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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 17, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe D. Dickerson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles P...Rodrigues Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer E. Buntsma - Director, Community Services N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services Treasurer B: Douglas - Fire Chief P. Bigioni - City Solicitor D. Shields - City Clerk R. Holborn - Division Head, Engineering Services D. Pandya - Coordinator, Transportation Engineering L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) Invocation Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (II) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (Ili) Adoption of Minutes Resolution #159/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor. McLean Cyr Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers In Camera Council Minutes, September 19, 2011 Council Minutes, September 19, 2011 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, October 3, 2011 Special Council Minutes, October 11, 2011 Executive Committee Minutes, October 11, 2011 Carried (IV) Delegations Pickering Rotary Club, World Polio Day Bill Pratchett of the Pickering Rotary Club appeared before Council and thanked the City of Pickering for proclaiming October 24t", 2011 as World Polio Day. Mr. Pratchett. provided Council with an update on the status of polio in the world today. He explained their mission to eradicate this crippling childhood disease within the next 1 to 1'/2 years, noting there are currently only two remaining countries where the disease exists. He also shared information on their successful fund raising initiatives over the . years and thanked Council for their support. Accessibility Advisory Committee Accessibility Awareness Event Keith Falconer, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee appeared before Council to provide an update on the Committee's first Accessibility Awareness Event which will be taking place in the Centre Court at the Pickering Town Centre on November 5t", 2011 from 9 am to 6 pm. He provided an outline of the program, and noted the key guest speakers for the event and stated there would be displays as well as demonstrations taking place. He thanked staff members for their assistance with this event as well as sponsors. A question and answer period ensued. Tim Wood - Notice of Motion Frequent Pedestrian Crossings of Ma*or Oaks Drive and Dellbrook Avenue Tim Wood, a resident of Dellbrook Avenue appeared before Council expressing the need for safe crossings at Dellbrook Avenue and Major Oaks Drive. He stated this is a 1.2 kilometre stretch of road with only one stop sign making pedestrian crossings dangerous and difficult. He stated there is only one crosswalk which is located at the school, where crossing is only assisted during school hours. He asked that Council support the motion to address the need for pedestrian crossing for the safety of the community. 2 Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers A question and answer.period ensued. Councillor McLean noted he had a pamphlet on the procedures involved with respect to stop signs which he would provide to the community members. Joe Zullo - Notice of Motion Frequent Pedestrian Crossings of Major Oaks Drive and Dellbrook Avenue Joe Zullo, a resident of Blue Ridge Crescent appeared before Council in support of the motion for safe pedestrian crossings at Major Oaks Drive and Dellbrook Avenue. He noted this was not a new problem and was in agreement with Mr. Wood, stating the residents in the area share the same concerns. He questioned when this issue would be addressed. A discussion.period ensued with respect to the placement of stop signs in the community as well as alternative measures such as photo radar or Road Watch to ensure the safety of pedestrian crossings. (V) Correspondence 1. Corr. 41-11 Olivia Chow, MP Trinity-Spadina House of Commons and Ted Galin is, General Manager Durham Region Transit Resolution # 160/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Corr. 41-11 received from Olivia Chow, MP Trinity-Spadina and Ted Galinis, General Manager, Durham Region Transit requesting support of a private member's bill calling on the Federal Government to establish a national public transit strategy be endorsed. Carried 2. Corr. 42-11 Arnold Mostert Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development City of Pickerinq 3 Cuy Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers Discussion ensued with Councillor O'Connell expressing her concerns with the demolition of the Scudellari property. She felt all options for partnering on the use of the structure had not been explored. Resolution #161/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Corr. 42-11 received from Arnold Mostert, Coordinator, Landscape & Parks Development on behalf of the Waterfront Coordinating Committee, seeking support of a recommendation to consider the demolition of the Scudellari property and the construction of a structure for the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club in the Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan be endorsed. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Councillor Rodrigues Mayor Ryan 3. Corr. 43-11 MADD Canada Ontario Public Health Association Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Resolution # 162/11 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Corr. 43-11 received representing the organizations of MADD Canada, Ontario Public Health Association and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health seeking support to oppose the plans to sell alcohol in convenience stores be endorsed. 