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Council Meeting Minutes
October 25, 2021 Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm
Present:
Mayor David Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
S. ButtB. McLeanD. Pickles
Absent
I. Cumming
Also Present:
M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
S. Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services
B. Duffield -Director, Operations
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
R. Perera -Committee Coordinator
1.Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present, save and exceptCouncillor Cumming, and that all Members present were participating electronically inaccordance with By-law 7771/20.
2.Invocation
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation.
3.Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement
Mayor Ryan read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement.
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Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #701/21
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean
Council Minutes, September 27, 2021 Executive Committee Minutes, October 4, 2021
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, October 4, 2021 Special Council Minutes, October 6, 2021
Carried Presentations
There were no presentations.
Delegations
7.1 Paula MacDonald Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097
(Southerly end of Dunn Crescent)
Paula MacDonald, 379 Rosebank Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Through the aid of a PDF presentation, Ms. MacDonald raised concerns regarding
the density changes the proposed development would bring and noted that the semi-detached homes as proposed by the applicant were not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood. Ms. MacDonald further added that the proposed development would be inconsistent with Official Plan Amendment 40 which was approved at the September 27, 2021 Council meeting, and that the Habitat for
Humanity homes should not be a point of reference for the proposed development. Ms. MacDonald raised further concerns regarding the adverse impact to the real estate value of surrounding homes and noted that while Report PLN 38-21 stated that there is no financial impact to the City, the City would be receiving a community playground on the subject lands should the proposal be
approved. She also added that 375 Rosebank Road, a property built by Joshani Homes Ltd., was not in compliance with By-law number 7871/21. Ms. MacDonald
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concluded her delegation by asking Council to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment Application.
7.2 Stephanie Hoffe Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097
(Southerly end of Dunn Crescent)
Resolution #702/21
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow a presentation from registered delegate Stephanie Hoffe under Item 7.2 of the agenda.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
Stephanie Hoffe, 593 Kimton Court, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Hoffe noted that there were no
semi-detached homes that were comparable to the proposed development and spoke to the differences between semi-detached and D-Link housing. She further added that the proposed cul-de-sac would be butting onto private property and questioned where the snow would be plowed during the winter months. Ms. Hoffe raised further concerns regarding parking, grading, and flooding on Dunn
crescent. She concluded her delegation by asking Council to reconsider the recommendation of the Planning & Development Committee.
7.3 Michael Vani, Weston Consulting Re: Report PLN 39-21
Two-year Period Exemption Request for Minor Variance Application P/CA 103/21 Universal City Six Developments Inc. 1496 Bayly Street
Michael Vani, Weston Consulting, withdrew his delegation request and was not connected to the electronic meeting.
7.4 Ryan Rowland
Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19
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Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent)
Ryan Rowland, 599 Kimton Court, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Mr. Rowland noted that the zoning for the subject lands were not SDB and that the Habitat for Humanity housing should not be compared to the proposed
development. He raised further concerns regarding the adverse impact to neighbourhood character and parking, and added that the developer would not incur financial loss should the developer choose to build detached homes that would be in keeping with the neighbourhood character.
7.5 John Lambert Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097
(Southerly end of Dunn Crescent)
John Lambert, 599 Nomad Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Mr. Lambert raised concerns regarding the possibility for the proposed development to
create a precedent in developing multifamily dwellings and noted that Metrolinx had also identified concerns regarding the proposed cul-de-sac. Mr. Rowland added that the builder had demolished and buried a home and a concrete swimming pool on Rosebank Road which resulted in a significant change to the grading of the lands. Mr. Lambert concluded his delegation by asking Council to
oppose Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19.
7.6 Diane Seeley Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19
Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent)
Diane Seeley, 597 Nomad Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Ms. Seeley raised concerns regarding parking, the loss of privacy, excess dirt, and noted that the property was not being maintained by the developer. She added that the development was profit driven and was not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood. She concluded her delegation by asking Council to
consider the adverse impact the development would have on the community.
