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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 7, 2003
7:30 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
A. Greentree
C. Rose
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- City Clerk
- Supervisor, Legislative Services
- Manager, Policy
(I)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of March 17,2003
Special Meeting of March 24, 2003
Special Meeting of March 24, 2003
DELEGATIONS
(II)
1.
Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, provided Council with an
overview of the accomplishments of Durham Region.
2.
Bram Zinman, representing Bowood Properties Inc. and Suncor, addressed Council
with respect to the Storm Water Management Guidelines contained in the
Northwest Quadrant Study and stated that the purpose of his addressing Council
was to seek a definitive answer on what the City's plans are respecting his client's
property.
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3.
Rick Allan, 1874 Bicroft Court, addressed Council with respect to on-street parking.
He stated that many houses just accommodate two vehicles at most and excess
parking must flow onto the street. He suggested that the City provide parking
permits for persons who have overnight guests and enforcement should be
concentrated on parking in spaces for the disabled or in fire routes.
4.
Mrs. Flavelle, 734 Sheppard Avenue, stated that parking on Sheppard Avenue near
its intersection with Whites Road is very poor as a result of overflow parking from
the medical centre. She noted that neighbours have complained to the City about
this parking situation.
5.
Pat McNeil, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Strategy & Support, addressed Council
with respect to the Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations A and B Operating
License Renewals.
6.
Jim Blythe, representing the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, addressed
Council with respect to the Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations A and B
Operating License Renewals.
(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #42/03 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Finance & Operations Committee dated March 24, 2003, be
adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #43/03
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. That Council endorse a modification to the Conceptual Lot Plan for the Agricultural
Assembly, to eliminate the identification of Parcel 9 from the south side of the Sixth
Concession Road, and replace it with a relocated Parcel 9 on the west side of Sideline
34.
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2. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Ontario Realty
Corporation for their endorsement of the report and revised Schedule "A" to the
Conceptual Lot Plan of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the then
Town of Pickering, Region of Durham and Ontario Realty Corporation.
CARRIED
Resolution #44/03
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
1. That Report Number PD 19-03, concerning the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel's
Discussion Paper, Shape the Future, dated February-March 2003, be RECEIVED; and
2. That the comments contained in the letter from the Director, Planning & Development,
to the Chair of the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel, dated March 28, 2002,
provided as Appendix I to Report to Council PD 19-03 be ENDORSED as the City of
Pickering's comments on the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel's Discussion Paper,
Shape the Future, dated February - March 2003; and
3. That in addition to the comments set out in Paragraph #2 above, Council express its
opposition and displeasure respecting the 30-day comment period which Council
deemed inadequate to conduct a thorough and effective review; and
4. That the City Clerk FORWARD Council's resolution and Report PD 19-03 to the Panel
Chair - Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel, the Region of Durham, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs & Housing, Durham's MPPs, and the leaders of the two opposition
parties.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #44/03(a}
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
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1.
That the following recital be added between parts two and three:
"That in addition to the comments set out in Paragraph #2 above, Council express
its opposition and displeasure respecting the 3D-day comment period which Council
deemed inadequate to conduct a thorough and effective review; and"
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Johnson
Resolution #44/03(b}
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
1.
That the third item be amended to expand the distribution list to include:
"Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Durham's MPPs, and the leaders of the
two opposition parties."
CARRIED
Resolution #45/03
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Report PD 18-03, concerning the City of Toronto Official Plan, be RECEIVED; and
2. That the Region of Durham be REQUESTED to take any action it considers
appropriate with respect to the transportation policies and designations in the City of
Toronto Official Plan in so far as they fail to enhance traffic and transit connections at
the Toronto/Durham boundary; and
3. That the City Clerk FORWARD Council's resolution and Report PD 18-03 to the Clerk
of the Region of Durham.
CARRIED
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Resolution #46/03
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor McLean
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board was created to resolve municipal land use issues
at a time when municipal governments were small and had limited planning expertise; and
WHEREAS the role and mandate of the Ontario Municipal Board have not been
significantly altered in response to increased municipal planning skills or expanded
municipal responsibilities for land use planning under the Planning Act; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board has broad planning powers and can make
decisions in the absence of a full municipal review of a planning application and can
overturn local planning decisions; and
WHEREAS Ontario municipalities invest significant resources in staff time, legal and other
associated costs in establishing and implementing local planning policy; and
WHEREAS there is growing concern from municipalities and citizens that the decisions of
the Ontario Municipal Board are eroding local planning authority; and
WHEREAS there have been numerous Council resolutions, municipal reports and reports
from planning professionals and academics advocating reform of the Ontario Municipal
Board; and
WHEREAS the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform, an informed group of municipal elected
representatives and staff, after study and consultation, has made practical
recommendations for improvements to the planning appeal process;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby endorses
the Report of the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform dated March 5,2003; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Chair of the GTA Task Force on OMB
Reform, the Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the
Provincial party leaders.
