HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 15, 2004Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 15, 2004
7:30 PM
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCILLORS:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
- Chief Administrative Officer (Acting) and
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
ABSENT:
T. J. Quinn
- Chief Administrative Officer (Medical Leave)
(I)
INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 1, 2004
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Resolution #146/04
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
To divide Minutes to set out Resolutions #138/04 to $141/04.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan
No: Councillors Ashe and Johnson
Councillor Dickerson did not participate in the recorded vote because he was not a
Member of Council on November 1, 2004.
DELEGATIONS
Angie Littlefield, Executive Director, Durham West Arts Centre, addressed
Council to report on how the Centre has used the grant from the City of Pickering
in 2004 and how it plans to use the grant in 2005. She requested consideration
of a long-range financing for the Durham West Arts Centre for the post-2006
transition to a permanent arts centre.
(IV) RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #147~04
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-17 dated November 9, 2004, be
adopted.
CARRIED
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Resolution #148/04
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Report CS 54-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer,
concerning the Provincial Gas Tax Revenue Program, be received; and
That Council endorse the City's participation in the Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax
Funds for Public Transportation Program; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Picketing be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
CARRIED
Resolution #149104
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
WHEREAS the Council of Great Lakes Governors, a body that is comprised of the Premiers
of Ontario and Quebec and the Govemors of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana,
Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota, have as their Mission Statement that through
the Council, Govemors work collectively to ensure that the entire Great Lakes region is both
economically sound and environmentally conscious in addressing today's problems and
tomorrow's challenges; and
WHEREAS the Council of Great Lakes Governors has produced a draft report entitles
"Agreement for Annex 2001" which has the goal of protecting and restoring the Great
Lakes; and
WHEREAS many experts, including environmentalists, Native Leaders and elected people
who believe that this Agreement will not protect the Great Lakes; and
WHEREAS there has been a significant decrease in water levels that have impacted on
commercial and recreational boat traffic and the ecological system of the Great Lakes which
impacts on the lives of 40 million people; and
WHEREAS any diversion of water from the Great lakes basin will have a continued negative
effect on the Great Lakes; and
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WHEREAS the Agreement for Annex 2001 is structured so that the power to make
decisions over water withdrawals to the United States will lie with the Governors of the
States only and not with the inclusion of the Premiers of the two Provinces;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby resolves
that:
The Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario be requested to advocate
that diversion of Great Lakes' waters not be allowed under the Agreement for Annex
2001
That the Council of Great Lakes Governors be requested to strengthen the
Agreement for Annex 2001 on the ability to divert any water from the Great Lakes.
The present provision which allows the American States to overrule the Provinces of
Ontario and Quebec be rejected and that a consensus of all parties on the Council of
Great Lakes Governors be required before any water is allowed to be diverted.
AND FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to:
· The Honourable Stephane Dion, Federal Minister of the Environment
· The Honourable Ruben John Efford, Federal Minister of Natural Resources
· The Honourable Geoff Regan, Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
· The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Provincial Minister of the Environment
· The Honourable David Ramsey, Provincial Minister of Natural Resources
· Mark Holland, MP, Ajax-Pickering
· Dan McTeague, MP, Pickering-Scarborough East
· Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge
· International Joint Commission
· Mayor Mike Bradley, City of Sarnia
· Ontario lakeshore municipalities
· Association of Municipalities of Ontario
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor
Ryan
(V) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-
laws of the City of Pickering:
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By-law Number 6387/04
Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount
of $134,000 for Duffins West Pedestrian Trail project in the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6388/04
Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount
of $100,000 to purchase a Four Wheel Drive Articulating Tractor project in the City of
Pickering.
By-law Number 6389/04
Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount
of $205,000 for the purchase of a 5-Ton Tandum Dump Truck project in the City of
Pickering.
By-law Number 6390/04
Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount
of $165,000 for the purchase of a 4-Ton Dump Truck in the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6391/04
Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount
of $555,000 for the Pickering Complex Chiller Replacement and Pickering Civic
Complex Chiller Conversion in the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6392/04
Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in the amount
of $378,000 for the purchase of a Fire Pumper Vehicle in the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6402/04
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street, 1865 Kingston Road and
Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road).
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By-law Number 6403/04
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Amending Licence Agreement with
Pickering Hockey Association Incorporated for the operation of snack bar concessions
at the Don Beer Arena.
