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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, June 24, 1996 at 7:35 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M, Brenner
D, Dickerson
R. Johnson
E.Pistritto
D.Ryan
S.Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M. T. Sheffield
B, Taylor
N. CmoR
D. Kearns
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- Town Manager
- Town Cleric
- Director of Planning
- Co-ordinr.tor of Council Services
ADOPfION OF MINUfES
Regular Meeting of June 17, 1996
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Arthurs and Council Members presented the 1996 Civic Awards.
DELEt7ATIONS
Ken Talbot, Station Director of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station,
addressed Council to introduce himself as the newly appointed Station Di.recto... of
the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, Mr. Talbot outlined his background and
stated his vision for the Pickering Nuclear Station as being a flagship of the nuclear
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DELEGA 110NS
Dave Miller, 26 Carolwood Crescent, R, R. #2, Markham, representing his
parents, addressed Council with respect to the sale of the block of land at the south
end of Fiddlers Court, Mr. Miller stated that his parents own the property adjacent
to this parcel of land and requested that this land be conveyed to them.
Sharon Bate, 337 Fiddlers Court, addressed Council with regards to the disposal
of Block 15, Plan 40M-1653. Mrs, Bate advised that they are also adjacent
property owners and stated that their first. wish would be for that land not to be
sold. She advised that due to the odd shape of her property she would be unable
to access her back yard if the entire parcel is conveyed to the Millers. She
requested that sh~ be allowed to purchase a small portion.
Corley deGraauw, 1985 Valley Farm Road addressed Council with respect to
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/96. He requested that a motion be
put forward which would allow his daughter to build on the rear of the property.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to the site plan for the
Pickering Harbour Company lands at the north end of Frenchman's Bay,
a)
Wylie Freeman, representing the Pickering Harbour Company, outlined the
involvement by the community and summarized the key issues voiced by
the community, He advised of revisions made which included: a 4 metre
walkway, the removal of townhouses adjacent to Tanzer Court, the
removaJ often parking spaces and decreased apartments to 164,
b)
Don Speller, Environmental Scientist, representing the Pickering Harbour
Company, summarized the k.:y results of the Environmental impact Study
and also the Net Environmental Benefits,
c)
Don Green, 1354 Tatra Drive stated his support of this application. He
commented that the Bay has become a liability r ather than an asset and
feels this application will improve this situation.
d)
Mrs. Mazgay, 873 Taplin OrivCò, read a statement prepared by her husband
which stated that the Pickering Harbour Company has put forward a
sound, viable proposal for this parcel of land, He requested that approval
be made to move to next step.
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Paul Crawford, 867 Antonio Street, stated his concern with the process
followed with respect to this proposal. He stated that this development
seems to be too large for this parcel of land and that the area is already
heavily populated. He also stated that he is concerned with traflic
congestion.
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Roy Robinson, 915 Livft'POOl Road, stated his concern with the process
with respect to increasing the size of the development.
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Jacqueline Smart, 829 Fairview Avenue adviseô that she was a member of
the ad-hoc committee involved in this plan. She stated that the most
beneficial way for development in a community is for community meetings
with residents and devcloper to be held. She was very pleased with the
approach by the developer and other ad-hoc committee.
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Tom Mohr, 842 Naroch Boulevard stated that this development is being
propelled by the settlement. He requested information fTorn the Legli!
Department concerning the proviso.
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DELEGATIONS
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Len Morgan, 1605 Gandalf Court, stated thllt this application would clean-
up and refurbish the bay, and will cut noise level from the tracks and
highway. Everyone involved with this site plan should be congratulated.
He requested approval to move to the next stage,
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Fernie Luttmer, 6JJA Liverpool Road, stated that this particular project
has had a positive view by the developer, residents, staff and Council. He
is looking forward to additional tax revenue. He requested that Council
approve the move to the next step in the process.
