Halton Hills public meetings in 2022

Council Workshop

This is a procedural Council Workshop held in Closed Session for the purpose of educating and training members on the Budget Committee. No decisions or motions may be made, and discussion is confined to the workshop subject. The only substantive item is a presentation by the Town Treasurer and Director of Finance on the training session.

• Closed session training for Budget Committee
• Presentation by Moya Jane Leighton, Town Treasurer and Director of Finance
• No decisions or motions permitted at this workshop

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets on December 12, 2022, starting in closed session for confidential reports, then reconvening in open session. The agenda includes decisions on the 2023 interim property tax levy, 2023 rates and fees, temporary borrowing for 2023 operating costs, and several tender awards. A statutory public meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on proposed Official Plan amendments (OPA 49) responding to Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

• By-law 2022-0067: Levy 2023 interim taxes and set penalty/interest rates
• By-law 2022-0068: Impose 2023 rates and fees, repealing By-law 2021-0061
• By-law 2022-0069: Temporary borrowing to meet 2023 current expenditures
• Tender T-118-22: Acton Indoor Pool Basin/Tank Repair and Replacement Project
• Tender T-117-22: Purchase of three replacement snowplow trucks

Council approved the 2023 interim property tax levy and the 2023 rates and fees. Several procurement contracts were awarded, including new snowplow trucks and pool repairs. Council also endorsed mayoral appointments to various boards and committees.

• Approved 2023 Interim Property Tax Levy with due dates of February 24 and April 26, 2023
• Approved 2023 Rates and Fees (By-law 2022-0068)
• Authorized temporary borrowing of up to $10,000,000 for 2023 operating expenditures
• Awarded $1,166,621.04 contract to PTG Mississauga Enterprises for three replacement snowplow trucks
• Awarded $153,276.00 contract to Acapulco Pools for Acton Indoor Pool basin repair
• Awarded $295,895.50 contract to multiVIEW Locates Inc for locate service provider
• Granted fence by-law variance for 220 Elmore Drive
• Endorsed Mayoral appointments to various Boards and Committees

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on December 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items, such as applications, hearings, or decisions. The document provides no details on what will be discussed or decided.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications for minor variances regarding property setbacks and accessory structure dimensions. Both approvals were granted subject to conditions.

• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR22.035H for 48 Confederation Street to reduce interior side yard setbacks for a garage and rear addition
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR22.040H for 34 Chester Crescent to increase the floor area and height of an accessory pavilion

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets to consider a proposed 2023 Building Division Rates and Fees schedule, hear a presentation on a cyber security incident, and approve routine items such as Christmas closures and by-laws. The meeting includes a closed session for a confidential matter regarding municipal property security.

• Public meeting for proposed 2023 Building Division Rates and Fees (Report TPW-2022-0028)
• Presentation on Cyber Security Incident by MNP and Town IT Director
• Corporate Christmas Closures 2023-2026 (Report ADMIN-2022-0046)
• By-law 2022-0065 to amend parking enforcement officer appointments
• Closed session on municipal property security (Memorandum CORPSERV-2022-0005)

Council passed a resolution requesting the Provincial Government extend the comment period for legislative and regulatory changes related to Bill 23. The body also approved a schedule for corporate Christmas closures from 2023 to 2026 and passed a by-law regarding the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.

• Requested Provincial Government extend comment periods for legislative changes from 30-31 days to 66 days (Carried)
• Approved corporate Christmas closures for Town Hall from 2023 through 2027 (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2022-0065 to amend the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for parking and other by-laws (Carried)
• Received 2023 Building Division Fees report (Carried)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 meetings (Carried)
• Adopted recommendations from Tourism Advisory Committee and Economic Support and Recovery Task Force memorandums (Carried)
• Adopted recommendations from confidential Memorandum No. CORPSERV-2022-0005 (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This is the agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 2, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a request for a side door variance at 68 Curry Crescent and a request for a public utility building and storage at 16824 Steeles Avenue.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.038H for a side door at 68 Curry Crescent, subject to conditions
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.039H for Enbridge Gas Inc. at 16824 Steeles Avenue regarding lot coverage and structure height

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 5, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment heard four minor variance applications. One was deferred due to an additional required variance, two were approved (one with conditions), and one was refused due to concerns about the cumulative impact of the variances.

• Deferred minor variance D13VAR22.035H (48 Confederation Street) for a garage and rear addition
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.036H (10 Elizabeth Street) for a parking space width reduction, subject to conditions
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.037H (105 Acton Boulevard) for an increased accessory structure height
• Refused minor variance D13VAR22.033H (98 Autumn Circle) for a detached garage/cabana with loft

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss four funding requests: a two-year subscription to Site Improve (a digital website accessibility checker), a hearing assistive listening system for the John Elliott Theatre, an accessible curb at Acton Arena (pre-approved by staff), and 2023 AODA accessible traffic signal installation funded from the Accessibility Fund. The committee will also receive minutes from its March 23, 2022 meeting.

