General Committee Meeting Consolidated Agenda
 
Please note that added or revised items are denoted by an asterisk (*).

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

2:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

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1.

NOTICE

In consideration of the current COVID-19 Public Health orders, prohibiting large public gatherings and requirements for physical distancing between persons, this meeting will be held as an electronic meeting and will be streamed live on the Town's website.

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2.

CALL TO ORDER

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.

DELEGATIONS

6.

STAFF REPORTS

6.1

Staff Report 2022-0033: Proposed 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Voting Method

6.2

Staff Report 2022-0058: Updated Approach to Securing Broadband in Caledon

6.3

Staff Report 2022-0037: Proposal to Join the World Council on City Data

6.4

Staff Report 2022-0041: Proposed Corporate Green Building Standard

6.5

Staff Report 2022-0009: 2022 Bolton Business Improvement Area (BIA) Budget

7.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES

7.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Report, dated February 7, 2022

8.

NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1

Councillor J. Innis - Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

Whereas the Town of Caledon Council approved the construction of a permanent outdoor rink located at the Caledon East Community Complex;

Whereas this outdoor rink will be used by the community at large for recreational skating;

Whereas the Town of Caledon has a tradition of posthumously naming outdoor rinks after members of the community. 

Whereas the Village of Caledon East was the home town and the Caledon Hawks were the club of the late Reese Meyer, a special young player who was tragically lost at a young age.

Whereas Reese's battle rallied the community, bringing everyone together during the COVID-19 Pandemic, to offer inspiration and hope;

Whereas the naming of a community rink after Reese's spirit will offer a constant reminder to live life to its fullest. To live life with the innocence and curiosity of our youth, the way Reese did;

Therefore be it resolved that the new permanent outdoor rink at Caledon East Community Complex be officially named ‘Reese’s Rink’ so that his memory may live on to inspire our youth to explore their passions, be it sports, arts, education or community in the Village he loved and called home.

8.2

Councillor J. Innis – Request to the Province to Strengthen Municipal Codes of Conduct

Whereas discrimination and workplace harassment is occurring with increasing frequency in municipal councils  across the province and may be a reason why people are discouraged from running for office in local government;

Whereas politicians deserve the same protection from discrimination and harassment in the workplace as any other profession;
 
Whereas although the Municipal Act requires all municipalities to establish a code of conduct for members of council and certain local boards to ensure accountability there is no adequate provincial standard set out in the statute as to the acceptable minimum standard as to how Codes of Conduct are written and enforced; 
 
Whereas there is an inconsistent approach across the province as to how municipal councils address recommendations from integrity commissioners;
 
Whereas the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing initiated a consultation process in 2021 to strengthen Municipal Codes of Conduct to ensure that members of council maintain a safe and respectful workplace and carry out their duties toward each other as elected officials in an ethical and responsible manner;
 
Whereas the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has not brought forward any proposed legislative amendments to the Municipal Act regarding Municipal Codes of Conduct to date;

 
Now therefore be it resolved that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to provide an update on the status of the review of Municipal Codes of Conduct;
 
That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing consider the following to strengthen Municipal Codes of Conduct as part of the review:

1. Create policies and/or rules extend existing protections to safeguard members of Council from workplace harassment and discrimination;    
2. Establish consistent standards for all municipalities; and
3. All codes be required to include a social media policy for members of council; 

That the Municipal Act be amended to provide all municipal integrity commissioners the authority to impose sanctions without the approval of council.
 
Further that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Region of Peel and the members of the Municipal Integrity Commissioners of Ontario (MICO).

