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7:00 pm
Present:
Mayor Kevin Ashe
Councillors:
M. Brenner
S. Butt
L. Cook M. Nagy D.Pickles
L.Robinson
Also Present:
M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
S.Boyd -Fire Chief
B. Duffield -Director, Operations
L. Gibbs -Director, Community Services
R.Holborn -Director, Engineering Services
F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer
S. Cassel -City Clerk
J.Litoborski -Manager, By-Law Enforcement Services
C. Redmond -(Acting) Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating in-person, save and except Councillor Brenner who was participating electronically.
2. Moment of Reflection
Mayor Ashe called for a silent moment of reflection.
3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement
Mayor Ashe read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement.
4. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
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5. Adoption of Minutes
Resolution #601/24
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cook
Council Minutes, October 28, 2024 Executive Committee Minutes, November 4, 2024 Special Council Minutes, November 4, 2024
Planning & Development Committee Minutes, November 4, 2024
Carried 6. Presentations
There were no presentations.
7. Delegations
Resolution #602/24
Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Ryan Linkletter, Pickering Resident, be permitted to delegate in accordance
with Section 8.01(h) of the Procedure By-law.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
7.1 Ryan Linkletter, Pickering Resident
Re: Report OPS 20-24
Council Chamber Renovation Design
Ryan Linkletter, Pickering resident, appeared before Council to request that Council vote against the proposed schematic design for the Council Chamber
renovation as the design was cold and uninviting, the public should have had the
option to view the other designs that the City explored, and asked whether the renovations were needed.
8. Report EC 09-24 of the Executive Committee held on November 4, 2024
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8.1 Director, Community Services, Report CS 34-24 Community Association Lease Agreement at West Shore Community Centre
-856 Pickering Kinsmen Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Council Decision:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease
Agreement with 856 Pickering Kinsmen Royal Canadian Air Cadet
Squadron for storage spaces at West Shore Community Centre, set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and,
2. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
8.2 Director, Community Services, Report CS 35-24
Recognition of Ernie Coombs
Council Decision:
That Report CS 35-24, regarding the recognition of Ernie Coombs’ contribution to
the community, be received for information.
8.3 Director, Community Services, Report CS 36-24 2025 Community Festivals and Events Approval of 2025 Events in Esplanade Park
Council Decision:
1. That staff be authorized to issue a park permit for use of Esplanade Park by Rotary Club of Pickering from Tuesday, June 10, 2025, until Monday, June
16, 2024, for Pickering Rotary Ribfest, subject to terms and conditions
satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licensing Agreement subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer;
2. That Council authorize staff to issue the following park permits for use of Esplanade Park, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer:
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• Durham Community Health Centre on Friday, June 20, 2025, for National Indigenous Peoples Day;
• Jennifer O’Connell, Member of Parliament, on Friday, July 18, 2025, and Friday, July 25, 2025 as the rain date, for MP O’Connell’s Movie Night;
• Affiliation For Inspiring Youth Upliftment Enterprise (A.F.I.Y.U) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, for the A.F.I.Y.U. Enterprise Movie on the Esplanade and Cultural Event;
• Region of Durham on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, for the Regional Emancipation Day Celebration;
• Apostolic Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 for the APC Sing-a-long;
• Pickering-Uxbridge Progressive Conservative Electoral District
Association (P.C.E.D.A.) on Saturday, August 16, 2025 and Sunday, August 17, 2025 as the rain date, for the Pickering-Uxbridge P.C.E.D.A. Community BBQ; and,
• Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham on Saturday, August 23, 2025, and Sunday, August 24, 2025 as the rain date, for the Celebration of India’s Heritage;
3. That staff be authorized to issue a park permit for use of Esplanade Park by
Canadian Food Truck Festivals from Thursday, August 7, 2025, until Monday August 11, 2025, for the Pickering Food Truck Festival, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the Licensing Agreement subject to terms and
conditions satisfactory to Director, Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
8.7 Director, Operations, Report OPS 19-24 Municipal Highway Winter Maintenance Agreement -Mowbray Street (formerly Brock Road) in the City of Pickering
Council Decision:
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1. That Report OPS 19-24 regarding the Municipal Highway Winter Maintenance Agreement on Mowbray Street (formerly Brock Road)
between the Regional Municipality of Durham and the City of Pickering be
received;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Municipal Highway Winter Maintenance Agreement with the Regional Municipality of
Durham for a one year seasonal term commencing on November 1, 2023
and ending on April 30, 2024 and thereafter renewing automatically for five years on a year-by-year basis beginning on November 1st of each year and expiring on April 30th of the following year until April 30, 2028, in a form satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect hereto.
Resolution #603/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
That Report EC 09-24 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on November 4,
2024 be adopted, save and except Item 8.4, ENG 22-24, Item 8.5, FIN 22-24, Item
8.6, FIN 23-24, Item 8.8, OPS 20-24, and Item 8.9, PLN 27-24.
