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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 5, 2006
7:30 PM
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCillORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
B. Mclean
D. Pickles
K. Ashe - Absent
ALSO PRESENT:
1. J. Quinn
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
D. Bentley
D. Shields
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Deputy Clerk
I)
INVOCA TION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
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Invocation.
II)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Executive/Council Meeting of May 8,2006
"In Camera" Council Meeting of May 8, 2006
"in Camera" Council Meeting of May 23, 2006
CARRIED
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PRESENTATIONS
III)
1.
St. Mary's Catholic S.S.
Thank Council for Providina Venue for Art Work
Jennifer O'leary, Art and Photography Teacher and Mary Curran, Principal of St.
Mary's Catholic Secondary School appeared before Council to thank the City of
Pickering for the use of City Hall to display the art work of students from St.
Mary's. This years exhibit was called Synesthesia, symbolizing a fusion of the
senses, like the ability to see sound, or hear colour. St. Mary's Catholic showed
their appreciation by presenting a painting done by lynn Harding, a Grade 12
student, to the City of Pickering.
DELEGA TIONS
IV)
1.
let Them Be Kids Coordinating Committee
Invitation for The City of Pickerina to participate June 8.9 & 10. 2006
Shirley Van Steen, Director of Social Services for the Regional Municipality of
Durham and Will Ganitis of Bell Canada appeared before Council to update them
on the initiative and upcoming events of their program. They stated that the
program is a Canada-wide initiative that helps educate communities on how to
remove barriers to recreation for children and youth living in low-income families.
They invited the City of Pickering to participate in the upcoming events on June
8,9 and 10,2006.
2.
Pickering Soccer Club
Re: Update on Club Activities
Shelly Augustine, Special Events Board Member and Tony la Ferrara, Head
Coach of the Pickering Soccer Club appeared before Council to update them on
Club activities and accomplishments. Mr. laFerrara also noted that additional
soccer fields and an indoor soccer facility would benefit soccer in the City of
Pickering event more.
3.
Re: Update on CAVE Activities
lew Golding, Janet McPherson and Katalin Mclean members of the CAVE
Committee appeared before Council to update them on the progress and
activities of the CAVE Committee. They noted that some of the initiatives were
creating a logo, sending out surveys and questionnaires, creating a CD and a
long-term goal of creating a Pickering Youth Strategy.
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4.
Samantha Keser
Barrister & Solicitor
Re: PD 33-06 Zonina Bv-Iaw Amendment - Application A 1/06
Samantha Keser, Barrister and Solicitor appeared before Council in support of
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/06. Ms. Keser reiterated that her
client had met all recommendations and requirements of the application.
5.
Renata Rozinger
Resident
Re: OES 23-06 Traffic Concerns - Rouaemount Drive
Renata Rozinger, 1200 The Esplanade appeared before Council in opposition to an all
way stop at Rougemount Drive and Pine Ridge Drive. She noted that traffic studies did
not warrant an all way stop at this location and stated that stop signs were not to be
used as a speed control device. She stated that she felt the all way stop would create
problems due to the fact that it would slow down emergency service response time and
in bad weather could be more detrimental.
V)
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
CORR. 31-06
DAVID CAPLAN, MINISTER
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC
INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
6th Floor, Mowat Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto. ON M7A 1l2
That CORR. 31-06 thanking the City of Pickering for our feedback on the Proposed
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) be received as information. The
Minister advises that his government will carefully review the City of Pickering's
recommendations as they prepare the final Growth Plan. Minister Caplan further
advises that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is developing the Central
Pickering Development Plan, which will focus on urban development towards the lands
east of West Duffins Creek and away from the preserve. The plan will recognize
Cherrywood as an existing hamlet within the preserve, a designation that will allow it to
continue to prosper and support surrounding agricultural activity.
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2.
CORR. 32-06
THE HONOURABLE JIM BRADLEY
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR SENIORS
6th Floor, 400 University Avenue
Toronto. ON M7A 2R9
That CORR> 32-06 advising that the Government of Ontario celebrates the
accomplishments and contributions seniors make to communities across Ontario be
received as information. This year, the Senior Achievement Awards will once again
highlight the significant voluntary and professional achievements made by individuals
after they have reached the age of 65. The Minister encourages the City to participate
in the 2006 Senior Achievement Award Program by nominating a deserving senior.
3.
CORR. 33-06
JOHN GERRETSEN, MINISTER
MINISTER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
AND HOUSING
777 Bay Street, 1 ¡th Floor
Toronto. ON M5G 2E5
That CORR. 33-06 thanking the City of Pickering for submission concerning the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the way in which the enabling
legislation was enacted and implemented in relation to the City's conformity exercise be
received as information. The Minister notes that he is pleased that the City of Pickering
Council has now adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 15 and passed Zoning By-law
Amendment No. 6640/06 on March 6, 2006, to bring its official plan and zoning by-law
in conformity with the ORMCP. The Minister further encourages staff to contact the
Central Municipal Services Office in Toronto to discuss any implementation concerns
regarding the ORMCP and further notes that once staff have completed their review,
recommendations will be brought forward for his consideration.
4.
CORR. 34-06
MARTHA PETTIT
MANAGER OF lEGISLATIVE SERVICES/DEPUTY CLERK
TOWN OF AJAX
65 Harwood Avenue South
Ajax. ON l 1S 2H9
That CORR. 34-06 advising that a Council meeting held on May 8,2006, the Council of
the Town of Ajax passed a resolution with respect to the Town of Ajax Urban Boundary
Greenbelt and emphasizes that the Town of Ajax reaffirms and continues to fully
support the inclusion of all lands located north of Taunton Road and east of Audley
Road in Ajax within the Greenbelt Plan and submits opposition to the Minister of
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Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to the recommendation in the April 25, 2006
minutes of the Regional Planning Committee regarding the removal of the lands located
within the area bound by Taunton Road, Highway 401, Audley Road and lake Ridge
Road from the Greenbelt Plan in the Town of Ajax be received as information.
5.
CORR. 35-06
AL. GEORGIEFF
COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING
REGION OF DURHAM
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby. ON l 1 N 6A3
That CORR. 35-06 advising Council that on April 25, 2006, Regional Planning
Committee authorized the release of Part 2 of the proposed amendment to the Regional
Official Plan for the Population, Employment and Urban land component of the Official
Plan Review be received as information. In accordance with Planning Committee
direction, comments on the proposed amendment are due on or before July 7,2006.
He further notes that his correspondence serves as notice that the Planning Committee
will hold the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for Part 2 on June 27,2006
at 9:30 am at Regional Headquarters.
6.
CORR. 36-06
DENIS KEllY, REGIONAL CLERK
REGION OF YORK
17250 Yonge Street
Newmarket. ON l3Y 6Z1
That CORR. 36-06 advising Council that on April 27,2006 York Region Council adopted
recommendations of the Planning and Economic Development Committee regarding
Report No.2 - Central Pickering (Seaton) Development Plan and further, that Council
requested the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be informed of Council's
concerns with the population/jobs ratio in the Plan and the lack of transportation
infrastructure required to support the increase in the number of people expected to be
traveling to jobs outside of the Seaton Area be received as information.
7.
CORR. 37-06
JIM BRADLEY, MINISTER
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR SENIORS
9th Floor, Hearst Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto. ON M7A 2E1
That the Council of the City of Pickering officially proclaim June as Seniors Month.
8.
9.
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CORR. 38-06
DOMINIQUE lEMIEUX
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMUNICATION BRANCH
INDIAN AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA
That the Council of the City of Pickering officially proclaim June 21st as National
Aboriginal Day.
CORR. 39-06
TIA WINTRE
PARKS AND RECREATION ONTARIO
1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 406
Toronto. ON M3C 3C6
That the Council of the City of Pickering officially proclaim June as Recreation and
Parks Month.
10.
CORR. 40-06
SANDY WHITE, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM
REGION OF DURHAM
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby. ON l1N 6A3
That the Council of the City of Pickering officially proclaim October 15-21, 2006 as Falls
Prevention Week.
11.
CORR. 41-06
DERRYN V.Glll
CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPINA BIFIDA & HYDROCEPHALUS
ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
555 Richmond Street West
PO Box 103, Suite 1006
Toronto. ON M5V 3B1
That the Council of the City of Pickering officially proclaim June as Spina Bifida and
Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.
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12.
