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Council
Meeting Minutes
Electronic Meeting
April 27, 2026 - 07:00 PM
Chair: Mayor Ashe
Present:
Mayor K. Ashe
Councillor M. Brenner
Councillor S. Butt
Councillor L. Cook
Councillor M. Nagy
Councillor D. Pickles
Councillor L. Robinson
Regrets:
None
Also Present:
M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni – Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
S. Boyd - Fire Chief
J. Eddy - Director, Human Resources
L. Gibbs - Director, Community Services
K. Heathcote - Director, City Infrastructure
R. Holborn - Director, Engineering Services
F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer
S. Cassel – City Clerk
V. Plouffe - Division Head, Facilities Management & Construction
C. Rose - Chief Planner
C. Whitaker - Manager, Sustainability & Strategic Environmental Initiatives
L. Paray - Senior Planner, Sustainability
R. Perera – Deputy Clerk
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Call to Order/Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating
electronically.
Playing of O Canada
Mayor Ashe asked all Members of Council to rise for the playing of O Canada.
Moment of Reflection
Mayor Ashe called for a silent moment of reflection.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement
Mayor Ashe read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement.
Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
Adoption of Minutes
Council Minutes, March 23, 2026
(includes Confidential In Camera Minutes under separate cover)
Special Council Minutes, March 30, 2026 - 5:30 pm
(includes Confidential In Camera Minutes under separate cover)
Special Council Minutes, March 30, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Executive Committee Minutes, April 7, 2026
Special Council Minutes, April 7, 2026
Planning and Development Committee Minutes, April 7, 2026
Resolution #978/26
Moved By Councillor Cook
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.6, be approved.
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6.2
6.3
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Carried
Presentations
There were no presentations.
Delegations
Jennifer Grundy, Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners Guild
Re: Report CS 09-26
Licence Agreement for the Odd Fellows Hall Between the City of Pickering
and the Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners Guild
(Refer to Item 12.2)
J. Grundy, Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners Guild, appeared before Council via
electronic connection to speak to Report CS 09-26. J. Grundy expressed
appreciation to the Mayor, Members of Council, and City staff for meeting with the
Guild, recognizing its value in the Pickering community, and advocating for the re-
homing of the organization. J. Grundy advised that the Guild had operated
continuously in Greenwood for over 50 years and celebrated its 50th anniversary in
2025 with a well-attended event. J. Grundy noted that the event was bittersweet, as
the Guild faced the potential loss of its studio space due to the planned closure of
the Greenwood Community Centre and the risk of disbandment. J. Grundy outlined
the history of the Guild’s studio, noting that the Guild had acquired more than 20
large pieces of weaving equipment, many of which were heavy hardwood floor
looms, several of which were Canadian antiques. J. Grundy noted that the proposed
licence agreement would allow the Guild to relocate a reduced number of looms and
equipment to the Odd Fellows Hall at Pickering Museum Village, creating a shared
multi-purpose space with benefits for the Guild, the Museum, and the community. J.
Grundy advised that while the Guild would need to part with a portion of its
equipment, its long-standing legacy would continue in Pickering. J. Grundy further
highlighted the rising interest in weaving and spinning since COVID-19, the health
and social benefits of the craft, and the Guild’s growing membership, particularly
among residents aged 55+, which represents a significant and growing
demographic in Pickering. J. Grundy concluded by noting that membership
remained open to all and expressed appreciation for Council’s support of the licence
agreement.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and J.
Grundy regarding clarification that the delegate was in support of the staff
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recommendation and whether they were aware of the moving date into the new
location.
Andrew Muscat and Matt West, Fieldgate Commercial (Available for
questions if needed)
Re: Report PLN 05-26
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-001P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/25
Seaton Commercial Developments Ltd.
