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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 25, 2005Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley T. Melymuk J. Hunwicks D. Watrous - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Community Emergency Management Coordinator - Committee Coordinator (I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) 1. DISCLOSURE OFINTEREST Councillor Ashe made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Report No. PD 31-05 of the Director, Planning & Development concerning the Whitevale Golf Club and By-law 6553/05 as he is a member of the Whitevale Golf Club. Councillor Ashe did not take part in the discussion or vote on these matters. -1- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM (111) Councillor McLean made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to By-law 6560/05 as he resides in the subdivision within which the zoning application applies. Councillor McLean did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Executive Committee Meeting of June 13, 2005 Regular Meeting of June 27, 2005 CARRIED (IV) PRESENTATIONS No presentations were made. (V) DELEGATIONS No delegations were heard. (VI) REPORTS Resolution #126/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 11-05 Nuclear Waste Management Organization Draft Study Report "Choosing a Way Forward", City of Pickerin.q's Comments on NWMO That Report CAO 11-05, concerning the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's (NWMO) Draft Study Report "Choosing a Way Forward: Future Management of Used Nuclear Fuel in Canada", be received; and That the peer review comments prepared by Acres-S&L with respect to the NWMO's Draft Study Report be endorsed and forwarded to the NWMO for consideration in preparing its Final Study Report; and -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM That the NWMO be requested to develop and describe in the Final Study Report, a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of host community compensation for the interim storage of nuclear fuel at the existing nuclear facilities, from the time the used fuel was initially located at these facilities, to the time the used fuel is permanently removed from these facilities; and That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the NWMO, the Federal Minister of Natural Resources, the Ontario Power Generation, member municipalities of CANHC, MP Dan McTeague, MP Mark Holland and MPP Wayne Arthurs. CARRIED Resolution #127/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 24-05 Xerox Photocopier- Print/Mailroom Upgrade Current Model 5895 with Proposed Model 2101 That Report CS 24-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; and That the proposal submitted by Break-Away Business Systems, an authorized Xerox dealer, to replace and upgrade the existing photocopier Model 5895 to a Model 2101, be accepted; and That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to execute an extension to the current lease agreement to provide for the above; and That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to alter terms, conditions and/or suppliers if necessary, for the Print/Mailroom to meet, maintain and provide high-speed photocopy services to the City; and 5. That staff at the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED -3- PICK EIdN(; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM Resolution #128/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 60-05 Approval of Terms of Reference for Seaton Financial Impact Study 1. That Report CS 60-05 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; and That the Terms of Reference for the Seaton Financial Impact Study (Attachment 1) be approved and that the Terms of Reference be used as a basis for the preparation of the study by the Province and future landowners; and 3. That the requirements of the Financial Impact Study be funded by the landowners and or the Province; and That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to retain the consulting services of C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd., in order to assist staff with the peer review of the above noted Financial Impact Study with the cost to be funded by the Province and or the landowners; and That Councillor Dickerson be appointed as the Council Liaison to the Steering Committee for the Seaton Financial Impact Study and report back to Council on the financial implications and ramifications; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to bring effect thereto. CARRIED AS AMENDED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: 4 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM Resolution #128/05(a) Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean That Councillor Dickerson be appointed as the Council Liaison to the Steering Committee for the Seaton Financial Impact Study and report back to Council on the financial implications and ramifications; and CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Resolution #129~05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 31-05 Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A 9/05) Whitevale Golf Club, South Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 4 East side of Golf Club Road, South of Concession 5, Pickering That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/05, submitted by the Whitevale Golf Club on the south Part of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 4, being Parts 8 & 9, Plan 40R-18997, to extend the temporary use zoning for the existing golf practice facility for an additional three-year period from July 29, 2005, to July 29, 2008, be APPROVED; and 2. That the draft implementing by-law, included with Report PD 31-05 as Appendix I, be FORWARDED to Council for enactment. CARRIED -5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM Resolution #130/05 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles o Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 32-05 Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A 25/02) Bitondo Enterprises/W. Brown Part of Lot 7, Concession 5, Picketing That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2002-05, be APPROVED AS REVISED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 32-05, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision for nine new country residential lots, submitted by Alex Artuchov on behalf of Bitondo Enterprises, on the lands being Part of Lot 7, Concession 5, City of Pickering; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/02, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Report PD 32-05, to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of the Draft Plan of Subdivision S-P-2002-05, submitted by Alex Artuchov on behalf of Bitondo Enterprises, on lands being Part of Lot 7, Concession 