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David Steele, 966 Timmins Gardens, thanked Councillors Brenner and
Pistritto for taking this through the public process and he also thanked
Councillor Dickerson for becocaing involved. The environmental impact
study should be finalized, He stated that the proposed apartment building
will be an adult building only. He requested that Council approve move to
next step,
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RESOLUTIONS
Reso'ution #181/96
Moved by Councillor Stili!
Seconded by Councillor Brl'.nner
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/9 S, submitted by Keleck Investments
(pickering) Incorporated on lands being Part of Lot 91, Plan 1051, Town of Pickering, be
APPROVED, subject to the folloving conditions'
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That the implementing zoning by-law shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the
following:
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provide for detached dwellings with minimum lot frontages of IJ.S metres;
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provide for minimum side yard widths of 1,2 metres;
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plOvide for a maximum dwelling height of 9,0 metres on all lots and blocks within
the subdivision
CARRIED
Resolution #182/96
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/96, submitted by Jennifer deGraauw, ~o permit
business and professional office, associated retail, and residential uses on the subject property
being Part of Lot 5, Plan 469, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED subject to the
following conditions:
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Prior to the preparation of an implemeoting zoning by-law, the owner/applicant sILIIl
receive final site plan approval for the inco1þuration of the new use¡, in the existing
building on the subject site, in which special consi.deration sbal1 be provided to the
following Items:
determination "f an appropriate maximum building envelope;
front facade improvements;
landscaping;
parlånglayout, and internal vehicular and pedðstrian circulation; and
signage,
The implementing zoning by-law prepared for Council's con;;ideration sLaIl include
provisions relating to the following matters, based on final site plan approval of the subject
property:
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an appropriate maximum building envelope;
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a build-to-zone at the front of the subject property between 3.0 metres from the
edge of the Kingston Road right-of-way and the C\pproximate location of the
existing building with an associated minimum gross floor area to be maintained at
the front of the lot, and that any new floor alea be permitted eJ.se\.\.ilere througÞout
the lot in compliance with performance standards l"¡,tablished in the implementing
by-law.
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an appropriate parldng standard or ratio; and
an appropriate maximum building height.
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with th~ above resolution:
Resolution *183/96
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
_That condition 2(b) be amended to react
"a build-to-zone at the front of the subject property between 3.0 metres from the edge of the
Kingston Road right-of-way and the approximate location of the exi.<lting building with an
associated minimum gross floor area to be maintained at the front of the lot, and that any new
floor area be permitted elsewhere throughout the lot in compliance with performance standaràs
established in the implementing by-law",
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ReIoIutiøa "184/96
Moved by CoUDciDor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Fmal Site Plan Approval of Site Plan Application S8/95 will be approved by Town Council
only; and
That prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval, the applicant (Pickering Harbour Company
(Limited» shall submit to the Town of Pickering appropri.,te drawings which are generalJy in
accordance with the site desi.gll concept illustrated on Attachment #5 to Planning Report
No. 15/96. Upon the issuance of Conditional Site PIan Approval, a detailed list of matters which
must be addressed by the applicant will be prepared in acconLwce with, but not necessarily be
limited to the following:
The submission of building elevation drawirgs for the proposed apartment and townhouse
units which indicate the overall height, massing, architectural details, and exterior
materials of the buildings;
The submission of a landscape plan and associated details illustrating proposed on-site
plantings, streetscape and walkway treatments, rehabilitation plantings for the wetland and
buffer areas, and any special design areas such as the recommended viewing gazebo;
The submission of a Site Servicing PIan indicaring the details of the required Storm Water
Management Pond;
The submission of a Site Grading Plan indicating existing and proposed grades across the
site;
The submission of a stormwater management report addressing the detailed design of the
storm water management facility;
The submission of an environmental management report;
The submission of sediment and erosion control plans;
The requirement to enter into a site plan agreement with and to the satisfaction of the
Town;
The requirement to secure all landscaping and other cppropriate site worlcs through letter
of credit with and to the satisfaction of the Town;
Satisfÿing the Town with respect to the disposition of open space lands within the
development;
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Satisfÿing the Town with respect to the provision of the pedestrian walkway along the east
limit of the development and the gazebo lookout at the south limit of the development;
Satisf}ing the Town with respect to the closing and disposition ora portion of the Begley
Str= road allowance adjacent to the project; and
SatisfYing the Town with respect to the necessLt)' approvals through the Committee of
Adjustment to bring about zoning conformity.
