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Executive Committee
Meeting Agenda
October 7, 2019
Council Chambers — 2:00 pm
Chair: Councillor Cumming
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1. Disclosure of Interest
2. Delegations
2.1 Sonya Hardman, Manager, Corporate Initiatives, Region of Durham
Michelle Garraway, Policy Advisor, Corporate Initiatives, Region of Durham
Re: Update on the Development of the Region of Durham's Strategic Plan
2.2 Mark Brooks, Friends of Pickering Airport
Re: Demand and Forecast for Passenger Aviation Infrastructure in the Toronto
Region and the Importance of the Immediate Construction of Pickering Airport
3. Matters for Consideration
3.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 04-19 1
2020 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation:
1. That the 2020 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule appended
as Attachment #1 to Report CLK 04-19 be approved; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
3.2 Director, Community Services, Report CS 11-19
Quotation No. Q-17-2019
- Quotation for the Supply and Delivery of Two New 4 Ton Dump
Trucks with Snow Plow and Wing
Recommendation:
1. That Quotation No. Q-17-2019 submitted by James Palmer Premier
Truck Group, in the amount of $524,912.00 (HST extra) be
accepted;
2. That the total gross quotation cost of $594,846.00 (HST included)
and the total net project cost of $535,677.00 (net of HST rebate) be
approved;
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3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance
the net project cost of $535,677.00 as follows:
a) The sum of $267,088.00, as provided for in the 2019 Roads
Equipment Capital Budget be financed from the Vehicle
Replacement Reserve Fund;
b) The sum of $267,089.00, as provided for in the 2019 Roads
Equipment Capital Budget be financed from the Development
Charges Reserve Fund — Roads & Related;
c) 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.
3.3 Director, Community Services, Report CS 27-19
Age Friendly Community Plan
- Endorsement
Consultant Delegation
Peter Thoma, MCIP, RPP, PLE 1 Partner
urbanMetrics inc.on Report CS 27-19
Recommendation:
1. That the City of Pickering Age Friendly Community Plan be
endorsed in principle; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized
to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
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3.4 Director, Community Services, Report CS 33-19 78
Waterfront Trail Winter Maintenance
Recommendation:
That Council receive report CS 33-19 for information regarding Waterfront
Trail Winter Maintenance.
3.5 DirectorLCommunity Services, Report CS 34-19
Ontario Power Generation
- Licence Amending Agreement (No.2)
Recommendation:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence
Amending Agreement (No. 2) with Ontario Power Generation,
subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director,
Community Services; the Director, Finance & Treasurer 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.
3.6 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 21-19
The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official
Plan: Climate Change and Sustainability Discussion Paper, May 2019
Recommendation:
1. That the Region of Durham recognize the following additional
sectors as being impacted by climate change: fisheries; finance
and insurance; infrastructure; mental health; vulnerable
populations; organizational risk management and emergency
preparedness; summer recreation; and urban tree canopy health;
2. That the Region of Durham understand that the City's vision for
climate change and adaptation for Durham is a holistic approach
based on framework for sustainability, wherein policies about
climate change should address the following objectives: healthy
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environment; healthy economy; healthy society; responsible
development; and responsible consumption;
3. That the Region of Durham be advised that it is appropriate to
include the Provincial Plan policy direction for greenhouse gas
(GHG) reduction in the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP), and
that those policies should recognize the need for collaboration with
upper levels of government, area municipalities, key stakeholders,
and other relevant agencies;
4a. That the Region of Durham be advised it has been observed that in
the absence of safe, continuous sidewalks with a pleasant
pedestrian realm, or safe and continuous cycling networks, or
transit service that is frequent and reliable, active transportation
modes are not selected and used as the preferred travel choice as
compared to when excellent facilities and services do exist;
4b. That the Region of Durham include an implementation policy in the
ROP identifying the Regional implementation of active
transportation facilities on Regional roads, at the Region's
expense, with an emphasis on connectivity and continuity of the
active systems and transit, both within and between municipalities;
5. That the Region of Durham include a policy in the ROP indicating
support for renewable energy production through public and private
partnerships, and pilot and demonstration projects;
6. That the Region of Durham include a policy in the ROP
encouraging the initial design stages of all development to include
a review of the ability of the development to incorporate small
and/or large scale renewable energy systems;
7 That the Region of Durham be advised that both the Regional and
local official plans should have a role in siting renewable energy
projects, such that ROP policies protect prime agricultural areas,
natural heritage systems, and culturally significant landscapes and
buildings; and further, the ROP could identify other criteria for
consideration at the local level such as compatibility with adjacent
land uses and proximity to sensitive land uses, respecting potential
noise vibration, or odour impacts;
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8. That, in addition to the six potential strategies to address climate
mitigation and adaptation identified in the Discussion Paper, the
Region of Durham should also consider the following: continuing
to plan for emergencies related to climate change, in collaboration
with area municipalities; providing informational resources to all
who live, work and play in Durham Region; installing "smart"
building controls in any new Regional facilities; converting all
lighting in Regional facilities to LED; installing solar panels on its
facilities; converting the bus and other Regional vehicles fleet to
electric; continuing the construction of BRT and cycling facilities
on Kingston Road and expanding to other arterials; recovering
waste heat from (new) trunk sewers and sewage treatment plants;
undertaking a risk assessment of infrastructure to identify ways to
improve its resiliency;
9a. That the Region of Durham investigate participation in the
Municipal Natural Assets Initiative to assist in identifying
implementation policies respecting a Regional natural heritage
system (NHS) for inclusion in the ROP;
9b. That the Region of Durham include an implementation policy that
it will monitor the effects of climate change on the Regional
agricultural producers and local food supply, and identify potential
strategies to adapt to those changes;
9c. That the Region of Durham introduce a policy in the ROP
respecting control of invasive species and pests throughout the
Region, and in any Regional NHS that is identified;
9d. That the Region of Durham introduce a policy in the ROP
identifying the advocacy role that it can play in adapting to climate
change in collaboration with all levels of government and a wide
variety of stakeholders;
10a. That the Region of Durham be advised that the City of Pickering
supports policies being included in the ROP establishing separate
tree canopy targets for urban areas and rural areas, following the
identification of the current baseline; and
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10b. Further, that the Region of Durham commence implementation of
Regional road tree planting, at the expense of the Region, to
demonstrate their partnership in improving the tree canopy,
thereby helping reduce GHG and heat island effects.
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CLK 04-19
Date: October 7, 2019
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: 2020 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That the 2020 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule appended as Attachment #1 to
Report CLK 04-19 be approved; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as
indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: In accordance with Section 238 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O
2001, c.25, every municipality shall pass a procedure by-law for governing the calling, place and
proceedings of meetings and the procedure by-law shall provide for public notice of meetings.
To comply with the provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedure By-law 7665/18, the 2020
Committee and Council Meeting Schedule is presented to Council for approval.
Financial Implications: There are no financial implications associated with this Report or the
adoption of the 2020 Meeting Schedule.
Discussion: In the spirt of openness, transparency and accountability, the adoption
and posting of the annual Committee and Council Schedule is an important exercise to ensure as
much advance notice is provided to the public for upcoming Committee and Council Meetings.
Section 04.02 of the Procedure By-law states all regular meetings of Council shall be held on the
fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm and if a Council Meeting falls on a public or civic holiday,
the Council shall meet at the same hour on the next following day, which is not a public or civic
holiday.
Section 04.05 states the Executive Committee shall meet on the first Monday of each month at
2:00 pm and the Planning & Development Committee shall meet on the first Monday of each
month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the
Council.
Every effort has been made to adhere to the above noted provisions of the Procedure By-law and
any variances or adjustments are due to holidays and/or significant events or dates.
In addition to regular Committee and Council meetings, and in coordination with the appropriate
City Staff, dates have also been included for the Executive Committee Budget meeting and the
annual Civic Awards Ceremony. Statutory holidays have also been included on the Meeting
Schedule for ease of reference.
It should be noted that due to the implementation of the new HR and Financial systems, an
alternative Executive Committee Budget Meeting date has been included as a place holder at the
request of the Director, Finance & Treasurer. It is anticipated that the new systems will be
launched in January 2020 which would result in the Budget Meeting Dates being set for April 16
and 17, 2020; however, if the launch is delayed, the February 13 and 14, 2020 dates will remain.
It is requested that Council adopt the Schedule as presented with the understanding that Staff will
remove one of the Budget Meeting dates as needed.
Once approved by Council, the Meeting Schedule will be posted on the City's website and
circulated to Members of Council and Staff in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Attachments:
1. 2020 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule
Prepared By:
Original Signed By:
Susan Cassel
City Clerk
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Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By:
Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By:
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CS 11-19
Date: October 7, 2019
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services
Subject: Quotation No. Q-17-2019
- Quotation for the Supply and Delivery of Two New 4 Ton Dump Trucks
with Snow Plow and Wing
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Quotation No. Q-17-2019 submitted by James Palmer Premier Truck Group,
in the amount of $524,912.00 (HST extra) be accepted;
2. That the total gross quotation cost of $594,846.00 (HST included) and the total net
project cost of $535,677.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net project
cost of $535,677.00 as follows:
a) The sum of $267,088.00, as provided for in the 2019 Roads Equipment
Capital Budget be financed from the Vehicle Replacement Reserve Fund;
b) The sum of $267,089.00, as provided for in the 2019 Roads Equipment
Capital Budget be financed from the Development Charges Reserve Fund —
Roads & Related;
c) 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.
Executive Summary: The Public Works Section, within the Community Services
Department, currently utilizes twelve 4 Ton Dump Trucks. One 4 Ton Dump Truck with
Snow Plow and Wing (unit #61, 2010 International) has met its scheduled replacement
date and is approved for replacement in the 2019 Capital Budget funded from the
Vehicle Replacement Reserve Fund. An additional new 4 Ton Dump Truck with Snow
Plow and Wing is required to service additional roads coming on stream in Seaton, as
reflected in the 2019 Capital Budget funded from the Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
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On Thursday, June 20, 2019, an advertisement was placed on the City's website of which
three companies responded to by the closing date of Thursday, July 11, 2019. The
quotation submitted by James Palmer Premier Truck Group is the highest ranked
respondent, meets the required specifications and is recommended for approval.
In accordance with Purchasing Policy Item 06.11 (c), where the compliant quotation
or tender meeting specifications and offering best value to the City is acceptable or
where the highest scoring proposal is recommended and the estimated total
purchase price is over $250,000.00, the Manager may approve the award, subject to
the approval of the Director, Treasurer, CAO and Council.
Financial Implications:
1. Quotation Amount
Supply & Delivery of Two New 4 Ton Dump Trucks with
Snow Plow and Wing
HST (13%)
Total Gross Quotation Cost
$524,912.00
68,238.56
$593,150.56
2. Estimated Project Costing Summary
Quotation No. Q-17-2019
Licencing (2 vehicles)
Total project cost (excluding taxes)
HST (13%)
Gross Project Cost
HST Rebate (11.24%)
Total Net Project Cost
$524,912.00
1,500.00
$526,412.00
68,434.00
$594,846.00
(59,169.00)
$535,677.00
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3. Approved Source of Funds — 2019 Fleet Vehicle Capital Budget
Description Account Code Source of Available Required
Funds Budget
(1) New 4 Ton Dump 5319.1909.6158 Vehicle 270,000.00 267,088.00
Truck with Snow Plow Replacement
and Wing Reserve
(1) New 4 Ton Dump
Truck with Snow Plow
and Wing
Total Funds
5319.1910.6458
Development 270,000.00 267,089.00
Charges —
Roads &
Related
$540,000.00 $535,677.00
Net Project Cost under (over) Approved Funds
$4,323.00
Discussion: The Public Works Section, within the Community Services
Department, currently utilizes twelve 4 Ton Dump Trucks. One 4 Ton Dump Truck with
Snow Plow and Wing has met its scheduled replacement date, and is recommended for
replacement by Fleet Services. It is approved to be replaced in the 2019 Fleet Vehicles
Capital Budget, funded from Vehicle Replacement Reserve. The second 4 Ton Dump
Truck with Snow Plow and Wing will be a new addition to the Fleet and will be used to
service the additional roads coming on stream in Seaton. This vehicle is reflected in the
2019 Fleet Vehicles Capital Budget funded from the Development Charges Reserve
Fund — Roads & Related. An Evaluation Committee consisting of Public Works staff
evaluated the quotation based on the rated criteria. It was determined that James
Palmer Premier Truck Group was the top ranked respondent and received the highest
score from the Evaluation Committee.
After careful review of the submissions received, Public Works staff recommend the
acceptance of Quotation No. Q-17-2019 submitted by James Palmer Premier Truck
Group for two new 4 Ton Dump Trucks with Snow Plow and Wing in the amount of
$593,150.56 (HST included) and that the total net project cost of $535,677.00 (net of
HST rebate) be approved.
Attachments:
1. Supply & Services Memorandum August 12, 2019
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
Matt Currer Marisa Carpino, MA
Supervisor, Municipal Garage Director, Community Services
Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Rob Burlie, P. Eng.
Manager, Public Works
MC:nw
Stan Karwowski, MBA, CPA, CMA
Director, Finance & Treasurer
Original Signed By:
Ray Rodrigues, CPPB
Manager, Supply & Services
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By:
Tony Prevedel, P. Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachmment #1 to CS 11-19
Memo
To: Marisa Carpino August 12, 2019
Director, Community Services
From: Justin MacDonald
(Acting) Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supply & Services
Copy: Administrative Assistant, Community Services
Manager, Supply & Services
Subject: Quotation No. Q-17-2019
Supply and Delivery of Two New 4 Ton Dump Trucks with Snow Plow and Wing
Closing Date: Thursday, July 11 2019 at 12:00 Noon.
File: F-5300-001
Quotation Q-17-2019 was advertised on the City's website on Thursday, June 20, 2019, of
which three companies have responded.
Stage I — Mandatory Submission Requirements — determines which submissions satisfy all the
mandatory submission requirements and provides Respondents the opportunity to rectify
deficiencies. One Respondent rectified deficiencies in their submission within the rectification
period. Three proposals proceed to Stage II — Evaluation.
A summary of the Stage II and III evaluation results for each quotation is detailed below.
James Palmer Premier Truck Group is the top ranked respondent with a submitted price of
$524,912.00 (HST Excluded).
A budget of $540,000.00 was provided to Supply & Services for this procurement.
In accordance with Purchasing Policy Item 06.04, the authority for the dollar limit as set out
below excludes HST.
In accordance with Purchasing Policy, Item 06.11, where the compliant quotation or tender meeting
specifications and offering best value to the City is acceptable or where the highest scoring proposal
is recommended and the estimated total purchase price is:
(c) Over $250,000, the Manager may approve the award, subject to the approval of the
Director, Treasurer, CAO and Council.
Please provide your recommendation in report form. After receiving Council's approval, an approved
"on-line" requisition will be required to proceed.
Please direct all enquiries to Supply & Services. Respondents will be advised in due
course.
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If you require further information or assistance, do not hesitate to contact me or a member
of Supply & Services.
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CS 27-19
Date: October 7, 2019
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services
Subject: Age Friendly Community Plan
- Endorsement
- File: A-1400
Recommendation:
1. That the City of Pickering Age Friendly Community Plan be endorsed in principle; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: In 2018, the City of Pickering embarked on the journey to create an
Age Friendly Community Plan. To that end, an Age Friendly Community staff project team and an
Age Friendly Community Steering Committee were established in early 2018 and immediately
began their important work to develop an action plan to meet that goal.
As part of that action plan, the City secured the consulting services of Urbanmetrics Inc., a
consultant specializing in the creation of Age Friendly and Older Adult Strategies, to develop an
Age Friendly Community Plan for the City of Pickering. After an extensive review of census data
and demographics, trend analysis, relevant policies, procedures and practices and the
implementation of a comprehensive community consultation program, a City of Pickering Age
Friendly Community Plan has been completed as per Attachment No. 1 to this report.
The City of Pickering Age Friendly Community Plan provides a road map to ensure that local
policies, community programs and services and municipal infrastructure are in line with the needs
of our older adult community. Nearly 70 recommended actions are identified in the Age Friendly
Community Plan that spans across all 8 dimensions that, as defined by the World Health
Organization (WHO), contribute to the actualization of an Age Friendly Community. These
dimensions include Transportation, Housing, Social Participation, Respect & Social Inclusion,
Civic Participation & Employment, Communication & Information, Community Support & Health
Services and Outdoor Spaces & Buildings.
The Age Friendly Community Plan provides a clear framework, over the next five years, which is
categorized by dimension, objective, action item, timeframe and costing range. The top four
priorities to improve age friendliness in Pickering are applicable to the dimensions of Housing,
Community Support & Health Services, Transportation and Communication & Information. This
presents an interesting challenge to City staff because lower tier municipalities, like Pickering, are
not directly responsible for providing three of the four services identified as priorities in our
community. In this way, the challenge for City staff will not only be to develop and implement
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creative solutions and opportunities that address recommended actions within our area of
responsibility but to also work collaboratively with our provincial, regional and local agencies and
organizations to champion change that addresses recommended actions that fall outside of our
direct mandate.
At this time, City staff seek Council's endorsement of the Age Friendly Community Plan in
principle. The recommendations within the plan will be used by City staff and the Age Friendly
Committee Steering Committee to implement strategies, policies, programs and/or services to
meet the needs of our older adult community.
Financial Implications: Financial implications will be further evaluated by City staff in
consultation with the Director, Finance & Treasurer. The implementation for each project will
depend on when sufficient funds will be available to undertake such work.
Financing and implementation of recommended projects will be brought back to Council for
consideration and final approval.
Discussion: The City of Pickering is committed to developing its first ever Age Friendly
Community Plan, as reflected in the 2018 Current Budget. The intended outcome of the Age
Friendly Community Plan is to develop and nurture an age friendly City which:
• recognizes the great diversity among older persons;
• promotes their inclusion and contribution in all areas of community life;
• respects their decisions and lifestyle choices; and,
• anticipates and responds flexibly to aging -related needs and preferences.
To that end, the City of Pickering created an Age Friendly Community Steering Committee of
interested stakeholders to guide and oversee the development and implementation of the plan.
Applications for this Steering Committee, which were publically promoted, was accepted by staff in
2018. After interviews were conducted, 12 applicants were selected to be part of the AFC Steering
Committee. Consisting of impassioned Pickering residents and representative of seniors
associations/residences, they represent a cross section of our community.
