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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02JAN26 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson - Chairman D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn - General Manager N. Carroll - Director of Planning D. Kearns - Coordinator of Council Services T. Melymuk - Deputy Director of Planning B. Taylor - Town Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 12, 1997 (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Daniel Patterson, representing Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team Inc. (OVERT), addressed the Committee explaining the function and structure of OVERT and requesting an operating grant. He advised that assistance will be requested from each municipality and the Region. Service clubs will also be approached for support. 6 (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-014/D ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBLY - TOWN OF PICKERING PICKERING’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON AGRICULTURAL EASEMENTS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Report 3/98, it is recommended that Council recommend to Regional Council that in considering Regional Official Plan Amendment 96-014/D, Regional Council at this time not impose a condition that requires the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) to place an Agricultural Easement on Provincial lands sold in the Agricultural Assembly and that the Region, Town and ORC enter into further discussions concerning the potential use of Agricultural Easements on Provincial lands. Referred to staff for consideration with the Rural Area Study 2. HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATIONAL REVISIONS TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN FILE NUMBER - B 3100 In Planning Report 2/98, it is recommended that “Informational Revision 2” to the Pickering Official Plan, containing various housekeeping and technical revisions to the explanatory text and maps for inclusion in Edition 1 of the Plan, as set out in Appendix No. 1, be adopted. Approved See Recommendation #1 3. MONITORING OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Report 1/98, it is recommended that Council receive Planning Report No. 1/98 respecting the monitoring of Site Plan Approvals. Approved See Recommendation #2 4. APPLICATION FROM WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB TO USE BRUCE HANSCOMBE PARK FOR THE PICKERING DRAGON BOAT RACE FILE NUMBER - F 3320 In the Director of Parks and Facilities Report, PF 001/98, it is recommended that the application from West Rouge Canoe Club to use Bruce Hanscombe Park on June 13th and 14th, 1998 for the Pickering Dragon Boat Race be approved. Approved See Recommendation #3 7 5. 1998 REPAYMENT LIMIT FOR DEBT AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FILE NUMBER - C 1000 In the Director of Financial Services Report TR 04/98, it is recommended that the letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs advising municipalities of the Debt Repayment Limit for Financial Obligations be received. Approved See Recommendation #4 6. CONFIRMATION OF FIDELITY INSURANCE FOR 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 1100 In the Director of Financial Services Report TR 05/98, it is recommended that this report regarding Fidelity Insurance for 1998 be received.. Approved See Recommendation #5 7. 1998 BUDGETS - STATUS REPORT FILE NUMBER - C2200 In the Director of Financial Services Report TR 03/98, it is recommended that the 1998 Budgets - Status Report be received for information. Approved See Recommendation #6 8. GRANT TO FRENCHMAN’S BAY FESTIVAL ‘98 FILE NUMBER - C 2440 In Clerk’s Report CL 4/98, it is recommended that a grant be made to the Frenchman’s Bay Festival ‘98 to offset expenses during its Festival to be held on June 13 and 14, 1998. Approved See Recommendation #7 9. APPOINTMENT OF A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 1865 GLENANNA ROAD FILE NUMBER - A 1900 In Clerk’s Report CL 2/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 1865 Glenanna Road, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 8 10. APPOINTMENT OF A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN PICKERING FILE NUMBER - A 1900 In Clerk’s Report CL 3/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 925 Bayly Street, 1210 and 1235 Radom Street, 1360 Glenanna Road, 1310 Fieldlight Boulevard, 1958 and 1975 Rosefield Road, 580 Eyer Drive, 1915 Denmar Road and 1400 The Esplanade, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 11.. “HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: “HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998 Approved See Recommendation #8 (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Pickles advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward concerning an advertisement being placed in the News Advertiser for applications for membership on the Heritage Pickering Committee (LACAC). 2. Councillor Holland advised and commented on the response received from Mr. Gilchrist concerning the Resolution passed by Council on January 19th, regarding downloading. 3. Councillor Ryan advised that correspondence has been received from the Waterfront 2001 Task Force concerning Stormwater Control and further information is forthcoming. 4. Councillor Brenner advised that notification has been received concerning upgrading at Rosebank Road and Kingston Road. He commented on the improvements scheduled for Rosebank Road North and requested that the community be addressed concerning this matter. 5. Councillor Brenner advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward concerning making it mandatory for each residential unit within Pickering to have Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors. He advised that a meeting was held with Lymbird Lumber and an agreement was reached that detectors would be available to the residents at a reduced rate. 6. Councillor Brenner advised that Notices of Motion would be coming forward concerning an Environmental Assessment and a request that the Atomic Energy Control Board also request an Environmental Assessment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. He also advised that the Town of Ajax will be considering our Motion for an Environmental Assessment. 9 7. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. The General Manager requested that Council meet with the Director of Parks and Facilities next week to discuss the status concerning two parks. b. The General Manager updated the Committee concerning the tractor trailer incident last week in Claremont. c. The General Manager advised Committee regarding an accident involving a Transit bus. d. Councillor Dickerson reviewed with Committee the construction costs on Bonita Ave. Approved See Recommendation #9 e. Councillor Johnson advised Committee of the initiative by the northern area churches to have a food bank and youth centre in the old school house in Brougham. (V) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. DATED________________________ CLERK_________________________ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 26, 1998, presents its second report to Council and recommends: 1. HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATIONAL REVISIONS TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN FILE NUMBER - B 3100 That “Informational Revision 2” to the Pickering Official Plan, containing various housekeeping and technical revisions to the explanatory text and maps for inclusion in Edition 1 of the Plan, as set out in Appendix No. 1, be adopted. 2. MONITORING OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Council receive Planning Report No. 1/98 respecting the monitoring of Site Plan Approval. 3. APPLICATION FROM WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB TO USE BRUCE HANSCOMBE PARK FOR THE PICKERING DRAGON BOAT RACE FILE NUMBER - F 3320 That the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to use the Bruce Hanscombe Park for the staging area for the Dragon Boat Race on June 13th and 14th, 1998 be approved. 4. 1998 REPAYMENT LIMIT FOR DEBT AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the Director of Financial Services Report TR 04/98, pertaining to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs advising municipalities of the Debt Repayment Limit for Financial Obligations, be received. 5. CONFIRMATION OF FIDELITY INSURANCE FOR 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 1100 That the Director of Financial Services Report TR 05/98, pertaining to the fidelity insurance coverage afforded the Town, be received. 6. 1998 BUDGETS - STATUS REPORT FILE NUMBER - C2200 (1) That Part A of 1998 of the Budget Status as set out in the Report of the Director of Financial Services TR 3/98 be received for information; and (2) that capital expenditures for computer hardware and software to be undertaken by the Information Systems Division, not exceeding $236,000 for the period January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998, be approved. 2 7. GRANT TO FRENCHMAN’S BAY FESTIVAL ‘98 FILE NUMBER - C 2440 That a grant in the amount of $1,000 be made to the Frenchman’s Bay Festival ‘98 to offset general expenses during its Festival to be held on June 13 and 14, 1998. 8. “HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: “HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998 9. URBANIZATION OF BONITA AVENUE FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That the memorandum of the Director of Public Works dated January 16, 1998 regarding the urbanization of Bonita Avenue be received; and That the Director of Public Works be authorized to undertake road works on Bonita Avenue from the east limit of Draft Plans 18T-95001 and 18T- 94022 to Appleview Road at a cost not to exceed $102,000.