Halton Hills public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

The Committee of Adjustment considered Consent D10CON25.008H for a proposed new lot at 9258 Tenth Line. Staff recommended refusal due to insufficient information and policy conflicts. After deliberation, a motion to defer the decision was moved, seconded, and carried.

• Decision on Consent D10CON25.008H – 9258 Tenth Line deferred (motion carried)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee will discuss a series of research and evaluation reports for historic properties across the town, including sites on Adamson Street, Guelph Street, Main Street, Queen Street, and others. The meeting also includes an update on the Bill 23 Heritage Strategy and a review of the 9476 Tenth Line evaluation. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists items for discussion.

• Research and Evaluation Report – 2 Adamson Street South (Norval) – Farmer's Bank Building
• Research and Evaluation Report – 33 & 39 Guelph Street (Georgetown) – L' Eglise Sacre-Coeur
• Research and Evaluation Report – 530 Main Street (Glen Williams) – Logan Cottage
• Bill 23 Heritage Strategy Update
• 9476 Tenth Line – Evaluation Review

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee approved recommendations for Council to issue Notices of Intention to designate five properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also deferred a decision on one property, declined to designate another, and voted to remove a different property from the Heritage Register. All recommendations were carried.

• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate 2 Adamson Street South (Norval) – CARRIED
• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate 33 & 39 Guelph Street (Georgetown) – CARRIED
• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate 530 Main Street (Glen Williams) – CARRIED
• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate 56 Queen Street (Georgetown) – CARRIED
• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate 11820 10 Side Road (Esquesing) – CARRIED
• Defer decision on 10616 5 Side Road (Esquesing) to the next meeting – CARRIED
• Do not recommend designation of 9476 Tenth Line – CARRIED
• Recommend Council remove 532 Main Street (Glen Williams) from the Heritage Register – CARRIED

Council

Town Council will consider an Official Plan Amendment to expand the Premier Gateway Employment Area urban boundary. The meeting also includes decisions on 2026 rates and fees and the heritage designation of Limehouse Memorial Hall.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment at 0 and 8673 Eighth Line (Esquesing)
• By-law No. 2025-0104 regarding 2026 Rates and Fees
• By-law No. 2025-0102 to designate Limehouse Memorial Hall at 12389 Fifth Line under the Ontario Heritage Act
• By-law No. 2025-0103 for temporary borrowing of funds for 2026 operating expenditures
• Discussion on Acton Downtown/Major Transit Station Area Secondary Plan Terms of Reference

The council adopted a by‑law to temporarily borrow up to $10,000,000 to meet 2026 operating expenditures. It also approved a single‑source Adobe software contract for $136,585.11, set the 2026 rates and fees, and endorsed amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan. Additional actions included scheduling a public meeting on the Protected Major Transit Station Area, endorsing urban‑boundary expansion guidelines, granting a fence variance at 4 Joycelyn Crescent, and approving single‑source awards and a personnel policy manual update.

• Authorized temporary borrowing of up to $10,000,000 for 2026 operating expenditures (carried)
• Awarded Adobe Software Subscription contract to CDW Canada Corp for $136,585.11 plus taxes (carried)
• Approved 2026 Rates and Fees and related by‑law, repealing by‑laws 2024‑0087 and 2025‑0049 (carried)
• Endorsed proposed amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan (carried)
• Scheduled a special council meeting to consult on the Protected Major Transit Station Area (carried)
• Endorsed Urban Boundary Expansion Guidelines for staff use (carried)
• Granted fence variance to the property at 4 Joycelyn Crescent (carried as amended)
• Approved 2026 single‑source awards and standardization product list; authorized purchase orders (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-12-03 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any decisions or discussions scheduled.

The Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment deferred the minor variance application for 15 Early Street. It approved the seven remaining minor variance applications, most subject to conditions, covering properties on Orchard Boulevard, Durham Street, Barraclough Boulevard, 22 Side Road, Overstone Road, St. Alban’s Drive and Victoria Street.

• Deferred Minor Variance D13VAR25.035H – 15 Early Street
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.031H – 8 Orchard Boulevard (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.032H – 12 Durham Street (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.033H – 74 Barraclough Boulevard (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.034H – 7895 22 Side Road (no condition noted)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.036H – 10 Overstone Road (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.037H – 15 St. Alban’s Drive (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.038H – 37 Victoria Street (subject to condition)

Special Council

The Special Council will review proposed changes to the 2026 municipal budget as outlined in the attached document. A motion will be made to enter a closed session, after which the council will reconvene and adopt the closed‑session items. The meeting will also consider By‑law No. 2025‑0100 to adopt the meeting’s proceedings and authorize its execution.

• Amendments to Mayor's 2026 Budget (see 2026 Budget Amendments.pdf)
• Motion to move into Closed Session
• Motion to adopt Closed Session items
• Consideration of By‑law No. 2025‑0100 to adopt meeting proceedings

The council added funding for three Intelligent Transportation System projects—$100,000 for a backup and recovery implementation, $60,000 for Copilot Phase 3, and $100,000 for a security program—to the 2026 Capital Budget. It also approved $45,000 for a Leash Free Revitalization and a $5,000 operating increase, and increased the 2026 Operating Budget by $55,000 for ongoing project impacts. By‑law No. 2025‑0100 formalizing the meeting was adopted. Motions to raise the Technology Replacement reserve were defeated.

• Approved $45,000 Leash Free Revitalization funding and $5,000 operating increase (carried as amended)
• Approved $100,000 ITS Backup and Recovery Implementation Project (carried)
• Approved $60,000 ITS Copilot Phase 3 Project (carried as amended)
• Approved $100,000 ITS Security Program Initiative (carried)
• Approved $55,000 increase to 2026 Operating Budget for operating impacts of capital projects (carried as amended)
• Adopted By‑law No. 2025‑0100 to formalize meeting proceedings (carried)
• Motion to increase Technology Replacement reserve by $65,000 failed
• Motion to increase Technology Replacement reserve by $260,000 failed

Budget Committee Meeting

The Halton Hills Budget Committee will discuss the Mayor's 2026 Capital and Operating Budget. Delegations will be received from representatives of the Downtown Georgetown BIA, Downtown Acton BIA, and the Halton Hills Public Library Board. A presentation on the budget will be given by Amy Tawse, Manager of Budgets and Financial Reporting. The meeting will also include disclosures of pecuniary interest, a closed‑session for confidential reports, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the Mayor's 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
• Budget delegations from Drew Pullman (Downtown Georgetown BIA), Monica Galway (Downtown Acton BIA), and Alice Strachan (Halton Hills Public Library Board)
• Presentation by Amy Tawse, Manager of Budgets and Financial Reporting
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest
• Closed session for confidential reports

The Budget Committee opened at 1:05 p.m. with a land acknowledgment and received delegations for the Georgetown BIA, Acton BIA, Library Services, and Leash‑Free Halton Hills budgets. Deputy Treasurer Joseph Vandermeer presented the Mayor’s 2026 capital and operating budget. The committee adjourned at 3:26 p.m. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss several projects and updates, including a funding request for accessible door operators at the Cultural Centre. The committee will also review a 2025 project summary covering concession and welcome desk replacements, an AODA traffic projects year‑end update, and an update on the Tolton Park project. Additional items include a voice‑print presentation and scheduling of future meeting dates.

