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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1, 2004Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson J. Reble B. Taylor T. Melymuk B. Douglas C. Rose R. Heath R. Pym - Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Solicitor for the City - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Fire Chief - Manager, Policy - Fire Prevention Officer - Principal Planner- Development Review ABSENT: T. J. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer (Medical Leave) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 18, 2004 -1- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM Councillor Ashe declared an interest in the Minutes of October 18, 2004 because he is a Director of the Whitevale Golf Club, (111) 1. DELEGATIONS Mary McCreadie, Fund Raising Director, Ajax/Pickering Block Parent, addressed Council thanking them for the proclamation and flying the Block Parent Flag. John Wiersma, Chair, Corporate Sub-Committee of the Vital Links Campaign and Debbie McGarry, President and CEO, Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, addressed Council with respect to the Vital Links Campaign. He requested Council's endorsement and encouragement of the Vital Links Campaign and asked the City to have a staff/corporate fund raising campaign to raise $16,000. John Sabean, representing Heritage Pickering, provided a power point presentation on the Inventory of the Federal lands highlighting properties in the north, which need to be preserved. Tom Furr, representing the Parents Council for 856 Air Cadets, addressed Council with respect to access of facilities, advising of the problems being encountered in acquiring and keeping the facilities. He advised that they were using the East Shore auditorium but it has only been available once this year. He requested a commitment from Council to get a facility. The following persons addressed Council with respect to accessory dwelling units. a) Margaret Martin, 826 Sanok Drive, advised of her opposition to the accessory dwelling units by-law. The neighbouring home is rented, the tenants have no incentive to maintain the property and parking problems are ongoing. She questioned who would enforce the by-law to ensure that the owners register the units and maintain the property. b) Saul Glass, 1198 Maple Gate Road, stated his opposition to the accessory dwelling unit by-law and his concerns with respect to on street parking problems and the neighbours parking in the backyard. He further stated that By-law Enforcement will not or cannot enforce the zoning by-law and questioned why this by-law would be any different. He also questioned what incentive is in place for people to register these units. 2 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM c) William Sanderson, 1211 Maple Ridge Drive, also stated his opposition to the accessory dwelling unit by-law advising that he only found out about this proposal last Wednesday and this was not adequate notification time. He further stated that off-street parking would be a problem, illegal accessory dwelling units would be encouraged and a burden on taxes. (IV) PRESENTATION 1. Staff provided a power point presentation to Council on the Greenbelt Act, 2004 legislation. (V) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #131/04 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles For leave to introduce a motion concerning the Vital Links Campaign. CARRIED Resolution #132104 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby supports the Vital Links Campaign of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation to provide for the redevelopment of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital; and That Council commit to a 50-50 fundraising campaign to raise a total of $16,000 between the City of Pickering and its employees; and That the City's share be capped at $8,000 and any shortfall in the total campaign be raised through corporate donors. CARRIED UNANOMOUSLY -3- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM Resolution #133104 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-16 dated October 25, 2004, be adopted with the following: Item #1 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, McLean and Mayor Ryan No: Councillors Johnson and Pickles Item #3 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Johnson, Pickles and Mayor Ryan No: Councillors McLean CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #133/04(a) Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Item #1 concerning Accessory Dwelling Units be referred back to staff. Recorded Vote on Item #1 Yes: Councillors Johnson and Pickles No: LOST Councillors Ashe, Brenner, McLean and Mayor Ryan Resolution #134~04 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamation: 4 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM "Hospital Month"- December, 2004 CARRIED Resolution #135104 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report OES 33-04 regarding the Asphalt & Concrete Sidewalk Installations, be received; and That Tender No. T-4-2004 submitted by Royalcrest Paving & Contracting Ltd. for asphalt & concrete sidewalk installations at ^nnland Street, Eastbank Road, Kingston Road, Strouds Lane and Valley Farm Road and an asphalt swale on Eighth Concession Road in the amount o $196,966.14 (plus G.S.T.) and a net cost after G.S.T. rebate of $184,080.50, be accepted; and That total project cost of $245,919.00 including the tender amount, and other associated costs and a net total cost after rebates of $229,831.00, be approved; and The total costs of $229,831.00, to be funded from Current Funds in the amount of $32,831.00 and to be financed by external debt in the amount of $197,000.00, be approved; and That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project through the issuance of debentures through the Region of Durham; and a) That debt financing not exceeding the amount of $197,000.00 for a period not exceeding 10 years, at a rate to be determined; and b) That financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $16,135.00 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Picketing commencing in 2005 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; and c) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Debt and Financial Obligations approved Annual Repayment Limit for debt and other financial -5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM obligations for 2004 as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario; and d) That the Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to bring effect thereto. CARRIED (VI) BY-LAWS That Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 6393/04 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 2511, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, North Part of Lot 19, B.F.C., Range 3, City of Pickering. (A 08/04) By-law Number 6394/04 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 12 to the Official Plan for the City of Picketing (OPA 02-003/P) By-law Number 6395/04 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2511, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham. (A 