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Report Number: MO 02-03
Date: November 11, 2003
From:
Maurice Brenner
Interim Mayor
Subject:
Summary Report on Activities of Interim Mayor
Recommendation:
1.
That Council receive for information, Report to Council MO 02-03 providing a
summary report on the activities of the Interim Mayor.
Executive Summary:
On September 29,2003, Council enacted a by-law appointing an Interim Mayor to act in
place of the Head of Council when the Head of Council is absent, or when that Office is
vacant. On October 14, Council declared the Office of the Mayor vacant, pursuant to
the Section 262(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
This report provides a summary of significant activities that I was involved in on behalf
of the municipality during my term to date as Interim Mayor. The report is provided for
Council's information.
Financial Implications:
Not applicable
Background:
I have had the opportunity and pleasure to act as the City's Interim Mayor for only a
short period of time. Nonetheless, during this period, there have been a number of
noteworthy activities that required my attention or involvement on behalf of the City. I
have listed these activities below, and where appropriate have also included copies of
relevant correspondence that I have either sent, or have received, as Interim Mayor.
. On October 8, along with Councillors Mclean and Pickles, and City staff, I
attended a very productive meeting at the Cherrywood Transformer
Station with senior officials from Hydro One to discuss the oil spill that
occurred on October 1. At the meeting, Hydro One agreed to a number of
the City's requests, including the need to clean up and fully rehabilitate
the creek and surrounding areas to our satisfaction. Hydro One also
committed to pay the municipality's costs related to the spill, and agreed
to look at ways to improve relationships with the City, not only in terms of
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emergency communication and response, but also with respect to Hydro
One's possible assistance and support of one or more corporate projects
of City-wide benefit.
. On October 16, I participated as a member of the City's Municipal Control
Group in the Nuclear Emergency Exercise in my role as Head of Council.
The exercise focused on planning for a 'delayed emissions' evacuation of
lands around the Pickering Nuclear Station, and involved OPG as well as
a significant number of emergency planning organizations from the
provincial, regional and local levels. The City's Municipal Control Group
operated from the Municipal Operations Centre in Claremont and
performed its role exceptionally well during the exercise.
. On October 24, I attended the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Business
Excellence Awards luncheon, and gave a short address about Pickering's
commitment to and strong support of the business community.
. On October 27, I sent a letter to Mr. Hume Martin, President and CEO of
the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) expressing concern over
possible service delivery changes being made without open public
dialogue between the community and RVHS. On October 30, I had a
follow-up meeting with Mr. Martin and the RVHS Board Chair to discuss
the situation. On November 10, I received a written response from Mr.
Martin advising that RVHS has agreed to consult the community before
making any major service changes.
. On November 3, I attended the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Ajax Town
Hall to mark Pickering's victory in the 2003 Waste Reduction Week
challenge. This year we accepted a challenge from Ajax to compete to
see which facility (Pickering City Hall or Ajax Town Hall) would generate
less waste per employee. City staff generated less than half the waste
per employee as our neighbours to the east, and Ajax was required to fly
the City's flag for a day.
. After the appointment of the new provincial cabinet, I sent letters to
various of the new Ministers advising of the City's position with respect to
certain matters that remain outstanding in the City, as follows:
0 A letter to the Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy,
advising of the City's objection to the previous provincial
government's decision to allow the Inspection Services Division at
OPG to be contracted out to a private company.
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0 A letter to the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of the
Environment, advising of the City's long-standing opposition to new
landfills in Pickering.
0 A letter to the Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of
Transportation, advising of the City's position with respect to the
location of the two new interchanges planned along Highway 407
on the provincial lands, as well as the City's request to expedite the
extension of Highway 407 east of Brock Road.
0 A letter to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal
Affairs, advising of the City's willingness to work collaboratively with
the new government on our Growth Management Study, as well as
our strong objection to the Order established by the previous
Minister under the Ontario Planning and Development Act.
0 A letter to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal, advising of the City's continued interest in
having the Province's active support and involvement in the
development of a pedestrian bridge across Highway 401
connecting the Pickering GO-Train Station with the downtown core.
Attachments:
1. Letter to Mr. Hume Martin, President and CEO of the Rouge Valley Health
System, summary of follow-up meeting, and response from Mr. Martin.
2. Letter to the Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy.
3. Letter to the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Environment.
4. Letter to the Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation.
5. Letter to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs.
6. Letter to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal.
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Mr. Hume Martin
CEO
Rouge Valley Health System
2867 Ellesmere Road
Scarborough, ON
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Dear Mr. Martin
As you are aware, the recent media reports pertaining to the possibility of major
changes in the way the Rouge Valley Health Care System provides services to
the people of Ajax and Pickering, has become a major concern. The City of
Pickering has prided itself as being a dedicated community partner with your
hospital and is deeply disturbed to learn that discussions had taken place with
other stakeholders and said discussions had been included in a confidential
report without any discussion as to how it might impact our community.
