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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 2, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. Mclean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 19, 2004 Councillor Johnson advised that Ron Christie's term as Chair of the Rouge Park Alliance is up and he has chosen to step down from this position. II PRESENTATION 1. Councillor Holland presented gift certificates to the winners of the Winterfest Snow Sculpture Competition. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM ~ 1. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion regarding the reduction of service at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital: a) David Sinclair, Vice Chair, Rouge Valley Health System Board of Directors, provided a review of the changes taking place at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital and the history behind these changes. He advised that both hospitals will have full service emergency. He took exception to the statement within the motion that stakeholders were not consulted when, in fact, 46 stakeholder groups were involved. b) Francis Curwood, Oxford Towers, Ajax, advised that statements were made that meetings were held with seniors groups and, she being a senior, stated that she has never met Mr. Martin or attended a consultation group. She questioned when the expansion will go ahead and where is the expanded emergency room. c) Peter Clendinneng, 46 Gregory Road, Ajax, stated that western Durham citizens have every right and should receive care from a local hospital. Directors have no one to answer to but should be subject to public scrutiny. d) Yvonne Bosch, 70 Hills Road, Ajax, provided a history of the development and growth of the Ajax Pickering Hospital. She advised that the residents of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby want and deserve a full service hospital. She provided a petition with over 6,000 names to the Clerk. b) Dr. Romas Stas, 601 Harwood Ave., provided a brief chronology of events advising that in the Amalgamation Plan both corporations agreed that Ajax and Pickering General Hospital would maintain all existing services. He further stated that these services would not only be maintained but enhanced and new services added if necessary. He advised that downsizing and downgrading of medical services at APH has reduced access to necessary health care for West Durham residents. That Health Services Restructuring Commission's directives have been violated and the Amalgamation Agreement has been breached. The downsizing and downgrading must stop and services must be restored. -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM 2. Catherine Carney-White, Executive Director, Herizon House, thanked Council for its continued support in getting the Shelter running. She advised that services are provided to women from Ajax, Pickering and Whitby and outreach services are provided to area residents. 3. Monica Olenroot, Herizon House, Capital Campaign Chair, advised that their fund raising campaign is attempting to raise $500,000 for the women's shelter. She requested that the City of Pickering Council match the contribution from the Town of Ajax of $20,000. 4. Margaret Plackitt, 1811 Rosebank Road, addressed Council seeking support and direction with respect to a fundraising proposal for the proposed Cancer Centre in Oshawa. Her proposal is to create a 2005 Canadian Calendar as was successfully done in England with all proceeds going to the new Cancer facility in Durham. (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #7/04 - Appendix I Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Committee of Whole dated January 26, 2004, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #8/04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Holland WHEREAS at the time that Scarborough Centenary and Ajax/Pickering Hospitals amalgamated under the umbrella of the Rouge Valley Health System, a commitment was made by the restructuring commission that the communities of Pickering and Ajax would not lose a full service hospital; and WHEREAS municipal governments in the Region of Durham have provided financial support to the Rouge Valley Health System on the understanding that the Ajax/Pickering Hospital would continue as a full service hospital; and -3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM WHEREAS numerous service clubs and other organizations have also raised money in support of the expansion of the Ajax/Pickering Hospital and services provided therein such as the Maternity Unit on the understanding that Ajax/Pickering Hospital would continue as a full service facility; and WHEREAS the Rouge Valley Health System has undertaken a review of its strategic plan without consulting its key stakeholders such as the residents who use the hospital, the doctors, nurses and other professional staff that work within the System and the local governments and organizations that fund the hospital; and WHEREAS this review has led to a decrease in the level of service provided by the Maternity Unit and the number of acute care beds; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests that the decision of the Board of Directors of the Rouge Valley Health System to decrease the number of acute care beds at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital by 25% from 59 to 45 be reversed; and FURTHER THAT the decision to downgrade obstetric care at Ajax/Pickering Hospital be reversed; and FURTHER THAT a full and open consultation with all stakeholders involved with the Rouge Valley Health System take place before the Board of Directors makes any restructuring decisions; and FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering assert it's position that the AjaX/Pickering Hospital be a full service hospital and request that the Board of the Rouge Valley Health System amend its strategic plan accordingly; and FURTHER THAT the Board of the Rouge Valley Health System fight for appropriate funding from the Province of Ontario to expand servicing and keep Ajax/Pickering Hospital as a full service facility as agreed to in the Amalgamation Plan of 1998; and FURTHER THAT this resolution be copied to: . Paul Martin, Prime Minister . Dan McTeague, MP . Regional Municipality of Durham . Town of Ajax -4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM . Hon. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and long Term Care . Wayne Arthurs, MPP . Durham Region Federal Ridings CARRIED AS AMENDED Recorded Vote On Motion As Amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Mclean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan No: Councillors Ashe and Johnson Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: ~esoMion #8/04J!l Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Mclean That the above resolution be amended by adding "FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering assert it's position that the Ajax Pickering Hospital be a full service hospital and request that the Board of Rouge Valley Health System amend its strategic plan accordingly; and FURTHER THAT the Board of the Rouge Valley Health System fight for appropriate funding from the Province of Ontario to expand servicing and keep Ajax Pickering Hospital as a full service facility as agreed to in the Amalgamation Plan of 1998; and" CARRIED AS AMENDED Recorded Vote on Amendment: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, Johnson, Mclean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Resolution #9/04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Holland WHEREAS the Durham Region Transit Improvement Plan identified potentially significant benefits that would accrue from further amalgamation of local conventional and specialized transit services within the Region and recommended that a business -5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM case analysis be undertaken to determine the costs, benefits and implications associated with further amalgamation of local transit services in Durham; and. WHEREAS in 2001, Durham's Draft Transportation Master Plan recommended an implementation strategy to create integrated, Region-wide conventional and specialized transit service in Durham; and WHEREAS other upper tier transit systems have capitalized on funding opportunities from senior levels of government that appear to be unavailable to lower tier providers due to the nature and scope of the funding mechanisms; and WHEREAS the Durham Community Strategic Plan included a strategic action to develop a viable, affordable and integrated transit system within the Region and linking with the rest of the Greater Toronto Area; and WHEREAS the Region of Durham may have greater opportunities to encourage enhanced GO services through Durham; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT as it would be a requirement under the Municipal Act, 2001 for a triple majority in order for the upper tier to assume full responsibility for transit, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby supports the Regional Municipality of Durham assuming full authority over bus passenger transportation systems currently provided at the lower tier effective July 1, 2004; and FURTHER THAT all transit capital such as transit buildings, buses and materials be transferred to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and FURTHER THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham commits to maintaining and enhancing current service levels; and FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer facilitate the process and discussions respecting the said transfer on the City's behalf and report back to Council; and FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Dan McTeague, MP, appropriate Ministries and all local municipalities and transit providers within the Region of Durham. CARRIED AS AMENDED -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #9/04(a) Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the above resolution be amended by adding a further operative clause to read 'FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer facilitate the process and discussions respecting the said transfer on the City's behalf and report back to Council; and' CARRIED Resolution #10/04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mclean WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering approved a pilot program in a portion of the Amberlea neighbourhood for the cart-based collection of kitchen organics on November 6, 2001; and WHEREAS this pilot program has proven to be very successful in reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and is supported by the residents who have used it; and WHEREAS due to the success of the pilot project, the kitchen organics collection program in the Amberlea neighbourhood was extended and is still ongoing; and WHEREAS Resolution #144/03 passed on October 7, 2003, endorses, in principle, the collection of kitchen organics throughout the entire City of Pickering; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests that the Regional Municipality of Durham assume responsibility for the collection of household solid waste consisting of garbage, yard waste and separated kitchen organics in the City of Pickering effective January 1, 2004 and implement the Regional Integrated Waste Management Program; and FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham use the Norseman 46.5L Green Bin curbside container and the Norseman 7.5 L kitchen container for the kitchen organic collection program in the City of Pickering and ensure delivery of the start up package consisting of -7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM bins, paper bags, and an information booklet, consistent with the Region's recommendation of May 7, 2003; and FURTHER THAT the Region carry out and administer the kitchen organic and household collection program on the basis that there will be no reduction in services or levels of service to the residents of the City of Pickering; and FURTHER THAT any cost recovery of the pilot program be reimbursed to the City of Pickering; and FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer facilitate the process and discussions respecting the transfer of the collection of household solid waste to the Region and report back to Council. CARRIED AS AMENDED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: ~ Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Holland That the above resolution be amended by adding a fourth operative clause to read: 'FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer facilitate the transfer of the collection of household solid waste to the Region; and FURTHER THAT any cost recovery of the pilot program be reimbursed to the City of Pickering' . CARRIED (V) BY-LAWS That Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: - 8- ~. "l- I I ,,~ I. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM By-law Number 6256/04 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham in Part of lot 18, Concession 1, (Parts 6 to 8,12 & 13, 40R-10635) in the City of Pickering. (A 33/00) By-law Number 6257/04 Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the installment due dates for the Interim levy 2004. By-law Number 6258/04 Being a by-law to assume roads and services under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering, in Plan 40M-1649, Pickering and to assume Fiddlers Court for public use as a public highway. By-law Number 6259/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. By-law Number 6260/04 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 15 and 17, Plan 40M-1649, Pickering as public highway. By-law Number 6261/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1649, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6262/04 Being a by-law to assume roads and services under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering in Plan 40M-1653, Pickering and to assume Tomlinson Court and Fiddlers Court for public use as public highways. -9- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM By-law Number 6263/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. By-law Number 6264/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1653, Pickering from title. By-law Number 6265/04 Being a by-law to assume the roads and services within Plan 40M-1657 and the portions of Regal Crescent being those parts of lot 27, Concession 2, Pickering, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-12899 and Part 1, Plan 40R-13226 and Darwin Drive being those parts of Lot 27, Concession 2, Pickering, designated as Part 2, Plan 40R- 12899 and Part 2, Plan 40R-13226, both dedicated as public highways by By-law 3581/90 for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering. By-law Number 6266/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. By-law Number 6267/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1657, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6268/04 Being a by-law to assume roads and services under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering in Plan 40M-1663, Pickering and to assume Arathorn Court for public use as public highway. By-law Number 6269/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. - 10- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM By-law Number 6270/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1663, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6271/04 Being a by-law to assume roads and services under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering in Plan 40M-1664, Pickering and to assume Strathmore Crescent and Wildwood Crescent for public use as public highways. By-law Number 6272/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. By-law Number 6273/04 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 103 and 104, Plan 40M-1664, Pickering, as public highways. By-law Number 6274/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1664, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6275/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1705, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6276/04 Being a by-law to assume roads and services under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering in Plan 40M-1753 and to assume Crossing Court, Major Oaks Road and Meriadoc Drive for public use as public highways. By-law Number 6277/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. - 11 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM By-law Number 6278/04 Being a by-law to authorize the Release and Removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1753, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6279/04 Being a by-law to assume roads and services under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering in Plan 40M-1757, Pickering and to assume lytton Court for public use as public highways. By-law Number 6280/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. By-law Number 6281/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1757, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6282/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1777, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6283/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 5422/98 for the collection and removal of garbage, recyclable materials, yard waste and other refuse. BY-law Number 6284/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 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. - 12 - ~.(JI 1'1 "'" I Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM By-law Number 6285/04 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Management Agreement attached hereto as Schedule "A" between the Corporation of the City of Pickering and The Canadian Progress Club - Durham South to use the facility known as the Front Street Centre. These premises are located at Water lots 1, 2 and Part of Water lot 3, Plan 65, in the City of Pickering (Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park). CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved that By-law Numbers 6256/04, 6257/04, 6258/04, 6259/04, 6260/04, 6261/04, 6262/04, 6263/04, 6264/04, 6265/04, 6266/04, 6267/04, 6268/04, 6269/04, 6270/04, 6271/04, 6272/04, 6273/04, 6274/04, 6275/04, 6276/04, 6277/04, 6278/04, 6279/04, 6280/04, 6281/04, 6282/04, 6283/04 and 6284/04 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 VI OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Mclean advised that he attended the Police Liaison Committee Meeting and read to Committee the mandate of the Committee. 