19/02) By-law Number 6396~04 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2510, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham. (A 19/02) By-law Number 6397~04 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3036, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham. (A 19/02) -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM By-law Number 6398/04 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3037, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham. (A 19/02) By-law Number 6399/04 Being a by-law to provide for the registration of two-unit houses in the City of Pickering. CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6393/04, 6394/04, 6395/04, 6396/04, 6397/04, 6398/04 and 6399/04, 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 Recorded Vote on By-laws 6395~04 to 6399~04 Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, McLean and Mayor Ryan No: Councillors Johnson and Pickles (w~) 1 OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Johnson inquired into the Notice for the Intedm Control By-laws that was published in the News Advertiser on October 27, 2004. Councillor Johnson expressed the need to try to have meetings of importance when Rogers Cable would be present to cover the meeting. Councillor McLean advised that Veridian was honoured by the Board of Trade with an Award of Excellence. Councillor McLean advised that the police are investigating activities along the Seaton Trail. Councillor McLean complimented Bloomers & Britches on their events, which raised $1,000 for the restoration of the Brougham hotel. -7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM Councillor McLean commented on the barges in Frenchman's Bay. Mayor Ryan complimented the Board of Trade on their Award of Excellence program, which has honoured many businesses in Pickering. The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: Resolution #136104 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council go In Camera at 7:00 pm. CARRIED a) Mayor Ryan reviewed with Council the request of the Vital Links Campaign for the City to participate in a fundraising campaign. b) Members of Council considered Confidential Report to Council CAO 04-04 respecting Seaton matters. Resolution #137/04 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the recommendations set out in Confidential Report to Council CAO 04-04 be divided. CARRIED Resolution #138104 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council receive Staff Report CAO 04-04 in response to Resolution #123/04. CARRIED -8- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM Resolution #139104 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean That Recommendation #2 set out in Staff Report CAO 04-04 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #140~04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean That Recommendation #3 set out in Staff Report CAO 04-04 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #141/04 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Recommendation ~4 set out in Staff Report CAO 04-04 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #142~04 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council rise from the In Camera session at 7:43 pm. CARRIED -9- PICKEI G Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 1, 2004 7:30 PM (VIII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6400~04 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 November 1, 2004. CARRIED (IX) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:45 pm. DATED CITY CLERK -10- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-16 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on October 25, 2004, presents its sixteenth report to Council and recommends: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 35-04 CITY INITIATED APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN OPA 02-003/P AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19/02 TO PERMIT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN EXISTING DWELLING UNITS PROPOSED REGISTRATION BY-LAW FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 1. (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to amend Section 3.4(a) to change the definition of net residential density so that accessory dwelling units are not considered a dwelling unit for the purpose of density calculations be APPROVED, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 35-04; and (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 12 to the Pickering Official Plan to change the definition of net residential density as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 35-04 be FORWARDED to Council for enactment; and (a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/02, initiated by the City of Pickering, to permit an accessory dwelling unit in detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings, be APPROVED, as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 35-04; and b) That the draft by-laws to amend Zoning By-laws 2511, 2520, 3036, and 3037, as amended, to permit an accessory dwelling unit in detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings including a parking and unit size standard, as specified in Appendix II to Report PD 35-04 be FORWARDED to Council for enactment; and (a) That the proposed Registration By-law requiring that an accessory dwelling unit in a detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling be formally registered with the City of Pickering, be APPROVED, as set out in Appendix III to Report PD 35-04; and (b) That the draft Registration By-law requiring the registration of an accessory dwelling unit as set out in Appendix III to Report PD 35-04 be FORWARDED to Council for enactment. -11 - Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-16 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 39-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/04 Y & M BESSADA KIA CANADA INC. 1675 BAYLY STREET (NORTH PART OF LOT 19, B.F.C. RANGE 3) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/04, be APPROVED as set out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix I to Report PD 39-04, to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to permit vehicle sales and service, on lands being North Part of Lot 19, B.F.C. Range 3, City of Pickering. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/04, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 39-04 be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. CONFIDENTIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT CAO 003-04 RETAINING WALL That Council receive the confidential report of the (Acting) CAO 003-04 regarding a retaining wall; and That the recommendations set out in Confidential Report CAO 003-04 be adopted. 4. CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM OF THE SOLICITOR FOR THE CITY That the Confidential Memorandum of the Solicitor for the City dated October 18, 2004 regarding a legal matter before the Court be received; and That the offer to settle an outstanding prosecution, as set out in the said Confidential Memorandum, be accepted. -12-