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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 15, 2012C�� o� �_ �. " . Council Meeting Minu#es ,'�' � Monday, October 15, 2012 �� - 7:00 PM � Council Chambers Present: , , , Mayor Dayid Ryan , Councillors: � K. Ashe . B. McLean , � ' J.O'Connell � - - , . D. Pickles � P. Rodrigues � � . Absent: , ` : . D. Dickerson — on City business � Also Present: � . T. Prevedel � - Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni -'Director, Corporate Services & Gity Solicitor . N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainabiiify � S. Karwowski -(Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer : � D. Shields - City Clerk - � � _ B. Douglas - Fire Chief, � L. Harker = Coordinator, Records & Elections (I) Invocation 1 ` , . 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 � ,� Resolution # 118/12 , " Moved by �Councillor McLean � ' Seconded by Councillor Pickles ° , �. /� =' ,,,.,_ .: .. �� _.,::::_ �� ;�-��!.;m_,�� _�_�� Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM Council Chambers In Camera Council Minutes, September 18, 2012 Council Minutes, September 18, 2012 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, October 1, 2012 Executive Committee Minutes, October 9, 2012 Carried (IV) Presentations Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 A representative from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 appeared before Council to kick off their annual poppy campaign, which begins on October 26th. She invited the Mayor, Councillors and Don Terry from OPG to come forward for the poppy fitting ceremony and presented Mayor Ryan with the official poppy flag to fly at City Hall during the campaign. (V) Deleqations Blaisdale Montessori School (Winster Investments) Alex Tsoulis, 543 Mountain Ash Road, Pickering, appeared before Council representing a number of area residents who are in opposition to the expansion of the Blaisdale Montessori School. Mr. Tsoulis provided an overview by Power Point presentation of the Committee of Adjustment decision and outlined why he does not support the expansion of the Montessori school, including traffic issues. He questioned whether Blaisdale has a nuclear evacuation procedure and would iike to obtain support from Council for the upcoming OMB Appeal rejecting the application to change the by-law. A question and answer period ensued. Mark Vigna, 2012 Erin Gate Blvd., Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Mr. Vigna discussed not taking sides and questioned why community members were picking on Blaisdale. He questioned why the City was spending tax dollars on doing traffic and noise studies. Cathy Boland, 629 Dunn Crescent, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Ms. Boland works at Blaisdale and discussed the need for this school and the effects that the school has on their student's successes. Mike Vasilianu, 549 Rougemount Drive, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Mr. Vasilianu has three children who attend Blaisdale Montessori School and believes this is an attack on the school as a business. Mr. Vasilianu 2 , , �:� ,,,.._ -- �� '=: �:: =- , ;.�=�--_i�-. _ . � -.. - a ,�,-� .. -�, : ..:..... .....:.:. �� •�� Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM Council Chambers stated that the City should not be driving businesses away from Pickering and believes the hiring of a lawyer is a waste of taxpayer's dollars. � Juanita Jones, 1889 Liatris Drive, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Ms. Jones works at Blaisdale and expressed fears about losing her job. Laurrell Mohammed, 1572 Seguin Square, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Mr. Mohammed's son goes to this school and would like to encourage the community to come together to come up with a solution to the problem. Debbie Carkner, 515 Oakwood Drive, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Ms. Carkner's daughter goes to Blaisdale and she described the high-quality schooling that the school provides. Linda Rendulich, 383 Woodgrange Avenue, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Ms. Rendulich's daughter goes to Blaisdale and described the high-quality schooling that the school provides. Ms. Rendulich stated that Blaisdale adds to the quality of life in the neighbourhood and that forcing the school to close or reduce in numbers would create undue hardship to the community. , Annika Cann, 383 Woodgrange Avenue, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Ms. Cann provided letters of support from schoolmates to the City Clerk. " Laurie Simoneau, 1830 Rockwood brive, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Ms. Simoneau's son goes to Blaisdale and she described the high-quality schooling that the school provides. She does not support taxpayer's dollars going towards paying lawyers to fight this case. Melissa