CORR. 42-06
CAROL GRYllS, COMMITTEE SECRETARY
REGION OF DURHAM
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby. ON l 1 N 6A3
That CORR. 42-06 advising that at their meeting held on May 16, 2006, the Planning
Committee of Regional Council passed a recommendation with respect to the proposed
Durham Region Trail Network and Implementation Framework and requests
consideration and endorsement be endorsed.
13.
CORR. 43-06
ROGER ANDERSON
CO-CHAIR OF THE GTAH MAYORS
AND REGIONAL CHAIRS GROUP
Office of the Regional Chair & CAO
Region of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby. ON l 1 N 6A3
That CORR. 43-06 advising that the GTAH Mayors & Chairs considered Funding for
local Hospitals and Health Care Services at their meeting held on April 28, 2006 and
passed a resolution to request the Province of Ontario to provide immediate growth
funding to GTA/905 hospitals so they can meet the hospital care needs of the growing
number of residents in the GTA/905 communities; to commit to funding new local
Health Integration Networks and to begin developing a hospital and health services plan
for Ontario's high growth region be endorsed.
Resolution # 76/06
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Correspondence Items 1 to 13, be adopted.
CARRIED
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(V)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
Executive Committee Report EC 2006-09 of the meeting held on May 23, 2006
1.
Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 32-06
Request for Council's Permission to Create lots by land Severance
B. and M. Cillo
lot 8, Plan M90
(719 Simpson Avenue)
City of Pickerina
That the request made by leo Perciasepe of Almont Homes Inc., on behalf of the
owners B. and M. Cillo, be approved, to permit the division of lands (being lot 8,
Plan M90 [municipally known as 719 Simpson Avenue]) by land severance rather
than by draft plan of subdivision for future residential development.
3.
Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 34-06
lakeland Associates Ltd. on behalf of Christine Ward
3325 Highway 7, Hamlet of Kinsale
(North Part of lot 2, Concession 5)
City of Pickerina
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 17/05, submitted by lakeland
Associates Ltd. on behalf of Christine Ward, to permit a dog daycare and
boarding facility with associated retailing, on lands being North Part of lot 2,
Concession 5, City of Pickering, be approved as a temporary use for a period of
three years, subject to conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 34-06.
4.
Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 23-06
Traffic concerns - Rouaemount Drive (south of Tovnevale Road)
1. That Report OES 23-06 regarding traffic operational concerns on
Rougemount Drive be received; and
2. That All-Way Stop Controls be installed at the intersection of Rougemount
Drive at Pine Ridge Drive; and
3. That staff be directed to initiate the traffic operational improvements as
identified in this report.
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5.
Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 24-06
Quotation No. Q-25-2006 for Road Improvements on
Belinda Court. Orion Court and Bonita Avenue
1. That Report OES 24-06 regarding Road Improvements on Belinda Court,
Orion Court & Bonita Avenue be received:
2. That Quotation Q-25-2006 submitted by Serve Construction Limited for
Road Improvements on Belinda Court, Orion Court and Bonita Avenue in
the amount of $104,522.95 (GST included) be accepted;
3. That the total gross project cost of $107,000 (GST included) and a net
project cost of $100,000 including the above quotation amount and other
project costs identified in this report be approved; and
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
necessary action to bring effect thereto.
6.
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 25-06
Development Charges Reserve Fund -
Statement of the Treasurer for 2005
That Report CS 25-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
respecting the Development Charges Reserve Fund be received for
information.
7.
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 29-06
Development Charaes - Annuallndexina
1. That Report CS 29-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That effective July 1, 2006 as provided for in Section 16 of By-law
6349/04, the Development Charges referred to in Sections 6 and 11 of
that By-law be increased by 6.2 percent being the annual increase in the
Construction Price Statistics for the Non-Residential Building Construction
Price index as reported by Statistics Canada for the year ended March 31,
2006; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to
give effect thereto.
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Resolution #77/06
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2006-09, dated May 23, 2006,
be adopted, save and except Item2 thereof.
CARRIED
2.
Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 33-06
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/06
1678445 Ontario Ltd.
1630 - 1634 Bayly Street
South Part of lot 19, Concession 1
City of Pickerina
A copy of letters dated May 23, 2006 and June 2, 2006 from Andrew Paton,
QC, on behalf of 1430658 Ontario Inc. was provided to all Members present.
