AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, April 20, 2026, Call to Order 2:00 p.m., Convene into Closed Session at 2:00 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

2:00 p.m.       Council Chambers

2.

MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

1.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST

2.

REPORT NO. CES-2026-013

CORPORATE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2026-013 dated April 7, 2026 regarding a subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations. (Contracts)

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.

Youth Week 2026

5.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT GENERAL COMMITTEE ITEMS FROM THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

The reports listed below can be found on the agenda from the March 20, 2026 Council meeting. Visit the Municipal Calendar to access.

1.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-003

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-003 dated March 2, 2026 regarding Halton Hills Election Sign By-law Amendments.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0035)

2.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-008

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-008 dated February 20, 2026 regarding Amendments to the Town’s Off-Street Parking By-law 2005-0117.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0036)

3.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-009

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-009 dated February 20, 2026 regarding Amendments to the Town of Halton Hills Sign By-law 2003-0065.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0037)

4.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-011

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-011 dated March 13, 2026 regarding Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Year.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0038)

5.

REPORT NO. CSE-2026-011

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2026-011 dated March 11, 2026 regarding Acton Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0039)

6.

REPORT NO. TPW-2026-005

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS REPORT NO. TPW-2026-005 dated March 12, 2026 regarding Micromobility and Electric Kick-Scooters.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0041)

7.

REPORT NO. CES-2026-004

CORPORATE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT NO. CES-2026-004 dated March 30, 2026 regarding Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Others During the Year 2025.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0047)

8.

MEMORANDUM NO. CSE-2026-004

COMMUNITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM NO. CSE-2026-004  dated March 11, 2026 regarding Community Benefits Fund Scope and Methodology.

(Recommendation No. GC-2026-0048)

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday March 16, 2026.

2.

Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday March 16, 2026.

3.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 30, 2026.

4.

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 30, 2026.

7.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION/DELEGATION

8.

CONSENT ITEMS

1.

2025 Annual Purchasing Policy Reporting

Recommendation:  

That Report No. CES-2026-003 dated April 20, 2026, regarding the 2025 Annual Purchasing Policy Reporting – By-law No. 2022-0033, be received for information.

2.

Agricultural Roundtable - 2025 Annual Summary

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. CSE-2026-002 dated March 31, 2026 is to provide Council with the Halton Hills Agricultural Roundtable 2025 Annual Summary

3.

Invest Halton Hills 2025 Annual Report

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. CSE-2026-003 dated April 2, 2026 is to provide Council with an overview of the 2025 Invest Halton Hills Annual Report – please see the appended report. The Annual Report highlights key initiatives and activities implemented by the Economic Development division (Invest Halton Hills) in 2025 to advance Council’s Strategic Plan priority of a Thriving Economy.  

4.

Community Grant Program Allocations

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. CSE-2026-005 dated March 31, 2026 is to provide Council with an overview of the 2026 Community Grant Program (CGP) allocations.

9.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

COUNCIL TO CONVENE INTO GENERAL COMMITTEE 

Councillor A. Hilson, Chair

Vet Reports to be considered at General Committee

1.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

a.

Michael Chantrel

Delegation to General Committee regarding Exemption Request from the Noise By-law 2010-0030 at 537 Main Street, Town of Halton Hills.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.e, Report No. ADMIN-2026-014)

b.

Jit Basrai

Delegation to General Committee regarding Request from Property Owner of 8513 Eighth Line for a variance to the Fence By-law 2002-0060, Section 4(3) as amended, at 8513 Eighth Line, Halton Hills.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.d, Report No. ADMIN-2026-013)

c.

Tony Boutassis, Director of Economic Development

Presentation to General Committee regarding Guelph Street Revitalization Plan.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.k, Report No. CSE-2026-010)

d.

