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. Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors: '
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues '
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
T. Melymuk - Director, City Development
S. Reynolds - Director, Culture & Recreation
B. Douglas - Fire Chief
C. Grant , - CEO Library
S. Karwowski - (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer
D. Shields - City Clerk
M. Carpino - (Acting) Manager, Culture & Recreation
J. Halsall - (Acting) Manager, Budgets & Internal Audit '
D. Selsky - Supervisor, Engineering & Capital Works
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator j
(I) Invocation � I
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Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council�in the saying of the
I nvocation.
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(II) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(III) Adoption of Minutes �
Councillor Ashe noted that there was an error in the Council Minutes dated January
28, 2013, he stated that his spouse was employed by Central East Local Health
Integration Network (CELHIN) not the Hospital Board.
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Councillor Dickerson noted that he felt the motion moved by Councillor O'Connell at the
Executive [Budget] Committee Meeting dated February 14, 2013, was incorrect.
� Discussion took place regarding the motion.
Resolution # 21/13 .
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the main motion be divided in order to deal with Recommendation 2 on page 13 in the
. Executive [Budget] Committee Minutes separately.
Carried
Resolution #22/13
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
That Recommendation 2 of the main motion on page 13 of the Executive [Budget]
Committee Minutes dated February 14, 2013 is correct.
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows
Yes . No
Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Resolution #23/13
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
In Camera Council Minutes, January 28, 2013, as amended
Council Minutes, January 28, 2013
Special In Camera Council Minutes, February 4, 2013
Special Council Minutes, February 4, 2013
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, February 4, 2013
Executive Committee Minutes, February 11, 2013
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Executive [Budget] Committee Minutes, February 14, 2013
Carried
(IV) Deleqations
1. Mary Humphrys
President (Interim)
Westshore Community Association
Mary Humphrys, Interim President, Westshore Community Association, appeared before
Council to request equal and fair funding be provided to their organization in the 2013
budget. She noted they were seeking an agreement befinreen the City of Pickering and the ,
Westshore Community Association similar to existing organizations. She stated that as a
newly formed community association, they anticipate incurring similar expenses as other
organizations currently operating. She inquired whether they could be provided with a list ,
of expenditures from PESCA in order to better anticipate these expenses as well as future
fundraising needs. She noted they plan on holding their first annual general meeting on
March 22. I
A question and answer period ensued with members inquiring about proposed projects and
projected funding requirements.
2. Keith Falconer, President
Re: Pickerinq East Shore Community Association (PESCA)
Keith Falconer, President, PESCA, appeared before Council and introduced members of
the executive committee who were present. He provided members with an overview and
brief history of the association, noting he has appeared on a yearly basis to provide updates
to Council. He outlined improvements to the East Shore Community Centre which their
organization had provided, as well as equipment purchases. He also provided information !
on programs run by their organization, noting they take a very active role promoting their
organization in the community. Mr. Falconer outlined their plans to expand by providing
additional programs, increasing revenues and supporting the weed control initiative in
Frenchman's Bay. He also stated their willingness to work with the City of Pickering on a
protocol for all community organizations.
A question and answer period ensued: Members posed various questions regarding
purchases, fundraising, facility rentals as well as the associated costs to run events.
Members also questioned the goals and objectives for PESCA, and the allocation of funds.
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(V) Correspondence
1. Corr. 06-13
Lon Harnish
Rotary Club of Ajax
314 Harwood Ave. South, Boz 21022
Ajax, ON L1S 7H2
Resolution #24/13
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Corr. 06-13 received from Lon Harnish, Pickering RibFest Chairperson, seeking
Council support for the annual RibFest to be a pet-free event be endorsed.
Carried
2. Corr. 07-13
Morgen Dobson, #1150
Regional Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator
Durham Regional Police Service
Box 911, 605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1 N OB8
Resolution #25/13
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Corr. 07-13 received from Morgen Dobson, Regional Neighbourhood Watch
Coordinator, Durham Regional Police Service, seeking Council approval for the
expansion of an existing Neighbourhood Watch Program and the installation of
Neighbourhood Watch signs for lower Woodview Drive be endorsed.
Carried
3. Corr. 08-13 -
Elysia Petrone
Hamilton 350 Committee
22 Wilson St., #4
Hamilton, ON L8R 1 G7
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Resolution #26/13
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That Corr. 08-13 be referred to staff for a report to be brought back in finro months.
Motion Lost
Resolution # 27/13
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Corr. 08-13 from Elysia Petrone on behalf of Hamilton 350 Committee,
expressing coneerns and urging the municipality to take action with respect to
environmental affects such as water quality with regards to the implications
associated with Enbridge's application currently with the National Energy Board to
reverse the flow of their pipeline from Sarnia to Montreal (Line 9) be received for
information.
Carried !
(VI) Committee Reports '
a) Report PD 2013-02 of the Planninq & Development Committee
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PLN 03-13
Comments on Proposed Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan
For the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006
Council Decision
1. That Report PLN 03-13 of the Director, City Development respecting Comments
to the Ministry of Infrastructure on Proposed Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006, be received;
2. That Pickering Council advise the Ontario Growth Secretariat of the Ministry of
Infrastructure that it does not support the proposed employment forecasts for
Durham Region for 2036 and 2041 as set out in Proposed Amendment 2 to the
Growth Plan, as the forecasts:
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a) do not reflect the recent historical rate of job growth that Durham Region has
experienced over the last 10 years (33.4%);
b) do not adequately recognize planned infrastructure in Durham Region such
as the Highway 407 East extension, and other economic drivers such as
Seaton and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology;
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c) do not address the observations of the technical report on growth forecasts �
prepared for the Province, noting that existing Growth Plan policy increases
the current very low shares of employment allocated to Durham Region;
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d) do not improve the low employment to population ratio of 1 job to 2.7 persons
of the Growth Plan, 2006, to a higher ratio, whereas the Region of Durham
and the City of Pickering support a ratio of 1 job to 2 persons;
3. That staff of the Ontario Growth Secretariat revise Amendment 2 by increasing
the 2041 employment forecast for Durham Region, from 430,000 jobs #0 466,000 ,
jobs, as proposed in the Regional Council's adoption of the comments contained
in Report 2013-P-2, and provide the revised Amendment to the Minister of
Infrastructure for approval; and
4. Further, that Report PLN 03-13 and Council's Resolution on the matter be
forwarded to the Ontario Growth Secretariat at the Ministry of Infrastructure, to
Members of Provincial Parliament representing Durham Region constituencies,
the Region of Durham and its area municipalities.
Resolution #28/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That Report PD 2013-02 of the Planning & Development Committee, dated February
4, 2013, be adopted.
Carried
b) Report EC 2013-02 of the Executive�Committee
1. Director, Community Services, Report ES 02-13
No Parking By-law on The Esplanade North
Council Decision
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1. That Report ES 02-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding
parking and stopping restrictions on The .Esplanade North, in response to
Resolution #157/12 be received; and
2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways
under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering.
3. Director, Ci Development, Report OS 02-13 I'�
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Sustainable Pickering Program '
-2012 Year-end Summary I
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Council Decision
That Council receive Report OS 02-13 respecting the 2012 Year-end Summary for
^ information.
� Resolution #29/13 �
� Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That Report EC 2013-02 of the Executive Committee, dated February 11, 2013, be
adopted, save and except Item 2.
= Carried
2. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ES 03-13 I
Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
-Maximum Posted Speed Limit Review
Discussion ensued with respect to the reduction in the speed limit and it was -
recommended that staff look into posting additional signage signaling to drivers that
seniors lived in the area.
Resolution # 30/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
1. That Report ES 03-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding a
review of the maximum posted speed limits on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road be received;-and
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2. That the speed limit on Glenanna Road and Valley Farm Road between Kingston
Road and Pickering Parkway be reduced to 40 km/h.
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows
Yes No
Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
(VII) New and Unfinished Business
1. Chief Administrative Officer Re ort CAO 02-13
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Pickering East Shore Community Association I
-Revenue Sharing Agreement
Detailed discussion ensued with respect to the need for a policy in order to create a
fair and equal protocol for all community organizations. Members posed questions
regarding current policies, account reporting, geographic areas of organizations as
well as previous agreements with community organizations. '
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Mayor Ryan recommended that criteria be established that allows all community II
organizations to operate under the same rules with or without funding. ,
Resolution #31 /13 �'
Moved by Councillor O'Connell !
Seconded by Councillor McLean !
1. That Report CAO 02-13 regarding the Pickering East Shore Community �!,
Association revenue sharing agreement be received; �
2. That Council authorize staff to cancel the existing revenue sharing agreement I
with Pickering East Shore Community Association by giving 12 months written
notice;
� 3. That Council authorize staff to review all existing agreements and/or informal
arrangements with Community Associations with the intent of normalizing all
such existing agreements to a fair and equitable base, and report back to Council
with a proposed protocol; and
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4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto: � �
Carried later in the meeting
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(Refer to following motions)
Resolution # 32/13 �
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Report CAO 02-13 be referred back to staff for additional investigation and that a
report be brought back to the July, 2013 Council meeting.
