Council

That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.6, be approved.

That Corr. 05-26, from Khushbu Patwa, Co-Director, and Vishal Patwa, Co-Director, The Stemisphere Childcare Academy, dated March 4, 2026, regarding Support for CWELCC Funding for a New 150-Space Licensed Child Care Centre at 1635 Bayly Street, Unit G, Pickering, be received for information; That Council Request the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Education to support the $10 a day Canada wide Childcare for 150 spaces at The Stemisphere Childcare Academy; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, and The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP, Pickering-Uxbridge.

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 Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), all Ontario Municipalities, the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, and all Durham District School Board Trustees.

That Corr. 07-26 from Jesse St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services, City of Pickering, dated April 27, 2026, regarding the Cultural Advisory Committee 2025 Year End Report and 2026 Work Plan be received for information.

That Report EC 03-26 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on April 7, 2026 be adopted.

That Report PD 03-26 of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on April 7, 2026 be adopted.

That Report CLK 04-26 regarding Municipal Designation for Special Occasion and Bring-Your-Own-Event Permits Policy be received; That the draft ADM 310, Municipal Designation for Special Occasion and Bring-Your-Own Event Permits Policy, included as Attachment 2 to this report be approved; That Council approve the draft By-law to amend the Municipal Fees and Charges By-law, as set out in Attachment 3 to this report; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.

That Report CS 09-26 regarding a Licence Agreement with the Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners Guild for the Odd Fellows Hall be received; That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Agreement with the Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners Guild as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services and 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.

That the proposal submitted by Colliers Project Leaders Inc. in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-3 for Project Management Support Services of the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library project, in the amount of $965,500.00 (net HST) or $1,091,015.00 (including HST), be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $1,220,965.00 (including HST) and the total net project cost of $1,099,517.00 (net HST rebate) be approved and funded from the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library project budget; That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the Form of Agreement with Colliers Project Leaders Inc., pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-3; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.

That the proposal submitted by Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-1 for Consulting Services for the Pickering Civic Complex Renewal, in the amount of $1,269,456.00 (net HST) or $1,409,675.00 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $1,744,579.00 (HST included), including the amount of the proposal, contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,571,047.00 (net HST) be approved; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $1,571,047.00 to be funded from Property Taxes, Rate Stabilization Reserve, Major Equipment Reserve, Casino Reserve, Capital Works Reserve Fund (Parks Infrastructure Reserve), and Facilities Reserve as approved in the 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025 Capital Budgets; That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the OAA 600 2021 A Contract with the above-mentioned consultant pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-1; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.

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 until November 30, 2026 in the form as attached to this report, subject to revisions as may be acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.

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 & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary to comply with provincial regulations including altering due dates or final tax rates to ensure that the property tax billing process is completed; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.

That the bid submitted by Viola Management Inc. in response to Request for Tender No. T2026-2 for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets, in the amount of $2,764,939.00 (net HST) or $3,070,343.00 (HST included) be accepted; That Council award the material testing and inspection services for Request for Tender No. T2026-2 to GHD Ltd. through RFSQ2023-1 Roster Category of Geotechnical Investigation and Inspection Services in the amount of $92,645.00 (HST included); in accordance with the Purchasing Policy Section 10.03 (c) as the assignment is above $50,000; That the total gross project cost of $3,591,167.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, geotechnical investigation reports, material testing, contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $3,233,957.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $3,233,957.00 as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget as follows: That the sum of $2,217,235.00 be funded from the Roads & Bridges Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget; That the sum of $462,828.00 be funded from the Building Faster Fund (BFF) Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget; That the sum of $553,894.00 be funded from the Canada Community Building (CCBF) Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget; That funding from C10365.2611 Poprad Avenue Asphalt Resurfacing and C10365.2612 Drava Street Asphalt Resurfacing in the amount o

That the quotation submitted by Avion Construction Group Inc. in response to Request for Quotation No. Q2026-4 for the Finch Avenue New Sidewalk Construction, in the amount of $86,283.00 (net HST) or $95,813.00 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $131,469.00 (HST included), including the quotation amount, a construction contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $118,392.00 (net HST) be approved; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the total net project cost of $118,392.00 as follows: That the sum of $75,000.00 as approved in the 2024 Sidewalks Capital Budget be increased to $118,392.00 and be funded from the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Reserve Fund; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.

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; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.

