East Gwillimbury

The council observed moments of silence for fallen police officers and received a deputation regarding an assisted living facility project at Jeffrey Crescent and Don Road, with developers detailing the project's evolution, design, and fundraising campaign. Council members expressed support for the inclusive housing initiative and discussed the importance of future road and intersection improvements. Additionally, the committee heard a request for a deferral regarding specific property designations within the new official plan and discussed the appropriate procedural motion to handle the request, ultimately deciding to receive the deputation as submitted.

The council meeting included a land acknowledgement and the formal recognition of the Union Street Women's Institute's 85th anniversary. Council members discussed and voted on various committee recommendations, including the award for the Hanlanding Fire Station renovations and a zoning bylaw amendment for 18363 Leslie Street. Additionally, the council passed a resolution requesting that the regional municipality review and potentially advance planned intersection improvements for Leslie Street and Don Road, considering recent and anticipated changes to traffic patterns and volumes. The meeting concluded with the consideration of various bylaws and the confirming bylaw.

The committee discussed several community announcements, including upcoming sports day events, a cross-country run stop, and the celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month. A primary focus of the meeting was the potential heritage designation of specific properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. A property owner expressed concerns regarding the transparency and engagement process for the proposed designations. Staff provided clarification on the statutory requirements for heritage designation, the selection process for identified properties, and the urgent timelines required to comply with provincial deadlines.

The public meeting is held to receive input regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application. The proposal involves changing the zoning of the property located at Manor Hampton Street and Sharon Creek Drive from residential subzones to a new residential classification to support the development of 35 townhouse units, including site-specific standards for lot frontages, side yard setbacks, and building heights.

This document outlines the Town of East Gwillimbury's Active Transportation and Trails Plan Network Update, initiated in 2021 and reported in May 2026. The plan aims to enhance infrastructure, policies, and programming for active transportation by promoting human-powered travel, healthy lifestyles, and environmentally friendly community design. Key areas of focus include inventory and analysis of existing conditions, developing an updated network with improved connections and identified corridors, creating a comprehensive trail signage strategy, and outlining a phased implementation strategy over short-term (0-5 years), medium-term (6-10 years), and long-term (10-20+ years) horizons. The update also emphasizes extensive public and stakeholder engagement to ensure community needs and safety concerns are addressed.