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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 9, 2004 Executive Comm ittee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9, 2004 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Mclean PRESENT: Mayor Dave Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: 1. J. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer E. Buntsma - Director, Operations & Emergency Services N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer B. Taylor - City Clerk R. Holborn - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering A. Greentree - Supervisor, Legislative Services ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of January 26, 2004 ~ 1. Craig Henry, 1240 Engel Court, addressed the Committee with respect to the Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) at the intersection of Oklahoma Drive and Eyer Drive. Mr. Henry advised that he has lived in the area for 4 Y:z years and has found this intersection difficult to navigate. His recommendations include: the installation of 4-way lights at the intersection of Eyer Drive and Oklahoma Drive; a separate entrance and exit from the school parking lot; community - 1 - 3. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9,2004 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Mclean education concerning the use of the lights; or consideration be given to changing the timing of the lights in order that the crossing guard and lights are not in conflict. He recommended that a full study of this intersection be undertaken. He advised that the new school principal is in favour of an additional entrance. III MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 08-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/03 GTA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES INC. 940 BROCK ROAD PART OF LOT 19. RANGE 3 Approved By-law Forwarded to Council See Recommendation #1 1. Bryce Jordan, Planning Consultant for Applicant, advised that his client is in full agreement with staff recommendations. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 09-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/03 PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORP. 813-821 BROCK ROAD PART OF LOT 18. RANGE 3. B.F.C. Approved By-law Forwarded to Council See Recommendation #2 CLERK'S REPORT CL 07-04 BY-LAW TO LICENCE AND REGULATE PET SHOPS AND KENNELS By-law Forwarded to Council - 2- Executive Comm ittee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9,2004 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Mclean 1. Jackie Leaf, advised that the by-law is necessary as cruelty to animals has been established. She provided her account of the terrible conditions in a local pet store and advised that her puppy died three weeks after purchase. She requested a copy of the by-law to licence and regulate pet shops and kennels. 2. Sean Colangelo, Markham, thanked and commended staff for their efforts and steps being taken to deal with the issue of responsible pet car in pet stores. He requested that the Council members in Markham be contacted concerning this matter and encouraged to pass a similar by-law. 3. Tammy-Lee McDermott, gave her account of what happened when she went to one of the pet stores in Pickering. She questioned why nothing has been done sooner. 4. Naji Majdalani, Lucky Pet Store owner, advised that he has been in business for two years. The Humane Society has visited his establishment on several occasions and confirmed that the conditions are acceptable. He advised that only 1 % to 2% of his dogs have contracted Parvo virus and believes this to be normal. The dog cages are 4' x 2' and if the dogs are small there are two per cage. He further advised that the Humane Society recommended he put the cages on top of each other. Mr. Majdalanii confirmed that he has familiarized himself with the draft by-law, understands the penalties and is of the opinion that he can continue to operate his business and comply with the by-law. He further advised Council of his education and experience and confirmed that he no longer conducts medical procedures on his dogs nor does he medicate other people's dogs. Mr. Majdalani detailed the steps he takes when a dog is diagnosed with Parvo and confirmed that he does not register the Parvo case to the Ontario Veterinarian College. 4. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 04-04 REDUCED LOAD PERIOD BY-LAW ANNUAL COMPILATION OF STREETS By-law Forwarded to Council -3- Executive Comm ittee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9, 2004 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Mclean 5. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 03-04 NO PARKING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 2359/87 FIELDLIGHT BOULEVARD/BRANDS COURT By-law Forwarded to Council 6. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 02-04 HEAVY TRUCK BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 55/74 -ROSEBANK ROAD By-law Forwarded to Council 7. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 05-04 THROUGH HIGHWAY BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 2366/87 DARWIN DRIVE By-law Forwarded to Council 8. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 06-04 STOP SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 2632/88 ROCKWOOD DRIVE By-law Forwarded to Council -4- Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9,2004 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Mclean 11. 12. 9. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 07-04 NO PARKING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 2359/87 GARVOLIN AVENUE By-law Forwarded to Council 10. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 08-04 STOP SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 2632/88 ACORN LANE By-law Forwarded to Council OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 01-04 NO PARKING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO BY. LAW 2359/87 ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE By-law Forwarded to Council PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 07-04 WALSH, ALBERT LAND DIVISION APPLICATION LD 127/03 PART LOT 11, PLAN 282, PICKERING TRANSFER OF EASEMENT DESIGNATED AS PART 2, PLAN 40R-22481 ROAD DEDICATION DESIGNATED AS PART 10. PLAN 40R-11206 BY-law Forwarded to Council - 5- 2. 3. 4. 5. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9, 2004 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Mclean 13. CLERK'S REPORT CL 06-04 APPOINTMENTS TO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE By-law Forwarded to Council 14. CLERK'S REPORT CL 05-04 BY-LAW TO RESTRICT THEIDLING OF VEHICLES By-law Forwarded to Council 15. CLERK'S REPORT CL 08-04 APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW By-law Forwarded to Council IV OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Johnson advised that he will be taking vacation the week of February 16th. Councillor Johnson advised that he will not be running in the Federal election. Councillor Brenner requested details regarding "green community" developments from the Director, Planning & Development. Councillor McLean requested staff to promote the need for residents to promptly clear snow from sidewalks. Councillor McLean questioned why Councillors were not advised of the Cherrywood Transformer Ad Hoc Committee meeting and requested that the Chief Administrative Officer provide Council with further information regarding this matter. -6- Executive Comm ittee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 9, 2004 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Mclean 6. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed correspondence concerning the assessment on Pickering Harbour properties, a memo from the Director, Operations & Emergency Services with respect to a new program concerning benches and parks, and a memo from the Economic Development Officer concerning the Greater Toronto Clean Air Council. b) Councillor Johnson thanked staff for their work at the Claremont Park and keeping the ice flooded. He requested staff to investigate the cost of a new ice plant if a roof is built over the ice pad. c) Councillor Ashe questioned the Procedural By-law concerning abstention from voting. d) Mayor Ryan advised of an initiative he would like Council to put forward to collect books for northern communities. He suggested using City facilities as collection points and will contact Mr. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor for approval. e) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services distributed and the Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering discussed a handout on the 2004 Regional Roads Servicing and Financing Study and the emphasis by the Region on the widening of Taunton Road from Pickering east. Members discussed and concurred that elected officials on Regional Council should have input into setting capital project priorities. v ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:32 pm - 7- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-02 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on February 9, 2004, presents its second report to Council and recommends: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 08-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/03 GTA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES INC. 940 BROCK ROAD PART OF LOT 19. RANGE 3 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/03, be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit additional industrial and commercial uses, except a truck depot and a waste management and transfer facility, within the existing one- storey building at 940 Brock Road, and to limit non-industrial uses to 25% of the building's floor area, on lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3, City of Pickering, submitted by Bryce Jordan of Sernas Associates on behalf of Vern Chelin of GT A Industrial Properties Inc. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/03, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Report PO 08-04, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 09-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/03 PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORP. 813-821 BROCK ROAD PART OF LOT 18. RANGE 3. B.F.C. 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/03, be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit additional industrial and commercial uses, except a truck depot and a waste management and transfer facility, within the three existing buildings at 813 - 821 Brock Road, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Range3, B.F.C., City of Pickering, submitted by Bryce Jordan of Sernas Associates on behalf of Samuel Wygodny of Presidential Management & Development Corporation. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/03, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Report PO 09-04, be FOWARDED to City Council for enactment - 8-