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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 6, 2022Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 1 Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: D. Pickles Absent: B. McLean Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Cassel -City Clerk C. Rose -Chief Planner D. Jacobs -Manager, Policy & Geomatics N Surti -Manager, Development Review & Urban Design D. Wylie -Manager, Zoning & Administration C. Celebre -Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives M. Kish -Principal Planner, Policy A. MacGillivray -Committee Coordinator C.Morrison -Principal Planner, Development Review K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt C. Doody-Hamilton 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present, save and except Councillor McLean, and that all Members were participating in-person. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3.Statutory Public Meetings Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 2 Councillor Ashe, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the By-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of OLT, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 3.1 Information Report No. 10-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/22 Mattamy (Seaton) Limited Part Lot 20, Concession 4, Now 40R-24146, Part 5 A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Isabel Lima, Planner II, provided the Committee with an overview of Zoning By- law Amendment Application A 06/22. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Lima outlined the subject lands and the moving of the Village Green further east to provide a direct connection to the Natural Heritage System and future trails. She outlined the proposed Landscape plan and noted that the purpose of the amendment was to amend Neighbourhood 19 Wilson Meadows Zoning Schedule to switch the location of the Low Density RD-1 Zone and OS Zone boundaries to reflect the relocation of the Village Green and residential lots. Ms. Lima concluded her presentation outlining next steps in the application process. Andrew Scott, Project Manager, Mattamy (Seaton) Limited joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection and noted that he was available for questions. There were no delegations from the public and no questions from Members of the Committee. 3.2 Information Report No. 11-22 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2022-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/22 Caplink Limited Southwest corner of Highway 7 and Whites Road Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 3 (745 and 815 Highway 7) Seaton Community A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Cristina Celebre, Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives provided an overview of Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2022-02 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/22. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Celebre outlined the location and features of the subject lands, surrounding land uses, and conceptual renderings of the proposed development. She noted that the applicant proposes a food manufacturing facility on the subject lands with the proposal including manufacturing plants, a distribution centre, and a learning centre building. Ms. Celebre reviewed the submitted Draft Plan of Subdivision, highlighting the Percy House heritage resource, the addition and renovation of municipal roads, parking provisions, and stormwater management facilities. Ms. Celebre noted that the purpose of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/22 is to rezone the lands to an appropriate zone category to permit the proposed uses and establish appropriate development standards. Ms. Celebre further noted the designation of the subject lands as Employment Lands – Prestige Employment in Neighbourhood 21 - Pickering Innovation Corridor, and concerns raised by the Ministry of Transportation pertaining to the proposed road connection to Highway 7. Ms. Celebre concluded her presentation outlining key considerations and next steps in the application process. Mike Pettigrew, Senior Planner, The Biglieri Group, appeared before the Committee and noted that Anthony Biglieri, Principal Planner, The Biglieri Group Ltd, as well as Martin Ng, Project Manager, Caplink Limited were also in attendance. Through the aid of a PDF presentation, Mr. Pettigrew outlined the subject property and provided background information pertaining to the business of FGF Foods and Caplink Limited. Mr. Pettigrew also spoke to the conceptual plans and renderings, project phases, the Percy House heritage building, and outlined the next steps in the application process. There were no delegations from the public. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, Mr. Pettigrew, and Staff, regarding: • clarification that this proposal encompassed only Phase 1 of the development; • the amount of the proposed gross floor area of Phase 1; Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 4 • the type and number of jobs the proposed development is anticipated to create; • the discussions with Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Transportation regarding the design of the proposed road connection to Highway 7. • the anticipated timeline of when the proposed development would be completed; • the anticipated sustainable and green components proposed as part of the development; • the proposed number of electric vehicle charging stations and cycling facilities to be on-site, and whether it was adequate to meet anticipated future demand; • the City’s active efforts to attract a High Frequency Rail station in proximity to the proposed development, and whether the applicant could help to support the City’s efforts in this regard; • the anticipated positive impact this development will have on the City’s non- residential tax revenue; • the Natural Heritage Systems on the subject lands, and the applicant’s intentions to enhance the watercourses through comprehensive landscape and buffer enhancement plans; • whether the proposed stormwater management ponds would manage both water quantity and quality; • the Percy House, including the proposed preservation of the house building, the proposed dismantling of the associated farm and silo buildings, and the material salvaging process; • the proposed demolition of the house at 745 Highway 7; and, • the proposed widening of Highway 7, and whether this would take place in Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the proposed development. Staff were requested to include quantifiable information pertaining to the anticipated impacts this proposed facility would have on the City’s non-residential tax revenue when the recommendation report is brought back before the Committee. 4. Delegations 4.1 Joe Bessada, Owner, Bessada Kia and Y&M Bessada Canada Inc. Re: Report PLN 35-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 5 Joe Bessada, 1675 Bayly Street, joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Bessada expressed concerns regarding the site’s proposed use as a used automobile sales facility and service centre, especially being at a vital intersection and proximity to Durham Live. Mr. Bessada highlighted three other properties owned by the owners of 1695 Bayly Street, and spoke to the poor conditions of those sites. He further expressed concern that should these conditions be replicated at the subject property, it would become an eyesore, having negative impacts on the area streetscape. Mr. Bessada suggested that the Committee take this into consideration when deciding on this matter. 4.2 Michael Fry, Planning Manager, D.G. Biddle and Associates Re: Report PLN 41-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/21 1023343 Ontario Inc. 4973 Brock Road (“Old Brock Road”) Michael Fry, Planning Manager, D.G. Biddle and Associates joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection. Mr. Fry provided brief comments on Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/21 as well as Report PLN 41-22, and noted that he was available for questions. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Mr. Fry, regarding: • clarification regarding the number of buildings proposed for the subject property, and whether the applicant intended to seek a severance of the subject property; and, • clarification regarding whether commercial uses were permitted for the subject property. 4.3 Kelly Ward John McDermott, Principal Planner, McDermott & Associates Limited Re: Report PLN 43-22 Request for an Amendment to By-law 2091, being a By-law to Designate an area of Subdivision Control over Registered Plans, under the Planning Act - Estate of Norman Keith Ward - 1930 Ninth Concession Road - Part of Lots 6 and 7, Plan 424 Kelly Ward and John McDermott, Principal Planner, McDermott & Associates Limited, appeared before the Committee. Mr. Ward spoke to the request for an amendment to By-law 2091 as well as his support for the recommendations in Report PLN 43-22. He noted the Ontario Divisional Court decision pertaining to Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 6 By-law No. 2091 and concluded his delegation by asking the Committee to accept the report recommendations to proceed with the By-law amendment. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Mr. Ward, regarding: • the assumed perception of the subject lands being separate lots; and, • the applicant’s intention to build a single detached home on the separated lot, similar to that of neighbouring lots. 4.4 Max Gargaro, Associate Land Development Manager, Mattamy Homes Constance Ratelle, Planner/Designer, Korsiak Urban Planning Re: Report PLN 39-22 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-03 (R) Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/15 (R) Seaton TFPM Inc. Max Gargaro, Associate Land Development Manager, Mattamy Homes, and Constance Ratelle, Planner/Designer, Korsiak Urban Planning joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection and noted that they were available for questions. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Mr. Gargaro, regarding: • the City’s interest in expediently developing the subject employment lands; • whether the applicant had intentions to sell the employment lands to another developer and whether those lands would be developed at the same time; • opportunities for the applicant to work with the City’s Economic Development Office to assist in attracting interested parties to utilize the employment lands; and, • the proposed schools that are planned for the proposed subdivision. 