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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 12, 2018cif oo/ J1K Council Meeting Mi utes March 12, 2018 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 K. Bentley P. Bigioni J. Hagg R. Holborn B. Duffield C. Rose D. Shields J. Halsall L. Roberts - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, City Development & CBO - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor - Fire Chief - Director, Engineering Services - Divison Head, Operations - Chief Planner - City Clerk - Manager, Budgets & Internal Audit - Committee Coordinator (I) 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. (111) Adoption of Minutes Resolution #409/18 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean In Camera Council Minutes, February 26, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes, February 26, 2018 •1 P1CKERJ NG „0/ Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Executive Committee Minutes, March 5, 2018 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, March 5, 2018 Carried (IV) Delegations 1. Steve Gregoris Deputy Site Vice President Ontario Power Generation Steve Gregoris, Deputy Site Vice President, OPG, appeared before Council to provide an overview of the Spring 2018 operation at the Pickering site. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, he noted that OPG generates 50% of Ontario's electricity at 40% less cost. He outlined the long term energy plan, noting the value of the continued operation of Pickering to 2024, stating their current performance is the best in the station's history and their safety record is the highest over the last 2 — 3 years. Mr. Gregoris stated, the importance of innovation with the efficiency and engagement through their leadership team. He also noted their high standards in maintenance with their equipment operating better than ever. Resolution # 410/18 Moved by. Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the delegation additional time. Carried Mr. Gregoris noted they have applied for re -licensing, with the intent to go for a 10 year licence to extend operations to 2024, with six years being operational, followed by a four year shut down period. He stated that the Darlington refurbishment for Unit 2 is halfway complete, being on time and on budget, noting that 20% of the power is supplied through Darlington. Discussion period ensued with Mr. Gregoris responding to questions raised regarding promotion and attendance at public meetings and open houses, any negative impacts with respect to Lake Ontario water levels, comparables to Fukushima, as well as the refurbishment of units. Concerns were noted for a lack of clarity in the community with respect to the regulatory process. Members also questioned the financial costs and any rate increases with respect to cost recovery. for the refurbishment. 2 Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers 2. Jennifer O'Connell MP Pickering -Uxbridge Jennifer O'Connell, MP, Pickering -Uxbridge appeared before Council to provide an update with respect to the 2018 Federal budget. She noted an increase in new jobs as well as a reduction in unemployment rates, with it being the lowest in four decades. She noted a focus on women's participation in the workforce, with gender based analysis being done for the creation of policies to deal with such issues as harassment and violence against women, noting the cost effects to the economy as a result of a Toss of productivity. Ms. O'Connell also noted increases to the Canada Child Benefits, with significant funds for child care, as well as the introduction of Canada Workers Benefit, with an increase to the maximum benefits, as well as an increase in the disability supplement. She noted the introduction of new legislation which would allow changes in the way the CRA will be implementing benefits, by automatically calculating them. She noted approximately 300,000 low income workers will benefit as a result. She also stated changes in the El parental sharing benefits, with an increase of 5 weeks for leave when both partners share in the care. A question and answer period ensued with Ms. O'Connell responding to inquiries regarding ® Breakdown of child care benefits ® Strategies to deal with violence against women ® Infrastructure and timelines for applying for Federal funding ® Nafta negotiations and the effect on our economy and jobs ® Funding opportunities for Broadband ® Timing for funding of Capital projects ® Impacts regarding marijuana legislation and how the funds are being allocated ® Strategies for funding opioids ® Addressing the need for affordable housing 3. John Watson Re: Notice of Motion Community Safety Zones on Local Roads John Watson, 721 Victory Drive, Pickering, appeared before Council in support of the Notice of Motion regarding community safety zones, thanking Council for putting safety first. He noted a concern with the lack of enforcement, stating that speeding in school zones is increasing. He stated he had three schools in his area, all being 3 P1CKERJ \G Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers on the north side of Oaklahoma Drive, forcing students on the south side to cross this busy street. He also noted there is no means to stop traffic between Hillcrest and Marksbury on Oklahoma. He felt the use of photo radar in school zones would be beneficial for the safety of students. (V) Correspondence 1. Corr.66-18 Scott Butler OGRA Policy and Research Ontario Good Roads Association 22-1525 Cornwall Road Oakville, ON L6J OB2 Resolution #411/18 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 66-18 received from Scott Butler, OGRA, seeking Council support of a draft resolution with respect to reforms to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process relating to municipal infrastructure projets, be endorsed. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote (VI) Committee Reports a) Report EC 2018-03 of the Executive Committee 1. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 05-18 Statement of the Treasurer Respecting 2017 Remuneration and Expenses Of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Boards, Agencies and Committees Council Decision It is recommended that Report FIN 05-18 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding the Statement of the Treasurer respecting Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees for the year 2017 be received for information. Resolution #412/18 4 Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Report 2018-03 of the Executive Committee meeting held on March 5, 2018 be adopted. Carried b) Report 2018-02 of the Planning & Development Committee 2. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 06-18 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/17 City Initiated Amendment to Zoning By-law 2511: Maximum Building Height in the "R3" and "R4" Zones Council Decision That City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/17 to add maximum building height provisions for lands zoned "R3" and "R4" within Zoning By-law 2511, as set out in Appendix 1 to Report PLN 06-18, be endorsed; and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to Council for enactment. 3. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 05-18 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2017-03 Marshall Homes (Copperfield) Ltd. Part of Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Plan 350 Council Decision That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2017-03, submitted by Marshall Homes (Copperfield) Ltd. on lands being Part of Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Plan 350, to establish a residential plan of subdivision consisting of 7 lots for detached dwellings as shown on Attachment #3 to Report PLN 05-18 and the implementing conditions of approval as set out in Appendix 1, be endorsed. 4. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 07-18 Future Reconfiguration of Pickering Parkway 1331301 Ontario Inc. In Trust 1450 Pickering Parkway 5 6/ oo/— PJCKER Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Council Decision .1. That City of Pickering Council supports a future reduction in the Pickering Parkway right-of-way width to a minimum of 22.0 metres to accommodate a maximum 7.0 metre widening of Highway 401 into the City's right-of-way, should the Ministry of Transportation widen Highway 401 in the future and that the City accepts responsibility for the future reconfiguration of Pickering Parkway and associated impacts; and 2. That the Site Plan Control Agreement for Site Plan Application S 07/17 contain provisions obligating the landowner to convey the required 2.0 metre road widening along the entire frontage of Pickering Parkway to the City, at no cost to the City, in the event that Highway 401 is widened; and 3. That a copy of this Report PLN 07-18 and Council's resolution on the matter be forwarded to appropriate staff at the Ministry of Transportation and 1331301 Ontario Inc. Resolution #413/18 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Report 2018-02 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on March 5, 2018 be adopted, save and except Item No. 1. Carried 1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 04-18 Request to Establish a Stormwater Management Pond in the City of Pickering to accommodate Stormwater from Lands in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA17.001 11731 10TH Line Development Limited (Fieldgate Developments) Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Discussion ensued with Members raising concerns with respect to financial compensation, and questioning what the lots would be worth. Resolution # 414/18 6 • KERTJ Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 17.001 submitted by Malone Given Parsons and Fieldgate Developments for lands in the southeast quadrant of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to facilitate the development of 738 dwelling units, be received for information and comment; 2. That Pickering Council endorse in principle the proposal for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 to establish a stormwater management pond within the geographic boundaries of the City of Pickering for a subdivision in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, subject to an appropriate agreement between the Owner of the subdivision lands, the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville, and the City of Pickering; 3. That the City of Pickering advise the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville that it has no objection to the approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001, subject to the imposition of the following condition of draft approval: "That prior to registration of any part of the plan tributary to a stormwater facility in the City of Pickering, the Owner of lands subject to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville enter into an agreement with and to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering respecting various matters including: a) that the Owner.and the Town. of Whitchurch-Stouffville indemnify the City of Pickering with respect to any liability arising from any aspect of locating .the stormwater management pond in Pickering; b) that the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville assume the stormwater pond regardless of whether it owns the lands; and c) that the Owner provide appropriate financial compensation to the City of Pickering, including if required, any external legal fees;" 4. That the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, and the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to negotiate the agreement and bring it back for Council's approval; 5. That the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 and Zoning By- law Amendment Application ZBA 17.001 and the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville be advised that they are obliged to ensure that the installation of the stormwater management pond complies with all relevant planning and development approvals including the Federal equivalents of satisfactory completion of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Phase 2 if 7 1 CKER1 C; Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers required, and cultural and heritage resource inventories and impact assessments and mitigation if required; and 6. That a copy of Report PLN 04-18 of the Director, City Development & CBO be forwarded to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, 11731 10th Line Developments Limited, Transport Canada, and the Rouge National Urban Park. Carried (VII) Notice of Motion a) Community Safety Zones on Local Roads Discussion ensued with staff providing clarification with respect to Bill 65 and regulations associated with it. It was noted that staff take into consideration other options to increase safety. Members also noted possible complications with respect to red light cameras, and indicated support for photo radar on City owned streets only, in order to ensure proper enforcement and placement. Resolution #415/18 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean Whereas in January 2003, new provincial legislation enabled the City of Pickering to implement a policy to regulate the installation of community safety zone roads in specified locations with a goal to target aggressive driving and to improve safety; Whereas on May 30, 2017, Ontario passed Bill 65, Safer School Zones Act to help municipalities target unsafe drivers and protect children, seniors, other pedestrians and cyclists; Whereas the new Act will allow municipalities to implement and operate automated speed enforcement (ASE) technology to enforce speeding traffic offences in school and community safety zones on roads with a speed limit under 80 km/h using an opt -in approach enabling municipalities to enroll in a red light camera (RLC) program through a streamlined regulatory approval process; Whereas municipalities will be able to establish reduced default speed limits (RDSLs) in urban areas within municipal boundaries/neighbourhoods with speed limit signs posted at entry and exit points (i.e. perimeter signs); Now Therefore be it resolved that: 8 Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers 1. City staff conduct a review of the community safety zones policy, specifically in regards to local roads fronting schools, including a work plan for the consideration and possible implementation of the options available in Bill 65. 2. And that staff report back no later than June Resolution # 416/18 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean Carried later in the meeting [Refer to following motion] That the main motion be amended for the final paragraph to read as follows: Now Therefore be it resolved. that: 1. City staff conduct a review of the community safety zones policy, specifically in regards to local roads fronting schools; • 2. Provide an update on the status of Bill 65; and 3. That staff report back no later than June. The Main Motion as amended was then Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. b) Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue Connection Discussion ensued with Members expressing concerns over the need to improve connections along Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue, with four lanes narrowing down to two lanes, creating safety concerns with this being a main arterial road. It was also noted this will only worsen with the future development of Seaton, creating the need for this to happen sooner. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution #417/18 9 PJCKERE\G Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Whereas Taunton Road in the Region of Durham is a 4 lane arterial road east of the York Durham Line (Regional Road # 30), and Steeles Avenue in the City of Toronto is a 4 Zane arterial road west of the York Durham Line to Beare Road, and a 2 lane arterial road west of Beare Road to Tapscott Road (east of Markham Road); Whereas the Region of York has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) to widen Steeles Avenue from Tapscott Road to Ninth Line (Donald Cousens Parkway) a distance of approximately 1.5 km, from 2 lanes to 6 lanes, and design work is being undertaken by the City of Toronto; Whereas the timing of construction of the widening of Steeles Avenue from Tapscott Road to Ninth Line (Donald Cousens Parkway) is not committed to, as there are further commitments required between the City of Toronto and the Region of York and outstanding issues to be resolved before construction can commence; Whereas an EA has not commenced to resolve the capacity and safety issues of the section of Steeles Avenue between Ninth Line (Donald Cousens Parkway) and Beare Road, a distance of approximately 4.3 km, and this bottleneck, which currently impacts traffic capacity and safety, will worsen as development in Seaton progresses; Whereas the Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue connection has been recognized as an important transportation corridor, including bus rapid transit, in the Durham Transportation Master Plan December 2017, the York Region Transportation Master Plan 2016, and the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan (Big Move 2008); and Whereas the City of Pickering recently commented on the Metrolinx Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan indicating "To facilitate priority bus service in the Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue corridor, Steeles Avenue will need to be improved west of Regional Road # 30. It is recommended that Metrolinx take a lead role in bringing together the various parties (Le. The City of Toronto, York Region, and Durham Region) to advance this project in a timely fashion." Now Therefore The Council of the City of Pickering request that The City of Toronto, The Region of York, and Metrolinx make the Class Environmental Assessment to increase capacity and safety on Steeles Avenue between Beare Road and Ninth Line (Donald Cousens Parkway) a priority in their capital planning programs; and that this resolution be forwarded to the City of Toronto, The Regional Municipality of York, Metrolinx, and the Regional Municipality of Durham. Carried Unanimously 10 CKER1N Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers c) Durham Region Transit Access