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 in Council Chambers
  • 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 in Council Chambers
  • D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk, was present in Council Chambers
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services
  • R. Phillips, Manager, Economic Development
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, IT Technician, was present in Council Chambers
  • N. Syed, Treasurer
  • B. Ward, Manager, Planning
  • T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk, was present in Council Chambers

1.
Call To Order
 

The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

  • Resolution2021-001
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That the agenda and any addendums for the January 11, 2021 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

None. 

4.
Closed Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-002
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    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:

    Minutes
    4.1.1. 2020-11-23 Closed Council
    4.1.2. 2020-11-30 Closed Council
    4.1.3. 2020-12-07 Closed Council
    4.1.4. 2020-12-14 Closed Council
    4.2. Diversity and Inclusion Training
    The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training members.

    4.3. A confidential verbal report from Andrea McKinney, General Manager – Corporate Services and Jason Hall, IT Manager regarding the security of property – Town’s Network and Information Technology Systems.
    The security of the property of the municipality or local board.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-003
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That Council convene into open session at 6:54 p.m.

    Carried

    Council recessed from 6:55 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


4.1
Minutes
 

4.1.1
2020-11-23 Closed Council
 

4.1.2
2020-11-30 Closed Council
 

4.1.3
2020-12-07 Closed Council
 

4.1.4
2020-12-14 Closed Council
 

4.2
Diversity and Inclusion Training
 

The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training members.

4.3
A confidential verbal report from Andrea McKinney, General Manager – Corporate Services and Jason Hall, IT Manager regarding the security of property – Town’s Network and Information Technology Systems.
 

The security of the property of the municipality or local board;

5.
Open Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
 

6.
Singing of National Anthem
 

David Nairn, Theatre Orangeville provided a pre-recorded 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.

Councillor Post indicated that today is International Women's Day and acknowledged all of the women in our community who are leaders and most especially Dr. Nicola Mercer.

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
 

  • Resolution2021-004
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2020-11-23 Closed Council

    2020-11-30 Closed Council

    2020-12-07 Closed Council

    2020-12-14 Closed Council

    And that Diversity and Inclusion Training was conducted; 

    And that a confidential verbal report from Andrea McKinney, General Manager – Corporate Services and Jason Hall, IT Manager regarding the security of property – Town’s Network and Information Technology Systems be received; 

    Carried

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-005
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    The minutes of the 2020-12-14 Council meeting were received as amended:

    11.2 Mayor Brown also announced a $47,000 donation to several Ontario based Food Banks from Tire Discounters.

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

11.1
Jesse Burns, Optimus - Dufferin Service Delivery Review
 

  • Jesse Burns, David Lynch and Mariam Ali, Optimus provided an overview of the results of the Dufferin Service Delivery Review focusing on shared services identification, review and recommendations. 

    Resolution2021-006
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That the report from Jesse Burns, David Lynch and Mariam Ali, Optimus - Dufferin Service Delivery Review be received. 

    Carried

11.2
Terrilyn Kunopaski, Director and Trade Development, Bannikin Travel and Tourism Ltd., Orangeville Tourism Strategy and Action Plan (2021-2016)
 

Terrilyn Kunopaski, Director and Trade Development Bannikin Travel and Tourism Ltd. presented the Orangeville Tourism and Strategy Action Plan.

11.3
Rick Stevens, Orangeville Minor Hockey
 

  • Rick Stevens, Terry (Sheppard), Michelle Whyte and Louise Mendelson, representatives of Orangeville Minor Hockey, Orangeville Girls Hockey Association and Skate Canada outlined the challenges facing ice sports during the pandemic including the costs associated with providing these opportunities to the community. 

    Resolution2021-007
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the report from Rick Stevens, Terry (Sheppard), Michelle Whyte and Louise Mendelson, representatives of Orangeville Minor Hockey, Orangeville Girls Hockey Association and Skate Canada be received;

    And that Staff report back regarding their requests and that the report include information on the feasibility of extending the ice season.

    Carried

11.4
Michelle Whyte, Orangeville Girls Hockey Association, Ice Costs
 

See 11.3.

11.5
Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson, Dufferin County Canadian Black Association
 

  • Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson provided an overview of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association.

    Resolution2021-008
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the Town Register as a partner on the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association business registration page at a cost of $240.00 per annum;

    And that the Town list the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association as a resource on the Town webpage;

    And that the Town raise a flag, which is to be provided by the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association, for black history month;

    And  that February be declared black history month in the Town of Orangeville.

     

    Carried

    Council recessed from 9:23 p.m. to 9:28 p.m.


11.6
Skate Canada Executive Member, Louise Mendelson
 

See 11.3.

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
Orangeville Brampton Rail Access Group Inc. notice of termination, CAO-2021-001
 

  • Resolution2021-009
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report CAO-2021-001, Orangeville Brampton Rail Access Group Inc. notice of termination be received.

    Carried

Workwork15

12.2
Tourism Strategy and Action Plan (2021 – 2026), CMS-2021-001
 

  • Resolution2021-010
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report CMS-2021-001, dated January 11, 2021 regarding the Tourism Strategy and Action Plan (2021- 2026) be received;

    And that the Tourism Strategy and Action Plan prepared by Bannikin Travel and Tourism Ltd. be adopted; 

    And that Council direct the Economic Development and Culture office to begin implementation of the Strategy as part of its annual operating work plan; 

    And that staff report annually on the implementation progress of the Tourism Strategy and Action Plan.   

