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Committee Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2023
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Chair: Councillor Robinson
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Present:
Mayor Kevin Ashe
Councillors:
M. Brenner
S. Butt
L. Cook
M. Nagy
D. Pickles
L. Robinson
Also Present:
M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
S. Boyd - Fire Chief
C. Rose - Chief Planner
D. Jacobs - Manager, Policy & Geomatics
N. Surti - Division Head, Development Review & Urban Design
C. Redmond - (Acting) Deputy Clerk
C. Whitaker - Manager, Sustainability & Strategic Environmental Initiatives
C. Celebre - Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives
I. Chowdhury - Planner II
I. Lima - Planner II
A. MacGillivray - Committee Coordinator
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
The (Acting) Deputy Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and
participating in-person.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Statutory Public Meetings
Councillor Robinson, Chair, gave an overview of the requirements for a Statutory Public
Meeting under the Planning Act. She outlined the order of matters under the Statutory
Public Meeting section, as well as the notification process procedures and noted that if a
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person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the
By-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City
Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and may not be entitled to be added as a
party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of OLT, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Information Reports
3.1 Information Report No. 13-23
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2023-03
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/23
Caplink Limited (Phase 2)
(575, 625 and 685 Highway 7)
Seaton Community
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Christina Celebre, Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives, appeared before the
Committee to speak to Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2023-03, and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/23. Through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, Ms. Celebre spoke to the subject land’s relation to the surrounding
Seaton community and stated that the purpose of the application was to permit a
food manufacturing facility. She spoke to the surrounding land uses as well as the
heritage elements currently present on the property. Ms. Celebre noted the 8
blocks and the municipal roads proposed for the site and provided a summary of
key comments received from various agencies, interested parties, and staff. Ms.
Celebre concluded her remarks by providing an overview of the next steps of the
development application.
Mike Pettigrew, Senior Associate, The Biglieri Group Ltd., appeared before the
Committee to speak to Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2023-03, and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/23. Through the aid of a PDF
presentation, Mr. Pettigrew spoke to the timing of this application being
determined by the requirement of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for
controlled accesses onto Highway 7. He further spoke to the Phase 2 Draft Plan of
Subdivision and further explained the controlled access onto Highway 7 being
proposed. Mr. Pettigrew spoke to the application’s proposed blocks, including the
potential privatization of the pond, and provided an overview of the conceptual
plans and renderings for the site.
There were no delegations from the public.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee, staff,
and Mr. Pettigrew regarding:
• clarification that Phase 2 includes approximately 1.5 million square feet of
the planned total of 2.5 million square foot project;
• clarification that that application for Phase 2 is primarily for the purpose of
meeting the MTO requirement for controlled accesses to Highway 7;
• whether Stonefire Road and Wonder Drive would be municipal roads;
• the drive aisles and visitor parking provisions for the project;
• whether the planned intersection of Stonefire Road and Highway 7 would
be signalized;
• whether the planned intersection of Wonder Drive and North Road would
be right in, right out, noting that further study would be required for
signalization;
• whether the planned intersection of Wonder Drive and Highway 7 will be
right in, right out;
• whether the MTO was satisfied with the proposed road network;
• clarification regarding the business of FGF Brands that would be
operating the food manufacturing campus, and the street naming after
their sub-brands Wonder Bread and Stonefire;
• the anticipated completion of Phase 1 in 2025 or 2026;
• clarification that both Phase 1 and 2 will be used for food manufacturing
and distribution;
• clarification that MTO required the proposed intersection of Stonefire
Road and Highway 7 for be signalized prior to occupancy of Blocks 1 & 2
in Phase 1;
• the Vardon House and barn currently on the site, the Heritage Impact
Assessment being conducted for these elements, and clarification that
there are no plans to integrate these elements into the Phase 2 plans;
• clarification that the applicant would be open to exploring opportunities for
relocation or salvaging of materials from the Vardon House and barn;
• the site alterations that the applicant undertook prior to approval of Phase
1, and clarification that the applicant intends to obtain full approvals
before proceeding with work on Phase 2;
• the infrastructure requirements required to support the 60 planned electric
vehicle charging stations; and,
• the two watercourses that abut the subject property and the applicants
plan to mitigate any potential negative impacts to the Natural Heritage
System.
