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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 17, 2002 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17,2002 7:35 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner (left at 9:45 p.m. to tend to a family matter) M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll B. Taylor C. Rose A. Greentree - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - City Clerk - Manager, Policy - Supervisor, Legislative Services ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of July 29, 2002 ~ 1. Ruth Ann Schedlich, Second Vice President, Social Development Council Ajax- Pickering, addressed Council to communicate the financial challenges the council is facing. Ms. Schedlich provided a brief history of the Council and an overview of the 2002 programs they offer to the community. The Council's financial challenges, according to Ms. Schedlich are a direct result of the funding cuts of the United Way. The stable funding of approximately $80,000, which the Council has traditionally received, has been reduced by 38% in 2002 as a result of the United Way's change to their funding policies. The Town of Ajax has recently approved a - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2002 7:35 p.m. $4000 grant to the Council, and they are requesting the City of Pickering to match the Ajax grant and consider additional funding be considered in the 2003 budget. 2. Gayle Hutchinson, 4742 Sideline 4, Ashburn, spoke on behalf of the residents in the Sideline 2, 4 & 6 area respecting noise and zoning issues they are facing as a result of the dirt bike racing on private property in their community. The residents claim that the noise and pollution is offensive, unwelcomed, and invasive. They fear their property value is being compromised and some residents claim they are experiencing health problems as a direct result of the noise. Ms. Hutchinson committed to providing Council with a videotape of the dirt bike activities. The area residents are requesting Council for assistance in dealing with the noise and dirt caused by the dirt bikes. 3. Charlie Rankin, 925 Bayly Street, Unit 99, presented Council with a petition signed by 2700 residents in support of construction of a bike trail in the City of Pickering. Mr. Rankin expressed the desire for a path running from the north end to the south end of the City and for bike lanes to be incorporated on Highway 2 and other appropriate roads within the City. 4. Chuck Kunc, representative of Can-Sort Recycling Inc., presented Council with background information in support of their revised application to increase waste tonnage received at their 1048 Toy Avenue facility. Mr. Kunc requested to be included on the list of delegations at the October 7th meeting. Councillor Brenner requested Mr. Kunc to provide Council with the details respecting the proximity of the Can-Sort facility to Krosno Creek. 5. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, addressed Council respecting the zoning application submitted by Pickering Holdings Inc. on the south side of Kingston Road, east of Whites Road. Ms Spencer objects to the day nursery, bakery and restaurant uses, as she believes that all that is required in the area is business space and a low-rise hotel. Ms. Spencer apprised Council of the negative impact existing businesses have on their lives and requested that her concerns be considered during the application review process. 6. Dan McTeague, MP, addressed Council. Although this type of development is typically a local issue, he believes that the possibility that many merchants / entrepreneurs may be out of business during the transition period, this matter may be of Federal concern. Not only does this impact employment, the void in the -2- Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17,2002 7:35 p.m. market may impact the fair competition threshold. Mr. McTeague encouraged Council to consider issues during their application deliberations. 7. Omelia Richichi, representative of First Simcha Shopping Centre, also addressed Council respecting Planning Report PO 33-02 regarding the development of the Metro East Trade Centre site. She confirmed that Charter Hall Management Group has been released and may immediately begin working with INVAR. Ms. Richichi advised that First Simcha is committed to working with staff but are also anxious to proceed with the next phase in February 2003. III RESOLUTIONS Resolution #102/02 - Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Planning Committee dated September 9,2002, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #103/02 - Appendix #11 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated September 9, 2002, be adopted. CARRIED -3- Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2002 7:35 p.m. Resolution #104/02 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. (a) That Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by First Simcha Shopping Centers Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to redesignate the METC/Wal-Mart property and surrounding lands including Canadian Tire and the Pickering Home & Leisure Centre from Regional Node 2 to Specialty Retailing Node on Schedule I - Land Use Structure, and to also transfer existing site-specific policies relating to the METC site from section 3.7 to section 3.6 of the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PO 33-02, be APPROVED; and (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan be forwarded to City Council for approval, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PO 33-02, and subsequently, that Amendment 9 be FORWARDED FOR APPROVAL by the City Clerk to the Region of Durham; and 2. (a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to permit