Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Mayor Ostranderand vacated his seat as chair and refrained from discussions and voting on this application
What was decided (20 motions)
20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council approve the June 16, 2025 Planning meeting agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council move into Statutory Public Meeting June 16, 2025 at 6:32 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receives the Staff Report dated June 16, 2025, regarding the subject Zoning By-law Amendment application (Z03-2025), pertaining to 129 Elizabeth Street; That, Council enacts a By-law to amend the current ‘Special Highway Commercial (HC-16-H) Zone’ in the Municipality of Brighton Zoning By-law 140-2002, as amended, in order to allow one Hotel use with a maximum height of 22.5 metres from established finished grade on the subject lands as identified in this report; and, And further that Council passes the following MOTION, “the ‘H’ Holding Designation on the subject lands shall be removed upon execution of a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality for the proposed hotel, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development”. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Hannah MacAusland x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Jeff Wheeldon x Councillor Anne Butwell x Councillor Bobbi Wright x 5 2 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council receives this Staff Report dated June 16, 2025 regarding application File No. RC01-2025 for the Declaration of Surplus and Sale of Lands to Close and Convey the Municipal Road Allowance; And Further, That Council declare the Road Allowance on Bryce Drive, described as Road Allowance between Part of Lot 2, Con. 7 and Part of Lot 36, Conc. 5, now Part 5 on R.P. 38R-1152, as described in this report to be surplus to municipal needs; And Further, That the applicants provide a digital copy of the registerable survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) for the subject road allowance and conveyances in accordance with the Road Allowance Closure Policies and Procedures; And Further, That the applicant submit to the Municipality a draft survey OLS of the lands that are subject to the request for closure and conveyance; And Further, That the applicant shall provide an easement segment of the road allowance 10m in width by the entire depth of the Road Allowance to be described on the registerable survey in order to establish an access easement in favour of the abutting parcel to the west (municipally known as 14 Wood Street) to the satisfaction of the Manager of Operations; And Further, That Council pass the Closure and Conveyance By-law as outlined in this report; And Further, That the applicant provides a Property Valuation Report by a qualified person to determine the fair market value of the road allowance in accordance with the Road Allowance Closure Policies a
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council nominate Councillor Jeff Wheeldon as chair for item 6.4 of the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receive the Staff Report dated June 16, 2025, regarding the subject Consent Application (B03-2025) at 14861 Little Lake Road. And Further That, Council grants provisional Consent to Application B03-2025 subject to the Conditions provided in this report.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council move out of Statutory Public Meeting June 16, 2025 at 8:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council receives Staff Report Number PD2025-75, regarding the passing of a by-law to establish an Automated Speed Enforcement Program within the Municipality of Brighton, and secondly to advise in amending the Municipality’s Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law No. 070-2023, And That Council passes the Automated Speed Enforcement By-law as shown on this agenda, And That Council approves the subsequent amendments to Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law No. 070-2023.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receives the Staff Report regarding an application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC01-2025) as submitted by McDonald Homes, pertaining to Block 57, Plan 39M-960; That Council proceed to enact a By-law to designate certain lands, specifically described as Block 57, Plan 39M-960 not subject to Part Lot Control; THAT Council instruct the Municipal Solicitor to register the Part-lot Control By-law as enacted and to prepare a transfer easement as applicable to Parts 1-7 shown on Reference Plan 39R-15050 prior to registration of the Part Lot Control By-law; That prior to the registration of Reference Plan (39R-15050), the Manager of Infrastructure confirms the appropriate width of a drainage easement; and, That Council resolves to receive and approve the finally accepted version of the Reference Plan 39R-15050 for lands as being exempt from Part Lot Control, as illustrated and otherwise attached to this report.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receive the Staff report pertaining to the Municipality entering into a farmland lease agreement with Donalea Farms Inc. c/o Kelly R Sharpe; And That Council pass the agreement by-law presented in this agenda authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council receive the Staff information report regarding a summary of two legislative bills that were given Roal Assent on June 5, 20025 - Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 & Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Smarter and Faster Act, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
WHEREAS Ontario and Northumberland County are experiencing a severe housing shortage crisis, where affordable and attainable housing options are increasingly limited for residents across the housing continuum; and WHEREAS the Intermunicipal Taskforce on Housing and Homelessness was established by resolution of lower-tier Municipal Councils across Northumberland County in late 2023 to address these pressing housing challenges; and WHEREAS the Taskforce recently convened a Housing Solutions Workshop on February 28, 2025, bringing together diverse stakeholders including developers, builders, real estate agents, lenders, municipal planners, building officials, and elected officials to identify barriers to housing development and recommend solutions; and WHEREAS the Taskforce has released its Northumberland Housing Solutions Workshop - Summary and Recommendations report that identifies key challenges and provides specific recommendations to accelerate housing development across Northumberland County; and WHEREAS lower-tier municipalities across Northumberland County are currently undertaking Official Plan reviews, presenting a timely opportunity to incorporate housing solutions identified in the report; and WHEREAS coordinated action across municipalities is essential to implement the report's recommendations effectively and efficiently; and WHEREAS time is of the essence to address these barriers to development while Official Plan reviews are underway, providing a unique opportun
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended, designating certain lands situated in the Municipality of Brighton, specifically described as Block 57, Plan 39M-960, not subject to Part Lot Control.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a by-law to Stop Up, Close and Sell a portion of an unopened Road Allowance comprising a portion of the Road Allowance Between Part of Lot 2, Con. 7 and Part of Lot 36, Conc. 5, now Part 5 on R.P. 38R-1152.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Donalea Farms Inc. c/o Kelly R Sharpe (Leasee) regarding the use of municipally owned lands for purposes of normal farming practices on the property located in Lots 31 and 32, Concession B, described as Parts 1, 3 and 5 on Reference Plan 39R12408, in the Municipality of Brighton, in the County of Northumberland
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law under the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, to amend By-law No. 140-2002, as otherwise amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton as it applies to the lands located at 129 Elizabeth Street, being Part Lot 33, Concession B, in the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: A By-law to monitor, regulate, and enforce motor vehicle speeding via Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) within identified school zones and community safety zones throughout the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a by-law to amend and update By-law No. 070-2023, a by-law to Implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passed on this date; being a by-law to confirm the proceeds of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Planning meeting held on June 16, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That the June 16, 2025 Council Planning meeting adjourn at 9:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson