Linda Cook
Regional Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2025-05-05 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026
122substantive motions movedof 55 meetings the minutes record them at
32procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
164substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 55 they were on the record for
38–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Pickering’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (38)
Special Council September 8, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the confidential direction provided to staff in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Director, City Development & CBO, dated September 8, 2026, be…
Executive Committee September 8, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report ENG 18-26 regarding the City Centre Transportation Master Plan Study be received; That the Draft City Centre Transportation Master Plan dated August 2026 be endorsed in principle;
Executive Committee September 8, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report CAO 10-26 regarding the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Update be received for information. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor…
Council June 22, 2026
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat Report PLN 12-26 regarding Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-004P be received; That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-004P, submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., to amend the Region of Durham Official…
Planning and Development Committee June 8, 2026
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat Report PLN 12-26 regarding Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-004P be received; That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-004P, submitted by Seaton TFPM Inc., to amend the Region of Durham Official…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Council May 25, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the City of Pickering Federal Lands - Land Use Review and Economic Analysis Recommendation Report , prepared by SGL Planning and Design Inc., be received;
Special Council May 20, 2026
For · 5–2 · Carried1. That Report PLN 08-26 regarding the recommended Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan be received; 2. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-003P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to add new policies…
Special Council March 30, 2026
For · 4–1 · CarriedThat the confidential direction provided to staff in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, dated March 30, 2026, be approved.
Executive Committee March 2, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report CS 06-26 regarding the Shadybrook Park Court Update be received; That staff be directed to remove the pickleball lines at Shadybrook Park Courts and revert the court back to tennis only;
Special Council March 2, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the confidential direction provided to staff in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO and Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, dated March 2, 2026, be approved.
Planning and Development Committee March 2, 2026
For · 6–1 · Carried1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to add new policies and designations to the Pickering Official Plan Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes March…
Council January 26, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the proposal submitted by SGL Planning & Design Inc. in response to Request for Proposal RFP2025‑24 to undertake the Land Use Review & Economic Analysis of the Pickering Federal Lands, in the amount of $79,114.00…
Council November 24, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report ECD 09-25 regarding an Update on the Municipal Accommodation Tax and Destination Pickering be received; That Organizational By-Law No.1 for Destination Pickering, with an effective date of December 1, 2025…
Council November 24, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the following industry stakeholders be appointed to the Destination Pickering Board of Directors for a term ending on December 1, 2028, or until a successor is appointed: Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025…
Executive Committee November 3, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat Request for Quotation No. Q2025-31 for Advertising at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena and Don Beer Arena submitted by Futuresign Multimedia Displays Inc.
Executive Committee November 3, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat Council approve the General Municipal Fees and Charges 2026 By-law (to amend By-laws 6191/03) and Schedule I, as set out in Attachment 1, and incorporate these into the 2026 Current Budget;
Council October 27, 2025
For · 4–2 · CarriedThat prior to removing the Pickleball lines at Shadybrook Park and reverting the court back to tennis only, staff be directed to engage with the residents surrounding Shadybrook Park, the Amberlea Tennis Club, and…
Council October 27, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat the confidential direction provided to staff at the in-camera session, in relation to the Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO and Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, dated…
Council October 27, 2025
For · 5–1 · Carried1. That the proposal submitted by KPMG LLP, in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-17 to prepare a Corporate Economic Development Strategic Plan, in the amount of $97,465.00 (net HST) or $108,230.27…
Special Council September 22, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat regarding the appeal of Ward Boundary By-law 8196/25, OLT File OLT-25-000677, Council authorizes City staff to retain outside legal counsel and outside experts, as may be required, to present and defend By-law…
Special Council September 9, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat the confidential direction provided to staff be approved. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X Councillor Nagy X Councillor Pickles X…
Executive Committee September 2, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report SUS 05-25 regarding the 2024 Measuring Sustainability Report be received for information. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X…
Executive Committee September 2, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report CLK 04-25 regarding the 2026 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule be received; That the 2026 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule included as Attachment 1 to this report be approved;
Special Council July 15, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the 2025 Ward Boundary Review Re-evaluation Report, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated July 15, 2025, provided as Attachment 1 to Report CLK 03-25, be received;
Special Council July 15, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the total cost of the expropriation as determined by the Expropriations Act (Ontario) and as detailed in the Confidential Memo to Council dated July 15, 2025 be approved;
Council June 23, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the Report of the Integrity Commissioner, dated June 16, 2025, as contained in Corr. 27-25, pertaining to Councillor Robinson be received;
Council June 23, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report CS 15-25 regarding the City’s electric vehicle charging stations pilot project be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor…
Executive Committee June 9, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat the City of Pickering enter into a Road Servicing Agreement with Ontario Power Generation Inc. to facilitate the design, approvals and construction for the rehabilitation of Sandy Beach Road from south of Bayly…
Planning and Development Committee June 9, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat Report PLN 16-25, regarding the Pickering Official Plan Review, be received; That the City of Pickering Growth Management Strategy Final Report, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Council May 26, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the main motions of Corr. 08-25 through Corr. 26-25 be amended by deleting the words "and endorsed" in each motion. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X…
Council May 26, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report CLK 02-25 regarding the approval of voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election be received; That both internet voting and paper ballots, using vote tabulators, be approved as the voting methods for…
Council May 26, 2025
For · 4–3 · LostThat the Council Decision regarding Report CAO 06-25 be reconsidered. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X Councillor Nagy X Councillor Pickles X…
Council May 26, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedThat Council endorse the comments contained in Report PLN 12-25, as the City of Pickering detailed comments on the ERO Postings ERO 025-0461, ERO 025-0462, ERO 025-0463, 25-MMAH003;
Council May 26, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat By-law 8182/25 be approved. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Mayor Ashe X Councillor Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X Councillor Nagy X Councillor Pickles X Councillor Robinson X Results 6 1 0 0 0
Council May 26, 2025
For · 4–3 · CarriedThat, regarding Minor Variance Application MV 12/25 by I. Syed, the City takes no further action with respect to the appeal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal submitted by I.
Executive Committee May 5, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report CLK 02-25 regarding the approval of voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election be received; That both internet voting and paper ballots, using vote tabulators, be approved as the voting methods for…
Executive Committee May 5, 2025
For · 6–1 · Carried1. That Report SUS 02-25, regarding the City of Pickering Community Climate Adaptation Plan 2025 – 2035, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; 2.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)
Special CouncilJuly 23, 2026
Special CouncilJune 17, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeFebruary 2, 2026
Special CouncilFebruary 2, 2026
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 122)
That Report CAO 12-26 regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pickering and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for the development of a Consultation Protocol for the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan area be received; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pickering and Mississaugas of Scugog Island F
Council, September 21, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS , the PROBUS Pickering Millennium Club (PROBUS Millennium) was established in July 2026 as Pickering’s third Probus Club and is part of a global organization of more than 4,000 clubs, including 255 Canadian clubs with over 38,000 members. Since beginning in Canada in 1987, Probus Clubs have provided retired and semi-retired people with opportunities to stay active, keep their minds engaged
Council, September 21, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That By-law 8292/26, to confirm the proceedings of the September 21, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.
Council, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council directs staff as follows: b. To execute a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province that includes a three-year overall reduction of 30% to the City and Seaton Residential Development Charge as of March 30, 2026 and subject to terms satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director, Finance & Treasurer from a financial perspective; i. That the Chief Administrative Of
Special Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Report CS 27-26 regarding the Award of Q2026-26 - Construction of a New Fire Station 5 be received; That the Quotation submitted by Pomerleau Inc. in response to Request for Quotations Q2026-26 for the Construction of a New Fire Station 5, in the amount of $12,719,153.67 (HST included) or $11,453,991.84 (net HST) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $15,101,992.10 (HST included)
Special Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That Report CAO 11-26 regarding the Amended Terms of Reference for the Community Safety & Well-Being Committee be received; That the draft Terms of Reference for the Community Safety & Well-Being Committee, as amended, set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, be approved; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recomm
Executive Committee, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Report CS 22-26 regarding the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre West Garden Public Art be received; That Council endorse that the commission of public art at the west garden of the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre be awarded to Polymetis Projects Inc.; That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net project cost of $112,566.43 to be funded by a transfer from the
Executive Committee, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Report ENG 17-26 regarding parking restrictions on Dillingham Road be received; That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “2” to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to provide for the modification of parking restrictions on
Executive Committee, September 8, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council directs staff as follows: b. To execute a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province that includes a three-year overall reduction of 30% to the City and Seaton Residential Development Charge as of March 30, 2026 and subject to terms satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director, Finance & Treasurer from a financial perspective; i. That the Chief Administrative
Special Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report CS 27-26 regarding the Award of Q2026-26 - Construction of a New Fire Station 5 be received; 2. That the Quotation submitted by Pomerleau Inc. in response to Request for Quotations Q2026-26 for the Construction of a New Fire Station 5, in the amount of $12,719,153.67 (HST included) or $11,453,991.84 (net HST) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of $15,101,992.10 (HST i
Special Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
1. That Report CAO 11-26 regarding the Amended Terms of Reference for the Community Safety & Well-Being Committee be received; 2. That the draft Terms of Reference for the Community Safety & Well-Being Executive Committee Meeting Minutes September 08, 2026 Committee, as amended, set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, be approved; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be
Executive Committee, September 8, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report CS 22-26 regarding the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre West Garden Public Art be received; 2. That Council endorse that the commission of public art at the west garden of the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre be awarded to Polymetis Projects Inc.; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net project cost of $112,566.43 to be funded by a transfer
Executive Committee, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Report of the Integrity Commissioner, dated June 15, 2026, as contained in Corr. 14-26, pertaining to Councillor Robinson be received; and, That in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report recommendations, the salary remuneration paid to Councillor Robinson be suspended for a period of 90 days starting on June 22, 2026 and ending on September 19, 2026.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That Corr. 15-26, from Richard Linley, Vice President, Stakeholder Affairs and Government Relations, Canadian Beverage Association, dated May 26, 2026, regarding Request for Municipal Resolution Supporting an Expanded Deposit Return System (DRS) in Ontario, be received; That The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, be advised that the City of Pickering, at its meeting held on June 22, 2026 ad
Council, June 22, 2026 · Lost
That Report FIN 10-26 regarding the Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report Summary of Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2025, as required by the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act, be received; That the City of Pickering’s Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report be made available to the public on the City’s website; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be author
