The Pickering Record

Council

September 29, 2025

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 Robinsonon this item

What was decided (46 motions)

44 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes, Items 6.1 through 6.8 be approved, save and except Item 6.1.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That the Report of the Integrity Commissioner, dated September 22, 2025, as contained in Corr. 37-25, 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 60 days starting on December 21, 2025 and ending on February 18, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Nagy, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried Unanimously
That Corr. 38-25, from Thomas Street, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, dated June 25, 2025, regarding GO Lakeshore East Express Service, be received and endorsed; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Rob Cerjanec, MPP Ajax, John Henry, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, all lower tier Durham Region municipalities, and Michael Lindsay, President & CEO, Metrolinx.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Corr. 39-25, from Alexander Harras, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, dated July 28, 2025, regarding the Indexing of Regional Development Charges and Amendments to By-law #39-2022 (Regional Transit Development Charges By-law) and By-law #42-2023 (Region Wide Development Charges By-law), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That Corr. 40-25, from Donna Delvecchio, Acting City Clerk, Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk, City of St. Catharines, dated July 30, 2025, regarding the Elect Respect Pledge, be received and endorsed; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mayors and Regional Chair of Durham, Durham MPs and MPPs, Durham Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
That Corr. 41-25, from Amanda Banting, Deputy Clerk, Town of Goderich, dated August 1, 2025, regarding the Town of Goderich’s Opposition to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster Act , 2025, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That Corr. 42-25, from the Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing, dated August 12, 2025, regarding Approve Resolution Requesting a Moratorium on Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate in the Nipissing Forest, 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
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Corr. 43-25, from Susan Cassel, (Acting) Director, Corporate Services, City of Pickering, dated September 9, 2025, regarding the 2024 Animal Services Annual Report, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That Corr. 44-25, from Richard Holborn, Director, Engineering Services, City of Pickering, dated September 18, 2025, regarding Pickleball Noise Investigation Post-Installation Report - Shadybrook Park, be received; and, That Council support the key findings contained within the Report.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried Unanimously
That Report EC 07-25 of the Executive Committee Meeting held on September 2, 2025 be adopted, save and except Item 10.4, Report CS 23-25, Item 10.5, Report CS 24-25, Item 10.6, Report ENG 17-25, and Item 10.10, Report PLN 17-25.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Agreement with Amberlea Tennis Club submitted as Attachment 1 to this report, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Lost
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Agreement with Pickering Pickleball Club submitted as Attachment 1 of this report, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action as indicated in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That the proposal submitted by Aquafor Beech Limited, in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-11 for the Frenchman’s Bay Watersheds Stormwater Management Master Plan Update, in the amount of $481,782.72 (net HST) or $534,998.50 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $616,748.00 (HST included), including the fee amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $555,401.00 (net HST) be approved; That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $555,401.00 as follows: The sum of $499,861.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Development Charges – Stormwater Management Reserve Fund as approved in the 2025 Current Budget; The sum of $55,540.00 to be funded from Property Taxes; That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to enter into and execute the Form of Agreement with Aquafor Beech Limited pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-11; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials 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 Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Council authorize City staff to participate in the creation of an Indigenous Engagement Guide for Durham Region area municipalities; That Council agree to financially support the creation of an Indigenous Engagement Guide for Durham Region area municipalities: Based on a funding formula of: Whitby: 31%; Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, and Pickering: 15% each; Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge: 3% each; To an upset limit of $25,000 for Pickering’s portion of the costs; That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a cost sharing agreement among the City of Pickering, and the other area municipalities, a draft of which is included in Attachment 1, subject to any necessary, agreed to, minor refinements; 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 Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Report BYL 01-25 regarding the licensing and regulation of short term rentals be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 2 and the recommendation renumbered accordingly: That staff be directed to monitor, on an ongoing basis, nuisance, noise, parking, zoning, and other complaints received in respect of short-term rental properties, and report back to Council by Q3 2026 with an update regarding the status of short-term rentals and any recommendations related to the implementation of a licensing by-law.
