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Monday, January 19, 2015
7:00 PM - Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
I. Cumming
R. Johnson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel
- Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni
- Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
M. Carpino
- Director, Culture & Recreation
J. Hagg
- Fire Chief
R. Holborn
- Director, Engineering & Public Works
T. Melymuk
- Director, City Development
C. Grant
- Chief Executive Officer, Library
S. Karwowski
- Division Head, Finance & Treasurer
D. Shields
- City Clerk
C. Rose
- Chief Planner
R. Pym
- Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives
K. Pyke
- Coordinator, Museum Operations
L. Harker
- (Acting) Supervisor, Legislative Services
(1) 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
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Resolution #1/15
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In Camera Council Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2014
Council Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2014
Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Minutes, January 12, 2015
Carried
(IV) Delegations
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair
Region of Durham
Re: Annual Address to Council
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, appeared before Council to provide his annual address
to Council. Chair Anderson described 2014 as a year full of happy and distressing
events, beginning with the celebration of the Region's 40th anniversary, the election of the
first Regional Chair and ending with the fire at Fairview Lodge. Chair Anderson
expressed his appreciation for staffs quick response to the fire, resulting in no lives lost.
He also noted that the Federal and Provincial government announced funding for
affordable housing and as a result the Region can begin implementing the Durham
Housing Plan. Plans for 2015 include the potential restructuring of Regional Council,
investigating the potential for streamlining fire protection across the Region, construction
on Regional Roads, the OPG Plant shut down in Pickering and the planning and delivery
of potassium iodide pills to those close to the nuclear plant.
Resolution #2/15
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by.Councillor Cumming
That the delegation time be extended by 5 minutes.
Carried
Chair Anderson provided an overview of the budget process, advising that a 1 % tax
increase is being proposed. He noted that strong partnerships with Regional
municipalities is vital.
A question and answer period ensued regarding the restructuring of Regional Council
and various waste questions.
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2. Laura Drake & Paul Savel
Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee
RE: 2014 Report
Laura Drake, Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee appeared before Council to
provide the Committees' annual report to Council. Using their four pillars (Community
Connections, Collections & Preservation, Education & Interpretation, and Marketing &
Tourism), Ms. Drake outlined objectives achieved in 2014 and plans for 2015. Ms. Drake
thanked all Committee members and City staff for helping make Pickering Museum
Village the best living history site in Durham Region.
3. Rosi Vanderheijden
Re: Clearing of Pickering Waterfront Trail in Winter Months
Rosi Vanderheijden, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council to request that the
Pickering Waterfront Trail be cleared during the winter months. Ms. Vanderheijden noted
that residents would like to use the trail year-round and provided a copy of a petition to
the City Clerk.
A question and answer period ensued.
4. Michael Borie
Re: Procedures Taken During 2014 Municipal Election
Michael Borie appeared before Council to express his dissatisfaction with procedures
taken during the 2014 Municipal Election.
5. Mark Turney, Vice -President of Operations
Veridian Connections Inc.
Re: Report LEG 02-15
Mark Turney, Veridian Connections Inc., appeared before Council in support of Report
LEG 02-15 and was available to answer any questions.
(V) Correspondence
1. Corr. 01-15
Cheryl Bandel, Deputy Clerk
Region of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
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Resolution #3/15
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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That Corr. 01-15 received from Cheryl Bandel, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham
seeking Council's nomination of a Member of Regional Council and one citizen
nomination as the City's representative on the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee
be confirmed as follows:
That Councillor Pickles be appointed as the Council representative; and
That Shirley Van Steen be nominated as the City of Pickering citizen representative.
2. Corr.02-15
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
City of Pickering
Resolution #4/15
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
Carried
That Corr. 02-15, received from Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, detailing
the request by the Region of Durham to nominate a City of Pickering resident to the
Durham Environmental Advisory Committee be confirmed as follows:
That Ozair Chaudry be nominated as the City of Pickering citizen representative.
Carried
3. Corr.03-15
Susan Dickison
Communications Coordinator, Durham Region Transit
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
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Resolution #5/15
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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That Corr. 04-15 received from Susan Dickison, Communications Coordinator,
Durham Region Transit seeking Council's nomination of one citizen nomination as the
City's representative on the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee be confirmed
as follows:
That Judy Gaw be nominated as the City of Pickering citizen representative.
4. Corr.04-15
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
City of Pickering
Resolution #6/15
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
Carried
That Corr. 04-15 received from Debbie Shields, City Clerk requesting endorsement of
Council appointments to Advisory Boards and Committees be endorsed. .
5. Corr.05-15
Tanya Ryce, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation
Re: Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee
2014 Annual Report
Resolution #7/15
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Carried
That Corr. 05-15 received from Tanya Ryce, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation,
submitting the 2014 report on behalf of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory
Committee be received as information.