4 i City Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers Motion Defeated on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes No Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson Councillor Pickles Councillor Rodrigues Mayor Ryan Resolution # 163/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Corr. 43-11 received representing the organizations of MADD Canada, Ontario Public Health Association and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health seeking support to oppose the plans to sell alcohol in convenience stores be received for information. Carried 4. Corr. 44-11 Meredith Cochrane, Executive Director EcoSpark 147 Spadina Ave., Suite 204 Toronto, ON M5V 2L7 Resolution # 164/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Corr. 44-11 from Meredith Cochrane, Executive Director, EcoSpark, providing information with respect to two campaigns being launched by EcoSpark and Save the Oak Ridge Moraine (STORM), Moraine for 2015 and Moraine Can't Wait, for the continued protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine be received for information Carried Councillor O'Connell left the meeting. 5 Crtq Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers (VI) Committee Reports Report 2011-09 of the Planning & Development Committee 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 30-11 Zoning Amendment Application - A 7/10 Pickering-Brock Centre Inc. 1755-1805 Pickering Parkway & 1842 Notion Road Concession 1 South Part Lot 17, 18, City of Pickering A brief discussion period ensued. Resolution # 165/11 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Zoning Amendment Application A 7/10 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of Pickering-Brock Centre Inc., to permit an expansion of the shopping centre on lands being Concession 1, South Part Lot 17, 18 be approved; 2. That a zoning by-law to implement Zoning Amendment Application A 7/10, be finalized in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.11 of Report PD 30-11, with an amendment to 3.11 j) to provide appropriate restrictions for drive-through facilities in proximity to Brock Road, Pickering Parkway and residential zones as further discussed between the applicant and staff", and the by-law be forwarded to City Council for enactment once the traffic impact study has been finalized to the satisfaction of the City and the Region of Durham; and 3. Further, that an amendment to the Specialty Retailing Node Development Guidelines, as generally set out in Appendix I to Report PD 30-11, be endorsed and brought forward for Council adoption with the implementing zoning by-law. Carried Report 2011-09 of the Executive Committee 1. Director, Community Services, Report CS 33-11 Tender No. T-8-2011 Asphalt Overlay for Charlotte Circle and William Street Council Decision 6 City 01 ~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. That Report CS 33-11 of the. Director, Community Services regarding the tender for Asphalt Overlay for Charlotte Circle and William Street be received; 2. That Tender No.T-8-2011 as submitted by IPAC Paving Limited in the amount of $79,049.60 (HST included) and a net cost of $71,186.61 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3. That the total gross project cost of $94,304 (HST included), including the tender amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $84,924 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project.as follows: a) the sum of $84,924 be funded from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund, as provided for in the 2011 approved Roads Capital Budget for Charlotte Circle and William Street; b) the Treasurer is authorized 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. 2. Director, Community Services, Report CS 34-11 Tender for Supply & Delivery of One Single Person Operated Side Load Garbage Packer -Tender No. T-14-2011 Council Decision 1. That Report CS 34-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the supply and delivery of One Single Person Operated Side Load Garbage Packer be. received; 2. That Tender No.T-14-2011, as submitted by Nexgen Municipal Inc. for the supply and delivery of One Single Person Operated Side Load Garbage Packer in the amount of $124,004.29 (HST extra) be accepted; 3. That the total gross cost of $140,690 and a net cost of $126,696 be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows; I 7 Cary _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday October.17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers a) that the sum of $125,000 be financed by the issue of debentures through the Regional Municipality of Durham for a period not exceeding five (5) years, at a rate to be determined; b) that the balance of $1,696 plus issuing costs be funded from property taxes; c) that the financing and repayment charges in the amount of approximately $27,500 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2012 and continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid; d) that the Treasurer be authorized to make any changes, adjustments, and revisions to amounts, terms, conditions or take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and, 5. That the draft by-law attached to this report be enacted; 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering Officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. 3. Director, Community Services, Report CS 35-11 Tender for Asphalt and Concrete Repairs -Tender T-13-2011 Council Decision 1. That Report CS 35-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the Tender for Asphalt and Concrete Repairs be received; 2. That Tender T-13-2011 as submitted by Pencon Construction Canada Corp. for Asphalt and Concrete Repairs in the total tendered amount of $293,636.15 (HST included) and a net cost of $264,428.45 be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $311,038 (HST included), including the tender amount and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $280,099 be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a) that the sum of $120,000, as provided for in the 2011 approved Current Budget for Roads - Maintenance Asphalt & Concrete Repair Program, be funded from property taxes; 8 City o~ Council Meeting Minutes _ Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers b) that the sum of $20,000, as provided for in the 2011 approved Capital Budget for Sidewalk - Kingston Road at Brock Road, be funded from property taxes; c) that the sum of $20,796, as provided for in approved 2011 Capital Budget for the Sidewalk - Kingston Road at Glendale, be funded from the Federal Gas Tax Grant; d) that the sum of $22000, as provided for in the Current Budget for Development Control - Road Maintenance Asphalt & Concrete Works, be funded from other revenues collected from fees and charges required and related to building permits and cash-in-lieu; e) that the sum of $27,411 for the Transit Bus Pads be funded by a recovery from Durham Region Transit; f) that the sum of $13,610 for Sidewalks - Granite Court at Sandstone Manor be funded by a recovery from Purdue Pharma; g) that the over-expenditures in the amount of $35,552 be funded from the 2011 Capital Contingency account and $20,730 be recovered from other revenue and, if necessary, from contingency; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering, officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. 4. Director, Community Services, Report CS 38-11 Waterfront Trail Enhancements at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Council Decision That Report CS 38-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the Waterfront Trail Enhancements at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant be received for information. 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 31-11 Purchasing Policy Council Decision 1. That Report CST 31-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the Purchasing Policy be received; 9 City oo _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 PTCKF 7:30 PM Council Chambers 2. That Purchasing By-law No. 5900/01 be repealed and the attached Purchasing Policy be adopted; and 3. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect hereto. 6. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 16-11 2011 Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines Promotion Council Decision 1. That parking tickets issued between December 1 - 16, 2011 be eligible for the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines promotion, and 2. That the Toys for Tickets/food for Fines Promotion be implemented for December 15 and 16, 2011. Resolution #166/11 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report 2011-09 of the Executive Committee dated October 11, 2011, be adopted. Carried Councillor O'Connell returned to the meeting. (VII) New and Unfinished Business 1. Director, Community Services Report CS 40-11 Tender No. T-15-2011 Tender for Soccer Field Rehabilitation -Dunmoore Park and Diana Princess of Wales Park A brief discussion period ensued with staff responding to questions raised regarding details on the rehabilitation. Resolution #167/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ashe I 10 City off. _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. That. Report CS 40-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the tender for Soccer Field Rehabilitation at Dunmoore Park and Diana, Princess of Wales Park be received; 2. That Tender No. T-15-2011, submitted by Colpac Construction Inc. for the Soccer Field Rehabilitation at Dunmoore Park, and Diana, Princess of Wales Park in the amount of $120,357.32 (HST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $145,217 (HST included) including the tender amount and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $130,772 be approved; 4. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to finance the project as, follows: a) that the sum of $55,830 be funded from Provincial Grant- Investing in Ontario for the Dunmoore Park; and b) that the sum of $74,942 be funded from the Parkland Reserve. Fund for the Diana, Princess of Wales Park. 5' That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. Carried 2. Director, Community Services, Report CS 39-11 City of Pickering Comments on the Regional Cycling Plan Resolution #168/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell I 1. That Report CS 39=11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the City of Pickering Comments on the Regional Cycling Plan be'received; and 2. That Council endorse staff. comments and recommendations to.include the noted roads as Regional Cycling Spines and revise the funding formula as provided in the report and that Report CS 39-11 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for their consideration. Carried 11 Cirq co Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers (VIII) Notice of Motion Frequent Pedestrian Crossings of Major Oaks Drive and Dellbrook Avenue Discussion ensued with respect to the lack of community consultation being noted in the motion as well as alternate locations for stop signs. Resolution #169/11 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe WHEREAS: the residents of the Brock Ridge Neighbourhood have expressed safety concerns with traffic and safe opportunities for pedestrians to cross Major Oaks Drive and Dellbrook Avenue between Brock Road and Valley Farm Road; and WHEREAS: there are a number of amenities for pedestrians to access including: two elementary schools; Valley Farm Public School and St. Anthony Daniel Catholic School; three neighbourhood parks, Centennial Park, Major Oaks Park and Brock Ridge Park, and Dellbrook Plaza, that necessitate crossing Major Oaks Drive and Dellbrook Avenue to access; and WHEREAS: there is presently only one stop sign location at the intersection of Major Oaks Road and Dellbrook Avenue that provides for a safe crossing location, and that this intersection is too far out of the way and impractical for most pedestrians crossing to the amenities noted above; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That staff be directed to review the matter regarding frequent pedestrian crossings of Major Oaks and Dellbrook Avenue and determine opportunities of safe crossing points through the establishment of stop signs or other means - especially looking at the