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1. Roll Call
2. Invocation
Deputy Mayor Ashe will call the meeting to order and lead Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
3. Disclosure of Interest
4. Adoption of Minutes
Special Council Minutes, April 27, 2020 1
Special Council Minutes, May 13, 2020 16
5. Presentations
6. Delegations
Due to COVID-19 and the closure of City Hall, members of the public may provide a verbal
delegation to Members of Council via electronic participation. To register as a delegate, visit
www.pickering.ca/delegation, and complete the on-line delegation form or email
clerks@pickering.ca. Delegation requests must be received by noon on the last business day
before the scheduled meeting. The list of delegates who have registered to speak will be called
upon one by one by the Chair and invited to join the meeting via audio connection. A maximum
of 10 minutes shall be allotted for each delegation. Please ensure you provide the phone
number that you wish to be contacted on.
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7. Correspondence
7.1 Corr. 12-20 33
Mary Medeiros, City Clerk
City of Oshawa
Re: Poverty Reduction Approach in the Oshawa
Recommendation:
That Corr. 12-20, dated May 7, 2020, from the City of Oshawa, regarding a
Poverty Reduction Approach in Oshawa be endorsed.
7.2 Corr. 13-20 36
Jennifer French
Member of Provincial Parliament, Oshawa
Re: Calls for Aid from Small and Main Street Businesses across the
Province
Recommendation:
1. That Corr. 13-20, dated April 27, 2020, from Jennifer French,
regarding the calls for aid from small and main street businesses
across the province be received; and,
2. That the correspondence be referred to the Director of Economic
Development and Strategic Projects to review and report back no
later than the August 10th Executive Committee Meeting on the
Economic Status of Local Businesses in Pickering in light of the
initiatives being offered by the Province of Ontario including an
update of how many have or may have closed their doors
permanently.
7.3 Corr. 14-20 39
Dan Carter, Mayor
Office of the Mayor, City of Oshawa
Re: Request for Financial Assistance to Municipalities as a result of
COVID-19
Recommendation:
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That Corr. 14-20, dated May 11, 2020, from Mayor Dan Carter, regarding
a Request for Financial Assistance to Municipalities as a result of COVID-
19 be endorsed and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario.
7.4 Corr. 15-20 43
Tim Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator
City of Pickering
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2019 Year End Report and 2020
Proposed Work Plan
Recommendation:
That Corr. 15-20, dated May 13, 2020, from Tim Higgins, Accessibility
Coordinator, regarding the 2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed
Work Plan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, be received for
information.
7.5 Corr. 16-20 52
Erik Tamm, Managing Partner
The Pickering Markets
Re: The Market License Fee (By-law 1887/84)
Recommendation:
Council Direction Required.
7.6 Corr. 17-20 53
Michael Thompson, Deputy Mayor
City of Toronto
Re: Virtual Town Hall with Premier Ford – Meeting Transcript
Recommendation:
That Corr. 17-20, from Michael Thompson, Deputy Mayor, City of Toronto,
regarding a Virtual Town Hall with Premier Ford – Meeting Transcript be
received for information.
7.7 Corr. 18-20 61
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
City of Pickering
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Re: Appointment of Alternate Member to Upper Council under Section 267
of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25
Recommendation:
1. That Councillor Maurice Brenner be appointed as the alternate
member to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham in
accordance with Section 267(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.
2001, c. 25, in order that his duties may include attendance and
voting rights at Committee of the Whole and any Standing Committee
that Mayor Ryan has been appointed to and any other duties afforded
to a Regional Councillor for the remainder of the term (November 14,
2022) or until such time that Mayor Ryan is able to resume his duties,
whichever comes first; and,
2. That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Regional Clerk of
the Regional Municipality of Durham to give effect thereto.
7.8 Corr. 19-20 65
Cam Guthrie, Chair, Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO)
Mayor, City of Guelph
Re: Request for support to municipalities facing fiscal challenges as a
result of the COVID-19
Recommendation:
That Corr. 19-20, dated May 14, 2020, from Cam Guthrie, Chair, LUMCO,
regarding a request for support to municipalities facing fiscal challenges as
a result of COVID-19 be endorsed.
8. Reports – New and Unfinished Business
8.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 02-20 68
Deferral of Implementation of Accessible Service Supplement Fees
Vehicle for Hire By-law
Recommendation:
1. That Report BYL 02-20 respecting a deferral of the implementation
of the Accessible Service Supplement enacted in the Vehicle for
Hire By-law 7739/20 be received;
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2. That the implementation and collection of the Vehicle for Hire
Accessible Service Supplement be deferred until January 1, 2021;
and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
8.2 Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, Report CS 04-20 71
Pickering Museum Village
- Policies
Recommendation:
1. That Council endorse Pickering Museum Village Policies as set
out in Attachments 1 and 2 to this report, subject to minor
revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services &
Deputy CAO; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to
take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
8.3 Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, Report CS 10-20 78
Rick Johnson Memorial Park
- Seaton Neighbourhood Park
Recommendation:
1. That Council name the neighbourhood park that fronts onto
Sapphire Drive, Azalea Avenue, and Burkholder Drive (the first
neighbourhood park in the Seaton Community) as Rick Johnson
Memorial Park, in accordance with the Facility & Park Naming
Procedure ADM 110-006; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to
take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
8.4 Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, Report CS 13-20 83
The Wellness Health Centre Ltd.
- Lease Amending Agreement
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Recommendation:
1. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Lease Amending Agreement with The Wellness Health Centre
Ltd. as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor
revisions as may be required by the Director, Community
Services & Deputy CAO and the Director, Corporate Services &
City Solicitor; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be
authorized to take necessary actions as indicated in this report.
8.5 Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, Report CS 14-20 125
Systems Furniture Standardization of Tayco Panelink Ltd.
Recommendation:
1. That systems furniture and related accessories supplied by
Tayco Panelink Ltd. be established as an approved City-wide
standard for all future furniture installations;
2. That Patrick Cassidy & Associates Inc. be established as an
approved broker for Tayco Panelink Ltd. systems furniture;
3. That the term for this systems furniture standard be limited to a
maximum of five years, subject to annual renewal as per the
established renewal process; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be
authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this
report.
8.6 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 06-20 129
Development Charges Reserve Fund – Statement of the Treasurer for the
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Recommendation:
That Report FIN 06-20 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding the
Development Charges Reserve Fund be received for information.
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8.7 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 07-20 135
Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Report
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Report FIN 07-20 from the Director, Finance &
Treasurer regarding commodity price hedging agreements be received for
information.
9. Motions and Notice of Motions
10. By-laws
10.1 By-law 7758/20 139
Being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief
10.2 By-law 7759/20 141
Being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief
11. Other Business
12. Confirmation By-law
13. Adjournment
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Present:
Deputy Mayor K. Ashe
Councillors:
D. Pickles
Absent
Mayor David Ryan
Also Present:
M. Carpino -Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
J. Eddy -Director, Human Resources
J. Hagg -Fire Chief
R. Holborn -Director, Engineering Services
F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer
S. Cassel -City Clerk
C. Rose -Chief Planner
J. Halsall -Manager, Budgets & Internal Audit
L. Harker -Deputy Clerk
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
1.Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating
electronically in accordance with By-law 7749/20, with the exception of Mayor Ryan who
was absent due to illness.
2.Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
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3. Adoption of Minutes
Resolution # 273/20
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor Butt
Council Minutes, March 18, 2020
Special Council Minutes, March 18, 2020
Special Council Minutes, March 23, 2020
Carried
4. Delegations
There were no delegations.
5. Correspondence
5.1 Corr. 06-20
Kevin Narraway, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
Town of Whitby
Re: Provincial Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Resolution # 274/20
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 06-20, dated March 13, 2020, from the Town of Whitby, regarding the
Provincial Electric Vehicle Rebate Program be received and endorsed.
Carried
5.2 Corr. 07-20
Mary Delaney, Chair
Land Over Landings
Re: Questions regarding the Economic Impact Study for the Aerotropolis and the
Survey Conducted by Proof Inc./Environics Analytics
Resolution # 275/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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Discussion ensued regarding the request received from Land Over Landings to
defer their correspondence until such time that the COVID -19 emergency had
ended and regular Council Meetings are resumed to allow for in-person
delegations.
That Corr. 07-20, dated April 2, 2020, from Land Over Landings, regarding the
Economic Impact Study for the Aerotropolis and the Survey Conducted by Proof
Inc. /Environics Analytics, be deferred to the next regular meeting of Council
following the lifting of the COVID-19 emergency.
Carried
5.3 Corr. 08-20
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: AMO COVID Update – Staff Reassignment Flexibility Provided
Brief discussion ensued regarding the redeployment of staff and it was noted that
City Staff had already taken action in this regard and that there was no need to
proceed with Item 2 of the recommendation. The following substitute motion was
presented and disposed of by Council.
Resolution # 276/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Corr. 08-20, dated April 17, 2020, from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO) regarding Staff Reassignment Flexibility Labour, be received.
Carried
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, Report CS 11-20
Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre Management Agreement
- Claremont Lions & District Club
Discussion ensued regarding the change in leadership for the Claremont Lions &
District Club noting that the outgoing leadership had wanted to terminate the
Management Agreement.
Marisa Carpino, Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO provided a brief
overview of the operation and management of the Community Centre, noting that
the new management group wanted to enter into the Management Agreement and
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that they were in a position to take back over this role. She further noted that the
Agreement includes a clause that either party may terminate the Agreement if
necessary. Ms. Carpino concluded by advising Council that the City would assist
the Lion’s Club with promoting the space as a private use to try to maximize
bookings at the Community Centre.
Resolution # 277/20
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Management
Agreement renewal to which the Claremont Lions & District Club will be
permitted to continue to provide certain management services to the City of
Pickering at the Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre from April 1,
2020 to March 31, 2025, 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 officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Carried
6.2 Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, Report CS 24-2
COVID-19 Response
- Closures and Cancellations
A question and answer period ensued, with Members of Council requesting
clarification from Staff regarding the lifting of restrictions on community gardens,
and if this included Princess Diana Park and the George Ashe Community
Garden. Further clarification was sought regarding a plan for the opening of parks,
sports fields, pools and ice rinks, once the emergency orders were lifted.
Marisa Carpino, Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, advised Members
of Council that Staff were currently working on a recovery plan that would detail
how much time was required for each area to get back up and running, but that
the opening of all facilities, parks, and fields, would not be immediate once the
Provincial Orders were lifted due to the time and Staff resources involved.
Resolution # 278/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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1. That Council endorse the extended closure of all public City facilities, City
Playground Structures and Park Amenities until July 1, 2020 (inclusive);
2. That Council endorse the extended cancellation of all public City programs,
City events (including Canada Day), and City Permits (including facility,
sports field, and parks) until July 1, 2020 (inclusive); and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
6.3 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 02-20
Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets
- Tender No. T2020-4
A discussion period ensued regarding whether these types of projects could
proceed in light of the COVID-19 Provincial Orders surrounding essential services
and how the contractors would be required to abide by emergency regulations.
Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services, advised that the Orders allowed
for the repair and maintenance of critical roads and that all other Durham Region
municipalities were undertaking similar works. He also advised that language
would be included in the memo to the contractors advising that they are required
to abide by the Provincial regulations.
Resolution # 279/20
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Tender No. T2020-4 for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets
as submitted by Forest Contractors Ltd. in the total tendered amount of
$3,062,321.75 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $3,595,910.00 (HST included), including
the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the
total net project cost of $3,238,228.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That the 2020 Capital Budget approved source of funds for the Granite
Court and Redbird Crescent projects to be revised from Federal Gas Tax
Reserve Fund to Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Grant and Federal
Gas Tax Reserve Fund;
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4. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net
project cost of $3,238,228.00 as follows:
a) the sum $1,970,355.00 as approved in the 2020 Capital Budget to
be funded by a transfer from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund;
b) the sum of $850,000.00 as approved in the 2020 Capital Budget to
be funded from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Grant to
be increased to $880,357.00 for the four designated projects
presented in Table 4, and the sum of $335,352.00 by a transfer from
the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund; and,
c) the sum of $52,164.00 as approved in the 2020 Capital Budget to be
funded by a transfer from the Rate Stabilization Reserve.
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
6.4 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 04-20
Consultant Selection for Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall
Reconstruction
- Proposal No. RFP2020-2
Resolution # 280/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Proposal No. RFP2020-2 – Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm
Sewer Outfall Reconstruction, submitted by Aquafor Beech Limited in the
amount of $78,066.05 (HST included) for detailed design be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $89,902.00 (HST included), including the
proposal amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total
net project cost of $80,960.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finan ce the total
net project cost in the amount of $80,960.00 as follows:
a) The sum of $60,720.00 to be funded by a transfer from the
Development Charges – City’s Share Reserve; and,
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b) The sum of $20,240.00 to be funded by a transfer from the
Development Charges – Stormwater Management Reserve Fund.
4. That Aquafor Beech Limited be retained for contract administration and
construction supervision, at the construction stage of the project; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
6.5 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 04-20
2020 Tax Rates and Final Tax Due Dates
A discussion period ensued regarding the proposed due dates and how residents
would be notified of the dates. Further discussion ensued regarding the interest
penalty and when penalties would be imposed, with Members of Council
requesting an update prior to August 31, 2020, on penalties and the possibility of
waiving them depending on the financial circumstances, created by the COVID-19
emergency, at that time.
Resolution # 281/20
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Report FIN 04-20 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding the
2020 tax rates be received;
2. That the 2020 tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained
in Schedule “A” of the By-law attached hereto;
3. That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing be August 27, 2020 and
October 28, 2020 excluding the industrial, multi-residential and commercial
realty tax classes;
4. That the attached By-law be approved;
5. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes
or undertake any actions necessary to comply with Provincial regulations
including altering due dates or final tax rates to ensure that the property tax
billing process is completed; and,
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6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion)
Resolution # 282/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 6 and
the recommendation renumbered accordingly:
That Staff be directed to report back to Council, at a Special Meeting, prior to
August 31, 2020, to provide an update on the potential for the waiving of property
tax penalties depending on the financial situation at that time.
Carried
The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried.
6.6 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 05-20
Financial Update on the Impact of COVID-19
Discussion ensued pertaining to the Aerotropolis project, with Members of Council
questioning whether there is ongoing work or spending anticipated with th is
project this year.
Further discussion ensued regarding the importance of ongoing promotion of the
employment innovation corridor and the need to continue to move this forward
amidst the COVID-19 emergency.
Stan Karwowski, Director, Finance & Treasurer noted that another Financial
Update on the Impact of COVID-19 report would be forthcoming in the Fall 2020,
when Staff anticipate having a better understanding of lockdown events and the
City’s financial situation. Mr. Karwowski responded to questions pertaining to the
list of capital projects being delayed, noting that the projects are not being
removed from the budget, they are simply being delayed at this time.
Resolution # 283/20
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
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1. That Report FIN 05-20 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer entitled
“Financial Update on the Impact of COVID-19” be received for information;
2. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to create a COVID -19
Community Grant based on the principle of providing financial assistance to
those groups who are supporting Pickering’s vulnerable during the COVID -
19 pandemic;
3. That the COVID-19 Community Grants program be funded by a transfer
from the Rate Stabilization Reserve in the amount of $100,000;
4. That local grant recipients funded from 2020 Budget retain their funding
provided it is used for its intended purpose or to ensure the organization’s
business continuity;
5. That the City Centre project be paused due to economic uncertainty as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic until the Fall of 2020; and,
6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion)
Resolution # 284/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item 5 b) and the
recommendation renumbered accordingly:
That work and expenditures relating to an Aerotropolis be paused due to the
economic uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic until Fall 2020.
Motion Lost on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor McLean
No
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Pickles
Deputy Mayor Ashe
The Main Motion was then Carried.
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6.7 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 07-20
Esri Enterprise Agreement for the Supply of ArcGIS Software and Services
Extension of the City’s Participation with the Region of Durham
Resolution # 285/20
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
1. That Council supports the proposed extension of the Region of Durham’s
Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Esri Canada for the supply of ArcGIS
software and services and the City’s ongoing participation in the EA for a
three year period at a total cost of $201,444.00 (plus applicable taxes) with
annual payments of $66,000.00 for year one (July 15, 2020 to July 14,
2021), $67,722.00 for year two (July 15, 2021 to July 14, 2022), and
$67,722.00 for year three (July 15, 2022 to July 14, 2023), to be funded
from the Current Budget of the City Development Department;
2. That the Director of City Development be authorized to sign a Letter of
Intent to Participate in and Commit to terms and payment, generally as set
out in the draft letter provided in Appendix I; and,
3. Further, that the signed Letter of Intent to Participate in and Commit to
Terms and Payment be forwarded to the Chief Information Officer, at the
Region of Durham.
Carried
6.8 COVID-19 Updates and Actions
Resolution # 286/20
Impact of Homelessness COVID-19
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the introduction of a
motion pertaining to the impact of homelessness and COVID-19.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
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Discussion ensued pertaining to the need for a coordinated approach for proper
COVID-19 testing and isolation of the homeless in Pickering as well as the need to
offer a Pickering facility to the Region of Durham should a shelter be required
during the emergency.
Marisa Carpino, Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO, advised Members
of Council that through discussions with the Region of Durham, it was indicated
that there is no need for a full time homeless shelter in the City of Pickering and
that there are insufficient Regional resources to support a shelter at this time.
Resolution # 287/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Butt
WHEREAS, all levels of Government have recognized that Homelessness poses
a health risk to the homeless and to the community that will increase the number
of positive cases of COVID-19;
And Whereas, within Durham West there are not adequate facilities for the
homeless that would ensure that the recommended 2 m(6ft) physical distancing
necessary to combat this virus is maintained;
And Whereas, the need for such a facility is best suited in a segregated location
that has the required space and necessary amenities such as an arena;
Whereas within the City of Pickering there are homeless persons living in
unacceptable and unhealthy conditions;
And Whereas, Durham Region has been reaching out to both the City of Pickering
and the Town of Ajax to consider a coordinated approach to address
homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Pickering recognizes this as a crisis requiring immediate action and hereby gives
direction through the Office of the CAO, to notify the Durham Region that the City
of Pickering is offering the Chestnut Hills Developments Recreation Complex as
an interim shelter during the COVID-19 crisis and is agreeable to work in
partnership with Durham Region and the Town of Ajax to take steps for a
coordinated approach to its implementation including redeployment of Municipal
staff as permitted under the April 16th 2020 Provincial Order Subsection 7.0.2(4)
Work Redeployment Measures for Municipalities.
Carried
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Resolution # 288/20
Essential Mental Health Related Services
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the introduction of a
motion pertaining to essential mental health related services.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cumming
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
No
Deputy Mayor Ashe
Discussion ensued regarding the importance of the mental and physical health
and well-being of City of Pickering residents during the COVID-19 emergency.
Further discussion ensued regarding the intent of the motion to allow the City to
track the new virtual activities and programs being offered so that the City is in a
position to apply for any future funding, from upper levels of government, to help
the City recover from these services where there is no incoming revenue.
Resolution # 289/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Butt
WHEREAS, the City of Pickering has declared an Emergency in response to the
COVID-19 Pandemic;
And Whereas, City of Pickering By-law 7746/20 provides for a prompt and
coordinated response to an Emergency;
And Whereas, under By-law 7746/20, the City of Pickering shall implement
Municipal Emergency Management Plans defined as plans, programs or
procedures prepared by the City of Pickering intended to mitigate the effects of an
emergency or disaster to provide for the safety, health or welfare of the population
in the event of such an occurrence;
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And Whereas, Section 8 of the By-law enables Council to review and evaluate
Municipal Emergencies Plans and specify additional duties;
And Whereas, COVID-19 is impacting the mental health of our residents;
And Whereas, the ability for our residents to access virtual/digital
programs/services is important to sustain the mental health of residents;
And Whereas, such programs and services are provided by the City of Pickering
Culture and Recreation Departments and the Pickering Public Library;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Pickering:
1. Designates, during the COVID-19 Emergency, those virtual/digital Pickering
Recreation and Library Programs/Services as essential to sustain the
mental and or physical health of residents; and,
2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Municipal Emergency
Measures Executive Committee (MEMEC).
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cumming
Councillor McLean
No
Councillor Pickles
Deputy Mayor Ashe
7. By-laws
7.1 By-law 7752/20
Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required to be raised by taxation
for the year 2020 and to establish the Tax Rates necessary to raise such sums
and to establish the final due dates for the residential, pipeline, farm, and
managed forest realty tax classes.
Resolution # 290/20
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That By-law No. 7752/20 be approved.
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Carried
Resolution # 291/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow the introduction of a By-law to
provide the ability for Members of Committees to participate electronically at
Meetings during a declared emergency.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
7.2 By-law 7753/20
Being a By-law to amend By-law 7665/18, which governs the proceedings of
Council, any of its committees, the conduct of its Members, and the calling of
meetings
Resolution # 292/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That By-law No. 7753/20 be approved.
Carried
8. Confirmation By-law
By-law Number 7754/20
Councillor Cumming, seconded by Councillor Pickles moved for leave to introduce a by-
law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of April 27, 2020.
Carried
9. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That the meeting be adjourned.
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Carried
The meeting adjourned at 3:58 pm.
Dated this 27th of April, 2020.
Kevin Ashe, Deputy Mayor
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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Present:
Deputy Mayor Kevin Ashe
Councillors:
D. Pickles
Absent:
Mayor David Ryan
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
M. Carpino - Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
J. Eddy - Director, Human Resources
J. Flowers - CEO & Director of Libraries, Pickering Public Library
J. Hagg - Fire Chief
R. Holborn - Director, Engineering Services
F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer
S. Cassel - City Clerk
C. Rose - Chief Planner
J. Halsall - Manager, Budgets & Internal Audit
L. Harker - Deputy Clerk
Deputy Mayor Kevin Ashe called for a moment of silence for Canadians and people around the
world who have been impacted by COVID-19 and for the loss of their loved ones.
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
1. Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating
electronically in accordance with By-law 7749/20, with the exception of Mayor Ryan who
was absent due to illness.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
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3. Delegations
3.1 Ira Kagan, Kagan Shastri LLP, representing Triple Properties
Re: Request for Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Durham Live Lands
Ira Kagan, Kagan Shastri LLP, appeared before Council representing Triple
Properties. Mr. Kagan referenced a letter received by the City, dated May 6, 2020,
from Don Given, Malone, Given, Parsons, Ltd., pertaining to the City of Pickering
making a request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing to enact a
Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for the Durham Live Lands. He stated that an MZO
would provide an opportunity for the City to advance the project more efficiently
and would help to kick-start economic recovery and negate some of the negative
impacts on businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Kagan stated that in
the past, these requests to the Minister were infrequent, but that currently there
are many MZO requests being made, but that the Minister would only consider the
request with the consent of the local municipality. He advised that with an MZO,
there were be no need for public hearings, and no ability for appeals which would
allow a more timely start to the project. Mr. Kagan noted that Durham Live is
expected to create 10,000 jobs, and that there is an opportunity to bring on a
major land user for a logistics facility creating an additional 2,000 - 4,000 jobs in
the City of Pickering. He further noted that the H3 would need to be lifted in order
for the new logistics facility to proceed, and that this would also remove the
requirement for a highway interchange on Church Street in Ajax.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Ira
Kagan regarding:
the timing for the new logistics facility and the earliest date that the end
user could enter into a contract;
concerns with road alignment and ongoing work with the Town of Ajax,
Region of Durham, and Durham Live Consultants regarding East/West
collector roads and the removal of the proposed highway interchange;
construction timelines and anticipated completion dates; and,
the potential to request that the Minister expedite the process for MZO
approval.
4. Correspondence
4.1 Corr. 09-20
Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
Re: Request for a Minister’s Zoning Order
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A discussion period ensued regarding the urgency to get this project underway
due to the economic benefits to the City of Pickering and the Greater Toronto
Area.
Further discussion ensued regarding ongoing discussions with the Town of Ajax
regarding the removal of the highway interchange, and possible alternatives. Tony
Prevedel, Chief Administrative Officer, noted that through the established Task
Force with the Town of Ajax and the Region of Durham, the infrastructure needs
for the Annandale and Durham Live sites will be reviewed for road connections,
including a review of how to allocate these costs and responsibilities.
Resolution # 293/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
1. That Corr. 09-20, dated May 6, 2020, from Don Given, Malone Given
Parsons Ltd., regarding a Request for a Minister’s Zoning Order, be
received; and,
2. That the Deputy Mayor, on behalf of Council, be directed to make a request
to Minister Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for a
Minister’s Zoning Order for the Durham Live lands.
