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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 15, 2003 ~'Ol- r .'" I. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, Septem ber 15, 2003 7:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor T. Melymuk R. Holborn D. Kearns - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering - Committee Coordinator en (II) 1. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of July 28, 2003 DELEGATIONS Val Marshall, Campaign Chair, Ajax-Pickering United Way, addressed Council with respect to the 2003 United Way Fundraising Campaign. She provided an overview of the 2003 campaign and allocation and requested a grant for 2004. Hans Woitzik, Estate Trustee for Ursula Reeve, addressed Council with respect to Recommendation #3 of the Planning Committee Report regarding the conveyance of land to the City to be used for open space purposes. He is not opposed to a future severance of the subject lands but asks that the boundary between Parts 3 and 4 be moved closer to the creek. He requested this item be deferred for one month. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM 3 The following persons addressed Council with respect to Mayor Arthurs receiving a salary from the City of Pickering during the Provincial election campaign: a) Les Fisher, 2250 Hwy #7, Greenwood, stated his concern that during the Provincial campaign, the Mayor may not be able to commit the time to his municipal responsibilities and suggested that the Mayor take a leave of absence. b) Brian Sheddon, 770 Edgewood Road, stated his opposition to Mayor Arthurs running in both the Provincial and Municipal elections. 4. John Higginson, 616 Cowan Circle, addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion to provide a three-way stop at Cowan Circle and the easterly leg of Moorelands Crescent. He advised that this is a very active intersection with the school and park and requested that the stop signs be installed as soon as possible. 5. James Hunt, 364 Kingston Road, Council for Mr. Woitzik, addressed Council with respect to Recommendation #3 of the Planning Committee Report regarding the conveyance of land to the City to be used for open space purposes. He stated that staffs conditions are quite exhaustive and if can't be addressed this item should be deferred. (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #122/03 - Appendix I Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Holland That the Report of the Planning Committee dated September 8, 2003, be adopted as amended: Item #3 Referred to staff and to be brought back before Council on November 1 ¡th. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: - 2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM Resolution #122/03 a Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor McLean That Item #3 concerning the Proposed Acquisition of land from John Woitzik, Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, be referred back to staff and to be brought back before Council at their November 1¡th Council Meeting. CARRIED Resolution #123/03-Appendix II Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Holland That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated September 8, 2003, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #124/03 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Report CS 35-03 concerning Solid Waste Management Costs in the City of Pickering, from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received for information as a supplement to Report OES 28-03. 1. That Report OES 28-03 regarding the Region of Durham's Integrated Waste Management System and Program be received; and 2. That the City of Pickering acknowledge the recommendations adopted by Regional Council on May 7, 2003 regarding the Annual Solid Waste Management Servicing and Financing Study and proposed 2003 Current and Capital Budget and related financing (#2003-J-11); and 3. That the City of Pickering supports a commitment by the Region of Durham to Miller Waste Durham Inc.'s Pickering Site at 1220 Squires Beach Road for a long term solution to receive, process and transfer Durham's waste; and -3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM 4. That the City of Pickering requests the Region to proceed with the implementation of the Regions' Integrated waste management system that includes a two or three stream collection of recyclables and two stream collection of organics with the City retaining responsibility for collection of garbage, organics and yard waste under the following conditions: i) The Regional contract to collect expanded blue box materials remain with Miller Waste Systems at least until March 31, 2009 to coincide with the term of Pickering's contract to collect garbage, yard waste and kitchen organics. (ii) The Region confirms that the program to collect kitchen organics will not commence until such time as Miller Waste Durham Inc. has confirmed a kitchen organics site, through a long-term commitment with Durham Region and after an extensive education and promotion campaign for residents in Pickering. (iii) The Region provide each household in Pickering the same "start-up" package consisting of bins, bags, liners and information guide that the other participating municipalities received as per the May 7, 2003 Council recommendations. 5. That Report OES 28-03 be forwarded to the Clerk of the Regional Municipality of Durham. REFERRED BACK TO STAFF Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #124/03(a) Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the above resolution be referred back to staff for further information. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Referral: Yes: Councillors Holland, Johnson, McLean and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillors Brenner, Pickles and Ryan -4- ~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15, 2003 7:30 PM Resolution #125/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Holland 1. That Report CO 01-03 regarding the City of Pickering 2003 Annual Accessibility Plan, be received; and 2. That Council endorse the City of Pickering 2003 Annual Accessibility Plan as presented and reviewed by the City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED Resolution #126/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor McLean That Report CS 34-03, concerning Municipal Performance Measurement Program - Provincially Mandated Public Reporting of Performance Measures, be received for information. CARRIED Resolution #127/03 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 31-03 regarding Provision of Soft Drink Beverages and Vending Services, be received; and 2. That the proposal in reply to RFP-10-2003 submitted by Coca Cola Bottling Company for the provision of soft drink beverages and vending services, be accepted; and -5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM 3. That staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED Resolution #128/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report CS 33-03 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning 2003 Final Tax Due Dates for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Realty Tax Classes and Tax Rates, be received; and 2. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to issue the FINAL 2003 Tax Bills for commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties with a due date of October 15th, 2003; and 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due date, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed; and 4. That the necessary By-law attached to this report be read three times and approved; and 5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED Resolution #129/03 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Holland 1. That Report OES 33-03, concerning Consolidated By-law indicating maximum rates of speed for all highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering, be received; and 2. That in accordance with Resolution #80/03, By-law 6181/03, be enacted; and - 6- ~. "l- I' F" ., Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM 3. That staff be authorized to order and install the necessary 40 kmlh signs and associated hardware required to give effect hereto for the local and collector roads that are reduced in speed limit from 50 kmlh. CARRIED Resolution #130/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Rouge Park Week" - September 29 to October 4, 2003 "Canada's Citizenship Week" - October 13 to 19, 2003 "2003 Waste Reduction Week in Canada" - October 20 to 26, 2003 "Drug Awareness Week" - November 16 to 22,2003 CARRIED Resolution #131/03 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Holland That a grant in the amount of $81 ,884.00 be allocated in the Current Budget for the year 2004 in support of the Ajax/Pickering United Way; and That this grant ~e based on a per household grant of $2.90 with a total number of households of 28,236; and That this grant be allocated in Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations & Individuals). CARRIED -7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM Resolution #132/03 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That staff be directed to prepare a by-law to provide for a three-way stop at the intersection of Cowan Circle and the easterly leg of Moorelands Crescent. CARRIED Resolution #133/03 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS there is currently no restrictions on flights or flight training over nuclear power stations in Canada; and WHEREAS it is standard practice for the Durham Flight School to have students fly near or directly over the Pickering Nuclear Power Station; and WHEREAS it is impossible to identify flights that may have malicious intent from those conducting normal business over a nuclear facility without a no-fly zone in effect; and WHEREAS Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge M.P. Dan McTeague has expressed his support for establishing a no-fly zone over Canadian nuclear facilities; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering urges the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to work with Transport Canada to create no-fly zones over all domestic nuclear facilities; and THAT the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities be asked to adopt a position in favour of the above referenced no-fly zone and work with Federal officials to effect change; and THAT this motion be circulated to municipalities within the GTA for their endorsement and to all municipalities within Canada that host nuclear facilities; and THAT this motion be further circulated to: Dan McTeague, M.P. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge - 8- ~'DI- I' I ." 'I Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM The Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin, M.P. LaSaJ/e-Émard The Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport Canada The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada Linda Keen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Larry Kraemer, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities REFERRED TO CNSC AND TRANSPORT CANADA Council considered the following motion in conjunction to the above resolution: Resolution #133/03(a) Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the above resolution be referred to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Transport Canada to address the concerns outlined in the motion. CARRIED Resolution #134/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS on September 4, 2003, Ontario Power Generation entered into an agreement to sell its Inspection Services Division to a consortium led by Babcock and Wilcox Canada; and WHEREAS this agreement will lead to the inspection of maintenance services at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, as well as other OPG generating facilities, being carried out by a private company; and WHEREAS Babcock and Wilcox Canada is also a supplier of steam generators to OPG thus creating a conflict of interest; and -9- ~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, Septem ber 15, 2003 7:30 PM WHEREAS in the Report of the President's Commission on the Accident at Three Mile Island it was noted that inadequate training provided by Babcock Wilcox contributed to the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster in 1979; and WHEREAS the said agreement is scheduled to close before the end of 2003 after the Provincial election; and WHEREAS the contracting out of testing and inspection services led to the Walkerton tainted water tragedy; and WHEREAS the residents of the City of Pickering and the residents of other municipalities that have nuclear generating stations located in or near their municipality need every assurance that the stations are being operated and maintained safely; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests the Province of Ontario and Ontario Power Generation to rescind their agreement with Babcock Wilcox Canada to carry out inspection services at nuclear generating stations in Ontario; and FURTHER THAT this motion be further circulated to: Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario John Baird, Minister of Energy Janet Ecker, M.P. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge Ron Osborne President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation Linda Keen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Larry Kraemer, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities Town of Ajax Town of Whitby City of Oshawa Municipality of Clarington City of Toronto Municipality of Kincardine CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs - 10- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15, 2003 7:30 PM Resolution #135/03 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced that it was swapping Provincially-owned lands in the Seaton area of Pickering, for lands in Richmond Hill and Uxbridge owned by private developers on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and WHEREAS on April 17 2003, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued an Order under the Ontario Planning and Development Act establishing a "development planning area" over the Seaton lands, as well as adjacent lands to the west and south of Seaton, requiring the Minister to prepare a "Development Plan" for lands in the development planning area; and WHEREAS in June 2003, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a "Request for Proposals" for the purpose of completing a Development Plan for lands within the development planning area; and WHEREAS on May 7, 2003, the Province gave first reading to Bill 25, which Bill includes a provision that would have the effect of allowing development plans prepared by the Province for lands within development planning areas to be exempt from the requirements of the Environmenta/ Assessment Act, and WHEREAS Bill 25 is not in force; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby authorizes the Solicitor for the City to initiate legal action against the Province of Ontario for failure to undertake a proper environmental assessment before announcing the land swap, establishing a development planning area, or issuing a Request for Proposals. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillor Johnson - 11 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, Septem ber 15, 2003 7:30 PM (IV) BY -LAWS That Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Pickles, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 6177/03 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation -1300 & 1360 Kingston Road and 1655 & 1665 Pickering Pkwy.) By-law Number 6178/03 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Pickering to establish the 2003 tax rates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential realty taxes and to levy the FINAL commercial, industrial and multi-residential taxes for the year 2003. By-law Number 6180/03 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By- laws 2175/86 and 4601/94, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 26, Plan 492, and Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, City of Pickering. (A 10/03) By-law Number 6181/03 Being a by-law to authorize speed limits on highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering. CARRIED Recorded Vote on By-law 6181/03: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillor Johnson - 12- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM THIRD READING: Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Pickles, moved that By-law Numbers 6177/03, 6178/03, 6180/03 and 6181/03, be adopted 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 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs .(V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Johnson commended Mayor Arthurs for the eight years of fundraising for the Rouge Valley Health Care System through the Mayor's Classic Golf Tournament. 2. Councillor Johnson commented on the various fundraising events he has attended over the last number of days including the Durham College Bursary Fund, Terry Fox Run, etc. Councillor Johnson advised of the 2nd Annual Klondike Days in Claremont this coming weekend. 3. 4. Councillor McLean extended an invitation to the Council and residents to attend the Pickering Museum Fall Family Festival on October 5th. 5. Mayor Arthurs thanked Councillor Johnson for his auctioneering expertise at the Mayors Classic Golf Tournaments over the past eight years. Mayor Arthurs advised of the 20th Anniversary of the Recreation Complex on the 2itl of September. 6. 7. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: - 13- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, Septem bar 15, 2003 7:30 PM Resolution #136/03 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles To move in-camera at 7:08 pm to discuss a matter under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED Resolution #137/03 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Confidential Memorandum of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services dated September 9, 2003 and the Manager, Supply & Services dated August 1, 2003 regarding RFP-10-2003, be received; and That the recommendation set out in the Confidential Memorandum of the Manager, Supply & Services dated August 1,2003 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #138/03 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council rise from this In Camera session at 7: 1 0 pm. CARRIED a. The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer commented on the presentation made by representatives of the Region of Durham on the Solid Waste Report. - 14- ~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM Resolution #139/03 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles To move in-camera at 7:25 pm to discuss a matter with respect to a personnel matter. CARRIED Resolution #140/03 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council rise from this In-Camera session at 7:27 pm. CARRIED b. The Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering advised that the Region of Durham have erected the new school signs on regional roads and that the City have ordered and begun erecting signs on municipal roads. (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6182/03 Councillor, seconded by Councillor, 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 September 15, 2003. CARRIED - 15- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 15,2003 7:30 PM (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:26 PM DATED - 16- MAYOR CLERK Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2003-7 That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on September 8, 2003, presents its seventh report to Council and recommends: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 33-03 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 10/03 MARY SKENTS DEVELOPMENTS 1852 LIVERPOOL ROAD PART OF LOT 26, PLAN 492 PARTS 13,14 AND 15, LOTS 28,19 AND 30, PLAN 492 (THE REAR PORTIONS OF 1841, 1845 AND 1849-1851 GLENDALE DRIVE) 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/03, be APPROVED, to permit additional commercial uses within the existing one-storey building at 1852 Liverpool Road and the provision of additional parking to surrounding commercial properties, on lands being Part of Lot 26, Plan 492, Parts 13, 14 and 15, Lots 28, 29 and 30, Plan 492, City of Pickering, submitted by George Papadopoulos on behalf of Mary Skents Developments. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/03, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Report Number PD 33-03, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 32-03 DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SP-2003-03 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/03 WALDEMAR GRAWERT 1795 APPLEVIEW ROAD PART OF LOT 27, PLAN 1051 (40R-20758, PART 1) 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2003-03 submitted by Waldemar Grawert, be APPROVED as set out in the conditions section attached as Appendix I as amended to delete any reference to Block 6 (pedestrian walkway) and sidewalks on Street lA' to Report PD 32-03, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, on lands being Part of Lot 27, Plan 1051 (40R-20758, Part 1), City of Pickering. - 17- Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2003-7 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/03 submitted by Waldemar Grawert, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Report No. 32-03, to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of the draft plan of subdivision SP-2003-03, on lands being Part of Lot 27, Plan 1051 (40R-20758, Part 1), City of Pickering. 3. That, in light of Council's approval of draft plan of subdivision SP-2003-03 without a walkway connection, the Dunbarton Neighbourhood Development Guidelines be AMENDED by deleting from the Neighbourhood Concept Plan the walkway symbol shown on the east side of Appleview Road immediately north of the Dunbarton Creek". 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 34-03 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FROM JOHN WOITZIK PART OF LOT 33, CONCESSION 1 ~904) That Council authorize the Director, Planning & Development, and the Solicitor for the City to make the necessary arrangements, and to prepare the necessary documentation to accept the conveyance of that part of Lot 33, Concession 1 Pickering, designated as Part 4, Plan 40R-11904 from John Woitzik to be used for open space purposes in accordance with the City's Official Plan. REFERRED BACK TO STAFF 4. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 35-03 PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN NEW CONSOLIDATION (EDITION 3) INFORMATIONAL REVISION 11 HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS 1. That Council RECEIVE for information Report PO 35-03 about Informational Revision 11 (Housekeeping Matters) for inclusion in Edition 3 of the Pickering Official Plan; and 2. That Council ADOPT Informational Revision 11, as set out on Appendix I to Report PD 35-03, for inclusion in Edition 3 of the Pickering Official Plan. - 18 - Appendix II Committee of the Whole Report COW 2003-8 That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on September 8, 2003, presents its eighth report to Council and recommends: 1. PROCLAMATIONS "BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH" "INTERNATIONAL ADULT LEARNER'S WEEK" "TERRY FOX RUN DAY" "ARCHITECTURE WEEK" "INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY" "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" "FALLS PREVENTION WEEK" "WHITE RIBBON WEEK" That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Breakfast for Learning Month" - September 2003 "International Adult Learner's Week" - September 8 - 15, 2003 "Terry Fox Run Day" - September 14, 2003 "Architecture Week" - September 28 to October 4, 2003 "International Walk to School Day" - October 8, 2003 "Fire Prevention Week" - October 5 - 11, 2003 "Falls Prevention Week" - October 19 - 25,2003 "White Ribbon Week" - October 19 - 26, 2003 - 19-