• Funding request: 2-year subscription to Site Improve website accessibility checker
• Funding request: Hearing assistive listening system at John Elliott Theatre
• Funding request: Accessible curb at Acton Arena (pre-approved by staff)
• 2023 AODA accessible traffic signal installation funded from Accessibility Fund
• Receipt of minutes from March 23, 2022 meeting

The committee approved four funding requests from the Municipal Accessibility Plan Project fund, totaling $39,000. These include a 2-year website accessibility checker subscription ($20,000), a new hearing assistive listening system for the John Elliott Theatre ($15,000), an accessible curb at Acton Arena ($4,000), and AODA accessible traffic signal installation in 2023 (amount not specified). All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $20,000 for 2-year Site Improve website accessibility checker subscription (carried)
• Approved $15,000 for new hearing assistive listening system at John Elliott Theatre (carried)
• Approved $4,000 for accessible curb at Acton Arena (carried)
• Supported use of funds for 2023 AODA accessible traffic signal installation (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually to consider routine reports, by-laws, and updates. Key items include heritage designations for two houses, a fence by-law variance request, and a report on development allocation pools released by Halton Region. The meeting also includes several informational updates and adoption of previous minutes.

• By-law 2022-0060: designate McCannah-Biehn House, 26 Queen Street, under Ontario Heritage Act
• By-law 2022-0061: designate McNiven-Elliott House, 76 Bower Street, under Ontario Heritage Act
• Report ADMIN-2022-0043: fence by-law variance request at 12 Campbell Court, Acton
• Report PD-2022-0046: Halton Region releases 300 SDE for Georgetown and 300 SDE for Acton allocation pools
• By-law 2022-0059: amend Acton Central Business Improvement Area board membership

Council approved a $2,500 donation from the tax rate stabilization fund to the Federal Government/Canadian Red Cross donation-matching program to support Canadians impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The motion was carried unanimously. Council also approved the naming of a future parkette at McNabb Street and 14 Mill Street in honour of retiring Councillor Moya Johnson, with a recorded vote of 10 in favor and 1 abstention.

• Approved $2,500 donation to Hurricane Fiona relief (unanimous)
• Approved naming of McNabb Parkette after Councillor Moya Johnson (10-0-1 abstention)
• Approved fence variance for property at 12 Campbell Court
• Approved distribution of 300 SDE water capacity for Georgetown and Acton allocation pools
• Approved support for Oakville resolution regarding GTA West Corridor (Highway 413)
• Passed by-laws: BIA board membership amendment, heritage designations for two properties
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 Council meeting
• Received several informational reports and updates

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed resolution regarding the Frazier Shop, along with updates on the Lilac Lawns Heritage Spotlight, the Cultural Heritage Master Plan, and a heritage conference. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and disclosing conflicts of interest.

• Proposed resolution on Frazier Shop, with 1969 Keller-Williams store front window photos attached
• Lilac Lawns Heritage Spotlight discussion
• Cultural Heritage Master Plan (CHMP) update
• Heritage Conference update
• Receipt of minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting

The committee approved a proposed replacement of storefront windows and doors for the Frazier Shop at 519 Main Street, Glen Williams, with staff to confirm timelines and final approval through delegated authority. Members also received updates on the Lilac Lawns Heritage Spotlight video, the Cultural Heritage Master Plan draft, and the Ontario Heritage Conference. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved replacement storefront windows and doors for Frazier Shop at 519 Main Street, Glen Williams (carried)
• Received minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting (carried)

Site Alteration Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Site Alteration Committee meeting on September 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Site Alteration Committee supported a variance to the Site Alteration By-law for a warehouse development at 8154-8192 Eighth Line, allowing import/export of fill and 100 truckloads per day (down from the requested 150) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (adjusted from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). The decision is subject to conditions including keeping trucks off Eighth Line and meeting staff requirements. The committee also noted an unauthorized fill operation on Steeles Avenue and that this was the final meeting before the upcoming election.

• Approved variance to Site Alteration By-law for fill import/export at 8154-8192 Eighth Line (carried)
• Limited truckloads to 100 per day (down from requested 150)
• Limited hours of operation to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (down from requested 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Required trucks to avoid Eighth Line and use regional roads
• Noted unauthorized fill importation on Steeles Avenue; Order to Comply to be sent

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on September 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No applications, hearings, or other business are listed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variances and deferred one. Approved: a shed height/area variance at 51 Ontario St, a shed height variance at 15 Ann St, a driveway width/rear setback variance at 21 Meadvale Rd, a front setback variance at 27 George St, and a hospice use/setback variance at 8958 Trafalgar Rd (as amended). Deferred: a large detached garage/cabana variance at 98 Autumn Circle due to staff objections over size and visual impact.

• Approved shed height (4.6 m) and floor area (28.7 sq m) variance at 51 Ontario St
• Approved shed height (4.1 m) variance at 15 Ann St
• Approved driveway width (8.53 m) and rear setback (4 m) variance at 21 Meadvale Rd
• Approved front setback (4.36 m) variance at 27 George St
• Approved hospice use and rear setback (9 m) variance at 8958 Trafalgar Rd, as amended
• Deferred decision on detached garage/cabana variance at 98 Autumn Circle

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a by-law to allow urban hens, approve new Acton BIA board members, and receive reports on housing, building permits, and election voting locations. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on negotiations and litigation, followed by public sessions with presentations on the library strategic plan and 2023 budget directions.

