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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 16, 2012 Cat, Council Meeting Minutes • Monday, April 16, 2012 - ar � l 7:30 PM Council Chambers 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 G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer . ` N. Carroll Director, Planning & Development T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability . P. Bigioni - City Solicitor B. Douglas - Fire Chief R. Holborn - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering D. Shields - City Clerk I. Janton - Planner II Site Planning C. Hodge - Coordinator, Economic Development L. Harker - Coordinator, Records and Elections (I) 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 • Resolution # 53/12 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1 • Ca,/ oo =° Council Meeting Minutes ®r - Monday, April 16, 2012 fiNN ONIK 7:30 PM Council Chambers In Camera Council Minutes, March 26, 2012 Council Minutes, March 26, 2012 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, April 2, 2012 Executive Committee Minutes, April 10, 2012 Carried (IV) Presentations 1. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 and Ladies Auxiliary— Easter Parade Float Mayor Ryan provided an overview of the Easter Parade Float and specifically thanked those City'employees that participated in the design and construction of the float. Councillor Dickerson presented Greg Stokman, Justin Anderson and Greg Scott with a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 and the Ladies Auxiliary. (V) Delegations Resolution # 54/12 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to hear the additional delegation of Cat Beattie and Andy McKinnon. Carried 1. Aiax-Pickering Board of Trade Gary Strange, President, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade appeared before Council to provide the 2012 update on the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Mr. Strange provided an overview of the critical issues that will be focused on in 2012, including transportation, the Pickering Airport Lands, economic development, emergency preparedness and business continuity, public transit links to the rest of the GTA and Durham Region. Mr. Strange thanked the City of Pickering for.its continued support. 2. Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Nesbit-Newman House, 560 Park Crescent Mike Sawchuck, Vice-Chair, Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, provided a Power Point presentation to Council on the potential Heritage Designation of 560 Park 2 • Citq o0 = Council Meeting Minutes o27-fifilErgE Monday, April 16, 2012 raNCI N- K 7:30 PM Council Chambers Crescent. Mr. Sawchuck and the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee are recommending the immediate designation of this property, and outlined the benefits of proceeding with a designation. Mr. Sawchuck also summarized the historical significance of the property and the designation process. Heritage Pickering formally requested the endorsement to proceed with the designation of the Nesbit-Newman House. A question and answer period ensued. Resolution # 55/12 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow Mike Sawchuck to return to answer questions, if required, immediately following the delegations for the Nesbit-Newman House, 560 Park Crescent. Carried 3. Ian Mathany, Estate Trustee, Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company Nesbit-Newman House, 560 Park Crescent Ian Mathany, Estate Trustee for the estate of Harry Newman appeared before Council to request a deferral of the heritage designation for 560 Park Crescent. Mr. Mathany confirmed that they take no position at this point, they would simply like more time to review the material and work with staff before launching into a formal process. A question and answer period ensued. 4. Nesbit-Newman House, 560 Park Crescent a) Mary Humphrys, 926 Sunrise Avenue, appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Ms. Humphrys presented to the City Clerk a petition in support of the designation with over 1,100 signatures. A brief question and answer period ensued. b) Susan Slocum, 705 Sandcastle Court, appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Ms. Slocum was also involved in obtaining support for the petition to designate 560 Park Crescent and presented a few of the petition responses. 3 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2012 VWSKINIOC 7:30 PM Council Chambers c) Bruce Smith, 705 Sandcastle Court, appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent and noted the potential benefits to all stakeholders involved. d) Richard Newman, 560 Park Crescent, appeared before Council in opposition to the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Mr. Newman stated that he is the current resident of 560 Park Crescent and provided Council with an impression of what it is like to live in an old home, including details about how much work it takes to keep up such a property. Mr. Newman noted that the foundation currently required costly repairs. e) Madeline Smith, 705 Sandcastle Court, appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Ms. Smith described growing up in such a neighbourhood and reiterated the importance of valuing such a significant historical property. f) Patricia Newman was not in attendance for the meeting but provided her comments in writing. Her sister, Margaret Marsh read her comments and noted her support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent but does not want the whole property designated because it would impose financial hardships in the sale of the property. Ms. Newman would support heritage designation of the house and 1/3 of the surrounding land. g) Margaret Marsh appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Ms. Marsh is in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent but does not want the whole property designated because she believes the value of the property would be negatively affected by this designation. Ms. Marsh would support heritage designation of the house and 1/3 of the surrounding land. h) Beverly Hendry, 721 Sandcastle Court, appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Ms. Hendry advised Council that the home is a beacon in their community and adds great value. i) Cat Beattie appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Ms. Beattie spoke about achieving the balance of positives and negatives of living in this neighbourhood and believes that Council should reinforce the positives, such as the protection of the significant property. j) Andy McKinnon appeared before Council in support of the Heritage Designation of 560 Park Crescent. Mr. McKinnon expressed his concern about seeing the loss of Pickering's heritage and specifically mentioned the importance of protecting the abundance of mature trees on the property. 