    Carried Unanimously

12.3
Regulatory By-law Review Work Plan, CPS-2020-016
 

  • Resolution2021-011
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report CPS-2020-016 regarding the Regulatory By-law Review Work Plan be received;

    And that Council direct staff to report back on the various Regulatory By-laws in accordance with the following schedule for the remainder of the term of Council subject to approval of the staffing resources identified in Clerk’s Division 2021 Budget:

    2021                                                              2022

    Property Standards                                     Restaurant Licensing

    Vehicle for Hire                                            Records Retention

    Tow Truck Licensing

    Election Signs

    Animals

    Proceedings of Council and Committees

    Parks By-law – Closing Times

    Lawn Watering

    Traffic including Encumbering Highway,

    Road Occupancy, Sale of Goods,

    Montgomery Village

    Topsoil Removal

    Carried

12.4
2021 Interim Borrowing, CPS-2021-001
 

  • Resolution2021-012
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report CPS-2021-001, 2021 Interim Borrowing, dated January 11, 2021, be received;

    And that Council pass a by-law to authorize external temporary borrowing in 2021.

    Carried

12.5
Sign Variance – Greystones Restaurant & Lounge, CPS-2021-002
 

  • Resolution2021-013
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That Report CPS-2021-002, regarding Sign Variance Application – Greystones Restaurant & Lounge – 63 Broadway be received; and

    That Council grants a variance to Sign By-law 28-2013 to permit a projecting sign measuring 2.508 metres x 0.629 metres without a sway chain for the 63 Broadway conditional upon the applicant obtaining a sign permit.

    Carried

12.6
Proposed Tow Truck Licensing By-law Dufferin County - - Local Municipalities, CPS-2021-004
 

  • Resolution2021-014
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byMayor Brown

    That Report CPS-2021-004 regarding proposed Tow Truck Licensing By-law Dufferin County Local Municipalities be received; and

    That the multi-level working group regarding the Towing Industry in Dufferin and the Dufferin County local municipalities be advised that the Town will develop a uniform Tow Truck Licensing By-law in accordance with the steps outlined in Report CPS-2021-004; and

    That any municipality wishing to participate in Stage 1 of the development of a uniform Tow Truck Licensing By-law contribute $1000; and

    That during the development of a uniform Tow Truck Licensing By-law staff:

    • determine the costs of administering and enforcing the By-law;
    • the licensing fees; and
    • any other costs associated with the delivery of the program; and

    That upon the passing of a by-law Town staff provide the Dufferin County local municipalities with the opportunity to opt into having Orangeville administer the licensing and enforcement of the by-law on a cost recovery basis.

    Carried Unanimously

12.7
Restaurant and Pet Shop Licences Extension, CPS-2021-005
 

  • Resolution2021-015
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-005, Restaurant and Pet Shop Licences Extension, be received;

    And that the expiry date for Restaurant and Pet Shop Licences issued in 2020 be extended to April 30th of 2021;

    And that Council amend By-law 2004-117 and By-law 2005-095 to change the expiry date for Restaurant and Pet Shop Licences going forward.

    Carried

12.8
Grey County Transit Agreement, INS-2021-001
 

  • Resolution2021-016
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report INS-2021-001, Grey County Transit Agreement be received,

    And that Council pass a by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the County of Grey and the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville for the execution of the Bus Stop Agreement. 

     

    Carried

12.9
Cachet Developments (Orangeville) Inc., Non-decision Appeal of Applications, OPZ 3-19, INS-2021-004
 

  • Resolution2021-017
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report INS-2021-004, Cachet Developments (Orangeville) Inc., Non-decision Appeal of Applications, OPZ 3-19, 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 Transmetro Limited c/o Cachet Developments (Orangeville) Inc. 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

13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2021-018
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the following correspondence be received:

    County of Dufferin, Bill 229

    Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Towards Parity

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2021-019
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood


    That the minutes of the following meeting be received:

    2020-09-22 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes
    2020-11-04 Committee of Adjustment Minutes
    2020-06-18 Cultural Plan Task Force Minutes
    2020-11-18 Heritage Orangeville Minutes
    2020-11-03 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes
    2020-11-17 Orangeville Police Services Board Minutes

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting
 

None.

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

  • Councillor Sherwood advised that she will be making a motion at the January 18, 2021 meeting to reconsider Resolution 2020-33 regarding the installation  of guide rails at McCannell Avenue and Rolling Hills Drive. 

    Resolution2021-020
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That notice be waived to allow for the introduction and consideration of a motion regarding the moratorium on the two hour parking limit for downtown Orangeville as it is time sensitive.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-021
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the moratorium on the two hour parking limit for Downtown Orangeville be extended to coincide with the other Covid Relief Measures that were passed on December 14, 2020, Resolution 2020-448 providing relief until March 31, 2021.

    Carried



17.
New Business
 

None. 

18.
Question Period
 

Adam Thompson advised that he is selling t-shirts that showcase his artwork and asked that anyone that may wish to order a t-shirt contact him.  

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2021-022
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

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

    A by-law to amend Restaurant By-law 2004-117 and Pet Shop By-law 2005-95 to change the expiry dates of the licences of those businesses operating within the Town of Orangeville.


    A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of a Bus Stop Agreement with the Corporation of the County of Grey.


    A by-law to authorize the Temporary Borrowing of monies as specified in this by-law, to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville for the year 2021.

     
    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 January 11, 2021.

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2021-023
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

     

    Carried
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