• By-law 2022-0056 to amend Responsible Pet Owner's By-law 1994-077 to allow urban hens
• Appointment of new Acton BIA Board of Management members
• Report on 2021 State of Housing for Halton Region
• 2021 Annual Building Permit Report
• 2022 Municipal Election voting locations

Council approved amendments to the Responsible Pet Owner's By-law to allow keeping of urban hens, and adopted a 3.9% target tax rate levy increase for the 2023 budget. A resolution was passed requesting the Minister of Transportation prioritize a long-term truck traffic strategy, including a feasibility study for an Acton bypass. Council also approved a Transit Services Agreement with Milton for the Steeles Avenue corridor and various financial reports and capital project adjustments.

• Approved amendments to Responsible Pet Owner's By-law to allow urban hens (carried)
• Adopted 3.9% target tax rate levy increase for 2023 budget (carried)
• Passed resolution requesting Minister of Transportation prioritize long-term truck traffic strategy and Acton bypass feasibility study (11-0)
• Authorized execution of Transit Services Agreement with Town of Milton for Steeles Avenue corridor (carried)
• Approved 2021 audited financial statements and Financial Information Return (carried)
• Approved transfer of $704,490 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to fund 2021 operating deficit (carried)
• Denied fence variance at 220 Elmore Drive, Acton (carried as amended)
• Granted fence variance at 8 Anderson Court (carried as amended)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications heard at the August 3, 2022 meeting. Approvals were granted for properties at 15 Beaver Street, 34 Main Street North, and 14222 Dublin Line, each subject to conditions where noted. No applications were denied or deferred.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.027H at 15 Beaver Street (Leger) subject to conditions
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.028H at 34 Main Street North (Montagliani) subject to conditions
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.026H at 14222 Dublin Line (Mann)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on July 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee approved 2022 Heritage Property Grant applications for 586 Main Street, 16 George Street, 81 Bower Street (conditional), and 98 Confederation Street (Phase 1 only). Surplus funds will be distributed equally among all applicants. The committee also recommended designating 1 Park Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved grant for 586 Main Street (Beaumont Mill)
• Approved grant for 16 George Street (Jacob Kennedy House)
• Approved grant for 81 Bower Street subject to formal quote and scope of work
• Approved grant for 98 Confederation Street (Barrett Barn) for Phase 1 structural work
• Allocated surplus grant funds equally among all applicants
• Recommended Council designate 1 Park Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee of Adjustment

The provided document contains no substantive information regarding specific proposals, applications, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

The Committee of Adjustment approved all seven minor variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions where noted. The variances covered accessory structures, parking, and setbacks at various properties across Halton Hills.

• Approved accessory structure variance at 43 Barraclough Blvd (D13VAR22.019H)
• Approved garage and driveway variances at 12889 15 Side Rd (D13VAR22.020H)
• Approved accessory structure variances at 13893 Hwy 7 (D13VAR22.021H)
• Approved skate park shelter variance at 221 Guelph St (D13VAR22.022H)
• Approved parking reduction at 315 Guelph St (D13VAR22.023H)
• Approved parking space variance at 66 Main St N (D13VAR22.024H)
• Approved setback variance at 140 Rexway Dr (D13VAR22.025H)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council is meeting to decide on several key items, including final proposals for new Development Charges, Community Benefits Charges, and Parkland Dedication by-laws, which affect new development fees. The council will also consider contracts for arena refrigeration, bridge and culvert work, and road salt supply, along with housing affordability and outdoor ice strategy updates. The meeting begins with a closed session for confidential matters.

• Development Charges, Community Benefits Charges, and Parkland Dedication By-law updates (Report CORPSERV-2022-0018)
• Award refrigeration services contract to Kore Mechanical Inc. for $450,000 (3-year term) for Mold-Masters SportsPlex and Acton Arena
• Increase parks construction blanket order PO#19-095 by $450,000 to $1,700,000 for Grade Control Ltd.
• Award bridge #4 rehabilitation design services to GHD Limited for $162,789.58 plus HST
• Award road salt supply contract to Compass Minerals Canada Corp. with annual upset limit of $1,000,000

Council approved new Development Charges, Community Benefits Charges, and Parkland Dedication by-laws, replacing previous ones. It also approved several development applications, including a 12-unit affordable housing building at 47 Maria Street (Acton) and a 131-townhouse subdivision on Trafalgar Road. Contracts were awarded for arena refrigeration, road salt supply, and bridge rehabilitation design. Council also supported a liquor sales licence for Furnace Room Brewery and passed a motion supporting natural gas power plants.