Carried Later in the Meeting
(See Following Motions)
Resolution # 294/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 3 and
the recommendation renumbered accordingly:
That given the economic stimulus of this project that Minister Clark be requested
to expedite this Order.
Carried
Resolution # 295/20
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Butt
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That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 4, and
the recommendation renumbered accordingly:
That this Motion be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Honourable Justin
Trudeau, the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford, Pickering-Uxbridge
MP, the Honourable Jennifer O’Connell, Pickering-Uxbridge MPP, the Honourable
Peter Bethenfalvy, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Honourable Laurie Scott, and
the Ministers of Finance, the Honourable Bill Morneau, and the Honourable Rod
Phillips, to request consideration of infrastructure support and/or stimulus
packages to support this project moving forward expeditiously.
Carried
The Main Motion was then Carried as Amended,
Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
4.2 Corr. 10-20
Jennifer O’Connell
Member of Parliament, Pickering-Uxbridge
Re: Federal Government’s Response towards Businesses during the COVID-19
Pandemic
Discussion ensued regarding levels of government working together to assist
businesses, with Members of Council noting that the Canada Emergency
Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program falls short of assisting small
businesses, as it is not mandatory for landowners to participate, and it only applies
to properties that have a mortgage.
Resolution # 296/20
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 10-20, dated April 21, 2020, from Jennifer O’Connell, regarding the
Federal Government’s Response towards Businesses during the COVID-19
Pandemic be received.
Carried
4.3 Corr. 11-20
The Government of Ontario
Re: A Framework for Reopening our Province
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Resolution # 297/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Corr. 11-20, dated April 27, 2020, from the Government of Ontario,
regarding a Framework for Reopening our Province, be received; and,
2. That Staff be directed, through the office of the CAO, to prepare a plan for a
Pickering Re-opening Framework and report back to an Executive
Committee Meeting or a Special Meeting of Council no later than June 15,
2020.
Carried
5. Matters for Consideration
5.1 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 02-20
City of Pickering purchase from Ontario Infrastructure and Land Corporation and
sales to Shirva Investment and Developments Corporation and
10466921 Canada Inc.
- Part of PINs 26402-0106(LT) and PIN 26402-0110(LT), Seaton
Innovation Corridor
Resolution # 298/20
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Council approve the following agreements:
(a) Agreement of Purchase and Sale of approximately 12.7 acres of
employment lands (Parcel 3) described as Part of PIN 26402-
0106(LT), Part Lots 21 and 22, Concession 5, Pickering, being Parts
5 and 6 on Plan 40R-25010, dated October 22, 2019 between Her
Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the
Minister of Government and Consumer Services, as vendor, and the
City, as purchaser;
(b) Agreement of Purchase and Sale of a 5.28 acre portion of the lands
noted in 1(a) above from the City, as vendor, to Shirva Investment
and Developments Corporation, as purchaser;
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(c) Agreement of Purchase and Sale of a 1.12 acre portion of the lands
noted in 1(a) above from the City, as vendor, to 10466921 Canada
Inc., as purchaser; and,
(d) Agreement of Purchase and Sale of approximately 12 acres of
employment lands (Parcel 5) described as Part of PIN 26402-
0110(LT), Part Lots 21 and 22 Concession 5, Pickering, being Part 5
and 6 on 40R-30895, dated October 22, 2019 between Her Majesty
the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of
Government and Consumer Services, as vendor, and the City, as
purchaser.
2. That City staff be directed to: (i) waive, on the City's behalf, the City Sale
Condition contained in Section 6.04(a) of both the Agreements of Purchase
and Sale noted in paragraphs 1(a) and 1(d) above, and (ii) not make an
Environmental Objection pursuant to section 5 of either of the Agreements
of Purchase and Sale noted in paragraphs 1(a) and 1(d) above;
3. That City staff be directed to proceed with completion of all the said
Agreements of Purchase and Sale;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to fund the City’s
net purchase price of $586,842 related to 1(a) above, together with Seaton
Landowner Group servicing costs, as provided for in Finance & Taxation’s
2019 Capital Budget from account 5203.1903.6265 to be recovered from
future benefiting land owners;
5. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net
project cost of $1,878,304 related to 1(d) above as follows:
(a) the sum of $560,000 as provided for in the 2020 Capital Budget, to
be increased to $758,000, the term approved for 20 years to be
revised to 10 years, to be financed by the issue of debentures by the
Regional Municipality of Durham over a period not to exceed 10
years;
(b) the sum of $21,000 to be funded by a transfer from the Seaton
Landowners Group Financial Impact Agreement (FIA) Reserve
Fund;
(c) the sum of $819,000 as provided for in the 2020 Capital Budget to
be increased to $1,098,000 to be financed by the issue of
debentures by The Regional Municipality of Durham over a period
not to exceed 10 years to address the funding shortfall of the
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Development Charges-Protection Services Reserve Fund (“DC-
Protection Services RF”), and this amount be repaid from future
development charge collections;
(d) the sum of $1,304 to be funded from property taxes;
(e) the annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately
$91,150 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of
Pickering commencing 2020, or such subsequent year in which the
debentures are issued, and continuing thereafter until the debenture
financing is repaid, and any financing cost to be paid out of the
Current Budget;
(f) the annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately
$132,025 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of
Pickering commencing 2020, or such subsequent year in which the
debentures are issued, and continuing thereafter until the debenture
financing is repaid from future development charge collections as the
first source of repayment, and the cost of the annual repayment
charges be included in the next Development Charges Background
Study; and,
(g) 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.
6. That the draft debenture by-laws (Attachment No. 8) attached to this report
be enacted;
7. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be given the authority to fund the
estimated post security costs of $238,000;
8. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be given the authority to finance the
estimated costs of $1,700,000 for the ongoing obligations to the trustee and
Region by undertaking an internal loan for a period not to exceed 10 years;
and,
9. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
5.2 COVID-19 Updates and Actions
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a) Call for Investigation – Outbreaks and Deaths at Long-Term Care Homes,
Retirement Homes and other Congregate Facilities
Resolution # 299/20
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the introduction of a
motion pertaining to the Call for Investigation – Outbreaks and Deaths at Long-
Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and other Congregate Facilities.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
Resolution # 300/20
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
Whereas there has been a particularly devastating impact of COVID-19 outbreaks
and deaths in our Long-Term Care, Retirement Homes and other congregate
facilities across Ontario and Canada;
And Whereas, the Orchard Villa Long-Term Care and Retirement Home in the City
of Pickering has been one of the residences that have been hardest hit with many
affected and many deaths of our residents and t errible impacts to their families;
And Whereas, we appreciate the work of Long-Term Care, Retirement Home and
other congregate facility staff and health care workers caring for affected residents
and supporting their family members;
And Whereas, the Council and City of Pickering sincerely gives its condolences to
the residents who have passed and their families, and best wishes for recovery to
affected residents and their families;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the C ity of
Pickering:
1. Requests that the owner, operator and regulatory bodies of the Orchard
Villa Long-Term Care and Retirement Home, take all appropriate measures
to immediately care for patients, avoid further virus spread and deaths, and
have appropriate communications with family members on resident care;
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2. Calls on the Federal and/or Provincial Governments to conduct an
investigation, with opportunities for families' participation, at an appropriate
time, of the outbreaks and deaths at Orchard Villa and other affected Long
Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and other congregate facilities, to
determine the causes for the particularly devastating impacts and means to
address and avoid such outbreaks and deaths in these residences in the
future; and,
3. That this motion be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, responsible
Federal Ministers, Durham's MPs, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada,
Premier of Ontario, responsible Provincial Ministers, Durham's MPPs,
Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Association of
Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), and the Regional Municipality of
Durham.
Carried Later in the Meeting
(See Following Motions)
Resolution # 301/20
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow delegations to be
heard on this matter.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
Laurel Reid joined the electronic meeting via audio connection and provided an
overview of her experience with the COVID-19 outbreak at Orchard Villa LTC and
Retirement Residence where her mother is a resident. Ms. Reid expressed her
concerns relating to the lack of communication received from the management at
the Home during the COVID-19 outbreak, noting that she first received news of
the dire situation through a letter from another residents’ family. She questioned
why family members were not informed earlier about the outbreak, and why best
practices from other long term care homes have not been followed. Ms. Reid also
noted that Orchard Villa LTC and Retirement Residence has had numerous
violations over the years. She questioned why the organization was not penalized
for these violations, and how they were allowed to continue to operate. She noted
that as of May 7th Orchard Villa had a total of 72 deaths, and that there should be
a full investigation conducted into the outbreak.
Resolution # 302/20
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the rules of procedure be suspended to extend the delegation speaking time
limit.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
Ms. Reid continued with her delegation, questioning what Orchard Villa’s plan for
the outbreak was, whether food was being prepared on the long term side and
sent to the retirement side, whether there was proper staff training in place, and
when the facility called for help from the Province of Ontario, local hospitals and
Ontario Health. She noted that she would like the Province to take over the
management of the facility immediately, and that Southbridge Care Homes should
lose their right to care for their families.
A question and answer period ensued regarding the inspections conducted by the
Province, and whether there were concerns that these inspections were not
conducted annually or thoroughly, as required.
June Morrison joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to express her
concerns regarding how the outbreak at Orchard Villa LTC and Retirement
Residence was managed. Ms. Morrison stated that her father, George, who lived
in Orchard Villa LTC, passed away on May 3rd. She expressed concerns regarding
various issues that she had experienced at Orchard Villa LTC and Retirement
Residence, including a lack of communication regarding her father’s health status,
and that the Personal Support Workers were inattentive to his health status. Ms.
Morrison noted that she learned about the COVID-19 outbreak through a media
release, and that she was repeatedly told inaccurate information regarding the
number of staff on duty, and the ongoing care of patients, and was extremely
concerned for her father’s welfare. She noted that health care workers from the
Facility reached out to her anonymously to advise her of the appalling conditions
of the Facility.
Ms. Morrison further noted that her father was COVID-19 positive and
subsequently passed away, but that she does not believe his COVID-19 diagnosis
was the sole reason for his death. She noted that she is currently awaiting results
from a formal autopsy, as there were indications that he was dehydrated and died
from some form of starvation. Ms. Morrison requested a full investigation into the
outbreak and deaths at Orchard Villa, as in her experience, duty of care was
lacking, and her father’s necessities of life were denied.
Resolution # 303/20
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Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That the rules of procedure be suspended to extend the delegation speaking time
limit.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
Ms. Morrison continued with her delegation, further noting that inspection failures
should have been investigated by the Province, as she believes this would have
changed the outcome of this outbreak. In addition, she expressed concerns with
inaccuracies of death certificates and how they are being completed by the
doctors. Ms. Morrison noted that a public inquiry ensures transparency in the
process, and is independent from other levels of government and that changes
were needed for all long term care facilities going forward.
A question and answer period ensued regarding the lack of communication from
Orchard Villa, and options for proceeding with a formal investigation.
Further discussion ensued regarding the failure of the Province to conduct proper
inspections, with Ms. Morrison noting that she had compiled a report that
demonstrated numerous issues at Orchard Villa as far back as 15 years ago, and
that she would share this report with Members of Council.
Cathy Parkes joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to express her
concerns regarding how the outbreak at Orchard Villa LTC and Retirement
Residence was managed. Ms. Parkes noted that her father had been an Orchard
Villa resident since 2019, and had experienced numerous issues relating to staff -
to-resident abuse, and that his phone was repeatedly disconnected, making him
unable to contact his family. She expressed concerns that during the COVID -19
outbreak, her father was being served meals in the dining hall with other residents,
and that there were limited staff members and none of the staff had personal
protective equipment. Ms. Parkes further noted that she experienced great
difficulties contacting staff to receive updates on her father’s health once he had
been diagnosed with COVID-19, but that she knew her father was suffering and
was told she had to trust those caring for him. She noted that the management at
Orchard Villa did not prepare for a pandemic, did not adequately train staff, and
that she would like there to be a thorough investigation conducted, and for
privately managed long term care homes to become a thing of the past.
Carol Craigen joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to provide an
overview of her mother’s experience as a resident of Orchard Villa. Ms. Craigen
noted that staff at the facility are dedicated, but need increased pay and benefits,
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more training regarding personal protective equipment, and training on how to
care for residents with special needs. She expressed concerns relating to the lack
of communication with family members, noting that she should not have heard
about the COVID-19 outbreak from the news, and that the facility should hire a
dedicated staff whose sole responsibility is to communicate with family. In
addition, Ms. Craigen stated that Southbridge Care Homes should be responsible
for mandating and providing readily available personal protective equipment for all
staff, and that there should be a higher quality of care for their residents.
A discussion period ensued pertaining to the wording in the motion, specifically
whether there should be increased clarity on having the investigation conducted
through a public inquiry or by an independent commissioner, or if it was best to not
narrow down a specific type of investigation that may be outside of the scope of
the commissioners ability.
Resolution # 304/20
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the main motion be amended by substituting Item 2 of the recommendation
to read as follows:
That the City of Pickering call on the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who is
empowered under the Public Inquiries Act, to establish a commission to conduct a
public inquiry into the Orchard Villa Long Term Care and Retirement Home and
other congregate facilities, to determine the causes for the particular devastating
impact and the means to address and avoid such outbreak s and deaths in these
public and private residences.
See Following Motions
Resolution # 305/20
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the amendment be amended to read as follows:
Calls on the Federal and/or Provincial Governments to conduct an investigation,
including calls for the Lieutenant Governor and any other Federal body to
establish a public inquiry or royal commission, with opportunities for families'
participation, at an appropriate time, of the outbreaks and deaths at Orchard Villa
and other affected Long Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and other
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congregate facilities, to determine the causes for the particularly devastating
impacts and means to address and avoid such outbreaks and deaths in these
residences in the future.
Motion Lost on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor McLean
No
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Pickles
Deputy Mayor Ashe
Resolution # 306/20
The original amendment was now before Council and the Motion Lost on a
Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor McLean
No
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cumming
Councillor Pickles
Deputy Mayor Ashe
The Main Motion was then Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
b) Ontario 211
Councillor Brenner requested that Staff in the Public Affairs Section provide
residents with information of the broad range of services provided by Ontario 211
and encourage residents to use the service.
c) Expansion of Restaurant Patios
Councillor Brenner requested that Staff review what by-law changes may be
necessary to enable restaurants to open their patios, using social distancing
techniques, once the emergency orders have been lifted by the Province.
Deputy Mayor Ashe advised Members of Council that he is currently working with
the Directors of City Development and Corporate Services on this matter, and will
update Members of Council regarding opening patios in a safe manner once it has
been authorized by the Province.
d) Broadcast the Call to Prayer over Speaker
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Councillor Brenner requested that the Mayor’s Office reach out to religious
institutions to explore the use of FM radio broadcast for the call to prayer rather
than having the call to prayer broadcasted over loud speakers.
e) COVID-19 Memorial Event
Councillor Pickles advised that the flags at City Hall would be lowered to honour
the residents and families at Orchard Villa who have been impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic, and noted that the City has begun planning for a memorial
event and would be in consultation with the families.
f) Commercial Lease Relief for Tenants
Resolution # 307/20
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the introduction of a
motion pertaining to Commercial Lease Relief for Tenants.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
Discussion ensued regarding the intent of this motion to provide support for small
businesses.
Further discussion ensued regarding the Ontario Canada Emergency Commercial
Rent Assistant Program (OCECRA) which was designed to ensure landlords are
receiving 75% of the rent, noting that landlords cannot be forced to participate, the
need for landlords to enter into legal agreements with their tenants, and the
portion of rent that is covered as it pertains to taxes, maintenance and insurance.
Further discussion ensued pertaining to the timelines for applying to the Program,
and whether evictions can take place during participation in the Program.
Resolution # 308/20
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS, small businesses across the country are the backbone of our
communities and they are now facing significant challenges due to the COVID-19
epidemic;
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WHEREAS, some small business have leveraged their personal assets and
houses to secure a lease;
WHEREAS, businesses that are closed due to the virus and are not open for
business are still responsible for their rent, taxes, utilities, insurance and other
services such as phones, internet and other monthly costs including, in some
instances, employees’ benefits;
WHEREAS, there is much uncertainty as to when businesses can open and how
long it will take them to start up their business so they can recover and get enough
money to pay these accumulated debts;
WHEREAS, the Government of Canada is delivering $900 million in emergency
relief and the Provincial Government Is committing $241 million to small
businesses and their landlords through a new program called the Ontario Canada
Emergency Commercial Rent Assistant Program (OCECRA), to assist Canadians
and businesses from the financial impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic;
WHEREAS, this program has been developed to share the costs between small
business tenants and landlords who would each be asked to pay 25% of the
tenants total rent under a lease agreement, and the Provincial and Federal
Government would cost share the remaining 50%;
WHEREAS, this loan would be contingent on the signing of a rent forgiveness
agreement between impacted tenants and landlords which would reduce the
rental cost of small business tenants for the months of April to June 2020 by at
least 75%;
WHEREAS, this program is contingent on a moratorium on evictions for three
months;
WHEREAS, this program is only available to landlords who hold a commercial
mortgage on the rental property which disadvantages those landlords that would
like to participate in the program and who do not have a mortgage;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Federal and Provincial Governments
include those landlords who do not hold a commercial mortgage to be eligible to
participate in this business saving program;
And further, that the Provincial Government under the Commercial Tenancies Act
prohibit any commercial evictions until at least August 31, 2020 where a tenant
has been closed down or cannot operate their business due to the COVID virus.
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
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Special Council Meeting Minutes
May 13, 2020
Electronic Meeting
2:00 pm
6. By-laws
6.1 By-law 7755/20
Being a by-law to authorize the Purchase of Land for the Seaton North Fire
Station in the City of Pickering and the issuance of debentures in the amount of
$1,098,000 for the Development Charges-Protection Services Reserve Fund
funding for the Purchase of Land for the Seaton North Fire Station project, and
that the first source of repayment for this debt is future development charge
collections.
6.2 By-law 7756/20
Being a by-law to authorize the Purchase of Land for the Seaton North Fire
Station in the City of Pickering and the issuance of debentures in the amount of
$758,000.
Resolution # 309/20
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That By-law Nos. 7755/20 through 7756/20 be approved.
Carried
7. Confirmation By-law
By-law Number 7757/20
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt moved for leave to introduce a by-law of
the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of May 13, 2020.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
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Special Council Meeting Minutes
May 13, 2020
Electronic Meeting
2:00 pm
The meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm.
Dated this 13th day of May, 2020.
Kevin Ashe, Deputy Mayor
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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Corporate Services Department
City Clerk Services
The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7
Phone 905∙436∙3311 1∙800∙667∙4292 Fax 905∙436∙5697
www.oshawa.ca
File: A-2100
May 7, 2020
DELIVERED BY E-MAIL
(clerks@durham.ca)
Region of Durham
Re: Poverty Reduction Approach in the Oshawa
Oshawa City Council considered the above matter at its meeting of April 27, 2020 and adopted
the following recommendation:
“Whereas the first Goal identified in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
is to ‘end Poverty in all forms everywhere’; and,
Whereas according to 2016 Statistics Canada Census information, the poverty rate in
Oshawa is the highest in Durham Region, at approximately 1 in 7 or 14.5% (low-income
measure, after tax) and child poverty rates in Oshawa are 1 in 5 or 20.8%; and
Whereas five of the seven Priority Neighbourhoods identified by the 2015 Durham Region
Health Neighbourhood Report are within Oshawa boundaries; and,
Whereas the Community Needs Assessment commissioned by the City of Oshawa in
2018 in support of the Smart Cities Challenge submission identified ‘Social and Economic
Inequality’ as the key issue facing Oshawa; and,
Whereas many impacts of poverty are experienced at the local level and include higher
rates of health and mental health issues, higher food insecurity, higher rates of
unsheltered and precariously housed individuals, hirer crime, higher demand for
community, social and charitable services, lack of school readiness, reduced school
success, and over economic productivity; and,
Whereas the City is committed to ensuring an inclusive, healthy and safe community, as
demonstrated through the Oshawa Strategic Plan’s Strategic Goal of Social Equity and
further that the draft update to the Oshawa Strategic Plan includes actions and measures
to address economic disparity and poverty reduction in our community; and,
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Whereas the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan contains actions aimed at fostering
inclusive and equitable community; and,
Whereas the City of Oshawa participated in various initiatives in the community aimed at
assisting those living in poverty including Advancing Access to Affordable Recreation in
Durham, OUR Taskforce, etc.; and,
Whereas the City of Oshawa has also participated in various initiatives in the Durham
Region aimed at reducing poverty, including the Durham District School Board’s Make a
Difference program and the Region of Durham Financial Empowerment Framework; and,
Whereas the City of Oshawa is currently partnering with the Region of Durham to lead a
Collective Impact approach for the community to develop a common agenda and strategy
aimed at poverty reduction in our community; and,
Whereas the Province of Ontario is currently developing a provincial Poverty Reduction
Strategy, and is soliciting input from municipalities, employers, service providers, and
members of the community;
Therefore be it resolved:
1. That staff be directed, through the Chief Administrative Officer, to develop a data
analysis of poverty in Oshawa to be communicated both internally and externally;
and,
2. That the City of Oshawa utilize the data analysis to apply an equity lens to plans
and actions of the City of Oshawa including strategic plans and future budgets to
ensure equitable access to services for all residents; and,
3. That staff report to City Council annually on actions and investments planned to be
taken and that have been undertaken to address poverty in our community; and,
4. That the City of Oshawa continue to work proactively and collaboratively with the
Region of Durham and other community partners on issues related to addressing
poverty and poverty reduction in our community; and,
5. That staff be directed to provide input to the provincial government’s Poverty
Reduction Strategy and copy all members of City Council; and,
6. That the City of Oshawa copy Durham Region Municipalities, Durham Members of
Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament on official correspondence of this
resolution in an effort to seek assistance in resources and funding to help
effectively address economic disparity and poverty in our community.”
If you need further assistance concerning the above matter, please contact Paul Ralph, Chief
Administrative Officer at the address listed below or by telephone at 905-436-3311.
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Durham Region Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament
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April 27th, 2020
Premier Doug Ford
Office of the Premier, Room 281
Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Premier Ford,
Businesses in Oshawa and across the Durham Region are very concerned about the devastating impact
of COVID-19. They are working to keep themselves operational during this time and trying to survive
and make it through to the other side. I am writing this letter to amplify the calls for aid from small and
main street businesses in my community of Oshawa, and across the province.
Certainly, Ontario’s Government has been hearing directly from the business community that direct aid
is needed by businesses. Deferrals have their place in a provincial strategy, but there must be
investment and direct financial support as you have undoubtedly been hearing. Ontario’s New
Democrats have echoed the asks of businesses and given you a clear package of recommendations and
suggestions both in the “Save Main Street” plan and the Opposition’s submission to government before
the March financial statement. We are still urging that you invest in these businesses now and as
needed.
In addition to the action items in the ONDP Save Main Street plan, I would highlight additional concerns
raised by Ontario’s downtown BIAs. I offer this letter as support of the accompanying letter that was
sent to your attention over a month ago (March 23rd, 2020) by the Ontario Business Improvement Area
Association (OBIAA), which is deserving of a provincial response.
The inability to access the market and compete with large online conglomerates has been devastating to
small and main street businesses during this COVID-19 pandemic. However, BIAs and their member
small businesses had been having success implementing the “Digital Main Street” program through the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Businesses who received the grant and are up -and-
running with the digital transformation program, have been sharing with my office that they are able to
still do business because they are online and supported.
This program allows for the modernization, sustainability and competitiveness for our small and local
businesses to be able to compete with massive online stores. Main street shops don’t necessarily have
what they need to do this alone. Currently, they don’t have the money to invest in these technologies to 1/3
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update themselves. They need to be current and able to deliver services or goods online, and be
accessible through online platforms to reach people where they shop – which right now is at home. For
these local and small businesses, it is reportedly impossible to do this without the support of a program
such as Digital Main Street. It seems clear that businesses which have received the DMS funds prior to
COVID-19 are doing better than those who are not getting it. We have heard from local downtown
businesses who had the opportunity to receive the grant pre-pandemic, are still able to operate in the
community, online – which seems to be virtually the only way to stay solvent. As one local business
shared:
“Prior to the COVID-19 health pandemic, we had taken steps to digitize many aspects of our
business operations which included help from the Digital Main Street program. With our doors
now closed and all face-to-face contact with clients suspended until further notice, our business
would simply be suffering greater setbacks without some of these digital processes that we’ve
put into place. The success of our business could not happen without the presence of a digital
business strategy to help us get through events like today’s health pandemic.” (Isaac Musial,
Partner & Wealth Advisor at Compass Wealth Partners, Oshawa, ON)
As per the OBIAA letter, I hope you will reinstate or extend the Digital Main Street grant program to
ensure these necessary grants can continue to support small businesses.
