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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 3, 2023 Executive Committee Meeting Agenda April 3, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Butt 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. Page 1. Roll Call 2. Disclosure of Interest 3. Delegations Members of the public looking to provide a verbal delegation to Members of the Executive Committee 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 will appear in the public record and will be posted on the City’s website as part of the meeting minutes. 4. Matters for Consideration 4.1 Director, Community Services, Report CS 10-23 1 Don Beer Arena Parking Lot - Licence Renewal Agreement Recommendation: 1. That Report CS 10-23 regarding Don Beer Arena Parking Lot License Renewal Agreement be received; 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a licence renewal agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure – Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation set out in Attachment 1 for a further five year term, retroactive from March 1, 2022 to February 27, 2027, subject to revisions as may be required by the Director, Executive Committee Meeting Agenda April 3, 2023 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 2:00 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Butt For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 4.2 Director, Operations, Report OPS 11-23 9 The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Lease Agreement Renewal Recommendation: 1. That Report OPS 11-23 regarding the Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Lease Agreement Renewal be received; 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement for the for use of privately owned lands at 640 Liverpool Road and 609 Annland Street as a public parking lot, as set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, subject to the minor revisions agreeable to the Director, Operations and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. 4.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report SUS 04-23 28 2022 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review Recommendation: That Report SUS 04-23, regarding the release of the 2022 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review, be received for information. 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment Report to Executive Committee Report Number: CS 10-23 Date: April 3, 2023 From: Sarah Douglas-Murray Director, Community Services Subject: Don Beer Arena Parking Lot -Licence Renewal Agreement -File: A-1440-001 Recommendation: 1.That Report CS 10-23 regarding Don Beer Arena Parking Lot License Renewal Agreement be received; 2.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a licence renewal agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure – Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation set out in Attachment 1 for a further five year term, retroactive from March 1, 2022 to February 27, 2027, subject to revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and 3.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: The City of Pickering entered onto a licence agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure – Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation on June 6, 1990 respecting the property located in Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession Broken Front, Range 3, Geographic Township of Pickering (also known as the Don Beer Arena Parking Lot). This agreement has been extended for consecutive renewal terms since that time, lastly through Council Resolution #310/17 but expired on February 28, 2022. The Minister of Infrastructure – Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation is in agreement to extend the licence agreement for a period of five years, retroactive from March 1, 2022, being the commencement date of the proposed licence renewal agreement and ending on February 28, 2027. Financial Implications: Under the agreement the City is responsible for annual rent in the amount of $91,260.00 (plus HST), the full cost of maintenance of the lands for the purpose of vehicle parking associated with the Don Beer Arena, and for paying the annual taxes of approximately $4,780.00 (plus HST), or other similar charges levied against the lands. Discussion: The City of Pickering entered into the most recent licence agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure – Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation in June 2017 - 1 - CS 10-23 April 3, 2023 Subject: Don Beer Arena Parking Lot – Licence Renewal Agreement Page 2 (Resolution #310/17) respecting the property located in Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession Broken Front, Range 3, Geographic Township of Pickering (also known as the Don Beer Arena Parking Lot). The land is located within the hydro corridor adjacent to the Don Beer Arena and runs through the parking lot, as illustrated on the location map (Attachment 2). This agreement expired on February 28, 2022. In order for the City of Pickering to continue providing vehicular parking for Don Beer Arena users, a further licence renewal agreement (subject to revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City, Solicitor) is required. The Director, Community Services recommends that a licence renewal agreement for a five year term retroactive from March 1, 2022, being the commencement date of the proposed licence renewal agreement and ending on February 28, 2027 be entered into. Attachments: 1. Licence Renewal Agreement 2. Location Map Prepared/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Sarah Douglas-Murray Director, Community Services :sdm Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer - 2 - Attachment 1 to Report CS 10-23 1 HYDRO CORRIDOR Licence Renewal -Sept. 2022 LICENCE OF LAND RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN: HIS MAJESTY THE KING IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by THE MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE (hereinafter called the "Licensor") -and - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING (hereinafter called the "Licensee") WHEREAS: A. Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation acting as agent on behalf of His Majesty The King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure entered into a Licence Agreement with the Licensee, dated March 1st, 2017 (the “Licence Agreement”), regarding certain lands located in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, described as Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession Broken Front, Range 3, Geographic Township of Pickering, comprising an area of approximately 2.34 acre(s), (the “Licence Lands”) for the purpose of parking roadworthy vehicles in conjunction with users of Don Beer Arena only; B. The Minister of Infrastructure is responsible for certain aspects of the government’s real property pursuant to the Ministry of Infrastructure Act, S.O. 2011, c. 9, Sched 27; C. Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation confirms that it is the designated agent of the Minister of Infrastructure with authority to act in respect of the Licence Agreement. IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the Licensor and the Licensee agree as follows: 1. The Licence Agreement is hereby renewed, subject to the terms set out below. 2. “Licensor” shall include for the purpose of any exculpatory clause and/or indemnity included in favour of the Licensor, Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation. 3. The Term of the Licence Agreement shall be five (5) years, commencing on the 1st day of March, 2022. 4. The Licensee shall pay to the Licensor a Licence Fee in the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty dollars ($91,260.00), plus all applicable taxes, payable in advance on the first day of March each and every year during the renewed Term. HONI File #: PICKERING T 632.1-504 - 3 - 2 5. The Licensee shall pay to the Licensor an amount equal to Seventy Five percent (75%) of the annual realty taxes or grants and/or payments in lieu thereof payable with respect to the Licence Lands, as owned by the Licensor and used by the Licensee pursuant to the Licence Agreement for the purposes stated herein. 