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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 20, 2005Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 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 D. Bentley B. Taylor - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Deputy City Clerk ii) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 6, 2005 (ill) 1. PRESENTATIONS A Youth Heritage Leadership Pin & Certificate was presented to Beth Wainwright. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM Mrs. Thelma Owens, Mr. Tom Reed, Principal, Dunbarton High School and Gord Dyck, President, Pickering Rotary Club, presented a defibrillator for use at the Dunbarton Indoor Pool. (IV) 1. DELEGATIONS Gary Bowen, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, provided Council with a progress report on the Implementation of a Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek & Carruthers Creek. David Raby, representing the Board of Directors, Pickering Manor for Palliative Hospice Care, provided Council with an overview of the services offered by Pickering Manor. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, addressed Council with respect to the application for rezoning and draft plan of subdivision at 816 and 852 Kingston Road. She stated that she is opposed to any density that is greater than that provided by singles. She is concerned about parking on the subject lands once it is built and noted that traffic will increase at the intersection of Whites Road and Sheppard Avenue. She noted that noise attenuation has not been properly addressed and she has had to call the Police about activities on Delta Boulevard. She agrees with the removal of the walkway and felt that there should be a double sidewalk along Kingston Road. She further suggested that Block 2 should be increased by 9.8 metres. Lorelei Jones, representing the applicant, addressed Council with respect to the application for rezoning and draft plan of subdivision at 616 and 852 Kingston Road. She stated that the builder will be able to achieve two parking spaces, in tandem, within the garages and stated that she will be submitting a Noise Attenuation Study as part of the subdivision process. Mary Bull, representing First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited, addressed Council with respect to the application for rezoning submitted by RIO CAN at 1755-1805 Pickering Parkway. She stated that she does not agree with the market study that was undertaken by the applicant because it does not provide sufficient consumer research and no peer review was undertaken of the Market Study. She stated that the food store use and department store use should be deleted, however, if a department is permitted, it should be limited to a size no greater than 67,000 square feet until a user is identified. -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM (V) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #99/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-10, dated June 13, 2005, be adopted with the following amendments: Item #3 was divided and Clauses 1 and 2 were ratified and Clause 3 was ratified as amended by referring the amending zoning by-law with respect to Block 2 being the future residential uses to the Council Meeting of June 27, 2005. Item #4 was lost. CARRIED Resolution #99/05(a) Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item #3 be divided by considering Clauses 1 and 2 separately from Clause #3. CARRIED Resolution #99/05(b) Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item #3 be divided by considering Clauses 1 and 2 separately from Clause #3. CARRIED -3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM Resolution #100105 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/05, be APPROVED as set out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix 1 to Report PD 29-05, with the deletion of a food store as a permitted use, to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to permit additional uses and revise leasable floor area provision, on lands being South Part of Lot 17 & 18, Concession I (40R-15636, Part 13) & (40R- 11780, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) & (40R-20443, Parts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11) & (40R-20443, Part 2), in the City of Pickering; and That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 29-05, with the deletion of a food store as a permitted use, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. CARRIED Resolution #101/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles WHEREAS in a motion passed on May 31, 2005, the Board of Directors for the Pickering Manor for Palliative Care requested that the Council of' the City of Pickering sanction the appointment of Councillor Maurice Brenner to the Board of Directors for Pickering Manor for Palliative Care as the Government Liaison and Media Advisor; NOW THEREFORE The Council of the Corporation of the City' of Pickering hereby sanctions the appointment of Councillor Brenner to the Board of Directors for Pickering Manor for Palliative Care as the Government Liaison and Media Advisor; and FURTHER THAT Councillor McLean be appointed as the alternate to Councillor Brenner. CARRIED 4 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM Resolution #101/05(a) Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the above resolution be amended to appoint Councillor McLean as the alternate to Councillor Brenner. CARRIED (VI) BY-LAWS Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of Pickering: By-law 6534/05 Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required to be raised by taxation for the year 2005 and to establish the Tax Rates necessary to raise such sums and establish the final due dates for the residential, pipeline, farmland and managed forest realty tax classes. By-law 6535/05 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham in South Part of Lot 25, Concession 1 (Village Lot 3), in the City of Pickering. (A 03~05) By-law 6536~05 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 Lot 19, B.F.C. Range 3, in the City of Pickering. (A 04/05) By-law 6537~05 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, in the Region of Durham, Lot 16, Plan 329, in the City of Pickering. (A 09~04) -5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM By-law 6538/05 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 Lot 68, Plan M-14, in the City of Pickering. (A 02/05) By-law 6539/05 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 27, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, City of Pickering. (A 01/04) By-law 6540/05 Being a by-law to assume the roads within Plan 40M-1987 for public use as public highways and to assume the services within Plan 40M-1987 (save, and except Block 32) under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering. By-law 6541/05 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 31, Plan 40M-1987, Pickering as public highway. By-law 6542/05 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement and related Amending Subdivision Agreement from title respecting Plan 40M-1987, Pickering. By-law 6543/05 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement. By-law 6544/05 Being a by-law to authorize the preparation, execution and registration of the Release & Abandonment of two easements registered as D314520 and D314521 as they are no longer required for municipal purposes. -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM By-law 6545/05 Being a by-law to alter the wards within the City of Pickering. By-law 6546/05 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1822 Whites Road). By-law 6547/05 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6111/03, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 26, Range 3, B.F.C., Lots 127, 128 and 129, Plan 1051, in the City of Pickering. (A 12/05) CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved tihat By-law Numbers 6534~05, 6535~05, 6536105, 6537~05, 6538~05, 6539~05, 6540/0~5, 6541/05, 6542~05, 6543~05, 6544~05, 6545/05, 6546~05 and 6547~05 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 (vii) 1. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor McLean asked staff to follow up with the Crossing Guard at Holy Redeemer Separate School with respect to the installation of "No Stopping" signs. Councillor McLean reported that OPG made a significant contribution to the Museum and asked staff to investigate the feasibility of acquiring land from the City of Toronto to the west of the Museum. Councillor Brenner reported that the Region of Durham will be installing speed control signs along Whites Road south of Bayly Street. 7 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM o 10. 11. Councillor Brenner requested staff to repair the asphalt: sidewalk on Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue. Councillor Johnson inquired into the status of the upgrade of Sideline 16 as a capital project to be undertaken in 2005. Councillor Johnson introduced a Notice of Motion to request the Province to extend the appointment of Mr. Les Fisher on the Police Services Board. Councillor Dickerson inquired into the status of the sidewalk to be constructed on Sandy Beach Road as a capital project in 2005. Councillor Dickerson reported that the first meeting of the Building Committee for the addition to the East Shore Community Centre will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2005. Councillor Pickles inquired into the status of Council's request to the GTAA and the Federal Ministry of Transport to provide funding for a peer review of the draft Airport Plan and Financial Analysis. He further asked staff to inquire with the GTAA if there is an updated copy of the Financial Analysis. Councillor Ashe congratulated the Vital Links Campaign for raising 27 million dollars for the expansion of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: a) The CAO reported that a Report respecting the distribution of the Provincial grant for fire services will be on the Agenda for the Council Meeting of July 25, 2005. b) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services provided an overview of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Municipality of York dated June 13, 2005. Resolution #102/05 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the draft Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework of cooperation between Pickering and York Region in relation to the Duffin -8- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM c) Creek Water Pollution Control Plant and the South-East Collector projects as amended by York Region on June 13, 2005 be approved. CARRIED The Director, Planning & Development reported that the Land Division Committee approved Application LD 125/05 submitted by Anna Agraso on behalf of Community Living for Oshawa/Clarington at 130 Woodview Drive contrary to Pickering's recommendation for refusal. Resolution #103/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the Director, Planning & Development be authorized to file a Notice of Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the approval of Land Division Committee Application LD 125/05 submitted by Anna Agraso on behalf of Community Living for Oshawa/Clarington at 130 Woodview Drive; and That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED d) e) The Director, Planning & Development reviewed four development applications that are scheduled for consideration at the July 25th, 2005 Council Meeting and Members of Council concurred that these items may be on the July 25th agenda. The Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy reported that the Province will be releasing its plan for Seaton under the Ontario Planning & Development Act on July 14, 2005. Councillor Pickles requested that staff proceed with Council's Freedom of Information request to the Province and specifically request a copy of the Land Exchange Agreement. 9 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM g) Councillor Brenner stated that Council should proceed with its complaint to the Ontario Ombudsman once the required actions have been taken by the Province when it releases its plan under the Ontario Planning & Development Act on July 14th. h) Councillor Johnson reported that at a recent meeting of the Rouge Park Alliance, a motion was made by an alternate member from Markham to oppose Pickering's actions regarding the Agricultural Preserve. This motion was reconsidered and referred back to Alliance staff. g) Resolution #104105 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Council meet In Camera at 7:25 pm. CARRIED i) Members of Council considered a Confidential Report respecting negotiations with the Pickering Professional Firefighters Association. ii) It was the consensus of Council that the CAO lobby through the Provincial CAO's Association for Province-wide bargaining with firefighters. Resolution #105/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council rise from the In Camera Session at 7:38 pm. CARRIED -10- 'Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2005 7:40 PM (IX) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:14 pm. DATED CITY CLERK -11 - PICK EI IN G Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on June 13, 2005, presents its tenth report to Council and recommends: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 24-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/05 EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF GOD 905 DILLINGHAM ROAD, UNIT 14 (PART OF LOT 19, B.F.C. RANGE 3) (UNIT 14, LEVEL 1, DURHAM CONDOMINIUM PLAN 105} That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/05, be APPROVED to add a place of religious assembly as a permitted use on lands being Part of Lot 19, B.F.C. Range 3 (Durham Condominium Plan 105), City of Pickering, submitted by L. James on behalf of the Evangelical Church of God; and That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 24-05, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 25-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 03/05 BRENT JONES & BONNIE ROBERTS 1051 DUNBARTON ROAD SOUTH PART OF LOT 25, CONCESSION 1 (VILLAGE LOT 3) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/05 be APPROVED to add detached dwelling residential use as a permitted use on lands being South Part of Lot 25, Concession 1 (Village Lot 3), City of Pickering, submitted by B. Jones & B. Roberts. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 25-05, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. - 12- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 23-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 01/04 DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION SP-2004-01 816 KINGSTON ROAD (PICKERING) LIMITED & 852 KINGSTON ROAD (PICKERING) LIMITED 816 & 852 KINGSTON ROAD (PART OF LOT 27, RANGE 3, B.F.C.) That Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2004-01 be APPROVED AS REVISED for two blocks, for the development of commercial uses and future residential uses, submitted by Lorelei Jones & Associates on behalf of 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited and 852 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 27, Range 3, B.F.C., City of Pickering, subject to conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 23-05; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/04, be APPROVED AS REVISED to establish performance standards to permit the development of Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2004-01 for one block for retail, commercial and office uses fronting Kingston Road, and one block for future residential use as submitted by Lorelei Jones & Associates on behalf of 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited and 852 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 27, Range 3, B.F.C., City of Pickering; and That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/04, be APPROVED for commercial uses (Block 1) and be REFERRED to the Council Meeting Meeting of June 27, 2005 for future residential uses (Block 2), be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. As amended PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 29-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 01/05 R.R.V.P. PICKERING WEST INC. (RIO CAN) 1755- 1805 PICKERING PARKWAY SOUTH PART OF LOT 17 & 18, CONCESSION 1 (40R-15636, PART 13) & (40R-11780, PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) & (40R-20443, PARTS 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11) (40R-20443, PART 2) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/05, as set out in the draft by- law attached as Appendix I to Report PD 29-05, to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to permit additional uses and revise leasable floor area provisions, on lands being South Part of Lot 17 & 18, Concession 1 (40R- -13- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 15636, Part 13) & (40R-11780, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) & 40R-20443, Parts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11) & (40R-20443, Part 2), in the City of Pickering, be NOT APPROVED. LOST PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 27-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 09~04 812723 ONTARIO INC. 157 - 165 FINCH AVENUE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WOODVlEW AVENUE AND FINCH AVENUE (LOT 16, PLAN 329) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/04 be APPROVED to amend the zoning of the subject property to permit the development of five detached residential dwellings on lot with minimum frontages of 15.0 metres as submitted by Martindale Planning Services on behalf of 812723 Ontario Inc., on lands being Lot 16, Plan 319, City of Pickering, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 27-05; and That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/04, as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 27-05, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment; and That the request made by Martindale Planning Services on behalf of 812723 Ontario Inc., to permit the division of the subject lands, 157 - 165 Finch Avenue, being Lot 16, Plan 329, City of Pickering through land severance, rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be APPROVED. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 28-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 02/05 PAUL & ROCHELLE AVIS 931 LIVERPOOL ROAD (LOT 68, PLAN M-14) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/05 be APPROVED, to permit the establishment of a day spa use on the subject property, as submitted by Paul and Rochelle Avis, on lands being Lot 68, Plan M-14, City of Pickering; and -14- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 That the amending zoning by-law, to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 28-05, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 30-05 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 07/05 MARSHALL HOMES (VILLAGE) LTD. 1295 WHARF STREET PART OF BLOCK 1, PLAN 40M-2177, PART 9, PLAN 40R-22540 That the subject lands be rezoned to expand the floor space of a permitted business office to include the second and third floor of the existing dwelling and to amend the parking requirements for the property known as 1295 Wharf Street, Unit 9; and 2. That the number of parking spaces introduced within the boulevard on the south side of Wharf Street be limited to a maximum of 4 parking spaces; and That the parking space alteration be subject to the applicant entering into an encroachment agreement with and to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering; and 4. That the parking space alteration be subject to site plan approval to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering; and 5. That all costs associated with the introduction of 4 parking spaces within the Wharf Street Boulevard be the responsibility of the applicant; and 6. That site specific zoning be enacted for this property location; and 7. That an amending by-law be forwarded to City Council for enactment. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 21-05 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES -SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE AND PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX That Report OES 21-05 regarding Architectural Services, be received; and That the proposal submitted by Stone McGuire Vogt Architect to provide architectural services for the design of a second floor addition and parking lot expansion for the Seniors Activity Centre, be accepted; and -15- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 That the total gross project cost of $66,340 and a net project cost of $62,000 including consulting fees and other project costs for the architectural services for the Seniors Activity Centre, be approved; and That the proposal submitted by Jurecka + Associates Architects Inc. to provide architectural services for the design of doubles squash courts and aerobics studios at the Pickering Recreation Complex, be accepted; and That the total gross project cost of $173,307 and a net project cost of $161,970 including consulting fees and other project costs of the architectural services for the Pickering Recreation Complex, be approved; and That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the Pickering Recreation Complex architectural service as follows: a) The costs of this phase of the project be temporarily financed internally until the permanent financing for the capital construction, when approved by Council, is undertaken; and b) Debt financing through the Region of Durham in the amount of $160,000 for a period not exceeding 10 years at a rate to be determined, with the balance of $1,970 and any financing costs to be paid from current revenues; and c) Financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $20,470 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2006 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; and d) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Debt and Financial Obligations approved Annual Repayment Limit for 2005 as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario; and e) The Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and 7. That staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. -16- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 19-05 TENDER NO. T-7-2005 - TENDER FOR SURFACE TREATMENT, SEVENTH CONCESSION ROAD, HOXTON STREET AND WESTNEY ROAD 1. That Report OES 19-05 regarding the Surface Treatment Works for Seventh Concession Road, Hoxton Street and Westney Road, be received; and That Tender No. T-7-2005 submitted by Miller Paving Ltd. for Surface Treatment Works for Seventh Concession Road, Hoxton Street and Westney Road in the amount of $262,701.50 with an adjustment (increase) estimated cost of $80,000 for additional roadway excavation and granular base restoration, for a total of $342,701.50 ($366,690.60 G.S.T. included), be accepted; and That the total project cost of $435,384 including the tender amount, and other associated costs and a net total cost after rebates of $406,901, be approved; and That the amount of $175,000 for Seventh Concession Road to be funded from Debt Financing (10 Year), and the amount of $231,901 for Hoxton Street and Westney Road to be funded from Easement Settlement Agreement Reserve, be approved; and That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project through the issuance of debentures through the Region of Durham; and a) That debt financing not exceeding the amount of $175,000 for a period not exceeding 10 years, at a rate to be determined; and b) That financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $22,390 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2006 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; and c) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Debt and Financial Obligations approved Annual Repayment Limit for debt and other financial obligations for 2005 as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario; and d) That the Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and -17- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to bring effect thereto. 10. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 48-05 SECTION 357/358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES That Report CS 48-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; and That the write-off of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be approved; and That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 11. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 49-05 SECTION 357/358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES That Report CS 49-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; and That the write-off of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be approved; and That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 12. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 47-05 2005 APTA BUDGET That Report CS 47-05 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be approved; and a) That Pickering Council reconfirm its 2005 financial commitment for the funding of APTA: Current Budget in the amount of $3,760,939 and Capital Budget in the amount of $2,092,838 for a total of $5,853,777, be approved; and -18- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 b) That the funding for 2005 APTA capital includes the Region of Durham assuming progress payments in the amount of $1,178,006 when title to the new buses is transferred to the Region on January 1, 2006; and c) That the Treasurer be authorized to fund Pickering's share of any over expenditure or shortfall in revenue in ^PT^'s operations by a transfer from the Transit Reserve; and 2. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 13. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 50-05 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 1. That Report CS 50-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received by Council for information. 14. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 45-05 APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 1822 WHITES ROAD That Report CS 45-05respecting 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 1822 Whites Road, 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. 15. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 38-05 2005 TAX RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY AND FINAL TAX DUE DATES FOR ALL REALTY CLASSES EXCEPT FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & MULTI-RESIDENTIAL REALTY CLASSES 1. That Report CS 38-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; and -19- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-10 That the 2005 Residential tax rates for the City of Pickering, be approved as contained in Schedule A to By-law 6534/05, attached hereto; and That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing be July 15, 2005 and September 29, 2005 excluding the industrial, multi-residential and commercial realty tax classes; and That the attached By-law 6534/05, providing for the imposition of the tax rates approved under Recommendation 1 above, be read three times and approved; and 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 That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be authorized to make any changes to the final tax rates to comply with Provincial regulations; and That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 16. PROCLAMATIONS: "NATIONAL MARINA DAY" "FALL PREVENTION WEEK" That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamations: "National Marina Day"-August 13, 2005 "Falls Prevention Week" - October 16 - 22, 2005 17. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 09-05 FIRE PROTECTION AND COMMUNITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (MOU) CITY OF PICKERING AND ONTARIO POWER GENERATION That the recommendation set out in Confidential Report CAO 09-05 regarding a Fire Protection and Community Emergency Management (MOU) be adopted, as amended. - 20 -