You will recall that the restructuring commission, at the time that Scarborough
Centenary and Ajax Pickering Hospital amalgamated, committed that our
community would not lose a full service hospital. Since that time, municipal
governments in the Durham Region have financially committed to supporting the
hospital based on that understanding. While I accept every institution has the
right to review its strategic plan, as a public institution, I would have thought that,
before considering such drastic measures, key stakeholders and most important,
the public who use this facility, would be consulted. I find it equally disturbing
and inappropriate to be advised that, if I wish further details on the content of the
report, that I should contact the media who have a copy.
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It is in this regard that I am formally requesting that a representative of your
board take part in a public consultation on this matter. In addition, my staff at the
City of Pickering would be happy to provide the appropriate venue to hold such a
forum. Recognizing that this is a municipal election year, I would suggest this
forum not take place until following the November 10th municipal election in order
that the focus remains on health care in our community. I would ask that you
confirm back to my office as soon as possible on your recommended dates so
that we could confirm planning this forum.
Yours truly
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Interim Mayor
Copy: Durham Region Chair
Members of Council, City of Pickering
Mayor and Members of Council, Town of Ajax
Members of Council, Durham Region
Leslie Bovie, News Advertiser
Stan Josey, The Toronto Star
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Attendees:
Hume Martin, CEO, Rouge Valley Health System
Kathryn Ramsay, Chair of Board of Directors
Maurice Brenner, Interim Mayor,City of Pickering
Absent:
. this meeting was scheduled to further discuss a letter
dated October 27, 2003 sent by Interim Mayor Brenner to
Mr. Hume Martin concerning the release of the Strategic
Plan document
. Interim Mayor Brenner stated calls were being received by
the City of Pickering on the City's platform, the Region of
Durham's position and the financial impact
. copies were not provided to either the City of Pickering
nor the Town of Ajax
. the Pickering Council office was informed that copies
could be obtained by contacting the media
. Interim Mayor Brenner expressed his concerns about the
Rouge Valley Health System's reluctance to communicate
and share the document
. Interim Mayor Brenner stated the City is a strong
supporter of the Ajax Pickering Hospital through Mayor
Arthurs being a member of the Board and through the
Mayors' Golf Charity Classic Tournament
. the Stategic Plan report was not marked "confidential"; it
read "final report, September 30,2003"; did not state it is
for discussion purposes; there are no real
recommendations
. Mr. Martin stated this report was presented by the Chief of
Staff at an in-camera session, in full confidence; the report
was leaked to the press by a staff member
. Mr. Martin further stated the purpose of this report was to
address efficiencies and review the services offered b the
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two hospitals
. Interim Mayor Brenner offered to facilitate discussions
with the public; introduce it through the Council agenda;
provide opportunities for the public to submit
presentations/comments at a Council agenda
. Interim Mayor Brenner suggest the following approach:
1. Public Consultation
2. Working Groups with Key Stakeholders
3. Workshops
4. Draft Reports
5. Final Report
. the above allows for a public process involving
customers, staff and board members
. Kathryn Ramsay advised a letter will be sent to the Editor
of the News Advertiser to address this matter.
Meeting Adjourned: 2:30 PM
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Maurice Brenner, Interim Mayor
City of Pickering
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Dear Mr. Brenner:
Thank you for meeting with Kathryn Ramsay, Board Chair of the Rouge
Valley Health System, and myself on October 30,2003. I am writing to
confirm the issues discussed at our meeting and summarize our response to
concerns expressed in your letter of October 2ib.
RVHS will proceed as quickly as possible with the $47M redevelopment of the
Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering (RV AP) site. Early commencement of this
project would not be possible without the support of the Durham Region and
its commitment of a $3.5M donation to the RVHS Foundation Vital Links
Campaign. We are extremely grateful for this support and for your role in
securing approval of this contribution.
As we discussed, RVHS continues to be committed to the development of the
Ajax Pickering site in the context of a regional system of hospital and
community-based services. RVHS is working closely with the Durham Region
Healthcare Group, chaired by Dr. Robert Kyle, to develop and implement a
balanced health services plan for Durham. This group has asked the Durham
Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Council to lead a planning
process to ensure sustainable community and hospital services are developed
in Durham following implementation of the Health Services Restructuring
Commission recommendations by both Lakeridge Health and the Rouge
Valley Health System. This planning process will include appropriate public
consultation.
Since the merger with Rouge Valley Centenary in 1998 the RV AP budget has
grown from $23.8 to $55.5 M, an increase of 132.8 percent. During this same
period the budget of RVHS grew from $104.4 to $181.2M or 73.6 percent. In
addition to this significant investment in the RV AP site, extensive efforts have
been made to consult with the community in the development of the recently
released RVHS strategic plan. A summary of the highlights of this strategic
plan is enclosed.
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During our meeting we discussed your proposal for a consultation process
relating to possible service delivery changes at the RV AP site. We agreed that
RVHS would consult with community members prior to proceeding with any
major service changes. We also committed to continued support for the 24/7
Emergency Department at R V AP and the inpatient and support services
required to care for the 44000 visitors a year attending that Department.
