Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (24 motions)
24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.4, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Corr. 04-26, from Junaid Rafiq, Project Supervisor, Regional Municipality of Durham, dated March 9, 2026, regarding Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) Bus Rapid Transit project from Steeple Hill to Merriton Road in the City of Pickering - Advanced Tree Removal, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Corr. 01-26, from Megha Trivedi, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Prince, dated February 10, 2026, regarding a Call to Action for Justice and Protection of Canada's Children, be received and endorsed; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General, The Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and all municipalities in Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Corr. 02-26, from Tonia Bennett, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, Northumberland County, dated February 24, 2026, regarding Correspondence, 'Call for Reform and Publication of the Ontario Sex Offender Registry', be received and endorsed; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General, The Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and all municipalities in Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Corr. 03-26, from Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services, City of Pickering, dated March 11, 2026, regarding Correspondence from Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Report EC 02-26 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on March 2, 2026 be adopted, save and except Item 10.2, Report CAO 03-26 and Item 10.5, Report CS 06-26.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Report CAO 03-26 regarding the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Update be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That 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; 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
That Report CLK 02-26 regarding the establishment of the 2026 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee be received; That the draft Terms of Reference for the 2026 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee, included as Attachment 1 to this Report, be approved; That, in accordance with the Terms of Reference, the City Clerk be authorized to recruit and bring forward a By-law for the remuneration and appointment of a roster of individuals to serve on the 2026 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee to a future meeting of Council; That at such time as the above referenced By-law is enacted by Council, the 2026 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee is deemed to be established in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act ; 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 Brenner, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That the bid submitted by Triumph Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. in response to Request for Tender No. T2026-1 for the Construction for Dunbarton Indoor Pool Roof Replacement, in the amount of $2,765,836.80 (net HST) or $3,071,340.00 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $3,719,508.00 (HST included), including the amount of the tender, construction contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $3,349,532.00 (net HST) be approved; That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $3,349,532.00 to be funded from Casino Reserve as approved in the 2025 and 2026 Capital Budgets; That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the CCDC-2, 2020 Stipulated Price Contract with the above-mentioned contractor pursuant to Request for Tender No. T2026-1; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Report FIN 02-26, regarding the Statement of the Treasurer respecting Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees for the year 2025, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 11.i. and that the recommendation be renumbered accordingly: A grant to the Claremont Legion, in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars (account 503050.11100) to be used for building upgrades to satisfy current retrofit and Ontario Fire Code requirements.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Report INF-04-26 regarding Hot-in-Place Asphalt Resurfacing Feasibility be received; That staff report back by Q2 2027 with an update on the performance feedback from the Region of Durham pilot project, and the suitability of implementing a Hot-In-Place Asphalt Resurfacing 2028 pilot project in the City of Pickering; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That By-law Numbers 8236/26 through 8237/26 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That By-law 8238/26, to confirm the proceedings of the March 23, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 That Corr. 04-26, from Junaid Rafiq, Project Supervisor, Regional Municipality of Durham, dated March 9, 2026, regarding Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) Bus Rapid Transit project from Steeple Hill to Merriton Road in the City of Pickering - Advanced Tree Removal, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
1. That Report CS 06-26 regarding the Shadybrook Park Court Update be received; 2. That staff be directed to remove the pickleball lines at Shadybrook Park Courts and revert the court back to tennis only; 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 March 23, 2026 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
Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 1. That the bid submitted by Triumph Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. in response to Request for Tender No. T2026-1 for the Construction for Dunbarton Indoor Pool Roof Replacement, in the amount of $2,765,836.80 (net HST) or $3,071,340.00 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $3,719,508.00 (HST included), including the amount of the tender, construction contingency, and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $3,349,532.00 (net HST) be approved; 3. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of $3,349,532.00 to be funded from Casino Reserve as approved in the 2025 and 2026 Capital Budgets; 4. That the Director, Community Services be authorized to execute the CCDC-2, 2020 Stipulated Price Contract with the above-mentioned contractor pursuant to Request for Tender No. T2026-1; 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.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
1. That Council approve an increase to the 2026 Low Income Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Tax Grant amount, from $600 to $620 per household; 2. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized, at his discretion, to draw Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 from the Building Permit Reserve Fund to address any revenue shortfall (Building Permit Fees) to maintain the 2026 balanced budget plan; 3. That Council approve the cancellation of the following, previously approved Capital projects: Project Number: a. C10110.2301 - Electric Vehicle – New; b. C10300.2102 - 1 Ton Truck with Service Body – Replacement; c. C10305.2104 - 4 Ton Dump Truck Roll Off Body with Sea-Can, Dump Body, and Chipper Body Attachments – Replacement; d. C10315.2202 - Road Asphalt Roller – Replacement; e. C10315.2413 - 4 Ton Dump Truck Roll-off Body – New; f. C10315.2511 - Grader Roller (2) – New; g. C10320.2215 - Enclosed Trailer – Replacement (2); h. C10220.2503 - ESCC Structural Repairs; i. C10240.2110 - Print Room Exhaust – Replacement; j. C10320.2334 - Dunmoore Park - Parking Lot Reconstruction & Lighting – Design; k. C10510.2501 - Various Construction Projects Related to Development (funded from Third Party Contributions); l. C10525.1902 - Dyson Rd. Storm Sewer Outfall Design; m. C10575.1904 - B-20c Krosno Creek SWM Facility Construction; n. C10575.2501 - Installation of Oil Grit Separators - Frenchman's Bay Watershed; o. C10700.1809 - FS #2 Renovation - Hopes Cradle; and, p. C10000.2501 - Se
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 11.i. and that the recommendation be renumbered accordingly: i. A grant to the Claremont Legion, in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars (account Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 503050.11100) to be used for building upgrades to satisfy current retrofit and Ontario Fire Code requirements.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
1. That Council approve an increase to the 2026 Low Income Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Tax Grant amount, from $600 to $620 per household; 2. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized, at his discretion, to draw from the Building Permit Reserve Fund to address any revenue shortfall (Building Permit Fees) to maintain the 2026 balanced budget plan; 3. That Council approve the cancellation of the following, previously approved Capital projects: Project Number: a. C10110.2301 - Electric Vehicle – New; b. C10300.2102 - 1 Ton Truck with Service Body – Replacement; c. C10305.2104 - 4 Ton Dump Truck Roll Off Body with Sea-Can, Dump Body, and Chipper Body Attachments – Replacement; d. C10315.2202 - Road Asphalt Roller – Replacement; e. C10315.2413 - 4 Ton Dump Truck Roll-off Body – New; f. C10315.2511 - Grader Roller (2) – New; g. C10320.2215 - Enclosed Trailer – Replacement (2); h. C10220.2503 - ESCC Structural Repairs; i. C10240.2110 - Print Room Exhaust – Replacement; j. C10320.2334 - Dunmoore Park - Parking Lot Reconstruction & Lighting – Design; k. C10510.2501 - Various Construction Projects Related to Development (funded from Third Party Contributions); l. C10525.1902 - Dyson Rd. Storm Sewer Outfall Design; m. C10575.1904 - B-20c Krosno Creek SWM Facility Construction; n. C10575.2501 - Installation of Oil Grit Separators - Frenchman's Bay Watershed; o. C10700.1809 - FS #2 Renovation - Hopes Cradle; and, Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 p. C10000.2501 - Se
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
1. That Report INF-04-26 regarding Hot-in-Place Asphalt Resurfacing Feasibility be Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 received; 2. That staff report back by Q2 2027 with an update on the performance feedback from the Region of Durham pilot project, and the suitability of implementing a Hot-In-Place Asphalt Resurfacing 2028 pilot project in the City of Pickering; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 That By-law 8238/26, to confirm the proceedings of the March 23, 2026 Council Meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Cook