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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday June 20, 2011
FICKE 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor David Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
Ir P. Rodrigues
Also Present:
T. Prevedel- - Chief Administrative Officer
E. Bunstma - Director, Community Services
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development:
T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability
G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
B. Douglas Fire Chief
D. Shields - City Clerk
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(1) Invocation
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
(11) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(III) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #116%11
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
Council Minutes, May 16, 2011
In Camera Council Minutes, June 6, 2011
Special Council Meeting Minutes, June 6, 2011
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Planning & Development Committee Minutes, June 6, 2011
Executive Committee Minutes, June 13, 2011
Carried
(IV) Presentations
1. Mayor Ryan welcomed the Pickering Soccer Club, Under 16 Girls, congratulating the
team on winning the 2010 Canadian National Championship. The team, coaches and
managers were all recognized for their accomplishments and were presented with a
certificate of recognition and City of Pickering Bicentennial lawn chairs.
(V) Delegations
1. Keith Falconer, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, appeared before Council. He
recognized the Committee members and City staff. He indicated the main objective of
the Committee is to raise awareness of accessibility issues, noting that the number of
people with disabilities will rise with increased population growth. He then introduced
Terry Arvisais, Vice-Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee who provided an
overview of the 2010 accomplishments and 2011 work plan for the Accessibility
Advisory Committee. He also provided an update with respect to the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) through the aid of a power point presentation.
A question and answer period ensued. Mr. Falconer also informed Council of their
plans. to provide an online survey which they hope to have available on the City's
website this September to provide feedback from the community.
2. Laura Drake, Chair, Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee appeared before
Council and acknowledged the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory
Committee and City staff. She indicated that the Committee hopes to work with more
City Departments through the Strategic plan process. She then introduced Rhonda
Lawson, who provided an overview of the Committee's Strategic Plan. Ms. Lawson
noted the strategic goals and priorities and indicated the need to focus on obtaining
artifacts for the years between 1910 and 1920. She also explained the projected
timetable for their identified projects and provided Council with the recommendations
that were passed at their meeting of May 19, 2011.
A question and answer period ensued.
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4 (VI) Correspondence
1. Corr. 29-11
Pat Watson
Corporation of the Town of Thessalon
P.O. Box 220, 187 Main Street
Thessalon, ON M51-1 3C6
Resolution # 117/11
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean.
That Corr. 29-11 from. Pat Watson, Corporation of the Town of. Thessalon, seeking
Council support of their resolution passed on May 2, 2011 requesting the Minister of
Energy and Infrastructure to reconsider the provisions of the Green Energy and
Green Economy Act, 2009 with respect to the negative impacts created by the
installation of ground mounted solar systems be received for information.
Carried
2. Corr. 30-11
Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer
Township of South Frontenac
P.O. Box 100
4432 George Street
Sydenham, ON KOH 2T0
Resolution #118/11.
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. 30-11 from Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of South
Frontenac seeking support of a resolution passed on June 7t", 2011 with respect to
their request that the Province of Ontario introduce measures to control the sale of
products in Ontario which are completely recyclable or compostable and packaged in
materials that are completely recyclable or compostable be received for information.
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Carried
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3. Corr. 31-11
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk
Region of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
Resolution #119/11
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. 31-11 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham seeking
endorsement of a recommendation passed on June 8, 2011 with respect to
addressing the issue of the shortage of judicial resources in the Central East Region
be endorsed.
Carried
4. Corr. 32-11
Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
6th Floor, 400 University Avenue
Toronto. ON. M7A 2R9
Resolution #120/11
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. 32-11 from Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and.
Immigration seeking nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The
deadline for nominations is August 17, 2011 be received for information.
Carried
5. Corr. 33-11
Keith Falconer, Chair
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Resolution #121/11
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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That Corr. 33-11 from Keith Falconer, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee,
submitting the 2010 Annual Report and the proposed 2011 Annual Work Plan on
behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. be received for information..
Carried
(VII) Committee Reports
a) Report PD 2011-06 of the Planning & Development
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 16-11
Request for Council's. Permission to Develop through Land Severance
The Estate of Paul Pickard
1861 Woodview Avenue
(Part of Lot 12, Plan 282), City of Pickering
Council Decision
That the request by The Estate of Paul-Pickard to permit the division of the subject
lands being Part of Lot 12, Plan 282 (municipally known as 1861 Woodview Avenue)
through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved.