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CARRIED
Coundl considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
þoIution "185/96
Moved by CoUDciUor DickerloD
Seeouded by CoUDciUor Brenner
That Fmal Site Plan Approval of Site ¡'Ian Application S8/95 will be approved by Town Council
only.
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Reeorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Breuner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto and Ryan
Councillor Seois and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution *186196
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickenon
That Council pursue the proposal forwarded by Mr. Karsten Smith for the reconstruction of the
Ca;:npbeWMacPherson House in the Hamlet of Claremont and the action plan set out in IDT
Report 6/96 with the following amendment to IDT Report 6/96 - Action Pian: #8
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The Town will accept a conveyance of Part 3 lands, for SI.oo for ;own Road purposes
and statfwill recommend that a by-law be passed by Council to dedicate the road once the
road has been constructed and the CampbeR'MacPherson House has been constructed to
the satisfaction of Town Council.
CARRIED
Councillor Brenner declared an interest as the contractor involved in this application
carried out comtruc:tion work on his orOMrtv and monev is still oWÌD2.
The following motion was considered Ífi conjunction with the above resdution:
Resolution ##187/96
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That IDT Report 6/96 - Action Plan For SmithlBennett Proposal, Item #8 b~ amended to read:
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The Town will accept a conveyance of"Part 3 lands, for Sl.oo for Town Road purposes
and statfwill recommend that a by-law be passed by Council to dedicate the road once the
road has b~ constructed and the Campbel1lMacPherson House has been constructed to
the satisfaction of Town Council."
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Motion as amended:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Dickerson, Johnson. Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Pistrirto
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Resolution ##188/96
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by CounciUor Ryan
That a "Downtown Committee" with a mandate and composition as set out in Appendix No, I to
lOT Report No. 7/96, be established.
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Referred back to staff for rniew and a reoort to be orovided to Town Council bv the
Coordinator of Economic Develooment
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Pistritto
Resolution #189/96
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That a one time grant in the amount of $300,00 or a reduction in the rental rate be made to
Sylvia's Residence in support of their Dating Violence Worksho, and Awards Dinner for Youth;
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that the amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals).
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CARRIED
Resolution #190196
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That a grant in the amount of $SOO be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in
support of their 1997 Pickering Super Cities WALK;
and that the amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals) and
be included in the 1997 Budget and in subsequent budgets.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor
Arthurs
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Resolution #191/96
Moved by CoundUor Ryan
Seconded by CounriUor Johnson
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That Council approve Tender T-8-96 from Mississauga Building Maintenance in the
amount o!$200,072.88 for 3 years of Contract Cleaning at various facilities; and
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That Council approve the overexpenditure in the amount of $8,346 in Account 2719-243S
(East Shore Col1munity Centre) for 1996 (to be offset by savings in salaries Account
2719-1100 and 2572-1100 Seniors); and
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That Council authorize the re-assignment of one full-time staff ITom Community Centre
Maintenance Person to Facility Maintenance Person within the Department of Parks and
Facilities.
CARRIED
Resolution #192/96
Moved by Coundllor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby acknowledges the proposed
incorporation of a not-for-profit corporation under the name Pickt:ring Auxiliary Rescue
Association; and
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That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby consents to the use of the
word "Pickering" in the name of the proposed corporation.
