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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 27, 2019ot PICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Also Present: T. Prevedel P. Bigioni M. Carpino J. Hagg R. Holborn S. Karwowski C. Rose T. Higgins S. Cassel L. Harker - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor - Director, Community Services - Fire Chief Director, Engineering Services - Director, Finance & Treasurer - Chief Planner - Accessibility Coordinator - City Clerk - Deputy Clerk 1. Invocation Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Adoption of Minutes Resolution #82119 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner Council Minutes, April 23, 2019 Executive Committee Minutes, May 6, 2019 1 Gly 6f DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Special Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2019 (Confidential Special Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2019 — provided under separate cover) Planning & Development Committee Minutes, May 6, 2019 Carried 4. Presentations There were no presentations. 5. Delegations 5.1 Jake Farr PFLAG Canada Durham Region Re: Rainbow Crosswalks Jake Farr, President, PFLAG Durham Region, appeared before Council to provide an overview of PFLAG's activities which include providing education, support and resources pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Mr. Farr provided information to Council regarding rainbow crosswalks noting other municipalities who have installed or will be installing rainbow crosswalks or other rainbow installations. Mr. Farr requested the support of Pickering Council to install a rainbow crosswalk in a prominent location within the City, A brief question and answer period ensured regarding how locations are identified, costs, and potential suitable locations in the City. 5.2 Eileen Higdon Re: Environmental and Economic Viability of a Pickering Airport Eileen Higdon appeared before Council and raised questions pertaining to the economic viability of a Pickering Airport. Ms. Higdon noted that there is no business case for an airport, and expressed concerns regarding the environmental impacts associated with an airport. 5.3 Glenn Lang, Member, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) and John McLellan, Ajax -Pickering Board of Trade, Liaison to ACC Re: Corr. 11-19, 2018 Year End Report and 2019 Proposed Work Plan Glenn Lang, Member, AAC, appeared before Council to provide the Committee's 2018 Year End Report and 2019 Proposed Work Plan. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, Mr. Lang outlined the 2 CO DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Committee's recent accomplishments, including the creation of a Service Animal Task Force. He noted that there is still lots of work to do, and that the Committee's upcoming priorities included improving housing standards, facilitating employment opportunities for those with disabilities, and improved transit and community access. 5.4 Glenn Brown Re: Report PLN 08-19, Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Study — Status Update and Recommended Vision and intensification Scenario (Phase 2 of the South Pickering Intensification Study) Glenn Brown appeared before Council to raise concerns regarding the South Pickering Intensification Study. Mr. Brown referred to his correspondence dated May 6, 2019 which was submitted to Members of Council prior to the May 6th Planning and Development Committee Meeting. He suggested that instead of growth, the City should be focusing on repairing and maintaining its' existing infrastructure. He stated that the world is running out of sand for cement, and that combined with climate change issues, the City should focus on projects with fewer roads and hard surfaces. 5.5 Elizabeth Wallis Re: Corr. 13-19, Motion for Autism Resolution and Ontario Government's Pause Plan — Support for Needs Based Therapy for Autism Elizabeth Wallis appeared before Council in support of the Motion for Autism Resolution and Ontario Government's Pause Plan. Ms. Wallis provided an overview of the current lack of financial support for families impacted by autism in the community, and provided personal examples of the financial, physical, and emotional struggles that these families face. Ms. Wallis requested that Pickering Council demonstrate their support by passing the resolution outlined in Correspondence 13-19. A question and answer period ensued regarding government funding changes to the autism program and the associated impacts. 5.6 Elisha Chesler, Director, Sunshine Learning Centre Inc. Re: Impacts on Changes to Autism Funding Elisha Chester, Director, Sunshine Learning Centre Inc., appeared before Council to request support for the resolution outlined in Correspondence 1319. Ms. Chesler provided an overview of Applied 3 C4 el DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy, the most widely recognized therapy for children with autism, and stated that the proposed funding cuts will result in sub -optimal treatment for these children. She also noted that the funding cuts will mean fewer educational support staff in schools, and an increase in children entering schools with developmental issues. Ms, Chesler stated that she supports moving towards a "needs -based" system. A question and answer period ensued regarding impacts on college programs for specialized teaching for children with developmental issues, financial impacts on families, wait lists for programs, and how Ontario compares to other provinces. 