Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Flaggregarding item PBBS-1-12-2026 as the property owner is a previous business partner to the Councillor
Mayor Redekopwith respect to Item 7.3, Closed Session Litigation Matters, specifically the MSCOA House litigation matter, as he is one of the named defendants in the action
What was decided (20 motions)
19 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That: Council goes into Closed Session at 5:07 p.m. to consider the following: 7.1 Closed Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026; 7.2 Legal Opinion - Municipal Service Corporation, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 7.3 2025 Annual Litigation Report - LLS-10-2026, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; 7.4 Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and 7.5 Environmental Advisory Committee Appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 6:19 p.m. with report: 7.1 That: Council approve the Closed Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026; 7.2 That: Council receive the Legal Opinion regarding Municipal Service Corporations; 7.4 That: Council appoint Virginia Church to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until her successor is appointed; and 7.5 That: Council appoint Corinna Ward to the Environmental Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until her successor is appointed.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: The By-law include a provision that the the lands revert to the original zoning if site plan approval has not been issued within five (5) years from enactment of the By-law.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Report be referred to the August 10, 2026 Council-in-Committee meeting pending further discussions with the applicant regarding the number of affordable housing units and the applicant's commitment to providing affordable housing.
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: Report PBBS-37-2026 be
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Deferred
That: The by-law package containing: 53-2026 To Amend Lot Maintenance By-law 92-2019, to Regulate Vegetative Growth on Vacant Lots and Vacant Structures; 54-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 5289 Gilmore Road; 55-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90 - 2277 Ridgemount Road; 56-2026 To Authorize the Execution of a Physician Recruitment Incentive Funding Agreement with Dr. Yasir Khan; and are given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: By-law 57-2026 To Amend User Fees and Charges By-law 102-2025 (Municipal Overnight Parking Fees – Erie Road and Cambridge Road) be given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: By-law 58-2026 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in-Committee meeting held July 6, 2026 and its regular Council meeting held July 20, 2026, is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
McDermott That: By-law 58-2026 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Council adjourns at 8:37 pm to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on August 24, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Flagg
Carried
Regular Council Meeting - July 20, 2026 2 That: Council goes into Closed Session at 5:07 p.m. to consider the following: 7.1 Closed Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026; 7.2 Legal Opinion - Municipal Service Corporation, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 7.3 2025 Annual Litigation Report - LLS-10-2026, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; 7.4 Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and 7.5 Environmental Advisory Committee Appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: Report LLS-09-2026 Proposed By law Amendment for By-law 167-09 be received; and further That: Council increase the Town Solicitor's delegated authority to settle uninsured claims to a maximum of $100,000, and that the necessary amending by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: The delegated authority be amended such that the Town Solicitor may approve settlements of uninsured claims up to $50,000, and settlements exceeding $50,000 and up to $100,000 require the approval of both the Town Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer; and further That: Council receive a semi-annual report outlining all uninsured claim settlements approved under this delegated authority during the reporting period.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 53-2026 To Amend Lot Maintenance By-law 92-2019, to Regulate Vegetative Growth on Vacant Lots and Vacant Structures; Regular Council Meeting - July 20, 2026 9 54-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 5289 Gilmore Road; 55-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90 - 2277 Ridgemount Road; 56-2026 To Authorize the Execution of a Physician Recruitment Incentive Funding Agreement with Dr. Yasir Khan; and are given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: By-laws 53-2026 to 56-2026, inclusive, are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: By-law 57-2026, as amended, is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
Regular Council Meeting - July 20, 2026 10 That: By-law 58-2026 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in- Committee meeting held July 6, 2026 and its regular Council meeting held July 20, 2026, is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: By-law 58-2026 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor McDermott