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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 29, 2004?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn N. Carroll J. Reble B. Taylor T. Melymuk L. Taylor C. Rose G. McGregor R. Pym D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Solicitor for the City - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Manager, Development Review - Manager, Policy - Principal Planner-Policy - Principal Planner-Development Review - Committee Coordinator INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 21, 2004 DELEGATIONS The following persons Management Study: addressed Council with respect to the Growth ?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Rob Lyon, 478 Conc. 4, requested Council's endorsement of the Growth Management Study. He stated that the Agricultural Preserve belongs to the people and he commented on his concern with the Province bringing forward a secondary plan within seven months. Sandy Rider, 494 Whitevale Road, representing the Whitevale & District Residents Association, requested Council hold off endorsing the Growth Management Study, Phase II Report. She advised that they would be breaking a promise and trust of the residents they represent. Jim Thompson, 437 Churchwin Street, 437 Churchwin Street, requested they stop consideration of the study, defer for further discussions with all levels of government and attempt to come up with a development agreed upon by all. Harvey Kirsch, 1975 Memory Lane, Unit #3, suggested that wording be included in the Study to reflect the 120 acres given to the First Nations. He requested Council be clear in what they are telling the residents. He questioned the rush in approving the Growth Management Study, Phase II. John Kay, 9529 Reesor Road, Markham, stated that Council is breaking good faith by ignoring the easements. David Steele, representing PACT, expressed disappointment that the Provincial Government has not instigated an independent environmental assessment for Seaton. He stated that the Provincial Government should release all details of the land swap deal. The three groundwater aquifers under Seaton are provincially significant. He stated that Council, throughout the Growth Management Study have stuck fast to the belief that it has an obligation to protect environmentally sensitive lands north of Finch Avenue in Pickering. He requested that Council not waiver from their position. David Home, representing PACT, stated that there should be a full independent environment assessment undertaken for the Seaton lands and that some agricultural lands should be developed to save the environmentally sensitive lands in the Seaton area. Phil McMullen, 516 Kingston Road, Ajax, suggested that Council will have to fight with the Provincial Government by endorsing the Growth Management Study. 2 ?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM i) J) k) I) m) n) o) P) q) r) s) John Bousefield, representing the West Duffins Landowners Group, urged Council to adopt Planning & Development Report PD 22-04 and the Growth Management Study, Phase II. Scott Hossie, representing Stantec Consulting, spoke in support of the Growth Management Study. Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, stated his opposition to the study and development of the agricultural preserve. He suggested putting Phase III on hold and wait for the Van Nostram's study Isobel Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, advised that two-thirds of the people did not support the study because of development on the agricultural preserve. This is questionable behaviour when developers paid for the study. She suggested that Council rethink the Growth Management Study. Wolf Mueller, 2955 Altona Road, stated his opposition to the Growth Management Study. Bonnie Littley, 1499 Sandhurst Crescent, requested Council not proceed with the Growth Management Study but meet together with Province to study plan. She questioned what the study has cost to-date. Steve Schaefer, representing West Duffins Group, stated his support of the Growth Management Study. Don Harvey, 470 Concession Road 3, stated that a conflict of interest is obvious with development paying for the study but also benefiting from it. Andy Managhan, Universal Workers Union, stated his support of this phase of the Growth Management Study advising that it will provide economic growth. Lorne Almack, R. R. #5, Claremont, stated that the Growth Management Study was driven and financed by speculators. He requested that the Growth Management Study be tabled, that Council work with the Province to plan Seaton and that developers study smart growth, Brian Buckles, representing the Green Door Alliance, stated his opposition to development on the Agricultural Preserve adding that this land belongs to the public. He questioned who benefits from the release of these lands. 3 ?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM t) u) v) Steven Hunt, 1657 Goldenridge Road, congratulated Council on commissioning the Study and urges its adoption. Mark Flowers, Lawyer representing Duffins Capital Corporation, expressed their support of the Growth Management Study and requested its adoption. Terry Nuspl, 140 Woodview Avenue, stated that Council represent the people not the developers. She stated her opposition to the Growth Management Study. w) Mike Wilfer, representing Cherrywood Residents Association, spoke in opposition to the Growth Management Study. (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #99/04- Appendix I Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-12 dated June 29, 2004, be adopted. DEFERRED TO THE JULY 26TM COUNCIL MEETING Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Planning & Development Report PD 26-04 be deferred to the Council Meeting of July 2Gth, 2004. CARRIED Councillor Ashe declared an interest in Planninq & Development Reports PD 22- 04 PD 28-04 because of a perceived or potential interest as a member of Whitevale Golf Club. 4 ?