HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 24, 2014 Czrt co _= Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 24, 2014
ClOr ttla[ 7:00 PM Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors: -
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
M. Carpino - Director, Culture & Recreation
R. Holborn - Director, Engineering & Public Works
T. Melymuk - Director, City Development
J. Hagg - Fire Chief
D. Shields - City Clerk
L. Harker - (Acting) Supervisor, Legislative Services
(I) Invocation
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 #199/14
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Council Meeting Minutes, February 24, 2014
Joint PD.& Executive Committee Minutes, March 3, 2014
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(IV) Delegations
Resolution #200/14
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the rules of p rocedure be suspended in order to add a delegation to the agenda.
Motion Defeated on a 2/3
Recorded Vote
Yes No
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Ashe
Councillor McLean Councillor Dickerson
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
1. Roger Anderson, Regional Chair
Regional Municipality of Durham
Re: Annual Address to Council -
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham appeared before Council to provide his
annual address to Council. Chair Anderson provided an overview of projects completed in
2013, including the high frequency PULSE transit service on highway 2, the first section of
a dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lane on Highway 2, the completion of the Durham Regional
Police Operations Training Centre and the commencement of work on the Brock Road
Brougham Bypass. He noted that 2013 was a pivotal year for the Region with respect to
federal and provincial projects that will bring new jobs and opportunities to our Region.
Chair Anderson cited numerous roads projects that are anticipated in 2014, including
improvements to Brock Road and construction to widen Brock Road from the 401 to
Kingston Road.
Chair Anderson invited everyone to the Region of Durham's 40th Anniversary Open House
on June 26th at Regional Headquarters. -
A question and answer period ensued.
2. Doug Anderson
Re: Corr. No, 07-14
Enbridge Line 9
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Doug Anderson, President, DurhamCLEAR, appeared before Council to urge Council to
endorse a resolution to encourage the National Energy Board to impose seven minimum
conditions on the Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline. He noted that the pipeline's wall thickness
needs to be increased due to the Region's rapidly increasing population and the high
concentration of watercourses and wetlands that the pipeline crosses. Mr. Anderson
expressed his concern for pipeline 9 and stated that all of Durham should be designated as
a "high consequence area", and the pipelines strengthened accordingly.
A detailed question and answer period ensued.
3. Michael Angemeer
Mark Turney
Veridian Connections
Re: Ice Storm Review & Update
Michael Angemeer & Mark Turney, Veridian Connections appeared before Council to-
provide a presentation regarding the Ice Storm Review & Update. Mr. Angemeer
apologized to all customers affected and cited this event as the largest storm and
restoration event in Veridian history with over $1M in restoration costs. The post storm
review included feedback from customers and internal departments as well as partner
utilities. Mr. Angemeer outlined key items being considered for the action plan, enhanced
communication channels, improvements to technology and a Power Restoration Plan.
A question and answer period ensued. Questions were asked in regards to rate increases
for the 2014 rates and whether Veridian would be considering a full or partial cost recovery
for the ice storm. Improved communication strategies were also discussed.
4. Inspector Bruce Kovack, Operational Support
Durham Regional Police Services
Re: Report PLN 07-14
Proposed NexGen Telecommunication Tower
2105 Rosebank Road
Inspector Bruce Kovack, Operational Support, Durham Regional Police Services, appeared
before Council to answer any questions regarding the proposed NextGen
Telecommunication Tower for 2105 Rosebank Road.
5. Dragos Nita
McBrady Crescent Residents
Re: Veridian Connections
Dragos Nita, 1620 McBrady Crescent, appeared before Council on behalf of McBrady
Crescent residents to discuss his concerns about the power outages in December. Mr. Nita
questioned what an acceptable time to be without power was, as his house was without
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power for 6 days. He noted that Veridian should be held accountable to the public and there
should have been increased communication. Mr. Nita requested that Council discuss his
concerns with Veridian.
(V) Correspondence
1. Corr. 06-14
Maureen Spratt, Clerk
Town of Arnprior
105 Elgin Street West
Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8
Resolution #201/14
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Corr. 06-14 received from Maureen Spratt, Clerk, Town of Arnprior, seeking
support of a resolution passed on February 10, 2014 regarding increasing electricity
rates, be endorsed.
