Halton Hills public meetings in 2023
67 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
This special council meeting focuses on a single substantive item: a planning report on the provincial government's rollback of modifications to Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 49. Council will consider the report and may vote on related bylaws. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as land acknowledgement, disclosures, and closed session.
- Report PD-2023-080 on Provincial Rollback of Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 49 Modifications
- By-law No. 2023-0121 to adopt proceedings of this special council meeting
Council
The Council is reviewing several financial reports including the 2024 interim property tax levy and updated rates and fees. The agenda also includes multiple proposals for heritage property designations and zoning amendments.
- 2024 Interim Property Tax Levy (By-law No. 2023-0106)
- 2024 Rates and Fees (By-law No. 2023-0105)
- Zoning amendment for industrial buildings at 0 Steeles Avenue & Eighth Line
- Heritage designations for several properties including 14 Tweedle Street and 55 Mill Street East
- Temporary borrowing of funds for 2024 operating expenditures
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget and Business Plan. Presentations will be given by department heads, including the Town Treasurer, CAO, and commissioners from all town services. Delegations from the Georgetown and Acton BIAs will present their 2024 budgets. The committee will also consider a memorandum proposing a 1% decrease to the budget.
- Presentation and review of the 2024 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget and Business Plan
- Delegation from Georgetown BIA regarding its 2024 budget
- Delegation from Acton BIA regarding its 2024 budget
- Memorandum CS-2023-003 considering a 1% decrease to the proposed 2024 budget
- Memorandum CS-2023-004 regarding hospital levy and healthcare requests
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This meeting agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee on November 28, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
Council Workshop
This is a closed-session workshop for training only; no decisions or votes will be made. The sole topic is ROPA 49, a provincial rollback of Regional Official Plans, with a presentation by the Commissioner of Planning and Development.
- Closed-session training on ROPA 49 – Provincial roll-back of Regional Official Plans
- Presentation by John Linhardt, Commissioner of Planning and Development
- No decisions or motions permitted; workshop is educational only
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss funding for renovations to the Welcome Desk at the Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown, power doors for the Acton location and Acton Arena, and quieter hand dryers in town facilities. They will also set the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and welcoming a new member.
- Funding for renovations to the Welcome Desk at Hillsview Active Living Centre - Georgetown
- Funding request for power doors at Hillsview Active Living Centre - Acton and Acton Arena
- Whisper Quiet Hand Dryers in Town Facilities
- 2024 Meeting Schedule for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Council
Council will hold a public meeting on proposed 2024 Building Division rates and fees, and receive a presentation from the Ministry of Transportation on Highway 413. Other items include a draft strategic plan, a zoning by-law amendment for industrial warehouses, and approval of the 2024 interim property tax levy.
- Public meeting on proposed 2024 Building Division fees (Report TPW-2023-031)
- Presentation from Ministry of Transportation on Highway 413 update
- Draft Council Strategic Plan presented by Deloitte (Report ADMIN-2023-033)
- Zoning by-law amendment for 3 industrial warehouse buildings at 0 Steeles Avenue & 8154-8192 Eighth Line (Report PD-2023-074)
- 2024 interim property tax levy (Report CS-2023-031)
Special Council
This is a brief special council meeting with a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The only action item is a by-law to adopt the proceedings of the meeting.
- Closed session for Report CS-2023-035 regarding litigation or potential litigation (OLT)
- By-law No. 2023-0102 to adopt proceedings of the meeting
Council Workshop
This is a training workshop for Council on the proposed 2024 budget. No decisions or motions will be made. Staff may receive directions.
- Presentation on proposed 2024 budget by Town Treasurer Moya Leighton
Council Workshop
This is a closed-session workshop for education and training on ROPA 49, the provincial roll-back of Regional Official Plans. No decisions or motions will be made; discussion is limited to the workshop subject. The meeting is procedural and non-decisional.
- Closed session for education on ROPA 49 – Provincial roll-back of Regional Official Plans
- Presentation by John Linhardt, Commissioner of Planning and Development
Council Workshop
This is a procedural workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive a presentation from Deloitte on a Strategic Planning Exercise in closed session. No motions or decisions will be made.
- Closed session for a Strategic Planning Exercise
- Presentation to Council by Deloitte
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 1, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Council
Council will consider reports recommending heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act for six properties, including 4 Stewarttown Road, 533 Main Street, 9920 Regional Road 25, 514 Main Street, 517 Main Street, 26 Guelph Street, and 116 Main Street South. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding litigation, a presentation on the Halton Hills Generating Station Expansion Project, and discussion of the Gellert Park Expansion final concept.
- Heritage designation reports for six properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Presentation by Atura Power on the Halton Hills Generating Station Expansion Project
- Gellert Park Expansion – final concept approval discussion
- Fairy Lake Water Quality Study update
- By-law to regulate traffic and parking, repealing Uniform Traffic Control By-law 1984-0001
Council Workshop
This is a procedural workshop held in closed session for the purpose of educating and training Council members on asset management. No decisions or motions will be made, and discussion is confined to the workshop subject. Staff may receive directions, but no business is materially advanced.
- Closed session workshop on asset management with presentation by Dharmen Dhaliah, Director of Climate Change and Asset Management, and Imad Alvi, Asset Management Analyst
Site Alteration Committee
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for discussion or decision.
Heritage Halton Hills Committee
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee is meeting to review research and evaluation reports for four properties being considered for heritage designation, and to discuss several other properties for additional input. The committee will also receive an update on a council report and an upcoming farmstead strategy.
