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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 1, 1996 ~ i COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, ApriIl, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILWRS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E. Pistritto D. Ryan S.Senis ALSO PRESENT: 8) C.M.T. Sheffield B. Taylor N. Carroll D. Kearns - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - C()-{ rdinator of Council Services m an 1. 2. e 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of March IS, 1996 Special Meeting of March 18, 1996 DELEGATIONS Mayor Arthurs made a presentation of a cheque to the AjaxJPickering Hospital in memory of David FillY. A representative of the Nokia Cup Committee tÌ'om the Whitby Curling Club thanked Council for allowing them to speak and for their support of the Nokia Cup Curling Event. He especially wanted to thank Everett Buntsma, Manager of Parks and Facilities and Jim Walker, Complex Plant Superintendent for their "5SÏstanœ and work involved in holding such an event which drew 20,000 çeople to the Pickering area. A plaque was presented to Mayor Arthurs as a token of thanks. Representatives of the Ministry of Transportation addressed Councit with respect to a study it is undertaking to address the anticipated traffic conditions associated with the planned 1998 opening of Highway 407 to Markham Road. The route to be taken and timetable of construction was discussed. A public consultation session will be held in Pickering at the Kahn Auction Barns on April 4th. ao 4. 5. . . . 67 DEUGA TIONS Neil Willard, 1890 Valley Farm Road, Unit 502, addressed Council regarding the co-farc proposal for Pickering Transit/GO Transit integration. He advised that a cJw-ge of 25 cents to the usen of the transit bus to the GO station is a tax increase. Those having to pay this cost are the ones who can afford it the least. This increase is just the beginning. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the deGraauw application: a) b) g) D Roy Robertson, read G. statement prepared by Tom Mohr, representing PESCA which urged CO\.'ncil to exercise caution in their decision, which could affect the community l~r years to come. Fred Beer, representing the Pickering Rural Association advised that a meeting of the community had been held on Sunday and the application was discussed in depth. He requested that this application be deferred. c) Carol Bamford, representing the Liverpool West Community Association encouraged consideration of this application on its merits only. d) David Currie, 5160 Westney Road outlined the results of the O.M.B. Hearing in 1992 concerning housing development. He stated his opposition to a deferral and asked Council to refuse this application. e) Jack McGinnis, R. R. #5, Claremont commented on overall planning iss¡les. Net community benefit should be looked at. The process which should be followed has been clearly laid out by Planning staff. He requested that Council not move ahead with the decision which was made last week by Executive. t) Gordon Duncan, R. R. #5, Claremont advised that Council are facing a similar situation now as was previously refused a number of years ago. The rcommendation to transform part of a golf course to housing should not be passed. Don Bennett, 5258 Old Brock Road, representing the business community of Claremont advised that support for this project has not changed. He advised of a project v¡hich Mr. deGrø.auw could become involved in an ~ffort to conserve water. He stated that one policy which coulå be considered is to allow the owners of a golf course to build one house for every golf hole they own. He read a letter trom Mr. Storey who wholeheartedly endorses the application. h) Jamu McKenzie, 827 Brock Road advised that he located his business here seventeen years ago and it has continued to grow like the community has. He stated that businesses depend on commurnty growth. Mr. deGraauw has done great things with the land and is not building shacks but country homes. He questioned if the plan will conform and be beneficial to community growth. He urged Council not to destroy this type of value. i) John Kurtz, Regional Road 5 and Sideline 12 ø.dviJed that Council, staff, Regional and Provincial Governments will ~re that the homes are built in conformity with guidelines. He urged Council to allow Mr. deGraauw to move forward with this application. Mel Shear, 4865 Westney Road advised that he owns the property across the road trom the subj~ land. He stated his