• Approved new Development Charges By-law 2022-0042, repealing 2017-0049 and 2017-0073
• Approved Community Benefits Charges By-law 2022-0044
• Approved Parkland Dedication By-law 2022-0043, repealing 2002-0152
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 47 and zoning for 12-unit affordable housing at 47 Maria Street (Acton)
• Approved draft plan for 131 townhouse units at 11571-11605 Trafalgar Road (Georgetown)
• Awarded arena refrigeration contract to Kore Mechanical Inc. ($450,000 upset limit, 3-year term)
• Awarded road salt supply contract to Compass Minerals Canada Corp. ($1,000,000 annual upset limit, 1-year with 4 renewal options)
• Supported AGCO issuance of liquor sales licence for Furnace Room Brewery (10-0, with 1 pecuniary interest)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on June 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The committee voted to recommend that Council designate the property at 1 Park Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, with minor edits to include existing window openings as heritage attributes. No action was taken on the request to remove 152 Confederation Street from the heritage registry. The committee also reviewed the draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan and discussed upcoming heritage spotlights.

• Recommended Council designate 1 Park Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• No action taken on 152 Confederation Street heritage registry removal request
• Received minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council is meeting to decide on several contracts, including a $676,368 intersection reconstruction at Guelph Street and Mill Street, and a $1,135,086.50 culvert replacement on Sixth Line. They will also hold public meetings on zoning and official plan amendments, and consider various reports and by-laws.

• Award P-003-22 Parking Control Services to Carraway Inc. for $200,000/year over 3 years
• Award T-014-22 Signals and Intersection Reconstruction at Guelph Street (Hwy 7) and Mill Street to Pave-Al Limited for $676,368
• Award T-016-22 Replacement of Culvert #23, Sixth Line over Beeney Creek to Roubos Farm Service Ltd. for $1,135,086.50
• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment at 8079 Eighth Line to allow entertainment and hospitality uses
• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment at 13983 Highway 7 to allow kitchen and laundry facilities in residence rooms

Council adopted a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) with financial incentives for seven priority zones, repealing the 2010 plan. It also approved several contracts, including parking control services and an intersection reconstruction. A motion was passed to review the fireworks by-law, including the cost of a potential ban on sales except for licensed events. Two public meetings were held for proposed amendments, with comments referred to staff.

• Adopted new Community Improvement Plan, repealing 2010 by-law (carried)
• Awarded parking control services contract to Carraway Inc, $200,000/year for 3 years (carried)
• Awarded Guelph/Mill intersection reconstruction to Pave-Al Limited, $676,368 (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 46 delegating authority for minor zoning by-law amendments (carried)
• Removed 9608 Eighth Line from Heritage Register (carried)
• Intention to designate 76 Bower Street under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Removed 72 Mill Street from Heritage Register (carried)
• Extended OTMH ActiVan Shuttle Bus Pilot Project to Dec 31, 2022 (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting content. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for the Tourism Advisory Committee.

The Tourism Advisory Committee received the February 17, 2022 minutes and discussed updates on the tourism program, including website performance, summer goals, and brochure distribution. They agreed to add a sixth digital ad to cover the sports category and reviewed the 2022 visitor survey, with additional questions suggested. The committee also discussed the Tourism Relief Fund sign project, suggesting locations and features like QR codes and maps.

• Received minutes of February 17, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Agreed to add a sixth ad for sports category in digital campaign
• Discussed adding QR code to newspaper ad for tourism brochure
• Reviewed 2022 visitor survey; suggested additional questions
• Discussed sign locations and content for Tourism Relief Fund project

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on June 1, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications and deferred one. Approvals were granted for a detached garage at 23 Norton Crescent, an accessory structure at 10 Blue Mountain Place, a building height increase at 222 Mountainview Road North, and a deck at 30 Spruce Boulevard, each subject to conditions where noted. The application for a new detached dwelling at 244 Main Street South was deferred due to outstanding matters with the Region and Credit Valley Conservation.

• Approved minor variance for detached garage at 23 Norton Crescent, subject to condition
• Approved minor variance for accessory structure at 10 Blue Mountain Place, subject to condition
• Approved minor variance for building height increase at 222 Mountainview Road North
• Approved minor variance for deck at 30 Spruce Boulevard, subject to conditions
• Deferred minor variance for new dwelling at 244 Main Street South

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Committee received updates on multiple active transportation projects, including cycling infrastructure, pedestrian crossovers, and a new multiuse pathway. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving previous minutes and adopting Bike It sub-committee minutes. The meeting was procedural and informational.

• Received minutes of March 29, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adopted Bike It Committee minutes dated April 14, 2022 (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets May 24, 2022, starting in closed session, then open session to decide on contracts, by-laws, and public hearings. Key items include awarding a $1.258M tender for intersection reconstruction, a $142,239 stormwater study, and a noise exemption for a rib festival. Two statutory public meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. on a townhouse subdivision and Official Plan amendments.

