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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 17, 2003
8:03 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. Mclean
D. Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
ABSENT:
Councillor Ryan - Vacation
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of March 3, 2003
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1.
Carolyn Anderson, 1017 Mountcastle Cres., addressed Council stating her support
of the proposed Tree By-law. She suggested that an amendment be made to the
by-law to Section 2(b), Exemptions, with respect to activities or matters undertaken
by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority or the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, to read the same as 2(a) and 2(c)
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #28/03 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the Report of the Planning Committee dated March 17,2003, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #29/03 - Appendix #11
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated March 17, 2003, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #30103
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the draft by-law to prohibit and regulate the injuring, destruction or removal of trees in
defined areas of the City of Pickering be enacted.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
Absent: Councillors Ryan
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Resolution #31/03
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the 2002 Audit Plan and Risk Management Framework for The Corporation of the
City of Pickering for year ending December 31, 2002, forwarded to Council by the Audit
Committee, be received for information.
CARRIED
Resolution #32/03
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
The Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"Rally for the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis" - May 10, 2003
CARRIED
Resolution #33/03
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS driving at excessive speeds on all roads in the City of Pickering poses a threat
to the safety of all persons in the community; and
WHEREAS persons are at particular risk when vehicles are driven at excessive speeds on
City-controlled roads that serve the residential areas and are heavily traveled by children
going to school or adults out for a recreational walk or bike ride; and
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pickering recognized this threat in 1996 when it
passed Resolution #44/96 to request the Minister of Transport to initiate an amendment to
the Highway Traffic Act to permit local municipalities to enforce those sections of the Act
dealing with the enforcement of speed limits within its boundaries; and
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WHEREAS by Resolution #43/97 passed on February 10, 1997, Council authorized the
retention of an additional Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and the training of all Officers
in anticipation of the Province passing legislation that would allow municipalities to enforce
speed limits; and
WHEREAS by Resolution #204/97 passed on June 2, 1997, Council authorized the
purchase of two laser radar units to be used by the Durham Regional Police Service to
enhance the enforcement of speed limits in the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the Durham Regional Police Service does have a Traffic Enforcement Branch
that is required to enforce traffic issues throughout the entire Regional Municipality of
Durham and is not able to undertake traffic enforcement problems on City-owned streets
on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS through the Traffic Management Study, residents expressed frustration of lack
of enforcement of excessive speeding on residential streets; and
WHEREAS photo radar was introduced by the Province of Ontario and used on major
highways with great success in reducing speeding and accidents and has since been
discontinued; and
WHEREAS the technology is available for a non-police officer, such as a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, to man, monitor and operate photo radar equipment without stopping
the vehicle driver on residential streets where speeding is causing safety concerns;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests
the Minister of Transport to pass legislation that will permit municipalities to enforce
speeding on roads within their jurisdiction through the use of photo radar; and
FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Janet Ecker,
MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, all Durham municipalities and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
Absent: Councillor Ryan
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Johnson, took leave to introduce by-laws
of the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 6108/03
Being a by-law to prohibit and regulate the injuring, destruction or removal of trees in
defined areas of the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6109/03
Being a by-law to authorize the acquisition of that part of Lot 15, Concession 7, Pickering,
designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-21669 for road purposes.
By-law Number 6110/03
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 15, Concession 7, Pickering, designated as Part
1, Plan 40R-21669 as public highway and name it "Eighth Concession Road".
By-law Number 6111/03
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham, in Part of Lot 26, Range 3, B.F.C., Lots 127,128 and 129, Plan 1051, in the City
of Pickering. (A 06/02)
By-law Number 6112/03
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham, in Part of Lots 23 and 24,Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (A 15/02)
By-law Number 6113/03
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
6027/02, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area,
Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 54, 55, 56, 58, 116, 117, Plan 1051, in the City of
Pickering. (A 26/02)
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Councillor McLean declared an interest advisin that he is in the rocess of
purchas!!!9..!..home ~n a prev!2!!!JY approved~tion bY this developer.