5.7 Abigail Sampson Re: Corr. 10-19, New Regional Smoke -Free By-law (2019 -MOH -2) Abigail Sampson appeared before Council in support of the New Regional Smoke -Free By-law, but with a suggested amendment. Ms. Sampson noted that the proposed by-law does not include provisions for exemptions for cannabis patients. She stated that patients that require immediate results from cannabis typically smoke or vape and removing their right to do this in certain spaces may be infringing on their human rights. A question and answer period ensued regarding the duty to accommodate cannabis patients, and whether Ms. Sampson had provided her comments to the Region of Durham for their consideration. 6. Correspondence Resolution #83119 Moved by Councillor Mclean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the rules of procedure be suspended to change the order of the agenda to bring forward Item 6,7, Corr. 13-19, regarding a motion for autism, as the next item of business. Carried on a Two -Thirds Vote 4 czy4 DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 6.7 Corr. 13-19 Elizabeth Wallis Re: Motion for Autism Resolution Resolution #84/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner Whereas according to the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Medical Association Journal, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is one of the most common developmental disabilities in Canada with 1 in 66 children diagnosed and approximately 1% of the Canadian population affected by ASD, which means there are approximately 100,000 Ontarians on the autism spectrum; And whereas ASD is a life-long neurological disorder that affects the way a person communicates and relates to the people and world around them; And whereas while ASD affects every child differently, their symptoms, abilities, and experiences can improve over time with the help of therapies and supportive practices, with evidence demonstrating that when children start behavioural intervention between ages 2 and 5, they gain improvements in cognitive and language development, are better prepared for school, and have better longterm outcomes in adulthood; And whereas the Provincial Government has recently introduced new funding programs and service delivery approaches intended to address waitlists for treatment and other challenges within the existing ASD support system; And whereas considerable concerns have been expressed about these funding and program changes by a broad variety of stakeholders including Autism Ontario, physicians, educators, therapists, clinicians, and parents; And whereas these concerns speak to such matters as the inadequacy of funding, inflexibility of treatment programs, and lack of appropriate training and resources within classrooms that will be expected to support ASD students -- any of which can 5 C, --L DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm detrimentally affects families across Ontario including those in the City of Pickering; Now therefore let it be resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering formally requests that the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services suspend implementation of its planned changes to the Ontario autism program pending meaningful consultation with a broad range of relevant stakeholders and inclusion of any necessary revisions to the program to ensure that autistic children receive the support they need to thrive within their communities, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Ford, Minister Mulroney, local MPP's in Pickering -Uxbridge and Durham, and the Association of Municipalities, Ontario. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 6.1 Corr. 07-19 Marisa Carpino, Director, Community Services Re: Request to Deaccession Artifacts at Pickering Museum Village — April 2019 Deaccession List Resolution #85119 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 07-19, dated May 7, 2019, from Marisa Carpino, Director, Community Services, requesting approval for the deaccession of artifacts as proposed by City staff and endorsed by the Cultural Advisory Committee on April 30, 2019, be approved. Carried 6.2 Corr. 08-19 Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Region of Durham Re: Durham Vision Zero — A Strategic Road Safety Action Plan for the Regional Municipality of Durham (2019-W-27) Resolution #86/19 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Cumming 6 city 6,)/ DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm That Corr. 08-19, dated April 26, 2019, from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding Durham Vision Zero — A Strategic Road Safety Action Plan for the Regional Municipality of Durham (2019-W-27), be received for information. Carried 6.3 Corr. 09-19 Guy Giorno, Integrity Commissioner Re: 2018 Annual Report Resolution #87119 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Corr. 09-19, dated May 7, 2019, from Guy Giorno, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Pickering, regarding the 2018 Annual Report, be received for information. Carried 6.4 Corr. 10-19 Memo from Paul Bigioni, Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, regarding correspondence received from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Region of Durham Re: New Regional Smoke -Free By-law (2019 -MOH -2) A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, regarding medical exemptions for cannabis and the Human Rights Code. Resolution #88/19 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That Corr. 10-19 dated April 26, 2019, from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the new Regional Smoke -Free By-law (2019 -MOH -2), be received; and, 7 DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that the City of Pickering consents to the By-law as presented. Carried 6.5 Corr. 11-19 Tim Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Pickering Re: 2018 Year End Report and 2019 Proposed Work Plan Resolution #89/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Corr. 11-19, dated May 10, 2019, from Tim Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Pickering, submitting the 2018 Year End Report and 2019 Proposed Work Plan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, be received for information. Carried 6.6 Corr. 12-19 Tanya Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services, City of Pickering Re: 2018 Report & 2019 Work Plan Resolution #90/19 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Corr. 12-19, dated May 9, 2019, received from Tanya Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services, City of Pickering, submitting the 2018 Report & 2019 Work Plan for the Cultural Advisory Committee, be received for information. Carried 6.8 Corr. 14-19 Elizabeth Martelluzzi, Planner II — Heritage, City of Pickering Re: Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 2018 Year End Report and 2019 Workplan Resolution 1191/19 8 cdy DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Corr. 14-19, dated May 27, 2019, received from Elizabeth Martelluzzi, Planner II — Heritage, City of Pickering, submitting the 2018 Year End Report and 2019 Workplan for the Heritage Committee, be received for information. Carried 6.9 Corr. 15-19 Chris Jones, Director of Planning and Regulation, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) Re: Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Comments for Conservation Authority Development Permits — Environmental Registry of Ontario Notice Number 013-4992 Resolution #92/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That Corr. 15-19, dated May 17, 2019, received from Chris Jones, Director of Planning and Regulation, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), regarding Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Comments for Conservation Authority Development Permits -- Environmental Registry of Ontario Notice Number 013-4992 be received for information. Carried 7. Report EC 2019-05 of the Executive Committee 7.1 Director, City Development & CBD, Report PLN 12-19 Bonus Zoning Policy, City of Pickering Council Decision That the Bonus Zoning Policy, dated May 6, 2019, be approved as set out in Appendix 1 to Report PLN 12-19. 9 -cdy (if DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 7.2 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 07-19 Development Charges Reserve Fund -- Statement of the Treasurer for the Year Ended December 31, 2018 Council Decision That Report HN 07-19 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Reserve Fund, be received for information. Resolution #93119 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Report EC 2019-05 of the Executive Committee meeting held on May 6, 2019 be adopted. Carried 8. Report PD 2019-04 of the Planning & Development Committee 8.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 09-19 Update to the Municipal Heritage Register Council Decision 1. That the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register, dated May 2019, as set out in Appendix I to report PLN 09-19, be approved; and 2. That the City Development Department be directed to update the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register every two years. 8.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 10-19 Heritage Permit Application HP 02/19 Request for removal of cattle barn at 1860 Seventh Concession Road Council Decision That the Heritage Permit Application HP 02/19 to remove a cattle barn located at 1860 Seventh Concession be approved. 10 edy DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 8.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 11-19 Official Plan Amendment OPA 18-001/P Zoning By-Iaw Amendment Application A 02/18 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2018-02 Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP -2018-01 Icon Forest District Limited Northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Altana Road (2024 and 2026 Altona Road, and 200 Finch Avenue) Council Decision 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-001/P, submitted by Icon Forest District Limited, to re -designate the lands located on the northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Altona Road from "Urban Residential Areas — Low Density Areas" to "Urban Residential Areas Medium Density Areas" to allow a residential common element condominium development be approved, and that the draft by-Iaw to adopt Amendment 34 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 11-19 be forwarded to Council for enactment; 2. That Zoning By-Iaw Amendment Application A 02/18, submitted by Icon Forest District Limited, to facilitate a residential common element condominium development consisting of 40 semi-detached and 68 townhouse units on the lands located at the northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Altona Road, be endorsed subject to the provisions contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 11-19, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-Iaw to Council for enactment; 3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2018-02, submitted by Icon Forest District Limited, to establish a single development block to facilitate a common element condominium, as shown on Attachment #4 to Report PLN 11-19, and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix 111, be endorsed; 4. That Informational Revision 23 to the Pickering Official Plan Rouge Park Neighbourhood Map 24 to delete the symbols for a "Proposed Separate Elementary School' and "`Proposed Park", as set out in Appendix IV, be approved; and 11 Glry 1- PICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 5. That the changes to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guideline Figure A - Tertiary Plan, as shown on Appendix V to Report PLN 11-19, to delete the "Future Elementary School", "Neighbourhood Park", "Potential Access Location" and "Potential Heritage Home", be approved. 8.5 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 13-19 The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Pian: Agricultural and Rural System Discussion Paper, March 2019 Council Decision 1. That the Region maintain the current goals and directions for the Agricultural/Rural System, and expand the goals and directions for the Agricultural/Rural System in Durham to: • support the diversification of agricultural uses and value-added agriculture; • support edge planning that will protect farm operations and improve land use compatibility between agricultural and urban land uses; • plan for climate change impacts; • acknowledge the important relationship between the Prime Agricultural Areas and the Agri -Food Network, and • support the provision of reliable fiber optic services to the rural area; 2. That the Region retain its current approach to referencing the MDS, as amended from time to time, and allow area municipalities the flexibility to implement and interpret the MDS formulae at the local level; 3. That the Region require local official plans to incorporate buffer areas along the urban/agricultural interface as a mechanisms to address land use conflicts arising between urban and real land uses; 12 Cdy DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 4. That the Region provide high level policy support for, and recognition of, urban agriculture as part of the Region's Agricultural System, while also encouraging area municipalities to support urban agriculture though policies and zoning; 5. That the Region update any technical matters that may have occurred within the Duffins/Rouge Agricultural Preserve and Seaton Specific Policy Area lands since their designation in the Regional Plan; 6. That the Region broaden its policies to recognize "new" types of agriculture -related and "on-farm" diversified; enable area municipalities to consider these types of uses through zoning by-law amendments and/or site plan approval, and to detail criteria for these uses in local official plans; and further that the Region include in its new Official Plan "caps" for certain scales of agricultural -related and on-farm diversified use operations that would trigger a more comprehensive planning review process; 7. That the Region acknowledge and address the concerns identified by staff related to the Provincial Agricultural System Mapping — Prime Agricultural Area designation as it affects the City of Pickering, as discussed in section 2.6.3 of this Report (PLN 13-19); 8. That the Region revise its lot creation policy permitting severance of a farm dwelling rendered surplus by farm consolidations, to only those circumstances when a farmer acquires an immediately abutting farm in Prime Agricultural Areas within the Agricultural System; 9. That the Region maintain the "Major Open Space" designation on non -prime agricultural lands in the new Regional Official Plan rather the change to the Province's preference for Durham to use a "Rural Lands" designation; 10.That the Region introduce policies to restrict large solar farms from locating on prime agricultural lands; 11.That the Region recognize the Rouge National Urban Park and its management objectives in the new Regional Official Plan; 12.That the Region update its aggregate resources policies in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 and the Growth Plan 2017; and further the Region remove the designations of High 13 Cly DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Potential Aggregate Resource Areas on lands within the limits of Settlement Areas (e.g., Barclay Estates); 13.That the Region enable area municipalities to allow accessory uses on golf courses, subject to criteria controlling the scale of the accessory use; and 14. That the Region acknowledge the exception for a cemetery use on lands located northeast of the Hamlet of Greenwood, between Highway 407 and Highway 7, reflected as "E3" on Schedule I of the Land Use Structure in the Pickering Official Plan, by including a policy exception in the Regional Official Plan. Resolution #94119 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report PD 2019-04 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on May 6, 2019 be adopted, save and except Item 8.1, Report PLN 08-19. Carried 8.