The Brighton Record

Council PLANNING Meeting

May 11, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Ron Anderson, Anne Butwell, Hannah MacAusland, Brian Ostrander, Emily Rowley, Jeff Wheeldon, Bobbi Wright

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 (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Council approve the May 11, 2026 Planning meeting agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session May 11, 2026 at 5:02 p.m. in accordance with Subsection 239(2) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss matters pertaining to:  (c) Two separate discussions respecting a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board — pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 — for the purpose of receiving advice and being advised by counsel;  (f) Advice that is subject to solicitor ‑ client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose — pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(f) — respecting the outcome of a judicial pre ‑ trial.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council rise and report from Closed Session May 11, 2026 at 6:31 p.m. in accordance with Subsection 239(2) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss matters pertaining to:  (c) two separate matters respecting a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, and  (f) advice that is subject to solicitor ‑ client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose respecting the outcome of a judicial pre ‑ trial. And further that Council received confidential information and provided direction to the Municipal Solicitor; no further motions arose from Closed Session; And that a procedural motion to adopt the Closed Session minutes of April 20, 2026 was voted on during Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council move into Statutory Public Meeting May 11, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council receives this Report regarding applications for Draft Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the ‘Westgate’ Draft Plan of Subdivision, municipally known as 114B Ontario Street, for purposes of receiving information and public consultation; and, That after receiving comments from the Public, commenting agencies, and Municipal Staff, that a staff report is brought back for Council’s consideration regarding the proposed Draft Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Anne Butwell
Carried
That Council move out of Statutory Public Meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council direct staff to prepare draft options for amendments to the Parking By-law based on public feedback and identified priorities.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council resolves to grant a three-year extension of Draft Plan approval for the Hamilton Woods Subdivision – East and West (Sub-2011/01 and Sub-2013/01); And Further, that the revised lapsing date for draft plan approval (East and West) be June 12, 2026 for Phase V - Hamilton Woods Subdivision (SUB-2011/001 and SUB-2013/001); and, And Further, that the Manager of Approvals be authorized to give written Notice of Extension to the Applicant and pertinent Departments and agencies.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council enact the amending By-law, being a By-law to amend AMPs By-law No. 070-2023, to replace Schedule “A” in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council direct staff to utilize the public survey results to inform the ongoing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review; and That Council direct staff to engage with a Community Engagement Panel and interest groups in Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council direct staff to retain Ground Truth Archaeology Limited (consultant of record) for the purposes of completing an Archaeological Assessment Stage 3 study in 2026 at a cost of $69,359 to be funded through the Contingency Reserve and restored through future revenues of the land bank program.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, 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 to amend AMPs By-law No. 070-2023, being a By-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, 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 May 11, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That the May 11, 2026 Council Planning meeting adjourn at 7:37 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried

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