Council

THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday February 2, 2026. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday February 2, 2026. 6.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday February 17, 2026. 6.4 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday February 17, 2026. (As amended at the March 9, 2026 Council Meeting)

THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.

WHEREAS Council has oversight responsibility for financial governance, accountability, and risk management for The Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills; AND WHEREAS the Town’s external auditor, in its Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, includes required inquiries to Council regarding any fraud risks and awareness of tips or complaints received through a whistleblower program, if such programs exists; AND WHEREAS Halton Hills does not currently have a formal whistleblower reporting policy or independent reporting framework, outside of the limited prescribed authority of the Integrity Commissioner; AND WHEREAS some Ontario municipalities have implemented structured whistleblower programs that provide confidential or anonymous reporting mechanisms incorporating protections against reprisal; AND WHEREAS establishing clear and independent reporting channels is recognized as a best practice in modern public sector governance and strengthens transparency, accountability and public trust. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to report back to Council on the steps required to establish a formal Whistleblower Reporting Program for the Town of Halton Hills; AND FURTHER THAT the report include: 1. a jurisdictional scan of comparator municipalities; 2. options for implementation, including use of an independent third- party reporting provider; 3. proposed governance structure, including oversight and reporting mechanisms to Council; 4. considera

THAT the General Information Package dated March 9, 2026 be received.

THAT Report No. PD-2026-025, dated February 24, 2026, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a conference centre within the existing building at 530 Guelph Street (Norval)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be

THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2026-0019 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. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0020 A By-law to designate the Farmers Bank Building, located at 2 Adamson Street South, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0021 A By-law to designate L‘Église Sacré-Cœur, located at 33-39 Guelph Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0022 A by-law to designate Logan Cottage, located at 530 Main Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0023 A By-law to designate Grandview, located at 56 Queen Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0024 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the owner of 78 Main Street South, Georgetown. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0025 A By-law to authorize the sale of part of Town-owned lands to Enbridge Gas located at 14010 Steeles Ave at Eighth Line. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0026 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Me

THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 7:28 p.m.