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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 23, 2009 City q Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 PKXE 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. Melymuk - (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer E. Buntsma - Director, Operations & Emergency Services N. Carroll Director, Planning & Development G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer A. Allison - City Solicitor D. Wilcox - City Clerk C. Rose - Manager, Policy G. McGregor - Principal Planner - Policy L. Harker - Coordinator, Records & Elections (1) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Councillor McLean made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Report PD 14-09, S.R & R Bay Ridges Ltd, as he has sold property within the development. Councillor McLean did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter. (III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution # 52/09 1 City 0~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean In Camera Council Minutes, February 17, 2009 Council Minutes, February 17, 2009 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, March 2, 2009 Executive Committee Minutes, March 9, 2009 (as amended) CARRIED (IV) DELEGATIONS 1. Pat McNeil Ontario Power Generation Re: OPG's New Nuclear Build at Darlington Project Pat McNeil, from Ontario Power Generation gave an update of the Nuclear Build at the Darlington Site with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. McNeil noted that the EA report is to be submitted in September of this year. Mr. McNeil described the total socio-economic impacts in Durham Region, and environmental impacts and emergency plans in the event of an emergency. OPG is committed to having an open and transparent process throughout this endeavor. A question and answer period ensued. 2. Bonnie Harkness, CEO Gayle Clow, Volunteer United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge Re: Recruitment of Volunteers Bonnie Harkness, CEO, and Gayle Clow (Volunteer), from the United Way of Ajax- Pickering-Uxbridge appeared before Council to thank the City of Pickering for their support in 2008. The United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge raised a total of 1.7 million dollars in 2008. Ms. Clow discussed the various volunteer needs of the program. She noted that 83% of the money raised by the United Way goes to the agencies, and the volunteers in the programs are pertinent to their success. She further advised that there exists a particular pressing need on the Citizens Review Panel, a panel that ensures agencies that apply to the United Way are deserving of the funds they receive. 2 Czcy o Council Meeting Minutes PICYIKEIUNG Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. Harry Froussios Senior Planner Zelinka Priamo Ltd. Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 05-09 Application for Minor Variance to Sign By-law 2493/87, as amended Pickering Brock Centre - 1755-1805 Pickering Parkway Harry Froussios, Senior Planner with Zelinka Priamo Ltd. appeared before Council with regards to Report CS 05-09, Minor Sign Variance Application for 1755-1805 Pickering Parkway. Mr. Froussios advised that his client is no longer pursuing the video sign board, but would like to encourage Council to consider approving the remainder of the application. He stated that the revised request was supported by staff. A question and answer period ensued. 4. Robert Munshaw Patrick Dovigi Damian Rodriguez Direct Line Environmental Corporation Re: Amendment to Certificate of Approval Processing and Transfer Station for Liquid and Soil Industrial Waste Robert Munshaw, Damian Rodriguez and Patrick Dovigi from Direct Line Environmental Corporation appeared before Council in support of the Amendment to Certificate of Approval and to respond to any questions from Council. Mr. Munshaw provided a brief history of his company, noting it has been in the City of Pickering since 1990. A question and answer period ensued. 5. Patricia Korol Re: 555 Mountain Ash Drive - Fence Exemption [Refer to CORR. 32-091 Patricia Korol, appeared before Council in opposition to the Fence Height Exemption Application of 555 Mountain Ash Drive. Ms. Korol feels that residents were not consulted prior to the fence height exemption and that as an open, transparent government, they should be. Ms. Korol would like Council to consult citizens prior to fence height exemptions and encourages public consultation and the revision of the Fence By-law 425/76. 3 Cicy Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers A question and answer period ensued. 6. Wayne Gibson Re: Traffic Calming on Fairport Road Wayne Gibson appeared before Council in support of traffic calming on Fairport Road. Mr. Gibson would like Council to meet with residents to discuss the completion of all work in 2009. Mr. Gibson advised that all parties were willing to come to an early, cost effective solution. 7. Charlotte Sheardown Re: Traffic Calming on Fairport Road Charlotte Sheardown appeared before Council in opposition to the traffic calming on Fairport Road. Ms. Sheardown stated that costs of implementing traffic calming are the biggest obstacle. She did indicate that she was willing to meet with all parties to reach a consensus decision. 8. Peter Rodrigues Re: Report PD 13-09 Durham Region Growth Plan Peter Rodrigues appeared before Council in opposition to Report PD 13-09 with respect to the Durham Region Growth Plan. Mr. Rodrigues stated that he is not against development, building houses, or providing jobs, but is opposed to growth that cannot be sustained. Mr. Rodrigues also noted that he believes environmental assessments are not being completed, and would like to promote an increase in high-density developments. A question and answer period ensued. 9. Angie Jones Re: Report PD 13-09 Durham Region Growth Plan Angie Jones appeared before Council in opposition to Report PD 13-09 with respect to the Durham Region Growth Plan. Ms. Jones questioned why this report did not go to the Planning & Development Committee prior to Council and questioned the urgency of the approval of this report. Ms. Jones also noted that the City does not appear to be supporting agriculture and rural lands, and feels this should be an important component of the Durham Region Growth Plan,. A question and answer period ensued. 4 City Council Meeting Minutes PICXEIUNG Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 10. Steve Murray Re: Report PD 13-09 Durham Region Growth Plan Steve Murray appeared before Council in opposition to Report PD 13-09 due to his concern on the impact on prime agricultural land. He outlined his concerns and noted that he had only recently been made aware of the Growth Plan and was strongly opposed to this. A question and answer period ensued. 11. Ashwin Baskaran Re: Nuclear Issues Ashwin Baskaran appeared before Council in opposition to nuclear refurbishment in the City of Pickering. Mr. Baskaran described his involvement with SANE, Students Against Nuclear Energy and described the human health effects of radiation and high levels of tritium in water. Mr. Baskaran also discussed alternatives to nuclear power, which includes healthier and greener alternatives such as wind, solar, and geo-thermal energy. 12. Chai Kalevar Re: Nuclear Issues Chai Kalevar appeared before Council in opposition to nuclear refurbishment in the City of Pickering. With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Kalevar described the effects of tritium in water, and outlined his suggestions in lieu of nuclear energy. Council took a recess at 10:15 pm and reconvened at 10:25 pm. (V) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 26-09 ANGIE HACHE, CITY CLERK CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY P O Box 500 Stn A 200 Brady Street Sudbury, ON P3A 5P3 Resolution #53/09 5 Cry Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 26-09 from Angie Hache, City Clerk, City of Greater Sudbury, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution passed by the City of Greater Sudbury on February 11, 2009 concerning the regulation and provision of resources to monitor retirement homes be endorsed. CARRIED 2. CORR. 27-09 DIRECTOR, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CITY OF PICKERING Resolution #54/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That CORR. 27-09 from the Director, Planning & Development dated March 18, 2009 with respect to an Application to Amend Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval #A680301, from Direct Line Environmental Services inc. for property municipally known as 1048, 1060/1070 Toy Avenue be supported subject to several conditions related to site operations and site plan approval. These conditions include: • That the owner receive revised site plan approval from the City prior to commencing the additional activities sought through the Certificate of Approval amendment application; • that the outdoor soils storage activity be limited to the northern property (1070 Toy Avenue) and be restricted to a maximum height of 6.0 metres; • that the facility only receive soil for treatment from the Province of Ontario; and 2. That the City Clerk advise the Ministry of the Environment and Direct Line Environmental Services Inc. of Council's decision. CARRIED 3. CORR. 28-09 ROGER HANMER, REGIONAL DIRECTOR MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION Central Region 2nd Floor, Bldg. D 6 Croy Council Meeting Minutes PICXERING Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Downsview, ON M3M 1J8 A question and answer period ensued. Resolution #55/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 28-09 from the Ministry of Transportation in response to Report OES 46-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services with respect to West Duffins Creek Bridge be received and further that Council confirm their previous position as outlined in Report OES 46-08 and copy MPP's on their response. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE 4. CORR. 29-09 TERRI D. DANIELS ROGERS WIRELESS PARTNERSHIP 8200 Dixie Road & Development Brampton, ON L6T OC1 Resolution #56/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That CORR. 29-09 from Terri D. Daniels, Rogers Wireless Partnership with respect to a proposal by Rogers Communications Inc. to install wireless communications on City owned property municipally known as Lots 34 and 35, Concession 5 be referred to Planning & Development Committee with the Director, Planning & Development to report on the matter. CARRIED 5. CORR. 30-09 ULLI S. WATKISS, CITY CLERK CITY OF TORONTO City Hall, 12th Floor West 100 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 7 Council Meeting Minutes fill Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #57/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 30-09 from Ullis S. Watkiss, City Clerk, City of Toronto, with respect to a resolution passed on January 27 and 28, 2009 regarding the development of regulations which will ensure that comprehensive and effective energy efficiency measures are in place and to take immediate steps to improve protection for tenants from negative impacts of sub-metering be received for information. CARRIED 6. CORR. 31-09 RESIDENTS CORRESPONDENCE RE: PROPOSED INCINERATOR Resolution #58/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 31-09 from Whitby residents Chris White and Rebecca Harrison expressing concerns with respect to the proposed incinerator site in Clarington and the location and times of the meetings be received for information. CARRIED 7. CORR. 32-09 TOM LAWSON R.R. 2 Port Hope, ON L1A 3V6 Resolution #59/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 32-09 from Tom Lawson expressing concerns with respect to the Pickering B refurbishment be received for information. CARRIED 8 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 8. CORR. 33-09 PATRICIA KOROL 545 Mountain Ash Drive Pickering, ON L1W 3Z8 A question and answer period ensued. Resolution #60/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That CORR. 33-09 from Patricia Korol with respect to an exemption to Fence By-law No. 425/76 for 555 Mountain Ash Drive, Pickering be received for information. CARRIED 9. CORR. 34-09 KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM TOWN CLERK TOWN OF MARKHAM 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, ON L3R 9W3 Resolution #61/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 34-09 from Kimberley Kitteringham, Town Clerk, Town of Markham with respect to a resolution passed on February 10, 2009 seeking Council's support regarding the establishment of federal tax incentives for heritage properties be endorsed. CARRIED 10. CORR. 35-09 LYNDA SHEPHERD THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY 13-575 Thornton Road North Oshawa ON L1 J 81_5 9 City a~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #62/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 35-09 from Lynda Shepherd, The Canadian Hearing Society requesting the City of Pickering proclaim May, 2009 as Hearing Awareness Month be proclaimed. CARRIED 11. CORR. 36-09 SARA LAWSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR PARKINSON SOCIETY CANADA CENTRAL & NORTHERN ONTARIO 4211 Yonge Street, Suite 321 Toronto, ON M2P 2A9 Resolution #63/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 36-09 from Sara Lawson, Community Development Coordinator, Parkinson Society Canada Central & Northern Ontario requesting the City of Pickering proclaim April, 2009 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month be proclaimed. CARRIED 12. CORR. 37-09 ELAINE GORAJ FUNDRAISING & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CHILD FIND ONTARIO 440A Britannia Road East Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9 Resolution #64/09 10 Cit ~0 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 37-09 from Elaine Goraj, Fundraising & Program Development, Child Find Ontario, requesting the City of Pickering proclaim May 25, 2009 as Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign and National Missing Children's Day be proclaimed. CARRIED 13. CORR. 38-09 MARISA CARPINO SUPERVISOR, CULTURE & RECREATION CITY OF PICKERING Resolution #65/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 38-09 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation, City of Pickering, requesting the City of Pickering proclaim March 21, 2009 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination be proclaimed. CARRIED 14. CORR. 39-09 MARISA CARPINO SUPERVISOR, CULTURE & RECREATION CITY OF PICKERING Resolution #66/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 39-09 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation, City of Pickering, requesting the City of Pickering proclaim May, 2009 as Asian Heritage Month be proclaimed. CARRIED 11 Ciro Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers VI) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT EC 2009-03 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 12-09 First Nations Trail Project - Western Gateway COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 12-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the First Nations Trail Project - Western Gateway be received; 2. That Council acknowledge that staff will be proceeding with the tendering of the Western Gateway project prior to 2009 budget approval; 3. That, notwithstanding the provisions of the City's Purchasing Policy, Council approve the appointment of Johnson Sustronk & Weinstein to provide consultant services for the Western Gateway project at an estimated cost of $30,000; 4. That Council provide approval to modify the 1977 agreement with the City of Toronto, to relieve them from the responsibility to maintain the eastern approaches to the Rouge River pedestrian bridge; 5. The Council provide approval to enter into an agreement with the Canadian National Railway Company, for the reconstruction of the pedestrian crossing under the CN Rail lines; and 6. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the TRCA for their information. 3. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 03-09 Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 03-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information be received for information. Resolution #67/09 12 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2009-03, dated March 9, 2009, be adopted, save and except. Item 2. CARRIED 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 05-09 Application for Minor Variance to Sign By-law 2493/87, as amended - Pickering Brock Centre - 1755 - 1805 Pickering Parkway Resolution #68/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to include 3 d) to the recommendation as outlined in page 99 of the agenda. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE COUNCIL DECISION 1.' That Report CS 05-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the application for minor variance to Sign By-law 2439/07, as amended, submitted by Bayfield Realty Advisors on behalf of Pickering Brock Centre, for property municipally known as 1755-1805 Pickering Parkway, be approved as follows; a) The request to permit an increased height for the proposed pylon sign `132', Highway 401 frontage; b) The proposed roof top signage for Unit A16; 3. That the application for minor variance to Sign By-law 2439/07, as amended, submitted by Bayfield Realty Advisors on behalf of Pickering Brock Centre, for property municipally known as 1755-1805 Pickering Parkway, be approved as follows; 13 Croy o~► Council Meeting Minutes J Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers c) The request to permit an increased height for pylon sign `61', Brock Road frontage; d) The request to permit an increased height for pylon sign `133', Pickering Parkway frontage is approved; and 4. That the appropriate officials be given the authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED (VII) NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 13-09 Region of Durham's Growth Plan Implementation Study - Proposed Amendment to the Regional Official Plan Detailed discussion ensued on this matter. Councillor Johnson provided written comments from David Clark for distribution to Council. Mr. Clark outlined his objections to the proposed Durham Region Growth Plan and his concerns on the impacts of prime agricultural land. Written comments from Doris Hopper-Riede were provided to Council regarding her objection to the Durham Region Growth Plan and her concern on the impact of prime agricultural land. Resolution #69/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Littley 1. That Report PD 13-09 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding the Region of Durham's Proposed Amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan to incorporate recommendations of the Region of Durham's Growth Plan Implementation Study, and to incorporate Food Security Principles be received; 2. That the comments contained in Report PD 13-09 on the Proposed Amendment to the Regional Official Plan to implement the Region of Durham Growth Plan Implementation Study be endorsed, and that Council request the Region to incorporate the following changes: a) the land use structure as shown on Exhibit 4 to the proposed Amendment and provided as Appendix I to Report PD 13-09 be revised as follows: 14 City Council Meeting Minutes { y Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers i) replace the Regional Centre designation with a new Urban Growth Centre designation for downtown Pickering; _ ii) designate a Future Regional Centre designation, at Salem Road and the Seventh Concession Road in northeast Pickering; iii) delete the Regional Corridor overlay along Taunton Road and delete the Living Area designation on lands located between Taunton Road and the C.P. Rail line within the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood; and iv) add the Regional Corridor overlay along Brock Road between the Highway 401 interchange and Bayly Street; b) the transit priority network as shown on Exhibit 8 to the proposed Amendment and provided as Appendix II to Report PD 13-09 be revised as follows: (i) replace the future commuter station symbol with a transportation hub symbol for the GO Train Station in Seaton; and c) the detailed comments and revisions to the policies of the proposed Amendment provided as Appendix III to Report PD 13-09 be incorporated into the final Amendment to the Regional Official Plan; 3. That Council support the Region's commitment to undertake the Infrastructure and Fiscal Analysis to address infrastructure, transit and servicing costs relating to new urban areas identified on Exhibit 4 to the Region's proposed Amendment and provided as Attachment #3 to Report PD 13-09; 4. That Council request the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to extend the required Growth Plan Conformity submission deadline by one year, from June 16, 2009 to June 16, 2010 for the City of Pickering; and 5. Further, that a copy of Report PD 13-09 and Pickering Council's resolution on the matter be forwarded to the Region of Durham, other Durham Area Municipalities, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Transportation. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motions) Resolution #70/09 15 Cuyo¢ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor McLean That Item 2 a) of the main motion be amended by adding the following as part v; "add Pickering's Urban Growth Centre population and employment of 26,800 jobs and persons at a ratio of 1:1." MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Dickerson Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Resolution #71/09 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the main motion be amended by adding Item #4, and the balance be renumbered accordingly; "That the Region of Durham defer the decision of designating the North-East Pickering "whitebelt lands" in the Regional urban boundary until at least the first five year review of the Region's "Growing Durham" growth plan; and That the information from the fiscal and updated watershed study be used to make informed decisions in regard to urban expansion into the area." MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Littley Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 16 Czty Council Meeting Minutes PICKEIqNG Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #72/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the main motion be amended by adding Item #4 and renumbering accordingly: "That the Proposed Amendment to the Regional Official Plan to implement the Region of Durham Growth Plan Implementation Study be amended to exclude all references to Seaton." MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Resolution #73/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #5 and the balance renumbered accordingly; The Region, in discussions with City staff, will clarify the population and employment figures, along with the ratio of population to employment in Northeast Pickering, Seaton and the existing Pickering urban area, including separate figures for the corridors and the urban growth centre, including the airport and non-airport employment figures. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE 17 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #74/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #6 and the balance renumbered accordingly; That the Region of Durham be advised that, the Council of the City of Pickering hereby reconfirms its position that it does not support a Pickering airport and that any growth assumptions of the study should not be based on the introduction of an airport. CARRIED The main motion, as amended, was then CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Dickerson Councillor McLean Councillor Littley Councillor Pickles Councillor O'Connell Mayor Ryan 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 14-09 S.R. & R. Bay Ridges Ltd. Addendum to Report Number PD 47-08 -Parkland Conveyance Detailed discussed ensued on this matter. Resolution #75/09 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report PD 14-09 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 18 City oq Council Meeting Minutes YF!R-l _ Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That Council confirm the requirement that S.R. & R. Bay Ridges Ltd. ("SR&R") 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; 3. That payment of the total parkland amount of $533,250 be phased to coincide with the issuance of above-ground building permits for each of the three phases of the site's redevelopment - the first being the construction of 110 townhouses, the second being the construction of Building/Tower A (236 units), and the third being the construction of Building/Tower B (141 units) and the remaining 10 townhouses; and 4. Further, that $81,976.87 of the $200,000 already paid on account of parkland be returned to SR&R in order to be consistent with a phased payment approach. CARRIED 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 14-09 Dunbarton Indoor Pool Renovation Project -Tender No. T-17-2008 -Request for Additional Funding Resolution #76/09 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report OES 14-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding additional funding for the Dunbarton Indoor Pool Renovation Project be received; 2. That additional expenditures in the total amount of $150,000 (GST excluded) be approved; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the additional required expenditures from funds received under the "Investing in Ontario Act, 2008"; and 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take any actions necessary to give effect thereto. CARRIED 19 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers (VIII)NOTICE OF MOTION 1. INCREASING ORGAN DONATIONS - SAVING LIVES f DEFERREDI WHEREAS according to media reports there are nearly 1,700 Ontarians waiting for organ transplants; and WHEREAS according to media reports, there are about 4,000 Canadians waiting for organ transplants; and WHEREAS according to media reports, 140 to 250 people die each year in Canada awaiting organ transplants; and WHEREAS according to the. Canadian Medical Association Journal presumed consent, making every eligible person automatic organ donor upon death unless they specifically opt out ahead of time, is practiced in various forms in Europe in countries such as Belgium and Spain; and WHEREAS the current system in Ontario requires persons who want to donate their organs to fill out a donor card to notify family members who are then asked to provide final consent even if the donor filled out an organ donor consent card; and WHEREAS many good organs that could be donated are being buried or cremated rather than harvested for those in great need or even dying on waiting lists; and WHEREAS a recent Toronto Star - Angus Reid poll has found that 64% of Ontarians support provincial legislation that would make everyone an automatic organ donor unless they explicitly opt out; and WHEREAS such legislation would cut a long standing chronic shortage of organ donors across the province and save many lives. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Pickering encourage and support provincial legislation for making every eligible person an automatic organ donor upon death unless they specifically opt out ahead of time to address the chronic shortage of organ donations and saving many lives. This motion be forwarded to the Canadian Transplant Association, the Trillium Gift of Life, all municipalities in Durham Region, Regional Health & Social Services Committee, Ontario Municipal Association, and MPP's for Ajax-Pickering and Scarborough East-Pickering. 20 City Council Meeting Minutes PICXEMG Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers MOTION WAS DEFERRED TO THE APRIL COUNCIL MEETING (IX) BY-LAWS 6937/09 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing parking restrictions on private property. THIRD READING: Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor McLean moved that By-law Number 69374/09, be adopted, and the said by-law be now read a third time and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (X) OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #77/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a Notice of Motion with respect to Traffic Calming on Fairport Road. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE a) Fairport Road - Citizens Group for Traffic Calming Resolution #78/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley WHEREAS Fairport Road has, and continues to be an integral north/south collector road situated between Kingston Road and the Third Concession; and 21 City o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS The volume of vehicular traffic has increased substantially, particularly since roadway improvements were completed some 10 years ago, with resulting vehicular movement safety concerns to residents residing on Fairport Road; and WHEREAS Residents of Fairport Road, for many years have sought the City's and police assistance in making the roadway safer for pedestrian crossing, for cyclists and for motorists culminating in the formation of a "Citizens' Group for Traffic Calming" (Group) over 1 year ago; and WHEREAS The Group have met, with their members and City staff, to present their suggestions and to discuss various "tools" (opinions) which could be implemented in order to effect traffic calming on Fairport Road; and WHEREAS Interested stakeholders from Fairport Road and the surrounding community came together on March 3rd, 2009 to review and understand the various tools available and the need for traffic calming but were unable to reach any consensus; and WHEREAS The suggestion that a further public meeting take place in the Fall of 2009, following a staff review of comments, to present staff's recommendation(s) has been deemed by those involved to be far too long a period to wait for a response; and WHEREAS The Group designated a member to meet and discuss with a member of the group opposed, a solution which they believe would appeal to residents on both sides of the issue; and WHEREAS Initial findings would indicate that the two factions have tentatively reached an understanding on a solution which meets the needs of the residents, can be effected in short order and is cost effective for the City, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED That prior to the Executive Committee Meting of May 11tH 2009, City Traffic Engineering staff arrange, and meet, with known representatives of each side to hear and discuss their solution and that staff prepare a report and recommendation to be considered by the Executive Committee on May 11th, 2009; and FURTHER That any signage and/or solution which would require an amending by-law be ready for presentation to City Council for determination at the Council Meeting of May 19tH 2009; and FURTHER That any solutions not requiring road work (i.e. pavement removal) as approved by Council, staff be prepared to complete prior to August 31 st, 2009. CARRIED 22 Crr~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 23, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers b) Councillor O'Connell gave notice of her intention to bring forward a Notice of Motion regarding the Water Pollution Control Plant. (XI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number #6938/09 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 March 23, 2009. CARRIED (XII) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the meeting be adjourned at 1:35 am. CARRIED DATED this 23rd day of March, 2009 MAYOR rP41YAN DEBI A. WILCOX CITY CLERK 23