6. The current Pre-Payment Authorization Agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee respecting the License Agreement shall be deemed to be amended to apply to the License Agreement as renewed herein and it shall automatically authorize the Licensor to debit the Licensee’s bank account for the increased amount of the Licence Fee set out in section 4 above, for all increased payments payable from time to time under section 5 above and for any other payments that might be agreed upon in writing by the Licensor and the Licensee from time to time. 7. The Licensor’s address for service of notice pursuant to the notice section of the Licence Agreement and other related particulars are amended as follows: Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation Real Estate Transactions 1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2000 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z3 Attention: Director, Hydro Land Transactions Telephone: (437) 537-5511 Facsimile: (416) 327-3942 With a copy to: Attention: Director, Legal Services (Real Estate) 1 Dundas Street West Suite 2000 Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3 Facsimile: 416-327-3376 8. The Licensee acknowledges that this Agreement and any related information, documents and/or Data (as defined in the Open Data Directive) may be released pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Ontario) or the Open Data Directive issued under the Management Board of Cabinet Act (Ontario), as each may be amended or replaced from time to time. 9. All terms which are defined in the Licence Agreement shall have the same meaning when used in this Licence Renewal Agreement unless they are amended herein. 10. Except as they may be amended by this Licence Renewal Agreement, all of the terms and conditions of the Licence Agreement shall apply to the renewed Term and shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Licensor and the Licensee. 11. This Licence Renewal Agreement may be offered and accepted by electronic or facsimile transmission and by different parties in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery by facsimile or by electronic HONI File #: PICKERING T 632.1-504 - 4 - 3 transmission in portable document format of an executed counterpart is as effective as delivery of an originally executed counterpart. HONI File #: PICKERING T 632.1-504 - 5 - 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Licence Renewal Agreement. Signed by the Licensee at this day of 20 . THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Per:______________________________________ Name: Title: Per:______________________________________ Name: Title: I/We have authority to bind the Corporation Signed by the Licensor at_________________this day of _____________________20 . HIS MAJESTY THE KING IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by THE MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE, as represented by ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION Per: Name: Title: Authorized Signing Officer HONI File #: PICKERING T 632.1-504 - 6 - 5 Schedule “A” HONI File: PICKERING T 632.1-504 Tenant: THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Legal Description: Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession Broken Front, Range 3, Geographic Township of Pickering, Now City of Pickering Licensed Area: 2.34 acres Lands Owned by His Majesty the King in the Right of Ontario Licence Lands HONI File #: PICKERING T 632.1-504 - 7 - Attachment 2 to Report CS 10-23 - 8 - 3 Report to Executive Committee Report Number: OPS 11-23 Date: April 3, 2023 From: Brian Duffield Director, Operations Subject: The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Lease Agreement Renewal -File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1. That Report OPS 11-23 regarding the Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Lease Agreement Renewal be received; 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement for the for use of privately owned lands at 640 Liverpool Road and 609 Annland Street as a public parking lot, as set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, subject to the minor revisions agreeable to the Director, Operations and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Executive Summary: The attached Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) between the Corporation of the City of Pickering, as tenant, and The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership by its general partner 2864543 Ontario Inc. as landlords, will continue to provide much needed additional public parking near the south end of Liverpool Road. The leased site has an area of 1.44 acres and accommodates approximately 51 automobiles, including three accessible parking spots. A location map of the site is included as Attachment 2 to this Report. Access to the site is off the south side of Annland Street, approximately 96 meters west of Liverpool Road. The site is well located to provide parking for visitors to Frenchman’s Bay, including Millennium Square, Beachfront Park, Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park and various shops and businesses located in and around Nautical Village at the foot of Liverpool Road. Upon execution of the original Lease in 2018, the City performed upgrades to the site in the form of adding gravel to the parking lot, installing a catch basin, parking curbs and repairing the perimeter fence and gate. The Lease is for a term of five years notwithstanding the foregoing, this Lease is terminable by either party with 60 days’ written notice to the other party. The rent for the term is $1,600.00 per month plus applicable taxes and operating expenses. The City will be responsible for the maintenance of the site during the term of the Lease. - 9 - OPS 11-23 April 3, 2023 Subject: The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Lease Agreement Renewal Page 2 Financial Implications: During the term of the Lease, the City will be required to pay the following: 1. Rent in the amount of $19,200.00 per year in equal monthly installments of $1,600.00 plus applicable HST for the five-year term of the Lease. 2. Charges for any electricity and other utilities used in connection with the site. 3. Applicable property taxes and insurance costs. 4. Maintenance costs for the site. 5. Costs of any fixtures, chattels, improvements, installations, alterations or additions, if any, from time to time made, erected or installed on the site by the City. Discussion: Many of the City’s lakefront amenities, including Millennium Square, Frenchman’s Bay, Beachfront Park and Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park, are accessed from the south end of Liverpool Road. This area of the City is a destination for both residents and visitors, especially from April to October. There is a need for additional public parking to relieve traffic congestion and to enhance public access to the enjoyment of the lakefront area. To provide much needed additional parking near the intersection of Liverpool Road and Annland Road, staff recommend that Council approve the renewal of the attached Lease. The site has an area of 1.44 acres and will accommodate approximately 51 automobiles, including three accessible parking spots. A location map of the site is included as Attachment 2 to this Report. Access to this site is off the south side of Annland Street, approximately 96 meters west of Liverpool Road. The site is currently a gravel lot, with parking curbs surrounded by existing fencing. The original Lease executed in 2018 was between the City and Richard John Avis and Walter Keith Avis as landlords. The lands were sold in 2021 and an assignment of Lease was executed with the new landlords on October 12, 2021 between the City and The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership by its general partner 2864543 Ontario Inc. The term of this Lease is five years with the option for either party to terminate upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party. The Lease requires the City to bear any cost associated with property taxes, maintenance and insurance. The Lease also contains a provision whereby the City must indemnify the landlords in respect of any liabilities associated with the use of the site as a parking lot. The Lease has been reviewed by City Legal Services. The terms of the Lease are commercially reasonable, therefore, staff recommend that Council approve the renewal of the Lease for a five-year term. Attachments: 1. Draft Lease Agreement. 