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Council .Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2016,
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel. -`Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
M. Carpino.' - Director, .Community Services
J. Hagg - Fire Chief
R. Holborn - Director; Engineering Services
S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer
D. Shields - City Clerk
L. Harker - Deputy Clerk .
(1) Invocation
Mayor Ryan' called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest noted.
(III) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution # 242/16
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
In"Camera Council Meeting Minutes, November 21, 2016
Council Meeting Minutes, November 21, 2016
Executive Committee Minutes; December 5, 2016"
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, December'5, 2016
Carried
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(IV) City Councillor Ward 3 — Declaration of Office
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Mayor Ryan confirmed that Shaheen Butt has consented to the appointment for City
Councillor, Ward 3 and that the City Clerk has certified he is qualified to be appointed.
7526/16 Being a By-law to appoint Shaheen Butt to the vacant office of City
Councillor, Ward 3.
Resolution # 243/16
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That By-law 7526/16 be approved.
Carried
The City Clerk invited Shaheen Butt to the podium to read the Declaration of Office. Mr.
Butt was sworn into the office and took his seat on the dais. Councillor Butt noted that he
is honored to represent the citizens of Ward 3 and looks forward to moving Pickering
forward as a great place to work, live and invest.
(V) Delegations
Re: Pickering Nuclear Station
Jack Gibbons, Clean Air Alliance, appeared before Council in support of correspondence
55-16 regarding a plan for the immediate dismantling and decommissioning of the
Pickering Nuclear Station after it is shut down. Mr. Gibbons noted that the immediate
decommissioning is a best practice in the nuclear industry, that it would create jobs,
revitalize the waterfront and raise property values.
A brief question and answer period ensued regarding safety concerns.
Jose Etcheverry appeared before Council as a representative of the Sustainable Energy
Initiative of York University, and as a resident of Ontario. Mr. Etcheverry noted that when
he moved to Ontario, he wanted to live as far away as possible from the power plant. He
expressed his health concerns with the plant, and also noted how uncommon it is for a
power plant to be so close to residential homes. Mr. Etcheverry noted that there is no
home insurance that will cover the loss of a home due to a nuclear emergency.
Geoffrey Farella, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council in support of the
decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Station. Mr. Farella expressed his concerns
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with the lack of communication and constituent engagement from the City of Pickering,
and noted that there are less expensive and safer energy options available, which should
be evaluated.
Dean Milton, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council in support of
decommissioning the Pickering Nuclear Station. Mr. Milton noted that he is not anti-
nuclear, but that there is a lack of clear objective information for keeping the plant open.
He expressed his concerns for the safety of residents, and proposes that an independent
body conduct a safety review of the plant. Mr. Milton would also like to see a referendum
held on whether the licence should be extended. He requested that more community
engagement is conducted to involve residents.
A.J. Kehoe appeared before Council to express his concerns with Ontario Power
Generation's outdated and not sufficiently protected information technology systems.
Mr. Kehoe noted that he has brought his concerns to the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission numerous times, but to no avail. -
Janet McNeill, Durham Nuclear Awareness (DNA), appeared before Council in support
of correspondence 55-16 regarding a plan for the immediate dismantling and
decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Station. Ms. McNeill noted that DNA is an
anti-nuclear group and their efforts are focused on Durham's nuclear emergency
measures, and that they are concerned with health issues, climate change, and the
storage of nuclear waste. Durham Nuclear Awareness endorses the Ontario Clean Air
Alliances' call to close the plant in 2018.
Richard Szpin, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council in support of the
immediate dismantling and decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Station. Mr. Szpin
noted that he is afraid of the nuclear power plant, and questions why residents were
provided with potassium pills if.there are no risks associated with the plant.
Victoria Jewt, a resident of Scarborough, appeared before Council in support of the
immediate dismantling and decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Station. Ms. Jewt
would like the City to consider the use of renewable energy as opposed to nuclear
energy.
Bob Walker, Vice -President, Nuclear Sector & Keith Falconer, Chief Steward — Pickering
Nuclear Generating Station Power Workers Union, appeared before Council to support
the extending of operations of the Pickering Nuclear Station. Mr. Walker outlined the
socio-economic benefits to Pickering, which include the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions, jobs, and lower electricity rates. He also noted that the Pickering plant was
rated well by the CNSC, and that the plant is a valuable asset to the people of Ontario.
A brief question and answer period ensued regarding the extension of operations
timetable.
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Natalie Erager, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council in support of the
dismantling and decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Station. Ms. Erager
expressed her concerns regarding home insurance and that her home is not covered in
the event of a nuclear disaster.
