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December 5, 2022
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6:00 pm
Present:
Mayor Kevin Ashe
Councillors:
M. Brenner
S. Butt
C. Cook
M. Nagy – joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
D. Pickles
L. Robinson
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. Flowers - CEO/Director of Public Library
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
D. Jacobs - Manager, Policy & Geomatics
N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
D. Wylie - Manager, Zoning & Administration
J. Yoshida - Deputy Fire Chief
R. Perera - Deputy Clerk
P. Wirch - Principal Planner, Policy
J. St. Amant - Coordinator, Cultural Services
T. Higgins - Accessibility Coordinator
A. MacGillivray - Committee Coordinator
1. Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in-
person save and except for Councillor Nagy who was briefly detained at the beginning of
the Meeting.
2. Disclosure of Interest
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No disclosures of interest were noted.
Resolution #01/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cook
That Council move into closed session in accordance with the provisions of Section
239(2) of the Municipal Act and the Procedure By-law, to consider matters pertaining to
identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, as it pertains to
Citizen Appointments and Nominations to Boards, Committees, and Positions, and a
verbal update from the Director, Human Resources.
Carried
Members of Council and applicable staff moved from the Council Chambers to the Main
Committee Room for the in-camera portion of the Meeting.
3. In Camera Matters
3.1 Citizen Appointments and Nominations to Boards, Committees, and Positions
This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera
meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the
In Camera minutes.]
3.2 Verbal Update from the Director, Human Resources
Re: Personal Matter
This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera
meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the
In Camera minutes.]
Resolution #02/22
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Cook
That Council rise to the open session of the Special Meeting of Council.
Carried
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Council recessed at 6:27 p.m. and reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:00
p.m. for the public portion of the Meeting.
Upon reconvening, Council took a brief pause to allow the livestream of the
Meeting to be resumed.
4. In Camera Session - Public Report
Mayor Ashe stated that during the closed portion of the meeting, Council
considered matters pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal or
local board employees, as it pertains to Citizen Appointments and Nominations to
Boards, Committees, and Positions and a verbal update from the Director, Human
Resources.
Resolution #03/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That the following citizens be appointed for a term ending November 14,
2026, or until a successor is appointed:
a) Accessibility Advisory Committee
Dave Currie
Saima Fatima
Brian James Ferguson
Ayesha Khan
Tammy Lyle-Gravlev
Phyllis Milton
Reza Rizvi
Carla Rudberg-Chin
Sam Snyders
Megan Thorpe-Ross
b) Animal Services Appeal Committee
Sandra Frost
Tracy Yan
c) Committee of Adjustment
Tom Copeland
Omar Ha-Redeye
Denise Rundle
Rick Van Andel
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Sean Wiley
d) Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
Reid Anderson
Asok Bhadra
Nicole Brewster
Christine Doody-Hamilton
Laurin Jeffrey
Steve Monaghan
Richard Smiles
Arif Sohel
James White
e) Property Review Committee
Joysina Ali
Gregory Fernandes
Isaiah Joseph
Muhammad Naeem
Santosh Upadhyayula
f) Pickering Public Library Board
Karen Danylak
Brett Kenworthy
Akeem Maginley
Fatema Mahjabeen
Abdullah Mir
Doodnauth Sharma
Sarah Jeffrey Sheehy
Kerry Smuk
g) Livestock Valuer
John Laider
2. That the following citizens be appointed for a term ending on November 14,
2024, or until a successor is appointed:
h) Cultural Advisory Committee
Samantha Almeida-Schroen
Ruvette Coelho
Laura Coulter
Daniel Davis
Jessica Elliot
Zeynab Kazi
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Michael McFarland
Azmat Mujeeb
Debbie Thompson
Ruchi Wali
Carried
Resolution #04/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Eric Hudson be nominated to the Durham Land Division Committee and that
the nomination be forwarded to Durham Regional Council for their consideration.
Carried
Resolution #05/22
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Seconded by Councillor Cook
That the confidential direction provided to the Director, Human Resources, during
the in-camera portion of the Meeting, be approved.
Carried
5. Statutory Public Meeting - 7:00 pm
Mayor Ashe gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public Meeting under the
Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a
person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the
By-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City
Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and may not be entitled to be added as a
party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of OLT, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before Council to act as facilitator for the
Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion
purposes as well as the order of speakers.
5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 47-22
City Initiated Official Plan Amendment:
Changes to development review procedures and fees in response to Bill 109, the
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More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, and review of the City’s Planning
Application Fees
File: OPA 22-003/P
Paul Wirch, Principal Planner, Policy, provided Council with an overview of the
proposed changes to development review procedures and fees in response to Bill
109, and a review of the City’s Planning Application fees. Through the aid of a
PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Wirch provided background information on Bill 109
and the Planning Application Fee – Update Study, and outlined the procedures for
development review, including the introduction of a new “pre-submission” review
stage, amendments to the “complete application” requirements, bringing forward
Staff Recommendation Reports to Statutory Public Meetings, requiring applicants
to hold open houses during the “pre-submission” review stage, and the refusal of
applications “without prejudice” and allowing for permit reconsiderations in some
circumstances. Mr. Wirch also provided information on the proposed changes to
the development review and spoke to staff recommendations.
Janice Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, appeared before Council to speak to Report
PLN 47-22. Ms. Frampton inquired about the effects of the new processes on the
public’s ability to make comment and why the Report was not written in plain
language. She expressed concern regarding a lack of public consultation on
planning applications due to the way the fees were structured, as it would result in
the need to push applications through. In conclusion, Ms. Frampton inquired
whether there would be another opportunity for public comment on the impacts of
Bill 109.
Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, stated that applicants would be required to
conduct public consultations, create consultation reports, and identify the
modifications made to applications prior to submitting a formal application to the
City.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding:
• the Province’s intention to bring forward legislation to defer the January,
2023 effective date pertaining to fee refunds to July, 2023;
• the financial impacts of Bill 109 to the City being approximately $1 million
annually;
• report PLN 47-22 addressing provincial legislation and not being a City
initiative;
• the introduction of public consultation with stakeholders ensuring that the
City was best positioned to have both public consultation and meet
legislated deadlines;
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• whether the referral of the Report would impact the City meeting the
legislated deadlines;
• staff bringing forward an amendment to the City’s general fees in January
and the fee increases done by Watsons & Associates being included in the
January Report to Council;
• how financial risks posed by Bill 109 would be mitigated; and,
• the potential risk to the City should Bill 109 not be deferred to July, 2023.
Resolution #06/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cook
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 22-003/P, initiated by the City
of Pickering, to amend existing policies and introduce new policies related to
the review of Planning Act applications, as set out in Exhibit ‘A’ to Appendix I
to Report PLN 47-22 be approved;
2. That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 46 to the Pickering Official Plan,
to amend existing policies and introduce new policies to the Pickering
Official Plan with regard to the review of Planning Act applications under
Bill 109, the More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, as set out in Appendix I
to Report PLN 47-22, be enacted;
3. That the revised Draft Pre-consultation By-law, as set out in Appendix II to
Report PLN 47-22, be enacted;
4. That, in response to legislated changes arising from the enactment of Bill
109, the More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, and to improve cost
recovery of the processing of development applications, an increase to the
City Development Department – Planning Fees be approved, effective
January 1, 2023;
5. That an amendment to Schedule “I” to By-law 6191/03, the General
Municipal Fees and Charges By-law, as amended, by deleting the pages
for City Development Department – Planning, and substituting the updated
pages for City Development Department – Planning, as set out in Schedule
“I” to the Draft By-law provided as Appendix III to Report PLN 47-22, be
approved; and,
6. That the revised Draft By-law to amend Schedule “I” to the General
Municipal Fees and Charges By-law 6191/03, as set out in Appendix III to
Report PLN 47-22, be enacted.
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determined through the following referral motion
Resolution #07/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cook
1. That Report PLN 47-22 be referred back to staff to:
a. review the best practices of other municipalities and ensure
adequate public participation and engagement in the planning
process;
b. review and clarify any potential financial risks to the Corporation as a
result of Bill 109; and,
c. ensure that the Report back includes plain language to ensure that
the public can understand the information being presented in the
Report; and,
2. That Staff report back no later than the June 26, 2023 Council Meeting.
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
6. Delegations
6.1 Barry Pettit, CEO, Pickering Harbour Company, Pettit Inc.
Re: Report OPS 18-22
Mechanical Harvesting of Eurasian Watermilfoil Weeds in Frenchman’s Bay
Review of Results of 2022 Pilot Project
Barry Pettit withdrew their delegation and did not appear before Council.
6.2 Andrea Zeeb, Commodore, Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club
Re: Report OPS 18-22
Mechanical Harvesting of Eurasian Watermilfoil Weeds in Frenchman’s Bay
Review of Results of 2022 Pilot Project
Andrea Zeeb withdrew their delegation and did not appear before Council.
6.3 Marion Thomas
Re: Report PLN 49-22
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Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Marion Thomas, 489 Whitevale Road, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Thomas spoke to the dollar value predictions of other
municipalities on the negative financial impact of Bill 23 and added that the
negative financial impact to the City of Pickering was not articulated in Report
PLN 49-22. Ms. Thomas spoke to agricultural land purchases in the Greenbelt by
Silvio De Gasperis stating that Mr. De Gasperis was aware that the agricultural
easements on the lands would be removed. She further spoke to the lack of clarity
on affordable housing and deadlines to have substantial progress on the lands
prior to 2025. She further discussed the land transfer tax, stating that it
discouraged people from moving and that the different levels of government
should share the revenue collected by the land transfer tax. In concluding her
delegation, Ms. Thomas briefly spoke to other aspects of Bill 23, including
expansion of the sewage treatment plant and the lands being removed from the
Greenbelt in Pickering not being close to services as intended in Bill 23.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Ms.
Thomas regarding whether she had submitted her comments to the Province
during the feedback period.
6.4 Matt Bentley
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Matt Bentley, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council to speak to Report
PLN 49-22. Mr. Bentley stated that while Bill 23 is being put forward by the
Province, he expects that Council will respond on behalf of residents to oppose
both the opening of the Agricultural Preserve lands to development and changes
to the parkland dedication rates. He spoke to the previous decisions made by the
City and the Province regarding the Greenbelt. He stated that the City was
meeting development targets and that existing urban areas were able to
accommodate the anticipated future growth. He spoke to a number of public
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bodies and organizations that were in opposition to Bill 23 and added that the
recent municipal election campaigns did not mention removal of lands from the
Greenbelt. He further spoke to Section 5.1 of Report PLN 49-22, adding that the
staff recommendation to support in principle the reduction of the parkland
dedication provision was flawed, and spoke to the anticipated negative impacts.
6.5 Elder David Grey Eagle
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Elder David Grey Eagle did not appear before Council to provide a delegation.
6.6 Zahra McConnell
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Zahra McConnell, 1424 Highbush Trail, joined the meeting via audio connection to
speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. McConnell expressed concern around the
provisions in Bill 23 to develop lands in the Agricultural Preserve as well as her
concern regarding the negative impacts this will have on the future of the
community. Ms. McConnell asked that Council oppose the staff recommendations
contained in Report PLN 49-22, and do what is within their power to stop the
destruction of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve.
6.7 Janice Frampton
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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Janice Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, spoke to a letter sent by Mayor Ashe
expressing the City’s support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural
Preserve from the Greenbelt. She expressed her disagreement with the letter, and
expressed that the letter does not necessarily reflect the views of all Pickering
residents. Ms. Frampton further spoke to Council’s four year mandate and
articulated her disappointment with how this term of Council has begun.
