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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 5, 2006 .~ 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 .. 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 ! Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5,2006 7:30 PM 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 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM (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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5,2006 7:30 PM 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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5,2006 7:30 PM 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 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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] Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 5, 2006 7:30 PM 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