New Tecumseth public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to discuss two zoning by-law amendment applications. The first is a proposal to rezone 5141 7th Line from Agricultural Two to Agricultural Two - Exception to permit an existing Working K9 dog training facility and kennel as a home industry. The second is a town-initiated housekeeping amendment. No decisions are being made; staff will continue to review and bring forward recommendations later.

• Zoning amendment application D14-2024-003 for 5141 7th Line to allow Home Industry – Dog training facility and Kennel
• Property is 4.06 hectares (10.03 acres) in Agricultural Two (A2) zone
• Applicant proposes 3 parking spaces for the home industry; 13 are required by zoning by-law
• Outstanding items: Site Grading & Drainage Plan, Site Servicing Plan, Stormwater Management Brief, Property Survey, and Traffic Impact Brief
• Town-initiated housekeeping zoning by-law amendment (Report #PD-2024-31)

Council Meeting

Council will review the proposed 2025 budgets, consider establishing a 40 km/h speed limit zone in Ward 2, and discuss the demolition and sale of the former town hall at 10 and 14 Wellington Street East and 13 Church Street South, Alliston. They will also consider several by-laws, including one to amend the fees and charges by-law and one to authorize a Community Safety and Policing grant agreement.

• Proposed 2025 budgets (budget working session #2)
• Establishment of a 40 km/hr neighbourhood area speed limit zone in Ward 2
• Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera placement policy
• Former town hall demolition and sale: operating costs $20-40K annually, $5.3M capital investment needed, demolition estimated at $200K
• By-law 2024-120 to amend the Fees and Charges By-law

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider joining a municipal insurance pool with other Simcoe County municipalities, which could reduce insurance costs. They will also decide on a sign variance request for a business in Beeton and discuss several other administrative items.

• Join Municipal Insurance Pool with 5-year commitment, potential 21.5% cost avoidance ($2,467,996)
• Approve sign variance for Pleasance Physiotherapy at Unit 7-60 Main Street West, Beeton
• Transfer road jurisdiction from County of Simcoe to Town of New Tecumseth
• Receive Community Climate Action Plan Annual Report
• Delegate authority for Chief Building Official to enter conditional building permit agreements

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application (A11-24) from Sunny Singh for a house extension and addition at 12 Pyne Hills Court, seeking relief from Oak Ridges Moraine environmental protection zoning rules. Staff recommend approval, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes appointing a new chair and vice chair.

• Minor variance A11-24: 371.4 m² addition within ORM-EP zone at 12 Pyne Hills Court
• Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from November 28, 2024 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Town's Growth Management Study, review its September 2024 summary report, and discuss a request for no-parking signage at a curb cut on Prospect Street in Beeton. The committee will also receive updates on unfinished business, including the White Cane Awareness initiative.

• Presentation on Growth Management Study by Senior Planner Laura Brannon
• Request for no parking signage at curb cut on Prospect Street from Tecumseth Street North in Beeton
• Review of summary report including recommendations for Town Hall accessibility improvements (adult change table, bike rack relocation, parking space enlargement, elevator mirror)
• Update on White Cane Awareness school visits
• Update on new accessible parking spaces on Main Street in Beeton

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review its summary report, hear two deputations on tree equity and the Growth Management Study, and discuss committee effectiveness, an updated workplan, and 2025 Earth Week activities. The agenda includes routine items like attendance and disclosures, but the main business is the two presentations and planning discussions.

• Presentation by Erin Whittingham on tree equity, including the 3-30-300 principle and recommendations for municipalities
• Presentation by Laura Brannon on the Growth Management Study, covering projected population growth to 80,590 (77% increase) and employment growth to 31,620 jobs (52% increase) over 30 years
• Review of summary report from October 1, 2024, including a request for $3,000 annual funding for the committee referred to 2025 budget deliberations
• Discussion of updated EAC Work Plan 2023-26 and 2025 Earth Week activities

Council Meeting

New Tecumseth Council will hear a presentation on the 2024 Ward Boundary Review and consider several by-laws, including the 2025 interim tax levy and a site alteration and fill by-law. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Ward Boundary Review introduction by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law (2024-115)
• Site Alteration and Fill By-law update (2024-116)
• Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan - Final
• Request for redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposal for a 40 km/h speed limit pilot zone in Ward 2 and a new policy for automated speed enforcement cameras. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2025 draft budgets and a school relocation proposal.

