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Date:June 28, 2024
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Pages
1.Region of Durham Correspondence
1.1 New materials will now be accepted through Durham Region’s Green Bin
Program - June 17, 2024
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1.2 Public Notice - Lane Restrictions Osborne Street at Bay Street - June 26,
2024
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1.3 Regional Comments on ERO Posting #019-8707 to amend the lands
covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in
the City of Pickering - June 27, 2024
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2.Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3.Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 St. Catharines - Green Roads Pilot Project - June 27, 20247 21
4.Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
5.Miscellaneous Correspondence
5.1 Minutes from the Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area meeting
dated June 20, 2024
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Public Service Announcement
June 17, 2024
New materials will now be accepted through Durham Region’s
Green Bin Program
Whitby, Ontario – Starting July 1, The Regional Municipality of Durham will be
accepting diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter in
the Green Bin for weekly curbside collection. The enhanced program will continue to
use the same style of Green Bins.
Durham Region will be processing all Green Bin materials at an existing Anaerobic
Digestion (AD) facility. This technology allows for additional materials to be accepted
into the program and collected weekly, rather than every other week. AD is the
preferred solution for Durham Region due to its many benefits including the production
of renewable natural gas and fertilizer from the Green Bin materials.
When: The new materials will be accepted in the Green Bin starting July 1, 2024.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection
services.
Why: The revised program is designed to maximize waste diversion, minimize the
waste being processed at the Durham York Energy Centre, increase convenience, and
achieve compliance with Ontario’s Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement.
Residents are still required to use 100 per cent certified compostable liner bags for
disposing of all Green Bin organic waste. Although the AD system is designed to
remove non-organic materials, the less plastic introduced into the system, the easier it
is to manage, and the less likely that plastic material will make its way into the finished
digestate. Therefore, residents are encouraged to use compostable alternatives for
products and materials accepted in the Green Bin where they exist.
Note: Starting July 1, a limited number of additional Green Bins will be available for
residents to purchase, to a maximum of one per household, at a reduced rate of $10.
Residents may purchase more Green Bins from the Region at the full cost of $19 each.
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There is no limit to the number of Green Bins that can be set out for collection each
week. The maximum weight per Green Bin remains at 20 kilograms (44 pounds) for the
health and safety of our collectors.
Residents are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste and Whitby Waste
Buddy Apps to access waste management information. The Durham Region Waste and
Whitby Waste Buddy Apps provide residents with customized collection schedules,
reminders about collection days, the Know Before You Throw search tool and service
alerts. Available on Google Play or in the App Store, free to download.
For more information, visit durham.ca/GreenBin, email waste@durham.ca, or call 311
(within Regional limits) or toll-free at 1-800-372-1102.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
News Release
April 3, 2024
Durham Region’s Blue Box program transitions to producer
responsibility
No immediate impact for residents as current recycling program and schedules
will remain unchanged during transition
Whitby, Ontario – Starting July 1, 2024, Durham’s Blue Box program will transition to being delivered by an organization named, “Circular Materials” on behalf of all producers of the products and packaging recycled in the Blue Box within Ontario. Although the responsibility for the blue box recycling program is changing, there will be no immediate change to how residents recycle during the transition period.
What: The provincially regulated transition of the Blue Box program from municipalities to producers is planned to be seamless, and residents should not notice a change in service. There will be no changes to the list of materials collected in the blue box or the blue box collection schedule from July 1, 2024, until completion of the transition to the new Ontario-wide collection system on December 31, 2025. Durham’s recycling program will also continue to use two separate blue boxes for papers and containers. Producers may make changes to the Blue Box Program after January 1, 2026.
When: Circular Materials will begin managing Durham Region’s Blue Box program July 1, 2024.
Why: The Province created the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, to “hold persons who are most responsible for the design of products and packaging responsible for the
products and packaging at the end of life.” It also created the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority to oversee and enforce the performance of the new Blue Box Program. These changes will provide recycling to more communities across Ontario and move towards
standardizing and expanding what can be recycled while ensuring that Producers continue providing a quality Blue Box recycling program. The aim is to improve waste management services across the province and reduce waste in our community.
For more information please visit durham.ca/BlueBox.
Quotes
“The transition of the Blue Box program to Circular Materials, starting July 1, 2024, is anticipated
to be seamless for residents. During this period, there will be no changes to how residents
recycle, and the program will continue to use two blue boxes for papers and containers. The
creation of a province-wide program for recycling will continue to help reduce waste in our
community.”
