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Home My WebLink About11/02/2008 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2008 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley PRESENT: Mayor Ryan COUNCILLORS: D. Dickerson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ABSENT: R. Johnson ALSO PRESENT: E. Bunstma N. Carroll T. Melymuk D. Wilcox - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Office of Sustainability - City Clerk (I) DELEGATIONS 1. Grant Morris and Christopher Trzcinski Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 01-08 Re: Request to Amend Body-Rub Parlour By-law Mr. Grant Morris of Grant Morris Associates Ltd. appeared before the Committee on behalf of his client, Christopher Trzcinski. A copy of his presentation was provided to members present. Mr. Morris provided an overview of the events which resulted in the rezoning of property at 1630 Bayly Street for the LaVilla Spa for a body rub parlour use and Council's decision to limit the number of body rub parlour licences. In summary, Mr. Morris requested that Council give careful consideration to this matter and exercise its responsibility by amending the by-law to grant a fourth body rub parlour under these extenuating circumstances or grandfather the LaVilla Body Rub Parlour use at 1630 Bayly Street, until a third license becomes available. Mr. Christopher Trzcinski, applicant, appeared before the Committee with respect to a request for an amendment to the body rub parlour by-law to increase to four licenses. A copy of his presentation was provided to members present. He outlined 1 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2008 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley his concerns related to the limit on the number of licenses issued and the fact his property had been rezoned to provide for this use. 2. Natalie Karvonen, Executive Director Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 06-08 Re: Toronto Wildlife Centre Request for Grant Ms. Natalie Karvonen of the Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) appeared before the Committee with respect to a request for a 2008 grant in the amount of $20,000. Ms. Karvonen outlined the function of TWC and the role it plays at the City of Pickering. She stated that she did not agree with the contents of Report CS 06-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer. (II) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 01-08 Request to Amend Body-Rub Parlour By-law - Grant Morris Associates Ltd on Behalf of Christopher Trzcinski - 1630 Bayly Street, Pickerinq A brief discussion ensued on this matter. RECOMMENDA TION Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report CS 01-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the request from Grant Morris Associates Limited, on behalf of Christopher Trzcinski, to amend Body-Rub Parlour By-law 6649/06 to increase the maximum number of body-rub parlour licenses to 4 be denied; and 3. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of Report CS 01-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to Grant Morris Associates Limited. CARRIED 2 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2008 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 06-08 Request for 2008 Grant Toronto Wildlife Centre Discussion ensued on this matter. Councillors O'Connell and McLean are to meet with the Chief Administrative Officer to tour the facility and review the services of the Toronto Wildlife Centre. RECOMMENDATION Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CS 06-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be deferred to the March 25, 2008 meeting of Council. CARRIED 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 04-08 Reduced Load Highways - Amendment to the Municipal Traffic & Parkinq By-law 6604/05 RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report OES 04-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of reduced load periods on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. CARRIED 3 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2008 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 02-08 Updated Boulevard and Clean & Clear By-laws and Amendment to Traffic & Parkinq By-law RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report CS 02-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the draft by-laws included as Attachments 1, 2 & 3 providing regulations for boulevard maintenance, requirements to clean & clear properties, and an amendment to the Traffic & Parking By-law regulating obstructions such as basketball nets and shopping carts left on City roads and boulevards, be adopted; and, 3. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 03-08 Updated Noise Control By-law RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report CS 03-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the draft Noise Control By-law, included as Attachment 1, providing regulations for noise within the City of Pickering, be enacted; and, 3. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED 4 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2008 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-08 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adiustment to Taxes RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report CS 04-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. CARRIED 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 05-08 Corporate Records Retention By-law RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report CS 05-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That By-law 737/77, be repealed and the draft Records Retention By-law attached to Report, CS 05 -08 be approved and enacted; and, 3. That the City Clerk forward the approved by-law to the City's Auditors, Deloitte and Touche LLP, for certification. CARRIED 5 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2008 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 8. Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 01-08 Sustainable Pickering Update and 2008 Work Proqram RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report OS 01-08 of the Director, Office of Sustainability, providing an update on the Sustainable Pickering initiative and 2008 work program be received; 2. That Council authorize staff and the Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee to continue to work on the City's Sustainable Pickering initiative as outlined in this report, with the continued assistance in 2008 of Durham Sustain Ability; and 3. That Council agree to the City's participation in "Earth Hour" on March 29, 2008 between 8:00 and 9:00 pm, and that all residents, business and institutions within the City be challenged to also participate, and furthermore, that the Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee and staff be authorized to take the appropriate actions to engage the City and community in this event. CARRI ED (III) OTHER BUSINESS There were no items of Other Business. (IV) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm.. 6