AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, May 05, 2025, 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.

CONFIDENTIAL APPENDICES TO PUBLIC REPORT NO. CSE-2025-011

COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFIDENTIAL APPENDICES TO PUBLIC REPORT NO. CSE-2025-011 dated May 5, 2025 regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Staff Survey)

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.d, Report No. CSE-2025-011 of the open session agenda.)

3.

REPORT NO. TPW-2025-009

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS REPORT NO. TPW-2025-009 dated March 24, 2025 regarding  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. (Land Acquisition)

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)

5.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT GENERAL COMMITTEE ITEMS FROM THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

The reports listed below can be found on the agenda from the April 14th Council meeting. Visit the Municipal Calendar to access.

1.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-007

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-007 dated April 14, 2025 regarding Bluesky Social – The New Emerging Social Media Platform.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0043)

2.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-008

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-008 dated March 24, 2025 regarding Silver Creek Trail Feasibility Study.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0044)

3.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-012

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-012 dated April 14, 2025 regarding Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Update.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0046)

4.

REPORT NO. CS-2025-011

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-011 dated April 14, 2025 regarding Halton Court Services 2025 Budget and Business Plan.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0047)

5.

REPORT NO. TPW-2025-006

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS REPORT NO. TPW-2025-006 dated March 26, 2025 regarding McKenzie-Smith Bennett School Neighbourhood Traffic Calming.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0049)

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday April 7, 2025.

2.

Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday April 7, 2025.

3.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday April 14, 2025.

4.

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday April 14, 2025.

7.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION/DELEGATION

8.

CONSENT ITEMS

1.

Use of Delegated Authority 2024

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. ADMIN-2025-002 dated May 5, 2025 is to notify Council of the instances when the Delegated Authority granted in By-law 2023-0046 was used in the year 2024.

2.

Official Plan Amendment 59 Update - Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. PD-2025-001 dated May 5, 2025 is to provide Council with an update regarding Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 59 – the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan.

9.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

COUNCIL TO CONVENE INTO GENERAL COMMITTEE 

Councillor R. Norris, Chair

Vet Reports to be considered at General Committee

1.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

a.

Credit Valley Conservation

Presentation to General Committee regarding Fairy Lake Water Quality Study Implementation Plan.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.e, Report No. CSE-2025-013)

b.

Catherine Edwards, Environment and Natural Assets Specialist

Presentation to General Committee regarding Fairy Lake Water Quality Study Implementation Plan.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.e, Report No. CSE-2025-013)

c.

Meagan Cooper, Communications Specialist

Presentation to General Committee regarding Public Notification Program with opening remarks by Alex Fuller, Director of Communications.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.a, Report No. ADMIN-2025-008)

d.

Beverley King, Chief Librarian and CEO

Presentation to General Committee regarding Halton Hills Public Library 2024 Annual Report with opening remarks provided by Alice Strachan, Halton Hills Public Library Board Chair.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.n, Memorandum No. LIB-2025-001)

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-2025-008 (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-008 dated April 16, 2025 regarding Public Notification Program.

b.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-011 (IA)

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-011 dated May 5, 2025 regarding Membership Appointment – Accessibility Advisory Committee.

c.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-015 (IA)

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-015 dated April 17, 2025 regarding Amendments to the Automated Speed Enforcement By-law 2025-0019.

d.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-011 

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-011 dated May 5, 2025 regarding Safe and Welcoming Halton Hills: Status Update.

(Report to be attached to the Addendum agenda on May 1st)

e.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-013 (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-013 dated April 7, 2025 regarding Fairy Lake Water Quality Study Implementation Plan.

f.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-016

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-016 dated May 5, 2025 regarding Glen Lawson Lands Master Plan.

g.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-018 (IA)

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-018 dated April 9, 2025 regarding Parks By-Law Exemption Request at the Georgetown Fairgrounds.

h.

REPORT NO. CS-2025-012

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-012 dated May 5, 2025 regarding 2026 Budget Process.

(Report to be attached to the Addendum agenda on May 1st)

i.

REPORT NO. CS-2025-013

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-013 dated May 5, 2025 regarding Operating Budget Status for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and Projected Surplus.

j.

REPORT NO. CS-2025-014 (IA)

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-14 dated May 5, 2025 regarding 2025 Final Tax Rates.

k.

REPORT NO. PD-2025-022 (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-022 dated April 10, 2025 regarding Request to waive a Consent application fee for 12815 Fifth Line (Esquesing).

l.

REPORT NO. PD-2025-023

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-023 dated April 15, 2025 regarding Recommended changes to the Planning & Development and Development Engineering fee structures.

m.

REPORT NO. PD-2025-024 (IA)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-024 dated April 17, 2025 regarding Official Plan Review Community Engagement Strategy.

(Report to be attached to the Addendum agenda on May 1st)

n.

MEMORANDUM NO. LIB-2025-001 (AUTOMATIC HOLD)

LIBRARY SERVICES MEMORANDUM NO. LIB-2025-001 dated April 16, 2025 regarding HHPL 2024 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

1.

Veterans Commemorative Crosswalks

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

REQUESTS FOR REPORTS

15.

RECEIVE AND FILE GENERAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

16.

CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

1.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0039

A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-0006 appointing members to the 2022-2026 term for the Town’s Advisory Committees of Council.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.b, Report No. ADMIN-2025-011)

2.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0040

A By-law to amend By-law 2025-0019 being a By-law to establish Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement in Halton Hills.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.c, Report No. ADMIN-2025-015)

3.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0041

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 2025 and to provide for the mailing of notices for the payment of taxes.

(Refer to Item No. 9.2.j, Report No. CS-2025-014)

4.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0042

A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 5th day of May, 2025 and to authorize its execution.

17.

ADJOURNMENT