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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 14, 2008
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCillORS:
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
B. Littley
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
1. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
A. Allison
D. Wilcox
C. Rose
D. Shields
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Solicitor
- City Clerk
- Manager, Policy
- Deputy Clerk
(I) INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation
(II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Resolution # 114/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
Council Meeting Minutes May 20, 2008
In Camera Planning & Development Committee Minutes, June 2, 2008
Planning & Development Committee, June 2, 2008
Special Council Meeting Minutes, June 9, 2008
In Camera Executive Committee, June 9,2008
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Executive Committee, June 9, 2008
Joint Planning & Development & Executive Committee, July 7,2008
CARRIED
(III) PRESENTATIONS
1 . . Presentation of Certificates
Adopt A Park - Lookout Point Park
Shashi Bhatia, Chair
Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham Inc.
Chantel Whitaker, Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs, outlined the
Adopt A Park Environmental Stewardship Program and noted that the Indo-
Canadian Cultural Association of Durham Inc. have adopted Lookout Point Park.
Shashi Bhatia, Chair, Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham Inc. noted
that their organization was the 1st cultural Association to support the program and
stated that they were pleased to become involved in supporting the environment.
2. Lon Harnisn, Chairman, Pickering Ribfest,
Ryan Guthrie, Pickering Rotary Club
Afsa Naqvi, President, Pickering Rotary Club
June Morrison, Steering Committee member
Re: Pickerinq Ribfest
Members of the Steering Committee for the Pickering Ribfest appeared before
Council to thank Pickering for supporting the Pickering Ribfest and noted that the
event raised $35,000.00 for the community. A letter requesting support and dates
for the 2009 Pickering Ribfest was submitted to the City Clerk.
(IV) DELEGATIONS
1. Jim Simpson, Vice-Chair
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
Re: 2007 Annual Report (Refer to Corr. No.58-08)
Jim Simpson, Vice-Chair, Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, appeared
before Council and with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation provided an overview
of the 2007 Annual Report and the 2008 Workplan of the Heritage Pickering
Advisory Committee.
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2. Gregory M. Vogt, President
Robert Hunter, PEC Farms
Re: Eastern Power Limited
(Refer to Corr. No. 52-08)
Gregory M. Vogt, President, Eastern Power Limited, appeared before Council and
with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation explained the potential opportunities of
biomass, harvesting energy from the sun on land that is not viable to grow on.
Robert Hunter, PEC Farms, appeared before Council to provide a farmer's
perspective on the issue.
3. Diana Hills-Milligan
Chair, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
Re: Mayor's Task Force on Accountability
And Transparency
(Refer to Corr. No. 54-08)
Diana Hills-Milligan, Chair, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, appeared before
Council in support of the Mayor's Task Force on Accountability and Transparency.
Ms. Hills-Milligan noted that they believe this is a proactive approach the City has
taken. Correspondence indicating their support was provided in writing to the City
Clerk.
4. Nicole Scarlett
Re: Report CS 32-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Leash Free Area Within the City of Pickerinq
Nicole Scarlett, appeared before Council in support of a Leash Free Area within
the City of Pickering. Ms. Scarlett noted that the Leash Free Working Group had
been working on this project for two years and stated they would like to see a
conclusion to this project. She stated that if there was anything further the Leash
Free Working Group could do to assist the City in their decision they would be
available. .
5. Jacqueline Lappin
Re: Report CS 32-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Leash Free Area Within the City of Pickerinq
Jacqueline Lappin of Strathmore Crescent appeared before Council in opposition
to the location that had been selected for the trial period for a Leash Free Area and
noted that her property backed onto the site chosen. She also noted that there
was a lot of crime in her neighbourhood and she was opposed to this site because
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she felt additional parking in this area would encourage more crime. Ms. Lappin
also noted that she was concerned with the affect the dogs would have on the
marsh lands and the wildlife in the area. She stated that Valley Farm was a high
speed dangerous road and there was also issues with people using the area to
dump garbage.
6. Lee Gray
Re: Report PD 25-08 of the Director, Planning & Development
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/08
Fairport Inc.
Mr. John McDermid, appeared before Council on behalf of his client, Mr. Lee Gray.
He stated that his client had not been in attendance at the July 7, 2008 Committee
meeting due to confusion of dates and information. He requested that Report PD
25-08 be referred back to staff in order for his client to work out some concerns he
had with the Planning & Development Department.
7. Robert Truman
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
Re: Item #2, Notice of Motion
(Brookdale Centre)
Mr. Robert Trueman, a planning consultant appeared before Council on behalf of
Pentans Development Limited, the owner of lands known municipally as 1167-
1191 Kingston Road. He expressed concern with the Notice of Motion being
presented concerning Brookdale Centre, and from his clients perspective, the road
change would have a negative impact on his property.
8. Representative from the Pickering Soccer Club
Re: Report OES 23-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Tender No. T-12-2008, Bav Ridqes Kinsmen Park Artificial Turf Field
Carl Pearce and Shelly Augustin of the Pickering Soccer Club appeared before
Council in support of Report OES 23-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency
Services. They thanked the City of Pickering for their continued support.
9. Wendy Nott, Senior Principal
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited
Re: Planninq & Development Report PD 32-08
Wendy Nott, Senior Principal of Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited
appeared before Council on behalf of Tribute Communities Inc. and Runnymede
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Development Corporation with respect to Report PO 32-08 of the Director,
Planning & Development. A copy of a PowerPoint presentation was provided to all
members present. She requested that Council consider that the new development
areas not be viewed to be competing with Seaton, but rather to reflect growth of
Pickering and recommendation 2a) of the report be amended to reflect an increase
in the depth of employment lands along Hwy 407 east of Westney Road to 1000
metres south of Highway 407 between the Greenwood and Kinsale areas and in
the vicinity of Lakeridge Road and the connector to Highway 401 only.
(V) CORRESPONDENCE
1. CORR. 49-08
MAYOR DAVID MILLER
CITY OF TORONTO
100 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor
Toronto. ON M5H 2N2
Resolution # 115/08
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That CORR. 49-08 from Mayor David Miller, City of Toronto, requesting the City
of Pickering endorse Toronto Council's resolution with respect to calling on
Parliament to ban handguns, be received for information.
