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cial Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 18, 2010.
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCILLORS:
R. Johnson
B. Littley
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
ABSENT:
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Melymuk ' - (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
E. Buntsma - Director,, Operations & Emergency Services
D. Shields - City Clerk
L. Taylor - Manager, Development Review .
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(1) INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation. A moment of silence was observed for the people of Haiti.
(II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
No disclosures of inte"rest were noted.
(111) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Resolution # 01/10
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
In Camera Council Minutes, December 21, 2009
Council Minutes, December 21, 2009
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Planning & Development Committee Minutes, January 4, 2010
Executive Committee Minutes, January 11, 2010
CARRIED
(IV) DELEGATIONS
1. Ivan Ciuciura, Director
Durham Emergency Management
Re: Public Alerting Sirens
Ivan Ciuciura, Director, Durham Emergency Management, appeared before Council to
provide an overview with respect to the public alerting project. With the aid of a power
point presentation he outlined the legal requirements under Provincial legislation and
the Regional Municipality of Durham. Mr. Ciuciura provided background information
on what has been completed, what still has to be completed and the next steps in the
process. He noted that the next steps involved working with City staff to finalize
locations for the 6 additional sirens to be installed in Pickering.
A question and answer period ensued with discussions involving the siren sound
levels as well as the number of sirens and the Pickering locations. Questions also
arose with respect to the 29 sirens in stock at the present time as well as the rating
system for the sirens. Mr. Ciuciura assured Council of the consultant's expertise and
knowledge in this field.
2. Maurice Brenner
Re: Public Alerting Sirens and
Regional Reform
Maurice Brenner, 711 Sunbird Trail, appeared before Council with respect to public
alerting sirens and Regional. Mr. Brenner questioned the Region's purchase of 29
sirens at the beginning of this project and noted that. it had been determined that
Pickering would not require as many sirens as first noted. He noted his concerns
regarding the costs being incurred to store the sirens over the past years. He also
noted that there would definitely be resident concerns with the suggested location
placement of the sirens, particularly the West Shores residents.
Mr. Brenner also expressed his concern with the appointment process of the Regional
Chair and felt that there was greater need for accountability at this level and the
Regional Chair should be elected. He noted the residents deserve greater
representation through the direct election of a Regional Chair. Mr. Brenner noted that
the question put on the 2006 Election ballot regarding whether the Regional Chair
should be elected by 3 area municipalities resulted in a clear support of the direct
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election and Mr. Brenner requested that Council encourage the remaining
municipalities to place the same question on their ballots in the 2010 Election.
A question and answer period ensued.
3. John Mutton
Re: Regional Reform
John Mutton appeared before Council supporting the direct election of a Regional
Chairman. He noted this should be a key issue in the 2010 election.and noted the
pros and cons of a direct election and also noted there has been a decade of debate
over this issue. Mr. Mutton encouraged Council to reaffirm its previous position. in
support of direction election of the Regional Chair and requested that they encourage
the remaining municipalities who have not expressed a position on this matter to place
a question on their ballots in the 2010 election.
A question and answer period ensued.
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow Bruce Wood to be a
delegation regarding Regional Reform.
MOTION DEFEATED
4. Peter Smith
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment -A 18/09
VIVA.Retirement Living Corp.
1884 Glengrove Road
Peter Smith, 1896 Glenview Road, appeared before Council noting his concerns
regarding the impact this development would have on the surrounding
neighbourhoods. He indicated that he was not opposed to the retirement home, but
was concerned with the height and scope of the development. He stated.that one of
his main concerns was the rezoning of residential properties for commercial uses or
higher density uses and how this affects residential neighbourhoods. Mr. Smith
requested that this application be .referred back so that resident concerns could be
addressed in more detail and requested that the height of the building should be
reduced. Mr. Smith noted that the City had been veryaccommodating in considering
the concerns of the residents and hoped that they would continue to do so.
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Further discussion ensued with respect to the decibel levels of the sirens and the
consultant's findings.
Resolution # 03/10
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That.CORR. 01-10 be referred to staff to;
1. Have further discussions with the Region to obtain additional information on the
number of sirens and siren locations and report back .to Council at a future time,
and
2. Request that the Region hold public information sessions on the public alerting
project.
CARRIED ON A
RECORDED VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
YES NO
Councillor Johnson Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Littley
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
2. CORR. 02-10
CAROLYN DOWNS, CITY CLERK
CITY OF KINGSTON
216 Ontario Street
Kingston., ON K7L 2Z3
Resolution # 04/10
Moved.by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That CORR. 02=10 received from Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston, with
respect to a resolution passed at a meeting held on December 15, 2009 regarding
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the exemption of electricity sales from the Provincial portion of the harmonized sales
tax be received for information.