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In conclusion, I wish to apologise for the decision not to immediately and
positively respond to your request for a copy of the Eresentation by the RVHS
Chief of Staff to the R VHS Board on September 30 . Even though this report
was confidential and misrepresented in media reports and by candidates in the
municipal election, it should have been provided to you as per your request.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us and for your ongoing support for
the Rouge Valley Health System. I look forward to working with you and your
colleagues as we continue our joint efforts to provide the best possible health
services for the residents of Pickering Ajax and Whitby.
Yours truly,
Hume Martin
President & CEO
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October 31 , 2003
The Honourable Dwight Duncan
Minister of Energy
900 Bay Street, 4th Floor
Hearst Block
Toronto, ON M7A 2E1
Dear Minister,
I would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment as Minister of Energy. This
is a very important portfolio for the Province and I wish you all the best in dealing with its
many challenges.
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Pickering. As you will know, Pickering is the
host community for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and Wind Turbine, the
Cherrywood Transformer Station, and a number of other significant facilities and
installations operated by Ontario Power Generation and Hydro One. As you can
appreciate, the City has a very strong interest in ensuring that these provincially owned
companies operate responsibly and efficiently, and in partnership with the community.
Over the past few years, the City of Pickering has developed an excellent working
relationship with Ontario Power Generation, and we hope that this relationship will only
get stronger as the Pickering "An nuclear generating units come online, and the Dry Fuel
Storage Facility at the station is expanded. With respect to Hydro One, the City has
begun discussions to see if we can establish a better, long-term working relationship
with the company, following the unfortunate oil spill that occurred recently at the
Cherrywood Transformer Station.
Nonetheless, in spite of these positive signs, on occasion issues arise that are of
concern to the City. This recently happened as a result of a decision by the previous
provincial government to allow the Inspection Services Division at Ontario Power
Generation to be contracted out to a private company. Enclosed for your information is
a resolution of Pickering Council, asking the Province and Ontario Power Generation to
rescind this decision to contract out inspection services.
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Again, congratulations on your appointment. Should you or your staff require any
further information or clarification with respect to any of the matters outlined in this
letter, please do not hesitate to contact the City at your earliest convenience.
Yours truly
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Copy:
Premier Dalton McGuinty
Wayne Arthurs, MPP
Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #134/03
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 15. 2003
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR RYAN
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR BRENNER
WHEREAS on September 4, 2003, Ontario Power Generation entered into an
agreement to sell its Inspection Services Division to a consortium led by Babcock
and Wilcox Canada; and
WHEREAS this agreement will lead to the inspection of maintenance services at
the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, as well as other OPG generating
facilities, being carried out by a private company; and
WHEREAS Babcock and Wilcox Canada is also a supplier of steam generators
to OPG thus creating a conflict of interest; and
WHEREAS in the Report of the President's Commission on the Accident at
Three Mile Island it was noted that inadequate training provided by Babcock
Wilcox contributed to the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster in 1979; and
WHEREAS the said agreement is scheduled to close before the end of 2003
after the Provincial election; and
WHEREAS the contracting out of testing and inspection services led to the
Walkerton tainted water tragedy; and
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WHEREAS the residents of the City of Pickering and the residents of other
municipalities that have nuclear generating stations located in or near their
municipality need every assurance that the stations are being operated and
maintained safely;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
hereby requests the Province of Ontario and Ontario Power Generation to
rescind their agreement with Babcock Wilcox Canada to carry out inspection
services at nuclear generating stations in Ontario; and
FURTHER THAT this motion be further circulated to:
Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario
John Baird, Minister of Energy
Janet Ecker, M.P. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge
Ron Osborne President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation
Linda Keen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission
Larry Kraemer, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities
Town of Ajax
Town of Whitby
City of Oshawa
Municipality of Clarington
City of Toronto
Municipality of Kincardine
CARRIED:
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Pickering, Ontario
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Direct Access 905.420.4660
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Department 905.420.4600
Facsimile 905.420.6064
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October 31, 2003
The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky
Minister of the Environment
12th Floor, 135 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON M4V 1 P5
Dear Minister,
I would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment as Minister of the Environment.
This is a very important portfolio for the Province and I wish you all the best in dealing with its
many challenges.
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Pickering. As you will know, Pickering has a very
strong interest and concern for environmental matters that goes back many years. We
encourage and promote effective community participation and involvement in the environmental
assessment process, and are one of the leaders in waste reduction and diversion in the Toronto
area.
We also have a long-standing concern with landfills, which we have opposed vigorously and
strenuously over the years. Recently the City became aware of possible new proposal to
establish another landfill site in Pickering. Enclosed for your information is a resolution of
Pickering Council, advising of our opposition to any new landfills in Pickering, and requesting
the we receive written confirmation that the Ministry of Environment would not support any such
proposals.
Again, congratulations on your appointment. Should you or your staff require any further
information or clarification with respect to any of the matters outlined in this letter, please do not
hesitate to contact the City at your earliest convenience.
