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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 13, 2004Special Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 13, 2004 8:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner D. Dickerson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor T. Melymuk C. Rose D. Watrous ABSENT: R. Johnson T.J. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer (Acting) and Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Manager, Policy - Committee Coordinator - Family Emergency - Chief Administrative Officer (Medical Leave) (I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. Councillor Ashe declared a conflict in' the Resolution and By-law-~ respecting OPA 04-002/P as he is a member of the Whitevale Golf Club which is included in the Study Area. Special Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 13, 2004 8:00 PM (11) 1. DELEGATIONS The following delegations addressed Council concerning the Growth Management Study Area Implementation: a) Terry Nuspl, 140 Woodview Drive, requested Council oppose this recommendation advising of their promise to preserve the agricultural land in perpetuity. b) Bonnie Littley, representing Rouge Duffins Greenspace Coalition, stated their objection to this recommendation and their mistrust in the study. She compared the Picketing Plan to the Provincial Plan and stated that much more land would be developed with the Pickering Plan. She advised that they look forward to the agricultural preserve being included in the Greenbelt. c) John Rider, 494 Whitevale Road, read the deputation prepared by Sandy Rider advising of her objection to the recommendation and the urbanization of the agricultural preserve up to Taunton Road. This is morally wrong, as Council promised the agricultural lands would be kept in perpetuity. d) Don Harvey, 470 Conc. Rd. 3, requested Council vote against this resolution, advising that houses should not be built in this unique area. e) John Newell, representing Cherrywood Community Association and the Ontario Vernal Ponds Association, stated their concern with the environmental affects and advised that development should not occur near the Herron Rookery. He further advised of their objection to this recommendation. Jim Thompson, Whitevale, stated his opposition to the recommendation, the adopting by-laws and the inclusion of the agricultural preserve in the Growth Management Study Area. g) Wolf Mueller, 2955 Altona Road, stated his opposition to developing and destruction of this area. h) Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, stressed the importance of meeting and talking with the Province and requesting an Environmental Assessment of the Greenwood, Seaton and Agricultural Preserve. 2 Special Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 13, 2004 8:00 PM i) J) k) I) Isobel Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, commented on the poor judgement of Council to hold the strategic planning session at Deer Creek Golf & Country Club. She further stated that Council have made a big mistake in fighting with the Province. Mike Wilfer, 2 Jomar Avenue, stated that the direction Council is taking is ethically and morally wrong. Brian Evely, 853 Chapleau Drive, advised of his opposition to growth on the agricultural preserve and to the passing of the recommendation. Council should be sitting at the Seaton planning table to get the best deal for the City. He asked Council to vote against this land use and study other areas for development. Jim Robb, I Braeburn Blvd., representing the Friends of the Rouge Watershed, distributed and reviewed his comments advising that the Friends of the Rouge Watershed agree with the Durham Region Director of Strategic Planning that the Growth Management Study is subjective and flawed. He stated that Council should not pass an Official Plan Amendment, which recommends development of the Agricultural Preserve. m) John Wager, advised that the residents want the entire Village of Greenwood included in the greenbelt area. (111) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #163104 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-18, Appendix I, dated November 22, 2004, be adopted. Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Conflict: Absent: CARRIED Councillors Brenner, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Councillor Dickerson Councillor Ashe Councillor Johnson -3- PICKER1NG Special Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 13, 2004 8:00 PM Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor McLean, to implement a zoning strategy to protect aboriginal lands. (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 6410/04 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 13 to the Official Plan for the City of Picketing as it relates to the Seaton lands. (OPA 04-002/P) By-law Number 6411/04 Being a by-law adopt Amendment 13 to the Official Plan for the City of Picketing as it relates to the Agricultural Assembly lands. (OPA 04-002/P) CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that By-law Numbers 6410/04 and 6411/04, 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 -4- Special Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 13, 2004 8:00 PM (V) CLOSED MEETING Resolution #164/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council meet In Camera to discuss matters of potential litigation and a personnel issue. CARRIED directed to report to Council