6.8 Brigitte Sopher
Mary Evans
Carmen Lishman
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Brigitte Sopher, Mary Evans, and Carmen Lishman, 470 Whitevale Road,
appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Sopher, Ms. Evans,
and Ms. Lishman requested that Council reject the staff recommendations in
Report PLN 49-22 to develop lands within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve
(DRAP). The delegates provided several reasons why they were in opposition to
Bill 23, including increased pressures on the adjacent community of Whitevale,
the DRAP’s role in the Central Pickering Development Plan, the outdated nature
of the Cherrywood Growth Management Study, the anticipated negative impacts
this may have on climate change and food scarcity, the availability of existing land
in Pickering’s urban boundary for development, and the economic value and
benefits of farmland in proximity to cities. They further expressed concern around
two-thirds of all the Greenbelt land being removed in Ontario being situated in
Pickering, allowing developers to make large profits from lands that were
purchased below market value, and additional negative impacts including loss of
greenspace, damage to watersheds, loss of agricultural land and employment,
insufficient infrastructure, and higher taxes that could result from Bill 23. The
delegates concluded their delegation by summarizing their concerns and
submitting a petition on this matter to the City Clerk.
6.9 John Sabean
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
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− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
John Sabean, 928 Reytan Boulevard, appeared before Council to speak to Report
PLN 49-22. Mr. Sabean provided historical context around the expropriation of
lands in North Pickering and the historical homes and properties noted in that
area. Mr. Sabean spoke to the demolition of numerous historical buildings in
Northwest Pickering and further spoke to the losses experienced by Pickering with
the loss of land to neighbouring municipalities. He expressed concern regarding
the hamlet of Cherrywood, specifically the loss of heritage buildings and
community character. Mr. Sabean concluded his delegation by asking that Council
not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve.
6.10 Michael Robertson
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Michael Robertson, 865 Seven Concession Road, appeared before Council to
speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Robertson discussed the inefficiencies of urban
sprawl and spoke to the benefits of infill development, by way of three to four
storey buildings, and additions to existing structures. He stated that a benefit of
infill development was that the lands were already serviced. In conclusion, he
expressed his hopes for the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve remaining in the
Greenbelt.
6.11 Abdullah Mir
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Abdullah Mir, 1003 Riverview Crescent, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Mir expressed his opposition to the Report and noted that
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the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt would
prevent Pickering residents from enjoying its various benefits. He expressed that
the opposition to Bill 23 does not translate to opposition to development and
spoke to the negative impacts of building on the Duffins Rouge Agricultural
Preserve, including the loss fresh air, greenspace, and adequate flood mitigation.
Mr. Mir further expressed his skepticism regarding whether truly affordable
housing will be developed on these lands, and whether the location and
infrastructure is suitable for affordable housing development. He concluded his
delegation speaking to concerns around reduced development charges and its
anticipated impacts to tax rates and City services, and asked that Council promote
and protect the interests of Pickering residents and not approve the
recommendations in Report PLN 49-22.
6.12 Gord MacPherson
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Gord McPherson, 1535 Bentley Lane, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. Mr. McPherson provided Council an overview of his
experience in resource management with expertise in environmental monitoring,
habitat restoration, and community stewardship. He expressed his concern with
the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt, adding
that the lands were adjacent to Rouge National Urban Park, and that development
could negatively impact the hydrology of the area watershed. Mr. McPherson
further spoke to the anticipated impacts development would have on the species
that inhabiting the Agricultural Preserve including the Great Blue Heron, River
Otter, and Blanding’s Turtle. Mr. McPherson concluded his delegation by asking
that Council rescind their support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural
Preserve from the Greenbelt.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Mr.
McPherson regarding the impacted species on the lands.
Resolution #08/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Robinson
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That Council take a short recess.
Carried
Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:11 p.m.
6.13 Stephen Marshall
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Stephen Marshall, 485 Whitevale Road, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Marshall spoke to the history of Greenbelt lands in
Pickering and the Greenbelt as a concept. He questioned the definition of the
various metrics provided by the Province in their Housing Pledge request, and
asked whether the Province’s request could be accommodated in Seaton and
existing urban lands. He expressed concern with the removal of the Duffins
Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt and its negative impacts referring
to a letter from the General Manager of Rouge National Urban Park. He added
that the removal of the lands does not fit the long-term objectives of Pickering and
asked that Council not support the staff recommendations of the Report.
6.14 Heather Robertson
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Heather Robertson, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Robertson expressed concern with a builder’s ability to
request a MZO, and referred to a previous MZO provided to the Annandale Golf
Course. She discussed the negative impacts of Bill 23 including the damage to
water supply, Carruthers Creek, Lake Simcoe, and Rouge National Urban Park.
She concluded her delegation by asking that Council relay the ask of Pickering
residents to the Province.
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6.15 Margaret Bowie
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Margaret Bowie, 1089 Rouge Valley Drive, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. She expressed her concern with Bill 23 and stated that there
were other ways to accommodate housing needs in Pickering. She added that
democracy was at risk and concluded her delegation by asking that Council do
everything in its power to protect the City.
6.16 Phil Frampton
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Phil Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN
49-22. Mr. Frampton stated that he was a member of the Pickering Taxpayers
Coalition, and that the taxpayers could not afford the financial impacts from the
proposed changes. He spoke to Council’s obligation to protect its taxpayers and
the financial impact of Bill 23 being $12.3 million dollars over the next four years.
He concluded his delegation by asking that Council protect the interest of the
residents.
6.17 Julie Schembri
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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Julie Schembri, 3215 North Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report
PLN 49-22. Ms. Schembri spoke to the history of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural
Preserve and the work done by various governments over the years to protect the
agricultural preserve in perpetuity. She questioned the rational to focus on the
agricultural lands for housing when the City was experiencing massive growth in
Seaton. She expressed concern for how affordable housing was proposed to be
calculated based on the price of the house rather than household income. She
added that even with the proposed legislative changes, the cost of housing would
still remain out of reach for many. She spoke to the lack of roads to accommodate
the population growth and where the money would come from to fund new roads.
