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
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • Councillor G. Peters
  • Councillor L. Post
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor T. Taylor
Members Absent:
  • Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh
Staff Present:
  • E. Brennan, CAO
  • D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor
  • C. Khan, Deputy Clerk, was present at Town Hall
  • G. Kocialek, Interim General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk
  • J. Lackey, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • K. Lemire, Tourism and Culture Officer
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services
  • R. Phillips, Manager, Economic Development
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, IT Technician
  • N. Syed, Treasurer
  • B. Ward, Manager, Planning
  • T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk

1.
Call To Order
 

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

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

  • Resolution2021-370
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the agenda and any addendums for the November 8, 2021 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

None. 

4.
Closed Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-371
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    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:

    2021-10-25 Closed Council Minutes        

    Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO and John Hart, Town Solicitor, Amarlinc Site Alteration Application - Amaranth, 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.

    Cachet Developments (Orangeville) Inc., Non-Decision Appeal, INS-2021-061 and Correspondence from R. Andrew Biggart, Town Solicitor, 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

    Council recessed from 6:40 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


4.1
2021-10-25 Closed Council Minutes
 

4.2
Confidential Verbal Report from Ed Brennan, CAO and John Hart, Town Solicitor, Amarlinc Site Alteration Application - Amaranth
 

4.3
Cachet Developments (Orangeville) Inc., Non-Decision Appeal, INS-2021-061 and Correspondence from R. Andrew Biggart, Town Solicitor
 

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
 

  • Resolution2021-372
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the 2021-10-25 Closed Council Minutes, be approved; 

    And that Confidential verbal report from Ed Brennan, CAO and John Hart, Town Solicitor, Amarlinc Site Alteration Application - Amaranth regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, be received;

    And that Cachet Developments (Orangeville) Inc., Non-Decision Appeal, INS-2021-061 and Correspondence from R. Andrew Biggart, Town Solicitor 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

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting
 

  • Resolution2021-373
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the minutes of the following meetings, be approved:

    2021-10-25 Council Minutes

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation
 

11.1
Jeanne-Marie Palermino, Land Development
 

Jeanne-Marie Palermino outlined her concerns relating to the increased amount of development in the town. 

11.2
Tourism Branding
 

Matthew Aubie, Aubs & Mugg Inc. presented the new Orangeville Tourism Brand and associated guidelines to Council. 

12.
Staff Reports
 

12.1
Tourism Branding Project, CMS-2021-024
 

  • Resolution2021-374
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report CMS-2021-024, dated November 8, 2021 regarding the Tourism Brand Project, be received; 

    And that the new tourism brand and associated guidelines developed for Orangeville by Aubs & Mugg Inc. be adopted;  

    And that staff be directed to trademark and utilize the new tourism brand to promote Orangeville as a tourism destination. 

    Carried

12.2
OMCC Amending Agreement 2022, CPS-2021-077
 

  • Resolution2021-375
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-077, dated November 8, 2021, OMCC Amending Agreement 2022, be received.

    And that Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an Amending Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation regarding the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program.

    Carried

12.3
Sign Variance Application – Sheldon Creek Homes – SIX90, CPS-2021-078
 

  • Resolution2021-376
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That Council grant a variance to Sign By-law to permit three (3) Land Development Ground Signs measuring: 3.65 metres X 2.43 metres, and two signs at 2.74 metres X 1.45 metres for an aggregate sign face area of 16.82 m² at 670-690 Broadway, with the condition that the signs be removed no later than 120 days from the date the signs are erected.

    Yes (3)Councillor Andrews, Councillor Post, and Councillor Taylor
    No (3)Mayor Brown, Councillor Peters, and Councillor Sherwood
    Defeated (3 to 3)
  • Resolution2021-377
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That Report CPS-CL-2021-078, regarding Sign Variance Application – SIX90 Towns be received; and

    That Council grant a variance to Sign By-law to permit three (3) Land Development Ground Signs measuring: 3.65 metres X 2.43 metres, and two signs at 2.74 metres X 1.45 metres for an aggregate sign face area of 16.82 m² at 670-690 Broadway; and

    That the sign variance be conditional upon the applicant obtaining a Sign Permit;

    No (6)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Sherwood, and Councillor Taylor
    Defeated (0 to 6)
  • Resolution2021-378
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That Report CPS-CL-2021-078, regarding Sign Variance Application – SIX90 Towns be received.

    Carried

12.4
Council Tasks, CPS-2021-080
 

  • Resolution2021-379
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report CPS-2021-080 Council Tasks, be received.

    Carried

12.5
257 Broadway, Demolition on a Municipal Heritage Register Property, INS-2021-060
 

  • Resolution2021-380
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2021-060, 257 Broadway, Demolition on a Municipal Heritage Register Property, be received;

    And that Council not oppose the demolition of a two-storey portion of rear of the existing building on the property

    Carried

12.6
Parking on One-Side on Town Streets, Public Consultation Results, INS-2021-059
 

  • Resolution2021-381
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byMayor Brown

    That Staff be directed to include the Parking on One-Side on Town Street project in the 2022 Budget submissions for consideration by Council to cover the cost of purchasing and installing the required regulatory signs.

    Yes (3)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, and Councillor Sherwood
    No (3)Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, and Councillor Taylor
    Defeated (3 to 3)
  • Resolution2021-382
    Moved byMayor Brown
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That staff be directed to report back to Council by Spring of 2022 on restrictions regarding vehicles parked for extended periods of time on Town streets per the Traffic By-law.

    Carried
  • Resolution2021-383
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That report INS-2021-059, Parking on One-Side on Town Streets, Public Consultation Results, be received;

    And that Council direct Staff to implement the option of restricting parking on local streets to one side of the road only;

    And that Staff be directed to update the Consolidated Traffic By-law to reflect the approved changes in local street parking as set out in this report. 

    Carried Unanimously
  • Resolution2021-384
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    And that Staff be directed to transfer funds from the General Capital Reserve to cover the cost of purchasing and installing the required regulatory signs;

    Yes (5)Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, and Councillor Taylor
    No (1)Councillor Sherwood
    Carried (5 to 1)

    Council recessed from 8:48 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. 


13.
Correspondence
 

  • Resolution2021-385
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the correspondence listed below be received:

    2021-11-25 Woman Abuse Prevention Proclamation Request
        
    Township of Melancthon, Additional COVID-19 Financial Relief Funding
        
    Township of Amaranth, Notice of Decision, By-law Number 67-2021
        
    Township of Amaranth, Notice of Decision, By-law Number 68-2021
        
    Town of Mono, Planning Applications
        
    Town of Mono, Covid-19 Vaccination Passport Enforcement;

    And that November 25, 2021 be proclaimed as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes
 

  • Resolution2021-386
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2021-09-21 Orangeville Police Services Board Minutes
        
    2021-09-16 Orangeville BIA Minutes
        
    2021-09-21 Orangeville BIA Minutes

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting
 

15.1
Councillor Post, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
 

  • Resolution2021-387
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    Whereas the Town recently established an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee to advise Council on matters and issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion;
    And Whereas the Committee recommends the development of a Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to build a more inclusive community;
    Now therefore be it resolved that $10,000 be included as a 2022 Capital Budget Item for the completion of a Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy by the Town’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

    Carried

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting
 

Mayor Brown advised that he will be making a motion at the November 22, 2021 Council Meeting regarding a Remembrance Day and Veterans Crosswalk.

17.
New Business
 

Mayor Brown provided a thank you on behalf of Council to Doug Jones, who has just left the position of General Manager, Infrastructure Services at the Town and welcomed Gary Kocialek as Interim General Manager, Infrastructure Services. 

Councillor Sherwood provided a reminder of the upcoming Santa Claus parade, Saturday, November 13, 2021.  

Mayor Brown extended  wishes for a speedy recovery to Deputy Mayor Macintosh and indicated that the Deputy Mayor is stepping away from Council for 3 months and is donating his salary to the Orangeville Food Bank during his 3 months absence. 

18.
Question Period
 

None. 

19.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2021-388
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

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

    A by-law to authorize the execution of the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program Amending Agreement 2022

    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 November 8, 2021

    Carried

20.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2021-389
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That the meeting be adjourned at 9:18 p.m.

     

    Carried
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