South of Taunton Road, between Burkholder Drive and Peter Matthews Drive
(Refer to Item 11.1)
A. Muscat and M. West, Fieldgate Commercial, appeared before Council via
electronic connection to respond to any questions from Members of Council.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
delegates regarding:
what work was currently occurring on site following the recent groundbreaking
and whether construction activities had begun;
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the anticipated timing for construction, including when footings and structures
were expected to commence;
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whether the coffee shop tenant could be publicly disclosed at this time;•
why the original plaza location on the eastern parcels was changed, and what
issues prevented the project from proceeding at that location;
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what types of businesses were proposed for the development; and,•
whether the plaza was fully leased or if units remained available for additional
tenants.
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Correspondence
Corr. 05-26
Khushbu Patwa, Co-Director and Vishal Patwa, Co-Director, The Stemisphere
Childcare Academy
Re: Support for CWELCC Funding for a New 150-Space Licensed Child Care
Centre at 1635 Bayly Street, Unit G, Pickering
Resolution #979/26
Moved By Councillor Brenner
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Seconded By Councillor Cook
That Corr. 05-26, from Khushbu Patwa, Co-Director, and Vishal Patwa, Co-
Director, The Stemisphere Childcare Academy, dated March 4, 2026,
regarding Support for CWELCC Funding for a New 150-Space Licensed Child
Care Centre at 1635 Bayly Street, Unit G, Pickering, be received for
information;
1.
That Council Request the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of
Education to support the $10 a day Canada wide Childcare for 150 spaces at
The Stemisphere Childcare Academy; and,
2.
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford,
Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, and
The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP, Pickering-Uxbridge.
3.
Carried
Corr. 06-26
Tracy Brown, Chair, Board of Trustees, Durham District School Board
Re: Request for Provincial School Board Governance Consultation Process
Resolution #980/26
Moved By Councillor Cook
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That Corr. 06-26, from Tracy Brown, Chair, Board of Trustees, Durham District
School Board, dated March 26, 2026, regarding a Request for Provincial
School Board Governance Consultation Process, be received and endorsed;
and,
1.
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Durham Region MP's, Durham
Region MPP's, John Henry, Regional Chair, The Regional Municipality of
Durham, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM), all Ontario Municipalities, the Ontario Public
School Boards' Association, and all Durham District School Board Trustees.
2.
Carried
Corr. 07-26
Jesse St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services, City of Pickering
Re: Cultural Advisory Committee – 2025 Year End Report & 2026 Work Plan
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Resolution #981/26
Moved By Councillor Butt
Seconded By Councillor Brenner
That Corr. 07-26 from Jesse St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services, City of
Pickering, dated April 27, 2026, regarding the Cultural Advisory Committee 2025
Year End Report and 2026 Work Plan be received for information.
Carried
Report EC 03-26 of the Executive Committee held on April 7, 2026
Resolution #982/26
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Brenner
That Report EC 03-26 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on April 7, 2026 be
adopted.
Carried
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 03-26
Restricted Acts after Nomination Day (Lame Duck Period)
Delegation of Authority under Section 275 of the Municipal Act
Council Decision:
That Report CLK 03-26, regarding Restricted Acts after Nomination Day
(Lame Duck Period), Delegation of Authority under Section 275 of the
Municipal Act, be received;
1.
That the draft By-law, included as Attachment 2 to CLK 03-26, be approved
and enacted; and,
2.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
3.
Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 03-26
Park Construction Agreement with Claremont Developments Inc.,
for Forsyth Park, Claremont
Council Decision:
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That the City of Pickering enter into a Park Construction Agreement with
Claremont Developments Inc., to facilitate the construction of Forsyth Park;
1.
That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Park
Construction Agreement between the City of Pickering and Claremont
Developments Inc., in substantially the same form as attached to this report,
subject to revisions acceptable to the Director, Engineering Services and the
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
2.
That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the gross
project cost of $2,620,919.00 (HST included) and net project cost of
$2,360,219.00 (net HST) as outlined in the Parks Construction Agreement and
approved in the 2024 Capital Budget as follows:
the sum of $2,214,400.00 available budget, funded from the
Development Charges Parks & Recreation Reserve Fund be increased
to $2,301,214.00 and funded from the same source;
a.
the sum of $56,800.00 available budget, funded from Development
Charges City‘s Reserve Fund be increased to $59,005.00 and funded
from the same source; and,
b.
