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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 19, 2015Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: I. Cumming R. Johnson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles Absent: K. Ashe Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor M. Carpino - Director, Culture & Recreation J. Hagg . - Fire Chief R. Holborn - Director, Engineering & Public Works T. Melymuk - Director, City Development C. Rose - Chief Planner S. Karwowski - Division Head, Finance & Treasurer D. Shields - City Clerk D. Marlowe - Accessibility Coordinator L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) Invocation Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (II) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (III) Adoption of Minutes Resolution #43/15 Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Johnson Council Meeting Minutes, April 20, 2015 1 C--Ltq o0 Council Meeting Minutes _02—ahal- Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Executive Committee Minutes, May 11, 2015 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, May 11, 2015 Carried (IV) Presentations Cheque Presentation — Kids Safety Village Mayor Ryan welcomed members of the Kids Safety Village. He thanked the members for the role that Kids Safety Village plays in the community, particularly with road safety. Mayor Ryan presented Lennis Trotter with a cheque in the amount of $15,000.00, and called upon Members of Council to join them on the dias for photographs. (V) Delegations Maurice Brenner Terry Arvisais Accessibility Advisory Committee Terry Arvisais appeared before Council on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and through the aid of a power point presentation, outlined the 2014 achievements of the Committee. He noted their work in the development of a brochure entitled "Accessibility is Good for Business". He also explained their participation in multiple community events, as well as encouraging Council to go beyond the minimum standards for accessibility. He noted they also provided input into the 2014 election procedures, and will continue to monitor the progress of the new accessible parking by-law. Maurice Brenner appeared before Council to provide an overview of the 2015 work plan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee. He stated the Committee strives to provide information and recommendations to Council that are proactive, noting the development of the Seaton community will provide a unique opportunity to create an integrated and inclusive community. He also noted their desire to examine how accessibility in the workplace could be improved within the City of Pickering. Mr. Brenner also noted the Committee will continue to develop activities and displays and to participate in public consultation processes to improve on public awareness for accessibility within the community. 2. Andre Kern Claremont Conservation Group Report PLN 02-15 Andre Kern appeared before Council on behalf of the Claremont Conservation Group. He provided background information with regards to a Town Hall meeting which was held 2 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers on April 13th. He noted that at that meeting 15 Claremont residents had put their names to a report that supported the developer's proposal to build no fewer than 70 homes in Claremont. He also noted that at that same meeting, other Claremont residents had indicated they had not agreed to have this group represent them and that many residents were unaware of the proposal as well as the report. Mr. Kern also noted that over 200 residents had gone on to sign petition letters to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing asking that the development application be rejected if submitted, stating that residents had not been canvassed for their opinions, the report was flawed and the recommendations had never undergone review and approval by either the CDCA or Claremont residents. He also noted that this development would increase the Hamlet by close to one third. Mr. Kern also noted concerns with respect to any boundary change, which he stated would contravene the intent of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Greenblet Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. He also noted that should one developer be granted a change to the Moraine boundary, this could set a precedent for future developers, noting the broader consequences should be carefully considered for any Moraine boundary changes. In closing Mr. Kern noted that the majority of Claremont residents are strongly in favour of supporting the Hamlets' Moraine boundary. He stated that they wish to see the protection strengthened and preserved to protect these valuable non-renewable resources and asked that the City respect the requirements of the Moraine Conservation Plan by ensuring that settlement areas are kept as small as possible to minimize land consumption. 3. Peter Rodrigues Report PLN 02-15 Peter Rodrigues appeared before Council to express his concerns with respect to the Greenbelt lands. He noted this was not just a Pickering issue, covering a much broader range which affects a large area, which was not well defined. He noted the need for protection of the Greenbelt lands, to protect, enhance and expand it, specifically by the inclusion of the headwaters of Carruthers Creek. He stated that by preserving this, it Would also help to preserve water quality, wildlife habitat as well as prime agricultural farmland. Mr. Rodrigues provided an outline of the Region's main objectives, noting he had attended and participated in various public meetings which addressed a number of issues. He respectfully requested Council to bring forward some action to the Province in order to better protect this valuable farmland. 