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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 19, 2009 Crr~ Council Meeting Minutes PICKFRING Tuesday, May 19, 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. J. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability E. Buntsma - Director, Operations & Emergency Services N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer B. Douglas - Fire Chief C. Mearns - Chief Executive Officer D. Wilcox' - City Clerk S. Karwowski - Manager, Finance & Taxation L. Taylor - Manager, Development Review R. Holborn - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering T. Prevedel - Division Head, Facilities Operations S. Reynolds - Division Head, Culture & Recreation G. McGregor - Principal Planner, Policy M. Pelzowski - Coordinator, Traffic Operations X. Blackwood - PC Analyst II D. Shields - Deputy Clerk (1) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. 1 Cirq 00 Council Meeting Minutes ` Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers (II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST No disclosures of interest were noted. (III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution # 102/09 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean In Camera Council Minutes, April 20, 2009 Council Minutes, April 20, 2009 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, May 4, 2009 Executive (Budget) Minutes, May 7, 2009 Executive Committee Minutes, May 11, 2009 CARRIED (IV) DELEGATIONS 1. Kalyani Nathan Durham Tamil Association Re: Major Humanitarian Crisis Kalyani Nathan, Durham Tamil Association, appeared before Council to request their support in petitioning the Provincial and Federal Government for humanitarian aid in Sri Lanka. Ms. Nathan listed a number of needs required which included caring for the sick and wounded, providing emergency assistance for the displaced and assisting citizens so that they can return to their homes. A brief question and answer period ensued. Resolution #103/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 2 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a Motion with respect to the Mayor sending a letter to the Provincial and Federal Governments requesting support and assistance of humanitarian aid in Sri Lanka. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE Resolution #104/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Mayor Ryan send a letter of support and assistance to the Provincial and Federal Governments requesting humanitarian aid for the people of Sri Lanka.. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE 2. Janice Frampton Re: Report CS 15-09 2009 Current and Capital Budgets Janice Frampton appeared before Council and stated her disappointment that Council did not take the suggestion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing to create a citizen committee for reviewing Council's remuneration. Ms. Frampton noted that the residents of Pickering feel they are being isolated from Council and would like to see a more open and transparent system. Ms. Frampton also noted that Council needs to engage the residents more effectively. Ms. Frampton requested that Council reconsider creating the citizen committee for reviewing Council's remuneration. 3. David Steele Re: Report CS 15-09 2009 Current and Capital Budgets David Steele appeared before Council and noted his request to have the Chief Administrative Officer submit a 10 year plan to be put in the 2010 budget so that staff and Council would be able to monitor the money required every year for budget and plan from one year to the next what we will be spending tax dollars on. He stated that this gives Council the ability to see and analyze expenditures. He noted that once development started the City would have to look at the Ward 3 boundaries and adjust them to make sure the citizens are represented equally across the City. 3 Cirq oo Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers He noted that he was concerned with the amount of debt the City was accumulating and stated that staff and Council should be creating a plan to pay the debt down. 4. Darlene Mourao Re: Report CS 15-09 2009 Current and Capital Budgets Darlene Mourao appeared before Council and stated that she was a long time resident and noted that she had recently lost her job due to the economy and noted that this was not the time to be raising taxes. She also stated that Council needed to make sure they were spending tax dollars wisely. 5. Wayne Gibson Re: Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan -Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Wayne Gibson appeared before Council and noted that the Fairport Road Traffic Calming Committee still had concerns with the staff recommended plan. He stated that a lot of time had been spent on this plan and was very disappointed that there wasn't more physical traffic calming devices. The Committee felt that staff over inflated some of the costs for the traffic calming improvements which caused residents to back off on supporting the initiatives the Committee had put forward due to the tax dollars being spent. Mr. Gibson stated that the Committee would like to see more physical traffic calming devices instead of just line painting and signs. 6. James McLaughlin Re: Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan -Implementation of Staff Generated Plan James McLaughlin appeared before Council in regards to the traffic calming plan for Fairport Road. Mr. McLaughlin stated that he felt the safety of the neighbourhood was jeopardized when the road was changed to an Arterial Class C road. He felt that the speed limit should stay at 40 km and noted that even if it was changed to 50 km there would still be speeding, but it would just be at a higher rate of speed. Mr. McLaughlin noted that stop signs were needed and supported the recommendations of the Traffic Calming Committee and stated that the plan needed to be implemented now. 4 Cirq Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7. Cindy Wang Re: Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan -Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Cindy Wang appeared before Council in support of additional physical traffic calming devices for Fairport Road. She noted that she did not feel the flashing lights were a good investment and also stated that she didn't think the residents near them would appreciate the 24 hour continuous flashing of the lights. She stated that the speed limit should stay at 40 km because if someone was hit at least they would have a chance of surviving with the speed limit being 40 km. Ms. Wang also stated that she felt that the Welrus Street stop signs should not be moved to the new subdivision and felt there should have been some community consultation before that decision was made. Ms. Wang stated that there was a small group opposing the traffic calming measures and noted she did not agree with their comments. 