Council Meeting Minutes

Monday, November 09, 2020 at 5:15 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

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, was present in Council Chambers

Staff Present:

• E. Brennan, CAO
• D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor, was present in Council Chambers
• D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
• C. Khan, Deputy Clerk, was present in Council Chambers
• 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
• T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk, was present in Council Chambers

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1.

Call To Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• Resolution 2020-363
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
  Seconded by Councillor Post

  That the agenda and any addendum for the November 9, 2020 Council Meeting, be approved.

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

None. 

4.

Closed Meeting

• Council convened into Closed Session at 5:23 p.m.

  Resolution 2020-364
  Moved by Councillor Andrews
  Seconded by Councillor Peters

  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:

  4.1. Closed Council Minutes, October 19, 2020
  4.2. eScribe Training
  The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members.

  4.3. Public Office Holders
  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

  4.4. 82, 86-90 Broadway, Confidential Report CMS-2020-009
  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 and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

  Carried
• Resolution 2020-365
  Moved by Councillor Andrews
  Seconded by Councillor Sherwood

  That council convene back into Open Session.

  Carried

  That Council recessed from 6:50 p.m. to 7:04 p.m.

  
  

4.1

Closed Council Minutes, October 19, 2020

4.2

eScribe Training

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

4.3

Public Office Holders

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

4.4

82, 86-90 Broadway, Confidential Report CMS-2020-009

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 and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

5.

Open Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

6.

Singing of National Anthem

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 announced that November is Women Abuse Prevention Month and provided information about the Family Transition Place Fundraiser. 

The Mayor requested that a moment of silence be observed in consideration of Remembrance Day. 

8.

Announcements by Chair

9.

Rise and Report

• Resolution 2020-366
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That the October 19, 2020 Closed Council minutes be received; and

  That eScribe Training was completed; and

  That Public Office Holders Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee be received and:

  That 82, 86-90 Broadway, Confidential Report CMS-2020-009 regarding 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 and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board be received.

  And that Staff proceed as directed. 

  Carried

10.

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

• Resolution 2020-367
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

  2020-10-19 Council

  Carried

11.

Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

11.1

N. Barry Lyon Consulting Ltd. and GSP Group, 82-90 Broadway (CMS-2020-006)

Scott Walker and Mark Conway of N. Barry Lyon Consulting Ltd. and Sydney Bailey and Steve Wever of GSP Group BIA provided project objectives which include:
-Increase on-site public parking from 120 to the 150 to180 space range / provide interim parking
-Preserve vehicular access between Broadway and Armstrong and to 92 Armstrong
-Minimize underground parking/ provide good lighting
-Implement Heritage Conservation District Guidelines
-Sympathetic to heritage landscape –scale/ fit, proportions, window design, setbacks, storefronts
-3-storey street wall with stepping back above
-Implement Official Plan Policies -Maintain small town charm and quality of life/ promote tourism/ support mixed use vibrancy of the downtown/ protect historic core
-Implement guidelines of the Commercial Urban Design Study (2005)
-Consider ideas identified in the Recreation & Parks Master Plan

Three scenarios were provided for potential development of the property as well as recommended actions. Mr. Walker answered questions from Council.
 

11.2

Environmental Sustainability Awards

Councillor Peters presented the 2020 Environmental Sustainability Award in the individual category to Gary Skinn. 

11.3

Margo Young, Hospital Issues

• Resolution 2020-368
  Moved by Councillor Andrews
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That correspondence from Margo Young, Hospital Issues be received.

  Carried Unanimously

11.4

Sylvia Bradley, Sidewalks

• Resolution 2020-369
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Councillor Taylor

  That a petition from Sylvia Bradley be received.

  That Staff report back to Council on a plan for implementation of a sidewalk on Faulkner Street and the projected costs of the installation; and

  That consideration of this sidewalk installation on Faulkner Street be included in the 2021 Budget for Council consideration.

   

  Carried

  Mayor Brown voted in opposition.

  
  

12.

Staff Reports

12.1

Sustainable Orangeville sidewalk petition endorsement, CPS-2020-015

• Resolution 2020-370
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Councillor Post

  That report CPS-2020-015, titled Sustainable Orangeville sidewalk petition endorsement be received.

