Halton Hills public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council is meeting virtually to consider several consent items and reports, including awarding contracts for apparel, election equipment, and Microsoft licenses. They will also deliberate on zoning by-law amendments, an election sign by-law, and a settlement offer for 20 Ransom Street. The meeting includes public delegations and presentations on topics like inclusive recreation and the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan.

• Award contract to Mark's Commercial for apparel, estimated $20,000 initial term, $50,000 renewal
• Single source purchase orders for 2022 election equipment: $13,000 to Elections Ontario, $135,000 to Dominion Voting Systems
• Extend Microsoft license agreement with Softchoice LP, upset limit $100,000
• Zoning by-law amendment for industrial warehouse at 11450 Steeles Avenue
• By-laws for 2022 interim taxes, borrowing, and election sign regulations

Council approved several by-laws including the 2022 interim tax levy, election sign regulations, and a zoning amendment for 11450 Steeles Avenue. It also endorsed a settlement for 20 Ransom Street and extended the vaccination policy to Council members.

• Approved 2022 interim tax levy by-law (2021-0062)
• Adopted Election Sign By-law (2021-0064) and amended Sign By-law (2021-0065)
• Approved zoning amendment for 11450 Steeles Avenue (2021-0066)
• Endorsed settlement for 20 Ransom Street (GC-2021-0158)
• Extended vaccination policy to Council members (Resolution 2021-0232)
• Approved engineering services contract for Ontario Street Improvements to Gannett Fleming ($303,143.50)
• Approved single-source purchases for 2022 election equipment (Dominion Voting Systems, Elections Ontario)
• Approved lease for Back Street Parking Lot (2021-0070)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee approved the 2022 Capital and Operating Budget, including a 4.57% net levy increase for the town portion, a new 0.67% special levy for insurance costs, and a $27.34 million capital budget. The committee also removed a $50,000 bike share feasibility study from the capital budget, referring it to the Active Transportation Committee, and directed $45,000 for equity initiatives from the Tax Rate Stabilization fund. The meeting was carried as amended.

• Approved the 2022 Operating Budget with a 4.57% net levy increase, totaling $58,914,300 for the town portion.
• Approved a new 0.67% special levy ($377,000) to fund rising insurance costs.
• Approved a 0.6% increase to the infrastructure gap special levy.
• Approved the 2022 Capital Budget of $27,338,100.
• Approved the 2023-2031 Capital Budget forecast of $427,061,500 in principle.
• Removed the $50,000 Bike Share Feasibility study from the 2022 Capital Budget and referred it to the Active Transportation Committee.
• Directed $45,000 for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Truth and Reconciliation Implementation to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization.
• Approved the establishment of a Growth Stabilization Fund for development fee revenues.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications for new dwellings, each subject to conditions, and deferred one application pending a hydrogeological study. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.014H for 12121 Eighth Line (lot coverage increase to 19.23%)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.036H for 14 Gamble Street (lot coverage increase to 28.5%)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.037H for 17 Gamble Street (lot coverage increase to 24.5%)
• Deferred minor variance D13VAR21.038H for 13161 22 Side Road pending hydrogeological study

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on November 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved its 2022 meeting schedule and discussed priorities for the coming year, including promoting local restaurants, sports tourism, and film locations. No formal decisions were made on these topics; they were discussed as potential focus areas.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Committee received the September 28, 2021 minutes and the Bike It Sub-Committee minutes from September 16 and October 14, 2021. Staff presented a review of 2021 active transportation projects, including Eighth Line, Sinclair Avenue, and Hungry Hollow Trails. The committee discussed adding 'dogs on leash' and 'poop and scoop' signage at Hungry Hollow Trails, with a target for installation by year-end. The committee supported concerns about a potential bike share program, believing it would be too costly, and approved the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Received September 28, 2021 minutes (ACT-2021-0010)
• Received Bike It Sub-Committee minutes from September 16 and October 14, 2021 (ACT-2021-0011)
• Approved 2022 Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting calendar
• Discussed adding dog leash and poop scoop signage at Hungry Hollow Trails, target by end of year
• Supported concern that bike share program would be too costly for Halton Hills

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets to decide on routine financial approvals, including temporary borrowing of up to $10 million for 2022 operations, and to consider several planning matters. Public hearings will be held for two industrial subdivision proposals in the Premier Gateway Employment Area. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for the McGibbon development in Georgetown and a Low Carbon Transition Strategy presentation.

• Temporary borrowing of up to $10,000,000 for 2022 operating expenditures
• Award of $500,000 contract to Dell Canada for computing equipment and services
• Award of armoured courier services to Brink's Canada Limited at $20,586 annually
• Public meetings for industrial subdivisions at 12635 & 12689 Steeles Avenue and 0 Steeles Avenue & 8154-8192 Eighth Line
• Zoning by-law amendment for McGibbon development at 69-79 Main Street South and 94-98 Mill Street

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for the McGibbon development at 69-79 Main Street South and 94-98 Mill Street, Georgetown, and removed those properties from the Heritage Register. Council also approved the Low Carbon Transition Strategy in principle, the 2022 Rates and Fees, and an interim tax levy for 2022. Several other administrative items were approved, including a $10M temporary borrowing for 2022 operations and a Dell Canada computing contract.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for McGibbon development (unanimous)
• Removed 69, 71-77, 79 Main St S and 94 Mill St from Heritage Register
• Approved Low Carbon Transition Strategy in principle (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Rates and Fees
• Approved 2022 Interim Tax Levy with due dates Feb 24 and Apr 27, 2022
• Approved temporary borrowing up to $10M for 2022 operations
• Awarded Dell Canada $500K computing equipment contract (4 years)
• Approved all-way stop control at Maria St and Poplar Ave/Crescent St

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. Each approval was moved, seconded, and carried, with no objections from staff. The applications were for properties at 47 Stockman Crescent, 98 Main Street North, and 9 Sarah Street.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.033H at 47 Stockman Crescent, subject to condition
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.034H at 98 Main Street North
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.035H at 9 Sarah Street, subject to conditions

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a verbal update from the Acting CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The only open-session action is adopting a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session: verbal update by Acting CAO C. Mills on personal matters about an identifiable individual (employee)
• By-law 2021-0052 to adopt the proceedings of the October 28, 2021 council meeting

The Special Council meeting on October 28, 2021, was largely procedural. Council entered closed session to receive a confidential verbal update from the Acting CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual (municipal employee). After reconvening, Council received the update and carried out the recommendations from the confidential minutes (10-0). The meeting adjourned after adopting the proceedings by-law.

