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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 17, 1990 16/90 113 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeti ng of the Pi ckeri ng Town Counci 1 was held on Monday, September 17,1990 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: . Mayor W. Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Mitchell B. Morgan K. Van Kempen ALSO PRESENT: ( N.C. Marshall B. Taylor (0 - Town Manager - Town Clerk ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of Auqust 9, 1990. . (II ) 1. 2. 3. . DELEGATIONS Mr. Brian Hughes, representing the Dolphin Football C1 ub, submitted a bri ef to Counci 1 in support of the request for a grant of $1,500. Mr. Lloyd Thomas, representing the Whitevale and District Residents Association, stated that the Notice of Motion regarding the Pl Landfill Site will put a hold on the pending court case and put a doubt in the minds of the new government as to Pickering's commitment to opposing the P1 Landfill Site. Sara McDonald, representing the Pickering Carib Cultural Association, stated that there is a growing concern about the impact of race re1 ati ons in Durham. In 1986, she addressed Council to refute statements that there were no race relations problems and was subsequently invited to sit on the Mayors Task Force on Multiculturalism and Race Relations. She requested that the task force be resurrected as soon as possible and stated that parents are asking for help on race relations. 16/90 (II) 4. 114 DELEGATIONS - continued . Mr. Ingram Mackey, representing the Muslim Educational and Cult\,lral Association of Ontario, stated that he wa s shocked about the recent race prob 1 ems at Pickering Hfgh School. There are hundreds of Muslim children attending schools in Durham. There must not be any di scrimf nati on agai nst any student and Counci 1 must adopt measures to improve race relations in schools. 5. Brenda Birinyi stated that she sat on the Mayor's Task Force on Multiculturalism and Race Relations in 1987 but to her knowl edge, nothi ng ever came of thi s Task =orce. (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #125/90 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Mor~dn . WHEREAS none of the Subdivi s i on Agreements respecti ng Draft Pl ans 18T -84015 (Petrou/L i ouk ras ) ; 18T -84018, phase 1 (699504 Onta ri 0 L td. ) ; 18T -87059 (Forbes); 18T-87065 (740713 Ontario Ltd./740714 Ontario Ltd.); l8T-87071 (Boddy); 18T-880n (Cougs); and 18T-88100 (Cougs) have been registered within the time limited therefor in section 2 of each Agreement, thereby entitling the Town, on thirty days' notice, to declare each of them to be null and void and of no further effect; and . WHEREAS notice of the Town's intent to make such declaration was given July 4, 1990, effective July 6, 1990, in accordance with the notice provisions in section 3 of each Agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of each of them, the following Subdi vi si on Agreements are hereby decl ared to be null and voi d and of no further effect: Item Date of Agreement Draft Plan No. Other Parties to Agreement 1. October 17, 1988 18T -84015 Petrou/Li auk ras 2. June 18, 1990 l8T-84018, phase 1 699504 Ontario Ltd. 3. June 19. 1989 18T-87059 Forbes 4. June 26, 1989 18T -87065 740713/740714 Ontario Ltd. 5. November 28, 1988 18T -87071 Boddy 6. March 19, 1990 18T-880n Cougs 7. March 19, 1990 18T-88l00 Cougs . 16/90 115 Resolution #126/90 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Whereas the Town of Pickering is being subjected to a chronic situation of illegal roadside dumping, and . Whereas the collection of this illegal roadside garbage is anticipated to cost the taxpayers of the municipal ity a projected $75,000 to $100,000 during the 1991 tax year, and Whereas this situation and its projected cost is a direct result of Metropol itan Toronto's change in fees for vehicular traffic entering the Brock West Landfill Site, Now Therefore the Corporation of the Town of Pickering instructs its Sol icitor to serve notice upon the Municipal ity of Metropo 1 itan Toronto its intent to recover these costs and any other related expenditures which may be attributed to Metro's actions. Further, following this, that the Sol icitor for the Corporati on of the Town of Pickeri ng is hereby instructed to initiate proceedings against Metropolitan Toronto to recover said costs. Resolution #127/90 - See Appendix #1 . Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the report of the Executi ve Commi ttee Meeti ng of September 19, 1990 be adopted. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Item #4: Yes: Councillors Mitchell, Morgan, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner. Dickerson and Johnson No: Resolution #128/90 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Resolution 84/90, Item #3 which reads as follows: .. "That the Transportation Department conduct a test car/van pooling survey and study to ascertain the viabil ity of a car pooling service; and that an over-expenditure in the amount of $6,300 for the study be approved." be rescinded. LOST 16/90 116 Resolution '129/90 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Whereas Premier Elect Bob Rae and M.P.P. Elect Jim Wiseman have pledged their support to the people of Pickering; and . Whereas one of the major concerns expressed by the electorate of this municipality is the removal of provincially owned lands known as Pl in Whitevale as a proposed landfill site, and Whereas this council has committed its endeavours to this end; Now Therefore The Council of The Corporati on of the Town of Pickering hereby: 1. Congratulates the new Government Elect of Ontario (The New Democratic Party of Ontario) for its majority win, Requests that the new Government Elect take the necessary steps to ensure that the provi nci a lly owned lands in Whitevale known as Pl is withdrawn as a proposed landfill site, interim or otherwise. 2. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Counci 11 ors Brenner, Di ckerson, Johnson, Morgan, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Mitchell , . Resolution #130/90 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Whereas Premier Elect Bob Rae and M.P.P. Elect Jim Wiseman have pledged their support to the people of Pickering; and Whereas one of the major concerns expressed by the electorate of this municipality is the removal of provincially owned lands known as Pl in Whitevale as a proposed landfill site, and Whereas thi s council has commi tted its endeavours to t:1i send; Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs its Solicitor to withold at this time legal action and associated costs as related to the Town of Pi ckeri ngs I court proceedi ngs concerni ng the previ ous deci si on made by the former Government of Ontario to fast track the environmental process on the matter of the Pl site; . and that this resolution be forwarded to the Council of the City of Scarborough for its endorsement. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner and Dickerson Counci 11 ors Johnson, Mitchell, Morgan, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs 16/90 117 Resolution'131/90 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That a by-l aw be prepared to permit the use of the Teli nject Vario IV Pistol Tranquilizing System by Pickering/Ajax/Whitby Animal Control Officers. . CARRIED Resolution #132/90 Moved by Councillor Brenner S~conded by Councillor Mitchell That a by-law be prepared to establish the speed limit on Rosebank Road between Ki ngston Road and Sheppard Avenue at 40 ki10metres per hour. CARRIED Resolution #133/90 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mitchell . That authorization be given to change the name of Steeple Hill Park to Ernie L. Stroud Neighbourhood Park. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Morgan, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Mitchell , . (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave t~ introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 3518/90 Being a by-law to repeal By-law 3184/89, By-law 2927/89, section 1 (a) of By-law 3481/90, By-law 3183/89, By-law 3186/89, By-law3 2955/88, By-law 3310/89, By-law 3431/90 and By-law 3430/90~ . Deleted from Agenda By-law Number 3541/90 Bei ng a by-1 aw to amend By-1 aw 1008/79 respecti ng remunerati on and expenses for members of Council and Council-appointed wÆmbers of certain local boards and expenses for Town employees. 16/90 118 (IV) BY.lAWS . continued By-law Number 3542/90 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the development of that part of Lot 16, Range 3, B.F.C. Pickering, designated as Part 4, Plan 40R-10650 (Sql" 'es Beach Industri a 1 Centre rnc.) . By-law Number 3543/90 Being a by-law to establish part of Lot 10, Plan M-917, Pickering, as public highway (all except Part 1, Plan 40R-12660; Bayview Avenue). By-law Number 3544/90 Being a by-law to establish Lot 60, Plan M-90, Pickering, as public highway (Simpson Avenue). By-law Number 3545/90 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Sell and Transfer to the Regi ona1 Muni ci pal i ty of Durham of Part Lot 10, Plan M-917, Pickering (Part 1, Plan 40R-12660). By-law Number 3546/90 . Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of storm sewer easement, Pickering, from Ontario Hydro to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering over that part of Lot 24, Concession 2, Pickering designated as Part 2, Plan 40R-12851 , to drain lands in Plan 40M-1644, Pìckering. By-law Number 3547/90 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of two Pipe Crossing Agreements between the Corporati on of the Town of Pickeri ng and Canadi an National Rail way Company respecti ng the constructi on of storm water pipes crossing Mile 4.25 York Subdivision. By-law Number 3548/90 Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lots 25, Concession 2, Pickering designdted as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-8002 as public highway (Benton Crescent) By-law Number 3549/90 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of ar. Agreement between the Town and The Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada Holding Corporation respecting Part Lot 22, Concession 2, Pickering (Part 1, Plan 40R-4678). By-law Number 3550/90 . Being a by-law. to repeal By-law 3524/90 dedicating Blocks 115 and 116, Plan M-1189, Pickering as public highway. By-law Number 3551/90 Bei ng a by-l aw to exempt Block 10, P1 an 40M-1602, Pi ckeri ng, from part lot control. 16/90 119 (IV) BY-lAWS - continued . By-law Number 3552/90 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Gingerbread Co-operative Nursery School (Pickering) Inc. respecting the use of the West Shore Community Centre (September 10, 1990 to June 21, 1991). By-law Number 3553/90 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of th~ Town of Pickering and the Claremont Co-operative Nursery School, Inc. respecting the use of the Claremont Community Centre (September 4, 1990 to June 28, 1991 ). By-law Number 3554/90 Bei ng a by-1 aw to provi de for reserved parki ng for the patrons of 1735 Bayly Street, Unit 19, Roll # 22-06005 0010. By-law Number 3555/90 Being a by-law to repeal By-law 2927/89, section l(a) of By-law 3481/90, By-law 3183/89, By-law 3186/89, By-law 2955/88, By-law 3431/90 and By-law 3430/90. . Referred to the Executive ComMittee Meeting of October 9,1990 THIRD READING Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 3541/90, 3542/90, 3543/90, 3544/90, 3545/90, 3546/90, 3547/90, 3548/90, 3549/90, 3550/90, 3551/90, 3552/90, 3553/90 and 3554/90 be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and C1 erk si gn the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED . (V) 1. . . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . 9. 16/90 120 OTHER BUSINESS Council agreed to consider the following motion: Resolution #134/90 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen Whereas Premier Elect Bob Rae and M.P.P. Elect Jim Wi seman have pledged thei r support to the people of í-ickering; and Whereas one of the major concerns expressed by the electorate of this municipality is the removal of Provincially owned lands known as P1 in Whiteva1e as a proposed landfill site; and Whereas thi s Counci 1 has conmitted its endeavours to this end; Now Therefore The Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the Town of Pi ckeri ng hereby requests that there be no further extensions or lifts to the Brock West Landfill Site and that there be no further dumping in the Brock North Landfill Site. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Mitchell, Morgan, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs. Councillor Johnson inquired into the status of the rural street lighting program. Counci 11 or Van Kempen requested that the Di rector of Public Works study the feasibility of a three way stop at the i ntersecti on of Krosno Bou1 evard and Reytan Street. Councillor Brenner stated that Council should be more proactive and felt that all Department Heads should attend the Council and Executive Committee Meetings. Councillor Mitch~l stated that he takes action on all inquiries from the public. Counci 11 or Dickerson asked if the Mayor was sati sfi ed with hi s response to a memo dated September 13, 1990 regarding an expense claim. Councillor Dickerson reported that he discussed the recent racial problems at Pickering High School with the Regional Chairman who has agreed to