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 (14 motions)
12 carried, 2 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: 2.1 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 2.2 OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2023-016 dated April 25, 2023 regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Enforcement 2.3 Confidential Verbal Update from Bill Andrews, Commissioner of Transportation and Public Works and Susie Spry, Manager of Enforcement Services regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (Enforcement) 2.4 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2023-036 dated May 1, 2023 regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (Development) 2.5 CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS-2023-013 dated April 14, 2023 regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value. (Finance)
Moved by Councillor J. Racinsky, 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 D. Keene
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 11.1 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday April 11, 2023. 11.2 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday April 17, 2023. 11.3 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday April 17, 2023. 11.4 Public Meeting Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday April 17, 2023. (PM-2023-005 & PM-2023-006)
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
1. Annual Purchasing Policy Reporting – By-law No. 2022-0033 That Report No. CS-2023-014, dated May 8, 2023, with regards to Annual Purchasing Policy Reporting- By-law No. 2022-0033, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor J. Racinsky, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports & Memorandums from the Monday May 8, 2023 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: 9.2.c Report No. CS-2023-008 (GC-2023-0048) 9.2.k Report No. TPW-2023-005 (GC-2023-0056) 9.2.l Report No. TPW-2023-006 (GC-2023-0057) 9.2.m Report No. TPW-2023-007 (GC-2023-0058) 9.2.n Report No. TPW-2023-012 (GC-2023-0059)
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Confidential Reports from the Monday May 8, 2023 Closed Session of Council are hereby adopted; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out any of Council's direction on these matters as set out in the Confidential minutes dated May 8, 2023. Report No. ADMIN-2023-016 Confidential Verbal Update from Bill Andrews, Commissioner of Transportation and Public Works and Susie Spry, Manager of Enforcement Services Report No. PD-2023-036 Report No. CS-2023-013
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor D. Keene
Carried
THAT Council for the Town of Halton Hills support the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh regarding Future Accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors; AND FURTHER THAT Council for the Town of Halton Hills requests that the Province of Ontario, through Elections Ontario and the Chief Electoral Officer utilize any resources available to produce the highest quality Permanent Register of Electors; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Elections Ontario, Colin Best, Milton Regional Councillor, AMO, President of AMO, MPP Ted Arnott and MP Michael Chong, the Halton municipalities and AMO.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Mayor A. Lawlor
Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills became the 14th municipality in Canada to earn Bird Friendly designation by Nature Canada on May 22nd 2022, highlighting years of collaborative community efforts to preserve, protect, and restore our natural heritage and ecosystems and WHEREAS the certification process which was led by Bird Friendly Halton Hills, a grassroots collective of community groups and residents requires official acknowledgement and support from council and WHEREAS many of the Town’s existing policies and priorities are bird friendly, including the protection and enhancement of our urban tree canopy and the use of nature based climate solutions and WHEREAS Bird Friendly Certification is a great opportunity to engage, and collaborate with residents and businesses on being a more nature resilient community THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Halton Hills Council officially acknowledge and endorse our Bird Friendly Certification and direct staff to maintain our certification AND FURTHER THAT town staff be directed to include details of the certification on our website, and to report back and identify opportunities to be more bird friendly.
Moved by Councillor C. Garneau, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated May 8, 2023 be received.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor D. Keene
Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2023-029, dated April 24, 2023, regarding “Public Meeting for a Proposed Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to extend the Microbrewery use for two years and to permit a seasonal patio for three years at 1 Elgin Street – Furnace Room Brewery (Georgetown)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor D. Keene
Referred
THAT Report No. PD-2023-034, dated April 26, 2023, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the expansion of the existing self-storage facility onto 13376 Hwy 7 and the construction of 3 new self-storage buildings at 13394 & 13376 Hwy 7 (Henderson’s Corners)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
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. 2023-0031 A By-Law to assume and then permanently close that part of the unopened road allowance shown as Part 1, 20R-22247 (Hillcrest Cemetery). BY-LAW NO. 2023-0032 A By-Law to Prohibit and/or Regulate the Sale, Storage, Display and Discharge of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects and to repeal By-law 2004-0122. BY-LAW NO. 2023-0033 A By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 48 to the Official Plan of the Town of Halton Hills, 15651 10 Side Road (Georgetown) Part of Lot 10, Concession 10, ESQ , Block 290, PLAN 20M-1208, Town of Halton Hills, Regional Municipality of Halton (File No. D09OPA21.002). BY-LAW NO. 2023-0034 A By-Law to Amend Zoning By-law 2010-0050, as amended, for lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 10, Esquesing, Block 290, PLAN 20M-1208, Town of Halton Hills, Regional Municipality of Halton 15651 10 Side Road (Georgetown). BY-LAW NO. 2023-0035 A By-Law to amend By-law No.1984-0001, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Halton Hills. BY-LAW NO. 2023-0036 A By-Law to amend By-law No.1984-0001, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Halton Hills. BY-LAW NO. 2023-0037 A By-Law to provide for the levy and collection of rates or levies required for t
Moved by Councillor A. Hilson, seconded by Councillor J. Fogal
Carried
THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor R. Norris