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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/2005PIC-K EI INIG Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 24, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner PRESENT: Mayor Dave Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma - (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer and Director, Operations & Emergency Services N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer T. Melymuk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy B. Taylor - City Clerk C. Rose - Manager, Policy D. Watrous - Committee Coordinator ABSENT: T. J. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer (Medical Leave) (~) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of January 10, 2005 PICKEI ,JG Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 24, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner (11) 1. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 01-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/03 SEAN REGAN DEVELOPMENTS 1603 FINCH AVENUE (PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1) Councillor Ashe declared an interest in this application as a family member may have a financial stake in this development. Approved See Recommendation #1 a) b) c) d) e) Dermot Walsh, representing Sean Regan, stated that this application meets the requirements. Mr. Sanders, 1981 Guild Road, expressed his concerns with respect to the compatibility and over development of this area, the increase in traffic, the location of the garbage dumpster and related noise. He raised these issues at the Planning meeting and requested that the area remain single family dwellings. Rob Rollings, 1974 Guild Road, stated his concern with respect to the inappropriateness of an apartment building in this area. Ross Binnel, 1990 Guild Road, expressed his concern with respect to the increased traffic, the garbage dumpster backing onto his property and the overdevelopment of the property. Walter Vander Knokke, 1980 Guild Road, stated his concern with neighbours having to look at three storey buildings. He questioned if the applicant could take this zoning application to the Ontario Municipal Board. 2 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 24, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 06-05 DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW "RECOMMENDED DIRECTIONS REPORT, OCTOBER 2004" RESPECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, COMMERCIAL POLICY AND RURAL RESOURCES Approved Councillor Ashe See Recommendation #2 declared a conflict and did not vote on Clause #2 of Recommendation #2 as he is a member of the Whitevale Golf Club which is included in the Study Area. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 02-05 FUTURESIGN MULTIMEDIA DISPLAYS AMENDING ADVERTISING AGREEMENT Approved By-law Forwarded To Council See Recommendation #3 OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 05-05 GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE LEASE RENEWAL -HORIZON HOUSE WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET Approved By-law Forwarded To Council See Recommendation #4 o CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 01-05 NWMO DISCUSSION DOCUMENT 2, UNDERSTANDING THE CHOICES CITY OF PICKERING'S COMMENTS TO NWMO Approved See Recommendation #5 -3- PICKERINIG Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 24, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 06-05 ENDORSEMENT OF BILL 165 -ELECTED OFFICIALS IMMUNITY ACT, 2004 Approved Endorsation See Recommendation #6 CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 07-05 APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 1822 WHITESROAD, 1100 BEGLEY STREET, 1865 KINGSTON ROAD AND 726 KINGSTON ROAD Approved By-law Forwarded To Council See Recommendation #7 o CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 59-04 2005 ANIMAL SERVICES BUDGET Approved as Amended By Deletinfl $10,000 From The Capital Budget See Recommendation #8 1. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Ryan congratulated Councillor Johnson on his upcoming Birthday and 30th Wedding Anniversary. Mayor Ryan advised that February 5th is the United Way Award Ceremony and the City of Pickering have been nominated to receive a Campaign Achievement Award and a Public Sector Award. Councillor Johnson thanked Council and staff for the support over the past 17 years. Councillor McLean advised that the South Pickering Seniors Group raised $573.65 for the Tsunami Relief Fund, which was matched by the Association. He also advised that the Seniors raised $400.00 towards the fight against AIzheimer's. -4- HCKERING Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 24, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner o ° o 10. Councillor McLean requested the Clerk to bring the letter from the Municipality of Clarington to the next Executive Committee Meeting wherein Council is being asked to endorse the resolution of Clarington Council requesting the Province to implement a four year Council term. Councillor Dickerson gave notice, seconded by Councillor Ashe, concerning public transportation. Councillor Dickerson requested consideration be given to using plows with two blades for better snow clearance. Councillor Brenner congratulated Valley View School for raising $1,000 towards the Tsunami Relief effort. Councillor Brenner requested the Clerk look into the concerns voiced by the Foxgrove Community Association respecting the Environment Assessment of Seaton Lands recommended by Ontario Realty Corporation. Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Members of Council meet in a Closed Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby authorizes the naming rights for a Pickering street as part of the Durham Community Tsunami Relief Charity Auction subject to existing policies relating to street naming and the approval of Council. CARRIED -5- PICKEI ING Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 24, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council rise from this Closed Meeting at 10:38 pm. CARRIED (IV) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:39 pm. -6- PICKERING Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-02 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on January 24, 2005, presents its second report to Council and recommends: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 01-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/03 SEAN REGAN DEVELOPMENTS 1603 FINCH AVENUE (PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 26~03, be REFUSED to permit the establishment of two three-storey apartment blocks, each containing six residential units, submitted by Sean Regan on behalf of Sean Regan Developments, on the lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1 (1603 Finch Avenue), City of Pickering. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 06-05 DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW "RECOMMENDED DIRECTIONS REPORT, OCTOBER 2004" RESPECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, COMMERCIAL POLICY AND RURAL RESOURCES That Report PD 06-05 of the Director, Planning & Development be RECEIVED as the City's comments on the "Recommended Directions Report, October 2004" dealing with environment, commercial and rural policy components of the Durham Regional Official Plan Review; and That Regional Planning staff INCORPORATE the results of the City's Growth Management Study and related amendment to the Pickering Official Plan (Amendment 13) in the Durham Regional Official Plan in finalizing the "Recommended Directions Report" for Population, Employment and Land Supply; and That in formulating agricultural designations, a vibrant and economically productive "countryside" vision is more appropriate for Pickering's rural area than the strict agricultural vision proposed in the "Recommended Directions Report, October 2004", and accordingly: a) That the Region ESTABLISH a new designation to permit agricultural and countryside uses (including retail agricultural operations, agri-tourism and non-agricultural countryside uses) that would apply to agricultural lands in -7- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-02 o Pickering and other agricultural areas in the Region that are in similar proximity to urban areas; and b) That in addition to the above-noted agricultural and countryside uses, to also INCLUDE the following: · continue to permit severances for a surplus dwelling from a non- abutting farm by amendment to the DROP; and · continue to permit severance of a farm retirement lot; and · permit as-of-right stand-alone farm-related commercial uses (such as farm markets, auction barns) and associated lot-creation; and · continue to permit consideration of new country residential subdivisions, by amendment to the Regional Official Plan; and · continue to permit golf courses by amendment to the Regional or local official plan on agricultural lands of lower agricultural capability or on open space · continue to official plan open space · continue to official plan; and · establish provisions to restrict intensive locating in proximity to urban areas. lands; and permit cemeteries by amendment to the Regional or local on agricultural lands of lower agricultural capability or on lands; and permit cemeteries by amendment to the Regional or local livestock operations from That Pickering Council requests that the Region prepare policy amendments to CLARIFY that the proposed "Natural Heritage Features ElS Requirements Table" would be used only: when a regional official plan amendment is required; and where an area municipal official plan does not provide policy guidance on this matter; and That Pickering Council requests the Region to consider and INCORPORATE the detailed comments and suggestions provided in the table in Appendix I to Report PD 06-05; and That in light of the incomplete Provincial initiatives relating to the greenbelt, the golden horseshoe growth plan, and the revised provincial policy statement, that Regional staff be requested to DELAY release of certain draft policies until such time as final consideration of the related provincial initiatives is completed, thereby allowing the incorporation of any necessary -8- HCKERING Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-02 revisions into the draft policy and avoiding the need to recirculate the draft policies; and 7. That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 06-05 to the Region of Durham and to local municipalities in Durham Region. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 02-05 FUTURESIGN MULTIMEDIA DISPLAYS AMENDING ADVERTISING AGREEMENT 1. That Report OES 02-05 regarding the Futuresign Multimedia Displays Advertising Agreement, be received; and That the attached by-law authorizing the execution of an Amending Advertising Agreement to which Futuresign Multimedia Displays will be permitted to continue to sell advertising space on the rink boards and other devices at the Pickering Recreation Complex and Don Beer Arenas until May 30, 2008 be read three times and passed by Council; and That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 05-05 GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE LEASE RENEWAL -HORIZON HOUSE WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET That Report OES 05-05 regarding the Horizon House Where Heaven and Earth Meet Lease Renewal, be received; and That the attached by-law, authorizing the execution of a renewal lease agreement pursuant to which Horizon House Where Heaven and Earth Meet, will be permitted to continue their use for church purposes of the Green River Community Centre from February 1, 2005 to January 31, 2006, be read three times and passed by Council; and That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. -9- PICKEI '4G Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-02 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT OES 01-05 NWMO DISCUSSION DOCUMENT 2, UNDERSTANDING THE CHOICES CITY OF PICKERING'S COMMENTS TO NWMO That Council receive Report CAO 01-05 Management Organization's (NWMO) Understanding the Choices; and concerning the Nuclear Waste Discussion Document 2, That Council confirm as the City's comments on Discussion Document 2, the Acting CAO's letter of December 20, 2004, including the peer review comments provided by Acres - Sargent & Lundy (see Attachments 1 and 2 to this Report), and that the NWMO make particular note of the following concerns in completing its work: The need to ensure a full and thorough assessment of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of on-site storage on host communities; and b. The need to explicitly address issues related to community compensation and host community benefits; and c. The need to ensure adequate and effective community dialogue in the remaining phases of the work; and That Council acknowledge receipt of the NWMO's letters dated January 10, 2005, to the Acting CAO and to the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC), responding to comments submitted on Discussion Document 2 (see Attachments 3 and 4). That Council request NWMO to provide continued peer review funding assistance to the C^NHC to ensure the effective and ongoing participation of CANHC and its member municipalities in NWMO's remaining process; and That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the NWMO, the Federal Minister of Natural Resources, the Ontario Power Generation, member municipalities of CANHC, M.P. Dan McTeague, M.P. Mark Holland, and M.P.P. Wayne Arthurs. -10- PI(2KEldNG Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-02 CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 06-05 ENDORSEMENT OF BILL 165 -ELECTED OFF/C/ALS IMMUNITY ACT, 2004 That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby endorses Bill 165, known as the Elected Officials Immunity Act, 2004, to provide elected members of municipal councils and school boards the same privilege, immunities and powers presently granted to members of the Legislative Assembly; and That copies of this resolution be forwarded to: Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 07-05 APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 1822 WHITESROAD, 1100 BEGLEY STREET, 1865 KINGSTON ROAD AND 726 KINGSTON ROAD That Report CS 07-05 respecting the appointment of Special Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purposes of enforcing the Parking By-law on private property be received; and That the draft by-law to appoint persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street, 1865 Kingston Road and 726 Kingston Road, be forwarded to Council for approval; and That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. -11 - Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-02 CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 59-04 2005 ANIMAL SERVICES BUDGET That Corporate Services Report CS 59-04 regarding the proposed 2005 Animal Services Budget, be received; and That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby approves the 2005 Animal Services Budget as recommended by the Pickering-Ajax- Whitby Joint Animal Services Committee at its meeting of November 30, 2004, as amended by deleting the allocation of $10,000.00 as Pickering's share of a capital expenditure. -12-