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
  • C. Khan, Deputy Clerk
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk, was present at Town Hall
  • J. Lackey, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, IT Technician
  • N. Syed, Treasurer
  • T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk

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

  • Resolution2021-170
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the agenda and any addendums for the May 10, 2021 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

David Nairn, Theatre Orangeville provided a pre-recorded version of the National Anthem which was played.

The Mayor acknowledged the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people including the Ojibway, Potawatomi and Odawa of the Three Fires Confederacy.

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

  • Resolution2021-171
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2021-04-19 Council - Public Meeting minutes

    2021-04-26 Council minutes 

    Carried

Carolina Khan, Deputy Clerk provided an overview of the process for accessing by-laws on the Town's website. 

Sania Wadalia, President, Orangeville and District Labour Council spoke on the application by 7-Eleven to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and outlined reasons that she is opposed to the application. 

  • Resolution2021-172
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report CPS-2021-027 Financing Leases Outstanding 2020, be received. 

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-173
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CPS-2021-033, regarding the 2021 Final Tax Rates, be received;

    And that Council pass a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of taxes required for the Town of Orangeville for the year 2021 and for the collection of County of Dufferin and Education taxes.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-174
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-037 regarding the 2021 First Quarter Operating Fund Variance, be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-175
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CPS-2021-038 regarding the 2021 First Quarter Capital Progress, be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-176
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-039, dated May 10, 2021, Education Development Charge Update, be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-177
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-040, dated May 10, 2021, 2021 Community Grants Update, by received.

    And that Council approve distribution of 2021 Community Grant budgeted funds of $15,000.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-178
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report INS-2021-027, Limiting Distance Agreement, be received;

    And that Council Pass a Bylaw authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Limiting Distance Agreement with Krzytof Drozdowski, Betty Drozdowski and Steddy Corp.

    Carried
  • Resolution202-179
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report INS-2021-031, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory and Reduction Targets be received;

    And that the Town adopt a community GHG emissions reduction target of net zero by 2050 in alignment with the ambitiousness of the Paris Agreement;

    And that staff develop and set an interim community emissions reduction target once specific mitigation actions are prioritized dependent on level of impact, available resources, and support.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-180
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That Report INS-2020-30, On-Demand Transit Service be received;

    And that Council direct Staff to engage a consultant to assist in the design of a fixed and on-demand system, utilizing the existing Town owned buses;

    And That Council direct Staff to implement the pilot route strategy based on two fixed routes and one "on-demand" route utilizing the existing Town owned buses.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-181
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That Report INS-2021-032, Transit Transfer Terminal be received;

    And that Council endorse the Transit Transfer Terminal Plan consisting of:

    • A dedicated drive through road, 6.5 metres in width for Orangeville Transit buses from Centre Street to Dawson Road;
    • A terminal that has made provisions for future expansion and as such the concept has provided space for six buses meeting specifications for Orangeville’s vehicle fleet;
    • A pedestrian connection to link Centre Street to Dawson Road thus reducing the need for the public to seek passage through the County lands;
    • A simple bus shelter that is unheated and with no washroom facilities;
    • A terminal that does not include parking facilities
    • A drive through road that will be lighted for appropriate safety measures;

    And that Council direct Staff to engage an engineering consultant to complete the final design of the Transit Transfer Terminal.

    Yes (4)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Sherwood, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
    No (3)Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, and Councillor Taylor
    Carried (4 to 3)
  • Councillor Peters declared a conflict on this item. (Family member sits on the board)
  • Note: Councillor Peters turned off his camera and microphone during discussion of this matter. 

    Resolution2021-182
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CMS-2021-010, Orangeville & District Senior Citizens Club Lease Agreement be received;

    And That Council pass a by-law to enter into a lease agreement with the Orangeville & District Senior Citizens Club for 26 Bythia Street;

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-183
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report CPS-2021-036, Appointment of Integrity Commissioner, be received;

    And that Charles A. Harnick, ADR Chambers Inc. be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Orangeville;

    And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement and any other documents necessary to finalize the appointment;

    And that Council pass a by-law appointing Charles A. Harnick, ADR Chambers Inc. as Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Orangeville.

    Yes (6)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
    No (1)Councillor Sherwood
    Carried (6 to 1)
  • The Mayor announced that he will participate in the accountability for Municipal Council Members Townhall Sessions.

     

    Resolution2021-184
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the following correspondence be received:


    Guy Giorno, Integrity Commissioner, Special Report

    Guy Giorno, Integrity Commissioner, Annual Reports (2019-2020, 2020-2021)

    Premier Doug Ford and Attorney General Doug Downey, Response to Cannabis Radial Separation

    Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

    CTC Source Protection Region, Clean Water Risk Management Plans

    Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance

    Town of Mono, Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement

    Town of Shelburne, Paid Sick Days

    Town of Grand Valley, 3 Board Police Services Model

    Joan Amos, Backyard Fires

    Ellan Storey, Fire Pit By-law Burning Extended Hours

    Carried

    Note: The Treasurer will report back on the Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance request through the Community Grant Program at the May 31, 2021 meeting. 


  • Resolution2021-185
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2021-02-24 Library Board Minutes

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-186
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    Whereas Council passed a Mobile Food Vendors’ By-law in 2008; and
    Whereas Section 9.8 of the By-law prohibits the operation of a refreshment vehicle or refreshment stand within 90 metres of any other refreshment vehicle, refreshment stand and restaurant; and
    Whereas members of Council have received a request to consider permitting a refreshment vehicle to locate within 90 metres of another refreshment vehicle, refreshment stand and restaurant; and
    Whereas Council deems it appropriate to permit a refreshment vehicle to locate within 90 metres of another refreshment vehicle, refreshment stand or restaurant provided consent is obtained from owner(s) of a refreshment vehicle, refreshment stand and restaurant located within 90 metres of the proposed location of the refreshment vehicle;
    Now therefore be it resolved that Council pass a By-law to amend the Mobile Food Vendor’s By-law to permit a refreshment vehicle to locate within 90 metres of another refreshment vehicle, refreshment stand or restaurant conditional upon the submission of a letter in a form as provided by the Town from any and all owner(s) of a refreshment vehicle(s), refreshment stand(s) and restaurant(s) located within 90 metres of the proposed location of the refreshment vehicle indicating they do not object to the said refreshment vehicle being locating within 90 metres of their refreshment vehicle, refreshment stand or restaurant;
    And that the letter indicating no objection be required to be submitted upon renewal of a refreshment vehicle licence;
    And that all other requirements of the By-law apply.

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

The Mayor announced that May 10 is the start of Nurses Week and extended gratitude to all nurses. 

None.

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  • Resolution2021-187
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

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

    A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of taxes required for the Town of Orangeville for the year 2021 and for the collection of County of Dufferin and Education taxes.

    A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of a Limiting Distance Agreement with Krzytof Drozdowski, Betty Drozdowski and Steddy Corp.

    A by-law to authorize the acquisition of property – 30 Centennial Road

    A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of a Lease Agreement with the Orangeville & District Senior Citizens Club for 26 Bythia Street

    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 May 10, 2021

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-188
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

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

    A by-law to appoint Charles A. Harnick as Integrity Commissioner and authorize entering into an agreement with ADR Chambers Inc and to repeal By-law 2016-081.

    Yes (6)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
    No (1)Councillor Sherwood
    Carried (6 to 1)
  • Resolution2021-189
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

     

    Carried
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