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 (29 motions)
27 carried, 2 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 purposes: Confidential Staff Report 2021-0476: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Palgrave Millpond Skating License Agreements; and Confidential Memorandum: Advice that is Subject to Solicitor Client Privilege - Appeal Update Ontario Land Tribunal Decision, Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by MJJJ Developments Inc. regarding Asphalt Plant, 12415 Coleraine Drive, Ward 5. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 2 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Innis
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 Council convened in Confidential Session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for the purpose of Confidential Staff Report 2021-0476: Advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Palgrave Millpond Skating License Agreements; That the Town assumes the insurance and liability risks and costs outlined in Confidential Staff Report 2021-0476 associated with a community skating program on a portion of the Palgrave Millpond located at 17357 Regional Road 50 and shown on Schedule “A” attached to Confidential Staff Report 2021-0476, so long as a waiver program is implemented; That staff be directed to finalize a license agreement with the Toronto Conservation Authority for the use of the Palgrave Millpond for a community skating program in accordance with the terms outlined in Confidential Staff Report 2021-0476; That staff be directed to finalize a sub-license agreement with the incorporated community group for the operation of a community skating program in accordance with the terms outlined in Confidential Staff Report 2021-0476; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to give effect to the agreements with the Toronto Conservation Authority and Millpond Rotarypark Community Alliance (MRCA), upon the approval of the Director, Community Services; That authority to approve any Standard Operating Procedures related to the agreements with the Toronto Conservation Authority and Millpo
Moved by Councillor J. Innis
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 Council convened in Confidential Session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for the purpose of Confidential Memorandum: Advice that is Subject to Solicitor Client Privilege - Appeal Update Ontario Land Tribunal Decision, Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by MJJJ Developments Inc. regarding Asphalt Plant, 12415 Coleraine Drive, Ward 5; That the Coleraine West Employment Area is intended to function as a prestige employment gateway for Bolton; That both the municipality and private industry have invested significant resources in creating a prestige employment gateway for Bolton in the Coleraine West Employment Area which attracts prestige employers to the area; That Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal in its decision issued October 22, 2021 (Case Nos. PL190106 and PL161306) to permit a hot mix asphalt plant use with associated open storage at 12415 Coleraine Drive will irreparably impair the planned function of the Coleraine West Employment Area as a prestige employment gateway for Bolton, undermine the significant investment made in this prestige industrial area, and destabilize Bolton’s prestige industrial park; That protecting this vital prestige industrial area in Bolton is fundamental to ensuring the economic wellbeing of the citizens of the municipality; That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is hereby requested to issue an Order under section 47 of the Planning Ac
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor T. Rosa · Opposed (1): Councillor A. Groves
That the following minutes, be approved: October 26, 2021 Town Council Meeting; and November 23, 2021 Special Town Council Meeting. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That Section 7.4 of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit a delegation from Sukhman Dhillon regarding Memorandum - Update on Enforcement Efforts of the Illegal Land Use Enforcement Team. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 5 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey
Carried
That the Proactive Land Use Enforcement Task Force be directed to engage industry partners in a roundtable format to investigate public and private sector solutions to the lack of available parking for commercial vehicles and report back the outcomes, including the need for additional employment lands secondary to those lands dedicated through the growth plan targets; That the outcomes be shared with planning staff at the local, regional and provincial level; and That a copy of this Memorandum and motion be shared with the Region of Peel, the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General / MPP Dufferin-Caledon and the Ontario Trucking Association. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey
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 paragraphs be added: That based on the current residential development within the Caledon East community, an additional 900 housing units will be brought into the Caledon East Public School boundary beginning within two years; That the Ministry of Education has set the Caledon East Public School capacity rating at 254 students, the current enrolment fluctuates between 269 and 281 students and is projected to increase by over 50% by 2026; That the Peel District School Board through an asset management review, has ranked the condition of the Caledon East Public School to be in the worst condition when compared to the other schools within the Town; That the Town of Caledon support the Peel District School Boards request to the Ministry of Education to replace the existing Caledon East Public School, which was built over 50 years ago, with a new School to accommodate the increasing needs of the community and increase in enrolment; and That a delegation request be made with the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, at the upcoming ROMA conference to advocate for the replacement school. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Innis, seconded by Councillor N. deBoer
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That 2022 Property Tax Relief Program continue to assist Caledon taxpayers facing financial hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic: a) A no interest pre-authorized payment plan to allow for the catching up of 2020 and 2021tax payments that may have been missed. That a by-law be enacted to permit the waiving of penalty and interest charges for the 2022 taxation year for eligible property owners subject to the 2022 Property Tax Relief Program. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor A. Groves 2021-184
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That Mayor A. Thompson be re-appointed for the Board of Directors position with South Western Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT). A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor I. Sinclair, seconded by Councillor N. deBoer 2021-185
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 November 2, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following consent item, be adopted: Staff Report 2021-0391: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File. No. RZ 2015-0008), 12544 Highway 50, Ward 5 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa
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 November 2, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report recommendations regarding the following items, be adopted: Receipt of Petition from Caledon Village Association, dated March 6, 2021, regarding proposed development application for 0 and 18314 Hurontario Street, Ward 1; and Staff Report 2021-0406: Design Plan Services Inc. on behalf of Jannett and Richard Nichalson and 2683894 Ontario Inc., 0 and 18314 Hurontario Street, Caledon Village, Ward 1. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved 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 November 9, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report and the November 16, General Committee – Budget Meeting Report, be received. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 9 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Innis
Carried
That the November 30, 2021 General Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following consent items, be adopted: Staff Report 2021-0414: Proposed COVID-19 Vaccination and Verification Policy for Members of Council, Staff Report 2021-0445: Proposed Customer Service Standards Policy and Customer Conduct Policy, Staff Report 2021-0223: Proposed Memorial Program Policy, Staff Report 2021-0404: Feasibility of Restricting Pet Stores from Selling Animals that come from Illegal Domestic Breeding Operations, Staff Report 2021-0370: Proposed Vital Services By-law, Staff Report 2021-0464: Change to Single Source Contract Award for Strawberry Hill Retaining Wall Stabilization Works, Staff Report 2021-0408: Single Source Contract Award for Road Repair Equipment Purchase, Staff Report 2021-0097: 2021-2022 School Green Fund and Community Green Fund Grant Program Updates, Staff Report 2021-0451: 2022 Interim Property Tax Levy, Notice of Motion - Request to Assist Caledon Businesses with Resources and Supports, Notice of Motion - Potential Liability on Snow Removal Services in Caledon, Confidential Staff Report 2021-0458: Labour relations or employee negotiations - Proposed Changes to the Non-Union Employee Total Rewards Program; and Confidential Staff Report 2021-0453: A proposed disposition of land by the municipality - Parts 1 to 10 & 15 to 18 on Plan 43R-30567, Coleraine Drive & Mayfield Road, Ward 5. 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
That the November 30, 2021 General Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following items, be adopted: Staff Report 2021-0433: Fireworks By-law Update, Staff Report 2021-0355: Asset Management Plan 2020; and Confidential Staff Report 2021-0446: Potential litigation affecting the municipality - Lands within the Tullamore Secondary Plan Area (East of Airport Road). Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 10 of 18 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
That the November 30, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following consent items, be adopted: Staff Report 2021-0443: Planning Department Additional Resource Update, Staff Report 2021-0381: Mayfield West Phase 2, Stage 1 Joint Use Facility for a Community Centre, Park, Urban Village Square and Public Secondary School; and Notice of Motion - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation participation in specific planning applications. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey
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 November 30, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following items, be adopted: Delegation Request from Mark McConville to include a portion of 8575 Patterson Sideroad, currently designated as ‘Countryside Area’, in Town’s preferred Settlement Area Boundary Expansion map submission, Staff Report 2021-0430: Region of Peel 2051 Official Plan Comments, Staff Report 2021-0431: Town of Caledon Official Plan Review Update: Future Caledon – Our Official Plan; and Notice of Motion - Request to include a Rural Community Improvement Plan in the Official Plan Review. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor L. Kiernan, seconded by Councillor J. Innis 2021-192
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 paragraphs be added before the last paragraph: That staff be directed to prepare official plan policies that facilitate the implementation of an Action Strategy for the progressive and final rehabilitation of Pits and Quarries with due consideration of the planning of designated rural settlement areas; That the Action Strategy be completed in collaboration with the Region of Peel to establish a balanced Aggregate Resource Policy framework that is compatible with sensitive land uses, groundwater resources and natural heritage system; and A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor L. Kiernan, seconded by Councillor I. Sinclair
Lost
In favour (4): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor N. de · Opposed (5): Councillor I. Sinclair, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That the December 6, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following consent items, be adopted: Staff Report 2021-0439: Interim Control By-law for the Caledon Major Transit Station Areas, Staff Report 2021-0442: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use), File No. 2020-003, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 10819 Highway 9, Ward 4; and Notice of Motion - Extension of Services to Underserviced Area Through Development. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 12 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer
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 December 6, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following items, be adopted: Staff Report 2021-0440: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use), File No. 2021-0001, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. on behalf of 10795 Highway 9, Ward 4; and Staff Report 2021-0407: Proposed Archaeological Management Plan. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer
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 paragraphs be added: That the proposed concept map illustrated in Schedule A to Staff Report 2021-0468, be amended to reflect community land uses on the southeast and southwest corners of Old School Road and Highway 10 / Hurontario Street; That the lands on the east side of Hurontario Street north of the proposed GTA West Corridor and south of King Street be identified as a Future Strategic Employment Reserve and that staff be directed to review if those same lands should be identified as Employment Area; and That this be incorporated in the Town’s formal submission of comments in response to the Region of Peel’s Official Plan Review. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 13 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey, seconded 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
That the December 7, 2021 General Committee – Budget Meeting Report recommendation regarding the following consent items, be adopted: Staff Report 2021-0428: Ontario Regulation 284/09 2022 Budget; and Staff Report 2021-0421: Proposed 2022 Fees and Charges By-law. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Downey, seconded by Councillor N. deBoer 2021-197
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 paragraphs be added: That the 2022 Budget be amended to add a new Capital Project to design the widening of the existing apron on the east side of McLaughlin Road to create a standard curb Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 14 of 18 sidewalk in the amount of $50,000 funded $12,500 from Road Development Charges and $37,500 from the tax levy; and That staff be directed to include the construction of the widening of the existing apron on the east side of McLaughlin Road to create a standard curb sidewalk in the 2023 budget. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor L. Kiernan, seconded 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
That Staff be directed to work with the Dulay’s and offer an interest-free payment plan of their fire invoice. 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
That Councillor C. Early be appointed as a Board of Director to the Regional Watershed Alliance with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for the remainder of the term, ending November 14, 2022. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer, seconded by Councillor J. Innis 2021-200
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 Town of Caledon support the City of St. Catharines' resolution requesting the provincial government to establish a bilateral agreement to ensure the new national childcare program is made available to Ontarians; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General / MPP Dufferin-Caledon, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor J. Downey 2021-201
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 written comments submitted by Paul Lowes of SGL Planning & Design Inc. on behalf of the Humber Station Villages Landowners Group Inc. and the Wildfield Village Landowners Group regarding the December 6, 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report, specifically in reference to the recommendations set out in Staff Report 2021-0468: Proposed Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Concept for Region of Peel Official Plan, be
Moved by Councillor N. deBoer, seconded by Councillor J. Innis 2021-202
Referred
That the following by-laws be read a first time and passed: BL-2021-87 A by-law to establish 2022 Fees and Charges for services and planning applications provided by the Corporation of the Town of Caledon and to repeal By-law 2021-05, as amended, BL-2021-88 A by-law to provide for an interim tax levy for 2022 and collection thereof, BL-2021-89 A by-law to amend By-law 2011-058, as amended, to provide for the imposition of the COVID-19 Property Tax Relief Programs pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, BL-2021-90 A by-law to amend By-law 2015-019, as amended, being a by-law to grant assistance to eligible property owners who are elderly residents or persons with disabilities, BL-2021-91 A by-law to require adequate and suitable vital services for rental units within the Town of Caledon and to repeal By-law 98-151, BL-2021-93 A by-law to designate the property located at 18030 Centreville Creek Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest BL-2021-94 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; and BL-2021-95 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. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 17 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Innis
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor A. Thompson, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor J. Downey, Councillor C. Early, Councillor J. Innis, Councillor N. de, Councillor A. Groves, Councillor T. Rosa
That the Interim Control By-law be amended by inserting the following subsection (d) as part of Section 2: d. Receive approval of a consent application or register a certificate of consent, except where the proposed consent does not establish a new lot. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor J. Innis, seconded by Councillor N. deBoer
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 By-law 2021-96 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 14th day of December, 2021, be read a first time and passed. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Page 18 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor I. Sinclair, seconded by Councillor C. Early 2021-205