She further asked that Council members who had received campaign
contributions from developers who own lands in the agricultural preserve, excuse
themselves from voting on the matter. She asked that Council reconsider its
support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the
Greenbelt.
6.18 Robert Lyon
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Robert Lyon, 478 Fourth Concession Road, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Lyon stated that the agricultural lands were placed in the
Greenbelt due to a disagreement between a developer and the previous premier
and a land swap in the Oak Ridges Moraine. He stated that there was an
agricultural easement on his lands, which alongside other governmental policies,
dictated the type of activity that could be done on his lands. Mr. Lyon expressed
support for Bill 23, and spoke to the need for housing, adding that the City needed
to use its infrastructure. He also spoke to the Expropriations Act and added that
the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve lands were fully serviced and needed to
be utilized.
6.19 Don Harvey
Re: Corr. 33-22
The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Re: Municipal Housing Targets and Municipal Housing Pledges
City of Pickering: 13,000
6.20 Don Harvey
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Re: Corr. 34-22
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: Unpacking Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
Don Harvey, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council to speak to Corr. 33-22
and Corr. 34-22. Mr. Harvey stated that Bill 23 gifted massive wealth to a handful
of developers while shifting approximately a billion dollars a year in costs from
those developers to Ontario residents. He referred to other municipalities who had
expressed their opposition to Bill 23 and questioned the rationale for City
Council’s willingness to provide greenbelt lands and financial windfall to Silvio De
Gasperis at a great cost to Pickering residents. He further spoke to the
importance of the agricultural preserve including its uniqueness and its close
proximity to a national park and the City of Toronto. He spoke to the history of the
agricultural easements on the lands, adding that Pickering Council had signed an
agreement to protect the agricultural preserve for agricultural purposes in
perpetuity. He further discussed the series of events which led to the Province, in
2005, removing Pickering’s right to plan in the agricultural preserve. Mr. Harvey
asked that Council stand with other municipalities and its residents in opposing
Bill 23.
6.21 Timothy Silman
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Timothy Silman, 435 Third Concession Road, appeared before Council to speak
to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Silman spoke to the history of the Greenbelt Plan and
stated that building homes on the agricultural lands would destroy the agricultural
preserve. He further stated that some of the lands that were being removed from
the Greenbelt were owned by developers. He spoke to land purchases by
developers shortly prior to the announcement of Bill 23, adding that a complete
investigation was needed on these land transactions. He further spoke to the
damage currently done by developers to the lands and referred to previous
complaints made to the City and conservation authorities. Mr. Silman continued
and raised concerns regarding the adverse impacts of Bill 23, including increases
to property taxes in Pickering, and raised concerns regarding the letter sent by
Mayor Ashe expressing the City’s support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge
Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. Mr. Silman also referred to a
Memorandum of Agreement between Parks Canada and the Province, which
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required public consultation on proposed changes to any applicable provincial
plans and added that consultation had not been done with Parks Canada. Mr.
Silman spoke to the opposition of other municipalities to Bill 23 and asked that
Council not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from
the Greenbelt.
6.22 Mike Borie
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Mike Borie, 1044 Escott Court, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN
49-22. Mr. Borie expressed his disappointment with the letters sent to the
Province by Mayor Ashe and previous Mayor Ryan, expressing support for the
removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt, and
added that the letters should have noted that it was their personal views. He
stated that the staff comments contained in Section 2 of the Report should not be
endorsed by Council as it was based on a 2004 study. Mr. Borie said that he
found it puzzling that the only study out of a total of five other studies done by
three different provincial governments, being the Northern Pickering Project,
1994, the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Strategy, 1995, the Town of
Pickering 1997 Rural Study, that the previous Mayor Ryan and current Mayor
Ashe chose to support a study that was developer influenced and funded by
developers in 2003 to 2004. He spoke to the historical background of the
agricultural easements and stated that the City, the Regional Municipality of
Durham, and the Province had a moral and public duty to uphold the agreements
for the interest of the public and not the private. He added that Section 2 of the
Report was relying on the Growth Management Study which was outdated and
lacked consultation with indigenous groups. He commented on the adverse
impacts of building on the lands to the environment and the wildlife and that this
had not been included in the Report and asked that Council omit Section 2 of the
Report to protect the Greenbelt and the farmland in Pickering.
6.23 Darshan Sritharan
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
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− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Darshan Sritharan, 1030 Rambleberry Avenue, appeared before Council to speak
to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Sritharan expressed concerns of Pickering residents
with respect to the continued attack on the environmentally sensitive lands from
urban sprawl. He discussed previous Council’s decisions to build on
environmentally sensitive lands including the proposed airport, the Amazon
building, and the campaign for a hospital in Pickering. He stated that it was clear
that Pickering had the land that was needed to support the growth targets. He
also discussed negative impacts of Bill 23 as it related to the environment, and
added that the Bill was evidence of urban sprawl. Mr. Sritharan noted that there
were alternate methods to meet housing targets, and concluded his delegation by
asking that Council not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural
Preserve from the Greenbelt.
6.24 Janet Traverse
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Janet Traverse, 2171 Dueberry Drive, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Traverse stated that Pickering was becoming another
Mississauga and losing its identity. She spoke to negative impacts of urban
sprawl, including loss of uniqueness, loss of greenery, displacement of wildlife,
and increased traffic and crime. She also spoke to the importance of the
Greenbelt as it pertains to the eco-system and the protection of natural habitats of
wildlife. She noted that the destruction of the Greenbelt would bring air pollution
and the importance of farmland and quality food. She stated that developer
campaign contributions have not only reached Provincial politicians but also local
politicians. She discussed the costs that would be incurred to mitigate urban
sprawl and costs to the City should development charges be eliminated. She
concluded her delegation by reiterating the importance of the Greenbelt.