• Held closed session for confidential employee matter (Resolution 2021-0208)
• Received verbal update and carried out recommendations from confidential minutes (10-0) (Resolution 2021-0210)
• Adopted by-law 2021-0052 to adopt proceedings of the meeting (Resolution 2021-0211)
• Adjourned at 2:25 p.m. (Resolution 2021-0212)

Council Meeting

Council approved the use of online voting for the advanced polling period and vote tabulators on Election Day for the 2022 Municipal Election. They also approved the Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program, a single-source contract for COVID-19 rapid antigen screening, and several other administrative items. Public meetings were held for proposed developments, with comments referred to staff for further reports.

• Approved online voting for advanced polls and vote tabulators for 2022 election (carried)
• Approved Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program design and launch (carried)
• Authorized single-source purchase order to Shoppers Drug Mart up to $70,000 for COVID-19 rapid antigen screening (carried)
• Approved conditional water allocation of 9 SDE from Acton flex pool to 0 Main Street North (carried)
• Approved license agreement with Town of Milton and CRH Canada for underground crossings at Nassagaweya-Esquesing Town Line (carried)
• Approved intention to designate 12428 Kirkpatrick Lane under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Approved deeming by-law for Lots 2 and 3, Plan 20M-687, 5 and 6 McMaster Street (carried)
• Awarded insurance adjusting services contract to ClaimsPro LP, $100,000 annually for 2 years with renewal options (carried)

Site Alteration Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Site Alteration Committee meeting on October 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Site Alteration Committee supported an exemption and variance to the Site Alteration By-law for a property at 10237 Fourth Line, allowing a wetland/pond and gardens to be built. The committee recommended the installation of a warning sign near the pond and that the applicant meet all conditions to staff's satisfaction. The motion was carried. No other formal decisions were made; other items were updates or discussions.

• Supported exemption/variance for wetland at 10237 Fourth Line (carried)
• Recommended warning sign near pond
• Recommended works subject to conditions to staff's satisfaction

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on October 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The committee did not object to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the McGibbon development and recommended Council approve demolition of listed properties at 69, 71-77, and 79 Main Street South and 94 Mill Street, subject to conditions. It also recommended that 8156 Hornby Road not be listed on the Town's Heritage Register. Other items were informational, including updates on the Cultural Heritage Master Plan and upcoming reports.

• Approved recommendation not to object to McGibbon Zoning By-law Amendment (carried)
• Approved recommendation for Council to approve demolition of 69, 71-77, 79 Main St S and 94 Mill St, subject to conditions (carried)
• Approved recommendation that 8156 Hornby Road not be listed on Heritage Register (carried)
• Received previous minutes from September 15, 2021 (carried)
• Convened into closed session for litigation update (carried)
• Received confidential litigation update for information (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received updates on the Community Improvement Plan (CIP), the Acton Library Reading Deck, and the 2022 municipal election. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with committee input on incorporating accessibility into the CIP. Staff later clarified that the Accessibility Fund cannot be used for private businesses, only for Town-owned facilities and programs.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment held a hearing on October 6, 2021, via Zoom and approved all four minor variance applications on the agenda, each subject to conditions. The applications sought relief from zoning by-law requirements for property additions and accessory structures at various locations in Halton Hills. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.018H at 5 Dufferin Street to reduce railway setback from 30m to 22.06m for a dwelling addition (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.030H at 50 Wildwood Road for accessory structure size, height, and setback relief (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.031H at 11310 Fifth Line for accessory structure height and floor area relief (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.032H at 10609 Fourth Line to reduce side yard setback from 4.5m to 1.33m for an addition (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets to decide on several items, including a public hearing for a proposed 14-unit affordable housing building at 17 Guelph Street, adoption of the Glen Williams Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 44), and a $200,000 contract award to Bell Mobility for cellular services. The agenda also includes a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual, and several routine consent items and by-laws.

• Public meeting for 4-storey, 14-unit affordable housing/assisted living building at 17 Guelph Street (Georgetown)
• Single source contract award to Bell Mobility Inc. for cellular phone services, $200,000 excluding HST for 3 years
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 44 – Glen Williams Secondary Plan
• Conditional water allocation of 5 SDE for 303 Armstrong Avenue
• By-law to authorize ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream transfer payment agreement

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 44 for the Glen Williams Secondary Plan, approved keeping chickens in urban areas, and awarded contracts for a fire pumper truck and healthcare benefits. It also passed by-laws for road dedication and holding provision removal, and endorsed resolutions on insurance costs and climate action.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 44 (Glen Williams Secondary Plan) (carried)
• Approved keeping chickens in urban areas, amending Responsible Pet Owner's By-law (carried as amended)
• Awarded fire pumper truck tender to Camions Carl Thibault Inc. for $825,058 (carried)
• Awarded healthcare benefits contract to Sun Life Financial for $2.6M plus PST (carried)
• Approved single source contract to Bell Mobility for cellular services, $200,000 over 3 years (carried)
• Approved conditional water allocation for 303 Armstrong Avenue (5 SDE) (carried)
• Approved by-law to dedicate Reserve Block 80, Plan 20M-978 as public highway (carried)
• Approved by-law to remove Holding (H1) Provision from Eden Oak subdivision lands (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on September 28, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Active Transportation Committee endorsed the proposed 2022 Bike It Committee Work Plan and received four Bike It sub-committee minutes. They also discussed updates to the Active Transportation webpage, Hungry Hollow Trail construction, and trail signage improvements.

• Endorsed 2022 Bike It Committee Work Plan (carried)
• Received Bike It Committee minutes from May 13, June 24, July 8, and August 12, 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to consider the 2022 Budget Directions Report, receive the Halton Region 2020 State of Housing Report, and approve removal of a holding provision on 2 Humberstone Drive in Georgetown. The meeting also includes presentations on Truth and Reconciliation initiatives, net-zero arena projects, and a tender award for pathway reconstruction. Several items are held for presentations or delegations.

• 2022 Budget Directions Report (CORPSERV-2021-0030)
• Removal of Holding (H24) Provision for 2 Humberstone Drive, Georgetown (By-law 2021-0042)
• Halton Region 2020 State of Housing Report (PD-2021-0047)
• Net Zero Ice Rink Feasibility Study - Recommended Capital Projects (ADMIN-2021-0040)
• Award of Tender for Lauchlin-Robinson Pathway Reconstruction, Georgetown (TPW-2021-0030)

Council directed staff to prepare the 2022 operating budget with a Town portion levy increase no greater than 3.9%, comprising a base increase of up to 3.3% plus 0.6% for the Infrastructure Gap Levy. It also approved $1,078,000 for net-zero arena projects in 2022 and added $4,127,000 for future years to the capital forecast. Council endorsed the Halton Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Charter, added six properties to the Heritage Register, and refused alterations to a designated heritage property at 519 Main Street, Glen Williams. Two items related to the Eden Oak (Creditview Heights) subdivision were deferred.