Mr. Paton, on behalf of his client, objected to the subject application until his
client's appeal was heard by the Ontario Municipal Board.
Resolution #78/06
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/06 be approved, to amend
the existing zoning on the subject property to add a body-rub parlour as a
permitted use on lands being South Part of lot 19, Concession 1, City of
Pickering; and
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 1/06, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 33-06, be forwarded to
City Council for enactment.
CARRIED ON A
RECORDED VOTE:
YEA
NAY
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson
Councillor Pickles
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Councillor Mclean
Mayor Ryan
ABSENT
Councillor Ashe
VI)
REPORTS NEW & UNFINISHED
1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 33-06
Application for MOE Certificate of Approval
EBR Registry: IA06E0466
U-Pak Disposals (1989) Limited
1740 McPherson Court
Resolution #79/06
Moved by Councillor Dikerson
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
1. That Report CS 33-06 of the Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That Report CS 33-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
referred to the Director, MOE as the City's submission on MOE Certificate of
Approval for U-Pak Disposals; and
3.
That the Director, MOE advise that the City of Pickering hereby denies the
subject application.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUMUSl Y
VII)
1.
MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS
True Sport Bursarv
Resolution #80/06
Moved by Councillor Mclean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS on Friday, March 31, the City of Pickering was one of only three
municipalities across Canada to be honoured with the Bell True Sport
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Community Award. This award is given to communities who use sport to unite
and develop their community, communities who echo the True Sport values of
inclusion, fairness, excellence and fun. With the Bell True Sport Community
Award came a $10,000 bursary, to be used to develop values-based sport
opportunities in the community.
WHEREAS many children in our community are unable to participate in sport
programs due to financial restraints.
WHEREAS 83% of Canadians now believe it is either critically or definitely
important for community-level sports to actively promote positive values in youth.
WHEREAS participation in sport is a deterrent of crime and deviant behaviour in
youth.
WHEREAS the $10,000 Bell True Sport Community bursary should be split over
four years, coinciding with the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, with $2,500 each year
being given to youth in our community who would otherwise not be able to afford
participation in sports.
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the City of Pickering refer the option of
matching the $10,000 Bell True Sport Community Award bursary to the 2007
Budget process, by providing $2,500 each year for four years, starting in 2007
through to and including 2010, enabling more youth to participate in sport
programs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the $10,000 Bell True Sport Community
bursary be given a dedicated account and City staff to work in conjunction with
Pickering Sport Groups to develop a process to allocate these funds to those in
need.
AND FURTHER THAT the Association of Municipalities be so advised.
CARRIED
VIII) BY-LAWS
6672/06
Being a By-law to dedicate that part of lot 36, RCP 816, Pickering,
designated as Part 3, Plan 40R-24179, as public highway
(Rosebank Road). This By-law is a result of land Division
Application lD 007/06. [A copy of the By-law is attached]
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6673/06
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering,
Region of Durham, in South Part of lot 19, Concession 1, in the
City of Pickering. (A 01/06) [Refer to Executive pages 6-25]
6674/06
Being a By-law to appoint Special Municipal law Enforcement
Officers for the Purpose of Enforcing Parking Restrictions on
Private Property. [A copy of the By-law is attached]
THIRD READING:
Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that By-law Numbers
6672/06 to 6674/06 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
IX)
1.
OTHER BUSINESS
The following matters were considered prior and after the regular meeting:
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Council move 'In Camera' with respect to litigation or potential litigation,
including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or
local board.
CARRIED
a)
The City Solicitor provided a verbal update with respect to the oil spill on Toy
Avenue.
b)
Compliance letter Request for lands Within the Seaton Area
Refer to the 'In Camera' minutes of June 5, 2006.
c)
Seaton land Matter
Refer to the 'In Camera' minutes of June 5, 2006.
Council recessed at 7:26 pm and reconvened at 10:07 pm.
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That Council rise and ratify the actions taken at the 'In Camera' session.
CARRIED
X)
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6675/06
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 June
5, 2006.
CARRIED
XI)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm.
DATED this 5th day of June, 2006.
MAYOR DAVID RYAN
DEBIA.BENTLEY
CITY CLERK