AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, July 07, 2025, Convene into Open Session at 3:00 p.m.

Halton Hills Town Hall, Council Chambers

1 Halton Hills Drive

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

3:00 p.m.       Council Chambers

2.

MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

1.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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.

Mayor Lawlor welcomes Federal Members of Parliament

Michael Chong, MP for Wellington -Halton Hills North

Kristina Tesser Derksen, MP for Milton East - Halton Hills South

5.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT GENERAL COMMITTEE ITEMS FROM THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

The reports listed below can be found on the agenda from the June 16th Council meeting. Visit the Municipal Calendar to access.

1.

REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-013

OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2025-013 dated May 13, 2025 regarding Amendments to various Designated By-laws listed in the AMPS By-law 2025-0008.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0080)

2.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-024

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-024 dated June 16, 2025 regarding Corporate Asset Management Update and 2025 Infrastructure Asset Management Plan.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0083)

3.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-025

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-025 dated May 5, 2025 regarding Community Grant Program Policy.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0084)

4.

REPORT NO. PD-2025-038

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-038 dated May 30, 2025 regarding Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0088)

5.

MEMORANDUM NO. PD-2025-002

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM NO. PD-2025-002 dated June 2, 2025 regarding OPA 50 (Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan) Ontario Land Tribunal Settlement.

(Recommendation No. GC-2025-0090)

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS

1.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday June 16, 2025.

2.

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday June 16, 2025.

3.

Minutes of the Statutory Public Meetings held on June 16, 2025.

(PM-2025-003 and PM-2025-004)

4.

Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday June 23, 2025.

5.

Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday June 23, 2025.

7.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION/DELEGATION

1.

Catherine Edwards, Environment & Natural Assets Specialist

Presentation to Council regarding Fairy Lake Water Quality Study/Black Creek Implementation - Status Update .

8.

CONSENT ITEMS

1.

Reserves, Discretionary Reserve Funds, Obligatory Reserve Funds and Trust Funds as at December 31, 2024

Recommendation:

THAT Report No. CS-2025-017 dated July 7, 2025, regarding Reserves, Discretionary Reserve Funds, Obligatory Reserve Funds and Trust Funds as at December 31, 2024, be received for information.

2.

2024 Treasurer’s Statement for Development Charges Reserve Funds, Parkland: Cash-In Lieu Reserve Fund, and Community Benefits Charges Reserve Fund

Recommendation:

THAT Report No. CS-2025-018 dated July 7, 2025, regarding the 2024 Treasurer’s Statement for Development Charges Reserve Funds, Parkland: Cash-in Lieu Reserve Fund, and Community Benefits Charges Reserve Fund be received.

3.

2024 Annual Report on Investments and Cash Management

Recommendation:

THAT Report No. CS-2025-019 dated July 7, 2025, regarding the 2024 Annual Report on Investments and Cash Management be received for information.

4.

Update on Eighth Line Park Expansion – Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Outcome and Next Steps

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. CSE-2025-005 dated June 12, 2025 is to provide Council with an update on the Town’s recent application to the Province’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the Eighth Line Park Expansion project, and to outline preliminary next steps that Town Staff will undertake in light of the funding application outcome.

5.

Georgetown Well and Stream Based Servicing (Groundwater) Update

Purpose:

The purpose of Memorandum No. PD-2025-003 is to provide Council with an update regarding the transfer of properties in Georgetown South from the ground water system to the lake-based system and the resulting additional capacity made available for the Georgetown ground-based system.

9.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

COUNCIL TO CONVENE INTO GENERAL COMMITTEE 

Councillor M. Kindbom, Chair

Vet Reports to be considered at General Committee

1.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

a.

Carlos Alvarez and Matthew Ciardelli, KPMG

Presentation to General Committee regarding 2024 Annual Financial Statements, Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Information Return with opening remarks provided by Joseph Vandermeer, Deputy Treasurer.

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. CSE-2025-010 (IA)

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-010 dated June 20, 2025 regarding Proposal for Construction of a Multi-Purpose Storage Building at Dominion Gardens Park.

b.

REPORT NO. CSE-2025-027

COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-027 dated June 11, 2025 regarding Transition to an Annual Volunteer Recognition Event.

c.

REPORT NO. CS-2025-010

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-010 dated July 7, 2025 regarding Capital Budget Status as at December 31, 2024 and Closed Capital Projects.

d.

REPORT NO. CS-2025-015 (AUTOMATIC HOLD) (IA)

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-015 dated July 7, 2025 regarding 2024 Annual Financial Statements, Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Information Return.

e.

REPORT NO. CS-2025-016 (IA)

CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-016 dated July 7, 2025 regarding Distribution and Funding – 2024 Final Operating Budget Position.

f.

REPORT NO. LIB-2025-001

LIBRARY SERVICES REPORT NO. LIB-2025-001 dated May 26, 2025 regarding Halton Hills Public Library Board By-law Update.

g.

REPORT NO. PD-2025-024 (IA)

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

(Referred back to staff at the May 5, 2025 Council meeting.)

h.

REPORT NO. PD-2025-031 (IA)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-031 dated June 18, 2025 regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – Prospect Park and Fairy Lake (Acton).

i.

REPORT NO. PD-2025-042

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-042 dated June 25, 2025 regarding Recommendation Report for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit two 4-storey residential apartment buildings containing 34 units at 16 and 18 Mill Street (Georgetown).

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.

CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

1.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0059

A By-law to amend certain Town By-laws as they relate to the designated by-laws listed in By-law No. 2025-0008, a by-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties (Regulatory – Non-parking)

(Refer to Item No. 5.1, Recommendation No. GC-2025-0080)

2.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0060

A By-law to designate Wright Block, located at 99 – 103 Main Street South, Georgetown, Town of Halton Hills, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

3.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0061

A By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Parking By-laws and other By-laws as designated by the Clerk & Director of Legislative Services, and to repeal and replace By-law No. 2023-0096 and its amendments.

4.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0062

A By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Parking By-laws and other By-laws as designated by the Clerk & Director of Legislative Services.

5.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0063

A By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Parking By-laws and other By-laws as designated by the Clerk & Director of Legislative Services.

6.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0064

A By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Parking By-laws and other By-laws as designated by the Clerk & Director of Legislative Services.

7.

BY-LAW NO. 2025-0065

A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 7th day of July, 2025 and to authorize its execution.

17.

ADJOURNMENT