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Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
7:50 PM
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
G. Paterson
A. Greentree
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- Supervisor, Legislative Services
- Committee Coordinator
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2003
DELEGATIONS
(II)
1.
Clay Melnike, representing the United Way introduced Ben Nasmith, Shazmin
Hassam and Scott Legree who addressed Council requesting a $10,000
commitment for a Durham Wide Youth Initiative and advised of the benefits to the
City of Pickering.
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III
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #67/03 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Planning Committee dated May 12, 2003, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #68/03 - Appendix #11
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated May 12, 2003, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #69/03
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into preliminary
negotiations with a private partner for the purpose of developing a Memorandum of
Understanding for Council's consideration, concerning a confidential proposal involving
City-owned lands in Pickering's Downtown, as generally presented by staff at the
Management Meeting of March 31, 2003.
CARRIED
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Resolution #70/03
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"One Parent Families Day" - May 31,2003
"Health Before Pregnancy Month" - June, 2003
CARRIED
Resolution #71/03
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS in a resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering on February 4, 2002, the Director of Planning & Development was directed to
report on the elements of a Growth Management Study which would provide the basis for
an Official Plan Review of all lands from the Seaton Lands in the east to the York/Durham
Town Line in the west and within the northern boundary of Highway #7 and the southern
boundary as the C.P. Belleville Rail line; and
WHEREAS in the resolution passed by Pickering Council on February 4, 2002, it was
noted that the Official Plan Review would form the basis for how Pickering will manage
future growth pressures; and
WHEREAS Pickering Council enacted By-law Number 6013/02 on July 29, 2002 to impose
Interim Control over the study area; and
WHEREAS no objections were received by the City of Pickering with respect to the
passing of Interim Control By-law Number 6013/02; and
WHEREAS the consulting firm of Dillon and Associates was selected to undertake the
Growth Management Study and have already held public Open Houses to advise residents
of the Study and receive feedback; and
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WHEREAS in a resolution passed on October 21, 2002, Pickering Council expressed its
concern that the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel was initiating planning
processes and principles in isolation of initiatives already undertaken by the City of
Pickering through its Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS in a letter dated October 22, 2002 to the Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister
of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Mayor Arthurs conveyed the resolution passed by Council
on October 21, 2002 and went on to state Council's desire to work in cooperation with the
Province to arrive at the best possible land use plan on the understanding that the best
plan can only be accomplished if local and Regional planning processes are respected and
the Province works cooperatively with the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS in a Zoning Order filed on April 17, 2003 under the Planning Act, the Minister
of Municipal Affairs & Housing imposed a zoning freeze on lands known as the Agricultural
Assembly thereby eliminating the City of Pickering's ability to plan for such lands; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has disclosed no planning or
other rationale for the imposition of a Ministerial Zoning Order; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has undertaken all appropriate steps for the planning of
the area affected by the Minister's Zoning Order; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing did not appeal the Interim Control
By-law passed by the City of Pickering on July 29, 2002 and purported to continue to
cooperate with the City for the planning of the area;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering:
1.
hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, pursuant to
subsection 47(8) of the Planning Act, to revoke his Order filed on April 17, 2003 to
impose a zoning freeze on the lands known as the agricultural assembly;
2.
hereby directs that an appeal to the Zoning Order be filed with the Ontario Municipal
Board pursuant to subsection 47 (10) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
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Resolution #72/03
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS in a survey undertaken by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), over
80% of Ontarians surveyed consider red light running and aggressive drivers to be a
serious problem; and
WHEREAS in the same survey, 76% of those surveyed agreed that there should be greater
enforcement of all traffic laws; and
WHEREAS the TIRF survey found that Ontarians' support for the use of technology, and in
particular Red Light Cameras, to reduce red light running was in excess of 79%; and
WHEREAS statistics gathered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that
jurisdictions in the United States that use Red Light Cameras experience 29% fewer injury
crashes at signalized intersections; and
WHEREAS the same statistics gathered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
shows that in Canadian jurisdictions that use Red Light Cameras, there is a decline in red
light violations that range from 35% to 98%;
WHEREAS the use of technology to enforce traffic regulations has been endorsed by:
. The Toronto Police Service
. The Ontario and Canadian Associations of Chiefs of Police
. The Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Sunnybrook Hospital
. The Canada Safety Council
. The Traffic Injury Research Foundation
. The Ontario Construction Association; and
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby directs
staff to work with the staff of the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Durham Regional
Police Service to investigate the feasibility of implementing Red Light Cameras for use at
signalized intersections in the City of Pickering; and
FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Finance & Operations Committee on this matter at
its meeting of September 22, 2003; and
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FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Region of Durham.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #73/03
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS in a resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering on February 4, 2002, the Director of Planning & Development was directed to
report on the elements of a Growth Management Study which would provide the basis for
an Official Plan Review of all lands from the Seaton Lands in the east to the York/Durham
Town Line in the west and within the northern boundary of Highway #7 and the southern
boundary as the C.P. Belleville Rail line; and
WHEREAS in the resolution passed by Pickering Council on February 4, 2002, it was
noted that the Official Plan Review would form the basis for how Pickering will manage
future growth pressures; and
WHEREAS Pickering Council enacted By-law Number 6013/02 on July 29, 2002 to impose
Interim Control over the study area; and
WHEREAS no objections were received by the City of Pickering with respect to the
passing of Interim Control By-law Number 6013/02; and
WHEREAS the consulting firm of Dillon and Associates was selected to undertake the
Growth Management Study and have already held public Open Houses to advise residents
of the Study and receive feedback; and
WHEREAS in a resolution passed on October 21, 2002, Pickering Council expressed its
concern that the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel was initiating planning
processes and principles in isolation of initiatives already undertaken by the City of
Pickering through its Growth Management Study; and
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WHEREAS in a letter dated October 22, 2002 to the Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister
of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Mayor Arthurs conveyed the resolution passed by Council
on October 21, 2002 and went on to state Council's desire to work in cooperation with the
Province to arrive at the best possible land use plan on the understanding that the best
plan can only be accomplished if local and Regional planning processes are respected and
the Province works cooperatively with the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS in an Order filed on April 17, 2003 under the Ontario Planning and
Development Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing by an Order designated all
lands within the City of Pickering interim control by-law noted herein and also designated
further lands known as the Duffins Heights Neighbourhood as a development planning
area; and
WHEREAS the ultimate purpose of the Order is to eliminate the City of Pickering's ability
to plan for such lands; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has disclosed no planning or
other rationale for the imposition of the Order; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has previously undertaken all appropriate steps for the
planning of the area affected by the Minister's Order; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing did not appeal the Interim Control
By-law passed by the City of Pickering on July 29, 2002 and purported to continue to
cooperate with the City for the planning of the area:
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering:
1.
hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to revoke his Order
filed on April 17, 2003 designating certain lands within the City of Pickering as a
development planning area;
2.
hereby requests the Ontario Municipal Board to hold a hearing with respect to the
said Minister's Order.
CARRIED
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Resolution #74/03
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS Pickering has taken a leadership role in its commitment to youth through the
actions of staff and the Youth Partnership Initiatiye; and
WHEREAS the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge has identified youth as a major
focus and has worked with the Youth Partnership Initiative to develop a plan to coordinate
and expand opportunities for youth across Durham Region; and
WHEREAS an independent 'Regional Youth Council' supported by representatives from
across Durham would have access to funds and resources municipalities do not (i.e.
