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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 17, 2003 ~¿ÚJ O.~ I' I "" 'I Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 17,2003 7:30 PM PRESENT: Interim Mayor Maurice Brenner COUNCILLORS: M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: K. Ashe E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson T. Melymuk B. Taylor J. Reble - City Councillor-Elect, Ward 1 - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - City Clerk - Solicitor for the City ill ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 14, 2003 DELEGATIONS (II) 1. Bryce Jordan, Sernas Associates, addressed Council with respect to PD Report 36-03, concerning Nicou Inc. He stated that he concurs with the conclusions set out in the memo from the Director, Planning & Development, dated November 6, 2003. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 17,2003 7:30 PM ill!) B,J:SOLUTIONS Resolution #154/03 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2002-02 submitted by Nicou Inc., on lands being the South Part of Lot 34, Concession 2, Part 1, Plan 40R-11934, City of Pickering as revised by the applicant in April, 2003, be APPROVED to permit the development of a plan of subdivision of 39 lots for detached dwellings with frontages ranging between 12.0 and 15.0 metres, a parkland block, an open space block, a new local road and a road widening block, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 36-03; and 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/99 (R2) submitted by Nicou Inc. on lands being the South Part of Lot 34, Concession 2, Part 1, Plan 40R-11934, City of Pickering, be APPROVED to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of the draft plan of subdivision, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Report PD 36-03; and 3. That Amendment 2 to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines be ADOPTED by Council, to remove the requirement for a stormwater pond on Woodview Avenue, as outlined in Appendix III to Report PD 36-03. CARRIED Resolution #155/03 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council authorize the Director, Planning & Development, and Solicitor for the City to make the necessary arrangements, and to prepare the necessary documentation to accept the conveyance of that part of Lot 33, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Part 4, Plan 40R-11904 from John Woitzik to be used for open space purposes in accordance with the City's Official Plan. CARRIED - 2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, Novem ber 17, 2003 7:30 PM Resolution #156/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council receive for information, Report to Council MO 02-03 providing a summary report on the activities of the Interim Mayor. CARRIED Resolution #157/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Interim Mayor Brenner be authorized to proclaim the week of November 24 to December 1 2003 as Canadian HIVIAIDS Awareness Week and December 1, 2003 as World AIDS Day. (IV) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Councillor McLean reported that he attended the Durham Police Disabled Games on Saturday, November 15, 2003 and commended the participants and Police on the success of the Games. Councillor McLean reported that the Santa Claus Parade held on Saturday, November 15, 2003 was also very successful. . Councillor McLean praised the staff at the Recreation Complex for their quick action in the use of a defibrillator in saving the life of a patron. Councillor Holland, speaking as the Chair of the Winterfest Committee, invited all residents to participate in the various Winterfest activities. Councillor Holland praised Leslie Bovie of the News Advertiser for her job in covering the Pickering Council Meetings and congratulated her on a promotion. - 3- ~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 17,2003 7:30 PM 6. 7. Councillor Johnson praised Councillor Brenner for assuming the position of Interim Mayor and reflected on the success of this term of Council. The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: a) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services requested that the Civic Recognition Awards Night be held on Monday, April 26, 2004. Council concurred with this request on condition that no religious holiday was being held on that day. b) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services distributed a letter received on September 23, 2003 from the Pickering Dragon Boat Club regarding a special event permit for Bruce Handscomb Park on June 5th and 6th, 2004. c) Councillor Pickles requested Fire Prevention staff to inspect an abandoned building in Kinsale. d) Councillor Johnson reported that Will Petty, a former Fire Services employee, passed away recently. e) Councillor Holland stated that defibrillators should be purchased for the Don Beer Arena and Delaney Rink based on the recent successful use of this equipment. f) Councillor McLean was pleased to report that staff have prepared a business case for the acquisition of defibrillators. g) Resolution #158/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pickles That pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby resolves to conduct a closed meeting to discuss a land matter. CARRIED -4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, Novem ber 17, 2003 7:30 PM The Solicitor for the City provided Members of Council with an update on the continuing negotiations with respect to the proposed bridge over Highway #401. Resolution #159/03 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Council rise from the closed meeting at 7:20 p.m. CARRIED (V) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6210/03 Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Holland, 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 November 17,2003. CARRIED (VI) ADJOURNMENT DATED /7 /1'7 // .,/ /",/ /' .4< r// Çé-«<"--<-«<-<--~ INTERIM MAYOR ¿'/ /~ /fl(/? / CLERK ~. The Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM -5-