• Pilot project for 40 km/h speed limit zone in Ward 2
• Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera placement policy
• Proposed 2025 budgets
• Valleyview Beeton South Subdivision draft plan extension request
• Banting Memorial High School relocation proposal

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications. One seeks to enlarge a detached additional residential unit at 1028 Sideroad 15, and the other to allow a taller storage building at Alliston Union Cemetery. Staff recommend approval for both.

• Minor variance A14-24: increase accessory dwelling unit gross floor area to 75% of principal building (up to 125 sq m) at 1028 Sideroad 15
• Minor variance A15-24: permit 6.6 m tall accessory storage building instead of 4.6 m max at 445 Victoria Street East (Alliston Union Cemetery)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws and reports, including a zoning amendment to permit high-rise residential units at 6179 Highway 89, a downtown Alliston parking by-law amendment, a Community Improvement Plan grant for 9 Main Street West in Beeton, and an agreement with OnWARN for water/wastewater emergency mutual aid. Also on the agenda are appointments for a municipal law enforcement officer and a County Council alternate, plus a review of the Community Grant Program policy.

• Zoning by-law 2024-109 to rezone 6179 Highway 89 from Major Commercial to Major Commercial-Exception (MC-13)(H) to permit high-rise residential units
• By-law 2024-108 to amend Schedule B 'Restricted Parking' of the Parking and Traffic By-law for downtown Alliston
• By-law 2024-110 to authorize a Community Improvement Plan grant agreement with Vince Oppedisano for 9 Main Street West, Beeton
• By-law 2024-111 to authorize a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with OnWARN for water/wastewater emergency preparedness
• By-law 2024-112 to appoint Ella Victoria Fraser as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is considering several items, including a motion to request redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST to municipalities, a by-law to authorize the 2025 interim tax levy with installment due dates, and an update to the Site Alteration and Fill By-law. The meeting also includes routine agenda confirmations and disclosures.

• Motion requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law with installments due Feb 28 and Apr 30, 2025
• Site Alteration and Fill By-law update, repealing By-law 2020-007
• Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan final report

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss traffic safety items, including a draft Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) policy, a presentation on the Growth Management Study, and a motion to establish a 40 km/h neighbourhood speed limit zone in Ward 2. The committee will also review unfinished business on 4th Line traffic concerns and urban/rural speed limit policies. The agenda includes routine items like vice-chair nominations and confirmation of the agenda.

• Draft Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) policy
• Growth Management Study presentation by Laura Brannon
• Motion for 40 km/h neighbourhood speed limit zone in Ward 2
• 4th Line traffic concerns correspondence
• Urban and rural area speed limit policy reviews

Committee of the Whole Working Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding its second working session on the draft 2025 budget, following an initial session on November 6. Council will discuss topics raised earlier, including recreation fees, road works, and community partner budgets, and will consider bringing the adjusted budget forward for approval on December 2. A public input session is scheduled for the evening of the same day.

• Draft 2025 base budget with net operating and capital levy of $47.7M
• Proposed 6.32% blended levy increase (including County and School Boards)
• Dedicated 2% capital replacement levy, equivalent to $924K increase
• Water and wastewater user rate increases of 15% and 8.5% respectively
• Discussion topics include Thomas Street, Stewart Street, and 3rd Line road works

Committee of the Whole Working Meeting - 13 Nov 2024 Public Input Session

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public input session on the 2025 budget. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for receiving resident input on the upcoming budget.

• Public input session on the 2025 budget

Committee of the Whole Working Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working meeting to review the draft 2025 budgets for the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the public library, and the Alliston and Beeton Tottenham Business Improvement Areas. They will also hear a presentation on the 2025 OPP annual billing, which shows a proposed increase. The meeting is a working session, so no final decisions are being made.

