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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 21, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 01 PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: D. Dickerson .R. Johnson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer D. Shields - City Clerk K. Thompson - Manager, By-law Enforcement Services 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 #99/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Littley In Camera Council Minutes, May 17, 2010 Council Minutes, May 17, 2010 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, June 7, 2010 1 Ciry o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 _ .7:30 PM PICKEM Council Chambers U2 Special In Camera Council Minutes, June 14, 2010 Special Council Minutes, June 14, 2010 Executive Committee Minutes, June 14, 2010 CARRIED Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to hear the additional delegation of Richard Duval. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE (IV) DELEGATIONS 1. Re: Smart Meters and Time-of-Use Kevin Myers, Manager of Wholesale Settlements, Veridian Corporation, appeared before Council with respect to the implementation of Smart Meters and the time-of-use and the impact it will have on the City of Pickering. Mr. Myers provided a detailed explanation of the smart metres through the use of a power point presentation. He also provided information with respect to the time-of-use, being the rate schedule and how it works. He noted that time of use rates will be implemented in January of 2011 with the first bills being issued in March, 2011. He outlined the comprehensive customer communication campaign which has been developed to create consumer awareness. 2. Re: Update Regarding Research and Education Public Awareness of Parkinson's Disease in Durham Region Max Robinson, Parkinson Society of Ontario appeared before Council and provided a brief history of the organization and explained how they are spreading public awareness of Parkinsons' Disease and the importance of this awareness. He explained their support of education, research and advocacy and noted that finding a cure requires research which requires money. Their organization has raised money for this through corporate sponsors as well. A question and answer period ensued. Rocio Korytkowski appeared before Council on behalf of Bertha's Tulip, an organization which was launched in 2008 to promote Parkinson awareness. Ms. Korytkowski shared the personal storey of her mother's journey with Parkinson's, 2 C~fy o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 03 explaining the progression of the disease through the aid of a Power Point presentation. She provided information on their fund raising initiatives and their public awareness promotions, noting their fundraising goal this year is $12,000.00 and asked that Council consider a donation of $10,000.00. A question and answer period ensued. Councillor Pickles advised the delegation of the City's process for consideration of a donation through the use of City facilities for fundraising events. 3. Re: Pickerinq Museum Village Advisory Committee - Annual Report Laura Drake, Chair, Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee appeared before Council to present the Committee's 2009 annual report and 2010 work plan. She explained how they have amended the mandate to include the years 1810 to 1920, indicating that this would allow them to include World War I. Ms. Drake provided an overview of their achievements and explained their future plans, acknowledging the work of volunteers. She also noted the completion of the renovations of Temperance Hall. 4. Re: Report PD 16-10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A20/09 M Gonsalves 531 Rougemount Drive James Micklewright,531 Rougemount Drive, appeared before the Council with respect to Report PD 16-10. He noted that the City had supported his application and noted his disappointment in the amount of money he had spent on going through the process of applying for an application when other lots already zoned in the area did not go through this same process. 5. Re: Report CAO 14-10 Requested Taxicab Fare Increase to Offset Harmonized Sales Tax Glenn Campbell appeared on behalf of City taxi drivers, stating he would like Council to support the implementation of the HST on taxi metres. Mr. Campbell stated that if the HST does not get added to the metres, the drivers will be paying out of their own pockets, which would equal 30 days per year out of pocket, which is unacceptable. They also feel the increase is now valid due to the fact that it has been 5 years since the last increase. A question and answer period ensued. 3 Cif o¢~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 PICXF 7:30 PM Council Chambers 04 6. Re: Report PD 15-10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A21/09 Gazarek Realty Holdings Ltd. 1800 Kingston Road Nefer Lepard, 1766 Finch Avenue, appeared before Council on behalf of a number of residents on the north side of Finch Avenue. She stated that the residents were grateful for the removal of Restaurants under permitted uses in the by-law. She also wanted to remind Council to consider some additional points such as no additional access to Finch Avenue, the continuation of landscaping along the north end of the property, to not allow 24/7 operations, to install some form of barriers to discourage loitering, the placement of garbage containers and that deliveries and garbage pickup is done at reasonable hours. She noted that they have no objection to the by-law change but, the residents rely on Council to be advocates once the zoning amendment is approved. A question and answer period ensued. Jerry Gazarek, representing the applicant appeared before Council, stating that he was available to answer questions. Bob Oldman appeared before Council to answer questions and assured Council that they would work closely with the residents. Richard Duval was added to the agenda to speak on the