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 T. Prendergast
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor R. Stevens
Staff Present:
  • D. Currie, Manager, Capital Works
  • T. Dulisse, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • R. Gill, Software Development Engineer
  • M. Jhajj, Deputy Treasurer
  • P. Kelly, Treasurer
  • C. Khan, Town Clerk
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • K. Lemire, Manager, Economic Development and Culture
  • T. MacDonald, Deputy Clerk
  • J. McGibbon, Manager, Communications
  • C. Moore, Acting General Manager, Corporate Services
  • S. Pihel, Project Manager, Capital Works
  • 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 5:45 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2023-296
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That the agenda and any addendums for the October 16, 2023 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried Unanimously

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
Closed Meeting

 
  • Resolution2023-297
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    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:

    2023-08-14 Closed Council Minutes

    Confidential Report - Rail Spur Lands at 33 Centennial Road, CAO-2023-011

    Confidential Report - Rail Spur Land behind 40 to 50 Centennial Rd. Update, CAO-2023-012

    Confidential Verbal Report - David Smith, CAO - Public Office Holders

    Carried Unanimously

4.1
2023-08-14 Closed Council Minutes

 

4.2
Confidential Report - Rail Spur Lands at 33 Centennial Road, CAO-2023-011

 

4.3
Confidential Report - Rail Spur Land behind 40 to 50 Centennial Rd. Update, CAO-2023-012

 

4.4
Confidential Verbal Report - David Smith, CAO - Public Office Holders

 

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.

8.1
Recognition of Accomplishment to Robin Berger and Nina Little 

 

Mayor Post recognized Robin Berger and Nina Little for their dedication and services to Dufferin and Orangeville families as Lactation Specialist and Infant and Child Development.

8.2
Recognition of Aksel Ebbe

 

Mayor Post welcomed Aksel Ebbe to Orangeville, Exchange Student sponsored by the Orangeville Rotary Club of Orangeville. Mari-Anne Tate, Orangeville Rotary Club spoke to the Rotary Exchange Student Program and other Rotary Club community initiatives in the Town.

9.
Rise and Report

 
  • Resolution2023-298
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That the minutes of the 2023-08-14 Closed Council minutes be approved;

    And that confidential report CAO-2023-011, Rail Spur Lands at 33 Centennial Road, 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 confidential report CAO-2023-012, Rail Spur Land behind 40 to 50 Centennial Rd. Update 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 Council declare the closed rail spur located behind 40 to 50 Centennial Road as surplus to the needs of the municipality;

    And that Council direct staff to provide notice to the public in accordance with the Town’s Notice Policy;

    And that confidential verbal report from David Smith, CAO, Public Office Holders regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, be received;

    And that staff proceed as directed.

    Carried Unanimously

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

 
  • Resolution2023-299
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2023-09-11 Council Meeting Minutes

    Carried Unanimously

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

11.1
Derek Currie, Manager, Capital Works - Pavement Management Update

 

Derek Currie, Manager, Capital Works provided a presentation with respect to the Pavement Management program. Mr. Currie spoke to the goals and objectives of the program, facts regarding Orangeville roads, pavement condition index, road maintenance, funding needs, and answered questions from Council.

11.2
David Nairn, Director, Theatre Orangeville - Theatre Orangeville Update

 

David Nairn, Director, Theatre Orangeville provided Council with an update on Theatre Orangeville and spoke to upcoming school visits, accessibility improvements to the Opera House, and the usage since 2019. Mr. Nairn thanked Council and staff for their continued partnership, advised the public of the upcoming 'Twas the Night Gala on Saturday, November 25th and answered questions from Council.

11.3
Anthony Zambito, 303-70 First Street - Crosswalk on Dawson Road

 

Anthony Zambito, 303-70 First Street provided a presentation with respect to implementing a crosswalk on Dawson Road and spoke to the area of Dawson Street and Centre Street, traffic concerns, the benefits of a pedestrian crosswalk, and answered questions from Council.

