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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 5, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 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 A. Greentree D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Supervisor, legislative Services - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 8, 2004 Special Meeting of March 8, 2004 Special Meeting of March 22, 2004 II PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor Ryan, along with Councillors Brenner and Holland, made a presentation to representatives of the Pickering Dragon Boat Club in recognition of their participation in the World Club Championships to be held in Capetown, South Africa. On behalf of Council, Mayor Ryan wished them success at the competition. - 1 - 4. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM 2. Mr. Ian Parsons, President of the Pickering Squash Club made a $20,000 cheque presentation to Council towards the funding initiative for the double squash courts at the Recreation Complex. Mayor Ryan invited the Chief Administrative Officer to join him in accepting the cheque as he has been very active with the Squash Club over the years. ~ 1. Wajid Mansouri, representing Sunoco Corp. and Paul Hill, Paul Hill Consulting addressed Council regarding the re-zoning for the Sunoco Gas Station to permit a convenience store. Mr. Mansouri requested the zoning application be approved and advised that Sunoco will consider sharing the cost of widening Brock Road if this is required in the Environmental Study Report. 2. David Grey Eagle Sanford, addressed Council regarding the sacred Huron lands in Seaton and the resolution signed by the City and the Huron Nation. He advised that he has been involved in a court case against the Provincial Government and through this trial many laws have come to light. He advised that Mr. Miller testified that before any land can be touched there needs to be broader consultation and this did not occur with the Milroy site. He approves of the Growth Management Study and supports the consultation process. He advised that he has been summoned to appear before the Chiefs and will provide them with a copy of the Study for their review.. He further reported that the Chiefs and Grand Chief want it known that they do not want the Huron lands in Seaton touched and requests Council pass a motion supporting them. Upon receipt of the verdict on May 17, 2004, he will contact the Director, Planning and Development and convey the outcome. 3. Sharon Wilson, 1924 Bowler Drive, addressed Council concerning Pickering Ajax Whitby Animal Control. She stated her concern with respect to the treatment she received from the staff of PAW and reported that she has lodged a formal complaint with the City of Pickering, Deputy Clerk. She further advised that through discussion with PAW staff, she was informed that Pickering staff take up to two months to forward tag receipts to PAW. Martin Herzog, 1873 Pinecreek Court, representing the Liverpool West Community Association, addressed Council concerning the Growth Management Study. He distributed and outlined his deputation to all members of Council. He advised that the LWCA supports the road running east from Mulberry Lane to Brock Road being removed. A special policy area should be established for Urfe -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM Creek, West Duffins Creek and key aquifer areas. The lWCA supports using the existing Taunton Road crossing to link northwards with Sideline 26 and also supports the proposed designation of Dixie Road as a Type C arterial. The LWCA proposes that the designation of Fairport Road be changed to that of a collector road and that Concession Road 3 between Fairport Road and Dixie Road should be retained. He further stated that there are insufficient policies to ensure early implementation of transit services within the study area. (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #47/04 - Appendix I Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenenr That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-5 dated March 22, 2004, be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #48/04 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby receives for information purposes correspondence from the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority dated March 22, 2004 regarding Repatriated GO Transit Funds from Durham Region; and 2. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to pursue the City of Pickering's share of funding from the Region of Durham that has been collected through GO Transit taxation for 2004. CARRIED - 3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM Resolution #49/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/03, be APPROVED to add 120 square metre accessory retail store to the existing commercial automotive use, on lands being Block B, Plan M-1024, City of Pickering, submitted by Sunoco Inc.; and 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/03, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 12-04, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. CARRIED Resolution #50/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Holland WHEREAS the City of Pickering has entered into a tripartite agreement for Animal Control Services with the Towns of Ajax and Whitby; and WHEREAS the budgeted service costs have increased from $230,000 in 2001 to $252,840 in 2004, resulting in a 10% increase; and WHEREAS the Council of The Town of Ajax passed the following resolution on March 8,2004 "That staff investigate alternatives for the Town's direct delivery of animal control services."; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby directs staff to investigate alternatives for the delivery of animal control services, including but not limited to direct delivery, partnering with neighbouring municipalities to the east or the west, and contracting with the private sector. CARRIED -4- ~'Ú¡ (J.~ . I' I " I Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Resolution #51/04 Moved by Councillor Mclean Seconded by Councillor Brenner For Leave to Introduce a Motion concerning Hate Crimes. CARRIED Resolution #52/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS hate crime is a criminal offence against persons and property based upon race, nationality or ethnic origin, language, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other similar act; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering does not tolerate and has a zero tolerance policy against such acts; and WHEREAS there has been an increase in such offensive acts across the G.T.A.; and WHEREAS such an act was carried out at the Islamic Centre in Cherrywood; and WHEREAS the City of Toronto and the Region of York have offered $10,000 each for information leading to the arrest and conviction for persons responsible for such acts; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering reaffirms its commitment to a zero tolerance of such acts of hate and racism; and THEREFORE The Corporation of the City of Pickering requests the Durham Regional Police Service to offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for such a vial act. CARRIED - 5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan rt) ßY -J..A WS That Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 6304/04 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1840/84, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, (Block