Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended to reorder the agenda by moving staff report BES2025-013 Canine By- law Amendments following Item 6. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest.

Be it resolved that Staff Report BES2025-013 be received for information; and That Council receive the draft amendments to the Canine Control By-law and Fees and Charges By-law as presented; and That Council consider the final amendments to both by- laws at the September 17, 2025, Council meeting.

Be it resolved that the Community First Housing - Affordable Housing Presentation from Liz Buckton, Senior Policy Planner Grey County be received for information.

Be it resolved that the Community First Housing - Affordable Housing Presentation from Marilyn Struthers, Institute of South Georgian Bay, Social Finance Committee be received for information.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 10:38 AM in order to address matters relating to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Sec239(2)(e))(Subject: Litigation Update) and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Sec239(2)(c))(Subject: Disposition of Land Update); and That all those required remain in attendance.

Be it resolved that Council proceed out of closed session at 11:21 AM.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIRE2025-011 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of the proposed Firework By-law exemption request received from Full Throttle Motor Speedway for September 20th, 2025; and That Council consider approval of the proposed Firework By-law exemption request received from Full Throttle Motor Speedway for September 27th, 2025.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDO2025-008 be received for information; and That Council approve the funding application for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program to promote the rehabilitation of buildings and streetscapes in downtown Dundalk; and That Council contribute $35,000 from the Community Reserve Fund to match the province’s funding contribution to the project should the application be successful in the 2026 budget. Yay (3): Mayor Milne, Deputy Mayor Dobreen, and Councillor Singh Soares Nay (3): Councillor Rice, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor John Absent (1): Councillor Shipston

Be it resolved that Council proceed past noon.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-070 be received for information; and That Council direct Staff to commence a Zoning By-law amendment to clarify rules for more than one (1) dwelling unit above or behind commercial uses in the Downtown Core.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-072 be received for information; and That Council approve By-law 2025-093 to replace the existing provisions of the Agricultural-1 Exception 425 Zone applicable to the existing area zoned to permit an On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU) at 733102 Southgate Sideroad 73 and permit a maximum 750 square metre On- Farm Diversified Use (workshop, power room, skid steer room, and office), 500 square metre outdoor storage area; and That the Agricultural-1 Exception 425 Zone be relocated to permit a reduced front yard from 40 to 30 metres from the proposed workshop to the front lot line; and That Site Plan Approval apply to the On-Farm Diversified Use and that a Stage 1 Archeological Study be provided as a condition of site plan approval.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2025-028 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-092 with no objection to an application for a Tile Drainage Loan for Richard & Kelly Brodrecht for the property municipally known as 106023 Southgate Rd 10, Dundalk, in the amount of $50,000.00, subject to the availability of funds.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2025-029 be received for information; and That Council approve the Draft Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Township of Southgate’s Trust Funds for Year ended December 31, 2023, as presented.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2025-027 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of the amendment to the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Be it resolved that Staff Report HR2025-006 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law No. 2025-094 being a by-law to approve Policy No. 18 - CAO Performance Review Policy.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated September 3, 2025, save and except items 13.11 City of St. Catharines - AMO re: Elect Respect Pledge for information.

Be it resolved that the correspondence from the City of St. Catharine’s regarding the Elect Respect pledge be received and supported with the following adjustments as outlined below: WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials and municipal staff are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassm

Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated September 3, 2025, 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.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-095 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 September 3, 2025 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.

Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 12:57PM.