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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Present:
Mayor David Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
E. Buntsma - Director, Community Services
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
• T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability
G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
P. Bigioni - City Solicitor
B. Douglas - Fire Chief
C. Grant - CEO, Pickering Public Library
R. Holborn - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
S. Reynolds - Division Head, Culture & Recreation
S. Karwowski - Manager,, Finance & Taxation
M. Carpino - (Acting) Manager, Culture & Recreation
D. Selsky Supervisor, Engineering & Capital Works
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.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
. (III) Adoption of Minutes
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Resolution #13/12
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Council Minutes, January 23, 2012
Special In Camera Council Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2012
Special Council Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2012
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, February 6, 2012
Executive [Budget] Committee Minutes, February 9, 2012
Executive Committee Minutes, February 13, 2012
Carried
(IV) Delegations
1. Forest Brook Community Church
Pickering Baha'i Community
Roland Rutland appeared before Council on behalf of Forest Brook Community Church and •
introduced Chelsea Armstrong to share information and to provide an overview with respect to
International Day for Women and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
She explained the achievements of women, detailing some of the global events.
Ellie Atkinson appeared before Council on behalf of the Pickering Baha'i Community to provide
an overview of the Baha'i Faith. She explained that equality of women and men is a
fundamental tenant of the Baha'i Faith, noting the importance of equality and education of
women.
Ms. Armstrong and Ms. Atkinson extended invitations to attend a Peace and Community
Harmony Concert being hosted at the Forest Brook Church on March 3`d to commemorate the
United Nations International Day and Week for Women and the UN International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Mr. Rutland responded to questions with respect to conferences and what more could be done
on a municipal level. He noted the need for further dialogue to define issues.
2. Julie Schembri
Re: Whitevale Bridge
Julie Schembri appeared before Council on behalf of a group of neighbours to
express their desire to see the Whitevale Bridge replacement postponed until a
response has been received from the Minister of the Environment. She noted that
while they understand the need to replace the bridge, they felt that 2.5 million was an •
excessive amount for a bridge which will serve less than 100 families. She questioned
whether the plans for the bridge comply with the Federal gas tax regulations relating to
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clean water, air and reduction of greenhouse emissions. She asked that Council
carefully consider the budget for the bridge, as they felt the bridge could be
constructed for less money. y {
A question and answer period ensued with questions regarding safety concerns, the
number of commuters utilizing the bridge, reduced widths and whether the removal of
the budget item would impact timelines for the bridge construction. Discussion also
ensued with respect to whether the replacement bridge would be in keeping with the
Heritage Conservation District Guidelines.
3. Accessibility Advisory Committee
Keith Falconer appeared before Council on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee requesting an increase in the 2012 proposed budget to allow for a'
dedicated reserve fund to cover the costs associated with the 5-year forecast for the
Accessibility Advisory Committee. He explained the five standards under the
Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the associated timelines involved in order to meet
the compliance date of 2025.
Terry Arvisais, Vice-Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee appeared before Council.
and provided a detailed overview of the projected costs in the Accessibility Advisory
Committee's 5 year forecast. He noted that the projects would be approximately 3.3
million over the next 5 years. He also noted the need for a more aggressive approach
with respect to Accessibility projects to meet the requirements under the Act.
A question and answer period ensued.
(V) Correspondence
1. Corr. 04-12
Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board
Resolution #14/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. No. 04-12 received from Ontario 9-1-1- Advisory. Board seeking financial
assistance in the suggested amount of $100.00 from each Ontario municipality with
respect to the implementation and operation of 9-1-1- Emergency Numbers systems
• in Ontario be endorsed.
Carried
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2. Corr. 05-12
Lon Harnish
Rotary Club of Ajax
255 Huntingwood Drive
Oshawa. ON L1J 7C6
Resolution #15/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. No. 05-12 received from Lon Harnish, Fundraising Chairperson, Rotary
Club of Ajax, seeking Council endorsement for the 2012 Pickering Ribfest to be a pet
free annual event be endorsed.
Carried
3. Corr. 06-12
J. Dike, Chair
Waterfront Coordinating Committee
Resolution #16/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That Corr. 06-12 received from J. Dike, Chair, Waterfront Coordinating Committee,
submitting the 2010 Annual Report and the proposed 2012 Work Plan on behalf of
the Waterfront Coordinating Committee be received for information.
Carried
(VI) Committee Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 03-12
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/11
Jodee Truck Leasing Ltd.
2580 Brock Road
.(Part Lot 10, Plan 585) City of Pickering
Resolution #17/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
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1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/11, submitted by Jodee Truck
Leasing Ltd,., to permit a four to six storey commercial building on lands being
Part Lot 10, Plan 585 be approved; and
2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 11 /11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 03-12, be finalized
and forwarded to City'Council for enactment.
Carried Later in the meeting
[Refer to following motion]
Resolution # 18/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the main motion be amended to include the following as Item 2 and that Item 2 be
renumbered as Item 3;
2. That any future site plan approval on the lands be conditional on obtaining a
clearance from the Trustee of the Duffin Heights Landowners Group, confirming
that the owner has satisfied all financial and other obligations pursuant to the
Duffin Heights Cost Sharing Agreement.
The main motion was then Carried as amended.
2. 'Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 04-12
Zoning By-law Amendment -A 18/08
2075729 Ontario Ltd.
1640 Kingston Road
(Part Lot 20, Concession 1 and Lots 1 2 & 43, Plan 316), City of Pickerinq
Resolution #1.9/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Report PD 04-12 of the Director, Planning & Development be referred to the
March 26th Council meeting.
• Carried.
Report EC 2012-03 of the. Executive Committee
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1. Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 02-12
Sustainable Pickering Program
-2011 Year-end Summary and 2012 Work Plan
Council Decision
That Council receive for information Report OS 02-12 respecting the 2011 year-end
summary and 2012 work plan for the Sustainable Pickering Program.
2. Director, Community.Services, Report CS 08-12
Local Look Back Program
Essay/Speech Competition
Council Decision
1. The Report CS 08-12 from the Director; Community Services regarding the Local
Look Back Program be received;
2. That the City of Pickering assist with the promotion of the Local Look Back
Program by posting the program flyer/information on the City's website;
3. That the program flyer/information be modified to meet Corporate standards and
that the City of Pickering provide 150 copies of the program flyer to Rosemary
McConkey for distribution to participating Pickering schools;
4. That Rosemary McConkey put together and coordinate a selection team to
review the essays submitted by participating Pickering schools and that not more
than 15 student essays be selected for recognition;
5. That City Council recognize the selected students from Pickering schools with
certificates of appreciation at a future Council meeting; and
6. That the Durham District School Board and Durham. Catholic District School
Board coordinate the attendance of selected students from Pickering schools to
the Council meeting.
Resolution #20/12
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Report EC 2012-03 of the Executive Committee dated February 13, 2012,
be adopted.
Carried
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(VII) New and Unfinished Business
1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 02-12
2012 Current Budget and Financial Statements
Excluded Expenses Reporting as Required by Ontario Regulation 284/09
Resolution #21/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CST 02-12 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received; and,
2. That Report CST 02-12 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
regarding the exclusion of certain expenses from the 2012 Budget be adopted in.
accordance with the provisions of Ontario Regulation 284/09 of the Municipal Act
2001.
Carried
2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 03-12
2012 Current & Capital Budgets
The Chief Administrative Officer noted that all the revisions as directed at the February
9th Executive Budget meeting had been incorporated into the report, for an overall
increase on the property tax base of 2.11 He also made note of two revisions to the
recommendation portion of the report.
A detailed discussion period ensued with respect to the Whitevale Bridge as well as
future plans for Whitevale Road. Numerous questions were posed regarding traffic
issues, the age and safety concerns of the bridge, timelines for construction, width and
design elements for the bridge and what the results of deferring this budget item to
2013 would be. Staff provided clarification accordingly.
Resolution #22/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
. 1. That Report CST 03-12 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
approved;
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a) That the 2012 Current. Budget expenditure for personnel expenditures,
consisting of salaries and wages (Account 1100), overtime (Account 1200)
and employer contributions (Account 1400), in the total amount of
$44,598,940 be approved;
b) That. the 2012 Gross Current Budget expenditures for City purposes in the
amount of $31,872,296 (excludes personnel expenditures) less estimated
current revenues of $27,763,478 (City Revenues of $27,300,478 plus
463,000 for assessment growth) and net transfer from the Rate
Stabilization Reserve of $2,560,338 ($2,817,338 less $257,000) for City
operations be approved;
C) That the Capital from Current expenditure in the amount of $1,602,050
funded by $952,000 from property taxes and $650,000 from a transfer from
the Rate Stabilization Reserve be approved;
d) That the total final City levy under a), b) and c) above plus an additional
$100,000 for Seaton Professional fees and $75,000 funding for new
seniors centre (transferred to reserve) for a total final levy of $47,274,470
which is approximately a 2.93% increase over 2011 be approved;
2. a) That the 2012 Capital Budget for the City of Pickering with a Gross
Expenditure of $31,409,625 be adopted as presented and financing as
amended below;
b) That the financing of the following projects contained in the draft 2012
Capital Budget be revised as follows:
Project Original Financing Revised Financing
East Shore Senior's Centre
Roof Replacement (5701.1202.1701)
Debt - 5 year $156,000 -
Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund - $156,000
(5701.1202.7505)
Greenwood Community Centre
Roof Replacement (5719.1202.1623)
Invest in Ontario Grant $90,000 -
Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund -
(5701.1202.7505) $90,000
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Third Concession (5320.1213.1701)
Debt - 5 Year $275,000 -
Development Charges - Roads
(5320.121.3.7610) - $69,000
City Share DC Projects
(5320.1213.7022) - $206,000
c) That the following capital financing sources be approved as presented in
the amended 2012 Capital Budget:
Transfer from Current Fund to Capital Fund $951,575
Transfers from Reserves:
Rate Stabilization Res (7021) 650,475
Dunbarton Pool Surcharge (7032) 33,000
• - Don Beer Arena Res. (7033) 90,000
- Rec Complex Core Surcharge (7034) 50,600
- Rec Complex Pool Reserve (7035) 18,000
-Rec Complex Arena (7036) 50,000
Vehicle Replacement Res (7040) 60,000
- Move Ontario Reserve (7043) 56,600
- Land Purchase Reserve (7047) 200,000
Financial Systems Reserve (7049) 275,000
Transfers from Reserve Funds
- Development Charges (7610 to 7620) 843,751
- Parkland Development (7502) 550,000
- Federal Gas Tax Funds (7505) 3,203,000
- City Share Dev. Charges Projects (7022) 1,198,724
Third Party Contribution (7501) 200,000
Debt - 5 yr 1,395,000
Debt - 10 yr 2,855,000
Debt - 20 yr 2,875,000
Internal Loan - 5 yr 345,000
Provincial Grant - Invest in Ontario 228,900
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Provincial Grant -Trans. Initiatives 140,000
Provincial Grant - Municipal Rd. Infrastructure 235,000
Provincial Grant - Frenchman's Bay 3,000,000
Federal Grant - Frenchman's Bay 3,000,000
York Region Funding Agreement 1,835,000
Sale of Land - Duffin Heights (1595) 7,000,000
Donations (1592) 70,000
Total $31,409,625
d) That total external debt financing of $7,125,000 for the projects identified in
the 2012 Capital Budget, and as indicated in this report, in the amount of
$1,395,000 for a period not to exceed 5 years, $2,855,000 for a period not
to exceed 10 years and $2,875,000 for a period not to exceed 20 years be
approved;
e) That the internal loan in the amount of $345,000 be undertaken at the
discretion of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer; •
f) That projects identified in the 2012 Capital Budget as being financed
through the issuance of debt be subject to additional, specific approval of
the expenditure and the financing by Council;
g) That any debt repayment, interest or financing provisions contained in the
annual Current Operating Budget not used in the current year's payments
requirements may, at the discretion of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer, be used to apply towards additional principal repayment,
outstanding loan or debt charges or to reduce debt, internal loans or any
other amounts to be financed;
h) That all Capital expenditures or portions thereof, approved in the 2012
Capital budgets to be financed through the issuance of debt, may, at the
be financed
discretion of the Director Corporate Services & Treasurer,
through internal loans, current or capital funds or a combination thereof;
i) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make
draws from Reserve and Reserve Funds for projects included in the
approved capital budget up to the amount approved;
j) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized at his
discretion to apply any excess funds through the issuance of debentures as
provided for under Section 413 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended;
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3. That Council approve the cancellation of the 2010 capital project (Account
5780.1023) Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance Project;
4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to transfer:
a) Any surplus current operating funds at year-end in excess of approximately
$125,000 in the following ratio: 30% to the Rate Stabilization Reserve
(7021), 30% to the Capital Equipment Replacement Reserve (7001) and
40% to the City Share DC Projects Reserve (7022);
b) Any funds necessary from the Rate Stabilization Reserve in order to ensure
that the Current Budget results in a year end surplus of no less than
$125,000;
c) The balance in the Capital Maintenance & Management System Reserve
(7046) to the Financial Systems Reserve (7049) and the Capital Reserve be
closed;
• d) $75,000 to the new Senior Centre Reserve (7050).
5. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any
changes or undertake any actions necessary, in order to ensure that the budget
plan accommodates any reallocation of 2012 current operating expenditures and
revenues resulting from any reorganization and to reflect any adjustment in taxes
or tax rates due to Provincial and Regional tax policy changes;
6. That any under expenditures from projects funded from Reserves or Reserve
Funds may be used to fund over expenditures for approved projects funded from
the same source(s);
7. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to:
a) Undertake transactions in the spot or forward (12 months or less) currency
markets in order to effect United States dollar denominated expenditures in
the Current or Capital Budgets;
b) Enter into leases or rental agreements for the provision of vehicles or
equipment required for temporary use during periods of equipment breakdown
or repair or during periods of increased need (eg. inclement weather);
c) Restate the 2012 Current Operating Budgets, Accounts 1100 (Salaries &
Wages), 1200 (Overtime) and 1400 (Employer Contributions), to reflect any
CUPE negotiated settlement;
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8. That Council pass the attached General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law
which provides for the fees and charges that are incorporated into the 2012
Current Budget;
9. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to adjust, where
appropriate, the per kilometre travel expense reimbursement rate during the year
in order to maintain a reasonable level of reimbursement with any increase in
cost being met from under expenditures in other accounts;
10. That Council approve the reallocation of the Seaton Professional fees
expenditure of $300,000 to account 2126.2392.0000 General Government
Purchased Services to facilitate reporting requirements to the appropriate cost
centre;
11. That Council approve the continuing engagement of the firm of Watson and
Associates to complete the following projects: City Development Charge .Study,
Seaton Development Charge Study, City-wide Seaton Development Charge
Study, Seaton Financial Impact Study and any other studies related to Seaton
and or Duffin Heights; .
12. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to initiate or
defend any assessment appeals necessary to protect the City's interests
including the engagement of the firm Walker Poole Nixon LLP and the firm of
Municipal Tax Equity Consultants;
13. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to undertake the
purchase of the CityWide Tangible Assets software program from Public Sector
Digest Inc. at a total cost of $35,000 as provided for in the 2012 Current Budget
(2196.5974).
14. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to refinance
the remaining portion of the debenture issue for the Expansion and Renovations
of the Don Beer Arena as follows:
a) that the sum of $1,057,000 be financed by the issue of debentures through the
Regional Municipality of Durham for a period not exceeding ten years;
b) that the issuing cost be funded from property taxes:
c) that the annual repayment charges in the approximate amount of $122,000 be
included in the annual Current Budget commencing in 201.3 and thereafter
until the debt is repaid;
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d) that the Treasurer be authorized to make any changes, adjustments, and
revisions to amounts, terms, conditions or take any actions necessary in order
to effect the foregoing;
e) That the draft by-law attached to this report be enacted;
15. That any funds remaining unspent in account 5719.1013.6183 at the end of any
fiscal year be transferred to the Reserve for Accessibility Initiatives; and,
16. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect
thereto.
Carried on a Divided Motion
Later in the Meeting
[Refer to following motions]
Resolution # 23/12
• Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the 2.5 million allocation for the-Whitevale Bridge Replacement be removed from
the proposed 2012 budget.
Motion Defeated on a
Recorded Vote as follows:
Yes No
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Ashe
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Dickerson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
A brief discussion period ensued with Councillor O'Connell requesting financial
statements be submitted from DWAC.
Resolution # 24/12
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
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That $20,000 of the total $30,000 grant to DWAC be removed from the 2012 proposed
budget.
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
A discussion period ensued with respect to requesting organizations which receive
funding from the City of Pickering to provide financial statements.
Resolution #25/12
Moved by Councillor McLean .
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That funds not be extended to any organizations which receives funding from the City
of Pickering until financial statements are reviewed by the Chief Administrative Officer
and Treasurer.
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
Resolution #26/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the request for financial statements from all organizations be referred to staff to
report.
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Motion. Defeated on a
Recorded Vote as follows:
Yes No
Councillor Ashe Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Pickles Councillor McLean
Mayor Ryan Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Rodrigues
Council took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 10:05 pm
Discussion ensued with respect to the Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance.
Clarification was provided with respect to the jurisdiction of the entrance and funding.
Resolution # 27/12
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
• Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
That 1.5 million of debt ,financing for the Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance be
removed from the proposed 2012 Capital Budget.
Motion Defeated on a
Recorded Vote as follows:
Yes No
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Ashe
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Dickerson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Resolution # 28/12
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the Treasurer be directed to reallocate $56,770, the cost savings found and
reduced during the Executive Budget Committee meeting to the Accessibility Capital
Budget and that the funds received by the City as reimbursement for legal fees also be
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allocated to the Accessibility Capital Budget up to $3,230 to bring the total Accessibility
Capital Budget increase to a total of $60,000 and that the Seaton legal fee reduction
not be included in this reallocation.
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
Councillor O'Connell noted her concerns with the total debt ratio and rate stabilization
reserves, noting the need for more long term planning.
Resolution # 29/12
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues •
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the main motion be divided to have the resurfacing of Sideline 20 dealt with
separately.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the resurfacing of Sideline 20 in the amount of $150,000, be approved.
Carried Unanimously
The main motion was then Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes No
Councillor Ashe Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Dickerson Councillor Rodrigues
Councillor McLean •
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
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3. Director, Community Services, Report CS 09-12
City of Pickerinq Comments on the Regional Cycling Plan Review
Resolution #30/12
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1: That Report CS 09-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding the
Regional Cycling Plan Review be received;
2. That Regional Council be requested to direct Regional staff to:
a) modify the current work plan such that the presentation of the draft updated
Regional Cycling Plan is made at the May 24, 2012 Joint meeting of the
Finance and Administration, Planning and Economic Development; Works
and Health and Social Services Committee instead of the March 22, 2012
meeting;
• b) include a commitment that will ensure continuous, reliable and sustainable
funding to address the construction, repair, maintenance, monitoring and
promotion of the Regional Cycling Plan through the development of an
on-going 5 year capital plan as part of the Region's annual budgeting
process;
c) recommend a revision to the current regional policy in order that
implementation initiatives of the Regional Cycling Plan are not confined to
strictly correspond with road improvement projects, but may also be
considered independent of road construction to close network gaps and
facilitate key connections along cycling spines identified in the Regional
Cycling Plan;
d) modify the current work plan to require public and stakeholder consultation
to be undertaken by the Region, given that updating the Regional Cycling
Plan is a Regional initiative and is inter-municipal in scope;
3. That Regional Council be requested to provide the area municipalities,
stakeholders and public with sufficient time to analyze the draft updated Regional
I Cycling Plan by requesting comments no later than September 30, 2012; and
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4. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report CS 09-12 to the Regional
Municipality of Durham and all local municipalities in Durham Region.