the deletion of the trade center as a permitted use, increase the maximum gross floor area for all uses, decrease the minimum floor area for a large format food store, and other minor changes on the METC/Wal-Mart property be APPROVED AS REVISED; and (b) That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01, as set out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PO 32-02 be FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL for enactment; and 3. That staff be AUTHORIZED to make any necessary informational revisions to the Village East Neighbourhood policies and the Regional Node 2 Development Guidelines to further implement the Specialty Retailing Node designation in the Pickering Official Plan; and 4. That a copy of Report Number PO 33-02 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the applicant for their information. CARRIED -4- Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17,2002 7:35 p.m. Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Holland and Ryan Councillor Brenner Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #104/02 a Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by First Simcha Shopping Centers Limited be deferred to the Council Meeting of October 7,2002. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland and Ryan No: Councillors Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #104/02 b Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Holland That the Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by First Simcha Shopping Centers Limited be referred to a Durham agency, that deals with conflict resolution, for mediation. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland and Ryan No: Councillors Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs - 5 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17,2002 7:35 p.m. Resolution #105/02 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "International Walk to School Day" - October 2, 2002 "World Breastfeeding Week" - October 1 - 7, 2002 "Rouge Park Week" - September 30 - October 5, 2002 CARRIED Resolution #106/02 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Holland For leave to Introduce a motion concerning matching the Town of Ajax's grant of $4000 to the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering. LOST Resolution #107/02 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Johnson For leave to Introduce a motion concerning submitting a request to the United Way to restore funding to the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering to the 2001 levels. CARRIED - 6 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17,2002 7:35 p.m. Resolution #108/02 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Johnson WHEREAS the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering provides an essential service to the communities of Ajax and Pickering; and WHEREAS the dramatic decrease in funding from the United Way of Ajax-Pickering to the Social Development Council dramatically impacts their ability to provide vital services to the community; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests that the United Way restore funding to the Social Development Council to 2001 levels. TABLED Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #108/02 a Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the resolution be amended to read: "NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests the United Way to reconsider the Social Development Council's application and to attend a Council meeting to discuss the application. LOST - 7 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17,2002 7:35 p.m. Resolution #108/02 b Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the Motion be tabled until after the United Way has addressed Council regarding funding to the Social Development Council. CARRIED llY.) ßY-~AW.§ That Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Pickles, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of Pickering: Bv-Iaw Number 6011/02 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (OPA 01-008/D, OPA 04-005/P, A 25/01) Bv-Iaw Number 6012/02 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering. (OPA 01-005/P) Bv-Iaw Number 6020/02 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Lot 2, Plan 473, City of Pickering. (A 18101) By-law Number 6021/02 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in part of Lot 20, Concession 8, in the City of Pickering. (A 16/00) -8- Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2002 7:35 p.m. By-law Number 6022/02 Being a By-law to exempt Lots 7 to 11, inclusive, and 17 to 22, inclusive, Plan 40M-2086, Pickering, from part lot control. By-\aw Number 6023/02 Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 31 and 35, Plan 40M-2089, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 6024/02 Being a By-law to dedicate Part Lot 9, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 5, Plan 40R-11207, (Oakburn Street) as public highway. THIRD READING: Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Pickles, moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6011/02, 6012/02, 6020/02, 6021/02, 6022/02, 6023/02 and 6024/02, be adopted and the said by-laws 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 v OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland expressed his gratitude to the Mayor for appointing him to the GT A OMB Review Committee. Councillor Holland stated that he believes Council should not be concerned with OMB costs when deliberating planning issues, but rather should be considering sound planning principals. 