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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 23, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, or may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream. A recording of the meeting will also be available on the City’s website following the meeting. 6:00 pm In Camera Council Page 1. Roll Call 2. Invocation Mayor Ashe will call the meeting to order and lead Council in the saying of the Invocation. 3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement Mayor Ashe will read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement. 4. Disclosure of Interest 5. Adoption of Minutes Council Minutes, September 20, 2022 (Confidential In Camera Council Minutes, September 20, 2022, provided under separate cover) 1 Special Council Minutes, September 22, 2022 (Confidential In Camera Special Council Minutes, September 22, 2022, provided under separate cover) 32 Inaugural Council Minutes, November 21, 2022 35 Special Council Minutes – Education & Training, November 25, 2022 (Confidential In Camera Special Council Minutes, November 25, 2022, provided under separate cover) 38 Special Council Minutes, December 5, 2022 (Confidential In Camera Special Council Minutes, December 5, 2022, provided under separate cover) 41 Special Council Minutes, January 9, 2023 – 1:00 pm 83 Executive Committee Minutes, January 9, 2023 87 Special Council Minutes, January 9, 2023 – Immediately Following the Executive Committee Meeting (Confidential In Camera Special Council Minutes, January 9, 2023 - Immediately Following the Executive Committee Meeting, provided under separate cover) 99 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, January 9, 2023 103 Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 6.Presentations 7.Delegations Members of the public looking to provide a verbal delegation to Members of Council may do so either in person, or through a virtual audio telephone connection into the meeting. For more information, and to register as a delegate, visit www.pickering.ca/delegation, and complete the on-line delegation form or email clerks@pickering.ca. The list of delegates who have registered to speak will be called upon one by one by the Chair in the order in which they have registered. A maximum of 10 minutes shall be allotted for each delegation. Please be advised that your name and address will appear in the public record and will be posted on the City’s website as part of the meeting minutes. 7.1 Lorrie Hagen, Executive Director, The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre (In Person) Serge Babin, Board Chair, The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre (In Person) Deborah Novorolsky (In Person) Re: Corr. 01-23 Building on the Best - The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre Expansion Campaign 8.Correspondence 8.1 Corr. 01-23 111 Lorrie Hagen, Executive Director, The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre Re: Building on the Best - The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre Expansion Campaign Recommendation: That Corr. 01-23, from Lorrie Hagen, Executive Director, The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre, dated December 2, 2022, regarding Building on the Best - The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre Expansion Campaign, be referred to staff and the 2023 budget process. 8.2 Corr. 02-23 113 Luke Fraser, Manager, Planning Projects Implementation, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Re: Request for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) at 3060 Highway 7 Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Recommendation: 1.That Corr. 02-23, from Luke Fraser, Manager, Planning Projects Implementation, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, received on December 5, 2022, regarding a Request for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) at 3060 Highway 7, be received; and, 2.That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that the City of Pickering does not object to the issuing of an MZO to facilitate a 128-bed long-term care home along with ancillary institutional, commercial, and residential uses, conditional on the following: i.the Province of Ontario consult with the First Nations People, Mississaugas of Scugog Island; ii.there will be no environmental impacts on any abutting rivers and/or table lands; and, iii.that there is suitable infrastructure such as roads, water, sanitary sewers and that all associated costs are to be borne by the applicant and not the tax payers of the City of Pickering and Durham Region. 8.3 Corr. 03-23 143 Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Pickering Re: Request for the City’s Comments on Envision Durham: Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations Recommendation: That Corr. 03-23, from Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 10, 2023, regarding a Request for the City’s Comments on Envision Durham: Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations, be received for information. 8.4 Corr. 04-22 146 The Association of Municipalities of Ontario Re: AMO Policy Update – A Call for Provincial Action on Property Assessments Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Recommendation: That Corr. 04-23, from The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated January 16, 2023, regarding AMO Policy Update – A Call for Provincial Action on Property Assessments, be received for information. 9. Report EC 01-23 of the Executive Committee held on January 9, 2023 Refer to Executive Committee Agenda pages: 9.1 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 01-23 1 Use of Delegated Authority During Lame Duck Period of August 19, 2022 to November 14, 2022 Recommendation: That Report CAO 01-23 regarding the use of delegated authority during the Lame Duck Period of August 19, 2022 to November 14, 2022 be received for information. 9.2 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 03-23 36 Pre 2023 Capital Budget Approval Fire Services Portable Radios Recommendation: 1. That Council approve the pre 2023 Capital Budget approval for the purchase of Fire Services portable radios (C10700.2303) in the amount of $500,000.00 to be funded from a 5-year internal loan; and, 2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 9.3 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 01-23 38 2022 City of Pickering Municipal Election Review Recommendation: Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca That Report CLK 01-23 regarding a review of the 2022 Municipal Election, be received for information. 9.4 Director, Community Services, Report CS 01-23 64 2023 Community Festivals and Events Approval of 2023 Events in Esplanade Park Recommendation: 1. That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Carea Community Health Centre on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for National Indigenous Peoples Day, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 2. That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Affiliation For Inspiring Youth Upliftment Enterprise (A.F.I.Y.U) on Saturday, July 15, 2023, and Saturday, July 22, 2023 (rain date) for a Movie Night, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 3. That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Canadian Food Truck Festivals from Thursday, August 10 to Monday, August 14, 2023 (inclusive) for Pickering Food Truck Festival, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 4. That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by the office of Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering- Uxbridge on Sunday, August 20, 2023 for a Community BBQ, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; and, 5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.5 Director, Community Services, Report CS 02-23 68 Community Banner Policy Recommendation: Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 1. That Council endorse CUL 140 Community Banner Policy as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services; and, 2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.6 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 01-23 80 Quotation No. Q2022-19 - Construction of Two Basketball Facilities Recommendation: 1. That Quotation No. Q2022-19 for Construction of Two Basketball Facilities in Usman Green and Canadian Green, as submitted by Mianco Group Inc. in the total quotation amount of $121,856.38 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $141,000.00 (HST included), including the quotation amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $126,975.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $126,975.00 as follows: a) the sum of $40,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2212 as approved in the 2022 Parks Capital Budget to be funded from the Reserve Fund – Parkland be increased to $62,269.00; b) the sum of $45,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2214 as approved in the 2022 Parks Capital Budget to be funded from the Reserve Fund – Parkland be increased to $64,706.00; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.7 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 01-23 86 2023 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Recommendation: 1. That an interim property tax levy be adopted for all realty property classes for 2023; 2. That the interim property tax levy instalment due dates be February 27 and April 27, 2023; 3. That the attached draft by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be enacted; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.8 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 01-23 91 Joseph E. Murley and Joyce Murley – Plan of Subdivision 40M-2164 - Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision - Lot 10, Plan 40M-2164 - 1715 Rockwood Drive Recommendation: 1. That works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement dated September 6, 2002 and amended by an agreement dated June 1, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the “Subdivision Agreement”) within Lot 10, Plan 40M-2164, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 2. That Joseph E. Murley and Joyce Murley be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2164; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. 9.9 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 02-23 94 Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Lebovic Enterprises Limited – Plan of Subdivision 40M-2495 - Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision - Lots 1 to 164 and Blocks 165 to 194, Plan 40M-2495 and Part Lot 20, Concession 3, being Parts 14 and 15, Plan 40R-6934 Recommendation: 1. That Dusty Drive, Spinnaker Mews, Canadian Street, Bruny Avenue, Brandy Court, Winville Road, Shepway Mews, Caravan Mews and Pegasus Mews within Plan 40M-2495 be assumed for public use; 2. That works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement, dated October 14, 2011, within Plan 40M-2497 and Parts 14 and 15, Plan 40R-6934, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 3. That Lebovic Enterprises Limited be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2495 and Parts 14 and 15, Plan 40R-6934; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. 9.10 Director, City Development & CBO, Report SUS 01-23 97 Review of Diabetes Canada Textile Drop Box Initiative Council Resolution #223/20 This item was referred back to staff at the Executive Committee Meeting held on January 9, 2023. 10. Report PD 01-23 of the Planning & Development Committee held on January 9, 2023 Refer to Planning & Development Agenda pages: 10.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 01-23 1 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02 Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21 OPB Realty Inc. Eastern Portion of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, West of Glenanna Road and South of Kingston Road Recommendation: 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02, submitted by OPB Realty Inc., to establish a plan of subdivision on the easterly portion of the Pickering Town Centre lands, consisting of 9 development blocks for a mix of high-density residential, office and commercial uses, 1 parkland block and 2 public roads, as shown on Attachment #5 to Report PLN 01-23, and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21, submitted by OPB Realty Inc., to permit a high-density, mixed-use development on the easterly portion of the Pickering Town Centre lands, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 01-23, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment; and, 3. That no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by- law, where a change is made in a proposed by-law after the holding of the public meeting. 10.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 02-23 48 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 21-002/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/21 2465 Brock Road Development Inc. 2465 Brock Road Recommendation: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/21, submitted by 2465 Brock Road Development Inc., to permit two 17-storey mixed-use buildings connected by a 5-storey podium and containing 353 dwelling units with at-grade commercial uses, on the lands municipally known as 2465 Brock Road be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 02-23, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment. Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 11. Reports – New and Unfinished Business 11.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 02-23 147 2023 Current Pre-Budget Approval - Legislative Services Recommendation: 1. That Report CLK 02-23, regarding pre-budget approval for the 2023 Current Budget, be received; 2. That pre-budget approval be provided for the hiring of one Legislative Coordinator within the Legislative Services Division of the Corporate Services Department, with a start date of March 1, 2023, and that the cost of $112,835 be included in the Legislative Services 2023 Budget for Accounts Salaries & Wages (10410.501000) and Employee Benefits (10410.501020); and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 11.2 Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects, Report ECD 01-23 150 Investment and Development Related Trade Missions Recommendation: 1. That Report ECD 01-23, regarding Investment and Development Related Trade Missions, be received; 2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to plan, organize, and participate in domestic and international trade shows, conferences, and delegation missions that are related to job creation and development, for the purpose of investment attraction and building strategic partnerships; 3. That the Director of Economic Development & Strategic Projects be authorized to approve investment and development related trade missions as such opportunities arise, subject to alignment with the overall Economic Development Strategy, Strategic Projects’ work program and the approved budget; and, Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as outlined in this report. 11.3 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 03-23 225 2023 User Fees Recommendation: 1. That Council approve the attached General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law to amend By-laws 6191/03 and 7362/14, and incorporate User Fee Schedule I into the 2023 Current Budget; 2. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to increase the budget for the Access to Recreation grants from $30,000 to $60,000, to be funded from the Casino Reserve; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be given authority to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 11.4 Director, Operations, Report OPS 01-23 286 Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement Recommendation: 1. That Report OPS 01-23, regarding the Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement at the Pickering Civic Complex, be received; 2. That the proposal submitted in response to RFP2022-9 by Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation, in the amount of $803,142.98 (HST included), be approved; 3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the Net Project Cost to the City of $878,429.00 by a transfer from the Rate Stabilization Reserve; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 12. Motions and Notice of Motions 12.1 City of Pickering Lobbyist Registry Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS, it is Municipal government’s duty to make decisions in the public interest; And W hereas, open and unfettered access to Municipal government is a vital aspect of local democracy; And Whereas, lobbying public office holders is a legitimate activity; And Whereas, public office holders and the public should be able to know who is attempting to influence the decisions of Municipal government; And Whereas, public disclosure of lobbying activity and standards of conduct for lobbyists are important to the integrity of Municipal government decision making; And Whereas, Section 223.9 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes Municipalities to establish and maintain a Lobbyist Registry in which shall be kept registrations and returns filed by persons who lobby Municipal public office holders; And Whereas, a City of Pickering Lobbyist Registry will ensure public disclosure of lobbying activities and will oversee the regulation of lobbyists’ conduct resulting in greater public trust through transparency and accountability without impeding access to Municipal government; And Whereas, Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize Municipalities to pass by-laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in particular paragraph 2 of subsection 11(2) authorizes by-laws respecting the accountability and transparency of the municipality and its operations; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, directs the City Clerk to engage the services of the City of Pickering’s Integrity Commissioner to establish a framework for a City of Pickering Lobbyist Registry and report back to Council on the options and associated costs to implement such registry no later than the March 27, 2023 Council meeting for Council’s consideration and to provide for the implementation of the Registry in the 2023 Budget year. Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 12.2 Amendments to Boards and Committees/Taskforce Policy Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Nagy WHEREAS Section 05.01 of Policy ADM 040, Boards & Advisory Committees of Council, requires early in each new Council term, that Council shall review all Boards and Advisory Committees including, membership, composition and level of expertise or specialization required by Committee members for the selection process; And Whereas, Section 03.01 of ADM 040 provides that Boards and Advisory Committees are proposed by resolution of Council and established by a confirming by-law; And Whereas, each resolution shall incorporate the Terms of Reference for the specific Board/Advisory Committee; And Whereas, an Advisory Committee means a committee created by Council to provide input, advice and technical expertise on particular matters, act as a vehicle for public consultation on issues of municipal interest and make recommendations to Council; And Whereas, Council values the work of the members of Pickering’s Advisory Committees/Boards, as they provide Council and staff with important insight into the concerns and ambitions through a community lens; And Whereas, Section 02.01 of ADM 040 provides that “Council, under certain circumstances, may deem it necessary for Council representation on some Boards and Advisory Committees”, and the composition of each Committee, including whether a Member of Council is appointed to that Committee, is included in the individual Terms of Reference for each Committee; Now therefore be it resolved that that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering directs the City Clerk to work with the Office of the CAO to conduct a review of all Boards and Advisory Committees reporting to Council and that this review include: 1. The creation of 3 new Advisory Committees being: Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca a) Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee to advise on best practices to preserve the nautical village marine theme and the implementation/restoration of a Waterfront that is environmentally sustainable and accessible; b) Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Committee that will be made up of a cross section of community representation including Neighbourhood Watch, Road Watch groups to advise on local community needs and suggested best practices; and that the group shall be responsible for the creation of a Homelessness Task Force that will work in co-ordination with Durham Region to look at how best to address the needs of the homeless population to include services for mental health, substance abuse and the creation of transitional/supportive housing in Pickering; c) Local & Small Business Advisory Committee that will advise on impacts of City Policy implications such as parking in the Nautical Village, relationships with City Economic Development and the measures that will assist businesses impacted by the intensification along Kingston Road; 2. Revisions to the Terms of Reference for the makeup of all Advisory Committees and or Task Forces that currently do not have an elected official representative to include the appointment of no greater than 2 members of Council whose role would be to act as a conduit between Council and their appointed committee as non- voting members; 3. Revisions to the Terms of Reference/Policies, of the Pickering Public Library, to enable the appointment of an additional member of Council to ensure Ward representation; 4. Establishing per meeting honorariums for the non-elected members of all advisory committees including the Pickering Library Board; 5. That the appointed Council Member(s) to all Advisory Committees/Boards be required to update the Members of Council on a monthly basis and that the Procedural By-law governing Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Council meetings and or Executive Meetings be amended to include an item enabling such reporting; 6. That the City Clerk and CAO report back no later than the end of Q1 with the findings of the review and the associated changes to Policy ADM 040 for Council’s consideration; and, 7. That the previous direction provided to staff, to report back on the legislated process to establish a BIA for the Nautical Village, through Resolution 930/22 and 931/22 be rescinded, as the businesses in the Nautical Village would be better served by the establishment of the new Local/Small Business Advisory Committee. 13. By-laws 13.1 By-law 7980/23 Being a by-law for the collection of taxes and to establish the instalment due dates for the Interim Levy 2023. [Refer to Item 4.7 Report FIN 01-23, page 86 of the Executive Committee Agenda] 13.2 By-law 7981/23 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 7553/17, as amended, to implement the Pickering Official Plan, Region of Durham, South Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1, City Centre Neighbourhood, City of Pickering (A 15/21). (OPB Realty Inc.) [Refer to Item 4.1 Report PLN 01-23, page 1 of the Planning & Development Committee Agenda] 13.3 By-law 7982/23 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, City of Pickering (A 13/21). (2465 Brock Road Developments Inc.) [Refer to Item 4.2 Report PLN 01-23, page 48 of the Planning & Development Committee Agenda] 13.4 By-law 7983/23 285 Council Meeting Agenda January, 23, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal Fees. [Refer to Item 11.3 Report FIN 03-23] 13.5 By-law 7984/23 292 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 19, Range 3 B.F.C., City of Pickering (A 07/21). (KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc.) 13.6 By-law 7985/23 301 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Lots 9, 10, 14, Part of Lots 13, 15, Plan 43, and Lot 6, Part 1, Plan 12, City of Pickering (A 10/21). (1023343 Ontario Inc.) 13.7 By-law 7986/23 306 Being a By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 7362/14 appointing Inspectors. 13.8 By-law 7987/23 310 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 54 to 83, Plan 40M-2743, Pickering from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. 14. Confidential Council – Public Report 15. Other Business 16. Confirmation By-law 17. Adjournment Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services S.Boyd -Fire Chief J. Eddy -Director, Human Resources J. Flowers -CEO & Director of Public Libraries, Pickering Public Library R. Holborn -Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel -City Clerk M. Guinto -Division Head, Public Affairs & Corporate Communication R. Perera -Deputy Clerk K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt C. Doody-Hamilton B. McLean 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person. 2.Invocation Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. 3.Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement Mayor Ryan read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement. 4.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Recognition of the Retirement of Mayor Ryan Councillor Pickles moved a Point of Personal Privilege to recognize and acknowledge Mayor Ryan’s retirement from 28 consecutive years of public service. A video was played that highlighted Mayor Ryan’s key accomplishments during his tenure in office, as well as farewell greetings from various community leaders. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That leave be granted to suspend the rules of procedure in order to introduce a motion due to its urgent nature. Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote Amendment to Facility & Park Naming Procedure Resolution #977/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe WHEREAS Mayor Dave Ryan was first elected to Pickering Council as City Councillor for Ward 1 in 1994; And Whereas Mayor Dave Ryan was first elected as Mayor of the City of Pickering in 2003; And Whereas Mayor Dave Ryan has served on Pickering Council for 28 consecutive years,19 of which as Pickering’s longest serving Mayor; And W hereas during his mayoralty, Mayor Dave Ryan has seen many key and transformational projects come to fruition including but not limited to, the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance reconstruction project; new Fire Headquarters, world’s longest enclosed pedestrian bridge, Durham Live, securing $12.88M in non-tax gaming revenue for the City via Pickering Casino Resort to date; Seaton, world-class businesses relocating to the Innovation Corridor, the Pickering Mayor’s Gala raising $2.6M for the Ajax-Pickering hospital to date; Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre; Canadian Centre for Nuclear Sustainability; and Canada’s largest film backlot; And Whereas Mayor Dave Ryan has forged an exciting and meaningful legacy that is defined by vision, progress, prosperity, and accomplishment. His influence and leadership has seen Pickering evolve from a suburban, bedroom community, into an active, diverse, thriving, and ambitious city. His deep care for the community is well - 2 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm renowned and serves as an inspiration for residents, local businesses, and community groups to continue their collective efforts in creating a bright and promising future. And W hereas on April 26, 2022, Mayor Dave Ryan announced his decision to retire at the end of this term of Council ending on November 14, 2022; Now Therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering directs: 1.That staff be directed to bring back to Council in Q2 2023 an amendment to the Facility Park Naming Procedure (ADM 110 006) that replaces “and” with “and/or” in Section 02.06; 2.That notwithstanding the Facility Park Naming Procedure, that Seaton Neighbourhood Park (Seaton P 123), anticipated to be constructed by the end of 2023 on the south side of Alexander Knox Road, west of Brock Road and east of Mulberry Lane, be officially named in honour of Dave Ryan; and, 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be give n the authority to give effect thereto under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer. Carried Members of Council provided remarks to the Mayor thanking him for his service and leadership. Mayor Ryan noted that he was overwhelmed by the show of support and recognized various people and organizations that were involved with him throughout his tenure on City Council. He spoke to the City of Pickering’s evolution from a Town to a City, and the opportunities and challenges ahead as Pickering continues to grow and develop. Mayor Ryan noted that the accomplishments mentioned could not have been possible without the cooperation of various Councils and recognized the work of City Staff. Recognition of Councillor McLean Mayor Ryan recognized and thanked Councillor McLean for his 22 years of service on City Council, and presented Councillor McLean with a gift. Councillor McLean thanked Mayor Ryan and recognized various people that he had worked with throughout his tenure on City Council. Recognition of Councillor Doody-Hamilton Mayor Ryan recognized Councillor Doody-Hamilton’s service on Council, and presented her with flowers. - 3 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Councillor Doody-Hamilton thanked Mayor Ryan and staff, as well as Members of Council for their support throughout her time in office. Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council take a short recess. Carried Council recessed at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:13 p.m. 5.Adoption of Minutes Resolution #978/22 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner Council Minutes, June 27, 2022 Special Council Minutes, July 11, 2022 - 8:30 a.m. Special Council Minutes, July 11, 2022 - 2:00 p.m. Special Council Minutes, August 18, 2022 Executive Committee Minutes, September 6, 2022 Planning & Development Committee Minutes, September 6, 2022 Carried 6.Presentations There were no presentations. 7.Delegations 7.1 Shakila Nareshkumar Nareshkumar Ganeshan Re: Concerns Regarding Construction at 347 Finch Avenue Shakila Nareshkumar and Nareshkumar Ganeshan, 343 Finch Avenue, appeared before Council to speak to concerns regarding construction taking place at 347 Finch Avenue. Ms. Nareshkumar spoke to her family’s choice to settle in Pickering and their active use of Rouge National Park. She spoke to the importance of preserving greenery in the City and claimed that the residents of 347 Finch Avenue are abusing agricultural zoning of the property to operate their commercial - 4 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm business. Ms. Nareshkumar explained that heavy equipment and commercial vehicles are driving onto the property and making loud noise during the overnight hours. She spoke to commercial vehicles being repaired at the property creating excessive noise and pollution, the presence of a large flammable oil tank on the property, and oil that is drifting from vehicles. Ms. Nareshkumar explained how the described conditions make her and her family feel unsafe and uncomfortable, and stated that since this activity has been occurring on the property, her family’s sleep and lifestyle has been impacted. Ms. Nareshkumar requested the City consider taking action to stop the commercial activities on the property, and to take her delegation into consideration when addressing the concern. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council, Ms. Nareshkumar and Mr. Ganeshan, regarding the involvement of Planning and By- law Enforcement staff in addressing the concerns. Ms. Nareshkumar indicated that City staff have been involved, however the concerns were not resolved to her satisfaction. Ms. Nareshkumar indicated that she had a video to share regarding her concerns which demonstrated the noise the commercial vehicles were making and the time that the vehicles were active late in the night. Members of Council stated that they would follow up with City staff to better understand the enforcement action taken to date, and what options were available to resolve this issue. 7.2 Helen Chu Re: Concerns Regarding Construction at 347 Finch Avenue Helen Chu, 339 Finch Avenue, appeared before Council to speak to concerns regarding construction taking place at 347 Finch Avenue. Ms. Chu spoke to her experience moving back to Pickering in 2018 and the trees and greenery in her backyard. She shared concerns regarding the size of the structure being constructed at 347 Finch Avenue and whether this structure could be improperly used for housing tenants. Ms. Chu noted that she does not use her backyard as often because of the structure being built and spoke to traffic concerns along Finch Avenue with the addition of commercial trucks, no sidewalks, and new residential developments in the area. Ms. Chu requested that the City review the zoning by-law to resolve these concerns. 7.3 Brad Reynolds Re: Concerns Regarding Construction at 347 Finch Avenue Brad Reynolds withdrew his delegation and did not appear before Council. 7.4 Anne MacIsaac - 5 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Re: Waterfront Permit Parking Concerns Anne MacIsaac, 1749 Silverthorn Square, was unable to be connected to the hybrid electronic meeting to provide her delegation. 7.5 Stefan Malowany Re: Corr. 32-22 Stefan Melowany Re: Pike Court Resident’s Petition Requesting that the City not Install Sidewalks Stefan Malowany, 891 Pike Court, appeared before Council to speak to a petition requesting the City not install sidewalks on Pike Court. Mr. Malowany noted that there is a short sidewalk installed on a portion of the Court and that neighbours had indicated to him that they chose to move there was because there was no sidewalk. He stated concerns such as the elimination of greenery, potential strain on stormwater infrastructure due to increased water runoff, and the costs associated with building and maintaining a sidewalk. Mr. Malowany spoke to anticipated hazards with sidewalk snow removal and his preference to walk on the road during winter conditions. He noted impacts to grass from salting sidewalks in winter, the environmental impacts of using concrete, and the added maintenance required to edge the lawn that meets the sidewalks. Mr. Malowany concluded his delegation stating that the consensus amongst neighbours on Pike Court is that there is no need for a sidewalk on their Court, given that it is a dead end with few residences. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Mr. Malowany, regarding: •the partial sidewalk presently installed on Pike Court and where Mr. Malowany’s home is located on the Court; •the near unanimous support for the petition request by Pike Court residents; and, •the formality that a sidewalk brings to a community and its negative impact on community comfort and feel. 7.6 Margaret Bowie Re: Report PLN 40-22 Envision Durham – Implementing the Provincial Agricultural System The Region of Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review Margaret Bowie appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 40-22. Ms. Bowie commended the City’s decision to request that the Region investigate various matters pertaining to the draft Regional Agricultural System mapping. She expressed the importance of protecting Pickering’s farmland and having places to grow food. Ms. Bowie asked about next steps after the investigation by the Region - 6 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm is complete and commented regarding the number of articles included as part of Report 2022-P-16 and Report PLN 40-22. 7.7 Marianne Mankaryous, KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. Re: Report PLN 35-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street Marianne Mankaryous joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection speaking to Report PLN 35-22. Ms. Mankaryous provided introductory remarks and noted that she would like to respond to the comments of Mr. Bessada. She stated that Mr. Bessada had provided comments to Council at previous Meetings regarding the future potential condition of 1695 Bayly Street and claimed that the photos presented were false and misleading. Ms. Mankaryous spoke to the technical difficulties she experienced attempting to delegate at the Planning & Development Committee Meeting on November 1, 2021, and how written comments she provided to the City’s Planning Department regarding Mr. Bessada’s concerns were not provided to Council as expected. She noted her positive discussions with Councillor McLean on the matter and showed photos of the conditions of her other used car properties. Ms. Mankaryous highlighted Mr. Bessada’s past interest in the property and alleged that his claims were false and revengeful as a result of not successfully acquiring the property. She spoke to the success of her used car business, its positive relationship with the community, and how keeping their properties clean and well-kept was part of their business success. Ms. Mankaryous made note of a video from CityNews highlighting her business and its years of service to the Scarborough community. She also raised concerns regarding the decision made by Council at the September 6, 2022 Planning & Development Committee Meeting, specifically the condition for a site plan submission to be made before the enacting of the proposed zoning by-law amendment. She noted that this condition was not disclosed to her and her business partner until September 6, 2022 and spoke to the delays experienced throughout the development process over the past 3 years. Ms. Mankaryous remarked on the illegal activity occurring on the subject property, including trespassing, vandalism, illegal dumping, and unauthorized storage of vehicles and equipment on the site, and expressed that further delays in amending the zoning could worsen the situation. She highlighted the impact that a delay in the zoning amendment may have on securing financing for the project, the potential of an appeal should the zoning by-law be passed in future, the potential for site contamination from ongoing illegal dumping, and the ongoing financial obligations without any income potential on the property. Ms. Mankaryous concluded her delegation urging Council to consider passing the zoning by-law without further delay. - 7 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Ms. Mankaryous regarding: •whether Elexicon had been contacted regarding the removal of the concrete barriers and erecting a fence on the property; •the illegal dumping on the property by an unknown party; •the unauthorized use of the property by contractors for storage of vehicles and equipment; •the involvement of law enforcement to report and assist in resolving the matter; and, •the owner receiving no compensation for these incidents. 7.8 George Turner Re: Report ENG 21-22 Road Servicing Agreement with Tribute (Liverpool) Limited -Walnut Lane Extension – Design Component George Turner, 1780 Listowell Crescent, appeared before Council to speak to Report ENG 21-22. Mr. Turner stated his opposition to the funding request for the Walnut Lane extension design component. He noted that the staff report outlines that the detailed design work would take place following the completion of the environmental assessment (EA) study, and questioned whether the EA process was in fact complete. Mr. Turner noted the recommended funding increase for this project and raised concerns regarding the rising costs of other City projects. He spoke to his discussions with residents of Walnut Lane and claimed that they do not want the expansion. Mr. Turner requested that Council consider not approving funding until the EA is finalized, and consider adjusting the scope of work to only include a road design from Pine Creek to Liverpool Road. 7.9 Linda Cook Re: Report ENG 21-22 Road Servicing Agreement with Tribute (Liverpool) Limited -Walnut Lane Extension – Design Component Linda Cook appeared before Council to speak to Report ENG 21-22. Ms. Cook raised concerns regarding the amount of money put forward for this project, and requested that given the significance of the associated development with this extension, that the matter be deferred to the new Term of Council. 7.10 Bob Martindale, Principal, Martindale Planning Services Re: Report PLN 35-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street - 8 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Bob Martindale, Principal, Martindale Planning Services appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 35-22. Mr. Martindale provided introductory remarks and stated that he represents the applicant Marianne Mankaryous and the development application for 1695 Bayly Street. He noted the discussions that occurred regarding this development application at the Planning & Development Committee Meeting of September 6, 2022 and raised concerns around the requirements and timing of the zoning by-law approval process. Mr. Martindale spoke to the financial hardship anticipated to be experienced by his client, citing the cost of over $50,000 to complete the reports, plans, and studies required for a site plan submission. He suggested that Council consider holding a Special Council Meeting before January to consider enacting the zoning by-law and explained that further delays could exacerbate the illegal activity occurring on the property. 8.Correspondence 8.1 Corr. 30-22 Kevin Narraway, Sr. Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Whitby Re: Backyard Swimming Lessons Members of Council referred to the CAO Correspondence included in the supplemental meeting information package provided to Council prior to the Meeting, and noted staff’s concerns with endorsing the correspondence and their recommendation that it only be received for information. Resolution #979/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 30-22, from Kevin Narraway, Sr. Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Whitby, dated June 24, 2022, regarding Backyard Swimming Lessons be received for information. Carried 8.2 Corr. 31-22 Paul Dubé, Ombudsman of Ontario Re: Closed Meeting Complaint A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Susan Cassel, City Clerk, regarding: •public misconceptions and comments on social media that claim development approvals are being done during In Camera Meetings;- 9 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm •whether there were any other active complaints against the City relating to In Camera Meetings; •the process by which the City coordinates and decides on whether In Camera Meetings can be held and the thorough review undertaken by staff in this regard to ensure provisions of the Municipal Act are adhered to; and, •the public meeting and notice provisions adhered to by the City as prescribed under the Procedure By-law and the Municipal Act. Resolution #980/22 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That Corr. 31-22, from Paul Dubé, Ombudsman of Ontario, dated August 31, 2022, regarding a Closed Meeting Complaint be received for information. Carried 8.3 Corr. 32-22 Steven Malowany Re: Pike Court Resident’s Petition Requesting that the City not Install Sidewalks A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and City Staff, regarding: •whether the removal of the planned sidewalk would impact the plan of subdivision on the south part of Pike Court and whether it would be an encumbrance to the City upon the assumption of the subdivision; •the potential for the recommendation to remove the planned sidewalk to create inconsistencies and the need for the matter to be more thoroughly reviewed; •the general perspective held by City Staff and other parties that sidewalks are essential components of a complete community; •installing the remainder of the sidewalk should a plan of subdivision be submitted to create safe areas away from traffic for pedestrians; •the potential addition of residential units on the vacant lots on Pike Court; •the impacts of the removal of the existing partial sidewalk on Pike Court and the associated costs; •whether it was necessary to install sidewalks on low traffic cul-de-sac style roadways; •the value of feedback from existing residents in decision making regarding their subdivision; and, •the expectations pertaining to the timing and complexity of reviewing this matter. - 10 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Resolution #981/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1.That Corr. 32-22 from Steven Malowany, regarding Pike Court Resident’s Petition Requesting that No Sidewalks be Installed be received; and, 2.That the appropriate staff, through the Office of the CAO, be directed to review and take required steps to remove the planned sidewalk on Pike Court. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 9.Report EC 07-22 of the Executive Committee held on September 6, 2022 9.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 04-22 Electric Kick Scooter By-law Council Decision: 1.That the draft Electric Kick Scooter By-law (Attachment No. 1 to this Report) be received; 2.That staff be directed to proceed with a public consultation to obtain feedback from residents regarding the attached By-law; 3.That staff be directed to report back to Council in February, 2023 with the results of the public consultation and any recommended revisions to the attached By-law; and, 4.That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this Report. 9.2 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 05-22 Return of Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines Holiday Parking Fine Program Council Decision: 1.That parking tickets issued between Monday, November 28 through Wednesday, December 21, 2022 be eligible for the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program; 2.That the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program be implemented from November 28 through December 21, 2022; and,- 11 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.3 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 14-22 Consulting Services for the Digital Readiness Assessment and Strategy Council Decision: 1.That the proposal submitted by MNP Digital Inc. dated April 13, 2022 in response to RFP 2022-2, regarding the selection of a consultant to provide a Corporate Digital Readiness Assessment and Strategy, be accepted in principle, with the final terms and conditions of the contract to be satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director, Finance & Treasurer; 2.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the gross project cost of $179,670 (HST included) and the net project cost of $161,798 (net of HST), as approved in the 2022 Current Budget; and, 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to enter into any agreements to give effect hereto, and take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.4 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 05-22 2023 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule Council Decision: 1.That the 2023 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule appended as Attachment No. 1 to Report CLK 05-22 be approved; and, 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.5 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 06-22 2022 Municipal Election Update Information Report Council Decision: That Report CLK 06-22 regarding the 2022 Municipal Election, be received for information. 9.6 Director, Community Services, Report CS 19-22 - 12 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update Council Decision: 1.That Report CS 19-22 regarding the update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, be received for information; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.7 Director, Community Services, Report CS 20-22 City of Pickering Volunteer Program Update 2021/2022 Activities Council Decision: 1.That Report CS 20-22, regarding the City of Pickering Volunteer Program Update, be received for information; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.8 Director, Community Services, Report CS 21-22 Cultural Advisory Committee Updated Terms of Reference Council Decision: 1.That Council endorse the updated Terms of Reference for the Cultural Advisory Committee, as set out in Attachment 1; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.9 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 20-22 Proposed All-way Stop Tillings Road and Zents Drive Council Decision: 1.That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “6” and Schedule "7" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stop signs on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to address the proposed installation of - 13 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm an all-way stop control at the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents Drive; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 9.11 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 16-22 Claremont Estates Ontario Inc. – Plan of Subdivision 40M-2143 -Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision -Lots 1 to 15 and Block 16, Plan 40M-2143 -Carpenter Court Council Decision: 1.That works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan 40M-2143, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 2.That Claremont Estates Ontario Inc. be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M- 2143; and, 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. 9.12 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 38-22 Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards City of Pickering Council Decision: 1.That Council adopt the Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards: Low-Rise Residential Checklist, dated August 2022, for Site Plan and Plan of Subdivision Applications for development of less than four storeys and a minimum of five dwelling units, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 38-22, save and except that Number T1, Electric Vehicles including plug-in hybrid vehicles, Tier 1 Mandatory provision be amended to read as follows: “Require 40% EV Rough-in & 10% EV Ready charging infrastructure or equivalent electric vehicle energy management systems (load sharing/circuit sharing) capable of providing Level 2 or higher charging for the resident parking spaces; - 14 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm or Require EV Ready charging infrastructure capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher for 50% of the resident parking spaces.” 