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Monday, July 8, 2013
WRNS 1I [ 7:00 PM - Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Absent:
B. McLean
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
M. Carpino - Director, Culture & Recreation
R. Holborn - Director, Engineering & Public Works
T. Melymuk - Director, City Development
S. Karwowski - (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer
B. Douglas - Fire Chief
D. Shields - City Clerk
R. Gagen - Supervisor, Parks Operations
(II) Invocation
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
(III) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(IV) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #86/13
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
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Council Meeting Minutes, June 17, 2013
Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Minutes, July 2, 2013
Carried
(V) Committee Reports
a) Report JT 2013-07 of the Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee
1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 10-13
Downtown Pickering Intensification Study
Built Form Vision (Phase 1)
(Part of the Pickering Official Plan Review)
Council Decision
1. That Report PLN 10-13 of the Director, City Development, regarding the
Downtown Intensification Study be received for information;
2. That Council endorse in principle the Downtown Pickering —A Vision for
Intensification and Framework for Investment Report prepared by Urban
Strategies Inc. dated June 2013 as set out in the Executive Summary Excerpt in
Appendix Ito Report PLN 10-13, and authorize staff to initiate an Official Plan
Amendment and to finalize the Urban Design Guidelines to implement the vision
and redevelopment framework;
3. That Council accepts the proposal dated June 12, 2013 from Urban Strategies
Inc. to prepare a new Downtown Zoning By-law and to assist staff with finalizing
the Urban Design Guidelines to implement Phase 2 of the Downtown
Intensification Study in an amount including disbursements not to exceed
$107,350 (HST included), and a net cost not to exceed $96,672 (net of HST
rebate);
4. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance
the project from property taxes and Continuing Studies Reserve as provided in
the approved 2013 Current Budget for Planning, Consulting & Professional
account 2611.2392.0000;
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to enter into any
agreements to give effect hereto;
6. That staff be authorized to apply to the Ministry of Infrastructure for funding
through the Places to Grow Implementation Fund to assist staff in initiating a
broad community engagement program as part of the review of intensification
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and redevelopment opportunities along the City's corridors and nodes outside of
the downtown, as part of the City's Growth Plan Implementation exercise; and,
7. Further, that a copy of Report PLN 10-13 be forwarded to the Region of Durham
and the Toronto and Region Conservation
1. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 17-13
Community Engagement Strategy Report
-Status Update & Priorities for 2013-2014
Council Decision
1. That Council receive Report CR 17-13 regarding the City of Pickering Community
Engagement Strategy; and
2. That Council authorize staff to complete nine key community engagement
priorities in 2013 and 2014; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary
action to give effect thereto.
2. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 18-13
Don Beer Arena Pro Shop Agreement
-XPRT Marketing & Promotions -
Council Decision
1. That Report CR 18-13 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the
Concession License Agreement of the Don Beer Arena Pro Shop be received;
and
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Concession License
Agreement pursuant to which XPRT Marketing & Promotions will be permitted to
operate the Don Beer Arena Pro Shop from September 1, 2013 to April 30, 2016,
that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director, Culture & Recreation
and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor.
4. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report PW 02-13
Memorandum of Understanding for the Winter Maintenance of
Crossing Roads and Detour Roads during the Design and
Construction of Hwy 407 East in the City of Pickering
Council Decision
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1. That Report PW 02-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding a
Memorandum of Understanding for the Winter Maintenance of Crossing Roads
and Detour Roads during the Design and Construction Phase of Hwy 407 East in
the City of Pickering be received; and
2. That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the OMR 407 East Development Group General Partnership
that is in a form to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering & Public Works,
(Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer, and the Director, Corporate
Services & City Solicitor.
5. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 17-13
2013 Final Tax Due Dates for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential
Realty Tax Classes
Council Decision
1. That Report FIN 17-13 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received;
2. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be authorized to issue the
final 2013 Tax Bills for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential properties
with a due date of September 16, 2013;
3. That the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any
changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due date, in
order to ensure that the tax billing process is completed and in order to comply
with Provincial Regulations;
4. That the draft By-law attached to this report be enacted; and,
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect hereto.
Resolution #87/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Report JT 2013-07 of the Joint Planning & Development and Executive
Committee, dated July 2, 2013, be adopted, save and except Item No 3.
Carried
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3. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 06-13
Safe Pedestrian Crossings at Acorn Lane and Old Brock Road
Councillor Pickles outlined the importance of having a safe crossing for residents
between Old Brock Road and Central Avenue. He noted that with a community
centre, school, park and legion on the opposite side of the street, residents cross in
the middle which is unsafe, given the speeding issues on this street. Councillor Pickles
also stated that when encouraging residents to safely cross streets, it makes sense for
a three way stop at this location, and also noting that this request has community
support.
Resolution #88/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report ENG 06-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding
Safe Pedestrian Crossings at Acorn Lane and Old Brock Road, in response to
resident concerns and Resolution #156/12 be received;
2. That an all-way stop at Old Brock Road and Acorn Lane not be supported based
on previous traffic studies, results of the review of traffic operations, input from
Durham Regional Police, community consultation and staff recommendation;
3. That pedestrians ahead warning signage be installed for both the northbound
and southbound direction on Old Brock Road in the vicinity of the Claremont
Community Centre and Acorn Lane; and
4. That traffic calming measures on the entire limit of Old Brock Road be
investigated further with the participation with the Community as a whole and the
Durham Regional Police, and for staff to report back to Council by December
2013.
