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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 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. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll T. Melymuk G. Paterson D. Wilcox S. Karwowski C. Mearns S. Reynolds D. Shields (I) INVOCATION - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Office of Sustainability - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Manager, Finance & Taxation - Chief Executive Officer - Division Head, Culture & Recreation - Deputy Clerk Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saYing of the Invocation. (II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST 1. Councillor McLean made a declaration of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Item 1) of the In Camera Special Meeting minutes dated April 21,2008, with respect to a confidential memorandum dated April 17, 2008 from the City Solicitor to the Chief Administrative Officer with respect to the City Position respecting OMB appeal of PICA 43/07, S.R. & R Bay Ridges Ltd., as he had a financial interest in the matter. Councillor McLean did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter. 1 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers (III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution # 62/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean Council Meeting Minutes March 25, 2008 Planning & Development Committee, April 7, 2008 Executive (Budget) Meeting, April 1 0, 14, 2008 Special Council Meeting, April 14, 2008 In Camera Council Meeting, April 14, 2008 Executive Committee, April 14, 2008 CARRIED (III) PRESENTATIONS 1. Chantal Whitaker Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs Re: Corporate Sponsor Recognition 20 Minute Pickerinq Makeover Chantel Whitaker, Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs, welcomed the 20 Minute Makeover corporate sponsors and commented on the success of the program. Mayor Ryan and Council awarded certificates of appreciation to the corporate sponsors and thanked them for their continued support. (IV) DELEGATIONS 1. Patrick McNeil, Senior Vice President Nuclear Generation Development Re: Darlington B Environmental Assessment Update Pierre Tremblay, Senior Vice President Ontario Power Generation Re: Pickering B Refurbishment and Continued Operation Environmental Assessment Update Patrick McNeil, Senior Vice President of Nuclear Generation Development, appeared before Council to give a presentation regarding the Pickering B refurbishment and the Environmental Assessment Project updates. 2 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. Tariq Asmi Executive Director GT Al905 Healthcare Alliance Re: Presentation on Equitable, Population-Needs-Based Funding for Hospital Care in Ontario's High Growth Communities fRefer to Correspondence Item No. 35-081 Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, GTAl905 Healthcare Alliance, appeared before Council to give a presentation regarding equitable, population-needs-based funding for hospital care in Ontario's high growth communities and requested Council's continued support on the issues. 3. Pat Dunnill Chair, Pickering Museum Foundation Re: 2008 Capital Budqet for the Pickerinq Museum Pat Dunnill, Chair, Pickering Museum Foundation appeared before Council regarding the 2008 Capital Budget for the Pickering Museum. Mr. Dunnill stated that the Pickering Museum Foundation was very disappointed in the amount of funds being approved for the hotel restoration and noted that this was not adequate to do the repairs that need to be completed. He noted that the hotel is falling down and that delaying the project and doing it in stages would jeopardize the stability of the hotel and the restoration would cost more. He noted that the City had agreed in 2002 to a partnership with the Foundation for the restoration of the hotel and a budget of $250,000.00 for restoration, and to date the Foundation had not seen any money from the City for this project. He questioned Council on how the decision was made to only place $60,000.00 in the budget and felt that it was bad judgment, unfair and immoral of the City to make this decision. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to discuss the 2008 Capital budget as it relates to the Hotel Restoration Phase I (5744.0802) at the Pickering Village Museum. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE 3 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 4. Keith Falconer Peter Falconer Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 14-08 2008 Current and Capital Budqets Keith and Peter Falconer appeared before Council regarding the 2008 Current and Capital Budgets and their concerns with the Capital expenditures. They felt that to incur further debt through these projects was fiscally irresponsible and noted that the City would be paying millions of dollars in interest for many years to come if we continue in this direction. They stated that they would like to see the City work towards a balanced budget. 5. Janice Frampton Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 14-08 2008 Current and Capital Budqets Janice Frampton appeared before Council regarding the 2008 Current and Capital Budgets and stated her concern with the public consultation process for the budget. Ms. Frampton stated that she would like to see a citizen advisory committee struck to address tax increases and noted that the public would have the opportunity for input into the budget before being approved. She noted that Pickering Council had the highest car allowance per capita in the GT A and that there were over 30 administrative positions with wages over $100,000.00. She stated that by the end of this term of office the City will see an approximate increase of 30% in taxes and that the City needed to start addressing public concerns and looking within for answers. 