The Caledon Record

Special Town Council Meeting

January 19, 2021

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 (9 motions)

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

That Council shall go into Confidential Session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for the following purpose: Confidential Staff Report 2021-0031: Litigation, including matters before administrative boards and tribunals, affecting the Municipality - Proposed Settlement, Triple Crown Line Developments Inc. - Verbal Update from Chris Barnett, Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That the LPAT be advised that the Town supports the interim and final intersection design in accordance with the terms outlined in Confidential Staff Report 2021-0031, subject to Minutes of Settlement being executed by all parties; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement in accordance with the terms outlined in Confidential Staff Report 2021-0031, subject to the final form being confirmed to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such other settlement documentation as necessary to give effect to the terms of the settlement. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
Whereas, on December 17, 2020 Peel Regional Council passed by-law 83-2020 to change the composition of Regional Council by reducing Caledon's representation by 40% or two seats; Whereas, on December 23, 2020 Peel Regional Chair Nando lannicca sent a letter to Minister Steve Clark advising him that the triple majority requirement needed to change the composition of Regional Council had been met; Whereas, Peel Region is comprised of three area municipalities with the City of Mississauga having the majority of the seats, on Regional Council; Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Page 3 of 6 Whereas, Peel Regional Council has exerted undo and unfair influence over Caledon planning matters in the past including overturning decisions by Caledon Council; Whereas, it is important that Caledon have authority over local planning matters which include a robust public engagement process and compliance with Provincial planning policies; Whereas, proposed Regional population and job forecasts illustrate a substantial amount of growth allocations to the Town of Caledon to 2051 (300,000 persons and 125,000 jobs); Whereas, A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe provides a framework for implementing growth in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to support the achievement of complete communities; Whereas, the Growth Plan provides a separate chapter for Simcoe County, Simcoe Sub- Area Chapter 6, which enables the County to allocate population and employme
Moved by Councillor J. Downey
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor T. Rosa · Opposed (2): Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor A. Groves
That the Council of the Region of Peel be advised that the Council of the Town of Caledon declines to consent to Region of Peel By-law 83-2020, being a by-law to change the of composition of Regional Council; and That a copy of this motion be provided to the Honorable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Honorable Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin-Caledon. Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Page 4 of 6 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor I. Sinclair
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor T. Rosa · Opposed (2): Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor A. Groves
That the following members of Caledon Town Council be appointed to the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee: • Councillor Innis • Councillor Kiernan; and That a copy of this motion be provided to the Regional Clerk. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor T. Rosa · Opposed (2): Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor A. Groves
That the Request to Present from Reverend Kelly on behalf of the North Peel Community Church, be approved and scheduled for the February 16, 2021 Town Council Meeting. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey, seconded by Councillor C. Early 2021-06
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That a by-law be enacted to amend COVID-19 Mandatory Face Covering By-law 2020- 47 to extend the date for repeal to June 30, 2021 as outlined in Schedule A of Staff Report 2020-032; and That the requirement for a Public Open House pursuant to the Town’s Public Notice Policy for the purpose of soliciting public input regarding the enactment of the proposed amendments, be waived. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor I. Sinclair
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Page 6 of 6 That Section 2.2 be added to the COVID-19 Mandatory Face Covering By-law 2020-47 as follows: 2.2 Notwithstanding section 2 and 2.1 a “Public Establishment” shall include any outdoor activity areas where close physical contact of less than 2 metres with a prolonged or cumulative duration of 15 minutes or more is likely to occur. That Section 3 (11.1) be added to the COVID-19 Mandatory Face Covering By-law 2020- 47 as follows: 3 (11.1) outdoor activity areas where close physical contact of less than 2 metres with a prolonged or cumulative duration of 15 minutes or more is likely to occur. That Section 9 (3) be added to the COVID-19 Mandatory Face Covering By-law 2020-47 as follows: 9 (3) before entering an outdoor activity area. Upon the question of the main motion, moved by Councillor N. deBoer and seconded by Councillor I. Sinclair, as amended by Amendment #1, a recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That the following by-law be read a first time and passed: BL-2021-02 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 January, 2021 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa

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