Premier, there were programs that had been successful, yet were ended or cut before the pandemic. I
urge you to consult with community BIAs, economic development folks, Chambers of Commerce and
Boards of Trade to evaluate which of these programs ought to resume or be reimagined for this
unprecedented business landscape. There must be strategies and programs that will not only meet the
immediate needs and concerns, but will also see businesses through these times and into an uncertain
future. Also, included in the Opposition’s March submission, the ONDP suggestion to create a remote-
work set up fund for small-businesses continues to be an important ask.
Another concern I would address in this letter is the need for clarification for businesses about curb-side
pick-up. Information from the provincial government that is currently available to businesses– deemed
essential or otherwise – is directly contradictory.
There is a lack of clarity around contactless, curb-side pick-up restrictions, which has resulted in
businesses choosing not to open out of fear that they will be fined. There are reports of businesses being
fined when cities and municipalities interpret these government directions differently. A fine could
bankrupt many of our local small businesses. However, the fear of fines does not seem to deter larger
non-essential corporate stores across communities.
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The information is inconsistent. On the Ontario.ca FAQ page about essential businesses, curb -side pick-
up among non-essential businesses is explicitly not permitted with numerous restrictions. However,
Regulation 82-20 & Amendment 119-20 state that “Businesses are not precluded from operating
remotely, etc.”.
On behalf of small businesses not deemed essential, I am seeking fair consideration and clarification
about curb-side pick-up. If indeed non-essential businesses are permitted, I would request that safety
protocols and clear, consistent guidelines be established so small and main street businesses can safely
offer and conduct contactless, curb-side pick-up in their communities.
Small and main street businesses have always been the backbone of our communities. During this
challenging time, and going forward, I look forward to working with you to support them,
Sincerely,
Jennifer French
MPP Oshawa
Enclosure
cc:
Kay Matthews, Executive Director Ontario BIA Association
Amanda MacDonald, Executive Director Downtown Oshawa BIA
Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa
Minister Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, MPP Ajax
Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board, MPP Pickering Uxbridge
Minister Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, MPP Kawartha Lakes - Brock
Lorne Coe, MPP Whitby
Lindsey Park, MPP Durham
Minister Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Catherine Fife, MPP Waterloo, Critic for Economic Growth and Job Creation
John Henry, Chair of Durham Region
Nancy Shaw, CEO Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
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May 11, 2020
Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
RE: Request for Financial Assistance to Municipalities as a result of
COVID-19
Dear Prime Minister,
The current COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for all levels of
government. The strong leadership from the federal government to limit the
spread of the virus, manage the disease, and provide stability and reassurance
during a difficult and unpredictable time is most appreciated. The pandemic has,
however, negatively impacted our economies, businesses, workers and
communities. It has also had a major impact on the finances of municipal
governments, the front-line service provider and the backbone of our
communities.
The federal government has made a number of funding announcements to
provide financial support related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City
appreciates these efforts to support our community. However, the impact to the
City’s bottom line is significant due to lost revenues and increased unexpected
expenditures.
In addition to losses and costs already incurred, municipalities face unknowns
when the pandemic curve is flattened and physical distancing measures are
lessened or no longer in place. For example, will the public return to municipal
facilities and enroll in programming and how many people will default on their
property taxes or other payments?
OSHAWA
ONTARIO, CANADA
MAYOR DAN CARTER
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF OSHAWA
50 CENTRE STREET SOUTH
OSHAWA, ONTARIO
L1H 3Z7
TELEPHONE (905) 436-5611
FAX (905) 436-5642
E-MAIL: mayor@oshawa.ca
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As you know, municipalities budget for the costs to provide services and
programming for the year ahead. Municipalities are not legally permitted to run
deficits, nor do they have the borrowing capacity or the revenue tools of senior
levels of government. I do not support running a deficit at the local level. A deficit
simply puts the problem off for another year, which may result in a reduction of
vital services. The alternative would be a double-digit property tax increase in
2021, which property tax payers could not absorb given the current economic
climate.
The City’s request is for the Federal Government to establish a straightforward,
direct and flexible municipal financial assistance program to cover the additional
costs and loss in revenue experienced by municipalities as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic. The funding would be an investment in essential front-line
services and ensure that municipalities will be well placed to help drive Canada’s
economic recovery.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be pleased to answer any
questions you may have.
Regards,
Dan Carter
Mayor
cc: Hon. Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance
Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Intergovernmental Affairs
Hon. Omar Alghabra, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Public
Service Renewal) and to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Intergovernmental Affairs
Erin O’Toole, MP
Colin Carrie, MP
Chair John Henry, Region of Durham
Oshawa City Council
Paul Ralph, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Oshawa
Bill Karsten, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Durham Area Municipalities (Clerks)
Large Urban Mayors' Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
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May 11, 2020
Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
RE: Request for Financial Assistance to Municipalities as a result of
COVID-19
Dear Premier,
The current COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for all levels of
government. The strong leadership from the Province to limit the spread of the
virus, manage the disease, and provide stability and reassurance during a
difficult and unpredictable time is most appreciated. The pandemic has, however,
negatively impacted our economies, businesses, workers and communities. It
has also had a major impact on the finances of municipal governments.
The Province has made a number of funding announcements to provide financial
support to municipalities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City
appreciates this financial support. However, the impact to the City’s bottom line is
significant due to lost revenues and increased unexpected expenditures.
In addition to losses and costs already incurred, municipalities face unknowns
when the pandemic curve is flattened and physical distancing measures are
lessened or no longer in place. For example, will the public return to municipal
facilities and enroll in programming and how many people will default on their
property taxes or other payments?
As you know, municipalities budget for the costs to provide services and
programming for the year ahead. Municipalities are not legally permitted to run
OSHAWA
ONTARIO, CANADA
MAYOR DAN CARTER
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF OSHAWA
50 CENTRE STREET SOUTH
OSHAWA, ONTARIO
L1H 3Z7
TELEPHONE (905) 436-5611
FAX (905) 436-5642
E-MAIL: mayor@oshawa.ca
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deficits, nor do they have the borrowing capacity or the revenue tools of senior
levels of government. I do not support running any deficit at the local level. A
deficit simply puts the problem off for another year, which may result in the
reduction of vital services. The alternative would be a double-digit property tax
increase in 2021, which property tax payers could not absorb given the current
economic climate.
The City’s request is for the Province to establish a straightforward, direct and
flexible municipal financial assistance program to cover the additional costs and
loss in revenue experienced by municipalities as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic. Such a program is urgently needed and would be an investment in
essential front-line services that help keep the economy running and advance the
Province’s economic recovery.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be pleased to answer any
questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Dan Carter
Mayor
cc: Hon. Rod Phillips, Ontario Minister of Finance
Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Jennifer French, MPP
Lindsey Park, MPP
Chair John Henry, Region of Durham
Oshawa City Council
Paul Ralph, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Oshawa
Jamie McGarvey, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Durham Area Municipalities (Clerks)
Large Urban Mayors' Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO)
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Memo
To: Susan Cassel
City Clerk
May 13, 2020
From: Tim Higgins
Accessibility Coordinator
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
Directors
Subject: Accessibility Advisory Committee
2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan
File: A-1410-007-20
The Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is pleased to present its 2019 Year End
Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan.
2019 Year End Report
The Accessibility Advisory Committee achieved the following in 2019:
Meetings & Membership
The Committee maintained its full authorized complement of 10, highly-qualified, diverse
members throughout the year. As well, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade provided a highly-
qualified and engaged representative as a non-voting member of the Committee. In 2019, the
Accessibility Advisory Committee held 7 regular meetings, normally on the second Wednesday
of each month.
Following a staff update on advisory boards and committees policies, terms of reference, and
procedural by-laws that included considerations regarding quorum, conflict of interest, member
turnover, delegations and reporting procedures, the AAC reviewed and endorsed the
Committee’s revised Terms of Reference.
AAC members participated in the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility’s AAC member
orientation webinar.
Awareness Activities
AAC members developed and led the presentation of the Committee’s 2018 accessibility
accomplishments and its 2019 Work Plan to Pickering City Council in May 2019. The
presentation profiled the AAC’s recommended accessibility priorities for 2019 and provided an
opportunity for an exchange of information, issues and ideas on accessibility in the community.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan
AAC members participated in various City events including Your City/Artfest, Canada Day and
the Durham Regional Police Children’s Games to raise awareness of accessibility issues in the
community, engage/consult with the public on accessibility in Pickering, and to profile the City’s
accessibility accomplishments. For example,
o The AAC hosted a promotional tent and children’s train ride at the Canada Day event in
Esplanade Park. This event provided an opportunity to further establish the committee’s
profile with the public and engage with residents regarding accessibility challenges they
may be experiencing or perceive.
An AAC representative attended the Pickering Cenotaph on Remembrance Day in 2019 to lay
a memorial wreath on behalf of the Committee.
Fostered/promoted/supported submissions for local, Regional, and Provincial awards and
grants to profile Pickering’s accessibility commitment and achievements. For example,
o the AAC submitted a Durham Region Accessibility Award nomination with respect to
Pickering’s 2019 Polar Plunge event which raised over $20,000 for the Ontario Special
Olympics.
AAC Members attended a Holiday Lunch at the Pickering Islamic Centre on Sunday,
December 8th.
AAC member, Anthony Lue, continued his training for the national qualifiers in Quebec City for
the Canadian team going to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Anthony invited committee
members to follow him and his journey on anthonylue.com or on Instagram and Facebook.
An AAC member developed and delivered an accessibility-focussed TED Talk.
Policies, Standards & Implementation
The AAC reviewed and provided input to the City of Pickering’s 2019 Accessibility Compliance
Report to the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. Full AODA compliance was
reported.
The AAC received several presentations from City staff, and provided advice regarding
accessibility related capital projects. The AAC provided advice on the following City of
Pickering planned improvements:
o Whitevale Park - heritage picnic shelter rebuild
o Facilities Wayfinding Study - to make City’s active and passive signage at the
Operations Centre, the Recreation Complex and the Civic Complex consistent,
cohesive, navigable and accessible while working within the City branding guidelines.
o New Fire Hall and Headquarters - at Brock Road and Zents Drive to replace Fire Hall
#5.
o Seaton Neighbourhood Connector Trails – on a best efforts basis to meet AODA
exterior paths of travel requirements where the existing terrain pe rmits.
The AAC provided advice on 2019 Canada Day preparations including management of
temporary accessible parking, accessible bus routes/stops, and washrooms.
The AAC monitored new staff and volunteer training processes related to accessibility.
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2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan
The Committee reviewed and discussed issues raised in former Lieutenant Governor David
Onley’s report to the Ontario Government on the AODA’s implementation progress.
City staff presented the AAC with plans for the Pickering Heritage and Community Centre to
house program, archival and storage space under one roof. AAC members discussed mobility
within the facility as well as surrounding accessibility features and provided advice.
The AAC monitored and provided accessibility advice regarding walkway reconstructions,
sidewalk retrofits, new multi-use paths, installation of tactile plates at intersections, curb cuts,
traffic light timing, snow clearing, parks, playgrounds, special event accessible parking, etc.
For example, AAC members provided specific accessibility and safety concerns regarding
pedestrian paths of travel and transit stops in the vicinity of Highway 2 and Whites Road.
Monitored new staff and volunteer training process related to accessibility.
The AAC provided advice on initial plans for a City of Pickering accessibility training/orientation
tool for working with external contractors on City events.
The AAC monitored local, provincial, national and international emerging accessibility
legislation, regulations, policies, best practices, products and services and considered
adaptations for use in Pickering; for example, with respect to employment of people with
disabilities.
The AAC’s staff representative briefed the AAC on the Ontario Network of Accessibility
Professionals (ONAP) conference he attended in Lindsay on October 23rd entitled Accessible
Education Towards Accessible Employment. The keynote address was delivered by former
Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley and forum topics included: Universal Design
Learning, Creating lnclusive Placement, Mental Health in the Workplace Life Experiences, and
Workplace Accommodation.
AAC member D. Hughes provided periodic updates to the AAC with respect to Axess Condos
Pickering to be developed at the intersection of Pickering Parkway and Valley Farm Road. For
example, D. Hughes presented members with a video of an interview conducted with Global
News showcasing the highly-accessible Pickering development.
Reviewed progress and planned for the 2020 update of Pickering’s 5-Year Accessibility Plan.
The AAC held various discussions and hosted guest presentations to explore issues and
identify potential solutions with respect to residential accessibility and affordability.
The AAC monitored and discussed the emergence of the Rick Hansen Foundation’s
accessibility certification program. An AAC member attended the Accessibility Professional
Network (APN) 1st Annual Conference, arranged through the Rick Hansen Foundation.
Consultation & Collaboration
Pursuant to AAC discussions in November 2018, a sub-committee of the AAC was established
to develop information regarding the current rules and best practices with respect to service
and support animals, and related issues, particularly as they impact municipal operation s and
Durham businesses. Discussions were initiated with representatives of the Ministry for Seniors
and Accessibility to explore a potential partnership that would initially help Ontario businesses,
and subsequently inform service and support animal policy development by the Province.
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A Pickering resident appeared before the Committee to share his life experiences and
challenges in dealing with complex cognitive disabilities. A Committee discussion ensued with
members noting issues with respect to employment for the disabled, and the need to change
the psychological barriers and stigma that preclude employment opportunities. Subsequently,
Participation House Durham was invited to attend a future AAC meeting to discuss its
programs for individuals with disabilities to help them acquire work skills.
A Pickering resident with visual challenges appeared before the Committee to discuss
opportunities to strengthen inclusive culture in Durham. She discussed her negative personal
experiences surrounding disability and alienation from the public. This topic resonated with
AAC members who provided further examples of exclusionary behaviours they had
experienced or witnessed. As an initial step, the resident was invited to participate in a
Pickering Football Club/Trillium research study seeking to shift the Durham culture with respect
to disability by fostering greater inclusion in the region’s recreation programs.
Collaborated and consulted with Regional and Provincial accessibility professionals and
advocates, such as the Ontario Network of Accessibility Professionals (ONAP) to stay abreast
of emerging issues and successful practices.
Provided advice and supported 2019 ONAP Conference hoste d by Durham Region and its
network of municipal accessibility coordinators.
Monitored Regional AAC minutes and selectively participated in/attended Regional, Provincial,
Federal and U.S. learning and networking opportunities related to accessibility.
Continued to liaise and consult with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Parks
Canada, and Altona Forest representatives to consider innovative methods of providing access
to rugged, natural outdoor spaces. For example,
o Parks Canada representatives appeared before the committee to provide information on
accessibility features of trails at the Rouge National Urban Park such as trail head
signage informing visitors about trail difficulty levels. Discussions ensued regarding
specialized transit for seniors, rest areas, power stations to charge
wheelchairs/scooters, and accessibility for visually/cognitively impaired individuals.
AAC received a presentation from CNIB community ambassadors and its partner, the
Pickering Public Library.
o The Pickering Public Library has formed a partnership with the CNIB Phone It Forward
Program, which asks for gently-loved smartphones to be donated. The smartphones are
wiped to the highest data security standards, loaded with accessible apps, and provided
to people with sight loss who need them, along with technical training, discounted
maintenance, and data plan support. Donors receive a tax receipt. Displays with full
details can be found at both the Main and George Ashe Library branches.
o Further discussion ensued regarding some of the services the Library provides for the
hearing impaired such as the Home Library Service which provide audio books and
materials along with portable Wi-Fi; and the Maker Space that can quickly and
inexpensively convert documents into alternate formats.
o The library is reaching out to their community partners to help develop further
partnerships for CNIB.
o The CNIB representatives provided information on CNIB’s BlindSquare navigation
program.
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Provided planning advice, supported, promoted and attended the 2019 35th Annual Durham
Regional Police Children’s Games held on Saturday, October 26th for disabled youth between
the ages of 5 and 18. The City of Pickering has actively partnered since 1985 with Durham
Regional Police Services, Grandview Children’s Centre, the March of Dimes and other
community partners to host this annual inclusive event for young athletes with physical
disabilities at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.
In December 2019, the AAC members met jointly with Pickering’s Accessibility Core Staff
Team for the AAC’s annual festive Meet & Greet to team-build, share information and network.
Members attended and provided input to the Metrolinx Navigation Consultation at the Pickering
Go Station on January 23rd.
An AAC member was appointed to the Metrolinx Accessibility Advisory Committee becoming
the only representative from Durham Region.
An AAC member attended a focus group meeting with respect to the Kingston Road Corridor
Intensification study.
The AAC fostered/promoted/supported submissions for local, regional, provincial and federal
awards and grants to profile Pickering’s accessibility achievements and commitment.
The AAC provided advice and support to the City of Pickering’s regionally-scoped camp staff
training all-day inclusion workshop, as part of its Summer Camp Accessibility initiative hosted
at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.
The AAC engaged with Durham Transit regarding concerns with delays for specialized transit
customers crossing municipal boundaries.
Through its Ajax Pickering Board of Trade representative, the AAC regularly shared
information and issues with the local business community.
Site Plan Application Reviews
The AAC continued to work in collaboration with City planning staff through an ongoing site
plan application review process to encourage the proactive integration of accessibility
considerations into the City development. The AAC reviewed and provided accessibility advice
with respect to the following site plans:
o S 05/19 (Taunton Road) - sales pavilions for two builders Lebovic and Fieldgate located
at Taunton and Burkholder.
o S 06/19 (Icon Forest District) - semi-detached and town homes at the northwest corner
of Finch and Altona.
o S 08/19 (2620 Brock Rd.) - 30 stacked 4-storey townhouses off Brock, north of Dersan.
o S 10/19 (Chartwell) - a 22-storey seniors’ residence consisting of seniors’ apartments,
and assisted living at the southeast corner of Valley Farm and Kingston Roads. A
related discussion was held regarding the need to re-evaluate the length of traffic lights
for crossing at Valley Farm and Kingston Roads.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan
2020 Proposed Work Plan
As of March, the Accessibility Advisory Committee has achieved the following in 2020:
Policies, Standards & Implementation
The AAC has monitored and provided accessibility advice regarding walkway reconstructions,
sidewalk retrofits, new multi-use paths, installation of tactile plates at intersections, curb cuts,
traffic light timing, parks, playgrounds, special event accessible parking, etc. For example, the
AAC expressed concern over the traffic light timings. It was noted that sufficient time was not
always provided to allow people with disabilities to cross Pickering intersections safely. To
inform follow-up discussions with City and Regional staff, the committee listed several
intersections where traffic light timing is a concern.
As an ongoing concern, the AAC has held various discussions and hosted guest presentations
to explore issues and identify potential solutions with respect to residential accessibi lity and
affordability.
The AAC reviewed and provided advice on a new Accessibility Checklist for Pickering Events.
The AAC reviewed and provided advice on a new “Respect the Space” brochure to encourage
residents and visitors to respect Pickering’s accessible parking spaces.
Representatives of Participation House Durham attended the AAC meeting to discuss their
range of programs to help individuals with disabilities acquire work skills and successfully
pursue employment.
The AAC monitored new staff and volunteer training process related to accessibility.
The AAC has continued to monitor local, provincial, national and international emerging
accessibility legislation, regulations, policies, best practices, products and services and
considered adaptations for use in Pickering.
The AAC reviewed progress with respect to Pickering’s 5-Year Accessibility Plan 2016-2020,
and planned for the 2021-2025 update of Pickering’s 5-Year Accessibility Plan.
Consultation & Collaboration
At the January 27th, 2020 City Council Meeting, Council approved Report CS 08-20, to submit
the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement to the Province and to set in motion the City of
Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee’s Service & Support Animal Task Group. The
project plan calls for hosting an Innovation Lab, development and publication of a Monograph ,
and a launch event to rollout out findings of the Task Group study.
Representatives of the Pickering Football Club’s (PFC) attended the AAC to present their new
research project, funded by an Ontario Trillium Grant, which aims to investigate barriers
associated with recreational and sport opportunities in the Pickering/Durham Region. PFC has
identified a number of community groups who remain isolated from recreational opportunities
due to barriers including newcomers, seniors, people with disabilities, LGBTQ, and indigenous
populations.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan
The AAC has continued to collaborate and consult with Regional and Provincial accessibility
professionals and advocates, such as the Ontario Network of Accessibility Professionals
(ONAP), to stay abreast of emerging issues and successful practices.
An AAC member is currently working to obtain Rick Hansen Foundation certification and will
be keeping the Committee up to date on the program and his progress.
An AAC member attended a Durham Region Accessibility Awareness Group Meeting to
identify opportunities for collaboration and information sharing.
The AAC fostered/promoted/supported submissions for local, regional, provincial and federal
awards and grants to profile Pickering’s accessibility achievements and commitment. For
example,
o AAC members identified several potential nominees for Pickering’s Civic
Accessibility Award for Disability Issues; and,
o The AAC supported a grant submission to JumpStart for a $20,000 renovation of the
tot pool in the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.
Abdul Macci, Pickering’s representative to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee
attended the AAC to discuss a range of transit accessibility issues and to establish a basis for
ongoing collaboration with the AAC to remove transit accessibility barriers and improve transit
customer service for people with disabilities.
The AAC continued to engage with Durham Transit regarding concerns with delays for
specialized transit customers crossing over boundaries to/from other municipalities.
The AAC hosted representatives of the CNIB who presented information on:
o The CNIB Eyes Forward program which provides support to seniors who are
experiencing limitations in conducting their everyday activities, and which plans to open
a location in Pickering in September, 2020.
o A program to donate cell phones to seniors and install a network of beacons to
accommodate the navigation needs of visually impaired individuals.
Site Plan Application Reviews
The AAC continued to work in collaboration with City planning staff through an ongoing site
plan application review process to encourage the proactive integration of accessibility
considerations into City development. To date in 2020, the AAC has reviewed and provided
accessibility advice with respect to the following site plans:
o Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre at 2580 Brock Road - This facility will be a
treatment and learning centre for children with disabilities.
o Site Plan Review - S01/20 - TriBro (movie) Studios to be located on the Durham Live
property lying immediately southwest of the Pickering Casino Resort complex.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan
Adjusting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee plans to adapt its focus and methods in light of
the pervasive impact and uncertain duration of the COVID -19 pandemic. Cohesiveness,
engagement, morale and momentum of the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee can best
be maintained by transitioning to a virtual meeting paradigm as long as social distancing remains
in force. Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee plans to address the following topics/issues
during this uncertain period:
Promote awareness of, and advise on, information and resources for people with disabilities
needing help during pandemic including:
o emergency supports
o virtual management of anxiety and mental health
Liaise with accessibility community of interest and stakeholders including Durham Region
Accessibility Coordinators, Ontario Network of Accessibility Professionals (ONAP) etc.
regarding emerging issues during the pandemic such as:
o human rights of people with disabilities
o accessibility of emergency communications
o availability of mobility device repairs
o DRT accessibility
Virtual teamwork with respect to the Service and Support Animal Initiative including:
o finalization of the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry for Seniors and
Accessibility, and completion of Transfer Payment Ontario system setup
o adapting project methodology
o project research and analysis
o monograph outlining and preparatory work
o launch event planning
o COVID-19 implications for use of therapy animals
Promote awareness of, and advise on City/regional COVID-19 initiatives such as:
o virtual recreation programs under development such as the Garden Webinar Series
o virtual Farmers' Market
o Food Box
o Care Mongers
Consult and collaborate on:
o Pickering’s 5 Year Accessibility Plan
reporting on current plan expiring in 2020
development of new plan from 2021 onward
o Planning Pickering compliance with AODA’s new communication/website accessibility
standards coming into effect in January 2021
o Update to Standard Operating Procedure ADM 120 - Access to Recreation
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
2019 Year End Report and 2020 Proposed Work Plan
Post-Pandemic Priorities
As normal operations resume, the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee has identified the
following areas of priority:
encouraging and highlighting further examples of accessibility excellence in City programs,
services, and facilities especially in regard to the Pickering City Center Project;
customer oriented, accessible transportation is key given a large and growing population with
disabilities;
improving walk-ability/roll-ability accessibility including intersection safety for people with
disabilities;
promoting more accessible housing options and inventory;
facilitating employment opportunities for people with disabilities and showcasing related
benefits to local businesses; and
completion of the Pickering Service and Support Animal Task Group initiative.
