Council

THAT the Council of the Town of Halton Hills meet in closed session in order to address the following matters: 2.2 CORPORATE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT NO. CES-2026-013 dated April 7, 2026 regarding a subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations. (Contracts)

THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.

WHEREAS the Halton Regional Chair has been directly elected by residents of Halton Region since 2000; AND WHEREAS the election of the Regional Chair has provided an important element of democratic accountability in Halton and a public mandate for the position; AND WHEREAS on April 2, 2026, the Provincial Government introduced Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which would allow the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to appoint Regional Chairs in Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo, York and the Warde in the County of Simcoe; AND WHEREAS in connection with the introduction of Bill 100, the Provincial Government indicated in intends to provide such appointed Chairs with “Strong Chair” powers akin to the existing “Strong Mayor Powers” provided for in the Municipal Act, 2001 following the 2026 municipal election; AND WHEREAS providing “Strong Chair” powers to Provincial appointees shifts regional decision-making to individuals not chosen by local voters and weakens democratic accountability; AND WHEREAS under the direction of the Provincial Government, the Halton community moved to elections for the position of Regional Chair, which is a democratic process that has been in place for 26 years; AND WHEREAS Halton Region has continued to be an effective, efficient and well-managed upper-tier municipal government which has consistently maintained a AAA/Aaa credit rating, supported significant growth as one of the fastest growing communities in Can

THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.2 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday March 16, 2026. 6.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 30, 2026. 6.4 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 30, 2026. (As amended at the April 20, 2026 Council Meeting)

THAT the following Consent Items are hereby approved: Report No. CES-2026-003 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. Memorandum No. CSE-2026-002 THAT Memorandum No. CSE-2026-002 dated March 31, 2026 regarding Agricultural Roundtable - 2025 Annual Summary be received. Memorandum No. CSE-2026-003 THAT Memorandum No. CSE-2026-003 dated April 2, 2026 regarding Invest Halton Hills 2025 Annual Report be received.

THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.

THAT Council do now reconvene into General Committee.

THAT the recommendations contained in the following Confidential Reports from the Monday April 20, 2026 Closed Session of Council are hereby adopted as presented; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out any of Council's direction on these matters as set out in the Confidential minutes dated April 20, 2026. Report No. CES-2026-013

WHEREAS the safety of children travelling to and from school is a fundamental priority for the Town of Halton Hills; AND WHEREAS illegal passing of stopped school buses continues to occur in Ontario, placing children at serious and preventable risk; AND WHEREAS stop-arm camera systems improve driver compliance, support enforcement, and enhance accountability through reliable video evidence; AND WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills has consistently advocated for stronger school bus safety measures, including Council support in 2017 for a pilot initiative with Halton Regional Police to collect data on stop-arm violations, a March 25, 2019 resolution supporting the continued placement of school bus cameras, and a July 10, 2023 resolution, calling for provincial action to require stop-arm cameras on school buses and fund their implementation; AND WHEREAS despite this longstanding advocacy, illegal passing of stopped school buses remains a persistent safety concern, demonstrating the need for stronger and more consistent province-wide action; AND WHEREAS municipalities and school boards require modern enforcement tools, clear provincial rules, and equitable access to safety technology in order to protect students in communities of all sizes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Halton Hills reaffirms its longstanding support for enhanced school bus safety measures, including stop-arm camera systems; AND FURTHER THAT Council reiterates and strengthens its previous r

WHEREAS municipalities, including the Town of Halton Hills, play a critical role in delivering essential services and infrastructure that support growing and evolving communities; AND WHEREAS municipalities are increasingly contributing to areas that intersect with provincial responsibilities, such as housing, social services, and certain capital obligations, placing additional pressure on property tax–based revenue systems; AND WHEREAS municipal revenue tools, particularly property taxes, are limited in their ability to keep pace with growth, inflation, and the expanding expectations placed on local governments; AND WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills continues to invest in critical infrastructure, including roads, water, stormwater, emergency services, and recreation, to support both existing residents and future growth; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities have identified opportunities to better align municipal funding tools with the realities of modern service delivery and growth pressures; AND WHEREAS ensuring long-term financial sustainability for municipalities is essential to maintaining service levels, supporting housing targets, and protecting affordability for residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Halton Hills respectfully requests that the Province of Ontario, in collaboration with AMO, FCM and other municipal partners, undertake a comprehensive review of the provincial–mu

THAT the General Information Package dated April 20, 2026 be received.

THAT Report No. PD-2026-040 dated March 31, 2026, regarding the Georgetown GO Protected Major Transit Station Area – Special Meeting of Council, 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. 2026-0031 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 BY-LAW NO. 2026-0039 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 20th day

THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 8:02 p.m.