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Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda
Monday, December 10,2007
7:30 pm
Council Cham bers
Chair: Councillor Dickerson
7:15 PM Main Committee Room
(I) CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
PAGES
1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 44-07
Financial/Partnership Land Acquisition
-with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
-Estate of Edwin Stanlev Nice
Under Separate Cover
2. Verbal Update from the Chief Administrative Officer with
Respect to a Personnel Matter
7:30 PM
(II) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 04-07
Bill 130, The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006
Policy Development - Mandatory Provisions
1-71
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report CAO 04-07, of the Chief Administrative Officer be received;
2. That the Accountability and Transparency Policy ADM 170, included as
Attachment #1 to this report be approved;
3. That the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy ADM 180, included as
Attachment #2 to this report be approved;
4. That the Notice Policy ADM 100, as revised and included as Attachment #3
to this report be approved and By-law 6166/03 be repealed in its entirety;
5. That Hiring Policy HUR 040, as outlined in Attachment #4 to this report be
approved;
6. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
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2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Rl9port OES 43-07
-Pickerinq Men's Slow Pitch Leaque and the City of Pickering
72-75
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report OES 43-07 of the Director Operations & Emergency Services be
received;
2. That Council approve entering into the Me~morandum of Understanding
regarding donations from the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League;
3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding; and
4. That the appropriate City staff be authorized to give effect thereto.
3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Rl3port OES 45-07
-Pickering Soccer Club
-Proposed Sponsorship Options to Raise Funds to Upgrade
an Existinq Soccer Pitch with Artificial Turf
76-86
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report OES 45-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the Pickering Soccer Club proposed sponsorship options be
received;
2. That Council endorse the Pickering Soccer Club sponsorship options to raise
funds to upgrade an existing soccer pitch at Kinsmen Park with artificial turf;
and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
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7:30 pm
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4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 57-07
Development Charges - Reduction in Rates due to the
Transit Component
87-90
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report CS 57-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That effective January 1, 2008 the Residential Development Charges be
revised and reduced by the amount related to the transit component;
3. That the Non-Residential Development Charges remain unchanged at the
rate set for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 3008; and
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 58-07
Establishment of the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League
Reserve Fund
91-93
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report CS 58-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That Council approve the establishment of the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch
League Reserve Fund; and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 59-07
2008 Interim Spendinq Authoritv
94-96
RECOMMENDA TION
1. That Report CS 59-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
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2. That the 2008 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50% of the
prior years' budget including adjustments as contained in Attachment 1,
pending approval of the formal 2008 Current Budgets by Council; and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
7. Director, Corporate SeNices & Treasurer, Report CS 60-07
2008 Temporary Borrowinq By-law
97 -101
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report CS 60-07 of the Director, Corporate SeNices & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the temporary borrowing limit to meet 2008 current expenditures
pending receipt of taxes and other revenues be established at $29,700,000
for the period January 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008 inclusive, and
$14,800,000 thereafter until December 31,2008;
3. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2008 be
established at $19,000.000;
4. That the attached draft By-law providing for the temporary borrowing of
monies, be enacted; and,
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
8. Director, Corporate SeNices & Treasurer, Report CS 61-07
2008 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Intalment Due Dates
102-107
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report CS 61-07 of the Director, Corporate SeNices & Treasurer be
received;
2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2008 for all of the realty property classes;
3. That the interim levy tax instalment due dates be February 28 and April 28,
2008;
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4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any
changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due
dates, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed;
5. That the attached draft by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be
enacted; and
6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 62-07
Revision to Select User Fees due to GST Reduction
1 08-111
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report CS 62-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That Council approve the changes to the General Municipal Fees as outlined
in Attachment 1 ; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
10. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 63-07
Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adiustment to Taxes
112-115
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Report CS 63-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the
Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
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Agenda
Monday, December 10,2007
7:30 pm
Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Dickerson
(III) OTHER BUSINESS
(IV) ADJOURNMENT
CiUI 01
REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CAO 04-07
Date: December 10, 2007
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From:
Thomas J. Quinn
Chief Administrative Officer
Subject:
Bill 130, The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006
Policy Development - Mandatory Provisions
Recommendation:
1. That Report CAO 04-07, of the Chief Administrative Officer be received;
2. That the Accountability and Transparency Policy ADM 170, included as
Attachment #1 to this report be approved;
3. That the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy ADM 180, included as
Attachment #2 to this report be approved;
4. That the Notice Policy ADM 100, as revised and included as Attachment #3 to
this report be approved and By-law 6166/03 be repealed in its entirety;
5. That Hiring Policy HUR 040, as outlined in Attachment #4 to this report be
approved;
6. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: Bill 130, the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006
was proclaimed on January 1, 2007. Bill 130 amends The Municipal Act, 2001, by
providing local governments with expanded powers/authority and increased legislative
freedom while requiring enhanced transparency and accountability. The Act now
requires a municipality to adopt and maintain six specific policies.
Financial Implications: There are no financial implications.
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Sustainability Implications: Municipal governments are now required to be
accountable and transparent, including to ensure that administrative policies, practices
and procedures and controllership policies, practices and procedures are in place to
implement the decisions of Council.
Background:
Section 270 of the revised Municipal Act, 2001 requires each Council to adopt and
maintain policies with respect to the following matters:
1. The sale and disposition of land;
2. Hiring of employees;
3. Procurement of goods and services;
4 Notice to the public, including the form, manner and times notice shall be given;
5. Accountability and Transparency; and
6. Delegation of powers and duties.
The first four items are not new, as each municipality has been required to enact by-
laws on each of these aspects with the introduction of the Municipal Act, 2001. The
latter two policies, accountability and transparency and delegation of powers and duties
are new requirements of Council. In addition, the intent of the revisions to the Act
appears to place an ongoing obligation on Council to review the policies. It is
suggested that once per term of office the policies be reviewed to determine whether or
not they continue to meet the needs of Council and the community. It should further be
noted that templates for the two new policies were developed by the Municipal Law
Association and provided to members of the Association of Municipal Clerks and
Treasurers for review and use in developing the new policies.
Accountabilitv and Transparencv Policv. ADM 170
The new provisions introduced in Bill 130 reflect a growing public concern for ensuring
accountability and transparency in municipal administration, in large part from the
Bellamy inquiry. Municipal councils are required to have an Accountability and
Transparency policy in place by January 1, 2008. The Act requires that all
municipalities must adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the manner in which the
municipality will try to ensure that it is accountable to the public for its actions, and the
manner in which the municipality will try to ensure that its actions are transparent to the
public. The purpose of the policy is to provide guidance for the delivery of the
municipality's activities and services in accordance with the principles outlined within
the policy. The policy as presented in Attachment 1 to this report complies with the
legislative requirements of the Act and it should be noted that the policy was updated to
reflect a continuing commitment for conducting business in an open transparent
environment.
To ensure that Council is updated with respect to this policy, a further report will be
prepared early in 2008, which will outline initiatives, activities and practices that hold the
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City accountable and transparent to the public and therefore in compliance with the
legislation and to the policy.
Deleqation of Powers and Duties. Policy ADM 180
Municipalities now have expanded authority to delegate corporate powers pursuant to
the 'natural person power' and the authority to empower local boards, committees and
individuals to deal with particular issues. This delegation may occur for several
reasons, such as improved efficiency. Although a municipality may delegate any of its
powers and duties, whether they are administrative, corporate, legislative or quasi-
judicial, this authority is subject to certain restrictions. For instance, while legislative or
quasi-judicial powers may be delegated to a member of Councilor a Council
committee, only those matters of a minor nature may be delegated to an officer,
employee or agent of the municipality. In addition, certain core functions of Council
may not be delegated, such as the passage of a zoning by-law or adoption of the
budget. The Act now requires that all municipalities adopt and maintain a policy with
respect to delegation of powers and duties of Council. The policy included as
Attachment #2 to this report outlines which Council should consider before any
delegation of some of its powers and duties and the requirements, conditions and
restrictions for Council to authorize any delegation. The purpose of the policy is to set
out the scope of the powers and duties which Council may delegate its legislative and
administrative authority and to establish principles governing such delegation. The
policy as presented complies with the legislative requirements of the Act.
Staff are currently conducting a detailed review of the existing delegation of powers,
duties and functions that are existing and assigned to staff at present, along with any
expanded powers that they wish to pursue in relation to business efficiency. It should
be noted that all delegated functions to staff are to be enforced through the provision of
a by-law and therefore, a by-law will be presented early in 2008 in this regard.
Notice Policy. ADM 100
In order for the City to be accountable and transparent, it must notify citizens of what is
taking place. As a result, the Municipal Act requires that all municipalities must adopt
and maintain policies that describe the circumstances in which the municipality shall
provide notice to the public and if notice is to be provided, the form, manner and times
notice shall be given. The City had an existing notice policy and when that policy was
developed, the Municipal Act was becoming less prescriptive and there was a need to
identify how notice was to be given. With the recent changes to the Municipal Act
through Bill 130. all prescriptive notice provisions have been removed on the basis that
municipalities would be required to have notice policies.
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has stated that for a municipal
government to be transparent and accountable, it must hold and conduct municipal
business in public wherever possible. In order to meet the intent of the Municipal Act,
the new policy will provide minimum notice periods that identifies circumstances of
when notice will be provided using established formats and methods that provide
consistent, accessible and timely information. Staff were mindful when researching and
revising the existing policy that the public should be given as much time as possible to
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make submissions if necessary. The policy was also amended taking into account that
meetings are to be closed to the public only under narrowly prescribed instances
outlined in the Municipal Act. The Act as amended also requires public notice for all
meetings regardless of whether it is open or closed; and there must be a record for all
meetings held. These requirements are also applicable to the new education and
training provisions contained in the legislation. These changes have been captured
within the City's Procedural by-law, along with the revised Notice Policy. The revised
policy has been included as Attachment #3 to this report and an Analysis of Bill 130
Impacts on Notice Related Provisions of the Municipal Act has been included as
Attachment #5 to this report.
Hirinq Policy, HUR 040
The City of Pickering currently has a policy in place, which was required as part of the
2003 changes to the Municipal Act. The Hiring Policy ADM 040, which has been in
place since April 12, 1999 requires formal Council approval and adoption in order to be
in compliance with the legislative provisions of the Municipal Act, therefore it is
considered a housekeeping matter to adopt the policy at this time. A copy of the policy
has been included as Attachment #4 to this report.
Summary
The Municipal Act is the legislative framework that creates municipalities and it is the
foundation for our governance structure and the way we do business. As we all know,
keeping the public informed is a critical step in a healthy local democracy. In
maintaining existing policies and developing the two new policies of accountability and
transparency and delegation of powers, there was a strong attempt by staff to look at
the broader municipal framework. This is based on the premise that all municipal
decision making should be accountable and transparent as the policies required by the
legislation are in fact the activities that hold the municipality accountable and
transparent to those we serve.
Prepared By:
Approved/Endorsed By:
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Attachments
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1. Accountability and Transparency Policy ADM 170
2. Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy ADM 180
3. Notice Policy ADM 100
4. Hiring Policy ADM 040
5. Analysis of Bill 130 Impacts on Notice Related Provisions of the Municipal Act
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering Ci~Council
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CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 170
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY POLICY
POLICY STATEMENT:
The Council of the City of Pickering acknowledges that it is responsible to provide good
government for its stakeholders in an accountable and transparent manner by:
. Openness and fairness when transacting City business;
. Encouraging public access and participation to ensure that decision making is
responsive to the needs of its constituents and receptive to their opinions;
. Efficient and effective financial management;
. An open, responsive meeting process that ensures citizens have access to and
awareness of the Council/Committee business being discussed;
. Delivering high quality services to our citizens; and
. Promoting the efficient use of public resources.
Accountability, transparency and openness are standards of good government that
enhance public trust. They are achieved through the municipality adopting measures
ensuring, to the best of its ability, that all activities and services are undertaken utilizing a
process that is open and accessible to its stakeholders. In addition, wherever possible, the
municipality will engage its stakeholders throughout its decision making process which will
be open, visible and transparent to the public.
POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The Municipal Act, 2001 (the Act) requires that all municipalities adopt and maintain a
policy with respect to the manner in which the municipality will try to ensure that it is
accountable to the public for its actions, and the manner in which the municipality will try to
ensure that its actions are transparent to the public. The purpose of this policy is to provide
guidance for the delivery of the municipality's activities and services in accordance with the
principles as outlined herein. This policy has been developed in accordance with the Act to
comply with section 270.
CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 170
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY POLICY
GENERAL:
01 Definitions:
01.01 Accountability - The principle that the municipality will be responsible
to its stakeholders for decisions made and policies implemented, as
well as its actions or inactions.
01.02 Transparency - The principle that the municipality actively encourages
and fosters stakeholder participation and openness in its decision
making processes. Additionally, transparency means that the
municipality's decision making process is open and clear to the public.
02 Responsibilities:
02.01 Council to:
a) Approve the Accountability and Transparency Policy.
b) Approve Amendments to the Accountability and Transparency Policy.
c) Support the Accountability and Transparency Policy.
02.02 Chief Administrative Officer to:
a) Support the Accountability and Transparency Policy.
02.03 Department Heads to:
a) Support the Accountability and Transparency Policy.
02.04 City Clerk to:
a) Support the Accountability and Transparency Policy.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 170
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY POLICY
b) Recommend and prepare any necessary amendments to the Policy.
c) Be responsible for collecting concerns or complaints relating to this
Policy.
03 Policv Requirements:
The principles of accountability and transparency shall apply equally to the political
process and decision making and to the administrative management of the
municipality.
03.01 The municipality will be open, accountable and transparent to its
stakeholders in its financial dealings as required under the Act. Some
examples of how the municipality provides such accountability and
transparency are as follows:
a) Internal Audit
b) External Audit
c) Purchasing Policy
d) Financial Control Policy
e) Acquisition and Disposal of Land Policy
D Budgetprocess
g) Execution of Documents By-law
h) Employee Code of Conduct
i) Performance Review and Evaluation Policy
j) Occupational Health & Safety Policy
03.02 Public Participation and Information Sharinq:
The municipality ensures that it is open and accountable to its
stakeholders through implementing processes outlining how, when and
under what rules meetings will take place. The municipality's meetings
will be open to the public when and as required under the Act, and
members of the public will have an opportunity to make delegations or
comments in writing on specific items at these meetings. In addition,
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 170
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY POLICY
the municipality has adopted policies which ensure that participation by
the public can be meaningful and effective, through timely disclosure of
information by various means including print media, websites, etc.
03.03 Complaint Process:
The City Clerk shall be responsible for collecting concerns or
complaints related to this policy.
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CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised: 180
Category:
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES POLICY
POLICY STATEMENT:
The Council of the Municipality, as a duly elected municipal government is directly
accountable to its constituents for its legislative decision making, policies, and
administrative functions. Council's decisions are generally expressed by by-law or
resolution of Council carried by a majority vote. The efficient management of the municipal
corporation and the need to respond to issues in a timely fashion require Council to entrust
certain powers and duties to committees and staff while concurrently maintaining
accountability, which can be effectively accomplished though the delegation of legislative
and administrative functions. Council authority will be delegated within the context set out in
the Act and will respect the applicable restrictions outlined in the Act.
POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The Municipal Act, 2001 (the Act) requires that all municipalities adopt and maintain a
policy with respect to the delegation of Council's legislative and administrative authority.
The purpose of this policy is to set out the scope of the powers and duties which Council
may delegate its legislative and administrative authority and to establish principles
governing such delegation. This policy has been developed in accordance with the Act in
order to comply with its other application sections, including section 270. This policy applies
to all committees of Council, departments and staff.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 180
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES POLICY
GENERAL:
01 Definitions:
01.01 Leqislative Powers - Includes all matters where council acts in a
legislative or quasi-judicial function, including enacting by-laws, setting
policies, and exercising decision making authority.
