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March 12, 2018
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel
K. Bentley
P. Bigioni
J. Hagg
R. Holborn
B. Duffield
C. Rose
D. Shields
J. Halsall
L. Roberts
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, City Development & CBO
- Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
- Fire Chief
- Director, Engineering Services
- Divison Head, Operations
- Chief Planner
- City Clerk
- Manager, Budgets & Internal Audit
- Committee Coordinator
(I) Invocation
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
(II) Disclosure of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest noted.
(111) Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #409/18
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
In Camera Council Minutes, February 26, 2018
Council Meeting Minutes, February 26, 2018
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Executive Committee Minutes, March 5, 2018
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, March 5, 2018
Carried
(IV) Delegations
1. Steve Gregoris
Deputy Site Vice President
Ontario Power Generation
Steve Gregoris, Deputy Site Vice President, OPG, appeared before Council to
provide an overview of the Spring 2018 operation at the Pickering site. Through the
aid of a Power Point presentation, he noted that OPG generates 50% of Ontario's
electricity at 40% less cost. He outlined the long term energy plan, noting the value
of the continued operation of Pickering to 2024, stating their current performance is
the best in the station's history and their safety record is the highest over the last 2 —
3 years. Mr. Gregoris stated, the importance of innovation with the efficiency and
engagement through their leadership team. He also noted their high standards in
maintenance with their equipment operating better than ever.
Resolution # 410/18
Moved by. Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the delegation additional
time.
Carried
Mr. Gregoris noted they have applied for re -licensing, with the intent to go for a 10
year licence to extend operations to 2024, with six years being operational, followed
by a four year shut down period. He stated that the Darlington refurbishment for Unit
2 is halfway complete, being on time and on budget, noting that 20% of the power is
supplied through Darlington.
Discussion period ensued with Mr. Gregoris responding to questions raised
regarding promotion and attendance at public meetings and open houses, any
negative impacts with respect to Lake Ontario water levels, comparables to
Fukushima, as well as the refurbishment of units. Concerns were noted for a lack of
clarity in the community with respect to the regulatory process. Members also
questioned the financial costs and any rate increases with respect to cost recovery.
for the refurbishment.
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2. Jennifer O'Connell
MP Pickering -Uxbridge
Jennifer O'Connell, MP, Pickering -Uxbridge appeared before Council to provide an
update with respect to the 2018 Federal budget. She noted an increase in new jobs
as well as a reduction in unemployment rates, with it being the lowest in four
decades. She noted a focus on women's participation in the workforce, with gender
based analysis being done for the creation of policies to deal with such issues as
harassment and violence against women, noting the cost effects to the economy as
a result of a Toss of productivity.
Ms. O'Connell also noted increases to the Canada Child Benefits, with significant
funds for child care, as well as the introduction of Canada Workers Benefit, with an
increase to the maximum benefits, as well as an increase in the disability
supplement. She noted the introduction of new legislation which would allow
changes in the way the CRA will be implementing benefits, by automatically
calculating them. She noted approximately 300,000 low income workers will benefit
as a result. She also stated changes in the El parental sharing benefits, with an
increase of 5 weeks for leave when both partners share in the care.
A question and answer period ensued with Ms. O'Connell responding to inquiries
regarding
® Breakdown of child care benefits
® Strategies to deal with violence against women
® Infrastructure and timelines for applying for Federal funding
® Nafta negotiations and the effect on our economy and jobs
® Funding opportunities for Broadband
® Timing for funding of Capital projects
® Impacts regarding marijuana legislation and how the funds are being
allocated
® Strategies for funding opioids
® Addressing the need for affordable housing
3. John Watson
Re: Notice of Motion
Community Safety Zones on Local Roads
John Watson, 721 Victory Drive, Pickering, appeared before Council in support of
the Notice of Motion regarding community safety zones, thanking Council for putting
safety first. He noted a concern with the lack of enforcement, stating that speeding
in school zones is increasing. He stated he had three schools in his area, all being
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on the north side of Oaklahoma Drive, forcing students on the south side to cross
this busy street. He also noted there is no means to stop traffic between Hillcrest
and Marksbury on Oklahoma. He felt the use of photo radar in school zones would
be beneficial for the safety of students.
(V) Correspondence
1. Corr.66-18
Scott Butler
OGRA Policy and Research
Ontario Good Roads Association
22-1525 Cornwall Road
Oakville, ON L6J OB2
Resolution #411/18
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 66-18 received from Scott Butler, OGRA, seeking Council support of a
draft resolution with respect to reforms to the Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment process relating to municipal infrastructure projets, be endorsed.
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
(VI) Committee Reports
a) Report EC 2018-03 of the Executive Committee
1. Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 05-18
Statement of the Treasurer Respecting 2017 Remuneration and Expenses
Of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Boards, Agencies and
Committees
Council Decision
It is recommended that Report FIN 05-18 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer
regarding the Statement of the Treasurer respecting Remuneration and Expenses of
Members of Council and Council Appointees for the year 2017 be received for
information.
Resolution #412/18
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report 2018-03 of the Executive Committee meeting held on March 5, 2018 be
adopted.
Carried
b) Report 2018-02 of the Planning & Development Committee
2. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 06-18
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/17
City Initiated
Amendment to Zoning By-law 2511: Maximum Building Height in the
"R3" and "R4" Zones
Council Decision
That City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/17 to add maximum
building height provisions for lands zoned "R3" and "R4" within Zoning By-law 2511,
as set out in Appendix 1 to Report PLN 06-18, be endorsed; and that staff be
authorized to finalize and forward the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to
Council for enactment.
3. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 05-18
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2017-03
Marshall Homes (Copperfield) Ltd.
Part of Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Plan 350
Council Decision
That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2017-03, submitted by Marshall
Homes (Copperfield) Ltd. on lands being Part of Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Plan 350, to
establish a residential plan of subdivision consisting of 7 lots for detached dwellings
as shown on Attachment #3 to Report PLN 05-18 and the implementing conditions
of approval as set out in Appendix 1, be endorsed.
4. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 07-18
Future Reconfiguration of Pickering Parkway
1331301 Ontario Inc. In Trust
1450 Pickering Parkway
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Council Decision
.1. That City of Pickering Council supports a future reduction in the Pickering
Parkway right-of-way width to a minimum of 22.0 metres to accommodate a
maximum 7.0 metre widening of Highway 401 into the City's right-of-way,
should the Ministry of Transportation widen Highway 401 in the future and
that the City accepts responsibility for the future reconfiguration of Pickering
Parkway and associated impacts; and
2. That the Site Plan Control Agreement for Site Plan Application S 07/17
contain provisions obligating the landowner to convey the required 2.0 metre
road widening along the entire frontage of Pickering Parkway to the City, at
no cost to the City, in the event that Highway 401 is widened; and
3. That a copy of this Report PLN 07-18 and Council's resolution on the matter
be forwarded to appropriate staff at the Ministry of Transportation and
1331301 Ontario Inc.
Resolution #413/18
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That Report 2018-02 of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on
March 5, 2018 be adopted, save and except Item No. 1.
Carried
1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 04-18
Request to Establish a Stormwater Management Pond in the City of Pickering
to accommodate Stormwater from Lands in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001
Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA17.001
11731 10TH Line Development Limited (Fieldgate Developments)
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Discussion ensued with Members raising concerns with respect to financial
compensation, and questioning what the lots would be worth.
Resolution # 414/18
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA 17.001 submitted by Malone Given Parsons and
Fieldgate Developments for lands in the southeast quadrant of the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville to facilitate the development of 738 dwelling units, be
received for information and comment;
2. That Pickering Council endorse in principle the proposal for Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 to establish a stormwater management pond
within the geographic boundaries of the City of Pickering for a subdivision in
the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, subject to an appropriate agreement
between the Owner of the subdivision lands, the Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville, and the City of Pickering;
3. That the City of Pickering advise the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville that it has
no objection to the approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001,
subject to the imposition of the following condition of draft approval:
"That prior to registration of any part of the plan tributary to a stormwater
facility in the City of Pickering, the Owner of lands subject to Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville enter into
an agreement with and to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering respecting
various matters including:
a) that the Owner.and the Town. of Whitchurch-Stouffville indemnify the
City of Pickering with respect to any liability arising from any aspect of
locating .the stormwater management pond in Pickering;
b) that the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville assume the stormwater pond
regardless of whether it owns the lands; and
c) that the Owner provide appropriate financial compensation to the City
of Pickering, including if required, any external legal fees;"
4. That the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor, and the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to negotiate the
agreement and bring it back for Council's approval;
5. That the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-17.001 and Zoning By-
law Amendment Application ZBA 17.001 and the Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville be advised that they are obliged to ensure that the installation of
the stormwater management pond complies with all relevant planning and
development approvals including the Federal equivalents of satisfactory
completion of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Phase 2 if
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required, and cultural and heritage resource inventories and impact
assessments and mitigation if required; and
6. That a copy of Report PLN 04-18 of the Director, City Development & CBO
be forwarded to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, 11731 10th Line
Developments Limited, Transport Canada, and the Rouge National Urban
Park.
