If you were expecting extended debate tonight at Council over The Woolverton, the matter instead moved quickly. Just after the meeting opened, Mayor Jordan stepped down from the Mayor’s Chair to move a motion to defer consideration of The Woolverton.
Deputy Mayor Jacob Baradziej temporarily assumed the position of meeting Chair, allowing Jordan to put forward the deferral motion to send the matter back to the May 6, 2026 Planning & Development Committee for further public consultation and clarification of comments from the Niagara Escarpment Commission.
Councillor Charrois also had a deferral motion prepared and, along with Councillor DiFlavio, requested that additional items be added to the motion, notably details on the “cash-in-lieu” policy for parking, the project’s parking strategy, and consideration of the transportation studies.
The Motion
Moved by Mayor Jordan
Seconded by Councillor Howe
Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee minutes of April 22, 2026 and By-laws 26-27 and 26-28 be deferred to the May 6, 2026 Planning and Development Committee meeting to allow for additional public consultation, clarification of NEC comments, cash in lieu parking, parking framework, and consideration of transportation studies.
The Vote
The deferral motion on the matter was CARRIED by a vote of 7-1. Councillor Vardy was the dissenting vote, while Councillor Korstanje was not present for the meeting.
Next Steps
The application will return to the Planning & Development Committee on May 6, 2026, for further review and consultation.
It should also be noted that the statutory timelines for a municipal decision on the proposal have long expired. While the application continues to proceed through the municipal process, the applicant may have appeal rights before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
New information will be posted as it becomes available.