B, Plan M-1024) 1800 Brock Road North, City of Pickering. (A 15/03) Bv-Iaw Number 6304/04-Tabled Bv-Iaw Number 6308/04 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1235 Radom Street). By-law Number 6309/04 Being a by-law to assume roads and services within Plans 40M-1961 , 40M-1936 and 40M-1895 under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of The City of Pickering for public use as public highways. By-law Number 6310/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licencing of places of amusement. By-law Number 6311/04 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2366/87 designating Wingarden Crescent as a through highway. -6- ~¿ú¡"~ . I' I , I Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM Bv-Iaw Number 6312/04 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 23, Plan 40M-1961 , Pickering as public highway. Bv-Iaw Number 6313/04 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 36, Plan 40M-1936, Pickering as public highway. By-law Number 6314/04 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 17 and 18, Plan 40M-1895, Pickering as public highways. Bv-Iaw Number 6315/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1961 , Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6316/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1936, Pickering, from title. By-law Number 6317/04 Being a by-law to authorize the release and removal of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1895, Pickering, from title. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with By-law Number 6304/04: Resolution #53104 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That By-law Number 6304/04 be tabled. CARRIED - 7- 7. 8. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM THIRD READING: Councillor Mclean, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that By-law Numbers 6308/04,6309/04,6310/04,6311/04,6312/04, 6313/04, 6314/04,6315/04,6316/04 and 6317/04, be adopted and the said by-law 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 thanked Mayor Ryan for his attendance at the GT A meeting where Photo Radar was discussed for use on residential streets. 2. Councillor McLean requested information from staff with respect to correspondence received concerning the closure of the Knob Hill site due to electrical problems. 3. Councillor Mclean advised that he has been approached by John Sabean concerning the distribution of the book 'Time Present, Time Past' to new Pickering residents. 4. Councillor Mclean stated the need for the Ministry of the Environment to test the bottom of the creek for contaminants from the Cherrywood spill. 5. Councillor Mclean directed staff to install bollards on the walkways in the Glendale subdivision. 6. Councillor Holland commented on the lack of recycling by fast food chains within the City and requested staff investigate if developing a by-law to make recycling mandatory could be done at the municipal level or Regional level. Councillor Brenner advised of the Super Cities Multiple Sclerosis Walk on April 18th, 9 a.m. at the Pickering High School. Councillor Pickles advised that he has received complaints concerning the heavy traffic and speeding on Stroud's Lane due to the opening from Rosebank Road to Altona Road. He was advised that traffic counts are being undertaken and the Police will be contacted. -8- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2004 7:30 PM 9. Councillor Ashe congratulated Council on their participation in the Ajax Pickering 'Bowl For Kids Sake'. 10. Mayor Ryan advised of the first Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606, Easter Parade to take place on April 10th. (VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW Bv-Iaw Number 6318/04 Councillor Johnson, 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 Special Meeting of March 22, 2004, Special Meeting of April 5, 2004 and its Regular Meeting of April 5, 2004. CARRIED (VIII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm DATED ~efll- - EPUTY~LE K -9- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-5 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on March 22, 2004, presents its fifth report to Council and recommends: 1. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 14-04 WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR PADDLING FACILITY ON WEST SPIT OF FRENCHMAN'S BAY 1. That the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend its lease agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the next three years on an annual basis commencing with the period November 1, 2003 to October 31, 2006, to accommodate a temporary compound on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay for the storage, within trailers, of canoes and kayaks associated with the club's paddling facility, be SUPPORTED by Council. 2. That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 14-04 to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 03-04 SECTION 357/358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADJUSTMENT TO TAXES 1. That Report CS 03-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; and 2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. - 10- ~ Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-5 3. CLERK'S REPORT CL 14-04 REQUEST TO DESIGNATE THE ROUGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM AS AN ADVANCED CARDIAC CARE CENTRE WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering passed Resolution #22/99 on February 15, 1999 to support the Centenary Health Centre Site of the Rouge Valley Health System as the eastern regional site for cardiac surgical services; and WHEREAS there is not a hospital that conveniently serves the City of Pickering or other areas of west Durham that provides cardiac by-pass surgery as part of the process of cardiac care; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby reiterates its support for enhanced cardiac care services at the Rouge Valley Health System; and FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to: 1. 2. 3. Rouge Valley Health System Hon. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and long Term Care Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge 4. PROCLAMATIONS: "SENIORS MONTH" "HEARING AWARENESS MONTH" That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Seniors Month" - June, 2004 "Hearing Awareness Month" - May, 2004 - 11 - Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-5 5. CLERK'S REPORT CL 17-04 APPOINTMENTS TO DURHAM REGION WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE 1. That Clerk's Report CL 17-04 regarding the Region of Durham's request to participate in the Durham Region Waterfront Coordinating Committee, be received; and 2. That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering agrees to participate in the Durham Region Waterfront Coordinating Committee, subject to the Regional Municipality of Durham achieving participant support from a minimum of five municipalities, comprising of a majority of the population of the Region; and 3. That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering appoints the following Regional Councillor, one alternate and one representative from our community to represent the City of Pickering on the Coordinating Committee: a) b) c) Regional Councillor: Councillor Holland Community Representative: David Steele Alternate Regional Councillor: Mayor Ryan - 12 -