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March 7, 2022
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1.Roll Call
2.Disclosure of Interest
3.Delegations
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4.Matters for Consideration
4.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 01-22 1
Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to Include Provisions
for Permit Parking
Recommendation:
1.That Report BYL 01-22 regarding amending the Traffic and Parking
By-law 6604/05 to Include Provisions for Permit Parking under
Section 25 be received;
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2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to replace Section 25 of
Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to include provisions for permit
parking; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized
to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
4.2 Director, Community Services, Report CS 04-22 6
Community Association Lease Agreement
- Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
Recommendation:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease
Agreement with the Pickering Lawn Bowling Club 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.
4.3 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 06-22 30
Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
- Washroom Building Implementation, Tender No. T2021-37
Recommendation:
1. That Tender No. T2021-37 for the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
Washroom Building Implementation as submitted by Melfer
Construction Inc. in the total tendered amount of $1,205,882.89
(HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $1,421,120.00 (HST included),
including the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated
costs, and the total net project cost of$1,279,763.00 (net of HST
rebate) be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the
total net project cost of $1,279,763.00 as follows:
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a) the sum of $426,472.00 available budget in capital project
C10320.1913 as approved in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to
be funded by a transfer from Development Charges – City’s
Share Reserve be increased to $639,881.00;
b) the sum of $426,472.00 available budget in capital project
C10320.1913 as approved in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to
be funded by a transfer from the Development Charges
Reserve Fund – Parks & Recreation Services be increased to
$639,882.00; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to
take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
4.4 Director, Operations, Report OPS 06-22 40
Winter Control of Proposed Waterfront Trail Boardwalk
Recommendation:
That Council receive Report OPS 06-22 regarding winter control of the
proposed waterfront trail boardwalk for information.
4.5 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 11-22 45
Pickering Environmental Schools Grant
- Results of the 2021 Funding
Recommendation:
1. That Report PLN 11-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO,
on the results of the Pickering Environmental Schools Grant, be
received for information; and,
2. That a copy of Report PLN 11-22 be forwarded to the Durham
Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), inclusive of the Trustee for
City of Pickering, Director of Education, Superintendent of
Business, Finance and Facilities Services, and to the Durham
District School Board (DDSB), inclusive of the Trustee for City of
Pickering, Director of Education, EcoSchools Facilitator, System
Lead and e-learning Administrator, and Administrative Assistant.
4.6 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 12-22 81
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Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review
Recommendation:
That Report PLN 12-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, on the
release of the 2021 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review, be received for
information.
4.7 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 13-22 96
Community Gardens
- Valley Plentiful Community Garden Update and next Steps for New
Community Garden Sites
Recommendation:
1. That Report PLN 13-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO
regarding community food gardens and an update about Valley
Plentiful Community Garden be received for information;
2. That, through the Office of the CAO, a multi-departmental staff working
group be established to formalize a framework for new community
gardens;
3. That staff be directed to return a Community Garden Policy, to
establish and manage new community garden sites, in late 2022 for
Council’s consideration; and,
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect hereto.
5. Other Business
6. Adjournment
Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: BYL 01-22
Date: March 7, 2022
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to include provisions for
permit parking
- File: L-2220
Recommendation:
1. That Report BYL 01-22 regarding amending the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to
include provisions for permit parking under Section 25 be received;
2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to replace Section 25 of Traffic and Parking
By-law 6604/05 to include provisions for permit parking; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: As per Council Resolution 728/21, Council has approved the
implementation of permit parking at the City’s waterfront parking lots and on one side of
waterfront area streets from May 1st to October 1st annually.
The attached amending by-law creates the applicable provisions in the Traffic and Parking By-
law (Section 25) to create the associated regulations for enforcement.
Financial Implications: The amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-law creates the
offences to be utilized in enforcement of the permit parking provisions. Upon approval of this
report, staff will submit an amended set fine application to the Ministry of the Attorney General
to incorporate offences relating to parking without a permit. The recommended fines will be
$60.00 for the early payment fine and $75.00 for the set fine.
Revenue generated will depend on compliance with posted parking provisions. In 2021, over
1,310 tickets were issued on waterfront area streets between May 1st to September 30th,
excluding 3 hour parking. Given the implementation of paid parking and increased
enforcement, it is anticipated that the number of contraventions should decrease significantly.
If parking violations are reduced by 75 percent, revenue relating to infractions on waterfront
streets would equal approximately $20,000.00 through the paid parking season.
Discussion: As per Council Resolution 728/21, staff are taking the necessary
actions to implement the Waterfront Permit Parking strategy adopted by Council. One of the
steps required is to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to create permit parking
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Subject: Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05
to include provisions for Permit Parking Page 2
provisions are contained in Section 25. Enacting the draft by-law (Attachment 1) will amend the
current by-law by replacing Section 25.
With Council’s approval of this report, staff will send the recommended set fines to the Ministry
of the Attorney General for approval. This process will take approximately 4 to 6 weeks, and
must be completed before the new fines can take effect.
A follow up report to Council will be prepared for the April agenda, containing the required
revisions to Schedule 2 and Schedule 4 of the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05, listing all of
the waterfront parking lots and permit parking streets, as well as, any additional parking
restrictions.
Attachments:
1.Draft By-law
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Kimberly Thompson Paul Bigioni
Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Director, Corporate Services & City
Services Solicitor
KT:kt
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By:Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
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The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. /22
Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing
for the regulating of traffic and parking, standing
and stopping on highways or parts of highways
under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and
on private and municipal property.
Whereas By-law 6604/05, as amended, provides for the regulating of traffic and parking on
highways, private property and municipal property within the City of Pickering; and
Whereas, Council Resolution #728/21 approved the implementation of paid permit parking
at the City’s waterfront parking lots and on one side of waterfront area streets from May 1st
to October 1st annually;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1.Section 25 of By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby deleted and replaced with
the following:
Permit Parking
25. (1) In this section, the term "parking permit" means a permit issued by the City for
the purpose of allowing on-street parking, or parking within a City parking lot,
subject to the conditions of the permit; and
“City parking lot” means any parking lot owned and/or operated by the City.
(2)A parking permit may be issued, with applicable conditions and/or fees, as
follows:
(a)to a resident of the City who pre-registers for a parking permit to access
parking on waterfront streets or in city parking lots (see Schedule 4 for
locations), or
(b)to one resident of a specific address as listed on Schedule 4, which has
been authorized for on-street parking due to the absence of off-street
parking, or
(c)to any person, upon payment of the applicable fee, for use in the locations
outlined in Schedule 4.
Attachment #1 to Report BYL 01-22
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(3) Parking permits may be electronic, with no requirement to display a physical
permit in the vehicle, depending on the type of permit issued and the conditions
of the permit.
(4) Where authorized signs that clearly indicate the regulation have been installed,
no person shall park on any highway or in a City parking lot identified in
Schedule 4 as a permit parking area, without a valid parking permit.
(5) No person shall use a parking permit in a manner or for a purpose not provided
for in this section.
(6) Where required as a condition of the permit, a parking permit shall be displayed
on the sun visor or on the dashboard of the vehicle parked on the street named
on the parking permit, so that the parking permit is readily visible from the
outside of the vehicle.
(7) A parking permit shall be valid for the time prescribed for the permit unless it has
been cancelled pursuant to subsections (8) or (9).
(8) A parking permit shall be cancelled by the City where,
(a) it was issued based on false or mistaken information; or
(b) the person to whom it is issued ceases to be resident of Pickering.
(9) A parking permit issued under subsection 2(b) shall be cancelled by the City
where,
(a) the person to whom it is issued ceases to be an occupant of an address
named in Schedule 4;
(b) it was issued based on false or mistaken information; or
(c) a valid parking permit has already been issued to an occupant of the same
address.
(10) Notwithstanding the provisions of any section of this by-law, the owner of a
vehicle on which a valid parking permit issued under subsection 2(b) is
displayed, is exempt from Sections 15(j) and (n) of this by-law where the vehicle
is parked within the designated Permit Parking area on the street named on the
permit.
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(11) A vehicle bearing an accessible parking permit, or a Veteran’s license plate are
exempt from the provisions of subsection (4), however, such vehicle remains
subject to a maximum six hour time limit.
By-law passed this 28th day of March, 2022.
____________________________
David Ryan, Mayor
________________________________
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CS 04-22
Date: March 7, 2022
From: Sarah Douglas-Murray
Director, Community Services
Subject: Community Association Lease Agreement
-Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
-File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement with the
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club 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.
Executive Summary: As per Council Resolution 224/14, the City entered into a Lease
Agreement with the Pickering Lawn Bowling Club (“PLBC”) for partial use of East Shore
Community Centre and exclusive use of the Lawn Bowling Room equipped with a main hall,
kitchen, office, pantry and washrooms; and, the outdoor grounds which include 16 lawn bowling
greens with covered seating area and a fully enclosed storage facility.
The Community Services Department recommends that the Lease Agreement included as
Attachment 1 be initiated for a five year term beginning March 1, 2022 and ending February 28,
2027.
Financial Implications: The City of Pickering is responsible to fund the general operating costs
(such as utilities, snow/garbage removal, maintenance and cleaning) of the East Shore
Community Centre which are reflected annually within the Community Services Department
Current Budget. The Current Budget does not reflect capital expenditures that vary year-to-year
depending on facility need.
PLBC is responsible to fund the day-to-day costs to operate their activities, which includes
program/office supplies, administrative and insurance costs. The PLBC is also responsible to
supply, maintain, repair and/or replace furniture, appliances and equipment at its expense, in
order to operate their activities.
Discussion: Since 1995, the PLBC have operated their programs and social events
using the portion of the East Shore Community Centre comprising of the Lawn Bowling Room
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equipped with a main hall, kitchen, office, pantry and washrooms; and, the outdoor grounds which
include 16 lawn bowling greens with covered seating area and a fully enclosed storage facility.
Lawn bowling is a game where all levels of ability to compete evenly as physical strength plays a
small part in the game, skill and strategy are the real factors. The PLBC meets a variety of needs,
whether a person is looking to make new friends, participate in light exercise, wishes to play
recreationally or competitively, it is a good place to start.
New members are welcome to this friendly and inclusive club. Membership rates are very
reasonable and give members access to courts 7 days per week. Membership fees include the
Ontario Lawn Bowling Association & Bowls Canada fees thus allowing players to participate in
outside tournaments. Annual memberships fees are $125.00, Junior Member are $40.00 and
Social Member privileges are $25.00.
Official Opening Ceremonies of the Earle Wilson Greens and South Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
was held on August 4 1995. The club has grown from 36 members in 1995 to 156 members in
2021 making it one of the larger clubs in Ontario.
As per the terms and conditions of the attached written agreement, the PLBC shall use the
premises for non-profit events or non-commercial receptions at their cost. PLBC will also maintain
insurance in the amount of five million dollars. The City is responsible for all day-to-day operating
expenses of the East Shore Community Centre including utilities, snow and garbage removal and
regular maintenance.
The Community Services Department recommends that the Lease Agreement included as
Attachment 1 be initiated for a five year term, beginning February 1, 2022 and ending January 31,
2027.
Attachments:
1.Draft Lease Agreement with the Pickering Lawn Bowling Club.
CORP0227-07/01 revised
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Subject: Community Association Lease Agreement Page 3
Prepared/Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By
Sarah Douglas-Murray
Director, Community Services
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
CORP0227-07/01 revised
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This Lease is made as of the 1st day of March 1, 2022.
Between:
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
(the "City")
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Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
(the "Club")
Article I Interpretation
Definitions
1. In this Lease,
(a) "Commencement Date" means March 1, 2022;
(b) "Lease" means this lease as it may be amended from time to time;
(c) "Premises" means that portion of the East Shore Community Centre
comprising of the Lawn Bowling Room equipped with a main hall, kitchen,
office, pantry and washrooms; and, the outdoor grounds which include 16
lawn bowling greens with covered seating area and a fully enclosed
storage facility as shown on Schedule “A” attached hereto, located at 910
Liverpool Road, in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
(d) "Rent" means the rent payable pursuant to Section 21; and
(e) "Term" means the term of this Lease as set out in Section 18.
Headings
Lease Agreement
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2. The division of this Lease into articles, sections, subsections and schedules and
the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not
affect the construction or interpretation of this Lease.
Schedule
3. Schedule “B” (City’s Alcohol Management Policy) and Schedule “C” (City’s
Grant
8. In consideration of the performance by the Club of its obligations under this
Lease, the City leases the Premises to the Club for its use during the Term.
Conditions of Agreement) are incorporated into and form part of this Lease.
Severability
4. All of the provisions of this Lease are to be construed as covenants even where
not expressed as such. If any such provision is held to be or rendered invalid,
unenforceable or illegal, then it shall be considered separate and severable from
this Lease and the remaining provisions of this Lease shall remain in force.
Number
5. Wherever a word importing the singular number only is used in this Lease, such
word shall include the plural. Words importing either gender or firms or
corporations shall include the other gender and individuals, firms or corporation
where the context so requires.
Governing Law
6. This Lease shall be governed by, and interpreted and enforced in accordance
with, the laws in force in the Province of Ontario.
Entire Agreement
7. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the
Premises and may only be amended or supplemented by an agreement in writing
signed by both parties.
Article II
Grant and Use
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Club Use of Premises
The Premises shall be used only for non-profit functions, charity events or
noncommercial receptions of the Club at its expense and for no other purpose
without the prior written consent of the City.
The Association’s use of the Premises shall be in accordance with the City’s Alcohol
Management Policy (Schedule “B”) and Conditions of Agreement (Schedule “C”).
Nuisance
11. The Club shall not carry on any activities or do or suffer any act or thing that
constitutes a nuisance or which is offensive or an annoyance to the City.
City Use of Premises
12. Subject to section 11, the City shall have first right of refusal to use the
Premises. The Club shall not be entitled to any rental fees or other remuneration
associated with the use of the Premises by the City.
Assignment and Subletting
13. The Club shall not assign this Lease or sublet all or any portion of the Premises
without the prior written consent of the City.
Licences
14. The Club may not grant licences to use the Premises.
15. The Club shall submit an annual calendar (February 1 to January 31) of Club
activities to the City by February 1st of each year.
16. The Club shall submit their annual financial statement to the City by February 1st
of each year.
17. The Club shall submit a list of their Board of Directors to the City by February 15th
of each year.
Article III
Term
18. The term of this Lease shall be five (5) years from the Commencement Date to
February 28, 2027.
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19. The City may terminate this Lease at any time for any reason provided it has
given the Club six (6) months prior notice.
Overholding
20. If the Club remains in possession of the Premises after the expiry of the Term,
there shall be no tacit renewal of this Lease or the Term, notwithstanding
statutory provisions or legal presumption to the contrary, and the Club shall be
deemed to be occupying the Premises from month to month upon the same
terms, covenants and conditions as are set forth in this Lease insofar as they are
applicable to a monthly tenancy.
Article IV
Rent
Rent
21. The Club shall pay to the City as rent for the entire the Term in lawful money of
Canada the sum of One (1) Dollar ($1.00).
Gross Lease
22. The City acknowledges that this is a gross lease and agrees to pay all charges,
impositions and outlays of every nature and kind relating to the Premises except
as expressly set out in this Lease.
Article V
Maintenance, Repairs and Alterations
Maintenance of Premises
23. The Club shall maintain and operate the Premises so that they shall always be of
good appearance and suitable for the proper operation of the Premises.
24. The Club shall be responsible to supply, maintain, repair and/or replace furniture,
appliances and equipment at its expense in order to operate their Club activities.
25. The City shall provide general maintenance services to the Lawn Bowling Room
at its expense and shall provide all necessary cleaning and maintenance
supplies such as cleaning products, related paper products and cleaning
equipment.
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26. The City shall provide general maintenance services to the irrigation system and
drinking fountains within the Lawn Bowling Greens, to the fence and court lights
(poles & fixtures) surrounding the Lawn Bowling Greens and to the outdoor
storage facility.
27. The Club shall provide general maintenance services to the area inside the fence
largely comprised of the Lawn Bowling Greens (which excludes items identified
in Section 26) at its expense.
28. The City shall be responsible for all day-to-day operating expenses of the
Premises including garbage removal. The Club shall not be responsible for
utilities.
29. The City shall provide snow removal services for the parking lot, sidewalks,
walkways and all other areas of pedestrian passage on the Premises.
30. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the City shall be responsible for all inspections
and preventative maintenance with respect to the heating equipment,
transformer, parking lot, lights, irrigation system and exterior grass cutting and
landscaping.
(2) The Club shall be responsible for any damages or costs incurred due to
the misuse or negligence of the Club, its employees, volunteers, invitees,
servants, agents, or others under its control and the Club shall pay to the City on
demand the expense of any repairs including the City’s reasonable
administration charge necessitated by such negligence or misuse.
31. The Club shall immediately notify the City of any unsafe conditions on the
Premises.
Security
32. The City shall be responsible for the security of the Premises. The Club is not
permitted to use the premises without City personnel on site to perform this
function. The Club will ensure that no copies of the keys to the Premises are
made without the prior written consent of the City.
33. The Club shall submit a request to the City with 14 days-notice that City
personnel be scheduled to work on statutory holidays between May and October
in order to provide security of the Premises for their Club activities (dates for
which the facility would otherwise be closed). The Club must pay the City 100%
of the total wages for City personnel to work the statutory holiday in question.
Alterations/Improvements to Premises
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34. The Club shall only be permitted to make alterations and improvements to the
Premises that have been approved by the City.
Article VI
Insurance and Indemnity
38. The Club shall not do, omit to do, or permit to be done or omitted to be done
upon the Premises anything that may contravene or be prohibited by any of the
City's insurance policies in force from time to time covering or relevant to any part
of the Premises or which would prevent the City from procuring its policies with
companies acceptable to the City. If the conduct of business in the Premises or
any acts or omissions of the Club on the Premises causes or results in any
Club's Insurance
35. The Club, at its sole cost and expense, shall take out and maintain,
(a) insurance upon property owned by it which is located on the Premises;
and
(b) commercial general liability insurance pertaining to the Club's liability to
others in respect of injury, death or damage to property occurring upon, in
or about the Premises, and includes coverage for tenants legal liability.
Such insurance to be of an amount which is reasonable and sufficient
having regard to the scope of the risk and the current practice of prudent
owners of similar premises for the carrying on of similar businesses, but in
any event in an amount not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)
for claims arising out of one occurrence. Such policy shall also name the
City as an additional named insured and may not be cancelled unless
prior notice by registered letter has been given to the City by the insurer
30 days in advance of the expiry date.
36. Prior to the Commencement Date, the Club shall file with the City a Certificate of
Insurance in a form satisfactory to the City Treasurer, verifying that the
commercial general liability insurance policy is in effect and setting out the
essential terms and conditions of the insurance.
37. The provision of the insurance policy required by this section shall not relieve the
Club from liability for claims not covered by the policy or which exceed its limits, if
any, for which the Club may be held responsible.
Insurance Risks
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increase in premiums for any of the City's insurance policies, the Club shall pay
such increase to the City.
Indemnification
39. Each of the City and the Club shall indemnify and save harmless the other from
and against any and all actions, losses, damages, claims, costs and expenses
(including solicitors' fees on a solicitor and client basis) to which the party being
indemnified shall or may become liable by reason of any breach, violation or non-
performance by the party so indemnifying of any covenant, term or provision of
this Lease or by reason of any damage, injury or death occasioned to or suffered
by any person or persons including the City or the Club, as the case may be, or
any property by reason of any wrongful act, neglect or default on the part of the
party so indemnifying or any of those persons for whom it is in law responsible.
For greater certainty, the limitation of liability set out above in this section does
not extend to claims, losses or damages resulting in whole or in part from the
gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party claiming indemnification, its
employees or those for whom it is in law responsible.
Article VII
Remedies on Default
City's Right to Re-Enter
40. If any amount payable to the City under this Lease shall remain unpaid for fifteen
(15) days after the Club has received notice thereof, then it shall be lawful for the
City at any time thereafter to re-enter the Premises.
City's Right to Remedy Default
41. In addition to all other remedies the City may have under this Lease and in law, if
the Club is in default of any of its obligations under this Lease, and such default
has continued for a period of ten (10) days after receipt of notice by the Club (or
such longer period as may be reasonably required in the circumstances to cure
such default, except in an emergency where the City will not be required to give
notice), the City, without prejudice to any other rights which it may have with
respect to such default, may remedy such default and the Club shall be
responsible for all such costs.
Waiver
42. No condoning, excusing or overlooking by the City of any default, breach or non-
observance by the Club at any time or times in respect of any covenant,
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obligation or agreement under this Lease shall operate as a waiver of the City’s
rights hereunder in respect of any continuing or subsequent default, breach or
non-observance, or so as to defeat or affect in any way the rights of the City in
respect of any such continuing or subsequent default or breach, and no waiver
shall be inferred from or implied by anything done or omitted by the Club save
only an express waiver in writing.
Notice
47. Any notice required to be given by the City to the Club under this Lease shall be
in writing and shall be delivered to the Premises or such other address of which
the Club has notified the City in writing, and any such notice delivered shall be
deemed good and sufficient notice under the terms of this Lease.
Article VIII
Miscellaneous
Quiet Enjoyment
43. The City shall permit the Club to peaceably possess and enjoy the Premises
during the Term and during facility operating hours without any interference from
the City, or any person lawfully claiming by, from or under the City provided the
Club is not in default.
Right of Entry
44. The Club agrees to permit the City and authorized representatives of the City to
enter the Premises during normal business hours for the purpose of inspecting
the Premises. The City shall use its best efforts to minimize the disruption to the
Club's use of the Premises during any such entry.
Signs
45. The Club may only erect signs on the Premises with the City’s prior approval. All
such signs shall be removed from the Premises at the end of the Term.
Compliance with Laws
46. The Club, at its sole cost and expense, shall comply with all legal requirements
(including statutes, laws, by-laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, rules and
regulations of every governmental authority having jurisdiction) that relate to the
use of the Premises by the Club or the making of any improvements to the
Premises by the Club.
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48. Any notice required to be given by the Club to the City under this Lease shall be
in writing and shall be delivered to The Corporation of the City of Pickering,
Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario (Attention: City
Clerk) or such other address of which the City has notified the Club in writing,
and any such notice delivered shall be deemed good and sufficient notice under
the terms of this Lease.
Successors and Assigns
49.
statutory arrangement) and permitted assigns.
Schedules
50.
In Witness Whereof the parties have executed this Lease.
This Lease shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their
respective successors (including any successor by reason of amalgamation or
Schedules “A”, “B” and “C” attached hereto form part of this Agreement.
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
David Ryan, Mayor
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
Insert Name, Title
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Insert Name, Title
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NOTE: LOCATIONS OF WALLS AND FIXTURES MAY VARY Schedule A
STORAGE
MECH MECH
LIVERPOOL ROAD
UPPER FLOOR PLAN
ACTIVITY MULTI-
ROOM PURPOSE
MULTI-
PURPOSE
GYMNASIUM
MULTI-
PURPOSE LAWN BOWLING CLUB
LAWN
GAME BOWLING
ROOM ROOMSENIOR'S ROOM EAST SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
NORTH
0 5 10
METERS
STORAGE
SHED
MAIN PARKING LOT &
LAWN BOWLING GREENS - 19 -
Schedule B
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Community Services Department
MUNICIPAL ALCOHOL POLICY
February 2020
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to endeavor to ensure the appropriate
management of the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages in
municipally owned facilities; to avoid related problems and to ensure the
safety and well being of all participants and to protect the Corporation, its
employees and volunteers.
1. Definitions
In this Policy, the term,
(a) “Licensed function” means a function for which a permit has been
issued by, or is otherwise licensed by, the Liquor License Board of
Ontario at which alcoholic beverages may be consumed;
(b) “Closed private licensed function” means a licensed function
determined by the Director of Community Services to be closed to
the general public and of a private nature;
(c) “Designated facility” means a City owned building, park, open
space and associated parking lot designated by this policy as
suitable for an indoor or outdoor licensed function;
(d) “User” means a person, group or association to whom the City has
granted written permission to use a designated facility for a
licensed function and;
(e) “Server” means any person serving alcohol
2. Designated Facilities
(1) The following are designated facilities for indoor licensed functions:
(a) Brougham Community Centre
(b) Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre
(c) Don Beer Sports Facility Community Centre
(d) East Shore Community Centre
(e) Green River Community Centre
(f) Greenwood Community Centre
(g) Mount Zion Community Centre
(h) Pickering Civic Complex
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(i) Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
(j) Seniors Activity Centre
(k) West Shore Community Centre
(l) Whitevale Community Centre
(m) George Ashe Community Centre
(n) Pickering Museum Village
(2) The following are designated facilities for outdoor licensed
functions:
(a) Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Park
(b) Dunmoore Park
(c) Kinsmen Park
(d) Pickering Museum Village
3. Alcohol Restrictions Within Designated Facilities
All designated facilities defined in this policy shall be deemed a “public
place” and as such, in accordance with Section 31 of the Liquor Licence
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.L. 19, no person shall have or consume or sell liquor
in any designated facility unless a licence or permit is issued or unless
specifically covered by an L.L.B.O. permit.
4. Safe Transportation
(1) Only those users implementing a safe transportation strategy (e.g.,
a designated driver program, an alternate home transportation
option) to prevent intoxicated participants from driving will be
permitted to use designated facilities for licensed functions.
(2) The Director may require a potential user to demonstrate that such
a strategy will be implemented by the user if written permission to
use the designated facility for a licensed function is granted.
5. No Alcohol and Low Alcohol Drinks
(1) Only users offering a sufficient quantity of no alcohol and low
alcohol drinks will be permitted to use designated facilities for
licensed functions.
(2) The Director may require a potential user to demonstrate that such
a strategy will be implemented by the user if written permission to
use the designated facility for a licensed function is granted.
6. “Statement of Intoxication” Sign
(1) Users of designated facilities for licensed functions shall display
prominently in the facility a sign or signs indicating that it is illegal to
serve participants to a state of intoxication. Such signs shall read
as follows:
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City of Pickering – Community Services Department.
Statement of Intoxication
It is contrary to the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario to serve persons
to intoxication. For this reason, servers in this facility are required
to obey the law and not serve anyone to intoxication. Should you
wish a no alcohol or low alcohol “breather” round, request a soft
drink, coffee or smaller than usual portion of alcohol.
(2) Signs shall be provided by the City to users for display by them in
the designated facility during the licensed function.
7. Participant Controls
(1) Only users providing sufficient controls to prevent underage,
intoxicated or rowdy persons from entering the designated facility,
to refuse service to such persons, and to remove such persons
from the designated facility will be permitted to use designated
facilities for licensed functions.
(2) Such controls shall include the following:
(a) Having a supervisor in charge of the licensed function present in
the designated facility at all times during the function.
(b) Having at least two monitors at each entrance to the licensed
function at all times during the function;
(c) Accepting only an age of majority card, a photo driver’s license
or a passport as identification for entry;
(d) Having a monitor or monitors (other than entrance monitor) in
the designated facility at all times during the function at least
one monitor for every 200 participants;
(e) Using monitors and servers who are 19 years of age or older;
(f) Using monitors and servers who do not consume alcohol during
the function; and
(g) Providing a list of the names of supervisors, monitors and
servers to the Director prior to the function.
(3) The Director may require a potential user to demonstrate that such
controls will be imposed by the user if written permission to use the
designated facility for a licensed function is granted.
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8. Supervisor, Monitor, and Server Training
(1) Only users providing sufficient numbers of supervisors, monitors
and servers that have attended an appropriate training course in
server intervention will be permitted to use designated facilities for
licensed functions.
(2) Such training should utilize CAMH course material, and may be
provided, at a reasonable cost, through the Community Services
Department.
(3) The Director may require a potential user to demonstrate that
sufficient numbers of supervisors, monitors and servers that have
attended such a course will be provided by the user if written
permission to use the designated facility for a licensed function is
granted.
(4) Closed private licensed functions are exempt from this section of
the policy; however, users of designated facilities for closed private
licensed functions shall be encouraged to provide voluntarily
properly trained supervisors, monitors and servers since such users
are not exempt from responsibility for compliance with the law and
for the sobriety and safety of participants.
(5) All servers must be “Smart Serve Certified”
9. Insurance
(1) Liability Insurance is a mandatory requirement for all
individuals/community user groups utilizing city-owned or operated
facilities within the City of Pickering. All programs, meetings,
recreational events, cultural and social events require liability
insurance. Users groups can provide personal proof of insurance,
a minimum of $2 million insurance, naming the City of Pickering as
an additional insured, or purchase insurance through the City of
Pickering, Facility User Group Program. Rates for insurance
coverage will vary depending on risk factors, length of the activity,
the number of participants, among other factors at the event. Any
changes in activities by the user group must be reported to Facility
Booking Staff for possible adjustments to the permit. Insurance
information must be received and paid in full before the permit start
date. Liability Insurance covers from the time and date reflected on
the rental permit only. The extra fee for the liability insurance will be
added to the rental agreement with the applicable taxes.
(2) When a patron requests a facility/ice rental, facility booking staff
members will confirm the event/function required on the permit.
Facility staff will review the Liability Insurance User Group Rating
Schedule to determine the appropriate fee to be charged to the
individual/community user group.
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(3) Only users having a minimum of $2,000,000 third party general
liability insurance coverage, naming the Corporation of the City of
Pickering as an additional insured, will be permitted to use
designated facilities for licensed functions.
10. Accountability
(1) Users of designated facilities for licensed functions shall display
prominently in the facility a sign or signs informing participants of
the following:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the user;
(b) The name, address and telephone number of the
representative of the user responsible for the function;
(c) The address and telephone number of the nearest Police
Station;
(d) The address and telephone number of the Liquor License
Board of Ontario; and
(e) The address and telephone number of the Community
Services Department
(2) A user that contravenes any City policy or procedure or any
applicable law may be refused permission to use designated
facilities for licensed functions, at the Director’s discretion;
Indefinitely, or
(a) Until the user can demonstrate to the Director’s satisfaction
that a further contravention shall not occur.
11. Promoting the Policy
The Community Services Department shall design and implement, in
consultation with CAMH, a strategy to orient all potential users to the
requirements of this policy and to promote this policy to the community at
large.
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Schedule C – Conditions o f Use
1) The City reserves the right to cancel any permit temporarily or permanently, should
accommodation be required for special events, or in an emergency.
2) 50% of payment is due at time of booking. This is a non-refundable deposit. The
remaining 50% is due in full, 90 days prior to the permit date of the event.
3) Applicants must be members of authority in the organization seeking accommodation.
Permit holders must be on site for the duration of the rental.
4) The facility is to be used only on the date(s) and time(s) specified, and only for the purpose
named. No teen dances/parties, stags or stagettes are permitted in our halls. This permit
is not transferrable.
5) The City will not be responsible for personal injury or damage or for the loss or theft of
clothing or equipment of the applicants, or anyone attending on the invitation of the applicant
or any persons contracted by the applicant.
6) The applicant shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of all persons admitted
to the building(s) and grounds and shall see that all regulations contained herein are strictly
observed.
7) Unnecessary noise which disturbs the peace, quiet, or comfort of any person in any type of
residence, place of business, etc., in proximity to the facility shall not be permitted.
8) The exits must be kept free from obstruction in case of fire.
a) The applicant must pay all damages arising from the use of the property.
b) A damage/security deposit will be charged for all rentals, to be refunded at a later date, if
no damage, excessive maintenance costs are incurred as a result of the facility rental.
c) The applicant must pay such fees for extra work by custodians, etc., as the City may
determine.
9) Games of chance, lottery, or gambling in any forms, contrary to law is strictly forbidden.
10) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to see that all persons admitted to the function
being held, have vacated the premises promptly by 2:00 am.
11) If liquor of any type is to be served, sold or available at the function, the applicant must
obtain all necessary permits and licenses and must adhere to the City of Pickering ‘Alcohol
Management Policy’. A copy of the liquor license must be posted on the wall during the
function.
12) The City of Pickering requires every event have a minimum of $2,000,000 third party
general liability insurance coverage. This insurance must be purchased as part of the rental
process.
13) For all special occasion permits, only monitors and servers that possess a server
intervention program certificate will be permitted to use the designated facility. Information is
available at www.smartserve.org.
14) The licensor reserves the right to provide security personnel or Pay-Duty Police at the
expense of the licensee, should the Manager, Facility Programs and Administration deem it
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Schedule C – Conditions of Use
15) Hall cancellations are subject to a $40.00 administration fee.
16) All cancellations must be received in writing ninety days prior to the function, or the entire
rental fee will be forfeited.
17) All rental rates are subject to increase. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
18) This contract is not valid unless it is signed and dated by the person renting the facility and
returned as soon as possible to the Facility Booking Clerk.
19) Recreation Complex Staff will set-up the tables and chairs ‘provided’ a diagram of the
layout is submitted one week preceding the function. You may obtain the diagrams at the
Complex Information Desk. Any materials/articles dropped off prior to the function, or left after
the function, must have prior approval from the Maintenance Department or designate.
20) If Complex Banquet Halls are rented, please use the outside entrance to Banquet Hall, do
not use main Complex doors.
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of administering
facility rentals. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, One the
Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611.
HST applies to this Rental – Registration No. 108078593
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Schedule C – Conditions o f Use
Facility Rules and Regulations
Failure to comply with the below will result in loss of damage deposits
A. All Facilities
• no confetti/rice is allowed in City facilities or parking lots
• facilities must be vacated by 2:00 am, ensuring that all decorations and function
supplies have been removed
• smoking of any type of tobacco product is not permitted in any City facility. All City
facilities are designated non-smoking (Durham Region By-law No. 66-2002)
• the City of Pickering cannot supply ladders or lift equipment to any permit holder. If this
service is required it must be arranged with and approved by the City of Pickering one
week prior to the event
• caterers, bartenders, disc jockeys, entertainers, liquor licenses, etc., are the renter’s
responsibility
• keys for West Shore Community Centre may be obtained at the Chestnut Hill
Developments Recreation Complex during regular operating hours. Please call
905.831.1711 for hours
• liquor license must be visible on the bar wall at all times during the function
• unnecessary noise, which disturbs the peace, quiet, or comfort of any person in any
type of residence, place of business, etc., in proximity to the facility is not permitted
• daytime rental keys must be returned immediately following the function to the
Recreation Complex
• evening rentals (those finishing after 9:00 pm) must be returned before 12:00 pm the
following day to the Recreation Complex
• decorating is the sole responsibility of the renter. Staples, tape, nails, glue, etc., are not
permitted. Helium balloons are permitted, provided they are securely anchored
• as per liquor regulations all bars must close at 1:00 am sharp
• set-up times for your event is as per your permit
B. West Shore Community Centre
• garbage must be placed in the garbage bin at the back of the building
• renters are responsible for their own set-up
• tables and chairs must be put neatly away in the storage room
• no live bands are permitted
• renters must supply their own mix
C. George Ashe Community Centre
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Schedule C – Conditions of Use
• renters must supply their own mix and ice
• City of Pickering staff will set-up the tables and chairs provided a diagram of the layout is
submitted on the Monday preceding the function. You may obtain the diagram at the
Recreation Complex Information Desk
Staples, tape, nails, glue, etc., are not permitted.
D. Don Beer Arena
• renters are responsible for their own set-up
• tables and chairs must be put neatly away in the storage room
• renters must supply their own mix and ice
E. Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex East/West Salons and O’Brien Meeting
Rooms
• Recreation Complex Staff will set-up the tables and chairs provided a diagram of the
layout is submitted on the Monday preceding the function
• you may obtain the diagram at the Recreation Complex Information Desk
F. East Shore Community Centre
• renters are responsible for their own set-up
• tables and chairs must be neatly away in the storage room
• renters must supply their own mix and ice
For complete regulations, please see Conditions of Agreement.
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Pickering Lawn Bowling Club Info
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club (PLBC) was established in 1994. They are a member of the Ontario
Lawn Bowling Association & Bowls Canada. Currently they have 156 members. Two Greens each
with eight rinks.
New members are welcome. We are a very friendly and helpful club. We have a coaching staff that
will provide you with the training required to play. You may come out and try before becoming a
member. The club has a supply of lawn bowls for beginners to use and if you become a member you
can use these bowls for your first year of play. After your first year you will have to purchase your
own bowls. The only other equipment required is a flat pair of shoes (no grooves).
Our membership rates are very reasonable and you can play 7 days a week. Playing membership
includes The Ontario Lawn Bowling Association (OLBA) & Bowls Canada (BCB) fees. This allows
you to participate in outside tournaments. New & renewing Member $125.00 , Junior Member
$40.00 & Social Member $25.00.
Official Opening Ceremonies of the Earle Wilson Greens and South Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
was held on August 4, 1995 and finally it was reality. On September 29, 1995 the 1st Annual Fall
Meeting was held in the Seniors Centre. Reading of the Constitution and By-Laws were conducted
and approved. A slate of 8 officers was elected and Rene Lizotte became the club's first President.
The club operated out of the equipment shed for two years and an additional two years in temporary
space in the community centre until the present club house could be constructed and made
available. The club was given the keys to the brand new club house near the end of July 1999.
Since the club’s first year in 1995, the club has seen a dramatic growth in membership. It has grown
from 36 members in 1995 to 183 members in 2007 making it one of the larger clubs in Ontario.
Despite the increase in size its friendly atmosphere and focus on social programs continues to be
one of the strengths of the club.
In the summer of 2010 a new green was added to the club. The Official Opening Ceremonies for the
North Green were on September 28th, 2010.
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: ENG 06-22
Date: March 7, 2022
From: Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering Services
Subject: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
- Washroom Building Implementation, Tender No. T2021-37
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That Tender No. T2021-37 for the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Washroom
Building Implementation as submitted by Melfer Construction Inc. in the total tendered
amount of $1,205,882.89 (HST included) be accepted;
2.That the total gross project cost of $1,421,120.00 (HST included), including the tendered
amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of
$1,279,763.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project
cost of $1,279,763.00 as follows:
a)the sum of $426,472.00 available budget in capital project C10320.1913 as
approved in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to be funded by a transfer from
Development Charges – City’s Share Reserve be increased to $639,881.00;
b)the sum of $426,472.00 available budget in capital project C10320.1913 as
approved in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to be funded by a transfer from the
Development Charges Reserve Fund – Parks & Recreation Services be increased
to $639,882.00; and,
4.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: As part of the 2021 Capital Budget, funds were approved for the
design and construction of a washroom building in Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
(RFBWP). The project includes a facility comprised of three universal, non-gendered, self-
contained washrooms, storage for the site Gator vehicle and other maintenance equipment
and materials, and a staff room. Sanitary sewer, water and electrical service connections are
also required.
The revised Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Master Plan endorsed by Council in
November 2020, indicated the need for a park washroom facility and staff area. This facility
was to be located north of the existing parking lot at the east end of Beachpoint Promenade.
The City of Pickering retained The MBTW Group in 2020 to prepare a Washroom Feasibility
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ENG 06-22 March 7, 2022
Subject: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, Washroom
Building Implementation Tender No. T2021-37 Page 2
Study, and they were further retained in 2021 to prepare the detailed design drawings and
provide construction administration services (Report ENG 12-21, Resolution #600/21).
Tender No. T2021-37 for the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Washroom Building
Implementation was issued on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 and closed on Tuesday, February
8, 2022 with 3 bidders responding. The low bid of $1,205,882.89 (HST included) submitted by
Melfer Construction Inc. is recommended for approval. The total gross project cost which
includes the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, is estimated at
$1,421,120.00 (HST included) and the total net project cost is estimated at $1,279,763.00 (net
of HST rebate). An allowance has been included in the total project cost to winterize the
proposed building and incoming water supply. This is in response to Council’s adoption of
Resolution #800/22, #801/22 and #802/22 at the January 24, 2022 Council meeting which
requests that staff take measures to provide full seasonal use in washroom facilities along the
waterfront trail.
Financial Implications:
1.Tender Amount
Tender No. T2021-37 $1,067,153.00
HST (13%) 138,729.89
Total Gross Tender Amount $1,205,882.89
2.Estimated Project Cost Summary
Tender No. T2021-37 Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park,
Washroom Building Implementation, T2021-37 $1,067,153.00
Associated Costs
TRCA permit fees 3,760.00
Materials Testing Allowance 5,000.00
Allowance for winterization (design & construction) 75,000.00
Contingency (10% of Tender No. T2021-37) 106,715.00
Sub Total – Costs $1,257,628.00
HST (13%) 163,492.00
Total Gross Project Cost $1,421,120.00
HST Rebate (11.24%) (141,357.00)
Total Net Project Cost $1,279,763.00
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ENG 06-22 March 7, 2022
Subject: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, Washroom
Building Implementation Tender No. T2021-37 Page 3
3.Approved Source of Funds – 2021 Parks Capital Budget
Expense Code Source of Funds Budget Required
Available
C10320.1913.80 Reserve-DC’s City’s Share $426,472.00 $639,881.00
DC Reserve Fund – Parks & 426,472.00 639,882.00
Recreation Services
Total $852,944.00 $1,279,763.00
Net Project Cost under (over) Approved Funds ($426,819.00)
The net costs for the design and construction administration consulting fees for this project,
amounting to $147,056.00, were approved by Council (ENG 12-21, Resolution #600/21) and
awarded to The MBTW Group. The budget available amount reflects these already committed
costs.
Discussion: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park (RFBWP), which is situated on
lands owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and is under
Management Agreement by the City of Pickering, underwent the first phase of improvements
in 2018. In response to the high water events experienced in 2017 and 2019, TRCA proposed
a new 100-year static lake level elevation. The Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Master
Plan was revised and endorsed by Council in November 2020 (Report ENG 05-20, Resolution
#465/20). The original Master Plan included a park washroom in conjunction with a change
room facility and storage building for the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club (PRCC), to be located
adjacent to a small craft boat launch. With the high water levels, and due to current planning
policies and the Provincial Policy Statement, TRCA could no longer support a facility at this
location. The alternate location for the park washroom was located north of the existing parking
lot at the east end of Beachpoint Promenade.
The City of Pickering retained The MBTW Group in 2020 to prepare a Washroom Feasibility
Study in consultation with the Engineering Services and Community Services Departments
and TRCA planning staff. The MBTW Group was further retained in 2021 (Report ENG 12-21,
Resolution #600/21) to prepare the detailed design drawings and provide construction
administration services.
The proposed building includes three universal, non-gendered, self-contained washrooms
large enough to accommodate a user with a mobility aid accompanied by a caregiver, secured
storage for site Gator vehicle and other equipment and materials, and a staff room. Sanitary
sewer and electrical services are located in close proximity to the proposed washroom building
location. Water service needs to be extended to the washroom building location from the west
end of the park. The Region of Durham requires that the water meter and backflow protection
equipment be located in an above grade room, located close to the service connection. A small
precast concrete building is proposed to house this equipment.
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ENG 06-22 March 7, 2022
Subject: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, Washroom
Building Implementation Tender No. T2021-37 Page 4
As part of the 2021 Parks Capital Budget, $1,000,000 was approved for construction of a
washroom facility in RFBWP. This budget amount included funds for design, contract
administration consulting fees, permit fees, and the construction costs for the new building
including site servicing.
Tender No. T2021-37 for the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Washroom Building
Implementation was issued on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 and closed on Tuesday, February
8, 2022, with three bidders responding. The three bids received were all competitive but over
budget. The consulting team and staff believe that the increased cost is an indication of the
current state of the construction industry that has seen a significant increase in material pricing
due to standard and COVID-19 pandemic inflation. The low bid of $1,205,882.89 (HST
included) submitted by Melfer Construction Inc. is recommended for approval. The total gross
project cost which includes the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, is
estimated at $1,421,120.00 (HST included) and the total net project cost is estimated at
$1,279,763.00 (net of HST rebate).
At the January 24, 2022 Council meeting, Council adopted Resolution #800/22, #801/22 and
#802/22. The second point of this resolution states:
“That staff be directed through the Office of the CAO to incorporate into the planning and
construction of all future infrastructure along the Waterfront Trail, measures that will
achieve full seasonal accessible use, but not limited to the construction of the approved
permanent washrooms on both the east and west sides of the Frenchman’s Bay and all
proposed reconstructions of the Waterfront Trail system.”
As this project was designed and tendered prior to the adoption of this resolution, some
upgrades will be required to the facility in order for it to be able to operate over the winter
months. The building was designed and tendered with some allowances for future winterization
such as providing insulation in the walls and ceiling. In order for the building to be able to be
open during the winter months, a heating system must be added to washroom building and an
electrical service and supplemental heat be added to the water meter building to prevent the
plumbing system from freezing. Staff have consulted with The MBTW Group and obtained an
estimated cost for additional consulting services and construction costs for this facility to be
winterized. This amount has been carried as an allowance in the total net project cost. A 10
percent contingency has also included in the associated costs to cover any unforeseen costs.
Melfer Construction Inc. have successfully completed a number of other projects for the City of
Pickering including the first phase of the RFBWP Master Plan implementation, the construction
of the Don Beer Memorial Park and the reconstruction of the ball diamond in Amberlea Park.
They have also recently constructed custom park buildings for the Town of Richmond Hill and
the Town of Newmarket and are currently constructing park washroom facilities for the City of
Kawartha Lakes and the Town of Aurora.
The award of Tender No. T2021-37 to the low bidder, Melfer Construction Inc. will be
conditional upon receiving the City’s Health & Safety form, Certificate of Insurance and Waste
Management Plan and requisite approvals.
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ENG 06-22 March 7, 2022
Subject: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, Washroom
Building Implementation Tender No. T2021-37 Page 5
Upon careful examination of all tenders and relevant documents received, the Engineering
Services Department recommends the acceptance of the low bid submitted by Melfer
Construction Inc. for Tender No. T2021-37 in the amount of $1,205,882.89 (HST included) and
that the total net project cost of $1,279,763.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved.
Attachments:
1.Supply & Services Memorandum dated February 10, 2022
2.Record of Tenders Opened and Checked
3.Location Map
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ENG 06-22 March 7, 2022
Subject: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, Washroom
Building Implementation Tender No. T2021-37 Page 6
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Arnold Mostert, OALA Richard Holborn, P. Eng.
Manager, Landscape & Parks Development Director, Engineering Services
Stan Karwowski, MBA, CPA, CMA
Director, Finance & Treasurer
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
Original Signed By:
Attachment #1 to Report # ENG 06-22
Memo
To: Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering Services
February 7, 2022
From: Lisa Chang
(Acting) Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supply & Services
Copy: Administrative Assistant, Engineering Services
Subject: Tender No. T2021-37
-Tender for Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
Washroom Building Implementation
File: F-5400-001
Tender No. T2021-37 was advertised on the City’s website on January 11, 2022. Three
companies have submitted a bid for this project.
A copy of the Record of Tenders Opened and Checked used at the public tender opening is
attached. Tenders shall be irrevocable for 60 days after the official closing date and time.
Purchasing Procedure No. PUR 010-001, Item 13.03 (r) provides checking tendered unit prices
and extensions unit prices shall govern and extensions will be corrected accordingly, which has
been completed by S&S and Melfer Construction Inc. is the compliant low bid at a value of
$1,062,953.00.
The unsuccessful Bidder’s tendering deposit, other than a bid bond, shall be returned to the
applicable bidders as provided for by Purchasing Procedure No. PUR 010-001, Item 13.03 (w).
Three (3) bids have been retained for review at this time and are attached.
Pursuant to Information to Bidders Item 25 Pre-Condition of Award and Item 19 Tendering
Specifications, the following documentation will be requested of Melfer Construction Inc. for
your review during the evaluation stage of this tender call. Please advise if Supply & Services
is to proceed with collecting the following documentation:
(a)A copy of the City’s Health and Safety Policy form currently dated and signed;
(b)A copy of the current Clearance Certificate issued by Workplace Safety & Insurance
Board;
(c)The City’s certificate of insurance or approved alternative form completed by the Bidder’s
agent, broker or insurer; and
(d)Waste Management Plan.
A budget of $860,000 was provided to Supply & Services for this procurement.
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If the recommendation to award exceeds the budgeted amount, refer to Financial Control Policy
Item 11 for additional instructions.
In accordance with Purchasing Policy Item 06.04, the authority for the dollar limit as set out
below excludes HST.
As such, in accordance with Purchasing Policy Item 06.11, where the compliant quotation or
tender meeting specifications and offering best value to the City is acceptable or where the
highest scoring proposal is recommended and the estimated total purchase price is:
(c)Over $250,000, the Manager may approve the award, subject to the approval of the
Director, Treasurer, CAO and Council.
Please include the following items in your report:
1.if Items (a) through (b) noted above are acceptable to the Co-ordinator, Health & Safety or
designate, if required;
2.if Item (c) is acceptable to the Manager, Budgets & Internal Audit;
3.if the list of subcontractors is acceptable to Engineering Services;
4.if Item (d) is acceptable to Engineering Services;
5.any past work experience with low bidder Melfer Construction Inc. including work location;
6.without past work experience, if reference information is acceptable to Engineering
Services;
7.the appropriate account number(s) to which this work is to be charged;
8.the budget amount(s) assigned thereto;
9.Treasurer’s confirmation of funding;
10.related departmental approvals; and
11.related comments specific to the project.
After receiving Council’s approval, an approved “on-line” requisition will be required to proceed.
Enquiries can be directed to the City’s website for the unofficial bid results as read out at the
public tender opening or to Supply & Services. Bidders will be advised of the outcome in due
course.
If you require further information, please feel free to contact me or a member of Supply &
Services.
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Attachment #2 to Report #ENG 06-22
City of Pickering
Record of Tenders Opened and Checked
Tender Description: Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Washroom Building Implementation
Tender No.: T2021-37
Date: February 8, 2022 -2:00 pm Local Time
Bidder Name Total Tendered Amount
(HST Excluded) Comments
Melfer Construction $1,067,153.00
Loc-Pave Construction Ltd. $1,154,159.40
Canada Construction Limited $1,079,690.00
City Staff Present Other
The information is strictly preliminary, pending review and verification of conformance to terms, conditions and specifications.
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: OPS 06-22
Date: March 7, 2022
From: Brian Duffield
Director, Operations
Subject: Winter Control of Proposed Waterfront Trail Boardwalk
-File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That Council receive Report OPS 06-22 regarding winter control of the proposed
waterfront trail boardwalk for information.
Executive Summary: At Council Meeting of December 13, 2021, Council endorsed
Report ENG 25-21 regarding the Beachfront Park Rehabilitation & Needs Assessment
(Resolution 745-21). The report provided a project status update and recommendation to
proceed with the preferred design of a 6.6m wide elevated waterfront trail boardwalk to replace
the original boardwalk removed in 2019. Detailed design of the Final Preferred Design Option
drawings will proceed in 2022, subject to Council approval of the 2022 Capital Budget.
At the February 7, 2022 Planning & Development Committee meeting, staff were directed to
report on the possibility of making the new waterfront trail boardwalk, that is part of the
Beachfront Park Revitalization Project, accessible for all four seasons and to provide options
and costs associated with a safe de-icing program.
Staff have considered the winter control of the proposed waterfront trail boardwalk and have
indicated two other sections of the waterfront trail that staff intend to add to the winter control
program once other capital infrastructure projects are completed.
Financial Implications: Final costs and impacts on future Capital and Current budgets is
best left until the design is completed; however, staff have prepared preliminary costs for the
winter control of the proposed 6.6m wide elevated waterfront trail in Beachfront Park.
Staff have reviewed the method and timing of exercising winter control for Beachfront Park,
which is a high activity recreation destination in all four seasons. With this in mind, staff are
recommending dedicating additional staff and equipment to provide winter control for
Beachfront Park to avoid the considerable delay of services, should we have to complete all
regulatory winter control before attending to the Parks winter control needs. In addition, staff
are sensitive to the environmental concerns of the lakefront and will be researching and
seeking approval for environmentally acceptable de-icing products in consultation with OPG
and TRCA.
The City has to be proactive in its risk mitigation strategy if this section of the trail is to be
maintained all year round. As stated in the body of the report, regular scheduled seven days
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Subject: Winter Control of the Proposed Waterfront Trail Boardwalk Page 2
per week inspection and maintenance of the trail would be required to ensure that it is properly
maintained and safe for Pickering residents to enjoy. This standard care will likely require an
investment of funds through the annual budget process to ensure that the trail is properly
maintained and safe. The challenge for staff may be to strike a balance between
environmentally safe de-icing products and their ability to provide the required level of safety
for Pickering residents. However, Council should be made aware, that in those rare instances
where safe conditions on the trail may not be achieved through the use of environmentally safe
de-icing products, those impacted sections of the trail may be restricted from pedestrian
access until such a time that staff can address the situation satisfactorily.
2023 Capital Budget Implications:
Public Works’ staff recommend adding the following vehicle and equipment expenditures
totaling $142,000 into the 2023 Parks & Property Capital Budget.
Item Approximate
Cost
Rationale
One Ton Pickup Truck $114,000 This is the largest plow that the elevated trail
can accommodate.
8.5ft Plow & Harness &
1.8 Yard Salter
$28,000 Environmental de-icers are compatible with
the bed mounted salter unit.
Total $142,000
2023 Current Budget Implications:
Public Works’ staff are proposing to submit the following labour and material requests totaling
$108,000 annually in the 2023 Parks & Property Current Budget. Staff calculations are based
on two staff attending to provide plowing and/or de-icing service 50 times in a winter season.
Item Approximate
Cost
Rationale
Maintenance Workers, Parks
& Property (per winter
season)
$58,200 Allows staff to respond to winter events
without waiting for all regulatory winter control
activities to be completed.
Environmentally Sensitive
De-icer
$50,000 De-icer delivered in 1 tonne tote bags that
must be stored inside. Spread rate of 75
grams/m2.
Total $108,000
Discussion: The waterfront trail is divided into the following three separate trail systems:
1.First Nations Trail – This trail starts at the Toronto/Pickering border at the end of Dyson
Road and ends at Monarch Trail entrance on Beachpoint Promenade (3.0 km).
2.Monarch Trail – This trail starts at Beachpoint Promenade, goes around Frenchman’s
Bay, and ends at Beachfront Park at the bottom of Liverpool Road (4.8 km).
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3.Peak Trail – This trail starts at Beachfront Park and ends at the Pickering/Ajax border at
the end of Frisco Road (4.2 km).
Currently, the City provides winter control for a total of 6.1 kilometers of the 12.0 kilometer
waterfront trail. First Nations Trail currently has 1.3 kilometres that the City provides winter
control for (the on-street sections of the trail along Rodd Avenue and from Marksbury Road
over to Beachpoint Promenade). Monarch Trail currently has 4.0 kilometers that the City
provides winter control for (both on street and residential concrete sidewalk sections of the
trail). Peak Trail currently has 0.8 kilometers that the City provides winter control for (the 3.2
metre wide asphalt waterfront trail section from Sandy Beach Road to Brock Road).
There are three sections of the waterfront trail that have planned capital improvements that will
allow these sections to be added to the winter control program (see attachment).
1.First Nations Trail – With the recent acquisition of properties on Marksbury Road and
West Shore Boulevard, and in collaboration with TRCA, the road route of the waterfront
trail via Surf Avenue will be eliminated and replaced by a new section of waterfront trail
between West Shore Boulevard and Marksbury Road. The design and construction of
this new section of waterfront trail will be included in a future Capital Budget, and will be
subject to Council approval through the Capital Budget approval process. This link will
then be added to the winter control program upon completion of construction.
2.Monarch Trail – The reconstruction of the existing walkway between Elvira Court and
Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park was included in the approved 2021 Capital Budget.
The current width and alignment of this section of trail does not allow for safe winter
control operations, however, when the reconstruction is complete, it will be able to be
added to the winter control program.
3.Peak Trail – The Beachfront Park Master Plan includes the installation of the 6.6m wide
elevated waterfront trail boardwalk that replaces the original boardwalk removed in
2019. This link will be added to the winter control program upon completion of the new
boardwalk. In addition, the link from the south end of Liverpool Road, through
Millennium Square to the west end of the new waterfront boardwalk will have to be
added to the winter control program. Final design details of this section have yet to be
completed.
The section of waterfront trail on Montgomery Park Road between Sandy Beach Road and
Brock Road was reconstructed to a 3.2m wide asphalt trail in 2018. This section of the
waterfront trail has always been on the winter control program, as it provides a safe walkway
for OPG staff attending their training centre.
Operations’ staff will be working with Engineering Services’ staff on the Beachfront Park
waterfront trail boardwalk design and will ensure that it is designed and constructed in a
manner compatible with future winter control by Operations Parks’ staff.
Operations’ staff will also complete a full review of de-icer products available, prior to assuming
winter control of the boardwalk, and, in collaboration with TRCA and OPG, will select the most
appropriate product accounting for the environmental sensitivity of area in which it will be used.
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Attachments:
1.Winter Sidewalk -Waterfront Trail-Display Map
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Brian Duffield Stan Karwowski, MBA, CPA, CMA
Director, Operations Director, Finance & Treasure
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Attachment #1 to Report #OPS 06-22
Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: PLN 11-22
Date: March 7, 2022
From: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
Subject: Pickering Environmental Schools Grant
-Results of the 2021 Funding
-File: D-7000-007
Recommendation:
1.That Report PLN 11-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, on the results of the
Pickering Environmental Schools Grant, be received for information; and
2.That a copy of Report PLN 11-22 be forwarded to the Durham Catholic District School
Board (DCDSB), inclusive of the Trustee for City of Pickering, Director of Education,
Superintendent of Business, Finance and Facilities Services, and to the Durham District
School Board (DDSB), inclusive of the Trustee for City of Pickering, Director of Education,
EcoSchools Facilitator, System Lead and e-learning Administrator, and Administrative
Assistant.
Executive Summary: On October 21, 2019, Council approved the creation of a Pickering
Environmental Schools Grant (Resolution #154/19). The purpose of the grant was to provide
thousands of Pickering students the opportunity to implement activities that contribute to a healthy
environment.
The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and the Durham District School Board
(DDSB) each had access to up to $6,000.00 for their respective schools. The Ontario French
Public School Board could apply for up to $1,000.00, which was reflective of there being only
one school in Pickering. Staff worked with the three school boards to communicate the grant
opportunity to their respective schools. Six schools applied and $8,230.66 in funding was
allocated in 2021.
Unfortunately, uptake of the 2021 grant opportunity was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,
resulting in a province-wide closure of schools until June, and gathering restrictions when
in-person learning resumed in September. Many project ideas focus on engaging and gathering
students together, and there was continued uncertainty as the pandemic evolved in 2021. Moving
forward in 2022, pending budget approval and more stability with the pandemic, it’s expected
more schools will be able to pursue their project ideas.
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Report PLN 11-22 March 7, 2022
Subject: Pickering Environmental Schools Grant Page 2
Attachments #1 and #2 are DCDSB and DDSB summaries, outlining the projects that were
undertaken, including:
•creating a pollinator garden;
•planting salt resistant shrubs and trees to stabilize a slope and reduce soil erosion into the
drainage ditch;
•installing amour stones for use as outdoor classroom seating;
•hosting six educational and interactive Scientists in School workshops to educate students
about energy, owl pellets, and plants;
•planting native, shade-tolerant trees, shrubs and perennials to create an ecologically
diverse garden habitat;
•placing nesting boxes, and window and hanging bird feeders near vegetated and garden
areas; and
•purchasing an indoor aeroponic growing tower for students to grow herbs, vegetables, and
plants in the school.
Pickering’s Environmental Schools Grant initiative provided equitable access for thousands of
students to be engaged in fun, educational, and meaningful activities they otherwise would not
have been able to pursue.
Financial Implications: Not applicable to this report.
Discussion: The parameters outlined in the Environmental Schools Grant Application
Guidelines ensured that the funded activities/programs provided an environmental benefit to the
Pickering community and its residents, had clear measurable benefits and results, and directly
supported the City’s goals to continuously improve environmental sustainability. Three schools
from both DCDSB and DDSB participated, while the Ontario French Public School Board school in
Pickering was not able to take part this time.
Participating schools recognized the City’s contribution in various ways including:
•interpretive signage;
•school television announcements;
•eNewsletter, social media, and email;
•weekly announcements;
•pre-recorded voice message to school families;
•presentation at parent council meeting; and
•“thank you” signs in the garden beside the growing tower.
Many schools have inquired about applying for funds in 2022. Pending budget approval in 2022,
Pickering’s Environmental Grant program will be offered again to the above-noted school boards.
Despite the challenges presented this past year, many schools were able to deliver meaningful
projects through this program. The attached reports provide a brief overview and photographs of
the work that was undertaken. Once again, the City of Pickering’s grant provided opportunities for
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local students to expand their knowledge about environmental matters, and share their experience
with family and friends. These efforts will help Pickering’s future decision-makers gain a sense of
empowerment about the role they play in creating a more sustainable home, neighbourhood, and
city.
Attachments:
1.Durham Catholic District School Board Environmental Grant Final Report
2.Durham District School Board Environmental Grant Final Report
Prepared By:
Original Signed By
Chantal Whitaker, BESc (Hons), CSR-P
Manager, Sustainability &
Strategic Environmental Initiatives
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By
Kyle Bentley, P. Eng.
Director, City Development & CBO
Original Signed By
Stan Karwowski
Director, Finance & Treasurer
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Attachment #1 to Report #PLN 11-22
Durham Catholic District School Board
Pickering Environmental Schools Grant 2021
Final School Project Reports
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Environmental School’s Grant Report
Pollinator Garden at St. Monica Catholic School Pickering
School Name: St. Monica
Key contact person: Inga Spinoti ECO team lead
How the Funds were used:
The City of Pickering’s Environmental School grant has made it possible for our school
to plant a pollinator garden that will help the environment and be an educational tool for
our students. We created a space with many types of indigenous and drought resistant
flowering plants to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to this garden. We
have also made our garden bird friendly by adding two bird feeders and a bird bath.
Purchased items include:
Boxwood, Nannyberry, Purpleleaf sand cherry, cornflower, lupine, Cinderella Swamp
Milkweed, lavender, sage, Threadleaf Tickseed. Two squirrel resistant birdfeeders and
a bird bath. Mulch that will be putdown after the first spring maintenance to help prevent
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What it’s projected to look like when it starts blooming:
Who was engaged?
Two intermediate classes weeded and planted all the plants, and the ECO team was
excited to create “Thank you city of Pickering” Posters that will go in the garden. The
ECO team (40 students grade 4 and up) will maintain the garden (weeding and
watering) in the spring.
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Environmental Benefit
The benefit would be a new habitat garden for native pollinators in Pickering. We can
help sustain and support the native bee population in Pickering. There is a lot to be
done to protect bees, but our small garden is one action our students and families can
commit to. We have at least a classroom that has committed to counting and recording
the number of pollinators they see in the garden on a weekly basis. The garden
supports the Life Systems strand in the science curriculum for all grades. It is located
conveniently by the outdoor classrooms and already has been used by teachers as a
springboard of conversation to talk about the environment. The garden spans roughly
100 square feet.
Long-term maintenance plan
The ECO team will create a maintenance schedule for watering and weeding the
garden. We will also communicate to our families that volunteers will be welcome to
sign up for helping to care for our garden.
How City of Pickering will be recognized
The ECO team has created colourful thank you posters that have been laminated and
put on posts. They will be put in the garden until it starts to snow. Then the posters will
be stored until the Spring and put out again. The principal informed parent council funds
from the city and they were very excited about the project. When the garden blooms the
principal and vice principal will Tweet out pictures of the garden using hashtags
#cityofpickering #pollinatorgarden. Thank you, city of Pickering, for supporting our local
environment, our eco initiatives and our students at St. Monica’s Catholic School!
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PICKERING ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT REPORT
FATHER FENELON CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SLOPE PLANTING AND EROSION CONTROL
NOV 24, 2021
Last year Father Fenelon Catholic Elementary School was excited to receive the first City of Pickering
environmental grant. And with that funding the school EcoTeam was able to plant along the slope on
the east side of the school. The school and board worked with the City of Pickering planning and
sustainability teams to help with a planting project. This project was be mutually beneficial to the school
for helping with some erosion control on the east side of the property as well as creating a natural
habitat with some native species.
This year Father Fenelon applied for the City of Pickering’s environmental grant, and was pleasantly
surprise to receive the grant to continue with some of the erosion control and plantings on the west side
of the school. The planting and stone work occurred at the beginning of November, so the growth of
the plants and the filling out of the area will not be realized until the spring/summer of 2022. The funds
provided by the City were allocated to the purchase of the plants, and part of the contractor work
required to install the stones and the planting area. The City of Pickering will surely be acknowledged as
our benefactors for this fantastic addition to our school. Below are pictures of the work completed.
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PICKERING ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT REPORT NOV 30, 2021
INDOOR GARDEN TOWER
St. Wilfrid’s Eco Team (students that represent each grade from 3 to 8) were excited about the opportunity to have an
indoor Tower Garden brought to the school. They had heard that St. Monica was successful in receiving the
environmental grant from the City of Pickering last year, and saw how it engaged their staff and students. There was a
sense that it could help provide better air quality inside the school, promote healthy eating and provide many learning
opportunities about the plants and the environment for the students.
When the school found out that we were successful with the grant application we proceeded to purchase the tower
garden and get it installed and working in the school. As soon as we got the tower in foyer the ECO team planted the
seeds in the Rockwool medium. The team tested the water’s pH and chose a variety of seeds to plant and made a map
of the seeds. The seeds were transferred to the Tower Garden. Our principal, Mrs. Vickery, shared at a Parent Council
meeting introducing the garden to the parent community. This is where the City of Pickering was acknowledged for
granting our school the money to purchase the garden. Currently, our grade 4 class is taking pictures each day and
working on a project to compare the growth week by week. We are excited to plant in our garden tower. Mr. Polanco’s
grade 4 will be adopting the Tower Garden this year have planted seeds. We will be taking many pictures that we will
share with the community via St. Wilfrid’s Twitter account (using #cityofpickering) and our online schooling platform
Edsby.
The City of Pickering will be acknowledged as our benefactors for this fantastic addition to our school. Signage will also
be added to the base of the tower saying thank you to the City of Pickering for supporting our school and our ECO
initiatives.
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Attachment #2 to Report #PLN 11-22
Durham District School Board
Pickering Environmental Schools Grant 2021
Final School Project Reports
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Environmental Schools Grant Final Report
School: Glengrove Public School, Pickering
Key Contact Person: Jennifer Monkhouse jennifer.monkhouse@ddsb.ca
Descriptions of Project Idea:
Our school always benefits from the engaging workshops delivered through
Scientists in School. The virtual format proved to be successful last year, and
loved being able to host more.
The students in our school live in a densely populated area, with little access to
the outdoors, and some with few means to explore the world beyond their
neighbourhood. Bringing the natural world to them in this format is engaging
and provides an authentic link to the curriculum. We are a small school with
limited funds, and appreciate support to host the following Scientist in School
workshops:
Our World of Energy (Grade 1): Two classes
Get the Dirt on Plants! (Grade 3): Two classes
Hooo's in the Owl Pellet? (Grades 4-6): Two classes
Environmental benefits:
Students understood and appreciated the natural world around them. I have
seen firsthand how the Owl Pellet workshop creates memories that last years!
Energy and water conservation is a very important concept for all people to
begin to understand and practice.
Who is undertaking the project and who will be engaged:
Our World of Energy (Grade 1): Two classes
Get the Dirt on Plants! (Grade 3): Two classes
Hoo's in the Owl Pellet? (Grades 4-6): Two classes
Total Project Cost:
6 x $230 = $1380
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Dunbarton High School Final Report
City of Pickering Environmental Initiative Grant
Fall 2021
Dunbarton Environmental Initiative Final Report – 2021
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Dunbarton High School Final Report
City of Pickering Environmental Initiative Grant -Fall 2021
How were the grant funds used?
Dunbarton was awarded $1, 460.00 from the City of Pickering, as requested in our original
grant application. With these funds the school’s Environment Council was able to purchase 4
native trees from Uxbridge Tree Nursery at a cost of $994.40. Additional native plants and
shrubs, $510.76. An informative biodiversity sign was provided by a local sign company for
$710.77. The total cost for our fall initiatives was $2, 215.93. The cost of our fall project
exceeded the grant amount provided by the City of Pickering. The remainder was covered by
an additional grant provided by WWF Canada.
Who was engaged/involved in fulfilling the grant?
To fulfil the grant given to us by the City of Pickering, many groups of people were able to get
involved to help realize our goals. With the initiatives that the Environment Council organized,
many DHS students came together to create a more naturalized and diverse campus by
following the steps outlined in Dunbarton’s Naturalization Plan. This mostly included
members of Dunbarton’s large Environmental Council. However, many other students outside
of the council were eager to help as well. Approximately 60 students were directly
involved. There were also many staff members and members of our admin team who were
more than willing to be a part of our fall activities. Overall, the entire school community
benefited from our initiatives.
We partnered with a number of community groups which helped to enrich our projects. These
included Native Plants Nursery in Claremont, Uxbridge Tree Nursery, and the City of
Pickering Parks and Recreation who handled mulch delivery. Toronto Region Conservation
Authority helped us with the equipment loan, and Signarama assisted us with the informative
courtyard sign.
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Figure 1: Dunbarton’s informational courtyard sign
What was the environmental benefit?
We have introduced new native plant species onto our campus, which has ultimately
increased the biodiversity present in our community. Additionally, the introduction of native
species has benefited our school and our community’s environment as a whole. Native plant
species provide food, shelter, and support for the native animals on our campus and in our
immediate community. The addition of the native plants attracts pollinators as well. Moreover,
planting and growing new plants on our school campus has benefited students as well.
Students in and around Dunbarton have learned about the importance of biodiversity and how
it is present in our own communities. Four native trees were able to be planted as well. These
trees help clean the air, provide shade, act as a food source, etc. Through grades 9-11
science and geography lessons, feeder school workshops, social media posts, local
initiatives, and workshops, our community has learned more about the native plants, trees,
and pollinator species prevalent in Pickering and the importance of native trees. Overall,
Dunbarton High School’s environment, student body, and community have benefited from our
use of this grant through being able to increase the biodiversity in our community and inform
people about the importance of doing so.
Dunbarton Environmental Initiative Final Report – 2021
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Qualitative/quantitative metrics:
The science and geography classes at Dunbarton are involved in a legacy project called the
DHS BioBlitz. It is an ongoing initiative that allows students to collect valuable field data on its
177 trees, 8 pollinator gardens, several species of birds and insects and monitors their
changes and progress from year to year. Students use ArcGIS software, Survey 123 apps,
and GPS units to collect field data. With the help of EcoSpark, an environmental education
NGO, students are able to create data dashboards and story maps that highlight and present
their findings and results of their data analysis. From this, students are able to identify
significant environmental changes in their community.
In addition, since the courtyard has been revitalized, it has seen a significant rise in overall
use throughout the day, especially during the lunch hour. The courtyard has been promoted
as a source of nature and peace (after a challenging school year) in an effort to improve
overall mental health.
How was the City of Pickering recognized?
The Environment Council designed an informative courtyard sign to recognize what the City of
Pickering has done for our school, in addition to informing individuals about the value of
biodiversity and native vegetation (see figure 1). Additionally, the school hall TV
announcements and the semi-annual DHS newsletter provided extra media outlets for the
environmental initiatives and those involved. As well, the DHS Enviro Council provided
Instagram posts on our school’s social media that also gave the City of Pickering recognition
along with images of our campus naturalization progress.
All invoices/receipts for purchases used with funds from the City of Pickering grant have
been submitted with this report.
Enviro Photographs (see below)
Dunbarton Environmental Initiative Final Report – 2021
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Figure 2: Dunbarton Environment Council tree planters
Dunbarton Environmental Initiative Final Report – 2021
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Figure 3: Dunbarton students Oriana Rueckert & Tara Esbati planting native plants.
Dunbarton Environmental Initiative Final Report – 2021
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Figure 4: Enhancing the esthetic and environmental value of the courtyard.
Dunbarton Environmental Initiative Final Report – 2021
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Figure 5: Dunbarton Environment Council members planting native trees.
Dunbarton Environmental Initiative Final Report – 2021
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Application for City of Pickering Environmental Schools Grant 2021
Completion Report
School:
Gandatsetiagon Public School
1868 Parkside Drive
Pickering, Ontario
L1V 3R2
Key Contact: Erin Bothwell botherin9007@ddsb.ca
Description of Project:
The project will involve putting up window bird feeders on the windows of the
four kindergarten classrooms located at the front of the school above the
garden. We will add two more hanging feeders near the pergola in an area
surrounded by trees and shrubs. This area is visible from the library windows for all
students to enjoy. Additionally, two nesting boxes to provide shelter for local
birds will be set up in the area outside the library.
Allocation of Funds
Funds were used to purchase four window feeders for each of the four
kindergarten classrooms located at the front of the school. We also purchased a
large feeder, seed, and three birdhouses that have been located in the pergola
area outside the library.
TOTAL FUNDS SPENT: 377.82 + 163.62 = $541.44
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Engagement
The four kindergarten classes were involved in mixing seed to place in the
feeders and refilling the feeders as needed. Students were involved in looking
for trees suitable to place the birdhouses. All four classes gathered together to
hang the houses with the educators.
The birdhouses and large feeder are visible from the library windows to allow for
whole school engagement. Also, all classes are welcome to use the pergola
area for outdoor lessons which further increased whole school interest.
Environmental Benefit
The educators and students have worked together to transform our pergola
area into a bird friendly environment by providing shelter with the birdhouses.
The birdhouses are suitable for smaller birds such as chickadees and nuthatches.
The large feeder and seed has provided a food source for local birds as well.
Curriculum Links:
Overall Expectation 29 (Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum)
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the natural world and the need
to care for and respect the environment.
Learning Goals:
The students have met their learning goals as follows:
Students will be able to:
● Identify local birds and their habitats
● Participate in environmentally friendly experiences in the schoolyard
● Talk about their experiences and record their observations through
drawing, photographs, and writing.
Long-term Maintenance:
This project will continue into spring to provide a consistent source of food for
the birds over the winter months. The feeders will be checked daily by the teams
and refilled as needed with the help of the students. The nesting boxes will be
cleaned out after each season by the lead teacher.
Recognition to the City of Pickering
We used signs, email, newsletters and weekly voice messages to inform the
wider school community about the grant received from the City of Pickering.
Signs
Signs were posted on the windows of the kindergarten classrooms and the
library windows describing the project.
SAMPLE:
This bird feeder and seed has been paid for with funds from the Environmental
Schools Grant.
Our youngest learners are excited to feed our local birds!
Thank you to the City of Pickering for funding this project at Gandatsetiagon.
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Class Email Update
Kindergarten classes sent home information to parents to explain our inquiry and
project.
Weekly Phone Update
Each week, our Vice Principal sends a pre recorded voice message to update
families about important information and upcoming dates. Mr. Samuels
mentioned the project during the voicemail on December 10th and gave
thanks to the City.
School wide Newsletter
A newsletter describing the project in detail, with accompanying photographs
was shared with the greater school community via email, racing 1561 email
addresses on Monday, 13 December.
Our Project in Photos
Looking for a good spot to hang the birdhouses.
Mixing Seed
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Hanging window feeder on Kindergarten window.
Using binoculars to look for birds.
All four FDK classes gathered to hang the birdhouses!
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We spotted a hawk on one of our walks to search for birds.
A bird nest knocked down in the wind. We hope it moves into our cozy new
houses!
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Hanging the large feeder by the pergola area.
A cardinal!
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Student Work
Bulletin Board: Predicting who will live in our birdhouses.
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“My Bird Book” -Recording our observations.
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to complete this project. I am amazed at
how many birds our students can now identify. We will continue to look after our
feathered friends throughout the winter months and look forward to welcoming
them back for years to come.
Students Messages:
I learned that birds have scales on their legs to help them keep warm.
Eagles fly so high.
We saw a red-shouldered hawk.
My favourite was the bluejay.
I learned chickadees hide their food in a tree.
I learned what a goldfinch looked like.
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: PLN 12-22
Date: March 7, 2022
From: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
Subject: 2021 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review
-File: D-7300
Recommendation:
1.That Report PLN 12-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, on the release of the
2021 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review, be received for information.
Executive Summary: The 4th Annual Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review provides a
high level, reader-friendly summary that highlights City achievements, events, programs and
projects. The document promotes the efforts of the City of Pickering and our community partners
and serves to inspire others to connect with us and get involved. The 2021 Year-in-Review will
be posted online and be promoted through the City’s different communication channels.
Financial Implications: Not applicable to this report.
Discussion: The City of Pickering’s sustainability efforts address a variety of
initiatives from community engagement, pollinators, waste diversion, local food, sustainable
development, climate change, natural environment and more. Despite the COVID-19
pandemic, the City delivered both in-person and virtual events and programs to engage with
the community, including tree plantings, litter cleanups, and educational webinars. As well, the
City initiated projects critical to the social, economic, and environmental health of the
community, such as the Advancing Adaptation Climate Change Project and the development
of new Integrated Sustainable Design Standards.
It is important for the public to be aware of the activities and achievements that are occurring in
their community. To achieve this, staff developed comprehensive education and marketing
campaigns using the website, social media, eNewsletters, events, presentations to external
groups, curbside and digital signage, community page, etc. However, considering the large
volume of messages that residents receive from a variety of sources, the Sustainable
Pickering Year-in-Review is meant to provide a reader-friendly synopsis of activities and
quantitative metrics, where applicable. The 2021 Year-in-Review will be posted on the City’s
website, shared on social media and included in an eNewsletter.
Attachment:
1.2021 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review
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Report PLN 12-22 March 7, 2022
2021 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review
Prepared By:
Original Signed By
Melanie Edmond, HBSc
Coordinator, Sustainability
Original Signed By
Chantal Whitaker, BESc (Hons), CSR-P
Manager, Sustainability & Strategic
Environmental Initiatives
ME:ld
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By
Kyle Bentley, P. Eng.
Director, City Development & CBO
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Attachment #1 to Report #PLN 12-22
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A Message from the CAO 1
Enhancing the Natural Environment 2
Helping Our Pollinators 4
Engaging with Our Community 5
Reducing Waste 8
Becoming More Energy Efficient 9
Looking Towards the Future 10
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I am proud to present the City's key sustainability highlights and accomplishments from 2021.
It has been truly inspiring to witness staff and the community come together in their
commitment to the long-term social, environmental, economic, and cultural health of our City.
Despite the lasting effects of the pandemic, we were able to reimagine opportunities for
collaboration and engagement to accomplish a number of our goals.
The Farmers' Market, Litter & Plastics Challenge, virtual workshops and webinars, and the
development of new Integrated Sustainable Design Standar ds are just some of the initiatives I
invite you to learn more about.
As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability, the City of Pickering continues to explore
innovative ways to advance its sustainability journey.
Visit pickering.ca/sustainable to learn how you can be a part of it.
Marisa Carpino
Chief Administrative Officer
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Park Stewardship Program
The Adopt-a-Park program has been re-branded to the
Park Stewardship program, and will continue to
encourage families, businesses, and community groups
to become actively involved in keeping their local parks
clean. As of 2021, 19 groups have become Park
Stewards in Pickering by making a commitment to do
litter cleanups, and promote a positive image in their
neighbourhood park.
Duncannon Ravine
31st Pickering Brownies litter cleanup
The City continued its efforts to restore the Duncannon
Ravine in 2021 by planting an additional 75 trees and
400 shrubs to help target canopy gaps from the impacts
of Emerald Ash Borer and the European Gypsy Moth.
Since the restoration efforts began in 2019, the area
has shown an increased improvement in tree canopy
growth.
Enhancing Parks and Boulevards
As part of the City's annual tree planting program, over
400 trees were planted across City boulevards and
parks including: Forestbrook Park, Glendale Park, Lynn
Heights Park, Claremont Memorial Park, Major Oaks
Park, Bonita Park and Lydia Parkette. These efforts
were completed to help restore areas lost to invasive
species, and to help increase tree canopy and shade
opportunities around play-units and walkways.
Partnering with Toronto and Region
Conservation Youth Corps
The City partnered with volunteers from the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Youth Corps to
plant 80 native shrubs to help enhance the naturalized
area within Pinegrove Park.
TRCA Youth Corps
volunteer
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Restoring Pine Creek
In 2020, an increase in beaver activity along Pine
Creek resulted in damage to native, mature trees. To
prevent further damage to the urban forest canopy,
the City worked with the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) to wrap 300 trees
along the creek and plant 67 trees for erosion control.
In addition, to help restore the natural area, the City
planted 100 native shrubs along the creek with
funding support and volunteers from Canada Bread
Ltd., a local Pickering-based company. To assist with
the planting, Canada Bread was joined by Members
of Council and Pay-it-Forward City staff volunteers.
As well, the City partnered with Local Enhancement
and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), a non-profit
organization, to plant 183 shrubs and 67 trees
through funding support from the Ontario Power
Generation Biodiversity Program and the Ontario
Trillium Foundation.
Shrub planting with Canada Bread Ltd.,
Members of Council and Pay-it-Forward City
staff volunteers at Pine Creek
LEAF volunteers planting trees at Pine Creek
LEAF staff planting trees in
resident's backyard
Backyard Tree Planting Program
In partnership with Local Enhancement and
Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) and the Region of
Durham, the City successfully completed year one of
the Backyard Tree Planting Program. This program
provides residents the opportunity to add native trees
or shrubs to their property at a discounted rate. This
includes on-site consultation, free delivery and tree
planting, as well as follow-up tree assessments. In
year one of the program, 50 trees and 38 shrubs were
planted in Pickering residents’ properties. Some
benefits from these plantings include enhancement of
the urban forest, increased property value and
aesthetics, energy savings and comfort from shade,
carbon sequestration, reduced urban heat island
effect, and habitat improvement.
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Mayors' Monarch Pledge
Pollinators, such as butterflies, birds, bats and bees,
play a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment and
sustainable food system. As part of the Mayors' Monarch
Pledge -Leadership Circle, the City committed to
completing 12 actions in 2021 to support pollinator
populations. This included pollinator plantings, organized
garden assessments from an expert horticulturalist, and
educational campaigns to increase pollinator awareness
throughout the community.
Enhancing Community Gardens
The City partnered with Canada Bread Ltd., a local
Pickering-based company, to gift 6 groups who
committed to maintaining community pollinator gardens
with 500 native, nectar producing plants. The plants
were provided to each group to help pollinators in the
gardens. In addition, through a partnership with TRCA
47 Youth Corps participants each volunteered over
10 hours to plant and maintain gardens throughout the
year.
Pickering Butterflyway Project
The City partnered with Pickering -Ajax Butterflyway
Rangers on the David Suzuki Foundation Butterflyway
Project. This initiative is a volunteer-led movement
that is focused on creating habitat for pollinators, such
as bees, butterflies, and birds, in neighbourhoods
throughout Canada. To help the Rangers with this
goal, the City donated 250 Butterflyway signs for
residents to display on their lawns to encourage
others to plant more pollinator-friendly gardens.
Pollinator Week
The City celebrated National Pollinator Week from June
21st -27th by hosting a Gardening for Pollinators webinar
to help attendees of all ages understand the importance
of adding specific plants such as Cup Plant, Wild
Bergamot, Butterfly Milkweed and other native plants to
their garden to help pollinators.
Volunteer planting pollinator-friendly plants at
Autumn Crescent garden
Residents showcasing their sign for the
Butterflyway Project
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Ontario Parks Association
(OPA) Award
The City of Pickering was honoured by
the OPA with the 2021 Protecting
Tomorrow Today® Community
Engagement Award for its efforts in
sustainability. This award recognized the
City's work to raise awareness of parks,
open spaces and environment through
the development and implementation of
community engagement activities.
City honoured with OPA award
Earth Month
In celebration of Earth Month, the City
offered free, educational, virtual
workshops with expert speakers from
Durham Master Gardeners, TRCA,
and the Toronto Zoo. Over
350 individuals participated in the
webinars to learn about a variety of
topics, including How to Plan a
Successful Garden, Composting at
Home, Decreasing Litter in the
Community and Sustainable
Gardening.
Slow Down for Wildlife Campaign
Animal Services, Sustainable Pickering
and Parks Canada launched a
promotional campaign to remind the
public to slow down for wildlife near
Amos Pond to address the high wildlife
mortality rates in the area. This included
innovative messaging and signage that
speaks directly to drivers. The campaign
also included a turtle webinar with the
Pickering Public Library, and the Ontario
Turtle Conservation Centre, for children
to learn about turtles and turtle Slow Down for Wildlife campaign message conservation efforts in Ontario.
Composting at Home webinar
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Litter & Plastics Challenge:
Every Piece Counts
With $15,000 financial support from the Great Lakes
Local Action Fund, the City partnered with PickWaste, a
local community group, to deliver the Litter & Plastics
Challenge: Every Piece Counts campaign. The
challenge encouraged 77 groups consisting of residents,
community groups and school based eco-clubs to
complete litter cleanups throughout the community. Over
5,950 kilograms of litter were collected through the
challenge.
Volunteers joining in the Litter & Plastics
Challenge
Creating the Litter & Plastics Challenge
educational video
Civic Awards Program
Civic Awards is a recognition program to acknowledge
members of the Pickering community that have made a
significant contribution to the city. In 2021,
Alexander Petrogiani and Jaime Carney were awarded
the Sustainability Award for distributing $50,000 worth
of clothing donations to support both Pickering
residents and an orphanage in Peru. The Environment
Award was given to Ontario Power Generation -
Pickering Nuclear for their efforts to reduce carbon
emissions in operations and their ongoing commitment
to the environment through their Regional Biodiversity
Program, restoration efforts, and partnerships with
schools, businesses and the community.
Educational Tools
As part of the Litter & Plastics
Challenge, the City created two
educational videos focused on the
effects of litter to our environment and
the impacts of plastics in our
waterways. The videos were published
through the City's social channels with
over 19,000 viewers. The City also
hosted a webinar about the
environmental, societal, and economic
impacts of litter.
Civic Awards virtual ceremony
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Take Pride in Pickering
As part of Take Pride in Pickering Day, Environmental
Stewardship Pickering (a partnership with the City,
Ontario Power Generation, and Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority) hosted a free native plant
giveaway by handing out 300 Serviceberry shrubs for
residents to plant in their backyard. The species
provide a useful early nectar and pollen resource in
the spring for early-emerging pollinators.
Giving away free shrubs at Take Pride in
Pickering Day
Environmental Schools Grant
The Environmental Schools Grant supports Pickering
school-based activities and programs that benefit the
community and contribute to a healthy environment. By
accessing the grant, six schools in Pickering were able to
undertake exciting projects, including creating pollinator
gardens, planting trees and shrubs for erosion control,
purchasing an indoor aeroponic growing tower, hosting
virtual workshops with Scientists in the School, and
installing bird feeders.
Planting a pollinator garden at St. Monica
Catholic School
Pickering City Centre Farmers' Market
The City successfully launched year 2 of the Virtual
Farmers' Market to help residents connect online with
local farmers, bakers, and artisans, as well as arrange
for contact-free curbside delivery, until the in-person
market reopened in the summer. The Virtual Market
was very successful with 9,874 website visits. Th e
in-person market ran for 16 weeks, with approximately
4,800 visitors, supporting upwards of 25 vendors. The
Market won "Best Farm Market" in the Durham
Region Readers' Choice Awards for the third
consecutive year thanks to community support.
Visitors enjoying the Pickering City
Centre Farmers' Market
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Waste Reduction Week and Education
The City celebrated Waste Reduction Week by focusing
on the principles of a circular economy, resource
efficiency, and waste reduction. A virtual educational
campaign was delivered from October 18th -24th
to teach residents new ways to reduce textiles, electronics,
plastics, food waste and promote a shared economy. In an
effort to improve corporate waste diversion, educational
waste diversion training was delivered to all staff and waste
diversion banners installed in City facilities.
In addition, through automating City services staff have
decreased paper use by approximately 600,000 pages per
year over the last two years.
Dog Waste
The Dog Waste Diversion Program is available in 17 parks
across Pickering. In 2021, approximately 9 tonnes of dog
waste was collected and delivered to a facility that converted
it into electricity.
Collecting food donations at Diversion Day
Diversion Day
In partnership with the Region of Durham, the City
hosted a drive thru Diversion Day at Don Beer Arena.
Over 500 residents came out to drop-off electronic
waste, household hazardous waste and reusable
items. The free event was also paired with a food
drive, where residents were encouraged to bring a
non-perishable food item, to be donated to St Paul's
on-the-Hill Community Food Bank. Thanks to
participant's support, the City filled its electric vehicle
with goods for the food bank.
Battery Recycling Program
The Battery Recycling program allows residents to
drop-off batteries to Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex, Pickering Central Library,
Pickering Museum Village, George Ashe and East
Shore community centres. In 2021, 372 kilograms of
batteries were recycled responsibly.
Electronic waste dropped off at Diversion
Day
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Plug'n Drive E-Mission Road Show
The Region of Durham, Elexicon Energy and Oshawa
PUC, in collaboration with Plug'n Drive launched the
E-Mission campaign. E-Mission was a region-wide
zero emission vehicle education and awareness
initiative. The City of Pickering was a host community
for the popular three day event. Residents were given
the opportunity to test drive different electric vehicles,
and learn more about the benefits of electric vehicles
on the environment and economy.
Electric Equipment
To date, the City has purchased a variety of
environmentally friendly equipment, including electric
snow blowers, wheelbarrows, chainsaws, pruners, and
zero-turn mowers. The new electric equipment has
many positive features:
• does not use fuel or produce exhaust fumes
• more ergonomically friendly for the user
• less noisy for residents enjoying the park space
Energy Retrofit Projects
The City installed hydronic heating on its underground
parking ramp. This mechanism consists of a loop in slab
PEX piping with a circulating glycol-water mixture. This
heating method has lower operational costs, and
improved energy efficiency, when compared to
traditional electric heating.
In addition to improve efficiency, air quality and reduce
energy consumption, the City installed VFDs (variable
frequency drives) in all new air handling units, chilled
water pumps, and condenser water pumps at various
City facilities. Furthermore, the City incorporated new
mechanical equipment into its energy managemen t
system.
Plug'n Drive E-Mission Road Show event
Glycol loop in underground parking ramp
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Sustainable Development Standards
In 2021, sustainability staff provided comments on
58 development proposal/application circulations.
However, the City is developing new Integrated
Sustainable Design Standards for all new development in
the city to replace the 2007 Sustainable Development
Guidelines.
Developing a new set of standards will allow the City to
review development through a lens that includes modern
green best practices and technology.
These standards will also reflect the work being done by
both the City and Region of Durham to address climate
change, support urban forests, pollinators, waste
reduction, water conservation, energy efficiency, and
improve access to local food and greenspaces. Through
successful grant applications this work is being funded
by $86,000 from The Atmospheric Fund and $10,000
from the Region of Durham. This work is occurring in
2022, visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/standards to learn more
and get involved.
Accessible Pedestrian Connections
The City enhanced park pathways by increasing
accessible pedestrian connections between
neighbourhoods. This includes connecting Lynn Heights
Park to Alanbury Crescent, Sherman Crescent and Lynn
Heights Drive. As well, an accessible pedestrian
walkway was installed from Lydia Crescent to Finch
Avenue.
Advancing Adaptation to Climate Change
The City of Pickering was 1 of 40 municipalities selected to participate in ICLEI Canada's
Advancing Adaptation project. This program utilizes their BARC framework (Building Adaptive and
Resilient Communities), which is a milestone-based approach to help prepare the community for
the impacts resulting from climate change, such as more extreme heat days, greater instances of
flooding, infrastructure damage, etc. The end result will be a climate change adaptation plan
outlining actions to assist in the City's preparations for these and other local impacts. This work
began in 2021 and will continue throughout 2022.
Sustainable Development in Pickering
Accessible Pedestrian Connections at Lynn
Heights Park
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In 2022, the City of Pickering will continue its longstanding commitment to create a more
sustainable community. Join us on the journey to become one of the most sustainable cities
in Canada. There are many fun and inspiring ways to make Pickering a better place
socially, environmentally, and economically. To learn how you can get involved, visit:
pickering.ca/sustainable.
We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions. Please contact the City's
Sustainability staff at sustainability@pickering.ca
Alternate formats available upon request at 905.683.7575 o r customercare@pickering.ca
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Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: PLN 13-22
Date: March 7, 2022
From: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
Subject: Community Gardens
-Valley Plentiful Community Garden Update and next Steps for New Community
Garden Sites
-File: D-7001
Recommendation:
1.That Report PLN 13-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO regarding community food
gardens and an update about Valley Plentiful Community Garden be received for
information;
2.That, through the Office of the CAO, a multi-departmental staff working group be established
to formalize a framework for new community gardens;
3.That staff be directed to return a Community Garden Policy, to establish and manage new
community garden sites, in late 2022 for Council’s consideration; and
4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to
give effect hereto.
Executive Summary: On April 26, 2021, Council passed Resolution #585/21 that directed
staff to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pickering and
Valley Plentiful Community Garden Committee. In addition, staff were asked to report back to
Council with recommendations pertaining to a community garden policy (see Resolution #585/21,
Attachment #1). The purpose of Report PLN 13-22 is to provide a status update about Valley
Plentiful Community Garden as well as to propose direction to enable to the City to further develop
a community garden program.
The Valley Plentiful Community Garden (VPCG) has been a well-loved space for Pickering
residents for many years. The garden supports local food security, creates a welcoming space
for people to come together and learn, while helping others by supporting the local food bank. In
2021, over 1,000 pounds of fresh produce was donated to the local food bank.
As outlined last year in Report PLN 25-21, City staff and the Community Garden Committee, with
guidance from Durham Integrated Growers, worked together in 2021 to create a number of
agreements and a MOU. The documents formalized expectations, rules, and roles for the City,
Garden Committee and gardeners. In doing so, the structure of VPCG has changed to reflect a
clear and transparent operation.
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Report PLN 13-22 March 7, 2022
Subject: Community Gardens Page 2
The Garden Committee and City staff leveraged these agreements and the MOU to address
issues that came up during the growing season. In fall 2021, the Garden Committee also created
a constitution to formalize the role of their Committee itself. At the time that Report PLN 13-22 was
being prepared, Valley Plentiful was seeking members to run for positions on the Garden
Committee. Once members have been selected, City staff will work with the Garden Committee to
review the agreements and make amendments, if required, before the growing season.
It is important to note that a dedicated Garden Committee, and the support of many volunteers,
are required to ensure the successful operation of the garden. Any garden, especially one of this
size, would not function without their ongoing commitment. Likewise, the garden also requires
ongoing support from City staff from a variety of departments.
As indicated, staff committed to report back to Council with recommendations for a community
garden policy. To that end, staff has researched the way in which other municipalities manage
community garden programs. Our findings are that critical program elements have already been
addressed within the agreements and MOU that were prepared in 2021 with Valley Plentiful. At
the appropriate time, these components can be used to inform a policy and set of procedures.
What remains outstanding at this is the manner in which new gardens are established in the City
of Pickering. In order to successfully expand the number of community gardens in Pickering, the
City needs to consider and develop a system that has addressed: site selection; financial, and
staff resources; application process; and standardization of agreements. Each of these
components, and its rationale, are explored in the discussion section of this report.
To this end, staff recommends that a multi-departmental working group be developed to identify
suitable locations and resource requirements, to establish an application process, and assess
agreements. Once these program needs have been addressed, staff can finalize a framework for
new gardens and create a policy and procedure for Council’s consideration, to address the
management of existing and future sites.
Financial Implications: Not applicable to this report.
Discussion: Community food gardens play a valuable role in the city. These unique
spaces provide the following benefits:
•allows residents to grow fresh, healthy produce;
•reduces family grocery bills;
•creates pride and knowledge of where the produce came from, and that it is organic;
•increases local food security;
•grows food for the local food bank;
•provides an opportunity for gardeners to interact with people from their community they
may have otherwise not met; and
•provides a location where residents of all ages and cultures can come together to enhance
a space in their community.
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Interest in Valley Plentiful Community Garden (VPCG) has grown since its inception and has a
wait list of approximately 50 families. In 2021, City staff worked with the new Garden Committee to
support the continued operation of the garden program. In particular, staff worked with the
Committee to develop and execute many new agreements. The agreements include an Annual
Gardener Membership Application, Garden Membership Agreement & Code of Conduct, Hydro
One Agreement Terms and Conditions, COVID-19 Protocols Agreement, Conflict Resolution
Policy Procedure and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). These governing documents help
create a clear and transparent framework by formalizing expectations, rules and roles for the City,
Valley Plentiful Community Garden Committee, and gardeners. While this was a new approach
that took time for some members to adjust, these documents provide the Garden Committee with
a framework to use to manage issues in a fair manner.
In the fall of 2021, staff worked with the Garden Committee to develop a Valley Plentiful Community
Garden Constitution. The constitution provides a structure for the Garden Committee itself, and
addresses for example, positions and selection of the Garden Committee members, rules and
procedures for meetings, finances, etc. At the time of writing this report, Valley Plentiful was
seeking members to run for positions on the 2022 Garden Committee. Once the 2022 Garden
Committee is selected, City staff will work with them to review agreements, and make
amendments if required, before the growing season.
In Report PLN 25-21 (Resolution #585/21) staff committed to report back to Council with
recommendations for a community garden policy. Research has identified that municipalities have
varied approaches to the oversight of community gardens on lands they own or manage. In some
cases, they have adopted policies and procedures to govern requests for community garden
space, outline the roles of the municipality and garden group, and communicate garden rules, etc.
In other instances, municipalities have addressed these important matters in other documents,
such as memorandums of understanding, and gardener and site agreements.
Based on this research, staff confirm that the agreements and MOU established with the Garden
Committee for VPCG proactively address all applicable relevant matters that were included in
other municipalities’ policies and procedures, and went well-beyond what was generally included.
What remains outstanding is the manner in which new community garden programs will be
established.
A.Next Steps to Create a Community Garden Program
When exploring how to create a successful community garden program, it became evident that
expanding the initiative in Pickering requires initial actions to be taken before creating a policy.
Specifically, components related to site selection, financial and staff resources, applications
processes, and the standardization of agreements, need to be determined first in order to develop
a successful program. It is recommended that a multi-departmental staff working group be
established to undertake this work.
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B.Creating New Community Gardens
i.Site Selection: In some examples that staff reviewed, a group of residents interested in
starting a community garden would apply to the municipality and outline, among other
things, their preferred location. Unfortunately, this approach can lead to a lot of back and
forth and disappointment for the group. Community garden sites should be assessed for
the following criteria:
•suitability based on current use of the space and future plans,
•neighbourhood impact,
•accessibility and safety,
•soil test results,
•maximum number of garden plots available, and
•feedback from residents whose homes surround the site (if applicable).
Most of this information is not readily available to residents. Therefore, it is recommended
that staff pre-identify city-owned areas best suited to host a community garden. Doing this
work in advance will save time, money, and manage expectations of the groups who may
be interested in starting a community garden.
ii.Financial and Staff Resources: As with any program, community gardens require
municipal staff and financial resources. This spring, staff will repair the ground around the
accessible raised beds at VPCG. During the 2021 garden season, staff were needed on
many occasions to help with, for example, fixing water connections, delivering woodchips,
inspecting fruit trees, and installing signs. In addition, significant staff time across many
departments was required to coordinate with the group, review agreements, and help
address issues between fellow gardeners and/or residents. Roles of applicable
departments and sections should also be outlined as part of a framework.
In many municipalities, the initial cost to create a community garden is the sole responsibility
of the community garden group. This may be a barrier to participation. Informed by site
selection results, staff should explore the cost and staff resources required to construct a
community garden. Staff could also determine if construction could in part, be undertaken
by the City, and if there are potential grants that could be secured to help offset the cost.
While exploring the size and number of potential community gardens, staff will need to give
thoughtful consideration to the financial commitment and staff resources required to
successfully support the garden’s needs and scale garden development approval
accordingly.
iii.Application Process: Once it is determined if, and where, new community gardens can be
created, staff should develop an application form and an acceptance process for interested
groups. Based on VPCG, staff have first-hand knowledge of how much time and effort it
takes the volunteers to successfully oversee a site and address issues. This effort is not
unique to VPCG, but could be impacted by the size of a site.
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An application form should collect information about the interested group, such as:
•number of core community garden group members (at least 4-5);
•identification of primary leader;
•vision for the space, including number of plots, approach to accessibility, and features;
•commitment to operate the site for 5 years;
•relevant experience with community gardening, volunteering, leadership, and
community development;
•willingness to develop and sign all applicable agreements;
•ability to secure and pay for insurance; and
•how development and maintenance of the site will be funded.
Based on this information, a pre-determined group of staff can assess the interested
group’s capacity to start and maintain a community garden. This will avoid situations where
an eager group starts a garden, but is unable to adequately continue operations, steps
down and closes the site, causing disappointment by residents who were participating. The
staff working group can also assess if membership in the Durham Integrated Growers
(DIG) group should be considered an asset or mandatory. DIG provides guidance, training,
and support to community gardens all over Durham, which may help a new group
coordinate a successful garden.
iv.Standardizing Agreements: The staff working group could use the agreements and MOU
created with VPCG as a base from which to develop standard agreements. These
agreements would need to be accepted and signed by each new garden group and
gardener (where applicable). Forms could include: an annual gardener membership
application; membership agreement & code of conduct; conflict resolution policy procedure;
as well as a MOU between the group and the City.
Once the working group has addressed these needs, staff can finalize a framework for new
gardens and create a policy and procedure that outlines the management of community
gardens and internal processes.
There may be groups interested in coordinating a community garden in the future. By
undertaking efforts now to create a transparent and planned process for residents, the City
will be positioned to build-upon the success of VPCG in a strategic manner to help ensure
long-term success.
Attachment:
1.Council Resolution #585/21
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Prepared By:
Original Signed By
Chantal Whitaker, BESc (Hons), CSR-P
Manager, Sustainability &
Strategic Environmental Initiatives
CW :ld
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By
Kyle Bentley, P. Eng.
Director, City Development & CBO
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Attachment #1 to Report #PLN 13-22
Legislative Services Division
Clerk’s Office
Directive Memorandum
April 30, 2021
To: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
From: Susan Cassel
City Clerk
Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council held on
April 26, 2021
Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 25-21
Valley Plentiful Community Garden
-Draft Memorandum of Understanding
Council Decision Resolution #585/21
1. That Report PLN 25-21 of the Director, City Development & CBO, regarding
the Draft Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Plentiful Community
Garden, be endorsed;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Pickering and Valley Plentiful Community
Garden Committee, as set out in Attachment #1 of this report, subject to
revisions as may be acceptable to the City Solicitor and the Director, City
Development & CBO;
3. That the appropriate City staff be directed to take the necessary actions as per
the Draft Memorandum of Understanding; and,
4. That staff be directed to report back to Council with recommendations
pertaining to a community garden policy.
Please take any action deemed necessary.
Susan Cassel
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
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