2.That Council adopt the Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards: Mid to High Rise Residential & Non-Residential Checklist, dated August 2022, for Site Plan and Plan of Subdivision Applications for development of residential buildings of four storeys and higher, and all Industrial, Commercial and Institutional buildings, as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 38-22, save and except that Number LN7, Common Outdoor Amenity Space, Tier 1 Mandatory provision be amended to read as follows: “For residential buildings with 20 or more dwelling units, provide 4.0 square metres of common outdoor amenity space per dwelling unit (a minimum contiguous area of 40.0 square metres must be provided in a common location). Where lot areas are constrained in some cases, flexibility on providing the common outdoor amenity space requirement may be provided at the discretion of the Director, City Development.” And, that Number T1, Electric Vehicles including plug-in hybrid vehicles, Tier 1 Mandatory provision be amended to read as follows: “For multi residential buildings, require 40% EV Rough-in & 10% EV Ready charging infrastructure or equivalent electric vehicle energy management systems (load sharing/circuit sharing) capable of providing Level 2 or higher charging for the resident parking spaces; or Require EV Ready charging infrastructure capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher for 50% of the resident parking spaces.” 3.That Council require all Site Plan and Plan of Subdivision Applications, for the type and scale of development referenced in Recommendations 1 and 2 above, that are deemed complete on or after January 1, 2023, to meet Tier 1 – Mandatory Performance Criteria as outlined in the Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards Checklists; 4.That Council direct staff to: - 15 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm a.initiate an amendment to the Pickering Official Plan to add new policies that support the Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards; b.add provisions to the City’s Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law that support the Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards; c.identify any additional staff resources, and cost recovery mechanisms, necessary to implement and enforce the ISDS, for inclusion within the proposed 2023 budget; d.review the Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards every four years to reflect Ontario Building Code revisions, updated industry standards and climate science, and changing market demands; and, e.report back to Council on a proposed non-financial incentive strategy that supports the Pickering Integrated Sustainable Design Standards by the end of 2023; 5.That Report PLN 38-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, which responds to Council Resolution #914/22 regarding a green roof by-law, be received for information; and, 6.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Resolution #982/22 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That Report EC 07-22, save and except Item 9.10, Report FIR 04-22, of the Executive Committee Meeting held on September 6, 2022 be adopted. Carried 9.10 Fire Chief, Report FIR 04-22 Power Outage Event Debrief, Action Plan & Next Steps with Elexicon Energy A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and City Staff, regarding: •the upcoming meeting between City Staff and Elexicon regarding the RAVE system; •the potential to push notifications to an estimated 31,000 whitepage phone numbers in Pickering; and,- 16 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm •the City’s current practice of utilizing community centres to provide shelter and services to residents during emergencies, including Whitevale and Claremont. Resolution #983/22 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That Report FIR 04-22, regarding a summary of key findings, recommendations, and strategies from a debrief meeting with Elexicon Energy highlighting an Action Plan and Next Steps following the power outage event of May 2022, be received for information. Carried 10.Report PD 07-22 of the Planning & Development Committee held on September 6, 2022 10.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 35-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street Council Decision: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21, submitted by KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc., to expand the list of permitted uses on the lands municipally known as 1695 Bayly Street, be approved, subject to the recommended zoning provisions contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 35-22, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment. 10.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 36-22 Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Phase 2, First Draft of the Zoning By-law and Community Engagement Council Decision: That Report PLN 36-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, providing a discussion on the first draft of the City of Pickering Comprehensive Zoning By-law and community engagement, be received for information. 10.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 37-22 Kingston Mixed Corridor and Brock Mixed Node Intensification Areas - 17 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm -City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Engagement Strategy Council Decision: 1.That Council authorize staff to undertake the Engagement Strategy for the Kingston Mixed Corridor and Brock Mixed Node Intensification Areas Zoning By-law Amendment, as generally outlined in Report PLN 37-22; and, 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 10.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 39-22 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-03 (R) Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/15 (R) Seaton TFPM Inc. Part Lots 17 to 19, Concession 4 and Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5 Seaton Community Council Decision: 1.That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-03 (R), submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., on lands being Part Lots 17 to 19 and Concession 4, Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5, to establish a plan of subdivision consisting of blocks for prestige employment uses, residential uses for approximately 2,205 dwelling units, mixed-uses, community uses, parks, open spaces, stormwater management facilities, and public roads as shown on Attachments #7 and #8 to Report PLN 39-22, and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; 2.That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/15 (R), submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2015-03 (R) on lands being Part Lots 17 to 19, Concession 4 and Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5, be approved subject to the provisions contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 39-22, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment; and, 3.That Council grants an exemption in accordance with Section 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; c. P.13 as amended, and permits the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variance applications resulting from the processing of applications for draft plan of subdivision, site plan approval, and building permits, submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., for the lands being Part Lots 17 to 19 and Concession 4, Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5, before the second anniversary of the day on which an - 18 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm applicant-initiated zoning by-law amendment was enacted for the subject lands. 10.6 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 41-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/21 1023343 Ontario Inc. 4973 Brock Road (“Old Brock Road”) Council Decision: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/21, submitted by 1023343 Ontario Inc., to rezone a portion of the property from ORM-R5 to ORM-C2 and to establish a site-specific exception to permit a detached dwelling on the lot, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 41-22, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment, following the applicant entering into an encroachment agreement, or other agreements as may be required by the Region of Durham or City of Pickering, for the existing deck. 10.7 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 43-22 Request for an Amendment to By-law 2091, being a By-law to Designate an area of Subdivision Control over Registered Plans, under the Planning Act -Estate of Norman Keith Ward -1930 Ninth Concession Road Part of Lots 6 and 7, Plan 424 Council Decision: 1.That the request by Kelly Ward, Executor of the Estate of Norman Keith Ward, to amend the By-law 2091, (which deemed the lots within Registered Plan 424 not to be within a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of conveyance), by deleting the reference to Lots 6 and 7 of Plan 424, such that each parcel may be sold separately, be supported; 2.That the draft amending By-law to amend By-law 2091 be finalized, and forwarded to Council for enactment; 3.That a copy of this Report, Council’s resolution and the By-law to amend By-law 2091, be forwarded to Kelly Ward, and to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and, 4.That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto, including removing By-law 2091 from title of the subject lands. - 19 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Resolution #984/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Report PD 07-22, save and except Item 10.5, Report PLN 40-22, of the Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on September 6, 2022 be adopted. Carried 10.5 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 40-22 Envision Durham – Implementing the Provincial Agricultural System The Region of Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review A brief discussion period ensued regarding: •the differences of opinion between the City and the Region as it relates to lands in the white belt area in North East Pickering; •the stronger environmental protection offered by Natural Heritage System and Provincially Significant W etland designations as opposed to Prime Agricultural designation; and, •comments from the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) indicating no specific concern for the development of lands in North East Pickering. Resolution #985/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1.That Council endorse the Staff comments contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 40-22 as the City’s formal comments on the draft Regional Agricultural System mapping, in relation to the lands in the City of Pickering, reflected in Attachments #5 and #7 to the Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development’s Report 2022-P-16, and that the Region investigate the following matters as part of finalizing the mapping and associated policies for the new Regional Official Plan: a.Whether the proposed Prime Agricultural Areas designation with a proposed Natural Heritage System Overlay, on the Agricultural Preserve lands, conforms with the Central Pickering Development Plan Natural Heritage System – Primary Designation along the West Duffins Creek Valley; - 20 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm b.Whether the proposed Prime Agricultural Areas overlay designation provides appropriate protection for Natural Core Areas on the Oak Ridges Moraine; c.Whether there is an appropriate level of protection for key hydrologic features, such as wetlands, against unwanted farm practices, on lands that are proposed to be re-designated Prime Agricultural Area; d.That the proposed re-designation of lands, from Major Open Space to Prime Agricultural Areas, that have significant natural heritage and hydrologic features (e.g., wetlands complexes), and are located between Greenwood and Lake Ridge Road, be reconsidered; 2.That the Region acknowledge the exception for a cemetery use on lands located northeast of the Hamlet of Greenwood, between Highway 407 and Highway 7, reflected as “E3” on Schedule I of the Land Use Structure in the Pickering Official Plan, by including a policy exception in the Regional Official Plan; 3.That a copy of Council’s Resolution and Report PLN 40-22 be forwarded to the Region for consideration; and, 4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes Councillor Ashe Councillor Butt Councillor Doody-Hamilton Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan No Councillor Brenner Councillor McLean 11.Reports – New and Unfinished Business 11.1 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 15-22 Approval of “Reaching Higher: University & College Prep and Application Review” and “A Black Joy Experience” for the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Resolution #986/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner - 21 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 1.That Council approve the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce-led initiatives for the remainder of 2022, as per ADM 040 Boards and Advisory Committees of Council Policy, and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Division Head, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications and the Chief Administrative Officer; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 11.2 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 21-22 Road Servicing Agreement with Tribute (Liverpool) Limited Walnut Lane Extension – Design Component A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and City staff regarding: •clarification regarding the urgency to approve the Road Servicing Agreement regarding the Walnut Lane Extension; •the Environmental Assessment (EA) process, the comments received by the TRCA, Ministry of Transportation, and the Region, and the process being substantially complete with a Notice of Completion anticipated by October 1, 2022; •the risks that Tribute (Liverpool) Limited would assume by commencing design work prior to the completion of the entire EA process, including additional costs that could result from any design changes; •the pre-approved cost of the design work to the City, and the responsibility for additional costs to be assumed by Tribute (Liverpool) Limited; •the additional steps involved in finalizing the agreement with Tribute to ensure it conforms with the approved EA; •the need for residents in Ward 2 to be informed about this matter and its anticipated impacts; •the Notice of Commencement for the EA study being issued in August 2017; •clarification that by execution of the agreement, Tribute would agree to prepare their design in accordance with the approved EA; •clarification that no substantial changes are anticipated between the draft and final approved EA; •the City’s responsibility to ensure that design work is compliant with the EA, and the processes in place to do so; •the increased costs for design and construction due to market conditions; •the amounts approved in the 2022 budget for this purpose with 75% being covered by development charges and the remaining 25% by the City; and, - 22 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm •the importance of the extension as a part of the approved development it will service. Resolution #987/22 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report ENG 21-22 be referred to the first meeting of the new Term of Council. Lost on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes Councillor Brenner Councillor Doody-Hamilton Councillor McLean No Councillor Ashe Councillor Butt Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan Resolution #988/22 Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1.That the City of Pickering enter into a Road Servicing Agreement with Tribute (Liverpool) Limited to facilitate the design and approvals for the construction of the Walnut Lane extension between Kingston Road and Liverpool Road; 2.That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Road Servicing Agreement between the City of Pickering and Tribute (Liverpool) Limited in substantially the same form as attached to this report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Engineering Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 3.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the gross project cost of $727,381.00 (HST included) and net project cost of $655,029.00 (net of HST rebate) as outlined in the Road Servicing Agreement as follows: a)the sum of $163,757.00 to be funded from the City’s DC Share Reserve; b)the sum of $491,272.00 to be funded from the Development Charges Transportation Reserve Fund; and, - 23 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried by a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes Councillor Ashe Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor Doody-Hamilton Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan No Councillor McLean 11.3 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 22-22 Bell Fibre To The Home Project Locate Services Agreement A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and City Staff regarding: •the City’s inability to compel utility companies to provide a deposit in order to ensure restoration work is completed to the City’s satisfaction due to provisions under the CRTC regulations; •the City’s Road Occupancy permit process; •the process by which City Staff address restoration concerns; •concerns regarding the conditions of boulevards after utility installation including damage to grass, sidewalks, and residents private landscaping; •the frequency of City Staff inspections of utility restoration work; •communication from utility companies to the City and residents impacted by utility work, and whether the City can utilize its website to provide utility work information; •residents along Finch Avenue utilizing DSL internet service and whether or not Fibre internet service will be installed in their area; and, •Bell Canada’s anticipated timeline to connect 10,000 homes with Fibre internet service in Pickering by the end of 2022, and another 12,000 homes in 2023. Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer noted that Staff will prepare CAO correspondence that provides an overview of the City’s inspection program, the staff resources dedicated to the program, the challenges experienced given the legislative framework, and examination of the Road Occupancy permit fees. Resolution #989/22 Moved by Councillor Ashe - 24 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton 1.That the City of Pickering enter into a Locate Services Agreement with Promark-Telecon Inc. and Bell Canada to facilitate timely underground locates of streetlight infrastructure related to the Bell Fibre To The Home project; 2.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Locate Services Agreement between the City of Pickering, Promark-Telecon Inc., and Bell Canada in substantially the same form as attached to this report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Engineering Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 11.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 44-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/22 Mattamy (Seaton) Limited Lots 297 to 300 and Block 476 within Plan 40M-2734 Resolution #990/22 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Doody Hamilton That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/22, submitted by Mattamy (Seaton) Limited, to amend the Neighbourhood 19: Wilson Meadows Neighbourhood Zoning Schedule within Zoning By-law 7364/14, as amended, to switch the location of the Low Density Residential (LD1) zone and the Open Space (OS) zone boundaries, to reflect the relocation of a village green and residential lots, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 44-22, be enacted. 11.5 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 45-22 Demolition Application Caplink Limited 815 Highway 7 Associated Applications: Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2022-02 and Zoning By-law Amendment A 04/22 Resolution #991/22 - 25 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton 1.That Council does not object to the Demolition Application, submitted by Caplink Limited, to demolish two barns and two silos located at 815 Highway 7, subject to the following conditions: a.that the materials from Barns 1 and 2, and Silo 1, be salvaged and reused, as outlined in Table 7-1 of Cultural Heritage Resources Documentation Report, 815 Highway 7, prepared by WSP, dated August 22, 2022; b.that the salvaged materials be stored in a covered and secured location; c.that salvaged elements be incorporated into the proposed development with interpretation; and, d.that if the salvaged materials cannot be incorporated into the proposed development, the Owner will make best efforts to donate to a public body such as the City of Pickering, Pickering Museum Village, Black Creek Pioneer Village etc.; and deliver at the Owner’s cost, as deemed reasonably fit by the parties; and, 2.That the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register be updated to record the demolition of the two barns and two silos for lands located at 815 Highway 7. 12.Motions and Notice of Motions 12.1 Support for Autism Community Discussion ensued with Members of Council discussing the experience of Pickering resident Susan Roach caring for her son living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex conditions, and the challenges faced by families in similar circumstances. Resolution #992/22 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Pickles WHEREAS an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis is a neurodiverse condition that applies to an estimated 135,000 Ontarians, characterized by differences in the way that the individual communicates and relates to the world around them. As the word “spectrum” suggests, ASD impacts and challenges - 26 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm each individual differently, and in some cases includes co-occurring health concerns; And W hereas specifically, once a person turns 18, they typically lose access to most ASD government funding and services, which are largely geared toward children. Some of the most significant gaps in supports include long wait times and inaccessible or unaffordable respite care and housing. A group home setting can offer 24-hour care, firm routine, access to social workers and other care providers, as well as appropriate supervision for social interactions and outings that working parents simply cannot provide. The need for appropriate and timely care has been highlighted and exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic; And W hereas over 14,000 individuals (and growing) with ASD are on waitlists for affordable housing, and individuals receiving funding from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) do not receive enough money to sustain access to private group home accommodations. The maximum single rate for ODSP in 2020 was $1,169/month ($14,028), compared to the cost of private group home living at $90,000/year, and parents are often financially unable to bridge the gap while providing necessities for themselves and other family members; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering: 1.Calls on the Province of Ontario to increase the supply of affordable, supportive housing and respite care options for both children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, equipped with access to wrap- around services, and prioritized by need; 2.Requests that the Province of Ontario consider increasing the Ontario Disability Support Program allocations to provide individuals and families with more housing options for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder; 3.Calls on the Federal government to expedite the development of a National Autism Strategy; and, 4.That a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge, all Durham Region MPPs, Chair John Henry, Region of Durham, all Durham Region municipalities, all Durham Region MPs, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 13.By-laws - 27 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 13.1 By-law 7961/22 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. 13.2 By-law 7962/22 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 7364/14, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, for land at Part Lots 17 to 19, Concession 4, Part Lots 19 to 20, Concession 5, City of Pickering (A 05/15 (R)). 13.3 By-law 7963/22 Being a by-law to repeal Section 2 of By-law 2091, as otherwise amended, insofar as it applies to Lots 6 & 7 of Registered Plan 424 described as forming Part of Lot 16, Concession 9, in the former Township of Pickering, now in the City of Pickering. 13.4 By-law 7964/22 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 7364/14, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Part Lot 20, Concession 4, Now 40R-24146, Part 5; and now Lots 297 to 300 and Block 476 within Plan 40M-2734 (A 06/22). 13.5 By-law 7965/22 Being a by-law to appoint Andre Corbett, Darien Wheeler, Melanie Kyriakou, Sydney LaBarrie and Robert Mackay as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the by-laws of The Corporation of the City of Pickering. 13.6 By-law 7966/22 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 9, Lots 32,47 and 48 and Part of Lot 31, Plan 12 (A 09/90(R) and A 17/90(R)). By-law approved by Ontario Land Tribunal decision OLT-22-002250 – no action required. By-law being assigned a number for record-keeping purposes in accordance with the Tribunal Order. 13.7 By-law 7967/22 - 28 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Being a By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 7362/14 appointing Inspectors. 13.8 By-law 7968/22 Being a by-law to exempt Block 1, Plan 40M-2708, Pickering, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. 13.9 By-law 7969/22 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 19, Concession 3 South and Part 1, 40R-2583, City of Pickering (A 12/17(R), SP- 2020-03, CP-2020-03). Resolution #993/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean That By-law Nos. 7961/22 through 7969/22 be approved. Carried 14.Confidential Council – Public Report Mayor Ryan stated that prior to the Regular Council Meeting, an In-camera Session was held at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, and Procedure By-law 7926/22, to receive and update on various parcels of land within the Innovation Corridor and to provide direction to staff. Carried 14.1 Confidential Memorandum from the Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects Re: Update on Various Land Parcels within the Innovation Corridor Resolution #994/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean That the confidential direction provided to staff during the in-camera session be approved. Carried - 29 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm 15.Other Business 15.1 Councillor McLean asked staff whether the City website had been updated with regard to the work being undertaken on Sandy Beach Rd. Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services advised that staff will update the webpage pertaining to the work and update the Curbex sign installed in the area. Mr. Holborn provided updates on the project including the status of the EA being complete and approved, Elexicon’s utility relocation, and the work to replace the culvert with construction expected to start in early 2023. 15.2 Councillor Doody-Hamilton spoke to persistent concerns of Ward 2 residents regarding noise levels, and asked that staff be directed to prepare a substantive report regarding updates to the City’s Noise By-law, to better reflect 2022 conditions. Resolution #995/22 Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton Seconded by Councillor Brenner That staff be directed to prepare a substantive report regarding updates to the City’s Noise By-law, to better reflect 2022 conditions. Carried 16.Confirmation By-law By-law Number 7970/22 Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Pickles moved for leave to introduce a By- law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of September 20, 2022. Carried 17.Adjournment Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m. - 30 - Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 pm Dated this 20th of September, 2022. Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 31 - Special Council Meeting Minutes In Camera September 22, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room 3:00 pm Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel -City Clerk R. Perera -Deputy Clerk K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt C. Doody-Hamilton B. McLean 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. Resolution # 996/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That Council move into closed session in accordance with the provisions of Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act and the Procedure By-law, to receive a confidential update on the City Centre Project. These matters are being discussed in-camera as they relate to: c)a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; - 32 - Special Council Meeting Minutes In Camera September 22, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room 3:00 pm f)advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; k)a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. Carried Council took a brief pause to allow the livestream of the Meeting to be severed. 3.In Camera Matters 3.1 Confidential Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer Re: City Centre Update This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Resolution #997/22 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That Council rise to the open session of the Special Meeting of Council. Carried Council took a brief pause to allow the livestream of the Meeting to be resumed. Mayor Ryan stated that during the closed portion of the meeting, Council considered matters pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land, a position, plan or negotiations being carried out by or on behalf of the City, received advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, and provided direction to staff as it pertains to an update on the City Centre Project, and that the following motion was now before Council. Resolution # 998/22 Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton Seconded by Councillor Pickles - 33 - Special Council Meeting Minutes In Camera September 22, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room 3:00 pm That the confidential direction provided during the closed session, pertaining to the City Centre Project, be approved. Carried 4.Confirmation By-law By-law 7971/22 Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt moved for leave to introduce a by-law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of September 22, 2022. Carried 5.Adjournment Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 3:38 p.m. Dated this 22nd of September, 2022. Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 34 - Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 2022 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M.Brenner S.Butt L.Cook M.Nagy D.Pickles L.Robinson Also Present: M.Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K.Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P.Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S.Boyd -Fire Chief S.Douglas-Murray -Director, Community Services B.Duffield -Director, Operations J.Eddy -Director, Human Resources J.Flowers -CEO & Director of Public Libraries, Pickering Public Library R.Holborn -Director, Engineering Services F.Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S.Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S.Cassel -City Clerk M.Guinto -Division Head, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications C.Rose -Chief Planner R.Perera -Deputy Clerk 1.Call to Order The Inaugural Meeting of Council was called to order by Susan Cassel, City Clerk. 2.Greetings Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, welcomed everyone to the meeting. 3.Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement. 4.National Anthem - 35 - Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 2022 Council Chambers 7:00 pm The National Anthem was performed by Julia Middleton. 5.Invocation The Invocation was given by Pastor Mel Finlay. 6.CAO Message Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, provided her remarks on the new upcoming Term of Council, projects and strategic plans underway for the City, and relayed her appreciation for staff in administering the 2022 Municipal Election and organizing the Inaugural Meeting of Council. 7.Declaration of Office for Mayor The Declaration of Office for Mayor was administered by Susan Cassel, City Clerk. 8.Presentation of Chain of Office The Mayoral Robe was presented to Mayor Ashe by his wife Karen. The Chain of Office was presented to Mayor Ashe by his children Tori Ashe, Tyler Ashe, Keara Monaghan, and granddaughter Jamieson Monaghan Pearce. 9.Declaration of Office for Councillors The Declaration of Office for Councillors was administered by Susan Cassel, City Clerk. 10.Introduction of Members of Council Mayor Ashe introduced all Members of Council. 11.Statements of Members of Council All Members of Council addressed the audience and provided remarks. 12.Inaugural Address Mayor Ashe presented his Inaugural Address. 13.Adjournment Moved by Councillor Robinson - 36 - Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 2022 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Seconded by Councillor Nagy That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Dated this 21st day of November, 2022. Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 37 - In Camera Special Council Meeting Education & Training Minutes November 25, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 9:00 am Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt L. Cook M. Nagy D. Pickles L. Robinson Also Present: M.Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services J. Flowers -CEO & Director of Public Libraries, Pickering Public Library R. Holborn -Director, Engineering Services F.Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel -City Clerk R.Perera -Deputy Clerk 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. Resolution #01/22 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council move into closed session in accordance with the provisions of Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act and the Procedure By-law, for the purpose of educating and training Members of Council. - 38 - In Camera Special Council Meeting Education & Training Minutes November 25, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 9:00 am Carried 3.Education & Training 3.1 Presentation from Jeffrey Abrams Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Pickering Re: Overview of City of Pickering Ethical Framework This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] 3.2 Presentation from the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk Re: Committee/Council Meetings, Procedures, and Administrative Matters This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Resolution #02/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That Council rise from the closed session of Council. Carried Mayor Ashe stated that during the closed portion of the meeting, Council received education and training as it relates to an overview of the City’s ethical framework, Committee and Council Meetings, procedures, and administrative matters. No decisions were considered or made by Council during this Meeting 4.Adjournment Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Cook That the meeting be adjourned. Carried - 39 - In Camera Special Council Meeting Education & Training Minutes November 25, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 9:00 am The meeting adjourned at 2:29 p.m. Dated this 25th of November, 2022. Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 40 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt L. Cook M. Nagy – joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. D. Pickles L. Robinson Also Present: M.Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services B. Duffield -Director, Operations J. Flowers -CEO/Director of Public Library R.Holborn -Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel -City Clerk C. Rose -Chief Planner D. Jacobs -Manager, Policy & Geomatics N. Surti -Manager, Development Review & Urban Design D. Wylie -Manager, Zoning & Administration J. Yoshida -Deputy Fire Chief R.Perera -Deputy Clerk P. Wirch -Principal Planner, Policy J. St. Amant -Coordinator, Cultural Services T. Higgins -Accessibility Coordinator A.MacGillivray -Committee Coordinator 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person save and except for Councillor Nagy who was briefly detained at the beginning of the Meeting. 2.Disclosure of Interest - 41 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm No disclosures of interest were noted. Resolution #01/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook That Council move into closed session in accordance with the provisions of Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act and the Procedure By-law, to consider matters pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, as it pertains to Citizen Appointments and Nominations to Boards, Committees, and Positions, and a verbal update from the Director, Human Resources. Carried Members of Council and applicable staff moved from the Council Chambers to the Main Committee Room for the in-camera portion of the Meeting. 3.In Camera Matters 3.1 Citizen Appointments and Nominations to Boards, Committees, and Positions This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] 3.2 Verbal Update from the Director, Human Resources Re: Personal Matter This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Resolution #02/22 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Cook That Council rise to the open session of the Special Meeting of Council. Carried - 42 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Council recessed at 6:27 p.m. and reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for the public portion of the Meeting. Upon reconvening, Council took a brief pause to allow the livestream of the Meeting to be resumed. 4.In Camera Session - Public Report Mayor Ashe stated that during the closed portion of the meeting, Council considered matters pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, as it pertains to Citizen Appointments and Nominations to Boards, Committees, and Positions and a verbal update from the Director, Human Resources. Resolution #03/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1.That the following citizens be appointed for a term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: a)Accessibility Advisory Committee Dave Currie Saima Fatima Brian James Ferguson Ayesha Khan Tammy Lyle-Gravlev Phyllis Milton Reza Rizvi Carla Rudberg-Chin Sam Snyders Megan Thorpe-Ross b)Animal Services Appeal Committee Sandra Frost Tracy Yan c)Committee of Adjustment Tom Copeland Omar Ha-Redeye Denise Rundle Rick Van Andel - 43 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Sean Wiley d)Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Reid Anderson Asok Bhadra Nicole Brewster Christine Doody-Hamilton Laurin Jeffrey Steve Monaghan Richard Smiles Arif Sohel James White e)Property Review Committee Joysina Ali Gregory Fernandes Isaiah Joseph Muhammad Naeem Santosh Upadhyayula f)Pickering Public Library Board Karen Danylak Brett Kenworthy Akeem Maginley Fatema Mahjabeen Abdullah Mir Doodnauth Sharma Sarah Jeffrey Sheehy Kerry Smuk g)Livestock Valuer John Laider 2.That the following citizens be appointed for a term ending on November 14, 2024, or until a successor is appointed: h)Cultural Advisory Committee Samantha Almeida-Schroen Ruvette Coelho Laura Coulter Daniel Davis Jessica Elliot Zeynab Kazi - 44 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Michael McFarland Azmat Mujeeb Debbie Thompson Ruchi Wali Carried Resolution #04/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Eric Hudson be nominated to the Durham Land Division Committee and that the nomination be forwarded to Durham Regional Council for their consideration. Carried Resolution #05/22 Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Cook That the confidential direction provided to the Director, Human Resources, during the in-camera portion of the Meeting, be approved. Carried 5.Statutory Public Meeting - 7:00 pm Mayor Ashe gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the By-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of OLT, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before Council to act as facilitator for the Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 47-22 City Initiated Official Plan Amendment: Changes to development review procedures and fees in response to Bill 109, the - 45 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, and review of the City’s Planning Application Fees File: OPA 22-003/P Paul Wirch, Principal Planner, Policy, provided Council with an overview of the proposed changes to development review procedures and fees in response to Bill 109, and a review of the City’s Planning Application fees. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Wirch provided background information on Bill 109 and the Planning Application Fee – Update Study, and outlined the procedures for development review, including the introduction of a new “pre-submission” review stage, amendments to the “complete application” requirements, bringing forward Staff Recommendation Reports to Statutory Public Meetings, requiring applicants to hold open houses during the “pre-submission” review stage, and the refusal of applications “without prejudice” and allowing for permit reconsiderations in some circumstances. Mr. Wirch also provided information on the proposed changes to the development review and spoke to staff recommendations. Janice Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 47-22. Ms. Frampton inquired about the effects of the new processes on the public’s ability to make comment and why the Report was not written in plain language. She expressed concern regarding a lack of public consultation on planning applications due to the way the fees were structured, as it would result in the need to push applications through. In conclusion, Ms. Frampton inquired whether there would be another opportunity for public comment on the impacts of Bill 109. Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, stated that applicants would be required to conduct public consultations, create consultation reports, and identify the modifications made to applications prior to submitting a formal application to the City. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: •the Province’s intention to bring forward legislation to defer the January, 2023 effective date pertaining to fee refunds to July, 2023; •the financial impacts of Bill 109 to the City being approximately $1 million annually; •report PLN 47-22 addressing provincial legislation and not being a City initiative; •the introduction of public consultation with stakeholders ensuring that the City was best positioned to have both public consultation and meet legislated deadlines; - 46 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm •whether the referral of the Report would impact the City meeting the legislated deadlines; •staff bringing forward an amendment to the City’s general fees in January and the fee increases done by Watsons & Associates being included in the January Report to Council; •how financial risks posed by Bill 109 would be mitigated; and, •the potential risk to the City should Bill 109 not be deferred to July, 2023. Resolution #06/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook 1.That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 22-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to amend existing policies and introduce new policies related to the review of Planning Act applications, as set out in Exhibit ‘A’ to Appendix I to Report PLN 47-22 be approved; 2.That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 46 to the Pickering Official Plan, to amend existing policies and introduce new policies to the Pickering Official Plan with regard to the review of Planning Act applications under Bill 109, the More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 47-22, be enacted; 3.That the revised Draft Pre-consultation By-law, as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 47-22, be enacted; 4.That, in response to legislated changes arising from the enactment of Bill 109, the More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022, and to improve cost recovery of the processing of development applications, an increase to the City Development Department – Planning Fees be approved, effective January 1, 2023; 5.That an amendment to Schedule “I” to By-law 6191/03, the General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law, as amended, by deleting the pages for City Development Department – Planning, and substituting the updated pages for City Development Department – Planning, as set out in Schedule “I” to the Draft By-law provided as Appendix III to Report PLN 47-22, be approved; and, 6.That the revised Draft By-law to amend Schedule “I” to the General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law 6191/03, as set out in Appendix III to Report PLN 47-22, be enacted. - 47 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Note: The disposition of this matter was determined through the following referral motion Resolution #07/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook 1.That Report PLN 47-22 be referred back to staff to: a.review the best practices of other municipalities and ensure adequate public participation and engagement in the planning process; b.review and clarify any potential financial risks to the Corporation as a result of Bill 109; and, c.ensure that the Report back includes plain language to ensure that the public can understand the information being presented in the Report; and, 2.That Staff report back no later than the June 26, 2023 Council Meeting. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 6.Delegations 6.1 Barry Pettit, CEO, Pickering Harbour Company, Pettit Inc. Re: Report OPS 18-22 Mechanical Harvesting of Eurasian Watermilfoil Weeds in Frenchman’s Bay Review of Results of 2022 Pilot Project Barry Pettit withdrew their delegation and did not appear before Council. 6.2 Andrea Zeeb, Commodore, Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Re: Report OPS 18-22 Mechanical Harvesting of Eurasian Watermilfoil Weeds in Frenchman’s Bay Review of Results of 2022 Pilot Project Andrea Zeeb withdrew their delegation and did not appear before Council. 6.3 Marion Thomas Re: Report PLN 49-22 - 48 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Marion Thomas, 489 Whitevale Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Thomas spoke to the dollar value predictions of other municipalities on the negative financial impact of Bill 23 and added that the negative financial impact to the City of Pickering was not articulated in Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Thomas spoke to agricultural land purchases in the Greenbelt by Silvio De Gasperis stating that Mr. De Gasperis was aware that the agricultural easements on the lands would be removed. She further spoke to the lack of clarity on affordable housing and deadlines to have substantial progress on the lands prior to 2025. She further discussed the land transfer tax, stating that it discouraged people from moving and that the different levels of government should share the revenue collected by the land transfer tax. In concluding her delegation, Ms. Thomas briefly spoke to other aspects of Bill 23, including expansion of the sewage treatment plant and the lands being removed from the Greenbelt in Pickering not being close to services as intended in Bill 23. A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Ms. Thomas regarding whether she had submitted her comments to the Province during the feedback period. 6.4 Matt Bentley Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Matt Bentley, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Bentley stated that while Bill 23 is being put forward by the Province, he expects that Council will respond on behalf of residents to oppose both the opening of the Agricultural Preserve lands to development and changes to the parkland dedication rates. He spoke to the previous decisions made by the City and the Province regarding the Greenbelt. He stated that the City was meeting development targets and that existing urban areas were able to accommodate the anticipated future growth. He spoke to a number of public - 49 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm bodies and organizations that were in opposition to Bill 23 and added that the recent municipal election campaigns did not mention removal of lands from the Greenbelt. He further spoke to Section 5.1 of Report PLN 49-22, adding that the staff recommendation to support in principle the reduction of the parkland dedication provision was flawed, and spoke to the anticipated negative impacts. 6.5 Elder David Grey Eagle Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Elder David Grey Eagle did not appear before Council to provide a delegation. 6.6 Zahra McConnell Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Zahra McConnell, 1424 Highbush Trail, joined the meeting via audio connection to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. McConnell expressed concern around the provisions in Bill 23 to develop lands in the Agricultural Preserve as well as her concern regarding the negative impacts this will have on the future of the community. Ms. McConnell asked that Council oppose the staff recommendations contained in Report PLN 49-22, and do what is within their power to stop the destruction of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. 6.7 Janice Frampton Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 50 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Janice Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, spoke to a letter sent by Mayor Ashe expressing the City’s support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. She expressed her disagreement with the letter, and expressed that the letter does not necessarily reflect the views of all Pickering residents. Ms. Frampton further spoke to Council’s four year mandate and articulated her disappointment with how this term of Council has begun. 6.8 Brigitte Sopher Mary Evans Carmen Lishman Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Brigitte Sopher, Mary Evans, and Carmen Lishman, 470 Whitevale Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Sopher, Ms. Evans, and Ms. Lishman requested that Council reject the staff recommendations in Report PLN 49-22 to develop lands within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve (DRAP). The delegates provided several reasons why they were in opposition to Bill 23, including increased pressures on the adjacent community of Whitevale, the DRAP’s role in the Central Pickering Development Plan, the outdated nature of the Cherrywood Growth Management Study, the anticipated negative impacts this may have on climate change and food scarcity, the availability of existing land in Pickering’s urban boundary for development, and the economic value and benefits of farmland in proximity to cities. They further expressed concern around two-thirds of all the Greenbelt land being removed in Ontario being situated in Pickering, allowing developers to make large profits from lands that were purchased below market value, and additional negative impacts including loss of greenspace, damage to watersheds, loss of agricultural land and employment, insufficient infrastructure, and higher taxes that could result from Bill 23. The delegates concluded their delegation by summarizing their concerns and submitting a petition on this matter to the City Clerk. 