2. Location Map of the Site. - 10 - OPS 11-23 Subject: The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Lease Agreement Renewal April 3, 2023 Page 3 Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By: Original Signed By: Rob Gagen Manager, Parks & Property Brian Duffield Director, Operations BD:nm Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By: Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer - 11 - Attachment #1 to Report OPS 11-23 Lease Agreement This Lease is made as of the 9th day of May, 2023 Between: The Corporation of the City of Pickering (the "City") -and - The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership by its general partner 2864543 Ontario Inc. (collectively, the "Landlord") Article I Interpretation Definitions 1. In this Lease, (a) "Basic Rent" means the rent payable by the City pursuant to Section 14; (b) "Business Day" means any day of the week except Saturday, Sunday or any statutory or civic holiday observed in the Province of Ontario; (c) "Commencement Date" means the 9th day of May, 2023; (d) "Land" means the lands municipally known as 640 Liverpool Road and 609 Annland Street, Pickering, and legally described in Schedule "A"; (e) "Lease" means this lease as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions hereof; (f) “Property Tax” means all real estate taxes, general taxes, school taxes, levies, rates, duties, assessments and charges imposed against real property, buildings, structures, equipment, facilities and improvements by municipal or other governmental authorities having jurisdiction excluding any public or local improvement charges levied in conjunction with or as a result of any original construction of the Land or any expansion thereof and excluding any taxes which are primarily of a nature of taxes on income, capital, business, placement of business or otherwise personal to the Landlord and not primarily of a nature of taxes on real property; - 12 - 2 (g) “Proportionate Share” means a fraction which has as its numerator the area of the Site, in square metres, and as its denominator the area of the Land, in square metres; (h) “Rent” means the aggregate of Basic Rent and all other sums of money or charges required to be paid by the City under this Lease; (i) “Site” means that portion of the Land as shown on the sketch attached as Schedule "B" being an area of approximately 2,090 square metres; and, (j) “Term” means the term of this Lease as set out in Section 1 1 and any extension or renewal thereof. Headings 2. The division of this Lease into articles, sections, subsections and schedules and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Lease. Schedule 3. The following Schedules are incorporated into and form part of this Lease: Schedule "A" Legal Description of the Land. Schedule "B" Location Map of Lease Limits with The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership. Severability 4. All of the provisions of this Lease are to be construed as covenants even where not expressed as such. If any such provision is held to be or rendered invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then it shall be considered separate and severable from this Lease and the remaining provisions of this Lease shall remain in force. Number 5. Wherever a word importing the singular number only is used in this Lease, such word shall include the plural. Words importing either gender or firms or corporations shall include the other gender and individuals, firms or corporation where the context so requires. Governing Law 6. This Lease shall be governed by, and interpreted and enforced in accordance with, the laws in force in the Province of Ontario. - 13 - 3 Entire Agreement 7. This Lease and the Schedules attached hereto constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning the Site and may only be amended or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by both parties. Article II Grant and Use Grant 8. In consideration of the performance by the City of its obligations under this Lease, the Landlord leases the Site to the City for the Term, and any renewal term, and covenants to observe and perform all of the covenants and obligations to be observed and performed by the Landlord under this Lease. In consideration of the performance by the Landlord of its obligations under this Lease, the City takes the Site on lease from the Landlord and covenants to pay the Rent and to observe and perform all other covenants to be observed and performed by the City under this Lease. Use of Premises 9. The City, its employees, agents, servants, invitees, licensees and members of the general public shall be permitted to use the Site for the purpose of public parking, and shall be entitled to vehicular and pedestrian access to and from the parking spaces over the driveway and walkway portions of the Site to and from the adjacent public highway. The Site shall be open for public use as a parking lot 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The City shall not be permitted to use the Site for any other purpose without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Nuisance 10. The City shall not carry on any business or do or suffer any act or thing which constitutes a nuisance or which is offensive or an annoyance to the Landlord or other occupants of the Land. - 14 - 4 Article III Term Term 11. The term of this Lease is five (5) years commencing on the 9th day of May, 2023 and ending on the 8th day of May, 2028. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Lease is terminable by either party on 60 days written notice to the other party. 12. [Intentionally Deleted] Overholding 13. If the City remains in possession of the Site after the expiry of the Term, or any renewal term, there shall be no tacit renewal of this Lease, notwithstanding statutory provisions or legal presumption to the contrary, and the City shall be deemed to be occupying the Site as a tenant from month to month at the Basic Rent in effect during the last month of the Term, or renewal term, and otherwise upon the same terms, covenants and conditions as are set forth in this Lease insofar as they are applicable to a monthly tenancy. Article IV Rent Basic Rent 14. The City shall pay to the Landlord as Basic Rent during the Term in lawful money of Canada the sum of $19,200.00, plus applicable H.S.T., per annum in equal monthly instalments of $1 ,600.00, plus applicable H.S.T., each on the first day of each calendar month during the Term, the first of such payments to be made on the Commencement Date or on the first day of the calendar month next following the Commencement Date if the Commencement Date is not on the first day of a calendar month. If the Commencement Date is not the first day of a calendar month, then Basic Rent for such month shall be pro-rated on a per diem basis, based upon a period of 365 days. Upon the Commencement Date, and each year thereafter, the City shall deliver to the Landlord twelve post-dated cheques for the monthly Basic Rent due for the next twelve months of the Term and any renewal thereof. Manner of Payment 15. The City shall make all payments of Rent by ETF auto deposit to the Landlord (or to such other person as the Landlord may designate by notice) at the address specified in Section 39 (or such other address as the Landlord may designate by notice). - 15 - 5 Article V Taxes Property Taxes 16. The City shall pay, when due, its Proportionate Share of the Property Taxes imposed against the Land during the Term, and any renewal term, directly to