5, City of Pickering. CARRIED Alex Artuchov, applicant, advised that the Zoning By-law stipulates the uses of Blocks #10 and #11 and the hedgerow along the north lot line of Lot #9 as Open Space-Hazard Lands and would not permit buildings or structures on these lands. Resolution #131/05 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner 6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 25-05 No Parkin.q By-law, Amendment to By-law 2359/87 1. That Report OES 25-05 regarding a proposed amendment to the parking by- law 2359/87, be received; and -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule 'B' to By-law 2359/87 to provide for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of 'The Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. CARRIED Resolution #132105 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 26-07 Salt Management Plan That Report OES 26-05 regarding the Salt Management Plan, be received; and That Council approve and adopt the Salt Management Plan and City of Pickering staff annually review the Salt Management Plan objectives versus the operating practices and bring recommendations back to Council for consideration. CARRIED Resolution #133~05 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 29-05 Tender No. T-11-2005 - Tender for Asphalt Works on Park Crescent Brougham Road, Sideline 16 and Concession 7, Pickering 1. That Report OES 29-05 regarding the Asphalt Works for Park Crescent, Brougham Road, Sideline 16 and Concession 7, be received; and That Tender T-11-2005 submitted by Harnden & Kin!;] Construction Inc. for Asphalt Works for Park Crescent, Brougham Road, Sideline 16 and Concession 7 in the amount of $293,883.15 (G.S.T. included) be accepted; and -7- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM That the total gross project cost of $331,700 and a net project cost of $310,000 including the tender amount and other project costs identified in this report, be approved; and That the amount of $48,258 for Park Crescent and $50,550 for Brougham Road to be funded from the Easement Settlement Reserve, and the amount of $58,575 for Concession 7 to be funded from 2005 Current Funds, 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 $150,000 for a period not exceeding 10 years, at a rate to be determined be approved; and b) That the balance of $1,615 plus financing costs for Sideline 16 be funded from 2005 Current Funds; and c) That financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $19,200 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2006 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; and d) 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 obligations for 2005 as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario; and e) 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 -8- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM Resolution #134/05 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Dickerson City Clerk, Report CS 36-05 Appointments to enforce the Parking By-law at 726 Kingston Road and 1822 Whites Road, Pickerin.q That Report CS 36-05 respecting the appointment of Special Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By-law on private property, be received; and That the draft by-law to appoint persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 726 Kingston Road and 1822 Whites Road, be forwarded to Council for approval; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CARRIED (VII) NOTICE OF MOTION Resolution #135~05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to deal with Item I and 2 of the Notices of Motion directly. Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. Maintenance Standards on Highway 401 Interchanges WHEREAS the City of Pickering has embarked on an initiative to improve the aesthetic image, environment, health and economic integrity of the City by cleaning up graffiti, litter and illegal dumping at the Highway 401 interchanges; and -9- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM WHEREAS at a meeting held on June 15, 2005, the Durham Municipal Anti-Litter team met with representatives of the Ministry of Transportation to review the maintenance standards of the Highway 401 interchanges and were advised that the Province of Ontario was unwilling to complete clean ups or grass cutting that exceeded their requirement for maintenance and safety standards; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Pickering requests the Province of Ontario to provide sufficient resources to the Ministry of Transportation so that an expedient resolution to the litter problems along the Highway 401 and interchanges can be realized; and FURTHER THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to review maintenance standards to ensure that the needs of the City of Pickering are addressed and advise the City of Pickering how it will address the matter; and FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to: · Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Harinder S. Takhar · WayneArthurs, MPP CARRIED Resolution #136/05 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean 2. Request for Investigation, Immigration Watch Canada Press Release WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering has become aware of a press release from Immigration Watch Canada entitled 'London Bombings Vindicate British Immigration and Multiculturalism Critic, Enoch Powell'; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering formally requests that the Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada investigate the press release of Immigration Watch Canada, specifically as it relates to the Criminal Code and Public Incitement of Hatred; FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to: -10- PICKERINC Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM · The Honourable Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada · Mark Holland, MP, Ajax-Pickering · Dan McTeague MP, Pickering-Scarborough East · GTA Municipalities · The Honourable Gordon Campbell, Provincial Government, British Columbia CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Dickerson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan Absent: Councillor Johnson (VII) BY-LAWS Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Johnson, took leave to introduce By-law of the City of Pickering, save and except By-law Nos. 6553/05 and 6560/05 which were dealt with separately due to conflicts noted earlier: By-law 6553/05 Being a by-law to amend Temporary Use Zoning By-law 4825/96, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham on Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 4 (Parts 8 & 9, Plan 40R-18997), in the City of Pickering. (A 09/05) (Refer to Report PD 31-05) By-law 6554/05 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 726 Kingston Road and 