The Caledon Record

General Committee Meeting

October 8, 2024

Who was there

Present (8): Christina Early, A. Groves, Lynn Kiernan, Doug Maskell, Cosimo Napoli, Tony Rosa, Mario Russo, Dave Sheen

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 (17 motions)

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

That the October 8, 2024 General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended, to add a Notice of Motion to Declare a Road Safety Emergency Program. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor D. Maskell
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
Staff Report 2024-0528: Cenotaph Signage Commemorating Canadian Armed Forces Service, Past and Present That Council direct staff to install a permanent sign honouring service in the Canadian Armed Forces and in United Nations peacekeeping roles at each of the four cenotaphs in Caledon and fund it from the Tax-Funded Operating Contingency Reserve. Staff Report 2024-0514: Cricket Field Plans That Council endorse moving forward with the Cricket Field options as outlined in this report including the development of a Full-sized cricket field within Johnston Sport Park and Neighbourhood-size cricket field in Inglewood on Town-owned land adjacent to Inglewood Park; That Council direct staff to include the development of Cricket Fields proposed in this report in the 2025 Capital Budget submission. Staff Report 2024-0525: Procedure By-Law Review Part 10 (Motions) and Appendix A That the Procedure By-Law 2015-108, as amended, be further amended to update parts related to motions, as outlined in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the proposed amending By-law attached as Schedule A of Staff Report 2024-0525. Staff Report 2024-0526: Procedure By-Law Review Part 11 (Reconsideration) That the Procedure By-Law 2015-108, as amended, be further amended to update parts related to reconsideration, as outlined in sections 4 of the proposed amending By-law attached as Schedule A of Staff Report 2024-0526. September 9, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Report That the Accessibility Advisory Committ
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
Whereas the Town of Caledon continues its commitment to fiscal responsibility in carrying out the business of the Town; and Whereas the Council of the Town of Caledon recognizes the 2023 annual budget surplus is the result of strong financial stewardship and fiscal responsibility; and Whereas the Council of the Town of Caledon is committed to cost effective planning for future budget years to ensure the continuity of Town services for its taxpayers; and Whereas it is recognized that certain reserves are required to be funded to actuarial levels to support future costs; Therefore be it resolved that Council directs staff to allocate the annual budget surplus less the actuarial funding requirement for the Firefighter Post-Retirement Benefits Reserve, at the following allocation rate that includes a new specific Tax Stabilization Reserve: 1. 40% to Tax Stabilization Reserve 2. 30% to Tax Funded Operating Contingency Reserve 3. 30% to Tax Funded Capital Contingency Reserve; and That Council direct staff to update the applicable reserve By-law. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 7 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That the 2023 operating surplus of $2,062,698 be transferred to the following reserves: a) $23,190 to the Firefighter Post-Retirement Benefits Reserve; b) $1,870,000 to the Tax Funded Capital Contingency Reserve; and c) $169,508 to the Tax Funded Operating Contingency Reserve. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That the Capital Projects in Schedule A of this report, estimated at a cost of $14,700,000, be funded by a debenture, to be issued by the Region of Peel on behalf of the Town of Caledon; General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 8 of 18 That by-law “2022-026 A by-law to authorize the issuance of a debenture with the Regional Municipality of Peel” attached as Schedule B be repealed and replaced by the by-law proposed as Schedule C to this report; and That the proposed by-law to authorize the issuance of a debenture with the Region of Peel, attached as Schedule C, be enacted authorizing the Clerk and Treasurer to execute all required documents to secure a debenture, to be issued by the Region of Peel, up to the upset limit amount of $14,700,000 and for a term not to exceed 30 years. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That the proposed Administrative Penalty System Bylaw attached as Schedule A be adopted; and That the proposed Screening and Hearing Officer By-law attached as Schedule B be adopted; and That staff undertake the steps necessary to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Attorney General, and a revised agreement with the Toronto Joint Processing Centre (JPC) for the purpose of implementing an Administrative Penalty System (AMPS); and That the Commissioner, Corporate Services/Chief Legal Officer be delegated authority to sign any agreements necessary for this purpose; and That the Commissioner, Corporate Services/Chief Legal Officer be delegated authority to establish and authorize policies necessary in order to implement and operate an Administrative Monetary Penalty System; and General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 9 of 18 That Council deems the engagement for designated bylaws sufficient to fulfill the engagement required in the Town’s Public Notice Policy for the proposed Administrative Penalty System Bylaw; and That $155,752.81 be taken from the Operating Contingency Reserve in 2024 to fund initial staffing and technology requirements to implement a successful AMPS inclusive of two (2) additional FTE; and That $286,596.30 be included as an unavoidable budget increase in the 2025 budget, inclusive of nine (9) FTE in order to fully operate the program; and that Staff report back by end of 2025 on the status of AM
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That Staff Report 2024-0527: Procedure By-Law Review Part 12 (Voting) be
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor D. Maskell
Referred