01.02 Administrative Powers - Includes all matters required for the
management of the corporation which do not involve discretionary
decision making.
02 Responsibilities:
02.01 Council to:
a) Approve the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy.
b) Approve Amendments to the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy.
c) Support the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy.
02.02 Chief Administrative Officer to:
a) Support the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy.
02.03 Department Heads to:
a) Support the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy.
02.04 City Clerk to:
a) Support the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy.
b) Recommend and prepare any necessary amendments to the Policy.
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Ap'proval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 180
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES POLICY
c) Be responsible for collecting concerns or complaints relating to this
Policy.
03 Policy Requirements:
03.01 All delegations of Council powers, duties of functions shall be affected
by by-law.
03.02 Unless a power, duty or function of Council has been expressly
delegated by by-law, all of the powers, duties and functions of Council
remain with Council.
03.03 A delegation of a power, duty or function under any by-law to any
member of staff includes a delegation to a person who is appointed by
the Chief Administrative Officer or selected from time to time by the
delegate to act in the capacity of the delegate in the delegate's
absence.
03.04 Subject to section 3, a person to whom a power, duty or function has
been delegated by by-law has no authority to further delegate to
another person any power, duty or function that has been delegated,
unless such sub-delegation is expressly permitted.
03.05 Legislative matters may be delegated by Council where they are minor
in nature or where Council has explicitly provided for the terms and
conditions under which the powers shall be exercised, and must take
into account the limitations set out in the Act.
03.06 Administrative matters may be generally delegated to staff subject to
the conditions set out in the delegation and in this policy, and must take
into account the limitations set out in the Act.
03.07 In exercising any delegated power, the delegate shall ensure the
following;
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Chief Administrative Officer December 2007 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 180
Related Procedures:
Policy Title: DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES POLICY
a) Any expenditure related to the matter shall have been provided for
in the current year's budget (or authorized by the purchasing by-law
and financial control policies).
b) The scope of the delegated authority shall not be exceeded by the
delegate.
c) Where required by the specific delegated authority, reports shall be
submitted to Council advising of the exercise of a delegated power
and confirming compliance with the delegated authority and this
policy.
d) All policies regarding insurance and risk management shall be
complied with.
e) Delegates shall ensure the consistent and equitable application of
council policies and guidelines.
f) Any undertaking or contract with a third party shall be subject to the
approval of legal services.
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CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
Julv 28, 2003 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Resolution #113/03 December 2007 Category: 100
By-law 6166/03
Policy Title: NOTICE POLICY
POLICY STATEMENT:
In recognition of the emphasis placed on accountability and transparency measures within the
Municipal Act, the City of Pickering believes citizens should be made aware of the business of
the municipality. In order to make citizens aware, the City will provide notice based on the
development of a class system that identifies the circumstances of when notice will be
provided, including establishment of notice formats and methods and development of minimum
notice provisions.
POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this Policy is to:
1. Ensure transparent government services which promote public input.
2. Ensure citizens are aware of what, when and where the business of the municipality is
being discussed.
3. Provide accurate and timely notice to the required audience.
4. Ensure notification process is consistent.
5. Ensure all notices published by the City are issued in an effective and relevant medium.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
July 28, 2003 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Resolution #113/03 December 2007 Category: 100
By-law 6166/03
Policy Title: NOTICE POLICY
GENERAL:
01 Definitions:
01.01 EmerQency - means an unexpected matter that may arise which is
considered to be of an urgent or time sensitive nature or which could
affect the health or well-being of the residents and may prevent the City
from providing the standard public notice. Emergency does not mean an
emergency as defined in and governed by the Emergency Management
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.9, as amended.
01.02 Newspaper - means a printed publication in sheet form, intended for
general circulation, published regularly at intervals of not longer than a
week, consisting in great part of news of current events of general interest
and sold to the public and to regular subscribers.
01.03 Notice - means a written, printed, published, or posted notification or
announcement.
01.04 Published - published in a daily or weekly newspaper that, in the opinion
of the Clerk of the City of Pickering, has such circulation within the City as
to provide reasonable notice to those affected thereby, and "publication"
has a corresponding meaning.
01.05 Website - City of Pickering corporate website. cityofpickering.com,
"Public Notices" section as indicated in the section that provides links to
public notification on the homepage.
02 Responsibilities:
02.01 Council to:
(a) Approve the Notice Policy.
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July 28, 2003 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Resolution #113/03 December 2007 Category: 100
By-law 6166/03
Policy Title: NOTICE POLICY
(b) Approve amendments to the Notice Policy.
(c) Support the Notice Policy.
02.02 Chief Administrative Officer to:
(a) Support the Notice Policy.
(b) Declare, in consultation with the Mayor, when emergency
provisions may be invoked.
02.03 Department / Division Head:
(a) Support the Notice Policy.
(b) Ensure staff prepare notices within the designated time.
02.04 Supervisor, Marketinq Research & Communications to:
(a) Support the Notice Policy.
(b) Act as City representative with the newspaper.
(c) Coordinate notices to be published in the newspapers.
(d) Follow-up on any misprints.
02.05 Website Coordinator:
(a) Support the Notice Policy.
(b) Add, maintain and remove notices from the website as requested
by departments responsible for giving notice.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
July 28, 2003 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Resolution #113/03 December 2007 Category: 100
By-law 6166/03
Policy Title: NOTICE POLICY
(c) Maintain a record of notices published on the website.
02.06 City Clerk to:
a) Support the Notice Policy.
b) Recommend and prepare any necessary amendments to the Policy.
c) Be responsible for collecting concerns or complaints relating to this
Policy.
03 Notice Method and Timinq:
03.01 The Municipal Act, S.D. 2001 requires the City to give notice respecting
several matters. The means of giving notice may be set by Municipal
Policy, may be set out in the Act that requires the notice to be given, or
may be prescribed by Minister's Regulation.
03.02 The standard mediums for issuing a notice may include one or more of the
following:
a) Letters - for notice to individuals, interested parties, the upper tier
municipality or other level of government. Depending on the notice or
statutory requirement, letters may be hand delivered, or sent via first-
class mail or registered mail, faxed or e-mailed.
b) Newspaper - public notices, notice of intent to pass by-law, notice of
public meeting, property tax installment notices, notice of public sale.
c) Posting - public notices posted on site.
d) Website - public notices, notice of intent to pass by-law, notice of
public meeting, property tax installment notices, notice of public sale.
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Approval:
Reference:
Resolution #113/03
By-law 6166/03
Policy Title:
03.03
03.04
03.05
03.06
CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
Date Originated:
Jul 28, 2003
Date Revised:
December 2007
Polic Number:
Classification:
ADM
100
Category:
NOTICE POLICY
Unless otherwise stated in Attachment I, "reasonable notice", shall be
deemed that the City shall give not less than five days or more than thirty
days notice.
Attachment I is a chart detailing the Minimum Notice Requirements which
shall be provided by the City.
Where a notice is issued using more than one medium, every attempt
shall be made to issue notices at the same time.
In the event that the server fails and the website notices are interrupted,
every attempt shall be made to reinstate the service. Notices, which were
issued also by way of an additional medium, shall be deemed not affected
by the server interruption. However, for notices which are solely issued
via the website, if there is an interruption in service, staff shall take
reasonable steps to attempt to ensure that the minimum notice
requirement as stated in 03.03 of this Policy is upheld.
04 Notice Content:
04.01 Where notice is required to be given, the notice shall include the following
information, at a minimum:
05 General
a) Outline the authority and/or purpose for the notice.
b) Outline the subject matter of the notice.
c) Set out the applicable notice requirements (i.e. Date, time, location of
meeting)
d) If applicable, include a key map or other description of the lands
affected by the matter under consideration.
e) Provide how, where, and when comments / objections can be made.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
July 28, 2003 Classification: ADM
Reference: Date Revised:
Resolution #113/03 December 2007 Category: 100
By-law 6166/03
Policy Title: NOTICE POLICY
05.01 Nothing in this policy shall prevent the Clerk from using more
comprehensive methods of notice or providing for a longer notice period.
06 Emergency Provision
06.01 If a matter arises, which in the opinion of the Chief Administrative Officer,
in consultation with the Mayor, is considered to be an emergency (as
defined in this Policy), the Clerk shall make his/her best efforts to provide
as much prior notice as is reasonable under the circumstances.
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ADM 100
Minimum Notice Requirements
Appendix I
r Municipal Act, 2001 Description Requirement "-- -Notice Type I Period I Frequency
I Part Section
110(8) Tax Exemption by-law Upon the passing of a by-law under - Written notice to parties identified
subsection (6), the clerk of the municipality - City Website - "Public Notices"
shall give written notice of the contents of
the by-law to:
a) the assessment corporation
b) the Clerk of any other municipality
that would but for the by-law, have
had authority to levy rates on the
assessment for the land exempted
by the by-law, and
c) the secretary of any school board if
the area of jurisdiction of the board
includes the land exempted by the
by-law
144(5)(c) Power of Entry - Order repair A notice stating that if the work is not done - Notice to owner either personally
in compliance with the order within the or by prepaid registered mail to
period it specifies, the municipality may the last known address of the
have the work done at the expense of the owner.
owner. - Timing of notice to be in
accordance with the order given.
Before the municipality enters on land to do
the work, the order shall be served on the
owner of land personally or by prepaid
registered mail to the last known address of
the owner of the land.
If the municipality is unable to effect service
on the owner under subsection (8), it may
place a placard containing the terms of the
order in a conspicuous place on the land
and may enter on the land for this purpose.
210,211 Business Improvement Area All requirements to give notice and hold public
meeting remain
N
C)
Municipal Act, 2001 Description Requirement Notice Type I Period I Frequency
Part Section
222 Establish wards No longer a requirement to give notice prior to
passage of by-law establishing wards.
No longer a requirement for a public meeting
prior to passage of by-law establishing wards.
I (Notice of passage of by-law still required after
passage of by-law, and appeal process still in
place)
295 Publication of Financial Notice that information is available - Published in the newspaper within
Statement 60 days of receipt of the audited
financial statements.
- City Website - "Public Notices"
and "Finance Tax"
-
IX 331(2) Taxes on eligible property When eligible properties as defined in - Within 60 days after the date the
(Industrial & Commercial) 331 (20) are added to the roll (ie. Properties list of comparable properties is
with additional assessments; properties that received by the municipalities the
cease to be exempt; properties that are City shall mail (via first-class mail)
added to the roll be severance; or to the owner of each eligible
properties for which there is a change in property the list of the comparable
classification) properties and the determination
made.
343 Notice of Tax Bill Municipal treasurer still required to send a - At least 21 days before any taxes
tax bill to every taxpayer shown on the tax bill are due
X 348 Tax Status Notice to Tax Payer - By February 28lr in each year, a
Notice of Tax Arrears & related
late payment charges shall be
mailed (via first-class mail) to the
owner of each property in arrears.
351 Seizure of Assets for unpaid Notice of Public Auction and Notice of taxes - Published at least once in the
taxes due newsoaper when necessary.
ADM 100
Minimum Notice Requirements
Appendix I
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Municipal Act, 2001 Description Requirement Notice Type I Period I Frequency
Part Section
356 Dividing land for sale Notice of decision - On or before September 30 of the
year following the year in which
the application is made, council
shall hold a public meeting.
- At least 14 days prior to the
meeting, the City shall mail (via
first-class mail) to the applicant a
notice of the date. The notice
shall be copied to the Assessment
Corporation and the Assessment
Review Board.
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357 Cancellation, reduction, refund On or before September 30 of the year - Applicants shall be notified of the
of taxes - Notice Requirement following the year in which the application is meeting by mail sent at least 14
made, council shall hold a meeting at which days before the meeting. Within
all applicants may make representations to 14 days of decision, council shall
council notify the applicants of the
decision and specify the last day
for aooealina.
358(10) Cancel, reduce or refund taxes Notice to applicant - With respect to applications filed
under Section 358, within 14 days
after making its decision, Council
shall notify the applicant of the
decision via first-class mail.
359(3), (4) I ncrease taxes Notice to Treasurer and affected person of - With respect to applications filed
meeting under Section 359, within 14 days
after making its decision, Council
shall notify the person (via first-
class mail) in respect of whom the
application is made of the decision
and specify the last day for
appealing the decision.
ADM 100
Minimum Notice Requirements
Appendix I
N
N
Municipal Act, 2001 Description Requirement Notice Type I Period I Frequency
Part Section
XI 374 Tax Arrears Certificate Notice of Registration as per Section 374(1) - Within 60 days after the
Registration, the Final Notice shall
be sent via registered mail to
those who are entitled to receive
the notice as per Section 374.
379(1) Tax Arrears - Final Notice As per section 374( 1 ) If the cancellation price remains
unpaid 280 days after the day the tax
arrears certificate is registered, within
30 days thereafter, the Final Notice
shall be issued stating that the land
will be advertised for public sale.
(unless the cancellation price is paid
before the end of the one-year period
following the date of the registration of
the tax arrears.
379(2) Public Sale Notice of public sale - Final Notice shall be published at
least once a week for four
successive weeks in the
newspaper.
- Final Notice shall be published at
least once in the The Ontario
Gazette.
380 (3) Application of Proceeds Notice to Public Guardian and Trustee of Within 60 days after making a
payment of proceeds payment to Court under Section 380
(2), the Treasurer shall send via first-
class mail, a copy of the statement to
the Public Guardian and Trustee and
to the persons to whom the Treasurer
sent Notice under Section 379(1).
ADM 100
Minimum Notice Requirements
Appendix I
r,.)
<..N
~- Description Requirement Notice Type I Period I Frequency
Municipal Act, 2001
Part Section
XII 400 Fees and Charges Notice of intent to pass by-law Notice shall be in compliance with
Regulation 244/02.
Notice Conditons for fire purposes)
- Hold at least one public meeting.
- Notice of public meeting to be
published at least once in the
newspaper, at least 21 days prior
to the public meeting.
- Written Notice of public meeting to
be sent via first-class mail giving
I 21 days notice to every person
I and organization that has, within
five years before the day of the
public meeting, given the Clerk a
written request for notice of the
passing of the by-law containing a
return address.
- City Website - "Public Notices"
- (See Regulation for notice details.)
Fees (re: all other fees)
- Written Notice of intention to pass
by-law to be sent via first-class
mail giving 21 days notice to every
I person and organization that has,
within five years before the
Council Meeting where the by-law
will be considered, given the Clerk
a written request for notice of the
passing of the by-law containing a
return address.
- City Website - "Public Notices"
ADM 100
Minimum Notice Requirements
Appendix I
i'~
~
Municipal Act, 2001 1 Description Requirement Notice Type I Period I Frequency
Part Section
XIV 431 Power of Entry Notice of Proposed entry - Notice to owner either personally
or by prepaid registered mail to
the last known address of the
owner
433 Closing of Premises - Public Notice to Attorney-General - 15-day written notice to the
Nuisance Attorney General to be sent via
reaistered mail.
440 Collection of Licensing fines Notice of unpaid fine - Notice to owner either personally
or by prepaid registered mail to
the last known address of the
owner.
I - Notice to be issued 21 days prior
I I to the final due date and the
Notice shall specify the amount of
the fine payable and final date.
ADM 100
Minimum Notice Requirements
Appendix I
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IATTRENTI.!L TO REPORT#SI/O~'01
CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
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Approval: .' / '
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Re e ence:J
Date Originated:
A ril 12, 1999
Date Revised:
'}anuarx.. 13, 2004
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Polic Number:
Classification:
HUR
Category:
040
Subject:
001
Policy Title:
HIRING POLICY
POLICY STATEMENT:
The Corporation of the City of Pickering will, by process of advertisement and competition,
seek to find the most suitably qualified candidates for vacant positions. The Corporation
will first provide its existing employees with the opportunity to compete for all vacant
positions. It is the intention of the Corporation that such candidates shall be attracted,
selected, appointed and placed in compliance with prevailing policies, procedures and
contractual obligations. This Policy is predicated on the principle that merit and the ability
to perform effectively in a position are the primary criteria which should be considered in
making job appointments. In making employment decisions, the Corporation will adhere to
the Ontario Human Rights Code. .
