HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 3, 2004Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda
Monday, May 3, 2004
7:30 PM
Chair: Councillor Johnson
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Meeting of April 13, 2004
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1.
DELEGATIONS
Diane Goffin, 1382 Rougemount Drive, representing Rougemount Drive
community, will address Committee concerning Rougemount Drive
reconstruction.
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1.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 21-04
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S PERMISSION TO CREATE LOTS
BY LAND SEVERANCE
R. & C. LENNOX
SOUTH PART OF LOT 3, CONCESSION 6
PART 1, 40R-4773
('3880 KINSALE ROAD)
PAGE
1-8
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 14-04
PESTICIDE USE
9-19
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 15-04
NO PARKING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 2359/87
20-25
CLERK'S REPORT CL 20-04
APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
26-30
PROCLAMATION
"ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND"
"EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK"
31-33
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Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda
Monday, May 3, 2004
7:30 PM
Chair: Councillor Johnson
OTHER BUSINESS
(V) ADJOURNMENT
RECOMMENDATION OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DATE
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
That the request made by the applicant Valerie Cranmer, on behalf of the owners R.
& C. Lennox, be APPROVED, to permit the division of lands (being South Part of Lot
3, Concession 6, Part 1, 40R-4773 [municipally known as 3880 Kinsale Road]) by
land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision for future hamlet residential
development.
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PICKERING
REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: PD 21-04
Date: April 20, 2004
From:
Nell Carroll
Director, Planning & Development
Subject:
Request for Council's Permission to Create Lots by Land Severance
R. & C. Lennox
South Part of Lot 3, Concession 6
Part 1,40R-4773
(3880 Kinsale Road)
City of Pickering
Recommendation:
That the request made by the applicant Valerie Cranmer, on behalf of the
owners R. & C. Lennox, be APPROVED, to permit the division of lands (being
South Part of Lot 3, Concession 6, Part 1, 40R-4773 [municipally known as
3880 Kinsale Road]) by land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision
for future hamlet residential development.
Executive Summary: The R. & C. Lennox property is approximately 18 hectares in
size, and fronts the west side of Kinsale Road. The easterly third of the property lies
within the Hamlet of Kinsale, and is designated'Hamlet Residential. The applicant
submitted land severance applications to the Region of Durham to create two new
parcels of land fronting onto Kinsale Road. A property location map, conceptual site
plan illustrating the applicant's proposed severances, and Hamlet of Kinsale Official
Plan Schedule are included as Attachments #1, #2, and #3 to this Report.
A subdivision plan is usually required to develop lands divisible into more than three
additional lots. However, Council may authorize use of the land severance process,
where a subdivision plan is inappropriate or unnecessary. Since the subject lands have
the potential to be divided into more than three additional building lots, the applicant
must obtain permission from City Council.
It is recommended that the applicant's request to develop the subject lands by land
severance be approved, as all requirements of the City can be appropriately addressed
through conditions of severance approval.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of this
authorization to develop by land severance,
Report PD 21-04
Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands
by Land Severance
Date:
April 20, 2004 0 {) 3
Page 2
t.0 Background:
1.1 The owners are seeking staged approvals to develop residential uses in the
Hamlet of Kinsale
The owners' intent is to create future hamlet residential lots in two stages. Stage
1 severs most of the hamlet residential lands from the subject property. This
would allow for the sale of the lands to a private company established by the
owners. Stage 2 develops the hamlet residential uses. Each stage requires
different approvals, as follows:
Stage 1
Stage 1 consists of three planning processes. The first process is permission
from City Council to develop the subject lands through the land severance
process rather than by draft plan of subdivision. The second is approval of land
severance applications to create two parcels of land for future hamlet residential
development. The third is approval of a minor variance application for the
proposed minimum lot frontage of the retained parcel.
StaRe 2
If the owners receives all Stage 1 approvals, then Stage 2 can be initiated. Stage
2 consists of two planning processes. The first is approval of a zoning by-law
amendment application to change the existing rural agricultural zoning on the
severed lands to an appropriate hamlet residential zoning category. The second
step is approval for the division of the severed lands from Stage 1 into individual
lots through additional land severance applications.
1.2 The applicant has submitted required Stage 1 applications
The applicant has submitted Land Severance Applications LD 11/04 to LD 12/04
to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee, proposing to create two new
parcels of land fronting onto Kinsale Road from the total land holdings. One
retained lot, also fronting Kinsale Road will continue to exist supporting existing
agricultural uses (see Attachment #1 - Property Location Map and Attachment #2 -
Conceptual Site Plan illustrating the applicant's proposed severances). The
applicant's site plan will be revised pending resolution of Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) comments.