establ ish a Task Force on Race Relations and Youth Gangs. Councillor Morgan reported relations in the past. Mayor Arthurs stated his sadness about the racial incident at Pickering High School and stated that he has already implemented the recommendations of the Mayor I s Task Force on Multi cultura 11 sm and Race Relations. on her race work on 16/90 121 (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-lAW By-law Number 3556/90 . Counci 11 or Van Kempen, seconded by Counci 11 or Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confinn the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 17th day of September, 1990 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 si gn the same and that the Sea 1 of the Corporati on be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 11:55 p.m. Dated October 1st 1990 M~~~ ~~. . . APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on September 10, 1990, presents it: twelfth report to Council and recommends: 1. SANITATION COLLECTION AT 1710 ST. MARTIN'S DRIVE, 1210 RADOM STREET AND 1880 AND 1890 VALLEY FARM ROAD FILE NUMBER - E 5500 . That Browning-Ferris Industries Ltd. (BFI) be retained for the bulk collection of residential garbage from 1710 St. Martin's Drive, 1210 Radom Street and 1880 and 1890 Va 11 ey Fann Road from October 1, 1990 to December 31,1991. 2. DUNMOORE PARK EXPANSION - PHASE II ELECTRICAL WORKS FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That the electrical works (Phase II) portion of the Design and Development of Dunmoore Park Expansion as already detennined be approved and the remaining funds from the Phase I budget be used for this work; and That the low quotation for electrical works at Dunmoore Park (Phase I I) submitted by Nichol son Industrial Electric Ltd. in the amount of $65,748 plus the cost of securing a perfonnance bond be approved. . 3. COOPERATIVE TENDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM CHLORIDE FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Cooperati ve Tender WD80-90 submitted by Canadi an Sal t for the supply of sodium ch1 ori de in the amount of $32.84 per tonne be approved; and That Cooperati ve Tender WD77 -90 submi tted by Buckham Transport Ltd. for del i very of sodi urn ch1 ori de in the amount of $2.15 per tonne be approved. 4. GRANT REQUEST FROM DOLPHIN FOOTBALL CLUB FILE NUMBER - C 2163 That the request far a grant submitted by the Dol phi n Football Club be refused. . 5, . 6. 7. 8. . 9. . 2 12/90 1990 EQUALIZATION FACTORS FOR 1991 APPORTIONMENTS FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the 1990 Equalization Factor for Pickering of 12.28 be accepted. TOWN'S FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT JUNE 30, 1990 FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the Treasurer-Coll ector's report on the Town I s financial position at June 30" 1990 be received. CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY WEEK SEPTEMBER 16-22, 1990 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authori zed to proc1 aim the week of September 16-22. 1990 as Canadi an Cancer Soci ety Week in the Town of Pickering. PERSONNEL MATTER FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That the confi denti a 1 report of the Town Manager dated August 31, 1990 with respect to Pay Equi ty for the Pickering Publ ic Library Boal'd Employees be received and that a 1990 over-expenditure of $178,136.00 in account 2745-11 00 and $28,473.00 in account 2745-1400 be authorized. LAND TRANSACTION FILE NUMBER - E 3360 That Town Council instruct the Town Solicitor to obtain an appraisal of lands bEing Part of Lot 9, Plan 282, (also known as Parts 18, 19. 21 and 22, Plan 40R-1l206), and that such apprdi sa 1 be conducted under the two scenarios listed below. 1. Acqui si ti on of only that 1 and necessary for the extension of a 22 metre wide road allowance through the property tc' connect to Woodvi ew Avenue. 2. Acquisition of the entire' lot leaving the Tawil with the abi 1 i ty to di spose of any excess 1 and to adjoining landowners. 10. . 11. . . 12/90 3 EXPENDITURE FOR TREE REMOVAl FILE NUMBER - F 3220 That Town Council allocate additional funds in the amount of $7,400 to provide remedial tree removal and pruning in the interest of public safety at various locations. INTERDEPARTMENTAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That the Recommendation of the Town Mana~er dated June 19, 1990 with respect to the Openting Principles for the Town's Interdepartmental Development Team be adopted.