11.4
Anthony Zambito, 303-70 First Street - #1MillionMarch4Children

 

Anthony Zambito, 303-70 First Street provided a presentation with respect to the #1MillionMarch4Children that took place on September 20, 2023 in Orangeville and spoke to the history of the #1MillionMarch4Children, education policies, public reactions, articles in the media, Canada's Premier Youth Social Advocacy Organization, and untrue claims in the media.

11.5
Frank Nagy, 312 Howard Crescent - Garbage Bins on Residential Properties and Proposed Changes

 

Frank Nagy, 312 Howard Crescent expressed concern with respect to commercial size garbage bins on residential properties, the history of his concern, recommendations relating to strengthening the Zoning by-law with respect to construction bins in Town, and answered questions from Council.

11.6
Mary Rowan, 84 Lakeview Court - The Million March 4 Children

 

Mary Rowan, 84 Lakeview Court spoke to The Million March 4 Children, the goal of the march, elimination SOGI 123 from the school curriculum and provided a brief personal history to Council. 

12.
Question Period

 

Noel Ramsey, 15 Fead Street expressed concern with parking in school zones and asked if By-law Officers can enforce differently than they have in the past. David Smith, CAO advised that By-law Officers have been on site of various schools and have issued tickets. Mr. Ramsey expressed concern specifically at Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) and Princess Elizabeth Public School and suggested a sidewalk be implemented on Faulkner Street. Deputy Mayor Taylor advised that in the past, residents were opposed to implementing a sidewalk on Faulkner Street and suggested Mr. Ramsey complete a petition to implement a sidewalk and bring it to Council.

Matthew Smith, 38 McCarthy Street asked if the road reconstruction projects presented to Council include the construction of a sidewalk on the roads that do not currently have one. Derek Currie, Manager, Capital Works answered in the affirmative and that they are included in the cost.

Graciela Cardenas-Mustapha, 27 Hewitt Street spoke to an email sent to Council on September 14, 2023 inviting Council to attend the march on September 20, 2023. Ms. Cardenas-Mustapha inquired as to why Council did not address the attendees of the march on that day.

Jeremy Glass, 648 Main Street East, Shelburne spoke to the video shared on social media by Mayor Post and asked Mayor Post to retract her statement or apologize to the public. 

Anthony Zambito, 303-70 First Street asked if Council has seen photo or video evidence showing that Orangeville's One Million Marchers committee vandalizes and harass the occupants of Princess Elizabeth Public School (PEPS) on September 20, 2023. Mr. Zambito further asked if Council had communicated with the Upper Grand District School Board, the Ontario Provincial Police, or Youth Activist Corporated about the events that took place at PEPS on September 20, 2023. Mr. Zambito further asked Mayor Post about her remarks. Mayor Post advised she stands by her remarks.

Dympna Carolan, 48 Blue Heron Drive asked why Council did not answer questions from the public with respect to the march that took place on September 20, 2023. Mayor Post advised that she is open to dialogue and to answer any questions from the community.

Note: Council recessed from 8:36 p.m. to 8:46 p.m.

13.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Resolution2023-300
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That all Consent Agenda items for the October 16, 2023 Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received;

    And that the month of October be proclaimed as Probus Recognition Month.

    Carried Unanimously

13.1
Staff Reports

 

13.1.1
Council Tasks, CPS-2023-063

 

  • That report CPS-2023-063, Council Tasks, be received.

13.1.2
Town of Orangeville Pavement Management Program, INS-2023-058

 

  • That report INS-2023-058, Town of Orangeville Pavement Management Program, be received.

13.2
Correspondence

 

13.3
Committee/Board Minutes

 

14.
Staff Reports

 

14.1
Community Group Pavement Markings Update, CMS-2023-042

 
  • Resolution2023-301
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That report CMS-2023-042, Community Group Pavement Markings Update, be received.

    And that Council direct Staff to review future recommendations made by community groups and provide recommendations for Council consideration when appropriate.