6.25 Steve LaForest
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
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− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Steve LaForest, on behalf of Pickering Naturalists, appeared before Council to
speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. LaForest, expressed his opposition to the
proposed changes to the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and stated that
sufficient lands were already available in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for
housing. He questioned where the food for all of the additional people that the
provincial government proposed to house on the agricultural preserve would come
from. He stated that agricultural land in proximity to the GTA would produce crops
with a far lower carbon footprint than crops grown some distance away. He noted
that in Durham Region, 1,588 hectares of prime agricultural land were
redesignated from a rural to a development designation outside of the Greenbelt
from 2005 to 2014, and that during this same period, only 105 hectares of prime
agricultural land were lost within the Greenbelt. He spoke to the extensive
consultations that had taken place between Pickering, Durham Region, and the
provincial government when the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve was
established. He added that the lands were protected by a conservation easement,
with the intent to keep the land as farmland in perpetuity. Mr. LaForest stated that
the City removed the conservation easements on two-thirds of the relevant
properties, leaving them unprotected from development. He stated that it was then
left to the provincial government to safeguard these lands which led the Duffins
Rouge Agricultural Preserve being created. He noted that it was distressing to see
how this endeavour demonstrates a lack of regard for environmental protections.
He concluded his delegation by stating the need to maintain existing protections
for the lands within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve.
6.26 Frank McGillan
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Frank McGillan did not appear before Council to provide a delegation.
6.27 Garrett Peters
Carole Dufour
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
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− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Garrett Peters and Carole Dufour, 1528 Napanee Road, appeared before Council
to speak to Report PLN 49-22. He stated that Bill 23 was a shortsighted plan
which would only make a small number of developers richer. He added that the
Bill was lacking benefits, and would not result in affordable housing. He stated the
City must rethink the ways in which communities were created so that affordable
housing was being built while protecting the environment. He noted that
bulldozing ecologically sensitive lands and building single family homes were not
environmentally sustainable. Mr. Peters said that the City needed to protect its
agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive lands, and watersheds, and asked
that Council renew its commitment to protect the Greenbelt.
6.28 Helen Brenner
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Helen Brenner, 1422 Highbush Trail, appeared before Council to speak to Report
PLN 49-22. Ms. Brenner stated that she was a member of Stop Sprawl Durham,
and added that as stated on the Stop Sprawl Durham’s website, we could build
affordable housing options, protect farmland and natural areas, promote viable
public transportation, create neighbourhoods that were safe for walking and
cycling, and reduce the carbon footprint. She spoke to need to create complete
communities with a range of missing middle housing forms, schools, parks,
workplaces, and stores within the existing urban boundaries. She discussed the
need for flexible zoning which would permit duplexes, small apartment suites, and
in-law apartments, and spoke to the need to build housing concurrently with
protecting the environment. She expressed her disappointment with Mayor Ashe’s
letter dated November 16, 2022, expressing support for the removal of the Duffins
Rouge Agricultural Preserve lands from the Greenbelt. She said the eagerness to
alter the Greenbelt would have a dire impact on the residents of Pickering. Ms.
Brenner referred to an Ontario 2022 Affordable Housing Taskforce report which
spoke to the protection of environmentally sensitive lands. She stated that the City
should focus on meeting housing targets in Seaton and the importance of
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protecting the Greenbelt. In conclusion, Ms. Brenner asked that Section 2 of the
Report be removed.
6.29 Christina Vasilevski
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Christina Vasilevski, 1535 Diefenbaker Court, appeared before Council to speak
to Report PLN 49-22. She stated that reducing the Greenbelt would risk
Pickering’s future resilience against climate change and the ability to have clean
water, and mitigate flooding. She referred to streets in Pickering that currently
experience flooding and spoke to the lack of support from the City in mitigating the
damage from flooding. She discussed flooding in Reytan Street in the past few
years, and stated that residents were unable to receive insurance coverage for
sewer backup due to the flooding from Krosno Creek. She further spoke to
potential consequences of Bill 23 including the lack of autonomy for local
governments. She concluded her delegation by expressing the need to not
support Bill 23.
6.30 Chief Kelly LaRocca, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Chief Kelly LaRocca, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, appeared
before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Chief LaRocca stated that it was
the Province’s constitutional duty to provide informed and meaningful consultation
to First Nations whose rights and lands would be impacted by Crown decision
making. She advised that the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation had not
been consulted on Bill 23, and expressed concern on the lack of consultation with
discussions of reconciliation taking place. She stated that in their view, the Bill
was unconstitutional. She spoke to the negative impacts of Bill 23 on the
environment and urged Council to conduct meaningful consultation with the First
Nations prior to pursuing significant planning amendments which would lead to
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the permanent development of the Region’s remaining natural areas. She asked
that in the coming years, Council change its approach to planning and prioritize
sustainable land use that maximizes the benefits of lands which were suitable for
development while minimizing the impact to the environment. In conclusion, she
stated that the plan should be paused until consultation has taken place.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and
Chief LaRocca on the importance of the Gunshot Treaty.
6.31 Thomas Reesor
Clayton Reesor
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Thomas Reesor and Clayton Reesor, 170 Fourth Concession Road, appeared
before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Reesor stated that his family
farmed on the subject lands, with fifty percent of their farm being on the Duffins
Rouge Agricultural Preserve. He noted that the lands were in their family for
approximately five generations and contained some of the best soil in North
America, and that the proposed changes would have major impacts on their
lands. They spoke to practices of excavation by developers, promoted as being
beneficial for farmers, when in reality it was working against farmers. Mr. Reesor
said that similarly, the reduction of the Greenbelt was being promoted as being
beneficial to farmers while in reality this was not true. He stated that some of the
proposed changes were overdue, however, this should not be done by developing
on farmland. He noted that the Province should focus on building housing within
urban boundaries, return to minimum density targets, make targeted
infrastructure, invest in rural communities and small towns designed to support
farmers, and address exclusionary zoning policies to allow for more density. He
said that the best use of open air lands was for agriculture and said that together
the City could protect farmland while addressing housing needs. In conclusion,
they asked that Council be thoughtful in their decision making.