- Ramesh Jagannathan, Acting Commissioner of Works
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“Circular Materials is looking forward to providing residents of Durham region with a smooth
transition of recycling services as of July 1, 2024. As a national non-profit organization, we are
dedicated to leading by example, driving positive change, and making a lasting difference in
communities across the country. This transition in Durham Region marks another milestone in
our journey, and we are excited to deliver a recycling program that meets the needs of residents
and drives innovation and convenience.”
- Allen Langdon, CEO of Circular Materials
About Circular Materials
Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit organization that builds efficient and effective
recycling systems where materials are collected, recycled, and returned to producers to use as
recycled content in new packaging and paper. As the administrator of Ontario’s common
collection system, Circular Materials is responsible for operating the new system for blue box
materials. We are committed to increasing recycling rates across Ontario and ensuring more
materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.
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Watermain replacement on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 15), Bay Street, Mill Street, and Church Street in Beaverton
in the Township of Brock
Lane Restrictions Osborne Street at Bay
Street
Works Department June 26, 2024 Public Notice #5
As previously notified, the Regional Municipality of Durham has awarded the contract for watermain
replacement on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 15), Bay Street, Mill Street and Church Street in
Beaverton, in the Township of Brock.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
The Region’s contractor, Carchidi Excavating Ltd. is on-site and continuing the installation of
watermain on Bay Street from Mill Street to Union Street. Contract works in their entirety are
anticipated to be completed by Spring 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the
work schedule.
LANE RESTRICTIONS
The roadways are open to local traffic for the duration of the contract however to safely install the
watermain on Bay Street through the Osborne Street intersection traffic on Osborne Street will be
reduced to one lane for approximately four days starting July 8, 2024. The closed lane will be
controlled by temporary traffic signals. Traffic delays should be anticipated. Further notice regarding
road restrictions will be posted on durham.ca/BeavertonWatermain as well as signage placed onsite.
Municipal construction projects include the use of vibratory equipment which may be noticeable inside
nearby homes. The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every
effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the following staff members listed
below from the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department:
Ron Morissette
Project Supervisor 905-431-5938
ron.morissette@durham.ca
Clint Lancaster
Project Inspector 905-442-7342
clint.lancaster@durham.ca
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3824.
Follow the Region of Durham on social media @RegionOfDurhamThe Regional Municipality of
Durham Works Department
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Ontario L1N 6A3 Telephone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102
Website: durham.ca/BeavertonWatermain
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Corporate Services Department – Legislative Services
Division
605 Rossland Rd. E. Level 1
PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Canada
905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102
durham.ca
Alexander Harras M.P.A. Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk
SENT VIA EMAIL
June 27, 2024
The Honourable Paul Calandra
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Dear Minister Calandra:
RE: Regional Comments on ERO Posting #019-8707 to amend
the lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering (2024-P-13), Our File: D00
Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on June 26, 2024, adopted the following recommendations of the Planning & Economic Development Committee:
“A) That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised
that Durham Regional Council has no objection to the
revocation of lands within Ontario Regulation 102/72 that are outside the Greenbelt Plan Area; and
B) That a copy of Report #2024-P-13 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development be forwarded to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Durham’s area
municipalities.”
Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2024-P-13 for your information.
Alexander Harras
Alexander Harras, M.P.A. Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk AH/vw
Enclosed
c: Please see attached list
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c: J. Grossi, Clerk, Town of Ajax F. Lamanna, Clerk, Township of Brock J. Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
M. Medeiros, Clerk, City of Oshawa
S. Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering R. Walton, Acting Clerk, Township of Scugog D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge C. Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby
B. Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic
Development
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Report
To: Planning and Economic Development Committee
From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Report: #2024-P-13
Date: June 4, 2024
Subject:
Regional comments on ERO Posting #019-8707 to amend the lands covered by Ontario Regulation 102/72 (Federal Airport Lands MZO) in the City of Pickering
Recommendation:
That the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommends to Regional
Council:
A) That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that Durham Regional
Council has no objection to the revocation of lands within Ontario Regulation 102/72
that are outside the Greenbelt Plan Area; and
B) That a copy of Report #2024-P-13 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing and Durham’s area municipalities.
Report:
1. Purpose
1.1 On May 22, 2024, the province issued Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO)
posting #019-8707 to consult on a proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation
102/72, also known as the 1972 Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for the federal
airport lands in Pickering. The comment period ends on July 6, 2024.