6.9 John Sabean Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan - 51 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing John Sabean, 928 Reytan Boulevard, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Sabean provided historical context around the expropriation of lands in North Pickering and the historical homes and properties noted in that area. Mr. Sabean spoke to the demolition of numerous historical buildings in Northwest Pickering and further spoke to the losses experienced by Pickering with the loss of land to neighbouring municipalities. He expressed concern regarding the hamlet of Cherrywood, specifically the loss of heritage buildings and community character. Mr. Sabean concluded his delegation by asking that Council not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. 6.10 Michael Robertson Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Michael Robertson, 865 Seven Concession Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Robertson discussed the inefficiencies of urban sprawl and spoke to the benefits of infill development, by way of three to four storey buildings, and additions to existing structures. He stated that a benefit of infill development was that the lands were already serviced. In conclusion, he expressed his hopes for the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve remaining in the Greenbelt. 6.11 Abdullah Mir Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Abdullah Mir, 1003 Riverview Crescent, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Mir expressed his opposition to the Report and noted that - 52 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt would prevent Pickering residents from enjoying its various benefits. He expressed that the opposition to Bill 23 does not translate to opposition to development and spoke to the negative impacts of building on the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve, including the loss fresh air, greenspace, and adequate flood mitigation. Mr. Mir further expressed his skepticism regarding whether truly affordable housing will be developed on these lands, and whether the location and infrastructure is suitable for affordable housing development. He concluded his delegation speaking to concerns around reduced development charges and its anticipated impacts to tax rates and City services, and asked that Council promote and protect the interests of Pickering residents and not approve the recommendations in Report PLN 49-22. 6.12 Gord MacPherson Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Gord McPherson, 1535 Bentley Lane, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. McPherson provided Council an overview of his experience in resource management with expertise in environmental monitoring, habitat restoration, and community stewardship. He expressed his concern with the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt, adding that the lands were adjacent to Rouge National Urban Park, and that development could negatively impact the hydrology of the area watershed. Mr. McPherson further spoke to the anticipated impacts development would have on the species that inhabiting the Agricultural Preserve including the Great Blue Heron, River Otter, and Blanding’s Turtle. Mr. McPherson concluded his delegation by asking that Council rescind their support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Mr. McPherson regarding the impacted species on the lands. Resolution #08/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Robinson - 53 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm That Council take a short recess. Carried Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:11 p.m. 6.13 Stephen Marshall Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Stephen Marshall, 485 Whitevale Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Marshall spoke to the history of Greenbelt lands in Pickering and the Greenbelt as a concept. He questioned the definition of the various metrics provided by the Province in their Housing Pledge request, and asked whether the Province’s request could be accommodated in Seaton and existing urban lands. He expressed concern with the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt and its negative impacts referring to a letter from the General Manager of Rouge National Urban Park. He added that the removal of the lands does not fit the long-term objectives of Pickering and asked that Council not support the staff recommendations of the Report. 6.14 Heather Robertson Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Heather Robertson, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Robertson expressed concern with a builder’s ability to request a MZO, and referred to a previous MZO provided to the Annandale Golf Course. She discussed the negative impacts of Bill 23 including the damage to water supply, Carruthers Creek, Lake Simcoe, and Rouge National Urban Park. She concluded her delegation by asking that Council relay the ask of Pickering residents to the Province. - 54 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm 6.15 Margaret Bowie Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Margaret Bowie, 1089 Rouge Valley Drive, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. She expressed her concern with Bill 23 and stated that there were other ways to accommodate housing needs in Pickering. She added that democracy was at risk and concluded her delegation by asking that Council do everything in its power to protect the City. 6.16 Phil Frampton Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Phil Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Frampton stated that he was a member of the Pickering Taxpayers Coalition, and that the taxpayers could not afford the financial impacts from the proposed changes. He spoke to Council’s obligation to protect its taxpayers and the financial impact of Bill 23 being $12.3 million dollars over the next four years. He concluded his delegation by asking that Council protect the interest of the residents. 6.17 Julie Schembri Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 55 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Julie Schembri, 3215 North Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Schembri spoke to the history of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and the work done by various governments over the years to protect the agricultural preserve in perpetuity. She questioned the rational to focus on the agricultural lands for housing when the City was experiencing massive growth in Seaton. She expressed concern for how affordable housing was proposed to be calculated based on the price of the house rather than household income. She added that even with the proposed legislative changes, the cost of housing would still remain out of reach for many. She spoke to the lack of roads to accommodate the population growth and where the money would come from to fund new roads. She further asked that Council members who had received campaign contributions from developers who own lands in the agricultural preserve, excuse themselves from voting on the matter. She asked that Council reconsider its support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. 6.18 Robert Lyon Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Robert Lyon, 478 Fourth Concession Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Lyon stated that the agricultural lands were placed in the Greenbelt due to a disagreement between a developer and the previous premier and a land swap in the Oak Ridges Moraine. He stated that there was an agricultural easement on his lands, which alongside other governmental policies, dictated the type of activity that could be done on his lands. Mr. Lyon expressed support for Bill 23, and spoke to the need for housing, adding that the City needed to use its infrastructure. He also spoke to the Expropriations Act and added that the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve lands were fully serviced and needed to be utilized. 6.19 Don Harvey Re: Corr. 33-22 The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Re: Municipal Housing Targets and Municipal Housing Pledges City of Pickering: 13,000 6.20 Don Harvey - 56 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Re: Corr. 34-22 The Association of Municipalities of Ontario Re: Unpacking Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 Don Harvey, Pickering Resident, appeared before Council to speak to Corr. 33-22 and Corr. 34-22. Mr. Harvey stated that Bill 23 gifted massive wealth to a handful of developers while shifting approximately a billion dollars a year in costs from those developers to Ontario residents. He referred to other municipalities who had expressed their opposition to Bill 23 and questioned the rationale for City Council’s willingness to provide greenbelt lands and financial windfall to Silvio De Gasperis at a great cost to Pickering residents. He further spoke to the importance of the agricultural preserve including its uniqueness and its close proximity to a national park and the City of Toronto. He spoke to the history of the agricultural easements on the lands, adding that Pickering Council had signed an agreement to protect the agricultural preserve for agricultural purposes in perpetuity. He further discussed the series of events which led to the Province, in 2005, removing Pickering’s right to plan in the agricultural preserve. Mr. Harvey asked that Council stand with other municipalities and its residents in opposing Bill 23. 6.21 Timothy Silman Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Timothy Silman, 435 Third Concession Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Silman spoke to the history of the Greenbelt Plan and stated that building homes on the agricultural lands would destroy the agricultural preserve. He further stated that some of the lands that were being removed from the Greenbelt were owned by developers. He spoke to land purchases by developers shortly prior to the announcement of Bill 23, adding that a complete investigation was needed on these land transactions. He further spoke to the damage currently done by developers to the lands and referred to previous complaints made to the City and conservation authorities. Mr. Silman continued and raised concerns regarding the adverse impacts of Bill 23, including increases to property taxes in Pickering, and raised concerns regarding the letter sent by Mayor Ashe expressing the City’s support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. Mr. Silman also referred to a Memorandum of Agreement between Parks Canada and the Province, which - 57 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm required public consultation on proposed changes to any applicable provincial plans and added that consultation had not been done with Parks Canada. Mr. Silman spoke to the opposition of other municipalities to Bill 23 and asked that Council not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. 6.22 Mike Borie Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Mike Borie, 1044 Escott Court, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Borie expressed his disappointment with the letters sent to the Province by Mayor Ashe and previous Mayor Ryan, expressing support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt, and added that the letters should have noted that it was their personal views. He stated that the staff comments contained in Section 2 of the Report should not be endorsed by Council as it was based on a 2004 study. Mr. Borie said that he found it puzzling that the only study out of a total of five other studies done by three different provincial governments, being the Northern Pickering Project, 1994, the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Strategy, 1995, the Town of Pickering 1997 Rural Study, that the previous Mayor Ryan and current Mayor Ashe chose to support a study that was developer influenced and funded by developers in 2003 to 2004. He spoke to the historical background of the agricultural easements and stated that the City, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and the Province had a moral and public duty to uphold the agreements for the interest of the public and not the private. He added that Section 2 of the Report was relying on the Growth Management Study which was outdated and lacked consultation with indigenous groups. He commented on the adverse impacts of building on the lands to the environment and the wildlife and that this had not been included in the Report and asked that Council omit Section 2 of the Report to protect the Greenbelt and the farmland in Pickering. 6.23 Darshan Sritharan Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement - 58 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Darshan Sritharan, 1030 Rambleberry Avenue, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Sritharan expressed concerns of Pickering residents with respect to the continued attack on the environmentally sensitive lands from urban sprawl. He discussed previous Council’s decisions to build on environmentally sensitive lands including the proposed airport, the Amazon building, and the campaign for a hospital in Pickering. He stated that it was clear that Pickering had the land that was needed to support the growth targets. He also discussed negative impacts of Bill 23 as it related to the environment, and added that the Bill was evidence of urban sprawl. Mr. Sritharan noted that there were alternate methods to meet housing targets, and concluded his delegation by asking that Council not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. 6.24 Janet Traverse Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Janet Traverse, 2171 Dueberry Drive, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Traverse stated that Pickering was becoming another Mississauga and losing its identity. She spoke to negative impacts of urban sprawl, including loss of uniqueness, loss of greenery, displacement of wildlife, and increased traffic and crime. She also spoke to the importance of the Greenbelt as it pertains to the eco-system and the protection of natural habitats of wildlife. She noted that the destruction of the Greenbelt would bring air pollution and the importance of farmland and quality food. She stated that developer campaign contributions have not only reached Provincial politicians but also local politicians. She discussed the costs that would be incurred to mitigate urban sprawl and costs to the City should development charges be eliminated. She concluded her delegation by reiterating the importance of the Greenbelt. 6.25 Steve LaForest Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan - 59 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve LaForest, on behalf of Pickering Naturalists, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. LaForest, expressed his opposition to the proposed changes to the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and stated that sufficient lands were already available in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for housing. He questioned where the food for all of the additional people that the provincial government proposed to house on the agricultural preserve would come from. He stated that agricultural land in proximity to the GTA would produce crops with a far lower carbon footprint than crops grown some distance away. He noted that in Durham Region, 1,588 hectares of prime agricultural land were redesignated from a rural to a development designation outside of the Greenbelt from 2005 to 2014, and that during this same period, only 105 hectares of prime agricultural land were lost within the Greenbelt. He spoke to the extensive consultations that had taken place between Pickering, Durham Region, and the provincial government when the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve was established. He added that the lands were protected by a conservation easement, with the intent to keep the land as farmland in perpetuity. Mr. LaForest stated that the City removed the conservation easements on two-thirds of the relevant properties, leaving them unprotected from development. He stated that it was then left to the provincial government to safeguard these lands which led the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve being created. He noted that it was distressing to see how this endeavour demonstrates a lack of regard for environmental protections. He concluded his delegation by stating the need to maintain existing protections for the lands within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. 6.26 Frank McGillan Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Frank McGillan did not appear before Council to provide a delegation. 6.27 Garrett Peters Carole Dufour Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform - 60 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Garrett Peters and Carole Dufour, 1528 Napanee Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. He stated that Bill 23 was a shortsighted plan which would only make a small number of developers richer. He added that the Bill was lacking benefits, and would not result in affordable housing. He stated the City must rethink the ways in which communities were created so that affordable housing was being built while protecting the environment. He noted that bulldozing ecologically sensitive lands and building single family homes were not environmentally sustainable. Mr. Peters said that the City needed to protect its agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive lands, and watersheds, and asked that Council renew its commitment to protect the Greenbelt. 6.28 Helen Brenner Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Helen Brenner, 1422 Highbush Trail, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Ms. Brenner stated that she was a member of Stop Sprawl Durham, and added that as stated on the Stop Sprawl Durham’s website, we could build affordable housing options, protect farmland and natural areas, promote viable public transportation, create neighbourhoods that were safe for walking and cycling, and reduce the carbon footprint. She spoke to need to create complete communities with a range of missing middle housing forms, schools, parks, workplaces, and stores within the existing urban boundaries. She discussed the need for flexible zoning which would permit duplexes, small apartment suites, and in-law apartments, and spoke to the need to build housing concurrently with protecting the environment. She expressed her disappointment with Mayor Ashe’s letter dated November 16, 2022, expressing support for the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve lands from the Greenbelt. She said the eagerness to alter the Greenbelt would have a dire impact on the residents of Pickering. Ms. Brenner referred to an Ontario 2022 Affordable Housing Taskforce report which spoke to the protection of environmentally sensitive lands. She stated that the City should focus on meeting housing targets in Seaton and the importance of - 61 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm protecting the Greenbelt. In conclusion, Ms. Brenner asked that Section 2 of the Report be removed. 6.29 Christina Vasilevski Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Christina Vasilevski, 1535 Diefenbaker Court, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. She stated that reducing the Greenbelt would risk Pickering’s future resilience against climate change and the ability to have clean water, and mitigate flooding. She referred to streets in Pickering that currently experience flooding and spoke to the lack of support from the City in mitigating the damage from flooding. She discussed flooding in Reytan Street in the past few years, and stated that residents were unable to receive insurance coverage for sewer backup due to the flooding from Krosno Creek. She further spoke to potential consequences of Bill 23 including the lack of autonomy for local governments. She concluded her delegation by expressing the need to not support Bill 23. 6.30 Chief Kelly LaRocca, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Chief Kelly LaRocca, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Chief LaRocca stated that it was the Province’s constitutional duty to provide informed and meaningful consultation to First Nations whose rights and lands would be impacted by Crown decision making. She advised that the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation had not been consulted on Bill 23, and expressed concern on the lack of consultation with discussions of reconciliation taking place. She stated that in their view, the Bill was unconstitutional. She spoke to the negative impacts of Bill 23 on the environment and urged Council to conduct meaningful consultation with the First Nations prior to pursuing significant planning amendments which would lead to - 62 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm the permanent development of the Region’s remaining natural areas. She asked that in the coming years, Council change its approach to planning and prioritize sustainable land use that maximizes the benefits of lands which were suitable for development while minimizing the impact to the environment. In conclusion, she stated that the plan should be paused until consultation has taken place. A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Chief LaRocca on the importance of the Gunshot Treaty. 6.31 Thomas Reesor Clayton Reesor Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Thomas Reesor and Clayton Reesor, 170 Fourth Concession Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. Mr. Reesor stated that his family farmed on the subject lands, with fifty percent of their farm being on the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. He noted that the lands were in their family for approximately five generations and contained some of the best soil in North America, and that the proposed changes would have major impacts on their lands. They spoke to practices of excavation by developers, promoted as being beneficial for farmers, when in reality it was working against farmers. Mr. Reesor said that similarly, the reduction of the Greenbelt was being promoted as being beneficial to farmers while in reality this was not true. He stated that some of the proposed changes were overdue, however, this should not be done by developing on farmland. He noted that the Province should focus on building housing within urban boundaries, return to minimum density targets, make targeted infrastructure, invest in rural communities and small towns designed to support farmers, and address exclusionary zoning policies to allow for more density. He said that the best use of open air lands was for agriculture and said that together the City could protect farmland while addressing housing needs. In conclusion, they asked that Council be thoughtful in their decision making. 6.32 Peter Rodrigues Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan - 63 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Peter Rodrigues, 750 Whitevale Road, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. He spoke to the opposition of the people on all aspects of Bill 23 and stated that he felt that the residents were being ignored. He requested that the vote on the matter be a recorded vote. Mr. Rodrigues spoke to the importance of the agricultural preserve to Pickering residents and that Council must represent the views of the residents. 6.33 June Enright Re: Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform −Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 −Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan −Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement −Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals −Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing June Enright, 820 Jomar Avenue, appeared before Council to speak to Report PLN 49-22. She said that she was in front of Council as a resident and on behalf of the Cherrywood Ratepayer Association. She said that both the past Mayor and the current Mayor and a number of current Councillors have betrayed their constituents by supporting to place the Duffins Agricultural Preserve up for development. She referred to an article from Bloomberg, which spoke to addressing biodiversity loss. She referred to an Investigation Report by Beacon Environmental regarding the realignment of Whites Road, which indicated harm to endangered wildlife and fauna. She also spoke to the loss of a seven generation farming family who would lose up to 50% of their family land. She said that the changes were shortsighted and not needed. In conclusion, Ms. Enright asked that Council not support the removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt. Resolution #09/22 Moved by Councillor Nagy Seconded by Councillor Butt That Council take a short recess. Carried - 64 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Council recessed at 11:32 p.m. and reconvened at 11:41 p.m. Resolution #10/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Robinson That the order of the agenda be changed to hear Item 8.17, Report PLN 49-22, as the next item of business. Carried 8.17 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 49-22 Planning Reform -Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 -Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan -Proposed Integration of A Place to Grow and the Provincial Policy Statement -Various Other Legislative and Regulatory Proposals Comments to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Discussion and a question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: •the lack of provincial consultation with municipalities and indigenous communities; •concerns that moving forward with the staff recommendation pertaining to parkland dedication would negatively impact the intensification in the Kingston Road Corridor; •conveying staff comments pertaining to concerns relating to Bill 23 included in the Report to the Province; •whether the Official Plan of the Region would be severed between area municipalities; •whether the Province would have approval authority for official plans; •the negative impact of the loss of conservation authorities within the planning process; •the financial impact of the loss of development charges and how this loss would be addressed by the City; •affordable housing receiving a 100% break from development charges; and, •whether there were any city facilities that would be impacted by the loss of development charges and whether the Province would provide any financial relief to municipalities to address the financial impacts. - 65 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Resolution #11/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Robinson 1.That the comments in Report PLN 49-22, regarding Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, and various other Environmental Registry, Regulatory Registry, and Provincial Plans and Policy reforms, be endorsed, save and except the comments contained in Section 2, ERO Posting 019-6216 (Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan), ERO Posting 019-6238 (Proposed Revocation of the Minister’s Zoning Order – Ontario Regulation 154/03) and ERO 019-6304 (Repeal of the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Act, 2005 (commenting deadline: December 4, 2022; comments submitted on November 28, 2022) under the “Discussion” section of PLN 49- 22; 2.That staff be authorized to submit (and resubmit where required) the comments in Report PLN 49-22 to the Province via the respective consultation portals save and except the comments contained in Section 2 under the “Discussion” section of PLN 49-22; and, 3.That a copy of Report PLN 49-22 and Council’s resolution thereon, be forwarded to the Premier Douglas Ford, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and the other Durham area municipalities. Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion) Resolution #12/22 Moved by Councillor Cook Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Items 1 and 2 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 1.That the comments in Report PLN 49-22, regarding Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, and various other Environmental Registry, Regulatory Registry, and Provincial Plans and Policy reforms, be endorsed, save and except the comments contained in Section 2, ERO Posting 019- 6216 (Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan), ERO Posting 019- 6238 (Proposed Revocation of the Minister’s Zoning Order – Ontario Regulation 154/03) and ERO 019-6304 (Repeal of the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Act, 2005 (commenting deadline: December 4, 2022; - 66 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm comments submitted on November 28, 2022), and the recommendations pertaining to parkland dedication rates as contained in Section 5.1, under the “Discussion” section of PLN 49-22; 2.That staff be authorized to submit (and resubmit where required) the comments in Report PLN 49-22 to the Province via the respective consultation portals save and except the comments contained in Section 2 and the recommendations contained in Section 5.1 under the “Discussion” section of PLN 49-22; and, Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote Resolution #13/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That due to the remaining items of business on the agenda, the meeting be extended to allow Council to continue to meet beyond 12:00 a.m. Carried 7.Correspondence 7.1 Corr. 33-22 The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Re: Municipal Housing Targets and Municipal Housing Pledges City of Pickering: 13,000 Resolution #14/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 33-22, from The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated October 25, 2022, regarding Municipal Housing Targets and Municipal Housing Pledges City of Pickering: 13,000, be received for information. Carried - 67 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm 7.2 Corr. 34-22 The Association of Municipalities of Ontario Re: Unpacking Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 Resolution #15/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Corr. 34-22, from The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated November 2, 2022, regarding Unpacking Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, be received for information. Carried 7.3 Corr. 35-22 Mary Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa Re: Amendments to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022 Resolution #16/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook 1.That Corr. 35-22, from Mary Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, dated November 2, 2022, regarding Amendments to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, be received; 2.That Mayor Ashe send a letter to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Secretary of the Cabinet, Head of the Ontario Public Service, Deputy Attorney General of Ontario, Attorney General, MPP Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General advising that: i.Pickering City Council does not support the amendments to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022; and, ii.Pickering City Council does not support the amendments applying to the City of Pickering; 3.That a copy of the Council resolution be provided to the Region of Durham, all Durham Region municipalities, Durham Region Members of Provincial Parliament, AMO, OMAA, and AMCTO. - 68 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Carried 7.4 Corr. 36-22 Susan Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering Re: Council Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Positions Resolution #17/22 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1.That the following Members of Council be appointed to the following Committees, Board, and Position for a term ending November 14, 2026: Animal Services Appeal Committee Councillor Butt Civic Awards Committee Mayor Ashe (Ex-Officio) Councillor Butt Councillor Nagy Councillor Robinson Pickering Public Library Board Councillor Brenner Councillor Cook Site Plan Advisory Committee Councillor Butt Councillor Nagy Councillor Robinson Vehicle for Hire Advisory Committee Councillor Brenner Alternate Regional Councillor Councillor Butt 2.In accordance with Policy ADM 045, that the following Regional Councillors be appointed Deputy Mayor for the following terms: Councillor Brenner – November 15, 2022 – March 14, 2024; - 69 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Councillor Cook – March 15, 2024 – July 14, 2025; and, Councillor Pickles – July 15, 2025 – November 14, 2026. Carried 7.5 Corr. 37-22 Susan Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering Re: Council Nominations to Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Resolution #18/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the following Members of Council be nominated to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA): Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) Councillor Pickles Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Mayor Ashe Carried 8.Matters for Consideration 8.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 06-22 Deferral of Implementation of Accessible Service Supplement Fees Vehicle for Hire By-law Resolution #19/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Report BYL 06-22 respecting a deferral of the implementation of the Accessible Service Supplement enacted in the Vehicle for Hire By-law 7739/20 be received; - 70 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm 2.That the implementation and collection of the Vehicle for Hire Accessible Service Supplement be deferred until January 1, 2024; and, 3.That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. Carried 8.2 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 17-22 Pre 2023 Current Budget Approvals Resolution #20/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Council approve the following two recommendations related to pre 2023 Current Budget approval: a)That pre 2023 Current Budget approval be provided for the hiring of five additional firefighters with a start date of February 1, 2023 and this cost of $402,700 be included in the Fire Services 2023 Budget for Accounts Salaries & Wages (10700.50100-$298,298) and Employee Benefits (10700.501020-$104,402); b)That pre 2023 Current Budget approval be provided for the hiring of one Senior Purchasing Analyst with a start date of February 1, 2023 and this cost of $99,290 be included in the Supply & Services 2023 Budget for Accounts Salaries & Wages (10605.50100-$76,377) and Employee Benefits (10605.501020-$22,913); and, 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Carried 8.3 Director, Community Services, Report CS 22-22 The Wellness Health Centre Ltd. -Lease Agreement Resolution #21/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt - 71 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm 1.That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement with The Wellness Health Centre Ltd. 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 officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8.4 Director, Community Services, Report CS 24-22 Community Safety and Well-Being Initiatives -East Shore Community Centre - Use as Emergency Overnight Warming Centre Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Dressing Rooms – Outreach Shower Facilities Resolution #22/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Report CS 24-22 regarding the implementation of Community Safety and Well-Being Initiatives be received; 2.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Christian Faith Outreach Centre, set out in Attachment 1 to this report, for use of East Shore Community Centre as an Emergency Overnight Warming Centre, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 3.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Christian Faith Outreach Centre, set out in Attachment 2 to this report, for use of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Dressing Rooms for outreach shower facilities, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 4.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take necessary actions as indicated in this report. - 72 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Carried 8.5 Director, Community Services, Report CS 25-22 Recreation User Fee Study & Pricing Policy Consulting Services Resolution #23/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Council approve the hiring of Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd. and Tucker-Reid & Associates to conduct a Recreation User Fee Study and develop a Pricing Policy for Recreation Services in accordance with Purchasing Policy Item 10.03 (c), as the assignment is above $50,000.00; 2.That the fee proposal submitted by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd. and Tucker-Reid & Associates to conduct a Recreation User Fee Study and develop a Pricing Policy for Recreation Service in the amount of $67,990.00 (HST excluded) or $76,828.70 (HST included) be accepted; 3.That the total gross project cost of $76,828.70 (HST included) and the total net project cost of $69,187.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $69,187.00 as approved in the 2022 Current Budget to be funded as follows: a)The sum of $63,790.00 to be funded from Property Taxes; b)The sum of $5,397.00 to be funded from the Community Benefit Charges Reserve Fund; and, 5.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8.6 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 23-22 Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Reconstruction Phase 2 Tender T2022-9 - 73 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Resolution #24/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Tender No. T2022-9 for the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Reconstruction Phase 2 as submitted by Orin Contractors Inc. in the total tendered amount of $2,141,350.00 (HST included) be accepted; 2.That the total gross project cost of $3,083,771.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $2,777,031.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $2,777,031.00 as follows: a)the sum of $1,000,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.1912 as approved in the 2021 Parks Capital Budget to be funded by a transfer from Development Charges – City’s Share Reserve; b)the sum of $1,000,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.1912 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 $1,365,244.00; c)the sum of $46,543.00 available budget in capital project C10320.1912 to be funded by a transfer from Third Party Contributions (Swim Drink Fish); d)the sum of $365,244.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Rate Stabilization Reserve to cover the remaining over expenditure; and, 4.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8.7 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 24-22 Additional Cost for Project Management and Design Services for the Pickering Innovation Corridor Seaton Community Resolution #25/22 - 74 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That additional project management and design services fees requested by Sabourin Kimble & Associates Ltd. in the amount of $122,000.00 (plus HST) for the change in scope of work to undertake the necessary studies and design work associated with the provision of municipal services within the Pickering Innovation Corridor, be accepted, in accordance with Purchasing Policy 10.3 (c) as the assignment is above $50,000.00; 2.That the total net project cost $1,307,616.00 be revised to $1,431,763.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3.That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to fund the revised net project cost of $1,431,763.00 from Capital Budget account C10600.1802.01 (formerly 5203.1802.6265) from the Sale of Land, and, 4.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in the report. Carried 8.8 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 25-22 Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall Reconstruction Tender No. T2022-12 Resolution #26/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Tender No. T2022-12 for Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall Reconstruction as submitted by Mianco Group Inc. in the total tendered amount of $1,165,015.88 (HST included) be accepted; 2.That the firm of Aquafor Beech Limited be retained to provide contract administration services during construction as approved in Resolution #280/20 in the amount of $92,886.00 (HST included) as per their proposal dated November 8, 2021; - 75 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm 3.That the total gross project cost of $1,547,576.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,393,640.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $1,393,640.00 as follows: a)the sum of $1,045,230.00 (net of HST rebate) available in capital project C10575.1903.01 Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall Reconstruction as approved in the 2019 and 2022 Capital Budgets to be funded by a transfer from Development Charges – City’s Share Reserve; b)the sum of $348,410.00 (net of HST rebate) available in capital project C10575.1903.01 Breezy Drive/Sunrise Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall Reconstruction as approved in the 2019 and 2022 Capital Budgets to be funded by a transfer from Development Charges – Storm Water Management Reserve Fund; and, 5.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8.9 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 15-22 2023 Interim Spending Authority Resolution #27/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That the 2023 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50 percent of the prior year’s budget, including adjustments, as contained in Attachment 1, pending approval of the formal 2023 Current Budget by Council; and, 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8.10 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 16-22 2023 Temporary Borrowing By-law - 76 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Resolution #28/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That the temporary borrowing limit of $63 million be established to meet 2023 current expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues for the period of January 1 to September 30, 2023 inclusive, and $32 million thereafter until December 31, 2023; 2.That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2023 be established at $160 million; 3.That the attached draft By-law providing for the temporary borrowing of monies be enacted; and, 4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 8.11 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 17-22 2021 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund Resolution #29/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt It is recommended that Report FIN 17-22 from the Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding the 2021 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund be received for information. Carried 8.12 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 15-22 Amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement between Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of Pickering Resolution #30/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt - 77 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm 1.That the attached Amendment to Municipality Contribution Agreement between Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of Pickering be approved; 2.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Amendment to Municipality Contribution Agreement; and, 3.That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. Carried 8.13 Director, Operations, Report OPS 11-22 2023 Pre-Budget Approval Purchase Order for Supply & Delivery of One Gradall Hydroscopic Excavator Resolution #31/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That the quotation submitted by Amaco Equipment, dated July 7, 2022, in the amount of $767,270.00 (HST included) be accepted; 2.That the total gross project cost of $767,270.00 (HST included) and the total net project cost of $690,950.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a)2023 pre-budget funding approval in the amount of $770,000.00 from the 2023 Roads Capital Budget from the Major Equipment Reserve; b)The Treasurer be authorized to make any changes, adjustments, and revisions to amounts, terms, conditions, or take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; and, 4.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried - 78 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm 8.14 Director, Operations, Report OPS 18-22 Mechanical Harvesting of Eurasian Watermilfoil Weeds in Frenchman’s Bay Review of Results of 2022 Pilot Project Resolution #32/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Report OPS 18-22 from the Director, Operations regarding the mechanical harvesting of Eurasian watermilfoil weeds in Frenchman’s Bay 2022 pilot project be received for information; and, 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Carried 8.15 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 46-22 Collaboration on Whitby Green Standard Demonstration Project Memorandum of Understanding Resolution #33/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Report PLN 46-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, regarding a partnership opportunity for the Whitby Green Standard Demonstration Project, be received; 2.That Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Whitby, City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Mattamy Development Corporation, and Clean Air Partnership as set out in Attachment #1 of this report, subject to the terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, City Development, Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and Director, Finance & Treasurer; 3.That the appropriate City staff be directed to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report; and, 4.That staff be directed to report back with a summary of the results at the conclusion of the project. - 79 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Carried 8.16 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 48-22 Community Garden Policy Resolution #34/22 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Report PLN 48-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, regarding community gardens, be received; 2.That Council adopt the Community Garden Policy as set out in Attachment #1; and, 3.That the appropriate City staff be directed take the necessary actions to give effect hereto. Carried 9.By-laws 9.1 By-law 7972/22 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 46 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering (OPA 22-003/P). Due to the referral of Item 5.1, PLN 47-22, back to staff, By-law 7972/22 was not considered or enacted by Council. 9.2 By-law 7973/22 Being a by-law to require consultation with the City prior to submission of applications for official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, site plans, plans of subdivision and plans of condominium. Due to the referral of Item 5.1, PLN 47-22, back to staff, By-law 7973/22 was not considered or enacted by Council. 9.3 By-law 7974/22 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal Fees. - 80 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Due to the referral of Item 5.1, PLN 47-22, back to staff, By-law 7974/22 was not considered or enacted by Council. 9.4 By-law 7975/22 Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet the current and capital expenditures of the City of Pickering for the year 2023. 9.5 By-law 7976/22 Being a by-law to exempt Block 1, Plan 40M-2697, Pickering, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. Resolution #35/22 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Nagy That By-law Numbers 7975/22 and 7976/22 be approved. Carried 10.Confirmation By-law By-law 7977/22 Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Robinson moved for leave to introduce a by- law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of December 5, 2022. Carried 11.Adjournment Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Cook That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 12:28 a.m. Dated this 6th of December, 2022. - 81 - Special Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 6:00 pm Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 82 - Special Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 1:00 pm 1 Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt M. Nagy D. Pickles L. Robinson Absent: L. Cook Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO S. Boyd -Fire Chief P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services B. Duffield -Director, Operations J. Eddy -Director, Human Resources R. Holborn -Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel -City Clerk C. Rose -Chief Planner R. Perera -Deputy Clerk 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person save and except for Councillor Cook. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3.Delegations There were no delegations. - 83 - Special Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 1:00 pm 2 4.Matters for Consideration 4.1 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 02-23 2023 Pre-Current Budget Approval for Consulting Services for a Fiscal Impact Study for Future Growth Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, stated that the Report was seeking Council approval to award consulting services to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to allow the City to conduct a fiscal impact study on several projects. Ms. Carpino added that the Study would investigate the impacts of Bill 23, the Seaton and Cherrywood developments, and the City Centre to gain an understanding of the financial impact to the City. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding: •previous fiscal impact studies conducted for Seaton which identified a deficit in funding, resulting in the City receiving a payment of $1,100 for each residential permit issued in Seaton; •whether the proposed fiscal impact study would provide opportunities to request funding from the Province, landowner groups, and builders should the study identify funding gaps; •the proposed study being critical in considering the various options regarding facilities being considered for the City Centre project; •the rationale for the study omitting the impact of the intensification study along Kingston Road and whether the study could consider the financial impact of any provincially legislated development that may occur prior to the completion of the study; •the study needing to consider every available tool including the impact of Envision Durham on northeast Pickering to ensure that Council has a complete understanding of the financial impact on the City prior to the review of the 2023 budget; •the reduction in the development charges being a cost requiring to be absorbed and addressed by the 2023 budget; and, •ongoing communication to the Province on the impact of the reduction of development charges and staff analyzing various strategies to recover the loss. Resolution #36/23 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner - 84 - Special Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 1:00 pm 3 1.That Council approve the following recommendations related to pre 2023 Current Budget approval; 2.That Council approve the hiring of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., in accordance with Purchasing Policy Item 10.03 (c), as the assignment is above $50,000.00; 3.That the fee proposal submitted by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., to develop a Fiscal Impact Study in the amount of $73,290.00 (HST excluded) be accepted; 4.That the total gross project cost of $82,817.70 (HST included) and the total net project cost of $74,579.90 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 5.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $74,579.90 from Property Taxes; 6.That Council authorize the Director Finance & Treasurer to pursue and obtain Third Party Funding for this consulting engagement from interested parties; and, 7.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion) Resolution #37/23 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 7 and the recommendation renumbered accordingly: That additional funds be approved, at an upset limit of an additional $50,000.00, to expand the scope of the Fiscal Impact Study (FIS) to include Northeast Pickering. Carried The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote. 5.Confirmation By-law - 85 - Special Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 1:00 pm 4 By-law 7978/23 Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Nagy moved for leave to introduce a by-law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of January 9, 2023. Carried 6.Adjournment Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Nagy That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 1:32 pm. Dated this 9th of January, 2023. Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 86 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 1 Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt M. Nagy D. Pickles L. Robinson Absent: L. Cook Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Boyd -Fire Chief S.Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services B. Duffield -Director, Operations J. Eddy -Director, Human Resources R. Holborn -Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel -City Clerk P.Helgesen - (Acting) Division Head, Water Resources & Development Services C. Rose -Chief Planner C. Whitaker -Manager, Sustainability & Strategic Environmental Initiatives R. Perera -Deputy Clerk K. Gagen -Coordinator, Environmental Engagement 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person save and except for Councillor Cook. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. - 87 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 2 3.Delegations There were no delegations. 4.Matters for Consideration 4.1 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 01-23 Use of Delegated Authority During Lame Duck Period of August 19, 2022 to November 14, 2022 Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt That Report CAO 01-23 regarding the use of delegated authority during the Lame Duck Period of August 19, 2022 to November 14, 2022 be received for information. Carried 4.2 Chief Administrative Officer, Report CAO 03-23 Pre 2023 Capital Budget Approval Fire Services Portable Radios Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1.That Council approve the pre 2023 Capital Budget approval for the purchase of Fire Services portable radios (C10700.2303) in the amount of $500,000.00 to be funded from a 5-year internal loan; and, 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Carried 4.3 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 01-23 2022 City of Pickering Municipal Election Review - 88 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 3 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: •whether there would be a review of the Sign By-law; •lower voter turnout and whether different marketing options could be reviewed to increase voter turnout; •expanding the number of voting locations and consideration as to whether schools could be designated as voting locations to provide more options for electors across the City; •engaging high school students to increase voter turnout; •the Municipal Elections Act only allowing the removal of a certified candidate’s name from the ballot if they had withdrawn their nomination by Nomination Day; •the percentage of ballots cast using the internet voting system and the number of votes cast prior to Election Day; •the use of telephone voting during the 2018 Municipal Election, the concerns raised, and the low number of votes cast using the telephone voting system; •whether a vote by mail voting method could be considered for the 2026 Municipal Election to increase accessibility to the senior population; •proxy voting not being legislated when using an alternate voting method; •should internet voting be used in the 2026 Municipal Election, staff investigating creative ways to provide access to the internet voting website through the voter information package; •measures undertaken by staff to ensure accessible voting locations and voting methods were available to electors; •accessibility features built into the internet voting system including its compatibility with screen readers; and, •the differentiation between first-past-the-post voting and ranked ballot voting with staff noting that the option to conduct an election using ranked ballots had been removed from the Municipal Elections Act. Staff were requested to provide Council with information on the cost increase from the 2014 Municipal Election to the 2018 Municipal Election and the cost increase from the 2018 Municipal Election to the 2022 Municipal Election. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That Report CLK 01-23 regarding a review of the 2022 Municipal Election, be received for information. - 89 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 4 Carried 4.4 Director, Community Services, Report CS 01-23 2023 Community Festivals and Events -Approval of 2023 Events in Esplanade Park Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Robinson 1.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Carea Community Health Centre on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for National Indigenous Peoples Day, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 2.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Affiliation For Inspiring Youth Upliftment Enterprise (A.F.I.Y.U) on Saturday, July 15, 2023, and Saturday, July 22, 2023 (rain date) for a Movie Night, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 3.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by Canadian Food Truck Festivals from Thursday, August 10 to Monday, August 14, 2023 (inclusive) for Pickering Food Truck Festival, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; 4.That Council authorize staff to issue a park permit for the use of Esplanade Park by the office of Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering-Uxbridge on Sunday, August 20, 2023 for a Community BBQ, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; and, 5.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 4.5 Director, Community Services, Report CS 02-23 Community Banner Policy Recommendation: - 90 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 5 Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Robinson 1.That Council endorse CUL 140 Community Banner Policy as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services; and, 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 4.6 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 01-23 Quotation No. Q2022-19 -Construction of Two Basketball Facilities A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding: •the need for basketball facilities in Ward 1 and whether the City could work with the school boards to provide access to school facilities when they are closed during the summer holidays; •the need to broaden existing agreements with school boards to access unused facility spaces for recreation; and, •staff communicating with the School Boards to broaden access to school recreation spaces to accommodate the local community for sports and activities, and providing information to Council on the discussions prior to the consideration of the 2023 budget. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1.That Quotation No. Q2022-19 for Construction of Two Basketball Facilities in Usman Green and Canadian Green, as submitted by Mianco Group Inc. in the total quotation amount of $121,856.38 (HST included) be accepted; 2.That the total gross project cost of $141,000.00 (HST included), including the quotation amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $126,975.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; - 91 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 6 3.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $126,975.00 as follows: a)the sum of $40,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2212 as approved in the 2022 Parks Capital Budget to be funded from the Reserve Fund – Parkland be increased to $62,269.00; b)the sum of $45,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2214 as approved in the 2022 Parks Capital Budget to be funded from the Reserve Fund – Parkland be increased to $64,706.00; and, 4.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 4.7 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 01-23 2023 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That an interim property tax levy be adopted for all realty property classes for 2023; 2.That the interim property tax levy instalment due dates be February 27 and April 27, 2023; 3.That the attached draft by-law, providing for the imposition of the taxes, be enacted; and, 4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 4.8 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 01-23 Joseph E. Murley and Joyce Murley – Plan of Subdivision 40M-2164 -Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision -Lot 10, Plan 40M-2164 -1715 Rockwood Drive - 92 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 7 Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement dated September 6, 2002 and amended by an agreement dated June 1, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the “Subdivision Agreement”) within Lot 10, Plan 40M-2164, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 2.That Joseph E. Murley and Joyce Murley be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2164; and, 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. Carried 4.9 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 02-23 Lebovic Enterprises Limited – Plan of Subdivision 40M-2495 -Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision -Lots 1 to 164 and Blocks 165 to 194, Plan 40M-2495 and Part Lot 20, Concession 3, being Parts 14 and 15, Plan 40R-6934 Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Dusty Drive, Spinnaker Mews, Canadian Street, Bruny Avenue, Brandy Court, Winville Road, Shepway Mews, Caravan Mews and Pegasus Mews within Plan 40M-2495 be assumed for public use; 2.That works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement, dated October 14, 2011, within Plan 40M-2497 and Parts 14 and 15, Plan 40R- 6934, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including - 93 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 8 lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 3.That Lebovic Enterprises Limited be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M- 2495 and Parts 14 and 15, Plan 40R-6934; and, 4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. Carried 4.10 Director, City Development & CBO, Report SUS 01-23 Review of Diabetes Canada Textile Drop Box Initiative Council Resolution #223/20 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding: •the existing textile boxes in Pickering currently not being maintained; •whether there were any policies which could regulate the maintenance of textile drop boxes; •Diabetes Canada looking to place their drop boxes on municipal property which would be a controlled environment that would negate concerns regarding maintenance; and, •the nature of the discussions conducted between the City and Diabetes Canada in arriving at a recommendation to refuse a partnership with Diabetes Canada. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1.That Report SUS 01-23 of the Director, City Development & CBO, regarding the Diabetes Canada Textile Drop Box Initiative, be received for information; 2.That Council endorse staff’s recommendation that the City of Pickering not enter into a partnership agreement with Diabetes Canada to install textile drop boxes on City of Pickering properties or adjacent to City facilities; and, 3.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. - 94 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 9 Note: The disposition of this matter was determined through the following referral motion Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Nagy That Report SUS 01-23, be referred back to staff to re-examine the textile drop box initiative with Diabetes Canada, and that staff report back to Council prior to pre-budget deliberations. Carried 5.Other Business 5.1 Councillor Robinson expressed concerns regarding a Santa Clause parade not taking place in 2022 in the City of Pickering due to a lack of volunteers and noted that this was disappointing to the community. Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Nagy That staff be directed, through the office of the CAO, to bring forward a substantive report on options pertaining to providing community parades, and that staff report back to the Executive Committee in advance of the 2023 Budget Meeting in April. Carried 5.2 Councillor Robinson stated that she had received numerous complaints from residents regarding snow removal on sidewalks and windrows in Pickering. She expressed concerns about the aging population and the difficulty in clearing snow left by City plows, and stated that she had also received complaints that snow was being removed only on one side of the road. Councillor Robinson added that a program on snow removal for all roads and windrows in Pickering was not financially viable due to current financial restraints with using a contracted third party. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding: •the report needing to consider the use of sub-contractors versus the use of in-house resources and the two methods having varying implications including the need to go through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process; - 95 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 10 •investigating other communities within the GTA that provide snow removal and windrow clearing for all roads; •the timelines to bring forward a substantive report prior to budget deliberations being a challenge due to the amount of work that would need to be completed on the report and the deadlines on submitting reports for agendas; •the need to look at clearing snow on both sides of a road at the same time; and, •the intent of the motion being to allow staff to provide details on preliminary findings. Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Nagy That staff be directed, through the office of the CAO, to bring forward a substantive report on a list of options that would enable Pickering to introduce an across the board snow clearing program using City resources including existing resources, and all available external infrastructure grants as well as but not limited to any other kinds of revenue sources such as casino revenue, and to report back to Council no later than the 2023 Budget deliberations. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 5.3 Councillor Nagy spoke to the need to investigate creative new ways to maximize the use of Millennium Square beyond summer months by finding new opportunities and new initiatives to bring people to the waterfront for all seasons. She stated that she would be reaching out to staff during the coming weeks to discuss ways to implement new events. Moved by Councillor Nagy Seconded by Councillor Robinson That staff be directed, through the office of the CAO, to bring forward a substantive report on a plan to implement a winter festival at Millennium Square, in collaboration with local businesses in the Pickering Nautical Village to ensure their ideas and visions were represented, and report back to Council prior to the 2023 Budget Meeting. Carried 5.4 Councillor Pickles enquired about the timelines for the ice rinks in Claremont to be in operation, with Brian Duffield, Director, Operations, advising that preparation work had been completed, however, three to four days of negative temperatures - 96 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 11 were needed to set up the ice rinks. Mr. Duffield advised that once the rinks were in operation, communication to the public would be sent through social media. 5.5 Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion regarding Boards and Committees and notice that the Motion would incorporate wording to rescind the previous Council direction to the City Clerk to report back on a BIA for the Nautical Village as the business community would be better served by one of the new Committees that would be proposed. 5.6 Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion regarding a lobbyist registry. 5.7 Councillor Brenner spoke to the Council direction provided in the previous Term of Council, regarding the regulation of Airbnbs, and noted that there were problems that needed to be addressed. A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Paul Bigioni, Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, regarding: •clarity on timelines for addressing the matter of regulating Airbnbs; •working with By-law and Planning staff to provide an update to Council through CAO correspondence; and, •the need for the CAO correspondence to be placed on a public agenda to allow for dialogue in a public forum. 5.8 Councillor Brenner expressed concerns regarding a pattern of illegal modifications being done to homes, safety features for rental units not being installed, and the need to have proactive measures to address these issues. Councillor Brenner enquired what action was being undertaken by the City to proactively address these issues to ensure that there is no loss of life. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding: •the City currently regulating accessory dwelling units through a combination of zoning by-laws and licensing; •staff looking into the regulation of short-term rentals; and, •whether the city had a mechanism in place for fire staff to report on illegal basement apartments when attending to a call. 6.Adjournment Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Pickles - 97 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 12 That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 3:43pm. - 98 - Special Council Meeting Minutes In Camera January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room Immediately Following the Executive Committee Meeting Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt M. Nagy D. Pickles L. Robinson Absent: L. Cook Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Cassel -City Clerk C. Rose -Chief Planner D. Wylie -Manager, Zoning & Administration R. Perera -Deputy Clerk Q.Annibale -Loopstra Nixon LLP 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person save and except for Councillor Cook. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. Resolution #38/23 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council move into closed session in accordance with the provisions of Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act and the Procedure By-law, to consider a matter pertaining to - 99 - Special Council Meeting Minutes In Camera January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room Immediately Following the Executive Committee Meeting litigation or potential litigation and to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, as it pertains to an appeal of a decision made by the Committee of Adjustment. These matters are being discussed in-camera as they relate to: e)litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, f)advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Carried Council took a brief pause to allow the livestream of the Meeting to be severed. 3.In Camera Matters 3.1 Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO, and Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Re: Council Direction Regarding Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision City File: P/CA 117/22 OLT File: OLT-22-004614 This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] Resolution #39/23 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Robinson That Council rise to the open session of the Special Meeting of Council. Carried Council took a brief pause to allow the livestream of the Meeting to be resumed. Mayor Ashe stated that during the closed portion of the meeting, Council considered a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, received advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, and provided direction to Staff as it pertains to an appeal of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, and that the following motion was now before Council: - 100 - Special Council Meeting Minutes In Camera January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room Immediately Following the Executive Committee Meeting Resolution #40/23 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Robinson That the City respond to the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment’s decision regarding application P/CA 117/22 by C. Boyce, 734A Krosno Boulevard, OLT Case No. 22-004614, and that staff be directed to retain such external legal, planning and other consulting resources as are required to defend the Committee’s decision in this matter at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes Councillor Brenner Councillor Nagy Councillor Pickles Councillor Robinson No Councillor Butt Mayor Ashe 4.Confirmation By-law By-law 7979/23 Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a by-law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of January 9, 2023. Carried 5.Adjournment Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 4:39pm Dated this 9th of January, 2023. - 101 - Special Council Meeting Minutes In Camera January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room Immediately Following the Executive Committee Meeting Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 102 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 1 Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt M. Nagy D. Pickles L. Robinson Absent: L. Cook Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Cassel -City Clerk C. Rose -Chief Planner N. Surti -Manager, Development Review & Urban Design R. Perera -Deputy Clerk I. Lima -Planner ll 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in- person save and except for Councillor Cook. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3.Delegations Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow one additional delegation, under Section 3 of the agenda regarding Report PLN 01-23. - 103 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 2 Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote 3.1 Bruno Bartel, Managing Director, Development, Cushman & Wakefield Jim Kotsopoulos, Principal, JKO Planning Mitch Gascoyne, Partner & Senior Vice President, Development, Centrecourt Re: Report PLN 01-23 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21 OPB Realty Inc. Eastern Portion of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, West of Glenanna Road and South of Kingston Road Bruno Bartel, Managing Director, Development, Cushman & Wakefield, and Mitch Gascoyne, Partner & Senior Vice President, Development, Centrecourt, appeared before the Committee to speak to Report PLN 01-23. Mr. Bartel discussed the subject lands advising that the application was proposing to make the Pickering Town Centre lands walkable and sustainable. Mr. Bartel advised that the application was seeking approval for a zoning by-law amendment for a high- density, mixed-use development, with buildings heights ranging between 9 and 55 storeys, and added that the application was in keeping with the City’s vision for the city centre and planning policies. Mr. Gascoyne advised that Centrcourt was the purchaser of the Pickering Town Centre, adding that Centrcourt was one of the largest high rise residential developers in the GTA. He noted that the proposal was looking to create a livable and walkable community with roads designed to connect the community to the mall. Mr. Gascoyne advised that the proposal would take up to five years for the first tower to be occupied. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, Mr. Bartel, and Mr. Gascoyne, regarding: •doubling the size of the parkland from 5 percent to 10 percent of the total land area; •the size of commercial and retail space being proposed on the lands and whether the applicant would be working with existing tenants in the Pickering Town Centre; •whether there would be any rental units and ensuring consideration was given to include rental units in the proposed residential buildings; •whether the proposal would include parking spaces that would be rentable; •relocating services outside of Glenanna Road to minimize impact on traffic congestion during construction; •the timelines to occupy the first residential tower of the proposal; •soil and groundwater conditions of the subject lands and the difficulty it may pose in constructing underground parking; - 104 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 3 • • whether there were any guarantees provided to the existing tenants of the Pickering Town Centre on retaining their leases; • when the construction of the parkland being dedicated to the City would begin; • • the cost and affordability of the proposed residential units; and, • whether amenities included in the residential building would be accessible to the public. 3.2 Shakeel Walji, Partner, The Sher Corporation Sacha Singh, Owner/President, 2465 Brock Road Developments Re: Report PLN 02-23 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 21-002/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/21 2465 Brock Road Development Inc. 2465 Brock Road Shakeel Walji, Partner, The Sher Corporation, appeared before the Committee and advised that he was available for questions from the Committee. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Mr. Walji regarding: • whether the proposal met the servicing needs that would be required for the subject lands; • future plans for signalization at Brock and Palmer’s Sawmill Roads; • the types of retail and commercial tenants that were being sought for the proposed development; • whether there would be any affordable residential units included in the proposed development; • the number of parking spaces that would be provided per unit; and, • whether Mr. Walji had previous experience developing in Pickering. 3.3 Heather Robertson Re: Report PLN 02-23 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 21-002/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/21 2465 Brock Road Development Inc. 2465 Brock Road Heather Robertson, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to Report PLN 02-23. Ms. Robertson discussed the subject lands and its - 105 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 4 susceptibility to earthquakes, adding that the applicant would need to take this into consideration when building on the lands. She expressed concerns pertaining to surplus water and flooding due to the land conditions, and spoke to the need for a drainage system due to the flowing groundwater and the need to understand the mean velocity for the flow of the water. Ms. Robertson discussed the need for recreation facilities and how the traffic flow would be managed. She further noted that more studies would be needed prior to building on the subject lands and expressed concerns regarding the lack of schools in the area to accommodate the proposed growth. She questioned the rational for the Province’s push towards a population increase in Pickering when construction of homes was still underway in Seaton. 3.4 Janice Frampton Re: Report PLN 01-23 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21 OPB Realty Inc. Eastern Portion of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, West of Glenanna Road and South of Kingston Road Janice Frampton, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to Report PLN 01-23. She referred to a 2013 City of Pickering vision statement advising that the proposal was not in adherence with the statement. She added that the proposed development was lacking in vibrancy and that the proposal was not the downtown envisioned by Pickering residents. Ms. Frampton spoke to the size of the proposed greenspace adding that it does not meet the standards for a livable or a walkable community. She questioned when the City would work towards meeting its employment targets, and spoke to the need for public consultation, and requested that in the absence of one Member of Council, that no decision be undertaken at this Meeting. Ms. Frampton also requested that a retail and economic study, transportation study, and a parking strategy be undertaken. She enquired about the amount of tax dollars spent on the City designs as of December 31, 2022, the cost of relocating the stormwater detention pond and how this would be funded, and questioned the nature of the second phase of the proposed development. 4.Planning & Development Reports 4.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 01-23 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21 OPB Realty Inc. - 106 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 5 Eastern Portion of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, West of Glenanna Road and South of Kingston Road A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding: •design options being considered for the parkland space being dedicated to the City, the possibility of a water feature that would be accessible throughout all seasons, and conducting future public consultation on the proposed design options; •the applicant being responsible for the construction of the infrastructure needed for the proposed development; •the proposal not precluding further discussions on the civic buildings for the City Centre project; •consultation and public engagement being needed on the proposed development prior to the January 23rd Council meeting; •commitment from staff to attend a Ward 1 Town Hall Meeting on January 16, 2023 to engage the public on the application; •clarification on the correspondence sent by CAPREIT prior to the meeting suggesting that the City was not in compliance with a Memorandum of Understanding entered into through the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT); •the safeguards that would be in place to ensure that the proposed development would be in compliance with the findings of the transportation study that would be provided to Council in the fall of 2023; •timelines for meeting the City’s employment targets and Council requiring this information prior to the January 23rd Council meeting; •confirmation that both the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board were consulted on the application; •whether there were any plans for phasing in the infrastructure needed for the proposed development to reduce construction on Glenanna Road; •timelines for the proposed commercial and retail space to be occupied by future tenants; •the need for the urban design to include a dedicated pathway to provide connectivity between the various buildings and amenities on site; •milestones and the timelines of the City Centre project and the number of public meetings conducted to date on the Project; •whether the City would require rental units for the proposed development; •whether there would be visitor parking spaces for both residents and retail customers; •providing information in writing to Council for the January 23, 2023 Council meeting on the various options being considered for the City Centre project in relation to the Fiscal Impact Study being undertaken; and, - 107 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 6 •whether the proposed water and sewage system was sufficient in addressing the soil conditions on the subject lands. Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1.That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02, submitted by OPB Realty Inc., to establish a plan of subdivision on the easterly portion of the Pickering Town Centre lands, consisting of 9 development blocks for a mix of high-density residential, office and commercial uses, 1 parkland block and 2 public roads, as shown on Attachment #5 to Report PLN 01-23, and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; 2.That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21, submitted by OPB Realty Inc., to permit a high-density, mixed-use development on the easterly portion of the Pickering Town Centre lands, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 01-23, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment; and, 3.That no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law, where a change is made in a proposed by-law after the holding of the public meeting. Carried 4.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 02-23 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 21-002/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/21 2465 Brock Road Development Inc. 2465 Brock Road A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding: •the applicant having worked with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Region of Durham on the challenges with the land conditions and the TRCA not expressing any objections to the proposed development; •confirmation that both the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board were consulted on the application; - 108 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 7 •the Durham District School Board having submitted a site plan application to build a new public elementary school at the intersection of Tillings Road and Dersan Street, and the proposed school being planned to open in September of 2024; •whether the signalization of Brock Road and Palmer’s Sawmill Road would be done through a cost sharing agreement with the Region; •ensuring that a plan for construction management was in place to increase road safety and to reduce dirt on the roads; •ensuring that staff reports that were reviewed by the City’s sustainability staff were also signed off by sustainability staff; •ensuring that staff work on implementing a previous decision of Council regarding the creation of an office of affordability with staff advising that a report would be provided to Council in the spring of 2023; •comments expressed by a delegation in relation to the lack of schools to accommodate the population; and, •the number of families that may occupy the proposed buildings. Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/21, submitted by 2465 Brock Road Development Inc., to permit two 17-storey mixed-use buildings connected by a 5-storey podium and containing 353 dwelling units with at-grade commercial uses, on the lands municipally known as 2465 Brock Road be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 02- 23, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment. Carried 5.Other Business There was no other business. 6.Adjournment Moved by Mayor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Robinson That the meeting be adjourned. Carried - 109 - Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Butt 8 The meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm. - 110 - December 2, 2022 Mayor Kevin Ashe City of Pickering 1 The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Dear Mayor Ashe, Following our meeting on Nov 24th, we are pleased to submit this letter as discussed. Thank you kindly for taking the time to meet with us regarding our Building on the Best Expansion Campaign and allowing us to share our progress with you. Our goal is to expand the current footprint of The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre (Best Centre) and provide more patient counselling space to increase access to expertise care. Preliminary building and renovation designs are completed with a vision to maintain a high level individualized care and support. Patient demand for our care has increased 15% year over year in the past decade, and the forecast exceeds that rate to a projected 150% more patients by 2027. The successful completion of this capital expansion will benefit residents from all of Durham Region. The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre is part of the continuum of infrastructure planning and development for Durham Region. Also, we are a key partner of Lakeridge Health and surrounding healthcare systems (see attached letter). As such, municipal investments are essential at this time. We are asking the City of Pickering to consider an investment of $100,000 to be paid out over a 4 year period. This is a suggested disbursement of $25,000 annually. The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre services patients and families from all of Durham; we have actively approached all municipalities and the Region for financial support. To date we have received commitments from The Town of Whitby ($250,000 over up to ten years), City of Oshawa ($50,000 over two years) and the Region of Durham ($340,125 from the Community Investment Grant, representing 7.5 % of the eligible capital budget). Other municipalities have active requests for funding and we have to date received positive responses to our requests. Corr. 01-23 - 111 - Funds raised for the Building on the Best Campaign will support the expansion of our current site to provide enough space for projected demand in the decades to come. Upon completion, the centre will include full first floor accessibility, 18 patient counselling spaces, a new large event and education space, 6 meeting rooms, and an additional clinic room with a children’s play area. The Building on the Best Expansion Campaign is essential to ensure children, adolescents, adults, seniors and their families continue to have access to specialized type 1 diabetes care in Ontario. The expansion is necessary and long overdue. If we do not build, a ripple effect of poor access, poor outcomes and ultimately a strain on both the primary and acute care systems will ensue. An investment from the City of Pickering will be recognized in various ways. We will include logo recognition on our social media accounts, in our campaign newsletter, and on our campaign website. The City of Pickering will also be acknowledged on our Donor Recognition Wall upon completion of the build. We will also work with the City of Pickering on a cheque presentation and press release recognizing the contribution. Thank you in advance for your support in ensuring that the residents of Pickering receive the care they deserve, without barriers to access for all people. Your support of The Best Centre and the expansion campaign are greatly appreciated. Please let us know what you would recommend as next steps for us. Best in health, Lorrie Hagen, MHSc, RD, CHE Executive Director The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre cc. Serge Babin, Chair of the Board - 112 - Susan Cassel Clerk City of Pickering clerks@pickering.ca Dear Susan Cassel, The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a request that the Minister make a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) under s.47 of the Planning Act at 3060 Highway 7. The purpose of the request is to facilitate a 128-bed long-term care home along with ancillary institutional, commercial, and residential uses. Attached for the City’s consideration are the materials the Ministry received, which include: Letter of Request Conceptual Development Plan Draft MZO The Ministry is interested in receiving the City’s input on the proposed long-term care development. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Luke Fraser, Manager, Planning Projects Implementation at: luke.fraser@ontario.ca. Thank you, Luke Fraser A/Regional Director – Priority Projects Municipal Services Office – Central Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Central Municipal Services Office 777 Bay Street, 16th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-6882 Ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement Bureaux des services aux municipalités - région du Centre 777, rue Bay, 16e étage Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tél. : 416 585-6882 Corr. 02-23 - 113 - November 2, 2022 Hon. Steve Clark Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G2E5 Dear Minister Clark: Re: Minister’s Zoning Order (“MZO”) Application Submission 3060 Highway 7 Pickering, ON I’m writing to you as President of Atlantic Mas (Atlantic) in respect to the above noted matter. Our organization and the entire Black, African and Caribbean community is extremely appreciative and thankful to the Hon. Minister Paul Calandra for awarding Atlantic a 128 bed Long-Term Care Home (LTCH) licence for 3060 Highway 7 in the City of Pickering (the “Subject Lands”). The Subject Lands are bound to the south by Highway 7, and to the east by Concession4.To the west of the site, Salem Road is the next major intersection. In addition, access to the 407 is contemplated for Salem Road. Moreover, the Subject Lands are conveniently located, as Concession 4 provides access to residential lands located at the easterly portion of the lands, with minor access roads, designed primarily for limited vehicular use. Importantly, an emphasis on pedestrian scaled walkways and roadways is a significant feature of the development – promoting the interests of sustainable and a walkable community with the benefit of being in proximity to many existing pieces of infrastructure. Along with these community benefits, there is great pleasure in reporting, in the hopes of urgently meeting our promise to Minister Calandra of building this LTCH within two-years, that we have begun discussions with the City of Pickering to prepare the site for imminent construction. As this process continues, there has been a realization that to get this proposed LTCH and seniors campus of care facility built on the approximately ±22 net acres including proposed to be used for parkland, servicing and roads, within the allotted timeframe as promised, is highly unlikely based upon the current pace of progress. Authentisign ID: E5FF169A-E75A-ED11-ADE6-0050F2765AB1 - 114 - However, it is without question that based on your government’s promise to Ontarians to build new LTCH beds by 2028, this is an appropriate opportunity to best serve the community in a culturally sensitive manner by offering at minimum 128 LTCH beds to the Black, African and Caribbean communities, with a heavy focus on patient-centred care, which would complement the planned attainable ownership and seniors rental housing complex. Notably, the attainable ownership seniors housing complex also proposes a sustainable development of lands, emphasizing the natural heritage area elements and features of the land, while at the same time developing affordable and diverse housing with landscape setbacks provided along all the property lines proposed. In addition, the primary programming of these buildings will be as an attainable ownership and rental seniors community (i.e., senior care living), offering an additional 300+ units for seniors. The secondary use will be a multipurpose community learning centre with programming opportunities to promote a continuity of care and healthy aging in place, such as community gardening and low intensity recreation. The proposed development addresses several key priorities. It will increase affordable seniors’ housing supply and bring that supply to market quickly, enabling the creation of a mixed-use community with an emphasis on high-quality and integrated health care in Pickering; allowing seniors to age in place, within their chosen community, even when their level of required care intensifies. We are also pleased that this project addresses several of the Province’s priorities set out in the More Homes, More Choice action plan and your commitment to add 30,000 net new LTCH beds to the system by 2028. It is our sincere hope to begin building these new technologically advanced LTCH beds promptly. To that end, we are requesting that you help to speed-up the zoning process for this brand new LTCH and attainable seniors community. To be clear, we are requesting a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) to expedite the building of this technologically advanced LTCH. Issuing an MZO for the Subject Lands will assist in meeting your stated goals of building new LTCH beds while also increasing the supply and accommodating the demand for quality, affordable housing for seniors within the Central East LHIN. Furthermore, this proposal will provide an excellent example of a mixed-use, program-flexible, multi-generational, Black, Caribbean, and African community development where people can live, work, and play in harmony while respecting and maintaining Ontario’s strong environmental protections, and furthering the creation of a complete community within the City of Pickering. Rest assured, once this new high-tech LTCH has received zoning certainty, we will work through the normal municipal planning processes and provide all the necessary and required consultations, studies, reports etc. This high-tech LTCH campus for seniors, diagnostics and care will serve an estimated 500 seniors and create close to 700 jobs. Authentisign ID: E5FF169A-E75A-ED11-ADE6-0050F2765AB1 - 115 - In support of this MZO application, please find the following materials enclosed: One copy of the Vision Statement, prepared by Parallel Architecture; And One copy of a draft Zoning Order. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our Project Planner, Tom Melymuk, at 416-347-7886 or tmelymuk@bell.net. Thank you for your kind attention to this submission. Yours truly, Kathleen Williams, President Atlantic Mas Foundation Authentisign ID: E5FF169A-E75A-ED11-ADE6-0050F2765AB1 - 116 - Pickering Woods 3060 Highway 7, Pickering Preliminary Master Planning and Concept Plan and Southeastern Quadrant 2 November 2022 Prepared by: Parallel Architecture Toronto, Ontario smak@parallelarch.ca - 117 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 1.0 Introduction The lands known municipally as 3060 Highway 7, located within City of Pickering are the subject of this development concept to allow for the creation of a settlement on the lands which provides for a number of socially and environmentally beneficial uses. The proposed uses are for a mix of supportive and complementary urban uses including retail and service uses at a small but sustainable scale, flexible office and workspaces, parks and other community uses, micro-farms, and a wide range of age-friend housing to accommodate a broad demographic, including affordable rental and ownership models as well as family, seniors housing and long-term care. - 118 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel In October of 2022, 3060 Hwy 7 Holdings, the Owner of the lands requested a preliminary conceptual master plan for the land to the east of the creek. Two land use zones have been identified: a Natural Heritage Area which is of environmentally sensitive lands and a mixed used area settlement. The purpose of this conceptual master plan was to provide for a rational and orderly development of individual portions of the lands, as opposed to approaching it in haphazard manner. Each individual development, following the conceptual master plan would stand effectively on its own, and subsequent development would be along a path already laid. This document contains very preliminary and conceptual master planning of the lands located to the eastern portion of the lands. The westerly boundary of the lands for which this document is drafted lies to the east of a Natural Heritage Area. A substantial margin of 30 metres has been provided to the area in keeping with best practices. Any other Natural Heritage Areas or those identified as environmentally significant would remain protected and become an integral part of the overall development, providing areas of natural refuge for recreation and sustainable benefits. As noted, the current document deals only with a portion of the lands located on the eastern limits of the lands. In broad terms the land uses contemplated within the mixed-use lands would be a 128 bed Long-Term Care facility, rental for seniors, affordable housing, and market housing, with some grade related retail, recreational and entertainment, and other uses deemed as being commercially viable as well as desirable. The Natural Heritage zone would be areas related to natural and environmentally desirable features of the land. Protection of the natural features, coupled with sensitive development of recreational pathways along the perimeters of those lands would be principal use of the Natural Heritage lands. The Conceptual Master Plan contemplates a sustainable development of lands, emphasizing the natural heritage and features of the land, while at the same time developing affordable and diverse housing. The commercial uses contemplated are those which support independent businesses, and reflective of the envisaged community as development of the concept and Master Plan evolve. The development of the southeastern quadrant, found in section 8.0 of this document, which is the prime consideration and immediate purpose this document, beyond the scope of the conceptual masterplan is a settlement of a 128-bed long term care facility, affordable housing, and active senior’s residences. These lands, at present, are not serviced by municipal infrastructure, however, will be serviced at the proponent’s cost to deal with potable water, sanitary treatment, storm water management, and fire protection. The development can demonstrably be integrated into a larger comprehensive settlement for a coherent sustainable neighbourhood and yet effectively stands on its own. - 119 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 2.0 Proposed Land Uses For the purposes of this concept master plan, the lands have been divided into two areas, one of which is “Natural Heritage” and the balance of the lands as “Mixed Use”. The Natural Heritage zones are identified as those areas which are of environmental interest. The setbacks from the major natural land feature in the areas, and a precise definition of those lands will be carried out in concert with environmental consultants and authorities to determine an appropriate measure of protection for those lands. The balance of the lands identified as Mixed Use will support a diverse range of activities and settlement. Contemplated Uses include but are not limited to: • Residential, multi-unit in a diverse mix of market housing, including an affordable component, senior’s housing, both with varying tenures • Long term care • Small scale grade related retail and restaurants, and commercial space • Small scale agricultural allotments for urban farming • Entertainment and facilities to support a diverse range of arts and culture • Access points to the Natural Heritage zones providing support and guidelines for the continued appreciation and preservation of the NH lands. - 120 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 3.0 Site Circulation and Access The site is bound to the south by Highway 7, and to the east, Concession 4. To the west of the site, Salem Road is the next major intersection. Access to the 407 is contemplated for Salem Road. Access to the central Mixed Used zoned portion of the lands is directly from Hwy 7 and forms the major spine of the grade related small scale retail core of the lands. Concession 4 provides access to residential lands located at the easterly portion of the lands, with minor access roads, designed primarily for limited vehicular use. An emphasis on pedestrian scaled walkways and roadways is a significant feature of the development in the interests of sustainability and a walkable community. Other minor road networks, with limited throughway access are shown on the illustration to the left, being in light dashed lines. - 121 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 4.0 Pedestrian Network The pedestrian (green dash) network is primarily designed in a linear manner along the perimeters of the Natural Heritage areas, as well as what would normally be considered the urban access points. The intent of the pedestrian network is to create a walking experience throughout the site, in a classic mixed used urban street with a transition to the naturalized areas. It is a significant characteristic of the site that there be a strong sense of the natural habitat combined in nature with a series of compact settlement forms. - 122 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 5.0 Conceptual Plan – Settlement – Mixed Use Zone The settlement of the lands and the relationship to the natural heritage element of the site are a key part of the conceptual plan presented. The east limit of the lands parking which provide proximate access to the urban settlement of housing and retail. They are all covered by a bosque of trees to shade cars in the summer, provide relief from heat island, as well as additional trees as carbon sinks. The tree lined main street has a rotunda feature in the middle and is an urban street reminiscent of Main Streets in Ontario, and Europe, with parking broad boulevards, and light traffic. The naturalized area is typically bordered by allotment gardens as a transition to the natural heritage areas. The population is appropriate to support a diverse number of commercial activities on site, to create a community which is largely self-contained, the sense of a village within the larger municipality of Pickering. - 123 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 6.0 Conceptual Plan – Settlement – Natural Heritage Zone and Landscape Concept As noted previously, the settlement of the lands and the relationship to the natural heritage element of the site are a key part of the conceptual plan presented. The Natural Heritage Zones are existing natural elements of the site presently which are to be preserved and enhanced. They are also bordered by pedestrian trails which provide circulation through the site, as well as giving access to the naturalized areas. A third landscaped element has been proposed between the residential buildings at the eastern portion of the lands. Normally these lands would be considered landscaped areas, with solely recreational purposes, or for aesthetic purposes. In this proposal, this portion of the lands would be used as allotments for the purposes of growing produce for human consumption. The relative proximity to the residential dwellings is ideal to encourage such activities and establishes a significant number of benefits to the development, environmentally, and for the well-being of the community at large. It is also proposed that the site of the existing farm buildings located to Natural Heritage Zone A be preserved and converted for public use and access to the natural heritage lands. - 124 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 7.0 Conceptual Plan – Precedents and Conceptual Guidelines The development of these lands is guided by a fundamental belief that suburban development need not be consumptive of land and can settle land in an environmentally sustainable manner. The planning guidelines in the Planning Reports clearly speak to the need to additional lands for the continued growth of Pickering, however the demands of environmental change have become more exigent. At a conceptual level of the purposes of discussion, many clues to a more sustainable development can be found in towns and villages which were founded on the similar principles that are being considered here. The natural heritage zones provide pathways and movement on a pedestrian level that can be used for fitness and other events. The integration of man-made elements into the natural environment is critical to the development of these lands. With sensitive and well-designed pathways and connections and infrastructure, access to these lands is universal. - 125 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel Substantial natural elements in conjunction with pathways for pedestrian movement throughout the site. Small scale commercial development promotes an individual identify of the precinct, coupled with economic development and use. Mid-rise, well-designed grade related retail and restaurant uses common to many small towns in Europe developed in the late 18th and 19th century would be an appropriate model for form. Attention here is drawn to the homogenous use of materials and colours, but form is extremely varied. It would be proposed that the upper stories be used as residential or non-retail use. - 126 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel Residential building forms which promote multi-story dwellings still can maintain private outdoor space, which is particularly appropriate to maintain a diverse population. - 127 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel Street related retail with residential above is a highly successful building form which supports a mix of uses, while at the same time maintaining a consistent sense of human activity and occupation. This is highly desirable from the perspective of a vibrant neighbourhood. - 128 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel The neighbouring community of Main Street Unionville in Markham has been a remarkably successful neighbourhood drawing from the local residents as well as attracting visitors who identify it as a destination. Parking will be surface parking with a canopy of trees, which has significant environmental and aesthetic benefits. Car sharing will be heavily promoted, along with electrical vehicles. Trees will reduce the heat island effect, below grade storage of storm water run-off, coupled with EV charging will have significant environmental benefits. - 129 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 8.0 The South Neighbourhood at the Southeastern Quadrant At present, the lands are not serviced for sanitary, storm or potable water by the Region of Durham, but is anticipated. Accordingly, the first piece would be the Long-Term Care residence, and an additional number of seniors oriented, but not exclusively, for a total of 500 units in the southeastern quadrant of the site. The proponent will be providing servicing at their expense. This quadrant is characterized by a smaller settlement, with some grade related small scale retail, and community space, and a large park, which provides a feature for recreational activities, but also is a landscaped area which is connected to the Natural Heritage Area. The park will serve as a storm water management facility. This quadrant is consistent with the design of the overall concept and provides the catalyst for the overall master plan. - 130 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel This enlarged quadrant plan shows the settlement of several buildings, in conjunction with a large park which provides storm water management, 500 units of housing, including a Long-Term Care facility, as well as a strong edge created by the Natural Heritage Zone which is a substantial asset to the development. - 131 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel - 132 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel This is to demonstrate the development of this quadrant and the integration into the conceptual master plan. Clearly, this quadrant can stand reliably on its own, as well. - 133 - Pickering Woods – Preliminary Conceptual Master Planning and Southeastern Quadrant – 3060 Hwy. 7 Pickering parallel 9.0 Servicing At present the lands are not serviced for sanitary, storm or potable water by the Region of Durham, but is anticipated. The southeastern quadrant of the project will be serviced for sanitary, and potable water by the proponent at their expense. Stormwater management will be applied utilizing the interim parklands. All infrastructure work will be compliant with all applicable regulation, law and provide the highest level of public safety. Water for the purposes of fire protection would be provided through code compliant water storage tanks for the purpose of firefighting. - 134 - ONTARIO REGULATION made under the PLANNING ACT ZONING ORDER - CITY OF PICKERING, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM Definitions 1.In this Order, “accessory” means a use or building naturally or normally incidental to, subordinate to or exclusively devoted to a principal use or building and located on the same lot as the principal use or building; “animal care establishment” means a building, structure or part thereof, where dogs and cats and other domesticated animals, excluding livestock, are groomed and/or kept for a fee; “allotment garden” means a plot of land made available for individual, non-commercial gardening or growing food plants; “bake shop” means an establishment where baked goods are made and sold to the public; “café” means a restaurant with a maximum gross leasable area of 100 square metres and which serves non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and light meals; “car share parking space” means a parking space used as part of a car-share program by a recognized car share provider; “commercial school” means a building, or part thereof, where instruction of a skill is provided for profit and may include instruction in a trade, business, art, music, dance, cooking, athletic skill or any other specialized instruction; “community centre” means a multi-purpose facility or part of such facility operated by a government, educational, charitable or non-profit organization which offers a variety of programs and facilities of a recreational, cultural, community service, information or instructional nature. “convenience store” means a retail store with a maximum leasable floor area of 300 square metres where articles for sale are restricted to a limited range of goods, primarily food, toiletries, housewares, stationary and other similar daily household necessities; “cultural use” means cultural and arts uses and cultural and arts-related uses, including but not limited to art galleries, artist studios, theatres and museums; “day care centre” means indoor and outdoor premises where more than five children are provided with temporary care and/or guidance for a continuous period but does not provide overnight accommodation and are licensed in accordance with the applicable Provincial Act; - 135 - 2 “financial institution” means a building, or part thereof, where money is deposited, withdrawn, kept, lent or exchanged; “gross floor area” means the aggregate of all floor areas of a building or structure above or below established grade, which floor areas are measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building at each floor level but excluding any porch, veranda, cellar, mechanical room or penthouse, or areas dedicated to parking within the building. For the purposes of this definition, the walls of an inner court shall be deemed to be exterior walls; “gross leasable floor area” means the total gross floor area designed for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines and upper floors if any; expressed in square metres and measured from the centre line of joint partitions and from outside wall faces; “home-based business” means an accessory business, occupation or use conducted for gain or profit in a dwelling unit by a resident of that dwelling unit which is clearly subordinate to the primary residential use of that dwelling unit, and which does not create a public nuisance or adverse effect on the abutting lands and/or surrounding community; "long-term care home" means a building in which persons are cared for and lodged, where, in addition to sleeping accommodation and meals, personal care, nursing services and medical care are provided or made available; “medical office” means premises designed and used for the diagnosis, examination, and medical, surgical or physiotherapeutic treatment of human patients, and which may include pharmacies and dispensaries which are limited to a maximum of 50 square metres in gross leasable floor area, waiting rooms, treatment rooms and blood testing clinics, but shall not include overnight accommodation for in-patient care; “mixed use building” means a building or part thereof used by one or more permitted uses; “office” means a building or part thereof, where administrative, professional and clerical functions are carried out in the management of a business, profession, organization or public administration; “parking lot” means a lot or portion thereof provided for the parking of vehicles; “personal service establishment” means a building, structure, or part thereof, where services are provided and administered to individual and personal needs and where retail sale of goods accessory to the service provided is permitted and include, but is not limited to, hair care, aesthetics, health and beauty treatment, dressmaking, tailoring, shoe shinning and repair, dry- cleaning establishment, laundromat and laundry depot; “place of worship” means a facility the primary use of which is the practice of religion, but which may include accessory uses subordinate and incidental to the primary use such as classrooms for religious instruction, programs for community social benefit, assembly areas, kitchens, offices and a residence for the faith group leader, and may include a day care centre; “private club” means a building, or part thereof, used for social, cultural, athletic or recreational activities by its members and guests or by a fraternal organization, which are not operated for profit; “private school” means a place of instruction offering courses equivalent to those customarily offered in an elementary school or secondary school; - 136 - 3 “residential use” means an apartment dwelling; “retirement home” means a building in which six or more persons are cared for and lodged, where, in addition to sleeping accommodation and meals, other personal care service may be provided such as nursing services, assistance with feeding, assistance with bathing or assistance with personal hygiene; “restaurant” means a building or part of a building where the principal business is the preparation of food for retail sale to the public for immediate consumption on or off the premises, or both on and off the premises; “retail store” means premises in which goods and merchandise are offered or kept for retail sale or rental to the public; “tavern/pub” means an establishment which supplies alcoholic drinks and may provide food and entertainment and contains a walk-up bar or counter where patrons may order, obtain and pay for food and alcoholic drinks; and “veterinary clinic” means a building or part of a building providing the services of a veterinarian, and facilities for the medical treatment, examination, surgery, diagnosis, grooming, general health care, and observation of domestic animals and birds. Application 2. This Order applies to lands in the City of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham, in the Province of Ontario, being the lands on a map numbered XXX and filed at the Toronto office of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing located at 777 Bay Street. Mixed Use Zone 3. (1) This section applies to the lands located in the area shown as the Mixed Use Zone on the map described in section 2. (2) For the purpose of this section, all lands located in the area shown as the Mixed Use Zone on the map described in section 2 shall be treated as one lot. (3) Every use of land and every erection, location or use of any building or structure is prohibited on the lands described in subsection (1), except for, (a) accessory uses, buildings and structures; (b) allotment gardens; (c) animal care establishments; (d) bake shops; (e) cafés; (f) commercial schools; - 137 - 4 (g) community centres; (h) convenience stores; (i) cultural uses; (j) day care centres; (k) financial institutions; (l) home-based businesses; (m) long-term care homes; (n) medical offices; (o) mixed use buildings; (p) offices; (q) parking lots; (r) personal service establishments; (s) places of worship; (t) private clubs; (u) private schools; (v) residential uses; (w) restaurants; (x) retail stores; (y) retirement homes; (z) taverns/pubs; and (aa) veterinary clinics. - 138 - 5 (4) The following are the zoning requirements for the lands described in subsection (1): 1. For buildings and structures subject to s. 41 of the Act (site plan control area), the maximum building height is six storeys, and there are no minimum or maximum lot area, lot coverage, lot frontage, yard setback, gross floor area, or landscape requirements. 2. For residential uses, the maximum combined total number of all dwelling units is 500. 3. For retail stores, the maximum combined total of the gross leasable floor area of all stores is 2,000 square metres and the maximum gross leasable floor area of any individual store is 500 square metres. 4. Part of the lands shall be set aside for the construction of a long-term care home with a minimum of 128 long-term care beds. 5. The following are the minimum number of parking spaces required for the uses set out in subsection (2): i. No parking spaces for accessory uses, buildings or structures; allotment gardens; and parking lots. ii. 0.3 spaces per living unit for retirement homes plus 0.05 spaces per living unit for visitors. iii. One space per 6 resident beds for long-term care homes. iv. One space per unit for apartment dwellings, plus an additional 0.15 spaces per unit for visitors. v. One space per 4 persons capacity for community centres or 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres of gross leasable floor area, whichever is greater. vi. One space per 5 fixed seats for places of worship or 4.0 metres of bench space, or 10.0 spaces per 100 square metres of gross leasable floor area of assembly floor area, whichever is greater. vii. Three spaces per classroom for private schools. viii. 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres of gross leasable floor area for day care centres and offices. ix. Four spaces per 100 square metres of gross leasable floor area for animal care establishments, bake shops, cafes, commercial schools, convenience stores, cultural uses, financial institutions, personal service establishments, private clubs, - 139 - 6 retail stores, and veterinary clinics. x. 4.5 spaces per 100 square metres for medical offices, restaurants and taverns/pubs. 6. The parking spaces required for the uses set out in subsection (3) may be provided anywhere on the lands described in subsection (1). 7. Should one or more car share programs be provided, the minimum number of parking spaces required for the uses set out in subsection (3) shall be reduced by six parking spaces per car share parking space provided. Natural Heritage Zone. 4. (1) This section applies to the lands located in the area shown as the Natural Heritage Zone on the map described in section 2. (2) Every use of land and every erection, location or use of any building or structure is prohibited on the lands described in subsection (1), except for, (a) conservation, environmental protection, restoration, education, and similar uses; (b) stormwater management facilities and related works, including low impact development works; (c) infrastructure; and (d) passive recreational uses including trails, footbridges, and picnic facilities. (3) There are no zoning requirements for the lands described in subsection (1). Terms of use 5. (1) Every use of land and every erection, location and use of buildings or structures shall be in accordance with this Order. (2) Nothing in this Order prevents the use of any land, building or structure for any use prohibited by this Order if the land, building or structure is lawfully so used on the day this Order comes into force. (3) Nothing in this Order prevents the reconstruction of any building or structure that is damaged or destroyed by causes beyond the control of the owner if the dimensions of the original building or structure are not increased or its original use altered. (4) Nothing in this Order prevents the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of any building or structure. - 140 - 7 Deemed by-law 6. This Order is deemed for all purposes, except the purposes of section 24 of the Act, to be and to always have been a by-law passed by the council of the City of Pickering. Commencement 7. This Regulation comes into force on the day it is filed. Made by: …………………………………………………… Signature (in Blue ink) Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Date made………………………………………………. - 141 - - 142 - Memo To: Marisa Carpino January 10, 2023 Chief Administrative Officer From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO Copy: Chief Planner Manager, Policy & Geomatics Principal Planner, Policy City Clerk Subject: Request for the City’s Comments on Envision Durham: Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations File: A-2100-020 This memo is intended to provide information on a recent request by the Region of Durham for input on a current consultation for Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations (part of the Envision Durham project). Executive Summary The Province recently removed the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve from the Greenbelt to enable imminent development of those lands. This is not reflected in the above-noted Envision Durham reports that have been circulated for comment. The Province’s action creates tremendous uncertainty about growth allocations and settlement area boundary expansions for the City of Pickering. Accordingly, staff are of the opinion that it is premature to comment further on the Envision Durham reports at this time. Background The Region of Durham is expected to grow to 1.3 million people, with over 460,000 jobs by 2051. To prepare for this future growth, the Region of Durham is in the midst of an update to the Regional Official Plan as part of a Municipal Comprehensive Review exercise called “Envision Durham”. One part of Envision Durham has been the Growth Management Study (GMS). Phase One of the GMS focused on preparing a Land Needs Assessment to determine how much additional urban land would be required to accommodate Durham’s forecasted population and employment growth to 2051. In May 2022, Regional Council endorsed Community Area Land Scenario 2a and Employment Area Land Need Scenario 2, which translates into an additional 3,671 hectares of developable urban land required to accommodate the Region’s growth to 2051. CAO 05-23 Corr. 03-23 - 143 - Page 2 of 3 January 10, 2023 Envision Durham - Draft Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions Phase Two of the GMS was the preparation of Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations. On November 10, 2022, the Region released a report (Report #2022-INFO-91), which provided mapping and analysis that identified locations for urban area growth throughout Durham Region. Previous Comments on Envision Durham The proposed Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations generally reflect the comments that the City has previously provided to the Region. 1.Land Needs Assessment In May of 2022, Pickering Council passed Resolution #871/22, which recommended to the Region a modified Community Area Land Need Scenario 2, which closely resembled the Land Need Scenario 2a later approved by Regional Council. 2.Settlement Area Boundary Expansions Pickering Council previously passed Resolutions #140/19 and #173/19, supporting an urban area boundary expansion for lands in northeast Pickering. This is reflected in the Region’s proposed Settlement Area Boundary Expansion, which includes the northeast Pickering lands. Impact of Recent Legislation (Bill 23) Bill 23: The More Homes Built Faster Act received Royal Assent on November 28, 2022. Bill 23 includes changes which significantly alter Ontario’s land use planning framework, including the role of certain upper-tier municipalities, such as Durham Region. 1.Removing planning responsibility from Durham Region The Act was amended to provide for two different classes of upper-tier municipalities, those which have planning responsibilities and those which do not. Durham Region was identified as one of seven upper-tier municipalities that will have planning policy and approval responsibilities removed from its authority. The date for this change has not yet been announced. 2.Removal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve (DRAP) from the Provincial Greenbelt On December 14, 2022, the Province removed the DRAP from the Provincial Greenbelt. The purpose of this change is to facilitate residential development in the DRAP. It is the Province’s expectation that construction of these new homes will begin on these lands by no later than 2025. If these conditions are not met, the Province will begin the process to return the properties back to the Greenbelt. The Region’s Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations were initially completed prior to the passage of Bill 23 and the removal of the DRAP from the Greenbelt. As a result, the Region’s proposed growth allocations do not take into account development of the DRAP. It is unclear if development of the DRAP should be considered in addition to other areas identified in Pickering for development or if development of DRAP should be considered instead of other areas identified for development. - 144 - Page 3 of 3 January 10, 2023 Envision Durham - Draft Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions Current Request for Comments on Envision Durham The original period for providing comments on the Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations was scheduled to conclude in early February 2023. However, the Region has decided to shorten the consultation period and now requires all preliminary comments to be provided by January 18, 2023. Due to the significant changes in Provincial legislation mentioned above, and the fact that the Region’s land needs methodology does not take into account development of the DRAP, staff is of the opinion that it would be premature for the City to provide the Region with comments on the proposed Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions at this time. Regional staff has indicated that they are in discussions with the Province regarding the inclusion or exclusion of the DRAP lands from their Growth Management Study. The final Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations will come forward for Regional Council approval in 2023 as part of a new draft Regional Official Plan. Staff is of the opinion that, by then, the City may be in a better position to provide comments to the Region. If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, at extension 2038 or Déan Jacobs, Manager of Policy and Geomatics, at extension 2953. KB:nr - 145 - January 16, 2023 AMO Policy Update – A Call for Provincial Action on Property Assessments *Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned. Property assessments are typically updated every four years. This process was paused during the height of the pandemic to help municipal governments focus on responding to COVID-19. Through recent correspondence and engagement with the Ministry of Finance, AMO has expressed very strong support for a timely return to the assessment cycle. The province's latest economic statement was silent on the assessment cycle, leaving the sector eager to understand the government’s intentions regarding the 2024 tax year and beyond. With the ROMA conference now just over a week away, AMO continues to call on the government for urgent action. We encourage members to re-iterate the following messages to their local MPPs and during discussions with the province at ROMA: Municipal governments recognize how important it was to pause the planned 2020 reassessment during the height of the pandemic. Municipalities are now eager to hear that the government will authorize the reassessment without further delay and in time for the 2024 tax year. Municipalities and property taxpayers understand the necessity of a modern, up-to-date, and reliable assessment system. The system provides stability and predictability for municipalities and for residential and commercial property taxpayers. A well-functioning, up-to-date assessment system is the foundation of the municipal tax system that supports strong, vibrant, and growing communities. Corr. 04-23 - 146 - Report to Council Report Number: CLK 02-23 Date: January 23, 2023 From: Paul Bigioni Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Subject: 2023 Current Pre-Budget Approval -Legislative Services -File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1.That Report CLK 02-23, regarding pre-budget approval for the 2023 Current Budget, be received; 2.That pre-budget approval be provided for the hiring of one Legislative Coordinator within the Legislative Services Division of the Corporate Services Department, with a start date of March 1, 2023, and that the cost of $112,835 be included in the Legislative Services 2023 Budget for Accounts Salaries & Wages (10410.501000) and Employee Benefits (10410.501020); and, 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. Executive Summary: Legislative Services currently has a staff complement of seven employees including the City Clerk. Due to the current workload, the need for enhancements for certain policies and processes, as well as future projects that the Clerk’s Office will be responsible for undertaking, additional staff compliment is required. As part of the 2023 Budget process, it was intended to include two new positions within Legislative Services to provide the necessary additional staff complement to carry out the functions and responsibilities of the Division, however, due to a recent resignation, the new Legislative Coordinator position is now required in advance of the 2023 Budget approval process. Financial Implications: The total amount being requested for this position is $112,835. It should be noted that Legislative Services currently has vacancy savings due to a maternity leave within the Division resulting in a net budget increase of 7/10ths of one percent for the 2023 Budget. Discussion: In September 2022, the position of Coordinator, Records & Elections became vacant due to a maternity leave. The positon was backfilled with an Acting employee, however in late December 2022, the Acting employee accepted a new position with Fire Services, creating a vacancy within Legislative Services once again. - 147 - CLK 02-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: 2023 Current Pre-Budget Approval Page 2 With an anticipated return date from the maternity leave of September 2023, backfilling the Coordinator, Records & Elections, for a period of only six months or less will make it difficult to attract the appropriate skill set required to fulfill the duties of the role , given the short timeframe and temporary nature of the contract. In an effort to ensure business continuity, and to provide the support required within the Division going forward, instead of attempting to fill the Records & Elections positon with another Acting employee for six months or less, staff are seeking pre- budget approval to hire a new Legislative Coordinator as a full-time, permanent employee. The new Legislative Coordinator will provide much needed assistance in the Clerk’s Office to focus on policy work, recommend and develop process improvements within L egislative Services, lead special projects, accommodate service delivery growth and provide backup support to both the Committee Coordinator and Coordinator, Records & Elections. In an election year, the Legislative Coordinator would also provide additional support in the administration of the Municipal Election. Due to the current maternity leave in Legislative Services, and in order to support the ongoing work and effectively carry out the responsibilities of the Division, staff are seeking pre-budget approval to increase the staff compliment by one with the hiring of a new Legislative Coordinator ahead of the 2023 Current Budget process. Attachments: Not Applicable. Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Susan Cassel Paul Bigioni City Clerk Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Approved/Endorsed By: Stan Karwowski Director, Finance & Treasurer Original Signed By:Original Signed By: Original Signed By: - 148 - CLK 02-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: 2023 Current Pre-Budget Approval Page 3 Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Original Signed By: - 149 - Report to Council Report Number: ECD 01-23 Date: January 23, 2023 From: Fiaz Jadoon Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects Subject: Investment and Development Related Trade Missions -File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1.That Report ECD 01-23, regarding Investment and Development Related Trade Missions, be received; 2.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to plan, organize, and participate in domestic and international trade shows, conferences, and delegation missions that are related to job creation and development, for the purpose of investment attraction and building strategic partnerships; 3.That the Director of Economic Development & Strategic Projects be authorized to approve investment and development related trade missions as such opportunities arise, subject to alignment with the overall Economic Development Strategy, Strategic Projects’ work program and the approved budget; and 4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as outlined in this report. Executive Summary: In June 2022, Council endorsed the Economic Development Strategy and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Analysis Report and Plan (Resolution #939/22). The strategy identified an action plan for investment attraction which outlined events, trade shows, and conferences that would be beneficial to attend in order to increase corporate brand awareness, sector development, build networks & partnerships, government relations, and generate investment leads. The approved Economic Development Strategy highlighted the following key sectors and areas of focus for Pickering: •Accommodations & Food Services •Warehouse & Transportation •Manufacturing •Information & Cultural Industries •Finance & Insurance •Development related Trade Missions •Government Relations •Networking & Partnership Development - 150 - ECD 01-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: Investment and Development Related Trade Missions Page 2 As part of the Economic Development & Strategic Projects Department budget, funds have been allocated for travel, conferences, and delegation missions. Staff have also received federal grant funds for Foreign Direct Investment activities through the CanExport Community Investments program. In the draft 2023 current budget, funding has been allocated for Mayor and Council to participate in delegation missions and investment attraction initiatives with City of Pickering staff. It is recommended that staff be authorized to plan, organize, and attend domestic and international trade shows, conferences, and delegation missions that could assist the department in investment attraction and enhance development related projects, in alignment with the approved Economic Development Strategy. Financial Implications: Breakdown of 2023 Budget (Subject to Council Approval) Conferences (501100.10000) $8,500.00 Travel (501130.10000) 13,000.00 Trade Shows/Exhibitions/ Displays (502110.10000) 20,000.00 Mayor & Council Economic Initiatives (502240.11100) 41,350.00 Total Gross Budget $82,850.00 Less: CanExport Community Initiatives Grant (20,800.00) Total Net Budget $62,050.00 Discussion: In late 2021, Economic Development & Strategic Projects Department retained EBP, Inc. to develop the City’s five-year Economic Development Strategy. During the process, staff also initiated an FDI analysis report and action plan with EBP, Inc. Through a series of consultations, literature review, and data analyses, the consultant identified priority concerns and action areas. This included reviewing development issues and other activities that could impact investment and doing business in the City. For investment attraction, the plan segmented into direct outreach, ongoing sector research, existing business engagement, conferences & other multipliers, and marketing. The report outlines a number of potential domestic and international conferences and events that should be attended based on the identified target sectors and focus areas. These sectors include legacy sectors that have been present in Pickering for decades, but also include new and emerging sectors such as accommodations and food services. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Economic Development & Strategic Projects Department regularly identified key events and missions to promote investment and development opportunities for the City, however, it was on an ad-hoc basis. The Economic Development Strategy, along with the FDI plan, allows the City to have a focused five-year plan. - 151 - ECD 01-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: Investment and Development Related Trade Missions Page 3 The annual Economic Development & Strategic Projects Department budget includes travel and conferences cost centres. Staff will work closely with the Mayor and Members of Council to identify target sector conferences, events, and delegation missions for elected officials to attend. In 2023, City of Pickering was successful in receiving a CanExport Community Investments matching grant. The CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities to help attract, retain and expand the City’s foreign direct investment (FDI) activities. The grant supports communities’ capacity to create jobs for Canadians, support innovation, and increase exports. Funding for 2023 will be used for travel costs and lead generation based on target markets at select sector focused events. Pickering was also successful in receiving CanExport funding in 2022, which was used for marketing material development. Staff will also be seeking opportunities to collaborate with Pickering companies for joint trade mission efforts. The key sectors and focus areas identified in the Economic Development Strategy were manufacturing, warehousing & transportation, information & culture industry, accommodations & food services, finance & insurance, development related trade missions, government relations, and networking & partnership development. Conferences and delegation missions are critical networking events and meetings that bring key private and public sector leadership personnel together to discuss opportunities to collaborate. The intent of these events is to increase brand awareness, develop and attract target sector businesses, build stakeholder relations, and generate leads. Staff will continue to build marketing campaigns that convey Pickering’s value proposition to the international community to support lead generation. Staff will work in partnership with Invest Durham, Invest Ontario, Invest Canada, and Toronto Global, where feasible. The Economic Development & Strategic Projects Department will also work with Pickering-based companies that have foreign affiliations to promote foreign investments to the City. Staff will consider other key partnerships that support investment attraction activities. All efforts are intended to share Pickering’s value proposition with potential investors, expand the existing economic base, and promote various unique opportunities for development across the City. The Economic Development & Strategic Projects Department will continue to develop plans, projects, and activities that focus on the implementation of the Economic Development Strategy in key markets to attract jobs, development, and investment. As part of the annual budget reporting, staff will report the number of shows and missions attended and include relevant indicators, these statistics will be first identified as part of the draft 2024 current budget plan. Staff will adjust the travel and conference plans for 2024, based on the success of each event and priorities identified within the given fiscal year. Attachments: 1. Economic Development Strategy: Report and Plan (June 2022) 2. Foreign Direct Investment Analysis: Report and Plan (June 2022) - 152 - ECD 01-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: Investment and Development Related Trade Missions Page 4 Prepared By: Original Signed By: Laraib Arshad Manager, Economic Development & Marketing Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By: Fiaz Jadoon Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects LA:la Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By: Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer - 153 - 1 Attachment #1 to Report ECD 01-23 Economic Development Strategy Report and Plan City of Pickering June 2022 - 154 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 2 Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3 Methodology .............................................................................................................................. 4 Data Analyses ............................................................................................................................ 5 Location Quotient .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Shift Share Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Cross-Analyses .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Reverse Site Selection Analysis ............................................................................................................... 10 Community Context ................................................................................................................. 15 Overall Context ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Community Identity ................................................................................................................................... 16 Current Challenges and Opportunities ................................................................................................... 17 Direction for Pickering ............................................................................................................................... 17 Implementation Ideas ............................................................................................................................... 18 Priority Sectors ........................................................................................................................ 20 Target Sectors ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Prioritization ................................................................................................................................................ 21 Action Plan .............................................................................................................................. 39 Marketing ..................................................................................................................................................... 40 Local Communications ............................................................................................................................. 42 Business Support, Retention, and Expansion ....................................................................................... 43 Workforce and Talent ................................................................................................................................ 48 Investment Attraction ................................................................................................................................ 49 Investment Servicing and Aftercare ....................................................................................................... 51 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 55 Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................. 