on this matter. Resolution #166104 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report CS 47-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning Outstanding Recovery of Water Bomber Costs, be received; and That Recommendation 2(a) set out in Report CS 47-04 be adopted; and That the appropriate officials of the City of Picketing be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. REFERRED BACK TO STAFF -5- Resolution #165104 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Confidential Memorandum dated December 8, 2004 from the Solicitor for the City regarding the Berrywood Development Application be received; and That the recommendation set out in this memorandum be adopted. CARRIED Council considered a Confidential Memorandum dated December 13, 2004 from the (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer regarding a Purchasing/Personnel matter. Councillor Ashe discussed an issue regarding fire dispatch and the (Acting) CAO was Special Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 13, 2004 8:00 PM Resolution #166/04(a) Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Referred to staff. CARRIED (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6412~04 Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, 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 Picketing at its Special Meeting of December 13, 2004. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan No: Councillor Ashe and Dickerson Absent: Councillor Johnson (v~) DATED ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:44 pm. ,~' CITY CLERK -6- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-18 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on November 22, 2004, presents its eighteenth report to Council and recommends: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 42-04 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 04-002/P AMENDMENT 13 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN CITY INITIATED: GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY AREA IMPLEMENTATION PART OF LOTS 24-35, CONCESSION 2 PART OF LOTS 17-24, LOTS 25-35, CONCESSION 3 LOTS 17-35, CONCESSION 4 LOTS 17-35, CONCESSION 5 PART OF LOTS 31-35, CONCESSION 6 That Picketing Council RECEIVE Report PD 42-04 on Official Plan Amendment OPA 04-002/P (now Amendment 13 to the Pickering Official Plan), City initiated: Growth Management Study Area Implementation; and (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 04-002/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to implement the Counciil endorsed Structure Plan of the Growth Management Study Area, be APPROVED, as set out in Exhibit "A" to Appendices I and II to Report PD 42-04; and (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 13 to the Picketing Official Plan, as it relates to the Seaton lands only, be FORWARDED FOR ENACTMENT to Council as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 42-04; and (c) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 13 to the Picketing Official Plan, as it relates to the Agricultural Assembly lands only, be FORWARDED FOR ENACTMENT to Council as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 42-04; and (d) That Amendment 13 to the Picketing Official Plan be FORWARDED FOR APPROVAL by the City Clerk to the Region of Durham; and That Pickering Council request the Region of Durham to RESOLVE Deferrals 3, 8, 14, 24, 38, 42 and 48, and the remaining parts of Deferrals 11, 31 and 39 to the Pickering Official Plan; and 7 PICK EI, ING Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-18 That Pickering Council AUTHORIZE staff to initiate the appropriate amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan 'to implement Amendment 13 to the Pickering Official Plan, and undertake any other required work to secure regional approval; and That Picketing Council DIRECT staff to include policies in Amendment 13 to the Picketing Official Plan which require that a minimum of 25% of new residential construction in Central Pickering (Growth Management Study area) be of forms that would be affordable to households of Iow or moderate income. That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 4;!-04 to: (a) The provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs for incorporation in completing a Greenbelt Plan for the Golden Horseshoe; and (b) The provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal for incorporation in completing a Growth Management Plan for the Golden Horseshoe area; and (c) The Chair and members of Regional Council for incorporation in the Durham Regional Official Plan review; and (d) The provincial Minister of the Environment, and the President and CEO of the Ontario Realty Corporation for incorporation in completing the environmental assessment for Oak Ridges Moraine / Seaton land swap; and (e) The provincial Minister of Transportation, and the President and CEO of the 407 ETR for incorporation in finalizing the two identified freeway interchange locations on Highway 407 in Seaton; and (f) The federal Minister of Transport and the President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority for consideration in undertaking a federal environmental assessment for the Pickering Airport Lands; and (g) The City of Toronto, the Town of Markham, the Town of Ajax, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and other appropriate interested groups, agencies or individuals for their information and action if necessary. -8-