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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 20, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 FICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe D. Dickerson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles Ir P. Rodrigues Also Present: T. Prevedel- - Chief Administrative Officer E. Bunstma - Director, Community Services N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development: T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer B. Douglas Fire Chief D. Shields - City Clerk L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) Invocation Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (III) Adoption of Minutes Resolution #116%11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles Council Minutes, May 16, 2011 In Camera Council Minutes, June 6, 2011 Special Council Meeting Minutes, June 6, 2011 1 City 0~ _ Council Meeting Minutes ' Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers Planning & Development Committee Minutes, June 6, 2011 Executive Committee Minutes, June 13, 2011 Carried (IV) Presentations 1. Mayor Ryan welcomed the Pickering Soccer Club, Under 16 Girls, congratulating the team on winning the 2010 Canadian National Championship. The team, coaches and managers were all recognized for their accomplishments and were presented with a certificate of recognition and City of Pickering Bicentennial lawn chairs. (V) Delegations 1. Keith Falconer, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, appeared before Council. He recognized the Committee members and City staff. He indicated the main objective of the Committee is to raise awareness of accessibility issues, noting that the number of people with disabilities will rise with increased population growth. He then introduced Terry Arvisais, Vice-Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee who provided an overview of the 2010 accomplishments and 2011 work plan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee. He also provided an update with respect to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) through the aid of a power point presentation. A question and answer period ensued. Mr. Falconer also informed Council of their plans. to provide an online survey which they hope to have available on the City's website this September to provide feedback from the community. 2. Laura Drake, Chair, Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee appeared before Council and acknowledged the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee and City staff. She indicated that the Committee hopes to work with more City Departments through the Strategic plan process. She then introduced Rhonda Lawson, who provided an overview of the Committee's Strategic Plan. Ms. Lawson noted the strategic goals and priorities and indicated the need to focus on obtaining artifacts for the years between 1910 and 1920. She also explained the projected timetable for their identified projects and provided Council with the recommendations that were passed at their meeting of May 19, 2011. A question and answer period ensued. 2 City oo _ Council Meeting Minutes _ Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers 4 (VI) Correspondence 1. Corr. 29-11 Pat Watson Corporation of the Town of Thessalon P.O. Box 220, 187 Main Street Thessalon, ON M51-1 3C6 Resolution # 117/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean. That Corr. 29-11 from. Pat Watson, Corporation of the Town of. Thessalon, seeking Council support of their resolution passed on May 2, 2011 requesting the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to reconsider the provisions of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with respect to the negative impacts created by the installation of ground mounted solar systems be received for information. Carried 2. Corr. 30-11 Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer Township of South Frontenac P.O. Box 100 4432 George Street Sydenham, ON KOH 2T0 Resolution #118/11. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Corr. 30-11 from Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of South Frontenac seeking support of a resolution passed on June 7t", 2011 with respect to their request that the Province of Ontario introduce measures to control the sale of products in Ontario which are completely recyclable or compostable and packaged in materials that are completely recyclable or compostable be received for information. I Carried 3 City 0¢ Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. Corr. 31-11 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk Region of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Resolution #119/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Corr. 31-11 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham seeking endorsement of a recommendation passed on June 8, 2011 with respect to addressing the issue of the shortage of judicial resources in the Central East Region be endorsed. Carried 4. Corr. 32-11 Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration 6th Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto. ON. M7A 2R9 Resolution #120/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Corr. 32-11 from Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and. Immigration seeking nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The deadline for nominations is August 17, 2011 be received for information. Carried 5. Corr. 33-11 Keith Falconer, Chair Accessibility Advisory Committee Resolution #121/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 4 Citq Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 FICU 7:30 PM Council Chambers That Corr. 33-11 from Keith Falconer, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, submitting the 2010 Annual Report and the proposed 2011 Annual Work Plan on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. be received for information.. Carried (VII) Committee Reports a) Report PD 2011-06 of the Planning & Development 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 16-11 Request for Council's. Permission to Develop through Land Severance The Estate of Paul Pickard 1861 Woodview Avenue (Part of Lot 12, Plan 282), City of Pickering Council Decision That the request by The Estate of Paul-Pickard to permit the division of the subject lands being Part of Lot 12, Plan 282 (municipally known as 1861 Woodview Avenue) through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 17-11 Request for Council's Permission to Develop through Land Severance Almont Homes Inc. 1790 Rosebank Road (Part Lot 31, Concession 1), City of Pickering Council Decision That the request made by Almont Homes Inc., to permit the division of the subject lands being Part Lot 31, Concession 1 (municipally known as 1790 Rosebank Road) through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved. 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report, PD 18-11 Zoning Amendment Application A 11/10 Starbank Developments 1786 Corp. on behalf of Golden Prospect . Enterprises Ltd. 1786 and 1790 Liverpool Road (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-15786) City of Pickering Council Decision 5 CLtq oo _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 submitted by Starbank Development 1786 Corp., on lands being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-15786, City of Pickering to amend the zoning by-law to permit a financial institution use with an associated drive-through facility, be endorsed; 2. That the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to support Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 as endorsed by Council; and 3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 18-11 be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment, should the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board be withdrawn. b) Report EC 2011-06 of the Executive Committee 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 26-11 2010 Year End Audit Council Decision 1. That Report CST 26-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Year-end Communication Report as submitted by Deloitte & Touche LLP be received for information; 3. That the 2010 draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of Pickering be approved; and, 4. That Deloitte & Touche LLP be reappointed to provide external auditing services to the City of Pickering for a 5 year term. 3. Director, Community Services, Report CS 21-11 Holy Redeemer Catholic School Traffic Concerns No Stopping By-law, Liverpool Road No Parking By-law. Liverpool Road School Bus Loading Zone by-law, Liverpool Road Amendment to By-law 6604/05 Holy Redeemer Catholic School Crosswalk Relocation, Liverpool Road Council Decision 6 Cirt Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. That Report CS 21-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 be received; 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "1" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering; 3. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering; 4. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "3" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of a school bus loading zone on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering; and 5. That the crosswalk on Liverpool Road located at the Holy Redeemer Catholic School north driveway be relocated to the south side of Ilona Park Road (north intersection). 4. Director, Community Services, Report CS 22-11 Tender for Roof Replacement = East Shore Community Centre Tender No. T-11-2011 Council Decision 1. That Report CS 22-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the Roof Replacement at the East Shore Community Centre be received.; 2. That Tender T-11-2011 submitted by Crawford Roofing Corp. at a cost of $291,540.00 (HST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $323,180 (HST included) and a net project cost of $291,034 (net of HST rebate) including the tender amount and other associated costs be approved; 4. That Council authorizes the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the projects as follows: a) the sum of $110,000, as provided for in the 2011 approved Capital Budget. - Senior Centre, be funded by a transfer from the Federal Gas Tax Grant Reserve Fund; 7 City o¢~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers b) the sum of $181,034 from the 2010 approved. Capital Budget - Recreation Arenas' Dehumidification System, be reallocated to this project and be funded by a transfer from the Federal, Gas Tax Grant Reserve Fund; c) the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to give effect to the foregoing; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 23-11 2011 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations Council Decision That Report CST 23-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2011 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations be received for information. 6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 24-11 Development Charges Reserve Fund - Statement of the Treasurer for 2010 Council Decision That Report CST 24-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Reserve Fund be received for information. 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 27-11 2010 Pre-Audit Balances of Reserves and Reserve Funds Council Decision That Report CST 27-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received for information. 