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Committee Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2023
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Present:
Mayor Kevin Ashe
Councillors:
M. Brenner
S. Butt
L. Cook
M. Nagy
D. Pickles
L. Robinson
Also Present:
M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO
S. Boyd -Fire Chief
P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
S. Cassel -City Clerk
C. Rose -Chief Planner
D. Jacobs -Manager, Policy & Geomatics
N. Surti -Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
R. Perera -Deputy Clerk
C. Morrison -Principal Planner, Development Review
P.Wirch -Principal Planner, Policy
L.Crawford -Planner II
1.Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in-
person.
2.Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That the order of the agenda be changed to bring forward Item 5.3, Report PLN 10-23, as
the first item of business under section 5, Planning & Development Reports, of the
agenda.
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Carried
3.Statutory Public Meetings
Councillor Cook, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public Meeting
under the Planning Act. She 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 the Committee 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.
3.1 Information Report No. 03-23
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/22
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2022-03
Draft Plan of Condominium CP-2022-04
The Brock Zents Partnership
Southwest corner of Brock Road and Zents Drive
(2660, 2670 & 2680 Brock Road)
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Cody Morrison, Principal Planner, Development Review, appeared before the
Committee to speak to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/22. Through
the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Morrison outlined the subject lands and
stated that the application intended to facilitate a residential condominium
development. He further discussed details of the development proposal, planning
policy framework, public and city staff comments, and next steps in the application
process.
Adam Layton, Principal, Evans Planning, appeared before the Committee to
speak to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/22. Through the aid of a
PDF presentation, Mr. Layton stated that discussions were ongoing with
Infrastructure Ontario to acquire lands near the subject lands to complete the
extension of Four Seasons Lane. He further discussed the details of the proposed
site plan, parking allocations, and amenity spacing that would be included in the
proposal.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, staff,
and Mr. Layton, regarding:
•how the proposal would incorporate affordable housing and ensuring that
the application was measured for affordability;
•creating distinction between the units included in the proposed
development;
•whether the applicant would be willing to enter into a construction
management plan to mitigate adverse impacts of construction to the
community;
•whether the applicant was making progress to ensure that the lands would
be acquired from Infrastructure Ontario;
•the number of units and parking spaces included in the proposal;
•whether the parking garages for the units would accommodate larger
vehicles such as caravans and space for bicycle racks;
•whether the units would be constructed in phases;
•details regarding the amenity spaces included in the proposal; and,
•whether the residents would have access to the woodland area.
4.Delegations
4.1 Dana Anderson, Partner, MHBC Planning
Kathryn Bell, Architect, Kohn Partnership Architects Inc.
Sean Lawrence, Partner, Kohn Partnership Architects Inc.
Alison Lin, Landowner
Michael Linton, Associate Crozier Consulting Engineers
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Dana Anderson, Partner, MHBC Planning, appeared before the Committee to
speak to Report PLN 10-23. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms.
Anderson discussed the subject lands, history of the development application and
stated that both technical and community comments had been addressed. She
further stated that the traffic impacts from the proposed development were minor
in relation to the existing traffic conditions in the subject area. In concluding, she
noted that she concurred with the staff recommendation and that the application
was in conformity with all policy frameworks.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and
Ms. Anderson regarding:
•summary of the prior proposal for the subject lands and whether the initial
proposal was consistent with the existing neighborhood character;
•clarification that there was no direct access to the proposed development
from Brock Road; and,
•clarification that the applicant’s traffic study concluded that full signalization
at Usman Road and Brock Road was not needed.
It was the consensus of Committee to take a short recess.
Committee recessed at 7:51 p.m. and reconvened at 8:09 p.m.
Upon reconvening, the question and answer period continues between Members
of the Committee and Ms. Anderson regarding:
•the number of stories included in the tower;
•whether the delegate was familiar with the Kingston Road intensification
plan;
•whether the applicant was receptive to reducing the height of the proposed
tower;
•the number of units included in the previous development proposal that was
submitted in 2010 for the subject lands;
•whether there was consultation with the community on the proposed
development; and,
•when the traffic studies for the proposed development were completed.
