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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 19, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM nn'" ....1 v ..L PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T.J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley L. Roberts - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator (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 McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Regular Council Meeting of February 5, 2007, In Camera Meeting of February 5, 2007, Executive Committee meeting of February 12, 2007 and the Audit Committee Meeting of February 12, 2007. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes n 0) :) ,,\, '.' Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM (III) DELEGATIONS 1 . Jeff Mojsovski 208 Hoover Drive, Pickering, ON Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens Mr. Jeff Mojsovski addressed the Council with regards to the use of pesticides and stated that he would like to see the use of pesticides stopped. He indicated he was familiar with the health risks and noted his concern with children being exposed to chemicals while walking to school. He stated that he would like to see a by-law implemented that was similar to the by-law in Oakville, which did allow for some restrictions. 2. Gideon Forman Executive Director, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens Mr. Gideon Forman thanked the Council for the opportunity to appear and speak on behalf of the approximately 1,500 physic:ians and residents he represents. He stated that he was in favour of a strong by-law which would phase out non- essential use of pesticides. He noted that scientific studies completed on pesticides had indicated a strong connection to serious illnesses resulting from this use. He went into detail in regards to the types of cancers, the neurologicial diseases and also reproductive effects. He also noted the increased risk of leukemia in children. He indicated that he could appreciate the concern with business owners, but stated that the future is pesticide free, noting that a number of companies were already getting on board. He felt the by-law passed in Peterborough would act as a good example. A question and answer period ensued in relation to the risks of pesticides and the enforcement of a by-law. 3. Christine Stokell Canadian Cancer Society Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens Christine Stokell,a representative of the Canadian Cancer Society stressed the importance of the pesticide issue and stated she was pleased that the City was moving ahead with a by-law in this regard. She spoke about the link of pesticide use to cancer, and stated that unfortunately Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM r ~ :r~ r"\ \... U oJ there is little documented data as the amount of exposure is difficult to measure. She did indicate that the amount and quality of research is growing. She noted that vulnerable people were at a higher risk. She was in agreement to calling for a ban on pesticides and believed that appropriate action should be taken. Discussion ensued on the phasing in of a by-law and whether the School Boards should be approached. She further indicated that the Canadian Cancer Society would be willing to participate in the consultation process when drafting a by-law. 4. Davie Steele 966 Timmins Garden Pickering, ON Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens David Steele appeared before Council in support of pesticide control. He handed out literature regarding related products and the research done on non-chemical products and outlined the results of these studies. A question and answer period ensued respecting the issue of exemptions for such matters as infestation. Mr. Steele stated that the City would need to have a good education program in place. He noted that in Oakville they provided an exemption in the case of infestations where there is a concern for tree destruction. In summary he stated that the by-law passed in Peterborough was simple in format and would act as a good example in the drafting of a City by-law. 5. Dave Renault CAW Environmental Representative General Motors Oshawa Autoplex Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community, Healthy Lawns and Gardens Mr. Renault spoke to Council in support of a by-law for the ban of pesticide use. He indicated that at CAW Council they unanimously passed a resolution to ban pesticides. Discussion ensued on the effects, sources and exposures of pesticides. He discussed pets at risk and the various ways that pesticides can be tracked. He indicated the educational programs CAW were involved in and the success of "Earth Day" programs, which last year reached 80,000 students across Canada. He noted they already had 87 schools booked to date for this year. He indicated that CAW had issued a petition to the Federal government. It was noted that Item 1. c) of the Notice of Motion, the wording "infestation" was not specific enough, otherwise CAW supported this motion. He further noted the Peterborough by-law was a very good sample to follow. Mr. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM nn4 l; (I . Renault also provided a number of hand outs, which included information on alternatives to pesticides. (IV) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CaRR. 08-07 KATHY STRANKS, MANAGER, CHAIR AND CAO'S OFFICE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOR THE LIVING CITY 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview. ON M3N 1 S4 Resolution # 33/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CaRR 08-07 from Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO's Office, advising at a meeting held on January 5, 2007 the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) adopted a resolution in regards to the Pickering Healthy Communities Project Update be received for information. CARRIED 2. CaRR. 09-07 P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK REGION OF DURHAM 605 Rossland Road East Whitby. ON L 1 N 6A3 Resolution # 34/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CaRR. 09-07 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk advising that at a meeting held on January 24, 2007, the Council of the Region of Durham adopted a recommendation of the Planning Committee with respect to Bill 51, pertaining to amendments related to the Planning Act be received for information. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM .'~ r - i.., \ h. \.., t.) u Councillor Dickerson suggested a meeting be arranged and a representative from the Region of Durham be in attendance. The Director, Planning & Development indicated his plans to bring forward a report on Bill 51 in the next 6 - 8 weeks. He was in agreement to having a Regional representative participate. 3. CORR. 10-07 PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS & EQUITY CITY OF PICKERING One The Esplanade Pickerinq, ON L 1V 6K7 Resolution # 35/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CORR. 10-07 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation requesting the City of Pickering proclaim March 21, 2007 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination be proclaimed. CARRIED (V) REPORTS a) Executive Committee Report, EC 2007-03 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 05-07 John Phillips Bryant/Marjorie Bryant/lan Alastair Morrison McCully Plan of Subdivision 40M-1456 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 1. That Report PO 05-07 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Assumption of Plan 40M-1456, be received; 2. That the highway being Trimble's Lane within Plan 40M-1456 be assumed for public use; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM " r' ..... f_ 'i ~ ~'~) 3. That the services required by the Subdivision and Development Agreement relating to Plan 40M-1456, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 4. That the Subdivision and Development Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-1456, be released and removed from title; and, 5. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the road being Trimble's Lane within Plan 40M-1456. 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 12-07 Reduced Load Highways - Amendment to the Municipal Traffic & Parkinq By-law 6604/05 1. That Report OES 12-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by- law 6604/05 be received; and, 2. That the attached draft by-law be E3nacted to amend Schedule "12" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of reduced load periods on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 13-07 No Parking By-law Erin Gate Boulevard, Ridgewood Court and Melman Street - Amendment to By-law 6604/05 1. That Report OES 13-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by- law 6604/05 be received; and, 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By- law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM ;\ r 7. , ., ~ \...- 'i,) 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 11-07 Formal Quotations - Quarterlv Report for Information That Report CS 11-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report be received for information. Resolution # 36/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2007-03, dated February 12, 2007, be adopted. CARRIED (VI) REPORTS - NEW AND UNIFINISHED BUSINESS 1. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS At the February 5, 2007 meeting of Council, the Council appointments to the Communities Against Violence Everywhere (CAVE) Advisory Committee and the Seaton Net Benefits Committee were referred to the Council Strategy session held on February 8, 9, 2007 for discussion purposes. Resolution # 37/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell a) Communities Aqainst Violence Evervwhere i) That the Communities Against Violence Everywhere (CAVE) be a staff managed advisory committee, with reporting to Council as required; and, ii) That the terms of reference be amended to reflect this direction. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM ,t," ,.~ 'S '. U',. b) Seaton Net Benefits Advisorv Committee Resolution # 38/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the following members be appointed for a two year term; Councillor Littley Councillor Johnson Councillor Dickerson Alternates: Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles c) Communities in Bloom Resolution # 39/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell i) That the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee, as presented at the Council Strategy Session be approved; ii) That the following members of Council be appointed as the Council representatives on this Committee: Mayor Ryan Councillor McLean; and iii) That the Terms of Reference reflect that the committee appointments will be made by the members of the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee in order to obtain the expertise required for this program. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM ,-~; n" l u ,j 2. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE At the February 8, 9,2007 Council Strategy, a discussion paper on Governance Structure was presented. Based on the discussion, and further to direction from Council at the Executive Committee meeting held on February 12, 2007, the following recommendation is hereby presented. Resolution # 40/07 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson a) That the Governance Structure comprised of a Planning & Development Committee, Executive Committee followed by Council be approved; b) That the Statutory Public Information meeting be held as part of the Planning and Development Committee and the agenda structured to clearly reflect Statutory Planning Information matters; c) That the March 5, 2007 meeting of Council be held at the regularly scheduled time, followed by the first Planning & Development Committee meeting in order to accommodate the transition to the new governance structure effective March 5, 2007; d) That the Management Forum be disbanded in its entirety; e) That Town Hall meetings be scheduled for the following dates; April 23, June 25, September 24 and November 26, 2007; f) That the Audit Committee be encompassed within the responsibilities of the Executive Committee; and g) That the Chief Administrative Officer, in conjunction with the City Clerk give effect to this change. CARRIED It was noted the Town Hall Meetings the Mayor would be hosting, and were not formal meetings of Council. It was further noted by the Chief Administrative Officer that at this time there were no Planning matters to be considered at the March 5, 2007 meeting and in fact, this meeting may be cancelled. Council Meeting Minutes n, ""i? ~.-.. C' J_ U Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM (VII) NOTICES OF MOTION Resolution # 41/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the rules of procedure be suspended in order for a presentation to be heard with respect to the Notice of Motion on Healthy Community, Healthy Lawns and Gardens. CARRIED Councillor O'Connell provided a detailed overview of the Notice of Motion with respect to pesticide use, with the aid of a powerpoint presentation. CARRIED Resolution # 42/07 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor OConnell HEALTHY COMMUNITY, HEALTHY LAWNS AND GARDENS WHEREAS the City of Pickering is dedicated to the health of its residents, protection of the natural environment and maintenance of a healthy ecosystem; and WHEREAS it has been reported that exposure to some types of pesticides can be linked to a host of serious health inflictions; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering promotes an integrated approach to healthy lawn, garden and property care through education and awareness initiatives so as to ensure residents are knowledgeable about alternatives to pesticides as well as the proper use, storage and disposal of pesticides should residents decide to use them; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering to date has taken an integrated pest management approach to healthy lawn and garden care on municipal properties; and WHEREAS staff are committed to a pesticide reduction program on City property, such that staff monitor the City's properties for weeds and pests, and use cultural practices such as aerating, topdressing, over seeding and fertilizing to encourage Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM "~" 1 ~ l'll strong and healthy lawns and gardens, thus reducing the need for pesticide applications; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering staff also test various environmentally friendly products and practices where applicable and budget allows; staff also investigate up to date information and new products that will provide quality turf grass with minimal pesticide applications required; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering has significantly reduced its pesticide use by about 90% over the last several years on City owned properties; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering's commitment to a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable community is reflected the City's turf and garden maintenance practices; and WHEREAS over one hundred communities in Canada have already restricted the use of pesticides; the by-laws and experience of these communities would be useful in assisting the City and residents of Pickering in determing best approaches to reducing pesticide reliance and promoting alternative options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 1. That Staff be directed to prepare for Council's consideration prior to the summer recess of Council in 2007 a draft by-law on the use of pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides for cosmetic use, which by- law, (a) prohibits all pesticides for cosmetic use on City-owned property effective January 1, 2008; (b) prohibits all pesticides for cosmetic use on private properties effective January 1, 2009; and (c) establishes criteria for exceptions for emergencies, infestations and agricultural use. 2. That Staff be directed to continue to investigate, evaluate and utilize alternative options to pesticide use; increase the amount of promotion directed toward residents regarding integrated and healthy lawn care programs; and organize and facilitate educational workshops as appropriate for the benefit of residents so that they may increase their knowledge about the City by-law, proper lawn Council Meeting Minutes ...-\ i~: C:l. ~ Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM and garden maintenance, appropriate pesticide use, as well as alternative lawn care options; and 3. That Staff be directed when presenting a draft by-law to Council to also report on a proposed approach for consulting with the public, pest control companies, pesticide retailers and specific pesticide users (e.g., golf courses) as appropriate to be undertaken in 2007 prior to Council's consideration of a final by-law. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOllOWS: YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor Mclean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan (VIII) BY-LAWS 6738/07 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of reduced load periods on Highways or parts of Highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. 6739/07 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. 6740/07 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement officers for the purpose of enforcing the parking restrictions on private property. THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6738/07 through 6740/07 be adopted and the said by-laws be now Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM C13 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 (VIII) CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS In Camera Meetinq of Council In accordance with the In Camera provisions of the Municipal Act, a meeting was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. Resolution # 43/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Littley a) Confidential Report #OES 15-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Financial Partnership of Land Acquisition 507 Marksburv Road with TRCA Resolution # 44/07 That the confidential recommendation as outlined in Report OES 15-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be adopted. CARRIED b) Recent Fire Settlements and Awards Resolution # 45/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the confidential correspondence from the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 15, 2007 with respect to recent Fire Settlements and Awards be received for information. CARRIED --'--""'''''''''~-'~~.._'.~~--'''''''''''''''---'' ^._'~""-"....._~-~,~..~---,- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM .'\ 1;~ _t .-r c) Appointments to Veridian Board Resolution # 46/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles i) That Sylvain Trepanier be appointed as the citizen appointment to the Veridian Board; ii) That Councillor McLean be appointed as the Mayor's representative on the Veridian Board; and, iii) That the Veridian Board be so advised. CARRIED (X) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6741/06 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering at its In Camera and Regular Meeting of February 19, 2007. CARRIED (XI) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:4 7pm. DATED this 19th day of February, 2007 MAYOR DAVID RYAN DEBI A. BENTLEY CITY CLERK