POLICY OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this Policy is to:
1. Establish fair and consistent employment practices.
2. Ensure that vacant positions are filled in a fair and consistent manner, recognizing the
bona fide requirements and characteristics of the position being filled.
3. Ensure compliance with governing legislation, policy and conditions specified by the
Corporation's collective agreement(s) with its unionized employee group{s).
4. Ensure that an adequate range of qualified applicants are attracted for all vacancies.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
GENERAL:
01 Definitions:-
01.01
01.02
01.03
01.04
01.05
01.06
Common-Law Spouse - An adult man or woman who cohabits with a
member of the same or opposite sex in a conjugal relationship outside
of marriage.
Direct Reportino Relationship - A reporting relationship where an
individual has the authority to directly control the activities or work
assignments of another employee (as in a supervisor/subordinate
relationship) .
Immediate Familv - A husband, wife, including common-law spouse,
children, including foster or step children, of an employee. .
Immediate Relative - The parents, brothers, sisters, including foster or
step, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law,
daughters-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren, or any other relative
living with an employee.
Nepotism - Employment preference or other favouritism shown to
immediate family or immediate relatives.
Non-Resident Emplovee - For the purpose of determining relocation
assistance under this POlicy, a non-resident employee is a new
employee who has - been appointed to a position with the City of
Pickering and who does not reside in the City of Pickering, the
surrounding area or within commuting distance of the City.
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CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
01 Definitions: (Continued)
01.07
01.08
01.09
01.10
01.11
Probationary Period - A set amount of time during which a new
employee appointed to a position must demonstrate the ability to
effectively discharge the full range of duties of the position and during
which the employer may assess the employee's competence and
suitability for the position.
Trial Period - A set amount of time during which an existing employee
appointed to a new position must demonstrate the ability to effectively
discharge the full range of duties of the position and during which the
employer may assess the employee's competence and suitability for
the position.
Criminal Reference Check - A check undertaken through the police
department on individuals to determine whether they have a record of
offences.
Children - From birth to 18 years of age.
Vulnerable Adults - An adult who, for a variety of reasons, may have
difficulty ensuring their own safety and protection. These reasons may
include, but are not limited to, the presence of a physical,
developmental or psychiatric disability or the presence of an emotional
dysfunction requiring treatment or support.
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CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
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L. '/
Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
02 Responsibilities:
02.01 Council to:
Actively support the Hiring Policy.
02.02 Chief Administrative Officer to:
(a) Actively support the Hiring Policy.
(b) Approve any amendments to this Policy.
(c) Approve the filling of all full-time vacancies.
(d) Participate in the selection of candidates for senior
administrative positions as appropriate.
(e) Authorize relocation assistance.
02.03 Department Head to:
(a) Actively support the Hiring Policy.
(b) Identify staffing requirements and work with the Human
Resources Division to provide staffing within their Department.
(c) Review duties and qualifications of vacant positions and
prepare up-to-date and accurate job descriptions.
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Approval: Date Originated: I Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
02.03 Department Head to: (Continued)
(d) Review and authorize all staffing actions initiated within their
jurisdiction.
(e) Ensure that all staffing actions within their department are
undertaken in accordance with the intent of this Policy
statement and the procedures set forth.
(f) Participate in the candidate selection process as appropriate.
02.04 Division Head/Supervisor to:
(a) Initiate Employment Requisitions (see Appendix 1) for staffing
within their area of responsibility.
(b) Develop job-related interview questions for review by the
Employment Services Coordinator prior to the interview.
(c) Participate in the candidate selection process.
(d) Complete required documentation after interviews are finalized.
(e) Arrange position orientation for new employee on employee's
first day on the job.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
02.05 Human Resources Division to:
(a) Prepare Internal Job Postings for job competitions.
(b) . Prepare and arrange for external job advertisements.
(c) Receive and record all job applications and respond to
enquiries.
(d) Develop. competition file to store all related documents and
correspondence.
(e) Review job applications in relation to selection criteria.
(f) Assist client department in the development of interview
questions.
(g) Arrange interviews and notify applicants to be interviewed.
(h) Coordinate and participate in the candidate selection process.
(i) Ensure that interviews and hiring decisions are undertaken in a
fair and consistent manner and in compliance with governing
legislation, policy and terms and conditions in collective
agreement(s).
G) Administer selection tests, and arrange for job-related medical
examinations.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
02.05 Human Resources Division to: (Continued)
(k) Obtain written authorization to conduct a reference check from
the applicant.
(I) Conduct a minimum of. three (3) employment
reference/credential checks prior to offer of employment.
(m) Make offer of employment to successful applicant.
(n) Provide verbal notification to unsuccessful candidates
interviewed that the vacancy has been filled and confirm by
letter.
(0) Arrange relocation assistance where appropriate.
(p) Provide new employee with benefit orientation and enrollment
on the first day of employment prior to commencement of
duties.
03 Procedures/General Provisions:
03.00 The DepartmenUDivision Head reviews the duties and qualifications of
the vacant position and prepares an up-to-date and accurate job
d escri ption.
03.01 An Employment Requisition is prepared by the Supervisor and
forwarded to Department Head and Chief Administrative Officer for
authorization.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12. 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Procedures/General Provisions: (Contin~ed)
03.02
03.03
03.04
03.05
03.06
03.07
The Department Head authorizes the Employment Requisition and
forwards to the Human Resources Division.
Human Resources reviews the Employment Requisition and forwards
to the Chief Administrative Officer for final authorization.
Upon receipt of approval from the Chief Administrative Officer, the
Human Resources Division prepares an internal job posting
summarizing typical duties. minimum entry qualifications. salary range
and other relevant information. Notices are distributed by the Human
Resources Division to predetermined locations throughout the
Corporation. Internal postings remain on appropriate bulletin boards
for five working days or for the period stipulated in the collective
agreement(s) where applicable. Internal applicants who have the
required qualifications will be interviewed and considered before
external applicants.
Applicants for vacant positions must submit a current resume detailing
their present qualifications with a covering letter to Human Resources
on or before the closing date of the posting.
Posting and filling of jobs falling within the scope of a collective
agreement will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of
the respective collective agreement.
All non-union job postings may be advertised internally and externally
at the same time in the interests of expediting the filling of a vacancy.
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CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Procedures/General Provisions: (Continued)
03.08
03.09
03.10
03.11
03.12
03.13
03.14
03.15
Applications from both internal and external candidates are received
and recorded by the Human Resources Division until the closing date
of the competition. Only in exceptional circumstances will applications
be accepted after the stated deadline.
Human Resources reviews applications received according to
standards identified in the job description. For union positions, Human
Resources will also verify the applicant's seniority date.
The number and names of applicants applying for a posted position
will remain confidential until the expiration of the posting period.
Testing of required knowledge. skills and abilities may form an integral
part of the screening process.
Applications of those candidates short-listed for a position are
forwarded to the hiring department for review and recommendation of
candidates to be interviewed.
The hiring department returns all applications to the Human Resources
Division identifying those candidates to be selected for an interview.
Human Resources reviews selections to ensure they are In
accordance with established hiring practices and procedures.
Human Resources. prepares interview packages comprising the
candidate's resume, interview questions, rating form, current job
description and other relev'ant information for each member of the
Interview Panel.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Procedures/General Provisions: (Continued)
03.16
03.17
03.18
03.19
03.20
03.21
Human Resources arranges location and time for interviews and
notifies selected candidates accordingly. Upon receipt of notification,
internal candidates selected for an interview will arrange for time off
with their immediate supervisor to attend the interview.
The Interview Panel will consist of at least two representatives, one
from the Human Resources Division and the other from the hiring
department, usually the immediate supervisor.
The Interview Panel recommends a suitable candidate to the
department head.
Upon receipt of department head approval, Human Resources
completes reference/credential checks on the recommended
candidate. If acceptable, Human Resources makes a verbal
conditional offer of employment to the candidate and subject to a
satisfactory pre-employment medical and/or a satisfactory Criminal
Reference Check, later provides written confirmation. The
recommended candidate is requested to provide signed acceptance of
the offer within forty-eight hours of receipt.
Upon verbal acceptance by the candidate, Human Resources will
notify the hiring department of the employee's commencement date. If
an internal candidate has been selected to fill a position, the
. employee's start date in the new position is established through mutual
agreement by the two department heads involved.
Human Resources will notify unsuccessful applicants interviewed that
the position has been filled.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Procedures/General Provisions: (Continued)
03.22 The successful applicant will report to the Human Resources Division
for benefit enrollment (if not already enrolled) prior to reporting to the
hiring department for job orientation and work assignment.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
RECRUITMENT CHECK-LIST (Continued)
Responsibility
Activity
H.R
Department!
Division
9. Arrange for and conduct pre-employment tests
as required. X
10. Arrange for location and time of interview and
make interview appointments. X
11. Prepare interview packages for each member
of the Interview Panel. X
12. Conduct interview with selected applicant(s)
ensuring completion of appropriate documentation. X X
13. Ensure interview documentation is returned to
Human Resources for retention. X
14. Make verbal conditional offer of employment. X
15. Conduct reference/credential/criminal checks in
accordance with established procedures.
Provide written confirmation of offer and obtain
written acceptance within specified time-frame. X
16. Arrange for.job-related medical examination on
completion of conditional employment offer. X
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
RECRUITMENT CHECK-LIST (Continued)
Responsibility
Department!
Division
Activity
H.R
17. Arrange relocation assistance where appropriate.
x
18. Prepare personnel file and arrange for benefits
enrollment and job orientation.
x
19. Provide verbal and written notification to
unsuccessful applicants interviewed.
x
20. Arrange position orientation for new employee
on first day at work.
x
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CITY POLICY/PROCEDURE
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
04 Non-Discrimination:
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Pickering will
provide equal opportunity for employment to all qualified candidates without
discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of otigin, colour, ethnic origin,
citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status,
family status or handicap.
05 Job-Related Medical Examination:
The objective of a job-related medical examination is to ensure that applicants are
medically and physically capable of performing the essential duties of the position
for which they have been given a conditional offer of employment. The medical
examination shall relate to the applicant's physical and/or mental ability to carry out
the essential duties of the job.
05.01 Appointment to full-time and part-time permanent positions with the
City of Pickering will be conditional upon the applicant successfully
completing a job-related medical examination by the City's physician at
the Corporation's expense.
05.02 The medical examination will be arranged by the Human Resources
Division and will only take place after a conditional written offer of
employment has been made to the candidate.
05.03 Job-related medical examinations may also be required of present
employees applying for a transfer to jobs which demand a greater
degree of physical effort or fitness.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
05 Job-Related Medical Examination: (Continued)
05.04 Job-related medical examinations may also be required of non-
permanent employees who are being considered for high risk or high
activity positions.
06 Verification of Credentials:
Successful applicants will be required to submit originals of all degrees, diplomas or
other relevant documents which they claim to hold, to the Human Resources
Division. Copies will be maintained in the employee's personnel file for future
reference.
07 Reference Verification:
Employment references must be completed and documented prior to issuing an
offer of employment. The Employment Services Coordinator conducts all external"
reference checks using a Telephone Reference Check form. Typically this will
involve contact with at least three (3) previous supervisors of an external applicant.
08 The Human Resources Division will obtain written authorization from the candidate
prior to conducting a reference check. Only the references provided by the
candidate on the Employment Reference Consent Form (See Appendix 2) will be
contacted.
09 Unsolicited Applications:
Unsolicited applications for employment will be retained in the Human Resources
Division for a period of six months. Unsolicited applications received by supervisors
and elected officials should be forwarded to the Human Resources Division fn all
instances immediately upon receipt.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 001
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
10 Documentation:
In accordance with the administrative requirements set out in the Municipal Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, all recruitment and selection related
data is to be retained in the Human Resources Division.
Upon completion of the interview process, interview panel members are required to
return all documentation contained within the interview package to the Human
Resources Division for central filing. Documentation related to the interview and
selection process will be retained within the Human Resources Division for a period
of two years.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 002
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
NEPOTISM:
02 The City of Pickering recognizes that all qualified candidates should be provided
with the opportunity to be considered for employment and that family relationships
should not unduly or unfairly restrict an individual's right to seek employment.
opportunities. The fact that a potential employee is related to an existing employee
should neither prejudice nor advance that person's hiring opportunities.
02.01
Any attempts at interference, undue influence or coercion relating to
employment shall be reported immediately to the Chief Administrative
Officer for investigation.
02.02
The hiring of immediate family or immediate relatives of employees is
not appropriate in situations where the related employees would be in
a direct reporting relationship.
02.03
Members of immediate family or immediate relatives shall not
participate in the recruitment, promotion or selection process where a
candidate is an immediate family or immediate relative.
02.04
More than one (1) family member may be employed by The City of
Pickering provided no two (2) members of an immediate family or
immediate relatives are in a direct reporting relationship.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 003
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
DRIVER'S LICENCE:
03 Where a position requires a valid driver's licence, the following guidelines will apply:
03.01
03.02
03.03
03.04
07.27.99
03.31.00
The Corporation will determine all jobs within the City where the ability
to drive is an essential requirement of the position. This requirement
will be identified in the job description. .
Applicants for positions which require the ability to drive, will be
required to produce an up-to-date driver's abstract and a valid Ontario
Driver's Licence of the correct class for the vehicle to be driven, only
after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
In September of each year, each department will submit to the Human
Resources Division, a list of those employees required to operate City'
vehicles/equipment or who are required to use their own personal
vehicles in the course of City business.
The Human Resources Division will arrange to have a semi- annual
driver abstract search undertaken for all employees who operate City
vehicles and equipment.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 004
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
CONTRACT STAFF:
01 Guidelines:
01.01
01.02
01.03
01.04
01.05
Individuals may be hired on an employment contract basis to perform
specific functions for a specified period of time. Establishment of such
contracts shall not violate the provisions of the City's collective
agreement(s).
Benefits will be provided to contract individuals in accordance with
governing legislation. Additional benefits may be provided as
negotiated between the respective parties.
Contracting of individuals shall be undertaken within the constraints
of departmental budgets or other approved funding and will be subject
to the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer.
Each contract is subject to such terms and conditions as may be
negotiated between the Corporation and the individual contractor.
Contracts will be prepared by the Human Resources Division in
accordance with established format and procedures.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Referen.ce: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 004
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
02 Procedures:
02.01 The responsible department head determines the requirement for
contract staff.
02.02 A written proposal must be submitted to the Chief Administrative
Officer by the responsible department head detailing;
(a) Nature and purpose of the work to be performed.
(b ) Term of the contract.
(c) Recommended rate of pay within established pay range.
02.03
Upon approval by the Chief Administrative Officer, the Human
Resources Division processes the selection request in accordance
with the procedures similar to those identified in Subject 001, Section
3, of this Policy.
02.04
Upon selection of a suitable individual, the Human Resources Division
prepares and executes the Employment Contract. The contractor is
provided with one copy of the signed agreement and the original shall
be retained in the Human Resources Personnel File.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 005
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
01 Relocati.on assistance ensures that a qualified applicant will not be
prevented from accepting employment with the City of Pickering because
of the expense of relocation when:
01.01 The position is a key senior managerial position for which
there is no suitably qualified applicant available within the
City of Pickering or in the immediate vicinity.
01.02 It is mandatory that the position be filled as quickly as
possible.
01.03 The department head recommends, and the Chief
Administrative Officer concurs, that such recruitment
incentive is appropriate in the specific circumstances.
. 02 The City of Pickering may assist newly appointed non-resident employees
with relocation assistance upon written acceptance of an offer of
employment.