Submitted on behalf of the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee members:
Peter Bashaw, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Bianca D’Souza, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Saima Fatima, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Donna Holmes, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Daniel Hughes, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Glenn Lang, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Anthony Lue, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Megan Thorpe Ross, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
Susan Wilkinson, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
David W ysocki, Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Member
John McLellan, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Representative
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,oray For The Weekend Established 1973
To Members of Council:
The Pickering Markets have been an incubator of small business in the Durham Region for almost 50
years, and in this trying time, we are struggling to stay alive, and in turn, save our 300+ vendors, over
half of which are Durham region constituents.
Our vendors have opened store fronts and developed into national chains (like Kitchen Stuff Plus) and
The Market has been a long-term attraction to the City of Pickering.
Our vendors are reporting sales that are down 30-40% from the last year and are struggling themselves
to stay open and maintain their small businesses.
Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, it resulted in increased operational costs, with The Markets
doing their best by hiring extra cleaning staff and providing sanitizer to all customers as well as gloves to
vendors. It resulted in a lower customer turnout in January, February and March due to people being
selective about their shopping habits and the constant reminder to stay home. We closed our doors
March 15th (before the order from Provincial Government) in the belief that the health and safety of our
vendors, staff, customers, and residents within Durham region was to be put first.
We have laid off the majority of our staff, in an effort to try to keep our lights on and be able to reopen
our doors and continue to be an attraction as well as a home to our small businesses.
In the past few years, I have been asking for support from The City of Pickering with regards to the
Market License fee (By-law 1887 /84). We are now asking that for the remainder of 2020, that this fee
be reduced from the current $1,000/day to $100/day to allow us some financial relief once we get back
to business.
I thank you in advance for your consideration and we look forward to re-opening and continuing to be
an attraction for The City of Pickering.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Erik Tamm
Managing Partner
The Pickering Markets
Erik@pickeringmarkets.com
{905) 426-3387 X 223
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Virtual Town Hall with Premier Doug Ford
Moderated by Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson
In partnership with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Friday, May 8th 2020
2:00pm-3:00pm via Cisco WebEx
Meeting Transcript
Participants:
Michael Thompson-Deputy Mayor, City of Toronto (Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson)
Doug Ford- Premier, Ontario
Rod Phillips- Minister of Finance, Ontario
Stephen Lecce- Minister of Education, Ontario
Andria Barrett- President, Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
Nadine Spencer- President, Black Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Amanuel Melles- Director, Network for the Advancement of Black Communities
Lori Anne Thomas- President of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
Debbie Douglas- Executive Director, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Chantal Phillips- Youth Rep, Partnership & Accountability Circle
Dr. Kofi Hope- Senior Policy Advisor, Wellesley Institute
Welcome: Andria Barrett- Good Afternoon & Welcome. I'd like to start the meeting with a Land
Acknowledgement by Amanuel Melles.
Land Acknowledgement: Amanuel Melles
Andria Barrett: On behalf of Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson and the Canadian Black Chamber of
Commerce, we are delighted to welcome you to this Virtual Town Hall with Premier Doug Ford. My
name is Andria Barrett, I'm the President of the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce and on behalf of
our members and the Black Business community, we would like to thank Deputy Mayor Michael
Thompson for allowing us the opportunity to participate in this event. We are working collectively with
the African Canadian Community, Black Business & Professional Association, Network for the
Advancement of Black Communities and Partnership & Accountability Circle. Together we are the Black
Economic & Leadership Network (BECL).
Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson, is Chair of Toronto’s Economic Development Committee and a
member of the Mayor’s Economic Support and Recovery task force. Now in his fifth term as Councillor,
Michael has earned a reputation as one of Toronto’s hardest working and most effective political
leaders.
Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson: Welcome everyone to this virtual town hall with Premier Doug Ford.
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions prior to the meeting. We’ve taken some of your questions
and aggregated them to ask the Premier questions. Not all questions will be answered because of the
limited time. The purpose of the town hall is for the black community to engage directly with the
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Premier and his team to discuss topics that deal with our well-being as well as to ensure that the
community and its businesses are included in the economic recovery from COVID-19. It is a challenging
time for all people in Ontario. We have a strong leader in Premier Ford. He has worked tirelessly to
ensure that all Ontarians remain safe in this difficult period. The Premier will be with us for half an hour.
I feel honoured and privileged to have the Premier join us. It is my distinct pleasure to introduce my
friend, and your friend, the honourable Doug Ford, Ontario’s Premier.
Premier Ford: Thank you everyone for having me. I have known Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson for
quite some time, worked hand in hand to make sure we put the City forward, and now I have a great
friend and ally. He is taking care of the City and we’re taking care of the Province. This Province has gone
through a massive pandemic and we are grateful for everyone’s support. Andrea, I want to thank you as
well, for your leadership with your team along with the Deputy Mayor.
Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson: Premier, you and I had a conversation on the 22nd of April where
we talked with Dr. Kevin Scott regarding the issue surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on the black
community and blacks in the US particularly the African American Community. I asked at that time if
you’d consider looking at ways and means to collect socio-economic status data on the impact of
COVID19 on the black community. Yesterday, there was a great announcement where you indicated
that this is going to take place. Can you please comment on this?
Premier Ford: Yes this is great news. I have to tell everyone that it is the Deputy Mayor that was pushing
this. I put him on a call with the CEO of UHN, one of the largest research hospitals in the entire country,
and with Dr. Smith. We brought in Dr. Smith because with any medical decision that we make, we have
to ensure that we get the best medical advice. He brought that to the health table and now we’re going
to do testing. We are going to be collecting race-based data. Also we have the anti- racism directorate
who is also offering strategic advice upon Ontario’s racism data standard. What I’d really like is to get
input from each of you to sit around the table. (Premier Doug Ford).
Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson: Premier, I’d like to ensure that there is an opportunity for the Black
Economic & Leadership Network (BECL) to be able to meet with the Ministers that you’ve assigned and
give them an opportunity to be a part of this process as we deal with the post COVID19 recovery. I am
looking forward to that.
Premier Ford: Our Minister of Finance, Rod Phillips and Minister of Education Stephen Lecce along with
MPP Christina Mitas are on this call and yes, absolutely, we’d be happy to meet with this group.
Nadine Spencer: At this time, I’d like to acknowledge Justice Romain Pitt who passed away a week
ago. He was one of the founding members of the Black Business and Professional Association. We are
here on behalf of the more than 600 thousand Ontarians in the Black community. As you are aware,
this pandemic has impacted the black population more significantly than other groups. Despite anti-
Black racism, and the challenges we will face in a post-COVID 19 environment, Black businesses
remain committed to grow Ontario's economy. How will you ensure that Black business professionals
will be at the table in the recovery process? Is the province willing to invest in the creation of an
Ontario Black Business Hub to support business and entrepreneurship services for Ontario's Black
business communities? If you can’t make such an investment, what else can you do to help us establish
it?
Premier Ford: Thanks for your question Nadine. We are putting billions of dollars into businesses,
reducing WSIB and lowering business tax by 8.75%. We allow restaurants to deliver, and beer, alcohol
and wine stores remain open. The Federal Government has helped tremendously with $900 million
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relief on small businesses. Rather than paying full rent, 75%, of rent is covered. Where the black
community can have opportunity is in procurement. We’ve put together a $50 million fund for
companies to receive support with PPE’s; gowns, sewing machines, masks, face shields and hand
sanitizers. We can’t rely on foreign government right now where the world has short supply.
Andria Barrett: We would like to ask the Province to establish a social procurement strategy for Black
Business that focuses on increasing capacity and removing barriers. We want at least 5% of the
businesses in our community to be represented in procurement during COVID-19 Recovery & beyond.
How can we work with your government to make it happen?
Premier Ford: Hi Andria, thanks for your question. We are putting a program together next week with
$9 million in support from the Federal government. One of the key areas I think everyone should be
focusing on, is the $50 million Ontario together fund giving entrepreneurs and existing business owners
the opportunity to supply PPE. This can definitely help any black businesses starting-up or even existing
businesses. Go on our website and take a look. We are short on gowns right now. I told the procurement
table, do you know how many people in Ontario own a sewing machine? Can you imagine if we did? We
would be out of this problem. There are a lot of talented and smart people with ingenuity in the black
community. They will be able to look at this fund and see what is appropriate for their businesses and
we will support them in any way we can. Thank you, Andria for that question.
Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson: Premier, we want to thank you very much for your continued
leadership of Ontario. We want to wish you well and we are always ready to put all of our hands
together as we talked about the 14 million Ontarians who are working very hard to defeat this virus. I
want to thank you again for your time. We ask you to continue to lead us in this difficult period. Thank
you.
Premier Ford: Thank you so much Michael. Thank you for your true leadership in the City. Moving
Toronto forward. Thank you for your leadership within the black community and your team, you’re
absolutely incredible. I can’t wait till this is all over, and we can all work together. On a personal note,
Andrea your community, the black community; I’m going to give all the credit to my brother Rob, who
started that relationship and we’ve carried it on. I just have that special place in my heart and I want the
black community to know that we will always have your back. We will never ever waiver, never! Thank
you and God bless each and every one of you. I will now pass it over to my great Minister of Finance.
Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson: Thank you Premier. Minister Rod Phillips is the Minister of Finance
in Ontario. He is no stranger to the community and I’ve had the pleasure of working with him at the
municipal level and we continue to work together, Minister Philips welcome.
Minister Phillips: Thank you Michael, I know we don’t want to give away our mutual ages but we have
been working together for the last 20 years in terms of local government. The Deputy Mayor is a great
leader in Toronto and I really appreciate him. It’s great to have this chance Andria to be back, I was
checking my calendar, I think I spoke at the Fireside chat that you hosted with the Black Chamber on
February 27th and of course that seems like much more than a few months ago. I remember then we
were talking about the budget and what we’d be able to do to encourage employment and
opportunities in the Black community and the Black chamber. I remember the work you were doing
around the credit union and the focus on the black community. Credit unions are one of the
responsibilities I have as a Minister of Finance, so I remember a snowy day in February where we got
together and had a conversation. I appreciate you creating an opportunity for this kind of conversation
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again in the circumstances that we’re in, obviously very challenging. I am happy to be here along with
Minister Lecce.
Lori-Anne Thomas: Black Ontarians face higher incarceration rates. If we want to reduce recidivism,
we must provide those leaving the system with culturally appropriate assistance. What will your
government do to support funding and increase the capacity of organizations helping those leaving
incarceration with a culturally responsive approach?
Minister Phillips: Minister Lecce is on as the Minister of Education. Just before he speaks, one of the
things that we as a government want to do is make sure that we are providing opportunities for
individuals to come back together via the workforce. I want to ensure that we have a vibrant economy
for people to be able to operate. With regards to specific programs, I will now turn your question over to
Minister Lecce.
Minister Lecce: Thank you Minister Phillips, I want to thank everyone in the black community in our
Province and the country. We are so grateful for the work you’ve done and the compassion extended
for those in need. I’m reminded by a dear friend of mine, in my neck of the woods, who has been
providing food, PPE’s to community partners including long term care homes.
One of the things we want to do, is to provide opportunities for people to get back into the work force,
making sure there is a vibrant economy. One of the ways to reduce that recidivism rate is, we do not
want to see especially young kids enter any elements outside of what we aspire to for every child: a
good education, graduation and a good paying job. The Minister spoke about economic participation.
Given that black Canadians in the province have faced twice the rate of unemployment, we argue that
this is unacceptable. We have to continue to strive together and give our young people hope and
economic opportunity. In respect to dealing with the recidivism rate which as you mentioned is high,
there’s an Ontario Young Black Youth action plan that is funded through the Assistant General Office
which provides culturally appropriate action to ensure that young people who were incarnated and who
were on a dangerous pathway, get out of that life and into a job. That’s a $10 million commitment which
that Minister has maintained. I think hearing it today will allow the opportunity to continue
strengthening those programs and help get a lot of young people back on the right track.
Debbie Douglas: While all Ontarians have been impacted by emergency measures, many in black
communities have faced an impact especially black owned businesses and black focused service
organizations have been particularly hard hit. What are your plans to ensure that Ontarians post
pandemic recovery planning is inclusive specifically, will you commit to include Black Ontarians at key
advisory tables like the Provincial Economic Recovery Task Force? Will you support and implement a
stabilization fund for the non-profit and charitable services sector?
Minister Phillips: Thanks Debbie, great questions and I appreciate the work that you do. We are
absolutely including black Canadians in leadership roles in terms of the consultation process. We have
set up the groundwork for consultation tables. Dozens of them are being established now to make sure
that we understand the economic impact. We’re inviting not just government members, but all
members of the legislature. So all the MPPs, including our friends in opposition, will be leading
community consultations. These consultations will look at community impact. We don’t want to look at
some parts of the problem, we want to look at all parts of the problem in terms of the impact. To your
point about the charitable not-for-profit sector, as the person chairing this committee I know that the
sector is a critical part of the social and economic infrastructure of our Province. I am working directly
with Minister Todd Smith, so while other Ministers are chairing round tables, Minister Smith and I are
leading that to make sure that we understand all of the impacts. Many of you will recall that in March,
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we cancelled the budget and delivered a one year financial statement because we couldn’t reasonably
see what was going to happen beyond the year, but we wanted to be transparent with people. On
November 15th we will be having a full budget and so all these things will feed into that budget.
Chantal Phillips: The provincial government has championed access to mental health services and
programs including a $20million investment announced in March. However, Studies show that gaining
access to culturally appropriate mental health supports and services is difficult for Black Ontarians.
For example black youth wait twice as long than white youth for mental health treatment. Will your
government explore funding culturally responsive Black mental health services and programs in
particular during COVID and during our recovery response?
Minister Phillips: Michael A. Tibollo, our Associate Minister of Mental Health, has posed this question many
times at the table and in discussions that led up to the creation of our response to COVID. In addition to
an investment of $3 billion in partnership with the Federal Government, we’ve added $12 million dollars
of short term specific supports to mental health outreach and it continues to be one of the areas that
we are looking at. The factors associated with social isolation and socio-economic issues affecting our
community.
Minister Lecce: Thank you Chantal for your questions. This is important for all people in particularly our
young people. We are committed to supporting especially our young students who are affected by
pressures dealing with COVID-19. On the macro level, the Province has more than doubled mental
health funding, taking it to a historic high. I know that there is more to do. In education, we’ve more
than doubled that funding by investing $4 million dollars. We’ve hired over 180 Psychologist and
Psychotherapists within the school boards. I have instructed in the clearest terms that under the current
reality of being at home, those EAs and support services need to be unlocked immediately even if it’s to
provide virtual care. When it comes to culturally appropriate supports, there is a program within the
Ministry of Health - the Graduation Culture for Black students program - which is a $1.5 million
investment that provides mentorship and supports in dealing with the systemic challenges that often
impedes some progress for these students. That program is working. I am working closely with my
Associate Deputy Minister Patrick Case, who is an incredibly well-known black leader in the community.
As Minister Philips said, all of us are committed to seeing this through.
Dr. Kofi Hope: Unemployment among Black Ontarians, especially young people, is consistently twice
the provincial average. The child poverty rate in Toronto is 3 times that of non-racialized families. As
the province develops its new poverty reduction strategy, are you considering collaboration with the
City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy? More specifically, will you explicitly name Black
communities as a priority population?
Minister Phillips: Dr. Hope, thank you for the question and for the work that you do. It is interesting
during these times with COVID, one thinks that nothing else is discussed. I’ve had some conversations
with Mayor Tory about the work that they’ve been doing in the City of Toronto as well as what the
Deputy Mayor has done in that regard. We are of course interested in collaborating and I don’t want to
pre-stage what programs Minister Smith is going to be coming forward with. I can tell you that he has
been consulting about the content of those programs. We are absolutely, as a government, sensitive to
the realities on the grounds as well as unemployment in the black community. That isn’t my ministry, so
I don’t want to pretend to know details about what our colleague Mr. Smith is doing. But what I will tell
you is we are working closely with the City of Toronto and we see that the ground that they have
covered there is effective and we want to take advantage of that and when we bring the strategy out we
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want to make sure that it is effective. One of the things that we have learned is to listen in advance of
when we put things together, after we’ve put things together and when we get feedback on what does
and doesn’t work.
Minister Lecce: I would like to thank Dr. Hope for the message. I think in my realm as the Minister of
Education, I just want to affirm to everyone on the call that we are all for Rod and the Premier, we are
all very aware of the systemic challenges that are impeding the progress of black children and we are
prepared to use language like combatting anti-black racism in this Province. We know it exists and I
think a lot of those early interventions or the lack thereof, could lead to some of the data points you
cited. It starts in the early years and we as a government will confront it and you probably are all aware
of the actions that the government is taking in the midst of it all and in the outbreak within the Peel
Public School Board. We have a zero tolerance for these types of actions, I am really hoping that working
with you and continuing to take your advice, we can change the culture of governments of all parties at
all levels to better serve our children to enable them success, so that we don’t exasperate what so many
of our parents have said is a generation of failure or insufficiency when it comes to moving forward for
these kids. We are totally committed to seeing an improvement and that’s the metric I’d like to be
measured by. How do we get these students a higher rate of graduation or reduce rate of suspension
and get them in a pathway to jobs.
Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson: Thank you Minister Leece and I just want to add that the City of
Toronto, through its Confronting Anti-black Racism unit, is doing great work addressing some of the
issues facing the community. I see this as an opportunity to collaborate with the Province in the work
that you’re doing because in that unit, Anthony is the Manager, and the team there has just been doing
amazing work. We are looking forward to the collaboration. I’d now like to ask my counterpart and
colleague in Scarborough Centre, Christina Mitas to say a few words.
MPP Christina Mitas: Thank you for having me join this call. By now we are very aware that the
challenges, restrictions and difficult choices that we faced in handling COVID have come at a great cost.
Closing businesses and restricting movement have been a difficult pill to swallow. None of this would be
possible without the leadership of Premier Ford, and I’m happy we had him on call from day one. He has
demonstrated a single commitment to battling COVID head-on. He has done the best he can in a very
difficult situation. Ontario was not ready for this, but he was the right man at the right time, so thank
you Premier Ford for your dedication and hard work. I have been listening very intently to the questions
and concerns expressed during this call. I want to say that right now, it is so important that Ontarians
from all walks of life stick together and work together to ensure that Ontario is going to thrive and our
businesses and our people are able to function again normally. Let’s work together and focus on
becoming a more self-sufficient province that prioritises the well-being and success of all Ontarians.
Calls like this are very important. The best way to come out of this is through the power of people, so I
pledge to do all that I can to help the black community and all of Ontario. Let’s stick together through
this difficult time and we will all get through this. God bless everyone.
Councillor Cynthia Lai: Thank you Deputy Mayor Thompson for inviting me to participate in this virtual
town hall and also thanks to all the people that have tuned in here. You care enough to try to
communicate with the community leaders and I appreciate the time you spent to be here. Also, for the
Premier and MPPs on this call and the ministers, I’ve heard nothing but praise for what you’ve been
doing throughout this pandemic. Your hard work and tireless efforts and your leadership is just
unprecedented. As a member of the Mayor’s Economic Recovery taskforce, I am focusing on leading the
ethnic community. We know that Toronto is a very inclusive City and we really want to make sure that
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we listen to the needs of all or our different communities. With Malvern being part of my ward, I have
been trying very hard to reach out to the Black Canadian community and trying to listen to their needs
and see how I can help. I’d like to express my thanks to Deputy Mayor Thompson for taking me under
his wing. His mentorship and leadership on council have helped me learn a lot about how to care for the
community. In closing, we’ve learnt so many new ways of life during this pandemic, one of which is to
meet virtually, and it’s so time efficient and I’m hoping that I can host some these meetings in my
community with the Premier and Ministers. Its only by working together we can get through this
pandemic, come out stronger and better, stay safe and keep well. Thank you very much again Deputy
Mayor Thompson.
Amanuel Melles: Thank you Deputy Mayor and thanks to Premier Ford and the team in Government,
Ministers Phillips and Lecce. I think it is very important for us to come together today to have a
conversation about the black community with our Province. What we did as a preparation to this call,
was to submit our questions to the Province and I think one of the things we will have as a follow up,
because of the quality of the call, we may want the Province to send a written reply. We will be issuing a
report out of this discussion and we have also sent ahead of this meeting, a brief that we will also be
releasing after this report. We have covered a lot of issues from race-based data, black businesses,
entrepreneurship and economic development to incarceration, mental health and the need to ensure
that the black community participates in the Province’s recovery. We have heard from the premier
about the value of the participation of the black community, and there were some good comments
made in terms of support for black businesses. We are delighted that the province has embarked on a
decision to collect race-based data. I was pleased to hear Mr. Lecce make reference to Ontario Black
Youth Action plan as you know there are more than 70 black organizations in 80 cities in Ontario. The
fact there is support in the stabilization fund for not for profits and we have a lot of black focus, black
serving organizations that require support during this period. Around job recovery, we got some good
commitment and support from the Finance minister and others. We understand the need of supporting
vulnerable communities and made it clear that it is critically important that the black community is
considered as a priority population. Mr. Lecce’s comment about combatting anti-black racism is very
important.
Minister Philips: Thank you everyone, particularly Councillor Lai, it is great to see you. Deputy Mayor
Thompson and of course it’s always great to see my colleagues. Most importantly, it’s great to see
everyone else and to have a frank and wholesome discussion. This is my second opportunity to meet
with the black chamber and I look forward to the third. Let’s see how we can keep the progress going
and make sure that our efforts in government, as the Premier said, do a good job of serving everybody.
All of us have to make sure we thank somebody in this crisis whether it’s a health care worker, or it’s
someone driving a bus, or a government worker keeping us safe. There’s a lot of people working very
hard right now so that we can start to reopen the economy when it’s safe. It’s been really good for us to
see who counts in a crisis. Be thankful to frontline workers. And Michael, it’s always a pleasure working
with you.
Minister Lecce: I just want to thank you Deputy Mayor Thompson and the entire team for the
opportunity to listen and to share. We are very blessed to live in this country where all levels of
government are working together with one mission: the safety of our people and the economic recovery
of our country. We have a lot of faith in the people we represent. Your hard work and commitment will
get us through this. I would love to hear more from you, especially the young people like Chantal who
shared some really valuable perspectives. I look forward to hearing and learning from you.
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Deputy Mayor Thompson: Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the Premier and Ministers
Philips and Lecce for joining us, and express my gratitude for the collaboration of so many members of
the community. Thanks especially to the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce, BBPA and leadership by
Nadine Spencer and Andria Barrett for the black Chamber. I also want to thank the Network for the
Advancement for black communities, Amanuel Melles who represented the group, as well as the
accountability partnership. This is a great opportunity for us to join hands so we don’t leave any one
group behind. We want to make sure all of our skill sets are put to use. Thanks to everyone who asked
questions and provided their input on the issues that are facing the black community. In the best of
times, black businesses do not do fully prosper, and in the worst of times they do worse. We need to
change the narrative of the past, and seek a future with new opportunities. We must focus our attention
on the particular challenges faced by the black community. We need a powerful Black Economic and
Community Leadership Network that works with the Province to provide a flow of information to the
Premier and other leaders at Queens Park. Ideas informed by this input can flow back to the community
in the form of action-oriented initiatives that ensure that our youth are not considered a distant
narrative, but an important part the Province’s march toward prosperity. I want to remind everyone
that this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day, I want to wish all our mothers a Happy Mother’s day. Thank
you very much for taking the time to join us today. I want to encourage everyone to continue to practise
social and physical distancing, stay safe, stay healthy, god bless you have a great weekend .
Next Steps: The Black Economic & Leadership Network (BECL) will provide Premier Doug Ford with a
briefing note resulting from the Virtual Town Hall and follow up on commitments made by all Provincial
members on the call.
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Memo
To: Deputy Mayor Ashe
Members of Council
May 19, 2020
From: Susan Cassel
City Clerk
Copy: CAO
Subject: Appointment of Alternate Member to Upper Council under Section 267 of the Municipal
Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25
File: A-1440
At its meeting on December 10, 2018, by Resolution #21/18, Councillor Maurice Brenner was
appointed the Alternate Member to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham under
Section 268 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and the City’s Procedure By-law.