WHEREAS, locally elected School Board Trustees provide essential community representation, oversight, accountability, and advocacy; And Whereas, all communities rely on School Board Trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; And Whereas, the provincial legislated changes introduced on April 13, 2026 for the Putting Student Achievement First Act , 2026, may reduce locally elected School Board Trustees; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering: Affirms its support for maintaining elected School Board Trustees; That the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education be requested to pause on the implementation of the new regulations until such time that the government has committed to and completed a full-scale, transparent, and province-wide consultation on school board governance models in collaboration with a team, taskforce or alternate made up of representatives of teacher unions and school boards; and, That a copy of this Motion be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, the Leaders of the Opposition for the NDP and Liberal Parties, all Durham MPPs, all Durham Region Lower Tier Municipalities, The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, The Association of Municipalities Ontario, the Ontario Catholic School Truste

That By-law Numbers 8246/26 through 8257/26 be approved.

That By-law 8260/26, to confirm the proceedings of the April 27, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.6, be approved. Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026

1. That the proposal submitted by Colliers Project Leaders Inc. in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-3 for Project Management Support Services of the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library project, in the amount of $965,500.00 (net HST) or $1,091,015.00 (including HST), be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $1,220,965.00 (including HST) and the total net project cost of $1,099,517.00 (net HST rebate) be approved and funded from the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library project budget; Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 3. That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the Form of Agreement with Colliers Project Leaders Inc., pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-3; 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.

1. That the proposal submitted by Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-1 for Consulting Services for the Pickering Civic Complex Renewal, in the amount of $1,269,456.00 (net HST) or $1,409,675.00 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $1,744,579.00 (HST included), including the amount of the proposal, contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,571,047.00 (net HST) be approved; 3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $1,571,047.00 to be funded from Property Taxes, Rate Stabilization Reserve, Major Equipment Reserve, Casino Reserve, Capital Works Reserve Fund (Parks Infrastructure Reserve), and Facilities Reserve as approved in the 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025 Capital Budgets; 4. That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the OAA 600 Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 2021 A Contract with the above-mentioned consultant pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2026-1; and, 5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.

1. That Report FIN 04-26 regarding the 2026 tax rates and final tax due dates be received; 2. That the 2026 tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule "A” of the By-law attached hereto; 3. That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing for all taxable and PIL properties Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 be June 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026; 4. That the attached By-law be approved; 5. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary to comply with provincial regulations including altering due dates or final tax rates to ensure that the property tax billing process is completed; and, 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.

1. That the bid submitted by Viola Management Inc. in response to Request for Tender No. T2026-2 for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets, in the amount of $2,764,939.00 (net HST) or $3,070,343.00 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That Council award the material testing and inspection services for Request for Tender No. T2026-2 to GHD Ltd. through RFSQ2023-1 Roster Category of Geotechnical Investigation and Inspection Services in the amount of $92,645.00 (HST included); in accordance with the Purchasing Policy Section 10.03 (c) as the assignment is above $50,000; 3. That the total gross project cost of $3,591,167.00 (HST included), including the tendered amount, geotechnical investigation reports, material testing, contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $3,233,957.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $3,233,957.00 as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget as follows: a. That the sum of $2,217,235.00 be funded from the Roads & Bridges Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget; b. That the sum of $462,828.00 be funded from the Building Faster Fund (BFF) Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget; c. That the sum of $553,894.00 be funded from the Canada Community Building (CCBF) Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget; d. That funding from C10365.2611 Poprad Avenue Asphalt Resurfacing and C10365.2612 Drava Street Asphalt Res

1. That Report PLN 09-26 regarding the City of Pickering Comments on Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, be received; 2. That Council endorse the comments contained in Report PLN 09-26, as the City of Pickering comments on Bill 98 and the identified Environmental Registry of Ontario Postings; and, 3. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit the Council endorsed comments on Bill 98 and the identified Environmental Registry of Ontario Postings to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website by the April 29, 2026 and May 14, 2026, deadlines.

1. That Report CS 13-26 regarding the Municipal Alcohol Policy be received; 2. That Council approve the draft Municipal Alcohol Policy, as set out in Attachment Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 1 to this report; 3. 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; 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.

That By-law Numbers 8246/26 through 8257/26 be approved. Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026

That By-law 8260/26, to confirm the proceedings of the April 27, 2026 Council Meeting be Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 approved.