Planning and Environment Committee meeting, June 2, 2026
Attendance
Five members attended the meeting. Councillor Marcus Lindqvist (Ward 1) sent regrets. The committee chair is Councillor Priya Raman. General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi and Senior Planner Elena Petrova were on hand to answer questions.
Delegations
Two residents spoke in favour of the mixed-use building on Mercer Street. One member of the Old Mill Heritage Group asked about preserving the historic façade on the Tamsin Street project. All speakers were given the standard three-minute time limit.
Reports and decisions
1. Rezoning of property at 45 Tamsin Street
The committee reviewed the proposal to change the zoning for a new apartment building. Staff confirmed the project fits the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law. The committee recommended approval to City Council. Carried 5-0.
2. Site plan control exemption at 12 Tamsin Street
This request asked for an exemption from the standard site plan review process for a small commercial renovation. The committee approved it, provided the developers submit final stormwater management drawings before starting work. Carried 5-0.
3. Mixed-use development at 45 Mercer Street
The committee reviewed a plan for a building with shops on the ground floor and apartments above. The committee approved the plan with conditions. Developers must fund a public art piece and complete a traffic impact study for the area. Councillor Sidhu voted against the project due to concerns about parking. Carried 4-1.
4. Speed limit amendment on Northgate Boulevard
The committee looked at a traffic and parking by-law amendment. The proposal lowers the speed limit to 40 km/h near the Northgate Aquatic Centre to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The committee recommended the change to City Council. Carried 5-0.
5. Tamsin River floodplain mapping update
Staff presented an update on floodplain mapping along the Tamsin River. The committee directed staff to keep working with the Tamsin Valley Conservation Authority to protect shoreline properties. Carried 5-0.
By-laws
You will notice that committees do not pass final by-laws. Instead, they review proposals and send recommendations to City Council. You can track these recommendations in the next Council agenda. No by-laws were passed at this session.
Adjournment
The chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and adjourned it at 5:45 p.m.