CARRIED
3. CORR. 03-10
MARK HOLLAND
MP AJAX-PICKERING
92 Church St. S., Suite 106
Aiax, ON L1 S 6134
Resolution # 05/10
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That CORR. 02-10 from Mark Holland, MP, Ajax-Pickering which was sent to the
Region of Durham Works Department expressing concerns with regards to the
preferred plan for the construction of a bypass route around Greenwood at Westney
Road to Highway 7 be received for information.
CARRIED
4. CORR. 04-10
NATHALIE MCCUTCHEON, PROJECT MANAGER
REGION-OF DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby ON L1 N 6A3
Resolution # 06/10
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That CORR. 04-10 from Nathalie McCutcheon, Project Manager, Region of Durham
Works Department addressed to Mark Holland, MP Ajax-Pickering in response to his
letter of December 9, 2009 regarding the Greenwood Bypass (Westney Road)
project be received for information.
CARRIED
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5. CORR. 05-10
G.P. CARROLL, PRESIDENT
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION
6355 Kennedy Road, Suite 2
Mississauga, ON
Resolution # 07/10
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That CORR. 05-10 from G.P. Carroll, President, Municipal Engineers Association,
notifying municipalities that in celebration of their 50th anniversary, a book entitled
"Sharing With Pride" has been published by the Municipal Engineers Association and
will be made available for viewing at the Pickering Public Library, Central branch, be
received for information.
CARRIED
6. CORR. 06-10
MARISA CARPINO
SUPERVISOR, CULTURE & RECREATION
CITY OF PICKERING
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L1B 6K7
Resolution # 08/10
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That CORR. 06-10 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation, City of
Pickering requesting the City of Pickering proclaim February 2010 as Black History
Month be endorsed. '
CARRIED
(VI) COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) REPORT PD 2010-01 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 01-10
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP 2008-08
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/08
Lebovic Enterprises Limited
Part Lot 18, Concession 3
City of Pickering
COUNCIL DECISION
That Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-08 submitted by Lebovic Enterprises
Limited, to permit a residential plan of subdivision on lands being on Part of Lot 18
Concession 3, as shown on the Staff Recommended Plan, Attachment #5 to
Report PD 01-10, be endorsed;
2. That the proposed conditions'of draft plan approval of subdivision to implement
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-08 as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 01-10
be endorsed;
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/08 submitted by Lebovic
Enterprises Limited, to amend the zoning of the subject property to implement
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-08, as outlined in Appendix II to Report
PD 01-10 be endorsed;
4. That the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board
Pre-Hearing on January 22, 2010, and any subsequent hearing, to support Draft
Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-08 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
A 16/08 as endorsed by Council; and
5. Further, that Council authorize the execution by the Mayor and Clerk the cost
sharing agreement to facilitate acquisition of land for the development of William
Jackson Drive and to secure cost sharing arrangements.
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 02-10
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP 2008-09
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 17/08
Lebovic Enterprises Limited
Part Lot 20, Concession 3
CitV of Pickerinq
COUNCIL DECISION
That Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-09 submitted by Lebovic Enterprises
Limited, to permit a residential plan of subdivision on lands being on Part of
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Lot 20 Concession 3, as shown on the Staff Recommended Plan, Attachment #4
to Report PD 02-10, be endorsed;
2. That 'the proposed conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval to implement
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-09 as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 02-10
be endorsed;
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 17/08 submitted by Lebovic
Enterprises Limited,. to amend the zoning of the subject property to implement
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-09, as outlined in Appendix II to Report
PD 02-10 be endorsed; and
4. Further, that the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal
Board Pre-Hearing on January 22, 2010, and any subsequent hearing to support
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-09 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
A 17/08 as endorsed by Council.
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 03-10
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP 2005-04
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 36/05
Cougs (Tillings) Limited
Part of Lot 20, Concession 3, City of Pickering
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2005-04 submitted by Cougs (Tillings) Ltd., to
permit a residential plan of subdivision on lands being on Part of Lot 20
Concession 3, as shown on the Staff Recommended Plan Attachment #4, to
Report PD 03-10, be endorsed;
2. That the proposed conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval to implement
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2004-05 as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 03-10
be endorsed;
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 36/05 submitted by Cougs
(Tillings) Ltd., to amend the zoning of the subject property to implement Draft
Plan of Subdivision SP-2005-04, as outlined in Appendix II to Report PD 03-10
be endorsed; and
4. Further, that the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal
Board Pre-Hearing on January 22, 2010, and any subsequent hearing to
support Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2005704 and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 36/05 as endorsed by Council.