4.2 Shafiq Patel, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Shafiq Patel, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. Through the aid of a PDF presentation, Mr. Patel spoke to the
traffic concerns in the subject area stating that drivers were forced to take illegal
U-turns at Usman Road in order to bypass the traffic delays. He stated that cars
were also constantly parked on Usman Road daily due to the events being held at
the Community Centre. He stated that the traffic impact study undertaken by the
applicant fails to recognize that most commuters use Usman Road South to exist
the neighbourhood and to access the retail stores located on the south side of the
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proposed development. He advised that the study should be based on facts rather
than hypothetical scenarios and spoke of comments from Durham Region
indicating illegal U-turns on Brock Road and the risks of collision. He spoke of the
importance of building right the first time and displayed photos of sidewalks on
Usman Road illustrating vehicles butting into the sidewalk due to the lack of space
in the designated parking spots. He spoke of the high property taxes currently
being paid by area residents and discussed safety concerns for the residents.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and
Mr. Patel regarding:
•whether transport trucks usually traveled through the neighbourhood;
•the time of day the photos included in his presentation were taken;
•how often community events occurred in the community centre and the
number of times prayers occurred in the Pickering Islamic Centre; and,
•whether the delegate felt that his family could safely evacuate the area if an
emergency situation arose.
4.3 Muhammad Naeem, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Muhammad Naeem, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak
to Report PLN 10-23. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Naeem
described the entrance and exit points to the neighbourhood, adding that the
entrance for the Pickering Islamic Centre was also located on Usman Road and
that Usman Road was used by both visitors to the Pickering Islamic Centre, the
existing residents, and the future residents of the proposed development. He
stated the only intersection where residents can cross the road was at Brock Road
and Usman Road, and that the illegal U-turns were frequent at the intersection
and displayed a video of an illegal U-turn being made at the intersection. In
concluding his delegation, he noted that traffic was high in the area leading to
delays in accessing Brock Road and stated that the proposed development could
invite approximately 500 cars to the neighbourhood which would only heighten the
current traffic concerns.
4.4 Samiha Arshad, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
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Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Samiha Arshad, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. Ms. Arshad spoke to traffic concerns in the neighbourhood
adding that it was stressful to leave her home or load her children into her car with
constant moving traffic on her road. She further added that due to the traffic
congestion, she avoided leaving her home on Fridays. She noted that the
applicant had not contacted the community since the initial public consultation and
that she was not aware that the application was coming forward until she had
received notice of this meeting. She asked that the Committee think long-term and
also noted that residents were forced to park on the street leading to paying
parking fines due to the lack of visitor parking spaces in the neighbourhood.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee
and Ms. Arshad regarding:
•clarification that there was no public consultation following the first
consultation meeting with the applicant; and,
•whether the delegate would consider living in the area if the proposed
development was an approved application.
4.5 Imran Syed, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Imran Syed, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. Mr. Syed stated that builders were only prioritizing money and
that the proposed development was not the right one for the neighbourhood. He
stated that he resided on Usman Road and witnessed the daily traffic that occured
during the peak hours and said that the existence of only one exit for the
neighbourhood was a planning flaw. He spoke to the number of traffic violations
that occurred daily and noted that his family scheduled their appointment outside
of the peak hours due to the traffic congestion. Through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, Mr. Syed displayed multiple photos showing traffic congestion on
Usman Road. He also stated that in October 2021 he had to call emergency
services for his neighbor and said that the ambulance had a difficult time
accessing the house due to the traffic congestion. In concluding his delegation,
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Mr. Syed advised that the proposed development was not the right one for the
community.
