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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 16, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner M. Holland B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor S. Reynolds A. Greentree - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Division Head, Culture & Recreation - Supervisor, Legislative Services ABSENT: Councillor Johnson - Vacation ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 2, 2004 ~ 1. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Pet Shop By-law: a) Matthew Froggatt, 1898 Fairport Road, was advised by Council to contact the Humane Society if he wished action to be taken against a particular pet store. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40 PM III b) Liz White, representing the Animal Alliance of Canada, thanked Council for their efforts with respect to this by-law and recommended that the by- law include agents and inspectors of SPCA as enforcement officers under this by-law. She further recommended a provision be provided in Section 28(a) that if a sick animal is in need of 24-hour care, this can be done without being in violation of the by-law. She also requested that a provision be included in the by-law restricting the use of punishment to the animals. Ms. White advised that some animals prefer to be together in cages as they like the companionship whereas, other animals prefer to be alone, and therefore, she requested that enforcement officers assess the situation in making a decision. c) Silia Smith, representing the World Society for the Protection of Animals, congratulated the City and advised of their support of this by-law. This will be a step forward in making pet stores more accountable, making rules clear and providing the public with a means of recourse. d) Dr. Mimi Ehrlich, representing Ajax Animal Hospital, advised that she works in the emergency clinic and spoke on "Parvo" virus including its means of transfer, symptoms and required treatment. It has been a likened virus in vet hospitals to SARS in human hospitals. She stated her support of the by-law and confirmed that the Parvo is not a reportable disease. RESOLUTIONS Resolution #20/04 - Appendix I Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Holland That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 9,2004, be adopted. CARRIED -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40PM illO BY-LAWS That Councillor Mclean, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 6254/04 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, Part of lot 18, Range 3, B.F.C., City of Pickering. (A 22/03) By-law Number 6255/04 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot 19, Range 3, in the City of Pickering. (A 19/03) By-law Number 6287/04 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. By-law Number 6288/04 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road). By-law Number 6289/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2632/88 providing for the erection of stop signs at certain intersections within the City of Pickering. By-law Number 6290104 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. - 3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40PM By-law Number 6291/04 Being a by-law to amend by-law 2632/88 providing for the erection of Stop Signs. By-law Number 6292/04 Being a by-law to amend by-law 2366/87 designating Darwin Drive as a through highway. By-law Number 6293/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 55/74 to prohibit Heavy Traffic on portion of Rosebank Road. By-law Number 6294/04 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. By-law Number 6295/04 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement for storm sewer purposes from the Owner of that part of Lot 11, Registered Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 2, Plan 40R-22481. By-law Number 6296/04 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 11, Registered Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 10, Plan 40R-11206 as public highway. By-law Number 6297/04 Being a by-law to restrict the idling of vehicles. By-law Number 6298/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6211/03 to appoint persons to committees. -4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40PM By-law Number 6299/04 Being a by-law to licence and regulate pet shops and kennels in the City of Pickering. Recorded Vote on By-law 6299/04: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Absent: Councillor Johnson By-law Number 6300/04 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 6096/03. CARRIED Council considered the following motions in conjunction with By-law 6299/04: Resolution #21104 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Section 1 (d) be amended by adding the words "and includes those establishments known as breeders." CARRIED Resolution #22/04 Moved by Councillor Mclean Seconded by Councillor Holland That the last sentence of Section 21 be amended to read as follows: "... the owner shall notify the purchasers of any previous health concerns andlor medical history as it applies to their purchased animal". CARRIED - 5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40 PM Resolution #23/04 Moved by Councillor Mclean Seconded by Councillor Holland That Section 28(c)(i)(A) be amended by adding: "...unless the pet owner expresses a specific wish for their pets to be housed together." CARRIED Resolution #24/04 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Holland That Section 34 be amended by adding the words: "and humane". CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved that By-law Numbers 6254/04, 6255/04, 6287/04, 6288/04, 6289/04, 6290/04, 6291/04, 6292/04, 6293/04, 6294/04, 6295/04, 6296/04, 6297/04, 6298/04, 6299/04 and 6300/04, 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 v OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Ashe advised that next Friday is the Ontario Power Generation kick-off bowl for Big Brothers and Sisters. 2. Councillor McLean commented on individuals using the lockers at the Rec Complex as their private locker, leaving items in overnight. The Chief Administrative Officer will direct the Director, Operations & Emergency Services to remove all locks each night by 11 :00 pm with contents going to lost and found. 3. Councillor Pickles recognized the hard work of the Claremont residents on the organization and success of the Winter Carnival. - 6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40 PM 4. Councillor Pickles advised that today is Heritage Day and, further, that the Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity held a very successful event at the Pickering Town Centre on Saturday. He thanked all who were involved in organization and participation. 5 The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that, as of Friday, all information has been received regarding the waste diversion project and that he has forwarded the invoice to the Region. b) The Chief Administrative Officer reported that funds from York Region regarding the water pipeline project remains outstanding. c) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that staff from the City of Oshawa visited out Customer Care Centre last week to learn about its operations and benefits. He further advised that our Customer Care Centre receives much positive feedback from our community. Resolution #25/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Holland To move in-camera at 7:00 pm. CARRIED A discussion took place concerning a local sports organization. Resolution #26/04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mclean That Council rise from this In Camera session at 7:45 pm. CARRIED - 7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 16, 2004 7:40 PM ~D CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6301/04 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 16, 2004. CARRIED (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm DATED . " I! ~ lJl/.I~)rJ¡ :2 ¿) tf . ~ MAV '/- ' 1ft ~ // CLERK ;/ --'-. - 8- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-2 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on February 16, 2004, presents its second report to Council and recommends: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 08-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/03 GTA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES INC. 940 BROCK ROAD PART OF lOT 19. RANGE 3 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/03, be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit additional industrial and commercial uses, except a truck depot and a waste management and transfer facility, within the existing one- storey building at 940 Brock Road, and to limit non-industrial uses to 25% of the building's floor area, on lands being Part of lot 19, Range 3, City of Pickering, submitted by Bryce Jordan of Sernas Associates on behalf of Vern Chelin of GTA Industrial Properties Inc. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/03, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Report PD 08-04, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 09-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/03 PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORP. 813-821 BROCK ROAD PART OF LOT 18. RANGE 3. B.F.C. 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/03, be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit additional industrial and commercial uses, except a truck depot and a waste management and transfer facility, within the three existing buildings at 813 - 821 Brock Road, on lands being Part of lot 18, Range3, B.F.C., City of Pickering, submitted by Bryce Jordan of Sernas Associates on behalf of Samuel Wygodny of Presidential Management & Development Corporation. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/03, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Report PD 09-04, be FOWARDED to City Council for enactment - 9-