following intersections as potential frequent crossing locations warranting the placement of stop signs: a) Major Oaks Drive at Duberry Drive and Wildwood Crescent b) Dellbrook Avenue at Denby Drive and Meriadoc Drive ; and 2. That staff report back to Council in December with a summary of their investigation including a proposed by-law for the placement of new stop sign locations as appropriate. Carried Later in the Meeting 12 C;ty00 _ Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers Resolution #170/11 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That the fourth paragraph of the main motion be amended to include community consultation as follows; Now Therefore Be it Resolved that staff be directed to review and complete community consultation in the matter regarding frequent pedestrian crossings of Major Oaks Drive and Dellbrook Avenue and determine opportunities of safe crossing points through the establishment of stop signs or other means - especially looking at the following intersections as potential frequent crossing locations warranting the placement of stop signs: Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote Thank you Canadian Combat Troops Resolution #171/11 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS the Canadian combat mission in Afghanistan ended in July 2011, after more than ten year; and WHEREAS one hundred and fifty seven Canadian combat troops made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan; and WHEREAS a Canadian military training mission in Kabul and close out mission in Kandahar including over 2,500 Canadian combat troops, including many from communities in Durham Region, and those who served in non-combat roles in Afghanistan; and WHEREAS those who made the ultimate sacrifice passed through the City of Pickering on the Highway of Heroes, and were honoured by residents crowding bridges and along the highway; and WHEREAS twelve of our heroic troops serving in Afghanistan earned the Star of Military Valour, the highest combat award handed out since Korea; and 13 Cicq oo Council Meeting Minutes _ Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Council Chambers WHEREAS on August 13, 2011 the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 dedicated a service; well attended by the community; and plaque honouring our troops that served, particularly recognizing those that made the ultimate sacrifice; and WHEREAS Canada's armed forces have made a significant contribution over the last decade to the stability, disarmament and national reconciliation of the Afghan capital, the province of Kandahar and the rebuilding of Afghanistan's national security forces; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the residents of the City of Pickering recognize and sincerely thank the many men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, including the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force, and the many other civilian Canadians in supporting roles that served Canada in Afghanistan; AND FURTHER that this motion be forwarded to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Peter McKay, Minister of National Defence; Joe Dixon, MPP; Tracy MacCharles, MPP Chris Alexander, MP; Corneliu Chisu, MP; and all Durham municipalities. Lest we forget, lest we forget. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote (IX) By-laws 7166/11 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing parking restrictions on private property. 7167/11 Being a by-law to authorize the supply and delivery of One Single Person Operated Side Load Garbage Packer in the City of Pickering and the issuance of debentures therefor in the amount of $125.000. Third Reading: Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor McLean moved that By-law Numbers 7156/11 to 7163/11, be adopted, save and except By-law No. 7151/11 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 14 City o~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 PICKE 7:30 PM Council Chambers (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 #172/11 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council move In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedural By-law 6746/07, in that the matters to be discussed relate to personal matters about an identifiable individual and the receiving of advice' that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Carried Confidential Chief Administrative Officer's Report CAO, 18-11 Arnts Topsoil and Pickering Golf Academy -Extension of Leases 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 Pickles That the recommendations as contained in Confidential Report CAO 18-11 be adopted. Carried in an Open Session of Council Resolution # 173/11 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That leave be granted to introduce a Notice of Motion with respect to the naming of the pedestrian bridge. Motion Defeated on a Recorded 2/3 Majority Vote' 15 caq Council Meeting Minutes Monday October 17, 2011 7:30 PM Pim Council Chambers Yes No Councillor McLean Councillor Ashe Councillor O'Connell Councillor Dickerson Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan (XI) Other Business 1) Councillor McLean gave notice that he would at the next meeting of Council be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to naming the pedestrian bridge "Veteran's Walkway". 2) Councillor McLean gave notice that he would at the next meeting of Council be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to photo radar. 3) Councillor Dickerson gave notice that he would at the next meeting of Council be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to the need for a new Senior Centre in Pickering. (XII) Confirmation By-law By-law Number #7168 /11 Councillor. Dickerson 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 October 17, 2011. (XIII) Adjournment Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor McLean That the meeting be adjourned at 9:35 pm. Carried Dated this 17th day of October, 2011. Mayor Da an Debbie Shields City. Clerk 16