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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 1, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 1, 2001 7 :30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs - COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D.Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. 1. Quinn N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator en ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 17, 2001 - eIl) DELEGATIONS 1. Sylvain Trepanier, 1218 Monica Cook Place, addressed Council with respect to By-law 5887/01 respecting the Hilts property. He stated that the proposed units must have commercial development in the bottom of the units, but nothing in the report is definitive. He questioned how the required three parking spaces have been accommodated. He requested that this application either be tabled or deferred until all applications for the bottom of Liverpool Road can be reviewed at the same time. eIU) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #115101 - Aooendix #1 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Finance Committee dated September 24, 2001 be adopted with the following notation recorded concerning Item #6 - Corporate Services Report #33-01: Councillor Ryan abstained from voting on Item #6. - CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #115/01(a) Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 1, ~OOl 7:30 p.m. That Item #6 of the Finance Committee Report be deferred to the end of the agenda. - CARRIED Resolution #116/01 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Report of the Operations Committee dated September 24,2001 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #117/01 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the 2000 Audited Financial Statements, be received for information. CARRIED Resolution #118/01 - Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the 2000 Financial Information Retum, be received for information. CARRIED Resolution #119101 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report CS 26-01, Municipal Performance Measurement Program, be received by Council for information. CARRIED Resolution #120/01 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: - "Fire Service Recognition Day" - October 8, 2001 "Fire Prevention Week" - October 7-13, 2001 CARRIED -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 1,2001 7 :30 p.m. Resolution #121/01 Moved by Councillor Ryan - Seconded by Councillor Pickles WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering enacted By-law Number 3665/91 on February 18, 991 to govern the proceedings of Council, any of its committees, the conduct of its Members, and the calling of meetings; and WHEREAS Council passed Resolution #69/01 at its regular meeting of May 7, 2001 to establish a standing committee system; and WHEREAS part 14 of Resolution #69/01 provided for Members of Council to receive an honorarium per meeting not to exceed $2,500 per annum per each committee of which they are a member; and WHEREAS part 9 of Resolution #69/01 directed staff to facilitate a Stakeholders Forum to invite public input respecting the standing committee system; and WHEREAS the Discussion Paper, which summarized comments received from the public at the Stakeholders Forum, stated that the issue of Members of Council receiving an honorarium based on committee membership as set out in Item #14 of Resolution #69/01 was removed for consideration; and WHEREAS Council enacted By-law Number 5874/01 on August 9, 2001 to amend By-law Number 3555/91 to provide for a Standing Committee system; and - WHEREAS By-law 5874/01 was silent on the issue of establishing an honorarium for Members of Council to receive per meeting; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Item #14 of Resolution #69/01 be rescinded; and THAT Members of Council not receive an honorarium for membership on standing committees or attendance at standing committee meetings. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #122/01 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles WHEREAS it has been reported that used asphalt and concrete has been buried at Sideline 16 and Highway 7; and WHEREAS the contractor for SLF has completed their work on Highway 407; and - WHEREAS the City of Pickering does not have the staff to investigate this concern raised by the public; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests the Ministry of the Environment to investigate the allegations raised by the public and if any contaminated soil is found on this site, then it be removed by the proponents who are responsible. CARRIED - 3 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 1, 2001 7:30 p.m. Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs - (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 5887/01 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 22, Range 3, B.F.C., in the City of Pickering. (A 23/99) DEFERRED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with By-law 5887/01: Resolution #123/01 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law Number 5887/01 be deferred. - CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Ryan No: Councillor Johnson and Mayor Arthurs By-law Number 5888/01 Being a by-law to approve an agreement of the shareholders of Veridian Corporation and the Corporation of the City of Pickering, an agreement amending the merger agreement dated November 3, 2000, as amended, among the shareholders of Veridian Corporation et al and an agreement respecting the amendment and replacement of promissory notes issued by Veridian Corporation, Veridian Connections Inc. and two of the successor corporations to the electricity distribution business of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. Councillor Ryan abstained from voting on By-law #5888/01. By-law Number 5889101 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 59, Plan 40M-1480 (Steeple Hill) as public highway. CARRIED ,.,... THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5888/01 and 5889/01, be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Deputy Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED - 4 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 1, 2001 7:30 p.m. (V) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW - Bv-Iaw Number 5890/01 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, 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 Council Meeting of October 1, 2001. CARRIED (vn OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion concerning planning related procedures and resource allocation. 2. Councillor Brenner questioned the procedures concerning vote abstention. 3. Councillor Brenner inquired into Veridian's policy with respect to burying overhead wires and gave notice of a motion concerning this matter which will be seconded by Councillor Holland. 4. Councillor Brenner commented on the Nuclear Liability Act and gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor McLean, concerning increasing present liability insurance. 