03 The Corporation will recover on a pro-rata basis, any relocation assistance
paid to an employee who resigns or is terminated from employment for
just cause within twenty-four (24) months of commencement of
employment. Relocation assistance may include both moving expenses
and relocation expenses.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 005
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
04 Definitions:
04.01 Movinq Expenses:
The reasonable costs of packing, unpacking, cartage and
freight of an employee's household effects to the City of
Pickering. It will be incumbent upon the prospective
employee to provide to the employer three (3) estimates on
moving costs prior to authorizing final arrangements.
04.02 Relocation Expenses:
(a) The cost of public transportation (air, rail, bus) of an
employee and immediate family to the City of
Pickering.
(b) Includes the cost of gas, meals and hotel
accommodation for the employee and immediate
family if travelling is completed by automobile to the
City of Pickering.
(c) Accommodation and meals at a local hotel for a
period of not more than fourteen (14) days to allow
the employee to make accommodation
arrangements.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 005
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
05 Responsibilities:
05.01 Chief Administrative Officer to:
(a) Approve, where appropriate, relocation assistance
requests.
(b) When it has been determined that no suitably
qualified applicant is available locally, determine the
level of assistance, if any, to be offered.
(c) Determine, within the framework of this Policy, the
amount of assistance to be provided prior to the
employee incurring expenses associated with the cost
of relocation.
05.02 Human Resour.ces to:
(a) Obtain written acceptance of employment offer from
employee.
(b) Advise new employee in writing that relocation
assistance will be made available and the level of
assistance to be provided.
(c) Arrange relocation assistance where appropriate.
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[ Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 005
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
05.02 Human Resources to: (Continued)
(d) Obtain required receipts from the employee, verify
amounts claimed, obtain approval from the Chief
Administrative Officer, and forward approved
documentation to the Corporate Services Department
for reimbursement.
05.03 Corporate Services Department to:
(a) Verify all claims to ensure they have been submitted
and approved in accordance with this Policy.
(b) Reimburse approved claims to the employee.
05.04 Emplovee to:
(a) Accept the level of assistance offered at the time of
appointment and sign Relocation Expense Service
Agreement (See Appendix 3).
(b) Signify acceptance of offer of employment in writing.
(c) Submit estimates from three independent moving
companies for approval.
(d) Obtain requisite receipts and other documentation to
substantiate relocation expenses.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 005
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
05.04 Emplovee to: (Continued)
(e) Submit a detailed statement of incurred expenses
and receipts to the Human Resources Division upon
commencement of employment.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 006
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
PROBATIONARyrrRIAL PERIODS:
01 The City of Pickering recognizes the importance of a period of evaluation
for employees appointed to positions as a result of competition, promotion
or transfer. Permanent appointments to all positions within the City shall
be subject to satisfactory performance during the probationary/trial period.
01.01 Unionized employees will serve a probationary/trial period in
accordance with the provisions of the Corporation's
collective agreement(s) with its unionized employee
group(s).
01.02 The standard probationary/trial period for non-union
employees of the Corporation shall be six working months.
Any single period of absence during the probationary period
in excess of 5 working days, for any reason, shall be added
to the probationary period.
02 Responsibilities:
02.01 Department Head to:
(a) Assess in writing the job performance of those
employees under his/her supervision, who are serving
a probationary/trial period.
(b) Prepare probationary performance assessments for
those employees under his/her direct supervision, in
accordance with established procedures.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 006
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
02 Responsibilities: (Continued)
02.02 Supervisor to:
(a) Formally assess the job performance of those
employees under his/her supervision who are serving
a probationary/trial period.
(b) Provide ongoing supervision to new employees and
apprise employees of performance feedback relative
to job requirements.
(c) Prepare probationary performance assessments for
those employees under his/her direct 'supervision, in
accordance with established procedures.
(d) Provide warnings of insufficient performance, as
appropriate, and assist the employee in designing a
method to overcome performance deficiencies.
(e) Consult with Union, as appropriate, if employment
performance during the probationary/trial period
necessitates further evaluation and obtain written
agreement to extension.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 006
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
02.03 Human Resources Division to:
03 Procedures:
03.01
03.02
03.03
(a) Forward the Performance Appraisal Document for
ProbationaryfTrial employees (See Appendix 4) to
department heads for completion.
(b) Provide employee with confirmation of appointment in
new position.
Human Resources forwards the Performance Appraisal
Document for Employees Serving ProbationaryfTrial Periods
to department heads for completion.
During the probationary/trial period, the supervisor meets
with the employee on a regular basis and reviews the
employee's performance relative to the requirements of the
position. The immediate supervisor communicates the job
duties, including responsibility, authority, the level of
performance expected, and the way in which job
performance will be measured.
The supervisor reviews the Performance Appraisal
Document with the employee and evaluates performance on
the basis of the performance validation factors identified in
the documentation. The employee is provided with an
opportunity to comment on the evaluation undertaken.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 006
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Procedures: (Continued)
03.04 The supervisor completes the Performance Appraisal
Document prior to the end of the probationary/trial period,
obtains department head signature and forwards the
document to the Human Resources Division. At least a
'competent' standard must be achieved for the employee to
be confirmed in the position.
03.05 Following receipt of the documentation, Human Resources
will confirm the employee in the position.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 007
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK:
01 The City of Pickering recognizes the importance of ensuring the personal
safety and well being of its employees and the safety and well-being of
those members of the community who are receiving services. The City
will undertake a Criminal Reference Check for all full-time and part-time
volunteers and potential candidates for employment who will, as a result
of their positions, have direct contact with children or vulnerable adults,
handle cash, occupy a position of trust, financial or otherwise, or who may
be required to enter private residences as a job requirement.
02 This Policy applies to the following categories of employees [removed (f)
specialized service transit operators - Jan 13/04]:
(a) Firefighters;
(b) Aquatic staff;
(c) Cashiers;
(d) Recreation Program staff;
(e) Facilities staff;
(f) Other staff, where in the opinion of the department head,
the responsibilities of the position require interaction with
children, vulnerable adults, entry into private residences,
or occupy a position of trust, financial or otherwise.
This Policy also applies to those individuals having direct contact with
children or vulnerable adults on a volunteer basis.
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 007
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Guidelines:
03.01 Criminal Reference Checks shall be carried out in
accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. The
Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's
record of offenses which is defined as:
(a) An offense in respect of which a pardon has been granted
under the Criminal Records Act and has not been revoked;
or
(b) An offense in respect of any provincial enactment.
A record of offenses does not include a conviction under the Criminal
Code, Narcotics Control Act, Food and Drug Act or Federal Criminal
Enactment for which a pardon has not been granted or for which a pardon
has been granted and revoked. (revised for clarity- Jan 13/04J
03.02
Offers of employment, both verbal and written, or
appointment to any position within the categories listed
above, will be conditional on the successful candidate
providing a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check prior to
the offer of employment being finalized. [revised for clarity - Jan
13/04J
03.03
In accordance with Section 14(4)(b) of the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the
successful candidate or volunteer is required to authorize
the disclosure of criminal reference information to the City in
the form of a "Criminal Reference Check Consent Form".
(See Appendix 5)[revised for c1arity- Jan 13/04J
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 007
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Guidelines: (Continued)
03.04
03.05
03.06 .
The successful candidate or volunteer is notified during the
verbal offer of employment that a Criminal Reference Check
is to be submitted to Human Resources within ten (10)
working days of the date of the written conditional offer of
employment. [ previously 03.07, revised for clarity - Jan 13/04J
If Human Resources does not receive the Criminal
Reference Check within ten (10) working days of the written
conditional offer of employment, Human Resources may
conduct one telephone reminder to the successful candidate
or volunteer, on the date the Criminal Reference Check was
to have been received. The successful candidate or
volunteer is advised that if the Criminal Reference Check is
not submitted to Human Resources in the next two (2)
working days, the conditional offer of employment might be
withdrawn. If the successful candidate or volunteer does not
submit the Criminal Reference Check on the second working
day following the telephone reminder, the conditional offer of
employment might be withdrawn after consideration by the
City of any acceptable reasons the successful candidate or
volunteer might provide for his/her failure to adhere to the
established timeline. [new-Jan 13/04J
The successful candidate or volunteer will not be permitted
under any circumstances, to commence employment, or
participate in any business or workplace activity until a
satisfactory Criminal Reference Check is received by
Human Resources. [new- Jan 13/04J
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Approval: Date Originated: Policv Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 007
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Guidelines: (Continued)
03.07
03.08
03.09
When a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check is received
within the established timeline, Human Resources advises
the hiring Department or Division of its receipt by email.[new-
Jan 13/04J
When a successful candidate or volunteer fails to adhere to
the established timeline and the City decides to withdraw the
conditional offer of employment, Human Resources will
advise the successful candidate or volunteer by telephone
immediately following the City's decision to withdraw the
conditional offer of employment. Human Resources will
confirm the withdrawal in writing to the successful candidate
or volunteer and consideration will be given to other suitably
qualified candidates. [new- Jan 13/04J
Where a Crimil")al Reference Check indicates offences have
occurred, the Division Head, Human Resources will consult
with the department head in reaching a decision. In the
case of a criminal conviction for which the candidate has
received a pardon which has not been revoked, the final
decision for eligibility of employment will depend upon
whether there is a bona fide occupational requirement of the
job and whether the nature of the offense is inconsistent with
the candidate being able to fulfill the essential duties of the
position. [previously 03.04, revised for clarity- Jan 13/04J
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Approval: Date Originated: Policy Number:
April 12, 1999 Classification: HUR
Reference: Date Revised:
Category: 040
Subject: 007
Policy Title: HIRING POLICY
03 Guidelines: (Continued)
03.10
03.11
03.12
03.13"
The presence of a criminal record will not automatically
result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
The Criminal Reference Check will form only one
component of the hiring decision and will be considered
along with the applicant's employment references and the
results of the job interview. [previously 03.08, revised for clarity-
Jan 13/04]
Should the Criminal Reference Check reveal that the duties
of the job and the criminal conviction directly relate and a
risk is established to the City, the conditional offer of
employment will be withdrawn and the applicant advised
both verbally and in writing. [previously 03.09, revised for clarity-
Jan 13/04]
Potential candidates will be responsible for obtaining the
Criminal Reference Check. All costs involved in obtaining
this information will be borne by the City of Pickering.
[previously 03.06 - Jan 13/04]
All information collected through a Criminal Reference
Check is strictly confidential. This information will be
maintained separately from the employee's personnel file
and the Human Resources Division will document that a
Criminal Reference Check has been completed. [previously
03.10 - Jan 13/04]
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APPENDIX 1
CITY OF PICKERING
EMPLOYMENT REQUISITION
61
Department: Division:
Position Title: Pay Grade
New 0 Existina 0
Start Date: (anticipated) End Date: (If applicable)
Affiliation: Non-Union: 0 I CUDe 129: 0 I PPFA: 0
Type: Permanent: o I Relief: 0 I Term: 0 I Temporary 0
(Of whom)
Employee Hours: Full-Time 0
Part-Time 0
KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS: i.e. special credential, shift work, physical demands, environment etc.
Additional Information:
AUTHORIZATIONS:
Initiated By:
Date:
Immediate Non-Union Supervisor
Endorsed By:
Date:
Department Head
Reviewed By:
Date:
Human Resources
Approved By:
Date:
Chief Administrative Officer (For all Permanent Full-Time Positions)
For HR. Use Only
Posted on: External Advertisina: 0
Position Filled By: External: 0 Internal: 0
Date of Hire: Pay Grade: SteD:
ProbationlTrial Period:
Additional
Information
Employment Services Coordinator Date
Distribution: Human Resources Division
Originator
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APPENDIX 2
62
THE CITY OF PICKERING
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CONSENT FORM
RE: VACANT POSITION
POSITION
TITLE:
NO.
POSITION
In accordance with Section 29 (1)(a) of the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act, I,
,
hereby authorize the City of Pickering to contact the following for the purpose of
obtaining reference information:
Name
Title
Organization
and Telephone Number
1.
2.
3.
4.
List of references attached 0
Signed
at:
this
day
19
Signature
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APPENDIX 3
THE CITY OF PICKERING
63
RELOCATION EXPENSE SERVICE AGREEMENT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT MADE THIS
AD. 19
DAY OF
BETWEEN: The Corporation of the City of Pickering (hereinafter referred to as
"the City").
-AND-
WHEREAS
is (or was) a resident in the City
Province (State) of
AND WHEREAS
has agreed to accept employment
as a
with the City.
NOW THEREFORE the parties covenant and agree as follows:
1.. The City agrees to pay relocation expenses in
an amount to be later determined, for relocating to the City of Pickering.
2. agrees, in consideration of the payment of
such relocation expenses, to be employed exclusively by the City for a
minimum of two (2) years.
3. In the event voluntarily leaves the employ of the
City prior to the expiration of the two (2) years,
agrees to forthwith reimburse the City for a
propqrtionate part of the relocation expenses paid by the City pursuant to
this agreement. Such proportionate part shall be determined by the
relation that the time necessary to complete two (2) years' service bears
to the said two (2) year period.
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4.
and
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APPENDIX 3
The words "relocation expense" used herein means and includes all
expenses as have been agreed between the parties prior to the execution
of this agreement.
5.
If the City severs or terminates the employment relationship at any time
during the two (2) years referred to herein, any outstanding balance yet to
be paid is forgiven by the City and there shall be no amount due and
owing between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City has affixed its proper seal in this regard
sets his/her hand and seal this
day of
, A.D. 19
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Chief Administrative Officer
Division Head, Human Resources
Witnes!?
Employee
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.APPENDIX 4
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL DOCUMENT
65
For Emplovees servin a a ProbationarvlTrial Period
Date: Department:
Employee's Surname; First Name:
Position Tille: Date of Hire:
To be completed bv Imme late supervisor:
PERFORMANCE VALIDATION FACTORS I. UN$ATISFACTORV I ST:;~~~D I COMPETENT I ABOVE SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS:
STANDARD STANDARD
1, JOB KNOWLEDGE: How well the employee D D D D (use additional page if needed)
demonstrates an understanding of the
fundamentals, techniques, and procedures on
the job: the extent of job knowledge and the
work related to it.
2. QUALITY OF WORK: The extent to which Ihe D D D D
employee can be relied on to follow
instructions and complete all assigned tasks
according to the standards expected: the
deoree to which work must be checked.
3. QUANTITY OF WORK: The speed at which D D D D
work is accomplished in relation to the
standard expected in the job; the volume of
work produced.
4, PLANNING: The ability to establish feasible D 0 0 0
timetables and anticipate possible problems
and obstacles to reachino reauired results.
5. ORGANIZING: rhe ability to group and D D D D
arrange activities to minimize confusion and
inefficiencies in work operations.
6. ADAPT ABILITY: How well the employee is D D D D
able to adjust to all the varying requirements
of the job. ~
7. LEADERSHIP (if applicable): The ability to 0 D D D
influence/inspire others, delegate effectlveiy,
and motivate others toward ooal achievement.
8. COMMUNICATION: How well the employee D 0 D D
listens effectively, and speaks/writes with
claritv and conciseness.
9, NETWORKING: The abiiily to estabIJsh D D 0 0 EMPLOYEE'S COMMENTS:
channels of communication; the willingness of (use additional page if needed)
the employee to share knowledge, services
and needed information with co-workers and
supervisors,
10. TEAMWORK: How well the employee works D D D D
and interacts with co-workers and supervisors
to accomplish results; the readiness to try out
new ideas and methods, and the degree of
responsiveness when special effort is
reouested,
11. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: How well 0 D 0 0
the employee responds to opportunities to
increase the level or range of skills to improve
current and future 'ob oerformance.
12. CUSTOMER SERVICE: How well 0 D D 0
internal/extemal customers are treated,
assisted, and served; the degree of effort the
employee makes to meet customer
expectations and enhance the customer's
aerception of the departmenUoraanization,
13. ~ The extent to which the employee D D D D
demonstrates safe work practices and the
inclination to follow safet\. rules,
14, ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY: The extent 0 0 D D
to which the employee can be depended on to
attend work regUlarly and on time.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT: .... I D D D 0
...