By-law Number 6404/04
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of Pickering and 1317970 Ontario Inc. for those lands consisting
of 50,167.64 square metres of rentable area located in Lot 19, Concession 3, Pickering,
and comprising that part of Parts 37 and 40, Plan 40R-6934.
By-law Number 6405/04
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of Pickering and T. Arnts Loam Supply Ltd., for those lands
consisting of 3.824 hectares of rentable area located in Lot 19, Concession 3,
Pickering and comprising that part of Parts 37 and 40, Plan 40R-6934.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that By-law Numbers
6387/04, 6388/04, 6389/04, 6390/04, 6391/04, 6392/04, 6402/04, 6403/04,6404/04 and
6405/04, 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) OTHER BUSINESS
1 Resolution #150/04
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
For Leave to Introduce a Motion concerning the Victoria Cross.
CARRIED
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Resolution #151/04
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS the Victoria Cross, Canada's highest military decoration, was
awarded to Corporal Fred Topham for valour who ran into enemy fire to save the
lives of dozens of wounded soldiers in Germany on March 24, 1945 during the
Second World War; and
WHEREAS Fred Topham died in 1974 and his widow died in 2001; and
WHEREAS the estate put the medal on the market and received an offer of
$319,000 from a collector in England; and
WHEREAS the estate has agreed to sell the medal to the Ist Canadian
Parachute Battalion Association if it can raise $275,000 by December 31, 2004;
and
WHEREAS the Ist Canadian Parachute Battalion Association plans to donate the
medal to the Canadian War Museum that now holds 26 of the 94 Victoria
Crosses awarded to Canadians;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
hereby authorizes a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 be made to the 1st
Canadian Parachute Battalion Museum Trust; and
FURTHER THAT all municipalities in Ontario be challenged to make a similar
contribution; and
FURTHER THAT this grant be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to
Organizations & Individuals),
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson,
Ryan
No: Councillor Ashe
McLean, Pickles and Mayor
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Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor McLean to
support a recommendation to the Federal and Provincial Governments for an
amendment to lower the voting age to 16.
Councillor Brenner commented on the meetings being held concerning Greenbelt
legislation, the impact this legislation will have on Pickering and the fact that no
meetings were held in Picketing. He questioned if staff will be making a
presentation at the Oshawa Meeting on November 25th, if the ratepayers
associations have been invited to the Greenbelt meetings and if the MPP's will
be on the panel in Oshawa.
Councillor Pickles gave notice of a motion concerning the GTAA draft plan.
Councillor Johnson advised that a presentation will be made in Claremont on
November 23 concerning the GTAA and suggested that Stephen Fredericks be
requested to make a presentation at a Management Forum Meeting concerning
the Claremont response.
Councillor Johnson advised that Noreen Hill celebrated her 80th birthday in
Claremont and thanked all those who attended.
Councillor Dickerson responded to statements made by David Steele in an article
in the News Advertiser on November 12, 2004 regarding the Seaton area and the
Agricultural Preserve.
Mayor Ryan acknowledged a $1,000 donation on behalf of Rouge Valley through
the Islamic Centre.
The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting:
Resolution #152/04
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Council go In Camera at 7:05 pm.
CARRIED
The Chief Administrative Officer (Acting) discussed a personnel matter with
Members of Council.
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Resolution #153/04
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
For Leave to Introduce a Motion concerning the Growth Management Study.
LOST
Councillor Ashe declared an interest in the above because he is member of
the Whitevale Golf Club and he left the room.
Councillor Brenner introduced a Notice of Motion respecting the Growth
Management Study.
Resolution #154~04
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Council recess this In Camera session at 7:37 pm.
Council reconvened the In Camera
issue.
Resolution #155~04
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Council rise from this In Camera session at 8:59 pm.