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Report BYL 01-25 regarding the licensing and regulation of short term rentals be received for information; and, That staff be directed to monitor, on an ongoing basis, nuisance, noise, parking, zoning, and other complaints received in respect of short-term rental properties, and report back to Council by Q3 2026 with an update regarding the status of short-term rentals and any recommendations related to the implementation of a licensing by-law.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
That Report CAO 15-25 regarding discussions with Toronto Region and Conservation Authority with respect to Petticoat Creek Conservation Park be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Request for Quotation No. Q2025-23 for Operation of the Don Beer Arena Concession submitted by Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. in the amount of $81,036.00 (net HST) or $91,570.68 (HST included) be accepted; That Request for Quotation No. Q2025-24 for Operation of Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Concession submitted by Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. in the amount of $51,728.00 (net HST) or $58,452.64 (HST included) be accepted; That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Don Beer Arena Concession Licence Agreement set out in Attachment 1 to which Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. be permitted to operate the Don Beer Arena Concession for a one year term beginning October 3, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services, and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Concession Licence Agreement set out in Attachment 2 to which Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. will be permitted to operate the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Concession for a one year term beginning October 3, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services, and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Report CS 28-25 regarding Operations Centre Overhead Doors Emergency Repairs be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Council approve a Municipal Support Resolution, as required by the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO), for the rooftop solar panel project proposed by Dream Industrial at 1725 McPherson Court (Property Identification Number: 263290027); That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Prescribed Form of Municipal Support Resolution (Attachment 1) on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and that a copy of the signed Prescribed Form of Municipal Support Resolution be forwarded to Dream Industrial; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in the report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13 for the design and construction of a community sized skateboard park as submitted by Radius Skateparks Inc. in the amount of $849,696.00 (net HST) or $943,550.00 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $1,064,460.00 (HST included), including the proposal amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $958,579.00 (net HST) be approved; That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost $958,579.00 for the Skateboard Park Design & Build as follows: The sum of $460,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2134 as approved in the 2021 and 2022 Parks Capital Budget be increased to $479,290.00 and be funded by a transfer of funds from the Development Charges City Share Reserve; The sum of $460,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2134 as approved in the 2021 and 2022 Parks Capital Budget be increased to $479,289.00 and be funded by a transfer of funds from the Development Charges Parks & Recreation Reserve Fund; That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to execute the Form of Agreement with Radius Skateparks Inc. pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13; That Council authorize the demolition and removal of the existing skateboard park in Diana, Princess of Wales Park and restoration of the site as required by Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI) upon completion of the new skateboard park; That the Mayor
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That Request for Tender No. T2025-12 for the Playground Reconstruction and Equipment Replacement 2025 as submitted by Gray’s Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. in the amount of $1,372,982.86 (net HST) or $1,524,637.02 (HST included) be accepted; That the total gross project cost of $1,723,431.00 (HST included), including the proposal amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,552,003.00 (net HST) be approved; That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost $1,552,003.00 as follows: The sum of $99,058.00 available budget in capital project C10572.2509 (Lynn Heights Park playground) as approved in the 2025 Parks Capital Budget be funded by a transfer of funds from the Parks Infrastructure Replacement Reserve and the balance of the costs in the amount of $95,689.00 be funded from the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) grant; The sum of $88,144.00 available budget in capital project C10572.2510 (Bonita Park playground) as approved in the 2025 Parks Capital Budget be funded by a transfer of funds from the Parks Infrastructure Replacement Reserve and the balance of the costs in the amount of $85,146.00 be funded from the CSRIF grant; The sum of $71,873.00 available budget in capital project C10572.2508 (Bayshore Tot Lot playground) as approved in the 2025 Parks Capital Budget be funded by a transfer of funds from the Parks Infrastructure Replacement Reserve and the balanc
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “1”, Schedule “6”, Schedule “7”, Schedule “9” and Schedule “14” to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping and parking restrictions on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to provide for traffic controls on Burkholder Drive in the vicinity of Josiah Henson Public School; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendation in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Report FIR 06-25, regarding the 9-1-1 System Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Pickering and the Regional Municipality of Durham, be received; That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the 9-1-1 System Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham and the City of Pickering, as set out in Attachment 1 of this report, subject to such minor revisions as may be required by the Fire Chief and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That Report INF 11-25 regarding the emergency replacement of the Hoover Bridge be received for information; That Council approve the additional transfer from the Roads & Bridges Reserve Fund in the amount of $466,895.00 for this emergency replacement; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendation in this report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Report PLN 19-25 regarding PTC Ownership Inc. (CentreCourt) – Request for Development Charges Deferral and Phased Site Plan Approval be received; That, pursuant to By-law 8190/25, as amended, Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a DC Deferral Agreement, subject to any necessary, agreed to, minor refinements as determined by the Director, Finance & Treasurer, the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, and the Chief Administrative Officer; That Council elects to accommodate PTC Ownership Inc.’s request for Phased Site Plan approval, and directs the Director, City Development & CBO, as follows: to issue Site Plan Approval for Site Plan Application (S 10/23), with Phase 1 (Towers 1 & 2) to be issued upon execution of a Site Plan Agreement, and Phase 2 (Towers 3 & 4) to be issued at a later date, subject to execution of a Site Plan Agreement; if Phase 2 is not advanced in a timely manner, Council authorize the Director, City Development & CBO, to issue conditional Site Plan Approval for the Phase 2 lands; and, That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations of 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 Pickles
Carried