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Garry Winsor, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association Re: Motion for Reconsideration of Council Resolutions #676/21 and #677/21
Garry Winsor, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in support of the motion for reconsideration of Council resolutions #676/21 and #677/21. Mr. Winsor expressed his concerns regarding the change to the maximum dwelling height, and added that through public consultation, the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association had expressed
their support for the original 9 metre maximum dwelling height. Mr. Winsor concluded his delegation by noting that due to the current 10 metre maximum dwelling height in place, builders could now apply for a 12 metre maximum dwelling height exception through a minor variance application
Paul White, President, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association (Inc.1949) Re: Motion for Reconsideration of Council Resolutions #676/21 and #677/21
Paul White, President, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in support of the motion for
reconsideration of Council resolutions #676/21 and #677/21. He expressed his concern regarding the manner in which the amendment to the maximum dwelling height was carried out at the September 27, 2021 Council meeting. He added that the 10 metre height would allow builders the opportunity to apply for higher dwelling height exceptions through the Committee of Adjustment and noted that
major cities also have restricted heights of 7 to 9 metres for some areas. Mr. White concluded his delegation by asking Council to reconsider their decision on the matter.
Janice Frampton
Re: Motion for Reconsideration of Council Resolutions #676/21 and #677/21
Janice Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in support of the motion for reconsideration of Council resolutions #676/21 and #677/21, and added that the City would be creating a negative
precedent by maintaining the 10 metre maximum dwelling height. Ms. Frampton concluded her delegation by asking Council why they were considering the needs of a builder more than the Community.
Corr. 48-21 The Honorable David Piccini Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Re: York Durham Sewage Solutions
-Bill 5, York Region Wastewater Act, 2021
Correspondence
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Brief discussion ensued between Members of Council and Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services, regarding the role City Staff would play in the Advisory panel as noted in Corr. 48-21, the Region of Durham being opposed to
the sewage being relocated to Pickering’s water treatment plant, and agreeing with York Region on directing the sewage to the Lake Simcoe treatment plant.
Mayor Ryan noted that he had expressed Council’s opposition and disappointment to The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy regarding the Province’s
decision to direct the sewage to Pickering’s water treatment plant.
Resolution #703/21
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Corr. 48-21, from The Honorable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, dated October 5, 2021, regarding the York Durham Sewage Solutions -Bill 5, York Region Wastewater Act, 2021, be received for
information.
Carried
8.2 Corr. 49-21
Association of Municipalities Ontario Re: AMO Policy Update – Phase I Regulations of Conservation Authorities Act Released
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and
Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding whether there would be any additional costs added to the 2022 draft budget as a result of the changes, with Ms. Carpino noting that Staff are confident that no additional costs would be added to the 2022 budget as the next year would be dedicated to negotiating the terms and understanding inventory and costs.
Resolution #704/21
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean
1.That Corr. 49-21, from the Association of Municipalities Ontario, datedOctober 12, 2021, regarding the AMO Policy Update – Phase I Regulationsof Conservation Authorities Act Released, be received; and,
2.That Staff be directed, through the CAO, to enter into discussions with theToronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regarding the Municipal
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funding of non-mandated services and report back to Council on budgetary impacts prior to June 2022.
Carried
8.3 Corr. 50-21 Kevin Narraway, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk Town of Whitby
Re: Provincial Funding for Municipal By-law Enforcement Costs related to Proof of Vaccination Policy
Discussion ensued between Members of Council regarding the need for municipal funding for Municipal By-law enforcement costs, related to Proof of Vaccination
Policy, being a topic at the Ontario’s Big City Mayors Meetings and the City of Barrie undertaking an analysis of the additional costs.
Resolution #705/21
Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1.That Corr. 50-21, from Kevin Narraway, Manager of LegislativeServices/Deputy Clerk, Town of Whitby, dated October 13, 2021, regarding
the Provincial Funding for Municipal By-law Enforcement Costs related toProof of Vaccination Policy, be received; and,
2.That the position of the Town of Whitby be endorsed and a copy of thisResolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario,
all Durham Region MPPs, and Mayor Jeff Lehman, City of Barrie, Chair,Ontario’s Big City Mayors.
Carried
8.4 Corr. 51-21 Dave Burton, President, Good Roads Re: Modified Exhausts and Noisemakers
Brief discussion ensued between Members of Council regarding the City advising
the Province of the need to prohibit modified exhausts and noisemakers, and the subject matter being under the jurisdiction of the Province.
