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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 8, 2003 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8,2003 8:21 PM Chair: Councillor Johnson PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma N. Carroll B. Taylor T. Melymuk L. Taylor C. Rose D. Kearns - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Manager, Development Review - Manager, Policy - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of July 28, 2003 II MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. CLERK'S REPORT CL 25-03 APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 1300 & 1360 KINGSTON ROAD AND 1655 & 1665 PICKERING PARKWAY By-law Forwarded to Council - 1 - ~ Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8,2003 8:21 PM Chair: Councillor Johnson 2. PROCLAMATIONS "BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH" "INTERNATIONAL ADULT LEARNER'S WEEK" "TERRY FOX RUN DAY" "ARCHITECTURE WEEK" "INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY" "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" "FALLS PREVENTION WEEK" "WHITE RIBBON WEEK" Approved See Recommendation #1 III OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Ryan, gave notice of a motion to proceed with an injunction and overturn the Orders respecting the Seaton area based on the Superior Court of Justice Hearing regarding the Ontario Realty Corporation and the disposal of land in Markham. 2. Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Brenner, gave notice of a motion concerning objection to privatization of inspecting nuclear facilities. 3. Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Johnson, gave notice of a motion concerning traffic signage. 4. Councillor Pickles requested staff to review improvements to Glengrove Park through the 2003/2004 Budget. 5. Mayor Arthurs advised that he will be meeting with senior staff respecting his duties during the Provincial campaign. 6. Councillor Holland requested staff to investigate Balsdon Park and options for its improvement. 7. Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, gave notice of a motion concerning stop signs. -2- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8,2003 8:21 PM Chair: Councillor Johnson 8. Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Pickles, gave notice of a motion concerning No Parking. 9. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) Councillor Pickles requested staff to investigate the possibility of erecting signs on Brock Road south of Concession 3, advising trucks not to use their engine brakes. b) Councillor Pickles also requested the Solicitor for the City to investigate a landscaping structure on Thicket Lane. c) Councillor Pickles questioned the licensing requirements for ice cream trucks. d) Councillor Pickles questioned the status on the placement of Group Homes within Pickering. e) Mayor Arthurs thanked senior staff for their support during the absence of the Chief Administrative Officer. f) Councillor Holland requested staff to investigate by-laws restricting ice cream trucks. IV ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:29 pm - 3- ~ Appendix I Committee of the Whole Report COW 2003-8 That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on September 8, 2003, presents its eighth report to Council and recommends: 1. PROCLAMATIONS "BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH" "INTERNATIONAL ADULT LEARNER'S WEEK" "TERRY FOX RUN DAY" "ARCHITECTURE WEEK" "INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY" "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" "FALLS PREVENTION WEEK" "WHITE RIBBON WEEK" That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Breakfast for Learning Month" - September, 2003 "International Adult Learner's Week" - September 8 - 15, 2003 "Terry Fox Run Day" - September 14, 2003 "Architecture Week" - September 28 to October 4, 2003 "International Walk to School Day" - October 8, 2003 "Fire Prevention Week" - October 5 - 11, 2003 "Falls Prevention Week" - October 19 - 25,2003 "White Ribbon Week" - October 19 - 26, 2003 -4-