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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 4,2002
7:40 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. Mclean
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- City Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 21, 2002
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DELEGATIONS
1. Sylvain Trepanier, Vice-Chair and Cynthia Mearns, C.ED. of the Pickering Public
Library made a presentation to Council on the Minister's Award for Innovation for
the "Reference Chat" service which provides live reference to their clients over the
Internet.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #122/02 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the Report of the Finance & Operations Committee dated October 28, 2002, be
adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #123/02
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the letter dated October 11, 2002 to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for
Ontario regarding electoral boundaries restructuring within the Regional Municipality of
Durham, be received.
CARRIED
Resolution #124/02
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"AIDS Awareness Week" - November 25-30, 2002
CARRIED
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Resolution #125/02
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS numerous personal properties within the City of Pickering back upon
Watercourse ravine areas; and
WHEREAS the removal of trees from these environmentally sensitive areas can lead to
erosion, loss of habitat and loss of aesthetic value adjacent to park land; and
WHEREAS the former municipalities of East York and Scarborough already have by-laws
to control tree removal from properties adjacent to ravines and the City of Toronto is
preparing to implement a city-wide by-law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering directs staff to
prepare a draft by-law for consideration of Finance and Operations Committee that would
require residents backing onto watercourse ravine areas to obtain a permit for felling
healthy trees; and
THAT the said by-law include a permit fee and fines for violation of the by-law; and
THAT the by-law clearly outline very limited circumstances where the felling of healthy
trees would be permitted; and
THAT staff bring the draft by-law before Committee for consideration no later than
February 24, 2003.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson and Pickles
No: Councillors McLean, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
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Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That staff seek public consultation to determine if there should be a by-law and if so, what
regulations this by-law should appropriately contain.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors McLean, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson and Pickles
Resolution #126/02
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS an incident occurred in the City of Pickering on October 10, 2002 wherein a
child was bitten so severely by a neighbour's dog that the child was taken to the hospital
emergency department for treatment; and
WHEREAS the incident took place on a public road and the child did not provoke the dog
in any way; and .
WHEREAS Section 9(1) of City of Pickering By-law Number 5728/00 (Cat & Dog By-law)
states:
Where a dog has bitten a person or domestic animal, the animal control and
pound supervisor may, at his or her discretion, order the dog to be muzzled or
leashed or both, for a period of time to be determined by the animal control and
pound supervisor and the owner of the dog shall comply therewith.
WHEREAS the Supervisor, Animal Services Centre determined that it was not necessary
to order the dog that was involved in the October 10th incident to be muzzled; and
WHEREAS the only other alternative left to the Mother of the child that was bitten to
ensure the safety of her child was to make a civil application under the Dog Owners'
Liability Act to have the offending dog destroyed; and
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WHEREAS Section 4(1) of the Dog Owners' Liability Act states that "If it is alleged that a
dog has bitten or attacked a person or domestic animal, a proceeding may be commenced
against its owner...."; and
WHEREAS a proceeding under Section 4(1) of the Dog Owners' Liability Act may be made
by the municipality in addition to the person that was attacked by the dog or other
interested party; and
WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the municipality and its agent being the PAW Animal
Services Centre to ensure the safety of its residents through aggressive enforcement and
application of its by-laws;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby
AMMENDS Section 9(1) of City of Pickering By-law Number 5728/00 (Cat & Dog By-law)
to read:
Where a dog has bitten a person or domestic animal, the animal control and pound
supervisor shall order the dog to be muzzled and leashed for a period of time to be
determined by the animal control and pound supervisor. And such determination
shall include a period of quarantine as required in consultation with the Durham
Regional Health Department. And the owner
FURTHER THAT such muzzling and leashing order remain in effect until the owner of the
dog can prove definitively that they have effective control of the dog or until a decision is
made by the PAW Joint Animal Services Committee in the event that the owner of the dog
appeals the muzzling and/or leashing order; and
FURTHER THAT the Supervisor, Animal Services Centre shall immediately inform the
Clerk of the City of Pickering of all incidents involving a dog bite in order for the City to
initiate proceedings against the owner of the dog under the Dog Owners' Liability Act.
Where such proceedings are deemed in the best interest and safety of the community.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor McLean
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That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-laws
of the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 6050/02
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, by By-law
6020/02, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Lot 2,
Plan 473, in the City of Pickering. (A 20/02)
By-law Number 6051/02
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement with Beverly & Ron
Ireland for the operation of snack bar concessions at the Pickering Recreation Complex
Arena.
By-law Number 6052/02
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement with Sun-Glo Marketing
for the operation of a Pro Shop at the Don Beer Arena.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6050/02, 6051/02 and 6052/02, be adopted
and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk
sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
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OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion to endorse the position of Clarington
concerning the Ministry of the Environment and the spreading of sludge.
2.
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor Holland
concerning a position and policy to ban all development on First Nations burial sites.
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3.
Councillor Pickles questioned whether appointments of parents or staff are
appropriate for parking enforcement at the Kiss & Ride Programs at various
schools.
4.
Councillor Johnson commented on the Brougham Union Hall/Masonic Hall property
sale.
5.
6.
Councillor Johnson advised of a petition for storm sewers on Southview Ave.
Councillor Johnson advised of a petition from residents on Paddock Road against
hard surface of that road but wanting hard surface on the 6th Concession and
Sideline 16.
7.
Councillor McLean congratulated Cloey Poon on her award for community
involvement.
8.
Councillor McLean suggested that a building on Sandy Beach Road will be coming
available and could possibly be used temporarily for the Flea Market.
Councillor McLean requested an emergency meeting of PAW to discuss the
approved resolution by Council concerning the muzzling and quarantining of dogs.
