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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 4, 2005Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS' K. Ashe M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. McLean D, Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson T. Melymuk B. Taylor C. Rose J. Reble - Chief Administrative Officer - Chief Administrative Officer (Acting) and Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy (to 7:30 pm) - City Clerk - Manager, Policy (to 7:30 pm) - Solicitor for the City (to 7:30 pm) ABSENT: (]) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. Mayor Ryan further led Council in a moment of silence in commemoration of the death of Pope John Paul II. (11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 21, 2005 -1- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM 1. o PRESENTATIONS A presentation was made to Pickering Museum Village Volunteers, Mary Delaney, Barbara Pleva, Katrina Pyke and Angela Steyn, who received an Ontario Heritage Foundation recognition certificate and achievement pin for significant contributions to heritage preservation. Susan Johnson, representing Big Brothers and Big Sisters, made a plaque presentation respecting Council's fundraising efforts in that organization's Bowl For Kids Sake. lan Parsons, President of the Pickering Squash Club, presented a cheque to Council in support of the partnership between the Club and the City for the expansion of the Recreation Complex. Al Hutton, President, Pickering Ringette Association, representing the Minor Ice Sports Groups from the NHL Old Timers Day held on March 6th, addressed Council expressing their thanks for this successful event. (IV) 1. DELEGATIONS Debi McPhee and Linda Lyons, YWCA Durham, addressed Council with respect to the 23rd Annual Women of Distinction Award. (V) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #57/05 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-05, dated March 29, 2005, be adopted. CARRIED -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM Resolution #58/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean WHEREAS the two-year licence granted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the operation of Pickering A expires on June 30, 2005; and WHEREAS the staff of the CNSC have submitted a Commission Member Document recommending their approval of a five-year licence for Pickering A beyond June 30, 2005; and WHEREAS the staff of the CNSC have made their recommendation based on their confidence that OPG has sufficient staff, programs, safe-guards and procedures in place to meet the criteria of sustaining the safe operation of Pickering A over a five-year period; and WHEREAS the operations of OPG at Pickering A are monitored on a daily basis by on- site CNSC staff to ensure that the provisions of the licence are being met at all times; and WHEREAS OPG continues to be a good corporate citizen in the City of Pickering through its environmental stewardship over its operations and site, its significant positive economic impact on the community and its ability to safely and reliably meet all the conditions of its licence; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby supports the application of Ontario Power Generation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to licence Pickering A for a five year period after June 30, 2005. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan -3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM Resolution #59/05 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe WHEREAS pursuant to Section 150(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a local municipality may license, regulate and govern any business carried on within the municipality; and WHEREAS pursuant to Section 150(2) of the said Act, a municipality may only exercise its licensing powers for one or more of the following purposes: 1. Health and safety 2. Nuisance control 3. Consumer protection; and WHEREAS the Durham Regional Police Service has requested the area municipalities to enact by-laws to license and regulate pawnbrokers, salvage yards and second hand dealers; and WHEREAS it is the goal of the Durham Regional Police Service, through the area municipalities, to provide better protection to consumers who purchase goods from pawnbrokers, second hand dealers and salvage yards by ensuring that the goods have been legally acquired; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby directs staff to prepare a by-law, in cooperation with the Durham Regional Police Service, to license and regulate pawnbrokers, second hand dealers and salvage yards. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan (VI) BY-LAWS That Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor Johnson, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of Pickering: -4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM By-law Number 6500/05 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1345 Altona Road, 1655 & 1665 Pickering Parkway, 1235 Radom Street, 905 Bayly Street and 1915 Denmar Road.) CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6500/05, be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. (vii) 1. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #60/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner Leave to introduce a motion regarding Emergency Medical Services, Resolution #61/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson CARRIED WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham assumed the responsibility for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from the Province of Ontario on January 1, 2000; and WHEREAS the Region has been operating an EMS facility at 625 Kingston Road since that time to service the City of Pickering; and WHEREAS the Region undertook a search for a new site for an EMS facility and has identified a site on the south side of Kingston Road, east of Dixie Road; and -5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM WHEREAS this proposed site does not meet the intent of the Town Centre West Development Guidelines or the Kingston Road Corridor Study Guidelines in that it is unlikely to achieve the urban design objectives and land use