Planning and Development Committee Meeting - November 19, 2025 High-level summary - The committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, received information on two consolidations (Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw), and scheduled the next meeting for January 14, 2026. Key bylaw numbers included PA25-35 and PA25-36, with Zoning Bylaw 14-45 referenced in the consolidation discussion.

Key topics discussed (with relevant file/bylaw numbers and quotes) 1) Indigenous land acknowledgment - The meeting opened with a land acknowledgment recognizing Indigenous peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, emphasizing wise stewardship of the land. - Quote: "The regional municipality of Niagara and the town of Ginsby stand with all indigenous people past and present in promoting the wise stewardship on the lands on which we live." - Impact note: Sets the tone for community engagement and acknowledges local history, though no specific policy changes were adopted during this item.

2) Approval of Agenda and Previous Minutes - Administrative decisions to move forward with the agenda and to receive minutes from two prior meetings. - Quote: "Resolved that the following minutes be received... All in favor? That's carried." - File/bylaw references: None specific to policy changes in this item; confirms record-keeping and meeting procedures.

3) Official Plan Consolidation (File PA25-35) - Discussion centered on consolidating the town’s Official Plan to simplify and update the document for easier reference. - Status: Report received for information; no further questions or debate recorded. - Quote: "Resolve that report PA25-35 Ginsby official plan consolidation November 2025 dated November 19th, 2025, be received for information. All in favor? That's carried." - File reference: PA25-35. - Impact note: Affects how planning guidance is presented to residents and developers, though the item was informational in this meeting.

4) Zoning Bylaw Consolidation (File PA25-36; Zoning Bylaw 14-45) - Rationale for consolidation explained by staff: there have been numerous changes over time, so consolidation makes the document easier to read. - Additional residential units: The bylaw for additional residential units was confirmed to be in place. - Key quote: "The reason for the consolidation is we try and do these more regularly, but because there were so many changes to the official plan and the zoning bylaw all throughout, it just made it simpler for everybody to read." - Status: Report received for information; no further questions or debate documented. - File reference: PA25-36; Zoning Bylaw 14-45. - Impact note: Consolidation can affect interpretation and use of zoning rules by residents and developers; however, the item was informational this meeting.

5) Next meeting scheduled - The next Planning and Development Committee meeting is set for January 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. - Impact note: Gives residents a chance to participate or track upcoming discussions; no public input specifics were provided at this meeting.

Opportunities for public input - No formal opportunities for public consultation were advertised during this meeting. The summary notes that residents may have opportunities to provide input on future planning and development matters at subsequent meetings, but no direct contact or email addresses were listed for citizen input at this time.

Files and bylaws mentioned - Official Plan Consolidation: File PA25-35 - Zoning Bylaw Consolidation: File PA25-36; Zoning Bylaw 14-45 - Additional residential units are noted as being in place within the zoning discussion.

Motions and outcomes - Approval of Agenda - Motion: "Resolve the agenda for the November 19th, 2025, Planning and Development Committee be approved." - Outcome: Passed. - Approval of Previous Minutes - Motion: "Resolved that the following minutes be received: Planning and Development Committee October 15, 2025, and Ginsby Heritage Advisory Committee October 27, 2025." - Outcome: Passed. - Official Plan Consolidation (PA25-35) - Motion: "Resolve that report PA25-35 Ginsby official plan consolidation November 2025 dated November 19th, 2025, be received for information." - Outcome: Passed. - Zoning Bylaw Consolidation (PA25-36) - Motion: "Resolve the report PA25-36 Zoning Bylaw 14-45 consolidation November 2025 dated November 19th, 2025, be received for information." - Outcome: Passed.

Councillors present - Mayor (name not provided) - Councillor Potter - Councillor Bradzy

Follow-up actions - Next Planning and Development Committee meeting: January 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. - No additional follow-up actions explicitly listed beyond scheduling.