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Enclosure (for letter)
Copy: Premier Dalton McGuinty
Wayne Arthurs, MPP
Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
City Clerk
Yours truly
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RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #84/03
DATE:
JUNE 2. 2003
COUNCILLOR BRENNER
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR RYAN
WHEREAS it has been reported that the Minister of Environment held a private
meeting with Senior Officials across the GT A; and
WHEREAS this meeting was reported to look at options for dealing with waste in
the event that the exporting of waste to Michigan is cancelled; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Environment has stated that all options are being
considered; and
WHEREAS in an emergency the Minister may issue a "permit by right"; and
WHEREAS the residents of the City of Pickering have suffered as a result of
decisions to previously put three dumps within its borders; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario had previously recommended the
proposed EE11 site as a mega dump on Crown-owned lands in Seaton; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario previously commenced excavation of this
site; and
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WHEREAS the Government of Ontario through a Minister's Order has the sole
authority to approve land uses for all lands in Seaton; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has identified these lands as part of its
exchange with developers who purchased lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and
WHEREAS the proposed EE11 site abuts a rail line; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario supports rail haul to the Adams Mine; and
WHEREAS Crown lands abutting the Adams Mine is reported to have been sold
to one of the same developers who is part of the Seaton land exchange;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
advises the Minister of Environment that it is opposed to being considered for
any landfill site within the City of Pickering; and
FURTHER THAT the Minister of Environment immediately confirm in writing a
commitment that the Province of Ontario will not support nor allow any lands to
be used for landfill within the City of Pickering including the proposed EE11 site,
Brock West, Brock North or Brock South sites in Ajax as examples; and
FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham,
Town of Ajax, and to all Durham MPPs.
CARRIED: (sianed) WAYNE ARTHURS
MAYOR
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October 31 , 2003
The Honourable Harinder Takhar
Minister of Transportation
3rd Floor, Ferguson Block
77 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7A 1Z8
Dear Minister,
I would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment as Minister of
Transportation. This isa very important portfolio for the Province and I wish you all the
best in dealing with its many challenges.
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Pickering. As you will know, Pickering has a
strong interest in transportation issues, including those related to provincial highways
within our jurisdiction. We are currently assisting your Ministry on the environmental
assessment for the Highway 407 East Completion, and in years past, we were actively
engaged in working your Ministry and 407 ETR on the expansion of Highway 407 into
Pickering and Durham Region.
With respect to Highway 407, enclosed are two resolutions of Pickering Council that I'd
like to bring to your attention. The first is a recent resolution concerning the draft terms
of reference for the Highway 407 East Completion. You will note that this resolution
includes a request that the Ministry of Transportation expedite the process wherever
possible, and also that the Ministry assist the City and Region in funding improvements
to existing roads that have been negatively impacted from the increased traffic volumes
resulting from the existing terminus of Highway 407 being Brock Road in Pickering.
The other resolution relates to the location of two future interchanges along Highway
407 within the Province's land holdings in Pickering. The City has consistently taken
the position that these interchanges should not be on Whitevale Road or Sideline 24.
We are concerned that 407 ETR has not accepted our position and are planning on
establishing these interchanges in locations that are not acceptable to the City. We
understand that the Province has a legal agreement with 407 ETR requiring that the
locations of these interchanges be subject to negotiations and agreement between 407
ETR, the City and other stakeholders, and we look forward to your support and
assistance with respect to this matter.
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Again, congratulations on your appointment. Should you or your staff require any
further information or clarification with respect to any of the matters outlined in this
letter, please do not hesitate to contact the City at your earliest convenience.
Yours truly
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Copy: Premier Dalton McGuinty
Wayne Arthurs, MPP
Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
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RESOLUTION #113/03, ITEM #8
DATE:
JULY 28. 2003
COUNCILLOR RYAN
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR McCLEAN
1.
That Council receive for information Report CAO 08-03 concerning the
Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for the Highway 407
East Completion, prepared by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates (TSH) and
Gartner Lee Limited for the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
2.
That Council endorse the following recommendations with respect to the
Highway 407 East Completion Draft EA Terms of Reference:
a)
That the City be provided clear and compelling supportive
arguments prior to considering any preferred alignment and.
associated links of the Highway 407 East extension that deviate
significantly from the previously recommended alignment
anticipated in Pickering.
b)
That options for the location, design and number of interchanges,
transit stations, truck inspection stations and commuter parking lots
in Pickering be developed and reviewed in consultation with the
City.
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3.
That Council request MTO to expedite the Highway 407 East Completion
EA process wherever possible and commence construction of the
extension of Highway 407 from Brock Road eastward immediately
following the conclusion of the EA process.
4.
That Council request MTO to assist the City and Region of Durham in
funding improvements to existing City/Regional roads that have been
negatively impacted and deteriorated from significant increased local
traffic movements and volume resulting from the current Highway 407
East terminus being located in Pickering.
5.
That a copy of this Report and Council recommendations be forwarded to
MTO and the Region of Durham.