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 17-11
Request for Council's Permission to Develop through Land Severance
Almont Homes Inc.
1790 Rosebank Road
(Part Lot 31, Concession 1), City of Pickering
Council Decision
That the request made by Almont Homes Inc., to permit the division of the subject lands
being Part Lot 31, Concession 1 (municipally known as 1790 Rosebank Road) through
land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved.
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report, PD 18-11
Zoning Amendment Application A 11/10
Starbank Developments 1786 Corp. on behalf of Golden Prospect .
Enterprises Ltd.
1786 and 1790 Liverpool Road
(Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-15786) City of Pickering
Council Decision
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1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 submitted by Starbank
Development 1786 Corp., on lands being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 1,
40R-15786, City of Pickering to amend the zoning by-law to permit a financial
institution use with an associated drive-through facility, be endorsed;
2. That the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board
hearing to support Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 as endorsed
by Council; and
3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 11/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 18-11 be finalized and
forwarded to City Council for enactment, should the appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board be withdrawn.
b) Report EC 2011-06 of the Executive Committee
1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 26-11
2010 Year End Audit
Council Decision
1. That Report CST 26-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the Year-end Communication Report as submitted by Deloitte & Touche LLP
be received for information;
3. That the 2010 draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of
Pickering be approved; and,
4. That Deloitte & Touche LLP be reappointed to provide external auditing services
to the City of Pickering for a 5 year term.
3. Director, Community Services, Report CS 21-11
Holy Redeemer Catholic School Traffic Concerns
No Stopping By-law, Liverpool Road
No Parking By-law. Liverpool Road
School Bus Loading Zone by-law, Liverpool Road
Amendment to By-law 6604/05
Holy Redeemer Catholic School Crosswalk Relocation, Liverpool Road
Council Decision
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1. That Report CS 21-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding a proposed
amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 be received;
2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "1" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping on highways or parts of
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering;
3. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways
under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering;
4. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "3" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of a school bus loading zone on highways
or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering; and
5. That the crosswalk on Liverpool Road located at the Holy Redeemer Catholic
School north driveway be relocated to the south side of Ilona Park Road (north
intersection).
4. Director, Community Services, Report CS 22-11
Tender for Roof Replacement = East Shore Community Centre
Tender No. T-11-2011
Council Decision
1. That Report CS 22-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the Roof
Replacement at the East Shore Community Centre be received.;
2. That Tender T-11-2011 submitted by Crawford Roofing Corp. at a cost of
$291,540.00 (HST included) be accepted;
3. That the total gross project cost of $323,180 (HST included) and a net project
cost of $291,034 (net of HST rebate) including the tender amount and other
associated costs be approved;
4. That Council authorizes the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance
the projects as follows:
a) the sum of $110,000, as provided for in the 2011 approved Capital Budget. -
Senior Centre, be funded by a transfer from the Federal Gas Tax Grant
Reserve Fund;
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b) the sum of $181,034 from the 2010 approved. Capital Budget - Recreation
Arenas' Dehumidification System, be reallocated to this project and be
funded by a transfer from the Federal, Gas Tax Grant Reserve Fund;
c) the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to take any
actions necessary in order to give effect to the foregoing; and
5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary
action to give effect thereto.
5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 23-11
2011 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations
Council Decision
That Report CST 23-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the
2011 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations be received for
information.
6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 24-11
Development Charges Reserve Fund - Statement of the Treasurer for 2010
Council Decision
That Report CST 24-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer respecting the
Development Charges Reserve Fund be received for information.
7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 27-11
2010 Pre-Audit Balances of Reserves and Reserve Funds
Council Decision
That Report CST 27-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received
for information.
