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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 16, 2006 Council Meeting Agenda Monday, January 16, 2006 Council Chambers 7:30 pm I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan will call the meeting to order and lead Council in the saying of the Invocation. II) III) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST ADOPTION OF MINUTES PAGE Regular Council Meeting of December 19, 2005 'Closed' Meeting of December 19, 2005 1-16 Under Separate Cover IV) PRESENTATIONS V) DELEGATIONS VI) CORRESPONDENCE VII) REPORTS 17 18-21 Executive Committee Report EC 2006-01 22-24 Executive Committee Minutes 25-31 VIII) MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS 32-33 IX) XI) BY-LAWS 34 OTHER BUSINESS XII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW XIII) ADJOURNMENT -1 - 001 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: 1. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley D. Shields - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Deputy Clerk I) INVOCA TION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST 1. Councillor Brenner made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Report No. CS 90-05 and By-law No. 6610-05. Councillor Brenner stated that he had a family member that was employed in the Animal Services Section, Clerk's Division. Councillor Brenner did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matters. II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Regular Council Meeting of December 5, 2005 CARRIED 1 oo;~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm III) IV) PRESENTATIONS 1. Adopt-A-Park Ceremony Clarica Mayor Ryan, Councillor Brenner and Councillor Ashe presented a certificate and plaque to representatives of Clarica Financial Services and thanked the Company for adopting Dunmoore Park through the Adopt-A- Park program. 2. Community Awareness of Cultural Celebrations in 2006 Pickerinq Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity Mayor Ryan and Council thanked members of the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity for their efforts in acknowledging cultural celebrations throughout the year and commanded the committee on being aware of the cultural diversity in the City of Pickering. DELEGA TIONS 1. John Sabean, representing the Durham West Arts Centre appeared before Council and gave a brief overview of the project plan for a Durham West Arts Centre in the area. Mr. Sabean requested the City of Pickering's support in the plan and stated that they were looking for partnerships and financial assistance. 2. Dr. Polonsky, representing the Durham West Arts Centre appeared before Council in support of a new Durham West Arts Centre and stated that Durham Region needed a centre such as the Durham West Arts Centre and requested Council support. 3. John Sabean, representing Heritage Pickering appeared before Council to give a brief history on the Tullis Cottage and the Ever Green Villa and stated he was in support of the heritage designation of the two properties. 4. Mary Delaney, representing Land Over Landings appeared before Council in support of the heritage designation of the Tullis Cottage and the Ever Green Villa. She noted that the designations would be a good thing for these properties but, there were still many more properties that must be saved and residents that required assistance with the up keep of the properties they lived in. Ms. Delaney requested that Council continue to support the residents living on airport lands. 2 003 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm V) REPORTS Executive Committee Report EC 2005-17 1. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 41-05 Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act (Bill 124) Enactment of new building by-law to implement legislated requirements New fees for planninq and buildinq permit applications COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 41-05 of the Director, Planning & Development, the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer and the Chief Building Official be received and that the by-law set out in Attachment #1 to Report PD 41-05 to establish a new building permit process and fees be forwarded to City Council for enactment; such by-law to be effective January 1, 2006; 2. That the By-law set out in Attachment #2 to Report PD 41-05, to amend the City's General Fees and Charges By-law as it applies to planning application fees, be forwarded to City Council for enactment; such by-law to be effective January 1, 2006; and 3. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 41-05 to the Toronto and Durham Homebuilders Associations and Urban Development Institutes. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 47-05 Pickering Official Plan - New Consolidation (Edition 4) - Informational Revision 12 (Housekeepinq Matters) COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Council receive Report PO 47-05 regarding Informational Revision 12 (Housekeeping Matters) for inclusion in Edition 4 of the Pickering Official Plan for information; and 2. That Council adopt Informational Revision 12, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 47-05, for inclusion in Edition 4 of the Pickering Official Plan. 3 004 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 48-05 Release of Subdivision Agreement from Title Release and Abandonment of Easement Lots 162 to 167, Plan 40M-1466, Pickering File: D0805 COUNCIL DECISION That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute, for the purpose of registration: 1. Release of the Subdivision Agreement registered as Instrument L T323412 from title as it relates to Lots 162 to 167, Plan 40M-1466; and 2. Release and Abandonment of Easement registered as Instrument L T 404424 relating to those parts of Lots 162 to 167, Plan 40M- 1466, being Parts 8 to 13, Plan 40R-1 0283. 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 41-05 Stop Control By-law - Amendment to By-law 2632/88 - Rosebank Road at Granite Court - File: A-2130-001-05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 41-05 regarding a proposed amendment to the Stop Sign By-law 2632/88, be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule 'A' to By-law 2632/88 authorizing the erection of stop signs at the intersection of Rosebank Road at Granite Court. 4 005 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm 5. 6. 7. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 42-05 Don Beer Arena Snack Bar Concession Lease Renewal - Pickering Hockey Association File: A-2130-001-05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 42-05, of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be received; and 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a renewal Concession License Agreement to permit the Pickering Hockey Association to continue to operate a snack bar concession facility at Don Beer Arena from January 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009 that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services and the City Solicitor. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 43-05 Pickering Recreation Complex Area Snack Bar Concessions File: A-2130-001-05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 43-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be received; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a renewal Concession License Agreement to permit Beverly and Ron Ireland to continue to operate snack bar concessions facilities at the Pickering Recreation Complex (Arena Only) from January 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009 that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director. Operations & Emergency Services and the City Solicitor. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 44-05 Don Beer Arena Pro Shop File: A-2130-001-05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 44-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be received; and 5 00 f.'"' J Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a renewal Pro Shop License Agreement to permit Sun-Glo Marketing to continue to operate a Pro Shop facility at Don Beer Arena from January 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009 that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services and the City Solicitor. 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 92-05 The New Deal for Cities and Communities Federal Gas Tax Revenue 9. COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 92-05 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; 2. a) b) 3. a) b) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues Under the New Deal for Cities and Communities with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in order to facilitate the transfer of gas tax revenues from the Government of Canada to the City of Pickering for 2005; That the attached By-law be read three times and passed; That Council authorize and approve the establishment of the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund; That the attached By-law be read three times and passed; and 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 6 00'7 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19, 2005 7:30 pm 11. 13. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 96-05 Solemnization of Marriaqes COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 96-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk be authorized to provide civil marriage solemnization services; 3. That the fee for the civil marriage service be set at $250.00; 4. That the service be monitored for a six month period with a further report to Council; 5. That a by-law be forwarded to Council authorizing the performance of civil marriages for the City of Pickering; and 6. 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 94-05 - Consolidated Municipal Traffic & Parking By-law - Repeal of By-laws 2359/87,55/74,3604/90,2632/88,1835/84, 2366/87,6181/03. 1684/83.6300/04. 1660/83 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 94-05 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding a proposed consolidated traffic and parking by- law be received; 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to provide for the regulation of parking, vehicular and pedestrian traffic on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. 7 008 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm Resolution #219/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-17, dated December 12,2005, be adopted save and except Items 8, 10,12 and 14. CARRIED 8. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 37-05 Pesticide Use File: A-2130 Resolution #220/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report OES 37-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding Pesticide Use, be received; 2. That the City of Pickering staff annually review the effectiveness of educational programs pertaining to pesticides and their use and investigate the potential for further development of community awareness; and 3. That the City of Pickering staff continue to investigate and evaluate alternative options to pesticides for pest control on municipal properties. 4. That staff be directed to work on a plan for consideration MOTION LOST ON A RECORDED VOTE: 8 009 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm YEA NAY Councillor Brenner Councillor Pickles Councillor Ashe Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Mayor Ryan Resolution #221/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 37-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding Pesticide Use, be received; 2. That the City of Pickering staff annually review the effectiveness of educational programs pertaining to pesticides and their use and investigate the potential for further development of community awareness; and 3. a) That the City of Pickering staff continue to investigate and evaluate alternative options to pesticides for pest control on municipal properties; b) That staff be directed to prepare a workplan to develop a by-law with respect to pesticide use within the City of Pickering. CARRIED 10. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 95-05 Petition from Residents Surroundinq 185 White Pine Crescent Resolution #222/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Report CS 95-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning a petition from residents surrounding 185 9 OlD Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19, 2005 7:30 pm White Pine Crescent, be received for information. CARRIED 12. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 90-05 2006 Interim Spendinq Authority Resolution #223/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report CS 90-05 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the 2006 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50% of the prior years' budget including adjustments as contained in Attachment 1 and 2, pending approval of the formal 2006 Current Budgets by Council; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CARRIED 14. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 97-05 Appointment of Deputy Mayor - Change in Rules of Procedure - Process to be Followed Resolution #224/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Report CS 97-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning the Appointment of Deputy Mayor, be received for information. CARRIED 10 01.1 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm VII) MOTIONS 1. 2006 UNITED WAY GRANT Resolution #225/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That a grant in the amount of $90,832. be allocated in the Current Budget for the year 2006 in support of the Ajax/Pickering/Uxbridge United Way; That this grant be based on a per household grant of $3.19 with a total number of households of 28,474; and That this grant be allocated in Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations & Individuals). CARRIED VIII) BY -LAWS By-law 6602/05 Being a by-law to further amend by-law 2632/88 to provide for erecting of Stop Signs at certain intersections within the City of Pickering. [Report OES 41-05] By-law 6603/05 Being a by-law to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 within the City of Pickering. [Report PD 41-05] By-law 6604/05 Being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways, private property and municipal property within the City of Pickering. [Report CS 94-05] By-law 6605/051 Being a by-law to provide for Civil Marriage Services to be offered by the City of Pickering. [Report CS 96-05] 11 012 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm By-law 6606/05 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 6519/05 to confirm General Municipal Fees and Charges pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001. [Report PD 41-05] By-law 6607/05 Being a by-law to appoint persons as Lottery Licensing Officers for The Corporation of the City of Pickering. By-law 6608/05 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues. [Report CS 92-05] By-law 6609/05 Being a by-law to provide for the establishment of a Reserve Fund to be known as the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund. [Report CS 92-05] By-law 661 0/05 Being a by-law to appoint Lindsey Brenner as a municipal law enforcement officer for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws. By-law 6611/05 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 Lots 69 and 70, Plan M-14, in the City of Pickering. THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6602/05,6603/05,6604/05,6605/05,6606/05, 6607/05, 6608/05, 6609/05,6610/05 and 6611/05 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 12 013 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm IX) NOTICES OF MOTION 1. Underserviced Area for Physicians Resolution #226/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS the City of Pickering at their meeting held on April 14, 2003 hereby advised the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of their request to be declared as underserviced in regards to the number of family physicians operating within the City of Pickering; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Minister of Health, the Honourable G. Smitherman be requested to reverse the position of his Ministry that the City of Pickering not be designated as an underserviced area for physicians; and THEREFORE, that the Minister be requested to immediately review the situation to ensure that the City of Pickering be designated as an underserviced area for physicians. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY Councillor Ashe Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 13 014 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19, 2005 7:30 pm 2. Desiqnation of Tullis Cottaqe and Ever Green Villa Resolution #227/05 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson WHEREAS the Tullis Cottage and Ever Green Villa are hereby deemed to be an important part of the heritage of the City of Pickering; WHEREAS, the Transport Canada Heritage Working Group has scored Tullis Cottage as a Group 1, which is defined "of major significance and importance, worthy of designation" where "every attempt must be made to preserve the building on its original site."; WHEREAS the Transport Canada Heritage Working Group has also evaluated Ever Green Villa, giving it a score of 67.4, ranking high in Group 2, which is defined as "Significant, worthy of preservation" where "The retention of the structure in its existing context is encouraged;" and an earlier federal inventory, completed in 1974, declared Ever Green Villa "of substantial architectural merit and cultural importance that should be preserved"; and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that staff of the City of Pickering be directed to take the necessary action to formally designate Tullis Cottage and Ever Green Villa in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, including obtaining input from the Pickering Township Historical Society and Heritage Pickering. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY Councillor Ashe Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 14 015 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm X) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mayor Ryan and Council wished everyone best wishes for the holiday season and the New Year. 2. The following matters were considered prior to the meeting. Resolution #228/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council move into a Closed meeting of Council in order to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communication necessary for that purpose. CARRIED XI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6612/05 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Dickerson, 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 December 19,2005. CARRIED XII) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm. 15 016 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19,2005 7:30 pm DATED this 19th Day of December, 2005 MAYOR DAVID RYAN DEBIA.BENTLEY CITY CLERK 16 Ûú¡ ð~ 017 PRESENTATIONS 1. Laurie McCaig News Advertiser Best Fitness Club in Pickering Re: Presentation of Readers Choice Award 018 Ciú¡ ,,1 CORRESPONDENCE 1. CaRR. 1-06 PATTI L. BARRIE MUNICIPAL CLERK MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 Temperance Street Clarinqton. Ontario Receive for Information Advising that at a meeting held on December 12, 2005, the Municipality of Clarington passed a resolution concerning hydro services, and requesting any action. 2. CORR. 2-06 SANDRA KRANC CITY CLERK CITY OF OSHAWA 50 Centre Street South Oshawa. Ontario Receive for Information Advising that at a meeting held on December 19, 2005, the City of Oshawa passed a resolution concerning the future status of General Motors of Canada Limited in Oshawa. co/?£ , 019 Ç![ipgron December 14,2005 ~~ C ð. ~Æ:> AI~ ~. ~~.A ~~O~ <" ~ p~ "1'& ~C ~~~A "o.~ (f ~~~ ~~ Ontario Energy Board P.O. Box 2319 2300 Yonge Street, 2ih Floor Toronto, ON, M4P 1 E4 RE: HYDRO SERVICES At a meeting held on December 12, 2005, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, as a Veridian Shareholder, is interested in providing the opportunity for all Clarington residents to receive consistent hydro services from Veridian Corporation; WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington has received numerous complaints relating to service reliability and inequitable electricity distribution rates within the Hydro One area of Clarington, resulting in requests from residents and businesses for the Council to assist in permitting an opportunity for hydro services to be provided by Veridian Corporation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington hereby requests the Ontario Energy Board, the Minister of Energy and the Premier of Ontario to undertake any action necessary to permit the service area of Hydro One within the Municipality of Clarington to be made available at a reasonable cost, to Veridian Corporation, as soon as possible; and PLB/ta cc: Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Energy Tom Parkinson, President & CEO, Hydro One Martin de Rond, Clerk, The Town of Ajax D. Bentley, Clerk, The City of Pickering '- Wayne Tod, Clerk, City of Belleville (e_('~H 'e '-fr-. ~ CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379 I 020 Department of Corporate Services File A-2100 December 22, 2005 Michael G' aldi, President Gener otors of Canada Limited 19 Colonel Sam Drive shawa, ON LlH 8P7 Re: Support for the future status of General Motors of Canada Limited in Oshawa Comprehensive Auto Strategy for Canada City Council considered the above matters at a meeting held December 19, 2005, and adopted the following recommendation of the Strategic Initiatives Committee: "Whereas the Corporation the City of Oshawa Council optimistically confirms that the General Motors Corporation has been, is, and will continue to be one of Canada's and in particular one of the City of Os haw a's most significant landmark institutions of excellence in manufacturing and high paying quality jobs which provides unparalleled socioeconomic spin-off in our local and greater economy; and, Whereas the Corporation of the City of Oshawa Council in aclmowledging and intensely recognizing the absolute importance of GM and its direct and indirect work force, would like to extend to the General Motors Corporation, all of its work force, all subsidiaries relatives who work as a vital component of the manufacturing product of GM, and essentially the entire CAW Local 222 and its members, our full and absolute support and co-operation via any possible/feasible means to assist all efforts, working as a team in unison to help mitigate the effect of this recent announcement, in order to help realistically protect and enhance the levels of production, and ultimately, employment at the General Motors Plants in Oshawa and throughout; Therefore be it resolved that; a) In light of Mayor John Gray's already pronounced pro-action and commitment to collaborate on an initiative which constructively assists in dealing with the outlined matter; the Corporation of Oshawa City Council fully and unanimously supports all and any efforts our Mayor John Gray may wish or need to proactively offer the likes of the above mentioned groups with respect to the outlined matter in order to assist them in maintaining and aggressively promoting the future status of GM in Oshawa' , ORIGINAL b) In order to show support for GM, all CAW Local 222 membership, and TO: . 