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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2, 1996 . . . . COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, December 2, 1996 at 7:43 p,m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNClLWRS: M, Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E. Pistritto D. Ryan S.Senis ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn B. Taylor N, Carroll P. Wyger S, Reynolds T. Melymuk C. Rose m lID I. 2, - Executive Director Operations - Town Ck,k - Director of Planning - Town Solicitor - Director of Culture and Recreation - Deputy Director of Planning - Manager, Policy Division ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of November 18, 1996 Special Meeting of November II, 1996 Special Meeting of November 18, 1996 CounciDor Brenner declared an interest in the Minutes of the Soec:ial Council Meetin2 of November 18. 1996 because he is a Dam to the titillation matter referred to in these Minutes. DELEGATIONS The Honourable Michael Starr, representing the Oshawa District Council of Scouts Canada, stated that his organization operates Camp Samac in Oshawa which is used by Scouts throughout Durham, Fred Bell, representing the same org:uùzation, gave an overview of the development of Camp Samac over the past 50 year:! and noted that the buildings at the Camp are in need of rehabilitation and asked for a financial contribution ffom the Town to assist in this endeavour, Teny James and Ted Lougheed, representing the Pickering Civitan Club, unveiJed their road sign and gave an overview of the Civitan Club movement in North America. . . . . lID 3. 4. 5, 6. 7. 8. 190 DELmA TIONS Jocelyn Barber, 450 Finch Avenue, asked that it!te IU"..:ed in these Minutes that the Provincial Facilitator has issued a report that is available to the public on the RougtJDuffins Corridor. The RougelDuffins Corridor is provided in the new Official Plan in Neighbourhood 14 where she lives and noted that there was no consultation with private property owners on this issue. Neither the Ministry of Natural Resources or the Town can designate a wildlife corridor without the benefit of a study. She noted that there are no plans in the Official Plan for the maintenance of the corridor and it does not have a valid access to the Rouge Park, She asked that this wildlife corridor be moved to the Gatineau hydro right-of-way. Tom Davis, representing Davis and Gregory Consultants, stated that he was following up on a proposal for a conununications program for the staff of the Town of Pickering when he was made aware of the Notice of Motion to initiate the Covey Leadership program. His program has been endorsed by Pickering Hydro, the Scarborough Public Utilities and other private and public agencies. He stated that the Covey program would be a waste of money and not serve the needs of the public. He compared self- improvement programs with structured employee programs. Tony DiNardo, Whitevale, stated that he is glad that the Town is proceeding with traffic calming measures in Whitevale and hopes that all the features will be implemented. He thanked Steve Brake for his participation ii, preparing the traffic calming measures and stated that along with other traffic calming measures, speed humps are a requirement. He noted that with the exception of four households, all Whitevale households are in favour of the traffic calming measures, Richard Ward asked that the staff of the Planning Department refer to a letter from Mrs. Jocelyn Barber dated May of 1991 respecting the Official Plan. With respect to the ClubLinlc proposal, he noted that the application for a housing component submitted to the Region has not been withdrawn. The applicant has never made their intentions known about the housing component and by supporting this application for a golf course expansion., Council is setting the stage for the housing component. He referred to a report of the Regional Planning Department which raises concerns about the subject lands. Jack Wmberg, representing ClubLinlc, stated that he is a director of ClubLinlc and noted that only the application for the expansion of the golf course is before Council for consideration. Golf is the core ofClubLinlc's business and his company has spend six years getting various environmental approvals for this expansion and he does not want to waste this work. He stated that the application to amend the Regional Official Plan to provide for a housing component will be withdrawn. He noted that the Official Plan provides for a wide range of housing and their original application for the housing component met this requirement, If circumstances change over the years, ClubLinlc may ~ppJy for some type of housing development on the subject lands. Nestor Cruz, 1454 Highbush Trail, stated that he practices Covey's seven habits where he works having responsibility for a multi-million dollar portfolio, He gave a favourable recommendation of the Covey Leadership program and stated that he would volunteer to work with the Town on implementing the program. He noted that the Covey program encourages personal excel1ence before organizational excellence, '1/- lID 9, . 