CARRIED
Resoiution #193/96
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the policy respecting the Corporate Special Unpaid Leave Program as attached to Town
Manager's Report M96-16 be approved for the 1996 calendar year.
CARRIED
Resolution 1#194/96
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Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by ConnciUor Ryan
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has for a number of years retained
William M. Mercer Limited as its advisor respecting employee group benefit insu::ance coverage
matters; and
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WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of that firm's invoice for services rendered in
connection therewith during the period January I to March I, 1996;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves payment of
the sum of $3,008,,63, including GST, to William M. Mercer Limited, for services
rendered in connection with employee group benefit insurance coverage matters during
the period January I to March I, 19%.
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The :-~yment of the sum referred to in section I shall be charged to Account 2126-2392
(Geneial (' )vernment Purchased Services).
CARRIED
Resolution #195/96
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS it is appropriz-cte to authorize payment of certain invoices relating to Business
Development and Town Promotion;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
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The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves payment of
the sum of $3,000, to the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, for the purpose of the Town's
participation as a sponsor of the Board's 1996 Business Excellence Awards Program,
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The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves payment of
the sum of $629,26 to the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, for its 1996 annual corpor¡¡te
membership,
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The payment of the sum referred to in sections I and 2 shall be charged to Account 2115
(Business Development and Town Promotion).
CARRIED
Resolution #196196
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by CounciUor Pis~ritto
That the Town Solicitor be authorized to commence the process to change the name of West
Street to West Lane.
CARRIED
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Resolution ##197/96
M\:Ived by Councillor Johnson
SecnDded by CounciUor Pi~tritto
That the modification of By-law 4806/96 which has occurred since the statutory public
information meeting on January 19, 1995 is technical and minor in nature, therefore no further
notice is required to be given with respect to By-law 4806/96.
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CARRIED
Resolution #198196
Moved by CounciUor Johnson
Seconded by CounciUor Pistritto
For a Leave to Introduce a Notice of Motion concerning the surcharge on ice time; and a Notice
of Motion concerning traffic speed through rural hamlets,
CARRIED
Resolution #199/96
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
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WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at a meeting held on May 6,
1996 passed By-law 4765/96 to approve the 1996 budget; and
WHEREAS the budget included a $5,00 per hour surcharge on ice time at all Town of Pickering
arenas; and
WHEREAS this surcharge will cause undue hardship to all of the minor sports users of the
arenas;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby reduces the
aforesaid surcharge to $1.00 per hour effective September I, 1996 and directs that the Director of
Parks and Facilities advise all minor sports arena users of this reduction and that effective May I,
1991, the surcharge be increased to $5.00 per hour for all arena users.
LOST
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution 1#100196
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Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the above resolution be tabled.
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'«onted Vote on Tabllnl! Motion:
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No:
Councillors Brenner, Ryan and Senis
Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs
Reconted Vote on Notice of Motion:
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Yes:
No:
Councillors Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto
Councillors Brenner, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #201/96
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
WHEREAS the operating speeds of through traffic in the rural area Hamlets of Cherrywood,
Greenwood and Whitevale is confirmed to be well in excess of the posted maximum limits; and
WHEREAS the confirmed operating speeds compromise the safety of vehicular and pedestrian
movements in the Hamlets; and
WHEREAS as a result of the confirmed operating speeds, "Traffic Calming" measures are
proposed to be implemented in each respective Hamlet in the fall of 1996;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as a precursor to the proposed "Traffic Calming'
measures, the Town Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to be cunsidered at the August 6, 1996
Council Meeting to provide for multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Rosebank
Road/Concession Road 3 in Cherrywood (west intersection), at Greenwood Road/Concession
Road 6 in Greenwood, and at North Road/Concession Road 5 in Whitevale; and
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That following the ;mplementation of the Traffic Calming measures the warrants for each of the
above multi-way stop locations be evaluated and as necessary recommended for removal.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Senis took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
iiy-law Number 4804/96
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement tL
Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot
7, Concession 5, in the Town of Pickering (A 1/94)
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By-law Nllmber 480S/96
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the
Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot
19, Concession 8, in the Town of Pickering. (A 16/95)
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BY-LAW~
By-law Number 4806/96
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the
Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in PI'rt of Lot
31, Concession I, in the Town of Pickering., (A 9/94)
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By-law Number 4807/96
Being a Zoning by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2511, as amended, to implement the Official Plan
of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Lot 24 and Part of Lots
21,23,27 and 28, Plan M-I040, To'vo of Pickering. (A 3/96)
By-law Number 4808/96
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
respecting the development of Part Lot 3 1, Concession I; Pickering [Bramalea Limited - 18T-
88074 (phase 4)].
By-law Number 4809/96
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
respecting the development of Part Lot 31, Concession I, Pickering [Bramalea Limited - 18T-
88074 (phase 5)].
By-law Number 4810/96
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Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement between the Corporation of
the Town of Pickering and Canadian National Railway Company respecting the construction and
maintenance ofstonnwater pipes from Mile 2.47 to 2,57 York Subdivision,
By-law Number 4811/96
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement between The Corporation of
the Town of Pickering and the Gingerbread Co-operative Nursery School (Pickering) 111\.0.
respecting the use of the West Shore Community Centre (September 3, 1996 to June 27, 1997).
By-law Number 4812/96
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 10, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 7, Plan
4OR-16701 (Oakburn Street) as public highway (LD 81/96 and LD 82/96).
By-law Number 4813/96
Being a by-law to dedicate that part ofBlo...k M-I, Plan 1059, Pickering, designated as Part 3,
Plan 4OR-16879 (parkside Drive) as public highway (LD 222/95).
By-law Number 4814/96
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Being a by-law to authorize the sale of surplus municipal lands being Block 15, Plan 40M- \ 653,
Pickering, in accordance with By-law 4592/95.
By-law Number 4815/96
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 264nS to establish a 60 kilometer per hour speed limit
on Concession 3 Road between Brock Road and Ajax/Pickering Townline and establish a 40
kilometer per hour speed limit on Soutbcott Road across the ftontage of St. Wilftid Catholic
ScbøoJ.
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BY-LAWS
By-Jaw Number 4816196
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1 562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Roøebanlc Road),
By-law Number 4817/96
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Seventh Concession Road, Salem Road and Sideline 6).
By-law Number 4818/96
Being a by-Jaw to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Sheppard Avenue).
By-law Numb« 4819/96
Being a by-law to prohibit the sounding of train whistles at the Woodview Avenue crossing of the
Canadian National Railway line.
By-law Number 4820/96
Being a by-law to exempt Lot 17, Plan 40M-1810, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 4821/96
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Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the
development of those part of Block E, Plan M-1O24, Pickering, designated as Parts 1,2,3,4 and
5, PIan40R-16324 (Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-95003; The Brownstones Inc.
THIRD REA DING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Senis moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Numbers 4804/96, 4805/96, 4806/96, 4807/96, 4808/96, 4809/96, 4810/96,
4811/96,4812/96,4813/96,4814/96,4815/96,4816/96,4817/96, 4818/96, 4819/96, 4820/96
and 4821/96 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 oftbe Corporation be affixed thereto,
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Pistritto advised of the Sunday, June 30th Car Rally being sponsored by
the Pickering Museum and Heritage Piclcering.
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Councillor Dic:kerson advised that be will be bringing forward a Notice of Motion
to reintroduce the deGraauw Holdings Application.
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Mayor Arthun read out a letter of than1cs which was sent to the Coordinator of
Bconornic Development by Rocky Simmonds.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
BY-law Number 4822196
Councillor Dickersor seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By-law of
the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering at its meetings held on the 24th day of June, 1996 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,
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CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The M c...¡¡.lg adjourned at 12:00 a,ffi.
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