Carried
8.4 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 22-24
Streetlight Maintenance Request for Proposal No. RFP2024-10
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding the annual performance ratings for contractors, the assessment criteria
used , the terms of the contract including the option to renew without going through a new Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and an overview of the RFP process.
Resolution #604/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
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1. That the proposal submitted by Black & McDonald Limited, in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2024-10 for Streetlight Maintenance, in the amount of $545,160.99 (HST included) be accepted for a term of one (1)
year;
2. That the Mayor be requested to include funding in the amount of $490,934.00 (net HST) in the City’s 2025 Current Budget, (Engineering Services) to enable staff to award an agreement for a term of one (1) year
for Streetlight Maintenance;
3. That, upon satisfactory contractor performance review by City staff, the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to extend this agreement on an annual basis thereafter for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms with a
price adjustment according to the annual rate of change in the Consumer
Price Index (C.P.I.);
4. That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with the above-mentioned contractor pursuant to
Request for Proposal No. RFP2024-10, and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
8.5 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 22-24 Development Charges Interest Rate Policy Update
Brief discussion ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding the
Provincial legislation pertaining to the maximum prescribed interest rates for frozen or phased in Development Charge rates and the impacts of deferring the Policy update to December to allow an opportunity to request the Province to change the legislation.
Resolution #605/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report FIN 22-24 regarding Development Charges Interest Rate Policy Update be received;
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2. That the revised Development Charge Interest Policy, set out in Attachment 1, be adopted by Council; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes: No:
Councillor Brenner Councillor Robinson Councillor Butt Councillor Cook Councillor Nagy
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ashe
8.6 Director, Finance & Treasurer, Report FIN 23-24 2025 User Fees
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding:
• the justification for raising user fees by 3% for all services, and whether
selective increases based on service cost would better serve the
community;
• whether a breakdown could be provided of how the projected revenue from the additional user fees would be utilized, and that the additional fees would
offset the operating costs associated with City programs;
• whether there was any intention to review and potential decrease user fees should inflation rates fall or if the City received operational savings in 2025;
• the various support programs in place to help minimize the financial
barriers for residents who needed assistance in paying for programs, how residents could access the programs, and an overview of the free and low-cost programs offered by the City;
• concerns that the Access to Recreation Policy and subsidized programs,
were tied to income and may not provide the supports needed for all family circumstances;
• the cost of the consultant fees for the comprehensive review of User Fees
and Access to Recreation Policy and subsidized programs;
• whether any other departmental fees were reduced due to cost recovery; and,
• confirmation that under the new Provincial Planning Statement, that the
City’s User Fees would not be impacted by the downloading of planning responsibilities from the Regional level to lower tier municipalities.
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Resolution #606/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Council approve the General Municipal Fees and Charges 2025 By-law (to amend By-laws 6191/03 and 7362/14), and Schedule I, as set out in
Attachment 1, and incorporate these into the 2025 Current Budget; and,
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be given authority to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes: No: Councillor Brenner Councillor Robinson Councillor Butt
Councillor Cook
Councillor Nagy Councillor Pickles Mayor Ashe
8.8 Director, Operations, Report OPS 20-24
Council Chamber Renovation Design -Endorsement of Schematic Design
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff
regarding:
• the primary initiative of the project being accessibility upgrades due to the age of building, requirements under the Building Code, the need to update antiquated technology in the Chambers, as well as the implementation of
security and privacy features;
• concerns expressed by the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the Chambers being an inclusive and accessible space, with staff continuing to consult with the Committee on the project going forward;
• whether it would be more fiscally responsible to use the Main Committee Room instead of the Council Chambers for in camera meetings;
• ongoing concerns with the accessibility of the current Chambers for those
with mobility issues, and whether those who were visually or hearing
impaired would be accommodated in the proposed design concept; and,
• retaining the use of the Main Committee Room as the preferred location for advisory committee meetings.
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Resolution #607/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That Report OPS 20-24 regarding the Council Chamber Renovations Design be received;
2. That Council endorse, in principle, the schematic design concept for the Council Chamber Renovations, as set out in Attachment 1, and that staff be authorized to proceed with development of contract documents sufficient for obtaining a building permit and to be issued for procurement of related
construction services; 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.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes: No: Councillor Brenner Councillor Robinson Councillor Butt
Councillor Cook
Councillor Nagy Councillor Pickles Mayor Ashe
8.9 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 27-24
New Parkland Dedication By-law, and Stratified Parks and Privately-Owned and Publicly Accessible Spaces Guidelines
Brief discussion ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding the
need for the new By-law due to legislative changes, and the recommendations
outlined in the 10-year Parks Master Plan approved in September 2024.