- Research and Evaluation Report for 55 Mill Street East (Acton) (Sunderland Villa)
- Research and Evaluation Report for 12 and 16 Adamson Street South (Norval) (St. Paul's Anglican Church)
- Research and Evaluation Report for 129 Main Street South (Georgetown) (John Morgan House)
- Research and Evaluation Report for 14 Tweedle Street (Glen Williams) (Sykes and Ainley Worker's Cottage)
- Properties for additional committee input: 19 Mill Street East (Acton), 45 Queen Street (Georgetown), 46-48 Mill Street East (Acton), 77 Market Street (Georgetown), 9 Mill Pond Drive (Stewarttown)
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 Preliminary Budget Forecast, presented by the Town Treasurer and Director of Finance. The agenda includes a presentation and a report (CS-2023-027) with attachments on operating budget changes, budget amendment forms, and special levies. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and review session.
- 2024 Preliminary Budget Forecast presentation by Moya Leighton, Town Treasurer
- Report CS-2023-027 on 2024 Preliminary Budget Forecast
- Appendix 1: Operating Budget Changes
- Appendix 2: Budget Amendment Form
- Appendix 3: Special Levies
Council
Halton Hills Council meets to adopt General Committee recommendations, including a housing pledge targeting 9,500 units by 2031 and an outdoor ice strategy. The agenda also includes public meetings for zoning by-law amendments, several heritage designations, and contract awards. Closed session items cover labour negotiations and litigation.
- Housing Pledge: 9,500 units by 2031 (Report PD-2023-056)
- Outdoor Ice Strategy recommendations (Report RP-2023-013)
- Award of RFP 2023-089-P for Glen Lawson Road Reconstruction engineering services
- Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 8141 (8131) Hornby Road for a 1-storey industrial building
- Heritage designations for properties including 4 Stewarttown Road, 533 Main Street, and 9920 Regional Road 25
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled.
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This meeting of the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee appears to contain only procedural or placeholder content. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the agenda text.
Council Workshop
This is a procedural workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive a strategic planning presentation from Deloitte in closed session. No votes or binding decisions will occur.
- Closed session for a Strategic Planning Exercise
- Presentation to Council by Deloitte
- Workshop held at Gellert Community Centre, 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown
Council Workshop
This is a procedural workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive a presentation from Deloitte on strategic planning in closed session. No motions or decisions will be made.
- Closed session for a strategic planning exercise with Deloitte
- Workshop held under Procedure By-law No. 2023-0026
- No decisions or motions permitted; only education and training
Council
Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including the Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan recommendation and a Cultural Heritage Strategy. They will also vote on by-laws to designate St. John's Anglican Church as a heritage property, amend traffic and parking regulations, and update the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss land acquisition and property security.
- Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan recommendation report (PD-2023-049)
- Cultural Heritage Strategy recommendation report (PD-2023-054)
- By-law to designate St. John's Anglican Church at 10996 Trafalgar Road, Stewarttown under the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 2023-0083)
- Award of single-source contracts for ESRI Canada and VertiGIS North America enterprise license agreements (CS-2023-026)
- Queen Street neighbourhood traffic calming report (TPW-2023-021)
Tax Sale
This is a procedural tax sale meeting. The agenda contains no substantive items beyond the meeting itself.
Heritage Halton Hills Committee
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee is meeting to review research and evaluation reports for six properties, including Towercliffe House, Williams-Beaumont House, Williams-Wheeler General Store, H.T. Arnold Glove Factory, Knox Presbyterian Church, and The Birches. They will also receive an update on 519 and 521 Main Street, Glen Williams, and consider the final Cultural Heritage Strategy (formerly the Cultural Heritage Master Plan). The meeting includes routine items like call to order, conflict of interest disclosures, and approval of previous minutes.
- Research and Evaluation Report - 9920 Regional Road 25 (Towercliffe House)
- Research and Evaluation Report - 514 Main Street, Glen Williams (Williams-Beaumont House)
- Research and Evaluation Report - 517 Main Street, Glen Williams (Williams-Wheeler General Store)
- Research and Evaluation Report - 26 Guelph Street, Georgetown (H.T. Arnold Glove Factory)
- Final Cultural Heritage Strategy (formerly CHMP) - 'Nature Culture Place Community'
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss inclusion services in recreation and parks, and to review the Town of Halton Hills' draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) 2023-2027. The meeting includes a presentation from recreation staff and a review of the draft plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on Inclusion Services in Recreation and Parks by Samantha Howard and Margaret Taylor
- Review of Draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) 2023-2027
- Receipt of minutes from June 21, 2023 meeting
Council Workshop
This is a training workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council will hear a presentation on the Public Art Program from the Public Art Coordinator and the Manager of Culture and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. No motions or decisions may be made; discussion is limited to the workshop topic.
- Public Art Program presentation by Glodeane Brown, Public Art Coordinator
- Opening remarks by Catherine McLeod, Manager of Culture and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Workshop held in Open Session per Procedure By-law No. 2023-0026
Council participated in an educational workshop regarding the Public Art Program. No decisions or motions were made during the session, as the meeting was for training and information purposes.
- Adjourned workshop at 2:43 p.m. (Resolution No. 2023-0160)
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or cancelled session.
The Committee approved a lot severance and minor variances for properties on Church Street, Ninth Line, and Steeles Avenue. A request for a garage addition and accessory dwelling unit on Tweedle Street was deferred.