Carried
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(VI) Committee Reports
Planning & Development Committee Reports
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Monday, January 19, 2015
7:00 PM - Council Chambers
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 01-15
2016508 Ontario Limited, Plan of Subdivision 40M-2261
-Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision -
Council Decision
That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan
40M-2261, 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 Blocks 2 and 4; and
2. That the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan
40M-2261 be released and removed from title.
Executive Committee Reports
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 02-15
2014 Year End Audit
Council Decision
That Report FIN 02-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received;
2. That the Audit Plan as submitted by Deloitte LLP, included as Attachment 1 to
this report be received for information; and,
3. That the Chief Administrative Officer and the Division Head, Finance & Treasurer
be authorized to sign the Auditor's Engagement Letter on behalf of the City.
3. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 01-15
2015 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates
Council Decision
That Report FIN 01-15 of the Director, Corporate Services and City Solicitor be
received;
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2. That an interim property tax levy be adopted for all realty property classes for
2015;
3. That the interim property tax levy tax instalment due dates be February 27 and
April 27, 2015;
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 thereto.
4. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 03-15
Tender/Contract Approval
- Approvals During Council Recess 2014
Council Decision
1. That Report FIN 03-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
regarding tender and contract approvals during Council Recess be received;
and,
2. That Council pass a resolution ratifying the approval of the Tenders and
Contracts by the Chief Administrative Officer during Councils' recess being,
Tender No. T-16-2014, Brick Cladding & Masonry Repairs, Quotation No. Q-42-
2014 One New Latest Model Year, Four Wheel, Pure Vacuum Multi -Functional
Street Sweeper, and Quotation No. Q-51-2014, Seniors and Person with
Disabilities Snow Clearing Program.
Resolution #8/15
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report 2015-01 of the Joint P & D and Executive Committee meeting held on
January 12, 2015 be adopted, save and except Item #5 and Item #6.
Carried
5. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 01-15
Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements for the
City of Pickering
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A question and answer period ensued. Council requested that the Municipal Law
Enforcement Section monitor how many tickets are being issued to those parked
illegally in accessible parking spots to ensure vigorous enforcement.
Resolution #9/15
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report ENG 01-15 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding
the review of accessible parking space requirements in the City of Pickering, be
received;
2. That City Council authorize staff to initiate a public consultation process on the
proposed amendments to By-law 6604/05 regarding accessible parking space
requirements in the City of Pickering, as outlined in this report, including
consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, business owners, and
other stakeholders; and
.3. That following the receipt of comments, staff prepare a draft by-law with final
recommendations for Council's consideration.
Carried
6. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 01-15
Amendment to Procedural By-law to Provide for 2015 Committee and
Council Meeting Schedule Change
Resolution #10/15
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report CLK 01-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor,
regarding an amendment to Procedural By-law 7212/12 be received;
2. That the draft amendment by-law to Procedural By-law 7212/12, to provide for a
revised Standing Committee Meeting as noted in Attachment #1 be approved;
and
3. That the 2015 Standing Committee and Council Meeting calendar included as
Attachment #2 be approved.
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Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
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Resolution #11/15
Carried as Amended
Later in the meeting
(See following motion)
That the 2015 Standing Committee and Council Meeting calendar included as
Attachment #2 be amended as follows:
That Council on February 17th be moved to February 231d due to Family Day on the 16tn
Carried
The main motion was then carried as amended.
(VII) New and Unfinished Business
1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 02-15
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation under the Provincial FIT 2.0 Program
-Solar Array Roof Lease Agreement
A brief question and answer period ensued confirming that the revenue generated
from this project will be used towards environmentally sustainable projects.
Resolution #12/15
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Report LEG 02-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received;
2. That the Solar Array Roof Lease Agreement between the City of Pickering and
Veridian Connections Inc., Solera Sustainable Energies Company Limited and
Queen Street Solar Co-operative Corporation be approved;
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Solar Array Roof
Lease Agreement as set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, subject to minor
revisions agreeable to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
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4. That Council authorize the appropriate City official to undertake the necessary
actions required to implement the above recommendations; and
5. Further, that a copy of this Report be forwarded to Veridian Connections Inc.,
Solera Sustainable Energies Company Limited, and Queen Street Solar Co-
operative Corporation.
Carried
(Vill) By-laws
7401/15 Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the instalment due
dates for the Interim Levy 2015.
7402/15 Being a by-law to amend By-law 7212/12, which governs the proceedings of
Council, any of its committees, the conduct of its Members; and the calling of
meetings.
7403/15 Being a by-law to establish that part of Lot 22, Registrar's Compiled Plan 819,
designated as Part 4, Plan 40R-20788 and that part of Lot 23, Registrar's
Compiled Plan 819, designated as Part 3, Plan 40R-20788, as public highway.
7405/15 Being a by-law to stop -up and close Tracy Street, Plan 94, Pickering, as public
highway and authorize the sale of a portion of it, subject to required
easements.
Resolution #13/15
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That By-law Nos. 7401/15 through 7405/15 be approved, save and except 7404/15.
Carried
7404/15 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of
Durham in Part of Lots 15 & 16, Concession 1, City of Pickering. (A 3/14)
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Resolution #14/15
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That By-law 7404/15 be amended as follows:
That "Medical Office Use" be moved from primary uses to secondary uses.
Yes
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Cumming
Councillor McLean
Motion Lost on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
No
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Johnson
Mayor Ryan
A question and answer period ensued with City Development staff providing clarification with
respect to the proposed parking allotment and the potential inclusion of a "severability clause".
Resolution #15/15
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That By-law 7404/15 be amended as follows:
That a gaming establishment/casino use is only permitted as part of,a hotel, convention or
conference centre, entertainment complex. Therefore a building permit will only be issued for
the construction of a gaming establishment/casino when a minimum of 20% of construction is
completed on a hotel, convention or conference centre, entertainment complex.
Yes
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor McLean
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Motion Lost on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
No
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Johnson
Mayor Ryan
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The main motion was then carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Yes
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Mayor Ryan
(IX) Confidential Matters
No
Councillor O'Connell
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.
An In Camera meeting of Council has been scheduled in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedural By-law 7212/12, in that the matters to be
discussed relate to personal matters about an identifiable individual.
[City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes].
Carried
1. Boards and Advisory Committees of Council for 2014-2018
Information on the applications were reviewed In Camera in accordance with the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the personal information was used
solely for the purpose of assessing the applicant's qualifications for appointment to one of the
City's Advisory Committees.
a) Regional Appointments
Resolution #16/15
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the recommendations considered at the Closed Meeting of Council confirming
Paul Pistritto as the City of Pickering nomination to the Durham Agricultural Advisory
Committee be approved for a term to expire on November 30, 2018.
Carried
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b) City of Pickering Appointments
Resolution #17/15
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the recommendations considered at the Closed Meeting of Council confirming the
Advisory Boards and Committee appointments be approved;
That the City Clerk notify the applicants to confirm their interest in the'appointment to
the Committee; and
That, once confirmed the names of the applicants be noted in the January 19, 2015
Council minutes.
Confirmed Appointments
Accessibility Advisory Committee
That the following persons are appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a
term to expire on November 30, 2018:
Terry Arvisais
Peter Bashaw
Maurice Brenner
Andrew Doucette
Dan Hughes
Cody Morrison
Susan Wilkinson
Animal Services Appeal Committee
That the following persons are appointed to the Animal Services Appeal Committee for
a term to expire on November 30, 2018:
Mandiee O'Brien
Shirley Beadle
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Committee of Adjustment
That the_following persons are appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for a term to
expire on November 30, 2018:
Thomas Copeland
Dave Johnson
Eric Newton
Denise Rundle
Sean Wily
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
That the following persons are appointed to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
for a term to expire on November 30, 2018:
Kathryn Borisko
James Calder
Jennifer Dempsey
Wickham Jamadar
Deanna Joyce
Tom Reimer
Mike Sawchuck
Charles Sopher
Jutta Van Huss
Livestock Valuer
That the following is hereby appointed as Livestock Valuer for a term to expire on
November 30, 2018:
John Laider
Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee
That the following persons are appointed to the Pickering Museum Village Advisory
Committee for a term to expire on November 30, 2018:
James Calder
Laura Coulter
Rose Ann Cowan
Laura Drake
Karen Emmink
Pamela Fuselli
Donald Hudson
Deanna Joyce
Graham Lowman
Paul Savel
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Pickering Library Board
That the following persons are appointed to the Pickering Library Board for a term to
expire on November 30, 2018:
Mary K. Anderson
Shashi Bhatia
Ruvette Coelho
Susan Kular
John Sabean
Doodnauth Sharma
Irene Elizabeth Thomaidis
Shirley Van Steen
Property Review Committee
That the following persons are appointed to the Property Review Committee for a term
to expire on November 30, 2018:
Peter Dickson
Richard Farrell
Gregory Fernandes
Claude Lavoie
Patricia Short-Galle
Carried
(X) Other Business
1) Councillor O'Connell requested that the CAO follow up with respect to citizen
involvement on an advisory committee relating to the decommissioning of the OPG
power plant.
2) Councillor McLean advised Council of a Canadian Army veteran, Paul Nicholls, who will
be riding a horse across Canada to get Canadians to rethink their image of veterans
and bring awareness of Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder. Councillor McLean hopes that
the City can assist in some fundraising initiatives and perhaps even assist with boarding
the horses when they come through Pickering.
3) Councillor Cumming requested that the CAO follow up with respect to noise complaints
regarding motorcycles riding on Frenchman's Bay.
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(XI) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number #7406/15
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pickles moved for leave to introduce a By-
law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of January 19, 2015.
(XII) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 pm.
Dated this 19th day of January, 2015.
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Debbie Shields
City Clerk
Carried
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