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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
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Regular Council Meeting of December 19, 2005
'Closed' Meeting of December 19, 2005
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IV) PRESENTATIONS
V) DELEGATIONS
VI) CORRESPONDENCE
VII) REPORTS
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Executive Committee Report EC 2006-01
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Executive Committee Minutes
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VIII) MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS
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IX)
XI)
BY-LAWS
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OTHER BUSINESS
XII)
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
XIII) ADJOURNMENT
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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]
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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DATED this 19th Day of December, 2005
MAYOR DAVID RYAN
DEBIA.BENTLEY
CITY CLERK
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PRESENTATIONS
1.
Laurie McCaig
News Advertiser
Best Fitness Club in Pickering
Re: Presentation of Readers Choice Award
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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.
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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
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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
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379 I
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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'
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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
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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.
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If you need further assistance, please contact R. Duignan, City Manager at the address below, or by phone at 905-436-
5622.
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Sandra Kranc
City Clerk
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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
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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]