The proposed severed parcels (Parcels A and B, as indicated on Attachment #2)
are designated "Rural Settlement - Rural Hamlet (Hamlet Residential)" within the
Hamlet of Kinsale (see Attachment #3). The proposed severed parcels would
vary in lot frontage and area. Parcels A and B comply with the existing 'A' - Rural
Agricultural zoning.
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Report PD 21-04
Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands
by Land Severance
Date: April 20, 2004
Page 3
The proposed retained parcel would be approximately 14 hectares in area and
would provide a lot frontage of approximately 20 metres onto Kinsale Road. This
lot requires a minor variance to seek relief for the proposed minimum lot frontage.
A Committee of Adjustment application (P/CA 4/04) has been submitted. The
applicant has requested that the application not be processed at this time until the
final frontage width of the retained parcel is confirmed.
The Land Division Committee tabled the Land Severance Applications at the
request of the Pickering Planning & Development Department, to allow the
applicant to obtain City Council's authorization to develop the subject lands
through the land severance process rather than by draft plan of subdivision.
Section 15.26(b) of the Pickering Official Plan requires that an ownership of land
that is capable of being divided into more than three additional lots be developed
by a plan of subdivision, except where it is demonstrated to Council's satisfaction
that a subdivision plan is neither appropriate nor necessary. The subject lands
are capable of being divided into more than three additional lots, and therefore
permission is required from Council to allow development to proceed through the
land severance process.
2.0 City's Interests to be Addressed Through Conditions of Land Severance
The City's requirements for developing the subject lands will be addressed
through conditions of the current land severance and committee of adjustment
applications, and of any future zoning by-law amendment and land severance
applications. Among other conditions, the owner will be required to enter into an
appropriate development agreement with the City, to address matters typically
included in subdivision agreements such as, but not limited to, stormwater
management, grading and drainage, road widening, access and entrances,
fencing, parkland dedication, easements, and securities.
Therefore, it is recommended that the applicant's request to develop the subject
lands by land severance be approved as ali requirements of the City can be
appropriately addressed through conditions of severance approval.
Attachments:
Property Location Map
Applicant's Submitted Plan
City of Pickering Official Plan - Hamlet of Kinsale Schedule
Report PD 21-04
Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands
by Land Severance
Date: April 20, 2004
Page 4
Prepared By:
Approved / Endorsed By:
Director, Pl~r~ng & Development
Catherine Rose
Manager, Policy
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Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City o~cil
~~ J. ~nn, CMef Ad~~ti~e Offider
City of Picketing Planning & Development Depa~ment
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION S PART LOT 300NCESSION 6, PART 1 40R-4773
OWNER R. & O. LENNOX DATE APRIL 6, 2004 DRAWN BY
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DATE
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
That Report OES 14-04 regarding a City pesticide use update, be received;
and
That $6,000.00 be allocated for the development of Community Based Social
Marketing materials, be approved; and
That staff report back to Council on an annual basis on the activities and
successes on pesticide awareness in the community.
PICKERING
REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: OES 14-04
Date: April 13, 2004
Richard W. Holborn, P. Eng.
Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
Subject: Pesticide Use
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 14-04 regarding a City pesticide use update be received; and
2. That $6,000.00 be allocated for the development of Community Based Social
Marketing materials be approved; and
3. Staff report back to Council on an annual basis on the activities and successes
on pesticide awareness in the community.
Executive Summary:
Pesticide use in Ontario has long been a contentious community issue. Since 1988, the
use of controlled chemicals on City of Pickering lands has been on the decline to a
point equivalent to the value of a single residential lawn care contract. The next phase
is to extend our experience and knowledge to the community in order to build
awareness related to alternatives to chemical weed control means. This change will be
based on a "grass reots" program that involves businesses, residents, community
groups and schools. It is proposed to be well beyond the City's traditional campaigns
and is geared to reaching homeowners on a more personal level. The program is
proposed to include;
Endorsement from Council;
Partnership with Local and Regional Health Units;
Web site information and collateral information "pieces";
Participation of garden centers as well as other members of the "green" community;
Presentations to ratepayer and community group meetings and gatherings;
An "in-school" education program;
Visual displays at community events; and
Leadership in the municipal realm by demonstrating the City's support through utilizing
innovative ways to manage pest problems,
Report OES 14-04
Subject: Pesticide Use
Date: April 13, 2004
Page 2
01J.
Financial Implications: Account 2718-5901covers the City's costs for fertilizer, grass
seed and weed control. Due to reductions in the use of pesticides, a re-allocation of
$6000.00 for the development of an awareness program can be achieved without an
increase in the budget category.