Carried Unanimously
2. Corr. 07-14
Doug Anderson, President
DurhamCLEAR
111 Euclid Street
Whitby, ON L1 N 5B1
Resolution #202/14
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That Corr. 07-14 received from Doug Anderson, President, DurhamCLEAR, seeking
support of conditions set out in the draft resolution with respect to Enbridge Line 9
Pipeline, be endorsed.
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
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3. Corr. 08-14
Leon Presner, Director, Community Services
Chairperson —2014 Pickering Rotary Wing Festival
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Pickering, ON L1V 2R2
Councillor McLean noted he would like to have information after the event on the amount of
money they raised and how the money raised supported the residents of Pickering.
Resolution #203/14
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That Corr. 08-14 received from Leon Presner, Director, Community Services 2014
Pickering Rotary Wing Festival, seeking Council consideration of a grant in the
amount of$2,500, be endorsed.
Carried Unanimously
4. Corr. 09-14
Cristina Celebre
Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage
City of Pickering
Resolution #204/14
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Corr. 09-14 received from Cristina Celebre, Senior Planner, Development
Review & Heritage, submitting the 2013 Year End Report and 2014 Work Plan on
behalf of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, be received for information.
Carried
(VI) Committee Reports
1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 02-14
Consultant Selection for Urban Design Review Services
Council Decision
1. That Report PLN 02-14 of the.Director, City Development, be received;
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2. That the proposal RFP No. 8-2013, submitted by John G. Williams Limited,
Architect, to undertake Urban Design Review Services for a period of 18 months
commencing April 1, 2014, and expiring on September 30, 2015 be accepted;
3. That the Urban Design Review Services Program as outlined in Section 2.3 of
this report be approved; and
4. Further, that the appropriate Staff be authorized and directed to take all
actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
3. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 03-14
Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 40M-2424
Parkmount Building Corporation
Lots 1 to 18 and Block 19 (with Part 13, 40R-25976), Plan 40M-2424
Blocks 21 to 24, Plan 40M-2056
Council Decision
1. That Autumn Crescent and Pineview Lane within Plan 40M-2424 be assumed for
public use;
2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreements within Plan
40M-2424, Part 13, Plan 40R-25976 and Blocks 21 to 24, Plan 40M-2056, 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 for Block 21, Plan 40M-2424; and
3. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to Plans
40M-2424 and 40M-2056 be released and removed from title.
Resolution #205/14
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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That Report2014-03 of the Joint P & D and Executive meeting held on March 3, 2014,
be adopted, save and except Item No. 2 of Planning & Development and Item No. 1 of
Executive Committee.
Carried
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2. Director, City Development, Report PLN 05-14
Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installation
The Regional Municipality of Durham
1315 Taunton Road
Installation #58
A question and answer period ensued.
Resolution #206/14
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Region of Durham be advised that City Council does not object to the
proposed 45.0 metre high telecommunication tower installation located at
1315 Taunton Road based on the design and other details submitted with this
request.
Carried
Executive Reports -
1. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 09-14
Durham West Arts Centre Inc.
Licence Agreement
A question and answer period ensued.
Resolution #207/14
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CR 09-14 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the
Licence Agreement renewal of the Durham West Arts Centre Inc., be received;
2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence
Agreement pursuant to which Durham West Arts Centre Inc. will be permitted to
use the pottery studio at the Pickering Recreation Complex to operate pottery
and art programs from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019 that is in the form and
substance acceptable to the Director,Culture & Recreation and the Director,
Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
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Carried
(VII) New and Unfinished Business
1. Public Meeting
Notice of Intention to Pass By-laws to Submit Questions
to the Electors for the 2014 Municipal Election
A public meeting was held for the purpose of informing the public with respect to
placing two questions on the 2014 Municipal Election ballot. The City Clerk
appeared before Council to outline the process and confirm that provisions of the
Municipal Elections Act, 1996, had been complied with.
