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Present:
Mayor Ryan.
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner ·
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
-Chief Administrative Officer
-Director, City Development & CBO
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T. Prevedel
K. Bentley
P. Bigioni
M. Carpino
J. Yoshida
-Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
R. Holborn
S. Karwowski
S. Cassel
F.Jadoon
R. Michaud
-Director, Community Services
-Deputy Fire Chief
-Director, Engineering Services
-Director, Finance & Treasurer
-City Clerk
-Manager, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
-(Acting) Deputy Clerk
(I) Invocation
Mayor Ryan called-the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
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(Ill) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #30/19
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
In Camera Council Meeting Minutes, December 1 o,· 2018
Council Meeting Minutes, December 10, 2018
Executive Committee Minutes, January 7, 2019
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, January 7, 2019
(IV) Presentations
Michael Angemeer, President/CEO
Veridian Connections
Carried
Michael Angemeer, President/CEO, Veridian Connections, appeared before
Council to present an award recognizing the City of Pickering as one of Veridian's
Conservation Champions for achieving outstanding conservation results in 2017.
Mr. Angemeer stated that since 2013, the City's various retrofit projects have
resulted in a total savings of 59.40 kW and 4,671,791 kWh, the equivalent of
powering 6,2·29 homes a month. He added that Veridian has been proud to work
alongside the City of Pickering in their commitment to energy efficiency and
sustainability and looks forward to continuing to support the City with their energy
saving initiatives.
(V) Delegations
Resolution #31 /19
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow an additional delegation who
had requested to speak after the publication of the Council agenda.
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1. Clint Scott
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Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA)
Re: 2018 Year in Review & 2019 Strategi'c Plan
Colin Thompson, Unit Leader, PARA, appeared before Council, and with the
aid of a power point presentation, provided an overview of the Pickering
Auxilia·ry Rescue Association (PARA)'s 2018 Year in Review & 20t9 Strategic
· Plan. He stated that PARA has been a presence in the community serving
Pickering and broader Durham for over 50 years providing a multitude of
search and rescue services.
Mr. Thompson stated that PARA's services run from late March to mid-
November and that they actively provide patrols from Victoria Day to
Thanksgiving weekend. He provided a historical tasking summary of PARA's
Marine Search & Rescue over the past few years.
He continued providing an overview of the 2019-2021 Strategic & Business
Plan noting that there was a focus· on strengthening the organization,
developing crews, ensuring SAR readiness and also planning for the future.
Four goals are identified in the Plan to achieve this: Community Awareness,
Ass.et Management, Succession Planning and Financial Strength.
Mr. Thompson advised Council that one of their main objectives is to raise
funds to replace aging vessels that date back to the 1990's. He also advised
that they were consulting with Pickering Fire Services to inquire about
partinering for near shore search and rescues and what type of vessel would
best provide that ability.
Discussion ensued with Members enquiring about partnerships with the
Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) and local Fire Departments to share
equipment as needed. Membe,rs also expressed their thanks to PARA and
their volunteers for the work they do in the community on behalf of the residents
of Pickering.
2. Abigail Sampson
Re: Public Consultations and Community Engagement
Regarding Cannabis !sues
Abigail Sampson, Resident of Ward 2, appeared before Council to express her
interest in the upcoming public consultations and community engagement
regarding cannabis issues and urged Council to hold the public consultations
as soon as possible. She provided an overview of the benefits of the use of
cannabis for medicinal purposes and spoke to the potential economic growth
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for the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham for opting in to retail
cannabis stores.
3. Tiara Sillet
Natural Budz
Re: Cannabis Consultations and Community Engagement
Tiara Sillet, Owner of Natural Budz in Pickering, a Cannabis Education and
Patient Intake Centre, appeared before Council to clarify some of the myths
around cannabis noting that recreational cannabis is safer and healthier than
alcohol. She stated that revenues from cannabis would greatly reduce the tax
base for the residents of the City of Pickering. Ms. Sillet submitted a petition to
the City Clerk requesting that the City of Pickering support the legalization of
.cannabis consumption through positive collaboration·and offered her services
to the municipality to educate the community.
(VI) Correspondence
1. Corr.01-19
Tenzin Shomar, Chair, Durham Youth Council
Youth Councillor, Municipality of Clarington
Kyle. Fitzgerald, Past Chair, Durham Youth Council
Youth Councillor, City of Oshawa
info@DurhamYC.ca
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
Resolution #32 /19
That Corr. 01-19 received from the Durham Youth Council providing a brief
overview of their organization and advising of their plans to appear before Council
in the near future be received for information
2. Corr. 02-19
Michael Angemeer
President and CEO
Veridian Corporation
55 Taunton Road East
Ajax, ON L 1T 3V3
Carried
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Discussion ensued with Members questioning the timeline for the establishment of
the new Board Members and how independent Board Members would be selected
to ensure a broad and diverse representation on the new Board.
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
Resolution #33/19
Caried
That Corr. 02-19 received from Michael Angemeer, President and CEO, Veridian
Corporation, seeking Council endorsement to extend the nominations and
appointments of the current Pickering nominated independent directors until the
closing of the merger or until their successors are elected or appointed be
endorsed.·
ViJ) Committee Reports
a) Report EC 2019-01 of the Executive Committee
1. Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 01-19
City of Pickering Magazine
Council Dedsion
Carried
1. · That Council approve, in principal, the creation of a new City of Pickering
magazine, intended to be delivered to all Pickering households;
2. That Council approve, in principal, to sole-source the project management
of the magazine to Graymatter Marketing Solutions; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
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2. Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 01-19
Municipal Bridge Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Restrictions
-By-law to establish a load limit for certain bridges under the jurisdiction of the
City of Pickering
Council Decision
· 1. That the attached draft By-law limiting the gross vehicle weight of any
vehicle or any class thereof, passing over certain bridges, under the
jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering be enacted; and
2. That the appropriate ~:lfficials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Resolution #34/19
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by C_ouncillor Brenner
That Report 2019-01 of the Executive Committee meeting held on January 7, 2019
be adopted.
Carried
b) Report PD_ 2019-01 of the Planning & Development Committee
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 01-19
Transfer of Lands to the Region of Durham for Kington Road (Highway 2) Bus Rapid
Transit Project
-Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 1
and 2, Plan 40R-30190 ·
-Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan
40R-30190
Council Decision
1. That Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated
as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-30190 and Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489,
Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R-30190 be declared
surplus to the needs of the City of Pickering and be transferred to the
Regional Municipal of Durham for nominal consideration; 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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Resolution #35/19
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Report 2019-01. of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on
January 7, 2019 be adopted save and except Item 1.
1. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN O 1-19
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/18
King Mushroom Investments
Part of Lot 18, Range 3, ow Parts 1 to 7, Plan 40R-7994
(985 Brock Road)
Carried
Discussion ensued with regards to the rezoning for site plan issues for the Durham
Live development and whether the City is involved in this process. Staff advised
that they are aware of the efforts on the part of the property owner to secure the
lands needed for road improvements; however, only regional staff have been
involved in these meetings to discuss the options and the benefits of the land
transactions.
Resolution #36/19
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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1. That Zoning By-:law Amendment Application 1A 05/18, submitted by King
Mushroom Investments, to permit "office-associated commercial
establishment", "personal service shop", "printing establishment" and
"vehicle repair shop" uses on lands municipally known as 985 Brock Road
be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in
Appendix I to Report PLN 01-19 be forwarded to Council for enactment.
(VIII) Reports -New and Unfinished Business
1. Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 02-19 .
Additional Cost of Municipal Services Design for the
· Pickering Innovation Corridor
-"Seaton Community
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Discussion ensued with Members enquiring about the need for additional funding
for this project and impacts to the City's budget. · Staff indicated that it is not
uncommon when developing raw piece of lands that additional costs may be
required to ensure that the infrastructure meets the regional and provincial
guidelines, including the need for additional environmental assessments and
surveys. It was noted by Staff that the costs for this project will be allocated to the
2018 capital budget and that they will be recovered in the future when the City
sells the lands. ·
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
Resolution #37 /19
1. · That the additional fee proposal submitted by Sabourin Kimble &
Associates Ltd. in the amount of $270,000.00 (plus HST) for the change in
scope of work to undertake the necessary studies and design work
associated with the provisions of the municipal services for the Kubota
Canada Ltd. site and other lands within the Pickering Innovation Corridor
be accepted, in accordance with the Purchasing Policy 10.03 (c), as the
assignment is above $50,000.00;
2. That the total net project cost of $610,560.00 be revised· to $875,136.00
(net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to fund the revised
net project cost of $875,136.00 from Capital Budget account
5203.1802.6265; and
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
2. Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 03-19
Contract Agreement
-Creative Class Group -Speaking and Content Engagement Agreement
Discussion ensued with Members enquiring about the location selected to host
the event being in Toronto rather than Pickering. Staff advised that the Toronto
and Region Board of Trade has partnered with the City of Pickering to host this
event to attract multinational companies and promote future economic
developmentin Pickering's Highway 407 corridor and the eastern portion of the·
GTA. Staff further advised that the Toronto location would provide greater ability
to showcase the City.
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Resolution #38/19
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Counci_llor Pickles
1. That Council provide 2019 pre-budget approval in the amount of $60,000
plus HST (account 212f2394.0000), to cover the event costs for 'Your
City. Your Business' including speaking fees, and that staff be directed to
seek sponsorship funding to offset these costs;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract
agreement with Creative Class Group set out in Attachment 1 of this report,
subject to minor revisions as may be.required by the Chief Administrative
Officer, and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
3. That a copy of the report be forwarded to the Region of Durham, Region of
York, City of Markham, Infrastructure Ontario, and the Ministry of Economic
Development, Job Creation and trade; and
4. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report. ·
Carrieq
(IX) Notice of Motions
There were no notices of motion.
(X) By-laws
7673/19 Being a by-law to stop-up and close Part of Lot 25 and Part of the Road
Allowance between Lots 24 and 25, Concession 3, Pickering, designated
as Part 2, 40R.:29947 as a public highway. ··
7674/19. Being a by-law to limit the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or any class
· thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of
the City of Pickering pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.H.8, as amended.
7675/19 Being a by-law to amend Restricted.Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of
Durham in Part of Lot 18, Range 3, Now Parts 1 to 7, Plan 40R-7994 (A
05/18.
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7676/19 Being a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 7362/14 appointing
Inspectors
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Resolution #39/19
That By-law Nos. 7673/19 through 7676/19 be approved.
(XI) Confidential Council -Public Report
Carried·
In accordance with the Procedural By-law 7665/18 and the provisions of the Municipal
Act; an In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting
in that the matters discussed related to personal matters about an identifiable individual.
a) Regional Appointments
Information on the applications were reviewed In Camera in accordance with the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the personal
information was used solely for the purpose of assessing the applicant's
qualifications for nominations to Durham Regional Committees.
Resolution #40/19
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That the following individuals be nominate_d to· Durham Region Council for their
consideration as follows:
i) Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
Gord (Fuzz) Taylor
~urham Environmental Advisory Committee
Dr. Ozair Chaudhry
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ii) Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee ·
Abdul Macci
Carried
(XII) Other Business
1) Councillor Ashe inquired about the viability of establishing an online ploughing
map similar to that of the Town or Ajax. The CAO indicated that staff are
currently reviewing this type of application.
2) Councillor Ashe inquired about the possibility of the City implementing an
electronic on-street parking permit program similar to that of the Town of Ajax.
The CAO advised that he would review this with staff.
3) Councillor McLean requested that By-law Services revisit the current parking
situation on Sandy Beach Road and stated that there were several tractor
trailers parked on the side of the street creating fumes from idling for long
periods of time and traffic issues and disruption for area residents. He further
mentioned the need to review the efficiencies in the practice of naving 2 by-law
enforcement officers in a vehicle for snow enforcement at this time of the year.
4) Councillor Brenner commended Operations staff for their efforts for the snow
clearing over the weekend and suggested that the City needs to address the
on street parking issues to ensure ploughs can clear the snow when needed.
5) Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of
Motion at the February Council meeting regarding a Safe Community
Neighbourhood Safety Strategy.
6) Councillor Cumming inquired about property standards in the City and whether ·
there was a mechanism in place for residents who do not clear away fallen
leaves which create drainage problems in certain neighborhoods once the ice
an~ snow forms on top of them. Staff indicated that property standards are
managed through the Clean & Clear By-law on a complaint basis and when
complaints are received, staff investigate and act accqrdingly.
(XIII) Confirmation By-law
By-law Number #7677 /19
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Councillor Ashe, seconded by Councillor Butt moved for leave to introduce a
By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of January 28, 2019.
(XIV) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:28pm.
Dated this 28th day of January, 2019.
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Susyn Cassel
City Clerk
Carried
Carried