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 Absent:
  • 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

1.
Call To Order
 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

  • Resolution2021-125
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the agenda and any addendums for the April 12, 2021 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

4.
Closed Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-126
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    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:

    2021-03-22 Closed Council Minutes

    Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO regarding the declaration of the Shareholder of ORDC (The Town) regarding ORDC changes.

    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.

    Confidential Verbal Report from Mayor Brown, 100 Mill Street

    A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 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.

    Carried

    Council recessed from 6:28 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


4.1
2021-03-22 Closed Council Minutes
 

4.2
Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO regarding the declaration of the Shareholder of ORDC (The Town) regarding ORDC changes.
 

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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. 

4.3
Confidential Verbal Report from Mayor Brown, 100 Mill Street
 

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 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.

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
 

  • Resolution2021-127
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the minutes of the 2021-03-22 Closed Council minutes be approved;

    And that Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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 - Declaration of the Shareholder of ORDC (the Town) regarding ORDC changes, be received;

    And that Confidential Verbal Report from Mayor Brown regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 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 - 100 Mill Street, be received. 

    Carried

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-128
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the minutes of the following meeting be approved:

    2021-03-22 Council Minutes

    2021-03-25 Special Council Minutes

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

11.1
Rob Koekkoek, Orangeville Hydro, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
 

Rob Koekkoek summarized the baseline inventory of community Greenhouse Gas Emissions within Dufferin County and indicated that for Orangeville  electricity was the source of 3% of CO2 emissions, while gasoline was 53%, Natural GAs 38% and Solid Waste 3%.

11.2
Michael Cornish, Vehicle Noise Control
 

Michael Cornish outlined concerns that he has regarding vehicle noise control. 

11.3
Sylvia Bradley, Faulkner Street - Sunset Drive Sidewalk
 

Sylvia Bradley spoke about the concerns that she had with the survey policy process that was undertaken. Ms. Bradley also indicated that she is in favour of having a sidewalk, predominately as it is a safety issue.

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
COVID-19 Community Recognition Awards Recipients, CAO-2021-002
 

  • Resolution2021-129
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CAO-2021-002, COVID-19 Community Recognition Awards Recipients, be received;

    And that a donation in the amount of $80 be given to the Orangeville Food Bank from the Community Grant Program on behalf of the award recipients.

    Carried

12.2
Community Grant Allocations for 2021, CPS-2021-010
 This item has conflict.

  • Councillor Peters declared a conflict on this item. (Family member sits on the Board of the Seniors Centre)

  • Note: Councillor Peters turned off his camera and microphone during discussion of this matter. 

    Resolution2021-130
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report CPS-2021-010, dated April 12, 2021, Community Grant Allocations for 2021, be received.

    And that Council approve distribution of 2021 Community Grant budgeted funds of $46,500.

    Carried

12.3
Section 357 Tax Appeals, CPS-2021-014
 

  • Resolution2021-131
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report CPS-2021-014, dated April 12, 2021, regarding Section 357 Tax Appeals for 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020, be received:

    And that Council authorize reduction in property tax totaling $5,289.18.

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

12.4
Investment Report for 2020 Fiscal Year, CPS-2021-024
 

  • Resolution2021-132
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-024 Investment Report for 2020, be received.

    Carried

12.5
Parkland Reserves Financial Report, 2020, CPS-2021-025
 

  • Resolution2021-133
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report CPS-2021-025 Parkland Reserves Financial Report, be received. 

    Carried

12.6
Annual Statement of Development Charges, 2020, CPS-2021-026
 

  • Resolution2021-134
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-026 Annual Statement of Development Charges, 2020, be received.

    Carried

12.7
7-Eleven AGCO Liquor Licence Application, CPS-2021-028
 

  • Resolution2021-135
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That Report CPS-2021-028, 7-Eleven AGCO Liquor Licence Application, be received; and

    That the Town of Orangeville file a formal objection with the AGCO with respect to 7-Eleven’s Liquor Licence Application (File No. 1091255)

    Carried

12.8
2020 Building Department Final Report, INS-2021-022
 

  • Resolution2021-136
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report INS-2021-022, 2020 Building Department Final Report, be received.

