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Council Highlights

  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • 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
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
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