Trillium and HRDC funding); and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Pickering would directly and immediately benefit
from the United Way Proposal by having youth workers support the efforts of our staff and
the objectives of the City of Pickering Youth Business Plan; and
WHEREAS there is tremendous benefit in having an organization led by youth that we can
pose questions to, have as a resource for solutions and to drive innovative new
opportunities for youth in Durham; and
WHEREAS the commitment to hold, in partnership with Roger's television, a 'Youth
Achievement Awards' show will give a powerful opportunity to recognize Durham's
brightest youth; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering allocated ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year for
grants to not-for-profit youth organizations within the City but that money has not been
utilized due to the closure of the Edge Youth Centre and no other applications for funding;
and
WHEREAS the experience of the Youth Partnership Initiative has demonstrated the benefit
of coordinating youth activities and resources at a City level and would lead to even
greater benefits if done at a Regional level;
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the City of Pickering commit a one time allotment
of ten thousand dollars to the Regional Youth Council to proceed with the plan developed
jointly with the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge and the Pickering Youth Partnership
Initiative; and
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THAT funding be contingent on at least three other Durham lower tier municipalities
financially participating; and
THAT funding for any further years only be considered after a report to City of Pickering
Council on the achievements and role of the initiative after the one year pilot project is
completed.
CARRIED
Resolution #75/03
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has supported the protection of sensitive environmental
lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and
WHEREAS the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and Plan (passed respectively on.
December 13,2001 and April 29, 2002) are now being implemented; and
WHEREAS during public meetings residents and members of Council have recognized
that many residents in Pickering have, in some situations for generations, had homes and
businesses located on the Moraine, including in established communities such as
Claremont, and have expressed that the new Act and its implementation must recognize
and ensure that their ability to continue and potentially expand is not unduly restricted; and
WHEREAS some residents have raised concerns that their plans to build additions to their
residences and businesses, particularly in the established community of Claremont,
appear not to be permitted or are severely restricted by the new Act; and
WHEREAS these concerns were clearly identified by residents and members of Council at
the April 15, 2003 public open house and information sessions to review the
implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan held in Claremont; and
WHEREAS the Provincial representatives have advised that it is only the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing that may amend, allow exceptions or resolve outstanding
issues;
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NOW THEREFORE the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to
establish a mechanism which ensures that the Act and its related policies and procedures
can be implemented and applied in a reasonable and flexible manner such that existing
residences and businesses are not unduly restricted from undertaking minor improvements
to their property, provided the intent of the legislation is maintained; and
THAT staff at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to meet with staff
of the City of Pickering to review these situations and determine appropriate actions.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Ryan, took leave to introduce by-laws of
the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 6134/03
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
1055n9, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of
Lot 18, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-11779, in the City of Pickering. (A 20/00).
By-law Number 6135/03
Being a by-law to exempt Lot 28, Plan 40M-2086, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 6136/03
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 905 Bayly St., 1915 Denmar Rd., 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., and 1345 Altona
Road).
By-law Number 6137/03
Being a by-law to permit various retail business establishments in the City of Pickering to
be open on certain holidays for the development of tourism.
Recorded Vote on the Civic Holiday. Labour Day and Thanksaivina Day Holidays
outlined in By-law 6137/03
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Holland, Johnson and McLean
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By-law Number 6138/03
Being a by-law to amend By-law 264n5 to establish a 40-kilometer per hour speed limit on
Walnut Lane, Longbow Drive, Rawlings Drive, Heathside Crescent.
CARRIED
The following motion was considered with respect to By-law 6137/03:
Resolution #76/03
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That By-law 6137/03 be divided between the Victoria Day Holiday and the three remaining
holidays being Civic, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Ryan, moved that the report of the Committee
of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6134/03, 6135/03, 6136/03, 6137/03 and 6138/03, 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 Mclean advised that he accepted an Award on behalf of the City of
Pickering for the Mayor's Challenge 2003 Bowl for Kids Sake at the Big Brothers
General Meeting.
2.
Councillor McLean further advised that a lawn bowling tournament would be held
with the Pickering Lawn Bowlers on May 21st at 1 :00 PM. Proceeds from this event
will be donated to the Juno Beach Association.
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3.
Councillor McLean commented on the Provincial Government's proposal for a
referendum on taxation.
4.
Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion concerning sidewalks on Spartan Court.
5.
Councillor Holland also commented on the Provincial Government's taxation
referendum proposal.
6.
Councillor Johnson further commented on the Provincial Government's taxation
referendum proposal.