Resolution #706/21
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt
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1.That Corr. 51-21, from Dave Burton, President, Good Roads, regarding theModified Exhausts and Noisemakers, dated October 19, 2021, regarding
the Modified Exhausts and Noisemakers, be endorsed; and,
2.That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford,Premier of Ontario, and The Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister ofTransportation.
Carried
8.5 Corr. 52-21 Nicole McNeill, President and Chief Administrative Officer
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Re: 2022 Provincial Municipal Levy Announcement
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Stan Karwowski, Director, Finance & Treasurer, regarding:
•the Region of Durham providing a levy to MPAC on behalf of the lower tierMunicipalities and the percentage that was provided to MPAC on behalf ofthe City;
•the upcoming reassessment date and the impact of fair market value forPickering; and,
•the MPAC levy to the Durham Region being a 0% increase for 2021 and
2022.
Resolution #707/21
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That Corr. 52-21, from Nicole McNeill, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, dated October 18, 2021, regarding the 2022 Provincial Municipal Levy Announcement, be received for information.
Carried
8.6 Corr. 53-21 Sarah Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services
City of Pickering Re: Request to Deaccession Artifacts at Pickering Museum Village -August 2021 Deaccession List
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A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Sarah Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services, regarding the dollar value of the artifacts and the possibility of auctioning the artifacts.
Resolution #708/21
Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Corr. 53-21, dated October 13, 2021, from Sarah Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services, City of Pickering, requesting approval for the deaccession of artifacts as proposed by City staff and endorsed by the Cultural Advisory Committee on September 21, 2021, be approved.
Carried
9.Report EC 08-21 of the Executive Committee held on October 4, 2021
9.1 Director, Community Services , Report CS 18-21
City of Pickering Volunteer Program Update -2020/2021 Activities
Council Decision:
1.That Report CS 18-21, regarding the City of Pickering Volunteer ProgramUpdate, be received for information; and,
2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
9.2 Director, Community Services , Report CS 31-21 2022 Community Festivals and Events -Approval of 2022 Events in Esplanade Park
Council Decision:
1.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of EsplanadePark by Carea Community Health Centre on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 for
National Indigenous Peoples Day, on terms and conditions satisfactory to
Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer;
2.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of EsplanadePark by Frederica Black Events on Saturday, July 16, 2022 for Brew & BBQ
Fest on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services
and Chief Administrative Officer;
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3.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of EsplanadePark by Canadian Food Truck Festivals from Friday, August 5 to Sunday,
August 7, 2022 (inclusive) for Pickering Food Truck Festival, on terms andconditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and ChiefAdministrative Officer;
4.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade
Park by Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham Inc. on Saturday,August 14, 2022 for Festival of India’s Heritage, on terms and conditionssatisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief AdministrativeOfficer; and,
5.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to takethe necessary actions as indicated in this report.
9.3 Director, Human Resources, Report HUR 05-21 Recovery Plan -Post Pandemic Service Delivery Model
Council Decision:
That Report HUR 05-21, regarding the City’s Recovery Plan – Post Pandemic Service Delivery Model, be received for information.
Resolution #709/21
Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Report EC 08-21 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on October 4, 2021 be adopted.
Carried
10.Report PD 08-21 of the Planning & Development Committee held on October 4,2021
10.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 36-21
Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations
Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72
Council Decision:
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1.That Bell Mobility be advised that City Council objects to the proposal for a20.0-metre high monopole telecommunication tower located at the RickJohnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive), based on the design and
location of the proposal; and,
2.That Bell Mobility be advised that City Council objects to the proposal for a20.0-metre high monopole telecommunication tower located at the FoxtailGreen (1088P Foxtail Crescent), based on the design and location of the
proposal.
Resolution #710/21
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Report PD 08-21, save and except Item 10.2, PLN 38-21, of the Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on October 4, 2021 be adopted.
Carried
10.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd.
Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent)
Discussion and a question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Staff regarding:
•the staff recommendation for the zoning amendment application as noted inreport PLN 38-21 and concerns regarding the outcome of a possible appealto the OLT;
•issues identified by Metrolinx and whether this had any impact on Staff’srecommendation; and,
•concerns regarding a builder on an adjacent property burying fill and raising
the grading of the lands and whether this matter was known and addressedby Staff.
