The Oakville Record

Council

May 3, 2010

What was decided (25 motions)

25 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council dated April 19, 2010, reconvened April 20, 2010, and April 26, 2010, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Chapin
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of April 27, 2010, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of April 27, 2010, and the confidential report of the closed session of the Administrative Services Committee, dated April 27, 2010, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That this meeting resolve into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the annual stipend for directors of the Oakville Hydro Corporation, as approved by Council, be publicly released.
Moved by Councillor Khan
Carried
That this Committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Chapin
Carried
That as a follow up to the petroleum spill into Bronte Creek on March 11, 2010, staff be requested to consult with investigative authorities and provide feedback on the effect of the spill on the quality of drinking water to ensure that quality readings are meeting minimum standards, and on the environmental effects on the Bronte marsh, to ensure that wildlife and nesting sites are not suffering damage.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That staff be requested to prepare a report for the consideration of Council with an option to undertake a Heritage Conservation Area Study in accordance with Section 40, Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 , .with the goal of determining the feasibility of establishing a Palermo Heritage Conservation District.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2010-079 A by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2010. (Re: ASC Item 3) 2010-102 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the report entitled Eighth Line and Postmaster Drive Speed Cushion Pilot Project dated April 1, 2010 be received; 2. That staff be directed to implement pilot physical traffic calming treatments on Eighth Line and Postmaster Drive as outlined in Appendix D of the report for the year 2010; and 3. That staff monitor the area road network during 2010 (for speed, volumes and public/stakeholder comment) and report back to Council in 2011 with the results of the monitoring program for Council’s consideration of the impacts of the pilot physical traffic calming treatments as implemented.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the staff report dated April 1, 2010, from Transit Services to provide a PRESTO Farecard Update and Procurement Governance Agreement Extension, be received; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the ‘Extension to the GTA Fare System Procurement Governance Agreement’, subject to any minor amendments approved by the Town Solicitor; and 3. That staff be requested to report to the 2011 Budget Committee with respect to the impact of the introduction of the PRESTO Farecard.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the conversion of the pedestrian crossover control (PXO) to an intersection pedestrian signal (IPS) at the intersection of Old Abbey Lane and the driveway to Abbey Lane School, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the project file and the preferred planning alternative for the Linbrook Road over Lower Morrison Creek Bridge Rehabilitation – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, dated April 2010, be approved; and 2. That the notice of completion be published for this study in the local newspaper and the environmental study report be placed on the public record for the required 30 day review period.
Moved by Councillor Chapin 1
Carried
That the minutes of the Transit Advisory Committee meeting of March 10, 2010, be received.
Moved by Councillor Chapin
Carried
That the minutes of the Environmental Strategic Plan Advisory Committee meeting of March 24, 2010, be received.
Moved by Councillor Chapin
Carried
That the tax adjustments, summarized in Appendix A and detailed in Appendices B and C of the Finance Department report dated March 29, 2010, in the amount of $404,496.77 plus $18,400.10 in accrued late payment charges, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the 2010 assessment appeals initiated by the Town, be received.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the Tax Levy By-Law 2010-079, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Oliver
Carried
That the 2010 recommended budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $742,010.94, as shown in Appendix A of the Finance Department report dated February 3, 2010, be approved; 2. That the 2010 recommended budget for the Bronte Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $240,018, as shown in Appendix B of Finance Department report dated February 3, 2010, be approved; and 3. That the 2010 recommended budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $311,862.49, as shown in Appendix C of the Finance Department report dated February 3, 2010, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That the tax adjustments, summarized in Appendix A and detailed in Appendix B of the Finance Department report dated April 1, 2010, in the amount of $67,142.30, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That staff be authorized to confirm the Town’s interest in pursuing the potential acquisition of various Halton District School Board surplus properties.
Moved by Councillor Bird
Carried
That this Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to Item C-1.
Moved by Councillor Bird
Carried
That the confidential report dated April 21, 2010 from the Legal Department concerning DDR Landscape Contractors Ltd. litigation, be received.
Moved by Councillor Khan
Carried
That this meeting now adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Bird
Carried

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