7.
Councillor Johnson advised that he participated along with City staff, in the Big Bike
Ride, which raised approximately $1,000 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
8.
Councillor Johnson advised that residents living near the former Metro East Trade
Centre have questioned the possibility of expanding the Beechlawn Park with
monies collected through the development charges relating to the new development
at this site.
9.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The CAO distributed correspondence from Ontario Power Generation dated May
16, 2003 concerning the Fire Protection upgrades at Pickering B Generating
Station.
b) The CAO distributed a memorandum dated May 12, 2003 from the Emergency
Response Coordinator concerning Pickering Nuclear Generating Station -
Liability Insurance Coverage.
c) The CAO distributed a memorandum dated May 13, 2003 from the Division
Head, Corporate Projects & Policy, concerning an Order Under the Ontario
Planning and Development Act.
d) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services outlined to Council, referring to
a map, the streets within Pickering that are 40 km and 50 km speed limits.
e) Councillor Holland commented on and requested a status report concerning a
complaint received from a resident adjacent to Amberlea Park with respect to
balls hitting his property fence. The Director, Operations & Emergency Services
advised that remedial work has been undertaken and further work is being done
to remedy this situation.
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f) Councillor Holland requested a status report on the request by the Boxing Club
for space for their club. The Division Head, Culture & Recreation is dealing with
this issue, which may be addressed through the PubliclPrivate Partnership
Initiative.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6139/03
Councillor Brenner, 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 Meeting of May 20, 2003.
CARRIED
VII
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM
DATED
MAYOR
CLERK
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC 2003-5
That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on May 12, 2003
presents its fifth report to Council and recommends:
1.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 21-03
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/00
SHERIDAN CHEVROLET
NORTH PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
PART 1, PLAN 40R-11779
SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF BROCK ROAD AND FINCH AVENUE
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/00, be APPROVED as set
out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix I to Report No. 21-03, to amend
the existing zoning of the lands to an appropriate commercial zone to
accommodate the expansion of the currently permitted vehicle sales and
rental establishment, on the lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Part 1,
40R-11779, City of Pickering; and
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 20/00, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 21-03, be
forwarded to City Council for enactment.
2.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 23-03
RECOMMENDED REVISED PROCESS FOR
DRAFT PLANS OF CONDOMINIUM
1. That Council ENDORSE the revised process respecting approval of Draft
Plans of Condominium, recommended in Report Number PD 23-03.
3.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 22-03
ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE
-ALLIANCE RESOLUTION 95/02 DISCOURAGING
INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE ROUGE PARK
1. That Report PO 22-03 concerning Resolution 95/02 of the Rouge Park
Alliance about discouraging infrastructure in the Rouge Park, be RECEIVED
by City Council; and
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Planning Committee Report
PC 2003-5
2. That the Rouge Park Alliance be ADVISED that the City supports the review
and approval of municipal infrastructure projects through the Rouge Park
under the Environmental Assessment Act, which provides a rigorous and
consistent review process while ensuring that the goals, objectives, and
principles articulated in the Management Plans for Rouge Park are
considered; and
3. That a copy of Report Number PD 22-03 be FORWARDED to the Rouge
Park Alliance and all Rouge Park Partners for their information.
4.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 20-03
STREAMLINING OF PART LOT CONTROL PROCESS AND
FEE STRUCTURE
That the revised Part Lot Control Process and Fee Structure set out in Report PD
20-03 be endorsed by Council.
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Appendix II
Committee of the Whole Report
COW 2003-5
That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on May 12, 2003,
presents its fifth report to Council and recommends:
CLERK'S REPORT CL 13-03
ESTABLISHMENT OF ALTONA FOREST NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
1.
1. That the letter from the Durham Regional Police Service dated April 24, 2003
endorsing the establishment of the Altona Forest Neighbourhood Watch, be
received; and
2. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby endorses
the Altona Forest Neighbourhood Watch and approves the installation of
Neighbourhood Watch signs at the entrances to the subject area.
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