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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 19, 2005
7:30 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
D. Shields
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Deputy Clerk
I) INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
II) DISCLOSURE OFINTEREST
Councillor Brenner made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict
of Interest Act with respect to Report No. CS 90-05 and By-law No. 6610-05.
Councillor Brenner stated that he had a family member that was employed in
the Animal Services Section, Clerk's Division. Councillor Brenner did not take
part in the discussion or vote on the matters.
II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Regular Council Meeting of December 5, 2005
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III)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Adopt-A-Park Ceremony
Clarica
Mayor Ryan, Councillor Brenner and Councillor Ashe presented a
certificate and plaque to representatives of Clarica Financial Services and
thanked the Company for adopting Dunmoore Park through the Adopt-A-
Park program.
Community Awareness of Cultural Celebrations in 2006
Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity
Mayor Ryan and Council thanked members of the Pickering Advisory
Committee on Race Relations & Equity for their efforts in acknowledging
cultural celebrations throughout the year and commanded the committee
on being aware of the cultural diversity in the City of Pickering.
IV)
DELEGATIONS
John Sabean, representing the Durham West Arts Centre appeared
before Council and gave a brief overview of the project plan for a Durham
West Arts Centre in the area. Mr. Sabean requested the City of
Pickering's support in the plan and stated that they were looking for
partnerships and financial assistance.
Dr. Polonsky, representing the Durham West Arts Centre appeared before
Council in support of a new Durham West Arts Centre and stated that
Durham Region needed a centre such as the Durham West Arts Centre
and requested Council support.
John Sabean, representing Heritage Pickering appeared before Council to
give a brief history on the Tullis Cottage and the Ever Green Villa and
stated he was in support of the heritage designation of the two properties.
Mary Delaney, representing Land Over Landings appeared before Council
in support of the heritage designation of the Tullis Cottage and the Ever
Green Villa. She noted that the designations would be a good thing for
these properties but, there were still many more properties that must be
saved and residents that required assistance with the up keep of the
properties they lived in. Ms. Delaney requested that Council continue to
support the residents living on airport lands.
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v)
REPORTS
Executive Committee Report EC 2005-17
Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 41-05
Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act (Bill 124)
Enactment of new building by-law to implement legislated requirements
New fees for planning and buildinq permit applications
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report PD 41-05 of the Director, Planning & Development, the
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer and the Chief Building
Official be received and that the by-law set out in Attachment #1 to
Report PD 41-05 to establish a new building permit process and
fees be forwarded to City Council for enactment; such by-law to be
effective January 1, 2006;
That the By-law set out in Attachment #2 to Report PD 41-05, to
amend the City's General Fees and Charges By-law as it applies to
planning application fees, be forwarded to City Council for
enactment; such by-law to be effective January 1, 2006; and
That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 41-05 to the
Toronto and Durham Homebuilders Associations and Urban
Development Institutes.
Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 47-05
Pickering Official Plan
- New Consolidation (Edition 4)
-Informational Revision 12 (Housekeeping Matters)
COUNCIL DECISION
That Council receive Report PD 47-05 regarding Informational
Revision 12 (Housekeeping Matters) for inclusion in Edition 4 of the
Pickering Official Plan for information; and
That Council adopt Informational Revision 12, as set out in
Appendix I to Report PD 47-05, for inclusion in Edition 4 of the
Pickering Official Plan.
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Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 48-05
Release of Subdivision Agreement from Title
Release and Abandonment of Easement
Lots 162 to 167, Plan 40M-1466, Pickering
File: D0805
COUNCIL DECISION
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute, for the purpose of
registration:
Release of the Subdivision Agreement registered as Instrument
LT323412 from title as it relates to Lots 162 to 167, Plan 40M-1466;
and
Release and Abandonment of Easement registered as Instrument
LT404424 relating to those parts of Lots 162 to 167, Plan 40M-
1466, being Pads 8 to 13, Plan 40R-10283,
Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 41-05
Stop Control By-law
- Amendment to By-law 2632/88
- Rosebank Road at Granite Court
- File: A-2130-001-05
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report OES 41-05 regarding a proposed amendment to the
Stop Sign By-law 2632/88, be received; and
That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule 'A' to
By-law 2632/88 authorizing the erection of stop signs at the
intersection of Rosebank Road at Granite Court.
