Council Highlights (March 29, 2022)

March 29, 2022 --  Council Highlights is a summary of major discussion items presented at Council meetings - circulated immediately following each meeting. You are encouraged to quote from and/or copy this information. Please refer to the minutes at caledon.ca/agenda for an official record of the meeting. 

Caledon new home to Golf Canada

Golf Canada is the National Sport Federation and the governing body for golf in Canada. It is proposing to locate all its activities and programs at TPC Toronto, here in Caledon. The proposal includes an estimated $27 million investment from private donors, Golf Canada, government and its local partner, creating approximately 475 jobs. Council passed a motion endorsing Golf Canada's request that the Region of Peel support their grant request for a total of $2.5 million dollars.

Golf Tournament to benefit seniors residence

Council adopted a recommendation to name Mayor Allan Thompson as chair of the 2022 Caledon Council Community Golf Tournament and to award 75 per cent of net proceeds – up to $75,000 – to Abbeyfield Caledon, a seniors residence in Caledon East.

Old Bolton Fire Hall renamed

The old fire station at 28 Ann Street in Bolton is being repurposed by the Town as part of its Downtown Bolton Revitalization Plan.  To reflect its new purpose as an anchor to attract people and entrepreneurs to the downtown, Council passed a motion to rename it “Humber River Centre.” The name is one of three options put forward by the Downtown Bolton Revitalization Task Force and reflects local geography, history and the unique characteristics of the site.

Visitor Management Task Force

Caledon has seen a large increase of day and weekend visitors to villages, hamlets and green spaces since the pandemic. To better manage this impact, the Town has established a Visitor Management Task Force to help support Caledon's residents, businesses and destinations in a sustainable and thoughtful way. Council adopted a recommendation to appoint seven Community Representatives and three Members at Large to the Task Force.

Indigenous Engagement

In response to the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Town has adopted an Indigenous Community Engagement Protocol.  Called “A Guide to Meaningful Engagement with Indigenous Neighbours,” the protocol will help guide land use planning. Council approved $50,000 to implement the protocol and support liaison initiatives.

Provincial election and Town priorities

The provincial election is June 2, 2022. The Town has a number of priorities it wishes to see advanced – affordable housing, broadband internet, climate change, and infrastructure – that require provincial action. Council adopted a report highlighting these priorities and a plan to advocate them to all candidates in the Dufferin-Caledon riding.

Noisy vehicle exhausts

For decades now Caledon residents have been negatively impacted by noisy vehicle exhaust systems. Council passed a motion urging the Province to take action, specifically to set a maximum of 80 decibels and to equip local police forces with decibel monitor devices.

Operating construction equipment on Sundays

In response to concerned residents, Council passed a motion to restrict the operation of any construction equipment on Sundays and statutory holidays between the hours of 8 p.m. one day to 8 a.m. the next day. Right now, the Town’s Noise By-law allows the operation of construction equipment from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.