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
  • J. Lackey, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk, was present at Town Hall
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Phillips, Manager, Economic Development
  • 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 5:30 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

  • Resolution2021-245
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the agenda and any addendums for the June 28, 2021 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

None. 

4.
Closed Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-246
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That a closed meeting of Council be held pursuant to s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:

    2021-06-14 Closed Council Minutes

    Committee Appointments - Men's Homelessness Committee, CPS-2021-048

    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
    Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO, 120 C Line and 195 Centennial - Rail line spur

    A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.


    Training - Council-Staff Relations
    The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members.

    Carried

4.1
2021-06-14 Closed Council Minutes
 

4.2
Committee Appointments - Men's Homelessness Committee, CPS-2021-048
 

4.3
Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO, 120 C Line and 195 Centennial - Rail line spur
 

4.4
Training - Council-Staff Relations
 

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.

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
 

  • Resolution2021-247
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the 2021-06-14 Closed Council Minutes be received;

    And that Confidential Report CPS-2021-048 Committee Appointments, Men’s Homelessness Committee regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, be received;

    And that Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO, 120 C Line and 195 Centennial - Rail line spur regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board, be received;

    And that Training - Council-Staff Relations relating to educating or training the members, be received;

    And that staff proceed as directed.

    Carried

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-248
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2021-06-07

    2021-06-14

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

11.1
Terrance Carter, Men's Homelessness
 

  • Terrance Carter outlined his views on the importance of a men's homelessness shelter. 

    Resolution2021-249
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That correspondence from Terrance Carter, Men's Homelessness Committee, be received.

    Carried

11.2
Shelley Wishart, Boulevard Reconstruction
 

Shelley Wishart thanked all of the business owners that supported the petition to change the timing of the boulevard brick reconstruction project. 

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
Sarah Properties Ltd., Non-decision Appeal of Applications, File: OPZ 5-19, INS-2021-042
 

  • Resolution2021-250
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report INS-2021-042, Sarah Properties Ltd., Non-decision Appeal of Applications, File: OPZ 5-19, be received;

    And that staff and the Town’s legal counsel be directed to attend any Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Pre-Hearing and/or Case Management Conference(s) convened for the appeals filed by Sarah Properties Limited for their applications to amend the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law, based on a decision not being made within the timeframes prescribed by the Planning Act;

    And that staff and legal counsel report back to Council as necessary, with respect to any update(s) concerning the status of these appeals.

    Carried

12.2
Terms of Reference: Official Plan Review Steering Committee, INS-2021-043
 

  • Resolution2021-251
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That Report INS-2021-043, Terms of Reference: Official Plan Review Steering Committee, be received;

    And that the Terms of Reference for the Official Plan Review Steering Committee as attached to Report INS-2021-043, be approved;

    And that Council appoint no more than two (2) of its members to serve on this Committee;

    And that the Terms of Reference be amended to include the addition of up to two (2) additional community members with a planning background;

    And that staff proceed with the recruitment of members pursuant to the Committee composition outlined in the amended Terms of Reference;

    And that Councillor Peters and Council Taylor be appointed as the Council representatives to the Committee;

     

    Carried

12.3
Information Update – Building Modernization and Energy Saving Collaboration, CPS-2021-049
 

  • Resolution2021-252
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That Report CPS-2021-049, Information Update - Building Modernization and Energy Saving Collaboration, dated June 28th, regarding an update on the NRCAN vendor list, be received.

    Carried

12.4
2019/20 Economic Development Report, CMS-2021-014
 

  • Resolution2021-253
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CMS-2021-014, 2019/20 Economic Development Report, be received.

    Carried

12.5
Broadway Brick Replacement Project, INS-2021-045
 

  • Resolution2021-254
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report INS-2021-045, Broadway Brick Replacement Project be received;

    And that Staff be directed to take the steps necessary to proceed with construction in the fall of 2022;

    And that Staff oversee the completion of the design of the Broadway Brick Replacement Project based on the consultant’s recommendations:

    -  Construction of a 2.2 metre wide concrete sidewalk adjacent to the buildings,
    -  Concrete extended to the curbs at the intersection bulbs including installation of tactile plates for AODA compliance, and
    -  Paving stone boulevards housing streetlights, trees and ancillary street furniture;

    And that staff report back in September of 2021 relating to the cost of reinstating the tree canopy to 1991 standards, bike racks, waste receptacles, electrical outlets, public seating, water filling stations, the Community Improvement Plan and items included in the Public Information Centre.

     

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

13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2021-255
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the following correspondence be received:

    Alison Scheel, Orangeville BIA, Tree Canopy 

    Kathy Spragett, Elderberry Street Speed Bump

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2021-256
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2021-05-20 Heritage Orangeville

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting
 

None.

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-257
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That notice be waived to allow for the introduction and consideration of a motion regarding a crosswalk to commemorate Indigenous Children as the matter is time sensitive;

    Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has identified 94 calls to action; and

    Whereas there is a responsibility for all levels of government to actively work towards truth and reconciliation; and

    Whereas action item 62 calls for education for reconciliation; and

    Whereas action item 79 calls for partnership and collaboration with local Indigenous organizations for commemoration; and

    Whereas the Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle and the locals Elders have been consulted and are supportive of this important initiative;

    Therefore, be it resolved that an orange crosswalk be installed at Broadway and First Street (design specifics TBD) to commemorate all of the Indigenous children who were stolen from their families and forced to attend residential schools and to have this crosswalk serve as an important step towards reconciliation in our community;

    And that up to $10,000.00 be allocated from the 2020 general surplus to cover the costs of the crosswalk, and that the crosswalk be installed by September 30th, 2021, the first National Day For Truth and Reconciliation.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-258
    Moved byMayor Brown
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That notice be waived to allow for the introduction and consideration of a motion regarding lighting of Town facilities as a tribute to lives lost in Residential Schools as the matter is time sensitive;

    And that the Alder Street Recreation Complex and Town Hall be washed in orange light from June 30, 2021 to July 2, 2021;

    And that Eagleheart Singers perform at dusk at 9:30 p.m. on June 30, 2021;

    And that the recording of the video be uploaded to the Town's Facebook Page and Youtube Channel;

    And that the initiative be funded in an amount up to $6,000.00 from the Community Grant Program. 

    Carried

    Mayor Brown advised that he will be making a motion at the July 12, 2021 meeting with respect to the installation of a monument at Greenwood Cemetery. 


17.
New Business
 

  • Ed Brennan, CAO requested direction with respect to the flags flying at half-mast. 

    Resolution2021-259
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byMayor Brown

    That the flags currently flying at half-mast at Town facilities be raised at dusk on July 2, 2021. 

    Carried

18.
Question Period
 

Nathan spoke to Council about the need for traffic calming on Spencer Avenue. 

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2021-260
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

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

    A by-law to Assume Roads, Works and Services in Sarah Properties Development Subdivision, RP 7M-47

    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 78-2005, Parking on one Side of the Street

    A by-law to establish fees and charges for the Clerk’s Division

    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 78-2005, Stop Sign

    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its Regular and Closed Council Meeting held on June 28, 2021

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2021-261
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

     

    Carried
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