3.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
4.
Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 04-26
Park Construction Agreement with Mattamy (Seaton) Limited
for Dave Ryan Community Park
Council Decision:
That the City of Pickering enter into a Park Construction Agreement with
Mattamy (Seaton) Limited to facilitate the design and construction of Dave
Ryan Community Park;
1.
That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Park
Construction Agreement between the City of Pickering and Mattamy (Seaton)
Limited in substantially the same form as attached to this report, subject to
revisions acceptable to the Director, Engineering Services and the Director,
Corporate Services & City Solicitor;
2.
That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the gross
project cost of $6,606,255.00 (HST included) and net project cost of
$5,949,137.00 (net HST) as outlined in the Park Construction Agreement and
approved in the 2020 and 2023 Capital Budgets as follows:
the sum of $3,661,100.00 available budget, funded from the a.
3.
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Development Charges Parks & Recreation Reserve Fund be increased
to $5,800,409.00 and funded from the same source;
the sum of $93,900.00 available budget, funded from the Seaton
Landowner Group FIA Reserve Fund be increased to $148,728.00 and
be funded from the same source; and,
b.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
4.
Director, City Infrastructure, Report INF 05-26
Pike Court Storm Sewer Works
Request for Quotation No. Q2026-3
Council Decision:
That the quotation submitted by Zilli Construction Ltd. in response to Request
for Quotation No. Q2026-3 for Pike Court Storm Sewer Works, in the amount
of $76,015.00 (net HST) or $84,411.00 (HST included) be accepted;
1.
That the total gross project cost of $96,235.00 (HST included), including the
tendered amount, a construction contingency and other associated costs, and
the total net project cost of $86,663.00 (net HST) be approved;
2.
That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total
net project cost of $86,663.00 as follows:
that the amount of $50,000.00 for capital project C10525.2505 Pike
Court Storm Sewer Works as approved in the 2025 Capital Budget to be
funded by a transfer from Stormwater Management Reserve Fund;
a.
that additional funds of $36,663.00 for capital project C10525.2505 to be
approved by a transfer from the Stormwater Management Reserve
Fund; and,
b.
3.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
4.
Director, City Development & CBO, Report SUS 01-26
Pickering Environmental Schools Grant
Results of the 2025 Funding
Council Decision:
That Report SUS 01-26 regarding the Pickering Environmental Schools Grant be
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received for information.
Report PD 03-26 of the Planning & Development Committee held on April 7,
2026
Resolution #983/26
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Brenner
That Report PD 03-26 of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on April
7, 2026 be adopted.
Carried
Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 05-26
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-001P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/25
Seaton Commercial Developments Ltd.
South of Taunton Road, between Burkholder Drive and Peter Matthews Drive
Council Decision:
That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-001P, submitted by Seaton
Commercial Developments Ltd., to remove the “Pedestrian Predominant
Street” designation on Schedule VIII - Neighbourhood 16: Lamoreaux, for the
lands located on the south side of Taunton Road between Burkholder Drive
and Peter Matthews Drive, be approved, and that the draft By-law to adopt
Amendment 55 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Attachment 1 to
Report PLN 05-26, be finalized and forwarded to Council for adoption; and,
1.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/25, submitted by Seaton
Commercial Developments Ltd., to remove the Seaton Community Node
Pedestrian Predominant Area (SCNPP-1) zone category, to apply the SCN-4
Zone to the easterly parcel and to apply the SCN-1 Zone to the westerly
parcel with site-specific zoning exceptions to permit a seasonal garden centre
associated with a grocery store and remove the requirement for maximum
front and side yard setbacks and requirements for primary building entrances
and wall openings to face a public street, in order to facilitate the development
of a retail-commercial plaza at the southeast corner of Taunton Road and
Burkholder Drive, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment,
as set out in Attachment 2 to Report PLN 05-26, be finalized and forwarded to
Council for enactment.