CARRIED
2. CORR. 50-08
P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK
REGION OF DURHAM
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby. ON L 1 N 6A3
Based on discussion, staff were requested to follow up with the Region of
Durham for the purpose of receiving clarification on the expected role of local
municipalities.
Resolution #116/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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That CaRR. 50-08 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham,
requesting the City of Pickering's input with respect to the viability of a bid for the
2015 Pan Am Games, be received for information.
CARRIED
3. CaRR. 51-08
DON GRANT, LOCAL 222/CAW
CAW LOCAL 222
1425 Phillip Murray Avenue
Oshawa. ON L 1 J 9L4
Resolution #117/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CaRR. 51-08 from Don Grant, Local 222/CAW, requesting the City of
Pickering support their motion to legislate changes governing harassment and
violence in the workplace, be endorsed.
CARRIED
4. CaRR. 52-08
GREGORY M. VOGT, P. ENG., PRESIDENT
EASTERN POWER LIMITED
2275 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Suite 401
Toronto. ON M8V 3Y3
A detailed question and answer period ensured during the delegation on this
matter.
Resolution #118/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CaRR. 52-08 from Gregory M. Vogt, President, Eastern Power Limited,
seeking the City of Pickering's support in principal with respect to the Biomass
Pilot Trial at the Brock West Power Plant of renewable biomass fuel from local
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under-utilized agricultural land be referred to the Sustainable Pickering
Committee and the Director, Office of Sustainability for further review.
CARRI ED
5. CORR. 53-08
MAYOR DAVID MILLER
CITY OF TORONTO
100 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor
Toronto. ON M5H 2N2
Resolution #119/08
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That CORR. 53-08 from Mayor David Miller, City of Toronto, requesting that the
City of Pickering support Toronto's commitment to social inclusion through 25 in
5: Network for Poverty Reduction be endorsed and that the City Clerk forward
CORR. 53-08 to the Region of Durham Health & Social Services Department.
CARRIED
6. CORR. 54-08
MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON
ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
A question and answer period ensured. Correspondence from Sandy Rider, 494
Whitevale Road, was provided as a handout.
Resolution #120/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That CORR. 54-08 from the Mayor's Task Force on Accountability and
Transparency, requesting Council's endorsement of their report and
recommendations to promote accountability and transparency within the City of
Pickering be received for information.
CARRIED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
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YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Littley
Mayor Ryan
7. CORR. 55-08
RESIDENTS PETITION
-ALBACORE MANOR
Resolution #121/08
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That CORR. 55-08 from residents of Albacore Manor with respect to parking
concerns and request removal of sidewalk and r~pairs to driveways to the end of
the apron be referred to the Executive Committee, Director, Operations &
Emergency Services to report.
CARRIED
8. CORR. 56-08
CHAIR, HERITAGE PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PICKERING
Resolution #122/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That CORR. 56-08, from the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee submitting
their 2007 Year End Report and 2008 Workplan, be received for information.
CARRIED
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9. CORR. 57-08
CHARLOTTE SHEARDOWN
HEATHER PATTISON
954 MOUNTCASTLE CRESCENT
PICKERING. ON L 1V 5J7
Resolution #123/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That CORR. 57-08 received from the following Pickering residents expressing
their opposition to the proposed plan from the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming
on Fairport Road; Charlotte Sheardown, Heather Pattison, Dorothy Slattery and
Kim Hearn, be received for information.
CARRIED
10. CORR. 58-08
P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK
REGION OF DURHAM
605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST
WHITBY. ON L 1 N 6A3
Resolution #124/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That CORR. 59-08 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham with
respect to the Durham resolution on the Credit Valley/Toronto/Central Lake
Ontario Source Protection Committee draft proposed terms of reference
documents, be received for information.
CARRIED
11. CORR. 59-08
P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK
REGION OF DURHAM
605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST
WHITBY. ON L 1 N 6A3
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Resolution #125/08
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
1. That CORR. 59-08 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham
with respect to a pilot program for clear plastic bags for garbage
collection, with one route in the City of Pickering commencing in January
2009, be received for information; and
2. That the City Clerk advise the Region of Durham, Works Department of
the City's desire to have the pilot project conducted in Ward 3 of the City
of Pickering.
CARRIED
12. CORR. 60-08
P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK
REGION OF DURHAM
605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST
WHITBY, ON L1N 6A3
Resolution #126/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That CORR. 60-08 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham with
respect to a status report regarding the planned new median on BrocK Road,
south of Highway 401, be received for information.
CARRIED
13. CORR. 61-08
JIM BRADLEY, MINISTER
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor
77 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7A 1Z8
Resolution #127/08
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That CORR. 61-08 from Jim Bradley, Minister, Ministry of Transportation
advising of the electronic transfer of funds to the City of Pickering for the purpose
of funding municipal road and bridge capital investment needs, be received for
information.
CARRIED
14. CORR. 62-08
KATHY STRANKS
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, ON M3N 1 S4
Resolution #128/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That CORR. 62-08 from Kathy Stranks, Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority advising that at a meeting held on June 2ih 2008, a resolution was
passed with respect to Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2006/2007
Report which relates to the way planning is undertaken in Ontario to address
environmental impacts related to projected growth, be received for information.
CARRIED
15. CORR. 63-08
RESIDENTS OF PICKERING
LEASH FREE AREAS
Resolution #129/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That CORR. 63-08 received from the following Pickering residents with respect
to Report CS 32-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding
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leash free areas within the City of Pickering; Jacqueline Lappin, Nicole Scarlett,
Leo Jaciw-Zurakowsky and Jaleh Liaghati, be received for information.
CARRIED
16. CORR. 64-08
AL CORMIER
COR AL SERVICES
Suite 309, 15-6400 Millcreek Drive
MississauQa, ON L5N 3E7
Resolution #130/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CORR. 64-08 from AI Cormier, Cor AI Services, seeking written support for
the planned operation of double deck buses on any of the current and planned
bus routes suitable for this operation in the City of Pickering, be endorsed.
CARRIED
17. CORR. 65-08
LYNN JOHNSTON, PRESIDENT
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
720 Spadina Ave., Suite 315
Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
Resolution #131/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That CORR. 65-08 from Lynn Johnstone, President, Canadian Society for
Training and Development, requesting that the City of Pickering proclaim
September 22 - 26, 2008 as "Learn @ Work Week" be proclaimed.
CARRIED
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(V) COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) REPORT PO 2008-06 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 04-08
Sidewalk Installation on Wharf Street, West of Liverpool Road
City of Pickerinq
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PO 04-08 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding
sidewalk installation on Wharf Street, west of Liverpool Road, be received;
2. That Council authorize the construction of a sidewalk on the north side of
Wharf Street;
3. That this project be funded through Account 5321-Development Projects
(Development Charge Funded) (Project 07-5321-001-12 Roads), as provided
in the Council Approved 2007 Capital Budget; and
4. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to
take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 19-08
Thickson Developments Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1703
Thickson Developments Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1704
884396 Ontario Inc.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-171 0
Thickson Developments Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1711
Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision
COUNCIL DECISION
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1. That Report PD 19-08 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the
Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision 40M-1703, 40M-1704, 40M-1710
and 40M-1711 be received;
2. That the highways being Aspen Road and Pebble Court within Plans 40M-
1703, 40M-1710 and 40M-1711 be assumed for public use;
3. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreements relating to Plans
40M-1703, 40M-1704, 40M-1710 and 40M-1711, which are constructed,
installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands
lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to
easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for
maintenance, save and except from Block 8, Plan 40M-1703, Blocks 8 and
9, Plan 40M-1704, Blocks 9 and 12, Plan 40M-1710 and Block 16, Plan 40M-
1711 ;
4. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to
Plans 40M-1703, 40M-1704, 40M-1710 and 40M-1711, save and except from
Block 9, Plan 40M-1710, be released and removed from title; and
5. That Council enact a By-law to dedicate Block 6, Plan 40M-1703, Block 11,
Plan 40M-1710 and Blocks 14 and 15, Plan 40M-1711 as public highways.
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 22-08
Rockwood Drive Extension
-Road Dedication and Naminq By-laws
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PD 22-08 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the
naming and dedication, as public highway, of certain lands lying within
Pickering be received;
2. That By-laws be enacted to:
a) dedicate and name certain parts of Lots 3 and4, Registrar's Compiled
Plan 282, Pickering, being Parts 38, 40, 41,44,46,48, 50, 54, 57, 58,
62,70,71,74,75 and 76, Plan 40R-25121 and Blocks 31 and 32,
Plan 40M-2164 as Rockwood Drive in accordance with Land Division
Application LD 109/07 (the "subject lands"); and
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b) dedicate and name certain parts of Lots 3 and 4, Registrar's Compiled
Plan 282, Pickering, being Parts 37,39,59,60,61,67 and 68,
Plan 40R-25121 as Rockwood Drive in accordance with Land Division.
Applications LD 040-041/08 and LD 056-058/08 (the "reserves").
4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 23-08
Proposed Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres in the
Greater Golden Horseshoe, prepared by the Ontario Growth Secretariat,
Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Sprinq 2008
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PD 23-08 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding
the Technical Paper Proposed Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres in
the Greater Golden Horseshoe, released Spring 2008, by the Ministry of
Public Infrastructure Renewal, be received;
2. That the comments contained in Report PD 23-08 on the Technical Paper
Proposed Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres in the Greater
Golden Horseshoe, be endorsed, and that the Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal be requested to:
a) finalize the size and location of the Pickering Downtown Urban Growth
Centre as set out in the Technical Paper;
b) revise the method of calculating the density in Pickering's Urban
Growth Centre to allow exclusion of the controlled access freeway and
railway corridor; and
c) revise the profile for Pickering's Urban Growth Centre to more
accurately reflect its current mix of uses, and location, as set out in
Section 2.4 of this Report;
3. That the Ministers of Public Infrastructure Renewal, and Municipal Affairs and
Housing be requested to identify a predictable funding program to provide
needed infrastructure and related municipal facilities to foster the growth of
Urban Growth Centres, including Downtown Pickering; and
4. Further, that a copy of Report PD 23-08 be forwarded to the Region of
Durham and the Ministers of Public Infrastructure Renewal and
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 24-08
White Paper 1 - Vision, Goals and Objectives, May 2008
White Paper 2 - Preliminary Directions and Concepts, May 2008
Metrolinx
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report PO 24-08 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the draft
White Papers 1 & 2, dated May 2008, prepared by Metrolinx, be received for
information.
6. Memorandum from the City Solicitor to the Chief Administrative Officer dated May
22, 2008 with respect to the recommended City position respecting OMB Appeal of
Altridge Properties Inc., Draft Plan subdivision SP-2005-03 and
Zoninq By-law Amendment A 34/05
COUNCIL DECISION
That the recommendation as contained in the Confidential minutes of the Planning
& Development Committee held on June 2,2008 be adopted.
Resolution #132/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Report of the Planning and Development Committee PO 2008-06, dated
June 2, 2008, be adopted.
CARRIED
b) REPORT EC 2008-05 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Confidential Report CS 30-08
Audit Matters - Update
COUNCIL DECISION
That the recommendation as contained in Confidential Report CS 30-08 of the
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be adopted.
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2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 27-08
2007 Year End Audit
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 27-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the Audit Results Report as submitted by Deloitte & Touche LLP be
received for information; and,
3. That the 2007 draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of
Pickering be forwarded to Council for approval.
3. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 20-08
Hiring of Consultant to Implement Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB)
3150 Reportinq Requirements
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 20-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to engage
the firm of TCA Consulting Limited to assist the municipality in implementing
the reporting requirements of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) 3150
as provided in the 2008 Current Budget; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 24-08
2007 Pre-Audit Balances of Reserves and Reserve Funds
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 24-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received
for information.
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5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 26-08
Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year Ended
December 31 , 2007
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 26-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received
for information.
6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 28-08
Development Charqes - Annuallndexinq
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 28-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That effective July 1, 2008 as provided for in Section 16 of By-law 6349/04,
the Development Charges referred to in Sections 6 and 11 of that By-law be
increased by 7.2 percent being the annual increase in the Construction Price
Statistics for the Non-residential Building Construction Price Index as
reported by Statistics Canada for the year ended March 31, 2008; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to
give effect thereto.
7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 29-08
2008/2009 Property and Liabilitv Insurance Renewal
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 29-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the City of Pickering renew effective June 16, 2008, its property, liability
and other coverages through the Frank Cowan Company for the period July
1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 inclusive on terms and conditions acceptable to the
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer;
3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, as part of the Risk
Management Program, be authorized to continue the Reimbursable
Deductible Program through the Insurance Adjuster and the Frank Cowan
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Company and further, that the Director be authorized to settle any claims
including any adjusting and legal fees where it is in the City's interest to do
so;
4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to purchase
additional insurance, make changes to deductibles and existing coverages,
and alter terms and conditions as becomes desirable or necessary in order to
limit potential liability exposure and to protect the assets of the City and it's
elected officials and staff; and,
5. That the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to
give effect thereto.
8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 31-08
2008 Assessment Appeals
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 31-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
regarding 2008 assessment appeals update be received;
2. That Council approve the filing of the assessment appeals by Municipal Tax
Equity for 2008 for the following roll numbers: 18-01-020-016-146-00, 18-01-
030-020-189-35,18-01-030-020-189-90 and 18-01-030-020-202-00;
3. That the attached By-law providing for the confirmation of the filing of
assessment appeals be enacted;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to
engage the firm of Municipal Tax Equity and or Walker Poole Nixon LLP to
represent the City for the assessment appeals filed above; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
10. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 18-08
Single Sourcing the Purchase of a Vehicle Exhaust Extractor
System Apparatus
COUNCIL DECISION
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1 . That Report OES 18-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding single sourcing the acquisition of a vehicle exhaust extractor
system be received;
2. That the use of the single sourcing process for the procurement of a fixed
mounted vehicle exhaust extraction system for Fire Station #6 (Finch Ave.)
City of Pickering Fire Services be approved and that Nederman Canada
being the sole provider for this specific system be identified as the single
source provider of the unit; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to
give effect thereto.
Resolution #133/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2008-05, dated June 9, 2008, be
adopted, save and except Item 9.
CARRIED
9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 32-08
Leash Free Area Within the City of Pickerinq
A brief discussion ensued on this matter.
Resolution #134/08
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Report CS 32-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer and
Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be referred back to staff for review
into further potential leash free areas.
CARRIED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
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YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Councillor Littley
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
c) JOINT REPORT JT 2008-01 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 21-08
Landford Dixie South Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1706
Cougs Investments Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1713
Garthwood Homes Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1719
Garthwood Homes Ltd.
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1727
Keleck Investments (Pickering) Incorporated
Plan of Subdivision 40M-1728
Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PO 21-08 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the
Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision 40M-1706, 40M-1713, 40M-1719,
40M-1727 and 40M-1728 be received;
2. That the highway being Windgrove Square within Plan 40M-1706 be
assumed for public use;
3. That the highway being Amberwood Crescent within Plan 40M-1713 be
assumed for public use;
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4. That the highway being Pine Grove Avenue within Plan 40M-1719 be
assumed for public use;
5. That the highways being Meldron Drive and Sandhurst Crescent within Plans
40M-1727 and 40M-1728 be assumed for public use;
6. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreements relating to Plans
40M-1706, 40M-1713, 40M-1719, 40M-1727 and 40M-1728, are constructed,
installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands
lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to
easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for
maintenance, save and except from Block 46, Plan 40M-1706 and Block 18.
Plan 40M-1728;
7. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to
Plans 40M-1706, 40M-1713, 40M-1719, 40M-1727 and 40M-1728, be
released and removed from title; and
8. That Council enact a By-law to dedicate Block 45, Plan 40M-1706 as public
highway.
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 27-08
Duffin Heights Neighbourhood
-Durham Reqional Official Plan Amendment. File: OPA 2007-006
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PO 27-08 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding an
application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan, File: OPA 2007-006
be received;
2. That Council advise the Region of Durham that it supports the application to
amend the Durham Regional Official Plan, File: OPA 2007-006, submitted by
the Duffin Heights Landowners Group to:
a) delete the future east-west Type C arterial road connection from Church
Street in the Town of Ajax (extension of Williamson Drive) to the CP rail
line in Duffin Heights;
b) delete the remnant portion of Old Taunton Road as a Type C arterial
road designation from Taunton Road to the future east-west Type C
arterial road; and
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c) realign the possible extension of Valley Farm Road, a Type C arterial
road, north of the Third Concession Road including crossing the
Ganatsekiagon Creek easterly to connect to Brock Road; and
3. Further, that a copy of Report PO 27-08 be forwarded to the Region of
Durham, Town of Ajax, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and
Sernas Associates (representing the Duffin Heights Landowners Group) for
information.
4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 29-08
Downtown Pickering Program
- Continuation of Urban Desiqn Consultinq Services
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report PO 29-08 of the Director, Planning & Development respecting
urban design consulting services for the Downtown Pickering program be
received;
2. That the Director, Planning & Development be authorized to continue with the
engagement of Young + Wright IIBI Group Architects to act as the City's
urban design consultant on the Downtown Pickering program to an upset
limit of $70,000 using professional and consultative services funds approved
by Council in the 2008 Department budget; and
3. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action
to give effect hereto.
5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 22-08
Supply & Delivery of 4-Ton Dump Truck
- Q-32-2008
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report OES 22-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the supply and delivery of a 4-Ton Dump Truck be received;
2. That Quotation No. Q-32-2008, as submitted by Scarborough Truck Center
Inc. for the supply and delivery of a 4-Ton Dump Truck with Snow Plow and
Wing, and Electronic Salt Metering, in the amount of $158,809.00 (PST, GST
and license extra) be accepted;
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3. The total gross purchase cost of $179,454.17 and a net purchase cost of
$171,513.72 as outlined in Report OES 22-08 of the Director, Operations &
Emergency Services, be approved; and
4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to
finance the purchase through the issuance of debt;
a) that debt financing through the R~gional Municipality of Durham in the
amount of $171,000.00 for a period not exceeding five (5) years, at a
rate to be determined, be approved and the balance of approximately
$513.72 plus financing costs be financed from current funds; and
b) that financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately
$39,500 be included in the annual current budget for the City of
Pickering commencing in 2009 and continuing thereafter until the loan is
repaid; and
c) that the Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer has certified that
this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's debt and
financial obligations approved annual repayment limit for debt and other
financial obligations for 2008 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
e) staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto.
6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 34-08
Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adiustment to Taxes
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 34-08 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 thereto.
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Resolution #135/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Report of the Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee JT
2008-01, dated July 7,2008, be adopted, save and except Item 2.
CARRIED
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 25-08
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/08
Fairport Inc.
692, 700-702 Front Road
(Lot 9 Plan 917 and Part of Lots 8 and 9 Plan 65)
City of Pickerinq
A question and answer period ensued.
Resolution #136/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Report PO 25-08 of the Director, Planning & Development, be referred back
to staff.
CARRIED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor Littley
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Councillor O'Connell
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(VI) REPORTS - NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Chief Administrative Officer and
Chief Executive Officer, Pickering Public Library Report CAO 05-08
Repairs to Greenwood Branch Library
Resolution #137/08
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. That Report CAO 05-08 of the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief
Executive Officer, Pickering Public Library, regarding the repairs to
Greenwood Library be received;
2. That Council approve the expenditure of approximately $50,000 from the
Library Capital Budget contingency for repairs to the Greenwood Branch
Library in accordance with Resolution #78/08; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to
give effect thereto.
CARRIED
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 26-08
Pickering Official Plan Review
-Hiring of Consultant to Complete the "Provincial Policy/Bill 51
Implementation" Amendment
Resolution #138/08
Moved by Councillor Littley
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
1. That Report PO 26-08 of the Director, Planning & Development, respecting
consulting services for the Pickering Official Plan Review, be received;
2. That the Director, Planning & Development be authorized to engage the firm
of Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc. to complete the second
part of the amendment to the Pickering Official Plan implementing Provincial
Policy and Bill 51 (which enables the use of sustainability measures and use
of architectural controls), to an upset limit of $35,000, using professional and
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consultative services funds approved by Council in the 2008 Department
budget for the Pickering Official Plan Review; and
3. Further, that the appropriate officials in the City of Pickering be authorized to
take the necessary action to give effect hereto.
CARRIED
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 31-08
Planning for Employment in the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Background Paper, May 2008
Prepared bv the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
Resolution #139/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
1. That Report PD 31-08 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding
the Planning for Employment in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Background
Paper, dated May 2008, EBR Registry Number: PF010-3142, be received;
2. That the Ontario Growth Secretariat, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure be
advised that Pickering Council generally supports the Proposed Strategies in
the Planning for Employment in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Background
Paper, and also recommends that:
a) the Province identify and market significant employment clusters
throughout Ontario, including the existing Energy Cluster in Durham
Region, as anchored by the City of Pickering, and focus investment and
job creation strategies within those identified clusters to expand
Ontario's economy while remaining competitive globally;
b) the Province identify provincially strategic and significant areas for
employment growth and land protection in Ontario, including the
Highway 407 corridor and Downtown Pickering, and focus infrastructure
improvements, public sector investments and land protection strategies
to these areas to encourage desired employment investment and
growth;
c) the Province establish and release a comprehensive package of fiscal
and regulatory tools to encourage desirable employment investment;
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d) the Province require all its Ministries and Crown agencies to align
investment, growth and development decisions with the Provincial
Growth Plan; and
e) the Province consider the comments provided on the Proposed
Strategies in the Background Paper as set out in Appendix I to Report
PO 31-08; and
3. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PO 31-08 to the Ontario
Growth Secretariat of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and the
Region of Durham.
CARRIED
4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 32-08
Region of Durham's Growth Plan Implementation Study: Growing Durham
- Phases 3 & 4
-Scenario Evaluation and Recommended Preferred Growth Scenario Working
Paper, prepared by Urban Strategies Inc. et ai, dated June 13, 2008, as revised to
show Reqional Planninq Directions
Detailed discussion ensued on this matter.