Carried
(VII) Notice of Motion
a) Community Safety Zones on Local Roads
Discussion ensued with staff providing clarification with respect to Bill 65 and
regulations associated with it. It was noted that staff take into consideration other
options to increase safety. Members also noted possible complications with respect
to red light cameras, and indicated support for photo radar on City owned streets
only, in order to ensure proper enforcement and placement.
Resolution #415/18
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Whereas in January 2003, new provincial legislation enabled the City of Pickering to
implement a policy to regulate the installation of community safety zone roads in
specified locations with a goal to target aggressive driving and to improve safety;
Whereas on May 30, 2017, Ontario passed Bill 65, Safer School Zones Act to help
municipalities target unsafe drivers and protect children, seniors, other pedestrians
and cyclists;
Whereas the new Act will allow municipalities to implement and operate automated
speed enforcement (ASE) technology to enforce speeding traffic offences in school
and community safety zones on roads with a speed limit under 80 km/h using an
opt -in approach enabling municipalities to enroll in a red light camera (RLC) program
through a streamlined regulatory approval process;
Whereas municipalities will be able to establish reduced default speed limits
(RDSLs) in urban areas within municipal boundaries/neighbourhoods with speed
limit signs posted at entry and exit points (i.e. perimeter signs);
Now Therefore be it resolved that:
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1. City staff conduct a review of the community safety zones policy, specifically in
regards to local roads fronting schools, including a work plan for the consideration
and possible implementation of the options available in Bill 65.
2. And that staff report back no later than June
Resolution # 416/18
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
Carried later in the
meeting
[Refer to following motion]
That the main motion be amended for the final paragraph to read as follows:
Now Therefore be it resolved. that:
1. City staff conduct a review of the community safety zones policy, specifically in
regards to local roads fronting schools; •
2. Provide an update on the status of Bill 65; and
3. That staff report back no later than June.
The Main Motion as amended was then Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote.
b) Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue Connection
Discussion ensued with Members expressing concerns over the need to improve
connections along Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue, with four lanes narrowing down to
two lanes, creating safety concerns with this being a main arterial road. It was also
noted this will only worsen with the future development of Seaton, creating the need
for this to happen sooner.
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
Resolution #417/18
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Whereas Taunton Road in the Region of Durham is a 4 lane arterial road east of the
York Durham Line (Regional Road # 30), and Steeles Avenue in the City of Toronto
is a 4 Zane arterial road west of the York Durham Line to Beare Road, and a 2 lane
arterial road west of Beare Road to Tapscott Road (east of Markham Road);
Whereas the Region of York has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) to
widen Steeles Avenue from Tapscott Road to Ninth Line (Donald Cousens Parkway)
a distance of approximately 1.5 km, from 2 lanes to 6 lanes, and design work is
being undertaken by the City of Toronto;
Whereas the timing of construction of the widening of Steeles Avenue from Tapscott
Road to Ninth Line (Donald Cousens Parkway) is not committed to, as there are
further commitments required between the City of Toronto and the Region of York
and outstanding issues to be resolved before construction can commence;
Whereas an EA has not commenced to resolve the capacity and safety issues of the
section of Steeles Avenue between Ninth Line (Donald Cousens Parkway) and
Beare Road, a distance of approximately 4.3 km, and this bottleneck, which
currently impacts traffic capacity and safety, will worsen as development in Seaton
progresses;
Whereas the Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue connection has been recognized as an
important transportation corridor, including bus rapid transit, in the Durham
Transportation Master Plan December 2017, the York Region Transportation Master
Plan 2016, and the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan (Big Move 2008); and
Whereas the City of Pickering recently commented on the Metrolinx Draft 2041
Regional Transportation Plan indicating "To facilitate priority bus service in the
Taunton Road/Steeles Avenue corridor, Steeles Avenue will need to be improved
west of Regional Road # 30. It is recommended that Metrolinx take a lead role in
bringing together the various parties (Le. The City of Toronto, York Region, and
Durham Region) to advance this project in a timely fashion."
Now Therefore The Council of the City of Pickering request that The City of Toronto,
The Region of York, and Metrolinx make the Class Environmental Assessment to
increase capacity and safety on Steeles Avenue between Beare Road and Ninth
Line (Donald Cousens Parkway) a priority in their capital planning programs;
and that this resolution be forwarded to the City of Toronto, The Regional
Municipality of York, Metrolinx, and the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Carried Unanimously
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c) Durham Region Transit Access to Brougham Metrolinx Carpool Lot
Resolution #418/18
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
Whereas Durham Region Transit Route 603 is a new service that provides a link
from the Pickering GO station to Uxbridge, along Brock Road;
Whereas Route 603 currently does not service the Brougham (Hwy 407 at Brock
Road) Metrolinx carpool lot. Durham Region Transit has installed transit stops on
Brock Road at the carpool lot entrance;
Whereas Durham Region Transit wishes to service the Brougham carpool lot to
connect between its routes and that of GO Transit to the benefit of all transit
customers;
Whereas at this time, Durham Region Transit is unable to access the carpool lot as
a property access agreement has not been reached. Discussions have started
between Durham Region Transit and Metrolinx and Durham Region Transit is
awaiting a reply from Metrolinx to move forward;
Now therefore the City of Pickering supports Durham Region Transit access with no
fees to the Brougham Metrolinx carpool lot and requests Metrolinx to reach a
mutually acceptable agreement with Durham Region Transit to implement this;
Now therefore this motion be copied to Metrolinx Board, Durham Region Transit
Commission, Region of Durham, MPP Tracy MacCharles, and MPP Joe Dickson.
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
d) Amendment to Election Sign By-law
Resolution #419/18
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Whereas the City's Election Sign By-law 7591/17 was passed on December 11,
2017;
Whereas the said By-law contains an exemption for legitimate business signs;
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Whereas the provisions of the By-law related to business signs require clarification,
Now Therefore be it resolved that Election Sign By-law 7591/17be amended as
follows:
a) The title of Section 7 is amended to "07 Vehicle Signs and Businesses"; and
b) Section 7.03 is amended by inserting the words "or in any other location" after
the word "vehicle" in the second line.
Carried
Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee
Discussion ensued with respect to all advisory committees being given the same
consideration.
Resolution #420/18
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
Whereas in 2013, a pilot project was introduced by the City Clerk in an effort to
increase the effectiveness of the City of Pickering's Advisory Boards and
Committees;
Whereas the pilot project recommended to eliminate the Chair and Vice Chair
positions and replace these positions with staff facilitators who would be more
effective in guiding the members in fulfilling the Committee's mandate;
Whereas the initial pilot project was for a two-year term starting in 2013 and ending
in 2014 for four of the current advisory committees and then further adopted by
Council as per the Boards and Advisory Committees Policy, ADM 040 for the 2014-
2018 term of Council for all other advisory boards and committees, including the.
Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee;
Whereas the role of the staff facilitator would eliminate some of the work involved
with preparing agendas and conducting meetings from members who are elected as
Chairs and Vice Chairs, allowing more time to concentrate on the Committee's
mandate, instead of agenda preparation and parliamentary procedures. The intent
was that the staff facilitator would have daily contact with Members of Council and
City staff to move committee mandates along quicker;
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Whereas to assist with transparency and community relevance, City staff would
work cooperatively with the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee;
Whereas the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee have
expressed concerns with the staff facilitator structure currently in place inhibiting the
mandate of the committee;
Now Therefore the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee
are recommending that the Chair and Vice Chair roles be re -instated for the next
term of Council starting in December 2018 and ending in November 2022, and that
City staff continue to liaise with the Advisory Board in taking minutes and to
coordinate agendas, correspondence, etc. and;
Now Therefore on behalf of the members of the Pickering Museum Village Advisory
Committee, Council direct the City Clerk to amend the Boards & Advisory
Committees of Council Policy ADM 040 and the Pickering Museum Village Advisory
Committee's Terms of Reference to allow volunteer community members to be
elected as Chair and Vice Chair in order to provide greater autonomy for the
committee members to fulfill their mandate.
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Butt
Councillor Cumming
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
(VIII) By-laws
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
No
Councillor Ashe
Mayor Ryan
7610/18 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended
to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham (A
09/17)
7611/18 Being a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 7362/14 appointing
Inspectors.
Resolution #421/18
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Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That By-law Nos. 7610/18 through 7611/18 be approved.
Carried
(IX) Other Business
1. Councillor Cumming requested that staff hold a review with Councillors in order to
advise on the electronic voting system.
Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion
at the April Council meeting with respect to MPAC.
3. Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion
at the April Council meeting with respect to service dog licensing.
(X) Confirmation. By-law
By-law Number #7612/18
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Pickles moved for leave to introduce a
By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of March 12, 2018.
(XI) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Dated this 12th day of March, 2018.
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