to Brougham Metrolinx Carpool Lot Resolution #418/18 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt Whereas Durham Region Transit Route 603 is a new service that provides a link from the Pickering GO station to Uxbridge, along Brock Road; Whereas Route 603 currently does not service the Brougham (Hwy 407 at Brock Road) Metrolinx carpool lot. Durham Region Transit has installed transit stops on Brock Road at the carpool lot entrance; Whereas Durham Region Transit wishes to service the Brougham carpool lot to connect between its routes and that of GO Transit to the benefit of all transit customers; Whereas at this time, Durham Region Transit is unable to access the carpool lot as a property access agreement has not been reached. Discussions have started between Durham Region Transit and Metrolinx and Durham Region Transit is awaiting a reply from Metrolinx to move forward; Now therefore the City of Pickering supports Durham Region Transit access with no fees to the Brougham Metrolinx carpool lot and requests Metrolinx to reach a mutually acceptable agreement with Durham Region Transit to implement this; Now therefore this motion be copied to Metrolinx Board, Durham Region Transit Commission, Region of Durham, MPP Tracy MacCharles, and MPP Joe Dickson. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote d) Amendment to Election Sign By-law Resolution #419/18 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner Whereas the City's Election Sign By-law 7591/17 was passed on December 11, 2017; Whereas the said By-law contains an exemption for legitimate business signs; 11 PCKFR G Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Whereas the provisions of the By-law related to business signs require clarification, Now Therefore be it resolved that Election Sign By-law 7591/17be amended as follows: a) The title of Section 7 is amended to "07 Vehicle Signs and Businesses"; and b) Section 7.03 is amended by inserting the words "or in any other location" after the word "vehicle" in the second line. Carried Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee Discussion ensued with respect to all advisory committees being given the same consideration. Resolution #420/18 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Cumming Whereas in 2013, a pilot project was introduced by the City Clerk in an effort to increase the effectiveness of the City of Pickering's Advisory Boards and Committees; Whereas the pilot project recommended to eliminate the Chair and Vice Chair positions and replace these positions with staff facilitators who would be more effective in guiding the members in fulfilling the Committee's mandate; Whereas the initial pilot project was for a two-year term starting in 2013 and ending in 2014 for four of the current advisory committees and then further adopted by Council as per the Boards and Advisory Committees Policy, ADM 040 for the 2014- 2018 term of Council for all other advisory boards and committees, including the. Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee; Whereas the role of the staff facilitator would eliminate some of the work involved with preparing agendas and conducting meetings from members who are elected as Chairs and Vice Chairs, allowing more time to concentrate on the Committee's mandate, instead of agenda preparation and parliamentary procedures. The intent was that the staff facilitator would have daily contact with Members of Council and City staff to move committee mandates along quicker; 12 CGCG. Df PI 'KER1 G Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm e Council Chambers Whereas to assist with transparency and community relevance, City staff would work cooperatively with the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee; Whereas the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee have expressed concerns with the staff facilitator structure currently in place inhibiting the mandate of the committee; Now Therefore the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee are recommending that the Chair and Vice Chair roles be re -instated for the next term of Council starting in December 2018 and ending in November 2022, and that City staff continue to liaise with the Advisory Board in taking minutes and to coordinate agendas, correspondence, etc. and; Now Therefore on behalf of the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee, Council direct the City Clerk to amend the Boards & Advisory Committees of Council Policy ADM 040 and the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee's Terms of Reference to allow volunteer community members to be elected as Chair and Vice Chair in order to provide greater autonomy for the committee members to fulfill their mandate. Yes Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor Cumming Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles (VIII) By-laws Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: No Councillor Ashe Mayor Ryan 7610/18 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham (A 09/17) 7611/18 Being a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 7362/14 appointing Inspectors. Resolution #421/18 13 1 K s Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2018 7:00 pm v Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That By-law Nos. 7610/18 through 7611/18 be approved. Carried (IX) Other Business 1. Councillor Cumming requested that staff hold a review with Councillors in order to advise on the electronic voting system. Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion at the April Council meeting with respect to MPAC. 3. Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion at the April Council meeting with respect to service dog licensing. (X) Confirmation. By-law By-law Number #7612/18 Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Pickles moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of March 12, 2018. (XI) Adjournment Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor McLean That the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 pm. Dated this 12th day of March, 2018. 14 Carried Carried David Ryan, • Debbie Shields City Clerk