HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 10, 2017CD ° Council Meeting Minutes
P 1 CKERING, October 10, 2017
7:00 rn - Council Chambers .
Present:
Mayor .Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner'
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
M. Carpino' - Director, Community Services
J. Hagg Fire Chief
R. Holbom - Director,. Engineering Services
S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer
C: Rose Chief Planner
D. Shields -City Clerk
C. Hodge - Senior Coordinator, Business Development & Marketing
F. Jadoon - Manager, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
L. Harker -Deputy Clerk
(1) Invocation
Mayor Ryan called the meeting -to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest noted.
'(III) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution, #351/17
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
In, Camera Council Minutes, September 11, 2017
Council Meeting Minutes, September 11, 2017
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Executive Committee Minutes, October 2, 2017
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, October 2, 2017
Carried
(IV) Presentations
Sandy MacDonald, Vice President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, appeared before
Council to kick off their annual Remembrance Day Poppy Campaign. Mayor Ryan,
Councillors, MP Jennifer O'Connell, a representative from MPP Tracy MacCharles' office, a
representative from Durham Police Chiefs Office, Fire Chief John Hagg, Regional Chair
Roger Anderson, and Tracy Patterson, Rouge Valley Health System, were invited to come
forward for the poppy pinning ceremony.
2. Colin Thomson and Clint Scott, Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA),
appeared before Council to provide an update on activities. Mr. Thomson gave a brief
overview of PARA's 50 years of service, and outlined their strategic plan and business
plan for 2018-2020 and noted the 2017 community highlights. Mr. Thomson presented
plaques to Mayor Ryan, Councillor McLean, Chair, PARA and Fire Chief John Hagg and
thanked the City for all of their support.
(V) Delegations
1. David Sim, appeared before Council in support of Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Sim noted
that he supports the Amazon bid and noted this business would be good for the
community. He also noted that he supports an airport in Pickering.
2. Shannon Moore, Ajax -Pickering Board of Trade, appeared before Council in support
of Report CAO 03-17. Ms. Moore provided an overview of the board and noted its
support of the Amazon bid and an airport in Pickering. Ms. Moore provided the City
Clerk with a submission on the matter.
3. Mark Tutton, Dorsay Development Corporation, appeared before Council in support
of Report CAO 03-17. He noted that the Report was seeking certainty that the
support and infrastructure will be in place to attract.Amazon to Pickering. Mr. Tutton
also noted that most of what is farmed in Ontario is industrial operations, and not
"food to table".
4. Ted Nickerson, Durham Gateway Partners Inc., appeared before Council in support
of Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Nickerson noted that the report contains common
objectives (Amazon, airport, enhanced rail transport), and that they are a catalyst for
immense Regional prosperity.
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5. David Hogg, 2 Garnett Drive, Ajax, appeared before Council in opposition to Report
CAO 03-17. Mr. Hogg noted that the City has a duty to its citizens to examine all
potential solutions for this land, and could include opportunities for an urban park or
a global climate research facility. He also noted that Amazon's requirement for an
airport within 45 minutes is already fulfilled by Pearson Airport.
6. Joanne Brown, 28 Erikson Drive, Whitby, appeared before Council in opposition to
Report CAO 03-17. Ms. Brown noted that this report is misguided and out of touch
with the needs of the future. As the Federal lands are on Class 1 farmland, she
believes Pickering would be doing a disservice to the community by having an
airport there, and would like to challenge the City to support food and water security.
7. David Masters, Treasurer, Land Over Landings, appeared before Council in
opposition to Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Masters questioned why a potential airport was
noted as a requirement within the bid for Amazon, as this need is already met by
Pearson Airport. He believes the previous Council decision made in 2016 was in
opposition to an airport, and would like to know why the position is now changing.
8. Mike Borie, 1044 Escott Court, Pickering, appeared before Council in opposition to
Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Borie also questioned why Council was changing their
position on the airport, and noted that without a strong business case, Council
shouldn't consider the airport. He expressed his concern with transparency and the
lack of information provided to residents regarding this decision.
