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Monday, December 20, 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
R. Holborn
D. Watrous
- Chief Administrative Officer (Acting) and
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
- Committee Coordinator
ABSENT:
T. J. Quinn
- Chief Administrative Officer (Medical Leave)
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INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
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PRESENTATION
Bill Sorenberger, representing the Men's Progress Club, presented a plaque to
honour the donation of a defibrillator unit at the Don Beer Arena.
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DELEGATIONS
Yvonne Sweetman, Greenwood, addressed Council concerning growth in the
Hamlet of Greenwood. She thanked Council for including Greenwood in the
Draft Greenbelt Plan and for their support at the Region.
The following delegations addressed Council concerning the Notice of Motion
respecting the proposed airport:
a)
Sam Orrico, P. O. Box 24, Markham, spoke in support of the motion and
stated that it provides an opportunity to study the appropriateness of an
airport.
b)
Giogio Siragusa, 537 Rodd Ave., stated his opposition to the airport as it
erodes the social fabric of the City. He feels that the Federal Government is
creating an airport to cover up a mistake.
c)
Stephen N. Frederick, representing V.O.C.A.L., stated his support of the
motion and the need for a peer review of the GTAA proposal.
d)
Michael Robertson, 865 Conc. 7, lives on airport lands and supports the
motion. This land is the last Class A farmland and needs to be preserved.
He advised of the pollution concern and further stated that this is the last of
the recreational airspace.
(IV) RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #167/04
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-20, dated December 13, 2004, be
adopted.
CARRIED
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Resolution #168104
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Report of the Audit Committee AC 2004-01, Appendix I, dated December 6,
2004, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #169~04
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Corporate Services Report CS 59-04 regarding the proposed 2005 Animal
Services Budget, be received; and
2. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Picketing hereby approves the
2005 Animal Services Budget as recommended by the Pickedng-Ajax-Whitby Joint
Animal Services Committee at its meeting of November 30, 2004.
REFERRED TO THE
EXECUTIVE MEETING OF
JANUARY 24, 2005
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #169/04(a)
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above resolution be referred to the Executive Meeting of January 24, 2005.
CARRIED
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Resolution #170104
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Report OES 39-04 regarding the supply and delivery of a Telescopic Boom
Excavator be received; and
That Quotation No. Q-41-2004 submitted by Strongco Equipment for the supply and
delivery of a Badger Model 460 Telescopic Boom Excavator with the specified
attachments in the amount of $294,682 (GST and PST extra) be accepted; and
That the total purchase cost of $338,861.30 and a net purchase cost of $318,234.96
including specified attachments for the equipment be approved; and
That the total revised funding of $318,234.96 with $255,000 of five year debt as
provided for in the 2004 Capital Budget and an additional $63,000 in a five year
internal loan and $235 from current funds be approved; and
That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the
purchase through the issuance of debt; and
a) That debt financing through the Region of Durham in the amount of $255,000
for a period not exceeding 5 years, at a rate to be determined be approved; and
b)
That financing and repayment charges in the amount of $58,900 be included in
the annual current budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2005 and
continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; and
c)
That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this loan
and the repayment there of 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; and
d)
That the Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to
effect the foregoing; and
6. That staff at The City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect hereto.
REFERRED TO THE
2005 BUDGET
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Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #170/04(a)
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the above resolution be referred to the 2005 Budget.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson and McLean
No: Councillors Ashe, Pickles and Mayor Ryan
Resolution #171/04
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Report to Council OES 42-04 regarding the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) be received; and
That the Corporation of the City of Pickering is prepared to participate in COMRIF
through the submission of an application for Intake One by the application deadline
of January 10, 2005; and
That the City of Pickering's participation in COMRIF shall consist of an undertaking
of a bridge deck replacement program, at a total estimated cost of $1,730,300 and a
net estimated cost of $576,767, at the following locations as its highest priority:
· Greenwood Bridge
· Bulmer Bridge
· Palmer Bridge
· Michell Bridge
· Reesor Creek Bridge
4. That staff be given authority to prepare and submit the necessary documentation for
the on-line application including a resolution by Council; and
5. That the COMRIF project be identified as a Capital priority in the 2005 Capital
Budget, subject to receiving approval of funding by COMRIF; and
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6. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect
thereto.
