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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 24, 2014 Czrt co _= Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 ClOr ttla[ 7:00 PM Council Chambers 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 M. Carpino - Director, Culture & Recreation R. Holborn - Director, Engineering & Public Works T. Melymuk - Director, City Development J. Hagg - Fire Chief D. Shields - City Clerk L. Harker - (Acting) Supervisor, Legislative Services (I) 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. (III) Adoption of Minutes Resolution #199/14 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean Council Meeting Minutes, February 24, 2014 Joint PD.& Executive Committee Minutes, March 3, 2014 1 Qui o1 Council Meeting Minutes _' Monday, March 24, 2014 7:00 PM - Council Chambers (IV) Delegations Resolution #200/14 Moved by Councillor Rodrigues Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the rules of p rocedure be suspended in order to add a delegation to the agenda. Motion Defeated on a 2/3 Recorded Vote Yes No Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Ashe Councillor McLean Councillor Dickerson Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 1. Roger Anderson, Regional Chair Regional Municipality of Durham Re: Annual Address to Council - Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham appeared before Council to provide his annual address to Council. Chair Anderson provided an overview of projects completed in 2013, including the high frequency PULSE transit service on highway 2, the first section of a dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lane on Highway 2, the completion of the Durham Regional Police Operations Training Centre and the commencement of work on the Brock Road Brougham Bypass. He noted that 2013 was a pivotal year for the Region with respect to federal and provincial projects that will bring new jobs and opportunities to our Region. Chair Anderson cited numerous roads projects that are anticipated in 2014, including improvements to Brock Road and construction to widen Brock Road from the 401 to Kingston Road. Chair Anderson invited everyone to the Region of Durham's 40th Anniversary Open House on June 26th at Regional Headquarters. - A question and answer period ensued. 2. Doug Anderson Re: Corr. No, 07-14 Enbridge Line 9 2 Cliq o0 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Doug Anderson, President, DurhamCLEAR, appeared before Council to urge Council to endorse a resolution to encourage the National Energy Board to impose seven minimum conditions on the Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline. He noted that the pipeline's wall thickness needs to be increased due to the Region's rapidly increasing population and the high concentration of watercourses and wetlands that the pipeline crosses. Mr. Anderson expressed his concern for pipeline 9 and stated that all of Durham should be designated as a "high consequence area", and the pipelines strengthened accordingly. A detailed question and answer period ensued. 3. Michael Angemeer Mark Turney Veridian Connections Re: Ice Storm Review & Update Michael Angemeer & Mark Turney, Veridian Connections appeared before Council to- provide a presentation regarding the Ice Storm Review & Update. Mr. Angemeer apologized to all customers affected and cited this event as the largest storm and restoration event in Veridian history with over $1M in restoration costs. The post storm review included feedback from customers and internal departments as well as partner utilities. Mr. Angemeer outlined key items being considered for the action plan, enhanced communication channels, improvements to technology and a Power Restoration Plan. A question and answer period ensued. Questions were asked in regards to rate increases for the 2014 rates and whether Veridian would be considering a full or partial cost recovery for the ice storm. Improved communication strategies were also discussed. 4. Inspector Bruce Kovack, Operational Support Durham Regional Police Services Re: Report PLN 07-14 Proposed NexGen Telecommunication Tower 2105 Rosebank Road Inspector Bruce Kovack, Operational Support, Durham Regional Police Services, appeared before Council to answer any questions regarding the proposed NextGen Telecommunication Tower for 2105 Rosebank Road. 5. Dragos Nita McBrady Crescent Residents Re: Veridian Connections Dragos Nita, 1620 McBrady Crescent, appeared before Council on behalf of McBrady Crescent residents to discuss his concerns about the power outages in December. Mr. Nita questioned what an acceptable time to be without power was, as his house was without 3 Ca oq Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 tCOMMIZE 7:00 PM - Council Chambers power for 6 days. He noted that Veridian should be held accountable to the public and there should have been increased communication. Mr. Nita requested that Council discuss his concerns with Veridian. (V) Correspondence 1. Corr. 06-14 Maureen Spratt, Clerk Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin Street West Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 Resolution #201/14 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Corr. 06-14 received from Maureen Spratt, Clerk, Town of Arnprior, seeking support of a resolution passed on February 10, 2014 regarding increasing electricity rates, be endorsed. Carried Unanimously 2. Corr. 07-14 Doug Anderson, President DurhamCLEAR 111 Euclid Street Whitby, ON L1 N 5B1 Resolution #202/14 Moved by Councillor Rodrigues Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Corr. 07-14 received from Doug Anderson, President, DurhamCLEAR, seeking support of conditions set out in the draft resolution with respect to Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline, be endorsed. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 4 Cis 4 r.L, Council Meeting Minutes ' ''= Monday, March 24, 2014 N[SM'ONli[ 7:00 PM - Council Chambers 3. Corr. 08-14 Leon Presner, Director, Community Services Chairperson —2014 Pickering Rotary Wing Festival P.O. Sox 7 Pickering, ON L1V 2R2 Councillor McLean noted he would like to have information after the event on the amount of money they raised and how the money raised supported the residents of Pickering. Resolution #203/14 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Corr. 08-14 received from Leon Presner, Director, Community Services 2014 Pickering Rotary Wing Festival, seeking Council consideration of a grant in the amount of$2,500, be endorsed. Carried Unanimously 4. Corr. 09-14 Cristina Celebre Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage City of Pickering Resolution #204/14 Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Corr. 09-14 received from Cristina Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage, submitting the 2013 Year End Report and 2014 Work Plan on behalf of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee, be received for information. Carried (VI) Committee Reports 1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 02-14 Consultant Selection for Urban Design Review Services Council Decision 1. That Report PLN 02-14 of the.Director, City Development, be received; 5 Cars o0 Council Meeting Minutes • Monday, March 24, 2014 7:00 PM Council Chambers 2. That the proposal RFP No. 8-2013, submitted by John G. Williams Limited, Architect, to undertake Urban Design Review Services for a period of 18 months commencing April 1, 2014, and expiring on September 30, 2015 be accepted; 3. That the Urban Design Review Services Program as outlined in Section 2.3 of this report be approved; and 4. Further, that the appropriate Staff be authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to give effect to this resolution. 3. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 03-14 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 40M-2424 Parkmount Building Corporation Lots 1 to 18 and Block 19 (with Part 13, 40R-25976), Plan 40M-2424 Blocks 21 to 24, Plan 40M-2056 Council Decision 1. That Autumn Crescent and Pineview Lane within Plan 40M-2424 be assumed for public use; 2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreements within Plan 40M-2424, Part 13, Plan 40R-25976 and Blocks 21 to 24, Plan 40M-2056, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except for Block 21, Plan 40M-2424; and 3. That the Subdivision Agreements and any amendments thereto relating to Plans 40M-2424 and 40M-2056 be released and removed from title. Resolution #205/14 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles • That Report2014-03 of the Joint P & D and Executive meeting held on March 3, 2014, be adopted, save and except Item No. 2 of Planning & Development and Item No. 1 of Executive Committee. Carried 6 Crt cl Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 _ �SI1 _ti_ol 7:00 PM - Council Chambers 2. Director, City Development, Report PLN 05-14 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installation The Regional Municipality of Durham 1315 Taunton Road Installation #58 A question and answer period ensued. Resolution #206/14 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Region of Durham be advised that City Council does not object to the proposed 45.0 metre high telecommunication tower installation located at 1315 Taunton Road based on the design and other details submitted with this request. Carried Executive Reports - 1. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 09-14 Durham West Arts Centre Inc. Licence Agreement A question and answer period ensued. Resolution #207/14 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report CR 09-14 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the Licence Agreement renewal of the Durham West Arts Centre Inc., be received; 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Agreement pursuant to which Durham West Arts Centre Inc. will be permitted to use the pottery studio at the Pickering Recreation Complex to operate pottery and art programs from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019 that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director,Culture & Recreation and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 7 • Citg o0 A Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 IESN E44I[ 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Carried (VII) New and Unfinished Business 1. Public Meeting Notice of Intention to Pass By-laws to Submit Questions to the Electors for the 2014 Municipal Election A public meeting was held for the purpose of informing the public with respect to placing two questions on the 2014 Municipal Election ballot. The City Clerk appeared before Council to outline the process and confirm that provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, had been complied with. Mayor Ryan asked if any members of the public wished to speak for or against the questions. Walter Schellenberg, 1753 Spruce Hill Road, appeared before Council in support of having a question