• Approved 2022 budget direction with 3.9% levy cap (GC-2021-0115)
• Approved $1,078,000 for net-zero arena projects in 2022 (GC-2021-0113)
• Endorsed Halton Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Charter (GC-2021-0114)
• Added six properties to Heritage Register; deferred 8156 Hornby Road (GC-2021-0116)
• Refused alterations to heritage property at 519 Main Street, Glen Williams (GC-2021-0118)
• Awarded $375,316 tender for Lauchlin-Robinson Pathway Reconstruction (GC-2021-0119)
• Deferred Eden Oak subdivision items (PD-2021-0050, PD-2021-0051)
• Approved removal of Holding (H24) at 2 Humberstone Drive (By-law 2021-0042)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on September 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee recommended that Council designate the property at 12428 Kirkpatrick Lane under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also received the minutes of the August 18, 2021 meeting and discussed several heritage matters, including unauthorized alterations at 521 Main Street, Glen Williams, and a new fire protocol for designated properties. The committee then moved into closed session for confidential updates on litigation and negotiations, and received those updates for information.

• Recommended Council designate 12428 Kirkpatrick Lane under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (HHH-2021-0029, carried)
• Received the minutes of the August 18, 2021 meeting (HHH-2021-0028, carried)
• Convened into closed session for confidential updates on litigation and negotiations (HHH-2021-0030, carried)
• Received confidential update on litigation or potential litigation regarding a heritage property (HHH-2021-0031, carried)
• Received confidential update on negotiations regarding town-owned property (HHH-2021-0032, carried)

Council Workshop

This is a closed-session Council workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will hear presentations on the Low Carbon Transition Strategy and the Regional Official Plan, and may issue directions to staff, but no decisions or motions may be made.

• Presentation on Low Carbon Transition Strategy by Kyra Bell-Pasht of Sustainability Solutions Group, with opening remarks by Michael Dean, Senior Climate Change & Energy Planner
• Presentation on Regional Official Plan by Paul Lowes of SGL Planning & Design and Jamie Cook of Watson & Associates, with opening remarks by John Linhardt, Commissioner of Planning & Development

The Council Workshop on September 13, 2021, was held in closed session to discuss the Low Carbon Transition Strategy and the Regional Official Plan. Presentations were given by consultants on both topics, but no decisions or motions were made, as the workshop was procedural only. The meeting reconvened into open session and adjourned without any substantive actions.

• Held closed session to discuss Low Carbon Transition Strategy and Regional Official Plan (Resolution 2021-0167)
• Reconvened into open session (Resolution 2021-0168)
• Adjourned workshop at 3:59 p.m. (Resolution 2021-0169)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on September 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific applications, decisions, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

The Committee of Adjustment refused a minor variance application for a two-level deck at 73 West Branch Drive, citing concerns raised by a neighbour about safety and liability. It approved a variance for a new dwelling at 11 Credit Street to allow two driveways and a different front lot line, and approved a variance for an accessory structure at 35 Barraclough Boulevard to exceed the floor area limit. Both approvals were subject to conditions.

• Refused minor variance D13VAR21.016H for a deck at 73 West Branch Drive (Polanski).
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.028H for a new dwelling at 11 Credit Street (Drzewiecki), subject to conditions.
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.029H for an accessory structure at 35 Barraclough Boulevard (Langdana), subject to a condition.

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to decide on several contracts and by-laws. Key items include awarding a $635,000 design-build contract for the Mold-Masters Sportsplex skatepark replacement and a $194,047 engineering contract for traffic signal reconstruction at Guelph St. and Sinclair Ave. Council will also consider subdivision-related by-laws, a heritage designation, and a fence variance request. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Award $635,000 to New Line Skateparks Inc. for skatepark replacement at Mold-Masters Sportsplex
• Award $194,047 to Moon-Matz Ltd. for traffic signal engineering at Guelph St. and Sinclair Ave.
• Part lot control exemption for semi-detached lots 106-113 and 125-139, Plan 20M-11208 (Georgetown)
• Final assumption of subdivision Plan 20M-1156 (Fernbrook Homes) and dedication of Reserve Block 80, Plan 20M-978 (Gamble St.)
• Heritage designation of Ford House and Kirkpatrick Blacksmith Shop at 12438 Kirkpatrick Lane

Council approved a resolution supporting the development of a secure Vaccine Passport/Medical Exemption Certificate and requested federal and provincial governments to create one. It also awarded a $635,000 contract to New Line Skateparks Inc. for the Mold-Masters Sportsplex skatepark replacement, and a $194,047 contract to Moon-Matz Ltd. for traffic signal reconstruction at Guelph St. and Sinclair Ave. Two items regarding the Eden Oak subdivision were deferred for legal opinion and a stop work order investigation.

• Approved a resolution supporting a secure Vaccine Passport/Medical Exemption Certificate, requesting federal and provincial governments to develop one (carried 11-0).
• Awarded design, consultation and construction of the Mold-Masters Sportsplex skatepark to New Line Skateparks Inc. for $635,000 (exclusive of HST), subject to 2022 Capital Budget approval.
• Awarded engineering services for traffic signal reconstruction at Guelph St. and Sinclair Ave. to Moon-Matz Ltd. for $194,047 (excluding HST).
• Approved a part lot control exemption for semi-detached lots 106-113 and 125-139, Registered Plan 20M-11208 (Georgetown).
• Approved final assumption of public services and streets for Subdivision Plan 20M-1156 (Fernbrook Homes Phase 3).
• Awarded tree maintenance services tender T-058-21 to Diamond Tree Care & Consulting Inc. for one year with four optional renewals, at an estimated annual limit of $200,000.
• Deferred two Eden Oak subdivision items (dedication of Reserve Block 80 and removal of Holding provision) to seek legal opinion and investigate a stop work order.
• Approved a fence variance for 11 West Branch Drive, with a condition the fence not exceed ten feet in height.

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-08-19 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed topics to report.

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on 2021-08-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee reviewed unauthorized alterations at 521 Main Street in Glen Williams, where storefront windows and front door were replaced without a Heritage Permit. The committee agreed the work should not have been done and voted to recommend that Council refuse the alterations. The minutes otherwise record only routine procedural items, including receiving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended Council refuse alterations at 521 Main Street, Glen Williams (carried)
• Received minutes of June 16, 2021 meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 4, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance applications, each subject to conditions, and refused one variance for a greenhouse setback. All decisions were made during a virtual hearing on August 4, 2021.