3.2 Information Report No. 14-23
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/23
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1334281 Ontario Limited
720 Granite Court
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Isabel Lima, Planner II, appeared before the Committee to speak to Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 10/23. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Lima
provided an overview of the subject lands, surrounding land uses, and spoke to
the applicant’s intention to develop a 12-storey residential condominium on the
subject property. She spoke to the vehicle access to the site via Granite Court, the
parking provisions, and the outdoor amenity spaces proposed as part of the
project. Ms. Lima spoke to the increase in permitted density and site-specific
zoning amendments being sought by the applicant to permit the proposed
development. She also noted the Public Open House that took place on
September 20, 2023, and various methods utilized to notify the public of
opportunities to provide feedback on this development proposal. Ms. Lima
provided an overview of the comments received to date and provided a summary
of key comments received from various interested parties, businesses, and staff.
Ms. Lima concluded her remarks by providing an overview of the next steps of the
development application.
Adam Layton, Principal, Evans Planning appeared before the Committee to speak
to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation,
Mr. Layton provided various key project statistics and spoke to the proposed
Granite Court vehicle access and the conveyance being provided at the daylight
triangle at the intersection of Whites Road and Granite Court. He showed various
conceptual renderings of the project and outlined the proposed landscape plan
and angular planes of the proposed development.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee, staff, and
Mr. Layton regarding:
• past applications for the subject lands in question and why a previously
proposed food store and garden centre for the site is no longer being
pursued;
• the portion of the proposed building that would be facing Whites Road
being 12 storeys and Granite Court being 8 storeys;
• the inability to access the site from Whites Road due to grading challenges;
• clarification that the surface parking is for both visitors and residents of the
building;
• whether the development is proposed to include residential uses only;
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• whether the size of the currently proposed car park differs in size in
comparison to previous applications for the site;
• whether the project would include features to make it more accessible;
• whether the project would include features such as electric vehicle charging
stations or green roofs;
• whether the applicant has addressed any concerns from the public made at
the Public Open House that occurred on September 20, 2023;
• whether the applicant has engaged local businesses on Granite Court;
• whether Evans Planning has experience working with other developments
that abut prestige employment lands; and,
• common concerns expressed by businesses within prestige employment
lands.
Karrey Neyedly, Pickering Resident, withdrew their delegation and did not appear
before the Committee.
Will Flynn, Pickering Resident, did not connect to the meeting electronically to
make their delegation.
Atul Sarvaté, Pickering Resident, withdrew their delegation and did not appear
before the Committee. Prior to the Meeting, Mr. Sarvaté submitted written
comments in lieu of his delegation for the Committee’s consideration.
Lori Matorcevic, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Ms. Matorcevic spoke to being a resident of
West Shore for over 25 years and the various past proposals for the subject
property. She noted that she attended the Public Open House and that she came
to understand that past applications for the subject property were likely denied due
to not fitting with the existing community character. Ms. Matorcevic expressed
concerns with the building’s proposed height and the gridlock that would likely
result from additional vehicle traffic. She indicated that she would have preferred
that the previously proposed grocery store or a senior living facility to be
developed on the site. Ms. Matorcevic spoke to the importance of community
character and urged that the development application be reconsidered.
Daniel Hutt, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Mr. Hutt spoke to being a 50-year resident of
West Shore and his past involvement with the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood
Association (FBNA). He made remarks regarding the growth experienced in the
neighbourhood over the years and indicated that the development proposed is far
better than a weed infested open field that has no character. Mr. Hutt stated that
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he believed that the addition of residents in the area would not hurt the local
businesses and that he was generally supportive of the project. He concluded his
delegation speaking to past townhome developments in the neighbourhood that
experienced similar opposition and remarked that he was relatively unconcerned
about the increased traffic that is anticipated.