On March 18, 2020, Pickering Council adopted Resolution #259/20 to request that the duties of
Councillor Brenner, as the appointed alternate member on Regional Council, be expanded so that
he could fully participate in both Regional Committee and Council meetings in Mayor Ryan’s
absence (Attachment #1). In speaking with the Region, and due to the fact that Mayor Ryan’s
absence exceeds one month, it has been requested that the appointment of the alternate member
be clarified and appointed specifically under Section 267 of the Municipal Act.
Under the Municipal Act, the appointment of an alternate member, to the upper tier council, is
accomplished under either Section 267 or 268 which states:
Temporary vacancy
267 (1) If a person who is a member of the councils of a local municipality and its upper -tier
municipality is unable to act as a member of those councils for a period exceeding one month, the
local council may appoint one of its members as an alternate member of the u pper-tier council to
act in place of the member until the member is able to resume acting as a member of those
councils. 2001, c. 25, s. 267 (1).
Temporary replacement, member of upper-tier council
268 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the council of a local municipality may appoint one of its
members as an alternate member of the upper-tier council, to act in place of a person who is a
member of the councils of the local municipality and its upper-tier municipality, when the person is
unable to attend a meeting of the upper-tier council for any reason. 2017, c. 10, Sched. 1, s. 31.
Limitation
(2) Subsection (1) does not authorize,
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May 19, 2020 Page 2 of 2
Appointment of Alternate Member to Upper Council under Section 267 of the Municipal Act, 2001,
S.O. 2001, c. 25
(a) the appointment of more than one alternate member during the term of council;
(b) the appointment of an alternate member to act in place of an alternate member appointed
under subsection 267 (1) or (2); or
(c) the appointment of an alternate head of council of the upper -tier municipality. 2017, c. 10,
Sched. 1, s. 31.
Other temporary replacement
(3) Despite clause (2) (a), if the seat of the member who has been appointed as an alternate
member under subsection (1) becomes vacant, the council of a local municipality may appoint
another of its members as an alternate member for the remainder of the council term. 2017, c. 10,
Sched. 1, s. 31.
The appointment of alternate member under Section 268 is intended for sporadic absences and in
accordance with the Region’s Procedures, alternate members appointed under Section 268 may
only participate in Regional Council Meetings. In order for Councillor Brenner to be able to
participate in both Regional Committee and Council meetings, the Region of Durham has advised
that the appointment must be made under Section 267. In order to give effect to this, the following
recommendation is provided for Council’s consideration:
1. That Councillor Maurice Brenner be appointed as the alternate member to the Council of
the Regional Municipality of Durham in accordance with Section 267(1) of the Municipal
Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, in order that his duties may include attendance and voting
rights at Committee of the Whole and any Standing Committee that Mayor Ryan has been
appointed to and any other duties afforded to a Regional Councillor for the remainder of the
term (November 14, 2022) or until such time that Mayor Ryan is able to resume his duties,
whichever comes first; and,
2. That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Regional Clerk of the Regional
Municipality of Durham to give effect thereto.
In preparing this memo and recommendation, the Region of Durham was consulted to ensure the
motion wording would be sufficient to give effect to the City’s intent for Councillor Brenner’s
participation in both Committee and Council meetings.
Sincerely,
Susan Cassel
Attachment # 1 - NOM Motion to Authorize Mayor Ryan’s absence and to Appoint a Deputy
Mayor and Alternate Deputy Mayor - Letter
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Pickering Civic Complex | One The Esplanade | Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7
T. 905.420.4611 | F. 905.420.9685 | Toll Free 1.866.683.2760 | clerks@pickering.ca | pickering.ca
Sent By Email
March 19, 2020
Ralph Walton
Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
clerks@durham.ca
Subject: Re: Motion to Authorize Mayor Ryan’s absence and to Appoint a Deputy Mayor and
Alternate Deputy Mayor
File: A-1400-001-20
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a meeting
held on March 18, 2020 and adopted the following resolution:
Whereas Section 259 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, provides that the office of a member of council of
a municipality becomes vacant if the member, in part, is absent from the meetings of council for three
successive months without being authorized to do so by a resolution of council;
And Whereas Section 242 provides that a municipality may, by by-law or resolution, appoint a
member of the council to act in the place of the head of council or other member of council
designated to preside at meetings in the municipality’s procedure by-law when the head of council or
designated member is absent or refuses to act or the office is vacant, and while so acting such
member has all the powers and duties of the head of council or desi gnated member, as the case may
be, with respect to the role of presiding at meetings;
And Whereas City of Pickering Policy ADM 045 provides for the definition of a Deputy Mayor and
outlines the process in which a Deputy Mayor is appointed;
And Whereas the Province of Ontario has declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19
Pandemic and the City of Pickering has subsequently opened its Emergency Operations Centre, as
there is a critical need to ensure the continuity of leadership and key decision making to allow critical
business and operations to continue and also ensure that the best interests of residents and the
community are looked after during this unprecedented time of crisis and uncertainty;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering:
1. Authorizes Mayor Ryan to be absent from meetings of Committee and Council beyond three
successive months;
Corporate Services Department
Legislative Services
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Motion to Authorize Mayor Ryan’s absence and to Appoint a Deputy Mayor March 19, 2020
and Alternate Deputy Mayor
Page 2 of 2
2. That notwithstanding the provisions of Policy ADM 045, Council Appointments to Committees,
Councillor Kevin Ashe be appointed as Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the term until
November 14, 2022 and while so acting as the Deputy Mayor, shall have all the powers and
authorities of the Mayor;
3. That in the event that Deputy Mayor Ashe is unable to act, that Councillor David Pickles be
appointed as the alternate Deputy Mayor, with all the associated powers and duties, until such
time that Deputy Mayor Ashe is able to resume his duties;
4. That Councillor Maurice Brenner continue as the appointed alternate member to the Council of
the Regional Municipality of Durham in accordance with section 04.09 of the City’s Procedure
By-law; and, that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to expand
his duties to include attendance and voting rights at Committee of the Whole and any Standing
Committee that Mayor Ryan was appointed to and any other duties afforded to a Regional
Councillor for the remainder of the term (November 14, 2022) or until Mayor Ryan is able to
resume his duties, whichever comes first; and,
5. That a copy of this Resolution be provided to the Regional Clerk of the Regional Municipality of
Durham.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at
905.420.4660 extension 2019.
Yours truly
Susan Cassel
City Clerk
SC:rp
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
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LUMCO
Ontario’s Big-City Mayors
Mayor Cam Guthrie, LUMCO Chair • City of Guelph • 1 Carden Street • Guelph ON N1H 3A1 • mayor@guelph.ca • 519-837 -5643
May 14, 2020
Sent via e -mail to justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca and premier@ontario.ca
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
Dear Prime Minister and Premier:
Ontario’s Big City Mayors are grateful for the leadership and cooperation shown by the federal and
provincial governments in supporting our residents through the COVID -19 crisis.
At a meeting of May 14, 2020, the Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario (LU MCO) passed the
attached resolution urging your governments to bring that same approach to supporting municipalities
facing unprecedented fiscal challenges as a result of the COVID -19.
LUMCO encourages and supports the approach proposed by the Ontario gov ernment of providing
immediate financial relief to municipalities in a manner similar to other programs already 100%
funded by the Governments of Canada and Ontario to support individuals and businesses.
These efforts will need to be sustained over time. LUMCO Mayors have proposed a three -phased
approach to enable cities to recover from the COVID -19 crisis, which includes:
1.Relief: Immediate financial relief for municipalities facing fiscal pressure as a result of reduced
revenues, with a focus on addressing the projected $415 million revenue loss from April to June
in transit systems that serve LUMCO municipalities
2.Recovery: A comprehensive recovery plan to address COVID -related impacts for municipalities
as they work to reopen the economy, and
Corr. 19-20
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LUMCO
Ontario’s Big-City Mayors
Mayor Cam Guthrie, LUMCO Chair • City of Guelph • 1 Carden Street • Guelph ON N1H 3A1 • mayor@guelph.ca • 519-837 -5643
3. Reform: A longer-term partnership agreement between municipalities and the federal and
provincial governments to re -align capital and service delivery responsibilities with sustainable
revenue streams for the future.
Our cities have worked hard to ensure the continuity of the services our residents rely on every day,
but that effort has come with increased costs, even as revenues have declined. Municipalities plan for
and deliver balanced budgets every year, but thi s is a crisis without precedent. We urgently need
financial assistance from senior governments who alone have the fiscal capacity to manage this scale
of economic disruption.
In the days ahead, LUMCO looks forward to continuing to work constructively with its partners at the
provincial and federal governments and to positive announcements of support for Ontario’s
municipalities.
Sincerely,
Cam Guthrie
Chair, Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario
Mayor, City of Guelph
cc: The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
The Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance
The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Federation of Canadian Munici palities
Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario
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LUMCO
Ontario’s Big-City Mayors
Mayor Cam Guthrie, LUMCO Chair • City of Guelph • 1 Carden Street • Guelph ON N1H 3A1 • mayor@guelph.ca • 519-837 -5643
May 14, 2020
WHEREAS the Governments of Canada and Ontario have been working cooperatively throughout the COVID -19
crisis to support Canadians;
AND WHEREAS the Governments of Canada and Ontario have worked swiftly to provide urgent relief to people
and businesses to enable them to stay solvent and to lay a foundation for future economic recovery;
AND WHEREAS Ontario municipalities are facing plummeting revenues and surging costs as they work on the
front lines of this crisis to protect health and maintain critical services;
AND WHEREAS the Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) represents Ontario’s 29 largest cities with
nearly 70% of Ontario’s population;
AND WHEREAS LUMCO members are pleased that Premier Ford has said the Province of Ontario will be at the
table to support municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada has greater fiscal capacity and tools than any other level of
government to provide relief in this crisis;
AND WHEREAS LUMCO has urged the federal and provincial governments to support municipalities with a three
point plan that includes immediate relief, medium-term recovery, and long -term reform;
AND WHEREAS LUMCO remains steadfast in its support for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ call for
federal emergency operating funding;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that LUMCO encourages and supports the approach as proposed by the Ontario
Government to provide immediate financial relief to municipalities for COVID -19 – related expenses and lost
revenues, in a manner which is similar to other programs already fully (100%) funded by the Governments of
Canada and Ontario to support individuals and businesses throughout the COVID -19 crisis;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that LUMCO urges Premier Ford and Prime Minister Trudeau to come to the
table quickly and provide urgent relief to municipalities so that they can maintain solvency and continue to
provide vital services to Canadians.
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Report to
Council
Report Number: BYL 02-20
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: Deferral of Implementation of Accessible Service Supplement Fees
Vehicle for Hire By-law
-File: L-2200-01-20
Recommendation:
1.That Report BYL 02-20 respecting a deferral of the implementation of the Accessible Service
Supplement enacted in the Vehicle for Hire By-law 7739/20 be received;
2.That the implementation and collection of the Vehicle for Hire Accessible Service
Supplement be deferred until January 1, 2021; and
3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as
indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: The City’s Vehicle for Hire By-law 7739/20 was enacted on February
24, 2020. Included in the By-law is an Accessible Service Supplement to be paid by all vehicle for
hire license holders that do not provide accessible service. The Accessible Service Supplement
will be used to fund an Accessible Taxicab Incentive Program, as outlined in Section 93 of the
Vehicle for Hire By-law.
Based on the current economic challenges faced by the Vehicle for Hire industry caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic, staff are recommending deferring collection of the Accessible Service
Supplement until January 1, 2021.
Financial Implications: Deferral of the Accessible Service Supplement will have no impact on
the City’s expenses or revenues for the budget year 2020. The Accessible Service Supplement
was not budgeted as revenue for the City in 2020. In the initial report to Council regarding the
Vehicle for Hire By-law, staff estimated that approximately $28,000.00 would be generated
annually through the Accessible Service Supplement. This was based on a 7 cent per trip fee to
be paid by Personal Transportation Companies, as well as Accessible Service Supplements
applicable to Taxicab Brokerage fees of $2,500.00 and Taxicab Plates of $75.00 per plate.
Deferring the collection of the Accessible Service Supplement will delay the implementation of the
Accessible Taxicab Incentive Program, however, the financial pressures on the Vehicle for Hire
industry call for some type of financial relief at this time. Deferral of the Accessible Service
Supplement will assist the industry as it recovers from the financial impact of the pandemic.
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BYL 02-20 May 25, 2020
Subject: Deferral of Implementation of Accessible Service Supplement Fees
Vehicle for Hire By-law Page 2
Discussion: The Vehicle for Hire By-law prescribes an Accessible Service
Supplement fee to be applied to all vehicle for hire license holders that do not provide accessible
services.
Fees charged in relation to the Accessible Service Supplement are as follows:
1.Personal Transportation Companies (PTCs) are subject to a 7 cent per trip fee;
2.Taxicab Brokerages, that do not have at least 10 percent of their fleet as accessible
vehicles, must pay $2,500.00 per year; and
3.Individual Taxicab Plate Licensees, that are not affixed to an accessible vehicle, must
pay $75.00 per year.
The funds raised through the Accessible Service Supplement are to be used to fund an
Accessible Taxicab Incentive Program. Section 93 of the Vehicle for Hire By-law indicates that the
Accessible Taxicab Incentive Program may include, but is not limited to:
i)requirements for grant or incentive eligibility;
ii)criteria for receiving any incentive or grant;
iii)the amount and frequency of the disbursement of any incentive or grant, including
pro-rated or discretionary amounts;
iv)sanctions, including reductions in the amount of any incentive or grant for non -
compliance with the conditions of the program; and
v)reporting or auditing requirements for brokerages, PTCs, and Taxicab Plate
Licensees.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee, City staff and the Vehicle for Hire Advisory Committee are
tasked with determining how the fund may be best utilized to improve acc essible services
provided to Pickering residents.
Since the Vehicle for Hire By-law was enacted on February 24, 2020, to come into effect on March
1, 2020, the licensing renewal process for 2020 has not been completed. Letters and applications
were sent to all Personal Transportation Companies, Taxicab Brokerages and Taxicab Plate
Licensees establishing licensing renewal dates which were pre-empted by the COVID-19
pandemic shutdown.
While annual licensing will resume once City Hall re-opens, both Personal Transportation
Companies and the Taxicab industry have seen a severe reduction in business due to COVID-19
related Emergency Orders.
In an effort to provide some financial relief to the Vehicle for Hire Industry, deferring the
implementation of the Accessible Service Supplement for one year is a reasonable action to assist
in mitigating the financial hardship caused by the pandemic.
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BYL 02-20 May 25, 2020
Subject: Deferral of Implementation of Accessible Service Supplement Fees
Vehicle for Hire By-law Page 3
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Kimberly Thompson, CMM III, CPSO Paul Bigioni
Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
KT:kt
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
For:
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
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Report to Council
Report Number: CS 04-20
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
Subject: Pickering Museum Village
- Policies
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Council endorse Pickering Museum Village Policies as set out in Attachments 1 and 2
to this report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services &
Deputy CAO; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as
indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: Pickering Museum Village has updated two existing Policies to be
reflective of the current operations of the Museum. These Policies are CUL 040 Interpretation
Policy and CUL 050 Exhibit Policy. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement of
these Pickering Museum Village Policies.
Financial Implications: The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries
provides an annual grant of approximately $39,000 to Pickering Museum Village through the
Community Museums Operating Grant. The adoption of these updated Pickering Museum Village
Policies will retain compliance with guidelines set by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and
Culture Industries and will maintain the Museum’s grant eligibility.
Discussion: Pickering Museum Village has updated two Policies that are required
by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries. These are the first in a series
of policies which will be updated in order to meet the requirements of Ontario Museums as
established by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries. These
requirements set best practice standards for the operation of community museums in Ontario,
enable museums to flourish in programming, and protect the material culture of our communities.
As set out in Attachments 1 and 2 respectively, the Pickering Museum Village Policies for
Council’s approval include:
CUL 040 Interpretation Policy
CUL 050 Exhibit Policy
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CS-31-17 December 4, 2017
Subject: Pickering Museum Village Policies Page 2
These Policies benefit the Museum in several ways. The Policies create a clear set of guidelines,
best practices, and processes to protect and preserve the material culture of Pickering. The
Policies also enable the City to qualify and be considered for various Provincial Grants programs
including the Community Museum Operating Grant. Lastly, these Policies bolster Pickering
Museum Village’s status as an entrusted site for future artifact acquisitions and donations.
Attachments:
1. CUL 040 Interpretation Policy
2. CUL 050 Exhibit Policy
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Laura Gibbs Marisa Carpino
Supervisor, Museum Services Director, Community Services
& Deputy CAO
LG:mc
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
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Policy
Policy Title: Pickering Museum Village Interpretation Policy Policy Number
CUL 040
Reference
Res. # TBD
Date Originated (m/d/y)
December 11, 2017
Date Revised (m/d/y)
May 25, 2020
Pages
11
Approval: Chief Administrative Officer Point of Contact
Supervisor, Museum Services
Policy Objective
Pickering Museum Village (hereinafter referred to as “PMV”) aims to ignite imaginations through
a living history museum that fosters a connection to Pickering by collecting, preserving, and
interpreting artifacts and social culture.
The purpose of this policy is to assist staff in developing high quality interpretative experiences
that are based on a shared understanding of interpretative guidelines. As a participant in the
Community Museum Operating Grant Funding program, and as outlined in the Standards for
Community Museums, PMV is required to have an Interpretation Policy.
Index
01 Definitions
02 Guiding Principles
03 Policy Review
01 Definitions
01.01 Interpretation – There are numerous definitions of interpretation. As a
communications process, interpretation is not merely a means for providing
information. At its core, ideas, feelings, and dialogue are used to create a
process of communication that reveals meanings, relationships, and
appreciation of artifacts, buildings, landscapes, specimens, and intangible
subjects.
“Heritage interpretation is any communication process designed to reveal
meanings and relationships of cultural and natural heritage to the public,
through first-hand involvement with an object, artifact, landscape or site
(Interpretation Canada, 1976)”.
Attachment No. 1 to Report CS 04-20
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Policy Title: Pickering Museum Village Interpretation Policy Page 2 of 3
Policy Number: CUL 040
02 Guiding Principles
02.01 Inclusive Interpretation: The stories that PMV tell must be inclusive and
mindful of factors such as age, gender, ethnicity and socio-economics. We
strive to be aware of sensitive subject matter, cultural understanding and special
needs. Our interpretation will aim to take into account all groups, individuals and
factors that have made significant contributions to the heritage of Pickering.
02.02 Diversity of Interpretative Strategies: PMV recognizes the importance of
offering a variety of interpretative experiences to meet the varying needs and
interests of different audiences.
02.03 Authority and Engagement: PMV strives to communicate and engage visitors
with authority recognizing the responsibilities inherent in this public trust. The
museum strives to present accurate interpretative information that is connected
to the PMV’s mandate, in the most accessible and engaging way possible to
enable visitors to reach their own understanding of Pickering’s natural and
cultural history. PMV will promote understanding by placing local stories into a
broader context, making connections to other events, people, places and stories
to encourage a deeper interpretation of a subject.
02.04 Research: PMV will use primary sourced material, archaeological material
culture, artifact study, collections records, and the most current and authoritative
research and scholarship available to conduct research. PMV will also conduct
research into interpretative methods including programming, visitor experience,
marketing, and other areas of operations. PMV is committed to ongoing
research to support interpretation.
02.05 Planning: PMV strives to align interpretation strategies to the PMV Strategic
Plan and Pickering’s Cultural Strategic Plan. PMV staff will employ various
methods to plan and improve interpretative programs. PMV aims to make use of
an interpretative plan that identifies cohesive thematic and chronological themes
based on the artifacts and collections of the museum.
02.06 Best Practice and Innovation: PMV places a high priority on providing
dynamic experiences that encourage repeat visitation of the museum. The
museum strives to be responsive to new and emerging interpretative practices
and principles that will improve inclusion, quality of experience, and relevance to
our visitors.
02.07 Training, Skills Development and Lifelong Learning: PMV is committed to
ongoing training to develop capacity and maintain high standards in
interpretative methods and customer service for staff and volunteers.
02.08 Multi-disciplinary Approach: While the PMV interprets the history of Pickering,
the museum will present a multi-disciplinary approach that considers all aspects
of the cultural, social, and natural historical significance. PMV aims to offer
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Policy Title: Pickering Museum Village Interpretation Policy Page 3 of 3
Policy Number: CUL 040
interpretation from a multi-faceted context including: natural environment,
geographic setting, intangible cultural heritage, spiritual traditions, stories,
music, dance, theatre, literature, visual arts, local customs, and culinary
heritage; scholarly research, historical records, and living traditions.
02.09 Evaluation: PMV recognizes the value of ongoing evaluation of both existing
and planned interpretative programs. PMV will evaluate our efforts for
interpretative impact and the degree to which PMV interpretation increases
visitors’ knowledge and understanding of Pickering’s natural and cultural
heritage. PMV strives to employ a variety of evaluation techniques.
02.10 Use of and Respect for the Collection and Facility: The requirements of
preservation, and respect for the fragility and security of the collection are
paramount, while accepting the realities of use of artifacts and heritage buildings
for the purposes of education and interpretation. Effective interpretation will
encourage appropriate visitor behaviour and attitudes towards preventative
conservation of the heritage resources for future generations.
02.11 Partnership and Shared Interpretation: In order to present a diversity of
interpretative strategies and a multi-disciplinary approach, PMV will seek to
work with partners to research, create, curate and interpret elements that
support PMV’s mission.
03 Policy Review
03.01 This Policy will be reviewed a minimum of every three years.
Please refer to all associated Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures, if applicable, for
detailed processes regarding this Policy.
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Policy
Procedure Title: Pickering Museum Village Exhibit Policy Policy Number
CUL 050
Reference
Resolution #373/17
Resolution # ???/20
Date Originated (m/d/y)
December 11, 2017
Date Revised (m/d/y)
May 25, 2020
Pages
2
Approval: Chief Administrative Officer Point of Contact
Supervisor, Museum Services
Policy Objective
The purpose of this Policy is to identify and define the roles and responsibilities of the Pickering
Museum Village (hereinafter referred to as “PMV”) in developing, presenting, and evaluating
effective and high quality exhibit programs that engage the public, and that align with, and
support the PMV’s governing principles (Corporate Mission, Vision and Values).
Index
01 Definitions
02 Exhibit Planning and Design
03 Use of Artifacts and Materials in Exhibits
04 Policy Review
01 Definitions
01.01 Exhibit – A collection of artifacts, artworks, images, audio recordings, videos,
stories, or other materials that is curated and displayed for the public.
01.02 Permanent Exhibits – Permanent exhibits have a multi-year duration. Artifacts
or interpretative elements may change within the exhibit; however, the themes
and core interpretative components of the exhibit are planned to be displayed
for multiple years.
01.03 Temporary Exhibits – PMV develops and hosts temporary exhibits that are
displayed for a finite time period.
01.04 Travelling Exhibits – PMV develops or hosts exhibits that may travel to
different locations or host institutions.
Attachment No. 2 to Report CS 04-20
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Policy Title: Pickering Museum Village Exhibit Policy Page 2 of 2
Policy Number: CUL 050
01.05 Virtual Exhibits – PMV develops or hosts exhibits that are intangible in nature.
These may include curated web exhibits, oral histories, projections or audio
exhibits.
02 Exhibit Planning and Design
02.01 Exhibit planning will be carried out by Museum staff in alignment with the PMV
Strategic Plan and Corporate Mission, Vision and Values.
02.02 Depending on the type of exhibit, PMV may consult with members of a
community, specialists, or the Pickering community in general to solicit input on
the theme and design of the exhibit.
02.03 The interpretative material developed around an exhibit is designed to meet the
needs of targeted audiences and is respectful and accessible in its use of
language.
02.04 Interactive displays shall be maintained in good working order, so as not to pose
a safety risk to visitors, staff, volunteers, or artifacts.
03 Use of Artifacts and Materials in Exhibits
03.01 Artifacts included in exhibit displays, sourced from the PMV collection are
subject to the Collections Development and Policy CUL 010 and the Pickering
Museum Village Conservation Policy CUL 020.
03.02 Artifacts borrowed from other collections for the purpose of the PMV exhibits will
be indemnified.
