Council

That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.4, be approved.

That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow an additional delegation who registered after the deadline.

That the order of the agenda be changed to hear Item 12.1, Report, FIN 08-25 as the next item of business.

That Report FIN 08-25 regarding the approval of the 2025 Development Charge Background Study and 2025 Community Benefits Charges Strategy be received; That the City of Pickering – Development Charges Background Study, dated April 23, 2025 and its addendum dated June 2, 2025, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. as required under Section 10(1) of the Development Charges Act , 1997, be approved; That Council approve the Residential Development Charges for Development on Seaton Lands with an effective date of July 1, 2025 as shown in Schedule A; That Council approve the Residential Development Charges for Development on Outside of Seaton Lands with an effective date of July 1, 2025 as shown in Schedule B; That Council approve the Non Residential (Commercial, Industrial and Institutional) Development Charges with an effective date of July 1, 2025 as shown in Schedule C; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be directed that residential and non-residential Development Charges be indexed annually on July 1 of each year starting in 2026 by applying the annual change in the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, for the period ending March 31 of each year; That Council approve the Community Benefits Charges Strategy, dated April 23, 2025; That Council determine that no further public meeting is required, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act 1997, as amended; That Council enact the Development Charge By-law as set

That the Report of the Integrity Commissioner, dated June 16, 2025, as contained in Corr. 27-25, 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 23, 2025 and ending on September 21, 2025. 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 0 0 1 0

That Corr. 28-25 from Matt Somerville, Senior Planner, Heritage, City of Pickering, dated June 23, 2025, regarding the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 2024 Year-End Report and 2025 Workplan, be received for information.

That Corr. 29-25 through Corr. 35-25 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

That Report EC 06-25 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on June 9, 2025 be adopted, save and except Item 10.4, Report CS 13-25, Item 10.6, Report CS 15-25, Item 10.10, Report ENG 12-25, and Item 10.12, Report SUS 04-25.

That the quotation submitted by Break Time Vending Services, in response to Request for Quotation No. Q2024-34 for Beverage Vending Machine Services Provider, offering commission of 54% of sales be accepted; That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute a Vending Services Agreement with Break Time Vending Services; and, That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 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

That Report CS 15-25 regarding the City’s electric vehicle charging stations pilot project be received for information. 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

That 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 Street to Montgomery Park Road, and the reconstruction of Montgomery Park Road from Sandy Beach Road to approximately 400m east and south of McKay Road; That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Road Servicing Agreement between the City of Pickering and Ontario Power Generation Inc. in substantially the same form as attached to this report, subject to revisions acceptable to the Director, Engineering Services, the Director, City Infrastructure and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. 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

That Report SUS 04-25, regarding the 2024 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review, be received for information.

That Report PD 04-25 of the Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on June 9, 2025 be adopted

That Report BYL 01-25 regarding the licensing and regulation of short term rentals be received for information. Note: The disposition of this matter was determined through the deferral motion below: Resolution # 770/25 Moved By Councillor Brenner Seconded By Councillor Nagy That Report BYL 01-25 be

That Report CAO 09-25 regarding the City of Pickering’s 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report & 2025 Work Plan be received for information.

That Report CAO 11-25 regarding the 2024 Community Safety & Well-Being Annual Report be received for information.

That Council approve the acceptance of $1,000,000 from Dorsay Developments Corporation in exchange for the naming rights of Pickering’s new community centre, (previously called the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre) to be called Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre; That Council approve the naming rights agreement between the City of Pickering and Dorsay Developments Corporation, set out in Attachment 1, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor and that the agreement be amended to reflect the facility name of Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre; That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the naming rights agreement as amended, between the City of Pickering and Dorsay Developments Corporation; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering Officials be authorized to take necessary actions as indicated in this report.

That Request for Tender No. T2025-8 for the Diana, Princess of Wales Park Pickleball Courts as submitted by Zilli Construction Ltd. in the total tendered amount of $312,963.00 (net HST) or $347,531.50 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $419,180.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $377,485.00 (net HST) be approved; That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $377,485.00 as approved in the 2025 Capital Budget to be funded by a transfer from the Casino Reserve; That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to execute the Form of Agreement with Zilli Construction Ltd. pursuant to Request for Tender No. T2025-8; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

That the proposal submitted by Bird Canada Scooters Inc. in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-6 for the Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program be accepted; That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to execute an agreement with Bird Canada Scooters Inc. pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-6; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

That Report FIN 11-25 regarding the amendment to Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario be received; That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the amended Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Building Faster Fund; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be given authority to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.