1. Unsatisfactory consistently fails to meet standards and job PLEASE CHECK:
requirements D
First review after 15 days
2. Below Standard frequently does not meet standards and job D
requirements Second review after 35 days
3. Competent Standard consistently meets standards and job requirements 0 Third review after 50 days
0 0 Continued probationary
4. Above Standard meets standards and job requirements and yes no recommended (extension requires Union's
frequently exceeds them written agreement)
D Final Review Date:
d'
Employee's Signature
Date
Department Head's Signature
Date
Supervisor'S Sianature
Date
Coordinator, Employment Services Signature
Date
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THE CITY OF PICKERING
CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK CONSENT FORM
I hereby consent and authorize the Police to
release criminal record information to the City of Pickering and I. hereby release
the Police, its agents and assigns, from any liability for
such disclosure.
Date:
Signature:
Signature of Witness:
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Section 34
Section 34
Highway Closing Procedures
REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
Section 36
Notice requirement removed
REPEALED
Section 37
Notice Requirement removed
Closure of access to controlled-access
highway
Section 47
REPEALED
Change/naming of highway
Section 48
Therefore, no longer a notice requirement
Section 48
Change/naming of private roads
NO CHANGE
Section 81
Notice requirement still in Act
Section 81
Shut Off of Public Utility
AMENDED
Section 99
Municipality still required to provide reasonable notice to the owners or occupants
of land by personal service or prepaid mail or by posting the notice on the land in a
conspicuous place.
Section 99
By-law - advertising devices
REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
Subsection 110(8)
Notice requirement removed
Subsection 110(8)
Agreements for municipal capital
facilities
NO CHANGE
-Notice of Tax Exemption By-law
Upon passing of tax exemption by-law, the clerk of the municipality still required to
give written notice of the contents of the by-law to:
e) the assessment corporation
f) the Clerk of any other municipality that would, but for the by-law, have had
authority to levy rates on the assessment for the land exempted by the by-law; and
g) the secretary of any school board if the area of jurisdiction of the board includes
the land exempted by the by-law.
Section 144
NO SUBSTANTIVE DIFFERENCE
Power of Entry exercised
Notice re: Power of Entry must be given:
. To occupier of land
. Within reasonable time before power of entry exercised
. By personal service, in respect of room or place used as personal dwelling
. By personal service or prepaid mail or posting, in other circumstances
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Section 150
REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
General Licensing Powers
Section 157
Registry of Busi nesses
Section 173
Restructuring Proposal
Section 187
Change of name of municipality
Sections 210, 211
Business Improvement Area
Section 216
Dissolution of Local Boards
(excluding Police Services Board)
Section 217(2)
Notice of Intention to Pass a By-law to
Change Composition of Council of Local
Municipality
Section 219(1)
Notice of Intenticn to Pass a By-law to
Change Composition of Council of Upper
Tier Municipality
Section 222
Establishment of Wards
Notice requirement removed
Requirement for Public Meeting removed.
REPEALED
No longer a specific provision for Registry of Businesses, therefore:
Notice requirement removed
Requirement for Public Meeting removed
Section 173
SUBSECTIONS REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED, however
Council still required to give notice of and hold at least one public meeting.
Section 187
SUBSECTIONS REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
Notice requirement removed
Requirement for public meeting removed
Sections 210, 211
NO CHANGE
All requirements to give notice and hold public meeting remain.
Section 216
REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
Notice requirement removed
Municipality no longer required to give notice of its intention to the local board.
REPEALED
Notice requirement removed
Requirement for public meeting removed
Subsection 219(1)
AMENDED
Council of Upper Tier Municipality still required to give notice of intention to pass
by-law and hold at least one public meeting.
SUBSECTIONS REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
No longer a requirement to give notice prior to passage of by-law establishing
wards.
No longer a requirement for a public meeting prior to passage of by-law
establishing wards.
(Notice of passage of by-law still required after passage of by-law, and appeal
process still in place)
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Section 238
Section 238
Procedural By-laws
SUBSECTIONS AMENDED, ADDED AND REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
Notice requirement in Subsection 238(4) removed - no longer a requirement to
give notice of intention to pass a procedural by-law.
Section 251
However, subsection 238(2.1) requires procedure by-law to provide for notice of
meetings.
TO BE REPEALED ON A DATE TO BE PROCLAIMED
Notice
Section 270(1) para. 4. will addresse notice requirements when Section 251 is
repealed. Municipalities will presumably be able to determine in that policy not
only the form, manner and times for reasonable notice, but also the circumstances
in which notice is to be provided to the public unless where otherwise specified by
legislation.
REPEALED
Section 268
Sale of Land Procedures
Notice requirement removed for Public Sale of Land.
Section 291
Now covered under Section 270(1) para. 1 (Policies with respect to the sale and
other disposition of land); and Section 270(1) para. 4(Policies with respect to
Notice)
AMENDED AND SUBSTITUTED (EFFECTIVELY REPEALED)
Budget - Adopt or Amend
Notice requirement removed.
Section 295
No longer a requirement to give notice of intention to adopt or amend the budget
at a Council meeting.
Section 295
Financial Statements - Publication
NO CHANGE
Section 300
Municipality still required to publish notice in newspaper copy of audited financial
statements within 60 days after receiving the audited financial statements of the
municipality for the previous year.
REPEALED
Improvements in Service
Therefore, municipality no longer required to provide, at least once each calendar
year, notice to the public of:
a)improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of services by
the municipality and its local boards; and,
Section 331
b) barriers identified by the municipality and its local boards to achieving
improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of services by
them.
Section 331
Taxes on Eligible Properties
NO CHANGE
The municipality shall mail to the owner of each eligible property the list of
comparable properties, along with the municipality's determination of taxes, within
60 days after the date the list of comparable properties is received by the
municipality.
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Section 343
Section 343
Notice of Tax Bill
Section 348
Determination of Tax Status
Section 351
Seizure personal property - Public
Auction
Subsection 356(12)
Division of Land into Parcels-Notice
Requirement
Subsection 357(6)
Cancellation, reduction, refund of taxes
- Notice Requirement
Subsection 358(10)
Overcharges caused by a gross or
manifest error - Notice Requirement
Subsections 359(3)(4)
Increase of Taxes as a result of any
undercharge caused by a gross or
manifest error - Notice Requirements
NO CHANGE
Municipal treasurer still required to send a tax bill to every taxpayer at least 21
days before any taxes shown on the tax bill are due.
Section 348
NO CHANGE
Municipal treasurer still required to send to every taxpayer who owes taxes from a
preceding year a notice of those taxes and of the related late payment charges.
Section 351
NO CHANGE
Subject to certain conditions, the treasurer may seize personal property to recover
the taxes and costs of the seizure. The treasurer or the treasurer's agent shall give
the public notice of the time and place of the public auction and of the name of the
person whose personal property is to be sold.
Subsection 356(12)
NO CHANGE
On or before September 30 of the year following the year in which the application
is made, council shall hold a meeting to consider the issue. Applicants and owners
of any part of the land shall be notified of the meeting by mail sent at least 14 days
before the meeting. Within 14 days of making its decision, council shall notify the
applicants and owners of the decision and specify the last day for appealing.
Subsection 357(6)
NO CHANGE
On or before September 30 of the year following the year in which the application
is made, council shall hold a meeting at which all applicants may make
representations to council Applicants shall be notified of the meeting by mail sent
at least 14 days before the meeting. Within 14 days of decision, council shall notify
the applicants of the decision and specify the last day for appealing.
Subsection 358(10)
NO CHANGE
On or before September 30 of the year following the year in which the application
is made, council shall hold a meeting at which all applicants may make
representations to council. The applicant shall be notified of the meeting by mail
sent at least 14 days before the meeting.
Subsections 359(3)(4)
NO CAHNGE
The Council shall hold a meeting at which the treasurer and the person in respect of
whom the application is made may make representations to council. The council
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shall notify the parties of the meeting by mail sent at least 14 days before the
meeting. Within 14 days of making its decision, council shall notify the parties of
the decision and specify the last day for appealing the decision.
Subsection 374(1)
Subsection 374(1)
Notice of Registration of tax arrears
certificate - Notice Requirements
Subsection 379(1)
Public Sale (tax arrears certificate)-
Notice Requirement
Clause 400(f)
Regulations - re: Prescribed Notice of
Fees and Charges By-law
Section 433
Closing premises, Public Nuisance-
Notice to Attorney General
Section 440
Collection of unpaid licensing fines
REPEALED AND SUBSTITUTED
Within 60 days after the registration of a tax arrears certificate, the treasurer shall
send a notice of the registration of the certificate to various specified parties.
The effect of the amendment is to amend the parties required to receive notice.
Subsection 379(1)
NO CHANGE TO NOTICE REQUIREMENT - OTHER PROVISIONS AMENDED
If the cancellation price remains unpaid 280 days after the day the tax arrears
certificate is registered, the treasurer, within 30 days after the expiry of the 280-
day period, shall send to the persons entitled to receive notice under section 374 a
final notice that the land will be advertised for public sale unless the cancellation
price is paid before the end of the one-year period following the date of the
registration of the tax arrears certificate.
Clause 400(f)
NO AMENDMENTS
Subsection 447(3)
NO CHANGE
Upon the application of a municipality, where activities or circumstances constitute
a public nuisance, the Superior Court of Justice may make an order that the
premises be closed. The municipality must give 15 days notice of its intention to
make an application to the Attorney General.
Section 441
NO SUBSTANTIVE DIFFERENCE
If any part of a fine for a contravention of a licensing by-law passed under this Act
remains unpaid after the fine becomes due and payable under section 6 of the
Provincial Offences Act the authorized officer may give the person against whom
the fine was imposed a written notice specifying the amount of the fine payable
and the final date on which it is payable, which shall be not less than 21 days after
the date of the notice.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Report Number: OES 43-07
Date: December 10, 2007
From:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
Memorandum of Understanding
- Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League
- and the City of Pickering
- File: A-2132
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 43-07 of the Director Operations & Emergency Services be
received;
2. That Council approve entering into the Memorandum of Understanding regarding
donations from the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League;
3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding; and
4. That the appropriate City staff be authorized to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: In May of 2007 the executive of the Pickering Men's Slow
Pitch League approached City staff in regards to establishing an account with the City of
Pickering for the safe keeping of funds that the League has raised over the years to
contribute to a major softball facility.
The League Executive have raised $125,000 towards this project and wish to ensure
the funds are allocated for this specific purpose for a period of not less than ten (10)
years.
Over the ensuing months the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Director,
Corporate Services & Treasurer and the League Executive have finalized the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); the City Solicitor has also provided input.
Under the MOU the City will place all donations in an appropriate account and all
accrued interest will be left in the account. The Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer will be preparing a Report to Council establishing the appropriate reserve
fund.
Memorandum of Understanding
Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League
December 10, 2007
Page 2
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After July 1, 2017 the funds may be used for a non softball facility with the approval of
the League, however, it is the desire of all parties that the funds be used for a softball
facility.
Financial Implications: The MOU does not commit the City to any budget
implications or cost contribution at this time.
Sustainability Implications: Donations from sponsoring organizations, reduces the
impact on City budgets.
Background:
Not applicable
Attachments:
1. Memorandum of Understanding
Endorsed By:
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Director, Corporate Services
& Treasurer
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
(the "City")
- and -
THE PICKERING MEN'S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE
(the "League")
1. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is to set forth
the basis under which the League will provide an initial donation of between
$100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) and $125,000 (one hundred and
twenty five thousand dollars) to the City, to be held in an appropriate account
as determined by the City.
2. Prior to July 1, 2017, the funds shall be used as a contribution towards a
men's softball facility within the City limits of at least (4) four diamonds and
amenities thereto and the League will be recognized as a partner.
3. On or after July 1, 2017, the funds shall remain with the City to be used for
the above-mentioned facility or may be used towards the cost of a community
facility subject to approval by the League and the League will be recognized
as a partner.
4. The League may make additional contributions to the City from time to time,
which, will be placed in the above mentioned account for these purposes.
5. The account will be interest bearing and all interest shall remain in the
account.
6. The City shall provide an annual statement duly approved by the City
Treasurer to the League indicating year-end balances and interest accrued.
7. No one shall have access to withdraw from the account without express
written permission of the Treasurer of the City.
8. Neither the City nor the League shall be entitled to assign this MOU to any
other party without the written consent of both parties.
9. This MOU may not be supplemented, modified, amended, restated, extended
or replaced except by written consent of both parties.
10. This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Memorandum of
Understanding as of the day of
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
Mayor
Clerk
THE PICKERING MEN'S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: OES 45-07
Date: December 10, 2007
From:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
Pickering Soccer Club
- Proposed sponsorship options to raise funds to upgrade an existing
soccer pitch with artificial turf
File: A-2130
Recommendation:
1 . That Report OES 45-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the Pickering Soccer Club proposed sponsorship options be received;
2. That Council endorse the Pickering Soccer Club sponsorship options to raise
funds to upgrade an existing soccer pitch at Kinsmen Park with artificial turf; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: The Pickering Soccer Club has prepared and submitted an
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Application for funding to upgrade an existing outdoor
soccer pitch at Kinsmen Park with artificial turf.
The Pickering Soccer Club has requested City endorsement to raise additional funds
for the artificial turf through sponsorship options.
Financial Implications: A $50,000 commitment has been received from the
Pickering Soccer Club for this project.
In addition, Pickering Soccer Club is eligible and have applied for a maximum $150,000
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant. Sponsorship funds will be in addition to the
Pickering Soccer Club's $50,000 commitment and any Trillium Grant received.
Subject: Pickering Soccer Club
Proposed Sponsorship Options
December 10, 2007
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Report OES 45-07
The Director, Operations & Emergency Services will be considering the upgrading of an
existing outdoor soccer pitch at Kinsmen Park to artificial turf (approximately $500,000 -
$700,000) in the 2008 Capital Budget submission for Council's consideration.
Sustainability Implications: Upgrading an existing outdoor soccer pitch to artificial turf
will allow for Pickering Soccer Club to continue to encourage the development of active,
healthy lifestyles through the provision of high quality programs as well as expand the
numbers, capacity and quality of their programs.
Background: The Pickering Soccer Club is a not for profit organization whose
purpose is to develop the individual abilities of each soccer player for the purpose of
improving his/her enjoyment of soccer. For more than 30 years, the Pickering Soccer
Club has enjoyed a remarkable degree of success offering both competitive and house
league programs for youth aged 5 to 19. Existing programs serve over 4,300 youth.
In order to meet the Pickering Soccer Club's growing need for more and better quality
soccer pitches they have requested upgrading one of our existing soccer pitches to an
artificial surface.
Total project costs are estimated to be $500,000 - $700,000. The Pickering Soccer
Club has committed $50,000 for this project. In addition, the Club is eligible for a
maximum $150,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant. The Director, Operations &
Emergency Services will be proposing the upgrading of an existing outdoor soccer pitch
at Kinsmen Park to artificial turf in the 2008 Capital Budget submission for Council's
consideration.
In October of this year, Council approved Resolution #203/07 acknowledging to the
Ontario Trillium Foundation that the Pickering Soccer Club project to upgrade an
existing soccer pitch with artificial turf would be permitted to remain at Kinsmen Park for
a period of ten (10) years. The Pickering Soccer Club has prepared and submitted an
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Application for funding to upgrade an existing outdoor
soccer pitch at Kinsmen Park with artificial turf.
The Pickering Soccer Club has proposed the following $2,500, $5,000, $10,000,
$25,000 and $100,000 sponsorship options to raise additional funds for this project
(please see attachment 2 for further details).
Sponsorship Option A: $2,500
. Advertisement on the Pickering Soccer Club website
. Acknowledgement of sponsor on the City of Pickering website
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Report OES 45-07
December 10, 2007
Subject:
Pickering Soccer Club
Proposed Sponsorship Options
Page 3
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. Recognized in PSC newsletter
. Logo displayed in PSC Player Handbook
. Recognized on signage at site
. Recognition and acknowledge at media event
Sponsorship Option B: $5,000
. Advertisement on the Pickering Soccer Club website
. Acknowledgement of sponsor on the City of Pickering website
. Recognized in PSC newsletter
. Logo displayed in PSC Player Handbook
. Recognized on signage at site
. Recognition and acknowledge at media event.