2.
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Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 06-26
Proposed Telecommunication Tower
Shared Tower Inc.
1400 Church Street
Installation #75
Council Decision:
That Shared Tower Inc. be advised that City Council does not object to the
proposed 25-metre-high telecommunication tower located at 1400 Church Street,
based on the design and location of the proposal.
Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 07-26
Official Plan Amendment OPA 22-002P
Zoning By-law Amendment A 05/22
Pickering Ridge Lands Inc.
1755 Pickering Parkway
Council Decision:
That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 22-002P, submitted by
Pickering Ridge Lands Inc., to amend the Pickering Official Plan by adding
site-specific policies for the lands located at the northeast corner of Brock
Road and Highway 401, municipally known as 1755 Pickering Parkway: to
permit a maximum building height of 36 storeys; by adding policies respecting
a future urban-format school site; and by amending Schedule XIV, Sheet 4 of
4 - Brock Precinct Intensification Area of Official Plan Amendment 38 to
incorporate a revised road network and public park, and to add a signalized
intersection, as they relate to the subject lands to facilitate a phased, high-
density, mixed-use development, be approved: and that the draft By-law to
adopt Amendment 56 to the Pickering Official Plan, as detailed in Attachment
1 to Report PLN 07-26, be forwarded to Council for enactment; and,
1.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/22, submitted by Pickering
Ridge Lands Inc., to permit a phased high-density, mixed-use development,
located at the northeast corner of Brock Road and Pickering Parkway,
municipally known as 1755 Pickering Parkway, consisting of 13 towers with
building heights ranging between 12 storeys to 36 storeys, containing
approximately 5,109 apartment dwelling units; and a minimum of 17,370
square metres of commercial, retail and office space, be approved, subject to
2.
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the proposed zoning provisions contained within Attachment 2 to Report PLN
07-26; and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing
Zoning By-law to Council for enactment.
New and Unfinished Business
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report CLK 04-26
Municipal Designation for Special Occasion and Bring-Your-Own-Events
Policy
S. Cassel, City Clerk, appeared before Council via electronic connection and
advised that the Report addressed new provincial legislation that replaced tailgate
event liquor licences under the Liquor Licence and Control Act with a Bring Your
Own (BYO) Event permit. S. Cassel explained that the report combined the new
BYO Event requirements with the City’s existing municipally significant events
framework into a single, cohesive policy. S. Cassel clarified that the Province would
continue to issue permits through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
(AGCO) with the City providing a letter of support to applicants.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding whether the proposed policy addressed a previous event involving the
Whitevale Residents Association, where the event had not been permitted to
proceed, and whether the proposed $60 fee was consistent with fees being charged
by other municipalities.
Resolution #984/26
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Brenner
That Report CLK 04-26 regarding Municipal Designation for Special Occasion
and Bring-Your-Own-Event Permits Policy be received;
1.
That the draft ADM 310, Municipal Designation for Special Occasion and Bring-
Your-Own Event Permits Policy, included as Attachment 2 to this report be
approved;
2.
That Council approve the draft By-law to amend the Municipal Fees and
Charges By-law, as set out in Attachment 3 to this report; and,
3.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
4.
Carried
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Director, Community Services, Report CS 09-26
Licence Agreement for the Odd Fellows Hall Between the City of Pickering
and the Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners Guild
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding:
confirmation of the Guild’s relocation date and whether any equipment would
remain in the former facility for storage following the move; and,
•
whether all equipment not accommodated at the new location would be
removed.
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Resolution #985/26
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Butt
That Report CS 09-26 regarding a Licence Agreement with the Shuttlebug
Weavers & Spinners Guild for the Odd Fellows Hall be received;
1.
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Agreement
with the Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners Guild as set out in Attachment 1 to this
report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community
Services and City Solicitor; and,
2.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
3.
Carried
Director, Community Services, Report CS 10-26
Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Management Services
Resolution #986/26
Moved By Councillor Brenner
Seconded By Councillor Cook
That the proposal submitted by Colliers Project Leaders Inc. in response to
Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-3 for Project Management Support
Services of the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library project, in the amount of
$965,500.00 (net HST) or $1,091,015.00 (including HST), be accepted;
1.
