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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 20, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM 6PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ABSENT: K. Ashe ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll D. Bentley - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - City Clerk (I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Regular Council Meeting of February 20,2006 (III) PRESENTATIONS 1. Joanne Cross, Afsar Naqvi and Gordon Dyck of the Rotary Club of Pickering presented Mayor Ryan with an Honorary Membership to the Rotary Club. Mayor Ryan was thanked for his principles of goodwill and service to the Committee. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM Mayor Ryan thanked the members of the Rotary Club of Pickering who were in attendance and advised that he would do his utmost to live up to the high standards of the Rotary Club. (IV) DELEGATIONS 1. Joanne Dickerson Representing the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 Bay Ridges - Ladies Auxiliary Re: Update on Easter Parade and Grant Request Joanne Dickerson, a representative of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606, Bay Ridges - Ladies Auxiliary appeared before Council to thank them for the support with respect to the annual Easter Parade and to thank Council for the contribution to the Easter Parade. Ms. Dickerson outlined the parade route and advised that it would be started at 11 :00 am on April 15, 2006. 2. Leyland Gudge, Director Ida Fogo, Volunteer Co-ordinator Bishop Joseph Fisher Alvin Adams, Volunteer Administrator Word of Truth Community Resource Centre Re: Fundinq Needs of Our Centre's Proqrams Leyland Gudge, Director, Ida Fogo, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Alvin Adams, Volunteer Administrator, of the Word of Truth Community Resource Centre outlined in detail the various programs available and services offered at the Resource Centre. Council was advised that the main focus of the programs is two fold; Educational Mentoring Program and Youth Employment Training Program. The increasing operating expenses of operating these programs are proving to be a challenge for the Centre, therefore, a request of a grant in the amount of $20,400. to cover start up costs of operating expanded services for 2006 in both program areas was requested. The delegations responded to questions from Members of Council. - 2 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM 3. Roger Anderson, Regional Chair..... Region of Durham Re: Annual Address to the City of Pickerinq Roger Anderson, Regional Chair appeared before Council for the purpose of providing an annual update on the 'State of the Region'. He outlined a number of events of the past year and the challenges facing Durham Region in 2006. He made specific reference to an Agreement with the Federal Government to flow the Gas Tax to municipalities, noting that the Region will receive $4.9 million in gas tax funds for 2005 and the same amount in 2006; federal-provincial- municipal memorandum of understanding on Affordable Housing; reforms to the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board process introduced; and a Courthouse in Downtown House. Regional, he advised that 2005 was a busy year noting the opening of the new Regional Headquarters being completed on time and on budget. Another major achievement of 2005 was the transition to Regional Transit, bringing the five existing transit operations under one umbrella. Mr. Anderson further outlined in detail other areas of progress in 2005 and in summary stated that good things are happening in Durham on complex issues like transit, waste management and protecting water resources. He advised that Durham is leading the pack and despite some obstacles in our way, 2006 is another year full of promise for our Region. A question and answer period ensued. 4. Mr. David Winer, Kagan, Shastri, Barristers & Solicitors Suzan Selimovska, Applicant Re: Report CS 17-06 David Winer, Solicitor for the applicant and Suzan Selimovska, applicant, appeared before the Committee with respect to Report CS 17-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning an application before the Alcohol & Gaming Commission for the establishment 'Jukebox Live', which is municipally located at 1211 Kingston Road, Pickering. Mr. Winer advised that Ms. Selimovska was a new owner and was not aware of the past concerns related to this establishment. He stated that his client was co-operating with staff with respect to planning concerns, such as sign permits etc. A detailed question and answer period ensued with respect to the type of the establishment Ms. Selimovska would be operating; the hours of operations; - 3 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM whether it was a restaurant and or nightclub venue and security measures that would be in place. N) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 14-06 JAMES O'MARA DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & APPROVALS BRANCH MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT 2 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON M4V 1 L5 Acknowledging receipt of correspondence with respect to concerns from the City over the Ontario Realty Corporation's (ORC) proposed Seaton Land Transfer (the Project) and advising that the Project is being planned as a Schedule C project under the Class Environmental Assessment Process for ORC Realty Activities (Class EA). Further, the Class EA requires ORC to plan these projects under Schedule B, but in response to public comments, ORC elected to consider the project under the more comprehensive Schedule C process. Mr. O'Mara further advised that staff at the Ministry will review the issues and concerns of the City and provide any project documentation and any other information necessary to assist the ministry in its review of your request. 2. CORR. 15-06 DICK O'BRIEN CHAIR, TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ontario Advising Council that at a meeting held on January 27, 2006 amended Resolution #A300/05 and #A301/05 in regards to the Draft Clean Water Act 2005 was approved. 3. CORR. 16-06 DR. DAVID M. WARDLAW CHAIR, SCI-TECH ONTARIO 302 Brookwood Blvd. Whitby. ON L 1 R 2A3 - 4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM Advising that across the country over 500,000 elementary and high-school students are preparing to take part in science and technology fairs during the month of March and as part of the celebration, Sci-Tech Ontario is proclaiming as March as Youth Science Month in Ontario for the sixth year in a row. Sci-Tech Ontario is a non-profit organization whose primary focus is to foster and enrich the participation of Ontario youth in project-based science and research activities. Therefore, requesting that the City of Pickering proclaim the month of March, 'Youth Science Month.' Resolution #32/06 That Correspondence Items 1 and 2 be received for information and that as per Item 3, the month of March be proclaimed 'Youth Science Month'. CARRIED (VI) REPORTS - NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 14-06 Tender for Cleaning Services Tender No. T-1-2006 File: A-2130-001-06 Resolution #33/06 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report OES 14-06 regarding Cleaning Services be received; 2. That Tender No. T-1-2006 submitted by In-Pro Cleaning Systems Ltd. for cleaning services for a three-year term, in the amount of $491,015.88 plus GST, be approved for the following facilities: Pickerinq Municipal Facilities Pickering Civic Complex Operations Centre East Shore Community Centre Petticoat Creek Community Centre Recreation Complex West Shore Community Centre Pickerinq Public Libraries Main Branch Claremont Branch Greenwood Branch Petticoat Creek Branch Whitevale Branch - 5 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, CS 17-06 Notice of Application for a Liquor Licence "Jukebox Live" - 1211 Kinqston Road, Pickerinq Detailed discussion ensued on this matter. A delegation on this matter was heard earlier in the meeting. Questions arose with respect to the timing of a submission to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission and the role of Council in responding to the application. It was the consensus of Council that a further meeting might be required with the applicant, therefore, dependent upon this meeting, it would be determined if a Special meeting was required to further deal with the matter. Resolution #34/06 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CS 17-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received for information. CARRIED Based on a further meeting being held with the applicant, a Special Meeting of Council may be held on Monday, March 27, 2006. (VI) MOTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS 1. Request by Councillor Pickles on behalf of the Race Relations & Equity Committee to proclaim March 21,2006 as 'United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Resolution #35/06 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner - 6 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM 'That the City of Pickering hereby proclaim March 21, 2006 as United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.' CARRIED (VI) BY-LAWS Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce a by-law of the City of Pickering: Bv-Iaw 6544/06 A by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 28, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Pickering, designated as Part 3, Plan 40R-13864, as public highway (Oklahoma Road). [This by- law implements review by staff as part of the Region's proposed intersection improvements at Whites Road and Oklahoma Drive]. THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Number 6544/06 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 (VII) OTHER BUSINESS There were no items of Other Business. (VIII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6545/06 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Pickles, 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 March 20, 2006. CARRIED - 7 - Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 20, 2006 7:30 PM (IX) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm. DATED this 20th day of March, 2006. - 8 -