Resolution #140/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Report PO 32-08 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding
the Growth Scenario Working Paper, dated June 13, 2008, presenting the
outcomes of Phases 3 & 4 of the. Region of Durham's Growth Plan
Implementation Study be received;
2. That the comments contained in Report PO 32-08 on the Recommended
Preferred Growth Scenario for the Region of Durham Growth Plan
Implementation Study be endorsed, and that the Region of Durham be
requested to:
a) support the land use structure with Planning Committee directions
noted, shown on Figure 13 B and provided as Attachment #2 to Report
PO 32-08 with the following further refinements:
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. increase the depth of the future Employment Areas in Pickering
along Highway 407, east of Westney Road, to a minimum 600
metres, and where appropriate, increase the depth on selected
blocks up to 1,000 metres;
. support the designation to future Employment Areas of the remnant
parcel of "whitebelt" lands located east of the future potential airport
site; and,
. expand to the south the Future Centres designations, currently
shown at the two intersections of the Seventh Concession Road with
Salem and Lakeridge Roads, to incorporate the Highway 407
transitway stations and adjacent lands, thereby allowing mixed
residential, commercial and high intensity office uses, and consider
designation of a future transit village on the south side of the
Highway 407 transitway;
b) in updating the population and employment tables for Pickering to
reflect Planning Committee's revisions to the Recommended Preferred
Growth Scenario, increase the employment figures for Pickering to
include the 35,000 jobs identified by the Provincial Central Pickering
Development Plan for Seaton, and allocate jobs arising from the future
Employment Areas, future Living Areas and intensification in South
Pickering, at a ratio of no less than one job for each three new residents
as is applied across the rest of the Region, as further clarified in Section
2.6 to Report PO 32-08;
c) in detailing the policies for the Recommended Preferred Growth
Scenario,
. establish strong phasing policies respecting the timing and process
for local municipalities to bring new "whitebelt" lands into the urban
area in order to address the logical and orderly provision of
infrastructure and phasing of growth with municipal fiscal priorities;
. establish new policies prohibiting large format retailing within future
Employment Areas;
. establish strong phasing policies respecting future Living Areas that
may be affected by incompatible noise from a possible future
Pickering airport so as to prevent residential or other noise sensitive
uses from being established until resolution of the appropriate noise
protection standard and a decision on the development and timing of
the possible airport are reached; and
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. better clarify the different characteristics of Transit Villages, Urban
Nodes, Future Centres and Waterfront Villages;
d) with respect to strategic future Employment Areas needed beyond
2031, work with the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal to
establish policies permitting the Region to acknowledge as part of
current Regional Plan conformity amendment, the long term intended
use for these lands as future Employment Areas;
e) support the City of Pickering in its request to the Ministry of
Transportation in commenting on the Highway 407 Environmental
Assessment, to relocate the proposed Highway 407 maintenance yard
from the south side of the proposed interchange with Salem Road to
allow maximum intensification around the Highway 407 transitway;
f) obtain from Urban Strategies Inc. and forward to area municipalities the
detailed information on the amount, types and locations of
intensification projected for the existing urban areas used in the
background work not contained in the Working Paper;
3. Further, that a copy of Report PD 32-08 and Pickering Council's resolution on
the matter be forwarded to the Region of Durham, Urban Strategies Inc.,
other Durham Area Municipalities, the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Transportation.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(SEE FOllOWING MOTIONS)
Resolution #141/08
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item 2 g):
g) Support the production of a financial impact study of the Preferred Growth
scenario;
CARRIED
Resolution #142108
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Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item 2 h):
h) Support the updating of the watershed plans with the Toronto Region
Conservation Area as appropriate.
CARRIED
Resolution #143/08
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item 2 i):
i) That the City of Pickering request the Regional Municipality of Durham to
hold a public open house in Pickering prior to the next phase of the studY:
CARRIED
Resolution #144/08
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the main motion be amended by deleting 2a) bullet 1 and replacing it with
the following:
. Increase the depth of the future Employment Areas in Pickering along
Highway 407, east of Westney Road, to 1,000 metres south of Highway
407 between the Greenwood and Kinsale areas and in the vicinity of
Lakeridge Road and the connector to Highway 401.
CARRIED
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Resolution #145/08
Moved by Councillor Littley
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the main motion be amended by deferring Item 2a) in order to defer the
decision to support the land use structure.
MOTION DEFEATED
YES
NO
Councillor Littley
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Resolution #146/08
Moved by Councillor Littley
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Item f) of the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item 2 j):
Establish policies within the study that are eco-based urban planning
standards and consider environmental and prime agricultural land policies and
evaluation in accordance with the Places to Grow Act and the Provincial Policy
Statement.
MOTION DEFEATED
ON A RECORDED VOTE
YES
NO
Councillor Littley
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
The main motion, as amended, was then CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE.
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YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Councillor Littley
Councillor O'Connell
5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 17-08
Supply & Delivery of Three (3) One Ton Dump Trucks
Confirmation of Actions Under Council Resolution #108/08
Resolution #147/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. That Report OES-17 -08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the supply and delivery of three (3) one ton dump trucks be
received;
2. That Quotation No. Q-27-2008, as submitted by Formula Ford Sales for
the supply and delivery of three (3) one ton dump trucks in the amount of
$146,139.51 (PST and GST included) be accepted;
3. The total gross purchase cost of $146,139.51 and net purchase cost of
$139,673.16 as outlined in Report OES 17-08 of the Director, Operations
& Emergency Services, be approved;
4. That Council of the City of Pickering authorize the Director, Corporate
Services & Treasurer to finance the project through revenue paid from
property taxes as identified in the 2008 Capital budget; and
5. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized
to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
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6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 19-08
Tender T -4-2008
-Tender for City Road Reconstruction and Storm Sewer Works
-Region Water and Sanitary Sewer Works
-Sheppard Avenue (Altona Road to Rosebank Road)
Resolution #148/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. That Report OES-19-08 regarding the City Road Reconstruction and Storm
Sewer Works, Region Water and Sanitary Sewer Works (Sheppard Avenue,
Altona Road to Rosebank Road) be received;
2. That Tender T-4-2008 submitted by Dagmar Construction Inc. for the City
Road Reconstruction and Storm Sewer Works, Region Water and Sanitary
Sewer Works at a cost of $2,491,737.69 (GST included) be accepted;
3. That the total gross project cost of $2,684,937 (GS1. included) including the
tender amount, the Region of Durham's portion and other associated costs
and the total net project cost of $2,557,083 be approved;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to
finance the project as follows:
a) that the sum of $1,295,000 be financed by the issue of debentures by The
Regional Municipality of Durham over a period not to exceed ten (10)
years, at a rate to be determined;
b) that the sum of $279,000 be funded from the Development Charges
Reserve Fund;
c) that the sum of $100,000 be funded from the Provincial Budget Grant;
d) that the sum of $882,467 be funded by the Regional Municipality of
Durham;
e) that the balance of $616 be funded from the 2008 Current Budget;