In May 2018, the City also secured a consultant who, with the support of City staff and the Age
Friendly Steering Committee, was responsible to:
a) complete an inventory and review of existing seniors related policies, services and
programs;
b) develop and implement a needs assessment based on extensive public consultation
(through surveys, focus group sessions, interviews, charrettes etc.);
c) compile results and identify gaps/successes; and,
d) develop a five year comprehensive action plan with timelines, responsible
persons/agencies, and estimated costs (if any) to address any deficiencies or further
improve on our strengths.
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An extensive community consultation campaign was launched from September 2018 to November
2018 (inclusive) that included two public open houses, online public survey, public workshops,
community stakeholder consultation sessions (which invited government agencies, service
agencies, seniors residences and seniors clubs), Council interviews and staff focus group
sessions. The community consultation campaign was promoted in a variety of ways including
newsprint advertisement, eNewsletters, eblasts, roadside signs, electronic facility signs, facility
banners/posters/display boards, social media (Facebook, twitter and Instagram), dedicated
webpage, media release, and the Family Calendar. Over 650 people directly participated in
consultations. Their ideas collectively helped shape the recommendations in the Age Friendly
Community Plan.
The Age Friendly Community Plan reflects the eight features established by WHO in their
document entitled "Essential Features of Age -Friendly Cities". These eight features are widely
recognized as necessary for a community to support independent and active aging for its
residents, and include:
• Outdoor Spaces & Public Buildings — removing barriers to access, enhancing public
streetscapes, parks and open spaces.
• Transportation — ensuring public transit is available and affordable, improving signage,
crosswalks, sidewalks and lighting, implementing large signs, beeping crosswalks, etc.
• Housing — ensuring a mix of affordable housing types while implementing universal and
accessible design within neighbourhoods to improve movement and access.
• Social Participation — providing opportunities for participation in leisure, social, cultural
and spiritual activities in the community, as well as with the family which allows older
people to continue to exercise their competence, to enjoy respect and esteem, and to
maintain or establish supportive and caring relationships. Social participation and social
support are strongly connected to good health and well-being throughout life.
• Respect & Social Inclusion — providing accessible services which are integrated within
the community.
• Civic Participation & Employment — providing volunteer and work locations for retired
and aging members of the community as well as information for those interested in work.
• Communication & Information — making information available and up to date in a format
which is understandable including the provision of age -friendly technology options.
• Community Support & Health Services — providing a range of health services which are
readily accessible as well as community services which promote both active and passive
uses.
The City's Age Friendly Community Plan identifies the following objectives in order of priority:
Housing: The City of Pickering will strive to implement local policies and act as an advocate for
access to a variety of accessible and affordable housing options for older adults.
Community Support & Health Services: The City of Pickering will work collaboratively with
various community partners to improve convenient access to a complete range of community
support and health service for older adults.
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Transportation: The City of Pickering will work in partnership with Durham Region Transit and
Metrolinx to ensure that safe, accessible and convenient transit alternatives are available
throughout the local community.
Community & Information: The City of Pickering will deliver clear and concise communications
in multiple formats to ensure that residents of all ages have access to information about programs
and services available locally.
Social Participation: The City of Pickering will provide a diverse range of opportunities for older
adult residents to participate in leisure, recreational, educational and cultural activities to help
strengthen personal connections to the local community and avoid isolation.
Respect & Social Inclusion: The City of Pickering will advocate respect and inclusion by
celebrating inclusivity and diversity.
Civic Participation & Employment: The City of Pickering will demonstrate leadership with
respect to employment and volunteerism by identifying meaningful opportunities for older adults to
work with the City and/or community partners.
Outdoor Spaces & Buildings: The City of Pickering will employ sustainable community planning
and infrastructure management to ensure that parks, community centres, and public buildings are
accessible for all residents.
At this time, City staff seek Council's endorsement of the Age Friendly Community Plan in
principle. The recommendations within the plan will be used by City staff and the Age Friendly
Steering Committee to implement strategies, policies, programs and/or services to meet the needs
of our older adult community.
Attachments:
1. Age Friendly Community Plan
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CS 27-19 October 7, 2019
Subject: Age Friendly Community Plan Page 5
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Marisa Carpino Richard Holborn
Director, Community Services Director, Engineering Services
Original Signed By:
Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Original Signed By:
John Hagg
Fire Chief
Original Signed By:
Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By:
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment #1 to Report CS 27-19
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COMMUNITY PLAN
Final Report
Pickering, Ontario
September 12, 2019
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Contents
1.0 Background 3
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Goals 6
1.3 Profile of Older Adults in Pickering 7
2.0 Methodology 10
3.0 Research Findings 13
3.1 Inventory of Existing Municipal Programs for Older Adults 14
3.2 Review of Background Documents 14
3.3 Marketing Practices 20
3.4 Funding Options 20
3.5 Allocation of Fees 22
3.6 Age Friendly Best Practices 24
4.0 Consultation Overview 27
4.1 Consultation Approach 28
4.2 Consultation Findings 29
5.0 Age Friendly Community Plan 38
5.1 Vision & Guiding Principles 39
5.2 Structure, Timeframe & Costing 39
5.3 Age Friendly Goals & Recommended Actions 41
6.0 Conclusions 55
Appendix A Inventory of Existing Municipal Programs for Older Adults 57
Appendix B References 58
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Figures
Figure 1-1: Age Friendly Community Dimensions 5
Figure 1-2: Pickering Existing & Future Older Adult Population by Age 7
Figure 1-3: Map of Pickering Older Adult (55+) Population by Neighbourhood 8
Figure 2-1: Methodology Overview 11
Figure 3-1: 55+ Aging Well Together Newsletter 20
Figure 4-1: Consultation Approach Overview 28
Figure 5-1: Timeframe for Recommended Actions 40
Figure 5-2: Order of Magnitude Costing for Recommended Actions 40
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Executive Summary
The Age Friendly Community Plan ("AFCP") provides a road map for the City of Pickering to
ensure that local policies, community programs and services, and municipal infrastructure are
attuned to the needs of an aging population base.
The AFCP is an innovative and inclusive approach to planning for the needs of the aging
population, which establishes a framework to help older adults maintain their independence
and age in place — in their homes and in their communities — for as long as possible. There is
a shared understanding that policies and programs that are deliberately designed to support
the day-to-day needs for older adults in corners of our community lead to more enriching, and
indeed healthier outcomes for all generations.
The foundations of this plan are built upon collaboration and extensive community
consultation. The consultation undertaken as part of the AFCP has included input from local
residents, community service organizations, municipal staff and elected officials. The AFCP
builds on a variety of existing local, regional and provincial initiatives and recognizes that a
collaborative approach is essential to optimize programs and services for older adults in order
to make Pickering an age friendly community.
The term "older adults" — which is used widely in this report - refers to individuals who are 55
years of age, or older. We recognize that "older adults" are not a single, homogeneous
demographic grouping, and there is significant diversity — and intergenerational differences
within this population segment.
Older adults currently represent the fastest growing segment of the local population in
Pickering and older adults are forecast to represent an increasing share of the population in
Pickering over the next decade. As of 2016, older adults represented approximately 30% of
the total population in Pickering, and by 2032 older adults are forecast to account for
approximately 43% of the total population in Pickering. Therefore, it is necessary for the City
of Pickering to be proactive to ensure that the appropriate policies, programs, services and
infrastructure are in place to address the current and future needs of older adults in Pickering.
According to the World Health Organization ("WHO"), there are eight specific "dimensions"
which contribute to the actualization of a truly Age -Friendly community. These include:
1) Transportation
2) Housing
3) Social Participation
4) Respect & Social Inclusion
5) Civic Participation & Employment
6) Communication & Information
7) Community Support & Health Services
8) Outdoor Spaces & Buildings
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Inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of community life are the key foundations which
support age friendly community planning.
Based on extensive background research and consultation with residents and local
stakeholders, the top priorities to improve age friendliness in Pickering relate specifically the
following four community dimensions:
1) Housing
2) Community Support & Health Services
3) Transportation
4) Communication & Information
While these four dimensions should be viewed as priority areas where staff and elected
officials will provide leadership, guidance and support, the municipality will continue to
improve and refine policies, programs and services connected to all eight WHO -defined
community dimensions.
The Age Friendly Community Plan has been structured to include an overall objective for
each of the age -friendly community dimensions, and a series of recommended actions (68 in
total) that the City of Pickering will actively champion to achieve more age -friendly community
outcomes in all parts of the City.
Each recommended action in this document has been classified according to the expected
timeframe for implementation along with an estimated order of magnitude cost.
The goals and recommended actions outlined in this document have drawn on many other
local, regional and provincial policies and published reports, and have been reviewed and
vetted by members of the project steering.
The overall timeframe for the Age Friendly Community Plan extends until 2023 (5 years).
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1.0 Background
1.1 Introduction
For the first time in history, older adults (age 55+) in Canada now outnumber youth.
In Pickering, like many communities across the county, older adults now represent the fastest
growing segment of the population. This trend is projected to continue over the next decade,
with older adults representing a growing share of the population in Pickering. Cities like
Pickering need to be proactive to ensure that local policies, programs, services and spaces
are available to, and aligned with, the diverse and changing needs of the community.
In 2002, the World Health Organization ("WHO") released the Policy Framework on Active
Ageing, a document designed to help support and enhance the quality of life for older adults
in communities around the world by encouraging locally -rooted policy changes that promote
healthy lifestyles and active civic participation.
Building on this framework, the WHO formally launched the Global Age Friendly Cities Project
in 2006. Since that time, communities of all sizes around the world have taken up the
challenge to realign, and in some cases, redesign their decision-making efforts to better
support the needs of all residents, including older adults.
By definition, age friendly communities deliver policies, programs, services and infrastructure
that enable residents to maintain their independence as they age. Inclusivity and accessibility
in all aspects of community life are the two fundamental pillars of age friendly communities.
The age friendly movement was initiated with a clear recognition that when communities
provide the appropriate policies, programs, services and infrastructure for older adults, all
residents directly benefit — regardless of age.
All age friendly communities support active aging as follows':
• Recognizing the wide range of capacities and resources among older adults;
• Anticipating and responding flexibly to aging -related needs and preferences;
• Respecting the decisions and lifestyle choices of older adults;
• Protecting older adults who are most vulnerable; and,
• Promoting the inclusion and contribution of older adults in all areas of community
life.
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The WHO Global Age Friendly Cities Project encompasses eight community dimensions, as
summarized in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1: Age Friendly Community Dimensions
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The City of Pickering is directly responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of age friendly
programs and services, including those available in community centres, parks and libraries
across the City. The City also maintains a suite of specific programs and services designed
to help older adults in their homes, such as snow removal and fire safety education.
The City, however, is not the only provider of age -friendly programs and services. The needs
and interests of older adults are supported by a large and diverse network of not-for-profit
groups, community organizations, faith groups, clubs and private organizations that enrich the
lives of older adults in many ways. The Regional Municipality of Durham ("Durham Region")
and the Province of Ontario ("the Province") also play a key role in delivering programs and
services to older adult residents.
The Pickering Age Friendly Community Plan builds on the Age Friendly Durham Strategy and
Action Plan (2017), given that certain programs and services that support the needs of older
adults in Pickering — Transportation, Housing and Community Support and Health Services —
are delivered by Durham Region.
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Recognizing that the City of Pickering is not the exclusive provider of all programs and
services for older adults, collaboration, outreach and partnerships will be fundamental to
the success of the Pickering Age Friendly Community Plan.
For programs and services that the City of Pickering is not directly involved with, there is still
an important advocacy role to identify and address issues impacting older adults in Pickering,
and to help support clearer, more effective communication about programs and services
available for Pickering residents, including those offered by other community partners.
1.2 Goals
The AFCP is intended to serve as a guide for establishing an inclusive and innovative
approach to policy development, service delivery and community partnerships that will
transform Pickering into an age friendly community.
The goals of the Age Friendly Community Plan are to:
1) Create a vision that aligns with Council priorities and the needs of older adults in
Pickering.
2) Infuse principles of sustainability, accessibility and integration into the development of
age -friendly policies, programs, services and infrastructure.
3) Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relating to age -friendliness in
Pickering.
4) Identify and assess the diverse needs of older adults, service providers, community
service organizations, etc.
5) Enhance community cooperation and partnerships.
6) Promote civic engagement, healthy living and physical activity among older adults.
7) Build a stronger sense of community through enhanced branding and marketing.
8) Enhance overall quality of life for older adults.
9) Incorporate new technologies and emerging trends that address the needs of older
adults.
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1.3 Profile of Older Adults in Pickering
Based on the most recent Census, the population of older adults in Pickering was 27,185 as
of 2016. This represents approximately 30% of the total population of Pickering.
Going forward, significant population growth is projected for older adults in Pickering. By
2022, the size of the older adult population in Pickering is projected to reach approximately
46,000, or approximately 38% of the total population. By 2032, the older adult population in
Pickering is projected to reach approximately 68,300, which represents approximately 43% of
the total population.
Figure 1-2 illustrates the existing and future distribution of older adults in Pickering according
to age.
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2022
100%, 68,290
35%, 24,226
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■ 55 - 64 Population ■ 65 - 74 Population 75+ Population
SOURCE: urbanMetrics inc. 2016 population based on 2016 Statistics Canada Census data. 2022 and 2032
population based on Ontario Ministry of Finance Ontario Population Projections Update, 2017 — 2041 and the
City of Pickering 20 Year Population Forecast.
Figure 1-3 illustrates that the neighbourhoods in Pickering that account for the largest
concentrations of older adult residents include: Liverpool, Amberlea, City Centre and West
Shore.
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The City Centre has, by far, the highest older adult population density of any neighbourhood
in Pickering, with older adults representing close to 50% of the total population base. The
City Centre neighbourhood also accounts for the greatest concentration of residents who are
75 years of age or older. The rapidly growing older adult population is creating increased
demand for programs and services in Pickering.
Figure 1-3: Map of Pickering Older Adult (55+) Population by Neighbourhood
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In Pickering, females account for approximately 53% of the older adult population.
Recognizing that women have a higher life expectancy compared to men, females represent
an increasing share of the older adult population and the gender bias is more pronounced as
age increases"; with females representing 65% of the older adult population in Pickering that
is 85 years of age or older.
Living as a couple, either with a spouse or common-law partner, is the most common living
arrangement for older adults in Pickering, however, many live alone, and are, therefore, more
vulnerable to social isolation. The percentage of older adults living alone is particularly high in
the City Centre and Liverpool neighbourhoods, due to the composition of the housing stock.
For example, approximately 75% of the housing stock in the City Centre neighbourhood is
comprised of high-density apartment units, compared to just 9% for Pickering as a whole.
In general, the current generation of older adults maintains greater wealth than previous
generations"', however, many older adults still depend on fixed incomes, and many retirees
face precarious financial security. The growing number of older adults using food banks, for
example, is a reflection of the financial vulnerability of many older adults face and exemplifies
the increasing daily costs of living, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area. "' In Pickering,
there are several neighbourhoods which demonstrate a high concentration of low-income
seniors, namely: Liverpool, City Centre, Bay Ridges, Village East, Amberlea and West Shore.
In terms of ethnic origins, Pickering has historically had a strong concentration of residents
with English-speaking European backgrounds (e.g. English; Scottish; Irish). Over the past
twenty years however, the city's population has become increasingly more diverse, with a
growing proportion of residents with Asian and Middle Eastern backgrounds. Going forward,
an increasing proportion of Pickering's older adults will be represented by visible minorities
and more culturally diverse groups. This will, most certainly, have implications with respect to
the design and delivery of City -run programs and services targeting older adult residents.
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2.0 Methodology
The Pickering AFCP has been built upon extensive community engagement with local
residents, community service organizations, municipal staff and elected officials.
The actions identified in this plan are based on the insights and involvement of more than 500
older adults, including information gathered through an online survey and direct face-to-face
workshops with community leaders and engaged citizens.
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• Established project team relations/reporting
• Clarified project objectives
• Identified key stakeholders
• Reviewed primary issues for local older adults
• Identified data gaps
• Reviewed parallel studies and policies
• Established communication protocols
• Reviewed background materials
• Established demographic profile of older adults
• Developed comprehensive inventory of older adult programs
and services
• Identified best practices and benchmarks
• Identified existing resources and gaps
• Prepared SWOT analysis for older adult programs and
services
• Conducted in -the -field research, including:
• Seniors Active Living Fair — 140 participants
• Online survey — 478 fully completed survey responses
• Key stakeholder interviews — Mayor and Council
• Internal and external stakeholder focus group sessions — 8
meetings
• Consolidated research findings related to background
materials, demographics, inventory, best practices, etc.
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• Conducted public workshops to validate survey research
findings
• Established strategic priorities to address the needs of older
adults
• Identified resources and partnerships required to implement
strategic priorities
• Established core elements of Age Friendly Community Plan
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• Translated input from background research and consultation
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3.0 Research Findings
3.1 Inventory of Existing Municipal
Programs for Older Adults
An inventory of existing community resources for older adults that are operated by the City of
Pickering was assembled by the Age Friendly Community Plan project team. While it is
recognized that the City of Pickering is not the exclusive provider of all programs and services
for older adults, this inventory has been assembled to confirm the existing range of programs
and services available for older adults in Pickering and help to identify where the allocation of
municipal resources would help to improve age -friendliness.
More than 60 existing programs and services for older adults in Pickering, which are
operated by the City have been identified. The full inventory has been provided in Appendix
A, and indicates potential opportunities and future directions, which have been considered as
part of the recommended actions presented later in this report.
3.2 Review of Background Documents
The goals and recommended actions outlined in the Age Friendly Community Plan have
drawn on many other local, regional and provincial policy documents and published reports
including, but not limited to, the following:
• WHO Essential Features of
Age Friendly Cities
• WHO Age -Friendly Cities
Project Methodology
• Region of Durham
Transportation Master Plan
• At Home in Durham: Region
of Durham Housing Plan
• City of Pickering Official Plan
(Edition 7)
• City of Pickering Cultural
Strategic Plan
• City of Pickering Recreation
and Parks Master Plan
• City of Pickering Integrated
Transportation Master Plan
• City of Pickering Current
Budget
• Finding the Right Fit: Age -
Friendly Community Planning
• Metrolinx Regional
Transportation Plan
• Region of Durham Age
Friendly Durham Plan
• Seaton Sustainable Place -
Making Guidelines
• Pickering City Centre Urban
Design Guidelines
• City of Pickering Accessibility
Plan
• Pickering Public Library
Master Plan
• City of Pickering Seniors
Business Plan
• City of Pickering Capital
Budget
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Focusing on background documents prepared by, or on behalf of the City of Pickering, the
policies and recommendations pertaining to older adults and/or seniors from a number of the
key background documents noted above have been summarized in the following subsections.
