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Home My WebLink About12/04/2010 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley PRESENT: Mayor Ryan COUNCILLORS: R.Johnson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ABSENT: D. Dickerson ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability G. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer R. Holborn - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering T. Prevedel - Division Head, Operations & Facilities L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST No disclosures of interest were noted. (11) DELEGATIONS 1. Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park Alliance Re: Report CAO 03-10 Rouge Park Governance Review Alan Wells., Chair, Rouge Park Alliance appeared before the Committee and provided an overview of the governance system for Rouge Park through the aid of a power point presentation. He thanked staff for bringing forward a report in a. timely manner. Mr. Wells highlighted what Rouge Park is and outlined the objectives, vision and goals. He noted that the Rouge Park Alliance is strictly an advisory board in nature with no decision making powers and that the main funding comes from the Federal 1 city o~ Executive Committee j9I ' Meeting Minutes IPICKEIUNG Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley government. He stated that change is required to realize their vision as well as new funding commitments. A question and answer period ensued. Questions arose with concerns regarding the decision making process and the extent of the involvement of the City of Pickering. 2. Report OES 08/10 Re: No Parking By-law, Sheppard Avenue Amendment to By-law 6604/05 a) Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, appeared before the Committee with respect to on street parking concerns on Sheppard Avenue. She stated her concerns with neighbouring guests parking on curbs and ditches and leaving tire ruts making lawn mowing difficult. She also noted that no parking signs that had been taken out by the snow ploughs had not been replaced yet and felt that heavy metal posts should be used in the erection of future signage. Ms. Spencer stated that she felt Strathmore Crescent did not have adequate parking. b) John Ibbitson, 787 Sheppard Avenue, appeared before the Committee in regards to parking issues on Sheppard Avenue. He indicated that even though there is ample room in driveways to park cars, residents still park on the street. He questioned what the 105 metre area is designated for. He also noted that if the proposed townhouse development goes through, this would create more parking problems. He stated that it is difficult to see when backing out of his driveway and noted neighbours have been involved in minor accidents as a result of this. 3. Report OES 04-10 Re: Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master Plan Final Report David Steele, 966 Timmins Garden, appeared before the Committee with respect to the Stormwater Management Master Plan for Frenchman's Bay. He noted that studies are now complete in this regard and there are no. hotspots of contaminates. He indicated the studies have concluded that the sediment is coming from the transportation corridor and the Pickering Town Centre. In order to preserve Frenchman's Bay, control of the head of the bay must be taken to collect the sediment. A solution must be sought as the condition of the Bay and the wetlands continues to deteriorate. He noted Pickering must be environmental leaders and take control of the head of the Bay. I 2 1 city o0 _ Executive Committee Meeting Minutes PICKE Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley (III) MATTERS FOR'CONSIDERATION 1. Chief Administrative Officer's Report CAO 03-10 Rouge Park Governance Review -Proposal to Create a Rouge National Park RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Johnson ,Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Council receive Report CAO 03-10 regarding the February 2010 Rouge Park Governance Review report.prepared by StrategyCorp and Hemson Consulting for the Rouge Park Alliance. 2. That Council advise the Rouge Park Alliance as follows: a) That it supports in principle the creation of a Rouge National Park as outlined in the February 2010 Rouge Park Governance Review report; b) That the City of Pickering will participate in further discussions on the creation of a Rouge National Park and establishment of a Founding Deal through its representatives on the Rouge Park Alliance; and c) That before any final decisions are made on the Rouge National Park and Founding Deal, the matter be brought back to Pickering Council for consideration. 3. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Rouge Park Alliance. CARRIED 2. Chief Administrative Officer's Report CAO 04-10 Updated Horse Riding Establishment Licensing By-law RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report CAO 04-10 regarding the licensing of horse riding establishments be received; and 3 1 Ccty 00 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 2. That By-Law No. 5684/00 being the existing Horse Riding Establishment By-law be repealed and a new Horse Riding Establishment By-law, included as Attachment' #1, be enacted to reflect updated regulations and housekeeping changes. CARRIED 3. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 05-10 Statement of the Treasurer Respecting 2009 Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Boards, Agencies and Other Bodies RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Report CS 05-10 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 2009 be received. CARRIED 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 10-10 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, Adiustment to Taxes RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report CS 10-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. CARRIED 4 city co Executive Committee Meeting Minutes PICKERING Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 04-10 Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master Plan -Final Report RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 04-10 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services concerning the Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master Plan be received; 2. That Council endorse the Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master Plan (April 2009); and 3. That Staff be authorized to implement the recommendations within the Master Plan subject.to budget and further Council approval for individual projects, and report back to Council on an annual basis to provide a status update on the progress of the implementation and results from monitoring activities. CARRIED 6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services Report OES 08-10 No Parking By-law, Sheppard Avenue Amendment to By-law 6604/05 Discussion ensued with respect to what is being proposed for the 105m section adjacent to the undeveloped property. Councillor Littley questioned whether the condominium board had been contacted with respect to parking issues. Richard Holborn, Division Head, Engineering Services addressed the questions and provided clarification. Councillor Littley advised that she was concerned with the condominium board not being consulted and requested further information prior to the Council meeting. RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean 5 city o~ Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 12,- 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 1. That Report OES 08-10 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. CARRIED 7. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 10-10 Pickering Nuclear Generating Station A Power Reactor Operating Licence Renewal -City of Pickering Comments for CNSC May 21, 2010 Day Two Hearing RECOMMENDATION Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report PD 10-10 of the Directors, Planning & Development and Office of Sustainability, concerning Pickering Nuclear Generating Station A Power Reactor Operating Licence Renewal be received; 2. That Council. inform the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission that it supports the recommendation to renew the five year power reactor operating licence for Pickering Nuclear Generation Station A, provided that Ontario Power Generation: a) continues its regular effort at keeping the City informed of business at its Pickering sites through the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Community Advisory Council and presentations to City Council; and b) initiate formal discussions with the City at the appropriate time during the next licensing period regarding the impact on the City of the safe shutdown and decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station; and 3. Further, that Report PD 10-10, and Council's resolution be forwarded to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Ontario Power Generation, and the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities. CARRIED 6 City o0 Executive Committee r` Meeting Minutes Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor O'Connell updated Council with respect to a request received from Professor Eyles of the University of Toronto in regards to a Federal grant of $500,000 to the University in order to conduct a study of the environmental conditions in Pickering. She apologized for the lack of notice, stating this had just been received and a response was needed by tomorrow. Concerns were raised for the lack of notice on a grant of this nature as well as the lack of information the City had on the grant and the study. Clarity was sought with respect to what exactly the University is asking from the City of Pickering and whether the University would lose out on the grant should the City not respond by the deadline. Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean ` That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a motion with respect to a Federal grant to the University of Toronto. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That the City of Pickering support in principle the undertakings of the University of Toronto and the proposed study; and 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer investigate the proposed study further and grant permission of the study should he feel it in the best interests of the City of Pickering and report back to Council on April 191h, 2010 CARRIED 2. The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following: a) Councillor Littley requested additional information with respect to the stormwater management master plan. She questioned whether it addressed the Ministry's concerns and requested an outline of the scope of the project. 7 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Littley 3. Mayor Ryan updated Council on his meeting with the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport) and Dan McTeague, MP Pickering- Scarborough East, regarding concerns with rail safety in Pickering and other populated areas of the province. He noted that additional meetings with the two Ministries and representatives from CN Rail and CP Rail would take place in June. Mayor Ryan also noted that he would also be discussing graffiti issues along the tracks at that meeting in June. (V) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. 8