The Pickering Record

Council

May 25, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): K. Ashe, Maurice Brenner, Shaheen Butt, Linda Cook, Mara Nagy, David Pickles, Lisa Robinson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Cookon this item

What was decided (24 motions)

23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.2, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Corr. 08-26, from Matt Somerville, Senior Planner, Heritage, City of Pickering, dated May 25, 2026, regarding the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 2025 Year-End Report and 2026 Workplan, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Corr. 09-26, from Arnold Mostert, Manager, Landscape & Parks Development, City of Pickering, dated May 25, 2026, regarding the Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee 2025 Year End Report and 2026 Proposed Work Plan, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
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 TRCA transfer its ownership of the lands known as the ‘Osler Tract’ in Pickering to the Province of Ontario for inclusion in the Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park.
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That Corr. 11-26 from John Meloche, Co-Founder & President, Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association, regarding a Request for Permission to Install a Permanent Memorial Plaque in Honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park, dated May 14, 2026, be received; That staff, through the Office of the CAO, be directed to undertake an evaluation of installing a commemorative plaque or otherwise, recognizing Steve Sattz at the Lynn Heights Park; and, That staff report back to Council with their recommendations no later than the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Corr. 12-26, from Timothy Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Pickering, dated May 25, 2026, regarding the Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2025 Year End Report and 2026 Proposed Work Plan, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Corr. 13-26, from Elaine Knox, Community Safety & Well-Being Advisor, City of Pickering, dated May 25, 2026, regarding the Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee 2025 Year End Report and 2026 Proposed Work Plan, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Report EC 04-26 of the Executive Committee held on May 4, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Report CAO 06-26 be
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Deferred
That the City of Pickering Federal Lands - Land Use Review and Economic Analysis Recommendation Report , prepared by SGL Planning and Design Inc., be received; That Council endorse the City of Pickering Federal Lands - Land Use Review and Economic Analysis Recommendation Report, set out in Attachment 1, as City of Pickering comments on the future use of the Pickering Federal Lands; That Council authorize staff to submit Council endorsed comments, as set out in Attachment 1, to the Federal Government in response to their public consultation ; That the City Clerk forward Report ECD 03-26 to Member of Parliament Pickering-Brooklin, Region of Durham Chair , Region of Durham’s Community Growth and Economic Development Department, and Regional Clerk as correspondence; 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
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Ashe, Councillor Brenner, Councillor Butt, Councillor Cook, Councillor Nagy, Councillor Pickles · Opposed (1): Councillor Robinson
That Report FIN 05-26 regarding the Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Report FIN 06-26 regarding the Financial Housekeeping Report #2 be received; That Council approve the draft Purchasing Policy (PUR 010), as amended, set out in Attachment 1; That Council approve the draft Municipal Alcohol Policy (ADM 320), as amended, set out in Attachment 3, and an effective date of June 30, 2026; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Report FIN 07-26 regarding the 2025 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund be received; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Report LEG 05-26 regarding Carousel Green, the stopping-up and closing of a portion of William Jackson Drive, the City acquisition of lands from the Region of Durham and the City Disposal of lands to the Region of Durham be received; That Council authorize the acquisition of lands from the Region of Durham for nominal consideration, for park purposes, being Parts 1 to 7, Plan 40R-33048 and Parts 29 to 33, Plan 40R-33051, subject to required easements in favour of Elexicon Energy, Enbridge Gas, Region of Durham and Bell Canada; That the By-law included as Attachment 3 be enacted to authorize the stopping-up and closing of Parts 1 to 27, Plan 40R-33051; That Council declare Part 1, 40R-33051 surplus to the needs of the City for the purposes of transfer by the City to the Region of Durham; That Council authorize the transfer of Part 1, Plan 40R-33051 for nominal consideration to the Region of Durham, to form a part of Brock Road; That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be authorized to execute on the City’s behalf any documents, instruments, transfers, easements and agreements as may be necessary to complete these transactions; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to allow the introduction of a motion pertaining to a grant in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 Centennial and D-Day Event due to its urgent nature.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
WHEREAS this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, an organization that has served veterans, military members, and their families since 1926; And Whereas, in our community, the RCL Branch 606 has long stood as a place of remembrance, support, and connection for those who have served Canada; And Whereas, on June 6, 2026, RCL Branch 606 will host a special commemorative event to mark this centennial while also honouring the anniversary of D-Day, the historic day on June 6. 1944 when Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy; And Whereas, this pivotal moment helped turn the tide of the Second World War and remains a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice made in the fight for freedom; And Whereas, on Saturday June 6' RCL Branch 606 will begin the day with a 11:00 am Ceremony at City Cenotaph, followed with Anniversary celebrations at the RCL Branch 606 on Bayly beginning at 1:00 pm; And Whereas, the event will include activities for all ages, entertainment, information booths and food in a manner that is meaningful and accessible to everyone; And Whereas, RCL Branch 606 is reaching out to local businesses and all potential donors for financial support to cover the costs of this once in a lifetime event; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering, notwithstanding FIN 040 - Community Grant Policy, provide a grant to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606,
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried Unanimously
That By-law Numbers 8264/26 through 8269/26 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That By-law 8270/26, to confirm the proceedings of the May 25, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
Files: OPA 23
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
Files: OPA 23
Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 2026 1. That Corr. 11-26 from John Meloche, Co-Founder & President, Lynn Heights Neighbourhood Association, regarding a Request for Permission to Install a Permanent Memorial Plaque in Honour of Steve Sattz at Lynn Heights Park, dated May 14, 2026, be received; 2. That staff, through the Office of the CAO, be directed to undertake an evaluation of installing a commemorative plaque or otherwise, recognizing Steve Sattz at the Lynn Heights Park; and, 3. That staff report back to Council with their recommendations no later than the June 22, 2026 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Corr. 13-26, from Elaine Knox, Community Safety & Well-Being Advisor, City of Pickering, dated May 25, 2026, regarding the Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee 2025 Year End Report and 2026 Proposed Work Plan, be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
1. That Report FIN 07-26 regarding the 2025 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund be received; and, 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 2026 actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
1. That Report LEG 05-26 regarding Carousel Green, the stopping-up and closing of a portion of William Jackson Drive, the City acquisition of lands from the Region of Durham and the City Disposal of lands to the Region of Durham be received; 2. That Council authorize the acquisition of lands from the Region of Durham for nominal consideration, for park purposes, being Parts 1 to 7, Plan 40R-33048 and Parts 29 to 33, Plan 40R-33051, subject to required easements in favour of Elexicon Energy, Enbridge Gas, Region of Durham and Bell Canada; 3. That the By-law included as Attachment 3 be enacted to authorize the stopping- up and closing of Parts 1 to 27, Plan 40R-33051; 4. That Council declare Part 1, 40R-33051 surplus to the needs of the City for the purposes of transfer by the City to the Region of Durham; 5. That Council authorize the transfer of Part 1, Plan 40R-33051 for nominal consideration to the Region of Durham, to form a part of Brock Road; 6. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be authorized to execute on the City’s behalf any documents, instruments, transfers, easements and agreements as may be necessary to complete these transactions; and, 7. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 2026 That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried

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