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7:00 pm- Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Ryan .
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
I. Cumming
R. Johnson
B. McLean
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
C. Rose - (Acting) Director, City Development
D. Quaife Manager, Information Technology
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
There were no disclosures of interest noted.
(III) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #189/16
Moved by Councillor McLean .
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Council Meeting Minutes, June 27, 2016
Executive Committee' Minutes, September '12, 2016
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, September 12, .2016
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Resolution #190/16
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the In Camera Council Meeting, July 21, 2016 and Special Council Meeting, July 21,
2016, be added to the Council Agenda and adopted.
Carried
(IV) Presentations
Canadian Food Truck Festivals
Mayor Ryan welcomed Executive Director Ben Freeman from the Canadian Food Truck
Festivals. Mr. Freeman stated that the Food Truck Festival was started three years ago
across Canada as a means to give back to the community. He noted they have formed a
partnership with Sick Kids Hospital, and through combined efforts of the City of Pickering
with Richmond Hill and the City of Toronto, he presented a cheque in the amount of
$35,959.75 to Sick Kids Hospital.
Connie Bleeker was present to accept the cheque on behalf of Sick Kids Hospital. She
also presented certificates of appreciation to the Canadian Food Truck Festival and the
City of Pickering.
(V) Delegations
Diversity and Immigration
Community Report Card, Year Four
Region of Durham
Samantha Burdett, Policy Advisor, Diversity and Immigration appeared before Council.
Through the aid of a power point presentation, she provided highlights of the four priority
areas within the Diversity and Immigration Community Plan, reporting on the progress to
date. She noted that the quality of service has improved, with the Welcome Centre
seeing an increase of 50% in Ajax and Pickering, noting the success of the Mentorship
Program. Ms. Burdett also congratulated the City of Pickering on the Pickering 101
program, noting it is currently one of the most innovative programs. She also outlined the
priority areas over the next three years, being to create a culture of inclusion, support of
the labour market to attract newcomers, and engaging employers in attracting and
retaining a diverse workforce.
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2. Randy Cheesman
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Randy Cheesman appeared before Council to .provide an update as well as clarification
with respect to Block 36 in Fieldstone Barclay Estates. He advised Council of resident's
concerns with respect to the completion of the development agreement. He stated this
issue has been on going for over 11 years and the residents would like to see this
resolved. He also questioned accountability and what the consequences would be if the
developer does not fulfill his agreement.
(VI) Correspondence
1. Corr.36-16
Marisa Carpino
Director, Culture & Recreation
City of Pickering
Resolution #191/16
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 36-16 received from Marisa Carpino, Director, Culture & Recreation, on
behalf of the Pickering Museum Village, seeking Council approval to deaccession
Museum artifacts as noted in the attachment be endorsed.
Carried
2. Corr.37-16
Friends of the Ajax Pickering Hospital
5 Kirkham Drive
Ajax, ON
Resolution #192/16
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 37-16 from Walter Donaldson, President, Friends of the Ajax Pickering
Hospital and Dr. Romas Stas, Associate Chief of Staff RVHS & Medical Consultant to
the Friends requesting support regarding a letter sent to the Minister of Health and
Long Term Care with recommendations regarding the Ajax Pickering Hospital
partnership move from Rouge Valley Health System to Lakeridge Health be endorsed.
Carried
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3. Corr.38-16
Veridian Corporation
55 Taunton Road East
Ajax, ON
Resolution #193/16
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 38-16 from Michael Angemeer requesting that the Town of Ajax re -appoint
the current board members from the Town of Ajax for an additional two year term
commencing January 1, 2017, in order to complete the merger process between
Whitby Hydro and Oshawa PUC be received for information.
Carried
4. Corr.39-16
Veridian Corporation
55 Taunton Road East
Ajax, ON
Resolution #194/16
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 39-16 from Michael Angemeer requesting that the City of Belleville re-
appoint the current board members from the City of Belleville for an additional two
year term commencing January 1, 2017, in order to complete the merger process
between Whitby Hydro and Oshawa PUC be received for information.
Carried
5. Corr.40-16
Veridian Corporation
55 Taunton Road East
Ajax, ON
A brief discussion period ensued with respect to reviewing the re -appointments at a
later date if the merger is completed or terminated. Also noted was the need for
succession planning and new members onto the Veridian Board.