• Award T-013-22 to Drexler Construction Limited for $1,258,000 for signals and intersection reconstruction at Guelph Street (Hwy 7) and Sinclair Avenue, Georgetown
• Award P-019-22 to AECOM Canada Ltd. for $142,239.21 for Harold Street Stormwater Feasibility Study
• Noise by-law exemption for North Heat Rib Series Inc. at Georgetown Fairgrounds, 1 Park Ave, July 8-10, 2022, with 3-year extension
• Statutory public meeting for 11-unit townhouse development at 12 Church Street East (Acton)
• Statutory public meeting for Official Plan Amendment 46 on delegated authority for holding removal by-laws, temporary use by-laws, and minor zoning amendments

Council approved a temporary use zoning by-law amendment to permit a microbrewery at 1 Elgin Street (Georgetown), awarded a $1.258M contract for signals and intersection reconstruction at Guelph Street and Sinclair Avenue, and removed two properties from the Heritage Register. Council also approved a noise by-law exemption for the Northern Heat Rib Series event at Georgetown Fairgrounds for three years, and adopted a policy on scattering cremated remains and river offerings.

• Approved temporary use zoning by-law for microbrewery at 1 Elgin Street (Georgetown)
• Awarded $1,258,000 contract to Drexler Construction for signals/intersection reconstruction at Guelph St & Sinclair Ave
• Removed 10677 Trafalgar Road from Heritage Register
• Removed 8140 Hornby Road from Heritage Register
• Approved noise by-law exemption for Northern Heat Rib Series at Georgetown Fairgrounds (3 years)
• Adopted policy on scattering cremated remains; prohibits river offerings
• Approved $100,000 contract extension with Rogers for WAN telecom services
• Approved $142,239.21 contract to AECOM for Harold Street stormwater feasibility study

Site Alteration Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Site Alteration Committee meeting on May 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Site Alteration Committee approved a variance to the Site Alteration By-law for the Trafalgar Meadows development at 11571-11605 Trafalgar Road, allowing extended work hours (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and increased truckloads (up to 150 per day) from June 30 to September 5, 2022. The committee also decided to keep the current process for haul routes, rejecting a staff proposal to handle them via email, and discussed ongoing fill operations.

• Approved variance SA-2022-0004 for extended hours and increased truckloads at 11571-11605 Trafalgar Road (carried)
• Approved haul route via Trafalgar Road for the development (carried)
• Rejected staff proposal to handle haul routes via email; kept status quo
• Discussed fill operations update (no formal decision)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee recommended that Council designate 76 Bower Street (McNiven-Elliott House) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that 72 Mill Street (Former Gregory Theatre) remain on the Heritage Register with documentation before any demolition. It also recommended removing 9608 Eighth Line from the Heritage Register due to structural damage, and approved funding for members to attend a heritage conference.

• Recommended designation of 76 Bower Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Recommended 72 Mill Street remain on Heritage Register with documentation before demolition (Carried)
• Recommended removal of 9608 Eighth Line from Heritage Register with documentation before demolition (Carried)
• Approved committee member attendance at Heritage Conference in Brockville with costs covered from training budget (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on May 4, 2022, 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 both minor variance applications heard on May 4, 2022. The first allowed a warehouse building at 52 Futura Drive to exceed height and rear yard setback limits. The second allowed an accessory building at 7078 17 Side Road to exceed height and floor area limits, subject to conditions.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.012H for 52 Futura Drive (warehouse height 14.2m, rear yard setback 6.1m)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.013H for 7078 17 Side Road (accessory building height 5.41m, floor area 94.2 sq m, total accessory floor area 162.4 sq m), subject to conditions

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council is meeting to consider consent items including road dedications and renamings, removal of a holding provision, and two contract awards totaling about $598,617.60. They will also hold public meetings on a zoning amendment for townhouses at 9 Caroline Street and updates to development charges, community benefits charges, and parkland dedication by-laws. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition/disposition updates and a motion to fly the Every Child Matters flag.

• Award T-067-22 to HTS Engineering Ltd for Town Hall DOAS at $117,450 plus tax
• Award T-021-22 to Pacific Paving Limited for 2022 Pavement Management Program Part A at $481,167.60 plus taxes
• Dedication and renaming of Halton Hills Drive to Humberstone Drive, plus Windtree Way Extension
• Removal of Holding (H) Provision for 11450 Steeles Avenue (Premier Gateway Employment Area)
• Statutory public meetings for 9 Caroline Street townhouses and DC/CBC/Parkland by-law updates

Council approved the 2022 final property tax rates with installment due dates, awarded contracts for pavement management and the Hungry Hollow Trail expansion, and approved a $1.79M budget increase for arena heat recovery projects. It also passed by-laws for street renaming, land dedication, and removal of a holding provision on a Steeles Avenue property.

• Approved 2022 final property tax rates with installments due June 28 and Sept 28, 2022
• Awarded $481,167.60 pavement management contract to Pacific Paving Limited
• Awarded $565,411.81 Hungry Hollow Trail Phase 2 contract to Hawkins Contracting Services
• Approved $1,787,084 budget increase for arena heat recovery and dehumidification projects
• Approved removal of Holding (H) provision at 11450 Steeles Avenue
• Passed by-law renaming section of Halton Hills Drive to Humberstone Drive
• Approved delegation of certain authorities to senior management
• Approved flying Every Child Matters flag with MCFN flag on same pole (10-0)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council is meeting to decide on several items, including whether to formally object to the Aggregate Resources Act license application for the Milton Quarry East Extension, award contracts for bridge rehabilitation and structural inspections, and hold public meetings for a proposed condominium development and a Community Improvement Plan update. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and reports.

