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Monday, December 10, 2012
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Present: Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson B. McLean .
J.O'Connell D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
E. Buntsma - Director, Community Services
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability
B. Douglas - Fire Chief -
R. Holborn - Division Head, Engineering Services
S. Karwowski -(Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer
D. Shields - City Clerk
L. Harker - Coordinator, Records & Elections
(I) Invocation
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
I nvocation.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted. (I11) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #146/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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Council Minutes, November 19, 2012
Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee.Minutes,
December 3, 2012, as amended
Carried
(IV) Presentations .
Mayor Ryan gave a brief overview of the Mayor for a Day Program and introduced Hannah
Dawson from William Dunbar Public School as the winner. He welcomed Chris Braney,
Durham District School Board Trustee, Lisa Millar, Superintendent of Education and
representatives from William Dunbar Public School. Chris Braney and Lisa Millar gave an
overview of the Mayor for a Day initiative and noted the importance of the connection
between education and local government. Hannah Dossa, winner of the contest appeared
before Council to read her essay on "Mayor for a Day". Mayor Ryan presented Hannah
. with the Mayor for a Day, Chain of Office and stated that her name would be placed on the
Mayor for a Day plaque, which hangs outside of his office.
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(V) Deleqations
1. Durham Reaional Police Services (Communitv Patrol Plan for West Division)
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i Inspector Jamie Grant appeared before Council to present the Community Patrol Plan 2012
Year End Update for the West Division. Inspector Grant provided an overview of statistics in ~
the City of Pickering for various crimes, focusing on divisional objectives attained
throughout the year. '
A question and answer period ensued including discussions surrounding education
campaigns, increasing traffic safety, crime statistics, red light camera pilot and the
neighbourhood watch program.
2. Tamil Cultural & Academic Societv of Durham (Tamil Heritaqe Month) I
Raveena Rajasingham appeared before Council on behalf of the Tamil Cultural & Academic
Society of Durham to thank the Gity of Pickering for declaring January as Tamil Heritage
Monfh. Ms. Rajasingham provided an overview of the Society's initiatives and programs.
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3. Vallev Farm Road and Glenanna Road TrafFc and Safetv Concerns '
Rod Mason, 125-1880 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, appeared before Council on behalf of i,
the Durham Condominium Alliance to express his concems with the traffic at Valley Farm '
Road and Glenanna Road and South Esplanade and Diefenbaker Court. Mr. Mason
expressed his concerns with the pedestrian safety at this intersection and requested that
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Council review this intersection. Mr. Mason, the Durham Condominium Alliance and
concerned residents would like to recommend that Council reconsider their previous
decision and have City staff review these intersections. 4: Notice of Motion - Transit Route Chanqe ' Chuck Kent, 1409-1890 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, appeared before Council to discuss .
the Durham Region Transit route 110 change. Mr. Kent would like Council to support the
alternative route that has been proposed in the Notice of Motion to increase the use and
convenience of the route.
5. Notice of Motion - OLG Gaminq '
Chuck Kent, 1409-1890 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, also appeared before.Council to ,
support the motion for the City of Pickering to become a willing host for a gaming facility. He
presented a petition to the City Clerk with over 200 signatures. !
A question and answer period ensued. Les Fisher, 2250 Highway 7, Greenwood, appeared before Council in support of the motion
for the City to become a willing host for a gaming facility. Mr. Fisher believes that-this is a
win-win situation and that the money would be a.financial, relief to the City.
. Keith Falconer, 710 Lublin Avenue, Pickering, appeared before Council in support of the
motion for the City to become a willing host to an OLG facility. Mr. Falconer advised Council
that PESCA was in support of this motion and that he is in support of the revenue sharing
advantages of this motion. A question and answer period ensued.
(VI) Correspondence , -
1. Corr.22-12
Ana Filipovic, Prdject Assistant
JCM Capital . 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 500 Toronto, ON M4T 1 L9 Resolution # 147/12
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That Corr. 22-12 received from Ana Filipovic of JCM Capital seeking Council support
for the right to construct roof top solar panels at 790 Kingston Road, Pickering, be
endorsed.
Carried
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Dav.id Kline Moose Power
22-1-171 East Liberty Street
Toronto, ON M6K 3P6 ~ Resolution # 148/12 Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson .
That Corr. 23-12 received from David Kline, Moose Power seeking Council support
for the right to construct roof top solar panels at 1655 Feldspar Court, Pickering, be
endorsed. ' . Carried
3. Corr:24-12 Joan Du, Vice President of Renewable Projects , .
- Mann Engineering Ltd. 150 Bridgeland Avenue, Suite 101 ,
Toronto ON M6A 1 Z
Resolution # 149/12 Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson. _
That Corr. 24-12 received from Joan Du of Mann Engineering Ltd. seeking Council
support for the right to construct roof top solar panels af 890 Brock Road, Pickering,
be endorsed.. Carried
A question and answer period ensued. Council.requested clarification from staff
regarding any potential downside to approving these requests and also requested
staff provide a process for futureapprovals of these types of requests. ,
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(VII) Committee Reports
a) Joint Report J7 2012-10 of the Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee _
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CS.T 32-12 . Section 3571358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes ,
Council Decision 1. That Report.CST 32-12 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be '
. received; . 2._ . Thaf the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipa!
Act, 2001 be approved; and,
3. . That the approp.riate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to. give effect hereto. " II
3. Director, Corporate Services & Gity Solicitor, ReporC CST 33-12 2013 Temp'orary Borrowing By-law . Council Decision ` . '
. 1. That Report CST 33-12 from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
be received; . 2: That the temporary borrowing limit to,meet 2013 currerit expenditures pending
receipt of taxes and other revenues be established at $38,000,000 for the period ,
January 1; 2013 .to September 30, 2013 inclusive, and $19,000,000 thereafter
until December 31, 2013;
. 3. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2013 be established at
. $47;000,000; . 4. That the attached draft by-law,providing #or the temporary borrowing of monies, '
, be enacted; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of.the Ci#y of Pickering be autliorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
: 4. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CST 34-12
2013 Interim Spendina Authority ,
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Council Decision
1. That Report CST 34-12 from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received;
2. That the 2013 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50% of the prior
year's budget, including adjustments, as contained in Attachment 1, pending '
approval of the formal 2013 Current Budget by Council; and,
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3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the I
necessary actions to give effect thereto. i
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5. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CAO 23-12 '
Administrative Amendments to Taxicab Licensinq Bv-law 6702/06 I
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Council Decision
1. That Report CAO 23-12 regarding administrative and fee amendments to
Taxicab Licensing By-law 6702/06 be received;
2. That the proposed amendments in the draft by-law attached be enacted.
6. Heritaqe preservation of the Brophv Stone House
Council Decision Whereas the Brophy house at 4355 Brock Road is listed in the City of Pickering 2008
Municipal Heritage Register as of Cultural Heritage Value;
Whereas there are few remaining stone houses of heritage importance remaining in
Pickering;
Whereas other heritage properties and structures upon the federal lands within the
boundaries of the City of Pickering, have been facing constant significant decline in
numbers due to demolitions, especially in the past finro years;
Whereas based on the report by Barry Bryan and Associatecl Ltd., and subsequent
inspections, that restoration is definitely feasible;
Whereas new interest and potential plans have arisen to rescue the Brophy stone
house from demofition; ,
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council for the City of Pickering directs staff to
explore with Transport Canada, the possibility of practical retention of the Brophy
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stone house located at 4355 Brock Road, subject to reaching a reasonable
-arrangemen#. This matter is to be conducted within the next finro weeks.
Resolution # 150/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Report JT 2012-10 of the Joint Planning & Development and Executive
Committee, dated December 3, 2012, save and except I#em 1, be adopted.-
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1. Director, Community Services, Report CS 44-12 '
Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Traffic and Safetv Concerns '
Resolution # 151/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
1. That Report CS 44-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding traffic and
safety concerns on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road, in response to
Resolution #113/12 be received; 2. That the crosswalk request on Valley Farm Road at either Avonmore Square, in
the vicinity of the 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road driveway, or at the intersection
with The Esplanade North not be supported based on the traffic study results and
staff recommendation;
3. .That an IPS crosswalk be installed on Glenanna Road located on the south side
of The Esplanade North be considered in the 2013 Capital Budget.
4. ~ That 50 km/h speed fimit signs be installed on Valley Farm Road and Glenanha
Road, and that finro pedestrian crossing signs on Valley Farm Road be installed
' close to 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road with "Watch for Seniors" tabs added to the
signs, and that the existing 'pedestrian crossing sign on Valley Farm Road north
. of Diefenbaker Court be relocated to a location south of Diefenbaker Court and a
"VVatch for Seniors" tab.be installed on both existing pedestrian crossing signs;
5. That staff investigate reducing the speed iimit on Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road from 50 km/h to 40 km/h and bring back a report to Council.
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(Refer to following motion)
Resolution # 152/12
Moved by Counciilor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Recommendation #3 of fhe,main motion be deleted and the following -
Recommendation #3 be added:, ` 3. That the upgrade of the intersection pedestrian signal to a full signalized intersection at
Valley Farm Road and the South Esplanade be ineluded in the 2013 Capital Budget.
Carried.unanimously
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The main motion, as amended, was the❑ carried unanimously on a recorded vote
(VIII) New and Unfinished Business
, 1. Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 05-12
Solar PV Installation under the Provincial FIT 2.0 Program
Proposal for a Roof Lease at the Claremont Communitv Centre A question and answer period ensued. Resolution # 153/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
' 1. That Council receive Report OS 05-12 concerning the establishment of a roof-top
solar PV system at the Claremont Community Centre;
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2. That Council support the proposal set out in Attachment 1; submitted by Veridian ,
Connections Inc. and Solera Sustainable Energies Company Limited, to lease y
roof space at the Claremont Community Centre, and authorize fihe appcopriate ;
City officials to.enter into a roof-lease agreement as set out in the proposal, if the
project is granted a contract under the provincial Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) 2.0 program;
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3: That Council adopt a project specific resolution as set out in Attachment 2 to this
Report, to be used in support of a submission to the Ontario Power Authority for ,
a contract offer for this project under the FIT 2.0 program; and I
4. That all City revenues generated from this project be used to fund future energy
conservation, generation and efficiency initiatives on property owned or leased
by the City.
Carried later in the meeting
(Refer to following motion) Resolution # 154112
Moved by Councillor McLean ,
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the main motion be amended.by adding the following Recommendation #5: I
5. That the lease agreement be brought back to Council for approval.
Carried
The main motion, as amended, was then carried.
2. Director, Community Senrices, Report CS 53-12
. Quotation for Supply & Delivery of One Multi-Purpose
Sidewalk Tractor with Attachments
Quotation Q-63-2012
A question and answer period ensued.
Resolution # 155/12
Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CS 53-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding the Supply
and Delivery of One Multi-Purpose Sidewalk Tractor with Attachments be
received; . , 2. That Quotation No. Q-63-2012, as submitted by Joe Johnson Equipment for the
Supply and Delivery of One Multi-Purpose Sidewalk Tractor with Attachments in
the amount of $163,159.57 (HST included) be accepted;
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3. That the totai gross project cost of $165,419.57 (HST included) and a net project
cost of $148,965.45 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That Council authorize the (Acting) Division Head, Finance & Treasurer to
finance the project as follows:
, a) the sum of $148,000.00 be financed by the issue of debentures by The
Regional Municipality of Durham for a period not exceeding five years, at a
rate to be determined b) the balance of $965.45 plus issuing cost be funded from property taxes
c) the annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $31,850.00 be
included in the- annual Current Budget commencing in 2013 and continuing
thereafter until the debenture financing is repaid
d) 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
5. That the draft by-law attached. to this report be enacted; and
6. That the appropriate City of Pickering Officials be authorized to take necessary
action fo give effect thereto. .
Carried "
(IX) Motions and Notice of Motions Safe Pedestrian Crossinqs at Acorn Lane and Old Brock Road
Resolution # 156/12 .
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
Whereas some residents of Claremont have expressed safety concerns with traffic
and safe opportunities for pedestrians to cross OId Brock Road between Regional
Road #1 (Brock Road) and Central Street, specifically in the vicinity of the Claremont
Community Centre and Acorn Lane; and
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Whereas there are a number of amenities for pedestrians to access including, the Claremont Public School, the Claremont Park, the Claremont Community Centre and
the Claremont Legion; and . Whereas there is presently no stop sign located between Brock Road and Central
Street, a distance of approximately 780 metres to allow for safe pedestrian crossings
of Old Brock Road; and , I
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Now therefore be it resolved: .
1. That staff be directed to review the matter regarding safe pedestrian crossings on
Old Brock Road befinreen Regional Road #1 (Brock Road) and Central Street and
undertake community consultation to determine opportunities for safe crossing points
through the establishment of stop signs or other means particularly at the intersection
of Old Brock Road and Acom Lane. -
2. That staff work with the Durham Regional Police and report back to Council in early
2013 with a summary of-their investigation,.findings and recommendations including,
if appropriate, a proposed by-law for the placement of an all way stop located at
Acorn Lane and Old Brock Road.
Carried
DRT Route 110
Resolution # 157/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
Whereas Durham Region Transit (DRT) route 110 currently travels in'a loop from the
Pickering GO Station north on Liverpool Road, east on Kingston Road, south on
Glenanna Road, east on The Esplanade south past Pickering City Hall then returns to
the GO Station via a route generally consisting of Brock Road, Finch Avenue, Whites
Road and Bayly Street; and
Whereas DRT route 110 previously traveled east bound on The Esplanade North
which was very convenient and well used bjr the residents of Durfiam Condo
Corporation Alliance (DCCA, including DCC 93, DCC 106, DCC 136, DCC 164, DSCC
190) located north of The Esplanade North, between Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
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Whereas DRT changed this route to travei east bound on The Esplanade South, in i
part to avoid tuming left onto The Esplanade North, and in part due to traffic issues
caused by parked vehicles on The Esplanade North. An unintended result was that II
the bus stop locations were much less convenient for DCCA residents, and use of the ,
route by residents declined; and .
