Council

That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated July 5, 2021, be approved. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated July 5, 2021, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Sessions of Council dated July 6, 2021 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., be approved.

That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.

That the staff report dated July 27, 2021, entitled Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Public Transit Stream Agreement from the Finance department, be received. That By-law 2021-057, a by-law to authorize the execution of the transfer payment agreement for investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Public Transit Stream, be passed. That the Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) with the Province of Ontario for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Public Transit Stream, be executed in accordance with By-law 2021-057.

That the Administration of Recreation and Culture Programs and Services Policy (MS-REC-004) be reconfirmed as approved, and updates to the related Administration of Recreation and Culture Programs and Services Procedure (MS-REC-004-001) be received.

That By-law 2021-115, a by-law to provide for the levying of payments in lieu of taxes for the year 2021 on Halton Healthcare Services Corporation and the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, as attached to the report of the Finance Department dated July 27, 2021, be approved.

That the recommendation contained in the confidential report dated July 27, 2021, from the Legal Department, be approved.

That the verbal update from the CAO be received.

That Council receive the report entitled “Transitioning to COVID-19 Interim Recovery Action Plan”. That Council adopt an interim 2021 Community Investment Funding Plan that supports neighbourhood groups, BIAs and sport organizations through their restart and provide community recognition with the following recommendations: That $18,500 of unspent 2020 funds be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for the Sport Development Grant program as a one time measure to allow for increased support of sport recovery efforts in 2021; That $52,000 of unspent 2020 funds be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for the Special Event Fee Waiver program as a one time measure to support community events and activity during the recovery in 2021; and That $6,000 of unspent 2020 funds be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for the Community Spirit Awards as a one time measure to recognize 2019 and 2020 nominations in 2021.

That the staff report, Bulk Loose Leaf Collection Program – Proposed Improvements from the Roads and Works Operations Department, dated June 22, 2021, be received. That the options to improve/expand the Bulk Loose Leaf Collection Program set out within this report, be

That the report “Gypsy Moth Mitigation Plan, August 9, 2021” dated July 27, 2021 from the Parks and Open Space department, be received. That the implementation of LDD egg mass removal from 2,358 municipal trees in the Fall of 2021 and at an estimated cost of $165,000 to be funded from Capital reserves, be approved. That staff prepare a 2022 LDD Management Program to be presented to the 2022 Budget Committee for consideration. That the Town continue to liaise with Conservation Halton and Ontario Parks in an effort to include areas under their jurisdictions in future aerial spray programs or other mitigation measures.

That the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated July 27, 2021, titled “Sign By-law – Sign Face Area Review”, be received. That staff be directed to undertake a review of the definitions contained within sign by-law 2018-153 relating to sign face area, sign face and sign structure ensuring the review considers: Guiding principles approved during the 2018-153 sign by-law review; Industry consultation; Current best practices in sign standards; and Options including: Removing sign structure from sign face area calculations Allowing increased sign face area where resident and safety impacts permit Creating simplified definitions and measurement protocols That staff report back to Council with options to address these considerations by October 2021.

That the requirements contained within the Terms of Reference for the Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee that requires a minimum of seven committee members be waived to allow for a minimum of six committee members, until a new citizen appointment is determined.

That the recommendation contained in the confidential report dated July 29, 2021, from the Legal Department, be approved.

That By-law 2021-119 to appoint Kalpana Rajgopalan as Deputy Fire Chief be approved.

That this committee rise and report.

That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

Council Minutes August 9, 2021 That By-law 2021-115, a by-law to provide for the levying of payments in lieu of taxes for the year 2021 on Halton Healthcare Services Corporation and the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, as attached to the report of the Finance Department dated July 27, 2021, be approved.

1. That Council receive the report entitled “Transitioning to COVID-19 Interim Recovery Action Plan”. 2. That Council adopt an interim 2021 Community Investment Funding Plan that supports neighbourhood groups, BIAs and sport organizations through their restart and provide community recognition with the following recommendations:  That $18,500 of unspent 2020 funds be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for the Sport Development Grant program as a one time measure to allow for increased support of sport recovery efforts in 2021; Council Minutes August 9, 2021  That $52,000 of unspent 2020 funds be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for the Special Event Fee Waiver program as a one time measure to support community events and activity during the recovery in 2021; and  That $6,000 of unspent 2020 funds be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for the Community Spirit Awards as a one time measure to recognize 2019 and 2020 nominations in 2021.

1. That the report “Gypsy Moth Mitigation Plan, August 9, 2021” dated July 27, 2021 from the Parks and Open Space department, be received. 2. That the implementation of LDD egg mass removal from 2,358 municipal trees in the Fall of 2021 and at an estimated cost of $165,000 to be funded from Capital reserves, be approved. 3. That staff prepare a 2022 LDD Management Program to be presented to the 2022 Budget Committee for consideration. 4. That the Town continue to liaise with Conservation Halton and Ontario Parks in an effort to include areas under their jurisdictions in future aerial spray programs or other mitigation measures. Council Minutes August 9, 2021

1. That the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated July 27, 2021, titled “Sign By-law – Sign Face Area Review”, be received. 2. That staff be directed to undertake a review of the definitions contained within sign by-law 2018-153 relating to sign face area, sign face and sign structure ensuring the review considers: a. Guiding principles approved during the 2018-153 sign by-law review; b. Industry consultation; c. Current best practices in sign standards; and d. Options including: i. Removing sign structure from sign face area calculations ii. Allowing increased sign face area where resident and safety impacts permit iii. Creating simplified definitions and measurement protocols 3. That staff report back to Council with options to address these considerations by October 2021.