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Home My WebLink AboutMay 1, 2006 ,"""" Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner D. Dickerson R.Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: r- T. J. Quinn N. Carroll D. Bentley D. Shields - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - City Clerk - Deputy Clerk (I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Regular Council Meeting of April 18, 2006 CARRIED ,"'-- - 1 - ,..... Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM (III) DELEGATIONS 1. Frances Madkession, Chapter Event Coordinator - Ontario Chapter The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada Unit 7, 725 Westney Rd. South Ajax, Ontario L 1 S 7 J7 Re: Provide an update on activity of The Foundation Frances Makdessian, Chapter Event Coordinator - Ontario Chapter for the Children's Wish Foundation of Ontario, appeared before Council to update them on the Foundation and its activities. Ms. Makdessian stated that with chapters in every Province, they grant hundreds of wishes each year. She noted in order to grant these wishes they need community support. Ms Makdessian requested the City of Pickering's public endorsement and involvement of a community based parade. She noted that last year in Ajax they had a parade and requested Pickering's involvement in a joint Ajax/Pickering parade this year. She stated that Pickering's involvement would be appreciated and that Pickering could support the Parade in a r- number of ways which could include; volunteering to be on the parade committee, Community sponsorship through a financial donation or public support of the event. 2. Danielle Holmes 506 Rougemout Drive, Pickering Re: CORR. 28-06 - Request of a Three Way Stop at the intersection of Rouqemount Drive South and Pine Ridqe Road Danielle Holmes, 506 Rougemount Drive, Pickering, appeared before Council to request a three way stop at the intersection of Rougemount Drive South and Pine Ridge Road. She noted that she understood the process of the traffic study and trying to reduce speed with traffic calming measures but, these methods are not working in this area. Traffic continues to speed along the street, there are many accidents and it is hazardous trying to get out of driveways. Ms. Holmes stated that it was time to try something else before someone is seriously injured or killed, she noted that a petition had been submitted by area residents for a three way stop sign and requested that Council consider approving it. 3. AI-Karim Rhemtulla 1778 Fairport Road, Pickering Re: Report 28-06 ZoninQ By-law Amendment Application A30105 .,....... AI-Karim Rhemtulla, 1778 Fairport Road, Pickering, appeared before Council to request reconsideration of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A30105. Mr. Rhemtulla stated that he had a Planner looking at the site to see if there was a way - 2 - ",-- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM to address everyone's concerns and ask that he be given the opportunity to work with the Planner and the neighbourhood before Council denied the application. 4. Re: Report 30-06 Zoninq By-law Amendment Application A28/0S Edith Montgomery, 1041nvergordon Ave., Scarborough, appeared before Council and noted that she appreciated Council's decision not to approve the application. She reiterated her concerns with regards to parking and water consumption and stated that she was in opposition to the application. S. Re: Report 30-06 Zoninq By-law Amendment Application A28/0S Jon Burman, 376 Taunton Road West, Pickering, appeared before Council and reiterated his concerns with regards to parking. He noted that he had observed the parking situation this week and stated that there was insufficient parking for this site. ~ He also noted that when the Condominium Corporation allotted parking spaces the by-laws stated that they cannot be reallocated or leased to another business without an amendment to the by-laws. 6. Re: Report 30-06 Zoninq By-law Amendment Application A28/0S Julie Zver, 160 Tallpines Crt., Scarborough, appeared before Council and reiterated her objection to the application. 7. Re: Report 30-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A28/0S Don Petican, 90S Dillingham Road, Unit 1S, Pickering, appeared before Council and stated his objection to the application. He stated that he felt this type of business attracted undesirable people to the area and noted that a couple of weeks ago the business had a broken door and there was glass all over the place. 8. Re: Report 30-06 Zoninq By-law Amendment Application A28/0S .".-- Ewart Anderson, 90S Dillingham Road, Unit 21, Pickering, appeared before Council and stated his objection to the application. Mr. Anderson stated that this type of business creates moral and economical issues because people did not want to come to the site because of the type of business being run. He also noted that - 3 - ,,-.. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM some of the tenants had problems with people urinating against the side of the building. 9. Re: Report 30-06 Zoninq By-law Amendment Application A28/0S Renata Trent, 90S Dillingham Road, Pickering, appeared before Council to state that she was not enlarging the size of the business but that the expansion was to create a staff room, laundry room, storage room and increase the reception area. She stated that people had been notified many times with regards to this application and does not understand why they did not object earlier. She stated that she had fulfilled all requirements related to the application and all she is trying to do is create better working conditions for her employees and customers. 10. Re: Report 30-06 Zoninq By-law Amendment Application A 28/0S ,r- Noel Gerry, Barrister & Solicitor, SO Richmond St. E., Toronto, appeared before Council in support of the application and stated that the applicant has never had a problem with police or anyone else since she opened the business at this locatiòn. He stated that there should be no concern of the expansion turning into a 'big box' style Body Rub Parlour because this was the only expansion his client was doing. He noted that he felt there was no parking problem and that there was more than enough parking spaces to accommodate the business. He also stated that there should be no concern with not being able to have a variety of uses on the property and noted that if the City was concerned in this regard they should be looking at controlling the number of auto mechanics on the property. Mr. Gerry requested that Council reconsider the denial of this application. IV) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 28-06 RESIDENTS OF ROSEBANK COMMUNITY Rougemount Drive/Pine Ridge Drive Request for Three Way Stop Resolution #S8/06 r-- Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe - 4 - ,,-.. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM That the letter requesting that a three way stop at the intersection of Rougemount Drive and Pine Ridge Road be installed be referred to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services to report on this matter and include an option for consideration of a three-way stop. CARRIED 2. CORR. 29-06 MIKE COLLE, MINISTER MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION 400 University Avenue 6th Floor Toronto. Ontario M7A 2R9 Resolution #59/06 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson I""""" That correspondence from Mike Colle, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, advising Council that every year since 1993, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and the Ministry of Education have presented the Lincoln M. Alexander Award to honour young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination and requesting support of this program through the nomination of a young person whom Council believes to be deserving of recognition by the deadline of June 2,2006 be received for information. CARRIED (V) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT Executive Committee Report EC 2006-07 of the meeting held on April 24, 2006 3. City Clerk, Report CS 22-06 2006 Municipal Elections 1. That Clerk's Report CS 22-06 regarding the 2006 Municipal Elections be received; r- 2. That the draft by-law to provide for reduced hours of voting in institutions and retirement homes on voting day be enacted; - 5 - /""'""' Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1,2006 7:30 PM 3. That the draft by-law to provide for advance voting on Saturday, November 4, 2006, between the hours of 10:00 am. and 6:00 pm. and Monday, November 6, Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8, 2006. between the hours of 1 :00 pm. and 8:00 pm. be enacted; and 4. That the 2006 Schedule for Council meetings be revised to delete the November 20, 2006 Meeting in accordance with Section 232(1) of the Municipal Act, 2003. 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 21-06 Tender T-3-2006 Tender For Trail Construction and Boulevard Works For Finch Avenue File: A-2130 1. That Report OES 21-06 regarding Trail Construction and Boulevard Works For Finch Avenue be received; ""..- 2. That Tender T-3-2006 submitted by Royalcrest Paving & Contracting Limited for Trail Construction and Boulevard Works For Finch AVenue in the amount of $87,748.03 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $107,000 (GST included) and a net project cost of $100,000 including the above tender amount and other project costs identified in this report be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project through the issuance of debentures through the Region of Durham; and a) debt financing not exceeding the amount of $100,000 for a period not exceeding 10 years, at a rate to be determined; and b) annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $13,110 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2007, and any financing cost, continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; and ,"'-- c) the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Debt Financial Obligations approved Annual Repayment Limit for debt and other financial obligations for 2006 as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario; and - 6 - ,'- ."....... .~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM d) the Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to bring effect thereto. 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, CS 23-06 Grant Request from Canadian Red Cross That the recommendations contained in the 'In Camera' Executive Minutes dated April 24, 2006, be adopted. 6. Memorandum from the Director, Planning & Development and the City Solicitor Confidential Matter Relating to an Appeal That the recommendation contained in the 'In Camera' Executive Minutes dated April 24, 2006, be adopted. Resolution #60/06 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2006-07, dated April 24,2006, be adopted save and except Item 1 and 2, thereof. CARRIED 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 28-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 30/05 AI-Karim & Sholina Rhemtulla 1778 Fairport Road Part of Lot 10 & 11, Plan 820 (Part 2, 40R-9255 & Part 2, 40R-11504) City of Pickerinq A brief discussion ensued on this matter. Resolution #61/06 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles - 7 - I"""""'" Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 30/05 to add a day nursery use as a permitted use on lands being Part of Lot 10 & 11, Plan 820, City of Pickering, submitted by AI-Karim & Sholina Rhemtulla be tabled. CARRIED 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 30-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A28/05 Renata Trent 905 Dillingham Road Part of Lot 19, B. F.C. Range 3 (Durham Condominium Plan 105) City of Pickerinq Detailed discussion ensued on this matter. r-- Resolution #62/06 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 28/05 to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to permit an increase in floor area of an existing body rub parlour use on lands being Part of Lot 19, B.F.C. Range 3, (Durham Condominium Plan 105) City of Pickering as submitted by Renata Trent, be denied. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YEA NAY r Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor Ashe - 8 - ;-. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7:30 PM (VI) BY-LAWS 6666/06 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law, 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Block B Plan 473 and Part of Lot 30, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, in the City of Pickering (A 13/04). 6667/06 Being a By-law to provide for advance votes to be held prior to the 2006 Voting Day. 6668/06 Being a by-law to provide for early voting and reduced hours of voting in institutions and retirement homes on Voting Day. THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that By-law Numbers .;-- 6666/06 to 6668/06 be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (VII) OTHER BUSINESS Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council move 'In Camera' with respect to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. CARRIED a) Correspondence from A.L.Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham dated April 12, 2006, requesting City Council to nominate a new representative of the City of Pickering on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee .~ General discussion ensued on this matter. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson - 9 - r-. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1, 2006 7 :30 PM That David Middleton be appointed as the City of Pickering representative of the City of Pickering on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and that the City Clerk advise the Region of Durham and Mr. Middleton accordingly. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council rise and ratify the actions taken at the 'In Camera' session. CARRIED b) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that due to the Civic Awards being held on May 15, 2006, there would not be an opportunity to hold a Council Meeting on that date. Based on the discussion, the Council meeting of May 15, 2006 was rescheduled to a joint Executive/Council meeting to be held on May 8, 2006. ,....... c) Councillor Johnson congratulated Council and staff on the excellent Day of Mourning service the City held on April 28, 2006. (VIII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6669/06 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, 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 May 1, 2006. CARRIED (IX) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9: 15 pm. ",...... - 1 0 - .r- ./""'" ~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 1,2006 7:30 PM DATED this 1st day of May, 2006. - 11 - ~~·~.4..·.·.·· DEBI A. BENTLEY -\ ..~ CITY CLERK -