• Objection to Milton Quarry East Extension ARA license application (Report PD-2022-0021)
• Award of Tender T-015-22 for Bridge #13213 rehabilitation to Marbridge Construction Ltd. for $2,856,314.00
• Award of Proposal T-17-22 for structural inspections to GHD Consulting Ltd. for $72,321.38 (2022) and $78,401.43 (2024)
• Public meeting for proposed 6-storey, 155-unit condominium at 12, 22 and 24 Dayfoot Drive (Georgetown)
• Statutory public meeting for Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Update

Council directed staff to bring forward a report to amend the Sign By-law to include flags in the definition of a sign, responding to complaints about flags with political or hate messages. Council also reaffirmed its opposition to Highway 413 and supported provincial subsidies to divert truck traffic from Highway 401 to the 407 ETR. Several contracts and by-laws were approved, including a $2.86 million bridge rehabilitation tender and a by-law to delegate authorities during the election year.

• Directed staff to amend Sign By-law to include flags in definition of a sign (carried)
• Reaffirmed opposition to Highway 413 and supported subsidies for truck use of 407 ETR (carried as amended)
• Approved $2,856,314 tender for Mountainview Road bridge rehabilitation (carried)
• Approved $72,321.38 for 2022 and $78,401.43 for 2024 bridge inspections (carried)
• Approved Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Approved by-law to delegate authorities during 'Lame Duck' Council period (carried)
• Approved by-law to designate Georgetown Lawn Bowling Club and Old Post Office as heritage properties (carried)
• Approved by-law to amend 2022 User Fee By-law (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 6, 2022, 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 of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications and refused one. Approved: accessory structure at 24 Ewing St., accessory structures at 13893 Highway 7, detached garage at 32 Church St., and outdoor storage screening relief at 0 Wallace St. Refused: a parking reduction for apartment buildings at 26, 36, 38, and 42 Mill St. due to concerns about parking overflow and walkability.

• Approved minor variance for accessory structure at 24 Ewing St. (subject to condition)
• Approved minor variance for accessory structures at 13893 Highway 7
• Approved minor variance for detached garage at 32 Church St. (subject to condition)
• Approved minor variance for outdoor storage screening at 0 Wallace St.
• Refused parking reduction for apartments at 26, 36, 38, and 42 Mill St.

Special Council

The Council will meet via Zoom to discuss a report regarding the security of municipal or local board property. This discussion is scheduled to take place during a closed session.

• Closed Session Report No. CORPSERV-2022-0012 regarding security of municipal property
• By-Law No. 2022-0016 to adopt and authorize the proceedings of the meeting

The Special Council meeting on March 31, 2022, was largely procedural. Council moved into closed session to receive a verbal update from the CAO on solicitor-client privileged advice, then reconvened and received that update. Council also passed By-law 2022-0015 to adopt the proceedings of the March 25, 2022 Special Council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice (Resolution 2022-0063, carried)
• Reconvened into open session (Resolution 2022-0064, carried)
• Received verbal update on privileged advice (Resolution 2022-0065, carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-0015 adopting March 25, 2022 Special Council proceedings (Resolution 2022-0066, carried)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is a motion to move into closed session for a verbal update from the Chief Administrative Officer on solicitor-client privileged advice. The council will also consider a by-law to adopt the proceedings of the meeting.

• Closed session for verbal update by C. Mills, Chief Administrative Officer, on solicitor-client privileged advice
• By-law No. 2022-0017 to adopt proceedings of the Special Council Meeting
• Land acknowledgement for the Mississaugas of the Credit treaty lands

The special council meeting on March 30, 2022, was largely procedural. Council moved into closed session to receive a verbal update from the CAO on solicitor-client privileged advice, then reconvened and received that update. The only formal decision was the adoption of By-law 2022-0017, which adopted the meeting's proceedings. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Held closed session for solicitor-client privileged update (carried)
• Received verbal update from CAO on privileged advice (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-0017 to adopt meeting proceedings (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-03-29 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Active Transportation Committee received the January 25, 2022 meeting minutes and adopted the Bike It Committee minutes from January 13, 2022. Staff updated the committee on Bike Month 2022, including plans to purchase two bike repair stations for Georgetown and Acton, with possible locations discussed. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving and adopting the minutes.

• Received January 25, 2022 meeting minutes (ACT-2022-0003)
• Adopted Bike It Committee minutes dated January 13, 2022 (ACT-2022-0004)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is a motion to move into closed session for a verbal update from the Chief Administrative Officer on solicitor-client privileged advice. The council will also consider a by-law to adopt the proceedings of the meeting.

• Motion to move into Closed Session for a verbal update by C. Mills, Chief Administrative Officer, on solicitor-client privileged advice
• By-law 2022-0015 to adopt the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held March 25, 2022

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no topics for discussion or action identified.

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

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The committee recommended removing 10677 Trafalgar Road from the Heritage Register due to the anticipated impacts of the Trafalgar Road widening, as the 1860 home cannot be saved or moved. It also approved 24 Heritage Property Tax Refund applications, recommended adopting a new Heritage Permit Application Form and Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report Terms of Reference, and approved a grant extension for 586 Main Street. The committee received updates on the Heritage Property Grant Program, which will proceed with $15,000 in existing budget funding and an extended application deadline to July.

• Recommended removal of 10677 Trafalgar Road from Heritage Register (carried)
• Approved 24 Heritage Property Tax Refund applications (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Heritage Permit Application Form and Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report Terms of Reference (carried)
• Recommended extension of 2020 Heritage Property Grant for 586 Main Street, Glen Williams (carried)
• Received previous minutes from January 19, 2022 (carried)
• Received confidential updates on litigation and negotiations (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications heard at the March 7, 2022 meeting, each subject to conditions. The applications involved requests for relief from zoning by-law requirements for accessory structures, setbacks, and heights at properties on Fourth Line, Main Street North, and George Street.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.003H for a detached garage at 13315 Fourth Line, subject to conditions
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.005H for an accessory structure conversion at 56 Main Street North, subject to condition
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.006H for a two-storey addition and cabana at 27 George Street, subject to condition

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets to decide on consent items, including a $178,000 copier purchase, a limiting distance agreement for townhouses, and traffic by-law updates. They will also hear reports on a proposed 14-unit affordable housing building at 17 Guelph Street and a 16-townhouse condominium at 284 Queen Street East. The meeting includes a closed session for legal matters.

• Award RFP P-110-21 to Ricoh Canada Inc. for multi-function copiers: $178,000 purchase, $250,000 service over 60 months
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a 4-storey, 14-unit affordable housing/assisted living building at 17 Guelph Street (Georgetown)
• Proposed draft plan of condominium for 16 townhouse units at 284 Queen Street East (Acton)
• Limiting Distance Agreement with Worthington Homes (Humberstone) Inc. for townhouse units on Blocks 6 and 11
• Approval of Halton Court Services 2022 Budget and Business Plan

Council Workshop

This is a closed-session council workshop for education and training on the DC by-law update, CBC by-law, and Parkland Dedication. No decisions or motions will be made; it is informational only. A presentation will be given by Andrew Grunda of Watson & Associates, with opening remarks by Jinsun Kim, Manager of Financial Planning and Budgets.

• Closed-session training on DC by-law update
• Discussion of CBC by-law
• Discussion of Parkland Dedication
• Presentation by Andrew Grunda, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.

The Council workshop was held in Closed Session for education and training on the DC by-law update, CBC by-law, and Parkland Dedication. A presentation was given by Andrew Grunda of Watson & Associates, Economists Ltd., with opening remarks by Jinsun Kim. No decisions or motions were made, and the workshop adjourned at 1:59 p.m.

• Convened into Closed Session (Resolution No. 2022-0026) to discuss DC by-law update, CBC by-law, and Parkland Dedication.
• Received a presentation from Andrew Grunda (Watson & Associates) on the DC by-law update, CBC by-law, and Parkland Dedication.
• Reconvened into Open Session at 1:59 p.m.
• Adjourned the workshop at 1:59 p.m. (Resolution No. 2022-0027).

Tourism Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on February 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The Tourism Advisory Committee received an update on the new tourism brochure, which is funded by a 50% Partnership Grant from Heart of Ontario (HHBRTA). The design phase runs February to end of March, with printing in April and distribution in summer 2022. The Committee provided feedback on distribution locations and content, including listing key attractions, adding a QR code to the Visit Halton Hills website, and noting distance from the 401. The meeting lost quorum at 3:01 p.m., so remaining agenda items were not discussed.

• Received minutes of November 25, 2021 meeting (Recommendation TAC-2022-0001, carried)
• Discussed new tourism brochure design, timeline, and distribution plans
• Provided feedback on brochure content and distribution locations
• Lost quorum at 3:01 p.m.; remaining items (Digital Main Street, new website, tourism businesses, COVID supports) not discussed

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council meets virtually on February 7, 2022, starting with a closed session for confidential reports, then open session. They will consider consent items including a $25,000 Esri Canada agreement renewal, a $65,000 stationery supply contract with Staples Advantage, and a $210,839 geothermal heat pump replacement for fire stations. General Committee will hear presentations on the KPMG audit and Community Improvement Plan update, and discuss items like heritage designations and automated speed enforcement.