on the ballot for the casino and he stated that he did not want a casino in Pickering. Max Schellenberg, 1753 Spruce Hill Road, appeared before Council in support of having a question on the ballot for the casino as he stated that he did not want a casino in Pickering. No members of the public spoke in opposition or in favour of the question regarding the distribution of regional seats based on population. A question and answer period ensued. Resolution #208/14 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That By-law 7342/14, being a by-law to submit a question to the electors regarding a gaming facility (casino) in the City of Pickering be approved. Referred to the Next Meeting of Council by Legislative Requirements (Refer to following amendment) • 8 o� _= Council Meeting Minutes . _; Monday, March 24, 2014 DIME 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Resolution #209/14 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles That By-law 7342/14 be amended to change the question on the ballot to; Are you in favour of a gaming facility (casino) in the City of Pickering as part of a Hotel Convention Centre, Entertainment Complex in a non-residential area? Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows Yes No Councillor Pickles Councillor McLean Councillor Rodrigues Councillor O'Connell Councillor Ashe Councillor Dickerson Mayor Ryan The City Clerk noted to Council that an amendment to the question on a ballot would have to go through the public meeting process again and that By-law 7342/14 would not be approved at tonight's meeting of Council. Notice of a Public Meeting will be placed in the newspaper and sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with the amended wording. The Public Meeting and By-law will be considered by Council at the next meeting of Council on April 22, 2014. • Resolution #210/14 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues That By-law 7343/14, being a by-law to submit a question to the electors regarding the distribution of regional seats based on population be approved. Carried Unanimously. on a Recorded Vote • 3. Director, City Development, Report PLN 07-14 Proposed NextGen Telecommunication Tower Region of Durham . 2105 Rosebank Road Installation #60 9 City cq Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 _E_0 110. 4 l 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Resolution #211/14 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the Region of Durham be advised that City Council has no objection to the proposed 60.0 metre high tri-pole lattice telecommunication tower to be located at 2105 Rosebank Road, based on the design and other details submitted with this request. Carried 4. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 04-14 Pickering Golf Academy Extension of Lease Resolution #212/14 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues 1. That Report LEG 04-14 respecting the City's lease agreement with 1317970 Ontario Inc., carrying on business as Pickering Golf Academy at 2510 Brock Road North be received; 2. That the said lease agreement be extended for a one year term with no further extension or renewal beyond October 31, 2014, and that Lease Extension Agreement be executed substantially as set out in Attachment 2 to this Report; and 3. That the said Lease Extension Agreement be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement these recommendations. Carried (IX) By-laws 7341/14 Being a by-law to require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreational purposes as a condition of development or redevelopment, or the subdivision of lands. 10 Cat/ =r Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 ONSARI[ 7:00 PM - Council Chambers 7343/14 Being a by-law to submit a question to the electors of the City of Pickering. (Distribution of regional seats based on population) Resolution #213/14 Moved by Councillor Rodrigues Seconded by Councillor Pickles That By-law Nos.7341/14 to 7343/14 be approved, save and except By-law 7342/14, as amended. Carried 7342/14 Being a by-law to submit a question to the electors of the City of Pickering. (Gaming Facility) Referred to the Next Meeting of Council by Legislative Requirements (X) Other Business 1. Councillor McLean requested that staff ensure Council is advised when and if Holy Redeemer School comes up for sale so it can be considered by Council for potential community use. 2. Councillor Pickles requested that staff ensure culverts along the City's roads, specifically roads that have been acquired from the Region, are kept clear in time for the winter melt to avoid flooding. 3. Councillor Rodrigues requested that, once confirmed, staff put a notice in the paper and on the City's website to advise residents of York Region's delegation at an Executive Committee meeting to discuss the York-Durham Sewer System. 4. Councillor Dickerson advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion for Council consideration regarding the Army Air Cadets seeking relief on two rentals for army cadet business. (XI) Confirmation By-law By-law Number#7344/14 11 Cliq no zit, Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 24, 2014 I%MIME 7:00 PM - Council Chambers Councillor O'Connell 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 March 24, 2014. (XII) Adjournment Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues That the meeting be adjourned at 10:51 pm. Carried Dated this 24th day of March, 2014. 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