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Council
June 1, 2010
What was decided (35 motions)
31 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council dated May 17, 2010, and May 25, 2010, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 26, 2010, be approved subject to the separation of Item 6 - Sale of Town Owned Lands, to the rear of 2327 Bennington Gate, through to 2371 Bennington Gate, and including 90 Chancery Lane , and Item 8 – Westoak Trails Skateboard Park.
Moved by Councillor Chapin, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the recommendation of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 26, 2010, to refer Item 6 back to staff for further discussion with the abutting property owners be approved.
Moved by Councillor Khan, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Lost
That the following staff recommendation, as revised, regarding Item 6 of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 26, 2010, be approved: 1. That By-law 2010-115, a by-law to stop up and close for all purposes a portion of Lakeshore Road East, Parts 12 through 23, Reference Plan 20R-18616; be passed; 2. That the Legal Department be authorized to register By-law 2010-115 in compliance with the Municipal Act 2001 , provided there are no material objections; 3. That the lands known as Parts 1 to 22, Reference Plan 20R-18616 (the “Lands”), be declared surplus to the requirements of the Town of Oakville; 4. That the Legal Department be directed to give notice to the public of the proposed disposition of the lands in compliance with the Town of Oakville By-Law 1995-71; 5. That the Lands be approved for either sale or lease to the adjoining land owners at the option of each land owner; 6. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Leases of the Lands that do not materially impact the Agreements or Leases; 7. That staff be directed to give termination notice to any owner who does not wish to either purchase or lease the Lands at market value; (continued) 8. That up to $40,000.00 of the proceeds from the sale or lease of the Lands be transferred to a capital project to repair and rebuild the stone wall on Lakeshore Road East, with the balance of the proceeds to be transferred to the Community Infrastructure Develop
Moved by Councillor Chapin, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That consideration of Item 8 of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 26, 2010, be
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant 1
Deferred
That staff be requested to move the skateboard park from the Westoaks Trails Park to Palermo Park and that the required funding be allocated from the Capital Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 26, 2010, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That this meeting resolve into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That Council approve the following areas of focus for 2011: i. To enhance our natural environment. ii. To enhance our economic environment. iii. To have programs and services that are environmentally sustainable. iv. To continuously improve our programs and services. v. To provide outstanding service to our residents and businesses.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the resolutions as submitted by Oakville Hydro Corporation with regard to the following matters be approved: a. the acceptance of the consolidated financial statements of Oakville Hydro Corporation; b. the compensation for Directors of Oakville Hydro Corporation; and c. the appointment of auditors of the Oakville Hydro Corporation; and 2. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the Amended and Restated Shareholder Direction and Unanimous Shareholder Declaration (the “Shareholder Declaration”) dated June 1, 2010 with respect to Oakville Hydro Corporation be approved; 2. That Oakville Hydro Corporation’s By-Law No. 1, a by-law relating generally to the transaction of the business and affairs of Oakville Hydro Corporation (“By-Law No. 1”), be approved; 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Shareholder Declaration; and (continued) 4. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the By-Law No. 1 for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Oakville Hydro Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 3.4 (2) of the Procedure By-law, John Sawyer, President, Oakville Chamber of Commerce, be permitted to speak as a delegation regarding Item 4 – Health Protection Air Quality Initiative.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the report of the Town Solicitor and Director of Environmental Policy dated May 20, 2010, be received; 2. That By-law 2010-118, a by-law to amend By-law 2010-035, a by-law to assess and control the health effects of major emissions of fine particulate matter in the town of Oakville, be passed; and 3. That the Supplementary Submissions and Reference Material for Application for Review, dated April 12, 2010, submitted to the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario for consideration by the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to the provisions of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, be ratified.
Moved by Councillor Johnson 1
Carried
That Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, with respect to Item C-1.
Moved by Councillor Bird
Carried
That the resolutions submitted by Oakville Hydro Corporation with respect to the election of directors and the naming of the Chair of the Corporation be approved, and the Mayor, as Shareholder representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Oakville Hydro Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That this Committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2010-099 A by-law to provide a rebate of taxes for eligible property owners. ( Re: ASC Item 1 ) 2010-101 A by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law). (Re: CSC Item 2) 2010-107 A by-law to amend By-law 1965-10, a by-law providing for the use of parking meters. (Re: CSC Item 3) 2010-118 A by-law to amend By-law 2010-035, a by-law to assess and control the health effects of major emissions of fine particulate matter in the Town of Oakville. (Re: Council Item 4 ) 2010-120 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the request by Cucci Ristorante to enter into a license agreement with the Town of Oakville to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor, to permit the establishment of a seasonal outdoor patio within the Jones Street road allowance adjacent to 119 Jones Street, be approved; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a license agreement with the owners of Cucci Ristorante.
Moved by Councillor Robinson 1
Carried
That By-law 2010-101, a by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That By-law 2010-107, a by-law to amend By-law 1965-10 (by-law providing for the use of parking meters), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the Town discontinue the provision of a school crossing guard at the Douglas Avenue and Sheddon Avenue location following the completion of the 2009/2010 school season. 2. That the crossing guard displaced from this location be reassigned to other crossing locations or as a spare, as required within the Town. 3. That staff report back on the crossing guard warrant program, including updates to the warrants for each of the remaining 5 locations identified in the staff report dated May 10, 2010 from the Department of Roads and Works Operations, during the 2010/2011 school year, including multiple year warrant history for these locations, as available.
Moved by Councillor Robinson 1
Carried
That the report from the Department of Roads and Works Operations and the Legal Department, dated April 12, 2010, regarding the Bennington Gate Stone Wall and Adjacent Town Land, be received.
Moved by Councillor Chapin
Carried
That consideration of this matter be
Moved by Councillor Chapin
Referred
That the meeting proceed past the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2010-066, a by-law to amend By-law 1999-159 (The Parks By-law), be passed; 2. That the following Harbours fees be approved for implementation in 2010: a. a daily launch ramp pass of $15; b. an Oakville resident seasonal ramp pass of $120; c. a non-resident seasonal ramp pass of $132; and d. a commercial seasonal ramp pass of $300
Moved by Councillor Robinson 1
Carried
That the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of April 14, 2010, be received, as revised.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the minutes of the Transit Advisory Committee meeting of April 14, 2010, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the minutes of the Oakville Harbours Advisory Committee meeting of April 28, 2010, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2010-099, a by-law to authorize a 2010 tax rebate to eligible senior property owners, as attached to the report of the Finance Department dated May 17, 2010, be passed.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the Progress Report and Financial Results as at March 31, 2010, be received; 2. That the transfers to and from Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the Finance Department report dated April 19, 2010, be approved; (continued) 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund and close the capital projects as identified in the Finance Department report dated April 19, 2010; 4. That the Cornwall Road Construction capital project over expenditure be funded 92% from development charges and 8% from the capital reserve in accordance with the original project budget; and 5. That the Glenashton Park project funding be increased by $150,000 to complete the parking lot.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the funding request for a fire administration portable be
Moved by Mayor Burton
Referred
That the Occupational Health and Safety policy HR-MNG-005 be approved as amended in accordance with the April 30, 2010 report from the Human Resources Department ; 2. That the policy be re-titled the Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Violence policy HR-MNG-005; and 3. That the Workplace Violence procedure HR-MNG-005-002 be received as amended by the memorandum dated May 26, 2010 from the Director of Human Resources.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the following citizens be appointed to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee to serve for the 2010-2014 term of Council: Russell Browne George Horhota Mary Virginia MacLean Gary S. Burnstein, Alternate John P. H. Ford, Alternate