9. Peter Rodrigues, 750 Whitevale Road, Pickering, appeared before Council in
opposition to Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Rodrigues does not believe this decision was
well thought out, and that no viable alternatives have been examined. He suggested
that Council consider tabling the report or having a recorded vote.
10. Reza Rizvi, 1653 Goldenridge Road, Pickering, appeared before Council in support
of Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Rizvi noted that he commutes every day to work and
wishes there were employment opportunities for him and all Pickering residents so
they didn't have to commute. He also noted that the City's taxes are high and this is
due to a lack of commercial taxes, and any new business would help alleviate this.
11. Fareed Ali, 1754 Woodview Avenue, Pickering, appeared before Council in support
of Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Ali noted that Amazon would boost the economy in
Pickering and provide increased employment, with an emphasis on jobs in the
technical sector.
12. Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, appeared before Council in
support of Report CAO 03-17. Mr. Anderson noted that this is a prime location for
Amazon and an airport, and that it is useful to get our employment areas ready for
investors. He noted that the City of Pickering has the full support of the Region of
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Durham, and that not having jobs for our children and making our residents
commute to work is unacceptable. The feasibility of a Pickering airport has been
determined through studies again and again, and there is a business case. He
requested that copies of this Report be forwarded to the Prime Minister, all Boards of
Trade in the Region of Durham, and Durham MP's.
(VI) Correspondence
1. Corr. 61-17
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
Region of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
Resolution #352/17
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That Corr. 61-17 received from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative
Services, Region of Durham, of a resolution passed on September 13, 2017 with
respect to a request to the Federal and Provincial Governments to delay the
implementation of the sale of marijuana, be endorsed.
Carried
(VII) Committee Reports
Report EC 2017-08 of the Executive Committee
Fire Chief, Report FIR 01-17
Supply & Delivery of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment
-Quotation No. Q-73-2017
Council Decision
1. That Quotation No. Q-73-2017 submitted by Dependable Emergency Vehicles in
the amount of $818,885.79 (plus HST) be accepted;
2. That the total project cost of $785,535.79 (plus HST), including the amount of
$33,350.00 as credit for used SCBA Equipment purchased from the City of
Pickering by Dependable Emergency Vehicles be approved; and
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3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net
project costs of $799,362.00 as follows:
a) the internal loan approved in the 2017 Fire Services Capital budget in the
amount of $288,000.00 be revised to reflect the increase life of the asset
from five years to ten years;
b) the sum of $450,000.00 as provided for in the 2017 Fire Services Capital
Budget be increased by $61,176.00 to be funded by a transfer from the
Third Party Contribution-OPG Reserve Fund;
c) the sum of $186.00 from property tax; and
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;
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Resolution #353/17
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report 2017-08 of the Executive Committee meeting held on October 2, 2017 be
adopted.
Carried
Report PD 2017-07 of the Planning & Development Committee
Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 16-17
Consultant Selection for the Kingston Road Corridor and
Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Study
Council Decision
1. That the proposal submitted by SvN Architects + Planners Inc., in association with
AECOM, and 360 Collective, dated August 1, 2017, to undertake an Intensification
Study for the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node, as Phase 2 of
the South Pickering Intensification Study in the amount of $211,078.34 (including
HST) be accepted, utilizing the City funding identified for this project in the
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approved 2017 Current Budget for the City Development Department, Consulting
and Professional, Phases 2 & 3 South Pickering Intensification Study (Account
2611.2392.0000);
2. That the total gross project cost of $248,075.00 (HST included), including the
RFP amount and contingency costs, and the total net project cost of $223,399.00
(inclusive of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net
project cost as follows:
a) The sum of $60,318.00 as provided for in the 2017 Current Budget
Planning & Design to be funded from property taxes;
b) The sum of $163,081.00 as provided for in the 2017 Current Budget
Planning & Design to be funded by a transfer from the Development
Charges Reserve Fund — Growth Studies;
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering staff be authorized to enter into any
agreements to give effect hereto; and
5. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report Number PLN 16-17 to the Region of
Durham.
Resolution #354/17
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report 2017-07 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on
September 5, 2017, be adopted:
Carried
(Vill) New and Unfinished Business
1. Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 03-17
Bid for Amazon — Investment Attraction and Job Creation
Discussion ensued regarding the lack of support and facilities to sustain our
changing population, the lack of employment available for the City's residents, and
that nearby airports will.reach capacity in the coming years.
Resolution #355/17
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Moved by Councillor Brenner, save and except Recommendation 6 of the report
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report CAO 03-17 detailing the City's interest in submitting the Pickering
Innovation Corridor as a candidate for Amazon's second North -American
Headquarters be endorsed, and;
2. That staff be directed to work with the Region of Durham's Economic
Development Department for the submission of appropriate application
information for Amazon's RFP;
3. That Council request that the Federal and Provincial Governments provide
financial incentives including land, corporate tax exemptions, education property
tax exemption to attract multinational prospects like Amazon, and to compete
with other Canadian and American senior level government economic incentives;
4. That Council request VIA Rail Canada and Metrolinx to move forward with
identifying, planning and implementing high frequency rail service on the CP
Havelock rail corridor, which in turn will help attract key investment to the
Pickering Innovation Corridor and the Federal Pickering Lands site; and that the
appropriate Environmental Assessment (EA) process for- high frequency rail
service on the CP Havelock rail corridor commence no later than September 30,
2018;
5. That the Federal Government be advised that the City of Pickering supports the
development of an airport in Pickering, subject to the results identified in the
Aviation Sector Analysis — Pickering Airport Study and the appropriate
Environmental Assessments; and
6. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Federal Minister of Transport
Canada, Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development,
Office of the Premier of Ontario, Provincial Minister of Economic
Development and Growth, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Ontario,
President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Chair of the
Greater Toronto Airports Authority, VIA Rail Canada, CEO of Metrolinx, CP
Rail, the Prime Minister, Region of Durham Boards of Trade, Durham MP's
and the Region of Durham.
Yes
Councillor McLean
Councillor Ashe
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows
No
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Butt
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Councillor Cumming
Mayor -Ryan, -
(IX) By-laws
7582/17 Being a by-law to establish Block 78, Plan 40M-2254, and -Block 6, Plan 40M-
2597 as public highway.
7583/17 Being a by-law to declare the lands .known as Block 29, Plan 40M72086 surplus
to the needs of the Corporation for the purpose' of sale to the adjacent owner.
Resolution #356/17,
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That By-law Nos. 7582/17 through 7583/17 be approved.
Carried
(X) Confidential Matters
In accord ance'with Ahe Procedural By-law721.2/12 and the provisions of the Municipal
Act, an In Camera .meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled
meeting.
Resolution.#357/17
Moved by -Councillor. Pickles
.,Seconded by Councillor Butt-
That Council move In Camera 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; a
proposed, or pending .acquisition or disposition of -land by -the municipality. or local board .
,and litigation or potential litigation:
Carried
General discussion ensued. Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information.:
[City Clerk has custody.and.'control of the In Camera minutes].
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a) Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Confidential Report CAO 04-17
Land Acquisition and Disposal
-Pre-2018 Capital Budget Approval
-Pickering Innovation Corridor — Seaton
Resolution #358/17
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the recommendations considered at the Closed Meeting of Council be approved.
Carried Unanimously
on a Recorded Vote
b) Advisory Boards and Committees
Appointments to Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee
Applications were reviewed In Camera in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and personal information was used solely for
the purpose of assessing the applicant's qualifications for appointment to the Cultural
Advisory Committee.
Resolution #359/17
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Mary Paula MacDonald be appointed to the Cultural Advisory Committee for a
term ending November 30, 2018.
Carried
(XI) Other Business
Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion
regarding building new municipal facilities with the potential to achieve zero net energy.
(XII) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number #7584/17
Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Cumming moved for leave to introduce a
By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of October 10, 2017.
Carried
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