• NVCA 2025 draft budget requests $507,979 from New Tecumseth, up $55,088 from 2024
• LSRCA 2025 draft levy for New Tecumseth is $46,429, up $907 (1.99%)
• Library grant increase of $210K (9.95%) for salaries and benefits
• Alliston BIA 2025 budget: $238,638 town levy; Beeton Tottenham BIA: $115,000 levy plus $5,000 grant
• OPP 2025 billing estimate $7,261,762, up from $6,270,542 in 2024; per-property cost rises to $424.32

Council Meeting

New Tecumseth Council will receive a presentation from the County of Simcoe on its 2023 Community Settlement Strategy, which aims to support increasing immigrant populations. Council will also consider an application for funding under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for Beeton Memorial Arena, along with other routine reports and by-laws.

• Deputation: County of Simcoe Local Immigration Partnership presents 2023 Community Settlement Strategy
• Application for funding under Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) Stream 2 for Beeton Memorial Arena
• By-law 2024-105: assume municipal services in Belterra Estates (Treetops) Phase 2 Subdivision
• By-law 2024-106: assume municipal services in Belterra Estates (Treetops) Phase 3 Subdivision, Stage 1
• Report R-1: Brendan Holly Wastewater Treatment Facility Reclassification

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a motion to designate the Krasman Centre Pride Parade as a municipally significant event, a report on the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) program, a parking by-law amendment for downtown Alliston, land acquisitions on Church Street North, a zoning by-law amendment at 6179 Highway 89, a Community Improvement Plan grant application, and an agreement with the Ontario Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (OnWARN).

• Motion to add Krasman Centre Pride Parade to municipally significant events list
• Municipal Accommodation Tax program report (potential 4% tax on short-term accommodations, estimated revenue up to $913,091 at 60% occupancy)
• Downtown Alliston parking by-law amendment: reduce time limit from 4 hours to 2 hours on Victoria Street between Ontario and Centre Streets
• Church Street North land acquisitions (report #ENG-2024-22)
• Zoning by-law amendment application for 6179 Highway 89, Alliston (File No. D14-2024-002)

Committee of the Whole Working Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing draft documentation for Phase 3 of the Growth Management Study, including two Settlement Area Boundary Expansion options for Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham. Council will receive reports, a presentation, and direct staff to consult with the public from October 30 to December 11, 2024. The decision will guide growth to accommodate 35,000 new residents and 31,000 jobs by 2051.

• Two expansion options: Alliston/Beeton and Three Communities (Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham)
• 62 landowner requests and 2 employment conversion requests considered
• Draft Official Plan amendments to update growth forecasts to 2051 and conform to Provincial Planning Statement 2024
• Fiscal Impact Analysis by Tatham Engineering and Hemson Consulting with Class D cost estimates (25% margin of error)
• Agricultural Impact Assessment finds avoiding prime agricultural land nearly impossible

Council Closed Meeting

This is a closed council meeting, meaning the public is excluded. The main item is a discussion of development charges related to the Honda expansion, citing confidential commercial information. The meeting also includes routine adoption of a confirming by-law for the proceedings.

• Development charge calculation for Honda expansion (confidential)
• Confirmation by-law 2024-104

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three minor variance applications. One application, for a house extension at 12 Pyne Hills Court, is recommended for deferral due to missing peer review comments. The other two applications, at 47 McDonald Street and 2153 Sideroad 18, will be considered for approval.

• Minor variance application A11-24 (12 Pyne Hills Court) to permit development within 90m of Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection zone; recommended for deferral
• Minor variance application A12-24 (47 McDonald Street, Alliston) by Chris Shires
• Minor variance application A13-24 (2153 Sideroad 18) by Aristi Lambakis

Council Meeting

Council will hear a deputation from the New Tec Pickleball Club requesting eight new courts by spring 2026, and will consider a grant application for repairs to the New Tecumseth Recreation Center. The agenda also includes housekeeping amendments to the zoning by-law and updates to committee appointments.

• Deputation by Robert Meerburg (New Tec Pickleball Club) requesting 8 additional pickleball courts by spring 2026
• Report #CS-2024-09: Application to Community Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (Stream 1) for repairs at New Tecumseth Recreation Center (roof, refrigeration, mechanical/electrical, lighting)
• Direction report on Town-initiated zoning by-law amendment (housekeeping of Zoning By-law 2021-128)
• By-law 2024-101: Amend Traffic Advisory Committee appointment by-law
• By-law 2024-102: Amend New Tecumseth Public Library Board appointment by-law

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a motion to apply for $10 million in provincial funding for the Beeton Memorial Arena, along with reports on traffic improvements at Queen and Mill Streets in Tottenham, and updates from advisory committees. The meeting also includes routine adoption of items and disclosures of interest.

