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Home My WebLink AboutCS 17-26 Report to Council Report Number: CS 17-26 Date: June 22, 2026 From: Laura Gibbs Director, Community Services Subject: Memorial Plaque in Honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park Update to Resolution #1009/26 File: A-1440-001 Recommendation: 1. That Report CS 17-26 regarding the memorial plaque in honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park be received; 2. That staff be directed to install a commemorative bench at Lynn Heights Park in commemoration of Steve Sattz; 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. 1.0 Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide an update on Resolution #1009/26 regarding the request from the Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association to install a permanent memorial plaque in honour of Steve Sattz. At the Council Meeting on May 25, 2026, Council received Corr. 11-26 (Attachment 1) from John Meloche, Co-Founder & President, Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association, regarding a request for permission to install a permanent memorial plaque in honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park. Council directed staff to undertake an evaluation of installing a commemorative plaque or otherwise, recognizing Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park and report back to Council with recommendations no later than June 22, 2026. Staff have undertaken an evaluation and recommend that a commemorative bench be installed at Lynn Heights Park in commemoration of Steve Sattz. CS 17-26 June 22, 2026 Page 2 2.0 Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advocate for an Inclusive, Welcoming, Safe & Healthy Community. 3.0 Financial Implications: The family of Steve Sattz will cover the costs of the commemorative bench which is $3,740.00 There are no financial implications associated with the recommendations of this report. 4.0 Discussion: The purpose of this report is to provide an update on Resolution #1009/26 regarding the request to install a Permanent Memorial Plaque in Honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park. For nearly four decades, Steve has been part of the fabric of Lynn Heights. He knew the people, the streets, the stories, and the spirit of this neighbourhood. He believed deeply in bringing neighbours together, making people feel welcome, and ensuring that the community had a strong and united voice. Whether through everyday conversations, advocacy, helping residents feel heard, or supporting improvements such as winter access and care for Lynn Heights Park, Steve gave his time and energy freely because he loved the neighborhood. John Meloche, Co-Founder & President, Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association submitted a letter to the City dated May 14, 2026 with a request that the City install a modest commemorative plaque or marker in Lynn Heights Park that honours contributions of Steve Sattz. 4.1 Commemorative Bench The City offers a commemorative tree and bench program for residents to pay tribute to loved ones by purchasing a bench or tree for installation in a public park or open space. The program is temporarily on-hold due to high demand and material shortages. Demand for benches is largely in parks along the waterfront which have been impacted by construction activity. The established fees for a tree memorial are $1,335.00 and $3,740.00 for a bench. Staff met with John Meloche and Pam Sattz at Lynn Heights Park on Friday, June 5. In discussions with John, it was agreed that a commemorative bench would be an appropriate commemoration to Steve and will serve to benefit the community’s use of the park. With the assistance of staff, Pam identified a location for the bench. Lynn Heights Park only has two benches that are located next to the playground. The placement of a bench further along the path will allow for residents to enjoy views into the forested area under the shade of a mature tree. CS 17-26 June 22, 2026 Page 3 4.2 Timeline and Process The delivery timelines for benches can be up to eight weeks, and bench placement requires the installation of a concrete pad as a base. The commemorative bench is anticipated to be installed in late summer, 2026. Staff will follow up with Pam Sattz to confirm the wording of the plaque to be affixed to the bench. City staff will also coordinate a neighbourhood unveiling of the bench with the Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association. This event is planned for September, date and time will be confirmed with the Association and Pam Sattz. Attachments: 1. Corr. 11-26 2. Resolution #1009/26 Prepared By: Dan Finn, Manager, Parks & Property, City Infrastructure Prepared/Approved/Endorsed By: Laura Gibbs, MBA, MSc., Director, Community Services Approved/Endorsed By: Kevin Heathcote, P.Eng., Director, City Infrastructure LG:df Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council By: Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer From: Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association <info@lynnheights.com> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:41 AM To: Clerks Web Email <clerks@pickering.ca> Subject: Request for Permission to Install a Permanent Memorial Plaque in Honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park A Lasting Tribute to a Neighbour Who Helped Build Our Community Dear Mayor Ashe, Members of Council, and City of Pickering Staff, On behalf of the Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association, the residents of our community and the Sattz family, I am writing with a heartfelt request for