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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 3, 2003 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2003 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma G. Paterson B. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Corporate Projects & Policy - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 20, 2003 Special Meeting of January 20, 2003 II PRESENTATION 1. Pat McNeil and Pat O'Brien, Ontario Power Generation, presented the quarterly report and gave a report on the 2002 year end and 2003 upcoming programs. Mr. McNeil presented the City with a cheque in the amount of $200,000. 2. Jan deVries, representing the Juno Beach Centre Association, addressed Council with respect to the Juno Beach Centre in France. He thanked Council for their initial support which was leverage for his requests to other Regional Municipalities for funding. He presented Councillor Ryan with a certificate in thanks of his support. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2003 7:30 p.m. 3. 4. Councillor Ryan recognized those in attendance from the Army and Air Cadets and the Bayly and Claremont Legions. He advised of the Pickering initiative to take twelve cadets and members of the Legion to Normandy to be present at the opening of the Juno Beach Centre. Mayor Arthurs advised that Councillor Johnson was awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee Metal for his enthusiastic fundraising efforts over the past 25 years. Through his volunteer efforts Councillor Johnson has raised well over 10 million dollars. Mayor Arthurs further advised that Councillor Johnson's grandfather was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal 25 years ago. III DELEGATIONS 1. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Safer Street Traffic Strategy: a) Gayle Clow, 1811 Fairport Road, advised of her delight that the Safer Street Traffic Strategy document is complete and that the uniqueness of Fairport Road was recognized. She suggested that a traffic policy be in place early in the process which addresses the need for a liaison between departments to deal with traffic matters on new applications. b) Vivian Vandenhazel, 1757 Fairport Road, questioned when the money will be allocated for traffic calming measures and when can residents apply. (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #13/03 - Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Report of the Finance & Operations Committee dated January 27, 2003, be adopted. CARRIED -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3,2003 7:30 p.m. Resolution #14/03 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS many Pickering residents use and depend on GO Transit; and WHEREAS the interests of GO Transit commuters are greatly affected by any proposed lease and renovation of Union Station by the City of Toronto and private sector interests; and WHEREAS most GO Transit commuters could be substantially inconvenienced by the proposed new configuration of TIC's Union Station subway entrance; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering wishes to ensure the changes that will be made to Union Station enhance the use by an expected increase in GO Transit patrons and do not disadvantage commuters; NOW THEREFORE enhancements be considered to provide better access for persons with disabilities, as governed by the provisions of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA); and THAT the Union Station platforms be widened, as they are too narrow now, and will become more crowded once the number of passengers doubles as GO Transit predicts will occur within the next decade; and THAT more escalators be installed to facilitate better access for all commuters, including persons with disabilities, to and from the platforms; and THAT the connection between Union Station and the PATH system starting in the Royal Bank Plaza be enhanced to provide a better connection and accommodate more people and not be blocked off with the redesigned TIC subway station; and THAT revenues from any lease of Union Station be allocated and used to improve Union Station and its transportation function to pay for the important changes needed; and THAT this motion be copied to the Mayor of the City of Toronto, the Chairman of the Region of Durham, the CEO of GO Transit, the M.P.P. for Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge, and all municipalities in Durham. CARRIED - 3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2003 7:30 p.m. M BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 6094/03 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2359/87 (Parking) to regulate 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. By-law Number 6095/03 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Pickering and T. Arnts Loam Supply Limited respecting the use of 3,824 hectares of land located on Parts 37 and 40, Plan 40R-6934 (January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004) By-law Number 6096/03 Being a by-law to name highways or portion of highways within the jurisdiction of the City to which a reduced load period designation applies and to repeal By-law 5952/02. By-law Number 6097/03 Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the instalment due dates for the Interim Levy 2003. By-law Number 6098/03 Being a by-law to authorize staff to commence all proceedings necessary for the acquisition of the land being Part of Water Lot 3, on Registered Plan No. 65, in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, also shown as being Part 3 on Registered Plan 40R-17343. CARRIED -4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2003 7:30 p.m. THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6094/03, 6095/03, 6096/03, 6097/03 and 6098/03, be adopted and. the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. Recorded Vote on By-law 6098/03 Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillor Ryan rt!) 1. 2. 4. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Councillor McLean advised that the Flea Market on Brock Road is now closed and questioned the possibility of erecting signage indicating this fact. Councillor Mclean gave notice of a motion concerning the Ontario Senior Games. 3. Councillor Holland advised that the Regional Budget Meetings begin February 4th. Councillor Holland, seconded by Councilor McLean gave notice of a motion concerning Community Clean-up. 5. Councillor Holland gave further notice of a motion concerning the East and West Boardwalk. 6. Councillor Johnson congratulated Mayor Arthurs on his role as Honorary Chair of the United Way. 7. Councillor Johnson advised that the Claremont Winter Carnival begins the weekend of February 7th. 8. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the final agreement respecting development at the south end of Liverpool Road has been signed by the Pickering Harbour Company. - 5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2003 7:30 p.m. b. Councillor Johnson requested that signage be installed on Brock Road at Major Oaks Drive to identify the intersection. c. Councillor Johnson advised of the difficulties being experienced by northern residents with respect to the Oak Ridges Moraine Legislation. ClID CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6099/03 Councilor McLean, seconded by Councilor Ryan, 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 Special Meeting of January 20, 2003 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2003. CARRIED (VIII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. DATED j~£... (ff'!O3 ~~~ MAYOR / / j' "7 eLER~ ( ~. -6- Appendix I Finance & Operations Committee Report FOC 2003-01 That the Finance & Operations Committee of the City of Pickering having met on January 27, 2003 presents its first report to Council and recommends: 1. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 04-03 SAFER STREETS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 1. That Report OES 04-03 regarding the Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy be received by Council; and 2. That the Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy Final Report (January 2003) be endorsed as a planning and technical tool; and 3. That staff market and communicate the Strategy to stakeholders involved in the process and the general public CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 03-03 2003 INTERIM LEVY AND INTERIM INSTALLMENT DUE DATES 2. 1. That Report CS 03-03 of the Director, Corporate Services, regarding 2003 Interim Levy and Interim Installment Due Dates be received; and 2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2003 for all of the realty property classes; and 3. That the interim levy installment due dates be February 26 and April 28, 2003; and 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; and 5. That the attached by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be read three times and passed by Council; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. -7-