City of Pickering Official Plan
The City of Pickering Official Plan (Edition 8) provides an overarching policy
framework for building complete communities for people of all ages and
abilities.
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Pickering Official Plan
Edition 8
Section 6.4(c), for example, encourages the provisions of affordable and
supportive housing options for individuals with special needs, including low-
income residents and seniors.
Section 7.8(g) encourages the location of new seniors' centre in the City Centre
neighbourhood. Furthermore, Section 7.9 indicates that there is an opportunity for new
community facilities to be designed as multi-purpose facilities designed to meet the needs of
seniors, youth and other population segments. The new community centre planned in
downtown Pickering, which will be dedicated to programming for youth and seniors, reflects
these policies.
Future updates to the City of Pickering Official Plan should consider more emphasis on older
adults and age -friendliness, recognizing that the older adult population is growing at a rapid
pace, and that by making improvements to enhance the quality of life for local older adults,
there are benefits shared by residents of all ages.
City of Pickering Cultural Strategic Plan
The City of Pickering Cultural Strategic Plan indicates that an inclusive
approach to cultural planning and development must address the needs of
seniors. The plan identifies the preferred cultural and leisure activities of
seniors, restrictions or barriers to participation in cultural events/activities
and gaps with respect to the cultural programs and services available in
Pickering. Input collected from focus group sessions with local seniors
informed the analysis and recommendations.
Section 3.2.5 indicates that "housing developments should be designed to
support residents through their lifespan and not segregate seniors, but integrate them in the
community."
Section 3.2.7 indicates that the most important cultural activities for local seniors include,
crafts, heritage activities (e.g. Scottish and Irish celebrations), music, theatre, computer
education, graphics and honour library. Notable gaps in Pickering include, dancing (e.g. line,
clog, etc.), Zumba, Tai Chi, art classes, indoor walking club.
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Future updates to the City of Pickering Cultural Strategic Plan should place greater emphasis
on the increasing diversity of older adults and/or seniors in Pickering and identifying the types
of programs and services that would encourage community engagement and social
participation, regardless of cultural background.
City of Pickering Recreation and Parks Master Plan
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Recreation & Parks Master Plan
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The City of Pickering Recreation and Parks Master Plan acknowledges the
large and rapidly growing population of older adults, and the corresponding
increase in demand for health and wellness programs, arts and cultural
programs and programs that encourage social interaction and cognitive
stimulation. Providing a dedicated space for older adults and seniors was
identified as one of the top 5 priorities for public spending on recreation and
parks facilities in Pickering. This new facility is intended to replace the aging
East Shore Community Centre, which was identified as being in poor condition. The new
facility is planned to include a full-size gymnasium, dedicated spaces specifically for seniors
and youth and multi-purpose spaces.
The City of Pickering Recreation and Parks Master Plan highlights a number of promising
practices with respect to recreational opportunities for older adults, including:
• Lack of amenities such as shade, seating, washrooms and water fountains act as a
barrier to participation;
• Seniors' housing facilities and/or older adult clubs are expanding function as
community hubs, which offer a comprehensive array of programs and services (e.g.
financial planning; health care; housing; recreation; etc.); and,
• Parks and Recreation Ontario has developed a framework referred to as HIGH FIVE,
which is intended to encourage widespread participation amongst older adults.
Pickering is currently well-positioned with respect to older adults and/or seniors, in relation to
the City's parks and recreation planning. Going forward, it will be important to ensure that
age -friendly considerations continue to be embedded in future updates.
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City of Pickering Integrated Transportation Master Plan
The City of Pickering Integrated Transit Master Plan, which is currently
ongoing, is intended to provide strategic direction with respect to the policies,
programs and infrastructure improvements required to address existing and
future transportation needs in Pickering. Phase 1 of the City of Pickering
Integrated Transit Master Plan summarizes the findings from public
engagement workshops. Approximately 29% of survey respondents for
Phase 1 were older adults. Public input received at public engagement
workshops indicated that improved transportation options are needed for
seniors, and bus stops must be located closer to recreation facilities.
Examples of key issues identified through the consultation process with older adults include:
• Limited connections between public transit services and population destinations, such
as shopping and seniors' centres;
• Frequency of public transit services is inconvenient (e.g. 30 -minute service);
• Lack of coordination and integration between Durham Region Transit, GO Transit and
Toronto Transit Commission;
• Not enough existing bus shelters and more information and seating amenities are
required;
• Lack of mid -block pedestrian connections;
• Maintenance, accessibility and safety of sidewalks require improvements;
• Limited parking options in the City Centre neighbourhood and along the waterfront;
and,
• Traffic and congestion along major roads (e.g. Kingston Road, Brock Road).
Pickering is currently well-positioned with respect to older adults and/or seniors, in relation to
the City's transportation planning, with a number of policies and recommendations in place to
address issues commonly faced by local residents. Going forward, it will be important to
ensure that age -friendly considerations continue to be embedded in future updates, and that
emerging transportation trends (e.g. autonomous vehicles, ridehailing services) are
considered.
City of Pickering Accessibility Plan
The City of Pickering Accessibility Plan establishes a framework to guide the
accessibility standards for the municipality to ensure compliance with
Provincial regulations. The Plan provides integrated accessibility standards
with respect to the built environment, transportation, employment, information
and communications.
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Pickering is currently well-positioned, with the majority of the policies and recommendations
included in the City of Pickering Accessibility Plan intended to address the needs of local
seniors and/or older adults.
City of Pickering Capital Budget & Current Budget
The City of Pickering Capital Budget indicates that as of 2018, $26,950,000
was allocated for the development of new seniors' and youth community
centre planned in the City Centre neighbourhood. It also indicates that a total
of $27,705,000 is allocated to this project between 2018 and 2022.
The City of Pickering Current Budget indicates that the following budget items
were included for the following initiatives related specifically to seniors and/or
older adults:
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Draft
Capit I Budget
PICKERING
2018
Draft
Current Budget
• Age Friendly Community Plan
• OACAO Active Living Fair/Aging Well Expo & Speaker Series
• June Seniors' Month Celebration
• Seniors Snow Removal Program
• Low Income Seniors/Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Grant
• Grants to Seniors' Clubs (e.g. PROBUS, South Pickering Seniors Club)
Recognizing the significant ongoing and future older adult population growth in Pickering,
greater resources should be allocated to serve this demographic going forward.
Pickering City Centre Urban Design Guidelines
The Pickering City Centre Urban Design Guidelines establishes a framework
to guide the development of the City Centre neighbourhood, and reinforce
this area as the heart of the community. Demonstrating commitment to
innovative design of a barrier -free and accessible City Centre is among the
guiding principles. One of the central features planned for the City Centre in
future years is the seniors and youth community centre.
Although intended to benefit all people, the Pickering City Centre Urban
Design Guidelines also include guidelines and recommendations that especially address the
needs of older adults and seniors. For example, Section 3.4.3 indicates that "transit stops
shall be located next to uses that generate high transit use such as seniors residences..."
The Pickering City Centre Urban Design Guidelines should include additional guidelines to
make the built environment in the City Centre more age friendly, recognizing that seniors
and/or older adults account for the majority of the population in this area. Currently, the only
guidelines that relate specifically to seniors and/or older adults are related to transit. There
Pickering City Centre
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should be greater emphasis on older adults and age -friendliness, recognizing the related
benefits that would be shared by residents of all ages.
City of Pickering Adults 55+ Business Plan
The City of Pickering Adults 55+ Business Plan establishes a plan to ensure
that high quality leisure facilities, programs and events are available to older
adults (i.e. 55 years of age or older) in Pickering, recognizing the growing
population and increased demand for programs and services.
PICK?RING
Adults 55+
Business Plan
The goals of the Plan include:
• To share information and maintain regular and open communication with older adults in
Pickering to assess and meet their leisure service needs.
• To review existing programs and implement new programs to provide high quality
leisure opportunities for adults in accessible locations.
• To provide support with activities, communications and trips for existing Seniors Clubs
operating in Pickering.
• To effectively market programs and events to Pickering residents.
• To optimize the use of existing recreational facilities.
• To establish a new multi -use facility in the City Centre neighbourhood.
• To establish a new multi -use facility to serve future residents living in Seaton.
The City's Adults 55+ Business Plan should be revisited and revised periodically to monitor
progress and ensure that strategic directions are up-to-date and reflect the prevailing needs
of the local older adult population.
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3.3 Marketing Practices
Although a variety of methods are currently used by the City to
market programs and services for older adults, 47% of local
residents who responded to the public survey undertaken as
part of this study do not believe that marketing materials and
communications are reaching all residents. This suggests that
current marketing strategies employed by the City should be
reconsidered and adapted accordingly to ensure that there is
greater awareness of the programs and services available for
older adults in Pickering.
There are a number of inherent challenges related to the
delivery of marketing materials and communications targeted at
older adults (e.g. delivering communications in urban and rural
settings; delivering communications to isolated and/or highly
vulnerable older adults; etc.). Most notably, there is a
generational divide within the older adult population segment,
whereby those who 75 years of age or greater generally have
less familiarity and more limited access to technology, compared to those who are
years of age. Both familiarity and access to technology are important determinants of
communication preferences.
Figure 3-1: 55+ Aging
Well Together Newsletter
under 75
While many older adults still rely on traditional information sources to access information
about programs and services available locally, going forward, more and more older adults will
be comfortable with technology and electronic communications. Recognizing that a transition
period is underway with respect to the preferred marketing and communications preferences
of older adults, communications targeted at older adults must continue to be delivered in more
traditional formats (e.g. newspapers; community bulletin boards; hard -copy information
guides; etc.), in addition to more modern formats (e.g. email; social media; etc.). Going
forward, it is anticipated that trend towards more electronic communications will continue, as
suggested by survey respondents; with approximately 40% of survey respondents having
indicated that their preferred method of receiving communications was via email.
3.4 Funding Options
Despite the need for additional funding to support programs and services for older adults, the
range of existing funding options for the implementation of programs and services for older
adults is very limited in Pickering, elsewhere in Durham Region and throughout the Province.
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under 75
While many older adults still rely on traditional information sources to access information
about programs and services available locally, going forward, more and more older adults will
be comfortable with technology and electronic communications. Recognizing that a transition
period is underway with respect to the preferred marketing and communications preferences
of older adults, communications targeted at older adults must continue to be delivered in more
traditional formats (e.g. newspapers; community bulletin boards; hard -copy information
guides; etc.), in addition to more modern formats (e.g. email; social media; etc.). Going
forward, it is anticipated that trend towards more electronic communications will continue, as
suggested by survey respondents; with approximately 40% of survey respondents having
indicated that their preferred method of receiving communications was via email.
3.4 Funding Options
Despite the need for additional funding to support programs and services for older adults, the
range of existing funding options for the implementation of programs and services for older
adults is very limited in Pickering, elsewhere in Durham Region and throughout the Province.
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Historically, the City of Pickering has been quite successful in securing grants to provide
funding for older adult programs and services. For example, the City has been successful in
securing the following grants on an annual basis:
Type Description
Seniors Community
Grant
New Horizons for
Seniors Grant
Number of
Seniors Impacted
Annually
City applies for annual grant of $8,000
to organize a free Active Living Fair,
which provides information about
programs and services for older adults.
The event includes information booths,
a luncheon and guest speakers focusing
relevant topics for older adults.
City applies for annual grant up to
$25,000 to start a new recreational
program and purchase supplies as
required; with the requirement that the
program needs to be sustainable after
the initial grant year.
1,000+
5,000+
Seniors Active Living
Centres Grant
City applies for annual grant to provide
funding for programs at the East Shore
Community Centre ($42,700 in 2018)
and the George Ashe Library and
Community Centre ($42,700 in 2018).
There is also a Special Grant, which can
provide up to $15,000 of additional
funding for both facilities. The funding is
generally used for facility upgrades,
staffing, maintenance, supplies and
other miscellaneous costs.
1,500+
Going forward it will be important to continue to apply for these grants, recognizing that the
pool of federal and provincial funding available for older adult programs and services is
currently very limited, while the demand is growing in -step with significant older adult
population growth. The Provincial government provides an inventory of grants by sector
(http://www.grants.qov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en/OntarioGrants/GrantOpportunities/GrantsbySec
for/index.htrr ), including grants for seniors. However, the funding window for many
government grant programs is limited (e.g. two years), and funding is not available in
perpetuity. Going forward, it will be important to explore new grants and funding sources as
they emerge based on Provincial and Federal mandates and budgets.
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3.5 Allocation of Fees
The City currently utilizes three different lenses to determine eligibility for subsidized
programs and services for older adults in Pickering. These include: age, income and
physical limitations. However, these three lenses are not universally applied to all
programs, nor are they consistent across all City departments.
For most existing City programs and services for older adults, age is currently the primary
determinant of eligibility for discounts and subsidies. However, there are varying definitions of
older adults between City departments, and even within departments. For example, there are
specific recreation programs that are provided at discounted rates for residents who are 55
years of age or older, however, residents who are 65 years of age or older are able to
participate in any City program at a discounted rate.
The inconsistencies within the current approach to delivering discounted programming to
older adults leads to confusion and a lack of awareness about eligibility. Recognizing the
substantial growth forecast with respect to Pickering's older adult population, an eligibility
model that universally delivers subsidies based on age, and age alone is simply not financially
feasible going forward. Future growth rates and increases in the demand for municipal
programs and services amongst older adults will greatly outpace future budget increases in
Pickering. Therefore, changes are required to ensure that the City can continue to deliver
vital programs and services at the highest level possible.
From a policy perspective, the pervasive use of discounts and subsidies for people of a
certain age is quickly proving to be an unsustainable delivery model for programs and
services delivered by governments of all types. Instead, the adoption of a delivery model
based on ability -to -pay is becoming more prevalent.
To maintain consistency, it is recommended that the City of Pickering create a harmonized
definition of older adults, applicable across all City departments and for all seniors clubs
supported by the City (e.g. Greenwood Seniors Club, Claremont Seniors Club, St. Martins
Seniors Club, Rouge Hill Seniors Club, South Pickering Seniors Club, etc.). Harmonizing the
age definition of older adults across all City departments, would help to minimize confusion
and improve the clarity of communications for older adults in Pickering.
To alleviate the growing financial strains of delivering City -operated programs and services,
and to help ensure that all households have equitable access to programs and services —
regardless of age, income, or other factors — the City of Pickering should consider introducing
an ability -to -pay model, whereby eligibility for subsidized services would be determined
based on residents' needs and financial capacity to pay for programs and services, rather
than age. Many communities in Ontario (e.g. City of Mississauga, Town of Halton Hills, City of
Kingston, etc.) have successfully implemented `ability -to -pay programs' designed to ensure
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that all residents, including low-income older adults are able to access municipal programs
and services.
Recognizing the rapid pace of growth amongst the older adult population in Pickering (see
Figure 1-2), there will undoubtedly be a notable increase in terms of the demand for municipal
programs and services. However, municipal resources are limited and future growth rates
among older adults will significantly outpace future budget increases in Pickering. Therefore,
changes are necessary to ensure that the City of Pickering can continue to deliver high quality
programs and services to all local residents, without placing additional financial burden on all
taxpayers, for example, through an increase in property taxes. The implementation of an
ability -to -pay framework would help to ensure equitable access to programs and services for
Pickering residents, by prioritizing subsidies for those with the greatest financial need. It
would also help to ensure that the City does not impose an unfair financial burden on low-
income residents with limited financial means.
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3.6 Age Friendly Best Practices
Since the release of the WHO age -friendly planning framework in 2006, many communities
across Canada, have undertaken age friendly planning initiatives. The City of Pickering is
now among 80+ municipalities in Ontario committed to the global age friendly initiative."
Age friendly policy measures from other communities across Canada have been researched
to provide examples of potential actions that could be undertaken to improve age friendliness
in Pickering. Examples of best practices that have been implemented in communities across
Canada have been highlighted for each age friendly community dimension.
Transportation
Edmonton, AB — Edmonton Transit Service has launched an outreach program used to
educated and familiarize older adults with the local transit network. As part of the program,
ETS has also developed a training program that equips all transit operators with the tools and
supports they need to respond better to the needs of older adult riders, including those with
mobility challenges.
Ottawa, ON — The City of Ottawa has introduced audible pedestrian signals, pedestrian
countdown timers and infrared pedestrian detection sensors in targeted neighbourhoods with
high concentrations of older adult residents.
Kingston, ON — Kingston Transit offer Transit Traveling Training for those interested in
learning about the services of Kingston Transit and Kingston Access Bus.
Housing
Barrie, ON — The City of Barrie's Property Tax Deferral Program allows eligible property
owners (e.g. any property owner aged 65 or older and/or any individual who is currently
receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program) to have their property taxes
"frozen" at the base level from the year prior to the application, without any interest accrual
until the property is sold or otherwise changes ownership.
Toronto, ON — The City of Toronto's HomeShare Pilot Project matches older adults with
university and college students. Typically, 5-7 hours of household chores or services (e.g.
gardening; household cleaning; shopping; pet care; meal preparation; companionship; etc.)
are provided on a weekly basis in exchange for reduced rent. This type of program provides
an opportunity for companionship, helps to reduce isolation and enhances safety/security for
older adults. It also provides an opportunity to improve housing affordability and reduce
maintenance, allowing older adults to remain in their homes for longer.
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°Social Participation
London, ON — The City of London's Seniors' Hub & Satellite Service Model was established
to create neighbourhood social and recreational programs that are separate and distinct from
programs offered at the City's primary facilities for older adults. Programs at satellite facilities
help to improve access to opportunities for social participation by delivering social and
recreational programs at a neighbourhood level, helping to ensure that older adults remain
active and engaged. As part of this program, a Seniors' Satellites Tool Kit has been
developed to guide other communities in developing a similar service delivery model.
OA) Respect & Social Inclusion
Calgary, AB — The City of Calgary's Age Friendly Business Checklist was established to help
seniors identify businesses and organizations with services and amenities that can
accommodate their needs using an interactive map. There is also a checklist for businesses
to self -assess their current age -friendly characteristics. Items included in the checklist are
related to: entrances, signage, materials, stairways, flooring, washrooms, etc.
Rossburn, MB — The Town of Rossburn's Age Friendly Access Awareness Event is hosted
to educate youth and local businesses about the challenges older adults encounter when
doing regular daily activities to help eliminate barriers for older adults.
Civic Participation & Employment
Peterborough, ON — The Best Before Date media campaign was launched to combat
discrimination based on age, and to educate the local community about the value of the aging
population. This program was intended to demonstrate the valuable knowledge and
experience that older adults can offer in the workplace and ensure that older adults are
respected for their contributions in the community.
Communication & Information
Toronto, ON — The Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (TC LIHN) operates the
Community Navigation & Access Program ("CNAP") as a one-stop, central online information
source for over 30 local community health and support services organizations to help improve
coordination of service delivery and access to services. This program involves the
coordination of intake and referrals to help connect older adults to the appropriate local
services. The Toronto Seniors Helpline has also been established as part of CNAP.
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Ottawa, ON — Household Assistance and Demand Diversion Program was established to
connect with individuals on the waiting list for long-term care spaces at the Glebe Centre to
understand their current challenges (e.g. managing daily needs) to determine if there are
strategies that can be implemented to avoid, or delay the need for placement in a long-term
care facility.
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Outdoor Space & Buildings
London, ON — The City of London developed an age friendly parks revitalization checklist in
partnership with Western University as a means to score and evaluate the age -friendliness of
local parks in terms of walkability, seating, washrooms, water fountains, park amenities,
signage, safety and accessibility. The checklist provides a standardized measurement
system that helps to prioritize park upgrades with respect to accessibility features, amenities
etc.
Ottawa, ON — The City of Ottawa has implemented a new program to install age -friendly
benches in various locations (e.g. along sidewalks; in areas with high concentrations of older
adults; near amenities frequented by older adults) validated through a focus group workshop
with older adults. Specific design parameters for age -friendly rest areas include"':
• Shade;
• Unobstructed floor area;
• Seating with armrests and backrests; and,
• Appropriate seating height (e.g. 50± cm).
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4.0 Consultation Overview
4.1 Consultation Approach
The consultation strategy for the Age Friendly Community Plan involved three primary
audiences. The approach used to collect input about age friendly considerations in Pickering
involved a variety of consultation initiatives, which have been summarized in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1: Consultation Approach Overview
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Active Living Fair October 24, 2018
• Format: Live audience polling
• Total Participants:
Public Survey November 1 — 30, 2018
• Format: Online and hard -copy public survey
• Total Participants:
Public Workshops November 27, 2018
• Format: Live audience polling (x2)
• Total Participants:
Focus Group Meetings November 6, 2018
• Format: Round -table discussions (x2)
• Participants: Age Friendly Steering Committee;
Seniors Council
Focus Group Meetings November 13, 2018
• Format: Round -table discussions (x4)
• Participants: Municipal Staff; Senior Management
Team
Mayor & Council Interviews November 6, 8 and 20, 2018
• Format: In-person interviews (x3)
Focus Group Meetings November 22, 2018
• Format: Round -table discussions (x4)
• Participants: Government Agencies; Service
Agencies; Seniors Residences; Seniors Clubs
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4.2 Consultation Findings
Overall, the majority of older adults are satisfied with the existing policies, programs, services
and infrastructure in Pickering. Some highlights of existing strengths with respect to age -
friendliness in Pickering include:
• Engaged and motivated Seniors Council
• Many popular recreational programs (e.g. aquatics; pickleball)
• Expansive open spaces for participating in outdoor recreational activities
• Vibrant neighbourhoods and active grassroots community organizations for older
adults
• Approachable and accessible customer service provided by City staff
• Innovative new recreation facility for seniors and youth planned in the City Centre
• Pickering Recreation Complex offers almost 250,000 square feet of multi-purpose
recreational space in a central location
Nevertheless, a variety of actions could be implemented to make Pickering more age friendly.
The key issues from the consultation initiatives outlined in Figure 4-1 have been detailed on
the following pages and categorized according to the respective WHO Age Friendly
Community Dimensions. These key issues consider age friendly improvements that are
required in Pickering. The top four priorities to improve age friendliness in Pickering are
related to the following community dimensions:
1 2 3
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Housing
This age friendly dimension refers to the availability of appropriate,
affordable housing for older adults that incorporates flexibility
through adaptive features and a variety of styles and locations.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• The supply of housing types that are most suitable
for older adults and have the greatest demand are
very scarce (e.g. bungalows).
• New housing developments generally don't meet
the demands of older adults (e.g. too many stairs).
• Limited rental housing options are available for
older adults in Pickering.
• There is insufficient capacity and long waiting
periods for rent -geared -to -income and long-term
care type units.
• Affordability is declining as housing prices, property
taxes, maintenance costs and/or rental rates rise.
• Limited programs and services are available to
support independence for older adults who choose
to age in their own homes.
Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
"MPAC recently reassessed
our home and the assessed
value has skyrocketed. We
live on our pension so the
taxes are becoming
increasingly difficult to pay.
Our income is not rising but
our property taxes are."
Survey Respondent
• Two new long-term care facilities (Orchard Villa; Bay Ridges).
• Four new retirement homes (Chartwell Parkway Retirement Residence; Chartwell
Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence; VIVA Pickering Retirement Community;
Abbeylawn Manor).
• Four new social housing facilities that accept seniors (Fairport Lodge; St. Martin's
Centre; Villa Valeau; William Peak Co-op).
• World's first fully accessible condominium approved by Council (Axess Condos).
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Community Support & Health Services
This age friendly dimension refers to the availability of community -
related services delivered by charitable organizations, faith groups,
cultural organizations, private sector businesses and other community
partners that support independence, physical health and mental well-
being.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• There is a general lack of awareness about the
programs and services available locally, and where
this information can be accessed.
• The process of navigating the wide range of
community support and health services is complex
and overwhelming for older adults and caregivers.
• High costs of community support and health
services often hinders access to timely and
appropriate care for older adults.
• There is limited capacity to accept more clients or
expand variety of programming for community
support and health services for older adults who
can't leave their homes.
33%
Responded that they have
difficulty finding information
about community health and
support services they require.
Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
• Seniors Snow Removal Program offers discounted snow clearing services for local
seniors and persons with disabilities with physical limitations.
• Youth Snow Removal Program is offered to older adult residents (i.e. 55+) who are
matched with a youth residing in the same neighbourhood who receive volunteer hours
for shoveling snow.
• Carea Community Health Centre recently opened a new full-service facility in Pickering
to address growing demand for community support and health services, with an
emphasis on serving older adults to reflect the demographic composition of the
surrounding area.
• The Durham Health Connection Line offers information regarding a range of health-
related issues, provided by Durham Region public health staff who respond to
telephone inquiries, and make referrals to community support and health services.
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Transportation
This age friendly dimension refers to the condition and design of
transportation -related infrastructure such as signage, traffic lights
and sidewalks. Affordability and accessibility are also key
considerations.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• Public transit schedules and the frequency of
service on some routes are not convenient (e.g.
30+ minute service).
• There is inequality in terms of access to public
transit throughout the entire City.
• Information about public transit services is
confusing and there are misconceptions about
service coverage.
• The distribution of bus shelters throughout the City
is limited and not all bus shelters are accessible.
• There is a lack of coordination between Durham
Region Transit and other public transit providers in
nearby communities (e.g. Toronto Transit
Commission).
• On-demand/specialized transit services are
unreliable and the registration process can be
difficult for older adults.
• The maintenance and design of roads and
sidewalks creates hazards for older adults.
• • • •
"Going to major locations such
as Pickering Town Centre or
the Pickering Recreation
Complex by bus should not
take 1 hour when it takes 10
minutes by car."
Survey Respondent
"The transit schedules are
difficult to read and very
confusing for me."
Survey Respondent
Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
• Durham Region Transit offers discounted fares for individuals 65 years of age or older.
• Pilot project launched at Pickering Parkway Terminal to enhance wayfinding,
navigation and accessibility.
• DRT conducts outreach to older adults, including hosting information events at
retirement homes and other locations.
• The City's transportation grant enables members of local Seniors Clubs access to
transportation at a subsidized rate to attend activities.
• Expanded DRT Pulse service along Kingston Road.
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Communication & Information
This age friendly dimension refers to the availability and accessibility of
information about community events and services in formats that are
appropriate for older adults. Targeted outreach initiatives to vulnerable
population segments are also key considerations.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• There is confusion regarding eligibility requirements
for "age -friendly" and "seniors" programs.
• No centralized information resource or database for
older adult programs and services available locally.
• Significant variation exists in terms of the
communication preferences of older adults.
• Outreach to those who are isolated and/or most
vulnerable is challenging.
• There is a lack of coordination with private
businesses, community organizations and other
community partners.
• There are not enough public forums where
important information is shared with the community.
• The information shared in public communications
can often be confusing for older adults.
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Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
• Font size tool embedded in City of Pickering webpages allows zoom in option.
• Adults 55+ webpage used by City staff to share relevant information to older adults.
• Public WiFi is provided at all City of Pickering facilities, Millennium Square and
Kinsmen Park, which allows older adults to connect online to friends and family using
mobile devices.
• Virtual town hall meetings provide older adults an opportunity to ask Mayor Ryan
questions from the comfort of their own homes.
• Coffee chats provide older adults an opportunity to meet Mayor Ryan and ask
community -related questions in a small, informal setting.
• Enlarged font size on the 55+ pages of the City's Leisure Guide.
• Promotional campaign and newsletters prepared by the City's Seniors Council.
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Social Participation
This age friendly dimension refers to opportunities for regular
interaction with family and friends to support mental health and
community awareness.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• There is significant variation in the ability of older
adults to pay for programs and the need for
financial assistance.
• Infrequent communications and incomplete or
inaccurate information about programs and
services negatively impact social participation.
• There is a wide spectrum of ages, abilities,
interests, needs and expectations amongst older
adults.
• Scheduling for recreation and leisure activities is
not flexible, particularly for older adults who are
employed.
• There is significant competition for access to space
to deliver programs and services that encourage
social participation among older adults.
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"Membership and programs at
the Pickering Recreation
Complex are too expensive for
retirees on a fixed income who
are not yet 65."
Survey Respondent
Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
• Numerous free programs and events operated by Pickering Library (e.g. seniors social;
library home service; etc.)
• Numerous low cost/no cost programs and events operated by the Community Services
Department (e.g. pickleball; aquatics; aquamotion; concerts in the park, etc.)
• Several active grassroots community organizations for older adults (e.g. Durham Tamil
Association Seniors' Group; Indo Canadian Cultural Association of Durham Seniors'
Group; Greenwood Seniors Club; Claremont Seniors Club; St. Martins Seniors Club;
South Pickering Seniors Club; Rouge Hill Seniors Club; Pickering Lawn Bowling Club;
Royal Canadian Legion; Pickering Soccer Club)
• Securing funding through grants (e.g. seniors community grant; new horizons for
seniors grant; seniors active living centre grant; transportation grant)
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Respect & Social Inclusion
This age friendly dimension refers to community attitudes, such as
a general feeling of respect, refuting ageism and recognizing the
important role that older adults play in society.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• There are limited opportunities for older adults to
provide input on public issues.
• Customer service does not always meet the needs
of older adults, which are becoming increasingly
diverse.
• Older adults are not always valued or appropriately
recognized for their contributions in Pickering.
• Older adults have limited representation of boards
and committees.
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"Provide activities that also
encourage a mixed age
interactive experience so that
different generations are more
familiar with each other leading
to a better understand and
more respectful relationship"
Survey Respondent
Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
• 55+ Advisory Council provides strategic advice to the Community Services
Department.
• Civic awards program delivers formal recognition to older adults that make an
outstanding contribution to their community.
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0Civic Participation & Employment
IJO= This age friendly dimension refers to opportunities to be involved in
aspects of community life that extend beyond typical day-to-day
activities. Employment opportunities for older adults and
recognition of valuable experience that older adult employees can
bring to the workplace.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• There is a lack of awareness about volunteer
opportunities available in Pickering and where to
find information about how to get involved.
• Older adults do not have equal access to
employment.
• There are misconceptions about the skills and
capabilities of older adults in the workforce.
• Older adults are often overlooked by community
organizations seeking volunteers.
• There is a lack of volunteer training available for
older adults.
15%
Responded that older adults
are not made aware of
volunteer opportunities.
Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
• Pickering Museum Village volunteer program provides opportunities for older adults to
share and develop skills, interact and socialize, and connect with all generations
through program delivery.
• Online voting that provides voters with more flexibility and convenience, reduces wait
times at voting locations, delivers quick and accurate results, allows students and
vacationers to vote from "anywhere" and provides voters with accessibility needs
greater independence when casting their ballot.
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Outdoor Spaces & Buildings
This age friendly dimension refers to condition, design and
accessibility of public spaces such as parks, community centres,
municipal offices, etc.
What We Heard from the Community:
Key Issues
• Coverage of sidewalks, lighting and pedestrian
crossings is limited in certain locations throughout
the City.
• Pathway design improvements are required for
safety, accessibility and year-round access.
• There are not enough pedestrian connections from
residential neighbourhoods to the primary public
transit corridors.
• The availability of seating and rest areas is limited
throughout the City.
• There is a lack of public washrooms, particularly in
parks and other outdoor areas.
• Older adults face increased accessibility challenges
that impact comfort and safety when using outdoor
spaces.
• No existing age friendly urban design standards are
available to guide existing and future development.
• Regardless of personal mobility considerations,
many older adults struggle with parking
accessibility.
• • • •
"Park and street benches
would encourage and benefit
seniors if they are out walking.
Sometimes we need to stop
and rest!"
Survey Respondent
Examples of Initiatives Already Underway
• Sidewalk installations are planned according to the City's Five Year Accessibility Plan
• Accessibility renovations/upgrades at Civic Complex, Pickering Recreation Complex
• Improved accessibility at the Pickering Museum Village and northern community
centres
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5.0 Age Friendly
Community Plan
5.1 Vision & Guiding Principles
Vision
Pickering is an accessible, responsive and inclusive municipality where policies, programs,
services and infrastructure are in place to ensure that all residents enjoy a high quality of life
and remain connected to the local community as they age.
Guiding Principles
The intended outcome of the Age Friendly Community Plan is to develop and nurture an age
friendly city that:
1) Recognizes the great diversity among older persons;
2) Promotes their inclusion and contribution in all areas of community life;
3) Respects their decisions and lifestyle choices; and,
4) Anticipates and responds flexibly to aging -related needs and preferences.
5.2 Structure, Timeframe & Costing
The Age Friendly Community Plan has been structured as follows:
• Objectives: Based on input from local residents and stakeholders, several objectives
have been established for each of the eight age friendly community dimensions.
• Recommended Actions: A series of recommended actions have been identified to
provide a roadmap for how each objective can be achieved in order to help improve
age friendliness in Pickering.
A total of 68 recommended actions have been included as part of the Age Friendly
Community Plan.
The timeframe for the Age Friendly Community Plan is intended to extend until 2023 and the
recommended actions have been categorized as illustrated in Figure 5-1. The timeframe has
been identified for each recommended action as part of the Age Friendly Community Plan.
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Figure 5-1: Timeframe for Recommended Actions
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LONG-TERM
Each recommended action has also been categorized according to the estimated cost for
implementation. Figure 5-2 illustrates the order of magnitude costing for the recommended
actions.
Figure 5-2: Order of Magnitude Costing for Recommended Actions
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5.3 Age Friendly Goals & Recommended
Actions
Housing
This age friendly dimension refers to the availability of appropriate,
affordable housing for older adults that incorporates flexibility
through adaptive features and a variety of styles and locations.
Objective: The City of Pickering will strive to implement local policies and act as an advocate
for access to a variety of accessible and affordable housing options for older adults.
Action
1.1 1 The City should develop a comprehensive housing strategy
that focuses on the need for delivering more lifecycle
housing options, including affordable and accessible units to
support changing demographic conditions.
1.2 I Advocate for additional funding for supportive housing and
long-term care facilities for older adults.
Timeframe Costing
4121.
1.3 ' Evaluate and consider financial implications of implementing
a "freeze" on property taxes for older adults with lower
incomes.
1.4
Consider partnering with local high schools to establish a
new intergenerational program, where students provide in-
home assistance for older adults in exchange for fulfillment
of compulsory volunteer participation.
1.5 Create a centralized database of age -friendly home -
maintenance services providers in Pickering. This
information would be available would be available along -side
other information relevant to older adults (see action 4.4)
1.6 Explore options for partnering with other community and
social service agencies for the creation and deliver of an
education program that provides assistance for older adults
and caregivers to access grants, rebates and other benefits
related to home modifications, accessibility devices, etc.
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Action
Timeframe
Costing
1.7
Explore the possibility of partnering with post- secondary
institutions such as Centennial College and Durham College
to undertake a home sharing pilot project that connects older
adults wishing to rent out space in their homes with students
in search of affordable housing.
1.8 Explore the possibility of partnering with the Region of
Durham, and/or other social service agencies to develop a
diversion program that identifies a range of available
supports that would enable older adults to safely remain in
their own homes for as long as possible before moving into
a long-term care facility.
1.9
Building on the recommendation of At Home in Durham:
Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024, explore the feasibility of
providing financial incentives for residential developers who
deliver a specified percentage of affordable rental housing
units for older adults with low and moderate incomes.
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3-4 4YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
Community Support & Health Services
This age friendly dimension refers to the availability of community -
related services delivered by charitable organizations, faith groups,
cultural organizations, private sector businesses and other
community partners that support independence, physical health and
mental well-being.
Objective: The City of Pickering will work collaboratively with various community partners to
improve convenient access to a complete range of community support and health services
for older adults.
Action
Timeframe Costing
2.1 ' Partner with a local community support and health services
providers to launch a marketing campaign targeted at
caregivers, to enhance care coordination and improve public
awareness of local programs and services available for older
adults, as well as resources available to support caregivers
(e.g. education and respite programs).
M1-2 YEARS
2.2 Investigate establishing a rating/pre-qualification system to
recognize local charitable organizations, agencies, religious
groups, cultural organizations, private sector businesses,
etc. as recognized age -friendly organizations.
2.3 Create a database of support and health services available
in Pickering that are delivered by certified age friendly
organizations. This database should function as a "one stop
shop" where information about community support and
health services for older adults can be accessed in the same
location(s) as information about other types of programs and
services for older adults in Pickering (see action 4.4).
2.4 Advocate for additional funding for community support and
health services to add new programs and expand the
capacity of existing programs for older adults and
caregivers, including holistic and psychological programs, as
indicated in Community Care Durham: Strategic Plan 2018-
2023.
2.5
Advocate for additional funding for community support and
health services to establish a care coordinator position, to
help navigate the complex range of programs and services
available locally.
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M1-2 YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
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2.6 Partner with local charitable organizations, agencies,
religious groups, cultural organizations, private sector
businesses, and others to establish an older adult
knowledge network to share resources, avoid duplication
and minimize service gaps related to community support
and health services.
E3-4 YEARS
Transportation
This age friendly dimension refers to the condition and design of
transportation -related infrastructure such as signage, traffic lights
and sidewalks. Affordability and accessibility are also key
considerations.
Objective: The City of Pickering will work in partnership with the Durham Region Transit and
Metrolinx to ensure that safe, accessible and convenient transit alternatives are available
throughout the local community.
Action
3.1
Coordinate educational programming and workshops for
seniors to better understand service adjustments and
regional fare -integration systems (Presto). Learning
modules could also be developed to familiarize older adults
with ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft, and other
local ridesharing services, where available.
3.2 Support community partnership(s) which bring together
transportation resources from local service organizations,
private businesses, and volunteers to facilitate personal
transportation options for older adults throughout Pickering.
3.3
Identify opportunities to create and improve pedestrian
connections between residential neighbourhoods and
major transit corridors to improve accessibility.
3.4 Ensure that all planned sidewalk investments identified in
the City's Five -Year Accessibility Plan incorporate age
friendly design, including grade adjustments and tactile
paving at intersections.
3.5
Prioritize snow clearing and maintenance for transit stops,
sidewalks, trails and pathways, particularly in
neighbourhoods with high concentrations of older adults.
3.6 Expand Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Snow
Clearing Program and Seniors Snow Removal Program.
Timeframe
M1-2 YEARS
1-22YEARS
M1-2 YEARS
t1-2 YEARS
Costing
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0
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41111,
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Action Timeframe
3.7 ' Advocate for more frequent public transit service,
particularly in neighbourhoods with high concentrations of
older adults.
3.8 Work with local community care organizations to facilitate
the recruitment of volunteer drivers to assist older adults
with personal transportation for medical appointments,
groceries, errands, events, etc.
3.9 1 In collaboration with Durham Region, install smart timers
and/or extended crosswalk timers at key pedestrian
crossing in areas of Pickering with the highest
concentrations of older adults (e.g. Liverpool; City Centre;
Amberlea; Westshore).
3.10 Request that Durham Regional Transit explore options to
expand the capacity and/or fleet size for on -demand/
specialized transit service vehicles.
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Costing
E3-4 YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
5+ YEARS
0
44.00
Communication & Information
This age friendly dimension refers to the availability and
accessibility of information about community events and services in
formats that are appropriate for older adults. Targeted outreach
initiatives to vulnerable population segments are also key
considerations.
Objective: The City of Pickering will deliver clear and concise communications in multiple
formats to ensure that residents of all ages have access to information about programs and
services available locally.
Action
4.1 I Ensure that all corporate communications, information
guides, registration forms, etc. are user-friendly and
consistent between print and online information sources.
4.2 Ensure that all communications delivered by the City are
available in multiple formats, meet or exceed AODA
compliance standards and indicate the availability of
alternate formats, as directed by the City's Five -Year
Accessibility Plan.
4.3 Encourage information sharing and cross -promotional
activities between the City and community partners to
increase public awareness and knowledge about the full
range of programs and services for older adults in
Pickering.
Timeframe
Costing
4.4 ' Work toward establishing a new comprehensive,
sustainable and user-friendly information guide which
clearly outlines all programs and services available for
older adults in Pickering (e.g. transportation, housing,
community services, health, recreation, etc.). This new and
expanded guide system should include a simplified
classification system to help identify and categorize
programs and services for the benefit of both users and
local service providers.
4.5
Create a webpage with an embedded search tool in
conformity with the World Wide Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) that functions as the central online
information resource for older adults, detailing information
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Action Timeframe Costin
about all of the programs and services included in the
toolkit (see action 4.4).
4.6 Periodically consult with community partners to help
identify best practices and successful strategies for
communication and outreach with older adult audiences.
4.7 Partner with the Pickering Public Library and Durham
Region to offer one-on-one customer service to help
direct older adults to various programs and services
available in Pickering (including those delivered by the
City, local agencies, community organizations, private
sector businesses, among others). Ensure customer
service protocols for older adults are consistent with the
City's Five -Year Accessibility Plan.
4.8 Offer one-on-one or small group guidance in partnership
with Pickering Public Library, Durham Region and
relevant external partners/subject matter experts, to
provide assistance with financial literacy and to raise
awareness of local resources for financial matters.
4.9 Partner with Pickering Public Library to expand computer
and technology education programs, some of which are
currently led by members of the City's Seniors Council.
4.10 Implement a communication campaign in partnership with
Durham Region and/or local agencies, community
organizations, private sector businesses, etc. to articulate
the City of Pickering's commitment to adopt "age -friendly"
community development.
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X1-2 YEARS
M1-2 YEARS
M1-2 YEARS
Social Participation
This age friendly dimension refers to opportunities for regular
interaction with family and friends to support mental health and
community awareness.
Objective: The City of Pickering will provide a diverse range of opportunities for older adult
residents to participate in leisure, recreational, educational, and cultural activities to help
strengthen personal connections to the local community and avoid isolation.
Action Timeframe
5.1 I Establish a "buddy" program that connects older adult
ambassadors with their peers to help encourage their
participation in social and recreational activities.
5.2 Consult directly with older adults with respect to designing,
programming, scheduling, communicating new recreation
and library programs as indicated in the City's Adults 55+
Business Plan (see action 6.1).
' 5.3
M1-2 YEARS
Costing
0
Investigate sponsorship opportunities to cover cost of new
programs for older adults.
5.4 Introduce enhanced programming geared towards specific
cultural, ethnic and religious groups based on consultation
with local cultural organizations, in accordance with the
strategic directions established in the City's Recreation &
Parks Master Plan.
' 5.5
Work with older adult clubs to enhance flexibility and
support for innovative new recreational programs for older
adults at City operated facilities, including to expand:
• Daytime and evening programs
• Drop-in programs
• Programs targeted at those who are 55 — 69 years
of age
• Programs targeted at those who are 70+ years of
age
5.6 Leverage private facilities (e.g. places of worship; schools;
private recreation facilities) in Pickering to supplement City
operated recreation facilities and programs by adding new
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1-22YEARS
0
X1-2 YEARS
X1-2 YEARS
Action
Timeframe
Costing
5.7
satellite programs to fill gaps in terms of access to
recreational programs and services.
Explore options for partnering with local agencies,
community organizations, private sector businesses, etc. to
implement a home check-up/outreach program that
identifies and provides specialized recreation programs to
isolated, homebound, older adults and/or individuals with
limited mobility.
5.8
Explore opportunities to partner with Durham Region and
other neighbouring municipalities to harmonize eligibility
criteria for key programs and services.
5.9
Evaluate the feasibility of establishing a new staff position
to function as an advocate or champion to support the
overall delivery of programs and services for older adults
and to ensure that programs and services are strategically
aligned with the Age Friendly Community Plan.
5.10 Ensure that older adults who register for programs and
services by mail, drop-off, fax, or in-person, have equal
access to programs and services as residents who register
online.
5.11
Ensure that the design of the proposed Seaton community
centre incorporates, where possible, flexibility to convert
multi-purpose rooms to a dedicated space for older adults.
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Respect & Social Inclusion
)This age friendly dimension refers to community attitudes, such as
a general feeling of respect, refuting ageism and recognizing the
important role that older adults play in society.
Objective: The City of Pickering will advocate respect and social inclusion by celebrating
inclusivity and diversity.
Action
Timeframe Costing
6.1
Consult regularly with older adults in Pickering to
evaluate changing needs and preferences, in accordance
with the City's Adults 55+ Business Plan.
6.2 Continue to recognize the contributions of older adults
through the Senior of the Year Award. Consider renaming
to Older Adult of the Year Award and reducing the age
requirement to include all residents 55 years of age or
older.
6.3 Establish and promote a repository of community service
providers and private businesses that offer discounts for
older adults.
6.4 Establish partnership with the Canadian Network for
Prevention of Elder Abuse ("CNPEA") to introduce public
education program for older adults, to provide information
and resources related to elder abuse, telephone
frauds/scams, online frauds/scams etc.
6.5
Create and implement new interactive events targeted to a
variety of age groups that promote familiarity,
understanding and respect between generations.
6.6 Ensure that all events hosted by the City welcoming and
inclusive for older adult residents, regardless of cultural
background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
etc.
6.7
Partner with Durham Region and other lower -tier
municipalities in Region that have undertaken similar age
friendly planning studies to establish a joint planning
roundtable on age -friendly communities.
M1-2 YEARS
M1-2 YEARS
M1-2 YEARS
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0
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Timeframe
Costing
6.8 I Consider establishing age -friendly training and orientation
programs for private businesses, accompanied by a
checklist of age -friendly considerations, and create
directory of all age friendly businesses in Pickering.
6.9 Create an award to recognize local businesses that have
helped to make Pickering an age friendly community.
6.10 Establish new customer service and sensitivity training
program to educate City Staff about the diverse customer
service needs of older adults and to recognize limitations in
terms hearing, vision, language, mobility, etc.
6.11 I Ensure that older adults are considered in future updates
to the City's Official Plan, including increased emphasis on
accessibility.
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E3-4 YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
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430 - Civic Participation & Employment
This age friendly dimension refers to opportunities to be involved in
aspects of community life that extend beyond typical day-to-day
activities. Employment opportunities for older adults and
recognition of valuable experience that older adult employees can
bring to the workplace.
Objective: The City of Pickering will demonstrate leadership with respect to employment and
volunteerism by identifying meaningful opportunities for older adults to work with the City
and/or community partners.
Action
7.1 1 In partnership with Durham Region, local community
service organizations, private businesses, etc. assemble a
roster of volunteer agencies, service organizations, etc.
where older adults can volunteer in Pickering.
7.2 Establish partnership with Community Care Durham,
housing facilities for older adults and seniors' clubs to
launch a program for recruitment, training and connecting
older adults with volunteer opportunities with the City and
elsewhere in Pickering.
7.3 Launch marketing campaign in partnership with Durham
Region to highlight the benefits of employing older adults,
fight ageism and counteract stigma.
7.4 ' Provide education for self-employment and
entrepreneurship in partnership with Pickering Library,
Ajax -Pickering Board of Trade and other local economic
development organizations and business associations.
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Outdoor Spaces & Buildings
This age friendly dimension refers to the condition, design and
accessibility of all public spaces such as parks, community centres,
municipal offices, etc.
Objective: The City of Pickering will employ sustainable community planning and
infrastructure management to ensure that parks, community centres and public buildings are
accessible for all residents.
Action
8.1 I Engage the Accessibility Advisory Committee to provide
input on the design and location of new public washrooms,
seating and rest areas.
8.2 Make public washroom hours of operation consistent with
operating hours for City facilities and community parks.
Where feasible, and practical, identify public washrooms
which could be open year-round.
8.3 I Where feasible, add new seating and rest areas in parks,
along trails and pathways, at public transit stops and inside
community facilities. Retrofit existing rest areas to ensure
that there is:
• Shade
• Seating with armrests and backrests
• Appropriate seating height (i.e. 45 — 50 cm)
• Clear floor area for mobility aids, service animals,
strollers, etc.
8.4 Add new public washrooms at recreation facilities, libraries
and community parks, where possible, building on the
City's Recreation and Parks Master Plan.
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Timeframe
M1-2 YEARS
E3-4 YEARS
4 X YEARS
Costin
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6.0 Conclusions
The older adults (55+) segment of Pickering's population is growing. Undoubtedly this will
have major implications with respect to the demand for programs and services in the City, and
elsewhere across Durham Region.
Recognizing the ongoing demographic shifts that are already well underway, the Age Friendly
Community Plan is essential in order to establish a coordinated and proactive strategy for
addressing the needs of older adults in Pickering, both now, and in future years.
The AFCP provides a guide for how Pickering will respond to the needs of the growing older
adult population, by ensuring that policies, programs, services and infrastructure are
optimized to support changing needs of its residents. The AFCP is intended to enhance the
City's capacity to design, plan, facilitate and deliver age friendly initiatives.
Going forward, it will be important to encourage participation and develop programs that help
to keep residents active and connected with the local community, regardless of age, income,
culture or other factors. It will also be important to continually monitor demographics,
preferences and prevailing trends amongst older adults to ensure that the programs and
services available in the local community accurately reflect the dynamic needs of Pickering
residents. As part of the AFCP, it will also be important to monitor future progress to ensure
that Pickering remains committed to promoting age friendliness.
Effective communication will be crucial to the successful implementation of the AFCP.
Communication must be delivered in formats that promote inclusion and equitable access to
programs and services, recognizing the increasingly diverse nature of the local population.
Collaboration with Durham Region will also be essential to ensure successful implementation
of the AFCP, recognizing that many crucial services for older adults in Pickering are
administered by the Region and thereby impact the City's ability to deliver innovative
programs and services that meet the needs of local older adults.
This report summarizes the key community engagement findings and recommended actions
to transform Pickering into an age friendly community. The next step is implementation. The
implementation stage will be used to assess available resources and to confirm timelines for
the execution of recommended actions over the next 5 years.
Going forward, the AFCP will serve as a vital tool to assist the City with advocacy, outreach
and the establishment of new partnerships to deliver programs and services that are
responsive to the needs of older adult residents in Pickering.
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Appendix A Inventory of Existing Municipal
Programs for Older Adults
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Appendix B References
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' World Health Organization. 2010. Ageing and life -course: Global Age Friendly Cities Project.
Retrieved from https://www.who.int/ageing/projects/age friendly cities/en/.
" Statistics Canada. (2017). Age and sex, and type of dwelling data: Key results from the
2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 11-001-X. Retrieved from
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n 1 /daily-quotidien/170503/dq 170503a-eng.htm.
"' Sarlo, Christopher A. (2017). Understanding Wealth Inequality in Canada. Fraser Institute.
Retrieved from https://www.fraserinstitute.orq/sites/default/files/understanding-wealth-
inequality-in-canada.pdf.
'v Daily Bread Food Bank. (2018). Who's Hungry: A Profile of Hunger in Toronto. Daily Bread
Food Bank and North York Harvest Food Bank. Retrieved from
https://www.dailybread.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Whos-Hungry-2018-full-3.pdf.
Centre for Studies in Aging and Health. (2018). Snapshot of Age Friendly Progress in
Ontario [PowerPoint Slides]. Seniors Health Knowledge Network. Retrieved from
https://shrtn.on.ca/sites/default/files/dav/sites/default/Outreach%20Program%20Snapshot%2
OPublished.pdf.
vi Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. (2014). Illustrated
Technical Guide to the Design of Public Space: Rest Areas. Retrieved from
https://gaates.orq/DOPS/section 2 1 4.php.
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DICKERING
Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CS 33-19
Date: October 7, 2019
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services
Subject: Waterfront Trail Winter Maintenance
- File: A-1440-001-19
Recommendation:
1. That Council receive report CS 33-19 for information regarding Waterfront Trail Winter
Maintenance.
Executive Summary: At the Executive Council Meeting of June 18, 2018, Council was
presented with report CS 08-18 regarding Waterfront Trail Winter Maintenance by the Community
Services Department. The report identified infrastructure upgrades that would enable staff to
provide winter maintenance to Pickering's waterfront trail as an increased level of service. The
estimated cost, including labour, salt, vehicle and equipment costs and construction upgrades,
was considered prohibitive. As a result, staff were then asked by Council to explore other options
to allow for winter maintenance of certain high priority sections of Pickering's waterfront trail.
At this time, staff have completed a review of the entire Pickering waterfront trail to identify those
areas that can be accessed by staff; accommodate winter maintenance equipment and materials
(in its current condition or with a reasonable degree of repairs/reconstruction); and, are well used
by the public. This report identifies the sections of the waterfront trail that met the criteria above
and approximates the associated costs to add it to the winter maintenance program effective 2019
and/or 2020 winter season. They include:
1. West Shore Boulevard to Sunrise Avenue: The newly constructed section of waterfront
trail on Beachpoint Promenade, starting at West Shore Boulevard and ending at Sunrise
Avenue, will be added to winter maintenance routes starting on November 5, 2019. Parts of
this section of the waterfront trail will require regrading or the installation of culverts as it is
presently an overland flow route that may create ice formation and difficult to meet the
existing level of service during winter months.
2. Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park to Elvira Court: Engineering Services Department
staff have initiated design and TRCA required permits to reconstruct the section of
waterfront trail from Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park to Elvira Court in 2020. Once this
section of trail is completed it can be added to the winter maintenance route to create a
continuous winter maintained access from Beachpoint Promenade to Millennium Square.
This can be added to the winter maintenance program upon completion in approximately
late 2020.
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There remains certain sections of Pickering's waterfront trail which are not maintained and were
not identified by staff at this time as eligible candidates for winter maintenance. The reasons for
this determination are that the cost to upgrade those trail surfaces to accommodate maintenance
vehicles is prohibitive (First Nations Trail from the Rouge Valley to West Shore Boulevard); the
section of trail is impacted by erosion and other environmental issues and must undergo a larger
master planning exercise (Millennium Square to Sandy Beach Road); or, the area is
environmentally sensitive subject to passive use and therefore winter maintenance is not being
recommended by staff (Brock Road to Frisco Road at the Ajax border).
The sections of Pickering's waterfront trail that are already maintained during the winter months
primarily consist of asphalt paths or sidewalks, both of which are accommodating of winter
maintenance equipment.
Financial Implications: Maintaining two new sections of Pickering's waterfront trail to bare
surface conditions within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall exceeding 5 cm (2") will have both
Capital and Current Budget implications as described below.
Capital Budget Implications:
Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park to Elvira Court:
• The 2019 Capital Budget included $50,000.00 for design and permit approvals for trail
improvements to Monarch Trail which extends from Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park to
Elvira Court. The proposed scope of work will involve widening the trail to three metres
wide, replacing the existing culverts, and installing retaining walls, new pathway lighting,
and railings.
• As this section of trail crosses a water course, the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) is to be consulted to confirm requirements they may have prior to
proceeding. TRCA requirements may affect the cost of reconstructing this section of the
trail.
• Engineering Services Department staff have initiated design and permit applications and
will make a 2020 Capital Budget submission for the reconstruction project, currently
estimated to be $300,000.00. Once this section of trail is reconstructed, Public Works can
add it to the winter maintenance route.
Current Budget Implications:
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Additional
Cost
Year
Rationale
New Signage for
trail system
indicating winter
controlled sections
$1,000
2020
New signs are required to be installed along
sections of the trail in order to reflect the new
winter maintenance standards. This will include
signage posted at secondary pathways that link
into the waterfront trail that will not be winter
maintained.
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Bollard removal to
permit plow access
$5,000
2020
Operations bollards at 3 entry points will need to
be removed or relocated. Public Works staff
would be able to perform the work in-house at a
projected cost of $2,000. This cost includes
salaries and materials required to complete the
task. This cost assumes that the existing
bollards can be reused; should new bollards
need to be purchased, it would cost an
additional $1,500 per location.
Turf Repairs
$2,000
2020
To repair the damage to the turf caused by
winter maintenance operations.
Salt & Eco Traction
$2,500
2019
Additional salt required to perform winter
maintenance on the waterfront trail to be
maintained. The City averages 33 snow clearing
events each winter for sidewalks, multi -use
paths and multi -use trails. Adding an additional
0.7 kilometres of waterfront trail to the winter
maintenance program will lead to an increase in
salt usage.
1 new Maintenance
Worker, Parks (FT)
$45,000
2020
Winter control of the waterfront trails requires a
higher level of patrol as trails are often located in
more remote locations, not always easily
accessible. Shaded areas of the trail that lead
through the ravine will require more
maintenance to control icy conditions.
Parks staff are currently at capacity and cannot
increase the daytime workload without a
negative impact to existing levels of service.
One new full time Maintenance Worker position,
effective July 1, 2020, is to account for additional
winter maintenance and inspections related to
the proposed waterfront trail section to be
maintained in 2020.
Total
$55,500
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Discussion: The waterfront trail is divided into the following three separate trail systems:
1. First Nations Trail — this trail starts at the Toronto/Pickering border at the end of Dyson
Road and ends at Monarch Trail entrance on Beachpoint Promenade (3.0 kilometers).
2. Monarch Trail — this trail starts at Beachpoint Promenade, goes around Frenchman's Bay,
and ends at Beachfront Park at the bottom of Liverpool Road (4.8 kilometers).
3. Peak Trail — this trail starts at Beachfront Park and ends at the Pickering/Ajax border at the
end of Frisco Road (4.2 kilometers).
In total, Pickering's waterfront trail is 12 kilometers in length. Currently, the City provides winter
maintenance to a total of 6.1 kilometres of the waterfront trail. First Nations Trail has 1.3
kilometres that the City provides winter maintenance for, specifically, the on -street sections of the
trail along Rodd Avenue and from Marksbury Road over to Beachpoint Promenade. Monarch Trail
currently has 4 kilometres that the City provides winter maintenance for (both on street and
residential concrete sidewalk sections of the trail). Peak Trail currently has 0.8 kilometres that the
City provides winter maintenance for (a 3 metre wide asphalt trail section from Sandy Beach Road
to Brock Road).
At the request of Council, staff prepared report CS 08-18 entitled Waterfront Trail Winter
Maintenance that reviewed Pickering's waterfront trail and the opportunities to expand the winter
trail maintenance program to sections of the trail which do not currently receive winter
maintenance. The report identified the upgrades that would enable staff to provide expanded
winter maintenance to Pickering's waterfront trail as an increased level of service. The estimated
cost, which included labour, salt, vehicle and equipment costs and construction upgrades, was
prohibitive. As a result, staff were then asked to explore other options to allow for winter
maintenance to certain high priority sections of Pickering's waterfront trail.
For this reason, staff have prepared report CS 33-19 to share with Council the findings of this
analysis. Based on staff's review, 2 additional trail sections totalling approximately 1.5 kilometers
are being recommended to be added to the City's winter maintenance program over the next 2
years. Specifically, staff will add the 0.7 kilometer Beachpoint Promenade section of the Monarch
Trail from West Shore Boulevard to Sunrise Avenue to the winter trail maintenance program
starting on November 5, 2019. Secondly, staff recommend that the 0.8 kilometers of the trail
section that connects Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park to Elvira Court be winter maintained once
it is reconstructed in 2020. (Accordingly, staff will propose the additional costs in the 2020 Current
Budget for Council's consideration.) This important capital project will allow all of the Monarch
Trail to be winter maintained to create connectivity for pedestrians from the West Shore
Neighbourhood to the downtown core and Go Transit.
With the exception of the Peak Trail section between Sandy Beach Road and Brock Road (which
is currently maintained for the purpose of safe access between OPG buildings), it is
recommended by staff that the remaining sections of the Peak Trail continue not to be winter
maintained due to the environmentally sensitive lands adjacent to the trail. This section of trail is
very popular for bird watching and is essential it remain in a natural state to protect what draws
people to enjoy this area.
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Without substantial Capital Budget improvements to the First Nations Trail, it is currently not
economically feasible to be added to the winter maintenance routes and it is recommended to not
be winter maintained at this time. This section has a large pedestrian bridge that spans Petticoat
Creek. This bridge was not built to support the weight of existing snow clearing equipment and
specialized equipment would need to be purchased to provide winter maintenance to it.
Attachments:
1. Waterfront Trail Snow Removal Map
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Rob Gagen Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Supervisor, Parks & Property Director, Community Services
Original Signed By:
Rob Burlie, P. Eng.
Manager, Public Works
Original Signed By:
Brian Duffield
Division Head, Operations
RG:nw
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By:
Tony Prevedel, P. Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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WATERFRONT TRAIL SNOW REMOVAL
Attachment #1 to Report # CS 33-19
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DICKERING
Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CS 34-19
Date: October 7, 2019
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services
Subject: Ontario Power Generation
- Licence Amending Agreement (No.2)
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Amending Agreement
(No.2) with Ontario Power Generation, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the
Director, Community Services; the Director, Finance & Treasurer, 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.
Executive Summary: The City of Pickering and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) entered
into a Licence Agreement dated June 27, 2013 and a Licence Amending Agreement dated June
26, 2018, each for a five year term, whereby OPG granted a non-exclusive licence to the City to
enter upon a portion of the Lands known as Alex Robertson Park, Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and
Beachfront Park for Recreational Uses.
At this time, the City wishes to expand the area of the Lands to include the newly constructed
drainage ditch on the southeast corner of Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park as shown in the attached
Licence Amending Agreement (No.2), as Schedule "A-2". OPG consents to amend the Licence to
expand the area to include the new drainage ditch on the same terms and conditions. The term of
the Licence Amending Agreement (No.2) continues to be for a five year term ending June 30,
2023.
The purpose of this report is to request that the Council of the City of Pickering authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Licence Amending Agreement (No.2), as set out in
Attachment 1 of this report.
Financial Implications: Under the existing agreement, the City is responsible for the full cost of
maintenance on the Lands used for recreational purposes, and for paying of the realty taxes or
other similar charges levied against the Lands.
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Discussion: On June 27, 2013, the City of Pickering entered into a Licence Agreement
with Ontario Power Generation for a five year term beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30,
2018 that grants a non-exclusive licence to the City to enter upon a portion of the Lands within
Alex Robertson Park, Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and Beachfront Park for Recreational Uses (refer
to Attachment 2).
As per CS 25-18, the City of Pickering entered into a Licence Amending Agreement with Ontario
Power Generation subject to the same terms and conditions but for an extended five year term
from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023 with updated aerial maps of the Lands (refer to Attachment 3).
At this time, the City wishes to expand the area of the lands to include the newly constructed
drainage ditch on the southeast corner of the Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park as shown in the attached
Licence Amending Agreement (No.2), as Schedule "A-2". OPG consents to amend the Licence to
expand the area to include the new drainage ditch on the same terms and conditions. The Licence
Amending Agreement (No.2) continues to be for a five year term ending June 30, 2023.
The purpose of this report is to request that the Council of the City of Pickering authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Licence Amending Agreement (No.2), as set out in
Attachment 1 of this report.
Attachments:
1. Licence Amending Agreement (No.2)
2. Licence Agreement, 2013-2018
3. Licence Amending Agreement, 2018-2023
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Prepared By:
Original Signed By:
Rob Gagen
Supervisor, Parks Operations
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Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By:
Marisa Carpino
Director, Community Services
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By:
Tony Prevedel, P. Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
CORP0227-07/01 revised
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Attachment No. 1 to CS 34-19
LICENCE AMENDING AGREEMENT (No.2)
THIS "AMENDING AGREEMENT" made as of the , 2019
BETWEEN:
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC.,
a corporation existing under the laws of Ontario
(hereinafter called "OPG")
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
a corporation existing under the laws of Ontario
(hereinafter called the "City")
RECITALS:
A. OPG and the City entered into a licence agreement dated as of June 27, 2013 and a licence
amending agreement dated June 26, 2018 (collectively the "Licence"), whereby OPG
granted a non-exclusive licence to the City to enter upon a portion of the Lands for
Recreational Uses.
B. The City wishes to expand the area of the Lands to include the newly constructed drainage
ditch on the southeast corner of the Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park as shown in the revised
Schedule "B — Rev. 1" attached hereto as Schedule "A-2".
C. OPG and the City have agreed to amend the Licence to expand the area of the Licence to
include the new drainage ditch on the terms and conditions contained herein.
For value received, the parties agree as follows:
1. Interpretation
Any defined term used in this Amending Agreement that is not defined has the meaning
given to that term in the Licence.
2. Deletion and Replacement of Schedule "B"
The Schedule "B" for Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park is hereby deleted in their entirety and
replaced with the new aerial map as in Schedule "B - Rev. 1" attached hereto as Schedule
"A-2".
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3. Licence Remains in Full Force
Except as herein provided, the terms and conditions of the Licence shall continue in full
force and effect, unamended. This Amending Agreement is hereby ratified and affirmed by
each of OPG and the City and is incorporated as part of the Licence.
4. Counterparts
This Amending Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original and all of which when, taken together, shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
5. Governing Law
This Amending Agreement is governed by and is to be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable in Ontario.
The parties have duly executed this Amending Agreement.
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING
Per: Per:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
I am authorized to bind the Corporation I am authorized to bind the Corporation
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Attachment No. 2 to CS 34-19
LICENCE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made as of June 27, 2013 between
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC., a corporation
existing under the laws of Ontario ("OPG"),
and
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING, a
corporation existing under the laws of Ontario (the "City").
Recitals
A. OPG is the owner in fee simple of certain lands described as Part of Lots 20, 21 and 22,
Range 3 and Part Lot 2, Plan XM I, Parts 1 2, 3, 4, and 5, Plan 40R-1019 and Parts 1 and
2, Plan R-1466, in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham as more
particularly shown on attached Schedules "A", "B" & "C".
B. The City wishes to enter upon the Lands for public park purposes (the "Recreational
Uses").
C. OPG has agreed to permit the City to use the Lands for the purpose of the Recreational
Uses in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out below.
For value received, the parties agree as follows_
1. Interpretation
1.1 In this Agreement the following terms have the respective meanings set out below.
(a) "Alex Robertson Park" means the lands located to the west of Sandy Beach
Road, in the City of Pickering, and as more particularly shown outlined on
Schedule "A".
(b)
"Applicable Laws". in respect of any person, property, transaction or event,
means all applicable federal, provincial, municipal and local laws, statutes, rules,
regulations. orders, guidelines, codes, by-laws, ordinances, standards, treaties,
judgements and decrees applicable to that person, property, transaction or event at
the applicable time and, whether or not having the force of law, all applicable
approvals. requirements, requests, directives, rules. guidelines, instructions,
circulars, manuals, policies and formal interpretations thereof of any
governmental authority having or purporting to have authority over that person,
property, transaction or event at the applicable time, including all applicable
licences, authorizations and permits of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
"Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park" means the lands located on the east side of Sandy
Beach Road in the City of Pickering, and as more particularly shown outlined on
Schedule "B".
"Beachfront Park" means the lands located to the east of Liverpool Road and
fronting onto Lake Ontario, in the City of Pickering, and as more particularly
shown outlined on Schedule "C".
"Hazardous Substance" means any substance, material, chemical, waste of any
nature or thing (including asbestos. asbestos containing material, petroleum,
petroleum by-products, radioactive substances, pesticides, herbicides,
polychlorinated biphenyls) which is or is deemed or defined to be under
Applicable Laws, alone or in any combination. hazardous, dangerous, toxic, a
pollutant, a deleterious substance. a dangerous good, a designated substance, a
contaminant or a source of pollution or contamination or is otherwise regulated,
and includes all analogous concepts as defined in or pursuant to any
Environmental Law or designated under any Environmental Law".
(f) "Lands" means collectively Alex Robertson Park. Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and
Beachfront Park.
(g) "Realty Taxes" is defined in Section 6.
(h) "Recreational Uses" is defined in Recital B.
(i) "Station" means all or any part of OPG's nuclear generating station commonly
known as Pickering Nuclear Generating Station including related business
operations and activities from time to time.
1.2 Schedules '`A", "B", and "C" attached hereto are incorporated into this Agreement.
2. Grant of Licence
2.1 OPG hereby grants to the City a non-exclusive licence to let certain of its employees,
servants, contractors, agents and other invitees or entities including the general public to
use the Lands for Recreational Uses including (a) walking, hiking, biking, snow shoeing,
cross-country skiing, wildlife observation, photography, educational activities; and picnics,
subject to Section 4.10, children's play areas, athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball,
football and cricket). tennis courts and associated facilities. This Agreement includes a
right of ingress and egress over the Lands for the purposes set out herein.
2.2 The City acknowledges that this Agreement does not create an interest in the Lands nor
does the City claim any past or present interest. howsoever arising, as a result of or
connected in any way with the use and occupation of the Lands; and in consideration of the
rights and privileges granted herein, the City does hereby release and revoke any claim
against the Lands against OPG, its subsidiary corporations, successors and assigns.
2.3 This licence is granted only for the duration of this Agreement and only for the purposes
and uses stated herein. No other purposes shall be permitted without prior approval from
OPG.
2.4 The licence granted herein is not exclusive and OPG reserves the right to grant, renew or
extend licenses and other interests to other third parties.
3. Term
3.1 The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2013 and shall expire at 11:59 pm
on June 30, 2018, unless terminated at an earlier date as provided for herein.
3.2 This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either OPG or the City upon six (6)
month's notice in writing. Upon the breach by the City of any term or condition set out
herein, OPG may terminate this Agreement forthwith upon verbal or written notice. OPG
shall have the right to suspend this Agreement, or halt any activities being exercised under
the authority of this Agreement, for such reasonable period(s) of time if, in OPG's sole
discretion, the safety of any person may be in jeopardy or any of OPG's operations at or
near the Lands, including the Station, may be interfered with or in danger and OPG will not
be liable to the City for any damages or loss occasioned thereby. OPG may terminate this
Agreement in whole or in part at any time if the Lands or any portion of the Lands are
required by OPG for its purposes or if such Lands or any portion thereof are required for
the purposes of complying with any Laws, OPG will not be liable to the City for any
damage or loss occasioned thereby. Upon the expiry or earlier termination of this
Agreement the City shall remove any permitted structures and all other property of the City
and all waste and debris from the Lands. at its own expense. and restore the Lands to a
condition satisfactory to OPG, acting reasonably.
4. Condition and Use of the Lands
4.1 The City acknowledges having had the opportunity to inspect the Lands prior to entering
into this Agreement and accepts the Lands '`as is. where is".
42 The City shall pay OPG a nominal licence fee, being the sum of two ($2.00) dollars per
annum, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged.
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4.3 The City will ensure that the Lands shall, at all times, be kept in a safe, neat and tidy
condition satisfactory to OPG. The City agrees to maintain the Lands to a standard as
would a reasonable and prudent owner of land or similar size and nature.
4.4 The City will ensure that sufficient personnel are present at all times, to manage, control
and coordinate the activities of the City and to ensure vehicular, pedestrian and public
safety.
4.5 The City will immediately report any damage that occurs to the Lands or Station. OPG, in
its sole discretion, and at the sole expense of the City. may effect all repairs that may be
necessary or require the City to effect same.
4.6 OPG may at any time upon reasonable notice (except in an emergency when no notice shall
be required) enter the Lands and inspect, install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, alter,
relocate or add to any of the OPG works located thereon and may construct, install, inspect,
maintain. repair. replace and remove any new works on the Lands and conduct excavation
without liability to the City.
4.7 The City agrees not to permit, bring, cause or allow to be brought or remain in or upon the
Lands any activities, uses, matters or substances of a hazardous, offensive or toxic nature
and to not cause or permit any nuisance (public or private) or damage in, on or to the Lands
or adjacent lands of OPG. Where in the opinion of OPG, a nuisance or damage exists and
OPG requires the City to do so, the City will forthwith abate the nuisance or damage and
clean up the Lands. The City shall pay for the costs of all remedial action considered
necessary by OPG to abate any hazard nuisance, or offensive activity that the City has
failed to rectify or any damage or adverse impact to the Lands or adjacent lands of OPG
arising from or attributable to activities, uses or conduct of the City or its permittees or
members of the public.
4.8 Subject to Section 3, the City acknowledges that the erection, installation or alteration of
any structure on the Lands. including any signs, or any alteration of the grounds of the
Lands (including grading). requires the prior written approval of OPG_
4.9 The City shall not interfere in any way, any works, equipment or facilities of OPG,
including the Station, or Hydro One Networks Inc. now existing or hereinafter constructed
on, adjacent to or near the Lands, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
City shall ensure that the height of any vehicle, load or object, including attachments, or
people standing thereon, under, at or near any electrical conductors or transmission or
distribution lines will not exceed 4.115 m (I3.5") above the existing grade.
4.10 The use of open flames and flammable, toxic or explosive materials on the Lands is strictly
prohibited. Smoke machines using a non-toxic, non -irritating substance, simulated gunfire
and other special equipment may only be used. for purposes of creating certain special
effects, as approved by OPG.
4.11 The City shall prohibit kite and model aeroplane flying and any other activities which in
the opinion of OPG might interfere with the safe and efficient operation of its works or be
offensive, annoying or dangerous and shall post signs in locations on the Lands approved in
writing by OPG, stating that kite flying and model aeroplane flying and other activities are
prohibited.
4.12 The City shall post signs which shall inform all employees, servants, contractors, agents of
the City and all other persons or entities (including the general public) that the Lands form
part of the Station, and as such, all activities on the Lands are subject to the rules,
regulations and orders of OPG. The content, number and location of the signs shall be
subject to the prior written approval of OPG. acting reasonably.
4.13 The Coy acknowledges that OPG has an employee recreational club which is called the
Pickering Association of Recreational Clubs (the "PARC"). The City agrees that the
PARC shall be entitled to participate in the allocation of time slots for the Lands, in
accordance with the City's guidelines and procedures governing the allocation of time
slots, during each calendar year of the term of this Agreement
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5. Parking
5.1 Parking shall only be permitted on the Lands at the locations indicated on the attached
Schedules "A" and "B" (the "Parking Areas"). There is no parking permitted within
Beachfront Park.
5.2 The City shall, at its own expense, erect and maintain suitable barriers around the Parking
Areas to clearly identify the Parking Areas from the surrounding lands.
5.3 The City acknowledges and agrees that the parking of vehicles on any of OPG's lands
adjacent to the Lands, at any parking facility located near the Lands, including the parking
lot located at the facility known as the OPG Pickering Learning Centre, or alongside any
roads at or near the Lands is strictly prohibited. Vehicles parked in breach of this section
may be tagged and/or towed at the owner's expense. OPG will not be liable for any
damages, expenses or losses occasioned thereby and the City hereby indemnifies OPG for
any and all such damages, expenses or losses.
6. Realty Taxes
6.1 The City shall pay to OPG during the term of this Agreement, and within a reasonable
period of time after demand thereof, an amount equal to all amounts paid or payable by
OPG on account of any realty taxes or grants or payments in lieu thereof, rates, fees or
other assessments or payments in lieu thereof. that are attributable to the Lands (the "Realty
Taxes") together with any applicable HST. The Realty Taxes for any partial calendar year
at the start or expiry or termination of the Term will be calculated and payable for such
calendar year on a per diem basis for such part of such calendar year. The City
acknowledges that Realty Taxes for each calendar year of the Term shall be determined by
OPG based on the tax rates applicable to the Lands for the relevant year.
7. Insurance
7.1 The City shall purchase and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, commercial
general liability insurance which shall include coverage for personal injury (including
death) and property damage. including loss of use thereof. all on a per occurrence basis,
with respect to the use and occupation of the Lands by the City, its employees,
representatives and invitees permitted by the City to use the Lands (including members of
the public), with a limit for any one occurrence or claim of not less than 510,000,000.00,
which amount may be increased if OPG, in its sole discretion, so requires. Such insurance
shall (I) name OPG as an additional insured, (2) contain a severability of interests and a
cross-Iiability clause, (3) contain a waiver of any subrogation rights which the City's
insurers would have against OPG or any person for whom OPG is in law responsible, and
(4) specify that it is primary coverage and not contributory with or in excess of any
insurance coverage maintained by OPG. The City shall provide evidence of such insurance
to OPG upon request.
7.2 All policies will contain an undertaking by the insurers that no material change,
cancellation or termination of any policy will be made unless OPG has received at least
thirty (30) days prior written notice of the change, delivered by courier or by registered
mail to OPG at the address provided for notice under this Licence.
7.3 If the City at any time fails to take out, keep in force or pay the premiums on any insurance
as required in this Licence, or if the City fails from time to time to deliver to OPG
satisfactory proof of the good standing of any such insurance or the payment of premiums
as required in this Licence then OPG will, without prejudice to any of its other rights and
remedies under this Licence, have the right, but not the obligation, to place such insurance
on behalf of the City. This cost together with alt expenses incurred by OPG and an amount
equal to 15% of those costs and expenses to cover OPG's overhead and supervision will be
paid by the City to OPG upon demand.
8. Liability
8.1 The City shall assume full responsibility for (i) the acts or omissions of its employees,
servants, contractors, agents and all other persons or entities permitted by the City to use
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the Lands (including the general public); and (ii) the safety of its employees, servants,
contractors, agents and all other persons or entities permitted by the City to use the Lands.
8.2 The City assumes all liability and obligation for any and all loss. damage or injury
(including death) by accident or otherwise. to all persons or property, howsoever arising, as
a result of or connected in any way with the use and occupation of the Lands by the City,
its employees, servants. contractors. agents and all other persons or entities permitted by
the City to use the Lands (including the general public) or that would not have occurred but
for this Agreement: and in consideration of the rights and privileges granted herein. the
City does hereby release and forever discharge OPG. its subsidiary and affiliated
corporations, successors and assigns and all persons acting on its or their behalf, from all
claims, actions, demands or other proceedings in respect thereof; and in further
consideration of the same, the City hereby agrees to indemnify OPG, its subsidiaries. its
successors and assigns and all persons acting on its or their behalf, from all such claims,
actions, demands or other proceedings and all expenses and costs occasioned thereby or
connected therewith.
9. Compliance
9.1 The City will comply at all times with all Applicable Laws. The City shall also comply
with any and all rules, regulations and requirements as may be prescribed by OPG from
time to time. The City shall comply with all instructions and orders issued from time to
time by OPG and all persons acting on its behalf including instructions and orders to
suspend or halt any activity on the Lands if, in OPG's sole discretion. the Lands or any of
OPG's operations at, adjacent or near the Lands may be interfered with or in danger, if the
safety of any person may be in jeopardy or any activity on the Lands is not being carried
out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. OPG will not be liable to the City for
any damages or loss occasioned thereby.
9.2 In the event OPG considers it necessary that any of the Lands be fenced or otherwise
protected or made separate, the City shall, upon notification in writing by OPG, at its own
expense erect and maintain such fences or other protective installations. The City will not
perform any snow ploughing, piling or removal and shall not permit snow to be ploughed
or piled on the Lands or on any adjoining lands owned or operated by OPG.
10. Notice
10.1 Any notice, approval, demand, direction, instruction, consent, request. document or other
communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement ("Notice") may be
delivered in person, by courier or by fax to the applicable party, as follows:
If to OPG,
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
Real Estate Services
700 University Avenue, H18 D8
Toronto, Ontario,
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Attention: Manager, Real Estate Services
Fax: (416) 592-8115
if to the City.
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Operations and Emergency Services Department
One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario.
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Attention: Richard Holborn, Director,
Engineering and Public Works
Fax: (905) 420-4650
or to any other address, fax number or individual that a party designates by Notice. Any Notice
under this Agreement, if delivered personally or by courier will be deemed to have been given
when actually received_ if delivered by fax before 3:00 p.m. on a business day will be deemed to
have been delivered on that business day, and if delivered by fax after 3:00 p.m. on a business day
or on a day which is not a business day will be deemed to be delivered on the next business day.
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11. Prior Agreements
1 I.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements_ negotiations. discussions.
representations, warranties and understandings, whether written or verbal, including the
following agreements which are hereby revoked:
(a) Licence between Ontario Hydro and The Corporation of the Town of Pickering
dated April 27, 1987 with a term of twenty-five (25) years, in relation to that portion
of Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park currently being used for Soccer Pitch Fields 1, 2. 3
and 4 on Schedule '13" and recorded in OPG's records as P421795; and
(b) Licence Agreement between Ontario Power Generation and The Corporation of the
City of Pickering dated April 3. 2006 with a term of five (5) years (P901485) in
relation to that portion of Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park currently being used for the 2
southern -most Baseball Diamonds on Schedule "B" and recorded in OPG's records
as P901485.
12. General Terms
12.1 The division of this Agreement into sections and the insertion of headings are for
convenience of reference only and are not to affect the construction or interpretation of
this Agreement. Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa. The
term "including" means including without limitation", and the terms "includes" and
"included" have similar meanings. The term "entity" means any individual, sole
proprietorship. partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture,
governmental authority or any other incorporated or unincorporated entity or association
of any nature. This Agreement is governed by, and is to be construed and interpreted in
accordance with, the laws of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable in Ontario. The
parties irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario in
respect of any matter relating to this Agreement. If any term of this Agreement is or
becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the illegality, invalidity or unenforceability
will be deemed severable and will not affect any other term of this Agreement. The City
may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of OPG. This
Agreement enures to the benefit of and binds the parties and their respective successors
and assigns. No term of this Agreement may be amended or waived except in writing.
No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right or remedy under this
Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of that right or remedy. No waiver of any
breach of any term of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent
breach of that term.
The parties have duly executed this Agreement.
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Attachment No. 3 to CS 34-19
LICENCE AMENDING AGREEMENT
THIS "AMENDING AGREEMENT" made as of the R.[, , 2018
BETWEEN:
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC.,
a corporation existing under the laws of Ontario
(hereinafter called "OPG")
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
a corporation existing under the laws of Ontario
(hereinafter called the "City")
RECITALS:
A. OPG and the City entered into a licence agreement dated as of June 27, 2013 (the
"Licence"), whereby OPG granted a non-exclusive licence to the City to enter upon a
portion of the Lands for Recreational Uses.
B, The City wishes to extend the term of the Licence.
C. OPG wishes to replace the Schedules "A", "B" and "C" of the Licence (the "Schedules")
with the new aerial map to describe the Lands attached hereto as Schedule "A-1"
D. OPG and the City have agreed to amend the Licence to replace the Schedules and extend
the Term of the Licence on the terms and conditions contained herein.
For value received, the parties agree as follows:
1. interpretation
Any defined term used in this Amending Agreement that is not defined has the meaning given
to that term in the Licence.
2. Deletion and Replacement of the Schedules
"1 -'he Schedules are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the new aerial maps
attached hereto as Schedule "A-1" for Alex Robertson Park as in Schedule "A", lay Ridges
Kinsmen Park as in Schedule "B" and Beachfront Park as in Schedule "C".
3. Term
The term of the Licence is hereby extended and shall expire at 11:59 pm on June 30, 2023,
unless terminated at an earlier date as provided for in the Licence.
4. Licence Remains in Full Force
Except as herein provided, the terms and conditions of the Licence shall continue in full
force and effect, unamended. This Amending Agreement is hereby ratified and affirmed by
each of OPG and the City and is incorporated as part of the Licence.
5. Counterparts
This Amending Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original and all of which when, taken together, shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
6. Governing Law
This Amending Agreement is governed by and is to be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable in Ontario.
The parties have duly executed this Amending Agreement.
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: PLN 21-19
Date: October 7, 2019
From: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
Subject: The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan:
Climate Change and Sustainability Discussion Paper, May 2019
File: A-2100-020
Recommendation:
1. That the Region of Durham recognize the following additional sectors as being impacted by
climate change: fisheries; finance and insurance; infrastructure; mental health; vulnerable
populations; organizational risk management and emergency preparedness; summer
recreation; and urban tree canopy health;
2. That the Region of Durham understand that the City's vision for climate change and
adaptation for Durham is a holistic approach based on framework for sustainability, wherein
policies about climate change should address the following objectives: healthy
environment; healthy economy; healthy society; responsible development; and responsible
consumption;
3. That the Region of Durham be advised that it is appropriate to include the Provincial Plan
policy direction for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in the Durham Regional Official Plan
(ROP), and that those policies should recognize the need for collaboration with upper levels
of government, area municipalities, key stakeholders, and other relevant agencies;
4a. That the Region of Durham be advised it has been observed that in the absence of safe,
continuous sidewalks with a pleasant pedestrian realm, or safe and continuous cycling
networks, or transit service that is frequent and reliable, active transportation modes are not
selected and used as the preferred travel choice as compared to when excellent facilities
and services do exist;
4b. That the Region of Durham include an implementation policy in the ROP identifying the
Regional implementation of active transportation facilities on Regional roads, at the
Region's expense, with an emphasis on connectivity and continuity of the active systems
and transit, both within and between municipalities;
5. That the Region of Durham include a policy in the ROP indicating support for renewable
energy production through public and private partnerships, and pilot and demonstration
projects;
6. That the Region of Durham include a policy in the ROP encouraging the initial design
stages of all development to include a review of the ability of the development to
incorporate small and/or large scale renewable energy systems;
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7. That the Region of Durham be advised that both the Regional and local official plans
should have a role in siting renewable energy projects, such that ROP policies protect
prime agricultural areas, natural heritage systems, and culturally significant landscapes and
buildings; and further, the ROP could identify other criteria for consideration at the local
level such as compatibility with adjacent land uses and proximity to sensitive land uses,
respecting potential noise vibration, or odour impacts;
8. That, in addition to the six potential strategies to address climate mitigation and adaptation
identified in the Discussion Paper, the Region of Durham should also consider the
following: continuing to plan for emergencies related to climate change, in collaboration
with area municipalities; providing informational resources to all who live, work and play in
Durham Region; installing "smart" building controls in any new Regional facilities;
converting all lighting in Regional facilities to LED; installing solar panels on its facilities;
converting the bus and other Regional vehicles fleet to electric; continuing the construction
of BRT and cycling facilities on Kingston Road and expanding to other arterials; recovering
waste heat from (new) trunk sewers and sewage treatment plants; undertaking a risk
assessment of infrastructure to identify ways to improve its resiliency;
9a. That the Region of Durham investigate participation in the Municipal Natural Assets
Initiative to assist in identifying implementation policies respecting a Regional natural
heritage system (NHS) for inclusion in the ROP;
9b. That the Region of Durham include an implementation policy that it will monitor the effects
of climate change on the Regional agricultural producers and local food supply, and identify
potential strategies to adapt to those changes;
9c. That the Region of Durham introduce a policy in the ROP respecting control of invasive
species and pests throughout the Region, and in any Regional NHS that is identified;
9d. That the Region of Durham introduce a policy in the ROP identifying the advocacy role that
it can play in adapting to climate change in collaboration with all levels of government and a
wide variety of stakeholders;
10a. That the Region of Durham be advised that the City of Pickering supports policies being
included in the ROP establishing separate tree canopy targets for urban areas and rural
areas, following the identification of the current baseline; and
10b. Further, that the Region of Durham commence implementation of Regional road tree
planting, at the expense of the Region, to demonstrate their partnership in improving the
tree canopy, thereby helping reduce GHG and heat island effects.
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Executive Summary: On May 7, 2019, the Regional Municipality of Durham released the
Climate Change and Sustainability Paper, the second in a series of discussions papers to be
released as part of "Envision Durham" — The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional
Official Plan. The comments on this discussion paper will be forwarded for consideration in the
"Envision Durham" Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan (ROP).
Financial Implications: The recommendations of this report do not present any financial
implications to the City of Pickering.
1. Envision Durham — The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional
Official Plan
An Official Plan provides a vision for the future development of a municipality through a set
of policies and maps. The Planning Act, which is provincial legislation governing land use
planning in Ontario, requires that a municipality regularly review and update its Official
Plan. With this in mind, the Region is reviewing the Durham Region Official Plan. Once the
Region has completed its Official Plan review, the City will be in a position to review the
Pickering Official Plan.
The first stage of the Region's Official Plan Review focuses on public engagement, and
includes the preparation of a series of discussion papers. These discussion papers address
the following major areas: agriculture and rural systems, climate change and sustainability,
growth management, the environment and greenlands systems, housing, and
transportation systems (see Overview of the Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive
Review of its Official Plan, Attachment #1).
2. The Climate Change & Sustainability Discussion Paper
The Region has released "Climate Change and Sustainability" as its second of six
discussion papers. The Paper provides background on the Federal approach to climate
change through its Sustainable Development Strategy. Similarly, the Paper overviews the
multi -layered Provincial approach to climate change including the current draft "Made -in -
Ontario Environment Plan", and the policy context imbedded in the Provincial land use
plans. The Paper details the numerous Regional initiatives related to climate change, and
its proposed strategic directions provide guidance material on the plans to mitigate and
adapt to climate change. The Paper further discusses the land use planning and climate
change connection through various aspects of urbanization, transportation, energy, natural
environment and the growth management strategies.
The paper can be found online at: https://www.durham.ca/en/regional-
government/resources/Documents/Council/Reports/2019-Committee-Reports/Planning-
Economic-Development/2019-P-26.pdf
The Paper poses ten questions for discussion. City Development staff have undertaken a
detailed review of the Climate Change and Sustainability Discussion Paper (see Appendix 1),
and the response to questions form the recommendations of this Report.
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Appendix
Appendix I Staff Review of the Climate Change and Sustainability Discussion Paper
Attachment
1.
Overview of the Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review of its Official Plan
Prepared By:
Original Signed By:
Deepak Bhatt, MCIP, RPP, LEED AP ND
Senior Planner, Sustainability
Original Signed By:
Dean Jacobs, MCIP,RPP
Manager, Policy & Geomatics
DB:DJ:CR:Id
Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By:
Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP
Chief Planner
Original Signed By:
Kyle Bentley, P. Eng.
Director, City Development & CBO
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By:
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Appendix I to
Report PLN 21-19
Staff Review of the
Climate Change and Sustainability Discussion Paper
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Staff Review of the Climate Change and Sustainability Discussion Paper
1. Questions for Consideration
On May 7, 2019, the Region of Durham, as part of the second stage ("Discuss") of the
public engagement program of the Municipal Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan
(ROP), released the Climate Change and Sustainability Discussion Paper.
The Paper provides an overview of the climate change policy framework in the current
ROP, the Regional initiatives related to climate change, and examines its role in climate
change adaptation and mitigation. The Paper also poses the following questions to
leverage discussion and feedback:
1. Are there any other areas or sectors where you have experienced the impacts of
climate change first-hand?
2. What is your vision for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Durham?
3. Should the additional greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policies that are encouraged
in the Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plan be incorporated into the ROP? How do you
think this topic should be addressed?
4. Do you see bike lanes, transit stops, sidewalks, etc. and other infrastructure in your
own neighbourhood that provide a safe place to cycle, walk, or take transit to your
destinations? Does the availability of this infrastructure impact your travel choices?
5. To what extent should the ROP have policies that support the development of
alternative energy production?
6. Do you see additional opportunities for sustainable energy development in Durham?
7. What role should regional and area municipal planning have in regulating the siting of
renewable energy projects?
8. Have you seen evidence of mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change in your
community? Moving forward, what are some good examples that you think would be
beneficial if implemented in Durham?
9. In your view, is there anything else that the ROP should do to encourage adaptation to
climate change in Durham?
10. Should a tree canopy target be established? If so should there be separate targets for
urban versus rural areas?
The following sections provide a high level overview of the Paper, and recommendations
(highlighted in bold) on matters which, in staff's opinion, should be addressed through the
MCR.
