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Councillor McArthuron this item
Councillor Walkeron this item
What was decided (30 motions)
28 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
It Resolved that the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Topic(s) for Discussion: 2024 Audited Financial Statements (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Topic(s) for Discussion: Facility Lease Agreement - 7308 Highway 26
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated June 22, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report FIN-009-2026 2024 Audited Financial Statements dated June 22, 2026; and That Council approve the Township’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements, prepared by Baker Tilly SGB LLP, as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Planning Public Meeting and the June 1, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Beelen
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in closed session regarding the Facility Lease Agreement - 7308 Highway 26.
Moved by Councillor Broderick
Carried
the automotive sector is a foundational industry in the Town of New Tecumseth and Simcoe County, with over 40 years of investment and employment support by major manufacturers, including Honda Canada Manufacturing; And Whereas the Canadian automotive industry is facing increasing pressures due to evolving global trade dynamics, tariffs, and market uncertainty, creating a need for greater economic resilience and diversification; And Whereas Canada's auto sector remains highly concentrated within North American export markets, increasing vulnerability to external trade pressures; And Whereas there is currently no unified national identity or branding that distinguishes Canadian-built vehicles in domestic or international markets, limiting awareness and competitive positioning; And Whereas the Town of New Tecumseth is the founding municipality of the Canada North Vehicles Initiative, which has been advanced in collaboration with the Simcoe County Auto Mayors to create a unified national branding and market-positioning effort for Canadian-built vehicles; And Whereas the Canada North Vehicles Initiative proposes the creation of a recognizable symbol for Canadian-made vehicles to promote domestic awareness, support export diversification, and strengthen Canada's global automotive identity; And Whereas the Town of New Tecumseth, through the Simcoe County Auto Mayors, has formally advocated to the federal government for structural improvements to the Federal Auto Strategy, including
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-013-2026 (Amendment to Site Alteration and Movement of Fill By-law 25-067 and Guidelines), dated June 22, 2026; and, That Council adopt the amended Guidelines Manual for Site Alteration and Movement of Fill as presented in Appendix B of this report; and, That Council direct staff to amend Site Alteration and Movement of Fill By-law 25-67, in accordance with the amendments outlined in Appendix A to this report and bring an amending By-law to the July 13, 2026, meeting for final approval.
Moved by Councillor Beelen, seconded by Councillor Broderick Be
Carried
McArthur Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-013-2026 (Additional Scope of Work for the Tourism Centre Roof) dated June 22, 2026; and, That Council approve the additional capital expenditure of $12,913.00 funded by the Administration Building Replacement Reserve for additional required work to the tourism centre roof.
Moved by Councillor Walker
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PB-024-2026 (Draft Plan of Subdivision Extension - Cityscape) dated June 22, 2026; and, That Council approve the extension of the Cityscape Draft Plan of Subdivision being file 2017-067-SD, for an additional five (5) year period; and, That Council approve amendments to the existing draft plan conditions as outlined in Appendix E to the report, and that notice be given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-025-2026 (Township of Clearview Official Plan 2024 - Approval of Non-Decision) dated June 22, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PB-026-2026 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Walton) dated June 22, 2026; and, That a Zoning By-law, generally consistent with the draft amendment found in Appendix ‘F’ for the lands municipally known as 5 Caddo Drive be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the July 13, 2026, meeting.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-027-2026 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Reinhart Foods)) dated June 22, 2026; and, That the proposed Zoning By-law be denied, as it does not conform to the Township’s Official Plan, for the lands municipally known as 234 Poplar Street.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Defeated
It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to draft a Zoning By-law Amendment for 234 Poplar Street, in conformance with the minimum site design criteria outlined in Appendix F to staff report PB-027-2026; and, That the By-law be brought forward at the July 13, 2026, Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Beelen Be
Carried
It Resolved that By-Law 26-42, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 22, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 22nd day of June, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen Be
Carried
It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:25 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Walker Be
Carried