2. Councillor McLean made comment concerning the fund raising initiative for the new cancer facility in Durham. Resolution #11/04 Moved by Councillor Mclean Seconded by Councillor Holland For Leave to Introduce a motion concerning a fundraising calendar for the cancer facility in Durham. CARRIED - 13- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM Resolution #12/04 Moved by Councillor Mclean Seconded by Councillor Holland WHEREAS the City of Pickering supports cancer research and the proposed Cancer Centre in Oshawa; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering supports fundraising for charitable organizations; and WHEREAS Margaret Plackitt, 1811 Rosebank Road, is attempting to bring awareness and raise funds for this Cancer Centre in Oshawa; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Pickering supports Margaret Plackitt's efforts with respect to this fundraising endeavour. CARRIED 3. Councillor Johnson commented on the request by the representatives of Herizon House. Resolution #13/04 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean Move for leave to Introduce a motion concerning funding for the Herizon House. CARRIED Resolution #14/04 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the request from the Ajax Pickering Women's Centre to match the Town of Ajax's commitment of $20,000.00 to Herizon House, be referred to staff to bring forward at the 2004 Budget Process. CARRIED - 14- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM 4. Councillor Holland spoke of the need for expansion of Frenchman's Bay School. Resolution #15/04 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Mclean For Leave to Introduce a motion concerning Frenchman's Bay School. CARRIED Resolution #16/04 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Mclean That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby supports the Parent Association of the Frenchman's Bay Public School that expansion be undertaken. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan 5. Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion concerning customer service commitment. 6. Councillor Brenner advised of a report dated January 29, 2004, concerning Boarding and Lodging Homes brought forward at the Social Services Meeting. He requested that this information be reviewed. 7. Councillor Brenner commented on the process being used by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation for assessing properties. He requested that the Sarnia resolution be reviewed and that this matter be included on a future agenda. - 15- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM 8. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: Resolution #17/04 Moved by Councillor Mclean Seconded by Councillor Brenner To move in-camera at 7:00 pm. CARRIED Resolution #18/04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That the Confidential Memorandum of the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 27,2004 concerning the Sale of City-owned lands, be approved. CARRIED Resolution #19/04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mclean That Council rise from this In Camera session at 7:04 pm. CARRIED 2. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that he would be forwarding a letter to Council with respect to the signed 401 Bridge Agreement. 3. The Chief Administrative Officer will distribute to Council the Ontario Municipal Board decision with respect to Richard and Susan Johnson Hearing 4. The Chief Administrative Officer will forward to Council information concerning Pickering Aerials. - 16- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2004 7:30 PM 5. Mayor Ryan advised that a very successful first meeting was held with the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing concerning the Growth Management Study. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW VII By-law Number 6286/04 Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, 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 2, 2004. CARRIED VIII ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11 :30 PM DATED p~ /-/0 t ~ ~ M(/'1 .. /?:~"--- //' ?' CLERK - 17- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-1 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on February 2, 2004, presents its first report to Council and recommends: 1. 2. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 37-03 lEAF & YARD WASTE COllECTION ELIMINATION OF CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW #5422/98 1. That Report OES 37-03 regarding leaf and yard waste collection - elimination of clear plastic bags be received; and 2. That Council adopt the elimination of plastic bags from leaf and yard waste collection commencing April 1 , 2004 in conjunction with an advertising and promotion campaign to Pickering residents; and 3. That a by-law to amend the City's Waste Management By-law #5422/98 to give effect to the change be forwarded to Council. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 38-03 THE CANADIAN PROGRESS CLUB - DURHAM SOUTH MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - FRONT STREET CENTRE 1. That Report OES 38-03 for the renewal of a Management Agreement with the Canadian Progress Club - Durham South for a facility owned by the City of Pickering known as Front Street Centre located at Water Lots 1, 2 and Part of Water Lot 3, Plan 65 (Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park) be received; and 2. That Council pass a by-law authorizing the execution of a Management Agreement with the Canadian Progress Club - Durham South for a three- year term commencing January 1, 2004 and ending on December 31, 2006; and 3. That in mutual consideration the sum of Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars be paid by the Canadian Progress Club for administration fees; and 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Management Ag reement. - 18 - Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-1 3. 4. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 01-04 2004 INTERIM lEVY AND INTERIM INSTALMENT DUE DATES 1. That Report CS 01-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning 2004 Interim Levy and Interim Instalment Due Dates, be received; and 2. That an interim levy be adopted for 2004 for all of the realty property classes; and 3. That the interim levy instalment due dates be February 26 and April 29, 2004; 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. PROCLAMATIONS "EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH" - MARCH. 2004 That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Epilepsy Awareness Month" - March, 2004 - 19-