55 - 155 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 3 Introduction The City of Pickering is a vibrant municipality with a strong legacy of innovation and growth through technology, coupled with a remarkably high quality of life and of place. Pickering is growing – with a population of 100,000 expected to grow to 150,000 by 2036. In addition to this growth, Pickering lies at the heart of Canada’s largest market – over six million people within an hour commute – providing an ample, skilled, and diversified workforce for a variety of needs. The region is served locally by five Universities, including the University of Toronto and Ontario Tech University, and six Colleges, including Durham College, providing access to skills, training, and research assets across the spectrum. Multiple national and international companies already know the value of calling Pickering home, and key sectors include EN3 (energy, engineering, and environment), advanced manufacturing, and logistics. These are all important factors to be understood and harnessed in an Economic Development Strategy that anticipates growth and helps bring assets together to support an economically, environmentally, and socially sustained future. By better understanding the economic ecosystems already in place, looking toward future opportunities and risks, and then bringing people together to chart a path forward, the new Economic Development Strategy will be a roadmap for the City. This will allow the City and its stakeholders to better guide a variety of activities, including but not limited to business attraction, retention and expansion, employment and mixed-use land development, and potential industry sector targets. The City of Pickering now wishes to develop a fulsome strategy for fostering and attracting economic growth: •Make it more specific and relevant to the City’s attributes and unique strengths, •Identify the types of economic growth that are most appropriate to the City’s vision, and •Develop an Action Plan and Action Items to support this growth and investment attraction. - 156 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 4 This report documents the results of the analysis performed for the City of Pickering to: •Re-examine the City’s unique competitive strengths, •Research and advise on specific subsectors, and •Develop an Action Plan. This Economic Development Strategy contains the analysis, insights, and resulting Action Plan to address the items above. Over the course of the project, the team examined commonly used demographic and foreign direct investment data, examined the City’s strengths, gained context through conversations with local businesses and other stakeholders, and forged a plan of action. Each of the sections below will provide a synthesis of the work performed, i dentify the key findings, and lay a framework for future action over the near and medium term. Methodology We used the following tools to build the Economic Development Strategy for the City of Pickering. These tools were designed to expand our understandings on: •How the City performs inside the community, through Literature Reviews and Interviews, •How the City performs outside the community, through Data Analyses, and •How the City can strategize and spearhead economic development, as noted throughout this Economic Development Strategy. We expanded our understandings on the City using the following tools: •Literature Review: The City provided documentation that covered previous studies and plans prepared for the community. These documents provided an understanding of the work already performed and executed for the community. •Data Analyses: We examined data related to the labour force compositions, which provided an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses associated with trends in the community. We constructed a Location Quotient Analysis and a Shift Share Analysis from this data. A Location Quotient Analysis compares the proportion of employment by industry in the community to the proportion of employment by industry in the country. In doing so, we then highlighted industry specializations in the local economy. On the other hand, a Shift Share Analysis compares any changes in employment by industry in the community to any changes in employment by industry in the country. In doing so, we then identified changes in employment unique to the local economy. - 157 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 5 We also performed a Reverse Site Selection Analysis, which examined the City in a competitive context. By examining data for the City alongside that for peer communities, we were able to identify industry and use target types that would be a good fit for the City. •Interviews: we conducted a series of interviews with individuals involved in the economic activity in the community. These interviews provided significant insights into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges in the economic vitality of the community. These tools provided the framework for this Economic Development Strategy and ultimately, for future vitality in Pickering. Data Analyses Pickering’s strengths may be uncovered by examining employment levels and relevant changes over time. Location Quotient and Shift Share Analyses are two methods that help uncover these dynamics. Location Quotient A Location Quotient Analysis is used to indicate any industry concentration in a community relative to another community. This quotient is calculated by dividing the share of industry employment in a community by the average share of industry employment across the country. A quotient greater than one indicates that a community has an above average employment base in an industry, or an economic base. A q uotient less than one indicates that a community has a below average employment base in an industry. The following table depicts the relevant Location Quotients for Pickering against comparison points for Ontario and Canada. These comparison points provide context to support the Location Quotients for Pickering, as Pickering seeks to remains competitive relative to the rest of the country. - 158 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 6 Table 1. Location Quotient Analysis Industry Pickering – Canada Pickering – Ontario Utilities 17.18 16.42 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1.22 1.22 Retail Trade 1.18 1.26 Wholesale Trade 1.17 1.04 Construction 1.16 1.29 Waste Management and Remediation 1.11 0.95 Manufacturing 1.09 0.97 Information and Cultural Industries 1.06 0.95 Transportation and Warehousing 1.01 1.05 Accommodation and Food Services 0.99 1.05 Professional and Technical Services 0.81 0.72 Companies and Enterprises Management 0.79 0.83 Real Estate 0.67 0.65 Educational Services 0.64 0.66 Finance and Insurance 0.63 0.52 Health Care and Social Assistance 0.42 0.46 Public Administration 0.35 0.36 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 0.32 1.18 Mine, Quarry, Oil, and Gas Extraction 0.16 0.43 Source: Statistics Canada, ESRI Business Analyst. Excludes Other Businesses. These Location Quotients indicate that Pickering has above average employment bases in about half of the available industries. Some industries are also more concentrated in Pickering than the rest of the country, such as Utilities and Retail and Wholesale Trade. These underlying strengths in some industries suggest that supplementary support would prove valuable in the future. It should also be noted that some growing industries, such as Finance and Insurance and Health Care and Social Assistance, are not as concentrated in Pickering, suggesting that these industries may need more support from the City in the future. - 159 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 7 Shift Share Analysis A Shift Share Analysis is used to recognize industries considered to have comparat ive advantages in a community. A Shift Share Analysis ultimately compares any changes in employment by industry in the community to any changes in employment by industry in the country. We performed a Shift Share Analysis using employment information from 2016 and 2020, breaking down changes in employment by industry into the following driving forces: Mix Change Changes happening across the country, but across a particular industry. Share Change Changes happening across the country, but across several industries. Shift Share Changes that are simultaneously specific to an industry and a community. This is the change that points to opportunities and challenges for the City. Figure 1. Shift Share Analysis -300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Mix Change Share Change Shift Share Source: Statistics Canada, ESRI Business Analyst. Excludes Other Businesses. - 160 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 8 We can now look at an evolving economy, as seen in the Mix Change trends in the Shift Share Analysis. There were decreases in some industries, such as Accommodation, and increases in some industries, such as Utilities, across the country. Note that while there may be decreases in some industries, that does not mean declines, but rather that recent changes in employment are being outpaced in other industries. We can then combine the Mix Change trends with the Share Change trends, which show the expected changes in employment based on other factors across the country. According to the Share Change trends, there were significant decreases across many industries, particularly Retail Trade. We can then calculate the Shift Share from the difference between Mix Cha nge and Share Change, which represents any comparative advantages in a community, that are not explained by any remaining factors across the country. Pickering has experienced both positive and negative Shift Share trends across industries, which indicate that Pickering remains competitive relative to the rest of the country. Thus, these trends indicate that the employment base remains suitable to compete. Nonetheless, Pickering can work toward becoming more competitive in some industries, such as Health Care, as the City works toward economic vitality in the years to come. Cross-Analyses Although the Location Quotient and Shift Share Analyses provide intriguing insights on their own, analyzing both simultaneously can provide greater insights into the sub -sectors that can benefit from the City’s support. The table below lists the most competitive sub -sectors in the Location Quotient or Shift Share Analyses. Some sub-sectors were competitive in both analyses, suggesting that Pickering has both the existing and growing employment to serve as a potential hub. This cross -analysis also guides the Target Sectors identified in the Opportunity Matrix in this report. Table 2. Location Quotient and Shift Share Cross-Analyses Code Description Location Quotient > 1.5 Shift Share > 50 221 Utilities 17.18 280 236 Construction of Buildings 98 312 Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing 1.53 323 Printing and Related Support Activities 1.67 - 161 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 9 Code Description Location Quotient > 1.5 Shift Share > 50 325 Chemical Manufacturing 2.34 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing 2.28 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 2.17 218 333 Machinery Manufacturing 1.52 74 334 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 2.40 335 Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 4.48 65 416 Building Material and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 1.66 417 Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 64 419 Business-to-Business Electronic Markets 2.78 443 Electronics and Appliance Stores 1.54 445 Food and Beverage Stores 63 448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 1.85 161 451 Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores 2.99 94 453 Miscellaneous Store Retailers 55 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 83 493 Warehousing and Storage 6.15 244 511 Publishing Industries (Except Internet) 53 518 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services 1.71 - 162 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 10 Code Description Location Quotient > 1.5 Shift Share > 50 519 Other Information Services 1.74 523 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investment and Related Activities 104 561 Administrative and Support Services 262 562 Waste Management and Remediation Services 2.98 713 Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation 1.54 102 811 Repair and Maintenance 121 812 Personal and Laundry Services 104 813 Religious, Grant-Making, Civic, and Professional and Similar Organizations 80 Source: Statistics Canada, ESRI Business Analyst. Reverse Site Selection Analysis A Reverse Site Selection Analysis was conducted to understand how the City of Pickering matches up against its peers in a competitive context. The Reverse Site Selection Model includes a weighting and ranking analysis using actual corporate location decisi on factors. Factors compared in the model include: Figure 2. Site Selection Factors and Processes - 163 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 11 Methodology Companies making expansion or relocation decisions typically undergo a multi -phase process of selecting the location that best fits its needs. T his process, the “Site Selection Analysis,” uses a data-driven approach to weight and rank locations based on a variety of categories, such as labour markets, access to markets, infrastructure, tax environment, and incentives, to name a few. The process continues to narrow down the list of options until a short list of options are selected to begin field confirmation of the business environment and contextual themes that data alone cannot reveal. The Reverse Site Selection Analysis assesses the community from a corporate project perspective. By reversing this analysis, a community can identify its own strengths and weaknesses as compared to its competitors, thereby helping it strategize how to capture opportunities by addressing threats and posit ioning for future growth. This methodology was applied to evaluate the City of Pickering. The City was evaluated against both Canadian and American municipalities that were chosen as comparable communities. Table 3. Comparator Locations Canada United States Cambridge Richmond Hill Surrey Aurora London Rocky View Waterloo Elk Grove Milton Strathcona Nashua General Results The first analysis was conducted using a standard weighting system that does not approach the benchmarking from a particular industry sector or activity, but instead generalizes the importance of the various assessment categories. Using this weighting system, the communities were then ranked on competitiveness, with 1 st being highest and 12th being lowest. The following table displays the regional scoring of the measures. It is important to note that these measures were standardized as much as possible between the two countries, so measures such as distance were standardized to kilometers or estimates of income were converted to the Canadian dollar. Even with this standardization taking place, some measures were not readily comparable between c ountries: this was most evident when looking at crime statistics in considerations for Quality of Life between the two countries. Even when comparing violent crime, it became evident that the basis of reporting types was far more stringent in Canada, causing more moderate infractions to be recorded in with statistics that made interpretations inconclusive. - 164 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 12 Table 4. Screening Outcomes Weight Categories Canada United States Pi c k e r i n g Ca m b r i d g e Lo n d o n Mi l t o n Ri c h m o n d H i l l Ro c k y V i e w St r a t h c o n a Su r r e y Wa t e r l o o Au r o r a El k G r o v e Na s h u a 20% Industry Employment 6 12 8 11 3 2 10 9 7 5 1 3 20% Occupation Employment 10 10 9 6 7 4 5 10 8 3 2 1 15% Educational Attainment 5 2 1 6 6 8 4 12 10 9 3 11 10% Household Statistics 4 8 12 2 6 3 1 7 10 9 5 11 10% Labour Force Availability 11 8 3 6 5 11 8 1 2 4 8 6 10% Transportation 4 5 12 2 1 11 6 7 10 3 8 8 5% Quality of Life 4 7 1 3 4 10 10 1 7 4 9 10 5% Population 10 1 5 2 10 8 7 6 3 3 12 8 2.5% Tax Regime 1 1 1 1 1 8 9 1 1 10 10 10 2.5% Wages 8 1 1 1 8 12 11 1 1 1 8 1 Overall Rank 10 1 2 3 8 12 11 5 6 4 7 9 - 165 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 13 Overall Findings The following table looks at the advantages and disadvantages associated with the City of Pickering against these comparator locations, given the variety of rankings. Advantages Disadvantages Industry Employment Ranking: 6 •Above average share of jobs tied to industries that drive economic growth, such as Management of Companies and Enterprises and Administrative Support Services. Occupation Employment Ranking: 10 •Above average share of occupations in Business, Finance, and Administration and occupations in Social Sciences, Education, Government, and Religion. •Below average share of occupations in fields that drive economic growth, such as occupations in Management, against Canadian and American comparators. Educational Attainment Ranking: 5 •Above average share of population with higher education credentials, against Canadian and American comparators. •Below average share of population with trade school or apprenticeship program credentials, which may be necessary for target sectors. Household Statistics Ranking: 4 •Higher share of owned rather than rented housing. •Above average growth in per capita income, making Pickering a more attractive option for workers. •Below average growth in housing unit development, lagging behind Canadian and American comparators. Labour Force Availability Ranking: 11 •Smaller labour force, against Canadian and American comparators. - 166 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 14 Advantages Disadvantages Transportation Ranking: 4 •Access to multiple airports that allow connections to other hubs. •Access to large consumer and labour market within an hour drive from Pickering. •Above average household income of consumer market, relative to Canadian comparators. •Moderate growth in access to large consumer and labour market within an hour drive from Pickering, suggesting slower expansion of regional market. Quality of Life Ranking: 4 •Close to natural attractions, such as hiking and cycling trails. •Higher temperatures and lower precipitation rates. •Higher life expectancy among population. Population Ranking: 10 •Median population age based in the early forties, slightly older population than Canadian comparators. •Significantly slower population growth than both Canadian and American comparators. •Significantly smaller population than both Canadian and American comparators. Tax Regime Ranking: 1 •Comparable property tax rates against Canadian and American comparators. Wages: Ranking 8 •Average wages, does not offer particularly competitive wages against Canadian and American comparators. - 167 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 15 Community Context Multiple stakeholders volunteered their time and their insights to describe Pickering’s profile, opportunities, and constraints. The interviewees included government officials, local businesses, developers, and individuals from regional and local instituti ons. Each had their own perspective on the region and the opportunities for the City. Overall Context The City itself is in the process of planning for major transformation . Several areas of the City will either be developed for the first time or significa ntly transformed in the coming decades. Key areas of change include: •Pickering Nuclear Generation Station (PNGS): The existing nuclear generation station will be decommissioned and then converted to a potential centre for renewable energy. •Kingston Road: The City is in the process of densifying development along this 11- kilometer arterial road of mixed -use corridors (Efforts are being discussed to assist re- locating existing businesses during construction). •City Centre: Ongoing discussion of a $200M proposed future public facility project, including an arts facility, library, and youth and senior cent re. •Innovation Corridor: An 800-acre business corridor along Highway 407, one of the last few opportunities to bring high-skilled employment to the City. •Federal Pickering Lands: Areas in Central Pickering have long been designated for development of a secondary airport. •Seaton Community: A new community planned to accommodate approximately 70,000 new residents and 35,000 new jobs. •Durham Live: A new entertainment destination with a boutique hotel, convention centre, amphitheatre, water park, offices, restaurants, cinemas, performance venues, and film studios. Some of the projects above are still in various stages of planning, but the overall direction is for significant growth in the City. - 168 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 16 Figure 3. Key Development Areas Source: City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects. Community Identity Interviewees have noted that Pickering has largely regarded itself as a bedroom community and suburb of Toronto. While much of the development of the Greater Toronto Area for decades has been to the West of the City, Pickering existed as a lower density, lower growth location. This changed when the Province of Ontario shifted strategy to direct development towards the east of Toronto. In the past, residents had regarded their community as a bedroom community. The community is now moving towards becoming a more well-rounded community with more emphasis on densification, cultural opportunities, walkability, transit connectedness, and opportunities to live, work, and play. More recent residents, who often come from more diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, are more interested in downtown activities. While the City has always carried some identity as a center of innovation due to the presence of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station, there is a need to create something of a new brand for the City as this new growth occurs. Interviewees noted that there is an opportunity and a need to create a new brand that showcases the excitement and growth of the City going forward. - 169 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 17 Current Challenges and Opportunities As noted above, the new and ongoing development and redevelopment areas present significant opportunities for creating new areas to work, live, and interact. Some of this new opportunity and excitement is creating the expected side effect of rising real estate prices. This is of course both a challenge and a sign of growth. However, it does mean that there are concerns about costs both for small business rent and for residential housing. Housing costs are seen as a potential risk in attracting young employees and families to the City, and this could pose a follow-on risk for potentially slowing business expansion in the region if not managed appropriately. Some of the redevelopment opportunities in the southern part of the City are affording opportunities for reclaiming or redeploying lands that had been used in other ways in the past. Some interviewees noted that the industrial lands at the southern end of the City are underutilized and could be redeployed for new and innovative technology businesses. Also, the redeployment of the nuclear generation station may provide an opportunity for enhanced access to the waterfront, creating an enhanced amenity for the community. Several of the interviewees also noted that entrepreneurial businesses moving into the City – both as they leave Toronto or as they develop from Ontario Tech University, Durham College, and Trent University Durham – need a place to land in Pickering. An incubator, accelerator, or shared workspace would be highly desirable. As contrasted to other municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area, Pickering was viewed by most interviewees as being very business friendly and very easy to work with. Of course, the rapid growth of the area is starting to create some concerns about traffic and congestion. However, city departments are seen as working well together and there is general confidence in the City's ability to plan appropriately through internal and external collaboration. Direction for Pickering Vision for Community Identity Interviewees noted many times that there is a need to create a distinct brand and identity for the City of Pickering as it grows in the coming years. There is a desire to create a distinct sense of place apart from Toronto, Mississauga, and other regional communities. Interviewees would like to see Pickering known as a place of continuing innovation with strong opportunities to live, work, and play in a welcoming community. Business and Industry Opportunities While the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station is being decommissioned within the next three years, the expertise that this facility brought to the region presents an opportunity for the City. In particular, the nuclear industry itself continues to grow, especially in applications such as small modular reactions and nuclear batteries. Isotope development and extraction, nuclear waste, and - 170 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 18 other related work all present opportunities to redeploy and grow both the infrastructure and the talent base in the region. Similarly, the region’s legacy of expertise in energy applications may find use in other areas, such as hydrogen, solar, and other forms of renewable energy. Interviewees noted that there are some institutional gaps that would be helpful to fill locally. Notably, there is a desire to have both a hospital and a post-secondary institution of some form in the City to train and develop local talent and support business growth and formation. Workforce and Talent Local and regional businesses noted a local talent shortage that parallels the trends seen at a national level. Staffing selected positions has been difficult, even when working with employment centres. This is particularly the case with finding technical trades and industrial services personnel. Interviewees have been working with local colleges, including Durham College, to try to build the pipeline for these careers. In contrast, there does seem to be a very good pool of talent to support startup companies, including financial professionals and other business talent. The effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on local workforce trends are not yet well understood. Several large local employers instituted significant work from home programs during the Pandemic, and even began remote hiring strategies. As a result, the workforce is somewhat more dispersed, and some of the residents of Pickering now work for employers who are nominally located elsewhere. It is not yet clear how this trend will affect availability of talent and economic base in Pickering over the longer term. The region's legacy in industrial, automotive, and energy sectors does mean that there is a strong tradition of organized labour in the region. Not all employers are unionized, however, those that are stated that the unions have been a very effective partner in developing workforce talent and ensuring ongoing operational success. Implementation Ideas Communication, Outreach, and Public Sentiment Communicating the pathway to change is seen as a critical issue. Due to the significant amount of expected change in growth, those who are long-term residents of the region have some understandable anxiety. The rise of social media as a primary form of newsgathering has created some difficulty in having inaccurate, incomplete, or poorly explained information becoming part of the public sphere before complete information can be presented. As a result, city staff and developers can find themselves on the wrong side of rumor and misinformation. - 171 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 19 The City and its partners will need strong communications and outreach capabilities to be able to bring complete information to the public in such a way that it addresses and minimizes public anxieties regarding developments. City and Regional Government Residents, businesses, and developers alike noted that city government is approachable and responsive. Developers noted that the government’s processes are transparent and predictable. There may be capacity issues at City Hall, however, there are few surprises along the development timeline. This was noted as being in contrast both with other municipalities in the region, and with higher levels of government. Business Community The business community itself consists of both large businesses and small local businesses. Within the large business context, the City had success in recruiting larger employers both to the industrial areas to the south and into the new corridor along the 407. Several interviewees noted that an association of manufacturing or industrial companies would be very helpful. Such an association does not yet exist but could potentially be started through the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Smaller businesses also noted the need for help with networking and mentoring assistance. Particularly during this expected time of accelerated growth and change, several of the small businesses noted that they are having difficulty finding space, finding assistance, and are concerned that they may be displaced from their current locations, when considering the Kingston Road Intensification Corridor . They noted that city assistance in coordinating with developers would help assuage that anxiety and be an attraction boom for small businesses. - 172 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 20 Priority Sectors The solicitation of input from industry stakeholders both inside and outside of the region in conjunction with the examination of economic and trend data have resulted in the identification of Priority Sectors. The City will continue to be able to both identify and examine global and local opportunities and assess the region’s ability to make them a thriving part of the regional ecosystem. Please note that this list is not intended to be exclusive or comprehensive. While specific subsectors have been given, the stakeholders should also look for other companies who exhibit needs and value chains that are similar. The list is intended to provide a starting point, as well as a list of analogues that may spur further development over time. Target Sectors EBP and the City of Pickering identified the following industries and sectors as likely opportunity areas for business attraction, retention, and expansion in Pickering: Table 5. Target Sectors Industry Sector Utilities Electric Power Generation (Nuclear Modular Reactor Production, Low Carbon Hydrogen Production) Manufacturing Aerospace Manufacturing Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing Machinery Manufacturing Primary Metal Manufacturing Transportation and Warehousing Multi-Modal Transportation and Logistics Warehousing and Storage - 173 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 21 Industry Sector Information and Cultural Industries Finance and Insurance Administrative and Support Services Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Financial Investments and Related Activities Accommodation and Food Services Prioritization Key ▲ High Priority ► Opportunistic ▼ Low Priority Through examining the data available on FDI Markets – a database of foreign direct investments from around the globe – EBP then further prioritized the list based on the characteristics below: •Is the sector growing? •Are there recent greenfield examples of new investments? •Are there enough companies to make focus on the sector reasonable? The following table is derived from an evaluation of both the data available and our understanding of the trends gained from experience. - 174 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 22 Table 6. Opportunity Matrix Sector Growing Sector? Greenfield Examples? Sufficient Companies? Prioritization Utilities Electric Power Generation ► ▲ ▼ 3 Manufacturing Aerospace Manufacturing ► ▼ ► 3 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing ► ► ► 3 Electric Equipment and Component Manufacturing ► ▲ ► 2 Metal Manufacturing ► ► ► 3 Food and Beverage Manufacturing ► ► ► 3 Machinery Manufacturing ► ▲ ► 2 Transportation and Warehousing Multi-Modal Transportation and Logistics ▲ ► ► 2 Warehousing and Storage ▲ ▲ ▲ 1 Information ▲ ► ▲ 1 Professional and Business Services Administrative and Support Services ► ► ▲ 2 Financial Investments and Related Activities ► ► ▲ 2 Accommodation and Food Services ▲ ▲ ▲ 1 - 175 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 23 Utilities Electric Power Generation Sector Description “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in generating, transmitting, and/or distributing electric power. Establishments in this industry group may perform one or more of the following activities: (1) operate generation facilities that produce electric energy; (2) operate transmission systems that convey the electricity from the generation facility to the distribution system; and (3) operate distribution systems that convey electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission system to the final consumer.” 1 Industry Outlook The global nuclear power generation market is expected to record a CAGR of 1.5 percent from 2022 to 2027. 2 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Access to academic institutions and facilities. •Access to local technical expertise in sector. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. Specific Opportunities •Local technical expertise can be preserved after decommissioning of nuclear generating station. •Use existing local technical expertise to support advanced small modular reactor development. •Use existing local technical expertise to support low carbon hydrogen production, as both Ontario and Canada have recently developed strategies in this field. Competitive Advantages •Durham is known as the clean energy capital of Canada, with Ontario Power Generation as the largest employer. •Sector already thrives in Pickering, despite the expected decommissioning of nuclear generating station. •Pickering already hosts an existing portfolio of companies in the sector. •Ontario Tech offers programs in Nuclear Engineering, ranking third in North America. 1 NAICS Association, “Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution.” https://www.naics.com/naics-code-description/?code=2211. 2 Mordor Intelligence , “Nuclear Power Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/nuclear-power-market. - 176 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 24 Electric Power Generation •Ontario Tech supports the Clean Energy Research Lab. The Canadian Nuclear Laboratories also hosts three locations across Ontario, including the Chalk River Laboratories. Possible Liabilities •Possible resistance from existing portfolio of companies against new companies interested in Pickering. •Decommissioning of nuclear generating station may change perceptions of sector in Pickering. Manufacturing Aerospace Manufacturing Sector Description “Industries in the Transportation Equipment Manufacturing subsector produce equipment for transporting people and goods. Transportation equipment is a type of machinery. An entire subsector is devoted to this activity because of the significance of its economic size in all three North American countries. Establishments in this subsector utilize production processes similar to those of other machinery manufacturing establishments - bending, forming, welding, machining, and assembling metal or plastic parts into components and finished products. However, the assembly of components and subassemblies and their further assembly into finished vehicles tends to be a more common production process in this subsector than in the Machinery Manufacturing subsector.” 3 Industry Outlook The global aerospace manufacturing market is expected to record a CAGR of 6.0 percent from 2021 to 2026. 4 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes, including airports. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated manufacturing systems. 3 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag336.htm. 4 Mordor Intelligence, “Aerospace Materials Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/aerospace-materials-market. - 177 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 25 Aerospace Manufacturing Specific Opportunities •Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. •Draw manufacturing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario. •16 universities and 40 institutions in Ontario provide related engineering programs and aerospace programs, respectively. •Pickering is 30-40 minutes away from freight facilities at Toronto Pearson Airport, Billy Bishop Airport, and Port of Toronto. •Several Next Generation Manufacturing Canada projects are clustered in the Greater Toronto Area, including the Ontario Aerospace Council in Pickering. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. •Lack of airport presence, along with delays for the Pickering Airport for the foreseeable future. Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Sector Description “Industries in the Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing subsector group establishments that manufacture computers, computer peripherals, communications equipment, and similar electronic products, and establishments that manufacture components for such products. The Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing industries have been combined in the hierarchy of NAICS because of the economic significance they have attained. Their rapid growth suggests that they will become even more important to the economies of all three North American countries in the future, and in addition their manufacturing processes are fundamentally different from the manufacturing processes of other machinery and equipment. The design and use of integrated circuits and the application of highly specialized miniaturization technologies are common elements in the production technologies of the computer and electronic subsector.” 5 5 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag334.htm. - 178 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 26 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Industry Outlook The global computer and electronic product manufacturing market is expected to record a CAGR of 9.0 percent from 2021 to 2026. 6 Key Requirements • Access to skilled talent bases. • Proximity to transportation routes. • Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. • Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated manufacturing systems. Specific Opportunities • Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. • Draw manufacturing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages • Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, with a growing industrial automation presence. • Ontario Tech and Durham College both provide programs to support this sector, providing opportunities from mechanical technicians to engineers. • Pickering is 30-40 minutes away from freight facilities at Toronto Pearson Airport, Billy Bishop Airport, and Port of Toronto. Possible Liabilities • Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. • Competition with other manufacturing hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Sector Description “Industries in the Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing subsector manufacture products that generate, distribute, and use electrical power. Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing establishments produce electric lamp bulbs, lighting fixtures, and parts. Household Appliance Manufacturing establishments make both small and major electrical appliances and parts. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing establishments make goods, such as electric motors, generators, transformers, and switchgear apparatus. Other 6 Mordor Intelligence, “Electronics Manufacturing Services Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/electronics-manufacturing-services-market. - 179 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 27 Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing establishments make devices for storing electrical power (e.g., batteries), for transmitting electricity (e.g., insulated wire), and wiring devices (e.g., electrical outlets, fuse boxes, and light switches).” 7 Industry Outlook The global electrical equipment and component manufacturing market is expected to record a CAGR of 7.1 percent from 2021 to 2026. 8 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated manufacturing systems. Specific Opportunities •Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. •Draw manufacturing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, with a growing industrial automation presence. •Ontario Tech and Durham College both provide programs to support this sector, providing opportunities from mechanical technicians to engineers. •Pickering is 30-40 minutes away from freight facilities at Toronto Pearson Airport, Billy Bishop Airport , and Port of Toronto. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. •Competition with other manufacturing hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. 7 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag335.htm. 8 Mordor Intelligence, “Semiconductor and Electronic Parts Manufacturing Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/semiconductor-and-electronic-parts-manufacturing-market. - 180 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 28 Metal Manufacturing Sector Description “Industries in the Primary Metal Manufacturing subsector smelt and/or refine ferrous and nonferrous metals from ore, pig, or scrap, using electrometallurgical and other process metallurgical techniques. Establishments in this subsector also manufacture metal alloys and superalloys by introducing other chemical elements to pure metals. The output of smelting and refining, usually in ingot form, is used in rolling, drawing, and extruding operations to make sheet, strip, bar, rod, or wire, and in molten form to make castings and other basic metal products.” 9 “Industries in the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing subsector transform metal into intermediate or end products, other than machinery, computers and electronics, and metal furniture, or treat metals and metal formed products fabricated elsewhere. Important fabricated metal processes are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining, used to shape individual pieces of metal; and other processes, such as welding and assembling, used to join separate parts together. Establishments in this subsector may use one of these processes or a combination of these processes.” 10 Industry Outlook The global metal manufacturing market is expected to record a CAGR of 3.9 percent from 2021 to 2024. 11 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated manufacturing systems. Specific Opportunities •Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. •Draw manufacturing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence in Pickering, with approximately 2 million square feet of new commercial and industrial space available. •Several major companies operate in Pickering, including Kubota Canada and Signature Aluminum. 9 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Primary Metal Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag331.htm. 10 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag332.htm. 11 Mordor Intelligence, “Global Metal Fabrication Equipment Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-metal-fabrication-equipment-market. - 181 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 29 Metal Manufacturing •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, with a growing industrial automation presence. •Ontario Tech and Durham College both provide programs to support this sector, providing opportunities from mechanical technicians to engineers. •Pickering is 30-40 minutes away from freight facilities at Toronto Pearson Airport, Billy Bishop Airport, and Port of Toronto. Possible Liabilities •Possible resistance from existing portfolio of companies against new companies interested in Pickering. Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector Description “Industries in the Food Manufacturing subsector transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the raw materials (generally of animal or vegetable origin) processed into food products. The food products manufactured in these establishments are typically sold to wholesalers or retailers for distribution to consumers, but establishments primarily engaged in retailing bakery and candy products made on the premises not for immediate consumption are included.” 12 “Industries in the Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing subsector manufacture beverages and tobacco products. The industry group, Beverage Manufacturing, includes three types of establishments: (1) those that manufacture nonalcoholic beverages; (2) those that manufacture alcoholic beverages through the fermentation process; and (3) those that produce distilled alcoholic beverages. Ice manufacturing, while not a beverage, is included with nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing because it uses the same production process as water purification. The industry group, Tobacco Manufacturing, includes two types of establishments: (1) those engaged in redrying 12 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Food Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag311.htm. - 182 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 30 Food and Beverage Manufacturing and stemming tobacco and, (2) those that manufacture tobacco products, such as cigarettes and cigars.” 13 Industry Outlook The global food and beverage manufacturing market is expected to record a CAGR of 6.1 percent from 2019 onwards. 14 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated manufacturing systems. Specific Opportunities •Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. •Draw manufacturing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, the third largest in North America with over 3,000 establishments. •Existing sector presence in Pickering, with 5,000 hectares of designated agricultural land. •Several major companies operate in Pickering, including Joriki Beverages and Deflea Brand Foods. •Access to consumer markets in Canada and the United States, due to proximity to transportation routes. •Business support from Ontario, such as the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, and Durham, such as the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farm Alliance. Possible Liabilities •Possible resistance from existing portfolio of companies against new companies interested in Pickering. •Competition with other manufacturing hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. 13 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag312.htm. 14 Cision, “Insights on the Food and Beverages Global Market to 2030.” https://www.prnewswire.com/news -releases/insights- on-the-food-and-beverages-global-market-to-2030---identify -growth-segments-for-investment-301202729.html. - 183 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 31 Machinery Manufacturing Sector Description “Industries in the Machinery Manufacturing subsector create end products that apply mechanical force, for example, the application of gears and levers, to perform work. Some important processes for the manufacture of machinery are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining that are used to shape individual pieces of metal. Processes, such as welding, and assembling are used to join separate parts together. Although these processes are similar to those used in metal fabricating establishments, machinery manufacturing is different because it typically employs multiple metal forming processes in manufacturing the various parts of the machine. Moreover, complex assembly operations are an inherent part of the production process.” 15 Industry Outlook The global machinery manufacturing market is expected to record a CAGR of 5.0 percent from 2021 to 2026. 16 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated manufacturing systems. Specific Opportunities •Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. •Draw manufacturing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, with a growing industrial automation presence. •Ontario Tech and Durham College both provide programs to support this sector, providing opportunities from mechanical technicians to engineers. •Pickering is 30-40 minutes away from freight facilities at Toronto Pearson Airport, Billy Bishop Airport, and Port of Toronto. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. •Competition with other manufacturing hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. 15 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Machinery Manufacturing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag333.htm. 16 Mordor Intelligence, “Machine Tools Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/machine-tools-market. - 184 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 32 Multi-Modal Transportation and Warehousing Transportation and Logistics Sector Description “The Transportation and Warehousing sector includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. Establishments in these industries use transportation equipment or transportation related facilities as a productive asset. The type of equipment depends on the mode of transportation. The modes of transportation are air, rail, water, road, and pipeline.” 17 Industry Outlook The global transportation and logistics market is expected to record a CAGR of 5.0 percent from 2021 to 2026. 18 Key Requirements • Proximity to transportation routes. • Space availability for necessary facilities. Specific Opportunities • Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. • Draw warehousing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages • Strategic access to North American markets through two highways, five border crossings, two airports, and one port. • Land and space are available in Pickering, including the Brock Industrial Park, the Whites Road Prestige Business Park, and the Pickering Innovation Corridor. • Sector can support other existing sectors in Pickering, particularly in manufacturing. Possible Liabilities • Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. • Competition with other transportation and warehousing hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. 17 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Transportation and Warehousing.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag48-49.htm. 18 Mordor Intelligence, “Freight And Logistics Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/freight-logistics-market-study. - 185 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 33 Warehousing and Storage Sector Description “Industries in the Warehousing and Storage subsector are primarily engaged in operating warehousing and storage facilities for general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other warehouse products. These establishments provide facilities to store goods. They do not sell the goods they handle. These establishments take responsibility for storing the goods and keeping them secure. They may also provide a range of services, often referred to as logistics services, related to the distribution of goods. Logistics services can include labeling, breaking bulk, inventory control and management, light assembly, order entry and fulfillment, packaging, pick and pack, price marking and ticketing, and transportation arrangement. However, establishments in this industry group always provide warehousing or storage services in addition to any logistic services. Furthermore, the warehousing or storage of goods must be more than incidental to the performance of services, such as price marking.” 19 Industry Outlook The global warehousing and storage market is expected to record a CAGR of 10.0 percent from 2021 to 2026. 20 Key Requirements •Proximity to transportation routes. •Space availability for necessary facilities. Specific Opportunities •Position Pickering to capture business as sector recovers quickly from the pandemic. •Draw warehousing facilities to southern Pickering. Competitive Advantages •Strategic access to North American markets through two highways, five border crossings, two airports, and one port. •Land and space are available in Pickering, including the Brock Industrial Park, the Whites Road Prestige Business Park, and the Pickering Innovation Corridor. •Sector can support other existing sectors in Pickering, particularly in manufacturing. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. •Competition with other transportation and warehousing hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. 19 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Warehousing and Storage.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag493.htm. 20 Mordor Intelligence, “Warehousing and Storage Services Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/warehousing-and-storage-services-market. - 186 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 34 Information Information Sector Description “The Information sector comprises establishments engaged in the following processes: (a) producing and distributing information and cultural products, (b) providing the means to transmit or distribute these products as well as data or communications, and (c) processing data. The main components of this sector are the publishing industries, including software publishing, and both traditional publishing and publishing exclusively on the Internet; the motion picture and sound recording industries; the broadcasting industries, including traditional broadcasting and those broadcasting exclusively over the Internet; the telecommunications industries; Web search portals, data processing industries, and the information services industries. The Information sector groups three types of establishments: (1) those engaged in producing and distributing information and cultural products; (2) those that provide the means to transmit or distribute these products as well as data or communications; and (3) those that process data.” 21 Industry Outlook The global information market is expected to record a CAGR of 7.7 percent from 2021 to 2026. 22 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated information systems. Specific Opportunities •Develop innovation accelerators and incubators to support sector, similar to Spark Centre in Oshawa and 1nnovation Village in Ajax. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, with a stable economic and political environment for business. 21 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “information.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag51.htm. 22 Mordor Intelligence, “Information Technology Service Management Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/information-technology-service- management -market. - 187 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 35 Information •Existing sector presence in Pickering, with advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of the sector. •Several major companies operate in Pickering, including RBRO Solutions and Search Engine People. •Ontario Tech provides programs in Business and Information Technology, along with research and development opportunities in various laboratories. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. •Competition with other information technology hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. Finance and Insurance Administrative and Support Services Sector Description “Industries in the Administrative and Support Services subsector group establishments engaged in activities that support the day-to-day operations of other organizations. The processes employed in this sector (e.g., general management, personnel administration, clerical activities, cleaning activities) are often integral parts of the activities of establishments found in all sectors of the economy. The establishments classified in this subsector have specialization in one or more of these activities and can, therefore, provide services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular process that they are engaged in and the particular services they provide.” 