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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 2005Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 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 N. Carroll G. Paterson S. Reynolds D. Bentley D. Shields D. Watrous - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Acting Director, Operations & Emergency Services - City Clerk - Deputy Clerk - Committee Coordinator (I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) DISCLOSURE OFINTEREST Declarations duly noted as per the minutes of July 25, 2005; September 6, 2005 and September 12, 2005. (111) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Regular Council Meeting of July 25, 2005 Special Council Meeting of September 6, 2005 Special Council Meeting of September 12, 2005 CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM (IV) 1. (VI) 1. (VI) PRESENTATIONS Pat McNeil, Ontado Power Generation, spoke of the initiatives of Ontario Power Generation and presented a cheque for $42,000 in support of their continuing partnership with the City of Pickering. Pat Dunnill, Chair of the Picketing Museum Village Foundation and Laura Drake, Chair of the Pickering Museum Village presented Council with a cheque for $250,000 as it's contribution towards the restoration of the Temperance Hotel. Joan Wideman, President of the Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade, requested Council proclaim October as 'Board of Trade Month' and invited Council to attend the Board of Trade Gala on Thursday, October 27, 2005. Mayor Ryan presented Ms. Wideman with a proclamation on behalf of the City of Picketing in honour of their 50th Anniversary and in honour of 'Board of Trade Month'. Councillor Dickerson, on behalf of the Women's Auxiliary Branch 606, presented Councillor McLean, Chair, Terry Fox Run with a cheque in support of this event. DELEGATIONS John Wiersma, Chair, 2005 United Way Campaign, addressed Council with respect to the 2005 United Way Fundraising Campaign. He provided an overview of the 2005 campaign and requested a grant for 2006 based on the current ratio of $2.90 per resident per annum and challenged Council to increase this grant by 10%. REPORTS Resolution #156105 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-11, dated September 12, 2005, be adopted. CARRIED -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM Members of Council were provided with a copy of correspondence from Raymond Ara, President of Japter Realty outlining a list of procedures already in effect at 1691 Pickering Parkway. (Refer to Item #1 of Executive Committee report) Resolution #157/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 33-05 Appointment of Inspectors under the Building Code Act That Schedule A of By-law 4647/95, which appoints the Chief Building Official, Acting Chief Building Officials and Inspectors, be amended, as set out in Attachment #1 to Report PD 33-05 of the Director, Planning & Development. CARRIED Resolution #158/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 34-05 Tender No. T-12-2005 Tender for Concrete Sidewalk Installations - Various Locations 1. That Report OES 34-05 regarding Concrete Sidewalk Installations - Various Locations, be received; and That Tender No. T-12-2005 submitted by Trisan Construction for Concrete Sidewalk Installations - Various Locations in the amount of $116,740.32 (G.S.T. included), be accepted; and That the total gross project cost of $139,100 and a net project cost of $130,000, including the tender amount and other project costs identified in this report, be approved; and That the amount of $106,196 for Central Street, Valley Farm Road and Westney Road to be funded from the Easement Settlement Reserve and Property Taxes, and that the amount of $23,804 for Finch Avenue to be -3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM funded by a transfer from Development Charges Reserve Fund and the City's Share - DC Reserve as provided for in the 2005 Capital Budget and that the remaining fund of $39,000 from the Property Taxes be carried over to address any future needs, be approved; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to bring effect thereto. CARRIED Resolution #159/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 33-05 Creative Outdoor Advertising (COA) -Rec¥clin.q Bin A,qreement That Council receive Report OES 33-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding entering into an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising (COA) for the supply, installation and maintenance of recycling bins; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement with COA; and That appropriate officials be authorized to take action to initiate the terms of the Agreement CARRIED AS AMENDED (See Following Motion) Resolution #159105(a) Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Attachment #1 to Report OES 33-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services with respect to the agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising be amended by the deletion of Item 31(i) 'promote any political candidacy during a municipal election'. CARRIED 4 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM Resolution #160/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 5. Proclamations: "Communities Day"- October 5, 2005 "Ajax-Pickerinq Board of Trade Month" - October, 2005 That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Communities Day"- October 5, 2005 "Ajax-Picketing Board of Trade Month" - October, 2005 CARRIED NOTICES OF MOTION Resolution #161105 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. Establishment of Benchmarkin~q Standards WHEREAS Pickering acknowledges the need to establish benchmarking standards for all development in Pickering; WHEREAS such standards ensure sustainability through measures that promote development initiatives that are "environmentally sustainable", financially sustainable", and less dependent on traditional energy methods; WHEREAS benchmarking standards for all development in Pickering takes into consideration the diverse needs of our existing and future residents; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby appoints a Councillor from Wards 1, 2 and 3 to work with the Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy and the Director, Planning & Development on developing a consultation process that will ensure wide cross representation from all sectors; THAT a plan for this process be brought back to Council no later than the Council meeting of November 