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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 22, 2024 Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt L. Cook M. Nagy L. Robinson Absent: D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Boyd - Fire Chief L. Gibbs - (Acting) Director, Community Services B. Duffield - Director, Operations R. Holborn - Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel - City Clerk C. Redmond - (Acting) Deputy Clerk 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in-person save and except Councillor Pickles. 2. Moment of Reflection Mayor Ashe called for a silent moment of reflection. 3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement Mayor Ashe read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement. 4. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 5. Adoption of Minutes Resolution # 380/24 Moved by Councillor Cook Seconded by Councillor Robinson Council Minutes, December 11, 2023 Executive Committee Minutes, January 8, 2024 Special Council Minutes, January 8, 2024 Carried 6. Presentations There were no presentations. 7. Question Period There were no questions posed by members of the public during Question Period. 8. Delegations 8.1 Clint Scott, PARA Marine Search and Rescue Re: PARA Marine Search and Rescue’s 2024 Annual Report and Strategic Plan Clint Scott, PARA Marine Search and Rescue (PARA) appeared before Council to speak to PARA Marine Search and Rescue’s 2024 Annual Report and Strategic Plan. Through the aid of PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Scott stated that PARA has been in service for over 50 years and provided an overview of the history of the organization. He spoke to PARA’s 5 to 10 year Strategic Plan including Management Transparency, Search and Rescue Readiness, and a summary of PARA’s notable tasks. Mr. Scott provided highlights from the 2023 Durham Region Report, and how PARA is currently funded. He advised that instead of purchasing a new vessel, funds would go towards repowering their current vessel and for a remote technology device that offers near shore capability. Mr. Scott advised that PARA would postpone the purchase of a new vessel until the 2030s, as repowering the boat will give PARA an additional 10 years to raise funds. Mr. Scott advised that PARA is requesting assistance to obtain corporate and government grants to finance a new vessel. He added that they had developed a sponsorship fundraising package to target fundraising and awareness at local events and that the package had been provided to Members of Council prior to the Meeting. Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Mr. Scott regarding: • the cost of a new vessel; • how the remote technology device (drone) would work; and, • clarification that some of the funds used to rebuild the engine in 2023 would be offset by selling the current engine. 8.2 Eileen Higdon, Pickering Resident Re: Concerns regarding the City’s Procedure By-law Eileen Higdon, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council to express her concerns with the City’s Procedure By-law as it relates to Council decorum. Ms. Higdon asked that all legal costs for judicial review be included as a line item in the Budget to be easily identified by residents. She commented that she hopes the new Members of Council find guidance and become stronger because of what they have experienced regarding the lack of decorum on Council. 8.3 Darshan Sritharan, Pickering Rotary Club Re: Fee Waiver Request for Pickering Ribfest Darshan Sritharan, Treasurer, Pickering Rotary Club, Don Alton, President-Elect, Pickering Rotary Club and René Soetens, Ajax Rotary Club, appeared before Council to discuss the upcoming Pickering Rotary Ribfest scheduled for June 14 to 16, 2024. Mr. Sritharan provided a written breakdown of the costs associated with the Ribfest Event which were distributed to Members of Council by the City Clerk. Mr. Sritharan expressed his appreciation for Mayor Ashe and Members of Council for their support of the Pickering Rotary Club, and Mayor Ashe’s commitment for a $5,000 grant. Mr. Sritharan provided an overview of the Pickering Rotary Club’s charitable activities and advised that the Pickering Rotary Club is seeking additional support from the City for various expenses for Pickering Ribfest over and above waiving the fees. He added that partnering on this event would contribute significantly to the success of local businesses and well-being of the community. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: • the inclusion in the 2024 Mayor’s Budget of a $5,000 grant that would require an amendment to the City’s Grant Policy as Pickering Rotary Club is not eligible for a Community Grant because they receive Bingo funds; • the Pickering Rotary Club’s request for approximately $12,000 total and how they currently raise funds; • if the fee waiver request included the park fees for the 2024 Ribfest Event; • whether the Pickering Rotary Club received income from the event and clarification that the funds were directly donated back to the community; Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm • if non-associated City costs outlined in the cost breakdown included entertainment, picnic tables, and a carnival; • how Bingo funds cannot be used for Pickering Ribfest expense because the Pickering Rotary Club receives Bingo funds, they cannot apply for other grants; and, • the economic drivers created by the Event in terms of additional sales related to tourism, local businesses, entertainment, and hotels. 