Background:
Pesticide use in Ontario has long been a contentious community issue. It has been
fueled by incidents that have caused tremendous damage to natural systems and
ecology, people's misconception of regulatory infrastructure and a growing movement
by citizens to demand higher expectations for those managing pesticides. The Council
of the City of Pickering passed Resolution #160/01 - Appendix #11 at the regular
Council meeting of December 3, 2001 when they considered a report titled Pesticide
Use - City of Pickering Property (OES~034-01), and the following recommendations
were adopted;
[] That Pickering Council endorse the concept of Integrated Pest Management and
Plant Health Care Program for the City's municipal land holdings;
[] That staff continue to strive to minimize the use of pesticides and incorporate
alternative products and methods into their Plant Care program; and
u That staff be directed to formalize and promote the Plant Care Program through
an education program of public awareness and staff training
[] That the issue concerning pesticides be reviewed during the winter and brought
back before the Finance & Operations Committee in the spring
To best appreciate how far the City of Pickering has come over the last decade with
respect to Pesticide use, a brief history is outlined below;
In 1988, (The Town of) Pickering's standard accepted practice to treating parks was to
apply a herbicide (killex) twice a year. The 'blanket application occurred once in the
spring and fall and was applied to every managed area (approx. 200 acres). In
addition, a general fertilizer (7-7-7 formulation) was applied in the spring, and the grass
was consistently maintained at a height, which resembled a golf green more so than a
lawn. This was in an effort to maintain park areas as a manicured, pristine and affluent
looking community space. These practices were also adopted since high quality sports
turf was in demand, and this was the general practice of that era for maintaining quality
turf.
Larger landscape elements such as boulevard trees, because of the relatively small
numbers, were routinely sprayed with dormant oil in the spring (ash and crabapple) and
insecticide as required for aphids (locust, ash, and linden) and staff could generally
keep up with pruning requirements.
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Report OES 14-04
Subject: Pesticide Use
Date: April 13, 2004
Page 3
Since that time however, many community changes have occurred. As Pickering's
population has more than doubled, participation in sports like soccer, football, and
baseball have increased exponentially, requiring quality, safe turf and field facilities to
prevent injuries and to inspire healthy play. Planning practices have also evolved. For
example, subdivision agreements outline requirements to ensure mandatory planting of
boulevard trees. This has increased the amount of trees and has lead to the
introduction of different species with an array of maintenance requirements.
As these changes occurred, so did the sophistication and technology by which
pesticides were viewed and managed. Plant practitioners are better prepared to
manage our green resources techniques. Known as I.P.M. (integrated pest
management), P.H.C. (plant health care) and Best Management Practices, these terms
and practices can be summed up with the old adage "an ounce of prevention is better
than a pound of cure". Simply put, once a plant is established in a healthier medium,
managing pest. problems is easier without augmenting with chemicals.
In 2003, the City of Pickering roughly spent $3,500 on pesticides of which only
approximately $500 was used to purchase non-selective pesticide product (Round Up).
The remaining amount was used to purchase "natural alternative" type of pesticide
products or goose control. Other significant City practices that have been adopted
since the date of the previous report include;
No spray zones around property abutting school property (with the exception of
floral display beds)
Only treat sport field(s) once they reach a threshold of 15% or greater broadleaf
weed cover
Use of chemical control is viewed as a "last resort" or where cultural means are
either inappropriate or will be ineffective
Use of grass seed mixture that contains species that are more drought tolerant
and reproduce by means of stolons. These are more competitive than typical
mixtures and better adapted to survive and out compete weeds for nutrients and
water
Experimented with 'eco-clear' for weed control. This substance is an all natural,
non-selective product and is derived from horticultural vinegar, lemon juice and
soap additives
Consciously used, where practical, all natural "Nature safe" fertilizer
In late 2003 purchased a product called Corn Gluten fertilizer as a natural form
of fertilizer and weed control for sport fields and shrub beds across the City of
Pickering; and
in 2004 have a key staff member trained and qualified to be a pesticide examiner
in order to promote staff awareness of the issues of pesticides, and ensure safe
application of the minimal pesticides expected in the future
Report OES 14-04
Subject: Pesticide Use
Date: April 13, 2004
Page 4
013
The next step in the process is to build awareness in our community. At a recent
conference attended by City of Pickering staff, hosted by one of Canada's leading
experts in social marketing, the issue of pesticide use and culture was explored.
According to Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr, governments historically market ideas through
information intensive programs. Dr. McKenzie-Mohr illustrated the in-effectiveness of
"traditional" programs, and explained an approach he has called "Community-based
Social Marketing". This approach to marketing through social sciences has
demonstrated that behavior change is most effective when delivered at the
community/grass roots level and involves five critical steps, which include;
1. selecting activities to be targeted
2. how to uncover barriers/benefits
3. reviewing behavior change tools
4. pilot testing
5. broad scale implementation
In 2003, City of Pickering staff canvassed local green industry owners and managers to
gauge their willingness to help the City "get the word out," about pesticide use. Most
embraced the idea leading staff to generally believe that a shift in attitude may be
possible with the right program and expertise.
