HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 17, 2005Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
7:40 PM
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCILLORS:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
ABSENT:
M. Brenner (personal business)
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the m~eting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 2, 2005
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PRESENTATIONS
Jack English of the Brian English Foundation dedicated the Defibrillator unit that
they donated to the City of Pickering and which is located in the Civic Complex,
to the memory of Jim Walker and Brian English.
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(IV) RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #79105
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-08, dated May 9, 2005, be
adopted.
Resolution #80105
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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CARRIED
That Report CS 40-05 regarding the appointment of Debi A. Bentley as the Clerk
for The Corporation of the City of Picketing be received; and
That the draft by-law to appoint Debi A. Bentley as the Clerk of The Corporation
of the City of Pickering effective May 30, 2005, be enacted; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Picketing be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
Resolution #81/05
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS the Regions of Durham, Halton, Peel and York ("the GTA/905 Regions")
have been and will continue to be the fastest growing regions in Ontario, collectively
growing at twice the Provincial rate of growth by adding more than 90,000 new
residents each year; and
WHEREAS each year until at least 2011, the GTA/905 Regions will welcome and
accommodate almost half of Ontario's annual growth in population; and
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WHEREAS each year until at least 2011, the GTA/905 Regions will experience a rate of
growth in its population of seniors at twice the Provincial growth rate of seniors; and
WHEREAS the GTA/905 Regions collectively receive only three-quarters of the age-
weighted per capita funding for total health care services when compared to 33 regions,
excluding Northern Ontado and the City of Toronto, across Ontado resulting in a funding
gap of $866 million in annual funding that includes $545 funding gap for hospitals and
$60 million funding gap for CCACs; and
WHEREAS the GTA-905 Regions comprise a significant number of Urban Growth
Centres as identified by the Ontado Govemment's February 2005 Places to Grow:
Better Choices, Brighter Future. A Draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe; and
WHEREAS the GTA/905 Regions hospitals are, on average, some of the lowest cost
providers of the five health care services being targeted by the Ontado Government for
reduction in wait times; and
WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions will collectively contribute more than $570 million
each year in Health Premium revenue to Provincial coffers (once fully implemented for
2005~06) making up 26 percent of $2.4 billion in Health Premium Revenue being
collected from Ontario residents; and
WHEREAS the GTN905 are facing a collective funding shortfall of $88 million for
2004/05 and a deficit forecast of $126 million for 2005/06 that will require a significant
reduction in health care services for the GTA/905 Region, layoffs of nursing and other
staff and increased wait times for many important health care services; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has received over $800 million in new health
care funding from the Federal Govemment and stands to receive an additional $1.2
billion in the 2005/06 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS the provision of health care and treatment close to home for the mere than
three million residents living in the GTN905 Regions is consistent with improving
access to care and contributes to improved quality of care; and
WHEREAS the building of hospital infrastructure and the purchasing of medical
equipment and health care technology is essential for providing effective health care in
GTA/905 communities;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City
of Pickering demands that the Ontado Government immediately address the 2004/05
funding shortfalls of $88 million for GTA/905 hospitals providing care for GTA/905
residents; and
FURTHER THAT given the Ontario Government's creation of Local Health Integrated
Networks (LHINs), and the need to more equitably allocate health care funds to regions
across Ontario, the Ontado Government make it a priodty to create and use a
population, needs-based funding formula for LHINs that reflects:
. current population, future population growth and aging
the increased costs of providing health care services in rural areas, and
the increased costs of multi-site health care organizations
FURTHER THAT the Provincial Government make legislative and regulatory changes
so that revenue generated by local governments through Development Charges can be
used to support the construction and renovations to hospitals; and
FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to:
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario
· Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance
· Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long Term Care
· John Tory, Leader of the Opposition
· Howard Hampton, Leader of the NDP
· Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge
· Regional Municipality of Durham
· Association of Municipalities of Ontado
· Board of Directors, Rouge 'Valley Health System
· GTA/905 Health Care Alliance
CARRIED
(V) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor Johnson, took leave to introduce by-laws
of the City of Pickering:
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By-law 6521/05
Being a by-law to appoint Kevin Narraway and Don Sunny-Guy as municipal law
enforcement officers for the purpose of enforcing the by-laws of The Corporation of the
City of Pickering.
By-law 6522/05
Being a by-law to appoint Debi A. Bentley as the Clerk of The Corporation of the City
of Pickering.
By-law 6523/05
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 1210 & 1235 Radom Street, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1975 & 1958 Rosefield
Blvd., 1525 & 1535 Diefenbaker Court, 1530, 1540, 1625 & 1635 Picketing Parkway,
1000 & 1400 The Esplanade, 905 & 925 Bayly Street, 1650 & 1865 Kingston Road,
1350, 1360 & 1885 Glenanna Road, 1915 Denmar Road, 1345 Altona Road, 1655 &
1665 Pickering Parkway, 1100 Begley Street.)
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor Johnson, moved that By-law Numbers
6521/05, 6522/05 and 6523/05, 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.
CARRIED
(VI) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Resolution #82/05
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
For leave to introduce a motion regarding a grant.
CARRIED
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Resolution #83105
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Mayor Ryan and Council hereby declares Saturday, September 10, 2005 as
John Allen Cameron Day in the City of Pickering; and
That a one-time grant in the amount of $831.95 to offset the rental fee of the
O'Brien Room and Delaney Rink for a fundraising event in support of John Allen
Cameron on Saturday, September 10, 2005 be made to the organizers of that
event; and
That this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations &
Individuals).
