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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 9, 2002 ~ Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9, 2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. Mclean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson J. Reble B. Taylor T. Melymuk C. Rose D. Kearns - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Solicitor for the City - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Manager, Policy - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of November 11, 2002 (II) 1. QÉb.EGA TIONS Donna Dickson, representing the Pearl Earth Corporation, addressed the Committee with respect to a plasma conversion plant in Pickering. She requested a letter of acceptance from the Council to locate a facility in Pickering. - 1 - Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9,2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson Councillor Johnson relinquished the Chair to Councillor Mclean with respect to the following delegations: 2. The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the Pickering/Uxbridge Townline and Sideline 8: a. Brian Buckles, representing the Green Door Alliance questioned if City trucks and City culverts where used by Councillor Johnson on his property. He further questioned if citizens will see the final Terms of Settlement and did Councillor Johnson's actions contravene the City's Council Code of Conduct. He commented on the requirement that Councillor Johnson maintain the gate access at the townline and that native specimen trees be planted. He advised that the trees planted were mostly Scotch Pine and owned by a neighbouring resident. He urged Council to respond to these concerns. b. Lome Almack, R. R. 5, Claremont, representing the Green Door Alliance, stated his concurrence with Mr. Buckles comments and questioned if Council concur with Councillor Johnson's conduct. He requested that Mayor Arthurs request a full investigation by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. c. Bill Wilder, representing the Durham Conservation Association, stated that a report which was prepared by the Solicitor for the City states that Councillor Johnson must restore the property to its previous state, which has not taken place. He further stated that the residents are still in the dark about the signed agreement as it has not been made available to the public. He advised that the only person holding a key to the townline gate is Councillor Johnson. He requested an inquiry be undertaken by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. d. Allen & Lynn Turner, advised that they are the owners of the property bordering Councillor Johnson's, that they were not aware that Councillor Johnson intended to remove the trees from their property and they questioned who would reimburse them for their loss. They questioned why they have not been included in the process. -2- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9,2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson e. David Currie, representing the Durham Conservation Association, stated that the gate has been left open at various times, no attempt has been made to clear the brush piles, that the townline is a quagmire of mud, that seedlings have been planted rather than mature trees and that trees have been removed from the Turner/Bond property. He advised that citizens are asking for accountability. f. Liz Currie, representing the Durham Conservation Association, concurred with earlier comments and stated her concern with the lack of public participation and the manner in which this issue has been handled. She questioned if it would be possible to receive a copy of costs related to this matter. g. Jeff O'Byrne, 5100 Sideline 8, advised that an aggregate removal operation is taking place on Councillor Johnson's property, that trees have been damaged and removed, that the gravel and aggregate removal is damaging the environment, that no permits have been issued for aggregate removal and that no barriers have been placed around the pit. He questioned what affect this removal will have on the surrounding properties and why Sideline 8 is being resurfaced. He requested Council to act strongly on this matter and put a stop to it. h. Michael Tucker, representing the Durham Conservation Association, advised that the public had no input into the agreement nor did adjacent property owners. The remedial work required has not been done as specified, there are no ditches along the town line, the 300 seedlings are hard to find, four inches of topsoil has not been placed, fences not restored and road maintenance not done. He questioned if the results of the police investigation into the removal of the trees from the Turner property could be made available to the public along with the results of the gravel removal investigation. He requested Council take action. - 3- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9,2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson i. Angie Jones, representing the Durham Conservation Association, advised that Council promised public participation in this issue which has not occurred. She stated her concern with respect to conflict of interest and questioned if the company which signed off on the remedial work has been given contracts by the Public Works Department. She further questioned who would be paying for the remedial work stating that at no time should this expense be covered by the public. Councillor Johnson resumed Chair of the Committee of the Whole Meeting. III MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 52-02 RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURAL SERVICES MASTER PLAN FINAL REPORT 1. Approved Endorsement As a Planning Document See Recommendation #1 a. Bill Weston, representing the Museum Foundation, spoke on behalf of Pat Dunnill, commending staff on their report. He stated their concerns with respect to the lack of long term heritage for the Museum Village and that no items have been included except for the Hotel. He requested that $750,000 be included in the long term for the addition of new buildings to the Museum between the years 2006 - 2011. b. Gordon Willson, Whitevale, also commended staff on their excellent work but advised that Seaton Hiking Trail has not be given enough recognition. He stated that he would like to see the gateway property restored for access. 2. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 08-02 KINGSTON ROAD DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES STUDY CITY OF PICKERING COMMENTS Approved See Recommendation #2 -4- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9, 2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson 3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 09-02 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES PICKERING (NUCLEAR) WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY EXPANSION Approved See Recommendation #3 4. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 10-02 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PICKERING'S GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY Approved See Recommendation #1 Of Appendix II a. Ira Kagan, Solicitor, representing Arista Homes, Duffins Capital and Coughlan Homes advised that his clients support the Terms of Reference and the Growth Management Study. b. Sandy Rider, 494 Whitevale Road, requested that the Agricultural Preserve be maintained as agricultural land. c. Steven Brunswick, Solicitor, representing landowners in the agricultural preserve stated their support of the Growth Management Study and Terms of Reference. d. Chris Burkholder, 528 Elm Rd., Stouffville, stated that there is no viable reason for agricultural preserves on his lands. He thank the Mayor and Council for having this study completed. e. Sylvia Holloway, advised of her support of the study. She stated that agricultural easements exist on her land and she is concerned that if further encumbrances are put on her property the value of her land will go down. f. Rob Lyon, advised of his support of the Growth Management Study but is concerned with who will be responsible for paying for the development. - 5- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9, 2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson g. Lome Almack, Claremont, stated that this study was initiated, defined and financed by the developers. He requested that Council table this proposal. h. Mike Wilfore, 2 Jolmar Ave., stated that this area is well worth preserving. i. Graham Krosher, 219 Concession 3, stated that having the developers fund the study seems to be a conflict of interest. j. Eleanor Nash-Burkholder, hesitates to see developers fund the study but does agree with saving the agricultural lands. k. Gord Willson, Whitevale, supports the preservation of agricultural preserves and urged Council not to support the study. I. Elsie Belfrie, 251 Concession 3, questioned what is happening on the adjacent property and how long does a property get farmed before it is developed. m. Dayle Ressor, stated her support of the Growth Management Study. n. Charlene Shunomon, Solicitor for Carol Wildgoose, stated her support of the Growth Management Study. o. Bruce Flaherty, also supported the Growth Management Study and suggested that a resident of and in support of the agricultural preserve lands should sit on the Committee. p. David Steele, stated that a proper environmental map should be done of the entire area. 5. CLERKS REPORT CL 40-02 PROPOSED REGIONAL SMOKING BY-LAW Approved As Amended See Recommendation #4 -6- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9,2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson 6. CLERKS REPORT CL 37-02 APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS By-law Forwarded to Council IV OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor McLean gave notice of a motion concerning a grant request. 2. Councillor Ryan gave notice of a motion to come before Council at their January 20th, 2003 Council Meeting concerning the proposed new Regional Headquarters. 3. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. Mayor Arthurs distributed correspondence concerning a proposed new Regional Headquarters. b. Councillor Johnson advised that he is in support of two motions passed at the December 2nd, 2002 Special Council Meeting. Resolution #149/02 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Ryan To move In-Camera at 7:19 p.m. CARRIED Councillor Johnson addressed Council concerning a personal matter. -7- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 9, 2002 Chair: Councillor Johnson Resolution #150102 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ryan To rise from In-Camera at 7:20 p.m. CARRIED v ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1: 16 a.m. -8- ~'Úf ot. I I I I Appendix I Committee of the Whole Report COW 2002-12 That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on December 9, 2002, presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends: 1. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 52-02 RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURAL SERVICES MASTER PLAN FINAL REPORT 1. That Report OES 52-02 be received by Council; and 2. That the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Master Plan Final Report (November 2002) be endorsed as a planning document; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 2. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 08-02 KINGSTON ROAD DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES STUDY CITY OF PICKERING COMMENTS 1. That Council receive for information Report CAO-08-02 concerning the Kingston Road Design Opportunities Study, prepared by Totten Sims Hubicki . Associates (TSH) for the Region of Durham; and 2. That Council endorse the following recommendations: i) That a signalized intersection and formalized pedestrian crossing be established on Kingston Road mid-block between Liverpool Road and Glenanna Road; and ii) That the Region of Durham continue to offer excess road allowance along Kingston Road to abutting private landowners to encourage development opportunities and enhanced landscaped areas on properties fronting Kingston Road; and iii) That the Region of Durham commence the detailed design work of Kingston Road between Pine Creek and the Ontario Hydro Corridor (east of Valley Farm Road) in 2003, and commence the implementation of works in 2004; and 3. That Council authorize the CAO to prepare in 2003 a "5-Year Downtown Implementation Strategy" for Council's consideration. -9- Appendix I Committee of the Whole Report COW 2002-12 4. That a copy of this Report and Council's recommendations be circulated to the Region of Durham. 3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 09-02 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES PICKERING (NUCLEAR) WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY EXPANSION 1. That Report CAO 09-02 regarding the Pickering (Nuclear) Waste Management Facility Expansion be received; and 2. That Council endorse Report CAO 09-02, including the comments provided by Acres & Associated, as the City of Pickering's comments on the draft EA guidelines for the Pickering (Nuclear) Waste Management Facility Expansion; and 3. That Report CAO 09-02 be forwarded to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for consideration in finalizing the EA guidelines for the Pickering (Nuclear) Waste Management Facility Expansion, to the Ontario Power Generation, and to the Nuclear Waste Management Association for information. 4. CLERKS REPORT CL 40-02 PROPOSED REGIONAL SMOKING BY-LAW That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby advises the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham that it supports the Regional Smoking By-law, attached as Appendix "0" to Report #2002-MOH-40 of the Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health; and FURTHER that the Council of the City of Pickering states it's objection to any material alteration of the by-law that would lead to weakening any of its provisions; and FURTHER that this motion be circulated to all lower tier municipalities in Durham, to the Regional Chair, the Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health and the Chair of Health and Social Services. - 10-