By-law Number 6114/03
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 650,705 Kingston Road, 1048 Toy Ave., 1822 Whites Road N., 1330 Altona
Rd. and 1792 Liverpool Road).
By-law Number 6115/03
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 1210 & 1235 Radom St., 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 580 Eyer Dr., 1915 Denmar
Rd., 1530/40 & 1625 & 1655 Pickering Pkwy., 1525/35 Diefenbaker Crt., 1000/1400 The
Esplanade, 925 Bayly St., 1650 Kingston Road, 1885 & 1360 Glenanna Rd., 1958 & 1975
Rosefield Rd. and 1880/1890 Valley Farm Rd. and 1100 Begley St.)
By-law Number 6116/03
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
2024/85 & 2099/85, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning
Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 102 & 103, Plan 40M-1380, (Part 10, 40R-9291),
City of Pickering. (A 18/02)
Recorded Vote on By-law 6116103:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Pickles
Absent: Councillor Ryan
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Johnson, moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6108/03, 6109/03, 6110/03, 6111/03,
6112/03,6113/03,6114/03,6115/03 and 6116/03, 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 reported that various residents have commented on the inequity
with respect to the Oak Ridges Morraine legislation.
2.
Councillor Pickles questioned whether or not a response has been received from
Transport Canada with respect to funding for the proposed airport study.
3.
Councillor Pickles questioned the status with respect to a crossing guard at the
Altona Forest Public School.
4.
Councillor Pickles advised that he has received calls from residents in the Tridel
Buildings requesting enforcement of speed limit on Valley Farm from Kingston Road
to Pickering Parkway and he asked staff to report on signalization for thê
intersection of Valley Farm Road and Pickering Parkway.
5.
Councillor Johnson stated a concern with respect to the demolition of fifteen homes
in North Pickering by Transport Canada.
6.
Councillor Johnson commented on the work of residents assisting the poor in third
world countries.
7.
Councillor Johnson echoed the comments of Councillor Brenner with respect to the
Oak Ridges Morraine legislation.
Councilor McLean advised of the Big Brothers Bowl on Friday, March 21st.
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9.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a. The Director, Planning & Development consulted with Council concerning a
request by the Consultant to appear before Council to brief them on the
presentation which will be made at a public meeting with respect to the Growth
Management Study.
b. Councillor Pickles advised of a presentation to be made by Gary Bowen of the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with respect to Duffins and
Carruthers Creeks.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6117/03
Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Johnson, 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 Meeting of March 17, 2003.
CARRIED
VII
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
DATED
MAYOR
CLERK
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC 2003-3
That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on March 17,
2003 presents its third report to Council and recommends:
1.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 13-03
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/02
MARSHALL HOMES
LOTS FRONTING ONTO THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF
GOLDEN RIDGE ROAD, EAST SIDE OF FAIRPORT ROAD
PART OF LOTS 54 55 56 58 116 117 PLAN 1051
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 26/02, be APPROVED subject
to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report Number PD 13-03, to permit
the development of 11 new internal lots with minimum lot frontages of 12
metres, submitted by Marshall Homes, for the parcels of land created through
land severance applications LD 10-22/03 for Part of Lots 54,55,56,58, 116
and 117, Plan 1051, City of Pickering.
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 26/02, as set out in Appendix II to Report Number PD 13-03 be
forwarded to City Council for enactment.
2.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 11-03
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 15/02
METSTAR HOLDINGS LTD.
1211 KINGSTON ROAD
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/02, be APPROVED, to
permit personal service shop and off-track betting teletheatre as additional
uses, submitted by Metstar Holdings Ltd., for 1211 Kingston Road, being Part
of Lot 24, Concession 1, City of Pickering.
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 15/02, set out in Appendix No.1 to Report Number PD 11-03 be
forwarded to City Council for enactment.