8. Ian Cumming Re: Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Ian Cumming appeared before Council regarding the Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan. He noted that he had spent many hours on the weekend discussing the plan with the residents of Fairport Road and there was a consensus that the plan needed more physical traffic calming devices. He noted that they had spent a lot of time creating the plan and realized that the original price tag was high. The Committee worked with City staff to try and create a plan that was workable for everyone but ever time they thought an agreement was made the City would change the plan. Mr. Cumming felt that what staff said and what actually was recommended in the plan wasn't the same. Mr. Cumming noted that the residents would like to see the following in the plan. A 4 way stop with raised crosswalk at Bonita Avenue, Fairport Road and Voyager Avenue, a 3 way stop at Glenanna Road and a 3 way stop at . Dunbarton Road. They would like to see double lines down the centre of the street so cars cannot pass each other or lines that would narrow the road as suggested by City staff. He also noted that the residents wanted to see the stop signs stay at Welrus Street and not be moved to the new subdivision. 5 Ctrs o~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 PICREMG 7:30 PM Council Chambers 9. Kevin Dove Re: Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan -Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Kevin Dove appeared before Council in support of the Fairport Road Traffic Calming Committee's recommendations. He thanked the Committee for all the work and hours they have put into the plan and stated that until safety concerns were addressed the residents of Fairport Road would not be going away. Mr. Dove noted that summer was coming and that these issues needed to be addressed now and stated that it shouldn't take ten years to get a few stop signs. 10. Sheila Middleton Re: Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan -Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Sheila Middleton appeared before Council in opposition to the traffic calming plan for Fairport Road and stated that she felt it would affect far more then just Fairport Road. She noted that the speed limit on Fairport Road should be 50 km since it is a Class C road and noted that speeding was an issue all over the City of Pickering. She noted that there are probably many other things tax dollars could be spent on instead of traffic calming devices. She noted that there were more than 2 people in opposition to these traffic calming measures and felt that the people in opposition have been treated with disrespect and heckled on a number of occasions. Ms. Middleton stated that City staff said the speed limit on Fairport should be 50 km and questions why they are now recommending it stay at 40 km. 11. Charlotte Sheardown Re: Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan -Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Charlotte Sheardown appeared before Council in opposition to the traffic calming plan and also stated there were more then just 2 in opposition and that she had 45 people sign petitions in opposition to the traffic calming plan on Fairport Road. Ms. Sheardon stated that Sheila Middleton had addressed all of her concerns and also noted that the traffic calming plan would affect the surrounding streets in a negative way. Council recessed from 9:20 pm to 9:40 pm. 6 Cif Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers (V) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 51-09 PAUL HOLBROUGH, MAYOR TOWN OF INGERSOLL 130 Oxford Street Ingersoll, ON N5C 2V5 Resolution # 105/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That CORR. 51-09 from Paul Holbrough, Mayor, Town of Ingersoll, requesting Council support with respect to a resolution passed by the Town of Ingersoll on April 14, 2009 regarding Bill 221, Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Presumptions for Firefighters), and that those ministries noted in the correspondence be notified of Council's support be endorsed. CARRIED 2. CORR. 52-09 JENNIFER HALEY, CHAIR HOMEGROWN ONTARIO STEERING COMMITTEE 39 William Street Elmira, ON N313 1 P3 Resolution # 106/09 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor McLean That CORR. 52-09 from Jennifer Haley, Chair, Homegrown Ontario Steering Committee, seeking Council support with respect to a motion to purchase locally produced meat and poultry products produced by Ontario farmers as the preferred local sustainable procurement practice be endorsed. CARRIED 7 Cirq 0~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. CORR. 53-09 HAZEL MCCALLION, MAYOR CITY OF MISSISSAUGA 300 City Centre Drive Mississauga, ON 1-513 3C1 Resolution # 107/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 53-09 from Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, seeking Council support of a resolution passed at a meeting held April 22, 2009 regarding fairness in provincial funding to allow for the improvement of timely and local access to hospital care in the City of Mississauga and across high growth communities in Ontario be endorsed. CARRIED 4. CORR. 54-09 LUCILLE KING, MPA TOWN CLERK TOWN OF AURORA 1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000 Aurora. ON L4G 6J1 Resolution # 108/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 54-09 from Lucille King, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, advising that at a meeting held on April 14, 2009, a resolution was passed regarding hospital funding capital, projects be received for information. CARRIED 5. CORR. 55-09 P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK REGION OF DURHAM 605 Rossland Road East Whitby. ON L1 N 6A3 8 Ciro Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution # 109/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 55-09 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham advising that at a meeting of Council held on April 22, 2009, Council adopted a recommendation with respect to outstanding transit transition issues be received for information. CARRIED 6. CORR. 56-09 THE HONOURABLE MICHAEL CHAN MINISTER, MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION 6th Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, ON M7A 2R9 Resolution #110/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 56-09 from the Honourable Michael Chan, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration advising that nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship are now being accepted be received for information. CARRIED 7. CORR. 