The Orangeville Record

Council Meeting

November 9, 2020

Who was there

Present (5): Joe Andrews, Andy Macintosh, Lisa Post, Debbie Sherwood, 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 (23 motions)

21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda and any addendum for the November 9, 2020 Council Meeting, be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
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: 4.1. Closed Council Minutes, October 19, 2020 4.2. eScribe Training The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members. 4.3. Public Office Holders Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 4.4. 82, 86-90 Broadway, Confidential Report CMS-2020-009 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Peters
Carried
That council convene back into Open Session.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried
That the October 19, 2020 Closed Council minutes be received; and That eScribe Training was completed; and That Public Office Holders Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee be received and: That 82, 86-90 Broadway, Confidential Report CMS-2020-009 regarding a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That the minutes of the following meetings be approved: 2020-10-19 Council
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That correspondence from Margo Young, Hospital Issues be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That a petition from Sylvia Bradley be received. That Staff report back to Council on a plan for implementation of a sidewalk on Faulkner Street and the projected costs of the installation; and That consideration of this sidewalk installation on Faulkner Street be included in the 2021 Budget for Council consideration.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
That report CPS-2020-015, titled Sustainable Orangeville sidewalk petition endorsement be received.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That report CMS-EDC-2020-006 dated November 9, 2020 regarding Development of 82, 86-90 Broadway be received; And that Council direct staff to commence preparations for the eventual sale of the properties for development through a Request for Proposal process with a mixed use 47,300 square foot (sf) building fronting on Broadway which includes Town-owned public parking through a mix of surface and underground parking; And that Planning Division staff be directed to move forward with steps required to rezone the site to establish built form requirements; And that staff be directed to obtain Phase I and II Environmental Assessments of the property as required, and report to Council with results; And that staff be directed to obtain a comprehensive parking strategy for the Downtown that considers paid parking recommendations; And that staff be directed to obtain an Economic Impact Study as a result of the re-development of the property; And that Council direct staff to make a 2021 capital budget submission of $75,000 for the completion of a Phase I and II Environmental Assessment; a Parking Strategy for the Downtown; and an Economic Impact Study for the development.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That Report CPS-2020-007 regarding the creation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee be received; and That Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee to provide consultation, advice, report findings and make recommendations to Council on matters items related to diversity, inclusivity and equity; That the Diversity and Inclusion Committee be composed of one Member of Council, seven members of the public representing a broad range within the community including representatives from diverse groups (national origin, ethnicity, language, race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age) and up to two non-voting members of staff; and, That staff be directed to open an application process and bring back the applications for review and approval.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That Councillor Post be appointed as the Council representative on the Equity, Diversion and Inclusion Committee.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That Report CPS-2020-011 Blade Sign Design Approval in the Downtown Business Improvement Area be received; and That Council approve the Modular Wall Mount Sign design, as submitted by the BIA, as an additional design to be included in the streamlined permit approval process with respect to projection signs within the Downtown BIA per Sign By-law 2013-028, as amended .
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried Unanimously
That the current licensed pet store in Orangeville be exempt from this by-law for a period of one year from the date of passing of the by-law; and That staff bring forward a by-law, with amendment, to amend Pet Shop By-law 95-2005 to only permit a dog, cat or rabbit within a pet shop for the purpose of sale if sourced through a municipal animal shelter, registered humane society, registered shelter, or a recognized animal rescue group.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That staff be directed to send a letter to Premier Ford similar to the letter sent by the Town of Oakville that includes information that is specific to Orangeville.
Moved by Mayor Brown, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That correspondence from the Town of Mono, Covid funding for arts and culture and correspondence from Martin Field, pet shops be received.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
minutes listed below be received: 2020-09-02 Committee of Adjustment Minutes 2020-09-24 Orangeville BIA Minutes 2020-09-28 Orangeville BIA Minutes 2020-10-02 Orangeville BIA Minutes 2020-09-01 Sustainable Orangeville Minutes
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Andrews The
Carried
the Ontario Ministry of Transportation initiated Stage 1 of the GTA West Environmental Assessment in 2008, and Whereas in May 2017 the GTA West Advisory Panel released its final report and its recommendations to the MTO, and Whereas in February 2018 the Province announced that it would not be proceeding with the GTA West project, and Whereas the Provincial government reversed itself and restarted the GTA West project in June 2019, and Whereas the proposed GTA West project would intersect both the proposed Credit Valley Trail as well as property currently owned by Orangeville Rail Development Corporation that is under consideration for a regional recreational trail, and Whereas current environmental conditions require that all municipalities re-evaluate transportation plans to ensure that investments result in reduced GHG emissions, with a focus on sustainable modes such as mass transit, and Whereas the funding, development, planning, building, and maintenance of a new 400 series highway is in effect an enormous subsidy for individual automobile drivers and transportation companies, and Whereas once a new highway is built it induces additional driving and rapidly fills to capacity, Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Orangeville opposes further investment by the Province in the GTA West Transportation Corridor, and That this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, MPP Sylvia Jones, the Minister of Transportation, the Town of Caledon, the Region of Peel, and Halton
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
Bill 218 – Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act removes the option for municipalities to use the ranked ballot in elections, and Whereas the removal of this option will negatively impact not only the City of London, the one municipality already implementing ranked ballots, but several other municipalities contemplating or committed to introducing ranked ballots, and Whereas ranked ballots are a proven voting methodology used in jurisdictions around the world, and Whereas the Province’s rationale for this measure includes poorly supported arguments such as cost or preventing “experimentation”, and Whereas these changes are being proposed without any consultation with municipalities, AMO, or the general public, Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Orangeville request that the Provincial Government rescind the changes relating to ranked ballots; and That letters in support of this position be sent to Premier Doug Ford, MPP Sylvia Jones, and all Ontario municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Post
Defeated
residents of the community have enjoyed the benefits of the Town community garden located at the Edelbrock Centre; And Whereas the Recreation and Parks Master Plan recommended that the Town investigate the suitability of developing additional community gardens at Alder and Tony Rose to facilitate food-related programs; And Whereas the Recreation and Parks Master Plan recommended that the Town work with Sustainable Orangeville, the Orangeville Food Bank, and Dufferin County to expand community gardens in Orangeville; Now therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to report back to Council prior to consideration of the 2022 Budget on the feasibility, viability and costs associated with the establishment of additional community gardens on Town owned lands.
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Mayor Brown
Defeated
the 2020 schedule for Orangeville Council meetings has December 7, 2020 scheduled for a Budget meeting; And Whereas December 7, 2020 is no longer required for a Budget meeting; Therefore be it resolved that a Council meeting be held on December 7, 2020 for any closed session matters and for a Strategic Planning Workshop; and That February 2, February 16 and February 22, 2021 be scheduled as Budget meeting dates. That a Council meeting be held on December 7, 2020 for any closed session matters and for a Strategic Planning Workshop; and That February 2, February 16 and February 22, 2021 be scheduled as Budget meeting dates.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That a moratorium on the two hour parking limit for downtown Orangeville be implemented immediately through the bagging of signs and continue in effect until January 11, 2021; and That for clarity the moratorium does not apply to overnight parking restrictions; and That staff communicate to the public information regarding the moratorium and after hours parking enforcement.
Moved by Mayor Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That the by-laws listed below be read three times and finally passed. A by-law for the Registration and Keeping of Hens in the Town of Orangeville A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its November 9, 2020 Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Peters
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried

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