As an overview, the City of Pickering plans to develop a program that is well beyond the
City's traditional campaigns and is geared to reaching homeowners on a more personal
level. The program is proposed to include;
Endorsement from Council;
Partnership with Local and Regional Health Units;
Web site information and collateral information "pieces";
Participation of garden centers as well as other members of the "green" community;
Presentations to ratepayer and community group meetings and gatherings;
An "in-school" education program;
Visual displays at community events; and
Leadership in the municipal realm by demonstrating the City's support through utilizing
innovative ways to manage pest problems.
A detailed package, should this direction be confirmed, could be developed for
implementation in 2005. To assist with developing a community based social marketing
program in partnership with others, staff recommends that $6,000.00 be allocated to
help bring the product to a more professional level. While in development, the
Operations & Emergency Services Department would make status updates available for
staff and Council to review and comment prior to approval and implementation.
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Report OES 14-04
Subject: Pesticide Use
Date:
April 13, 2004
Page 5
Attachments:
1. Report Pesticide Use - City of Pickering; OES-034-01
Prepared By:
Approved / Endorsed By:
a?e Lowery
/~'- Superintendent', Municipal Operations
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
...... ,~ , .,~ ./ .'." / .' ~,
Rich'ard W. H'~/~:)o~n P. Eng.
~iVision Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
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Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering C i~,~C'~u n c il
T,h/e'~as J,,,~uin,~/Chief ,~.r~trative Officer
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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 3, 2001
7:30 p.m.
OIB RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #159/01 - Appendix #I
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the Report of the Finance Committee dated November 26, 2001 be adopted.
Resolution #~6i/0t - Appendix
Moved by Councillor I4.ym~
Seconded. by Councillor Pickles
That the Repo~ of the Planning Committee dated November 2~. 200~ be adopted, as amended:
Resolution #160/01 - Atmendix #H
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Report of the Operations Committee dated November 26, 2001 be adopted as amended in
Item #6 to add:
5. That the issue concerning pesticides be reviewed during the winter and brought back before the
Finance & Operations Committee in the spring.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #160/01{a}
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Item #6 be amended to add:
#5. That the issue concerning pesticides be reviewed during the winter and brought back before the
Finance & Operations Committee in the spring.
CARRIED
REPORT TO COUNCIL
59
FROM:
Richard W. Hoibom
Division Head
Municipal Property & En~neering
DA:r,. November '~o 900:
REPORT NUMBER:OES-034-01
SUBJECT: Pesticide Use
City of Picker:rog Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That Report OES-034-01 fi:om
Engineering regarding pesticide
information
the Division Head, Municipal Property &
use on municipal property be received for
That Picketing council endorse the concepts of Integrated Pest Management and
Plant Health Care Program for the City's municipal land holdings
That staff continue to strive to minimize the use of pesticides and incorporate
alternative products and methods into their Plant Health Care program, and
That staff be directed to formalize and promote the Plant Health Care Program
through an education program of public awareness and staff training
ORIGIN:
Resolution #99/01 referred to staff for additional information at the Council meeting of
August 7, 200 L
AUTHORITY:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
Report to Council OES-034-O~ ...... ~i:~ ~ ~-. Date: Novernber 199 2001
Subject: Pesticide Use
City of Picketing Property
Page 2
017
BACKGROL~,:
At the August 7, 2001 reguiar meeti~g of Picketing Cour, cit~ Resolution #99/01 was
considered -and referred to staff for additional ira~ormation. The resolufion refers to a
notice of motion regarding pesticide use within the City of Picketing and reads as
follows:
"WHEREAS pesticides are known to cause serious, adverse human and
environmental health impacts; and
WH2EREAS a broad range of altematives exist to the utilization of
pesticides which are organic and do not have negative impacts upon
surrounding ecology or residents; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Pickering has committed to the
regeneration of Frenchman's Bay and its associated watershed and
pesticides are a regular source of containments into the BAY;, and
WHEREAS many GTA municipalities have successfully banned the use of
pesticides within their jurisdictions;
NOW THEREFORE the City Clerk be directed to report back to Council
for the first meeting of January 2002, with an implementing by-law for
Council to consider that would ban all pesticide use by January 1, 2004
and all municipality-used pesticides by January 1, 2003; and
THAT the City Clerk further include examples of by-laws other GTA
municipalities have adopted with respect to pesticide use and report back
on the success of those initiatives as part of the aforementioned January
2002 report; and
THAT the Director of Operations report back to Council on alternatives to
pesticide use for the City and cost estimates and implementation and
enforcement matters prior to consideration of the implementing by-law in
January, and
THAT the Director of Operations further include in his report options
available to residents if a ban is in place; and
THAT the time prior to the implementing by-law coming before Council
be used for community feedback on the possibility to banning pesticide
use; and
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to consider banning the use of
pesticides on public property it mainmlns across Durham and prepare for a
potential ban of pesticides it uses in Picketing by January 1, 2003."