1.2 The ERO posting notes that the request to revoke the 1972 MZO was made by the
City of Pickering and that the City’s original request has been scoped by the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing to remove approx. 1,394 hectares (3,445 acres) of
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O. Reg. 102/72 outside the Greenbelt Plan Area (see Attachments #1 and #2). The
purpose of removing these lands from the existing MZO is to allow for the planning
of future urban development within northeast Pickering, as proposed in the new
Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP), currently before the Minister for a decision.
1.3 The purpose of this report is as follows:
a. to inform Regional Council of this ERO posting;
b. provide background context on the existing MZO;
c. advise how the proposed amendment to the MZO could impact approval of the
new Council-adopted ROP, Envision Durham; and
d. recommend that Regional Council advise the province that it has no objection
to the proposed revocation.
2. Background on the Federal Airport Lands
2.1 The existing provincial MZO covers approximately 3,540 ha (8,748 ac) in northeast
Pickering, which generally applies to the lands north of Fifth Concession Road and
east of the federal airport lands. This MZO restricts land uses in the area to
agricultural uses and buildings and structures accessory thereto, including single
dwellings used in connection with the agricultural operation, and home occupations.
The existing MZO is intended to protect for the unimpeded operation of a future
Pickering Airport, and places restrictions on the use of the land in proximity to the
airport lands.
2.2 In 2015, the federal government initiated the process to update the Airport Site
Order (ASO) and Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations (PASZR) to reflect a
smaller, reconfigured potential airport site as a result of reduction in the number of
proposed runways and a reallocation of lands to the Rouge National Urban Park (as
detailed in Reports #2015-P-46 and #2015-P-47 dated September 8, 2015).
2.3 In accordance with an anticipated reduction to the ASO area, updated PASZRs,
which generally delineate and protect for the approach and take-off of the runways
were drafted to reflect a smaller airport site. The proposed regulations were
intended to result in two key changes:
a. a newly designated smaller airport site; and
b. new height restrictions related to buildings, structures and objects (including
trees and natural growth) along take-off and landing corridors associate with
the new airport site.
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2.4 The existing Wildlife Hazard Zone, which prohibits land use activities which attract
birds that may create a hazard to aviation safety; and, aviation communications
restrictions, which prohibit electronic signal interference, were not proposed to
change. Overall, the updated PASZRs would result in less private lands adjacent to
the federal airport lands being impacted by height restrictions.
2.5 The updates to the ASO and PASZRs proposed in 2015 have not yet been finalized
by Transport Canada. However, once updated, these regulations are intended to
reflect the required airport site and runways and apply the appropriate protections
and restrictions on surrounding lands. These updates would have the effect of
reducing the overall area that may need to be covered by the provincial MZO.
2.6 In addition to the development control provided by the PASZRs, Transport Canada
uses a Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) system to provide a measurement of the
actual and forecasted aircraft noise in the vicinity of airports. NEF contour mapping
is developed by Transport Canada to help municipal governments implement best
practices in designating and zoning lands in the vicinity of airports. NEF mapping
was developed by Transport Canada several decades ago for the original seven
runway configuration; however, proposed updates to the NEF mapping to reflect the
three-runway scenario were not included in Transport Canada’s 2015 release.
2.7 The original NEF mapping is included within Envision Durham as Figure 13. Figure
13 shows that the majority of the northeast Pickering urban expansion lands are
within the 25 NEF contour, which is significant because according to both the
current Provincial Policy Statement and the proposed Provincial Planning
Statement, sensitive land uses such as housing, daycare centres, health facilities,
etc. may take place within the 25 NEF contour. Updates to reduce the ASO and
PASZRs should ultimately result in similar reductions to the extent of the NEF
contour mapping.
3. Background in the Context of the New ROP
3.1 Through Envision Durham, the Region undertook an extensive, highly consultative
examination of growth allocations and locations for Settlement Area Boundary
Expansions. As a result, the new Regional Council-adopted ROP includes
approximately 1,780 hectares (4,398 acres) of new urban land in northeast
Pickering within the 2051 urban area boundary (see Attachment #3).
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3.2 More detailed planning through the secondary planning process is being undertaken
by the City of Pickering. Given that the new 2051 urban area boundaries have not
yet been approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Pickering is
aware it is undertaking this secondary planning exercise at its own risk. This
secondary plan work would include more detailed policies to protect for the future
federal airport. The new ROP includes explicit requirements for the lands located
within the Pickering 2051 Urban Expansion Area (i.e. northeast Pickering) in Policy
5.7.8 b) to:
“assess the impacts of existing Minister’s Zoning Orders and Airport Site
Order and Zoning Regulations which currently restricts the development of these lands as a result of the potential for a future airport to the west. Development shall not proceed until such time it has been demonstrated that the relevant requirements, including those related to noise and building height
restrictions have been met. Satisfying the requirements of this policy may be
dependent on future actions first being undertaken by provincial and federal levels of government, as described in Policy 5.5.36.”
