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Home Southgate Meetings May 20, 2026

Council · Regular

May 20, 2026

Township of Southgate Council

13:00 – 16:21 · 3h 21m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended to remove item 9.4.2 PW2026-025 - Suspension of Curbside Recycling Collection for Eligible Sources.
    • · Motion 2 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation from PSD CityWide regarding Asset Management software as information.
    • · Motion 3 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the delegation from Holstein General Store related to LCBO Outlet/Agency Stores as information.
    • · Motion 4 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the presentations from MHBC Planning and Signature Homes related to the Dundalk Meadows Phase 9 Subdivision Agreement as information.
    • · Motion 5 added: Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the May 6, 2026 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.
    • · Motion 6 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report REC2026-005 be received for information; and That Council approve the transfer of $7412.00 from reserve fund 09-0011 Recreation Arena to Community Centre operating fund 06-4523-7058 Arena Structural Inspect…
    • · Motion 7 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report REC2026-006 be received for information; and That Council award the Sport Flooring project to Advantage Sport for price submitted $33,275 plus applicable HST.
    • · Motion 8 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report REC2026-006 be received for information; and That Council award the Recreation Management Software Solution procurement to ACTIVE Network price submitted $11,637 plus applicable HST for year one with subseq…
    • · Motion 9 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report EDO2026-006 be received for information; and That Council will not renew its current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Grey Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) upon its expiry on December 31, 2026; an…
    • · Motion 10 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-028 be received for information; and That Staff be directed to submit comments to the Province, as provided in Attachment 1 to staff report PL2026-028.
    • · Motion 11 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-029 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-046 to rezone Concession 6, Lot 36 to permit a ±495 square metre On-Farm Diversified Use (workshop and power room) a…
    • · Motion 12 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-030 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-047 to rezone 552978 Grey Road 23 to permit a 250 square metre addition to an existing 500 square metre workshop for…
    • · Motion 13 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-023 be received for information; and That Council approve the recommendations to award the 2026 Capital Vehicle tenders for: 1. Single Axle Plow Truck Tender to Lewis Motor Sales Inc. in the amount o…
    • · Motion 14 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-021 be received for information; and That Council authorize the Treasurer, through Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to write off taxes and penalties and interest amounting to a total of $163.4…
    • · Motion 15 added: Be it resolved that Council split the motion and vote on the last two clauses separately.
    • · Motion 16 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-022 be received for information; and That Council deny the request by Loft Planning (on behalf of Southgate Renewables) for deferral of Township Development Charges in the amount of $335,346.25
    • · Motion 17 added: Be it resolved that Council not support requests for deferral of Development Charges for any non-residential projects; and That Council direct staff to bring back to Council a report should any provincial legislation changes or direction b…
    • · Motion 18 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-014 be received for information; and That Council waive the fees for the facility rentals for the 2027 Dundalk Homecoming events from July 30 to August 1, 2027; and That Council deem the 2027 Dundalk…
    • · Motion 19 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-015 be received for information; and That Council prohibit the permitting of Bring-Your-Own events within the Township of Southgate.
    • · Motion 20 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-016 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-050 being a by-law to establish policies and procedures with the respect to the sale and disposition of lands.
    • · Motion 21 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-017 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-052 being a by-law to authorize lease agreements between the current tenants of the Dundalk Medical and the Township.
    • · Motion 22 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report HR2026-007 be received for information; and That Council approve updates to Policy 55 Volunteer and Student Placement Policy; and That Council consider approval of By-Law 2026-048 being a by-law to approve …
    • · Motion 23 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report HR2026-008 be received for information; and That Council approve proposed updates to Policy 22 Vehicle Use and Safety Policy; and That Council consider approval of by-law 2026-049 being a by-law to approve …
    • · Motion 24 added: Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of Southgate call upon the Province of Ontario to undertake an immediate and fair review of the LCBO Convenience Outlet Program... [and] That the Province of Ontario ensure LCBO Con…
    • · Motion 25 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated May 20, 2026 save and except items 11.2 FIN2026-020 - Finance Department Update and 11.5 Municipality of Wawa - Request to Amend Land Transfer Tax Act, for information.
    • · Motion 26 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-020 be received for information.
    • · Motion 27 added: Be it resolved that Council support the correspondence from the Municipality of Wawa regarding the Request to Amend Land Transfer Tax Act; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance, …
    • · Motion 28 added: Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated May 20, 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 29 added: Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 3:21PM in order to address matters relating to A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board (Sec239(2)(c))(Subject: Acquisition of La…
    • · Motion 30 added: Be it resolved that Council proceed out of Closed Session at 4:20PM.
    • · Motion 31 added: Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-051 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 May 20, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally…
    • · Motion 32 added: Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 4:21PM.
    • · Attendance added: Kevin Green (present)
    • · Attendance added: Derek Malynyk (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kayla Best (present)
    • · Attendance added: Taylor McMann (present)
    • · Attendance added: John Watson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Cory Henry (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ken Melanson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Phil Schram (present)
    • · Attendance added: Brenna Carroll (present)
    • · 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: Lindsey Green (present)
    • · Attendance added: Victoria Mance (present)
    • · Attendance added: Holly Malynyk (present)
    • · Attendance added: Bill White (present)
    • · Participation added: Member Monica Singh Soares recuse
    • · Participation added: Member Monica Singh Soares arrive
    • · Participation added: Ken Melanson depart