Carried as Amended
Later in the Meeting
[Refer to Following Motion]
Resolution #89/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the main motion be amended for Item 2 to read as follows;
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2. That an all-way stop at Old Brock Road and Acorn Lane be supported.
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
Yes No
Councillor Dickerson Councillor Ashe
Councillor Pickles Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
(VI) NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 10-13
Reciprocal Use of Facilities Agreement
-Durham District School Board
Discussion ensued with respect to the reciprocal use program. Councillor
O'Connell questioned staff with respect to ensuring availability of the fields to other
groups when the school is not using the fields.
Resolution #90/13
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CR 10-13 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the
Reciprocal Use of Facilities Agreement be received; and
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Reciprocal Use of Facilities
Agreement pursuant to which the Durham District School Board will have use of
the City-owned parks listed in Schedule A and the City of Pickering will have use
of Board-owned schools and school fields listed in Schedule B from September
1, 2013 to August 31, 2023, that is in a form and substance acceptable to the
Director, Culture & Recreation and the Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor.
Carried
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 02-13
Road Closing — Conveyance of Land
Nordane Drive, Plans 40M-1861 and 40M-1892
Block 17, Plan 40M-1861 and Block 30, Plan 40M-1892
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Resolution #91/13
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Council pass a by-law to:
a) stop-up and close that part of Nordane Drive within Plan 40M-1861, being
Part 2, Plan 40R-27996 and all of Nordane Drive within 40M-1892 (the
"Nordane Lands") as public highway;
b) declare the Nordane Lands, along with Block 17, Plan 40M-1861 and Block
30, Plan 40M-1892 surplus to the needs of the Corporation for the purpose
of sale to Craig Marshall for $69,000.00, subject to:
(i) the lands merging with adjacent lands for development purposes;
(ii) acquiring all required easements;
(iii) preparation of required reference plans; and
(iv) the registration of a Development Agreement with the City, in a form
satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
and,
c) authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor to execute all documentation necessary to effect the road closure
and conveyance to Craig Marshall.
Carried
(VII) By-laws
7290/13 Being a by-law to designate the lands legally described as that part of
Lots 12 & 13, Plan 175, being Part 1, Plan 40R-27959 (the "Nesbit-
Newman Property") and municipally known as 560 Park Crescent, City
of Pickering, as being of cultural heritage value or interest.
7291/13 Being a by-law to establish that part of Lot 113, Plan 350, designated
as Part 2, Plan 40R-27924 and that part of Block 27, Plan 40M-2470,
designated as Part 3, Plan 40R-27924, as public highway.
7292/13 Being a by-law to exempt Part of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Plan 40M-1918, being
Parts 4, 5 and 6, Plan 40R-19416 from part lot control.
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7293/13 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 49, 50, 51, 76 to 79,
122 to 129, 136 to 139, 148 to 157 and Blocks 165 to 188, Plan 40M-
2495, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act.
7294/13 Being a by-law to stop-up and close Nordane Drive, Plan 40M-1892
and the portion of Nordane Drive, Plan 40M-1861, being Part 2, Plan
40R-27996 as public highway and deem them, together with Block 17,
Plan 40M-1861 and Block 30, Plan 40M-1892 as surplus to the
Corporation.
7295/13 Being a by-law to establish part of Lots 24 and 25, Registrar's Compiled
Plan 819, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-28010, as public highway.
7296/13 Being a by-law to establish the 2013 Final Property Taxes and Due
Date for the commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Tax Classes.
Resolution #92/13
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That By-law Nos. 7290/13 through 7296/13, be approved.
Carried
(VIII)Other Business
1. Councillor Dickerson indicated that the Nautical Village was conducting "Sunday on
the Porch" events in which vendors were setting up tables outside of their businesses
and encroaching onto City sidewalks. He noted that while this is not a permitted use
on City property, he stated that this did not impede pedestrians but did encourage
residents to come out and support local business. He indicated that he would like to
work with staff in order to support Sunday on the Porch events.
2. Notice of Motion
Resolution #93/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
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That leave be granted to introduce a motion to recognize Claremont's 175th Birthday.
Carried on a 2/3
Majority Vote
A brief discussion period ensued with members questioning and receiving clarification
on procedures for proclamations and declarations.
Resolution #94/13
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS the Hamlet of Claremont, with a population of approximately 3,000 people
is one of the proud rural communities in the City of Pickering and is situated in the
Greenbelt.
WHEREAS the pioneers of the northern part of Pickering Township were the Wixson
brothers, Joseph and Joshua who in the late 1700's settled in the neighborhood of
what is now the Ninth Concession. There were no people to welcome them, no roads
to travel, no clearings for them to build a home and no stores or other buildings.
WHEREAS these early pioneers were both determined and courageous, they tackled
the many challenges they faced and persevered. In the introduction to "From Paths to
Planes", the Honorable William G. Newman (past MPP) stated "What makes
Claremont different in my eyes is its spirit. Bricks and mortar give the community its
physical appearance, but to me the spirit of the community gives it its personality,
much like a person." He went on to say. "I am not wise enough to foresee what the
future will be for Claremont, but I hope that the spirit of the community will survive".
WHEREAS the village of Claremont was finally founded in 1838 and the village will
celebrate the 175th anniversary on the weekend of September 20, 21, and 22, 2013
with the main events being on September 21, 2013.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pickering shall recognize
September 21, 2013 as Claremont Day in the City of Pickering.
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
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(IX) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number #7297/13
Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor O'Connell 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 8, 2013.
(X) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Carried
Dated this 8th day of July, 2013.
May. yan
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
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