• Funding Request – Cultural Centre Accessible Door Operators (attachment: Cultural Centre Accessible Door Operators_R2.pdf)
• 2025 Project Summary – Concession & Welcome Desk Replacements (attachment: 2025 Project Summary to the Town of Halton Hills Accessibility Committee.pdf)
• 2025 AODA Traffic Projects Year End Update
• Tolton Park Project Update (link: https://letstalkhaltonhills.ca/toltonpark)
• 2026 Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Dates (attachment: 2026 Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Dates.pdf)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed Jon Hurst and Bryan Lewis to continue providing Voiceprint broadcasts. It approved the use of $85,000 from the Municipal Accessibility Plan Capital Project Account for automatic door operators and washroom access kits at the Cultural Centre. The committee also endorsed Jeff Pearce and Rob Kellas as site‑plan reviewers and set the 2026 meeting dates.

• Endorsed Jon Hurst and Bryan Lewis to continue Voiceprint services (carried)
• Approved $85,000 use of Municipal Accessibility Plan Capital Project Account for Cultural Centre door upgrades (carried)
• Endorsed Jeff Pearce and Rob Kellas as Site Plan Reviewers (carried)
• Approved minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Set 2026 meeting dates for February 25, April 22, June 24, and September 23 (carried)

Council Workshop

The Town of Halton Hills will hold a Council Workshop on November 24, 2025 to review the Official Plan. The workshop is convened under Section 6 of Procedure By-law No. 2023-0026 and is limited to discussion; no decisions or motions may be made. Presentations will be given by Michi McCloskey and David Sajecki of Sajecki Planning. The agenda also includes a land acknowledgement and disclosures of pecuniary interest.

• Opening of the Council Workshop
• Land acknowledgement of Mississaugas of the Credit territory
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest/conflict of interest
• Official Plan Review presentation by Michi McCloskey and David Sajecki (Sajecki Planning)
• Closed session (no items selected)

The council held a workshop on the Official Plan Review, presented by Sajecki Planning. No policy or planning decisions were made. The meeting was formally adjourned by resolution 2025-0206.

• Adjourned workshop (Resolution 2025-0206, moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor J. Brass)

Council

Town Council will discuss the 2026 Rates and Fees and the levying of 2026 interim taxes. The meeting includes several heritage designations and reviews of urban boundary expansion guidelines.

• By-law No. 2025-0098 to levy 2026 Interim Taxes and establish penalty and interest rates
• Report No. CS-2025-027 regarding 2026 Rates and Fees
• Heritage designations for 28 Mountain Street, 9 Prince Street, 16 Main Street South, and 511 Main Street
• Report No. PD-2025-068 regarding Urban Boundary Expansion Guidelines
• Emergency Purchase Order #25-073 for pool dehumidification unit repairs at Gellert Community Centre

The council adopted the Outdoor Sports Strategy and a by‑law for the 2026 interim property tax levy. It authorized a temporary borrowing of up to $10 million to meet 2026 operating expenditures and approved a $136,585.11 Adobe software contract. Additional actions included approving 2026 rates and fees, granting a fence‑bylaw variance, and moving to designate three heritage properties.

• Adopted Outdoor Sports Strategy (no vote recorded)
• Approved 2026 interim property tax levy by‑law (no vote recorded)
• Authorized temporary borrowing up to $10,000,000 for 2026 operating expenditures (no vote recorded)
• Awarded Adobe software subscription contract to CDW Canada Corp for $136,585.11 (no vote recorded)
• Approved 2026 rates and fees and repealed by‑laws 2024-0087 and 2025-0049 (no vote recorded)
• Granted fence‑bylaw variance for 4 Joycelyn Crescent (carried as amended)
• Intended designation of 508 Main St (Williams Edge Tool Factory) under Heritage Act (carried)
• Intended designation of 26 Wildwood Rd (Norton Cottage) under Heritage Act (carried)

Healthy Environment and Community Committee

The Healthy Environment and Community Committee will hear two closed‑session presentations on litigation or potential litigation matters, one by Greg MacDonald, Senior Planner Development Review, and another by Dillon Consulting. The committee will also review status reports on natural areas, heritage, and safe‑welcoming initiatives. Additionally, updates will be provided on the Guelph Street Revitalization task force and the Black Creek watershed planning committee.

• Closed‑session presentation by Greg MacDonald, Senior Planner Development Review (litigation matters)
• Closed‑session presentation by Dillon Consulting (litigation matters)
• Status reports: Natural Areas Heritage agenda package
• Status reports: Safe Welcoming agenda package
• Mayor Priority Committee update: Guelph Street Revitalization task force

Council Workshop

Council is holding a workshop to review a presentation by Mayor Ann Lawlor regarding the 2026 Budget. No decisions or motions may be made during this session.

• Presentation by Mayor Ann Lawlor regarding the 2026 Budget

Growth and Infrastructure Committee

The Growth and Infrastructure Committee will review status reports on infrastructure asset management and a thriving economy. The meeting includes closed-session presentations regarding litigation and updates on specific mayor priority task forces.

• Infrastructure Asset Management status report
• Thriving Economy status report
• Guelph Street Revitalization Task Force update
• Watershed Planning Committee (Black Creek) update
• Closed session presentations on litigation from Greg MacDonald and Dillon Consulting

Council Workshop

Council members are meeting for an educational workshop regarding the 2026 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget. No decisions or motions will be made during this session. Staff will present business plans and budget proposals for various town departments.

• 2026 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget Overview
• 2026 Business Plan and budget for Office of the CAO
• 2026 Business Plan and budget for Fire Services
• 2026 Business Plan and budget for Transportation and Public Works
• 2026 Business Plan and budget for Planning and Development

The council held a workshop on the 2026 budget, with presentations from each department. No motions on budget items were adopted. The council voted to adjourn the workshop at 4:34 p.m.

• Adjourned workshop (Resolution No. 2025-0192) – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minor variance applications for 9 McNabb Street and 22 Scene Street, each subject to conditions. The application for 8 Orchard Boulevard was not decided; the Committee deferred the decision to allow further staff review. All approvals were moved and carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR25.029H – 9 McNabb Street (subject to condition)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR25.030H – 22 Scene Street (subject to condition)
• Deferred decision on minor variance D13VAR25.031H – 8 Orchard Boulevard

Council

Halton Hills Council will convene in open session at 3:00 p.m. to adopt minutes and consider reports on 2026 interim taxes and an outdoor sports strategy. The meeting includes a statutory public meeting at 6:00 p.m. regarding a proposed industrial warehouse at 8029 Hornby Road.

• 2026 Interim Taxes (Corporate Services Report CS-2025-023)
• Outdoor Sports Strategy (Community Services Report CSE-2025-030)
• Heritage designation for 12389 Fifth Line (Limehouse Memorial Hall)
• Proposed industrial warehouse at 8029 Hornby Road (Premier Gateway Employment Area)
• By-law to adopt proceedings of the October 27, 2025 Council meeting

The council adopted a by-law authorizing an interim property tax levy for 2026, setting payment dates and a deferral for farm‑designated properties. It also approved the Outdoor Sports Strategy and the 2026 Council Calendar. The town agreed to pursue heritage designation of 12389 Fifth Line and supported Bill 21 for a Foodbelt Protection Plan.