11 quality production and importance to our local economy, we the COrp01 1m:: "f thP";itv of Osha a Council offer our full co-operation in establishing a co-ordinated effort Ie by Mayor John Gray in II or any feasible action to promote the 'buy domestic' product campaign; The Corporation of the City of Oshawa City Clerk Services ( OORR. ~ FU 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L 1 H 3Z7 WCI APPR. ACTION TEL: 905-436-5639, FAX: 905-436-5697 Webslte: www.oshawa.ca lW*) 2 021 c) The Corporation of the Oshawa City Council instruct staff in the City of Oshawa to contact the CAW Local 222 'buy domestic' to obtain a sufficient number of plate covers and furthennore importantly placed on each City marked vehicle as defining symbolic gesture in support of the GM and the CAW Local 222's promotions; d) A resolution to do as outlined in this motion be sent to all municipal, regional, and provincial levels of government and school boards as well as local and greater Chambers of Commerce, for endorsement and joint action in light of just how important GM is to both our local economy, and the people who work and thrive directly or indirectly from it as a Corporation throughout Canada and that they be requested to suggest similar action to their employees. (e) That Council again extends its sincere appreciation to (1) the Premier, the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, and the provincial government; and, (2) the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Paul Martin, and the Federal government; and, (3) the General Motors Corporation; and, (4) the Canadian Autoworkers Union and its membership, and to Mr. Gary Polonsky and staff of the U.O.LT. for their successful completion of negotiations and the subsequent initiation of the Beacon Project which is a vital step forward in securing the long tenn health of the auto sector in the City of Oshawa. (f) Be it resolved that Oshawa City Council (a) (b) Supports General Motors of Canada Limited in the procurement of new products; Requests that the Federal Government develop a fair trade policy with off-shore countries specifically Japan and Korea; Requests that the Federal Government expedite a solution for additional Windsor/Detroit border crossings to ensure on-time deliveries for Canadian plants; (c) Furthennore be it resolved that the Corporation of the City of Oshawa request the ongoing co-operation of all levels of government in dealing with the future of GM. And further, that this motion be forwarded to the Region of Durham, local members of Federal and Provincial Parliament, the Right Honourable Paul Martin, the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, and leaders of the Federal and Provincial opposition parties." As noted above, the City of Oshawa extends its full support to the General Motors of Canada Limited workforce, all subsidiaries and all CAW Local 222 members to help mitigate the effects of the recent GM restructuring announcement in order to help protect and enhance production and employment at General Motors plants in Oshawa and throughout. By copy of this letter to the Right Honourable Paul Martin, the City of Oshawa respectfully requests the Federal government to develop a fair trade policy with off-shore countries and to expedite a solution for additional Windsor/Detroit border crossings to ensure on-time deliveries for Canadian Plants. By copy of this letter to the Region of Durham, Oshawa's members of Federal and Provincial Parliament, the Right Honourable Paul Martin, the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, and leaders of the Federal and Provincial opposition parties, the City of Oshawa respectfully requests the ongoing co-operation of all levels of government in dealing with the future of GM. As previously noted, the City of Oshawa extends its sincere appreciation to the Federal and Provincial governments, General Motors of Canada Limited, the CAW Local 222 and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology for their successful completion of negotiations and the subsequent initiation of the Beacon Project. 3 If you need further assistance, please contact R. Duignan, City Manager at the address below, or by phone at 905-436- 5622. ~~~ Sandra Kranc City Clerk SKlcf c. City Manager's Office Canadian Autoworkers Union Local 222 The Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable Stephen Harper, Leader of the Opposition Conservative Party The Honourable Jack Layton, Leader of the New Democratic Party Gilles Duceppe, Leader of the Bloc Québécois Party Colin Carrie, MP, Oshawa Judi Longfield, MP, Whitby-Oshawa The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario John Tory, Leader, Official Opposition Conservative Party Howard Hampton, Leader of the New Democratic Party Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa John O'Toole, MPP, Durham Region of Durham ßíty of Pickering Town of Ajax Town of Whitby Municipality of Clarington Township ofUxbridge Township of Scugog Township of Brock Durham Catholic District School Board Durham Board of Education Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Gary Polonsky, President, University of Ontario Institute of Technology 022 Ûú¡ ,,~ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT Executive Committee Report EC 2006-01 1. 