• Approved D13VAR21.022H – Daly (10226 Tenth Line) for accessory structure size and height, subject to condition
• Approved D13VAR21.023H – Stanic (1 Ainley Trail) for accessory structure floor area, subject to condition
• Approved D13VAR21.025H – Oliver (23 Academy Road) for setbacks and canopy location, subject to conditions
• Approved D13VAR21.026H – Hrynkiw (13519 Fourth Line) for garage variances, but refused variance 4 for greenhouse setback
• Approved D13VAR21.027H – Frank Heller and Co. Ltd. (125 McDonald Boulevard) for model units and landscaping, subject to conditions
• Approved D13VAR21.024H – Eden Oak (Creditview Heights) (0 Gamble Street) for garage height, floor area, and driveway setback, subject to conditions

Council Workshop

This is a closed-session council workshop to discuss the Eighth Line Environmental Assessment proposed preferred corridor recommendations and the Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy. No decisions or motions will be made; members may only issue directions to staff.

• Eighth Line Environmental Assessment proposed preferred corridor recommendations
• Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy
• Presentations by R.J. Burnside and Aboud & Associates Inc.
• Closed session per Procedure By-law No. 2021-0020

The Council Workshop was held in closed session to receive presentations on the Eighth Line Environmental Assessment proposed preferred corridor recommendations and the Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy. No decisions or motions were made; the workshop was informational only, and Council reconvened into open session before adjourning.

• Convened into closed session (Resolution No. 2021-0153) to discuss the Eighth Line EA and tree strategy.
• Received a presentation from R.J. Burnside on the Eighth Line EA proposed preferred corridor recommendations.
• Received a presentation from Aboud & Associates on the Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy.
• Reconvened into open session (Resolution No. 2021-0154).
• Adjourned the workshop (Resolution No. 2021-0155).

Special Council

This is a Special Council meeting of Halton Hills, ON, dated 2021-07-13. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive business for the public to review.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications (Lenstra, Tribble, Osborne, Domingues) subject to conditions, and deferred three others (Pannu, Polanski, Forbes) pending further information or discussions. No applications were denied.

• Approved D13VAR21.017H Lenstra accessory structure variances (height, floor area) subject to conditions
• Approved D13VAR21.019H Tribble accessory structure and driveway variances subject to condition
• Approved D13VAR21.020H Osborne garage variances subject to condition
• Approved D13VAR21.021H Domingues cabana setback variance subject to conditions
• Deferred D13VAR21.015H Pannu new dwelling variances pending hydrogeological study
• Deferred D13VAR21.016H Polanski deck variances pending discussions on objections
• Deferred D13VAR21.018H Forbes railway setback variance pending proposal alterations

Special Council

This special council meeting focuses on the Halton Region Official Plan Review, specifically growth concepts. Council will hear presentations and delegations from planning consultants, the Silver Creek Neighbourhood Association, and Mattamy Homes, and will consider a planning report on the matter. The only other item is a by-law to adopt the meeting's proceedings.

• Presentation by SGL Planning & Design Inc. and Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. on Region Official Plan Review
• Delegation from Megan Suddergaard, Silver Creek Neighbourhood Association, on Region Official Plan Review
• Delegation from Gary Gregoris, Mattamy Homes, on Region Official Plan Review
• Report PD-2021-0045 - Halton Region Official Plan Review - Growth Concepts
• By-law 2021-0034 to adopt proceedings of the meeting

Council received Report PD-2021-0045 and approved a three-pronged growth strategy to 2051, including intensification in built-up areas, compact development in greenfields, and employment lands. They supported about 350 gross hectares of additional employment lands and a modest expansion of the Georgetown Urban Area by about 350 gross hectares, both net of the Natural Heritage System. The motion also requested the Region to work with the Town on hospital redevelopment and farming viability. The meeting was deferred from July 6 to July 13, 2021, and the final motion carried 9-0.

• Received Report PD-2021-0045 on the Halton Region Official Plan Review – Growth Concepts.
• Approved a three-pronged growth strategy to 2051: intensification in Georgetown and Acton BUAs, compact development in Designated Greenfield Areas, and development in Employment Areas.
• Supported approximately 350 gross hectares of additional employment lands (net of Natural Heritage System) to 2051.
• Prioritized the Halton Hills Premier Gateway for additional employment lands.
• Supported a modest expansion to the Georgetown Urban Area of approximately 350 gross hectares (net of Natural Heritage System) for compact residential and mixed-use development.
• Requested the Region to expedite the Georgetown Hospital redevelopment and not preclude early redevelopment.
• Requested the Region to work with the Town and farming community on policies to enhance farming viability and natural heritage.
• Adopted By-law 2021-0034 to authorize the proceedings of the July 6, 2021 Special Council Meeting.

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets to decide on several financial and land-use items, including the allocation of the 2020 operating surplus, approval of contracts for trail construction and maintenance, and removal of a holding provision on a property. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential land acquisition discussions and presentations on the annual financial statements and a specialized transit plan.

• Approve transfer of $743,123 surplus to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve and $39,636 to Library Capital Reserve
• Award $746,293.50 contract to Terrain Landscapes Inc. for Hungry Hollow Trail Expansion Phase 1
• Award $133,170.60 contract to Walker Construction for parking lot resurfacing at Glen Williams, Limehouse, and Trafalgar Sports Parks
• Remove Holding (H2) provision from Zoning By-law for 13850 Sixth Line (Esquesing)
• Award $45,000 single-source purchase order to WalterFedy for fire heat pump replacement

Council approved the 2020 operating surplus distribution, including transfers to reserves and carry-forwards, and awarded multiple contracts for trails, parking lots, and snow plow blades. It also endorsed a joint initiative with Halton Region for affordable housing at 17 Guelph Street and received a public meeting on a 12-unit affordable housing proposal at 47 Maria Street, referring comments to staff. All recommendations from General Committee were adopted, and several by-laws were passed, including traffic schedule updates and a holding provision removal.

• Approved 2020 surplus: $743,123 to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, $39,636 to Library Capital Reserve, and carry-forwards for contracted labour.
• Awarded Hungry Hollow Trail Expansion Phase 1 to Terrain Landscapes Inc. for $746,293.50.
• Awarded parking lot asphalt resurfacing to Walker Construction Limited for $133,170.60.
• Awarded snow plow blades tender to Valley Blades Limited, estimated $35,563.80 annually.
• Endorsed joint affordable housing initiative with Halton Region at 17 Guelph Street, authorizing a Request for Expression of Interest.
• Approved Stormwater Master Plan contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for $528,867.
• Approved removal of Holding (H2) Provision for 13850 Sixth Line, enabling development.
• Received public comments on 47 Maria Street affordable housing proposal, referring them to staff for a future report.

