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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 8, 2003 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 8,2003 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner PRESENT: Mayor Dave Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of October 14, 2003 ~ 1. Nicole Rioux addressed the Committee with respect to the rates charged by APT A for using the Handi Transit. She advised that for the past eight years those riding regular transit have paid a lower fare if also taking the GO Train whereas she has paid full fare when using Handi Transit and GO Train. She feels this is discrimination and must be addressed and requested that she receive free transit service for the next eight years. - 1 - 5. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 8,2003 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner III MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. CLERK'S REPORT CL 29-03 APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM SIGN BY-LAW Approved See Recommendation #1 2. REPORT OF THE MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE YEARS 2001-2003 Approved See Recommendation #2 3. CLERK'S REPORT CL 28-03 APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE PARKING BY-LAW 1792 LIVERPOOL ROAD, 575 STEEPLE HILL, 1330 AL TONA ROAD AND 1750 ALLIANCE ROAD By-law Forwarded to Council 4. CLERK'S REPORT CL 30-03 COUNCIL REMUNERATION MINOR AMENDMENTS Approved As Amended By-law Forwarded to Council See Recommendation #3 PROCLAMATION RACING AGAINST DRUGS. DURHAM WEEK - MAY 2-7.2004 Approved See Recommendation #4 -2- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 8,2003 7:45 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner IV OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion concerning defibrillators at Don Beer Arena. 2. Councillor McLean gave notice of a motion concerning Pickering Museum Village. 3. Councillor McLean commented on the abuse by residents of the handicap parking spaces and requested by-law staff to strictly enforce the handicap parking by-law. 4. Councillor McLean advised that Christmas in the Village at the Pickering Museum Village was a great success with an excellent turnout. 5. Councillor McLean advised that he met with Pat McNeil of OPG who advised that it is business as usual at the Pickering Nuclear Plant. 6. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: Resolution #166/03 Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor McLean That Committee move In-Camera at 7: 1 0 pm. 7. 8. 9. CARRIED The Solicitor for the City provided an update on a proposal. The Chief Administrative Officer reported on his discussion respecting the Pickering Harbour Company. Councillor McLean asked for further information on the proposed development at the south-west corner of Bayly St. and Church St. by Runnymede Developments. - 3- Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 8, 2003 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Brenner 11. 10. Councillor Johnson reported that there was a proposal to install a billboard sign on lands owned by Veridian Corporation on Kingston Road, however, Mayor Ryan indicated that such a sign would contravene the sign by-law. The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer reported that Canadian Tire has launched assessment appeals on all their properties in the Province of Ontario, however, he intends to defend the assessment. Resolution #167/03 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Mayor Ryan That Committee move In-Camera at 7:33 pm. 12. 13. CARRIED The Director, Operations & Emergency Services indicated that he provided a letter to all members of Committee from the organizers of the Dragon Boat Festival. Council requested the Director to work with the organization to split up events, provide more traffic control, public consultation and assess the benefits to the City of Pickering. The Chief Administrative Officer reported that the City of Pickering has received further funds from Confederation life. v ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm -4- Appendix I Committee of the Whole Report COW 2003-10 That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on December 8, 2003, presents its tenth report to Council and recommends: 1. CLERK'S REPORT CL 29-03 APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM SIGN BY-LAW That the application dated November 3, 2003 submitted by John Byberg for a variance to By-law 2439/87 (Signs) to permit a billboard sign on the south side of Highway #7 immediately west of the east intersection of Highway #7 and Concession 6 Road BE REFUSED. REPORT OF THE MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE YEARS 2001-2003 2. That the Report of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee dated October 31, 2003 providing an overview of the activities of the Committee during the years 2001-2003 be received. 3. CLERK'S REPORT CL 30-03 COUNCIL REMUNERATION MINOR AMENDMENTS 1. That Clerk's Report CL 30-03 respecting Council Remuneration and Communications Policy be received; and 2. That the draft by-law to implement the amendments with respect to remuneration, per diem payments and life insurance be forwarded to Council for enactment. 3. That Resolution #97/02, Item #2, to establish a Communications Policy be amended by deleting Section 8(b) and substituting therefore the following: 8(b) The City will cover the cost of preparing, printing and mailing newsletters, neighbourhood letters and cooperative letters as well as the cost of creating and maintaining a website. A budget per Councillor of $7,500 for the first calendar year, $7,500 for the second calendar year and $6,000 for the final calendar year of a term will be provided for these -5- ~ Appendix I Committee of the Whole Report COW 2003-10 items. If the budget is under spent in any given year, there will be no carry-forward of dollars to subsequent budgets. 5. PROCLAMATION RACING AGAINST DRUGS. DURHAM WEEK - MAY 2-7.2004 That Mayor Ryan be authorized to proclaim the week of May 2-7,2004 as Racing Against Drugs Durham Week. -6-