• Approved 2026 Interim Property Tax Levy by-law (CARRIED)
• Approved Outdoor Sports Strategy (CARRIED)
• Approved 2026 Council Calendar (CARRIED)
• Adopted intention to designate 12389 Fifth Line under the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
• Approved Consent Item OLT Appeal Update – 49 Eastern Avenue (CARRIED)
• Adopted General Committee items from previous meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved support for Bill 21 – Foodbelt Protection Plan (CARRIED)
• Adopted Immediate Action Item Report PD-2025-026 (CARRIED)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee carried recommendations to ask Council to issue Notices of Intention to Designate under the Ontario Heritage Act for properties at 14406 Third Line, 26 Wildwood Road, 508 Main Street, and 9059 Third Line. The committee also decided not to take further action on the Speyside Post Office. All designation recommendations were recorded as carried.

• Recommend Council issue Notice of Intention to Designate for 14406 Third Line (Churchill) – CARRIED
• Recommend Council issue Notice of Intention to Designate for 26 Wildwood Road (Glen Williams) – CARRIED
• Recommend Council issue Notice of Intention to Designate for 508 Main Street (Glen Williams) – CARRIED
• Recommend Council issue Notice of Intention to Designate for 9059 Third Line (Scotch Block) – CARRIED
• Decided not to take further action on Speyside Post Office – no action

Council Workshop

The Town of Halton Hills Council is holding a closed‑session workshop to educate members on elected officials emergency management. The workshop is procedural and will not advance any business or result in motions. Council members may give directions to staff, but no decisions will be taken. Items on the agenda include a land acknowledgement, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and presentations.

• Opening of the council workshop (closed session)
• Land acknowledgement of the Mississaugas of the Credit Treaty lands
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest/conflict of interest
• Workshop delegations, presentations, and reports
• Presentation to Council by Nick Buczynsky, ABCP, Plannix Operations

The council approved a resolution to enter closed session for discussion of elected officials emergency management. It later approved a resolution to reconvene in open session, and then approved a resolution to adjourn the workshop. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Closed session for emergency management discussion – carried
• Reopen open session – carried
• Adjourn workshop – carried

Council

The October 6, 2025 council meeting will review the 2026 Building Services Division fee schedule for building permits. It will also adopt several by‑laws designating properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, including sites on Main Street, Prince Street, and Stewarttown Road. Immediate action items include heritage designations for four specific addresses and a proposal for an events venue at 16406 5 Side Road in Esquesing.

• By‑law No. 2025-0082 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for parking enforcement.
• By‑laws No. 2025-0083 to No. 2025-0089 designating multiple properties as heritage sites under the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Report TPW‑2025‑023 on 2026 Building Services Division fees for building permits.
• Report PD‑2025‑057 for a public meeting on an Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for an events venue at 16406 5 Side Road (Esquesing).
• Immediate Action Items PD‑2025‑051 to PD‑2025‑054 to designate heritage properties at 16 Main St South, 9 Prince St, 28 Mountain St, and 511 Main St (Glen Williams).

The Council adopted a resolution strongly opposing any cancellation, reduction, or rollback of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) programs, with all members voting in favor and no opposition. The Council also approved the 2026 Council Calendar and adopted traffic‑calming measures for the Ballinafad neighbourhood. Additionally, the Council stated its intention to designate two heritage properties at 16 Main Street South, Georgetown and 9 Prince Street, Glen Williams.

• Resolution opposing ASE cancellation carried; vote in favor – Mayor A. Lawlor, Councillor C. Somerville, Councillor A. Hilson, Councillor M. Albano, Councillor J. Brass, Councillor M. Kindbom, Councillor J. Fogal, Councillor C. Garneau, Councillor R. Norris, Councillor B. Inglis, Councillor D. Keene; opposed – none
• Adopted Ballinafad Neighbourhood Traffic Calming measures (Resolution No. 2025-0165) – carried
• Approved 2026 Council Calendar (Report No. ADMIN-2025-021) – carried
• Intention to designate 16 Main Street South, Georgetown as heritage property (Report No. PD-2025-051) – carried
• Intention to designate 9 Prince Street, Glen Williams as heritage property (Report No. PD-2025-052) – carried
• Adopted Official Plan Review Key Informant Interviews (Report No. PD-2025-056) – carried
• Approved minutes of previous Council meetings (Resolution No. 2025-0166) – carried
• Moved to closed session (Resolution No. 2025-0162) – carried

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

The committee accepted the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. Staff presented an update on the Official Plan Review, but no action was taken. The committee approved the installation of a new bike repair station at Dominion Gardens Park. Staff will further investigate stainless‑steel tools for repair stations and signage needs on the Armstrong Avenue multi‑use path.

• Accepted minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved new bike repair station at Dominion Gardens Park (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-10-01 contains no listed items and appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minor variance application D13VAR25.027H for 83 Wildwood Road, allowing increased height and floor area for an accessory structure, subject to a condition. It also approved the minor variance application D13VAR25.028H for 191 Mountainview Road North, permitting a reduced rear yard setback for an addition of enclosed stairs, subject to a condition. Both approvals were moved and carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR25.027H – 83 Wildwood Road, subject to condition
• Approved minor variance D13VAR25.028H – 191 Mountainview Road North, subject to condition

Council Workshop

The Town of Halton Hills is holding a council workshop to educate members on the Green Infrastructure Asset Management Plan in an open session and on the Safe and Welcoming Halton Hills initiative in a closed session. No motions, decisions, or votes will be taken; discussion is limited to the workshop topics. The agenda also includes a land acknowledgement and required disclosures of pecuniary interest.

• Presentation of the Green Infrastructure Asset Management Plan by Margot Ursic and Jeff Wilson (Green Analytics)
• Closed‑session presentation on Safe and Welcoming Halton Hills by Eva Bošnjak, with remarks from Catherine McLeod
• Land acknowledgement of the Mississaugas of the Credit territory
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest/conflict of interest
• Opening of the council workshop (procedural)

The council approved Resolution No. 2025-0159 to meet in closed session to discuss Safe and Welcoming Halton Hills. It then approved Resolution No. 2025-0160 to reconvene the workshop in open session. Finally, the council approved Resolution No. 2025-0161 to adjourn the workshop at 4:36 p.m.

• Resolution 2025-0159 – Move to closed session – Carried
• Resolution 2025-0160 – Reconvene into open session – Carried
• Resolution 2025-0161 – Adjourn workshop – Carried

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss accessibility reports and presentations. The session includes a review of a park accessibility audit and a presentation on park design.

• Park Accessibility Audit Report (Sarah Calvert)
• Park Design & Accessibility Presentation (Mark Taylor)
• Voice Print discussion (Jon Hurst)
• Raised Crosswalk On-site Visit
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Council Workshop

Council is holding a closed session workshop for the purpose of educating and training members regarding the Integrity Commissioner. The agenda states that no decisions or motions may be made during this session.

• Presentation to Council by Suzanne Craig, SC Consulting

The council moved to a closed session to discuss the Integrity Commissioner, then reconvened in open session and adjourned the workshop. All three resolutions were carried.

