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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 16, 2010 Ciro Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 P1( <IERING 7:30 PM Council Chambers PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer. T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development D.'Shields - City Clerk L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) INVOCATION Mayor.Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (11) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST No disclosures of interest were noted. (III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution #16/10 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley In Camera Council Minutes, January 18, 2010 Council Minutes, January 18, 2010 Special In Camera Council Minutes, February 8, 2010 Special Council Minutes, February 8, 2010 Executive Committee Minutes, February 8, 2010 CARRIED 1 Crr~ _ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 ~r PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers (IV) PRESENTATIONS 1. Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee Re: Presentation of Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition Certificate to Laura Drake Mayor Ryan and Councillor McLean presented the Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition certificate and achievement pin to Laura Drake in recognition of her many achievements during her years as a member on the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee. (V) DELEGATIONS 1. Pamela Fuselli Safe Kids Canada Re: Safe Pool Fencing Pamela Fuselli, Executive Director, Safe Kids Canada appeared before Council and provided a handout outlining background information relating to the importance of safe pool fencing. She outlined a comprehensive approach incorporating necessary standards and noted that safe pool fencing can prevent the disability and death of young children as a result of unintentional drowning. She noted that researchers estimate that safer pool fencing could prevent 7 out of 10 pool drowning incidents for children under five. She stated that they were requesting municipalities to take a look at their municipal by-law regarding fencing around pools and requested that the by-law incorporate four sided fencing around pools. Ms. Fuselli stated that they would send the City a by-law that has been drafted for all municipalities regarding four sided fencing for our review. A brief question and answer period ensued. 2. Rik Ganderton Re: Rouge Valley Health System Update Rik Ganderton, CEO, appeared before Council and with the aid of a power point presentation provided an update on the Rouge Valley Health System. He outlined the challenges the organization is facing and explained the development of a deficit elimination plan and stated that the DEP planning parameters are being met. He noted that patients are going home sooner thanks to improved patient flow and discharge planning, patients and doctors are getting lab test results faster and patients waiting less for care in the emergency department. He also noted that even though the DEP planning parameters are being met there is still a need to finance the refurbishment of equipment, the need for an MRI machine, more medical beds and 2 Cif Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers staffing. Mr. Ganderton noted in conclusion their hopes for 1 % or better funding from the Province which would mean no impact to the.organization, but noted the funding notification has not yet been received. A question and answer period ensued as well as discussions regarding fundraising initiatives. 3. Bruce Wood Re: Direct Election of Regional Chair Bruce Wood, President of the Oshawa Ratepayers Association appeared before Council with respect to the direct election of a Regional Chair. He stated there has been positive feedback in the past month supporting the direct election of a Regional Chair. He noted that Oshawa Council had reaffirmed its position on supporting the direct election of a Regional Chair and requested the City of Pickering to also reaffirm their position on this matter. A question and answer period ensued. 4. John Mutton Re: Direct Election of Regional Chair John Mutton appeared before Council in support of the direct election of a Regional Chair and noted the need to advocate this across the Region. He indicated he would be speaking to the Councils of Scugog, Whitby, Uxbridge and Brock Township regarding the direct election of a Regional Chair. He noted that the Durham electorate is talking about the direct election of a Regional Chair and that it is time for change and the message is clear. A question and answer period ensued. 5. Maurice Brenner Re: Direct Election of Regional Chair Pickering Nuclear Station and the Community Maurice Brenner appeared before Council and provided a hand out of his presentation to the City Clerk. With respect to the direct election of a Regional Chair, he noted the need for accountability and integrity and noted the lack of political will at the Region to implement the will of the people. He also indicated he was in support of an integrity commissioner and noted the need to look at best practices across other municipalities. Mr. Brenner also appeared before Council with respect to the announcement of the closing of the Pickering Nuclear Station and provided a package of information for 3 AU Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers Council's review. He noted the issues of importance were sustainability and long term jobs and noted that actions were required with respect to the sirens, nuclear waste and nuclear liability. A question and answer period ensued. 6. Lena Brown Re: Request for Grant Lena Brown appeared before Council on behalf of her daughter, Shelley-Ann Brown, who is competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics. She outlined Shelley-Ann's achievements to date and the costs incurred as a result of the intense training required in order to compete at the Olympics. She requested a onetime grant from the City of Pickering in the amount of $5,000.00 to help offset the costs of training and also noted that since Shelley-Ann was new to the sport she has no sponsors to help with training fees. A question and answer period ensued. 7. Pat McNeil, Senior Vice President Ontario Power Generation. Re: Future of OPG Pat McNeil, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Generation Development, appeared before Council to provide an update with respect to the future of OPG in Pickering. He noted OPG announced today their investment strategy for its nuclear generation stations in Durham Region. He indicated that OPG is committed to ensure the continued safe and reliable performance of its Pickering B station for approximately 10 years, at which time the decommissioning process would begin. He outlined the process for the safe storage of the reactors, noting Pickering OPG staff would have future opportunities during this process at the Darlington plant. He noted the planning stage of refurbishing the Darlington plant will benefit all of Durham Region and also indicated OPG would continue to keep the main headquarters located in Pickering for the foreseeable future. Mr. McNeil stated that OPG would continue to communicate with the City of Pickering on the plans for the future and noted that they were available to meet with City officials and staff regarding the Pickering plant at any time. A question and answer period ensued. Council took a 15 minute recess at 10:30 pm and resumed the meeting at 10:45 pm. 4 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers (VI) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 07-10 MARLAINE KOEHLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE WATERFRONT REGENERATION TRUST 308-372 Richmond St. West Toronto ON M5V 1 Z6 Resolution #17/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 07-10 from Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director, The Waterfront Regeneration Trust seeking Council's authorization for the City of Pickering to act as host for the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure 2010 to be held on Sunday July 4, 2010 be endorsed. CARRIED 2. CORR. 08-10 LENA BROWN 282 Hoover Drive Pickering, ON L1V 5R8 General discussion ensued on this matter. Resolution # 18/10 Moved by. Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 08-10 from Lena Brown on behalf of her daughter and Pickering native Shelley-Ann Brown seeking support of a sponsorship in the amount of $5;000.00 to help offset the cost of training for the Olympics be referred to 2010 Budget discussions. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: 5 Crr~o~ Council. Meeting Minutes F= Tuesday, February 16, 2010 _ 7:30 PM PICKERIMG Council Chambers YES NO Councillor. Johnson Councillor Dickerson Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 3. CORR. 09-10 BONNIE LITTLEY REGIONAL COUNCILLOR -WARD 1 Resolution #19/10 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 09-10 from Councillor Littley, seeking Council endorsement regarding a notice of motion on the direct election of Regional Chair which is being submitted for the Regional agenda be endorsed. CARRIED 4. CORR. 10-10 SUSAN SIOPIS, DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION AND FIELD SERVICES REGION OF DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT 605 Rossland Road East, Box 623 Whitby ON L1 N 6A3 Resolution #20/10 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That CORR. 10-10 from Susan Siopis, Director, Transportation and Field Services, Region of Durham Works Department, be referred to staff for further review and consultation with the Durham Islamic Centre. CARRIED 6 CrW Council Meeting Minutes E., Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 5. CORR. 11-10 WAYNE ARTHURS, MPP PICKERING-SCARBOROUGH EAST 300 Kingston Rd., Unit 13 Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 Resolution #21/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORRA 1-10 from Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Scarborough East to The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment with respect to the proposed York Region Odour Control Facility be received for information. CARRIED 6. CORR.12-10 JONAH KELLY PLANNING DEPARTMENT, REGION OF DURHAM Box 623, 605 Rossland Road East Whitby ON L1 N 6A3 Resolution #22/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 12-10 from Jonah Kelly, Planning Department, Region of Durham with respect to nominations for the 2010 DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards be received for information. CARRIED 7. CORR. 13-10 DALTON MCGUINTY, PREMIER OF ONTARIO Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 PICIZE 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #23/10 .Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 13-10 from Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, acknowledging the request to discuss potential partnership opportunities for continued participation from the Province with respect to the Waterfront Trail be received for information. CARRIED 8. CORR. 14-10 PERRY PAPADATOS REGIONAL MANAGER TRANSPORT CANADA 4900 Yonge St., 4th Floor Toronto, ON M2N 6A5 Resolution #24/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 14-10 from Perry Papadatos, Regional Manager, Transport Canada . with respect to the demolition of the structure located at 4375 York/Durham-Town line be received for information. CARRIED 9. CORR. 15-10 a) DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION b) DURHAM REGION LABOUR COUNCIL c) PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS & EQUITY Resolution #25/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 15-10 be received and the following proclamations be declared: April, 2010 - New Homes Month April 28, 2010 - National Day of Mourning, 8 Citqo~ Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 PICKERING 7:30 PM Council Chambers March, 2010 - Hispanic Heritage Month CARRIED 10. CORR. 16-10 ANDREW CHERRY, LIEUTENANT (NAVY) COMMANDING OFFICER, ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADET CORPS HARWOOD P.O: Box 21112, 290 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON L1 S 7H2 Resolution #26/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 16710 from Andrew Cherry, Lieutenant (Navy) Commanding Officer, requesting that the City of `Pickering grant the 'Freedom of the City' to the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Harwood be endorsed. CARRIED (VII) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT EC 2010-02 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 01-10 Proposed Firearms By-law COUNCIL DECISION 1. That staff be directed to solicit input from stakeholders and the public regarding the draft Firearms By-law included as Attachment 1 to this report; and 2. That upon the completion of a consultation process, staff report back to Council with recommendations regarding a final Firearms By-law. 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 02-10 City's Traffic & Parking By-law No. 6604/05 -Updating Amendments` 9 Y ~itq 0~ Council Meeting Minutes £°F Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report OES 02-10 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding proposed amendments to the City's Traffic & Parking By-law No 6604/05 be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Sections 8, 25, 26 and 46 and Schedules 2, 4, 9 and 13 to-By-law No. 6604/05. 3. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 02-10 City Policy - Accounting for Tangible Capital Assets COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 02-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Accounting for Tangible Capital Assets Policy, attached to this report, be approved; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 03-10 Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 03-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding' Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information be received for information. i 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-10 2010 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 04-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2010 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations be received for information. Resolution #27/10 10 cis Council Meeting Minutes car . ~ ~ Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Littley That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2010-02, dated February 8, 2010, be adopted. CARRIED (VIII) NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Public Meeting Notice of Intention to Pass a By-law to Submit A Question to the Electors By-law 7019/10 A public meeting was held for the purpose of informing the public with respect to By-law 7019/10 being a by-law to submit a question to the electors. It was confirmed that the notice provisions were followed by the City Clerk. No members of the public spoke in opposition or in favour of the by-law. Mayor Ryan closed the public meeting. A question and answer period ensued. Resolution #28/10 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That By-law 7019/10, being a by-law to submit a question to the electors at the next regular municipal election, be read a first and second time. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Littley Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 11 Cirq oo _ Council Meeting Minutes 49 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. Chief Administrative Officers' Report, CAO 02-10 2010 Municipal Elections Resolution #29/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Littley 1. That the report CAO 02-10 regarding the 2010 Municipal Elections be received; 2. That the draft by-laws to provide for reduced hours of voting in institutions and retirement homes and advance voting days be enacted; 3. a) That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Purchasing Policy, Dominion Voting Systems be selected as the election services provider for the 2010 Municipal Elections at the estimated cost of $76,900 plus applicable taxes; b) That the City enter into. a five year contract with Dominion Voting Systems for the 2010 election and the 2014 election, subject to 2014 budget approval by the next Council, at the same price of $76,900 plus applicable taxes; 4. That the 2010 schedule for Council meetings be revised to delete the October 2010 meetings in accordance with the new October 25, 2010 date for the Municipal Elections and Section 232(1) of the,Municipal Act, 2001; and, 5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to take any necessary activities to give effect thereto. CARRIED (IX) MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION a) DIRECT ELECTION OF THE REGION OF DURHAM CHAIR RATIFICATION OF THE 2006 BALLOT QUESTION Resolution #30/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Littley WHEREAS the position of Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham has considerable responsibility, influence and authority over numerous public policy and 12 City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers service issues affecting all residents, businesses and electors in the Region of Durham; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario may determine that the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham shall be directly elected by a general vote of all electors in the Region; and WHEREAS Pickering Council passed Resolution #214/05 that a public meeting and by-law to place the following question on the November 2006 City of Pickering election ballot be scheduled and that the City Clerk initiate the required processes outlined in. the Municipal Elections Act: Should the Council of the City of Pickering approve the following resolution? "That the Government of Ontario enact a regulation requiring the direct election of the Chair of the Regional. Municipality of Durham. YES or NO"; and WHEREAS this question was placed on the ballot in November 2006 and the result was that 89% responded "yes" supporting the election of the Regional Chair. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that consistent with the results of the ballot question, the City of Pickering requests that the Government of Ontario enact a regulation requiring the direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham. AND FURTHER that a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the municipalities in the Region of Durham. CARRIED` UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE b) INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER Resolution #31/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Littley WHEREAS the Councils of the City of Pickering and other municipalities in the Region I of Durham should, and do wish to, maintain accountability and transparency; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering has a Code of Practice for Members of Council; and 13 Cif Council Meeting Minutes _ Tuesday, February 16, 2010 PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS some municipalities have been creating a position of, or obtaining professional services of, an Integrity Commissioner to, where appropriate, review inquiries or complaints with respect to Members of Council and their Code of Conduct or Code of Practice; and WHEREAS it would be more fiscally efficient and consistent for the municipalities of the Region of Durham to establish and fund a position and services of an Integrity Commissioner for the Region of Durham and its eight municipalities than for each municipality to do so. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Pickering requests that: 1. The Region of Durham establish the position of, or retain the professional services of, an Integrity Commissioner to serve the Region of Durham and its eight municipalities; 2. The mandate of the Integrity Commissioner be to review inquiries or complaints with respect to matters regulated in the municipalities' Code of Conduct or Code of Practice; and .3. This motion be copied to the Councils of the Region of Durham and its seven other local municipalities requesting their support and where possible be considered in the 2010 Regional budget. CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motion) Resolution #32/10 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That the main motion be amended to read as follows: 1. The City of Pickering support in principal to establish the position of, or retain the professional services of, an Integrity Commissioner to serve the City of Pickering and to refer this to the 2010 budget discussions; and 2. 'The mandate of the Integrity Commissioner be to review inquiries or complaints with respect to matters regulated in the municipalities' Code of Conduct or Code of Practice. 14 Ctrs o¢ _ Council Meeting Minutes _ Tuesday, February 16, 2010 FICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor McLean Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan The main motion was then CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE C) DIRECT ELECTION OF REGIONAL CHAIR Resolution #33/10 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean WHEREAS the citizens of Pickering, Oshawa and Ajax voted by an aggregate 89.24% that the position of Regional Chair be chosen by direct election; and WHEREAS the remaining Durham Regional Municipalities of Whitby, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge have an opportunity to go to the electorate in the October 2010 municipal election and seek the opinion of their citizens on this important issue of accountability; and WHEREAS to bring about a change to directly.elect the Regional Chair in the 2014 municipal election, the Region must first request that the Province of Ontario make a regulation under the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizing such a change; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED' the Council for the City of Pickering reaffirms its position (By-Law # 6632/06) and that of its citizens on the matter of supporting direct election of the Regional Chair and that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be informed; That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Municipalities of Whitby, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge requesting that a question be put on their ballot on whether their citizens support direct election of the Regional Chair; and 15 Cirq o~ Council Meeting Minutes _F Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers That a copy of this resolution be sent to Durham Regional Council for their endorsement. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE (X) BY-LAWS 7017/10. Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of. enforcing parking restrictions on private property. 7018/10 By-law to amend the traffic and parking by-law. 7024/10 Being a by-law to provide for early voting and reduced hours of voting in institutions and retirement homes on advance voting days. 7025/10 Being a by-law to provide for advance votes to be held prior to the 2010 Voting Day. THIRD READING: Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that By-law Numbers 7017/10 to 7019/10 and 7024/10 and 7025/10, be adopted, and the said by-laws be now read a third time and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (XI) OTHER BUSINESS 1. The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following; a) Councillor Pickles requested an update with respect to the Westney Road Bypass and questioned whether Council would have an opportunity to comment on this. b) Councillor O'Connell requested an update with respect to the City's response on the rehabilitation road work being done from Warden Avenue to Brock Road. 2. Councillor McLean gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to Members of Council and fundraising initiatives. 16 eit oo Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 3. Councillor Pickles gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to the holding of a public meeting regarding the long term uses on Federal lands in North Pickering. 4. Councillor O'Connell gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion regarding the Regional GTAA appointment. (XII) 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 #34/10 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Council go In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act for the purpose of dealing with matters relating to personal matters about, an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 1. Confidential Verbal Update from the Chief Administrative Officer With `Respect to a Personnel Matter Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Resolution # 35/10 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council rise into open session of .Council CARRIED (XI11) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number #7026/10 17 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 16, 2010 PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers 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 February 16, 2010. CARRIED (XIV)ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Littley That the meeting be adjourned at 12:25 am. CARRIED DATED this 16th day of February, 2010 MAYO V RYAN DEBBIE SHIELDS CITY CLERK 18