Council Meeting (COVID 19) Consolidated Agenda
Please note that added or revised items are denoted by an asterisk (*).

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

11:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, Town Hall

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1.

NOTICE

Due to efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, the Council Chamber will not be open to the public to attend Council and Committee meetings until further notice. The meeting will be held as an electronic meeting. Details on how members of the public can access the meeting will be posted on the Town’s website.

 

The public may submit comments regarding agenda matters to [e-mail]. Comments submitted may be considered as public information and entered into the public record.

2.

CALL TO ORDER

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

4.1

May 26, 2020 Town Council (COVID-19) Minutes

5.

URGENT BUSINESS

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6.1

SWIFT Project Update

Presentation from Barry Field, Executive Director, SWIFT, regarding a SWIFT Project Update

This presentation is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m.

6.2

Getting to 1.5C: Modelling the Pathway to a Low-Carbon Caledon

Presentation from Julia Meyer-MacLeod, Principal, Sustainability Solutions Group, regarding Getting to 1.5C: Modelling the Pathway to a Low-Carbon Caledon

This presentation is scheduled to take place at 1:00 p.m.

7.

STAFF REPORTS

7.1

Staff Report 2020-0175: Climate Change Emergency Modelling Results

7.2

Staff Report 2020-0200: Annual Energy Reporting and 2020 Revolving Fund Projects

7.3

Staff Report 2020-0112: Peel Climate Change Partnership Terms of Reference Update

7.4

Staff Report 2020-0176: Caledon Traffic Calming Strategy

7.5

Staff Report 2020-0222: Inglewood Community Centre Expansion Update

7.6

Staff Report 2020-0218: Continuing Broadband Advocacy Approach

7.7

Staff Report 2020-0207: Fill By-law Exemption Request - 17144 Highway 50

7.8

Staff Report 2020-0103: Notice Prohibiting Entry - Corporate Policy

7.9

Staff Report 2020-0211: Municipal Asset Management Funding Program (MAMP) Funding and Single Source Contract Award

7.10

Staff Report 2020-0238: 2020 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference – Delegation Requests

8.

NOTICE OF MOTION

8.1

Mayor A. Thompson - Caledon Connects Project Funding

Whereas the Town of Caledon Council has committed to making Broadband internet connectivity expansion a top priority;

Whereas the COVID-19 has further demonstrated internet connectivity gaps that exist in Caledon and the importance of reliable, affordable internet access;

Whereas the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) Broadband Fund permits Internet Service Providers (ISP) to apply for funding to complete projects in underserviced areas across Canada;

Whereas ISP’s are required to contact municipalities to seek their support as a willing host if there is a project identified; and

Whereas more than one ISP has approached the Town for support;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Mayor of Caledon, on behalf of Town Council, write to the CRTC indicating that the Town of Caledon would be willing to host a viable project to address underserviced areas.

8.2

Councillor C. Early - Leash Free Park

Whereas leash free parks are community centers for people just as much as for canines;

Whereas leash free parks allow dogs to get ample off-leash exercise and social activity with other dogs which is a key component of responsible pet ownership;

Whereas the Town operates a leash free dog park in the community of Bolton; and

Whereas residents of Caledon East and Mayfield West have asked that the Town consider leash free dog parks in their communities;

Now therefore be it resolved that staff investigate possible sites for a leash free park in Caledon East and Mayfield West;

And further that staff report back as part of the 2021 capital budget process potential sites and a proposed budget for each of those sites.

8.3

Councillor C. Early - Request for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Framework and Training

Whereas recent world events has brought attention to the issue of systemic racism and discrimination;

Whereas Caledon is a growing, diverse municipality where issues such as racism and discrimination must be immediately addressed;

Whereas many other municipalities across Ontario have established gender, diversity and inclusion goals and framework for municipal policy, program development, practices and service delivery in an effort to provide equitable outcomes for all residents and town staff;

Whereas a dedicated effort is required to continue to reduce barriers and advance equity, diversity and inclusion in a holistic manner across the Town; and

Whereas the Town of Caledon has a responsibility to ensure that both staff and Council are provided education to expand their knowledge on anti-racism, diversity and inclusivity;

Now therefore be it resolved that that staff be directed to create mandatory diversity and inclusion training for all staff and members of Council to be completed by the end of 2020; such training be required as mandatory training for all new employees within the organization within six months of their official start date;

And further that staff be directed to bring forward a report outlining the existing and/or recommended framework to support initiatives regarding anti-racism, inclusivity and diversity from a policy and procedure development perspective and include specific strategies, ideas and future budget requirements to make a positive change by the end of October 2020;

And further that costs related to the development and immediate implementation of the program be funded from the Corporate Training account in the Human Resources division and individual departmental training accounts in the 2020 operating budget.

8.4

Councillor A. Groves - Greater Funding for Mental Health Supports in Local Police Budgets

Whereas the Province of Ontario has mandated that municipalities develop a community safety and well-being plan;

Whereas mental health is linked to both community safety and well-being;

Whereas the COVID 19 pandemic has heightened the need for greater community resources for mental health; and

Whereas current policing budgets may not have sufficient allocations for mental health resources;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Mayor, on behalf of Town of Caledon Council, write to the Solicitor General expressing the Town’s support for greater professional mental health resources to be built into the policing budget for Caledon and all of Ontario;

And further that a copy of this motion be provided to the Region of Peel.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

9.1

Memorandums

9.1.1

Temporary Outdoor Patio Spaces During COVID-19

9.2

General Correspondence

9.2.1

Establishment of a Municipal Financial Assistance Program to Offset the Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Letter from the The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge to the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding a Town of Bracebridge resolution respecting the Establishment of a Municipal Financial Assistance Program to Offset the Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, dated June 12, 2020

9.2.2

Universal Basic Income

Letter from the Municipality of Grey Highlands, regarding a Municipality of Grey Highlands resolution respecting Universal Basic Income, dated June 18, 2020

9.3

Minutes

9.3.1

Caledon Public Library Board Minutes, dated May 11, 2020

9.3.2

Bolton Business Improvement Area Minutes, dated January 22, 2020

10.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

11.

BY-LAWS

11.1

BL-2020-41

A by-law to stop-up and close Gordon Street, Fifth Concession, Part of Credit Street and Part of Pinnacle Street, Belfountain, Ward 1 (Caledon)

11.2

BL-2020-42

A by-law to amend By-law 2011-058, as amended, and 2019-78, as amended, to provide for the imposition of the COVID-19 tax deferral program pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended

11.3

BL-2020-43

A by-law to establish, dedicate, lay out and name Parts 1, 2 and 3 on 43R-39369 and Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on 43R-39371 (McLaughlin Road)

11.4

BL-2020-44

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Caledon at its Council Meeting held on the 30th day of June, 2020

12.

ADJOURNMENT

13.

Accessibility Accommodations

Assistive listening devices for use in the Council Chamber are available upon request from the Staff in the Town’s Legislative Services Division. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters are also available upon request.

Please provide advance notice if you require an accessibility accommodation to attend or participate in Council Meetings or to access information in an alternate format please contact Legislative Services   by phone at 905-584-2272 x. 2366 or via email to [e-mail].