8.4 Joe Ingino, Editor/Publisher, Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper Re: Corr. 04-24 Joe Ingino, Editor/Publisher, Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper Re: Clarification on What Must be Published under Section 270(1)(4) of the Municipal Act Joe Ingino, Editor/Publisher, Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper, appeared before Council to discuss how municipalities are going to publish legislated notices in a newspaper under the Municipal Act, now that the local paper is no longer publishing in print form. Mr. Ingino commented that social media was not a medium for public notices as not all residents have access to internet services. He noted that municipalities have the option to post in small local papers that cater to the municipality or in national papers where notices may be lost due to the size and circulation of the paper. Mr. Ingino suggested that the City work together with him to develop a space for posting public notices and other important messaging from the City. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council, staff and Mr. Ingino regarding: • how the Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper is circulated; • whether there are any other newspapers in the Region of Durham; • whether the Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper is distributed door to door and whether its circulation will increase in future; • the differing types of content in local community papers compared with national papers; and, • whether the circulation of the Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper meets the provisions under the Municipal Act for public notices. 8.5 Margaret Bowie, Pickering Resident Re: Report PLN 02-24 Tree Protection By-law Update Response to Council Resolution #333/23 on Report PLN 37-23 (the Phase 3 Recommendation Report) Margaret Bowie, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council and spoke to her concerns with Report PLN 02-24. She stated that she was pleased that Council Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm , had taken the first step to protect the tree canopy in Pickering but wanted to ensure that the City put policies and procedures in place to protect trees from removal and destruction. She commented that it was everyone’s responsibility to understand and protect nature, and that the provincial and federal governments had programs that the City can partner with regarding tree protection. Ms. Bowie commented that the City of Brampton received a $1.2 million grant from the federal government to help Brampton with its trees. She asked that Report PLN 37-23 be referred back to staff for further public consultation. 8.6 Garry Winsor, Pickering Resident Re: Report PLN 02-24 Tree Protection By-law Update Response to Council Resolution #333/23 on Report PLN 37-23 (the Phase 3 Recommendation Report) Garry Winsor, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council on behalf of the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association to discuss his concerns with Report PLN 02-24. He advised that he had lobbied for a number of years to lower the diameter of the trees that the City protects, in line with some other municipalities. Mr. Winsor commented that the average annual residential tax bill allots for approximately $50 per year for trees and felt this was reasonable for tree protection. He further commented that the federal government had recognized that trees are an asset to combat global warming through their ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Mr. Winsor suggested that builders and developers should indicate on their site plan application all the mature trees on the property and how they will be protected. 9. Correspondence 9.1 Corr. 01-24 Alexander Harras, Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham Re: Request the Government of Ontario to provide core funding for organizations providing programs, care, and services for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder as part of the 2024 Provincial Budget. Resolution # 381/24 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Nagy That Corr. 01-24, from Alexander Harras, Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham, dated December 20, 2023, regarding a Request for the Government of Ontario to provide core funding for Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm organizations providing programs, care, and services for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder as part of the 2024 Provincial Budget, be received. Carried 9.2 Corr. 02-24 The Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Re: Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council regarding: • Bill 3 being a reflection of legislation that is disrespectful to elected officials and their capacity to represent the constituents of the Wards in which they were elected; • Bill 3 removing an elected official’s ability for accountability to their constituents; • the pressures on municipalities and the Region of Durham because of the Building Homes Act and the need for change in these areas to come from Councils collectively, not just an individual Member; and, • the potential for abuse under the Strong Mayors legislation. Resolution # 382/24 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook 1. That Corr. 02-24 from The Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, regarding Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, dated November 28, 2023 be received and endorsed; 2. That the Provincial Government be requested to rescind Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022; and, 3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Premier Doug Ford, the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Durham Region MPP’s, the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham, and all lower tier Durham Region municipalities. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes: Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor Cook Abstained: Mayor Ashe Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Councillor Nagy Councillor Robinson 9.3 Corr. 03-24 The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Re: Policy Update – Social and Economic Prosperity Review Resolution # 383/24 A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: • the cost of infrastructure services such as water and sewer, the impact of the changes to development charges, and the associated impacts on the tax payer; • the downloading of provincial responsibility to the local level and the associated impacts; • whether the resolution to support the AMO initiative would place any further financial burden on the City; and, • clarification that the motion is intended to support AMO’s recommendation calls on the Province to meet and discuss the downloading of services to municipalities. Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Corr. 03-24, from The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated January 10, 2024, regarding a Social and Economic Prosperity Review be received; and, 2. That The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, be advised that the City of Pickering, at its meeting held on January 22, 2024 adopted the following: Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; And Whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; And Whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm And Whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; And Whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; And Whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; And Whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; And Whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; And Whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration; Now therefore be it resolved that The Corporation of the City of Pickering calls on the Province of Ontario to commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario; and, 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Region of Durham and all lower tier Durham Region municipalities. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes: Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor Cook Councillor Nagy Mayor Ashe No: Councillor Robinson 9.4 Corr. 04-24 Joe Ingino, Editor/Publisher, Oshawa/Durham Central Newspapers Re: Clarification on What Must be Published under Section 270(1)(4) of the Municipal Act Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: • whether the City had published any material in the Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper; • whether the City could begin to share news and media releases with the Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper for their reporting, without incurring any cost to the municipality; • the importance of having a community newspaper, that focuses on local issues, so that constituents are kept updated; and, • whether the correspondence could be referred back to staff for consideration for when the Public Notice Policy is brought forward to Council. Resolution # 384/24 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Corr. 04-24, from Joe Ingino, Editor/Publisher, Oshawa/Durham Central Newspapers, dated January 1, 2024 be received, and, 2. That the Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper provide City Staff with documentation to demonstrate when its circulation meets the level of readership of the Toronto Star, in the City of Pickering, so that it can be considered for use as the local newspaper for the City of Pickering to communicate public notices and messaging, as required under legislation or City Policy. Carried Later in the Meeting (See following motions) Resolution #385/24 Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That items 1 and 2 of the main motion be divided in order that they may be voted on separately. Carried Item 1 of the main motion now being before Council: Resolution 386/24 Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 04-24, from Joe Ingino, Editor/Publisher, Oshawa/Durham Central Newspapers, dated January 1, 2024 be received; Carried Item 2 of the main motion now being before Council: Resolution 387/24 Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 04-24, from Joe Ingino, Editor/Publisher, Oshawa/Durham Central Newspapers, dated January 1, 2024, be referred to staff, for consideration as part of the review of the City’s Notice Policy. Carried 10. Report EC 01-24 of the Executive Committee held on January 8, 2024 10.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 01-24 - Part IV Designation of 301 Kingston Road This item was referred back to staff at the Executive Committee Meeting held on January 8, 2024. 10.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 02-24 Tree Protection By-law Update Response to Council Resolution #333/23 on Report PLN 37-23 (the Phase 3 Recommendation Report) A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: • what precautions the City takes to protect its trees; • the community engagement and education undertaken to date on the proposed by-law; • clarification that the new proposed by-law would protect more areas such as woodlots; and, • the associated risks should the City not adopt the updated by-law so that it can be in effect prior to the spring season. Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Council Decision: 1. That Council approve the new modernized Tree Protection By-law, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 02-24; 2. That Council approve an amendment to the General Municipal Fees & Charges By-law 6191/03, as amended, as set out in Appendix II, to implement the modernized Tree Protection By-law; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be given authority to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Resolution #388/24 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report EC 01-24 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on January 8, 2024 be adopted. Carried It was the consensus of Council to take a short recess. Council recessed at 9:06 pm and reconvened at 9:18 pm. 11. Reports – New and Unfinished Business 11.1 Director, Operations, Report OPS 02-24 Facilities Renewal Study Resolution # 389/24 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Report OPS 02-24 regarding the City of Pickering Facilities Renewal Study prepared by PSD Citywide Inc., dated January 2024 be endorsed in principle; 2. That recommendations of Report OPS 02-24 and the Facilities Renewal Study be considered, along with other municipal priorities, through future annual municipal plans and budget process; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Carried 11.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 03-24 Consulting Services for Urban Design Review Services RFP-2023-22 Resolution # 390/24 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That proposal for Request for Proposal No. RFP-2023-22, submitted by John G. Williams Limited, Architect, to undertake Urban Design Review Services for three years commencing February 1, 2024, and expiring December 31, 2026 be accepted; and, 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take such actions as necessary to give effect to this report. Carried 12. Motions and Notice of Motions 12.1 Additional Dwelling Units A discussion ensued between Members of Council regarding: • additional dwelling units being considered a right and a way to introduce affordable housing units; • whether upper levels of government could introduce additional measures for financial support for those willing to be part of the solution; • the need for support from the public utilities to waive hook-up fees; and, • clarification that the wording of the motion applied to residential property owners as opposed to developers. Resolution # 391/24 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt WHEREAS, all levels of Government recognize the lack of affordable housing; Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm And Whereas, the Province of Ontario has implemented as-of-right legislation permitting a maximum of 2 Additional Dwelling Units that can be constructed on most residential properties; And Whereas, such construction must adhere to Regulations under the Ontario Building Code; And Whereas, the costs for infrastructure and building materials to meet these regulations will make these units unattainable and unaffordable; And Whereas, such costs would include, water, sanitary, heating, and electricity; Now therefore be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering directs: 1. That the Federal and Provincial Governments be requested to introduce additional measures that will provide financial support to those residential property owners who construct code compliant Additional Dwelling Units to be used for affordable rental units; 2. That all applicable public utilities, (inclusive of Elexicon Energy, Enbridge, Durham Region Works Department) be requested to waive the costs of hook up for those residential property owners who construct code compliant Additional Dwelling Units to be used for affordable rental units; and, 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Jennifer O’Connell, MP Pickering-Uxbridge, The Honourable Premier Doug Ford, The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering-Uxbridge and Minister of Finance, all Durham Region MPs and MPPs, Indrani Butany-DeSouza, CEO, Elexicon Energy, Enbridge Gas Inc., Durham Region, and all lower tier Durham Municipalities for endorsement. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 12.2 Remembrance Poppy Sidewalk Marker – Esplanade Park North A discussion ensued between Members of Council regarding: • the importance of providing space for residents to have a place to connect and reflect on those we have lost; and, • the importance of the upkeep and maintenance of the Poppy Sidewalk Marker after its installation. Resolution # 392/24 Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Moved by Councillor Cook Seconded by Councillor Nagy WHEREAS, the Cenotaph for the City of Pickering is located in Esplanade Park; And Whereas, each November the City honours and recognizes our fallen soldiers through all the many wars from World War 1 to present armed conflicts; And Whereas, the addition of a simplified poppy sidewalk marker at or around Esplanade Park North, is another way residents can reflect, honour and remember our fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day, as well as at other times of the year; Now therefore be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering directs through the Office of the CAO: 1. That notwithstanding CUL 130 Public Art Policy, that staff consult with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #606 on the suitability, design, and material to be used for a poppy sidewalk marker which is to be funded from the Public Art Reserve (8038); 2. That staff report back to Council no later than the end of Q2 2024 on the most suitable location and design, to facilitate installation in time for Remembrance Day 2024; and, 3. That the Mayor be requested to include up to $35,000 in the 2024 Budget for the poppy sidewalk marker. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 12.3 2024 Provincial Budget Funding Request for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder A brief discussion ensued regarding the need for support for adults with autism spectrum disorder. Resolution # 393/24 Moved by Councillor Cook Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS, the bulk of government funded programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) end at age eighteen in the Province of Ontario; Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm And Whereas, families supporting a loved one with ASD are often forced to make the difficult decision between expensive private day programs and leaving the workforce to provide care; And Whereas, getting out of the home and connecting with others can alleviate social isolation, improve mental and physical health, and lead to an overall better quality of life; And Whereas, Autism Home Base, based in Bowmanville, provides weekly drop-in supports and services at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax, for 191 Durham Region families, or more than 450 participants, five days a week; And Whereas, Footprints 4 Autism, based at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering, provides respite and social programs for youth and adults up to the age of twenty-one; And Whereas, by supporting programs for adults with ASD, the Government of Ontario can achieve its goal of keeping patients healthy in their communities and out of hospitals, as noted in the Ministry of Health’s 2022-2023 Strategic Plan; Now therefore be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering requests: 1. That the Government of Ontario provide core funding for organizations providing programs, care, and services for adults with ASD, including organizations that serve Pickering residents such as Footprints 4 Autism and Autism Home Base, as part of the 2024 Provincial Budget; and, 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Premier Doug Ford, The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, The Honourable Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, all Durham Region MPPs, the Regional Municipality of Durham, all lower tier Durham municipalities, local school boards, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Autism Ontario, Autism Home Base and Footprints 4 Autism. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 13. By-laws 13.1 By-law 8073/24 Being a by-law to prohibit and regulate the injuring, destruction or removal of trees in the City of Pickering. Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 13.2 By-law 8074/24 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal Fees. 13.3 By-law 8075/24 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 69 to 74, Plan 40M-2664, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. 13.4 By-law 8076/24 Being a by-law to exempt Block 117, Plan 40M-2632, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. 13.5 By-law 8077/24 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 24 to 26, 29, 36 to 44, 47 to 51, 59 to 62, 65, 68 to 70, 73 to 75, 80 to 82, 84, 90 to 92, 94 to 100, 104 to 106 and 128 and Blocks 159, 162, 163, 164, 175, 180, 181, 183 and 185 173, Plan 40M-2671, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. Resolution # 394/24 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Nagy That By-law Numbers 8073/24 through 8077/24 be approved. Carried 14. Regional Councillor Updates 14.1 Councillor Brenner spoke to an item raised at the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding recent Durham Region Transit (DRT) service changes and noted he would raise the item at the next Council meeting. Councillor Brenner stated that the Committee’s recommendation was that Durham Region Transit had breached the Ontario Human Rights Code by creating barriers for persons with disabilities in the proposed changes to DRT services. He advised that he had provided the recommendation, as well as an online petition to Durham Region Transit, and that the matters would be on the February 7, 2024 Regional Transit Committee agenda. 15. Other Business Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 15.1 Councillor Robinson gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Motion regarding Casino Revenues and the Region of Durham. Resolution # 395/24 Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That leave be granted to suspend the rules of procedure in order to introduce a motion due to its urgent nature. Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote 15.2 Funds to Support the 2024 Pickering Rotary Ribfest Event A brief discussion ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: • the limitations in providing a community grant to the Rotary Club under the City’s Community Grant Policy, due to their participation and collection of Bingo funds at Delta Bingo & Gaming; • the ability to give an exception under the Community Grant Policy; and, • clarification that this would be a one-time grant as opposed to an ongoing grant. Resolution # 396/24 Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That notwithstanding Policy FIN 040, Community Grant, that the Mayor be requested to include $10,000 in the 2024 Mayor’s Budget, under Community Grants, to go toward the Pickering Rotary Ribfest Event. Carried 15.3 Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Motion to recognize Ernie Coombs, Mr. Dressup, as a resident of Pickering and his significant contributions relating to children. 16. Confirmatory By-law By-law Number 8078/24 Draft Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Nagy moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of January 22, 2024. Carried 19. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Cook That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm. Dated this 22nd day of January, 2024. Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk