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PlCKERING Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 2, 2017
2:00 pm Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Pickles
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
R. Holborn
- Director, Engineering Services
J. Hagg
- Fire Chief .
S. Karwowski
- Director, Finance & Treasurer
J. Yoshida
- Deputy Fire Chief
M. Gadzovski
. - Division Head, Water Resources & Development Services
D. Shields
- City Clerk
L. Roberts
- Committee Coordinator
(1) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(11) Delegations
1. Scott Bryk
Highway of Heroes Living Tribute
Scott Bryk appeared before the Committee to provide Members with an outline of the
Highway of Heroes Living Tribute which will involve the planting of 117,000 trees to
honour each of the fallen soldiers. He stated this would take place along the highway
between CFB Trenton and Toronto, noting they currently have an agreement with the
Ministry of Transportation for access. He stated the program was launched two years
ago.with 1.5 million raised from private sources, and indicated a growing list of
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municipalities reaching out to them to ensure recognition for all fallen soldiers, not only
those along the highway.
A discussion period ensued with questions raised regarding funding, who would be
providing the trees, as well as the types of trees to be used. Members also questioned
partnerships with any other organizations as well as collaboration with other
municipalities. Mr. Bryk indicated their flexibility in working with the various
municipalities as well as conservation authorities in determining how best to honour the
fallen soldiers through community involvement and beautification. He also explained
their work with other fundraising organizations that would help assist returning veterans
with therapy in their road to recovery through this tree planting campaign.
2. Tony Harold
Re: Airbnb Governance
Tony Harold, 1023 Lytton Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee to provide
an outline of proposed recommendations for the regulation of Airbnb's within the City of
Pickering. Through the aid of a power point presentation, he identified six main
concerns with respect to Airbnb's, being fire safety, parking, community safety, revenue,
zoning and ownership. Mr. Harold also provided copies of his presentation which
outlined his proposed recommendations for each of these concerns, for the
management of Airbnb's.
A discussion period ensued with Mr. Harold responding to questions raised regarding
whether any research had been conducted with surrounding municipalities as well as
other Provinces with respect to any regulations or by-laws being implemented.
(III) Matters for Consideration
1. Fire Chief, Report FIR 01-17
Supply & Delivery of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment
-Quotation No. Q-73-2017
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Quotation No. Q-73-2017 submitted by Dependable Emergency Vehicles in
the amount of $818,885.79 (plus HST) be accepted;
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2. That the total project cost of $785,535.79 (plus HST), including the amount of
$33,350.00 as credit for used SCBA Equipment purchased from the City of
Pickering by Dependable Emergency Vehicles be approved; and
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net
project costs of $799,362.00 as follows:
a) the internal loan approved in the 2017 Fire Services Capital budget in the
amount of $288,000.00 be revised to reflect the increase life of the asset
from five years to ten years;
b) the sum of $450,000.00 as provided for in the 2017 Fire Services Capital
Budget be increased by $61,176.00 to be funded by a transfer from the
Third Parry Contribution-OPG Reserve Fund;
c) the sum of $186.00 from property tax; and
d) 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;
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
(IV) Other Business
1. Councillor Brenner stated that Metrolinx has released their new transportation plan,
noting that the deadline for comments was too short a timeline. He questioned whether
staff would be preparing a report for Council. He noted that he was concerned that
Metrolinx had failed to identify Pickering's growth or factor in the proposed increase in
population.
2. Councillor Pickles requested staff paint a centre line on the 5th Concession to the west
of Westney Road in Greenwood.
(V) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:54 pm.
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