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
  • D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk, was present in Council Chambers
  • J. Lackey, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, IT Technician
  • 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
 

  • Resolution2021-033
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That the agenda and any addendums for the January 25, 2021 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
 

  • Resolution2021-034
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2021-01-11 Council

    2021-01-18 Council Budget

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

11.1
Terry Ward, Inspector - Detachment Commander, Dufferin Detachment
 

Terry Ward, Inspector - Detachment Commander, Dufferin Detachment was introduced to Council as the new Dufferin Detachment Commander.

11.2
Rob Koekoek, Orangeville Hydro Business Plan 2021-2025 and Resolution
 

  • Rob Koekoek, Orangeville Hydro presented the Orangeville Hydro 2021-2025 Business Plan. 

    Resolution2021-035
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That Orangeville Hydro Limited, Business Plan: 2021-2025 be received;
    And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Shareholder’s Resolution Approving the Orangeville Hydro Limited’s Business Plan: 2021-2025.

    Carried

11.3
Allan Luiker, Renaming of Alder Street Arena
 

Allan Luiker indicated his interest in having the Alder Street Arena renamed to honour essential workers. Town staff will investigate using the Public Art Program to recognize essential workers. 

11.4
Narius Mistry, Riddell and Alder, Spencer Intersections
 

Narius Mistry outlined his concerns relating to safety issues in the area of Riddell Road, Alder Street and Spencer Street as well as speed concerns on B-Line.

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
Assumption of Cachet Development Subdivision, Registered Plan 7M-70, INS-2021-007
 

  • Resolution2021-036
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2021-007, Assumption of Cachet Development Subdivision, Registered Plan 7M-70 be received;

    And that Council pass a by-law to assume the subdivision roads and all associated infrastructure works and services in the Cachet Subdivision, Registered Plan 7M-70.

    Carried

12.2
Taxicab and Limousine Driver’s Licence Extension, CPS-2021-006
 

  • Resolution2021-037
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report CPS-2021-006, Taxicab and Limousine Driver’s Licence Extension, be received;

    And that the expiry date for Taxicab and Limousine Driver’s Licences issued in 2020 be extended from January 31, 2021 to April 30, 2021;

    And that Council amend By-law 2004-119 to change the expiry date for Taxicab and Limousine Driver’s Licences going forward.

    Carried

12.3
Edelbrock Centre Transit Transfer Station Feasibility Update, INS-2021-008
 

  • Resolution2021-038
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2021-008, Edelbrock Centre Transit Transfer Station Feasibility Update be received;

    And that Council approves the location of the transit transfer point on a transit way connecting Centre Street and Dawson Road at the Edelbrock Centre and directs staff to work with County staff to develop an acceptable design.

    Yes (4)Councillor Andrews, Councillor Sherwood, Deputy Mayor Macintosh, and Mayor Brown
    No (3)Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, and Councillor Taylor
    Carried (4 to 3)

12.4
Planning Applications Summary for 2020, INS-2021-009
 

  • Resolution2021-039
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2021-009, Planning Applications Summary for 2020, be received.

    Carried

12.5
Riddell Road Intersection Analyses, INS-2021-005
 

  • Resolution2021-040
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report INS-2021-005, Riddell Road Intersection Analyses be received;

    And that Council implement protected left turn signals at each intersection set out in the Paradigm Riddell Road Assessment of Intersections Report; 

    And that Council direct Staff to include $87,000.00 in the 2021 Capital Budget to fund this project.

    Carried Unanimously

12.6
Sustainable Orangeville 2020 Annual Update, CPS-2021-003
 

  • Resolution2021-041
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report CPS-2021-003, titled Sustainable Orangeville 2020 annual update be received;

    And that Council approve the carry-over of $12,500 from the 2020 committee budget funds for projects that were started and are scheduled for completion in 2021;

    And that the balance of the 2020 committee budget funds be transferred in to the Environmental Reserve fund for future sustainability projects.

    Carried

12.7
Traffic By-law Amendment – Town-Wide Speed Limit Reduction, INS-2021-006
 

  • Resolution2021-042
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2021-006, Traffic By-law Amendment – Town-Wide Speed Limit Reduction, be received;

    And that Council pass a By-law to amend Traffic By-law 78-2005 to reduce the speed limit on most Town roads from 50 km/h to 40 km/h and to add Rolling Hills Drive, McCannell Avenue and Blind Line to the list of Community Safety Zones;

    And that $25,000.00 be allocated in the 2021 Capital Budget to fund this project. 

    Carried

13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2021-043
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the following correspondence be received:
    Township of East Garafraxa, Notice of Adoption
    Dufferin County, Conservation Authorities Working Group Composition

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2021-044
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2020-01-11 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes
    2020-10-15 Orangeville BIA Minutes
    2020-11-26 Orangeville BIA Minutes
    2020-12-17 Orangeville BIA Minutes

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting
 

None.

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

Councillor Peters, Power Systems and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

17.
New Business
 

None. 

18.
Question Period
 

None. 

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2021-045
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

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

     

    A by-law to Assume Roads, Works and Services in the Cachet Development Subdivision, RP 7M-70


    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 25, 2021

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2021-046
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

     

    Carried
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