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RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #109/01
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SEPTEMBER 17. 2001
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR PICKLES
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR JOHNSON
WHEREAS in Resolution #251/97, the City of Pickering specifically identified that
during the Highway #407 detailed design phase, two interchanges be provided in
Seaton, but not located on either North Road or Sideline 24; and
WHEREAS recent media reports have indicated that there are plans for full
interchanges at North Road and Sideline 24; and
WHEREAS in a recent CD ROM, 407 SLF have identified these interchanges as
part of their contract with M.T.O.; and
WHEREAS the residents of Whitevale have consistently raised significant
concerns, and have opposed, an interchange at North Road and Sideline 24; and
WHEREAS the bridges for North Road are being built as a pass-over of Highway
407 and SLF Joint Venture's contract with 407/ETR does not include an
interchange to be built at this location. SLF's contract does, however, require
them to build two interchanges, known as the Seaton interchanges, between
York Region Road #30 (the Markham-Pickering Townline) and Brock Road,
within a specified time frame. The contract with 407/ETR does state that the
location of these interchanges is subject to negotiation and agreement between
407/ETR, the City of Pickering, and the affected stakeholders; and
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WHEREAS the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the East Partial Extension,
which was approved on June 24, 1998, also indicates that the final location for
the interchanges between Regional Road 30 and Brock Road have not yet been
determined. The EA indicates that the final location of the interchanges will be
decided upon through the City of Pickering's Seaton secondary planning
process. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) advised the City of Pickering at
the time the overpasses were being constructed, that they were not the full
interchanges, and that the future location of the interchanges will be subject to
the City's Planning process and involve 407 ETR Concession Company Limited,
and the affected stakeholders; and
WHEREAS during the review of MTO's environmental assessment it was, and
remains, the position of Pickering Council and staff that North Road and Sideline
24 not be the location of the arterial roads and interchanges and that these
arterial roads and interchanges be build east of North Road and east of Sideline
24; and
WHEREAS the location of future interchanges is to be determined in consultation
with the City and affected stakeholders, including the residents of Whitevale and
area;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Pickering confirms and reiterates
its opposition to locating full interchanges at North Road and Sideline 24 and
urges the Ministry of Transportation to meet its commitment to consult with the
City and stakeholders prior to a decision on the locations of full interchanges; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be copied to the Chair of the Regional
Municipality of Durham, The Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P.P., Ajax-Pickering-
Uxbridge, the Honourable Brad Clarke, the Minister of Transportation, SLF Joint
Venture and 407/ERT.
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November 4, 2003
The Honourable John Gerretsen
Minister of Municipal Affairs
777 Bay Street, 1 ih Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
Dear Minister,
I would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment as Minister of Municipal
Affairs. This is a very important portfolio for the Province and I wish you all the best in
dealing with its many challenges.
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Pickering. As you will know, the City has
embarked upon a Growth Management Study to determine the most appropriate lands
for future growth and development in Pickering. Our study area includes the provincial
"Seaton" lands as well as lands to the west known as the Agricultural Assembly. The
study is proceeding very well. Council expects to receive a report early next year from
our consulting team and staff, recommending a preferred growth option.
The City takes pride in the fact that we conduct our planning studies in an open,
transparent and professional manner, with full public and agency participation. The
Growth Management Study is no different. We regularly seek the advise and input of
our community through various public forums, from open houses to design workshops,
as well as through the City's website. In addition, to help guide the study, we have
established a Steering Committee made up of staff, council members, and
representatives from the community, as well as a Technical Review and Advisory
Committee with representation from a number of municipal, regional and provincial'
agencies.
On more than one occasion, we have invited your Ministry to come to the table, and
actively participate in our Growth Management Study. Unfortunately, this invitation has
not yet been accepted. Instead, the previous government decided to act in a way that
can only be described as confrontational.
Rather than agreeing to work collaboratively with the City, the previous government
enacted an Order under the Ontario Planning and Development Act to establish a
"development planning area" over virtually the same lands as the City was already
studying. That Order effectively gave the Minister the power to ignore the City's work,
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and prepare his own development plan for the area, which would take precedence over
the City's plan. We firmly believe this action was taken by the previous government not
because it represented good planning, but rather, because the previous government did
not want to run the risk of having the duly elected local council make planning decisions
that conceivably could frustrate that government's questionable plan to swap public
lands in Seaton for private developer lands on the Oak Ridge Moraine.
Mr. Minister, you have the opportunity to right a serious wrong. I strongly urge you to
rescind the Ministerial Order that was established by the previous government, and
affirm your commitment to the local planning process. At the same time, I would
encourage you to authorize your staff to work cooperatively with the City of Pickering on
our Growth Management Study. We have some very interesting ideas on building new
communities that we believe can raise the bar in the Province, if not nationally and
perhaps internationally. With your assistance and involvement, we believe we can
successfully demonstrate how to do things right - how to develop a new community that
is much more sustainable, both from an environmental perspective and in terms of
energy usage. We would like to speak with you at your earliest convenience about this
exciting opportunity.
By way of background, attached are a number of resolutions passed recently by
Pickering Council. These resolutions were directed at the previous government, and
clearly demonstrate the City's frustration and concern with the actions of that
government.
Again, congratulations on your appointment. Should you or your staff require any
further information or clarification with respect to any of the matters outlined in this
letter, please do not hesitate to contact the City at your earliest convenience.