. Acknowledgement of sponsor in the City Service and Leisure Guide
Sponsorship Option C: $10,000
. Advertisement on the Pickering Soccer Club website
. Acknowledgement of sponsor on the City of Pickering website
. Recognized in PSC newsletter
. Logo displayed in PSC Player Handbook
. Recognized on signage at site
. Recognition and acknowledge at media event.
. Acknowledgement of sponsor in the City Service and Leisure Guide
. Recognition on the City Electronic sign (Liverpool and Hwy 2)
. Recognition in the News Advertiser City Community Page
. Recognition at PSC Annual Picture Day
Sponsorship Option 0: $25,000 - "StreetFlex" Branding
. Advertisement on the Pickering Soccer Club website
. Acknowledgement of sponsor on the City of Pickering website
. Recognized in PSC newsletter
. Logo displayed in PSC Player Handbook
. Recognized on signage at site
. Recognition and acknowledge at media event.
. Acknowledgement of sponsor in the City Service and Leisure Guide
. Recognition on the City Electronic sign (Liverpool and Hwy 2)
. Recognition in the News Advertiser City Community Page
. Recognition at PSC Annual Picture Day
. Company logo will be printed on banners and displayed on site
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Report OES 45-07
December 10, 2007
Subject: Pickering Soccer Club
Proposed Sponsorship Options
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Sponsorship Option E: $100,000 - Field Branding ($10,000/year for 10 years)
. Advertisement on the Pickering Soccer Club website
. Acknowledgement of sponsor on the City of Pickering website
. Recognized in PSC newsletter
. Logo displayed in PSC Player Handbook
. Recognized on signage at site
. Recognition and acknowledge at media event.
. Acknowledgement of sponsor in the City Service and Leisure Guide
. Recognition on the City Electronic sign (Liverpool and Hwy 2)
. Recognition in the News Advertiser City Community Page
. Recognition at PSC Annual Picture Day
. Company Logo boldly displayed in the middle of the soccer field for the duration
of the field life - 10 years.
Staff will screen all proposed sponsorships to ensure that the sponsors recommended
are consistent with the values of the community.
Staff are seeking Council approval to allow the Pickering Soccer Club to offer
sponsorship opportunities to raise funds to upgrade an existing soccer pitch at Kinsmen
Park with artificial turf.
Attachments:
1. Letter from Pickering Soccer Club dated September 20, 2007.
2. Pickering Soccer Club Proposed Sponsorship Options
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Prepared By:
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Stephen 'Reyn'olds' .
Division Head, Culture & Recreation
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
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Report OES 45-07
December 10,2007
Subject: Pickering Soccer Club
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Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering Ci ouncil
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I ' ti,::rOt( i ti OES- PICKERING SOCCER CLUB
J 1735 BAYLY STREET UNIT 14
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TEL - 905-831-9803
FAX - 905-831-8968
E-MAIL mainoffice@pickeringsoccer.ca
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City of Pickering
One the Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario, L 1V 6K7
Attn: Stephen Reynolds
Division Head, Culture and Recreation
September 20, 2007
Dear Stephen:
In response to your inquiry regarding possible contributions from the Pickering Soccer
Club (PSC) in participation in the replacement of the natural turf at Kinsmen Large
soccer pitch with artificial turf, we are prepared to commit up to $50,000 in addition to
any grants and/or sponsorship funds that may become available.
These monies are being reallocated from our Indoor Facility fund towards this new,
outdoor and required project.
In addition to replacing the turf we also request that portable nets, new player benches,
spectator bleachers, comer flags, signage (no food, no gum, no golf, etc), scoreboard and
new, higher fencing (minimum 8 feet high on east/west sides and 12 feet high on
north/south ends) be installed.
Our Business Manager, Shelly Augustin, will continue to look for grants and/or
sponsorship opportunities to assist in funding all or portions of this project (eg; looking
for a sponsor to supply the scoreboard).
We look forward to this upgraded, soccer only, pitch/facility as we continue our
partnership with the City of Pickering in creating new and better facilities for our soccer
community.
On behalf of the Pickering Soccer Club I want to, once again, express our appreciation
for the efforts everyone at the City is doing to ensure our existing facilities are well
maintained and in working towards new and improved facilities, such as Kinsmen Large
and the proposed Indoor Facility.
Yours in Soccer .~~
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President Pickering Soccer Club
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Reynolds, Steve
From: Shelly Augustin [sponsor@pickeringsoccer.ca]
Sent: November 22,2007 10:02 AM
To: Reynolds, Steve
Subject: re: update on sponsorship overview
Hi Steve,
As per your request, please let me know if you need additional information.
Thanks..s
Shelly Augustin
Business Manager
Pickering Soccer Club
1735 Bayly Street, Unit 14
Pickering ON LI W 3G7
Tel: (905) 831-9803
Cell: (416) 835-6782
e-mail: sponsor(iL;pickeringsoccer.ca
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Thank you for taking the time to learn more the Pickering Soccer Club.
For more than 30 years the Pickering Soccer Club has been an integral part in the lives of Pickering
youth. As a highly visible organization, we touch the lives of nearly 18% of the Pickering population.
Our mission is to enhance opportunities for our members to participate and excel in the sport of
soccer. We are, however, more than just a soccer club. Our staff, board members, coaches and
volunteers dedicate themselves to advancing healthy and active living through this venue.
As a non-profit organization, we boast a membership of over 4,300 registered players, who participate
at a variety of levels, from Recreational House League to Provincial Competitive teams. Our year-
round soccer fun and development programs are available to players, referees, and coaches.
As one of the premier community soccer clubs in Ontario, our competitive players represent the
City of Pickering in the Regional, Provincial and National leagues and compete in tournaments
throughout North America. These opportunities open the door to competitive recognition with the
potential for scholarships and awards.
Partnership Options
Through participation in our soccer programs, we promote health and fitness in our youth, community
pride, a forum for volunteering and participating in community events and an important community
service that develops leadership skills and friendships in our community. However, soccer in Pickering
has reached saturation; we are unable to keep pace with the growing demand to play soccer. Despite
our ongoing efforts to address this situation, we are forced to turn away interested participates,
forcing them to leave their own community to play or be placed on an excessive waiting list.
In a partnership with the City of Pickering, our strategic goal of re-developing an existing outdoor field
into a year-round artificial turf field will soon be realized. The new field will help to address the
capacity needs that Pickering Soccer Club is struggling with; will raise the image of the Pickering Soccer
Club with respect to community success and soccer excellence; and will help Pickering Soccer Club to
organize tournaments and schedule additional games for all levels. But most importantly, it will provide
our community with a much needed field to enjoy, extending the soccer season from February to
December instead of June to September allowing us to increase our membership base and programs
and open the door to all those interested in playing the sport for years to come.
Pickering Soccer Club, 1735 Bayly St. Unit 14, Pickering ON Ll W 307
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As the demand for soccer grows. so does our need to develop partnership opportunities that will
allow us to meet the needs of today's youth while balancing the costs directly associated with this
project.
There are various ways to partner with us:
Sponsorship Option A: $2,500
I. Advertisement predominately displayed on the Pickering Soccer Club website
(www.pickeringsoccer.ca ) which draws over 8400 hits - Online from March. 1 year.
2. Advertisement displayed on the City of Pickering website (www.cityofpickering.com ) which
draws over 4.500 hits - Online from March to June
3. Recognized in PSC newsletter. both hard copy and electronically. April and August.
4. Your logo proudly displaying in our Player Handbook which is distributed once at the
beginning of the soccer season with uniforms (April) to all players and parents,
approximately 4300 players.
5. Recognized on signage at site - March - October
6. Recognition and acknowledge at media event, all media.
Sponsorship Option B: $5,000
I. Advertisement predominately displayed on the Pickering Soccer Club website
(www.pickeringsoccer.ca ) which draws over 8400 hits - Online from March, 1 year.
2. Advertisement displayed on the City of Pickering website (www.cityofpickering.com ) which
draws over 4,500 hits - Online from March to June
3. Recognized in PSC newsletter. both hard copy and electronically. April and August.
4. Your logo proudly displaying in our Player Handbook which is distributed once at the
beginning of the soccer season with uniforms (April) to all players and parents,
approximately 4300 players.
5. Recognized on signage at site - March - October
6. Recognition and acknowledge at media event, all media.
7. Recognized in the City of Pickering. Service and Leisure Guide, delivered to all Pickering
residence homes and available on line - 2008 Fall addition
Sponsorship Option C: $10,000
I. Advertisement predominately displayed on the Pickering Soccer Club website
(www.pickeringsoccer.ca ) which draws over 8400 hits - Online from March, 1 year.
2. Advertisement displayed on the City of Pickering website (www.cityofpickering.com ) which
draws over 4.500 hits - Online from March to June
3. Recognized in PSC newsletter, both hard copy and electronically. April and August.
4. Your logo proudly displaying in our Player Handbook which is distributed once at the
beginning of the soccer season with uniforms (April) to all players and parents.
approximately 4300 players.
5. Recognized on signage at site - March - October
6. Recognition and acknowledge at media event, all media.
Pickering Soccer Club, 1735 Bayly St. Unit 14, Pickering ON Ll W 307
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PARTNERS in building a healthv COMMUNITY
7. Recognized in the City of Pickering, Service and Leisure Guide, delivered to all Pickering
residence homes and available on line - 2008 Fall addition
8. Recognition on the City of Pickering 24 hour Electronic sign (Liverpool and Hwy 2) - May
and June.
9. Recognition in the News Advertiser, Community Page Ad, audience 25,524 - June
10. Recognition our Annual Picture Day -- draws teams, players, coaches, assistant coaches,
volunteers, board members, parents and siblings - approximately 13, 000 people in
attendance - June 14th
Sponsorship Option D: $25,000 - "StreetFlex" Branding
StreetFlex is an exterior large format banner display. Printed in a bright bold way, to communicate and
market your sponsorship; your logo will be printed on the banners and mounted to the field lights.
This form of marketing is unique and will definitely attract attention and provide promotion that you
deserve. In addition to:
I. Advertisement predominately displayed on the Pickering Soccer Club website
(www.pickeringsoccer.ca ) which draws over 8400 hits - Online from March, I year.
2. Advertisement displayed on the City of Pickering website (www.cityofpickering.com ) which
draws over 4,500 hits - Online from March to June
3. Recognized in PSC newsletter, both hard copy and electronically, April and August.
4. Your logo proudly displaying in our Player Handbook which is distributed once at the
beginning of the soccer season with uniforms (April) to all players and parents,
approximately 4300 players.
5. Recognized on signage at site - March - October
6. Recognition and acknowledge at media event, all media.
7. Recognized in the City of Pickering, Service and Leisure Guide, delivered to all Pickering
residence homes and available on line - 2008 Fall addition
8. Recognition on the City of Pickering 24 hour Electronic sign (Liverpool and Hwy 2) - May
and June.
9. Recognition in the News Advertiser, Community Page Ad, audience 25,524 - June
10. Recognition our Annual Picture Day -- draws teams, players, coaches, assistant coaches,
volunteers, board members, parents and siblings - approximately 13, 000 people in
attendance - June 14th .
Sponsorship Option E: $10,000 for 10 years (duration of the field life) - Field Branding
Every company knows about the importance of branding. We see branding in action every day at our
desks, at lunch, in the car, and often when we don't even realize it. Many branding messages are
extremely subtle, meant to give the consumer a subconscious feeling about the company, and to provide
a consistent consumer experience.
In the soccer community and to the City of Pickering, this field has been a long time coming. By taking
the steps to brand the field with your company's logo, you are in fact, taking your company to the next
level - the level of corporate responsibility.
Pickering Soccer Club, 1735 Bayly St. Unit 14, Pickering ON Ll VV 3G7
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PARTNERS in buildin~ a healthv COMMUNITY
In partnership with the Pickering Soccer Club, and the City of Pickering a strong message is sent that
you are "committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the youth and children in your own
community"
This project can allow your company to bring the message home, leaving a lasting imprint.
I. Advertisement predominately displayed on the Pickering Soccer Club website
(www.pickeringsoccer.ca ) which draws over 8400 hits - Online from March, I year.
2. Advertisement displayed on the City of Pickering website (www.cityofpickering.com ) which
draws over 4,500 hits - Online from March to June
3. Recognized in PSC newsletter, both hard copy and electronically, April and August.
4. Your logo proudly displaying in our Player Handbook which is distributed once at the
beginning of the soccer season with uniforms (April) to all players and parents,
approximately 4300 players.
5. Recognition and acknowledge at media event, all media.
6. Recognized in the City of Pickering, Service and Leisure Guide, delivered to all Pickering
residence homes and available on line - 2008 Fall addition
7. Recognition on the City of Pickering 24 hour Electronic sign (Liverpool and Hwy 2) - May
and June.
8. Recognition in the News Advertiser, Community Page Ad, audience 25,524 - June
9. Recognition our Annual Picture Day n draws teams, players, coaches, assistant coaches,
volunteers, board members, parents and siblings - approximately 13, 000 people in
attendance - June 14th
10. Your company Logo boldly displayed in the middle ofthe soccer field for the
duration of the field life - approximately 10 years.
Participation in soccer provides a positive influence and shapes the values of inclusion. Today, this is
not available, accessible or achievable for many children, youth and families in Pickering. Nor is it
achievable without the support and assistance of you.
If you have any questions, please contact me directly at 416 835-6782 or at the club (905) 831-9803.
Thank you.
Shelly Augustin
Business Manager
Pickering Soccer Club
Pickering Soccer Club, 1735 Bayly St. Unit 14, Pickering ON L 1 W 307
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 57-07
Date: December 10, 2007
87
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Development Charges - Reduction in Rates due to the Transit Component
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 57 -07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That effective January 1,2008 the Residential Development Charges be revised
and reduced by the amount related to the transit component;
3. That the Non-Residential Development Charges remain unchanged at the rate
set for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008; and,
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: Adoption of the Recommendations of this report will put into
effect the official reduction in the transit component of the Residential Development
Charges (DC) due to the transfer of transit service to the Regional Municipality of
Durham (Region). The revised rate will be effective January 1, 2008 and in effect till the
remaining period of June 30, 2008 after which the development charges will be
adjusted based on the change in the index. The Non-Residential Development Charges
will remain unchanged at the rate set for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 as it
does not contain a transit portion.
This transit charge component will be replaced by a single Regional By-law and will be
included on the Regional Development Charge application.
Financial Implications: While the amount collected for the Residential DC will be
lower effective January 1, 2008, there is no financial implication to the City as the
revenues from the transit component have been remitted to the Region during the
transitional period from January 1,2006 to December 31,2007. All funds, together with
interest earned on the Reserve Fund, have been transferred to the Region as provided
for in the original Region and City Council approval of transit operations to the Region.
On the expenditures side, the City had since discontinued budgeting for the transit
service.
Report CS 57-07
December 10, 2007
Subject: Development Charges- Reduction in Rates due to Transit Component Page 2
88
Sustainability Implications: There are no sustainable implications associated with
this report.
Background: Prior to January 1, 2006, the transit service was the responsibility of
individual municipality. The City of Pickering's transit service was provided jointly by the
Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority (APTA); a joint board between the Town of Ajax and the
City of Pickering.
Effective as of January 1, 2006 the Region assumed the operating responsibility for
transit service for the region of Durham for the municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,
Oshawa and Clarington.
During the transitional period of January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007, the City of
Pickering has continued to impose the development charges for transit purposes based
on our local by-law (By-Law 6349/04) and remitted this same amount accordingly to the
Region.
With the transfer of responsibility, the transit charge component of the area municipal
by-laws will automatically expire by January 1, 2008 and will no longer be collectable.
