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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 21, 2005Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS' M. Brenner D. Dickerson B. McLean D. Pickles K. Ashe - Absent R. Johnson - Absent ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley T. Melymuk S. Reynolds D. Shields - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Division Head, Culture & Recreation - Deputy Clerk I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation II) DISCLOSURE OFINTEREST Councillor McLean made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Report PD 45-05 of the Director, Planning & Development concerning the Proposed Extension of Goldenridge Road as he owned property in the subject area. Councillor McLean did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter. III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles Regular Council Meeting of November 7, 2005 CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm iv) v) PRESENTATIONS Wayne Ashton, President and Betty Ashton, Vice-President, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #606, presented a plaque to Council in appreciation for the support Council and the City of Pickering has given to Veteran's and the Royal Canadian Legion. Councillor McLean, Mike Snowden, a representative for Pickering Ringette, Sharon Milton, Supervisor, Facility Programs and Shawna Mutton, Coordinator, Community Capacity Building made a presentation to Council on 'True Sport Community' and how the City of Pickering was initiating the program. A Notice of Motion in this regard was presented later in the meeting. CORRESPONDENCE (1) CORR. 4-05 PATTI L. BARRIE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 Temperance Street Clarington, Ontario Motion for Direction Advising that at a meeting held on October 24, 2005, the Municipality of Clarington passed a resolution concerning Pay Assurance and requested support from Durham municipalities. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CORR. 4-05 from Patti L. Barrie, Municipality of Clarington, be referred to the City Clerk to draft a positive position from the City of Pickering regarding the endorsement of Pay Assurance. CARRIED (2) CORR. 5-05 EVA LIGETI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CLEAN AIR PARTNERSHIP 75 Elizabeth Street Toronto, Ontario Motion for Direction Submitting a request to Council for support with respect to the Greater Toronto Atmospheric Fund. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm (3) CORR. 6-05 Motion for Direction CANADIAN UNION OF POSTAL WORKERS 377 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario Submitting a request to Council for support with respect to the closure of the mail sorting plant in Quebec City and proposed closures in other locations, consultation with the public postal unions and other major stakeholders to develop a uniform and democratic process for making changes to Canada Post's networks, and to maintain, expand and improve our public postal network. (4) (5) CORR. 7-05 PAT M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK REGION OF DURHAM 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario Receive for Information Advising that at a meeting held on November 9, 2005, Report #2005-W- 111 of the Commissioner of Works with respect to the relocation of existing watermain and sanitary sewer located across No. 509 Park Crescent and No. 520 Marksbury Drive, in the City of Pickering, to facilitate severance of the properties by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was adopted. CORR. 8-05 SHIELA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK TOWN OF MARKHAM 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario Receive for Information Advising that at a meeting held on October 25, 2005, Clause 2, Report No. 35 with respect to Information Report, Pickering Airport Site: Status of Airport Zoning Regulations and Master Plan Process was adopted. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm (6) CORR. 9-05 JOHN GODFREY MINISTER OF STATE Refer to Executive Committee Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, City Solicitor & Division Head, Projects & Policy to Report Advising that on June 17, 2005, Canada, Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the City of Toronto signed a groundbreaking agreement under the Government of Canada's New Deal for Cities and Communities that flows federal gas tax revenue directly to municipalities in Ontario. AMO is administering the fund and is requesting the executed Municipal Funding Agreement and the municipal by-law authorizing the signatures as soon as possible. Resolution #204/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That CORR. 5-05 from Eva Ligeti, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership, be received and that Council support the resolution presented by the TRCA with respect to the Greater Toronto Area-wide Climate Change and Clean Air Agency; That CORR. 6-05 from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers be received for information; That CORR. 7-05 from Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, be received for information; That CORR. 8-05 from Sheila Birrell, Town Clerk, Town of Markham, be received for information; and That CORR. 9-05 from John Godfrey, Minister of State, be referred to the the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, City Solicitor and Division Head, Projects & Policy to report. CARRIED PICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm VI) DELEGATIONS VII) (1) Stephen Frederick, representing VOCAL, addressed Council regarding the Due Diligence Review of the Airport Master Plan. Mr. Frederick thanked Council for allowing VOCAL to be involved in the process. He advised that VOCAL supported the revised recommendations with respect to Report CAO 13-05 of the Chief Administrative Officer. REPORTS Executive Committee Report EC 2005-15 (1) Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 40-05 Robotic Camera System Installation Agreement - Pickering Civic Complex Council Chambers COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 40-05 regarding the Robotic Camera System Installation Agreement be accepted; and That the City of Pickering enter into an agreement with Rogers Television or the installation of a robotic camera system in the Council Chambers at the Pickering Civic Complex with terms and conditions acceptable to the City Solicitor; and 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign such agreement. (2) Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 81-05 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 81-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the write-offs 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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm (3) Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 82-05 Appointment to enforce the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 1775 Valley Farm Road, 963 - 979 Brock Road S., 955 Brock Road, 1735 Bayly Street, 1734, 1736, 1738 & 1739 Orangebrook Ct., 1655 Feldspar Court, 1840 & 1842 Clements Road, 885 & 895 Sandy Beach Road COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 82-05 respecting the appointment of Special Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By- law on private property be received; That the draft by-law to appoint persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 1775 Valley Farm Road, 963 - 979 Brock Road S., 955 Brock Road, 1735 Bayly Street, 1734, 1736, 1738 & 1739 Orangebrook Ct., 1655 Feldspar Court, 1840 & 1842 Clements Road, 885 & 895 Sandy Beach Road, be forwarded to Council for approval; and (4) 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 85-05 Application for Minor Variance to Sign By-law 2439/87, as amended 557 Kingston Road, Pickerin,q COUNCIL DECISION That the application for minor variance to Sign By-law 2439/87, as outlined in Clerks Report CS 85-05, submitted by DNS Signs Limited on behalf of Pickering Toyota, for property municipally known as 557 Kingston Road, Pickering, BE APPROVED. Resolution #205/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-15, dated November 14, 2005, be adopted. CARRIED PICK FRINC Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm w.) REPORTS (NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS) (1) Director, Planning & Development Report PD 45-05 Proposed Extension of Goldenridge Road Parts of Lots 48, 49, 50, 51 and 118, RCP 1051, Pickering (Parts 16 to 22, 40R-23842) Part of Lot 52, RCP 1051, Pickering (Parts 1-2, 40R-23817) Part of Lot 52, RCP 1051, Pickering (Parts 1-3, 40R-22516) Michael and Jennifer Jain (Jain), Mark and Danielle Linnane (Lianne); and Grant Morris Associates Ltd. (Grant Morris) Agreements Respecting Conveyance and Construction/Payment of Goldenrid,qe Road Resolution #206105 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the City accept the conveyance of those parts of Lots 48, 49, 50, 51 and 118, RCP 1051, Pickering, designated as Parts 16 to 22, Plan 40R-23842 for future road purposes (Goldenridge Road extension); That Council authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, Director, Planning & Development and City Solicitor to obtain, prepare and execute all documentation necessary to effect the acquisition of these lands; That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements, in a form satisfactory to the Director, Planning & Development and the City Solicitor between the City, Grant Morris, Linnane and Jain respecting the conveyance, construction, payment and cost sharing for the future extension of Goldenridge Road; and That Council approve the expenditure of up to $28,000. to cover the cost to install municipal services and construct Goldenridge Road across the frontage of Lot 118, subject to the owner (Jain) entering into an agreement with the City for the repayment of the entire amount, plus 6% interest per annum, upon the earlier of: PICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm (a) three years from the date of the Agreement between the City and Jain; or (2) (b) the City issuing its clearance to Land Division Committee in support of the severance of Lot 118, RCP 1051, Pickering. CARRIED Chief Administrative Office, Report CAO 13-05 Transport Canada - Federal Airport Lands Due Diligence Review of Airport Master Plan Resolution #207105 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report CAO 13-05 concerning the Federal Government's due diligence review of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's Master Plan for the Federal Lands in Pickering be received. That the Federal Government be advised that Pickering Council supports the completion of a due diligence review of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's (GTAA's) Master Plan for the Federal Lands in Pickering, by the Federal Minister of Transport. That the Federal Minister of Transport be requested to ensure that the due diligence review provides ample opportunity for Pickering Council and interested members of the community to participate in the process, That the Federal Minister of Transport be requested to ensure the due diligence review includes (but is not necessarily limited to) the following considerations: (i) A 10-year time horizon. A forecast horizon of 10 years increases the reliability and credibility of the forecast to the community. A 10 year horizon aligns the need for a viable and responsible airport infrastructure system with actual need. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm (ii) A comprehensive airport supply and demand analysis of airport traffic growth including the potential opportunity and role of all existing southern Ontario airports in accommodating projected airport traffic growth. This study should incorporate the design and expansion capacity of all existing facilities within 200 kilometers of the Greater Toronto service area into the capacity and growth equation. A review of airport governance in southern Ontario. Achieving system wide operating efficiencies in the governance model should be the goal of a system that is beneficial and relevant to taxpayers. (iv)A comprehensive business case analysis of a potential airport in Pickering. The City of Pickering has consistently required that any airport proposal be profitable on a stand along basis as a requirement of any airport facility receiving endorsement. A business case analysis should analyze all aspects including ground rents for Federal lands at market rates as well as construction costs including permit fees in the profitability analyzes of any proposal. (v) An independent review of the GTAA's Airport Master Plan and supporting documentation including updated FAA information based on the business case considerations listed above. Airport Improvement Fees at locations other than Pickering should not form any part of a proposal to build, finance, or operate a Pickering facility. That Transport Canada be requested to provide head count funding to the City of Pickering with respect to untoward staffing costs. That a copy of this Report and resolutions be forwarded to the Local Management Office of Transport Canada, Federal Minister of Transport, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, the Region of Durham, Members of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering and Pickering- Scarborough East, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 2'1, 2005 7:30 pm x) BY-LAWS By-law 6596/05 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1822 Whites Road, 1775 Valley Farm Road, 963-979 Brock Road, 955 Brock Road, 1735 Bayly Street, 1734, 1736, 1738 and 1739 Orangebrook Court, 1655 Feldspar Court, 1840 and 1842 Clements Road, 885 and 895 Sandy Beach Road).[Report CS 82-05] By-law 6597/05 Being a by-law to appoint John Laider as a Livestock Valuer within the geographic limits of the City of Pickering. THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6596/05 and 6597/05 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 NOTICES OF MOTION 1. Establishing Pickerinq as a True Sport Community Resolution #208105 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS Statistics Canada figures show that in Canada, 2.2 million children between the ages of 9 and 14, or 54% of kids, play organized sports outside of school. According to the National Alliance of Youth Sports, almost three-quarters drop out by the time they reach age 13 because "it's not fun anymore". Too much focus on winning and overzealous coaches are among the top reasons that kids quit. WHEREAS Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine reported that almost three-quarters of 3,000 readers polled had seen out-of-control adults at their games, ranging from parents or coaches yelling at each other, at kids and officials, to violence. PICKF, R1NG Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm WHEREAS data collected shows that of the three participant groups - players, coaches and spectators - players are the least often cited as the source of poor conduct. WHEREAS 92% of Canadians believe community-level sport can contribute to developing positive values in youth BUT fewer than one in five Canadians believe sport is living up to its potential. WHEREAS True Sport is a national movement committed to the belief that sport makes a powerful and positive contribution to the development of people and communities. True sport gives expression to the growing desire of Canadians to enjoy a sport experience driven by values. The kind of sport that makes us better; one that promotes fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun; and one that contributes immeasurably to the social fabric of our society. WHEREAS True Sport has a goal of 2010 True Sport Communities by the year 2010, the year of the Vancouver Olympics. WHEREAS The City of Pickering is committed to promoting behaviours that set an example, behaviours such as: · Playing fair · Treating team-mates and competitors with respect · Abiding by the rules of the game · Playing drug-free · Penalizing inappropriate behaviour The hope is that these practices will be employed and enforced by all True Sport athletes, teams, leagues, associations and communities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pickering be recognized as a True Sport community; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm AND FURTHER THAT the Association of Municipalities be so advised. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE: YEA NAY Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor McLean Council Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor Ashe - Absent Councillor Johnson - Absent OTHER BUSINESS (1) CITY OF PICKERING SPECIAL CHARTER TRANSIT SERVICES CORRESPONDENCE DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2005 FROM THE DIVISION HEAD, CULTURE & RECREATION TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Councillor Brenner commented on a memorandum from the Division Head, Culture & Recreation with regards to the City of Pickering Special Charter Transit Services and the affect on this service with the amalgamation of Regional Transit. General discussion ensued on this matter. Resolution #209/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the memorandum from the Division Head, Culture & Recreation to the Chief Administrative Officer dated November 21, 2005 with respect to Special Charter Transit Services be received; 2. That the City of Pickering strongly object to the Special Charter Transit Services as proposed by the Region of Durham; and, Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2005 7:30 pm (2) 3. That Ajax Pickering Transit Authority and the Region of Durham (RTIC/Regional Council) be so advised. CARRIED Council congratulated Mayor Ryan on the success of the Mayor's Gala; congratulated the volunteers that assisted at the Gala and noted that the fundraiser would benefit the Veterans. XlI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6598/05 Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, 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 November 21, 2005. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm. DATED this 21st Day of November, 2005 MAYO ~y~~~~- DEBI A. BE'-~LEY CITY CLERK