AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, May 06, 2024, Call to Order 1:30 p.m., Convene into Closed Session at 1:30 p.m., Reconvene into Open Session at 3:00 p.m.

Halton Hills Town Hall, Council Chambers

1 Halton Hills Drive

Town Council meetings are being conducted using a hybrid model where members of Council have the opportunity to participate in-person at Town Hall or electronically via Zoom.  At this time, members of the public are encouraged to continue to view the meeting by watching the live stream through the Town's Municipal Calendar webpage. Should you wish to delegate to a Council meeting, please complete the online delegation form no later than one business day before the meeting is to be held.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

1:30 p.m.       Council Chambers

2.

MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

1.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST

2.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-009

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-009 dated April 18, 2024 regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (Enforcement)

3.

REPORT NO. CS-2024-014

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2024-014 dated May 7, 2024 regarding the security of the property of the municipality or local board. (Administration)

4.

REPORT NO. RP-2024-012

RECREATION AND PARKS REPORT NO. RP-2024-012 dated April 17, 2024 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. (Facilities)

5.

MEMORANDUM NO. TPW-2024-002

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM NO. TPW-2024-002 dated April 19, 2024 regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. (Land)

3.

OPEN MEETING

1.

O CANADA

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is part of the Treaty lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.

3.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

OTHER BUSINESS (ANNOUNCEMENTS, EMERGENCY MATTERS)

1.

Climate Change Investment Fund

5.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT GENERAL COMMITEE ITEMS FROM THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

1.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-002

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-002 dated March 20, 2024 regarding Communications Update and Media Policy.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0039)

2.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-006

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-006 dated March 14, 2024 regarding Amendments to the Off-Street Parking By-law 2005-0117.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0040)

3.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-007

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2024-007 dated April 3, 2024 regarding Strategic Plan Implementation Framework and Mayor’s Priorities.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0041)

4.

MEMORANDUM NO. BEC-2024-004

BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE MEMORANDUM NO. BEC-2024-004 dated April 15, 2024 regarding Create Halton Hills: State of Culture 2022 – 2023 Report.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0042)

5.

MEMORANDUM NO. BEC-2024-005

BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE MEMORANDUM NO. BEC-2024-005 dated March 28, 2024 regarding Invest Halton Hills 2023 Annual Report.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0043)

6.

REPORT NO. CS-2024-008

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2024-008 dated April 15, 2024 regarding 2025 Budget Process.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0044)

7.

REPORT NO. PD-2024-026

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2024-026 dated March 27, 2024 regarding Intention to Designate Under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 499 Guelph St.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0045)

8.

REPORT NO. PD-2024-027

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2024-027 dated March 27, 2024 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 9094 Regional Road 25.

(Recommendation No. GC-2024-0046)

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday April 8, 2024.

2.

Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday April 8, 2024.

3.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday April 15, 2024.

4.

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday April 15, 2024.

7.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION/DELEGATION

8.

CONSENT ITEMS

1.

2023 Insurance Claim Activity

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. CS-2024-002 dated May 6, 2024 is to provide Council with an update on the insurance claim activity from 2023.

9.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

COUNCIL TO CONVENE INTO GENERAL COMMITTEE 

Councillor B. Inglis, Chair

Vet Reports to be considered at General Committee

1.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

a.

Luc Goulet, Dillon Consulting

Presentation to General Committee regarding Response to Council Referred Matter - Fireworks.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.e, Report No. FIRE-2024-003)

b.

Bronwyn Parker, Director of Planning Policy and Jeff Markowiak, Director of Development Review

Presentation to General Committee regarding Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024) Proposed Legislative Changes.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.i, Report No. PD-2024-034)

2.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS

All Reports and Memorandums considered in General Committee will receive final disposition at the next Council meeting. Reports and Memorandums requiring immediate disposition at this meeting will be considered an Immediate Action Item and will be identified with an (IA) beside the title.

