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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 18, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCillORS: D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll T. Melymuk G. Paterson D. Bentley L. Taylor C. Rose R. Pym D. Shields - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Office of Sustainability - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Manager, Development Review - Manager, Policy - Principal Planner - Development Review - Deputy Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson In Camera Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2007 Special Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2007 Planning & Development Committee Minutes June 4, 2007 CARRIED 1 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers (II) PRESENTATIONS 1. Nick Trantos Durham Business Times/Durham Trade & Commerce Magazine Reader's Choice Award Re: Award for the PickerinQ Recreation Complex Nick Trantos, Durham Business Times/Durham Trade & Commerce Magazine, presented the Reader's Choice Award for the second year in a row to the City of Pickering for the Pickering Recreation Complex. Mayor Ryan and Thomas Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer accepted on the City's behalf. 2. Durham West Lightning MidgetAA Team Ontario Women's Hockey Association Re: Provincial Champions Mayor Ryan and Council presented a plaque and certificates from the City of Pickering to the Durham West Lightning Midget AA Team in recognition of their Provincial Championship win in the Ontario Women's Hockey Association. (III) DELEGATIONS 1. Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Re: Government Relations Warren Hurren of Hurren, Sinclair, Macintyre Chartered Accountants, appeared before Council to update them on the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trades accomplishments and mandate for the coming year. Mr. Hurren noted that the Board's membership had increased to 470 members and that the Board is committed to keeping businesses informed on many matters including lobbying all levels of government for information and relaying concerns regarding businesses within Durham Region. 2 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. Nicole Scarlett Re: Leash Free Areas within the City of Pickering Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, CS 27-07 Nicole Scarlett, appeared before Council in support of Report CS 27-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer. She indicated that she supports creating leash free areas within the City of Pickering and noted the Leash Free Working Group was prepared to assist the City in the public forum process and establishing a budget and guidelines for leash free areas. 3. Shashi Bhatia Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham 60th Anniversary of India Independence Celebration Re: CORR. 35-07 Shashi Bhatia of the Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham, appeared before Council to request that August 15th be proclaimed India's Independence Day and also request that the rental fee of $1,365.68 for the Pickering Recreation Complex fee be waived for their event being held on August 18th, 2007. 4. Janice Frampton Re: Planning & Development Report PO 17-07 Nerotal Ltd., Emis Ltd., Lakeridge Properties Inc. And the Region of Durham & Planning & Development Report PO 18-07 Brookdale Centre Inc. Janice Frampton, a resident of Pickering, appeared before Council to note her objection to zoning by-law amendment applications A 8/06 and A 3/06. Ms. Frampton stated that she felt the City was being put together piece by piece and that the City should have a complete vision on how the area should look. She noted that she did not want the City to turn into all big box stores. She stated that she felt the City put the developers wants and needs before the community and asked that the applications be referred back to staff to be looked at again. 5. David McKay, MHBC Planning Re: Planning & Development Report PO 17-07 Nerotal Ltd., Emis Ltd., Lakeridge Properties Inc. And the Region of Durham & Planning & Development Report PO 18-07 Brookdale Centre Inc. 3 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers David McKay of MHBC Planning, appeared before Council and stated that over the last two weeks they had been working with the City and had revised the plan in many areas to address the concerns of the City and the community. He noted that he had submitted a revised by-law for consideration at tonight's Council meeting with the revisions that had been worked on by the applicant and City staff. (IV) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 34-07 MARTHA A. PETTIT MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES/DEPUTY CLERK TOWN OF AJAX 65 Harwood Ave.. Aiax. ON L 1 S 2H9 Resolution #120/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CORR. 34-07 from Martha Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, requesting the City of Pickering's endorsement with respect to Council Composition for 2010 municipal elections be received for information. CARRIED 2. CORR. 35-07 SHASHI BHATIA INDO-CANADIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM Resolution #121/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 35-07 from Shashi Bhatia of the Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham requesting that August 15, 2007 be proclaimed as the "60th Anniversary of India's Independence and that the waiving of the rental fee of $1365.00 for the Pickering Recreation Complex be approved. 4 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers DIVIDED MOTION CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motions) Resolution #122/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the main motion be divided in order to deal with the request for proclamation and request for the waiver of the rental fee separately. CARRIED Resolution #123/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 35-07 from Shashi Bhatia of the Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham requesting that the rental fee for the Pickering Recreation Centre facility in the amount of $1365.00 be waived. MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Pickles Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Mayor Ryan The main motion, as amended, was then CARRIED. 3. CORR. 36-07 DERRICK MCKAY, RACE DIRECTOR COURTICE KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON 5 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #124/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 36-07 from Derrick McKay, Race Director for the Courtice Kids of Steel Triathlon seeking corporate sponsorship in the amount of $200.00 to assist in the purchase of road closure signs be received for information. CARRIED 4. CORR. 37-07 SANDRA RICHARDSON CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES 26 Francis St., Box 9000 Lindsav. ON K9V 5R8 Resolution #125/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CORR. 37-07 from Sandra Richardson, City of Kawartha Lakes, with respect to their adoption of a resolution relating to the formulation of a province- wide integrated goose management plan of action be endorsed. CARRIED 5. CORR. 38-07 DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES CITY OF PICKERING Resolution #126/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 38-07 from the National Recreation & Parks Association, be received and that the City of Pickering proclaim June, 2007 as "Recreation and Parks Month". CARRIED 6 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 6. CORR. 39-07 MARLAINE KOEHLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WATERFRONT REGENERATION TRUST Resolution #127/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 39-07 from Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, be received and that the City of Pickering proclaim September 20,2007 as "Waterfront Trail and Greenway Day". CARRIED Council took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 9:51 pm. (V) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT PO 2007-03 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 13-07 Wilson/Maclnnis/557351 Ontario Limited Plan of Subdivision 40M-1446 557351 Ontario Limited Plan of Subdivision 40M-1451 557351 Ontario Limited/Marshall Homes (Altona) Limited Marshall Homes (Wood view) Limited Plan of Subdivision 40M-1515 Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision Resolution #128/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report PO 13-07 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Assumption of Plans 40M-1446, 40M-1451 and 40M-1515, be received; 7 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That the highways being Hoover Drive, Littleford Street and Rouge Valley Drive within Plan 40M-1446 be assumed for public use; 3. That the highways being Rouge Valley Drive and Hoover Drive within Plan 40M-1451 be assumed for public use; 4. That the highways being Hoover Drive, Howell Crescent and Richardson Street within Plan 40M-1515 be assumed for public use; 5. That the services required by the Agreements relating to Plans 40M-1446, 40M-1451 and 40M-1515, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except from Block 50, Plan 40M-1446 and Blocks 85 to 90,95,97,98,99 and the remainder of Blocks 84 and 94, all within Plan 40M-1515; 6. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to Plans 40M-1446, 40M-1451 and 40M-1515, save and except from Blocks 85 and 86, Plan 40M-1515, be released and removed from title; 7. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the roads being Hoover Drive, Littleford Street and Rouge Valley Drive within Plan 40M-1446; 8. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the roads being Rouge Valley Drive and Hoover Drive within Plan 40M-1451; 9. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the roads being Hoover Drive, Howell Crescent and Richardson Street within Plan 40M-1515; and 10. That Council enact a By-law to dedicate that part of Block 94, Plan 40M- 1515, designated as Part 8, Plan 40R-18609 as public highway. CARRIED 8 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. Director, Planning & Development Report PO 17-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/06 Nerotal Ltd., Emix Ltd., Lakeridge Properties Inc., and The Regional Municipality of Durham Part of Lot 24, Concession 1 (40R-16455, Parts 1 & 5, 40R-12678, Parts 1 & 2, 40R-12678, Parts 6 to 9, & 40R-12678, Part of Part 4 and Part 5 & 40R-22390, Part 1) (1097,1099,1101, 1101A, & 1103 Kingston Road) Citv of Pickerino Resolution #129/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report PO 17-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding Nerotal Ltd., Emix Ltd., Lakeridge Properties Inc., and The Regional Municipality of Durham Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/06 be received; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/06 submitted by Nerotal Ltd., Emix Ltd., Lakeridge Properties Inc., and The Regional Municipality of Durham, on lands being Part of Lot 24, Concession 1 (40R-16455, Parts 1 & 5, 40R-12678, Parts 1 & 2, 40R-12678, Parts 6 to 9, & 40R-12678, Part of Part 4 and Part 5 & 40R-22390, Part 1) (1097,1099, 1101, 1101A, & 1103 Kingston Road), City of Pickering, to amend the zoning to permit a broader list of commercial uses, including a variety of retail, personal service shop, office and restaurant uses on the subject properties, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PO 17-07; and 3. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/06, as set out in Appendix II to Report PO 17-07, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 18-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/06 Brookdale Centre Inc. Part of Lot 23 & 24, Concession 1 1105 and 1163 Kingston Road Citv of Pickerino 9 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers Detailed discussion ensued on this matter. Council was presented with a revised zoning by-law as a handout. The revised by-law was dealt with later in the meeting. Resolution #130/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report PO 18-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding Brookdale Centre Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/06 be received; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/06 submitted by Brookdale Centre Inc., on lands being Part of Lot 23 and 24, Concession 1 (1105 and 1163 Kingston Road), City of Pickering, to amend the zoning to permit a broader list of permitted commercial uses including a variety of retail, personal service shops, office and restaurant uses on the subject properties be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I, as amended, to Report PO 18-07; 3. That the portion of the roadway extending southerly from Walnut Lane be constructed to municipal standards and conveyed to the City as a public street and that 10 metres of the remaining roadway be constructed to municipal standards and convey by the developer to the City to be used as a future extension of the public street; 4. That a municipal road along the southern boundary of the property be constructed to municipal standards and conveyed to the City, subject to Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approval, as a public road; 5. That the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/06, as set out in Appendix II, as amended, to Report PO 18-07, be forwarded to City Council for enactment; 6. That all buildings within 90 metres of Kingston Road provide a minimum of two functional floors with the second floor providing 100 percent coverage of the ground floor and that all other buildings on the subject property have a minimum height of 6.5 metres; and, 10 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7. Further, that Pickering Council direct City staff to report, through the recently initiated Official Plan Review, on the policy changes required to reflect the changes to the Town Centre West Development Guidelines including changes as shown on Attachment #3 to Report PD 18-07. CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motions) Resolution #131/07 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Item #7 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 7. Further, that Pickering Council direct City staff to report, through the recently initiated Official Plan Review, on the policy changes required to reflect the changes to the Town Centre West Development Guidelines including changes as shown on Attachment #3 to Report PD 18-07, and that this area be a priority in the Official Plan review. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE Resolution #132/07 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Littley That the following be added to Item #6 of the main motion and further that the zoning by-law be amended accordingly. 6. That Building C be a minimum of two functional floors with 100% usage. MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE 11 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers YES NO Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell Mayor Ryan Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Resolution #133/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the main motion, as amended be CARRIED. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Councillor Littley Mayor Ryan 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 19-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/06 1685279 Ontario Inc. 1741 Fairport Road Lot 126, Plan 1051 (Part 1. 40R-23692), City of Pickerino Resolution #134/07 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/06 be approved to permit the development of limited retail commercial uses on the subject property including personal service, offices, restaurants, retail stores and financial institution uses on lands being Lot 126, Plan 1051, Part 1, 40R-23692; 12 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That Council give direction to staff to seek consent of all parties to have the Ontario Municipal Board refuse to approve Draft Plan of Subdivision S-P- 2005-01; 3. That By-law 6529/05 to permit nine single detached dwellings on the subject lands be repealed; and 4. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/06, as set out in Appendix I to Report PO 19-07, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean 5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 20-07 Sustainable Neighbourhood Plan Project - Working Draft of the Scorecard for Neighbourhood Sustainability Draft Sustainable Development Guidelines for Neighbourhoods - Draft Sustainable Development Guidelines for Subdivisionsl - Sites I Buildings - District Enerov Pre-feasibility Report for Central Pickerino Resolution #135/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report PO 20-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding the Sustainable Neighbourhood Plan project, be received; 2. That the Consultants' Final Report on the Sustainable Neighbourhood Plan project, prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, Joseph Bogdan & Associates and Halsall Associates Limited with FVB Energy Inc., dated May 2007, be received; and 13 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers a) That the Draft Sustainable Development Guidelines contained as Appendices A and B to the Consultants' Final Report be: I. used as input to the development of the sustain ability performance measures and benchmarks required for Seaton; ii. used as input to the sustainability components of the Pickering Official Plan Review; and iii. released to other organizations for input to their research on sustainable development and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Neighbourhood Developments (LEED- ND) framework in Canada, including the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Canada Green Building Council, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; b) That staff be authorized to continue participating in the professional and academic discussions regarding sustainability and LEED-ND; and c) That the District Energy Pre-feasibility Report for Central Pickering contained as Appendix D to the Consultants' Final Report, dated May 2007, be made available to all those interested, and used as input to the Energy Management Plan required as part of the Master Environmental Servicing Plan for Seaton; and 3. That Council receive for information the Working Draft of the Scorecard for Neighbourhood Sustainability and request staff to report back with a Final Draft and a User's Guide later this year; 4. That staff conduct a consultation workshop in the fall to obtain comments from stakeholders on the Draft Scorecard and User's Guide; 5. That a copy of Report PD 20-07 of the Director, Planning & Development and the Consultants' Final Report be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, with appreciation for the funding assistance provided for this project; and 6. Further, that a copy of Report PD 20-07 of the of the Director, Planning & Development and the Consultants' Final Report, be forwarded to others who assisted or expressed an interest in the City's work including the Canada Green Building Council, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Region of Durham, City of Toronto, Town 14 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers of East Gwillimbury, Town of Oakville, the Clean Air Partnership and the Chelsea Foundation. CARRIED 6. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 21-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/07 811501 Ontario Limited 954 Dillingham Road Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C. (Part 1, 40R-3328), City of Pickerina Resolution #136/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/07 be approved to amend the permitted uses for the subject property to permit a gymnastics facility, on lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., Part 1, 40R-3328; 2. That a portion of the lands described as that part of Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering, designated as Part 1, and Part 2, Plan RD-366 be declared surplus to the needs of the Corporation for the purpose of sale; 3. That the CAO be authorized to negotiate the sale of the subject lands exclusively with 811501 Ontario Limited, for incorporation into their property at 954 Dillingham Road for the purpose of providing additional area for vehicle parking; 4. That the CAD report back to Council detailing the exact location and dimensions of the lands for sale, the negotiated terms and conditions, and to seek authorization to effect the sale of the subject lands; and 5. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/07, as set out in Appendix I to Report PO 21-07, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED 15 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18,2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers (VI) REPORTS - NEW AND UNFINISHED 1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 24-07 Municipal Street Name Signs Resolution #137/07 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report OES 24-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding Municipal Street Name Signs be received; 2. That Council endorses the municipal standard of rectangular extruded green aluminum street name sign blades with white reflectorized lettering mounted on 89mm x 89mm unpainted pressure treated wooden posts, and the municipal standard of oversized overhead mast arm street name signs for signalized intersections; 3. That all other regulatory, cautionary and advisory street signs be installed on unpainted pressure treated wooden posts; 4. That the decorative street name sign and post be approved for West Shore Boulevard and Liverpool Road south of Bayly Street, and that new signs be incorporated into reconstruction projects for these roads; 5. That the Municipal Property & Engineering Division staff in conjunction with other City staff revise the Engineering Design Standards to recognize the decorative street name sign and post; and 6. That the Municipal Property & Engineering Division staff in conjunction with other City staff undertake to prepare a City guideline/policy on the use of decorative street name signs and posts and apply that policy to the development of Duffin Heights and Seaton. CARRIED 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 25-07 No Stopping By-law, Pebblestone Crescent - Amendment to By-law 6604/05 16 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #138/07 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report OES 25-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "1" to By- law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking, standing and stopping on Highways or parts of Highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report, OES 26-07 Council Grant - Charity Tournament - Pickerina Soccer Club Resolution #139/07 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Mclean 1. That Report OES 26-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the Robbie Soccer Tournament be received; 2. That a Council Grant be approved for the use of two soccer fields for the Robbie Soccer Tournament; and 3. Further, that the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor Johnson Councillor Mclean 17 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 27-07 Naming of Soccer Field - Villaoe East Park Resolution #140/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 1. That Report OES 27-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the naming of soccer field at Village East Park be received; 2. That Council endorse the naming of a soccer field at Village East Park to recognize the contribution of Chris Graham to the City of Pickering; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. CARRIED 5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 28-07 Appointment of Community Emergency Management Coordinator - (CEMC) Resolution #141/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report OES 28-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the Appointment of Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) be received; 2. That Council appoint Deputy Fire Chief, Simon Almond as the City's CEMC; 3. That Council appoint Deputy Fire Chief, Gordon Ferguson as the Alternate CEMC; and 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. CARRIED 18 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 30-07 - Public Swimming and Public Skating Admissions - Proposed Pilot Proiect and Special Promotion The Director, Operations & Emergency Services was requested to provide current attendance figures in order for a comparative attendance analysis to be completed. Resolution #142/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 30-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding public swimming and public skating admissions be received; 2. That the proposed pilot project and special promotion to reduce public swimming and public skating admissions for Saturdays be approved; and 3. Further, that appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. CARRIED 7. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 31-07 Intersection Pedestrian Signal - Vallev Farm Road at The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court Resolution #143/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report OES 31-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the installation of an Intersection Pedestrian Signal on Valley Farm Road south of Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) be received; 2. That the staff proposed location for the Intersection Pedestrian Signal being at the north side of the Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court intersection be endorsed; and 19 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. That staff be directed to remove the existing midblock coloured street print crossing on Valley Farm Road between Esplanade Park and the Recreation Complex after the intersection pedestrian signal has been installed and activated. CARRIED 8. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 32-07 - Supply and Delivery of - Two (2) 10' Rotary Mowers Resolution #144/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report OES 32-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the Supply and Delivery of Two (2) 10' Rotary Mowers, be received; "2. That Quotation No. Q-36-2007, as submitted by G.C. Duke Equipment for the Supply and Delivery of Two (2) 10' Rotary Mowers in the amount of $77,000.00, (GST and PST extra) be accepted; 3. That the total gross purchase cost of $87,780.00 and net purchase cost of $83,160.00 as outlined in Report OES 32-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be approved; 4. That the Council of the City of Pickering authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project from the Parkland Reserve Fund; and 5. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. CARRIED 9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 20-07 2006 Pre-Audit Balances of Reserves and Reserve Funds Resolution #145/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 20 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers That Report CS 20-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received for information. CARRIED 10. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 21-07 Development Charoes - Annuallndexino Resolution #146/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report CS 21-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That effective July 1, 2007 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 6.9 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, 2007; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED 11. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 22-07 Development Charoes Reserve Fund - Statement of the Treasurer for 2006 Resolution # 147/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report CS 22-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Reserve Fund be received for information. CARRIED 21 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 12. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 23-07 2007 Tax Rates for all Classes of Property and Final Tax Due Dates for All Realty Tax Classes Except for Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Residential Realtv Classes Resolution # 148/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report CS 23-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the 2007 Residential tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule A of the By-law attached hereto; 3. That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing be July 11, 2007 and September 27, 2007 excluding the industrial, multi-residential and commercial realty tax classes; 4. That the attached By-law providing for the imposition of the tax rates approved under Recommendation 1 above, be enacted; 5. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering due dates, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed; 6. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes to the final tax rates to comply with Provincial regulations; and 7. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE 22 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor O'Connell 13. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 24-07 2007/2008 Property and Liabilitv Insurance Renewal Resolution # 149/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report CS 24-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the City of Pickering renew effective June 29, 2007, its property, liability and other coverages through the Frank Cowan Company for the period July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008 inclusive on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer; 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, as part of the Risk Management Program, be authorized to continue the Reimbursable Deductible Program through the Insurance Adjuster and the Frank Cowan Company and further, that the Director be authorized to settle any claims including any adjusting and legal fees within the total deductible limit where it is in the City's interest to do so; 4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to purchase additional insurance, make changes to deductibles and existing coverages, and alter terms and conditions as becomes desirable or necessary in order to limit potential liability exposure and to protect the assets of the City and it's elected officials and staff; and 5. That the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. CARRIED 23 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 14. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 25-07 Section 357/358 of the Municioal Act - Adiustment to Taxes Resolution # 150/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report CS 25-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. CARRIED 15. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 26-07 Fireworks Bv-Iaw A question and answer period ensued. Resolution # 151/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Littley That Report CS 26-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be referred back to staff for further information. CARRIED 16. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, CS 27-07 Leash Free Areas Within the City of PickerinQ Resolution # 152/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 24 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers geese problem utilizing these spaces and thereby impacting the water quality and recreational use of these public spaces; THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Region of Durham to seek support and endorsement, and FURTHER, THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Wildlife Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham and local area MP's and MPP's. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell b) CAPITAL FUNDING REQUESTS Resolution # 154/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Notice of Motion with respect to Capital Funding Requests for Gablehurst Crescent and McPherson Court be referred back to staff for further information and report back at the July 23, 2007 meeting. CARRIED (VIII) BY-LAWS 6772/07 Being a by-law to repeal Places of Amusement By-law 1416/82, as part of regulatory by-law review. 26 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers 6773/07 6774/07 6775/07 6776/07 6777/07 6780/07 6781/07 6782/07 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the Purpose of Enforcing Parking Restrictions on Private Property. Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 16, Plan 329, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 40R-24517, as public highway (Finch Avenue). Being a By-law to dedicate certain roads within the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham as public highway. Being a by-law to dedicate part of Block 94, Plan 450M-1515, Pickering, designated as Part 8, Plan 40R-18609 as public highway. Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-laws 2641/88 and 4621/95, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham on Part of Lot 24, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering.] Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, on Part of Lot 19, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, (Part 1, 40R- 3328) , in the City of Pickering. (A 1/07) Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating or parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required to be raised by taxation for the year 2007 and to establish the Tax Rates necessary to raise such sums and establish the final due dates for the residential, pipeline, farm and managed forest realty tax classes. THIRD READING: Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Dickerson, moved that By-law Numbers 6772/07 through 6782/07, be adopted, save and except By-laws 6769/07, 6778/07 and 6779/07 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 27 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution # 155/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That By-law 6778/07 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. 6778/07 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6710/06, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham on Part of Lot 23 and 24, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Councillor Littley Mayor Ryan Resolution # 156/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That By-law 6779/07 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. 6779/07 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3036, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham on Lot 126, Plan 1051 (Part 1, 40R-23692), in the City of Pickering, (A 5/06) CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE 28 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers YES NO Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean The following by-law received First and Second reading on May 22, 2007 and was referred to staff for further clarification, and review in conjunction with Sign By-law 2439/87, as amended, with a staff review currently underway and formal report in September, 2007. 6769/07 Being a by-law to restrict all campaign election signs being located on public boulevards, or property within the City of Pickering. Resolution # 157/07 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That By-law 6769/07 be referred back to staff for further review in conjunction with the staff review of Sign By-law 2439/87, as amended. CARRIED The following by-law was withdrawn in conjunction with Report CS 26-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer. 6783/07 Being a by-law to regulate the sale and the setting off of fireworks. (IX) CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS In Camera MeetinQ of Council In accordance with the In Camera provisions of the Municipal Act, a meeting was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. The purposes of the In Camera meeting were to deal with labour relations or employee negotiations; advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and a matter of which Council may hold a closed meeting (MFIPPA). Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. 29 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 7:30 PM Council Chambers a) Confidential Report CS 28-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer APTA - OutstandinQ Financial Matters Resolution # 158/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That the recommendation as contained in Confidential Report CS 28-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be adopted. CARRIED (X) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW Bv-Iaw Number 6784/07 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 June 18,2007. CARRIED (XI) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1 :00 am. DATED this 18th day of June, 2007 ~6~~ DEBI A. BENTLEY. --.. _... '. CITY CLERK - - - - 30