the City of Pickering’s consideration and support to place a small, permanent memorial in Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Park in honour of the late Steve Sattz. Steve was more than a neighbour. He was a friend, a community builder, and one of the founding voices behind the Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association. Steve helped turn a simple idea into a real neighbourhood movement — one rooted in connection, care, communication, and pride in the place we call home. For nearly four decades, Steve was part of the fabric of Lynn Heights. He knew the people, the streets, the stories, and the spirit of this neighbourhood. He believed deeply in bringing neighbours together, making people feel welcome, and ensuring that our community had a strong and united voice. Whether through everyday conversations, advocacy, helping residents feel heard, or supporting Attachment 1 to Report CS 17-26 Corr. 11-26 improvements such as winter access and care for Lynn Heights Park, Steve gave his time and energy freely because he loved this neighborhood. His passing has left a deep sadness in our community, but also a strong desire to ensure that his legacy is remembered in a dignified and lasting way. We are respectfully asking the City of Pickering to consider authorizing a small, discreet, City-approved commemorative plaque or marker in Lynn Heights Park, installed by the City or under City direction, in accordance with all applicable by- laws, policies, permit requirements, maintenance standards, safety considerations, and any agreement the City may require. This would not be a large monument or anything intrusive. Our vision is a modest plaque that quietly honours Steve’s contribution and reminds future residents that this park and this neighbourhood were strengthened by people who cared enough to get involved. Lynn Heights Park is the natural place for this recognition. It is the heart of our neighbourhood and a shared space where families, children, seniors, and neighbours gather. It represents the very community spirit that Steve worked so hard to build. Placing a plaque there would be a meaningful and appropriate tribute to a man who made his mark not through titles or ceremony, but through service, kindness, conversation, and commitment. We understand that the City has policies, processes, and maintenance considerations for commemorative items in public spaces. We are fully prepared to work respectfully with City staff on the plaque’s wording, size, material, location, installation requirements, safety considerations, and any costs associated with the project. Our intent is to do this properly, with the City’s knowledge, approval, and official endorsement. This request is deeply personal to our neighbourhood. Steve helped give Lynn Heights a voice. He helped bring people together. It would mean a great deal to our small community here in Lynn Heights Neighbourhood to have the City recognize his contribution in the very park that serves the people he cared about. To be clear, the Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association is not seeking to place, attach, or install anything independently on City property. We are asking Council and City staff to identify the appropriate approval path for a City-authorized form of recognition. If a standalone plaque is not possible under the City’s current programs, we would welcome staff’s guidance on suitable alternatives, including a future commemorative bench or tree, a plaque integrated into a City-approved park feature, or another form of recognition that meets City standards. We kindly appeal to the City of Pickering to grant permission for this memorial plaque and to work with us to make it a reality. Steve Sattz’s contribution to Lynn Heights deserves to be remembered, and we believe this small, respectful tribute would be a fitting way to honour a man who gave so much of himself to his neighbours and his community. Thank you for considering this request with compassion and care. Sincerely, John Meloche Co-Founder & President Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association Phone: 647-428-7751 Email: info@lynnheights.com Website: https://LynnHeights.com CC: Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association Members Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association Pickering, Ontario Est. 2025 You’re receiving this email because you signed up at LynnHeights.com Contact Us Legislative Services Division Clerk’s Office Directive Memorandum May 30, 2026 To: Laura Gibbs Director, Community Services From: Rumali Perera (Acting) City Clerk Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council held on May 25, 2026 Corr. 11-26 John Meloche, Co-Founder & President, Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association Re: Request for Permission to Install a Permanent Memorial Plaque in Honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park Council Decision Resolution #1009/26 1.That Corr. 11-26 from John Meloche, Co-Founder & President, Lynn HeightsNeighbourhood Association, regarding a Request for Permission to Install aPermanent Memorial Plaque in Honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park, datedMay 14, 2026, be received;2.That staff, through the Office of the CAO, be directed to undertake an evaluation of installing a commemorative plaque or otherwise, recognizing Steve Sattz at the LynnHeights Park; and,3.That staff report back to Council with their recommendations no later than the June22, 2026 Council Meeting. Please take any action deemed necessary. RP:am Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Attachment 2 to Report CS 17-26