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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 - 7:50 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles - Chair
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer
E. Buntsma - Director, Operations & Emergency Services
N. Carroll - Director, Planning &Development
G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
B. Taylor - City Clerk
D. Kearns - Committee Coordinator
(I) POINT OF PERSONNEL PRIVILEGE
Mayor Arthurs advised that Deputy Fire Chief Bill Douglas has been appointed as the
new Fire Chief for the City of Pickering, replacing the recently deceased Fire Chief Rick -
Pearsall.
(II) MINUTES
Regular Meeting of January 22nd, 2001
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(III) DELEGATIONS
1. John Doleweerd, representing the West Pickering Community Garden Committee,
addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed community garden in the
Petticoat Creek valley adjacent to East Woodlands Park. Mr. Doleweerd
distributed and explained his presentation.
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2. Bhuandar Bajwa, representing the Pickering Taxicab owners, addressed the
Committee to support the recommendation for an increase in taxi fares. He
outlined the difference in Transfer fees between various municipalities and
requested that Pickering lower their fee from $4,000 to $500. Taxicab fares have
not been increased since 1989 whereas gas prices and cost of living have,
therefore, he requested that Council approve a raise in fares.
(IV) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT REPORT#05-01
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S PERMISSION TO DEVELOP
LANDS BY LAND SEVERANCE
M. & I. DI PRISCO
PART OF LOT 5, PLAN 282
(EAST SIDE OF PINE GROVE AVE.
ACROSS FROM VALLEY RIDGE CRESCENT)
Approved See Recommendation #1
2. OPERATIONS &EMERGENCY REPORT#02-01
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Approved See Recommendation #2
3. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT#05-01
DRAFT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
TORONTO ®ION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
CITY OF PICKERING
By-law Forwarded to Council
4. OPERATIONS &EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT#03-01
REDUCED LOAD PERIOD BY-LAW
ANNUAL COMPILATION OF STREETS
By-law Forwarded to Council
5. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT#01-01
GREEN STREETS CANADA
TREE CANADA FOUNDATION
PROPOSAL FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FOR TREE PLANTING PROGRAMS
Approved See Recommendation #3
6. COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT#05-01
2001 INTERIM LEVY& INTERIM TAX INSTALMENT
DUE DATES (REVISED)
Approved See Recommendation #4
By-law Forwarded to Council
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7. CLERKS REPORT#05-01
APPOINTMENT TO MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
By-law Forwarded to Council
8. CLERKS REPORT#04-01.
PROPOSED INCREASE TO TAXICAB FARES
AND DECREASE IN TRANSFER FEE
Deferred to March 5th Council Meeting
9. CLERKS REPORT #06-01
APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 1305 & 1315
PICKERING PARKWAY, ST. MARY CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL,
1918 WHITES ROAD AND AMBERLEA PLAZA, 1822 WHITES ROAD
By-law Forwarded to Council
10. PROCLAMATION
"HEART AND STROKE MONTH"—FEBRUARY, 2001
Approved • See Recommendation #5
(V) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor McLean extended an invitation to Council members and residents to •
attend the Valentine's Day Dance being held at the Recreation Complex on
Saturday, February 17th, 2001 at a cost of$20.00 per person.
2. Councillor Johnson advised that Friday, February 9th was the Claremont Winter
Carnival kick-off, with events taking place all week and wrap up on Saturday,
February 17th.
3. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that Pickering Professional Fire
Fighters Union negotiations will commence on Thursday, February 15th,
2001.
b) The Chief Administrative Officer commented on correspondence received
from the Pickering Soccer Club.
c) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed a status report on the recent
winter control operations.
d) Councillor Ryan stated his concerns with the number of Civic Complex
access cards which have been distributed and the possible security problems.
e) Councillor Johnson advised that he has received a number of compliments
on staffs cleaning of City roads during last weeks storm.
f) Councillor Johnson stated a concern regarding traffic control at the
intersection of Kingston Road and Valley Farm Road.
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g) Councillor Johnson stated that he has received requests for signalization at
the Valley Farm Road and Pickering Parkway intersection.
11) Mayor Arthurs commented on the budget presentation scheduling with staff.
(VI) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
DATED F46004112.Y 7-7, 'zCa/ CLERK
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APPENDIX#1
CITY OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on February 5th,
2001, presents its third report to Council and recommends:
1. PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT REPORT#05-01
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S PERMISSION TO DEVELOP
LANDS BY LAND SEVERANCE
M. & I. DI PRISCO
PART OF LOT 5, PLAN 282
(EAST SIDE OF PINE GROVE AVE.
ACROSS FROM VALLEY RIDGE CRESCENT)
That the request made by M. & I. Di Prisco, to permit the division of the subject
lands, being Part of Lot 5, Plan 282 (identified as Parts 6 and 8, Plan 40R-6842,
Parts 10 and 11, Plan 40R-16978, and known as 1827 Pine Grove Avenue), to
create one new residential building lot through Land Severance Application LD
08/01, rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be APPROVED.
2. OPERATIONS &EMERGENCY REPORT#02-01
COMMUNITY GARDENS
1. That Council endorse Report OES 002-01 concerning Community Gardens;
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2. Staff facilitate the introduction of a community garden in the Petticoat Creek
valley adjacent to East Woodlands Park.
3. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT#01-01
GREEN STREETS CANADA
TREE CANADA FOUNDATION
PROPOSAL FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FOR TREE PLANTING PROGRAMS
1. That Report OES 001-01 regarding the Green Streets Canada financial
assistance program be received for information; and
2. That Council affirms Pickering's commitment to Green Streets Canada,
thereby confirming that municipal funding will be available if our application
is successful, as outlined in the application.
4. COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT#05-01
2001 INTERIM LEVY & INTERIM TAX INSTALMENT
DUE DATES (REVISED)
That Report CS 05-01 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer,
concerning 2001 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates — Revised,
be received by Council; and
1. That revised interim levy instalment due dates be March 12 and April 26,
2001 be adopted; and
2. That By-law 5793/01 establishing the original due dates of February 26 and
April 26, 2001 be repealed; and
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3. That the attached By-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes and
incorporating the revised due dates, be read three times and approved by
Council; and
4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any
changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering due dates, in
order to ensure the tax billing process is completed; and
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
5. PROCLAMATION
"HEART AND STROKE MONTH"—FEBRUARY, 2001
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"Heart and Stroke Month"—February, 2001