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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 5, 2007 Council Meeting Agenda Monday, March 5, 2007 Council Chambers 7:30 pm I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan will call the meeting to order and lead Council in the saying of the Invocation. II) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST III) ADOPTION OF MINUTES PAGE Council Meeting of February 19, 2007 In Camera meeting of February 19, 2007 Executive Committee meeting held February 26, 2007 1-14 Under Separate Cover 15-22 IV) PRESENTATIONS V) DELEGATIONS ~) CORRESPONDENCE VII) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT 23 24-53 54-56 Report EC 2007-04 of the Executive Committee held on February 26, 2007 VIII) REPORTS - NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS IX) MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS X) BY-LAWS 57 XI) OTHER BUSINESS XII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW XIII) ADJOURNMENT . Minutes from the Committee of Adjustment Meeting of February 14, 2007 . Minutes from the Statutory Public Information Meeting of February 15, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM nn'" ....1 v ..L PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T.J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley L. Roberts - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator (I) INVOCATION Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the Invocation. (II) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Regular Council Meeting of February 5, 2007, In Camera Meeting of February 5, 2007, Executive Committee meeting of February 12, 2007 and the Audit Committee Meeting of February 12, 2007. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes n 0) :) ,,\, '.' Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM (III) DELEGATIONS 1 . Jeff Mojsovski 208 Hoover Drive, Pickering, ON Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens Mr. Jeff Mojsovski addressed the Council with regards to the use of pesticides and stated that he would like to see the use of pesticides stopped. He indicated he was familiar with the health risks and noted his concern with children being exposed to chemicals while walking to school. He stated that he would like to see a by-law implemented that was similar to the by-law in Oakville, which did allow for some restrictions. 2. Gideon Forman Executive Director, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens Mr. Gideon Forman thanked the Council for the opportunity to appear and speak on behalf of the approximately 1,500 physic:ians and residents he represents. He stated that he was in favour of a strong by-law which would phase out non- essential use of pesticides. He noted that scientific studies completed on pesticides had indicated a strong connection to serious illnesses resulting from this use. He went into detail in regards to the types of cancers, the neurologicial diseases and also reproductive effects. He also noted the increased risk of leukemia in children. He indicated that he could appreciate the concern with business owners, but stated that the future is pesticide free, noting that a number of companies were already getting on board. He felt the by-law passed in Peterborough would act as a good example. A question and answer period ensued in relation to the risks of pesticides and the enforcement of a by-law. 3. Christine Stokell Canadian Cancer Society Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens Christine Stokell,a representative of the Canadian Cancer Society stressed the importance of the pesticide issue and stated she was pleased that the City was moving ahead with a by-law in this regard. She spoke about the link of pesticide use to cancer, and stated that unfortunately Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM r ~ :r~ r"\ \... U oJ there is little documented data as the amount of exposure is difficult to measure. She did indicate that the amount and quality of research is growing. She noted that vulnerable people were at a higher risk. She was in agreement to calling for a ban on pesticides and believed that appropriate action should be taken. Discussion ensued on the phasing in of a by-law and whether the School Boards should be approached. She further indicated that the Canadian Cancer Society would be willing to participate in the consultation process when drafting a by-law. 4. Davie Steele 966 Timmins Garden Pickering, ON Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community. Healthy Lawns and Gardens David Steele appeared before Council in support of pesticide control. He handed out literature regarding related products and the research done on non-chemical products and outlined the results of these studies. A question and answer period ensued respecting the issue of exemptions for such matters as infestation. Mr. Steele stated that the City would need to have a good education program in place. He noted that in Oakville they provided an exemption in the case of infestations where there is a concern for tree destruction. In summary he stated that the by-law passed in Peterborough was simple in format and would act as a good example in the drafting of a City by-law. 5. Dave Renault CAW Environmental Representative General Motors Oshawa Autoplex Re: Notice of Motion Healthy Community, Healthy Lawns and Gardens Mr. Renault spoke to Council in support of a by-law for the ban of pesticide use. He indicated that at CAW Council they unanimously passed a resolution to ban pesticides. Discussion ensued on the effects, sources and exposures of pesticides. He discussed pets at risk and the various ways that pesticides can be tracked. He indicated the educational programs CAW were involved in and the success of "Earth Day" programs, which last year reached 80,000 students across Canada. He noted they already had 87 schools booked to date for this year. He indicated that CAW had issued a petition to the Federal government. It was noted that Item 1. c) of the Notice of Motion, the wording "infestation" was not specific enough, otherwise CAW supported this motion. He further noted the Peterborough by-law was a very good sample to follow. Mr. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM nn4 l; (I . Renault also provided a number of hand outs, which included information on alternatives to pesticides. (IV) CORRESPONDENCE 1. CaRR. 08-07 KATHY STRANKS, MANAGER, CHAIR AND CAO'S OFFICE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOR THE LIVING CITY 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview. ON M3N 1 S4 Resolution # 33/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CaRR 08-07 from Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO's Office, advising at a meeting held on January 5, 2007 the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) adopted a resolution in regards to the Pickering Healthy Communities Project Update be received for information. CARRIED 2. CaRR. 09-07 P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK REGION OF DURHAM 605 Rossland Road East Whitby. ON L 1 N 6A3 Resolution # 34/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CaRR. 09-07 from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk advising that at a meeting held on January 24, 2007, the Council of the Region of Durham adopted a recommendation of the Planning Committee with respect to Bill 51, pertaining to amendments related to the Planning Act be received for information. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM .'~ r - i.., \ h. \.., t.) u Councillor Dickerson suggested a meeting be arranged and a representative from the Region of Durham be in attendance. The Director, Planning & Development indicated his plans to bring forward a report on Bill 51 in the next 6 - 8 weeks. He was in agreement to having a Regional representative participate. 3. CORR. 10-07 PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS & EQUITY CITY OF PICKERING One The Esplanade Pickerinq, ON L 1V 6K7 Resolution # 35/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That CORR. 10-07 from Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation requesting the City of Pickering proclaim March 21, 2007 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination be proclaimed. CARRIED (V) REPORTS a) Executive Committee Report, EC 2007-03 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 05-07 John Phillips Bryant/Marjorie Bryant/lan Alastair Morrison McCully Plan of Subdivision 40M-1456 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 1. That Report PO 05-07 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Assumption of Plan 40M-1456, be received; 2. That the highway being Trimble's Lane within Plan 40M-1456 be assumed for public use; Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM " r' ..... f_ 'i ~ ~'~) 3. That the services required by the Subdivision and Development Agreement relating to Plan 40M-1456, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 4. That the Subdivision and Development Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-1456, be released and removed from title; and, 5. That By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) be amended to include the road being Trimble's Lane within Plan 40M-1456. 2. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 12-07 Reduced Load Highways - Amendment to the Municipal Traffic & Parkinq By-law 6604/05 1. That Report OES 12-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by- law 6604/05 be received; and, 2. That the attached draft by-law be E3nacted to amend Schedule "12" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of reduced load periods on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. 3. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 13-07 No Parking By-law Erin Gate Boulevard, Ridgewood Court and Melman Street - Amendment to By-law 6604/05 1. That Report OES 13-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by- law 6604/05 be received; and, 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By- law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM ;\ r 7. , ., ~ \...- 'i,) 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 11-07 Formal Quotations - Quarterlv Report for Information That Report CS 11-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report be received for information. Resolution # 36/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2007-03, dated February 12, 2007, be adopted. CARRIED (VI) REPORTS - NEW AND UNIFINISHED BUSINESS 1. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS At the February 5, 2007 meeting of Council, the Council appointments to the Communities Against Violence Everywhere (CAVE) Advisory Committee and the Seaton Net Benefits Committee were referred to the Council Strategy session held on February 8, 9, 2007 for discussion purposes. Resolution # 37/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell a) Communities Aqainst Violence Evervwhere i) That the Communities Against Violence Everywhere (CAVE) be a staff managed advisory committee, with reporting to Council as required; and, ii) That the terms of reference be amended to reflect this direction. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM ,t," ,.~ 'S '. U',. b) Seaton Net Benefits Advisorv Committee Resolution # 38/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the following members be appointed for a two year term; Councillor Littley Councillor Johnson Councillor Dickerson Alternates: Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles c) Communities in Bloom Resolution # 39/07 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell i) That the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee, as presented at the Council Strategy Session be approved; ii) That the following members of Council be appointed as the Council representatives on this Committee: Mayor Ryan Councillor McLean; and iii) That the Terms of Reference reflect that the committee appointments will be made by the members of the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee in order to obtain the expertise required for this program. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM ,-~; n" l u ,j 2. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE At the February 8, 9,2007 Council Strategy, a discussion paper on Governance Structure was presented. Based on the discussion, and further to direction from Council at the Executive Committee meeting held on February 12, 2007, the following recommendation is hereby presented. Resolution # 40/07 Moved by Councillor Littley Seconded by Councillor Johnson a) That the Governance Structure comprised of a Planning & Development Committee, Executive Committee followed by Council be approved; b) That the Statutory Public Information meeting be held as part of the Planning and Development Committee and the agenda structured to clearly reflect Statutory Planning Information matters; c) That the March 5, 2007 meeting of Council be held at the regularly scheduled time, followed by the first Planning & Development Committee meeting in order to accommodate the transition to the new governance structure effective March 5, 2007; d) That the Management Forum be disbanded in its entirety; e) That Town Hall meetings be scheduled for the following dates; April 23, June 25, September 24 and November 26, 2007; f) That the Audit Committee be encompassed within the responsibilities of the Executive Committee; and g) That the Chief Administrative Officer, in conjunction with the City Clerk give effect to this change. CARRIED It was noted the Town Hall Meetings the Mayor would be hosting, and were not formal meetings of Council. It was further noted by the Chief Administrative Officer that at this time there were no Planning matters to be considered at the March 5, 2007 meeting and in fact, this meeting may be cancelled. Council Meeting Minutes n, ""i? ~.-.. C' J_ U Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM (VII) NOTICES OF MOTION Resolution # 41/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the rules of procedure be suspended in order for a presentation to be heard with respect to the Notice of Motion on Healthy Community, Healthy Lawns and Gardens. CARRIED Councillor O'Connell provided a detailed overview of the Notice of Motion with respect to pesticide use, with the aid of a powerpoint presentation. CARRIED Resolution # 42/07 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor OConnell HEALTHY COMMUNITY, HEALTHY LAWNS AND GARDENS WHEREAS the City of Pickering is dedicated to the health of its residents, protection of the natural environment and maintenance of a healthy ecosystem; and WHEREAS it has been reported that exposure to some types of pesticides can be linked to a host of serious health inflictions; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering promotes an integrated approach to healthy lawn, garden and property care through education and awareness initiatives so as to ensure residents are knowledgeable about alternatives to pesticides as well as the proper use, storage and disposal of pesticides should residents decide to use them; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering to date has taken an integrated pest management approach to healthy lawn and garden care on municipal properties; and WHEREAS staff are committed to a pesticide reduction program on City property, such that staff monitor the City's properties for weeds and pests, and use cultural practices such as aerating, topdressing, over seeding and fertilizing to encourage Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM "~" 1 ~ l'll strong and healthy lawns and gardens, thus reducing the need for pesticide applications; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering staff also test various environmentally friendly products and practices where applicable and budget allows; staff also investigate up to date information and new products that will provide quality turf grass with minimal pesticide applications required; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering has significantly reduced its pesticide use by about 90% over the last several years on City owned properties; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering's commitment to a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable community is reflected the City's turf and garden maintenance practices; and WHEREAS over one hundred communities in Canada have already restricted the use of pesticides; the by-laws and experience of these communities would be useful in assisting the City and residents of Pickering in determing best approaches to reducing pesticide reliance and promoting alternative options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 1. That Staff be directed to prepare for Council's consideration prior to the summer recess of Council in 2007 a draft by-law on the use of pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides for cosmetic use, which by- law, (a) prohibits all pesticides for cosmetic use on City-owned property effective January 1, 2008; (b) prohibits all pesticides for cosmetic use on private properties effective January 1, 2009; and (c) establishes criteria for exceptions for emergencies, infestations and agricultural use. 2. That Staff be directed to continue to investigate, evaluate and utilize alternative options to pesticide use; increase the amount of promotion directed toward residents regarding integrated and healthy lawn care programs; and organize and facilitate educational workshops as appropriate for the benefit of residents so that they may increase their knowledge about the City by-law, proper lawn Council Meeting Minutes ...-\ i~: C:l. ~ Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM and garden maintenance, appropriate pesticide use, as well as alternative lawn care options; and 3. That Staff be directed when presenting a draft by-law to Council to also report on a proposed approach for consulting with the public, pest control companies, pesticide retailers and specific pesticide users (e.g., golf courses) as appropriate to be undertaken in 2007 prior to Council's consideration of a final by-law. CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE AS FOllOWS: YES NO Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Littley Councillor Mclean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan (VIII) BY-LAWS 6738/07 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of reduced load periods on Highways or parts of Highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. 6739/07 Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. 6740/07 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement officers for the purpose of enforcing the parking restrictions on private property. THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that By-law Numbers 6738/07 through 6740/07 be adopted and the said by-laws be now Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM C13 read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (VIII) CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS In Camera Meetinq of Council In accordance with the In Camera provisions of the Municipal Act, a meeting was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. Resolution # 43/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Littley a) Confidential Report #OES 15-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Financial Partnership of Land Acquisition 507 Marksburv Road with TRCA Resolution # 44/07 That the confidential recommendation as outlined in Report OES 15-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be adopted. CARRIED b) Recent Fire Settlements and Awards Resolution # 45/07 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean That the confidential correspondence from the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 15, 2007 with respect to recent Fire Settlements and Awards be received for information. CARRIED --'--""'''''''''~-'~~.._'.~~--'''''''''''''''---'' ^._'~""-"....._~-~,~..~---,- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 19, 2007 7:30 PM .'\ 1;~ _t .-r c) Appointments to Veridian Board Resolution # 46/07 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles i) That Sylvain Trepanier be appointed as the citizen appointment to the Veridian Board; ii) That Councillor McLean be appointed as the Mayor's representative on the Veridian Board; and, iii) That the Veridian Board be so advised. CARRIED (X) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6741/06 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering at its In Camera and Regular Meeting of February 19, 2007. CARRIED (XI) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:4 7pm. DATED this 19th day of February, 2007 MAYOR DAVID RYAN DEBI A. BENTLEY CITY CLERK Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean PRESENT: " 1"'" l: 1. ~J Mayor Ryan COUNCillORS: D. Dickerson 8. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ABSENT: Councillor Johnson - due to Regional business ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley C. Rose L. Taylor - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services &. Treasurer - City Clerk - Manager, Policy - Manager, Development Review (I) DELEGATIONS 1. Peter Rodrigues 750 Whitevale Road, RR #1 Locust Hill, ON LOH 1 JO Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/06 Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road, Pickerinq Mr. Rodrigues appeared before the Committee in opposition to Heritage Permit Application 001/06 for property municipally known as 325 Whitevale Road, Pickering. He stated that the proposed housing plan was out of place for the area and Council should consider the comments as presented by Heritage Pickering. He further advised that the subject property was the gateway to the community and it would incorrectly set the tone for the W'hitevale community, which was established in 1820. In summary, he stated that the applicant should have reviewed the district guidelines before they purchased the property and the proposed building not be permitted on the lot. " i 1" L' .10 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 2. Gordon Willson 455 Whitevale Road Whitevale, ON Re: Director, Corporate Services & TreasurE3r, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/06 Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road. Pickerinq Mr. Willson appeared before the Committee in opposition to Heritage Permit Application 001/06 for property municipally known as 325 Whitevale Road, Pickering. He stated that the proposed application was inappropriate development and needed to comply with Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. He indicated that the house was a Cape Cod style home that had no reflection on the Whitevale District. He further advised that he had no problem with development, but it should be in the form of the Whitevale area. In summary, he indicated his support for the position of Heritage Pickering with respect to this application. 3. Murray Pearson Tatham Pearson Barristers & Solicitors Representative of the Applicant Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/06 Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road. Pickerinq Mr. Pearson appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant, Cimas Construction. He reconfirmed his clients position from the January 22, 2007 Executive Committee meeting, requesting approval of the plans as presented, He advised that he had reviewed the Heritage consultant report and agreed with the comments as presented. Based on the comments from the consultant with respect to the garage location, he advised that his client had prepared three alternate proposals for Council review, noting that his client preferred Option B. He stated that he did not believe that the application required another review by Heritage Pickering, as they had been extensive consultation to date. He further advised that his client agreed to change the circular windows, but would retain vinyl windows and doors due to their efficiency. 4. Kevin Rodger McCormick Rankin Corporation On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation Highway 7 Widening of Brock Road to Highway 12 Preliminary Desiqn and Class EA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean (\ of "'. c'1. I Mr. Rodger appeared before the Committee for the purpose of providing a powerpoint presentation with respect to the Highway 7 Widening of Brock Road to Highway 12, Preliminary Design and Class EA. A copy of the powerpoint presentation was provided to all members present. Mr. Rodger outlined in detail the work that had been completed to date, the need for the widening, the technically preferred plan, consultant results and the next steps. He responded to questions related to the Kinsale community and the communication that had taken place with the residents. He further stated that construction was scheduled to begin in 2009. (II) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/0B Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road, Pickerinq At the January 22, 2007 Executive Committee meeting, Report CS 04-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer was referred back to staff in order for an outside Heritage Consultant to review the heritage permit application. A copy of the Heritage consultant report from Unterman McPhail Associates was provided under separate cover to all members of Council. A question and answer period ensued with respect to this matter. The Director, Planning & Development and the City Clerk provided clarification with respect to the Permit Application process in relation to site plan approvals and the statutory responsibilities under the Ontario Heritage Act. Based on the discussion, the applicant was encouraged to prepare and submit landscape plan as part of the heritage permit application. Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Heritage Permit Application HPA 001/06 be approved based on the plans submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions: a) relocate the garage in accordance with any of Options A, 8, or C, as submitted by the applicant on February 26,2007; b) eliminate the round and half round windows; and ~.lt"" r. .:"" \;....' V Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean 2. Further, that a description and sample of asphalt roofing style/type and colour be submitted with the application and approved by the Director, Planning & Development. CARRIED 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 06-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/06 Canadian Natural Power Inc., 526 Kingston Road North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C. (Part 1. 40R-9195) City of Pickerinq Ms. Ellen Adams, 1411 Rosebank Road, Pickering appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Rosebank Area Residents Association in support of the subject application. Mr. Richard Weldon, applicant for the development appeared before the Committee and commended the Rosebank Area Residents Association for the extensive co- operation, noting that consensus was reached with respect to the development. He stated that he supported Report PO 06-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, noting that further discussions were to be held with Planning staff to finalize the by- law to be presented with respect to the application. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/06 be approved, to rezone the subject lands to allow the development of townhouses and detached dwellings, on lands being the North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 1, 40R-9195; 2. That the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2004-05 (May 12, 2006) by Weldon Lands Inc. on behalf of the Estate of A. Tyas, on lands being Block B Registered Plan 473 and Part Lot 30, Range 3, B.F.C., (Part 1, 40R-9195) City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, be amended to include the subject property, being the North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 1, 40R-9195; and 3. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07106, as SE~t out in Appendix I to Report PO 06- 07, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean ('I. "1'~~- ',- .l ,j 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 04-07 Pickerinq Official Plan Review A question and answer period ensued. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by councillor Pickles 1. That Report PD 04-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding the review of the Pickering Official Plan be received; 2. That the Preliminary Work Plan for reviewing the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Attachment #3 to Report PD 04-07, be endorsed; 3. That staff be authorized to hold a special meeting of Council, as required under Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act, in the spring of 2007 to obtain public input on revisions to the Pickering Official Plan that may be required; 4. That staff report back on a Final Work Plan that addresses the submissions received on the Pickering Official Plan; and 5. Further, that a copy of Report PD 04-07 be forwarded to the Region of Durham, local municipalities in Durham Region, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Durham School Boards for information. CARRIED 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 07-07 Green River Community Centre - Horizon House, Where Heaven and Earth Meet - Lease Renewal Aqreement Brief discussion ensued on this matter. Based on the discussion, the Director, Operations & Emergency Service8 was requested to provide clarification with respect to the days the Community Centre is used, including the length of time used, along with cost savings/deferrals (in kind support) and the energy saving efficiencies taking place due to electric heat. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles ""'. ,r;. f"": ; .,' I j "" '"""'" ~. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean That Report OES 07-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be referred back to staff and report back at the March 19,2007 meeting. CARRIED 5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 09-07 Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement - Standard Canadian National Railway Company - Rosebank Road Bridqe. Mile 3.5 York Subdivision Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report OES 09-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, regarding the Standard Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement for the Rosebank Road bridge, be received; and 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Standard Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement with the Canadian National Railway Company. CARRIED 6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 11-07 Pickering Museum Village - Request to Deaccession Artifacts Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report OES 11-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the request to deaccession Pickering Museum Village artifacts be received; 2. That the deaccessioning of the Pick:ering Museum Village artifacts listed in Attachment #1 to Report OES 1 '1-07 be approved; and 3. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. CARRIED ~~~~U\IY~ ~Qmmn\VV Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean t\ rr. ..;t l ;::'..l 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 12-07 2007 Annual Repavment Limit for Debt and Financial Obliaations Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CS 12-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2007 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations be received for information. CARRIED 8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 14-07 Financial Control Policv Brief discussion ensued on this matter. Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Littley 1. That Report CS 14-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the Financial Control Policy be received; 2. That the Financial Control Policy as set out in Attachment #1 to Report CS 14-07 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect hereto. CARRIED II) OTHER BUSINESSS 1) The Chief Administrative Officer was provided direction on the following: a) Councillor O'Connell requested further information with respect to a resident complaint on Twyn Rivers Drive. She indicated that it related to train whistles and further investigation being completed by the City. She noted that she had received a staff email with respect to the matter, but required further documentation in order to fully understand the matter and respond to the resident accordingly. :') f:j. r; ~-~. ::.- (." Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean III) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:06 pm. Citq ,,~ PRESENT ATIONS 1. Presentation of Fundraising Cheque to the City of Pickering Representatives from the Pickerinq Squash Club t1 €";~, ~~ t, {., -.),1 March 5, 2007 CiUI o~ ,:...., r:l /~ l..: ~'f March 5, 2007 CORRESPONDENCE 1. CaRR. 11-07 TOWN OF WHITBY PAUL JONES, TOWN CLERK 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L 1 N 2M8 Motion for Direction Advising that at the Council meeting held on February 12, 2007, the Council of the Town of Whitby passed a resolution with respect to the Province of Ontario reassuming court security costs to provide the Durham Regional Police Service with funds and personnel. 2. CaRR. 12-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/07 811501 Ontario Limited 954 Dillingham Road Part of Lot 19, Range 3 Broken Front Concession Part 1, Plan 40R-3328 City of Pickerinq Refer to Planning & Development Committee Director of Planning to Report Memorandum from the Director, Planning & Development concerning Zoning By- law Amendment Application A01/07 as submitted by 811501 Ontario Limited for property municipally known as 954 Dillingham Road, Pickering. In accordance with the amendments to the Planning Act, the application as submitted by 811501 Ontario Limited is deemed to be complete and referred to staff for application processing. 3. CaRR. 13-07 P.M. MADILL, REGIONAL CLERK REGION OF DURHAM 605 Rossland Road East Whitby. ON L 1 N 6A3 Receive for Information Advising that at a meeting held on February 14, 2007, the Council of the Region of Durham adopted a recommendation with respect to the Accessible Pedestrian Signals Policy. ~ ('.. ,... l'iJ CORR. 14-07 DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION King Street Postal Outlet P.O. Box 26064 206 King Street East Oshawa, ON L 1 H 1 CO Motion to Proclaim Letter received from the Durham Region Home Builders' Association requesting the City of Pickering proclaim the month of April, 2007 as "New Homes Month". 5 CORR. 15-07 KAI ROS CANADA DURHAM CHAPTER Motion to Proclaim Letter received from Kairos, Durham Chapter, requesting the City of Pickering proclaim March 22, 2007 as World Water Day. THE CORPORATION OF 'THE TOWN OF WHlcrBY In the Regional Municipality of Durham t' r I'" ~_ f /",,;.. u'" ..... --- - Telepbone 905-668-5803 Toronto 905-686-2621 Fax 905-686-7005 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario Canada Ll N 2M8 Co~R. 1\-07 February is, 2007 City of Pickering Attn: Debi A. Bentley One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1 V 6K7 RECEmVE[~ CITY o.F PICKERING CLERK'S DIVISION Re: Court Security Costs and Police Services At its meeting held on February 12, 2007, the Council of the Town of Whitby passed the following resolution: Whereas the Durham Regional Police Service spent $5.7 million in the year 2006 on court security at six Provincial court locations in Durham Region; And Whereas the demand on police services is ever increasing; And Whereas the cost and time spent securing Provincial courthouses and the transportation of prisoners could be better spent on community patrols; Now Therefore Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby requests that the ~~~~~nnc~ ~~~~t~~~~:s~~~~u~od~~~~C~~i;-ro~~S:~ t~ ~~~t~~ ~~f;~:~~~~~n~;r~~I~ing,."."" ") initiatives' (;::':, . . J)t3 i 'j;)vr.l'io\- I W"Ti:';'7~"- "-~",.--",<,,,,~"";j ~.rc' ': --l'9~iF) ct......,~"..!j I,~.'"'' . ". . , :'! ~ 1 r"~"""'" .... ................-..,i lJ ~,~ , ~i II -1 :~ ~"'.7>,.....,.,._...,"'>.,-",:-~.._.......""."..o,._...._..,'-.,.'""'-__.....'''....,.,..." r; r~ " r:-_..u.... 'N..~""_".__ ~ i I , f(jcl/i:>llJ f'ijr 7;)fr-':>I{-"O. . I \.:.....l..--- . ~"'._ ) 11\/1 " ~ _ L J::; I __ .., (',"'" l'" i -2- And That this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Durham Region, the Premier, ~ the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the Attorney General and the Durham Region Police Services Board. W~r: ~-n Paul]ones ~ Town Clerk PJ/sc c.c.: Martin de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax Sandra Krane, Clerk, City of Oshawa George S. Graham, Clerk, Township of Brock Patti L. Barrie, Clerk, Municipality of C1arington Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario Hon. Michael Bryant, Attorney General Roger Anderson, Durham Region Police Services Board Patricia M. Madill, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM l~\ r. ". '/. _0 March 1, 2007 COf<.R I I ~-oi To: Debi A. Bentley City Clerk From: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/07 811501 Ontario Limited 954 Dillingham Road Part of Lot 19, Range 3 Broken Front Concession Part 1 40R-3328 City of Pickering The City is in receipt of an application to amend the zoning by-law for the above-noted property. The purpose of the application is to amend the permitted uses for the subject property to permit recreational uses (gymnastic facility). A copy of the application is attached. In accordance with the amendments to the Planning Act, Council must make a decision on the completeness of the application in order to start the processing of the application. Staff has reviewed the application and consider the application to be complete and appropriate to initiate the required process. Therefore, it is requested that City Council review the application and if appropriate, deem the application complete and refer the application to staff for processing. Staff will be presenting a report to Council in the near future on the Planning and ConselVation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, (Bill 51). It will provide an overview of the changes to the Planning Act and provide recommendations on some of the processing changes and will include a recommendation to delegate the responsibly to determine completeness of certain Planning Act application to staff. RP:ld ~ rp\plan f,les\P!anning Act\clerk memo-re complete app A 01-07 Attachments FILE ~hbo P~b Calf ()~ !"', r~ ~ L~::,j Office Use File Number: Date Received: Application Fee: Date Deemed Com Application to Amend Zoning By-law PART A: OWNER/APPLICANT/AGENT 1. NAME OF REGISTERED OWNER: 8 II -;'-0\ N\.I,\.j"Y\\(J tit, ITcD Address: c~ '5- '-01 D\ \1,'1"\.5'1'-.