The Caledon Record

Council Meeting

July 19, 2022

Who was there

Present (4): Christina Early, A. Groves, Lynn Kiernan, Tony Rosa

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)

15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That section 7.4 of the Procedural By-law be waived to introduce an item as urgent business regarding a Notice of Motion – Request to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for Enhanced Enforcement Tools regarding Land Use Planning for Lands that fall within the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Innis
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That Council shall go into Confidential Session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for the following purposes:  Confidential Memorandum – A proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality – Supporting Community Recreation and Economic Development Update, Ward 1;  Confidential Verbal Update – Labour relations or employee negotiations - Caledon Professional Firefighter's Association (IAFF Local 4686) Collective Agreement Negotiations; and  Confidential Memorandum – Personal matters about an identifiable individual - Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Performance Review and Assessment. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That Council convened in Confidential Session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for the purposes Confidential Memorandum – Personal matters about an identifiable individual - Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Performance Review and Assessment; and That staff proceed as directed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer, seconded by Councillor C. Early 2022-111
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the June 28, 2022 Town Council Meeting minutes, be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That Section 7.4 of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit a delegation from Derek Boyne, Senior Vice President, Development and Construction, Triovest, regarding the July 12, 2022 Planning and Development Committee Report in reference to Staff Report 2022-0370: Proposed Interim Control By-law for the North-West Corner of Coleraine Drive and Mayfield Road in Bolton, Ward 4 and By-law 2022-072. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
Whereas the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) has jurisdiction over land use planning matters, development criteria and permitted uses within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area; Whereas the NEC is a statutory body of the provincial government and is mandated to develop, interpret and apply NEP policies that maintain and enhance the vitality of the Escarpment’s unique environmental and landscape features and protect public safety; Whereas the NEC along with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF) have a shared responsibility in ensuring development activities within the NEP Area comply with the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (NEPDA), Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) and associated regulations; Whereas a significant portion of Caledon lies within the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) Area and has experienced a growing number of compliance and enforcement concerns including illegal development and land use issues; Whereas the illegal uses on these properties have significant impact on the environmental and landscape features along with causing significant disruption to neighbouring properties; Whereas the NEC has limited staff responsible for enforcement over a growing population and area; Whereas the Town receives many concerns from residents but cannot respond or investigate such matters nor undertake any enforcement actions within the NEP Area; Now therefore be it resolved that the Mayor send a letter to the Honourable
Moved by Councillor J. Innis
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the July 11, 2022 Audit Committee Meeting Report recommendations regarding the following items, be adopted:  Staff Report 2022-0286: 2021 Audited Financial Statements; and  Staff Report 2022-0287: External Audit Services Request for Proposal Award. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor I. Sinclair, seconded by Councillor N. deBoer 2022-115
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the July 12, 2022 General Committee Meeting Report recommendations regarding the following consent items, be adopted:  Staff Report 2022-0362: 2022 Year-to-Date Financial;  Staff Report 2022-0314: 2022 T1 Triannual Capital Status Report;  Staff Report 2022-0238: 2022 T1 Triannual Operating Variance Report;  Staff Report 2022-0318: 2023 Municipal, Agricultural and Community Grant Program Update;  Staff Report 2022-0376: Request to Implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty Regime;  Staff Report 2022-0250: Proposed Noise By-law Exemption Request, Region of Peel Project;  Staff Report 2022-0317: Proposed Amendment to Area Specific Development Charge By-law for Simpson Road (Phase 2);  Staff Report 2022-0368: Proposed Meeting Addition to the 2022 Council & Committee Meeting Schedule for November; and  Notice of Motion – Request for Staffing Resources in the Mayor and Council Office. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan 2022-116
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the July 12, 2022 General Committee Meeting Report recommendations regarding the following items, be adopted:  Staff Report: 2022-0309: Capital Project 2022-075 for 35 Chapel Street (Kinsmen Building);  Staff Report 2022-0174: 2022 Public Sector Network Update and Budget;  Staff Report 2022-0360: Proposed Amendments to Fill By-law 2007-59, as amended for Enforcement Purposes;  Staff Report 2022-0061: Proposed Peel Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy;  Staff Report 2022-0363: Sister City Agreement Opportunity Isola del Liri; and  Confidential Staff Report 2022-0131: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Albion and Bolton Agricultural Society Joint-Use Agreement. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the July 12, 2022 General Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding Staff Report 2022-0259: Proposed Total Rewards Program for Members of Council, be adopted. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson · Opposed (2): Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That the following paragraphs be added: That a by-law be enacted to stop up and close the Subject Lands; Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Page 7 of 10 That direction within resolution 2019-124 to re-establish the 2nd Line West, Caledon, between Charleston Sideroad and Beech Grove Sideroad as a legal road right of way be rescinded; and That once the final solution is determined for access for the existing driveway, the Town Solicitor be authorized to partially release the restriction on title that requires the use of the Subject Lands for a trail, as necessary. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor I. Sinclair, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the July 12, 2022 Planning and Development Meeting Report recommendations regarding the following consent items, be adopted:  Staff Report 2022-0336: Proposed Changes to the Fee By-law Resulting from Process Improvements Associated with Bill 109;  Staff Report 2022-0269: Proposed Town Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Bolton Core Overlay Zone);  Staff Report 2022-0339: Expropriation of Public Roads and Facilities within Mayfield West Secondary Plan, Shanontown Developments Inc., McLaughlin Road, Ward 2; and  Staff Report 2022-0340: Proposed Amendment to Delegated Authority By-law Regarding Timeline Extension Agreements Under the Ontario Heritage Act. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the July 12, 2022 Planning and Development Meeting Report recommendations regarding the following items be adopted:  Staff Report 2022-0170: Roadmap to Planning and Development in Bolton;  Staff Report 2022-0365: Caledon Response to the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Report;  Staff Report 2022-0372: Proposed Interim Control By-law for the North-West Corner of Heart Lake Road and Abbotside Way in Mayfield West, Ward 2;  Staff Report 2022-0370: Proposed Interim Control By-law for the North-West Corner of Coleraine Drive and Mayfield Road in Bolton, Ward 4;  Staff Report 2022-0322: Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, 0 King Street, Ward 2; and  Staff Report 2022-0374: Block Planning for the South Simpson Secondary Plan, North-East Corner of Coleraine Drive and Mayfield Road, Ward 5. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That the correspondence item from Councillor I. Sinclair, Heritage Asset Studies Coulterville Area Motion, be
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Referred
That the following by-laws be read a first time and passed: BL-2022-064 A by-law to amend By-law 2016-106, as amended, being a By-law to delegate certain powers and duties to officers and employees; BL-2022-065 A by-law to amend By-law 2007-128, as amended, being a by-law to appoint employees of the Town of Caledon to statutory positions; BL-2022-066 A by-law to stop-up and close the unopened road allowance known as McLaren Road between Charleston Sideroad and Beech Grove Sideroad; BL-2022-067 A by-law to amend Fill By-law 2007-59, as amended, being a by- law to prohibit or regulate the placing or dumping of fill, the storage and removal of topsoil and the alteration of the grade of the land; BL-2022-068 A by-law to amend By-law 2020-78, being a by-law to impose and provide for the payment of Area Specific Development Charges for Roads and Related Services on Simpson Road (Phase 2 – from George Bolton Parkway to 125 metres North); BL-2022-069 A by-law to amend By-law 2021-87, as amended, being a By-law to establish 2022 Fees and Charges for services provided by The Corporation of the Town of Caledon; Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Page 10 of 10 BL-2022-070 A by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2006-50 as amended, to enhance the implementation of the Town of Caledon Bolton Core Area Secondary Plan Area policies with respect to permitted uses and parking provisions in the Bolton Core Area; BL-2022-071 An Interim Control By-law to Control Development
Moved by Councillor J. Innis
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson
That By-law 2022-074 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Caledon at its Council Meeting held on the 19th day of July, 2022, be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor N. de, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor I. Sinclair, Mayor A. Thompson

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