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Executive Committee
Meeting Agenda
April 3, 2023
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1. Roll Call
2. Disclosure of Interest
3. Delegations
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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
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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
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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
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment 1 to Report CS 10-23
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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")
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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 -
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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
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transmission in portable document format of an executed counterpart is as effective as
delivery of an originally executed counterpart.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By:
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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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")
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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;
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(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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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;
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(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;
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(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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Location Map of Lease Limits with The Liverpool Road Limited Partnership
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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
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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
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Original Signed By
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment #1 to Report SUS 04-23
2022 Sustainable Pickering
Year-in-Review
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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
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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
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2022 Year-in-Review
A Message from the CAO
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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
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Enhancing the Natural Environment
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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“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
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Enhancing the Natural Environment
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Enhancing the Natural Environment
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Partnerships with Local Businesses
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Partnerships with Local Businesses
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Engaging with Our Community
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Engaging with Our Community
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Engaging With Our Community
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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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
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Looking Towards the Future
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Looking Towards the Future
2022 Year-in-Review
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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
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Looking Towards the Future
2022 Year-in-Review
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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.
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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.
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