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Home My WebLink About2002/01/28 Finance & Operations Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 28, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Brenner PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn E. Buntsma G. Paterson B. Douglas R. Holborn S. Reynolds A. Greentree D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Fire Chief - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering - Division Head, Culture & Recreation - Supervisor, Legislative Services - Committee Coordinator (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Finance Committee Meeting of November 26,2001 Operations Committee Meeting of November 26,2001 (II) MA TTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 43-01 FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE AND THE CITY OF PICKERING Approved See Recommendation #1 2. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 001-02 REDUCED LOAD PERIOD BY-LAW ANNUAL COMPILATION OF STREETS Approved See Recommendation #2 3. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 003-02 STREET LIGHT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE Approved See Recommendation #3 Finance & Operations Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 28, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Brenner 4. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 02-02 STATUS REPORT ON THE "ROLLING TO REDUCE" WASTE DIVERSION PILOT PROJECT Approved See Recommendation #4 (III) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland questioned the status on the report coming before Council on Stormwater Management priorities and also if the report from Dr. N. Eyles has been received. The Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering advised that the Stormwater Management report is anticipated for February 25th and that the report from Dr. Eyles has not yet been received. 2. Councillor Pickles questioned the necessity of forwarding Stop Sign By-laws for interior roads to the Region of Durham for approval. The Director, Operations & Emergency Services advised that legislation requires Regional approval of all Stop Sign By-laws. 3. Councillor Johnson questioned if locations have been earmarked for the new fluorescent green school crossing signs, stating that the Rosebank Road area is of great concern. Councillor Pickles suggested that the school council be approached regarding implementing a kiss and ride program at this school. Staff advised that approximately $2,000 has been earmarked for trial areas should the project be implemented. 4. Councillor Johnson commented on the need for a temporary sidewalk along Brock Road. He was advised that this issue is being addressed in the 2002 Budget. 5. Mayor Arthurs advised that a GT A Clean Air Summit Council will be held on March 6, 2002. 6. Councillor McLean advised of the passing of Ajax Councillor Pat Brown's husband. FIVE MINUTE RECESS (IV) MA TTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 5. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 02-02 2002 INTERIM LEVY AND INTERIM TAX INSTALLMENT DUE DATES Approved See Recommendation #5 6. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 03-02 CONFIRMATION OF COMPREHENSIVE CRIME INSURANCE FOR 2002 Approved See Recommendation #6 (V) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2.36 p.m. Appendix I Finance & Operations Committee Report FOC 2002-1 That the Finance & Operations Committee, having met on January 28, 2002, presents its first report to Council and recommends: 1. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 43-01 FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE AND THE CITY OF PICKERING 1. That Report to Council OES 43-01 regarding Fire Services Agreement, be received; and 2. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering authorize the signing of a Fire Services Agreement between the Town ofWhitchurch-Stouffville and the City of Pickering regarding Fire Protection Services to another municipality. 2. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 001-02 REDUCED LOAD PERIOD BY-LAW ANNUAL COMPILATION OF STREETS 1. That Report OES 001-02 respecting the reduced load period by-law be received; and 2. That a by-law be enacted to designate highways under the jurisdiction of the City to which a reduced load period applies; and 3. That By-law 5801/01 be repealed. 3. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 003-02 STREET LIGHT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE 1. That Report OES 003-02 regarding street light repair and maintenance service be received; and 2. That City staff be directed to prepare specifications and documentation required to tender the services of street light repair and maintenance. 4. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 002-02 STATUS REPORT ON THE "ROLLING TO REDUCE" WASTE DIVERSION PILOT PROJECT That Report OES 002-02 concerning Status Report on the "Rolling to Reduce" Waste Diversion Pilot Project, be received for information. 5. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 02-02 2002 INTERIM LEVY AND INTERIM TAX INSTALLMENT DUE DATES 1. That Report CS 02-02, concerning 2002 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Installment Due Dates be received; and 2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2002 for all of the realty property classes; and 3. That interim levy installment due dates be February 27 and April 26, 2002; and Appendix I Finance & Operations Committee Report FOC 2002-1 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 attached by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be read three times and approved by Council; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 03-02 CONFIRMATION OF COMPREHENSIVE CRIME INSURANCE FOR 2002 6. 1. That Report CS 03-02 concerning Confirmation of Comprehensive Crime Insurance for 2002, be received and forwarded to Council for information.