That the quotation submitted by Viking Cives Ltd. in response to Request for Quotation No. RFQQ2025-8 for the Supply & Delivery of Three 4-Ton Dump Trucks, in the amount of $1,358,496.00 (net HST) or $1,508,550.00 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $1,508,550.00 (HST included), and that the total net project cost of $1,358,496.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance $905,664.00 from Vehicle Replacement Reserve as approved in the 2025 Capital Budget and the balance $452,832.00 from DC - Other Services Related to a Highway Reserve; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

That the bid submitted by Mianco Group Inc. in response to Request for Tender No. T2025-7 for Autumn Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout, in the amount of $301,450.77 (net HST) or $334,747.81 (HST included), be accepted; That Council approve the hiring of T.Y.Lin International Canada Inc. as a consultant, in the amount of $88,600.00 (HST excluded) to undertake contract administration and construction inspection for the Autumn Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout in accordance with Purchasing Policy 10.03 (c), as the assignment is above $50,000.00; That the total gross project cost of $560,462.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, engineering design, a contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $504,713.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $504,713.00 as approved in the 2024 Capital Budget to be funded by a transfer from the SWM Reserve Fund; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

That the bid submitted by Buildscapes Construction Ltd. in response to Request for Tender No. T2025-10 for Begley Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout, in the amount of $262,537.67 (net HST) or $291,536.52 (HST included), be accepted; That Council approve the hiring of T.Y.Lin International Canada Inc. as a consultant, in the amount of $78,800.00 (HST excluded) to undertake contract administration and construction inspection for the Begley Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout in accordance with Purchasing Policy 10.03 (c), as the assignment is above $50,000.00; That the total gross project cost of $498,603.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, consulting cost, a contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $449,007.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $449,007.00 as approved in the 2024 Capital Budget to be funded by a transfer from the SWM Reserve Fund; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

That Report INF 07-25 regarding Provincial Grant Funding for the Krosno Creek Culvert Replacements Project be received; That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund: Intake 2 on such terms satisfactory to the Director, City Infrastructure and any other necessary documentation, including the necessary by-law to permit the City of Pickering to enter into the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund: Intake 2 Transfer Payment Agreement; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

WHEREAS, the Province’s removal of tolls on Highway 407 east of Brock Road as of June 1, 2025, is a positive step and will benefit many residents of Durham Region; And Whereas, as tolls remain in place on Highway 407 ETR west of Brock Road, many drivers will be entering or exiting Highway 407 at Brock Road in Pickering. This significantly adds to traffic on Brock Road and Whites Road as they navigate through Pickering to reach Highway 407. And Whereas, ideally these drivers should utilize Highway 412 to connect between Highway 407 and Highway 401; And Whereas, Pickering Council requested that the Region of Durham install traffic signals at Palmers Sawmill Road and Brock Road and at Usman Road (south leg) and Brock Road through Resolution # 471/24 at the April 22, 2024 Council Meeting; And Whereas, the Region of Durham has plans to widen Brock Road to four lanes between Taunton Road and Alexander Knox Road, along with improvements to street lighting, signage and signal modifications; And Whereas, the traffic concerns are impacting the flow of traffic and safety in Pickering; Now therefore be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering requests: That the Region of Durham immediately review the change in traffic conditions in Pickering, particularly on Brock Road and Whites Road, due to the removal of tolls on Highway 407 east of Brock Road; That the Province and the Region of Durham explore methods to encourage and incentivize drivers to use Highwa

WHEREAS, on April 17, 2025, the Government of Ontario brought forth Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act , 2025, a broad omnibus legislation that proposes to make various changes to existing planning, consultation, approval, authority, and protection frameworks found in Provincial statutes in relation to major infrastructure, mining and resource development projects; And Whereas, on June 4, 2025, Bill 5 passed its third and final reading in the Ontario legislature, but has not yet come into force; And Whereas, Bill 5 granted broad powers by creating provincial “authority to designate special economic zones”, which allows for the suspension of constitutionally protected rights of Indigenous peoples and the suspension of powers of municipal governments and environmental authorities; And Whereas, Bill 5 provides powers for the Province that First Nations governments in Ontario have stated would be contrary to Treaty agreements with the Crown; And Whereas, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, 1990, fail to address systemic issues in archaeological resource management, such as delayed consultation with Indigenous communities and unilateral provincial control over Indigenous artifacts and cultural heritage. Additionally, the amendments exacerbate already weakened heritage protections brought in Report #2025-CG-7 Page 2 of 10 through Bill 23. Any exemptions under the Ontario Heritage Act could result in negative impacts, including the destruction of Indigenous ar

That By-law Numbers 8187/25 through 8194/25 be approved.

That Mark Lowe be appointed to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

That By-law 8195/25, to confirm the proceedings of the June 23, 2025 Council Meeting be approved.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.4, be approved. Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025

1. That Report FIN 08-25 regarding the approval of the 2025 Development Charge Background Study and 2025 Community Benefits Charges Strategy be received; 2. That the City of Pickering – Development Charges Background Study, dated April 23, 2025 and its addendum dated June 2, 2025, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. as required under Section 10(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be approved; 3. That Council approve the Residential Development Charges for Development on Seaton Lands with an effective date of July 1, 2025 as shown in Schedule A; 4. That Council approve the Residential Development Charges for Development on Outside of Seaton Lands with an effective date of July 1, 2025 as shown in Schedule B; 5. That Council approve the Non Residential (Commercial, Industrial and Institutional) Development Charges with an effective date of July 1, 2025 as shown in Schedule C; 6. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be directed that residential and non- residential Development Charges be indexed annually on July 1 of each year starting in 2026 by applying the annual change in the Statistics Canada Non- Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, for the period ending March 31 of each year; 7. That Council approve the Community Benefits Charges Strategy, dated April 23, 2025; 8. That Council determine that no further public meeting is required, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act 1997, as amended; 9. That Council enact the Devel

That Corr. 29-25 through Corr. 35-25 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 Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025

Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 1. That the quotation submitted by Break Time Vending Services, in response to Request for Quotation No. Q2024-34 for Beverage Vending Machine Services Provider, offering commission of 54% of sales be accepted; 2. That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute a Vending Services Agreement with Break Time Vending Services; and, 3. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 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

That 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 Brenner X Councillor Butt X Councillor Cook X Councillor Nagy X Councillor Pickles X Councillor Robinson X Results 6 1 0 0 0

1. That 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 Street to Montgomery Park Road, and the reconstruction of Montgomery Park Road from Sandy Beach Road to approximately 400m east and south of McKay Road; 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Road Servicing Agreement between the City of Pickering and Ontario Power Generation Inc. in substantially the same form as attached to this report, subject to revisions acceptable to the Director, Engineering Services, the Director, City Infrastructure and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 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. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 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

That Report BYL 01-25 be

Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 That Report CAO 09-25 regarding the City of Pickering’s 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report & 2025 Work Plan be received for information.

1. That the bid submitted by Mianco Group Inc. in response to Request for Tender No. T2025-7 for Autumn Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout, in the amount of $301,450.77 (net HST) or $334,747.81 (HST included), be accepted; 2. That Council approve the hiring of T.Y.Lin International Canada Inc. as a consultant, in the amount of $88,600.00 (HST excluded) to undertake contract administration and construction inspection for the Autumn Stormwater Management Pond Cleanout in accordance with Purchasing Policy 10.03 (c), as the assignment is above $50,000.00; 3. That the total gross project cost of $560,462.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, engineering design, a contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $504,713.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $504,713.00 as approved in the 2024 Capital Budget to be funded by a transfer from the SWM Reserve Fund; and, Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.

WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario passed O. Reg. 530/22 under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, Special Powers and Duties of the Head of Council (the “Strong Mayor Powers” or “SMP”); And Whereas, since 2022, Strong Mayor Powers have been imposed on 216 Municipalities with 2 municipalities receiving such Powers on November 23, 2022, 26 municipalities receiving the Powers on July 1, 2023, 18 receiving them on Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 October 31, 2023, and most recently, the Powers were extended to an additional 170 municipalities on May 1, 2025; And Whereas, Associations such as The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), and The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), have advocated for municipalities and municipal staff as it relates to Strong Mayor Powers; And Whereas, such Advocacy includes but is not limited to opposition to the Powers as they relate to matters that are within the realm of municipal administration and operation, including matters of employment, and the hiring and termination of municipal staff including the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), all of which are having negative impacts on workplace culture. And Whereas, through a research scan of municipalities in 2024, conducted by AMCTO, they found mayors retention, use and implementation of Powers can and have changed the dynamics between staff and decision-making, and that overall the legislation has had negative impacts to municipal staff and the dis

WHEREAS, on April 17, 2025, the Government of Ontario brought forth Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, a broad omnibus legislation that proposes to make various changes to existing planning, consultation, approval, authority, and protection frameworks found in Provincial statutes in relation to major infrastructure, mining and resource development projects; And Whereas, on June 4, 2025, Bill 5 passed its third and final reading in the Ontario legislature, but has not yet come into force; And Whereas, Bill 5 granted broad powers by creating provincial “authority to designate special economic zones”, which allows for the suspension of constitutionally protected rights of Indigenous peoples and the suspension of powers of municipal governments and environmental authorities; And Whereas, Bill 5 provides powers for the Province that First Nations governments in Ontario have stated would be contrary to Treaty agreements with the Crown; And Whereas, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, 1990, fail to address systemic issues in archaeological resource management, such as delayed consultation with Indigenous communities and unilateral provincial control over Indigenous artifacts and cultural heritage. Additionally, the amendments exacerbate already weakened heritage protections brought in Report #2025-CG-7 Page 2 of 10 through Bill 23. Any exemptions under the Ontario Heritage Act could result in negative impacts, including the destruction of Indigenous art