Whereas Bill 66 1st Reading, Schedule 10, Planning Act, provides for a special land use zoning approval under Section 34.1 of the Planning Act;
And whereas ERO number 013-4125 articulates the intention for the Section 34.1 to be used, “in circumstances where there are major employment and economic growth opportunities”;
And whereas Schedule 10 of Bill 66 sets aside key sections of the Planning Act and nine Provincial Acts important for consideration for the protection of the environment, and health, safety and community viability of people;
And whereas Schedule 10 of Bill 66 provides for no public notice, no public consultation and no appeal of decisions made under Section 34.1 of the Planning Act'
And whereas support for and use of Schedule 10 of Bill 66 would debase the rationale for the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Site Plan Control and long term planning in Caledon'
Now therefore it be resolved that the Town of Caledon does not support Schedule 10 of Bill 66 as the Town has a robust Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control which have proven to be effective for approving major employment and economic growth opportunities; and
That the absence of notice, consultation and appeal are contrary to democracy.