Yours truly
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Wayne Arthurs, MPP
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RESOLUTION #60/03
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MOVED BY:
APRIL 28. 2003
COUNCILLOR BRENNER
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR HOLLAND
WHEREAS in a resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering on February 4, 2002, directed the Director of Planning & Development
to report on the elements of a Growth Management Study which would provide
th~ basis for an Official Plan Review of all lands within the northern boundary of
Highway #7 and the southern boundary as the C.P. Belleville Rail line; and
WHEREAS in the resolution passed by Pickering Council on February 4, 2002, it
was noted that the Official Plan Review would form the basis for how Pickering
will manage future growth pressures; and
WHEREAS in a resolution passed on May 21, 2002, Pickering Council
established a Working Group whose mandate was to prepare detailed terms of
reference for the Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS this Working Group was comprised of representatives of the City,
including Members of Council, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the
Region of Durham, the TRCA and various community stakeholder groups; and
WHEREAS planning consultants, through the public tendering process, were
invited to submit proposals, based on the detailed terms of reference prepared by
the Working Group, to carry out the Growth Management Study; and
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WHEREAS Pickering Council enacted By-law Number 6013/02 on July 29, 2002
to impose Interim Control over the study area; and
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WHEREAS no objections were received by the City of Pickering with respect to
the passing of Interim Control By-law Number 6013/02; and
WHEREAS the consulting firm of Dillon and Associates was selected to
undertake the Growth Management Study and have held a series of Task Force
Meetings and has held a public Open House advising residents of the Study and
receive feedback; and .
WHEREAS in a resolution passed on October 21, 2002, Pickering Council
expressed its concern that the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel
was initiating planning processes and principles in isolation of initiatives already
undertaken by the City of Pickering through its Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS in a letter dated October 22,2002 to the Honourable Chris Hodgson,
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Mayor Arthurs conveyed the resolution
passed by Council on October 21 2002 and went on to state Council's desire to
work in cooperation with the Province to arrive at the best possible land use plan
on the understanding that the best plan can only be accomplished if local and
Regional planning processes are respected and the Province works
cooperatively with the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS in the letter dated October 22, 2002, Mayor Arthurs requested that
Members of Council have an opportunity to meet with the Minister of Municipal
Affairs & Housing to discuss a cooperative planning process; and
WHEREAS two Zoning Orders that were filed on April 17, 2003 under the
Planning Act and the Planning & Development Act, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs & Housing effectively precluded the City of Pickering's and the Regional
Municipality of Durham's responsibility and jurisdiction for planning for almost
one-quarter of the geographical area of the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS Section 2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes municipalities "to be
responsible and accountable governments with respect to matters within their
jurisdiction and each municipality is given powers and duties under..." the said
Act which powers and. duties include"... fostering the current and future
economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality..."; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by his action on April
17,2003, effectively placed his government's interests above the stated intent of
the Municipal Act, 2001, and the interests of the constituents of the Corporation
of the City of Pickering;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
hereby directs the appropriate staff to file a complaint with the Provincial
Ombudsman regarding the actions of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing in removing all legitimate authority of the City of Pickering from planning
in those areas covered by the Minister's Orders.
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RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #61/03
DATE:
MOVED BY:
APRIL 28. 2003
COUNCILLOR McCLEAN
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR HOLLAND
WHEREAS in a resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering on February 4, 2002, directed the Director of Planning & Development
to report on the elements of a Growth Management Study which would provide
the basis for an Official Plan Review of all lands within the northern boundary of
Highway #7 and the southern boundary as the C.P. Belleville Rail line; and
WHEREAS in the resolution passed by Pickering Council on February 4,2002, it
was noted that the Official Plan Review would form the basis for how Pickering
will manage future growth pressures; and
WHEREAS in a resolution passed on May 21, 2002, Pickering Council
established a Working Group whose mandate was to prepare detailed terms of
reference for the Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS this Working Group was comprised of representatives of the City,
including Members of Council, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the
Region of Durham, the TRCA and various community stakeholder groups; and
WHEREAS planning consultants, through the public tendering process, were
invited to submit proposals, based on the detailed terms of reference prepared by
the Working Group, to carry out the Growth Management Study; and
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WHEREAS Pickering Council enacted By-law Number 6013/02 on July 29, 2002
to impose Interim Control over the study area; and
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WHEREAS no objections were received by the City of Pickering with respect to
the passing of Interim Control By-law Number 6013/02; and
WHEREAS the consulting firm of Dillon and Associates was selected to
undertake the Growth Management Study and have held a series of Task Force
Meetings and has held a public Open House advising residents of the Study and
receive feedback; and
WHEREAS in a resolution passed on October 21, 2002, Pickering Council
expressed its concern that the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel
was initiating planning processes and principles in isolation of initiatives already
undertaken by the City of Pickering through its Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS in a letter dated October 22, 2002 to the Honourable Chris Hodgson,
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Mayor Arthurs conveyed the resolution
passed by Council on October 21, 2002 and went on to state Council's desire to
work in cooperation with the Province to arrive at the best possible land use plan
on the understanding that the best plan can only be accomplished if local and
Regional planning processes are respected and the Province works
cooperatively with the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS in the letter dated October 22, 2002, Mayor Arthurs requested that
Members of Council have an opportunity to meet with the Minister of Municipal
Affairs & Housing to discuss a cooperative planning process; and
WHEREAS two Zoning Orders that were filed on April 17, 2003 under the
Planning Act and the Planning & Development Act, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs & Housing effectively precluded the City of Pickering's and the Regional
Municipality of Durham's responsibility and jurisdiction for planning for almost
one-quarter of the geographical area of the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS Section 2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes municipalities "to be
responsible and accountable governments with respect to matters within their
jurisdiction and each municipality is given powers and duties under..." the said
Act which powers and duties include ".. .fostering the current and future
economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality..."; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by his action on April
17,2003, effectively placed his government's interests above the stated intent of
the Municipal Act, 2001, and the interests of the constituents of the Corporation
of the City of Pickering;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
hereby petitions the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario to repeal the
two Zoning Orders filed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs as the City of
Pickering continues with its Growth Management Study in consultation with the
Province of Ontario, the Region of Durham, the TRCA and all interested
stakeholders in this planning process; and
FURTHER THAT the decisions of the City of Pickering continue to have the full
weight and authority of the Planning Act and the Municipal Act, 2001; and
FURTHER THAT these decisions be of full force and effect; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to:
. The Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario
. Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Opposition
. Howard Hampton, Leader of the New Democratic Party
. The Honourable Gary Carr, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to:
. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
. All Ontario Municipalities
. GTA Task Force on Ontario Municipal Board Reform
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MOVED BY:
APRIL 28. 2003
COUNCILLOR McCLEAN
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR PICKLES
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario seeks to accommodate those development
interests affected by the Provincial development freeze on various lands in the
Oak Ridges Moraine by permitting development within the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel is implementing
the facilitation of the development in Pickering for those development interests;
and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs by Orders dated April 17, 2003,
seeks to superimpose provincial interests and jurisdiction over the statutory and
legitimate interests of the constituents of the Corporation of the City of Pickering;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
hereby requests the Province supply all documentation and information
pertaining to the Provincial interest in the development of land within the City of
Pickering including all agreements between the Province of Ontario and those
development interests who are being accommodated within the boundaries of the
City of Pickering; and
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FURTHER THAT if such documentation and information is not forthcoming,
Council authorizes staff to make a request under the Provincial Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act for this information.
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RESOLUTION #71/03
MOVED BY:
MAY 20, 2003
COUNCILLOR BRENNER
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SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR RYAN
WHEREAS in a resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering on February 4, 2002, the Director of Planning & Development was
directed to report on the elements of a Growth Management Study which would
provide the basis for an Official Plan Review of all lands from the Seaton Lands
in the east to the York/Durham Town Line in the west and within the northern
boundary of Highway #7 and the southern boundary as the C.P. Belleville Rail
line; and
WHEREAS in the resolution passed by Pickering Council on February 4, 2002, it
was noted that the Official Plan Review would form the basis for how Pickering
will manage future growth pressures; and
WHEREAS Pickering Council enacted By-law Number 6013/02 on July 29, 2002
to impose Interim Control over the study area; and
WHEREAS no objections were received by the City of Pickering with respect to
the passing of Interim Control By-law Number 6013/02; and
WHEREAS the consulting firm of Dillon and Associates was selected to
undertake the Growth Management Study and have already held public Open
Houses to advise residents of the Study and receive feedback; and
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WHEREAS in a resolution passed on October 21, 2002, Pickering Council
expressed its concern that the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel
was initiating planning processes and principles in isolation of initiatives already
undertaken by the City of Pickering through its Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS in a letter dated October 22,2002 to the Honourable Chris Hodgson,
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Mayor Arthurs conveyed the resolution
passed by Council on October 21, 2002 and went on to state Council's desire to
work in cooperation with the Province to arrive at the best possible land use plan
on the understanding that the best plan can only be accomplished if local and
Regional planning processes are respected and the Province works
cooperatively with the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS in a Zoning Order filed on April 17, 2003 under the Planning Act, the
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing imposed a zoning freeze on lands known
as the Agricultural Assembly thereby eliminating the City of Pickering's ability to
. plan for such lands; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has disclosed no
planning or other rationale for the imposition of a Ministerial Zoning Order; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has undertaken all appropriate steps for the
planning of the area affected by the Minister's Zoning Order; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing did not appeal the
Interim Control By-law passed by the City of Pickering on July 29, 2002 and
purported to continue to cooperate with the City for the planning of the area;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering:
1. hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, pursuant to
subsection 47(8) of the Planning Act, to revoke his Order filed on April 17,
2003 to impose a zoning freeze on the lands known as the agricultural
assembly;
2. hereby directs that an appeal to the Zoning Order be filed with the Ontario
Municipal Board pursuant to subsection 47(10) of the Planning Act.