pleasure in what this \and has become due to Mr. deGraauw's efforts. He stated his strong support of this application. an . am Resolution #171/96 68 DELEGATIONS Ie) Karl Winterstein, Westney Road Mlvised that he is in support of this application and trusts Planning statfand Council to do their job. Bob Baun, Regional Road 5 requested that Council allow Mr. deGraauw to go forward with his application. I) m) Liz Currie, 5160 Westney Road stated that this is a serious matter and extremely precedent setting. There is overwhelming SJpport for preservation of the rural lands and this application is contrary to sound future planning. The process and community participation would be undermined if this application was approved. The Minutes of Record 1Ì'om the OMB clear!y states a golf course only. n) Glen Easton, representing Mr. deGraauw stated that approval of this application would not impact the Official Plan. This development will have no affect on soil conditions and it is not of the magni.tude of the Cherry Downs application, therefore, it is unfair to make this comparison. No negative responses have Þeen received ftom any commenting agencies. He requested that Council proceed with the resolution of Executive RESOLUTIONS . Moved by CounciDoF Brenner Seconded by CouDcillor DkkenoD That the Treasurer-Collector's memorandum dated February 16, 1996, submitting the Statement of the Town Treasurer respecting remuneration and expense payments to Members of Council and Council Appointees be received Resolution #171./96 CARRIED Moved by Councillor BrenDer Seconded by CouDciDor Pistritto That the policy respecting the Corporate Special UnplÜd Leave Program as attached to Town Manager's Report M96-02 be approved for the 1996 calendar year. TABLED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: . ReIoIutioa ##73/96 Moved b)' o,udIIeI' B....er Seeeaded b)' C..8dIIor ~ nat the above reIOIution be tabled. r CARRIED 69 RaoIutiOlllf74196 . See ADoendb Nl Moved by Cou8d11or Brenner Seeoaded by Cou8cBlor Dkkenoa That the Report of the Executive Committee dated March 25, 1996 be adopted with the following amendments: . Itcm..!l Lost CARRIED Recorded vote on Item #1 Yes: No: Councillors Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Pistritto and Ryan Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the Executive Committee Report: Resolution #75/96 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickenon To call the question on Item #1. CARRIED . Resoludon ##76/96 Moved by ColWciUor Didœnoa Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, RS.O, 1990., c. M.45. transfers the responsibility for the hearing of the applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes to the Council of the Municipality; AND WHEREAS notices in writing of applications have been received by the Clerk of the Municipality for the cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes for various reasons; AND WHEREAS upon investigation and receipt of reasonable explanations all claims have been substantiated I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pickering accept the fallowing list of applications and authorize the adjustment of taxes in the amount of$5050.84 . ROLL N PROPERTY APPUCANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED 030-002- Victoria Street Town of Pickering Became exempt Reduce 1995 taxes for 62 days 27500 One The Esplanade on an assessment 0[$20,079, an 19/95 Pickering, Ontario adjustment of S429. 6 I(R) LIV 61:7 70 ROLL 1# PROPER1Y APPLICANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUDŒD 020-024- Con I S Toronto Area Tra:lSit Became exempt Reduce 1995 taxes for 185 da~ 00100 Pt Lt 21 Operating Authority on an assessment ofS29,696, an 91195 4OR-5909.Pt 1,2 20 Bay St., Ste.600 adjustment of$I,6l1.7I(R) Toronto, On M5J 2W3 . 020-024- 1400-1420 721294 Ont. Inc. Became exempt Reduce 1995 taxes for 92 days 00500- Bayly St. 2180 Steeles Ave. W on an assessment of $26,6:!2, an 92/95 Ste. 305 adjustment of $7 1 8.47(R) Concord, On UK 1Z5 010-018- 1835 Fairport Hubner, Virginia Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 90 days 1 4600 Road 15 Regency Cres demolished on an assessment of $4,096, an 93/95 #217 adjustment ofSI08.I4(R) Whitby, On LlN7K9 010-018- 1105 Finch Ave. Steele Valley Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 214 days 04817 Developments Ltd. Residential on an assessment of 527,792, an 94/95 2104 Highway #7 adjustment of$307.8J(R) Unit 28 Concord, On UK 2S9 010-028- Frenchman Bay Pickering Harbour Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 69 days 00100 Range 3, Pt Lt Co. Ltd. Residential on an assessment of $7,165, an 95(11)/95 23 1295 Wharf St. adjustment of$I70.62(R) . Pickering, Ont LIW IA2 010-028- Frenchman Bay Pickering lWbour Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 69 days 00100 Range 3, Pi i..t Co. Ltd. Residential on an assessment ofs 117,860, an 95(b)/95 23 1295 WharfSt. adjustment of$420.88(R) Pickering, Ont LlW IA2 010-041- 323 Dyson Rd. Heinrich, G. Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 299 days 12400 Rousseau, F.P. demolished on an assessmerrt of $6,400, an 3/96 323 Dyson Rd adjustment ofS561.33(R) Pickering, Ont. LlW2NI 020-022- #19-1735 Cedarfield Corp. Not in business Reduce 1995 taxes for 120 days 06005- Bayly Street T / A Arabella at time ofbilling on an assessment of 511,355, an 0010 Restaurant adjustment ofS470.22(B) 4( a)196 1735 Bayly St., #19 Pickering, Ont. LIW3G7 . 020-022- #19-1735 CedarfieId Corp. Not in business Reduce 1995 tIxes for 120 clays 06005- Ba}/ly Street T / A Arabella at time ofbillìng on an assessment of $41 0, an 0020 Restaurant adjustment cl'$16.91(B) 4('0)196 1735 Bayly St., #19 Pickering, Ont. LIW3G7 .. 71 ROLL #I PROPUTY APPUCANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED 020-022- #19-1735 06005 Bayly Street 5/96 Am-Cap Realty Ltd. Trustee 60 Esna Park Drive Markham. Ont. L3R lEI Not in business at time of billing Reduce 1995 taxes for 120 days on an assessment of S37,853, an ,djlJStment ofS235.08(R) . CARRIED Resolution #77/96 Moved by CouDcilMr ~renner Seconded by CouDcillor Senis That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "CANCER MONTH" - April. 19% CARRIED Resolution #78/96 . Moved by CoundDor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan WHEREAS there are noticeably more vehicles being parked on the roads in residential areas that Me leading to the owners of these vehicles being ticketed for violating the three hour parking limits set out in the Parking By-law; and WHEREAS the response of the residents to being ticketed is that due to economic conditions, many households have extended families that generate more cars than can be parked off-street; or that as the residential areas mature, there are more older children who have cars that cannot be accommodated on their parents' property; or that many residential areas contain small lot residential dwellings that do not provide sufficient off-street parking for the occupants; and WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering to recognize the changing demogn¡phics of the municipality and ensure that its r(;gulatory by-laws reflect the current needs of its residents; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs staff to study options for providing more flexibility in parking vehicles both on-street and off-street; and mAT staff'report back to Council on the resuhs of its study by June 24, 1996 which is the last meeting of Council prior to the summer recess. . LOST R-.-.... Vote 08 Notice ofMotio.: Ya: No: Councillor Brenner CounciIIon Dicbr8on. l0hnJ0n, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs 72 Council Considered tile foJJowing motion in conjtmction with the above Notice of Motion: ResoIu~Jo. 1#79/96 Moved by Coundllor Breaøer Seeoaded by CouaciDor Ryaa That the above Notice of Motion be tabled. . r.:>ST tIV\ BY-LAWS That Councillor Senis seconded by Counci~or Ryan took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town ofPicke1ing: By-law Number 4759/96 Being .1 by-law to anv:nd By-law 3680/91 to provide for the establishment, maintenance and operation of certain community recreation centres within the Town of Pickering. THIRD REA DING' Councillor Senis, seconded by Councillor Ryan moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 4759/96 be adopted and the said by-law 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 lV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Pistritto advised that he would I:'C bringing forward a Motion at the next Council meeting to reconsider tire application of Mr. deGraauw. 2. Councillor Senis commented on the $350 million for Youth Initiatives and questioned ifinformation was availab~ as to the amount al1ocated to the Regi", of Durham and the Town of Pickering. 3. Councillor Brenner commented on the comments made by Councillor Pistritto concerning the deGraauw application. 4. Resolution 1#80196 . Moved by CoudIIor 191uuøa SecoDded by ColIDdOor Breauer That a resolution be introduced concerning a grIDt for a 'Family in Need'. CARRIED M 5. . 