WHEREAS, democracy is strengthened when all individuals can participate fully, safely, and without discrimination, contributing to the well-being of their communities; And Whereas, democratic discourse and respectful debate are under pressure across all levels of government, including municipal councils in Ontario; And Whereas, elected officials are increasingly facing harassment, threats, intimidation, and unsafe work environments, which undermine personal safety, deter civic participation, and erode public confidence in democratic institutions; And Whereas, social media platforms, while enabling legitimate discourse, have also amplified abusive, discriminatory, or threatening behaviour, disproportionately affecting women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ persons, and persons with disabilities, discouraging many from seeking or remaining in public office; And Whereas , freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy and must be safeguarded, even as we combat unlawful harassment, violence, and hate; And Whereas, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified troubling trends in declining voter turnout and a reduction in candidate participation at the municipal level; And Whereas, grassroots and national initiatives such as Halton Elected Representatives (H.E.R.) campaign and the Parliamentary Civility Pledge led by the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians, demonstrate a growing commitment to fostering res
Moved by Councillor Nagy, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried Unanimously
That By-law Numbers 8205/25 through 8207/25 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
That Brigitte Sopher be appointed to the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
That the Director, City Infrastructure, be directed to report back to Council, at its October 27, 2025 Meeting, regarding: Providing winter control on six additional park pathways in the City of Pickering, ideally 2 per ward including Lynn Heights Park; and, That the report include the current level of service for winter control on pathways across the City, recommendations for improvements to meet minimum standards for winter control if not currently met, and any potential budgetary impacts that may need to be considered to increase the service level to include additional pathways.
Moved by Councillor Nagy, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried Unanimously
That By-law 8208/25, to confirm the proceedings of the Sep 29, 2025 Council Meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
1. That Corr. 38-25, from Thomas Street, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, dated June 25, 2025, regarding GO Lakeshore East Express Service, be received and endorsed; and, 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Rob Cerjanec, MPP Ajax, John Henry, Regional Chair, Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 Regional Municipality of Durham, all lower tier Durham Region municipalities, and Michael Lindsay, President & CEO, Metrolinx.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
1. That Corr. 40-25, from Donna Delvecchio, Acting City Clerk, Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk, City of St. Catharines, dated July 30, 2025, regarding the Elect Respect Pledge, be received and endorsed; and, 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mayors and Regional Chair of Durham, Durham MPs and MPPs, Durham Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 Canadian Mounted Police.
Moved by Councillor Cook, seconded by Councillor Nagy
Carried
That Corr. 42-25, from the Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing, dated August 12, 2025, regarding Approve Resolution Requesting a Moratorium on Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate in the Nipissing Forest, be received for information. Voters Yes No Abstain Conflict Absent Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 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
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Agreement with Amberlea Tennis Club submitted as Attachment 1 to Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 this report, subject to minor revisions as may be required by the Director, Community Services and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Lost
1. That the proposal submitted by Aquafor Beech Limited, in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-11 for the Frenchman’s Bay Watersheds Stormwater Management Master Plan Update, in the amount of $481,782.72 (net HST) or $534,998.50 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $616,748.00 (HST included), including the fee amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $555,401.00 (net HST) be approved; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $555,401.00 as follows: a. The sum of $499,861.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Development Charges – Stormwater Management Reserve Fund as approved in the 2025 Current Budget; b. The sum of $55,540.00 to be funded from Property Taxes; 4. That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to enter into and execute the Form of Agreement with Aquafor Beech Limited pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-11; and, 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials 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 Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 Councillor Robinson X Results 6 1 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
1. That Council authorize City staff to participate in the creation of an Indigenous Engagement Guide for Durham Region area municipalities; 2. That Council agree to financially support the creation of an Indigenous Engagement Guide for Durham Region area municipalities: a. Based on a funding formula of: i. Whitby: 31%; ii. Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, and Pickering: 15% each; iii. Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge: 3% each; Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 b. To an upset limit of $25,000 for Pickering’s portion of the costs; 3. That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a cost sharing agreement among the City of Pickering, and the other area municipalities, a draft of which is included in Attachment 1, subject to any necessary, agreed to, minor refinements; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried
1. That Request for Quotation No. Q2025-23 for Operation of the Don Beer Arena Concession submitted by Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. in the amount of $81,036.00 (net HST) or $91,570.68 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That Request for Quotation No. Q2025-24 for Operation of Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Concession submitted by Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. in the amount of $51,728.00 (net HST) or $58,452.64 (HST included) be accepted; 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Don Beer Arena Concession Licence Agreement set out in Attachment 1 to which Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. be permitted to operate the Don Beer Arena Concession for a one year term beginning October 3, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services, and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Concession Licence Agreement set out in Attachment 2 to which Cashew and Clive Catering Inc. will be permitted to operate the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Arena Concession for a one year term beginning October 3, 2025 and ending April Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 30, 2026, subject to minor revisions acceptable to the Director, Community Services, and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 5. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to ta
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
1. That Council approve a Municipal Support Resolution, as required by the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO), for the rooftop solar panel project proposed by Dream Industrial at 1725 McPherson Court (Property Identification Number: 263290027); 2. That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Prescribed Form of Municipal Support Resolution (Attachment 1) on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and that a copy of the signed Prescribed Form of Municipal Support Resolution be forwarded to Dream Industrial; and, Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in the report.