Councillor Holland gave notice of motion concerning electrical deregulation.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6053/02
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan, moved for leave to introduce a By-law
of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of
the City of Pickering at its Regular Council Meeting of November 4, 2002.
CARRIED
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VII ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p,m.
DATED
MAYOR
CLERK
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Appendix I
Finance & Operations Committee Report
FOe 2002-8
That the Finance & Operations Committee of the City of Pickering having met on October 28th,
2002 presents its eighth report to Council:
1.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 44-02
PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA
SNACK BAR CONCESSIONS
1. That Report OES 44-02 regarding the Pickering Recreation Complex Arena Snack
Bar Concessions, be received by Council; and
2. That the proposal submitted by Beverly and Ron Ireland for the lease of space to
operate snack bar concession facilities within the Pickering Recreation Complex
(Arena only) be accepted; and
3. That staff be authorized to negotiate an arrangement with Beverly and Ron Ireland
for the lease of space to operate snack bar concession facilities within the Pickering
Recreation Complex (Arena only); and
4. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the execution of a License Agreement
pursuant to which Beverly and Ron Ireland will be permitted to operate snack bar
concession facilities, for a three-year term, within the Pickering Recreation Complex
(Arena only).
2.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 43-02
DON BEER ARENA PRO SHOP
1. That Report OES 43-02 regarding the Don Beer Arena Pro Shop, be received by
Council; and
2. That the proposal in reply to RFP-6-2002, submitted by Sun-Glo Marketing, for the
lease of space for a Pro Shop at the Don Beer Arena, be accepted, and
3. That staff be authorized to negotiate an arrangement with Sun-Glo Marketing for the
lease of space for a Pro Shop at the Don Beer Arena; and
4. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the execution of a License Agreement
pursuant to which Sun-Glo Marketing will be permitted to lease, for a three-year
term, a Pro Shop at the Don Beer Arena.
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3.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 38-02
Q-28-2002 - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 4 TON TRUCK
1. That Report OES 38-02 of the Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
regarding Quotation Q-28-2002 for the supply and delivery of a four ton truck; be
received; and
2. That Request for Quotation No. Q-28-2002 submitted by Freightliner Mid-Ontario
Inc. in the amount of $138,720 plus 7% G.S.T. and 8% P.S.T. for a total purchase
price of $159,528 and a net cost after G.S.T. rebate of $153,980 be accepted; and
3. That Council approve an increase in funding of $13,980 resulting in a total revised
expenditure of $153,980 and revised funding as follows:
Transfers from Reserve Funds:
Development Charges
City Share-Development Charges Projects
Total Revised Funding
$ 92,400
61.580
$ 153,980
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
4.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 39-02
SHADOWLAND & ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF PICKERING
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (PHA) AND DURHAM WEST
GIRLS HOCKEY ASSOC. (DWGHA) (THE PARTNERS)
PROPOSAL FOR FUNDRAISING TO FINANCE SHARE OF
THE NEW THIRD PAD. DON BEER SPORTS ARENA
1. That Report OES 39-02 regarding Shadowland & Associates proposal, be received;
and
2. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering endorse the concepts of
fund raising outlined in the proposal; and
3. That the Council authorize the appropriate staff of the City to coordinate with
Shadowland & Associates for the naming of various components of the Don Beer
Arena; and
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4. That the Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into agreements respecting
the naming and donations related thereto.
5.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 41-02
LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA
GREAT LAKES NAUTICAL VILLAGE PHASE ONE
MILLENNIUM SQUARE TO WHARF STREET
1. That Report OES 41-02 regarding Phase One of the Liverpool Road South Area
Detailed Review, be received; and
2. That the Phase One (Millennium Square to Wharf Street) of the Liverpool Road
South Area Detail Review being streetscape and road reconstruction as approved by
Council under Report OES 004-02 be approved in the amount of $199,878 to be
undertaken by Glenbrook Homes in conjunction with their development; and
3. That the financing be in the form of an internal loan as approved by Council in the
2000 Capital Budget and under Resolution #110/02 in conjunction with Report CS
18-02 and the additional expenditure in the amount of $18,495 be financed from
current funds; and
4. That staff of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect hereto.
6.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 45-02
KROSNO CREEK FLOODPLAIN MAPPING STUDY
1. That Report OES 45-02 regarding the Krosno Creek Floodplain Mapping Study, be
received; and
2. That staff from the City of Pickering continue working with TRCA to facilitate a public
consultation process to advise landowners within the watershed of the implications
of the study and recommendations for next steps to implement solutions; and
3. That staff be authorized to initiate a Request for Proposal for consulting services to
conduct a Class Environmental Assessment for Krosno Creek Floodplain
Remediation Strategies, subject to approval of this item in the 2003 Current Budget.
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7.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 25-02
SECTION 441/442/443 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT
ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES
1. That Report CS 25-02 of the Director, Corporate Services, regarding Section
441/442/443 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes, be received; and
2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 441, 442 and 443 of the
Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, as amended, be approved; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
8.
NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT
PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX
1. The purchase of fitness equipment and rubber flooring for the Pickering Recreation
Complex in the amount of $181,009.79 as indicated below be approved.
EQUIPMENT (SUPPLIER)
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PURCHASE
LUMP SUM
$52,400.00
$36,200.00
$18,540.00
$26,281.55
$22,500.00
$155,921.55
$10,673.73
$10,914.51
$3,500.00
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2. a) That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to
finance the project through the projected Health Club membership
revenue increase of $190,000 as a result of the sale of an additional 500
new annual memberships over a 24 month period.
b) The Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to
effect the foregoing.
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
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