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner,
Ryan
Resolution #172104
CARRIED
Dickerson, Johnson, McLean,
Pickles and Mayor
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS by Resolution ~212/98 the Federal Minister of Transport was advised that
Council and residents of Pickering do not support the development of an airport; and
WHEREAS in April 2001, the Federal Transport Minister announced that the Greater
Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) had been asked to determine the need for a future
regional reliever airport on the Pickering lands; and
WHEREAS a report prepared for the GTAA and released in September 2002 entitled
"Pickering Lands Airport Planning Initiative - Financial Assessment Analysis" concluded
that an airport based on a preliminary business model was feasible; and
WHEREAS a Pickering Airport Draft Plan Report was released by the GTAA in
November 2004, outlining a conceptual airport site layout, timeframes, and justification
for an airport in Picketing, and that the GTAA announced that the Financial Assessment
Analysis will be updated, and
WHEREAS these reports are important early components of the rationale for the
potential establishment of an airport in Pickering and were important sources in the
development of an environmental assessment for the proposed airport, therefore, the
City of Pickering should review the Analysis and provide a response to the GTAA; and
WHEREAS these reports are very technical documents and provide a very specialized
field of analysis that staff of the City of Pickering do not have the expertise to review and
comment on in a meaningful way; and
WHEREAS the City has received sufficient funding from proponents in special planning
studies and reviews impacting the City of Pickering, including but not limited to, Special
Study Areas, Ontario Power Generation's Return to Service of Picketing 'A', Ontario
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Power Generation's Waste Facility Expansion Study, and the Nuclear Waste
Management Organization Review, and the Growth Management Study;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT it is essential to for the City of Pickering
to obtain an independent review of the Pickering Airport Draft Plan Report and updated
Financial Assessment Analysis at this time, prior to the initiation of an environmental
assessment, to protect the interests of the residents and The Corporation of the City of
Pickering, and
THAT City of Picketing acquire the consulting services to undertake a peer review of the
Pickering Airport Draft Plan Report and updated Financial Assessment Analysis, and
THAT City of Pickering staff prepare an appropriate terms of reference, procedure (e.g.
request for proposals), and proposed budget for a peer review of the Pickering Airport
Draft Plan Report and updated Financial Assessment Analysis for Council's
consideration at a scheduled Council meeting to be no later than February 7, 2005, and
THAT the City of Pickering in the interim request that the Federal Transport Minister and
the CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) provide sufficient funding in
order for the City of Picketing to acquire the appropriate qualified expert services to
review the Pickering Airport Draft Plan and updated Financial Assessment Analysis and
provide meaningful comments and recommendations to the Council and City of
Pickering; and
THAT the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pickering, formally make this request in writing
to the Transport Minister and the President and CEO of the GTAA, with a copy to the
Members of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering and Pickering-East Scarborough, and
Members of Provincial Parliament for Ajax-Pickering and Uxbridge.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, McLean and Pickles
No: Mayor Ryan
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Resolution #173~04
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
WHEREAS the residents on Marinet Crescent and Eyer Drive, backing onto Bayly
Street, between Whites Road and West Shore Boulevard, have expressed concern
respecting the impact of noise from Highway #-401, the CNR line, and VIA train activity,
and Bayly Street, on their living environment; and
WHEREAS the homes in this area of the City were constructed in the 1960's and
1970's, prior to the construction of Bayly Street between Whites Road and West Shore
Boulevard; and
WHEREAS residents have continually expressed concern over the increase in noise
levels that have occurred over the years as each of the noise sources was established
and/or increased in intensity; and
WHEREAS at a meeting held on December 6, 2004, the Region of Durham and the
Ministry of Transportation staff advised that it is reasonable to consider this area of the
City for retrofit measures to address noise concerns through attenuation fencing, based
on the principle of cost sharing by all parties; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering acknowledges the significance of area resident
concerns respecting noise levels in this area of the City and the impact of noise on the
residential living environment; and
WHEREAS Bayly Street is under the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham which has
expertise and experience in addressing retrofit solutions to noise attenuation matters;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Pickering requests the
Regional Municipality of Durham to coordinate a review of potential noise attenuation
measures and implementation strategies to address resident concems in the area of
Bayly Street between West Shore Boulevard and Whites Road, and that such
investigation include staff from the Ministry of Transportation, the CNR, GO Transit,
Region of Durham, City of Pickering and area residents; and
FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham advise the City of Picketing of the work
program that it intends to undertake to address this matter; and
FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to:
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Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Harinder S. Takhar
Development Review Coordinator, CN Railway Properties, Mr. G.