• Resolution 2025-0156: Enter closed session to discuss Integrity Commissioner – Carried
• Resolution 2025-0157: Reconvene into open session – Carried
• Resolution 2025-0158: Adjourn the workshop – Carried

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee will discuss research and evaluation reports for several heritage sites, including 12389 Fifth Line (Limehouse), 16 Main Street South (Georgetown), 9 Prince Street (Glen Williams), 28 Mountain Street (Glen Williams), and 511 Main Street (Glen Williams). The meeting also includes a preliminary review of 15769 5 Side Road, consideration of additional heritage properties, a discussion of the Heritage Property Grant Program for 17 McNabb Street (Georgetown), a Veteran's Commemoration Project, and an update on Bill 23 Heritage Strategy.

• Research and Evaluation Report – 12389 Fifth Line (Limehouse)
• Research and Evaluation Report – 16 Main Street South (Georgetown)
• Heritage Property Grant Program – 17 McNabb Street (Georgetown)
• Veteran's Commemoration Project
• Bill 23 Heritage Strategy Update

Council

The Halton Hills Council will review and vote on several by‑laws, including a zoning amendment for an industrial subdivision at 12635 and 12689 Steeles Avenue. They will also consider a traffic and parking regulation by‑law and a land‑transfer by‑law for the Lakeview Pump Station. Additional reports on the Official Plan Review and Ballinafad neighbourhood traffic calming will be presented for discussion.

• BY‑LAW NO. 2025‑0078 – amendment to Zoning By‑law 2010‑0050 for the Premier Gateway Employment Area at 12635 and 12689 Steeles Avenue
• BY‑LAW NO. 2025‑0079 – authorize transfer of land at 24 Elizabeth Street to the Region of Halton for Lakeview Pump Station expansion
• BY‑LAW NO. 2025‑0077 – amend By‑law No. 2023‑0094 to regulate traffic and parking on town highways
• REPORT NO. PD‑2025‑056 – Official Plan Review Project – Key Informant Interviews
• REPORT NO. TPW‑2025‑022 – Ballinafad Neighbourhood Traffic Calming recommended measures and public feedback

The council moved to a closed‑session meeting (Resolution 2025‑0146) and then reconvened in open session (Resolution 2025‑0147). It adopted the General Committee items from the August 25 meeting, including the Ice Allocation Policy (Resolution 2025‑0148). All three resolutions were carried.

• Resolution 2025‑0146: Move to closed session – carried
• Resolution 2025‑0147: Reopen meeting in open session – carried
• Resolution 2025‑0148: Adopt General Committee items and approve Ice Allocation Policy – adopted

Council Workshop

Council is meeting for an educational workshop regarding the 2026 Budget. The session is for training and information only; no decisions or motions may be made during this meeting.

• Informational update on the 2026 Budget presented by Amy Tawse, Manager of Budgets and Financial Reporting
• Closed session presentation by Beverley King, Chief Librarian and CEO of Library Services, regarding personal matters of identifiable individuals

The council voted to enter a closed session to hear a presentation about personal matters concerning an identifiable individual, and the motion was carried. It then voted to reconvene the workshop in open session, which also carried. Finally, the council voted to adjourn the workshop, and that motion was carried.

• Authorized closed session to address personal matters (carried)
• Reopened workshop in open session (carried)
• Adjourned the council workshop (carried)

Healthy Environment and Community Committee

The Healthy Environment and Community Committee will discuss an annual update on Strategic Planning Committees and receive a presentation on the Outdoor Sports Strategy. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Community Dashboard and updates on several Mayor Priority Committees.

• Outdoor Sports Strategy presentation by Recreation Supervisor Heather Kaufmann
• Community Dashboard presentation by Director of Planning Policy Bronwyn Parker
• Annual Update on the Strategic Planning Committees (Memorandum NO. ADMIN-2025-005)
• Updates on Vision Georgetown Working Group, Guelph Street Revitalization Task Force, and Black Creek Watershed Planning Committee

Growth and Infrastructure Committee

The Growth and Infrastructure Committee will discuss an annual update on strategic planning committees and the Asset Management Information System. The meeting also includes presentations on the Community Dashboard and updates on several priority committees.

• Annual Update on the Strategic Planning Committees (Memorandum No. ADMIN-2025-005)
• Asset Management Information System presentation
• Community Dashboard presentation
• Vision Georgetown Working Group update
• Guelph Street Revitalization Task Force and Black Creek Watershed Planning Committee updates

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for September 3, 2025 contains no listed items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are detailed. The meeting is likely to address procedural matters only.

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications—8823 Tenth Line, 31 Gamble Street, and 2 Brucewood Road—each subject to conditions. It refused the variance application for 11 Dawkins Crescent. All decisions are subject to a 20‑day appeal period.

• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.023H at 8823 Tenth Line (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.025H at 31 Gamble Street (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.026H at 2 Brucewood Road (subject to condition)
• Refused Minor Variance D13VAR25.024H at 11 Dawkins Crescent

Council

Halton Hills Council will consider adopting several heritage by-laws and zoning amendments, including a proposal to rezone 16 and 18 Mill Street for two 4-storey apartment buildings. The meeting also includes reports on capital budget status and a stormwater master plan.

• By-law to adopt Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 16 and 18 Mill Street (Georgetown)
• By-law to authorize sale of Hornby Community Centre lands at 13526 Steeles Ave
• By-law to designate Prospect Park and Fairy Lake in Acton under the Ontario Heritage Act
• By-law to designate the Miller-McLaughlin House at 9118 Winston Churchill Boulevard
• Report on Capital Budget Status as at December 31, 2024

The Town of Halton Hills Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 62 and a Zoning By‑law Amendment to allow two four‑storey residential apartment buildings at 16 and 18 Mill Street. The council also adopted a new Library Board By‑law, approved a shift to an annual volunteer recognition event with a $5,000 budget, and authorized several capital‑budget fund movements. Procedural motions to meet in closed session and reconvene in open session were also carried.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 62 and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 16 & 18 Mill St (CARRIED)
• Approved Library Board By‑law establishing structure and repealing By‑laws 2003‑0116, 2005‑0131, 2019‑0012 (CARRIED)
• Approved transition to an annual Community Volunteer Recognition Event starting 2026, with $5,000 operating budget (CARRIED)
• Authorized funding of capital project shortfalls totaling $133,015 from reserves (CARRIED)
• Authorized return of $1,203,587 of unspent capital funds to reserves (CARRIED)
• Authorized transfer of $166,035 of unused funding to similar capital projects (CARRIED)
• Authorized transfer of $7,773 of unspent capital funds to the capital replacement reserve (CARRIED)
• Moved to closed session to consider Planning and Development Report PD‑2025‑050 (Resolution 2025‑0132) (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment has scheduled a meeting for August 6, 2025, to consider applications for minor variances and consent applications. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025
• Committee of Adjustment session
• Procedural agenda
• No specific applications listed

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance requests—38 John Street, 42 Gamble Street, and 16984 27 Side Road—each subject to conditions. It deferred the applications for 211 Wallace Street and 129 Rexway Drive to allow further discussion with staff. All decisions are subject to a 20‑day appeal period.

• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.019H – 38 John Street (subject to conditions)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.021H – 42 Gamble Street (subject to condition)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.022H – 16984 27 Side Road (subject to condition)
• Deferred Minor Variance D13VAR25.020H – 211 Wallace Street
• Deferred Minor Variance D13VAR25.018H – 129 Rexway Drive

Council

The Halton Hills Council meeting will review and vote on several by‑law amendments, including a zoning change to permit two four‑storey residential apartment buildings with 34 units at 16 and 18 Mill Street in Georgetown. The council will also adopt a heritage designation for the Wright Block at 99‑103 Main Street South and update administrative monetary penalties by‑law. Additional items include a storage building proposal for Dominion Gardens Park and an update on the Eighth Line Park expansion funding outcome.