57-09 JOAN BOOTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPINA BIFIDA & HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 555 Richmond Street West Box 103, Suite 1006 Toronto. ON M5V 3131 Resolution # 111/09 9 City 00 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 MCI Oft 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 57-09 from Joan Booth, Executive Director, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario requesting the City of Pickering proclaim June, 2009 as Spina Bifida and Hydrocephaulus Awareness Month be declared. CARRIED 8. CORR. 58-09 M. AILEEN CARROLL, MINISTER MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR SENIORS 5th Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 1 L2 Resolution # 112/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 58-09 from M. Aileen Carroll, Minister Responsible for Seniors requesting the City of Pickering proclaim June, 2009 as Seniors' Month be declared. CARRIED (VI) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT EC 2009-05 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 13-09 Historical/Architectural Designation -Greenwood Schoolhouse, 3540 Westney Road COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 13-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That Council endorse the recommendation of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee for designation of the Greenwood Schoolhouse; 10 Cicq Council Meeting Minutes ING Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. That the City Clerk be authorized to begin procedures to have the Greenwood Schoolhouse municipally known as 3540 Westney Road, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; 4. That the City Clerk draft and forward an appropriate 'Notice of Intent to Designate' to the owners of the property, the Ontario Heritage Foundation, and the local newspaper; and 5. Further, that the City Clerk be directed to draft the necessary by-law together with the reasons for designation for Council approval. 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 17-09 Corporate Energy Management Program -Status Report on Current and Planned Initiatives COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 17-09 from the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received for information; 2. That staff be directed to continue their efforts towards developing a long term Corporate Energy Management Strategy; 3. That staff further be directed to continue their efforts towards implementation of energy savings measures as identified in the audit of the Recreation Complex undertaken by I.B. Storey & Associates; 4. That staff make arrangements to undertake additional energy audits at all main City facilities to best determine future potential energy savings measures; 5. That the above works be undertaken with appropriate budget approvals as required; and 6. That staff report back to Council on a regular basis to provide status updates on progress. 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 19-09 Gingerbread Co-operative Nursery School (Pickering) Inc. -Licence Agreement Renewal COUNCIL DECISION 11 Cicq o0 AL Council Meeting Minutes PIC-XFRING Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. That Report OES 19-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Licence Renewal Agreement to which the Gingerbread Co-operative Nursery will be permitted to continue to operate a cooperative nursery program at Westshore Community Centre 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. 5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 20-09 The Claremont Lions Club -Management Agreement Renewal COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 20-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a management agreement renewal to which the Claremont Lions Club will be permitted to continue to provide certain management services to the City at the Claremont Community Centre 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. 6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 21-09 Horizon House, Where Heaven and Earth Meet -Lease Renewal Agreement COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 21-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received; and 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a lease renewal agreement to which Horizon House will be permitted to continue to use the Greenriver Community Centre for the purposes of a church, church socials and religious education from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010, that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services and the Chief Administrative Officer. 12 Cir# O0 Council Meeting Minutes Pl Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 23-09 All-Way Stop Controls, Front Street at Commerce Street -Amendment to By-law 6604/05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 23-09 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 Schedules "6" and "7" to By- law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of traffic on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. 8. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 25-09 No Stopping By-law, Sandy Beach Road -Amendment to By-law 6604/05 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 25-09 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 stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. 9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-09 2009-2011 Internal Audit Work Plan COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 04-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2009 - 2011 Internal Audit Work Plan be received for information. 13 Ciro o~ Council Meeting Minutes ill Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 10. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 09-09 2008 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 09-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2008 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund be received for information. 11. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 10-09 Investment Portfolio Activity for the year Ended December 31, 2008 COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 10-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Investment Portfolio Activity for the year ended December 31, 2008 be received for information. 12. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 11-09 2009 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 11-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2009 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations be received for information. 13. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 12-09 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 12-09 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. Resolution # 113/09 14 i 00 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2009-05, dated May 11, 2009, be adopted save and except Item 2. CARRIED 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 26-09 Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan -Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Resolution # 114/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1. That Report OES 26-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received; 2. That Council recognize that the compromised solution presented by representatives from the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road and a group representing the residents in opposition was not a consensus solution which meets the needs of all residents; 3. That Council approve the staff-recommended traffic calming plan for Fairport Road as set out in Attachment #3 to this report and direct staff to notify residents on the project mailing list; 4. That the recommended traffic calming plan set out in Attachment #3 be amended to include flashing beacon lights to be added to signage at the pedestrian crossing located near the park and that two additional road watch logos and signs be included in the plan; and 5. That Council authorize staff to implement the staff-recommended plan in 2009. CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motions) 15 CiN Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution # 115/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Littley That the main motion be amended by deleting Item #4 in its entirety. CARRIED Resolution # 116/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Littley That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #4: That the recommended traffic calming plan set out as Attachment #3 be amended to include a 4 way stop at Fairport Road, Bonita Avenue and Voyager Avenue. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Resolution # 117/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Littley That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #5 and Item #5 renumbered accordingly: That the recommended traffic calming plan set out as Attachment #3 be amended to include a raised crosswalk at Fairport Road, Bonita Avenue and Voyager Avenue. 16 C-,Iqo~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS YES NO Councillor Littley Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Resolution # 118/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #5 and Item #5 renumbered accordingly: That the recommended traffic calming plan set out as Attachment #3 be amended to remove the 3 way stop at the new subdivision and leave the 3 way stop sign at Welrus Street. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE Resolution # 119/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Littley That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #6 and the balance be renumbered accordingly: That the recommended traffic calming plan set out as Attachment #3 be amended to include a 3 way stop at Fairport Road and Dunbarton Road. MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS 17 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers YES NO Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Resolution # 120/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the main motion be divided in order to deal with Item #4 separately. CARRIED Resolution # 121/09 Item #4 of the main motion was then before Council and CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan The main motion, as amended, was then CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 18 Citq oo Council Meeting Minutes P, NG Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers b) REPORT PD 2009-06 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 17-09 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 009-001/P Amendment 18 to the Pickering Official Plan Informational Revision 15 City Initiated: Council's Recommendations of October 20, 2008 respecting the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Environmental Servicing Plan Part of Lots 15 to 24, Concession 3 City of Pickering Resolution # 122/09 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 1. That Report PD 17-09 of the Director, Planning & Development on Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 09-001/P, Amendment 18 to the Pickering Official Plan, and Informational Revision 15 be received; 2. a) That Amendment 18 to the Pickering Official Plan, initiated by the City of Pickering, to implement Council's Recommendations respecting the Duffin Heights Environmental Servicing Plan, by: • refining the Open Space System - Natural Areas to reflect an expanded natural heritage system; . • replacing Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas designation with the Urban Residential Areas - Medium Density Areas designation for lands west of Tillings Road; • replacing the Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas designation with the Urban Residential Areas - Medium Density Areas designation and Open Space System - Natural Areas designation for lands south of Old Taunton Road; • replacing the Employment Areas - Prestige Employment designation with the Open Space System - Natural Area designation for lands north of Taunton Road; • adding the Open Space System - Active Recreational Areas in recognition of the Pickering Golf Course; • deleting the future Type "C" arterial road crossings of the Ganatsekiagon Creek and Urfe Creek; 19 City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers • realigning the configuration of the future extension of Valley Farm Road, a Type "C" arterial road, easterly to connect to Brock Road; • replacing the future Type "C" arterial road network with a collector road network; and • revising policy 11.17- Duffin Heights Neighbourhood policies by: deleting redundant policies; adding minimum building height requirements; adding monitoring, compensation/restoration, sustainability and cost sharing policies; and revising the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood population target from 9,500 to 2,500 persons at 2016; as set out in Attachment #1 to Appendix I to Report PD 17-09, be approved; b) That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 18 to the Pickering Official Plan, to implement Council's Recommendations respecting the Duffin Heights Environmental Servicing Plan as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 17-09 be forwarded to Council for enactment; 2. That Council adopt the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Development Guidelines, as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 17-09, as the City's strategy for detailed land use, urban design, transportation and stormwater in Duffin Heights; 3. That Council adopt, Informational Revision 15 to Map 25 - Neighbourhood 15: Duffin Heights and Neighbourhood Population Projection updating roads, schools, parks and population, as set out in Appendix III to Report PD 17-09 for inclusion in the Pickering Official Plan; 4. That Council endorse.the staff responses to comments received respecting the proposed draft Official Plan amendment and draft Development Guidelines contained in Appendix IV - Table 1 - Responses to Comments Received on the Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Draft Development Guidelines; 5. That the Planning & Development Department in conjunction with the Municipal Property & Engineering Division prepare a detailed boulevard design for Brock Road through the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood including cost estimates and report back to Council to allow for consideration in the 2010 budget preparation; and 6. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 17-09 to the Region of Durham, the Town of Ajax, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the Duffin Heights Landowners Group. 20 Ciro Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motions) Resolution # 123/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Item 2a) of the main motion be amended by adding the following: That policy 11.7 (k) (vii) be deleted and the third bullet under 11.17 (k) (vi) be replaced with the following: The street width accommodates the appropriate number of sidewalks (i.e. on either one side or both sides of the street) based upon the design of the plan, street function and abutting development. CARRIED Resolution # 124/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That Item 2a) of the main motion be amended by adding the following: That a new Section 11.7 (o) be added and that the remaining sections be renumbered as follows: (o) despite section 3.5 (a) and Table 3 of Chapter 3, permit the establishment of a cemetery, mausoleum, columbarium, visitation centre, chapel and reception facility, funeral establishment, crematorium, and related buildings and structures for the existing zoned Duffin Meadows Cemetery located east of Brock Road that are designated Open Space System - Natural Areas. That Section 11.17 (k) (i) be revised as follows: (i) Where development proposals abut existing uses expected to remain in the long-term, the following matters shall be addressed: - Mitigation measures such as grading, tree preservation and edge protection; 21 Citq 04 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 JUNG 7:30 PM Council Chambers - Implementation of the above measures through conditions of draft plan approval, zoning bylaw amendments, site plan approvals and other Planning Act tools; and Consultation with the adjacent landowner(s) prior to approval of the implementation measures set out above. CARRIED Resolution # 125/09 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Item 2a) of the main motion be amended by adding the following: That the amendment to replace the Employment Areas - Prestige Employment with Open Space System - Natural Area on Schedule 1 - Land Use Structure not include Pt. Lot 16, Concession 4, municipally know as 1960 Taunton Road East. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE The main motion, as amended was then CARRIED. 2. Committee of Adjustment Decision of April 15, 2009 Re: 618 Chiron Crescent Resolution # 126/09 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the Council of the City of Pickering instruct the City Clerk to appeal the decision of the Committee of Adjustment from April 15, 2009 to the Ontario Municipal Board where approval was granted for relief from Zoning By-law 3036 to permit the parking of a vehicle 3.2 metres high and 8.0 metres long whereas the By-law permits a maximum vehicle height of 2.6 metres and 6.7 metres long. CARRIED 22 Cztqo0 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers (VII) NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 19-09 2009 Tax Rates for all Classes of Property and Final Tax Due Dates for all Realty Tax Classes Except for Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Residential Realty Classes COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 19-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the 2009 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 June 26, 2009 and September 28, 2009 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. 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 10-09 Information Technology (IT) Server Room -HVAC Upgrades - Pickering Civic Complex -Tender No. T-5-2009 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 10-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding Tender No. T-5-2009 for the Information Technology (IT) Server Room HVAC Upgrades, Pickering Civic Complex be received; 23 Cirs co Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That Tender No. T-5-2009 submitted by Mack Mechanical Solutions, Inc. in the total tendered amount of $138,957.00 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $170,457.00 (GST included) and a net project cost of $162,340.00 including the total tendered amount and other associated costs be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to fund the project in the amount of $162,340.00 by a transfer from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 27-09 Quotation No. Q-12-2009 -Quotation for Drainage Improvements on Wellington & Victoria Street COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 27-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the Drainage Improvements on Wellington & Victoria Street be received; 2. That Quotation Q-12-2009 submitted by Elirpa Construction & Materials Limited for the Drainage Improvements On Wellington & Victoria Street in the amount of $87,495.80 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $105,000 (GST included) including the quotation amount and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $100,000 be approved; 4. That the total net project costs of $100,000 be funded from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund; 5. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect hereto. 24 Council Meeting Minutes PICK]HUNG Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 16-09 Tender no. T-6-2009 -Tender for Waterfront Trail - Western Gateway Proiect COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 16-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the Waterfront Trail - Western Gateway Project be received; 2. That Tender T-6-2009 submitted by Pacific Paving for the Waterfront Trail- Western Gateway Project in the amount of $836,653.12 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $1,061,550 (GST included) including the tender amount and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $1,011,000, which includes prior years design cost of $86,000, be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a) the sum of up to $500,000 by a contribution from the Waterfront Toronto; b) the sum of $85,000 to be funded from property taxes; c) the sum of $340,000 to be funded from a transfer from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund; d) any unfunded balance be financed from current funds; 5. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect hereto. 6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 29-09 Quotation No. Q-23-2009 Supply & Delivery of Articulated Variable Horse Power Motor Grader COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 29-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received; 25 Cirq J~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That Q-23-2009, as submitted by Nortrax for the supply and delivery of (1) one 2009 John Deere 870G Articulated Motor Grader in the amount of $258,736.10 (PST and GST included) be accepted; 3. The total gross purchase cost of $258,736.10 (GST & PST included) and net purchase cost of $247,287.60 be approved; 4.. That council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the supply and delivery of the Articulated Motor Grader in the amount of $247,287.60 as follows: a) that the sum of $ 245,000 be financed by the issue of debentures by The Regional Municipality of Durham over a period not to exceed (5) five years, at a rate to be determined b) the balance sum of $2,287.60 to be funded from the 2009 Current Budget c) the annual repayment charges in the amount $ 55,035 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering, commencing in 2010 and 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 2009 Annual Repayment Limit 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 is not required prior to City Council's authorization; e) undertake the financing of this project or portions thereof that cannot be accommodated through the foregoing through internal loans, Infrastructure Ontario - OSIFA Loan Program, or a financial institution offering long term financing under similar terms and conditions; f) the Treasurer be authorized to take any actions necessary to effect the foregoing; 5. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to apply any excess proceeds raised to other capital projects for which long-term financing is required, as is permitted under the Municipal Act, 2001; 6. That the draft by-law attached to this report be enacted; and 7. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. 26 Czrf Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers 7. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 30-09 Pickering Museum Village -Brougham Central Hotel Restoration -Tender No. T-9-2009 COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 30-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding Tender No. T-9-2009 for the Pickering Museum Village, Brougham Central Hotel Restoration be received; 2. That Tender No. T-9-2009 submitted by Nashid Construction Corp. in the total tendered amount of $189,000 (GST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $243,600 (GST included) and a net project cost of $232,000 including the total tendered amount and other associated costs be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. Resolution # 127/09 Moved by Pickles Seconded by McLean That Items 1-7 of New and Unfinished Business be CARRIED, save and except Item #1. CARRIED 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 15-09 2009 Current and Capital Budgets A brief discussion ensued on this matter. Resolution # 128/09 27 Citq o~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report CS 15-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be approved; 2. a) That the 2009 Current Budget expenditure for personnel expenditures, consisting of salaries and wages (Account 1100), overtime (Account 1200) and employer contributions (Account 1400), in the total amount of $39,915,363 be approved; b) That the 2009 Gross Current Budget expenditures for City purposes in the amount of $31,314,541 (that excludes personnel expenditures and includes capital expenditures from current revenues in the amount of $2,484,452); less estimated current operating revenues of $25,969,347 and transfer from the Rate Stabilization Reserve of $2,912,338 and transfer from the Economic Stabilization Reserve of $405,000 be approved; c) That the total levy under a) and b) above which results in a net overall levy for City Operations of $41,943,218 which is approximately a 3.53% increase over 2009, be approved; 3. a) That Council approve the revised financing for Toy Ave. by cancelling the unspent funds previously approved in the 2007 and 2008 capital budgets (Account 5320.0824 and 5410.0703) and costs incurred and funding of approximately $9,500 be transferred to the 2009 project (Account 5320.0910); b) That contingent upon the Intake Two (BCF - Communities Component) application for Toy Ave. filed May 1, 2009, being accepted, Council approve the gross expenditure of $1,050,000 with financing from Federal and Provincial Governments of $350,000 each and the remainder from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund ($175,000) and Move Ontario Reserve ($175,000); 4. That Council approve the more detailed project scope for Frenchman's Bay Master Plan - Phase One by cancelling the 2008 capital project (Account 5410.0805) and approving the 2009 project (Account 5410.0905); 5. a) That the 2009 Capital Budget as submitted to the Executive Committee meeting of May 7, 2009 be amended to reflect the addition of the following capital projects: 28 Ciry oo Council Meeting Minutes PTCK-F Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Costs Funding 401 Ped. Bridge $10,000,000 Fed./Prov. $10,000,000 Glenanna Rd. 850,000 Fed./Prov. 566,950 Debt 283,050 Whitevale Bridge 800,000 Fed./Prov. 533,600 Debt 266,400 Accessibility Improvements 17,400 Fed. 17,400 Total $11,667,400 $11,667,400 b) That the 2009 Capital Budget as submitted to the Executive Committee meeting of May 7, 2009 be amended to provide for the following two projects, totalling $2,820,000, being advanced from the future concept planning phase to construction by adding them to the 2009 Capital Budget, dependent upon Federal (RInC) and Provincial (Ontario REC) funding: Don Beer Arena Rehabilitation and $2,520 000 Refurbishment with funding as follows: Federal/Provincial RInC Grants $1,680,000 Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund 420,000 Community Contribution (Don Beer Res.) 100,000 Debt 320,000 Total Funding $2,520,000 Kinsmen Park Field House with funding as $300,000 follows: Federal Grants $100,000 Provincial Grants 100,000 Provincial Grant - Invest in Ontario 50,000 Federal Gas Tax 50,000 Total Funding 30 000 c) That the 2009 Capital Budget