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 08-19 Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Study -Status Update and Recommended Vision and Intensification Scenario (Phase 2 of the South Pickering Intensification Study) A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Staff regarding correspondence received from Weston Consulting on May 24, 2019, pertaining to comments for consideration, including the requirement for ongoing flexibility within the Study. City Staff confirmed that as applications for this area are received, they will work with applicants to ensure that the proposed vision for the corridor is adhered to. Resolution #95/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner 14 CGS DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 1. That Council endorse the Recommended Vision for the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node, contained in Appendix I; 2. That Council endorse the Recommended Intensification Scenario for the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node, contained in Appendix 11, subject to the following: a) that the Recommended intensification Scenario be revised by replacing the words "Maximum Height (Storeys)" under the sub- heading "Land Use/Built Form" in the legend of the Scenario Maps, depicted on pages 29, 31, 33, and 35, with the words "Notional Height (Storeys)", and b) that the text within the Recommended Intensification Scenario contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 08-19 with the Recommended Intensification Scenario Report, dated March 2019, be revised accordingly to delete the references to "maximum" building heights; 3. That staff be authorized to initiate Phase 3 of the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Study; and 4. That a copy of Report PLN 08-19 be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Ministry of Transportation, and Parks Canada. Carried 9. Reports -- New and Unfinished Business 9.1 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 10-19 Inter -Creditor Agreement between Elexicon Energy, Elexicon Corporation and Municipal Shareholders and Toronto Dominion Bank Resolution #96/19 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That Report FIN 10-19 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer be approved; 15 DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 2. That Council pass the attached By-law, approving the Inter -Creditor Agreement between the Toronto Dominion Bank, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Belleville, the Town of Whitby, the City of Pickering and Elexicon Corporation and Elexicon Energy Inc.; 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the required agreements to give effect thereto; and 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 9.2 Director, Community Services, Report CS 29-19 Canada Cultural Investment Fund: Strategic Initiatives — Pickering Museum Village Cultural Tourism Project Resolution #97/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That Council endorse the City of Pickering's application to the Canada Cultural Investment Fund for the Pickering Museum Village Cultural Tourism project by way of a Council resolution; 2. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Jennifer O'Connell, MP, Pickering -Uxbridge; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 9.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 14-19 Proposed Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 and Provincial Housing Supply Action Pian — Environmental Registry of Ontario Numbers 019-0016, 019-0017, and 019-0021 Resolution #98/19 16 c4 611 DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 prn Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming 1. That Council receive for information and review, a copy of City of Toronto Report CC7.3 of the City Manager, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, dated May 14, 2019, titled "Proposed Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019) and the Housing Supply Action Plan — Preliminary City Comments", provided as Appendix I to Report PLN 14-19; 2. That Council endorse the following recommendations of the City of Toronto Report CC7.3 as they apply to the City of Pickering: #2, #3 and #4 requesting the Province consult further with municipalities; #8 though #21 requesting the Province amend Bill 108 for the Planning Act; #22 through #29 requesting the Province amend Bill 108 for the Development Charges Act; and #30 through #36 requesting the Province amend Bill 108 for the Ontario Heritage Act„ and, 3. That a copy of Report PLN 14-19 and Council's resolution on the Report be forwarded to: the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Environmental Registry of Ontario; the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering Ajax; and the Region of Durham. Carried 10. Motions and Notice of Motions 10.1 Re -Creation of the Beachfront Park Discussion ensued regarding timelines for the completion of the work plan, community input into the new park plan and whether there is the potential for funding from the sponsorship program. Resolution #99119 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner Whereas in 1997, the City of Pickering adopted the Waterfront 2001 Interim Task Force report; 17 cis oh DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Whereas the Task Force report was the foundation leading to the construction of the Beachfront Park to serve as a Zink to the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a Nautical Village and marine destination, a tourist destination, and a place for families to enjoy one of Pickering's jewels - "Lake Ontario and Frenchman's Bay"; Whereas for two decades, the Frenchman's Bay east waterfront has grown in popularity as not only a recreational place, but a place to appreciate Pickering's rich history and the importance of environmental stewardship; Whereas in spite of all efforts to maintain our Beachfront Park, the impact of global warming and climate change has resulted in water levels increasing to record levels, causing severe flooding and damage to properties across the entire Lake Ontario shoreline; Whereas the frequency of storms and winds off the lake has become the norm resulting in many of the amenities that were built on the shoreline of Lake Ontario, including the Beachfront Park to be damaged to the point that many can no longer be restored; And whereas the Council for the Corporation of the City of Pickering and its residents deem the re-creation of a new Beachfront Park as a priority; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed through the direction of the CAO to: 1. Report back to Council prior to the December 16, 2019 Council meeting on a work plan that will include: a) A process to engage subject experts, residents, and community partners to begin discussions in 2020 on the re-- creation of a new park plan; and, b) Possible sources of funding including gas tax revenues, grants associated with the carbon tax and other environmental incentives offered by the Federal and or Provincial Government, a funding formula that could draw from a dedicated casino revenue account, development charges, and other sources that may exist. 18 DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 2, Incorporate funds in the 2020 current budget to hire required resources to assist in the planning for the Beachfront Park Plan. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 11. By-laws 11.1 By-law 7694/19 Being a by-Iaw to stop -up and close certain portions of Wingarden Crescent and Shade Master Drive as public highways, release and abandon access/maintenance easements in favour of the City and convey certain lands and interests in land to the abutting owners, subject to required easements. 11.2 By-law 7695/19 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an inter -creditor agreement between the Toronto Dominion Bank, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Belleville, the Town of Whitby, the City of Pickering and Elexicon Corporation and Elexicon Energy Inc. 11.3 By-law 7696/19 Being a By-Iaw to adopt Amendment 34 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering (OPA 18-001/P). Resolution ##100/19 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Bylaw Nos. 7694/19 through 7696/19 be approved. Carried 12. Confidential Council — Public Report In accordance with the provisions of Section 239 of the Municipal Act and Procedural By-Iaw 7665/18, an In Camera meeting of Council was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting in that the matters discussed related to; 19 C4 DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; • a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, • advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 12.1 Verbal Update from the Director, Engineering Services and Presentation from Kevin Phillips and Anoushka Martil, AECOM Re: Potential Acquisition of Land Mayor Ryan stated that during the in -camera session, Council received a verbal update from the Director of Engineering Services and a presentation from AECOM pertaining to the potential acquisition of land. Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] 12.2 Appointments to Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Resolution #101/19 Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Butt That David Fellin be appointed to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed. Carried 13. Other Business 13.1 Councillor Brenner requested that Staff, through the CAO, review potential locations and costs to install a rainbow crosswalk, including the potential for the crosswalk to be embedded into the stonework for the downtown development on Glenanna Road. 13.2 Councillor Brenner requested that By-law and City Development Staff review the Tree Preservation Bylaw, as it currently does not have the tools to deal with infill construction as it pertains to the protection of trees. 20 c4 DICKERING Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 27, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 13.3 Councillor Brenner provided notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion regarding a review of the Property Standards By-Iaw. 13.4 Councillor Cumming requested that Staff ensure parking by-laws are strictly enforced, including the misuse of accessible parking spots and requested the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor provide statistics on the tickets issued in this regard. 14. Confirmation By-Iaw By-law Number 7697/19 • Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Pickles moved for leave to introduce a By-Iaw of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of May 27, 2019. 15. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Cumming That the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm. Dated this 27th day of May, 2019. 21 Carried Carried S . an Cassel ity Clerk