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Report PLN 17-26 regarding the Implementation of Minutes of Settlement - Reimbursement to CPC II Management Inc., be received; That Council approve the reimbursement to CPC II Management Inc., in the amount of $397,260.44 (HST included) or $357,745.33 (Net HST) to be charged to account 502230.11100 for eligible costs incurred in accordance with the executed Minutes of Settlement, dated Februa
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That By-law Numbers 8273/26 through 8280/26 be approved.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That, in order to support the planning and implementation framework that will guide the creation of the Northeast Pickering community, staff be directed to respond to the appeals of Official Plan Amendment 54, and to retain Loopstra Nixon LLP and other consulting resources as are required to defend the decision of Council in this matter at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 8281/26, to confirm the proceedings of the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. That Corr. 15-26, from Richard Linley, Vice President, Stakeholder Affairs and Government Relations, Canadian Beverage Association, dated May 26, 2026, regarding Request for Municipal Resolution Supporting an Expanded Deposit Return System (DRS) in Ontario, be received; 2. That The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, be advised that the City of Pickering, at its meeting held on June 22, 2
Council, June 22, 2026 · Lost
1. That Report CAO 09-26 regarding the reliability of automatic and accessible doors at City facilities on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received; 2. That Council endorse the Accessibility Advisory Committee’s advice and direct staff to review current practices, identify gaps, and report back on options to improve the reliability, maintenance, and accountability of automatic an
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report FIN 10-26 regarding the Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report Summary of Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2025, as required by the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act, be received; 2. That the City of Pickering’s Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report be made available to the public on the City’s website; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report PLN 17-26 regarding the Implementation of Minutes of Settlement - Reimbursement to CPC II Management Inc., be received; 2. That Council approve the reimbursement to CPC II Management Inc., in the amount of $397,260.44 (HST included) or $357,745.33 (Net HST) to be charged to account 502230.11100 for eligible costs incurred in accordance with the executed Minutes of Settlement, dated
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 8281/26, to confirm the proceedings of the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting be approved. Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2026
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Report PLN 13-26 regarding the Notice of Objection to the Part IV Designation of 681 Pleasant Street be received; That Council decline the objection, and affirm the February 23, 2026, Council Resolution #946/26, to designate 681 Pleasant Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act ; That the By-law included as Attachment 1 to Report PLN 13-26, designating the property at 681
Planning and Development Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby proclaims their support for the administrative restrictions, as contained in Recommendation 1 of the Confidential PowerPoint presentation document presented by the Director, Human Resources and Aird & Berlis LLP, at the June 8th Special Council Meeting, that have been previously implemented under the direction of the City’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); That Recommendatio
Special Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 8271/26, to confirm the proceedings of the June 8, 2026 Special Council Meeting be approved.
Special Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council hereby proclaims their support for the administrative restrictions, as contained in Recommendation 1 of the Confidential PowerPoint presentation document presented by the Director, Human Resources and Aird & Berlis LLP, at the June 8th Special Council Meeting, that have been previously implemented under the direction of the City’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); 2. That Recomme
Special Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report PLN 13-26 regarding the Notice of Objection to the Part IV Designation of 681 Pleasant Street be received; 2. That Council decline the objection, and affirm the February 23, 2026, Council Resolution #946/26, to designate 681 Pleasant Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; 3. That the By-law included as Attachment 1 to Report PLN 13-26, designating the property
Planning and Development Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That Corr. 10-26 from Green Durham Association, regarding Transfer of TRCA Osler Tract to Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park - Support from Pickering, dated May 4, 2026, be received; and, That staff, through the Office of the CAO, be directed to prepare a letter to the TRCA indicating that the Council of the City of Pickering supports the letter from the Green Durham Association requesting that the TR
Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report CAO 06-26 be
Council, May 25, 2026 · Deferred
That By-law 8270/26, to confirm the proceedings of the May 25, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.
Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That By-law Numbers 8262/26 be approved.
Special Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.6, be approved.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
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, 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 Mu
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Report ECD 02-26 regarding the Licence Agreement with Open Studio Art Cafe be received; 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 un
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Report FIN 04-26 regarding the 2026 tax rates and final tax due dates be received; That the 2026 tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule "A” of the By-law attached hereto; That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing for all taxable and PIL properties be June 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026; That the attached By-law be approved; That the Director, Finance
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Report CS 13-26 regarding the Municipal Alcohol Policy be received; That Council approve the draft Municipal Alcohol Policy, as set out in Attachment 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; a
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 8260/26, to confirm the proceedings of the April 27, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.6, be approved. Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
In the record
51meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatRegional Councillor
1,996votes in 2022Local and Regional Councillor
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