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
  • S. Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events
  • D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • C. Khan, Deputy Clerk, was present at Town Hall
  • J. Lackey, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk, was present at Town Hall
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, IT Technician, was present at Town Hall
  • N. Syed, Treasurer
  • B. Ward, Manager, Planning
  • T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk

1.
Call To Order
 

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

  • Resolution2021-102
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That the agenda and any addendums for the March 22, 2021 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

None. 

4.
Closed Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-103
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor 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:

    2021-03-08 Closed Council Minutes

    Correspondence from the Town's Solicitor and Report INS-2021-019 regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Procurement and Contract matter. 

    Carried

    Council recessed from 6:17 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


4.1
2021-03-08 Closed Council Minutes
 

4.2
Correspondence from the Town's Solicitor and Report INS-2021-019 
 

 

 

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
 

  • Resolution2021-104
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That the minutes of the 2021-03-08 Closed Council meeting be approved;

    And that the correspondence from the Town's solicitor dated 2021-03-17 be received;

    And that Confidential report INS-2021-019 regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purposes - Procurement and Contract matter, be received.

    Carried

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-105
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2021-03-01 Council - Public Meeting Minutes

    2021-03-08 Council Minutes

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

11.1
Aaron Day, Kate Hayes, Freyja Whitten, Credit Valley Conservation, Invasive Species Strategy and Sustainable Forest Management Plan
 

Aaron Day, Kate Hayes and Freyja Whitten, Credit Valley Conservation provided information to Council relating to invasive species strategy and outlined a sustainable forest management plan. 

11.2
Kate Burgess, Conservation Lands Planner Credit Valley Conservation, Island Lake Conservation Management Plan
 

Kate Burgess, Conservation Lands Planner Credit Valley Conservation presented the Island Lake Conservation Management Plan and highlighted key points of the plan. 

11.3
Jonathan Hambides, POMAX Consulting Inc. OPP Transition
 

Jonathan Hambides, POMAX Consulting Inc. confirmed accuracy of cost estimates previously provided to Council, except for a discrepancy between the projected cost avoidance initially set out as $58.6 million but calculated based on actual salary increases and O.P.P. statement of December 2020 of $56.34 million. 

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
Rates & Fees Review – Minor Sport Groups, CMS-2021-006
 

  • Resolution2021-106
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CMS-2021-006, Rates & Fees Review – Minor Sport Groups, be received;

    And that Council approve a reduction to the outdoor minor base rate of 37.5% which is equivalent to the reduced amount provided to the ice user groups; these outdoor facility groups include minor soccer, baseball and lacrosse and would apply for the spring/summer 2021 season in its entirety; further that a fee reduction be extended to the Orangeville Otters in the same amount of 37.5% effective February 24, 2021 (return to play date) to June 2021, i.e. the end of the 2020/21 swim season;

    Carried

12.2
Safe Restart Agreement – Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding, CPS-2021-017
 

  • Resolution2021-107
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report CPS-2021-017, dated March 22, 2021, Safe Restart Agreement – Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding, be received.

    And that Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for 2021 funding.

    Carried

12.3
Parking on One Side on Town Streets, INS-2021-010
 

  • Resolution2021-108
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report INS-2021-010, Parking on One Side on Town Streets, be received;

    And that Council refer matter to staff to solicit public input and report back to Council within six months. 

    Carried

12.4
Metrolinx Joint Transit Procurement Programme and Agreement - 2019-2024, INS-2021-015
 

  • Resolution2021-109
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report INS-2021-015, Metrolinx Joint Transit Procurement Programme and Agreement - 2019-2024, be received;

    And that Council authorizes Orangeville Transit to participate in the multi-year Governance Agreement (GA) for joint transit procurements facilitated by Metrolinx;

    And that Infrastructure Services designate a representative to the Transit Procurement Steering Committee under the programme;

    And that Council direct Staff to complete the necessary applications, reporting forms and subsequent agreements as required under the Metrolinx procurement programme;

    And that Council pass a by-law to authorize the entering into a joint transit procurement agreement with Metrolinx.

    Carried

12.5
5 Wellington Street, Demolition on a Municipal Heritage Register Property, INS-2021-017
 

  • Resolution2021-110
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report INS-2021-017, 5 Wellington Street, Demolition on a Municipal Heritage Register Property, be received;

    And that Council not oppose the demolition of the accessory building addition and detached garage on the property

    Carried

12.6
2020 Annual and Summary Water Works Reports, INS-2021-014
 

  • Resolution2021-111
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That report INS-2021-014, 2020 Annual and Summary Water Works Reports, be received;

    And that the 2020 Summary Report for the Orangeville Drinking Water System, be received;

    And that a copy of the 2020 Summary Report for the Orangeville Drinking Water System be forwarded to Credit Valley Conservation.

    Carried

    Council recessed from 8:40 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.


12.7
Groundwater Recharge Compensation Fund, INS-2021-016
 

  • Resolution2021-112
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report INS-2021-016, Groundwater Recharge Compensation Fund, be received;

    And that staff be directed to establish a reserve fund for the purposes of administering a groundwater recharge compensation program for developments that are unable to meet on-site groundwater recharge requirements under the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Plan;

    And that Council provides direction to staff to set up a Discretionary Reserve Fund for Groundwater Recharge Compensation.

    Carried

12.8
2020 Water Pollution Control Plant Annual Report, INS-2021-018
 

  • Resolution2021-113
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-Env-2021-018, 2020 Water Pollution Control Plant Annual Report, be received.

    Carried

13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2021-114
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the following correspondence be received:

    Bob Richardson and Myrna Richardson, 200 Elizabeth Street proposed development

    Town of Mono, Highway Traffic Act 

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2021-115
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the receipt of the minutes of the following meetings be deferred to the next meeting of Council:

    2020-12-08 Cultural Plan Task Force Minutes
    2021-01-05 Sustainable Orangeville 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
Councillor Peters, Bill 257
 

  • Resolution2021-116
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    WHEREAS the purpose of the Planning Act is to promote sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment and to provide for a land use planning system led by provincial policy; and, WHEREAS The requirement for all decision-makers under the Planning Act to make decisions in a manner that is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement is longstanding and necessary for good planning, environmental, societal and health outcomes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Minister of Infrastructure and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to withdraw Schedule 3 from Bill 257; and THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Premier, MPP Sylvia Jones, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Infrastructure, Credit Valley Conservation, and all Ontario municipalities.

    Carried

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

  • Councillors Post and Taylor, Community Safety

    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:
    a) install a portable speed sign on Oak Ridge Drive between Island Lake Public School and the hair pin bend
    b) erect a sign warning of the bend on the North side of the road near Graham Crescent

    Resolution2021-117
    Moved byMayor Brown
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    WHEREAS Council at its meeting on February 8, 2021 passed a motion on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the phasing out of gas-fired electricity generation with an emphasis on proven renewable energy technologies and energy storage; and

    WHEREAS the Mayor attended a recent Orangeville Hydro Board meeting where a presentation was made regarding the types of power generation and corresponding carbon footprint;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to section 7.10.5 of Procedure By-law 2017-064, that the notice provisions be waived and an invitation be extended to the President of Orangeville Hydro Rob Koekkoek to present on the matter for the awareness of Council.

    Carried

17.
New Business
 

Councillor Andrews provided information on initiatives of the Business and Economic Development Committee. 

Councillor Peters announced that there will be virtual Earth Week events in Orangeville this year. 

18.
Question Period
 

None. 

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2021-118
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    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 Joint Transit Procurement Agreement with Metrolinx
    A By-law to amend By-law 2016-110 being a By-law to prescribe the type of fires, time during which fires may be set, and the precautions to be observed by the person(s) setting fires in the open air, and the requirements and fees for fire permits
    A By-law to authorize the entering into and execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Safe Restart Agreement - Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding                       

    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 March 22, 2021

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2021-119
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m.    

     

    Carried
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