This will be replaced by a single Regional by-law and will be included with the Regional
Transit DC. Thus, the official reduction in the development charges by the transit
component is called for and Report CS 57-07 is to serve this purpose. The 2007/2008
Development Charges pamphlet will be revised to reflect this reduction.
The City's Transit DC rate of $530 for single & semi-detached residential development
charge will be replaced by a Region-wide DC of $342.
Note that the City's Non-Residential DC in effect are imposed on roads and related
(sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals) only and do not include the transit component.
Thus, there is no change in the existing Non-Residential DC rate. The rate remains at
$28.72 per sq metre ($2.67 per sq foot).
The Region-wide Non-Residential Transit DC will be $2.28/sq metre ($0.21/sq foot).
Attachments:
1. Current and Revised Development Charges 2007/2008
Report CS 57-07
December 10, 2007
Subject: Development Charges- Reduction in Rates due to Transit Component Page 3
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Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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Caryn Kong
Senior Financial Analyst
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Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
GAP:ck
Attachment
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Building Official
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City C; ncil
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CITY OF PICKERING
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES-CURRENT
Effective July 1, 2007
PER DWELLING UNIT
Service Single & Apt. Two Other
Category Semi Apt. One Bdrm Bdrm Dwelling
Detached ($) & Smaller ($) & Larger ($) Units ($)
Growth Studies $129 $48 $74 $105
Fire Protection 406 152 230 328
Transportation 5,009 1,863 2,844 4,068
Parks & Rec 3,708 1,381 2,108 3,012
Library 590 220 334 478
TOTAL $9,842 $3,664 $5,590 $7,991
Non-Residential- $2.67 per sq. foot or $28.72 per sq. metre
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES-REVISED
Effective January 1, 2008
PER DWELLING UNIT
Service Single & Apt. Two Other
Category Semi Apt. One Bdrm Bdrm Dwelling
Detached ($) & Smaller ($) & Larger ($) Units ($)
Growth Studies $129 $48 $74 $105
Fire Protection 406 152 230 328
Transportation 4,479 1,665 2,544 3,637
Parks & Rec 3,708 1,381 2,108 3,012
Library 590 220 334 478
TOTAL $9,312 $3,466 $5,290 $7,560
Non-Residential - $2.67 per sq. foot or $28.72 per sq. metre
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 58-07
Date: December 10, 2007
91
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Establishment of the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League Reserve Fund
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 58-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That Council approve the establishment of the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch
League Reserve Fund; and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: The Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League (The League) had
approached the City in regard to the building of a complex of ball diamonds within the
City that would be available for the league within the City. The League through their
fund-raising efforts anticipates providing an initial donation of between $100,000 -
$125,000 to the City upon signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). To this
fact, the funds received by the City are to be kept in trust, to be used for its intended
purpose. Thus, a reserve fund needs to be set-up to physically segregate this fund.
Council's formal approval is required to set-up this reserve fund. With the establishment
of the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League Reserve Fund, donations received from the
League will be deposited to this account, the City is responsible for its safekeeping and
the funds should be used towards a men's softball facility within the City.
Financial Implications: The funds received from the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch
league will be used towards the cost of constructing the men's softball facility. The
interest earned on the investment of fund balances shall form part of this reserve fund.
Sustainability Implications: The availability of donated funds assists in the
construction of an additional recreational facility which further enhances the community.
Report CS 58-07
December 10, 2007
Subject: Establishment of Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League Reserve Fund Page 2
'It 9?
Background: With reference to the MOU between the City of Pickering and the
Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League, it is necessary to set-up a reserve fund to capture
the initial donation and future donations from the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League
and to use these funds for the construction of a men's softball facility. The Director,
Operations & Emergency Services will be reporting to Council in Report OES 43-07 on
this arrangement and includes the MOU.
Attachments:
1. By-law for the establishment of the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch Reserve Fund
Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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Caryn Kong
Senior Financial Analyst
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Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
GAP:ck
Attachment
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City Council
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
93
BY-lAW NO. /07
Being a By-law to provide for the establishment of a Reserve
Fund to be known as the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch league
ReseNe Fund.
WHEREAS under the Municipal Act, S.o., 2001 as amended, Section 417(1), the
Council of the City of Pickering may establish and maintain a reserve fund for any
purpose for which it has authority to expend funds.
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pickering approved Report OES 43-07 entering
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to receive donations, for safekeeping of
donated funds and further application of funds towards a major softball facility prior to
July 1, 2017.
WHEREAS the MOU provides for funds to be donated to the City to be used towards
the above-mentioned facility or may be used towards the cost of a community facility
subject to the approval by the league on or after July 1, 2017.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCil OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOllOWS:
1. The establishment of a reserve fund known as the Pickering Men's Slow Pitch
league Reserve Fund is hereby authorized.
2. The purpose of this reserve fund is to place all donations received from the
Pickering Men's Slow Pitch league in this account and to use these funds
towards the men's softball facility within the City limits prior to July 1, 2017 as
provided for in the MOU.
3. On or after July 1, 2017, the funds shall remain with the City to be used for the
above-mentioned facility or may be used towards the cost of a community facility
subject to the approval of the league.
4. Interest earned on the investment of fund balances shall form part of this reserve
fund.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of
December, 2007.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debi Wilcox, City Clerk
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 59-07
Date: December 10,2007
94
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
2008 Interim Spending Authority
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 59-07 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the 2008 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50% of the prior
years' budget including adjustments as contained in Attachment 1, pending approval
of the formal 2008 Current Budgets by Council; and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary:
Not applicable
Financial Implications: Adoption of interim current operating appropriations does
not constitute approval of a formal budget but rather is required to provide funding
authorization for the payment of salaries and wages and such other accounts as may be
necessary for normal day-to-day operations of the City. At the conclusion of the Budget
process, all interim current operating appropriations are nullified and replaced with the
detail appropriations as approved by Council.
Sustainability Implications: Interim Spending Authority is required to maintain the
operations of the City pending approval of the 2008 Current Budget. Without this
approval the City is unable to maintain financial sustainability.
Report CS 59-07
December 10, 2007
Subject: 2008 Interim Spending Authority
Page 2
95
Background: Each year, pending approval by City Council of the annual Operating
Budget, it is necessary to provide expenditure authority respecting the payment of
accounts for the interim period from January 1 until the Budget is adopted by Council.
Such authority is in the form of interim current operating appropriations to meet
estimated expense requirements of the individual departments, agencies and boards.
The 2007 Current Budget was considered by Council in April 2007. The 2008 Budget
may prove to be as challenging as 2002 to 2007 due to the City's unique fiscal situation.
Therefore, we are seeking approval to provide for interim spending authority for up to
the first six months of 2008 or when Council approves the 2008 Budget, whichever
occu rs fi rst.
Appropriate adjustments have been made in the departmental appropriations listed as
Attachment 1 where the spending patterns indicates that something greater than 6/12's
will be necessary for the first six months of 2008 such as snow clearing (Roads) activity.
While there is a minor provision for small capital expenditures from current funds, any
capital projects proposed prior to the approval of 2008 Capital budget will require
specific approval by Council.
Attachments:
1. 2008 Interim Appropriations for Current Budget Operating Expenditures
Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
Caryn Kong
Senior Financial Analyst
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Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Director, Planning & Development
Chief Executive Officer, Library
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City Coun.cil
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T'\CHMENT#L TO REPORT#~9/o1
CITY OF PICKERING
2008 INTERIM CURRENT OPERATING>APPROPRIATIONS
2008
(Jan 1 . June 30)
INTERIM
APPROPRIATION
$ 66,306
37,791
38,791
41 ,182
37,791
38,247
39,035
137,316
231,297
123,296
373,483
306,098
53,769
131,100
246,739
40,076
188,062
312,462
169,471
1,088,122
153,646
536,192
178,018
81,534
5,158,734
810,579
2,630,136
245,400
152,700
356,425
67,250
1,439,687
405,627
215,683
128,412
491,412
1,027,122
164,822
489,526
298,933
1,130,475
401,838
345,572
217,714
420,192
949,446
477,400
266,951
4,815
3,275
2,187,029
4,263,034
100,000
$ 29,500,000
96
Mayor Ryan
B.Litlley, Reg. Coun. Ward 1
B. Mclean, Reg. Coun. - Ward 2
R. Johnson, Reg. Coun. Ward 3
J. O'Connell, City Coun. - Ward 1
D. Dickerson, City Coun. Ward 2
D. Pickles, City Coun. - Ward 3
Council Support
2121 CAO. Office
2129 Customer Care Centre
2192 Office Of Sustainability
2139 Human Resources
2141 Health & Safety
2125 Legal Services
2122 Clerks Office
2191 Records Management & Elections
2199 Print Shop/Mail Room
2220 By-law
2293 Animal Services
2127 Finance (Accting, Taxes & Payroll)
2133 Supply & Services
2196 Information Technology
2710 Operations & Emerg .Services-Admin.
2241 Emergency Operation Control Centre
2240 Fire Protection
2290 Mun. Prop. Eng. & Admin.
2320 Roads
2132 Property Maintenance
2230 Crossing Guards
2325 Street Lights
2430 Environmental Services
2718 Parks
2315 Operations Centre-Municipal Garage
2124 Civic Complex
2572 Senior Citizens Centre
2711 Cult. & Rec. Admin.
2712 Programs
2713 Dunbarton Pool
2715 Don Beer Arena
2719 Community Centres
2731 Recreation Complex - Central Core
2733 Recreation Complex - Pool
2735 Recreation Complex - Arenas
2744 Museum
2610 Plan & Develop - Admin
2611 Planning
2612 Building Services
2613 Development Control
2630 Committee of Adjustment
2743 Heritage Pickering
2745 Libraries
Various -General Government
Equipment & Furnitures-Capital
TOTAL
$
2007
APPROVED
BUDGET
132,611
75,582
77 ,582
82,364
75,582
76,494
78,070
274,631
462,593
246,592
746,965
612,195
107,537
262,200
493,478
80,151
376,123
624,924
338,942
2,176,243
307,291
1,072,383
356,036
163,067
10,317,467
1,621,157
4,383,560
490,799
305,400
712,850
134,500
2,879,373
811,253
431,366
256,823
982,824
2,054,244
329,644
979,051
597,866
2,260,950
803,675
691,143
435,427
840,383
1,898,891
954,799
533,901
9,630
6,550
4,374,057
9,466,512
200,000
59,063,731
$
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 60-07
Date: December 10, 2007
97
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
2008 Temporary Borrowing By-law
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 60-07 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the temporary borrowing limit to meet 2008 current expenditures pending
receipt of taxes and other revenues be established at $29,700,000 for the period
January 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008 inclusive, and $14,800,000 thereafter until
December 31,2008;
3. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2008 be established at
$19,000,000;
4. That the attached draft By-law providing for the temporary borrowing of monies, be
enacted; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary:
Not applicable
Financial Implications: At this time it is difficult to estimate the interest costs as it is
uncertain how much temporary financing may be required and for how long. With
internal borrowings being undertaken to the maximum advisable, we will be resorting to
external borrowing from the Region in 2008 for approved capital expenditures. For
Current purposes, the $27.7 million limit for 2007 has been increased to $29.7 million
for 2008 and the $13.9 million has been increased to $14.8 million. The limit for Capital
purposes has been increased from $18 million for 2007 to $19 million for 2008. This
may have to be adjusted once 2008 Capital budget has been approved.
Report CS 60-07
December 10, 2007
Subject: 2008 Temporary Borrowing By-law
98
Page 2
Sustainability Implications: Council approval to undertake temporary borrowings, if
necessary, for current operations and capital projects is necessary in order to
financially sustain the City's operations. To date it has not been necessary for the City
to undertake such temporary financing measures but approval is always sought at the
beginning of the fiscal year (calendar) in order to be prepared in the event that loans are
necessary .
Background: The borrowing of funds for current and capital purposes may become
necessary during the normal course of operations during 2008. Under the provisions of
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, (the Act), the Council of the City of Pickering
may pass a by-law to provide for the temporary borrowing of funds to meet current
operating expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues of the City. Under
the Act, the Corporation may also undertake temporary borrowings, under individual
project approvals, for capital projects pending permanent financing, including the
issuance of debentures by the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Current Budqet Financinq:
The amount of such temporary borrowing outstanding at anyone time is generally
limited by the Act, unless otherwise approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, to 50 per
cent of the estimated annual revenues from January 1 to September 30 and to 25 per
cent thereafter.
Until the current year's estimates are adopted, the limitation may be calculated upon the
revenues set forth in the estimates adopted for the next preceding year. Based upon
the 2007 estimates of the Corporation, the allowable level of temporary borrowing
outstanding under legislation is estimated at $29,700,000 from January 1 to September
30 and $14,800,000 thereafter.
The requested $29,700,000 should be sufficient to meet the current expenditures of the
City until the levies for 2008 are received. It is hoped that this amount will provide a
sufficient level of temporary borrowings taking into account the potential effects of
Taxation Legislation and its impact on cash flows.
Capital Budqet Financinq:
Borrowing for capital purposes under the Act can only be undertaken on projects
approved by Council and will only be undertaken in the event that sufficient funds are
not available at the time they are required. Recommendation 3 provides the authority
for the Treasurer to obtain additional temporary interim financing (internal or external)
for capital projects approved by Council. The $19 million capital borrowing limit would
provide sufficient funds to cover the estimated 2008 capital expenditures.
Report CS 60-07
December 10, 2007
Subject: 2008 Temporary Borrowing By-law
Page 3
99
Attachments:
1. 2008 Temporary Borrowing By-law
Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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Caryn Kong
Senior Financial Analyst
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Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
GAP:ck
Attachment
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering Ci~y Council
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IIACHf1Ei\i! #-1_ TO REFORT#-'2..4D "0]
100
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
BY-lAW NO. /07
Being a by-law to authorize the temporary
borrowing of moneys to meet the current and
capital expenditures of the City of Pickering
for the year 2008.
WHEREAS Section 407(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, provides that the Council of the
City of Pickering may by by-law authorize the Mayor and Treasurer of the Municipality to
borrow from time to time by way of promissory note such sums as the Council may
deem necessary to meet, until the taxes for the current year are collected and other
revenues are received, the current expenditures of the Municipality for the year,
including the amounts required for principal and interest falling due within the year upon
any debt of the Municipality, and the sums required by-law to be provided by the
Council for any local board of the Municipality; and,
WHEREAS Section 407(2) limits the total of such borrowings to not exceed 50 per cent
of the estimated annual revenues from January 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008 and 25
per cent thereafter; and,
WHEREAS it is deemed necessary by the said Council to borrow the sum of twenty
nine million seven hundred thousand dollars ($29,700,000) to meet, until the taxes for
the current year are received, the current expenditures of the Municipality for the year
2008, including the amounts and sums aforesaid; and,
WHEREAS the said sum of twenty nine million seven hundred thousand dollars
($29,700,000) plus any similar borrowings that have not been repaid, is less than 50 per
cent of the total amount of the estimated revenues of the Municipality from January 1 to
September 30 as set forth in the estimates adopted by the said Council for the year
2007 exclusive of revenues derivable from the sale of assets, borrowings or issues of
debentures or from a surplus including arrears of levies and $14,800,000 is less than 25
per cent thereafter; and,
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, provides that if a municipality has by by-law
approved an undertaking to be financed in whole or in part by incurring long-term debt,
the council may by by-law authorize temporary borrowing to meet expenditures made in
connection with the undertaking; and,
WHEREAS it is deemed necessary by the said Council to borrow the sum of nineteen
million dollars ($19,000,000) to meet the capital expenditures approved by Council.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOllOWS:
By-law No.