Stacey Leadbetter, Green Party of Ontario, appeared before Council as a
representative of the Green Party of Ontario and also as a Whitby resident, in support of
the decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Station. Ms. Leadbetter spoke to the
timing of the plant decommissioning, and believes the decommissioning would cause a
great economic boom to Pickering and would bring other jobs and industries. She
expressed her concern with the lack of emergency planning and noted that the Green
Party supports the Ontario Clean Air Alliance.
Gerry Frappier, Director General of the Directorate of Power Reactor Regulation &
Dean Hipson, Senior Power Reactor Site Inspector Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission (CNSC) appeared before Council in support of the continued operations of
the Pickering Nuclear Plant. Mr. Frappier provided a brief overview of the CNSC, noting
that it is an independent body which regulates all nuclear -related facilities and activities.
He detailed the licensing process, and described how the CNSC reviews all applications
and considers safety their foremost priority.
A question and answer period ensued regarding community engagement, with the City
requesting another information session be held in the near future.
Kevin Powers, Director of Corporate Relations & Communications, Ontario Power
Generation, appeared before Council in support of the continued operations of the
Pickering Nuclear Plant. Mr. Powers noted that in the years that the plant has been
operational, there hasn't been a single incident where the public has been harmed and
that the plant is the safest it has ever been. He also noted that nuclear energy is the
lowest energy source cost.
Council took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 9:30 pm
Re: Appointment of Ward 3 City Councillor
Mike Borie, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council in opposition to the decision
made by City Council on November 21, 2016 to appoint a Ward 3 City Councillor.
Mr. Borie noted that in Ontario it is rare for an appointment to be made to Council rather
than a By-election, and that Council should reconsider their decision.
Peter Rodrigues, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council in opposition to the
decision made by City Council on November 21, 2016 to appoint a Ward 3 City
Councillor. Mr. Rodrigues noted that Council should have selected a By-election, which
is the norm for Ontario Municipalities.
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Rob Lyon, a Pickering resident, appeared before Council in opposition to the decision
made by City Council on November 21, 2016 to appoint a Ward 3 City Councillor. He
also noted that the City should have a policy in place where Members of Council cannot
collect a paycheque from the City while running for a higher office.
(VQ Correspondence
Corr. 55-16
Jack Gibbons, Chair
Ontario Clean Air Alliance
160 John St., #300
Toronto, ON M5V 2E5
Resolution # 244/16
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. 55-16 received from Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, along
with supporting documentation which requests the immediate dismantle and
decommission of the Pickering Nuclear Station after the shutdown to ensure a smooth
transition be received for information. '
2. Corr.56-16
Lynn Dollin, AMO President
Association of Municipalities Ontario
200 University Avenue, Suite 801
Toronto, ON M5H 3C6
Resolution # 245/16
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Carried
That Corr. 56-16 received from Lynn Dollin, AMO President, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, seeking support of a resolution to call on the Federal
government to provide long-term, predictable and formula -based funding in its Phase 2
programs for municipal governments be endorsed.
Carried
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(VII) Committee Reports
a) Report EC 2016-10 of the Executive Committee
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Director, Community Services, Report CS 16-16
Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Snow Clearing Program
-Revision to Width of Path of Travel
-Extension of Contract
-Quotation No. Q-51-2014, Purchase Order No. BL 160671
Council Decision
That Council approve the revision of the City's Seniors and Persons with
Disabilities Snow Clearing Program that increases the path of travel from the
driveway to the closest house entry from 2 feet to 3 feet commencing with the
2016/2017 winter season;
2. That the existing 3 year contract with Gray's Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc.
ending April 30, 2017 be extended by one term to include the 2017/2018 winter
season from November 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018; and
3. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as
indicated in this report.
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 07-16
Municipal Elections Modernization Act, 2016
-Ranked Ballot Election
Council Decision
1. That Council maintain the existing first -past -the -post election model for the 2018
Municipal Election; and
2. That the City Clerk be directed to monitor ranked ballot elections in Ontario on an
ongoing basis, and report back to Council before the 2022 Municipal Election
regarding the experiences of ranked ballot elections and the advisability of
Pickering adopting the ranked ballot election process.
3. Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 20-16
Accessible Parking Space Requirements Update
-Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05
Council Decision
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1. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend By-law 6604/05 to provide
for the regulation of traffic and parking on highways, private property and
municipal property within the City of Pickering, specifically to provide for an
extensive update on the accessible parking requirements;
2. That the accessible parking space requirements be reviewed in 2017 with the
City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
4. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 23-16
2017 Temporary Borrowing By-law
Council Decision
1. That the temporary borrowing limit of $43,000,000 be established to meet 2017
current expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues for the period
of January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 inclusive, and $21,500,000 thereafter
until December 31, 2017;
2. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2017 be established
at $43,000,000;
3. That the attached draft by-law providing for the temporary borrowing of monies
be enacted; and
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
5. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 24-16
2017 Interim Spending Authority
Council Decision
That the 2017 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50% of the prior
year's budget, including adjustments, as contained in Attachment 1, pending
approval of the formal 2017 Current Budget by Council; and
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Resolution # 246/16
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Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
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That Report 2016-10 of the Executive Committee meeting held on December 5, 2016,
be adopted.
Carried
b) Report PD 2016-07 of the Planning & Development Committee
2. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 19-16
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2016-01
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/16
Madison Liverpool Limited
Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74
(747 Liverpool Road)
Council Decision
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/16, submitted by Madison
Liverpool Limited, to facilitate a residential common element condominium
development on lands being Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74, be
approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix I
to Report PLN 19-16 be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That the community benefits to be provided by Madison Liverpool Limited
through the bonusing provisions of Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990,
for lands being Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74, be approved as
outlined in Report PLN 19-16, and included in the provisions of the implementing
Zoning By-law;
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a Section 37
agreement with Madison Liverpool Limited to secure the improvement of the
Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park as outlined in Report PLN 19-16
prior to site plan approval, in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990, and on terms satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor, which agreement shall be registered. against title to the subject lands;
and
4. That a reserve fund entitled Section 37 be established to hold funds collected
under Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 for the improvement of the
Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park.
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Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
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Resolution # 247/16
That Report 2016-08 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting, save and
except Item #1, held on December 5, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
1. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 18-16
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-005/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/15
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-08
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2015-03
Altona Land Development Corporation (Geranium Homes)
Part of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC
(1484 and 1498 Altona Road)
Council Decision
That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-005/P, submitted by Altona
Land Development Corporation, to re -designate the lands being Part of Lot 33,
Range 3, BFC, from "Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Areas" to "Urban
Residential — Medium Density Areas" to allow a common element condominium
development consisting of 22 townhouse units, be approved, and that the draft
by-law to adopt Amendment 28 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in
Appendix I to Report PLN 18-16 be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/16, submitted by Altona Land
Development Corporation to facilitate a residential common element
condominium development consisting of 22 townhouse units on lands being Part
of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC, be approved, and that draft Zoning By-law Amendment
as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 18-16 be forwarded to Council for
enactment; and
3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-08, submitted by Altona Land
Development Corporation, on lands Part of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC, to establish a
single development block to facilitate a common element condominium, as
shown on Attachment #2 to Report PLN 18-16, and the implementing conditions
of approval, as set out in Appendix III, be endorsed.
Carried as Amended
Later in the Meeting
[Refer to Following Motions]
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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Resolution # 248/16
That the following Recommendation be added as Recommendation'#4.
That notwithstanding Recommendation #3 of LEG 07-15, staff be directed to obtain an
independent appraisal of the subject City lands and negotiate a price subject to Council
approval.
Carried
The main motion was then Carried, as amended.
(Vill) Confidential Matters
In accordance with Procedural By-law 7212/12 and the provisions of the Municipal Act,
an In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, in
that the matters to be discussed relate to personal matters about an identifiable
individual.
a) City of Pickering Nomination
Applications were reviewed In Camera in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and personal information was used solely for
the purpose of assessing the applicant's qualifications for nomination to the Durham
Trail Coordinating Committee. Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information.
[City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes].
Resolution # 249/16
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the following person be nominated for the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee
for a term to expire on November 30, 2018:
Azmat Mujeeb
Carried
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(IX) By-laws
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7527/16 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham being
Range 3, Part Lot 33, 40R-29042 Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40M-1515 Blocks 85, 86,
90 and Part Blocks 84, 94, 95 Except 40R-25893 Parts 3 and 5, and 40R-28842
Parts 1 to 4, City of Pickering. (A 18/15)
7528/16 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Block Q,
Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40WR74. (A 5/16)
7529/16 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.
7530/16 Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet the
current and capital expenditures of the City of Pickering for the year 2017.
7531/16 Being a by-law to exempt Part of Lots 4 and 5, Plan 40M-1918, being Parts 4
and 5, Plan 40R-19416 from part lot control.
7532/16 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 28 to the Official Plan for the City of
Pickering (OPA 15-005/P)
7533/16 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham in Part of
Blocks A and B, Plan M-998, and Part of Lot 22, Concession 1, Parts 1 to 5, 12,
18 to 23, 40R-8184 (A 15/16)
Resolution # 250/16
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That By-law Nos. 7526/16 through 7533/16, be approved.
Carried
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