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Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 42-05
Don Beer Arena Snack Bar Concession
Lease Renewal - Pickering Hockey Association
File: A-2130-001-05
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report OES 42-05, of the Director, Operations & Emergency
Services, be received; and
That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a renewal
Concession License Agreement to permit the Pickering Hockey
Association to continue to operate a snack bar concession facility at
Don Beer Arena from January 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009 that is in
the form and substance acceptable to the Director, Operations &
Emergency Services and the City Solicitor.
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Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 43-05
Pickering Recreation Complex Area Snack Bar Concessions
File: A-2130-001-05
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report OES 43-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency
Services, be received; and
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a renewal
Concession License Agreement to permit Beverly and Ron Ireland
to continue to operate snack bar concessions facilities at the
Pickering Recreation Complex (Arena Only) from January 1, 2006
to April 30, 2009 that is in the form and substance acceptable to the
Director. Operations & Emergency Services and the City Solicitor.
Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 44-05
Don Beer Arena Pro Shop
File: A-2130-001-05
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report OES 44-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency
Services, be received; and
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That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a renewal
Pro Shop License Agreement to permit Sun-Glo Marketing to
continue to operate a Pro Shop facility at Don Beer Arena from
January 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009 that is in the form and substance
acceptable to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services and
the City Solicitor.
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 92-05
The New Deal for Cities and Communities
Federal Gas Tax Revenue
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 92-05 from the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer, be received;
2. a)
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal
Gas Tax Revenues Under the New Deal for Cities and
Communities with the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario in order to facilitate the transfer of gas tax revenues
from the Government of Canada to the City of Pickering for
2005;
b) That the attached By-law be read three times and passed;
a)
That Council authorize and approve the establishment of the
Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund;
b)
That the attached By-law be read three times and passed;
and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized
to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.
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Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 96-05
Solemnization of Marriages
COUNCIL DECISION
1. That Report CS 96-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer be received;
2. That the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk be authorized to provide civil
marriage solemnization services;
3. That the fee for the civil marriage service be set at $250.00;
4. That the service be monitored for a six month period with a further
report to Council;
5. That a by-law be forwarded to Council authorizing the performance
of civil marriages for the City of Pickering; and
6. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized
to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.
13.
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 94-05
- Consolidated Municipal Traffic & Parking By-law
- Repeal of By-laws 2359/87, 55/74, 3604/90, 2632/88, 1835/84,
2366/87, 6181/03, 1684/83, 6300/04, 1660/83
COUNCIL DECISION
That Report CS 94-05 from the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer regarding a proposed consolidated traffic and parking by-
law be received;
That the attached draft by-law be enacted to provide for the
regulation of parking, vehicular and pedestrian traffic on highways
or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the
City of Pickering and on private and municipal property; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the
authority to give effect thereto.
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Resolution #219/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2005-17, dated
December 12, 2005, be adopted save and except Items 8, 10, 12
and 14.
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Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 37-05
Pesticide Use
File: A-2130
Resolution #220105
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Report OES 37-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency
Services regarding Pesticide Use, be received;
That the City of Pickering staff annually review the effectiveness of
educational programs pertaining to pesticides and their use and
investigate the potential for further development of community
awareness; and
That the City of Pickering staff continue to investigate and evaluate
alternative options to pesticides for pest control on municipal
properties.
That staff be directed to work on a plan for consideration
MOTION LOST ON A
RECORDED VOTE:
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NAY
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Mayor Ryan
Resolution #221/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Report OES 37-05 of the Director, Operations & Emergency
Services regarding Pesticide Use, be received;
That the City of Pickering staff annually review the effectiveness of
educational programs pertaining to pesticides and their use and
investigate the potential for further development of community
awareness; and
3. a)
That the City of Pickering staff continue to investigate and
evaluate alternative options to pesticides for pest control on
municipal properties;
b) That staff be directed to prepare a workplan to develop a by-law
with respect to pesticide use within the City of Pickering.
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Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 95-05
Petition from Residents Surroundinq 185 White Pine Crescent
Resolution #222/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Report CS 95-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer, concerning a petition from residents surrounding 185
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White Pine Crescent, be received for information.