the taxing authority and provide proof of such payment to the Landlord within 15 days of payment. Right to Contest 17. The City has the right to contest or review the assessment of the Site for Property Taxes by legal proceedings or in such manner as the City in its opinion deems advisable. Any proceedings or other steps taken by the City, if instituted, shall be conducted diligently at its own expense. No such contest shall defer or suspend the City's obligation to pay Property Taxes pending the contest. If the Landlord undertakes such contest in respect of the Site, the City will be credited with its Proportionate Share of Property Taxes recovered, less the Landlord's reasonable cost of recovery. Article VI Utility Costs Utilities 18. The City agrees to pay or cause to be paid all charges for electricity, light, or power used, rendered or supplied upon or in connection with the Site throughout the Term, and any renewal term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City acknowledges and agrees that as of the Commencement Date, there is no hydro installed on the Site and in the event the City requires hydro to be installed on the Site, the City shall install hydro on the Site at its sole cost and expense. Any work to be carried out and completed by the City relating to hydro installation on the Site shall be completed in accordance with Sections 20 to 23 of this Lease, and the City shall perform such work in a manner that does not interfere with the use of the Land by the Landlord or its servants, agents, employees and invitees. - 16 - 6 Article VII Maintenance, Repairs and Alterations Maintenance and Repair of Site 19. The City, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain and keep or cause to be maintained and kept in good and substantial state of repair the Site and be solely responsible for ensuring the provision of maintenance to the Site during the Term, and any renewal term, including, (a) maintaining the access driveway and walkways, gravel drive aisles and parking surface, access gate, curb stops, and landscaping; (b) repairing potholes and other defects; (c) removing trash and debris; (d) snow and ice removal; and, (e) at the option of the City, in its sole and absolute discretion, providing security on the Site it being understood that the Landlord is not responsible for the security of the Site. 20. The City shall obey all federal, provincial and municipal laws, acts, ordinances, regulations, orders-in-council and by-laws which could in any way pertain to the work relating to the City's Improvements. 21. All alterations, renovations and new construction are subject to approval by the Landlord, acting reasonably. All related permit fees and costs, including the provision of any diagrams, architectural plans and architectural fees, are at the expense of the City. 22. The City covenants not to make or erect on the Site any installations, alterations, or additions without submitting drawings and specifications to the Landlord and without obtaining the Landlord's prior written consent in each instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The City must further obtain the Landlord's prior written consent to any material change or changes in such drawings and specifications submitted as aforesaid. Liens 23. The City shall ensure that no lien or claim for lien is registered against any portion of the Land or against the Landlords or the City's interest therein for services or materials supplied at the request of the City. If a lien or claim for lien is registered or filed against title to the Land, the City shall, within 30 days after it has received notice from the Landlord, procure the discharge thereof, failing which the Landlord, at its option, may discharge the lien or claim for lien by - 17 - 7 paying the amount claimed to be due into court and the amount so paid shall be paid forthwith by the City to the Landlord. Removal of City's Improvements 24. The City, at its sole and unfettered option, may remove any of the City's Improvements which it has installed provided it restores the Site, as nearly as possible, to the state it was in before the commencement of the Term. Upon the expiry of the Term, or any renewal term, any of the City's Improvements remaining on the Site (which the City has not elected to remove) shall become the property of the Landlord without compensation to the City. Article VIII Insurance and Indemnity City’s Insurance 25. The City, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and keep in full force and effect during the Term of this Lease, and any renewal term, comprehensive general liability insurance, identifying the Landlord as an additional insured, pertaining to the City's liability to others in respect of injury, death or damage to property occurring upon, in or about the Site, with coverage for any one occurrence or claim of not less than $7,000,000.00. 26. The City shall provide to the Landlord an insurance certificate completed by the City's insurance provider confirming such coverage. Indemnification 27. The City covenants to indemnify the Landlord against any and all claims, actions, damages and liability (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all claims for personal injury, death and/or property damage) and also damages arising from any breach of this Lease by the City or from any act or omission of the City or those for whom the City is at law responsible in or around the Site and against all costs incurred in connection with any such claim arising from the City's use and occupation of the Site. The Landlord shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any property belonging to the City or to any other persons or for any injury to any person while such person or property is on the Site unless such loss, damage or injury is caused directly by the negligence of the Landlord, or those for whom the Landlord is at law responsible. - 18 - 8 Article IX Remedies on Default Landlord's Right to Re-Enter 28. If the Rent remains unpaid for 15 days after the City has received notice thereof, then it shall be lawful for the Landlord at any time thereafter to re-enter the Site. Landlord's Right to Remedy Default 29. In addition to all other remedies the Landlord may have under this Lease and in law, if the City is in default of any of its obligations under this Lease other than the payment of Rent, and such default has continued for a period of 30 days after receipt of notice by the City (or such longer period as may be required in the circumstances to cure such default, except in an emergency where the Landlord will not be required to give notice), the Landlord, without prejudice to any other rights which it may have with respect to such default, may remedy such default and the cost thereof shall be added to the Rent due on the next succeeding date on which Rent is payable. City's Right to Remedy Default 30. In addition to all other remedies the City may have under this Lease and in law, if the Landlord is in default of any of its obligations under this Lease and such default has continued for a period of 30 days after receipt of notice by the Landlord (or such longer period as may reasonably be required in the circumstances to cure such default, except in an emergency where the City will not be required to give notice), the City, without prejudice to any other rights which it may have with respect to such default, may remedy such default and the cost thereof to the City shall forthwith be paid by the Landlord to the City. Waiver 31. No condoning, excusing or overlooking by either party of any default, breach or non-observance by the other at any time or times in respect of any covenant, obligation or agreement under this Lease shall operate as a waiver of such party's rights hereunder in respect of any continuing or subsequent default, breach or non-observance, or so as to defeat or affect in any way the rights of the Landlord or the City herein in respect of any such continuing or subsequent default or breach, and no waiver shall be inferred from or implied by anything done or omitted by the Landlord or the City save only an