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
  • Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • Councillor G. Peters
  • Councillor L. Post
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor T. Taylor
Staff Present:
  • E. Brennan, CAO
  • C. Cunningham, By-law/Property Standards Officer
  • C. Johnston, By-law/Property Standards Officer
  • G. Kocialek, Interim General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • C. Khan, Deputy Clerk
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk
  • 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
 

  • Resolution2022-022
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the agenda and any addendums for the January 24, 2022 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 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
 

None.

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
 

  • Resolution2022-023
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the minutes of the following meeting be approved:

    2022-01-10 Council Minutes

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

11.1
Councillor Sherwood and Councillor Andrews, Men's Homelessness Committee
 

The Men's Homelessness Committee members, led by speakers Councillor Sherwood and Councillor Andrews presented the final University of Guelph's Needs Assessment on Men's Homelessness in Dufferin County and the committee's recommendations for Council's consideration. 

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
Men’s Homelessness Committee: Needs Assessment, CPS-2021-086
 

  • Resolution2022-024
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report number CPS-2021-086, Men’s Homelessness Committee: Needs Assessment, be received;

    And that the University of Guelph’s Men’s Homelessness in Dufferin County: A Needs Assessment be received;

    And that Council accept the committee report and recommendations from the Men’s Homelessness Committee;

    And that Council approve a donation to the University of Guelph, Research Shop in the amount of $2,500 from the Council Public Relations budget.

    Carried

12.2
Property Standards By-law Amendments, CPS-2021-059
 

  • Resolution2022-025
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CPS-2021-059 regarding Property Standards By-law Amendments, be received; 

    And that a Public Meeting be held on February 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to obtain input from the public on the updated Property Standards By-law.

    Carried

12.3
Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy, CPS-2021-072
 

  • Resolution2022-026
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report CPS-2021-072, Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy, be received;

    And that Council adopt the Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy as outlined in Report CPS-2021-072 and to amend the Code of Conduct for Council, Local Boards and Committees Policy by deleting Section 10; 

    And that any other previous resolutions and/or policies of Council regarding the use of corporate resources during an election are hereby replaced.

    Carried

12.4
Vehicle for Hire By-law, CPS-2022-004
 

  • Resolution2022-027
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CPS-2022-004, Vehicle for Hire By-law, be received;

    And that a public meeting be held on March 7, 2022, to receive feedback and comments on the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law;

    And that staff report back to Council on April 11, 2022, on the comments and feedback received.

    Carried

12.5
Council Tasks, CPS-2022-006
 

  • Resolution2022-028
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report CPS-2022-006, Council Tasks, be received.

    Carried

12.6
15 Faulkner Street, Removal of Listed Property from the Municipal Heritage Register, INS-2022-006
 

  • Resolution2022-029
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report INS-2022-006, 15 Faulkner Street, Removal of a Listed Property from the Municipal Heritage Register, be received;

    And that Council supports the removal of this property from the Town’s Municipal Heritage Register;

    And that the following condition be imposed in consideration of any future residential demolition permit application submission for this property:

    1.That the applicant allows Heritage Orangeville access to the subject property to document the existing structure and any existing historical elements on the property.

    Carried

12.7
35 Second Street, Demolition on a Municipal Heritage Register Property, INS-2022-007
 

  • Resolution2022-030
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report INS-2022-007, 35 Second Street, Demolition on a Municipal Heritage Register Property, be received;

    And that Council not oppose the demolition of an accessory detached garage structure on the property.

    Carried

13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2022-031
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the following correspondence be received:

    Proclamation Request - Parental Alienation Awareness Day

    Orangeville BIA, Board of Management Changes and Signing Authority

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2022-032
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:


    2021-12-09 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Minutes

    2021-11-02 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting
 

15.1
Councillor Sherwood, MPAC Province Wide Reassessment
 

  • Resolution2022-033
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    WHEREAS, the government of Ontario recently announced the continued postponement of the province-wide assessment update for the 2022 and 2023 taxation years;

    AND WHEREAS, this means that property values will continue to be based on the January 1, 2016 valuation date until at least 2024;

    AND WHEREAS, the Town of Orangeville is aware of the important increase in property values throughout the province and within its own jurisdiction;

    AND WHEREAS, the continued postponement of property valuation translates into a significant loss of taxation revenue for Municipalities;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Town of Orangeville urges the government of Ontario to reconsider its decision and to direct MPAC to proceed with a province-wide assessment update in order for Ontario Municipalities to be able to collect property taxes based upon actual property values;

    AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, MPP Sylvia Jones, MPAC, AMO, OMTRA and MFOA. 

    Carried

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

  • Resolution2022-034
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That notice be waived to allow for the introduction and consideration of a motion regarding open air burning as the matter is time sensitive.

    Carried
  • Resolution2022-035
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    WHEREAS Council for the Town of Orangeville wishes to extend the hours of open air burning with a permit to March 8, 2022 to provide time to report back on the matter of permanently amending the By-law to permit open burning between the hours of 12:00 pm and 11:00 p.m;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council pass a by-law to amend By-law 2016-110 to permit open air burning with a permit between the hours of 12:00 pm and 11:00pm until March 8, 2022;
     
    And that staff be directed to report back on the feasibility of extending the hours permitted for open air burning on a permanent basis prior to March 8, 2022. 

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

  • Men's Homelessness, Report CPS-2021-086

    Resolution2022-036
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That staff be directed to report back by February 28, 2022 on the creation of a policy whereby under certain weather conditions the Town will provide a warming shelter at a Town facility (Tony Rose);

    And that Town staff issue an announcement that, beginning on January 31, 2022 Tony Rose Recreational Centre is open from 6 am to 11 pm and may be used by the public as a warming facility.

    Carried

17.
New Business
 

Councillor Taylor advised of an initiative that the City of Barrie is currently doing which is parking ticket forgiveness with the provision of a restaurant receipt.

Mayor Brown reminded everyone about all of the outdoor ice rinks throughout the Town. 

18.
Question Period
 

None. 

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2022-037
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    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 amend By-law 2016-110 to permit open air burning with a permit between the hours of 12:00 pm and 11:00pm until March 8, 2022;

    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 January 24, 2022. 

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2022-038
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

     

    Carried
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