That the total gross project cost of $1,220,965.00 (including HST) and the total
net project cost of $1,099,517.00 (net HST rebate) be approved and funded
from the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library project budget;
2.
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That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the Form of
Agreement with Colliers Project Leaders Inc., pursuant to Request for
Proposal No. RFP2026-3; and,
3.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
4.
Carried
Director, Community Services, Report CS 12-26
Consulting Services for Civic Complex Infrastructure Renewal
Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-1
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding:
clarification that the Report before Council was for consulting and design
services only, and not for construction work at this stage;
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confirmation of the scope of work being approved, including that consultants
would undertake design, forecasting, and budgeting for future phases; and,
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whether there would be an opportunity during the design phase to explore
more practical or functional uses of the tower structure, including improved
use of interior space.
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Resolution #987/26
Moved By Councillor Butt
Seconded By Councillor Pickles
That the proposal submitted by Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. in response to
Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-1 for Consulting Services for the Pickering
Civic Complex Renewal, in the amount of $1,269,456.00 (net HST) or
$1,409,675.00 (HST included) be accepted;
1.
That the total gross project cost of $1,744,579.00 (HST included), including the
amount of the proposal, contingency, and other associated costs, and the total
net project cost of $1,571,047.00 (net HST) be approved;
2.
That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project
cost of $1,571,047.00 to be funded from Property Taxes, Rate Stabilization
Reserve, Major Equipment Reserve, Casino Reserve, Capital Works Reserve
Fund (Parks Infrastructure Reserve), and Facilities Reserve as approved in the
2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025 Capital Budgets;
3.
That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the OAA 600 4.
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2021 A Contract with the above-mentioned consultant pursuant to Request for
Proposal No. RFP2026-1; and,
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
5.
Carried
Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects, Report ECD 02-26
Licence Agreement with Open Studio Art Cafe
Seasonal Patio on City Owned Lands
Resolution #988/26
Moved By Councillor Cook
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That Report ECD 02-26 regarding the Licence Agreement with Open Studio
Art Cafe be received;
1.
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence
Agreement between the City of Pickering and Open Studio Art Café for the
temporary use of City Property, adjacent to 617 Liverpool Road, to operate a
seasonal patio between the City of Pickering and Open Studio Art Café, from
May 1, 2026 until November 30, 2026 in the form as attached to this report,
subject to revisions as may be acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer,
the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Director, Economic
Development & Strategic Projects; and,
2.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
3.
Carried
Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 04-26
2026 Tax Rates and Final Tax Due Dates
Resolution #989/26
Moved By Councillor Cook
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That Report FIN 04-26 regarding the 2026 tax rates and final tax due dates be
received;
1.
That the 2026 tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained in
Schedule "A” of the By-law attached hereto;
2.
That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing for all taxable and PIL properties 3.
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be June 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026;
That the attached By-law be approved;4.
That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or
undertake any actions necessary to comply with provincial regulations including
altering due dates or final tax rates to ensure that the property tax billing process
is completed; and,
5.
That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
6.
Carried
Director, City Infrastructure, Report INF 07-26
Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets
Request for Tender No. T2026-2
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding:
how soon the asphalt resurfacing program would begin if the Report was
approved;
•
whether roads in the Cherrywood area, including Third Concession Road,
were included in this resurfacing program;
•
clarification that the roads listed were not the only road projects planned for
the year, and how resurfacing projects differed from larger reconstruction
projects such as Whitevale Road, Town Line, and Sixth Concession;
•
whether residents should interpret the resurfacing list as excluding other
previously committed road projects;
•
how the ongoing Roads Needs Study would inform future resurfacing
priorities, including whether it would affect the 2027 budget and beyond;
•
whether new maintenance techniques or technologies could be used to extend
the life of deteriorating roads, beyond standard pothole repairs;
•
whether staff planned to accelerate preventative maintenance strategies to
improve road longevity and manage escalating deterioration;
•
whether the severity of the past winter would affect prioritization of roads
within the resurfacing list;
•
how staff determined which roads would be resurfaced first, and whether
adjustments could be made based on conditions;
•
whether the materials and asphalt mix designs currently used could be
contributing to premature road deterioration;
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responsible for repairing deficiencies during that period; and,
whether deficiencies were formally tracked and enforced with contractors to
ensure timely repairs.
