Regular Meeting of Council

section 38.1 of the procedure by-law to allow item 18.2 Central Park Cricket (ADM-02-26) as a motion introduced to Council.

the minutes of the following meeting of Council:

the following minutes:

the confidential minutes of the following closed meetings:

Whereas the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) is proposing a province-wide Heritage Building Grant for Housing entitled the Heritage Helping Housing Grant Program (HHHGP); and Whereas the ACO recommends that the Province create a new, application-based, matching grant program of $10 million/year to generate new housing in existing heritage assets, whether designated or not; and Whereas the HHHGP would support Ontario’s housing objectives while advancing the ACO’s strategic goal to Keep | Fix | Reuse our heritage assets; and Whereas the HHHGP would incentivize owners to revitalize vacant or underutilized heritage buildings which: • Creates new housing in existing buildings increasing the number of dwelling units; • Reuses existing structures minimizing the need for new infrastructure; • Rehabilitates older buildings making changes generally less expensive, uses local resources and creates local jobs; • Keeps older buildings helping a community enrich certain neighbourhoods visually and through new residents while enhancing their identity and growing its tourism brand and appeal; • Is a simpler and more direct way for heritage building owners to fund renovations or conservation; • Can be an alternative to the Ontario heritage property tax relief program, which has limited impact on developers though reduces municipal revenues; • Reduces carbon emissions in comparison to the demolishment of the buildings and some new construction; • Offers an incentive for owners to wor

section 40.3 of the procedure by-law to allow a staff direction that has not been reported on by staff to be put on the floor.

motion as amended Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture and the Director of Engineering to undertake a public engagement process and explore options to address resident concerns.

Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture and the Director of Engineering to pause the planned renovations at the Central Park Cricket Pitch in order to undertake a public engagement process and explore options to address resident concerns.

and file Information items, having been considered by Council:

and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below

and pass By-law Number 27-2026 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held April 21, 2026 being read a first, second and third time.

10:32 a.m. Councillor Stolte arrived 10:59 a.m. (recess), 11:07 a.m. (reconvene), 11:59 a.m. (recess), 1:00 p.m. (reconvene) Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 1:50 p.m.