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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report SUS 02-25, regarding the City of Pickering Community Climate Adaptation Plan 2025 – 2035, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; That recommendations from the Community Climate Adaptation Plan be considered, along with other municipal priorities, through future annual municipal plans and budget processes; That staff report back to Council on the progress of the Community Climate Adaptation Plan’s implementation at the end of year three, of the ten-year plan; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering 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
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That 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 the 2026 Municipal Election and any by-elections that may occur during the 2026-2030 Term of Council; That the draft By-law included as Attachment 1 to Report CLK 02-25 be approved and enacted; That the City Clerk be directed to proceed with a Request for Proposal for the approved voting methods and associated services, and report back to Council to award the contract to the most appropriate vendor(s); and, That appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to give effect to 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 Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Ashe, Councillor Brenner, Councillor Butt, Councillor Cook, Councillor Nagy, Councillor Pickles · Opposed (1): Councillor Robinson
That Council approve the updated Civic Awards Program Policy CUL 150, as set out in Attachment 1 to this report; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Report CS 05-25 regarding an update on waterfront paddle sport rental service on Frenchman’s Bay be received; That Council approve the inclusion of facilities to accommodate paddle sport rental services in the design of Beachfront Park Revitalization - Phase 2; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary action as indicated in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That staff be directed to investigate the option to sell Green River Community Centre, with Infrastructure Ontario being offered the first right of refusal to purchase for $2.00 as per the original sales agreement (Attachment 1), and then to explore options to sell the facility, and report back to Council with recommendations in Q1, 2026; That staff be directed to investigate options to sell the former Greenwood Library back to the Durham District School Board first; and then to explore options to sell or lease the facility at a market rate and report back to Council with recommendations in Q1, 2026; That staff be directed to renew the management agreement for the Mount Zion Community Centre with the Mount Zion Community Centre Association for a two year term from July 1 2025 to June 30 2026 returning said agreement to Council in Q2, 2025 for endorsement; and to investigate options to reduce the net capital cost of Mount Zion Community Centre by selling the facility, or leasing the facility at a market rate and report back to Council with recommendations in Q1, 2026; That staff be directed to renew the management agreement for the Whitevale Community Centre and the Whitevale Arts and Culture Centre with the Whitevale and District Residents’ Association for a five-year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 returning said agreement to Council in Q2, 2025 for endorsement; That City Heritage staff evaluate the Mount Zion Community Centre (School Section #13 Schoolhouse) and Gre
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried Unanimously
That Report FIR 04-25 regarding the Fire Department Establishing and Regulating By-law be received; That the draft By-law included as Attachment 1 to Report FIR 04-25 be approved and enacted; That By-Law 771/78 be repealed; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take such actions as are necessary to give effect to the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Nagy, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
1. 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. That recommendations from the Community Climate Adaptation Plan be considered, along with other municipal priorities, through future annual municipal plans and budget processes; 3. That staff report back to Council on the progress of the Community Climate Adaptation Plan’s implementation at the end of year three, of the ten-year plan; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes May 05, 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
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Ashe, Councillor Brenner, Councillor Butt, Councillor Cook, Councillor Nagy, Councillor Pickles · Opposed (1): Councillor Robinson
1. That staff be directed to investigate the option to sell Green River Community Centre, with Infrastructure Ontario being offered the first right of refusal to purchase for $2.00 as per the original sales agreement (Attachment 1), and then to explore options to sell the facility, and report back to Council with recommendations in Q1, 2026; 2. That staff be directed to investigate options to sell the former Greenwood Library back to the Durham District School Board first; and then to explore options to sell or lease the facility at a market rate and report back to Council with recommendations in Q1, 2026; 3. That staff be directed to renew the management agreement for the Mount Zion Community Centre with the Mount Zion Community Centre Association for a two year term from July 1 2025 to June 30 2026 returning said agreement to Council in Q2, 2025 for endorsement; and to investigate options to reduce the net capital cost of Mount Zion Community Centre by selling the facility, or leasing the facility at a market rate and report back to Council with recommendations in Q1, 2026; 4. That staff be directed to renew the management agreement for the Whitevale Community Centre and the Whitevale Arts and Culture Centre with the Whitevale and District Residents’ Association for a five-year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 returning said agreement to Council in Q2, 2025 for endorsement; 5. That City Heritage staff evaluate the Mount Zion Community Centre (School Executive Committ
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried Unanimously
1. That Report FIR 04-25 regarding the Fire Department Establishing and Regulating By-law be received; 2. That the draft By-law included as Attachment 1 to Report FIR 04-25 be Executive Committee Meeting Minutes May 05, 2025 approved and enacted; 3. That By-Law 771/78 be repealed; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take such actions as are necessary to give effect to the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Nagy