Council Workshop

This is a council workshop meeting of Halton Hills, ON, held via Zoom on June 21, 2021. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement and public delegations from several individuals and groups. No other substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be primarily for receiving public input.

• Public delegation by Colin Chung, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc.
• Public delegation by Susan Robertson, People Plan Community
• Public delegation by Amil Delic, Silver Creek Neighbourhood Association
• Public delegation by Tamsin Jackson, Resident of Halton Hills
• Public delegation by Teresa Kovacs, Silver Creek Neighbourhood Association

The Council workshop on June 21, 2021, was held to discuss the Provincial Growth Plan, which requires Halton Region to plan for 1.1 million people and 500,000 jobs by 2051. The workshop included presentations from consultants and public delegations, but no decisions or motions were made, and no staff directions were issued. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Adjourned the workshop at 7:25 p.m. (Resolution No. 2021-0138, carried).
• No decisions or motions were made during the workshop.
• No staff directions were issued.

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on June 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee approved a heritage property tax refund for 89 Bower Street, a replacement designation plaque for 11445 Regional Road 25, and a $250 plus HST payment for a Canadian History Ehx Podcast episode. It also selected Mark Rowe and Ray Denny as representatives on the Cultural Heritage Master Plan Steering Committee and recommended staff seek permission to discuss listing 9117 Fourth Line (Sproat Farm) on the Heritage Register.

• Approved Heritage Property Tax Refund application for 89 Bower Street
• Approved purchase of replacement designation plaque for 11445 Regional Road 25
• Approved $250.00 plus HST payment for Canadian History Ehx Podcast episode
• Selected Mark Rowe and Ray Denny as representatives on Cultural Heritage Master Plan Steering Committee
• Recommended staff request permission to enter 9117 Fourth Line and discuss listing on Heritage Register
• Received minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting
• Convened into and out of Closed Session for confidential litigation update

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets to decide on several items, including a heritage designation for a property, contract awards for roof replacement and engineering services, and an overnight parking fee increase. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Draft Hamlet of Glen Williams Secondary Plan and discussions on green development standards and railway crossing safety.

• Intention to designate 12438 Kirkpatrick Lane (Ford House and Kirkpatrick Blacksmith Shop) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Award of Tender T-057-21 to Sunrise Roofing Contractors Inc. for $591,241.99 for Bundled Roof Replacement Project
• Award of Proposal P-047-21 to AECOM Canada Ltd. for $603,837.00 for Main Street (Glen Williams) Improvements design
• Increase overnight parking permit fee from $30 to $50 per month starting 2022
• Public meeting on Draft Hamlet of Glen Williams Secondary Plan

Council approved the Town of Halton Hills Green Development Standards version 3, effective June 15, 2021, with a recorded vote of 9 in favor and none opposed. Council also approved several contracts, including a $591,241.99 roof replacement project and a $603,837 engineering services contract for Main Street (Glen Williams) improvements. Additionally, Council waived a $10,404 consent application fee for the Bruce Trail Conservancy and deferred loan payments for local sports organizations.

• Approved Green Development Standards v3 (9-0), effective June 15, 2021
• Awarded $591,241.99 roof replacement contract to Sunrise Roofing Contractors Inc.
• Awarded $603,837 engineering services contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for Main Street (Glen Williams) improvements
• Waived $10,404 consent application fee for Bruce Trail Conservancy (11737 Fourth Line)
• Deferred 2021 loan payments for Georgetown Soccer Club, Halton Hills Minor Football, and Halton Hills Gymnastics Centre
• Approved increase in overnight parking permit fee from $30 to $50 per month starting 2022
• Approved intention to designate 12438 Kirkpatrick Lane (Ford House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved continuation of relaxed parking enforcement until Step 2 of provincial reopening

Committee of Adjustment

This is the agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on June 2, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. Residents should note that no concrete matters are presented in this document.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for 12425 Kirkpatrick Lane, allowing reduced setbacks and increased accessory structure floor area for a proposed dwelling addition and canopy, subject to conditions. A separate application for 12121 Eighth Line was deferred pending submission of septic design information and a revised site plan.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.004H for 12425 Kirkpatrick Lane, subject to conditions
• Deferred minor variance D13VAR21.014H for 12121 Eighth Line

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to decide on a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 4 townhouses and a semi-detached dwelling at 37 King Street (Georgetown), adopt the 2021 property tax levy by-law, and award several contracts including road reconstruction and safety supplies. The agenda also includes closed-session items on property security, personnel, and legal advice, plus presentations on the Highway 401 expansion and the Magnus Card library initiative.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 43 and Zoning By-law amendment for 37 King Street, Georgetown (4 townhouses + semi-detached)
• By-law 2021-0025: 2021 property tax levy and rates
• Tender award T-014-21 for intersection and active transportation improvements, Georgetown
• Tender award for Queen Street Reconstruction, Acton
• EV Charger Site Agreement between Town and IVY

Council adopted all General Committee recommendations, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 4 townhouses and a semi-detached dwelling at 37 King Street (Georgetown), a new Procedure By-law effective June 14, 2021, and the 2021 Final Property Tax Rates. Multiple contracts were awarded, including the Queen Street Reconstruction in Acton ($1,332,900.92) and the Intersection and Active Transportation Improvements in Georgetown ($1,130,788.50). Council also passed a resolution calling for the elimination of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 43 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 37 King Street (Georgetown) (carried)
• Approved new Procedure By-law 2021-0020, effective June 14, 2021 (carried)
• Set 2021 Final Property Tax Rates and installment due dates (carried)
• Awarded Queen Street Reconstruction, Acton to Graham Bros. Construction Ltd. for $1,332,900.92 (carried)
• Awarded Intersection and Active Transportation Improvements, Georgetown to Sanscon Construction Ltd. for $1,130,788.50 (carried)
• Awarded Cultural Heritage Master Plan contract to ERA Architects Inc. for $144,885.00 (carried)
• Approved EV Charger Site Agreement with OPG/IVY Charging Network (carried)
• Passed resolution calling for elimination of LPAT (9-0, 2 absent)

Tourism Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Halton Hills Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on May 20, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural elements such as video links and system placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. It is purely a notice of the meeting with no substantive content.

The Tourism Advisory Committee discussed pandemic impacts on local businesses and tourism, noting many businesses are struggling and may take 12-18 months to recover. The committee passed a motion supporting the Town of Halton Hills exploring opportunities for creative outdoor dining and retail sales on Main Street (Georgetown) and possibly other locations. No other formal decisions were made; quorum was lost at 3:00 p.m.

