Brock Mission Project - Chemong Rd

On February 3, 2025, at Brock Mission's request, Mayor Jeff Leal invokes Strong Mayor powers to rezone 738 Chemong Road and exempt the project from normal site-plan controls, fast-tracking a six-storey, 52-unit transitional housing project proposed by Brock Mission which is located adjacent to Cameron House - an emergency shelter for women.

After the Open House—held only four days before the vote—where residents and City Councillors alike first learned project details, Councillor Joy LaChica calls the project a backroom deal.

The City Council meeting descends into procedural chaos. A bylaw is changed without notification moments before the meeting, delegations are interrupted, and City Councillors are prevented from debating the use of Strong Mayor powers themselves.

Despite a strong majority of City Council voting against the project — including the two co-chairs of the homelessness portfolio — the Mayor’s decision overrides them.

Voted to proceed:

Mayor Jeff Leal

Councilor Gary Baldwin

Councilor Lesley Parnell

Councilor Kevin Duguay

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