Dufferin County public meetings in 2023
58 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Inaugural Meeting of Council
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Community Development and Tourism
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Council - Special Meeting
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
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Council Meeting
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Council - Special Meeting
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Health and Human Services
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Community Development and Tourism
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General Government Services
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Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
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Access Dufferin
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Council Meeting
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Community Development and Tourism
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Council Meeting
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Access Dufferin
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The Committee reviewed accessible parking space design proposals for 54 Lawrence Ave, the Museum of Dufferin, the Edelbrock Centre, and Dufferin Oaks. Staff will consult engineers to address AODA compliance and maneuvering concerns at three of the locations. No formal votes were recorded.
- Reviewed parking design for 54 Lawrence Ave; Facilities Manager to consult engineers on sidewalk and swale alternatives
- Reviewed Museum of Dufferin parking; redesign required to meet AODA standards for space number, width, and aisles
- Reviewed Edelbrock Centre parking; Facilities Manager to review suggested changes for spot placement and EV charging with engineers
- Reviewed Dufferin Oaks parking; Committee noted no concerns with repaving and signage replacement
Health and Human Services
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The Committee approved a 2.5% increase for 2024 market rents at County-owned housing locations. They also extended the paramedic services agreement with Headwaters Health Care Centre and supported a resolution for increased federal housing funding.
- Approved 2.5% increase for 2024 Market Rents of County-owned housing units
- Extended Paramedic Services Agreement with Headwaters Health Care Centre through December 31, 2025
- Approved Single Source procurement for Dufferin Oaks Nurse Call System upgrade
- Approved funding for Dufferin Oaks parking lot paving via Capital Reserve Fund
- Supported resolution requesting increased federal operating funding for housing and homelessness
- Directed staff to seek sustainable funding solutions for Dufferin Men’s Shelter
- Received Community Services Activity Report for Second Quarter 2023
- Received Social Services Relief Funding update report
Community Development and Tourism
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The Committee received reports on museum statistics and the International Plowing Match. It approved the trial of a new tourism destination brand and directed staff to coordinate shared planning services with local municipalities.
- Received Museum Visitor and Outreach Statistics Report Q2 (Carried)
- Received 2023 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo update (Carried)
- Approved trial of proposed new tourism brand at the International Plowing Match (Carried)
- Directed staff to work with local municipal staff to determine time required for planning services and update Memorandums of Understanding (Carried)
- Approved staff to proceed with actions discussed during Closed Session (Carried)
Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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The Committee adopted the Dufferin County Road Network Rationalization Plan, though it excluded the uploading of Riddell Road. Additionally, the Committee approved a speed limit reduction to 70 km/hr for a portion of Dufferin Road 11.
- Adopted Dufferin County Road Network Rationalization Plan, excluding Riddell Road (Carried)
- Directed staff to revise posted speed limit of southern portion of Dufferin Road 11 to 70 km/hr (Carried)
- Revised Schedule H of Consolidated Traffic By-Law 2005-32 for Dufferin Road 11 (Carried)
- Received report on Dufferin County Forest Oak Wilt Response (Carried)
- Received report on Household Hazardous Waste Services Update and Event Request (Carried)
General Government Services
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The Committee approved a $200,000 expenditure for staff anti-racism training and modified tax policies regarding multi-residential ratios and land discounts. It also set a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees for 2024.
- Approved $200,000 for anti-racism training with Stephanie Nixon and Associates Inc. (Carried)
- Reduced multi-residential class ratio to 1.7 in 2024, 1.4 in 2025, and 1.1 in 2026 (Carried)
- Eliminated Vacant Land and Excess Land Discounts as of 2024 (Carried)
- Set 2024 non-union cost-of-living adjustment at 4% effective April 1, 2024 (Carried)
- Approved recommended appointments to the Diversity Equity Inclusion Community Advisory Committee (Carried)
- Adopted Access Dufferin meeting minutes from June 21, July 19, and August 16, 2023 (Carried)
- Received Headwaters Community in Action mid-year report (Carried)
- Received 2024 budget schedule and digital modernization project update (Carried)
Access Dufferin
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The Committee reviewed the Dufferin County Forest and Rail Trail and discussed methods to improve accessibility, including wheelchair-accessible marking and the use of Magnus Cards. The Committee also reviewed a new tourism branding logo and requested a simplified design.
- Discussed marking the Hockley Tract as wheelchair accessible
- Discussed using AccessNow app for accessibility ratings
- Discussed using Magnus Cards to welcome people with autism
- Requested simplification of the new tourism branding logo
Council - Special Meeting
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Council met for a special meeting to enact two by-laws. The primary action was the appointment of a Building Inspector. The meeting lasted approximately three minutes.
- Approved By-Law 2023-45 to appoint Domenic Malatesta as a Building Inspector
- Approved By-Law 2023-46 to confirm the proceedings of the July 27, 2023 meeting
Access Dufferin
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The Committee received reports on the resurfacing plan for the Dufferin Rail Trail and the status of County parking lot rehabilitation. Members discussed safety concerns regarding e-scooters in public areas. No formal votes or motions were recorded.
- Received report on Dufferin Rail Trail resurfacing from Orangeville to south of Dundalk
- Received update on parking lot rehabilitation tender closing July 13, 2023
- Discussed risks of e-scooters for visually impaired people and seniors
Council Meeting
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Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 03 to align with the Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan. Members approved $1,994,000 in capital workplan adjustments for transportation, long-term care, and housing services. Several funding transfers were approved for emergency power planning and housing assessments.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 03 to update policies and land use schedules
- Approved $1,994,000 in capital workplan adjustments for various infrastructure and facility projects
- Approved $10,000-$15,000 from Municipal Emergency Management Readiness Reserve for an Emergency Power Generation Upgrade Action Plan
- Approved up to $15,000 from Rate Stabilization Reserve for Community Safety & Well Being Plan engagement
- Approved $25,000 from Rate Stabilization Reserve for a Housing Needs Assessment Study
- Authorized the creation of a 2-year Planner contract position
- Engaged Intact Public Entities for 2024 fiscal year insurance services
- Appointed Darryn Stevenson and Tani Mogensen to the Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team
Council - Statutory Meeting
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Council held a statutory public meeting to review the Phase II Official Plan Amendment (OPA). The proposed amendment updates prime agricultural mapping, natural heritage systems, and settlement area expansions for Grand Valley and Shelburne. No final vote on the adoption of the OPA is recorded in the provided text.
- Approved the meeting agenda
Health and Human Services
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The Committee approved up to $15,000 from the Rate Stabilization Reserve for the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. It also authorized signing the 2023/24 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement. A request for $750,000 for SMART Headwaters was presented by the Headwaters Health Care Foundation.
- Approved up to $15,000 from Rate Stabilization Reserve for Community Safety & Well-Being Plan engagement and administration (Carried)
- Approved signing the Multi Sector Service Accountability Agreement with the Central West Region for April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 (Carried)
- Received report on 'Merrily...Taking Early Years Conversations Upstream and Down' podcast series (Carried)
- Received 2022 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Annual Report and directed staff to forward it to lower tier municipalities (Carried)
Community Development and Tourism
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The Committee approved the creation of a 2-year contract planner position, with 2023 costs offset by reduced consulting expenses. They also received reports on increasing Museum of Dufferin online records and the Phase III Official Plan Amendment draft.
- Authorized creation of a 2-year Planner contract position (Carried)
- Received report on 'More Museum Records Online' (Carried)
- Received report on 'Phase III Official Plan Amendment (OPA) – Policy Framework, Redline Copy' (Carried)
General Government Services
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The Committee approved the development of an Emergency Power Generation Upgrade Action Plan and the extension of the current insurance contract. A status report on IT and GIS was also received.