• Motion to apply for $10M from CSRIF Stream 2 for Beeton Memorial Arena
• Report on Mill Street & Queen Street improvements, including traffic signal timing and lane reconfiguration
• 2024 Municipal Structures Inventory and Inspection Update
• Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee summary report
• Environmental Advisory Committee summary report

Council Closed Meeting

This is a closed council meeting with one substantive item: discussion of interim water capacity from the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant in the Town of Collingwood, under trade secret and negotiation exemptions. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including confirmation of the agenda and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Interim water capacity discussion regarding Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant (Town of Collingwood)
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(i) and (k) for trade secrets and negotiation positions
• Confirmation By-law 2024-100 to ratify council proceedings

Council Meeting

The New Tecumseth Council meeting on October 7, 2024, will consider several items from the Committee of the Whole, including amendments to fees and charges by-laws, a Community Improvement Plan grant for a property at 26 Victoria Street East, Alliston, the 2025-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, and the appointment of a livestock evaluator. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and confirmatory by-laws.

• By-law 2024-095: Amend Fees and Charges By-law 2024-077
• By-law 2024-096: Amend Fees and Charges By-law 2023-067
• By-law 2024-097: Authorize Community Improvement Plan grant agreement with Sandra Lambie for 26 Victoria Street East, Alliston ($8,000)
• By-law 2024-098: Appoint Rachel Falls as livestock evaluator
• 2025-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan approval

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive summary reports from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Traffic Advisory Committee, and will consider a staff direction report proposing a town-wide housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 2021-128. The zoning amendment would address minor formatting, grammar, and clarity issues, and would follow a statutory process including public notice and a public meeting.

• Direction to staff to undertake a town-wide Zoning By-law Amendment for housekeeping items in Zoning By-law 2021-128
• Accessibility Committee recommendations: investigate adult change table, bike rack relocation, accessible parking space enlargement, and elevator mirror at Town Hall
• Traffic Committee recommendation: add Special Needs Signage policy to workplan after Roundabout Policy
• Update: Automated Speed Enforcement program to be implemented by late spring 2025, starting with school zones
• New accessible parking spaces planned on Main Street in Beeton

Committee of the Whole Working Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, which guides development to 2040 amid expected population growth to 80,000 by 2050. The plan includes 68 recommendations with priorities, timelines, costs, and funding sources. Council will also discuss specific items like Trans Canada Trail connections, tennis court usage, and Beeton parkland calculations.

• Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan review (Report #PRC-2024-21)
• 68 recommendations for parks, trails, and open space over 15 years
• Discussion on connecting Trans Canada Trail gaps and potential federal/provincial grants
• Tennis court usage breakdown between residents and non-residents
• Clarification on Beeton parkland totals in Section 3.3 and Table 3

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review its June 25, 2024 summary report, hear a deputation from Greys for Green about building a legacy park, receive an update on the EarthFest budget, and discuss new committee procedures. The agenda includes routine items like attendance and disclosures, but the main items are the park proposal and procedural updates.

• Deputation by John Wilson, Greys for Green, on 'Building a Legacy' park concept
• EarthFest budget update from the Chair
• Staff update on new committee procedures
• Review of June 25, 2024 summary report

Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee

The Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its July 24, 2024 summary report and discuss unfinished business, including a museum staffing update, Doors Open Simcoe County 2024, and financial contributions from surrounding municipalities. New business includes updates on the committee's terms of reference and fall/winter programs and events. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being updates or discussions rather than final decisions.

• Review of Summary Report dated July 24, 2024
• Museum Staffing Update
• Doors Open Simcoe County 2024 update
• Financial Contributions from Surrounding Municipalities
• Terms of Reference update and Fall/Winter Programs and Events

Cancelled Council Closed Meeting

This Council Closed Meeting for September 23, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda originally included a closed session item on the strategic acquisition of property, but no decisions or discussions will occur. The meeting is purely procedural and has been cancelled, so no actions were taken.