express waiver in writing. - 19 - 9 Article X Priority of Lease Sale of Land 32. The Landlord shall not sell, assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of its interest in the Land unless such sale, assignment or transfer is made subject to this Lease and all of the rights of the City hereunder. Subordination 33. The City shall not be required to subordinate this Lease to any mortgagee, chargee or other encumbrancer unless the Landlord has first obtained from any such mortgagee, chargee or other encumbrancer a non-disturbance agreement in form acceptable to the City whereby such encumbrancer agrees that, so long as the City is not in default under any of the terms and conditions of this Lease, the City will not be disturbed in its possession of the Site and to provide further that said mortgagee, chargee or encumbrancer, in the event that it goes into possession of the Land, including the Site, shall be bound by all of the terms and covenants of this Lease, The Landlord covenants to make its best efforts to obtain a non-disturbance agreement from any existing mortgagee. Article Xl Landlord's Covenants, Representations and Warranties Quiet Enjoyment 34. The Landlord shall permit the City to peaceably possess and enjoy the Site during the Term, and any renewal term, without any interference from the Landlord, or any person lawfully claiming by, from or under the Landlord provided the City is not in default. Landlord's Representations and Warranties 35. The Landlord represents and warrants to the City that: (a) to the best of its knowledge, there has not been, is not now and will not at any time during the Term, and any renewal term, be any Environmental Contaminant ("Environmental Contaminant" includes any hazardous or toxic substances or materials, including without limitation, products of waste, contaminants, pollutants, dangerous substances, mold, noxious substances, explosive or improperly handled friable materials including asbestos, PCBs and substances or any other materials declared or defined to be hazardous, toxic, contaminant or pollutant in or pursuant to any law of any authority) located, stored, manufactured, refined, disposed of, produced, processed or incorporated in or on any part of the Land, the Site, or the surrounding lands; - 20 - 10 (b) it has good and marketable title to the Land and is lawfully entitled to grant and is capable of granting to the City a valid lease for the Site; (c) to the best of its knowledge, there is no law, by-law, regulation, direction or notice of any governmental authority having jurisdiction or any registered restriction or agreement against the title to the Land which would prevent the use of the Site by the City for the purposes set out in this Lease; and, (d) The Landlord shall indemnify and save harmless the City from and against any and all actions, losses, damages, claims, costs and expenses (including solicitors' fees on a solicitor and client basis) to which the City shall or may become liable by reason of any misrepresentation or breach of any warranty by the Landlord under this Section 36. Article Xll Miscellaneous Signs 36. The City, at its sole cost and expense, may install and maintain signs on the Site advising the public of the availability of parking on the Site, or any other signs it considers necessary for the proper conduct of its operation on the Site. Delay 37. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, if either party is bona fide delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any term, covenant or act required hereunder by reason of strikes, labour troubles, inability to procure materials or services, power failure, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrection, sabotage, rebellion, war, act of God, or other reason whether of a like nature or not which is not the fault of the party delayed in performing work or doing acts required under the terms of this Lease, then performance of such term, covenant or act is excused for the period of the delay, and the party so delayed shall be entitled to perform such term, covenant or act within the appropriate time period after the expiration of the period of such delay, provided that nothing herein contained shall in any way excuse the City from the prompt payment of Rent. Notice 38. Any notice, demand or other communication (in this Section, a "notice") required or permitted to be given or made under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given or made if, (a) delivered in person during normal business hours on a Business Day and left with a receptionist or other responsible employee of the relevant party at the applicable address set forth below; - 21 - 11 (b) sent by prepaid first class mail; or, (c) sent by any electronic means of sending messages, including telex or facsimile transmission, which produces a paper record ("Electronic Transmission") during normal business hours on a Business Day or, if not sent on a Business Day, such notice shall be deemed to have been sent on the Business Day next following; in the case of a notice to the Landlord, addressed to it at: Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Group 178 Hopedale Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4K 3N2 Attention: Greg Silas notice to the City, addressed to it at: The Corporation of the City of Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LIV 6K7 Attention: City Clerk Fax: 905.420.9685 Each notice sent shall be deemed to have been received: (a) on the day it was delivered and as stated in Subsection 39(a) above; (b) on the third Business Day after it was mailed (excluding each Business Day during which there existed any general interruption of postal services due to strike, lockout or other cause); or, (c) on the same day that it was sent by Electronic Transmission, or on the first Business Day thereafter if the day on which it was sent by Electronic Transmission was not a Business Day. 39. Either party may change its address for notice by giving notice to the other party as provided in this Section. Status Statement 40. The City, at the request of the Landlord and upon not less than 30 days' prior notice, shall execute and deliver a statement in writing certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force (or, if modified, stating the modifications), the amount of Rent payable, the dates to which any amount provided in this Lease to be paid by the City to the Landlord has been paid and stating whether or not there is any existing default under this Lease on the part of the Landlord of which the City has notice. - 22 - 12 Assignment and Subletting 41. The City shall not assign this Lease or sublet all or any portion of the Site without the prior written consent of the Landlord which consent may not be unreasonably withheld. Landlord's Consent 42. Where the Landlord's consent or approval is required by this Lease to any act of the City, such consent or approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and the response of the Landlord shall be communicated to the City within 10 days of the receipt of a request for such consent or approval, failing which the Landlord shall be deemed to have been given such consent or approval. Registration of Lease 43. The City may, at its option and its sole cost and expense, register a notice of this Lease in the Land Registry Office for Durham (No. 40) and the Landlord will co-operate with the City to facilitate such registration, provided that the form of such notice shall only include information relating to the Term and the Landlord has provided its written consent, acting reasonably, to the notice being registered. Successors and Assigns 44. This Lease shall ensure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective successors (including any successor by reason of amalgamation or statutory arrangement) and permitted assigns. In Witness Whereof the parties have executed this Lease. - 23 - ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 13 Schedules 45. Schedules “A” and “B” attached hereto form part of this Agreement. In Witness Whereof the parties have executed this Lease. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership by its general partner 2864543 Ontario Inc Greg Silas - 24 - 14 Schedule “A” Legal Description of the Land PIN26319-0614 (LT) PCL 6-1 Sec M89; Lt 6 PI M89 (Pickering) Except Pt 76 Exprop PI 95; Pickering PIN 26319-0615 (LT) PCL 7-2 Sec M89; Lt 7 PI M89 (Pickering) Except Pt 77 Exprop PI 95; Pickering - 25 - Schedule “B” Location Map of Lease Limits with The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership - 26 - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! !!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! 640 1294 607 1280 1290 1292 1282 1288 609 661 653 649 645 641 657 660 602 616 604 618 620606 661 663 1272 1274 1272 1274 ANNLAND STREET WHARF STREET LI V E R P O O L R O A D SCALE: Engineering Services Department Location Map The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership Jan 26, 2023 DATE: q 1:687 Attachment #2 to Report OPS 11-23 - 27 - Report to Executive Committee Report Number: SUS 04-23 Date: April 3, 2023 From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO Subject: 2022 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review - File: D-7300 Recommendation: That Report SUS 04-23, regarding the release of the 2022 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review, be received for information. Executive Summary: The 5th Annual Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review, as set out in Attachment #1, provides a high level, reader-friendly summary that highlights City achievements, events, programs and projects. The document promotes the efforts of the City of Pickering and our community partners, and serves to inspire others to connect and get involved. The Year-in-Review will be posted online and be promoted through the City’s different communication channels. Financial Implications: Not applicable to this report. Discussion: The City of Pickering’s sustainability efforts address a variety of initiatives, including community engagement, pollinators, waste diversion, local food, sustainable development, climate change, natural environment, and more. In 2022, staff delivered both in-person and virtual events and programs to engage with the community, including for example, tree plantings, pollinator projects, litter cleanups, Pickering Farmers’ Market and educational webinars. The City also worked on projects that are critical to the social, economic, and environmental health of the community, such as the Integrated Sustainable Design Standards and the Community Climate Adaptation Project. It is important for the public to be aware of the activities and achievements that are occurring in their community. To achieve this, staff developed comprehensive education and marketing campaigns, using the website, social media, eNewsletters, events, presentations to external groups, curbside and digital signage, community page, etc. However, considering the large volume of messages that residents receive from a variety of sources, the Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review is meant to provide a reader-friendly synopsis of activities and quantitative metrics (where applicable). Attachment: 1. 2022 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review - 28 - SUS 04-23 April 3, 2023 Subject: 2022 Sustainable Year-in-Review Page 2 Prepared By: Original Signed By Melanie Edmond, BSc Coordinator, Sustainability Original Signed By Chantal Whitaker, BESc (Hons), CSR-P Manager, Sustainability & Strategic Environmental Initiatives Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Kyle Bentley, P.Eng Director, City Development & CBO ME:ld Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer - 29 - Attachment #1 to Report SUS 04-23 2022 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review - 30 - Table of Contents A Message from the CAO 1 Enhancing the Natural Environment 2 Partnerships with Local Businesses 3 Engaging with Our Community 7 Reducing Waste 11 Looking Towards the Future 12 - 31 - 2022 Year-in-Review A Message from the CAO 1 | Page I am thrilled to present the City’s key sustainability highlights and accomplishments from 2022. Staff continued to further the City’s sustainability journey through meaningful partnerships, programs, and services, with a sharp focus on making positive, long-lasting change. I was honoured to be named one of Canada’s Clean50 award honourees. The annual awards program celebrates Canada’s top leaders in sustainability, and I was proud to represent all of the great work being done by staff in support of the forward-thinking policies set by Council. The City’s new Integrated Sustainable Design Standards, net zero community infrastructure projects (Pickering Heritage & Community Centre and the Redman House Program Centre), naturalization projects with local businesses, and the new fishing line receptacles along Pickering’s waterfront are a few of the innovative initiatives I invite you to learn more about. As we reflect on the meaningful work that has enriched the community, we are both energized and driven by the possibilities that lie ahead as the City continues on its sustainability journey. By working together, Pickering will continue to evolve as an inclusive, sustainable, and engaged community. Visit pickering.ca/sustainable to learn how you can get involved. Marisa Carpino Chief Administrative Officer - 32 - 2022 Year-in-Review A Message from the CAO 2 | Page Enhancing Parks and Boulevards As part of the City's annual tree planting program, over 400 trees were planted across City boulevards and parks including: Creekside, Denmar, Beechlawn, Village East, Glendale, Forestbrook, Shadybrook and J. McPherson Park. These efforts were completed to help increase tree canopy and shade opportunities around play-units and walkways. Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Pollinators, such as butterflies, birds, and bees, play a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment and sustainable food system. As part of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge – Leadership Circle, the City committed to completing 10 actions to support pollinator populations. This included native species plantings, and educational campaigns to increase pollinator awareness throughout the community. Raised pollinator garden bed near Pickering City Hall - 33 - Enhancing the Natural Environment 2022 Year-in-Review 3 | Page Beachfront Shoreline Restoration A shoreline stabilization project was completed in the spring of 2022 in Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, as part of the Parks Master Plan implementation. It involved the removal of old cottage foundations and the addition of boulders to protect the Lake Ontario shoreline from wave action and further erosion. Additionally, tree and shrub plantings were completed to restore the area and to further stabilize the lake bank. Clear Your Gear The City partnered with Ontario Power Generation on the ‘Clear Your Gear’ project, a volunteer-led recycling network that keeps wildlife and residents safe from improperly disposed fishing lines, which can pose a major safety risk to wildlife, people, and property. Last summer, the City installed six fishing line receptacles along Pickering’s waterfront (in high traffic areas) to help reduce the amount of fishing lines left in Frenchman’s Bay, and to divert them from landfills. The collected line is shipped to a special recycling facility. Recycled monofilament fishing line is used for many purposes, including the manufacturing of Berkley Fish Habs, that help attract fish and promote plant growth. Clear Your Gear installation at Pickering waterfront ” “We are thrilled to support the Clear Your Gear project and improve the safety of our wildlife, residents, and visitors.” - Lindsey Narraway, Supervisor, Animal Services Beachfront shoreline restoration at Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park - 34 - Enhancing the Natural Environment 2022 Year-in-Review 4 | Page Take Pride in Pickering As part of Take Pride in Pickering Day, the City hosted a native plant giveaway in the spring, and distributed 300 Nannyberry shrubs for