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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09MAY12. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997 - 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E. Pistritto S. Senis - Chairman ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn - General Manager B. Taylor - Town Clerk N. Carroll - Director of Planning S. Reynolds - Director of Culture and Recreation D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services ABSENT: Councillor Ryan (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 28, 1997. (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Victoria Cabalero, 847 Antonio St. representing the Frenchman’s Bay Festival Committee addressed the Committee to support their request that the weekend of June 7th and 8th be proclaimed as Frenchman’s Bay Festival Weekend. She thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and advised of the many activities taking place on that weekend. 2. The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the Claremont Community Centre: a) Currie Storey, representing the Claremont & District Community Assoc. extended a sincere thank you for the new Claremont Community Centre which will house the library, firehall, seniors centre and activity rooms for both youth and children. The Official Opening Ceremonies will be held on June 21st and he invited all Council to attend. 37 b) Carl Young, representing the Claremont Lions Club advised of the many appliances purchased by the Lions Club for this facility. A very successful first event was held in the new Community Centre on Saturday evening. He expressed a special thank you to Mayor Arthurs, Regional Councillor Johnson and Local Councillor Pistritto along with staff for their support of this facility. 3. Representatives of Boy Scouts Canada were presented with a donation from the Town of Pickering, by Councillor Maurice Brenner, in support of Camp Samac. (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 014-96/D ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION LOTS 24 TO 35, CONCESSIONS 2, 3, 4, 5 (PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBLY) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Report 13/97, it is recommended that Council recommend to the Region of Durham. that Application OPA 014/96/D to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan be APPROVED on condition that the Ontario Realty Corporation agrees to make appropriate arrangements. Approved See Recommendation #1 Avril McDonald, 960 Conc. 3 expressed her displeasure with the Region wanting to add 70 acres to her property. She asked that consideration be given to those individuals who can only afford to purchase the property they currently reside on. Howard Burkholder, 6821 Elgin Mills, Gormley stated his concern with the outlined lotting pattern. He requested that some small properties not be amalgamated with larger ones, allowing people to purchase smaller acreage. 2. EAST DUFFINS AREA - CONSULTANT’S PHASE I FINAL REPORT AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Report 12/97, it is recommended that the “Phase I Final Report - East Duffins Area”, prepared by Templeton-Lepek Limited, dated May, 1997, be endorsed and adopt the “Proposed Modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan”. Approved See Recommendation #2 Councillor Pistritto declared an interest as his mother owns property in the study area Mr. Gary Templeton of Templeton-Lepek Limited made a presentation to Committee of the East Duffins Study which was undertaken by his consulting firm. Gregory Vogt, 2200 Lakeshore, Ste. 400, Vice-President of Eastern Power and Super Blue Box advised that his company have offered to recycle 100% of Pickering waste. He stated that they are unable to comment on the study as they only received it that day. No meetings have taken place with staff or the consultant. He requested that the report be deferred to allow their consultant to confer with the Town consultant and submit comments. 38 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/96 TOWN INITIATED ZONING REVIEW: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DEFINITIONS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 -A 26/96 In Planning Recommendation Report 9/97, it is recommended that staff be authorized to prepare amendments to Zoning By-laws 3036, 2511, 2520 and 3037, including any necessary newspaper advertisements, to add a professional office definition and use in the Commercial and Industrial “C1”. “C2”, “M1”, “M2” and “M2S” zones of these by-laws. Approved See Recommendation #3 4. ATLANTIC PACKAGING PRODUCTS LIMITED SOIL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM REQUEST TO EXPAND PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Report 11/97, it is recommended that a resolution supporting the request of Mr. Glen Pearce, P.Eng. of Envirosearch Limited, on behalf of Atlantic Packaging Products Limited, and Courtice Auto Wreckers Limited, to expand the ‘Soil Enrichment Program’ to farms within the Town be adopted and forwarded to Mr. David Beach-Manager-Ministry of Environment and Energy, York Durham District-Central Region. Approved See Recommendation #4 5. ROBERT A. MILLER AND FOUNDERS DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE FILE NUMBER - F 2200 In the Director of Culture and Recreation’s Report CR 01/97, it is recommended that the Administration Building of the Pickering Museum Village be named the Robert A Miller and Founders Building. Approved See Recommendation #5 6. ESTABLISHING A “PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION” FILE NUMBER - F 2200 In the Director of Culture and Recreation’s Report CR 02/97, it is recommended that the establishment of a “Charitable Foundation” to provide ongoing financial support to the Pickering Museum Village, be supported. Approved See Recommendation #6 39 7. TOWN OF PICKERING PROPOSED EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - A 4000 In the Director of Culture and Recreation’s Report CR 03/97, it is recommended that staff be authorized to implement the Town of Pickering Employee Wellness Program. Approved See Recommendation #7 8. 