Council

THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports & Memorandums from the Monday October 6, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. ADMIN-2025-021 (

THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday September 22, 2025. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday September 22, 2025. 6.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday September 29, 2025. 6.4 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday September 29, 2025. 6.5 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday October 6, 2025. 6.6 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday October 6, 2025. 6.7 Minutes of the Statutory Public Meetings held on Monday October 6, 2025. 6.8 Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Tuesday October 14, 2025. 6.9 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Tuesday October 14, 2025.

THAT the following Consent Items are hereby approved: 1. OLT Appeal Update – 49 Eastern Avenue (Hide House) THAT Memorandum No. PD-2025-004 dated October 8, 2025 regarding OLT Appeal Update – 49 Eastern Avenue (Hide House) be received.

THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.

THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday October 27, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2025-026 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0128)

WHEREAS Private Member’s Bill 21 has been introduced into the legislature, a bill to protect Ontario’s future food sovereignty; AND WHEREAS Ontario is losing an average of 319 acres of agricultural land per day, to various other uses; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Planning Statement emphasizes the need to protect and strengthen Ontario’s agricultural system and ensure the continued viability of farming as a cornerstone of the province’s economy and food security; AND WHEREAS the Town’s Technical Paper on agriculture notes that Halton Hills has a strong agricultural economy and community, generating $55 million in gross farm receipts annually; AND WHEREAS the Bill is supported by the Ontario Farmland Trust, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Christian Farmers and the National Farmers Union, reflecting broad support within the farming community on an exploratory basis; AND WHEREAS a significant portion of Ontario’s food supply comes from the US, where current protectionism practices are creating ambiguity and uncertainty in the food supply chain; AND WHEREAS the Town encourages the Province to continue to use all available tools and supports, including incentives, grants, infrastructure investment, and innovation programs to promote and expand local food production, enhance on-farm viability, and strengthen Ontario’s food security; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Halton Hills supports the intent of Bill 21 to establish a farmer-led and farmer-run Foodbelt Pro

WHEREAS the Council-approved 2023–2026 Strategic Plan affirms our commitment to acting with integrity, welcoming open and respectful communication, and fostering an inclusive and caring community; AND WHEREAS respectful, fact-based dialogue is essential to maintaining public trust and ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of the Town; AND WHEREAS democracy is healthiest when decision-making reflects these shared values and when everyone can participate fully and safely in shaping their community; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified declining civic participation — including fewer candidates and lower voter turnout — as a challenge for municipalities across the province, and has further reported that harassment, intimidation, and abuse toward elected officials have become significant barriers to recruiting and retaining local representatives; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched the Elect Respect campaign to promote civility, accountability, and collaboration in local governance — values that reflect the Town of Halton Hills’ commitment to being respectful, caring, and connected to our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of the Town of Halton Hills supports the Elect Respect Pledge and commits to:  Treat others with respect in all spaces — public, private, and online;  Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks;  Focus debate on ideas and policies, not individu

WHEREAS Council has received a petition from residents requesting that Council consider a Seasonal Exemption to By-law No. 2019-0008, to permit the placement of recreational or sporting equipment (e.g., basketball and hockey nets) on Town property during defined months; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2019-0008 prohibits the placing or depositing of sporting or recreational equipment on a highway, which by definition includes a common and public highway and road allowance; AND WHEREAS the petition reflects a desire among residents and families for the Town to explore a reasonable balance between safety, accessibility, and opportunities for outdoor recreation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to review the associated safety, risk, and liability of allowing the sports equipment on Town property during designated months; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council with recommendations by the end of Q1 in 2026.

THAT the General Information Package dated October 27, 2025 be received.

THAT Report No. PD-2025-058, dated October 10, 2025, regarding “Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an industrial warehouse building at 8029 Hornby Road (Premier Gateway Employment Area)”, 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. 2025-0092 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 27th day of October, 2025 and to authorize its execution.

THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 8:12 p.m.