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Resolution #990/26
Moved By Councillor Brenner
Seconded By Councillor Cook
That the bid submitted by Viola Management Inc. in response to Request for
Tender No. T2026-2 for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets, in the
amount of $2,764,939.00 (net HST) or $3,070,343.00 (HST included) be
accepted;
1.
That Council award the material testing and inspection services for Request
for Tender No. T2026-2 to GHD Ltd. through RFSQ2023-1 Roster Category of
Geotechnical Investigation and Inspection Services in the amount of
$92,645.00 (HST included); in accordance with the Purchasing Policy Section
10.03 (c) as the assignment is above $50,000;
2.
That the total gross project cost of $3,591,167.00 (HST included), including
the tendered amount, geotechnical investigation reports, material testing,
contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of
$3,233,957.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved;
3.
That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project
cost of $3,233,957.00 as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget as follows:
That the sum of $2,217,235.00 be funded from the Roads & Bridges
Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget;
a.
That the sum of $462,828.00 be funded from the Building Faster Fund
(BFF) Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget;
b.
That the sum of $553,894.00 be funded from the Canada Community
Building (CCBF) Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget;
c.
That funding from C10365.2611 Poprad Avenue Asphalt Resurfacing
and C10365.2612 Drava Street Asphalt Resurfacing in the amount of
$510,030.00 be used to fund the resurfacing of Honeywood Crescent,
Fairview Avenue and Ilona Park Road;
d.
That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to adjust the
funding plan as reflected in Recommendations 4a., 4b., 4c., and 4d. to
incorporate and use all existing funding from the Building Faster Fund
(BFF) and the receipt of any new additional BFF Funding that be
announced later this year; and,
e.
4.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
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Director, City Infrastructure, Report INF 08-26
Finch Avenue New Sidewalk Construction
Request for Quotation No. Q2026-4
Resolution #991/26
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Butt
That the quotation submitted by Avion Construction Group Inc. in response to
Request for Quotation No. Q2026-4 for the Finch Avenue New Sidewalk
Construction, in the amount of $86,283.00 (net HST) or $95,813.00 (HST
included) be accepted;
1.
That the total gross project cost of $131,469.00 (HST included), including the
quotation amount, a construction contingency and other associated costs, and
the total net project cost of $118,392.00 (net HST) be approved;
2.
That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the total net
project cost of $118,392.00 as follows:
That the sum of $75,000.00 as approved in the 2024 Sidewalks Capital
Budget be increased to $118,392.00 and be funded from the Canada
Community Building Fund (CCBF) Reserve Fund; and,
a.
3.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
4.
Carried
Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 09-26
Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act,
2026: Environmental Registry of Ontario Postings, ERO 026-0300, ERO 026-
0304, ERO 026-0305, ERO 026-0309, ERO 026-0310, ERO 026-0311, ERO 026-
0312, ERO 026-0313, ERO 026-0314, and ERO 026-0315
City of Pickering Comments on ERO Postings
K. Bentley, Director, City Development & CBO, appeared before Council via
electronic connection and advised that the Report was before Council to receive the
Report for information and endorse the comments on ERO postings related to Bill
98.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding:
whether the ERO postings formed part of an official provincial public
consultation process and whether the Province was formally requesting
municipal comments;
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whether all municipalities were invited to provide comments, and if a
submission deadline had been established;
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whether municipal comments submitted through the ERO would be
considered by the Province prior to finalizing legislative changes; and,
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whether there had been any coordinated or collective effort among
municipalities to develop a consistent or consensus response to the Province,
given the number of municipalities in Ontario and the limited consultation
timeframe.
