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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 23, 2019Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: K.Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean Absent: D. Pickles Also Present: -Chief Administrative Officer -Director, City Development & CBO Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm T. Prevedel K. Bentley P. Bigioni M. Carpino J. Hagg -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor -Director, Community Services -Fire Chief R. Holborn -Director, Engineering Services S. Karwowski C. Rose -Director, Finance & Treasurer -Chief Planner S. Cassel -City Clerk A. Haniff -Senior Economic Development Officer L. Harker -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 Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Brenner Resolution #120/19 -1 - --C~~of-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Special Planning & Development Committee Minutes, June 24, 2019 Council Minutes, June 24, 2019 Special Council Minutes, July 22, 2019 Executive Committee Minutes, September 9, 2019 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, September 9, 2019 4. Presentations There were no presentations. 5. Delegations 5.1 Dayna Gilbert, CAPREIT, Melanie Hare, Urban Strategies Inc., and Sharmini Mahadevan, Wood Bull LLP Carried Re: Item 8.2, Report PLN 20-19, Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/19 Dayna Gilbert, CAPREIT, Melanie Hare, Urban Strategies Inc. and Sharmini Mahadevan, Wood Bull LLP, appeared before Council regarding Report PLN 20-19. Ms. Gilbert advised that they have been working collaboratively with City Staff to ensure public road access and connections are included within the new Development, noting that they still had concerns regarding the implementing mechanisms and how the various provisions of the development will be collaborated on. Ms. Hare expressed concerns with the functionality of the east/west and north/south public roads within the development, and requested Council consider a wider right of way, recommending no less than 16 metres, to allow for adequate pedestrian boulevards. Ms. Hare further requested that consideration be given for the broader intensification of the area, through the zoning by-law, especially as it pertains to CAPREIT lands from a transportation and servicing perceptive. She noted that with the intensification of the development there would be new public amenities, open spaces and parks and stated that CAPREIT was planning for a 5% parkland dedication to be delivered in a future application. Ms. Hare questioned how parkland is being delivered throughout the full build out of the other lands within the development. - 2 - Cl/f of PlCKERlNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Ms. Mahadevan stated that there had been no road alignment studies done to date and recommended a holding provision be applied on the City-owned lands in order to ensure appropriate servicing is in place and allow for the appropriate studies to be conducted. A question and answer period ensued regarding standard roadway sizes, holding provisions, and whether a wider roadway would encourage more vehicular traffic and decrease walkability. 5.2 Abigail Sampson Re: Item 6.1, Correspondence regarding endorsement of LUMCO Resolution regarding Retail Cannabis Stores Re: Item 7, 1, Report CAO 08-19, Continuation of City of Pickering Magazine Abigail Sampson appeared before Council to express concerns relating to the endorsement of the LUMCO Resolution regarding Retail Cannabis Stores. Ms. Sampson read from the proposed resolution emphasizing the restrictions and abilities it proposed for municipalities in relation to the location of retail cannabis stores. She agreed that municipalities should receive more tax revenues from cannabis sales but stated that currently there were stores around schools selling cigarettes, scratch cards, alcohol and sugary foods and that moving cannabis stores away from sensitive land areas would not keep students from accessing cannabis. Ms. Sampson continued by stating that adults should be allowed to access cannabis through conveniently located retail stores and that these stores would build trust with consumers over time. She concluded by stating that prohibitive ideologies and stigmatism would prohibit education and conversations with children regarding legal cannabis. Ms. Sampson also spoke regarding Report CAO 08-19, the Continuation of City of Pickering Magazine, noting that the City should consider utilizing digital copies, rather than printed media to avoid recycling waste. 6. Correspondence 6.1 Corr. 20-19 Charlene Touzel, City Clerk City of Brantford Re: Endorsement of LUMCO Resolution regarding Retail Cannabis Stores A brief question and answer period ensued with Council requesting clarification from Staff as to when the results from the Community Engagement Survey regarding Retail Cannabis and Public Alcohol Consumption would be available. - 3 - --Clpof-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Resolution# 121/19 Moved by Councillor McLea.n Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Corr. 20-19, dated July 3, 2019, from the City of Brantford, regarding the Endorsement of LUMCO Resolution regarding Retail Cannabis Stores, be endorsed. Carried 6.2 Corr. 21-19 The Corporation of the City of Stratford Re: Opposition to Changes in 2019 Provincial Budget and Planning Act Brief discussion ensued regarding the origin of the correspondence and why the City would take a position to endorse it. Resolution # 122/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Corr. 21-19, received July 19, 2019, from the City of Stratford, regarding Opposition to Changes in 2019 Provincial Budget and Planning Act, be endorsed. Yes Councillor Brenner Councillor McLean 6.3 Corr. 22-19 No Councillor Ashe Councillor Butt Councillor Cumming Mayor Ryan Motion Lost on a Recorded Vote as Follows Marisa Carpino, Director, Community Services, City of Pickering Pickering Museum Village Policy Repeal of Pickering Museum Village Policy (CUL 060) & Pickering Museum Village Procedure (ADM 040-001) Resolution # 123/19 - 4 - Pl Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Corr. 22-19, Memo, dated August 14, 2019, from Marisa Carpino, Director, Community Services, regarding the Pickering Museum Village Policy be received; and, 2. That in accordance with the particulars set out in the Memo, Policy CUL 060 and Procedure ADM 040-001 are hereby repealed. 