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f) that the annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately
$167,710 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of
Pickering commencing in 2009, continuing thereafter until the loan is
repaid, and any financing cost to be paid out of the Current Budget;
g) the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has updated the City's 2008
Annual Repayment Limit and certified that this loan and the repayment
thereof falls within the City's Annual Repayment Limit (Limit) for debt and
financial obligations, as established by the Province for municipalities in
Ontario, and would not cause the City to exceed the updated Limit, and
therefore, Ontario Municipal Board approval is not required prior to City
Council's authorization;
h) the Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect
the foregoing; and
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
necessary action to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
7. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 20-08
Emergency Roof Replacement
-Pickerinq Recreation Complex (Skylight Area)
Resolution #149/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. That Report OES 20-08 regarding emergency roof replacement at the
Pickering Recreation Complex (Skylight Area) be received;
2. That the quotation submitted by Provincial Industrial Roofing and Sheet
Metal Co. Ltd to provide this roof replacement work at the Pickering
Recreation Complex be accepted;
3. That the total gross project cost of $60,834 and a net project cost of
$57,938 be approved;
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4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to
finance the additional roofing replacement costs at the Pickering
Recreation Complex:
a) The total cost of $57,938 to be funded from the Federal Gas Tax funds;
b) The Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary in order to
effect the foregoing; and
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
necessary action to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
8. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 23-08
Tender No. T-12-2008
Bay Ridqes Kinsmen Park Artificial Turf Field
Resolution #150108
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. That Report OES 23-08 regarding the Artificial Turf Field at Bay Ridges Kinsmen
Park be received;
2. That Tender T-12-2008 submitted by Rutherford Contracting Ltd. for the Artificial
Turf Field at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park in the amount of $625,047 (GST
included) be accepted;
3. That the total gross project cost of $734,772 and a net project cost of $699,783,
including the tender amount, consulting fees and other associated costs be
approved;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance
the project as follows:
a) The sum of up to $499,000 to be financed by the issue of debentures
through the Regional Municipality of Durham, over a period not exceeding 5
years, at a rate to be determined;
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b) The sum of $200,000 to be funded by a financial contribution from the
Pickering Soccer Club;
c) The balance amount of $783 to be funded from the 2008 Current Budget;
d) The annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $113,700 be
included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing
in 2009, continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid, and any financing cost
to be paid out of the Current Budget;
e) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has updated the City's 2008
Annual Repayment Limit and certified that this loan and the repayment
thereof falls within the City's Annual Repayment Limit for debt and financial
obligations, as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario, and
would not cause the City to exceed the updated Limit, and therefore,
Ontario Municipal Board approval is not required prior to City Council's
authorization;
f) The Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect
the foregoing; and
5. That the appropriate officials at the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
CARRIED
9. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 24-08
Tender No. T-2-2008
Pickering Recreation Complex
Doubles Squash Courts and Aerobics Studios
Resolution #151/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. That Report OES 24-08 regarding the Pickering Recreation Complex Doubles
Squash Courts and Aerobics Studios be received;
2. That Tender T-2-2008 submitted by BWK Construction Company Limited for the
Pickering Recreation Complex Doubles Squash Courts and Aerobics Studios in
the amount of $3,321,150 (GST included) be accepted;
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3. That the total gross project cost of $4,200,998 and a net project cost of
$4,000,950, including the tender amount, consulting fees and other associated
costs be approved;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance
the project as follows:
a) The sum of up to $2,000,000 to be financed by the issue of debentures
through the Regional Municipality of Durham, over a period not exceeding
15 years, at a rate to be determined;
b) The sum of $1,000,000 to be funded by the Municipal Infrastructure
Investment Initiative Grant;
c) The sum of up to $800,000 to be funded by the Federal Gas Tax;
d) The sum of $200,000 to be funded by a financial contribution from the
Pickering Squash Club;
e) The balance amount of $950 to be funded from the 2008 Current Budget;
f) The annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $199,250 be
included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing
in 2009, continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid, and any financing cost
to be paid out of the Current Budget;
g) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has updated the City's 2008
Annual Repayment Limit and certified that this loan and the repayment
thereof falls within the City's Annual Repayment Limit for debt and financial
obligations, as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario, and
would not cause the City to exceed the updated Limit, and therefore,
Ontario Municipal Board approval was not required prior to City Council's
authorization;
h) The Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect
the foregoing; and
5. That the appropriate officials at the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
CARRIED
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(VII) NOTICE OF MOTION
1. AUDIT COMMITTEES
Resolution #152/08
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS Audit committees are an essential component of the structures and
processes of good corporate governance; and
WHEREAS Audit committees help the board of directors fulfill its responsibility to the
public, as the shareholder. Audit committees assist boards of directors to oversee and
objectively assess the performance of the corporation, its management, and its
auditors; and
WHEREAS The audit committee, on behalf of the board of directors, holds
management accountable for the corporation's standards of behaviour, its financial
reporting, and its business systems and practices. The audit committee demands that
the auditors conduct independent and objective assessments of management's
performance in these areas. Often, audit committees also act as a check and balance
in the relationship between management and the auditors. In addition, the audit
committee is responsible for reporting to the board of directors on the committee's
activities, findings, conclusions, and recommendations related to the responsibilities
assigned to it by the board; and
WHEREAS The City of Pickering is committed to demonstrating a strong commitment
to ethical and lawful behaviour. Through their actions and words, senior management
and the board of directors are responsible for creating an environment of integrity; and
WHEREAS as the Board of Directors for the Corporation of the City of Pickering,
Council has an obligation to ensure accountability and transparency to members of the
public. Audit committees are in a good position to assist their boards of directors to
obtain assurances that management is operating the corporation in an ethical manner;
and
Now therefore the Council for the City of Pickering reinstate the audit committee with
the role of oversight to the audit affairs of the city of Pickering and further to ensure
transparency through direct reporting of the external auditor through the Chair of the
audit committee on matters of the external audit
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And further to ensure an arms length relationship between the external auditor and the
administration to which the audit is reviewing
And that the members as appointed for the term commencing December 2006
convene an audit committee meeting and report back to council on its terms of
reference and workplan no later than December 2008
And further the Audit Committee arranges to meet with the external auditors in order to
review their interim audit review for the period of January 2008 to June 2008.