Councillor Robinson noted that written comments were received by Peter and
Brenda Rappos regarding Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P
and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/23.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the rules of procedure be suspended to permit the reading out of the written
comments received by Peter and Brenda Rappos regarding Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 10/23.
Lost on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Robinson
Councillor Butt
No
Mayor Ashe
Councillor Cook
Councillor Nagy
Councillor Pickles
Pam Spence, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Ms. Spence spoke to being a South Rosebank
Neighbourhood resident for 42 years and spoke to her concerns with the Traffic
Impact Study conducted for this project. In expressing her concerns, she raised
the question of what day and time that the Traffic Impact Study was conducted
and noted other concerns such as impacts to emergency service response times
and emergency evacuation routes. Ms. Spence spoke to concerns regarding the
proposed exit onto Granite Court including speed and visibility of oncoming
vehicles from the nearby intersection. She further noted that the neighbourhood
presently experiences traffic gridlock when an accident or closure occurs on
Highway 401, and has experienced issues with power outages, indicating
inadequate existing infrastructure. Ms. Spence spoke of her recent experience
waiting at the traffic signal at Bayly Street and Liverpool Road for six light cycles
and the heavy traffic experience northbound on Liverpool Road. She thanked the
Committee for considering her comments, and that she looks forward to the
decision on this matter.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee, staff, and
Ms. Spence regarding whether Ms. Spence would like to receive the information
regarding the time and day of the Traffic Impact Study.
Catherine Rose, Chief Planner indicated that the information would be made
available.
Rick Cayford, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Mr. Cayford spoke to existing long travel times,
vehicular traffic in the area and expressed that proposing the addition of this
development to the area is ludicrous. He expressed concerns regarding the
anticipated impact on neighbouring homeowners including reduced privacy and
reduced property values. Mr. Cayford raised concerns with the Committee’s
decision not to read out comments from concerned residents regarding this
development. He concluded his delegation speaking to living in the surrounding
neighbourhood for 50 years and noting concerns that the height is not suitable for
the neighbourhood and that the development will not increase the surrounding
property values.
Jeff McMurter, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Mr. McMurter spoke to his opposition to the prior
application proposed for the subject property in 2003 and indicated that he hopes
that the Committee will reject this application. Mr. McMurter expressed concerns
that the Derailment Protection Reports fail to consider the risk of fire, explosions,
or fumes from trains on the rail corridor as well as concerns with the shading and
privacy impacts of the proposed 12-storey building. He noted that the Traffic
Impact Study seemed to indicate unrealistic traffic volumes that are inconsistent
with the traffic observed by residents daily. Mr. McMurter concluded his delegation
expressing concerns with the proposed placement of the playground next to a dog
run in the outdoor amenity space.
Kristy Ince, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Ms. Ince spoke to the anticipated impacts on
property values of surrounding properties, especially those within the sightlines of
the proposed development. She raised the question as to why a development of
this size is being considered for the site, when past applications for the site that
were smaller in size were opposed. Ms. Ince expressed that the surrounding
residents feel that the proposed development does not fit with the character of the
community and that they also do not want the anticipated intensification and
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traffic. She spoke to the indigenous wildflowers and various wildlife that she has
observed on the site and expressed that the proposed development would
significantly impact West Shore and Rosebank neighbourhoods due to their
landlocked nature. Ms. Ince concluded her delegation noting concerns regarding
dust and light pollution, the number of parking spaces allotted for the proposed
development, and the lack of walkability in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Mary Murray, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Ms. Murray listed numerous concerns including
overlook, shadow effect, traffic, construction, and the size of the proposed
Development. She questioned the validity of the studies conducted and concluded
her remarks speaking to preserving the existing community.
Sally Gilbert, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Ms. Gilbert expressed that she was emotional
about the anticipated safety concerns for children and seniors walking in the
neighbourhood with the additional traffic anticipated from the proposed
development. She raised concerns with the proposed outdoor playground and dog
park being in close proximity to the railway, and questioned whether children in
the neighbourhood would be able to safely walk to and from the 2 local public
schools.