- Approved $10,000-$15,000 from Municipal Emergency Management Readiness Reserve for an Emergency Power Generation Upgrade Action Plan (Carried)
- Approved engagement of Intact Public Entities for insurance services for the 2024 fiscal year (Carried)
- Received IT & GIS Status Report (Carried)
Access Dufferin
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The Committee reviewed draft Terms of Reference without recommending changes and selected a Chair. Members discussed potential federal funding for the Enabling Accessibility Fund and identified accessibility concerns regarding parking at the Edelbrock Centre.
- Selected Sean Johnson as Chair
- Reviewed draft Terms of Reference (no changes recommended)
Council Meeting
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Council approved the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan and the 2022 Financial Statements. Several infrastructure updates were authorized, including new nuisance beaver rates and a transit terminal agreement with the Town of Orangeville.
- Approved Corporate Strategic Plan for 2023-2026
- Approved 2022 Financial Statements
- Adjusted Nuisance Beaver rates to $100 per setup and $100 per beaver removed plus mileage
- Authorized temporary four-way stop at Dufferin Road 12 and 20 Sideroad Amaranth
- Directed staff to negotiate fibre installation agreements with Wightman Telecom on Rail Trail lands
- Authorized signing of Town of Orangeville Transit Terminal Memorandum of Understanding
- Supported Township of Amaranth resolution regarding school bus stop arm cameras
- Appointed Sean Johnson to the Access Dufferin Accessibility Advisory Committee
General Government Services
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The Committee approved the scheduling of a council workshop to assess current and future use of County facilities and property inventory. They also supported a resolution from the Township of Amaranth regarding school bus stop arm cameras and received a financial report.
- Approved scheduling a council workshop to review County facilities and property inventory (Carried)
- Supported Township of Amaranth resolution regarding school bus stop arm cameras (Carried)
- Received financial report for January 1 – April 30, 2023 (Carried)
- Received Facilities Requirements and Options Review update report (Carried)
Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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The Committee authorized a memorandum of understanding for the Town of Orangeville Transit Terminal and adjusted rates for the nuisance beaver program. It also directed staff to negotiate fibre installation agreements with Wightman Telecom and investigate a mobile depot for hazardous waste.
- Adjusted Nuisance Beaver rates to $100 per setup, $100 per beaver removed, plus mileage allowance
- Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign Town of Orangeville Transit Terminal Memorandum of Understanding
- Directed staff to negotiate terms and easements with Wightman Telecom for fibre installation on County Rail Trail lands
- Approved installation of temporary four-way stop at Dufferin Road 12 and 20 Sideroad Amaranth
- Directed staff to investigate logistics and costs for a Dufferin County Mobile Depot for hazardous waste
- Directed staff to submit a delegation request to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding Bill 97
- Received financial report for Public Works, Climate and Energy, Facilities, Waste Services, and County Forest (Jan 1 – April 30, 2023)
- Received reports on County Forest By-Law Enforcement and Dufferin Road 10 & Mono/Amaranth Townline intersection review
Health and Human Services
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The Committee received financial, paramedic, and community services reports. The Warden was authorized to sign a Declaration of Compliance for Dufferin County Community Support Services for submission to Ontario Health Central Region.
- Received financial report for period January 1 – April 30, 2023 (Carried)
- Received Dufferin County Paramedic Service Annual Report (Carried)
- Received First Quarter 2023 Community Services Activity Report (Carried)
- Received Dufferin County Equity Collaborative 2022 Report to the Community (Carried)
- Authorized Warden to sign Declaration of Compliance for Community Support Services (Carried)
- Received Long Term Care funding update report (Carried)
Community Development and Tourism
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The Committee received financial, enforcement, and visitor reports. Staff were directed to submit a delegation request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding new construction electrical standards.