6. David Steele Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 14-08 2008 Current and Capital Budqets David Steele appeared before Council regarding the 2008 Current and Capital Budgets and stated that the 2008 budget is not sustainable. He noted that the City should produce an 8 year Capital Budget plan with all projects itemized with time lines on when they should be completed. He stated that audit life cycles should be completed on all buildings and equipment and Capital projects should be rated for priority. He noted that this plan should be reviewed and a report completed on a yearly basis. Mr. Steele also noted that the City should be more aggressive on getting information out to the public. 7. Maurice Brenner Re: Rouge Valley Health System Removal of Mental Health Inpatient Services rRefer to Correspondence Item No. 32-081 4 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers Maurice Brenner, appeared before Council regarding the plans to close the entire 20 bed inpatient Mental Health Services at the Ajax Pickering Hospital. Mr. Brenner felt that this action discriminated against mental health patients under the Human Rights Code and requested Council's support in endorsing a resolution to be sent to the Ontario Human Rights Commission through its Chief Commissioner. He noted that the resolution would be requesting the Chief Commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the actions of the Rouge Valley Health System. 8. Lucy Wetherall Re: Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library Lucy Wetherall appeared before Council regarding the Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library. She stated that the Greenwood community was very disappointed in finding out that the City was going to close the library instead of completing necessary repairs to the building. She noted that she did not realize the Library Board was discussing this closure and felt that the Community should have been involved in the process. She stated that the main reason for the closure was due to decrease in usage but noted that the hours of operation was the main contributing factor to usage numbers and felt that if the library was open at different times usage numbers would go up. She also noted that using the libraries in Whitevale and Claremont was not a reasonable solution or a sustainable solution. Ms. Wetherall stated that the Greenwood community was willing to work with the Library Board concerning hours of operation, new programs to increase usage and fundraising for repairs to the building. Ms. Wetherall also stated that the Greenwood community would be looking into having the Library building, which was built in 1860, preserved under the Ontario Heritage Act. 9. Annette Ainsbury Re: Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library Annette Ainsbury appeared before Council regarding the Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library. She stated that she had lived in Greenwood since 1999 and that she paid a significant amount of property taxes and felt that for those tax dollars the community should be able to keep their Library. She stated that she felt it was unreasonable to ask Greenwood residents to drive to a library when there was one that they could walk to. She noted that the Library closure was a surprise to the community because they had no previous information that there was a usage problem. She also stated that usage numbers were mainly due to the hours of operation and noted that nothing had been done since 2001 to increase Library 5 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers usage. She felt that if the hours were adjusted and new programs were put in place the Library would become usable. 10. John Wager Re: Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library John Wager appeared before Council on behalf of Nicole Igel regarding the Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library. Mr. Wager stated that the Greenwood Library is very important to the community and is looking for Council's support in keeping it open. He felt that the decision to close the library was strictly financial and noted that there has been a consistent decline in library usage everywhere due to the internet. Mr. Wager felt that the hours of operation was the main reason for the decline in usage and noted that the Greenwood Community was willing to help where needed to keep it open. 11 . Stephen Davies Re: Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library Stephen Davies appeared before Council regarding the Capital Budget for the Greenwood Public Library. Mr. Davies stated that the financial expense for the Greenwood Library was approximately $30,000.00, only 1 % of the library budget. He stated that the community did not want to see the Library closed and was willing to work with the Library Board in order to keep it open. ~) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CaRR. 26-08 GEORGE S. GRAHAM, CLERK-ADM I N ISTRA TOR TOWNSHIP OF BROCK 1 Cameron Street East, Box 10 Canninqton, ON LOE 1 EO Resolution # 63/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CaRR. 26-08 from George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, advising that at a meeting held on March 31, 2008, Council adopted a 6 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers resolution regarding Bill 36, Environmental Protection Amendment Act be received as information. CARRIED 2. CaRR. 27-08 MAURICE BRENNER 711 Sunbird Trail Pickerinq, ON L 1X 2X5 Resolution # 64/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CaRR. 27-08 from Maurice Brenner, resident, submitting correspondence with respect to traffic calming on Fairport Road be received for information. CARRIED 3. CaRR. 28-08 LOUISE ELBORN AUXILIARY UNIT INSPECTOR DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE 605 Rossland Road East, Box 911 Whitby, ON L 1 N OB8 Resolution # 65/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CaRR. 28-08 from Louise Elborn, Auxiliary Unit Inspector, Durham Regional Police, enclosing a copy of the 2007 annual report of the Durham Regional Police Service Auxiliary. They also ask for the City of Pickering's consideration when requesting Auxiliary members for major events by forwarding the dates to Durham Regional Police to avoid multiple event scheduling conflicts for the Auxiliary Unit be received for information. CARRED 7 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 4. CORR. 29-08 LAURIE SWAMI DIRECTOR-LICENSING NUCLEAR GENERATION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION ONTARIO POWER GENERATION 