6.32 Peter Rodrigues
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
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− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Peter Rodrigues, 750 Whitevale Road, appeared before Council to speak to
Report PLN 49-22. He spoke to the opposition of the people on all aspects of Bill
23 and stated that he felt that the residents were being ignored. He requested that
the vote on the matter be a recorded vote. Mr. Rodrigues spoke to the importance
of the agricultural preserve to Pickering residents and that Council must represent
the views of the residents.
6.33 June Enright
Re: Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
− Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
− Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
− Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement
− Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
− Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
June Enright, 820 Jomar Avenue, appeared before Council to speak to Report
PLN 49-22. She said that she was in front of Council as a resident and on behalf
of the Cherrywood Ratepayer Association. She said that both the past Mayor and
the current Mayor and a number of current Councillors have betrayed their
constituents by supporting to place the Duffins Agricultural Preserve up for
development. She referred to an article from Bloomberg, which spoke to
addressing biodiversity loss. She referred to an Investigation Report by Beacon
Environmental regarding the realignment of Whites Road, which indicated harm to
endangered wildlife and fauna. She also spoke to the loss of a seven generation
farming family who would lose up to 50% of their family land. She said that the
changes were shortsighted and not needed. In conclusion, Ms. Enright asked that
Council not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from
the Greenbelt.
Resolution #09/22
Moved by Councillor Nagy
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That Council take a short recess.
Carried
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Resolution #10/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Robinson
That the order of the agenda be changed to hear Item 8.17, Report PLN 49-22, as
the next item of business.
Carried
8.17 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 49-22
Planning Reform
- Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
- Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan
- Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy
Statement
- Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals Comments to the
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Discussion and a question and answer period ensued between Members of
Council and staff regarding:
• the lack of provincial consultation with municipalities and indigenous
communities;
• concerns that moving forward with the staff recommendation pertaining to
parkland dedication would negatively impact the intensification in the
Kingston Road Corridor;
• conveying staff comments pertaining to concerns relating to Bill 23 included
in the Report to the Province;
• whether the Official Plan of the Region would be severed between area
municipalities;
• whether the Province would have approval authority for official plans;
• the negative impact of the loss of conservation authorities within the
planning process;
• the financial impact of the loss of development charges and how this loss
would be addressed by the City;
• affordable housing receiving a 100% break from development charges;
and,
• whether there were any city facilities that would be impacted by the loss of
development charges and whether the Province would provide any
financial relief to municipalities to address the financial impacts.
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Resolution #11/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Robinson
1. That the comments in Report PLN 49-22, regarding Bill 23, the More Homes
Built Faster Act, 2022, and various other Environmental Registry, Regulatory
Registry, and Provincial Plans and Policy reforms, be endorsed, save and
except the comments contained in Section 2, ERO Posting 019-6216
(Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan), ERO Posting 019-6238
(Proposed Revocation of the Minister’s Zoning Order – Ontario Regulation
154/03) and ERO 019-6304 (Repeal of the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural
Preserve Act, 2005 (commenting deadline: December 4, 2022; comments
submitted on November 28, 2022) under the “Discussion” section of PLN 49-
22;
2. That staff be authorized to submit (and resubmit where required) the
comments in Report PLN 49-22 to the Province via the respective
consultation portals save and except the comments contained in Section 2
under the “Discussion” section of PLN 49-22; and,
3. That a copy of Report PLN 49-22 and Council’s resolution thereon, be
forwarded to the Premier Douglas Ford, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and
the other Durham area municipalities.
Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion)
Resolution #12/22
Moved by Councillor Cook
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Items 1 and 2 of the main motion be amended to read as follows:
1. That the comments in Report PLN 49-22, regarding Bill 23, the More
Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, and various other Environmental Registry,
Regulatory Registry, and Provincial Plans and Policy reforms, be endorsed,
save and except the comments contained in Section 2, ERO Posting 019-
6216 (Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan), ERO Posting 019-
6238 (Proposed Revocation of the Minister’s Zoning Order – Ontario
Regulation 154/03) and ERO 019-6304 (Repeal of the Duffins-Rouge
Agricultural Preserve Act, 2005 (commenting deadline: December 4, 2022;
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comments submitted on November 28, 2022), and the recommendations
pertaining to parkland dedication rates as contained in Section 5.1, under
the “Discussion” section of PLN 49-22;
2. That staff be authorized to submit (and resubmit where required) the
comments in Report PLN 49-22 to the Province via the respective
consultation portals save and except the comments contained in Section 2
and the recommendations contained in Section 5.1 under the “Discussion”
section of PLN 49-22; and,
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried
Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
Resolution #13/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That due to the remaining items of business on the agenda, the meeting be
extended to allow Council to continue to meet beyond 12:00 a.m.
Carried
7. Correspondence
7.1 Corr. 33-22
The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Re: Municipal Housing Targets and Municipal Housing Pledges
City of Pickering: 13,000
Resolution #14/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 33-22, from The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, dated October 25, 2022, regarding Municipal Housing Targets and
Municipal Housing Pledges City of Pickering: 13,000, be received for information.
Carried
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7.2 Corr. 34-22
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: Unpacking Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
Resolution #15/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 34-22, from The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated
November 2, 2022, regarding Unpacking Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act,
2022, be received for information.
Carried
7.3 Corr. 35-22
Mary Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa
Re: Amendments to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
Resolution #16/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cook
1. That Corr. 35-22, from Mary Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, dated
November 2, 2022, regarding Amendments to Bill 3, Strong Mayors,
Building Homes Act, 2022, be received;
2. That Mayor Ashe send a letter to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, Secretary of the Cabinet, Head of the Ontario Public Service,
Deputy Attorney General of Ontario, Attorney General, MPP Parliamentary
Assistant to the Attorney General advising that:
i. Pickering City Council does not support the amendments to Bill 3,
Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022; and,
ii. Pickering City Council does not support the amendments applying to
the City of Pickering;
3. That a copy of the Council resolution be provided to the Region of Durham,
all Durham Region municipalities, Durham Region Members of Provincial
Parliament, AMO, OMAA, and AMCTO.
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7.4 Corr. 36-22
Susan Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering
Re: Council Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Positions
Resolution #17/22
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That the following Members of Council be appointed to the following
Committees, Board, and Position for a term ending November 14, 2026:
Animal Services Appeal Committee
Councillor Butt
Civic Awards Committee
Mayor Ashe (Ex-Officio)
Councillor Butt
Councillor Nagy
Councillor Robinson
Pickering Public Library Board
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Cook
Site Plan Advisory Committee
Councillor Butt
Councillor Nagy
Councillor Robinson
Vehicle for Hire Advisory Committee
Councillor Brenner
Alternate Regional Councillor
Councillor Butt
2. In accordance with Policy ADM 045, that the following Regional Councillors
be appointed Deputy Mayor for the following terms:
Councillor Brenner – November 15, 2022 – March 14, 2024;
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Councillor Cook – March 15, 2024 – July 14, 2025; and,
Councillor Pickles – July 15, 2025 – November 14, 2026.
Carried
7.5 Corr. 37-22
Susan Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering
Re: Council Nominations to Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
(CLOCA) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Resolution #18/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the following Members of Council be nominated to the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA):
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
Councillor Pickles
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Mayor Ashe
Carried
8. Matters for Consideration
8.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 06-22
Deferral of Implementation of Accessible Service Supplement Fees
Vehicle for Hire By-law
Resolution #19/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report BYL 06-22 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, 2024; and,
3. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions
necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Carried
8.2 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 17-22
Pre 2023 Current Budget Approvals
Resolution #20/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Council approve the following two recommendations related to pre
2023 Current Budget approval:
a) That pre 2023 Current Budget approval be provided for the hiring of five
additional firefighters with a start date of February 1, 2023 and this cost
of $402,700 be included in the Fire Services 2023 Budget for Accounts
Salaries & Wages (10700.50100-$298,298) and Employee Benefits
(10700.501020-$104,402);
b) That pre 2023 Current Budget approval be provided for the hiring of one
Senior Purchasing Analyst with a start date of February 1, 2023 and this
cost of $99,290 be included in the Supply & Services 2023 Budget for
Accounts Salaries & Wages (10605.50100-$76,377) and Employee
Benefits (10605.501020-$22,913); and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
Carried
8.3 Director, Community Services, Report CS 22-22
The Wellness Health Centre Ltd.
- Lease Agreement
Resolution #21/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
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1. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease
Agreement with The Wellness Health Centre 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,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
8.4 Director, Community Services, Report CS 24-22
Community Safety and Well-Being Initiatives
- East Shore Community Centre - Use as Emergency Overnight Warming
Centre
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Dressing Rooms –
Outreach Shower Facilities
Resolution #22/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report CS 24-22 regarding the implementation of Community Safety
and Well-Being Initiatives be received;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum
of Understanding with Christian Faith Outreach Centre, set out in
Attachment 1 to this report, for use of East Shore Community Centre as an
Emergency Overnight Warming Centre, subject to minor revisions as may
be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director,
Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum
of Understanding with Christian Faith Outreach Centre, set out in
Attachment 2 to this report, for use of the Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex Arena Dressing Rooms for outreach shower facilities,
subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community
Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
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8.5 Director, Community Services, Report CS 25-22
Recreation User Fee Study & Pricing Policy
Consulting Services
Resolution #23/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Council approve the hiring of Monteith Brown Planning Consultants
Ltd. and Tucker-Reid & Associates to conduct a Recreation User Fee Study
and develop a Pricing Policy for Recreation Services in accordance with
Purchasing Policy Item 10.03 (c), as the assignment is above $50,000.00;
2. That the fee proposal submitted by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants
Ltd. and Tucker-Reid & Associates to conduct a Recreation User Fee Study
and develop a Pricing Policy for Recreation Service in the amount of
$67,990.00 (HST excluded) or $76,828.70 (HST included) be accepted;
3. That the total gross project cost of $76,828.70 (HST included) and the total
net project cost of $69,187.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the
total net project cost of $69,187.00 as approved in the 2022 Current Budget
to be funded as follows:
a) The sum of $63,790.00 to be funded from Property Taxes;
b) The sum of $5,397.00 to be funded from the Community Benefit
Charges Reserve Fund; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
8.6 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 23-22
Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Reconstruction Phase 2
Tender T2022-9
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Resolution #24/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Tender No. T2022-9 for the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
Reconstruction Phase 2 as submitted by Orin Contractors Inc. in the total
tendered amount of $2,141,350.00 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $3,083,771.00 (HST included), including
the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the
total net project cost of $2,777,031.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the
total net project cost of $2,777,031.00 as follows:
a) the sum of $1,000,000.00 available budget in capital project
C10320.1912 as approved in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to be
funded by a transfer from Development Charges – City’s Share
Reserve;
b) the sum of $1,000,000.00 available budget in capital project
C10320.1912 as approved in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to be
funded by a transfer from the Development Charges Reserve Fund –
Parks & Recreation Services be increased to $1,365,244.00;
c) the sum of $46,543.00 available budget in capital project C10320.1912
to be funded by a transfer from Third Party Contributions (Swim Drink
Fish);
d) the sum of $365,244.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Rate
Stabilization Reserve to cover the remaining over expenditure; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
8.7 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 24-22
Additional Cost for Project Management and Design Services for the Pickering
Innovation Corridor
Seaton Community
Resolution #25/22
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Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That additional project management and design services fees requested by
Sabourin Kimble & Associates Ltd. in the amount of $122,000.00 (plus
HST) for the change in scope of work to undertake the necessary studies
and design work associated with the provision of municipal services within
the Pickering Innovation Corridor, be accepted, in accordance with
Purchasing Policy 10.3 (c) as the assignment is above $50,000.00;
2. That the total net project cost $1,307,616.00 be revised to $1,431,763.00
(net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to fund the revised
net project cost of $1,431,763.00 from Capital Budget account
C10600.1802.01 (formerly 5203.1802.6265) from the Sale of Land, and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in the report.
Carried
8.8 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 25-22
Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall Reconstruction
Tender No. T2022-12
Resolution #26/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Tender No. T2022-12 for Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer
Outfall Reconstruction as submitted by Mianco Group Inc. in the total
tendered amount of $1,165,015.88 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the firm of Aquafor Beech Limited be retained to provide contract
administration services during construction as approved in Resolution
#280/20 in the amount of $92,886.00 (HST included) as per their proposal
dated November 8, 2021;
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3. That the total gross project cost of $1,547,576.00 (HST included), including
the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the
total net project cost of $1,393,640.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
4. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the
total net project cost of $1,393,640.00 as follows:
a) the sum of $1,045,230.00 (net of HST rebate) available in capital project
C10575.1903.01 Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall
Reconstruction as approved in the 2019 and 2022 Capital Budgets to be
funded by a transfer from Development Charges – City’s Share
Reserve;
b) the sum of $348,410.00 (net of HST rebate) available in capital project
C10575.1903.01 Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall
Reconstruction as approved in the 2019 and 2022 Capital Budgets to be
funded by a transfer from Development Charges – Storm Water
Management Reserve Fund; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
8.9 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 15-22
2023 Interim Spending Authority
Resolution #27/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That the 2023 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50 percent of
the prior year’s budget, including adjustments, as contained in Attachment
1, pending approval of the formal 2023 Current Budget by Council; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
8.10 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 16-22
2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law
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Resolution #28/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That the temporary borrowing limit of $63 million be established to meet
2023 current expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues for
the period of January 1 to September 30, 2023 inclusive, and $32 million
thereafter until December 31, 2023;
2. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2023 be
established at $160 million;
3. That the attached draft By-law providing for the temporary borrowing of
monies be enacted; and,
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
8.11 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 17-22
2021 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund
Resolution #29/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
It is recommended that Report FIN 17-22 from the Director, Finance & Treasurer
regarding the 2021 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund be received for
information.
Carried
8.12 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 15-22
Amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement between Ontario Lottery
and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Resolution #30/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
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1. That the attached Amendment to Municipality Contribution Agreement
between Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of
the City of Pickering be approved;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said
Amendment to Municipality Contribution Agreement; and,
3. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions
necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Carried
8.13 Director, Operations, Report OPS 11-22
2023 Pre-Budget Approval Purchase Order for Supply & Delivery
of One Gradall Hydroscopic Excavator
Resolution #31/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That the quotation submitted by Amaco Equipment, dated July 7, 2022, in
the amount of $767,270.00 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $767,270.00 (HST included) and the
total net project cost of $690,950.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the
project as follows:
a) 2023 pre-budget funding approval in the amount of $770,000.00 from
the 2023 Roads Capital Budget from the Major Equipment Reserve;
b) 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; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
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8.14 Director, Operations, Report OPS 18-22
Mechanical Harvesting of Eurasian Watermilfoil Weeds in Frenchman’s Bay
Review of Results of 2022 Pilot Project
Resolution #32/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report OPS 18-22 from the Director, Operations regarding the
mechanical harvesting of Eurasian watermilfoil weeds in Frenchman’s
Bay 2022 pilot project be received for information; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
Carried
8.15 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 46-22
Collaboration on Whitby Green Standard Demonstration Project
Memorandum of Understanding
Resolution #33/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report PLN 46-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, regarding
a partnership opportunity for the Whitby Green Standard Demonstration
Project, be received;
2. That Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Town of Whitby, City of Pickering, Region of
Durham, Mattamy Development Corporation, and Clean Air Partnership as
set out in Attachment #1 of this report, subject to the terms and conditions
satisfactory to Director, City Development, Director, Corporate Services &
City Solicitor and Director, Finance & Treasurer;
3. That the appropriate City staff be directed to take the necessary actions as
indicated in this report; and,
4. That staff be directed to report back with a summary of the results at the
conclusion of the project.
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Carried
8.16 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 48-22
Community Garden Policy
Resolution #34/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report PLN 48-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, regarding
community gardens, be received;
2. That Council adopt the Community Garden Policy as set out in Attachment
#1; and,
3. That the appropriate City staff be directed take the necessary actions to give
effect hereto.
Carried
9. By-laws
9.1 By-law 7972/22
Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 46 to the Official Plan for the City of
Pickering (OPA 22-003/P).
Due to the referral of Item 5.1, PLN 47-22, back to staff, By-law 7972/22 was not
considered or enacted by Council.
9.2 By-law 7973/22
Being a by-law to require consultation with the City prior to submission of
applications for official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, site plans,
plans of subdivision and plans of condominium.
Due to the referral of Item 5.1, PLN 47-22, back to staff, By-law 7973/22 was not
considered or enacted by Council.
9.3 By-law 7974/22
Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal Fees.
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Due to the referral of Item 5.1, PLN 47-22, back to staff, By-law 7974/22 was not
considered or enacted by Council.
9.4 By-law 7975/22
Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet the
current and capital expenditures of the City of Pickering for the year 2023.
9.5 By-law 7976/22
Being a by-law to exempt Block 1, Plan 40M-2697, Pickering, from the part lot
control provisions of the Planning Act.
Resolution #35/22
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Nagy
That By-law Numbers 7975/22 and 7976/22 be approved.
Carried
10. Confirmation By-law
By-law 7977/22
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Robinson moved for leave to introduce a by-
law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of December 5, 2022.
Carried
11. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Cook
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 12:28 a.m.
Dated this 6th of December, 2022.
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Kevin Ashe, Mayor
Susan Cassel, City Clerk