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RESOLUTION #73/03
MOVED BY:
MAY 20. 2003
COUNCILLOR BRENNER
DA TE:
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR RYAN
WHEREAS in a resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering on February 4, 2002, the Director of Planning & Development was
directed to report on the elements of a Growth Management Study which would
provide the basis for an Official Plan Review of all lands from the Seaton Lands
in the east to the York/Durham Town Line in the west and within the northern
boundary of Highway #7 and the southern boundary as the C.P. Belleville Rail
line; and
WHEREAS in the resolution passed by Pickering Council on February 4, 2002, it
was noted that the Official Plan Review would form the basis for how Pickering
will manage future growth pressures; and
WHEREAS Pickering Council enacted By-law Number 6013/02 on July 29, 2002
to impose Interim Control over the study area; and
WHEREAS no objections were received by the City of Pickering with respect to
the passing of Interim Control By-law Number 6013/02; and
WHEREAS the consulting firm of Dillon and Associates was selected to
undertake the Growth Management Study and have already held public Open
Houses to advise residents of the Study and receive feedback; and
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WHEREAS in a resolution passed on October 21, 2002, Pickering Council
expressed its concern that the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel
was initiating planning processes and principles in isolation of initiatives already
undertaken by the City of Pickering through its Growth Management Study; and
WHEREAS in a letter dated October 22, 2002 to the Honourable Chris Hodgson,
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Mayor Arthurs conveyed the resolution
passed by Council on October 21,2002 and went on to state Council's desire to
work in cooperation with the Province to arrive at the best possible land use plan
on the understanding that the best plan can only be accomplished if local and
Regional planning processes are respected and the Province works
cooperatively with the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS in an Order filed on April 17, 2003 under the Ontario Planning and
Development Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing by an Order
designated all lands within the City of Pickering interim control by-law noted
herein and also designated further lands known as the Duffins Heights
Neighbourhood as a development planning area; and
WHEREAS the ultimate purpose of the Order is to eliminate the City of
Pickering's ability to plan for such lands; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has disclosed no
planning or other rationale for the imposition of the Order; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has previously undertaken all appropriate steps
for the planning of the area affecte,d by the Minister's Order; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing did not appeal the
Interim Control By-law passed by the City of Pickering on July 29, 2002 and
purported to continue to cooperate with the City for the planning of the area:
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering:
1.
hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to revoke his
Order filed on April 17, 2003 designating certain lands within the City of
Pickering as a development planning area;
2.
hereby requests the Ontario Municipal Board to hold a hearing with respect
to the said Minister's Order.
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MOVED BY:
SEPTEMBER 15. 2003
COUNCILLOR BRENNER
SECONDED BY:
COUNCILLOR RYAN
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced that it was swapping Provincially-
owned lands in the Seaton area of Pickering, for lands in Richmond Hill and
Uxbridge owned by private developers on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and
WHEREAS on April 17, 2003, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing issued an Order under the Ontario Planning and Development Act
establishing a "development planning area" over the Seaton lands, as well as
adjacent lands to the west and south of Seaton, requiring the Minister to prepare
a "Development Plan" for lands in the development planning area; and
WHEREAS in June 2003, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a
"Request for Proposals" for the purpose of completing a Development Plan for
lands within the development planning area; and
WHEREAS on May 7, 2003, the Province gave first reading to Bill 25, which Bill
includes a provision that would have the effect of allowing development plans
prepared by the Province for lands within development planning areas to be
exempt from the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Ac~ and
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
hereby authorizes the Solicitor for the City to initiate legal action against the
Province of Ontario for failure to undertake a proper environmental assessment
before announcing the land swap, establishing a development planning area, or
issuing a Request for Proposals.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Department 905.420.4600
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November 11, 2003
The Honourable David Caplan
Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal
yth Floor, Frost Building South
7 Queen's Park Crescent
Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7
Dear Minister,
I would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment as Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal. This is a very important portfolio for the Province and I wish
you all the best in dealing with its many challenges.
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Pickering. In January 2002, the City
forwarded an Expression of Interest to the Ministry of Transportation requesting GTIP
funding assistance for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over Highway 401 to link
the Pickering GO-Train Station with our downtown core. Earlier this year we received
confirmation from the Province that our Expression of Interest had been accepted. In
August, Ministry of Transportation staff met with us to discuss the project in some detail.
At that time they also provided a draft GTIP agreement for our review.
I understand that matters related to GTIP funding may now fall under your jurisdiction. I
would therefore like to express to you the City's continued commitment to this bridge
project. As we outlined in our Expression of Interest, a pedestrian bridge over Highway
401 connecting the Pickering GO-Train Station with our downtown core provides a
number of important economic, social and environmental benefits to the residents and
businesses of Pickering, as well as to GO-Transit and the Province. The City is very
interested in working actively and cooperatively with the Province, so that we can
finalize an agreement early in 2004, and begin construction of the pedestrian bridge
soon thereafter.
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Again, congratulations on your appointment. Should you or your staff require any
further information or clarification with respect to any of the matters outlined in this
letter, please do not hesitate to contact the City at your earliest convenience.
Yours truly
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Maurice Brenner
Interim Mayor
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Premier Dalton McGuinty
Wayne Arthurs, MPP
Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
City Clerk