4.6 Maureen Schorn, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Maureen Schorn, Pickering Resident, appeared before Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. Ms. Schorn discussed the prior proposal submitted for the
subject lands and spoke to the revised applications and the concerns that she had
highlighted to the applicant at a prior public consultation meeting. She spoke to
her concerns for the height of the proposed tower and the impact to the Duffins
Creek and noted that since the January 2021 meeting she had not received any
notification on the matter until the notice for this meeting. She spoke to concerns
regarding impact to the Duffins Creek with large towers overshadowing the
greenspace and noted that the Pickering Islamic Centre was a focal point in the
neighbourhood and should not be overshadowed by a large tower. She stated that
she was alarmed that the applicant did not address the concerns of the
neighbourhood and in concluding asked the Committee to encourage the
applicant to reconsider their application to conform it to the original planning
application submitted to the City in 2018.
4.7 Ishtiaq Ahmed, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Ishtiaq Ahmed, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. Mr. Ahmed stated that while he was in favour of development
in Pickering, the proposed development was not appropriate for the
neighbourhood. He added that the applicant did not consult the neighbourhood on
the concerns that were previously raised. He further discussed the importance of
timely access to emergency services as it relates to various medical conditions
and house fires. Mr. Ahmed discussed the existing traffic concerns in the subject
area and safety and privacy concerns associated with the proposed development.
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In concluding, he noted that the proposed development would increase the
existing density by eight times.
4.8 Afzal Patel, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Afzal Patel, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. Mr. Patel stated that there was a diversity of backgrounds in
his community and that the proposed development would have adverse impact to
the character of the neighbourhood. He added that residents wanted a safe and
livable community and that the wellbeing of residents did not seem to be
considered in this proposal. He noted that the proposed development would only
worsen existing issues and the City would be responsible for addressing these
problems. In concluding, Mr. Patel stated the builders were only looking to
maximize their profit and it was the responsibility of elected officials to protect the
rights of the constituents.
4.9 Kazim Qureshi, Trustee, Pickering Islamic Centre
Javed Salam, Trustee, Pickering Islamic Centre
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Kazim Qureshi, Trustee, Pickering Islamic Centre, appeared before the
Committee to speak to Report PLN 10-23. Mr. Qureshi stated that he was not in
support of the proposed development for many reasons, however, that they were
in support of the original proposal for the stacked townhomes. He noted that the
Pickering Islamic Centre was now at full capacity and that they would be looking to
expand the Centre in the City to accommodate the growing community. He spoke
to the current traffic concerns in the area and the steps that the Centre had taken
to mitigate traffic concerns which included requesting community members to walk
or carpool to the Centre, having multiple congregation sessions, hiring paid
security staff to control traffic flow, and leveraging opportunities with the
community to accommodate traffic flow. Mr. Qureshi stated that he appreciated
the support from the City to accommodate the overflow of parking on Fridays and
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added that without access from Brock Road, Usman Road will be the only exit
point for the new development which would be in close proximity to the
Community Centre. He noted that one solution to address the traffic concerns
would be to add an access point from Brock Road and reiterated that they were
not in support of the proposed development and maintained their support for the
initial proposal with an added access point from Brock Road.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee
and Mr. Qureshi regarding:
•whether he was in support of a fully signalized traffic signal at the
intersection of Usman Road and Brock Road; and,
•what the source of traffic for the area was.
4.10 Khadiza Manjra, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Khadiza Manjra, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. Ms. Manjra spoke to the importance of outdoor greenspace for
the healthy growth of children and discussed the current lack of access to
playground amenities in the neighbourhood. She noted that the proposed
development would remove sunlight from the neighbourhood and added that
sunlight was vital for children’s health. She spoke to current traffic concerns in the
area and discussed the lack of willingness of children in the community to play
outside due to the existing safety concerns. She discussed how similar
development proposals impacted global warming and increased health issues in
children. In concluding, she stated that she was not opposed to the original
proposal however that she was not in support of the proposed development.