• Received minutes of February 18, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Supported exploring outdoor dining and retail opportunities on Main Street (Georgetown) (carried)

Special Council

The Special Council meeting on May 20, 2021, was largely procedural. Council entered closed session to discuss litigation and a confidential personnel matter, then reconvened and adopted the recommendations from the closed session. A by-law to adopt the meeting's proceedings was passed.

• Held closed session for litigation and personnel matters (carried)
• Received litigation report PD-2021-0034 and directed staff to follow Council's confidential recommendations (carried)
• Received verbal update on personnel matter for information (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-0026 to adopt the meeting's proceedings (carried)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on May 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee approved a Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 12438 Kirkpatrick Lane, with a minor modification to include roof boards, and recommended that Council designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also received a report on the Cultural Heritage Master Plan update and discussed a community history podcast. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Research and Evaluation Report for 12438 Kirkpatrick Lane with roof boards modification (carried)
• Recommended Council designate 12438 Kirkpatrick Lane under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Received April 19, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Convened into closed session for litigation update (carried)
• Received confidential verbal litigation update (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2021, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Active Transportation Committee endorsed three trail projects for the 2022 capital budget: Upper Canada College Trail, Trafalgar Sports Park to Black Creek Estates Trail, and Birchway Place/Fairy Lake Trail (Phase 1). The committee also received previous minutes and updates on the 40 km/h pilot project, Hungry Hollow accessways, and Eighth Line EA. No other formal decisions were made.

• Endorsed 2022 capital budget requests for Upper Canada College Trail, Trafalgar Sports Park to Black Creek Estates Trail, and Birchway Place/Fairy Lake Trail (ACT-2021-0005, carried)
• Received minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting (ACT-2021-0004, carried)
• Received Bike It Sub-Committee minutes from Jan-Apr 2021 (ACT-2021-0006, carried)

Council Workshop

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific meeting topics or business for the Halton Hills Council Workshop.

The Council Workshop on May 17, 2021, was held for education and training, with no decisions or motions made. Council convened in closed session for the KAIROS Blanket Exercise and reconvened in open session for a presentation on the proposed Procedure By-law. No substantive decisions were made; the workshop was procedural and informational only.

• Convened into closed session for KAIROS Blanket Exercise (Resolution 2021-0101, carried)
• Reconvened into open session (Resolution 2021-0102, carried)
• Adjourned at 4:33 p.m. (Resolution 2021-0103, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on May 5, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five minor variance applications heard on May 5, 2021, each subject to conditions. The applications sought relief from zoning by-law requirements for additions and accessory structures at various properties in Halton Hills. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.009H at 5 Temple Road for reduced second-storey side yard setbacks (subject to conditions)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.010H at 13 Charles Street for reduced rear yard setback (subject to conditions)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.011H at 21 Temple Road for reduced railway right-of-way setback (subject to condition)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.012H at 8 Blue Mountain Place for increased accessory structure floor area and height (subject to condition)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.013H at 6 Meagan Drive for increased accessory structure height (subject to condition)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to consider a wide range of reports and by-laws, including a cannabis retail policy revision, a 40 km/h speed limit pilot project, and input on the Region of Halton Official Plan Review. The meeting includes closed-session items on litigation and negotiations, plus several presentations and routine administrative approvals.

• Cannabis Retail Policy Revision (Report ADMIN-2021-0008)
• 40 km/h Speed Limit Pilot Project (Report TPW-2021-0014)
• Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 (Report PD-2021-0015)
• Conditional water allocation for 387 Queen Street (Report PD-2021-0030)
• By-law to amend heritage designation for 9 Church Street (By-law 2021-0015)

Council adopted all 18 recommendations from the General Committee, including the 40 km/h Speed Limit Pilot Project, a revised Cannabis Retail Policy, and a policy for carrying forward unspent contract labour. It also approved a conditional water allocation for 387 Queen Street, additional WSIB reserve contributions, and several by-laws, including one to amend the heritage designation for 9 Church Street. The meeting included closed session items and a motion to send a letter to the Premier regarding joint and several liability insurance reform.

• Adopted all 18 General Committee recommendations (Resolution 2021-0090)
• Approved 40 km/h Speed Limit Pilot Project (GC-2021-0070)
• Adopted revised Cannabis Retail Policy (GC-2021-0061)
• Approved policy for Carry Forward of Unspent Contract Labour (GC-2021-0064)
• Authorized additional WSIB Reserve contributions totaling $1.6M over 5 years (GC-2021-0065)
• Approved conditional water allocation of 6 SDE to 387 Queen Street (GC-2021-0069)
• Passed by-laws including heritage amendment for 9 Church Street and BIA membership (By-laws 2021-0014 to 2021-0019)
• Sent letter to Premier requesting review of joint and several liability insurance reform (Resolution 2021-0092)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on April 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.

Council Workshop

This agenda for the April 19, 2021 Council Workshop is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions, only embedded video and system interface text. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no business is specified.

The council workshop was held in closed session to educate members on the 40 km/h pilot project locations and parkland acquisition. No decisions or motions were made, and no staff directions were issued. Councillor Somerville declared a conflict of interest on the pilot project item.

• Convened into closed session for education on 40 km/h pilot and parkland acquisition (carried)
• Reconvened into open session (carried)
• Adjourned workshop (carried)

Site Alteration Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Site Alteration Committee meeting on April 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets April 12, 2021, starting with a closed session, then open session and a public meeting at 6 p.m. Council will consider reports and by-laws, including a recommendation to allow 10 townhouse units at 20 Ransom Street in Acton, and a draft secondary plan for Glen Williams. A public meeting will hear a proposed zoning change for a gas bar at 9989 Trafalgar Road. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19; public attendance is not permitted, but delegations and written comments are accepted.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 10 townhouse units at 20 Ransom Street, Acton (Report PD-2021-0019, By-laws 2021-0014 and 2021-0015)
• Draft Hamlet of Glen Williams Secondary Plan and future consultation (Report PD-2021-0021)
• Public meeting for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a gas bar at 9989 Trafalgar Road, Ashgrove (Report PD-2021-0016)
• Award of Proposal P-039-21 for Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges (Report CORPSERV-2021-0014)
• Award of tenders for 2021 Pavement Management and Collector Arterial Programs (Report TPW-2021-0002)

Council directed staff to stop ticketing vehicles parked longer than 6 hours, overnight, or in 12-hour zones for the duration of the provincial stay-at-home order and any future COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Other parking enforcement, especially safety-related, continues. Council also approved several contracts, including road paving and engineering services, and authorized a fire safety grant agreement.