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Resolution #992/26
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That Report PLN 09-26 regarding the City of Pickering Comments on Bill 98,
Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, be
received;
1.
That Council endorse the comments contained in Report PLN 09-26, as the
City of Pickering comments on Bill 98 and the identified Environmental
Registry of Ontario Postings; and,
2.
That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit the Council
endorsed comments on Bill 98 and the identified Environmental Registry of
Ontario Postings to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website by
the April 29, 2026 and May 14, 2026, deadlines.
3.
Carried
Director, Community Services, Report CS 13-26
Municipal Alcohol Policy
Resolution #993/26
Moved By Councillor Cook
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That Report CS 13-26 regarding the Municipal Alcohol Policy be received;1.
That Council approve the draft Municipal Alcohol Policy, as set out in Attachment 2.
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1 to this report;
That Council approve the draft By-law, as set out in Attachment 2 to this report,
to repeal By-law 3859/91 to establish an Alcohol Management Policy and By-law
6380/04 that was approved to amend the Alcohol Management Policy; and,
3.
That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
4.
Carried
Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan (OPA 25-003P)
Note: At the March 30, 2026 Special Council Meeting, Council Resolution
#975/26 directed that Report PLN 04-26 be referred back to staff to return with a
new report to the April 27, 2026 Council Meeting. However, pursuant to Mayoral
Decision #11-2026, the Recommendation Report regarding the Northeast Pickering
Secondary Plan will now be considered at a Special Council Meeting on May 20,
2026 at 6:00 pm. Accordingly, no decision on the Northeast Pickering Secondary
Plan was made at the April 27, 2026 Council Meeting.
Motions and Notice of Motions
School Board Trustees
A discussion ensued between Members of Council regarding:
the importance of maintaining locally elected school board trustees as a direct
link between parents, caregivers, and school boards;
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concerns that recent provincial regulatory changes could weaken local
representation and community-level input, particularly as the GTHA continued
to grow;
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the risk that shifting authority away from locally elected trustees could limit the
ability of parents to raise concerns related to curriculum, class sizes, special
needs supports, and school closures;
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the view that local influence should remain local, and that education
governance should reflect the unique needs of individual communities;
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clarification that the motion was not opposed to change, but emphasized the
need for the right process, including a full, transparent, province-wide
consultation; and,
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the importance of meaningful engagement with trustees, educators, and
school boards before implementing changes that could impact school board
governance.
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Resolution #994/26
Moved By Councillor Nagy
Seconded By Councillor Cook
WHEREAS, locally elected School Board Trustees provide essential community
representation, oversight, accountability, and advocacy;
And Whereas, all communities rely on School Board Trustees to reflect local
priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students;
And Whereas, the provincial legislated changes introduced on April 13, 2026 for
the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, may reduce locally elected School
Board Trustees;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Pickering:
Affirms its support for maintaining elected School Board Trustees;1.
That the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education be requested to
pause on the implementation of the new regulations until such time that the
government has committed to and completed a full-scale, transparent, and
province-wide consultation on school board governance models in
collaboration with a team, taskforce or alternate made up of representatives of
teacher unions and school boards; and,
2.
That a copy of this Motion be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford,
Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, the
Leaders of the Opposition for the NDP and Liberal Parties, all Durham MPPs,
all Durham Region Lower Tier Municipalities, The Association of Municipal
Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, The Association of Municipalities
Ontario, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association, the Ontario Public
School Boards Association, the Durham District School Board, the Durham
District Catholic School Board, the Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French-
Language Public School), and the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
(French-Language Catholic School Board).
3.
Carried
By-laws
Resolution #995/26
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Cook
That By-law Numbers 8246/26 through 8257/26 be approved.
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By-law 8246/26
Being a by-law to authorize the delegation of authority to the Chief Administrative
Officer for certain acts during a “Lame Duck Period” for the 2026 Municipal
Election.
By-law 8247/26
Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 55 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering
(OPA 25-001P).
