The Halton Hills Record

Council Meeting

March 6, 2023

Who was there

Present (11): Michael Albano, Jason Brass, Jane Fogal, Chantal Garneau, Alex Hilson, Bob Inglis, D'Arcy Keene, Ann Lawlor, Ron Norris, J. Racinsky, 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 (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 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 REPORT NO. BEC-2023-001 dated February 22, 2023 regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization. (Economic Development)
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 C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor J. Racinsky
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports & Memorandums from the Monday February 13, 2023 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. ADMIN-2023-0005 (GC-2023-0009) THAT Report No. ADMIN-2023-0005 dated January 20, 2023 regarding Advisory Committees of Council – Review be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the Policies and Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committees of Council; AND FURTHER THAT these practices and policies be implemented for the new Advisory Committee term, concurrent with the new term of Council. Report No. CORPSERV-2023-0005 (GC-2023-0010) THAT Report No. CORPSERV-2023-0005 dated February 13, 2023, regarding KPMG 2022 Year End Audit Planning Report be received as information. Report No. PD-2023-0003 (GC-2023-0012) THAT Report No. PD-2023-0003 dated January 31, 2023, regarding the Premier Gateway Phase 2B Integrated Planning Project – Preferred Land Use Plan and Policy Direction, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the draft Preferred Land Use Plan, draft technical reports including the Land Use Concepts Report, Transportation Report, Scoped Subwatershed Study Phase 2 Report, and Urban Design Guidelines, which can be found on Let’s Talk Halton Hills, be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to hold a virtual Public Open to present for public review and input the draft Preferred Land Use Plan, technical reports, draft Urban Design Guidelines and key Secondary Plan policy themes; AND FURTHER THAT a copy
Moved by Councillor J. Racinsky, seconded by Councillor R. Norris
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 11.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday February 13, 2023. 11.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday February 13, 2023. 11.3 Public Meeting Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday February 13, 2023. (PM-2023-0001 & PM-2023-0002)
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
1. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – Implementation Update and Results THAT Report No. BEC-2023-003, dated February 22, 2023, regarding the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Implementation Update and Results, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor C. Garneau
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
WHEREAS the Town’s Facility Recognition Program provides the opportunity to celebrate and recognize significant contributions from individuals, corporations, businesses, or groups by naming rooms within Town facilities; AND WHEREAS former Mayor Rick Bonnette retired from from public office after delivering exemplary service for Halton Hills residents over 19 years as Mayor and 18 years as a Regional Councillor and 3 years as a local Councillor; AND WHEREAS former Mayor Bonnette’s many accomplishments included leading the charge against proposals to build a 400 series highway through town, saving the Georgetown Hospital and gaining international recognition for his work in speaking out against the “Buy American” movement; AND WHEREAS former Mayor Bonnette has been a recipient of Ontario’s Long-Standing Service Award in 2008 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the re- naming of the Community Hall at the Acton Arena and Community Centre in honour of former Mayor Rick Bonnette; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to finalize the name of the room in consultation with former Mayor Bonnette, the Mayor and the CAO; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to affix new signage and update facility communications to reflect the new name.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Mayor A. Lawlor
Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated March 6, 2023 be received.
Moved by Councillor D. Keene, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Confidential Reports from the Monday March 6th, 2023 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 March 6, 2023. Report No. BEC-2023-001
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
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. 2023-0014 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. 2023-0015 A By-Law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 6th day of March, 2023 and to authorize its execution.
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor D. Keene
Carried
THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 5:42 p.m.
Moved by Councillor C. Garneau, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried

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