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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 20, 2009 Cis Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 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. Melymuk - (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer E. Buntsma - Director, Operations & Emergency Services N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development D. Wilcox - City Clerk K. Senior - Manager, Accounting Services D. Shields - Deputy Clerk (1) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST No disclosures of interest were noted. (III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution # 79/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley 1 Crrq 04 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Council Minutes, March 23, 2009 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, April 6, 2009 Executive Committee Minutes, April 14, 2009 CARRIED (IV) PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Street Sign to the Family of the late William Jackson Heritage Naming of William Jackson Drive (formerly Old Taunton Road) [Refer to Report PD 15-091 Mayor Ryan and Councillor Johnson presented the family of the late William Jackson a street sign in recognition of the heritage naming of Old Taunton Road to William Jackson Drive . The heritage naming signifies the family's roots to the Pickering area. (V) DELEGATIONS 1. Roger Anderson Chair, Region of Durham Re: Annual Address Roger Anderson, Regional Chair for the Regional Municipality of Durham appeared before Council to give his annual address to the City of Pickering. Mr. Anderson highlighted the 2008 successes that showed the scope and scale of Regional activities. Some of those accomplishments included Environmental Awards, increased Durham Region Transit ridership, a successful emergency management exercise throughout the 8 area municipalities and a variety of infrastructure projects. Mr. Anderson noted that the 2009 budget has been increased approximately 2.2% which will allow for the additional hiring of police and ambulance staff. He also noted that in 2009 there would be two additional ambulance stations, one being in Pickering and a new police station in Clarington. The planned expenditure on roads in 2009 is approximately 52 million. Mr. Anderson noted that Seaton was progressing and that the natural heritage system had been released and the EA for infrastructure would soon by underway. He also stated that the Region would continue to advocate fora "jobs first" approach to the development of this new community. Mr. Anderson stated that the Region's objective was to continue to support a healthy, safe and caring community. 2 Citq Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. Margaret Lazarus Tiera Dookhie Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity Re: 2009 Annual Work Plan & 2008 Annual Report (Refer to CORR. No Margaret Lazarus and Tiera Dookhie of the Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity appeared before Council to present the Committee's 2009 Annual Work Plan and update Council on the Committee's 2008 initiatives. 3. Gordon Willson Re: Whitevale United Church Gordon Willson appeared before Council as the representative of the Whitevale Untied Church. Mr. Willson noted that the church was built in 1864 and remains virtually unaltered and a good example of Gothic Revival architecture. He explained to Council that the York Presbytery has confirmed a decision to sell the church and noted that the Whitevale Community would like to purchase the church and retain it as a public space for the community of Pickering. The Whitevale Community has created a committee "Save the Village Church" to gather information, explore possible options and look for partners to assist in this endeavor. Mr. Willson noted that at this time they were looking for support from the City of Pickering in their endeavors and also requested financial assistance from the City to help with overhead expenses and the offset of taxes. A question and answer period ensured. Resolution #80/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a Motion with respect to a Grant in the amount of $20,000.00 to the Whitevale "Save the Village Church" Committee. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE 3 Cirq 04 Council Meeting Minutes PKIKE Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #81/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley 1. That the Corporate Grants policy be waived; 2. That a grant of $20,000 be provided to the Whitevale Community Association for the purpose of assisting with the operating costs of the Whitevale United Church; 3. That the Whitevale Community Association provide written confirmation for the request of $20,000 upon the successful purchase of the Whitevale United Church; and 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE 4. Peter Derus Re: Economic and Environmental Benefits Of Electric Vehicles Peter Derus, an astrophysics graduate from York University appeared before Council to give a presentation on the economic and environmental benefits of electric vehicles. Mr. Derus noted that over the past year he has been meeting with MP's, MPP's, Regional Councils and Municipal Councils in an effort to expedite the Canadian market arrival of electric vehicles. He noted that we cannot continue to rely on a single source of energy for cars and that we have an abundant supply of electricity that we could be using. He stated that electricity can be generated on home land, using completely toxic emission free sources of energy such as wind, geothermal, photovoltaic, hydro and nuclear. He stated that we needed to act today and focus on implementing readily available alternatives in order to keep the transport industry and a large part of our economy alive. Mr. Derus requested Council's support by signing his petition which asks the federal government to do everything it can to expedite the arrival of electric cars to the Canadian market. A question and answer period ensued. 4 Citq 0~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #82/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a Motion with respect to the support of a petition for electric cars. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE Resolution #83/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Pickering Council support and sign the petition asking the Federal government to do everything it can to expedite the arrival of electric cars into the Canadian market. CARRIED (VI) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 40-09 DEBBIE ROBERTSON, CLERK MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS 206 Toronto St. S., Unit 1 Markdale, ON NOC 1 HO Resolution #84/09 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 40-09 from Debbie Robertson, Clerk, Municipality of Grey Highlands, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution passed at a meeting held March 9, 2009 with respect to the Province undertaking a comprehensive review of the potential health and land use impacts associated with the placement of all Renewable Energy Facilities and review the proposal to remove local land use planning controls under the Planning Act through Bill 150 be endorsed. MOTION DEFEATED 5 wmlw~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #85/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 40-09 from Debbie Robertson, Clerk, Municipality of Grey Highlands, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution passed at a meeting held March 9, 2009 with respect to the Province undertaking a comprehensive review of the potential health and land use impacts associated with the placement of all Renewable Energy Facilities and review the proposal to remove local land use planning controls under the Planning Act through Bill 150 be received for information. CARRIED 2. CORR. 41-09 LINDA VAN ALSTINE, CLERK TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP 217 Harper Rd., R.R. #4 Perth. ON K7H 3C6 Resolution # 86/09 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That CORR. 41-09 from Linda Van Alstine, Clerk, Tay Valley Township, seeking Council's support by forwarding a letter to the Ministry of Natural Resources requesting the Ministry postpone the implementation of fishing limits on sunfish and further request that the Ministry of Tourism conduct a study to determine the impact a pan fish limit would have on the American tourism industry be endorsed. CARRIED 3. CORR. 42-09 LINDA ROBERTS COMMITTEE COORDINATOR WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE Resolution # 87/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 6 Citq Council Meeting Minutes JUM-949 PICKE Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers That CORR. 42-09 from Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator, on behalf of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution passed by the Committee at a meeting held on March 19, 2009 concerning the costing out, approval and delivery of funds for the agreed modifications to the Eastern part of Pickering's Waterfront Trail as a condition to Pickering's continued permission for York Regions' work on its sewage project, and that this process be completed by the end of April, 2009 be endorsed. CARRIED 4. CORR .43-09 ANDY SANDERS 307 TOMLINSON COURT Pickering, ON Resolution # 88/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 43-09 from Andy Sanders, 307 Tomlinson Court, Pickering, with regards to addressing the safety aspects to residents in the area of Tomlinson Court, as a result of the road works project of Altona Road be referred to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services to report. CARRIED 5. CORR. 44-09 ROBERT A. DRAGICEVIC SENIOR PRINCIPAL WALKER, NOTT, DRAGICEVIC ASSOCIATES LIMITED 90 Eglinton Avenue E., Suite 701 Toronto ON M4P 2Y3 Resolution # 89/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 7 Cry Council Meeting Minutes PICKERING Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers That CORR. 44-09 from Robert A. Dragicevic, Senior Principal, Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited with respect to Information Report No. 05-09 regarding Duffins Heights Neighbourhood Environmental Servicing Plan be received for information and referred to the Director, Planning & Development. CARRIED 6. CORR. 45-09 MARISA CARPINO SUPERVISOR, CULTURE & RECREATION CITY OF PICKERING Resolution # 90/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 45-09 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation, submitting the 2008 Year End Report and 2009 Work Plan on behalf of the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity be received for information. CARRIED 7. CORR. 46-09 JIM WATSON, MPP MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Resolution # 91/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 46-09 from Jim Watson, MPP, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing with regards to the Ministry's review of the City of Pickering's financial affairs be received for information. CARRIED 8 Crrq o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 8. CORR. 47-09 MICHAEL WAGLE, P. ENG OPERATIONS MANAGER, ENBRIDGE 1350 Thorton Road South Oshawa, ON L1 J 8C4 Resolution # 92/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 47-09 from Enbridge Gas Distribution advising that on October 9, 2010 the Franchise Agreement between the City of Pickering and Enbridge will expire. In accordance with the Municipal Franchise Act, the following resolution is hereby approved; 1. That this Council approves the form of draft by-law (including the franchise agreement forming part thereof) attached hereto and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act; and, 2. That this Council requests the Ontario Energy Board to make an order dispensing with the assent of the municipal electors of the attached draft by-law (including the franchise agreement forming part thereof) pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act. CARRIED 9. CORR. 48-09 LINDA ROBERTS COMMITTEE COORDINATOR HERITAGE PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Resolution # 93/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Council endorse the recommendation of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee; 9 Citq Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM ' Council Chambers 1. That the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee endorse the petition received from The Renaissance Society of St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School to include a mandatory Canadian history course at the grade 