CARRIED
CARRIED
session at 8:50 pm
and discussed a staff
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(VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6406~04
Councillor Johnson, 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 November 15, 2004.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
DATED
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-17
That the Executive Committee of the City of Picketing having met on November 9,
2004, presents its seventeenth report to Council and recommends:
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 34-04
T. ARNTS LOAM SUPPLY LTD.
RENEWAL OF LEASEAGREEMENT
That Report OES 34-04 regarding a renewal of a Lease Agreement, be
received; and
That the attached draft by-law be enacted to authorize the execution of a
lease agreement (renewal for an additional year) with T. Arnts Loam
Supply Ltd. for those lands consisting of 3,824 hectares of rentable area
located in Lot 19, Concession 3, Pickering, and comprising that part of
Parts 37 and 40, Plan 40R-6934, for a term of one year commencing
January 1, 2005 and expiring December 31, 2005; and
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to give effect hereto.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 35-04
1317970 ONTARIO INC.
PICKERING DRIVING RANGE
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT
That Report OES 35-04 regarding the renewal of a Lease Agreement be
received; and
That the attached draft by-law be enacted to authorize the execution of a
lease agreement (renewal for an additional year) with 1317970 Ontario
Inc. for those lands consisting of 50,167.64 square metres of rentable area
located in Lot 19, Concession 3, Pickering, and comprising that part of
Parts 37 and 40, Plan 40R-6934 for a term of one year commencing
January 1, 2005 and expiring December 31, 2005.
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to give effect hereto.
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-17
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 37-04
DON BEER ARENA SNACK BAR CONCESSIONS
LEASE AMENDMENT
PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
1. That Report OES 37-04 regarding the Don Beer Arena Snack Bar
Concessions be received; and
That a by-law be enacted to authorize the execution of an amending
licence agreement pursuant to which Pickering Hockey Association
Incorporated will be permitted to continue to operate snack bar concession
facilities within the Don Beer Arena; and
That staff at the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 39-04
FINAL APPROVAL FOR FINANCING OF COUNCIL APPROVED
CAPITAL PROJECTS - INTERNAL LOANS AND EXTERNAL
BORROWING THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT
That Report CS 39-04 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
be approved; and
That Council approve the internal loans of up to $267,000 to be financed
from the Development Charges Reserve Funds based on the purposes,
terms & conditions as specified in Attachment I and furthermore, that the
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized and directed to
take whatever actions necessary, including the recommendations below,
to give effect thereto; and
That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to:
a) undertake long term financing through the issuance of debt up to a
total amount of $1,537,000 for the projects listed on Attachment 2 in
the indicated amounts up to a maximum term of 10 years, through the
Region of Durham or the Ontario Municipal Economic Infrastructure
Financing Authority (OMEIFA) for the following purposes, as indicated
in Attachment 2:
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-17
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Parks $ 134 000
Property Maintenance
Roads
Culture & Recreation
Fire
Total
10Q000
37O 000
555 000
378 000
$1,537 000
and the funding for remaining balances in these accounts amounting to
approximately $79,008 be provided from the annual Current Budget;
and
b)
undertake the financing of any projects or portions thereof that cannot
be accommodated through the foregoing through internal loans or a
financial institution offering long term financing under similar terms and
conditions; and
c)
finance any capital expenditures currently financed through intemal
loans, should the need for funds arise, through the Region of Durham
or through a financial institution; and
d)
make any changes, adjustments, revisions to amounts, terms and
conditions or any other actions necessary in order to effect the above
directions of Council; and
That the costs of undertaking the financing, currently estimated at up to
approximately $12,000, be charged to the 2005 Current Budget, General
Government Loan Repayment; and
That the annual repayment costs of principal and interest amounting to
approximately $203,910 be included in the 2005 Current Budget and
thereafter until the loan is repaid; and
That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be directed and
authorized to finance any capital projects, the financing for which is not
specifically approved by Council, through the issuance of debt or long
term financing arrangements, through the Region of Durham, a financial
institution, internal loans or whatever means necessary at the discretion of
the Treasurer; and
That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to
engage the services of any individual or firm, legal or otherwise,
necessary to assist in the preparation of documentation, completion of an
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Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-17
10.
undertaking and any other aspects in regards to the financing of capital
projects; and
That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to apply
any excess proceeds raised on external and internal loans to other capital
projects for which long-term financing is required, or to reduce the
promissory notes for internal loans as is permitted under the Municipal
Act; and
That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be directed to prepare
the requisite by-laws for presentation to and adoption by Council at its
meeting of November 15, 2004; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to
give effect thereto.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 38-04
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
That Report CS 38-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer,
concerning Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year ended December 31,
2003, be received by Council for information.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 40-04
FORMAL QUOTATIONS-QUARTERLY REPORT FOR
INFORMATION
That Report CS 40-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
concerning Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information be
received and forwarded to Council for information.
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