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Present:
Mayor David Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Also Present:
T. Prevedel
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
P. Bigioni
B. Douglas
D. Shields
L. Roberts
(I) Invocation
Council Meeting Minutes
Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
- Chief Administrative Officer �
- Director, Community Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Solicitor
- Fire Chief
- City Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of �the
Invocation.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(III) Adoption of Minutes
Councillor Rodrigues noted to the City Clerk an error in the Council Minutes dated
December 12, 2011 and the Planning and Development Committee Minutes dated
January 9, 2012. The City Clerk acknowledges the errors and stated they would be
corrected. ,
Resolution #01/12
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Councii Meeting Minutes
Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Council Minutes, December 12, 2011, as amended
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, January 9, 2012, as amended
Executive Committee Minutes, January 16, 2012
Carried
(IV) Deleqations
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair
Reqional Municipality of Durham
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham appeared before
Council �nd provided an overview of the key Regional achievements in 2011 and the
challenges ahead in 2012. He noted the Province had approved the direct election of
a Regional Chair, noting the Region would now work through the triple majority
process for a decision on the direct election of a Regional Chair. He stated that as a
result of the community working together, the Province agreed to extend the 407
beyond Simcoe Street in Oshawa to Harmony Road. He noted the delays associated
with ROPA 128 in relation to Seaton issues and was hopefull that things would be
resolved early in 2012. He highlighted some of the infrastructure backlog but, noted
progress with the completion of projects such as the reconstruction of Altona Road.
Mr. Anderson noted that Durham Region Transit reached its 50 millionth rider in 2011,
adding that in 2012 more than 10 million passengers will be utilizing transit. He
provided details with respect to 2012 projects including the expansion of waste
diversion, improving energy efficiency and noted that the Region's long-term care
facilities are all nationally accredited. He stated the Province's new integrated
accessibility regulations are also well underway and noted that a strategy for
promoting sport tourism in Durham is in the 2012 work plan. He spoke on attracting
investment through marketing and promotion in targeted foreign markets through their
continued work with the GTMA.
A question and answer period ensued with questions raised regarding roads projects,
transit improvements, results of decisions made regardin� ROPA 128, as well as
waste diversion.
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Dave Fumerton and Sandra Thomas
Ministry of Environment
Counci! Meeting Minutes
Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Dave Fumerton and Sandra Thomas of the Ministry of the Environment appeared
before Council to provide an overview of #he Ministry's objectives and key functions of
their district office. He noted the key functions of their office were inspections,
abatement and enforcement, review of approvals and permits, environmental
response, assessments and outreach. Sandra Thomas appeared before Council
explaining the process involved with the key functions as well as the key features
involved with environmental compliance approval. She noted the extent of the
Ministry's involvement with respect to environmental response and assessments and
also provided an outline of their outreach program.
A question and answer period ensued.
Kirk Mark
Advisorv Comrnittee on Diversitv
Kirk Mark, Chair, Advisory Committee on Diversity appeared before Council and
provided an overview of the Committee's 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Plan
through the aid of a power point presentation. He highlighted some of the
Committee's achievements throughout 2011 which included Heritage Day Celebration,
the Student Contest & Diversity Forum as well as student involvement from the sub-
committee [YOU]nity which hosted a Diversity Camp and Coffee House. He also
noted the Pickering Public Library is represented on the Committee and recognized
their support with commemorating culturally significant events within the community.
He outlined the Committee's outreach through partnerships with sports groups as well
as welcoming many cultural organizations to participate in the meetings. Mr. Mark
also noted the Diversity Committee is partnering with Durham College to develop a
community survey which they p.lan to launch in 2012.
A question and answer period ensued.
Keith Falconer
President Pickering East Shore Communitv Association
Keith Falconer, President, Pickering East Shore Community Association (PESCA)
appeared before Council to provide an overview of the past achievements as well as
the mission of PESCA. Through the aid of a power point presentation, he outlined the
area represented by PESCA, being the Bay Ridges community. He noted their
mission is to promote and enhance cultural, civic, social and recreational life within the
community. He indicated some of the 2011 accomplishments, listing current sports
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programs as well as their participation in the City of Pickering's Bicentennial
celebrations, parades and their support of local athletes.
A question and answer period ensued with questions being raised regarding public
notification for meetings, budgets, funding and the relationship of the Committee to
the City of Pickering. It was also questioned whether meetings were open to all
residents to participate. It was requested that PESCA provide the City of Pickering
with financial statements including a breakdown of program run rentals.
Rosemary McConkey
Local Look Back Proqram
Rosemary McConkey appeared before Council to provide a detailed outline of the
Local Look Back Program. She noted this would be open to all schools in Pickering
with plans to hold #his event annually and possibly changing the theme each year.
A question and answer period ensued with clarification being
commitment on the part of City of Pickering; Council and staff
responded to questions raised.