12 level and that the Chair sign the petition on behalf of the Committee; 2. That a copy be forwarded to Council for their endorsement; and, 3. That a copy be forwarded to the Minister of Education and Durham District School Boards. CARRIED 10. CORR. 49-09 WILLIAM STRATTON, CHAIR DAY OF MOURNING COMMITTEE DURHAM REGION LABOUR COUNCIL 115 Albert Street Oshawa, ON L1 H 4R3 Resolution # 94/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 49-09 from William Stratton, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region Labour Council requesting the City of Pickering proclaim April 28, 2009 as National Day of Mourning, and also requesting flags be lowered be declared. CARRIED 11. CORR. 50-09 LYNN JOHNSTON, CAE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT members(a-)-cstd.ca Resolution # 95/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 10 cav a~ Council Meeting Minutes PICT-KIERING Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers That CORR. 50-09 from Lynn Johnston, CAE President, Canadian Society for Training and Development, requesting the City of Pickering proclaim September 21 - 25, 2009 as Learn @ Work Week be declared. CARRIED (VII) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT PD 2009-05 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 12-09 Silver Lane Estates Inc. Plan of Subdivision 40M-2119/Plan 40R-21358 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 12-09 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 40M-2119 be received; 2. That the highways being Strouds Lane, Treetop Way, Calvington Drive and Tilson Court within Plan 40M-2119 be assumed for public use; 3. That the services required by the Subdivision Agreement relating to Plan 40M-2119, 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 35, 39, 46, Plan 40M-2119 and Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-21358, which lands were required to extend Calvington Drive and Treetop Way sufficient to provide frontage to Lots within Plan 40M-2339; and 4. That the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2119, save and except from Blocks 35, 39 and 46, be released and removed from title. 2. Director of Planning & Development, Report PD 15-09 Street Name Change of (Old) Taunton Road east of Brock Road to William Jackson Drive COUNCIL DECISION 11 Cif Council Meeting Minutes PICKEMG Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. That Report PD 15-09 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the street name change of (Old) Taunton Road east of Brock Road, legally described as: Firstly: Regional Road #4, being Part Lots 17 and 18, Concession 3, as in Highway Plan 538 and Part Lot 17, Concession 3, as in C0212542 & C0213985, except Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-24188; Secondly: Part Lot 16, Concession 3, Part Lot 16, Concession 4 and part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 3 and 4, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-23354; and Thirdly: Part Lot 16, Concession 3, designated as Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40R-15548, to William Jackson Drive be received; 2. That Council authorize the payment of $175.00 to each household having a municipal address on (Old) Taunton Road to help offset any inconvenience and out-of-pocket expenses they will incur as a result of this name change; and VISO 3. That Council enact a by-law formally changing the name of the above-noted portions of (Old) Taunton Road east of Brock Road to William Jackson Drive. 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 16-09 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 08-002/P Amendment 17 to the Pickering Official Plan Informational Revision 14 City Initiated: Complete Applications and Pre-Submission Consultations City of Pickering Pickering Official Plan Review COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 16-09 of the Director, Planning & Development on Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 08-002/P, Amendment 17 to the Pickering Official Plan, and Informational Revision 14 City Initiated: Complete Applications and Pre-Submission Consultations be received; 2. a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 08-002/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to set out the requirements for complete applications for official plan amendments, zoning amendments, approval of draft plans of subdivision and condominium, and approval of site plans, and to require 12 Crrs 0~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers pre-submission consultation by applicants with City staff as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 16-09, be approved; b) That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 17 to the Pickering Official Plan, to implement the complete application and pre-submission consultation requirements, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 16-09, be forwarded to Council for enactment; 3. That Council adopt Informational Revision 14 as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 16-09 for inclusion in the Pickering Official Plan; 4. That the Draft By-law to require that applicants consult with City staff prior to submission of applications for official plan amendments, zoning amendments, approval of draft plans of subdivision and condominium, and site plans, as set out in Appendix III to Report PD 16-09, be forwarded to Council for enactment; 5. That Council endorse the responses to comments received respecting the proposed draft official plan amendment contained in Appendix IV - Table 1 Responses to Comments Received on the Proposed Official Plan Amendment; 6. That staff: a) revise planning application forms to include an acknowledgement by applicants of the obligation to pay for peer review of technical studies, should the City so require; and b) update the City's Tariff of Fees By-law to add peer review costs to the list of charges for planning applications; 7. That Council endorse the Procedures for Pre-Submission Consultation Meetings detailed in Appendix V of Report PD 16-09; and 8. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 16-09 and Council's resolution on the matter to the Region of Durham, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, the City of Toronto, the Region of York, the Town of Markham, the Township of Uxbridge, the Town of Whitch urch-StouffviIle, the Township of Scugog, the Town of Whitby and the Town of Ajax and to each person or public body that provided written or verbal comments at the Open House, the Public Meeting, the Planning & Development Committee or City Council Meeting. Resolution # 96/09 13 Citq oq Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Littley That the Report of the Planning and Development Committee PD 2009-05, dated April 6, 2009, be adopted. CARRIED b) REPORT EC 2009-04 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 03-09 Supply & Delivery of Extrication Equipment for Heavy Rescue Vehicle COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 03-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the supply and delivery of Hurst Extrication Equipment be'received; 2. That Council confirm the quotation dated March 18, 2009 from Code 4 Fire & Rescue (sole source) for the supply and delivery of Extrication Equipment in the amount of $164,397.45; 3. That the total gross project cost of $164,397.45 (GST included) and the total net purchase cost of $156,569.00 be approved; 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 13-09 Pickering Potter's Studio -Licence Renewal Agreement COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 13-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received; and 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a licence renewal agreement to which the Pickering Potter's Studio will be permitted to continue to operate pottery programs at the Pickering Recreation Complex from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012, that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services and the Chief Administrative Officer. 14 Citq 0~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 15-09 Fire Services -Uniform and Bunker Gear Acquisition COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 15-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding Fire Services Uniform and Bunker Gear Acquisition be received; 2. That Council approve single sourcing of this acquisition through Starfield Lion Ltd.; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take any actions necessary to give effect thereto. 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 18-09 Winter Control Operations COUNCIL DECISION That Report OES 18-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received for information. 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 06-09 Statement of the Treasurer Respecting 2008 Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Boards, Agencies and Other Bodies COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 06-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Statement of the Treasurer respecting Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees for the year 2008 be received for information. 6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 07-09 Cash Position Report as at December 31, 2008 COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 07-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the Cash Position of the City as at December 31, 2008 be received for information. 15 Ctrs Council Meeting Minutes PK- Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 08-09 Revised Fence BV-law and Proposed Fence Cost Sharing By-law COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 08-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the updated Fence By-law, included as Attachment 1, providing regulations for fences erected within the City of Pickering, be enacted; 3. That the draft Fence Cost Sharing By-law, included as Attachment 2, providing regulations for the sharing of costs of division fences be enacted; and 4. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. Resolution # 97/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2009-04, dated April 14, 2009, be adopted. CARRIED (VIII) NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Canada and Ontario Launch Intake 2 of BCF Communities Component and Application Process for Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Application Deadline of May 1, 2009 Resolution # 98/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 1. That Council support the following applications for funding including the required one-third municipal contribution as applicable: 16 Cirq o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers a) For project funding through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund for the following; i) Highway 401 Pedestrian Bridge Project at an estimated project cost of $10 million; ii) Grind and overlay project for Glenanna Road (from Pickering Parkway to Fairport Road) at an estimated cost of $750.000; iii) Whitevale Bridge Rehabilitation at an estimated project cost of $800,000; and b) For project funding through Intake 2 of the BCF Communities Component for the following; i) Toy Avenue - Storm Sewer installation & road reconstruction (if eligible) at an estimated project cost of $1,050,000; ii) West Shore Boulevard - Storm Sewer installation & road improvements (if Toy Avenue is not eligible) at an estimated project cost of $500,000. 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED (IX) NOTICE OF MOTION INCREASING ORGAN DONATIONS - SAVING LIVES Resolution # 99/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Littley WHEREAS according to media reports there are nearly 1,700 Ontarians waiting for organ transplants; and WHEREAS according to media reports, there are about 4,000 Canadians waiting for organ transplants; and WHEREAS according to media reports, 140 to 250 people die each year in Canada awaiting organ transplants; and WHEREAS according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal presumed consent, making every eligible person automatic organ donor upon death unless they specifically opt out ahead of time, is practiced in various forms in Europe in countries such as Belgium and Spain; and 17 k Ci,Council Meeting Minutes m i m Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS the current system in Ontario requires persons who want to donate their organs to fill out a donor card to notify family members who are then asked to provide final consent even if the donor filled out an organ donor consent card; and WHEREAS many good organs that could be donated are being buried or cremated rather than harvested for those in great need or even dying on waiting lists; and WHEREAS a recent Toronto Star - Angus Reid poll has found that 64% of Ontarians support provincial legislation that would make everyone an automatic organ donor unless they explicitly opt out amongst other options; and WHEREAS such legislation would cut a long standing chronic shortage of organ donors across the province and save many lives. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Pickering encourage and support provincial legislation for making every eligible person an automatic organ donor upon death unless they specifically opt out ahead of time to address the chronic shortage of organ donations and saving many lives. This motion be forwarded to the Canadian Transplant Association, the Trillium Gift of Life, all municipalities in Durham Region, Regional Health & Social Services Committee, Ontario Municipal Association, and MPP's for Ajax-Pickering and Scarborough East-Pickering. CARRIED WILDLIFE HUNTING Resolution # 100/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean WHEREAS fish and wildlife are important to Ontario as these natural resources are an important part of the Province's biodiversity that provide us with ecological, social and economic benefits; and WHEREAS legal hunting can play a role in maintaining an abundant population within the carrying capacity of its habitat, however illegal hunting can endanger species as well as endanger the safety and well being of the public at large; and 18 Cif Council Meeting Minutes PICXE Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources' Conservation Officers enforce the Province's hunting regulations to safeguard the public interest and ensure the protection of our wildlife and residents; and WHEREAS illegal hunting and poaching has recently been reported within the Rouge Park where hunting is not permitted and is considered a sanctuary for nature and the human spirit; and WHEREAS illegal hunting has been reported in the City of Pickering. In addition, traps/equipment has been found in the City of Pickering where hunting is not permitted as well as being found outside of the Province's open hunting seasons, which is a violation of Ontario's Hunting Regulations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council for the City of Pickering requests the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources to commence an investigation into these illegal acts and establish a coordinated protocol leading to enhanced enforcement; That a copy of this resolution and supporting documentation be sent to the Rouge Park Alliance and its members for endorsement; That a copy of this resolution and supporting documentation be sent to the City of Toronto, Town of Markham, Town of Richmond Hill and Town of Whitch urch-Stouffville for endorsement; And Further, that a copy of this resolution and supporting documentation be sent to MPP Joe Dickson (Ajax-Pickering), MPP Wayne Arthurs (Pickering-Scarborough East), MPP Bas Balkissoon (Scarborough--Rouge River) Honourable Brad Duguid (Scarborough Centre) and MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek (Oak Ridges--Markham). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE (X) BY-LAWS 6939/09 Being a by-law to appoint an Animal Services Officer and a Parking Control Officer as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the by-laws of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. 6940/09 Being a by-law to change the name of the road allowances described herein to "William Jackson Drive" in the City of Pickering. 19 CiN"0 Council Meeting Minutes i Monday, April 20, 2009 PICKEIUNG 7:30 PM Council Chambers 6941/09 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 17 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering (OPA 08-002/P) 6942/09 Being a by-law to require consultation with the City prior to submission of applications for official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, site plans, plans of subdivision and plans of condominium. 6943/09 Being a by-law to regulate fences and swimming pool enclosures. 6944/09 Being a by-law to determine cost-sharing for division fences. THIRD READING: Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that By-law Number 6939/09 to 6944/09, be adopted, and the said by-law be now read a third time and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (XI) 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 #101/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Council go In Camera in.accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Actfor the purpose of dealing with matters relating to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. CARRIED a) Zoning By-law 6906/08 (Zoning By-law Amendment) Dalar Properties Limited 1050 Squires Beach Rod, Pickering 20 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That the recommendation as contained in the In Camera minutes of April 20, 2009 be adopted. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Dickerson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Councillor O'Connell Mayor Ryan The City Clerk clarified that a vote could be taken during the In Camera portion of the meeting on a matter authorized to be in a closed session as the vote was to give directions/instructions to officers of the municipality, which was in accordance with the Municipal Act b) Confirmation of the Appointment to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee Resignation of T. Paterson, Ajax Pickering Board of Trade Appointments to. Boards and Committees Refer to tho In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the following appointment be confirmed thereto for a term to expire on November 30,2010: 21 Council Meeting Minutes M(OKE Monday, April 20, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers i) Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee Paul Przybylo CARRIED (XII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number #6945/09 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor O'Connell, 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 April 20, 2009. CARRIED (XIII) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 pm. CARRIED DATED this 20th day of April, 2009 MAY0!" RYAN DEBI A. WILCOX CITY CLERK 22