• Relaxed parking enforcement for long-term, overnight, and 12-hour zone parking during stay-at-home orders (carried)
• Approved $103,400 contract for Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges to Watson & Associates (carried)
• Awarded 2021 Pavement Management tenders: Part A $688,246.50, Part B $908,621.40, Part C $929,260.50 (carried)
• Authorized cost-sharing agreement with Milton for 5 Sideroad resurfacing (carried)
• Awarded $302,982 engineering contract for Hungry Hollow Bridge and Sixth Line Culvert to GHD Limited (carried)
• Authorized $19,600 Fire Safety Grant agreement with Ontario Fire Marshal (carried)
• Requested Halton Region to develop a growth option within existing urban boundary to 2051 (carried)
• Received report on proposed gas bar at 9989 Trafalgar Road; referred comments to staff (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific applications, decisions, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

The Committee of Adjustment heard five minor variance applications on April 7, 2021. It approved variances for properties at 15769 5 Side Road, 10 Brucewood Road, and partially at 120 Confederation Street. It refused variances for a cabana at 33 Logan Court and for enclosing a carport at 120 Confederation Street.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.006H (Brar) at 15769 5 Side Road, subject to condition.
• Refused minor variance D13VAR21.007H (Pinheiro) at 33 Logan Court for a cabana.
• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.008H (Lemma) at 10 Brucewood Road, subject to condition.
• Approved variances 1 & 2 of D13VAR21.005H (Arias) at 120 Confederation Street, subject to conditions.
• Refused variance 3 of D13VAR21.005H (Arias) at 120 Confederation Street regarding the existing carport.

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The provided agenda text contains only interface labels and boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software system, with no actual meeting items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. This appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda page.

• No agenda items were listed in the provided text

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee approved all submitted applications for the 2020 Heritage Property Tax Refund Program, determining all properties met eligibility criteria. The committee also received updates on heritage designation research for properties on Kirkpatrick Lane and 9 Church Street, and noted the Heritage Grant Program was cancelled for 2021 due to COVID-19 fundraising limitations.

• Approved all 2020 Heritage Property Tax Refund Program applications (carried)
• Received minutes of February 17, 2021 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to consider routine reports, including a public hearing for a proposed 6-storey, 52-unit apartment building at 16 and 18 Mill Street in Georgetown. The agenda also includes reports on urban chickens, transit funding, and various contracts, plus several housekeeping by-laws.

• Public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 6-storey, 52-unit apartment at 16 and 18 Mill Street (Georgetown)
• Report on results from public engagement on urban chickens (ADMIN-2021-0016)
• By-law to authorize Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 transit funding agreement with MTO (By-law 2021-0012)
• Award of tender T-004-21 for rental of portable toilets (RP-2021-0006)
• Report on remuneration and expenses paid to Council members in 2020 (CORPSERV-2021-0005)

Council approved the award of a $211,970.85 contract for the Stewarttown Secondary Plan to MHBC Planning, and directed staff to prepare a public consultation process for a backyard chicken policy. Council also endorsed two provincial funding applications, approved a new policy for scattering cremated remains, and passed a resolution urging the province to reverse the Ontario Fire College closure. A public meeting was held for a proposed 6-storey, 52-unit apartment building at 16 and 18 Mill Street, but no decision was made.

• Approved award of Stewarttown Secondary Plan contract to MHBC Planning for $211,970.85
• Directed staff to prepare public consultation for a backyard chicken policy
• Endorsed two Municipal Modernization Program funding applications
• Approved policy for scattering cremated remains and river offerings from Town properties
• Awarded portable toilet rental tender to Chantler's Environmental Services
• Adopted 2021 Traffic Engineering Work Plan
• Endorsed comments on Growing the Greenbelt consultation
• Passed resolution requesting province reverse Ontario Fire College closure

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations on the phase 2 Specialized Transit Plan and the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update, providing input on accessibility. No formal decisions were made; the items were for discussion and consultation. The committee also discussed promoting National AccessAbility Week.

• Received presentation on phase 2 Specialized Transit Plan (no vote)
• Provided input on accessibility for CIP update (no vote)
• Discussed promoting National AccessAbility Week (no vote)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting held via Zoom. The council will consider a report on a liquor licence application involving personal matters about an identifiable individual, which will be discussed in closed session. The meeting also includes a verbal update from the acting CAO and a confirmatory by-law to adopt the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session item: Report No. ADMIN-2021-0015 regarding a liquor licence application
• Verbal update from C. Mills, Acting CAO
• By-law 2021-0009 (Confirmatory By-law) to adopt the meeting's proceedings

Council received a report on a liquor sales licence application for 7-Eleven at 333 Mountainview Road South and directed staff not to sign the Municipal Information Form required for the AGCO licence, to allow time for public engagement. The meeting was held in closed session for the report, then reconvened in open session to adopt the decision. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after passing a by-law to adopt the proceedings.

• Directed staff not to sign the Municipal Information Form for the AGCO liquor licence for 7-Eleven at 333 Mountainview Road South, to allow time for public engagement.
• Received Report No. ADMIN-2021-0015 regarding the liquor licence application.
• Passed By-law No. 2021-0009 to adopt the proceedings of the special council meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software interface. It contains no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications and deferred one. The approvals were for a cabana at 11 Holdroyd Court and an addition at 10916 22 Side Road. The deferral was for an addition at 12425 Kirkpatrick Lane because additional variances were needed.

• Approved minor variance for 29 sq m cabana at 11 Holdroyd Court (carried)
• Approved minor variance for side yard setbacks at 10916 22 Side Road (carried)
• Deferred minor variance for addition at 12425 Kirkpatrick Lane (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to consider routine reports, closed-session items, and two statutory public meetings for proposed zoning by-law amendments. The public meetings concern an industrial warehouse at 11450 Steeles Avenue and residential development at 59-63 King Street plus a restaurant use at 1 Elgin Street. Council will also receive reports on the 2020 audit, a business concierge program, and a contract award for records storage.