4.11 Amjad Muhammad, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Amjad Muhammad, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak
to Report PLN 10-23. Mr. Muhammad showed Members photos of wildlife spotted
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in the neighbourhood and stated that the Duffins Creek was an asset and it was
the City’s responsibility to maintain the Creek. He stated that the construction of
the tower at the edge of the Duffins Creek would destroy the Creek and
contaminate the water resulting in negative impact to the fisheries. In concluding,
he stated that he was in support of the original development proposal of
townhomes but not the proposed development.
4.12 Mohsin Naeem, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
Mohsin Naeem, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Report PLN 10-23. He stated that he would be moving to the subject area in the
near future as his family lived in the area and his kids attended the nearby school.
He stated that in order to access the community park they would need to cross
Usman Road and spoke to safety issues. He also stated that the visitor parking
allocation for the proposed development was not sufficient which would result in
additional street parking. He discussed a petition generated in 2020 with over 300
signatures regarding the proposed development.
5.Planning & Development Reports
5.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 10-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2020-01
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc.
(2055 Brock Road)
A discussion period ensued between Members of Committee regarding:
•existing traffic concerns within the neighbourood as well as the potential
future traffic issues that the proposed development may bring;
•previous Council motion to fully signalize Usman Road South and the
motion not being supported by the Region or the applicant;
•the applicant’s lack of willingness to work with the community;
•the previous applications which were submitted for the subject area;
•the Region’s need to create a solution to address the traffic and safety
concerns in the area; and,
•the proposed development not being sustainable or safe.
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Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Robinson
That the applications for Official Plan Amendment OPA 20-001/P, Zoning By-law
Amendment A 05/20, and Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2020-03, submitted by
Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc. for the subject lands municipally known as 2055
Brock Road, be denied.
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
It was the consensus of Committee to take a short recess.
Committee recessed at 10:07 p.m. and reconvened at 10:14 p.m.
5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 08-23
The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan
-City of Pickering Comments on the new draft Regional Official Plan
A discussion and question period ensued between Members of the Committee
and staff regarding:
•concerns regarding previous comments being included regarding support
for an airport in Pickering as the comments were regarding a matter that
was outside of Council’s jurisdiction and on a pending Council motion that
had not yet been decided by City Council;
•importance of the need for a fiscal impact study at an application
processing stage;
•comments regarding population growth not factoring in that the City would
be in excess of the municipal housing pledge;
•the City’s need to have its own policies and criteria regarding consultation
with indigenous communities;
•the use of wording light rail transit being confusing and not occurring in the
near future;
•the need for clarification on certain wording included in the comments;
•the need for staff comments to address the use of agricultural lands when
reasonable alternate locations were unavailable;
•the uncertainty regarding the timelines for building out Seaton;
•the need for fiscal impact studies for certain applications as opposed to all
planning applications;
•Cherrywood development being outside of the scope of the review;
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•the need to be cautious with requiring Indigenous consultation as this
requirement was from the Constitution and applied to the Crown;
•whether the other Durham municipalities were also providing comments
regarding the Regional Official Plan;
•the need for clarification regarding the specific areas along highway 407
where staff are requesting a commitment from the Region to pre-service
the area;
•the importance of precision and wording of the staff comments; and,
•the timelines and implications for not meeting the Region’s deadline to
submit comments.
It was the consensus of Committee to take a short recess.
Committee recessed at 10:48 p.m. and reconvened at 11:12 p.m.
Upon reconvening, Staff responded to questions from the Committee advising that
the left column of the comments section included previous comments from the
City to provide context, the Region’s Official Plan being a broad document and the
need to include specifying language in City policies, the requirement for Fiscal
Impact Studies for each application be onerous, indigenous consultation through
the Region providing consistency on how consultation is done by all Durham
municipalities, the comments regarding a light rail transit being for the future, and
including specific numbering in the Regional Official Plan requiring the City to
include the same in City documents.