Be It Resolved that the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. June 22, 2026 Council Minutes 2 of 11 Topic(s) for Discussion: 2024 Audited Financial Statements (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Topic(s) for Discussion: Facility Lease Agreement - 7308 Highway 26
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Agenda dated June 22, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report FIN-009-2026 2024 Audited Financial Statements dated June 22, 2026; and 1. That Council approve the Township’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements, prepared by Baker Tilly SGB LLP, as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Planning Public Meeting and the June 1, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Beelen, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to act in accordance with the direction provided in closed session regarding the Facility Lease Agreement - 7308 Highway 26.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Whereas the automotive sector is a foundational industry in the Town of New Tecumseth and Simcoe County, with over 40 years of investment and employment support by major manufacturers, including Honda Canada Manufacturing; And Whereas the Canadian automotive industry is facing increasing pressures due to evolving global trade dynamics, tariffs, and market uncertainty, creating a need for greater economic resilience and diversification; And Whereas Canada's auto sector remains highly concentrated within North American export markets, increasing vulnerability to external trade pressures; And Whereas there is currently no unified national identity or branding that distinguishes Canadian-built vehicles in domestic or international markets, limiting awareness and competitive positioning; June 22, 2026 Council Minutes 5 of 11 And Whereas the Town of New Tecumseth is the founding municipality of the Canada North Vehicles Initiative, which has been advanced in collaboration with the Simcoe County Auto Mayors to create a unified national branding and market- positioning effort for Canadian-built vehicles; And Whereas the Canada North Vehicles Initiative proposes the creation of a recognizable symbol for Canadian-made vehicles to promote domestic awareness, support export diversification, and strengthen Canada's global automotive identity; And Whereas the Town of New Tecumseth, through the Simcoe County Auto Mayors, has formally advocated to the federal government for structural improv
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-013-2026 (Amendment to Site Alteration and Movement of Fill By-law 25-067 and Guidelines), dated June 22, 2026; and, 1. That Council adopt the amended Guidelines Manual for Site Alteration and Movement of Fill as presented in Appendix B of this report; and, 2. That Council direct staff to amend Site Alteration and Movement of Fill By-law 25-67, in accordance with the amendments outlined in Appendix A to this report and bring an amending By-law to the July 13, 2026, meeting for final approval.
Moved by Councillor Beelen, seconded by Councillor Broderick
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-013-2026 (Additional Scope of Work for the Tourism Centre Roof) dated June 22, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the additional capital expenditure of $12,913.00 funded by the Administration Building Replacement Reserve for additional required work to the tourism centre roof.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor McArthur
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PB-024-2026 (Draft Plan of Subdivision Extension - Cityscape) dated June 22, 2026; and, June 22, 2026 Council Minutes 9 of 11 1. That Council approve the extension of the Cityscape Draft Plan of Subdivision being file 2017-067-SD, for an additional five (5) year period; and, 2. That Council approve amendments to the existing draft plan conditions as outlined in Appendix E to the report, and that notice be given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-025-2026 (Township of Clearview Official Plan 2024 - Approval of Non-Decision) dated June 22, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PB-026-2026 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Walton) dated June 22, 2026; and, 1. That a Zoning By-law, generally consistent with the draft amendment found in Appendix ‘F’ for the lands municipally known as 5 Caddo Drive be presented to Council for consideration and approval at the July 13, 2026, meeting.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive June 22, 2026 Council Minutes 10 of 11 report # PB-027-2026 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Reinhart Foods)) dated June 22, 2026; and, 1. That the proposed Zoning By-law be denied, as it does not conform to the Township’s Official Plan, for the lands municipally known as 234 Poplar Street.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Walker
Defeated
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby direct staff to draft a Zoning By-law Amendment for 234 Poplar Street, in conformance with the minimum site design criteria outlined in Appendix F to staff report PB-027-2026; and, 1. That the By-law be brought forward at the July 13, 2026, Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Beelen
Carried
Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-42, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 22, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 22nd day of June, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Broderick, seconded by Councillor Dineen
Carried
Be It Resolved that the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:25 p.m. June 22, 2026 Council Minutes 11 of 11
Moved by Deputy Mayor Van Staveren, seconded by Councillor Walker