5. Councillor Pickles recommended that clarification be mailed to the Ministry of Transportation concerning the City's opposition to any interchanges on Hwy. 407. - 6. Councillor McLean extended an invitation for all to attend the Pickering Museum Village Horseshoe Challenge on October 14. He advised that a team of Pickering Councillors against Ajax Councillors will be participating in this event. 7. Councillor Johnson requested a status update on the new Ice Pad at the Don Beer Arena. 8. Councillor Johnson further requested a status report on the Master Park Plan. 9. Councillor Johnson suggested that a memorabilia room or Wall of Fame be created at the hall entrance to the Delaney Room. 10. Mayor Arthurs thanked Council and Staff for their participation in the Walk to Defeet ALS. 11. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Director, Planning & Development requested direction and received concurrence from Council to waive variance fees for Mr. Ron Gauslin. - b) Mayor Arthurs advised that a fax had been received from OPG advising that Durham Regional Police will provide on-site security and are investigating long-term security improvements. c) Councillor Holland commented on the number of decks and other structures being constructed without a building permit. He suggested reviewing the fee structure in order to prevent the loss of revenue. d) Councillor Johnson also suggested that fees of the Committee of Adjustment be reviewed. The CAO advised that this will be looked at during the budget process. - 5 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 1, 2001 7:30 p.m. (Vll) ADJOURNMENT - The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. - - DATED ~. {(,(Of ~ MAYOR ~ -6- ~ Appendix I Finance Committee Report FC-2001/02 That the Finance Committee of the City of Pickering having met on September 24, 2001, presents its second report to Council and recommends: - 1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR That pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii) of Procedural By-law 3665/91, as amended, Councillor Holland be appointed as Chair of the Finance Committee. 2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR That Councillor Brenner be appointed as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee. 3. TERM OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR That pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii) of Procedural By-law 3665/91, as amended, the appointments of Councillor Holland as Chair and Councillor Brenner as Vice Chair shall expire on November 30, 2002. 4. LOCATION AND MEETING TIME OF FINANCE COMMITTEE That pursuant to Section 5(d)(ii) of Procedural By-law 3665/91, a amended, the Finance Committee shall meet on the fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Committee Room. -. 5. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 27-01 VERIDIAN CORPORATION That Confidential Report CS 27-01, of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be adopted as amended. 6. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 33-01 VERIDIAN CORPORATION That Confidential Report CS 33-01, of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be adopted. 7. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 24-01 ONTARIO POWER GENERATION ASSESSMENT APPEAL That Confidential Report CS 24-01, of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be adopted. 8. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 25-01 NEW MUNICIPAL ACT - That Report CS 25-01, of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning the New Municipal Act, be received for information. -7- Appendix I Finance Committee Report FC-2001l02 9. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 28-01 THE CITY OF PICKERING - LIABILITY INSURANCE -. That Report CS 28-01 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, City of Pickering, be received and that it be hereby resolved that the Council of the City of Pickering accept the agreement of the Liability Insurance Subscription Policy to insure the liability assumed by the Resolution as follows: The Council of the City of Pickering hereby; 1. Assumes the Liability for bodily injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction of property of others, imposed by law upon: a) Members of Council, Commissioners, Trustees, Board Members, Statutory Officers, Officers, Employees or Workers of the City of Pickering for Liability which arises out of the use or operation by such person of a licensed motor vehicle, or b) The owner of any licensed motor vehicle, for liability which arises out of the use or operation of such' licensed motor vehicle by Members of Council, Commissioners, Trustees, Board Members, Statutory Officers, Employees or Workers of the City of Pickering. 2. Declares that such assumption of liability be subject to the following limitations, exclusions and conditions: - a) This assumption of liability applies only to the use or operation of a licenced motor vehicle in Canada or the United States of America by Members of Council, Commissioners, Trustees, Board Members, Statutory Officers, Employees or Workers on behalf of the City of Pickering including travel to and from work and attendance at meetings. b) This assumption of liability applies only in excess of existing insurance carried by the owner of the licensed motor vehicle which was being used or operated by Members of Council, Commissioners, Trustees, Board Members, Statutory Officers, Officers, Employees or Workers at the time of the accident and does not apply unless the licensed motor vehicle which was being used or operated by such person at the time of the accident is insured for not less than the minimum Third Party Liability Limit required by The Insurance Act for the Province of Ontario. c) This assumption of liability is subject to the agreements, conditions, terms and limit of liability insured in the Non-Owned Automobile Policy issued by the Subscription Policy and shall terminate whenever such Non-Owned Automobile Policy is terminated. - - 8 - Appendix n Operations Committee Report OC-2001l02 That the Operations Committee of the City of Pickering having met on September 24,2001, presents its second report to Council and recommends: - 1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR That pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii) of Procedural By-law 3665191, as amended, Councillor Ryan be appointed as Chair of the Operations Committee. 2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR That Councillor McLean be appointed as Vice Chair of the Operations Committee. 3. TERM OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR That pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii) of Procedural By-law 3665191, as amended, the appointments of Councillor Ryan as Chair and Councillor McLean as Vice Chair shall expire on November 30, 2002. 4. LOCATION AND MEETING TIME OF OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - That pursuant to Section 5(d)(ii) of Procedural By-law 3665/91, as amended, the Operations Committee shall meet on the fourth Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Committee Room. -. - 9 -