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2005-05-24 City Council
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Event date: Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at 6:30 PM
May 24, 2005 at 6:30 PM - Council Chambers
The Lord’s Prayer Thirty Seconds Of Silent Prayer National Anthem
Greeting from Peter Adams, MP
Peterborough Utilities Group – Annual Report
a) May 2, 2005
No Council members have made any disclosures at this time.
Rennie Marshall will make a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole report 14, item 17 (Council Remuneration).
a) Report No. 6
Planning Committee meeting of May 9, 2005
b)Report No. 13
Committee of the Whole meeting of May 9,2005
c) Report No. 14
Committee of the Whole meeting of May 16, 2005
05-094 Being A By-Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law For Part Of 314 Carnegie Avenue And 630 Cumberland Avenue
05-095 Being A By-Law To Appoint Parking Enforcement Officers 478 Downie Street (Mathews & Associates), 30 Alexander Ave, 101-121 Anson Street, 835 Cameron Street, 665 Crawford Drive, 486 Donegal Street, 850 Fairbairn Street, 611 Rogers Street, 117 Herbert Street, 999 Hilliard Street, 1190 Hilliard Street, 169 Lake Street, 372-386 Parkhill Road W, 290 Parkhill Road East (Peterborough Housing Corporation) 71 – 875 Chemong Road (Brookdale Plaza), 154 Brock Street, 441-455 George Street North
05-096 Being A By-Law To Establish Certain Land In The City Of Peterborough As Part Of The Public Highway Named Abbey Lane
05-097 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 10, Concession 13 (North Monaghan), Designated As Part 2 On Reference Plan 45R-13360, City Of Peterborough (Part Of 931 Weller Street)
05-098 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 3 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 962 Chemong Road)
05-099 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 4 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 982 Chemong Road) 05-100 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 5 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 988 Chemong Road) 05-101 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 6 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 992 Chemong Road) 05-102 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The City Of Peterborough And Northland Bitulithic Limited For The Turning Lane On Brealey Drive At The Wellness Centre – Q-08-05
05-103 Being A By-Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law For 2235 Keene Road
05-104 Being A By-Law To Regulate The Discharge Of Sewage And Land Drainage In The City Of Peterborough 05-105 Being A By-Law To Regulate The Discharge Of Water Obtained From A Private Water Works System Into The City Of Peterborough Sewer System And To Charge A Rate Thereof.
05-106 Being A By-Law To Appoint Provincial Offences Officers
05-107 Being A By-Law To Athorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The City Of Peterborough and The Northland Bitulithic Ltd. (Streetscape Improvements On Hunter Street From Jackson Creek Bridge To George Street)
05-108 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Design And Construction Of Major Bennett Industrial Park – 2001/02 Expansion And The Issuance Of Industrial Land Reserve Supported Debentures To A Maximum Of $240,000 To Finance The Work
05-109 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Design And Construction Of The Otonabee River Trail From The CPR Bridge To Del Crary Park At A Cost Of $570,000 And The Issuance Of The Owner Share Debentures To A Maximum Of 300,000 To Finance A Portion Of The Work
05-110 Being A By-Law To Authorize A 200,000 Capital Project To Undertake The Placing Of Fill Material To Further Develop The Peterborough Industrial Park And The Issuance Of The Industrial Land Reserve Supported Debentures To A Maximum Of 87,500 To Finance A Portion Of The Work
05-111 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Construction Of Primary Clarifiers And Phase 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Works At An Estimated Cost Of $12,000,000 And The Issuing Of Debentures To A Maximum Of $7,000,000 To Finance The Work.
05-112 Being A By-Law To Confirm The Proceedings Of The Council At Its Meeting Held On May 24, 2005
Peter Adams MP made a presentation to bring greetings to the City of Peterborough.
Gary Lounsbury made a presentation regarding the Annual Report of the Peterborough Utilities Group.