Price-Mitchell, 1053 Moorelands Crescent, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. She strongly opposes using taxpayer's dollars to fight this case and would like the community to come together to come up with a solution to the traffic and noise issues. Darrin Homer, 1009 Mountcastle Crescent, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Mr. Homer does not support taxpayer's dollars going to this appeal and would like to work out a compromise. A question and answer period ensued. Katrina Woodhouse, 562 Mountain Ash Drive, Pickering, appeared before Council to support Blaisdale Montessori School. Ms. Woodhouse's daughter attends Blaisdale and does not believe the noise and traffic of the school is an issue. �3 2 Ii ' ,,.,.. `- , :. ��_ �� _::r_�---, -i�-- I��°' -i . - ,,,-� ,. �,-� :: :::::. ...... � , �� Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM Council Chambers Stephen D'Agostino, Thomson Rogers, and Heather Wilson from Blaisdale Montessori School appeared before Council in support of Blaisdale Montessori School. Mr. D'Agostino provided clarification of some of the points raised and advised Council that the school is taking great steps to bring itself into conformity. The school would like to work with the community to deal with the various issues raised to ensure that concerns on both sides are addressed. � A question and answer period ensued. Corr. 18-12 Designation of Durham Region as a designated area under the Provincial French Languaqes 5ervices Act Serge Paul, Conseil Scolaire Viamonde, appeared before Council in support of Durham Region being a designated area under the Provincial French Languages Services Act. Mr. Paul described French language schools as dynamic, and proud of their heritage and cultural diversity. Cindy Zamiska, Catholic Family Services of Durham, appeared before Council in support of Durham Region being a designated area under the Provincial French Languages Service: Act. Ms. Zamiska described services that are provided by the Catholic Family Services of Durham to better respond to the francophone community. A question and answer period ensued. Sylvie Landry, Assemblee des communautes francophones de I'Ontario, appeared before Council, to ask Council's support to designate Durham Region under the Provincial French Languages Services Act. Their mission is to raise awareness of the francophone community and to encourage support. Ms. Landry clarified that this is not a municipal Act, but a provincial Act, therefore municipalities must still apply to be designated. A question and answer period ensued. Daniel Cayen, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Office of Francophone Affairs was present to answer questions. Samuel Montas, L'Amicale, appeared before Council in support of Durham Region being a designated area under the Provincial French Languages Services Act. Ann Lewis, Parent comite, appeared before Council in support of Durham Region being a designated area under the Provincial French Languages Services Act. Dominique Auger, Entite #4, appeared before Council in support of Durham Region being a designated area under the Provincial French Languages Seryices Act. Ms. Auger described the impact of language barriers on health care delivery. 0 C��o� _ . Council Meeting Minutes � '-J - Monday, October 15, 2012 _ , _., _ � � . ` �� _ . _�7:OOPM � ' Council Chambers (VI) Correspondence , 'i . Corr. 16-12 ` � � ' Lisa Harker . .. .. , Coordinator, Reco�ds & Elections � - � , Accessibility Advisory Committee ' ` Resolution # 119/12 . Moved by CouncillorAshe . � ` Seconded by Councillor McLean . - That Corr. 16-12 from Lisa Harker on behalf of the_Accessibility Advisory Committee, .� to advise the Ministry of Community and Social Services that they are seeking an _ � extension beyond October 1, 2012 to formally respond to the draft Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment be endorsed. � A. . . . . ' . . _ . . _ . � " ' . • � , , . ' . - � Carried - 2. Corr.17-12 " . � Lisa. Harker. , - . - � , Coordinator, Records & Elections� � ' � � � � Accessibility Adviso_ry Committee _ � Resolution # 120L12 � � : � Moved by Councillor Ashe � �' Seconded by Councillor iVlcLean - ' That Corr. 17-12 from Lisa Harker on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, _ � to request to the Province the need for full serve gas stations to be included in the _� Accessibility for Ontarians: with Disabilities Act and .the Planning Act and that this � requesf be forwarded to the Region of Durham:be endorsed. , _ ` Carried � 3. Corr. 18-12 � � ' . . . Sylvie A. Landry , A 707 rue Simcoe Sud, bureau 207 , Oshawa, ON L1 H 4K5 � - , 5 � . . . . ' . ` � � �. =- ,.,,,,._ =. _=�_��- _. s,,�- � �--'= ,.,t , : , .,�� _f��-�� Resolution # 121/12 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor McLean Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM Council Chambers That Corr. 18-12 from the Board of Directors of L'Assemblee des communautes francophones de I'Ontario, Durham — Peterborough be referred to staff for a report on impact.and costs. Carried 4. Corr.19-12 Association of Municipalities in Ontario and The Township of Scuqoq Resolution #122/12 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor McLean That Corr. 19-12 from the Association of Municipalities in Ontario and the Township of Scugog requesting support that the Ontario Legislature continue to work collectively with AMO and Ontario municipalities on translating interest arbitration reform into prudent legislation be endorsed. Carried 5. Corr.20-12 Special Constable Edo van Belkom Peel Regional Police Association. 10675 Mississauga Road Brampton, ON L7A 0B6 . Resolution #123/12 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Corr. 20-12 from Special Constable Edo van Belkom, Peel Regional Police Association, thanking Mayor and Members of Council for their support with respect to changing the eligibility requirerraents for the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal be received for information. Carried � � ,, ,,,.._ � . ua�'gj�� ,.�,-� � ..a, ��a� � �.� � 1� Council Meeting Minufies Monday, October 15, 2012 � � 7:00 PM � Council Chambers Council took a ten minute cecess and reconvened at �10:15 pm. (VII) Commiftee Reports a) Report PD 07-2012 of the Planning & Development � 1: Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CAO 15-12 � ` Silver Lane Estates Inc. � - Plan of Subdivision 40M-2339 - Blocks 35� and 39, 40M-2119 ' - Block 46, Plan 40M-2119. (Parts 1 to 5, Pfan 40R-24314) - Block 1_6, 40M-1943, Plan 40R-24313, Plan 40R-21358 - Final Assumption of Flan of Subdivision Council Decision� ' 1,. That Calvington Drive and Treetop Way withi.n Plans 40M-2339 and 40R-21358 . be assumed for public use; __ 2. That�the works and services required by #he Subdivision Agreement within Plan �� 40M-2339, Plan 40R-21358, Blocks 35 and.39, Plan 40M-2119, Block 16, Plan � 40M-1943, Parts 1, 3 and 4, Flan 40R-24313 and Block 46,� Plan 40M-2119, being Parts �1 to 5, Plan 40R-24314, 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 Blocks 17 and 18, Plan 40M-2339 and Part 2, P,lan 40R-24313; and , 3. That the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to the � above-noted lands, including Blocks,17 and 18, Plan 40M-2339 be [eleased and remoVed from title. Resolution # 124/12 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by'Councillor Pickles . That Report FD 07-2012 of the Planning & Development Committee dated October 1; 2012, be adopted. � �, . Carried 7 � � �. ,._,,.. _..� - - � �=,:__ ; �=i�ti� . ... ,.� . ,— _ -_.�,,�.� � �� b) Report EC 08-2012 of the Executive Committee Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM Council Chambers 2. Director, Community Services, Report CS 48-12 Hiring of a Project Manager for the Design and Construction of the New Operations Centre Council Decision That Report CS 48-12 from the Director, Community Services be received; 2. That Council approve to engage the services of Independent Project Managers (IPM) for project management services for the design and construction of the New Operations Centre in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy Item 10:05; 3. That the total gross project cost of $395,640.00 (HST included), and a net project cost of $356,286.00 (net of HST rebate), including the proposed amount and associated costs be approved; � 4. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the project as follows: ' a) b) the sum of $355,000.00 be debt financed, or through an internal loan, or from the proceeds of the sale of City owned land; the sum of $1,286.00 be funded from Development Charges Reserve Funds; c) the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes, adjustments, and revisions to amounts, terms and conditions, or take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and d) That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. 3. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CAO 16-12 Liquor Licence Act — Special Occasion Permit -Events that are deemed as Events of "Municipal Significance" Council Decision That Council delegate authority to tlie City Clerk to consider requests and, if appropriate, to deem events as "events of municipal significance" under the � 4 . , ._ _ �_, ,� ��i� -. ,y.: � -.� �� m�� . �,' Council Meeting Minutes � Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM - Council Charnbers Liquor.Licence Act (Ontario), as amended; and 2. That the attached Procedure entitled "Special Occasion Permits — Public Events � of Municipal Significance" be adopted, as amended. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CAO 17-12 2043 Standinct Committee and Council Meetinq Schedule Council Decision'� . � That the 2013 Standing Committee and Council Meeting Schedule included as Attachment 1 to this report be approved, as amended. - Resolution # 125/12 Moved by Councillor McLean , Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Report EC 07-2012 of the Executive Committee dated October 9, 2012, save and except Item #1 and #5, be adopted. � ' Carried 1. Cafhy Grant, CEO Pickering Public Library, Re.port LIB 01-12 Central Library Expansion and Renovation A question and answer period ensued. Resolution # 126/12 Moved by Councillor McLean _ Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Council receive the Central Library: Expansion and Renovation Study; 2. That staff be directed to include the design and construction costs for a combined Library and Civic Centre expansion in the five year capital forecast. � 9 Carried on a Recorded Vote as follows :°� �,,,. � � .� ;,�,=: ��i� �_:-;.__. - ;�. ,--�_�.�� Yes Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 5. Chief Administrative O,fficer's Report, CAO 18-12 2013 Base Budqet Guideline A question and answer period ensued. ' Resolution # 127/12 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles Council Meeting Minu#es Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM Council Chambers No Councillor Rodrigues Council Decision � 1. That Report CAO 18-12 of the Chief Administrative Officer be received; 2. That staff be authorized to prepare for Council's consideration a 2013 base budget with the increase not to exceed 4.9%; 3: That 2013 user fees be increased, where possible, to the estimated inflation rate - , of 2.3% (Ontario CFI); and, � 4. That the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles Resolution # 128/12 Carried Later in the meeting [Refer to following motion] That item #2 of the main motion be amended to read as follows; That staff be authorized to prepare for Council's consideration a 2013 base budget with the increase not to exceed 3.75%. 10 �� Council Meeting Minutes ,�, - � �,. , �Monday, October 15, 2012 - I � 7:00 PM - � Council Chambers Carried on a Recorded� - Vote as follows Yes No Councillor Ashe � . Councillor Rodrigues Councillor McLean , � Mayor Ryan Councillor O'Connell , � ^ Councillor Pickles The main motion was then Carried as amended: (VIII) New and Unfnished Business . . 1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; Report CST 29-12 : Veridian Corporation `Promissory Note Renewal. , , - , Resolution # 129/12 Moved by Councillor Pickles , � Seconded, 6y Councillor Ashe 1. _ That Report CST 29-12 of Director, Corporate Services & Cify Solicitor .be. received; , , 2. That the maturity date on the Promissory Note in the amount of $7,095,000 owed � � by.Veridian Corporafion to the'City be amended to December 31; 2015 at its face , value subject to the existing terms and conditions and bearing interest at the � greater of 6°/fl or the Ontario Energy Board Deemed Rate as indicated on the - Note,; _ . 3. That a By-law in the form attached providing for the approval and execution of a Note Amending Agreement be passed; "�` � 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Note Amending Agreement on behalf of the City of P-ickering in the form attached; 5. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be authorized to undertake � any actions including negotiations or amendments to the terms and conditions of . the Promissory Notes and/or the Note Amending Agreement which may be � necessary in order to put the foregoing into effect; and, 6. That the appropriate officials at #he City of Pickering.be given authority to give • effect thereto. � - - - . , . - _ Carried 11� � ., -- ,.,,,,.. � - -_ —::- ju�� Lli�.`J��1�3, ��::�ii��-. = ,� . ,-- �, �:�.�� _�� (IX) Motions and Notice of Motions Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Resolution # 130/12 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS The current outFall of the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) extends from the onshore for a distance of approximately 1 kilometre offshore under the bed of Lake Ontario; AND WHEREAS Current Ministry of the Environment (MOE) approvals allow effluent flows to be released up to a limit of 520 MLD, and Durham and York Regions (the Regions) may be allowed to increase to 540 MLD if MOE's Central Region Director is satisfied that effluent limits set out in the Certificate of Approval (CofA) for sewage works, including Total Phosphorus loading limits, can still be met; AND WHEREAS approval for the Regions to operate the WPCP above 540 MLD cannot be granted by MOE until the Regions have implemented a Preferred Alternative to address the Outfall-Diffuser limitations associated with the recent Stage 3 Expansion to the WPCP; AND WHEREAS Through the OutFall EA process, the Regions are requesting to be allowed to release 630 MLD; AND WHEREAS In Spring 2012, a more detailed study that builds on the University of Waterloo study and Dr. Auer's review was initiated by MOE Great Lakes researchers. MOE's fieldwork is expected to be completed in 2013, followed by analyses and a final report; AND WHEREAS Dr. Todd Howell of the MOE Great Lakes research section is currently conducting an in-depth study of the Ajax-Pickering nearshore that is expected to be completed and reported on in 2014; AND WHEREAS The MOE study presently underway is anticipated to fill information gaps and help inform the best practical management decisions about the WPCP and its Outfall- Diffuser, as well as other sources that could result in improved shoreline conditions and nearshore water quality for swimming and other uses. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED The Council for the Corporation of the City of Pickering request the Regions of Durham and York to adjust the Project Timeline for the OutFall EA to integrate the Ministry of the EnvironmenYs 2012-2013 study of Lake Ontario 12 � • =;� `��::,;_.-- �_._i�Te�� --_ .. �5, —��r--�`i��n. - � � �� Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 � 7:00 PM Council Chambers . , water quality along the Ajax-Pickering shoreline, in order to better unders.tand the accumula#ing adverse environmental impacts of past and present effluent emissions from . the Duffin Creek WPCP's existing Outfall-Diffuser, by more precisely determining the relative loads and concentrations from sources that contribute to the growth of nuisance , Cladophora algae #hat fouls beaches and shorelines and clogs the intakes at the Fickering Nuclear Generating Station and Lake Ontario-based water supply plants. AND THAT copy of this resolution be sent #o the Ministry of_the Environment and MPP Joe Dickson and MPP Tracy MacCharles. � Yes Councillor O'Connell Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Ashe Councilfor McLean (X) Bv�laws � Carried on a Recorded Vote as follows. No Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan � Resolution # 131/12 Moved by Councillor Pickles ` : � Seconded by Councillor McLean � That By-law No..7245/12 be approved. 7245%12 Being a by-law to approve and authorize the execution of a note amending agreement made as of the 31 st day of October, 2012 in respect of fourth amended and restated promissory notes dated October 31, 2012 issued - by Veridian Corporation in favour of The Corporation of the Town of Ajax, The Corporation of the City of Belleville, The Corporation of the Municipality �of Clarington and The Corporation of the City of Pickering, and to approve the issue of fourth amended and restated promissory notes dated as of the 31 st day of October, 2012. 13 Carried m ;,.� _�,�;�;�i� � =;,:—_ . - ;5..�- , ,�.._., �� _�� `�� (XI) Confidential Matters Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00 PM , Council ,Chambers In accordance with Procedural By-law 7212/12 and the provisions of the Municipal Act, an In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Resolution # 132/12 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Council move In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedural By-law 7212/12, in that the matters to be discussed relate to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. " Carried Resolution # 133/12 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues a) Confidential Report CAO 19-12 Duffin Heights – City Land Addendum to Report CAO 07-12 That the recommendations put forward at the closed meeting of Council to extend' lease agreements with Arnts Topsoil and Pickering Golf Acaciemy be approved: � Carried (XI1) Other Business a) Councillor O'Connell spoke to a resident concerned with the speed limit on Altona . Road. The speed limit is 50 km and the resident believes it should be brought up to � 60 km. Staff to review with the Region of Durham. . b) Councillor O'Connell requested that staff review a request for used computers by a church group for use. c) Councillor Rodr.igues requested that staff review the�speed limit on Altona Road;. north of Finch and south of Cherrywood. He felt that the construction. speed of 60 km 14 �� _ Council Mee#ing Minutes '�� Monday, October 15, 2012 ��, �- , 7:00 PM , � , . . Council Chambers � - _ was not necessary and that i# should be 80 km. Staff to review with the,Region of � Durham. , _ . � . . ' _ :, Councillor Ashe left the meeting at 11:06 pm: - (XIII) Confirmation Bv-law � By-law Number # 7246L12 � � � , Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor O'Connell 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 October 15, 2012. (XV) Adiournment . � . . � - Moved by Councillor McLean � Seconded by Councillor O'Connell , � � That the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 pm. -' � , . - , , � , Carcied� . � Dated this 15th day of October, 2012.' . �'� � ' . . - Mayo �id yan . � . . - Debbie Shields . . � -, ., - � City Cleck � . . , . - � Y. ; ' ., J : 15 - . . �