2. Councillor Johnson requested staff to investigate the City's options in addressing the noise and pollution issues resulting from dirt bikes. The Mayor further requested the City Clerk to determine if the authorities are conducting an inquest into the death of a child resulting from an A TV accident. -9- Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2002 7:35 p.m. 3. Councillor Johnson introduced a Notice of Motion, seconded by Councillor Holland, to make a grant to the Social Development Council. 4. The following items were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Mayor advised that Council is required to comment on the proposed Provincial I Federal Electoral Ward Boundaries. The City Clerk shall draft a response and circulate to all members of Council for input. b) The Mayor advised that Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Janet Ecker, MPP have invited him to meet regarding Seaton. The Mayor confirmed that no agenda has been set. The Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. As additional members of Council were interested in attending also, the Mayor requested the City Clerk to contact the MPP's office to enquire if other members of Council may also attend. c) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed copies of the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel's Draft Principles. d) The Mayor advised that the Durham Family court clinic is hosting a car rally on October 5, 2002 and distributed brochures to Members of Council. e) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed a copy of the Director, Planning & Development's response to Council's request for information respecting the North Pickering Golf Course. f) The Chief Administrative Officer showcased the award won at the CNE by the Parks & Facilities Division along with Dorsey James. g) The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council that staff are investigating the web access difficulties recently reported by members of the public - 10- Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17,2002 7:35 p.m. M) CO~FIRMA TION BY-LAW Bv-Iaw Number 6025/02 Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Pickles, moved for leave to introduce a By- law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering at its Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2002. CARRIED (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. DATED MAYOR CLERK - 11 - Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2002-8 That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on September 9th, 2002 presents its eighth report to Council: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 34-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 40/00 PICKERING HOLDINGS INC. ET AL 815 KINGSTON ROAD (PART OF LOTS 27 AND 28, B.F.C. RANGE 3) SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD EAST OF WHITES ROAD 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment A 40/00 be APPROVED subject to conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report Number PO 34-02, to: . retain vehicle sales and rental uses on the 'Boyer' parcel; . retain hotel plus accessory uses on the 'Pickering Holdings' and 'Veridian' parcels; . permit piping of the watercourse on the 'Pickering Holdings' parcel, subject to necessary approvals from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; and . permit hotel plus accessory uses, vehicle sales and rental uses, and a full range of retail, restaurant and office uses on all three parcels, being Part of Lots 27 and 28, B.F.C., Range 3. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 40-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/02 D.&J.MACKERACHER 501 ROSEBANK ROAD SOUTH (PART BLOCK K, PLAN 418) NORTH-EAST CORNER OF ROSEBANK ROAD AND COWAN CIRCLE 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/02, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report No. PO 40-02, to permit the establishment of a second dwelling unit in the main dwelling unit, submitted by D. & J. MacKeracher, on lands being Part Block K, Plan 418 (Part 2, Plan 40R-12933), City of Pickering. 2. That the Applicants' request to provide vehicular access to the site from Cowan Circle be DENIED. - 12 - Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2002-8 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 42-02 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S PERMISSION TO DEVELOP LANDS BY LAND SEVERANCE E. AGNEW ET AL 1837-1841 APPLEVIEW ROAD PART OF LOT 3. PLAN 330. LOT 16. PLAN 1051 1. That the request made by E. Agnew et ai, be APPROVED, to permit the division of the subject lands, being Part of Lot 3, Plan 330 and Lot 16, Plan 1051 (known as 1837-1841 Appleview Road), for five additional lots by Land Severance rather than be draft plan of subdivision. - 13 - Appendix II Committee of the Whole Report COW 2002-9 That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on September 9, 2002, presents its ninth report to Council and recommends: 1. MAYORS OFFICE REPORT MO 03-02 GT AA PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATUS UPDATE 1. That Council receive for information, Report to Council MO 03-02 providing a status update on the GTAA's Pickering Advisory Committee. 2. CLERKS REPORT CL 30-02 APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 905 BAYLY ST., 1915 DENMAR RD.. 1310 FIELDLIGHT BLVD. AND 1345 ALTONA ROAD 1. That the draft by-law to appoint three persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 905 Bayly St., 1915 Denmar Rd., 1310 Fieldlight Blvd. and 1345 Altona Rd. be forwarded to Council for approval. 3. PROCLAMATIONS "BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH" "WHITE RIBBON AGAINST PORNOGRAPHY WEEK" "TERRY FOX RUN DAY" That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Breakfast for Learning Month" - September, 2002 "White Ribbon Against Pornography Week" - October 20 - 27,2002 "Terry Fox Run Day" - September 15, 2002 - 14 -