2.1 Section 1: Introduction
2.1.2 Sectors Affected By Climate Change
The Discussion Paper defines climate change as an alteration to the composition of the
global atmosphere beyond natural climate variability as a direct or indirect result of human
activity. Shifting weather patterns are amplifying the natural risks we already face — floods,
storms, heat and drought — leading to more frequent and extreme events. The Ontario
Climate Change Action Plan highlighted future predictions of increased GHG concentrations,
hotter and dryer summers, and warmer winters with more precipitation.
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The Paper identifies climate change impacts including warmer temperatures, sea level
shifts, storm surges, irregular flooding, heavy precipitation events, waterfront washouts and
basements flooding, prolonged droughts, spreading of diseases, and resource depletion.
In the Region's public opinion survey, "climate change" was identified as being one of the
most important land use planning issues in Durham Region today. Preparing for, and
adapting to, the current and future impacts of climate change is a critical aspect in
managing risk to our communities, businesses and ecosystems.
The Discussion Paper identifies seven economic and social sectors of where and how
climate shifts impacts are being felt, as follows:
• Agriculture: including crop productivity.
• Ecological Integrity: including increased difficulties for species at risk.
• Forestry: including regional changes in timber supply and the increased frequency and
extent of forest fires.
• Power Generation: including higher maximum summer power requirements and
reduced hydroelectric power generation due to lower flow rates and lake levels.
• Public Health: including increased water and air quality issues, and the emergence of
new insect -borne diseases.
• Tourism: including fewer winter outdoor recreation -based economic activities, and
• Transportation: including shipping disruptions and infrastructure fatigue.
Staff have identified other sectors, or subsectors of the above, that are being affected by
climate change:
• Fisheries (a subset of ecological integrity): streams increase in temperature changing
the habitat characteristics, and changing migration and spawning patterns.
• Finance and Insurance: as a result of the risk of flooding, or repeated sewer back-ups
into basements, some individuals can no longer obtain insurance; insurance premiums
increase for others to cover the cost of major incidents.
• Infrastructure: although transportation is identified above, washouts of infrastructure can
occur unexpectedly requiring unanticipated municipal expenditures; warmer winters are
deteriorating paved roads more quickly than past assumptions on maintenance and life
cycle costs budgeted; stormwater management facilities may breach and overflow
causing ecological impacts; hydro wires are susceptible to damage from ice storms.
• Mental Health (a subset of overall public health): the impact of catastrophic events on
the mental and physical stress experienced by individuals, first responders, and
rescue/recovery workers. (The Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation provides good
resources on the mental health impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather
events.
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• Vulnerable Populations (a subset of overall public health): with extremes in heat and
cold, populations such as homeless persons are at risk.
• Organizational Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness: public and private
corporations are required to put more resources into being prepared for unexpected
severe weather impacts considering both the health of their employees and the ability to
carry on business.
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• Summer Recreation: algae in lakes, or other invasive species (such as zebra mussels)
may prevent regular enjoyment of water-based activities; high water levels may prevent
boats from being launched, delaying or preventing boating activities.
• Urban Tree Canopy Health (a subset of ecological integrity): the continuing loss of
urban tree canopy due to urban development aggravates heat island effects; the
changing (warmer) winters allow new insects to attack urban trees.
Staff advises the Region that Pickering has identified the following sectors as being
impacted by climate change: fisheries; finance and insurance; infrastructure; mental
health; vulnerable populations; organizational risk management and emergency
preparedness; summer recreation; and urban tree canopy health.
2.2 Section 2: Land Use Planning Policy Context
2.2.1 The City's Vision for Climate Change and Adaptation in Durham
Recent amendments to the Growth Plan, 2017 and the Greenbelt Plan, 2017 provide a new
direction on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and also encourage municipalities to
reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by including policies in their official plans that
support:
• Creating GHG reduction strategies
• Developing GHG inventories
• Creating interim and long-term GHG reduction targets
The Envision Durham exercise provides an opportunity to explore various considerations,
including:
• A lens for considering specific climate change adaptation and mitigation measures
• Provincial requirements that can be incorporated in the ROP; and
• Appropriate land use planning -related recommendations from Regionally -led climate
change plans and reports
The City has been participating in various Regional climate change initiatives, including the
preparation of The Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan and the Durham
Community Energy Plan. Additionally, through Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official
Plan, the City included a number of policies addressing energy conservation, climate
change, use of green technologies and renewable energy systems, the urban forest,
designing for resiliency, heat islands, and climate adaptation.
Staff supports the concept of a climate changes lens for policy setting and decision making,
and believe that mitigation measures should include both regulatory measures, and
incentives that encourage eco -friendly practices.
The City's vision for climate change and adaptation for Durham is a holistic
approach based on a framework for sustainability. Policies about climate change
should address the following objectives: healthy environment; healthy economy;
healthy society; responsible development; and responsible consumption.
Although the Discussion Paper has "sustainability" in the title, the Paper primarily focuses
on climate change. Little is stated on the topic of sustainability. A sustainable community
not only deals with the environment but also with economic, social/cultural aspects —
creating a better live -work balance; having cultural richness and diversity; creating livability
in the communities. The Paper does not address the connection between land use
planning, transportation systems, the built environment and its direct connection to health.
Policies directed at the health connection are also consistent with the policies that help
address climate change. The York Regional Official Plan provides good examples of the
types of policies that can be considered in the ROP.
2.2.2 Incorporating Provincial Plan Policies on Climate Change
The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 encourages municipalities to
reduce GHG emissions by including policies in their official plans through: creating
GHG reduction strategies; developing GHG inventories; and creating interim and long term
GHG reduction targets.
The Greenbelt Plan, 2017, requires municipalities to develop official plan polices identifying
actions that will reduce GHG emissions and address climate change adaption goals, while
also providing further direction for municipalities to meet these goals.
To a certain extent, the Provincial Plans are catching up with policy language that many
municipalities already include in their official plans, and are directing initiatives that many
municipalities are undertaking. For example, Durham Region has set GHG emission
reduction targets at 20 percent by 2020 and at 80 percent by 2050.
Nevertheless, it is appropriate to include the Provincial Plan policy direction for GHG
reduction in the ROP. The policies in the ROP should recognize the need for
collaboration with upper levels of government, area municipalities, key stakeholders,
and other relevant agencies.
2.3 Section 3: Land Use Planning and Climate Change Connection
2.3.1 Transportation — Are the Active Transportation Options being used?
Throughout Pickering, there are many sections along Type A and B arterials with no cycling
lanes or shared roadways, and cyclists are forced to use sidewalks or roadways. Similarly,
many collector and local roads have no cycling facilities or sidewalks. The gaps within the
current cycling and pedestrian network impede active transportation from being a
commuter choice. Also, there are many transit stops with no bicycle parking facilities, and
others with no shelters for protection, leaving transit users vulnerable and exposed to
weather conditions.
In the absence of safe, continuous sidewalks with a pleasant pedestrian realm; or
safe and continuous cycling networks, or transit service that is frequent and reliable,
active transportation modes are not selected and used as the preferred travel choice
as compared to when excellent facilities and services do exist.
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There is an important link between land uses and transportation and social equity. Creating
social inequity undermines the overall sustainability of a community. Many low income
families or individuals, due to the lack of alternative transportation options, are forced to
spend a disproportionate share of their income on automobile use. Alternatively, low
income families may not have access to a car and relying on public transit may exclude
them from being able to take jobs in locations poorly served by transit. Considering the
objective of a healthy society, the case for the provision of robust pedestrian, cycling and
transit networks together with compact, mixed use communities, is even stronger.
Staff recommends that the ROP include an implementation policy identifying the
Regional implementation of active transportation facilities on Regional roads, at the
Region's expense, with an emphasis on connectivity and continuity of active
systems and transit, both within and between municipalities.
2.3.2 Energy
(a) Supporting Renewable Energy Production
The Discussion Paper highlights sustainable energy and energy efficiency/conservation
practices and their importance to mitigate climate change impacts. Some of the key
considerations to incorporate in the ROP are:
• enabling clean energy development and incentives
• establishing policies, criteria, processes, and incentives to encourage green
development
• developing and implementing community energy plans
• encouraging active transportation through programs such as Smart Commute
• encouraging "net -zero", "passive house", and LEED standard buildings
The current ROP has a policy supporting alternative and renewable energy sources and
green technology. Staff suggests another policy could be added supporting
renewable energy production through public and private partnerships, and pilot and
demonstration projects.
(b) Identifying Opportunities for Renewable Energy Development
There are various large scale greenfield development and intensification projects that
provide opportunities for more and improved sustainable energy development in Durham.
Greenfield developments, for example, could employ heat -recovery from trunk sanitary
sewers; solar panels could be installed on all roofs with micro -grid energy production.
Intensification projects could include district energy, waste heat recovery, and use of solar
power.
A further policy could be added to the ROP encouraging the initial design stages of
all development to include a review of the ability of the development to incorporate
small and/or large scale renewable energy systems.
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(c) Role of the ROP in the Siting of Renewable Energy Projects
The Province of Ontario's repeal of the Green Energy Act may imply that the Region and
area municipalities have a greater say in the approval and siting of alternative energy
projects. Envision Durham creates an opportunity to provide high level direction in the ROP
regarding the review and siting of alternative energy proposals. For example, the Region
may consider introducing a policy to restrict the location of large solar farms on prime
agricultural areas, and from sensitive natural areas, and direct them to marginal agricultural
lands. Area municipalities may be required to include more detailed policies regarding the
criteria to be considered in the review and siting of renewable energy projects, and should
have the final decision.
Both the Regional and local official plans should have a role in siting renewable
energy projects. Regional Plan policies should ensure protection of prime
agricultural areas, natural heritage systems, culturally significant landscapes and
buildings. Regional plan policies could also identify other matters for the local
municipalities to consider, such as compatibility with adjacent land uses and
proximity to sensitive land uses, respecting potential noise or odour impacts.
2.3.3 Natural Environment
(a) Good Examples of Climate Mitigation and Adaption for Durham
Many climate change and adaptation efforts have occurred in Pickering. In addition to
Pickering's efforts to provide on-going education and community engagement about
sustainability and climate change, Pickering and other stakeholders have undertaken, or
are engaged in, a wide range of initiatives:
• Built Environment: developers participating in the Enbridge Savings By Design
Program; innovative developers building solar ready homes, micro -grid energy projects,
and installing grey -water recycling systems in homes; installing "smart" building controls
in the new Operations Centre; holding Sustainable Building Workshops; opening City
facilities as cooling stations; installing a green roof on our recreation complex;
• Energy: converting the City's vehicle fleet to electric; converting City streetlights to LED;
converting lights in City facilities to LED; joint venturing on a solar panel installation on
one of our community centres; large industrial and residential developments installing
solar panels; installation of electric vehicle charging stations in municipal and private
parking facilities; holding Sustainable Pickering Days;
• Food System: increasing the number of community gardens and operating the Farmers'
Market; investigating food hubs; investigating greenhouse technology;
• Natural Systems: restoration planting through developer contributions, and community
initiatives; adding policies on preparing an Urban Forest Strategy; establishing a City
tree removal compensation policy; learning from the unfortunate effects of high water
levels in Lake Ontario and flash floods in various locations through the City; holding our
Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program;
• Transportation: the on-going implementation of bus -rapid transit and buffered cycling
lanes on Kingston Road; Durham Pulse bus service; increased frequency of GO train
service; preparing an Integrated Transportation Master Plan on the basis of building
complete streets, and enhancing the City's cycling facilities;
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• Waste: partnering in holding special waste pick-up events; requiring to the extent
possible that developments be designed to enable Regional waste and recycling
collection.
Staff recommends that the Region of Durham consider the following strategies to
address climate mitigation and adaptation: continuing to plan for emergencies
related to climate change, in collaboration with area municipalities; providing
informational resources to all who live, work and play in Durham Region; installing
"smart" building controls in any new Regional facilities; converting all lighting in
Regional facilities to LED; installing solar panels on its facilities; converting the bus
and other Regional vehicles fleet to electric; continuing the construction of BRT and
cycling facilities on Kingston Road and expanding to other arterials; recovering
waste heat from (new) trunk sewers and sewage treatment plant; undertaking a risk
assessment of infrastructure to identify ways to improve its resiliency.
(b) Other Matters the ROP should address to Adapt to Climate Change
The Discussion Paper indicates the following potential policy matters will be discussed with
stakeholders:
• Green infrastructure and low impact development practices
• Climate resilience standards
• Less land consumptive roads and parking areas
• A Regional natural heritage system (NHS)
• Policies that consider cumulative impacts to the NHS
• Updated Regional climate projections
In considering a Regional NHS, staff note that the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative
provides expertise to support and guide local governments in identifying, valuing and
accounting for natural assets in their financial planning and asset management programs.
The Initiative also provides direction in developing leading edge, sustainable and climate
resilient infrastructure. The Region of Peel and many municipalities have participated in this
initiative. Staff recommends that the Region investigate participation in the Municipal
Natural Assets Initiative to assist in identifying implementation policies respecting
the NHS for inclusion in the ROP.
The current ROP contains an overall direction to support food security for all residents, and
has as a goal that residents have access to fresh local food from farm markets, community
gardens and grocery stores. While the Region has a general policy acknowledging the
effects of climate change and committing to investigate and implement mitigation strategies
where appropriate, staff recommends that the Region include an implementation
policy that it will monitor the effects of climate change on the Regional agricultural
producers and local food supply, and identify potential strategies to adapt to those
changes.
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Identification of a Regional NHS would be an important part of improving climate change
resiliency. However, the system must be restored where necessary, and managed to
prevent the spread of invasive species and pests being introduced to the area because of
climate change. Management will be challenging where the system is located on
privately -owned lands. Staff recommends that policies be introduced in the ROP
respecting control of invasive species and pests throughout the Region, and in any
Regional NHS that is identified.
The Region, together with its area municipalities, can play a key educational role in working
with all facets of the development industry to stress the importance of improving overall
water and energy efficiencies, resiliency of new buildings, the importance of recycling and
re -using construction material. Additionally, the Region and area municipalities across the
Province have a chance to influence the Province to continually improve Ontario Building
Code standards with respect to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Staff
recommends that a policy be added to the ROP identifying the advocacy role that it
can play in adapting to climate change with all levels of government and a wide
variety of stakeholders.
(c) Establishment of Tree Canopy Target for the Urban and or Rural Areas
The ROP currently has a policy promoting tree planting by establishing a tree planting
program, in cooperation with area municipalities and other stakeholders. Our experience is
that the local municipality is responsible for the tree planting on Regional Roads. The ROP
establishes a woodland target for the entire Region of 30 percent, and encourages local
municipalities to prepare Urban Tree Strategies.
The Pickering Official Plan also contains policies regarding the importance of maintaining
and expanding our urban tree canopy. It plays an important part in reducing the heat island
effect of development. Staff note, however, that with rising land values and higher levels of
intensification, the City's urban tree canopy is disappearing, and most new development
has little area for meaningful tree planting. Additionally, the ability to obtain larger green
park spaces in the intensifying areas is becoming increasingly challenging.
Low development impact techniques for stormwater management is promoted as the new
way to address stormwater in urbanizing areas. It is important to also consider that a
robust urban natural heritage system, with larger forested areas, are an important aspect to
managing stormwater runoff.
Staff supports policies being included in the ROP establishing separate tree canopy
targets for urban areas and rural areas, following the identification of the current
baseline. Further staff recommends that the implementation of Regional road tree
planting be assumed by the Region to demonstrate their partnership in improving
the tree canopy, thereby helping reduce GHG and heat island effect.
3.0 Conclusion
The above review provides a synopsis of the Region's Climate Change and Sustainability
Discussion Paper, and highlights key recommendations for consideration. As with any goal,
there should be tangible or measurable objectives, which would inform decisions regarding
budgeting, implementation, and enable benchmarking and evidence -based decision
making. The targets should be monitored and updated regularly.
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Significant opportunity exists for collaborative mitigation and adaptation efforts. Many areas
have experienced the negative impacts of climate change, including infrastructure failure or
damage; (roads, stormwater, and hydro), loss of forest canopy; need for increased risk
management; insurance loss, instability and increase cost of coverage; loss of tourism and
recreation opportunities; and adverse impacts on mental and physical stress and health.
Adaptation and mitigation are key to managing risks associated with climate change.
Official plans are one of many documents for addressing climate change in Durham
Region. Integrating climate change considerations into the ROP will provide broad vision
statements and goals related to adaptation and mitigation, encompassing broad land use
planning activities, increasing awareness of climate change, while providing high level
governance.
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Attachment #1 to Report #PLN 21-19
Overview of the Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive
Review of its Official Plan
1.0 Background
The Planning Act requires that municipal official plans be reviewed every five years to ensure
that the plans have regard to matters of Provincial interest, are consistent with Provincial
Policy Statement (PPS), and conform to Provincial Land Use Plans.
The current Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP) was approved in 1993 and has over
150 amendments to keep it up-to-date with changing provincial plans and policies. On
May 2, 2018, Regional Council authorized staff to proceed with the Municipal Comprehensive
Review (MCR) of the ROP titled "Envision Durham, 2041 Our Region, Our Plan, Our Future"
(or "Envision Durham"). "Envision Durham" offers a strategic opportunity to create a completely
new plan with an advanced planning vision for the Region to 2041.
1.1 What are the key components of the Region's MCR?
The MCR is structured around the following strategic planning themes:
• The Agriculture and Rural System (Discussion Paper released March 5, 2019; Pickering
Council commented through Council Resolution #94/19, dated May 27, 2019)
• Climate Change and Sustainability (Discussion Paper released May 7, 2019; subject of this
Report; to be considered at the October 7, 2019 Executive Committee)
• Growth Management (Urban System Discussion Paper released June 4, 2019; to be
considered at the November 4, 2019 Planning & Development Committee)
• Environment and Greenlands System (released September 3, 2019; under review)
• Housing (Discussion Paper to be released November 2019), and
• Transportation System
1.2 The MCR and Public Engagement
The public engagement program and its timeline associated with the MCR consists of four
stages: Discover (2019), Discuss (2019), Direct (2020), and Draft (2021-2022).
On February 5, 2019, the Region initiated the first stage ("Discover") of the "Envision Durham"
public engagement program by launching the project website: durham.ca/Envision Durham, as
well as a public opinion survey, which closed on April 6, 2019. The Region also created an
introductory video on the project, which can be viewed on the project website. In addition, the
Region set up "pop-up" information kiosks in various locations, as part of their public
engagement launch.
In accordance with the public engagement program, each stage of the project will be promoted
through news releases, the project website, social media platforms, and public service
announcements.
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