Regional Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Regional Council No. 05-21 held Wednesday, April 21 , 2021 be confirmed.

THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit delegations by the following individuals: Tyler Henry and Alexis Graham, Oakville students

THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to bring forward the Notice of Motion from Mayor Rob Burton and Councillor Lisa Kearns re: Inclusive Learning Environment for consideration at this time.

WHEREAS Halton’s Regional Council strongly condemns racist and inflammatory language across Halton Region; WHEREAS the Halton Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Charter was developed by the Halton Equity and Diversity Roundtable which is a collaborative group committed to building systemic inclusion and equity in Halton, and the Charter’s vision is “An inclusive community where individuals are valued, respected, and empowered to reach their potential”; WHEREAS anti-Black racist vandalism was reported at White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville on March 29, 2021; WHEREAS some Halton students feel that current protocols and procedures are insufficient or are not enforced within their schools; WHEREAS all students should be protected from racism and hateful language within their schools and racism and discrimination in schools is not only a school issue but also a community issue; WHEREAS local Oakville students Tyler Henry and Alexis Graham have consulted with fellow students at White Oaks Secondary School and have developed policy proposals that focus on schools enforcing existing policies, mandatory racial sensitivity learning and accountability for online racism in order to support and help students feel safe in their school environment; WHEREAS Stuart Miller, the Director of Education, Jewel Amoah , Human Rights and Equity Advisor and Rob Eatough , Superintendent of Education at the Halton District School Board (HDSB) met with Tyler Henry and Alexis Graham to discuss their conc

THAT all memoranda, correspondence and information included in the Agenda and Meeting Cycle Addenda for the Council Meeting held Wednesday, May 19, 2021 and distributed at the meeting be received for information , including: Memorandum from the Commissioner of Legislative and Planning Services and Corporate Counsel re: Letter Received from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing outlining requirements for Official Plan Reviews

THAT all reports in the agenda and meeting cycle addenda and distributed prior to the meeting for the Council Meeting of May 19, 2021 be introduced for consideration.

THAT all reports in the Planning and Public Works portion of the agenda be adopted as presented .

THAT all reports in the Administration and Finance portion of the agenda be adopted as presented .

THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to introduce and consider a Motion from Mayor Rob Burton and Councillor Cathy Duddeck re: Preserving Our Local Media.

WHEREAS a healthy, professional news media is essential for the proper functioning of civil society and democracy at the local, regional, federal and international levels; WHEREAS Canadians have

THAT the following By-laws be now READ, PASSED, SIGNED by the Regional Chair and Clerk, the Corporate Seal affixed thereto and numbered as follows: By-law No. 19-21 - A by-law to authorize the Sale of Ten year Instalment Debentures of The Regional Municipality of Halton in the aggregate principal amount of $20,120,000.00. Reference: Report FN-19-21, Regional Council May 19, 2021 By-law No. 20-21 - A by-law to authorize the Issue of Ten year Instalment Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $6,685,000.00 for Capital Works of The Corporation of the City of Burlington. Reference: Report FN-19-21, Regional Council May 19, 2021. By-law No. 21-21 – A by-law to authorize the Issue of Ten year Instalment Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $12,335,000.00 for Capital Works of The Corporation of the Town of Milton. Reference: Report FN-19-21, Regional Council May 19, 2021. By-law No. 22-21 – A by-law to authorize the Issue of Ten year Instalment Debentures in the principal amount of $1,100,000.00 for a Capital Work of The Corporation of the Town of Oakville. Reference: Report FN-19-21, Regional Council May 19, 2021. By-law No. 23-21 – A by-law to provide for the Borrowing of the aggregate of the principal amounts authorized by By-laws Numbered 20-21, 21-21 and 22-21 in the principal amount of $20,120,000.00 and for the Issuing of one series of Ten year Instalment Debentures therefor. Reference: Report FN-19-21, Regional Council May 19, 2021. By-law No. 24-21 – A by

THAT By-law No. 27-21 be now READ, PASSED, SIGNED by the Regional Chair and Clerk, the Corporate Seal affixed thereto and numbered as follows: By-Law No. 27-21 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of this Council Meeting held Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

THAT all reports in the Health and Social Services portion of the agenda be adopted as presented