- Approved consent and minor variances for 34 Church Street (carried)
- Approved minor variances for detached garage at 8420 Ninth Line (carried)
- Approved minor variances for office addition at 12005 Steeles Avenue (carried)
- Deferred decision for garage addition and accessory dwelling unit at 3 Tweedle Street (carried)
Council
Council will discuss winter control levels of service and consider awarding a contract for Prince Street reconstruction engineering services. Other items include adopting a by-law to dedicate part of Newman Place as public highway and receiving the Halton Region 2022 State of Housing Report. The meeting also includes closed-session discussion of potential litigation.
- Award of RFP 2023-061-P for engineering services for Prince Street reconstruction
- Report on winter control levels of service considerations
- By-law to dedicate part of Reserve Block 203, Plan 20M-734, as public highway (Newman Place, Georgetown)
- Halton Region 2022 State of Housing Report received for information
- By-law to amend traffic control schedules for community safety zones
Council adopted several recommendations from a previous General Committee meeting, including the creation of a Civil Marriage Solemnization By-law and the approval of 2022 audited financial statements. The body also authorized funding for drainage projects and youth wellness initiatives.
- Approved Civil Marriage Solemnization By-law and a $385 (+HST) user fee
- Allocated $1,572,370 in OCIF grant funding to Mountainview Bridge Rehab and 10th Line Resurfacing
- Approved $152,640 for Customer Service Strategy project using Municipal Modernization Program grants
- Approved 2022 audited draft Financial Statements and Financial Information Return
- Transferred $1,340,135 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to fund 2022 operating deficit
- Endorsed pursuit of Youth Wellness Hub Ontario funding through the Ministry of Health
- Approved 2024 50th Anniversary activities in principle and a temporary commemorative flag policy
- Approved $100,000 for 32 Side Road Drainage Petition project and appointed R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited as engineer
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on August 2, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
The Committee approved a minor variance for an accessory storage building at 12265 Regional Road 25. A separate application for a new lot and variances at 100 Confederation Street was deferred.
- Approved minor variance for accessory storage building at 12265 Regional Road 25 (carried)
- Deferred decision on consent and minor variance applications for 100 Confederation Street (carried)
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop held in Closed Session for a Strategic Planning Exercise, with a presentation by Deloitte. The agenda states the workshop is for education and training only and will not advance business or decision-making; no decisions or motions may be made. It is largely procedural and contains no substantive agenda items for public action.
- Closed session strategic planning exercise with Deloitte presentation
- Workshop held per Procedure By-law No. 2023-0026
- No decisions or motions permitted at this workshop
Council convened a workshop to receive a presentation from Deloitte regarding a Strategic Planning Exercise. The session was held in Closed Session; no substantive decisions or motions were made as per the workshop's purpose.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session for Strategic Planning Exercise (Carried)
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session (Carried)
- Approved motion to adjourn workshop (Carried)
Council
Council will vote on amendments to the Noise By-law and consider several immediate action items, including heritage designations for three properties and a noise exemption request. They will also receive updates on affordable housing at 17 Guelph Street and the 2022 financial statements.
- Amendments to Noise By-law No. 2010-0030 (By-law 2023-0067)
- Intention to designate 10996 Trafalgar Road, 4 Stewarttown Road, and 533 Main Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Request for noise bylaw exemption at 12184 Eighth Line
- Update on affordable housing development at 17 Guelph Street
- 2022 Annual Financial Statements and projected operating deficit
Council authorized a land lease agreement with Homestarts Incorporated for affordable housing at 17 Guelph Street. The body also approved amendments to the Town's Noise By-law and granted a fence variance for 1 James Young Drive. Additionally, Council renamed a baseball diamond at the Georgetown Fairgrounds.
- Approved land lease and Memorandum of Understanding with Homestarts Incorporated for affordable housing at 17 Guelph Street
- Approved amendments to Noise By-law 2010-0030 regarding the noise exemption process
- Granted fence variance for property owner at 1 James Young Drive
- Approved renaming 'Diamond #1' at Georgetown Fairgrounds to 'Kevin Burke Field'
- Approved 2023 Personnel Policy Manual
- Authorized updates to User Fee By-law for new stormwater infrastructure regulations
- Approved 2022 operating budget status and consolidation of COVID-related results
- Approved minutes from June 12 and June 19, 2023 meetings
Committee of Adjustment
The agenda for this Committee of Adjustment meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The Committee approved a minor variance for a storage loft at 10237 Fourth Line, subject to condition. A separate application for 573 Main Street was deferred to resolve issues with Credit Valley Conservation.
- Approved minor variance for accessory structure floor area at 10237 Fourth Line (carried)
- Deferred decision for minor variance application at 573 Main Street (carried)
Council Workshop
This is a procedural workshop convened under the Town's Procedure By-law for the purpose of educating and training Council members on transit initiatives. No decisions or motions will be made, and the discussion is confined to the workshop subject. A presentation by the Transit Supervisor and Transportation Commissioner is scheduled.
- Closed session workshop on Transit Initiatives
- Presentation by Deanna Locey, Transit Supervisor, with opening remarks by Bill Andrews, Commissioner of Transportation
- Workshop held under Section 6 of Procedure By-law No. 2023-0026
- No decisions or motions permitted; only education and training
Council convened a workshop to receive a presentation on transit initiatives from the Transit Supervisor and Director of Transportation. No substantive decisions or motions were made, as the session was for education and training purposes.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session to discuss Transit Initiatives
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session
- Approved motion to adjourn the workshop
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-06-27 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments to report.
The Committee received updates on trail developments and engineering projects. Members agreed that the Hungry Hollow Management Plan Update and Silver Creek Trail Feasibility Study should both proceed simultaneously. Several trail development projects were deferred to later years.
- Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting
- Agreed to start Hungry Hollow Management Plan Update and Silver Creek Trail Feasibility Study at the same time
- Deferred Fairly Lake Phase 2 trails development for further public consultation
- Deferred Trafalgar Sports Park Phase 2 trails development based on area development
- Deferred Upper Canada College Phase 2 trails development during construction
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The agenda for the June 21, 2023 meeting of the Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially a placeholder with no actionable content.
The committee approved funding for accessible portable stairs to improve independence for pool users with mobility issues. Updates on a welcome desk grant and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan were provided, with further reviews scheduled for September.
- Approved $9,327.92 from Municipal Accessibility Plan Project fund for Acton Indoor Pool portable stairs (Carried)
- Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Heritage Halton Hills Committee
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee will discuss research and evaluation reports for three properties: 4 Stewarttown Road (Harrison-Brown House), 533 Main Street (Glen Methodist Church), and 10996 Trafalgar Road (St. John's Anglican). They will also review applications for the Heritage Property Grant Program and recognize the Cox family contribution at 98 Confederation Street.
- Research and Evaluation Report for Harrison-Brown House at 4 Stewarttown Road
- Research and Evaluation Report for Glen Methodist Church at 533 Main Street
- Research and Evaluation Report for St. John's Anglican at 10996 Trafalgar Road
- Heritage Property Grant Program 2022 application review for 76 Bower Street and 98 Confederation Street
- Recognition of Cox Family Contribution at 98 Confederation Street
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee recommended that Council designate three properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also approved two grant applications and a commemorative plaque.
- Recommended Council designate 4 Stewarttown Road (Carried)
- Recommended Council designate 533 Main Street (Carried)
- Recommended Council designate 10996 Trafalgar Road (Carried)
- Approved 2022 Heritage Property Grant applications for 98 Confederation Street and 76 Bower Street (Carried)
- Approved in principle a plaque for 98 Confederation Street to recognize Dave and Dale Cox (Carried)
- Received minutes from May 17, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Council
Halton Hills Council meets June 19 to decide on several by-laws and reports. Key items include designating five properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, amending the noise bylaw, and establishing an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) public registry. Council will also consider contracts for fire bunker gear, fibre internet services, and road resurfacing.
- Heritage designations for Smith-Thompson House (548 Main St, Glen Williams), Villanore (68 Bower St), George C. Kennedy House (20 Queen St), Old Armoury (1 Park Ave), and Limehouse Presbyterian Church (12418 Sixth Line)
- Amendments to Noise By-law No. 2010-0030
- By-law to register Additional Residential Units (ARU) and appoint a registrar, repealing By-law 2016-0005
- Award of tender for collector/arterial resurfacing on Mountainview Road
- Contract award for fire bunker gear and managed fibre/internet services
Council adopted multiple recommendations from the May 29 General Committee meeting, including the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and various land-use amendments. The body also approved a new by-law for the registration of Additional Residential Units (ARUs).
- Appointed Suzanne Craig, SC Consulting as Integrity Commissioner with a $30,000 upset limit
- Approved appointment of members to Property Standards/Fence Viewers Advisory Committee
- Removed 152 Confederation Street from the Heritage Register
- Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 52 for 8079 Eighth Line to allow entertainment and hospitality uses
- Approved extension of Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for Blocks 1 to 16, Plan 20M-1241
- Approved By-law for the Registration of an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) and Public Registry
- Endorsed proposed policy amendments to the CTC Source Protection Plan
- Endorsed the proposed Environment and Climate Governance Framework in principle
Site Alteration Committee
This agenda for the Halton Hills Site Alteration Committee meeting on June 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Site Alteration Committee supported an application by Master Built Homes Inc. to import approximately 18,000 m3 of topsoil to 9755 Trafalgar Road. The material will be used to increase farmable land in a farmyard area and spread across existing fields. Approval is subject to specific fees, securities, and conservation guidelines.
- Supported Large Scale/Commercial Site Alteration Permit for 9755 Trafalgar Road (Carried)
- Required administration fee of $5,947.29
- Required refundable securities of $25,000.00
- Mandated no fill be placed within 15 meters of areas regulated by the Conservation authority
Council Workshop
This closed session workshop is for the purpose of educating and training Members of Council. The agenda includes a strategic planning exercise and a review of risk management practices and strategies.
- Strategic Planning Exercise presentation by Deloitte
- Risk Management Practices and Strategies presentation by Tracy Eso, Intact Public Entities
Council convened a workshop for education and training on strategic planning and risk management. The session included presentations from Deloitte and Intact Public Entities. No substantive decisions or motions were made during the workshop.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session (Carried)
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session (Carried)
- Approved motion to adjourn the workshop (Carried)
Council
Halton Hills Council will vote on several items including heritage designations for four properties, a temporary zoning amendment for Furnace Room Brewery at 1 Elgin Street, and a by-law for an Additional Residential Unit registry. They will also hear delegations on Bill 5 and receive updates on climate change plans and building permits.
- Intention to designate 548 Main Street (Glen Williams), 68 Bower Street, 20 Queen Street, and 1 Park Avenue under the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to extend microbrewery use and permit a seasonal patio at 1 Elgin Street (Furnace Room Brewery) in Georgetown.
- Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to create a public park on Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, ESQ (Georgetown).
- Award of contract for Acton Arena Transformer Replacement (Report RP-2023-004).
- By-law to authorize special charges under the Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program at 69 McNally Street.
Council approved the intention to designate four properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved zoning and Official Plan amendments to establish a public park in Georgetown. Additionally, the Town extended its purchasing card contract with US Bank National Association.
- Approved intention to designate 548 Main Street (Smith-Thompson House) as heritage (Carried)
- Approved intention to designate 68 Bower Street (Villanore) as heritage (Carried)
- Approved intention to designate 20 Queen Street (George C. Kennedy House) as heritage (Carried)
- Approved intention to designate 1 Park Avenue (Old Armoury) as heritage (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a public park at Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, Georgetown (Carried)
- Extended US Bank National Association Purchasing Card Contract from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2028 (Carried)
- Approved amendments to the Delegated Authority to Senior Management By-law and repealed By-law No. 2022-0027 (Carried)
Heritage Halton Hills Committee
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee will discuss a request for an extension to the 2022 Heritage Property Grant Program for the Barrett Barn, and plans for the Halton Hills 50th Anniversary. The meeting also includes receipt of previous minutes and scheduling of future items.
- Barrett Barn – Request for Extension - 2022 Heritage Property Grant Program
- Halton Hills 50th Anniversary discussion
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee approved a time extension for a 2022 heritage grant project. Members also volunteered for a subcommittee to plan the Halton Hills 50th Anniversary and Doors Open event.
- Approved 6-month extension for 2022 Heritage Property Grant work at 98 Confederation Street (Carried)
- Received minutes from April 19, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on May 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance requests for residential and commercial projects. Decisions included approvals for a proposed police station, a warehouse, and several residential accessory structures and dwellings.
- Approved accessory structure height and area variances for 11408 22 Side Road (CARRIED)
- Approved parking and loading variances for Halton Region Police Station at Steeles Avenue/Sixth Line (CARRIED)
- Approved setback and accessory structure variances for 13425 Highway 7 (CARRIED)
- Approved distance variance for farm employee accommodation at 9268 Fifth Line (CARRIED)
- Approved dwelling height, driveway width, and accessory structure variances for 9562 Sixth Line (CARRIED)
- Approved parking and landscape strip variances for proposed warehouse at 16408 Steeles Avenue (CARRIED)
Council
Council will vote on the 2023 final property tax rates and consider several heritage designations. They will also hold public meetings on a temporary zoning amendment for Furnace Room Brewery and a self-storage expansion on Highway 7. Other items include awarding road pavement marking and resurfacing tenders, and adopting a new fireworks by-law.
- 2023 Final Property Tax Rates (Report CS-2023-008) – immediate action item
- Public meeting: Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment for Furnace Room Brewery at 1 Elgin Street, Georgetown
- Public meeting: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for self-storage expansion at 13394 & 13376 Highway 7
- Award of Tender 23-023 – Road Pavement Markings Program (Report TPW-2023-005)
- Award of Tender – Tenth Line and Sixth Line Resurfacing (Report TPW-2023-007)
Council approved the Graffiti Action Plan and a new Fireworks By-law, repealing the previous one. Several planning items were advanced, including releasing the Premier Gateway Phase 2B draft Secondary Plan for public consultation and initiating heritage designation for 12418 Sixth Line. A road allowance was authorized to be opened and closed for inclusion in Hillcrest Cemetery.
- Approved Graffiti Action Plan (carried)
- Approved new Fireworks By-law, repealing 2004-0122 (carried)
- Authorized release of Premier Gateway Phase 2B draft Secondary Plan for public consultation (carried)
- Initiated heritage designation for 12418 Sixth Line (Limehouse Presbyterian Church) (carried)
- Authorized opening and permanent closing of part of 10 Side Road for Hillcrest Cemetery (carried)
- Received 2022 Invest Halton Hills Annual Report (carried)
- Approved minutes of previous council meetings (carried)
- Received Annual Purchasing Policy Report and Automated Speed Enforcement update (carried)
Council Workshop
This is a procedural workshop held in closed session for the purpose of educating and training Council members on Truth and Reconciliation. No decisions or motions will be made, and the workshop will not advance business or decision-making. A presentation on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is also scheduled.
- Closed session for Truth and Reconciliation education and training
- Presentation by Catherine McLeod, Manager of Culture and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Opening remarks by Damian Szybalski, Commissioner of Business, Environment and Culture
Council convened a workshop for the purpose of educating and training members regarding Truth and Reconciliation. The session was held primarily in Closed Session and no substantive decisions or motions were made.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session to discuss Truth and Reconciliation (Resolution No. 2023-0099)
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session (Resolution No. 2023-0081)
- Approved motion to adjourn the workshop (Resolution No. 2023-0082)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Activan and transportation services, the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant, and a funding request for the Hillsview Georgetown Welcome Desk renovation to meet AODA standards. The committee will also review a draft update to its Terms of Reference and the 5 Year Multi Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP).
- Activan and Transportation Update by Director of Transportation M. Van Ravens
- Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grant update by Economic Development and Tourism Officer A. Nap
- Funding Request - Hillsview Georgetown Welcome Desk Renovation to meet AODA standards
- Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (TOR) Update - Draft for Review
- 5 Year Multi Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)
The committee recommended that Council adopt updated Terms of Reference and approved the concept for the Hillsview Georgetown Welcome Desk renovation. Members also received updates on ActiVan transit services and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan process.
- Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Approved concept for Hillsview Georgetown Welcome Desk renovation to meet AODA standards pending funding results and rendering (Carried)
- Recommended Council adopt the updated Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (Carried)
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on April 25, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.
The committee received progress reports on various trail completions, engineering improvements for bike routes, and upcoming Bike Month 2023 initiatives. The Terms of Reference were deferred to the next meeting.
- Approved minutes from February 28, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Deferred discussion on Committee Terms of Reference
- Confirmed installation of bike repair stations at Georgetown Library and Acton Arena
Heritage Halton Hills Committee
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including a request to remove 152 Confederation Street from the Heritage Register, research and evaluation reports for three properties, and a draft update to its terms of reference. The committee will also discuss the town's 50th anniversary, heritage property tax refund applications, a heritage conservation district, and the Ontario Heritage Conference. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are items for discussion.
- Request for removal from Heritage Register - 152 Confederation Street
- Research and Evaluation Report - 20 Queen Street (Georgetown)
- Research and Evaluation Report - 68 Bower Street (Acton)
- Research and Evaluation Report - 548 Main Street (Glen Williams)
- Draft Terms of Reference update for review
The committee recommended the designation of three properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and the removal of 152 Confederation Street from the Heritage Register. Members also approved updated Terms of Reference and a framework for the Town's 50th anniversary celebrations.
- Recommended Council remove 152 Confederation Street from the Heritage Register (Carried)
- Recommended Council designate 20 Queen Street (Georgetown) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
- Recommended Council designate 68 Bower Street (Acton) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
- Recommended Council designate 548 Main Street (Glen Williams) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve updated Heritage Halton Hills Committee Terms of Reference (Carried)
- Adopted framework for the Town's 50th anniversary and agreed to form a working group (Carried)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Heritage Property Tax Refund Applications for processing by Finance (Carried)
- Received minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Council Meeting
Halton Hills Council meets to decide on several items, including a proposed adult lifestyle community of 88 units at 15651 10 Side Road, zoning amendments for industrial buildings in the Premier Gateway Employment Area, and multiple bylaws. The meeting includes closed session items, public meetings, and routine approvals.
- Proposed adult lifestyle community: 46 bungalows, 21 bungaloft townhouses, 21 rear lane townhouses at 15651 10 Side Road (Georgetown)
- Zoning by-law amendments for 8 industrial warehouses at 8250 Eighth Line and a 2-storey industrial building at 8049 Hornby Road (Premier Gateway Employment Area)
- By-law to impose special charges under Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program on 223 Mason Blvd
- By-law to name and dedicate Donato Way as public highway
- Update and amendments to Procedure By-law 2021-0020 (By-law 2023-0026)
Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for an adult lifestyle community in Georgetown. A new Procedure By-law was adopted, and a 40 km/h speed limit implementation program was approved.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 48 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 46 bungalows and 42 townhouses at 15651 10 Side Road (CARRIED)
- Approved new Procedure By-law effective May 8th (CARRIED)
- Endorsed planned approach for 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (CARRIED)
- Approved 40 km/h Speed Limit Area Implementation Program (CARRIED)
- Authorized by-law to assume Donato Way as part of the public highway system (CARRIED)
- Authorized 20-year encroachment agreement for 99 Main Street South, Georgetown (CARRIED)
- Received 2022 Treasurer’s statement on Council remuneration and expenses (CARRIED)
- Approved minutes from March 20 and March 27, 2023 meetings (CARRIED)
Site Alteration Committee
The provided document contains no substantive agenda items or meeting details. It consists of placeholder text and software interface elements.
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop held in Closed Session to discuss Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. No decisions or motions will be made; members may only issue directions to staff. A presentation on the topic will be given by the Manager of Culture and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Closed session discussion on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Presentation by Catherine McLeod, Manager of Culture and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Opening remarks by Damian Szybalski, Commissioner of Business, Environment and Culture
Council convened a workshop to discuss Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, including a presentation by Catherine McLeod, Manager of Culture and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The meeting was held primarily in Closed Session. No substantive decisions or motions were made as the workshop was procedural in nature.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session to discuss Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Carried)
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session (Carried)
- Approved motion to adjourn the workshop (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 5, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Committee approved four applications for zoning relief regarding accessory structures, a new dwelling, and a detached dwelling. Two other applications were deferred to allow for proposal revisions and updated sketches.
- Approved minor variance for detached garage at 74 Autumn Circle (subject to condition)
- Approved minor variance for two-storey accessory structure at 9 Heather Court (subject to condition)
- Approved minor variance for dwelling and driveway at 11080 Winston Churchill Boulevard (subject to conditions)
- Approved minor variance for detached dwelling at 330 Maple Avenue (subject to condition)
- Deferred decision for accessory structure at 39 Irwin Crescent
- Deferred decision for storage loft at 10237 Fourth Line
Council Meeting
Halton Hills Council meets March 27, 2023, starting with a closed session for confidential legal and personnel matters, then reconvening publicly. The agenda includes approving prior committee recommendations, several by-laws, and two statutory public meetings for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments: one for a 6-storey, 157-unit rental apartment at 14015 Danby Road, and another to designate land as a public park. Council will also hear a presentation from Halton Regional Police and consider a 14.6% development charge indexing increase.