10, 11. 12, . 13. 14. 15. 16. . 17. 191 DELEGA TIO~S fun Pillenger, 1235 Radom Street, Unit #54, stated that he operates a home-bued business in Pickering and noted that most self-help programs fail because they do not address the core issues, CO'ley's program goes to the root ofan individual's problems and concerns. This program is helpful for persons at worlc, bome and in the community, Roy Robinson, 915 Liverpool Road, stated that in comparing the Covey program with other programs, it must be noted that there is a cost benefit. After taking the Covey Leadership program, he bas been given the ability to bring groups together and felt that it bas been beneficial in the fanúly setting. Graham Browne, Burlington, stated that he is a Director of Human Resources Çor a company in Mississauga and noted that the Covey program creates a sense of ownership amongst employees. Such a program should be looked at as an investment. Fred Beer, Westney Road, stated that the statf of the Planning Department bas sought the ínput of the public with respect to the Official Plan. With respect to the ClubLink application, he stated that the community learned through a letter dated November 7, 1996 ITom ClubLink that it wants cluster housing pennitted in the Official Plan, There have been a series of meetings with representatives of ClubLinlc and the community but no concessions have been given by ClubLink. The flow of water in Spring Creek is not being allowed to run normally because it is being dammed and irrigation water will return to the Creek at a wanned temperature. He noted that the plans for the expanded golf course provides for a large contingency pond. He questioned why ClubLink would withdraw its application to the Region to allow housing but ask the Town to amend its Official Plan to provide for cluster housing. Chris Willens, R.R. #5, Claremont, stated that after seeing the letter ITorn ClubLink dated November 7, 1996, he not longer trusts what is said by the representatives of ClubLink and no longer supports the application to expand the 60lf course. Sue Willens, RR #5, Claremont, stated that she is concerned about the effect the expanded golf course will have on the water supply in area wells and on the cree1cs. She bas seen no evidence ITom experts contracted by the Town that the water supply will be protected. Rod Voss stated that the expansion of the golf course is not good for the environment and will lead to housing on the subject lands. Mr, Newman, Paddock Road, stated that he is concerned that any application respecting the ClubLink lands will be a threat to the environment and noted that the MTRCA sees the subject lands as environmentally sensitive, The additional six million gallons of water that is to be taken ûom the creek will be wanner when it returns to the creek He noted that there are other less environmentally sensitive areas in north Pic1cering that could be used for a golf course. Kurrie Storey, representing the Claremont and District Community A&sociation, stated that the community has expressed its concern about the housing component on the Clublin1c lands. The Official Plan should reflect what is wanted by the people and that is that there be no changes to the rwmber of houses to be built in the rural area. He stated that his Auoc:iatioll bas no problem with the IOIt course expansion. . . lID 18. . 19. 20. 21. 22. . 23. mn , D~A TIONS 192 Lome AJmack, 4745 Broc1c Road, stated that Mitchell Creek runs through a portion of his property and that no further water can be taken ûcm that Creek without damaging it, Sideline 14 could be closed ifan easement wu taken to provide for a hilcing trail but ClubLink Iilcely wants this road closed to accommodate housing, A conservation agreement should he entered into with ClubLink to ensure that the environmentally sensitive areas as maintained, that 811 easement is given for a hiking trail and that no water be taken ûom any of the creeks except during a period ofhigb water. He noted that the community bas continuously objected to any expansion by Clublink: and that Council should listen to this message. Greg Hoy, Sideline 12, stated that he considers himself a resident of Claremont and objects to the application by ClubLink for an expansion to the golf course. Ursula Evas stated that her land was expropriated for the airport and now she is being subjected to and expansion of the golf co:.