HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 3, 2005Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 3, 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
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
S. Reynolds
D. Bentley
D. Shields
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- Acting Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- City Clerk
- Deputy Clerk
(i)
INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation
(11)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Regular Council Meeting of September 19, 2005
Special Council Meeting of September 19, 2005
CARRIED
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(111) REPORTS
1. Executive Committee Report EC 2005-12
(2)
Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 40-05
Disposal of Lands
Blocks 31, 32 and 33, Plan 40M-1538, Pickering
Acorn Lane, Claremont
COUNCIL DECISION
A by-law be enacted to:
(a) declare Blocks 31, 32 and 33, Plan 40M-1538 surplus to the needs of
the Corporation for the purpose of sale by the Corporation; and
(b)
authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, Director, Planning & Development
and the City Solicitor to obtain all relevant documentation and
execute all documentation required to effect the sale of Blocks 31, 32
and 33, Plan 40M-1538 to the adjacent owners for nominal
consideration, subject to any required easements.
(3)
Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 32-05
Request for funding support from Toronto and Region Conservation
"Fish Habitat Restoration Project" in Claremont Conservation area
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Council receive Report OES 32-05 of the Director, Operations &
Emergency Services, regarding a funding request from TRCA; and
2. That Council approve the request for funding assistance; and
3. That the amount of $10,000 be charged to Account #2195-2712 as a
Joint Funded Environmental Project.
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(5) Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 62-05
Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 62-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer, concerning Formal Quotations- Quarterly Report for
Information, be received and forwarded to Council for information.
(6) Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 64-05
Cash Position Report as at June 30, 2005
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 64-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer, concerning the Cash Position Report as at June 30, 2005,
be received for information.
(7)
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 67-05
Appointment to enforce the Parking By-law at 1890 Valley Farm Road,
1355 Kingston Road, 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street,
1865 Kingston Road, 650 Kingston Road, 705 Kingston Road,
1915 Denmar Road and 1467 Whites Road North
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 67-05 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 1890 Valley Farm Road, 1355 Kingston Road, 1822 Whites
Road, 1100 Begley Street, 1865 Kingston Road, 650 Kingston Road,
705 Kingston Road, 1915 Denmar Road and 1467 Whites Road
North, 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.
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(8)
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 69-05
Application for Minor Variance to Sign By-law 2439~87, as amended
Shell Canada Products Limited
935 Liverpool Road, Pickerin.q
COUNCIL DECISION
That the application for minor variance to Sign By-law 2439/87, as
outlined in Report CS 69-05 of the City Clerk, submitted by Walker,
Nott, Dragicevic Assocaites Limited on behalf of Shell Canada
Products Limited, for property municipally known as 935 Liverpool
Road, Pickering, BE APPROVED.
(10)
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 73-05
Establishment of Baylawn-Primrose Neighbourhood Watch and
Talltrees Nei,qhbourhood Watch
COUNCIL DECISION
That the letters from the Durham Regional Police Service dated July
25, 2005 endorsing the establishment of the Baylawn-Primrose
Neighbourhood Watch and Talltrees Neighbourhood Watch, be
received; and
That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby
endorses the Baylawn-Pdmrose Neighbourhood Watch and Talltrees
Neighbourhood Watch and approves the installation of
Neighbourhood Watch signs at the entrances to the subject areas.
Resolution #168/05
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-12, dated
September 26, 2005, be adopted, save and except Items 1,4 and 9.
CARRIED
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Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 36-05
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2002-06
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 27/02
Silver Lane Estates Inc. on behalf of E. Williamson
Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, City of Pickerin,q
Resolution # 169/05
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2002-06 submitted by
Silver Lane Estates Inc. on behalf of E. Williamson, on lands being
Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, City of Pickering, to permit the
development of a plan of subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 36-05, as amended to
reflect the revision of Condition 2.3.12 by adding to the end of the
sentence "and the architectural design statement require that every
effort be made to achieve two parking spaces in front of the garage
for townhouse dwelling units; and
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 27~02, submitted by
Silver Lane Estates Inc. on behalf of E. Williamson, on lands being
Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, City of Pickering, to establish
performance standards to permit the development of a plan of
subdivision for semi-detached and townhouse dwelling units, be
APPROVED; and
That the amending zoning by-law, to implement Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 27/02, as set out in Appendix II to Report
PD 36-05, be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment; and
That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and
notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting
notice, public meeting report and at the public meeting differs to
some degree from that presented in the Information Report No. 07-03
presented at the February 20, 2003 Public Information Meeting, such
difference are not substantial enough to require further notice and
another public meeting.
