Council Meeting Minutes

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Electronic and In-Person Participation - Council
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
(Mayor and Clerk at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Orangeville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • Mayor L. Post
  • Deputy Mayor T. Taylor
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • Councillor A. Macintosh
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor R. Stevens
Members Absent:
  • Councillor T. Prendergast
Staff Present:
  • J. Bramley, Supervisor, By-law Enforcement and Licensing
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • J. Lavecchia Smith, Deputy Clerk
  • A. Minichillo, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, Information Technology Technician
  • L. Raftis, Assistant Clerk
  • H. Savage, General Manager, Community Services
  • D. Smith, CAO
  • B. Ward, Manager, Planning

1.
Call To Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2024-276
    Moved byCouncillor Stevens
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That the agenda and any addendums for the December 16, 2024 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
Closed Meeting

 

None.

5.
Open Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

 

6.
Singing of National Anthem

 

David Nairn, Theatre Orangeville provided a pre-recorded version of the National Anthem which was played. 

7.
Land Acknowledgement

 

The Mayor acknowledged the treaty lands and territory of the Williams Treaty Nations and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The Mayor also recognized that Dufferin County is the traditional territory of the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee, and is home to many Indigenous people today.

8.
Announcements by Chair

 

Mayor Post advised the gallery and viewing audience with respect to the public nature of Council Meetings and that it is webcast. Mayor Post also provided instructions with respect to muting and unmuting during the meeting.

9.
Rise and Report

 

None.

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the minutes of the following meeting be approved:

11.
Question Period

 

Matthew Smith, McCarthy Street asked a question regarding the Mill Creek stabilization and flood mitigation project referenced in the 2024 Third Quarter Capital Progress Report.

12.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

None.

13.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Resolution2024-278
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration.

    Items Removed: 13.1.1, 13.1.8, 13.1.9, and 13.1.11.

    Carried Unanimously

13.1
Staff Reports

 

13.1.1
Orangeville Fire Services Model, CAO-2024-012

 
  • Resolution2024-279
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CAO-2024-012, Orangeville Fire Services Model, be received; and

    That Council affirm its support for the current Orangeville Fire Services model; and

    That this report and motion be circulated to the County of Dufferin and member municipalities.

    Carried

13.1.2
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 2024 Annual Report & Proposed 2025 Work Plan, CMS-2024-028

 

  • That report CMS-2024-028, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 2024 Annual Report & Proposed 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

    That the 2025 Work Plan for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, be approved.

    Carried through consent


13.1.3
2025 Interim Property Tax Report, CPS-2024-072

 

  • That report CPS-2024-072, 2025 Interim Property Tax Report, be received;

    And that Council pass a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of interim taxes required.

    Carried through consent


13.1.4
Mid-term Procedure By-law Review, CPS-2024-073

 

  • That report CPS-2024-073, Mid-term Procedure By-law Review, be received; and

    That Council direct staff to amend the procedure by-law.

    Carried through consent


13.1.5
2024 Third Quarter Operating Fund Variance Report, CPS-2024-084

 

  • That report CPS-2024-084, 2024 Third Quarter Operating Fund Variance Report, be received.

    Carried through consent


13.1.6
Mobile Food Vendors By-law Review, CPS-2024-091

 

  • That report CPS-2024-091, Mobile Food Vendors By-law Review, be received; and

    That a public meeting be held to obtain input from the public on the proposed Mobile Food Vendor By-law; and

    That staff report back to Council on the comments and feedback received.

    Carried through consent


13.1.7
OSPCA Kennel and Lease Agreement, CPS-2024-092

 

  • That report CPS-2024-092, OSPCA Kennel and Lease Agreement, be received; and

    That Council approve entering into a 10-year lease for service agreement with the OSPCA.

    Carried through consent


13.1.8
2024 Third Quarter Capital Progress Report, CPS-2024-094

 
  • Resolution2024-280
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That report CPS-2024-094, 2024 Third Quarter Capital Progress Report, be received.

    Carried

13.1.9
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Annual Report, CPS-2024-095

 
  • Resolution2024-281
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That report CPS-2024-095, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Annual Report, be received; and

    That the EDI Strategy, be approved; and

    That staff continue with implementation of the strategy; and

    That staff offer transition opportunities for existing EDI Committee members that ensures members can remain meaningfully involved in advancing the goals of the EDI Strategy through various channels; and

    That after a meeting is held to facilitate transition, the EDI Committee be dissolved; and

    That Council thank the Committee members for their contributions in fulfilling the workplan mandate of the EDI Committee.

    Carried Unanimously

13.1.10
Heritage Orangeville 2024 Annual Report & Proposed 2025 Work Plan, INS-2024-060

 

  • That report INS-2024-060, Heritage Orangeville 2024 Annual Report & Proposed 2025 Work Plan, be received; and

    That the 2025 Work Plan for the Heritage Orangeville Committee, be approved.

    Carried through consent


13.1.11
Update on the York Street Heritage Conservation District Request, INS-2024-062

 
  • Resolution2024-282
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That report INS-2024-062, Update on the York Street Heritage Conservation District Request, be received; and

    That staff continue with the York Street Heritage Conservation District (HCD) process and report back with a project work plan and budget for an HCD Study and Plan in February 2025; and

    That staff identify a preferred approach to reviewing the Municipal Non-Designated Heritage Registry properties in February 2025.

    Carried Unanimously

13.2
Correspondence

 

13.3
Committee/Board Minutes

 

14.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

None.

15.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

None.

16.
Announcements

 

Councillor Andrews advised that Members of Council will be at Orangeville Zehrs on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to support the Salvation Army kettle drive.

Councillor Sherwood advised that the 2025 Heritage Orangeville calendars are now available.

Mayor Post advised that the next Council meeting is January 27, 2025 and wished everyone a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and happy new year.

17.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2024-283
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.

    Carried Unanimously

18.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2024-284
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That the meeting be adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

    Carried
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