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Council Highlights

As part of our commitment to open, transparent, and accessible municipal government, we continue to post online recaps of the decisions made at our Council Meetings to help residents better understand municipal affairs and directions set by Council.

  • Council Meeting Highlights: October 28, 2024
    • Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday Program returns
    • City renews partnership with DARS to support community members in need
    • Staff to work with partners on opportunities for schools in Pickering’s growing City Centre
    • Staff to work with partners on opportunities for schools in Pickering’s growing City Centre
    • City approves security camera investments at City Facilities and Parks
    • and more [select the date above to view all]

     
  • Council Meeting Highlights: September 23, 2024
    • Council approves City’s Recreation & Parks – Ten Year Plan
    • City retains MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. for new Pickering City Centre Park
    • Council approves additional funds to replace flooring of indoor tennis courts
    • Council authorizes staff to pursue grant funding for City projects
    • Naming Public Amenities after former Mayors
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: June 24, 2024
    • Mayor Ashe and Fire Chief Boyd recognize Fire Services Training Officer, Jesse Beaudrow, for receiving the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery
    • Staff provide project update on Pickering Heritage & Community Centre
    • Council receives final draft Recreation & Parks - Ten Year Plan (the “Plan”) for information and endorses Arena Strategy
    • Pickering Council awards the design and associated costs required for the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library to renowned design and architecture firm, Perkins & Will Canada Inc.
    • Council approves a shared e-Scooter Pilot Program
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: May 27, 2024
    • Special Council Meeting-5 pm City begins work on Official Plan Review
    • Council Meeting-7 pm Accessibility Advisory Committee presents 2023 Year-End Report and 2024 Workplan 
    • Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee presents 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Workplan 
    • Ontario Human Rights Commission 
    • Staff provide one-year update on Lobbyist Registry 
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: April 22, 2024
    • Integrity Commissioner delivers annual report to the City of Pickering 
    • Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee presents 2023 accomplishments and 2024 Workplan 
    • Council approves amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 providing more flexibility for driveway parking 
    • Council approves new Ratepayer Association Policy 
    • Council approves asphalt resurfacing on various City streets 
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: March 25/April 2, 2024
    • March 25, 2024 Council Meeting 7pm
    • April 2, 2024 Special Council Meeting-3pm 
    • Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) presents 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Work Plan
    • Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee (CSWBAC) presents 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Work Plan
    • Council approves all-way stop for intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: February 26, 2024
    • Council receives and endorses Town of Whitby’s request for Province to temporarily remove tolls on Highway 407 in Durham Region
    • Council endorses Digital Readiness Assessment and Strategy
    • Council approves all-way stop for intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive
    • City reports updated financial assessment related to Bill 23
    • City of Pickering advocates for the reinstatement of transit services in Pickering 
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: January 22, 2024
    • Pickering Rotary Club to bring Pickering Ribfest to Esplanade Park in 2024
    • Council approves new modernized Tree Protection By-law
    • Council awards $60,000 contract for Urban Design Review Services to successful bidder
    • Council endorses City’s new Facilities Renewal Study
    • Council supports motion to install a Remembrance Day Poppy Sidewalk Marker
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: December 11, 2023
    • Council endorses City’s first Corporate Strategic Plan
    • Council receives AMO’s correspondence regarding Social and Economic Prosperity Review
    • Council to introduce motion requesting amendments to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act
    • Council approves 2024 User Fees, effective January 1, 2024
    • Council approves $8,753.52 grant for St. Paul’s On-The-Hill Food Bank
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
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