Resolution #195/16
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Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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That Corr. 40-16 from Michael Angemeer requesting that the City of Pickering re-
appoint the current board members from the City of Pickering for an additional two
year term commencing January 1, 2017 to complete the merger process between
Whitby Hydro and Oshawa PUC be endorsed.
Carried
6. Corr. 41-16
Town of Ajax
65 Harwood Ave. S.
Ajax, ON
Resolution #196/16
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 41-16 from Mayor Parish to Veridian Corporation confirming the re-
appointment of the current board member for the Town of Ajax during the merger
process and requests that the appointments be revisited if circumstances change be
received for information.
Carried
7. Corr.42-16
Debbie Shields, City Clerk
City of Pickering
Resolution #197/16
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 42-16 from Debbie Shields, City Clerk, regarding deferred Council Corr. 29-
16, from the June 27, 2016 Council Meeting be endorsed. The memo from the City
Clerk noted that staff felt that the City could deal with the Ontario Ombudsman
directly. Council endorsed the staff recommendation and decided not to be included in
the shared services for a Municipal Ombudsman with the Region of Durham.
Carried
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8. Corr.43-16
SSTI Granite Pickering, LLC
600 Granite Court
Pickering, ON
Resolution #198/16
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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That Corr. 43-16 from SSTI Granite Pickering asking Council to update its
endorsement of this project under the FIT rules, Version 5.0. In 2015 Council
endorsed a rooftop solar project under the FIT rules, Version 4.0, the FIT rules have
been updated and SSTI Granite Pickering requires confirmation that Council
continues to support the project. Council endorsed their continued support of this
project.
Carried
9. Corr.44-16
Debi Wilcox, Regional Clerk
Region of Durham
605 Rossland Rd. E.
Whitby, ON
Resolution #199/16
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. 44-16 from Debi Wilcox, Regional Clerk requesting that the City of
Pickering pass a resolution consenting to the attached by-law to Change the
Composition of Regional Council be endorsed.
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
(VII) Committee Reports
a) Report EC 2016-07 of the Executive Committee
1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report IT 01-16
Information Technology Strategic Plan, Broadband and Intelligent
Community Initiatives
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Council Decision
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1. That this Report and the Technology Review and Roadmap (Attachment 1)
prepared by Prior & Prior Associates Ltd. and dated January 11, 2016 be
received;
2. That the Technology Review and Roadmap be endorsed, provided that funding
requirements, if any, be subject to the budget approval process;
3. That Council recognize the importance of fast, reliable and affordable high-speed
internet access for all residents and businesses within the City of Pickering;
4. That Council endorse the "Dig Once" Standard, providing for the inclusion of
conduit to accommodate fiber optic (internet) cable in the standard design
specification for all future City road construction projects;
5. That Council direct appropriate City staff to communicate and collaborate with
their counterparts at the Region of Durham and at the other lower tier Durham
municipalities, to encourage the other municipalities within Durham Region to
adopt policies similar to the City's Dig Once Standard, so that the infrastructure
necessary. to accommodate a Region -wide broadband system can be built over
time;
6. That staff within the City's Information Technology Section be directed to
continue their efforts to have the City recognized as an Intelligent Community by
the Intelligent Community Forum;
7. That copies of this Report be forwarded to The Regional Municipality of Durham
and area municipalities;
8. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this Report.
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 04-16
City Policy ADM 160, Customer Service Policy
-Bill 8, Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014
Council Decision
That Council approve revised City Policy ADM 160, Customer Service Policy
(Attachment 1).
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Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 05-16
2017 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule
Council Decision
That the 2017 Standing Committee and Council Meeting Schedule included as
Attachment 1 to this report, be approved as amended; and
2. That the draft by-law to amend Procedural By-law 7212/12, providing for revised
meeting dates, as noted in Attachment 2, be approved.
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 16-16
Establishment of the Accelerated Infrastructure Program (AIP) Reserve
Council Decision
1. That Council approve the establishment of the Accelerated Infrastructure
Program (AIP) Reserve;
2. That Council authorize the Division Head, Finance & Treasurer to transfer any
unused funds from the AIP Levy to the AIP Reserve and this transfer be
permitted until the end of the AIP program;
3. That Council authorize the Division Head, Finance & Treasurer to fund any
budget shortfalls related to the AIP capital projects from the AIP Reserve; and
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 17-16
Cash Position Report as at June 30, 2016
Council Decision
That Report FIN 17-16 from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received for information.
Resolution #200/16
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report 2016-07 of the Executive Committee meeting held on September 12, 2016,
be adopted, save and except Item No. 6.
Carried
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6. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 21-16
Proposed Amendments to the Traffic & Parking By-law 6604/05
Various Locations
Discussion ensued for clarification purposes.
Resolution # 201/16
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
1. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" and Schedule
"8" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping and parking on
highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
City of Pickering, specifically to address the proposed on -street parking on
Merritton Road and Chickadee Court, and a proposed yield condition on Spartan
Court.
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
b) Report PD 2016-05 of the Planning & Development Committee
1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 04-16
Sale of City Land
-Portion of Glendale Park
Council Decision
1. That City staff consider the feasibility of selling part of Glendale Park, provided
that the remaining portion shall be of sufficient size to continue serving as a park
for the enjoyment of residents;
2. That City staff hold a public consultation session to seek input from residents
concerning the proposal to sell a portion of Glendale Park;
3. That City staff report back to Council regarding the results of the public
consultation and advise Council as to the feasibility of selling part of
Glendale Park;
4. That Council enact a by-law stopping up and closing Hillside Drive, Plan 492 as
public highway, to recognize the fact that it currently forms a part of Glendale
Park; and
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5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 05-16
Maddy Developments Inc., Plan of Subdivision 40M-2494
-Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision
Council Decision
That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement adjacent to
Plan 40M-2494, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated
to, or owned by the City, including lands that are subject to easements
transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance;
2. That Maddy Developments Inc. be released from the provisions of the
Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2494;.
and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
3. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 12-16
Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation
Turris Sites Development Corp.
Lease of City Land (Duffin Heights Stormwater Management Pond)
Tillings Road
Installation #64
Council Decision
1. That Turris Sites Development Corp. be advised that City Council does not
object to the 40 metre high telecommunication tower to be located on the Duffin
Heights stormwater management pond property at Tillings Road, based on the
design and other details submitted with this request; and
2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a lease agreement with
Turris Sites Development Corp. substantially on the terms set out in the Tower
Site Lease Agreement in Appendix I to Report PLN 12-16, and to the satisfaction
of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor.
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4. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 13-16
Proposed Telecommunication Tower
Shared Network Canada
5293-5295 Markham -Pickering Townline Road
North Part of Lot 35, Concession 9
Part 1, 40R-18594
Installation #65
Council Decision
That Shared Network Canada be advised that City Council does not object to the
revised proposal for a 36.9 metre high tripole lattice style telecommunication tower
located at 5293-5295 Markham -Pickering Townline Road, based on the design and
other details submitted with the revised application.
5. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 14-16
Addition of Non -Designated Property to the City of Pickering
Municipal Heritage Register
1027-1031 Dunbarton Road
Council Decision
That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee to include the property municipally known as 1027-1031 Dunbarton Road on
the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register as a non -designated property of
cultural heritage value or interest, under Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
6. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 15-16
2015 Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans
City of Pickering Comments on the Proposed Changes to the
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan, and the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
Council Decision
1. That the comments in Report PLN 15-16 on the proposed changes to Ontario's
Land Use Plans be endorsed, and that the Province be requested to:
a) revise the timeline for municipalities to bring their official plans into conformity
with the revised Growth Plan, to only take effect after the Ministry has approved
and released the standard methodology for the assessment of land needs and
that the process for developing the standard methodology for the assessment of
land needs include proper ground-truthing and consultation with municipalities,
conservation authorities and other key stakeholders;
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b) maintain the intensification target at 40 percent for the 905 region;
c) identify a mechanism to prevent strategic growth areas (e.g. high density
residential or high intensity mixed -use) from being down designated to support
intensification opportunities that may not be realized within the time horizon of
the Growth Plan;
d) consider the potential long-term development and intensification of its major
transit station sites by:
• introducing policies that require the introduction of alternative station designs that
are more compact, diversified and integrated with their surroundings; and
• expediting investment in alternative modes of transportation (i.e., local transit,
cycling, walking, carpooling) to access such locations in order to limit the amount
of surface parking in the future;
e) remove the words "or stop" within the revised definition of the term "Major Transit
Station Area", so that only high order transit station areas are included in the
intensification calculation;
f) revise Schedule. 5 (Moving People — Transit) in the Growth Plan to reflect the
proposed CP-Belleville rail connection to the new Seaton community, and the
"possible" rail extension (CP-Havelock line) towards Peterborough;
g) identify employment lands of provincial significance within the Growth Plan, such
as the Seaton Employment Lands, and actively facilitate the marketing, servicing
and development of those lands in concert with other development contemplated
by the Growth Plan;
h) maintain the current Greenfield area density target of 50 residents and jobs
combined per hectare, or consider developing a more context sensitive approach
for 905 communities, with particular attention to factors such as urban structure,
availability of public transit and other amenities, built form character, place -
making, housing mix and affordability;
i) conduct a financial analysis of the impact of the intensification and density
targets on municipal infrastructure and service delivery;
j) consider extending the newly proposed policy that would recognize existing
employment areas on "rural lands" with opportunity for expansion, subject to
certain criteria, to include existing cultural and educational uses;
k) move forward with the development of the Transportation Planning Policy
Statement outlined in the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Act, to clarify
the role of the Big Move in relation to the Growth Plan, and to include a
statement that acknowledges this relationship within the Growth Plan. This
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would help ensure that the integration and coordination of transportation
infrastructure planning and land use planning at local, Regional and Provincial
levels are properly acknowledged in the Plan;
1) as part of supporting the new Growth Plan, investigate financial tools (e.g.
