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tl1-0 Monday, March 2, 2015
2:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor O'Connell
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
I. Cumming
R. Johnson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
M. Carpino - Director, Culture & Recreation
J. Hagg - Fire Chief
R. Holborn - Director, Engineering & Public Works
T. Melymuk - Director, City Development
S. Karwowski - Division Head, Finance & Treasurer
D. Shields - City Clerk
J. Robertson - Senior Financial Analyst
S. Milton Supervisor, Recreation Services
L. Harker - (Acting) Supervisor, Legislative Services
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Delegations
1. Lennis Trotter
Kids' Safety Village of Durham Region
Lennis Trotter, Kids Safety Village of Durham Region, appeared before the
Committee to request a grant of$15,000 for the Kids Safety Village. Mr. Trotter
showed a video which provided an overview of the services and programs offered
by the village. In addition, he noted that they were also seeking support from all
municipal Fire Departments to participate in teaching a portion of the curriculum.
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A question and answer period ensued on obtaining further information pertaining to
the participation of municipal Fire Departments and the status of other
municipalities' participation.
2. Kerri King, Region of Durham
Re: Durham Festival
Kerri King, Manager of Tourism, Region of Durham, appeared before the
Committee to provide a PowerPoint presentation detailing the first Durham Festival.
The Durham Festival will be taking place on August 13-16 across the Region of
Durham and will showcase food, concerts, cycling, innovation, performances and
creative expression of all kinds. Ms. King provided a general overview of events
planned to date, and invited the City of Pickering to participate.
3. Samantha Burdet, Policy Advisor
Diversity and Immigration, Region of Durham
Re: Durham Diversity and Immigration Community Report Card
Samantha Burdet, Policy Advisory, Diversity and Immigration, Region of Durham,
appeared before the Committee to provide a PowerPoint presentation summarizing
the Durham Diversity and Immigration Community Report Card. She outlined the
• four Areas of Priority, which include, Create a culture of inclusion, Improve labour
market outcomes for newcomers, Attract and retain newcomers, and Enhance
Durham's settlement capacity. Ms. Burdet indicated examples where municipalities
excelled in demonstrating these priorities, one of which was the City of Pickering's
"Pickering Pros" program. She noted that future plans for the Local Diversity and
Immigration Partnership Council include monitoring provincial and federal policy
changes and developing community plans.
(III) Matters for Consideration
1. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 01-15
Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant
-Endorsement of City of Pickering Application
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CR 01-15 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the
Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant be received;
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2. That Council authorize staff to initiate the Age Friendly Community Planning
Grant program as outlined in the City of Pickering application attached,
subject to the receipt of provincial funds under Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
necessary action to give effect hereto.
Carried
2. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 02-15
The Claremont Lions Club
-Management Agreement Renewal
A brief question and answer period ensued regarding similar agreements with other
organizations and the availability of alternative facilities for meetings.
Recommendation •
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CR 02-15 be received by Council;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a management
agreement renewal to which the Claremont Lions Club will be permitted to
continue to provide certain management services to the City at the
Claremont Community Centre from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2020, that is in
a form and substance acceptable to the Director, Culture & Recreation and
the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
Carried
3. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 04-15
Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act—Adjustment to Taxes
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
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1. That Report FIN 04-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received;
2. That the write-off of taxes as provided for under Sections 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.
Carried
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4. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 05-15
Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Report
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
It is recommended that Report FIN 05-15 from the Director, Corporate Services &
City Solicitor regarding commodity price hedging agreements be received for
information.
Carried
5. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 06-15
Statement of the Treasurer Respecting 2014 Remuneration and Expenses of
Members of Council and Council Appointees to Boards, Agencies and Committees
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
It is recommended that Report FIN 06-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor regarding the Statement of the Treasurer respecting Remuneration and
Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees for the year 2014 be
received for information.
Carried
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(IV) Other Business
1. Councillor McLean requested that the Kids Safety Village of Durham Region
submit a completed grant request and that the CAO request a letter of support
from other municipalities Fire Services regarding their commitment to the
program.
2. Councillor Johnson requested that the CAO review possibilities for increasing
the delivery of City information for residents in the north end of.Pickering.
(V) Adjournment .
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 pm.
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