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Special Council
Meeting Minutes
Electronic Meeting
September 02, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Chair: Mayor Ashe
Present:
Mayor K. Ashe
Councillor M. Brenner
Councillor S. Butt
Councillor L. Cook
Councillor M. Nagy
Councillor D. Pickles
Councillor L. Robinson
Regrets:
None
Also Present:
M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO
N. Surti - Division Head, Development Review & Urban Design
S. Cassel - City Clerk
C. Rose - Chief Planner
K. Yelk - Planner II
J. Currie – (Acting) Deputy Clerk
Call to Order/Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating
electronically.
Disclosure of Interest
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No disclosures of interest were noted.
In Camera Matters
Resolution #817/25
Moved By Councillor Robinson
Seconded By Councillor Pickles
That Council move into closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act and the
Procedure By-law to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, and to consider
matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. The matters being discussed in closed
session pertain to two Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeals for an Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendment for 705 Kingston Road and for an appeal of a minor variance matter
for 1315 Broadview Street.
Carried
A Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO
and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Re: Appeal by 705 Kingston Road Ltd. for Failure to Make a Decision on
applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
Property Address: 705 Kingston Road
City File Numbers: OPA 24-003/P and A 05/24
OLT Lead Case Numbers: OLT-25-000595
This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera
meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody an dcontrol of the In
Camera minutes.]
A Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO
and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Re: Council Direction Regarding Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision
City File: MV 41/25 by S. Vaz
Applicant: Stuart Vaz
Property Address: 1315 Broadview Street
OLT File: OLT-25-000572
This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Refer to the In Camera
meeting minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody an dcontrol of the In
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Camera minutes.]
Resolution #818/25
Moved By Councillor Nagy
Seconded By Councillor Cook
That Council rise and resume into the open session of the Special Meeting of
Council.
Carried
Council took a brief pause to allow the livestream of the Meeting to be resumed.
Confidential Special Council - Public Report
Mayor Ashe stated that during the closed portion of the meeting, Council considered
matters pertaining to two Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeals for an Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment for 705 Kingston Road and for an appeal of a minor variance
matter for 1315 Broadview Street. These matters were discussed in closed session to
receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, and to consider matters pertaining to
litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting
the municipality.
A Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO
and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Re: Appeal by 705 Kingston Road Ltd. for Failure to Make a Decision on
applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
Property Address: 705 Kingston Road
City File Numbers: OPA 24-003/P and A 05/24
OLT Lead Case Numbers: OLT-25-000595
Resolution #819/25
Moved By Councillor Pickles
Seconded By Councillor Robinson
That Council authorize City staff to retain outside legal counsel and outside
experts in the fields of planning, transportation, urban design and other
specialties, as may be required, to present and defend Council’s position on
OPA 24-003/P and A 05/24 at the OLT; and,
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That Council authorize City staff and its outside legal counsel to negotiate with
705 Kingston Road Ltd. to address planning matters related to, but not limited
to, building heights, affordable housing, parking, pedestrian and street
network, parkland, and commercial/retail space, and report back with a
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revised concept plan for Council’s consideration.
Carried
A Confidential Memorandum from the Director, City Development & CBO
and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Re: Council Direction Regarding Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision
City File: MV 41/25 by S. Vaz Applicant: Stuart Vaz Property Address: 1315
Broadview Street OLT File: OLT-25-000572
Resolution #820/25
Moved By Councillor Cook
Seconded By Councillor Nagy
That, regarding Minor Variance Application MV 41/25 by S. Vaz, the City takes no
further action with respect to the appeal of the decision of the Committee of
Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal submitted by S. Vaz.
Carried
Confirmatory By-law
Moved By Councillor Robinson
Seconded By Councillor Cook
That By-law 8201/25, to confirm the proceedings of the September 2, 2025 Special Council
Meeting be approved.
Carried
Adjournment
Moved By Councillor Robinson
Seconded By Councillor Pickles
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
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Kevin Ashe, Mayor
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Susan Cassel, City Clerk
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