    Carried Unanimously

14.2
Hansen Boulevard & Edgewood Valley Update, INS-2023-060

 
  • Resolution2023-302
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That report INS-2023-060, Hansen Boulevard and Edgewood Valley Update, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

14.3
Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations, Feedback Request, INS-2023-064

 
  • Resolution2023-303
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That report INS-2023-064, Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations, Feedback Request, be received;

    And that staff be directed to submit the comments contained in Attachment no. 3 to this report, and the letter from Mayor Post to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (correspondence item 13.2.9), in response to their request. 

    Carried Unanimously

14.4
Joint Municipal Water Supply Management Model: Tier 3 Update, INS-2023-065

 
  • Resolution2023-304
    Moved byCouncillor Stevens
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That report INS-2023-065, Joint Municipal Water Supply Management Model: Tier 3 Update, be received;

    And that Council direct Staff to proceed with updating the Tier 3 Water Budget Study as set out in Report INS-2023-065 and the Joint Water Supply Management Model agreement.

    Carried Unanimously

14.5
Engineering Services – Reconstruction of Cardwell Street and Dawson Road, INS-2023-066

 
  • Resolution2023-305
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2023-066, Engineering Services – Reconstruction of Cardwell Street and Dawson Road, be received;

    And that Council approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $23,910.00 from Project # 31122.0000 to Project # 31121.0000

    Carried Unanimously

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

15.1
Councillor Prendergast - Installation of Stop Signs at Preston Drive and Parkinson Crescent

 
  • Resolution2023-306
    Moved byCouncillor Prendergast
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    WHEREAS the Town of Orangeville and Council must consider the changing needs of residents and their neighbourhoods;

    AND WHEREAS neighbourhoods in the Town of Orangeville must be safe for residents who use active transportation such as walking or cycling;

    AND WHEREAS Preston Drive is being used temporarily for construction purposes and will remain an emergency access point for the Avalon Long Term Care Home;

    AND WHEREAS residents require safe crossing on Parkinson Crescent along the stretch between Laverty Crescent and Preston Drive to cross the road to Parkinson Crescent Park, including the installation of a stop sign or an all-way stop sign as necessary and subsequent curb ramping, if necessary;

    AND WHEREAS the Town of Orangeville and Council are authorized to approve stop signs on the basis of the immediate community need;

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 

    1. Council directs Infrastructure Services to install a stop sign or an all-way stop on Parkinson Crescent between Laverty Crescent and Preston Drive as deemed appropriate by staff, including the appropriate curb ramping, if necessary to promote accessibility and active transportation;
    2. And that the Town’s Traffic By-law (2005-078) be updated to include a stop or all-way stop at the intersection of Parkinson Crescent, deemed appropriate by staff.
    Yes (6)Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Deputy Mayor Taylor, Councillor Macintosh, Councillor Stevens, and Councillor Prendergast
    No (1)Councillor Sherwood
    Carried (6 to 1)

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

None.

17.
Announcements

 

Councillor Prendergast advised that Sustainable Orangeville had a successful tree planting event on Saturday, October 14, 2023, where 180 native shrubs and trees were planted.

Councillor Andrews advised that on September 29, 2023 Councillor Macintosh and himself were the recipients of two local emergency support service trailers.

Councillor Andrews advised Beckie Morris, Michele Johnston, Candice Tatem, and Judi Island were recognized for their utility boxes artwork and further thanked the Communications team and Economic Development and Culture Committee for their work.

Councillor Andrews advised the Orangeville Blitz had their first puck drop on Saturday, October 14, 2023 and invited the community to attend the Alder Street Community Centre on Saturday nights to watch them play.

Councillor Stevens thanked town staff for their efforts at a recent hockey tournament.

Mayor Post advised that Boo on Broadway will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 and reminded the community that Broadway is not closed during the event and asked the community to please drive with caution during the event.

Mayor Post advised that the final outdoor farmers market is also on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. 

Mayor Post advised that Once Upon a Forest: Celebrating Orangeville's Early Years book launch will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Orangeville Town Hall Atrium.

18.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2023-307
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

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

    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its closed and regular Council Meeting held on October 16, 2023

    Carried Unanimously

19.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2023-308
    Moved byCouncillor Stevens
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That the meeting be adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

    Carried Unanimously
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