for the City of Pickering with a Gross Expenditure of $16,955,617 be amended to reflect the additional capital budget projects in recommendation 5a) of $11,667,400 and 5b) of $2,820,000 for a revised capital budget of $31,443,017 be adopted as amended; d) That the following capital financing sources be approved as presented in the amended 2009 Capital Budget:: Transfer from Current Fund to Capital Fund $2,484,452 29 Ctrq oo Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers, Transfers from Reserves: - Don Beer Arena (7033) 118,000 - Rec Complex Pool Reserve (7035) 12,500 - Move Ontario Reserve (7043) 300,000 - Cap Mtce and Mgmt Systems(7045) 60,000 Transfers from Reserve Funds - Development Charges 1,267,800 - Parkland Development (7502) 30,000 - Federal Gas Tax Funds (7505) 2,532,000 - City Share Dev. Charges Projects (7022) 714,365 - Third Party Contribution (7501) 200,000 - Storm water (7611) 46,000 Debt - 5 yr 495,000 Debt - 10 yr 6,639,450 Federal and Provincial Grants - 401 Bridge 10,000,000 Federal and Provincial Grants - Don Beer Arena Rehabilitation - (RInC) & (Ont Rec) 1,680,000 Federal and Provincial Grants - Kinsmen Park Field House - (RInC) & (Ont Rec) 200,000 Federal Grant (1610) 845,275 Federal Grant - Enabling Access. 17,400 Provincial Grants (1623) 3,103,275 Waterfront Toronto 500,000 Donations (1592) 197,500 TOTAL $31,443,017 e) That total external debt financing of $7,134,450 for the projects identified in the 2009 Capital Budget, and as indicated in this report, in the amount of $495,000 for a period not to exceed 5 years and $6,639,450 for a period not to exceed 10 years; 30 Cirq 00 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 AING 7:30 PM Council Chambers f) That projects identified in the 2009 Capital Budget as being financed through the issuance of debt be subject to additional, specific approval of the expenditure and the financing by Council; g) 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; h) That all Capital expenditures or portions thereof, approved in the 2009 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; i) 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 replace budgeted internal loans or debts; j) 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; 6. 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 in the following ratio: 30% to the Rate Stabilization Reserve and 70% to the City Share DC Projects Reserve; b) Any funds necessary from the Rate Stabilization Reserve in order to ensure that the Current Budget results in a year end surplus of no less than $125,000; c) Any portion of the annual Veridian Dividend not required to be recognized in revenue to meet expenditures be transferred to the Economic Stabilization Reserve; 7. a) That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, in order to ensure that 31 Cirq o~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers the budget plan accommodates any reallocation of 2009 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 unless otherwise approved by Council; 8. That any under expenditures from projects funded from Federal or Provincial Grants may be used to fund over expenditures for approved projects funded from the same source(s); 9. a) That Council approve the establishment of the Operations Centre Reserve Fund where all proceeds from future land sales associated with Duffin Heights be allocated to this reserve fund and all expenditures associated with the establishment of the new operations centre be funded from this reserve fund; b) That Council pass the attached by-law to give effect to the foregoing; c) That any revenue resulting from the disposition of land or buildings, other than Duffin Heights, be transferred to the Capital Equipment Reserve; 10. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized at his discretion to close any prior year's capital project accounts, and to first apply any excess funding to any over expenditure in other capital accounts and to secondly transfer any remaining excess funding back to the original source of the funds; 11. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to: a) Undertake transactions in the spot or forward (12 months or less) currency markets in order to effect United States dollar denominated expenditures in the Current or Capital Budgets; b) Enter into leases or rental agreements for the provision of vehicles or equipment required for temporary use during periods of equipment breakdown or repair or during periods of increased need (eg. Inclement weather); 32 Czrq o~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 RING, Pi J 7:30 PM Council Chambers 12. That Council pass to the attached Schedule 1 to General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law # 6951/09, as amended, which provides for the fees and charges that are incorporated into the 2009 Current Budget; 13. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to adjust, where appropriate, the per kilometre travel expense reimbursement rate during the year in order to maintain a reasonable level of reimbursement with any increase in cost being met from under expenditures in other accounts; 14. That Council adopt the following Budget Guidelines for the development and presentation of the 2010 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, or additional staffing is due to health and safety or LTD accommodations; b) That there may be no new, enhanced or expanded current or capital budget programs; c) That the 2010 budget be developed based on a "restricted use of debt;" 15. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to initiate any assessment appeals necessary to protect the assessment base of the City; 16. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to execute the buy out provision in the lease for the Trackless sidewalk snow plough as provided for in the 2009 Capital Budget for Property Maintenance (Account 5311.0901); and, 17. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motion) Resolution # 129/09 33 Citq Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item #17 and Item #17 be renumbered accordingly: That the City of Pickering create a Citizens Advisory Committee to review the Council Compensation and Communications Policy. MOTION DEFEATED The main motion was then CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE. (VIII) NOTICE OF MOTION a) PROVINCIAL HARMONIZED SALES TAX Resolution # 130/09 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell WHEREAS the economy in Canada and in the Province of Ontario is faced with an unstable climate and high unemployment rates; and WHEREAS peoples savings and portfolios have been drastically affected by the world economic condition; and WHEREAS the Provincial Government recently announced the harmonization of the 5% GST and the 8% PST; and . WHEREAS this harmonized sales tax will negatively impact all consumers, young and old, married or single, by implementing the proposed harmonized tax to almost all goods and services that were previously exempt from PST; and WHEREAS the 8% PST will be added to items such as, but not limited to, gasoline, home heating fuel, water, hydro, used cars, real estate commissions, home renovations, personal services, chiropractor, massage therapy, consultants, lawyers fees, prescriptions, registration fees and memberships for recreational services used by seniors and children. 