February 4, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended to add an additional item under the Closed Session meeting being a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried o…
   • · Motion 2 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation from PSD Citywide regarding the Township of Southgate's 2025 Asset Management Plan as information.
   • · Motion 3 added: Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026 Special Council and Closed Session meetings as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026 Council meeting as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-006 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of the 2025 Compliant Asset Management Plan as presented; and That Council authorize Staff to post the document to the Township’s …
   • · Motion 5 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-003 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-010 Fees and Charges By-law, being a By-law to establish fees and charges for certain services provided in the Town…
   • · Motion 6 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-004 be received for information; and That Council authorize the Treasurer, through Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to write off taxes and penalties and interest amounting to a total of $588.7…
   • · Motion 7 added: Be it resolved that Council add a second clause to state: "That Council amend the 2026 Budget as tabled, to add $40,000.00 to General Reserves."
   • · Motion 8 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-005 be received for information; and That Council amend the 2026 Budget as tabled, to add $40,000.00 to General Reserves.
   • · Motion 9 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-006 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to prepare amendments to the Traffic & Parking on Public Highways By-law to be brought to the next available Council meeting for conside…
   • · Motion 10 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-007 be received for information; and That Staff be directed to initiate applicable Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the Downtown Area.
   • · Motion 11 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report HR2026-001 be received for information; and That Council approve Policy #101 Fit for Duty Policy; and That Council consider approval of By-Law 2026-011 being the new Policy #101 Fit for Duty Policy.
   • · Motion 12 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report HR2026-002 be received for information; and That Council approve Policy #100 Employees as Volunteer Firefighters Policy; and That Council consider approval of By-Law 2026-012 being the new Policy #100 Emplo…
   • · Motion 13 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-004 be received for information; and That Council endorse this report to be provided on the Southgate website as public education.
   • · Motion 14 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated February 4, 2026, save and except items 11.9 Watsons & Associates Correspondence - Changes to the DC Framework - Bill 60 and 11.10 Dundalk Wesleyan Church - Letter of Appreciatio…
   • · Motion 15 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Watsons & Associates correspondence regarding changes to the Development Charges framework as a result of Bill 60 as information.
   • · Motion 16 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Dundalk Wesleyan Church - Letter of Appreciation regarding the Recycling Program as information.
   • · Motion 17 added: Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated February 4, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
   • · Motion 18 added: Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 10:47AM in order to address three matters relating to Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Boa…
   • · Motion 19 added: Be it resolved that Council proceed out of closed session at 12:21PM.
   • · Motion 20 added: Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-013 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on February 4, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, fin…
   • · Motion 21 added: Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 12:23PM.
   • · Attendance added: Brian Milne (present)
   • · Attendance added: Barbara Dobreen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jason Rice (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Ferguson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Martin Shipston (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joan John (present)
   • · Attendance added: Member Monica Singh Soares (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Ellis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lindsey Green (present)
   • · Attendance added: Derek Malynyk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kayla Best (present)
   • · Attendance added: Taylor McMann (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lacy Russell (present)
   • · Attendance added: John Watson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cory Henry (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ken Melanson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Phil Schram (present)
   • · Attendance added: Hannah Coombs (present)
   • · Attendance added: Victoria Mance (present)
   • · Attendance added: Renee Knowles (present)
   • · Attendance added: Holly Malynyk (present)
   • · Participation added: Kayla Best depart
   • · Participation added: Phil Schram arrive
   • · Participation added: Phil Schram depart
   • · Participation added: Taylor McMann arrive
   • · Participation added: Ken Melanson arrive