Resolution #711/21
Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19, submitted by Joshani Homes Ltd., to permit 4 semi-detached dwellings units fronting onto the future southerly extension of Dunn Crescent, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-
law Amendment set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 38-21 be finalized and forwarded to Council.
Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion):
Resolution #712/21
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the main motion be amended to read as follows:
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19, submitted by Joshani Homes Ltd., to permit 4 semi-detached dwellings units fronting onto the future southerly extension of Dunn Crescent, be refused.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor Pickles
Councillor Brenner Councillor Mayor Ryan Councillor Butt Councillor McLean
The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried
11.Reports – New and Unfinished Business
11.1 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 06-21myDurham 311 Project & Re-routing Request
A discussion and a question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Staff regarding:
•ensuring that the 311 program operates in an efficient manner and that
calls received through the 311 program are routed to 311 operators;
•the model alleviating the number of calls received by the City on mattersrelated to the Region;
•ensuring that residents in West Pickering with 416 area phone numbers arerouted to 311 Durham and not Toronto;
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•the City providing efficient and outstanding Customer Service and ensuringthat the new 311 model does not hinder this service; and,
•whether the model was being tested on a trial basis and whether theinitiative had any impact to staffing levels.
Resolution #713/21
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe
1.That, as part of the myDurham 311 project, 311 calls made by residents,
customers, and businesses within the City of Pickering telephone exchangebe re-routed to the Region of Durham, subject to being revocable by theCity on 60-days notice to the Region;
2.That to the City agree, in principle, to participate in Model 1 of the Municipal
Models spectrum;
3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take thenecessary actions as indicated in this report; and,
4.The City Clerk forward a copy of Report Number CAO 06-21 to theRegional Municipality of Durham.
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
11.2 Director, Community Services, Report CS 34-21 Canada Community Revitalization Fund – The Improvement of Pickering’s Esplanade Park -Grant Application Endorsement
Resolution #714/21
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
1.That Pickering Council supports the application of The Improvement ofPickering’s Esplanade Park for the Federal Economic Development Agencyfor Southern Ontario (FEDASO), Canada Community Revitalization Fund(CCRF) for a total project cost of $340,500;
2.That staff be directed, through the Chief Administrative Officer, to submit anapplication under the FEDASO, CCRF to request $255,375 to fund theproject outlined in this report;
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3.That if grant funding be approved, that the Treasurer be authorized to fundthe City contribution of $85,125 as follows:
a)the sum of $55,125 by a transfer from the Public Art Reserve;
b)the sum of $30,000 from property taxes; and,
4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
Carried
11.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 39-21
Two-year Period Exemption Request for Minor Variance Application P/CA 103/21 Universal City Six Developments Inc. 1496 Bayly Street
Resolution #715/21
Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Council grants an exemption in accordance with Section 45 (1.4) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; c. P.13 as amended, and permits the Committee of Adjustment to consider Minor Variance Application P/CA 103/21 resulting from the further processing of the Site Plan application, submitted by Universal City Six Developments Inc., for lands municipally known as 1496 Bayly Street, before the
second anniversary of the day on which an applicant-initiated zoning by-law amendment was enacted for the subject lands.
Carried
11.4 Director, City Developments & CBO, Report PLN 40-21 Envision Durham – Housing Intensification Study Technical Report
Resolution #716/21
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
1.That Council endorse the Staff Comments contained in Section 2.2 ofReport PLN 40-21 as the City’s formal comments on the Envision Durham
Housing Intensification Study Technical Report, August 24, 2021; and,
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2.That the appropriate City of Pickering staff be authorized to take thenecessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
11.5 Motion for Reconsideration of Council Resolutions #676/21 and #677/21:
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and
Susan Cassel, City Clerk, regarding whether the motion for reconsideration was the Council decision of the September 27, 2021 Council meeting on the matter, with Ms. Cassel confirming that should the motion for reconsideration be carried on a two-thirds vote, the decision of September 27th would be before Council for debate and decision as Council deems fit.
Resolution #717/21
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt
That Council Resolutions #676/21 and #677/21, regarding the Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods, Recommended Amendment 40 to the Pickering Official Plan, Recommended Informational Revision 28 to the Pickering Official Plan, Recommended Draft Zoning By-law
Amendments Revised Urban Design Guidelines be reconsidered.
