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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 20,2008
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCILLORS:
D. Dickerson
R.Johnson
B. Littley
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
G. Paterson
A. Allison
C. Mearns
R. Holborn
S. Reynolds
D. Wilcox
C. Rose
L. Taylor
G. McGregor
D. Shields
(I) INVOCATION
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Office of Sustainability
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Solicitor
- Chief Executive Officer, Pickering Public Library
- Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
- Division Head, Culture & Recreation
- City Clerk
- Manager, Policy
- Manager, Development Review
- Principal Planner, Policy
- Deputy Clerk
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
(II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
1. Councillor McLean made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act with respect to CaRR. 88-08 being correspondence from Steve Warsh,
S.R. & R. Developments and Report PD 36-08 of the Director, Planning &
Development as he has sold property within the development. Councillor McLean did
not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter.
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(III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Resolution # 190/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
In Camera Council Minutes, September 15, 2008
Council Meeting Minutes, September 15, 2008
In Camera Council Minutes, September 29, 2008
Special Council Meeting Minutes, September 29, 2008
Special Planning & Development Committee Minutes, September 29, 2008
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, October 6, 2008
Executive Committee Minutes, October 15, 2008
CARRIED
(IV) PRESENTATIONS
1. Ontario EcoSchool Certification
Judy Gould, Waste and Energy Officer
Durham District School Board
Dunbarton High School
Rosebank Road Public School
Altona Forest Public School
Glengrove Public School
Maple Ridoe Public School
Mayor Ryan, Councillor Littley and Judy Gould, Waste and Energy Officer, Durham
District School Board congratulated Dunbarton High School, Rosebank Road Public
School, Altona forest Public School, Glengrove Public School and Maple Ridge Public
School on obtaining the Ontario EcoSchool Certification status. In order for the
schools to obtain EcoSchool status they must have programs in place that teach
students to reduce waste, save energy, teach ecological literacy and promote school
ground greening.
2. Communities In Bloom
Recoonition of 5-Bloom Winners
Mayor Ryan and Council congratulated the Communities in Bloom Advisory
Committee and City of Pickering staff on another successful Communities in Bloom
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program year. Mayor Ryan noted that the City of Pickering once again achieved a 5
Bloom rating, the highest possible ranking and also noted that special mention was
made to the City of Pickering's youth programs.
(V) DELEGATIONS
1. Paul Savel, Chair
Pickering Public Library Board
Update on Board Initiatives
Paul Savel, Chair, Pickering Public Library Board appeared before Council to update
the Community on the Board's initiatives and also explained how the Library
contributes to the development of a sustainable Community. He noted that the
Library continually works towards programs and processes that help the
environment, the economy and the social sector by recycling, reusing, trying to
reduce gas emissions by introducing electronic features so residents can access the
library from their homes and courier routes that reduce excessive driving throughout
the City. Mr. Savel noted that the Library continues to address the sustainable
concept and all future buildings and programs will keep sustainability in mind as the
Library moves forward.
2. Glenn Rainbird, O.C, Chair
Michael Angemeer, President and CEO
Veridian Corporation
Re: Annual Shareholder Update
Glenn Rainbird, Chair, Veridian Corporation and Michael Angemeer, President and
CEO, Veridian Corporation, appeared before Council to provide Council and Pickering
residents with an update on the Corporation and the energy business. They noted that
the 2007 fiscal year had a very solid performance and that the Capital expenditures
provided for growth and support in the Community.
3. John G. Smith, Campaign Chair
United Way of Aiax-Pickerina-Uxbridae
John Smith, Campaign Chair, United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge, appeared
before Council and the Community to update them on what the United Way does and
how United Way funding is spent and how it supports the Community. Mr. Smith
requested the City of Pickering's support and partnership be renewed once again by
requesting the City provide the United Way with a Grant in 2009. Mr. Smith also noted
that consideration of an increase in the Grant to provide for an increase in the cost of
living would be appreciated.
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4. Pat McNeil, SVP
Nuclear Generation Development Group
Ontario Power Generation
Re: Update on Environmental Assessment for the
Potential New Build at Darlinaton
Mr. McNeil, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Generation Development, OPG, appeared
before Council to provide an update on the New Nuclear Build at Darlington and the
Pickering B refurbishment. Mr. McNeil noted that OPG continues to be open and
transparent throughout the process by informing residents and stakeholders
throughout the process. He noted the upcoming meeting in Ajax for Pickering
residents and that they would be seeking input on the Pickering B site.
5. Laura Drake, Chair, Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee
Pat Dunnill, Chair, Pickering Museum Village Foundation
Re: Update on Brouaham Central Hotel Restoration Proiect
Laura Drake, Chair, Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee and Pat Dunnill,
Chair, Pickering Museum village Foundation, appeared before Council to update them
on the Museum initiatives and an update on the Brougham Central Hotel Restoration
project. They also expressed their desire for the City to embark on a Cultural Heritage
Plan.
6. Paul & Lori Murray
Re: Request for City Grant
Flavours bv the Bav
Paul Murray, appeared before Council and presented a proposal for a grant request
submission for the 2009 Budget to assist the 2009 Flavours by the Bay event.
8. Joe Caiata
Re: Report CS 47-08
Appeal to Variance to Fence By-law
1781 Spruce Hill Road
[Refer to New and Unfinished Business Paaes 147-1511
Joe Caiata, 1781 Spruce Hill Road, appeared before Council to request a variance to
the Fence By-law. Mr., Caiata noted that he built the fence understanding it was within
the by-law regulations and stated that height of the fence in certain areas was for
privacy reasons. He noted that due to the elevation changes in his neighbours yard
some areas of the property looked right into his backyard.
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9. Don Campbell
Re: Report CS 47-08
Appeal to Variance to Fence By-law
1781 Spruce Hill Road
[Refer to New and Unfinished Business Paaes 147-1511
Don Campbell, 1789 Spruce Hill Road, appeared before Council in opposition to the
variance of the fence by-law. Mr. Campbell noted that due to the height of the fence in
areas around his property he felt like he was imprisoned. He noted that there is no air
movement or light in some areas and felt that this would damage his grass and trees.
He stated that even though he spoke to his neighbor regarding the building of the
fence he was surprised at the height of the fence. Mr. Campbell stated he was in
opposition to the fence and noted he would either like a chain link fence or a fence no
higher then 6 feet.
10. Dennis Large
Dalar Properties
Re: Report PD 39-08
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/07
Dalar Properties Limited
1050 Squires Beach Road
(Part of Lot 32 & Part of Block C, Plan M 1040)
City of Pickerina
Dennis Large, appeared before Council in opposition to the refusal of his zoning
application and noted that they have looked throughout Pickering and cannot find a
suitable location. Mr. Large stated that if the zoning was approved he would also like
to see an office component within the by-law.
11. Gordon Willson
Re: Report PD 35-08
Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Program
-Terms of Reference
-Collaborative Study Manaaement
Gordon Willson appeared before Council and noted he did not support Seaton. He
stated that he did not feel that the expectations for Seaton could be met and felt that
the Terms of Reference need to be strengthened. He stated that we need to put
more emphasis on saving and respecting our heritage and feels no real thought has
been placed on heritage.
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12. Peter Rodrigues
Re: Report PD 35-08
Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Program
-Terms of Reference
-Collaborative Study Manaaement
Peter Rodrigues appeared before Council in opposition to the development in Seaton
and the proposed development of the area. He questioned whether the population
for Seaton was based on land acreage and noted that if high density for this area
was approved then the population could be quite a bit more. He questioned what
was so sustainable about double the population which would mean double the
garbage, double the crime, double the energy use and also noted what it would do to
the environment. Mr. Rodrigues stated that urban sprawl needed to be curbed. Mr.
Rodrigues also questioned why the landowners were allowed to participate in the
Management Committee. He stated that the public do not feel engaged in this
process and are not being listen to.
(VI) CORRESPONDENCE
1. CaRR. 81-08
BRUCE PASSMORE, DIRECTOR, OUTREACH
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (CANADA)
372 St. Catherine St. West, Suite 319
Montreal, QC H3B 1A2
Resolution # 191/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That CaRR. 81-08 from Bruce Passmore, Director, Outreach, Humane Society
International (Canada) requesting the City of Pickering consider adopting a
resolution (draft attached) with respect to the opposition of battery cage egg
production based on the inherent cruelty of confining egg-laying hens in battery
cages be received for information.
DEFEATED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
YES
NO
Councillor Johnson
Councillor Dickerson
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Councillor McLean
Councillor Littley
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Resolution # 192/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CORR. 81-08 from Bruce Passmore, Director, Outreach, Humane Society
International (Canada) requesting the City of Pickering consider adopting a
resolution (draft attached) with respect to the opposition of battery cage egg
production based on the inherent cruelty of confining egg-laying hens in battery
cages be endorsed as follows:
1. To encourage Pickering residents to;
a) as restaurants and caterers in both private and City operations, to
highlight the support for and availability of certified organic, free-range
eggs on their menus;
b) as consumers, to request the option of purchasing certified organic,
free-range eggs at retail food outlets and restaurants and, where
available, choose the certified organic, free-range option;
c) as wholesalers, to highlight the preference for and availability of
certified organic, free-range eggs in their food supply inventories;
d) as retailers, to highlight the preference for and availability of certified
organic, free-range eggs in their food stores;
2. That the operators and caterers of City-run facilities be encouraged to use
only certified organic, free-range or free-run whole (shell) eggs;
3. That a letter be written to the Provincial Government, Federal Government
and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency stating that the Pickering Council
opposes battery cage egg production based on the inherent cruelty of
confining egg-laying hens in battery cages; and,
4. That a letter be written to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
requesting all members to adopt a similar initiative.
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CARRIED ON A
RECORDED VOTE LATER
IN THE MEETING
(See Following Motion)
YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor Littley
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Resolution # 193/08
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the words in recommendation (2) of the draft motion be changed from "be
requested" to "be encouraged".
CARRIED
2. CORR. 82-08
DOUGLAS G. MARTIN
MAYOR, TOWN OF FORT ERIE
1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie. ON L2A 2S6
Resolution # 194/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That CORR. 82-08 from Douglas G. Martin, Mayor, Town of Fort Erie, requesting
support from the City of Pickering with respect to supporting a Private Member's Bill
calling for the public election of all hospital boards in the Province of Ontario as part
of the municipal elections commencing in 2010 be received for information.
CARRIED
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3. CORR. 83-08
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CITY OF PICKERING
Resolution # 195/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That CORR. 83-08 from Thomas J. Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer, City of
Pickering requesting Council direction with respect to having staff meet with the
Landowners Group to discuss the Terms of Reference made by the Planning &
Development Committee be received for information.
CARRIED
4. CaRR. 84-08
SANDRA KRANC, CITY CLERK
CITY OF OSHAWA
50 Centre Street South
Oshawa, ON L 1 H 3Z7
Resolution # 196/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CORR. 84-08 from Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawawith respect to
support for parenting events and National Bully Awareness Week be received for
information. (A copy of the City of Pickering's Zero Tolerance Policy will be
forwarded to the City of Oshawa)
CARRIED
5. CORR. 85-08
SAFE KIDS CANADA
FCM MARKETPLACE
Resolution # 197/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
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That CORR. 85-08 received from Safe Kids Canada through FCM Municipal
Marketplace to advise of the upcoming "Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard
Contest" to encourage municipalities to work with their schools to enter local
crossing guards be received for information.
CARRIED
6. CORR. 86-08
P.M. MADill, REGIONAL CLERK
REGION OF DURHAM
605 Rossland Road East. Whitby. ON L 1 N 6A3
Resolution # 198/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CORR. 86-08 from P.M. Madill, Re~ional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on September 17t , 2008, Regional Council adopted a
resolution with respect to the transfer of transit facilities from area municipalities be
received for information.
CARRIED
7. CORR. 87-08
ROBERT A. DRAGICEVIC, MCIP, RPP
SENIOR PLANNER
WALKER, NOTT, DRAGICEVIC ASSOCIATES LIMTIED
172 St. Georae Street. Toronto. On M5R 2M7
Resolution # 199/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CORR. 87-08 from Robert A. Dragicevic, Senior Principal, Walker, Nott,
Dragicevic Associates limited providing comments with respect to the Duffin
Heights Neighbourhood Environmental Servi'cing Plan be received for information.
CARRIED
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8. CaRR. 88-08
STEVE WARSH
S.R. & R DEVELOPMENTS
35 The Links Road, Suite #201
Toronto, ON M2P 1T7
Resolution # 200/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
1. That CaRR. 88-08 from Steve Warsh, S.R. & R Developments requesting
Re~ort PD 36-08 respecting parkland conveyance be referred to the November
17t Council meeting be received for information; and
2. That Report PD 36-08 of the Director, Planning & Development (Item #4 of PD
2008-11) be referred to the November 17' 2008 meeting of Council.
CARRIED
9. CaRR. 89-08
RESIDENTS LETTERS
FAIRPORT ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING
Resolution # 201/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That CORR. 89-08 from the following Pickering residents expressing their
opposition to the proposed plan for traffic calming on Fairport Road: Doreen Smith,
Harriet Willoughby, Ms. M. Kelly, Paul Bailey, Cynthia Campbell, Judith Matthers,
Cindy Turnbull and Paul Flannery be referred to the Director, Operations &
Emergency Services to report.
CARRIED
10. CORR.90-08
RECYCLING COUNCIL OF ONTARIO
Resolution # 202/08
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Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That CORR. 90-08 received to request that the City of Pickering proclaim October
19-25, 2008 as Waste Reduction Week be proclaimed.
CARRIED
11. CORR. 91-08
MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL
AFFAIRS & HOUSING
Association of Municipal Clerks and
Treasurers of Ontario
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Resolution # 203/08
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That CORR. 91-08 received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing for the
Introduction of local Government Week be endorsed and that the week of October
19-25, 2008 be proclaimed as local Government Week.
CARRIED
12. CORR. 92-08
JOHN PRESTA
DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
REGION OF DURHAM
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby. ON L 1 N 6A3
CaRR. 92A-08
SEAN lOVE, SENIOR COUNSEL
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
YORK REGION
17250 Yonge Street
Newmarket. ON L3Y 6Z1
Resolution # 204/08
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That CORR. 92-08 from John Presta, Director, Environmental Services, Region
of Durham and additional correspondence received on October 20th, 2008 from
Sean Love, Senior Counsel, Environmental Law, York Region with respect to
Director, Planning & Development Report PD 39-08, Dalar Properties. The
Region of Durham and Region of York respectfully requests that the City defer a
decision on Zoning Amendment Application A 11/07 in order to review with the
applicant and the City alternative locations for the current activities at 1050
Squires Beach Road be received for information; and
2. That Report PD 39-08 of the Director, Planning & Development (Item #5 of PD
2008-11) be deferred to the November 17,2008 meeting of Council.
CARRIED
(VII) COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) REPORT PD 2008-11 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2. Director, Planning and Development Report PD 33-08
Maxcon Developments Ltd./Cassel, Sidney/Cassel Consultants Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1827
Nugget Construction Co. Limited
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1831
Maxcon Developments Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1861
Garthwood Homes Limited/Thomas Feeley Construction Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1866
Woodsmere Properties Limited
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1875
Marshall Homes (Woodview) Limited/Rinal Enterprises Inc.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1877
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Shrone View Holdings Inc.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1887
Woodsmere Properties Limited
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1896
Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PD 33-08 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the
Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision 40M-1827, 40M-1831, 40M-1861,
40M-1866, 40M-1875, 40M-1877, 40M-1887 and 40M-1896 be received;
2. That the highways being Chickadee Court and Sparrow Circle within Plan
40M-1827 be assumed for public use;
3. That the highways being Sandhurst Crescent, Meldron Drive and Deerhurst
Court within Plan 40M-1831 be assumed for public use;
4. That the highway being Nordane Drive within Plan 40M-1861 be assumed for
public use;
5. That the highways being Lekani Court and Mountain Ash Drive within Plan
40M-1866 be assumed for public use;
6. That the highways being Woodsmere Court, Wildflower Drive and Deerhaven
Lane within Plan 40M-1875 be assumed for public use;
7. That the highway being Rouge Forest Crescent within Plan 40M-1877 be
assumed for public use;
8. That the highway being Clearside Court within Plan 40M-1887 be assumed for
public use;
9. That the highways being Summerpark Crescent, Garland Crescent and
Wildflower Drive within Plan 40M-1896 be assumed for public use;
10. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreements relating to Plans
40M-1827, 40M-1831, 40M-1861, 40M-1866, 40M-1875, 40M-1877, 40M-1887
and 40M-1896, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to,
or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including
lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and
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assumed for maintenance, save and except from Blocks 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25
and 27, Plan 40M-1827; Lot 35, the remainder of Lots 36 and 80, Blocks 99, 100,
101 and 102, Plan 40M-1831; Blocks 13,14,15 and 17, Plan 40M-1861; Block
57, Plan 40M-1866; Block 144, Plan 40M-1875; Blocks 33, 34, 35 and 38, Plan
40M-1877; Block 21, Plan 40M-1887 and Blocks 209 and 211, Plan 40M-1896;
11. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to Plans
40M-1827, 40M-1831, 40M-1861, 40M-1866, 40M-1875, 40M-1877, 40M-1887
and 40M-1896, save and except from Blocks 17 and 18, Plan 40M-1827; Lot 35
and the remainder of Lots 36 and 80, Plan 40M-1831 and Blocks 13, 14 and 15,
Plan 40M-1861, be released and removed from title;
12. That Council enact a By-law to dedicate Block 103, Plan 40M-1831 as public
highway; and
13. That Council enact a By-law to dedicate Blocks 54 and 55, Plan 40M-1866 as
public highways.
3. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 34-08
Rockwood Drive Road Extension
Road Closing and Abandonment of Easements
Reconvevance of Land/Interest to Adiacent Owners
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PD 34-08 of the Director, Planning & Development be received;
2. That Council enact a by-law to:
a) stop-up and close those portions of Rockwood Drive being Blocks 16, 17, 18
and 19, Plan 40M-2164 and Blocks 19 and 20, Plan 40M-2068 as public
highway;
b) declare those portions of Rockwood Drive being Blocks 16, 17, 18 and 19,
Plan 40M-2164 and Blocks 19 and 20, Plan 40M-2068 surplus to the needs
of the Corporation for the purpose of sale to the abutting owners, in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act and the Acquisition and
Disposal of Land Policy and subject to any required easements;
c) abandon the easements, in favour of the City, for road access/maintenance
purposes, over those parts of Lots 1, 2, 14 and 15, Plan 40M-2164,
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designated as Parts 1; 2, 3 and 4, Plan 40R-22162 and reconvey the
easement interest to the abutting owners; and
d) authorize the execution of all relevant documentation necessary to abandon
the existing access/maintenance easements, stop-up and close portions of
Rockwood Drive as public highway and effect the conveyances of same to
the abutting owners for nominal consideration, subject to any required
easements.
4. Director, Planning & Development Report PO 36-08
S.R. & R. Bay Ridges Ltd.
-Parkland Conveyance
COUNCIL DECISION
That Council confirm the requirement that S.R. & R. Bay Ridges Ltd. pay the sum of
$533,250 in lieu of the conveyance of parkland in relation to the redevelopment of the
lands in the former Bay Ridges Plaza shown on Attachment #1 to Report PD 36-08.
6. Director, Planning & Development Report PO 40-08
1291821 Ontario Limited
1070 Toy Avenue
(South Part of Lot 18, Concession 1
Parts 1 - 5, 40R-19641 and Parts 1 - 3, 40R-22986)
City of Pickerino
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 31/05 submitted by 1291821 Ontario
Limited to amend the zoning of the subject property to permit outdoor storage,
truck parking, loading facilities and railway trackage in any yard in association
with the existing permitted liquid waste management facility on lands situated on
the South Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 (Parts'1 - 5, 40R-19641 and Parts 1 - 3,
40R-22296) be approved; and
2. Further, that the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 31/05 as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 40-08 be
forwarded to City Council for enactment.
Resolution # 205/08 '
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That the Report of the Planning and Development Committee PD 2008-11, dated
October 6, 2008, be adopted save and except Items 1 and 5.
CARRIED
Item 4, being Report PD 36-08 of the Director, Planning & Development was referred
to the November 17, 2008 meeting of Council earlier in the meeting. Refer to
Resolution #200/08.
1 . Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 41-08
Duffin Heights Neighbourhood
Environmental Servicing Plan and Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC)
Category '8' Class EA
Cost Sharing Agreement
Fundinq Request for Stormwater Manaqement Facilitv and Related Infrastructure
Resolution # 206/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson.