Whereas discussions wifh DCCA residents, DRT and City of Pickering staff have
resulted in an agreeable solution to address these concerns and likely results in a
route that provides improved service and increased ridership. This solution involves a
revised route 110 that proceeds from the GO Station travelling north on Liverpool I
Road, east on Pickering Parkway, north on Glenanna Road, east on The Esplanade I
North, past PicKering City HaH then retums to the GO Station via the same route as
the current rou#e 110; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering support the proposed routing of
Route 110; and
Now therefore be it resofved that the City of Pickering prepare, for Council's
consideration, any required no stopping or no parking bylaws an The Esplanade North
and other locations along the route discussed with DRT to address any bus access
issues on this newly proposed route; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering engage in discussions with
, appropriate parties to seek a new bus stop location along Pickering Parkway between
Liverpool Road and Glenanna Road; and ~
Now therefore be it resolved that this motion be forwarded to the President, DCCA and
Durham Region Transit.
Carried unanimously
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OLG Gaminq
Resolution # 158/12
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe ,
Whereas Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation ("OLG") implemented its
Modernization Plan for lottery and gaming in Ontario on or about May 17, 2012; and
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Whereas OLG's Modernization Plan creates Gaming Zones within which existing or
new gaming facilities will be permitted subject to municipal and other approvals; and
Whereas the OLG Modernization Plan has established Gaming Zone 3 consisting of
the Towns of Ajax and Whitby and the City of Pickering; and
Whereas gaming proceeds for Gaming Zone 3 are estimated to be over $10 million
per year; and
Whereas the Town of Ajax and Town of Whitby have identified themselves as willing
hosts of an OLG gaming facility; and
Whereas the OLG has requested formal confirmation from the City of Pickering as to
whether or not it wishes to be a willing host of an OLG gaming facility pursuant to
OLG's Modernization Plan; and
Whereas confirmation by a municipality that it is a willing host of an OLG gaming
facility does not constitute a commitment to actually have a casino or other gaming
facility; and Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering shall advise OLG that it is a
willing host of an OLG gaming facility, subject to all necessary municipal and other approvals; and .
Now therefore be it resolved that City of Pickering staff review and report to Council in
February regarding the anticipated financial benefits and other impacts of hosting an OLG gaming facility and/or sharing gaming revenues with other municipal,ities within
the same Gaming Zone; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering supports revenue sharing
among the municipalities within the same Gaming Zone, regardless. of which
municipality ultimately becomes the host of an OLG gaming facility.
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as follows:
Yes No
Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean
Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan
Councillor Rodrigues
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(X) Bv-laws
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Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues . i
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That By-law Nos. 7254/12 through 7257/12, save and except By-law 7256/12 be approved.
i7254/12 Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing ofi monies to meet ,
the current and capital expenditures of the City of Pickering for the year
2013.
7255/12 Being a by-law to amend By-1aw No. 6702/06.
7257/12 Being a by-law to authorize the Supply and Delivery of One IVlulti-
Purpose Sidewalk Tractor with attachments project in the City of
Pickering and the issuance of debentures in the amount of $148,000.
Carried
Resolution # 160/12 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues ,
7256/12 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 1 to 10, Plan 40M-2482, from the part
lot control provisions of the Planning Act.
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(XI) Confidential Matters . '
In accordance with Procedural By-law 7212/12 and the provisions of the Municipal Act,
an In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution # 161/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
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That Council move In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act
and Procedural By-law 7212/12, in that the matters to be discussed relate to personal
matters about an identifiable individual.
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1. Appointments to Advisorv Boards and Committees
Information on tMe applications were reviewed In Camera in accordance with the
, Municipa/ Freedom of /nformation and Protection of Privacy Act and the personal
information was used solely for the purpose of assessing the applicant's
qualifications for appointment to one of the City's Advisory Committees.
. Resolution # 162/12
Moved by Councillor Dickerson -
Seconded by Councillor McLean That Council appoint Shirley Van.Steen to the Pickering Public Library Board..
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Carried
2. Verbal Update from the CAO
Re: PHA
General discussion ensued on this matter. Refer to the In Gamera minutes for
further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.].
(XII) Other Business .
1) Councillor Rodrigues requested that the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
review the shark fin ban in the City of Toronto and report back once the legal
proceedings have beera completed. 2) Councillor O'Connell requested that the Director, Community Services report back to .
Council on the potential traffic safety improvements on Twyn Rivers Drive and to
provide some options for residents to consider prior to the budget approval process.
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(XI11) Confirmation Bv-law
By-law Number #7258/12
Councillor O'Connell, seconded by Councillor Ashe 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 December 10, 2012.
(XV) Adiournment
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:30 pm.
Carried
. Dated this 10th day of December, 2012.
Mayor
Debbie Shields
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