Reports will be automatically held if there is a presentation or delegation on the matter.  

a.

REPORT NO. BEC-2024-006

BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE REPORT NO. BEC-2024-006 dated April 24, 2024 regarding Postal Code Change Survey Results.

b.

REPORT NO. CS-2024-009

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2024-009 dated May 6, 2024 regarding Pay-On-Demand Surety Bonds Pilot Project Update.

c.

REPORT NO. CS-2024-012 (IA)

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2024-012 dated May 6, 2024 regarding 2024 Final Property Tax Rates.

d.

REPORT NO. CS-2024-013 (IA)

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2024-013 dated May 6, 2024 regarding Award of Proposal 2024-003-P Managed Database Administration (DBA) Support Services.

e.

REPORT NO. FIRE-2024-003 (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

FIRE SERVICES REPORT NO. FIRE-2024-003 dated April 9, 2024 regarding Response to Council Referred Matter - Fireworks.

f.

REPORT NO. PD-2024-030

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2024-030 dated April 18, 2024 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 49 Eastern Avenue.

g.

REPORT NO. PD-2024-031

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2024-031 dated April 18, 2024 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 91 Mill Street East.

h.

REPORT NO. PD-2024-032

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2024-032 dated April 18, 2024 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 13 Frederick Street North.

i.

REPORT NO. PD-2024-034 (IA) (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2024-034 dated April 23, 2024 regarding Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024) Proposed Legislative Changes.

j.

REPORT NO. PD-2024-035 (IA)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2024-035 dated April 23, 2024 regarding Proposed Provincial Planning Statement.

k.

REPORT NO. RP-2024-009 (IA)

RECREATION AND PARKS REPORT NO. RP-2024-009 dated April 15, 2024 regarding Award of Tender 2024-037-T for Parks Construction Blanket Order.

l.

REPORT NO. RP-2024-014 (IA)

RECREATION AND PARKS REPORT NO. RP-2024-014 dated March 20, 2024 regarding Memorandum of Understanding – GSL Banner Advertising Program.

3.

ADJOURN BACK INTO COUNCIL

10.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEMS FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE

11.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

(Council to reconvene into Closed Session if required)

12.

MOTIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/PETITIONS

1.

Niagara Escarpment Enforcement

2.

Court Resources within Halton Area

3.

Support for Town of Milton - Opposing Reid Road Reservoir Quarry

4.

Objection to Proposal from Province - Stopping of Free Well Water Testing

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

REQUESTS FOR REPORTS

15.

RECEIVE AND FILE GENERAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

16.

CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

1.

BY-LAW NO. 2024-0033

​A By-law to authorize the imposition of special charges under the Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program in accordance with Ontario Regulation 586/06 on 4 Forest Ridge Crescent (the “Benefitting Property”).

2.

BY-LAW NO. 2024-0034

​A By-law to authorize the imposition of special charges under the Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program in accordance with Ontario Regulation 586/06 on 36 Edith Street (the “Benefitting Property”).

3.

BY-LAW NO. 2024-0035

A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-0026 being a by-law to govern the calling, place, proceedings and providing public notice of meetings of the Council and its Committees; to provide rules for the conduct of its Members.

(Refer to Item No. 5.3, Recommendation No. GC-2024-0041)

4.

BY-LAW NO. 2024-0036

A By-law to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.

5.

BY-LAW NO. 2024-0037

A By-law to amend the Town’s Off-Street Parking By-law No. 2005-0117 to include updated provisions for accessible parking spaces.

(Refer to Item No. 5.2, Recommendation No. GC-2024-0040)

6.

BY-LAW NO. 2024-0038

A By-law to provide for the levy and collection of rates or levies required for the Town of Halton Hills for the year of 2024 and to provide for the mailing of notices for the payment of taxes. 

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.c, Report No. CS-2024-012)

7.

BY-LAW NO. 2024-0039

A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 6th day of May, 2024 and to authorize its execution.

17.

ADJOURNMENT