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~eport to Council OES-034-O~ ........ ~' Date: November 19, 2001
Subject: Pesticide Use
City of Picketing Property
Page 3
;mte~ated Pes*~ Management (PM) is defined as the pro~essive program for sustaining a
healthy env/ronment. [PM is a decision-making system used to determine whether pest
populations exceed acceptable thresholds; and identifies alternate strategies to manage
problems as they arise. ]PM is the process promoted by the Ontario Parks Association~
wh/ch is a non-profit organization representing public and industry partners that was
founded in 1936.
[PM is an essential component of a comprehensive Plant Health Care program, which
also includes cultural, mechanical and when necessary, chemical methods to achieve
healthy, sustainable plant life and turf. A combination of pest and plant management
techniques will suppress weeds and insects effectively, economically and
environmentally.
Through a Supreme Court of Canada decision in June 2001, it has been decided that
municipalities have the authority to regulate matters involving the "general welfare" of
municipal habitants, so long as it is done for a genuine purpose and does not contradict
federal and provincial legislation that is currently in place. This decision, known as the
Town of Hudson case, upholds a municipal 'by-law enacted by the Town to restrict the
cosmetic use of pesticides in that community. It was determined that the municipal by-
law regulating use of pesticides did not conflict with Federal legislation or Provincial
legislation. The Pest Control Products Act (Federal) governs the import, export, sale,
manufacture, registration, packaging and labeling of pesticides. The Ontario Pesticides
Act (Provincial) establishes a classification system for pesticides and regUlates the
licenSing of vendors, persons employed as applicators of pesticides, storage and disposal
of pesticides, and the requirement for notification of pesticide use.
Banning pesticide use on municipal properties, although it is an option, is not necessary
to protect human health. The Federal and Provincial legislations are in place to do that.
However, reducing the reliance on pesticides, limiting its use, using alternative products
and implementing new strategies are where efforts need to be focused. Banning
pesticides would affect municipal risk management, reduce the health, quality and
availability of sports fields, and impact budget requirements.
CiO/of Pickering Plant Health Care Program
The City of Picketing has more than 250 hectares (625 acres) of public land in the form
of active and passive parkland, open space/hazard land and sports rields. The majority of
the lands are owned by the City, but some are only maintained by the City through
management agreements with TRCA and Hydro One or in partnership with school
boards. The City also has approximately 50 floral areas, 135 shrub beds, thousands of
boulevard and parks trees and over 400kin of rural road boulevard.
The City's goal is to achieve plant and tuff growth that is healthy, safe, and resistant to
weed and insect infestation. Healthy growth leads to achieving the aesthetic and
recreational benefits that arc enjoyed by the community. The City is working toward a
formal Plant Health Care Program, including Integrated Pest Management to achieve this
Re~o~ to Council OES-034-0t 2.,~ ......... Date: November 19, 200i
Subject: Pesticide Use
City of Picketing Property
Page 4
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Cultural methods such as increased mowing cycles, longer ~ass hei~mhts, grass cycling to
provide natural moisture and fertilizer, and the installation ofimgatioWsp~er systems
have reduced the dependency on pesticides to generate healthy growth. Proper species
selection of trees and shrubs, and the use of mulch around trees are used as promoters of
growth and suppressors of weeds. The City continues to apply organic fertilizer (non-
chemical) on sports fields, but even these applications have been cut back due to costs.
Pesticide applications have generally been confined to the major sports fields, where
annual herbicide applications of 24D (killex) keep weeds under control. Pdmual weeds
if not controlled, would overtake the turf. When the weeds die off, erosion areas are
created that become trip liabilities leading to injury to the public. Recently, an increase in
the presence of grubs in the region has necessitated an annual review and application of
grub control, Merit, to affected areas. The City also applies small amounts of "Round
Up" under bleachers, in some shrub beds, running tracks and non-accessible areas, to
eliminate unwanted vegetation.
Boulevard trees such a~ flowmqng crab, and ash may receive a dormant oil spray, usually
in February. This light mineral oil application smothers insect eggs that nest over the
winter months.
Conclusions
It has been the practice of the City of Picketing over the last ten years to reduce the use of
pesticides and offset with proper plant health care. Many pesticide applications have
actually been eliminated l~om our maintenance programs. It is recommended that staff
finalize Integrated Pest Management and a Plant Health Care Progrmn with desired
standards and procedures. Staffwill continue to be trained in these practices and seek out
alternatives to pesticides by keeping abreast of new products available and any re-
assessments of existing products.
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
Prepared By:.