Motion Lost on a Recorded
Vote as Follows
Yes No
Councillor Dickerson Councillor Ashe
Councillor Pickles Councillor McLean
Mayor Ryan � Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Rodrigues � '
Resolution # 33/13 �
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the main motion be amended to add the following to Recommendation 3;
. a) That until such time as an agreed to policy is adopted by Council, all Community/
Ratepayer Associations which are not currently receiving funding from the City of
Pickering shall:
i) have access to meeting room space at no cost available monthly in one of the
City owned facilities (subject to availability);
ii) have meeting space provided by the City at no cost for an annual general
meeting (AGM); .
iii) in house printing for a maximum of 2500 black and white "letter" sized copies
. for the purpose of a community mailing (within their designated community
boundary) and/or advertisement of their AGM; and
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iv)financial grant of$2000 per year subject to the association providing a detailed
financial statement, which does not require a professional audit but does require
clear accounting details, Financial reporting would only be a requirement if a
financial grant is requested.
b) That only "Registered Community/Ratepayer Associations as defined below may
request support;
c) In order to qualify as a "registered ratepayers/community association" and be
included in the City's official registry, groups must:
i) register on an annual basis with the City of Pickering;
(registration in one year does not provide for or guarantee registration in
subsequent years);
ii) provide immediate notice to the City of any changes in the executive team
and/or their contact information;
iii) represent not less than 100 households;
iv)hold a General meeting at least once every twelve (12) months; and
v) be duly constituted by annually electing a formal executive team.
Motion Lost on a Recorded
Vote as Follows
�Yes No
Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Resolution #34/13
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
Motion to divide Item 3 a) iv) from the amendment regarding a $2,000.00 grant.
Motion Lost on a Recorded
Vote as Follows
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Councillor O'Connell * Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Pickles
Mayor.Ryan .
- Resolution # 3513 .
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the main motion be amended by deleting Recommendation No. 2. .
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Motion Lost on a Recorded '
Vote as Follows
Yes No
Councillor Dickerson � Councillor Ashe
Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell�
Councillor Pickles Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
The main motion was then Carried on a recorded vote: -
Yes � No
Councillor Ashe Councillor Dickerson
Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean
Councillor Rodrigues . - Councillor Pickles,
Mayor Ryan
Council took a 15 minute recess and reconvened at 10:15 pm
, Mayor Ryan apologized to Councillor McLean for comments made during the recess:
Councillor McLean accepted the apology.
2. Director, City Development, Repo�t BLD 01-13
Appointment of Inspector under the Buildinq Code Act � .
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Resolution #36/13 '
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the City's Building By-law 7137/11 which appoints the Chief Building Official,
Deputy Chief Building Official and Inspectors be amended as set out in Attachment#1
to Report BLD 01-13.
Carried
3. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 02-13
Ontario Building Code Consultation Paper, ,
Accessible Built Environment, (December 2012 — March 2013)
City of Pickerinq Response
Resolution #37/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean �
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1. That Report CR 02-13 regarding the Ontario Building Code Consultation Paper,
Accessible Built Environment (December 2012 — March 2013) - City of Pickering
Response be received;
2. That the City of Pickering be authorized to forward Report CR 02-13 to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as a response from both City of
Pickering staff and the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee; and
3. That the Province of Ontario be urged to provide funding to assist municipalities
with the implementation of the proposed accessibility enhancements to the
Ontario Building Code.
Carried
4. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 02-13
2013 Current Budget and Financial Statements
Excluded Expenses Reportinq as Required bv Ontario ReQUlation 284/09
Resolution #38/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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1. That Report FIN 02-13 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received; and,
2. That Report FIN 02-13 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
regarding the exclusion of certain expenses from the 2013 Budget be adopted in
accordance with the provisions of Ontario Regulation 284/09 of the Municipal Act
2001.
Carried
5. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 03-13
2013 Current & Capital Budget
Members of Council noted their overall pleasure in bringing in a better than anticipated
rate of 3.75% while maintaining services and amenities.
Councillor O'Connell noted concerns with the rationale of putting the library expansion
off, noting this limits their ability to fundraise. She stressed the importance of going
ahead with the design plans in 2014.
Resolution #39/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Report FIN 03-13 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
approved; and, '�
a) That the 2013 Current Budget expenditure for personnel costs, consisting of ;
salaries and wages (Account 1100), overtime (Account 1200) and employer '
contributions (Account 1400), in the total amount of$47,010,223 be approved;
b) That the 2013 Gross Current Budget expenditures for City purposes in the
amount of $32,077,075 (excludes personnel expenditures) less estimated
current revenues of $28,910,678 (City Revenues of$27,952,563 plus $758,115
for assessment growth plus suppiementary taxes of$200,000) and net transfer
from the Rate Stabilization Reserve of $2,082,963 ($2,560,338 less $477,375)
for City operations be approved;
c) That the Capital from Current expenditure in the amount of $1,960,569 funded III
by $1,335,569 from property taxes and $625,000 from a transfer from the Rate
Stabilization Reserve be approved;
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d) That the total final City levy under paragraphs a), b) and c) above, plus an
additional $100,000 for the Emerald Ash Borer Program — Phase 1, for a total I
final levy of $49,529,226 being an increase of approximately 3.75% over the
2012 budget, be approved; .
2. a) That the 2013 Capital Budget for the City of Pickering with a Gross
Expenditure of$24,189,278 be adopted as presented below;
b) That the following capital financing sources be approved as presented in the
2013 Capital Budget:
Transfer from Current Fund to Capital Fund $1,335,569
Transfers from Reserves:
- Rate Stabilization Reserve 625,000
(7021)
- Rec. Complex Pool Reserve 9,000
(7035)
- Vehicle Replacement Reserve 100,000
(7040) �
- Replacement Capital Reserve . 40,000
(4611)
- Move Ontario Reserve (7043) 40,000
- Financial Systems Reserve (7049) 35,000
- Self-Insurance Reserve (7020) 70,000
- Provision for Eastern Branch Library 125,000
Res (7042)
T�ransfers from Reserve Funds:
- Development Charges (7610 to 4,137,397
7620)
- Parkland Development (7502) 70,000
- Federal Gas Tax Funds (7505) 3,145,000
- City Share Dev. Charges Projects 2,136,503
(7022) .
- Third Party Contribution (7501) 200,000
Debt— 5 yr 1,205,000
Debt— 10 yr , 1,658,124
Debt— 15 yr 4,875,000
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Internal Loan — 5 yr 872,000
Internal Loan — 10 yr 200,000
Provincial Grant— Invest in Ontario 205,250
Provincial Grant—Trans. Initiatives 70,000
Federal Grant— Community 333,396
Infrastructure Improvement
Fund
York Region Funding Agreement 1,210,000
Durham Region Grant 29,021
Sale of Land — Duffin Heights (1595) 1,100,000 ',
Other 263,018 '
Total $24,189,278 I
c) That total external debt financing of $7,738,124 for the projects identified in the
2013 Capital Budget, and as indicated in this report, in the amount of $1,205,000
for a period not to exceed 5 years, $1,658,124 for a period not to exceed 10
years and $4,875,000 for a period not to exceed 15 years be approved;
d) That the internal loans in the amount of $1,072,000 be undertaken at the
discretion of the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer, ,
e) That projects identified in the 2013 Capital Budget as being financed through the
issuance of debt be subject to additional, specific approval of the expenditure
and the financing by Council;
fl That any debt repayment, interest or financing provisions contained in the annual
Current Operating Budget not used in the current year's payments requirements
may, at the discretion of the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer, be
used to apply towards additional principal repayment, outstanding loan or debt
charges or to reduce debt, internal loans or any other amounts to be financed;
g) That all Capital expenditures or portions thereof, approved in the 2013 Capital
Budget to be financed through the issuance of debt, may, at the discretion of the
(Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer, be financed through internal loans,
current or capital funds or a combination thereof;
h) That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer, be authorized to make
draws from Reserve and Reserve Funds for projects included in th� approved
capital budget up to the amount approved;
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i) That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized at his
discretion to apply any excess funds through the issuance of debentures as
provided for under Section 413 of the Municipa/Act, 2001 as amended;
3. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance &Treasurer be authorized to transfer:
a) Any surplus current operating funds at year-end in excess of approximately
$125,000 in the following ratio: 30% to the Rate Stabilization Reserve (7021),
and 70% to the City Share DC Projects Reserve (7022);
b) Any funds necessary from the Rate Stabilization Reserve in order to ensure that
the Current Budget results in a year end surplus of no less than $125,000;
c) The balance in the Economic Stabilization Reserve (7045) to the Rate
Stabilization Reserve (7021) and that the Economic Stabilization Reserve be
closed;
4. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any
changes or undertake any actions necessary, in order to ensure that the budget
plan accommodates any reallocation of 2013 current operating expenditures and
revenues resulting from any reorganization and to reflect any adjustment in taxes
or tax rates due to Provincial and Regional tax policy changes;
5. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to use any
under expenditures from projects funded from Reserves or Reserve Funds to
fund over expenditures for approved projects funded from the same source(s);
6. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to:
a) Undertake transactions in the spot or forward (12 months or less) currency
markets in order to effect United States dollar denominated expenditures in the
Current or Capital Budgets;
b) Enter into leases or rental agreements for the provision of vehicles or equipment
required for temporary use during periods of equipment breakdown or repair or
during periods of increased need (e.g. inclement weather);
c) Restate the 2013 Current Operating and Capital Budgets to reflect both the City's
reorganization in 2013 and any Fire Services negotiated settlement;
7. That Council pass the attached General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law
which provides for the fees and charges that are incorporated into the 2013
Current Budget;
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8. That the (Acting) Division Head Finance & Treasurer be authorized to adjust,
where appropriate, the per kilometre travel expense reimbursement rate during
the year in order to maintain a reasonable level of reimbursement with any
increase in cost being met from under expenditures in other accounts;
9. That Council approve the continuing engagement of the firm of Watson and
Associates to complete the following projects: City Development Charge Study,
Seaton Development Charge Study, City-wide Seaton Development Charge ,
Study, Seaton Financial Impact Study and any other studies related to Seaton
and/or Duffin Heights;
10. That Council approve a debt cap payment limit for external debt and internal
loans of 15% of the total taxation revenues;
11. That Council approve the exemption of the indoor soccer dome capital project
from the Fair Wage Policy for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
Construction contracts (FIN 070);
12. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance &Treasurer be authorized to initiate or
defend any assessment appeals necessary to protect the City's interests
including the engagement of the firm Walker Poole Nixon L:LP and the firm of
Municipal Tax Equity Consultants;
13. That any funds remaining unspent in account 5719.1201.6183 (General '�
Upgrades), at the end of any fiscal year be transferred to the Reserve for
Accessibility Initiatives; and,
14. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto. .
Carried Unanimously on
A Recorded Vote
later in the meeting
[Refer to following motion]
Resolution #40/13
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That a one time grant in the amount of$2,000, to be taken from Grants to Organizations &
Individuals on page 324 line item "TBD" in the 2093 Current Budget, be provided to the
Westshore Community Association.
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Motion Lost on a Recorded
Vote as Follows;
Yes No
Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Pickles �
Mayor Ryan
The main motion was then Carried unanimously on a recorded vote.
(VIII)By-laws
7265/13 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of
traffic and parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of
highways under the jurisdiction o f the City of Pickering and on private
and municipal property.
7266/13 Being a by-law to exempt Block 131 on Plan 40M-2461, from the part
lot control provisions of the Planning Act.
7267/13 Being a by-law to amend Schedule "A" of By-law 7137/11 appointing
the Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official and Inspectors.
7268/13 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal
Fees.
Resolution #41/13
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That By-law Nos. 7265/13 through 7268/13, be approved.
Carried
(IX) Other Business
Resolution #42/13
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
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� � Monday, February 25, 2013
. ` 7:00 PM
� Council Chambers
, Tha# leave be granted to introduce a motion to sef aside funds to request the extension of ,
the lease on the Brophy House. - ,
Motion Lost
1. Councillor Rodrigues stated that he�would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion in
- regards to extending the lease arrangement on the Brophy House.
2. Councillor Pickles requested that costing for the paving and curbs for Southview �
Drive be a priority in the 2014,budget.
3. Councillor McLean requested staff look into whether the City can register on ti#le the
� fact that a house lias been identified as a Marijuana Grow Op. ' I
(X) Confirmation Bv-law � ' ,
By-law Num6er#7269/13 . �
� Councillor McLean, seconded,by Councillor O'Connell moved for leave to introduce a
By-law of the City of Fickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of The �
Corporation of the City of Pickering at its Regular Meeting of February 25, 2013:
� (XII) Adiournment �
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connel_I . .
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:15 pm. `. �
. Carried
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Dated this 25th day of February, 2013. �, � . .
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� � Debbie Shields � .' —
. City Clerk� .
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