<:; I), r::n . Postal Code: I......i iJ} ;tZ6 Telephone No.: Fax No.: Contact Name (if different from registered owner): Email Address: 2. NAME OF APPLICANT: D (~l ~ Ii. PflCFEtnr:s Telephone No.: ci f-J I 11'D (I)., n n,~, A . l i\i2i'. f:, ) Address: f 0':;,-: =5 !':of ILO cK k..() <; [", .~ I' Postal Code: L; LV 31? Telephone No.hll/ lilt --:;>, 7.S-S Fax No.{~;:~,<)-\.~,) 6-'~/S\.h' Email Address: d(";;,../~ ltcldnr 1+) ,r:c/n Contact Name (if different from applicant): Telephone No.: Interest of Applicant(s) in subject land: 3. NAME OF AGENT (if any): Address: Telephone No.: Contact Name (if different from agent): Postal Code: Fax No.: Email Address: Telephone No.: 4. MATTERS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO (check one or more): Owner Applicant ~. ASlent 5. Names and addresses of any mortgagees, holders of charges or other encumbrances: 6. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP ACCOMPANYING APPLICATION: (check one) Copy of front page of deed Other (please specify) L ~t'i':r- t L - C .;;- A. .,,'"\ t"', to f\ _I ....,t J:\ql t t: t'~'" /'~l 't Ij',f -do. c: '~) PART B: DETAILS OF APPLICATION 7. LOCATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY (the subject property is the area to which the application applies): Municipal Address: Lot(s): ("Ol'\:' ere r, i\ i\i(\C :; F't '-:'/ (,.-li Di Iii 1\..1 kArn ..,.~;1 A./~~V;~ P (f CL'3J'Z s: I.. (}, Plan/Concession: OLD" 6JZ- c>, 713 '~ddo t'/>.f'l1 I Assessment Roll Number: 8. DIMENSIONS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY (Please use metric measurements): (a) Frontage 12~? , I c, Fn-! (c) Area I AC ns~ (b) Depth 3- S-- 7. t i Fc~'" (d) Width 9. Are there any easeml9nts, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants, etc., affecting the subject property? DYes I;i5 No If yes, please identify below and show on the site plan the nature and location of the easement, right- of-way, restrictive covenant, etc.: -~-~~--~--- 10. Does the subject property enjoy any easements, rights-of-way, or other rights over adjacent properties (i.e mutual driveway)? DYes [8 No If yes, please identify below and show on the site plan the nature and location of the easement, right- of-way or other rights over adjacent properties: :'- r.I"'. C' J; U 11. Pickering Official Plan Designation: f.J\; F i-(} ;,- 1'7 G /.,_< , ,"- r,!. ~ . 12. Existing use of the property: ';'-lr \: >:\.' I~',-- ' 13. Proposed use of the property: to, ~. ; f'vCij\.: ;'/1'". 1~'.;'>!~".6- ('U,F{ltl\C {~r:.'(I:Fi\\I.~I,(';',,- 14. Zoning of Subject Lands: Existing: '-1'(, R \,j L r-\ LV '(' ~. i I Proposed: ~t -1 7- f ,V::"i:~. z..:-;- // l':..t_.c:U~(I!.::' r":Ej':'l'.=P.\",-:.:-';~ r.x;'E Reason why the rezoning is being requested: S ('; 1-'- 'e. Ie '" lei).' [-'i( \<s i~i/q':; 1.\ '\ t1 L 1=:" ?' I c: (' F,,~.7 {<E ,: {Z'A$r S:J;'/,~~~ E F Clt_ l~! E:.; C~'>/7 C L. Lig . 15. Please indicate if the applicant or owner has submitted any of the following applications for all or part of the subject property and complete the following chart: ! Submitted File Number Lands Affected Purpose of Status of Effect of OTHER Yes No (i.e. all or part of Application Application Application on APPLICATIONS subject the Proposed application) Zoning Change Durham Regional Official Plan I Amendment Pickering Official Plan Amendment Plan of Subdivision or Condominium I Minor Variance I ConsenVSeverance Site Plan Approval 16. Access to the subject property is by (check the appropriate space or spaces): o Provincial Highway ..~ A municipal road that is maintained all year or seasonally o Right-of-way o Other (specify) 17. Date of Acquisition of the subject property: Id'ex. /7 73 18. Date of construction of all buildings and structures on the subject property: 19 73 19. Length of time the existing uses on the subject property have continued: ~:::....s ;.,..'F7~l/r.'S 20. Services available to the subject property: (a) Existing and proposed type of water services (i.e. municipal water or private well) fI i/ /..' i ( if/A L (b) Existing and proposed type of sewage disposal (i.e. municipal sewage disposal or private septic system) h 1/ (Vi (' I Pi\ L (c) Existing and proposed type of storm drainage (i.e sewers, ditches, swales or other means) ,.I, L i, ,,'. ~ S U", f\ 1.:1' <, 21. Other supporting documents or reports applicable to the proposed application: (Please list any technical studies of background material being submitted to support the application and/or satisfy the requirements of the Pickering Official Plan, Provincial statues and regulations, etc.: 22. Has the subject property ever been the subject of a previous application to amend a zoning by-law? o Yes if No If yes, please provide the specifics (i.e. applicant, purpose, year, file number, etc.): " ') "" l'o.J.1 23. Is there one or more livestock barns or manure storage facilities located within 500 metres of the boundary of the subject property? DYes 5iI:" No If yes, please complete the "Minimum Distance Separation Form" which is attached and return it with the application. 24. Please complete the "Screening Questionnaire for Identifying Potentially Contaminated Sites" which is attached and return it with the application. 1. CI): 1-' ~ ~12. I- UJI ~ 813. U UJ 4. ::i...J o..~ 0..0 I ~ ~15. ~ ~I 6. That applicant agrees that this application and all studies submitted in support of this application may be made available for public viewing, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1989. All vegetation the lands that are subject to this application must be maintained during the processing of the application. No regrading is permitted on site during the processing of the application. Applicants are advised that there may be additional approvals (i.e. site plan approval, building permit, etc.) and additional fees and charges associated with any development approved in conjunction with this application. Applicants may be required to provide additional information that will assist the City of Pickering in assessing the application. The applicant and owner agree to co-operate with the City of Pickering and all of its staff in allowin Cit staff to inspect the sub'ect ropert. C..i't"'1 P, c-j:..l;:I;-/~~{y., Dated at the:tt+ of -~ - this -L-day of Fe/:;. , in the year of 1.00 1- , I, D"","'.,/5 ;::..., '-/.JI(j('=:. of the C'ci2f'?'/'I'\IIC!1V of L.ti'\U"U {if({j,~'F;{njE--s. In the P (i C /.I' ^- C E' . of r'"?/,,_ IAn i Co solemnly declare that all the statements contained in this application and all the statements contained in all the exhibits transmitted herewith are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act. I also agree to allow the City of Pickering its employees and agents to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting inspections, surveys and tests that may be necessary to this application. I further agree to maintain all vegetation on the site and shall not cut or destroy any vegetation or regrade the site during the processing of this application and fully understand and agree to comply with all of the Applicant's Acknowledgements as set out above. Declareo befe," me at the Ct ~ . ofRck:.qI~ in the ~ ~,~'l of "D-t...... ,..,..... this 20er. day of F.:'e j-:}rl!CN~ ' in the year of zooT xJ2 .!~~ A Commissioner, etc. ~~ ' -- ......~ ~re of o~, App . or Authorized Agent L1El'L.. ' 'C'''1is~ioner,eto.. ~~~,~O~~i }. ~ . lrham, forthe '...' ~O."tlO,. c. . Gkerln:9. Ex.pire~ March ~~, t.~;~,: { ;::t~t: };~;~1~ ~fd~~i;;~n~!~.'1IC" !:: fesM~.c;' ~~e"I1/Of Fickeri~rg'" tj,s ,...t~i..~2Cal. ' . PARKING AVAILABLE 48 SPACES 1 Hie SITE PLAN SCALE: 1:300 DESIGN BUILD PROPOSAL DRAWINGS Thesed.awi"9511..ICl.o;omrt"un,c:abanofduigninlentonl.,. They lire not to b. usetl 10 obtain Building Pennits o~ 'or Construction. t.l<>,T1!,PT1l5en'~~;o~ ~~~~~<l__~'t ~~\~~,?;,~~~~!:~~'l.,~~~~~~ ~~.~~_;~1~, ...-L~_~ ,~ .---- ~ ! , -<~ ~~ , I . b-~ 'I II-____..~ II II i:------ ii b.~..===~l II ~ ..Ii 'I F--====-------=~ I ..... IN No. Revision 1053 Brock Road South PiCker:f'g, Ontario LlIlJ 3T7 Tel: 416.410-3758 ~"Y' Qn!'..RAF,..Mlr.4 PROPOSED NEW TENANT: PICKERING ATHLETIC CENTRE P'O~"1ng. OMa"" SITE PLAN Date (:~ ~) ,... . ,j."" The Regional Municipality of Durham Clerk's Department 605 ROSSLAND RD. E. PO BOX 623 WHITBY ON L 1 N 6A3 CANADA 905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-9963 E-mail: clerks@region.durham.on.ca www.region.durham.on.ca Pat M. Madill, A.M.C:r., CMM I Regional Clerk "Service Excellence ior our Communities" !'1f). ," loJ .J, ,) February 15, 2007 e.-BtirTd CO~~.l~-01 " , ~:~) ;.?i'C;{ERING (11 CJ f CLERK'S DIVISION C:Ol<~' RE: ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS (APS) (2007 -W-1 0) (Our File: T01-00) Please be advised the Works Committee of Regional Council considered the above matter and at a meeting held on February 14, 2007 Council adopted the following recommendations of the Committee: "a) THAT the Accessible Pedestrian Signals Policy be approved; and. THAT a copy of Report No. 2007-W-10 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the local area municipalities, the Durham Regional . Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind." b) As directed, please find encloseq a copy of Report #2007 -W-10 of the Commissioner of Works. . n)jr;~~" ""~~":'.'~'-'~~~=~~~~-1 ~~~~ r d(};-. f' t t, , ! M. de Rand, Clerk, Town of Ajax t G.S. Graham, Clerk, Township of Brock ~. P.L. Barrie, Clerk, Municipality of Clarin~ S. Kranc, Clerk, City of Oshawa ({: .D.A..J~entley, Clerk, City of Pickering D K. Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge P. Jones, CI~rk, Town of Whitby H. Kortekaas, Chair, Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee C. Curtis, Commissioner of Works, Region of Durham '9n1n~O J.p g I)M. M~~.'c'MM I Regional Clerk PMM/cb Ene!. c: @ 100% Post Consumer -.It) ~: -i3 \."-h'\.:'::>v"hc.... T() ~,.,,,'-.,.,..... -.,-'.,~,...,..-,-~..."..."'..,..-=..._-"-=-..... ........,"~"'-...,~~._'C-,.".,.,,,.,-"..'"''''' ""....-,."..,.~~".,,,...,.,......->.... ,.....O...K,.,'.=>~.. ~.. !~bRR. ........) FILE .../ .:~:::-~ TM(E APPR. ACTION u:..~ '--:-,=2(.;.,,_,. .c~ 1 V e... .r '0"_' .r' L r. 1'- '-_ I. ,r,_\-.()., Regional Municipality of Durham To: The Works Committee From: Commissioner of Works Report: 2007 -W-1 0 Date: January 31, 2007 n 0.11 C oJ; 'i- SUBJECT: Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT the Works Committee recommends to Regional Council that: a) Council approve the Accessible Pedestrian Signals Policy; and b) A copy of this report be forwarded to the local area municipalities, the Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. REPORT: Attachment No.1: Accessible Pedestrian Signals Policy In conjunction with Bill 118: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004, and the Region's Accessibility Plan 2005, there is a need to provide supplementary safety devices at signalized intersections in the Region of Durham to improve pedestrian guidance and accessibility. For these reasons, staff worked with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and the Accessibility Advisory Committee (MC) to establish a criterion for the installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signal equipment (APS). The introduction of APS will meet the needs of visually impaired pedestrians in the Region of Durham (Region) who presently have difficulties crossing major signalized intersections. The aim of the APS device is to relay or communicate information about pedestrian timings or pedestrian phase intervals using non-visual methods such as audible tones. Users of the APS must still exercise good judgment when crossing the road and be aware of their surroundings since this device is intended only to assist and provide additional guidance. Report No.: 2007-W-10 Page No.: 2 1. BACKGROUND 03 :Jhe Region's discussions with the local CNIS chapter to consider the introduction of APS technology were first undertaken in 1989, at which time the CNIS were reluctant to introduce APS systems for their members. Since 1989, considerable technology advancements have occurred in addition to increased acceptance of the devices. Installation and operating parameters now meet industry standards and are recognized at national and provincial levels by both CNIS and various transportation associations. Staff approached the CNIS and the Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee with a draft policy and best practice document in 2004. Through consultation with both agencies, the draft Policy was finalized (Attachment No.1) to best meet the needs of the visually impaired community. The draft policy has been formally endorsed by both agencies. In July 2006, all of the eight (8) local municipalities responded favourably to accept the Policy as drafted. The required equipment has been tested and reviewed by staff and CNIS mobility instructors. It is similar to that used by other Greater Toronto Area (GT A) transportation agencies and will provide commonality across GT A jurisdictions and within Durham. The primary intent of the draft Policy is to accept APS requests only through the local CNIS chapter and not those by individuals. This will ensure that the visually impaired will be properly oriented and trained by a certified CNIS mobility instructor. Regional staff will not provide training. 