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Issue Timeline: land_use_planning

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2 civic action(s) on land_use_planning across 1 meeting(s) (2026-04-13).

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2026-04-13 — Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes)

Defend Dresden litigation (vote; carried (16-0))

MovedCouncillor McGrailSecondedCouncillor Jubenville"That
Council direct administration to:
defend the court application in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to dispute that the property at 29831 Irish School Road has Legal Non-Conforming Use status; and
seek a declaration from the Court confirming that York1’s proposal to develop a waste and recycling facility at 29831 Irish School Road requires land use plannings approvals, including zoning, official plan and site plan, from Municipal Council under the Ontario Planning Act.
Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Legal Services to use such funding as may be required for legal, expert and related costs to oppose the York1 landfill and waste proposal from the Insurance and Risk Reserve and Strategic Reserve, to a maximum of $250,000."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor ThompsonMotion Carried (16 to 0)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

50 Indian Creek Road West OLT decision (agenda_item; received)

This report was received for information.

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(b)