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Resolution # 09/10
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That the Report of the Planning & Development Committee 2010-01, dated January 4,
2010, save and except Item 4 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 04-10
Zoning By-law Amendment - A 18/09
2121401 Ontario Limited (VIVA Retirement Living Corp.)
1884 Glengrove Road
(Lots 42, 43, 44 and Part of Service Road, Plan 509)
City of Pickering
A question and answer period ensued.
Resolution # 10/10
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That Report PD 04-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/09 be approved to permit a
retirement home and day care centre on lands being Lots 42, 43, 44 and Part of
Service Road, Plan 509; and
3. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 18/09, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 04-10, be forwarded to
City Council for enactment.
CARRIED
b) REPORT EC 2010-01 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Acting) Chief Administrative Officer, Report OS 01-10
Sustainable Pickering
-2009 Update and 2010 Work Program
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1. That Report OS 01=10 of the (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer providing an
update on the 2009,Sustainable Pickering initiative and 2010 work program be
received; and
2. That Council authorize-staff and the Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
(SPAC) to continue to work on the City's Sustainable Pickering initiative in 2010
with the continued assistance of Durham SustainAbility as outlined in this report.
2. Director, Operations & Emergency. Services, Report OES 01-10
City of Pickering Bicentennial .
-Proposed Bicentennial Proqram
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COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report OES 01-10 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the proposed City of Pickering Bicentennial Program be received;
2. That Council endorse the proposed Pickering Bicentennial Program outlined in
Appendix A (attached);
3. That City staff be authorized to coordinate the proposed Pickering Bicentennial
Program; and
4. That City staff be.authorized to seek eligible grant funding and sponsorships to
offset costs for the enhanced and new Bicentennial events.
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 01-10
2010 Interim Levy and, Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 01-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be
received;
2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2010 for all of the realty property classes;
3. That the interim levy tax instalment due dates be February 26 and April 28, 2010;
4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any
changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering due dates, in
order to ensure the tax billing process is completed,
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5. That the attached draft by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be
enacted; and
6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Resolution # 11/10
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2010-01, dated January 11, 2010, be
adopted.
CARRIED
(VII) BY-LAWS
7012/10 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of
enforcing parking restrictions on private property.
7013/10 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended,
to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area,
Region of Durharn on Lots 42, 43, 44 and part of Service Road, Plan 509, in
the City of Pickering. (A 18/09)
7014/10 Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the instalment due
dates for the Interim Levy 2010.
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Pickles moved that By-law Numbers 7012/10 to
7014/10, be adopted, and the said by-law 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
(VIII) OTHER BUSINESS
The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action. the following:
a) Councillor O'Connell gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice
of Motion regarding the public alerting system.
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b) Councillor O'Connell gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice
of Motion regarding Regional Reform and the direct election of the Regional
Chair.
c) Councillor O'Connell requested the following documentation: .
- a copy of the Region's RFP on the purchase of 29 public alerting sirens
and a copy of the invoice for those sirens.
(IX) CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
In accordance with Procedural By-law 6746/07 and the provisions of the Municipal Act, an
In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution # 12/10
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That Council go In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act for the
purpose of dealing with matters relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including municipal or local board employees and to the receiving of advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege.
1. Appointments to Boards and Committees
Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and
control of the In Camera minutes.]
That . the following appointments be confirmed thereto. for a term to :expire on
November 30, 2010:
a) Accessibility Advisory Committee
Marilyn Margaret Wallace
Susan Wilkinson
Stephanie Wilson
b) Heritage Pickerinq Advisory Committee
Reynaldo Moreno
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C) Pickering Public Library Board
Ruvette Coelho
d) Waterfront Coordinating Committee
No applications received.
CARRIED
2. Verbal Update from the Chief Administrative Officer
With respect to Potential Litigation - Outstanding Account Receivable
Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and
control of the In Camera minutes.]
Resolution # 13/10
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the recommendations as contained in the In Camera minutes of January 18,
2010 be adopted.
CARRIED in an open session of Council.
(X) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number #7015/10
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Littley, 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 January 18, 2010.
CARRIED
(XI) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Littley
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That the meeting be adjourned at 11:10 pm.
CARRIED
DATED this 18th day of January, 2010
MAYOR YAN -
DEBBIE SHIELDS
CITY CLERK
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