23 Industry Outlook The global administrative and support services market, in the context of the information industry, is expected to record a CAGR of 14.4 percent from 2021 to 2026. 24 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. 23 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Administrative and Support Services.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag561.htm. 24 Mordor Intelligence, “Managed Information Services Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027). https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/information-managed-services-market-industry. - 188 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 36 Administrative and Support Services •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated information systems. Specific Opportunities •Develop innovation accelerators and incubators to support sector, similar to Spark Centre in Oshawa and 1nnovation Village in Ajax. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, with a stable economic and political environment for business. •Existing sector presence in Pickering, with advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of the sector. •Ontario Tech provides programs in Business and Information Technology, along with research and development opportunities in various laboratories. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. •Competition with other information technology hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. Financial Investments and Related Activities Sector Description “Industries in the Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities subsector group establishments that are primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) underwriting securities issues and/or making markets for securities and commodities; (2) acting as agents (i.e., brokers) between buyers and sellers of securities and commodities; (3) providing securities and commodity exchange services; and (4) providing other services, such as managing portfolios of assets; providing investment advice; and trust, fiduciary, and custody services.” 25 25 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities .” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag523.htm. - 189 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 37 Financial Investments and Related Activities Industry Outlook The global electronic brokerage market is expected to record a CAGR of 4.0 percent from 2021 to 2026. 26 Key Requirements •Access to skilled talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. •Ability to undertake technical research and development, which leads to more innovative products in sector. •Ability to adopt necessary technology to adapt to sophisticated information systems. Specific Opportunities •Develop innovation accelerators and incubators to support sector, similar to Spark Centre in Oshawa and 1nnovation Village in Ajax. Competitive Advantages •Existing sector presence throughout Ontario, with a stable economic and political environment for business. •Existing sector presence in Pickering, with advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of the sector. •Ontario Tech provides programs in Business and Information Technology, along with research and development opportunities in various laboratories. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing portfolio of companies in sector. •Competition with other information technology hubs in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. Accommodation and Food Services Accommodation and Food Services Sector Description “The Accommodation and Food Services sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The sector includes both accommodation and food services establishments because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment.” 27 26 Mordor Intelligence, “Global E -Brokerages Market: Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027).” https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-e-brokerages-market. 27 Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Accommodation and Food Services.” https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag72.htm. - 190 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 38 Accommodation and Food Services Industry Outlook The global accommodation and food services market is expected to record a CAGR of 10.2 percent from 2021 to 2026. However, the market is expected to record a rate of 15.1 in 2022, due to ongoing pandemic recovery. 28 Key Requirements •Access to multi-lingual talent bases. •Proximity to transportation routes. •Ability to undertake a branding and marketing strategy to compete against other places of interest. Specific Opportunities •Leverage Durham Live to include accommodation and food services, along with the expected convention centre, film studio, and amphitheater. Competitive Advantages •Pickering is a place of interest in the Greater Toronto Area, located less than 40 kilometers from downtown Toronto with 500 acres of groomed parks, hiking trails, and conservation areas. •Pickering sits along transportation routes that support both domestic and international visitors. •Business support from Ontario, such as the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario and the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation. •Durham College provides various tourism related programs, including Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management and Special Events Management. Possible Liabilities •Lack of existing accommodations in Pickering. •Lack of airport presence, along with delays for the Pickering Airport for the foreseeable future. •Competition with other places of interest in the Greater Toronto Area – unclear value proposition. 28 Notified, “Hospitality Global Market Report 2022.” https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/12/29/2358663/0/en/Hospitality-Global-Market-Report-2022.html. - 191 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 39 Action Plan The City of Pickering is at the start of a period of dynamic growth and change. The City’s significant assets and legacy of innovation can carry it to sustainable, equitable economic growth if continued actions are taken in the following areas: Action Area Action Item Marketing •Branding •Marketing Local Communications •Community Website •Community Social Media Platforms Business Support •Business Census and Outreach •Business Retention and Expansion Initiatives •Business Continuity Support •Entrepreneurial and Startup Support •Incubators or Accelerators Workforce and Talent •Workforce Gap Analysis •Career Awareness Building •Workforce Development Events Investment Attraction •Direct Outreach •Ongoing Sector Research •Existing Business Engagement •Conferences and Other Multipliers Investment Servicing and Aftercare •Development and Adoption of Full Investment Service Processes and Protocols - 192 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 40 Marketing Branding Interviewees across the board consistently noted that the identity of the City is shifting somewhat, but with a consistent theme. While the City will be growing substantially and some industries are in the process of transforming, the theme of “leading through innovation” remains a constant. The City will need to create and foster a brand identity for itself in order to fully bring this updated image of a city of innovation into the global marketplace. Branding Task Descriptions 1.Brand Positioning: A brand positioning statement outlines exactly what the region is and the benefits it provides, for whom, and what makes you different. The idea behind it is to create a unique niche for your brand in the minds of consumers within your category. o Review strategic plan and competitive information to develop overall internal brand positioning statement. 2.Brand Messaging: Brand messaging refers to the underlying value proposition conveyed, and language used in further content. The messaging makes buyers relate to the brand by inspiring them, persuading them, motivating them, and ultimately creating investment interest in the region. 3.Strategic Positioning: The strategic positioning document takes the items above and lays out the initial campaign identifying the target customer group, the list of offerings (location benefits), matches these to customer needs, and then refines the channels and messages of outreach to specifically match message to target. Timeframe Immediate Importance High Responsible Party  •City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects •City of Pickering Public Affairs and Corporate Communications •Dedicated Marketing Staff Member - 193 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 41 Marketing Marketing is the act of promoting the City and its assets and advantages to potential investors, residents, companies, and others who may be enticed into becoming a part of the City’s economic life. Marketing Task Descriptions Appealing and relevant marketing materials are an important piece of attracting new investment. There is an ongoing discussion in Pickering regarding branding for the City, which will likely have ramifications for any of the branding and marketing suggestions to follow. 1.Continue to collect and update competitive and business support information. a.Assemble data supporting the value propositions for each of the major sectors. b.Collect written testimonials from example companies from each of the major sectors. c.Develop editable sector pitch books for major target sectors. 2.Continue to develop updated marketing materials, such as: d.Investor Guide, e.Industry or Function-Specific Information Sheets, f.Web-Based Advertising, including Paid Social Media. 3.Continue to enhance online presence. a.Update the Economic Development Department website on a regular basis so that information is current and accessible for companies and site selectors considering Pickering for expansion or relocation. i.Develop a wireframe for the website and collect appropriate information and data (workforce, real estate, infrastructure, major companies, costs). ii.Collect written testimonials from example companies from each of the major sectors. iii.The website can be a key asset for branding and marketing efforts, but absolutely requires consistent maintenance. 4.Continue to enhance social media presence. a.Share press releases, industry news, and local news and events that are related to economic development in the City. b.Identify an individual who will have responsibility for collecting and distributing content to: i.LinkedIn, ii.Twitter, iii.YouTube. - 194 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 42 Marketing Timeframe  • Item 1 – Near Term and Ongoing • Item 2 – Near Term and Ongoing (Indicative of Bandwidth) • Item 3 – Near Term and Ongoing • Item 4 – Near Term and Ongoing (Indicative of Bandwidth) Importance  • Item 1 – Medium • Item 2 – High • Item 3 – Medium • Item 4 – Medium Responsible Party  • City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects • City of Pickering Public Affairs and Corporate Communications • Dedicated Marketing Staff Member Local Communications Recent experience has shown the importance of having robust communications tools with which to engage the public. With much of the public receiving a large proportion of their news and information through social media, the City must ensure that complete and truthful information is available and findable online, and that there are tools in place to allow for engagement and feedback from the public. Community Website Task Descriptions 1. Develop a Community Economic Development page. a. Within the City’s current Invest in Pickering page, include a section of current large initiatives. o Current site provides information deeper in the site, but does not wrap information together in a holistic fashion to showcase the direction and context of projects. o Providing “big picture” context and then showcasing factual information of projects will provide a much more accurate perspective. 2. Community social media presence: a. By duplicating items on the projects and plans showcases in Item 1 above into platforms like Twitter and Facebook, the City’s Economic Development Department will be able to provide sharable content through channels that the public use regularly. b. This information will also allow the Department to address any comments, misunderstanding, or incomplete information as they are identified. - 195 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 43 Community Website Timeframe Immediate and Ongoing Importance High Responsible Party •City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects •City of Pickering Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Business Support, Retention, and Expansion It is impossible to consider business attraction and economic growth without actively engaging and supporting the City’s current businesses. Much business growth comes from institutions that are already present within a community or region. In order to grow effectively, the City will need to continue understand and support its current business base and use this economic foundation to better understand and prepare for the needs of tomorrow. In addition, there is no better advocate for a City’s business environment than a current, successful, and satisfied local business. Success in business support, retention, and expansion can be measured by examining how businesses fare during times of change. Metrics may include: •Number of businesses engaged through the Business Visitation Program, •Number of businesses assisted, expanded, and retained, •Number of new openings of new businesses, •Business satisfaction measured through the Local Outreach Program, •Attendance at advisory panels and roundtables. Support is particularly important during times of accelerated change. As the City continues to grow, the City must also ensure that businesses receive the support necessary to transition through such change. Note on Permitting and Regulation It is important to note also that while the City already enjoys the general high regard of businesses, developers, and other stakeholders in terms of the effectiveness, transparency, and predictability of the City’s processes. By no means does this mean that the City has no room for improvement. In particular, the City should continue to work with regional agencies to ensure progress towards a similar transparent, predictable, efficient, and perhaps integrated approach to permitting and regulation. Additionally, the City should continue to monitor its own processes and ensure collaboration and cooperation among departments to ensure the best possible outcomes for public and private sectors alike. - 196 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 44 Business Census and Outreach Business Census and Outreach Task Descriptions 1.Review the City’s current business directory and determine changes that need to be made. a.Work with Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade to review membership and develop an initial listing of Pickering businesses. b.Identify information to be added, expansions to be noted, etc. c.Monitor rate of additions being made and assess whether it accurately reflects the number of businesses operating in the City. 2.Examine means of enhancing the business census throughout the City. a.Durham Regional Municipality currently maintains an overall business count, and the data is available through the Region’s Open Data. b.The City should leverage this platform and then collect additional information as possible to ensure proper communications. 3.Directly engage more businesses on a regular basis. a.Identify a team member with primary responsibility for business outreach and engagement, managed through a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. b.Establish a “Business Visitation Program” for economic development staff to visit or contact representative businesses on a regular basis. c.Create a package to cross promote the services of Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Tech University, Durham College, and Business Advisory Centre Durham. Timeframe •Item 1 – Near Term and Ongoing •Item 2 – Medium Term (2 Years) •Item 3 – Near Term and Ongoing (Indicative of Bandwidth) Importance •Item 1 – High-Medium •Item 2 – Medium •Item 3 – High (Indicative of Bandwidth) Responsible Party •City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects •Regional Municipality of Durham •Ajax Pickering Board of Trade - 197 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 45 Business Retention and Expansion Initiatives Business Retention and Expansion Initiatives Task Descriptions To promote mutual understanding of the needs of industry and to find new opportunities for business retention and expansion, support regular discourse between businesses and policy makers. 1. Local Outreach Program: a. Economic Development Department to reach out to local businesses on a regular basis as a feedback mechanism for business retention and expansion. 2. Industry-Specific Advisory Panels or Round Tables: a. Economic Development Department to provide a forum for businesses and policy makers to meet to discuss policy advancement, uncover opportunities, and promote mutual understanding of industry needs. 3. Business Continuity Support: a. Economic Development Department to reach out to and support businesses potentially displaced by (re)development. b. Identify potential new locations and assist in creating awareness of the new location. c. Potentially assist in obtaining funding through Canada Small Business Financing Program or similar channels. 4. Enhanced Web Presence: d. Consolidate existing links, Including Business Listings, Development Controls, Development Opportunities, and Contact Information, under one listing named "Starting or Running a Business in Pickering" on the website. e. Include future links, including Support Program, and Opportunity Brochure, to the listing as established. f. Updating the website to include local resources and services should be prioritized. The website can also include any provincial and federal guidelines in the future, as necessary. Timeframe  Near Term and Ongoing (Indicative of Bandwidth) Importance  High Responsible Party  City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects - 198 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 46 Entrepreneurial and Startup Support Entrepreneurial and Startup Support Task Descriptions 1. Support Program: a. Audit and document existing resources and services for small businesses and entrepreneurs. b. Reach out to small businesses and entrepreneurs about necessary resources and services, ensuring that trending needs and wants are elevated within the entrepreneurial agenda. c. Prepare a program of resources and services for new businesses and entrepreneurs, readily available and accessible on the City website. d. Establish networking group(s) to encourage small businesses and entrepreneurs to support one another as they start and run their businesses in the same entrepreneurial ecosystem. 2. Online Resources: a. Consolidate existing links, Including Business Listings, Development Controls, Development Opportunities, and Contact Information, under one listing named "Starting or Running a Business in Pickering" on the website. b. Include future links, including Networking Organization, Support Program, and Opportunity Brochure, to the listing as established. c. Update the City website to include local resources and services should be prioritized. The website can also include any provincial and federal guidelines in the future, as necessary. Timeframe • Item 1 – Near to Medium Term (2 Years) • Item 2 – Near to Medium Term (2 Years) Importance Medium to High Responsible Party • City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects • Dedicated Small Business Advisory Staff Member - 199 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 47 Incubators or Accelerators Incubators or Accelerators Task Descriptions 1.General Shared Workplace Accelerator: a.As part of either the Innovation Corridor or the eventual redevelopment of City Centre, establish a City-owned space that may be used for housing small-business startups. b.In addition to a shared workspace, the City should make efforts to also invite in local service providers like accounting, legal, marketing, and related fields to help support the success and growth of these new businesses. 2.Technology Incubator: a.Either as part of the accelerator above or separately, work with Ontario Tech University, Durham College, or Trent University Durham to establish a technology incubator. b.The incubator will work alongside and support innovation in key industry sectors, particularly Information and Professional and Business Services. c.Specific needs of the incubator will be developed through conversations with sector industries and associated stakeholders. Timeframe Medium (2-5 Years) Importance High Responsible Party •City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects •Educational Partner (TBD) - 200 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 48 Workforce and Talent Interviews strongly suggested that while population growth is expected to mean that there will be a strong labour pool in the region, there may not be adequate linkages between businesses’ talent needs and what the training and education system may produce . We recommend that the City continue to develop a working conversation between the private sector and key education systems to both support workforce development and entrepreneurial opportunities in the City and region. Workforce and Talent Task Descriptions 1.Perform workforce availability and skills study. a.Work with Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development, Durham Workforce Authority, and Ontario Ministry of University and Colleges to develop a workforce study of the Pickering labour shed for skills availability, occupational availability, and salary dynamics. b.Similarly develop a survey of Pickering area businesses and industries to assess the current and projected need for skills and talent. c.Invest in data providers, particularly when the Canadian Census is dated relative to needs at the time. 2.Directly engage with primary and secondary education system. a.Use information gathered from studies above to engage with primary and secondary education systems to showcase future career opportunities. Ensure information is share with both students and parents so that all can have a great awareness of career opportunities. 3.Engage private sector in elevating awareness of career options. a.As appropriate and practical, engage private sector employers in outreach to educational system to provide hands-on opportunities for career awareness. Timeframe •Item 1 – Immediate •Item 2 – Near to Medium Term (2 Years) •Item 3 – Near to Medium Term (2 Years) Importance High Responsible Party •City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects •Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills •Durham Workforce Authority •Durham District School Board - 201 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 49 Investment Attraction The City has stated that they will be taking a direct role in facilitating investment attraction to the City. The following actions should be made to ensure that city staff have the information needed to be able to identify potential investors and know the actions needed to connect with the decisions makers who are most commonly involved in the location selection process. Direct Outreach Direct Outreach Task Descriptions The City should continue to expand its existing economic development marketing and outreach to include new messages and possibly to adjust its targets based on the evolving global marketplace. 1.Site Selector Networking: a.Research and identify site selectors with expertise in key sectors that may also be considering Canadian locations or be willing to consider Canadian locations. b.Establish contact with site selectors in key industries, possibly at site selector-focused shows. 2.Industry Networking: a.Targeted list of shows, conferences, and programs to attend and participate in. The following are some suggested expositions, conferences, and programs for targeted sectors: 1.Manufacturing: Advanced Design and Manufacturing Exposition, Anuga FoodTec, Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show, Canadian Nuclear Association Conference, FABTECH, Farnborough Air Show, GLOBE Forum, Paris Air Show 2.Transportation and Warehousing: Cargo Logistics and Distribution Logistics Summit, Ontario Transportation Exposition, Supply Change Conference and Exposition, WERC 3.Information: Collision, ITech, Sector, TECHSPO 4.Accommodation and Food Services: Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Exposition, Hotel Association of Canada Conference, MIPIM, SIOR Conference 5.Other: International Healthy Cities Conference, Smart Cities Connect Conference and Exposition 3.Keep up-to-date employment information on employers in targeted sectors so that it is available to share with site selectors. 4.Identify and engage stakeholders and ambassadors within targeted sectors and work with them to: - 202 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 50 Direct Outreach a. Identify gaps in the value chain or opportunities to enhance competitiveness, b. Hone message to value proposition, c. Identify further addressable shortcomings in infrastructure, policy, or other areas. Timeframe  Immediate and Ongoing (As Budget and Travel Conditions Permit) Importance  Medium to High Responsible Party  • City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects • Other Regional Partners (Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Region of Durham, Toronto Region Board of Trade) - 203 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 51 Investment Servicing and Aftercare In order for the City of Pickering to develop and maintain its own capabilities for investor attraction, the organization will need to adopt a formal protocol for Investor Servicing and Aftercare. We are providing the following best practices as an extension of the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan to help the City along this path. The City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects Team needs a coordinated business development process that defines specific sub-processes and assigns roles and responsibilities to appropriate staff. We define the typical sales lifecycle as follows: Figure 3. Investment Servicing Flow - 204 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 52 Identify The Identify Stage finds leads via the various sales and marketing channels of the City, which is typically divided into the following: •Events: Leads identified during event attendance by economic development professionals. These events are typically trade shows. The City should identify relevant events for each target sector and research if attendance would produce a Return on Investment. Events should be considered based on criteria such as: a.Number of attendees, b.Share of attendees with decision-making authority, c.Geographic origin of attendees (Do they represent sensible target markets?), d.Past attendee lists (Research and qualify these companies), e.Price. •Inbound Marketing and Inquiry Handling: Leads that come to the City without cold calling required. This can happen via par tners, such as the Mayor’s Office, the Board of Trade, or Invest in Canada. Inquiries can also be generated via web presence . •Lead Generation Research and Prospecting: This channel involves its own detailed process that needs to be refined by the Economic Development team. Below is a standard criteria funnel for the lead generation process. After identifying possible leads (companies and appropriate contacts within), the p rospect moves on to the Qualify Stage. a.Target Sector: Start with those identified by the Opportunity Match Profiles . b.Target Market: Define target markets for each target sector, as sources of FDI vary by sector. Given Pickering’s location, it should first focus on North American (United States and Canada) markets. c.Size and Growth: Pickering should define the ideal company size and growth cycle of companies. When identifying potential leads, research their size, locations (and size at each location), and growth beforehand to spot patterns. d.Other: Criteria such as supply chain relationships with existing Pickering companies can also be useful in spotting potential leads. Qualify During the Qualify Stage, leads are converted into qualified leads. This is achieved by conducting further due diligence into the company, contacting an appropriate person within the company to gauge expansion lifecycle and potential investment interest in the City. It is important during this stage to enter the contact into a CRM system and take detailed notes on the clien t’s situation. After being qualified, this information can prove useful as the lead transitions to the Pitch Stage. - 205 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 53 Pitch During the Pitch Stage, the City’s Economic Development and Strategic Project Team is essentially presenting the value proposition of the City as an investment destination. This is also the stage where inbound inquiries via marketing channels and partners enter. All contact with the client should be logged in a CRM system with automated prompts to remind staff to continue Follow-Up Stage, either with the client or with partners responsible for gathering technical information. Follow-Up The Follow-Up Stage and Pitch Stage are a loop – rarely does a client decide after the first pitch or round of questions. In practice, projects take time to develop and necessitate constant follow -up. Automated prompts via the CRM help ensure the client is regularly served. Close This stage is the conclusion of either an investment inquiry or BRE case. Economic Development staff should create a sub -process for the Close Stage which addresses items such as: •Confirming project announcements, •Obtaining signatures when needed, •Steering public relations and communications elements, •Obtaining feedback from the client, requesting testimonials when positive. Aftercare The client should never be left to their own devices following a project announcement. For instance, a company may announce its investment and begin development, only to experience bureaucratic difficulty mid -process. The Economic Development team should act as an ombudsman after project closing, and also have a process in place to transition the client from business attraction to business retention and expansion staff. - 206 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 54 Process Improvement Process Improvement should be built-in to the sales process of the City’s Economic Development and Strategic Projects Team. However, it’s difficult to measure improvement without first setting goals and objectives for the different ele ments of the organization. After defining a set of organizational goals and objectives, staff should define a list of metrics, or Key Performance Indicators, to measure the performance of its actions. Some examples of standard KPIs that economic developmen t organizations use are: • Number of events attended, • Number of contacts made at events, • Number of meetings with existing businesses, • Number and percentage of cases resolved with existing businesses, • Number of investment inquiries and qualified leads, • Number of project wins, • Job creation and capital investment figures. Some KPIs should also be process related: • Inquiry turnaround time, • Number of follow-up contacts needed with partners, • Percentage of inquiry deadlines met. Beyond measurement, key actions should be taken to improve service: • Every investment attraction project or BRE case should have an internal and external debrief, • Every event should have a debrief, • Periodic team meetings focused on KPI benchmarking should be held , • During lull periods, the team should stress test its capabilities by hosting familiarization tours and mock Requests for Information (RFIs). - 207 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 55 Conclusion EBP will remain in contact after project completion for appropriate follow -on care. We feel our job is not over until the client has implemented the plan, and there are always places where our advice and guidance are needed. The City of Pickering will learn from its efforts as it executes the Action Plan, and we will be honored to help guide future actions as needed . Acknowledgements Many public officials, business owners, educators, and community members shared their time and insights with EBP to add necessary context to this Economic Development Strategy. We thank them for their contributions and applaud their continuing engagement in the evolution of Pickering. - 208 - 1 Attachment #2 to Report ECD 01-23 Ec onomic Development Strategy Foreign Direct Investment Analysis City of Pickering June 2022 - 209 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 2 Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3 Why Foreign Direct Investment? ................................................................................................................ 4 Methodology .............................................................................................................................. 5 Foreign Direct Investment Analysis............................................................................................ 5 Foreign Direct Investment in Canada ........................................................................................................ 5 Foreign Direct Investment in Ontario......................................................................................................... 7 Foreign Direct Investment in the Durham Region ................................................................................ 10 Priority Sectors ........................................................................................................................ 13 Adjustments to Marketing and Direct Outreach ....................................................................... 13 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 16 - 210 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 3 Introduction The City of Pickering is a vibrant municipality with a strong legacy of innovation and growth through technology, coupled with a remarkably high quality of life and of place. Pickering is growing – with a population of 100,000 expected to grow to 150,000 by 2036. In addition to this growth, Pickering lies at the heart of Canada’s largest market – over six million people within an hour commute – providing an ample, skilled, and diversified workforce for a variety of needs. The region is served locally by five Universities, including the University of Toronto and Ontario Tech University, and six Colleges, including Durham College, providing access to skills, training, and research assets across the spectrum. Multiple national and international companies already know the value of calling Pickering home, and key sectors include EN3 (energy, engineering, and environment), advanced manufacturing, and logistics. These are all important factors to be understood and harnessed in an Economic Development Strategy that anticipates growth and helps bring assets together to support an economically, environmentally, and socially sustained future. By better understanding the economic ecosystems already in place, looking toward future opportunities and risks, and then bringing people together to chart a path forward, the new Economic Development Strategy will be a roadmap for the City. This will allow the City and its stakeholders to better guide a variety of activities, including but not limited to business attraction, retention and expansion, employment and mixed-use land development, and potential industry sector targets. The City of Pickering now wishes to develop a fulsome strategy for fostering and attracting economic growth: • Make it more specific and relevant to the City’s attributes and unique strengths, • Identify the types of economic growth that are most appropriate to the City’s vision, and • Develop an Action Plan and Action Items to support this growth and investment attraction. - 211 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 4 This Foreign Direct Investment Analysis is a companion to the Economic Development Plan, focusing on the City’s opportunities to attract foreign direct investment. Attracting investment from outside of Canada augments and enhances the City’s other efforts to build economic resilience from within. While the City already has a legacy of innovation and growth, it also has a history of using investment from outside to jumpstart new industries, activities , and technologies. Please note that this Foreign Direct Investment Analysis is intended as a supplement to the City’s Economic Development Strategy. The concepts, ideas, and actions contained in this document build on and enhance those in the Economic Development Strategy and also provide a foreign direct investment lens for critical actions. Why Foreign Direct Investment? Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can and should be a strong component of the City of Pickering’s economic development efforts. FDI is defined as either a greenfield investment or operation in a new market by a foreign company, or acquisition of a local operation by a foreign entity. Foreign investment can have some catalytic economic benefits that differentiates it from other forms of economic growth. These include: Employment and Economic Boost: On average, FDI creates more new jobs and greater capital investment per project than other forms of domestic investment. This can lead to an increase in income and more purchasing power to locals, which in turn leads to an overall boost in targeted economies. Workforce Development: The skills gained by the workforce through training enhances the overall education and human capital within a community. Innovation Enhancement: FDI allows for resource transfers and the exchanges of and enhancement knowledge, technologies, and skills. Increased Income: FDI projects often bring higher than average wages into the region. With more jobs and higher wages, the regional income increases further promoting economic growth. Overall Stimulation: FDI can stimulate a target region’s economic development and create a more conducive environment for companies and investors, and stimulate the local community and economy. While FDI is by no means a “magic bullet” for economic growth, the benefits outlined above certainly provide a strong justification for including FDI efforts in the City’s economic development efforts. - 212 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 5 Methodology We built onto the analysis already performed for the Economic Development Strategy for the City of Pickering. We then accessed additional data sources to specifically examine which countries and sectors had produced more or less foreign direct investment to the region. This data allowed us to hone prior analysis with more insight on prior regional success, identify particularly active industry clusters and activities, and compare these with Pickering’s known strengths. The information gained here will also allow the City to better focus on those countries and sectors for which there is known activity and affinity, enhancing the possibility of success. This was then fed into additional suggestions for the Action Plan to identify conferences and events which specialize in particularly promising cluster areas. Foreign Direct Investment Analysis EBP examined foreign direct investment trends in Canada, Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area to better understand current trends a nd competitive advantages that may exist for the City . This analysis is based on data retrieved from fDi Markets and contains information on projects between 2016 and March 2022 . Foreign Direct Investment in Canada Between 2016 and 2021, FDI in Canada has fluctuated somewhat, but has overall experienced an 85% percent increase in the value of such investments, as seen in the chart below. This increase in the value of FDI indicates general investor confidence in Canada, even during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please note that the analysis is also skewed due to the inclusion of a $29 billion USD joint venture from Royal Dutch Shell in 2018. The value of this deal is shown in a lighter color for emphasis. Figure 1. Foreign Direct Investment in Canada (In Millions of Canadian Dollars) Source: fDi Markets, EBP Analysis. $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 - 213 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 6 Figure 2. Foreign Direct Investment in Canada by Country Table 1. Foreign Direct Investment in Canada by Country Source Country Projects CAPEX Average CAPEX Jobs Created Average Jobs Created Companies United States 908 49,064.1 54.0 90,836 100 652 United Kingdom 184 7,170.9 39.0 12,157 66 163 France 135 6,218.7 46.1 13,727 101 118 Germany 106 4,477.2 42.2 6,697 63 87 Switzerland 66 1,644.2 24.9 3,237 49 27 India 56 1,979.4 35.3 10,137 181 39 Japan 51 2,834.5 55.6 3,869 75 45 China 44 3,666.8 83.3 4,243 96 41 Australia 36 703.7 19.5 1,516 42 35 Sweden 32 910.5 28.5 2,161 67 25 Other 290 41,372 142.7 24,333 84 243 Source: fDi Markets, EBP Analysis. United States United Kingdom France Germany Switzerland India Japan China Australia Sweden Other - 214 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 7 The United States made up over 40 percent of the funds associated with FDI in Canada. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany made up 4 to 6 percent of the value of investments in this time period. While India, Japan, and China each represent a share of major investment, the distribution of FDI in Canada remains dominated by North America and Europe. Foreign Direct Investment in Ontario The Province of Ontario is a major driver of FDI in Canada, receiving 879 of the 1908 FDI projects tracked between 2016 and 2021. Unsurprisingly, the source country statistics also parallel those for the country as a whole. Figure 3. Foreign Direct Investment in Ontario by Country Table 2. Foreign Direct Investment in Ontario by Country Source Country Projects CAPEX Average CAPEX Jobs Created Average Jobs Created Companies United States 450 20,522.6 45.6 42,624 94 371 United Kingdom 86 2,717.8 31.6 5,544 64 84 Germany 55 2,229.5 40.5 3,986 72 51 Switzerland 33 738.4 22.4 1,449 43 16 Japan 30 2,046.6 68.2 2,345 78 27 India 27 839.4 31.1 3,249 120 25 United States United Kingdom Germany Switzerland Japan India France Australia Sweden Ireland China Other - 215 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 8 Source Country Projects CAPEX Average CAPEX Jobs Created Average Jobs Created Companies France 23 2,031.4 88.3 4,060 176 22 Australia 17 319.1 18.8 651 38 17 Sweden 15 365.1 24.3 1,151 76 15 Ireland 12 363.7 30.3 697 58 10 China 10 1,213.9 121.4 1,337 133 10 Other 121 5,062 41.8 11,298 93 107 Source: fDi Markets, EBP Analysis. As with the national trends, the United States remains the largest single source of FDI in Ontario, representing 51% of the projects and 53% of the total capital expenditure s into the province. Germany and the United Kingdom still also represent significant sources of investment, but France is a much less significant source of investment into the province. These foreign direct investments also go to numerous clusters, from Professional Services to Energy, as seen in the chart below. Table 3. Foreign Direct Investment in Ontario by Cluster Industry Cluster Projects CAPEX Average CAPEX Jobs Created Average Jobs Created Companies ICT and Electronics 208 10,449.6 50.2 17,831 85 193 Professional Services 137 952.5 7.0 5,447 39 98 Creative Industries 76 2,193.0 28.9 4,622 60 72 Financial Services 75 1,232.6 16.4 3,982 53 71 Transport Equipment 70 8,433.0 120.5 11,490 164 55 Industrial 63 1,194.1 19.0 3,062 48 59 Life Sciences 54 3,045.4 56.4 5,575 103 51 - 216 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 9 Industry Cluster Projects CAPEX Average CAPEX Jobs Created Average Jobs Created Companies Agri-Business 51 2,045.8 40.1 3,566 69 42 Consumer Goods 39 3,057.0 78.4 12,002 307 23 Transportation and Warehousing 35 1,428.8 40.8 3,195 91 29 Physical Sciences 17 1,803.2 106.1 3,578 210 16 Construction 14 657.1 46.9 1,017 72 13 Tourism 13 376.5 29.0 971 74 13 Energy 10 197.1 19.7 616 61 7 Environmental Technology 8 1,152.2 144.0 335 41 8 Wood, Apparel, and Related Products 8 225.7 28.2 1,074 134 8 Retail Trade 1 5.7 5.7 28 28 1 Source: fDi Markets, EBP Analysis. The data on investment in Ontario showcases the province’s status as a center of professional and creative activities. ICT, Electronics, and Professional Services make up the greatest activity in the form of projects, representing almost 40% of all of the projects tracked over the analysis period, as well as 30% of the capital expenditures and jobs created. However, the Transportation Equipment cluster (Automotive and Aviation) is also a very significant source of growth in the province , if measured by capital investment (22%) and jobs created (15%). Consumer Goods Manufacturing is also a significant employer, accounting for another 15% of the jobs created over the analysis period. - 217 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 10 Foreign Direct Investment in the Durham Region Drilling closer into the Durham Region provides an even clearer picture of the kind of activity in the Pickering area, as noted in the following table. Table 4. Foreign Direct Investment in the Durham Region by Sector Industry Sector Projects CAPEX Average CAPEX Jobs Created Average Jobs Created Companies Consumer Products 2 211.1 105.5 1,200 600 2 Communications 1 156.8 156.8 132 132 1 Electronic Components 1 145.0 145.0 82 82 1 Automotive Components 1 126.5 126.5 414 414 1 Textiles 1 52.6 52.6 300 300 1 Industrial Equipment 1 49.9 49.9 60 60 1 Metals 1 30.7 30.7 54 54 1 Wood Products 1 25.4 25.4 51 51 1 Business Services 2 3.1 1.6 204 102 2 Source: fDi Markets, EBP Analysis. Activity is fairly evenly distributed across a range of clusters in the Durham Region. Closer examination of tracked projects also provides insight into the source countries and the types of companies who have been looking at the Pickering area for inward investment, as noted in the following table. - 218 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 11 Table 5. Detailed Foreign Direct Investment in the Durham Region Project Date Investing Company Source Country Destination City Sector Cluster Activity Jobs Created Capital Investment 02-2022 Grant Thornton Canada United Kingdom Ajax Business Services Professional Services Business Services 4 0.3 11-2021 Auto Crypt South Korea Whitby Communications Transport Equipment Research and Development 132 156.8 10-2021 H&M Sweden Ajax Textiles Wood, Apparel, and Related Products Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation 300 52.6 08-2021 Amazon Logistics United States Pickering Consumer Products Consumer Goods Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation 200 35.2 12-2020 Paramount Pallet Australia Whitby Wood Products Environmental Technology Recycling 51 25.4 09-2020 Amazon Logistics United States Ajax Consumer Products Consumer Goods Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation 1000 175.9 07-2019 Gerdau Brazil Whitby Metals Industrial Manufacturing 54 30.68 05-2019 General Motors Canada United States Oshawa Automotive Components Transport Equipment Manufacturing 414 126.55 - 219 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 12 Project Date Investing Company Source Country Destination City Sector Cluster Activity Jobs Created Capital Investment 09-2018 Kubota Canada Japan Pickering Industrial Equipment Agri-Business Headquarters 200 1 49.87 10-2017 Veolia Environment France Pickering Electronic Components Environmental Technology Recycling 82 145 07-2017 Concentrix United States Oshawa Business Services Professional Services Customer Contact Centre 200 2.8 Source: fDi Markets, EBP Analysis. Note: According to Equipment Journal, "Kubota Canada currently employs about 190 employees. With the new facility, that number will grow to about 250 by 2027." 1 Equipment Journal, “Kubota is building a new headquarters in Pickering, Ontario.” https://www.equipmentjournal.com/construction -news/kubota-pickering-ontario/. - 220 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 13 Priority Sectors The above analysis reinforces the findings of the main Economic Development Plan as regards target industry clusters, and also suggests that foreign direct investment attraction activities focus on the following areas: Industry Sector Utilities Electric Power Generation (Nuclear Modular Reactor Production, Low Carbon Hydrogen Production) Manufacturing Aerospace Manufacturing Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing Machinery Manufacturing Primary Metal Manufacturing Transportation and Warehousing Multi-Modal Transportation and Logistics Warehousing and Storage Information Adjustments to Marketing and Direct Outreach Each of the actions contained in the overall Economic Development Strategy are necessary for the additional success of the City’s efforts in foreign direct investment. However, there may be some additional activities required to best accommodate the needs of reaching a global audience. The City has stated that they will be taking a direct role in facilitating investment attraction to the City. The following actions should be made to ensure that city staff have the information needed to be able to identify potential investors and know the actions needed to connect with the decisions makers who are most commonly involved in the location selection process. - 221 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 14 All of the items below are intended to be understood as additional to those marketing items included in the Economic Development Strategy. Marketing Task Descriptions Appealing and relevant marketing materials are an important piece of attracting new investment. There is an ongoing discussion in Pickering regarding branding for the City, which will likely have ramifications for any of the branding and marketing suggestions to follow. 1. Continue to collect and update competitive and business support information. a. Assemble data supporting the value propositions for each of the major sectors. b. Collect written testimonials from example companies from each of the major sectors. c. Develop editable sector pitch books for major target sectors. 2. Continue to develop updated marketing materials, such as: d. Investor Guide, e. Industry or Function-Specific Information Sheets, f. Web-Based Advertising, including Paid Social Media. 