• By‑law No. 2025-042: Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for 34‑unit apartments at 16 & 18 Mill Street (Georgetown).
• By‑law No. 2025-0060: Designate Wright Block (99‑103 Main Street South) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• By‑law No. 2025-0059: Amend designated by‑laws to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties (Regulatory – Non‑parking).
• Report No. CSE-2025-010 (IA): Proposal for construction of a multi‑purpose storage building at Dominion Gardens Park.
• Memorandum No. CSE-2025-005: Update on the Town’s application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for the Eighth Line Park Expansion.

The Council adopted amendments to several Designated By‑laws and approved the 2025 Infrastructure Asset Management Plan. It also approved an updated Community Grant Program Policy, adding $66,000 to operating costs and integrating the Climate Change Investment Fund. Additional items such as reserve fund reports and previous meeting minutes were formally approved.

• Adopted amendments to various Designated By‑laws (Report ADMIN‑2025‑013) – approved
• Approved the 2025 Infrastructure Asset Management Plan – approved
• Approved the updated Community Grant Program Policy and Guidelines, effective Jan 1 2026 – approved
• Endorsed integration of the Climate Change Investment Fund into the Community Grant Program and authorized closure of CCIF project 7300‑22‑1501 – approved
• Recorded a $66,000 increase in annual operating costs for the Community Grant Program for the 2026 budget – noted
• Approved the Reserves, Discretionary Reserve Funds, Obligatory Reserve Funds and Trust Funds report as of Dec 31 2024 – approved
• Approved the minutes of the June 16, 2025 Council and workshop meetings – approved
• Carried the adoption of General Committee items from the June 16, 2025 meeting – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for June 23, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and procedural sections. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minor variance D13VAR25.015H for 5 Norton Crescent, D13VAR25.016H for 8049 Hornby Road, and D13VAR25.017H for 58 Gamble Street. Each approval was subject to conditions as noted by the Town Planner. All motions were moved, seconded, and carried.

• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.015H – 5 Norton Crescent (subject to conditions)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.016H – 8049 Hornby Road (subject to conditions)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.017H – 58 Gamble Street (subject to conditions)

Council Workshop

The Town of Halton Hills Council held a closed‑session workshop on June 23, 2025 to educate and train members on the upcoming 2026 budget. Presentations were given by Amy Tawse, Manager of Budgets and Financial Reporting, on the budget process, and by Alex Fuller, Director of Communications, on public consultation. No decisions or motions were made during the workshop.

• 2026 Budget Process presentation by Amy Tawse
• 2026 Budget Public Consultation presentation by Alex Fuller
• Land acknowledgement of the Mississaugas of the Credit
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest/conflict of interest
• Workshop delegations, presentations, and reports

The council voted to meet in closed session to discuss the 2026 Budget Process. After presentations on the budget process and public consultation, the council voted to reconvene in open session and then adjourned the workshop.

• Motion to meet in closed session for 2026 Budget Process discussion – carried
• Motion to reconvene into open session – carried
• Motion to adjourn the workshop – carried

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee will discuss research and evaluation reports for several heritage properties, including sites on Stewarttown Road, Prince Street, Fourth Line, Regional Road 25, Main Street, Tweedle Street, and Prospect Park. The committee will also review applications for the 2025 Heritage Property Grant Program for properties such as St. John's Anglican Church, Barraclough House, St. Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church, Williams Mill, Bowman‑Lane House, McNiven‑Elliott House, Syndicate Housing, and Towercliffe. No decisions are recorded; the items are scheduled for discussion.

• Research and Evaluation Report – 32 Stewarttown Road – Tracey House
• Research and Evaluation Report – 3 Prince Street – Tost Blacksmith Shop and Schenk House
• Research and Evaluation Report – 13420 Fourth Line – Bannockburn School
• 2025 Heritage Property Grant Program Application – 10996 Trafalgar Road – St. John's Anglican Church
• 2025 Heritage Property Grant Program Application – 25 Mountain Street – Barraclough House

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee carried recommendations to issue Notices of Intention to Designate under the Ontario Heritage Act for properties at 32 Stewarttown Road, 3 Prince Street, 14021 Regional Road 25, 537 Main Street, 5‑7‑9 Tweedle Street, and Prospect Park and Fairy Lake. It also approved eight applications for the 2025 Heritage Property Grant Program, including St. John's Anglican Church and Barraclough House. All motions were recorded as carried.

• Issue Notice of Intention to Designate 32 Stewarttown Road (carried)
• Issue Notice of Intention to Designate 3 Prince Street (carried)
• Issue Notice of Intention to Designate 14021 Regional Road 25 (carried)
• Issue Notice of Intention to Designate 537 Main Street (carried)
• Issue Notice of Intention to Designate 5, 7, and 9 Tweedle Street (carried)
• Issue Notice of Intention to Designate Prospect Park and Fairy Lake (carried)
• Approve eight 2025 Heritage Property Grant Program applications (carried)

Council

The Halton Hills Town Council met on June 16, 2025, beginning with a closed session and reconvening in open session. The council adopted a by‑law amendment to the Official Plan that permits one 8‑storey and two 12‑storey residential apartment buildings (659 units) at 1 Rosetta Street and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels Street in Georgetown. Other agenda items included a motion opposing Bill 5, a pilot program for a building‑permit fee grant, and the award of a contract for the town’s website redesign. The meeting also reviewed reports on 2024 insurance claim activity, the OPA 50 settlement, and several planning and heritage designations.

• Adoption of By‑law No. 2025‑0051 amending the Official Plan for 1 Rosetta Street and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels Street (8‑storey and 12‑storey apartments, 659 units)
• Adoption of By‑law No. 2025‑0052 (details listed in agenda)
• Motion opposing Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025
• Pilot Program for Building (Plumbing) Permit Fee Grant (TPW‑2025‑017)
• Award of proposal for Town website redesign, unification and CMS hosting (ADMIN‑2025‑018)

The Council adopted amendments to the Administrative Monetary Penalties By‑law and approved a $108,000 single‑source contract with Windfall Centre for the Greener Homes Halton Hills retrofit project. It also approved Official Plan Amendment No. 61 and a zoning by‑law amendment to permit 659 residential units at 1 Rosetta St and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels St in Georgetown. Additionally, the Council authorized a pilot Building (Plumbing) Permit Fee Grant program funded up to $50,250 and approved the 2024 insurance claim activity memorandum.

• Approved amendments to AMPS (Regulatory – Non Parking) By‑law 2025‑0008 (CARRIED)
• Approved $108,000 single‑source contract to Windfall Centre for Greener Homes Halton Hills project (CARRIED)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 61 and Zoning By‑law amendment for 1 Rosetta St and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels St (659 units) (CARRIED)
• Authorized pilot Building (Plumbing) Permit Fee Grant up to $50,250 (CARRIED)
• Approved 2024 Insurance Claim Activity memorandum (CARRIED)
• Adopted General Committee items from May 26, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Committee of Adjustment heard application D13VAR25.014H for 6 Overstone Road. The Town Planner reported no staff objections. The committee moved, seconded and carried a motion to approve the variance, subject to condition.

• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.014H for 6 Overstone Road (approved, subject to condition)

Council Workshop

The Council held a workshop to educate members about the Transit Implementation Strategy. The workshop was conducted in closed session, and no decisions or motions were to be made. The agenda also included a land acknowledgement and disclosures of pecuniary interest.

• Transit Implementation Strategy presentation (closed session)
• Land acknowledgement of the Mississaugas of the Credit
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest/conflict of interest
• Workshop delegations, presentations, and reports
• Opening of the council workshop

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda for May 28, 2025 contains only generic placeholders and no detailed items. No specific discussions, decisions, or proposals are identified in the provided document. Consequently, there are no concrete agenda items to report.

The committee introduced two new members, reported no conflicts of interest, and provided updates on the taxi scrip program, inclusive recreation, the Safe and Welcoming Communities Initiative, a proposed raised crosswalk design, and accessible pedestrian signals. No motions were voted on or approved.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will review a proposed Cycling Map and discuss the Mobility Master Plan. The meeting also includes an update from the Bike It working group. Standard procedural items such as call to order, conflict‑of‑interest disclosure, and receipt of previous minutes will be completed.

• Review of proposed Cycling Map
• Discussion of Mobility Master Plan
• Update from Bike It working group

The committee approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting (Recommendation No. ACT-2025-005). No other motions were adopted; the members discussed updates to the cycling map, the Mobility Master Plan, and upcoming Bike It events. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Approved receipt of March 25, 2025 minutes (Recommendation No. ACT-2025-005) – carried

Council

Halton Hills Town Council will discuss proposed zoning and official plan amendments for three residential apartment buildings in Georgetown. The meeting also includes several heritage designations and updates to user fee by-laws.

• Proposed 8-storey and two 12-storey residential buildings (659 units) at 1 Rosetta Street and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels Street
• Heritage designations for 2 King Street, 510 Main Street, 53 Charles Street, 10454 Regional Road 25, and 11999 Fifth Line
• Amendments to User Fee By-law 2024-0087 regarding Automated Speed Enforcement
• HVAC Renovation Project award for Mold-Masters Sportsplex (MMSP)
• Fire Pumper-Rescue Truck replacement

The Council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑0091 to meet in closed session to consider several reports, and then adopted Resolution No. 2025‑0092 to reconvene in open session. Both motions were carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Closed‑session resolution (2025‑0091) carried
• Open‑session resolution (2025‑0092) carried

Healthy Environment and Community Committee

The Healthy Environment and Community Committee meeting on May 22, 2025 will review status‑report one‑pagers for NAH and SWC. It will receive a senior services update from the Director of Recreational Services and a presentation on a community volunteer appreciation event. The committee will also examine the 2026 priorities document and hear mayor‑priority updates on Vision Georgetown, Guelph Street Revitalization, and the Black Creek watershed planning.

• Review of NAH and SWC status‑report one‑pagers (attachments NAH May 2025 Agenda Packagev2.pdf, SWC May 2025 Agenda Packagev2.pdf)
• Senior Services update presentation by Samantha Howard, Director of Recreational Services
• Presentation on Community Volunteer Appreciation Event by Erin Burger, Recreation Supervisor
• Discussion of 2026 Health Environment and Community priorities (Health Environment and Community - 2026 Priorities.pdf)
• Mayor priority updates: Vision Georgetown Working Group, Guelph Street Revitalization Task Force, Watershed Planning Committee (Black Creek)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee will discuss research and evaluation reports for four heritage sites: 10421 Fourth Line (Waterloo School), 13029 Steeles Avenue (Hornby School), 9118 Winston Churchill Boulevard (Miller‑McLaughlin House), 9476 Tenth Line (Menzies‑Early Farm), and 30 Park Avenue (Prospect Park and Fairy Lake). It will also consider an extension request for the 2024 Heritage Property Grant Program for 586 Main Street (Beaumont Knitting Mill) and review eligibility for the 2025 Heritage Property Grant Program for 9920 Regional Road 25 (Towercliffe House). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are slated for discussion.

• Research and Evaluation Report – 10421 Fourth Line (Waterloo School)
• Research and Evaluation Report – 13029 Steeles Avenue (Hornby School)
• Research and Evaluation Report – 9118 Winston Churchill Boulevard (Miller‑McLaughlin House)
• Extension Request – 2024 HPGP Application for 586 Main Street (Beaumont Knitting Mill)
• 2025 Heritage Property Grant Program eligibility review – 9920 Regional Road 25 (Towercliffe House)

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee recommended and carried notices of intention to designate three schoolhouse properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also approved a one‑year grant extension for the Beaumont Knitting Mill and approved eligibility for a door‑replacement grant at Towercliffe House. The committee voted to remove 10 McIntyre Crescent from the Heritage Registry.

• Notice of Intention to designate 10421 Fourth Line (Ontario Heritage Act) – carried
• Notice of Intention to designate 13029 Steeles Avenue (Ontario Heritage Act) – carried
• Notice of Intention to designate 9118 Winston Churchill Boulevard (Ontario Heritage Act) – carried
• Grant extension for 586 Main Street (Beaumont Knitting Mill) – carried
• Eligibility approval for door replacement at 9920 Regional Road 25 (Towercliffe House) – carried
• Removal of 10 McIntyre Crescent from Heritage Registry – carried

Growth and Infrastructure Committee

The Growth and Infrastructure Committee will review status‑report one‑pagers, consider the 2026 priorities outlined in the Growth and Infrastructure 2026 Considerations document, and receive updates from the Mayor’s priority committees on Vision Georgetown, Guelph Street Revitalization, and the Black Creek watershed planning.

• Review/Questions on Status Report one‑pagers (TEC and IAM packages)
• 2026 Priorities – Growth and Infrastructure 2026 Considerations
• Mayor Priority Committee Update – Vision Georgetown Working Group
• Mayor Priority Committee Update – Guelph Street Revitalization Task Force
• Mayor Priority Committee Update – Watershed Planning Committee (Black Creek)

Council Workshop

The Halton Hills Council will hold a closed‑session workshop to educate and train members on asset management. The workshop follows Section 6 of Town of Halton Hills Procedure By‑law No. 2023‑0026 and will not involve any decisions or motions. Items on the agenda include a land acknowledgement, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and a presentation by Dharmen Dhaliah, Director of Climate Change and Asset Management.

• Opening of the council workshop (Section 6 of By‑law No. 2023‑0026)
• Land acknowledgement of Mississaugas of the Credit territory
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest/conflict of interest
• Presentation on asset management by Dharmen Dhaliah
• Closed‑session discussion limited to asset management education

The council moved the workshop into a closed session to discuss asset management. The council later reconvened the workshop in open session. The workshop was then adjourned. All three resolutions were carried.

• Resolution 2025-0088: Move to closed session for asset management discussion – Carried
• Resolution 2025-0089: Reconvene into open session – Carried
• Resolution 2025-0090: Adjourn workshop – Carried

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Committee of Adjustment deferred the minor variance for 10 Ann Street because a hydrogeological study is required. It approved four other minor variance applications, each subject to conditions. All approvals were moved and carried by the Committee.

