The Orangeville Record

Council Meeting

February 27, 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 (16 motions)

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

That the agenda and any addendums for the February 27, 2023 Council Meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Stevens, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
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: 2023-02-06 Closed Council Minutes 2023-02-13 Closed Council Minutes Rail Spur Land, Centennial Rd., CAO-2023-002 Committee Appointments, CPS-2023-013
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the 2023-02-06 and 2023-02-13 Closed Council minutes be approved; And that confidential report CAO-2023-002, Rail Spur Land, Centennial Rd. 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 Councillor Macintosh
Carried
That the minutes of the following meetings be approved: 2023-02-06 Council Meeting Minutes 2023-02-13 Council-Public Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor Stevens, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried Unanimously
That Council approve the following documents: - OBIA 2023-2027 Board of Management slate - OBIA 2023 constitutional amendments - OBIA 2022 Preliminary Financial Report - OBIA 2023 budget of $547,850, including an OBIA levy of $474,700, other revenue of $47, 350, and a contribution from reserves of $26,300; And that the OBIA 2021 Audited Financial Statements be received.
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously
That report CPS-2023-015, Service and Lease Agreement s with the OSPCA, be received; And that Council pass a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the provision of animal control and shelter services ; And that Council pass a by-law to enter into a n agreement with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the lease of municipal lands and building located at 650 Riddell Road, Orangeville.
Moved by Councillor Stevens, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously
That report CPS-2023-016, Committees of Council, be received; And that Council approve amended Terms of Reference for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, as outlined in attachment 1 to report CPS-2023-016; And that Council approve amended Terms of Reference for Sustainable Orangeville, as outlined in attachment 2 to report CPS-2023-016; And that Council directs staff to amend the Terms of Reference for the following Committees as follows: · Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, increase the complement of public members to up to 8 members · Heritage Orangeville, increase the complement of public members to up to 6 members · Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, increase the complement of public members to up to 10 members · Sustainable Orangeville Committee, increase the complement of public members to up to 8 members
Moved by Councillor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Stevens
Carried Unanimously
That report INS -202 3 -0 13, Dudgeon Reservoir Upgrades - Additional Funding, be received; And t hat Council approve the additional funds of $170,830.23 from the Water Reserve Fund towards the Dudgeon Reservoir Upgrades.
Moved by Councillor Prendergast, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried Unanimously
That report INS-2023- 014 , Stop Sign Review on Alder Street , be received; And that Council direct staff to prepare a Bylaw to amend current Traffic Bylaw 0 78-2005 to remove the stop sign at Alder and Sherwood Streets and erect a new stop sign at the intersection of Alder Street and Glengarry Road; And that the B ylaw be presented to Council at the conclusion of the notification period as r ecommended by the Ontario Traffic Manual , to update current Traffic Bylaw 078-2005 to incorporate the new traffic controls as outline d in report INS-2023-014.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously
That report INS -202 3 -0 15, Road Resurfacing, Broadway – Non-Financial Budget Amendment , be received; And t hat Council approve a Non-Financial Budget Amendment for the changing of Capital Project # B0799.0000 ; Road Resurfacing on Broadway between Townline and Third Street to Broadway between Wellington Street and First Street.
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That the week of May 7 - 13, 2023 be proclaimed as National Hospice Palliative Care Week; And that the following correspondence be received: Proclamation Request - National Hospice Palliative Care Week
Moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the following meetings be received: 2022-11-15 Orangeville Police Service Board Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
driver and pedestrian safety is a priority of our Council; And whereas Provincial Highway 10, from the northern border of Brampton to the intersection of First Street in Orangeville, contains various uses such as urban and rural and experiences high traffic volumes, chronic speeding, and an increased number of commercial vehicles; And whereas the projected growth will continue to exasperate these issues; And whereas our neighbours to the South in the Town of Caledon have recently made a delegation at ROMA to ask the Province to work with the Town of Caledon to develop a terms of reference for a traffic and road safety study to be funded by the MTO, of the entire length of Highway 10 within Caledon; And whereas the Town of Orangeville would benefit from such a traffic and road safety study being done including the length of Highway 10 within Orangeville; Therefore be it resolved that a letter of support be provided to the Town of Caledon regarding their request to the Province on behalf of Council; And further request that the Town of Caledon include the portion of Highway 10 that runs through Orangeville in the proposed study; And that Town of Orangeville staff be available for consultation as part of this project; And that a copy of the letter of support be sent to Premier Doug Ford, Deputy Premier, Sylvia Jones, Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney, the Town of Caledon and all municipalities in Dufferin County.
Moved by Mayor Post, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously
the Red Mvmnt is a local grassroots, youth-led nonprofit organization focusing on advancing sustainable menstrual equity while reducing period poverty; And Whereas other Ontario municipalities have recently adopted programs that support the provision of free menstrual products in Town facilities; And Whereas the provision of free menstrual products contributes to gender equity by ensuring that menstruating individuals have access to hygienic products when needed; Therefore be it resolved that Town staff report back on the feasibility of implementing a program that provides free menstrual products in Town facilities.
Moved by Councillor Prendergast, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That the by-laws listed below be read three times and finally passed: A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of a Purchase Agreement with HDR Inc for the development of an Electric Bus Feasibility Study and Fleet Transition Plan A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of an agreement with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the provision of animal control and shelter services A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of an agreement with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the lease of municipal lands and building located at 650 Riddell Road, Orangeville 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 February 27, 2023
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Prendergast
Carried Unanimously
meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Stevens The
Carried Unanimously

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