Resolution #608/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. That the Parkland Dedication By-law, as substantially set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 27-24, be approved and forwarded to Council to be enacted;
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2. That the existing Conveyance of Land for Park or Other Public Recreational Purposes, By-law 7955/22, be repealed on the day that the new Parkland
Dedication By-law comes into full force and effect;
3. That the Stratified Parks and Privately-Owned and Publicly Accessible Spaces Guidelines, as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 27-24, be endorsed by Council; and,
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take actions as necessary to implement the recommendations of this report.
Carried
9. Report PD 05-24 of the Planning & Development Committee held on November 4, 2024
9.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 30-24 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/24
City Initiated: City of Pickering Consolidated Zoning By-law
Council Decision:
1. That Report PLN 30-24 regarding the City Initiated City of Pickering
Consolidated Zoning By-law be received (see Appendix I);
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/24, initiated by the City of Pickering, to prepare a Consolidated Zoning By-law, be approved; and,
3. That staff be directed to bring forward the final Consolidated Zoning By-law, subject to refinements as may be warranted following comments and submissions at, and after, the Planning & Development Committee Meeting and staff’s further review, for enactment at the December 16, 2024 Council meeting.
9.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 28-24 Teranet Sublicensing Agreement Renewal – Ontario Parcel Mapping Data Contract Extension with the Region of Durham
Council Decision:
1. That Council approve entering into a sublicensing agreement with the Region of Durham to extend the delivery of digital parcel mapping data to
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the City of Pickering, for a five-year period, at an annual cost of $12,910.00 per year (net HST), beginning in 2025; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give
effect thereto.
9.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 29-24 5113 Brock Road (Claremont)
Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the
Ontario Heritage Act
Council Decision:
1. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering
Advisory Committee, dated February 28, 2024, to designate 5113 Brock Road (Claremont) under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
2. That Council direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate the
property located at 5113 Brock Road (Claremont), known as the G.M.
Forsyth House, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, included as Attachments 4 and 5 to Report PLN 29-24;
3. That, should no Notice of Objection be received by the City Clerk within 30
days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Designation By-law for 5113 Brock Road (Claremont), included as Attachment 6 to Report PLN 29-24, be forwarded to Council for enactment, and that staff be directed to carry out the notice requirements as prescribed
under Section 29(8) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take such actions as necessary to give effect to this report.
Resolution #609/24
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook
That Report PD 05-24 of the Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on
November 4, 2024 be adopted.
Carried
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10. Reports – New and Unfinished Business
10.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report BYL 04-24
Electric Kick Scooter By-law Amendment
A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding:
• whether the City was mandated by the Province to extend the e-scooter
pilot project;
• safety concerns regarding e-scooter incidents and lithium battery fires, as well as the impact of insurance and how the mandate on helmets would be enforced;
• whether the Province’s pilot project extension for e-scooters included a mandate for the use of helmets under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and the minimum safety standards for e-scooters under both the HTA and the City’s By-law;
• whether the City would have the discretion to allow or prohibit e-scooters from trails and parks; and,
• whether quarterly reports had been submitted to the Minister with staff
confirming that there was currently no mechanism to submit the reports and that staff would provide that feedback regarding the program to the Ministry.
Resolution #610/24
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook
1. That Council approve the amendment to the Electric Kick Scooter By-law
7992/23 in attachment 1; and;
2. That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes: No: Councillor Brenner Councillor Robinson Councillor Butt
Councillor Cook Councillor Nagy Councillor Pickles Mayor Ashe
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10.2 Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 23-24 2025 Roads Needs Study
-Request for Proposal No. RFP2024-14
Brief discussion ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding clarification that there had been no changes to capital projects related to roads, reconstruction, rehabilitation and resurfacing as part of the 2025 Budget.
Resolution #611/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Nagy
1. That the proposal submitted by GEI Consultants, in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2024-14 for 2025 Roads Needs Study, in the amount of $66,118.75 (net HST) or $73,421.75 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That the total gross project cost of $82,232.00 (HST included), including
the fee amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $74,052.00 (net HST) be approved;
3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the
total net project cost of $74,052.00 as approved in the 2024 Engineering
Services Current Budget to be funded by Property Taxes;
4. That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to enter into and execute the Form of Agreement with the above-mentioned consultant
pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2024-14; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
10.3 Director, Operations, Report OPS 21-24 Dunbarton Indoor Pool Emergency Repairs
Resolution #612/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Nagy
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1. That Council is notified of the quote submitted by Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation in the amount of $211,758.49 (net HST) or $235,148.48 (HST included) in accordance with Section 12.01 Emergency Purchase of the
Purchasing Policy;
2. That the total gross project cost of $356,521.00 (HST included), including the amount of the quotation, contingency and other associated costs, and the net project cost of $321,058.00 (net HST), be approved;
3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $321,058.00 as provided for in the Emergency Operational Needs Capital Budget; and,
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
10.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 31-24
Proposed Change of Municipal Address -Legal Description: Con 4 S Pt Lot 26, City of Pickering Change of Current Address from 2975 Whites Road to 3055 Whites Road
Resolution #613/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Nagy
1. That Council approve changing the municipal address of 2975 Whites
Road to 3055 Whites Road, in accordance with Civic Numbering By-law 7686/19; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take
the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Carried
Resolution #614/24
Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cook
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That leave be granted to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a motion regarding the Twyn Rivers (Stott’s) Bridge Replacement Update from City of Toronto.
Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote
10.5 Twyn Rivers (Stott’s) Bridge Replacement Update from City of Toronto
Brief discussion ensued between Members of Council and staff regarding the
impact to the City of the closure of the Twyn Rivers (Stott’s) Bridge including, traffic congestion, disruption to the east-west access route, emergency response access, and examples of bridge projects in other municipalities that were able to be resolved through a partnership with the Region, MTO and the local
municipality.
Resolution #615/24
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Cook
1. That further to the Bridge Closure Notice dated November 12, 2024, which was provided to the City of Pickering by the City of Toronto, Pickering City Council hereby requests that the City of Toronto reconsider the installation
of a temporary interim option for the Twyn Rivers (Stott’s) Bridge due to the
significant impacts of traffic congestion that will be experienced by City of Pickering residents; and,
2. That Mayor Ashe be requested to provide such request in a letter to
Toronto City Mayor Olivia Chow.
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
11. Motions and Notice of Motions
11.1 Lest We Forget Remembrance Crosswalks
Councillor Cook provided a brief summary regarding the importance and suitability of the installation of Lest We Forget Remembrance Crosswalks in Pickering.
Resolution #616/24
Moved by Councillor Cook Seconded by Councillor Nagy
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WHEREAS, the Cenotaph for the City of Pickering is located in Esplanade Park;
And Whereas, each November the City honours and recognizes our fallen soldiers
through all the many wars from World War 1 to present armed conflicts;
And Whereas, the addition of a “Lest We Forget” crosswalk at or around Esplanade Park, or a central location in the City downtown core, with a second
crosswalk to be installed in Claremont adjacent to the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #483, is another way residents can reflect, honour and remember our fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day, as well as at other times of the year;
And Whereas, other Ontario municipalities such as the City of Hamilton and City
of Chatham, and the Town of Amherst in Nova Scotia, have installed red
crosswalks, with a simple relief silhouette of a soldier, and “Lest we Forget” to raise awareness, enhancing community and soldier commemoration citywide;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Pickering directs through the Office of the CAO:
1. That notwithstanding CUL 130 Public Art Policy, that staff consult with the Royal Canadian Legion Branches #606 and #483 on the suitability and design to be used for the installation of two “Lest We Forget” crosswalks,
funded from the Public Art Reserve (8038);
2. That the Mayor be requested to include funding in the amount of $33,000 in the 2025 Current Budget to enable staff to undertake a public art installation, to be selected pursuant to the Public Art Policy (CUL 130) and
funded from the Public Art Reserve; and,
3. That staff report back to Council no later than the end of Q2 2025 on the most suitable locations, design, and cost to facilitate installation of both crosswalks in time for Remembrance Day 2025.
Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote
12. By-laws
12.3 By-law 8142/24
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Being a By-law to require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreational purposes as a condition of development or redevelopment, or the subdivision of lands.
12.4 By-law 8143/24
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1, 2, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 70, 75, 76, 77, 86 to 97, 103 to 109, 178 to 181 and Blocks 224 to 269, Plan 40M-2761, from the part lot
control provisions of the Planning Act.
12.5 By-law 8144/24
Being a by-law to establish Part Block W-1, Plan M-1058, being Part 3, Plan 40R-
31663 as public highway.
12.6 By-law 8145/24
Being a by-law to establish Block 14, Plan 40M-1443, as public highway.
Resolution #617/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
That By-law Numbers 8142/24 through 8145/24 be approved, save and except Item 12.1, By-law 8140/24 and Item 12.2, By-law 8141/24.
Carried
12.1 By-law 8140/24
Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 6191/03 and 7362/14 to confirm General Municipal Fees.
Resolution #618/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
That Bylaw 8140/24 be approved. Carried
12.2 By-law 8141/24
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 7992/23, a by-law to regulate electric kick scooters in the City of Pickering.
Resolution #619/24
Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt
That By-law 8141/24 be approved.
Carried
13. Regional Councillor Updates
There were no updates from Regional Councillors.
14. Other Business
16.1 Councillor Robinson gave Notice of a Motion regarding the Development Charges interest rates set by the Province.
15. Confirmatory By-law
By-law 8146/24
Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of November 25, 2024.
Carried
16. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Nagy
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Dated this 25th day of November, 2024.
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