• Cancelled Council Closed Meeting for September 23, 2024
• Agenda item C.S.1: Strategic Acquisition of Property (under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c))
• Confirming By-law 2024-094 (not passed due to cancellation)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on tax write-offs under the Municipal Act, with a total of $2,595.45 in adjustments recommended for approval. They will also hear deputations on EarthFest 2025 and a hospital fundraising initiative, and consider several by-laws including a rezoning for a commercial/industrial business park.

• Public hearing on tax write-offs totaling $2,595.45, including $1,430.51 town share
• Deputation on EarthFest 2025 budget request
• Deputation on Streets for Stevenson fundraising initiative
• Rezoning of 5752 & 5878 Highway 9 to Employment Area for business park
• Repeal of site plan agreement at 257 King Street South

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss options for the former Town Hall at 10 and 14 Wellington Street East and 13 Church Street South in Alliston, including a recommendation to explore rental opportunities before demolition and sale. The agenda also includes a request to appoint a livestock evaluator, a 2025-2029 energy conservation plan, a community improvement plan grant application, and implications of the 2024 Provincial Policy Statement. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being reports for information or direction.

• Former Town Hall (10 & 14 Wellington St E, 13 Church St S): staff recommend exploring rental options before demolition and sale, with a report back by April 15, 2025
• Request to appoint a Livestock Evaluator (Report #ADMIN-2024-28)
• 2025-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (Report #ID-2024-01)
• Community Improvement Plan Grant Application for 26 Victoria Street East, Alliston (File No. CIP-2024-03)
• Provincial Policy Statement, 2024 and implications to the Town (Report #PD-2024-23)

Committee of the Whole Working Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a presentation on the 2024 Fire Master Plan, a strategic guide for fire and emergency services over the next decade. The plan includes 45 recommendations, with 11 to be implemented immediately, 32 in the short term (1-3 years), and 2 in the mid-term (4-6 years). Council will also review the Community Grant Program Policy.

• Fire Master Plan includes 45 recommendations across public education, emergency response, facilities, vehicles, staffing, and strategic priorities
• Recommendations include a future fourth fire station in East Alliston (short-term)
• Plan suggests moving towards full-time fire suppression staffing
• Community Grant Program Policy Review (Report #PRC-2024-20)
• Joint procurement with Adjala Tosorontio and Essa Fire Departments for consulting services

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss traffic safety matters, including reviewing urban and rural speed limit policies, automated speed enforcement, and special needs signage. The committee will also consider correspondence about 4th Line traffic concerns and nominate a chair. The committee is advisory only; final decisions rest with Town Council.

• Review of urban speed limit policies
• Staff update on automated speed enforcement (Report #ADMIN-2024-21)
• Discussion of rural speed limit policies
• Special needs signage discussion
• 4th Line traffic concerns correspondence

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review its July 24, 2024 summary report and discuss unfinished business, including Town Hall accessibility improvements, accessible parking audits, and the Mobi Mat installation at Tottenham Conservation Area. They will also consider a new item about a curb cut at 219 King Street North. The agenda includes routine procedural items and updates on ongoing accessibility initiatives.

• Review of summary report with recommendations on accessible parking on Victoria Street, Alliston and Queen Street, Tottenham
• Discussion of Town Hall accessibility improvements (elevator signage, door access, washroom sink reach)
• Update on Mobi Mat installation concerns at Tottenham Conservation Area
• New business: curb cut at 219 King Street North
• Staff to investigate adding accessible parking with curb cut on south side of Main Street, Beeton

Council Meeting

The New Tecumseth Council is meeting to consider several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Highway 89, a Community Improvement Plan grant for a property on George Street, and a lease extension for a dance school. They will also review reports on water allocation and a by-law to appoint a municipal law enforcement officer.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 6179 Highway 89, Alliston (File No. D14-2024-002)
• Community Improvement Plan Grant Application for 2 George Street, Tottenham (CIP-2024-01, By-law 2024-086)
• Lease Agreement Extension with Nicole Jacklin School of Dance Inc. for 18 Queen Street North, Tottenham (By-law 2024-087)
• Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer under Community Safety and Policing Act (By-law 2024-085)
• Sign By-law Variance Request for 1-36 Young Street, Alliston

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the town's advisory committees and boards, with recommendations to dissolve the Youth Advisory Committee, adjust meeting frequencies for several committees, and not create new Recreation or Agricultural Advisory Committees. They will also consider a motion to hold a public information meeting about town planning and development, and decide on a site plan agreement repeal and zoning amendments.