Carried
4. Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 04-12
Proposed Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
-Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
Resolution #31/12
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report OS 04-12 regarding the proposed Southwestern Ontario
Development Fund - Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, be
received;
2. That Pickering Council request the Minister of Economic Development and •
Innovation to ensure that all municipalities in the Province have equal access to
development funding opportunities; and
3. That the City Clerk forward a copy of this report to the Premier of Ontario, the
Minister of Economic Development and Innovation; the Minister of Finance, the
MPPs for Pickering- Scarborough East, Ajax-Pickering, and all other members of
Provincial Parliament in Durham Region, Regional Council and all municipal
councils in Durham, and all Boards of Trade in Durham Region and all Chambers
of Commerce in Durham Region.
Carried
(VIII) By-laws
7190/12 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of
enforcing parking restrictions on private property.
7191/12 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham in Part of
Lot 10, Plan 585, in the City of Pickering. (A 11/11)
7192/12 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 6, Registrar's Compiled Plan 819, .
being Part 3, Plan 40R-27362, Pickering, as public highway.
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7193/12 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 20, Concession 3, designated as Part
2, Plan 40R-27282 as a public highway and name it Winville Road and to
dedicate those parts'of Lot 19, Concession 3, designated as Parts 2 and 7, Plan
40R-27228 as a public highway and name them Zents Drive.
7194112 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6191/03 to confirm.General Municipal Fees.
7195/12 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 12, Plan 282, being Part 10, Plan 40R-
27230, Pickering, as public highway.
7196/12 Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of refunding
debentures in the amount of $1,057,000 for the expansion and renovations of the
Don Beer Arena in the City of Pickering.
Third Reading:
Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved that By-law Numbers 7190/12 to
7196/12, be adopted, and the said by-laws be now read a third time and.passed and that
the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
(X) Confidential Matters
In accordance with Procedural By-law 6746/07 and the provisions of the Municipal Act,
an In. Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution #32/12
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Council move In Camera in accordance with the provisions of.the Municipal Act
and Procedural By-law 6746/07, in that the matters to be discussed relate to personal
matters about an identifiable individual.
Carried
a) Confidential Verbal Update from the Division Head, Human Resources
with Respect to Personnel Matters
Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control
of the In Camera minutes.]
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b) Appointments to Advisory Boards and Committees
Information on the applications were reviewed In Camera in accordance with the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the personal
information was used solely for the purpose of assessing the applicant's qualifications
for appointment to one of the City's Advisory Committees.
That the following appointments be confirmed thereto for a term to expire on
November 30, 2014.
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
Janet Mehak
Elke Pryswitt
Charles Sopher
Carried in an Open
Session of Council
(IX) Other Business
The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following;
1) Councillor O'Connell requested an update from DWAC regarding how grant money
has been spent to date and what future initiatives have been planned.
2) Councillor O'Connell requested that the City Clerk confirm Council and all Advisory
Committees what the role of the Council Representative is and to investigate motions
that have been moved by a Council Representative and have them properly moved by
Committee members.
(X) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number #7197/12
Councillor Ashe, 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 February 21, 2012.
(XI) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Dickerson •
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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That the meeting be adjourned at 11:40 pm.
Carried','k'
his 21St day of February, 2012.
Dated t y ryMayoLit yan
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
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