7th, 2005; and 5 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM FURTHER THAT Councillor Brenner, Councillor Dickerson and Councillor Johnson be appointed to work with the Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy and the Director, Planning & Development. CARRIED Resolution 162105 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles For Leave to Introduce a motion with respect to decorative masonry piers and gateway walls. CARRIED Resolution 163105 2. Decorative Masonry Piers and Gateway Walls Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner THAT the City of Pickering retain the necessary masonry services for the purposes of undertaking the repair and/or replacement of decorative masonry piers along Finch Avenue/VVhites Road and other locations at an upset limit of $50,000.; and FURTHER, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED Councillors McLean and Dickerson gave notice that they will introduce the following motion at the next or subsequent meeting of Council. 3. Red Li.qht Cameras WHEREAS the City of Pickering, in light of recommendations presented to Regional Council through Report #2005-W-97 of the Commissioner of Works, wishes to reconfirm the previous resolution of Council, dated May 20, 2003 with respect to the feasibility of implementing Red Light Cameras for use at signalized intersections in the City of Pickering; and -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM FURTHER, reconfirm the issue of safety of the residents of the City of Pickering; the extensive studies completed outlining the benefits of a Red Light Camera Project and the success of municipalities, such as the City of Toronto who participated in the original two year pilot project of the Province of Ontario; and THAT the Region of Durham be so advised of the previous resolution of the Council of the City of Pickering, as noted; Resolution #72/03 - May 20, 2003 WHEREAS in a survey undertaken by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), over 80% of Ontarians surveyed consider red light running and aggressive drivers to be a serious problem; and WHEREAS in the same survey, 76% of those surveyed agreed that there should be greater enforcement of all traffic laws; and WHEREAS the TIRF survey found that Ontarians' support for the use of technology, and in particular Red Light Cameras, to reduce red light running was in excess of 79%; and WHEREAS statistics gathered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that jurisdictions in the United States that use Red Light Cameras experience 29% fewer injury crashes at signalized intersections; and WHEREAS the same statistics gathered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that in Canadian jurisdictions that use Red Light Cameras, there is a decline in red light violations that range from 35% to 98%; WHEREAS the use of technology to enforce traffic regulations has been endorsed by: · The Toronto Police Service · The Ontario and Canadian Associations of Chiefs of Police · The Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Sunnybrook Hospital · The Canada Safety Council · The Traffic Injury Research Foundation · The Ontario Construction Association; and -7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Picketing hereby directs staff to work with the staff of the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Durham Regional Police Service to investigate the feasibility of implementing Red Light Cameras for use at signalized intersections in the City of Pickering; and FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham be so advised. Councillors Johnson and Pickles gave notice that they will introduce the following motion at the next or subsequent meeting of Council. 4. Commerative Stamp Honourin,q John Allan Cameron THAT in honour of John Allan Cameron, Godfather of Celtic Music, the City of Pickering hereby gives notice of its request to honour this fine citizen of the City of Pickering and great Canadian, through a request to Canada Post for a stamp to commerate his significant achievements; entertaining our troops globally; Pickering Lifetime Achievement and 2004 Order of Canada; THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare the necessary application to give effect to this request; and FURTHER, that support from the following be hereby requested in order to ensure John Allan Cameron is honoured; Mark Holland, MP; Dan McTeague, MP; Governor General of Canada; Municipalities of Cape Breton, NB; Halifax, NS; Fergus, ON; Markham, ON; Uxbridge, ON; Region of Durham, ON; Wellington County, ON; Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (VIII) BY-LAWS Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of Pickering: By-law 6563/05 Being a by-law of The Corporation of the City of Pickering to establish the 2005 Final Property Taxes and Due Date for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Tax Classes. (Refer to Report CS 61-05) -8- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM By-law 6564/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the ,ssuance of debentures ~n the amount of $288,000 for the supply and delivery of a Telescopic Boom Excavator project in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) By-law 6565/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures ~n the amount of $132,000 for the supply and delivery of an Articulating Wheel Loader project in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) By-law 6566/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the ~ssuance of debentures ~n the amount of $175,000 for the surface treatment works for Seventh Concession Road, Hoxton Street and Westney Road in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 6305) By-law 6567/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the ~ssuance of debentures ~n the amount of $150,000 for the asphalt works for Parks Crescent, Brougham Road, Sideline 16 and Concession 7 in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) By-law 6568/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures ~n the amount of $700,000 for the Liverpool Road Nautical Village Boulevard & Streetscape Improvements in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) By-law 6569~05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the ~ssuance of debentures in the amount of $197,000 for the Asphalt & Concrete Sidewalk Installations at Annland Street, Eastbank Road, Strouds Lane, Valley Farm Road and Eight Concession Road in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) By-law 