Whereas the Town of Caledon is recognized as a gateway for goods movement in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area by truck and rail, and adjacent intermodals; and Whereas almost all goods consumed in Caledon and in the supply chain reach consumers by truck; and Whereas all roads in Caledon, whether local, regional, or Provincial, have seen a dramatic increase in both personal and commercial vehicle volumes; and Whereas the current road network is stressed by current transportation volumes, and the Town has seen a startling increase in the number and severity of collisions and near misses between personal and commercial vehicles, some resulting in fatalities ;and Whereas large commercial vehicles are already prohibited from travelling north of Healey Road on Regional Road 50 in Bolton; and Whereas the Town of Caledon is set to grow from 80,000 residents and a few thousand businesses to more than 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051, further straining the road network and risking a road safety emergency; Now therefore be it resolved that Town staff collaborate with Region of Peel staff to investigate the feasibility of a full commercial truck ban, other than for local deliveries, on Regional Road 50 north of Mayfield Road in Bolton; and That the Town develop and operate a comprehensive designated truck network that designates where trucks can travel to:  Recognize and minimize the impacts of truck traffic on the Caledon community, including safety, congestion, noise and
Moved by Councillor C. Napoli, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That the following items be
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Deferred
Whereas the Town of Caledon is experiencing an increasing number of traffic collisions and fatalities on its roads and regional roads; and Whereas The Town of Caledon is a leader in the commercial trucking industry and there has been a rise in trucking operations in recent years connected to the e-commerce boom increasing demand for warehouses and trucking, where Caledon’s proximity to airports, rail terminals, and 400-series highways, has made it a focal point for logistics operations centres; and General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 13 of 18 Whereas, Unfortunately, this growth has been paired with a rise in illegal trucking operations as well having a harmful impact on residential communities, infrastructure and the environment; and Whereas, Since 2021, the Town of Caledon has received complaints from residents and stakeholders on traffic safety, damage to roads and other infrastructure, and environmental harm; and Whereas, road safety is a shared responsibility that requires active participation from individuals, communities, road authorities and enforcement agencies; Now therefore be it resolved that a terms of reference be prepared by Community and Human Services, Engineering Public Works Transportation staff and the Municipal Clerk for the formation of a Safe Driving and Truck Operating Advisory Committee to improve road and traffic safety and driver behavior for safer streets for our residents. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
WHEREAS road safety is of continuing and increasing concern to Ontarians. WHEREAS the Town of Caledon is currently experiencing an increasing number of traffic collisions and fatalities on its roads and regional roads. AND WHEREAS, recent statistics and media reports show an increase in the number of fatalities and police related activities. AND WHEREAS, speeding is a leading contributing factor in many collisions including fatalities. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 14 of 18 AND WHEREAS, Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) are the logical and efficient means are of dealing with offences including parking violations, red light camera infractions and ASE charges, the regulations involving its use are mired in red tape leading to unnecessary complexity and camera cost. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that, that the Town of Caledon declare a Road Safety Emergency Program and staff report back on next steps, and; That the Town of Caledon demand the Province of Ontario acknowledge the road safety emergency and take the following actions: • Review and raise all HTA penalties and fines to a level that is deterrent and conveys the message that driving is a privilege; • Given municipalities the permission to use Automated Speed Enforcement broadly and beyond Community Safety Zones only, for areas deemed hotspots by traffic/accident data; • Launch a province-wide road and traffic safety educational program That a copy of this motion be sent to Premier
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That Committee shall go into Closed Session Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:  Closed Session Verbal Update: Mayfield Dome  Closed Session Presentation: Humber River Centre Surplus Allocation  Closed Session Staff Report 2024-0545: Authority to Dispose Lands for Municipal Purposes A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That Committee shall go into Closed Session regarding Closed Session Staff Report 2024-0458: Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Recommendations, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That the following eight (8) individuals be appointed as community representatives to the Illegal Land Use Task Force for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council: 1. Stacey Beatty 2. James Cockburn 3. Vince Donatelli 4. Derek Page 5. Przemyslaw Bialasz 6. John Di Girolamo 7. Andre Leitert 8. Alan Boughton General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 17 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
Whereas, despite the best efforts of Town staff over the past 2 years, there is no signed financial or joint-use agreement between the Town of Caledon and the Peel District School Board for the cost sharing and operating structure of the Mayfield Turf and Dome site. Therefore, be it resolved, that Town staff have until 3:00 pm on Friday, November 29, 2024 to negotiate and execute the legal agreements with Peel District School Board. Further, that these agreements in principle be presented to Council, in open session, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 for discussion and ratification. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That staff proceed as directed in Closed Session. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Page 18 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early
That staff be directed to negotiate the disposition of surplus lands described in Closed Session Staff Report 2024-0545; and That the noted properties in Schedule “A” be declared surplus; and That staff be directed to explore opportunities for Council initiatives such as seniors housing or recreation purposes for those properties listed in Schedule “A”; and That the proceeds generated from sale of surplus properties be held in the Land Sales Reserve to be utilized for future priorities as directed by Council; and That the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Chief Legal Officer, be delegated the authority to approve any disposition of surplus land in Schedule “A” at fair market value and/or in the best interests of the Town and are authorized to enter into negotiations and corresponding agreements and any other ancillary documents as required. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair C. Early

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