2. FINANCING Actual equipment costs we not known at this time. However, based on the experience of other agencies, it is anticipated that the overall supply and installation cost will be in the range of $2,000 per crosswalk or approximately $8,000 per intersection. These costs are a 'best case' scenario assuming a new traffic control signal installation. Costs can vary significantly to retro-fit existing locations where wiring, hardware and signal pole locations may not be available. Funding for an APS at new traffic control signal installations where the need has been pre-determined, will be built into the capital project cost. Funding for an APS at an existing intersection will be provided through the Capital Signal Modernization budget and will be prioritized based on other competing needs and budget availability. """" Report No.: 2007-W-10 Page No.: 3 3. CONCLUSION ~, ...."'" l';:;d A Council approved Accessible Pedestrian Signals Policy will ensure that the assessment for their need and installation will be consistent as reviewed by both . CNIB and Regional staff, thereby ensuring that the needs of the visually impaired are foremost considered. The draft Policy has been reviewed by the Legal Department who concur with the Policy as proposed. Based on the acceptance of the CNIB, the Region's Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the local municipalities, it is recommended that Council endorse the attached Policy. Cliffo urtis, P. Eng., MBA, CommIssioner of Works Recommended for Presentation to Committee ~w~- G. H. unitt, M.S.W., Chief Administrative Officer T02/ms/ra .....~ Attachment No.1 Report 2007-W-10 n0~ I..V' THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY AND GUIDE TO BEST PRACTICE WORKS DEPARTMENT ~ The Regional Municipality of Durham ltifI Works Department January 2007 CI) Attachment No.1 Report 2007 -W-1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS ",,0' r__1"": \,~' .J;j TABLE OF CONTENTS................. ...... ................ ............. .... .... ....... ................ ..... ................ ................. ....... 0 1. PU RPOS E ..... ............. ..... .......... ....... .............. ................. ............... .............. ......... ............ ...... ............1 2. HISTORICAL BACKGROU N D .............. ............................ ................... ....... ....... ............ ........... ..........1 3. WHAT IS AN ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL? ......................................................................2 4. INSTALLATION FACTORS ...................... ...................... ..................... ..... .... ...... .................... ............3 5. EVALUATION RATING SCALES .......................................................................................................4 6. EVALUATION FACTORS WORKSHEET ..........................................................................................4 A. PEDESTRIAN USAGE .......... .......... .......................... .......... .............. ............... ............4 B. INTERSECTION CONDITIONS...................... ............. ................................................5 C. MOBILITY EVALUATION ............................................................................................ 7 D. TECHN ICAL EVALUATION.....................:................... ...... ................................ ..........8 7. RECOMMEN DATION S .. ............... ....... .......... .................. ...................... .... ........... ................... ...........8 8. U NIFORM OPERATIONAL G U IDELlN ES........ .......... ....... ..... ........ ......... ...................................... .....8 9. EVALUATION SUMMARy.... ................ ................................................ ...... .................. ...9 ~i.~. The Regional Municipality of Durham be Works Department January 2007 AttaCnmenll"U. I Report 2007 -W-1 0 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Page 1 of 9 r. ~')' l V' 1. PURPOSE Since 1989, the Region of Durham has periodically investigated the use of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) in response to a growing public interest with the implementation of these devices. With the passing of Bill 118: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2004, the Region of Durham is taking a proactive approach with this issue. The Accessible Pedestrian Signals Policy and Guide to Best Practice provides a justification and methodology to meet the needs of blind, visual impaired and disabled pedestrian (VIP) in the Region of Durham. The Region of Durham is working with the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) in order to effectively address these needs and to establish a standard for the installation of an APS to promote uniformity. 2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Accessible Pedestrian Signals were historically referred to as Audible Pedestrian Signals. The new term "Accessible Pedestrian Signal" is now used in the industry to "consider the accessibility requirements of persons with disabilities other than blindness or visual impairment and reflects the concept of universal access." (CNIB) Although audible crossing indicators have been available for over 25 years, they have not been commonly installed in Canada or the United States. This was partially attributable to two key factors: (1) noise pollution and consequent community opposition and (2) disagreements amongst the blind/visually impaired people and organizations representing the blind/visually impaired regarding the philosophy, actual requirement and effectiveness of an APS. With the introduction of more complex intersection design and signalization, within the past 30 years, traditional street crossing techniques used by the blind and visually impaired have been adversely affected, resulting in a more difficult task of recognizing the pedestrian phase at a signalized intersection. Consequently, since 1980, there has been a considerable amount of APS studies, reviews and research conducted on their use. The following APS information and recommendations is based on information provided in the Transportation Association of Canada Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TAC MUTCD), Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), American MUTCD, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) publications, available APS studies and research publications, APS product information, internet searches and comparisons with various municipalities/regions within the Greater Toronto Area currently using APS technology. PJ The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department January 2007 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY f\uacnmem NO.1 Report 2007-W-10 Page 2 of 9 :' If ~ l' '.1 J T AC MUTCD (1998) and aTM manuals provide a limited and minimal amount of APS application guidelines and technical specifications. Research literature from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), specifically Project 3-62 which was generated through a contract with the University of North Carolina, was used as a primary source of information and guidance. 3. ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL DEFINITION An APS is a device that relays or communicates information about pedestrian timings or pedestrian phase intervals using non-visual methods such as audible tones, verbal speech messages, vibrating surfaces, tactile messages, receiver or any combination thereof. APS are used at signalized locations with fixed (pre- timed) or actuated modes of control and pedestrian timing intervals are used. APS devices should be used as a supplemental device to existing orientation and mobility techniques to assist visually impaired/blind persons with street crossings. Four design types are available to choose from and can be categorized by the location and type of "walk" indication desired. i. Pedestrian head mounted - Speakers mounted in, on, or near the visible pedestrian signal head. ii. the pushbutton assembly. Syr"bOl4 D BICYCLE PATH I : Indcales bicycles from the left. I :: IrtLmed.fromnghl ~ I ,. .~-' Sy^,bolJ ~ ~~ RAL TRAFFIC U -- ~ tTramsiTrams: ~-r Indcates ralllraffic from 13h ~ IflLmed-fromnght ~ ~ ~ic:~~~ P-'.TH __ -.. II ~ Ii ~ B;Cfdes from DClh direct"ns ~ [~~..lj ~~~~~! 1 l> rT"!: ~~~:ea7~:!~;~:~S it _"_'__H__~ Vibrotactile only - walk indication only provided by vibration and tactile information at the pushbutton location. III. .,~.. i".i~~- The Regional Municipality of Durham . Works Department ..... .. January 2007 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Attacnmem NO. "I Report 2007 -W-1 0 Page 3 of 9 r' Ii .~ 1..."1:.1. ~ ..~I.~. ..-. Personal receiver based - (1) Infrared transmitters that provide speech messages at personal receivers or (2) light emitting diode (LED) pedestrian signal head that pulse to transmit speech or vibration message at the personal receivers. IV. I. 4. INSTAllATION FACTORS The installation of an APS may be initiated based on the following factors: o Potential demand for APS device. o Complexity of a signalized intersection operation. o A formal request from a recognized official organization representing the blind/visually impaired. (Le. eNIS or affiliated regional chapter) It is noteworthy to mention that low levels of vehicle traffic are also known to create problems for VIP, as is too much vehicle traffic. That is, without the surge of parallel vehicular traffic, which provides essential usable orientation and directional information, a VIP may find it extremely difficult to cross at the onset of a walk interval. Therefore, candidate installation sites may be locations that include: ./ Intersection with vehicular and/or pedestrian actuation ./ Very wide pedestrian crossings ./ Intersections with low side streeUminor road traffic ./ T -shaped intersections .r~.. The Regional Municipality of Durham !III Works Department January 2007 Attacnment NO. 'I Report 2007 -W-1 0 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Page 4 of 9 ./ Non rectangular or skewed crossings ./ High volumes of turning vehicles ./ Split phase signal timings ./ Exclusive pedestrian phasing, especially where right turn on red is permitted ./ A leading pedestrian inteNal r:. 4~ 5. EVALUATION RATING SCALES The selection of candidate sites and determining priorities for installation will be achieved through the use of a standard APS evaluation factors worksheet. Several rating scales or evaluation factors worksheets have been developed over the past 20 years, and are utilized in various communities/cities throughout Canada and the United States. When comparing the different rating scales, there are common factors that are generally agreed upon and used, when evaluating the need for an APS. Points are assigned to specific factors within the general categories of A) pedestrian needs to use the intersection crossing, B) intersection geometric features, C) special mobility considerations and D) technical feasibility. 6. EVALUATION FACTORS WORKSHEET It is recommended, with each individual site, that an evaluation team be formed consisting of a/an: . Traffic engineer and/or practitioner . Orientation and mobility instructor, and; . Visually impaired pedestrian making the request that will be periodically consulted during the course of the evaluation to better determine their needs. A) PEDESTRIAN USAGE i. Proximity to facilities for the elderly and/or disabled: These include facilities of rehabilitation, organizations for the visually impaired or blind, public housing and senior citizen facilities. Points are assigned on the basis of blocks (1 block equals 60 m) from proposed APS site to subject facility. The closer the two are, the more points are given. 4 - 6 blocks 3 blocks 2 blocks 1 block less than 1 block (2) points (4) (6) (8) (10) ~ The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department January 2007 ~'-'--""'~""~'~-"''-''''-'''-~-"''-'''~'.''-'''''''-~'~""~~'~.,~--",.._-- Auacnmem NO. 0' Report 2007 -W-1 0 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Page 5 of 9 ii. ~ 4 /" i'. . _I l .) Proximity to key destinations: This includes, but is not limited to, medical, educational, social, recreational, commercial, and public facilities. Points are assigned on the basis of blocks (1 block equals 60 m) from the proposed audible signal site to subject facility. The closer the two are, the more points are given. In case of multiple facilities, points will be given on the basis of the closest facility. 4 - 6 blocks 3 blocks 2 blocks 1 block less than 1 block (2) Points (4 ) (6) (8) (10) iii. Proximity to transit stops/routes: Many visually impaired people rely on public transportation; therefore points will be given for the number of transit stops and/or routes within one block of the proposed APS. 1 - 2 routes and 1 stop 1 - 2 routes and 2 stops 3 or more routes and 3+ stops (4) Points (6) (8) iv. Need to cross: The more frequent the usage of the APS, the more points is given. The requestor must provide this information. Occasionally (approximately 1 x per week) Regularly (approximately 3x per week) Daily High Uustify below) (2) Points (4) (6) (8) v. Alternate crossing location: The further away a good crossing location is from the proposed APS, the more points are given. Good crossing within: 120 m (1) Points 121 -180 m (2) 181 - 240 m (3) 240 - 300 m (4) B) INTERSECTION CONDITIONS ~ The Regional Municipality of Durham iIII Works Department January 2007 ,..n Auacnmem ''10. , Report 2007 -W-1 0 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Page 6 of 9 -, 4 ," C. ..'1 i. Intersection Configuration: The number of approaches to an intersection and their geometric configuration (offset, skewed, etc.) affect the ease or difficulty of crossing for the visually impaired. In particular, traffic at 3-leg intersections tends not to provide adequate audible clues for the visually impaired to permit them to effectively judge the signal phases. 4 leg right angle intersection 3 leg tee intersection 3 or 4 leg skewed intersection 4 leg offset intersection Other complex or unusual intersection (1) Points (2) (3) (4) (5) ii. Width of crossing: Wider streets present more crossing difficulties for those who are visually impaired. If each leg of the intersection has a different width, the widest street measurement will be used. Crossing width will be measured at the point pedestrians normally cross the street. The wider the crossing, the more points will be given. 12 m or less 12 -16 m 16 - 20 m 20 - 24 m more than 24 m (1) Points (2) (3) (4) (5) iii. Traffic Volume: Traffic volume may impede or assist visually impaired or blind pedestrians. Optimal crossing conditions occur when crossing right angle signalized intersections with a moderate but steady flow of traffic through the intersection on each leg with minimal turning movements. Traffic that is light, very heavy, or erratic in its flow makes it difficult to pick up audible clues as to whether the light is red or green. In such cases, APS can assist in determining when it is possible to safely cross the street. Traffic volume will be separated into different classifications, and points will be given per each classification. a. Heavy traffic flow: Approach traffic on all legs is in excess of 2000 vehicles per hour during any peak hour. 2000 - 2999 3000 - 3999 4000 - 4999 5000 - 5999 6000 + (1) Points (2) (3) (4 ) (5) !~ The Regional Municipality of Durham . Works Department January 2007 "'^ Attachment NO.1 Report 2007-W-10 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Page 7 of 9 b. Light traffic flow: Approach traffic on all legs is less than 900 vehicles per C 4 G hour during anyone hour period between 6 AM and 6 PM 800 - 899 700 - 799 600 - 699 500 - 599 under 500 (1) Points (2) (3) (4) (5) iv. Vehicle Speed: The speed of approaching traffic directly relates to the ability of the approaching traffic to stop for a pedestrian clearing the intersection as the lights change. Points are assigned ion the basis of the 85th percentile speed on the fastest approach leg. . Up to 40 km/h 41 to 50 km/h 51 to 60 km/h 61 to 70 km/h 71 to 80 km/h (1) Points (2) (3) (4) (5) v. Uneven Traffic Flow: Without the consistent surge of parallel vehicular traffic, which provides essential usable orientation and directional information, a VIP may find it extremely difficult to cross at the onset of a walk interval. The evaluation team may assign intermediate values. Consistent vehicle platooning Erratic traffic flow (0) Points (5) C. MOBILITY EVALUATION An orientation and mobility specialist must evaluate each subject APS site. Based on the O-M judgment and evaluation team additional points may be assigned based on the observed or special conditions not adequately covered by the previous evaluation factors. o - 5 points may be assigned based on the following comments: ~.. The Regional Municipality of Durham .. Works Department January 2007 ...n Auacnment NO.1 Report 2007.W.10 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Page 8 of 9 D. TECHNICAL EVALUATION r~ " ':" \~. Lf v An evaluation by the traffic engineer of each subject APS site will be conducted for the required physical upgrades to the existing intersection that will facilitate the installation of the APS. o - 5 points may be assigned based on the following comments: 7. RECOMMENDATIONS APS device installations shall be considered when all the following conditions are met: a. The intersection is already signalized; b. A formal request has been received from a recognized official organization representing the blind/visually impaired (Le. eNIS or affiliated regional chapter). c. A project team, who will evaluate individual requests for APS's, completes an APS Evaluation Worksheet. d. APS device(s) be purchased and installed by the Region of Durham as per established standards to meet uniform equipment and operational requirements. APS should not be installed where traffic, intersection geometry or environmental conditions may adversely alter the effectiveness of the APS system. 8. UNIFORM OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES It is essential that the uniform operation of an APS be maintained. Therefore, as a minimum, the operational requirements outlined in the T AC MUTCD should be adhered to. Rl.-.=:l... ..'. The Regional Municipality of Durham . Works Departrnent January 2007 -... '__i.~~'"'<._"__._,._.,"~,~._"",~_,,,,,,"__.__" I""\.I.La""II'ICIIL ."V. I Report 2007 -W-1 0 ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL POLICY Page 9 of 9 "'4;'''' :...: I Regional Municipality of Durham Accessible Pedestrian Signal EVALUATION SUMMARY Location: Date: Regional Representative: CNIB Representative: Chapter: CNIB Client: A. Pedestrian UsaQe 1. Proximity to facilities for the visually impaired 2. Proximity to key destinations . 3. Proximity to transit stops/routes 4. Need to cross 5. Alternate crossing location B. Intersection Conditions 1. Configuration 2. Width 3. Volume 4. Vehicle Speed 5. Uneven Traffic Flow C. Mobility Evaluation Mobility and miscellaneous factors D. Technical Evaluation Miscellaneous technical factors Total Evaluation Summary Points: Region of Durham Representative eN IS Representative ~ The Regional Municipality of Durham 1'1 Works Department January 2007 "7~ 74e ~tUUe 7e<;UU Mayor Dave Ryan City of Pickering One The Esplanade . Pickering, Ontario L 1 V 6K7 Dear Mayor Ryan: Durham Region Home Builders' Association King Street Postal Outlet P.O. Box 26064 206 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L 1 H 1 CO Tel. (905) 579-8080 Fax (905) 579-8080 e43 ":0{QQR. 1'/-.-01 January 24, 2007 R.. ""'" t:i"'''' i; "'.1"'...., r""" :~ ~ .~'C! ,~:_t1<. ~. ..~'l. ' I. 1i l~ ,.i.;c!i 1, C Llf d;;'TV OF 'F'!C::1U~RING :'~\ /-8\ . (~. jl/,.. '-j _ . r J.<' ,._rv,c.;. I 'i i'" ---../ ( \. ~l kf! t~:~ '. CTV'" CLERK'S DIViSION On behalf of the Durham Region Home Builders' Association, I invite you to be our guest for dinner on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007, at The Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Ave., Oshawa together with the municipal mayors, local MPs and MPPs of Durham Region. Our "Mayors & Members" evening will begin with a mix and mingle at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m.; followed by the evening's program. The home building industry is a major component of life in our local municipalities and I hope that you will take the time to recognize the significance of our industry by joining us on March 20th as we launch New Homes Month in Durham Region. With this in mind, it is requested that your municipality declares April 2007 as "New Homes Month" in recognition of new home construction and home ownership as a basic factor in our economic progress and the quality of our lives. I am enclosing a sample Proclamation which, if approved by your council, could be brought with you that evening. We sincerely hope that you will be able to attend our dinner meeting and be in a position to declare April 2007 as "New Homes Month" in your municipality. Please RSVP to Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer at Tel: (905) 579-8080; Fax: (905) 579-8080; or e-mail fpnews@sympatico.ca. Yours truly, d:bvoo })bYwJJ Clkl'v-J Donna Donaldson Executive Officer www.durhamregionhomebuildersassociation.com r"',:'4. " ,. .,'. ,_.j \. ;;)' Proclamation by Municipality Whereas, the Municipality of is proud of the fine residential communities that have been built in recent years. Whereas, new housing represents improved planning and design, and progress in the use of new materials and methods of construction. The establishment of new communities, schools, places of worship, roads, shopping centres and other public facilities has been stimulated by new housing. Whereas, it is fitting that our citizens recognize what the building industry 11'1eanS in civic and economic progress to and what home ownership can mean both to the individual owner and to the total economic and social benefit of this municipality. Wherefore, I , Mayor of proclaim April 2007 as New Homes Month. , do hereby I call upon the citizens of to emphasize throughout this period their confidence in the future economic and environmental well-being of our community and their recognition of home construction and ownership as a basic factor in our economic progress and the quality of our lives. SIGNATURE OF A1AYOR DATE 1''', Ja'/~ l'~JU ~:; l./ CLERK'S DIVISION (j)urliam Cliapter COQ..{<. 15-01 Feb. 19, 2007 Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham , c/o Mr. Roger.Affoerson, / Atl._-l;'/\..)v Regional Chair, ! 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, ON L I N 6A3 l ~ ; J..C lC.{j'-{ tl , ) ~.<~,.t) /..-j( <l.....,I......... Dear Mr. Anderson and Members of Council, KAIROS unites churches and religious organizations in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to "do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8). We deliberate on issues of common concern, advocate for social change and join with people of faith and goodwill in action for social transformation. We believe that WATER is a basic human right and a trust that must be safeguarded for future generations, as we are sure your Council does. Water is a sacred gift and a necessity of life that we often take for granted. But as global demand outstrips supply, water conflicts are on the rise. These conflicts include: ~-._.,.,.,.",~"..,.._,.,.".,...."...,..-,:........",.,,,,,,,,.-.".,,.,,.,,..,,,,[,,,,,,.',......,.,..,,,,...:.-. Bottling water for commercial sale, tj~Q~:~!.:!......._._-_._~ ~; cOP'-/ ~ ro: Significant diversions of water from the Gre~tL~k;;-to d~i~r area North America, r---- ~._.......,.."$.,,.-. Pollution of water, and t: II I-- I .' Overusing natural sources of water so there i _' - . people to drink. CORR. { ....,/\ _ I \ . 1 O.__.~.I,.'_. \ "-\.' t; ~ 1~ v.l.. Water must be maintained as a human right and a common good. After Walkerton, all Ontario municipalities must be very active in maintaining safi~ water accessible to all, and we believe the Region practices due diligence in this matter. However, that is not the case across Canada. Canada's Drinking Water Report Card According to Sierra Legal Defence Federal Gov't. F Nova Scotia B Al berta B Nunavut C British Columbia C+ Ontario A- Manitoba C+ P.E.I. C- New Brunswick D Quebec B+ Newfoundland C- Saskatchewan B- N.W.T. C+ Yukon C- The purpose of this letter is to urge the Region to support water as a human right and to clearly state that under your government Canada will be a defender of water as a fundamental human right and public trust. To that end, we are asking the Region to adopt the enclosed resolution. More than 180 municipalities across Canada have adopted this water declaration, including Halifax, Toronto and Charlottetown. Members of our group are available to answer any questions you may have on this matter. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours truly, ./ "(. J .)/ .'), I. ,; ,...(.,,,- i/( ,c/~ ,-t /i ..-, -c;\.. / /) I J /) /)IJ, . Ii ' lUA4j (v.A-~U ~,,~Vf--'- ) ./ /C t( .