Page 2
1 01
1. The Mayor and Treasurer of the City of Pickering are hereby authorized to borrow
from time to time by way of promissory notes a sum or sums not exceeding twenty
nine million seven hundred thousand dollars ($29,700,000) to meet, until the levies
for the year 2008 are received, the current expenditures of the Municipality for such
year, including the amounts required for principal and interest falling due within the
year upon any debt of the Municipality for the period January 1, 2008 to September
30, 2008 inclusive and $14,800,000 thereafter until December 31, 2008.
2. The Mayor and Treasurer of the City of Pickering are hereby authorized to borrow
from time to time by way of promissory notes a sum or sums not exceeding in all the
sum of nineteen million dollars ($19,000,000) to meet the capital expenditures as
approved by Council, of the Municipality including the amounts required for principal
and interest.
3. Any promissory notes made under the authority of this By-law shall be sealed and
signed in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, and may be
countersigned in writing by the Manager, Accounting Services of the Corporation in
accordance with the provisions of the said Act.
4. This By-law shall come into effect on the first day of January 2008.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 1 ih day of
December, 2007.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debi Wilcox, City Clerk
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 61-07
Date: December 10, 2007
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate SeNices & Treasurer
Subject:
2008 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 61-07 of the Director, Corporate SeNices & Treasurer be
received;
2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2008 for all of the realty property classes;
3. That the interim levy tax instalment due dates be February 28 and April 28,
2008;
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 draft by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be
enacted; and,
6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: Each year, prior to the adoption of the estimates for the
year, Council authorizes the adoption of an interim levy. Under Provincial legislation,
the interim levy can be no more than 50% of the previous years annualized taxes. In
other words, if a property experienced an assessment increase, due to an additional
supplementary or omitted assessment, or a decrease in assessment due to an appeal,
demolition or class change, the 2008 interim levy would be based on the adjusted
annualized 2007 taxes.
The tax levy raises funds that are used for the continuing operations of the City,
Region and the School Boards.
Report CS 61-07 December 10, 2007
Subject: 2008 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates Page 2
1 03
Financial Implications: Adoption of the recommendations and passing the By-law
will allow staff of the Corporate Services Department to bill the 2008 interim levy to all
properties. Passing of the By-law will assist the City of Pickering to meet its financial
obligations and reduce any borrowing costs. (The first school board payment is due on
March 31,2008)
Sustainability Implications: Council authority is required in order to raise property tax
revenue, prior to approving 2008 budgets and setting tax rates for the City. This
revenue will allow each of the bodies (City, Region and School Board) to meet
expenditures and maintain financial sustainability pending approval of the respective
2008 Current Budgets.
Background: In accordance with the legislation mentioned above, the City issues
Interim tax bills based on the previous year's annualized taxes.
The planned annual assessment update of all properties in Ontario has been cancelled
and all properties continue to have a valuation date of January 1, 2005. In other words,
the assessment values used to calculate the 2007 property taxes will be used for the
2008 property taxes. Assessment notices were mailed in November 2007 to property
owners whose assessment information has changed since the last assessment update,
in accordance with Provincial Legislation.
Chanqes to the Billinq Schedule
Recommendation 4, will allow the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer some
latitude, limited by Provincial legislation, in effecting whatever may be necessary in
order to ensure that the taxes are billed properly and in a timely fashion. It was always
staff's understanding that Recommendation 4 would be used to change the due dates
by a few days in order to meet Provincial legislation requirements. (Section 343,
subsection one of the Municipal Act states the property owner must have at least
twenty-one days to pay their taxes.) A report would be prepared to Council if there was
a substantial delay in the billing of the interim taxes.
Attachments:
1. By-law to establish the 2008 Interim Instalment Due Dates
Report CS 61-07 December 10, 2007
Subject: 2008 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates Page 3
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
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BY-LAW NO. xxxx/07
Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the
instalment due dates for the Interim levy 2008.
WHEREAS Section 317, of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.0.2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that the council of a local municipality may, before the adoption of the
estimates for the year, pass a By-law levying amounts on the assessment of property,
in the local municipality ratable for local municipality purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering deems it appropriate
to provide for such an interim levy on the assessment of property in this municipality.
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCil OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOllOWS:
1 . The amounts levied shall be as follows:
a. For the residential, pipeline, farmland and managed forest property classes
there shall be imposed and collected an interim levy of:
If no percentage is prescribed, 50% of the total taxes for municipal
and school purposes levied in the year 2007.
b. For the multi-residential, commercial and industrial property classes there
shall be imposed and collected an interim levy of:
If no percentage is prescribed, 50% of the total taxes for municipal
and school purposes levied in the year 2007.
c. For the payment-in-lieu property classes, there shall be imposed and
collected an interim levy of:
If no percentage is prescribed, 50% of the total taxes for municipal
and where applicable for school purposes, in the year 2007.
2. For the purposes of calculating the total amount of taxes for the year 2008 under
paragraph one, if any taxes for municipal and school purposes were levied on a
property for only part of 2007 because assessment was added to the collector's roll
during 2007, an amount shall be added equal to the additional taxes that would
have been levied on the property if taxes for municipal and school purposes had
been levied for the entire year.
3. The provision of this By-law apply in the event that assessment is added for the year
2008 to the collector's roll after the date this By-law is passed and an interim levy
shall be imposed and collected.
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4. Taxes shall be payable to the Treasurer, City of Pickering.
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5. When not in default, the payment of taxes, or any instalment thereof, may also be
made at any financial institution permitted by Subsection 346 (2) of the Municipal
Act, 2001, S.o. 2001 c. 25, as amended.
6. The Treasurer may mail, or cause to be mailed, all notices of taxes required in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.o. c. 25, as amended,
to the address of the residence or place of business or to the premises in respect of
which the taxes are payable unless the taxpayer directs the treasurer in writing to
send the bill to another address, in which case it shall be sent to that address.
Notices will not be mailed to tenants. It is the responsibility of the person taxed to
notify and collect taxes from tenants or other persons.
7. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept part payment from time to time on
account of any taxes due, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 347 (1)
and (2) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. c.25 as amended, and to give a receipt for
such part payment under Section 346 (1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.o. c.25, as
amended.
8. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to prepare and give one separate tax notice for
the collection of 2008 taxes, one notice being an INTERIM notice, with two
instalments under the provisions of Section 342 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.o.
2001, c.25 as amended, as follows:
INTERIM Tax Notice
- Due date of the first instalment February 28, 2008
- Due date of the second instalment April 28, 2008; or either date
adjusted by the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer.
9. Except in the case of taxes payable in respect of assessments made under Sections
33 and 34 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.A31, as amended, the late
payment charge of one and one-quarter percent for non-payment of taxes and
monies payable as taxes shall be added as a penalty to every tax or assessment,
rent or rate of any instalment or part thereof remaining unpaid on the first day of
default and on the first day of each calendar month thereafter in which such default
continues pursuant to subsections 345 (1), (2) and (3) of the Municipal Act 2001,
S.o. c.25 as amended. The Treasurer shall collect by distress or otherwise under
the provisions of the applicable statutes all such taxes, assessments, rents, rates or
instalments or parts thereof as shall not have been paid on or before the several
dates named as aforesaid, together with the said percentage charges as they are
incurred pursuant to sections 349, 350 and 351 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.o.
c.25 as amended.
10. In the case of taxes payable in respect of assessments made under Sections 33
and 34 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.A.31, as amended, the late payment
charge of one and one-quarter percent for non payment of taxes and monies
payable as taxes shall be added as a penalty to every tax so payable remaining
By-law No.
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unpaid on the first day after twenty-one days from the date of mailing by the 1 0 7
Treasurer of a demand for payment thereof and on the first day of each calendar
month thereafter in which default continues pursuant to subsections 345 (1), (2) and
(3) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. c.25 as amended. It shall be the duty of the
Treasurer immediately after the expiration of the said twenty-one days to collect at
once by distress or otherwise under the provisions of the applicable statutes, all
such taxes as shall not have been paid on or before the expiration of the said
twenty-one day period, together with the said percentage charges as they are
incurred pursuant to sections 349, 350 and 351 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.D.
c.25 as amended.
11. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Treasurer from proceeding at any time
with the collection of any rate, tax or assessment, or any part thereof, in accordance
with the provisions of the statutes and By-laws governing the collection of taxes.
12. Where tenants of land owned by the Crown or in which the Crown has an interest
are liable for the payment of taxes and where any such tenant has been employed
either within or outside the municipality by the same employer for not less than thirty
days, such employer shall pay over to the Treasurer on demand out of any wages,
salary or other remuneration due to such employee, the amount then payable for
taxes under this By-law and such payment shall relieve the employer from any
liability to the employee for the amount so paid.
13. If any section or portion of this By-law is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid, it is the intent of Council for the Corporation of the City of Pickering that
all remaining sections and portions of this By-law continue in force and effect.
14. That this By-law is to come into effect on the 1 st day of January, 2008.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of
December, 2007.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debi Wilcox, City Clerk
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 62-07
Date: December 10, 2007
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Revision to Select User Fees due to GST Reduction
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 62-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That Council approve the changes to the General Municipal Fees as outlined in
Attachment 1; and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: In April of this year, Council approved By-law 6749/07 and
Council Report CS 16-07 which revised the City's fees and charges to reflect the 2007
Budget. The recently announced GST reduction from 6% to 5% has created the
situation where the final price charged for a small number of fees (including GST)
results in staff having to provide a few pennies in change. For example, public skating
with 6% GST is $3.00 and with the GST at 5% the price charged would be $2.97. The
attached fee schedule reflects a small adjustment to these fees to facilitate processing
of payments and eliminates the need to make small penny transactions.
Financial Implications: None
Sustainability Implications: This report does not contain any sustainability
implications.
Background: On October 30, 2007, the Government of Canada announced in its
Economic Statement that it proposes to reduce the GST rate by one percentage point
from 6% to 5% effective January 1, 2008. As in the previous situation, this reduction
will be passed onto the taxpayer. Therefore, individuals will be paying slightly less for
those services that attract GST such as memberships or program registrations.
Report CS 62-07
Subject: Revision to Select User Fees due to GST Reduction
Date: December 10, 2007
Page 2
109
Staff have reviewed the City's current user fee schedule and have discovered that there
are a few situations where an adjustment is required to the City's fees to eliminate the
need for making small penny (change) transactions. These are primarily "door"
admissions for public skating and pre-teen dances. As stated above, staff would prefer
to maintain the public skate fee at $3.00, and therefore eliminate the need to make
change in the amount of three pennies. The rationale for this change is to facilitate the
processing of door admissions and therefore maintaining customer service. If staff had
to make change for these admissions, the line-ups at these events would increase or
additional staff would have to be hired to process admissions to maintain customer
service at its current level.
Table One under "Column E," lists those fees that staff are recommending have an
adjustment. The proposed fee changes do not increase the final price charged of any
of the fees. Under "Column F" which reflects the final price with the 5% GST all the
fees remain the same except for ten pass adult, family ten pass and twenty pass
shinny where the end user will realize a small savings.
Arena Current Full Fee Full Fee Col. B Proposed Revised
Admissions Fee 6% GST 5% GST Minus Revised Full Fee
Col. C Fee 5% GST
1 0 Pass Youth $22.64 $24.00 $23.77 $0.23 $22.86 $24.00
10 Pass Adult $30.19 $32.00 $31.70 $0.30 $30.24 $31.75
Family 10 Pass $47.17 $50.00 $49.53 $0.47 $47.14 $49.50
Table One
Proposed Fee Changes
Senior Skate $0.94 $1.00 $0.99 $0.01 $0.95 $1.00
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20 Pass Shinny $75.47 $80.00 $79.24 $0.76 $75.48 $79.25
Italicized words indicate lower full fees.
Report CS 62-07
Date: December 10, 2007
Subject: Revision to Select User Fees due to GST Reduction
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On June 18th, 2007, Council approved Resolution 142/07 that provided for special
promotion to reduce public swimming and public skating admissions on Saturdays.
Council approved that youth public swimming and skating be $2.00 and this rate and
the other special family rates of $5.00 will be maintained for the GST reduction.
Attachment 1 summarizes the fee proposed fee changes with an effective date of
January 1 , 2008.
Attachments:
1 . Proposed Fee Changes
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Proposed Fee Changes
Effective - January 1, 2008
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Current
Fee
(Excluding GST)
Proposed
Fee
(Excluding GST)
10 Pass Youth
$22.64
$22.86
10 Pass Adult
$30.19
$30.24
Family 10 Pass
$47.17
$47.14
Senior Skate
$0.94
$0.95
20 Pass Shinny
$75.47
$75.48
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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Report Number: CS 63-07
Date: December 10, 2007
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 63-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal
Act, 2001 be approved; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
Executive Summary:
Not Applicable
Financial Implications: If approved, the write-off of taxes as contained in this report
represents a gross cost of $8,120.64 with a net cost to the City of approximately
$2,089.35, the balance being charged back to the Region of Durham and the School
Boards. Pickering's share of the costs will be charged to the 2007 Current Budget
allocation under General Government - Provision for Uncollectable Taxes. The 2007
budget provision is $277,000 and $122,459.81 including the above has been spent to
date.
Sustainability Implications:
implications.
This report does not contain any sustainability
Background: The Municipal Act provides the Treasurer with various tax tools
regarding the administration and collection of property taxes. Under the provisions of
Section 357 of the Municipal Act provides for the reduction of taxes due to fire,
demolition, exemption, assessment change or error and the tax reduction is applicable
to the current year only. Section 358 of the Municipal Act, allows for the reduction of
taxes due to assessment error and this section can be applied to property taxes for the
two preceding years.
Report CS 63-07
Date: December 10, 2007
Subject: Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes
Page 2
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Attachment 1 represents properties that are classified as taxable. Change in realty tax
class can translate into lower property taxes if the property went from industrial to
commercial tax class or commercial to residential tax class. Demolitions, and other
physical changes to a property, such as removing or filling in a swimming pool, or
damage caused by fire result in a reduction in assessment and taxes.
Attachment 2 represents properties that are classified as Payment in Lieu (PILS). The
three properties were sold to the City of Pickering, therefore resulting in exempt status
as stated in Section 3 (9) of the Assessment Act.
Attachments:
1. Section 357/358 Adjustment to Taxes - Taxable
2. Section 357/358 Adjustment to Taxes - Payment in Lieu
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SECTION 357/358 ADJUSTMENTS TO TAXES - PAYMENT IN LIEU
December, 2007
APP # NAME
REASON FOR ADJUSTMI YEAR ROLL NUMBER
TOTAL
101/07 Ministry of Transportation
102/07 Ministry of Transportation
103/07 Ministry of Transportation
Became Exempt
Became Exempt
Became Exempt
2005 030-008-11500
2006 030-008-11500
2007 030-008-11500
CITY
$492.50
$497.80
$541.94
$1,532.24
REGION EDUCATION
$960.78
$1,056.07
$1,101.88
$0.00
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$3,118.73
$1,453.28
$1,553.87
$1,643.82
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92/07 Henry/Frances Tillaart
97/07 Salvatore/Anna Moncada
96/07 Martha Yeboah
120/07 City of Pickering
119/07 Cougs (Brock Road)
118/07 Linda Wawryk
117/07 Mavij Development Inc
SECTION 357/358 ADJUSTMENTS TO TAXES - TAXABLE
December, 2007
REASON FOR ADJUSTMENT
YEAR ROLL NUMBER
Removal of Rogers TV Tower
Filled in swimming pool
Damaged by Fire
Became Exempt
House Demolished
Damaged by Fire
Commercial to Residential
2007 030-009-10600
2007 020-023-12200
2007 020-016-12513
2007 010-040-05000
2007 030-011-21800
2007 020-023-24100
2007 030-020-10902
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REGION EDUCATION
$368.10 $748.43
$24.09 $48.98
$66.92 $136.07
$1.59 $3.24
$139.23 $283.09
$124.99 $254.14
$200.29 $407.22
$557.11 $1,132.74
$1,058.36
$17.72
$49.23
$1.17
$102.42
$91.94
$1,517.34
$2,174.89
$90.79
$252.22
$6.00
$524.74
$471.07
$2,124.85
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