Woods
Managing Director & CEO, GO Transit; Mr. G. McNeal
Region of Durham Commissioner of Works, Mr. C. Curtis P.Eng., MBA
Regional Council
Mark Holland, MP, Ajax-Pickering
Hon. Dan McTeague, P.C., MP Pickering-Scarborough East
CARRIED
Resolution #174/04
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Pickering Council directs the Director, Planning & Development to consider, as
part of the zoning strategy for Central Pickering, the use of holding provisions in zoning
by-laws for lands where studies are required related to the protection of First Nations'
site features and resources.
CARRIED
(V) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-
laws of the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 6413/04
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 3037, to implement the Official
Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, north Part of Lot 14, Concession 9,
City of Pickering. (A 03/04)
By-law Number 6414/04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement and
related amending agreement respecting Plan 40M-1602, Pickering, from title.
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By-law Number 6415/04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement
respecting Plan 40M-1603, Pickering (save and except Lot I and Block 26), from title.
By-law Number 6416~04
Being a by-law to assume the roads as public highways and the services within Plan
40M-1602 (save and except Blocks 12 and 13) and Plan 40M-1603 (save and except
Lot 1 and Blocks 26 and 27), under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6417~04
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of
places of amusement.
By-law Number 6418~04
Being a by-law to provide for the establishment of a Reserve Fund to be known as the
Dedicated Gas Tax Reserve Fund.
By-law Number 6419~04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement
respecting Plan 40M-1609, Pickering, from title.
By-law Number 6420~04
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2632~88 providing for the erection of stop signs.
By-law Number 6421/04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement
respecting Plan 40M-1607, Pickering, from title.
By-law Number 6422~04
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of
places of amusement.
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By-law Number 6423/04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement
respecting Plan 40M-1616, Pickering, from title.
By-law Number 6424/04
Being a by-law to assume the roads as public highways and the services within Plan
40M-1607 (save and except Blocks 80, 87, 88, 89 and 90), Plan 40M-1609 (save and
except Blocks 25, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37) and Plan 40M-1616, under the jurisdiction of
the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6425~04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement
relating to Blocks 1 to 6, Plan 40M-1599, Pickering, from title.
By-law Number 6426/04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement
relating to Plan 40M-1590, Pickering and the Amending Subdivision Agreement relating
to Blocks 12 and 13, Plan 40M-1590, Picketing, together with those parts of Lots 170
and 171, Registrar's Compiled Plan 816, Pickering, being Parts 1, 4 and 5, Plan 40R-
12593, from title.
By-law Number 6427/04
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of
places of amusement.
By-law Number 6428~04
Being a by-law to assume the roads as public highways and the services within Plan
40M-1590, Plan 40M-1599 (save and except Blocks 10, 11 and 12) and Plan 40M-1600
(save and except Blocks 43, 44 and 45), under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering.
By-law Number 6429~04
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 171, Registrar's Compiled Plan 816,
Pickering, being Parts 2 and 3, Plan 40R-12593 as public highway.
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By-law Number 6430/04
Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal from title of the Subdivision
Agreement relating to Plan 40M-1600, Pickering and respective amending agreements.
By-law Number 6431/04
Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of moneys to meet the current and
capital expenditures of the City of Picketing for the year 2005.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that By-law Numbers
6413/04, 6414/04, 6415/04, 6416/04, 6417/04, 6418/04, 6419/04, 6420/04, 6421/04,
6422/04, 6423/04, 6424/04, 6425/04, 6426/04, 6427/04, 6428/04, 6429/04, 6430/04 and
6431/04, 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
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor McLean enquired into the impact of OHIP premiums on the City of
Pickering.
Councillor McLean gave notice of a motion to restrict searchlights.
Councillor McLean stated his concern with respect to a letter from the Region
concerning the City of Pickering's Operations Centre as part of regional transit.
Mayor Ryan will forward a letter to the Region advising that the City will not
entertain the idea of relinquishing ownership of the Operations Centre.