Mayor Ryan asked if any members of the public wished to speak for or against the
questions.
Walter Schellenberg, 1753 Spruce Hill Road, appeared before Council in support of
having a question on the ballot for the casino and he stated that he did not want a
casino in Pickering.
Max Schellenberg, 1753 Spruce Hill Road, appeared before Council in support of
having a question on the ballot for the casino as he stated that he did not want a
casino in Pickering.
No members of the public spoke in opposition or in favour of the question regarding
the distribution of regional seats based on population.
A question and answer period ensued.
Resolution #208/14
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That By-law 7342/14, being a by-law to submit a question to the electors regarding
a gaming facility (casino) in the City of Pickering be approved.
Referred to the Next Meeting of
Council by Legislative
Requirements
(Refer to following amendment)
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Resolution #209/14
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That By-law 7342/14 be amended to change the question on the ballot to;
Are you in favour of a gaming facility (casino) in the City of Pickering as part of a
Hotel Convention Centre, Entertainment Complex in a non-residential area?
Carried on a Recorded Vote
as Follows
Yes No
Councillor Pickles Councillor McLean
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Dickerson
Mayor Ryan
The City Clerk noted to Council that an amendment to the question on a ballot
would have to go through the public meeting process again and that By-law
7342/14 would not be approved at tonight's meeting of Council. Notice of a Public
Meeting will be placed in the newspaper and sent to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing with the amended wording. The Public Meeting and By-law
will be considered by Council at the next meeting of Council on April 22, 2014.
• Resolution #210/14
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
That By-law 7343/14, being a by-law to submit a question to the electors regarding
the distribution of regional seats based on population be approved.
Carried Unanimously.
on a Recorded Vote
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3. Director, City Development, Report PLN 07-14
Proposed NextGen Telecommunication Tower
Region of Durham .
2105 Rosebank Road
Installation #60
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Resolution #211/14
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the Region of Durham be advised that City Council has no objection to the
proposed 60.0 metre high tri-pole lattice telecommunication tower to be located at
2105 Rosebank Road, based on the design and other details submitted with this
request.
Carried
4. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 04-14
Pickering Golf Academy
Extension of Lease
Resolution #212/14
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
1. That Report LEG 04-14 respecting the City's lease agreement with 1317970
Ontario Inc., carrying on business as Pickering Golf Academy at 2510 Brock
Road North be received;
2. That the said lease agreement be extended for a one year term with no further
extension or renewal beyond October 31, 2014, and that Lease Extension
Agreement be executed substantially as set out in Attachment 2 to this Report;
and
3. That the said Lease Extension Agreement be executed by the Mayor and City
Clerk and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions to implement these recommendations.
Carried
(IX) By-laws
7341/14 Being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for park or other
public recreational purposes as a condition of development or
redevelopment, or the subdivision of lands.
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7343/14 Being a by-law to submit a question to the electors of the City of
Pickering. (Distribution of regional seats based on population)
Resolution #213/14
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That By-law Nos.7341/14 to 7343/14 be approved, save and except By-law 7342/14, as
amended.
Carried
7342/14 Being a by-law to submit a question to the electors of the City of Pickering.
(Gaming Facility)
Referred to the Next Meeting of
Council by Legislative
Requirements
(X) Other Business
1. Councillor McLean requested that staff ensure Council is advised when and if Holy
Redeemer School comes up for sale so it can be considered by Council for potential
community use.
2. Councillor Pickles requested that staff ensure culverts along the City's roads,
specifically roads that have been acquired from the Region, are kept clear in time for
the winter melt to avoid flooding.
3. Councillor Rodrigues requested that, once confirmed, staff put a notice in the paper
and on the City's website to advise residents of York Region's delegation at an
Executive Committee meeting to discuss the York-Durham Sewer System.
4. Councillor Dickerson advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion for
Council consideration regarding the Army Air Cadets seeking relief on two rentals for
army cadet business.
(XI) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number#7344/14
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Councillor O'Connell 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 March 24, 2014.
(XII) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:51 pm.
Carried
Dated this 24th day of March, 2014.
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Mayor ifir
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
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