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Report Number: BYL 03-25
Date: October 6, 2025
From: Susan Cassel
(Acting) Director, Corporate Services
Subject: Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday Parking Fine Program
File: L-2000
Recommendation:
1.That Report BYL 03-25 regarding Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday Parking
Fine Program be received;
2.That parking tickets issued between Monday, November 24, 2025 through Tuesday,
December 16, 2025 be eligible for the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program;
3.That the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program be implemented from November 24,
2025 through December 16, 2025; and
4.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions
necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the 2025
Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program which the City has operated since 2009. The Toys for
TicketsIFood for Fines program accepts toys or groceries in lieu of payment for parking
tickets. Toy or food donations must be dropped off to City Hall, and a receipt must be
presented to confirm that the value of the donation equals or exceeds the fine. Tickets for
parking in an Accessible Parking Space are not eligible for the program.
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.
Financial Implications: The lost revenue associated with the Toys for Tickets/Food for
Fines program in 2024 was $1,380.00. It is estimated the amount will range from $1,500.00 to
$2,000.00 for 2025.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the 2025 Toys for
Tickets/Food for Fines program which the City has operated since 2009. Since that time, it
has been a tremendous success, supporting families in need and promoting the spirit of the
holiday season. The program has received extensive media coverage at both the national and
local level, as well as through social media.
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Participation from the community is always generous and enthusiastic. In 2024, the Toys For
Tickets/Food for Fines program brought in approximately $1,752.00 in donations, as compared
to the $1,380.00 in lost fine revenue. This year’s program will continue to benefit families in
need by sharing donations with the Durham Regional Police Service Food and Toy Drive, and
the Pickering Fire Services Food and Toy Drive.
Attachment:
None.
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Robert Mackay Jason Litoborski, CPSO
Supervisor, Parking Enforcement Division Head, Municipal Law Enforcement
Services
Susan Cassel
(Acting) Director, Corporate Services
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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