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Home My WebLink AboutCS 29-11 Cal o¢~ Report To PICKERING Executive Committee Report Number: CS 29-11 Date: September 12, 2011 10 From: Everett Buntsma Director, Community Services Subject: Financial Partnership Land Acquisition - with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) - Lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown - File: A-1440-001-11 Recommendation: 1. That Report CS 29-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the Financial Partnership with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority regarding a land acquisition from lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown, at a cost not exceeding. 50% of the total cost or $12,850, whichever is the lowest, be received; 2. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to fund the City's share of the cost of the land acquisition as follows: $10,000 from the City's Current Budget Grants to Organizations- and Individuals (account 2195-2712) and up to $2,850 from sub account 2712 and from funds otherwise available at the end of the current year; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering Officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. Executive Summary: Since 1988, Pickering has supported partnership land acquisition with the TRCA, in a jointly beneficial effort to protect the waterfront and enhance public access and trail opportunities. On March 1, 1999 Council approved Resolution #41/99 endorsing the concept of 50% maximum funding, for Waterfront land acquisition. This approach was consistent with and predicated on the "Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waterfront Final Report" and actions outlined in Report to Council IDT 80-98. The lands on the west side of Frenchman's Bay are critical to the achievement of the City's "Waterfront Vision". The lands are situated on the west side of Frenchman's Bay and are adjoining TRCA owned lands to the north and TRCA to the south and lands are Report CS 29-11 September 12, 2011 Subject: Financial Partnership Land Acquisition - with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) - Lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown Page 2 11 comprised of tableland only. This acquisition will assist in enabling the implementation of the Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Master plan. Staff strongly recommends participation in the acquisition of lands from Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown in partnership with TRCA. Financial Implications: The 2011 Current Budget, Grants to Organizations and Individuals, contained a provision for a TRCA Joint Funding Environmental Project in the amount of $10,000. It is anticipated that these funds will not be required this year so it is appropriate to use them for this joint TRCA land acquisition. The balance of funds, $2,850, can come from the same account from the "To be Determined" allocation of $2,000 and from funds otherwise available at the end of the current fiscal year. Sustainability Implications: Preservation of additional waterfront lands is environmentally sustainable. Protection of the lands for future trail development meets the social needs for the City, regarding the waterfront. Background: Not applicable. Attachments: 1. Letter and Report from Toronto & Region Conservation Authority 2. Resolution #41/99 3. Location Map Prepared By: Endorsed By: Evere untsma Gillis Paterson Director, Community Services Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer CORP0227-07/01 revised Report CS 29-11 September 12, 2011 Subject: Financial Partnership Land Acquisition - with Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) - Lands of Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown Page 3 EB:mid Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City 99uncil 2S ZOl~ / Tony Prevedel, P. Eng. Chief Administrative Officer CORP0227-07101 revised TORONTO AND REGIOIVT MENT# TO REPORT#ffs~/ ' Xonservation. rj of 13 for The Living City Cor"Muni . Services RECEIVED July 21, 2011 14LE NO. ANY. TO , Mr. Everett Buntsma 0FVVD 000PY 0CNtCULATE Director, Operations and Emergency Services MAYOR COUNCIL City of Pickering CAO CLERK Civic Complex CUL 6REC CORP SERVICES ENG SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES One The Esplanade OPS CENTRE LEGAL Pickering, ON FAC OPERATIONS OFFICE SUSTAIN L1 V 6K7 FIRE PLAN i DEV - Dear Mr. Buntsma: Re: GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering/Ajax Sector Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown Our File: CFN 44653 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) at Meeting #6/11, held on June 24, 2011, adopted the following resolution: RES.#A129/11 THAT 0.06 hectares (0.14 acres), more or less, of vacant land being Part of Lot 26, Range 3, Broken Front Concession and designated as Lot 96 on Plan 345, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, located north of Beachpoint Promenade, east of West Shore Boulevard (municipally known as 932 Beachpo,int Promenade), be purchased from Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown; THAT the purchase price be $20,000.00; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses. incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution of documentation. CARRIED ....2 Member of Conservation Ontario 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 www.trca.on.ca ATTACHMENT# TO REPORT# Cs,25-11 1 4of Ey-e eLBunt%r a Page 2 July 21, 2011 The Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brea n property falls within TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the Lake Ontario shoreline as outlined in the approved Greenlands Acquisition project for 2011-2015. The property as completely surrounded by lands owned by TRCA; this _,aggWsiton would c- omr)lete=the contolidation of land in public ownership as envisioned for the West end of:Frenchman's Bayby,the City of Pickering's waterfront vision. The details relating to this matter are set out in the enclosd staff report dated May 17, 2011. As you Will note from the report, thepurchase price is $20,000.00. To complete the transaction, we.estimate. that we will need approximately $3,500.00 for legal fees and disbursements as well as $2,200.00 for an env ronmental-audit for a total of $25,700.00. We respectfully request that the City of Pickering contribute 50% towards the acquisition costs. We would be pleased to provide all relevant information related to this acquisition if required; if you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Yours very truly, 4AI eMicaelenning, Senior Manager Conservation Lands and Property Services Extension 5223 Enclosure GL cc: Nancy Gaffney, Waterfront Specialist - TRCA ATTACHMENT# I_.,_ TO REPORT# !L 2q -l _of1-f- 15 Requester Approvers SECTION: SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION CONFIDENTIAL: No Item TO:. Chair and Members of the Executive Committee Meeting #5/11, June 10, 2011 FROM: James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services RE: GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Waterfront Watershed Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown CFN 44653 KEY ISSUE: Purchase of property located north of Beachpoint Promenade, east of West Shore Boulevard (municipally known as 932 Beachpoint Promenade), City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Waterfront watershed. RECOMMENDATION THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.06 hectares (0.14 acres), more or less, of vacant land being Part of Lot 26, Range 3, Broken Front Concession and designated as Lot 96 on Plan 345, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, located north of Beachpoint Promenade, east of West Shore Boulevard (municipally known as 932 Beachpoint Promenade), be purchased from Joyce Andrews and Phyllis Brown; THAT the purchase price be $20,000.00; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution of documentation. BACKGROUND Resolution #A94/10 at Authority Meeting #5/10, held on June 25, 2010, approved the Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015. 1 ATTACH MENT#--L- TO REPORT# 2229 -I/ 1 6 1 of Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. Sam Samivand of Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage, who acts as agent on behalf of the owners. The purchase price was determined by a market value appraisal prepared for TRCA staff; the owner's have agreed to the purchase price and an Agreement of Purchase and Sale has been executed in this regard. Attached is a plan showing the location of the subject lands. RATIONALE The subject property falls within TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the waterfront watershed as outlined in the approved Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015. The property (i.e. lot 96 on Plan 345) is located within the Frenchman's Bay Environmentally Significant Area at this location. The property is surrounded on all four sides by TRCA land. TAXES AND MAINTENANCE It is proposed that the lands be turned over to the City of Pickering for management. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds for the costs related to this purchase are available in the TRCA land acquisition capital account. Staff is requesting that the City of Pickering fund 50% of the purchase price. Report prepared by: George Leja, extension 5342 Emalls: gleja@trca.on.ca For Information contact: George Leja, extension 5342, Ron Dewell, extension 5245 Emails: gleja@trca.on.ca, rdewell@trca.on.ca Date: May 17, 2011 Attachments: 1 ATTACH MENT#2 -z.-r TO REPORT# CSaS-~~ 1 .7 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to seek matching Provincial funding as soon as possible for the acquisition of strategic private properties to facilitate implementation of key components of the Pickering Waterfront Vision; and THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby indicates its willingness to participate in the acquisition fimding partnership; and THAT the Town of Pickering and the Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority act as partners to a maximum of 50% of the total acquisition funding; and THAT prior to the Council of the Town of Pickering approving any funding arrangement the Council shall be advised in a confidential report of the properties to be acquired and . the terms of the funding arrangements; and THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of Durham be so advised. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs No: Johnson Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #41&/99 . Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the following paragraph be added to the motion regarding the T.R.C.A.'s waterfront acquisition program: THAT prior to the Council of the Town of Pickering approving any funding arrangement the Council shall be advised in a confidential report of the properties to be acquired and the terms of the funding arrangements; and CARRIED (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 5463/99 Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Holland moved for leave to introduce a By- law of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its regular and special meeting held on February • 15, 1999 and special meeting of February 22, 1999 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED I ATTACHMENT#-,3- TO REPORT# C' cN-// $ of -_Z_ IVE w w w ~ Of cn o W LAHOMA O a w J FRENCHMAN'S w BA Y w N Y MINK STREET z ij I w U T= it SUNRISE AVENUE Q w 0 co SUBJECT PROPERTY STREET EXISTING TRCA PROPERTY Li o PROM~NP~E NUE G w LAKE ONTARIO COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTACHMENT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES City o~ DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION REPORT CS-29-11 I I I saner: ate: LAND ACQUISITION BY TRCA - ANDREWS / BROWN 1:2 500 AUGUST 11 /2011 PROPERTY (LOT 96 ON PLAN 345) L:\MP&E\TH£A/ATIC MAPPING\MAPS\STREET BASE\0£&S D/RECTOR\ATTACHMENT FOR REPORT\ .