¡rse by ClubLink. Steve Murray, R.R. #5, Claremont, stated that the area residents have a lack of trust in ClubLink. He noted that at an earlier meeting, the President of ClubLink indicated that the expanded golf course would be supported by a housing component. He is disappointed that the Town is not informing all residents in the areas of matters relating the ClubLink application, Heather Rigby, Concession 8 Road, stated that the ClubLink application is a microcosm of global problems and there is a need to find a balance with the environment. Lou Greenbaum, representing ClubLink, stated that if ClubLink wanted the housing component, they would have appealed Council's decision last January. The golf course will be profitable without the housing component and noted that this application is only for an expansion of an existing business. The letter of November 7, 1996 tTom ClubLink was written in the context of a 20 year life for the Official Plan and cluster housing was suggested to ensure that this type of housing is included in the Official Plan. The MTRCA has commented by letter dated November 29th and supports this application. All environmental management and monitoring program will be implemented that allows for resident input. He noted that Sideline 14 is in the environmentally sensitive area and should not be developed. ReIOlution 1#395/96 RESOLUTIONS Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson . That the rules of procedure be suspended to hear motions regarding development charges, Eastern Power Developers and the Covey Leadership program. CARRIED 193 118a1admt ~ Moved by Cow1ciIIor Ryan Secooded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has introduced amendments to the Development Charges Act that wiJl have a major impact on how municipalities fund their hard and soft k:l'VÌces that are required as a result of new growth and wiJl limit eligible services to be funded by development charges; and . WHEREAS the proposed amendments will require municipalities to contribute 10% towards the cost of hard services and 300/0 towards the cost of soft services for new growth and prohibit such facilities as hospitals and parldand to be funded through developmwt charges; and WHEREAS these amendments to the Development Charges Act combined with reductions in grants and subsidies to municipalities and the down-loading of services ITom the Province to municipalities will have a very negative impact on the finances of local governments and the quality of life of their residents; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is ignoring the advice of the Crombie Panel which as recently as November 8, 1996 recommended that the Development Charges Act be retained in its current form in order to allow municipalities to finance growth related to infrastructure; and WHEREAS an emergency meeting of the Mayors and Regional Chairs of the Greater Toronto Area municipalities has been called for December 6, 1996 to address this issue; . NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby aclcnowledges the direction taken by the City of Mississauga in its decision to issue a moratorium on all future development pending the resolution of the proposed amendments to the Development Charges Act; and THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby expresses its objection to the proposed amendments to the Development Charges Act; and THAT consideration of the new Town of Pickering Official Plan be t3bled until January 6, 1997 pending a financial report on the implications of the proposed legislation on the Town of Pickering; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Mayors and Regional Chairs meeting of December 6, 1996; and THAT Mayor Arthurs attend the Mayors and Regional Chairs Meeting to spea1c in support of this motion. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: CounciJJors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs . . . . 194 RMðIofImo #1397'" Moved by CounciDor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dic:keraon WHEREAS Eastern Power Developers lnc, proposes to utilize the Brock West Landfill Site to operate a demonstration waste recycling/conversion facility for emerging 3 R's technology projects; NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Town of Pic1cering opposes the continuation of the n:eipt or disposal of waste at the Brock West Landfill Site, other than the final movement of waste from the Brock North Landfill Site to the Brock West Landfill Site; and THAT The Corporation of the Town of Pickering is not in support of the use of the subject lands by Eastern Power Developers Inc. for the operation of a demonstration waste recycling/conversion facility on the subject lands; and THAT the Town Clerk be directed to forward the above resolution to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Region of Durham and the Hon. Janet Ecker M.P,P. Durham West. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #391196 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the following motion be tabled: WHEREAS the 1996 Operating Budget provides an allocation for the Covey Leadership and Training for Town staff, and WHEREAS the Town of Ajax has indicated that it is willing to participate in this program; NOW lHEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby dir«;ts staff to initiate the Covey Leadership and Seven Habits program in co-operation with at least the Town of Ajax. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Dic1cerson and Pistritto RøoIutioa #1399/96 Moved by CounciDor Johnson Seçonded by Councillor Senis That the Report of tile Executive Committee dated November 25, 1996 be adopted. CARRIED 195 Record. Vote 081~ Nl: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Ryan Resolution H4OO196 . Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Council receive Report PF 15/96 of the Director of Parks and Facilities related to the construction and interim contract of the Claremont Community Facility; and That Council approve Certific:ate of payment #5 and the interim contact to date; and That Council authorize the Director of Parks and Facilities to continue to approve all Certificates of payment provided the Municipal share of the project does not exceed $989,726 per Resolution #244/96. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: CounciUors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs . Resolution #401196 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That staffbe directed to prepare a by-law for the Council Meeting ofDecernber 16, 1996 to lower the speed limit on that portion of Rosebank Road fTonting St. Elizabeth Seton Separate School fTom 60 lci!ometres per hour to 50 lciIometres per hour. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Senis took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town ofPic1cering: By-law Number 4878/96 . Being a by-Jaw to dedicate those parts of Lot 91, Registrar's Compiled Plan 10SI, Pickerin& designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 4OR-16432, (Fairport Road) as public highway. By-law Number 4879/96 Being . by-law to dedicate Block 170, Plan 4OM-1810, Pickering (Stroud's Lane) as public highway, 196 lM BY.~WS By..taw Numþer 4880196 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 46 and 47, Plan 4OM-1836, Pickering (White Cedar Drive) as public highway. ay-law Number 4881196 . Being a by-law to dedicate Block 48, PIan 4OM-1836, Pickering (Silver Maple Drive) as public highway, By-law Number 4882/96 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 65, PIan 4OM-1832, Pickering (Silver Maple Drive) as public highway. By-law Number 4883/96 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 66, Plan 40M-1832, Pickering (White Cedar Drive) as public highway. Bv-law Number 4884/96 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 10 and 60, Plan 40M-1810, Pickering, ITem part lot control. By-law Number 4885/96 . Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 providing for the regulating cfparlcing, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and on private and municipal property, THIRD READ IN G : Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Senis moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4878/96, 4879/96, 4880/96, 4881/96, 4882/96, 4883/96, 4884/96 and 4885/96 be adopt,:d and the said by-law be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Cleric sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Pistritto stated that the Covey Leadership and Seven Habits program :s beneficial and is disappointed that T OWtl staff cannot attend this. 2, Councillor Senis directed staff to update the sewer inventory. . 3, Councillor Senis introduced a Notice of Motion to have staffbring forward a report in the Spring regarding apartments in houses. 4, Councillor Brenner introduced a Notice of Motion, to be IeCOnded by Councillor Ryan, to review poIII'ble partoorsbipa and co-operative servin¡ with the Town of Ajax, M s, . . IVD By-law Number 4887/96 197 °TllEt BUSINUS The roüowins matters wen considered prior to the regular meeting: a) The Executive Dirert.or or Operations stated that winter controllw started and he will provide an update on this ÌIIUe. b) The Executive Director of Operations stated that construction is now finished on all Town projects. c) The Executive Director of Operations noted that traffic calming measures, with the exception of speed humps, will be going ahead in the lwnIets of Chenywood, Greenwood and Whitevale. d) The Executive Director of Operations advised that Eastern Power Developers will be giving a demonstration of its recycling plans at the Region. e) The Director of Planning will set up meetings with the Ward Councillors and a meeting with all Members of Council to discuss the Official Plan. f) The Director of Planning reported that it has received a letter from the MTRCA dated November 29th commenting on the ClubLinlc application. g) The Director of Paries and Facilities reported that construction on the waterftont trail will be commenced in the Spring of 1997 at the price that was recently tendered. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW Councillor Johnson seconded by Council1or Dickerson moved for leave to introduce a By- law of the Town of Pic1cering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 2nd day of December, 1996 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Cleric sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed, lVJI} CARRIED The Meeting adjourned at 12:45 a,m, ADJOURNMENT . Dated L~~' 2r/~ APPENDIX D TO\VN OF PICIaRING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 25, 1996, preIeßtI ÎtlleVonteenth report to Council and recommends: 1. . . 2. . ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19/93(R) MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION ISZ0-0299304 CLUBLINK CORPORATION PART OF LOTS I3 TO 16, CONCESSION 7 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 19/93(}0 - 18Z0-0299304 I. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/93 (R) subnútted by CIubIink Corporation, to permit the expansion of the existing golf course facility ûom 27 boles to 45 holes, the construction ofa new clubhouse and establishment ora public hiking trail, on Part of Lots I3 to 16, Concession 7 in the Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to the co!\ditions outlined in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report 34/96; 2, That the Town Cleric be authorized to advise the Ministry of Municipal Affairs that the Town of Pickering recommends that Ministers Zoning Order Amendment Application 18Z0-0299304 (it) to permit the expansion of the existing golf course facility trom 27 holes to 45 holes, the construction of a new clubhouse and establishment of a public hilcing trail, on Part of Lots I3 to 16, Concession 7 in the Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No, II to Recommendation Report No, 34/96; 3, That Pickeril¡g Town Council authorize the Town Solicitor to initiate the process required for Council to consider closing, retiring, and selling a portion of the Sideline 14 road allowance between Regional Road No. 31 (the Seventh Concession Road) and the Eighth Concession Road; and 4, ThBt should a new Town of Pickering official plan be adopted by Town Council Planning staff be authorized to prepare and forward to the Region of Durham for their consideration, an appropriate modification to the Plan to recognize the land use supported by approval by Council of Zoning By- law Amendment Application A 19/93 (R). MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION 18Z0-0299504 T,DELLAPORTAS PART OF LOT II, CONCESSION 5 (WEST OF WESTNEY ROAD, SOUTH OF SIXTH CONCESSION ROAD IN THE HAMLET OF GREENWOOD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - ISZ0-0299504 That the Town of Pickering recommend to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Minister's Zoning Order Amendment Application 18Z0-0299504, submitted by Michael S. Manett Planning Services Ltd., on behalf of T. DeIIaportas, on 1ands being Part of Lot II, Concession 5, Town of Piclcering, to permit the aeation of one additional residential lot with a minimum lot fi'ontage of 5,0 metms and. minimum lot area of 0.65 ora hectare be REFUSED, That . request to Town Council by the applicant, Michael S, Mannct Plannina Servicea Ltd., on behalf of T, DeIIaportas, on 1ands being Part of Lot 11, Conceuion S, Town of Pidc:erinø, to amend tho Hamlet of Greenwood Development Plan to permit . 0,3 of. hectare mininum lot area (to be provided by. propOIId retained lot 011 tbesubject lands) be REJ'USU, 2 ), OBT AJN SEll VICES OF COMPUTER CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP ASSESSMENT PORTION OF PROPERTY SYSTEMS FILE Nt JMRP.R .A 4000 That the ManIaer of Information Syatema be authorized to retain . consultant to develop the aueument portion of the Property systema; . and that the amount ofS18,000 for the retention of the consultant be charged to Account 2126--2392. 4. TENDER NUMBER T -10-96 TENDER FOR WATERFRONT TRAIL FILE NUMBER . C4300 That Tender Number T-IO-96, submitted by Mopal Construction Limited in the amount of$81,816,62 be accepted; and that a project cost of $91,944.00, including the tender amount and other associated costs, be approved, 5, UPDATE OF AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND WORKPLAN FILE NUMBER - A 2110 . That the Report of the Chair of the Audit Committee dated November 8, 1996 providing an update of the Audit ComRÙttee recommendations and worlcpIan be received. 6. "INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY' - DECEMBER 10, 1996 "HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK" - DECEMBER 9 - 15, ]996 "CRIMES TOPPERS MONTH" - JANUARY, 1997 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY" - DECEMBER 10, ! 996 "HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK". DECEMBER 9 - 15, 1996 "CRIMES TOPPERS MONTII" - JANUARY, 1997 .