CARRIED
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(4)
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 56-05
Request for Expansion of Permitted Area for Body Rub Parlours
Brock.Spa, 1600 Alliance Road, Pickerin.q
Noel Gerry, Barrister & Solicitor for The Brock Spa, requested a deferral
of Report CS 56-05 to the October 17, 2005 meeting of City Council
Resolution # 170/05
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That Report CS 56-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer, be deferred to the October 17, 2005 meeting of City
Council.
CARRIED
(9) Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 70-05
Outstandin.q Recovery of Water Bomber Costs
Resolution # 171/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Report CS 70-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer, be referred back to staff for further investigation.
CARRIED
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III) REPORTS (NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
(1) Council Office, Report CO 03-05
City of Pickering 2005 Annual Accessibility Plan
-Reviewed by the Accessibility Advisory Committee
for Council Consideration
Resolution #172/05
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report CO 03-05 regarding the City of Pickering 2005 Annual
Accessibility Plan be received; and
That Council endorse the City of Pickering 2005 Annual Accessibility Plan
as presented and reviewed by the City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
CARRIED
(2) Proclamations:
"World Breastfeedin.q Week" - October 1 - 7, 2005
Resolution #173/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That October I - 7, 2005 be proclaimed World Breastfeeding Week.
CARRIED
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IV) MOTIONS
Ontario Hedtage Foundation
Heritage Community Recognition Program
Nomination for Herita.qe Leaders
Resolution #174/05
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That John Sabean be nominated as Hedtage Leader under the Heritage
Community Recognition Program; and
2. That the City Clerk prepare the necessary documentation to give effect to
this nomination.
CARRIED
v)
BY-LAWS
By-law 6582~05
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes
(Parking Regulation - 1890 Valley Farm Road, 1355 Kingston Road, 1822
Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street, 1865 Kingston Road, 650 Kingston Road, 705
Kingston Road, 1915 Denmar Road and 1467 Whites Road, North.) (Refer to
Report CS 67-05)
By-law 6583/05
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 5, Registrar's Compiled Plan 819,
Pickering, designated as Part 4, Plan 40R-21838 and those parts of Lot 6,
Registrar's Compiled Plan 819, Pickering, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 4, Plan
40R-22752 as public highway and name them "Helm Street".
By-law 6584/05
Being a by-law to declare certain municipal lands being Blocks 31, 32 and 33,
Plan 40M-1538 surplus to the needs of the City of Pickering and to authorize
their sale to the adjacent owners. (Refer to Report PD 40-05)
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By-law 6585~05
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham for Part
Lot 32, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (Refer to Report PD 36-05)
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Dickerson, moved that By-law
Numbers 6582~05, 6583/05, 6584~05 and 6585/05 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.
