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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 16, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T.J. Quinn N. Carroll T. Melymuk D. Bentley R. Holborn D. Shields - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Office of Sustainability - City Clerk - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering - Deputy Clerk (I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Councillor McLean made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Report No. PD 08-07 of the Director, Planning and Development concerning the final assumption of Plan of Subdivision 40M-2155 as he lives on one of the streets in the subdivision. Councillor McLean did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter. (III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley Council Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2007 In Camera Council Meeting Minutes, March 19,2007 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM Planning & Development Committee Minutes, April 2, 2007 Special Council Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2007 Special Council Meeting Minutes, April 10, 2007 In Camera Council Meeting Minutes, April 1 0, 2007 Executive Committee Minutes, April 1 0, 2007 CARRIED (IV) PRESENTATIONS 1. Corporate Sponsor Recoqnition - 20 Minute Pickerinq Makeover Mayor Ryan presented certificates to Pizza Pizza, Home Depot Canada, Tim Hortons, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada, TD Canada Trust Branch and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, the Toronto Star and the Toronto Sun for their support in the 20 Minute Makeover in Pickering program. Mayor Ryan also thanked Chantal Whittaker, Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs for her dedication to the program. (V) DELEGATIONS 1 . Pat Dunnill Representative of Pickering Museum Village Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Report CS 07-07 New Binqo Revenue Model Pat Dunnill, a representative of the Pickering Museum Village appeared before Council stating his concerns with reqards to the increase in licencing fees and the new Provincial Bingo Revenue Model. Mr. Dunnill requested that Council not increase the fees for at least 6 months so that the City and the Charity Organizations could see what affect the new bingo revenue model would have on the fund raising efforts. A question and answer period ensued. (VI) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 19-07 ANNE GREENTREE, DEPUTY CLERK MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 3A6 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM Resolution # 83/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CaRR. 19-07 from Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington requesting the City of Pickering's endorsement with respect to the notice and advance payment for services of paid-duty officers be received for information. CARRIED 2. CaRR. 20-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/07 Doumouras Properties Ltd. 1010 Brock Road Part of Lot 19, Concession 1 (Part 1 and Part 2. 40R-3816), City of Pickerinq Resolution # 84/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CaRR. 20-07 from the Director, Planning & Development be received and that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/07, submitted by Doumouras Properties Ltd. be deemed complete and referred to staff for application processing. CARRIED 3. CaRR. 21-07 P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM 605 Rossland Road East. Whitby. ON L 1 N 6A3 Resolution # 85/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM That CORR. 21-07 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham advising that a recommendation pertaining to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority "Let's Get a Fair Deal" Campaign was adopted at a meeting held on March 28, 2007, the Council of the Region of Durham be received for information. CARRIED 4. CORR. 22-07 JIM BRADLEY MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR SENIORS gth Floor, Hearst Block gOO Bay Street Toronto. ON M7A 2E1 That CORR. 22-07 from the Minister Responsible for Seniors be received and that the City of Pickering proclaim June, 2007 as Seniors' Month. 5. CORR. 23-07 SANDI KING FOUNDERNOLUNTEER FACILITATOR DURHAM HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP That CORR. 23-07 from the Durham Hepatitis C Support Club be received and that the City of Pickering proclaim May 1, 2007 as Hepatitis C Awareness Day and the month of May, 2007 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month. 6. CORR. 24-07 JANINE SMITH CLINIC RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR DONOR SERVICES AJAX, PICKERING, EAST SCARBOROUGH MARKHAM REGION That CORR. 24-07 from the Canadian Blood Services be received and that the City of Pickering proclaim June 11 - 16, 2007 as National Blood Donor Week. Resolution # 86/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM That Correspondence Items 4, 5 and 6 be proclaimed. CARRIED (VII) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT PD 2007-01 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 07-07 Bramalea Limited/Merrick Homes (Valleyridge) Inc. - Phase 1 Plan of Subdivision 40M-1735 Bramalea Limited/Merrick Homes (Valleyridge) Inc. - Phase 2 Plan of Subdivision 40M-1762 Bramalea Limited/Merrick Homes (Valleyridge) Inc. - Phase 3 Plan of Subdivision 40M-1778 Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 07 -07 of the Director, Planning and Development regarding the Assumption of Plans 40M-1735, 40M-1762 and 40M-1778, be received; 2. That the highways being Valley Ridge Crescent, White Pine Crescent, Thicket Crescent and West Lane within Plan 40M-1735 be assumed for public use; 3. That the highways being Thicket Crescent, Secord Street and Copley Street within Plan 40M-1762 be assumed for public use; 4. That the highways being Thicket Crescent and Sandcherry Court within Plan 40M-1778 be assumed for public use; 5. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreements relating to Plans 40M-1735, 40M-1762 and 40M-1778, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except from Block 87, Plan 40M-1778; 6. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to Plans 40M-1735, 40M-1762 and 40M-1778, be released and removed from title; and, Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM 7. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the roads being Valley Ridge Crescent, White Pine Crescent, Thicket Crescent and West Lane within Plan 40M-1735, Thicket Crescent, Secord Street and Copley Street within Plan 40M-1762; and Thicket Crescent and Sandcherry Court within Plan 40M-1778. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 08-07 1441483 Ontario Inc. Plan of Subdivision 40M-2155 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PO 08-07 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Assumption of Plan 40M-2155, be received; 2. That the highway being Goldenridge Road within Plan 40M-2155 be assumed for public use; 3. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreement relating to Plan 40M-2155, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except from Block 23, Plan 40M-2155; 4. That the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2155 be released and removed from title; and, 5. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the road being Goldenridge Road within Plan 40MO-2155. 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 09-07 Bopa Development Inc. Plan of Subdivision 40M-2086/Plan 40R-21 062 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PO 09-07 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Assumption of Plan 40M-2086 and Plan 40R-21 062, be received; 2. That the highway being Shadow Place within Plan 40M-2086 be assumed for public use; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM 3. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreement relating to Plan 40M-2086 and Plan 40R-21062 (stormwater management pond lying outside Plan 40M-2086), which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except from Blocks 29,30,32,33,34,35 and 39, Plan 40M-2086; 4. That the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2086, save and except from Blocks 29, 30 and 39, Plan 40M- 2086, be released and removed from title; 5. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the road being Shadow Place within Plan 40M-2086; and 6. That Council enact a By-law to dedicate Block 31, Plan 40M-2086 as public highway. 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 10-07 Parkmount Building Corporation/Daste Investments Limited Plan of Subdivision 40M-2056 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PO 10-07 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Assumption of Plan 40M-2056, be received; 2. That the highway being Pineview Lane within Plan 40M-2056 be assumed for public use; 3. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreement relating to Plan 40M-2056, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except from Blocks 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Plan 40M-2056; 4. That the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2056, save and except from Blocks 21, 22, 23 and 24, Plan 40M-2056, be released and removed from title; and Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM 5. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the road being Pineview Lane within Plan 40M-2056. 5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 11-07 Director, Operations & Emergency Services West Rouge Canoe Club Request for Extension of Lease Agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority For Paddlinq Facility on West Spit of Frenchman's Bay COUNCIL DECISION 1. That the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend its lease agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the next three years on an annual basis commencing with the period November 1, 2006 to October 31, 2009, to accommodate a temporary compound on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay for the storage, within trailers, of canoes and kayaks associated with the club's paddling facility, be supported by Council, and 2. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PO 11-07 to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Resolution # 87/07 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the Report of the Planning Committee PO 2007-01, dated April 2, 2007, be adopted. CARRIED b) REPORT EC 2007-06 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 14-07 Municipal Bridge Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Restrictions - Bv-Iaw to establish load limits COUNCIL DECISION Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM 1. That Report OES 14-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, regarding the establishment of safe load limits on municipal bridges be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law limiting the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or any class thereof, passing over certain bridges, under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, be enacted. 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 16-07 Tender T-1-2007 - Tender for Bulmer Bridoe and Reesor Bridoe Rehabilitation COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 16-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, regarding the Bulmer Bridge and Reesor Bridge Rehabilitation be received; 2. That Tender T-1-2007 submitted by Marbridge Construction Limited for Bulmer Bridge and Reesor Bridge Rehabilitation at a cost of $906,235.34 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $ 1,153,745 (GST included) including the tender amount, and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $1 ,088,439 , be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a) The sum of $ 372,525 to be funded from the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) Grant Intake 1; b) the sum of $100,000 to be funded from the "Move Ontario" Reserve; c) the sum of $ 615,000 to be financed by the issue of debentures through the Regional Municipality of Durham, over a period not exceeding 10 years, at a rate to be determined; d) the balance amount of $ 914 to be funded from the 2007 Current Budget; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM e) the annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $83,600 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2008, continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid, and any financing cost to be paid out of the Current Budget; f) the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has updated the City's 2007 Annual Repayment Limit and certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Annual Repayment Limit for debt and financial obligations, as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario, and would not cause the City to exceed the updated Limit, and therefore, Ontario Municipal Board approval was not required prior to City Council's authorization; g) 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 give effect thereto. Resolution # 88/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2007-06, dated April 10, 2007, be adopted save and except Items 3 and 4. CARRIED 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 17-07 Tender T -3-2007 - Tender for Old Brock Road, Claremont Road Reconstruction A brief question and answer period ensued. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM COUNCIL DECISION Resolution # 89/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report OES 17 -07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, regarding the Old Brock Road, Claremont Road Reconstruction be received; 2. That Tender T-3-2007 submitted by Wyndale Paving Company Limited for Old Brock Road, Claremont Road Reconstruction at a cost of $368,016.10 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $ 548,746 (GST included) including the tender amount, and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $517,685 be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a) the sum of $275,000 to be funded from the "Move Ontario" Reserve; b) the sum of $242,000 to be financed by the issue of debentures through the Regional Municipality of Durham, over a period not exceeding 10 years, at a rate to be determined; c) the balance amount of $685 to be funded from the 2007 Current Budget; d) the annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $32,900 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2008, continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid, and any financing cost to be paid out of the Current Budget; e) the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has updated the City's 2007 Annual Repayment Limit and certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Annual Repayment Limit for debt and financial obligations, as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario, and would not cause the City to exceed the updated Limit, and therefore, Ontario Municipal Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM Board approval was not required prior to City Council's authorization; f) 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 give effect thereto. CARRIED 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 17-07 New BinQo Revenue Model A detailed question and answer period ensued. COUNCIL DECISION Resolution # 90/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report CS 17-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the draft by-law included as Attachment 1 to provide for the licensing of Bingos, Raffles and Other Lottery Schemes be enacted; and, 3. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motions) Resolution # 91/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the main motion be amended by adding the following as part 3 and re- lettering part 3 to part 4; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM 3. That the licensing fee with respect to Bingos, Raffles and other Lottery Schemes be reviewed on an annual basis; and, CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y ON A RECORDED VOTE Resolution # 92/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the main motion be amended to read as follows: 2. That the draft by-law included as Attachment 1 to provide for the licensing of Bingos, Raffles and Other Lottery Schemes be amended to reflect that Bingo Lottery Licences and Media Bingo Licences have a licensing fee of $41.25 per event. MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan The main motion of Councillor McLean and Councillor Johnson was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. (VIII) NOTICES OF MOTION 1. ELECTION SIGNAGE Resolution # 93/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Littley WHEREAS the environment and landfill sites have become critical local and national issue; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM WHEREAS thousands of non-renewable plastic signs are used on public boulevards in every federal, provincial and municipal election and that this constitutes an enormous waste and high cost to candidates and to municipalities; WHEREAS the City of Pickering receives many complaints about public boulevard signs dangerously close to sightlines for traffic and generally appearing unattractive; WHEREAS the number of lawn signs on public boulevards has expanded dramatically in the last several elections and many residents complain that it is overdone and getting out of hand; WHEREAS candidates may earn sign locations on the front lawns of residents and communicate to residents in direct, person-to-person ways; WHEREAS there will likely be a federal and provincial election in 2007, subjecting the municipality to ten weeks with signs on public boulevards if no action is taken; WHEREAS many municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area, including the City of Toronto, City of Kitchener, City of Hamilton and City of Burlington have successfully implemented bans on lawn signs on public boulevards and on public property; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby establishes a ban effective immediately on all campaign elections signs being located on public boulevards, or publically owned property within the City of Pickering, in the spirit of furthering Pickering initiatives on sustainability; THAT the fines for each violation be set in accordance with the average from other municipalities in Ontario with similar bans; and THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to implement a similar ban for Regional boulevards in Pickering and that the Region be further requested to consider a region wide ban. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOllOWS Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 2. TRANSPORT CANADA - FEDERAL AIRPORT LANDS DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW OF THE GTA'S MASTER PLAN FOR PICKERING Resolution # 94/07 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering passed Resolution #212/98, Resolution #172/04 on December 20, 2004, #207/05 on November 21, 2005 and Resolution #84/06 on June 19, 2006, with respect to supporting a public and independent due diligence review of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's Master Plan for the Federal Lands in Pickering including a request to provide intervener funding; and WHEREAS the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, (IPCC), estimates that the high altitude emissions from aircraft could have a warming impact of two - four times their carbon dioxide emissions alone; and WHEREAS the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicates 'there would not appear to be any practical alternatives to kerosene-based fuels for commercial aircraft for the next several decades'; and WHEREAS because of growing concerns about global warming and the impact of air travel on it, governments will need to begin taking action to regulate aircraft emissions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Pickering reconfirm its support for Resolution 212/98, Resolution #172/04 on December 20, 2004, #207/05 on November 21, 2005 and Resolution #84/06 on June 19,2006; in addition, the City urges the Federal, Provincial and Regional Governments to support the following; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM 1 ) THAT the Federal Minister of Transport be urged to proceed to conduct a review of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's Master Plan for the Pickering lands and the need for an airport at Pickering and proceed with the review in an open, public and transparent process; and 2) FURTHER THAT Transport Canada and Environment Canada be requested to include a study that considers how the following economic and environmental factors would effect the future of air transportation and the needs analysis of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's Master Plan demand forecast to 2032 and the business case for Pickering: a) rising fuel prices & peak oil; and b) the impact additional emissions would have on air quality as well as contribute to climate change; and c) the economic impact that future government action to control emissions may have; and 3) FURTHER THAT the Federal Government remain committed to protecting the Federal Pickering Lands; and 4) FURTHER THAT this resolution is supportive of the Corporation of the City of Pickering's Partners for Climate Protection Program and Sustainable Pickering initiatives. 5) FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada; the Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; the Premier of Ontario; the Ontario Minister of Transportation; the Federal and Provincial Opposition Parties; GTA MPS and MPPs; the Greater Toronto Airport Authority; and the GTA Area Regional and Local Municipalities. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOllOWS YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor Mclean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Councillor Dickerson Mayor Ryan Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM 3. CN TRAIN Resolution # 95/07 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean WHEREAS the recent derailment of the cargo train on the Canadian National Railway (CN) line in the City of Pickering has brought forth the realization that the speeds and restrictions of such trains traveling in our City must be updated to reflect the changes of our community; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering is no longer a rural area with little to no residential dwellings, in fact over the last number of years our population has increased significantly; and WHEREAS there are a number of homes directly adjacent to the CN tracks which run throughout the City, whose owners claim to have been experiencing a number of problems including damage to their homes from the vibrations of the trains speeding through; and WHEREAS reducing the speeds of CN trains in the City of Pickering to reflect our urban composition will reduce the vibrations along the tracks thus reducing potential for damage to residences and buildings adjacent to CN tracks; and a copy of this be sent to CPR, and WHEREAS the City of Pickering views the safety of our residents to be of the utmost importance, therefore reducing the speed of trains travelling through our City will help to reduce vibration impacts and prevent future derailments and the potential for tragedy; and NOW THEREFORE The City of Pickering resolves to CN to recognize the City of Pickering as an "Urban" location thus determining a more appropriate speed of which their trains will maintain while travelling through our urban neighbourhoods. Additionally, the City of Pickering requests to CN to update their travel schedules to take into account our residential urban locations and thus eliminate the use of whistles; and FURTHER, that the Canadian Pacific Railway be sent a copy of this resolution for their information at this time. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y ON A RECORDED VOTE 4. COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE Resolution # 96/07 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean WHEREAS it is becoming increasingly clear that there are still many inconsiderate drivers who believe that when they speed their actions do not have an impact on the community; and WHEREAS the act of speeding is the leading cause of most accidents and often lead to injury or loss of life; and WHEREAS speeding in school zones puts societies most vulnerable at risk and causes great concerns with parents and school employees; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering views the safety of our residents and children to be of the utmost importance; and WHEREAS increased fines and demerit point penalties is a proven deterrent and leads drivers to recognize the dangers of their actions in designated "Community Safety Zones"; and NOW THEREFORE The City of Pickering resolves that a by-law be prepared to declare a "Community Safety Zone" on any arterial roads where a school is located in the City of Pickering; and THAT The City of Pickering request the Durham Regional Police Service to provide increased surveillance/enforcement in these zones through increased police presence during school hours; and THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Region of Durham. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM (IX) BY-LAWS 6752/07 6753/07 6754/07 6755/07 Being a By-law to dedicate Block 31, Plan 40M-2086, Pickering as public highway. Being a by-law to limit the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990. c.H.8, as amended. Being a by-law to provide for the Appointment of Lottery Licensing Officer and to provide for the Licensing of Bingos, Raffles and Other Lottery Schemes. Being a by-law to appoint an Animal Services Officer as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the Purpose of Enforcing the by-laws of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6752/07 through 6755/07 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 (X) OTHER BUSINESS 1. The Chief Administrative Officer was provided direction on the following: a) Councillor McLean requested that staff look into TREX specification during the boardwalk repairs. b) Councillor McLean requested information on the lighting for the Storrington/Bronte Bridge. c) Councillor O'Connell requested information regarding requests made by Pickering residents to use pesticides on portions of grassed areas within the City. d) Councillor Johnson gave notice of his intent to bring forth a Notice of Motion with respect to City staff initiating the process for the hiring of a consultant to prepare detailed neighbourhood plans for Seaton. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 PM (XI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6756/07 Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Johnson, 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 April 16,2007. CARRIED (XII) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm. DATED this 16th day of April, 2007 I DEBIA.BENTLEY CITY CLERK 20