- Received financial report for Building Services, Museum of Dufferin, Land Use Planning, and Economic Development (Carried)
- Received Building Code Enforcement Manual report (Carried)
- Received Museum Visitor and Outreach Statistics Report for Q1 2023 (Carried)
- Received Phase III OPA – Policy Framework, Engagement Plan report (Carried)
- Directed staff to request a delegation to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to advocate for 220 amp panels as the standard for new construction
Access Dufferin
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The Committee reviewed the draft Terms of Reference for the 2023-2026 term. Staff were directed to update the document to include an accessibility member on each County advisory board. The Committee also reviewed the Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – 2022-2025 for future updates.
- Directed staff to update draft Terms of Reference to include accessibility members on all County advisory boards
- Directed staff to contact Orangeville and Shelburne regarding membership in accessibility meetings
- Requested staff presentation on local and upper-tier services
Council Meeting
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Council approved a series of community grant allocations and authorized a formal response to the proposed Provincial Policy Statement 2023. The meeting also included approvals for electric vehicle charging fees and temporary intersection improvements on Dufferin Road 109.
- Approved 2023 Community Grant allocations totaling $113,450, including $4,550 for 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadet Corp and $2,000 for Dufferin County Farm Tour
- Authorized Warden to sign a letter to the Environmental Registry of Ontario regarding Provincial Policy Statement 2023 concerns
- Approved revised fee structure for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations via amendment to Fees By-law 2015-41
- Directed staff to secure developer funds for temporary intersection improvements at Dufferin Road 109/2nd Line Amaranth
- Approved by-law amendments for County Forest and Rail Trail and updated set fines
- Directed staff to use Emergency Readiness reserve to equip municipal emergency shelter locations following a winter storm report
- Declared May 2023 as Sexual Violence Prevention Month and Pride Month
Community Development and Tourism
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The Committee approved a request to honor veterans at the Museum of Dufferin with a flag and display. Staff were also directed to evaluate software options for a digital land use planning application portal.
- Approved request to fly a flag for Remembrance Week and create a veterans display at the Museum of Dufferin (Carried)
- Received report on Land Use Planning Application Portal and directed staff to evaluate software options (Carried)
- Received report on County’s Role regarding Residential Tenancy Matters (Carried)
- Received report on Museum Strategic Plan Implementation (Carried)
- Received report on Economic Development Strategy Workshop (Carried)
General Government Services
The City Council will vote on a resolution to award a $1,500,000 contract to ABC Paving for the annual road resurfacing program. The project covers approximately 12 miles of residential streets. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget.
- Resolution 2024-45: Award contract to ABC Paving for road resurfacing ($1.5M)
- Public hearing on the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
- Ordinance 2024-12: Zoning amendment for 123 Main Street (mixed-use development)
- Discussion of proposed changes to short-term rental regulations
- Report on Q1 2024 police department statistics
The Committee approved the allocation of community grants to various local organizations and transferred $25,000 from Rate Stabilization reserves to fund them. It also directed staff to improve emergency notifications and collaborate with municipalities to establish equipped shelter locations using the Emergency Readiness reserve.
- Approved transfer of $25,000 from Rate Stabilization reserves for 2023 Community Grants
- Approved community grant allocations totaling $119,999.99 (combined $84,725 and $35,275 totals)
- Received 2022 Investment Activity report
- Received Annual Report on Long Term Debt Capacity
- Received Tax Policy Review report
- Received Annual Development Charges Report
- Approved directions to investigate notification technology and establish municipal shelter locations following the Dec 2022 winter storm
- Approved using Emergency Readiness reserve to fund municipal emergency shelter equipment
Health and Human Services
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The committee received reports on homelessness prevention, early years and child care, and the 2022 Community Services Annual Review. It also approved the recruitment of a one-year contract position to manage the Seniors Services and Housing Needs Review project.
- Received Homelessness Prevention Program Update report
- Received Early Years and Child Care - Knowing Our Numbers report
- Received Community Services Annual Review 2022 report
- Approved recruitment of a one-year contract position for Seniors Services and Housing Needs Review
- Approved use of Rate Stabilization Reserve to fund the project manager position
Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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The committee approved updates to the County Forest and Rail Trail by-law and revised user fees for electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, staff were directed to secure developer funding for temporary intersection improvements at Dufferin Road 109 and 2nd Line Amaranth.