- Public meeting for 157-unit rental apartment building at 14015 Danby Road
- Public meeting for park designation at Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, Georgetown
- Proposed adult lifestyle community (46 bungalows, 21 bungaloft townhouses, 21 rear lane townhouses) at 15651 10 Side Road
- Development charges indexing increase of 14.6% effective April 1, 2023
- By-law to impose special charges under Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program on 7336 32 Side Road
Council approved a zoning amendment for an 88-unit adult lifestyle community in Georgetown and adopted a 40 km/h speed limit implementation program. The body also denied two fence variance requests and passed several by-laws regarding road assumptions and land dedication.
- Approved 46 bungalows and 42 townhouses at 15651 10 Side Road
- Approved 40 km/h Speed Limit Area Implementation Program
- Denied fence variance for 9291 Regional Road 25
- Denied fence variance for 9317 Regional Road 25
- Approved Halton Court Services 2023 Business Plan and Budget
- Adopted Heritage Register Prioritization Criteria
- Granted noise by-law exemption for film production at 13807 Trafalgar Road
- Passed by-law to partially assume streets in Plans 20M-1092 and 20M-1136
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop held in Closed Session to discuss Climate Change. No decisions or motions may be made; it is for discussion only, with a presentation by the Director of Climate Change and Asset Management. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including land acknowledgement and disclosures.
- Closed session discussion on Climate Change
- Presentation by Dharmen Dhaliah, Director of Climate Change and Asset Management
- Opening remarks by Damian Szybalski, Commissioner of Business, Environment and Culture
Council met for a workshop to discuss climate change. The session was held in closed session and, per the meeting rules, no decisions or motions were made regarding the subject matter.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session to discuss Climate Change (Carried)
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session (Carried)
- Approved motion to adjourn the workshop (Carried)
Site Alteration Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Halton Hills Site Alteration Committee with no agenda items or decisions listed. The agenda contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders.
The committee reviewed the Site Alteration By-law, committee processes, and enforcement procedures. The only formal action taken was the approval of revisions to the committee's Terms of Reference.
- Approved revisions to the Terms of Reference (Carried)
Heritage Halton Hills Committee
This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on March 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
The Heritage Halton Hills Committee recommended the designation of the Limehouse Presbyterian Church under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also nominated a list of properties for a prioritization strategy and approved a temporary shelter at 77 Bower Street.
- Recommended Council designate 12418 Sixth Line (Limehouse Presbyterian Church) (Carried)
- Recommended additional research for 75 Main Street South, Acton (Hill Hall) for potential listing (Carried)
- Recommended 270 properties in Appendix A receive 10 points for the prioritization strategy (Carried)
- Recommended approval of a temporary removable shelter at 77 Bower Street (Carried)
- Received minutes from February 14, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Council Meeting
Halton Hills Council meets on March 6, 2023, starting with a closed session on a confidential economic development matter, then reconvening publicly. They will consider reports forwarded from the February 13 General Committee, including the Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan, a traffic control by-law schedule update, and a review of the fireworks by-law. Several items are automatically held for presentations, including fence variance requests at 9291 and 9317 Regional Road 25, a Bill 23 heritage strategy, and the 2023 traffic engineering work plan.
- Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan - preferred land use plan and policy direction
- Uniform Traffic Control By-law 84-01 schedule update (By-law 2023-0014)
- Review of Fireworks By-law (Report FIRE-2023-002)
- Fence variance requests at 9291 and 9317 Regional Road 25
- Halton Court Services 2023 budget and business plan
Council approved the renaming of the Community Hall at the Acton Arena and Community Centre to honor former Mayor Rick Bonnette. The body also adopted new policies for Advisory Committees and updated the Uniform Traffic Control By-law. Several municipal reports were received, while others were referred to General Committee for future disposition.
- Approved renaming of Acton Arena Community Hall for former Mayor Rick Bonnette
- Approved Policies and Terms of Reference for Advisory Committees of Council
- Adopted amendments to Uniform Traffic Control By-law No. 1984-01
- Passed By-law No. 2023-0014 to regulate traffic and parking
- Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 meetings
- Authorized virtual Public Open for Premier Gateway Phase 2B Integrated Planning Project
- Adopted recommendations from Confidential Report No. BEC-2023-001
Committee of Adjustment
This agenda for the Halton Hills Committee of Adjustment meeting on March 1, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance applications for residential projects, including accessory structures and dwelling additions. One specific variance request for a rear yard setback at 86 Poplar Avenue was refused. Todd Jenney was elected as Chair for the term of Council.
- Elected Todd Jenney as Chair of the Committee of Adjustment
- Approved variance for accessory structure floor area at 39 Gamble Street (subject to condition)
- Approved variances for accessory structure floor area and height at 339 Maple Avenue (subject to condition)
- Approved variances for front yard setback and porch elevation at 25 Maple Avenue
- Approved variances 1, 2, and 3 for setbacks at 86 Poplar Avenue (subject to conditions); refused variance 4
- Approved variances for side yard setbacks at 7 Edith Street (subject to condition)
- Approved variances for driveway width, garage height, and garage floor area at 17 Brock Street (subject to conditions, including no second-floor windows)
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on February 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved a safety initiative for 'share the road' car stickers and endorsed the 2023 Bike It event program. Staff provided updates on several underway and upcoming trail projects, including the Hungry Hollow and Upper Canada College trails.
- Approved implementation of share the road car sticker safety initiative (ACT-2023-0001)
- Endorsed the 2023 Bike It event program (ACT-2023-0002)
Council Workshop
This is a Council Workshop held in Closed Session to discuss enforcement matters, with a presentation by Susie Spry, Manager of Enforcement Services. No decisions or motions may be made; the workshop is for discussion only and will not advance business or decision-making.
- Closed session discussion on enforcement matters
- Presentation by Susie Spry, Manager of Enforcement Services
Council convened a workshop to discuss enforcement matters in a closed session. No substantive decisions or motions were made during the meeting, as the workshop was procedural in nature.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session for enforcement matters (Resolution No. 2023-0033)
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session (Resolution No. 2023-0034)
- Approved motion to adjourn the workshop (Resolution No. 2023-0035)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
This is the agenda for the Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February 22, 2023. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a funding request for a baby changing table and appointed two members to conduct site plan reviews. Staff provided updates on inclusive recreation policies and discussed potential signage for the Fairy Lake launch.
- Approved $349.57 from Municipal Accessibility Plan Project fund for baby changing table at Hillsview Active Living Centre - Georgetown (Carried)
- Appointed Jim Bray and Jeff Pearce as Site Plan Reviewers (Carried)
Heritage Halton Hills Committee
This agenda for the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting on February 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
Council Meeting
Halton Hills Council meets February 13, 2023, starting in closed session, then open session. They will consider reports and by-laws, including funding for a new aerial ladder truck and a culvert replacement contract. Two statutory public meetings are scheduled for 6:00 p.m.: one on a proposed Milton Quarry East Extension and another on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 640 residential units at 1 Rosetta Street and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels Street in Georgetown.
- Public meeting: Milton Quarry East Extension Official Plan Amendment (PD-2023-0007)
- Public meeting: 1 Rosetta Street and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels Street – 8-storey and two 12-storey buildings, 640 units (PD-2023-0008)
- Additional funding request for replacement aerial ladder truck (FIRE-2023-0001, EA)
- Award of T-116-22 – Replacement of Culvert #23, Sixth Line over Beeney Creek (TPW-2023-0001, EA)
- By-law 2023-0009: special charges under Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program on 12377 Fifth Line
Council Workshop
The Council will hold a closed session workshop to discuss the scattering of cremated remains and river offerings. This meeting is intended for discussion only and will not materially advance Council business or decision-making.
- Presentation regarding Scattering of Cremated Remains and River Offerings
Council convened a workshop to discuss the scattering of cremated remains and river offerings. The session was held in closed session, and no substantive decisions or motions were made.
- Approved motion to meet in Closed Session (Resolution No. 2023-0015)
- Approved motion to reconvene into Open Session (Resolution No. 2023-0016)
- Approved motion to adjourn the workshop (Resolution No. 2023-0017)
Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget and Business Plan. Department heads will present their business plans and proposed budgets, and the committee will review budget referrals and reports on the 2023 budget.
- Georgetown BIA and Acton BIA 2023 budget presentations
- 2023 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget and Business Plan (Report CORPSERV-2023-0002)
- Ontario Regulation 284/09, 2023 Budget (Report CORPSERV-2023-0003)
- Budget referrals review (Appendix D)
The Budget Committee approved the 2023 Capital budget of $23,643,000 and a total net levy of $63,286,800. Several specific operating and capital items were removed or reduced, including EDI initiatives and climate change positions. The committee also approved the 2024-2032 Capital Budget forecast in principle.
- Approved total net levy of $63,286,800 (6.62% increase for Town portion)
- Approved 2023 Capital budget of $23,643,000
- Approved 2024-2032 Capital Budget forecast of $494,705,000 in principle
- Approved base Operating Budget levy increase of 4.19%
- Approved 1.83% increase to insurance special levy and 0.6% increase to infrastructure gap special levy
- Approved Acton BIA expenditures of $142,641.42 and Georgetown BIA expenditures of $299,490.00
- Removed $30,000 EDI Crosswalk and $50,000 EDI Phase 2 Action Plan from Operating Budget
- Removed $180,000 Town Hall Security System (CCTV) Project from Capital Budget
Council Meeting
Halton Hills Council meets to consider several reports and motions, including a recommendation report for Official Plan Amendment 49 (OPA 49) responding to Bill 109, a service delivery review and customer service strategy, and a motion regarding Bill 23. The meeting also includes closed session items, consent items, and by-laws for approval.
- OPA 49: Town-initiated Official Plan amendments responding to Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022)
- Service Delivery Review and Customer Service Strategy recommendations (Report ADMIN-2023-0002)
- Motion regarding Bill 23 (Build More Homes Faster Act)
- By-law 2023-0003: Special charges for Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program at 51 James Young Drive
- 2023 Single Source Awards (Report CORPSERV-2023-0001)
Council passed a resolution requesting the repeal of the Build More Homes Faster Act, citing estimated revenue losses of $58-$87 million over 10 years. The meeting also included the adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 49 and the appointment of various committee members.
- Urged Provincial Government to repeal Bill 23 (Carried as amended)
- Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 49 and enacted pre-consultation by-law (Carried)
- Approved $50,000 donation from Georgetown Slo-Pitch League for Field of Dreams Project
- Requested Halton Region survey costs for adding rural waste collection (Carried)
- Directed staff to consult with Chamber of Commerce and BIAs on graffiti solutions (Carried as amended)
- Approved appointments for Town Advisory Committees and Acton BIA Board (Carried)
- Endorsed nomination of Supervisor, Municipal Water Resources to Source Protection Committee (Carried)
- Passed By-law 2023-0003 for special charges under Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program (Carried)