Moved by Councillor Pickles, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
1. That Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13 for the design and construction of a community sized skateboard park as submitted by Radius Skateparks Inc. in the amount of $849,696.00 (net HST) or $943,550.00 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $1,064,460.00 (HST included), including the proposal amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $958,579.00 (net HST) be approved; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 net project cost $958,579.00 for the Skateboard Park Design & Build as follows: a. The sum of $460,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2134 as approved in the 2021 and 2022 Parks Capital Budget be increased to $479,290.00 and be funded by a transfer of funds from the Development Charges City Share Reserve; b. The sum of $460,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2134 as approved in the 2021 and 2022 Parks Capital Budget be increased to $479,289.00 and be funded by a transfer of funds from the Development Charges Parks & Recreation Reserve Fund; 4. That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to execute the Form of Agreement with Radius Skateparks Inc. pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13; 5. That Council authorize the demolition and removal of the existing skateboard park in Diana, Princess of Wales Park and restoration of the site as required by Hydro One Networks Inc. (
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
1. That Request for Tender No. T2025-12 for the Playground Reconstruction and Equipment Replacement 2025 as submitted by Gray’s Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. in the amount of $1,372,982.86 (net HST) or $1,524,637.02 (HST included) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $1,723,431.00 (HST included), including the proposal amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $1,552,003.00 (net HST) be approved; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost $1,552,003.00 as follows: a. The sum of $99,058.00 available budget in capital project C10572.2509 (Lynn Heights Park playground) as approved in the 2025 Parks Capital Budget be funded by a transfer of funds from the Parks Infrastructure Replacement Reserve and the balance of the costs in the amount of $95,689.00 be funded from the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) grant; b. The sum of $88,144.00 available budget in capital project C10572.2510 (Bonita Park playground) as approved in the 2025 Parks Capital Budget be funded by a transfer of funds from the Parks Infrastructure Replacement Reserve and the balance of the costs in the amount of $85,146.00 be funded from the CSRIF grant; c. The sum of $71,873.00 available budget in capital project C10572.2508 (Bayshore Tot Lot playground) as approved in the 2025 Parks Capital Budget be funded by a transfer of funds from the Parks Infrastructure Replacement Rese
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Cook
Carried
1. That Report FIR 06-25, regarding the 9-1-1 System Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Pickering and the Regional Municipality of Durham, be received; 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the 9-1-1 System Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham and the City of Pickering, as set out in Attachment 1 of this report, subject to such minor revisions as may be required by the Fire Chief and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement the recommendations in this report. Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
1. That Report PLN 19-25 regarding PTC Ownership Inc. (CentreCourt) – Request for Development Charges Deferral and Phased Site Plan Approval be received; 2. That, pursuant to By-law 8190/25, as amended, Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a DC Deferral Agreement, subject to any necessary, agreed to, minor refinements as determined by the Director, Finance & Treasurer, the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, and the Chief Administrative Officer; 3. That Council elects to accommodate PTC Ownership Inc.’s request for Phased Site Plan approval, and directs the Director, City Development & CBO, as follows: a. to issue Site Plan Approval for Site Plan Application (S 10/23), with Phase 1 (Towers 1 & 2) to be issued upon execution of a Site Plan Agreement, and Phase 2 (Towers 3 & 4) to be issued at a later date, subject to execution of a Site Plan Agreement; b. if Phase 2 is not advanced in a timely manner, Council authorize the Director, City Development & CBO, to issue conditional Site Plan Approval for the Phase 2 lands; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations of 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 Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025
Moved by Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Pickles
Carried
That the Director, City Infrastructure, be directed to report back to Council, at its October 27, 2025 Meeting, regarding: 1. Providing winter control on six additional park pathways in the City of Pickering, ideally 2 per ward including Lynn Heights Park; and, 2. That the report include the current level of service for winter control on pathways across the City, recommendations for improvements to meet minimum standards for winter control if not currently met, and any potential budgetary impacts that may need to be considered to increase the service level to include additional pathways.
Moved by Councillor Nagy, seconded by Councillor Brenner
Carried Unanimously

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