1315 Pickering Parkway, 3rd Floor Pickerinq, ON L 1V 7G5 Resolution # 66/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 29-08 from Laurie Swami, Director-Licensing, Ontario Power Generation, providing an update and invitation to their third round of Community Information Sessions with respect to the new nuclear generation at the Darlington Site be received for information. CARRIED 5. CORR. 30-08 DWIGHT DUNCAN MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Resolution # 67/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 30-08 from Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding information with respect to Bill 35, Investing in Ontario Act, 2008, advising municipalities of the potential capital grant from the Province should the bill be enacted be received for information. CARRIED 8 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 6. CORR. 31-08 JOHN VINCETT CAC FACILITATOR PUBLIC DIALOGUE ALTERNATIVES PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL 362 Dupont Street Toronto, ON M5R 1V9 Resolution # 68/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 31-08 from John Vincett, CAC Facilitator, Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Community Advisory Council, expressing their interest in participating in the CNSC public hearing on Ontario Power Generation's application for a five-year renewal of Pickering B's licence to operate be received for information. CARRIED 7. CORR. 32-08 MAURICE BRENNER 711 Sunbird Trail Pickerinq, ON L 1 X 2X5 Resolution #69/08 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 32-08 from Maurice Brenner providing a resolution regarding the Rouge Valley Health System Removal of Mental Health Inpatient Services be endorsed. MOTION DEFEATED Resolution # 70/08 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Littley 9 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers That CORR. 32-08 from Maurice Brenner regarding the Rouge Valley Health System Removal of Mental Health Inpatient Services be referred to the City Solicitor to review and report back. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor Dickerson Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell 8. CORR. 33-08 KRISTIN ROBINSON Re: Enerqy From Waste (EFW) Proiect Resolution # 71/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 33-08 from Kristin Robinson questioning why the EFW business case is not being referred back to local Councils be received for information. CARRIED 9. CORR. 34-08 MARK COUSINS ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND STEERING COMMITTEE ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS AND HUNTERS P.O. Box 2800 Peterborouqh, ON K9J 8L5 Resolution # 72/08 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson 10 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers That CORR. 34-08 from Mark Cousins, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, requesting that the City of Pickering proclaim July 5 - 13, 2008 as "Ontario Family Fishing Weekend" be endorsed. CARRIED 10. CORR. 35-08 PAOLA ARCI EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT GTA/905 HEAL THCARE ALLIANCE Resolution # 73/08 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 35-08 from Paola Arci, Executive Assistant, GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance requesting the City of Pickering's support regarding timely and local access to hospital care in Pickering and across high growth communities in Ontario, be received and the following resolution be passed: WHEREAS the high growth communities in Ontario grow at more than twice the rate of the provincial population growth rate, adding more than 100,000 new residents each and every year; WHEREAS these regions are also aging at twice the provincial rate; WHEREAS population growth in these regions will further intensify due to Ontario's 30-year growth plan, Places to Grow; WHEREAS as of 2008/09 Ontarian's residing in the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) representing high growth communities are receiving $258 less per resident fro local hospital services when compared to the average Ontarian, which translates into a $1.4 billion annual operating funding gap for local hospital services - and these provincial funding inequities are worsening each year; WHEREAS Ontarians living in the GTA/905 are receiving a $218 less per resident for provincially funded local services when compared to the average Ontarian, which translates into a $708 million annual operating funding gap for local provincially funded social services - and these provincial funding inequities also worsening each year; WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has acknowledged the growing funding gaps for hospital services in high growth communities by committing during the 2007 11 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers provincial election to provide $100 million in additional annual operating funding to high growth hospitals; WHEREAS the promise of $30 million in growth funding for 2008/09 still means that the funding gap continues to widen; WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced that it is developing since 2006 and will implement a new Health Based Allocation Model (HBAM) to allocate new health care resources to Local Health Integration Networks based on patient care needs in a way that will address health care funding inequities in Ontario; BE IT RESOLVED that in order to improve timely and local access to hospital care in Pickering, across high growth communities in Ontario, the City of Pickering asks that: a) the Government of Ontario speed up implementation of its hospital growth funding commitment and provide adequate and ongoing social services growth funding; b) that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care quickly implement "Health Based Allocation Model" (HBAM) i.e., population-needs-based-funding for provincial health care funding and develop a population-needs-based funding formula for social services; c) That the Government of Ontario develops a health care and social services growth plan for Ontario to complement Places to Grow; And that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Minster of Finance, the MPP for Pickering-Scarborough East, high growth communities Mayors and Chairs, and the Central East LHIN. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (V) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT PD 2008-04 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 09-08 MPL Oakwood Holdings Ltd. Plan of Subdivision 40M-1538 12 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers Rulor Developments Limited Plan of Subdivision 40M-1604 Cougs Investments Ltd. Plan of Subdivision 40M-1689 Stolp Homes (Fairport Beach 1993) Inc. Plan of Subdivision 40M-1774 Final Assumption of Plans of Subdivision COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PO 09-08 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Assumption of Plans of Subdivision 40M-1538, 40M-1604, 40M-1689 and 40M-1774 be received; 2. That the highways being Acorn Lane and Canso Drive within Plan 40M-1538 be assumed for public use; 3. That the highways being Stover Crescent and Fawndale Road within Plan 40M-1689 be assumed for public use; 4. That the highway being Sandcastle Court within Plan 40M-1774 be assumed for public use; 5. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreements relating to Plans 40M-1538, 40M-1604, 40M-1689 and 40M-1774, 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 Blocks 23,27, 28, 29,30, 31, 32, 33 and the remainder of Block 24, Plan 40M-1538; Block 10, Plan 40M-1604; Block 33, Plan 40M-1689 and Blocks 32 and 33, Plan 40M-1774; and 6. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to Plans 40M-1538, 40M-1604, 40M-1689 and 40M-1774 be released and removed from title. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 10-08 Acquisition of Land by the City from Ontario Power Generation And Road Dedication -Completion of Sandy Beach Road/Bridqe Reconstruction Proiect 13 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 10-08 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the acquisition and dedication of lands by the City be received; 2. That Council authorize the acquisition of Part of Lot 20, Range 3, Broken Front Concession and Parts of Lot 1, Expropriation Plan XM-1, Pickering, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Plan 40R-24578 from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for nominal consideration, subject to any utility/agency easements and to authorize the execution of all relevant documentation relating to the acquisition of these lands; and 3. That Council enact a By-law dedicating the acquired lands as public highway (Sandy Beach Road). 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 13-08 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 12/07 Whitevale Golf Club South Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 4 Parts 8 & 9, Plan 40R-18997 (East side of Golf Club Road; South of Fifth Concession Road) City of Pickerinq COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 12/07, submitted by the Whitevale Golf Club on the south Part of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 4, being Parts 8 & 9, Plan 40R-18997, to extend the temporary use zoning for the existing golf practice facility for an additional three-year period from July 29, 2008 to July 29, 2011, be approved, and; 2. Further, that the draft implementing by-law, included with Report PD 13-08 as Appendix I, be forwarded to Council for enactment, following confirmation from the Region of Durham that an extension agreement has been executed. 5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 14-08 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2002-04 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/02 Anthony DeBruin Part of Lots 5, 6 & 10, and Lots 7,8 & 9, Plan 820 & Part of Lot 49, Plan 1041 City of Pickerinq 14 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2002-04 submitted by Anthony DeBruin, on lands being Part of Lots 5,6 & 10, and Lots 7,8 & 9, Plan 820, and Part of Lot 49, Plan 1041, City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PO 14-08, and; 2. Further, that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/02 submitted by Anthony DeBruin, on lands being Part of Lots 5, 6 & 10, and Lots 7, 8 & 9, Plan 820, and Part of Lot 49, Plan 1041, City of Pickering, to establish performance standards to permit the development of a plan of subdivision for detached dwelling units, be approved generally as outlined in the draft by-law attached as Appendix II to Report PD 14-08. 6. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 15-08 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/07 2110843 Ontario Ltd. 1651 Quigley Street (North Part of Lot 19, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 3, 40R-11188) City of Pickerinq COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/07 submitted by 2110843 Ontario Ltd. to amend the zoning of the subject property to permit a banquet facility and a restaurant in addition to uses currently permitted by the 'M2' - Industrial Zone on lands being on the North Part of Lot 19, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 3, 40R-11188 be approved; and 2. Further, that the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/07 as set out in Appendix I to Report PO 15-08 be forwarded to City Council for enactment. Resolution # 74/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Report of the Planning and Development Committee PO 2008-04, dated April 7,2008, be adopted save and except Item 3. CARRIED 15 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 12-08 Comments on Rouge Park Alliance Draft Final Little Rouge Corridor Management Plan and Bob Hunter Memorial Park Area Master Plan Resolution # 75/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Council request the Rouge Park Alliance to revise the Little Rouge Corridor Management Plan and Bob Hunter Memorial Park Area Master Plan, to acknowledge that a future Environmental Assessment will detail the cross-section, design and alignment for 14th Avenue through the Park; and 2. Further, that a copy of Report PO 12-08 be forwarded to Rouge Park Alliance, the Regional Municipalities of Durham and York, and the Town of Markham. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor O'Connell b) REPORT EC 2008-03 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 03-08 No Parking By-law, Wildwood Crescent -Amendment to By-law 6604/05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 03-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the Municipal Traffic By-law 6604/05 be received; and 16 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 08-08 No Parking By-law, Brookshire Square -Amendment to By-law 6604/05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 08-08 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 "2" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking 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 09-08 No Parking By-law, Fairview Avenue -Amendment to By-law 6604/05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 09-08 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 "2" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 13-08 Notice of the Passing of Pet Shops By-law Notice of the Passing of Boarding Kennel By-law Notice of the Passinq of Animal Breedinq By-law COUNCIL DECISION 17 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. That Report CS 13-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be received; 2. That By-law No. 6299/04 , being the Pet Shops and Kennel By-law, be repealed and three separate bylaws: Pet Shops, Boarding Kennel and Animal Breeding By-laws be enacted; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. 5. Correspondence received from Mayor Parish, Town of Ajax, providing a copy of a resolution with respect to the closure of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Ajax Pickerinq Hospital, which is scheduled for the April 14, 2008 Ajax Council Meetinq COUNCIL DECISION That the Council of the City of Pickering endorse the following resolution of the Town of Ajax with respect to the closure of Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital; WHEREAS the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHL TC) has required Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and hospitals to submit 2008-2010 Hospital Service Accountability Agreements (HSAAs), including deficit elimination plans by March 31, 2008; and WHEREAS the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) HSAA calls for the closure of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit (20 beds) at its Ajax-Pickering Hospital (APH); and WHEREAS these actions were approved prior to real and meaningful consultation with local residents, patients, stakeholders and employees as required by provincial legislation and LHIN policies; and WHEREAS mental health is one of the Central East LHIN's top priorities, and accounts for 18 per cent of the visits, one in seven hospitalizations and one third of all days in hospital; and WHEREAS the closure of the APH Mental Health Unit will make it difficult, if not impossible, for West Durham residents to access emergency and core mental health services; and WHEREAS the closure will create undue hardship for those who face transportation barriers, placing stress on an already overworked ambulance service; and 18 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS as late as December 2007, the RVHS planned to increase the number of APH Mental Health Inpatient Unit beds to 29 to meet the growing population of West Durham; and WHEREAS the Federal Advisor on Healthy Children & Youth states that psychiatric disorders are the single most common illness among adolescents, and predicted to increase by 50 percent by 2020, and only one in five children who require mental health services are currently able to access them; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ontario Government, Joe Dickson, M.P.P. for Ajax-Pickering, Wayne Arthurs, M.P.P. for Pickering- Scarborough East, and Christine Elliot, M.P.P. for Whitby-Oshawa, urge the RVHS and Central East LHIN to immediately rescind their decision to close the APH Mental Health Inpatient Unit; and THAT the Province direct the RVHS and Central East LHIN to identify new operational efficiencies that maintain core local health services, and provide the resources required to support and protect these critical services; and THAT the RVHS and Central East LHIN be ordered to undertake real and meaningful public consultation prior to developing and approving priorities for the delivery of health services at the APH; and THAT the Province immediately designate APH a full-service hospital, and prohibit the continuing attempts to transfer much needed core local health services from APH to the Centenary Hospital; and THAT the Province reverse its decision to merge Centenary and APH, maintaining two unique hospitals responsive to the needs of their respective communities; and THAT the Province introduce much needed population based funding for GTA hospital services to recognize the present and future growth in West Durham with a projected population of 500,000 by 2021; and THAT the Councils of the City of Pickering, the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham and the GTA 905 Healthcare Alliance be urged to endorse this resolution; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Dalton McGuinty, George Smitherman, Health Minister, John Tory, Leader of the Opposition, Howard Hampton, NDP Leader, Joe Dickson, M.P.P. for Ajax-Pickering, Wayne Arthurs, 19 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers M.P.P. for Pickering-Scarborough East, and Christine Elliot, M.P.P. for Whitby- Oshawa. Resolution # 76/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the report of the Executive Committee EC 2008-03, dated April 14, 2008, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (VI) REPORTS - NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Report CS 14-08 2008 Current and Capital BudQets Resolution # 77/08 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report CS 14-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be approved; 2. a) That the 2008 Current (Operating) Budget expenditure for personnel expenditures, consisting of salaries & wages (Account 1100), overtime (Account 1200) and employer contributions (Account 1400), in the total amount of $34,568,118 be approved; b) That the 2008 Gross Current (Operating) Budget for City purposes in the amount of $31,858,772 (that excludes personnel expenditures) and includes capital expenditures from current revenues in the amount of $3,169,310; less estimated current operating revenues of $23,675,601 and transfers from the Rate Stabilization Reserve of $2,486,182 be approved; and c) That the total levy under a) and b) above which results in a net overall levy for City Operations of $40,265,108 which is approximately a 5.90 percent increase over 2007, be approved. 