Upon receipt of the consolidated financial statements of City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. (The Corporation) for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2004, together with the report of the auditors thereon, is acknowledged and they are hereby approved and adopted; and
Resolved that the resolutions of the shareholder of the Corporation electing the following named persons as Directors of City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. be and the same are confirmed for the terms set out in the said resolutions: Gary Lounsbury, Stephen Kylie, Clifford Maynes, Ernest Morrison, Janet Lafortune, Leo Boyle, Paul Rexe, Sylvia Sutherland, John Connolly, Brian Baker, and Paul Ayotte; and the following named persons as Directors of Peterborough Distribution Inc. be the same are confirmed for the terms set out in the said resolutions: Jay Amer and Godfrey DeSira; and
Resolved that Collins Barrow Kawarthas LLP, Chartered Accountants, are hereby appointed auditors of the Corporation until the next annual resolution of the shareholder is signed or until their successors are duly appointed.
Mayor Sutherland indicated that she did not vote on item #16 and the minutes should reflect this correction.
That the Minutes of the meetings of Council held on May 2, 2005, be confirmed as amended.
Councillor Clarke indicated an interest in Item 5 of Planning Report Number 6 (Site Approval of Minute Maid Expansion) and Item 4 of Committee of the Whole Report #14 (Award of Proposal to Pepsi Bottling Co) as he works for Quaker Pepsico.
Rennie Marshall made a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole Report 14, Item 17 (Council Remuneration).
Tom Davis made a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole Report 14, Item 17 (Council Remuneration).
Gary Larson made a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole Report 14 Item 17 (Council Remuneration).
Sue Ditta made a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole Report 14, Item 3 (Wall of Honour).
Jean-Pierre Pawliw made a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole Report 14, Item 3 (Wall of Honour).
Ann Farquharson made a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole Report 14, Item 3 (Wall of Honour).
Jennifer Bow made a delegation regarding Committee of the Whole Report 14, Item 3 (Wall of Honour),
Report Number 6 of the Planning Committee
That Report Number 6 of the Planning Committee Meeting of May 9, 2005, be approved.
That Item #2 be amended by adding item d) that staff be directed to address any outstanding issues on Heritage Park subdivision.
Item No. 5 was separated.
Upon the original motion by Councillors Doris and Cahill, less Item No. 5, this motion carried.
Upon Item 5, this motion carried.
Report Number 13 of the Committee of the Whole
That Report Number 13 of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 9, 2005, be approved.
Report Number 14 of the Committee of the Whole
That Report Number 14 of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 16, 2005, be approved.
That Item d) be referred back to the Traffic Technical Committee due to new information received on this matter.
That Item #17 be referred to a citizens committee and that they report back to Council on their recommendations.
That Item #f be deleted and that no additional remuneration be paid for sitting on boards.
Mayor Sutherland vacated the chair and Councillor Clarke assumed the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Rexe, seconded by Mayor Sutherland
Item 17a)
Item 17b)
Item 17c)
Item 17d)
Item 17e)
Item 17g)
Item 17h)
Item 17i)
Item 17j)
Moved by Councillor Rexe, seconded by Councillor Cahill
That Item 17k) be added: That the Mayor’s position be considered a full time position.
Moved by Mayor Sutherland, seconded by Councillor Juby
That Item l) be added: That the Mayor of the City of Peterborough be allowed to buy into OMERS pension plan.
Upon the original motion of Councillors Juby and Vass excluding Item 4, this motion carried.
Upon Item 4, this motion carried.
Report Number 15 of the Committee of the Whole
That Report Number 15 of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 24, 2005, be approved.
05-097 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 10, Concession 13 (North Monaghan), Designated As Part 2 On Reference Plan 45R-13360, City Of Peterborough (Part Of 931 Weller Street) 05-098 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 3 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 962 Chemong Road) 05-099 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 4 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 982 Chemong Road) 05-100 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 5 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 988 Chemong Road) 05-101 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Acquisition Of Part Lot 2, East Of Communication Road, Designated As Part 6 On Reference Plan 45R-13358, City Of Peterborough, County Of Peterborough (Part Of 992 Chemong Road) 05-102 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The City Of Peterborough And Northland Bitulithic Limited For The Turning Lane On Brealey Drive At The Wellness Centre – Q-08-05
05-107 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The City Of Peterborough and The Northland Bitulithic Ltd. (Streetscape Improvements On Hunter Street From Jackson Creek Bridge To George Street)
05-109 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Design And Construction Of The Otonabee River Trail From The CPR Bridge To Del Crary Park At A Cost Of $570,000 And The Issuance Of The Owner Share Debentures To A Maximum Of $300,000 To Finance A Portion Of The Work
05-110 Being A By-Law To Authorize A $200,000 Capital Project To Undertake The Placing Of Fill Material To Further Develop The Peterborough Industrial Park And The Issuance Of The Industrial Land Reserve Supported Debentures To A Maximum Of $87,500 To Finance A Portion Of The Work
Councillor Hall enquired about the back-up of sewage on Chemong Road last Thursday. Mr. Bonsall indicated that it was not a sewer backup but a discharge into the system and the contractor has been contacted and that claims will be forwarded to them appropriately.
Councillor Clarke indicated that over 700 veterans have registered for Veterans Day celebration at the Memorial Centre on June 5, 2005.
Councillor Clarke advised that the D-Day ceremony will be on June 6, 2005 at Armour Hill.
Councillor Juby advised that there will be a shuttle from GE Monaghan Street parking lot to the Veterans Day celebrations on June 5, 2005.
That a motion be introduced by Councillor Vass.
Moved by Councillor Vass, seconded by Councillor Rexe
That Staff provide a report dealing with issues around R2 zoning.
Moved by Councillor Vass, seconded by Councillor Herring
That this meeting of City Council adjourn at 9:51 p.m.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 6
TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH, FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS MEETING HELD MAY 24, 2005
THE PLANNING COMMITTEE, AS A RESULT OF ITS MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005, RECOMMENDS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Planner, Land Use
Report PLPD08-036
Novitrium Management Consultants
a) That Planning Committee receive the Report PLPD05-035 dated May 9, 2005, of the Planner, Land Use; and
b) That the application for Official Plan Amendment (Policy Exception – Section 4 of the Official Plan) and Zoning By-Law Amendment, as submitted by Novitrium Management Consultants, from SP. 261-132-Special District (Commercial) to a “Modified” SP.261-132-Special District (Commercial) to permit a 2,135 square metre (23,000 square feet) food store use, in addition to service commercial uses, be denied.
2. Acting Manager of Planning
Report PLPD05-030A
Amendment to an Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law Amendment – 314 Carnegie Avenue and Part of 630 Cumberland Avenue (Activa Holdings Phase 2)
Applications to amend the second phase of the Heritage Park subdivision development
a) That Planning Committee receive Report PLPD05-030A dated May 9, 2005, of the Acting Manager of Planning; and
b) That Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval for Plan 15T-02501 dated September 16, 2003 be amended in accordance with the Plan dated October 9, 2004, and revised May 5, 2005, subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval attached to Report PLPD05-030A as Schedule 1.
c) That the subject property be rezoned from R.1-162 – “H”; R.1, 2m-162 – “H”; R.1, 2s-162 – “H”; – Residential Districts; to R.1-162 – “H”; R.1, 1r, 2r-162 – “H”; and D.2-96 in accordance with the Draft Plan of Subdivision.
d) That staff be directed to address any outstanding issues on Heritage Park subdivision.
3. Planner, Policy and Research
Report PLPD05-034
Part Lot Control Exemption Spillsbury Drive and Clancy Crescent
a) That Planning Committee receive Report PLPD05-034, dated May 9, 2005, of the Planner, Policy and Research; and
b) That a by-law be enacted to temporarily remove part lot control from Lots 26 to 66, inclusive, on Plan 45M-220, as permitted under Section 50(7) of The Planning Act for the purpose of conveying parcels of land appropriately associated with the development of detached or linked dwelling units on each parcel to be held in separate ownership.
Report PLPD05-035
Final Approval of Plan of Subdivision 15T-00502 - 1496951 Ontario Inc. – Foxmeadow Road Extension
That Planning Committee approve the report dated May 9, 2005 of the Acting Manager of Planner, recommending:
a) That Planning Committee receive the Report PLPD05-035 dated May 9, 2005, of the Acting Manager of the Planning Division; and
b) That City Council grant Final Approval to Plan of Subdivision 15T-00502 as shown on Exhibit B attached to Report PLPD05-035.
c) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision Agreement with 1496951 Ontario Inc. for the development of 41 single detached units.
d) That City Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services to sign the final plans on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Peterborough.
e) The effective date of Final Approval shall be the date the final plans for registration are received by the Planning & Development Services Department.
5. Planner, Urban Design
Report PLPD05-037
Application for Site Plan Approval “Minute Maid” Expansion, Phase I 823, 831—839 and 845 Erskine Avenue
That Planning Committee approve the report dated May 9, 2005 of the Planner, Urban Design, recommending:
a) That Planning Committee receive Report PLPD05-037dated May 9, 2005 of the Planner, Urban Design, and
b) That the site plan application submitted by Landmark Associates Limited for the construction of a 9,243.2 square metre (99,496 square foot) warehouse building at 823, 831-839 and 845 Erskine Avenue be approved subject to the following conditions:
i) The deposit of a parkland levy in accordance with The Planning Act, as amended.
ii) The deposit of site work security in the amount of $40,000.
iii) The Site Plan Agreement including an additional paragraph to permit the owner’s use of the City owned land abutting the west lot line of the subject property.
iv) The establishment of a licence to occupy, in favour of the owner, for the driveway access and storm water drainage over City property from the site south to The Kingsway.
v) The submission of a Landscape Plan, to City Staff’s satisfaction, for implementation, if Phase II of the plant expansion does not proceed within three years of the signing of the site plan agreement.
6. Hunter Street Closure
Mayor Sutherland questioned if it was essential for Hunter Street to be once again closed at Aylmer Street. Mr. Hunt advised he would look into the matter.
7. 953 Clonsilla Avenue
Councillor Guiel commented on an unfortunate incident at 953 Clonsilla Avenue regarding feces being thrown on the building. The investigation is ongoing. Councillor Doris advised Planning Committee has no authority over these issues.
8. Developments in Northcrest Ward
That staff bring forward a report on the Hilliard Street, Langton Street and Water Street developments by next cycle of Planning Committee, specifically the overall plan of this area focusing on recent and future development, traffic flow, trails, drainage and storm water management.
9. Airport Development
Councillor Hall asked Mr. Hunt about the status of the airport redevelopment report. Mr. Hunt advised a staff orientation day had recently been held at the airport and a meeting with the consultant is set for Monday, May 16th. The report will be presented in the near future and staff is aware of the need for protection of the airport for future development.
10. City Dump
Councillor Hall indicated he had heard a rumour regarding the possibility of the City and County selling the dump to the City of Toronto. Mr. Hunt confirmed there was no truth to this information.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 13
MEETING OF MAY 9, 2005
TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS MEETING HELD MAY 24 2005
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AS A RESULT OF ITS MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005, RECOMMENDS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Director of Community Services
Report CSCH05-014
Wall of Honour Update
That Committee of the Whole approve the report dated May 9, 2005 of the Director of Community Services, recommending:
a) That Council receive the report and presentation
b) That Council invite Michael D’Mello, the Provincial Cemeteries Registrar, Brian Basterfield, contract landscape architect; and a representative from the Ministry of Culture’s Archaeology section to present additional information to Council at an upcoming Committee of the Whole.
c) That Mr. Doherty investigate other technical equipment that may assist to provide additional information regarding the site.
d) That Mr Edgerton be invited to also provide additional information at an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 14
MEETING OF MAY 16, 2005
TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS MEETING HELD MAY 24, 2005
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AS A RESULT OF ITS MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005, RECOMMENDS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Report PLPD05-045
Purchase of Road Widening at 962, 982, 988 and 992 Chemong Road
That the Committee of the Whole receive report PLPD05-045, dated May 16, 2005, of the Property Asset Manager;
a) That a by-law be enacted to authorize the purchase of the property known as Part 3 on plan 45R-13358 located at 962 Chemong Road, from Manuel Fiuza for $4,200; and
b) That a by-law be enacted to authorize the purchase of the property known as Part 4 on plan 45R-13358 located at 982 Chemong Road, from Reginald and Madeleine Deeth for $5,600; and
c) That a by-law be enacted to authorize the purchase of the property known as Part 5 on plan 45R-13358 located at 988 Chemong Road, from Kenneth and Hilda Sweet for $3,640; and
d) That a by-law be enacted to authorize the purchase of the property known as Part 6 on plan 45R-13358 located at 992 Chemong Road, from Bryan and Mary Roberts for $3,640.
2. Report PLPD05-044
Purchase of Road Widening at 931 Weller Street
That the Committee of the Whole receive report PLPD05-044, dated May 16, 2005, of the Property Asset Manager, recommending:
a) That a by-law be enacted to authorize the purchase of the property known as Part 2 on plan 45R-13360 located at 931 Weller Street, from Mary Elizabeth Clarkson, for $6,314.
3. Report CSCH05-015
Wall of Honour Presentations
a) That Council approve the Wall of Honour being located in Confederation Park.
b) That staff meet with the Wall of Honour committee within 14 days to finalize a choice of design and location.
c) That, if necessary, staff be then directed to immediately apply for a closure of the relevant portion of the Park pursuant to the Cemeteries Act and proceed with any requirements of the legislation in an urgent manner.
d) That the City proceed with Phase 2 archaeological assessment of the relevant portion of Confederation Park. A licensed archaeologist would be retained in consultation with the Committee at an estimated cost of $20,000.00
e) That staff report back to Council on an ongoing basis on progress made in respect to all issues
f) That Council continue to accept donations for this project for Confederation Park and issue tax receipt therefore and that the City match all funds donated up to a maximum of $100,000.00. This amount may be increased upon further approval of Council.
That Item g) be added as follows:
g) That funds be diverted from the flood contingency mitigation fund to pay the City share of this project less any subsequent fundraising for this wall.
4. Report CSRS05-007
Award of Proposal P-16-05 – Vending Machine, Post Mix, and exclusive product supply, for the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, Evinrude Centre, Kinsmen Civic Centre, and Northcrest Arena.
That Council approve report CSRS05-007 dated May 16 2005, of the Manager of Recreation, recommending:
a) That City Council receive Report CSRS05-007 dated May 16, 2005, of the Recreation Manager and Arena Manager, and
b) That Proposal P-16-05 be awarded to The Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada) Company Hwy 28 South, Peterborough, Ontario K0L 1V0.
5. Report USPW05-015
A Report to Award Tender T-22-05, a Tender for the Supply of One 4 Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle for Public Works
That Contract T-22-05 be awarded to Larkin Equipment, 570 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON, in the amount $18,457.50, which includes $1,123.50 GST and $1,284.00 PST, for the supply and delivery of one (1) 4 wheel drive utility vehicle for the Public Works.
6. Report PLPD05-043
Transfer of Airport Budget Funds
That the Committee of the Whole receive report PLPD05-043, dated May 16, 2005, of the Property Asset Manager;
a) That City Council approve the transfer of $125,000 from the Airport Instrument Landing System Capital Account to the Commercial Lot Preparation Account.
7. Report PLPD05-043
8. Report OCS05-003
City of North Bay Resolution Liability for Recreational Trails
That Committee of the Whole receive Report OCS-003, dated May 16, 2005, of the City Solicitor; and
a) That Council request, through MPP Jeff Leal, that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing move to amend the Occupiers Liability Act so as to clearly establish that those using trail systems are deemed to do so at their own risk, so that owners and volunteer organizations will not be held liable in any way for any damages arising from the use of trails by the public.
9. Report USEC05-023
Revised Sewer Use By-Law
That Committee of the Whole receive Report USEC05-023, dated May 16, 2005, of the Director of Utility Services, recommending:
a) That Council pass the revised By-Law to regulate the discharge of Sewage and Land Drainage in the City of Peterborough; and
b) That the existing sewer use By-Law 91-10 be repealed; and
c) That By-Laws 91-11, 91-12, 91-38, 93-11, 94-141, 95-61 and 96-37 be repealed; and
d) That Council pass a By-Law to appoint Patrick Devlin, John Kennedy, Kent Keeling and Barry Campbell as provincial offences officers for the purpose of enforcing the revised Sewer Use By-Law and the new By-Law replacing By-Law 91-11 to regulate the discharge of water obtained from a private water works system into the City of Peterborough Sewer System and to charge a rate therefore;
e) That Council pass a By-Law to regulate the discharge of water obtained from a private water works system into the City of Peterborough sewer system and to charge a rate therefore to replace repealed By-Law 91-11.
10. Report FAFS05-021
That Report FAFS05-021 dated May 16, 2005 of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services regarding the Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement of Continuity for the year ended December 31, 2004, for the City, be received.
a) That the Development Changes Act Annual Report, of the PUC’s VP of Corporate and Financial Services, for the year ended December 31, 2004, be received.
11. Report FAFS05-022
Bridge Financing to Peterborough Housing Corporation for Woollen Mill Project
That Council approve Report FAFS05-022 dated, May 16, 2005 of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services recommending:
a) That the City of Peterborough provide up to $4.7 million bridge financing required during the construction period for the Peterborough Housing Corporation (PHC) Woollen Mill Project.
b) That a promissory note be prepared and signed for each advance payment made to PHC which will bear a flexible interest rate based on the Royal Bank daily prime rate less 0.50%, compounded monthly, and which will become due and payable to the City of Peterborough, together with accumulated interest when construction is complete and the take out mortgage can be secured.
12. Report COU08-006
That Council approve Report COU05-006, dated, May 16, 2005 of Councillor Rexe, recommending:
That the Acting CAO prepare a report on the process council should follow in considering requests for funding from charitable donations and non-traditional sources.
13. Report USTR05-005
That items a, c, f, g of the Traffic Technical Report USTR05-005, dated May 16, 2005, be approved.
a) That a by-law be enacted to amend By-Law 93-100 (Parking By-Law) to extend the existing ‘No Stopping’ zones on Park Street at King Street to improve visibility at the intersection.
c) That the Accessible Transportation Advisory committee review the need for two additional parking spaces for persons with disabilities as requested by the Peterborough Square Wellness Centre and make recommendation on where they are best located within the Water/Street/Simcoe Street Area
f) That a commercial loading zone not be implemented on Alexander Court and that staff increases enforcement of the existing ‘No Parking’ restriction.
g) That a by-law be enacted to amend By-Law 93-100 (Parkiing By-Law) to extend the existing ‘No Stopping’ zones on Aylmer Street at Simcoe Street and Charlotte Street to facilitate the installation of dedicated left turn lanes on Aylmer Street.
b) That City Staff study both long and short term options to improve the operation and safety of the Chemong Road / Bellevue intersection, including a review of driveway locations and parking configuration at Brookdale Plaza.
d) That traffic operation changes not be implemented on Mayfair Avenue and that staff continues enforcement of the ‘1-hour parking, Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.’ parking restriction
e) That Transportation Division Staff conduct a survey of the households on Westbrook Drive and Glencairn Avenue indicating their choice of implementing 1-hour parking, Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. parking or that parking remain as it is.
14. Report PLPD05-042
Airport Pond Filling Compensation
That the Committee of the Whole receive report PLPD05-042, dated May 16, 2005, of the Property Asset Manager;
a) That a by-law be enacted to authorize the staff to enter into an agreement with the Otonabee Region Conservation Foundation for the purpose of improving wetland habitat as compensation for the filling of Airport ponds, and the payment of $25,000 to the Foundation.
15. Report PLPD08-038
Contract No. T-17-05
Streetscape Improvements on Hunter Street from Jackson Creek Bridge to George Street
That the Committee of the Whole receive report PLPD05-038, dated May 16, 2005, of the Planner Urban Design; and
a) That the tender submitted by Northland Bitulithic Ltd., Box 1299, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7H5 (Contract No. T-17-05) for the construction of streetscape improvements on Hunter Street, from the Jackson Creek bridge to George Street, in the amount of $871,025.23 (Eight Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand, Twenty-Five Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents), including GST, be accepted.
16. Report COU08-005
Combined City/County Council Meetings
That Council approve report COU05-005, dated May 16, 2005, from Councillor Terry Guiel, recommending that Peterborough City Council send a letter to County Council requesting that the two councils direct their Chief Administrative Officer’s to design a format and plan to conduct two joint City/ County meetings per year and present the mechanics and logistics of the design to Council.
That the motion be amended that “we meet at least once in a joint city/county meeting”.
17. Report COU05-007
That Council approve Report COU05-007, dated, May 16, 2005 of Councillor Rexe, recommending:
a) That the Mayor’s salary be established at $60,800.
b) That the Councillor’s salary be established at $24,895.
c) That members of council be provided with the same benefits package as is the available to the city employees.
d) That the Mayor be provided a car allowance of $426 a month
e) That Councillors be allowed to claim mileage for the city business at the rate of reimbursement for the city employees and according to the same policy
f) That members of council attending meetings on behalf of the city which have joint city/county representation, be paid the same meeting allowance as paid to the councillor's of the county of Peterborough. This would include but is not limited to Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, GPAEDC, Peterborough County-City Health Unit, Peterborough Housing Authority, Affordable Action Housing Committee, Social Policies Initiative Committee, Fairhaven Home for Senior Citizens, Peterborough County-City Waste Management Committee, Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough Exhibition Board and Joint Services Steering Committee.
g) That committees be required to submit quarterly reports to the City Clerk on the committee meetings attended by members of council and this information be tabulated and made public.
h) That the salaries be adjusted annually on December 1 of each year based on the change in the National Consumer Price Index for Canada as published by Statistics Canada.
i) That review be undertaken by the Chairman of Finance every three years on or about the middle of a council term.
j) That these recommendations take effect on December 1, 2006.
k) That the Mayor’s position be considered a full time position.
l) That the Mayor of the City of Peterborough be allowed to buy into OMERS pension plan.
18. Report COU08-008
That Council approve Report COU05-008, dated May 16, 2005 of Councillor Rexe, recommending that report COU05-008 be received for information.
19. Report USEC05-024
Phase 3 Expansion of the WWTP & COMRIF Funding
That Report USEC05-024 of the Director of Utility Services dated May 16, 2005, dealing with Phase 3 Expansion of the Waste Water Treatment Plant be received for information.
a) That the $12.0 million 2005 capital budget for project number 5-8.04, for the construction of the Phase 3 Expansion of the Waste Water Treatment, be amended to show $7.0 million to be funded from Sewer-Surcharge-Supported Debentures and $5.0 million from the Sanitary Sewer Development Charge Sub Reserve Fund.
b) That Council pass a by-law authorizing the City Treasurer to issue Sewer Surcharge Supported Debentures to a maximum amount of $7.0 million to fund a portion of the project.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 15
MEETING OF MAY 24, 2005
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AS A RESULT OF ITS MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 24, 2005, RECOMMENDS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Report CSCH05-016
That Council approve report CSCH05-016 dated May 24, 2005, of the Director of Community Services, recommending:
a) That Council receive written submissions from: Michael d’Mello, Acting Registrar, Cemeteries Regulation Unit; and from the Archaeology Unit of the Ministry of Culture;
b) That Council direct staff to proceed with surface testing of the current Confederation Park to locate potential burial sites for determining the optimal location of the Wall of Honour and any further development undertakings within the park;
c) That Council direct staff to engage immediately a licensed archaeologist to complete a stage one and stage two archaeological assessment of the site as directed by the Ministry of Culture;
d) That Council defer presentations by the Archaeology Branch of the Ministry of Culture and the Registrar of Cemeteries pending the completion of surface testing, stage one and stage two archaeological assessments;
e) That the City enter into discussions with the Board of Education and Department of National Defence prior to any testing.