Council Meeting Minutes

Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:30 P.m. - 10:30 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 at Town Hall
• Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh
• Councillor J. Andrews
• Councillor G. Peters
• Councillor L. Post
• Councillor D. Sherwood
• Councillor T. Taylor

Staff Present:

• D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor
• 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
• B. Ward, Manager, Planning

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1.

Call To Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• Resolution 2021-262
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Councillor Post

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

  Carried

3.

Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

Mayor Brown declared a conflict on Item 4.4 in Closed Session as well as Item 9, Rise and Report. 

4.

Closed Meeting

• Resolution 2021-263
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  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:

  2021-06-28 Closed Council Minutes        

  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.

  Confidential Report from Ed Brennan, CAO - 120 C Line, Rail Line Spur        
  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.

  41 William Street, Appeal of a Committee of Adjustment Decision, INS-2021-046        
  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

  Carried

4.1

2021-06-28 Closed Council Minutes

4.2

Confidential Verbal Report from Mayor Brown, 100 Mill Street

4.3

Confidential Report from Ed Brennan, CAO - 120 C Line, Rail Line Spur

4.4

41 William Street, Appeal of a Committee of Adjustment Decision, INS-2021-046

5.

Open Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

6.

Singing of National Anthem

Council collectively sang the 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.

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

• Resolution 2021-264
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That the 2021-06-28 Closed Council Minutes be approved;

  And that Confidential Verbal Report from Mayor Brown, 100 Mill Street 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, be received;

  And that Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO - 120 C Line, Rail Line Spur 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, be received;

  And that staff proceed as directed.

  Carried

• Note: Mayor Brown declared a pecuniary interest in this matter as his son is a principal in the matter. 

  Deputy Mayor Macintosh assumed the Chair as Mayor Brown has declared a pecuniary interest in the matter. 

  Resolution 2021-265
  Moved by Councillor Post
  Seconded by Councillor Sherwood

  And that Report INS-2021-046, 41 William Street, Appeal of a Committee of Adjustment Decision regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, be received;

  And that staff proceed as directed. 

  Carried

  Mayor Brown resumed the Chair. 

  
  

10.

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

• Resolution 2021-266
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That the minutes of the following meeting be approved:

  2021-06-28 Council minutes

  Carried

11.

Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

11.1

Matthew Melchior, Primacare Living Solutions, Headwaters Seniors Campus, Humber Lands

• Matthew Melchior, Primacare Living Solutions provided an outline for a campus of care senior residence that provides a continuum of care and that a potential location for such a facility would be on the Humber Lands. Mr. Melchior requested to purchase the Humber Lands from the Town of Orangeville. 

  Resolution 2021-267
  Moved by Councillor Post
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

  That the Primacare Living Solutions proposal be referred to staff for review, comment and recommendation;

  And that alternative potential uses of the Humber Lands be considered in the staff report;

  And that staff report back to Council no later than September 30, 2021.

  Carried

12.

Staff Reports

12.1

2021 Business Improvement Area Levy, CPS-2021-050

• Resolution 2021-268
  Moved by Councillor Sherwood
  Seconded by Councillor Taylor

  That report CPS-2021-050, 2021 Business Improvement Area Levy be received;

  And that Council adopt the 2021 BIA levies as proposed for the 2021 fiscal year;

  And that Council pass a By-law to provide for the levy and collection of a special charge upon ratable property in the Orangeville Business Improvement Area in the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville for the year 2021.

  Carried

12.2

Appointment of Animal Control Officers, CPS-2021-052

• Resolution 2021-269
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That report Appointment of Animal Control Officers, be received:

  And that Council pass a By-law to appoint Megan Archer, Caroline Godsend, Meridith Edney and Rachel Noonan as Animal Control Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Animal Control By-law.

  Carried

12.3

Terms of Reference Amendment and Appointments – Men’s Homelessness Committee, CPS-2021-053

• Resolution 2021-270
  Moved by Councillor Andrews
  Seconded by Councillor Taylor

  That report CPS-2021-053 regarding terms of reference amendment and appointments to the Men’s Homelessness Committee be received; and

  That the terms of reference be amended to increase the number of citizen appointments from six to eight; and

  That Council pass a by-law to amend By-law 2021-019 to appoint Anthony Carnovale, Christopher Sheehan, James Jackson, Louis Sapi, Margo Young, Michael Demczur, Nolan Bentley and Terrance Carter to the Men’s Homelessness Committee.

