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July 13, 2020
Electronic Meeting — 7:00 pm
Chair: Councillor Brenner
Present:
Deputy Mayor Kevin Ashe
Councillors:
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Absent:
Mayor David Ryan
Also Present:
M. Carpino
K. Bentley
P. Bigioni
F. Jadoon
S. Cassel
C. Rose
N. Surti
C. Celebre
T. Bal
C. Morrison
- Interim Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, City Development & CBO
- Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
- Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
- City Clerk
- Chief Planner
- Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
- Principle Planner, Development Review
- Planner II
- Planner II
L. Harker - Deputy Clerk
1. Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of the Committee were present and participating
electronically in accordance with By-law 7749/20, with the exception of Mayor Ryan who
was absent due to illness.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Statutory Public Meetings
Councillor Brenner, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public
Meeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also
noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City
before the By-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the
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decision of City Council to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), and may not be
entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of LPAT, there are
reasonable grounds to do so.
Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for
the Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion
purposes as well as the order of speakers.
3.1 Information Report No. 09-20
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/20
Universal City Six Developments Inc.
Part of Lot 21, Concession 1 South, Now Part 2, 40R-18785
(1010 Sandy Beach Road)
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above -noted application.
Tanjot Bal, Planner II, provided the Committee with an overview of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 01/20. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation,
Ms. Bal outlined the applicant's proposal and conceptual renderings, noting that
subsequent to the submission, the applicant amended the rezoning application to
reduce the number of units. Ms. Bal provided an overview of the site specific
amendments that the applicant was requesting, and outlined the comments
received from the public and from Planning Staff.
Michael Vani, Senior Planner, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Universal City Six
Developments Inc., joined the electronic meeting via audio connection. Mr. Vani
noted that although this application is separate from the initial Universal City
development block, this is partially an extension of the existing master plan given
its abutting location to the lands. He noted that the location provides a prominent
gateway, enhanced design and building massing to welcome people to the
Universal lands. Mr. Vani stated that the proximate location to the street improves
the prominence of the site, increases access to the street, allows for increased
pedestrian access, and allows the development to maximize separation from the
other buildings. He noted that the development is consistent with the City and the
Region's Official Plans, and that the requested amendments are appropriate and
maintain the City Centre Zoning By-law Amenity requirements. He noted that
greenroofs are proposed for certain areas and that indoor and outdoor amenity
spaces were also being proposed. Mr. Vani noted that a sun -shadow study
indicated there would be no impacts to the surrounding area and that the reduced
parking demands were supported by a traffic study and in keeping with the other
phases of the Universal City Development. Mr. Vani concluded by stating that the
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setback of the main wall would be maintained along Bayly Street to ensure a
consistent street wall along the arterial road.
There were no delegations from the public.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee and Mr.
Vani regarding:
• how many parking spaces were being proposed and whether these spaces
could accommodate larger vehicles;
• the request from the applicant for floor space reduction and the removal of
certain uninhabitable aspects of the building (e.g. garbage rooms, hallways,
and elevator shafts) in determining the gross floor index, allowing the
applicant to achieve higher density rates;
• the amount of park space within the development;
• if commercial space was being proposed and the associated uses;
• if the design of the condominium building would contain common design
elements from the other Universal City buildings;
• the definition of the floor space index and if this would be applied
consistently amongst all Universal City Buildings;
• impacts of the appeal of the City Centre By-law, specifically how this would
affect the introduction of the floor space definition and how the City would
adjust to accommodate a definition that would work for the development;
• what amenities would be located on the ground floor; and,
• whether there would be sufficient commercial, retail, and landscaped areas
for the residents to enjoy.
4. Delegations
Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development & CBO, appeared before the Committee to
provide an overview of Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and Zoning
By-law Amendment Application A 05/19. Mr. Bentley noted that the original proposal had
been submitted for a mixed use development at 505 and 591 Liverpool Road, with a
public open house held in October 2019 and a Statutory Public Meeting held in February
2020. Following this, a Notice of Motion was brought forward at Council to refuse the
application, which was referred back to Staff to provide a Report to Council in May or
earlier. Mr. Bentley stated that due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Staff were
unable to provide a Report until this time. He stated that a revised submission was
received from the applicant in March, which included a reduction in height and
commercial space, and the exclusion of the City portion of land. He stated that City Staff
have reviewed the application thoroughly, have received comments from impacted
agencies and the public and that the recommendation before the Committee was to
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refuse the application. Mr. Bentley noted that Ontario Power Generation considered the
application to be premature as the lands are located in the federally regulated exclusion
zone, and that they are not in support of the application. In addition, he noted that the
applicants have not identified the location of the shoreline hazard, and that Staff have
reviewed the application against City and Provincial documents, and are of the opinion
that the application is not consistent with these documents and does not conform to the
Growth Management Policies of the Growth Plan. Mr. Bentley further noted that the
application is not reflective of the intensity and scale of the existing neighbourhood, does
not conform to the Growth Intensification Policies, is not in keeping with the character of
the Liverpool Road Development Guidelines and that the traffic impact study was not
deemed to be sufficient to support the development.
