Pickerington

Committee of Adjustment

Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from OPG Pickering Nuclear on the refurbishment project. Updates will be given on the waterfront tree canopy study, shoreline improvements from West Shore Boulevard to Marksbury Road, and Beachfront Park Revitalization Phase 2. The April 15, 2026 meeting minutes will be approved.

• Delegation: David Rogers, OPG Pickering Nuclear, on plant refurbishment
• Waterfront Tree Canopy Study presented by Adam McGean
• Shoreline Improvements project update (West Shore Blvd to Marksbury Rd)
• Beachfront Park Revitalization Phase 2 update
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes

The Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee reviewed presentations on the OPG Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment Project, a waterfront tree canopy study, shoreline stabilization, and Beachfront Park Phase 2. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling of any project were made; all items were received for information only.

• Approved June 29, 2026 agenda (carried)
• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Received OPG Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment presentation for information
• Received Waterfront Tree Canopy Study presentation for information
• Received Shoreline Improvements update for information
• Received Beachfront Park Revitalization Phase 2 update for information
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee

The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee will review a memorandum proposing an amendment to the designating by-laws for the Altona Meeting House at 5475 Sideline 30. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and handle other routine business.

• Amendment to the Designating By-laws for the Altona Meeting House, 5475 Sideline 30

In Camera Council Session

The Pickering City Council is meeting in a closed (in camera) session to discuss legal matters and receive advice regarding appeals of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 54). The discussion is authorized under the Municipal Act for litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiations.

• Confidential discussion of appeals related to Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan (OPA 25-003P)
• Legal advice from solicitors Loopstra Nixon LLP
• Matters covered under litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiation strategy provisions

Council

Council will consider a report from the Integrity Commissioner regarding Councillor Robinson and vote on a significant Official Plan Amendment for the Seaton community. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and new traffic regulations.

• Integrity Commissioner's report on Councillor Robinson regarding staff corruption and residential school statements
• Official Plan Amendment OPA 25-004P for Seaton TFPM Inc. near Brock Road and Highway 407
• $396,630 contract for Fire Station #2 asphalt resurfacing awarded to D. Crupi & Sons Limited
• New parking and stopping restrictions on Azalea Avenue, Canso Drive, Earl Grey Avenue, and Twyn Rivers Drive
• Five-year license agreement for the Pickering Islamic Centre to use 10 overflow parking spaces at Brock Ridge Community Park

Special Council

The City is considering an application to a federal-provincial partnership program to reduce development charges. If approved, the city would seek funding for several capital projects and implement a three-year freeze on residential development charge rates.

• $29.4 million Development Charge Reduction Program application
• Seaton Fire Station #3 project
• William Jackson Road & Culvert project
• Audley Road & Culvert project
• Proposed 30% residential development charge reduction for three years

Council approved Resolution #1025/26 to apply for the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program, seeking $29.4 million in funding for capital projects. The decision includes a 30% reduction in residential development charges for three years, a freeze on current rates at March 2026 levels, and inclusion of Seaton Fire Station #3 and two road projects.

• Approved $29.4M Development Charge Reduction Program application (5-1)
• Approved 30% residential DC reduction for 3 years, conditional on federal/provincial funding
• Froze residential DC rates at March 30, 2026, for 3 years
• Included Seaton Fire Station #3, William Jackson Rd & Culvert, Audley Rd & Culvert in application
• Authorized CAO and Finance Director to negotiate program changes and final agreement
• Passed confirmatory by-law 8272/26

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee heard presentations and updates on several projects including Pickering City Centre Park, Bonita Park, facilities lighting, the George Ashe Library BRT station, and the Seaton Recreation Complex. No formal decisions or votes were taken on any substantive matters; the only approvals were routine procedural items (agenda, minutes, adjournment).

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved May 20, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 pm (carried)

Cultural Advisory Committee

The committee endorsed awarding the public art commission for the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre West Garden to artists Polymetis. It also endorsed the top five artist shortlist for the Community Banner Series.

• Endorsed Polymetis for West Garden public art commission (Carried)
• Endorsed the top 5 artist shortlist for the Community Banner Series (Carried)
• Approved June 16, 2026 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes with attendance correction (Carried)

Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act

The City held a statutory public meeting for an application to rezone and amend the official plan for a 21-unit townhouse condominium at 666-682 Liverpool Road. No decisions were made; staff will prepare a recommendation report for future committee consideration.

Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, but made no substantive policy or funding decisions. Presentations covered City Centre Park design, homelessness subcommittee initiatives, training opportunities, and Durham Region's CSWB Plan.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The committee refused a request to permit zero parking spaces for an additional dwelling unit at 1093 Zircon Manor, ruling the variance not minor. Several minor variances were approved, including for a new fire hall on Bayly Street, a setback at Kingston Road mall, and parking space dimensions at 1695 Dersan Street. A land division application was tabled pending resolution of ownership issues. Another minor variance for an addition at 1874 Fairport Road was refused due to privacy and zoning concerns.

• Tabled land division LD 14/26 (unanimous)
• Approved fire hall variances MV 09/26 (unanimous)
• Refused ADU zero-parking variance MV 28/26 (unanimous)
• Approved mall setback variance MV 32/26 (unanimous)
• Approved parking space dimension variance MV 34/26 (unanimous)
• Refused addition variances MV 35/26 (carried)

Special Council

Council voted 6-1 to approve administrative restrictions and recommendations from a confidential harassment investigation report. The restrictions had been previously implemented under the CAO's direction. Councillor Robinson, who voted against, expressed concerns about the process and lack of full report disclosure.

• Approved administrative restrictions from confidential harassment investigation (6-1)

Planning and Development Committee

The Committee approved the heritage designation of 681 Pleasant Street, overruling the owner's objection, by a 5-2 recorded vote. An earlier motion to refer the matter back to staff for financial impact assessment was defeated. The Committee also approved an official plan amendment to redesignate lands near Brock Road and Highway 407 (5-1) and a zoning by-law amendment for Four Seasons Country Club to permit two existing residential units and an accessory unit.

• Affirmed heritage designation for 681 Pleasant Street 'Mansfield House' (5-2)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA 25-004P for Seaton TFPM lands (5-1)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Four Seasons Country Club (unanimous)
• Denied motion to refer heritage designation report back to staff (lost)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee received the Cultural Strategic Plan, Museum Strategic Plan, and Art in Public Spaces Plan for information. It endorsed the 'Building Our Future' Economic Development Strategy (2026-2030) and authorized implementation. The committee also terminated the lease agreement for Brougham Hall with both the Brougham Recreation Society and Transport Canada, effective in 30 days.

• Received Cultural Strategic Plan, Museum Strategic Plan, Art in Public Spaces Plan (carried)
• Endorsed 'Building Our Future' Economic Development Strategy (2026-2030) (carried)
• Approved termination of Brougham Hall lease with Brougham Recreation Society and Transport Canada (carried)