By-law 8248/26
Being a By-law to amend City Consolidated Zoning By-law 8149/24, to implement
the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, for the lands being
Block 76, 40M-2664, and Block 188, 40M-2671, City of Pickering (A 06/25).
By-law 8249/26
Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 56 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering
(OPA 22-002P).
By-law 8250/26
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Part of
Lots 17 and 18, Concession 1, Now Parts 1 to 6, 40R-11780, Part 13, 40R-15636,
Parts 1 to 3 and 5 to 11, 40R-20443, and Part 3, 40R-31322 (A 05/22).
By-law 8251/26
Being a by-law to amend By-law 6191/03 to confirm General Municipal Fees.
By-law 8252/26
Being a by-law to repeal By-law 3859/91 and By-law 6380/04, a by-law to adopt an
Alcohol Management Policy for City owned facilities.
By-law 8253/26
Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required to be raised by taxation
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for the year 2026 and to establish the Tax Rates necessary to raise such sums and
to establish the final due dates for all realty tax classes.
By-law 8254/26
Being a by-law to exempt Part Block 1, Plan 40M-2755, being Parts 8, 15, 25, 31,
36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 48, 53, 62 and 65, Plan 40R-32648 Pickering, from
the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. (Brock Dersan Developments
Inc.)
By-law 8255/26
Being a by-law to establish Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 4 and Part of the
Road Allowance between Lots 24 and 25, Concession 4, being Parts 1, 7 and 10,
Plan 40R-31923, as public highway. (Burkholder Drive)
By-law 8256/26
Being a by-law to establish Part of Lot 24, Concession 4, being Part 4, Plan 40R-
31941, as public highway. (Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive)
By-law 8257/26
Being a by-law to stop-up and close Block 30, Plan 40M-2014, save and except Part
1, Plan 40R-30655, as a public highway. (Frontier Court)
By-law 8258/26
Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 57 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering
(OPA 24-002/P) (1101A, 1105, and 1163 Kingston Road)
Note: By-law approved by Ontario Land Tribunal (Case No. OLT-25-000437).
No action required. By-law being assigned a number for record-keeping purposes in
accordance with the Tribunal Order.
By-law 8259/26
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Part
Lots 23 and 24, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering (A02/24) (1101A, 1105, and
1163 Kingston Road)
Note: By-law approved by Ontario Land Tribunal (Case No. OLT-25-000437).
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No action required. By-law being assigned a number for record-keeping purposes in
accordance with the Tribunal Order.
Regional Councillor Updates
There were no updates from Regional Councillors.
Other Business
Councillor Cook gave Notice of a Motion regarding opposing Alberta Bill 28, the
Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, related to public
access to public libraries and their collections.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding Federal public consultation on Airport Lands including:
why the City held a public consultation after the federal consultation period had
ended and why the format of the consultation was a drop-in session rather than
a formal presentation;
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why only three options were presented to the public and why there was no
fourth option presented that would have retained the lands entirely for
agricultural use and transfer to Parks Canada;
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whether comments provided at the City’s drop-in session would form part of the
Federal government’s official consultation record; and,
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clarification of the City’s role as a commenting body, and that the final decision
rested with the Federal government.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding the Regional purchase of Kingston Road property:
when the City became aware of the Region of Durham’s decision to purchase
the Comfort Inn on Kingston Road for use related to asylum seekers and why
the matter was not brought forward to Pickering residents earlier;
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the purchase cost of the property and the duration of Federal funding and what
would occur after Federal funding ended;
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whether the costs would fall to Pickering taxpayers or to the Region of Durham;
and,
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whether additional information regarding long-term impacts and funding
responsibilities could be provided to Council.
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Confirmatory By-law
Moved By Councillor Cook
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That By-law 8260/26, to confirm the proceedings of the April 27, 2026 Council Meeting be
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Carried
Adjournment
Moved By Councillor Nagy
Seconded By Councillor Robinson
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Dated this 27th day of April, 2026.
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Kevin Ashe, Mayor
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Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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