6.4 Corr. 23-19 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Re: Fixing the Housing Affordability Crisis, Municipal Recommendations for Housing in Ontario Resolution # 124/19 Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Corr. 23-19, dated August 14, 2019, AMO Report titled 'Fixing the Housing Affordability Crisis, Municipal Recommendations for Housing in Ontario', be received; and, Carried 2. That staff be directed, through the CAO, to review and report back to Council on the recommendations contained in the report as they pertain to the City of Pickering. Carried 6.5 Corr. 24-19 Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Re: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 -Updated Conservation Authorities Act Resolution #125/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt -5 - --C:~uf-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm That Corr. 24-19, dated August 16, 2019, from Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, regarding Conservation Authority Operations, be received for information. 6.6 Corr.25-19 Jason McMartin, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Papineau-Cameron Carried Re: CouncH Resolution 2019-160 -Forced Amalgamation, Ontario Municipalities Resolution # 126/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Corr. 25-19, dated August 15, 2019, from the Corporation of the Township of Papineau-Cameron, regarding Council Resolution 2019-160, Forced Amalgamation, Ontario Municipalities, be endorsed. 6.7 Corr. 26-19 Ministry of Transportation, Road Safety Policy Office, Safety Policy and Education Branch Carried Re: Enhancing Municipal Road Safety through Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) A brief discussion ensued regarding the deadline of October 3rd , with Staff confirming that they would be able to provide comments by this date. Resolution# 127/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That Corr. 26-19, dated September 3, 2019, from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), regarding Enhancing Municipal Road Safety through Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE), be received; and, 2. That staff be directed, through the CAO, to respond to the MTO prior to the October 3, 2019 deadline. Carried - 6 - Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 6.8 Corr. 27-19 Christine Tarling, Director of Legislative Services & City Clerk City of Kitchener Re: Producer Requirements for Packaging in Ontario Resolution # 128/19 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor McLean· That Corr. 27-19, dated September 6, 2019, from the City of Kitchener, regarding Producer Requirements for Packaging in Ontario, be endorsed. 6.9 Corr. 28-19 The City of Pickering Public Library Board . Re: #econtent for Libraries Campaign Carried Discussion ensued regarding the widespread lack of access to e-content for users and the support of the Pickering Public Library Board for this resolution. Resolution # 129/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming WHEREAS, the City of Pickering recognizes the important role that libraries play in our community; And Whereas, libraries and the early literacy programs that they run are integral to developing proficient readers and ensuring that children succeed in school; And Whereas, more and more, digital literacy programs run by libraries also help ensure that citizens can contribute to our digital world; And Whereas, vulnerable demographic groups, including seniors, low income families, youth, and new Canadians rely on access to libraries as an important tool for their participation in the community -from education to searching for jobs to consuming Canadian cultural materials; And Whereas, libraries in our community recognize that our users increasingly seek to access e-content offered by multinational publishers, and that access to - 7 - --Cltof~-Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl KERJNG those publications is too often curtailed by prohibitively high licensing fees or else entirely denied to Canadian libraries; And Whereas, libraries must be in a position to offer e-content to their users as part of their service offering to our community, particularly given the contemporary rapid pace of digitization of educational and cultural materials, Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pickering does hereby: 1. Indicate its support for the Canadian libraries in their efforts to increase access to e-content for library users in the City of Pickering and across Canada; 2. Call on the Federal government to investigate the barriers faced by libraries in acquiring e-content and the problems that poses for vulnerable demographic groups in Canada; and 3. Further ask the Federal government to develop a solution that increases access to e-contenf across Canada and assists libraries in meeting the cost requirements to acquire digital publications. 