(. l , . ;' Mary Sh€pherd 905-728-7346 Betty Anne Platt 905-666-5962 Forl<AIROS-Durham Chapter , cc: Members of Council 2 ",'5"" l" ....' . , ; t.. WATER RESOLUTION WHEREAS March 22, 2007 is World Water Day; and WHEREAS one in six people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water; and WHEREAS the UN Conference on Water in 1977 in Mar del Plata affirmed the right of all persons to access clean drinking water in order to satisfy their fundamental needs; and WHEREAS current World Bank loans for water services in developing countries frequently require the privatization of these services or an increase in water prices, thereby jeopardizing citizens' access to safe drinking water; and WHEREAS KAIROS has asked Canadian municipalities to assist in its effort to have the federal government recognize water as a common good and access to drinking water as a basic human right, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council recognize and affirm that: -water is a sacred gift that connects all life; -access to clean water is a basic human right; -the value of Earth's fresh water to the common good takes priority over any possible commercial value; -fresh water is a sacred legacy, a public trust, and a collective responsibility; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED THAT this Council call upon the federal government to urge the World Bank to ensure access to clean, affordable ,water for the world's poor, and strengthen the role of the public sector and individual communities in setting water policies and delivering water services. 3 ~~~~ ').2, <O~ Wade in the Water! Community Action for World Water Day March 22, 2007 Wade in the water ... Wade in the water, children. Wade in the water ... God's gonna trouble the water. "Wade in the Water" - This spiritual was one way that African-American slaves assured themselves that they would one day be free ... and singing these words of hope and deliverance was one of the ways that they resisted their bondage. Were the lyrics a instruction to slaves on the run - wade in the water, so the slave hunters' dogs would lose their scent - or were they an affirmation that God would stir the waters of justice and lead the enslaved to freedom? Either way, this song is a powerful message that if we want to change the world for the better, then we need to "wade in the water." KAIROS encourages all its friends to wade in the water and advocate for water justice on (or around) World Water Day, March 22 2007! Why World Water Day? In 1992, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (the Earth Summit) designated March 22 as a time when nations might take action to ensure that "adequate supplies of water of good quality are maintained for the entire population of this planet, while preserving the hydrological, biological. and chemical functions of ecosystems. " Yet today, access to clean water is under attack. Some sources of water are threatened by the pollution left behind by mining and energy companies. Some are potentially threatened by the bottled water industry. Whether corporations take clean water away or leave dirty water behind, the end result is the same: compromised access to clean water. Access to clean water is also imperiled by our government's refusal to acknowledge that water is a human right. Despite an interpretation by the UN Council on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights that water is a human right, Canada has refused to sign on and has in fact voted against the appointment of a special rapporteur on water: a position dedicated to the right to water. It's time for us to Wade in the Water together! Let us know what you are planning by March 1 so that we can include it in our national publicity and let churches across Canada know about your activities. Remember: we hope to have as many events happening at the same time as possible! Email or phone Sara Stratton: sstratton@kairoscanada.org, 1-877-403-8933 x 241. Wade in the Waterl KAIROS Community Action for World Water Day www.kairoscanada.org Citq 0# .i?......;~ ,/~ l~ \OJ. ':t. March 5, 2007 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT 1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT Report EC 2007-04 of the Executive Committee held on February 26,2007 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/06 Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road. Pickerinq 1. That Heritage Permit Application HPA 001/06 be approved based on the plans submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions: a) relocate the garage in accordance with any of Options A, B, or C, as submitted by the applicant on February 26, 2007; b) eliminate the round and half round windows; and 2. Further, that a description and sample of asphalt roofing style/type and colour be submitted with the application and approved by the Director, Planning & Development. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 06-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/06 Canadian Natural Power Inc., 526 Kingston Road North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C. (Part 1. 40R-9195) City of Pickerinq 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/06 be approved, to rezone the subject lands to allow the development of townhouses and detached dwellings, on lands being the North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 1, 40R-9195; C 5. ~. That the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2004- 05 (May 12, 2006) by Weldon Lands Inc. on behalf of the Estate of A. Tyas, on lands being Block B Registered Plan 473 and Part Lot 30, Range 3, B.F.C., (Part 1, 40R-9195) City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, be amended to include the subject property, being the North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 1, 40R-9195; and 3. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/06, as set out in Appendix I to Report PO 06-07, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 04-07 Pickerinq Official Plan Review 1. That Report PO 04-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding the review of the Pickering Official Plan be received; 2. That the Preliminary Work Plan for reviewing the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Attachment #3 to Report PO 04-07, be endorsed; 3. That staff be authorized to hold a special meeting of Council, as required under Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act, in the spring of 2007 to obtain public input on revisions to the Pickering Official Plan that may be required; 4. That staff report back on a Final Work Plan that addresses the submissions received on the Pickering Official Plan; and 5. Further, that a copy of Report PO 04-07 be forwarded to the Region of Durham, local municipalities in Durham Region, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Durham School Boards for information. 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 09-07 Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement - Standard Canadian National Railway Company - Rosebank Road Bridqe, Mile 3.5 York Subdivision 1. That Report OES 09-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, regarding the Standard Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement for the Rosebank Road bridge, be received; and ~'.5f"" ',-' .V 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Standard Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement with the Canadian National Railway Company. 5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 11-07 Pickering Museum Village - Request to Deaccession Artifacts 1. That Report OES 11-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the request to deaccession Pickering Museum Village artifacts be received; 2. That the deaccessioning of the Pickering Museum Village artifacts listed in Attachment #1 to Report OES 11-07 be approved; and 3. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. 6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 12-07 2007 Annual Repavment Limit for Debt and Financial Obliqations That Report CS 12-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2007 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations be received for information. 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 14-07 Financial Control Policv 1. That Report CS 14-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the Financial Control Policy be received; 2. That the Financial Control Policy as set out in Attachment #1 to Report CS 14-07 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect hereto. CiilJ 0# '."..5.'""'.. Ul March 5, 2007 BY -LAWS 6742/07 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By- law 3036, as amended by By-law 6666/06, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham on North Part of Lot 30, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Part 1, 40R-9195, in the City of Pickering (A 7/06). [Refer to Executive Page 028 through 030] Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ABSENT: Susan Kular (I) MATTERS ARISING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton There were no matters arising from the minutes. The minutes of the 1 st meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, January 24, 2007, be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the agenda for the Wednesday, February 14, 2007 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room (III) REPORTS 1. PICA 62/06 - KN Property Management Ltd. 981 Brock Road South Part of Lot 18, Range 3 (40R-7994, Part 8 to Part 17) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 5792/01 to permit a maximum of 75% of the gross leasable floor area of the existing building to be utilized for retail uses and financial institution uses, whereas the list of permitted uses in the by-law does not permit retail uses or financial institutional uses. The applicant requests approval of these variances In order to expand the number of uses on the property. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Economic Development, in support of the application. Grant Morris, agent, was present to represent the application. Davood Khaneghi, owner, was present in favour of the application. Grant Morris provided a history of the plaza, which has been in operation for the last 19 years and the owner is currently having difficultly renting units. The new median on Brock Road restricts entrance into the subject property. Grant Morris handed out a court decision noting that the Committee of Adjustment does have jurisdiction to deal with these types of applications, he also had a map showing all other retails uses in the area. In response to questions from the Committee Members, Grant Morris explained going to Council is a long process and owner does not currently have a tenant for the space. Councillor Dickerson was present in favour of the application and explained the road islands and curb cuts. In response to a question from a Committee Member the Secretary-Treasurer explained the by-laws and Section 45 2(b) of the Planning Act. 2 p ~ending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 62/06 by KN Property Management Ltd., be DEFERRED until the next meeting to review the application. CARRIED Vote Kevin Ashe David Johnson Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson opposed in favour in favour in favour 2. PICA 04/07 - Director Industrial Holdings Limited 699 Kingston Road Part of Lot 29, B.F.C. Range 3 (40R-9598, Parts 1 to 10,12,13,16,19 to 21,27 to 37) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended, to permit a "Retail Warehouse-Type B" within the existing building providing a minimum gross leasable floor area of 945 square metres, whereas the by-law defines a "Retail Warehouse-Type B" as a warehouse having a gross leasable floor area of at least 1400 square metres, but less than 5000 square metres. The applicant has requested approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the establishment of a "Nevada Bob's" retail warehouse within the existing building. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Economic Development, in support of the application. Sam Salis, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. 3 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 04/07 by Director Industrial Holdings Limited, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed establishment of a 945 square metre "Retail Warehouse-Type B" within the existing building is a minor variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed "Retail Warehouse-Type B", providing a minimum gross leasable area of 945 square metres, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed "Retail Warehouse-Type B" within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. PICA 05/07 to PICA 06/07 - Louisville Homes Limited 901 & 902 Rushton Road (Lot 1, 40M-2249 and Lot 18, 40M-2249) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-aw 560/05 to permit minimum flankage side yard widths of 2.7 metres for two proposed detached dwellings, whereas the by-law requires minimum flankage side yard widths of 4.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain building permits for their construction. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from Rick Johnson, in support of the application. Written comments were also received from Mike & Fiona Chisholm in objection to the application. 