8.3

Councillor N. deBoer – Request for Funds from the 2022 MACG Program for the Committee to Support Caledon East Seniors 

Whereas due to the renovation at the Caledon East Community Centre the seniors and members of the public in Caledon can no longer use this space to meet;

Whereas the Masonic Lodge Hall at 6028 Old church Rd in Caledon has provided a space one day a week to allow these seniors to meet at a cost to the hall to comply with COVID-19 regulations;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Committee to Support Caledon East Seniors be awarded $4,000 from the remaining 2022 Municipal Agricultural and Community Grants (MACG) funding for the purposes of supporting the Committee with meeting expenses at the Peel Masonic Lodge;

Further that as part of the funding award, the Committee to Support Caledon East Seniors submit a completion report to the Town for 2022 to measure the outcomes of the funding request.

8.4

Councillor C. Early – Request to Brampton Transit to Expand Service Throughout the Major Corridors north of Mayfield Road

Whereas Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga and the Region of Peel strive to support active transportation and transit options for all members of the community to live, work and play in alignment with vision zero;
 
Whereas the continued partnerships between the lower tier municipalities are critical for supporting the community with transit services;

Whereas the City of Brampton through Brampton Transit provides bus service to different areas of Caledon, such as along Mayfield Road, Airport Road and into Southfields Village with transit plans for Mayfield West Communities;
 
Whereas there are several areas within the Town that would benefit from transit service for example Dixie Road north of Mayfield Road;
  
Now therefore be it resolved that Town staff work with Brampton Transit to explore the feasibility of expanding transit services throughout major corridors north of Mayfield Road, in particular Dixie Road;

That Town staff report back to Council on the level of service and budget implications;

Further that a copy of this motion be sent to the City of Brampton.

8.5

Councillor T. Rosa - Re-engage, Participate and Support the Caledon Community

Whereas the Town of Caledon has a long and proud history and tradition of being an engaged community of communities; 

Whereas over the last two years the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent health measure restrictions has resulted in a tremendous decrease of in person community and resident engagement; 

Whereas Caledon citizens have shared a desire to once again plan events, gather and celebrate in person, in communities across Caledon;  

Whereas on January 31, 2022 the Province of Ontario moved to step one in lifting the province wide COVID-19 restrictions; 

Now therefore be it resolved that Town of Caledon Council support and take the lead in a town wide initiative using their social media and communication channels to encourage the re-engagement and participation of residents into programs, community initiatives, events and celebrations, post pandemic. 

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

9.1

Memorandums

9.1.1

Age-Friendly Caledon Action Plan - Annual Progress Report - 2021

Memorandum from Katie Sawyers, Adults 55+ Coordinator, Customer Service and Communications, dated February 15, 2022

9.2

General Correspondence

9.2.1

Funding Request

Letter from The Committee to Support Caledon Seniors, dated February 8, 2022

9.2.2

Municipal Modernization Program

Correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated January 25, 2022

9.2.3

City of Brampton Resolution re. Nursing Shortages within Local Health Systems

Resolution letter from Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk's Office, City of Brampton, dated January 27, 2022

9.2.4

Lisa Cation regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.5

Adriana Mihalaros regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.6

Salween Biln regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.7

Judy Black regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.8

Alex Sonnen regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.9

Patricia and Rob Carrara regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.10

Chris Sonnen regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.11

Stephen Penfound regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.12

Robert and Shannon Bartlett regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.13

Craig and Brenda Robbins regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.2.14

Joanna Valeriani regarding agenda item 8.1 Naming Request of the Outdoor Rink at the Caledon East Community Complex

9.3

Presentation Requests

9.3.1

New National Headquarters Golf Canada

Presentation Request from Garrett Ball, on behalf of Golf Canada

10.

CONFIDENTIAL SESSION

10.1

Confidential Staff Report 2022-0072: A proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality - Downtown Bolton Revitalization Plan, Ward 5

10.2

Confidential Staff Report 2022-0011: A proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality - Part of Lot 11, Concession 2 Centreville Creek Road, Ward 4

10.3

Confidential Staff Report 2022-0039: Litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality – 5731 King Street, Ward 2

10.4

Confidential Notice of Motion - Councillor N. deBoer - Personal matters about an identifiable individual - Proposed Commemoration

11.

ADJOURNMENT