Matt [last name unknown], Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee to
speak to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. He spoke to concerns regarding high school
students crossing Highway 401 to attend school and regarding challenges with
snow removal in the neighbourhood. The delegate questioned whether it was
appropriate to place a large-scale residential development adjacent to an
industrial road and a railway corridor and raised concerns with the outdoor
amenity space and seating areas proposed as part of the development. He
concluded his remarks suggesting that additional mail out notifications regarding
the proposed development should have been considered and urged the
Committee to think about the impact on kids and traffic should the development be
built.
Hope Ivany, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Ms. Ivany spoke to the number of traffic
accidents that she and her husband have observed near their home as well as the
traffic gridlock. She noted that when a previous application was being considered
for this site in 2003, Mayor K. Ashe (Councillor at the time) and Councillor M.
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Brenner expressed concerns regarding the anticipated traffic. Ms. Ivany spoke to
her fondness for the current open field site and the surrounding neighbourhood,
and stated that a 12-storey building is not suitable. She urged that the Committee
take these concerns into account when considering this development application.
Chris McLean, Pickering Resident, appeared before the Committee to speak to
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 10/23. Mr. McLean spoke to traffic concerns including
pedestrian fatalities and increased gridlock that have already been observed in the
community. He further spoke to the anticipated illegal parking that may result from
residents of the proposed development and the anticipated shadowing impacts on
neighbouring properties.
Jeff Terrion, appeared before the Committee to speak to Official Plan Amendment
Application OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/23.
The delegate raised a question of clarification as to whether the prior motion
regarding written comments and offered to read out the written comments as a
delegate.
Paul Bigioni, Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor stated that the written
comments will be received and considered by City staff as the application is
further reviewed.
Alex Tsoulis, a Pickering Resident from the gallery, appeared before the
Committee to speak to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-004/P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/23. The delegate spoke to the
applicant’s disregard for the existing density and zoning provisions of the subject
lands and stated that what is being requested to be developed is unreasonable.
He expressed concerns that permitting amendments for developments such as
this will attract more dense development in existing neighbourhoods and
suggested that developers should seek to build projects of this nature in
undeveloped areas in the City.
Adam Layton, Principal, Evans Planning appeared before the Committee to
respond to comments expressed regarding Official Plan Amendment Application
OPA 23-004/P and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/23. Mr. Layton
spoke to the anticipated traffic volumes from the proposed development and
indicated that the proposed residential development would generate less traffic
than a commercial development on the property. He also stated that the Traffic
Impact Study was conducted on November 1, 2022 between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00
a.m. as well as between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and spoke to the changes to the
municipal, regional, and provincial planning policy frameworks since 2003.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee, staff, and
Mr. Layton regarding:
• the comments submitted by Lenbrook Group, Premier Brands, and
Yorkville Sound, and whether the Economic Development department has
spoken to the businesses regarding their concerns;
• whether approving developments of this nature within employment lands
would have impacts on economic development;
• clarification that light pollution is typically reviewed at the detailed site plan
stage;
• the bicycle parking spaces provisioned for the project for both residents and
visitors;
• clarification that previous applications proposed for the subject site by this
applicant were withdrawn, and not denied by Council;
• the results of the Traffic Impact Study being currently reviewed by City staff;
• whether there is an opportunity for the applicant to meet with the public
again to settle some of the issues and concerns expressed;
• clarification regarding the proposed amendment to increase residential unit
density for the project;
• concerns regarding no affordable housing being proposed as part of the
project; and,
• concerns regarding anticipated traffic impacts to the West Shore and
Rosebank neighbourhood, including impacts to emergency response times
and ability for residents to evacuate the area.
It was the consensus of the Committee to take a short recess. Committee
recessed at 9:34 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
3.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 34-23
City Initiated Official Plan Amendment 50
Changes to policies to recognize and reinforce the new Pickering Integrated
Sustainable Design Standards
File: OPA 23-005/P
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Ish Chowdhury, Planner II, appeared before the Committee to speak to City
Initiated Official Plan Amendment 50. Mr. Chowdhury provided some background
on Pickering’s Integrated Sustainable Development Standards (ISDS) and the
tiered criteria set out in the sustainability guidelines. He explained that the
proposed amendment will integrate the ISDS guidelines into the Official Plan and
provided the next steps with regard to the amendment application.
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Devanshi Kukadia, Clean Air Partnership, joined the meeting virtually by video
connection to speak to City Initiated Official Plan Amendment 50. She provided an
overview of the work of the Clean Air Partnership, including work with various other
municipalities to implement green standards. She commented on the City’s strong
policy leadership in the implementation of green standards in new developments, and
the contribution of these standards to meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets,
health, and affordability goals. Ms. Kukadia spoke to the anticipated cost savings as
well as the financial mechanisms available to finance the upfront costs resulting from
implementation of the integrated sustainable development guidelines. She noted that
the implementation of green standards by municipalities contributes to building
support for the Ontario Building Code to conform with the National Energy Code. Ms.
Kukadia concluded her delegation encouraging the City to approve the Official Plan
Amendment and indicated that the Clean Air Partnership will be tracking the outcome
of the decision to share lessons learned with other municipalities that are exploring
the implementation of green standards.
Samia Anwer, Climate Policy Coordinator, The Atmospheric Fund, joined the
meeting virtually by video connection to speak to City Initiated Official Plan
Amendment 50. Ms. Anwer briefly outlined the work of the Atmospheric Fund,
including grant funding and advisory support to the City regarding the creation and
implementation of the ISDS. She noted the importance of ensuring that buildings meet
energy efficiency targets to mitigate impacts from climate change and population
growth, and applauded the City’s energy efficiency targets within the ISDS. Ms. Anwer
encouraged the City to continue implementing the ISDS by adopting the amendment
to the Official Plan, as this will align the City with other municipalities with green
standards in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee and staff
regarding:
• clarification regarding the discrepancy between the City’s ISDS and the
Region of Durham’s corporate sustainability standards;
• whether the ISDS would be applied to both public facilities and private
developments;
• the need for the City to lead by example when building corporate facilities
to green standards;
• whether City staff could discuss with the Region the discrepancies between
the City’s ISDS and the Region’s corporate sustainability standards;
• whether language could be added to the ISDS pertaining to the City’s
corporate practices prior to the next Council Meeting;
• clarification regarding whether the Region ability to override the City’s
ISDS; and,
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• whether there were measures being undertaken to mitigate risks of
encountering hazardous materials that could result from recycling road and
sidewalk infrastructure.
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
Recommendation:
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 23-005/P, initiated by the City
of Pickering, to amend existing policies related to the review of Planning Act
applications to recognize and reinforce the new Pickering Integrated
Sustainable Design Standards, as set out in Exhibit ‘A’ to Appendix I to Report
PLN 34-23 be approved; and,
2. That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 50 to the Pickering Official Plan, to
amend existing policies to recognize and reinforce the new Pickering
Integrated Sustainable Design Standards, as set out in Appendix I to Report
PLN 34-23, be enacted.
Carried
5. Planning & Development Reports
5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 32-23
Strategic Growth Areas Monitoring Report (2022)
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Nagy
Recommendation:
That Council receive the Strategic Growth Areas Monitoring Report (2022),
contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 32-23, for information.
Carried
6. Member Updates on Committees
There were no Committee updates from Members.
7. Other Business
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7.1 Councillor Brenner spoke to the Newman property located at Surf Avenue and
Park Crescent and asked what would be required to install a plaque to
commemorate the property.
Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development & CBO informed Councillor Brenner that
staff could provide additional information regarding the status and next steps
regarding a plaque before the next Council Meeting.
7.2 Councillor Brenner spoke to the opening of the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West
Park and whether a plaque would be installed to commemorate the completion of
the restoration work. He suggested the consideration of the roundabout as a
potential location and thanked staff for their work on the project.
Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, spoke to the existing plaque
adjacent to the public art installation as well as the plaque planned to be installed
at the comfort station. Ms. Carpino stated she would work with the Director,
Engineering Services to determine where it may be appropriate to consider
placing a plaque to commemorate the restoration work.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Cook
Seconded by Councillor Nagy
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m.