Key Decisions & Delays
The city council's joint property asset committee discussed a proposed $600,000 multi-use court facility at Dundas Valley Secondary School, but the project cannot proceed without new funding sources. The school board expressed support but confirmed they cannot contribute financially.
The committee voted to refer the project to the Public Works Committee for consideration in the 2027 capital budget cycle. Additionally, two significant items affecting residents—the Brightside Park football field project and stormwater fee implementation—were both delayed until June 2026.
Topics Discussed
Dundas Valley Secondary School Court Revitalization
The committee reviewed a feasibility study for converting closed tennis courts into a multi-use facility for basketball, tennis, and pickleball, costing approximately $600,000. Director Steve Savor stated the project "cannot proceed without new funding and a formal partnership agreement" due to capital backlog pressures. HWDSB Chair Felix Miller confirmed support but noted, "we are currently not in a position to support via funding." The project was referred to the Public Works Committee for the 2027 budget cycle.
Pickleball Noise and Setback Requirements
Manager Wes Kindred outlined strict requirements for pickleball courts due to noise, stating, "we want to see 150 meters set back from residential properties for pickle ball play." Initial analysis suggests the proposed location may meet this requirement. Scheduling for shared school and community use will be determined in a formal agreement.
Brightside Park Football Field Project Delayed
The Brightside Park football field project has been postponed to June 11, 2026. Trustee Miller expressed disappointment over the decade-long delay, noting that "year by year we've been expecting to see updates from the Ministry of the Environment around the remediation at that site."
Stormwater Fee Implementation Postponed
The stormwater fee implementation has been delayed until 2027. Director Savor explained that the legal department needs additional time to complete necessary work. Residents will not see this new fee on their bills in the current year.
Motion Supporting School Board Trustees
Councillor Wang introduced a motion to support the role of trustees in maintaining a transparent education system. Trustee White stated it was "well-received by trustees to know that another locally elected body as important as city council would support the existence of a school board." Trustee Miller added that both bodies have seen an "overreach from the province."
Motions
- Passed: Receive correspondence regarding feasibility study for Dundas Valley Secondary School court revitalization.
- Passed: Refer DVSS court revitalization project to Public Works Committee for consideration in 2027 capital budget cycle.
- Passed: Approve Joint Property Asset Committee Terms of Reference updates (March 2026).
- Passed: Approve committee minutes from June 3rd and November 4th, 2025.
Attendees
- Councillor Wang, Councillor Tison
- Trustee Miller (Chair, HWDSB, Ward 13), Trustee White, Trustee Tut
- Director Steve Savor, Wes Kindred (Manager, Landscape Architectural Services), Associate Director Gerard
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