• Motion for a public town planning information meeting (Councillor Masters)
• Review of advisory committees: dissolve Youth Advisory Committee, amend Heritage and Dangerous Dogs committees, adjust Museum on the Boyne meeting frequency
• Repeal of by-law for site plan agreement at 257 King Street South
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 5752 & 5878 Highway 9 (Trisan Construction Inc.)

Council Closed Meeting

This is a closed (private) Council meeting. The main item is a verbal report from the CAO on an interim water update, discussed under trade-secret and negotiation exemptions. Council will also pass a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Verbal report of the CAO on interim water update (closed session, trade secret/negotiation exemptions)
• By-law 2024-084 to confirm proceedings of Council

Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 6179 Highway 89 in Alliston. The proposal would rezone the property to permit a mixed-use apartment building with residential and commercial uses. Staff are seeking public input and will continue working on the application before bringing a recommendation report to the Committee.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application D14-2024-002 for 6179 Highway 89, Alliston
• Proposal to rezone from Major Commercial to Major Commercial - Exception (MC-XX) to permit Mixed Use Apartment Building
• Proposed 524 dwelling units (310 one-bedroom, 118 two-bedroom, 96 three-bedroom) and 1,630 m² of commercial space
• 809 parking spaces proposed (640 underground, 169 surface) and 361 bicycle parking spaces
• Public comments received from 10 residents regarding traffic, height, parking, and environmental concerns

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its April 16, 2024 summary report, which includes a recommendation to request a five-year extension of the Ontario Heritage Act deadline for designating listed properties. The committee will also discuss new business items, including raised garden beds and fencing at the Banting Homestead and plaques for the Beeton Heritage District. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement and standard procedural items.

• Review of Summary Report dated April 16, 2024
• Recommendation to request extension of Ontario Heritage Act deadline from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030
• New Business: Banting Homestead raised garden beds and fencing
• New Business: Beeton Heritage District plaques
• Correspondence: CHOnews Summer 2024 Newsletter

Council Closed Meeting

This is a closed council meeting agenda. The main item is a discussion of a delay claim related to the Town Hall project (Matheson), under litigation or potential litigation provisions. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law for the proceedings.

• Closed session discussion of Town Hall - Matheson Delay Claim (litigation/potential litigation)
• Confirmation of agenda and disclosure of pecuniary interests
• By-law 2024-082 to confirm proceedings of the closed meeting

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including an agreement for additional OPP services, an automated speed enforcement program, 2025-2026 fees and charges, a zoning by-law amendment for a residential development in Beeton, and a noise exemption for Honda Canada. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and a budget variance report.

• Agreement for additional OPP services under the Community Safety and Policing Act (By-law 2024-080)
• Automated Speed Enforcement program establishment (By-law 2024-076)
• 2025 and 2026 Fees and Charges (By-law 2024-077)
• Zoning by-law amendment for Walton South Simcoe Residential Development, Block 142, Plan 51M-1053, Beeton (File DEV 396)
• Noise control exemption for Honda Canada Mfg, 4700 Industrial Parkway, Alliston (By-law 2024-079)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items, including a Community Improvement Plan grant application for 2 George Street, Tottenham, a sign by-law variance for Specsavers at 1-36 Young Street, Alliston, a lease extension for Nicole Jacklin School of Dance, and the Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan. They will also receive summary reports from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee.

• Community Improvement Plan grant of $40,848.50 for 2 George Street, Tottenham (Louie Chiaino)
• Sign by-law variance for Specsavers wall sign at 1-36 Young Street, Alliston
• Lease agreement extension for Nicole Jacklin School of Dance Inc. at 18 Queen Street North, Tottenham
• Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan 2024
• Accessibility Advisory Committee recommendations on accessible parking in Alliston, Tottenham, and Beeton

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications: a minor variance for Stevenson Memorial Hospital's expansion, and a consent application for a lot boundary adjustment. Staff recommend approval for both.

• Minor variance for Stevenson Memorial Hospital at 200 Fletcher Crescent, Alliston: increase height from 15.0m to 15.5m, allow front yard parking, reduce front yard setback to 0.0m for helipad valve box, widen driveways to 11.15m and 22.63m
• Consent application for lot boundary adjustment at 295 & 299 King Street North
• Public hearing for both applications

CANCELLED Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are available.

Committee of Adjustment

The New Tecumseth Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks approval for a rear addition at 8750 Highway 9 within an Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection zone, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions. The second requests a reduced side yard setback at 59 Queen Street North, Tottenham. The meeting will also include routine items like agenda confirmation and minutes adoption.

• Minor variance A05-24 for 8750 Highway 9: permit 83.63 sq m addition within 90m of ORM-EP zone, staff recommends approval
• Minor variance A09-24 for 59 Queen Street North: reduce interior side yard setback from 2.0m to 1.14m
• Deferred application A05-24 from June 27, 2024 meeting to be reconsidered
• No public comments received on either application as of report date

Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee

The Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee is meeting to review a summary report from May 22, 2024, which includes a recommendation to urge the provincial government to increase the Community Museum Operating Grant (CMOG). The committee will also receive updates on Doors Open Simcoe County 2024, discuss a newsletter, and consider museum membership. The agenda includes routine items like confirmation of agenda and disclosures of interest.

• Review of Summary Report dated May 22, 2024, including recommendation to increase CMOG funding
• Update on Doors Open Simcoe County 2024 (September 14-15)
• Discussion of Museum on the Boyne Newsletter
• Discussion of Museum on the Boyne Membership
• Museum currently receives $14,405 annually from CMOG, unchanged for over 15 years

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility improvements, including relocating an accessible parking space on Main Street East and reviewing feedback on a town-wide park accessibility audit. They will also receive updates on white cane awareness and accessible parking in Beeton.

• Relocate accessible parking space on Main Street East to parallel space west of Centre Street North
• Update on accessible parking in Beeton, including relocation to east end of Main St between Second St and Centre St
• Accessibility improvements for 2024: accessible parking at Coventry Park and Riverdale Splash Pad, picnic tables, signage at Geoff Gaston Sports Park and Mel Mitchell Park
• Correspondence on accessible parking concerns
• Parks accessibility audit feedback request

Council Closed Meeting

This is a closed-session council meeting. Council will discuss a financial update related to potential litigation and an update on the sale of surplus lands at 285 Centre Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a confirming by-law to ratify actions taken.

• Financial update under litigation or potential litigation (Municipal Act s. 239(e))
• Sale of surplus lands at 285 Centre Street (Municipal Act s. 239(2)(c))
• Confirming by-law 2024-075

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with several items for consideration, including staffing for a Special Project Group related to Honda, emergency remedial work for Maynard Bridge, and a lease renewal for an Extended Services Office. Council will also discuss a petition opposing development on the Sir Frederick Banting Homestead and a proposal to relocate Banting Memorial High School.

• Staffing requirements for Special Project Group for Honda (#CAO-2024-08)
• Maynard Bridge #12003 emergency remedial work (#ENG-2024-17)
• Lease agreement renewal for Extended Services Office at 49 Main Street West, Beeton (By-law 2024-073)
• Petition opposing build on Sir Frederick Banting Homestead
• Simcoe County District School Board Banting Memorial High School relocation proposal

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially direct staff on several items, including launching a ward boundary review (up to $80,000), implementing automated speed enforcement, adopting the 2023 audited financial statements, setting 2025-2026 fees and charges, and approving a zoning by-law amendment for a Beeton subdivision. Council will also consider motions on an official King Charles portrait, reinstating an accessible parking space in downtown Beeton, and a pickleball pilot project at tennis courts.

• Ward boundary review: staff directed to retain consultant, max $80,000 from Election Reserve
• Automated Speed Enforcement in the Town of New Tecumseth (#ADMIN-2024-21)
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements and Independent Auditors' Report (#FIN-2024-17)
• 2025 and 2026 Fees and Charges (#FIN-2024-18)
• Zoning by-law amendment for Walton South Simcoe Residential Development Corp., Block 142, Plan 51M-1053, West Country Subdivision, Beeton (DEV 396)