1998 ITF ONTARIO TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS In the Director of Culture and Recreation’s Report CR 04/97, it is recommended that the Town of Pickering be the host site for the 1998 International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Ontario Taekwon-Do Championships. Approved See Recommendation #8 9. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 8 PARTS 1 TO 26, PLAN 40R-17520 FILE NUMBER - D 3310 In Legal Services Report L 79/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement respecting the development of part of Lot 20, Concession 8, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 10. DISPOSAL OF LANDS LOT 39, PLAN 270 - PARK CRESCENT FILE NUMBER - D 3360 In Legal Services Report L 52/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to declare the lands described as Lot 39, Plan 270, surplus to the Corporation and authorizing the Town Solicitor to make the necessary arrangements to obtain an appraisal of the subject lands and to prepare the necessary newspaper notices prior to forwarding a Report to Council, all in accordance with By-law 4592/95, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 11. SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE J.D.S. INVESTMENTS LIMITED PLAN 40M-1365 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 53/97, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume Town roads, services, amend By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) and By-law 2359/87 (Parking) and the execution of a Release of the Subdivision Agreement in Plan 40M-1365 and to recognize the completion of the project, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-laws forwarded to Council 40 12. SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE GRAND OAK HOMES (EASTERN DIVISION) INC. PLAN 40M-1509 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 54/97, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume Town roads, services, repeal Part Lot Control By-law 2811/88, amend By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement and By-law 2359/87 (Parking) and the execution of a Release of the Subdivision Agreement in Plan 40M-1509 and to recognize the completion of the project, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-laws forwarded to Council 13. SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE SILWELL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED AND BERMA ESTATES LIMITED PLAN 40M-1498 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 59/97, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume Town roads, services, amend By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) and By-law 2359/87 (Parking) and the execution of a Release of the Subdivision Agreement in Plan 40M-1498 and to recognize the completion of the project, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-laws forwarded to Council 14. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T-87043 RONDEV HOMES LIMITED PART OF LOT 24, PLAN 329 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 73/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Rondev Homes Ltd.. respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-87043, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 15. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T-95033 KELECK INVESTMENTS (PICKERING) INC. PART LOTS 90, 91 AND 92, PLAN 1051 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 77/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Keleck Investments (Pickering) Inc., respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-95033, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 41 16. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T-95038 ERCOLE RAPONI, IN TRUST PART LOTS 11 AND 12, PLAN 282 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 28/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Ercole Raponi, In Trust respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-95038, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 17. CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT - 18CDM-95006(PHASE 1) EASTVILLE HOLDINGS LIMITED FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 76/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between the Town and Eastville Holdings Limited, respecting the development of Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-95006, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 18. CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT - 18CDM-96001(PHASE 2) EASTVILLE HOLDINGS LIMITED FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 78/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between the Town and Eastville Holdings Limited, respecting the development of Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-96001 (Phase 2), be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 19. RELEASE OF SITE PLAN AGREEMENT SLIMLINE PIPE INC. LOTS 8,9,11,12,14,15,17 AND 18, PLAN M-1040 FILE NUMBER - D 3310 In Legal Services Report L 75/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law authorize the execution of a Release by the Town of a Site Plan Agreement dated April 22, 1987, between Slimline Pipe Inc., respecting Lots 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 and 18, Plan M-1040, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 20. TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES FILE NUMBER - E 4000 In Legal Services Report L 71/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 to provide for the temporary closings of a portion of Parkham Crescent, Moretta Avenue, Alderwood Place, Hanworth Court and Breda Avenue from July 1, 1997 to September 15, 1997; Franklin Street from June 1, 1997 to July 31, 1997 and Glendale Drive from June 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 42 21. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH FILE NUMBER - F 2300 In Clerk’s Report CL 15/97, it is recommended that the implementation of the Glendale Area Neighbourhood Watch be endorsed. Approved See Recommendation #9 22. WILLING HOST COMMUNITY FOR A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FILE NUMBER - A 2310.31 In Clerk’s Report CL 18/97, it is recommended that the letter from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services dated April 23, 1997 searching for a host community to locate a new correctional facility be received. Approved See Recommendation #10 23. PROCUREMENT POLICY RESPECTING REVIEW OF TENDERS AND CONTRACTS FILE NUMBER - C 4300 In Clerk’s Report CL 14/97, it is recommended that the Guidelines for sourcing, reviewing and evaluating consulting and professional services as set out in Clerk’s Report CL 14/97 be adopted. Approved See Recommendation #11 24. APPOINTMENT OF A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AT 1305 PICKERING PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - A 1900 In Clerk’s Report CL 16/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 1305 Pickering Parkway, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 25. “CHILD FIND’S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH” - MONTH OF MAY “NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY” - MAY 25, 1997 “CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK” - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997 “LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH” - JUNE, 1997 “FRENCHMAN’S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND” - JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make various proclamations. Approved See Recommendation #12 43 26. TOWN WORKS CENTRE FILE NUMBER - In the Manager of Transportation’s Report TR #1/97, it is recommended that Totten Sims Hubicki be retained as consulting architect and engineers for the purpose of providing construction drawings and field review for the addition and alternations to the Works Centre. Approved See Recommendation #13 (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Johnson advised that he was elected Chair of the Elected Officials at the Ontario Traffic Conference. 2. Councillor Johnson advised that the Osteoporosis Walk was a great success, raising $7,000. 3. Councillor Johnson congratulated the Lions Club on their participation with the new Claremont Community Centre and Evelyn Carruthers who won the trip to Hawaii. 4. Councillor Dickerson thanked the 3rd Bay Ridges Cubs along with the St. Martins Seniors for their participation in cleaning up M.T.R.C.A. lands. 5. Councillor Dickerson stated that the Raise the Flag event on Saturday was a great success. 6. Mayor Arthurs requested the name of the Ministry employee who commented on the new correctional facility in Pickering. 7. Councillor Johnson and Councillor Pistritto introduced and discussed a Notice of Motion concerning the flooding in southern Manitoba. Approved See Recommendation #14 8. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The General Manager advised that Mr. Pazner has been advised that his services are no longer required and he was requested to submit his final invoice. b) The General Manager distributed correspondence from Ontario Hydro concerning current issues. c) The General Manager advised that he had received a request from the Frenchman’s Bay Festival Committee to advertise on the Town’s Community Page of the News Advertiser. d) The Director of Planning advised that a Garden Centre had been established at the Dominion Save-a-Centre without a zoning amendment application being submitted. e) Councillor Dickerson questioned the Director of Planning on the activity taking place at the Pioneer Gas Station at Brock and Bayly Streets. f) Councillor Senis requested that it be made very clear that the sign by-law would be enforced for everyone with no exceptions. 44 (IV) OTHER BUSINESS g) Mayor Arthurs requested that action be taken concerning the sign on Hwy. 2 at Fairport Road which has been down for weeks. h) Mayor Arthurs advised that the green ribbons which will be distributed to each Council Member are to be worn for Child Find. i) Councillor Johnson questioned if a report would be coming forward concerning the Infrastructure Program. j) Councillor Dickerson requested that a meeting be held by Council to discuss the Youth Park. He questioned the resolutions or authorizations by Council with regards to the Landscape Architect. k) Councillor Pistritto questioned if charges have be laid against the flower vendors. The Clerk advised that fourteen charges had been laid on May 11th. (V) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. DATED __________________________ CLERK _________________________ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 12, 1997, presents its eighth report to Council and recommends: 1. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 014-96/D ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION LOTS 24 TO 35, CONCESSIONS 2, 3, 4, 5 (PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBLY) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham that Application OPA 014/96/D to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan be APPROVED on the condition that the Ontario Realty Corporation agrees to make appropriate arrangements to ensure that: a) the West Duffin and Petticoat Creek valley corridors, as well as the wetland complex north of Taunton Road, and west of Altona Road remain in public ownership; b) the valley corridors of the headwater tributaries to Petticoat Creek and adjacent woodlots be protected through means of Conservation Easements; c) land severance applications are consistent with the intent of a conceptual lotting pattern that may be endorsed by Pickering Town Council; and d) protection be provided for the proposed roads which have been identified by the Town, through the area including the Altona Road by-pass of Whitevale and the connection from the Third Concession Road in the east through to Whites Road. 2. That Town Council endorse the Conceptual Lotting Pattern included as Appendix I to Planning Report 13/97, to be used as general guidance for the submission and review of land severance applications associated with the disposal of Provincially owned lands within the Provincial Agricultural Assembly. 2. EAST DUFFINS AREA - CONSULTANT’S PHASE I FINAL REPORT AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1. THAT Town Council endorse the “Phase I Final Report - East Duffins Area”, prepared by Templeton-Lepek Limited, dated May, 1997, as the basis for modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan; and 2. THAT Town Council adopts the “Proposed Modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan” as set out in Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 12/97 and requests the Region of Durham to modify the new Pickering Official Plan accordingly; and 3. THAT Town Council request the Region of Durham to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to enable the above-referenced modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan. 2 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/96 TOWN INITIATED ZONING REVIEW: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DEFINITIONS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 -A 26/96 That Council authorize staff to prepare amendments to Zoning By-laws 3036, 2511, 2520 and 3037, including any necessary newspaper advertisements, to add a professional office definition and use in the Commercial and Industrial “C1”, “C2”, “M1”, “M2” and “M2S” zones of these by-laws. 4. ATLANTIC PACKAGING PRODUCTS LIMITED SOIL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM REQUEST TO EXPAND PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - B 2310 THAT Council adopt the following resolution and forward it to Mr. David Beach- Manager-Ministry of Environment and Energy, York Durham District-Central Region: “That the Corporation of the Town of Pickering supports the request of Mr. Glen Pearce, P.Eng. of Envirosearch Limited, on behalf of Atlantic Packaging Products Limited, and Courtice Auto Wreckers Limited, to expand the ‘Soil Enrichment Program’ to farms within the Town of Pickering, as set out in the letter from Mr. Pearce to the Town dated March 12, 1997.” 5. ROBERT A. MILLER AND FOUNDERS DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE FILE NUMBER - F 2200 That the Administration Building of the Pickering Museum Village be named the Robert A Miller and Founders Building. 6. ESTABLISHING A “PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION” FILE NUMBER - F 2200 That the establishment of a “Charitable Foundation” to provide ongoing financial support to the Pickering Museum Village, be supported. 7. TOWN OF PICKERING PROPOSED EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That Town Council receive the Employee Wellness Program Report and authorize staff to implement the proposed Town of Pickering Employee Wellness Program. 8. 1998 ITF ONTARIO TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS That the Town of Pickering be the host site for the 1998 International Taekwon- Do Federation (ITF) Ontario Taekwon-Do Championships. 3 9. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH FILE NUMBER - F 2300 That the implementation of the Glendale Area Neighbourhood Watch be endorsed. 10. WILLING HOST COMMUNITY FOR A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FILE NUMBER - A 2310.31 That the letter from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services dated April 23, 1997 searching for a host community to locate a new correctional facility be received; and a) That the Town of Pickering is not willing to become a willing host community for the proposed correctional facility. 11. PROCUREMENT POLICY RESPECTING REVIEW OF TENDERS AND CONTRACTS FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That the Guidelines for sourcing, reviewing and evaluating consulting and professional services as set out in Clerk’s Report CL 14/97 be adopted. 12. “CHILD FIND’S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH” - MONTH OF MAY “NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY” - MAY 25, 1997 “CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK” - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997 “LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH” - JUNE, 1997 “FRENCHMAN’S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND” - JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: “CHILD FIND’S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH” - MONTH OF MAY “NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY” - MAY 25, 1997 “CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK” - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997 “LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH” - JUNE, 1997 “FRENCHMAN’S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND” - JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997 13. TOWN WORKS CENTRE ADDITION AND ALTERATIONS FILE NUMBER - F 4100 1. That Council authorize that Totten Sims Hubicki be retained as consulting architect and engineers for the purpose of providing construction drawings and field review for the addition and alterations to the Works Centre as described in this Report; and 2. That Council authorize the reallocation of approved 1997 Conventional Transportation capital funds totaling approximately $30,000.00 towards this aforementioned construction, in order to offset the shortfall in funding resulting from the final approved MTO subsidy for this project. 4 14. FLOODING OF RED RIVER IN SOUTHERN MANITOBA WHEREAS the people of southern Manitoba have been inundated with the threat of flooding in recent days; and WHEREAS daily news reports have broadcast disturbing images of the hardship and destruction to property; and WHEREAS all Canadians are concerned for the well-being of residents of southern Manitoba experiencing hardship due to the flooding of the Red River; and WHEREAS many residents of the Town of Pickering have expressed an interest in providing aid and comfort to the victims of the flooding in southern Manitoba; and WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has considerable resources to lend to the aid and relief effort; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Pickering Council direct the General Manager through his office to make available the resources of the Town wherever possible to aid in the relief effort through the use of fire halls, community centres, and the Pickering Municipal Building as drop-off depots for food and clothing, etc., and FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in the G.T.A.