6. . . 73 OTHER BUSINESS ReIoIutio. NIl'" Moved by CouDclDor Job~. Seconded by CoDDr.Dlor BreaDel' That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby endorses and supports a benefit hockey game to be held on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at the Town of Pickering Recreation Complex to raise money to assist a fanú1y that requires funding to help one of its membets fight canter; and That a grant in the amount of $745.79 be made to the organizers of this benefit hockey game to offset the rental of the ice rink ftom 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and to offset the rental of the O'Brien Meeting Rooms on the evening of April 17th; and That this amount be charged to Acrount 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Lldividuals). CARRIED The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager discuSSC'.d with Council the Report of the Director of Planning concerning the three scenarios for the presentation of the Pickering Official Plan. Resolution --82196 Moved by CouDciIIor RyaD SecoIIded by CoallCiIIor Breaaer That scenario three set out in the report of the Director of Planning regarding the timefi'ame for the presentation ofthe recommended Pickering Official Plan, be adopted. CARRIED b) The Town Manager advised of a memorandum from the Town Solicitor asking for direction concerning the McPherson House. c) The Town Manager advised that a presentation would be made on April 2200 to Council by Tom Melymuk, Deputy-Director of Planning concerning the p-~ Book and Corporate Planning. d) The Town Manager advised that a settlement is close at hand with respect to the Brock West Landfill Site. Mr. Kirby will be malcing a presentation to Council on April 9th at 6:00 p.m. e) The Town Ma.'188er requested approval by Council (>f the Town staff Golf Tournament to be held on June 25th. f) The Town Manager advised that . request has been received for approval ftom HappyIand Shows to hold a Fair at the Metro East Trade Ce<ltre ftom Aprl112th to the 21st. Approval was granted. TIiC: Town Manager distributed . report concerning the release of persoaal information. g) b) Mayor Arthurs dilCUuecI with and received COMeIISU8 tom Council to bold the next budøet meetÎII8 on ApriI23rd at 7 p.m. . 74 lVD CONFIRMATION BY-LAW BY"". Number "760/96 CounciDor Johnson seconded by Councillor Senis moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town ofPiclcering to confinn those proceedings of the Council 0<' lite Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meetings held on the I st day of April. 1996 and that the s.<une be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that tlte Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. . CARRIED lVJI) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Dated ~~~~ MAYOR . þ/L CLERK . If .. APPENDIX III TOWN OJ' PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on March 25, 1996, presents its fifth report to Council and recommends: I. - 2. . 3. 4. . REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 95-005/0 DRAFf PLAN OF SUBDIVISION I8T-9S03S ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 7/95 DEGRAAUW HOLDINGS PART OF LOT 11, CONCESSION 8 (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WESTNEY ROAD AND NINTH CONCESSION ROAD) FILE NUMBER -A 23 1 0.26 That Regional Official Plan Amendment Application 95-005/0, Draft Plan of Subdivision I8T-95035, and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 7/95 submitted by deGraauw Holdings to allow the development of an 8-lot country residential subdivision on Part of Lot 11, Concession 8, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to conditions detennined by staff in co-operation with the Regional Municipality of Durham. I&SI REQUEST FOR GRANT FOR BIG BROTHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER FILE NUMBER - C 2163 That a grant in the amount of $325 be made to the Big Brothers Association in support of their Annual Awards Dinner; and that the amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals) "EASTER SEALS MONTH" - MARCH, 1996 "NURSING WEEK I996"-MAY6-12, 1996 "CANADA HEALTH DAY" - MAY 12,1996 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "EASTER SEALS MONTH" - MARCH, 1996 "NURSJNGWEEK I996"-MAY6- 12,1996 "CANADA HEALTH DAY" - MAY 12, 1996 RECREATION COMPLEX SWIMMING POOL LEAK BUDGET OVEREXPENDITURE FILE NUMBER - C 2163 That an overexpenditure in Account 2733-6181 in the amount of approximately $15,000 to repair a leak under the declc at the Complex Swimming Pool be IppfOVCSd .