Seconded by Councillor Littley
1. That Council receive Report PD 41-08 of the Director, Planning & Development,
regarding the Environmental Servicing Plan and ORC Category '8' Class EA
dated June 2008 for the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood;
2. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Environmental Servicing Plan
and ORC Category '8' Class EA dated June 2008, as set out in Attachment #1 to
Report PD 41-08 subject to changing the designation on lands located on the
west side of Tillings Road from Low Density Area to Medium Density Area, as set
out in Attachment #5a to Report PD 41-08;
3. That Council authorize staff to:
(i) initiate an amendment to the City's Official Plan and revisions to the Duffin
Heights Development Guidelines to implement the land use, transportation
and environmental recommendations of the Environmental Servicing Plan
including the recommendations set out in Sections 3.3 and 3.4 of this
Report; and
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(ii) advertise and host both Planning Act required meetings (Public Open
House and Statutory Public Meeting) for the above Official Plan
Amendment;
4. That Council endorse in principle entering into a cost sharing agreement with the
Duffin Heights Landowner Group respecting the provision of infrastructure in the
Duffin Heights Neighbourhood and that staff report back to Council with a report
seeking formal authority to execute the cost sharing agreement and authority to
front-fund the costs of the infrastructure as shown in Attachments #8 and #9 to
Report PO 41-08 when the agreement is in its final form;
5. That the City require a report to be submitted with all development applications
demonstrating how the site development and building design/construction is
consistent with the City's Sustainable Development Guidelines; and
6. Further, that a copy of Report PD 41-08 be forwarded to the Region of Durham,
Town of Ajax, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Durham School
Boards and the Duffin Heights Landowners Group for information.
CARRIED LATER IN
THE MEETING
(See Following Motion)
Resolution # 207/08
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #6 and
renumbering Item #6 to Item #7:
6. That a Special Planning & Development Committee meeting be held to discuss
and clarify matters respecting development of the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood
such as building heights and mixed use form in the Mixed Corridors designation,
phasing, parking and sustainable elements as input to the preparation of the draft
amendment to the City's Official Plan and draft revisions to the Development
Guidelines.
CARRIED
5. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 39-08
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/07
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Dalar Properties Limited
1050 Squires Beach Road
(Part of Lot 32 & Part of Block C, Plan M 1040)
City of Pickerino
Resolution # 208/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That Report PD 39-08 of the Director, Planning & Development be referred back to
staff for further information and discussion with the Region of Durham and the Region
of York and brought back to the November 17, 2008 meeting of Council.
CARRIED
REPORT EC 2008-08 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 28-08
Information Technology (IT) Server Room
-Ventilation and Air Conditionino, Civic Complex
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report OES 28-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services,
regarding the Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) requirements for the
Information Technology (IT) Server Room in the Civic Complex be received; and
2. That staff be directed to proceed with a formal tender process for the provision of
ventilation and air conditioning in the Information Technology Server Room.
2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 31-08 Municipal Bridge
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Restrictions
-By-law to Est~blish a Load Limit for Bridge #5001 on Whitevale Road
-Amendment to Bv-Iaw 6753/07
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report OES 31-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the establishment of safe load limits on municipal bridges be received;
and
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2. That the attached Draft By-Law limiting the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or
any class thereof, passing over certain bridges, under the jurisdiction of the
Corporation of the City of Pickering be enacted.
3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 32-08
City's Traffic & Parking By-law No. 6604/05
-Housekeepina and Updatina Amendments
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report OES 32-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding proposed amendments to the City's Traffic & Parking By-law No.
6604/05 be received; and
2. That the draft by-law attached to this report be enacted to amend By-law No.
6604/05.
4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 34-08
Supply & Delivery of One-Ton Sign Truck
-Q-63-2008
COUNCIL DECISION
1 . That Report OES 34-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the supply and delivery of One (1) One-Ton Sign Truck be received;
2. That Quotation No. Q-63-2008, as submitted by Donway Ford Sales for the
supply and delivery of One (1) One-Ton Sign Truck, in the amount of $83,233.54
(PST and GST included) be accepted;
3. That the total gross purchase cost of $83,233.54 and net purchase cost of
$79,550.64 be approved;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance
the purchase with funds received from a Transportation Infrastructure Grant as
approved in the 2008 Capital Budget; and
5. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give
effect thereto.
5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 35-08
Durham Reaion Grade 5 Action Pass Proaram
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COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report OES 35-08 regarding the Durham Region Grade 5 Action Pass
Program be received;
2. That Council approve the Durham Region Grade 5 Action Pass Program for
Grade 5 students to have free access to City of Pickering public swim and public
skate programs; and
3. That the appropriate officials at the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 40-08
Internal Controls Review - Clerks Division. Animal Services Section
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 40-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the
results of the Internal Controls Review - Clerks Division, Animal Services Section be
received for information.
7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 44-08
Tender/Contract Approval
-Councils' Summer Recess
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 44-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding
tendering and contract approvals during Councils' Summer Recess be received;
and,
2. That Council pass a resolution ratifying the approval of the Tenders and
Contracts by the Chief Administrative Officer contained in this Report during
Council's summer recess being Tender No. T-7-2008 Surface Treatment, Tender
No. T-8-2008 Pickering Lawn Bowling Greens Phase II, Tender No. T-9-2008
Path Extension to Bus Loop at Sunbird Trail Park and Tender T-11-2008 Supply
& Installation of Humidification System Pickering Civic Complex.
8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 46-08
Proposed Increase to Taxicab Fares
COUNCIL DECISION
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1. That Report CS 46-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received; and,
2. That the draft by-law, included as Attachment #1 to Report CS 46-08, to amend
By-law #6702/06 to provide for an increase to taxicab fares effective November
1, 2008 be enacted.
9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 48-08
2009 Standina Committee and Council Meetina Schedule
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 48-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the 2009 Standing Committee and Council Meeting Schedule included as
Attachment 1 to this report be approved; and
3. That the City Clerk be given authority to give effect thereto.
Resolution # 209-08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2008-07, dated October 15, 2008, be
adopted.
CARRIED
(VIII) REPORTS - NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 35-08
Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Program
-Terms of Reference
-Collaborative Study Manaaement
Resolution # 210-08
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
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1. That Report PD 35-08, of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding the
Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Program, be received;
2. That the draft Terms of Reference for the Seaton Neighbourhood Planning
Program which requires appropriate opportunity for public engagement and
consultation, be endorsed, as set out in Appendix I, as amended as follows;
Section 1.8 (Consultant Selection) - First paragraph to read: The consulting
team shall include in their proposal a section on Conflict of Interest. This section
shall contain information respecting disclosure of possible conflict of interest,
including any business, financial or other interest respecting the lands,
owners/developers of the Seaton lands, or prospective owners/developers of the
Seaton lands.
Appendix A, Section 1 (d) identification of detailed community facility
requirements including but not limited to municipal facilities, and such other
facilities as elementary and secondary schools and places of worship; and
Appendix A, Section 3 (a) beginning with the first residential neighbourhood and
employment lands along the 407 corridor, facilitating the early introduction of
transit services, alternative transportation facilities and retail and service uses to
accommodate residents' needs.
Appendix A, Section 5 (e) Requiring the commencement of the development of
the employment lands along the Highway 407 corridor prior to the
commencement of the residential neighbourhoods.
3. That the collaborative management approach to the Seaton Neighbourhood
Planning Program between the City of Pickering and the Seaton Landowner
Group (North Pickering Development Management Inc.) be endorsed;
4. That, to formalize the collaborative management approach, the Mayor and the
Clerk be authorized to enter into a Management Committee agreement with the
Landowner Group that is consistent with the terms and conditions set out in
Section 2.2 of this Report;
5. That the issuance of a Request for Proposals by the Seaton Landowner Group
for the Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Program be advertised appropriately,
authorized to the consulting firms listed below and any additional consulting firms
wishing to submit a Request for Proposal, following the execution of the
Management Committee agreement between the City and the Landowner Group:
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· Sousfields Inc.
· Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
· Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd.
. planningAlliance
. Planning Partnership
· Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc.
· Walker Nott Dragicevic Associates Limited
· Weston Consulting Group Inc., and
. Young Wright/ISI Group
6. That the following City staff be appointed to the Seaton Neighbourhood Planning
Program Management Committee: the Director, Office of Sustainability; the
Director, Planning & Development; and the Manager, Policy;
7. That Council make the final decision on any matters regarding the Seaton
Neighbourhood Planning Program and that City staff formally report to Council
regularly for information, direction and endorsement as appropriate on the work
of the Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Program as it progresses; and
8. Further, that a copy of this Report and Council's resolution be forwarded to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Infrastructure and
Energy, the Ontario Realty Corporation, the Region of Durham, the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, the Trustee for the North Pickering Development
Management Inc., and the Sernas Group (on behalf Oof the Landowner Group),
CARRIED LATER IN
THE MEETING
(See Following Motion)
Resolution # 211/08
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Report PD 35-08 be referred back to staff to meet with landowners and be
brought forward to the November 17, 2008 meeting of Council.
MOTION DEFEATED
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2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 47-08
Appeal for Variance to Fence By-law. 1781 Spruce Hill Road
Resolution # 212/08
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Report CS 47-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received; and,
2. That the variance to Fence By-law 425/76 for property know as 1781 Spruce Hill
road be denied.
CARRIED
3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 38-08
Quotation No. Q-62-2008
-City Services & Leisure Guides and Supplements
Resolution # 213/08
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report OES 38-08 regarding the City Services & Leisure Guides and
Supplements be received;
2. That Quotation No. Q-62-2008 submitted by York Region Printing for the printing
of the City Services & Leisure Guides and Supplements in the amount of
$91,145.90 (GST extra) be accepted; and,
3. Further, that the appropriate officials at the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 36-08
Playground and Park Reconstruction
-Quotation Q -71-2008
Resolution # 214/08
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Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report OES 36-08 of the (Acting) Director, Operations & Emergency
Services be received;
2. That Quotation No. Q-71...2008 submitted by Royalcrest Paving & Contracting
Limited in the amount of $87,890.25 (GST included) be accepted;
3. That the total gross project cost of $116,233 and a net project cost of $110,698
including the quotation amount and other associated costs be approved;
4. That Council of the City of Pickering authorize the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer to finance the project as follows:
a) The sum of $110,000 from the Parkland Reserve Fund as identified in the
2007 Capital Budget;
b) The balance of $698 from the 2008 Current Budget; and
5. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary action to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
(IX) BY-LAWS
6898/08
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of
enforcing parking restrictions on private property (By-law attached)
6899/08
Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 54 and 55, Plan 40M-1866 as public
highways. [Refer to Planning page 37]
6900108
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 103, Plan 40M-1831 as public highway.
[Refer to Planning page 36]
6901/08
Being a by-law to stop up and close certain portions of Rockwood Drive as
public highway, abandon easements in favour of the City and reconvey certain
lands and interests in land to the abutting owners. [Refer to Planning page 42]
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6902/08
6903/08
6904/08
6905/08
6907/08
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended
by By-law 2234/86, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering
District Planning Area, Region of Durham, on South Part of Lot 18,
Concession 1 Parts 1-5, 40R-19641 and Parts 1-3, 40R-22986, in the City of
Pickering (A31/05). [Refer to Planning pages 99-101]
Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6753/07. [Refer to Executive Page 11]
Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6604/05 [Refer to Executive pages 17-19]
Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6702/06 to confirm an increase to taxicab
fares. [Refer to Executive page 102]
Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
6718/07, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering,
Region of Durham in Part Lot 27, Range 3, Broken Front Concession,
Parts 1, 2 & Part of 3, 40R-8710, and "West Shore Boulevard (aka
Fairport Road) between Kings Highway NO.2 and Kings Highway No.
401 being road allowance between Lots 26 and 27, Concession
Broken Front", in the City of Pickering (A 15/08) (By-law attached)
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Littley moved that By-law Numbers 6898/08 to
6907/08, be adopted save and except By-law 6906/08, and the said by-laws be now read a
third time and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the
Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
By-law 6906/08 was withdrawn and referred to the November 17,2008 meeting of Council,
being the by-law attached to Report PD 39-08 of the Director, Planning & Development
which was referred to the November 17, 2008, meeting of Council.
(X) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Dickerson gave notice that he would be bringing forth a Notice of Motion
pertaining to Regional representation by population.
(XI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
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By-law Number # 6908/08
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Dickerson, moved for leave to introduce a
By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of The
Corporation of the City of Pickering at its Regular Meeting of October 20,2008.
CARRIED
(XII) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:40 am.
DATED this 20th day of October, 2008
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