Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, and Confidential Session of Planning and Development Session of Council November 17, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1084 be approved. That By-law 2025-181, a By-law to assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1084, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That Designing Midtown - Urban Design Direction, as provided in Appendix A of this report, be endorsed. That the Midtown Transportation Plan, as provided in Appendix B of this report, be endorsed. That the Midtown Stormwater Management Plan, as provided in Appendix D of this report, be endorsed. That the Notice of Completion under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process be issued to initiate the 30-day review period for the Midtown Transportation Plan and Midtown Stormwater Management Plan.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the subject lands be classified as a Class 4 area for the proposed long-term care home, as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in its “Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning (NPC-300)” to address Stationary Noise. That staff implement the next steps as set out in this report.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by NBIM 2172 Wyecroft LP (File No. OPA 1627.02, Z.1627.02, and 24T-25006/1627), be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Restricting paid visitor parking and paid bicycle parking Pedestrian connectivity from the subject lands to the adjacent Bronte GO Station Provide unit composition details including larger family-sized residential units Provide commercial/retail unit size and range of uses including a potential food store and potential to shift daycare to second or third storey to accommodate more retail at grade Identify breakdown of projected number of people per unit Provide clarity on the breakdown of sustainability features that are being proposed for this development and identify the contribution of green space and amenity space Examine additional opportunities for indoor amenity space for residents Justify the proposed increased tower heights in the context of the recently approved Bronte GO MTSA policies Determine what proportion of the targeted density for Bronte GO MTSA would be achieved through this development Determine whether inclusionary zoning policies can be implemented on the subject site Explore the other tools at Council’s disposal for achieving community benefits to allow for increased heights and densities
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the staff report titled “Public Meeting Report – Employment Areas Review Draft Official Plan Amendments (File No.: 42.15.70)” be received. That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town-initiated Official Plan Amendments (File No.: 42.15.70) be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Evaluate the south side of South Sheridan Way & Clearview and west of Ford Dr. where we have the John Knox Christian School. also consideration for the SE corner of Ford and Royal Windsor, and the NE corner. Provide clarity re: transition as it goes to commercial uses. Identify how we can monitor and track the shortfall of employment uses. 2175 Cornwall - explore site specific designation Confirm number of jobs created through varying land uses (warehousing/office) Advise on how prestige employment land uses are proposed to be buffered from nearby residential uses. More consideration made for the holiday inn/conference centre site Consideration for 2175 Cornwall and 1265 Burnhamthorpe to be moved to the EGSA
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the by-laws noted, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
1. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, and Confidential Session of Planning and Development Session of Council November 17, 2025, be approved. Planning and Development Council Minutes December 8, 2025
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Planning and Development Council Minutes December 8, 2025 Subdivision applications submitted by NBIM 2172 Wyecroft LP (File No. OPA 1627.02, Z.1627.02, and 24T-25006/1627), be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Restricting paid visitor parking and paid bicycle parking o Pedestrian connectivity from the subject lands to the adjacent Bronte GO Station o Provide unit composition details including larger family-sized residential units o Provide commercial/retail unit size and range of uses including a potential food store and potential to shift daycare to second or third storey to accommodate more retail at grade o Identify breakdown of projected number of people per unit o Provide clarity on the breakdown of sustainability features that are being proposed for this development and identify the contribution of green space and amenity space o Examine additional opportunities for indoor amenity space for residents o Justify the proposed increased tower heights in the context of the recently approved Bronte GO MTSA policies o Determine what proportion of the targeted density for Bronte GO MTSA would be achieved through this development o Determine whether inclusionary zoning policies can be implemented on the subject site o Explore the other tools at Council’s disposal for achieving community benefits to allow f
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
1. That the staff report titled “Public Meeting Report – Employment Areas Review Draft Official Plan Amendments (File No.: 42.15.70)” be received. 2. That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town- initiated Official Plan Amendments (File No.: 42.15.70) be received. 3. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Evaluate the south side of South Sheridan Way & Clearview and west of Ford Dr. where we have the John Knox Christian School. also consideration for the SE corner of Ford and Royal Windsor, and the NE corner. o Provide clarity re: transition as it goes to commercial uses. o Identify how we can monitor and track the shortfall of employment uses. o 2175 Cornwall - explore site specific designation Planning and Development Council Minutes December 8, 2025 o Confirm number of jobs created through varying land uses (warehousing/office) o Advise on how prestige employment land uses are proposed to be buffered from nearby residential uses. o More consideration made for the holiday inn/conference centre site o Consideration for 2175 Cornwall and 1265 Burnhamthorpe to be moved to the EGSA
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Gittings