- Approved amendments to County Forest/Rail Trail By-law 2017-39 (Carried)
- Approved revised fee structure for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations via Fees By-law 2015-41 (Carried)
- Directed staff to secure developer funds for temporary intersection improvements at Dufferin Road 109/2nd Line Amaranth (Carried)
- Directed staff to include Dufferin Road 109/2nd Line Amaranth temporary work in the Capital Work Plan (Carried)
Council - Statutory Meeting
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Council received a presentation from WSP regarding the first phase of the Municipal Comprehensive Review, focusing on growth management and Official Plan Amendments. The proposed changes update population and employment forecasts to 2051 and set intensification targets for Grand Valley, Orangeville, and Shelburne. No formal vote to adopt the amendment was recorded in these minutes.
- Approved the meeting agenda
Council Meeting
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Council adopted the Dufferin Climate Adaptation Strategy and moved to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 02. The board also approved several reserve transfers for 2022 and authorized the commitment of $3.75 million in reserves for the BetterHomes Dufferin Program.
- Adopted the Dufferin Climate Adaptation Strategy
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 02 for growth management
- Committed $3.75 million from reserves for BetterHomes Dufferin Program
- Approved 2022 reserve transfers: Public Housing Capital (-$242,192), Childrens Services ($138,805), Housing Programming ($44,639), and OCIF ($108,269)
- Authorized MOU with Dufferin Rooftop Recreational Riders Association for rail trail use
- Approved revisions to the Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund effective April 14, 2023
- Appointed 7 members to the Accessibility and Diversity Equity Inclusion committees
- Directed staff to purchase a mobility van using Ontario Health funds
Council - Special Meeting
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Council participated in a workshop led by StrategyCorp to discuss community survey insights and potential pillars for the draft Strategic Plan. Members worked in groups to discuss mission, vision, and values statements. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Enacted By-Law 2023-21 to confirm proceedings of the April 4, 2023 meeting
General Government Services
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The committee approved amendments to the Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund effective April 14, 2023, while removing proposed limits on request frequency and project deadlines. New members were appointed to two advisory committees, and a request for a report on group purchasing was issued.
- Approved revisions to the Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund effective April 14, 2023 (Carried)
- Removed proposed limits on municipal requests to once every two years and 12-month project deadlines (Carried)
- Appointed Diane Bailey, Trevor Lewis, and David Vahey to the Access Dufferin Accessibility Advisory Committee (Carried)
- Appointed Sabina Greenley, Arvandi Komal, Trisha Linton, and Jordan Anthony Paltooram-Dedier to the Diversity Equity Inclusion Community Advisory Committee (Carried)
- Received 2022 year-end report from Headwaters Communities In Action (Carried)
- Received 2022 Activity Report from Director of People & Equity (Carried)
- Resolved that Council receive an annual report by July 1st on group purchasing opportunities and outcomes
Health and Human Services
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The Committee received reports on Dufferin Oaks satisfaction surveys, accreditation, and community services activity. It also approved the purchase of a mobility van using funds from Ontario Health.
- Received 2022 Resident & Family Satisfaction Survey report (Carried)
- Received 2023 Accreditation Report (Carried)
- Received Quarterly Community Services Activity Report – Fourth Quarter 2022 (Carried)
- Received Reallocation of Funding Notice and directed staff to purchase a mobility van with Ontario Health funds (Carried)
Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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The Committee approved committing $3.75 million from reserves to the BetterHomes Dufferin program to seek up to $15 million in FCM funding. It also authorized a memorandum of understanding for trail use and established a new outdoor recreation advisory team.
- Authorized Memorandum of Understanding with Dufferin Rooftop Recreational Riders Association to use Dufferin Rail Trail (Carried)
- Approved $3.75 million from reserves as recoverable debt for BetterHomes Dufferin Program (Carried)
- Approved application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Community Energy Financing Program (Carried)
- Approved Terms of Reference and establishment of the Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team (Carried)
- Received 2022 Climate Action Report Card (Carried)
- Received 2022 Dufferin County Forest Annual Report (Carried)
- Received Blue Box Transition Update (Carried)
- Received Capital Project Update for road and bridge work (Carried)
Council Meeting
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Council enacted several by-laws including the 2023 property tax rates, tax relief for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities, and updated fees for the Museum of Dufferin. The body also approved a resolution calling on the Provincial Government to address the homelessness crisis and supported a road safety study for Highway 10.
- Enacted By-Laws 2023-14 through 2023-17 regarding 2023 budget estimates, tax ratios, property tax rates, and low-income tax relief
- Approved updated Museum of Dufferin fees for memberships, rentals, and archive services (By-Law 2023-18)
- Approved amendments to Pre-Consultation and Planning Fees by-laws (By-Laws 2023-12 and 2023-13)
- Passed resolution calling on Provincial Government to commit to ending homelessness in Ontario
- Approved letter of support to Town of Caledon for a Highway 10 traffic and road safety study
- Nominated John Sepulis as municipal representative on Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee
- Appointed Clerk Michelle Dunne to the Dufferin Municipal Provincial Offences Act Board
- Directed staff to develop a Draft Equity Strategy following the Fall 2022 Equity Audit
Council - Special Meeting
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Council met in a closed session for the education and training of members. During this session, members received a presentation from StrategeyCorp regarding the Strategic Plan process and framework.
- Moved into closed session for member education and training (Carried)
- Moved into open session (Carried)
- Adjourned meeting (Carried)
Health and Human Services
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The Committee received and accepted four reports from the Director of Community Services regarding child care, workforce strategy, Ontario Works, and quarterly activity. Members also discussed advocacy for homelessness initiatives and noted the CARF accreditation of Dufferin Oaks.
- Received Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC) Update 2 (Carried)
- Received Early Years and Child Care Workforce Strategy Update 2 (Carried)
- Received Ontario Works Update regarding provincially centralised application process (Carried)
- Received Quarterly Community Services Activity Report – Third Quarter 2022 (Carried)
Community Development and Tourism
The City Council will consider approving a $1.2 million contract with ABC Paving for street resurfacing on Main, Oak, and Elm streets. A public hearing on proposed zoning changes for the downtown district is also scheduled. The meeting includes a discussion of the annual budget timeline and a resolution to declare surplus city property for sale.
- Contract award to ABC Paving for $1.2M for street repairs
- Public hearing on downtown zoning amendments
- Resolution declaring 3 city-owned lots as surplus for auction
- Discussion of FY2025 budget calendar and deadlines
- Appointment of two members to the Parks and Recreation Board
The Committee approved a new schedule of fees and charges for the Museum of Dufferin and authorized amendments to land development planning by-laws. It also directed staff to create an Indigenous education program and a reconciliation plan. Additionally, the Committee nominated John Sepulis to the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee.
- Approved updated Museum of Dufferin fees for memberships, rentals, and services
- Approved amendments to By-Law 2019-10 and By-Law 2015-38 regarding land development review
- Directed staff to develop an Indigenous history education program and a Reconciliation towards Indigenous Peoples Plan
- Nominated John Sepulis as the municipal representative for Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee
- Directed staff to report back in March on implementing the CityView Planning module
- Directed staff to begin the economic development strategic planning process
- Received 2022 annual reports for the Museum of Dufferin and Building Services Division
- Received report on the Collecting the Community project
Council - Special Meeting
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Council approved the 2023 budget following a presentation from the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer. The approved budget includes a tax levy of $44,899,761.
- Approved 2023 budget with tax levy of $44,899,761 (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Enacted By-Law 2023-11 to confirm proceedings (Carried)
Council Meeting
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Council approved significant funding for the 2023 International Plowing Match and extended a 20-year funding commitment to Family Transition Place. Other key actions included repealing certain vaccine policies and approving a 4% cost of living adjustment for non-union staff.
