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Council
May 16, 2011
What was decided (28 motions)
23 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council, dated May 3, 2011 and May 9, 2011, and the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council, dated May 9, 2011, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 10, 2011, and the confidential report of the closed session of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 10, 2011, be approved subject to the separation of Item C-1 - A Proposed/Pending Acquisition/Disposition of Land, which was
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Referred
That Item C-1 - A Proposed/Pending Acquisition/Disposition of Land, of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 10, 2011, be
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Deferred
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 10, 2011, be approved subject to the separation of Item 4 – Taxicab Report/By-law 2011-024, a by-law to amend Taxicab By-law 2005-025.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 10, 2011, regarding Item 4 – Taxicab Report/By-law 2011-024, a by-law to amend Taxicab By-law 2005-025, be approved. Moved by Councillor Knoll Seconded by Councillor Duddeck That consideration of the motion moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Lapworth, regarding Item 4 – Taxicab Report/By-law 2011-024, a by‑law to amend Taxicab By‑law 2005-025, of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 10, 2011, be
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Lapworth
Deferred
That the Integrity Officer be authorized to conduct an inquiry and report back to Council with respect to allegations 1 and 4 (improper use of influence by the Mayor, and cancellation of town meetings prior to the federal election) as listed in the formal integrity complaint filed on April 14, 2011, by Terence Young; and 2. That allegations 2 and 3 (receipt of gift by Councillor Khan, and slander of Mr. Young by the Mayor) as listed in the formal integrity complaint be dismissed. Waiving of Procedure Moved by Councillor Bird Seconded by Councillor Knoll That, in accordance with Section 1.2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure established in Section 6.3(3), be waived to set aside the foregoing motion in order to permit a delegation to speak to Item 1 – Integrity Officer Investigation Application.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck 1
Lost
That, in accordance with Section 1.2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure established in Section 6.1(2), be waived permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion upon its introduction this evening.
Moved by Councillor Damoff, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
WHEREAS the December 2010 Report of the Standing Committee on Health, An Examination of the Potential Health Impacts of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation , called on the Government of Canada to support long-term studies on the potential health impacts of exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation, and such studies have not yet been completed; WHEREAS radio communication towers emit electromagnetic radiation; WHEREAS municipalities have no jurisdiction over the placement of radio communications towers within their communities; and WHEREAS municipalities have no ability to apply broader consultation with the public than is required by Industry Canada; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Oakville request the federal government to take action to require these towers to have minimum setbacks from any sensitive land uses such as land zoned for residential purposes or land on which an educational facility, day nursery or long-term health care facility is located; THAT in the absence of federal action, the federal government allow municipalities to use their powers under the Planning Act to provide minimum setbacks from any sensitive land uses such as land zoned for residential purposes or land on which an educational facility, day nursery or long-term health care facility is located; THAT municipalities have the ability to require broader consultation prior to the placement of these towers; and further THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of
Moved by Councillor Damoff, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That staff be requested to submit a report to the Administrative Services Committee regarding the recommendations suggested by delegate Mary Saunders with respect to noise from auditory signaling devices (back-up beepers) on trucks, including: removing or turning down the volume on the beepers; installing warning devices in the trucks or the truck bays; routing trucks so they do not have to back up, at least at night; installing better soundproof barriers to completely block noise from the residents; and restricting the hours of operation.
Moved by Councillor Bird, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That Economic Development staff be requested to report back to Planning and Development Council on the methodology, scope, cost, and potential partnerships for undertaking a corporate business survey in Oakville in 2012.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2011-037 A by-law to provide a rebate of taxes for eligible property owners . (Re: ASC Item 2) 2011-043 A by-law to amend the Town of Oakville’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1984-63, as amended, to remove the Holding “H” Provision in Section 90B (H10) from the lands located on the west side of Millstone Drive (Fox Farm Developments Inc.) Z.1430.25. 2011-047 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 1, Plan 20R-12926; Part 5, Plan 20R-18435 - North Service Road East). (Re: CSC Item 1) 2011-051 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part of Lot 92, Plan 1009, as in Instrument No. 234355) - Chartwell Road. (Re: CSC Item 2) 2011-064 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That By-law 2011-047, a by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 1, Plan 20R-12926; Part 5, Plan 20R-18435 - North Service Road East) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That By-law 2011-051, a by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a partial release of Agreement HR658103.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That on-street parking prohibitions be implemented along Douglas Avenue between Sheddon Avenue and Spruce Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and 2. That staff be requested to undertake a comprehensive review of the functioning of all the roadways in the area including parking, traffic circulation and safety.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the plan to implement a pilot project for paid parking in the Bronte Village Commercial District be
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Deferred
That the public sale of derelict boats, as outlined in the report from the Parks and Open Space Department, dated April 6, 2011, be approved; and 2. That any revenue received from the public sale be deposited into the harbours reserve account.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the proposed resolution supporting Oakville’s participation in the ICLEI Climate Change Adaptation Initiative, attached as Appendix A to the April 20, 2011 Environmental Policy report, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the 2010 Oakville Road System Report as detailed in the staff report from the Department of Engineering and Construction, dated April 20, 2011, be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality with respect to Item C-1.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the matter be referred to Council without recommendation to allow Planning Services to provide further information regarding this item.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the tax adjustments, summarized in Appendix A and detailed in Appendices B and C of the report from the Finance Department dated April 1, 2011 in the amount of $312,362.33 plus $1,094.22 in accrued late payment charges, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2011-037, by-law to authorize a 2011 tax rebate to eligible senior property owners, as attached to the report of the Finance Department, dated April 1, 2011, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That tender T-5-2011 for the Linbrook Road Bridge Rehabilitation, as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction Department, dated April 21, 2011, be awarded to Carlington Construction Inc. of Stoney Creek, Ontario, for the tendered price of $528,940.00 (exclusive of HST); 2. That the project budget for the Linbrook Road Bridge Rehabilitation (under capital account 53360904) be increased by $375,000 and that the additional funding required be transferred from the Water Street Reconstruction project (capital account 53320703); and 3. That the project budget for the Lakeshore Road bridge at 16 Mile Creek (under capital account 53360705) be increased by $150,000 and that the additional funding required be transferred from the Water Street Reconstruction project (capital account 53320703) to fund emergency repair work on the Lakeshore Road and Rebecca Street bridge structures over 16 Mile Creek.
Moved by Councillor Bird 1
Carried
That the March 7, 2011 report from the Clerks Department entitled “Noise from auditory signaling devices (back-up beepers) on trucks”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That this meeting proceed past the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That By-law 2011-024, a by-law to amend By-law 2005-026 (The Taxicab Licensing By-law), be approved; and 2. That staff prepare an Ambassador Plate taxicab licence issuance model for consideration in September 2012.