• Award $210,839.31 bid to VCI Controls Inc. for geothermal heat pump replacement at Headquarters and Maple Avenue fire stations
• Authorize $25,000 one-year Enterprise Advantage Program agreement with Esri Canada Ltd.
• Issue $65,000 purchase order to Staples Advantage Canada for stationery and related items
• Approve updated Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Year Policy
• Intention to designate 70 Mill Street (Old Post Office) and 29 Edith Street (Georgetown Lawn Bowling Club) under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council approved a suite of staff recommendations, including proceeding with a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update, awarding a $189,979 contract for the Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review, and initiating an Automated Speed Enforcement program. Council also passed three motions requesting provincial action on child care, dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal, and a moratorium on new gravel extraction licenses. Two properties were designated for heritage protection under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved CIP update directions and staff to draft new plan (carried)
• Awarded $189,979 contract to Sajecki Planning Inc. for GO Station area review (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement Automated Speed Enforcement program (carried)
• Approved intention to designate 70 Mill Street (Old Post Office) under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Approved intention to designate 29 Edith Street (Georgetown Lawn Bowling Club) under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Passed motion requesting Ontario dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal (10-0, 1 absent)
• Passed motion requesting moratorium on new gravel extraction licenses (carried)
• Approved $210,839.31 bid for geothermal heat pump replacement at fire stations (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 2, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed applications, public hearings, or decisions to report.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications at its February 2, 2022 hearing. Both approvals were subject to conditions, with no staff objections. The meeting was held via Zoom and adjourned at approximately 6:20 p.m.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.001H at 47 John Street, Georgetown, to allow an accessory structure of 83.5 sq m (up from 20 sq m max) and height of 5.5 m (up from 3.5 m max), subject to conditions
• Approved minor variance D13VAR22.002H at 61 Bower Street, Acton, to reduce exterior side yard setbacks to 2.82 m and 3.34 m (from 4.5 m min) for a second storey addition and existing covered deck, subject to condition

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop convened under the Town's Procedure By-law for the purpose of discussing the MCFN History Lesson. No decisions or motions may be made; members may only issue directions to staff. The agenda includes a presentation by Darin P. Wybenga, Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, with opening remarks from Damian Szybalski, Director of Economic Development, Innovation and Culture.

• Presentation by Darin P. Wybenga on MCFN History Lesson
• Opening remarks by Damian Szybalski, Director of Economic Development, Innovation and Culture
• Workshop held via Zoom, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• No decisions or motions permitted per Procedure By-law No. 2021-0020

The Council Workshop on January 31, 2022, was held to discuss the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) History Lesson, with a presentation by Darin P. Wybenga. No decisions or motions were made, as per the workshop's purpose. The meeting adjourned at 2:49 p.m.

• Adjourned workshop at 2:49 p.m. (carried)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on January 25, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The Active Transportation Committee received an overview of proposed 2022 projects, including cycling infrastructure, pedestrian crossovers, and trail connections. No formal decisions were made on these projects; the only actions were adopting previous minutes and Bike It Committee minutes. The meeting was informational and procedural.

• Received minutes of November 23, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adopted Bike It Committee minutes from November 11 and December 8, 2021 (carried)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on January 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee recommended that Council proceed with Notices of Intention to Designate properties at 70 Mill Street and 29 Edith Street, and approved a door replacement at 586 Main Street, Glen Williams. The committee also declined a sponsorship request for a Bruce Trail heritage story. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved door replacement at 586 Main Street, Glen Williams (carried)
• Recommended Council proceed with Notice of Intention to Designate 70 Mill Street (carried)
• Recommended Council proceed with Notice of Intention to Designate 29 Edith Street (carried)
• Declined sponsorship request for '100 Forgotten Sites Along the Bruce Trail' (carried)

Council Meeting

Halton Hills Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and policies, including awarding bids for geothermal heat pump replacements at fire halls and arena renovations, and to consider a privately-owned tree management strategy and a memorandum of understanding for Devereaux Cemetery. The meeting also includes closed-session items on litigation and personnel matters, and a presentation on the GTA West study.

• Award $210,839.31 bid to VCI Controls Inc. for South and Central Fire Hall geothermal heat pumps, and $44,028.00 to Combined Air Mechanical Services for Acton roof top unit
• Award $197,771.47 contract to Efficiency Engineering Inc. for arena heat recovery and dehumidification renovations
• Consider Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy and draft tree by-law framework
• Authorize MOU with Catholic Cemeteries of Diocese of Hamilton for Devereaux Cemetery at 12337 17 Side Road
• By-law to designate Wheeler Store and Residence at 12428 Kirkpatrick Lane under Ontario Heritage Act

Council approved several key items, including a by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for parking and other offenses, the Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy, and a $197,771.47 contract for arena heat recovery renovations. They also authorized a minor variance application for the former Memorial Arena site and a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Milton for specialized transit. A report on scattering cremated remains was deferred.

• Approved by-law to establish Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) (carried)
• Approved Privately-Owned Tree Management Strategy (carried)
• Awarded $197,771.47 contract to Efficiency Engineering Inc. for arena heat recovery renovations (carried)
• Allowed minor variance application for Memorial Arena site to reduce parking rate to 1.35 spaces/unit (carried)
• Approved MOU with Town of Milton for specialized transit transfer location (carried)
• Approved MOU with Catholic Cemeteries for Devereaux Cemetery (carried)
• Deferred report on scattering of cremated remains to future meeting
• Passed by-law designating Wheeler Store and Residence as heritage property (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 12, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for a property at 6692 Highway 7, allowing reduced side yard setback and increased driveway width for a proposed attached garage. The approval was subject to a condition, with no staff objections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR21.039H for 6692 Highway 7, reducing interior side yard setback to 0.6 m and increasing driveway width to 11.79 m (carried)