3 so, (VI) Correspondence 1. Corr.09-15 Dave Marlowe Accessibility Coordinator Accessibility Advisory Committee Re: 2014 Achievements & 2015 Work Plan Resolution #44/15 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Cumming Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers That Corr. 09-15 received from Dave Marlowe, Accessibility Coordinator, submitting the 2014 Year End Report and 2015 Work Plan on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received for information. 2. Corr.10-15 Cristina Celebre, Senior Planner — Development Review & Heritage Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Re: 2014 Year End Report & 2015 Work Plan Resolution #45/15 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Cumming Carried That Corr. 10-15 received from Cristina Celebre, Senior Planner — Development Review & Heritage, submitting the 2014 Year End Report and 2015 Work Plan on behalf of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be received for information. Carried (VII) Committee Reports Planning & Development Reports Director, City Development, Report PLN 02-15 2015 Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans City of Pickering Comments on the First Round of Consultation 4 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 20.15 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Council Decision That Report PLN 02-15 of the Director, City Development, regarding comments on the first round of the Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans be received; 2. That the comments in Report PLN 02-15 on the Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans be endorsed, and that the Province be requested to: a) incorporate the recommendations provided through the Durham Region Greenbelt Plan Review study as endorsed by the City of Pickering, in particular: • that the provincial plans allow for stand-alone agricultural supportive uses in prime agricultural areas (such as grain elevators or food processing operations); • that the provincial plans provide opportunities for rural economic diversification in terms of cultural, educational, recreational and eco-tourism uses and value added agricultural uses which complement farming and the health of rural settlements; and • that the Province establish new, more effective separation distance policies to provide an appropriate buffer between new residential development and farmland to protect the viability of farm operations and avoid land use conflicts; • That the Province establish a process to consider limited refinements to the boundaries of the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, in accordance with Recommendations 16, 17 and 18 of the Durham Region Greenbelt Plan Review study. b) provide direction for the planning of infrastructure beyond the 20-year land use planning horizon, by extending the population and employment forecasts to at least 2051, and adjusting the Places to Grow Concept and Forecasts accordingly, to allow for the timely and transparent planning of long term urban infrastructure; c) provide stronger policy direction on implementing affordable housing, in terms of type and tenure; d) provide the opportunity to redefine the Greenbelt and/or Oak Ridges Moraine boundaries to allow for minor expansions of hamlets, subject to the completion of a municipally led hamlet boundary review; e) identify provincially strategic employment lands within the Growth Plan, such as the Seaton Employment Lands, and actively facilitate the marketing, servicing and development of those lands in concert with other development contemplated by the Growth Plan; and 5 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers 0 allow for minor expansions for existing businesses in the rural area; 3. That the Province be requested to hold Town Hall Meetings in Pickering during the second round of consultation; 4. That the Province consider the implementation strategies, plan coordination measures, and financial tools and incentives as summarized in Appendix I; 5. That comments received at the Town Hall Meeting held by the City of Pickering on April 13, 2015 regarding the Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans, as set out in Appendix II be forwarded to the Province; and 6. Further, that a copy of Report PLN 02-15 and Pickering Council's Resolution on the matter, be forwarded to the Region of Durham, other Durham Area Municipalities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. 2. Director, City Development & Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report PLN 03-15 Bill 73 — Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act Proposed Changes to the Planning Act and the Development Charges Act Council Decision That Report PLN 03-15 of the Director, City. Development and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor regarding Bill 73 - Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act be received; 2. That the comments with respect to changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, contained in Report PLN 03-15 on Bill 73 — Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act be endorsed, and that the Province be requested to: a. produce a Regulation pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997 which identifies all eligible services as "prescribed services" so that all development charges can be calculated based upon the City's planned level of service over the ten-year period immediately following the preparation of its development charge background studies; and b. delete or substantially amend section 59.1 of Bill 73 — Proposed Smart Growth for our Communities Act so as to enable the City to continue to negotiate agreements with developers for financial contributions over and above the development charges recoverable under the Development Charges Act, 1997; C Cttq 00 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers 3. That the comments with respect to changes to the Planning Act contained in Report PLN 03-15 on Bill 73 — Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act be endorsed, and that the Province be requested to: a. extend the timeframe .between official plan reviews to 10 years, regardless of whether a municipality is introducing a