3.3 New ROP Policy 5.5.36 outlines Regional Council’s request to the federal and
provincial governments to undertake updates to the regulations and documents that
apply to the federal lands in Pickering to reflect the current land area and planned
runway configurations for the potential future airport, as follows:
a. completing the proposed updates to the Pickering Airport Site Order and
Pickering Airport Zoning Regulations to reflect the revised/reduced federal
lands in Pickering and provide detailed mapping related to any applicable
building height restrictions;
b. undertaking updated Noise Contour Mapping to reflect the revised/reduced
federal lands in Pickering and updated potential airport configuration and flight
paths;
c. based on the results of a) and b), undertaking updates to the existing
Minister’s Zoning Orders to reflect the revised/reduced federal lands in
Pickering and updated Noise Contour Mapping; and
d. in consultation with the Region of Durham, City of Pickering, Indigenous
communities and other affected stakeholders, undertake the preparation of an
airport master plan.
4. Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the Federal Airport Lands MZO
4.1 In April 2019, Durham Regional Council confirmed its support for the development
of an airport on the federal lands in Pickering; focusing on innovation, investment
and employment within a model of sustainable operations. The new ROP
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incorporates policies that protect for the future use and supports the advancement
of the federal airport lands.
4.2 On May 17, 2023, Regional Council adopted the new ROP to include the whitebelt
lands of northeast Pickering as a “2051 Urban Expansion Area”, with a series of
policies to ensure that both the future federal airport and future urban development
can be protected and planned in conjunction with each other.
4.3 Furthermore, a key objective supporting “A Prosperous Region”, Chapter 2 of the
new ROP, is supporting the development of an airport on the federal lands in
Pickering. This objective is reinforced throughout the document in policies that
support improvements to the transportation system in the region, including
connectivity to the Strategic Goods Movement Network (Policy 2.1.10 (e) and 8.5.9);
and, a suite of policies that support and serve the development of a future airport,
including advocating for a commitment from the federal government on the lands
(Policies 2.1.18 to 2.1.21).
4.4 The intent of ERO Posting #019-8707 to amend the lands covered by O. Reg.
102/72 to remove approx. 1,394 ha (3,445 ac) from the Federal Airport Lands MZO,
is consistent with Regional Council’s May 2023 decision to adopt the new ROP.
4.5 Should this amendment to the Federal Airport Lands MZO be approved by the
Minister, it could resolve several proposed modifications contained within the
Minister’s Draft Decision on the new ROP sent by Provincial staff to Regional staff
on May 6, 2024, and subsequently shared within the May 10th Council Information
Package. Among the 77 proposed modifications contained within the Draft Decision,
six modifications pertain specifically to the removal of new urban lands within
northeast Pickering, proposing to redesignate those lands as a Special Study Area
until such time as the Minister amends or revokes the Federal Airport Lands MZO.
4.6 While an amendment to the MZO could resolve the six proposed modifications
within the Draft Decision, the new ROP would still require refinements to reflect the
amended MZO, including but not limited to portions of the policies noted within this
report. Regional staff will draft those refinements and provide to Provincial staff as
additional Regional modification requests. Regional staff continue to have
productive discussions with Provincial staff in an effort to obtain approval of the new
ROP in a form that most closely reflects the document that was adopted by
Regional Council on May 17, 2023.
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5. Previous Reports
5.1 The following previous reports relate to the themes discussed within this report:
a. Federal Pickering Lands Update – Report #2015-P-46 (September 8, 2015)
b. Pickering Airport Site Order and Site Zoning Regulations – Report #2015-P-47
(September 8, 2015)
c. Envision Durham – Growth Management Study, Phase 2: Draft Settlement
Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations – Report
#2022-INFO-91 (November 10, 2022)
d. Envision Durham – Recommendations on the new Regional Official Plan –
Report #2023-P-15 (May 17, 2023)
6. Relationship to Strategic Plan
6.1 This report considers themes associated with planning for growth in a sustainable,
progressive, and responsible manner, and therefore aligns with/addresses the
following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan:
a. Under Goal Area 2 – Community Vitality:
• 2.1 – Revitalize existing neighbourhoods and build complete communities
that are walkable, well connected, and have a mix of attainable housing
• 2.5 – Build a healthy, inclusive, age-friendly community where everyone
feels a sense of belonging
b. Under Goal Area 3 – Economic Prosperity:
• 3.1 – Position Durham Region as the location of choice for business
• 3.2 – Leverage Durham’s prime geography, social infrastructure, and
strong partnerships to foster economic growth
• 3.4 – Capitalize on Durham’s strengths in key economic sectors to attract
high-quality jobs
c. Under Goal Area 4 – Social Investment
• 4.1 – Revitalize community housing and improve housing choice,
affordability and sustainability
7. Conclusion and Next Steps
7.1 Amending the Federal Airport Lands MZO to remove a portion of the lands that are
outside of the Greenbelt Plan Area allows the long-range planning for northeast
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Pickering to proceed, while protecting for the future airport land uses with a suite of
other policies and regulatory tools.
7.2 It has long been recognized by Regional Council that development in northeast
Pickering is constrained but not prohibited in concept. The proposed amendment to
the Federal Airport Lands MZO is not inconsistent with the positions of Regional
Council as identified in the new Council-adopted ROP.
7.3 Regional staff will continue to work collaboratively with Provincial staff in order to
resolve all outstanding proposed modifications to inform the pending final decision
from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the new ROP.
8. Attachments
Attachment #1: City of Pickering’s Request to Revoke O. Reg. 102/72
Attachment #2: Province of Ontario’s Mapping for Lands Proposed to be
Revoked
Attachment #3: Map Excerpt of Northeast Pickering from the New ROP
Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP, PLE
Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development
Recommended for Presentation to Committee
Original signed by
Nancy Taylor for
Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment 1
Office of the Mayor
Sent by email
May 17, 2024
Minister Paul Calandra
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Services Office – Central Ontario
777 Bay Street, 16th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
minister.mah@ontario.ca
Subject: Request to Revoke O. Reg. 102/72
File: A-1000-002
Dear Minister Calandra,
As you are aware, last year the Government of Ontario expanded Strong Mayor Powers to the
mayors of large and fast-growing municipalities that have committed to a municipal housing pledge in
order to achieve their respective housing targets as set out by your Ministry. In a letter dated June 16,
2023, I had advised former-Minister Steve Clark that I would be utilizing Strong Mayor Powers and
Duties relating to amendments to the Municipal Act and Regulations 530/22 and 580/22. As a Strong
Mayor, I am fully committed to advancing the Provincial Priorities of building 1.5 million new homes in
Ontario and constructing the necessary infrastructure needed to support this housing.
In this context, I am respectfully requesting that the Government of Ontario revoke O. Reg.
102/72, a Provincial MZO. Through Envision Durham, the comprehensive review of the Durham
Regional Official Plan, I wish to emphasize that the Federal Pickering Airport Lands have been
considered throughout this multi-year process. Restrictions regarding a potential airport are outlined
in the Regional Official Plan, which makes it clear that constructing an airport and developing
Northeast Pickering are separate and independent matters. The Regional Official Plan does not limit
an airport nor depend on one. In fact, planning and developing Northeast Pickering will help inform
the Federal Government’s decision making on whether or not to site an airport in Pickering.
Additionally, Minister Calandra, I am respectfully requesting that Northeast Pickering remains
inside the Urban Area Boundary as set out in the Durham Regional Official Plan. Envision
Durham was a comprehensive Official Plan Review process, which consulted with the public and
numerous stakeholders over a five-year span. The Land Needs Assessment and Growth Allocations
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included Northeast Pickering, which will accommodate over 40,000 residents and 10,000 jobs. The
Northeast Pickering lands are required to meet the forecasted growth needs in Pickering and Durham
Region, and removal of these lands will require significant revisions to the Regional Official Plan, and
will ultimately undermine the Province’s stated goal of building more homes for Ontarians.
It should be noted that Pickering Council has passed a resolution in support of the future
development of Northeast Pickering, and subsequently Durham Regional Council adopted its new
Regional Official Plan, which included Northeast Pickering within the Urban Area Boundary.
I thank you again for your time and consideration. We look forward to working in collaboration with
the Government of Ontario to build tens of thousands of new homes for our citizens. United in vision
and purpose, we can meaningfully address this housing crisis together. Please do not hesitate to
contact me with any questions or concerns you may have at kashe@pickering.ca or 905.420.4600.
Yours truly
Kevin Ashe
Mayor, City of Pickering
Copy: The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier
Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering - Uxbridge
John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO
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Attachment 2
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Attachment 3
Map 1. Regional Structure – Urban and Rural System
Northeast Pickering
Adopted ROP, as amended
Proposed Amendments to O. Reg. 102/72 within ERO #019-8707
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June 27, 2024
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
155 University Ave | Suite 800
Toronto, ON M5H 3B7
Sent via email: resolutions@amo.on.ca
Re: Green Roads Pilot Project
Our File 35.72.3
To Whom it May Concern,
At its meeting held on June 24, 2024, St. Catharines City Council approved the following
motion:
WHEREAS St. Catharines has declared a climate emergency, recognizing the
urgent need to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change on our
community and environment; and
WHEREAS alternatives to traditional road surfacing materials exist, including
green roads technologies that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly;
and
WHEREAS bioresin is a natural alternative that can be used to support road
surfacing, providing a more sustainable option that reduces our reliance on
petrochemical-based products; and
WHEREAS many secondary roads in St. Catharines require resurfacing,
presenting an opportunity to explore and implement innovative and sustainable
road surfacing solutions; and
WHEREAS Good Roads, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have presented alternatives for
municipal road restoration that include sustainable and environmentally friendly
materials and methods; and
WHEREAS other municipalities, such as Centre Wellington, have entered into a
similar pilot project using bioresin and other sustainable materials, demonstrating
a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS implementing pilot projects using bioresin on city roads can provide
valuable data and insights into the feasibility, performance, and environmental
benefits of this alternative material; and
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WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has established the
Green Municipal Fund which includes new funding for pilot projects to test
innovative and ambitious technologies to improve environmental outcomes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that St. Catharines City Council directs staff to
investigate the feasibility and potential benefits of using bioresin on City road
works; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff investigate other alternative construction
materials and methods for road works that minimizes the City’s carbon footprint
and are more environmentally sustainable; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff prepare a report on the findings, no later
than Q3 2024, including potential costs, benefits, and environmental impacts of
using bioresin or other sustainable construction materials or methods for road
works, and if feasible, a list of City streets where a pilot project may be
considered in accordance with the City’s procurement policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to all Ontario
municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the FCM
to encourage the exploration and adoption of sustainable road surfacing
alternatives.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at extension 1524.
Donna Delvecchio, Acting City Clerk
Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk
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cc: all Ontario Municipalities
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Orono DBIA Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2024
Location: Orono Town Hall
Present: Karen Lowery, vice chair
Brad Beckstead
Julie Cashin-Oster
Heather Maitland
Guests: Laura Knox/Planning MoC, Rhonda Armour/CBOT
Shelly Rivers/Orono
Santa Committee
Karen Lowery called the meeting to order at 8:30
Inclusion Statement/ Land Acknowledgment Statement
The Municipality of Clarington is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas (chip-uh-WUH) of the Anishinabeg (uh-NISH-in-NAH-bek)
known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations.
Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding
contributions to the area now known as the Municipality of Clarington
Approval of Agenda
Motion: Julie
Seconder: Brad
Approval of May Minutes
Motion: Heather
Seconder: Julie
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Business - DBIA downtown
a. Update from Brad and Heather on the Orono Swag – in progress, final
approval of design will be done Friday – 100 t-shirts will be printed
ODBIA members/local businesses are asked to carry some for sale.
b. Allistar – Update for August Antique festival and Orono sign on his
building. No updates
c. Frank – Bank update and Christmas Lights – Karen/Frank received a
quote from the company who original installed the lights to fix them -
$7000. Weiss Electric in Orono has given a quote of $1000 to refurbish
the led lights – he suspects there was water leakage.
d. Update from CBOT & Invest Clarington and aligning on a date for the
Orono Improvement committee. CBOT – On September 20 at 8 a.m. at
the Orono Town Hall – Breakfast with MPP David Piccini. Tickets are
available on the Clarington Board of Trade website. Invest Clarington –
a date will be set in July to further discuss Orono’s Economic
Development Strategy.
e. Update from Perry Kirkbride on the Orono Arena. – No update
f. Update from Sam Kent on the Orono Farmers Market – No update
g. Bank account balance: $7740.70
New Business
a) Shelly to discuss Santa buttons and Orono Public School
participation in the design. Shelly brought in the button designs
from the OPS students – the committee chose one for this year’s
parade button. They were all amazing and it truly was a difficult
decision.
-Previous minutes adopted-
Date of Next Meeting – September 2024 - date TBD, Orono Town Hall
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 A.M.
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