• Deferred Minor Variance D13VAR25.011H – 10 Ann Street (hydrogeological study required)
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.009H – 78 Prince Charles Drive, subject to conditions
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.010H – 8 Elgin Street, subject to conditions
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.012H – 12 Mill Pond Drive, subject to conditions
• Approved Minor Variance D13VAR25.013H – 13409 Highway 7, subject to conditions

Council

Town Council will consider the final tax rates for 2025 and discuss the 2026 budget process. The meeting includes reviews of planning fee structures and updates to the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan.

• By-law No. 2025-0041 regarding 2025 final tax rates and levy collection
• Proposed changes to Planning & Development and Development Engineering fee structures
• Amendments to the Automated Speed Enforcement By-law 2025-0019
• Update on Official Plan Amendment 59 (Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan)
• Request for Parks By-Law exemption for amplified sound at Georgetown Fairgrounds

The council adopted the Town’s updated Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plan and directed its implementation. It also approved traffic‑calming measures for the McKenzie‑Smith Bennett School neighbourhood and the 2025 Halton Court Services budget. Additional items adopted include the Silver Creek Trail feasibility study recommendations, several consent items, and the appointment of members to the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Approved the Town’s updated Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plan (Resolution No. 2025‑0077)
• Directed the Asset and Energy Management division to implement the 2024‑2029 ECDM Plan (subject to budget)
• Approved the Halton Court Services 2025 Business Plan and Budget (Resolution No. 2025‑0077)
• Approved implementation of McKenzie‑Smith Bennett School neighbourhood traffic‑calming measures (Resolution No. 2025‑0077)
• Adopted Silver Creek Trail Feasibility Study recommendations for inclusion in the 2026‑2035 capital budget (Resolution No. 2025‑0077)
• Approved Consent Items: Use of Delegated Authority 2024; Official Plan Amendment 59 Update – Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan; Safe and Welcoming Halton Hills status update (Resolution No. 2025‑0079)
• Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to enact the by‑law appointing members to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (Resolution No. ADMIN‑2025‑011)
• Approved minutes of previous council workshops and meetings (Resolution No. 2025‑0078)

Council Workshop

Council is holding a closed session workshop for education and training regarding the Facility Provision Strategy. A presentation will be provided by Aaron Matthews, Director of Facilities. No decisions or motions may be made during this session.

• Presentation on Facility Provision Strategy by Director of Facilities Aaron Matthews

The council approved a resolution to enter closed session for the Facility Provision Strategy discussion. It later approved a resolution to reconvene the workshop in open session. Finally, the council approved a resolution to adjourn the workshop.

• Closed session authorized (Resolution 2025-0072, carried)
• Open session reconvened (Resolution 2025-0073, carried)
• Workshop adjourned (Resolution 2025-0074, carried)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee is meeting to review a specific heritage impact assessment. The body will also receive the minutes from its March 19, 2025, meeting.

• Heritage Impact Assessment for 11154 Winston Churchill Boulevard

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 19 meeting. It approved a recommendation to have the Heritage Impact Assessment for 11154 Winston Churchill Boulevard revised, to remove the property from the Heritage Register, and to have enforcement staff inspect the property for standards violations.

• Received March 19, 2025 minutes – carried
• Require updated Heritage Impact Assessment for 11154 Winston Churchill Blvd – carried
• Remove 11154 Winston Churchill Blvd from the Heritage Register – carried
• Direct enforcement staff to inspect the property for standards contraventions – carried

Council

The Council will adopt five by‑laws designating historic properties as cultural heritage sites, including the McCallum House and Creighton‑Moore Farmstead. It will also adopt Amendment No. 61 to the Official Plan, updating the former Regional Plan for Esquesing Townline. Additional by‑law amendments address traffic and parking regulations. Immediate action items and reports will be considered before adjournment.

• By‑law No. 2025‑0031: Designate McCallum House at 9296 Dublin Line as a heritage property
• By‑law No. 2025‑0032: Designate Creighton‑Moore Farmstead at 9104 Dublin Line as a heritage property
• By‑law No. 2025‑0033: Designate Atkinson‑Lake House at 15 Queen Street, Georgetown as a heritage property
• By‑law No. 2025‑0034: Designate Samuel Kennedy House at 13718 22 Side Road, Esquesing as a heritage property
• By‑law No. 2025‑0037: Adopt Amendment No. 61 to the Official Plan for Esquesing Townline (lots 11‑13, Concession 1)

The Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 61, permitting the Milton Quarry East Extension on lands 10305‑10379 and 10479 Nassagaweya Esquesing Townline. It also amended the Uniform Traffic Control By‑law to exempt historical dwellings from parking requirements and awarded a $231,920 playground equipment contract to Openspace Solutions Inc. for Danby Road Park and Kinsmen Parkette. Recommendations from the Silver Creek Trail Feasibility Study were directed to be included in the 2026‑2035 capital budget and advanced through existing budgets.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 61 for Milton Quarry East Extension (exempt Local Official Plan Amendment)
• Amended Uniform Traffic Control By‑law No. 2023‑0094, adding provision 17 – exemption for historical dwellings without parking
• Awarded design, supply and install contract for playground equipment at Danby Road Park and Kinsmen Parkette to Openspace Solutions Inc. for $231,920 (total $246,920 with cash allowance) plus taxes
• Directed staff to include Silver Creek Trail Feasibility Study recommendations in the 2026‑2035 capital budget and to advance implementation through existing budgets
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term
• Adopted Public Art Policy Update (consent item)
• Approved 2024 Annual Purchasing Policy Reporting (consent item)
• Approved minutes of the March 24, 2025 Council and Statutory Public meetings

Council Workshop

The council will hold a closed‑session workshop to educate and train members on the Mobility Master Plan. The session is for information only and will not advance any business or result in motions. Council members may give directions to staff, but no decisions will be made. The workshop includes a presentation by Transportation Planning Coordinator Ivan Drewnitski.

• Opening of the Council Workshop
• Land acknowledgement of Mississaugas of the Credit territory
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest/conflict of interest
• Workshop delegations, presentations, and reports
• Closed‑session presentation on the Mobility Master Plan by Ivan Drewnitski

The council moved to a closed session to discuss the Mobility Master Plan. The closed session was opened at 1:02 p.m. and later reconvened into open session at 2:17 p.m. The workshop was adjourned at 2:17 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Closed session on Mobility Master Plan motion carried
• Reopen workshop into open session motion carried
• Adjourn workshop motion carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment has scheduled a meeting for April 2, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific applications or decisions.

• Meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025
• Committee of Adjustment session
• Procedural agenda status

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minor variance D13VAR25.008H for 20 McIntyre Crescent, allowing a reduced interior side‑yard setback, subject to condition. It also approved the minor variance D13VAR25.007H for 248 McDonald Boulevard, allowing a reduced exterior side‑yard setback, subject to condition. Both motions were moved, seconded and carried.

• Approved minor variance D13VAR25.008H for 20 McIntyre Crescent (subject to condition)
• Approved minor variance D13VAR25.007H for 248 McDonald Boulevard (subject to condition)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on March 25, 2025 in Halton Hills has no listed agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and procedural metadata.

The Active Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It also endorsed the implementation of a Bike Rack program and directed staff to use location suggestions gathered by the Bike It working group. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved receipt of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (Recommendation ACT-2025-003) – Carried
• Endorsed implementation of Bike Rack program and use of Bike It location input (Recommendation ACT-2025-004) – Carried

Council

The Halton Hills Council meeting will review a public presentation on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and a Draft Plan of Subdivision for 81 townhouse units at 159 Confederation Street in Glen Williams. The council will also adopt a 4.0% indexing of the town’s Development Charge rates effective April 1, 2025, and consider several by‑law amendments including site‑alteration regulation and an amendment to the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan. Additional items include a bridge rehabilitation award and multiple heritage designation reports.

