to review the operations of the Pickering! Ajax Rescue Unit. 13. NAMING OF RECREATION COMPLEX FILE NUMBER - F 2100 That the recreation complex located in Part of Lot 20, in Concession 1 on the east side of Valley Farm Road be named the "Pickering Recreation Complex". . .. ".