Approved / Endorsed By:
Operations & Emergency Services
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DATE
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
That Report OES 15-04 regarding a proposed amendment of the parking by-law
2359/87, be received; and
That the attached draft by-laws be enacted to amend Schedule 'B' to By-law
2159/87 to provide for the regulating of parking, standing, and stopping on
highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City
of Pickering and on private and municipal property.
PICKERING
REPORT TO $ 21
EXECUTIVE COMMITTE
Report Number:
OES 15-04
Date: April 21, 2004
From:
Richard W.Holborn
Division Head, Municipal Property and Engineering
Subject:
No Parking By-law
Amendment to By-law 2359/87
File: Balaton Avenue
Recommendations:
That Report OES 15-04 regarding a proposed amendment of the parking by-law
2359/87 be received; and
That the attached draft by-laws be enacted to amend Schedule 'B' to By-law
2159/87 to provide for the regulating of parking, standing, and stopping on
highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
City of Pickering and on private and municipal property.
Executive Summary: In order to improve visibility, traffic flow and safety on
Balaton Avenue an amending by-law is being proposed, which prohibits on-street
parking along specific sections of the street. A Community Outreach Letter and Map
were distributed to residents that were affected by the amending by-law. Results
indicate that the public support these proposed no-parking restrictions. The attached
by-laws, once adopted, must be enforced on a regular basis to be effective.
Financial Implications' The manufacture and installation of parking signs, costing
approximately $800 can be accommodated within the Roads current budget account
2320-2409.
Background: Recently staff investigated neighbourhood concerns about the
presence of on-street parking along Balaton Avenue. In order to improve the level of
safety on Baiaton Avenue, an amending by-law is being proposed, which if passed, will
prohibit on-street parking on north and west side of Balaton Avenue from 103 m west of
Fanshaw Place to 167 m west of Fanshaw Place and on south and east sides from 44
m west of Kingfisher Drive to 98 m west of Kinsgfisher Drive. The current by-law
restricts parking on west side of Baiaton Avenue from Coimar ,&venue to Shearer Lane
and restricts standing of vehicles on the north side from 32 m west of Fanshaw Place to
i(;S m east ~f Fanshaw P!ace.
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Report OES 15-04
Subject: Parking By-law Amendment
Date: April 21, 2004
Page 2
As a recommended practice, a Community Outreach program has been initiated to
inform affected residents of a proposed by-law. The residents have the opportunity to
support or oppose the by-law by completing the letter request form. Nine (9) letters
were distributed and six (6) were returned from residents on Balaton Avenue. Results of
the survey were Five (5) in support, One (1) opposing the proposed by-law and three
(3) were not returned.The above results indicate that the no-parking by-law on Balaton
Avenue was well received and supported by the public. If approved, theis by-law must
receive regular enforcement to be effective.
Attachments:
1. Location Maps
2. Draft By-law Amendments
Submitted By
Approved / Endorsed By:
nh~ rS-VV~ Ho"~orn, P.Eng
ision Heao-,
icipal Property & Engineering
/,~v-e r~,t't B u n tsl'~ ~ - (/ (j ~
DireCtor, Operations and Emergency Services
SS:ss
Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Manager, By-law Services
Superintendent, Municipal Operations
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City C~u_p.~,cil ....
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OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY &
ENGINEERING DIVISION
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TRAFFIC, REPORT
LOCATION OF PROPOSED
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
BY-LAW NO, /04
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2359/87
providing for the regulating of parking,
standing and stopping on highways or parts
of highways under the jurisdiction of the City
of Pickering and on private and municipal
property.
WHEREAS, By-law 2359/87, as amended, provides for the regulating of parking,
standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the
City of Pickering and on private and municipal property; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 2359/87 to establish "no parking"
zones along section of Balaton Avenue.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Schedule B to By-Law 2359/87, as amended, is hereby further amended by
adding thereto the following item:
Highway Side Between/And Prohibited times
and days
Balaton Avenue
Balaton Avenue
South and 44 m west of Kingfisher See Note 1
East Drive and 98 m west of
Kingfisher Drive
North and 103 m west of Fanshaw See Note 1
West place and 167 m west of
Fanshaw Place
This By-Law shall come into force on the date that it is approved by the Council
of The City of Pickering and when signs to the effect are erected.
Rv_ AW read ~ ,~, second and third ~'
f r~ dine and finally passed ~'~ ~
2004.
day of
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David Ryan, Mayor
Bruce Taylor, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DATE
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
That By-law 6302~04 be amended to include 650 and 705 Kingston Road and be
further amended to appoint three additional persons to enforce the Parking By-
law at 1467 Whites Road, 650 and 705 Kingston Road; and
2. That the amending by-law be forwarded to Council for approval.
PICKERING
REPORT TO 0 2 7
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CL 20~04
Date: April 14, 2004
From:
C. Anne Greentree
Deputy Clerk
Subject:
Appointment to enforce the Parking By-law at 1467 Whites Road, 650
Kingston Road and 705 Kingston Road.
