The Orangeville Record

Council Meeting

October 16, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Joe Andrews, Andy Macintosh, Lisa Post, Tess Prendergast, Debbie Sherwood, Rick Stevens, Todd Taylor

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)

13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda and any addendums for the October 16, 2023 Council Meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Prendergast
Carried Unanimously
That a closed meeting of Council be held pursuant to s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act for the purposes of considering the following subject matters: 2023-08-14 Closed Council Minutes Confidential Report - Rail Spur Lands at 33 Centennial Road, CAO-2023-011 Confidential Report - Rail Spur Land behind 40 to 50 Centennial Rd. Update, CAO-2023-012 Confidential Verbal Report - David Smith, CAO - Public Office Holders
Moved by Councillor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the 2023-08-14 Closed Council minutes be approved; And that confidential report CAO-2023-011, Rail Spur Lands at 33 Centennial Road, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried
That the minutes of the following meetings be approved: 2023-09-11 Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That all Consent Agenda items for the October 16, 2023 Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received; And that the month of October be proclaimed as Probus Recognition Month.
Moved by Councillor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Stevens
Carried Unanimously
That report CMS-2023-042, Community Group Pavement Markings Update, be received. And that Council direct Staff to review future recommendations made by community groups and provide recommendations for Council consideration when appropriate.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously
That report INS-2023-060 , Hansen Boulevard and Edgewood Valley Update , be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Prendergast
Carried Unanimously
That report INS-2023-064, Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations, Feedback Request, be received; And that staff be directed to submit the comments contained in Attachment no. 3 to this report, and the letter from Mayor Post to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (correspondence item 13.2.9), in response to their request.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Prendergast
Carried Unanimously
T hat report INS-2023-0 65 , Joint Municipal Water Supply Management Model: Tier 3 Update , be received; And that Council direct Staff to proceed with updating the Tier 3 Water Budget Study as set out in Report INS-2023-065 and the Joint Water Supply Management Model agreement.
Moved by Councillor Stevens, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That report INS-2023-066, Engineering Services – Reconstruction of Cardwell Street and Dawson Road , be received; And t hat Council approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $23,910.00 from Project # 31122.0000 to Project # 31121.0000
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the Town of Orangeville and Council must consider the changing needs of residents and their neighbourhoods; AND WHEREAS neighbourhoods in the Town of Orangeville must be safe for residents who use active transportation such as walking or cycling; AND WHEREAS Preston Drive is being used temporarily for construction purposes and will remain an emergency access point for the Avalon Long Term Care Home; AND WHEREAS residents require safe crossing on Parkinson Crescent along the stretch between Laverty Crescent and Preston Drive to cross the road to Parkinson Crescent Park, including the installation of a stop sign or an all-way stop sign as necessary and subsequent curb ramping, if necessary; AND WHEREAS the Town of Orangeville and Council are authorized to approve stop signs on the basis of the immediate community need; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council directs Infrastructure Services to install a stop sign or an all-way stop on Parkinson Crescent between Laverty Crescent and Preston Drive as deemed appropriate by staff, including the appropriate curb ramping, if necessary to promote accessibility and active transportation; And that the Town’s Traffic By-law (2005-078) be updated to include a stop or all-way stop at the intersection of Parkinson Crescent, deemed appropriate by staff. Yes (6) Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Deputy Mayor Taylor, Councillor Macintosh, Councillor Stevens, and Councillor Prendergast No (1) Councillor Sherwood
Moved by Councillor Prendergast, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That the by-laws listed below be read three times and finally passed: A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its closed and regular Council Meeting held on October 16, 2023
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Stevens, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously

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