The Chair called for delegations who had registered to speak on this matter.
4.1 Stewart Stevenson, 1758 Storrington St
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Stewart Stevenson was not available via audio connection and did not make a
delegation.
4.2 Glenn Brown, 1995 Bowler Drive
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Glenn Brown, 1995 Bowler Drive, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection to support the refusal of the application. Mr. Brown noted that he had
sent in his comments in writing for Members of Committee to review prior to the
meeting. Mr. Brown stated that the City should offer the broadest and least -
impeded view of the lake for residents. Mr. Brown noted that this is a high density
proposal and that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province is reviewing
densities and are asking municipalities to forsake high density for medium density
development, as medium density makes it easier to arrange building stories to
maximize sun and access to fresh air. He further noted that air quality and
exchange should be considered and stated that even if residents have their own
outside air space, high density dwellings increase the likelihood of exchanging
potentially contaminated air with other residents. Mr. Brown stated that HEPA
filters and duct cleaning require regular maintenance to reduce the risk to
individuals living in high density dwellings.
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4.3 Adrian Patrascu, 1371 Tatra Drive
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Adrian Patrascu, 1371 Tatra Drive, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection to support the refusal of the application. Mr. Patrascu expressed
concern that the traffic studies had been conducted outside of rush hour times,
and were outdated having been conducted in 2017, and therefore were not
reflective of today's traffic. He expressed additional concerns pertaining to the
potential loss of wildlife, and the negative shadowing effects of the buildings on
the wildlife in the area.
4.4 Christopher Lundy, 1369 Tatra Drive
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Christopher Lundy, 1369 Tatra Drive, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection to express concerns regarding development on the waterfront and in
close proximity to the nuclear power plant. Mr. Lundy noted that many residents in
the area were in opposition to the application, and that there were numerous lawn
signs erected requesting that the City reject the application and save the
waterfront.
4.5 Ainsley Perez, Pickering Resident
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Ainsley Perez, Pickering Resident, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection to express concerns regarding the application. Ms. Perez stated that
the Pickering waterfront is her favourite place in Pickering, and that she has many
treasured memories at Liverpool Beach. She expressed concerns with the
application, noting that it would have a devastating impact on the environment and
wildlife, that it would increase traffic and be dangerous for pedestrians, and that it
would be too close to the nuclear power plant. She noted that if the false alarm
that occurred at the nuclear power plant a few months ago had been a real
emergency, safely evacuating all of the residents from the surrounding area would
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have been extremely difficult. Ms. Perez noted that the beach is a place for people
to relax and connect with nature, and that she would like the waterfront to be kept
as it is for future generations to enjoy.
4.6 Yvonne Polonsky, 714 Fairview Avenue
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Yvonne Polonsky, 714 Fairview Avenue, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection noting that her concerns with the application have generally been
addressed by the City's Report, but that she would like to reiterate her concerns
with traffic, and the negative effects on wildlife. Ms. Polonsky noted that her family
enjoys boating, and that the development would spoil the view and increase traffic.
She expressed further concerns regarding access for emergency vehicles.
4.7 Eileen Higdon, 852 Fairview Avenue
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Eileen Higdon, 852 Fairview Avenue, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection to support the City's decision to refuse the application. Ms. Higdon
expressed disappointment that this meeting was brought forward in the summer
months, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and requested that future meetings
be held outside of these conditions. Ms. Higdon noted that there was no mention
of the nuclear exclusion zoning in the Report, and expressed concern regarding a
lack of transparency in the process.
Members of Committee advised Ms. Higdon that the nuclear exclusion zone had
been included within the Report, and that there were no current or future plans to
amend the nuclear exclusion zone.
4.8 John Foster, Vice President, Pickering Naturalists
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
John Foster, Vice President, Pickering Naturalists, joined the electronic meeting
via audio connection to extend support for the refusal motion and noted that this is
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the correct decision for the waterfront. Mr. Foster noted that the Pickering
Naturalists are not opposed to development, if it is well planned and cited for
intensification in the correct areas. He expressed concerns relating to the
proposed buildings being out of character for the Bay Ridges area and that the
development would intrude into the exclusion zone of the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station. Mr. Foster provided some suggestions for uses for this area,
including maintaining the current zoning to prohibit large buildings in the area, the
30 metre buffer in Frenchman's Bay, and the 120 metre setback from the
shoreline of Lake Ontario. He expressed concerns relating to the need for the
removal of invasive plants and the protection of wildlife in the Frenchman's Bay
Provincially Significant Coastal Wetland Complex, and heavy erosion occurring
along the spit due to the high water levels of Lake Ontario, and requested that the
City focus efforts to restore the waters of Frenchman's Bay. Mr. Foster requested
that the City of Pickering maintain ownership of 505 Liverpool Road in perpetuity,
and on behalf of the Pickering Naturalists, thanked the City for their refusal of the
application.
4.9 Thomas Park, 721 Cortez Avenue
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Thomas Park, 721 Cortez Avenue, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection to express his concerns regarding the application. Mr. Park noted that
he has been a resident of Pickering for 36 years, and that he has seen many
changes, but is concerned about a developer using this unique area for financial
gain. He noted that this is a unique area to see wildlife in their natural habitat, and
that once this is gone, it will be lost forever. He noted that there have been many
studies conducted on Frenchman's Bay and the importance of maintaining and
protecting the Bay and that it should be protected by the zoning laws. Mr. Park
outlined many programs that illustrate a community and larger culture created to
save the waterfront for wildlife, residents and tourists, and that condos would only
reduce access to the waterfront. He noted additional concerns regarding the
height of the proposed building, that the infrastructure does not support
development of this magnitude, the lack of public transit in the area, and that there
are other similar opportunities for development in the area that would not impact
the waterfront. Mr. Park further noted that the Ontario Power Generation does not
support this development, as it is in the nuclear exclusion zone. He commented
that it was unfortunate that this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, as
residents were unable to reach out to the larger community, and he believes that
there would have been a larger opposition group. Mr. Park thanked the City for
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their professional report and urged Members of Committee to accept the
recommendations and support the City in the event of an LPAT appeal.
4.10 Mike Pettigrew, The Biglieri Group Ltd.
Re: Report PLN 13-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
Mike Pettigrew, The Biglieri Group Ltd., representing Pickering Harbour Company
Ltd., joined the electronic meeting via audio connection. Mr. Pettigrew noted that
the current proposal represents significant changes, and that he was disappointed
in the recommendation for refusal. He stated that the property has been privately
owned by the Pickering Harbour Company for generations, and that they would
like to develop the asset to their benefit.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee and Mr.
Pettigrew regarding:
• the land ownership and the ability for the public to access and use these
lands;
• ownership of the dockominiums and the Yacht Club and whether these are
rental or purchased properties;
• access to the water that is granted through easement by the applicant;
• the inability to build in the nuclear exclusion zone, and whether this
precludes planning for future development within this zone;
• the possible review of the safety case of the nuclear exclusion zone;
• whether this application was initiated by the Pickering Harbour Company or
the City; and,
• the nuclear power plant decommissioning plan and whether
decommissioning could allow for a change to the exclusion zone as it
relates to future development, or if the change to the zone would have to
wait until the cease of plant operations.
5. Planning & Development Reports
It was the consensus of the Committee to hear Item 5.2 at this time.
5.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 13-20
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/19
- Pickering Harbour Company Ltd.
- (591 Liverpool Road)
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Members of Committee thanked Staff for a well-written and comprehensive report,
for listening to the community, and thanked residents for their input. It was
acknowledged that this had been a long, hard process for the community who had
been diligent in their efforts to oppose this and other recent applications in the
area in an effort to protect the waterfront.
A question and answer period ensued regarding the nuclear exclusion zone, with
Cathy Rose, Chief Planner, advising Members of Committee that there are no
provisions under the Planning Act to request a variance to make changes to a
nuclear exclusion zone. Additional questions were raised pertaining to the TRCA's
request for the applicant to complete a Shoreline Hazard Report.
With leave of the Chair, Deputy Mayor Ashe read a statement from Mayor Ryan
who was unable to attend the meeting due to medical reasons. In his statement,
Mayor Ryan noted his support for the refusal of the application, and that he was
aware of the opposition from the community, and wanted residents to be assured
that their input was welcomed. He further noted that the request put forward by
Council to reject the application in advance of the Planning Report was not
supported by the majority of Council, and that the subsequent claims by the public
that this meant that the application was endorsed, were false. Mayor Ryan noted
that the City met its legislated duty to afford the application due process, which
demands a thorough review and analysis by the City's professional planners,
including public notification and participation, and that if this application finds its
way to LPAT, the City can take comfort knowing that due process had been
followed and the City can vigorously defend its decision. Mayor Ryan thanked the
residents for allowing the planning process to unfold, and noted that together, they
would ensure that the waterfront remains a healthy, beautiful, sustainable, and
dynamic destination for the community.
Discussion continued regarding the refusal recommendation and its merits being
based on sound planning principles, the planning process, as set out by the
Province, and the importance of allowing the process to unfold in the event of an
appeal. Members of Committee noted the number of comments that had been
received regarding the proposal stating that most comments were cordial, but
expressed concerns regarding some of the negative, disrespectful and defamatory
comments that had been made and the manner in which they were portrayed
noting the disservice such comments provide to the greater community.
Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
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1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-001/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 05/19, submitted by Pickering Harbour Company
Ltd. to facilitate the development of a mixed-use development consisting of two
15 -storey condominium apartment buildings located on lands municipally
known as 591 Liverpool Road be refused; and,
2. That if the applications are appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal,
that Council authorizes City staff, its outside legal counsel and outside experts
in the fields of planning, transportation, environmental, urban design and other
specialties, as may be required, to present and defend Council's position on
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19 001/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 05/19, submitted by Pickering Harbour Company
Ltd.
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 12-20
The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan:
- Transportation System Discussion Paper, October 2019
Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development & CBO, provided a brief overview of
Report PLN 12-20, noting that this is one of 6 discussion papers circulated to
stakeholders for comments and that these comments would inform the Region of
Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan.
Mr. Bentley further noted that comment deadlines for this Review have been
extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. Bentley responded to questions from Members of Committee pertaining to the
status of a high frequency service on the CPR Havelock railway line including both
Metrolinx and VIA Rail Stations, noting that Staff are currently engaged in
discussions with Metrolinx and the Region.
Cathy Rose, Chief Planner, noted that the Region of Durham has been requested
to support Pickering's interest in establishing a VIA rail stop at the Pickering GO
station and that the Region of Durham is arranging a meeting regarding an
additional rail stop on the CN line.
Fiaz Jadoon, Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects, provided
further details, noting that the City is committed to working with the Region of
Durham on this proposal, and that there are currently two proposals for
consideration — a VIA rail station in partnership with Metrolinx at the existing GO
station in Pickering, or the City and the Region of Durham establishing a high
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speed rail link on the Havelock line. Mr. Jadoon noted that a Report would be
coming to Council regarding this partnership in the Fall 2020.
Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. Beyond the "In Delivery" and "In Development" transit projects, City staff
identifies the following transit projects that would assist in attracting transit
riders and transit supportive development:
a) the establishment of the Whites Road Priority Bus, extending from the
Pickering GO Station along Bayly Street to Whites Road to Highway 7
(and providing connections to lands in Seaton designated high density
residential and Community Node, and to lands in the Seaton Innovation
Corridor);
b) the implementation of light rail transit along Kingston Road; and,
c) the extension of GO rail service to Seaton.
2. Staff recommends that the Region only designate Regional Corridors adjacent
to the arterial road corridors that are part of the High Frequency Transit
Network;
3. Staff recommends that Transit Oriented Development policies and guidelines
for Strategic Growth Areas (SGA) be tailored to the planned level of transit
service, providing there is sufficient flexibility at the area municipal level to
respect the local context of the specific SGA;
4. Staff supports the development of strategic and transportation -related policies
in furtherance of Transit Oriented Development in Major Transit Station Areas,
similar to those currently applied to Regional Centres;
5. Staff advises that a key issue that needs to be addressed to increase ridership
from transit -supportive development is to allow closer traffic signal spacing to
facilitate pedestrian crossings;
6. Staff supports the designation of additional Transit Hubs in the Regional
Official Plan, corresponding with designated or future Urban Growth Centres,
Regional Centres, or Major Transit Station Area, and providing there is
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sufficient flexibility at the area municipal level to respect the local context of the
specific location;
7. Staff advises that when assessing new development, and reconstructing or
building new public roads, new Regional Official Plan policies that would better
support planning for all road users include:
a) policies indicating that a "complete street" includes the provision of
sidewalks/multi use paths, boulevard planting and street lighting, and that it
is a Regional responsibility to provide the pedestrian/cycling, planting and
street lighting components of a complete street on Regional roads;
b) policies allowing closer entrance and intersection spacing along arterials;
and
c) policies allowing closer traffic signal spacing along arterials to assist
pedestrian crossings, and in keeping with transit -supportive development;
8. Staff advises that the Regional Official Plan could recognize or plan for
enhanced trail connections through areas such as hydro corridors, by
including:
a) an informational map in the Regional Official Plan showing existing cycling
and pedestrian trail networks, identifying gaps and opportunities; and,
b) a policy encouraging stakeholders (such as the area municipalities,
conservation authorities, cycling and trail associations and committees,
etc.) to collaborate with the Region to pursue new cycling/trail connections.
9. Staff supports incorporating into the Regional Official Plan future right-of-way
width requirements for specific segments of arterial roads, particularly those
sections within or adjacent to Strategic Growth Areas, as this may assist with
development application review and Class Environmental Assessments (Class
EA);
10. Staff advise that it is appropriate that the Regional Official Plan address using
an integrated Class EA and Planning Act process in new growth areas to
optimize the alignment and design of arterial roads as the combined processes
would allow for a comprehensive evaluation, reduce duplication in meeting
Provincial requirements, and expedite development;
11. With regards to the Region continuing its support for carpooling, staff
recommends the Region:
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a) play a larger role in the provision of purpose-built commuter lots beyond
the Small Urban and Rural Carpool Lot Program to implement commuter
lots along major arterial roads and highways;
b) continue its role engaging with area municipalities and businesses to
promote carpooling programs in key destinations that provide connectivity
to transit and active transportation networks both within and between
municipalities in the GTHA; and,
c) seek the use of more social media tools and real-time information to
facilitate user participation and parking availability to enhance the
effectiveness of carpool programs;
12. Staff identifies that the potential implications of emerging technologies on the
Region's transportation system may include:
a) opportunities to adapt existing infrastructure to improve mobility options,
such as taking away a vehicular lane and reallocating it for cyclist and
pedestrians;
b) continued transformation and impacts to industry, labour, and consumer
behaviour, and the resulting changes in travel patterns;
c) increased demand for secure, reliable and widespread broadband
infrastructure across the Region so that the many technologies (such as
on -demand travel options for Uber or Lyft, car and bike sharing, etc.) are
available to all;
d) reduced individual auto use and ownership, and decreased share of transit
users as users take advantage of the increase in fast, flexible, and
convenient mobility options;
e) an increasing need for well connected and integrated physical
transportation infrastructure so that users can easily transfer between
transportation services and modes; and,
f) increased disparity between lower and higher income communities, as
many of the emerging technologies may be more expensive than
traditional public transportation (since they require the use of a smart
phone and internet connection).
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13. Staff recommends that, in addition to supporting the Regional economic role of
the ports, the Regional Official Plan also include a policy about the importance
of maintaining the safety, security, and environmental protection of these
waterfront employment lands to ensure the long-term use of the lands and
future expansions or redevelopment, as necessary;
14. Staff recommends that supporting the Strategic Goods Movement while
preserving a complete streets approach include design standards that not only
best manage the movement of goods (e.g., implementing street elements for
loading and deliveries, traffic calming, off -hour delivery programs), but also
supports Durham Vision Zero to mitigate pedestrian/cyclist and freight
conflicts;
15. Staff suggests the Region consider introducing an electric mobility strategy in
relation to infrastructure, land use, and goods movement strategies as part of
the Transportation System;
16. The Region is requested to assist Pickering in:
a) working with VIA Rail and Metrolinx to implement high frequency service
on the CPR Havelock rail line; and,
b) identifying the appropriate location for a VIA Rail station along the CPR
Havelock rail line within, or in proximity, to the Federal Pickering Lands as
part of the transportation system component of Envision Durham.
17.The Region is requested to support Pickering's interest in establishing a VIA
Rail stop at the Pickering GO Station to help increase higher order transit
connections to and from the Region.
Carried
5. Other Business
5.1 Councillor McLean gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of
Motion to the July 27th Council meeting pertaining to the creation of a land use and
visioning study for the nautical village.
5.2 Councillor Butt gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion to
the July 27th Council meeting pertaining to the use of barbecues in City parks.
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6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Cumming
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Ashe
That the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 pm.
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