1822 Whites Road.) (Refer to Report CS 36-05) By-law 6555/05 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. (Refer to Report OES 25-05) By-law 6556/05 Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 1, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Parts 3, 4 and 5, Plan 40R-23539 as public highways. (LD 153/05) -11 - PICK Ei, INIG Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM By-law 6557/05 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 2, Concession 6, Pickering, designated as Part 3, Plan 40R-23612 as public highway (Kinsale Road). (LD 046~04) By-law 6558~05 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 31, 32, 33 and 49 to 56, inclusive, Plan 40M-2554, from part lot control. (Mavij Homes Development Inc.) By-law 6559~05 Being a by-law to exempt Block 1 on Plan 40M-XXXX, Pickering from the part lot control provision of the Planning Act. By-law 6560~05 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 3036, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Picketing, Region of Durham, Lots 19, 20 and 21, Plan 1051, Pickering. (A 11/04) (Refer to Report PD 10-05, March 7, 2005) CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Johnson, moved that By-law Numbers 6553/05, 6554/05, 6555/05, 6556/05, 6557/05, 6558/05, 6559/05 and 6560/05 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. (w,) 1. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Councillor McLean requested a traffic study be undertaken on Dixie Road north of Glenanna Road in consideration of the installation of an IPS System. Councillor Brenner requested an update from Councillor Dickerson on a letter from Premier Dalton McGuinty with respect to Net Community Benefit as it relates to Seaton. -12- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM o Resolution #137/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles For Leave to Introduce two Motions concerning a nomination and an appointment. CARRIED Resolution #138/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That George Bourner be nominated for Provincial Senior of the Year Award. CARRIED Resolution #139105 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Chris Del Duca be appointed as a member of the Taxicab Committee. CARRIED Advisory Councillor Dickerson commented on a letter from John McKendrick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Financing and Procurement Division, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal advising that Pickering is not qualified to bid on a Courthouse for Pickering. Councillor Pickles requested that the Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs forward a letter to GO Transit requesting they undertake a clean-up of the litter located at the rail track at the Pickering GO Station. Councillor Pickles requested that the Secretary of the Accessibility Advisory Committee prepare and place ads in the newspaper requesting applications from persons interested in being members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. -13- PICK ERIN( Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: a) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services provided an overview of a proposed Full Service Recycling Bin Program. Discussion ensued on this matter. It was the consensus of Council that agreement was provided in principle pending further information being presented to Council as it relates to revenue stream and a citywide solution. b) A confidential memorandum from the Director, Operations & Emergency Services with respect to Fire Services Administration was discussed. The Director, Operations & Emergency Services was requested to report back on alternate solutions. c) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services outlined in a memorandum dated July 20, 2005 details related to the Ontario Fire Services Grant and requested comment and input from Council in preparation for the 2006 budget and priority setting. Based on the discussion, Council concurred with the recommendation of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services to allocate the grant to training and education for firefighters and public education, and further, that action in this regard commence in 2005. d) Resolution #140/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles Firefi.qhters - Line of Duty Death That the definition for a Line of Duty Death be noted as follows: 'Any firefighter whose death has been determined by the WSIB to be related to employment as a firefighter.' CARRIED e) Councillor Pickles expressed concern in relation to action and discussions related to the Valley Ridge retaining wall. Councillor Pickles was requested to outline to the Chief Administrative Officer the issues and discussions held with residents in relation to this matter. - 14- PICK ;RING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM f) Discussion ensued in relation to Zoning By-law Amendment A 14/05, Japters Realty, located on the Pickering Parkway, just west of Brock Road. The Director, Planning & Development outlined the status of the application to date and indicated that it would be forthcoming to Council in September, 2005. Resolution #141/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That the proposed take-out restaurant use request by Japter Realty, municipally located at 1691 Pickering Parkway and contained in Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/05, be approved in principle; and 2. That staff be directed to bring forward an implement by-law at the September 19, 2005 meeting of Council. CARRIED g) The Director, Planning & Development advised that a request to appear before Council as a delegation had been received from Mr. Grant Morris of Grant Morris Associates Ltd. with respect to By-law 6560/05. He advised that Mr. Morris had concern with respect to Section 5.1, d) v) of the by-law concerning the side yard requirement. h) Resolution #142/05 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council meet In Camera at 7:41 pm in order to consider the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED Members of Council discussed confidential matters related to the Public Alerting Project. The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to review Provincial legislation in relation to the original request. ii) Confidential correspondence was received from the Solicitor for the City in relation to the taxicab investigation. -15- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2005 7:55 PM iii) Councillor McLean requested that the Chief Administrative Officer pursue lease discussions related to a property matter. Resolution #143/05 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by CounCillor Ashe That Council rise from In Camera at 7:50 pm. (IX) DATED ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:40 pm. CITY CLERK -16-