  Carried

12.2

Development of 82, 86-90 Broadway, CMS-2020-006

• Resolution 2020-371
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Councillor Post

  That report CMS-EDC-2020-006 dated November 9, 2020 regarding Development of 82, 86-90 Broadway be received;

  And that Council direct staff to commence preparations for the eventual sale of the properties for development through a Request for Proposal process with a mixed use  47,300 square foot (sf) building fronting on Broadway which includes Town-owned public parking through a mix of surface and underground parking;

  And that Planning Division staff be directed to move forward with steps required to rezone the site to establish built form requirements;

  And that staff be directed to obtain Phase I and II Environmental Assessments of the property as required, and report to Council with results;

  And that staff be directed to obtain a comprehensive parking strategy for the Downtown that considers paid parking recommendations;

  And that staff be directed to obtain an Economic Impact Study as a result of the re-development of the property;

  And that Council direct staff to make a 2021 capital budget submission of $75,000 for the completion of a Phase I and II Environmental Assessment; a Parking Strategy for the Downtown; and an Economic Impact Study for the development.

  Carried

  Councillor Sherwood voted in opposition.

   

  
  

12.3

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, CPS-2020-007

• Resolution 2020-372
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That Report CPS-2020-007 regarding the creation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee be received; and

  That Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee to provide consultation, advice, report findings and make recommendations to Council on matters items related to diversity, inclusivity and equity;

  That the Diversity and Inclusion Committee be composed of one Member of Council, seven members of the public representing a broad range within the community including representatives from diverse groups (national origin, ethnicity, language, race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age) and up to two non-voting members of staff; and,

  That staff be directed to open an application process and bring back the applications for review and approval.

  Carried
• Resolution 2020-373
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That Councillor Post be appointed as the Council representative on the Equity, Diversion and Inclusion Committee.

  Carried

12.4

Blade Sign Design Approval in the Downtown Business Improvement Area, CPS-2020-011

• Resolution 2020-374
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That Report CPS-2020-011 Blade Sign Design Approval in the Downtown Business Improvement Area be received; and

  That Council approve the Modular Wall Mount Sign design, as submitted by the BIA, as an additional design to be included in the streamlined permit approval process with respect to projection signs within the Downtown BIA per Sign By-law 2013-028, as amended.

  Carried Unanimously

12.5

Pet Shop By-law Amendment, CPS-2020-012

• Resolution 2020-375
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That the current licensed pet store in Orangeville be exempt from this by-law for a period of one year from the date of passing of the by-law; and

  That staff bring forward a by-law, with amendment, to amend Pet Shop By-law 95-2005 to only permit a dog, cat or rabbit within a pet shop for the purpose of sale if sourced through a municipal animal shelter, registered humane society, registered shelter, or a recognized animal rescue group.

  Carried

  Mayor Brown and Councillor Sherwood voted in opposition.

  
  

13.

Correspondence

13.1

Town of Mono, Covid Funding for Arts and Culture

13.2

Town of Oakville, Maintaining public support for public health guideline

• Resolution 2020-376
  Moved by Mayor Brown
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That staff be directed to send a letter to Premier Ford similar to the letter sent by the Town of Oakville that includes information that is specific to Orangeville. 

  Carried

13.3

Martin Field, Pet Shops

• Resolution 2020-377
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That correspondence from the Town of Mono, Covid funding for arts and culture and correspondence from Martin Field, pet shops be received. 

  Carried

14.

Committee/Board Minutes

• Resolution 2020-378
  Moved by Councillor Post
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  The minutes listed below be received:

  2020-09-02 Committee of Adjustment Minutes
  2020-09-24 Orangeville BIA Minutes
  2020-09-28 Orangeville BIA Minutes
  2020-10-02 Orangeville BIA Minutes
  2020-09-01 Sustainable Orangeville Minutes

  Carried

15.

Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

15.1

Councillor Peters, Highway 413

• Resolution 2020-379
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Councillor Post

  Whereas the Ontario Ministry of Transportation initiated Stage 1 of the GTA West Environmental Assessment in 2008, and

  Whereas in May 2017 the GTA West Advisory Panel released its final report and its recommendations to the MTO, and

  Whereas in February 2018 the Province announced that it would not be proceeding with the GTA West project, and

  Whereas the Provincial government reversed itself and restarted the GTA West project in June 2019, and

  Whereas the proposed GTA West project would intersect both the proposed Credit Valley Trail as well as property currently owned by Orangeville Rail Development Corporation that is under consideration for a regional recreational trail, and

  Whereas current environmental conditions require that all municipalities re-evaluate transportation plans to ensure that investments result in reduced GHG emissions, with a focus on sustainable modes such as mass transit, and

  Whereas the funding, development, planning, building, and maintenance of a new 400 series highway is in effect an enormous subsidy for individual automobile drivers and transportation companies, and

  Whereas once a new highway is built it induces additional driving and rapidly fills to capacity,

  Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Orangeville opposes further investment by the Province in the GTA West Transportation Corridor, and
  That this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, MPP Sylvia Jones, the Minister of Transportation, the Town of Caledon, the Region of Peel, and Halton Region.