Recommendation:
o
That By-law 6302/04 be amended to include 650 and 705 Kingston Road
and be further amended to appoint three additional persons to enforce the
Parking By-law at 1467 Whites Road, 650 and 705 Kingston Road, and
That the amending by-law be forwarded to Council for approval.
Executive Summary: Not Applicable
Financial Implications: None
Background: Correspondence has been received from Knights on Guard
requesting that the By-law appointing persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1467
Whites Road be amended to include 650 and 705 Kingston Road and that three
additional persons be appointed for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By-law at
these locations.
Attachments:
1, Correspondence from Knights on Guard
Draft By-law
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Report CL 20-04
Subject: Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers
Date: April 14, 2004
Page 2
Prepared By:
Approved ~; -F. ndorsed By:
Debbie Kearns
Committee Coordinator
CAG:dk
Attachments
C. Anne Greentree
Deputy Clerk
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City Cot~n~il
"T~s J. O~, Ch~ tAdmin)~ti~e 6ffic~r
420-9957
To Secure, Deter & Protect
April 8, 2004
Town of Pickering By-Law Department
Parking Enforcen~ut Unit
Fax: (905) 420-9685
Att: Debby Keams
Kc: By-Law Enforcement
Please append to our list of By-Law Enforcement locations, Sarah McDonalds Place
1467 Whites Road, 650 Kingston Road and 705 Kingston Road. We would Dike the next
Security Officers to be appoimed for Parking Enforcement.
Oflieer Name
Jcffery Muzzin-
Richard Torraville
J~ome Lecky ....
Robert Stemon,-,
William Bmlotte
Wayne Miller ~
Gerard Johnson/
Steven Schleret,
Bill Dimkovski
Robert Slenton
Amanda Rem'don
Koste Hristov
KevJn ltoover
James Haehnel
Steve Dimkovski
Donald Downie
Eric Assels '~
Paul Smith'
Edward Haehnel
Steven lVlintz
Steven Calhoun
Steven Kuzmanovski
Please contact me directly if you have any questiom or concerns,
Bill Dimkovski
Director of Operations
10,18 Toy Aw., .'.quite I()L ?i¢.'kerhlg: ~)ntario L1W .~P~ ~ Tel: (90.5) 427-7863
Dispatch: (905) 420-6566
~ ~:a×: (905) 420-9957
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G~ARD
ATTACHMENT # TO
April 15, 2004
To Secure, Deter & Protect
Town of Picketing By-Law Department
Parking Enfore~ment Unit
Fax: (905) 420-9685
Att: Debbie Kuarns
Plea~ rcmov~ thc next S~mrity Offic, m's from your list for Parking Enforcement from the
next locations', 650 Kingston Road, 705 Kingston Road and 1467 Whites Road North.
1. Ilia Sukhashvili
2. John Cunningham
3. Richard Henning
4. Matthew Jensen
5. Russol Harwood
6. Amanda McFarling
7. Steph~m Croft
lfyou have any qu~tions or concerns pic~e cont~t
Valentine ;Dimkovski
Ave,, ~aik~ lO'i. P,ckerii~lg O.tario L1W 3iL * 'ie!: (905) 427-7863
" Diyipatc['~: (905)
'~ Fux: (905}420-99~7
031
RECOMMENDATION OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DATE
MOVED BY
SECONDED BY
That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"Ontario Family Fishing Weekend" - July 9 - 11, 2004
"Emergency Preparedness Week" - May 2 - 8, 2004
032
The Steering Committee
Ontario Family Fishing
4~ ~CNSF
ONTARIO FEDERATION
OF ANGLERS &
Ontario
RESORTS
ONTARIO
April 12, 2004
TO:
All Ontario Municipalities
APR 1 § 100t~
OffY OF PIOKERING
PIOKERING, ONTARIO
SUBJECT: 2004 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
As you know, the Province of Ontario, in partnership with many
nongovemment organizations like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and
Hunters, declares one summer weekend (Friday, July 9 through Sunday,
July 11, 2004) a licence-free'fishing weekend.
This special weekend, now run in conjunction with National Fishing
Week, includes fish festivals, clinics, or conservation and educational
activities that may be held in your area.
Would you please help us publicize the 2004 Ontario Family Fishing
Weekend in any calendar of summer events you may participate in or
publish. In addition, please consider "declaring" this date as Ontario
Family Fishing Weekend.