intensity contemplated for Kingston Road, being Pickering's main street; and WHEREAS there are other sites located in the urban section of Pickering that would be more appropriate for an EMS facility because the land would be less expensive and these sites would be more centralized and not require an entrance onto an extremely busy thoroughfare such as Kingston Road; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario through its "Places to Grow" draft plan has designated the City of Pickering as an Urban Growth Centre with an expectation that there will be tremendous growth in the urban area of Pickering; and WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pickering was not consulted with respect to this proposed site; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests the Regional Municipality of Durham to extend its search for other sites in the City of Pickering for an Emergency Medical Services facility; and FURTHER THAT the Region be requested to examine partnering with the City of Pickering with respect to a joint EMS and Fire Service facility. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Councillor McLean congratulated the staff of the Division, Culture & Recreation for receiving the Provincial Life Saving Award for having the largest life saving program in Ontario. Councillor McLean noted that there is much garbage around the APTA and GO bus stops on Kingston Road and asked that garbage containers be installed at these locations. -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM Councillor McLean asked that staff put a notice in the Community Page to remind people who are cleaning out their garages or basements that hazardous material must be taken to the site on Squires Beach Road. Councillor Johnson asked that staff be more conscious on how they use paper in order to reduce the volume of paper used; more particularly he asked that both side of a sheet of paper be used where possible and that recyclable paper be used. Councillor Johnson stated that there was an accident on the Uxbridge/Pickering Townline last weekend and asked staff to report on the ploughing of this road. Councillor Johnson reported that he continues to receive calls from residents about train whistling at the CPR crossing at Altona Road. Councillor Brenner introduced a Notice of Motion to request all Federal leaders that no consideration be given to rescinding the gas tax credits. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) b) c) d) e) The CAO distributed the Health & Safety Guidebook. The CAO provided mock-ups of magnetic signs for Councillor's vehicles. Resolution #62/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Council meet In Camera at 6:55 pm CARRIED The CAO distributed a confidential memo dated April 4, 2005 providing Council with an update on his health and return to work. Council concurred with the two recommendations set out in that memo. The CAO distributed a confidential memo setting out a Summary of the RFP for Legal Services. -7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM g) The CAO advised Council that a short list of candidates for the position of City Clerk has been submitted by the consultant and he asked Council to appoint an observer for the upcoming interviews. Councillor Dickerson was appointed to be that observer. The CAO advised Council on a matter respecting taxicabs. Resolution #63/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean That the recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer respecting taxicabs be adopted. CARRIED h) The CAO asked to speak to Council with respect to Fire Services negotiations following the Budget Meeting. i) Councillor Dickerson addressed the issue of Sideline 8 from Durham Road 5 northerly. Staff was asked to prepare a report on this matter. Councillor Johnson declared an interest in this matter because hc owns property that may be affected by Sideline 8 and he left tho room during the discussion on this matter. Resolution #64/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council rise from this In Camera meeting at 7:27 pm, CARRIED -8- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 4, 2005 7:30 PM Resolution #65105 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That all matters considered at this In Camera meeting be ratified. CARRIED (VIII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6501105 Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Pickles, 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 Apdl 4, 2005. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Absent: Councillors Johnson and McLean (IX) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:11 pm. DATED CITY CLERK -9- That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on March 29, 2005, presents its fifth report to Council and recommends: CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 22-05 SECTION 357~358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES 1. That Report CS 22-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning Adjustment to Taxes, be received; and 2. That the write-off of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 27-05 NOMINATION TO 407 EAST INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT That Report CS 27-05 regarding a nomination for appointment to the 407 East Individual Environmental Assessment Community Advisory Committee, be received; and That Jeanette Wiles be nominated to represent the City of Pickering on the 407 East Individual Environmental Assessment Community Advisory Committee; and That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 26-05 BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT That Report CS 26-05 respecting the appointment of Special Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By-law on private property, be received; and That the draft by-law to appoint persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1345 Altona Road, 1655 & 1665 Pickering Parkway, 1235 Radom Street, 905 Bayly Street and 1915 Denmar Road, be forwarded to Council for approval; and -10- 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. o PROCLAMATIONS: "SENIORS MONTH" That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Seniors' Month"-June, 2005 -11 -