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer present the 2008 final tax rates for adoption by Council after Council approves the 2008 City budget; 20 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 4. That Council confirm that; a) The $1,055,505 received from the Province of Ontario under the 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment initiative will be used only for City of Pickering road and bridge capital investments as provided for in the 2008 Capital Budget in the amount of $855,000, as approved by Council, with the balance of $200,505 to be applied in the 2009 Capital Budget to such projects; b) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to submit a report to the Ministry of Transportation detailing expenditures, use of provincial funding and outcomes received and any other information requested or required for an independent audit in connection with this program. 5. That Council approve the revised financing for the 401 Pedestrian Bridge (Capital project code (06-2321-002-27)) by reducing the transfer from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund from $1,238,000 to $185,000 (resulting in a reduction of $1,053,000) and that the debt financing of $1,810,000 be eliminated and these funds be replaced, once the projects final costs have been estimated. 6. a) That the 2008 Capital Budget for the City of Pickering with a Gross Expenditure of $18,726,810 be adopted as presented; and b) That the following capital financing sources be approved as presented in the 2008 Capital Budget: Transfer from Current Fund to Capital Fund $3,169,310 Transfers from Reserves: - Rec Complex Core Reserve (7034) - Rec Complex Pool Reserve (7035) - Rec Complex Arena Reserve (7036) - Move Ontario Reserve (7043) 65,000 49,900 80,000 300,000 Transfers from Reserve Funds - Development Charges - Parkland Development (7502) - Federal Gas Tax Funds (7505) - City Share Dev. Charges Projects (7022) - Third Party Contribution (7501) 21 925,300 40,000 2,456,000 226,950 50,000 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers Debt - 5 yr Debt - 10 yr Debt - 15 yr 810,000 2,748,350 3,800,000 3,081,000 150,000 775,000 $18,726,810 Provincial Grants (1623) Sale of Land (1594) Donations (1592) TOTAL c) That total external debt financing of $7,358,350 for the projects identified in the 2008 Capital Budget, and as indicated in this report, in the amount of $810,000 for a period not to exceed 5 years and; $2,748,350 for a period not to exceed 10 years and $3,800,000 for a period not to exceed 15 years be approved; d) That projects identified in the 2008 Capital Budget as being financed through the issuance of debt be subject to additional, specific approval of the expenditure and the financing by Council; e) That any debt repayment, interest or financing provisions contained in the annual Current Operating Budget not used in the current year's payments requirements may, at the discretion of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be used to apply towards additional principal repayment, outstanding loan or debt charges or to reduce debt, internal loans or any other amounts to be financed; f) That all Capital expenditures or portions thereof, approved in the 2008 Capital Budgets to be financed through the issuance of debt, may, at the discretion of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, be financed through internal loans, dealer financing, current or capital funds or a combination thereof; g) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized at his discretion to apply any excess funds raised from completed internal loans projects to first repay the original internal loans, and secondly to reduce or not to undertake budgeted internal loans or debts; and h) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized at his discretion to apply any excess funds through the issuance of debentures as provided for under Section 413 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended. 22 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to transfer: a) Any surplus current operating funds at year-end in excess of approximately $125,000 to the Rate Stabilization Reserve; b) Any funds necessary from the Rate Stabilization Reserve in order to ensure that in year the Current Budget results in a year end surplus of no less than $125,000; and c) Any revenue resulting from the disposition of land or other assets in excess of the $25,000 included in this budget to a new Reserve for Land Acquisition to be established under this approval. 8. a) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, in order to ensure that the budget plan accommodates: any re-allocation of 2008 current operating expenditures and revenues resulting from any reorganization and any adjustment in taxes or tax rates due to Provincial and Regional tax policy changes; b) That any new additional Provincial and Federal Government funding announcements for municipalities in the form of grants or new taxing authority/powers be applied to future Current and Capital budgets; and c) That the 2008 Current Operating Budgets for Accounts 1100 (Salaries & Wages) and 1400 (Employer Contributions) excluding Fire Services be restated for the 2008 Budget to reflect the recently approved CUPE contract changes, as well as the Council approved increase for the non union group in accordance with the Performance Review and Evaluation Policy, and for Fire Services once contract negotiations have been completed. 9. That any under expenditures from projects funded from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund may be used to cover over expenditures from projects funded from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund for projects within the same division or department. 10. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized at his discretion to close any prior year's capital expenditure accounts, and to first apply any excess funding from property taxes to any over-expenditure in other accounts and to secondly transfer any remaining excess funding back to the original source of the funds. 23 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 11. That Council pass the attached General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law which provides for the fees and charges that are incorporated into the 2008 Current Budget. 12. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to adjust, where appropriate the per kilometre travel expense re-imbursement rate at any time in order to maintain the appropriate level of re-imbursement with any increase in cost being met from under expenditures in other accounts. 13. That Council adopt the following Budget Guidelines for the development and presentation of the 2009 budget; a) That there be no new full or part-time positions, or increase in part-time hours unless these additional costs are offset by additional program revenues, reduced expenditures or is mandated by Federal or Provincial legislation; b) That debt financing for capital projects only be permitted either for health and safety reasons or to participate in financial cost sharing programs; c) That there may be no new, enhanced or expanded current or capital budget programs; and d) That the 2009 budget be developed based on a planned reduced reliance on one-time funds and reserves. 14. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to undertake any assessment appeals necessary to protect the assessment base of the City. 15. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED Resolution # 78/08 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Item # 6 a) of the main motion (Capital Budget) be amended by reflecting an additional $50,000 in a contingency fund for capital repairs to the basement at the Greenwood Public Library, and further, that funds not be expended until a detailed report from the CAG is presented and approved by Council. 24 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Resolution # 79/08 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the following be added as Item #15 to the main motion and Item #15 be re- lettered to Item #16; That the Gablehurst Crescent road improvements (resurfacing) be completed and the funding be allocated from 2008 departmental surplus. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Councillor O'Connell Resolution # 80/08 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the following be added as Item #16 and Item #16 be re-Iettered accordingly; 25 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers That Policy ADM 190-Council Compensation and Communications Policy, Section 05.04 be amended by increasing the Registered Retirement Savings Plan contribution by 3%, (from 13% to 16%) so that the policy reads as follows: "05.04 A Member of Council may maintain a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) either own or spousal, under Federal legislation to which the Corporation shall contribute a maximum of 16% of the Member's earned salary each year." MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Pickles Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Mayor Ryan 2. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 17-08 Growing the Greenbelt - Consultation 2008 February 2008 Resolution # 81/08 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Pickering Council receive Report PD 17-08 as its comments on the draft criteria outlined in the Growing the Greenbelt - Consultation 2008, dated February 2008, EBR Registry Number: PF08E1 001; 2. That Pickering Council advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, that Pickering Council generally supports the draft criteria for assessing municipal requests to expand the Greenbelt provided that the following criteria are added: a) upper-tier municipalities are required to meaningfully engage affected local municipalities including the public and affected landowners in any proposed Greenbelt expansion; and b) upper or single-tier municipal requests to expand the Greenbelt are required to complement approved municipal Growth Plan conformity amendments; 26 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. That the Province take the lead role in implementing the marketing strategies and best management practices advocated by the GT A Agricultural Action Plan, in partnership with the GTA Agricultural Action Committee; 4. That the Province release the provincial-scale 'systems approach' data used to support the existing Greenbelt for municipal use; and 5. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 17-08 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Region of Durham; Durham Region Area Municipalities; and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. CARRIED 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 10-08 Tender T -1-2008 Don Beer Arena Rink 2 Renovations Resolution # 82/08 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley 1. That Report OES 10-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the Ice Rink 2 Renovations at Don Beer Arena be received; 2. That Tender T-1-2008 submitted by A-Con Construction Limited for Ice Rink 2 Renovations at Don Beer Arena in the amount of $597,450 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $664,860 and a net project cost of $633,200, including the tender amount, consulting fees and other associated costs be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a) The sum of up to $630,000 to be financed by the issue of debentures through the Regional Municipality of Durham, over a period not exceeding 15 years, at a rate to be determined; b) The balance amount of $3,200 to be funded from the 2008 Current Budget; 27 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers c) The annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $62,000 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2009, continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid, and any financing cost to be paid out of the Current Budget; d) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has updated the City's 2008 Annual Repayment Limit and certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Annual Repayment Limit for debt and financial obligations, as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario, and would not cause the City to exceed the updated Limit, and therefore, Ontario Municipal Board approval was not required prior to City Council's authorization; e) The Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and, 5. That the appropriate officials at the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED (VIII) BY-LAWS 6844/08 6845/08 6846/08 6847/08 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulation of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property (Fairview Avenue Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulation of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property (Wildwood Crescent) Being a by-law to dedicate Part of Lot 20, Range 3, Broken Front Concession and Parts of Lot 1, Expropriation Plan XM-1, Pickering, designated as Parts 1,2,3,4 and 5, Plan 40R-24578, as public highway (Sandy Beach Road) Being a by-law to amend Temporary Use Zoning By-law 4825/96, as amended by By-law 6553/05, which amended Zoning By-law 3037, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham on Part of Lots 29 & 28 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21,2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 6848/08 6849/08 6851/08 6852/08 6853/08 6854/08 6855/08 6856/08 6857/08 30, Concession 4 (Parts 8 & 9, Plan 40R-18997), in the City of Pickering (A 12/07 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 3036, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lots 5, 6 & 10, and all of Lots 7,8 & 9, Plan 820 and Part of Lot 49, Plan 1041, in the City of Pickering (A 23/02) Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, on North Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., Part 3, 40R- 11188 in the City of Pickering (A 10/07) By-law to licence breeders By-law to licence boarding kennels. Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, on Part of Lot 8, Concession 5, in the City of Pickering (A 21/02) 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 amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulation of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property (Brookshire Square) Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 47,48, Plan 40M-2119 and Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, designated as Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40R-21358 as public highways Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal Fees THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved that By-law Numbers 6844/08 to 6857/08 be adopted, save and except By-law 6850/08 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 29 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers 6850/08 By-law to licence pet shops Resolution # 83/08 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson a) That By-law 6850/08 be amended by adding the following to Section 1 of the by-law: "Animal" means a dog, cat, bird or any other pet that is generally understood to be domesticated and is typically kept indoors; [amended to include 'bird'] "Flea Market" means a building or part of a building in which stalls or stall areas are set aside and rented or otherwise provided where groups of individual sellers offer goods, new and used, for sale to the public; b) That By-law 6850/08 be amended by adding the following to Section 15 of the by- law; and the existing e) and f) be re-Iettered; (e) the proposed location for the pet shop is within a flea market; c) That By-law 6850/08 be amended by adding the following to Section 16 of the by- law: 16.1 This by-law shall not prohibit a pet shop operating within a flea market at the time of passage of this by-law provided such pet shop continues to operate under a licence CARRIED (IX) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Johnson gave notice that he would be bringing a Notice of Motion forward regarding a Community Workplace Health & Safety Charter. 2. Mayor Ryan advised that the report from the Mayors Task Force on Accountability and Transparency would be presented to Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting and copies would be provided to all members of Council, along with copies for public review at all branches of the library and at City Hall within the next week. 30 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers (X) CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS In accordance with Procedural By-law 6746/07 and the provisions of the Municipal Act an In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Resolution # 84/08 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Council go In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, effecting the City. CARRIED 1. Memorandum from the City Solicitor to the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 17, 2008 with respect to the recommended City position respecting OMB Appeal of PICA 03/08, S.R. & R Bay Ridges Ltd., 1215-1235 Bayly Street, North Part of Block Y, Plan M 16 (Part 1 and Parts 2 to 5. 40R-3151) Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Resolution # 85/08 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council rise into open session of Council. CARRIED 1. Memorandum from the City Solicitor to the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 17, 2008 with respect to the recommended City position respecting OMB Appeal of PICA 03/08, S.R. & R. Bay Ridges Ltd., 1215-1235 Bayly Street, North Part of Block Y, Plan M16 (Part 1 and Parts 2 to 5, 40R-3151) Resolution # 86/08 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 31 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 21, 2008 7:30 PM Council Chambers That the recommendation as contained in the In Camera minutes of April 21,2008 be adopted. CARRIED IN OPEN SESSION (XI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number #6858/08 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 In Camera and Regular Meeting of April 21, 2008. (XII) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:00 am. DATED this 21st day of April, 2008 -~\ . l . ' '? \\ \"' I ):.1tt (~_! lc.J.\ (~ f.- . DEBI A. WILCOX ; CITY CLERK 32