CARRIED
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Resolution #47/03
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
1. That Report CAO 04-03 concerning Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations (PNGS) A
and B Operating License Renewals be received; and
2. That Council inform the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) that it does not
object to a five year license renewal for Pickering Nuclear Generation Station B,
providing the Commission requires a status report from CNSC staff at the mid-point of
the license period, and that the City of Pickering is given an opportunity to review and
comment to the Commission on the mid-license status report; and
3. That Council inform the CNSC that it does not object to a two year license renewal for
Pickering Nuclear Generation Station A; and
4. That Report CAO 04-03 be forwarded to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission,
Ontario Power Generation, and the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host
Communities.
CARRIED
Resolution #48/03
Moved by Councilor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
WHEREAS the Municipality of the City of Pickering lies entirely within the Region of
Durham; and
WHEREAS municipal governance of Pickering is shared between the Corporation of the
City of Pickering and the Corporation of the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS almost all volunteer, not-for-profit and other local organizations based in
Pickering share resources within Durham, not Toronto; and
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WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is charged with the
responsibility of establishing new ridings on the basis of community of interest while
maintaining a riding population that does not significantly deviate from the Provincial
quotient as determined by the 2001 census; and
WHEREAS the Region of Durham has 506,901 residents as of the 2001 Census and with
a Provincial quotient of 107, 642 means five ridings would generate a 5.8% deviation; and
WHERAS deviations of up to 8-9% are not at all uncommon in urban Ontario ridings; and
WHEREAS the Region of Durham is growing rapidly and will be significantly under-
represented by 2014 when the next redistribution will occur if left with only four and one
half ridings; and
WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario held a public hearing
at which various proposals were submitted that allowed for five ridings in Durham and
stressed the community of interest that was shared across the Region; and
WHEREAS at no time during the public hearings or through the course of any discussion
did the concept of splitting Pickering with Toronto ever arise; and
WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission of Ontario, through the Chief
Electoral Officer, transmitted to the Speaker of the House of Commons its Report which
was tabled in the House of Commons on March 26, 2003 by the Speaker and referred to
the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs; and
WHEREAS in its Report, the Boundaries Commission sent most of urban Pickering to
Scarborough and the remainder of Pickering to Ajax; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Pickering and its residents do not share a
community of interest of any kind with the former City of Scarborough; and
WHEREAS Federal and Provincial representation for Pickering will be vastly diminished by
having huge constituencies that lie outside of Pickering; and
WHEREAS public hearings are concluded and the only method of achieving change is
provided for in Section 22 of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act which allows the
filing of objections to the Report with the Clerk of the Committee within 30 days of the
Commission's Report being referred to the Standing Committee; and
WHEREAS the filing of such objections can only be in the form of a motion signed by not
less than 10 members of the House of Commons;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby
expresses its absolute objection to the recommendation to divide Pickering as proposed in
the Report tabled with the Speaker of the House of Commons, and
THAT the Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Pickering write the Clerk of the Standing
Committee on Procedure and House Affairs advising of the City of Pickering's objections to
the Report and that a letter also be sent to all Ontario M.P.'s advising them of Pickering's
concerns and requesting that they support a motion to object to the changes; and
THAT the proposal offered by the vast majority of Durham M.P.'s, M.P.P.'s, Mayors and
Councillors be considered as an alternative with the inclusion of the Township of Brock
and any minor revisions necessary to mitigate a major deviation from the electoral
quotient; and
THAT the Township of Brock be requested to write to the Clerk for the Standing
Committee and the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario by April 21,2003
with a full retraction of its Council's earlier comments that it does not share a community of
interest with Durham Regions; and
THAT the Council of the Township of Brock be further requested to send an endorsement
of its inclusion within the Region of Durham for the purposes of establishing electoral
boundaries to the same parties outlined in the prior operative clause; and
THAT the Council of the Township of Brock be further requested to advise the
Corporations of the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham, should it decide to
maintain its position, that it does not share a community of interest with Durham Region;
and
THAT this motion be circulated to the Region of Durham for its endorsement at its meeting
clApri116,2003; and
THAT this motion be further circulated to;
All area Mayors, M.P.'s and M.P.P.'s
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
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Resolution #49/03
Moved by Councilor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS requests for demolition permits for properties on Transport Canada lands are
determined by Public Works Canada, and requests for demolition permits for properties on
Ontario Realty Corporation lands are determined by Ontario Realty Corporation; and
WHEREAS the demolition of buildings on Transport Canada lands and on Ontario Realty
Corporation lands are ongoing; and
WHEREAS Public Works Canada has recently applied for and received demolition permits
for fourteen properties located in north Pickering; and
WHEREAS the decision to demolish these properties is outside the jurisdiction of the City
of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the City and residents have concerns with respect to the reasons for
demolition, the possible loss of architectural and community heritage these properties may
represent, the number of buildings being demolished, the future use of the lands and the
impact to residents and the area community;
NOW THEREFORE the City of Pickering respectfully requests that Transport Canada,
Public Works Canada and the Ontario Realty Corporation hold all planned demolitions in
abeyance; and
That Transport Canada, Public Works Canada and the Ontario Realty Corporation be
requested to hold a community meeting to address the aforementioned concerns regarding
planned demolitions; and
THAT this motion be copied to the MP and the MPP for Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with Resolution #49/03 above:
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Resolution #49/03(a}
Moved by Councilor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
For leave to introduce a motion regarding demolitions in the Federal and Provincial lands.
CARRIED
(IV)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, took leave to introduce by-laws
of the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 6118/03
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham in Plan 418, Part Block K, (40R-12933, Part 2) City of Pickering. (A 08/02).
By-law Number 6119/03
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 20, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (A 16/02)
By-law Number 6120/03
Being a by-law to amend by-law 2632/88.
By-law Number 6121/03
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1 and 2, Plan 40M-2086, Pickering, from part lot control.
CARRIED
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THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6118/03,6119/03,6120/03 and 6121/03, 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
(V)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Johnson commended the Corporate Promotions & Economic
Development staff for success in working with and the relocation of the Pickering
Markets. Councillor Johnson advised that the Market is expected to open in
November and that approximately 60% of the space has been booked.
2.
Councillor Holland advised that he received an enquiry regarding the selling of stalls
at the former Knob Hill Farms building. Councillor Holland instructed the caller to
contact the Planning & Development Department to discuss the zoning of this
property.
3.
Councillor Holland acknowledged Matthew Legrow, Erica Nicolson, Ryan Reynolds,
and Megan for their kindness and compassion they demonstrated in assisting an
injured Canada Goose.
4.
Councillor McLean gave notice of a motion concerning speed limits on certain
streets.
5.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a. Councillor Holland advised that plans for an official opening for the new
volleyball courts and playground equipment area in Millennium Square are
underway. The opening is expected to take place on the May 24th, 25th weekend
and will be advertised on the City's website, the LED sign and on the Community
Page.
b. Councillor Johnson reported that he had attended a meeting in Toronto
regarding waste disposal and waste transfers to Michigan. Discussions included
contingency plans in the event of Canada/US boarder closures.
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c. Councillor Brenner briefly commented on the City of Pickering's options
respecting the integrated waste program.
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6122/03
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councilor Pickles, 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 April 7, 2003.
CARRIED
VII
ADJOURNMENT
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Appendix I
Finance & Operations Committee Report
FOC 2003-3
That the Finance & Operations Committee of the City of Pickering having met on
March 24, 2003 presents its third report to Council and recommends:
1.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 17-03
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
1. That Report CS 17-03 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer,
concerning the Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year ended December 31,
2002, be received by Council for information.
2.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 01-03
FORMAL QUOTATIONS - QUARTERLY REPORT FOR INFORMATION
1. That Corporate Services Report CS 01-03 regarding Formal Quotations -
Quarterly Report for Information be received and forwarded to Council for
information.
3.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 03-03
PICKERING NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PEER REVIEW CONSULTANT SELECTION
1. That Report CAO 03-03 concerning the hiring of a Peer Review Consultant
for the Environmental Assessment of the Pickering Nuclear Waste
Management Facility, be received; and
2. That in response to the City's RFP 1-2003, the proposal submitted by IER -
Planning, Research and Management Services, in association with SCIMUS
Inc. and North-South Environmental Inc., dated February 21, 2003, be
approved; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to enter into any
agreements to give effect to the above recommendation.
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