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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEG 01-19--CdfJ(Jf--Pl(KERlNG Report to Planning & Development Committee From: Subject: Paul Bigioni Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Report Number: LEG 01-19 Date: January 7, 2019 Transfer of Lands to the Region of Durham for the Kingston Road (Highway 2) Bus Rapid Transit Project -Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-30190 -Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R-30190 -File: L-4610-016-18 Recommendation: 1. That Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-30190 and Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R-30190 be declared surplus to the needs of the City of Pickering and be transferred to the Regional Municipal of Durham for nominal consideration; and 2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this Report. Executive Summary: Region of Durham staff have requested that the City of Pickering transfer to the Region of Durham the lands legally described as (1) Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-30190; and (2) Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R-30190 for road widening purposes along Kingston Road (Highway 2) for the Bus Rapid Transit ("BRT") project. Among other improvements, the proposed road widening will include dedicated bus transit lanes, a culvert extension and a sidewalk. Financial Implications: There are no direct financial implications arising from this Report and the cost to prepare and register the required reference plan was paid for by the Region of Durham. Discussion: The proposed Kingston Road (Highway 2) BRT project was identified as a key Regional higher order transit spine in the Region of Durham Long-Term Transit Strategy in order to provide essential rapid transit alternatives to automobile transportation. The design for the project is to widen Kingston Road (Highway 2) for dedicated transit in curb lanes with buffered on-road bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides. The proposed road widening will include dedicated bus transit lanes, a culvert extension and a sidewalk. LEG 01-19 Subject: Transfer of Lands to the Region of Durham for the Kingston Road (Highway 2) Bus Rapid Transit Project · January 7, 2018 Page 2 Region initiatives relating to the Kingston Road (Highway 2) BRT project are now underway. In order to advance the Kingston Road (Highway 2) BRT project, Region of Durham staff have requested that the City of Pickering transfer lands along Kingston Road (Highway 2) owned by the City of Pickering to the Region of Durham for road widening purposes. A reference plan has been prepared and registered which describes the lands required to be transferred as (1) Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-30190; and (2) Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R-30190. City staff have reviewed the reference plan and deem it to be acceptable. It is recommended that Council declare the lands surplus to the needs of the City of Pickering and authorize staff to effect the transfer of the lands to the Region of Durham for nominal consideration. Attachments: 1 . Location Map , Assistant Solicitor CT:ks Recommended for the consideration of Pic;?;;;;Jcil Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer CORP0227-07/01 revised d/Endorsed By: rate Services & City Solicitor ~ Ill Bus Rapid Transit Phase 2-Property Acquisitions PIN: 26341-0064 City of Pickering -Property of lnferest [: Affected Parcel c::J Assessment Parcels 2016 ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY provided by© First Base Solutions Inc. GIS Data: Produ~ by Durham Region GIS Services, 2012. This map has been produced from a variety of sources. The Region of Durham does not make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials. The Region hereby disclaims all representations and warranties. C> MPAC and its suppliers. All rights reserved. Not a plan of Survey; ATTACHMENT#~/_ro REPORT# J...EG, I .of. 3 o l -I °J Bus Rapid Transit Phase 2-Property Acquisitions PIN: 26341-0065 ~ Iii City of Pickering 2016 ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY provided by© First Base Solutions Inc. GIS Data: Produced by Durham Region GIS Services, 2012. 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