• Public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 81 townhouses at 159 Confederation St (Glen Williams)
• 2025 Development Charge indexing – 4.0% increase effective April 1, 2025
• By‑law No. 2025-0009 to regulate site alteration within the town
• By‑law No. 2025-0024 to adopt amendment to the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan
• Award of 2025-007-T Rehabilitation of Bridge #4, Fifth Line North of Steeles Avenue

The council approved the new Site Alteration Bylaw No. 2025‑0009, repealing Bylaw No. 2017‑0040, and adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 59 for the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan. It also endorsed the mayor’s appointment of Councillor Matt Kindbom to the Heritage Halton Hills board and approved several consent items and previous meeting minutes.

• Closed session resolution 2025‑0043 on planning and development litigation matters carried
• Endorsed mayoral appointment of Matt Kindbom to Heritage Halton Hills board (carried)
• Adopted Site Alteration Bylaw No. 2025‑0009, effective April 1, 2025, repealing Bylaw No. 2017‑0040 (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 59 – Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan (carried)
• Approved minutes of prior council meetings from February 24, March 3, and March 6, 2025 (carried)
• Approved consent items: 2024 council remuneration, 2025 development charges indexing, and HR strategic plan (carried)
• Constituted the General Committee for further business (carried)
• Sworn in Matt Kindbom as Ward 2 Local Councillor (inaugural)

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee received the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It recommended that Council issue Notices of Intention to Designate the properties at 78 Main Street South and 13802 Trafalgar Road under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also approved the 2024 Heritage Property Tax Refund applications for a list of 43 properties.

• Received February 19, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council issue Notice of Intention to Designate 78 Main Street South (carried)
• Recommended Council issue Notice of Intention to Designate 13802 Trafalgar Road (carried)
• Approved 2024 Heritage Property Tax Refund applications for 43 listed properties (carried)

Special Council

The Special Council is meeting to consider two by-laws. One proposal involves designating a specific property under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• By-law No. 2025-0022: Designating R.D. Warren House at 2 Guelph Street, Georgetown, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• By-law No. 2025-0023: Adopting the proceedings of the March 6, 2025, Special Council Meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider applications for minor variances to property standards. The agenda lists several applications but provides no specific details or decisions.

• Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Minor variance applications
• Property standards variances

Council

The Halton Hills Council meeting will consider and adopt four by‑laws, one of which creates an Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement. The council will also discuss reports on the Affordable Housing Exemption, council vacancy procedures, and several heritage designation objections for properties on Guelph Street, Dublin Line, and other locations. A public presentation by Credit Valley Conservation on Credit River monitoring will be heard, and the council will move into a closed session for any required items.

• By‑law No. 2025-0017 – amend BIA Board of Management membership
• By‑law No. 2025-0018 – assume Mansewood Court and related services
• By‑law No. 2025-0019 – establish Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement
• Corporate Services Report No. CS-2025-003 – implementation of Affordable Housing Exemption
• Planning and Development Report No. PD-2025-002 – objection to Notice of Intention Designate for 2 Guelph Street, Georgetown

Healthy Environment and Community Committee

The Healthy Environment and Community Committee is meeting to review status reports and a memorandum regarding neighbourhood engagement initiatives. The session includes updates on several priority committees and the community dashboard.

• Memorandum No. CSE-2025-002: Neighbourhood Engagement Initiatives Update
• Vision Georgetown Working Group update
• Guelph Street Revitalization Task Force update
• Watershed Planning Committee (Black Creek) update
• Review of February 2025 status report one-pagers

Growth and Infrastructure Committee

The Growth and Infrastructure Committee will review the February 2025 status report one‑pagers. It will receive a presentation of the Planning and Development 2025 workplan. Members will discuss emerging priorities and next steps for the community dashboard. The meeting also includes updates from the mayor’s priority committees on Vision Georgetown, Guelph Street Revitalization, and the Black Creek watershed planning.

• Review of Growth and Infrastructure Feb 2025 status pages
• Presentation of Planning and Development 2025 workplan
• Discussion of emerging priorities
• Next steps for Community Dashboard
• Mayor priority updates: Vision Georgetown, Guelph Street Revitalization, Black Creek watershed

Council Workshop

Council is meeting in a closed session for education and training regarding the Council Vacancy Process. Town Clerk Valerie Petryniak will provide a presentation. No decisions or motions may be made during this workshop.

• Presentation by Town Clerk Valerie Petryniak on Council Vacancy Process

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The Heritage Halton Hills Committee will discuss research and evaluation reports for several properties. The body will also consider additional properties for heritage status and receive an update on 8 Albert Street.

• Research and Evaluation Report: 10454 Regional Road 25 - Dufferin School (Speyside)
• Research and Evaluation Report: 11999 Fifth Line - Gibraltar School (Limehouse)
• Research and Evaluation Report: 2 King Street - McCuiag-Feller House (Georgetown)
• Research and Evaluation Report: 53 Charles Street - Pinegrove Cottage (Georgetown)
• Research and Evaluation Report: 510 Main Street - Moffit Forster House (Glen Williams)

Council

Halton Hills Town Council will discuss several heritage property designations and the award of contracts for cellular services and janitorial supplies. The body is also reviewing alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election and a new building by-law.

• Heritage designations for 10295 10 Side Road, 12 and 14 Adamson Street North, 15 Mountain Street, and 2 Mill Street East
• Alternative Voting Methods for the 2026 Municipal Election (Report No. ADMIN-2025-002)
• Award of Cellular Phone Services and Devices (Report No. CS-2025-005)
• Award of 24-135 Supply and Delivery of Janitorial Supplies (Report No. CSE-2025-005)
• Proposal for construction of a cricket pitch at Trafalgar Sports Park (Report No. CSE-2025-007)

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Council Workshop

Council is holding a closed session workshop for education and training regarding a compensation and pay equity review. The session includes a presentation by Human Resources Director Jonna Ison. No decisions or motions may be made during this workshop.

• Closed session presentation on Compensation and Pay Equity review by Jonna Ison, Director of Human Resources

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The agenda does not list any items for discussion or decision. No proposals, votes, or contracts are recorded in the provided document.

Council

The council will vote on five by‑laws designating historic properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and on a new by‑law that bans the sale and discharge of consumer fireworks. In the same meeting the council will consider a transportation contract for fuel at retail stations and a corporate services report on the 2025 budget. Additional items include a land acknowledgement, public comments, and routine administrative motions.

• BY‑LAW NO. 2025‑0001‑0005: designate five properties (Beaumont Duplex, Hawkins House, Beamish‑Appelbe House, McColl House, Ramsden House) as heritage under the Ontario Heritage Act
• BY‑LAW NO. 2025‑0006: ban sale and discharge of consumer fireworks and set permit rules
• BY‑LAW NO. 2025‑0007: adopt the proceedings of the council meeting held on January 20, 2025
• REPORT NO. TPW‑2025‑002 (IA): award contract for fuel at retail stations
• CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT NO. CS‑2025‑001: present the 2025 budget and business plan

Heritage Halton Hills Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.