Councillor Brenner questioned the rationale used to call a tender so late in the
year of an item passed in the 2004 Budget.
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor McLean
concerning the City hosting a tax summit.
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Councillor Dickerson gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor Johnson
with respect to war vets and street signs.
Councillor Johnson advised that he would be bringing a motion forward at the
January 17th Council Meeting for reconsideration of Report OES 39-04.
(VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6432104
Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor Dickerson, moved for leave to introduce a By-
law of the City of Picketing to confirm those proceedings of the Council of The
Corporation of the City of Pickering at its Special Meeting of December 20, 2004.
CARRIED
DATED
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10:40 pm.
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-20
That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on December 13,
2004, presents its twentieth report to Council and recommends:
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 45-04
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 03~04
DAVID CHESTER
2195 UXBRIDGE-PICKERING TOWNLINE ROAD
(NORTH PART OF LOT 14, CONCESSION 9)
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/04, be APPROVED as set
out in the draft by-law amendment attached as Appendix I to Report PD 45-
04, to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to permit a bed and
breakfast and a 75 square metre home-based business, on lands being North
Part of Lot 14, Concession 9, City of Pickering.
That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 03/04, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 45-04, be
FORWARDED to City Council for enactment.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 49-04
2005 TEMPORARY BORROWING BY-LAW
That Report CS 49-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be
received; and
That the temporary borrowing limit to meet 2005 current expenditureS
pending receipt of taxes and other revenues be established at $25,000,000
for the period January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005 inclusive, and
$12,500,000 thereafter until December 31, 2005; and
That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2005 be
established at $15,000,000; and
That the attached By-law be read three times and passed; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
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CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 56-04
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEDICATED GAS TAX RESERVE FUND
That Report CS 56-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
concerning Establishment of the Dedicated Gas Tax Reserve Fund, be
received; and
That Council authorize and approve the establishment of the Dedicated Gas
Tax Reserve Fund; and
That Council endorse the use of the 2004 gas tax funds to offset Pickering's
share of the costs for funding the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority; and
That the attached by-law be read three times and passed; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 45-04
TULLIS COTFAGE DESIGNATION
1705 SEVENTH CONCESSION ROAD
That Report CS 45-04 regarding the designation of the Tullis Cottage, 1705
Seventh Concession Road, be received; and
2. That the Tullis Cottage be designated as a Heritage Property.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 46-04
EVER GREEN VILLA DESIGNATION
3970 BROCK ROAD
CONCESSION 6, LOT 19
That Report CS 46-04 regarding the designation of Ever Green Villa, 3970
Brock Road, be received; and
2. That the Ever Green Villa be designated as a Heritage Property.
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EC 2004-20
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 58-04
SECTION 354/357~358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT
-ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES
That Report CS 58-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
concerning Section 354/357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes,
be received; and
That the write-off of taxes as provided under Section 354/357/358 of the
Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 38-04
CONSTRUCTION PRIORITIES FOR REGIONAL ROADS
-WITHIN THE CITY OF PICKERING
That Report OES 38-04 recommending Regional Road construction priorities
within the City of Pickering be received, endorsed and forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham requesting that its recommendations be
considered in the 2005 Budget and Four-Year Capital Forecast.
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Appendix II
Audit Committee Report
AC 2004-01
That the Audit Committee of the City of Pickering having met on December 6, 2004,
presents its first report to Council and recommends:
2004 AUDIT - AUDITOR'S WORKPLAN
That the Audit Plan, Year Ending December 31, 2004, submitted by Deloitte &
Touche, including the proposed increase in fees to provide for increased audit
standards as required by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, be
accepted.
2003 AUDIT MANAGEMENT LETTER
That the final comments as provided by the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer regarding the "Auditor's Management Letter" dated June 7, 2004
submitted by Deloitte & Touche, be accepted.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 32-04
PROCESS REVIEWS AND BEST PRACTICES
- OUTSIDE AGENCY SERVICES
1. That Report CS 32-04 of the Director, Corporate Services be received for
information; and
That the Audit Committee recommend to Council that the engagement of
service providers, as provided for in the Council Compensation and in the
Communications Policies, by Councillors be as described in this report less
the requirement that a Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order be issued;
and
3. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
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