Council Meeting

THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 8.1 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 1, 2021. 8.2 Public Meeting (2021-0001) dated March 1, 2021. 8.3 Public Meeting (2021-0002) dated March 1, 2021. 8.4 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on March 8, 2021. 8.5 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 1, 2021.

THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.

THAT the recommendations regarding the Reports & Memorandums from the Monday, March 22, 2021 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted: GC-2021-0031 As Amended, GC-2021-0032, GC-2021-0033 GC-2021-0034, GC-2021-0035 GC-2021-0036, GC-2021-0037 GC-2021-0038, GC-2021-0039 As Amended GC-2021-0040, GC-2021-0041 GC-2021-0042, GC-2021-0043 GC-2021-0044, GC-2021-0045

THAT the following minutes are hereby received for information: 11.1 Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held on February 3, 2021. 11.2 Minutes of the Georgetown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management Meeting held on February 9, 2021. 11.3 Minutes of the Halton Hills Public Library Board Meeting held on February 10, 2021. 11.4 Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee Meeting held on February 17, 2021. 11.5 Minutes of the Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting held on February 18, 2021.

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus has been in operation in Gravenhurst since 1958; AND WHEREAS the Provincial government announced in January 2021 that the Ontario Fire College Campus in Gravenhurst will be closed effective March 31, 2021; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus is one of the primary sources of certified training for Ontario Firefighters; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus gives Ontario Firefighters another option besides Regional Training Centres to obtain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certifications; AND WHEREAS this closure effects many Fire Services across the Province as the Ontario Fire College Campus is the most cost-effective method for municipalities to certify Firefighters to NFPA Standards in Ontario. THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Halton Hills requests that the Province of Ontario reverse their decision to close the Ontario Fire College Campus in Gravenhurst, as the Ontario Fire College is one of the best and most cost-effective methods for municipalities to train their firefighters which assists us in protecting our residents; AND FURTHER THAT if the Province of Ontario does not reverse their decision to close the Ontario Fire College Campus in Gravenhurst, Council for the Town of Halton Hills requests that the Province provides a fully funded framework that enables firefighters to receive the necessary certifications and training through the Regional Training Centre model; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of thi

WHEREAS the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt 988, a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline; AND WHEREAS the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200 per cent; AND WHEREAS existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold; AND WHEREAS in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline; AND WHEREAS Council for the Town of Halton Hills recognizes that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help. THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Halton Hills endorses this 988 crisis line initiative; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Michael Chong, MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Ted Arnott, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills, the Minister of Health, the CRTC, Town of Milton, Town of Oakville, City of Burlington, Halton Region, FCM and AMO.

THAT the General Information Package dated March 22, 2021 be received.

THAT Report No. PD-2021-0014, dated March 8, 2021, regarding Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the development of a 6-storey, 52-unit residential apartment building at 16 and 18 Mill Street (Georgetown)”, 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. 2021-0010 A By-law to Amend By-law No. 93-174 being a By-law that establishes a Board of Management for the Georgetown Business Improvement Area – Board of Management Membership. BY-LAW NO. 2021-0011 A By-law to Amend By-law No. 93-175 being a By-law that establishes a Board of Management for the Acton Central Business Improvement Area – Board of Management Membership. BY-LAW NO. 2021-0012 A By-law to authorize the Town to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), regarding the Safe Restart Agreement (SRA) – Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding for the transfer of Safe Restart Agreement Revenues. BY-LAW NO. 2021-0013 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 22nd day of March, 2021 and to authorize its execution.

THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 7:54 p.m.