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 03-06 Historical/Architectural Designation - Glen House - 1690 Whitevale Road. Pickering 1. That Report CS 03-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Executive Committee endorse the recommendation of Heritage Pickering for designation of Glen House; 3. That the City Clerk be authorized to begin procedures to have the Glen House, municipally known as 1690 Whitevale Road, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; 4. That the City Clerk, in consultation with Heritage Pickering, draft and forward an appropriate 'Notice of Intent to Designate' to the owners of the property, the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the local newspaper; and 5. Further, that the City Clerk be directed to draft the necessary by-law together with the reasons for designation for Council approval. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-06 Historical/Architectural Designation - Willson House - 1505 Whitevale Road, Pickerinq 1. That Report CS 04-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Executive Committee endorse the recommendation of Heritage Pickering for designation of Willson House; 3. That the City Clerk be authorized to begin procedures to have the Willson House, municipally known as 1505 Whitevale Road, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; 023 -2- 4. That the City Clerk, in consultation with Heritage Pickering, draft and forward an appropriate 'Notice of Intent to Designate' to the owners of the property, the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the local newspaper; and . 5. Further, that the City Clerk be directed to draft the necessary by-law together with the reasons for designation for Council approval. 3. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 02-06 Draft Body Rub Parlour By-law That Report CS 02-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be referred back to staff for further consultation with affected stakeholders 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 01-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/05 .. Wal-Mart Canada Inc. 1899 Brock Road Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 (40R-12591 Part 1 & 40R-19801, Parts 3, 4,5,6,7,8 & 10) City of Pickerinq . That Report PD 01-06 of the Director, Planning & Development be deferred back to staff for one month for further investigation. 5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 05-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/05 Robert and Maria Graham 1610 Central Street, Claremont Part of Lot 19, Concession 9, Part 1, 40R-15519 Citv of Pickerina 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/05, be approved, to amend the current zoning of the subject property to permit a bed and breakfast establishment as an additional use, as submitted by Robert and Maria Graham, on lands being Part of Lot 19, Concession 9, Part 1, 40R- 15519, City of Pickering; and 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 05-06, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. . . - 3- 024 6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 01-06 2006 Interim Levy and Interim Installment Due Dates . 7. . 1. That Report CS 01-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2006 for all of the realty property classes; 3. That the interim levy installment due dates be February 27 and April 27, 2006; 4. 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; 5. That the attached By-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be read three times and passed by Council; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 05-06 Appointment to enforce the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 905 &.1600 Bayly Street, 1915 Denmar Road, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1655 & 1665 Pickerina Parkwavand 1235 Radom Street 1. That Report CS 05-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer respecting the appointment of Special Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By-law on private property be received; 2. That the draft by-law to appoint persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 905 & 1600 Bayly Street, 1915 Denmar Road, .1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1655 & 1665 Pickering Parkway and 1235 Radom Street, 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. 02~) Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 7:30 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson D. Pickles K. Ashe - Absent B. McLean - Absent ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley D. Shields - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Deputy Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Meeting of December 12, 2005 CARRIED (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Heritage Pickering Report and Presentation to Council Pamela Fuselli, Chair, Heritage Pickering, appeared before the Committee to present the 2005 Annual Report. She also noted that Heritage Pickering would like to see Council representation on the Heritage Pickering Committee, the creation of a Study Area from the current eastern boundary, along Whitevale Road to Sideline 16 for the purpose of extending the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District, a tax rebate program and the designation of the Glen House and the Willson House. 026 ~. "l- I' I , Executive Com m ittee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 7:30 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles A question and answer period ensued. Councillor Johnson gave notice that he would be pleased to be the Council representative on the Pickering Heritage Committee and would welcome a motion to this effect at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 03-06 Historical/Architectural Designation - Glen House - 1690 Whitevale Road. Pickerina Discussion ensued with respect to the ownership of Glen House and the notification process for designation. Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CS 03-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Executive Committee endorse the recommendation of Heritage Pickering for designation of Glen House; 3. That the City Clerk be authorized to begin procedures to have the Glen House, municipally known as 1690 Whitevale Road, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; 4. That the City Clerk, in consultation with Heritage Pickering, draft and forward an appropriate 'Notice of Intent to Designate' to the owners of the property, the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the local newspaper; and 5. Further, that the City Clerk be directed to draft the necessary by- law together with the reasons for designation for Council approval. CARRIED 02'7 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 7:30 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 2. 3. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-06 Historical/Architectural Designation - Willson House -1505 Whitevale Road. Pickerina Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CS 04-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Executive Committee endorse the recommendation of Heritage Pickering for designation of Willson House; 3. That the City Clerk be authorized to begin procedures to have the Willson House, municipally known as 1505 Whitevale Road, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; 4. That the City Clerk, in consultation with Heritage Pickering, draft and forward an appropriate 'Notice of Intent to Designate' to the owners of the property, the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the local newspaper; and 5. Further, that the City Clerk be directed to draft the necessary by- law together with the reasons for designation for Council approval. CARRIED Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 02-06 Draft Body Rub Parlour By-law A public meeting was held in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act relating to adult entertainment establishments. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report CS 02-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be referred back to staff for further consultation with affected stakeholders CARRIED 028 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 7:30 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 6. 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 01-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/05 Wal-Mart Canada Inc. 1899 Brock Road Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 (40R-12591, Part 1 & 40R-19801, Parts 3, 4,5,6,7,8 & 10) City of Pickerinq Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report PD 01-06 of the Director, Planning & Development be deferred back to staff for one month for further investigation. CARRIED 5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 05-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/05 Robert and Maria Graham 1610 Central Street, Claremont Part of Lot 19, Concession 9, Part 1, 40R-15519 City of Pickering Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/05, be approved, to amend the current zoning of the subject property to permit a bed and breakfast establishment as an additional use, as submitted by Robert and Maria Graham, on lands being Part of Lot 19, Concession 9, Part 1, 40R-15519, City of Pickering; 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 05-06, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 01-06 2006 Interim Levy and Interim Installment Due Dates Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded bv Councillor Johnson 02~J Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 7:30 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 7. 1. That Report CS 01-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2006 for all of the realty property classes; 3. That the interim levy installment due dates be February 27 and Apri127,2006; 4. 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; 5. That the attached By-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be read three times and passed by Council; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CARRIED Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 05-06 Appointment to enforce the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 905 & 1600 Bayly Street, 1915 Denmar Road, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1655 & 1665 Pickerinç, Parkway and 1235 Radom Street Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report CS 05-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer respecting the appointment of Special Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By- law on private property be received; 2. That the draft by-law to appoint persons to enforce the Parking By- law at 1822 Whites Road, 905 & 1600 Bayly Street, 1915 Denmar Road, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1655 & 1665 Pickering Parkway and 1235 Radom Street, be forwarded to Council for approval; and, 030 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 7:30 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto CARRIED (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion with regards to staff looking into the creation of a Study Area for the purpose of extending the heritage conservation district. 2. The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: (a) The Chief Administrative Officer advised Members of Council that Mr. David Kip, Sound System Designer would be attending the January 16, 2005 Management Forum meeting with respect to the sound system in the Council Chambers. (b) The Chief Administrative Officer updated Members of Council with respect to the Claremont Seniors Transit Route. He advised that it was now classified as a northern route under the auspices of the new Durham Region Transit services. A question and answer period ensued. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson (a) That a three month grant be provided for the provision of the purchase of transit tickets for the Claremont transit route, not to exceed a cost of $1 ,000.00; and (b) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be given the authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED 031 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 7:30 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving into a Special Council meeting in order to deal with a confidential matter. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE Refer to the January 9, 2006 'Closed' Council minutes. (V) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:08 pm. 032 CitJ¡ o~ MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS 1. Heritage Pickering Council Appointment At the January 9, 2006 meeting of the Executive Committee, Councillor Johnson indicated his interest in appointment to Heritage Pickering. If Councillor Johnson wishes to stand for the appointment, the following resolution is required. That Councillor Johnson be appointed as Council representative on the Heritage Pickering Committee. 2. Desiqnation of Heritaqe Conservation District Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS section 8.1 of the Pickering Official Plan states that Council shall respect the City's cultural heritage, and shall conserve and integrate important cultural heritage resources from all time periods into the community; and WHEREAS section 8.4 of the Pickering Official Plan states that City Council, in consultation with its heritage committee, shall implement the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, including the designation under the Act of heritage conservation districts where appropriate; and WHEREAS policy 2.13(n) of Council adopted Amendment 13 to the Pickering Official Plan, which implements the results of the City's Growth Management Study, states that for the Central Pickering Area, Council shall recognize the heritage character of the Whitevale Road Corridor and require the design of new development to be compatible with the existing heritage, features and sites; and WHEREAS policy 2.13(1) of Council adopted Amendment 13 to the Pickering Official Plan identifies the need for a neighbourhood planning process for Central Pickering; and 03~1 - 2- WHEREAS the City of Pickering has designated by by-law the Hamlet of Whitevale and its surroundings, including lands on either side of Whitevale Road to the east of Sideline 26 as a heritage conservation district; and WHEREAS Heritage Pickering, the City's heritage committee, has approached Council requesting a potential extension of the heritage conservation district designation through Seaton along Whitevale Road, from the east limit of the existing heritage conservation district to Sideline 16, extending one half a concession in width north and south of Whitevale Road and including Whitevale Road itself (the "Study Area"); and WHEREAS section 40 of the Ontario Heritage Act permits the Council of a municipality, in consultation with its heritage committee, to undertake a study of an area of the municipality for the purpose of designation of a heritage conservation district; and WHEREAS section 40.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act permits a municipality undertaking a study under section 40 of the Act to designate by by-law a defined area as a "heritage conservation study area" for a period of up to one year. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby directs staff, as input to the neighbourhood planning process for Seaton, to undertake a heritage study of the Study Area in the context of an urbanizing area consistent with the City's Growth Management Study / Amendment 13, and prepare an appropriate by-law designating such area as a heritage conservation study area; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all landowners within the Study Area, Heritage Pickering, the Minister of Culture, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ontario Realty Corporation, the North Pickering Land Exchange Team, and DEL Property Management. Ciú¡ l1~ 034 BY-LAWS 6590/05 6613/06 6614/06 6615/06 6616/06 6617/06 January 16, 2006 A by-law to declare that part of Lot 38, Plan 270, designated as By-law Part 8, Plan 40R-23867 and Lot 39, Plan 170, now being Parts 9 and 10, Plan 40R-23867 surplus to the needs of the City of Pickering. By-law 6590/05 appeared before the Executive Committee on October 24, 2005 and is being forwarded to Council for approval. A by-law to repeal Smoking By-law No. 4290/03. A by-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 3037, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 19, Concession 9, Part 1, 40R-15519, City of Pickering. (A 19/05) This by-law implements the recommendation contained in Item #5 of the 1 st Report of the Executive Committee presented to Council on January 16, 2006. [Report PD 05-06] A by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-laws 5511/99, 5692/00 and 6011/02, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 (40R-12591 , Part 1& 40R-19801, Parts 3, 4,5,6,7,8 & 10), in the City of Pickering. (A 13/05) This by-law implements the recommendation contained in Item #4 of the 1 st Report of the Executive Committee presented to Council on January 16, 2006. [Report PD 01-06] A by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the installment due dates for the Interim Levy 2006. This by-law implements the recommendation contained in Item #6 of the 1st Report of the Executive Committee presented to Council on January 16, 2006. [Report CS 01-06] A by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes, in accordance with parking regulation for 1822 Whites Road, 905 & 1600 Bayly Street, 1915 Denmar Road, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 1655 & 1665 Pickering Parkway and 1235 Radom Street. This by-law implements the recommendation contained in Item #7 of the 1st Report of the Executive Committee presented to Council on January 16, 2006. [Report CS 05-06]