8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 28-11
Development Charges - Annual Indexing
Council Decision
1. That Report CST 28-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
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2. That effective July 1, 2011 as provided for in Section 16 of By-law 6978/09, the
Development Charges referred to in Sections 6 and 11 of that By-law be
increased by 1 percent; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 29-11
2011/2012 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
Council Decision
1. That Report CST 29-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the City of Pickering renew its property, liability and other insurance policies
through the Frank Cowan Company for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
inclusive on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Corporate Services
& Treasurer;
3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, as part of the Risk
Management Program, be authorized to continue the Reimbursable Deductible
Program through the Insurance Adjuster and the Frank Cowan Company and
further, that the Director be authorized to settle, any claims including any
adjusting and legal fees where it is in the City's interest to do so;
4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to purchase
additional insurance, make changes to deductibles and existing coverages, and
alter terms and conditions as becomes desirable or necessary in order to limit
potential liability exposure and to protect the assets of the City and it's elected
officials and staff; and,
5. That the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give
effect thereto.
10. Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 11-11
Bingo Licensing
Charitable Bingo and Gaming Revitalization Initiative
Council Decision
1. That the City of Pickering enter into a contract with the Ontario Lottery and
Gaming Corporation (OLGC) for electronic bingo and gaming in order to work
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with the OLGC, the Charity Organizations and Delta Bingo in a "Bingo
Revitalization Program"; and
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
Resolution #122/11
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Report PD 2011-06 of the Planning & Development Committee dated June 6,
2011 and Report EC 2011-06 of the Executive Committee dated June 13, 2011, be
adopted, save and except Item No, 2. of the Executive Committee.
Carried
2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 25-11
Fair Wade Policy
Resolution # 123/11
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CST 25-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
regarding Fair Wage Policy be received for information; and,
2. That Council adopt Recommendation 2 of Report CS 30-10 of the Director
Corporate Services & Treasurer and, the Council of the City of Pickering
:implement the Fair Wage Policy attached to report CS 30-10, as follows;
a) The attached Fair Wage Policy for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
Contracts exceeding $1 million to require that all contractors bidding on
contracts for the City provide wages, benefits and hours to their employees in
compliance with the City's Fair Wage Policy be adopted;
b) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to establish and
implement a Fair Wage Policy process and undertake any required actions;
c) That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto;
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d) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to approach the
appropriate staff of the City of Toronto for compliance investigation and
enforcement purposes.
Carried Unanimously
on a Recorded Vote
(VIII) By-laws
7144/11 Being a by-law to stop up and close the portion of road allowance between Range
3, BFC and Concession 1, Pickering, being Part 8, Plan 40R-11387 as public
highway and deem it surplus to the Corporation.
7145/11 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham being Part
of Lot 23, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (A 11/10)
7146/11 Being a by-law to exempt Part of Lots 1 and 3, Plan 40M-1918, being Parts 6, 9
and 10, Plan 40R-19416 from part lot control.
7147/11 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of
enforcing parking restrictions on private property.
7148/11 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 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.
Third Reading:
Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved that By-law Numbers 7143/11
to 7148/11, be adopted, save and except By71aw No. 7143/11 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.
Resolution # 124/11
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
Discussion ensued and the Director, Planning & Development provided clarification with
respect to the areas of coverage designated in the by-law.
7143/11 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 119 to 129 on Plan 40M-2437, Pickering, from
the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act.
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Carried on a Recorded
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Vote as Follows:
Yes No
Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean
Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles Councillor Rodrigues
Mayor Ryan
Resolution # 125/11
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the introduction of a Notice of
Motion with respect to the consolidation of Seaton and ROPA 128 at the Ontario Municipal
Board.
Motion Defeated on a
Recorded Vote as Follows:.
Yes No
Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
(1X) Other Business
1) Councillor O'Connell gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice of
Ir Motion at the July Council meeting with respect to the Seaton/ROPA 128
Consolidation .
Resolution # 126/11
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That Council move In Camera for the purpose of discussing a legal matter regarding the
decision of the 2010.Election Compliance Audit Committee.
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Councillor Dickerson. declared a conflict of interest and did not take part in the vote.
Motion Tied and Defeated on a
Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes No
Councillor O'Connell Councillor Ashe
Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles
Councillor Rodrigues Mayor Ryan
2) Councillor Rodrigues requested confirmation with respect to the timelines regarding
the Court date for the decision made by the 2010 Election Compliance Audit
Committee.
(X) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number #7149/11
Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Dickerson 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 June 20, 2011.
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
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(XI) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Carried
Dated this 20th day of June, 2011
May yan
Debbie-Shields
City Clefk \
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