parking space levy, fuel tax, sales tax, payroll tax, vehicle kilometers travelled
tax, highway tolls, development charges, land value capture, property tax,
development charges, fare increases, etc.) and funding opportunities to enable
the timely implementation of transportation and other municipal infrastructure and
services;
m) ' base the mapping of the "natural heritage system" upon approved watershed
plans, and that the Province collaborate with conservation authorities to develop
a standard methodology for mapping of the "natural heritage system";
n) build on the Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) analysis that was
completed by the Region of Durham for mapping the "agricultural system", and
that the mapping process include the application of standard methodology,
proper ground-truthing and consultation with municipalities, conservation
authorities, the agricultural community and other key stakeholders;
o) engage municipalities in the identification, establishment or update of the
documents listed as Supplementary Directions to the Growth Plan;
p) revise the timeframe for municipal official plan conformity to commence upon
completion of the documents listed as Supplementary Directions to the Growth
Plan;
q) as part of the Supplementary Direction for implementing the Growth Plan, identify
and develop programs to attract and retain workers and businesses to achieve
the growth plan targets, and to foster the development of balanced communities
(for example, such measures could include, investing in, or subsidizing training
programs that will ensure that municipalities have the resident labour force to
attract new businesses in targeted sectors; eliminating or reducing tolls for trucks
on Highway 407 making the highway a more attractive goods movement corridor;
and promoting further employment growth in the 905 Region);
r) provide more guidance regarding the type and extent of buffer planning
necessary to protect existing agricultural practices, by minimizing and mitigating
impacts of new adjacent urban development on the Agricultural System;
s) retain the existing policy in the Greenbelt Plan that permits the minor rounding
out of hamlets at the time of municipal conformity, and modify the policy to read
as follows:
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"Outside of specialty crop areas, minor expansion of Hamlet boundaries may be
permitted only through a municipal initiated study, that must address matters
such as the merits and appropriate scale and form of development; the
protection and enhancement of key natural heritage and hydrologic features and
functions; the impact on agricultural lands and agricultural operations; soft and
hard servicing needs, constraints and solutions; and the rationale for any minor
expansion to the hamlet boundary";
t) revise proposed policy 6.2, subsection 1, in the Greenbelt Plan, by making all
lands within the Urban River Valley designation, whether publicly or privately
owned, subject to the Greenbelt Plan policies associated with this designation;
u) remove the policy 3.4.4.2a in the current Greenbelt Plan and in the proposed
Greenbelt Plan (policy 3.4.5.2a) that prohibits the consideration of a municipally
initiated settlement area expansion proposal, to proceed on the lands bounded by
the CP Belleville Line in the south; the York -Durham Townline to the west; and
West Duffins Creek to the east (referred to as the Cherrywood Area Lands);
v) retain the existing policy in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan that
permits the minor rounding out of rural settlements, and modify the policy to read
as follows:
"New lots may be created in Countryside Areas for the following purposes only,
and subject to Parts III and IV:
Minor expansion of Rural Settlements designated in the applicable official plan
as appropriate for this type of lot creation, only through a municipal initiated
study, that must address matters such as the merits and appropriate scale and
form of development; the protection and enhancement of key natural heritage
and hydrologic features and functions; the impact on agricultural lands and
agricultural operations; soft and hard servicing needs, constraints and solutions;
and the rationale for any minor expansion to the rural settlement boundary.";
w) establish a simplified process including criteria and timeframes to consider
limited refinements to the boundaries of the Greenbelt and Oak Rides Moraine
Conservation Plan that result from further ground-truthing of the boundary; and
2. That a copy of Report PLN 15-16 be forwarded to the Region of Durham, other
Durham Area Municipalities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and the Members of Parliament for
Pickering -Scarborough East and Ajax -Pickering.
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7. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 16-16
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 17/15
Vastor Construction Inc.
Part of Block 13, Plan 40M-2482
(2585 Brock Road)
Council Decision
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 17/15, submitted by Vastor Construction
Inc., to delete a provision in the site -specific zoning by-law that prohibits residential
dwelling units on the first two storeys of a building in order to permit a development that
is only residential on lands being Part of Block 13, Plan 40M-2482, be endorsed as
outlined in Appendix I to Report PLN 16-16, and that staff be authorized to finalize and
forward the implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment.
Resolution #202/16
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report 2016-05 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on
September 12, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
(VIII) By-laws
7508/16 Being a by-law to exempt Block 115, Plan 40M-1390, from the part lot control
provisions of the Planning Act.
7509/16 Being a by-law to amend By-law 7212/12, which governs the proceedings of
Council, any of its committees, the conduct of its Members, and the calling of
meetings.
7510/16 Being a by-law to establish that part of Lot 4, RCP 820, being Part 13, 40R-
29171 as public highway.
7511/16 Being a by-law to establish Blocks 117 and 118, 40M-1390 as public highway.
7512/16 Being a by-law to stop -up and close Lennox Lane, Plan 40M-2089 as public
highway.
7513/16 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.
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7514/16 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
Block 13, Plan 40M-2482, City of Pickering (A 17/15)
Resolution #203/16
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That By-law Nos. 7508/16 through 7514/16, be approved.
Carried
(IX) Other Business
Councillor Pickles noted his intention of bringing a Notice of Motion forward regarding
expanding the boundaries of the Firearms Discharge By-law to include areas within
Seaton where development is now occurring. It was also suggested that staff look into
opportunities to review the map where the discharge of firearms is noted when
development applications are received by the City.
2. Councillor Pickles noted his intention of bringing a Notice of Motion forward regarding
the process for bringing Northeast Pickering under Pickering in the Canada Post
system. Residents have noted their concerns with not receiving mail outs from the City
on municipal matters and elections. He noted that Northeast Pickering comes from
other post offices rather than Pickering. He noted that Canada Post has a process to
review this and that he was advised it would not affect postal codes or local community
names.
3. Councillor Pickles noted that there was a petition from the Humane Society before the
Federal Government requesting that the Bill to ban the import of shark fins be
reintroduced. Councillor Pickles requested staff pursue the possibility of acting on the
previous Notice of Motion and forwarding a letter reaffirming our position to the Federal
Government.
4. Councillor Brenner noted that he would be bringing forward the following Notices of
Motion at the November Council meeting:
To request interpretation and clarification from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on the
ability of the City of Pickering to sell services to the private sector as a revenue
generator;
To request Durham Region Police Services consider enabling the City of Pickering By-
law Department to enforce moving traffic violations on local roads only;
To develop guidelines to protect the community character from infill development;
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• To' request that Via Rail establish a station at the Metrolinx location on Liverpool Road;
• To adopt a process for "arrive alive" morning after from drinking and driving.
5. Councillor Johnson noted he has received a number of concerns from residents with
respect to the re -location of the works yard from north Pickering, questioning the
process and. timing.
6. Councillor Johnson requested staff look.into the St.. Anthony School site regarding
resident concerns over the disposition of lands to ensure that they will not be required
for a community centre or park.
7. Councillor Johnson questioned the posting of 50 km./hr speed limits on rural roads in
Pickering compared with 80 km./hr. limits on rural. roads in other area municipalities.
(X) Confirmation. By-law
By-law Number #7515/1,6
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cumming, moved for leave to introduce a
By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of September 19, 2016.
Carried
(XI)_ Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Dated this 191h day of September, 2016.
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Debbie Shields
City Clerk
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