6.10 Corr. 29-19 Judy Smith, Director Municipal Governance, Clerk/Freedom of Information Coordinator, Municipality of Chatham-Kent Re: Resolution Regarding Provincial Funding Cuts to Legal Aid Ontario Resolution # 130/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner Carried That Corr. 29-19, dated September 12, 2019, from the Municipality of Chatham- Kent, regarding Provincial Funding Cuts to Legal Aid Ontario, be endorsed. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 7. Report EC 2019-07 of the Executive Committee held on September 9, 2019 7.2 Director, Community Services, Report CS 10-19 Tender for Pickering Recreation Complex Heating Boiler System Replacement Tender No. T-26-2019 -8 - ---&·--··----· Ci/1 of·------ P l (KER 1 N Council Decision: Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 1. That Tender No. T-26~2019 submitted by Mapleridge Mechanical Contracting Inc., in the amount of $304,468.33 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $349,668.00 (HST included), including the amount of the tender, contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $314,887.00 (net of HST rebate), be approved; 3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $314,887.00 as provided for in the 2019 Recreation Complex -Core Capital Budget by a transfer from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 7.3 Director, Community Services, Report CS 21-19 Quotation No. Q-15-2019 Supply & Delivery of Four One-Ton Dump Trucks with 12' Aluminum Dump Body Council Decision: 1. That Quotation No. Q-15-2019, submitted by Donway Ford Sales Ltd., in the amount of $220,724.00 (HST excluded) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $289,360.00 (HST included), including three optional lift gates and other associ.ated costs, and that the total net project cost of $260,578.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the total net project cost of $260,578.00 as follows: a) the sum of $192,945.00 as provided for in the Capital Budget from Development Charges Roads & Related; b) the sum of $67,633.00 as provided for in the Capital Budget from the Vehicle Replacement Reserve fund; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. -9 - --C:~of-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 7.4 Director, Community Services, Report CS 28-19 Volunteer Approval Policy Council Decision: 1. That Council approve the Volunteer Policy as set out in Attachment 1, subject to minor revisions deemed acceptable to the Director, Community Services; and, 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 7.5 Director, Community Services, Report CS 32-19 Quotation No. Q-16-2019 Quotation for the Supply & Delivery of Four Pick-Up Trucks and Three SUVs Council Decision: 1. That Quotation No. Q-16-2019, submitted by Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. in the amount of $54,937.00 (HST excluded), Fraser Durham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Inc. in the amount of $178,534.82 (HST excluded), and Donway Ford Sales Ltd. in the amount of $35,807.00 (HST excluded), be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $325,363.00 (HST included) including other associated costs and that the total net project cost of $288,792.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the total net project cost of $288,792.00 from the Vehicle Replacement Reserve; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take necessary actions as indicated in this report. 7.6 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 16-19 2018 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund Council Decision: That Report FIN 16-19 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer be received for information. Resolution # 131 /19 -10 - -Cl~ Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl KER1N Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report EC 2019-07 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on September 9, 2019 be adopted, save and except Item 7.1, CAO 08-19. 7.1 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 08-19 Continuation of City of Pickering Magazine Carried A brief discussion ensured regarding the availability of digital copies of the City of Pickering Magazine. Resolution # 132/19 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Council approve, in principal, the continued production and municipal- wide distribution of the Your City magazine, on an as-needed basis going forward; 2. That Council approve, in principal, to retain Graymatter Marketing Solutions for the project management of the magazine; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8. Report PD 2019-06 of the Planning & Development Committee held on September 9, 2019 8.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 19-19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/19 2545633 Ontario Inc. Pt Lot 6, Plan 585, Now Pt 11, Plan 40R-2633 (2620 Brock Road) Resolution # 133/19 -11 - --Clpu/-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/19, submitted by 2545633 Ontario Inc., to facilitate a residential stacked townhouse condominium development on lands municipally known as 2620 Brock Road, be endorsed subject to provisions contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 19-19, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment following the conveyance of the land required for the collector road to the City. 8.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 20-19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/19 City Initiated: City Facilities and Pickering Town Centre Joint Venture Select Lands East and West of Glenanna Road in the City Centre Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO Carried Replacement Recommendation for Planning & Development Committee Report Item 2: PLN 20-19 Revisions to the Draft Implementing By-law Discussion ensued regarding a memorandum dated September 19, 2019 from the Director, City Development & CBO which outlined responses to the concerns and comments raised at the September 9th Planning & Development Committee Meeting and was provided to Members of Council prior to the Meeting. Questions were raised regarding the ability to provide the information in the memo to the public. The Chief Administrative Officer, stated that the information would be included on the City's website for residents to access. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and City Staff regarding the possibility and particulars surrounding adding a holding provision to the City Centre lands, the placement and width of the proposed public road access and connections, and hiring a Fairness Monitor to oversee the project. Resolution # 134/19 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt -12 - --Cl/I PlCKERlNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 1. That City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/19 to amend City Centre Zoning By-law 7553/17, as amended, be approved, to: (a) introduce new definitions for Net Floor Area and Floor Space Index; (b) rezone the City of Pickering lands located on the south side of The Esplanade South, between Glenanna Road and Valley Farm Road ("the South Block Lands"), from City Centre Civic (CCC) to City Centre Two (CC2) to permit residential uses, and to permit an increase in height for 2 point tower buildings to 121 metres and 97 metres on the lands, and to reduce the maximum building height to 22 metres on the remaining lands; and, (c) rezone part of the Pickering Town Centre lands, located on the west side of Glenanna Road south of Kingston Road and north of Pickering Parkway, to permit a maximum building height of 125 metres, except for 1 building which may have a maximum height of 153 metres; 2. That the zoning by-law amendment to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/19, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 20-19 and as further revised to include the changes itemized in the September 18, 2019 Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO, be forwarded to Council for enactment; and, 3. Further to Recommendation 1.(b), as a condition of the conveyance of the South Block Lands to OPB Realty Inc., the City shall retain stratified land parcels to accommodate a public road of a minimum 14.5 metres in width and a pedestrian walkway of a minimum 8.0 metres in width as depicted on Special Figure 6.13.2 (a) of Zoning By-law 7553/17 as amended by By-law 7713/19, and that the construction of the public road and walkway shall be secured through any future site plan and/or development agreements for the South Block Lands. Moved by Councillor McLean. Carried Later in the Meeting (see following Motions) Resolution # 135/19 Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item 1 c) of the main motion be divided and broken into two separate parts to read as follows, in order that they may be voted on separately: -13 - --C~~of-~ PlCKERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 1 (c) rezone part of the Pickering Town Centre lands, located on the west side of Glenanna Road south of Kingston Road and north of Pickering Parkway, to permit a maximum building height of 125 metres; 1 (d) rezone part of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, located on the west side of Glenanna Road south of Kingston Road and north of Pickering Parkway, to permit 1 building which may have a maximum height of 153 metres. Item 1 d) of the main motion was now before Council. Resolution # 136/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner Carried 1 (d) rezone part of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, located on the west side of Glenanna Road south of Kingston Road and north of Pickering Parkway, to permit 1 building which may have a maximum height of 153 metres. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor Cumming Mayor Ryan Councillor McLean Item 1 c) of the main motion was now before Council. Resolution# 137/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1 (c) rezone part of the Pickering Town Centre lands, located on the west side of Glenanna Road south of Kingston Road and north of Pickering Parkway, to permit a maximum building height of 125 metres; Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote -14 - Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm The remaining items of the Main Motion were then Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote. 9. Reports -New and Unfinished Business 9.1. Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 09-19 Comparison of Cost Estimates for Pickering City Centre Appraisal of Land Exchange related to Pickering City Centre A brief discussion ensued regarding hiring a Fairness Monitor to oversee the City Centre project. The Chief Administrative Officer advised Staff would be seeking approval from Council for a Project Manager, and would request this through the 2020 Budget process. Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution # 138/19 1. That the attached report entitled Comparison of Cost Estimates for Pickering City Centre, prepared by Independent Project Managers, be received for information; 2 .. That the attached Appraisal Reports prepared by D. Bottero & Associates Limited be received for information; 3. That staff be directed to continue detailed discussions with Cushman & Wakefield and OPB Realty Inc. toward finalizing the construction cost estimates and final Memorandum of Understanding; and, 4. That staff bring forward a staffing implementation plan for the City Centre project during the 2020 budget process. 9.2 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 09-19 Tender for Centennial Park Picnic Shelter and Amenities Tender No. T-27-2019 A brief question and answer period ensued regarding the timelines for the completion of the project. Resolution # 139/19 -15 - Carried --C1:ip c;f-- p] (KER J NG Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 1. That Tender No. T-27-2019 as submitted by Loe-Pave Construction Limited in the total tendered amount of $352,797.30 (HST included) .be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $398,523.00 (HST included), including the tendered. amount and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $358,882.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the total net project cost in the amount of $358,882.00 as follows: a) The sum of $358,000.00 as approved in the 2019 Parks Capital Budget to be financed by the issuance of debentures by The Regional Municipality of Durham over a term not to exceed 15 years; b) The sum of $882.00 to be funded from property taxes; c) The annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $31,640.00 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing 2019, or such subsequent year in which the debentures are issued and continuing thereafter until the debenture financing is repaid, d) The Treasurer be authorized to make any changes, adjustments, and revisions to amounts, terms, conditions, or take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; 4. That the draft By-law attached to this report be enacted; and, 5. That the appropriate officials of the City.of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 10. Motions and Notice of Motions 10.1 An Age Friendly Affordable Housing Strategy Discussion ensued regarding the need for affordable housing options, and the need to ensure a plan was in place to accommodate anticipated growth in the City beyond 2031. Staff were requested to think of creative methods to address challenges for employment and environmentally sensitive lands to provide for -16 - Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm more housing opportunities. It was requested that the City Clerk forward the Council Resolution for the Age Friendly Affordable Housing Strategy Notice of Motion to the Region of Durham as soon as possible so that it could be presented to Durham Region Council. Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution # 140/19 WHEREAS, the City of Pickering is projected to be a driving force for residential and economic growth in Durham Region and the GTA over the next 2 decades; And Whereas, by the year 2031 the estimated population of Pickering will grow to 190,000; And Whereas, the lack of affordable and sustainable housing options have reached a crisis in parts of Canada, and in particular the Greater Toronto area; And Whereas, the City of Pickering recognizes that there is an urgent need to create an age friendly housing strategy that includes reviewing and redefining its urban/living boundaries consistent with current and future growth within the GTA, Durham, and City of Pickering beyond 2031; And Whereas, the City of Pickering considers all serviceable lands with access to water and sewer within its current and potential urban/living boundaries be considered as a living area; And Whereas, the Province of Ontario has recognized the need for more housing choices and more affordability; And Whereas, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has produced its "More Homes, More Choice: Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan", and has given royal assent to Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019) to address housing supply, housing variety and affordability; And Whereas, the City of Pickering has commenced a Strategic Plan Review that includes redefining its urban/living boundaries; And Whereas, the Provincial Government amended the Growth Plan to permit some additional options for urban area boundary expansions, and to allow upper and single-tier municipalities to request alternative intensification targets to address, among other matters, greater housing supply, and affordability; -17 - --Clpc;/-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm And Whereas, proposed amendments to the Provincial Policy Statement will allow consideration of market demands and needs in determining housing options, as a strategy to provide a more diverse range of grade related homes; And Whereas, the Region of Durham is currently undertaking a municipal comprehensive review of its settlement areas, including a land needs assessment as required by the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; And Whereas, on February 27, 2019, Durham Regional Council commented on Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2017 in support of a minimum density of 50 persons and jobs per gross hectare for new greenfield developments, and a region-wide intensification target of a minimum 45% within the existing built boundary; And Whereas, the City of Pickering supports the Region's comments on Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation for the City of Pickering request that the Region of Durham in their review include: 1. All lands within the City of Pickering meet the following criteria: • Lands not restricted by availability of servicing • Lands that do not comprise a Specialty Crop Area • Lands that are not within a Natural Heritage System • Lands not located in the Moraine Natural Core and Linkage Areas • Lands experiencing growth pressures and or with locations in the white belt that are appropriate for growth and can achieve a healthy, connected, thriving and complete community • Lands that have existing or planned infrastructure to support and accommodate growth 2. That the Region of Durham be requested to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to an alternate intensification rate of 45% for Durham Region that will enable greater flexibility to provide a more diverse range of grade related housing mix; -18 - Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 3. That City staff be directed to report back to Planning & Development Committee in the first quarter of 2020 outlining a process to develop an age friendly housing strategy, including changes to Pickering's Official Plan and any required secondary plan reviews of those lands in Pickering that meet the stated criteria of recommendation #1; and, 4. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Durham Region MPPs, all Durham Regional Municipalities, and the Region of Durham. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 11. By-laws 11.1 By-law 7710/19 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 3, Now Parts 1 to 5, 40R-28547, City of Pickering (A 05/17). By-law approved by LPAT decision PL 171399 -no action required. By-law being assigned a number for record-keeping purposes in accordance with the Tribunal Order. 11.2 By-law7711/19 Being a By-law to appoint Sotirios Mangas as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of enforcing the by-laws of The Corporation of the City of Pickering. 11.3 By-law 7712/19 Being a By-law to establish Part of Lot 27, RCP 818, designated as Part 6, 40R- 30489, as public highway. 11.4 By-law 7713/19 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 7553/17, as amended, to implement the Pickering Official Plan, Region of Durham, South Part of Lots 20 to 23, Concession 1, City Centre Neighbourhood, City of Pickering (A 06/19). -19 - --Cip;of-- p](KERJNG 11.5 By-law 7714/19 Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Being a by-law to authorize the Centennial Park Picnic Shelter and Amenities project in the City of Pickering and the issuance of debentures in the amount of $358,000.00. Resolution # 141 /19 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law Nos. 7710/19 through 7714/19 be approved. 12. Confidential Council -Public Report Carried Mayor Ryan stated that prior to the Regular Council Meeting, an In-camera session was held at 6:30 pm to hear a matter pertaining to the disposition of land in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedure By-law 7665/18. Report LEG 07-19 was presented with the following recommendations. 12.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Confidential Report LEG 07-19 City of Pickering proposed sale to Schwartz Chemical of Canada Limited - Portion of turning circle, McKay Road, Pickering (Part 3, Plan 40R-613) Resolution # 142/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming 1. That the land described as Part 3, Plan 40R-613, Pickering be declared surplus to the needs of the City and be sold to Schwartz Chemical of Canada Limited for a price of $35,000; 2. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be authorized to execute a Transfer of said lands, as well as any other documents, instruments and agreements as may be necessary to give effect to the above-noted transfer; and, 3. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. -20 - --C)i/l oJ-- p] ( ERlN 13. Other Business Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Carried 13.1 Councillor McLean requested an update on the status of the Nautical Village Visionary exercise, with Staff noting that an Open House was scheduled for October 29 th and a Report to Council would be forthcoming in January 2020 which would include public feedback. 13.2 Councillor McLean requested that Staff provide cost estimates for sidewalk installations along Highway 2 through the 2020 Budget Process. 13.3 Councillor Cumming gave notice that he would be presenting two Notices of Motion with regards to the new Animal Shelter and associated funding, and revisions to the Property Standards By-law as it pertains to proactive enforcement. 13.4 Councillor Cumming requested that Staff review the repainting of the traffic calming details on Fairport Road as well as the enforcement for the stop sign at Bonita Avenue and Fairport Road noting there have been bad accidents in this area. 13.5 Councillor Cumming requested that Staff follow up regarding the Adopt-A-Park program to determine what the responsibilities of those that adopt a park are, and what the follow up mechanism is to determine if these responsibilities are met. He noted that Bonita Park is not being maintained and that lighting units were missing in the park and requested that Staff follow up on these matters. 13.6 Councillor Cumming requested that Staff follow up with regards to the recent removal of garbage receptacles at local fast food restaurants. 13. 7 Councillor Brenner requested that Staff review the parking standards for multi- residential buildings in light of the decreased use of underground parking in these types of residences. 13.8 Councillor Brenner enquired about road access during multiple construction projects around the City Centre, and whether there would be a master construction management plan to ensure all projects are being captured and that there is continued road access. 13.9 Councillor Cumming requested that Staff review the hours that delivery trucks are permitted to deliver, and consider incorporating set times into the by-law noting that residents have complained about early hour deliveries. -21 - --C:~of-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 13.10 Councillor Cumming requested that Staff follow up regarding the potential for a by-law to regulate electric bikes and scooters. 14. Confirmation By-law By-law Number 7715/19 Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By- law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of September 23, 2019. 15. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Cumming That the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm. Dated this 23 rd of September, 2019. Carried Carried -22 -