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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering City Council was held on Monday, February 7th, 2000 at
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
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N. Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
(I)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting of January 17, 2000
Special Council Meeting of January 17, 2000
Special Council Meeting of January 24, 2000
(II)
DELEGATIONS
1.
David Johnson, President, Frenchman's Bay Community Assoc., addressed
Council with respect to the Frenchman's Bay Festival. He outlined the events
planned for this, the 9th Annual Festival, and requested that Council declare June
9th, 10th and 11th as 'Frenchman's Bay Festival Weekend'. He further requested
that Council sponsor this event with a $1,500 donation and close Liverpool Road,
south ofWharfSt., for this event.
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2.
Linda Burton, 1232 Ilona Park Road, addressed Council regarding handicapped
parking. She stated that only 10% of Pickering meets the handicapped parking
by-law requirements. She requested Council commit to this by-law and ensure
the parking spots required are in place. She advised that the Provincial Traffic
Act requires signage at each spot stating 'By Permit Only' or this by-law cannot
be enforced.
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Resolution #08/00
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
To hear Mr. Battagello as a delegation.
CARRIED
3.
Richard Battagello, 2328 Canterbury Road, addressed Council to speak in
opposition to the City joining the Durham Insurance Pool. He advised that there
is more competition in the insurance industry now than five years ago and that the
savings would be far greater with an Insurance Company than with the Insurance
Pool.
4.
Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, provided Council with
an update on Regional issues. He congratulated Council and staff on Pickering's
City status. He outlined the accomplishments within the Region over 1999 and
improvements scheduled for 2000. He suggested urging the Federal Government
to make a decision concerning the Pickering Federal Lands and the continuation
ofHwy.407.
(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #09/00
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1.
That Council receive Planning Report PD3-00 respecting the status of the
Pickering ParkwaylBrock Road improvements, in fulfillment of Council's
December 20, 1999 direction to staff and Condition 1.0(t) of Council's December
20, 1999 resolution respecting application A 4/99; and
2.
That Council direct staff to bring forward an implementing by-law for Zoning By-
law Amendment Application A 4/99, incorporating conditions set out in its
December 20, 1999 resolution.
CARRIED
Resolution #10/00 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 24th, 2000, be adopted with
the following amendment:
Item #4 was deferred to the March 6th Council Meeting.
CARRIED
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Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #10(a)/00
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Item #4 of the Executive Report concerning Property & Liability Insurance be
deferred to the March 6th Council Meeting.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson and Pickles
No: Councillors Holland, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #11/00
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS the City of Pickering and residents of the City impassionedly recognize the
highest priority of protecting children, and
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WHEREAS it has been reported that the Canadian Council on Social Development in its
report entitled "the progress of Canada's Children in the Millennium" notes that the child
sex trade is increasing in Canada, and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing an appeal ITom a British Columbia
Court of Appeal decision that found the Criminal Code law against possession of child
pornography to be unconstitutional, and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has intervened to argue that Ontario must
continue to have the authority to charge and prosecute child pornographers.
NOW THEREFORE the City of Pickering and its residents respectfully request that the
Provincial and the Federal Governments give the utmost priority to the protection of
children ITom sexual exploitation as they deliberate this important case; and
THAT this resolution be distributed to the Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of
Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of
Ontario, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Janet
Ecker, M.P.P. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, Dan McTeague, M.P. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge,
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Ontario Association of Municipalities,
and Save the Children (Canada); and
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THAT the City of Pickering requests that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and
the Ontario Association of Municipalities distribute this City of Pickering resolution to
their membership requesting their support and similar resolutions to be sent to the
Honourable Anne McLellan and copied to the City of Pickering.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
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(IV)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws
of the City of Pickering:
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By-law Number 5609/00
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on
highways and on private and municipal property.
By-law Number 5610/00
Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the installment due dates for
the Interim Levy 2000.
By-law Number 5611/00
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes
(Parking Regulation- 905 Bayly St., 1915 Denmar Rd., 1310 Fieldlight Blvd. and 1345
Altona Road.)
By-law Number 5612/00
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 39, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 66, 67, 68,
69, 70, 71, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113 and 114,
Plan 40M-1969, Pickering, ITom part lot control.
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By-law Number 5613/00
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 2 and 3 and Blocks 8, 10 and 12, Plan 40M-1981,
Pickering, ITom part lot control.
By-law Number 5614/00
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended by By-law
5344/98, to implement the Official Plan ofthe City of Pickering District Planning Area,
Region of Durham in Part of Lot 15, Range 3, B.P.C., in the City of Pickering. (A 2/98)
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5609/00, 5610/00, 5611/00, 5612/00,
5613/00 and 5614/00, 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
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(V)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a Motion coming forward supporting the
request by M.P.P. Michael Gravelle for the Provincial Government to develop a
Task Force on Transportation Funding.
2.
Councillor Brenner requested a status report on the meetings being held between
the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax concerning a possible partnership on
the construction of a High School and Theatre in Ajax.
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(VI)
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Councillor Holland gave notice of a Motion commg forward concernmg
Governance.
Councillor Holland gave further notice of a Motion coming forward concerning
Storm Water Management.
Councillor Holland again gave notice of a Motion coming forward concerning the
Olympics and the environmental impact.
Councillor Ryan advised that the seniors, who have occupied the facility at the
new Western Branch location, have been temporarily relocated to the Recreation
Complex. The St. Paul's on the Hill Food Bank also have a new location and the
Bank of Nova Scotia and Canadian Women's Progress Club will be partnering
with the Food Bank.
Councillor Johnson advised of the recent land acquisitions of the Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority.
Councillor Johnson suggested that the appointment of a Special By-law
Enforcement Officer for handicapped parking be discussed at the Council retreat.
Councillor Johnson thanked all who attended his 25th Wedding Anniversary
celebration at the Claremont Community Centre.
The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy distributed and discussed
correspondence concerning the Proposed Amalgamation of Ajax and
Pickering Transit Systems.
b)
The Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy advised that a quote for
$3,200 had been received from Mr. Nick Eyles of the Peer Review Team
for a review of the Final Scope of the Environmental Assessment on the
Pickering' A' Return to Service. Council authorized the expenditure of
$3,200 for this review.
c)
Councillor Dickerson requested a status report on the Millennium Trail
bridge.
d)
Councillor Johnson spoke briefly of the Ontario Economic Conference.
He distributed copies of a book which was available at the Presidents
Luncheon and advised that he had suggested that some of the O.R.C. lands
be used for the 2008 Olympic Bid. He further advised that a debate took
place on the deregulation of hydro. He also advised that Pickering won
the Marketing Award for 'Pickering 2000'.
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
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By-law Number 5615/00
Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Johnson 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 February 7th, 2000 and
and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and
that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
CARRIED
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(VII) ADJOURNMENT
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DATED
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The Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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CLERK
APPENDIX #1
CITY OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on January 24th,
2000, presents its second report to Council and recommends:
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1.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION REPORT #1100
DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-98001
VICTORY KlNGSGATE LIMITED
(PREVIOUSL Y ROYAL HOLDINGS CANADA LIMITED)
PART OF LOT 33, RANGE 3, B.F.C.
(NORTH- WEST CORNER OF KINGSTON & AL TONA ROADS)
That Pickering City Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft Plan
of Condominium 18CDM-98001, submitted by Victory Kingsgate Limited,
for the establishment of condominium tenure on 38 townhouse units, on lands
being Part of Lot 33, Range 3, B.F.C., City of Pickering, be APPROVED AS
REVISED, subject to conditions listed in Appendix I to Recommendation
Report No. 01-00.
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PLANNING REPORT #02/00
COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT TOWN OF AJAX OFFICIAL PLAN
I. That City Council endorse Planning Report No. 02-00 as the City of
Pickering's comments on the draft Town of Ajax Official Plan; and
2. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of Planning Report No.
02-00 to the Town of Ajax and Region of Durham.
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3.
PLANNING REPORT #01100
MONITORING OF SITE PLAN APPROV ALS
That City Council receive Planning Report No. 01-00, pertaining to the
Monitoring of Site Plan Approvals.
4.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT #01/00
PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
That Report CS 01100 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
regarding property and liability insurance be received by Council; and
That the City of Pickering renew its property, liability and other coverages
through the Frank Cowan Company at a 2000/01 renewal premium of a
maximum of $245,485 plus applicable taxes for the period July 1, 2000 to
July 1, 2001 inclusive. (In 1999 Council approved a three year program with
Cowan with a maximum annual premium that may be reduced)
Deferred to March 6th Council Meetine
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CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT #02/00
2000 INTERIM LEVY AND INTERIM TAX INSTALMENT DUE DATES
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That Report CS 01/00 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
regarding 2000 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Installment Due Dates be
received and that,
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an interim levy be adopted for 2000 for all of the realty property classes;
2.
the interim levy installment due dates be February 25 and April 26,
2000;
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the Director, Corporate Se~ces & Treasurer be authorized to make any
~hanges or undertake any actIons necessary, including altering due dates,
ill order to ensure the tax billing process is completed;
4.
the attached by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes be read
three times and approved by Council; and '
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the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
MEMORANDUM OF THE CITY CLERK DATED JANUARY 19,2000
REPLACEMENT OF PAYROLL SYSTEM
That Report CS 05/99 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
regarding the replacement of the current payroll and time and attendance
systems and integration with the H/R system be received and that:
1.
the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a contract with ADP Canada
providing for the leasing of PC/Payroll for Windows, Time and
Attendance Management (e- Time) software applications;
2.
the Town's existing INFO: H/R Software be modified and the software
interface routines be developed to automatically import/export date
across the PC/Payroll and e- Time applications to provide an integrated
system with attendance reporting capabilities;
3.
funding for PC/Payroll software and conversion costs, e- Time software,
time clocks, INFO: HR conversion and Project Manager at an estimated
cost of $58,200 plus applicable taxes be provided ITom a transfer from
the Reserve for the Replacement of Equipment; and
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the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be given authority to
give effect thereto.
CLERKS REPORT #03/00
TRCA TASK FORCE ON DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS
CREEK WATERSHEDS
That the letter ITom the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated
December 23, 1999, regarding the initiation of two Task Forces to develop a
strategy on each of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds be received;
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That the sum of $20,000.00 be allocated in the Year 2000 Current Budget to
support the work required to accomplish a comprehensive watershed strategy;
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That Councillor Pickles be appointed to the Duffins Creek Watershed Task
Force and that Councillor Johnson be appointed as the alternate; and
That Councillor Pickles be appointed to the Carruthers Creek Watershed Task
Force and that Councillor Johnson be appointed as the alternate; and
That the following persons be recommended as representatives of the noted
community group to sit on the Duffins Creek or Carruthers Creek Watershed
Task Force:
REPRESENTATIVE
COMMUNITY GROUP
David Steele
PACT
Robert Guy
Business