  Carried

12.4

Alder Recreation Centre Pool Liner Funding, CMS-2021-015

• Resolution 2021-271
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
  Seconded by Councillor Peters

  That report CMS-FP-2021-015, titled Alder Recreation Centre Pool Liner Funding dated July 12, 2021 be received;

  And that Council approve additional capital funding to complete the expansion of the 6 lane 25 metre lap pool to 8 lanes and replacement of the leisure pool liner at the Alder Recreation Centre based on:

  Option 1: Proceed with the completion of a full stainless steel lap pool and a leisure pool with stainless steel sides with a PVC (vinyl) membrane floor and spray pad features for a total cost of $4,600,534.70.

   

  Carried

13.

Correspondence

• Resolution 2021-272
  Moved by Councillor Peters
  Seconded by Mayor Brown

  That the following correspondence be received:

  Town of Shelburne, Residential Schools

  Town of Shelburne, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 

  Town of Mono, Regulatory Proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act

  Town of Mono, Residential Schools

  Town of Mono, Unencapsulated Polystyrene Foam

  Credit Valley Source Protection Authority;

  And that the correspondence from the County of Dufferin regarding Residential Schools be received and endorsed;

  And that Chris Gerrits be recommended as the municipal group representative on the CTC Source Protection Committee.

  Carried

14.

Committee/Board Minutes

• Resolution 2021-273
  Moved by Councillor Andrews
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh

  That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

  2021-02-23 Police Service Board Minutes

  2021-03-23 Police Service Board Minutes

  2021-04-20 Police Service Board Minutes

  2021-02-25 Cultural Plan Task Force Minutes

  2021-03-23 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes

  2021-05-25 Orangeville Library Board Minutes

  Carried

15.

Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

15.1

Mayor Brown, Legion Monument

• Resolution 2021-274
  Moved by Mayor Brown
  Seconded by Councillor Post

  That Council allow the Royal Canadian Legion to construct a stone monument on Town Property at Greenwood Cemetery;

  And that authorization be given to issue a letter to the Orangeville Legion, indicating that the Town has sufficient funds for the monument project and that the Town approves of locating the Legion monument on Town lands at the Cemetery;

  And that staff be directed to oversee the construction of the work;

  And that the Town authorizes the use of the Town of Orangeville’s crest as part of the planned monument;

  And that staff report back to Council with information pertaining to plans for acknowledgement of private donors.

  Carried

16.

Notice of Motion at Meeting

None. 

17.

New Business

Councillor Andrews extended a thank you to all individuals involved in the healing and reflection evening held at the end of June to support the Indigenous Community. 

Councillor Andrews extended a thank you to Councillor Post for her initiative with respect to the installation of a crosswalk to honor the Indigenous Community. 

Councillor Post advised that the Celebrate Your Awesome virtual event will be launched on August 7, 2021. 

Councillor Taylor advised that the Terry Fox Run is coming up in the fall and that Council will be asked to participate. 

Councillor Taylor advised that Theatre Orangeville is featuring the Third Life of Eddie Mann in July.

Councillor Sherwood reminded the public about the Summer Concert Series and that more information is available on the Town website. 

18.

Question Period

None. 

19.

By-Laws

• Resolution 2021-275
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
  Seconded by Councillor Andrews

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

  A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of special charge upon ratable property in the Orangeville Business Improvement Area in the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville for the Year 2021;

  A by-law to amend By-law 021-2019 to confirm appointments to various Boards and Committees;

  A by-law to appoint Megan Archer, Caroline Godsend, Meridith Edney and Rachel Noonan as Animal Control Officers for the Town of Orangeville

  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 July 12, 2021.

   

  Carried

20.

Adjournment

• Resolution 2021-276
  Moved by Councillor Taylor
  Seconded by Councillor Post

  That the meeting be adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

   

  Carried