3. Continue to enhance online presence. a. Update the Economic Development Department website on a regular basis so that information is current and accessible for companies and site selectors considering Pickering for expansion or relocation. i. Develop a wireframe for the website and collect appropriate information and data (workforce, real estate, infrastructure, major companies, costs). ii. Collect written testimonials from example companies from each of the major sectors. iii. The website can be a key asset for branding and marketing efforts, but absolutely requires consistent maintenance. 4. Continue to enhance social media presence. a. Share press releases, industry news, and local news and events that are related to economic development in the City. b. Identify an individual who will have responsibility for collecting and distributing content to: i. LinkedIn, ii. Twitter, iii. YouTube. Timeframe  • Item 1 – Near Term and Ongoing • Item 2 – Near Term and Ongoing (Indicative of Bandwidth) • Item 3 – Near Term and Ongoing - 222 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 15 Marketing • Item 4 – Near Term and Ongoing (Indicative of Bandwidth) Importance  • Item 1 – Medium • Item 2 – High • Item 3 – Medium • Item 4 – Medium Responsible Party  • City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects • City of Pickering Public Affairs and Corporate Communications • Dedicated Marketing Staff Member Direct Outreach Task Descriptions The City should continue to expand its existing economic development marketing and outreach to include new messages and possibly to adjust its targets based on the evolving global marketplace. 1. Site Selector Networking: a. Research and identify site selectors with expertise in key sectors that may also be considering Canadian locations or be willing to consider Canadian locations. b. Establish contact with site selectors in key industries, possibly at site selector-focused shows. 2. Industry Networking: a. Targeted list of shows, conferences, and programs to attend and participate in. The following are some suggested expositions, conferences, and programs for targeted sectors: 1. Manufacturing: Advanced Design and Manufacturing Exposition, Anuga FoodTec, Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show, Canadian Nuclear Association Conference, FABTECH, Farnborough Air Show, GLOBE Forum, Paris Air Show 2. Transportation and Warehousing: Cargo Logistics and Distribution Logistics Summit, Ontario Transportation Exposition, Supply Change Conference and Exposition, WERC 3. Information: Collision, ITech, Sector, TECHSPO 4. Accommodation and Food Services: Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Exposition, Hotel Association of Canada Conference, MIPIM, SIOR Conference - 223 - City of Pickering Economic Development Strategy 16 Direct Outreach 5. Other: International Healthy Cities Conference, Smart Cities Connect Conference and Exposition 3. Keep up-to-date employment information on employers in targeted sectors so that it is available to share with site selectors. 4. Identify and engage stakeholders and ambassadors within targeted sectors and work with them to: a. Identify gaps in the value chain or opportunities to enhance competitiveness, b. Hone message to value proposition, c. Identify further addressable shortcomings in infrastructure, policy, or other areas. Timeframe  Immediate and Ongoing (As Budget and Travel Conditions Permit) Importance  Medium to High Responsible Party  • City of Pickering Economic Development and Strategic Projects • Other Regional Partners (Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Region of Durham, Toronto Region Board of Trade) Conclusion EBP will remain in contact after project completion for appropriate follow -on care. We feel our job is not over until the client has implemented the plan, and there are always places where our advice and guidance are needed. The City of Pickering will learn from its efforts as it executes the Action Plan, and we will be honored to help guide future actions as needed. - 224 - Report to Council Report Number: FIN 03-23 Date: January 23, 2023 From: Stan Karwowski Director, Finance & Treasurer Subject: 2023 User Fees File: F-2000-001 Recommendation: 1.That Council approve the attached General Municipal Fees and Charges By-law to amend By-laws 6191/03 and 7362/14, and incorporate User Fee Schedule I into the 2023 Current Budget; 2.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to increase the budget for the Access to Recreation grants from $30,000 to $60,000, to be funded from the Casino Reserve; and 3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be given authority to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Executive Summary: User Fees are an important revenue source for the City of Pickering and help to cover all or some of the cost of delivering customer-specific services like recreational programs, licenses and processing of development applications. These fees benefit the community by taking pressure off the tax rate, while ensuring that the City is able to continue to provide the high levels of service our customers expect. Historically, the City has brought forward the recommended User Fees with the Current Budget, but because the 2023 budget will not be considered by Council until April, these fees are being brought forward early to allow for implementation as of February 1, 2023. Before recommending 2023 User Fees, staff undertook a community engagement process to ensure that the needs, expectations and concerns of our residents were understood. The draft 2023 User Fees were posted on the City’s website in early December for residents to review and provide comments through the User Fee survey. The City received 86 survey responses and a summary of the results is included in Attachment 1. City staff reviewed the current schedule of User Fees and determined that a general increase in fees of two percent is recommended for 2023 to address City cost pressures including: higher wages, inflationary increases, increased costs for utilities and higher costs for equipment purchases and maintenance , all while being sensitive to the affordability needs of - 225 - FIN 03-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: 2023 User Fees Page 2 the community. The proposed 2023 User Fee & Charges Schedule is included in Attachment 2. The modest two percent increase allows the City to recover some of the increased operating costs arising from the unusually high inflation rate of over six percent currently being experienced across the province. In specific areas such as Planning & Development, fees have been further increased to move the service closer to full cost recovery and to reduce property tax subsidization of those services. Financial Implications: The revised User Fees will be incorporated into departmental budgets through the 2023 budget development process. The financial impact will be determined and presented with the 2023 Current Budget. Revenue increases calculated through this process will help offset a portion of the cost increases for service delivery that would otherwise require a higher increase to the 2023 tax levy. Discussion: As part of its commitment to engagement, accountability, and transparency, in respect of the 2023 Budget, City staff engaged the community to capture their views on the proposed 2023 User Fees Schedule. This was the first phase of the 2023 budget engagement plan running from December 8, 2022 to January 3, 2023. Community Engagement The City used a broad and diverse mix of owned and paid communications channels including Pickering News Advertiser Community page, digital community billboards, website and social media, and targeted email marketing to groups like ActiveNet registrants. Static curbex boulevard signs and a short explainer video for social media were also used. Social media results included:  Instagram – 4,437 reached  Facebook – 20,579 reached  Twitter – 727 reached On the Let’sTalkPickering.ca/budget project page, a survey was made available. The page generated 1,300 visits and 86 respondents. While 86 responses may not be viewed as being a statistically significant response rate, staff did consider the responses and comments carefully in determining the recommended 2023 User Fees. Not surprisingly, a theme identified in the survey responses was the impact of fee increases on accessibility (see Questions 4 and 5 in Attachment 1), particularly for our more vulnerable communities such as seniors, youth and persons with disabilities. The City shares these concerns and has implemented programs specifically designed to support those in need and to ease financial barriers to participation, including: - 226 - FIN 03-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: 2023 User Fees Page 3  Access to Recreation assistance program;  discounted and free seniors & youth programming;  room rental reductions for community groups; and  community grants program. For additional information, including links to the City’s web pages and information on accessing these programs see Attachment 3. Some users also indicated a desire for the Waterfront Parking fees to be reviewed. Staff note that these fees were implemented to provide residents better access to the waterfront and to resolve parking issues that have been increasing over the last 3-5 years. The paid parking fees charged for non-resident parking at the waterfront are currently under review and will be brought forward to Council through Report to Council in the first quarter of 2023. Fee Recommendations In determining the recommended User Fees for 2023, staff considered:  public engagement survey and customer feedback results;  current market conditions, including benchmarking against other area municipalities;  demand for service;  cost of service delivery; and  inflation. Recovery of costs associated with the delivery of services and programs, and ongoing maintenance of the facilities and equipment is an underlying principle of User Fees. The impact of inflation on the City’s costs is a particular concern in 2023. The province has experienced historically high levels of inflation, with CPI for our area topping six percent throughout 2022. The City’s cost for salaries, materials, utilities and building maintenance have all been impacted by these increases, putting pressure on both user fees and the tax levy. Recognizing the importance of affordability to our community, staff recommend a balanced approach, with the general User Fee increase for 2023 being held to two percent. This recommendation aligns with the survey feedback, in which users were split between the desire to recover the cost of service delivery and the need to contain costs for community users. To provide resources for even greater financial support to the community, st aff further recommend that the Access to Recreation budget be increased by $30,000 from $30,000 to $60,000 in 2023. These financial assistance grants ensure that the support is provided to those in need while also ensuring that City User Fees are reflective of the cost to deliver the services. Recreation User Fee Study To further understand the best structure for the City’s recreation User Fees, the Recreation & Parks Master Plan recommended that the City undertake a Recreation User Fees Study. As - 227 - FIN 03-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: 2023 User Fees Page 4 per Resolution #23/22, Pickering Council awarded this consulting engagement at the December 5, 2022 meeting of Council. The City of Pickering’s Recreation User Fee Study will allow the Community Services Department to demonstrate the development of fair a nd transparent rates, and equitable access to all services. The development of a pricing policy will serve to offer a defensible rate and fee schedule for programs and services and as well to ensure the overarching principles are supported by the community. This is a significant undertaking given that there are hundreds of programs and services offered by Community Services. This project addresses the need for the City to ensure that recreation, museum, and special event fees reflect the cost to provide the services, and that lower cost recovery levels reflect the social values of the community. The Recreation User Fee Study is expected to be completed by fall of 2023. City Development Fees There is a general principle in municipal planning and finance that all development application fees (inclusive of Building and Planning) should recover the City’s cost for reviewing those applications. The intent is to avoid having the existing tax base (residents and business owners) subsidize the costs to the City incurred from new development. Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson) was retained by the City to complete a comprehensive update to the development approval application process fees. One of the objectives of Watson’s review wa s to determine the fee increases necessary to achieve full cost recovery. Based on Watson’s review, the City’s building permit application fees, as proposed, are intended to have full cost recovery. These Building Services fees, on average, have increased roughly 5 percent over those of the previous year. This is in response to inflationary increases seen on a global level, where in Canada we saw an increase of 8.1 percent at its height during the summer months. This increase is anticipated to address cost-of-living increases. Excluding City-initiated applications, Minor Variance, and Land Division applications, which are not intended to achieve cost recovery, the City’s current planning application fees only recover 78 percent of the costs of staff’s review of these development application files. The proposed fee increases included in Attachment 2 of this report will move the City’s fees for reviewing Planning Act applications closer to full cost recovery. Excluding Minor Variance, Land Division, and City-initiated applications, cost recovery performance will increase from 78 percent to almost 95 percent. For Official Plan Amendments, the move to full cost recovery was considered too great to be implemented through a one-time increase. Therefore, a more moderate fee increase is recommended at this time. Similarly, staff recommend not recovering the full cost for Minister Zoning Order Amendments, as these fees may be overly burdensome on residents that live in areas under these regulations. Details of the pr oposed fee increases are contained in Watson’s Planning Application Fee Review – Update Study, which was attached to Report to Council PLN 47-22, and summarized in Table 1 below. - 228 - FIN 03-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: 2023 User Fees Page 5 Table 1 - Current and Proposed Cost Recovery by Application Type Application Type Current Cost Recovery Proposed Cost Recovery Subdivision 53% 100% Condominium 82% 100% Official Plan 37% 69% Zoning By-Law Amendment 89% 100% Site Plan 98% 100% Minor Variance and Land Division 11% 15% City Initiated Applications 0% 0% These fee increases are necessary if the City wants to ensure that the application and review fees better reflect the City’s costs for reviewing development applications. The alternative will be to shift a greater portion of the cost for reviewing development applications onto Municipal tax assessment revenue. Attachments: 1.User Fee Survey Results 2.Proposed 2023 User Fees & Charges 3.Community Support Programs 4.Draft By-law to Confirm General Fees & Charges 2023 Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Danna Munns James Halsall Senior Budget & Financial Analyst Division Head, Finance Stan Karwowski Director, Finance & Treasurer Original Signed By:Original Signed By: Original Signed By: - 229 - FIN 03-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: 2023 User Fees Page 6 Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Original Signed By: - 230 - Attachment #1 to Report FIN 03-23 Survey Summary Question 1 Many City services enjoyed by the community are funded from property taxes. There are however some services that provide direct benefit to an individual, group, or business, rather than the community as a whole, and as such, the City charges a user fee directly to the individual or organization benefiting from the service. This means the in dividual/organization enjoying the service, pays for the service. Based on the Draft 2023 User Fee Schedule and information provided on the project page, do you believe you have a good understanding of how user fees are used? Answer (86 responses) 57% of respondents believe they have a good understanding of how user fees are used - 231 - Question 2 Is it fair for Pickering taxpayers to subsidize various user fees that other residents have to pay in order to participate in City-run programs and activities such as gym memberships, art lessons, music lessons, and more? Answer (86 responses) Respondents were evenly split on in their view of the fairness of taxpayers subsidizing user fees. - 232 - Question 3 Do you support the City increasing user fees annually based on the rate of inflation? Answer (86 responses) Slightly more than half of respondents believe that the City should increase rates based on inflation. - 233 - Question 4 It is important to be fair with user fees and costs. Therefore, the individual directly benefiting from a City service is the one paying for that service. Do you feel that any user fees should be exempt from cost recovery? If yes, please list the fees and why. Answer (86 responses) 66% of respondents indicated that no user fees should be exempt from cost recovery. If yes, please list the fees and why. User fees that impact seniors or youth, or persons with a disability Not for profit community groups Swimming lessons – both youth and seniors Community Centre/Recreation fees See Attachment 2 for description of current City community support programs. - 234 - Question 5 After reviewing the Draft 2023 User Fee Schedule, please provide any additional feedback you have. General response themes included: Importance of promoting accessible youth programs Consider breaks for low income/financially troubled families Fees for gym and other recreation programs seem high Consider removing or reducing Waterfront Parking See Attachment 2 for description of current City community support programs. - 235 - Attachment #2 to Report FIN 03-23 Schedule I - 236 - - 237 - - 238 - - 239 - - 240 - - 241 - - 242 - - 243 - - 244 - - 245 - - 246 - - 247 - - 248 - - 249 - - 250 - - 251 - - 252 - - 253 - - 254 - - 255 - - 256 - - 257 - - 258 - - 259 - - 260 - - 261 - - 262 - - 263 - - 264 - - 265 - - 266 - - 267 - - 268 - - 269 - - 270 - - 271 - - 272 - - 273 - - 274 - - 275 - - 276 - - 277 - - 278 - - 279 - - 280 - - 281 - - 282 - Attachment #3 to Report FIN 03-23 Community Support Programs Access to Recreation: The City’s Access to Recreation Policy minimizes financial barriers to participation. This policy is designed to ensure residents have full participation in recreation programs and services regardless of their income status. Low income residents who are eligible for assistance include those already receiving social assistance from Durham Region, households whose income is below the Low-Income Cut-Off, residents over the age of 65, and persons with disabilities. Funding for this program is provided from a number of sources including the City of Pickering, Durham Region, and the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program. In addition to the Access to Recreation Policy, where there are three or more children in the same family taking part in the same program, the third child will be charged half price. Discounts apply to the lower priced program within the current session. This includes registrations for swimming lessons and summer camps. Seniors Programming: The City offers a variety of free and discounted programs for Seniors. Current City of Pickering programs and events for Seniors 55+ can be found online at https://www.pickering.ca/en/adults-55-plus.aspx. A number of programs and events such as the Seniors Centre Without Walls, Spotlight Series and Active Living fair are free of charge, while other registered programs are offered at a lower rate than comparative adult programs. The city also partners with a number of Seniors Clubs and Groups such as the South Pickering Seniors, Rougemount Seniors and Claremont Golden Age Seniors Club. Each of the clubs offers a wide variety of free or low-cost programs in City of Pickering facilities. https://www.pickering.ca/en/living/adults-55-plus-resources.aspx Adults over 65 years receive a 50% rate reduction on memberships at the Recreation Complex. - 283 - Youth Programming: Current City of Pickering programs and events for Youth can be found online at https://www.pickering.ca/en/teen.aspx. A large number of programs and events are free of charge, including Skateboard pop ups, Basketball, Volleyball, Breakdancing and Improv while other registered programs are offered at a lower rate than comparative adult programs. Memberships are offered at a significant discount to the adult fees. Not For Profit Community Groups: Community groups and community sport organizations have reduced rentals rates to ensure their affordable access to our facilities. Community Grants Program: Each year the City of Pickering accepts grant applications from local non-profit community groups who provide programs, services and events to Pickering residents. In 2022, $77,500 was provided to various community organizations through this program. Information about this program can be found online at https://www.pickering.ca/en/city-hall/CommunityGrants.aspx - 284 - Attachment #4 to Report FIN 03-23 The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. 7983/23 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6191/03 and 7362/14 to confirm General Municipal Fees Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering enacted By-law 6191/03, as amended, on October 14, 2003 to confirm general municipal fees. Whereas Schedule “I” to By-law 6191/03 was updated and replaced under By-law, 6338/04, By-law 6519/05, By-law 6652/06, By-law 6677/06, By-law 6748/07 By-law 6857/08, By-law 6951/09, By-law 7032/10, By-law 7119/11, By-law 7194/12, By-law 7268/13, By-law 7339/14, By-law 7411/15, By-law 7478/16, By-law 7542/17, By-law 7605/18; By-law 7679/19; By-law 7740-20, 7823/21 and 7918/22; Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1.Schedule “I” to By-law Number 6191/03, as amended, is hereby deleted and Schedule “I” attached hereto is substituted therefore. 2.Schedule “B” to By-law Number 7362/14, as amended, is hereby deleted and replaced with City Development building fees included in Schedule “I”. By-law passed this 23rd day of January, 2023. __________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor __________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 285 - Report to Council Report Number: OPS 01-23 Date: January 23, 2023 From: Brian Duffield Director, Operations Subject: Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement -File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1.That Report OPS 01-23, regarding the Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement at the Pickering Civic Complex, be received; 2.That the proposal submitted in response to RFP2022-9 by Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation, in the amount of $803,142.98 (HST included), be approved; 3.That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the Net Project Cost to the City of $878,429.00 by a transfer from the Rate Stabilization Reserve; and, 4.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Executive Summary: RFP2022-9 was issued for the Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement at the Pickering Civic Complex. The existing roof is original from 1990, and is approaching the end of its serviceable life. This project involves turn-key replacement of the existing metal dome and insulation, including related components, and re-using the existing supporting steel structure to maintain the distinctive shape and appearance of the current dome. RFP2022-9 was released and made available to the public on the Bids & Tenders portal on Thursday, November 24, 2022. A mandatory site visit was held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The RFP closed on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Five companies submitted proposals for this project. The proposals were evaluated based on the company’s experience and qualifications, work plan, safety plan, and schedule. The highest ranking proposal submitted by Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation, in the amount of $803,142.98 (HST included), is recommended for approval. The total gross project cost is estimated to be $975,457.00 (HST included) and the total net project cost is estimated at $878,429.00 (net of HST rebate). - 286 - OPS 01-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement Financial Implications: 1. Tender Amount RFP2022-9 $710,746.00 HST (13%) Total Gross Tender Cost 92,396.98 $803,142.98 2. Estimated Project Costing Summary RFP2022-9 $710,746.00 Consulting 40,000.00 Testing & Inspection 20,000.00 Construction Contingency (12%) 92,490.00 Total Project Cost $863,236.00 HST (13%) 112,221.00 Total Gross Project Costs $975,457.00 HST Rebate (11.24%) (97,028.00) Total Net Project Cost $878,429.00 3. Approved Source of Funds - Community Centres Capital Budget Approved Code C10240.2201 Source of Funds Rate Stabilization Funds Available $1,000,000.00 Funds Required $878,429.00 Project Cost under (over) approved funds by $134,418.00 Discussion: Initially constructed in 1990, the Pickering Civic Complex is now 43 years old. Major building systems and components are now reaching maturity and are in need of repair or replacement as they reach end of life, including the domed roof of the Council Chambers. Localized repairs intended to extend that serviceable life were undertaken in 2021, but halted due to localized fire damage on the west side of the roof. Given the age and condition of the asset, it was determined that a full replacement was required. Approximately 18m (59 feet) in diameter with a skylight cupola located at its apex, the Council Chamber dome is a complex, engineered structure requiring specialized, custom-fabricated materials and shapes to construct. Design for its replacement began in 2021. Due to the challenging nature of this work and difficulties associated with accessing the roof, additional care was required in selecting a contractor with appropriate expertise in this type of construction. Surrounded by the rest of the Civic Complex on three sides, access to the roof is constrained by a number of existing building elements which must be protected as the work proceeds. Council chambers and surrounding areas are also located over the facility’s underground - 287 - OPS 01-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement parking garage, imposing weight limits on the types of equipment which can safely be used for construction. A request for proposal methodology was selected for procurement, rather than a tender, in order to ensure a more rigorous evaluation of contractor expertise and qualifications. Proponents were required to provide a detailed access and safety plan as part of their proposal submissions in order to assess the level of care and consideration required to complete the work while the rest of the Civic Complex remains operational and open to the public. Council Chambers itself must be closed for the duration of the project, which is expected to commence after the scheduled Council meeting at the end of June, and to be completed by September 30, 2023. Provisions have been made to relocate any scheduled functions and events normally intended to use Council Chambers to other venues during this time. Early award of the project is essential in order for the selected proponent to complete shop drawings; then order, receive, and fabricate the necessary materials in time to commence work immediately once the summer recess of Council begins. The City has previously retained Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation to replace the flat roof at Fire Station #6 in 2022, which was successfully completed. Award remains subject to receipt and approval of all documents required as pre-conditions of award, as identified in RFP2022-9. The highest ranking proposal submitted by Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation, in the amount of $803,142.98 (HST included), is recommended for approval. The total gross project cost is estimated to be $975,457.00 (HST included) and the total net project cost is estimated at $878,429.00 (net of HST rebate). - 288 - OPS 01-23 January 23, 2023 Subject: Council Chamber Dome Roof Replacement Attachment: 1.Supply & Services RFP2022-9 Summary Memo, dated January 9, 2023 Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By: Original Signed By: Brian Duffield Cathy Bazinet, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Director, Operations Manager, Procurement Original Signed By: Original Signed By: Vince Plouffe, OAA, MRAIC Stan Karwowski, MBA, CPA, CMA Division Head, Operations Services Director, Finance & Treasurer BD:vp Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By: Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer - 289 - Attachment #1 to Report OPS 01-23 - 290 - - 291 - Memo To: Susan Cassel January 18, 2023 City Clerk From: Catherine Rose Chief Planner Copy: Manager, Development Review & Urban Design Planner II Subject: Amending By-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street Amending By-law 7984/23 Statutory Public Meeting Date November 1, 2021 Planning & Development Committee Date September 6, 2022 Purpose and Effect of By-law To expand the list of permitted uses on the subject property and to facilitate the construction of a single-storey, multi-tenant building fronting the intersection of Brock Road and Bayly Street. Council Meeting Date January 23, 2023 Note The current zoning on the subject property permits an automobile service station only. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to expand the list of permitted uses to include the following: an office; automobile sales showroom; automobile service repair garage; office-associated commercial establishment; and printing shop. The applicant is proposing to construct a single-storey, 913 square metre, multi-tenant building on the subject property. The proposed uses for the building include 2 automobile sales offices and 4 service garages. On September 6, 2022, the Planning & Development Committee endorsed staff’s recommendation that the zoning provisions, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 35-22, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment. - 292 - January 18, 2023 Page 2 of 2 By-law 7984/23 (A 07/21) In November of 2022, the applicant submitted an application for Site Plan Approval to facilitate the construction of the multi-tenant building on the subject property. The Site Plan Approval application was presented at the January 10, 2023 Site Plan Advisory Committee meeting. The siting and design of the building is consistent with what was proposed through the rezoning application. Original Signed By Catherine Rose IL:ld J:\Documents\Development\D-3300\2021\A 07-21 - KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc\By-law Attachments By-law Text Schedule I Schedule II - 293 - The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. 7984/23 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 19, Range 3 B.F.C., City of Pickering (A 07/21) Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering received an application to rezone the subject lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3 B.F.C. in the City of Pickering to permit the development of an automobile sales outlet and an automobile service repair garage complex; And whereas an amendment to Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 5858/01, is therefore deemed necessary; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1. Schedules I and II Schedules I and II to this By-law with notations and references shown thereon are hereby declared to be part of this By-law. 2. Area Restricted The provisions of this By-law shall apply to those lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3 B.F.C., in the City of Pickering, designated “CA5” on Schedule I to this By-law. 3. General Provisions No building, structure, land or part thereof shall hereafter be used, occupied, erected, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with the provisions of this By-law. 4. Definitions In this By-law, (1) “Automobile Sales Showroom” means a building or part of a building where new or used vehicles are displayed and/or offered for sale, rent or lease. (2) “Automobile Service Repair Garage” means an establishment for the servicing or repairing of automobiles, but shall not include a body shop. (3) “Body Shop” means an establishment in which motor vehicle bodies are repaired and/or painted. - 294 - By-law No. 7984/23 Page 2 (4) “Building Height” means the vertical distance between the average grade as measured along the front wall, and in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet wall, or in the case of a mansard roof the deck line, or in the case of a gabled, hip or gambrel roof, the mean height level between eaves and ridge. Ornamental fixtures such as a cupola or antenna shall not be included in calculating the height of a building. (5) “Build-to-Zone” means an area of a property within which all or part of one (1) or more buildings or structure is to be located. (6) “Gross Floor Area” means the total area, expressed in square metres (m2) of each floor whether located above, at or below grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building at each floor level but excluding any porch, veranda, cellar, mechanical room or penthouse, or areas dedicated to parking within the building. For the purposes of this definition, the walls of an inner court shall be deemed to be exterior walls. (7) “Inoperative Vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is mechanically inoperative, and/or is in a state that precludes immediate use. (8) “Landscaped Area” means the open unobstructed space from ground to sky at grade which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of grass, flowers, bushes and other landscaping and includes any surfaced walk, patio, stairs or similar area but does not include any driveway, or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any curb, retaining wall, parking area, interior courtyard, or any easement for the purposes of underground or overhead utilities or services where located within a front yard or exterior side yard. (9) “Lot” means a parcel of land fronting on a street, whether or not occupied by a building or structure. (10) “Lot Frontage” means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot measured along a line parallel to and 6.0 metre distant from the front lot line. (11) “Lot Line” means a line delineating any boundary of a lot. (12) “Lot Line, Flankage Side” means the side lot line, which separated a lot from the street adjacent to it. (13) “Lot Line, Front” means the lot line, which separates a lot from the street in front of it. Where more than one (1) lot line separates a lot from the street, the front lot line shall be the shorter lot line. Where a lot is a through lot, the lot line abutting the wider street right-of-way shall be the front lot line. In the case of a through lot, where both streets are of the same width, the City may designate either street line as the front lot line. (14) “Lot Line, Interior Side” means a side lot line, which is not adjacent to a street. (15) “Lot Line, Rear” means the lot line opposite to, and most distant from, the front lot line, but where the side lot lines intersect, as in the case of a triangular lot, the rear lot line shall be represented by the point of intersection. - 295 - By-law No. 7984/23 Page 3 (16) “Lot Line, Side” means all lot lines, which join both a front lot line and a rear lot line. (17) “Office” means a building or part thereof, where administrative and clerical functions are carried out in the management of a business, profession, organization or public administration, but shall not include a medical office. (18) “Office-associated Commercial Establishment” means an establishment providing retail goods or equipment required for the daily operation of a business office or professional office, such as a stationery store, a computer store, or an office furniture store. (19) “Outdoor Storage” means the occasional or continuous keeping of goods, inventory, materials or machinery or equipment outside, but does not include damaged, impounded or inoperative vehicles. (20) “Printing Shop” means an establishment used for blueprinting, engraving, electro-typing, photocopying, plotting from disk, printing, stereotyping or typesetting. (21) “Yard” means any open, uncovered, unoccupied space appurtenant to a building. (22) “Yard, Flankage Side” means a side yard adjacent to a street. (23) “Yard, Front” means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the nearest wall of any main building on the lot for which the yard is required. (24) “Yard, Interior Side” means a side yard not adjacent to a street. (25) “Yard, Rear” means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and the nearest wall of any main building on the lot for which the yard is required. (26) “Yard, Side” means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and the nearest wall of any building or structure on the lot for which the yard is required. 5. Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations (“CA5” Zone) (1) Permitted Uses (“CA5” Zone) No person shall, within the lands zoned “CA5” on Schedule I to this By-law, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure for any purpose except for the following: a) Office b) Automobile Sales Showroom c) Automobile Service Repair Garage d) Office-associated Commercial Establishment e) Printing Shop - 296 - By-law No. 7984/23 Page 4 (2)Zone Regulations (“CA5” Zone) No person shall, within the lands zoned “CA5” on Schedule I to this By-law, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: a)Lot Frontage i)minimum – 45.0 metres b)Lot Area i)minimum – 0.5 of a hectare c)Building Setbacks i)no building or part of a building or structure shall be erected outside of the building envelope, as shown on Schedule II to this By-law ii)no building or part of a building or structure shall be erected within the building envelope, unless a minimum of 80 percent of the length of the build-to-zone, as shown on Schedule II to this By-law, contains a building or part of a building d)Building Height i)minimum – 5.0 metres e)Gross Floor Area (GFA)i)minimum – 900.0 square metres f)Landscaped Area i)minimum – 20 percent of the lot (3)Vehicular Parking Regulations a)Minimum Parking Requirements Office, Automobile Sales Showroom, Automobile Service Repair Garage 3.0 parking spaces per 100 square metres of Gross Floor Area (GFA) All other permitted uses 5.5 parking spaces per 100 square metres of GFA b)Surface Parking Spaces All surface parking shall be setback a minimum of 13.0 metres from the lot lines abutting Bayly Street and Brock Road. (4) Outdoor Storage and Display a)No outdoor storage or display of inoperative vehicles or equipment is permitted on the lot. b)Notwithstanding Section (4) a) above, the display of automobiles in association with an Automobile Sales Showroom shall be permitted on the lot. - 297 - By-law No. 7984/23 Page 5 c) No required parking space, as required in Section (3) a) above, may be used for the storage or display of automobiles. (5) Garbage Facilities All garage facilities shall be contained within a fully enclosed structure attached or integrated into a building. 6. Repeal of By-law Upon this By-law being in force and effect, By-law 5858/01 is hereby repealed. 7. By-law 2511 By-law 2511, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law as it applies to the area set out in Schedule I to this By-law. Definitions and subject matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by relevant provisions of By-law 2511. 8. Effective Date This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. By-law passed this 23rd day of January, 2023. ________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 298 - Bayly Street B r o c k R o a d Dillingham Road Clerk Mayor i N 7984/23Schedule I to By-Law Passed This 23rd Day of January 2023 CA5 45.7m 92 . 3 m 50 . 3 m 68.6m 21. 5 m 2 7 . 8 m - 299 - Bayly Street B r o c k R o a d N 2.0m Clerk Mayor 7984/23Schedule II to By-Law Passed This 23rd Day of January 2023 2.0m 2.0m 2.0m 2.0m 2.0m 25.0m 50 . 0 m 15. 7 m 5. 0 m 5.0m Build-to-Zone Building Envelope - 300 - Memo To: Susan Cassel City Clerk January 17, 2023 From: Catherine Rose Chief Planner Copy: Manager, Development Review & Urban Design Planner II Subject: Amending By-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/21 1023343 Ontario Inc. 4973 Brock Road (“Old Brock Road”) Amending By-law 7985/23 Statutory Public Meeting Date January 10, 2022 Planning & Development Committee Date September 6, 2022 Purpose and Effect of By-law To permit a detached dwelling on the subject property, in addition to the various commercial uses that are currently permitted. Council Meeting Date January 23, 2023 Note The applicant is proposing to rezone a portion of the subject property currently zoned “ORM-R5 – Oak Ridges Moraine – Hamlet Residential Five Zone” to “ORM-C2 – Oak Ridges Moraine –General Commercial Zone”. In addition, the applicant is proposing to permit a detached dwelling on the property, in addition to the various commercial uses permitted under the ORM-C2 Zone. The existing detached dwelling on the property is proposed to remain. On September 6, 2022, the Planning & Development Committee endorsed staff’s recommendation that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 41-22, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment, following the applicant entering into an encroachment agreement, or other agreements as may be required by the Region of Durham or City of Pickering, for the portion of the existing deck that encroaches onto the Old Brock Road right-of-way. - 301 - Page 2 of 2 January 17, 2023 By-law 7985/23 (A 10/21) On October 12, 2022, the Owner obtained a building permit to demolish the portion of the existing deck that encroaches onto the Old Brock Road right-of-way. As such, no encroachment agreement or other agreement is required by the Region of Durham or City of Pickering, as the dwelling is now located entirely on private property. No changes have been made to the By-law. Original Signed By Catherine Rose IL:ld J:\Documents\Development\D-3300\2021\A 10-21 - 1023343 Ontario Inc\12. By-law\Memo & By-law Attachments By-law Text Schedule I - 302 - The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. 7985/23 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Lots 9, 10, 14, Part of Lots 13, 15, Plan 43, and Lot 6, Part 1, Plan 12, City of Pickering (A 10/21) Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering received an application to rezone the subject lands being Lots 9, 10, 14, Part of Lots 13, 15, Plan 43, and Lot 6, Part 1, Plan 12, in the City of Pickering to permit a detached dwelling; And whereas an amendment to Zoning By-law 3037, as amended, is deemed necessary to permit such use; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1.Schedule I Schedule I attached hereto with notations and references shown thereon are hereby declared to be part of this By-law. 2.Area Restricted The provisions of this By-law shall apply to those lands being Lots 9, 10, 14, Part of Lots 13, 15, Plan 43, and Lot 6, Part 1, Plan 12, in the City of Pickering, designated “ORM-C2-3” on Schedule I to this By-law. 3.Text Amendment 1.Section 9.3.3, Special Conditions is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection following subsection 9.3.3.2, as follows: 9.3.3.3 – ORM-C2-3 a)In addition to the uses permitted within subsection 9.3.1, a detached dwelling shall be permitted on lands zoned “ORM-C2-3”, subject to the provisions of Section 8.5.2. 4.By-law 3037 By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 6640/06, is hereby further amended only to the extend necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law as it applies to the area set out in Schedule I to this By-law. Definitions and subject matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by relevant provisions of By-law 3037, as amended. - 303 - By-law No. 7985/23 Page 2 5. Effective Date This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. By-law passed this 23rd day of January, 2023. ________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 304 - Br o c k R o a d Central Street Vi c t o r i a S t r e e t Wellington Street Clerk Mayor i N 7985/23Schedule I to By-Law Passed This 23rd Day of January 2023 ORM-C2-3 47 . 9 m 57.5m 57.5m 47 . 9 m - 305 - Memo To: Susan Cassel January 16, 2023 City Clerk From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO Copy: Manager, Building Services & Deputy CBO Supervisor, Building Permits Subject: Amendment to Schedule A and Schedule A – Part B of By-law 7362/14 appointing Inspectors File: L-2000-021 Council currently has in place By-law 7362/14, which is required to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act within the City. This By-law includes a schedule of persons appointed pursuant to that Act. The recent hire of Nicole Maurer (effective November 28, 2022) requires Schedule A to be updated. Additionally, due to the continued backlog of building permit applications, and in order to meet provincially legislated timeframes, it has become necessary to outsource plans examination work to a third party contractor (RSM Building Consultants) for a limited period of time to reduce the current volume experienced within the Section. This By-law amendment will include a second Schedule A – Part B, which identifies the respective individuals, appointed as inspectors, who will be undertaking the plans review work and is extended until June 1, 2023. Funds for this third party plans review work are being sourced from 502230.10110 – Consulting & Professional budget, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy. Please find attached the amending By-law, which reflects the above-noted permanent and interim appointments. If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 2070. Original Signed By Kyle Bentley KB:ld Attachment Schedule A – Appointments Schedule A – Part B – Interim Appointments - 306 - The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. 7986/23 Being a By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law 7362/14 appointing Inspectors Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, chapter 23, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering is responsible for the enforcement of the Act within the City of Pickering; Whereas, pursuant to By-law 7362/14, Council appointed a Chief Building Official and such Inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of the Act within the City of Pickering; Whereas, as a result of recent staff changes, the By-law to appoint these individuals must be amended to reflect the change in staffing; Whereas, as a result of an increasing volume of permit applications, it has become necessary to outsource third party plans examination services; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: Schedule A of By-law 7362/14, as amended, is hereby deleted and replaced with Schedule A attached hereto; Schedule A – Part B attached hereto is hereby added and is subject to expire on June 1, 2023. By-law passed this 23rd day of January 2023. __________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor __________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 307 - Schedule A Appointments Item Column Column 1. Chief Building Official Kyle Bentley 2. Deputy Chief Building Official/Inspector Carl Kolbe 3. Inspector Steven Amaral 4. Inspector Stuart Caulfield 5. Inspector Joseph Domanski 6. Inspector David Escudero 7. Inspector Adam Fowler 8. Inspector Peter Furnell 9. Inspector Rachelle Gravel 10. Inspector Donald Guo 11. Inspector Steven Heidebrecht 12. Inspector Nicole Maurer 13. Inspector Steven Smythe 14. Inspector David Stawowczyk 15. Inspector Ardalan Tanha 16. Inspector Robert Watson 17. Inspector Andy Westcott 18. Inspector Litian Wei - 308 - Schedule A – Part B Interim Appointments Item Column Column 1. Inspector Barbara Mocny 2. Inspector Gerald Moore The above-noted interim appointments will expire on June 1, 2023 - 309 - Memo To:Susan Cassel January 18, 2023 City Clerk From:Paul Bigioni Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Copy:Director, City Development & CBO Subject:Request for Part Lot Control By-law -Owner: Zavala Developments Inc. - Blocks 54 to 83, Plan 40M-2743 File: PLC.40M-2743 The above-mentioned blocks are being developed in accordance with the appropriate Subdivision Agreement in such a manner to allow for the construction of 204 townhouse dwelling units. Attached is a location map and a draft by-law, enactment of which will exempt these lands from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act thus allowing the 204 townhouse dwelling units to be conveyed to private ownership. This draft by-law is attached for the consideration of City Council at its meeting scheduled for January 23, 2023. PB:ca Attachment Location Map Draft By-law -Cdf;of- P](KER]NG - 310 - Crowsnest Hollow Wh i t e s R o a d Grosbeak Trail Elizabeth MacKenzie Drive Block54 Block55 Block56 Block57 Block58 Block59 Bl o c k 60 Bl o c k 61 Block62 Block63 Block64 Blo c k 65 Block66 Bl o c k 67 Bl o c k 68 Block69 Block70 Block71 Block72 Block73 Block74 Bl o c k 75 Bl o c k 76 Block77 Block78 Bl o c k 79 Bl o c k 80 Bl o c k 81 Bl o c k 82 Bl o c k 83 1:3,000 SCALE: © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © Queens Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers all rights reserved.; © Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its suppliers all rights reserved.; City Development Department Location MapFile:Applicant:Property Description: Part Lot Control THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. Date: Jan. 09, 2023 ¯ Zavala Developments Inc Blocks 54 to 83, 40M-2743 L:\PLANNING\01-MapFiles\Legal\Part Lot Control\PartLotControl_40M2743.mxd -~l>f- PlCKERlNG - 311 - The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No.7987/23 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 54 to 83, Plan 40M-2743, Pickering from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. Whereas pursuant to the provisions of section 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as amended, the Council of a municipality may by by-law provide that section 50(5) of the Act does not apply to certain lands within a plan of subdivision designated in the by-law; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1.Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as amended shall cease to apply to Blocks 54 to 83, Plan 40M-2743. 2.This by-law shall remain in force and effect for a period of two years from the date of the passing of this by-law and shall expire on January 23, 2025. By-law passed this 23rd day of January, 2023. ________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 312 -