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IX) Reports -New and Unfinished Business
X) Motions and Notice of Motions
XI) By-laws
XII) Other Business
XIII)· Conti rmation By"'law
XIV) Adjournment
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December 12, 2016
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Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
I. Cumming
B. Mclean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel -Chief Administrative Officer
-(Acting) Director, City Development
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· K. Bentley
P. Bigioni
M. Carpino
J. Hagg
-Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
R. Holborn
S. Karwowski
C. Rose
C. Grant
G. McGregor
L. Harker
F.Jadoon
C. Whitaker
L. Roberts
-Director, Culture & Recreation ·
-Fire Chief
-Director, Engineering & Public Works
-Director, Finance & Treasurer
-Chief Planner
-CEO, Pickering Public Library
-Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability
-Deputy Clerk
-Coordinator, Economic Development
-Coordinator, Sustainability
-Committee Coordinator
(I) Invocation
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
Councillor Mclean declared a conflict of interest with respect to the Notice of Motion
regarding guidelines to protect community character, as his son owns property on
Marksbury Road.
(Ill) . Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #220/16
Moved by Councillor Mclean
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
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systems the morning after drinking. She explained how people can be unsure as to how
much alcohol may still be in their system, and how their system absorbs alcohol. She noted
that in some cases this has led to convicted drivers who had done the right thing, but had
underestimated the time it takes to get out of their systems and were unknowingly over the
legal limits.
A brief discussion ensued with respect to the cost of installing the hardware devices.
4. Nick Stiliadis
Nick Stiliadis appeared before Council on behalf of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems. He
outlined how a proactive program can work and provided examples of how it is being used
globally. He explained how the installation of devices in vehicles would take away the
guesswork, in particular public transportation vehicles such as transit to ensure the safety of
residents.
Discussion ensued with the delegate responding to questions raised with respect to the costs
for the devices, as well as how other jurisdictions have handled these costs.
5. Paul White
Paul White appeared before Council on behalf of the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood
Association in support of the Notice of Motion to implement guidelines to protect community
character (infill). He provided photos which outlined the existing character of
neighbourhoods where infill construction has taken place. He noted concerns for the number
of older trees, many of which were not protected and have received some damage. He
noted the need for a strategy with respect to construction sites as well as dedicated
enforcement units and tree preservation.
6. Ralph Sutton
Ralph Sutton appeared before Council with respect to filling the vacancy of City Councillor-
Ward 3. He outlined his history with Rick Johnson as well as his work on numerous citizen
advisory committees. He also noted that he had served on the Veridian Board for a number
of years as well as the Durham Land Division Committee. He noted that a by-election would
be costly and in all likelihood would result in low voter turnout. He expressed his desire for
appointment to fill this vacancy.
7. Joe Martin
Joe Martin appeared before Council with respect to the Notice of Motion to implement
guidelines to protect community character (infill). He questioned the size restrictions for
smaller homes when seeking building permits, noting that a number of residents would like to
remain in the neighbourhood, but in a suitably sized home.
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8. Peter Rodrigues
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Peter Rodrigues appeared before Council with respect to the methods for filling the vacancy
of the City Councillor-Ward 3 seat. He noted that when attending last week's meeting the
residents were quite vocal about their lack of representation in Ward 3, making it clear their
desire to see a by-election take place. He noted this would be the democratic process and
that it would be difficult to achieve support for an appointment.
9. Laura Springate
Laura Springate, Pastor at the Claremont United Church, appeared before Council with
respect to Planning Report PLN 17-16. She expressed her thanks to Council for allowing
members of the public to express their views openly and freely at last week's meeting. She
noted she was grateful for a system of democracy that allows people to voice their concerns
and opinions and to be given consideration no matter how they stand on an issue. She also
noted that Land Over Landings has commissioned a study on the economic benefits which
will add a valuable perspective to the lands in order to contribute to a sustainable and
prosperous future.
(VI) Correspondence
1. Carr. 49-16
Alexander Harras
Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
Town of Ajax
65 Harwood Avenue South
Ajax, ON L 1 S 2H9
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
Resolution #221/16
That Carr. 49-19 received from Alexander Harras, Manager of Legislative
Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax seeking endorsement of a resolution passed on
October 17th, 2016 with respect to access to Durham Regional Transit at Seniors
Residences be endorsed.
2. Carr. 50-16
Lorne Coe, MPP
Queen's Park Office
Rm 430, Main Legislative Building
Carried
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and
Jim McEwen, Vice-President
Durham Region Stroke Recovery Group
1850 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, ON
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Resolution # 222/16
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
That Corr. 50-16 from Lome Coe, MPP, Jim McEwen, Vice-President, Durham Region
Stroke Recovery Group seeking endorsement of MPP Coe's Private Members Bill 9, an
Act to End Age Discrimination Against Stroke Patients be endorsed.
3. Corr. 51-16
Bruce MacDonald, Executive Director
Durham Region Cycling Coalition
and ·
Jamie Stuckless, Executive Director
Share the Road Cycling Coalition
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
Resolution #223/16
Carried
That Corr. 51-16 from Bruce MacDonald and Jamie Stuckless seeking endorsement for
the investment of funds to cycling infrastructure by issuing a letter to the Province of
Ontario requesting that they roll out the funds for cycling infrastructure within the first
year of the Climate Change Action Plan and invest the full $225 million in cycling
infrastructure over the next five years be endorsed.
4. Corr.52-16
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
City of Pickering
Carried
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
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Resolution #224/16
That Carr. 52-16 from Debbie Shields, City Clerk, seeking endorsement for the
appointments to the Civic Awards Committee as noted in the attachment be endorsed.
5. Carr. 53-16
B.E. Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning
And Economic Development
Region of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L 1 N 6A3
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
Resolution #225/16
Carried
That Carr. 53-16 from B. E. Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic
Development, Region of Durham seeking Council endorsement for the nomination of
Mr. Gord Taylor as the Pickering representative on the Durham Agricultural Advisory
Committee for the remainder of the 2015-2018 term be endorsed.
6. Carr. 54-16
Jennifer O'Connell
MP Pickering-Uxbridge
1154 Kingston Road, Unit 4
Pickering, ON L 1V 1 B4
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
Carried
Resolution #226/16
That Carr. 54-16 from Jennifer O'Connell, MP, Pickering-Uxbridge, providing
information from the Government of Canada and the Ministry of Transport with respect
to the Federal Transport Lands in Pickering be received for information.
Carried
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(VII) Committee Reports
a) Report EC 2016-09 of the Executive Committee
1. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 22-16
2016 Year End Audit
Council Decision
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1. That the Audit Service Plan as submitted by Deloitte LLP, included as
Attachment 1 to this report be received for information; ahd
2. That the Chief Administrative Officer and the Division Head, Finance & Treasurer
be authorized to sign the Master Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
2. CEO, Pickering Public Library, Report LIB 01-16
Pickering Local History Collection Strategic Plan
Council Decision
1. That Council receive for information the Pickering Local History Collection Strategic
Plan as per Attachment 1; and
2. That Council support the concept of a shared records storage facility as part of a
future Central Library expansion.
3. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 01-16
gth Annual Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines 2016
Council Decision
1. That parking tickets issued between December 1 through 16, 2016 be eligible for
the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program; and
2. That the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program be implemented from
December 1 through December 16, 2016.
4. Director, Community Services, Report CS 14-16
Community Association Lease Agreement
-South Pickering Seniors Club
Council Decision
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1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement
with South Pickering Seniors Club set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, subject
to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and
the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and
2. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as
indicated in this report.
5. Director, Community Services, Report CS 15-16
Diana, Princess of Wales Park
Licence Renewal Agreement
Council Decision
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a license renewal
agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure-Hydro One Networks Inc. for a
further 5 year term, commencing January 1, 2017, and ending on December 31,
2021 that is in a form satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor; and
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
6. Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 19-16
Request for Proposal No. RFP-11-2016
Consulting Services for Claremont Drainage Plan
Council Decision
1. That the Proposal No. RFP-11-20 16 submitted by Amec Foster Wheeler
Environment & Infrastructure to undertake the consulting services for Claremont
Drainage Plan, in the amount of $161,707.52 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $221,734.00 (HST included), including the
RFP amount, and associated costs, and the total net project cost of $199,678.00
(net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net
project cost of $199,678.00 as follows:
a) The sum of $149.678.00 to be funded by a transfer from the ·Rate
Stabilization Reserve;
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b) The sum of $50,000.00 to be funded by a contribution from the Regional
Municipality of Durham;
4. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Commissioner of Works, Region of
Durham; and
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
7. Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 26-16
Proposed Parking Restrictions
-Hamlet of Cherrywood
Council Decision
1. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways
under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to
address parking concerns on Rosebank Road and Third Concession Road.
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
8. Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 27-16
Quotation No. Q-56-2016
Hedgerow Place Storm Sewer Improvements
Council Decision
1. That Quotation No. Q-56-2016 submitted by Bry Ron Contracting Limited for
Hedgerow Place Storm Sewer Improvements in the total.quotation amount of
$58,556.60 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $66,672.00 (HST included), including the
quotation amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of
$60,040.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That Council authorizes the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net
project cost in the amount of $60,040.00 as follows:
a) the sum of $40,000.00 as provided for in the 2016 Capital Budget-
Stormwater Management to be funded from the Provincial Grant -
Transportation Initiatives;
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b) the over expenditure in the amount of $20,040.00 to be funded from
propertytaxes;and
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
9. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 21-16
Insurance Renewal-January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Council Decision
1 . That the City of Pickering renew its property, liability and other insurance policies
through Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc. (JL T) for the period January 1,
2017 to December 31, 2017 in the amount of $601,947 (plus applicable taxes)
and inclusive of terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Finance &
Treasurer;
2. That the insurance coverage through JL T be for a period of one (1) year with an
option in favour of the City to extend the coverage on the same terms and
conditions for a second one year renewal term, subjed to Council approval;
3. That LV. Walker & Associates be confirmed as the City's Adjuster of Record for
property, liability and other insurance and related matters;
4. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to settle any claims
including employing resources to· investigate and defend claims, adjusting and
· legal fees, where it is in the City's interest to do so;
5. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to purchase additional
insurance, make changes to deductibles and existing coverages, and alter terms
and conditions as becomes desirable or necessary to limit potential liability
exposure and to protect the assets of the City and its elected officials and staff;
and
6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
10. Division Head, Human Resources, Report HUR 02-16
OMERS Normal Retirement Age Conversion
-Fire Non-union Management Group
Council Decision
1. That Council enact a By-law to amend the normal retirement age from 60 years
under the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) primary
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pension plan to provide that the normal retirement age for the Fire Non-union
Management Group shall be 65 years effective January 1, 2017; and
2. That the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary actions
included in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Resolution #227/16
That Report 2016-09 of the Executive Committee meeting held on November 14, 2016,
be adopted.
b) Report PO 2016-07 of the Planning & Development Committee
1. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 17-16
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P
Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan
Carried
Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan, City Initiated
Official Plan Review: The Environment and Countryside
Council Decision
1. a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P, initiated by the
City of Pickering, to change existing policies and schedules, and add new
policies to the Pickering Official Plan with regard to the natural environment
and countryside areas, be approved;
b) That Schedule A (Sheet 3 of 3 of Schedule 1-Land Use Structure) in
Recommended Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan be
replaced with Revised Schedule A; and
c) That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official
Plan, to change existing policies and schedules, and add new policies to
the Pickering Official Plan with regard to the natural environment and
countryside areas, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 17-16, be
forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Council adopt Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan as set
out in Appendix II to Report PLN 17-16;
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3. That the City Clerk forward the Notice of Adoption to the Region of Durham and to
each person or public body that provided written or verbal comments at the Open
House, the Public Meeting, the Planning & Development Committee or the City
Council meetings;
4. That, in light of recent actions by the Federal Government and the announcement
in the Canada Gazette, the Federal Government be requested to expedite the
process to enable a decision on the future use of the remaining Federal lands
proposed as an airport, consistent with Resolution #164/14 as adopted by
Pickering Council on January 27, 2014;
5. That a copy of Report PLN 17-16 and Council's Resolution thereon be
forwarded to the Minister of Transport, the Member of Parliament for
Pickering-Uxbridge, and the Members of Provincial Parliament for Ajax-
Pickering and Pickering-Scarborough East.
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Resolution #228/16
That Report 2016-07 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on
November 14, 2016, be adopted.
(VIII) New and Unfinished Business
1. Fire Chief Report FIR 03-16
Fire Hall #2 Outdoor Diesel Generator
-Request for Quotation No. Q-26-2016·
Resolution #229/16
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
Carried
1. That Quotation No. Q-26-2016 submitted by Standby Generator Services Inc. in
the amount of $76,235.45 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $85,275.00 (HST included), including the
amount of the proposal and other associated costs, and the total net project cost
of $76,793.00 (net of HST rebate), be approved;
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3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net
project cost as follows:
a) The sum of $60,000.00, as provided for in the 2016 Capital Budget Fire
Services, to be funded by a transfer from the Rate Stabilization Reserve;
b) The sum of $16,793.00 to be funded from property taxes; and
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 08-16
Method of filling Vacancy
-City Councillor Ward 3
Carried
A discussion period took place with staff responding to questions raised regarding
timing in the event of a by-election, previous voter turnout, as well as the costs
involved and the next steps and alternatives should the motion for a by-election or
appointment be lost. Members also discussed previous motions regarding by-
elections and appointments.
Resolution #230/16
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That pursuant to Section 262(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of The
Corporation of the City of Pickering declares the office of City Councillor, Ward 3
to be vacant;
2. That Council select one of the following options for filling the vacancy:
a) That Council authorize a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy;
OR
b) That Council fill the vacancy by appointment; and
3. That the City Clerk be given authority to give effect thereto.
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[Refer to Following Motions]
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Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
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Resolution# 231/16
That the motion be divided to deal with Recommendation 1 separately.
Yes
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
No
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Mclean
Resolution # 232/16 .
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the City of Pickering declare the office of City Councillor, Ward 3 to be vacant.
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Resolution # 233/16
Carried
That Council authorize a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy.
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Mclean
No
Motion Lost on a Tied
Recorded Vote as Follows:
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
A discussion period ensued with respect to community engagement to enable other
interested parties to be considered for appointment. Council also discussed the runner
up for the City Councillor, Ward 3 position from the 2014 Municipal Election.
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Council took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 9:00 pm
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
Resolution #234/16
That Council fill the vacancy by appointment, and that Shaheen Butt be appointed City
Councillor, Ward 3.
Yes
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
No
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Mclean
The main motion as amended was then Carried.
3. Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 24-16
Tender for the Pine Creek Outfall Channel Restoration
-Tender No. T-17-2016
Resolution #235/16
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Tender No. T -17-2016 for the Pine Creek Outfall Channel Restoration as
submitted by R&M Construction in the total tendered amount of $840,731.88
(HST included) be accepted;
2. That Aquafor Beech Limited be retained as a consultant in the amount of
$85,920.00 (HST extra) to undertake the contract administration and construction
supervision of Tender No. T-17-2016 Pine Creek Outfall Channel Restoration;
3. That the total gross project cost of $1,162,130.00 (HST included), including the
tendered amount, contract administration, construction supervision, and other
associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,046,534.00 (net of HST
rebate) be approved;
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4. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net
project cost of $1,046,534.00 as follows:
a) The sum $504,000.00 to be funded from the York Region Southeast
Collector (SEC) Enhancement Fund;
b) The sum of $40,000.00 to be funded from the Investing in Ontario
Provincial Grant;
c) The sum of $407,053.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Development
Charges (DC) -City's Share Reserve;
d) The sum of $95,481.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Development
Charges-Stormwater Management (SWM) Reserve Fund; and
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
(IX) Notice of Motion
a) Guidelines to Protect Community Character (lnfill)
Councillor Mclean reiterated his conflict of interest and did not take part in or vote on
the matter.
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
Resolution #236/16
Whereas the City of Pickering recognizes the importance of community character and
its preservation where infill construction takes place;
Whereas the Planning Act enables approvals when it involves Draft Plans of
Subdivision, but provides no jurisdiction to enable municipalities to impose conditions
for individual building permits not subject to Draft Plan Conditions;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the City Development Department commence a
community engagement process via the establishment of a focus group that will enable
Pickering to establish the creation of guidelines that will encourage developers and
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builders to be mindful of established community character when bringing forward draft
plans and/or individual building permits in communities such as Fairport Beach, South
Rosebank and others within Pickering.
And that City staff forward copies of this resolution to all City of Pickering community
associations and ratepayer groups seeking appointments to this focus group.
Carried
b) Municipal Revenue Tools
Discussion ensued with Councillor Brenner outlining the challenges of balancing the
needs of the community with the needs of the taxpayer. Through this motion he
identifies the need to reach out to the Ministry for clarification on other tools which may
be available to compete with the private sector to provide services for profit in order to
earn additional revenue. It was also noted that under the Municipal Act, user fees which
allow cost recovery are currently permitted, but not for profit.
Resolution #237 /16
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
Whereas municipalities in Ontario continue to be challenged to examine revenue raising
tools as an option to decrease the increasing burden of residential property taxation;
Whereas municipalities such as the City of Pickering see an increasing need for the
level of services and deteriorating infrastructures;
Whereas municipalities are responsible for making local decisions, including
compliance with any and all statutes or regulations set by the Province of Ontario;
Whereas the Municipal Act provides a framework that can enable municipalities to
utilize a range of Economic Development tools to generate revenue that can offset the
burden of property taxation;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering seek clarification from the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on its ability to establish a Municipal Service
Corporation that can sell services to the private sector through the utilization of its public
sector workers and equipment, in an effort to generate revenue to be used to benefit tne
tax payers by funding increasing levels of public service and capital infrastructure costs;
And that City staff forward copies of this motion to The Honourable Bill Mauro, Minister
of Municipal Affairs, The Honourable Tracy MacCharles, MPP, Pickering-Scarborough
East, Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax-Pickering, the Region of Durham and all municipalities in
the Region of Durham.
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c) VIA Rail Station in Pickering
Resolution #238/16
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
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Motion Lost
Whereas the City of Pickering is a destination point by virtue of its geographic location
along the Lake Ontario shoreline VIA Rail line;
Wher~as the Pickering City Centre Plan, Durham Region Official Plan and Ontario
Places to Grow designates Pickering as a regional hub that will see increasing levels of
intensification within its centre to accommodate an additional 8,300 persons and 8,700
jobs over the next 20 years and beyond;
Whereas in addition to the potential for corporate office development within the City
Centre Plan, a new innovation employment corridor will be built abutting the 401
corridor;
Whereas the ability to move people in an efficient cost effective manner is a priority of
all levels of government and consistent with the management philosophy, vision and
mission of VIA Rail Canada;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering request VIA Rail Canada to
incorporate into the newly renovated expanded Pickering GO Train Station, a VIA Rail
. stop along its east-west Lakeshore corridor line;
And that City of Pickering staff forward copies of this motion to Yves Desjardines-
Siciliano, President and CEO of VIA Rail Canada, Bruce McCuaig, President and CEO
of Metrolinx, Jennifer O'Connell, MP, Pickering-Uxbridge, The Honourable Tracy
MacCharles, MPP, Pickering-Scarborough East and Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax~Pickering.
Carried
d) Arrive Alive
Councillor Brenner outlined the intent of the motion which is to ensure the safekeeping
of the public by seeking legislation which governs transit operators. He also noted this
motion is aimed at protecting responsible citizens who are taking all the right measures
when out drinking, but are unaware the next day that they may be over the legal limits.
Resolution #239/16
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Mclean
Council Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Whereas the City of Pickering strives to be a leader in its support for proactive
measures that can reduce the risks associated with drinking and driving;
Whereas while there has been increased levels of enforcement, education and
awareness about not drinking and driving, more needs to be done to address growing
concerns related to drinking and driving and the morning after effects by responsible
drinkers who take appropriate steps when leaving a bar via a designated driver or
similar such programs and show up for work the next day, unaware that they continue
to have levels of alcohol in their system;
Whereas countries such as France, Finland, Norway, Sweden and others have
implemented or are in the process of implementing legislation requiring all vehicles that
transport people or are contracted by various levels of government that interact in the
public realm must have a proactive Alcohol Countermeasure System installed on
vehicles;
. Whereas equipment such as the ACS Alcolock System provides safeguards that will
prevent and alert an operator of a vehicle if their blood alcohol level is too high and that
they and the public may be at risk;
Whereas installation of such devices not only improves public safety, but may also
reduce the cost of fleet insurance policies;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering request the Province of Ontario
to implement legislation that will require operators of public transportation vehicles to
have installed devices that will proactively prevent the risks associated with high blood
alcohol levels the morning after drinking;
Now therefore be it further resolved that City staff forward copies of this motion to The
Honourable Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation, all Regional Municipalities
within the GTA that operate public transit, including Metrolinx, The Honourable Tracy
MacCharles, MPP, Pickering-Scarborough East, Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax-Pickering and
the Durham Public and Separate School Boards.
Carried
(X) By-laws
7437/15 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham on Part of
Lot 28, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, City of Pickering. (A 4/12) No action
required -OMB Decision.
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November 21, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
7521/16
7522/16
7523/16
7524/16
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2995 to change the normal retirement
age under the OMERS primary pension plan ("Primary Plan"), and the retirement
compensation arrangement that provides benefits for members and former
members of the Primary Plan ("RCA"), in respect of the employees identified
herein.
Being a by-law to amend by-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of traffic
and parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the
jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property.
Being a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 8362/14 appointing Inspectors.
Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 27 to the Official Plan for the City of
Pickering (OPA 15-004/P).
Resolution #240/16
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That By-law Nos. 7521/16 through 7524/16, be approved.
Carried
(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.
An In Camera meeting of Council has been scheduled 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.
a) City of Pickering Appointments
General discussion ensued. Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information.
[City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes].
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 City's
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
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Resolution #241/16
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
Council Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
That the recommendations 'considered at the Closed Meeting of Council confirming
appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee and the Pickering Library Board be approved as follows:
That the following persons be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a
term to expire on November 30, 2018:
Bianca D'Souza
David Wysocki
That the following person be appointed to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
for a term to expire on November 30, 2018;
Basil Lai
That the following person be appointed to the Pickering Library Board for a term to
expire on November 30, 2018:
Ajay Vashisht
Carried
(XII) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number #7525/16
Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cumming, moved for leave to introduce a
By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of November 21, 2016.
(XIII) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Mclean
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
Carried
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November 21, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:31 pm.
Dated this 21st day of November, 2016.
Mayor Ryan
Lisa Harker
Depu~y Clerk
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Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
I. Cumming.
B. Mclean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
-Chief Administrative Officer
Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
2:00 pm Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
T. Prevedel
K. Bentley
P. Bigioni
M. Carpino
J. Hagg
-Director, City Development & Chief Building Official
R. Holborn
S. Karwowski
C. Rose
M. Gadzovski
D. Shields
D. Selsky
N. Emery
L. Harker
-Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
-Director, Culture & Recreation
-Fire Chief
-Director, Engineering & Public Works
-Director, Finance & Treasurer
-Chief Planner
-Division Head, Water Resources & Development Services
-City Clerk
-Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure
-Coordinator, Traffic Operations
-Deputy Clerk
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Matters for Consideration
1. Director, Community Services, Report CS 16-16
Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Snow Clearing Program
-Revision to Width of Path of Travel
-Extension of Contract
-Quotation No. Q-51-2014, Purchase Order No. BL 160671
A brief question and answer period ensued.
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3. Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 20-16
Accessible Parking Space Requirements Update
-Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Mclean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
2:00 pm Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
1 . That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend By-law 6604/05 to provide
for the regulation of traffic and parking on highways, private property and
municipal property within the City of Pickering, specifically to provide for an
extensive update on the accessible parking requirements.
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
Carried as Amended
Later in the Meeting
(Refer to following Motion)
That the following Recommendation be added as Recommendation #2 and
Recommendation #2 be renumbered as Recommendation #3.
That the accessible parking space requirements be reviewed in 2017 with the
City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee.
The main motion was then Carried as amended.
4. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 23-16
2017 Temporary Borrowing By-law
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
2:00 pm Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
1. That the temporary borrowing limit of $43,000,000 be established to meet 2017
current expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues for the period
of January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 inclusive, and $21,500,000 thereafter
until December 31, 2017;
2. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2017 be established
at $43,000,000;
3. That the attached draft by-law providing for the temporary borrowing of monies
be enacted; and
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
5. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 24-16
2017 Interim Spending Authority
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
1. That the 2017 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 2017 Current Budget by Council; and
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
(Ill} Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:15pm.
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Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
I. Cumming
B. Mclean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
-Chief Administrative Officer
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
T. Prevedel
K. Bentley
P. Bigioni
-Director, City Development & Chief Building Official
C. Rose
D. Shields
N. Surti
D. Wylie
A. Mostert
L. Roberts
-Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
-Chief Planner
-City Clerk
-Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
-Principal Planner-Development Review
-Sr. Coordinator, Landscape & Park Development
-Committee Coordinator
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Delegations
1. Mary Evans, Ellen Mason, Brigitte Sopher
Whitevale Nature Park Committee
Re: Seaton Community
Brigitte Sopher appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Whitevale Nature Park
Committee and through the aid of a power point presentation, she outlined a proposal
which would promote the creation of a nature park, parking lot and trail head linking to
the Seaton Trail in a small section of Neighbourhood 18 within the Seaton
Development. She outlined the significant wetland areas, the typography, wetlands and
trails within the old quarry, noting the trails are well used by residents across the GT A.
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Committee Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
James Comeau, 1478 Altona Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, stating it should remain low density. He noted concerns
that his property would not be protected from vehicles and also was concerned with
respect to how drainage would affect his property.
Haitao Liu, 274 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
agreement with his neighbours that the area should remain low density. He stated that
when changing from low to medium density, additional parking requirements should be
taken into consideration. Currently the streets are full of cars with insufficient visitor
parking and questioned where the overflow would go. He also noted that the inclusion
of another walkway was unnecessary.
Joe Pacione, 331 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting he would be in favour of ten homes, as opposed to
the22 being proposed. He felt that would be more consistent with the current homes in
the area. He also noted the current traffic chaos and asked for leadership, as the area
would like to remain low density.
Timo Anttila, 311 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, also noting his desire to see the area remain low density.
Peter Shaver, 266 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting they had attended previous meetings and had their
voices heard, but felt they were not being taken into consideration. He also stated there
is currently a walkway, and that the addition of another one makes no sense.
Dan Farren, 1485 Altona Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to the application, noting he also was in agreement with ten homes, noting the number
of stories should be taken down from three to two due to shadowing.
Antoinette Charles-Owen , 301 Littleford, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting concerns for the increased volume of traffic,
explaining the current problems with traffic, noting difficultly in exiting her driveway. She
felt that Littleford would get the overflow parking creating safety concerns. She also
stated her opposition to high density units, noting ten houses would be more in keeping
with the neighbourhood.
Steve Alexiadis, 278 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application and.22 homes, noting privacy concerns. He also
questioned why the trees had been removed from the lot beside him, and the process
involved with respect to the disposition of the City owned land.
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Committee Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
7:00pm-Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
Resident appeared to support the neighbours concerns with respect to this application.
Charlie Slack, 255 Richardson Street, appeared before the Committee in opposition to
the application, noting concern~ with density as well as the position of the proposed
development, with two schools in the area. He stated traffic would be a huge issue and
encouraged Members to walk the neighbourhood prior to making any decisions.
Helve Saras, 306 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. She questioned with an additional 22 units, where the
children would play. She also felt the residents were not being kept informed and noted
she had a petition with 44 signatures of residents that were not notified of this meeting
. and provided it to the City Clerk. She also noted the website had not provided any
updates on the traffic strategy reports, noting that safety still impacts the residents. She
noted her opposition to 22 townhouses, noting 1 0 homes would be consistent with the
area.
Tarik Alam, 298 Twyn Rivers, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to the application. He noted safety concerns with respect to the current traffic in the
area, noting numerous near misses which happen almost daily, as cars do not slow
down. He stated this would only increase the situation with additional homes and young
children in the area.
Debbie Chin, 330 Granby Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, stating her desire to see the development kept at 10
homes. She stated that currently with traffic at peak times, it is difficult to exit the cui de
sac, noting Altona Road is a main corridor to 407, She also questioned where the
garbage trucks would be able to turn around. She noted concerns with the homes
being so close to the road, with no· room for landscaping or placing out garbage.
Helen Gelding-Hill, 272 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
in opposition to the application. She noted her concern for the safety of children as well
as the height, density and traffic. She noted the current chaos around the schools in
the morning.
Brian Tomlinson, 1475 Altona Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. He stated that parking issues already exist, and noted he
had the sa·me concerns as the other delegations, asking Members to think about long
term planning.
Glenn Flowers, 1085 Rouge Valley Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting he did not want to see townhouses. He also noted
concerns for traffic and safety issues,
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Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-005/P, submitted by
Altona Land Development Corporation, to re-designate the lands being Part of
Lot 33, Range 3, BFC, from "Urban Residential Areas-Low Density Areas" to
"Urban Residential-Medium Density Areas" to allow a common element
condominium development consisting of 22 townhouse units, be approved, and
that the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 28 to the Pickering Official Plan as set
out in Appendix I to Report PLN 18-16 be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/16, submitted by Altona Land
Development Corporation to facilitate a residential common element
condominium development consisting of 22 townhouse units on lands being Part
of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC, be approved, and that draft Zoning By-law Amendment
as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 18-16 be forwarded to Council for
enactment; and
3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-08, submitted by Altona Land
Development Corporation, on lands Part of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC, to establish a
single development block to facilitate a common element condominium, as
shown on Attachment #2 to Report PLN 18-16, and the implementin·g conditions
of approval, as set out in Appendix Ill, be endorsed.
Carried
The Committee took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 9:15pm.
2. (Acting) Director, City Development, ReportPLN 19-16
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2016-01
Zoni.ng By-law Amendment Application A 5/16
Madison Liverpool Limited
Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74
(7 ~ 7 Liverpool Road)
Jennifer Maestre, KLM Planning Partners Inc. appeared before the Committee on
behalf of Madison Liverpool Limited in support of the application and to provide a
general overview of the application. She outlined the changes that were made, noting
the walkway would be conveyed to the two adjoining property owners. She also noted
she was in attendance to respond to questions raised.
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Committee Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
John Wingate, 1230 Ilona Park Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting his concerns for shadowing and densities. He also
noted safety concerns, with the homes so close to the street, combined with the volume
of traffic, stating that this would endanger the public. He also stated a need for safer
sightlines when pulling out of driveways and expressed concerns with an increase in the
number of residents in the area, with 'only one exit, noting that this is an evacuation
corridor. He also noted this development is not in character with the area.
Bruce Bennett, 1320 Commerce Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, stating he prefers the area remain as is.
Jacqueline Smart, 829 Fairview Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting the design is not consistent with the current Bay
Ridges design. She stated it should be conducive to the surrounding areas which still
have original cottages. She also noted that the setbacks should be much further, and
noted concerns with parking and traffic on Liverpool.
Tracy Paris, 1322 Commerce Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the proposal, noting concerns for the increase in traffic, stating that
parking is currently terrible, noting she cannot park on her own street or exit her
driveway safely. She also had concerns for restricted access of emergency vehicles,
noting additional cars would be parking on the street. She felt this development would
decrease the value of the neighbourhood and that it would not fit in the area.
Cathy Hall, 1230 Ilona Park, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in opposition to
the application. She questioned how her front lawn became a bus stop, with parents
dropping off and picking up children in front of her home. She also noted a large volume
of pedestrian traffic.
Carol Cometa, 1325 Foxglove, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to the application. She did note that while she was grateful for the concerns which had
been addressed, she noted more needed to be done. She stated that during summer
months, Liverpool sees bumper to bumper traffic, vehicular and pedestrian, which
needs to be addressed. She questioned whether speed bumps would alleviate some of
the issues.
Debbie Cumming, 1318 Commerce Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
in opposition to the application, stating she felt the neighbourhood was losing it's
identity. She also noted her concerns for traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular and
requested that all concerns be considered to make it work for everyone.
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Committee Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
Resident appeared before the Committee to echo the concerns of the previous
delegations and noted concerns with respect to the design scheme, not being in line
with the area.
Discussion period ensued with questions raised regarding streetscapes, traffic and
sidewalks locations.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
1 . That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/16, submitted by Madison Liverpool
Limited, to facilitate a residential common element condominium development on
lands being Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74, be approved, and that
the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 19-16
be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. Tha.t the community benefits to be provided by Madison Liverpool Limited
through the bonusing provisions of Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990,
for lands being Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74, be approved as
outlined in Report PLN 19-16, and included in the provisions of the implementing
Zoning By-law;
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a Section 37
agreement with Madison Liverpool Limited to secure the improvement of the
Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park as outlined in Report PLN 19-16
prior to site plan approval, in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990, and on terms satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor, which agreement shall be registered against title to the subject lands;
and
4. That a reserve fund entitled Section 37 be established to hold funds collected
under Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 for the improvement of the
Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park.
Carried
(IV) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm.
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The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. 7526/16
· Being a by-law to appoint Shaheen Butt to the vacant
office of City Councillor, Ward 3.
Whereas pursuant to Section 262( 1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of the
Corporation of the City of Pickering declared the office of City Councillor, Ward 3, as
vacant at its meeting of Council on November 21, 2016; and
Whereas pursuant to Section 263(5) of the said Act, the Council wishes to appoint
Shaheen Butt to fill the vacancy;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. Shaheen Butt is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of City
Councillor, Ward 3.
By-law passed this 12th day of December, 2016.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debbie Shields, City Clerk
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Delegations
Re: Pickering Nuclear Station
1. Clean Air Alliance
Jack Gibbons
Re: Corr. 55-16
2. Jose Etcheverry
Sustainable Energy Initiative of York University
3. Geoffrey Farella
4. Dean Milton
5. A.J. Kehoe
6. Janet McNeill
Durham Nuclear Awareness (DNA)
7. Richard Szpiri
8. Victoria Jewt
9. Bob Walker, Vice-President, Nuclear Sector
December 12, 2016
Keith Falconer, Chief Steward -Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
Power Worker's Union
10. Natalie Erager
11 . Angela Van
12. Janice Porter
13. Stacey Leadbetter
Green Party of Ontario
14. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Gerry Frappier, Director General of the Directorate of Power Reactor
Regulation &
Dean Hipson, Senior Power Reactor Site Inspector
15. Ontario Power Generation
Leah Bourgeois
Re: Appointment of Ward 3 City Councillor
16. Mike Borie
17. Peter Rodrig.ues
18. Rob Lyon
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Correspondence Pages
1.
2.
Carr. 55-16
Jack Gibbons, Chair
Ontario Clean Air Alliance
160 John St., #300
Toronto, ON M5V 2E5
Receive for Information
40-58
Letter received from Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, along with
supporting documentation which requests the immediate dismantle and
decommission of the Pickering Nuclear Station after the shutdown to ensure a
smooth transition.
Carr. 56-16
Lynn Dollin, AMO President
Association of Municipalities Ontario
200 University Avenue, Suite 801
Toronto, ON M5H 3C6
Motion to Endorse
59-61
Letter received from Lynn Dollin, AMO President, Association of Municipalities
of Ontario, seeking support of a resolution to call on the Federal government to
provide long-term, predictable and formula-based funding in its Phase 2
programs for municipal governments. It also asks that the Federal government
change incremental requirements in Phase 2 to recognize in Ontario that a
municipal government asset management plan meets a municipal incremental
infrastructure requirement.
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Direct ecommissioning of the
Pickering Nuclear eneration Stati n:
Economic and Other Benefits
by Ralph Torrie, Torrie Smith Associates,
with research assistance from Brian Park
for Ontario Clean Air Alliance Research
March 2016
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Foreword
Ontario Clean Air Alliance Research commissioned Terrie Smith Associates
to look at the economic implications of de-commissioning the Pickering Nu-
clear Station.
The Pickering Station is Ontario's oldest commercial-scale nuclear station. ·
Construction on the eight reactor plant started in 1966 and took almost
20 years to complete. As with every other nuclear project in Ontario's his-
tory, construction costs went massively over budget, with Pickering B costing
more than double the initial estimated cost.
Pickering has had a checkered operational history with numerous perform-
ance issues. In 1997, four Pickering A reactors were shut down for repairs
after a scathing safety review. In the end, only two units were eventually
re-started (Units 1 and 4) with the other two "A" reactors mothballed.
Today, the Pickering Nuclear Station is one of North America's highest-cost
nuclear stations. In 2014, Pickering's fuel and operating costs alone (8.16
cents per kWh 1) were more than double the average market price of elec-
tricity (3.60 cents per kWh2). As a result, the Independent Electricity System
Operator was required to provide Ontario Power Generation (OPG) with
"out-of-market" payments of approximately $900 million to subsidize Pick-
ering's operating deficit.3
Currently, the plant is operating beyond its original"design lifetime" which
came to a close in 2015. In other words, systems are being pushed past the
operational period for which they were originally designed despite the ma-
terials problems caused by the intensely inhospitable environment inside
the reactor cores that have taken their toll over years of operation.
The Pickering Station is now surrounded by a large and growing urban area,
and is closer to a major urban centre -Toronto -than any other nuclear
plant in North America. Recently, OPG was ordered to proactively distribute
potassium iodide (anti-radiation} pills in the 10 kilometre potential radio-
active fallout zone around the plant and to ramp up efforts to distribute
them throughout the 50 kilometre potential fallout zone around the station
that includes the entire City of Toronto and parts of its northern and eastern
outer suburbs.
The Ontario Government now says that it wants the Pickering Plant to con-
tinue operating until 2024. This is a reversal of its earlier position that the
plant should close no later than 2020. There is no question that the earlier
deadline makes much more sense for both performance and safety reasons.
4 ~irect Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station
·The Pickering
Nuclear Station
·is one of North
America's highest-
cost nuclear
stations and
the aging plant
is currently
operating beyond
its origin.al"design
lifetime."
There are
significant risks
to relying on
investment
growth to pay for
decommissioning
costs.
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When the reactors are permanently shutdown, the question becomes:
"What happens next?" No jurisdiction has ever decommissioned a CANDU
nuclear station. But with Pickering permanently closed, we cannot simply
walk away from its highly radioactive remains.
Terrie Smith's analysis finds that there are major advantages to proceeding .
with decommissioning work immediately rather than following OPG's pro-
posed approach of leaving the plant dormant for 30 years before proceed-
ing.
The first advantage is cost and cost certainty. Terrie Smith calculates that dir-
ect decommissioning can save $800 million to $1.2 billion on the total cost of
decommissioning, in part by avoiding the costs of securing and maintaining
the site for 30 years. It also ensures that the financial risk of a first-of-its-kind
project is not pushed forward for 30 years, but dealt with today.
The entire estimated cost of Pickering can be covered by the Decommis-
sioning Fund, including the net cost of moving forward the work. Relying ·
on investment growth to cover deferred decommissioning costs is high risk,
particularly in a slow growth economy. In our view, it is better to use funds
set aside specifically for decommissioning to deal with the problem at hand.
The second advantage is a smooth transition from an operating facility to a
decommissioning project. This would better ensure continued employment
for many Pickering workers and would also ensure that existing expertise.
and plant-specific knowledge was readily available to assist with the decom-
missioning work. Thirty years from now, there will be. few, if any, people left
in the workforce with firsthand experience of Pickering's difficult operat-
ing history. Essentially, we will need to train a whole new set of workers to
undertake work on a plant with which they have no familiarity.
The third advantage is safety. There is actually no particular reason -other
than relying on investment growth to increase decommissioning funds-to
wait 30 years to begin the work. The most radioactive component of the
site-spent fuel and heavy water used for cooling-will have to removed
immediately in any case. Working within the radioactive environment of the
closed plant will be no different than it was when staff worked on reactor
re-start projects at both Pickering and Bruce. What is different is that a 30-
year wait will allow corrosion and decay to take a further toll on the plant,
thereby increasing safety risks. It is far better to deconstruct and safely store
the remains of the plant now.
All of this makes direct decommissioning the logical way to proceed. Ter-
rie Smith calculates that direct decommissioning will create 16,000 person
. years of employment, which is greater than the 15,400 person years of em-
Ontario Clean Air Alliance Research 4 4
ployment that OPG estimates would be created by its proposed Darling-
ton re-build project (assuming all four Darlington reactors are rebuilt). But
just as importantly, the funds to decommission Pickering will come from a
dedicated Decommissioning Fund whereas the funds for the Darlington Re-
Build will come from electricity consumers, meaning the Pickering project
will have no impact on electricity rates while the Darlington project will
increase rates.
Decommissioning, whether direct or deferred, raises the question of how to
store low-to high-level radioactive waste, the often ignored legacy of On-
tario's heavy dependence on nuclear power. As Terrie Smith note, the high
level waste at Pickering -fuel and heavy water-will have to be removed
and stored immediately whichever path is chosen-direct or delayed decom-
missioning.
Unfortunately, there are no truly "good" solutions to the problem of waste
storage. The industry's preferred solution of deep geologic storage for high-
level wastes raises many concerns, from leakage to how to move radioactive
waste hundreds or thousands of kilometres. The process to develop such
high-level sites is also proceeding at a glacial pace in the face of serious
concern from citizens and communities being asked to host such a facility.
Meanwhile, OPG's proposed deep geologic facility for low-and intermedi-
ate-level waste at the Bruce Nuclear Station on the shores of Lake Huron has
been hugely controversial, located as it is near the source of drinking water
for 40 million North Americans. The new federal government has indicated
it wants to step back and review plans for this site.
Generally, we believe hardened onsite storage is a better solution. For spent
fuel storage, such hardened storage will be a significant step up from the
current temporary warehousing of waste. For other materials, the advan-
tage is keeping the problem contained and in sight while the process of
radioactive decay slowly reduces the threat posed by lower level wastes.
The final critical advantage of embarking on direct decommissioning is de-
veloping expertise in the nuclear industry's one and only growth sector: dis-
mantling shut down facilities. Currently, shutdowns have been proposed for
two nuclear plants right across the lake in New York State4 with growing
pressure to shut down a third-the Indian Point station outside of New York
City.
Vermont recently closed its only nuclear plant and is starting the decom-
missioning process.5 The Pilgrim Nuclear Plant in Massachusetts will close
in 2019.6 Overall, the United States has the world's largest, but oldest; fleet
of reactors and economic pressures could lead to closure of dozens of units
4 girect Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station
Decommissioning
raises the issue
of how to deal
with radioactive
waste, an often
ignored aspect of
Ontario's heavy
dependence on
nuclear power.
iii
About the Author
Ralph Torrie is an expert in the field of energy, environment and climate change response
strategies, with 35 years of entrepreneurial, management and consulting experience that
includes hundreds of initiatives in research, business development, and public policy. He is a
principal ofTorrie Smith Associates, a research and software development firm he founded,
and he has an ongoing interest in electric power planning issues in Ontario that dates to his
involvement with the Royal Commission on Electric Power Planning in the 1970s. He also
spent two years as Assistant Coordinator of the Energy Research Group of the United Nations
University and the International Development Research Centre, and six years as a corporate
executive, first as Vice President at ICF International and then as Managing Director at
Navigant, both publicly traded U.S. based firms with significant Canadian operations.
Acknowledgements
Research supported by the Echo Foundation and the Taylor Irwin Family Fund at the
Toronto Foundation.
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Introduction
According to current plans, the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS) will be the
first of Ontario Power Generation's nuclear plants to be permanently shut down.1 Two
of its eight 500 megawatt (MW) reactors have been shut down since 1997 and the other
six are operating on ad hoc license extensions that expire in 2018.2 Under Ontario Power
Generation's (OPG's) preferred strategy of ''deferred decommissioning;' the utility pro-
poses to put the plant in a safe shutdown state and let it sit idle for 30 more years before
commencing dismantlement.
In today's dollars, the estimated cost for decommissioning the eight-unit station will be
$5 billion, induding the cost of mothballing and maintaining' the radioactive plant in a
safe shutdown state for several decades. This paper explores the economic, employment,
and other benefits of an alternative strategy in which the multi-year process of disman-
tling begins immediately after shutdown and is completed by 2030.
When a nuclear reactor reaches its "end-of-life" andis shut down for the last time, it must
be "decommissioned:' But dismantling and disposing of a defunct nuclear power reactor
is not your average demolition project. First the nuclear fuel is removed and stored as
high-level nuclear waste while the water is also drained from the reactor in preparation
for the dismantling and disposal of the reactor components, the steam generators and the
miles of piping and ~ther equipment that make up a nuclear power plant.
Even with the fuel removed, the interior components of the reactors remain radioactively
contaminated-a large part of the plant is essentially radioactive waste. Decommission-
ing, therefore, requires the use of robotics and shielded working environments whether
tl1e plant is dismantled immediately after defueling or 30 years later.
Meanwhile, the low-and intermediate-level radioactive waste that results from the plant's
dismantling must be prepared for shipment to either temporary or permanent waste dis-
posal sites (should such a permanent site be developed), all while minimizing public and
worker exposure. It is an expensive and labour intensive process and while no CANDUs
have yet been decommissioned, OPG's $5 billion estimate for the Pickering Station ($630
million per reactor) is on the low end of the estinlated cost range-the estimate for de-
commissioning the ~ingle unit CANDU in New Brunswick is over $900 million. 3
Ontario Power Generation's planned approach is called "deferred decommissioning"-
the reactors are put in a state of "safe shutdown" after defueling and dewatering and then
left idle for 30 years or more before final dismantlement and disposal. Most of the costs
(and the related job creation) are postponed for more than 30 years.
However, international nuclear regulatory agencies discourage use of the deferred com-
missioning approach and recommend instead ~direct decomln.issioning," the practice of
dismantling the reactors immediately after permanent shutdown. This paper provides
~ initial review of the economic and other benefits that would go along ·witl1 the adop-
tion by OPG of the industry best practice of direct decommissioning, beginning with the
Pickering Nuclear Generation Station.
4 ~irect Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station
1 Ten of the other 12
large power reactors
owned by OPG (at the Dar-
lington and Bruce nuclear
stations) will reach their
"end of life" dates during
the 2020s at which time
they will either be de7
commissioned or "refur-
bished." The term ;,refur-
bishment" refers to the
rebuilding of the reactor
core "from the inside out"
in order to extend its oper-
ating life. The early stages
of rebuilding are similar to
decommissioning insofar
as it involves removing
the fuel, the pressure
tubes and other compon-
ents inside the primary
containment envelope.
Rebuilding however is
much more expensive and
capital intensive (fewer
jobs created perdollar
spent) than decommis-
sioning as it requires new
reactor components to
be manufactured, in-
stalled, commissioned and
licensed for operation.
The cost of any reactor
rebuild will be added to
th~ future price of electri-
City in Ontario. The cost
of decommissioning, on
the other hand, will be
paid from the "Nuclear
Decommissioning Fund", a
special saviri~s fund OPG is
required to maintain and
which, as of January 2015,
had a balance of more
than $7.4 billion.
2 OPG has .indicated
it would like to further
extend the life of the aged
Pickering Station beyond
its current 2018 license
expiration, perhaps for as
much as another six years.
1
2
3 Unless otherwise
indicated; we have used
2012$ throughout this
report, consistent with the
cost estimates provided
by OPG. OPG's risk con-
tingency factor of four per-
cent has been pro-rated
to component costs. As a
rough indicator, 2012$ can
be converted to 2016$ by
multiplying by 1.05.
4 Except for this rela-
tively small contribution,
the cost of long-term
management of the
highly radioactive spent
fuel from the reactors is
not counted as a cost of
decommissioning. OPG's
estimated cost for the
long-term management
of the spent fuel from the
Pickering Station is $4.3
billion.A separate savings
fund has been created
for the cost of long-term
management of the spent
fuel.
5 Employmellt estimates
in this report are for direct
job creation only, and are
consistent with CANDU
decommissioning stud-
ies. Indirect and induced
employment generated __ _
would more than double
the estimated job creation
of most OPG expenditures.
Deferred Decommissioning-OPG's
planned approach
The most recently revised plan and cost estimates for the decommissioning of the Picker~
ing Nuclear Station are based on the current end-of-life dates for the reactors, with the six
remaining units shutting down between 2017 and 2019. The two reactors that have been
shut down since 1997 have already been defueled and dewatered and the remaining six
units would be prepared for dormancy over the 2018-2020 period at an estimated cost of
$270 million. The cost of maintaining the plant throughout the dormancy period is esti-
mated by OPG to be $644 million, not counting what has already been spent on Picker-
ing A. In addition, the cost of managing all the low-level radioactive waste that would be
generated during the dormancy period is estimated to be in excess of $350 million. These
are the premiums associated with the deferred -approach to decommissioning and most of
this money could be saved by proceeding with direct decommissioning.
After the dormancy period, tl1e reactors and all their auxiliary systems and buildings
would be systematically dismantled and the site remediated at an estimated cost of $2.4
billion, not including the cost of managing and disposing of the low-and intermediate-
level waste. Managing and disposing of the radioactive waste generated during both the
dormancy period and the :final dismantlement adds another $1.6 billion to the total cost
estimate, including a contribution to the cost of spent fuel management during the period
after the plant is shut down and before the availability of a long-term repository.4
Adding it all up, OPG's estimated cost for decommissioning and disposing of the Picker-
ing Station totals $4.9 billion, not including costs already incurred prior to 2012 (mainly
for the defueling and dewatering of Units 2 and 3). With OPG's proposed "deferred de-
commissioning" this spending would be spread out over the next several decades, with
50% of the expenditures (and the associated job creation) occurring after 2050. The $4.9
billion expenditure would generate direct employment of20,000 person-years.5
Direct Decommissioning
With the direct decommissioning, many of the activities are the same, but the annual cost
of maintaining the plant in a dormant state for decades is eliminated and the activities
associated with preparing the plant for dormancy can be eliminated or integrated with
the activities required to prepare the plant for dismantling. Low-level waste generation
during the dormancy period is also eliminated leading to additional cost savings. The
timeline for direct decommissioning is compressed to 12-14 years, as compared with the
42 years required for deferred decommissioning. There will be some offsetting expendi-
tures, but we estimate savings from the elimination of the 30-year dormancy period total
at least $800 million and could be as high as $1.2 billion.
Conservatively assuming the lower savings figure, this would reduce the cost of decom-
missioning the eight-unit Pickering NGS to $4.1 billion, compared to OPG's estimated
$4.9 billion for deferred decommissioning.
Torrie Smith Associates for OCAAR 50
While OPG is required to maintain a fund to cover decommissioning costs, current regu-
lations and the deferral of the work into the second half of the century allow OPG to set
aside only $2.75 billion for the decommissioning of the Pickering station and then rely on
compound interest and pass-age of time to ensure that there will be sufficient funds in the
decommissioning account in 2050 to pay for the work.
With direct decommissioning, costs are reduced, but spending is moved forward in time,
effectively increasing the present value of the station decommissioning cost While the
cost of direct decommissioning of Pickering is lower than for deferred decommissioning
( $4.1 billion vs. $4.9 billion), the net present value of direct decommissioning is $2.9 bil-
lion, compared with $2.75 billion for deferred decommissioning. The increase in present
value from moving the expenditures forward is almost completely offset by the real sav-
ings from the direct decommissioning-approach. The residual $150 million difference is
relatively small compared to the $1 billion-plus surplus in the Decommissioning Fund6,
so the cost of the switch to direct decommissioning of the Pickering NGS can be covered
·without any additional charges to Ontario electricity ratepayers.
The direct decommissioning option eliminates the labour required to watch over and
keep the reactors safe during the 30-year dormancy period and delivers more than twice
as many jobs as deferred decommissioning during the next 15 years. Between 2016 and
2030, the direct decommissioning scenario would generate 16,000 person-years of em-
ployment, which is greater than the 15,400 person-years of employment that would be
created by the execution phase of the proposed Darlington Re-Build (2016-2026) proj-
ect.ii And, as noted above, the decommissioning jobs would be paid for from the Nuclear
Decommissioning Fund that has been established for just this purpose. Unlike nuclear
plant rebuilds, decommissioning costs would not contribute to electricity rate increases.
The Benefits of Direct
Decommissioning
With direct decommissioning, dismantling is not postponed for decades but proceeds
immediately after the reactor has been defueled and dewatered. Historically, the deferred
decommissioning approach was preferred, and it' prevailed 25 years ago during OPG's
nuclear expansion era. Since then, however, as further experience and insights have been
gained from nuclear power programs around the world, the strategy-of-choice has shifted
to direct decommissioning in recognition of the disadvantages, costs and risks of the long
dormancy period that characterizes postponing dismantlement compared to the relative
cost savings and lower risks of immediate dismantlement.
Experience with decommissioning in Germany in the 1990s, for example, showed that
immediate dismantlement was cheaper, safer and less risky than deferral, and that defer-
ral was not justified on the basis of assumed better dismantling techniques in the future. iii
Over_ the past 15 years, the arguments for immediate dismantlement have strengthened
such that "the emerging international trend is more towards immediate dismantling than
was previously the case (e.g. France, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Japan):'iv
S virect Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station
6 The balance in the
Nuclear Decommissioning
Fund at the beginning of
2015 was $7.35 billion.
The purpose ofthe Fund is
to cover the present value
of the deferred decom-
missioning and because
OPG's policy is to defer
dismantlement of the re-
actors for decades into the
future, the requirements
ofthe Fund are sensitive
to the assumed end-of-life
dates for the reactors, the
discount rate, and the pre-
dicted cost of the future
decommissioning. The
Fund increases each year
according to the return
its investments make, less
any withdrawals to pay for
decommissioning activ-
ities, plu~ any contribu~
tions from OPG necessary
to coverthe utility's asset
retirement obligations for
the nuclear stations. At
the beginning of 2015 the
liability was $6.2 billion,
putting the fund in a $1.1
billion "surplus" position.
3
posure and radioactive waste that would be generated over the 30-year dorman-
cy period. Indeed, the bulk of the low-level radioactive waste generated during
deferred decommissioning accumulates during the dormancy period. Notably,
radiological hazards have not prevented OPG from proposing to proceed with
nuclear plant rebuilding without delay; a process that involves similar and, in
some cases, identical tasks to be carried out inside the same contaminated pri-
mary containment envelope as is the case for dismantlement.
• Local economic impact. Direct dismantling is more consistent with a smooth
transition in the local economy after a power plant shuts down. As discussed
above with regard to the Pickering NGS, adoption of a direct dismantling strat-
egy for that plant would cause a major, positive impact on employment at the
station that would continue throughout the 2020s.
• Provincial and federal government benefits. Money for funding the decommis-
sioning of OPG's reactors is collected as part of the price of electricity in Ontario,
and as of January 2015 OPG's Decommissioning Fund had a balance of more
than $7 billion. Putting some of this money back into the Ontario economy now
by proceeding with the direct decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Station
will create jobs and stimulate economic activity while returning significant tax
revenue to both the provincial and federal governments.
• Financial Risk. The approach taken in Ontario in which OPG is only required
to set aside today's present value of the future cost of the postponed dismantling
of its reactors runs the risk that in the decades ahead the Decommissioning Fund
will not earn the necessary real rate of return to ensure there are sufficient funds
to cover the cost of decommissioning the Pickering reactors in the 2050s. Once
the reactors shut down, they will no longer be contributing revenue to the cost of
decommissioning so any shortfall that dev~lops because of underperformance of
the fund will have to be made up by future ratepayers or the Province of Ontario.
Over the long dormancy period, the Decommissioning Fund will be subject to all
the risks attached to any long-term investment, which is why the OECD Nuclear
Energy Agency review concluded that "regardless of country or fund manage-
. ment arrangements, however, accumulated reserves held for long periods of time
are exposed to considerable risk from inflation, money market losses, economic
crises and conflicts involving major changes of state institutions. This leads to
the clear international view that, as regards to the security of funding, decom-
missioning should be carried out as soon after closure as the necessary funds are
available''vii and that "it is not good practice to use the lower current-day funding
requirements associated with a net present value calculation as justification for
taking a deferred dismantling approach" [emphasis added].viii
The financial risk of the present-value approach is exacerbated by the risk that the decom-
missioning cost estimates are themselves too low. This is a difficult risk to assess as OPG
does not publish the details ofits decommissioning plans and there is no actual CANDU
decommissioning experience to use as a reference point. Indeed, another reason for pro-
ceeding with direct decommissioning of the Pickering NGS would be to reduce the un-
certainty in the cost estimates so that any necessary adjustments to the Decommissioning
Fund can be made while the other reactors are still operating.
S §irect Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station 5
6
At the height of OPG's nuclear expansion activity, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. con-
ducted a "detailed study of the various procedures and costs associated with decommis-
sioning a CANDU reactor"ix and then concluded that the deferred decommissioning op-
tion for a 600 MWe CANDU, assuming a 30-year dormancy period, would cost $60 mil-
lion in 1975 dollars or about $240 million in 2010 dollars. By 2010, the decommissioning
cost estimate for the 600 MWe CANDU plant at Point Lepreau had nearly quadrupled
-to $900 million -and the firm that prepared the estimate warned that:
It has been TLGs experience that the results of a risk analysis,
when compared with the base case estimate for decommissioning,
indicate that the chances of the base decommissioning estimate's
bezng too high is a low probability, and the chances that the esti-
mate is too low is a higher probability.x
Conclusions
Direct decommissioning has emerged as the internationally preferred strategy for nuclear
power plants and this review suggests that such an approach would deliver financial, eco-
nomic, employment, and safety benefits to Ontario. At no cost to Ontario power con-
sumers, injecting money from the Decommissioning Fund into the Ontario economy at
this time in order to proceed with the dismantling and disposal of the Pickeling Nuclear
Generation Station would:
./ create needed economic stimulus and employment;
./ save $800 million in the overall cost of decommissioning the station;
./ generate 16,000 person-years of direct employment between 2016 and 2030, and
more than twice this many when indirect and ind~ced employment impacts are
included;
./ significantly reduce the volume of radioactive waste that would otherwise be
generated by the plant over the next 40 years;
./ return hundreds of millions in tax revenue to Ontario and other levels of govern-
ment;and
./ generate the experience Ontario will need to properly manage its own nuclear
fleet while positioning it as a world leader in the fast-growing global market for
nuclear decommissioning technologies and services.
Torrie Smith Associates for OCAAR S 4
Endnotes
OPG's plans and detailed cost estimates for decommissioning are not public, but we were provided with
the following summary cost information in response to a Freedom oflnformation request: "2012 ONFA
Reference Plan Update Program Summary Cost Estimate Report" (W-REP-00400-0004-ROO, 2011-11-
22), "2012 ONFA Reference Plan Update Station Decommissioning Summary Cost Estimate Report';
(W-REP-09600-00010-ROl, 2011-11-22), "2012 ONFA Reference Plan Update L&ll.W Operations
Summary Cost Estimate Report': (05386-REP-0400-00003, November 2011), "2012 ONFA Reference
Plan Update L&ILW Long Term Management Summary Cost Estimate Report': (00216-REP-00400-
00004, November 2011) "2012 ONFA Reference Plan Update'Used Fuel Storage Cost Estimate Report"
( 06819-REP-00400-00003-R01, 2011-11-28), and "20 12 ONFA Reference Plan Update Long Term Used
Fuel Management Summary Cost Estimate Report': (W-REP-0400-00005-ROl, 20 11-11-22).
We were also able to draw on the decommissioning plans for the Point Lepreau NGS in New Brunswick
and for the Gentilly 2 NGS in Quebec, both of which are accessible on public web sites:
TLG Services, Inc., "Decommissioning Cost Study for the Point Lepreau Generating Station': prepared
for New Brunswick Power Nuclear, Document N29-1632-002, Rev. 0, June 2010. Accessed on the web site
ofNew Brunsv.ickEnergy & Utilities Board, http:/ /www.nbeub.ca/opt/E/get_document.php?doc=30.52.
pdf&no=5369.
TLG Services Inc., "Preliminary Decommissioning Plan for the Gentilly 2 Nuclear Generating Statim:i':
prepared for Hydro-Quebec, 2000. Accessed from the web site of Quebec Bureau d'audiences publiques
sur lenvironnement, http://www.bape.gouv.qc.ca/sections/mandats/gentilly-2/documents!liste_docu-
ments-DA-OB-DC.htm.
ii According to OPG, the Darlington Re-Build Project would create 30 million person hours of field work,
which is equivalent to 15,400 person-years of employment See http://www.opg.com/generating-power/
nuclear/stations/ darlington-nuclear/ darlington-refurbishment/Pages/Semi-Annual-Performance-Re-
portaspx.
iii European Commission, "Decommissioning of nuclear installations in the European Union: Support-
ing document for the preparation of an EC communication on the subject of decommissioning nuclear
installations in the ED': compiled by P. Vankerckhoven, DG XI/C.2, Directorate-General Environment,
Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection, 1999. EUR 18860 EN ..
iv NEA/OECD, "Selecting Strategies for the Decommissioning ofNuclear Facilities: A Status Report': NEA
No. 6038, 2006.
v International Atomic Energy Agency, "Decommissioning of Facilities': Section 5 of General Safety Re-
quirements Part 6 (GSR Part 6), issued 2014.
vi NEA/OECD, "Selecting Strategies for the Decommissioning ofNuclear Facilities: A Status Report~ NEA
No. 6038, 2006, p.21.
vii NEA/OECD, "Selecting Strategies for the Decommissioning ofNuclear Facilities: A Status Report~ NEA
No.6038,2006,p. 19.
viii NEA/OECD, "Selecting Strategies for rl1e Decommissioning ofNuclear Facilities: A Status Report~ NEA
No. 6038, 2006, p. 10.
i:x: G.N. Unsworth, "Decommissioning of CANDU Power Stations~ Report AECL-6332, April1979.
x TLG Services, Inc., "Decommissioning Cost Study for the Point Lepreau Generating Station': prepared
for New Brunswick Power Nuclear, Document N29-1632-002, Rev. 0, June 2010. Accessed on the web site
ofNew Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board, http:/ /www.nbeub.ca/opt!E/get_document.php?doc=30.52.
pdf&no=5369. Section 3, p.S.
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The plant was successfully decommissioned between
1997-2005 with structures removed and the site restored
to stringent federal and state remediation standards. In
October 2005 the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC) provided notification that the former plant site had
been fully decommissioned in accordance with NRC
procedures and regulations.
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FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE 2 INCREMENTALITY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS municipal governments' infrastructure is critical to our collective economic
health;
WHEREAS stable, predictable and formula-based infrastructure funding allows
municipal governments to plan and schedule investments in infrastructure;
WHEREAS Ontario municipal governments have asset management plans which set
out a municipality's longer term capital plan which reflects the infrastructure priorities
of these asset management plans; and
WHEREAS a federal incrementality rule interferes with municipal long-term
infrastructure priorities and diminishes the value of municipal asset planning and
management;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the (name of municipality) calls on the
federal government to provide long-term, predictable, and formula-based funding in
its Phase 2 programs for municipal governments; and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the (name of municipality) calls on the federal government
to change incremental requirements in Phase 2 to recognize in Ontario that a
municipal government' asset management plan meets a municipal incremental
infrastructure requirement.
Please forward your resolution to:
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Committee Reports
a) Report EC 2016-10 of the Executive Committee Executive Pages
1.
2.
3.
Director, Community Services, Report CS 16-16
Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Snow Clearing Program
-Revision to Width of Path of Travel
-Extension of Contract
-Quotation No. Q-51-2014, Purchase Order No. BL 160671
Recommendation
1-3
1. That Council approve the revision of the City's Seniors and Persons with
Disabilities Snow Clearing Program that increases the path of travel from
the driveway to the closest house entry from 2 feet to 3 feet commencing
with the 2016/2017 winter season;
2. That the existing 3 year contract with Gray's Landscaping & Snow
Removal Inc. ending April 30, 2017 be extended by one term to include
the 2017/2018 winter season from November 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018;
and
3. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 07-16
Municipal Elections Modernization Act, 2016
-Ranked Ballot Election
Recommendation
4-24
1. That Council maintain the existing first-past-the-post election model for the
2018 Municipal Election; and
2. That the City Clerk be directed to monitor ranked ballot elections in
Ontario on an ongoing basis, and report back to Council before the 2022
Municipal Election regarding the experiences of ranked ballot elections
and the advisability of Pickering adopting the ranked ballot election
process.
Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 20-16
Accessible Parking Space Requirements Update
-Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05
Recommendation
25-57
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4.
5.
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1. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend By-law 6604/05 to
provide for the regulation of traffic and parking on highways, private
property and municipal property within the City of Pickering, specifically to
provide for an extensive update on the accessible parking requirements;
2. That the accessible parking space requirements be reviewed in 2017 with
the City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 23-16
2017 Temporary Borrowing By-law
Recommendation:
58-62
1. That the temporary borrowing limit of $43,000,000 be established to meet
2017 current expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues for
the period of January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 inclusive, and
$21,500,000 thereafter until December 31, 2017;
2. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2017 be
established at $43,000,000;
3. That the attached draft by-law providing for the temporary borrowing of
monies be enacted; and
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 24-16
2017 Interim Spending Authority
Recommendation
63-66
1. That the 2017 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 2017 Current Budget by Council; and
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
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December 12, 2016
Committee Reports
b) Report PD 2016-08 of the Planning & Development Committee Pages
1. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 18-16
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-005/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/15
1-44
2.
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-08
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2015-03
Altona Land Development Corporation (Geranium Homes)
Part of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC
(1484 and 1498 Altona Road)
Recommendation
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-005/P, submitted
by Altona Land Development Corporation, to re-designate the lands being
Part of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC, from "Urban Residential Areas-Low
Density Areas" to "Urban Residential-Medium Density Areas" to allow.
a common element condominium development consisting of 22
townhouse units, be approved, and that the draft by-law to adopt
Amendment 28 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Appendix I to
Report PLN 18-16 be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/16, submitted by Altona
Land Development Corporation to facilitate a residential common element
condominium development consisting of 22 townhouse units on lands
being Part of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC, be approved, and that draft Zoning
By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 18-16 be
forwarded to Council for enactment; and
3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-08, submitted by
Altona Land Development Corporation, on lands Part of Lot 33, Range 3,
BFC, to establish a single development block to facilitate a common
element condominium, as shown on Attachment #2 to Report PLN 18-16,
and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix Ill, be
endorsed.
(Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 19-16
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2016-01
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/16
Madison Liverpool Limited
Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74
(7 4 7 Liverpool Road)
45-77
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Recommendation
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/16, submitted by Madison
Liverpool Limited, to facilitate a residential common element condominium
development on lands being Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74,
be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in
Appendix I to Report PLN 19-16 be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That the community benefits to be provided by Madison Liverpool Limited
through the bonusing provisions of Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O.
1990, for lands being Block Q of Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan WR74, be
approved as outlined in Report PLN 19-16, and included in the provisions
of the implementing Zoning By-law;
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a Section 37
agreement with Madison Liverpool Limited to secure the improvement of
the Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park as outlined in Report
PLN 19-16 prior to site plan approval, in accordance with Section 37 of the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, and on terms satisfactory to the Director,
Corporate Services & City Solicitor, which agreement shall be registered
against title to the subject lands; and
4. That a reserve fund entitled Section 37 be established to hold funds
collected under Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 for the
improvement of the Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park.
By-laws
7527/16
7528/16
7529/16
7530/16
7531/16
7532/16
7533/16
December 12, 2016
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering,
Region of Durham being Range 3, Part Lot 33, 40R-29042 Parts 1
and 2, Plan 40M-1515 Blocks 85, 86, 90 and Part Blocks 84, 94, 95
Except 40R-25893 Parts 3 and 5, and 40R-28842 Parts 1 to 4, City
of Pickering. (A 18/15) (By-law attached)
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering,
Region of Durham, Block Q, Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40WR74.
(A 5/16) (By-law attached)
Being a by-law to amend by-law 6604/05 providing for the
regulating of traffic and parking, standing and stopping on
highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of
Pickering and on private and municipal property. [Refer to
Executive Committee agenda pages 52 -57] ·
Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to
meet the current and capital expenditures of the City of Pickering
for the yea~ 2017. [Refer to Executive Committee agenda pages 61
-62]
Being a by-law to exempt Part of Lots 4 and 5, Plan 40M-1918,
being Parts 4 and 5, Plan 40R-19416 from part lot control. (By-law
attached)
Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 28 to the Official Plan for the
City of Pickering (OPA 15-005/P) (By-law attached)
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering,
Region of Durham in Part of Blocks A and B, Plan M-998, and Part
of Lot 22, Concession 1, Parts 1 to 5, 12, 18 to 23, 40R-8184 (A
15/16) (By-law attached)
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The Corporation 'of the C,ity of Pickering ·
..... By-law Np. 7527/16 ·
Being a By.;law to an1end R.~stricted:Area (Zoning) By-law3036, ·.·. ·
_ as amended, to implement the Officip] Plall. of the CitY of Pickering, -· -
· . Region of Durham, being Range 3, Part Lot33,0_40R.-2EW42-_ _ .·-_. -.
. Parts_-1·and2,Pian40M-1515 Blocks 85, 86,90 and Part Blocks
84, 94, 95 Except 40R-25893 Parts 3 and 5, and 40R-28842 _
.· , ·.. PartsJ tp 4, CitY of Pick~ring· (A 18/15) _ · __ ·. ·-· -. .. · ..
. . . ' ~· .'·: ,.· .
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·· Whereas the Gouhcil ofThe Corporation ofthe.CitydfPic_kerihg reteived'an applic~lion .. -
.. · to rezone the -subjet11ands being. Range 3, Part Lot 33~ 40R.-290,42Parts f a_rid i, Pl?.n . -.
40M~1515 Blocks 85;_ 86, 90_ and Part Blocks 84,.94; 95 Except 40R-:-25893 P8,rts 3 ancL5,
-.. · .-and40R.-28842Parts1 toA in the City ofPi-ck~dngtopennifa-commonete-ment --
. --condotnini~m development; '' ,. . ' -·. ' -; -' -'' ' . .
·. ·'.·, ·,
. -. ·.•_ Andvvhereas an·ameildmerlt toZcming By:-law3Q3G;asame:hded; isreqult~d-toperrnit · _ ·. < ·.· .... -.
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' Now therefore theC6unci16fThe Corp6ratiohof _the dtyofPickering'h~reby ena9ts ~s < .·
-;follows:'... .-:. ---->. c; -'_l'
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Schedule lh~reto .vJith notati-6ns and references shoyvn ther~cki ace her~ by _ . ·
decl9redto be partofthisBy~law~ · , ··· · -, . · · · · ·
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2. ·· Area-Restricted · . · ....
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. The provisions of this By-law shall apply tothose jands.onRange 3; Pc;1rt tqt33,. ·. ·· · .
· 40R:2904~Parts1 and2, Plan 4-0M-1515 Slacks 85, 86, g·o and Part·BfO'cks 84,.
. 94, 95 Except-40R-25893 Parts-3 and 5, ah_d40R-28842 Parts 1 to4 in the City:
.. of Pi.ckering, designclted "MD,.H14" and "MQ,-H15"on Schedule I attached hereto:
. . ...
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:' .... · . .... N6 buildin'g; structure; {and or part th_~reof shall h~r~after qe_ used; oc~~pied, .·-.
. . erected, mC>vep or structurally altered exceptin conformity with the:provisions of. .· .. ·.·-' .··.
this By~law:: > -. ·. · ·.. •. ·. . .. . ·' --·· . --: . -: -; _-_ · ··· .,> _ • . ...
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In this By:law, .. ·
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(1)
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· "Air Conditioner" means any mechanicaL equipment which is required for ·
residential domestfc use and which must be -installed outdoors il"lcluding
. central air conditioning units, heat pumps, heat exchange units, ·
· emergency;generators and other such equipment. . · -··
By-law No. 7527/16 Page 4
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. (c) ''Front Yard Depth" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of a
front yard of a .. lot between the frorit lot line and the nearest wall of the ·
nearest main building Or structure on the lot; ' . . .
:(d) "R~a:r Yard" shall mean ayard ~xtellding ·across the full width of cilot:
between the rear Jot line of the lot, or where there is no rear lot line,. .
.·.·. thejunctionpointbfth~side lot ljnes; and the nearest wall ofthe
·· .. neqres( main building b(structure on the lot; · · ·
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. (e) "R~arY8.rd Depth" shall mean the.shprt~st horizOntal dirnension ofa ..
. .. . . · r~ar yard ofa'lbtbetvJeen th~ rear lot line of the lot, or where there is'
. -··.··.· hO rear lot line; the j'unQtion poioLofthe sideJot linei, and the nearest
waUofthe nearest main builqing or struCture on the lot; · · .· ..... _.·::. ·>,· .
(f) . "Side Yard" shall 'me ali aya,rd of a lot e}_(tendirig Horn the, fro'nt Y9rd to
. '. therea_ryard/andtrorn the side lot line to the nearest wailofthe. . ..
. . .. ··nearest main builcling or structure on the lot; ·· · ·
. (g) ''Side Yard \f\{idth7! sh.all mean tile shOrtest ho{lzonta~· dimension of a
side yard ofa lot betweencthe side:lot line and the nearest wall of the ··.· ..
neCirest niain building or structure ·on the lot; . . . ·. . .
. ·.(h) . "FiankageSideYard''shallmeana sid~yard imm~diately adjoinjnga .
. · ' streetorabutti·rig Ofl' a reserve on the opposite side of which is a .
streef ·· .. --'·
,(i) FlankageSid~ Yard Width'; shall mean the shortes.t horizontal
... ·.dimension, of a flankage side yard ofa lot between the lot lirie
· ·adjoiriiiig a.streetorabutting on a· re~erv~ onJhe· opposit~ side of
. Whichis astre~t, andJhenearest wall qft~enearestmain building or
· ·· · · struCture ori the ldL · · ·. · -' < , . ·•·· ·
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5~ · · Provi~ions ('.1MD~H14:' and ,;MD-H15'; Zones)
··· ..• (1} · U$es Permitted ("MD~H14;' and ''MD-H15',.Zones}_· > ·. . . · ... , :. ; ' .. ·.. -: . '·. -.. ··_·" _.•", "' . . . . . . . -' .
No person s~au within the landszpned ''Mb-H14>Jand "MD-H15" on
· ·scheduie.l attached hereto, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building
or struch;re for any purpose except the following: · ·
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(2) z6ne Requirem~nts ("IV1D-H14" .and."MD-H15" Zo~es) . ·.
·No· person shall within the lands zoned "MD-H14" and "MD-H 15" on
Schedule I attached hereto, use any lot or erect, alter, or us~ any building
.·or structure except in accordance with the provisions as set-out in the
following provisions: · ·
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To: Debbie Shields December 6, 2016
City Clerk
From: Catherine Rose
Chief Planner
Copy: Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Subject: Amending By-law for
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/16
Madison Liverpool Limited
Block Q, Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40WR74
(747 Liverpool Road)
Amending By-law 7528/16
Statutory Public Meeting Date June 20, 2016
Planning & Development Committee Date December 5, 2016
Purpose and Effect of By-law To permit the development of a common element
condominium consisting of detached dwellings and
townhouse units accessed from a private road.
Amending By-law 7528/16 contains Bonus Zoning
provisions including the amount of cash contribution
to be provided by the applicant for the enhancement
of the Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park,
and the requirement for a Bonus Zoning Agreement
and its registration on title of the subject lands.
Council Meeting Date December 12,2016
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Attachments By-law Text
By-law Schedule pdf
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The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. 7528/16
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering,
Region of Durham, Block Q, Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40WR7 4
(A 05/16)
Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering received an application
to rezone the subject lands being Block Q, Plan M-15, Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40WR74, in the
City of Pickering to permit the development of a common element condominium
consisting of detached dwellings and townhouse units accessed from a private road;
Whereas the Official Plan for the City of Pickering contains provisions relating to the
authorization of increases in density of development;
Whereas pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, a by-law under Section 34 of the
Planning Act, may authorize increases in density (or height) of development beyond
those otherwise permitted by the by-law in return for the provision of such facilities,
services or matters as are set out in the by-law;
Whereas Subsection 37(3) of the Planning Act provides that where an owner of land
elects to provide facilities, services and matters in return for an increase in density (or
height) of development, the municipality may require the owner to enter into one or
more agreements with the municipality dealing with the facilities, services and matters;
Whereas the owner of the subject lands has elected to provide the facilities, services
and matters hereinafter set out;
And whereas the increase in density beyond that otherwise permitted on the aforesaid
lands by By-law 2520, as amended, is permitted in return for the provision of the
facilities, services and matters set out in this By-law, and will be secured an agreement
between the owner of the land and the City of Pickering;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. Schedule I
Schedule I to this By-law with notations and references shown thereon are
hereby declared to be part of this By-law.
By-law No. 7528/16 Page 2
2. Area Restricted
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to those lands in, Block Q, Plan M-15,
Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40WR74 in the City of Pickering, designated "S2-17",
"MD-H12" and "MD-H13" on Schedule I to this By-law.
3. General Provisions
No building, structure, land or part thereof shall hereafter be used, occupied,
erected, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with the provisions of
this By-law.
4. Definitions
In this By-law,
(1) "Air Conditioner" means any mechanical equipment which is required for
residential domestic use and which must be installed outdoors including
central air conditioning units, heat pumps, heat exchange units,
emergency generators and other such equipments.
(2) "Balcony" means an attached covered or uncovered platform projecting
from the face of an exterior wall, including above a porch, which is only
directly accessible from within a building, usually surrounded by a
balustrade or railing, and does not have direct exterior access to grade.
(3) "Bay, Bow, Box Window" means a window that protrudes from the main
wall, usually bowed, canted, polygonal, segmental, semicircular or square
sided with window on front face in plan; one or more storeys in height,
which may or may not include a foundation; may or may not include a
window seat; and may include a door.
(4) "Condominium, Common Element" means spaces and features owned in
common by all shareholders in a ~ondominium and may include private
streets, walkways, and parking and amenity areas.
(5) "Deck" means a raised platform attached to the exterior wall of a building
and with direct access from within a building and from grade.
(6) (a) "Dwelling" means a building or part of a building containing one or
more dwelling units, but does not include a mobile home or trailer;
(b) "Dwelling, Detached" means a single dwelling which is freestanding,
separate and detached from other main buildings or structures;
(c) "Dwelling, Multiple-Horizontal'.' means a building containing three or
more dwelling units attached horizontally by an above-grade wall or
walls;
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(d) "Dwelling Unit" means one or more habitable rooms occupied or
capable of being occupied as a single, independent, and separate
housekeeping unit containing a separate kitchen and sanitary
· facilities.
(7) "Floor Area -Residential" means the area of the floor surface contained
within the outside walls of a storey or part of a storey.
(8) "Gross Floor Area -Residential" means the aggregate of the floor areas of
all storeys of a building or structure, or part thereof as the case may be,
other than a private garage, an attic, or a cellar.
(9) "Height, Dwelling" means the vertical distance between the established
grade, at the front of the house, and in the case of a flat roof, the highest
point of the roof surface or parapet wall, or in the case of a mansard roof
the deck line, or in the case of a gabled, hip or gambrel roof, the mean
height between eaves and ridge.
(1 0) "Lands, Subject" means the lands subject of this by-law.
(11) (a) "Lot" means an area of land fronting on a street which is used or
intended to be used as the site of a building, or group of buildings, as
the case may be, together with any accessory buildings or structures,
or a public park or open space area, regardless of whether or not
such lot constitutes the whole of a lot or block on a registered plan of
subdivision;
(b) "Lot Area" means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot;
(c) "Lot Frontage" means the width of a lot between the side lot lines
measured along a line parallel to and 7.5 metres distant from the
front lot line;
(d) "Lot, Through" means a lot bounded on opposite sides by a street.
(12) "Parapet Wall" means the portion of an exterior wall extending above the
roof.
(13) "Porch" means a roofed deck or portico structure attached to the exterior
wall of a building. A basement may be located under the porch.
(14) "Private garage" means an enclosed or partially enclosed structure for the
storage of one or more vehicles, in which structure no business or service
is conducted for profit or otherwise.
(15) (a) "Street" means a right-of-way or roadway that is used by vehicles and
includes a public highway and a private street within a condominium.
By-law No. 7528/16 Page 4
(b) "Street, Private" means:
(i) a right-of-way or roadway that is used by vehicles and is
maintained by a condominium corporation;
(ii) a private road condominium, which provides access to
individual freehold lots;
(iii) a private right-of-way over private property, that provides
access to lots abutting the private street;
but is not maintained by a public body and is not a lane.
(16) "Wall, Front" means the wall of the dwelling closest to the front lot line.
(17) "Water Meter Building" means a building or structure that contains devices
supplied by the Region of Durham which measures the quality of water
delivered to a property.
(18) (a) "Yard" means an area of land which is appurtenant to and located on
the same lot as a building or structure and is open, uncovered, and
unoccupied above ground except for such accessory buildings,
structures, or other uses as are specifically permitted thereon;
(b) "Front Yard" means a yard extending across the full width of a lot
between the front lot line of the lot and the nearest wall of the nearest
main building or structure on the lot;
(c) "Front Yard Depth" means the shortest horizontal dimension of a
front yard of a lot between the front lot line and the nearest wall of the
nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(d) "Rear Yard" means a yard extending across the full width of a lot
between the rear lot line of the lot, or where there is no rear lot line,
the junction point of the side lot lines, and the nearest wall of the
nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(e) "Rear Yard Depth" means the shortest horizontal dimension of a rear
yard of a lot between the rear lot line of the lot, or where there is no
rear lot line, the junction point of the side lot lines, and the nearest
wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(f) "Side Yard" means a yard of a lot extending from the front yard to the
rear yard, and from the side lot line to the nearest wall of the nearest
main building or structure on the lot;
(g) "Side Yard Width" means the shortest horizontal dimension of a side
yard of a lot between the side lot line and the nearest wall of the
nearest main building or structure on the lot;
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(h) "Fiankage Side Yard" means a side yard immediately adjoining a
street or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a
street;
(i) "Fiankage Side Yard Width" means the shortest horizontal dimension
of a flankage side yard of a lot between the lot line adjoining a street
or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a street, and
the nearest wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot.
5. Provisions
(1) Uses Permitted ("S2-17", "MD-H12" and "MD-H13" Zones)
(a) No person shall within the lands zoned "S2-17" on Schedule I to
this By-law, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
(i) Detached Dwelling
(b) No person shall within the lands zoned "MD-H12" and "MD-H13" on
Schedule I to this By-law, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any
building or structure for any purpose except the following:
(i) Multiple Dwelling -Horizontal
(2) Zone Requirements ("S2-17", "MD-H12" and MD-H13" Zones)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
No person shall within the lands zoned "S2-17", "MD-H12" and MD-H13"
on Schedule I to this By-law, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building
except in accordance with the following provisions:
· "S2-17" Zone "MD-H12" "MD-H13"
Zone Zone
Number of
Dwelling Units 57 dwelling units
(maximum)
Lot Frontage 13.2 metres 6.0 metres (minimum)
Lot Area 350 square metres 150 square metres (minimum)
Front Yard Depth 4.5 metres (minimum)
By-law No. 7528/16 Page 6
"S2-17" Zone "MD-H12" "MD-H13"
Zone Zone
(e) Side Yard Depth 1.5 metres except where
(minimum) dwellings on abutting lots share
1.2 metres a common wall, no interior side
yard shall be required adjacent
to that wall on either lot
(f) Rear Yard Depth
(minimum) 7.5 metres 7.5 metres 6.0 metres
(g) Flankage Yard
not applicable Depth (minimum) 2.7 metres
(h) Building Height
9.0 metres · 12.0 metres (maximum)
(i) Driveway Width
6.0 metres 3.7 metres (maximum)
U) Parking 4.0 parking spaces 2.0 parking spaces per Requirements per dwelling unit dwelling unit (minimum)
(k) Visitor Parking
Requirements 0.25 of a parking space per dwelling unit
(minimum)
(I) Garage Minimum 1 private garage per lot attached to the
Requirements main building, the vehicular entrance of which shall
be located not less than 6.0 metres from the common
element condominium street
(m) Interior Garage A private garage A private garage shall have a
Size (minimum) shall have a minimum width of 3.0 metres
minimum width of and a minimum depth of
5.5 metres and a 6.0 metres provided, however,
minimum depth of the width may include 1 interior
6.0 metres step and the depth may include
provided, however, 2 interior steps
the width may
include 1 interior
step and the
depth may include
2 interior steps
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(3) Special Provisions ("S2-17", "MD-H12" and "MD-H13" Zones)
(a) Projections such as window sills, chimney breasts, fireplaces, belt
courses, cornices, pilasters, eaves, eave troughs and other similar
architectural features may be permitted in any required yard,
provided that no such feature projects into the required yard more
than 0.6 metres or half the distance of the required yard, whichever is
less;
(b) A porch, uncovered deck or balcony may encroach into any required
front yard to a maximum of 2.0 metres or half the distance of the
required yard, whichever is less;
(c) A porch, uncovered deck or balcony may encroach into any required
flankage yard to a maximum of 2.0 metres;
(d) A porch or uncovered deck may encroach into any required rear yard
to a maximum of 2.0 metres;
(e) Stairs to a porch or uncovered deck may encroach to within 0.3 metres
of the front lot line or flankage lot line; to within 1.0 metres of a rear
lot line; and to within 0.6 metres of a side lot line;
(f) A bay, box or bow window, with or without foundation, having a
maximum width of 4.0 metres may encroach into any required yard to
a maximum of 0.6 metres or half the distance of the required yard,
whichever is less;
(g) Air conditioners are permitted on a lot provided they are located in
the rear yard or side yard or on a balcony or roof. In addition, such
units shall not be located any closer than 0.6 metres to a side lot line
and shall not be located on any easement in favour of the City;
(h) A balcony located above the first floor projecting or inset in the rear
wall of a building on lands zoned "S2-17" on Schedule I to this By-law
are prohibited;
(i) Outdoor Private Amenity Area for lands zoned "MD-H13" on
Schedule I to this By-law:
(i) a minimum of 14 square metres of outdoor private amenity area
shall be .provided on the balcony above the garage and located
at the rear of the dwelling unit;
(ii) accessory structures such as pergolas, sheds or other similar
structures shall not be permitted on the balcony above the
garage at the rear of the dwelling unit;
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(iii) the outdoor private amenity area located above the garage at
the rear of the dwelling unit shall not be enclosed.
(4) Special Regulations ("S2-17", "MD-H12" and "MD-H13" Zones)
(a) Despite the provisions of Section 5.6 of By-law 2520, as amended,
the requirement for the frontage on a public street shall be satisfied
by establishing frontage on a common element condominium street
for the lands on Schedule I to this By-law;
(b) Despite Section 5.(4)(a) above, the lot line abutting Liverpool Road
shall be deemed to be the Front Lot Line for the lands Zoned
"MD-H13" on Schedule I to this By-law;
(c) Despite provision 5.(1 )(b) and 5.(2) of this By~law, a water meter
building required by the Region of Durham for the purpose of
measuring the quantity of water delivered shall be exempt from
"MD-H12" zone use provisions and zone requirements;
(d) Section 6.3 of By-law 2520, as amended, shall not apply to the lands
zoned "S2-17", "MD-H12" and "MD-H13" on Schedule I to this
By-law;
(e) Section 6.6a)(iv) of By-law 2520, as amended, shall not apply to the
lands zoned "MD-H13" on Schedule I to this By-law;
(f) Sections 5.20 and 6.5 of By-law 2520, as amended, shall not apply to
the lands zoned "MD-H12" and "MD-H13" on Schedule I to this
By-law.
6. Section 37 Provisions
(a) An indexed cash contribution of $275,000.00 to be paid to the City prior to
site plan approval, to be allocated towards capital improvements to the
Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Memorial Park;
(b) The cash contribution identified in Section 6.(a) of this By-law shall
be indexed in accordance with the most current Statistics Canada
Non-Residential Construction Price Index reported quarterly by Statistics
Canada, calculated from the date of passing of this by-law to the date of
payment by the owner;
(c) In the event the cash contribution referred to in Section 6.(af of this By-law
has not been used for the intended purposes within 3 years of the By-law
coming into force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for
another purpose, at the discretion of the Director, City Development, in
consultation with the Ward Councillor(s), provided that the purposes will
benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands;
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(d) Pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and subject-to compliance with
this By-law, the increase in density of the development is permitted
beyond that otherwise permitted on the subject lands shown on Schedule I
to this By-law in return for the provision by the owner, at the owner's
expense of the facilities, s~rvices and matters set out in Section 6.(a) of
this By-law and which are secured by one or more agreements pursuant
to Subsection 37(3) of the Planning Act that are in a form and registered
on title to the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;
(e) The owner shall not use, or permit the use of, a building or structure
erected with an increase in density pursuant to this By-law unless all
provisions and obligations in this By-law are met; and
(f) Despite Section 5.(2)(a) of this By-law, an additional 10 dwelling units are
permitted upon execution and registration on title of a Section 37
agreement pursuant to Section 6.(d) of this By-law.
7. Model Homes
(1) A maximum of 2 model homes, together with not fewer than 2 parking
spaces per Model Home, may be constructed on the lands zoned "S2-17"
as set out in Schedule I attached to this By-law prior to the division of
those lands by lifting of part lot control;
(2) A maximum of 1 block, together with not fewer than 2 parking spaces per
Model Home, may be constructed on the lands zoned "MD-H12" as set out
in Schedule I attached to this By-law prior to the division of those lands by
lifting of part lot control;
(3) A maximum of 1 block, together with not fewer than 2 parking spaces per
Model Home, may be constructed on the lands zoned "MD-H13" as set out
in Schedule I attached to this By:..law prior to the division of those lands by
lifting of part lot control;
(4) For the purpose of this By-law, "Model Home" shall mean a dwelling unit
which is not used for residential purpose, but which is used exclusively for
sales, display and marketing purposes pursuant to an agreement with the
City of Pickering.
8. By-law 2520
By-law 2520, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent
necessary to give effect to the pr-ovisions of this By-law as it applies to the area
set out in Schedule I to this By-law. Definitions and subject matters not
specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by relevant provisions of
By-law 2520, as amended.
By-law No. 7528/16
9. Effective Date ·
This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the
Planning Act.
By-law passed this 1 ih day of December, 2016.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debbie Shields, City Clerk
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PlCKERlNG
To: Debbie Shields
City Clerk
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Copy: (Acting) Director, City Development
Subject: Request for Part Lot Control By-law
Owner: E. Raponi
Memo
November21, 2016
Part Lots 4 and 5, Plan 40M-1918, being Parts 4 and 5, Plan 40R-19416
File: PLC.40M-1918.6 ·
The subject lands have been developed in accordance with the appropriate Subdivision
Agreement and ~oning By-law to allow for the construction of a single detached dwelling unit on
each part. ·
As the construction of the dwelling units on each of Parts 4 and 5, Plan 40R-19416 is nearing
completion, a Part Lot Control By-law is required to ensure the legal conveyance of the lands.
Attached is. a location map and a draft by-law, enactment of which will exempt these lands from
the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act, thus permitting transfers of those parts into
separate ownership. This draft by-law is attached for the consideration of City Council at its
meeting scheduled for December 12,2016.
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·Attachments Location Map
Draft By-law
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To:
KERlNG
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
From: Catherine Rose
Chief Planner
Memo
December 6, 2016
Copy: Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Subject: Amending By-law for
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-005/P
Altona Land Development Corporation (Geranium Homes)
Part of Lot 33, Range 3 BFC
(1484 and 1498 Altona Road)
Amending By-law 7532/16
Statutory Public Meeting Date
Planning & Development Committee Date
Purpose and Effect of By-law
Council Meeting Date
Note
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April11, 2016
December 5, 2016 ·
To adopt Amendment 28 to the Pickering Official
Plan to re-designate the lands located at the
southwest corner of Altona Road and Twyn Rivers
Drive from "Urban Residential Areas-Low Density
Areas" to Urban Residential Areas-Medium
Density Areas" to facilitate a residential common
element condominium development and to add a
new policy to the Rougemount Neighbourhood
policies restricting the maximum number of
residential units.
December 12, 2016
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Attachments By-law Text
By-law Schedule pdf
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By:law No. 7532116
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. Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 28 to the
·._Official Plan for the CityQf Pickering(OPA 15--005/P) .... ··
Whereas pursuantto the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.p,~ 13, supsections 1Y(22)ar1d ·
· -21{ 1 ), the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering may, by by-law, adopt
.. ·amendments to the Official PlaQ for the City of Pickering; . . . . . . ..
. And whereas pursuant to Section 17(1 0) of the Pi~nningAct, the Minister of Municipal .
. Affairs arid Housing has by order authodzed Regional Council to pass a by-'.lawto . .
·exempt proposed area municipal official plan .a!Tlendments from its approyal; · ·
... And wheteas~on February 2~; 2000 Regional Council passed. By-law 1'1 /2000 which.
allowsthe Regionto exempfpropo~ed area munidpai Official plan amendmentsfmm its .·· · ··
approval; · ·· ' · · · · · · · ·
. Andwhereas the Region has: advised thafArhendment28 tothe CityofPlckering:
·Official PlanisexemptfromRegional approvpl; .·· · · · · · · · ·
.•. NowthereforelheCouncil ofThe Corporation of the CityofPicker'ing.hereby enadsas. follows: ·· · · ·· · · · ·. · ·
··1. ••· That A.mehdment28 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto as · ·
Exhibit "A", Is herebyadopted; .· · · · · ·
2. That the City Clerk-is bereby authorized and directed to forward. to tbe Regional . . .·
. Municipality. of Durham the documentation requiredby Procedure: Area Municipal._ .... ·· · · .. ·
· · Official Plans and Amendments.·_ .· · · · ·
3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the daiofthe final passing hereof. · · ·· · ·· · · · · ·
· ..... ·,
-· . By-law passed this 12th day of December, 2016. .·
·David Ryan, Mayor_ . . .
Debbie Shield,s, City Clerk·
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Exhibit ~~A" to By-law 7532/16
. Recomtnended A~endment28 ..
· to the City otPickering Official Plan
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llliplementatiqn:
Interpretation:
OPA 15'-001;5/P
A 18!15 '· .· sp~2o 1s-o8 · ·
CP~2015-03
. 2. Revising Section 11.7, Rougemount Neighbourhood policies,
in Chapter Eleven, Urban Neighbourhoods, by moving the
word "and;' at the end of subsection (d) to the end of .
. subsection (e), and adding a new subsection (f) to read as
· follows: · · · ..
.. "(f).·· · despiteTable 6 ofChapter Three .,..Land Use,. ·
permit a max'imum of 22 residential. units on the
lcju1d$ tocated at the southwest corner of . ·
Altona Road and Twyn .Rivers Drive thatare ·
d~signated "Urban Residentiai.Are(ls...,. Medium
Density Areas." · · · · · ·
The provisions set forth inthe City of Pickering Official Plan, as • .
amend~d, reg'arding the implementation of the Plan shallapply in
.. regard to:this AlllendmentThe numbering ofthe policy sections in·.
this amendment.is subjec::t t() change 'in_ accordancewiththe .. · ·.
sequencing of approvals: . ·. · · · '
The provisions set forth in the City 9fPickering Official Plan, as.
amended, regarding the interpretation of the Pl9n shall apply in ·
regardto this Amendment. · ·· · · · · '
Altona Land Development Corporation . ·
The Corporation 9f the City of Pick~ririg .·
· By-law ·No. 7533/16 _ ..
Being a By-law to amend Re~trictedArea (Zoning)By-law 3036, as .
· qmended, to implement the Official Plan ofthe City ofPic;kedng,
· Region of Durham, in Part of Blocks A. and B, Pian M-998, ·and Part of.·
Lot 22,.Concession 1, Parts-1 to 5:,12, 18 to 23, 40R-8184 (A 15/16).
.. -,·
· Whereas the Council of The Corporation cifthe City of Pickerihg passed By-Iaw 7 492/16 ·.
. amending By-Iaw 3036, as ame-nded by By-law 1612/83, By-law 3476/90, _By-Iaw . . .
5219/98 and By-law 5746100 to add a food store use to the list of permitted uses cin .. ·.
Part ofBiocks A and B., Plan M-998, and Part of Lot 22, Concession 1, Parts 1 to 5, 12.
18 to 23, 40R-8184, in the City of Pickering; · · · · ···· .· · · ·
·' · ...... '
· . And whereas By-iaw 7 492/16 includes an "(H)" Holding Symbol pn3_Cedlng th~ ."C9'' zone
.. categoi)ion Part of BI_ocks A andB, Plan M-998; and Part.oJLot22, Concession 1, .
· Parts 1-fo 5, -12·, t8to 23,40R-8184,· in the_ CitY ofPickering; which has the effect of
•. prevehting the use ,of af6od. store on tt)e subject [arids until such time a Site Pian
Agreement has. been entered into and registered to the 'satiSfaction of the City of
Pickering .to. construct an acoustical barrier along the existing 16a.ding area; . .
... And whereas an c:~mendme~rto·ameridlng By-laV\' Y492tt6,:to remove the'''(H)" Holdi~g .·
·.· '· ·• Symbol.preceding t,he-"C9"·Zone on Part of Blocks A.and B,.Pian M-"998,-and ParfofLot
22,. Concession 1, Parts 1 to 5, 12, 18 to23, 40R-8184, is therefore deemed ·· appropriate; . · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · ·
1.'· ..
Now therefore the CounCil of The ·corporation·of the, CitY of Pickering hereby enacts as.·
follows:· · •· ·:· · .
1. · ·. Schedules t& II
·. ·· ·· · Sched~les I & lfJo By~Iaw7492/16are herepy amended byremoving:the > ·· .•. ··
· -"(Hf Holding Symbol preceding the "C9" Zone designation on Part of BlOcks A ·
· and B, Pipn M,.~98, and Part of Lot 22, ¢onces.sion t,parts 1 :to 5, 12, 18to ~3,
· · · 40R-8184, as set outon Schedules I.& II attachedhereto. · . ·. . . ' . . -~ ' . . . . . . . . . '. . . . ~
· ··· · 2. · ·Text Amendment · ; .
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Section 6.{1) & 6.(2) ofBy-Iaw 7492/16 ?re hereby repealed.:·
3. · , .Area Restrjcted ·._·
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· By-.Iaw 3036, as amended by By""Iaw 1612/83,By..;law3476/9.0,By-Iaw 5219/98,
By-Iaw 57 46/00; and By-Iaw 7 492/16 is-hereby .further amended only to the ·
extent necessary to give .effect to the provisions of this By-Iaw as set out in
Sections 1. and 2. above, and as set out in Schedules I &JI attached hereto .
. .. D.efinitionsandsubject.matter not specifically deait with in this by-layv shaH be
governed byt~erelevantprovisions of By-Iaw 3036, as amended. ·
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