CARRIED
NOTICES OF MOTION
(2) Commerative Stamp Honourin.q John Allan Cameron
Resolution #175/05
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
THAT in honour of John Allan Cameron, Godfather of Celtic Music, the
City of Pickering hereby gives notice of its request to honour this fine
citizen of the City of Pickering and great Canadian, through a request to
Canada Post for a stamp to commerate his significant achievements;
entertaining our troops globally; Pickering Lifetime Achievement and 2004
Order of Canada;
THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare the necessary application to
give effect to this request; and
FURTHER THAT support from the following be hereby requested in order
to ensure John Allan Cameron is honoured;
· Mark Holland, MP;
· Dan McTeague, MP
· Governor General of Canada
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Municipalities of Cape Breton, NB; Halifax, NS;
Fergus, ON; Markham, ON; Uxbridge, ON; Region
of Durham, ON; Wellington County, ON
· Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and
· The Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(1) Red Light Cameras
Resolution #176/05
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS the City of Pickering, in light of recommendations presented to
Regional Council through Report #2005-W-97 of the Commissioner of
Works, wishes to reconfirm the previous resolution of Council, dated May
20, 2003 with respect to the feasibility of implementing Red Light Cameras
for use at signalized intersections in the City of Picketing; and
FURTHER, reconfirm the issue of safety of the residents of the City of
Pickering; the extensive studies completed outlining the benefits of a Red
Light Camera Project and the success of municipalities, such as the City
of Toronto who participated in the original two year pilot project of the
Province of Ontario; and
THAT the Region of Durham be so advised of the previous resolution of
the Council of the City of Pickering, as noted;
Resolution #72/03 - May 20, 2003
WHEREAS in a survey undertaken by the Traffic Injury Research
Foundation (TIRF), over 80% of Ontarians surveyed consider red
light running and aggressive drivers to be a serious problem; and
WHEREAS in the same survey, 76% of those surveyed agreed that
there should be greater enforcement of all traffic laws; and
WHEREAS the TIRF survey found that Ontarians' support for the
use of technology, and in particular Red Light Cameras, to reduce
red light running was in excess of 79%; and
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WHEREAS statistics gathered by the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety shows that jurisdictions in the United States that
use Red Light Cameras experience 29% fewer injury crashes at
signalized intersections; and
WHEREAS the same statistics gathered by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety shows that in Canadian jurisdictions that use
Red Light Cameras, there is a decline in red light violations that
range from 35% to 98%;
WHEREAS the use of technology to enforce traffic regulations has
been endorsed by:
· The Toronto Police Service
· The Ontario and Canadian Associations of Chiefs of Police
The Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Sunnybrook Hospital
· The Canada Safety Council
· The Traffic Injury Research Foundation
· The Ontario Construction Association; and
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Pickering hereby directs staff to work with the staff of the Regional
Municipality of Durham and the Durham Regional Police Service to
investigate the feasibility of implementing Red Light Cameras for use
at signalized intersections in the City of Pickering; and
FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham be so advised.
CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE
Yea Nay
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
Councillor Johnson absent for Item VI) (1)
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VII)
OTHER BUSINESS
(1)
Councillor Pickles referred to a Due Diligence Study being completed for the
Pickering Airport and questioned when the Division Head, Corporate Projects
& Policy would be presenting a report on this matter.
Mayor Ryan requested Members of Council to provide their comments to staff
and in turn, staff would also formulate any comments received to date from
Members of the public.
(2)
Councillor Dickerson questioned when information would be coming forward
with regards to the cost of filling in a storm water ditch on the southeast side
of Bailey Street and Brock Road. He requested a response as soon as
possible.
(3)
Councillor Brenner questioned when a report would be coming forward with
regards to the performing of Civil Marriages. He also requested that staff look
at dedicating lanes for car-pooling purposes for future consideration.
(4)
Councillor McLean congratulated staff on the Fall Family Festival at the
Pickering Museum and noted that it was a great event. Councillor McLean
also questioned what was happening with the St Martin's Centre, he noted
that Roger Anderson, Chair of the Region of Durham had sent a letter and
asked staff to look into getting more information with respect to outstanding
issues regarding major repairs and mould remediation.
(5) The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting:
Resolution #177/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Council move into a closed meeting of Council in order to discuss a
matter subject to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the City; the receiving of advice that is
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose; and, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for
Regional Corporation purposes.
CARRIED
Refer to the 'Closed' minutes of Council dated October 3, 2005.
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Resolution #178/05
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Council rise and ratify the actions taken at the 'In Camera' session.
CARRIED
~x)
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6586/05
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Dickerson, 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
October 3, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:08 pm.
DATED this 3rd day of October, 2005
CARRIED