(V) Correspondence
Corr. 01-12
Rosemary McConkey
Local Look Back Proqram
Resolution # 02/12
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
requested on the level of
. Ms. McConkey
That Corr. No. 01-12 received from Rosemary McConkey seeking Council support
for the launch of the 2012 Local Look Back project be endorsed and implemented.
Resolution # 03/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
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Motion Lost
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Yes
Council Meeting Minutes
Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
That Corr. No. 01-12 received from Rosemary McConkey seeking Council support
for the launch of the 2012 Local Look Back project be referred to staff to report at the
February 13th meeting of the Executive Committee.
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
Councillor McLean was absent for the vote
2. Corr.02-12
Jody Morris
, (Acting) Supervisor, Culture & Recreation
City of Pickering
Re: Advisory Committee on Diversity
2012 Annual Report and 2012 Workplan
Resolution:#04/12
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor. Ashe
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows
No
Councillor Ashe
Councillor O'Connell
That Corr, 02-12 from Jody Morris, (Acting) Supervisor, Culture & Recreation
submifting the 2012 Annual Report and the proposed 2012 Work Plan on behalf of
the Advisory Committee on Diversity be received for information.
3. Corr.03-12
Mr. Jonah Kelly
Planning & Economic Development
Region of Durham
Box 623, 605 Rossland Road East
Whitbv, ON L1 N 6A3 .
Carried
Resolution #05/12
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Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
Council Meeting Minutes
Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
That Corr. 03-12 from Jonah Kelly, Planning Department, Region of Durham with
respect to nominations for the 2012 Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
(DEAC) Achievement Awards be received for information.
Carried
(VI) Committee Reports
Report EC 2012-01 of the Ptanning & Development Committee
1. Chief Administrative Officer's Report; CAO 01-12
Sean Michael Greene, et al., collectively the
Pinegrove/Woodview Landowners Association
Plan of Subdivision 40M-2164
Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision
Council Decision
1. That Report CAO 01-12 regarding the final assumption of the works and services
within Plan of Subdivision 40M-2164 be received;
2. That the highway being Rockwood Drive within Plan 40M=2164 be assumed for
public use;
3. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan
40M-2164, which are constructed, installed or located on lands, dedicated to, or
owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands
that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed
for maintenance, save and except from Lots 6, 7 and 10;
4. That the Subdivision Agreemenf and any amendments thereto relating to Plan
40M-2164 be released and removed from title, save and except from Lots 6, 7
and 10; and
5. That Council enact a by-law to name Blocks 20 to 30, Plan 40M-2164 as
Rockwood Drive.
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Council IUie�ting M�nutes
Nfonday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 01-12
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 7/11
Loblaw Properties Limited
1792 Liverpool Road
�Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 South), Cit rLof Pickerinq
Council Decision
That Zoning Amendment Application A 7/11 submitted by Loblaw Properties
Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 South, to permit a 1,583
square metre seasonal garden centre in the centre of the parking lot from April 1 St
to August 1St of every calendar year, with a minimum 555 parking spaces during
that time, be approved; and
2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning Amendment Application
A 7/11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD`01-12, be finalized and forwarded
to City Council for enactment once a consolidated site plan has been submitted
to the satisfaction of staff.
3. Director, Planning & Developmenfi, Report PD 02-12
The Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Acf, 201 Z
Proposed Amendments to the Planninq Act for Second Units
Council Decision
1. That Report PD 02-12 of the Director, Planning & Development, on amendments
to the Planning Act, through the Strong Communities through Affordable Housing
Act, 2012, be received for information; and
2. Further, that should the remaining sections of the Strong Communities through
Affordable Housing Act, 2012, be proclaimed in 2012 as anticipated, that an
appropriate review process be undertaken to bring the Pickering Official Plan and
City's zoning by-laws into conformity with the new Planning Act provisions for
second units.
Resolution # 06/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Report PD 2012-01 of the Planning & Development Committee dated January
9, 2012, be adopted.
Carried
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Report. EC 2012-01 of the Executive Committee
Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 01-12
Marketing & Business Development Program
2012 Year End Summarv
Council Decision
Council Meeting Minutes
Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
That Council receive for information, the 2012 Marketing & Business Development
Year End Summary attached as Attactiment No. 1 to Report OS 01-12.
3. Director, Community Services, Report CS 02-12
Request for MetroLinx-BikeLinx Funding to Install Sheltered, Safe and Secure Bicycle
Parkinq at Strategic Locations in Pickerinq
Couneil Decision
That Report CS 02-12 of.the Director, Community Services regarding the request
for MetroLinx-Bikelinx funding to install sheltered, safe and secure bicycle
parking be received;
2. That Council endorse the request to the Regional Municipality of Durham to
receive BikeLinx funding for sheltered, safe and secure bike parking at strategic
locations in Pickering;
3. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute any agreement to
implement the BikeLinx funding program, that is in a form acceptable to the City
Solicitor and the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer;
4. T'hat, should the Region approve BikeLinx funding for the locations on private
property, the Region also be requested to enter into agreements with the third
party property owners of those sites; and
5. That Report CS 02-12 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for
their consideration.
4. Director, Community Services, Report CS O4-12
Tender No. T-17-2011
-Tender for Street Liqht Maintenance & Electrical Locates
Council Decision
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1. That Report CS O4-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding the tender.
for municipal street light maintenance and electrical locates be received;
2: That Tender No. T-17-2011 submitted by Langley Utilities Contracting Limited in
the amount of $612,789.91 (HST included) and a net cost of $543,024.72 (net of
HST rebate) be approved;
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be given authority to give effect
hereto.
5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 01-12
2012 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates
Council Decision
That Report CST 01-12 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That an interim property tax levy be adopted for all realty property classes for
2012;
3. That the interim property tax levy tax instalment due dates be February 27 and
April 27, 2012;
4. That the attached draft by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be
enacted; and,
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect hereto.
Resolution #07/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles.
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Report EC 2012-01 of the Executive Committee dated January 16, 2012,
be adopted, save and except Item No. 2.
Carried
2. Director, Community Services, Report CS 01-12
Speed Limits on City of Pickering Roads north of Taunton Road
Amendment to Bv-law 6604/05 -
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Discussion ensued with respect to reducing speed limits north of Taunton Road.
Resolution # 08/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
That Report CS 01-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding a proposed
amendment to the municipal traffic and parking by-law 6604/05 to establish
speed limits on City of Pickering roads north of Taunton Road be received;
2, That the attached draft by-lawbe enacted to amend Schedule "9" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of speed limits on highways or parts of
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of #he City of Pickering.
Yes
Councillor Ashe
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
(VII) Notice of Motion
2012 Mayor and Council Salarv Freeze
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
No
Councillor Dickerson
General discussion ensued with respect to a salary freeze for Mayor and Council for 2012,
noting Council should lead by example, recognizing the economic conditions today.
Comments were also made with the fact it is better to have small incremented increases
then be hit with a large one in the future.
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
Resolution #09/12
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Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
That the Notice of Motion for 2012 Mayor and Council Salary Freeze be refe'rred to the 2012
budget discussions.
Yes
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Pickles
Resolution #10/12
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
Motion Lost on a Recorded
Vote as Follows;
No
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
WHEREAS the local economic conditions, and the general economic conditions of the
Province of Ontario, have remained .unrecovered from the levels in the first half of 2008;
WHEREAS the residents of the City of Pickering have been facing constant significant
increases in their property tax bill/assessment for a number of years;
WHEREAS due to the financial hardships that have been borne by the property taxpayers
of Pickering for years, they should not have to bear any amount for an increase in council
salaries;
WHEREAS many employees of corporations, both in the private and public sector; have
accepted salary freezes to help ease economic pressures until the economic conditions
improve;
WHEREAS the members of Pickering Council should lead by example, and demonstrate
that they are part of the solution;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council for the City of Pickering directs the
Treasurer to reflect in the 2012 budget, that the Mayor's and Councillors' salaries not
increase, and that their salaries remain at the 2011 budgeted levels.
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows;
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Yes
Councillor Ashe
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
(VIII) Bv-laws
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Monday January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
No.
Councillor Dickerson
7185/12 Being a by-law to name Blocks 20 to 30, Plan 40M-2164, Pickering, as Rockwood
Drive.
7186/12 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of traffic and
parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the
jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property.
7187/12 Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the instalment due
dates for the Interim Levy 2012.
Third Readinq:
Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor Pickles moved that By-law Numbers 7185/12 to
7187/12, be adopted, and the said by-laws be now read a third time and passed and that
the Mayor and Clerk sign th,e same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
(IX) Other Business
The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following;
1. Councillor O'Connell requested an update on the work being done on Welrus Street
and how close we were to having drawings done. She suggested that a letter go out
to area residents updating them on the progress and felt a sketch would assist with the
update.
2. Councillor O'Connell requested staff ask the Region of Durham whether they would
allow an IPS crosswalk at Whites Road on Afinrood south of Oklahoma. She noted that
the Region had done a review and deemed the crossing not necessary. Councillor
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O'Connell wanted City staff to find out if the Region would allow the installation of the
crosswalk if someone else paid for it. ,
3. Councillor Pickles gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Nlotion
regarding a Council Code of Conduct and the hiring of an Integrity Commissioner at
the March 26th Council meeting.
(X) Confirmation By-law
Bv-law Number #7188/12
Councillor Dickerson, 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 January 23, 2012.
(XI) Adiournment
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
Carried
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