Beverley King, Chief Librarian & CEO

Presentation to General Committee regarding HHPL 2025 Annual Report with opening remarks provided by Alice Strachan, Halton Hills Public Library Board Chair.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.s, Memorandum No. LIB-2026-001)

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. ADMIN-2026-005 (IA)

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-005 dated March 18, 2026 regarding Seeking relief from obligations under the Line Fences Act and amendments to the Town of Halton Hills Fence By-law 2002-0060.

b.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-007

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-007 dated April 7, 2026 regarding Corporate Communications & Social Media Policy.

c.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-010

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-010 dated April 1, 2026 regarding Website Policy.

d.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-013 (AUTOMATIC HOLD) (IA)

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-013 dated March 26, 2026 regarding Request from Property Owner of 8513 Eighth Line for a variance to the Fence By-law 2002-0060, Section 4(3) as amended, at 8513 Eighth Line, Halton Hills.

e.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-014 (AUTOMATIC HOLD) (IA)

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2026-014 dated April 2, 2026 regarding Exemption Request from the Noise By-law 2010-0030 at 537 Main Street, Town of Halton Hills

f.

REPORT NO. CES-2026-010 (IA)

CORPORATE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT NO. CES-2026-010 dated April 7, 2026 regarding Pumper/Rescue Purchase.

g.

REPORT NO. CES-2026-011

CORPORATE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT NO. CES-2026-011 dated April 7, 2026 regarding Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.

h.

REPORT NO. CES-2026-012

CORPORATE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT NO. CES-2026-012 dated April 7, 2026 regarding Fire Safety Grant.

i.

REPORT NO. CSE-2026-007

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2026-007 dated April 2, 2026 regarding Transfer of Ashgrove Cemetery to the Town of Halton Hills.

j.

REPORT NO. CSE-2026-010 (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2026-010 dated April 7, 2026 regarding Guelph Street Revitalization Plan.

k.

REPORT NO. PD-2026-028 (IA)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2026-028 dated March 30, 2026 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 19 St. Alban’s Drive (Acton).

l.

REPORT NO. PD-2026-029 (IA)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2026-028 dated March 30, 2026 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 65 Main Street North (Acton).

m.

REPORT NO. PD-2026-030

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2026-030 dated April 7, 2026 regarding Recommendation Report for applications for Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption for 15651 10 Side Road (Georgetown).

n.

REPORT NO. PD-2026-036 (AUTOMATIC HOLD) (IA)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2026-036 dated April 2, 2026 regarding Request to waive Consent application fees for 13068 Sixth Line and 13205 Sixth Line (Esquesing).

o.

REPORT NO. PD-2026-038 (IA)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2026-038 dated April 1, 2026 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 11309 22 Side Road (Limehouse).

p.

MEMORANDUM NO. LIB-2026-001 (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

LIBRARY SERVICES MEMORANDUM NO. LIB-2026-001 dated March 16, 2026 regarding HHPL 2025 Annual Report.

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

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

REQUESTS FOR REPORTS

15.

RECEIVE AND FILE GENERAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

16.

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING - Start at 6:00 p.m.

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1.

REPORT NO. PD-2026-040

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2026-040 dated March 31, 2026 regarding Georgetown GO Protected Major Transit Station Area – Special Meeting of Council Report.

17.

CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

1.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0031

A By-law to amend the Town’s Fence By-law No. 2002-0060 to include relief from the Line Fences Act (excluding Section 20) and incorporate associated housekeeping updates.

2.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0032

A By-law to amend the Town’s Sign By-law No. 2003-0065 to remove provisions relating to Election Signs.

3.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0033

A By-law to amend the Town’s Off-Street Parking By-law No. 2005-0117 a by-law to regulate off-street parking.

4.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0034

A By-law to designate Churchill Community Church, located at 14406 Third Line, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

5.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0035

A By-law to designate the Fleck House, located at 121 Mountainview Road North, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

6.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0036

A By-law to designate the Fisher Farmhouse, located at 9709 Fifth Line, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

7.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0037

A By-law to Amend By-Law No. 2021-0064 A By-law to Manage and Regulate Election Signs in the Town of Halton Hills

8.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0038

A By-law to designate the Herald Building located at 67 Main Street South, Georgetown, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest

9.

BY-LAW NO. 2026-0039

A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 20th day of April, 2026 and to authorize its execution.

18.

ADJOURNMENT