Carried on a Two-thirds Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes No
Councillor Brenner Councillor Ashe Councillor Butt Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Staff regarding:
•whether Staff were in agreement to the amendment made at the
September 27, 2021 Council meeting to change the maximum dwellingheight to a 10 metres;
•Staff concerns as stated in the Memorandum dated October 25, 2021
provided to Council by the Director, City Development & CBO and Director,
Corporate Services & City Solicitor, prior to the meeting;
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•the 9 metre maximum dwelling height being the recommendation of Staffand the same height having been assessed through an extensive public
consultation process;
•the requirement to undertake a public consultation process under the
Planning Act to amend the maximum dwelling height to 9 metres;
•the 10 metre maximum dwelling height resulting in less restrictions forcertain areas that were intended to be more restrictive;
•a maximum dwelling height of 9 metres creating consistency across theCity;
•builders and homeowners having the opportunity to challenge themaximum building height;
•the possibility of applying a maximum dwelling height of 10 metres for all of
Pickering; and,
•the Infill By-law hindering the property rights of individual landowners.
Resolution #718/21
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt
1.a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-006/P, initiated by the
City of Pickering, to add new policies to the Pickering Official Plan with regard to Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhood Precinct areas, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 33-21, be approved;
b)That the Draft By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 40 to thePickering Official Plan, to add new policies to the Pickering Official Planwith regard to Infill and Replacement Housing in EstablishedNeighbourhood Precinct areas, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 33-21, be approved;
2.That Council adopt Informational Revision 28 to the Pickering Official Plan,to add a layer identifying the boundaries of Established NeighbourhoodPrecincts to the informational neighbourhood maps contained withinChapter 12 – Urban Neighbourhoods, of the Pickering Official Plan, as set
out in Appendix Il to Report PLN 33-21;
3.That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/20, initiated by the City ofPickering, to implement Official Plan Amendment 40, be approved, and thatthe Recommended Draft Zoning By-law Amendments as set out in
Appendices lll, lV, and V to Report PLN 33-21 be approved;
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4.That Council adopt the Revised Urban Design Guidelines for Infill &Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhood Precincts, August2021, as set out in Appendix Vl to Report PLN 33-21, which replaces the
Urban Design Guidelines for Infill & Replacement Housing in EstablishedNeighbourhood Precincts dated August 2020, adopted by Council onSeptember 28, 2020 through Resolution #428/20; and,
5.That the maximum Dwelling Height in Zoning By-laws Numbers 7872/21,
7873/21, and 7874/21be changed from 10 metres to 9 metres, and thatstaff be directed to proceed with a public process to amend the abovenoted Zoning By-laws in accordance with the provisions of the PlanningAct.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes No Councillor Brenner Councillor Ashe Councillor Butt Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan
12.Motions and Notice of Motions
There were no motions.
13.By-laws
As a result of Council’s decision pertaining to Agenda Item 10.2, Report PLN 38-21, therewere no by-laws to be adopted.
14.Other Business
14.1 Councillor McLean notified Members and Staff of an illegal dumping incident at1234 Kingston Road and asked Staff whether there was a time period provided to
those applying for a demolition permit to conduct the demolition and whether they
had to report back where the materials were disposed of. Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development, noted that such a process was not currently being administered and spoke to various regulations in place to govern the disposal of certain materials and advised that Staff would further explore the matter and
provide an update to Council.
14.2 Councillor Brenner inquired about the Hybrid WebEx Meeting Model with Susan Cassel, City Clerk, noting that through this Model, Council and Committee meetings would be held in Council Chambers with some Staff and Council
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Members joining electronically. She added that due to current orders, members of the public would continue to observe the meetings through the livestream with delegates being connected via audio phone connection.
14.3 Councillor Butt inquired about the City’s reopening plans for its fitness facilities, with Sarah Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services, advising that the facilities would be opening to 100% capacity and that pre-registration and time limits for sessions were no longer a requirement.
15.Confirmation By-law
By-law Number 7881/21
Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Ashe moved for leave to introduce a By-lawof the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of October 25, 2021.
Carried
16.Adjournment
Moved by Councillor ButtSeconded by Councillor Pickles
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Dated this 25th day of October, 2021.
Original Signed By:
David Ryan, Mayor
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
Original Signed By: