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PICKERING Executive Committee
Report Number: CS 29-11
Date: September 12, 2011
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From: Everett Buntsma
Director, Community Services
Subject: Financial Partnership Land Acquisition
- with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
- Lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown
- File: A-1440-001-11
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 29-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the
Financial Partnership with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority
regarding a land acquisition from lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis
Brown, at a cost not exceeding. 50% of the total cost or $12,850, whichever
is the lowest, be received;
2. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to fund the
City's share of the cost of the land acquisition as follows: $10,000 from the
City's Current Budget Grants to Organizations- and Individuals (account
2195-2712) and up to $2,850 from sub account 2712 and from funds
otherwise available at the end of the current year; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering Officials be authorized to take
necessary action to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary: Since 1988, Pickering has supported partnership land
acquisition with the TRCA, in a jointly beneficial effort to protect the waterfront and
enhance public access and trail opportunities.
On March 1, 1999 Council approved Resolution #41/99 endorsing the concept of 50%
maximum funding, for Waterfront land acquisition. This approach was consistent with
and predicated on the "Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waterfront Final Report"
and actions outlined in Report to Council IDT 80-98.
The lands on the west side of Frenchman's Bay are critical to the achievement of the
City's "Waterfront Vision". The lands are situated on the west side of Frenchman's Bay
and are adjoining TRCA owned lands to the north and TRCA to the south and lands are
Report CS 29-11 September 12, 2011
Subject: Financial Partnership Land Acquisition
- with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
- Lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown Page 2
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comprised of tableland only. This acquisition will assist in enabling the implementation
of the Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Master plan.
Staff strongly recommends participation in the acquisition of lands from Joyce Andrews
and Phyllis Brown in partnership with TRCA.
Financial Implications: The 2011 Current Budget, Grants to Organizations and
Individuals, contained a provision for a TRCA Joint Funding Environmental Project in
the amount of $10,000. It is anticipated that these funds will not be required this year so
it is appropriate to use them for this joint TRCA land acquisition. The balance of funds,
$2,850, can come from the same account from the "To be Determined" allocation of
$2,000 and from funds otherwise available at the end of the current fiscal year.
Sustainability Implications: Preservation of additional waterfront lands is
environmentally sustainable. Protection of the lands for future trail development meets
the social needs for the City, regarding the waterfront.
Background: Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Letter and Report from Toronto & Region Conservation Authority
2. Resolution #41/99
3. Location Map
Prepared By: Endorsed By:
Evere untsma Gillis Paterson
Director, Community Services Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Report CS 29-11 September 12, 2011
Subject: Financial Partnership Land Acquisition
- with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
- Lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown Page 3
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Dear Mr. Buntsma:
Re: GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015
Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering/Ajax Sector
Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown
Our File: CFN 44653
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) at Meeting #6/11, held on June 24, 2011,
adopted the following resolution:
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THAT 0.06 hectares (0.14 acres), more or less, of vacant land being Part of Lot 26, Range
3, Broken Front Concession and designated as Lot 96 on Plan 345, City of Pickering,
Regional Municipality of Durham, located north of Beachpoint Promenade, east of West
Shore Boulevard (municipally known as 932 Beachpo,int Promenade), be purchased from
Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown;
THAT the purchase price be $20,000.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses. incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to
finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution
of documentation.
CARRIED
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Member of Conservation Ontario
5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 www.trca.on.ca
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The Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brea n property falls within TRCA's approved master plan for
acquisition for the Lake Ontario shoreline as outlined in the approved Greenlands Acquisition
project for 2011-2015. The property as completely surrounded by lands owned by TRCA; this
_,aggWsiton would c- omr)lete=the contolidation of land in public ownership as envisioned for the
West end of:Frenchman's Bayby,the City of Pickering's waterfront vision. The details relating to
this matter are set out in the enclosd staff report dated May 17, 2011.
As you Will note from the report, thepurchase price is $20,000.00. To complete the transaction,
we.estimate. that we will need approximately $3,500.00 for legal fees and disbursements as well
as $2,200.00 for an env ronmental-audit for a total of $25,700.00. We respectfully request that
the City of Pickering contribute 50% towards the acquisition costs.
We would be pleased to provide all relevant information related to this acquisition if required; if
you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Yours very truly,
4AI
eMicaelenning, Senior Manager
Conservation Lands and Property Services
Extension 5223
Enclosure
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cc: Nancy Gaffney, Waterfront Specialist - TRCA
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Requester Approvers
SECTION: SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
CONFIDENTIAL: No
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TO:. Chair and Members of the Executive Committee
Meeting #5/11, June 10, 2011
FROM: James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services
RE: GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Waterfront Watershed
Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown
CFN 44653
KEY ISSUE: Purchase of property located north of Beachpoint Promenade, east of
West Shore Boulevard (municipally known as 932 Beachpoint
Promenade), City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, under
the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015", Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Waterfront watershed.
RECOMMENDATION
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.06 hectares (0.14 acres), more or
less, of vacant land being Part of Lot 26, Range 3, Broken Front Concession and
designated as Lot 96 on Plan 345, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham,
located north of Beachpoint Promenade, east of West Shore Boulevard (municipally
known as 932 Beachpoint Promenade), be purchased from Joyce Andrews and Phyllis
Brown;
THAT the purchase price be $20,000.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action
to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and
execution of documentation.
BACKGROUND
Resolution #A94/10 at Authority Meeting #5/10, held on June 25, 2010, approved the
Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015.
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Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. Sam Samivand of Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc.
Brokerage, who acts as agent on behalf of the owners. The purchase price was determined by
a market value appraisal prepared for TRCA staff; the owner's have agreed to the purchase
price and an Agreement of Purchase and Sale has been executed in this regard.
Attached is a plan showing the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
The subject property falls within TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the waterfront
watershed as outlined in the approved Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015. The
property (i.e. lot 96 on Plan 345) is located within the Frenchman's Bay Environmentally
Significant Area at this location. The property is surrounded on all four sides by TRCA land.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
It is proposed that the lands be turned over to the City of Pickering for management.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the costs related to this purchase are available in the TRCA land acquisition capital
account. Staff is requesting that the City of Pickering fund 50% of the purchase price.
Report prepared by: George Leja, extension 5342
Emalls: gleja@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: George Leja, extension 5342, Ron Dewell, extension 5245
Emails: gleja@trca.on.ca, rdewell@trca.on.ca
Date: May 17, 2011
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to seek matching Provincial
funding as soon as possible for the acquisition of strategic private properties to facilitate
implementation of key components of the Pickering Waterfront Vision; and
THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby indicates its willingness to participate
in the acquisition fimding partnership; and
THAT the Town of Pickering and the Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority act
as partners to a maximum of 50% of the total acquisition funding; and
THAT prior to the Council of the Town of Pickering approving any funding arrangement
the Council shall be advised in a confidential report of the properties to be acquired and .
the terms of the funding arrangements; and
THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of Durham be so
advised.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Johnson
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #41&/99
. Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the following paragraph be added to the motion regarding the T.R.C.A.'s waterfront
acquisition program:
THAT prior to the Council of the Town of Pickering approving any funding arrangement
the Council shall be advised in a confidential report of the properties to be acquired and
the terms of the funding arrangements; and
CARRIED
(VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5463/99
Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Holland moved for leave to introduce a By-
law of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its regular and special meeting held on February
• 15, 1999 and special meeting of February 22, 1999 and that the same be now finally
passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be
thereto affixed.
CARRIED
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