  Carried

  Councillor Taylor and Councillor Sherwood voted in opposition.

  
  

15.2

Councillor Peters, Ranked Ballots

• Resolution 2020-380
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Councillor Post

  
  Whereas Bill 218 – Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act removes the option for municipalities to use the ranked ballot in elections, and

  Whereas the removal of this option will negatively impact not only the City of London, the one municipality already implementing ranked ballots, but several other municipalities contemplating or committed to introducing ranked ballots, and

  Whereas ranked ballots are a proven voting methodology used in jurisdictions around the world, and

  Whereas the Province’s rationale for this measure includes poorly supported arguments such as cost or preventing “experimentation”, and

  Whereas these changes are being proposed without any consultation with municipalities, AMO, or the general public,

  Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Orangeville request that the Provincial Government rescind the changes relating to ranked ballots; and
  That letters in support of this position be sent to Premier Doug Ford, MPP Sylvia Jones, and all Ontario municipalities.

  Defeated

  Mayor Brown, Deputy Mayor Macintosh and Councillors Sherwood and Andrews voted in opposition.

  
  

15.3

Councillor Sherwood, Community Garden

• Resolution 2020-381
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood
  Seconded by Mayor Brown

  Whereas residents of the community have enjoyed the benefits of the Town community garden located at the Edelbrock Centre;
  And Whereas the Recreation and Parks Master Plan recommended that the Town investigate the suitability of developing additional community gardens at Alder and Tony Rose to facilitate food-related programs;
  And Whereas the Recreation and Parks Master Plan recommended that the Town work with Sustainable Orangeville, the Orangeville Food Bank, and Dufferin County to expand community gardens in Orangeville;

  Now therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to report back to Council prior to consideration of the 2022 Budget on the feasibility, viability and costs associated with the establishment of additional community gardens on Town owned lands.

  Defeated

  Deputy Mayor Macintosh and Councillors Peter, Post and Taylor voted in opposition.

  
  

16.

Notice of Motion at Meeting

• Resolution 2020-382
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  
  Whereas the 2020 schedule for Orangeville Council meetings has December 7, 2020 scheduled for a Budget meeting;

  And Whereas December 7, 2020 is no longer required for a Budget meeting;

  Therefore be it resolved that a Council meeting be held on December 7, 2020 for any closed session matters and for a Strategic Planning Workshop; and

  That February 2, February 16 and February 22, 2021 be scheduled as Budget meeting dates.

  That a Council meeting be held on December 7, 2020 for any closed session matters and for a Strategic Planning Workshop; and

  That February 2, February 16 and February 22, 2021 be scheduled as Budget meeting dates.

  Carried

17.

New Business

• Resolution 2020-383
  Moved by Mayor Brown
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That a moratorium on the two hour parking limit for downtown Orangeville be implemented immediately through the bagging of signs and continue in effect until January 11, 2021; and

  That for clarity the moratorium does not apply to overnight parking restrictions; and

  That staff communicate to the public information regarding the moratorium and after hours parking enforcement.

   

  Carried

Councillor Andrews announced the the Remembrance Day Service will be done virtually this year.

Councillor Sherwood advised that the winter market will be taking place at Tony Rose Recreation Centre with the next date being November 21, 2020 and then on an alternating weekends throughout the winter. 

Councillor Taylor indicated that Theatre Orangeville put on a performance Rage against Violence with proceeds going to Family Transition Place.

Mayor Brown announced details relating to the Holiday Lights Extravaganza which will run from November 22, 2020 to January 8, 2021.

18.

Question Period

None.

19.

By-Laws

• Resolution 2020-384
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Peters

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

  A by-law for the Registration and Keeping of Hens in the Town of Orangeville
  A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its November 9, 2020 Council Meeting

  Carried

20.

Adjournment

• Resolution 2020-385
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That the meeting be adjourned at 10:01 p.m.

   

  Carried