For further information, please contact the following during business
hours:
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Conservation Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Resorts Ontario
(705)-748-6324
(905)-895-0716
(705)-755-255 l
(705)-325-9115
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours in Conservation,
Mark Cousins, Committee Chair
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
Steering Committee
MC/rb
REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CL 21-04
Date: April 29, 2004
Anne Greentree, BA, AMCT
Deputy Clerk
Subject: Appoint Karen Wiersma as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to Enforce
Parking By-law and to Appoint Brad Suckling as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to
Enforce various City of Pickering By-laws.
Recommendation:
That Clerk's Report CL 21-04 regarding the appointment of Karen Wiersma,
Parking Control Officer, as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the purpose
of enforcing the Parking By-law and the appointment of Brad Suckling as a
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of enforcing various City of
Pickering By-laws be received; and
That the draft by-law to appoint Karen Wiersma as a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By-law be forwarded to Council
for enactment; and
That the draft by-law to appoint Brad Suckling as a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer for the purpose of enforcing the by-laws of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering be forwarded to Council for enactment.
Executive Summary:
Brad Suckling has been temporarily appointed to the position of Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer I to assist with the volume of work in by-law enforcement. Karen
Wiersma will commence her temporary employment contract as a Parking Control
Officer on Monday, May 3, 2004. She will be replacing Brad Suckling during his
secondment.
Financial implications: There remains a vacant position within the By-law
Enforcement Cost Centre and thus there will be no increase in operating budget during
this temporary assignment.
Report CL 21-04
Subject: Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
Date: April 29, 2004
Page 2
E~ackgroun~:
Please be advised that the City retains three Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
whose duties are to enforce the by-laws of the Corporation of the City of Pickering.
Additionally, we retain two part-time Parking Control Officers whose duties are to
enforce the City's Parking By-law. One of our Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
positions is vacant. In anticipation of our increased volume of work during the spring
and summer months, we have seconded Brad Suckling from his Parking Control Officer
position to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I position to assist with the workload.
Karen Wiersma has been hired to fill in for Brad Suckling during his secondment. Karen
commences her employment with the City on May 3, 2004.
Pursuant to Sections 15(1) and (2) of the Police Services Act, Council may appoint
persons to enforce the by-laws of the municipality and municipal law enforcement
officers as peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws.
Attachment one to this report is a by-law which confines Karen Wiersma's authority to
the enforcement of the Parking By-law only.
Attachment two to this report is a by-law which expands Brad Suckling's authority to the
enforcement of the by-laws of the Corporation of the City of Pickering.
Upon Council passing this by-law, I will request the Regional Council to appoint Karen
Wiersma as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to enforce the Region's Parking By-
law on Regional roads.
Attachments:
Draft By-law- Karen Wiersma
Draft By-law- Brad Suckling
Report CL 21-04
Subject: Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
Date: April 29, 2004
Page 3
Prepared By:
Ar~'he-Greemre~
Deputy Clerk
Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Director, Planning & Development
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City Council
Thor~-'s J. Q~J~n, ~ef Ad .m'~ra.~e O~ 'l
THE CORPOI:~AT~ON OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
BY-LAW NO.
Being a by-law to appoint Karen Wiersma as
a municipal law enforcement officer for the
purpose of enforcing By-law Number
2359/87, as amended (Parking By-law).
WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(1) of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c
P. 15, as amended, a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce the by-
laws of the municipality; and
WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(2) of the said Act, municipal by-law
enforcement officers are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-
laws;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Karen Wiersma is hereby appointed as a municipal law enforcement
officer in and for the City of Pickering in order to ascertain whether the
provisions of By-law 2359~87 are obeyed and to enforce or carry into
effect the said By-law.
The authority granted in Section 1 hereto is specifically limited to that set
out in Section 1, and shall not be deemed, at any time, to exceed the
authority set out in Section 1.
This appointment shall expire upon Karen Wiersma ceasing to be an
employee of the City of Pickering or on the repeal of this by-law.
4. This By-law shall take effect as of May 3, 2004.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of May,
2004
David Ryan, Mayor
Bruce Taylor, Clerk
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF P]CKERING
BY-LAW NO.
Being a by-law to appoint Brad Suckling as a
municipal law enforcement officer for the
purpose of enforcing the by-laws of the
Corporation of the City of Pickering.
WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(1 ) of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c
P. 15, as amended, a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce the by-
laws of the municipality; and
WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(2) of the said Act, municipal by-law
enforcement officers are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-
laws;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Brad Suckling is hereby appointed as a municipal law enforcement officer
in and for the City of Pickering in order to ascertain whether the provisions
of all by-laws of The Corporation of the City of Pickering are obeyed and
to enforce or carry into effect the said By-laws.
This appointment shall expire upon Brad Suckling ceasing to be an
employee of the City of Pickering or until the repeal of this by-law.
3. This By-law shall take effect as of May 3, 2004.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of May,
2004
David Ryan, Mayor
Bruce Taylor, Clerk