03.03 Display materials, artifacts and artworks sourced from individuals, purchased for
the purpose of the exhibit, or borrowed from other collections will be subject to
approval by the Supervisor, Museum Services.
03.04 The PMV shall comply with copyright legislation when exhibiting photographs or
works of art.
03.05 The PMV shall publicly credit institutions, artists, funders, or donors who
contribute to an exhibition.
04 Policy Review
04.01 This Policy will be reviewed a minimum of every three years.
Please refer to all associated Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures, if applicable, for
detailed processes regarding this Policy.
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Report to Council
Report Number: CS 10-20
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
Subject: Rick Johnson Memorial Park
-Seaton Neighbourhood Park
-File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That Council name the neighbourhood park that fronts onto Sapphire Drive, Azalea Avenue,
and Burkholder Drive (the first neighbourhood park in the Seaton Community) as Rick
Johnson Memorial Park, in accordance with the Facility & Park Naming Procedure ADM 110-
006; and,
2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as
indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: As per Council Resolution #272/17, Council is to consider naming the
first neighbourhood park in the Seaton Commun ity as Rick Johnson Memorial Park. Prior to his
passing in 2016, Rick Johnson served the City as an elected official for 24 years and thereby
meets the eligibility requirements for such a consideration under Section 02.06 of the Facility &
Park Naming Procedure ADM 110-006.
At this time, the construction of the first neighbourhood park in the Lamoureaux neighbourhood in
the Seaton Community is underway and is scheduled to open to the public this fall. The naming of
this park prior to construction/completion aligns with Section 3 of the Facility & Park Naming
Procedure ADM 110-006.
Therefore, the purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to officially name the new
neighbourhood park in Seaton (as identified in Attachment 1) as Rick Johnson Memorial Park.
Subject to Council’s approval, park signage will be installed prior to the official park opening.
Financial Implications: n/a
Discussion: A Notice of Motion requesting to rename Claremont Park to Rick
Johnson Memorial Park received Council endorsement at the October 17, 2016 Council Meeting.
As per the Facility & Park Naming City Procedure ADM 110 -006, City staff initiated an evaluation
that included researching the applicable heritage, historical and community relevance and
providing notification to all residents within the service area of the proposed name change.
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CORP0227-07/01 revised
City staff initiated an evaluation that included researching applicable historical documents related
to Claremont Park and providing notification to all residents within the service area of the
proposed name change over a 30 day period in November 2016.
Through this process, staff learned that the park was officially opened on August 6, 1923 as
Claremont Memorial Park in honour of those who served and fell in the Great War. Since the park
has already been dedicated, Council declined the request to rename Claremont Memorial Park to
Rick Johnson Memorial Park. Instead, as per Council Resolution #272/17, Council was asked to
consider naming a future neighbourhood park in the Seaton Community as Rick Johnson
Memorial Park in accordance with the Facility & Park Naming Procedure ADM 110-006.
At this time, the construction of the first neighbourhood park in the Seaton Community, as shown
in Attachment 1, is underway and is scheduled to open to the public this fall. This park fronts onto
Sapphire Drive, Azalea Avenue, and Burkholder Drive, and is adjacent to a future proposed
school block. The design of the park was inspired by the life of Rick Johnson and his passion for
music. The park design includes a soccer pitch, walking paths, a large children’s playground that
has a number of musical components, a gazebo structure with music notes laser cut into its
fenestration, and an outdoor classroom/amphitheat re area which forms part of a large treble clef
symbol.
In accordance with the Facility & Park Naming Procedure ADM 110-006, the purpose of this report
is to seek Council’s approval to name Seaton’s first neighbourhood park as Rick Johnson
Memorial Park. Subject to this approval, the appropriate signage will be installed prior to the
opening of this park in fall 2020.
Attachments:
1.Location Map
2.Council Resolution #272/17
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Subject: Rick Johnson Memorial Park Page 3
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Prepared/Approved/Endorsed By:
Marisa Carpino, MA
Director, Community Services &
Deputy CAO
Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering Services
:mc
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
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PARK
N.T.S.
SCALE:DRAWN DATE:
March 2020
(Proposed) Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Location Map
Engineering Services
Department
Attachment #1 to Report S 10-20
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Legislative Services Division
Clerk’s Office
Directive Memorandum
March 14, 2017
To: Marisa Carpino
Director, Culture & Recreation
From: Debbie Shields
City Clerk
Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council
held on March 13, 2017
Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CS 03-17
Renaming of the Claremont Memorial Park
-Notice of Motion
Council Decision Resolution #272/17
1.That Council decline the request to rename Claremont Memorial Park to Rick
Johnson Park since the park is already dedicated;
2.That Council consider naming a future neighbourhood park in the Seaton
Community as Rick Johnson Park in accordance with the Facility and Park
Naming Procedure ADM 110-006; and
3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Please take any action deemed necessary.
Debbie Shields
/lr
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment #2 to Report CS 10-20
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Report to Council
Report Number: CS 13-20
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
Subject: The Wellness Health Centre Ltd.
- Lease Amending Agreement
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Amending Agreement
with The Wellness Health Centre Ltd. as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to
minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO and
the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take necessary actions
as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: The City of Pickering has an existing Lease Agreement with The
Wellness Health Centre Ltd. (the “Wellness Centre”) for the period of January 1, 2018 to
December 31, 2022. The Wellness Centre currently consists of one suite located on the second
floor of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex totaling 750 square feet.
In recent years, the Wellness Centre has expressed a need for additional space in order to
expand their business and meet the demands of its growing clientele. The recent consolidation of
arts programming into a single “Arts Studio” located on the first floor of the Chestnut Hill
Developments Recreation Complex (formerly known as the Pottery Studio) has provided an
opportunity to consider this request.
Staff reviewed the new flex space previously occupied by the former Arts Studio on the second
floor of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex and have determined that the
request can be reasonably accommodated. It also consolidates all tenants into a common area of
the building which facilitates access and wayfinding for patrons.
As such, the Community Services Department recommends that the Lease Amending Agreement
as set out in Attachment 1 to this report be initiated with The Wellness Health Centre Ltd. for
premises totaling approximately 1,448 square feet located on the second floor of the Chestnut Hill
Developments Recreation Complex, ending December 31, 2022.
Financial Implications: The annual tenant base rent payable to the City of Pickering will
increase from $15,375.00 plus HST (for current premises of approximately 750 square feet) to
$30,755.52 plus HST (for expanded premises of approximately 1,448 square feet).
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The cost of leasehold improvements are the responsibility of the Wellness Centre, and must
comply with the Ontario Building Code. A building permit shall be obtained, if required, prior to
commencing any work.
Discussion: For nearly 17 years, the Wellness Centre has leased space on the second floor of
the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex to operate a personal care and grooming
business offering spa treatments, massage therapy and related services. The business is owned
by Sonia Fernandes and Grace Brito-Rochford, and services are delivered by qualified
estheticians and personal care professionals.
The Wellness Centre currently brings in approximately 6,000 annual visits in a room of
approximately 750 square feet. Since it opened in 2003, the Wellness Centre has evolved from a
small “two-person” operation and now employs an expanded staff including: 3 estheticians and 4
registered massage therapists, plus 2 part time receptionists.
Recent consolidation of arts programming into one single “Arts Studio” on the first floor of the
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, has resulted in the availability of flex space on
the upper floor, which has been used for programming and private rentals. This new flex space,
strategically located adjacent to the similarly named Pickering Sports Medicine & Wellness
Centre, has also allowed staff to consider the Wellness Centre’ request to expand.
Their request is especially timely because the planned renovations of Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex will significantly impact business operations in their current location. This
opportunity also allows the terms of the lease to be updated to the City’s latest standards and
language, including clearer provision for emergency closures, such as the current COVID-19
restrictions.
The Wellness Centre offers services that are compatible with the City’s mandate to encourage the
development of balanced and healthy lifestyles contributing to the well-being of both mind and
body. It has also operated in a professional manner that has satisfied the City.
As such, the Community Services Department recommends that the attached Lease Amending
Agreement be initiated with The Wellness Health Centre Ltd. for premises of approximately 1,448
square feet located on the second floor of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex,
ending December 31, 2022.
Attachments:
1. Lease Agreement
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Subject: The Wellness Health Centre Ltd. Page 3
Approved/Endorsed By:
Marisa Carpino, MA
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
Prepared By:
Vince Plouffe
Manager, Facilities Capital Projects
VPPF
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
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This Lease made in duplicate this day of , 2020.
Between:
The Wellness Health Centre Ltd.
(the “Tenant")
-and-
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
(the “Landlord")
Now therefore this agreement witnesseth that, in consideration of the rents, covenants
and agreements hereinafter reserved and contained on the part of the Tenant to be
paid, observed and performed, the Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant during the
term of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Lease") one suite containing
approximately 1,448 square feet located in the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex located at 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, Ontario to operate a wellness
spa (hereinafter referred to as the "Premises").
Definitions
In this Lease,
(a) "Commencement Date" means June 1, 2020;
(b) "Lease" means this lease as it may be amended from time to time;
(c) "Premises" means the space as set out in Schedule “A” containing
approximately 1,448 square feet located in the Chestnut Hill
Developments Recreation Complex located at 1867 Valley Farm Road, in
the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham to operate a
wellness spa;
(d) "Term" means the term of this Lease as set out in Section 1.0; and
(e) “Rent" means the rent payable pursuant to Section 2.0.
1.0 Term
1.0 The Term of this Lease (hereinafter referred to as the "Term") shall commence on
the 1st day of June, 2020 and shall end on the 31st day of December, 2022,
Attachment No. 1 to Report CS 13-20
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provided that the Tenant shall have the option thereafter of one (1) additional five
(5) year term on the provision that at least two (2) months prior written notice of the
renewal period is given by the Tenant to the Landlord of the Tenant's intent to
renew the Lease and provided further that the Tenant shall have been a Tenant in
good standing throughout the entire Term of the Lease determined solely by the
Landlord and provided further there has been no breach of any provisions of the
Lease at any time by the Tenant. Each successive renewal shall be based on the
same terms and conditions as set out herein, save and except for the amount of
rent payable. Rent payable for the renewal term shall be as mutually agreed upon
by both the Landlord and the Tenant at least one (1) month prior to the
commencement of the renewal term. Failing such mutual agreement, this Lease
shall be at an end and the Tenant shall vacate the Premises upon expiration of the
original Term.
1.1 Upon the expiration of the Term, or if the Landlord shall become entitled to
terminate and shall declare this Lease to be terminated pursuant to any provisions
hereof, the Tenant shall surrender to the Landlord possession of the Premises and
all of the fixtures and improvements erected thereon (all of which the Tenant
acknowledges to be the property of the Landlord without any claim by or
compensation to the Tenant), all the rights of the Tenant under this Lease shall
terminate (but the Tenant shall notwithstanding such termination, be liable to the
Landlord for any loss or damage suffered by the Landlord by reason of any default
of the Tenant).
1.2 No early termination of possession of the Premises shall release the Tenant from
its obligations under the terms herein unless such termination is consented to by
the Landlord in writing.
1.3 Notwithstanding anything else contained herein, the Landlord reserves the right,
to terminate this Lease without cause or for any reason by giving the Tenant six
(6) months written notice of its intention to terminate. The Landlord shall not be
liable for costs or damages of any kind caused to the Tenant by such termination.
2.0 Base Rent
2.1 The Tenant shall pay base rent to the Landlord in the amount of $30,755.52 per
annum ($2,562.96 per month) plus applicable HST for the first year of the Term of
the Lease.
2.2 For each successive year of the Term, the annual rent shall increase by an
amount equal to any increase in the Consumer Price Index for Ontario as
established by Statistics Canada for the period between October and November of
the previous year of the Term.
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2.3 Rent shall be payable monthly. Prior to the commencement of each year of the
Term, the Tenant shall provide to the Landlord, twelve (12) post-dated cheques,
dated the first day of each and every month of the ensuing year, made payable to
The Corporation of the City of Pickering.
3.0 Taxes
3.1 The Tenant covenants that it shall pay all taxes, if applicable, license fees and all
other taxes or grants paid in lieu thereof or in addition thereto against or
attributable to all leasehold improvements, equipment and facilities and the
Premises and the operation of the Tenant's business thereon.
3.2 In the event of the failure of the Tenant to make any such payments called for in
this Section directly to the relevant authority, the Landlord may make any such
payment and any amounts so paid by the Landlord shall be payable by the Tenant
to the Landlord forthwith upon demand and shall be considered by the Landlord
and the Tenant to be rent for the purposes of this Lease.
4.0 Payment of Rent
4.1 The Tenant covenants that at the times and in the manner provided in this Lease,
it will pay in lawful money of Canada to the Landlord, at the address of the
Landlord set out herein or at such other place as the Landlord may designate from
time to time, the rent hereby reserved and all other amounts payable by the
Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease (all of which other amounts it is hereby
agreed between the parties are payable as additional rent and recoverable by the
Landlord from the Tenant as rent including HST and all applicable taxes and the
facility usage fee), without any deduction or set-off whatsoever, or any abatement
except as expressly provided under this Lease.
4.2 If the Tenant fails to pay, when same is due and payable, any rent and all other
amounts payable by the Tenant pursuant to the herein Lease, such unpaid
amounts shall bear interest from the due date thereof to the date of payment at a
rate per annum which is two (2) percentage points in excess of the minimum
lending rate to prime commercial borrowers current at the due date charged by
any Canadian chartered bank designated by the Landlord from time to time,
subject to annual compounding.
4.3 As of the Commencement Date, the Tenant’s previous lease of other premises
dated February 1, 2018 is terminated, provided that the Tenant shall remain liable
to the Landlord under the previous lease for obligations arising thereunder prior to
termination.
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5.0 Use
5.1 The Tenant shall use the Premises only for the purpose of a wellness spa, which
scope of services will include massage therapy, skin care, facials, body wrap,
manicures, pedicures, waxing, laser hair removal, micro-blading, eye-lash
extensions and the sale of wellness-oriented products/reflexology.
5.2 The Tenant covenants that it will not provide any other services, other than those
identified in 5.1 above, without first obtaining the prior written consent of the
Landlord, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.
5.3 The Tenant covenants that it will provide, at its sole expense, visible signage in its
reception area throughout the Term of this Lease that identifies to its clients the
services it provides and stating that the services are independent of the Landlord.
The signage shall be approved by the Landlord prior to being displayed.
5.4 The Tenant shall provide to the Landlord a copy of a standardized written waiver
which shall state that the scope of services being provided by the Tenant are
independent of The Corporation of the City of Pickering. Such waiver shall be
provided to the Landlord for approval prior to the commencement of the Tenant's
business being conducted on the Premises. The Tenant shall further provide such
waiver to the Tenant's clients and patients prior to providing or delivering any
services.
5.5 Services provided by the Tenant shall be supervised by a duly licensed health
professional and registered to provide wellness services in the Province of Ontario.
Each employee and contracted service provider of the Tenant shall be duly
licensed to carry out any service to be provided by such employee and contracted
service provider as may be provided by any statute or regulation of any legislative
authority.
6.0 Sale of Products
6.1 The Tenant covenants that it shall only sell product lines that are wellness-
oriented. Such products include the following:
a) skin care products.
6.2. The Tenant covenants that it will not provide for resale any product other than
those identified in 6.1 above, without first obtaining the prior written consent of the
Landlord, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.
6.3 The Landlord reserves the right to restrict the sale of any items which the
Landlord, in its sole discretion, considers distasteful and/or not in the best interest
of the general public.
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6.4 The Landlord agrees to sell to the Tenant and its employees Recreation Complex
Memberships at the City of Pickering Wellness Membership rate throughout the
Term. Purchase of said membership(s) should be coordinated through the
Manager, Facility Programs & Administration. Only staff employed by the Tenant
are eligible for the discounted membership rate. Proof of employment will be
required each membership year.
7.0 Hours of Operation
7.1 The Tenant covenants to operate its business only on those days when the
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex is open to the public. The Tenant
shall operate within the same operating hours as the Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex's operating schedules, which operating schedules shall be
determined solely by the Landlord from time to time.
7.2 The Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord reserves the right to alter the
operating schedules and further acknowledges that the Landlord will not be
responsible for any losses or damages including any lost revenues and/or
additional expenses incurred by the Tenant due to operating schedule changes
and/or Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex closures, for any reason
whatsoever.
7.3 In addition to scheduled closings, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex shall be closed or have reduced operating hours on the following
holidays:
New Year's Eve closed at 12:00 noon;
New Year's Day;
Family Day closed at 5:00 pm;
Good Friday;
Easter Sunday;
Victoria Day;
Canada Day;
Civic Holiday;
Labour Day;
Thanksgiving;
Christmas Eve closed at 12:00 noon;
Christmas Day;
Boxing Day; and
any other holiday declared by the Landlord.
8.0 Utilities/Telephone Service
8.1 The Landlord shall supply heat, hydro, water and air-conditioning to the Premises
at its sole expense.
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8.2 The Landlord reserves the right to prohibit the Tenant from installing or using any
equipment that requires increased voltage, which may result in additional costs to
the Landlord.
8.3 The installation, removal and daily supply of telephone service shall be at the
Tenant's sole expense.
9.0 Leasehold Improvements
9.1 The Tenant is responsible for construction, painting, decorating, maintenance,
replacement, repair and insurance of the Tenant's leasehold improvements,
equipment, fixtures and facilities on the Premises and shall abide by the terms as
provided for in Section 11 herein.
9.2 The Landlord agrees to complete the work described in Schedule “B” attached
hereto (the “Landlord’s Work”). The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord all of the
costs to a maximum of $20,000.00 plus applicable taxes for the Landlord’s Work.
Notwithstanding the said maximum cost limit, the Tenant shall be responsible for
all costs and expenses for any changes to the Landlord’s Work requested by the
Tenant, regardless of whether or not the cost of the Landlord’s Work exceeds a
total cost of $20,000.00 plus applicable taxes.
9.3 Subject to Section 9.2, the Landlord shall have no obligation to construct any
additional leasehold improvements in the Premises or give any other inducements
of any kind in connection with the Tenant’s continued occupancy thereof.
9.4 The Landlord will submit to the Tenant invoices for all costs incurred by the
Landlord arising from the Landlord’s Work and the Tenant shall pay the invoices
submitted by the Landlord within 15 days of receipt of said invoices.
10.0 Entry to the Premises
10.1 The Landlord shall provide the Tenant with keys to the Premises. The Tenant shall
not, without prior written consent of the Landlord, change the lock on the Premises
or place additional locks upon the door of the Premises and shall not permit any
duplicate key to be made.
10.2 The Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord will keep in its possession keys that
would provide access to the Premises by the Landlord in the event it becomes
necessary to enter the Premises during a time when the Tenant's business is not
operating.
10.3 The Tenant covenants and agrees that upon the Landlord becoming entitled to re-
enter the Premises under any of the provisions of this Lease, the Landlord in
addition to all other rights shall have the right to enter the Premises as the agent of
the Tenant either by force or otherwise, without being liable for any prosecution
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therefore and to relet the Premises as the agent of the Tenant, and to receive the
rent therefore and, as the agent of the Tenant, to take possession of any furniture
or other property on the Premises and to sell same at public or private sale without
notice and to apply the proceeds of such sale and any rent derived from reletting
the Premises upon account for the rent and additional rent and facility usage fees
under this Lease and the Tenant shall be liable to the Landlord for the deficiency, if
any.
11.0 Alterations & Improvements
11.1 The Tenant covenants not to make or erect in or to the Premises any installations,
alterations, additions or partitions without submitting drawings and specifications to
the Landlord and without obtaining the Landlord's prior written consent in each
instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Tenant must
further obtain the Landlord's prior written consent to any change or changes in
such drawings and specifications submitted as aforesaid. Such work may be
performed by contractors engaged directly by the Tenant provided a written
contract is approved in writing by the Landlord and subject to all reasonable
conditions which the Landlord may impose; without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, any work performed by or for the Tenant shall be performed by
competent workers whose labour union affiliations are not incompatible with those
of any workers who may be employed by the Landlord, its contractors or
subcontractors' the Tenant shall pay, when due, the costs of all such work and of
all materials, labour and services involved therein provided that any such
payments may be withheld pursuant to the provisions of Construction Act
(Ontario). The workmen performing works on the Premises shall provide
satisfactory evidence of insurance to the Landlord prior to commencing any works
on the Premises.
11.2 The contractor shall obey all federal, provincial and municipal laws, acts,
ordinances, regulations, orders-in-council and by-laws which could in any way
pertain to the work outlined in the contract or to the employees of the Tenant.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the contractor shall satisfy all
applicable statutory requirements imposed by the Occupational Health and Safety
Act and Regulations made thereunder.
11.3 The Tenant covenants that it will not suffer or permit any mechanics or other liens
for work, labour, service or materials ordered by it or the cost of which it may be in
any way obligated to pay to attach to the Premises and that, whenever and so
often as any such liens shall attach or claims therefore shall be filed, the Tenant
shall, within twenty (20) days after the Tenant has notice of the claim for lien,
procure the discharge thereof by payment or by giving security or in such other
manner as may be required or permitted by law.
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11.4 The Tenant acknowledges that all renovations and constructions to the Premises
become part of the Premises and shall be deemed to be the property of the
Landlord. Renovations and constructions are not to be dismantled or destroyed at
either the end or termination of this Lease.
11.5 All alterations, renovations and new construction must be approved by the
Landlord and must be completed under the authority of a building permit issued by
the Landlord. All related permit fees and costs including the provision of any
diagrams, architectural plans and architectural fees are at the expense of the
Tenant.
12.0 Maintenance
12.1 The Tenant covenants and agrees to keep and maintain during the Term and to
deliver up at the end of the Term (or such earlier or later termination of this Lease
as is provided for herein), the Premises in a state of good maintenance,
cleanliness and repair. The Tenant covenants to permit representatives of the
Landlord on site at any time for the purpose of inspection and to determine
compliance with this provision.
12.2 The Tenant covenants that it will be responsible for maintenance of its own
property and equipment.
12.3 The Landlord reserves the right to close sections of the Premises, or the whole
area of the Premises, as required for maintenance from time to time. The Tenant
shall have no right to claim for any losses or damages to the Tenant arising from
such closures by the Landlord.
12.4 The Landlord reserves the right to enter and view the state of maintenance and
repair of the Premises. The Tenant agrees to repair according to notice in writing
any deficiencies, and in the event the Tenant neglects to make said repairs and
carry out the necessary maintenance within five (5) days of such notice by the
Landlord, the Landlord may enter the Premises and make such repairs and carry
out such maintenance at its option and at the expense of the Tenant, which sum
must be paid by the Tenant within ten (10) days after receiving notice in writing
from the Landlord of the costs incurred by the Landlord.
12.5 The Landlord shall give the Tenant twenty-four (24) hours notice with respect to
the inspection and maintenance of the Premises (except in an emergency, in
which case, the Landlord shall give such notice, if any, as is practicable).
13.0 Garbage Removal
The Tenant shall be responsible, at its own expense, for the daily removal of its
garbage from the Premises to a location designated by the Landlord, with the
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exception of any medical wastes, in which case the Tenant shall be responsible for
both the safe removal and disposal of such medical wastes from the Premises.
14.0 Signs
14.1 The Tenant shall not display any sign, picture, advertisement, notice or lettering
on the inside or outside of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
facility without the prior written consent of the Landlord, which consent may not be
unreasonably withheld.
14.2 The parties agree that the Landlord will provide an area in the main lobby of the
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex for the Tenant to display a sign
at the Tenant's sole expense in accordance with Section 14.1 above, advising
patrons of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex of the Tenant's
operations and its location within the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex, noting thereon that the Tenant's operation is a service supplied
independent of the Landlord.
14.3 The Landlord reserves the right to have the Tenant immediately remove, upon
written notice, any sign, picture, advertisement, notice or lettering on the inside of
the Premises, which the Landlord at its sole discretion considers inappropriate or
offensive, or in contravention of this Lease or any other agreement to which the
Landlord may be bound.
14.4 The Tenant covenants that any additional advertising within the Chestnut Hill
Developments Recreation Complex shall be subject to the parties hereto entering
into an advertising agreement, which agreement will be subject to additional costs
to the Tenant for such service.
15.0 Rules and Regulations
15.1 During the Term of this Lease, the Tenant agrees to comply with the various rules
and regulations, policies and procedures, as amended from time to time, put in
place by the Landlord, including but not limited to the Landlord's Harassment
Policy.