4 Citgroo Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2012 411.41 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the rules be suspended to deal with Report PD 11-12, Item #1 from New and Unfinished Business. Carried 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 11-12 Historical/Architectural Designation -Nesbit-Newman House, 560. Park Crescent Resolution # 56/12 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1. That Report PD 11-12 be received; 2. That Council endorse the recommendation of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee for designation of the Nesbit-Newman House; 3. That the City Clerk be authorized to begin procedures to have the Nesbit- Newman House, municipally known as 560 Park Crescent, designated under Part IV, of the Ontario Heritage Act; 4. That any lot established through a future development process to accommodate the Nesbit-Newman House be configured so as to distinguish the home within the neighbourhood and provide a reasonable property boundary to retain the heritage context, being approximately 135 feet in frontage on Park Crescent and 140 feet in depth; 5. That the City Clerk, in consultation with Heritage Pickering, draft and forward an appropriate 'Notice of Intent to Designate' to the owners of the property, the Ontario Heritage Trust, and the local newspaper; and 6. Further, that the City Clerk be directed to draft the necessary by-law together with the reasons for designation for Council approval. Carried unanimously on a Recorded Vote Council took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 10:10 pm. 5 Ca,/ 4 Council Meeting Minutes ' ' Monday, April 16, 2012 7:30 PM Council Chambers 5. Accessibility Advisory Committee 2011 Annual Report & 2012 Work Plan Keith Falconer, Chair, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee, provided a Power Point presentation to Council that outlined the Committee's accomplishments in 2011. Terry Arvisais, Vice-Chair, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee, continued with the presentation to Council, detailing the Committee's 2012 Proposed Work Plan. The work plan includes building on the Accessibility Awareness Event, Policy Review, outreach to Pickering residents and continued liaisons with City staff. (VI) Correspondence 1. Corr. 11-12 Keith Falconer, Chair Accessibility Advisory Committee Resolution # 57/12 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Corr. 11-12 received from Keith Falconer, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, submitting the 2011 Annual Report and the proposed 2012 Work Plan on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received for information. Carried 3. Corr. 12-12 Marisa Carpino, Manager, Culture & Recreation Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee Resolution # 58/12 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Corr. 12-12 received from Marisa Carpino, Manager, Culture & Recreation, submitting the 2011 Annual Report on behalf of the Pickering Museum.Village Advisory Committee be received for information. Carried 6 City .1-n Council Meeting Minutes Tiraui.1 Monday, April 16, 2012 l a arell 7:30 PM Council Chambers (VII)Committee Reports a) Report PD 04-12 of the Planning & Development Committee 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 08-12 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/11 Fonke Holdings Corporation 1565 Greenmount Street (Block 76, Plan 40M-1512, Part 1, 40R-15611), City of Pickering Council Decision 1. That Report PD 08-12 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/11 submitted by Fonke Holdings Inc. to permit residential uses on lands being Block 76, Plan 40M-1512, Part 1, 40R-15611, City of Pickering be approved; and 3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A16/11, as set out in Appendix Ito Report PD 08-12, be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 09-12 Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01 (R2) Zoning Amendment Application A 15/11 Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 3, City of Pickering Council Decision 1. That Report PD 09-12•of the Director, Planning & Development be received; • 2. That Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01(R2) submitted by . Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited, to permit a red-line revision to a draft approved plan of subdivision on lands being Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 3, as shown on the Applicant's Revised Plan Attachment #3 to Report PD 09-12, be endorsed; 3. That the proposed amendments to the conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01(R2) as set out in Appendix Ito Report PD 09-12 be endorsed; 4. That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised of City Councils decision on the request for red-line revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01 (R2) and 7 City of Council Meeting Minutes 14111= Monday, April 16, 2012 NOIK11414101 7:30 PM Council Chambers that the City Solicitor be authorized to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the requested red-line revision; 5. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/11, submitted by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited to permit a commercial block for a variety of commercial uses, including office, retail, personal service and restaurant, and for residential use being various forms of townhouses be approved; and 6. Further, that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/11 submitted by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited, to amend the zoning of the subject property to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01(R2), as outlined in Appendix II to Report PD 09-12 be endorsed and the by-law be finalized and forward to Council for enactment following the Ontario Municipal Board approval of the revisions to the draft plan of subdivision. Resolution # 59/12 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Report PD 04-12 of the Planning & Development Committee dated April 2, 2012, be adopted. Carried b) Report EC 05-12 of the Executive Committee 1. Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 03-12 Rouge National Urban Park -Status Update and Statement of Intent Council Decision 1. That Council receive for information, Report OS 03-12 concerning a status - update and Statement of Intent on the establishment of a Rouge National Urban Park; 2. That Council endorse the Statement of Intent attached to this Report as Attachment 1, confirming the City's interest in working collaboratively with Parks Canada and other stakeholders in the establishment of the Rouge National Urban Park; and 3. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Parks Canada, the Province of Ontario (Ministry of Infrastructure), the Rouge Park Alliance, the City of Toronto, the 8 City o0 Council Meeting Minutes , gir_J Wit:= Monday, April 16, 2012 . W CIa1 1 7:30 PM Council Chambers Town of Markham, the Region of York, the Region of Durham and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. 2. Director, Community Services, Report CS 10-12 City of Pickering Five Year Accessibility Plan (2012-2016) -Endorsed by the City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Council Decision 1. That Report CS 10-12 regarding the City of Pickering Five Year Accessibility Plan (2012-2016) be received; and 2. That Council endorse the City of Pickering Five Year Accessibility Plan (2012- 2016) as prepared by staff and endorsed by the City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee. 3. Director, Community Services, Report CS 11-12 T-1-2012 -Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets Council Decision 1. That Report CS 11-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding the tender for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets be received; 2. That Tender No.T-1-2012 submitted by Four Seasons Site Development Limited in the amount of $535,897.42 (HST included) and a net cost of$482,592.23 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3. That the total gross project cost of$699,748 (HST included), including the tender amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of$630,145 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project by transferring the sum of$630,145 from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund, as provided for in the 2012 approved Roads Capital Budget; and 5. Further that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 4. Director, Community Services, Report CS 12-12 Great Lakes Protection Act 9 Cary Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2012 NONMatile[ 7:30 PM Council Chambers Council Decision 1. That Report CS 12-12 of the Director, Community Services, regarding the Great Lakes Protection Act be received; 2. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report CS 12-12 to the Ontario Minister of the Environment for consideration as input into the proposed Great Lakes Protection Act; 3. That the Province be requested to provide consideration for the provision of a stable infrastructure funding source for municipalities to undertake required retrofits; 4. That the Province be requested to immediately update the Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual so that Municipalities have the tools they need to ensure their stormwater systems are resilient in light of climate change; and 5. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report CS 12-12 to The Regional Municipality of Durham, Toronto and Region Conservation, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, and the area municipalities in Durham Region. 6. Director, Community Services, Report CS 14-12 No Parking By-Law, Amberlea Road Signage and Pavement Markings Improvements, Amberlea Road Amendment to By-law 6604/05 Council Decision 1. That Report CS 14-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding the installation of No Parking zones, and improvements to signage and pavement markings on Amberlea Road be received; 2. 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, specifically to address parking concerns on Amberlea Road at the curve by St. Mary Park; and 3. Further, that additional signage and pavement markings be installed for guidance on Amberlea Road at the curve by St. Mary Park, and additional speed limit signs be installed on Amberlea Road. 10 . Cat/ 00 _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2012 .-.; '_ice i i „�,-,_ = 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 07-12 Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Report . Council Decision That Report CST 07-12 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received for information. 8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 08-12 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act—Adjustment to Taxes • Council Decision 1. That Report CST 08-12 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Resolution # 60/12 Moved by-Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Report EC 05-12 of the Executive Committee dated April 10, 2012 save and except Item #5 be adopted. Carried • 5. Director, Community Services, Report CS 13-12 • Stop Signs for Safe Pedestrian Crossings on Major Oaks Road and Dellbrook Avenue, • Amendment to By-law 6604/05 • Resolution # 61/12 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles • 11 Cat' :±,±1 Council Meeting Minutes ;a, g Monday, April 16, 2012 r_ON��V 7:30 PM ����� Council Chambers 1. That Report CS 13-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding the installation of stop signs for safe pedestrian crossings at two locations on Major Oaks Road and one location on Dellbrook Avenue, and a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic and parking by-law 6604/05 be received; 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "7" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stop signs on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to address the proposed addition of three additional all-way stop locations at the following intersections: • Major Oaks Road at Duberry Drive • Major Oaks Road at Greenmount Street • Dellbrook Avenue at Meriadoc Drive; and 3. That crosswalk pavement markings be painted at the new all-way stop locations, as well as all approaches at the existing all-way stop at the intersection of Major Oaks Road and Dellbrook Avenue. Carried unanimously on a Recorded Vote (VIII) New and Unfinished Business 2. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 08-12 Authority to Sign Friendship Agreements Mayor Ryan gave Council a report on his trip to China. He outlined his travels, focusing on the opportunities to utilize some benchmarking lessons on long term strategic planning and outlined the benefits of Friendship Agreements. The full report was submitted to the City Clerk for the public record. • Resolution #62/12 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1. That Friendship Agreements and agreements of a similar nature with national and subnational governments of the People's Republic of China, and with other foreign jurisdictions, be signed by and at the discretion of the Mayor on behalf of the City, without binding the City financially or otherwise; 12 Cali oie Council Meeting Minutes "'"mi ,F Monday, April 16, 2012 NCO/Li titer 7:30 PM • Council Chambers 2. That the Memorandum of Understanding between City of Taicang, Jiangsu Province of the People's Republic of China and City of Pickering of Ontario Province of Canada; the Memo of Friendship Cooperation between Yuhang District of the People's Republic of China and City of Pickering of Canada; and the Memorandum of Understanding between Xianning City of the People's Republic of China and City of Pickering of Canada signed on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Pickering be ratified and adopted; and 3. That such agreements, once executed, be circulated to City Council and the Chief Administrative Officer and filed with the City Clerk. Carried unanimously on a • Recorded Vote IX) Notice of Motion • Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Gaming Facility Resolution # 63/12 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles WHEREAS the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have indicated their desire to locate a casino in the GTA; and WHEREAS the introduction of gaming facilities has lead to the attraction of hotels and/or convention facilities, other entertainment complexes and, most importantly, employment opportunities; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has significant land holdings within the Employment Lands Corridor adjacent to the 407; and WHEREAS the host municipality receives a share of the gaming revenue (in Ajax's case over $7 million per annum); and WHEREAS a Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act request confirms that only 8.49% of the Ajax OLG facility's regular customers are Ajax residents, with almost 70% of regular patrons from outside Durham Region; and WHEREAS the experience of the Ajax OLG facility strongly suggests that locating a casino in Pickering would draw patrons from outside Pickering and thereby spur growth in Pickering's hotel/hospitality industry; and 13 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2012 S ONTi O IK 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS the City of Pickering requires added revenue opportunities to support the renewal of infrastructure. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pickering hereby inform the Government of Ontario and the OLG that, subject to a satisfactory Host Community Agreement and the undertaking of an appropriate public process for approval of such a facility, the City of Pickering declares itself a willing host for an OLG gaming facility; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Tracey MacCharles, MPP; Joe Dickson, MPP: Dalton McGuinty, Premier; Tim Hudak, Leader of the Opposition; Andrea Horwath, Leader of the NDP; Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Rod Phillips, CEO of OLG; Paul Godfrey, Chairman of OLG; and all Durham municipalities. A question and answer period ensued. Motion Defeated on a Recorded Vote as follows: Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Councillor Rodrigues Mayor Ryan (X) By-laws 7205/12 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by Zoning By-law 4377/94, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Block 76, Plan 40M-1512, Part 1, Plan 40R-15611, in the City of Pickering (A 16/11) 7206/12 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of traffic and parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property 7207/12 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. 14 CLtq Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 16, 2012 FS—E4l[ _ 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7208/12 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 Pickles moved that By-law Numbers 7205/12 to 7208/12, 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. (XI) 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 # 64/12 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 solicitor- client privilege and the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. Carried a) Confidential Memorandum from Veridian Corporation Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] b) Report CAO 07-12 City Owned Lands Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] (XII) Confirmation By-law By-law Number#7209/12 15 cif,/ Council Meeting Minutes a=�ai0 —r - Monday, April 16, 2012 WRIM E41 1 7:30 PM Council Chambers Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Pickles 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 April 16, 2012. (XIII) Adjournment Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the meeting be adjourned at 11:15 pm. Carried .ffh Dated this 16 th day of April, 2012. Mayor D- 'yan • Debbie Shields City Clerk 16