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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 16, 2019--Clfl r>/-- Pl E R] Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: K.Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Also Present: -Chief Administrative Officer -Director, City Development & CBO Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm T. Prevedel K. Bentley P. Bigioni M. Carpino J. Hagg -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor R. Holborn S. Karwowski S. Cassel C. Rose B. Duffield K. Thompson C. Whitaker L. Harker -Director, Community Services -Fire Chief -Director, Engineering Services -Director, Finance & Treasurer -City Clerk -Chief Planner -Division Head, Operations -Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services -Supervisor, Sustainability -Deputy Clerk 1. Invocation Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Adoption of M.inutes Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming Resolution #181 /19 --Cl:; r1/-- p] (KER J NG Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Council Minutes, November 25, 2019 Executive Committee Minutes, December 2, 2019 Special Council Minutes, Education & Training, December 2, 2019 (Confidential Special Council Meeting Minutes, Education & Training, December 2, 2019, provided under separate cover) Planning & Development Committee Minutes, December 2, 2019 4. Presentations There were no presentations. 5. Delegations 5.1 Charlene Rocha, St. Mary C.S.S. and FridaysForFuture Re: Climate Emergency Declaration Carried Charlene Rocha, St. Mary C.S.S. and FridaysForFuture, appeared before Council to present a Climate Emergency Declaration. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Rocha provided an overview of initiatives taken thus far, noting that in 2018 students attended a FridaysforFuture strike, which sparked interest in government action· and climate change. She noted that the effects of climate change have been seen in Pickering in recent years by extreme rainfall and ice storm events, and that the first step towards change is declaring a climate emergency. She requested that Council support the motion outlined in Item 6.1, Corr. 41-19. A brief question and answer period ensued regarding whether St. Mary C.S.S. students work with other school groups and what mechanisms are in place to measure achievements and progress. 5.2 Joe Deschenes Smith, Trillium Housing Re: Report FIN 26-19 . Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corporation -Request to Defer Payment of Development Charges Joe Deschenes Smith was not in attendance and did not make a delegation before Council. 5.3 Jack Gibbons, Ontario Clean Air Alliance Re: Notice of Motion -Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station ' Pl Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Jack Gibbons, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, appeared before Council in support of the Notice of Motion, Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Mr. Gibbons noted that OPG is proposing to mothball the station in 2024, and delay the dismantling process until 2054. He stated that this will mean that the site will be off limits for development until 2064, and that the 600 acres is too valuable a piece of real estate to remain dormant. Mr. Gibbons further stated that the station should be dismantled immediately when it closes in 2024 and that dismantling the station immediately is in the public interest noting the following reasons: -it is the preferred decommissioning strategy for nuclear power plants; -it is possible to decommission in less than 10 years, resulting in most of the acreage being returned to the local community by 2034; -it will allow the City of Pickering to begin revitalizing the waterfront; -it is the fair option and will allow people who are currently working in the station to be involved in the dismantling process, creating 16,000 person- years of employment; -decommissioning is a new growth industry; and, -it will create an opportunity for the City of Pickering to gain expertise in dismantling, an expertise that can benefit around the world, resulting in prosperity for the City. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Jack Gibbons regarding: -decommissioning the station in 10 years or less, and whether there is documentation of similar stations being successfully decommissioned within a 10 year timeframe; -what a safe period of fuel cooling down time is; -whether the storage of nuclear waste in a deep geological repository is safe, and how the spent fuels will be stored temporarily if this repository is not developed when the station is decommissioned; -creating a Centre of Excellence in Pickering and how this will benefit Pickering economically, and provide research and knowledge that can be shared worldwide; and, -the differences between dismantling a coal station versus a nuclear station .. 5.4 Paul White, President, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association Re: Notice of Motion -Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Paul White, President, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association, appeared before Council and noted that of the 667 reactors built worldwide, out of 449 that are operational, a quarter of them are coming to the end of their life cycle. Mr. White stated that there are three options for decommissioning a station - --C-~0 /-- p](KERJN Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm immediate, safe enclosure, and entombment. He noted that different end states call for different discussions, and that there are legal and cost implications for decommissioning depending on the option selected. A brief question and answer period ensued regarding documents that are critical in understanding the decommissioning process, and the importance of transparency to ensure everyone has the opportunity to comment and be involved in the process. 5.5 Sukhwant Singh, Taxicab Advisory Committee Re: Report BYL 02-19, Vehicle for Hire By-law Sukhwant Singh, Taxicab Advisory Committee, appeared before Council to thank the City for the amendments to the draft Vehicle for Hire By-law noting that ride sharing programs have taken 60% of taxicab income and that the taxi plates that were purchased with life savings are now worthless. 5.6 Kim Wright, on behalf of Uber Canada Re: Report BYL 02-19, Vehicle for Hire By-law Kim Wright, on behalf of Uber Canada, appeared before Council regarding the draft Vehicle for Hire By-law to request that Council refer the By-law back to Staff for further discussions and collaboration. Ms. Wright noted the staffing needs included in BYL 02-19 for enforcement and data analytics and stated that Uber would be able to provide the City with much of the analytical data that would be required. She noted best practices in other municipalities, and that what is being proposed in the By-law for the per trip fee is more than other jurisdictional comparisons. Ms. Wright noted that Uber is willing to collaborate, but that they want to ensure cost recovery models are legitimate and consistent with Uber's business climate. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Kim Wright regarding: -whether Uber has been in communications with the City over the last two years while work has been ongoing on the draft By-law; -whether there have been preliminary discussions with City Staff regarding the per trip fee; -the timeframes between the release of this Report and the time that Uber was to respond to City Staff regarding their comments on the per trip fee; -how many Uber drivers are currently operating in Pickering; -the statistics that were recently released regarding a large number of sexual harassment claims against Uber drivers; -how Uber drivers are vetted before being allowed on the platform, and what safety processes Uber has in place; --Cl!/ r;J--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl E R 1 -how Uber will work with the City to determine what data is required from Uber drivers and the auditing process for new drivers; -whether fees imposed by municipalities are paid by Uber or the consumer; -whether Uber drivers use their personal automobile insurance or whether they are required to purchase additional commercial insurance; and, -whether Uber vehicles are easily identified by decals on the vehicles, and whether these decals are mandatory. Ms. Wright outlined the various safety standards that Uber has in place, including pictures of driver~ and their names in the app when passengers order a ride, encouraging passengers to always check the make/model of the car and the driver before entering the vehicle, random driver selfie checks, the ability for passengers to report incidents in the app in real time, and the ability for Uber to immediately remove drivers from the platform if there are any reported issues. She further noted that Uber works directly with law enforcement to ensure investigations are ongoing. 6. Correspondence 6.1 Corr. 41-19 Charlene Rocha, St. Mary C.S.S. and FridaysForFuture Re: Climate Emergency Declaration Discussion ensued regarding the use of the word 'emergency', in light of other social and economic issues that are prevalent in society today. Resolution #182/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean WHEREAS, climate change is a well-documented issue that poses a risk to social, economic and environmental well-being in communities around the world; And Whereas, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has determined the need for a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the next 11 years to avoid further economic, ecological, and societal losses due to climate change; And Whereas, climate change is currently contributing billions of dollars in property and infrastructure damage worldwide and the City of Pickering has been impacted by extreme rain and ice storm events resulting in a loss of tree canopy, property damage, utility disruptions, and flooding along the waterfront; --Cl;Jof-- p] KE JNG Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm And Whereas, the City of Pickering has been proactively integrating sustainability into its corporate culture for many years, while aiming to continuously balance the economic, environmental and social priorities of a healthy community; And Whereas, a climate emergency declaration aligns with the goals and actions already being completed through existing City programs, plans and policies including but not limited to: 2014-2019 and 2019-2024 Corporate Energy Management Plans, Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan, Durham Community Energy Plan, Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan, Partners in Climate Protection Program, Sustainable Development Guidelines, Sustainable Seaton: Community-Building series, habitat protection and naturalization, Smart Commute Program, renewable energy project on Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre, Measuring Sustainability Reports, a 7-year Electric Vehicle Strategy, a forthcoming Integrated Transportation Master Plan; And Whereas, the City of Pickering promotes a healthy economic development program that supports the attraction of key industries and jobs to allow for residents to work close to home; And Whereas, the City of Pickering is attempting to maximize unique economic development opportunities within the City to further advance the establishment of key industries and support the supply chain of businesses; Now Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pickering declares a climate emergency by endorsing the following: 1. That climate change poses a threat to both the current and future social, economic and environmental well-being of the community; 2. That the City continues to strive for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the local and global impacts of climate change; 3. That the City supports that mitigation, adaptation and resiliency measures continue to be considered and implemented to ensure the community remains prosperous and to reduce the short and long term impacts of climate change; 4. That the City continues to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to economic, social and environmental sustainability; 5. That the City continues to build a healthy and complete city where residents can live, work, and play without having to leave the community; 6. That Council requests staff, wherever possible, to consider climate change in municipal activities; --Clt 0f--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl ER] 7. That the City continues to encourage residents, businesses, and the development community to consider climate change; and, 8. The Council shares it's commitment by forwarding this declaration to the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Member of Parliament for Pickering- Uxbridge, Member of Provincial Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, Region of Durham, Durham Region municipalities, the Durham Catholic and Public District School Boards and the Ontario French Public School Board. Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion) Resolution #183/19 That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item #9: 9. That Staff report back to Council, no later than Q2 2020, for setting measurable performance achievements. Yes Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor Cumming Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 6.2 Corr. 42-19 Carried The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried on a Recorded Vote as follows: No Councillor Ashe Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services The Regional Municipality of Durham Re: Notice of Motion re: Opioid Overdose Emergency Resolution Discussion ensued regarding critical components pertaining to a lack of accountability for the abundance of opioid prescriptions administered by doctors, and it was noted that the Emergency Resolution did not address education or the importance of rehabilitation. Concerns were again noted with the use of the word 'emergency', in light of other competing social and economic issues. --Clpof-- p](·KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council. Chambers 7:00 pm Resolution #184/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Corr. 42-19, dated October 24, 2019, from the Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the Opioid Overdose Emergency Resolution be received and endorsed. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 6.3 Corr. 43-19 Association of Municipalities Ontario No Councillor Ashe Councillor Cumming Re: Ontario Announces E-Scooter Pilot on Municipal Roads Resolution #185/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Corr. 43-19, dated November 28, 2019, from Association of Municipalities Ontario, regarding Ontario's announcement on the E-Scooter Pilot on Municipal Roads be received; and, 2. That Staff be directed, through the CAO, to review and monitor E-Scooter Pilot projects in neighbouring municipalities, with a report back to Council by the end of the 2nd Quarter of 2020. 