The Halton Hills Record

Council

October 6, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Michael Albano, Jason Brass, Jane Fogal, Chantal Garneau, Alex Hilson, D'Arcy Keene, Ann Lawlor, Ron Norris, Clark Somerville

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (13 motions)

12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Council of the Town of Halton Hills meet in closed session in order to address the following matters: 2.2 CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2025-020 dated October 6, 2025 regarding the security of the property of the municipality or local board. (Security) 2.3 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-019 dated September 22, 2025 regarding the security of the property of the municipality or local board. (Facilities) 2.4 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-055 dated September 19, 2025 regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (Planning Matters) 2.5 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-059 dated September 17, 2025 regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (OLT) 2.6 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2025-064 dated September 24, 2025 regarding ligation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (OLT)
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor R. Norris
Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor R. Norris
Carried
WHEREAS ensuring the safety of all road users, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable users—is a shared and ongoing priority for the Town of Halton Hills and the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS reducing vehicle speeds contributes significantly to creating calmer, safer neighbourhoods that encourage active forms of transportation such as walking, cycling, etc., aligning with the Town of Halton Hills’ Active Transportation Master Plan and broader community well-being goals; AND WHEREAS in 2019, the Province of Ontario filed enabling legislation to allow municipalities to utilize Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) as a tool to address speeding and public safety; AND WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario, including the Town of Halton Hills, have invested in and supported the implementation of ASE as a provincially regulated and proven traffic safety tool, particularly effective in school zones and community safety zones; AND WHEREAS there is ample evidence that ASE has proven to be an effective tool in improving road safety, reducing speeding in high-risk areas such as school zones and community safety zones; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) supports the use of ASE tools as an important element in enhancing traffic safety programs and that ASE allows police resources to focus on other public safety priorities; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) has identified ASE as one of the most successful evidence-based road saf
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Mayor A. Lawlor
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor A. Lawlor, Councillor C. Somerville, Councillor A. Hilson, Councillor M. Albano, Councillor J. Brass, Councillor M. Kindbom, Councillor J. Fogal, Councillor C. Garneau, Councillor R. Norris, Councillor B. Inglis, Councillor D. Keene
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports from the Monday September 15, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2025-056 (
Moved by Councillor M. Kindbom, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday September 8, 2025. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday September 8, 2025. 6.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday September 15, 2025. 6.4 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday September 15, 2025.
Moved by Councillor R. Norris, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday October 6, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2025-051 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0120) Report No. PD-2025-052 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0121) Report No. PD-2025-053 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0122) Report No. PD-2025-054 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0123)
Moved by Councillor A. Hilson, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Confidential Reports from the Monday October 6, 2025 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 October 6, 2025. Report No. CS-2025-020 Report No. CSE-2025-019 Report No. PD-2025-055 Report No. PD-2025-059 Report No. PD-2025-064
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor J. Fogal
Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated October 6, 2025 be received.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor R. Norris
Carried
THAT Report No. TPW-2025-023, dated October 6, 2025, regarding 2026 Building Services Division Fees, be received
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor M. Kindbom
Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2025-057, dated September 22, 2025, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit an events venue/banquet facility for weddings, events and other gatherings at 16406 5 Side Road (Esquesing)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor M. Kindbom
Referred
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. 2025-0082 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2025-0061 for the appointment of 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. 2025-0083 A By-law to designate the Tost Blacksmith Shop and Schenk House, located at 3 Prince Street, Glen Williams, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0084 A By-law to designate Tracey House, located at 32 Stewarttown Road, Stewarttown, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0085 A By-law to designate Lorne School, located at 14021 Regional Road 25 under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0086 A By-law to designate the St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, located at 537- 539 Main Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0087 A By-law to designate the Woollen Mills Housing, located at 5 Tweedle Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0088 A By-law to designate the Woollen Mills Hou
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor J. Fogal
Carried
THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor A. Hilson
Carried

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