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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 26, 2004Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner PRESENT: Mayor Dave Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer B. Taylor - City Clerk C. Rose - Manager, Policy R. Pym - Principal Planner- Development Review D. Kearns - Committee Coordinator ABSENT: E. Buntsma - Director, Operations & Emergency Services -Vacation ii) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of June 29, 2004 (11) PRESENTATION The Pickering Old Timers Hockey League made a pledge of $25,000 to the Picketing Minor Hockey Association in support of their million dollar commitment for ice facilities. The Pickering Old Timers Hockey League presented a cheque of $5,000 as part of that pledge. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner (111) 1. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 32-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6/03 IBI GROUP ON BEHALF OF 1334281 ONTARIO LIMITED NORTHWEST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND GRANITE COURT Approved By-Law Forwarded To Council See Recommendation #1 Paul White, 507 Cliffview Road, recognized that this parcel of land should be developed but stated his concern with the impact of increased traffic. He expressed the need for the widening of Whites Road before development of this property continues. Mary Murray, 1311 Gallant Court, stated that a commercial enterprise should not be built on this site as this would cause vermin, smells of garbage and increased traffic. She suggested that this parcel of land be used for the widening of Whites Road. Michelle Fellows, 534 Downland Dr., stated her concern with the increase in traffic congestion and the light at the intersection of Oklahoma Drive and Eyer Drive not accommodating this traffic. 4. Resident, 1213 Engel Court, stated that another supermarket is not required in the area and strongly recommended the refusal of the application. o Marion Lundrigan, 1311 Gallant Court, advised that the traffic is already congested and will only increase with this development. The lights on the property and the truck traffic will affect the neighboudng residents. She recommended that this property not be developed. Jacqueline Smart, stated that there is a horrendous amount of traffic on Whites Road which will increase if this development is approved. More industry is needed not shopping plazas and she suggested Council look at a commercial operation for this property. 7. Peter Gunn, 532 Downland Drive, stated his concern with increased traffic. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 31-04 PLANNING REFORM INITIATIVES PLANNING ACT REFORM AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD REFORM; CONSULTATION DISCUSSION ADDrOved See Recommendation #2 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 27-04 CHURCH STREET URBANIZATION AND EXTENSION 388270 ONTARIO LIMITED (NOW PANATTONI CANADA INC) WEST SIDE OF CHURCH STREET, SOUTH OF BAYLY STREET BY-LAWS TO STOP-UP, CLOSE, CONVEY AND DEDICATE VARIOUS PORTIONS OF ROAD ALLOWANCES AS PUBLIC HIGHWAYS By-laws Forwarded to Council PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 29-04 DANLU HOLDINGS LIMITED, PLAN 40M-1981 FINAL ASSUMPTION OF PLAN OF SUBDIVISION By-laws Forwarded to Council CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 22-04 SECTION 357/358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES ADDroved See Recommendation #3 OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 22-04 QUOTATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCK Approved See Recommendation #4 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 24-04 FORMAL QUOTATIONS QUARTERLY REPORT FOR INFORMATION Approved See Recommendation #5 o PROCLAMATIONS: "FALLS PREVENTION WEEK"-OCTOBER 17-23, 2004 "SAFE HOMES FOR CHILDREN WEEK" - OCTOBER 4-10, 2004 "INVITE US ALONG MONTH" - SEPTEMBER, 2004 "BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH" - SEPTEMBER, 2004 Approved See Recommendation #6 (IV) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on July 26, 2004, presents its thirteenth report to Council and recommends: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 32-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6~03 IBI GROUP ON BEHALF OF 1334281 ONTARIO LIMITED NORTHWEST CORNER OF WHITES RD AND GRANITE COURT That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/03, be APPROVED as set out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix i to Report PD 32-04, to amend the existing zoning on the subject property to permit a retail food store and a variety of office and commercial uses, submitted by IBI Group on behalf of 1334281 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Street Parcel of 40M-1334, now Part 1, 2, and 3, 40R-18421, City of Pickering. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting notice, public meeting report and the public meeting differs to some degree from that presented in the report of the Director, Planning & Development, dated July 9, 2004, Report PD 32-04, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/03, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 32-04 be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. That the Region be advised that the City supports the early implementation of improvements to Whites Road in the vicinity of the subject lands and encourages the Region to favourably consider any offer of financial assistance by the owner to advance the necessary improvements. Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 31-04 PLANNING REFORM INITIATIVES PLANNING ACT REFORM AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD REFORM: CONSULTATION DISCUSSION That Pickering Council RECEIVE and ENDORSE as its comments Report PD 31-04 on the Planning Act Reform, Provincial Policy Statement and Ontario Municipal Board Discussion Papers, prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 2004, EBR Registry Numbers: PF04E0004 and PF04E005; That Pickering Council REQUEST the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to maintain the existing provincial policies and legislation where identified, and incorporate Pickering's recommended changes with respect to each of the planning reform components: the Planning Act / Bill 26, the Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2004; the Provincial Policy Statement; and the Ontario Municipal Board; That Pickering Council REQUEST the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to release a comprehensive package of reforms for further consultation, which includes the above planning reform initiatives and the results of other provincial initiatives, including the Golden Horseshoe Growth Management Plan, Transportation Strategy and the Greenbelt Task Force, prior to finalizing the initiatives; That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 31-04 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of the Environment, and the Region of Durham. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 22-04 SECTION 357~358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES That Report CS 22-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received and that: The write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and, Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 The appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 22-04 QUOTATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCK That Report QES 22-04 for the supply and delivery of a 3/4 ton pick-up truck be received and that: Quotation No. Q-26-2004 submitted by Donway Ford Sales Ltd. for the supply and delivery of a 3/4 ton pick-up truck in the amount of $32,520.00 (GST & PST extra) be accepted; The total purchase cost of $37,413.00 and a net purchase cost of $35,136.60 be approved; That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project through the issuance of debt; a) Debt financing not exceeding the amount of $35,000 for a period not exceeding five years, at a rate to be determined; be approved and the balance of approximately $137 plus financing costs be financed from current funds; b) Financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $7,800 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2005 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; c) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this loan and repayment thereof falls within the City's Debt and Financial Obligations approved Annual Repayment Limit for debt and other financial obligations for 2004 as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario; d) The Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and' 5. Staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 o CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 24-04 FORMAL QUOTATIONS QUARTERLY REPORT FOR INFORMATION That Report CS 24-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information be received for information. PROCLAMATIONS: "FALLS PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 17-23, 2004" "SAFE HOMES FOR CHILDREN WEEK OCTOBER 4-'10, 2004" "INVITE US ALONG MONTH"- SEPTEMBER, 2004 'BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH' - SEPTEMBER,, 2004 That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Falls Prevention Week"- October 17 - 23, 2004 "Safe Homes for Children Week" - October 4 - 10, 2004 "Invite Us Along! Month" - September, 2004 "Breakfast for Learning Month" - September, 2004 J:Minutes:Executive:13July26