waste transfer station but had to leave so did not appear as a delegation. (V) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORR. 40-10 A.P. CRAWFORD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE 1925 Bruce Road 10, Box 70 Chesley ON NOG 1 LO Resolution #100/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 40-10 from A.P. Crawford, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, providing information and seeking support for a by-law passed with 4 Czry a~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 PICKERING 7:30 PM Council. Chambers 05 respect to health and safety concerns associated with the location and erection of industrial wind turbines be endorsed. CARRIED 2. CORR. 41-10 GAYLA MCDONALD, CLERK/MANAGER ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE TOWN,OF NEW TECUMSETH P.O. Box 910 Alliston, ON L9R 1A1 Resolution #101/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley That CORR. 41-10 from Gayla McDonald, Clerk/Manager, Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth, seeking Council support of a resolution passed on May 10t", 2010 with respect to exempting children's recreation programs from the HST be endorsed. CARRIED 3. CORR. 42-10 WALTER DONALDSON & YVONNE BOSCH, CO-CHAIRS _ FRIENDS OF THE AJAX PICKERING HOSPTIAL 5 Kirkham Drive Aiax ON L1 S 5L1 Resolution #102/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 42-10 from Walter Donaldson & Yvonne Bosch, Co-Chairs, Friends of the Ajax Pickering, Hospital, seeking Council's support of a proposal to create a single healthcare corporation consisting of the existing Rouge Valley Health System and Lakeridge Health Network corporations be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to arrange a meeting with the Friends of Ajax Pickering Hospital and the Rouge Valley Health System and Lakeridge Health Network in order to obtain further information with respect to this proposal. CARRIED 5 Ctrq Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 06 4. CORR. 43-10 KEN PETERSEN, DIRECTOR PROVINCIAL PLANNING POLICY BRANCH MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING 777 Bay St., 14t" Floor Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Resolution #103/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 43-10 from Ken Petersen, Director, Provincial Planning Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, requesting the City of Pickering's comments respecting the review of the Provincial Policy Statement by August 31, 2010 be referred to the Director, Planning & Development for appropriate action. CARRIED 5. CORR. 44-10 DR. ERIC HOSKINS, MINISTER MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION. 6t" Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto. ON M7A 2R9 Resolution #104/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 44-10 from Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration with respect to the nomination of citizens for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship be received for information. CARRIED 6. CORR. 45-10 MARISA CARPINO SUPERVISOR, CULTURE & RECREATION City of Pickering Resolution #105/10 6 I Ctrs o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21; 2010 ICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers 07 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 45-10 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation, submitting the 2009 Annual Report and the 2010 Work Plan on behalf of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee be received for information. CARRIED 7. CORR. 46-10 MARISA CARPINO SUPERVISOR, CULTURE & RECREATION City of Pickering Resolution #106/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 46-10 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation, submitting the 2009 Annual Report and the 2010 Work Plan on behalf of the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity be received for information. CARRIED .8. CORR. 47-10 RIC MCGEE, MAYOR 'CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street Lindsay, ON K9V 5R8 Resolution #107/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles . Seconded by Councillor Johnson That CORR. 47-10 from Ric McGee, Mayor, City of Kawartha Lakes, with respect to the rights of municipalities in the event of residential oil spills and the resulting costs incurred and the creation of a collective Defense Fund be received for information. CARRIED 7 Cirq ,4 _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 MICKE 7:30 PM 8 Council Chambers 9. CORR. 48-10 a) DURHAM REGION DIABETES NETWORK b) DYSTROPHIC EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA RESEARCH ASSOCIATION .(DEBRA)CANADA c) PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS & EQUITY Resolution #108/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded. by Councillor O'Connell That CORR. 48-10 be received for information and the following proclamations be declared: November 14 - World Diabetes Day October 25-31 - International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week August 15, 2010 - India's Independence Day CARRIED (VI) COMMITTEE REPORTS a) REPORT PD 2010-05 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 14-10 Duffin Heights Restoration Works Terrestrial Habitat and Fish Habitat Restorations Part of Lots 15 to 24, Concession 3 City of Pickering COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 14-10 of the Director, Planning & Development on terrestrial habitat and fish habitat restorations within the Duffin Heights.Neighbourhood be received; 2. That, notwithstanding the City's Purchasing Policy, City staff be authorized to enter into appropriate agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to undertake City approved terrestrial habitat and fish habitat restoration works as identified in the Duffin Heights Environmental Servicing Plan; 3. That the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto; and 8 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 PICKERNG 7:30 PM Council Chambers 09 4. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 14-10 to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Duffin Heights Landowners Group. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 15-10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/09 Gazarek Realty Holdings Ltd. - Part 1 40R-3466, Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 40R-5805 and Part 1 40R-11779 (1800 Kingston Road) City of Pickering COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 15-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be received, 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/09, submitted by Gazarek Realty Holdings Ltd. on lands being Part 1 40R-3466, Parts 2- 5 40R-5805 and Part 1 40R-11779 to broaden the range of commercial uses for the subject lands to include offices, personal service. uses, health club and limited retail uses within the existing building be approved; and 3. Further, that the draft.zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/09, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 15-10, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 17-10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/10 Cosima Daniell 1979 Woodview Avenue (North Part of Lot 18, Plan 329) City of Pickerinq COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 17-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/10 submitted by Gary Daniell on behalf of Cosima Daniell, to permit four residential lots and conservation uses on lands being the North Part of Lot 18, Plan 329 be approved;' 3. That the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/10, asset out in Appendix I to Report PD 17-10, be forwarded to City Council for enactment; and 9 Call o~ Council Meeting Minutes _ Monday, June 21, 2010 PICKE 7:30 PM 0 Council Chambers 4. Further, that the proposed conditions of approval for the future land severance application for 1979 Woodview Avenue (North Part of Lot 18, Plan 329) as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 17-10 be endorsed. 5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 18-10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/10 Loblaw Properties Limited 1792 Liverpool Road (Part of Lot 23; Concession 1 South) City of Pickering COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 18-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/10 submitted by Loblaw Properties Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 South, City of Pickering, to amend the zoning by-law to also permit a commercial-recreational establishment and a commercial school use, be approved; and 3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 18-10, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. 6. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 19-10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/10 City Initiated Application 1167 and 1199 Kingston Road South Part of Lot 24; Concession 1 City of Pickering COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report PD 19-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/10 submitted by the City of Pickering, to amend the zoning on lands being South Part of Lot 24, Concession 1 to. permit additional commercial uses be approved; and, 3. Further, that the draft by-law to implement Zoning By-law amendment application A 2/10, to permit additional commercial uses as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 19-10, be forwarded to Council for enactment.. 10 Cirq 0~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday,.June 21, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #109/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Report of the Planning & Development Committee 2010-05, dated June 7, 2010, be adopted, save and except Item No. 3. CARRIED 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 16-10 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/09 M. Gonsalves 531 Rougemount Drive (Part of Lot 44, Plan 350) City of Pickerinq Resolution #110/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/09 (Report PD 16/10) submitted by M. Gonsalves to amend the zoning of the subject property to an "R4" Fourth Density Residential Zone in order to permit the creation of two lots with minimum frontage of 15.0 metres on lands being Part of Lot'44, Plan 350, City of Pickering, be denied. MOTION DEFEATED (See Following Motion) Resolution #111/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/09 submitted by M. Gonsalves to amend the zoning of the subject property to an "R4" - Fourth Density Residential zone in order to permit the creation of two lots with minimum frontage of 15.0 metres on lands being Part of Lot 44, Plan 350, City of Pickering, be approved. CARRIED ON A . RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: 11 . City 0~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM 1 2 Council Chambers YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Littley Councillor Johnson Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean Mayor Ryan Councillor Pickles b) REPORT EC 2010-05 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 12-10 Amendments to the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law COUNCIL DECISION That the by-law included as Attachment #1 be. adopted to amend the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law. 3. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 15-10 Respect in the Workplace Policy .COUNCIL DECISION That Council approve amendments to the Harassment Policy (HUR 070) and to change the name of the Policy to Respect in the Workplace in order to comply with the amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act as a result of Bill 168 being passed. 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 13-10 Tender T-5-2010 - Full Depth Asphalt Removal and Replacement Glenanna Road and Hampton Court COUNCIL DECISION 1f. That . Report OES 13-10 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the tender for Full Depth Asphalt Removal and Replacement of Glenanna Road and Hampton Court be received; 2. That Tender T-5-2010-submitted by Furfari Paving Company Limited at a cost of $974,208.90 (GST included) and a net cost of $927,818 be. accepted; 12 Citq 0~ _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 13 3. That the total gross project cost of $1,110,708.90 (GST included) including the tender amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,057,818 be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a) that the sum of $700,000 to be funded from the Federal Gas Tax Grant, as provided for in the 2010 approved Roads Capital Budget for Glenanna Road be increased to $765,315; b) that the sum of $200,000 to be funded from the Public Works Reserve Fund as provided for in the 2010 approved Roads Capital Budget for Glenanna Road be increased to $218,661; c) that the sum of $35,000 to be funded from the Federal Gas Tax Grant, as provided for in the 2010 approved Roads Capital Budget for Hampton Court be increased to $73,842; d) the Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and 5. That notwithstanding that the construction of bike lanes within existing rights-of- way is a pre-approved Schedule A+ project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007) document, and requires only that the public be notified of the project, the Director of Operations & Emergency Services and appropriate staff undertake public consultation with affected property owners and user groups on Glenanna Road regarding the introduction of bike lanes on Glenanna Road report back to Council; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effectthereto. 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 20-10 2009 Pre-Audit Balances of Reserves and Reserve Funds COUNCIL DECISION That Report CS 20-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received for information. 6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 21-10 2010/2011 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal 13 Citqo~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM 4 Council Chambers COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 21-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the City of Pickering renew its property, liability and other coverages through the Frank Cowan Company for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 inclusive on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer; 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, as part of the Risk Management Program, be authorized to continue the Reimbursable Deductible Program through the Insurance Adjuster and the Frank Cowan Company.and further, that the Director be authorized to settle any claims including any adjusting and legal fees where it is in the City's interest to do so; 4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to purchase additional insurance, make changes to deductibles and existing coverages, and alter terms and conditions as becomes desirable or necessary in order to limit potential liability exposure and to protect the assets of the City and it's elected officials and staff; and, 5. That the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report 24-10 2010 Final Tax Due Dates for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential Realty Tax Classes COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 24-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to issue the final 2010 Tax Bills for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential properties with a due date of October 15th, 2010; 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due date, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed and in order to comply with Provincial Regulations; 14 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 20% 7:30 PM Council Chambers 15 4. That the draft By-law attached to this report be enacted;.and, 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect hereto. 9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 25-10 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 25-10 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. 10. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 26-10 Tender T-3-2010 -Supply and Delivery of HP & Cisco Equipment COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 26-10 regarding The Supply and Delivery of HP & Cisco Equipment be received; 2. That Tender T-3-2010 submitted by GENX Solutions (Section 1, Model 2) at a cost of $25,000.78 (HST included) and a net cost of $22,513..97 be accepted; 3. That Tender T-3-2010 submitted by Conpute (Section 2) at a cost of $20,253.85 (HST included) and a net cost of $18,239.22 be accepted; 4. That Tender T-3-2010 submitted by Konnecud Tech (Section 4) at a cost of $7,886.29 (HST included) and a net cost of $7,101.85 be accepted;. 5. That Tender T-3-2010 submitted by MIAD Information Systems (Section 3, Model 2) at a cost of $48,423.44 (HST included) and a net cost of $43,606.81 be accepted, 6. That Tender T-3-2010 submitted by. MIAD Information Systems (Section 3, Model 4) at a cost of $3,582.37 (HST included) and a net cost of $3,226.04 be accepted; 15 Ctcy Council Meeting Minutes a Monday, June 21, 2010 PICRE 7:30 PM Council Chambers 16 'I 7. That Tender T-3-2010 submitted by MAD Information Systems (Section 3, Laptop and Docking Station) at a cost of $9,862.18 (HST included) and a net cost of $8,881.19 be accepted; 8. That the total gross project cost of $115,008.91 (HST included) and the total net project cost of $103,569.08 be approved; 9. That Council authorizes the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project from the approved Information Technology 2010 Capital Budget from property taxes; 10. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. 11. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 27-10 SR&R Bay Ridges Ltd. - Request to Defer Payment of Development Charges. and Other Related Financial Matters COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report CS 27-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That as provided for under By=law 6978/09: a) the request by SR&R Bay Ridges Ltd. to defer the payment of Development Charges in the amount,of approximately $1,069,000 to the earlier of six months after the commencement of foundation construction or when above grade work is commenced, plus interest, be approved; b) the requirements of Section 16(2) be waived so that the Development Charges in effect at the time of payment apply to this project; 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to pay engineering fees in the amount of $51,793 to be funded from the Invest in Ontario Grant for the City's portion of the reconstruction of Wharf, Douglas and .Front Streets and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. Resolution #112/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson 16 Cirq a Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers 17 Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2010-05, dated June 14, 2010, be adopted, save and except Item Nos. 2 and 7 thereof.. CARRIED 2. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 14-10 Requested Taxicab Fare Increase to Offset Harmonized Sales Tax Discussion ensued and questions arose with the Manager, By-law Enforcement Services providing clarification. Resolution # 113/10 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the request by. the Taxicab industry to increase taxicab fares to offset the impact. of the Harmonized Sales Tax be denied. REFERRED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motion) Resolution # 114/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report CAO 14-10 be referred back to staff for additional information for the July 12, 2010 meeting of Council. CARRIED 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 22-10 Development Charges - Annual Indexing Discussion ensued with respect to development charges, members posed various questions and the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer provided clarification with respect to questions raised. Resolution # 115/10 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 17 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 P1 RE 7:30 PM Council Chambers 18 1. That Report CS 22-10 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; - 2. That effective July 1, 2010 as provided for in Section 16 of By-law 6978/09, the Development Charges referred to in Sections 6 and 11 of that By-law be decreased, by 2.4 percent being the reduction in the construction price statistics for the Non-residential Building Construction Price Index as reported by Statistics Canada for the year ended March 31, 2010; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the,City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor Johnson Councillor Dickerson Councillor Pickles Councillor Littley Mayor Ryan Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell (VII) NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Director, Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 23-10 City of Pickering Comments for Amendment to Certificate of Approval No. 6785-6PTRGD MacPherson Transfer Limited (formerly U-PAK Disposals) (Ministry of the Environment - File No. 1279-84WTZS) 1740 McPherson Court City of Pickerinq A detailed discussion period ensued with concerns raised with the issue of the -increased number of tonnes per day being proposed and the adverse effects on adjoining business and industry due to odour and traffic. . Resolution # 116/10 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 1. That Report PD 23-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 18 Citq A, Council Meeting Minutes R , Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 19 2. That the Director, Ministry of the Environment be advised that the City of Pickering objects to the proposed amendment to the existing Certificate of Approval for MacPherson Transfer Limited, identified as EBR # 010-9956; and, 3. Further, that Report PD 23-10 be forwarded to the Director, Ministry of the Environment as the City's submission on MOE Certificate of Approval # 010-9956 for MacPherson Transfer Limited. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE 2. Confidential Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 16-10 City Position Respecting OMB Appeal Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-02 and Zoning By-law Amendment A 2/08 Land Pro Engineering on behalf of W. & N. Trapper and B. Trapper 491 Rosebank Road and 546 Gillmoss Road (Part of Blocks K L and M Plan 418), City of Pickering Motion to make public the recommendation contained in the Special In Camera Council Meeting Minutes dated June 14, 2010 regarding 491 Rosebank Road and 546 Gillmoss Road. Resolution #117/10 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a motion with respect to the consideration of the motion to make public the recommendation regarding 491 Rosebank Road and 546 Gillmoss Road contained in the minutes of the Special In Camera Council Meeting held on June 14, 2010. CARRIED ON A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE Resolution #118/10 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the recommendation regarding 491 Rosebank Road and 546 Gillmoss Road contained in the minutes of the Special In Camera Council meeting held on June 14, 2010 be made public. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: 19 City a~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 PICXE 7:30 PM 2 0 Council Chambers YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Based on the above, public notice is hereby given of the following: That Council support the staff recommendations of the March 1, 2010 Planning & Development Committee meeting at the Ontario Municipal Board. (VIII) MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION ACCESSIBLE SIDEWALKS Discussion ensued with details being provided on the issue of completing sidewalks from boundary to boundary as well as the importance of bike lanes. Councillor O'Connell requested the transfer agreement from the Province to the Region of Durham, questioning what the dollar amount was and where the money was spent. Resolution #119/10 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean WHEREAS the City of Pickering is pursuing a sustainable-and accessible approach to the community which includes the promotion of pedestrian and bicycle routes for residents to get around the City; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering is encouraging appropriate urban development of Kingston Road through Pickering as a main corridor; and WHEREAS due to the historic development pattern along Kingston Road, there are numerous gaps in the sidewalk network along Kingston Road; and WHEREAS many residents in the City of Pickering regularly travel along Pickering roads and many have requested completion of sidewalks and bicycle paths along Kingston Road; and 20 Crrq o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 PICXE 7:30 PM Council Chambers 21 WHEREAS typically these gaps are not completed until adjacent development occurs and therefore where development is not expected in the short term, there are no plans to complete sidewalks. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Pickering is of the opinion that the sidewalk network on Kingston Road, both on the north and south sides, should be completed from the Toronto boundary to the west to the Ajax boundary to the east, thus having continuous sidewalks on Kingston Road through the entire City of Pickering. NOW THEREFORE Council directs staff to prepare an inventory of the sidewalk network on Kingston Road and prepare a plan identifying gaps and deficiencies in the sidewalk network, consider bike routes and recommending priorities to Council in time for consideration of Council through the 2011 City budget. NOW THEREFORE staff in preparing the plan, consult with the Region of Durham, including Durham Transit, and the City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A RECORDED VOTE (IX) BY-LAWS 7059/10 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by 1055/79 and By-law 6134/03, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering in the Region of Durham Part 1 40R-3466, and Parts 2; 3, 4 and 5 40R-5805, and Part 1 40R-11779, City of Pickering (A21/09) 7060/10 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6537/05, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering in the Region of Durham, North Part of Lot 18, Plan 329, City of Pickering. (A 3/10) 7061/10 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1680/83, 1727/83, 2006/85 and 5235/98 to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 South, in the City of Pickering (A 4/10) 7062/10 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036., as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 24, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (A 02/10 21 Cirq o~ Council Meeting Minutes 111111,1 Monday, June 21, 2010 PICREMG 7:30 PM 2 2 Council Chambers 7063/10 Being a by-law to amend the Responsible Pet.Ownership By-law 7064/10 Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Pickering to establish the 2010 final property taxes and due dates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi- Residential Tax Classes 7065/10 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing parking restrictions on private property. 7066/10 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 40M-2414, Pickering, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. 7067/10 Being a by-law to amend the Taxicab Licensing By-law 6702/06, Part V, Sections 62 and 63(1), in accordance with an Order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. THIRD READING: Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved that By-law Numbers 7059/10 to 7067/10, 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 (X) OTHER BUSINESS. 1) The Chief Administrative Officer was asked to action the following; a) Councillor O'Connell requested to be provided with an update regarding the pile of dirt at Bayly and Whites road as well as the landscape plans and felt that an assessment of the storm sewers should be considered. b) Councillor O'Connell requested information on the South Rosebank road construction. She noted that the roads were unacceptable and wanted answers from the Region of Durham on the restoration plans and construction timing for this area, c) Councillor O'Connell requested an update prior to the next meeting with respect to alerting sirens. d) Councillor McLean requested staff investigate enforcement options with respect to weeds in the front yards of.the buildings at San Francisco by the Bay as well as other sites throughout the City. 22 Ci,W O, Council Meeting Minutes 1''s' Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM Council Chambers 23 e) Councillor McLean requested the City Clerk inquire about the cost for the City of Pickering to join the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. f) Councillor Johnson requested a public meeting be set up in Claremont with respect to the fire investigation report regarding 1705 Central Street in Claremont. Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor McLean That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a motion with respect to the consideration of a motion regarding the City of Pickering not supporting the Region of Durham appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the Regional Official Plan Amendment #128. MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOLLOWS: YES NO Councillor Littley Councillor Dickerson Councillor McLean Councillor Johnson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan (XI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number #7068/10 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Littley, 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 June 21, 2010. CARRIED (XII) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley 23 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 21, 2010 7:30 PM 24 Council Chambers That the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 pm. CARRIED DATED this 21st day of June, 2010 t MAY YAN DEBBIE SHIELDS CITY CLERK 24