new official plan, or undertaking a comprehensive review through an amendment process; b. maintain the current approval process for official plan amendment applications, during the two-year period following the adoption of a new official plan; C. maintain the current approval process for zoning by-law amendment applications, during the two-year period following the adoption of a new comprehensive zoning by-law; d. maintain the current approval process for minor variance applications and not require applications for minor variances to be permitted only with council approval, during the two-year period following an owner -initiated site -specific rezoning; e. maintain the current criteria for Committee of Adjustment decisions; maintain the current alternative parkland dedication provisions for cash -in - lieu to be calculated at the value of one hectare of land for each 300 dwelling unitsproposed; g. not include provisions that would allow the Minister or upper tier municipality to force the adoption of a development permit system by a local municipality; and h. include provisions that would enable the closing of dormant planning applications; 4. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to include a City of Pickering representative on the Planning Working Group; and 5. Further, that a copy of Report PLN 03-15 and Pickering Council's Resolution on the matter be forwarded to the Region of Durham, other Durham Area Municipalities, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 3. Director, City Development, Report PLN 04-15 Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental Assessment for the Demolition of Structures Located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale 7 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Council Decision That Report PLN 04-15 of the Director, City Development, regarding the Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental Assessment for the demolition of buildings located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale be received; 2. That Council, in response to the Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental Assessment object to the demolition of buildings located at 825, 1130 and 1450 Whitevale Road, 3440 Brock Road, and 2865 Sideline 16 which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 3. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee to designate 825, 1130 and 1450 Whitevale Road under Part IV, of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that Staff be authorized to prepare the appropriate materials and report back to Council at a future date; 4. That Council not object to the demolition of buildings located at 3185 Brock Road, 3540 Country Lane, 1710 Whitevale Road and 325 Hwy 7; 5. That Council request an extension of another 120 days to the commenting deadline to allow the City to expand the Preliminary Reports to Full Heritage Assessments for the buildings located at 1050 Whitevale Road, 3280 Sideline 16, 3490 Brock Road and 1740 Fifth Concession, and to complete the Full Assessments already underway for 498 and 650 Whitevale Road; 6. That Council express its strong dismay at the Province for its disregard.of significant heritage Resources in Seaton through the lack of maintenance and occupancy of such Resources, in contravention of the Provincial Policy Statement, and request the Province to restore and reuse these structures; 7. That, if the Province continues with proposed demolition of significant heritage resources, Council request the buildings be recorded in the form of photographs and/or measured drawings, the documentation of the buildings be provided to the City, and exterior or interior heritage features be made available for salvage to interested parties prior to any demolition; and 8. Further, that a copy of this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to: the Premier of Ontario; Infrastructure Ontario; the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure; the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the Whitevale and District Residents' Association. Resolution #46/15 r;� Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report 2015-04 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on May 11, 2015 be adopted. Carried Executive Committee Reports Fire Chief Report FIR 01-15 EpiPens = Fire Services Department Council Decision That Report FIR 01-15 by the Fire Chief be received for information purposes only. 2. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 03-15 Gingerbread Co-operative Nursery School (Pickering) Inc. -Amending Licence Agreement Council Decision That Report CR 03-15 of the Director, Culture & Recreation be received; 2. That the amendment of the existing Licence Agreement for Gingerbread Co- operative Nursery School (Pickering) Inc., to permit operation of the cooperative nursery program, for 5 half days per week at a reduced licence fee of $435 including HST per month from January to June 2015 inclusive be approved; 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an Amending Licence Agreement with the Gingerbread Co-operative Nursery School (Pickering) Inc. in the form included as Attachment 1, subject to minor changes acceptable to the Director, Culture & Recreation and Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 3. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 05-15 Whitevale & District Residents' Association -Request to repurpose the former Whitevale Library Council Decision 9 Caq oo _ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers 1. That Report CR 05-15 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the Whitevale & District Residents' Association be received; and 2. That Council authorize staff to prepare a Lease Agreement pursuant to which the Whitevale & District Residents' Association will be permitted to repurpose the former Whitevale Library into the Whitevale Arts & Cultural Centre to operate arts and cultural community programs; such agreement to be brought back to Council for consideration; and 3. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 4. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 02-15 Roads Not Receiving Winter Maintenance Council Decision " That Report ENG 02-15 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding roads in the City of Pickering that do not receive winter maintenance be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to provide that no winter maintenance will be performed from November 1 to April 30 annually on the following five roads in the City of Pickering: Sideline 20 north of Highway 7, Sideline 20 north of Ninth Concession Road, Sideline 22 north of Taunton Road, North Road (Sideline 30) north of Seventh Concession Road and Old North Road south of Highway 407. 5. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 07-15 Tender for Dunbarton Road Culvert Replacement -Tender No. T-6-2015 and Consulting & Professional Services Council Decision That Report ENG 07-15 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding Tender No. T-6-2015 and Consulting & Professional Services for Dunbarton Road Culvert Replacement be received; 2. That Tender No. T-6-2015 as submitted by Esposito Bros Construction Ltd. In the total tendered amount of $1,594,998.64 (HST included) be accepted; 10 7N, PIZ _�_cw Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers 3. That the total gross project cost of $1,987,319.00 (HST included), including the tender amount 'and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,789,642.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Division Head, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net project cost of $1,789,642.00 from the Rate Stabilization Reserve as approved in the 2015 Roads Capital Budget; 5. That Council approve the hiring of Chisholm Fleming and Associates for consulting and professional services during construction in accordance with Purchasing Policy PUR10.05, as the assignment is expected to be more than $30,000; and 6. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 6. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 08-15 Licence Agreement with the Region of York and Region of Durham -Waterfront Trail and Washroom Facility Council Decision That Report ENG 08-15 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding a Licence Agreement with the Region of York and Region of Durham for the Waterfront Trail and Washroom Facility be received; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Licence Agreement with The Regional Municipality of York and The Regional Municipality of Durham, for public use of the Waterfront Trail and Washroom Facility that reside on Regional lands, in a form satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor. 7. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 09-15 Heathside Crescent and Autumn Crescent, Proposed Stopping and Parking Restrictions -Amendment to By-law 6604/05 Council Decision That Report ENG 09-15 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding the proposed stopping and parking restrictions on Heathside Crescent and Autumn Crescent be received; 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule I" and Schedule "2" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping and parking on 11 ctq o0 _ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Pi 7:00 PM - Council Chambers highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to address the proposed installation of stopping restrictions on sections of Heathside Crescent and parking restrictions on sections of Autumn Crescent. 8. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 11-15 2015 Tax Rates and Final Tax Due Dates for all Realty Tax Classes, Except for Commercial, Industrial and Multi -Residential Realty Classes Council Decision 1. That Report FIN 11-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor regarding the 2015 tax rates be received; 2. That the 2015 tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule A of the By-law attached hereto; 3. That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing be June 25, 2015 and September 25, 2015 excluding the industrial, multi -residential and commercial realty tax classes; 4. That for the year 2015, the City shall levy upon designated Universities and Colleges an annual tax at the prescribed amount for each full-time student enrolled in the University or College, as determined by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, payable on or after July 1st; 5. That the attached By-law be approved; 6. That the Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary to comply with Provincial regulations including altering due dates or final tax rates to ensure that the property tax billing process is completed; and, 7. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 9. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 12-15 Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Ontario Regulation 438/97 under the Municipal Act, 2001 Council Decision 12 C--Ltq v¢ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers It is recommended that Report FIN 12-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor regarding Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2014 be received for information. 10. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 13-15 Development Charges Reserve Fund - Statement of the Treasurer for the Year'Ended December 31, 2014 Council Decision That Report FIN 13-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor respecting the Development Charges Reserve Fund be received for information. 11. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 14-15 Cash Position Report as at December 31, 2014 Council Decision That Report FIN 14-15 from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be received for information. 13. Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 01-15 Pan American (Pan Am) and Parapan Am Games -Potential Impacts to Pickering Council Decision That Report CAO 01-15 of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding potential impacts to Pickering related to the Pan Am and Parapan Am games be received for information. 14. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 05-15 Duffin Heights Neighbourhood -Second Amendment to the Duffin Heights Developers Group Cost Sharing Agreement Council Decision That Report LEG 05-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be received; 2. That the second amendment to the Duffin Heights Developers Group Cost Sharing Agreement respecting the provision of infrastructure in the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood be approved; 13 C--Ltq �� _ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 87:00 PM - Council Chambers 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the second amendment to the Duffin Heights Developers Group Cost Sharing Agreement as set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, subject to minor revisions agreeable to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 4. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Division Head, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes to the agreement, as amended, or subsequent agreements, to protect the financial interests of the City and to sign any subsequent agreements and amendments; 5. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to undertake the actions required to implement the above recommendations; and 6. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Trustee of the Duffin Heights Developers Group for information. Resolution #47/15 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report 2015-05 of the Executive Committee meeting held on May 11, 2015 be adopted, save and except Item No. 12 Carried 12. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 03-15 Council Compensation Policy Resolution # 48/15 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report CLK 03-15 of the Director, Corporate .Services & City Solicitor be received; 2. That the Council Compensation Policy, as amended, included as Attachment No.1 to this report be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 14 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Resolution # 49/15 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean Carried as Amended Later in the Meeting [Refer to following motions] That Section 12.03 a) of the Draft Council Compensation Policy be amended to read as follows: Smart phone plans, iPad plans, 1 landline for a Pickering residence and home internet usage costs incurred in the course of City Business; and Carried Discussion ensued with respect to clarification regarding Section 15.02 e) of the Draft Council Compensation Policy. Resolution #50/15 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Section 15.02 e) of the Draft Council Compensation Policy be removed to allow for more defined wording to come forward at a future date as part of an Election process review. Resolution #51 /15 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell Carried That Section 03.01 b) of the Draft Council Compensation Policy be amended to replace the word "approve" with "consider". Carried The Main Motion as amended was then Carried. 15 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers (Vill) New and Unfinished Business 1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 06-15 Mattamy (Seaton) Limited -Model Home Agreement Resolution #52/15 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report LEG 06-15 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be received; 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Model Home Agreement as set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, subject to minor, revisions agreeable to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 3. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. Carried (IX) By-laws 7422/15 Being a by-law to regulate that winter maintenance will not be performed on portions of five highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering. 7423/15 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 of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. 7424/15 Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required to be raised by taxation for the year 2015 and to establish the Tax Rates necessary to raise such sums and establish the final due dates for the residential, pipeline, farm and managed forest realty tax classes. Resolution #53/15 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Johnson That By-law Nos. 7422/15 through 7424/15 be approved. 16 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Carried (IX) Other Business Councillor Pickles requested. that when public consultation occurs with respect to the review of the Fill By-law, that other means of informing the public be looked into, as he felt that advertising in the local paper as well as the City's website were not sufficient. He suggested possibly a direct mailing to better inform residents in the Claremont. and Brougham area. 2. Councillor Pickles gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to the Greenbelt matters. 3. Councillor Johnson noted concerns with respect to the future By-pass at Brock Road and asked that the Region be questioned on how they would be handling notices to inform residents of the downtown Brougham businesses. 4. Councillor Johnson informed Members and Staff that the Greenwood Community Association was no longer in existence. 5. Councillor Cumming requested that staff re -visit the Parking By-law to better accommodate residents with parking concerns on residential streets. (X) Confirmation By-law By-law Number #7425/15 Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor O'Connell moved for leave to. introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of May 19, 2015. (XI) Adjournment Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Cumming Carried That the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 pm. Carried 17 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Dated this 19th day of May, 2015. M or Ryan Debbie Shields City Clerk IiN