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Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2021
Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm
Chair: Councillor Ashe
Present:
Mayor David Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
B. Duffield - (Acting) Director, Community Services
J. Hagg - Fire Chief
J. Flowers - CEO & Director of Public Libraries, Pickering Public Library
R. Holborn - Director, Engineering Services
F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer
J. Eddy - Director, Human Resources
S. Cassel - City Clerk
C. Blumenberg - Deputy Clerk
T. Javed - Economic Development & Strategic Projects Associate
1. Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating
electronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Delegations
There were no delegations.
4. Matters for Consideration
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4.1 Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects, Report CAO 03-21
Community Partner Membership Agreement
- Canadian Centre for Nuclear Sustainability
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee
and Fiaz Jadoon, Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects,
regarding:
• the frequency of updates to Council regarding the Community Partner
Membership Agreement – Canadian Centre for Nuclear Sustainability to
ensure that Council is kept apprised;
• Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and participating partners working on a
correspondence strategy, with Staff to confirm whether updates to Council
would be provided on a quarterly, annual, or bi-annual basis;
• the importance of keeping Council and the public aware of the Centre for
Canadian Nuclear Sustainability activities, scope of work, and mandate;
and,
• how exceptional the re-purposing of the facility has been, which will attract
skilled jobs, collaboration and research in the nuclear sector.
Recommendation:
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report CAO 03-21 regarding the Community Partner Membership
Agreement, between Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) and The
Corporation of the City of Pickering, be received;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Community
Partner Membership Agreement with Ontario Power Generation set out in
Attachment 1 to this Report, subject to minor revisions as may be required
by the Chief Administrative Officer, Director, Economic Development &
Strategic Projects and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
3. The City Clerk forward a copy of this Report CAO 03-21 to the Regional
Municipality of Durham and Ontario Power Generation; and,
4. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions
necessary to implement the recommendations in this Report.
Carried
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4.2 (Acting) Director, Community Services, Report CS 15-21
Emix Ltd.
- Lease Amendment Agreement
Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Report CS 15-21 respecting the City of Pickering’s Lease Amendment
Agreement with Emix Ltd. at 1101 Kingston Road, Suite 280, Pickering, be
received;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease
Amendment Agreement with Emix Ltd. set out in Attachment 1 to this
Report, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director,
Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
and,
3. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
4.3 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 07-21
Proposed All-way Stop
- William Jackson Drive and Bronzedale Street/Kalmar Avenue
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee
and Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services, regarding:
• timing of the project with respect to signage installation. Mr. Holborn
advised that once approved at the April 26, 2021 Council meeting, staff
would complete the utility locates and line markings, with the sign
installation being completed by end of May 2021;
• public interest from residents regarding the proposed all-way stop at
William Jackson Drive and Bronzedale Street/Kalmar Avenue, with many
comments from residents on traffic control concerns at Rex Heath and
William Jackson Drive, and the timing of traffic control measures for this
intersection;
• how the full build-out of the area would create traffic volumes to warrant an
all-way stop or traffic signal at Rex Heath and William Jackson Drive; and,
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• how it may be beneficial to bring traffic calming measures to Rex Heath and
William Jackson Drive sooner than anticipated, and prior to construction
completion East of Brock Road, due to increasing traffic volume and safety
to access the park.
Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "7" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stop signs on highways or parts of
highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering,
specifically to address the proposed installation of an all-way stop control at
the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Bronzedale Street/Kalmar
Avenue; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
4.4 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 08-21
Krosno Creek Culvert Replacements – Gas Main Relocations
Morden Lane, Reytan Boulevard, and Alyssum Street (including Sandy Beach
Road)
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee
and Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services, regarding:
• the timing on completion of the Krosno Creek Culvert replacements – Gas
Main Relocations and next steps of the project. Mr. Holborn advised that
Enbridge Gas Inc. was ready to start work, and once approved by Council,
staff would issue a tender to replace the culverts noting that once work had
been completed, construction could commence on the Sandy Beach Road
culvert, followed by utility relocations and the tender for construction on
Sandy Beach Road;
• how the project had been delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
with the detailed design having been completed in 2019;
• how the work pertaining to the culvert replacements was best done during
the lowest flow, as opposed to the summer or fall; and
• ensuring that Council is kept apprised throughout the stages of the project.
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Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
1. That the cost proposals for gas main relocations submitted by Enbridge
Gas Inc. for; Morden Lane, Reytan B oulevard, and Alyssum Street
(including Sandy Beach Road) in the amount of $296,872.94 (HST
included) be accepted;
2. That the total net project cost of $294,078.00 (net of HST rebate) for the
proposals be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to fund the net
project cost of $294,078.00 for the proposals as follows:
a) the sum of $152,921.00 by a transfer from Development Charges
City’s Share Reserve;
b) the sum of $141,157.00 by a transfer from Development Charges-
Stormwater Management Reserve Fund; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
4.5 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 07-21
Property Standards By-law
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee
and Paul Bigioni, Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, regarding:
• timelines for public consultation and Council approval. Mr. Bigioni advised
that public consultation would be undertaken over a two month period to
gain meaningful input from the public and stakeholders, and that the Report
would be presented for Council approval in the fourth quarter of 2021;
• how the Property Standards By-law addresses maintenance standards and
how this relates to access to properties for enforcement of the B y-law;
• provisions in the Property Standards By-law that provide staff with the
ability to bring property matters into compliance and enforce the By-law;
and,
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• whether the draining of a swimming pool onto an adjacent property was
captured in the provisions of the proposed By-law. Mr. Bigioni advised that
this action was referenced in the Nuisance By-law and that he would make
a note of this during public consultation to ensure there is division of the
subject matter and clarity between both By-laws..
Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report LEG 07-21 regarding the attached Property Standards By-law
be received;
2. That Corporate Services staff be directed to work with Corporate
Communications staff to conduct a public consultation campaign, to include
social media, to seek public and stakeholder input regarding the attached
Property Standards By-law;
3. That the Property Standards By-law be presented to Council after
completion of the public consultation campaign; and,
4. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions
necessary to implement the recommendations in this Report.
Carried
5. Other Business
There was no other business.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.
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