residents to plant in their own backyard. The species provides a useful early nectar and pollen resource in the spring for early-emerging pollinators. In the fall Take Pride in Pickering event, the City hosted a community tree planting event. Over 100 volunteers planted 500 trees and shrubs in Duffin Heights. Take Pride in Pickering initiatives were a joint partnership with Environmental Stewardship Pickering (a partnership with the City, Ontario Power Generation, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority). Take Pride in Pickering shrub giveaway Backyard Tree Planting Program In partnership with Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), and the Region of Durham, the City completed year two of the Backyard Tree Planting Program. This program provides residents the opportunity to add native trees or shrubs to their property at a discounted rate. The program includes on-site consultation, free delivery and tree planting, as well as follow- up tree assessments. In year two of the program, 18 trees and 36 shrubs were planted in Pickering residents’ properties. Some long-term benefits from these plantings include enhancement of the urban forest, increased property value and aesthetics, energy savings and comfort from shade, carbon sequestration, reduced urban heat island effect, and habitat improvement. “It has been stress-free to have professional help to select the correct trees and the proper location to provide shade and beauty to my backyard. “ - Pickering resident and LEAF participant - 35 - Enhancing the Natural Environment 2022 Year-in-Review 5 | Page Partnering with TD Friends of the Environment Since 2019, the City has been undertaking restoration efforts along Duncannon Ravine to help address erosion and target canopy gaps from the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer and the Lymantria dispar dispar (Spongy) Moth. Thanks to the generous contributions from TD Friends of the Environment, an additional 15 large caliper trees, 200 shrubs and 500 willow stakes were planted this year to help stabilize the ravine banks. Planting trees in Duncannon Ravine - 36 - Partnerships with Local Businesses 2022 Year-in-Review 6 | Page Partnership with Elexicon Energy The City partnered with Elexicon Energy to complete many pollinator initiatives this year, including the coordination of several planting events. Community groups and volunteers helped the City plant over 380 nectar-producing plants in 6 of Pickering’s pollinator gardens. Volunteers from different community garden groups, Dunbarton High School, and the Toronto Conservation Youth Corp, helped plant and maintain these gardens. The pollinator gardens help add diversity to the city’s landscape, provide a food source, and enhance the natural habitat for pollinators. Elexicon Energy also funded an educational exhibit at the Pickering Central Library, where visitors could watch and learn in- person about the lifecycle of Painted Lady butterflies. These newly emerged butterflies were then released at a pollinator garden in Esplanade Park, that is maintained by the Pickering Horticultural Society. Tree and shrub planting with Dunbarton High School students Butterfly release with Elexicon Energy The funding also helped the City convert a raised garden bed near City Hall into a pollinator supportive garden with native plants. This prominent location will help increase awareness about pollinator-friendly plant species. “Pollinators play a critical role in preventing biodiversity loss, which can pose a major risk to human survival and sustainable development. No action is too small to save our planet.” - Indy Butany-DeSouza, President and CEO, Elexicon Energy - 37 - Partnerships with Local Businesses 2022 Year-in-Review 7 | Page Pickering City Centre Farmers' Market The City hosted another successful year at the Farmers' Market to help residents connect with local farmers, bakers, artisans, and small businesses. Residents also enjoyed themed events, such as 55+ Day, Environment Day, Pickering Blooms Day and more. The in-person market ran for 17 weeks, with approximately 2,600 visitors, supporting upwards of 25 vendors. Thanks to community support, the market won Diamond Winner - #1 Farm Market for Pickering/Ajax Durham Region Readers' Choice Awards. Pickering Farmers’ Market - 38 - Engaging with Our Community 2022 Year-in-Review 8 | Page CAO Marisa Carpino – Clean50 Award Honouree City of Pickering Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Marisa Carpino, was named one of 2022’s Clean50 Award honourees. The annual awards program, led by Delta Management Group, celebrates Canada’s top leaders in sustainability, and is selected from 16 diverse categories that transcend industry, academia, government, thought leaders, and advocates. Earth Month In celebration of Pickering’s Earth Month, the City offered free educational virtual workshops with expert speakers from Durham Master Gardeners and TRCA. Over 180 individuals participated in the webinars to learn about a variety of topics, including Microplastics, Square Foot Gardening, Gardening in a New Subdivision, and the Importance of Pollinators. Birds in Pickering Campaign The City of Pickering, in partnership with Birds Canada and TRCA, hosted an Introduction to Birds of Pickering webinar with 80 viewers. They also hosted a popular Birdwatching for Beginners event at Alex Robertson Park to educate residents on the variety of birds inhabiting, and flying, within the city. The popular sold-out event had 50 attendees. 2022 Clean50 Award Honourees Earth Month gardening webinar Birdwatching event at Alex Robertson Park - 39 - Engaging with Our Community 2022 Year-in-Review 9 | Page Community Litter Cleanups The City regularly supports Pickering community groups, individuals, schools, businesses, and places of worship, who wish to help keep the community clean. Volunteers are involved with litter clean up initiatives through Pickering's 20-Minute Makeover, Pitch-in Parties, Plastics and Litter Challenge, and the Provincial Day of Action on Litter. This year, 40 community cleanups took place throughout the City. The City supported their efforts by providing bags, gloves, and pick-up of the collected materials. Park Stewardship Program The Park Stewardship Program encourages businesses, and community groups to become actively involved in keeping their local parks clean. As of 2022, 19 groups have become Park Stewards by making a commitment to do litter cleanups, and promote a positive image in their neighbourhood park. Civic Awards Program The Civic Awards is a recognition program to acknowledge members of the Pickering community that have made a significant contribution to the city. In 2022, Elexicon Energy, Marshall Homes, and Opus One Solutions, were awarded the Sustainability Award for Altona Towns – Canada’s first pre-planned, nested microgrid community. The project works through the coordinated use of solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, and energy storage, helping residents save both on money and energy. The Environment Award was provided to Chúuk, a Mexican inspired restaurant, that demonstrated its environmental efforts through the use of local foods and biodegradable materials in their business operations. Park Stewardship sign at Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park Elexicon Energy, Marshall Homes and Opus One Solutions were presented with the Sustainability Award for Altona Towns project Community litter cleanup - 40 - Engaging With Our Community 2022 Year-in-Review 10 | Page Bring Back the Salmon Program The City, in partnership with the Pickering Public Library, and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters supported a salmon hatchery at the Pickering Public Library. Library patrons observed and learned about the Atlantic Salmon’s lifecycle and the importance of biodiversity. The hatchery resulted in the release of 187 Atlantic Salmon into Duffins Creek. To date, the program has helped release almost 600 Atlantic Salmon into Duffins Creek. Bike Month The City partnered with Smart Commute Durham to celebrate Bike Month from