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Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 90-05
2006 Interim Spending Authority
Resolution #223/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Report CS 90-05 from the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer be received;
That the 2006 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50%
of the prior years' budget including adjustments as contained in
Attachment 1 and 2, pending approval of the formal 2006 Current
Budgets by Council; and
That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
the necessary actions to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
14.Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 97-05
Appointment of Deputy Mayor
- Change in Rules of Procedure
- Process to be Followed
Resolution #224/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Report CS 97-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer concerning the Appointment of Deputy Mayor, be
received for information.
CARRIED
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VII)
MOTIONS
1. 2006 UNITED WAY GRANT
Resolution #225/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That a grant in the amount of $90,832. be allocated in the Current Budget for
the year 2006 in support of the Ajax/Pickering/Uxbridge United Way;
That this grant be based on a per household grant of $3.19 with a total
number of households of 28,474; and
That this grant be allocated in Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations &
Individuals).
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BY-LAWS
By-law 6602/05
Being a by-law to further amend by-law 2632/88 to provide for erecting of Stop
Signs at certain intersections within the City of Pickering. [Report OES 41-05]
By-law 6603/05
Being a by-law to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building
Code Act, 1992 within the City of Pickering. [Report PD 41-05]
.By-law 6604/05
Being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways, private property and
municipal property within the City of Pickering. [Report CS 94-05]
By-law 6605/051
Being a by-law to provide for Civil Marriage Services to be offered by the City of
Pickering. [Report CS 96-05]
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By-law 6606~05
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 6519/05 to confirm General Municipal
Fees and Charges pursuant to the MunicipalAct, 2001. [Report PD 41-05]
By-law 6607~05
Being a by-law to appoint persons as Lottery Licensing Officers for The
Corporation of the City of Pickering.
By-law 6608/05
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Municipal Funding Agreement for
the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues. [Report CS 92-05]
By-law 6609/05
Being a by-law to provide for the establishment of a Reserve Fund to be known
as the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund. [Report CS 92-05]
By-law 6610/05
Being a by-law to appoint Lindsey Brenner as a municipal law enforcement
officer for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws.
By-law 6611/05
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region
of Durham, in Lots 69 and 70, Plan M-14, in the City of Pickering.
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law
Numbers 6602/05, 6603/05, 6604/05, 6605/05, 6606/05, 6607/05, 6608/05,
6609/05, 6610/05 and 6611/05 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
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NOTICES OF MOTION
1. Underserviced Area for Physicians
Resolution #226105
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS the City of Pickering at their meeting held on April 14, 2003
hereby advised the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of their request
to be declared as underserviced in regards to the number of family
physicians operating within the City of Pickering;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Minister of Health, the
Honourable G. Smitherman be requested to reverse the position of his
Ministry that the City of Pickering not be designated as an underserviced
area for physicians; and
THEREFORE, that the Minister be requested to immediately review the
situation to ensure that the City of Pickering be designated as an
underserviced area for physicians.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY ON A
RECORDED VOTE
YEA
NAY
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
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Designation of Tullis Cottaqe and Ever Green Villa
Resolution #227/05
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS the Tullis Cottage and Ever Green Villa are hereby deemed to
be an important part of the heritage of the City of Pickering;
WHEREAS, the Transport Canada Heritage Working Group has scored
Tullis Cottage as a Group 1, which is defined "of major significance and
importance, worthy of designation" where "every attempt must be made to
preserve the building on its original site.";
WHEREAS the Transport Canada Heritage Working Group has also
evaluated Ever Green Villa, giving it a score of 67.4, ranking high in Group
2, which is defined as "Significant, worthy of preservation" where "The
retention of the structure in its existing context is encouraged;" and an
earlier federal inventory, completed in 1974, declared Ever Green Villa "of
substantial architectural merit and cultural importance that should be
preserved"; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that staff of the City of Pickering be
directed to take the necessary action to formally designate Tullis Cottage
and Ever Green Villa in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act,
including obtaining input from the Pickering Township Historical Society
and Heritage Pickering.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A
RECORDED VOTE
YEA NAY
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Ryan and Council wished everyone best wishes for the holiday season
and the New Year.
The following matters were considered prior to the meeting.
Resolution #228/05
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Council move into a Closed meeting of Council in order to discuss a
proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality
or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,
including communication necessary for that purpose.
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6612/05
CARRIED
Councillor Johnson, 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
December 19, 2005.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.
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DATED this 19th Day of December, 2005
MAYOR DAVID RYAN
DEBI A. BENTLEY
CITY CLERK
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