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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 4, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes October 4,2021 Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Cumming Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO S.Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services B. Duffield - Director, Operations J. Eddy - Director, Human Resources J. Hagg - Fire Chief R. Holborn - Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel - City Clerk R. Perera - Committee Coordinator 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participatingelectronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3.Delegations There were no delegations. 4.Matters for Consideration 4.1 Director, Community Services , Report CS 18-21 City of Pickering Volunteer Program Update 1 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes October 4,2021 Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Cumming -2020/2021 Activities A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Sarah Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services, regarding whether the volunteer program was inclusive to all age groups, and whether there was a temporary snow removal service for seniors through the volunteer program. Sarah Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services, noted that the Volunteer Program was inclusive to all age groups, and that temporary snow removal could be provided to seniors through the volunteer program by matching a youth volunteer to a senior based on geographic proximity. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Report CS 18-21, regarding the City of Pickering Volunteer ProgramUpdate, be received for information; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 4.2 Director, Community Services , Report CS 31-21 2022 Community Festivals and Events -Approval of 2022 Events in Esplanade Park Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Carea Community Health Centre on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 for National Indigenous Peoples Day, on terms and conditions satisfactory toDirector, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 2.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Frederica Black Events on Saturday, July 16, 2022 for Brew & BBQ Fest on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Servicesand Chief Administrative Officer; 2 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes October 4,2021 Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Cumming 3.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of EsplanadePark by Canadian Food Truck Festivals from Friday, August 5 to Sunday,August 7, 2022 (inclusive) for Pickering Food Truck Festival, on terms andconditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 4.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of EsplanadePark by Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham Inc. on Saturday,August 14, 2022 for Festival of India’s Heritage, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; and, 5.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to takethe necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 4.3 Director, Human Resources, Report HUR 05-21 Recovery Plan -Post Pandemic Service Delivery Model Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That Report HUR 05-21, regarding the City’s Recovery Plan – Post Pandemic Service Delivery Model, be received for information. Carried 5.Other Business 5.1 Councillor Brenner inquired about parking concerns on Rosebank Road North,abutting schools north of Stroud’s Lane, and whether parking could be provided on the west side as opposed to the east side of the road. Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services, stated that staff would follow up on the issues to see what action could be taken to address the parking concerns. 5.2 Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion regarding designating both Parkside Drive, abutting the Gandatsetiagon Public School, and Fairport Road, abutting Bonita Park, as Community Safety Zones. 3 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes October 4,2021 Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Cumming 5.3 Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Motion for Reconsideration regarding Council Resolution # 677/21, pertaining to Report PLN 33-21, Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods, adopted atthe September 27, 2021 Council Meeting. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: •clarification on the process and procedures surrounding a reconsideration motion; •the By-laws that were approved on September 27, 2021 for the InfillHousing in Established Neighbourhoods and the areas that the By-lawsapplied to; •whether Staff had any concerns with the By-laws and the potentialchallenges pertaining to enforcement and consistency due to certain Cityareas permitting a maximum dwelling height of 10 metres, while others permit a 9 metre maximum dwelling height requirement; and, •the possibility of implementing a 10 metre maximum dwelling height acrossthe City to address concerns related to consistency. 6.Adjournment Moved by Councillor McLeanSeconded by Councillor Butt That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 2:17 pm. 4