CARRIED
Councillor Johnson thanked all Members of Council for supporting him in his bid
to secure the Conservative Party nomination for the Ajax-Pickering Riding.
Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, introduced a Notice of
Motion regarding a community benefit.
Councillor Pickles asked staff to investigate the safety of persons who cross
Strouds Lane between Rosebank Road and Altona Road.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular Council Meeting:
a) The Coordinator, Business Development & Investment, provided an
overview of the proposed Durham Strategic Energy Alliance.
b)
The Coordinator, Business Development & Investment, provided an
update on the Provincial RFQ for the Durham Consolidated Courthouse
process.
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c)
Resolution #84/05
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Council meeting in a Closed Meeting at 7:27 pm to discuss a matter
of potential litigation.
CARRIED
The Chief Administrative Officer provided Members of Council with an
update on an issue of potential litigation.
Resolution #85105
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Council rise from this Closed Meeting at 7:36 pm.
CARRIED
(VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6524105
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ashe, 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 May 17, 2005.
CARRIED
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(VIii) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
DATED
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2005-08
That the Executive Committee of the City of Picketing having met on May 9, 2005,
presents its eighth report to Council and recommends:
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 13-05
PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE
-REQUEST TO DE-ACCESSION QUARRY ENGINE
That OPerations & Emergency Services Report OES 13-05 regarding the
request to de-accession the quarry engine at the Pickering Museum Village,
be received; and
That the Council of the City of Pickering approve the de-accessioning of the
quarry engine from the Pickering Museum Village; and
That Council approve the donation of the quarry .engine to the Ontado Steam
Heritage Museum Inc.; and
That staff be authorized to enter into an appropriate disposal agreement
respecting the quarry engine; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the authority to
give effect thereto.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 09-05
TENDER NO. T-1-2005 - TENDER FOR ASPHALT OVERLAY
WORKS FOR ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE AND SANDY BEACH ROAD
1. That Report OES 09-05 regarding the Asphalt Overlay Works for
Rougemount Drive and Sandy Beach Road, be received; and
That Tender No. T-1-2005 submitted by D. Crupi & Sons Ltd. for asphalt
Overlay Works for Rougemount Drive and Sandy Beach Road in the amount
of $151,434.75 (G.S.T. included) and a net cost after G.S.T. rebate of
$141,527.80, be accepted; and
That the total project cost of $173,905 including the tender amount, and other
associated costs and a net total cost after rebates of $162,528, be approved;
and
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That the total costs of $90,026 for Rougemount Drive to be funded from
Public Works Services Reserve Fund, and the amount of $72,502 for Sandy
Beach Road being an unfinished work from 2001, to be funded by
Development Charges Reserve Fund ($36,251) and Internal Loan ($36,251),
be approved; and
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
necessary action to bring effect thereto.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 15/05
FIRE SERVICES
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE (EMS)
1. That the Region of Du~am reimburse all costs associated with the purchase
of all medical equipment and training to Municipal Fire Services; and
That the City support the recommendation that existing and future fire station
locations be strongly considered as joint Emergency Medical Response / Fire
facilities; and
That the City support the establishment of a local stakeholder committee
mandated to review our present Regional tiered response system and
implement improvement where possible and practical.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 31-05
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUND
STATEMENT OF THE TREASURER FOR 2004
That Report CS 31-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
respecting the Development Charges Reserve Fund, be received and
forwarded to Council for information.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 33-05
2004 PRE-AUDIT BALANCES OF RESERVES AND RESERVE FUNDS
That Report CS 33-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
regarding the 2004 Pre-Audit Balances of Reserves and Reserve Funds, be
received and forwarded to Council for information.
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CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 32-05
2005 ANNUAL REPAYMENT LIMIT FOR DEBT AND
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
That Report CS 32-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
concerning 2005 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations,
be forwarded to Council for information.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 18-05
STATEMENT OF THE TREASURER RESPECTING 2004
REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
AND COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO BOARDS, AGENCIES
AND OTHER BODIES
That Report CS 18-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
concerning Statement of the Treasurer respecting Remuneration and
Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees for the year 2004,
be received.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 23-05
FORMAL QUOTATIONS - QUARTERLY REPORT FOR INFORMATION
That Report CS 23-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
concerning Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information, be received
and forwarded to Council for information.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 35-05
APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
That Report to Council CS 35-05 regarding the appointment of two Municipal
Law Enforcement Officers, be received; and
That the draft by-law to appoint Kevin Narraway and Don Sunny-Guy as
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the City of Picketing, be enacted.
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CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 34-05
APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
That Report CS 34-05 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
1210 & 1235 Radom Street, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1975 & 1958 Rosefield
Blvd., 1525 & 1535 Diefenbaker Court, 1530, 1540, 1625 & 1635 Picketing
Parkway, 1000 & 1400 The Esplanade, 905 & 925 Bayly Street, 1650 & 1865
Kingston Road, 1350, 1360 & 1885 Glenanna Road, 1915 Denmar Road,
1345 Altona Road, 1655 & 1665 Pickering Parkway, 1100 Begley Street, be
forwarded to Council for approval; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
"ARTS WEEK"
"HEALTH BEFORE PREGNANCY MONTH"
"RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION DAY"
That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"Arts Week"- May 23 - 29, 2005
"Health Before Pregnancy Month"- June, 2005
"Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Day" - June 12, 2005
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