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 (21 motions)
21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council approve the December 8, 2025 Planning meeting agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council move into Statutory Public Meeting December 8, 2025 at 6:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receive the Staff Report dated December 8, 2025, regarding the subject applications for 1208 Richmond Street, being Consent Applications B05-2025 and B06-2025, and Zoning By-law Amendment Application File No. Z07-2025; And That Council gives provisional Consent to applications B05-2025 and B06-2025, in accordance with the Conditions of Consent provided in this report; And Further, That Council enacts the Zoning By-law as found on this agenda to rezone the severed portion of the lands from the ‘Rural (RU) Zone’ with Floodprone Area Zone Overlay to the ‘Rural Residential (RR) Zone’.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council receive the Staff Report dated December 8, 2025, regarding the subject applications for 15047 County Road 2 and 15033 County Road 2, being Consent Applications B09-2025 and B10-2025; and That Council give provisional Consent to applications B09-2025 and B10-2025, in accordance with the Conditions of Consent provided in this report.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council receive the Staff Report dated December 8, 2025, regarding the subject applications for 59 Bryce Drive, being Consent Applications B07-2025 and B08-2025; and That Council give provisional Consent to applications B07-2025 and B08-2025, in accordance with the Conditions of Consent provided in this report.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That the report of the Planning and Development Department, dated December 8, 2025, regarding proposed Official Plan Amendment application (OPA02-2022), Zoning By-law Amendment applications (Z10-2022 and Z05-2025) and Plan of Condominium/Subdivision application (SUB01-2025) be received; and, That after receiving comments from the Public, commenting agencies, peer reviewers and Municipal Staff, that a staff report is brought back for Council’s consideration regarding the proposed residential condominium development located at 214 Ontario Street.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That the report of the Planning and Development Department, dated December 8, 2025, regarding proposed Amendment to the Applewood Meadows Draft Plan of Subdivision (File: SUB2021-02) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File: Z08-2025) applications be received; That additional information is requested from the proponent in how the supply of housing mix will contribute towards housing affordability; and, That after receiving comments from the Public, commenting agencies, peer reviewers and Municipal Staff, that a staff report is brought back for Council’s consideration regarding the proposed.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council move out of Statutory Public Meeting December 8, 2025 at 7:59 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council receives the Staff Report regarding an application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC02-2025) as submitted by McDonald Homes, pertaining to Block 56, Plan 39M-960; That Council proceed to enact a By-law to exempt from Part Lot Control certain lands, specifically described as Block 56, Plan 39M-960; That Council instruct the Municipal Solicitor to register the Part-lot Control By-law as enacted and to prepare a transfer easement from the Owner to the Municipality regarding Parts 2 though 6 (drainage and access easements) and Parts 1, 7, 8 and 9 as individual residential lots, as shown on Reference Plan 39R-_____ prior to registration of the Part Lot Control By-law; and, That Council resolves to receive and support the draft Reference Plan 39R- for lands as being exempt from Part Lot Control, as illustrated and otherwise attached to this report.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receives Staff Report Number PD2025-171 regarding adding Naturalized Area provisions into the Clean Yards By-law; and That Council repeal the current Clean Yards By-law No. 029-2012 and approve the proposed replacement By-law to add Naturalized Area provisions, add and update relevant definitions, and add Administrative Monetary Penalty provisions.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Anne Butwell
Carried
That Council receives the Staff Report regarding an application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC03-2025) as submitted by 8597685 Canda Inc., pertaining to Block 18, Plan 39M-961; and That Council proceed to enact a By-law to remove Part Lot Control from certain lands, specifically described as Block 18, Plan 39M-961; and That Council instruct the Municipal Solicitor to register the Part-lot Control By-law as enacted and to prepare a transfer easement from the Owner to the Municipality regarding Parts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 15 through 18 (drainage and access easements) and Parts 1, 4, 7, 9, 11 and 14 as individual residential lots, as shown on Reference Plan 39R-14908 prior to registration of the Part Lot Control By-law; and That Council resolves to receive and approve the Reference Plans 39R-14908 for lands as being exempt from Part Lot Control, as illustrated and otherwise attached to this report.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receives the Secondary Plan Public Open House report as information.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council receives the Staff Report regarding the Municipality of Brighton’s Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) – Program Summary and Budget Considerations; and That net revenues from the ASE program in the amount of $1,444,364.75be addressed in the 2026 budget as follows: $750,000 being allocated to off-setting the general levy for the budget years of 2026 through 2030 inclusively; $140,000 being allocated to a streetscape design, including trees and landscaping, for Ontario Street, Elizabeth Street and Main Street in preparations for Multi-use pathways (MUPs) and sidewalks, along with various streetlighting improvements; The remaining amount of $554,364.75 be transferred into a capital reserve account for: Completing a streetscape design for Elizabeth Street and Main Street as presented in the draft 2026 capital budget; In keeping with the design referenced in c. i. above, construction of a Multi-use pathway (MUP) along the south side of Elizabeth Street from Pinnacle Street to John Street; and, General construction of public health and safety projects, including sidewalks, streetlighting, additional MUPs, and community-wide trails; and That staff to continue monitoring traffic safety issues through use of Black Cat data collection.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council refers Staff Report Number PD2025-178, regarding the passing of a new Animal Control By-law to regulate cats and dogs within the Municipality of Brighton to staff for further consideration on the control of feral cats.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Building Permit Summary as information.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
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 18, Plan 39M-961, not subject to Part Lot Control.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
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 56, Plan 39M-960, not subject to Part Lot Control
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 34 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 1208 Richmond Street legally described as Part of Lot 9, Concession 6, Geographic Township of Cramahe, Municipality of Brighton.
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 regulate the maintenance of yards, properties and to support environmental stewardship, public safety, and community standards.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Anne Butwell
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 December 8, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That the December 8, 2025 Council Planning meeting adjourn at 8:48 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson