Council Meeting Minutes

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Electronic Meeting
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
(Mayor and Clerk at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Orangeville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • Mayor S. Brown, was present at Town Hall
  • Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • Councillor G. Peters
  • Councillor L. Post
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor T. Taylor
Staff Present:
  • E. Brennan, CAO
  • D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor, was present at Town Hall
  • D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk, was present at Town Hall
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, IT Technician
  • N. Syed, Treasurer
  • B. Ward, Manager, Planning
  • T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk

1.
Call To Order
 

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

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

  • Resolution2021-312
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the agenda and any addendums for the September 27, 2021 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

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 traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people including the Ojibway, Potawatomi and Odawa of the Three Fires Confederacy as well as Truth and Reconciliation Day being September 30, 2021.

8.
Announcements by Chair
 

Mayor Brown advised the gallery and viewing audience with respect to the public nature of Council Meetings and that it is webcast.

9.
Rise and Report
 

None. 

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-313
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2021-09-13 Council Minutes

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

Note: Matters on the agenda were dealt with in a different order due to the disclosure of pecuniary interest declared by Mayor Brown. 

11.1
Heather Hayes, Executive Director, Orangeville Food Bank, Hunger Awareness and Food Insecurity
 

Heather Hayes, Executive Director, Orangeville Food Bank outlined accomplishments of the food bank over the past year and provided an overview of the issue of food insecurity.

11.2
Matthew Melchior, Primacare, Headwaters Seniors Housing Campus of Care
 

  • Matthew Melchior, Primacare outlined the benefits to the community of the proposed Headwaters Seniors Housing Campus of Care on the town owned Humber Lands. 

    Resolution2021-314
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That Council give leave to allow Terrance Carter to delegate on a matter listed on the Council agenda. 

    Carried

11.3
Terrance Carter, Men's Homelessness
 

Terrance Carter provided his support to the Notice of Motion listed on the Council agenda relating to men's homelessness. 

Deputy Mayor Macintosh assumed the chair. 

11.4
Andrea Sinclair, MHBC Planning, Agent for Applicant in support of Application RZ-2021-01
 This item has conflict.

  • Mayor Brown declared a conflict on this item. (My son Spencer is a partner in the ownership of 41 William Street.)

Note: Mayor Brown turned off his camera and microphone during discussion of this matter. 

Andrea Sinclair, MHBC Planning, provided her support for Application RZ-2021-01, 41 William Street and provided confirmation that a comprehensive tree planting plan will be completed. 

11.5
Spencer Brown, in support of Application RZ-2021-01
 This item has conflict.

  • Mayor Brown declared a conflict on this item. (My son Spencer is a partner in the ownership of 41 William Street.)

Note: Mayor Brown turned off his camera and microphone during discussion of this matter. 

Spencer Brown spoke in support of Application RZ-2021-01, 41 William Street. 

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
41 William Street, Recommendation Report, RZ-2021-01, INS-2021-054
 This item has conflict.

  • Mayor Brown declared a conflict on this item. (My son Spencer is a partner in the ownership of 41 William Street.  )

  • Note: Mayor Brown turned off his camera and microphone during discussion of this matter. 

    Resolution2021-315
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2021-054, 41 William Street, Recommendation Report, RZ-2021-01, be received;

    And that the Zoning By-law Amendment Application (RZ-2021-01), be approved;

    And that Council pass a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 22-90, as amended, to rezone Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Plan No. 216, Town of Orangeville, County of Dufferin, municipally known as 41 William Street, from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone, to Residential Third Density (R3) Zone, with Special Provision 24.228 and subject to a Holding (H) Symbol, to permit an additional detached and semi-detached dwelling.

    Yes (3)Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, and Councillor Sherwood
    No (3)Councillor Post, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
    Defeated (3 to 3)

12.2
Broadway Brick Replacement Project Update, INS-2021-052
 

  • Resolution2021-316
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That all 23 receptacles be replaced and that the number of water filling stations be reduced to one:

    And that the bike rack designs incorporate arts and culture;

    And that the Orangeville BIA contribute $50,000 to the cost.

     

     

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-317
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2021-052, Broadway Brick Replacement Project Update be received;
    And that Staff be directed to include for Council’s consideration a project in the 2022 capital budget for the allowance of the ancillary street furniture items as set out in report INS-2021-052, as amended 

    Carried

12.3
ICIP Public Transit Stream Funding Agreement, CPS-2021-069
 

  • Resolution2021-318
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report CPS-2021-069, dated September 27, 2021, ICIP Public Transit Stream Funding Agreement, be received;

    And that Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for funding.

    Carried

12.4
New Businesses in Orangeville May 1 – August 31, 2021, CMS-2021-018
 

  • Resolution2021-319
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report CMS-2021-018 dated September 27, 2021, be received.

    Carried

12.5
Humber Lands: Primacare Proposal and Options for Determining Future Land Use(s), INS-2021-053
 

  • Resolution2021-320
    Moved byMayor Brown
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report INS-2021-053, Humber Lands, Primacare Proposal and Options for Determining Future Land Use(s), be received;

    And that Council direct staff to proceed with Option 1 as outlined in report INS-2021-053 to pursue discussions with Primacare to facilitate a proposed development concept for the Humber Lands;

    And that Council direct the CAO to pursue negotiations with Primacare for the purchase of up to one half of the Humber Lands for fair market value and to report back to Council on the progress of these negotiations. 

    Carried Unanimously

12.6
Vaccination Policy for Members of Council, Local Boards and Committees, CAO-2021-009
 

  • Resolution2021-321
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the Vaccination Policy outlined in report CAO-2021-009 be amended to provide that a member of Council that fails to get vaccinated or chooses not to disclose their vaccination status and does not qualify for an exemption in accordance with the Town's Accommodation Policy for grounds protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code, which includes confirmed medical reasons, creed and exceptional circumstances payment of remuneration shall be suspended.    

    Yes (6)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
    No (1)Councillor Sherwood
    Carried (6 to 1)
  • Resolution2021-322
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CAO-2021-009, Vaccination Policy for Members of Council, Boards and Committees, be received;

    And that the Vaccination Policy for Members of Council, Boards and Committees as amended, be adopted. 

    Yes (6)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
    No (1)Councillor Sherwood
    Carried (6 to 1)

    Council recessed from 9:06 p.m. to 9:12 p.m.


  • Note: The Mayor recused himself and Deputy Mayor Macintosh assumed the Chair. 

     

    Resolution2021-323
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report INS-2021-054, 41 William Street, Recommendation Report, RZ-2021-01, be received;

     

    Carried Unanimously

    The Mayor resumed the Chair.


13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2021-324
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That correspondence listed as 13. 1 Town of Mono, Vaccination Policy, 13.2 Orangeville BIA, Boulevard Reconstruction Project, 13.3 Sylvia Bradley, Men's Homelessness and 13.4 Pastor Kerry Duffield, Men's Homelessness, be received.

     

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2021-325
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That the minutes of the 2021-06-03 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Minutes, the 2021-06-17 Heritage Orangeville Committee Minutes, the 2021-07-22 Heritage Orangeville Committee Minutes, the 2021-08-25 Men's Homelessness Committee Minutes and the 2021-06-15 Orangeville Police Services Board Minutes, be received. 

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting
 

15.1
Mayor Brown, Men's Homelessness
 

  • Resolution2021-326
    Moved byMayor Brown
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That item 15.1 Mayor Brown, Men's Homelessness be deferred to the October 4, 2021 Council - Public Meeting;

    And that members of the County of Dufferin be invited to attend the October 4, 2021 Council - Public Meeting. 

    Carried

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

Mayor Brown advised that he will be making a motion at the October 18, 2021 meeting regarding Graffiti.

17.
New Business
 

Councillor Andrews advised that the Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle is holding a vigil on September 30, 2021 at the Alder Recreation Centre for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. 

Councillor Andrews advised that Terry O'Reilly is hosting a virtual presentation on creative problem solving. More information can be found on the Town of Orangeville website.  

18.
Question Period
 

Adam Thompson expressed a concern about people are tripping over trailer hitches. Mr. Thompson also advised about the upcoming Orangeville Christmas Market in November. 

Margo Young outlined concerns about the vaccination policy. 

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2021-327
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the by-laws listed below be read three times and finally passed:


    A By-law to amend By-law 021-2019 to confirm appointments to various Boards and Committees    
     
    A By-law to authorize the execution of the TPA for the ICIP: Public Transit Stream    
      
    A by-law to permit the Kin Club of Orangeville to hold a road toll fundraising event at the intersections of Third Street and Fourth Avenue on October 2, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
        
    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its Regular Council Meeting held on September 27, 2021

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2021-328
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the meeting be adjourned at 10:02 p.m.

     

    Carried
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