34 Council Meeting Minutes PICKERING Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, The Council of the City of Pickering, appeal to the Province of Ontario to stop the implementation of the proposed Provincial Harmonized Sales Tax until more public consultation and input is received; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, The Council of the City of Pickering, request that AMO lobby the Province of Ontario on our behalf, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to all municipalities in Ontario requesting their support. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a Motion with respect to Seaton employment and population ratios (ROPA 128). CARRIED b) SEATON EMPLOYMENT AND POPULATION RATIOS - RE: ROPA 128 Resolution # 131/09 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson WHEREAS the draft versions of the Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA)128, The Growing Durham Study incorrectly identified the inclusion of the Provincial Central Pickering Development Plan (Seaton's) employment target of 35,000 jobs to the planning horizon of 2031, and WHEREAS the City of Pickering, the Region of Durham and the Province of Ontario lead the Highway 407 (Seaton Lands) Economic Development Study (Hempson Consulting Ltd. 2007) which concluded that a range of 16,700 and 20,000 jobs in the employment areas of Seaton, and that 15,000 jobs in other areas of Seaton could be achieved by 2031, and WHEREAS The Council of the City of Pickering previously passed a motion of a "Jobs First" policy for the development of Seaton and, 35 Ciro Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS in order to achieve a "Healthy, Complete and Sustainable Community" an "appropriate ratio of jobs to population" is defined in the ROPA 128 at a ratio of 1 job for every 2 people, and WHEREAS the Provincial Central Pickering Development Plan (Seaton), Pickering Planning Staff, and Pickering Council have supported the designated 35,000 jobs and 70,000 people, at a ratio of 1 job for every 2 people, and WHEREAS in the final version of the ROPA 128, Seaton has now been allocated 71,345 total population and only 12,346 jobs in the employment areas, and 4,130 jobs in other areas, for a total of 16,476 jobs to the planning horizon of 2031 which is a ratio of 1 job for every 4.33 people. Therefore let it be resolved that the Council of the City of Pickering hereby withdraw its support of the ROPA 128 which does not support the Sustainable Development standards of the Central Pickering Development Plan nor of the City of Pickering. And that a copy of this motion be sent to the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Premiers Office. REFERRED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motion) Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Notice of Motion as presented by Councillors Littley and Johnson, regarding Seaton employment and population ratios (ROPA 128) be referred to the June 1, 2009, Planning and Development Committee. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Dickerson Councillor McLean Councillor Littley Councillor Pickles Councillor O'Connell Mayor Ryan 36 Cis o~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers (IX) BY-LAWS 6946/09 Being a by-law to exempt Lot 6, Plan 40M-1827, Pickering, from part lot control. 6947/09 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 18 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering (OPA 09-001/P) 6948/09 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating 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. 6949/09 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing parking restrictions in private property. 6950/09 Being a by-law to authorize the supply & delivery of Articulated Variable Horse Power Motor Grader and the issuance of debentures therefore in the amount of $245,000 6951/09 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal Fees. 6952/09 Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required to be raised by taxation for the year 2009 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 O'Connell, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that By-law Number 6946 /09 to 6954/09, 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 (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 # 133/09 37 Cirq oq Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Council go In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act for the purpose of dealing with matters relating to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege. CARRIED 1. Appointments to Boards and Committees This matter was deferred to the June 15, 2009 meeting due to the advertising schedule for these appointments. 2. Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 03-09 Request from VIVA Retirement Living Corporation to Purchase City Lands Untraveled Portion of Glenview Road (Part of PIN# 263360154) Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the recommendations as contained in Confidential Report CAO 03-09 of the Chief Administrative Officer be adopted. CARRIED IN AN OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL 3. Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 04-09 Request from B. & K. Van Evans to Purchase City Lands - Untraveled Portion of Commerce Street (Plan 65) Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the recommendations as contained in Confidential Report CAO 04-09 of the Chief Administrative Officer be adopted. 38 Czc~ o¢~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:30 PM Council Chambers CARRIED IN AN OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL 4. Verbal Update from the Chief Administrative Officer Former Brock North Landfill Property owned by the City of Toronto Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] (XI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number # 6955/09 Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor McLean, moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering at its Regular Meeting of May 19, 2009. CARRIED (XII) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the meeting be adjourned at 12:10 am. CARRIED DATED this 19th day of May, 2009 MAY=U:)J YAN czw - DEBI A. WILCOX CITY CLERK 39