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM Mayor Ryan read into the record a letter from Hazel McCallion, Mayor and Chair of the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel. Resolution #100/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Report PD 22-04 on the City's Growth Management Study: Phase 2 (Recommended Structure Plan) be received; and That the Structure Plan for the Growth Management Study Area (dated February, 2004, prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited; Gravely Sorenson Lowes Planning Associates Inc., Joseph Bogdan Associates Inc., and Enid Slack Consulting Inc.), provided as Appendix I to Report PD 22-04, be endorsed as the basis for establishing an urban boundary and land use designations, subject to a subsequent report from staff as outlined in Recommendation 3; and That staff be requested to prepare a subsequent report for Council's consideration on the official plan and other amendments, and the related processes required to implement the Structure Plan for the Growth Management Study Area, taking into consideration the matters outlined in Appendix II; and That staff in discussion with the Consulting Team, be requested to examine the work program for the Phase 3 - Neighbourhood Plans of the Growth Management Study, and make whatever modifications are necessary to ensure the program supports and is consistent with the City's application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 'Green Municipal Enabling Fund' for the preparation of a Sustainable Neighbourhood Plan, and that staff and the Consulting Team then be authorized to commence Phase 3; and That the following individuals be requested to consider and incorporate the City's position on Phase 2 of the Growth Management Study as applicable, in undertaking their respective activities and initiatives: a. The Minister of Municipal Affairs in completing a development plan under The Ontario Planning and Development Act for lands in Pickering; b. The Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal in completing a Growth Management Plan for the Golden Horseshoe area; c. The Chair and members of the provincial Greenbelt Task Force when making recommendations on a permanent greenbelt in the Golden Horseshoe; 5 ?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM d. The Chair and members of Regional Council when making amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan, and that Regional Council direct the Commissioner of Planning to incorporate the City's Growth Management Study findings into the Durham Regional Official Plan Review; e. The Minister of the Environment, and the President and CEO of the Ontario Realty Corporation in completing the environmental Assessment for lands in Pickering; f. The Minister of Transportation, and the President and CEO of the 407 ETR in finalizing the freeway interchange locations on Highway 407 in Pickering; and g. The President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority in completing the draft Master Plan for the Pickering Airport Lands; and That the City Clerk be requested to forward a copy of Report PD 22-04, together with Council's resolution on the matter, to the individuals listed in Recommendation 5, as well as the City of Toronto, the Town of Markham, the Town of Ajax, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Rouge Park Alliance, the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Wayne Arthurs - MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, Dan McTeague-MP, Pickering-Scarborough East, Mark Holland-MP, Ajax-Pickering, Standing Committee on Government Affairs and any other interested groups, agencies or individuals for their information and/or action. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan No: Councillor Johnson Conflict: Councillor Ashe Resolution #101/04 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Pickering Council RECEIVE, and ENDORSE as its comments Report PD 28-04 on the Discussion Paper entitled Toward a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt prepared by the Greenbelt Task Force, dated May 2004, EBR Registry Number: PF 04E0002; and That Pickering Council ADVISE the Chair and members of the Greenbelt Task Force, that: -6- ?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM a) Pickering Council supports the concept of a permanent greenbelt in the Golden Horseshoe; b) the Task Force Incorporate the results of Phase 2 of the City of Pickering's Growth Management Study and the comments provided in this Report in completing its final recommendations; and c) the Task Force coordinate its work with the Province's work on a Growth Management Study for the Golden Horseshoe as well as other pertinent provincial initiatives such as the Planning Act reform work prior to making its final recommendations to the Province. That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 28-04 to the Chair and members of the Greenbelt Task Force; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal; the Manager-Planning Policy, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Region of Durham; and Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan No: Councillor Johnson Conflict: Councillor Ashe (V) BY-LAWS That Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 4347~04 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17, Plan 40M-2119, Pickering, from part lot control. CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved that By-law Numbers 6347/04, 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. 7 ?ICY RING Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM Recorded Vote on By-law 6347~04: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan No: Councillor Johnson CARRIED (VI) 1. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Ashe congratulated Councillor Holland on being elected as MP for the Ajax-Pickering riding. Councillor Ashe gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor Johnson, concerning a by-election. Councillor Brenner congratulated and thanked Councillor Holland on his election as MP. Councillor Pickles also congratulated Councillor Holland on his election as MP. Councillor Johnson commended Mayor Ryan on the handling of the evenings meeting. Councillor Johnson congratulated Councillor Holland on his election as MP. (VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6348/04 Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor McLean, 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 Pickering at its Regular Meeting of June 29, 2004. CARRIED (VII) ADJOURNMENT -8- Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:10 PM The Meeting adjourned at 1:20 am, Wednesday, June 30th, 2004. DATED ,J/CITY CLERK -9- ?ICY RING Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-12 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on June 29, 2004, presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 26-04 DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S-P-2003-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/03 BROOKFIELD HOMES ON BEHALF OF C. WANNACOTT AND M. OTTO PART OF LOT 17, CONCESSION 2 That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2003-04 submitted by Brookfield Homes on behalf of C. Wannacott and M. Otto, on lands being Part of Lot 17, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report PD 26-04. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/03 submitted by Brookfield Homes on behalf of C. Wannacott and M. Otto, on lands being Part of Lot 17, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to establish performance standards to permit the development of townhouse dwelling units, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning Report PD 26-04. -10-