    Carried

12.9
Source Water Protection Annual Report, INS-2021-023
 

  • Resolution2021-137
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report INS-2021-023, Source Water Protection Annual Report, be received

    Carried

12.10
Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan, INS-2021-025
 

  • Resolution2021-138
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report INS-2021-025, Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan, be received;

    That Council approve and adopt the Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan;

    And that Council authorizes staff to begin the implementation of action items according to the contents outlined in the 2021 Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan. 

    Carried

12.11
Falkner Street – Sunset Drive Sidewalk Public Consultation, INS-2021-026
 

  • Resolution2021-139
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report INS-2021-026, Falkner Street – Sunset Drive Sidewalk Public Consultation, be received;

    And that staff do not proceed with any sidewalk construction in the Faulkner Street - Sunset Drive location. 

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

12.12
Heavy Duty Pumper Rescue, CMS-OF-2021-007
 

  • Resolution2021-140
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That report CMS-2021-007 dated April 12, 2021, be received;

    And that Council approve additional funding from the Fire Fleet Reserve in the amount of $65,574.74 inclusive of a $10,000 contingency for any unforeseen additions and alterations required during the manufacturing of the Pumper/ Rescue Truck.

    Carried Unanimously

12.13
Fire Service Grant Proposal, CMS-OF-2021-008
 

  • Resolution2021-141
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report CMS-2021-008 dated April 12, 2021, be received;

    And that Council approve an Ontario Fire Grant application for the development of a modular container training system;

    And that Council pass a by-law to authorize entering into and execution of the transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario.

     

    Carried

    Council recessed from 9:00 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.


13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2021-142
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the following correspondence be received:

    Tony Dulisse, Response to Request for Four-way Stop at Rolling Hills and Joshua Road

    Proclamation request for Melanomaand Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May

    Township of Melancthon, Increase to Basic Fines for Speeding

     

    Carried

13.1
Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, OPP Detachment Board Framework
 

  • Resolution2021-143
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That correspondence from the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, OPP Detachment Board Framework, be received;

     

    Carried

    Note: Mayor Brown will be meeting with the Dufferin Area Mayors and will update Council following that meeting. 


14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2021-144
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2020-12-08 Cultural Plan Task Force Minutes

    2021-01-05 Sustainable Orangeville Minutes

    2021-01-08 Orangeville BIA Minutes

    2021-01-27 Orangeville BIA Minutes

    2021-01-27 Library Board Minutes

    2021-02-02 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes

    2021-02-09 Sustainable Orangeville Minutes

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting
 

15.1
Councillors Post and Taylor, Community Safety
 

  • Resolution2021-145
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the vote on the motion be separated;

    And whereas a recent incident involving a speeding impaired driver brought neighbourhood concerns to the forefront,
    And whereas our Council is awaiting the results of a consultant report on traffic calming,
    And whereas we are working towards creating safer communities,
    Therefore, be it resolved that staff be directed to install a portable speed sign on Oak Ridge Drive between Island Lake Public School and the hair pin bend.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Resolution2021-146
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That staff be directed to erect a sign warning of the bend on the North side of the road near Graham Crescent.

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

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-147
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That notice be waived to allow for the introduction and consideration of a motion regarding backyard gardening.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-148
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byMayor Brown

    That Council authorize the use $5,000.00 from Sustainable Orangeville's special project budget for utilization in the Backyard Gardening project. 

    Carried

Mayor Brown advised that he will be making a motion at the April 26, 2021 Council meeting relating to men's homelessness.

Councillor Post and Councillor Peters advised that they will be making a motion the April 26, 2021 Council meeting relating to the Food Truck By-law. 

17.
New Business
 

Councillor Peters announced that Earth Week is being held the week of May 15, 2021.

18.
Question Period
 

None. 

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2021-149
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

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

    A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of a Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement

    A by-law to amend By-law 2020-061 being a By-law for the registration and keeping of hens 

    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 April 12, 2021

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2021-150
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

     

    Carried
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