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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 26, 2004Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor C. Rose R. Pym D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Manager, Policy - Principal Planner-Development Review - Committee Coordinator ABSENT: E. Buntsma - Director, Operations & Emergency Services -Vacation (i) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 29, 2004 (III) I. DEkEGATIONS The following persons addressed Council with application submitted by Brookfield Homes: respect to the development -1- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM a) Maureen Schorn, 1760 Finch Avenue, requested Council help maintain the dead end on Finch Avenue, the character of the community and the recycling of the trees by moving them to other locations on the property. She further requested that better signage be erected advising of the dead end. b) Catherine Reidt, 1744 Finch Avenue, thanked Council, staff and Brookfield representatives for their assistance in resolving concerns of the residents. She stated her concern with respect to drainage due to the amounts of fill to be installed in the development area, increase in traffic, and preservation of many of the existing trees. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the vacancy in the Office of Regional Councillor Ward 2: a) Paul White, 507 Cliffview Road, recommended that a bi-election be held for the vacant seat and that only those who ran in the 2003 election for Regional Councillor be considered. b) Serge Gizzo, 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 313, requested Council consider his appointment as Regional Councillor. c) Enrico Pistritto, 1767 Shadybrook Drive, stated that appointing someone who has not ran in an election is wrong and that the democratic process should be followed by holding a bi-election for the Regional seat. d) Eileen Higdon, 852 Fairview Avenue, endorsed the idea of a bi-election for the Regional seat. e) Louise Boehler, 889 Antonio Street, suggested that Councillor Bill McLean be appointed as Regional Councillor and a bi-election be held for City Councillor. Brian Evely, 853 Chapleau Drive, advised that he has run for City Council in the previous two elections. He stated that a bi-election should be held for the Regional seat and if the City seat becomes available than a further bi- election should be held for that seat as well. Sylvain Trepanier, 1218 Monica Cook Place, addressed Council concerning the following matters: -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM a) He stated that anyone running for a seat on Pickering Council in Ward 2 should be a resident of Ward 2. b) He questioned why the zoning infraction with respect to the U-Haul business at the Olco Station at Krosno Blvd and Liverpool Road is not being addressed and why the by-law is not being enforced. c) He further questioned why the Community Association was not informed of the Balsdon Park improvements. d) He suggested that a half hour question period, once a month, be held for residents to address Council. e) He stated his concem with the inconsistency of certain City Committee's receiving an honorarium or payment and some not. (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #102104 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2003-04 submitted by Brookfield Homes on behalf of C. Wannacott and M. Otto, on lands being Part of Lot 17, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report PD 26-04. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/03 submitted by Brookfield Homes on behalf of C. Wannacott and M. Otto, on lands being Part of Lot 17, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to establish Performance standards to permit the development of townhouse dwelling units, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning Report PD 26-04. CARRIED Resolution #103104 - Appendix I Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-13 dated July 26, 2004, be adopted. CARRIED -3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM Resolution #104/04 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report CS 21-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, regarding the 2004 Development Charges Study for the City of Pickering, be received for information; and 2. That Report CS 21-04 be approved by Council; and That the Development Charges Background Study dated June 4, 2004 as amended by this Report, as prepared by C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. As required under Section 10(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be approved; and That the proposed capital programs contained in the Background Study be indicative of Council's intention to ensure that the capital expenditures required to meet the increase in need for services related to the forecasted development wilt be met, as required under Paragraph 3 of subsection 5(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997; and That nursing homes and hospitals be exempted from City development charges as provided for in By-law 6349/04, Clause 1(2)(f), in addition to those uses included in the proposed By-law clauses 1(2)(a) to (e) and 11(2)(a). CARRIED Resolution #105~04 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report to Council CS 23-04 regarding the vacancy in the office of Ward 2 Regional Councillor, be received; and That pursuant to Section 262(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby declares the office of Ward 2 Regional Councillor as vacant. CARRIED -4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM Resolution #106104 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the by-law to appoint Bill McLean to fill the vacancy in the office of Ward 2 Regional Councillor be read three times and enacted. Recorded Vote: Yes: CARRIED Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Resolution #107/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Report to Council CS 25-04 regarding an appointment to the Board of Directors of Veridian Corporation, be received; and That Councillor Brenner be nominated for appointment to the Board of Directors of Veridian Corporation. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Reso, lution #108/04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby consents to the enactment of Durham Region By-law #51-2004 to amend the Region's Smoke-Free By- law #66-2002 to exempt the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino from the prohibitions and regulations in the Region's Smoke-Free By-law. CARRIED -5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM Resolution #109104 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Johnson WHEREAS Councillor Mark Holland was elected to the House of Commons in the Federal election held on June 28, 2004; and WHEREAS the office of Ward 2 Regional Councillor, which was held by Councillor Holland, was deemed to be vacant on July 12, 2004, being the date of the official posting of the election results in the Canada Gazette; and WHEREAS only seven months remain until the next municipal election; and WHEREAS over twenty-eight months remain until the next municipal election; and WHEREAS democracy will be perceived to be achieved if electors have direct say in the filling of the vacancy; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby directs the Clerk of the Municipality to hold a bi-election to fill the vacancy of the City Seat as Council appointment Bill McLean to the Regional Seat leaving the City Seat vacant. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Resolution #110104 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe WHEREAS the accessibility of buildings and facilities to all residents of Picketing, including those with disabilities, is important to the residents and City of Picketing; and WHEREAS the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 was enacted to enable persons with disabilities to participate fully and equally in all aspects of Ontario life by creating a barrier-free society through the elimination of all existing barriers and the prevention of new ones; and -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM WHEREAS the Ontario Building Code requires all new buildings to meet barrier free accessibility standards; and WHEREAS the Ontario Building Code does not address existing buildings or the ongoing maintenance of accessibility standards such as automatic door openers and washroom facilities to accommodate accessibility by persons with disabilities; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby directs City staff to investigate amendments to the City's Property Standards By-law which will prescribe barrier free requirements and accessibility maintenance standards for existing buildings, in order to further accommodate accessibility by persons with disabilities; and FURTHER THAT in investigating proposed by-law amendments, City staff consult with the City of Pickering's Accessibility Advisory Committee and prepare a report describing recommended amendments for Council's consideration before the end of 2004. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan (V) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Pickles, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: By;law Number 6349/04 Being a by-law to establish development charges. By-law Number 6350/04 Being a by-law to stop-up and close that part of Copperstone Drive, Plan 40M-1552, Pickering, being Part 39, Plan 40R-22677, that part of Silicone Drive, Plan 40M-1552, Pickering, being Part 50, Plan 40R-22677 and those parts of Blocks 30, 31, 32 and 33, Plan 40M-1552, Pickering, being Parts 38, 40, 49 and 51, Plan 40R-22677 as public highway and authorize the sale of that part of Copperstone Drive, Plan 40M-1552, Picketing, being Part 39, Plan 40R-22677, that part of Silicone Drive, Plan 40M-1552, Picketing, being Part 50, Plan 40R-22677, and those parts of Blocks 30, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43 and 44, Plan 40M-1552, Pickering, being Parts 34, 38, 40, 46, 49 and 51, Plan 40R-22677, as they are no longer required for municipal purposes. -7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM By-law Number 6351/04 Being a by-law to dedicate certain roads Municipality of Durham as public highways. within the City of Pickering, Regional By-law Number 6352/04 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1 to 4, inclusive, 21 to 53, inclusive, 55 to 69, inclusive and Blocks 70 to 73, inclusive, Plan 40M-2208, Pickering, from part lot control. Councillor Brenner declared an interest in By-law 6352/04 because he has an interest in a property in Plan 40M-2208. By-law Number 6353/04 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Block G, Plan M-1040, Pickering, being Part 49, Plan 40R-22531 as public highway. By-law Number 5354/04 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 11, Plan 40M-1443, Picketing, being Parts 5 and 6, Plan 40R-22771 as public highway. By-law Number 5355/04 Being a by-law to assume the road within Plan 40M-1981 for public use as a public highway and to assume the services within Plan 40M-1981 under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering, save and except those lying within or adjacent to Blocks 14, 15 and 16, Plan 40M-1981. By-law Number 5356/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement. By-law Number 5357/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1981, Pickering, from title, save and except the lands being Blocks 15, 16, 17 and 18, Plan 40M-1981. By;law Number 5358/04 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 2511, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 19, Range 3, City of Pickering. (A 06~03) -8- ?I 2KERFN Counci Meeting Minutes IVionday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM .By-law Number 5359/04 Being a by-law to appoint William (Bill) McLean to the vacant office of Ward 2 Regional Councillor. CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Pickles, moved that By-law Numbers 6349/04, 6350/04, 6351/04, 6352/04, 6353/04, 6354/04, 6355/04, 6356/04, 6357/04, 6358/04 and 6359/04, 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 {vi) 1. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Johnson congratulated the Claremont Lions Club for the very successful events over the past weekend. Councillor McLean questioned the City Clerk with respect to noise and environmental concerns raised due to small engine crafts on Frenchman's Bay. The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: Resolution #110104(a) Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Mayor Ryan That Council meetin9 in closed session at 6:45 pm CARRIED Pat McNeil, Star~ Harvey and Phil LeSavage, representin9 Ontario Power Generation addressed lv'iembers of Councit with respect to matters of interest. ?ICKFRIN Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM b) c) d) Resolution #110104(b) Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council receive Report CAO 02-04, regarding the proposed 0- 3 km Public Alerting System. That Council request FANP Canada Ltd. to undertake a review of the public alerting system in Pickering, as described by Option "b" of their letter dated June 18, 2004, providing this review is funded by Ontario Power Generation, and coordinated by the City of Pickering's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and staff in cooperation with the Region of Durham. .. That Council request the City CAO and staff to obtain a peer review consultant to monitor and comment on the review that FANP Canada Ltd. undertakes as set out in Recommendation 2. That the City Clerk advise Region of Durham Council of the City's position on the proposed 0-3 km Public Alerting System, and that copies of this Report be forwarded to the Durham Public Alerting Steering Committee. CARRIED Councillor Pickles suggested that the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers be provided with pagers so that they can be reached when they are not in the office. Councillor Johnson stated that he saw the letter from the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing regarding the provision of a firehall in the rural area. He felt that the City should consider recruiting more volunteers for the Claremont hali. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 26, 2004 8:30 PM (VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6360~04 Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor McLean, 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 June 29, 2004. CARRIED Councillor Brenner declared an interest in By-law 6352104 because he has an interest in a property in Plan 40M-2208. (w~) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:45 pm, July 26th, 2004. DATED ~1~~ CLERK~ -11 - Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on July 26, 2004, presents its thirteenth report to Council and recommends: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 32-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6~03 IBI GROUP ON BEHALF OF 1334281 ONTARIO LIMITED NORTHWEST CORNER OF WHITES RD AND GRANITE COURT That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/03, be APPROVED as set out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix I to Report PD 32-04, to amend the existing zoning on the subject property to permit a retail food store and a variety of office and commercial uses, submitted by IBI Group on behalf of 1334281 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Street Parcel of 40M-1334, now Part 1, 2, and 3, 40R-18421, City of Pickering. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting notice, public meeting report and the public meeting differs to some degree from that presented in the report of the Director, Planning & Development, dated July 9, 2004, Report PD 32-04, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/03, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 32-04 be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. That the Region be advised that the City supports the early implementation of improvements to Whites Road in the vicinity of the subject lands and encourages the Region to favourably consider any offer of financial assistance by the owner to advance the necessary improvements. -11- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 31-04 PLANNING REFORM INITIATIVES PLANNING ACT REFORM AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD REFORM: CONSULTATION DISCUSSION That Pickering Council RECEIVE and ENDORSE as its comments Report PD 31-04 on the Planning Act Reform, Provincial Policy Statement and Ontario Municipal Board Discussion Papers, prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 2004, EBR Registry Numbers: PF04E0004 and PF04E005; That Pickering Council REQUEST the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to maintain the existing provincial policies and legislation where identified, and incorporate Pickering's recommended changes with respect to each of the planning reform components: the Planning Act / Bill 26, the Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2004; the Provincial Policy Statement; and the Ontario Municipal Board; That Pickering Council REQUEST the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to release a comprehensive package of reforms for further consultation, which includes the above planning reform initiatives and the results of other provincial initiatives, including the Golden Horseshoe Growth Management Plan, Transportation Strategy and the Greenbelt Task Force, prior to finalizing the initiatives; That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 31-04 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of the Environment, and the Region of Durham. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 22-04 SECTION 357~358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES That Report CS 22-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received and that: The write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and, -12- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 The appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 22-04 QUOTATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCK That Report QES 22-04 for the supply and delivery of a 3/4 ton pick-up truck be received and that: Quotation No. Q-26-2004 submitted by Donway Ford Sales Ltd. for the supply and delivery of a 3/4 ton pick-up truck in the amount of $32,520.00 (GST & PST extra) be accepted; The total purchase cost of $37,413.00 and a net purchase cost of $35,136.60 be approved; That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project through the issuance of debt; a) Debt financing not exceeding the amount of $35,000 for a period not exceeding five years, at a rate to be determined; be approved and the balance of approximately $137 plus financing costs be financed from current funds; b) Financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $7,800 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2005 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; c) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this loan and repayment thereof falls within the City's Debt and Financial Obligations approved Annual Repayment Limit for debt and other financial obligations for 2004 as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario; d) The Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and' -13- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-13 5. Staff at the City of Picketing be given the authority to give effect thereto. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 24-04 FORMAL QUOTATIONS QUARTERLY REPORT FOR INFORMATION That Report CS 24-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information be received for information. PROCLAMATIONS: "FALLS PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 17-23, 2004" "SAFE HOMES FOR CHILDREN WEEK OCTOBER 4-10, 2004" "INVITE US ALONG MONTH" - SEPTEMBER, 2004 'BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH' - SEPTEMBER~ 2004 That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Falls Prevention Week" - October 17 - 23, 2004 "Safe Homes for Children Week" - October 4 - 10, 2004 "Invite Us Along! Month" - September, 2004 "Breakfast for Learning Month" - September, 2004 -14-