8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 28-11 Development Charges - Annual Indexing Council Decision 1. That Report CST 28-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 8 Cicq 00 Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 PICXE 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That effective July 1, 2011 as provided for in Section 16 of By-law 6978/09, the Development Charges referred to in Sections 6 and 11 of that By-law be increased by 1 percent; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 29-11 2011/2012 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal Council Decision 1. That Report CST 29-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the City of Pickering renew its property, liability and other insurance policies through the Frank Cowan Company for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 inclusive on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer; 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, as part of the Risk Management Program, be authorized to continue the Reimbursable Deductible Program through the Insurance Adjuster and the Frank Cowan Company and further, that the Director be authorized to settle, any claims including any adjusting and legal fees where it is in the City's interest to do so; 4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to purchase additional insurance, make changes to deductibles and existing coverages, and alter terms and conditions as becomes desirable or necessary in order to limit potential liability exposure and to protect the assets of the City and it's elected officials and staff; and, 5. That the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 10. Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 11-11 Bingo Licensing Charitable Bingo and Gaming Revitalization Initiative Council Decision 1. That the City of Pickering enter into a contract with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) for electronic bingo and gaming in order to work 9 City Council Meeting Minutes _ Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers with the OLGC, the Charity Organizations and Delta Bingo in a "Bingo Revitalization Program"; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. Resolution #122/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Report PD 2011-06 of the Planning & Development Committee dated June 6, 2011 and Report EC 2011-06 of the Executive Committee dated June 13, 2011, be adopted, save and except Item No, 2. of the Executive Committee. Carried 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 25-11 Fair Wade Policy Resolution # 123/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report CST 25-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Fair Wage Policy be received for information; and, 2. That Council adopt Recommendation 2 of Report CS 30-10 of the Director Corporate Services & Treasurer and, the Council of the City of Pickering :implement the Fair Wage Policy attached to report CS 30-10, as follows; a) The attached Fair Wage Policy for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Contracts exceeding $1 million to require that all contractors bidding on contracts for the City provide wages, benefits and hours to their employees in compliance with the City's Fair Wage Policy be adopted; b) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to establish and implement a Fair Wage Policy process and undertake any required actions; c) That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto; 10 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers d) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to approach the appropriate staff of the City of Toronto for compliance investigation and enforcement purposes. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote (VIII) By-laws 7144/11 Being a by-law to stop up and close the portion of road allowance between Range 3, BFC and Concession 1, Pickering, being Part 8, Plan 40R-11387 as public highway and deem it surplus to the Corporation. 7145/11 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (A 11/10) 7146/11 Being a by-law to exempt Part of Lots 1 and 3, Plan 40M-1918, being Parts 6, 9 and 10, Plan 40R-19416 from part lot control. 7147/11 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing parking restrictions on private property. 7148/11 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. Third Reading: Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved that By-law Numbers 7143/11 to 7148/11, be adopted, save and except By71aw No. 7143/11 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. Resolution # 124/11 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Discussion ensued and the Director, Planning & Development provided clarification with respect to the areas of coverage designated in the by-law. 7143/11 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 119 to 129 on Plan 40M-2437, Pickering, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. 11 i City o~ _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 PICKERESIG 7:30 PM Council Chambers Carried on a Recorded a Vote as Follows: Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Councillor Rodrigues Mayor Ryan Resolution # 125/11 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the introduction of a Notice of Motion with respect to the consolidation of Seaton and ROPA 128 at the Ontario Municipal Board. Motion Defeated on a Recorded Vote as Follows:. Yes No Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan (1X) Other Business 1) Councillor O'Connell gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice of Ir Motion at the July Council meeting with respect to the Seaton/ROPA 128 Consolidation . Resolution # 126/11 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Council move In Camera for the purpose of discussing a legal matter regarding the decision of the 2010.Election Compliance Audit Committee. 12 Council Meeting Minutes Monday June 20, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers Councillor Dickerson. declared a conflict of interest and did not take part in the vote. Motion Tied and Defeated on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes No Councillor O'Connell Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Councillor Rodrigues Mayor Ryan 2) Councillor Rodrigues requested confirmation with respect to the timelines regarding the Court date for the decision made by the 2010 Election Compliance Audit Committee. (X) Confirmation By-law By-law Number #7149/11 Councillor Pickles, 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 June 20, 2011. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote I (XI) Adjournment Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 pm. Carried Dated this 20th day of June, 2011 May yan Debbie-Shields City Clefk \ 13 i