Regional Council

THAT the Minutes of following Meetings of Regional Council be confirmed: Regular Meeting of Regional Council No. 1 6 -23 held Wednesday, June 14 , 2023 Council Workshop – Walking Tour held Wednesday, July 5, 2023

WHEREAS an important part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board work happens through its standing committees and forums; WHEREAS according to FCM bylaws and governance policies, non-board members are invited to apply for a limited number of positions to serve on select standing committees and forums that contribute to the work of the FCM Board; WHEREAS applicants must be an elected municipal official holding office with an FCM Municipal or Affiliate Member, in good standing, and must submit a copy of a resolution or other written consent from their municipality authorizing them to sit on FCM Standing Committees and Forums; WHEREAS the FCM President makes committee appointments based on applicants' experience, expertise and interests, as well as the need to balance regional, community size and demographic representation on each committee; WHEREAS FCM does not cover any costs associated with travelling to or attending Standing Committee or Board of Director meetings. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton endorses Councillor Clark Somerville to participate on FCM Board Standing Committees and Forums for the 2023-2024 term; and THAT Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Clark Somerville attending FCM’s 2023-2024 Board Standing Committees and Forums as well as Board of Director meetings which take place in September, November and March; and THAT the Regional Clerk forward the resolution indicating Re

WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and WHEREAS FCM Committee members contribute substantially to the policy function of FCM and are an important venue to promote the interests of Halton Region; WHEREAS FCM has called for applications from its members for membership on committees; WHEREAS the need for broad geographic representation at committee meetings means Halton Region should put forward only one representative for committees; BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton endorse Councillor Sameera Ali for appointment to FCM’s committees for the period starting in July 2023 and ending June 2024; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Sameera Ali attending FCM meetings; AND THAT the Regional Clerk forward the resolution indicating Regional Council’s support to FCM in order to qualify Councillor Ali to stand for appointment to FCM Committees.

THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit delegations by the following individuals: Carolyn Milford, Eleanor Carrara and Dr. David Steele, Plant Based Cities Movement , re: Notice of Motion from Councillor Tom Adams and Mayor Rob Burton re: Food System and Potential Impacts on Climate Change Hart Jansson, HACEN, re: CA-05-23 - Halton Region 2023-2026 Strategic Business Plan Nick Morrison, Safe Streets Halton, re: PW-24-23 - 2022 Transportation Progress Report , PW-28-23 - Community Safety Zone Implementation and CA-05-23 - Halton Region 2023-2026 Strategic Business Plan

THAT all memoranda, correspondence and information included in the Agenda and Meeting Cycle Addenda for the Council Meeting held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 and distributed at the meeting be received for information , including: Memorandum from the Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health re: Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) Resolution Session, 2023 Annual General Meeting Memorandum from the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer re: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2023 Budget and Business Plan from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Memorandum from the Regional Clerk re: New Integrity Commissioner - Suzanne Craig

THAT Report No. MO-15-23 re: Halton Region Emergency Services Tiered Response Agreement be

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

THAT all remaining items in the Administration and Finance portion of the agenda excepting LPS59-23 be approved as presented.

WHEREAS communities around the world, including Halton Region, have declared a climate emergency and are working to advance strategies to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change; WHEREAS, In Canada, the cities of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are part of the C40, a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities that are working to confront the climate crisis through an inclusive, science-based and collaborative approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through targeted climate actions. WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. WHEREAS, the IPCC has highlighted that: The current food system (production, transport, processing, packaging, storage, retail, consumption, loss and waste) feeds the great majority of world population and supports the livelihoods of over 1 billion people. Observed climate change is already affecting food security through increasing temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and greater frequency of some extreme events. Fruit and vegetable production, a key component of healthy eating, is also vulnerable to climate change. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT The Regional Municipality of Halton: Evaluate the potential for increasing plant-based food options in Halton Regional facilities and during Regional events, with the aim of increasing healthy eating options, in alignment with Canada’s Food Guide, for staff and visit

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. 49-23 – A by-law to amend By-law No. 1984-1, as amended, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of Halton. Reference: Reports PW-28-23 and PW-29-23 , Regional Council , July 12, 2023. By-law No. 50-23 – A by-law to provide for the making of an application for approval to expropriate all right, title and interest (fee simple), limited interests in perpetuity (permanent easements) and 3-year temporary limited interests (temporary easements) in the City of Burlington and the Town of Oakville, in The Regional Municipality of Halton, as more particularly described in Schedule "A" to this By-law. Reference: Report LPS52-23, Regional Council, July 12, 2023.

THAT By-law No. 51-23 be now READ, PASSED, SIGNED by the Regional Chair and Clerk, the Corporate Seal affixed thereto and numbered as follows: By-Law No. 51-23 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

THAT Council does now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 13 , 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Regional Chair.

THAT all reports in the Health and Social Services portion of the agenda be approved as presented , except: MO-15-23 - Halton R egion Emergency Services Tiered AS

THAT Report No. LPS52-23 - Property Matter, City of Burlington and Town of Oakville (R2671B and R2672B) (CONFIDENTIAL) be approved as presented