4.5 Vincent Santamaura, Principal Architect, Vincent J. Santamaura, Architect Inc. Re: Report PLN 35-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street Vincent Santamaura, Principal Architect, Vincent J. Santamaura Architect Inc. appeared before the Committee and spoke to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 noting that the applicant has been working with City Staff to refine the proposal based on the feedback received. Mr. Santamaura noted that this will be a high-quality building suitable for the prominent intersection, and that Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 7 the City’s architectural control review had found this design to be satisfactory thus far. He spoke to the proposed building frontages and how they would provide a buffer between the business activities on the subject property and the surrounding streetscape. Mr. Santamaura spoke to the owners’ business experience and responded to concerns pertaining to the conditions at the owners other properties. Mr. Santamaura concluded his delegation by requesting the Committee’s support of the application and noted that he is available for questions from the Committee, along with the owners Marianne Mankaryous, KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and Said Agaiby, 1816638 Ontario Inc. who were connected to the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection. 4.6 Marianne Mankaryous, KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. Said Agaiby, 1816638 Ontario Inc. Re: Report PLN 35-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street Marianne Mankaryous, KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and Said Agaiby, 1816638 Ontario Inc. joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection and noted that they were available for questions. 4.7 Margaret Bowie Re: Report PLN 40-22 Envision Durham – Implementing the Provincial Agricultural System - The Region of Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review Margaret Bowie withdrew her delegation and did not appear before the Committee. 4.8 James Blair Re: Report PLN 40-22 Envision Durham – Implementing the Provincial Agricultural System - The Region of Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review James Blair appeared before the Committee regarding Report PLN 40-22 and expressed support for the report’s recognition of the importance of agriculture to the Region and Province. Mr. Blair expressed support for the food processing plant proposed for Pickering’s Innovation Corridor and expressed concern regarding the amount of land designated to be Prime Agricultural Area in the Region’s draft report. He suggested that Council consider requesting that more land be designated and kept as Prime Agricultural Area. Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 8 5. Planning & Development Reports 5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 35-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21 KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc. 1695 Bayly Street A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • how concerns regarding the design of the development, and its prominent location at the intersection, had been addressed; • how the City would ensure compliance with site plan design conditions, and whether they could be included within zoning provisions; • the anticipated timeline of when the draft zoning by-law would be presented to Council for consideration; • whether property standards provisions could be incorporated into site plan by-law standards and control plan; and, • whether truck rentals were currently a proposed use for the subject property, and whether the applicant could request this use for the property in the future. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/21, submitted by KMSD Mankaryous Holdings Inc. and 1816638 Ontario Inc., to expand the list of permitted uses on the lands municipally known as 1695 Bayly Street, be approved, subject to the recommended zoning provisions contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 35-22, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment. Carried 5.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 36-22 Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Phase 2, First Draft of the Zoning By-law and Community Engagement Bobby Gauthier, Practice Lead, Urban and Community Planning, WSP, joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection and spoke to the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law being available for review and comment as well as the public engagement efforts that would be undertaken this Fall. Mr. Gauthier Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 9 spoke to his expectation that the by-law will experience various changes and iterations as the consultation process continues and that he was available for questions. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, Mr. Gauthier, and Staff regarding: • the intention of creating plain language material for the public regarding this matter, and the anticipated grade level benchmark to be used; • clarification that the matter being considered is pertaining to the communication and engagement component of this review, and not in any way a final approval of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law; and, • the process by which the Comprehensive Zoning By-law is subject to, and whether an Open House and/or Statutory Public Meeting component is required. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That Report PLN 36-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, providing a discussion on the first draft of the City of Pickering Comprehensive Zoning By-law and community engagement, be received for information. Carried 5.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 37-22 Kingston Mixed Corridor and Brock Mixed Node Intensification Areas - City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Engagement Strategy A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, and Staff regarding: • clarification that the matter being considered is pertaining to the communication and engagement strategy, and not the actual Zoning By-law Amendment; • whether prior concerns raised regarding this matter would be incorporated as part of the engagement strategy, and whether an Open House and/or Statutory Public Meeting was required as part of the process; • the opportunities available throughout the process by which the public can provide comment on the matter; • the proposed timing for the engagement process to take place; and, Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 10 • the various methods to be employed to engage the public on this matter, and whether there will be ample opportunity to provide feedback. Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton 1. That Council authorize staff to undertake the Engagement Strategy for the Kingston Mixed Corridor and Brock Mixed Node Intensification Areas Zoning By-law Amendment, as generally outlined in Report PLN 37-22; and, 2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 5.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 39-22 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-03 (R) Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/15 (R) Seaton TFPM Inc. Part Lots 17 to 19, Concession 4 and Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5 Seaton Community A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, and Staff regarding: • whether the City’s Economic Development Office had engaged the applicant to assist in facilitating the development of the employment lands; • the importance of bringing servicing to the lands and the continued work with the Region in this regard; • whether the City’s Economic Development Office is pursuing opportunities regarding the development of retail and personal services in the employment and mixed use nodes on Brock Road; and, • the importance of amenities such as schools, recreation centres, and parks in the subject development. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 11 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-03 (R), submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., on lands being Part Lots 17 to 19 and Concession 4, Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5, to establish a plan of subdivision consisting of blocks for prestige employment uses, residential uses for approximately 2,205 dwelling units, mixed-uses, community uses, parks, open spaces, stormwater management facilities, and public roads as shown on Attachments #7 and #8 to Report PLN 39-22, and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/15 (R), submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2015-03 (R) on lands being Part Lots 17 to 19, Concession 4 and Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5, be approved subject to the provisions contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 39-22, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment; and, 3. That Council grants an exemption in accordance with Section 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; c. P.13 as amended, and permits the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variance applications resulting from the processing of applications for draft plan of subdivision, site plan approval, and building permits, submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., for the lands being Part Lots 17 to 19 and Concession 4, Part Lots 17 to 22, Concession 5, before the second anniversary of the day on which an applicant-initiated zoning by-law amendment was enacted for the subject lands. Carried 5.5 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 40-22 Envision Durham – Implementing the Provincial Agricultural System The Region of Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • the differences of opinion between the City and the Region as it relates to lands in the white belt; • the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and the Heritage System distinctions outlined the Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP); • the Heritage System layering discrepancies in the Region’s draft report and efforts to encourage conformity with the CPDP; • concerns regarding the lack of planning mechanisms to protect or study the impact on significant wetlands and ecological features, and encouraging Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 12 the Region to consider incorporating language in the draft report that may trigger an environmental study; • the wetlands and natural heritage features in the area between Westney Road and Lakeridge Road, south of Highway 7, and the lack of protection offered by the Region’s methodology; • Prime Agricultural Land and Provincially Significant Wetland designations, and which designation offered the highest standard of protection; • the process involved in removing the Prime Agricultural designation, and the requirement of an agricultural study assessment and approval by the Region and the Province; • the provisions in the Region’s draft report regarding Prime Agricultural designations and urban boundaries; and, • the process by which the concerns raised would be addressed and responded to by the Region. Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton 1. That Council endorse the Staff comments contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 40-22 as the City’s formal comments on the draft Regional Agricultural System mapping, in relation to the lands in the City of Pickering, reflected in Attachments #5 and #7 to the Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development’s Report 2022-P-16, and that the Region investigate the following matters as part of finalizing the mapping and associated policies for the new Regional Official Plan: a. Whether the proposed Prime Agricultural Areas designation with a proposed Natural Heritage System Overlay, on the Agricultural Preserve lands, conforms with the Central Pickering Development Plan Natural Heritage System – Primary Designation along the West Duffins Creek Valley; b. Whether the proposed Prime Agricultural Areas overlay designation provides appropriate protection for Natural Core Areas on the Oak Ridges Moraine; c. Whether there is an appropriate level of protection for key hydrologic features, such as wetlands, against unwanted farm practices, on lands that are proposed to be re-designated Prime Agricultural Area; Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 13 d. That the proposed re-designation of lands, from Major Open Space to Prime Agricultural Areas, that have significant natural heritage and hydrologic features (e.g., wetlands complexes), and are located between Greenwood and Lake Ridge Road, be reconsidered; 2. That the Region acknowledge the exception for a cemetery use on lands located northeast of the Hamlet of Greenwood, between Highway 407 and Highway 7, reflected as “E3” on Schedule I of the Land Use Structure in the Pickering Official Plan, by including a policy exception in the Regional Official Plan; 3. That a copy of Council’s Resolution and Report PLN 40-22 be forwarded to the Region for consideration; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 5.6 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 41-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/21 1023343 Ontario Inc. 4973 Brock Road (“Old Brock Road”) Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/21, submitted by 1023343 Ontario Inc., to rezone a portion of the property from ORM-R5 to ORM-C2 and to establish a site-specific exception to permit a detached dwelling on the lot, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 41-22, be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment, following the applicant entering into an encroachment agreement, or other agreements as may be required by the Region of Durham or City of Pickering, for the existing deck. Carried 5.7 Director, City Development & CBO, Report 42-22 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21 Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 14 OPB Realty Inc. Eastern Portion of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, West of Glenanna Road and South of Kingston Road Report PLN 42-22 was withdrawn from the September 6, 2022 Planning & Development Meeting. 5.8 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 43-22 Request for an Amendment to By-law 2091, being a By-law to Designate an area of Subdivision Control over Registered Plans, under the Planning Act - Estate of Norman Keith Ward - 1930 Ninth Concession Road - Part of Lots 6 and 7, Plan 424 Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That the request by Kelly Ward, Executor of the Estate of Norman Keith Ward, to amend the By-law 2091, (which deemed the lots within Registered Plan 424 not to be within a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of conveyance), by deleting the reference to Lots 6 and 7 of Plan 424, such that each parcel may be sold separately, be supported; 2. That the draft amending By-law to amend By-law 2091 be finalized, and forwarded to Council for enactment; 3. That a copy of this Report, Council’s resolution and the By-law to amend By-law 2091, be forwarded to Kelly Ward, and to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and, 4. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto, including removing By-law 2091 from title of the subject lands. Carried 6. Other Business 6.1 Councillor Brenner requested an update pertaining to the status of the High Frequency Rail (HFR) proposal. Draft Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Ashe 15 A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Fiaz Jadoon, Director, Economic Development regarding: • the City’s and consultant’s communication with the Joint Project Office; • a meeting scheduled for October 6, 2022 to discuss recommendations and strategies in the City’s proposal with the Joint Project Office; • the project analysis, ridership program, and preferred location within the City’s proposal; • ongoing discussions with the City of Markham and the Province; • opportunities to engage landowners in proximity to the proposed HFR corridor to solicit their support for the City’s proposal; • the inclusion of current and upcoming investments in the Pickering Innovation Corridor in the upcoming presentation to the Joint Project Office; • favourable conditions along the proposed HFR corridor in Pickering including its proximity to Seaton, and employment lands; and, • whether information from the Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding the anticipated positive impact of the addition of non-residential tax revenue could be included in the upcoming presentation to the Joint Project Office. 6.2 Councillor Butt inquired about the status of fibre optic network installation in Pickering. Paul Bigioni, Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, confirmed that internet service providers are actively building their respective networks. Mr. Bigioni noted that with this information being proprietary in nature, the City does not receive regular updates with regard to this matter. He advised the Committee that he would reach out to his contact at Bell Canada for any information they are willing to share pertaining to the status of their fibre optic network installation, as well as future plans; and share this information with the Committee prior to the September 19, 2022 Council Meeting. 7. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.