Here are some highlights from the Caledon Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd.
Council approves 12th rezoning application
In June, Council approved the rezoning of 11 of 12 development applications to provide nearly 35,000 housing units in Caledon as it prepares to grow to 300,000 residents by 2051.
Rezoning of the 12th application, which was referred back to staff for further information, returned to Council on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Following the report back from staff, Council voted in favour of the rezoning.
Council increases push for GO Train Service in Bolton
Councillor Tony Rosa brought forward a motion to prioritize advocacy for a GO train station on Highway 50 in Bolton.
The proposed GO train line to Caledon had two stops: South Bolton/Hwy 50 and Macville.
The motion prioritized advocacy for the Highway 50 location because water and wastewater infrastructure to support high-density residential development is already in place.
With Council’s support, staff are working to update the approach for Highway 50 for the upcoming Association of Municipalities of Ontario advocacy conference in August.
Outdoor Maintenance Assistance Program
Council directed staff to update the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program and approved an annual budget of $150,000 starting in January 2025 to fund the grant program.
The program will also be expanded to include outdoor lawn and yard supports and renamed to the Outdoor Maintenance Assistance Program.
In September 2022, Caledon launched the program for residents based on financial eligibility criteria to support older adults and individuals with a physical disability with snow removal challenges.
Support for Family Doctors
Council received correspondence from the Town of Petrolia regarding Support for Family Doctors.
The correspondence included a recent resolution from the City of Belleville, requesting the province take immediate action to ensure family physicians are properly compensated and get relief from the administrative burden they are experiencing.
Council supported the Town of Petrolia and City of Belleville in their request, echoing the same challenges being faced by family doctors in Caledon.