6570/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount of $451,000 for the Pickering Museum Village Program Centre in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) -9- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM By-law 6571/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount of $160,000 for the Architecture Service for the design of doubles squash courts and aerobics studios at the Pickering Recreation Complex project in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) By-law 6572/05 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount of $539,000 for the Supply & Delivery of a Fire Pumper Vehicle in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report CS 63-05) By-law 6573/05 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1330 Altona Road, 575 Steeple Hill, 400 Kingston Road and 1792 Liverpool Road.) (Refer to Report CS 57-05) By-law 6574/05 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1896/84, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, for Part Block A, Plan M-1024, now Part 8, 40R-8639, in the City of Pickering. (A 14/05) (Refer to Report PD 34-05) By-law 6575/05 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 providing for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. This by-law implements a request of Marcan Transport for signage on Alliance Road and Sandy Beach Road. By-law 6576/05 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 providing for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Picketing and on pdvate and municipal property. This by-law implements a request for a change in signage on the south side of Plummer St. -10- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM By-law 6577/05 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham. (A 15/05) (Refer to Report PD 35-05) By-law 6578/05 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham. (A 15/05) (Refer to Report PD 35-05) By-law 6579/05 Being a by-law to appoint Debbie Shields as the Deputy Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Pickering. By-law 6580/05 Being a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 4647/95 appointing the Chief Building Official, Acting Chief Building Officials and Inspectors. (Refer to Report PD 33-05) CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6563~05, 6564~05, 6566/05, 6567~05, 6568/05, 6569/05, 6570/05, 6571/05, 6572/05, 6573~05, 6574/05, 6575/05, 6576/06, 6577/05, 6578/05, 6579/05 and 6580/05 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 {IX) OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Brenner referred to a memo from the Chief Building Official dated July 5, 2005 concerning indoor marijuana grow operations and the Building Inspectors authority to investigate buildings that have contained grow operations, along with property standards enforcement. He questioned what steps are being taken by the City to ensure that growing operations are safe for new purchasers. Councillor Brenner thanked the Director, Planning & Development and the Acting Director, Operations and Emergency Services on their quick response to a situation in the Amberlea subdivision. He directed staff to prepare a report on the -11 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM steps to be taken to advise residents of the potential sewage back up in their homes and the request to undertake a home inspection. Councillor McLean also commented on the indoor grow operation situation and suggested that an Environmental Engineer be hired to undertake inspections and further that this matter be addressed through the property standards by-law. Councillor Johnson advised of the many events attended by Council Members including the Opening of the ^ltona Forest Trail, and the successful events held by the Altona West Community Association and Greenwood Ratepayers Association. Councillor Johnson congratulated staff on the 22 Year celebration event held at the Recreation Complex this past weekend. Councillor Pickles advised of the successful Ducks Unlimited Dinner held this past weekend. Councillor Pickles requested the Environmental Coordinator meet with the Fast Food establishments requesting their assistance in picking up litter, which their establishment generates, along with the development of a Good Neighbours policy. o Councillor Pickles suggested that staff contact various municipalities to inquire into how they handle speeding traffic, for the purpose of introducing less invasive measures such as rumble stripes and speed bumps. ° Mayor Ryan emphasized the need to ensure the importance of the adherence to the Purchasing Policy by Members of Council and City staff. 10. Councillor Brenner requested that staff be requested to develop a policy for the purpose of implementing sufficient securities for the care of decorative masonry piers and fences. 11. The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: Resolution # 164/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Council move into a closed meeting of Council in order to discuss a matter subject to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, -12- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM affecting the City; the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for Regional Corporation purposes. CARRIED a) A confidential memorandum dated September 15, 2005 from the Director, Operations & Emergency Services with respect to the Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club was discussed. The Acting Director, Operations & Emergency Services was directed to provided further information. b) A confidential memorandum dated September 16, 2005 from the Chief Administrative Officer with respect to possible sublease of space was discussed. Based on the information provided, the Chief Administrative Officer was requested to report back on this matter. c) Discussion ensued with respect to the purchase of lands by the City. Staff were directed to follow up on this matter. Refer to the following resolution. Resolution #165/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickle THAT Council rise from the 'In Camera' meeting. CARRIED Resolution #166~05 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickle THAT the confidential recommendation discussed in the closed portion of the meeting with respect to potential purchase of lands, be adopted. CARRIED -13- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30 PM (x) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6581105 Councillor Johnson, 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 September 19, 2005. CARRIED (Xl) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm. DATED this 19th day of September, 2005 DEBI A. BENTLEY CITY CLERK -14- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on September 12, 2005, presents its eleventh report to Council and recommends: Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 34-05 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A t4/05 Japter Realty 1691 Pickering Parkway Part Block A, Plan M-1024, Now Part 8, 40R-8639 City of Pickerin.q That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/05 be APPROVED to permit additional commercial and personal service uses within the existing building on the subject property including vehicle rental establishment, business office, laundromat, take-out restaurant, baker, and an assembly hall without place of religious assembly, as submitted by Japter Realty, on lands being Part Block A, Plan M-1024, now Part 8, 40R-8639, City of Pickering; and That prior to any restaurant type-C coming into operation the owner satisfy the Director, Planning & Development that appropriate odour control mechanism are in place and that the owner receive approval for a revised site plan to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development, to accommodate additional garbage receptacles on site; and That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 34-05, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 35-05 City Initiated: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/05 To Restrict Institutional Uses on Lands Zoned "Rural Agricultural Zone -A" in Zoning By-laws 3036 and 3037 City of Pickerin.q That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/05, initiated by the City of Pickering, to restrict new institutional uses on lands zoned "Rural Agricultural Zone - A", be APPROVED; as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 35-05; and That the draft by-laws to amend Zoning By-laws 3036 and 3037, as amended, to restrict new institutional uses and continue to permit existing institutional uses on lands zoned "Rural Agricultural Zone -^", as specified in Appendix I -15- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 o to Report PD 35-05, be FORWARDED to Council for enactment on September 19, 2005; and That Council INSTRUCT staff to continue to work cooperatively with representatives of Ansar Medical Inc. and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to locate the required roadway (east of Brock Road, where it crosses the 2177 and 2185 Brock Road properties) to maximize development on the properties while meeting the public objectives set out in the Duffins Precinct Development Guidelines; and That retention of "Rural Agricultural Zone - A" zoning on urban lands BE EVALUATED when the comprehensive zoning by-law consolidation/review is undertaken by the City; and That Council INSTRUCT staff to initiate a zoning by-law amendment to implement a new parking standard for places of religious assembly (churches and religious institutions) for all zones in the four City parent zoning by-laws. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 39-05 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2005-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application ^ 06/05 946037 Ontario Limited Part of Lot 21, Plan 819, (40R-20788, Parts 1, 8, 9 & 10) City of PickerinR That Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2005-02 submitted by 946037 Ontario Limited, be APPROVED as set out in the conditions section attached as Appendix I to Report PD 39-05, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, on lands being Part of Lot 21, Plan 819, (40R-20788, Parts 1, 8, 9 & 10), City of Pickering; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/05, submitted by 946037 Ontario Limited, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Report PD 39-05, to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of the Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2005-02, on lands being Part of Lot 21, Plan 819, (40R-20788, Parts 1, 8, 9 & 10), City of Pickering. -16- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 30-05 Supply and Delivery of 4-Ton Dump Truck Q-36-2005 That Report OES 30-05 regarding the supply and delivery of a 4 Ton Dump Truck, be received; and That Quotation No. Q~36-2005 submitted by Scarborough Truck Centre Inc. for the supply and delivery of a 4 Ton Dump Truck with snow plow and wing and electronic salt metering in the amount of $12,468.00 (GST and PST extra), be accepted; and That the optional wing suspension bag as quoted upon by Scarborough Truck Centre Inc. in the amount of $459.00 (GST and PST extra), be accepted; and That the total gross purchase cost of $187,366.05 and a net purchase cost of $175,961.16, be approved; and That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project through the issuance of debt; and a) That debt financing through the Region of Durham in the amount of $175,000.00 for a period not exceeding 10 years, at a rate to be determined; be approved and the balance of approximately $962 plus financing costs be financed from current funds; and b) That financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $22,700 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 be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and 6. That staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. -17- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 31-05 Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Intake Two -Proposed Pickering Project 1. That Report to Council OES 31-05 regarding the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) Intake Two, be received; and That the Corporation of the City of Picketing participates in COMRIF Intake Two through the submission of an application by the application deadline of September 30, 2005; and That the City of Pickering's participation in COMRIF Intake Two shall consist of an undertaking of a bridge reconstruction at a total estimated cost of $1,000,000 and a net estimated City cost of $333,334 at the following location at its highest priority: Sandy Beach Road south of Parkham Crescent and this project be included in the 2006 Capital Budget; and That staff be given authority to prepare and submit the necessary documentation for the on-line application including a resolution by Council; and That the COMRIF Intake Two project be identified as a Capital pdodty in the 2005 or 2006 Capital Budget, subject to receiving approval of funding by COMRIF; and 6. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 61-05 2005 Final Tax Due Dates for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Realty Tax Classes 1. That Report CS 61-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; and That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to issue the FINAL 2005 Tax Bills for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential properties with a due date of October 14th, 2005; and -18- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due date, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed and in order to comply with Provincial Regulations; and That the necessary By-law attached to this report be read three times and approved; and That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect hereto. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 65-05 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes 1. That Report CS 65-05 of the Director, Corporate Services, concerning Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes, be received; and 2. That the write-off of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. o Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 66-05 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes 1. That Report CS 66-05 of the Director, Corporate Services, concerning Section 357~358 of the Municipal Act-Adjustment to Taxes, be received; and 2. That the write-off of taxes as provided under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. -19- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 63-05 Final Approval for Financing of Council Approved Capital Projects -Internal Loans and External Borrowing Through the Issuance of Debt 1. That Report CS 63-05 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be approved; and That Council approve the internal loans of up to $50,000 to be financed from the Development Charges Reserve Funds based on the purposes, terms & conditions as specified in Attachment 1 to Report CS 63-05 and furthermore, that the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized and directed to take whatever actions necessary, including the recommendations below, to give effect thereto; and 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to: a) undertake long term financing through the issuance of debt up to a total amount of $2,792,000 for the projects listed on Attachment 2 to Report CS 63-05 in the indicated amounts up to a maximum term of 20 years, through the Region of Durham or for the following purposes, as indicated in Attachment 2: Cost centres Amount Roads $1,445,000 Sidewalks 197,000 Culture & Recreation 611,000 Fire 539,000 Total $ 2,792,000 b) undertake the financing of any projects or portions thereof that cannot be accommodated through the foregoing through internal loans or a financial institution offedng long term financing under similar terms and conditions; and c) finance any capital expenditures currently financed through internal loans, should the need for funds arise, through the Region of Durham or through a financial institution; and d) make any changes, adjustments, revisions to amounts, terms and conditions or any other actions necessary in order to effect the above directions of Council; and - 20 - Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 That the costs of undertaking the financing, currently estimated at up to approximately $28,000, be charged to the 2005 Current Budget, General Government Loan Repayment; and That the annual repayment costs of principal approximately $352,850 be included in the thereafter until the loan is repaid; and and interest amounting to 2006 Current Budget and That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be directed and authorized to finance any capital projects, the financing for which is not specifically approved by Council, through the issuance of debt or long term financing arrangements, through the Region of Durham, a financial institution, internal loans or whatever means necessary at the discretion of the Treasurer; and That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to engage the services of any individual or firm, legal or otherwise, necessary to assist in the preparation of documentation, completion of an undertaking and any other aspects in regards to the financing of capital projects; and That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to apply any excess proceeds raised on external and internal loans to other capital projects for which long-term financing is required, or to reduce the promissory notes for internal loans as is permitted under the Municipal Act; and That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be directed to prepare the requisite by-laws for presentation to and adoption by Council at its meeting of September 19, 2005; and 10. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 10. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 59-05 Municipal Performance Management Program Provincially Mandated Public Reporting of Performance Measures That Report CS 59-05 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning Municipal Performance Measurement Program, be received for information. -21 - Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2005-11 11. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Report CS 57-05 Appointment to Enforce the Parking By-law at 1330 Altona Road, 575 Steeple Hill, 400 Kin.qston Road and 1792 Liverpool Road That Report CS 57-05 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 1330 Altona Road, 575 Steeple Hill, 400 Kingston Road and 1792 Liverpool Road, be forwarded to Council for approval; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 12. Proclamations: "Big Brothers and Big Sisters Month"- September, 2005 "Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Month" - October, 2005 "International Walk to School Day" - October 5, 2005 "lntemational Walk to School Week" - October 3-7, 2005 "Fire Prevention Week" - October 9-15, 2005 "Canada's Citizenship Week"- October 17-23, 2005 "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" - October 26, 2005 That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Big Brothers and Big Sisters Month" - September, 2005 "Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Month" - October, 2005 "International Walk to School Day" - October 5, 2005 "International Walk to School Week" - October 3-7, 2005 "Fire Prevention Week" - October 9-15, 2005 "Canada's Citizenship Week"- October 17-23, 2005 "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day"- October 26, 2005 - 22 -