15.2 The parties agree that the Landlord shall be entitled from time to time, to establish
reasonable rules and regulations with respect to the use of the Premises, hours of
operation and common areas used by the Tenant, its employees and all persons
visiting or doing business with it including rules relating to the parking of vehicles in
connection with the Tenant's business. The Tenant, its employees and all persons
visiting or doing business with it agree to comply with all such rules and
regulations and to fully co-operate in avoiding obstruction and/or conflict with the
operation and services of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
and third parties. The Tenant, its employees and all persons visiting or doing
business with it agree to alter or modify their use of the Chestnut Hill
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Developments Recreation Complex and common areas when so requested by the
Landlord from time to time.
16.0 Indemnity of Tenant
16.1 The Tenant covenants to indemnify the Landlord against any and all claims,
actions, damages and liability (including, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, all claims for personal injury, death and/or property damage) and also
damages arising from any breach of this Lease by the Tenant or from any act or
omission of the Tenant or those for whom the Tenant is at law responsible in or
around the Premises and against all costs incurred in connection with any such
claim, except as provided in Section 17 below.
17.0 Indemnity of Landlord
17.1 The Landlord shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any property belonging
to the Tenant or to any other persons or for any injury to any person while such
person or property is on the Premises unless such loss, damage or injury is
caused directly by the negligence of the Landlord, or those for whom the Landlord
is at law responsible.
18.0 Insurance
18.1 Prior to the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall, at its own expense, provide to
the Landlord:
(a) commercial general liability insurance, identifying The Corporation of the City
of Pickering as an additional insured, including coverage for bodily injury
including death, personal injury, property damage, contractual liability,
Tenant's legal liability, non-owned automobile liability, on an occurrence
basis with respect to the business carried on at the Premises and the
Tenant's use and occupancy of the Premises, with coverage for any one
occurrence of not less than $5,000,000.00, and shall contain a cross liability,
severability of insured clause to protect the Landlord in respect of claims by
the Tenant as if the Landlord was separately insured;
(b) all risk property insurance covering the leasehold improvements, trade
fixtures, furniture and equipment in the Premises for not less than the full
replacement cost thereof. The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation
clause in favour of the Landlord;
(c) professional malpractice insurance in the amount of not less than
$2,000,000.00 per claim. Such insurance shall provide coverage for all
services in the rendering of, or failure to render, professional services in
connection with the Lease. Upon termination of the Lease the policy shall
remain in force for twelve (12) months; and
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(d) a certificate of insurance coverage in a form satisfactory to the Landlord, prior
to the Tenant taking possession of the Premises, which insurance coverage
shall be kept in full force and effect throughout the Term of the Lease and
any renewal(s) thereof.
18.2 The Tenant covenants with the Landlord that the Tenant, in its use and
occupation of the Premises, will not do or omit or permit to be done or omitted
anything which shall cause any insurance premium of the Landlord to be
increased, and if any insurance premium shall be so increased, the Tenant shall
pay to the Landlord forthwith upon demand the amount of such increase. If notice
of cancellation or lapse shall be given respecting any insurance policy of the
Landlord or if any insurance policy shall be cancelled or refused to be renewed by
an insurer by reason of the use or occupation of the Premises or any part thereof,
the Tenant shall forthwith remedy or rectify such use or occupation upon being
requested to do so in writing by the Landlord and if the Tenant shall fail to do so
the Landlord may, at its option, terminate this Lease forthwith by notice in writing
and the Tenant shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to the
Landlord and thereupon rent and all other amounts for which the Tenant is liable
under this Lease shall be apportioned and paid in full to the date of surrender;
provided that the Tenant shall have the right to replace such cancelled insurance
at any time prior to the Landlord's notice of termination. If the Premises are at any
time destroyed or damaged as a result of fire, the elements, accident or other
casualty, not caused by the Tenant, rendering the Premises untenantable and, if
in the opinion of the Landlord the Premises cannot be rebuilt or repaired within
sixty (60) days of the damage, the Landlord and the Tenant may mutually agree to
terminate this Lease and thereupon the Tenant will pay all applicable rent due and
additional fees owing to the Landlord, which rent and fees will be apportioned and
paid to the date of the damage.
18.3 If the Premises are at any time destroyed or damaged as a result of fire, the
elements, accident or other casualty, not caused by the Tenant, rendering the
Premises untenantable and, if the opinion of the Landlord, the Premises can be
rebuilt or repaired within sixty (60) days of the damage, the Landlord shall
commence to repair or rebuild the Premises to the extent only as the Premises
existed prior to the date of this Lease (not including the Tenant's improvements)
and only to the extent of the insurance proceeds actually received by the
Landlord.
19.0 Deliveries
19.1 The Landlord has the right to restrict the hours of deliveries to the Tenant at its
sole discretion.
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20.0 Disclaimer
20.1 The Tenant agrees to provide each client with a written notice that the Tenant's
services are being provided independent of The Corporation of the City of
Pickering and to obtain a written acknowledgment from the patient/client releasing
The Corporation of the City of Pickering from any claims arising from the Tenant's
services.
21.0 Complex Fitness Room/Cardio Annex and Pool
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22.0 Notice
22.1 Wherever notice is permitted or required to be given hereunder by either party
hereto, it must be given in writing and is sufficiently given if served personally on
an officer of the party to whom notice is being given, delivered by facsimile to the
telephone number below with confirmation of receipt or if mailed by registered
mail postage prepaid addressed to the Tenant at:
Grace Brito-Rochford
1007 Coldstream Drive
Oshawa, ON L1K 0J8
Sonia Fernandes
1583 Rockaway Street
Oshawa, ON L1K 0C9
and to the Landlord at:
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Civic Complex
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
Attention: City Clerk
Fax: 905.420.9685
or to such other address as either party may designate by notice given from time
to time in accordance with this Section.
22.2 Any notice given personally shall be conclusively deemed to have been given and
received on the date of service.
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22.3 Any notice mailed as aforesaid shall be conclusively deemed to have been given
and received on the third day following the date on which it is mailed as aforesaid
provided that if there is a disruption or threatened disruption in the postal service in
the postal area through which such notice must be sent, notice must be given
personally or by means of printed electronic or printed telephonic communications.
23.0 Default
23.1 It is hereby expressly agreed that if and whenever the rent or any additional rent
or fees hereby reserved or any part thereof shall not be paid on the day appointed
for payment thereof, whether lawfully demanded or not, or in case of breach or
non-observance or non-performance of any of the covenants, agreements,
provisos, conditions or rules and regulations on the part of the Tenant to be kept,
observed or performed after two (2) business days after written notice of default
has been given by the Landlord to the Tenant, or in case the Premises shall be
vacated or remain unoccupied for five (5) days or in case the Term shall be taken
in execution or attachment for any cause whatever, then and in every such case,
it shall be lawful for the Landlord thereafter to enter into and upon the Premises or
any part thereof in the name of the whole and the same to have again, repossess
and enjoy as of its former estate, anything in this Lease contained to the contrary
notwithstanding.
24.0 Bankruptcy
24.1 In the event that the Premises shall be used by any person other than the Tenant
or for any other purpose than that for which the same were let without the prior
written consent of the Landlord or in the case the Term or any of the goods and
chattels of the Tenant shall be at any time seized in execution or attachment by
any creditor of the Tenant or the Tenant shall make any assignment for the benefit
of creditors or any bulk sale or become bankrupt or insolvent or take the benefit of
any act now or hereafter in force for bankrupt or insolvent debtors, or, if the
Tenant is a corporation and any order shall be made for the winding-up of the
Tenant, or other termination of the corporate existence of the Tenant, then in any
such case this Lease shall, at the option of the Landlord, cease and desist and the
Term shall immediately become forfeited and void and the Landlord may reenter
and take possession of the Premises as though the Tenant or other occupant or
occupants of the Premises was or were holding over after the expiration of the
Term without any right whatsoever.
25.0 Distress
25.1 The Tenant waives and renounces the benefit of any present or future statute
taking away or limiting the Landlord's right of distress, and covenants and agrees
that notwithstanding any such statute none of the goods and chattels of the
Tenant on the Premises at any time during the Term or any renewal thereof shall
be exempt from levy by distress for rent in arrears.
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26.0 No Waiver
26.1 No condoning, excusing or overlooking by the Landlord or the Tenant of any
default, breach or non-observance by the other at any time or times in respect of
any covenant, proviso or condition herein contained shall operate as a waiver of
the Landlord's or the Tenant's rights hereunder in respect of any continuing or
subsequent default, breach or non-observance, or so as to defeat or affect in any
way the rights of the Landlord or the Tenant herein in respect of any such
continuing or subsequent default or breach and no waiver shall be inferred from or
implied by anything done or omitted by the Landlord or the Tenant save only an
express waiver in writing. All rights and remedies of the Landlord and the Tenant
in this Lease contained shall be cumulative and not alternative.
27.0 Compliance with Laws
27.1 The Tenant covenants to comply, at its own expense, with all present and future
provisions of law concerning the Premises including, without limiting the generality
of the foregoing all laws, ordinances, requirements, order, directives, permits, rules
and regulations of all governmental authorities.
27.2 The Tenant acknowledges that it has taken all reasonable steps to satisfy itself
that the proposed use of the Premises complies with applicable laws and
regulations. The Tenant shall not hold the Landlord responsible for any losses or
damages incurred by the Tenant should it be determined that the proposed use is
not permitted under the applicable laws and regulations.
28.0 Assignment
28.1 This Lease and possession of the Premises shall not be assigned, sublet or
otherwise transferred in whole or in part by the Tenant to any other party without
first obtaining written consent of the Landlord which consent may be unreasonably
withheld.
29.0 Governing Law
29.1 This Lease shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the
Province of Ontario.
30.0 No Registration of Notice
30.1 The Tenant covenants that it will not register this Lease or any notice thereof
against the title to the Premises.
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31.0 Guarantee
31.1 The parties agree that this Lease shall be conditional upon the Landlord receiving
an executed personal guarantee by Sonia Fernandez and Grace Brio-Rochford
prepared in the form attached hereto as Schedule “C”.
32.0 Entire Agreement
32.1 Schedules “A”, “B” and “C” attached hereto form part of this Agreement. The
parties acknowledge that this Lease sets forth the entire agreement between them
with respect to the Premises and that there are no promises, representations or
undertakings other than as set out herein. Any offer to lease or agreement to
lease entered into by the Landlord and Tenant prior to the execution of this Lease
shall be deemed to have been merged and extinguished in this Lease. This Lease
shall not be amended or cancelled except by agreement in writing executed by all
parties hereto.
33.0 Inspection
33.1 The Landlord or any employee or agent of the Landlord shall have the right during
business hours of the Tenant or at any time during an emergency as determined
by the Landlord, to enter the Premises for any of the following purposes:
(a) to examine the state of maintenance, repair and decoration of the Premises
and the equipment and fixtures therein; and
(b) to show the Premises to prospective tenants during the last three (3) months
of the Term.
34.0 Year End Statements
34.1 The Tenant shall within sixty (60) days after the end of each year of the Term,
provide the City with a financial statement for the previous year of the Term of the
total Operating Expenses and Gross Revenue of their business operation.
35.0 Severability
35.1 Should any provision or provisions of this Lease be illegal or not enforceable, it or
they shall be considered separate and severable from the Lease and its remaining
provisions shall remain in force and be binding upon the parties hereto as though
the said provision or provisions had never been included.
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36.0 Enurement
36.1 This Lease shall enure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto
and their respective representatives, successors or assigns except as herein
otherwise expressly provided.
37.0 Guarantees
37.1 The Landlord has entered into this Lease in reliance upon the Guarantees
attached hereto as Schedule “C”.
38.0 Force Majeure
38.1 The Landlord shall not be liable for any damages caused by any delay or failure to
perform the whole or any part of this Lease, where such performance is made
impossible or impractical due to any cause direct or indirect, beyond the control of
the Landlord, including, but not limited to, labour disruptions, strikes, lockouts, fire,
flood, storms, acts of nature, natural disasters, acts of war, insurrection and
terrorism, outbreak, pandemic, epidemic, disease or emergency.
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In witness whereof the parties have duly executed this Lease as of the date first written
above.
The Wellness Health Centre Ltd.
Per: ___________________________________
Sonia Fernandes
Authorized Signing Officer
Per: _________________________________
Grace Brito-Rochford
Authorized Signing Officer
We have authority to bind the Corporation.
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Per: ___________________________________
Kevin Ashe, Deputy Mayor
Per: ___________________________________
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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Sketch of Premises
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Landlord’s Work
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Pickering, Ontario 1867 Valley Farm Rd.147.0147.0ELECTRICAL:Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 7Y7Tel: (905) 265 1911 Fax: (905) 265 1998 93 Woodstream Blvd Unit 10 MADONNA ENGINEERING INC.HCC ENGINEERING LIMITED40 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST, SUITE 401TORONTO, ONTARIO, M4P 3A2Tel: (416) 932-2423147.0147.0- 106 -
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Schedule “C”
Guarantee
Landlord: The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Tenant: The Wellness Health Centre Ltd.
Leased Premises: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
Lease Dated: as of June 1, 2020
Guarantors: Sonia Fernandes and Grace Brito-Rochford
Address of Guarantors: Grace Brito-Rochford
1007 Coldstream Drive
Oshawa, ON L1K 0J8
Sonia Fernandes
1583 Rockaway Street
Oshawa, ON L1K 0C9
1. In consideration of the sum of one dollar ($1.00) now paid by the Landlord to the
guarantors and other valuable consideration (the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged), the guarantors covenant with the Landlord that the Tenant shall
duly perform and observe each and every covenant, proviso, condition and
agreement in the Lease on the part of the Tenant to be performed and observed,
including the payment of rent and all other amounts agreed to be paid or payable
under the Lease on the days and at the times and in the manner therein specified
and that if any default be made by the Tenant, whether in payment of rent or other
amounts from time to time falling due thereunder as and when they become due
and payable or in the performance or observance of any of the covenants,
provisos, conditions or agreements which under the terms of the Lease are to be
performed or observed by the Tenant, the guarantors shall forthwith pay to the
Landlord on demand such rent and other amounts in respect of which such default
shall have occurred and all damages resulting from the non-observance or non-
performance of any such covenants, provisos, conditions or agreements.
2. The guarantors each covenant with the Landlord that the guarantors are jointly and
severally bound with the Tenant for the fulfillment of all obligations of the Tenant
under the Lease. In the enforcement of its rights thereunder, the Landlord may
proceed against the guarantors or either of them, as if they were each named as a
Tenant in the Lease.
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3. The guarantors hereby waive any right to require the Landlord to proceed against
the Tenant or to proceed against or to exhaust any security held from the Tenant
or to pursue any other remedy whatsoever which may be available to the Landlord,
before proceeding against the guarantors or either of them.
4. None of the following, or any combination thereof, shall release, discharge or in
any way change or reduce the obligations of either guarantor under this
Guarantee:
(a) neglect or forbearance of the Landlord in endeavoring to obtain payment of
the rent or the amounts required to be paid under the Lease, as and when
due;
(b) delay by Landlord in enforcing performance or observance of the covenants,
provisos, conditions or agreements to be performed or observed by the
Tenant under the Lease;
(c) any extension of time given by the Landlord to the Tenant, or any other act or
failure to act of or by the Landlord;
(d) the Landlord permitting or consenting to any assignment or encumbering of
the Lease by the Tenant or any subletting by the Tenant;
(e) the bankruptcy or insolvency of the Tenant;
(f) the dissolution of the Tenant; and
(g) the disclaimer of the Lease pursuant to the provisions of any statute.
5. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed
thereto in the Lease.
6. Each guarantor is jointly and severally liable for the performance of all obligations
imposed upon the guarantors hereunder.
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Signed, Sealed and Delivered
In the presence of:
)
Witness: )
) Sonia Fernandes
_____________________________ )
Print Name: )
)
Witness: ) ________________________
) Grace Brito-Rochford
_____________________________ )
Print Name: )
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Report to Council
Report Number: CS 14-20
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
Subject: Systems Furniture Standardization of Tayco Panelink Ltd.
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That systems furniture and related accessories supplied by Tayco Panelink Ltd. be
established as an approved City-wide standard for all future furniture installations;
2. That Patrick Cassidy & Associates Inc. be established as an approved broker for Tayco
Panelink Ltd. systems furniture;
3. That the term for this systems furniture standard be limited to a maximum of five years,
subject to annual renewal as per the established renewal process; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: The City requires formal standardization of systems furniture for
workstations and related accessories in order to provide consistency of appearance, ergonomic
and practical functionality, quality and durability, have interchangeability of components, and
ensure ready availability and prompt delivery to maintain existing operations.
Most of the City’s inventory of systems furniture is located at the Civic Complex and was procured
during the original construction of the building. Over time, smaller quantities were purchased to
match the furniture from the Civic Complex and can now be found at all other staffed facilities. The
existing furniture has passed it’s useful life expectancy and is no longer being manufactured,
requiring the salvage of components from some workstations in order to keep others in service,
further depleting the available stock in the process. Lack of consistency in the purchase of newer
systems furniture in recent years has resulted in a mismatch of incompatible pieces that are more
difficult to adapt, repurpose, or consolidate, creating additional challenges as more staff need to
be fit into limited space.
The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council approve a systems furniture standard, in
accordance with Section 9.04 (c) of the Purchasing Policy, and as selected through award of Q-5-
2019 for the supply and installation of systems furniture for the New Operations Centre, using
systems furniture products manufactured by Tayco Panelink Ltd., including related accessories to
be supplied and installed by Patrick Cassidy & Associates Inc., for a period of up to five years,
subject to annual review and recommendation of renewal by staff. Should individual purchases
exceed $250,000, the purchase will be reported to Council for information only.
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In accordance with clause 09.09 of the City’s Purchasing Policy (PUR-010), a single source or
sole source purchase exceeding $125,000.00 is subject to Council approval. It is anticipated,
given approved budgets, that furniture purchases over the next five years will exceed this amount.
Financial Implications: N/A
Discussion: Most of the systems furniture at City Hall was purchased when the
building opened in 1990 and has not been manufactured in over a decade. Components have
been stripped and salvaged from broken workstations and used to repair others, but the available
stock of spare parts is dwindling and most of the inventory is reaching end of life.
Starting in 2015, annual Capital Budgets have included an allowance of $25,000 for the
replacement of aging workstations, partitions, tables and shelving at City Hall. This was increased
to $100,000 in 2019 and repeated again in the 2020 Capital Budget. In addition to the increasing
pace of replacement due to age and wear, Facilities staff completed a space use study in 2019
that projected the need for an additional 60 workstations over the next five years to accommodate
staff growth at City Hall alone, or in satellite locations if required.
Attempts have been made to order a variety of other products with similar appearance from other
suppliers, but the results have been inconsistent and the level of service provided by vendors has
been poor due to the limited value and small quantities spread over time and as multiple
purchases. The new systems furniture is also typically mechanically incompatible with the old
furniture.
Quotation Q-5-2019 was issued on February 19, 2019 and awarded to Patrick Cassidy &
Associates Inc. on April 29, 2019, for the supply and installation of new systems furniture for the
new Operations Centre. The products supplied were manufactured by Tayco Panelink Ltd. They
have proven to be durable, resilient, functional and well-suited for the intended purpose since their
original installation with minimal deficiencies or repairs required.
Tayco Panelink Ltd. is a Canadian company with manufacturing facilities located in the west end
of Toronto. Founded in 1976, they have an established foothold in the industry. They have
consistently demonstrated better delivery times than industry average for all products ordered
over the past year, typically achieving 4 to 6 week timelines where other vendors the City has
worked with in the past have commonly struggled to achieve an 8 to 12 week timeline. The
proximity of their manufacturing facilities is an asset, and makes support services and
replacement parts easy to access.
Systems furniture products include many interlinking components that are proprietary to each
manufacturer, and therefore cannot be adapted to fit existing furniture without standardization. A
typical workstation will include a systems-furniture desk with built-in partitions, storage, be pre-
wired for the concealed routing of data and power, include versatile and adaptable features and
accessories such a keyboard trays, pin-board, sit-stand surfaces, etc. Chairs, bookshelves,
monitor arms and filing cabinets are also typically required but are not included as part of this
standardization request. The intent of a furniture systems standard is to be able to readily order
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these additional accessories through the specified vendors at listed prices, ordering one or more
whole workstations and ensuring prompt and consistent delivery. The City reserves the right to
order individual accessories from other vendors for smaller orders or where not linked to an entire
workstation, at its sole discretion.
Major manufacturers of systems furniture are also at the forefront of ergonomic furniture design,
incorporating key features and components essential to addressing workplace health and safety.
Cheaper products are available from other vendors, but typically lack the required customization
options, durability and functionality included in true, commercial-grade system furniture products.
The systems furniture industry is structured such that manufacturers typically align themselves
with preferred brokers within a given territory. This makes it difficult to obtain competitive bids for
products from a particular manufacturer as the preferred broker will inevitably obtain better pricing
than any others within the given territory. Patrick Cassidy & Associates Inc. are the current
preferred broker for Tayco Panelink Ltd. furniture in the GTA and have proven themselves
competent, responsive and responsible when coordinating design, delivery, installation and
correction of any deficiencies for all product ordered by the City, to date. The City will review and
confirm the current preferred broker with Tayco Panelink Ltd. prior to the recommended annual
renewal of the systems furniture standard, and may source or select an alternative broker upon
confirmation from both the manufacturer and the broker that their business relationship has
changed. Both parties are required to honour the terms and pricing of the agreement until its next
scheduled renewal, unless agreed upon otherwise by City.
Sole source procurement of systems furniture and related accessories is recommended to ensure
consistent quality, compatibility, durability and appearance to upgrade and maintain the
professional character of the City’s public service areas and office spaces. Most systems furniture
purchases made by the City are for individual or small groups of workstations. An open bidding
process for each such purchase would impair the City’s ability to make efficient use of increasingly
limited office space and impair the City’s ability to portray a uniform, professional environment to
visiting members of the public, business community and dignitaries.
The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council approve a systems furniture standard, in
accordance with Section 9.04 (c) of the Purchasing Policy, and as selected through award of Q-5-
2019 for the supply and installation of systems furniture for the new Operations Centre, using
systems furniture products manufactured by Tayco Panelink Ltd., including related accessories, to
be supplied and installed by Patrick Cassidy & Associated Inc. in accordance with specified prices
attached to this report, for a period of up to five years, subject to annual review and
recommendation of renewal by staff.
Attachments:
1. None
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Subject: Systems Furniture Standard Page 4
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Vince Plouffe Ray Rodrigues, CPPB
Manager, Facilities Capital Projects Manager, Supply & Services
Marisa Carpino, M.A. Stan Karwowski, MBA, CPA, CMA
Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO Director, Finance & Treasurer
MC:vp
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
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Report to
Council
Report Number: FIN 06-20
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Stan Karwowski
Director, Finance & Treasurer
Subject: Development Charges Reserve Fund – Statement of the Treasurer for the
Year Ended December 31, 2019
_____________________________________________________________________
Recommendation:
That Report FIN 06-20 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding the Development
Charges Reserve Fund be received for information.
Executive Summary: Section 43 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the “Act”)
requires that the Treasurer provides Council with a financial statement relating to the
development charges by-law and reserve fund established for each service as
established under Section 33 of the Act.
On December 3, 2015, the Province passed Bill 73 which amended the Act to add
additional reporting requirements. The Treasurer’s Statement (Statement) attached to
this report has been expanded to comply with the new reporting requirements.
Attachment 1 provides details of the activity of the Development Charges Reserve Fund
for the year ended December 31, 2019 in the manner prescribed by section 43(2)(a) of
the Act. Attachment 2 provides details on information related to assets funded by the
development charges by-law as stipulated by section 43(2) (b) of the amended Act.
The amended Act introduced a new section: 43(2.1), which now requires Council to
ensure that the Statement is made available to the public. The Statement will be posted
on the City’s website to facilitate compliance with the amendment.
Financial Implications: During the three-year period from 2017 to 2019,
development charges collected were approximately $5.3 million in 2017, $13 million in
2018, and $7.73 million in 2019. There was a decrease of 45 percent in the 2019
development charges collected compared to the 2018 collections, however, the 2019
collections are still higher than those collected in 2017. The ongoing development in the
Duffin Heights neighbourhood, and the new development in the Seaton lands were the
main contributors to the development charges collected in 2019. The spike in the 2018
collections was an exception; largely due to a number of medium density multiple
residential developments in the urban area of Pickering, and the non-residential
development related to Durham Live.