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3.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 12-03
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6/02 (R)
MERRITON PROPERTIES INC.
902. 910. 922 AND 940 KINGSTON ROAD
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/02(R), be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report No. PD 12-03 to
permit vehicle sales and service, submitted by Merriton Properties Inc., for
902,910,922 and 940 Kingston Road, being Part of Lot 26, B.F.C., Range 3,
City of Pickering.
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 06/02, as set out in Appendix II to Report Number PD 12-03 be
forwarded to City Council for enactment.
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Appendix II
Committee of the Whole Report
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That the Committee of the Whole Report of the City of Pickering having met on
March 17,2003 presents its third report to Council and recommends:
1.
PROCLAMATIONS
"DAY OF MOURNING" - APRIL 28, 2003
"PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK" -APRIL 21-27,2003
"NEW HOMES MONTH" - APRIL, 2003
"RACING AGAINST DRUGS DURHAM WEEK" - MAY 4-10.2003
The Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"Day of Mourning" - April 28, 2003
"Pitch-in Canada Week" - April 21-27, 2003
"New Homes Month" - April, 2003
"Racing Against Drugs Durham Week" - May 4-10,2003
2.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY REPORT OES 08-03
TENDER FOR SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING, KINSMEN PARK
TENDER T-5-2003
1. That Report OES 08-03 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer and
Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be received; and
2. That the expenditures and financing for Project 03-2718-001-00 in the amount
of $400,000 for lighting and improvements at the Kinsmen Park and Project
03-2718-001-17 in the amount of $20,000 to upgrade the electrical service at
Kinsmen Park, as included in the 2003 Capital Budget, be approved; and
3. That Tender No. T-5-2003 submitted by Loc-Pave Construction Limited in the
amount of $183,398 (taxes included) for the configuration of an electrical
distribution service upgrade, supply and installation of sports field lighting
within Kinsmen Park, be accepted; and
4. That the optional price in Tender No. T-5-2003 submitted by Loc-Pave
Construction Limited in the amount of $90,843 (taxes included) for the
electrical work for the football field known as the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins
Minor Football Club Field within Kinsmen Park, be accepted; and
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5. That contracted services in the amount of $28,913 be authorized for Veridian
Connections, in order to undertake the necessary utility upgrade to facilitate
sports field lighting projects; and
6. That Council approve the Financing Plan submitted February 17, 2003, by Mr.
Jeff Priestman, President of the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins Minor Football Club
for their contribution towards their portion of the shared costs of the
partnership venture in the amount of $53,623 plus interest; and
7. That Council approve the Financing Plan submitted on March 14, 2003 by the
Pickering Soccer Club for their contribution towards their portion of the shared
costs of the partnership venture in the amount of $102,789 plus interest; and
8. That the balance of the work for the project, currently estimated at
approximately $60,000, consisting of primarily irrigation requirements and
field improvements and included in the projects approved under
Recommendation 2 above, be approved; and
9. Council approve the City portion of the funding as follows:
a) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to finance the
City's portion of the costs in the estimated amount of $230,000 (T-5-2003)
project through the issuance of debt through the Region of Durham for a
period not exceeding 5 years, at a rate to be determined, be approved and
the balance of approximately $2,850 plus financing costs be financed from
current funds; and
b) That annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $55,000
be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering
commencing in 2004 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; and
c) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this
loan and the repayment falls within the City's Debt and Financial
Obligations approved Annual Repayment limit for debt and other financial
obligations for 2002 as established by the Province for municipalities in
Ontario; and
d) That a temporary loan in the amount of approximately $102,789 less the
initial deposit of $10,000 be extended to the Pickering Soccer Club; and,
approximately $53,623 to the Ajax-Pickering Dolphins Football Club on
terms and conditions satisfactory to the Treasurer; and
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e) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to take
any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and
10. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
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