Recommendation:
Moved by Mayor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1.That Council endorse the City of Pickering Comments on Envision Durham
contained in Appendix I of Report PLN 08-23 on the new draft Regional
Official Plan; and,
2.That a copy of Report PLN 08-23 and Council’s resolution be forwarded to
the Region of Durham as Pickering’s comments on the new draft Regional
Official Plan.
Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion)
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
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That Item 1 of the main motion be amended to read as follows:
That Council endorse the City of Pickering Comments on Envision Durham
contained in Appendix I of Report PLN 08-23 on the new draft Regional Official
Plan as draft comments and that final comments be provided following the April
24, 2023 Council Meeting.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cook
Councillor Nagy
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ashe
No
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Robinson
Moved by Mayor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the question be called on the main motion as amended.
Carried
The Main Motion, as Amended, was then Carried
5.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 09-23
City Initiated Official Plan Amendment 46
Changes to development review procedures and fees in response to Bill 109, the
More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022
A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and
staff regarding:
•correspondence received from the development industry and property
owners and whether staff would be addressing these concerns;
•whether the requirement for a record of site condition would be addressed
in staff’s review;
•whether there could be instances where it would be beneficial for
applications to be submitted concurrently;
•the requirement for consultation with indigenous communities flowing from
the Constitution and applying to the Crown;
•whether the City would need to make amendments should the Province
pass legislation addressing the concerns of the building industry;
•the risks associated with referring the Report back to staff;
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•concerns regarding the reduction in information and staff presentations at
statutory public meetings;
•the need to broaden the mailing of the radius mailing for planning
applications; and,
•the criteria to assess the need for a voluntary open house.
Recommendation:
Moved by Mayor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Butt
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 09-23 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 09-23, be enacted;
3.That the revised Draft Pre-consultation By-law, as set out in Appendix II to
Report PLN 09-23, be enacted;
4.That, in response to legislated changes arising from the enactment of Bill
109, the More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, the City Development
Department – Planning Fees be approved, effective June 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 09-23, 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 09-23, be enacted.
Note: The disposition of this matter was
determined through the following referral motion:
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Mayor Ashe
That Report PLN 09-23, regarding City Initiated Official Plan Amendment 46
Changes to development review procedures and fees in response to Bill 109, the
More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, be referred back to Staff to establish
criteria for circulation of statutory notices, voluntary open houses, and to address
feedback from the development community, and that Staff report back to the
Planning & Development Committee Meeting on May 1, 2023.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes:
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cook
Councillor Nagy
Councillor Robinson
Mayor Ashe
No:
Councillor Pickles
6.Other Business
6.1 Councillor Robinson asked that staff address the broken swing in Usman Park as
noted by one of the delegations with Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer,
advising that she would be following up with staff on the matter.
6.2 Councillor Robinson gave Notice of Motion that she would be bringing forward
regarding transportation of hazardous material through the City of Pickering.
6.3 Councillor Robinson gave Notice of Motion that she would be bringing forward
regarding receiving disclosure of chemtrails in the skies of Pickering.
6.4 Councillor Robinson inquired about the previously provided Notice of Motion
regarding requiring personal information on public surveys with Marisa Carpino,
Chief Administrative Officer, advising that due to other work priorities, staff had not
yet had opportunity to discuss this matter.
6.5 Councillor Nagy stated that she would be withdrawing her Notice of Motion to
endorse herself as a candidate for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(FCM) Board of Directors.
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6.6 Councillor Cook gave Notice of a Motion that she would be bringing forward to
endorse Councillor Nagy as a candidate for the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors.
6.7 Councillor Cook gave Notice of a Motion that she would be bringing forward
regarding Bill 74, Missing Persons Amendment Act, and endorsing an amendment
to address the need to broaden the scope of the legislation to include vulnerable
persons.
7.Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Nagy
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 11:53 p.m.