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Subject: Development Charges Reserve Fund – Statement of the Page 2
Treasurer for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
The reserve fund remains at a healthy balance of approximately $62.5 million pending
future use of funds for qualified projects. The funds are well managed with investment
returns consistently exceeding market indicators. Investment income is added to the
balance of each fund as such income is earned.
Attachment 1 provides a breakdown of the various DC service categories. Two of the
service categories are in a negative position due to planned budget activity: DC funding
for a new operations centre and a new financial system. Negative balances will be
addressed through DC fees collected from current growth related activity and through
the next DC Study. For the next DC study, credit balances are treated as a cost that will
be recovered through higher DC rates.
______________________________________________________________________
Discussion: Funds are not transferred out of the Development Charges Reserve
Fund for projects until the funds are actually needed, as required by applicable
accounting rules. This ensures that the reserve fund continues to earn interest income
on the unspent monies until such time as actual expenses are incurred.
The total reserve fund balance of $62.5 million represented in Attachment 1 represents
the unspent monies as at December 31, 2019. Please note that there are approximately
$27.1 million of committed capital projects and financial obligation that have been
approved in prior years, but have not proceeded or are still ongoing as at December 31,
2019. Taking into account these commitments, the net fund balance available for future
expenditures is approximately $35 million.
The financial obligation refers the development charges debenture financing undertaken
for the construction of the new Operations Centre, at $12.1 million, which includes
principle and interest payments. This amount is outstanding for the remaining period of
2020-2037. This amount represents approximately 45 percent of the commitments of
$27.1 million.
In order to meet the new requirement under section 43(2.1) of the amended Act, it is
recommended that the Statement be placed on the City’s website upon approval by
Council.
Attachments:
1. Pre-audit 2019 Statement of the Treasurer – Development Charges Reserve Fund
2. Amount Transferred to Assets – Capital & Current Funds Transactions (Pre-Audit)
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FIN 06-20 May 25, 2020
Subject: Development Charges Reserve Fund – Statement of the Page 3
Treasurer for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Caryn Kong, CPA, CGA Stan Karwowski, CPA, CMA, MBA
Senior Financial Analyst – Capital & Director, Finance & Treasurer
Debt Management
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:
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Attachment #1 to Report #FIN 06-20
City of Pickering
Pre-Audit 2019 Statement of the Treasurer - Development Charges (DC) Reserve Fund DC Act S 43 (2)(a)
for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Services to which the Development Charges Relates
100% Recovery (Non-Discounted)10% Statutory Deduction (Discounted)
Account 7605 7610 7615 7611 7601 7622 7630
Description
Protective
Services Transportation
Other Services
Related to a
Highway
Storm Water
Mgmt Studies Parks &
Recreation
Library:
Facilities &
Materials
Total
$ $$$$$$$
Opening Balance, January 1, 2019 2,225,617 27,702,614 82,198 3,154,525 (184,512)21,805,122 4,003,852 58,789,415
Plus:
Development Charges Collections 743,641 2,108,082 363,688 236,843 231,723 3,031,479 671,088 7,386,544
Interest Income-Internal Investment 1,859 23,138 69 2,635 0 18,213 3,344 49,257
Interest Income -External Investment 48,321 601,455 1,785 68,488 0 473,414 86,928 1,280,391
Less Admin Fee (2,315)(28,813)(85)(3,281)0 (22,679)(4,164)(61,338)
Sub-Total 791,505 2,703,863 365,456 304,685 231,723 3,500,426 757,196 8,654,854
Less:
2019 Transfer to Capital Funds 1 (866,883)(964,083)(667,843)(810,306)(350,865)(217,449)(3,877,428)
2019 Transfer to Current Funds 1 0 0 (412,389)4 0 (292,539)(263,659)4 0 (968,586)
Sub-Total 2019 (866,883)(964,083)(1,080,232)0 0 (1,102,844)(614,524)(217,449)(4,846,014)
Opr Ctr Debt Chrgs-Adjustment to 2018 Transfer to
Current Funds, allocate 39% from "Other Services
Related to a Highway" to "Parks & Recreation"262,043 5 (262,043)5 0
Sub-Total (866,883)(964,083)(818,189)0 (1,102,844)(876,567)(217,449)(4,846,014)
Closing Balance, December 31, 2019
before Budget Commitments 2,150,240 29,442,394 (370,535)3,459,209 (1,055,633)24,428,981 4,543,599 62,598,255
Less Budget Commitments 2 (2,208,950)(4,868,847)0 (3,632,977)(1,568,231)(2,410,659)(270,443)(14,960,108)
Less New Operations Ctr Debt Charges
Commitment 2020-2037 0 0 (7,457,052)3 0 0 (4,727,795)3 0 (12,184,847)
Sub-Total (2,208,950)(4,868,847)(7,457,052)(3,632,977)(1,568,231)(7,138,455)(270,443)(27,144,954)
Closing Balance, December 31, 2019 after
Budget Commitments-(Deficit)(58,711)24,573,547 (7,827,587)1,250,259 (2,623,864)17,290,527 4,273,156 35,453,301
Notes:
1. See Attachment 2 for details
2. Budget commitments include capital projects previously approved, but have not proceeded or still ongoing. 2019 & Prior Commitments
3. New Operations Ctr outstanding debt charges from 2020-2037. Total amount owing $12,184,847, allocated in the ratio of 61% "Other Services Related to a Highway" and 39% "Parks & Recreation"
4. New Operations Ctr DC debt charges- 2019 payment of $676,048, allocated 61% to "Other Services Related to a Highway" $412,389 and 39% $263,659 to "Parks & Recreations"
5. Adjustment to 2018 debt charges, on which 100% was allocated to "Other Services related to Highway". Per 2018 DC Study: 61% to "Other Services Related to a Highway" and 39% to "Parks & Recreation"
The Municipality is compliant with s.s.59.1(1) of the Development Charges Act,whereby charges are not directly or indirectly imposed on development nor has a requirement to
construct a service related to development been imposed, except as permitted by the Development Charges Act or another Act.
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Attachment #2 to Report #FIN 06-20
City of Pickering
Amount Transferred to Assets - Capital & Current Fund Transactions (Pre-Audit)DC Act S 43 (2)(b)
for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
DC Recoverable Cost Share Non - DC Recoverable Cost Share
RFs Description
Project
Code
Gross
Capital
Costs
DC RF:
Funded in
prior year
DC RF:
Funded in
2019
DC RF:
Future
Funding 1
Other
Reserves/R
eserve
Funds
Type of Funds
(R=Reserve,
RF=Reserve
Fund)
Property
Taxes
Other
Sources Type Total Funding
Development Related Studies
7601 Phase 2 South Pickering Intensification Study (Vision/Implementation)2611.2392 222,704 86,488 76,086 0 60,130 222,704
7601 Integrated Transportation Master Plan (ITMP) 2290.2392 376,892 171,359 110,785 59,856 34,892 376,892
7601
Beachfront Park Rehab & Needs
Assessment 2290.2392 56,355 0 7,233 30,807 18,315 56,355
7601 Age Friendly Community Plan 2711.2392 50,849 15,318 4,513 0 31,018 50,849
7601 New Financial System 5203.1801.5,000,000 7,321 810,306 1,138,873 1,743,500 R-Rate Stabilization 1,300,000 R-Financial System 5,000,000
7601 Infill & Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods2611.2392 132,970 7,677 26,494 25,666 73,133 132,970
7601 Wayfinding Study for POC, PRC, & Civic Complex2711.2392.45,497 0 13,914 3,830 27,753 45,497
7601 Community Engagm on Economic impct Hghwy 4072611.2392 134,753 38,150 14,205 0 0.00 82,399 134,753
7601 DC Background Study Amendments 2127.2392 31,411 0 28,270 0 3,141 31,411
7601 City Centre SWM Strategy 2613.2392 249,156 0 11,039 213,201 24,915.60 R-City's Share 0 249,156
Sub-total Studies 6,300,587 326,313 1,102,844 1,472,232 1,768,416 - 330,782 1,300,000 0 6,300,587
Protective Services 0
7605 New Fire Hall to service Seaton - Site Preparation - 5340.1601.6460 Other Construction Related Costs - Seaton5340.1601 430,000 76,781 342,469 10,750 R-DC City's Share 430,000
7605 New - Pumper Rescue - Seaton Fire Station A 5340.1707.891,922 147,174 700,152 0 44,596 RF-3rd Party Contribution OPG 891,922
7605 Bunker Gear & Breathing Apparatus Equip. (Seaton FS #3) - New - Equipment for 6 Firefighters including Bunker Gear and Breathing Apparatus Equipment for Seaton Fire Station #35340.1901.126,209 60,491 65,718 126,209
7605
New Fire Station & H.Q. (Seaton FS
#3)Re-design - Design and other
consulting fees for new fire station 5340.1907.445,000 0 106,240 327,635 11,125 R-City's Share 445,000
Sub-total Fire Services 1,893,131 223,955 866,883 735,822 66,471 1,893,131
Transportation
7610 DH-3Tillings Road - Valley Farm Road to north limit. Oversizing from local road to collector and urbanization. 5321.1001.255,065 134,570 94,989 0 25,506 R-City's Share 0 0 0 255,065
7610 BR-1 Third Concession Road - Brock Road to 425m East (T/L) . Reconstruction/Urbanization including sidewalk and multi-use trail5321.1101.1,576,525 117,844 0 276,931 374,750
R-City's Share &
RF-FGT 1,000 806,000 Debt 15-Yr 1,576,525
7610 DH-12 - Old Taunton Road (William Jackson Drive) East of Brock road - adjacent to SP2008-08, Urbanization/multi use trail.5321.1104.357,336 262,390 59,213 35,734 R-City's Share 357,336
7610 BR-4 Brock Rd. East Side (50/50) Dellbrook To Finch Ave.5321.1203.239,314 71,000 2,149 46,508 119,657 R-City's Share 239,314
7610 DH-11 Duffin Heights - North Collector (90/10) East of Brock Rd. (Oversizing)5321.1201.125,600 29,460 83,580 12,560 R-City's Share 125,600
7610 Park Crescent (Sandcastle Court to Cliffview Rd.) - W-1 Park Crescent (50/50%) - Sandcastle Court to Cliffview Rd. Road Reconstruction Incl. Stormsewer.5321.1303.1,000,900 396,758 103,692 0 500,450 R-City's Share 1,000,900
7610 W-2 Cliffview Rd. (50/50%) - Park Cres. to North Limit. Road Reconstruction Incl. Stormsewer.5321.1304.306,250 125,135 27,991 0 153,125 R-City's Share 306,250
7610 Park Crescent - Road Reconstruction - Park Crescent (from Cliffview Road to the terminus) road reconstruction, storm sewer installation, utility relocation and complete landscaping and driveway restoration where required.5321.1601.613,912 243,545 63,411 0 306,956 R-City's Share 613,912
7610 RU-13 Salem Road - Road Reconstruction - Full Road Reconstruction from Fifth Concession Road to Hwy 7 5321.1608.1,409,959 329,586 297,576 77,818 0 4,979 700,000 Debt 10-Yr 1,409,959
7610 B-29 Sandy Beach Road - EA, Design 5321.1609.675,000 104,506 44,267 188,727 37,500 R-AIP 300,000 Loan 10- Yr 675,000
7610 Walnut Lane Extension Study & EA and Detail Design (related to TC-26, TC-27, TC-28) 5321.1703.461,226 103,528 61,036 181,355 115,307 R-City's Share 461,226
7610 WO-3 Kingston Road Sidewalks & Streetlights5321.1805.250,671 0 125,335 0 125,335 R-City's Share 250,671
7610 Salem Rd. - Final Lift of Asphalt - Salem Road - Final lift of asphalt - Fifth Concession Road to Highway 7. Completion of 2018 project.5321.1907.200,174 0 84,425 15,662 100,087 R-City's Share 200,174
City Dev Projects-DCRF only committed5321.0000.8,954,283 0 8,954,283 0 8,954,283
Sub-total Transportation 16,426,216 1,918,323 964,083 9,824,864 1,906,967 5,979 1,806,000 16,426,216
Stormwater Management
7611 B-20 D Krosno Creek SWM Facility Design 5321.1802.965,400 0 463,392 502,008 R-City's Share 965,400
Sub-total Stormwater Management 965,400 0 0 463,392 502,008 965,400
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City of Pickering
Amount Transferred to Assets - Capital & Current Fund Transactions (Pre-Audit)DC Act S 43 (2)(b)
for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
DC Recoverable Cost Share Non - DC Recoverable Cost Share
RFs Description
Project
Code
Gross
Capital
Costs
DC RF:
Funded in
prior year
DC RF:
Funded in
2019
DC RF:
Future
Funding 1
Other
Reserves/R
eserve
Funds
Type of Funds
(R=Reserve,
RF=Reserve
Fund)
Property
Taxes
Other
Sources Type Total Funding
Other Services Related to a Highway
7615 4 Ton Dump Truck with Snow Plow - New5319.1805 248,188 0 248,188 0 0 248,188
7615 Additional Street Sweeper (Seaton) - New5319.1809 288,403 0 288,403 0 0 288,403
Garbage Packer - New 5780.1813 145,835 131,251 0 14,583 R-City's Share 145,835
7615
New Operations Centre-Debt Charges
61% of total debt charges 1920.7600.2812 8,279,302 409,861 412,389 7,457,052 2 0 8,279,302
Sub-total 8,961,728 409,861 1,080,232 7,457,052 14,583 8,961,728
Parks & Recreation Services
7622 Village Green - Mattamy (Seaton) Dev. - Taunton Subdivision - Construction of one Seaton Village Greens park and water play area. Project will only proceed when Seaton sidewalk savings are received from the developer.5780.1723.246,514 174,821 40,879 0 30,814.28 RF-Seaton Infrastructure 246,514
7622 D.H. Village Green Park (East) - New - Duffin Heights Village Green (East).5780.1708.190,000 0 166,725 23,275.00 190,000
7622 Indoor Soccer Facility and Land - Design & Construction of Indoor Soccer Facility5719.1401.7,296,605 3,369,586 114,543 78,375 R-DCs City's Share 101 3,734,000 Debt 15-Yr 2 7,296,605
7622 Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Park Construction5780.1808.600,000 18,350 508,150 73,500 R-DCs City's Share 600,000
7622 Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Phase 1a &1b5780.1822.2,091,761 839,890 2,644 35,758 1,073,469 R-DCs City's Share 140,000 Other Agency-Swim Drink Fish Cdn2,091,762
7622 Brock Ridge Village Green Construction5780.1810.262,433 0 230,941 0 6,767 R-DCs City's Share 24,725 Landowner 262,433
7622 Seaton (P103) Village Green Construction5780.1816 210,000 0 0 184,275 25,725 RF-FIA 210,000
7622 Seaton (P104) Village Green Construction5780.1817 285,000 250,087 34,913 RF-FIA 285,000
7622 Seaton (P-102) Neighbourhood Park Construction5780.1819 950,000 833,625 116,375 RF-FIA 950,000
7622
Pickering Heritage & Community Ctr
(Design)-Community Ctr component 5719.1806.891,814 22,191 76,401 100,192 3 693,030 R-Rate Stabilization 891,814
7622
New Operations Centre - DC Debt
Charges. 39% Construction of a new 1920.7600.2812 5,253,497 262,043 263,659 4,727,795 2 - 5,253,497
Sub-total 18,277,624 4,686,882 614,524 6,921,150 2,156,243 101 3,898,725 18,277,624
Library Facilites & Materials
7630
Pickering Heritage & Community Ctr
(Design)-Archive Facility component 5719.1806.611,965 63,160 217,449 270,443 3 60,914 R-DCs City's Share 611,965
Sub-total 611,965 63,160 217,449 270,443 60,914 611,965
Grand Total 53,436,652 7,628,494 4,846,014 27,144,955 6,475,602 336,862 7,004,725 53,436,652
1 Projects ongoing. Future funding for incomplete component. DC RF will be drawn when expenses are incurred.
2 New Operations Ctr 20-year DC debt-principal & interest of $13,532,799. Allocation: 61% for 7615-"Other Services Related to a Highway" & 39% for 7622- "Parks & Recreation". Total amount owing from 2020- 2037 $12,184,847
3 The Pickering Heritage & Community Centre is treated as one capital project. In order to show the two DCs service categories, the components related to the Community Centre and Library are presented separately.
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Report to
Council
Report Number: FIN 07-20
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Stan Karwowski
Director, Finance & Treasurer
Subject: Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Report
______________________________________________________________________
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Report FIN 07-20 from the Director, Finance & Treasurer
regarding commodity price hedging agreements be received for information.
Executive Summary: The Commodity Price Hedging Policy FIN 060, approved by
Council per Resolution #88/10, requires a Report to Council at least once each fiscal
year with respect to any and all commodity price hedging agreements in place
containing, at a minimum, all information required by Section 6(1) O. Reg. 653/05, as
amended, as well as:
1. A statement about the status of the agreements during the period of the Report,
including a comparison of the expected and actual results of using the
agreements.
2. A statement by the Treasurer that all of the agreements entered during the period
of the Report are consistent with the municipality’s statement of policies and
goals relating to the use of Commodity Hedging Price Agreements; and
3. Such other information as Council may require.
The City has entered into hedging agreements for the commodities of natural gas and
electricity procurement through Local Authority Services Ltd. (LAS), which is a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Financial Implications: The LAS Hedge Procurement Program currently includes
134 municipalities. It buys energy commodities at varying percentages of their total
volume through forward price hedge contracts, rather than being subject to 100 percent
of the price volatility through the spot market.
The City has elected to continue with Hedging 65 percent of both the City’s natural gas
and electricity requirements while the remaining 35 percent is purchased at fluctuating
spot market prices.
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Subject: Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Report Page 2
Natural Gas
The 2020 natural gas budget is $375,298. To protect the City’s budget plan, the City
has entered into the LAS Natural Gas Procurement Program for the period November 1,
2019 to October 31, 2020 at the hedge price of 9.4¢/m3.
Electricity
The 2020 hydro budget for all City operations including streetlights is $2.27 million. The
LAS Electricity Procurement Program hedged purchase price is $24.40/MW (program
fees included), which equates to a per kWh contracted price of 2.44¢/kWh, for the
period of January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. This results in an expected all-inclusive
commodity cost of 9.553¢/kWh.
Discussion: Volatile shifts in utility pricing create significant challenges in
maintaining utility budgets. This uncertainty in energy pricing can impact decision
making and cost controllability for the City. The LAS Hedge Procurement Program
stabilizes energy pricing, which assists in maintaining the Council approved budget
every year. The City has hedged 65 percent of the City’s municipal natural gas and
electricity requirements at the prices contained in this report with the remaining 35
percent of the City’s energy consumption being purchased at spot market prices for the
2020 term. This spot market exposure provides cost savings opportunities to the City
compared to the current Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for eligible accounts, in addition to
the price stability provided by the hedge purchase price.
LAS Natural Gas Hedge Procurement Program – Enrolled April – 2006
Commodity Expenditure – 2019 - $346,515
2019 Contract Price - November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020 – 9.4¢/m3
Hedged Volume – 65 percent
The LAS 2020 hedged purchase price for the purchase only portion of natural gas
decreased by 11.3 percent (or 1.2¢/m3) from the 2019 rate. In October 2018, the
Province cancelled its Cap & Trade program. In response, the Federal Government
implemented a carbon pricing program in Ontario in 2019. As part of this program, a
carbon charge applies to fossil fuels sold in Ontario, including natural gas. This charge
will increase annually each April. In April 2020, this charge increased from 3.91 cents
per cubic metre to 5.87 cents per cubic metre. The savings from the lowered hedge
purchase price have partially offset the increase in the federal carbon price for natural
gas.
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Subject: Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Report Page 3
LAS Electricity Procurement Program – Enrolled January – 2011
Commodity Expenditure – 2019 – $2,096,338
Current Contract Price – January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 – 2.44¢/kWh
Total Average LAS 2020 Commodity Rate – 9.553¢/kWh which includes: 65
percent Hedge Price + 35 percent Average Hourly Ontario Energy Price + Average
Global Adjustment
The LAS 2020 hedged purchase price portion increased by 0.08 percent (or 0.04¢/kWh)
from the 2019 rate. It is estimated that an all-inclusive cost avoidance of 4.847¢/kWh
should be realized, compared to the average Time of Use rates of 14.4¢/kWh.
Additionally, LAS hedged a block of off-peak power for municipal streetlight accounts
that is expected to provide a rate of 8.422¢/kWh. However, due to a decrease in the
Global Adjustment Rate and increase in the Ontario’s Average Hourly Energy pricing, a
decrease to the overall cost of electricity is expected of -1.67¢/kWh or -20.64 percent
compared to the 2019 all-inclusive rate.
Treasurer’s Statement:
The objectives of the LAS bulk hedging procurement programs are generally
synonymous with our municipal objectives:
Facilitates Budgeting – purchasing blocks of energy commodities will produce stable
prices for budgeting;
Competitive Pricing – provides savings on required purchases; and
Maximize Purchasing Power – pooling requirements with 134 municipalities and over
170 participating organizations can leverage better pricing than individual purchasing.
The LAS Natural Gas and Electricity Procurement Program has provided the City with a
sound commodity hedging strategy for its natural gas and electricity purchases. This
benefits the City when prices fall and protects the City as much as possible when prices
rise. Annual price stabilization and price benefits from bulk procurement along with
individualized support, advice and consumption data reports, provides the City with a
means to monitor its usage and more accurately forecast its annual utility budgets.
Attachments: None
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Report FIN 07-20 May 25, 2020
Subject: Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Report Page 4
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Ray Rodrigues, CPPB Stan Karwowski, MBA, CPA, CMA
Manager, Supply & Services Director, Finance & Treasurer
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:
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To:
Deputy Mayor Ashe
Members of Council
May 15, 2020
From: Jennifer Eddy
Director, Human Resources
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
City Clerk
Subject: Appointment Bylaw – Deputy Fire Chief(s)
File: A-1440-001-20
Attached, please find draft By-laws to appoint Stephen Boyd and Jason Yoshida as Deputy Fire
Chiefs to act in place of the Fire Chief should he be unable to perform the duties of the Fire Chief
or is absent from the workplace.
Acting assignments will be awarded in accordance with operational needs and where practicable
on a rotating basis. These By-laws will provide the Acting Fire Chief with all the associated
authorities of the Fire Chief.
This draft by-law is representative of our current practice and complies with the Ontario Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. It is attached for consideration of City Council at their May
25, 2020 meeting.
Thank you.
WHAT IS CURRENTLY?
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The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. 7758/20
Being a by -law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief
Whereas Section 6 (1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997,
Chapter 4, as amended provides that if a fire department is established for the whole or
a part of a municipality, the Council of the municipality shall appoint a fire chief for the
fire department;
And Whereas The Corporation of the City of Pickering has enacted By-law 7334/14
appointing John Hagg as Fire Chief;
And Whereas Section 6 (6) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997,
Chapter 4, as amended provides that a fire chief may delegate his or her powers or
duties under sections 14, 19 and 20 and such other powers and duties as may be
prescribed to any firefighter or class of firefighters, subject to such limitations,
restrictions or conditions as may be prescribed or set out in the delegation ;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That Stephen Boyd is hereby appointed Deputy Fire Chief of The Corporation of
the City of Pickering to carry out any and all duties of the Fire Chief in their
absence.
By-law passed this 25th day of May, 2020.
________________________________
Kevin Ashe, Deputy Mayor
________________________________
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. 7759/20
Being a by -law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief
Whereas Section 6 (1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997,
Chapter 4, as amended provides that if a fire department is established for the whole or
a part of a municipality, the Council of the municipality shall appoint a fire chief for the
fire department;
And Whereas The Corporation of the City of Pickering has enacted By-law 7334/14
appointing John Hagg as Fire Chief;
And Whereas Section 6 (6) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997,
Chapter 4, as amended provides that a fire chief may delegate his or her powers or
duties under sections 14, 19 and 20 and such other powers and duties as may be
prescribed to any firefighter or class of firefighters, subject to such limitations,
restrictions or conditions as may be prescribed or set out in the delegation ;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That Jason Yoshida is hereby appointed Deputy Fire Chief of The Corporation of
the City of Pickering to carry out any and all duties of the Fire Chief in their
absence.
By-law passed this 25th day of May, 2020.
________________________________
Kevin Ashe, Deputy Mayor
________________________________
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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