Council Highlights

Council Meeting Highlights: November 27, 2023
Council unanimously passes motion calling for Peace and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Council endorses OPG's request to support the refurbishment of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station units 5 to 8

City strengthens fire protection services with Automatic Aid Agreement

Council approves 2024 Schedule of Community Festivals and Events in Esplanade Par

Council approves consulting services for creation of Highway Access Management Plan for Highway 7

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By City of Pickering - Nov 27, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: October 23, 2023
City prepares to launch its Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday program

The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) to host Black Joy Holiday Market this Winter Season

City Renews DARS program partnership

Council approves Municipal Support Resolution for proposed Battery Energy Storage System site in Pickering

Council awards Fire Services Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment project to successful bidder

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By City of Pickering - Oct 23, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: September 25, 2023
Council approves staff to explore interim Pickleball solution

Council directs staff to consult on a public art piece for Council Chamber

Celebration of Gordon Lightfoot – Steeple Hill

Council approves changes to the policies and regulations for Additional Dwelling Units

Council approves the 2024 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule

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By City of Pickering - Sep 25, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: June 26, 2023
Regular Meeting of Council
Council decides not to implement urban farming pilot project at this time

Council endorses commission of new public art piece for West Shore Community Centre Skate Spot

Council endorses commission of new public art piece for Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park

Council endorses commission of temporary public art for Millennium Square, as part of the Winter Wonderland event

Council approves moving forward with Recreation & Parks Master Plan and Arena Strategy

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By City of Pickering - Jun 26, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: May 23, 2023
Council endorses request to establish a Provincial Short Term Rental System

Council endorses request for Provincial support of community-driven home care services

Council approves amendments to Nuisance By-law

Council receives 2022 Year End Reports & 2023 Work Plans from Advisory Committees

Council passes motion in support of Pride events & Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

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By City of Pickering - May 23, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: April 24, 2023
City of Pickering passes 2023 Current & Capital Budgets

Council receives the 2022 Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review

Council endorses staff comments on the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan

Council approves asphalt resurfacing for various streets

Council approves running track replacement at Beverley Morgan Park and St. Mary Park

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By City of Pickering - Apr 24, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023-Regular Meeting of Council-Council authorizes donations of $10,000 to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and $10,000 to support earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria

Council received memo and end of term recommendations from the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce

Council approves recommended changes to the City’s Waterfront Permit Parking Program

Council endorses a 5-year Corporate Geographic Information System Strategic Plan

Council approves staff to implement Lobbyist Registry

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By City of Pickering - Mar 27, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: From February 27, 2023 and March 8, 2023
The City of Pickering approves sharing casino revenues with the Region of Durham

Council Members presented with a Long Standing Service Certificate

The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) 2022 Year End Report and Proposed 2023 Work Plan was received for information

Council approves Green and Inclusive Community Building Fund Application

Overview provided of financial impacts to the City of Pickering regarding Bill 23 More Homes, Built Faster Act

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By City of Pickering - Feb 27, 2023
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Council Meeting Highlights: January 23, 2023
Council approves $100,000 investment in The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre

Council unanimously approved including the $100,000 investment in the 2023 Budget process

Council against issuing a Minister’s Zoning Order at 3060 Highway 7 at current time

Council supports staff recommendation to not comment on Envision Durham

Council approves budget to purchase new equipment for Pickering Fire Services

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By City of Pickering - Jan 23, 2023
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