June 1 – 30. Bike Month brings together families, employers, commuters and community organizations to promote cycling events across the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area. The local events included: bike month pledge and bingo, as well as a cycling challenge and scavenger hunt. Environmental Schools Grant The Environmental Schools Grant supports Pickering school-based activities and programs that benefit the community and contribute to a healthy environment. By accessing the grant, seven schools in Pickering were able to undertake exciting projects, such as creating pollinator and vegetable gardens, building outdoor learning environments, purchasing a 3D printer filament extruder, and hosting workshops with Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue. “Students play such a key role in initiating and maintaining community-based environmental sustainability. The City of Pickering has been instrumental in providing opportunities for young people to learn about the value of pollinator gardens, the benefits of planting trees, and the importance of growing local food.” - Paul Brunette, Geography Teacher, Dunbarton High School Atlantic Salmon release at Duffins Creek Recycling filament with 3D Printer Filament Extruder at Elizabeth B. Phin Elementary School - 41 - 2022 Year-in-Review 11 | Page Recycling Program The Battery Recycling program allows residents to drop-off batteries to Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, Pickering Central Library, Pickering Museum Village, George Ashe and East Shore community centres. In 2022, 254 kilograms of batteries were recycled responsibly. Compost Giveaway and Recycling Bin Exchange The City hosted a compost and recycling bin exchange in partnership with the Region of Durham. At this popular curbside event, over 1,325 residents were able to purchase new bins, or swap out their old ones, and pick up free compost for their gardens. Dog Waste The Dog Waste Diversion Program is available in 18 parks across Pickering. In 2022, approximately 7 tonnes of dog waste was collected and delivered to a facility, that converted it into electricity. Compost Giveaway and Recycling Bin Exchange - 42 - Looking Towards the Future 2022 Year-in-Review 12 | Page Advancing Adaptation to Climate Change In a collaborative effort since September 2021, the City of Pickering was 1 of 26 Ontario Communities selected to participate in ICLEI Canada’s (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) Advancing Adaptation Project, that helps enhance climate resiliency for local municipalities through a Community Climate Adaptation Project. Phase 1 of the project included engagement with key staff from the municipality and multiple agencies, to understand the impacts of climate change on the city, as well as to identify and prioritize actions to address these issues. The City will commence Phase 2 of the project, pending budget approval in 2023. Phase 2 will include: community engagement, re-exploring actions against drivers and constraints, determining monitoring metrics, examining financial considerations, and finalizing an implementation schedule based on this information. Workshop with Climate Adaptation Planning Working Group - 43 - Looking Towards the Future 2022 Year-in-Review 13 | Page New Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations The City added two electric vehicles (EV) and one EV charging station to its fleet. The City fleet now has seven EVs and seven charging stations. Additionally, the City has added two fully electric mowers, that will supplement the electric powered maintenance tools that are currently in use. Benefits of electric vehicles and tools include: improved air quality, cost savings, lower maintenance, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Cost savings of vehicles are reviewed annually through a fleet analytics monitoring system. Energy Retrofits The City is continuing its efforts to complete energy retrofits and incorporate energy efficient systems to reduce greenhouse gases and save energy. Two baseball diamonds at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park underwent lighting upgrades to energy-efficient LED with new controls. Existing lighting in the tennis courts and several mechanical rooms at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex was also replaced with LED. In 2023, the City will complete the final stages of a boiler retrofit at the Pickering Civic Complex and the installation of community electric vehicle charging stations at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex and the Pickering Soccer Centre. Net Zero Community Facility Announcement The City announced over $17 million in federal funding for two City of Pickering net zero community infrastructure projects - the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre, and the Redman House Program Centre improvement project. As a key milestone of Pickering’s sustainability journey, the community centre will be the City’s first net zero facility, featuring enhanced insulation, triple glazed windows, solar panels, air source heat pumps, and other features that, when combined, will meet the net zero design targets for the project. Electric mowers Net zero community infrastructure project - 44 - Looking Towards the Future 2022 Year-in-Review 14 | Page Integrated Sustainable Design Standards Pickering Council unanimously approved the new Integrated Sustainable Design Standards (ISDS) on September 20, 2022. The ISDS replaced the 2007 Sustainable Development Guidelines with a new set of standards, that allows the City to review development through a lens that includes modern, green best practices and technology. These standards apply to all new Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan applications submitted to the City under the Planning Act. The new standards consist of two tiers of performance criteria that promote sustainable site and building design. Tier 1 elements are required for all new developments arising from Site Plans and Subdivision applications deemed complete on or after January 1, 2023. Tier 2 performance measures are optional, and demonstrate a higher level of performance. Additional information can be found on the City’s website and User Guide. Universal City Green Roof by Chestnut Hill Developments Vegetables harvested at Valley Plentiful Community Garden Implementation of the Integrated Transportation Master Plan The Integrated Transportation Master Plan (ITMP) is a strategic planning document designed to define the policies, programs, and infrastructure improvements required to address existing and future transportation needs. Since the implementation of the plan in 2021, the City’s cycling plan was updated to incorporate new cycling lanes in various roads across Pickering. The cycling plans will be implemented on a yearly basis, pending budget approval. Valley Plentiful Community Garden Valley Plentiful Community Garden (VPCG) is a well- loved space, and the City of Pickering has supported its operation for many years. Community gardens strengthen local food security, promote healthy food, create a welcoming space for residents to come together and learn, and often help others through donations to the local food bank. VPCG donated 747 kg (1,647 lbs) of fresh fruits and vegetables to the local food bank in 2022. To help establish a foundation to support new community gardens in the future, Pickering Council adopted a Community Garden Policy in December 2022. - 45 - 2022 Year-in-Review We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions. Please contact the City's Sustainability staff at sustainability@pickering.ca Alternate formats available upon request at 905.683.7575 or customercare@pickering.ca In 2023, the City of Pickering will continue its longstanding commitment to create a more sustainable community. Join us on the journey to become one of the most sustainable cities in Canada. There are many fun and inspiring ways to make Pickering a better place socially, environmentally, and economically. To learn how you can get involved, visit: pickering.ca/sustainable. - 46 -