The Halton Hills Record

Council Meeting

September 9, 2019

Who was there

Present (5): Michael Albano, Jane Fogal, Bob Inglis, Ann Lawlor, 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 (14 motions)

14 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 OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2019-0031 dated August 20, 2019 regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees. (Revoke a Business Licence) 2.2 RECREATION AND PARKS MEMORANDUM NO. RP-2019-0007 dated August 27, 2019 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 with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organizations. (Special Event Update)
Moved by Councillor W. Farrow-Reed, seconded by Councillor B. Lewis
Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor T. Brown
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 10.1 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on July 8, 2019. 10.2 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on July 8, 2019. 10.3 Confidential Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on July 8, 2019.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor M. Johnson
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Moved by Councillor B. Lewis, seconded by Councillor W. Farrow-Reed
Carried
THAT the recommendations regarding the Reports & Memorandums from the Monday, September 9, 2019 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted: GC-2019-0064 GC-2019-0065 GC-2019-0066 GC-2019-0067 GC-2019-0068
Moved by Councillor T. Brown, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
THAT the following items are hereby approved: 13.1 Report of the Community and Corporate Affairs Committee Meeting held on August 26, 2019. 13.2 Report of the Planning, Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting held on August 27, 2019 13.3 Confidential Minutes of the Community and Corporate Affairs Committee Meeting held on August 26, 2019. 13.4 Confidential Minutes of the Planning, Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting held on August 27, 2019.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby received for information: 14.1 Minutes of the Downtown Georgetown BIA Board Meeting held on May 14, 2019. 14.2 Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held on June 12, 2019. 14.3 Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held on July 3, 2019. 14.4 Minutes of the Downtown Georgetown BIA Board Meeting held on July 9, 2019. 14.5 Minutes of the Site Alteration Committee Meeting held on July 18, 2019. 14.6 Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee Meeting held on June 19, 2019. 14.7 Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee Workshop held on July 17, 2019. 14.8 Confidential Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee Meeting held on June 19, 2019. 14.9 Confidential Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee Workshop held on July 17, 2019.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnson, seconded by Councillor J. Hurst
Carried
WHEREAS parking in residential areas in Halton Hills has become increasingly difficult over time due to residents owning more cars than can be accommodated on their property; AND WHEREAS residents have been utilizing the town-owned boulevards, roadsides, town parks and other solutions for parking their cars both overnight and during daytime hours; AND WHEREAS Town of Halton Hills Council and staff have received numerous complaints from residents regarding people parking in contravention to the Town’s parking by-laws including parking inappropriately over sidewalks, on grass boulevards or over the 5 hour maximum parking limit; AND WHEREAS the Town will be initiating a detailed parking study in the Fall of 2019 with recommendations to address concerns from residents AND WHEREAS the Study is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2020; AND WHEREAS residents with disabilities may need to accommodate more vehicles than can be accommodated on their properties due to an attendant or family member being required to stay for periods of time to provide care to the a disabled person; AND WHEREAS vehicles used to transport disabled persons may be larger than most regular vehicles and therefore, required larger or additional parking spaces, or may require empty space beside them to allow handicapped access; AND WHEREAS many people with disabilities have expressed frustration about receiving parking tickets due to the special requirements; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that on an interim bas
Moved by Councillor M. Johnson, seconded by Councillor J. Fogal
Carried
WHEREAS the popularity for urban agriculture is growing across numerous Ontario municipalities including but not limited to Brampton, Niagara Falls, Cambridge, Kingston, and Caledon; AND WHEREAS a number of Halton Hills residents have enquired about the Town allowing backyard hens in urban residential areas; AND WHEREAS allowing backyard hens in urban areas poses both community benefits, and community challenges; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Town staff initiate a public process through the Town’s Public Engagement platform, in order for residents to provide opinion as to whether they support or not support allowing backyard hens within urban residential areas of the Town of Halton Hills, and if supported what restrictions should be implemented; such as setbacks, registration of chicken coops, number of hens etc.; AND FURTHER THAT the public engagement include an on-line survey through Let’s Talk and a public meeting in order for residents to provide feedback; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council on the results of the public engagement and recommendations by Spring, 2020.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated September 9, 2019 be received.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT Confidential Report No. ADMIN-2019-0031 dated August 20, 2019 regarding personal matters about an individual, including municipal or local board employees (Revoke a Business Licence), be received; AND FURTHER THAT Staff carry out Council's direction on this matter.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT Memorandum No. RP-2019-0007 dated August 27, 2019 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 organizations (Special Event Update), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor A. Lawlor, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
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. 2019-0042 A By-law to delegate authority relating to assessment and taxation appeal matters to the Town Treasurer or his/her designate. BY-LAW NO. 2019-0043 A By-law to authorize the appointment of the Clerk and Director of Legislative Services and the Information Governance and Records Management Specialist as head of the municipality for the purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. BY-LAW NO. 2019-0044 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2019-0030 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 and Director of Legislative Services. BY-LAW NO. 2019-0045 A By-law to assume the Public Services and Street, namely, Trinity Court, within Subdivision Plan 20-1023. BY-LAW NO. 2019-0046 A By-law to assume the Public Services and Streets within Subdivision Plan 20M-1128. BY-LAW NO. 2019-0047 A By-law to remove the Holding (H5) Provision from Zoning By-law 2010-0050, as amended for the lands legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Plan 10, as in 57603, \Town of Halton Hills, Regional Municipality of Halton, Municipally known as 25 Beaver Street (Glen Williams). BY-LAW NO. 2019-0048 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 38 to the Official Plan of the
Moved by Councillor W. Farrow-Reed, seconded by Councillor B. Lewis
Carried
THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 7:36 p.m.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor B. Lewis
Carried

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