• Public meeting: Zoning by-law amendment for industrial warehouse at 11450 Steeles Avenue (Premier Gateway Employment Area)
• Public meeting: Official Plan and zoning amendments for 7 townhouses, duplex, and detached dwelling at 59-63 King Street; zoning amendment for second-floor food/drink at 1 Elgin Street (Furnace Room Brewery)
• Report on award of contract for off-site records storage and related services (ADMIN-2021-0014)
• Report on 9985 Winston Churchill Boulevard – assisted rental opportunity (ADMIN-2021-0011)
• Report on retention of private easement over open space at Eden Oak subdivision (The Chase) for sanitary connection to 106 Park St. East, Glen Williams (PD-2021-0009)

Council approved waiving Town fees up to $199,020 and deferring development charges up to $58,725.21 for a proposed affordable housing development at 47 Maria Street. Council also endorsed the formal launch of the Business Concierge Program and approved an assisted rental housing unit at 9985 Winston Churchill Boulevard. A report regarding a private easement at 106 Park St. East (Glen Williams) was deferred to the March 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved waiving Town fees (Planning, Building, Cash in Lieu of Parkland) up to $199,020 for the 47 Maria Street affordable housing development, funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
• Approved deferral of Development Charges up to $58,725.21 for the 47 Maria Street development.
• Endorsed the formal launch and implementation of the Business Concierge Program, including Project Eligibility Criteria.
• Endorsed the creation of an assisted rental housing unit at 9985 Winston Churchill Boulevard and authorized agreements with Halton Region.
• Awarded a 5-year contract for off-site records storage to TR Overseas Moving 1927 Inc. (Tippet Richardson), with an estimated annual amount of $25,000.
• Approved an increase of $16,231 to the capital project budget for the Scoped Glen Williams Secondary Plan Review.
• Approved the updated Terms of Reference for the Public Art Advisory Board.
• Approved the Halton Court Services 2021 Business Plan and Budget.

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda is procedural only. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a blank or placeholder agenda for the Halton Hills Tourism Advisory Committee meeting.

The Tourism Advisory Committee held a working session to set priorities for 2021, splitting into breakout groups to assign priority levels, responsibilities, and financial impacts. The committee also provided input to consultants Sierra Planning for the Town's Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update, focusing on tourism-related improvements. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was primarily for discussion and input gathering.

• Set 2021 priorities via breakout group exercise (no formal vote)
• Submitted priority and action item input to staff for compilation
• Provided tourism-related input to CIP consultants Sierra Planning

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee is meeting to discuss heritage-related items, including a scoped heritage impact assessment for properties on Rosetta and Caroline streets, a revised designation report for 9 Church Street, and updates on the Community Improvement Program. The committee will also review a draft terms of reference for a Cultural Heritage Master Plan and consider an addition to a listed property at 23 Normandy Boulevard.

• Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment - 1 Rosetta Street, 2 Rosetta Street and 11 Caroline Street
• 9 Church Street - Revised Designation Report
• Cultural Heritage Master Plan - Draft Terms of Reference
• Heritage Property Grant Program Work Completed - 402 Draper Street
• Addition to Listed Property - 23 Normandy Boulevard

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee met via Zoom and received the January 20, 2021 minutes. They discussed the Community Improvement Plan update with consultants, reviewed heritage impact assessments for properties on Rosetta and Caroline Streets, and noted completed work at 402 Draper Street. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the minutes.

• Received January 20, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Discussed CIP update with consultants Sierra Planning
• Noted completion of heritage grant work at 402 Draper Street
• Reviewed revised designation report for 9 Church Street
• Requested comments on Cultural Heritage Master Plan draft terms of reference

Council Workshop

This is the agenda for a Halton Hills Council Workshop held on February 8, 2021. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting management system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for discussion or decision at this meeting.

The Council Workshop on February 8, 2021, was held in closed session to educate and train Council on the Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy. No decisions or motions were made, and no staff directions were issued. The workshop adjourned without any substantive outcomes.

• Convened into closed session for tree strategy education (carried)
• Reconvened into open session at 3:08 p.m. (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:09 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no specific applications, hearings, or motions noted.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application by Eden Oak (Creditview Heights) Inc. for 106 Park Street East, allowing reduced lot frontage (20 m instead of 30 m) and lot area (0.17 ha instead of 0.2 ha) to make the remnant parcel a buildable lot. The approval is subject to two conditions from the staff report plus a third condition requiring connection to the Regional sanitary/waste water system. Public objections were heard, but the committee voted to approve.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.001H for 106 Park Street East, reducing lot frontage to 20 m and lot area to 0.17 ha, subject to conditions (carried)
• Added condition requiring owner to obtain servicing connection to Regional sanitary/waste water system

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually on February 1, 2021, starting with a closed session for confidential reports, then reconvening in open session. The main business includes presentations and reports on the 5-Year Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (2021-2026) and the Fairy Lake Water Quality Study Update, along with several other reports and motions. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, receipt of committee minutes, and consideration of three by-laws.

• 5-Year Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (2021-2026) presented by Mellor Murray Consulting
• Fairy Lake Water Quality Study Update – Project Charter and Terms of Reference
• Removal of 10874 Steeles Avenue from the Heritage Register
• License agreements for well monitoring on Town-owned lands near 24 Ontario Street, Georgetown
• By-law 2021-0005 amending hours of parking restrictions in municipal lots

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on January 26, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics provided.

The Active Transportation Committee received the 2020 minutes and endorsed the Active Transportation Master Plan, which was already approved by Town Council. It also supported a resolution asking staff to research reducing speed limits on local streets and other traffic calming measures. Staff reported on upcoming 2021 active transportation and trail projects, including bike lanes, sidewalks, and trail connections.

• Received January 28, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Supported resolution to research speed limit reductions and traffic calming (carried)
• Received Bike It Committee minutes from Nov 12 and Dec 10, 2020 (carried)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on January 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee approved a grant payment to the owners of 1 Prince Street after confirming the work met grant requirements. The committee deferred discussion of 9 Church Street to the next meeting for further research. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or updates.

• Approved grant payment for 1 Prince Street (carried)
• Deferred 9 Church Street research report to next meeting

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific matters are listed for this meeting.

Council Workshop

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the Council Workshop on January 11, 2021.

The Council Workshop on January 11, 2021, was held in Closed Session for education and training on the Regional Official Plan Review Update. No decisions or motions were made, and no staff directions were issued. The workshop adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

• Convened into Closed Session for Regional Official Plan Review Update (carried)
• Reconvened into Open Session (carried)
• Adjourned workshop at 3:42 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to consider several planning and land items, including dedicating a road reserve, a part-lot control exemption, and potential land disposition/acquisition involving the Halton Hills Christian School. Council will also consider a bylaw to temporarily borrow funds for 2021 operating expenses and receive minutes from advisory committees. The meeting opens with a closed session for confidential personnel and legal matters.

• By-law to dedicate Reserve Block 20, Plan 20M-1055 as part of Eaton Street (10759 Eighth Line, Georgetown)
• Part Lot Control Exemption for Lots 98-105, Plan 20M-1208 (Georgetown)
• Premier Gateway Phase 1B Secondary Plan – proposed regional modifications
• Potential disposition and acquisition of land – Block 176 and 177, Plan 20M-734 (Halton Hills Christian School)
• By-law to temporarily borrow funds for 2021 fiscal year