MOTION DEFEATED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Johnson
Councillor Littley
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
2. AMENDING ZONING BY-LAW 6778/07 - BROOKDALE CENTRE INC.
Resolution #153/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
WHEREAS the Planning & Development Committee on June 4, 2007 considered staff
report PO 18-07 being a recommendation report on the second phase of rezoning
application A 03/06 by Brookdale Centre Inc. and adopted three amendments to the
staff recommendation that resulted in changes being required to the draft zoning by-
law amendment and draft conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS one of the amendments shifted the location of the proposed future north
municipal road so that the future road dedication would be split equally (10 metres
each) between Brookdale Centre Inc. and the abutting property to the north (Pentans
Development Ltd.); and
WHEREAS staff revised the draft amending zoning by-law to implement the
Committee's amendments for Council's consideration and approval; and
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WHEREAS the revised draft zoning by-law schedules provided by staff and adopted
by Council in By-law 6778/07 on June 18, 2007 did not reflect a sufficient northerly
shift in the future road to implement the Committee's direction that only 10 metres of
the future road be located on Brookdale Centre Inc. property, and in fact illustrated, in
error, the full road entirely on Brookdale Centre Inc. property; and
WHEREAS Brookdale Centre Inc. now intends to proceed with development adjacent
to the south limit of future northerly road and has requested that the City of Pickering
amend Zoning By-law 6778/07 schedules to accurately reflect the original City Council
direction that the road dedication from Brookdale Centre Inc. be only 10 metres.
NOW THEREFORE City Council directs staff to initiate an amendment to the by-law
schedules of amending Zoning By-law 6778/08 to reflect the original City Council
direction that the road dedication from the Brookdale Centre Inc. property be only 10
metres; and .
FURTHER, that Brookdale Centre Inc. and Pentans Developments Limited be sent a
copy of this resolution.
CARRIED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Littley
Mayor Ryan
(VIII) BY-LAWS
6871/08
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of
enforcing parking restrictions on private property (By-law attached)
6872/08
Being a by-law to exempt Block 1, Plan 40M-2328, Pickering, from the part lot
control provisions of the Planning Act. (By-law attached)
6873/08
Being a by-law to dedicate Part of Lot 22, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1051,
Pickering, designated as Part 4, Plan 40R-10267 as public highway
(Rambleberry Avenue) (By-law attached)
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6874/08
6875/08
6876/08
6877/08
6878/08
6880/08
6881/08
6882/08
6883/08
6884/08
Being a by-law to dedicate parts of Lots 3 and 4, Registrar's Compiled Plan
282, Pickering, being Parts 38,40,41,44,46,48, 50, 54, 57, 58, 62, 70, 71,
74,75 and 76, Plan 40R-25121 and Blocks 31 and 32, Plan 40M-2164 as
public highway (Rockwood Drive). [Refer to Planning page 24]
Being a by-law to dedicate parts of Lots 3 and 4, Registrar's Compiled Plan
282, Pickering, being Parts 37, 39, 59, 60, 61, 67 and 68, Plan 40R-25121 as
public highway (Rockwood Drive)[Refer to Planning page 25]
Being a by.;.law to authorize specific complaints to the Assessment Review
Board [Refer to Executive pages 146-147]
Being a by-law to dedicate certain roads within the City of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham as public highways. [Refer to Planning page 18]
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 45, Plan 40M-1706, Pickering as public
highway (Dixie Road) [Refer to Planning Page (white) 74]
Being a by-law to dedicate Part of Lot 5, Registrar's Compiled Plan 820,
Pickering, designated as Part 3, Plan 40R-25432 as public highway (Fairport
Road) [By-law attached]
Being a by-law to authorize the City Road Reconstruction and Storm Sewer
Works, Region Water and Sanitary Sewer Works (Sheppard Avenue, Altona
Road to Rosebank Road), in the City of Pickering and the issuance of
debentures therefore in the amount of $1,295,000. (Refer to New and
Unfinished Business pages 343 and 344 )
Being a by-law to confirm the authorization of the issuance of debentures in
the amount of $171,000 for the supply and delivery of a 4-Ton Dump Truck in
the City of Pickering. (Refer to Joint Planning & Development and Executive
Committee pages 129-130)
Being a by-law to authorize the Artificial Turf Field at Bay Ridges Kinsmen
Park in the City of Pickering and the issuance of debentures therefor in the
amount of $499,OOO.(Refer to New and Unfinished Business pages 364 and
365)
Being a by-law to authorize the Pickering Recreation Complex Doubles
Squash Courts and Aerobics Studios in the City of Pickering and the issuance
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of debentures therefor in the amount of $2,000.000. (Refer to New and
Unfinished Business pages 376 and 377)
THIRD READING:
Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor McLean moved that By-law Numbers 6871/08
to 6877/08, be adopted, save and except By-law 6879/08 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
6879/08
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, Lot 9, Plan 917
and Part of Lots 8 & 9, Plan 65, in the City of Pickering (A 9/08)[Refer to
Planning Pages (white) 81-85]
[This by-law was withdrawn due to Report PO 25-08 being referred back to
staff.]
(IX) OTHER BUSINESS
a) Councillor McLean gave notice of his intention to bring a Notice of Motion forward
regarding fundraising by Members of Council.
b) Flavours by the Bay
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to present a motion with respect
to supporting an event by local business owners at the waterfront entitled Flavours by
the Bay on August 23rd, 2008. .
CARRIED ON A 2/3
MAJORITY VOTE
Resolution #154/08
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
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That the City of Pickering support the Flavours by the Bay event in the amount of
$5,000.00.
MOTION DEFEATED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
YES
NO
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Littley
Councillor McLean
Councillor O'Connell
Mayor Ryan
c) Councillor Pickles gave notice of his intention to bring a Notice of Motion forward
regarding security and property protection at the Pickering GO Station.
(X) CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
In accordance with Procedural By-law 6746/07 and the provisions of the Municipal Act,
an In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution #155/08
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That Council go In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act for
the purpose of dealing with personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including employees of the City.
CARRIED
1. Appointments to the Pickering Museum Village
Advisory Committee
Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and
control of the In Camera minutes.]
Resolution #156/08
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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1. That Rhonda Lawson and Suzanne Primrose be appointed to the Pickering
Museum Village Committee for a term ended December 31,2008; and
2. That the City Clerk advise the new members and the Pickering Museum Village
Advisory Committee accordingly.
CARRI ED
(XI) CONFIRMATION BY -LAW
By-law Number # 6885/08
Councillor Dickerson, 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 July 14, 2008.
(XI) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:25 am.
DATED this 14th day of July, 2008
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DEBI A. WILCOX I
CITY CLERK
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