High-Level Summary

The city council meeting, chaired by Councilor Osterhoff, focused on administrative approvals and a property amendment on Bath Road, featuring key inputs from city staff member Ryan. Notable participants included Councilors Jen, Gunner, Anne, Mr. Heisler, and Bob Kennedy, a property owner providing public comment.

Important Topics Discussed

1. Approval of Agenda and Minutes:

   • The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and previous minutes, noting a correction by Gunner to ensure accuracy.
   • Quote: "Mr. Heisler expressed his opinion on the design of the Edition... Can you correct that please?" – Gunner.

2. Amendment to Designation Bylaw for 4097 Bath Road:

   • Ryan outlined the amendment to confirm legal property boundaries, ensuring the conservation goals would be unaffected despite the removal of three and a half hectares to the north.
   • Quote: "Removing this three and a half hectares to the north will not impact the property’s identified attributes and its conservation goals will be conserved." – Ryan.

3. Public Comment from Bob Kennedy:

   • Bob Kennedy offered historical context and personal perspectives on his property's designation, also addressing development issues like the abandoned mill race.
   • Quote: "It's important to note the familial significance and the misconceptions about the designation's scope." – Bob Kennedy.

4. Discussion of Potential Development Concerns:

   • Gunnar highlighted infrastructure impacts, including railway noise and future high-speed rail concerns expressed by residents.
   • Quote: "All of them said that they get used to the railway noise but they didn’t appreciate... High-Speed Rail." – Gunnar.

5. Heritage and Planning Constraints:

   • Discussions included the need for preserving heritage artifacts during development, with procedural assurances that archaeological assessments were complete or ongoing.
   • Quote: “The developer has a right to belitarate any Heritage artifacts or values that are discovered...” – Gunnar.

Motions Passed, Rejected, or Deferred

• Motion to Approve Agenda:

  • Outcome: Passed unanimously.

• Motion to Approve Minutes with Amendments:

  • Outcome: Passed unanimously after noting Gunner's correction.

• Amendment to Designation Bylaw for 4097 Bath Road:

  • Outcome: Recommended for approval, minimal impact on heritage attributes noted.

Follow-Up Actions or Next Steps

• The amendment regarding 4097 Bath Road will proceed for further consultation with the property owner and council’s approval.
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping for historical attributes based on public and committee feedback.

List of Councillors Present

1. Councilor Osterhoff (online)
2. Jen
3. Gunner
4. Anne
5. Mr. Heisler
6. Other unnamed councilors ensuring a full quorum