6.4 Corr. 44-19 Kevin Narraway, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk Town of Whitby Re: Regional Heritage Property Tax Rebate Resolution #186/19 Carried Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 44-19, dated November 29, 2019,. from the Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the Regional Heritage Property Tax Rebate be received and endorsed. Carried 7. Report EC 2019-10 of the E.xecutive Committee held on December 2, 2019 7.1 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 23-19 Statutory Public Meeting Regarding Development Charges Update Study Council Decision: 1. That Report FIN 23-19 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer be received; 2. That Council receive for information the City of Pickering -Development Charges (DC) Update Study prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated October 16, 2019 and Addendum to the DC Update Study dated November 19, 2019; 3. That all written submissions made at the December 2nd Public Meeting or received in writing from the public by December 4th be referred to staff and to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for consideration in preparation of the final Development Charge recommendations and By-law for Council's consideration on December 16th; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions as indicated in this report. 7.2 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 05-19 Ward Boundary Review -Adoption of Terms of Reference Council Decision: 1. That Report CLK 05-19 regarding the City of Pickering Ward Boundary Review and adoption of Terms of Reference be received; 2. That the Terms of Reference appended as Attachment #1 to CLK 05-19 be approved; and, ~-C:~of-- p] KE JNG Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actio.ns as indicated in this report. 7.4 Director, Community Services, Report CS 44-19 Municipal Highway Winter Maintenance Agreement -Third Concession Road (Peter Matthews Drive) in the City of Pickering Council Decision: 1. That Cou.ncil authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Municipal Highway Winter Maintenance Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services, and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 2. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 7.7 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 21-19 2020 Temporary Borrowing By-law Council Decision: 1 . That the temporary borrowing limit of $53 million be established to meet 2020 current expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues for the period of January 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020 inclusive, and $26 million thereafter until December 31, 2020; 2. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2020 be established at $49 million; 3. That the attached draft by-law providing for the temporary borrowing of monies be enacted; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 7.8 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 22-19 2020 Interim Spending Authority Council Decision: 1. That the 2020 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50 per cent of the prior year's budget, including adjustments, as contained in Attachment 1, pending approval of the formal 2020 Current Budget by Council; and, --Cit! ()f--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl E R] G 2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 7.9 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 08-19 Municipality Contribution Agreement -Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of Pickering Council Decision: 1. That the attached Municipality Contribution Agreement between Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of Pickering be approved; 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Municipality Contribution Agreement; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this Report. 7.10 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 27-19 City of Pickering 2019-2024 Corporate Energy Management Plan Council Decision: 1. That Report PLN 27-19 regarding the 2019-2024 Corporate Energy Management Plan (CEMP) be received; 2. That Council endorse the CEMP and direct staff to use this Plan as a basis for making future corporate energy management recommendations and budget submissions; and, 3. That staff annually report back to Council on the results of CEMP implementation and the energy management program. Resolution #187 /19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That Report EC 2019-10 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on December 2, 2019 be adopted, save and except Items 7.3, 7.5 and 7.6. --C:t); of-- P J (KER J N Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 7.3 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 02-19 Vehicle for Hire By-Law Resolution #188/19 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles Carried That Report BYL 02-19 be referred back to Stafffor further consultation with Uber and that Staff report back to Council at the February 24, 2020 meeting. 7.5 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 11-19 Balsdon Park Master Plan Carried. Members of Council requested clarification regarding the Master Plan being captured in the Capital Budget, not the Capital Forecast, with Staff confirming that Balsdon Park will be completed in 2021, pending approval of the 2021 Budget. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution #189/19 1. That Balsdon Park Master Plan be endorsed by Council; 2. That staff be directed to prepare the detailed designs required for the implementation of the Balsdon Park Master Plan; 3. That staff be directed to include the implementation of the Balsdon Park Master Plan in the 2021 Capital Budget; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 7.6 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 20-19 2020 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates Questions were raised to Staff regarding whether the City has the ability to change the tax instalment due dates to the end of the month rather than mid-month to --CltJof--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl ER]N assist seniors and those on fixed incomes. Staff advised Council that the Finance Department has a standard operating procedure to deal with individuals on a case-by-case basis as needed should the due dates pose an issue. Resolution #190/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1 . That an interim property tax levy be adopted for all realty property classes for 2020; 2. That the interim property tax levy tax instalment due dates be February 26 and April 28, 2020; 3. That the attached draft by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be enacted; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8. Report PD 2019-08 of the Planning & Development Committee held on December 2, 2019 8.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 25-19 Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands through Land Severance Marshall Homes Part of Lot 30, Concession 1 South, and Part 1, Plan 40R-10110 (1855 Rosebank Road) Council Decision: That the request made by Marshall Homes, to permit the division of the subject lands being Part of Lot 30, Concession 1 South, and Part 1, Plan 40R-10110 (municipally known as 1855 Rosebank Road) through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved. Resolution #191 /19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Cumming --Clpo/-- Pl(KERJN Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm That Report PD 2019-08 of the Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on December 2, 2019 be adopted, save and except Item 8.1. 8.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 26-19 Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Study Intensification Plan and Draft Urban Design Guidelines Carried Discussion ensued regarding City Staff engaging affected landowners who may bring forward development applications prior to the conclusion of the Study with questions raised as to whether an agreement had been reached with developers that they would not proceed with an appeal to LPAT, under the provisions of the Planning Act, during the Study period. Resolution #192/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Cumming 1. That Report PLN 26-19, regarding the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Study, be received for information; 2. That Council endorse in principle the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Plan, dated November 2019, prepared by SvN in consultation with AECOM and 360 Collective, as contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 26-19, and authorize staff to initiate an Official Plan Amendment to implement the vision and Intensification Plan for the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node; and, 3. That Council endorse in principle the Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Draft Urban Design Guidelines, dated November 2019, prepared by SvN in consultation with AECOM and 360 Collective, as contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 26-19, including the revised pages as noted in the memorandum from Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development and CBO dated December 2, 2019. Moved by Councillor Brenner Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion) Resolution #193/19 Seconded by Councillor McLean --Cltof--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl ER]N That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item #4: 4. That Staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of an interim control freeze for the impacted properties in the Kingston Road Corridor, should a Memorandum of Understanding not be reached with the landowners by February 2020. Carried The Main Motion, as Amended, was then Carried 9. Reports -New ~nd Unfinished Business 9.1 Director, Community Services, Report CS 31-19 Level of Service -Review of Winter Activities within Public Works Members of Council expressed concern regarding the funding of the winter activities, with Staff advising Council that the required funding will be provided through the 2020 Budget process with an intent to minimize the impact on taxpayers. Staff further noted that this Report is for information purposes only. Resolution #194/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Council receive report CS 31-19 for information in regards to winter activities currently provided by Public Works and recommended service level increases. 9.2 Director, Community Services, Report CS 39-19 Commercial Lease Agreement -Don Beer Memorial Park -Property PIN 614679; 614680-1; 614687; 614688; 614689 Resolution #195/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt Carried . Cl$'of-- p](KERJNG Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the renewal of the Commercial Lease Agreement with Transport Canada set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action as indicated in this report. 9.3 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 13-19 Beachfront Park Work Plan Resolution #196/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean Carried 1. That Report ENG 13-19 regarding an update on the proposed work plan for the re-creation of Beachfront Park in response to Resolution #99/19 (Notice of Motion from May 27, 2019), be received for information; and, 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion) Resolution #197 /19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item #3: 3. That Staff be directed to provide an update, through a report back to Council, on the status of the Beachfront Park Work Plan, by the end of 2nd Quarter 2020. Carried The Main Motion, as Amended, was then Carried 9.4 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 24-19 2019 Development Charges Update Study --Cl:tof--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl E 1N Resolution #198/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Report FIN 24-19 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer be received; 2. That Council receive for information and approve the 2019 Development Charges Update Study (as amended), City of Pickering prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated December 10, 2019; 3. That the originally proposed By-law has been modified since the public meeting on December 2, 2019 and Council confirms that no further public meeting under the Development Charges Act, 1997 (S.12) is necessary as a result; 4. That the City Clerk be instructed to undertake the By-law passage notification provisions under the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Ontario Regulation 82/98; 5. That Council approve the Development Charges By-law included as Attachment 2 to this report; 6. That subject to Council approval of the 2020 Budget, Council approve the hiring of the firm Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., to be retained for the Development Charges related work including the Community Benefit Charge at a cost not to exceed $60,000 to be financed from the Development Charges Reserve Funds-Administration Studies; and, 7. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions as indicated in this report. 9.5 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 25-19 Audit and Accountability -Service Review Report Carried A question and answer period ensued regarding the Service Review Report, with questions being raised as to why there was no recommendation regarding advancing public Wi-Fi in the City. S. Karwowski, Director, Finance & Treasurer, stated that the purpose of the Report was to identify efficiencies, and that the best immediate return on investment was identified through the fleet management system. --C:~t;f--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl KER]N Members of Council questioned when the automated building permit system and implementation of public Wi-Fi would come back to Council for approval. Staff noted that the broader vision for public Wi-Fi would be a massive capital investment and major infrastructure undertaking and that Staff continue to explore public/private partnerships as a means to assist with these costs. Discussion ensued regarding new communities in Pickering and whether the cost of public Wi-Fi could be borne through development charges. Staff noted that due to Bill 108 and the Regulations that have not yet been released, there is uncertainty as to whether development charges will be available for this project beyond 2020. Discussion continued regarding the need for a strategy to facilitate the Wi-Fi initiative with the least financial impact to the City. It was requested that Staff complete a fulsome study on the full costs of the project to provide Council with the ability to decide on the best co.urse of action. Staff were requested to report back in the 2 nd Quarter of 2020. Resolution #199/19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Council receive report FIN 25-19 for information in regards to service review report for Public Wi-Fi; Building Permits & Fleet Management Solutions; 2. That staff be directed to include in the 2020 draft capital budget submission a new fleet management system and where applicable, apply for Provincial grant funding; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 9.6 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 26-19 Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corporation -Request to Defer Payment of Development Charges A question and answer period ensued regarding .the deferral of development charges (DCs) with Staff confirming that the rates are based on the development charge rate at the time of deferral. Staff further noted that in July, the City's --Cl;;r>f-- p] El Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm development charges will be indexed, and that the Trillium Housing Corporation deferral is only up to December 14, 2020 due to the absence of Regulations since the new legislation has been enacted. Members of Council noted that on December 18 th , Regional Council will also consider a recommendation regarding the deferral of development charges, which will provide for more affordable housing for lower income families. Further discussion ensued regarding the ability to defer development charges on the Region and School Board portions with Staff commenting that this Report is a deferral of the City's charges only, and that there is no ability to defer the educational portion. Members of Council requested that Staff inquire with the Province as to whether there were any possibilities to defer the educational portion of the DCs. Resolution #200/19 Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1. That Report FIN 26-19 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer be received; 2. That, pursuant to By-law 7595/17: a) the request by Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corporation to defer the payment of the City's share of Development Charges estimated to be $2,620,000 prior to any increase in any Development Charge Fees and the deferral be to December 14, 2020 be approved; b) that Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corporation be required to enter into a Development Charge Deferral Agreement with the City on terms satisfactory to the Director, Finance & Treasurer and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 3. That Council direct staff to develop a Development Charge deferral payment strategy for Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corporation for the City Share Development Charge payments with an effective start date of December 15, 2020 that meets the legislation and regulations of the day; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried --C:~of--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl ERJNG 9.7 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 22-19 Universal City Precinct Plan Unique AT Holding Corporation, Universal City One Developments Inc., Nal-Band Holdings Inc. -Gestion Nal-Band Inc. Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1 (1454, 1462, 1470 and 1474 Bayly Street) A question and answer period ensued, with Members of Council requesting clarification regarding the lifting of the H6 Holding Symbol, and whether the lifting is only applied to the lands owned by Pickering Downtown Landowners Group. Staff indicated that non-participating landowners, would have to pay their share of infrastructure and join in to the cost sharing agreements. Members of Council questioned whether the improvement of Krosno Creek noted in the Report, will continue to the North of Pickering. Staff advised Council that they are working closely with the TRCA to review whether improvements could be made to Krosno Creek. Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Pickles Resolution #201 /19 1. That City Council approve the Universal City Precinct Plan as generally illustrated in Appendix I, subject to any modifications identified through the Site Plan Approval process and implementation matters that may arise in the course of preparing the agreements referred to in Recommendations 2, 3 and.4; 2. That City Council authorize the execution and registration on title of the Infrastructure Agreement for the H6 Block, substantially in the form attached as Appendix II, between the City and the participating landowners (Unique AT Holding Corporation, Universal City One Developments Inc., and Nal- Band Holdings Inc. -Gestion Nal-Band Inc.) to implement the Universal City Precinct Plan, such agreement to be in a form satisfactory to the Director, · Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 3. That City Council authorize the execution and registration on title of the Master Development Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Appendix Ill between the City, Unique AT Holding Corporation and Universal City One Developments Inc., such agreements to be in a form satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; -~Cl$of--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm P1 ER] 4. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/19 to amend City Centre Zoning By-law-7553/17, as amended, to remove the "H6" Holding Symbol on lands municipally known as 1454, 1462, 1470 and 1474 Bayly Street, as set out in Appendix IV, be enacted by Council; and, 5. The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 9.8 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 29-19 Carried Consulting Services for Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Request for Proposal No. RFP-7-2019 A'question and answer period ensued regarding the increase in Consulting Service fees and whether this review will dovetail with recommendations coming out of Phase 3 of thE:l mature community study currently underway. Staff noted that most of the comprehensive reviews will advance on their own so they don't get caught in a bigger process and if some neighborhoods can wait, they may be dovetailed, but at this point most will remain separate. Further discussion ensued regarding the Intensification Guidelines Study, and how development applications that are submitted during the course of the Study will be addressed. Staff noted that the intensification guidelines project would take approximately 3 years to complete, and that any private applications that are submitted during the course ofthe Study will be evaluated using the best available information but further noted that if any submissions are prejudicial to a direction of the Study or are not in keeping with the trend, they will be brought forward to Council for either denial or deferral. Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution #202/19 1. That the proposal submitted by WSP, dated November 6, 2019, to undertake the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review in the amount of $412,387.85 (including HST) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $145,606.00 (HST included), for Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, including the total net project cost of $131,123.00 (net of HST rebate), utilizing the funding identified for this project in the approved 2019 Current Budget for the City --C:~of-- PJ(KE JNG Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review (Account 2611.2392.0000), be approved; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the Phase 1 net project cost in the amount of $131,123.00 as follows: a) The sum of $32,500.00 as approved in the 2019 Current Budget - Planning & Design Cost Centre be increased to $42,615.00 to be funded from property taxes; b) The sum of $67,500.00 as approved in the 2019 Current Budget- Planning & Design Cost Centre be increased to $88,508.00 be funded by a transfer from the Development Charges -Studies Reserve Fund; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering staff be authorized to enter into any agreements to give effect hereto. 9.9 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 30-19 Two-year period Exemption Request for Minor Variance Application PICA 03/20 9004897 Canada Inc. (Stonepay) Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 3, Now Parts 1 to 5, 40R-28547 Resolution #203/19 Moved by Councillor Cumming Seconded by Councillor Brenner Carried That Council grant an exemption in accordance with Section 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; c. P.13 as amended, and permit the Committee of Adjustment to consider Minor Variance Applications resulting from the further processing of the Site Plan or Building Permit applications submitted by 9004897 Canada Inc. (Stonepay), for Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 3, Now Parts 1 to 5, 40R-28547 before the second anniversary of the day on which an applicant initiated zoning by-law amendment was enacted for the subject lands. 9.10 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 31-19 Request to deviate from Civic Number Protocol set out the Municipal Addressing Standard Operating Procedure: Durham Live Development Carried --Cl/Jo/--Council Meeting Minutes · December 16, 2019 P1 ER] Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe Resolution #204/19 Council Chambers 7:00 pm That Council approve the request from Steve Apostolopoulos on behalf of Triple Properties to permit civic numbers to be assigned to parcels of land that do not adhere to the Civic Number Protocol set out in the City's Municipal Addressing Standard Procedure, and authorize the use of numbers 888, 333 and 777 as municipal street numbers to the parcels shown on the Proposed Municipal Address Plan provided as Appendix I to Report PLN 31-19. Carried 9.11 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 32-19 The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan: Growth Management Urban System Discussion Paper, June 2019 A question and answer period ensued regarding the construction of Whites Road from Taunton to Hwy 407 as it relates to the installation of conduit, with questions raised as to whether the fibre-optic cabling is installed at the same time as the conduit. Staff advised Council that the empty conduit is installed by the Region of Durham through a long-standing policy and that the report recommendation is formalizing this arrangement with a request to the Region to allow the City and/or service providers to use the conduit to run fibre at such time as it may be required. Further discussion ensued regarding the need to bring fibre-optic cable to the rural areas of the City and the need to proactively install instead of waiting for demand brought about by the development of new communities. Members of Council further questioned the servicing of vacant employment lands and whether the services noted in the staff report included all services, public and private, and not just those provided by the Region of Durham. Members of Council noted the challenges faced by places of worship in locating affordable locations to develop within residential areas, and questioned if the City has an approach to make these locations more accessible and affordable. Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution #205/19 --C:~u/--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm P1 KERJNG 1. That, to strengthen the existing urban system goal of creating healthy and complete, sustainable communities that balances population and employment growth, stronger regional implementation policies, such as financial incentives (which could include Community Improvement Plans; deferral or reduction of development charges; and servicing of employment areas) should be considered for certain types and locations of job creating uses; 2. That, to strengthen the existing urban system goal of encouraging a mix of housing by type, size and tenure, stronger implementation policies are required to incentivize the delivery of seniors, affordable, and/or accessible housing (which could include Community Improvement Plans; deferral or waiving of development charges); 3. That an additional goal should be added for the urban system, to create a "smart" connected community, with the inclusion of policies addressing existing and next generation information and communication technologies, and that implementation policies be added requiring the Region to provide for broadband infrastructure in all Regional Roads; 4. That the Region adopt a "dig once" policy to ensure that a comprehensive network is advanced across the Region, and that the Region allow for the shared use of its conduit and assist local municipalities in the development of localized networks and the provision of broadband services to rural settlement areas; 5. That the Regional Official Plan support the needs of an aging population by focusing on elements contained in the Age-Friendly Durham Strategy and Action Plan, including: • providing opportunities for affordable, assisted housing options and encouraging development that complements the concept of "aging in place"; • addressing accessibility needs and age-friendly design within the built environment; and, • ensuring that active and passive recreational facilities, and community and health services are available for the aging population. 6. That the following measures be considered by the Region to achieve its employment objectives: • pre-servicing employment lands, ensuring that they are shovel ready for potential development; --C-~0 /-- Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl R] • protecting employment lands from conversion to residential and commercial use; • ensuring that uses. are not introduced in employment areas that may be considered sensitive land uses and which would undermine the ability of employment areas to diversify and expand in accordance with existing zoning permissions; • ensuring that lands adjacent to key goods movement corridors are protected for employment uses; • providing lands close to highway interchanges for land uses that involve the shipping or receiving of goods via long combination vehicles; • continue promoting the development of an airport in Pickering; and, • consider the implementation of Community Improvement Plans for employment generating uses/lands, which would include measures such as municipal grants, tax increment financing, development charges and building permit fee deferrals. 7. That the Region can influence how and where people work by: • ensuring locally developed and available skilled labour/talent, by supporting and partnering with post-secondary institutions, centres of excellence, research institutes, and apprenticeship programs; • providing stronger policy direction recognizing centres and corridors as locations for significant employment; • assessing current and future trends in the micro and macro-economic contexts; • providing insight into business and industry needs for employment land, urban form and tenure; • developing and articulating the Region's key differentiators and unique sales proposition; • targeting high growth sectors; and, • developing a series of strategic economic development action plans along the following themes: sustainable economic development, --C:~t)f--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm p](KERJ entrepreneurship, innovation and the technology ecosystem; arts, culture and creative economy; international business development; urban growth centres; planning for diversity; and digital disruption on local commerce. 8. That to assist in achieving 50 percent of the jobs in designated Employment Areas, the Region should establish a program to upfront the cost of servicing vacant employment lands, and that a context sensitive analysis for any proposed Employment Area conversion be conducted, to ensure that job generating opportunities are not compromised or lost; 9. That the Region have regard for Pickering Council's comments on proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan to revise the Province's proposed Provincially Significant Employment Zones, by among other matters, excluding the Durham Live lands; 10. That the measure of density at a Regional level should be undertaken on a modified gross basis (excluding the area of natural heritage lands and the transit/roadway), and refined to a net level through area municipal official plan, secondary plan, and zoning exercises; 11. That stronger policy direction be provided in the Regional Official Plan regarding employment densities and the creation of complete communities within Urban Growth Centres; 12. That the Region continue to work collaboratively with the City of Pickering, and the other area municipalities, to delineate the extent of the Kingston Road corridor from the Toronto-Pickering Boundary to Simcoe Street (and the Simcoe Street corridor from Kingston Road to Highway 407) and to establish densities and floor space indexes that would be necessary to support Light Rail Transit (LRT) service in the future; 13. That it would be most appropriate for the balance of the priority bus corridors shown in the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan to be delineated and detailed in area municipal official plans as ''Local Corridors". Corridors with frequent regional express services along 400 series highways or GO rail services which have limited stops (either at key interchanges or GO Station sites) do not warrant such a corridor treatment. Instead, the stations sites are more appropriately detailed through a Major Transit Station Area (e.g., Lakeshore East GO Stations) exercise or a Local Centre approach (e.g., 407 Transit-way stations); 14. That the designation and delineation of Waterfront Places be dealt with as a local planning matter, similar to the approach for Local Centres. As such, it is suggested that the Waterfront Place symbols be removed from the Regional Official Plan, and that local municipalities be provided with greater --Clt; ()f--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm P1 E R J discretion regarding the identification of areas for growth, and the distribution and density of development within their municipalities; 15. That the methodology for delineating Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA), and the resultant draft. boundary delineation for Pickering's MTSA (see Attachment #2 to Report PLN 32-19), are supported; 16. That the Region, when conducting the analysis to determine the location and amount of lands for any proposed settlement boundary expansion, should also consider buffer planning, by accounting for lands required to accommodate proper buffers between any new Community (Living) or Employment Areas and farmland; 17. That the Region, through Envision Durham, consider the implementation of additional measures/strategies to shift the balance and favour non- residential growth. Such measures should include: making Durham's employment lands more attractive and market ready by: ensuring official plan and zoning designations are in place; pre-servicing strategic employment lands; and making financial incentives available (e.g., tax increment financing, municipal grants, building permit and development charges subsidies), where appropriate; 18. That, with respect to Northeast Pickering, the Region have regard to the Pickering Council Resolutions #140/19 and #173/19 (see Attachments #3 and #4 to Report PLN 32-19) requesting the inclusion of northeast Pickering in an urban area boundary expansion, and the request to use and alternate intensification rate of 45 percent; 19. That the Region's Land Needs Assessment consider a scenario reflecting a future airport and the potential implications it may have in terms of population and employment allocation and growth; 20. That appropriate policy provisions and designations be included in the Durham Region Official Plan to bring the ROP into conformity with the Central Pickering Development Plan, in a manner similar to the other Provincial Plans; 21. That the Region provide further policy support for the allocation of sufficient lands for community facilities (such as parkland, community centres and schools) within centres to assist in achieving strong, vibrant and healthy downtowns; and, 22. That the Region, through Envision Durham, also consider the means to address the challenges faced by places of worship to establish within residential areas, taking into account the functions and services they offer within the context of building "complete communities". --Cl:;of-- PJ(KERJNG 10. Motions and Notice of Motions Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Carried 10.1 Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station A brief discussion period ensued regarding requesting a deferral to give Members of Council and Staff time to review various reading materials circulated by Councillor Brenner pertaining to the decommissioning of a nuclear power station. Members of Council noted that this deferral would also provide time for the Provincial Government and OPG to comment, as well as providing an opportunity for OPG to attend and delegate at a future meeting of Council. Resolution #206/19 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe WHEREAS, September 11, 1965 was the sod turning and groundbreaking for the construction of North America's fifth largest nuclear plant -the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS); And Whereas, today the PNGS is the oldest and third largest Candu Nuclear Reactor Station in North America utilizing approximately 600 acres of Pickering's Waterfront, Lake Ontario Shoreline; And Whereas, after 53 years the PNGS will shut down and cease operations in 2024; And Whereas, the PNGS can become the first Candu Nuclear Power Station to be decommissioned in the world, and has the potential for creating 16,000 person years of direct employment, including employees currently working at the plant and provide a catalyst to attract scientists and engineers from around the world to learn from the decommissioning process as a Centre of Excellence; And Whereas, the decommissioning and dismantling of the PNGS will provide an opportunity for the City of Pickering and its residents to work together to create a future vision for the use of the 600 acres on our waterfront including the interim safe storage of radioactive waste; And Whereas, once operations cease, there is potential to repurpose the north/south Hydro Corridors that currently provide high voltage connectivity to the PNGS for rapid transit and/or recreational uses; --C-~0f~-Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl ER]N And Whereas, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a deferral of the dismantling process that would result in a white elephant on the Pickering Waterfront for up to 30 years serving no benefit to the City of Pickering; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering: 1. Supports the commencement of the decommissioning and dismantling of the PNGS as expeditiously as possible after it is shutdown in 2024, in line with the recommendation of the International Atomic Energy Agency that immediate dismantling is "the preferred decommissioning strategy" for nuclear plants; 2. City of Pickering's Economic Development staff be directed through the CAO to commence work on creating and promoting Pickering as a Centre of Excellence for the decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station; and, 3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Durham Region municipalities for their endorsement and to Ontario Minister of Energy, all Durham Region MPs and MPPs seeking their support in their respective roles. Resolution #207 /19 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Cumming See Following Motion That Item 10.1, Notice of Motion regarding the Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, be deferred to the January 27, 2020 meeting of Council. Carried 11. By-laws 11.1 By-law 7727 /19 Being a By-law Regarding Development Charges to amend By-law 7595/17 to make certain revisions to the City's development charges involving capital cost estimates. 11.2 By-law 7728/19 Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 7553/17, as amended, to remove the holding provision "H6" (A 10/19). 11.3 By-law 7729/19 Being a by-law to license, regulate and govern vehicles for hire within the City of Pickering 11 .4 By-law 7730/19 Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the instalment due dates for the Interim Levy 2020. 11.5 By-law 7731/19 Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet the current and capital expenditures of the City of Pickering for the year 2020. [Refer to page 206 of the Executive Committee Agenda] Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution #208/19 That By-law Nos. 7727/19 through 7731/19 be approved, save and except Item 11.3, By-law 7729/19. Carried Due to the referral of Item 7.3, BYL 02-19, By-law 7729/19 was not approved. 12. Confidential Council -Public Report Mayor Ryan stated that prior to the Regular Council Meeting, an In-camera session was held at 6:30 pm in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedure By- law 7665/18 to hear matters pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land and personal matters about an identifiable individual as it relates to an appointment to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee. 12.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Confidential Report LEG 05-19 City of Pickering Land Purchase from Metrolinx -Part Lot 21, Concession 1, Pickering, Part 1 40R-18785; Pickering, being all of PIN 26330-0186 (LT) --Cl/:! r;f--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm P1 E R] Resolution #209/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Council approve the acquisition of Part Lot 21, Concession 1, Pickering, being Part 1, 40R-18785, Pickering, being all of PIN 26330- 0186(L T); 2. That the attached Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated July 10, 2019 between The Corporation of the City of Pickering, as purchaser, and Metrolinx, as vendor, be approved; 3. That the City Solicitor be authorized to waive any conditions contained within the said Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and to execute any documents, instruments, transfers and agreements as may be necessary to complete the said Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this Report. 12.2 Appointment to Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt Resolution #210/19 Carried That Jed Irwin be appointed to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed. Carried 13. Other Business 13.1 Heritage Registry for Liverpool House Councillor McLean requested leave to introduce a motion regarding the Heritage Registry for the Liverpool House. Resolution #211 /19 --C:~of--Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Pl KERJN Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow the introduction of a motion pertaining to the Heritage Registry for the Liverpool House. Resolution #212/19 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor. Brenner Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote WHEREAS, the Liverpool House situated at 1294 Kingston Road in the City of Pickering was built in 1827 as a private residence by Robert. Chacker of Merseyside, Liverpool, England; And Whereas, upon completion it became a Grand Old Highway Inn an important spot along the old Kingston Road stage coach route; And Whereas, this 14 mile journey from Toronto was popular with thos~ travelling the Kings Highway between Kingston and Toronto; And Whereas, Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister was said to be a frequent visitor; And Whereas the Municipality believes this building has significant cultural heritage value and interest; And Whereas, the Liverpool House situated at 1294 Kingston Road is not on the City of Pickering heritage registry list; And Whereas, the Heritage Pickering Advisory committee met on June 26, 2019 and requester.I that in accordance with section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act, that this address be placed on the City of Pickering's Heritage registry; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby directs staff to include 1294 Kingston Road on the Heritage Registry forthwith. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2019 Council Chambers 7:00 pm 13.2 Councillor Cumming requested clarification from Staff regarding the new Animal Shelter, and whether the City would be proceeding with the Shelter in the 2020 budget. Staff confirmed that the design of .the shelter will begin in 2020, once the City has confirmed the parcel of land it will be situated upon. 13.3 Councillor Brenner requested that Staff use social media channels to remind residents that snowmobiling on Frenchman's Bay is prohibited, and to remind residents of the safety hazards. 13.4 Councillor Brenner requested that Staff follow up with regards to results from the survey on the sale of cannabis and alcohol in our parks. Staff advised Council that they are targeting March 2020 for a Report back to Council. 13.5 Councillor Brenner noted that 20 years ago Pickering became a City, and that the Library created a video called "Once a Millennium" to celebrate Pickering's history. He noted that the video is being re-released by the Pickering Library, in a digital version, and that it is available through the Library's YouTube channel. 14. · Confirmation By-law By-law Number 7732/19 Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Butt moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of December 16, 2019. 15. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm. Dated this 16th of December, 2019. Carried Carried