- Approved $787,000 in budget funds to support the 2023 International Plowing Match (31-2)
- Approved continuation of funding for Family Transition Place for a new 20-year period
- Approved 4% cost of living adjustment for non-union staff effective July 1, 2023
- Approved $500,000 transfer from Rate Stabilization Reserve to offset budget increase
- Repealed Members of Council Vaccination Policy #1-2-13 and Non-Union Staff COVID Vaccination Policy #IPAC 1.06
- Approved $10,000 grant to Town of Grand Valley for communications equipment
- Allocated $50,000 to Orangeville Food Bank, $10,000 to Grand Valley Food Bank, and $10,000 to Shepherd’s Cupboard Food Bank
- Approved transfer of $75,000 donation to a new Community Paramedics Trust Fund
Joint Council Meeting
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The meeting consisted of a presentation by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and breakout sessions led by Strategy Corp. No substantive motions were decided, approved, or denied.
General Government Services
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The committee approved a new annual cost of living adjustment policy for non-union staff and updated the Council Remuneration by-law to match. A $10,000 grant for communications equipment in Grand Valley was also approved. The 2023 draft budget was reviewed, with a recommendation to delay hiring an IT staff member until September 2023.
- Approved 4% cost of living adjustment for non-union staff and council effective July 1, 2023
- Approved $10,000 grant to Town of Grand Valley for hybrid meeting/communications equipment
- Deferred review of Accessibility Advisory Committee draft terms of reference
- Recommended delaying implementation of an additional IT staff member to September 2023
Community Development and Tourism
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The Committee expressed support for the 2023 International Plowing Match and directed staff to evaluate the financial impact of requested in-kind contributions. The Committee also reviewed the draft 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets for several departments.
- Approved support for the 2023 International Plowing Match (Carried)
- Directed staff to compile a list of requested in-kind contributions and estimate financial implications (Carried)
- Invited the IPM Committee to County Council on February 9, 2023 (Carried)
Health and Human Services
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The Committee reviewed the draft 2023 Operating and Capital Budget for several departments, including Paramedic Services and Public Health. Members approved specific funding additions for food banks in Orangeville, Grand Valley, and Shelburne.
- Approved $50,000 for Orangeville Food Bank
- Approved $10,000 for Grand Valley Food Bank
- Approved $10,000 for Shepherd’s Cupboard Food Bank, Shelburne
- Deferred closed session report on Ontario Nurses Association labour negotiations to February 9, 2023
Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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The Committee reviewed the draft 2023 Operating and Capital Budget for several departments. No formal votes were recorded. The Director of Public Works will prepare a report on potential safety measures for the intersection of County Road 10 and the Mono-Amaranth Townline.
- Reviewed 2023 Draft Budget for Operations, Engineering, Climate & Energy, Facilities, Waste Services, and County Forest
- Requested report from Director of Public Works on safety measures for County Road 10 and Mono-Amaranth Townline intersection
Council Meeting
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Council approved several reserve fund transfers and endorsed updates to water protection and health team agreements. The board also established a public consultation process for the Municipal Comprehensive Review Official Plan Amendment and deferred facility upgrades at the Edelbrock Centre and 55 Zina Street.
- Approved reserve transfers: Housing Programming ($200,000), Waste Services ($500,000), Children’s Services ($350,000), Roads Rehabilitation (-$159,257), and Roads Equipment (-$960,000)
- Supported updates to South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe and Grand River Source Protection Plans
- Endorsed updated Hills of Headwaters Collaborative Ontario Health Team Collaborative Agreement
- Authorized Medical Director agreement for Dufferin Oaks for term Oct 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026
- Directed staff to host a public open house and circulate changes to local municipalities for the MCR Phase II OPA
- Deferred upgrades to Edelbrock Centre and 55 Zina Street pending further review by April 2023
- Enacted By-Laws 2023-01 through 2023-05, including borrowing authority and lease agreements
- Adopted minutes from October 13, 2022 and December 8, 2022 meetings