4 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room Krystina & Nick Lazaridis, owners, was present to represent the application. Mike & Fiona Chisholm of 1748 Fairport Road were present in objection to the application. Krystina Lazaridis explained the application and history of the development. The proposed detached dwellings would maintain the appearance and value on the street. Would like to complete the subdivision this year including the road and lot grading. Mike Chisholm is concerned with safety as more blindspots would be created at the corner, concern with the streetscape and clearing of tress on the subject property. In response to questions from the Committee Members the Secretary-Treasurer explained the 3.0 metre road widening allowance on Fairport Road. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That applications PICA 05/07 to PICA 06/07 by Louisville Homes Limited, be APPROVED on the grounds that the minimum flankage side yard widths of 2.7 metres for two proposed detached dwellings are minor variances that are desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed dwellings, as generally illustrated on the applicant's plans submitted with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain building permits and complete all construction of the proposed dwellings within two years of this decision, or the decisions shall become null and void. CARRIED Vote Kevin Ashe David Johnson Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson in favour in favour in favour opposed 5 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room 4. PICA 07/07 - K. Redshaw 1791 Central Street (Lots 40 & 41, Plan 43) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, permit the construction of an addition to the existing dwelling providing a minimum front yard depth of 4.4 metres, a minimum flankage side yard width of 3.8 metres, and to permit a proposed accessory structure (detached garage) providing a maximum height of 4.4 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum front yard depth of 9.0 metres, a minimum flankage side yard width of 4.5 metres and permits a maximum height of 3.5 metres for accessory structures in a residential zone. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit for their construction. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the Councillor Rick Johnson and the Region of Durham Health Department, both expressing no objections. Eric Winterstein, agent, and Kenneth Redshaw, owner were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 07/07 by K. Redshaw, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed minimum front yard dep""h of 4.4 metres, proposed minimum flankage side yard width of 3.8 metres, and proposed maximum height of 4.4 metres for an accessory structure (detached garage) are minor variances that are desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the proposed addition and proposed accessory structure (detached garage), as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 6 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed addition and accessory structure (detached garage) within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. PICA 08/07 - K. Wheeler 3120 Regional Road 5 (South Part of Lot 4, Concession 9) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, to permit the construction of an accessory structure (detached garage) located in the front yard of the property, whereas the by-law requires that any detached accessory structure to be located in the rear yard. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit to construct the proposed garage. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the Councillor Rick Johnson and the Region of Durham Health Department, both expressing no objections. Danny Pettit, agent, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Kevin Ashe That application PICA 08/07 by K. Wheeler, be APPROVED on the grounds that the accessory structure (detached garage) located in the front yard to be a minor variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 7 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed accessory structure (detached garage), as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed (detached garage) within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. PICA 09/07 - S. & G. Boseovski 726 Kingston Road Part of Lot 28, Range 3, B.F.C. (Part 25 to Part 29 & Part 43, 40R-25653) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 3768/91, to allow the interpretation of the provisions of the by-law to permit a non-venting dry-cleaning establishment within the existing building, whereas the by-law does not permit a non-venting dry-cleaning establishment. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to obtain a building permit for the existing building in order to establish a non-venting dry-cleaning business. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Economic Development, in support of the application. Steve Boseovski, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Steve Boseovski explained the space has been vacant for approximately 1 % years and it has been very difficult to lease and feels this is an ideal use for this corner property instead of a fast food or donut shop. He also explained the tenant needs to out of his current location in a couple of months, therefore a rezoning would take too long. 8 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:03 pm Main Committee Room In response to a question from a Committee Member the Secretary-Treasurer explained the current by-law on the subject property that does not allow the proposed use. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 09/07 by S. & G. Boseovski, be DEFERRED until the next meeting to have Members of Council provide their opinion on application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IV) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That the 2nd meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:13 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 9 CiUI o~ Minutes I Meeting Summary Statutory Public Information Meeting Council Chambers Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:00 pm. Attendees: Councillor Dickerson - Chair Councillor O'Connell R. Pym, Principal Planner - Development Review L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator 1. Planner Comments Ross Pym, Principal Planner - Development Review provided an overview of the applicant's proposal pertaining to this site, as outlined in I nformation Report # 01-07. He went over the details of the development and surrounding land uses. He also explained the requirements of the Planning Act. He indicated in his outline that this proposal was downsized in comparison to the previously planned development. He discussed the written comments received to date in regards to this application: . access to property . road classification . impact on sustainability of site . property values. Sustainability of the site was also discussed. Mr. Pym reviewed the importance of the sign in sheets in order to be notified of any upcoming meetings pertaining to this report. At this point, it was decided to have the comments from the residents next, so I that the applicant could respond accordingly. I I I I I -.-L._ Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 2. Comments from Members of the Public 1) Peter Dowsett 1995 Royal Road, #113 Peter Dowsett appeared before the Committee with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/06. His concerns were as follows: . traffic conerns with Brock Road and Finch Ave. West . access off Brock Road North in the evening . questioned whether a traffic study had been done would like to receive info . trees/shrubs currently existing - would like to confirm that they will remain as a buffer 2) Cheryl England 1995 Royal Road, Unit 103 Cheryl England appeared before the Committee with respect to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/06. She stated she was not opposed to the development, but questioned whether the existing shrubs and tress would be staying. She also questioned access into the development - there are only two ways in, you cannot get in from northbound. Finch Avenue is a single lane road, it is difficult to turn onto Royal Road. She questioned whether there were plans for Finch Avenue to have a left hand lane, she was worried traffic would be using Royal Road as an alternate route. She also questioned the road classification of Finch - Type C designation for Finch, had it been changed since the 2003 application, as it is now noted as a Type Broad. 3) David Loyst 1995 Royal Road. Unit 158 David Loyst appeared before the Committee and stated he was not opposed to the development, but was concerned with traffic and the access in and out of the development. He also noted there needed to be a center left turn lane on Finch Avenue. He questioned what type of development was proposed. whether it would be an adult community or family oriented. He did not see a lot of open space for playgrounds, etc in the plans. Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 Steve Phillips, Property Manager Fuller Spicer and Associates Ltd. Steve Phillips, Property Manager for Fuller Spicer and Associates Ltd. appeared before the Committee. He questioned the height of the units. He noted there were bungalows on the opposite side, and indicated his concern with shadowing problems. He also questioned whether the units would be freehold or condos and requested clarification on parking. Would this be underground or strictly visitor parking. Mr. Phillips also questioned the price range of the proposed units. Mark Speakman 1995 Roval Road Unit 150 Mark Speakman appeared before the Committee and questioned why visitor parking was proposed on the west side as opposed to the south side of the site. He asked about the landscape design and what was planned for this. He also expressed concerns with the height of the second storey, and questioned whether it would be higher than the existing units. He also questioned what the square footage of the units would be and the number of parking spaces per unit. He questioned the provisions for a walkway between the two units and noted he was opposed to having this. He also questioned the elevation changes and what the exterior finish would be. 3. Applicant Comments/Responses Ron Halliday 2280 Whites Road I Ron Halliday appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant in regards to I the zoning by-law amendment application. He explained the parking was planned for Ii the west side in order to save the existing trees. He indicated the height would be no higher than the shadows. He stated that when the previous shadowing study had been completed, there were no problems in this regard. The height to the top of the I roof on the three storey elevation would be 10.5 metres or approximately 36 - 39 feet. I I Mr. Halliday indicated that a solid fence as well as trees already exist and made assurances that the trees would be saved and the landscaping would be in keeping I with the previous development. He made note that there were colour drawings available with considerable detail shown at the meeting, and indicated he would be I available after the meeting to go over the details. I Page 3 CORP0228-2/02 Mr. Halliday stated that all the parking would be outside. There would be three parking spaces per unit. Each unit would have a single or double car garage, depending on the square footage of the unit. Mr. Halliday indicated that traffic studies had been done on Finch Avenue during the previously proposed project. He did state the need to look into another study. This will be revised and forwarded to the Region again. He also made note that this development would have fewer units as opposed to the previous plan for development, and stressed the high quality of these units. He commented on the high level of property management in the existing area. He indicated that the height of some of the existing trees would be in excess of 60 feet, quite possibly higher than the proposed units. He stated the units would be condo style and the approximate values would range from $275,000 for 1,700 square feet up to $325,000 to $350,000 for 2,600 square foot units. The exterior finish would be composed of man made stone and brick, which would be compatible with surrounding units. He confirmed walk throughs would not be likely as these are private units, there being no need to have public walkways. It was noted again that this development was approximately 100 units less than the application previously submitted. Discussion ensued on the problems with walkways as well as the plans for garbage removal. It was noted that this would be dealt with during the site plan approval process, and that they were looking for direction in this regard. 4. Comments from the Chair Councillor Dickerson thanked the applicant and the neighbours for coming out and voicing their concerns. He also reminded everyone to sign the sheets in order to keep informed on the matter. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm Page 4 CORP0228-2/02