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Council
May 7, 2012
Declared interests
Councillor Knollwith respect to the 2012 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, Item 2 of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 1, 2012, as it relates to the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area budget, as he is a majority shareholder and CEO of a company that is located in the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, and a member of the association
What was decided (26 motions)
25 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council dated April 16, 2012 and April 30, 2012, and the confidential minutes of the closed sessions of Council dated April 16, 2012 and April 30, 2012, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 1, 2012, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 1, 2012, and the confidential report of the closed session of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 1, 2012, be approved, subject to the separation of Clause 3 of Item 2 - 2012 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, in recognition of Councillor Knoll’s declaration of pecuniary interest.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 1, 2012, regarding Clause 3 of Item 2 - 2012 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the April 18, 2012 report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services regarding Oakville Hydro be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the resolution contained in the letter dated April 26, 2012, to the Commissioner of Corporate Services from Oakville Hydro Energy Services (OHESI), be approved with respect to the proposed acquisition and its related requirements, upon due diligence.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the May 2012 final report prepared by Dr. Robert Williams and the public input into the ward boundary review be received with thanks; 2. That Option 7B be approved as the new seven ward boundary configuration, to come into effect when an additional seat at Halton Region is achieved; and 3. That the necessary by-law to implement this decision be presented and passed at the appropriate time.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, with respect to Item C-2.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Damoff
Carried
That the confidential report of the Legal Department, dated May 3, 2012, regarding geothermal drilling in southeast Oakville be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That staff be requested to bring forward a report to a future Community Services Committee meeting on limiting the use of amplified sound systems associated with the Oakville Longhorns home games at Bronte Athletic Field Park after 5:00 pm.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That staff be requested to bring forward a report to a future Community Services Committee meeting for a fish weighing facility at Bronte Harbour to facilitate the weighing and storage of fish caught by local fisherman or as part of any fish related derby in lake Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2012-020 A by-law to amend By-law 1981-66 (The Fire Route By‑law). (Re: CSC Item 3) 2012-024 A by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2012. (Re: ASC Item 1) 2012-029 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 1, Plan 20R-1982 – Lakeshore Road West). (Re: CSC Item 1) 2012-033 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 2, Plan 20R-12353 - Oak Park Boulevard; Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 20R-12060, and Parts 9, 10 and 11, Plan 20R-12353 - Taunton Road). (Re: CSC Item 2) 2012-041 A by-law to amend By-law 1990-24 - A by-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. 2012-049 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That By-law 2012-029, a by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a pubic highway (Part 1, Plan 20R-1982 - Lakeshore Road West), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That By-law 2012-033, a by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 2, Plan 20R-12353 – Oak Park Boulevard; Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 20R-12060, and Parts 9, 10 and 11, Plan 20R-12353 – Taunton Road), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That By-law 2012-020, a by-law to amend By-law 1981-66 (The Fire Route By-law), incorporating fire routes as approved by the Fire Department, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the 2011 Annual Water Resources Program and Monitoring Report, as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction Department, dated April 4, 2012, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the 2011 Shoreline Inventory and Assessment Study, as detailed in the report dated April 4, 2012, from the Engineering and Construction Department, be received; and 2. That the study priorities outlining recommended remedial measures be
Moved by Councillor Robinson 1
Referred
That the Tax Levy By-law 2012-024, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the license agreements between the Town of Oakville and Hydro One Networks Inc. for Pt. Lot 4, Con. 2, S.D.S. (Sherwood Heights Drive); Pt. Lot 14-17, Con. 2, S.D.S. (Upper Middle Road East); Pt. Lot 13 & 14, Con. 1, S.D.S (Upper Middle Road East/Glenashton Drive) be approved; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the license agreements; and 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the license agreements which do not affect the substance of the agreements.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That the request from Burl-Oak Theatre Group to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the 2011 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $837,350, be approved; 2. That the 2011 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $294,928, be approved; and 3. That the 2011 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $351,505, be approved. The Chair called the vote on clauses 1 and 2.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That the report dated May 1, 2012, from the Human Resources department regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Compliance Update, be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the 2011 Accomplishments and 2012 Workplan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the Town Solicitor, or designate, be delegated the authority to approve utility easements on town-owned lands that are required for the purpose of servicing those lands or the buildings located thereon. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the easement agreements upon the recommendation of the Town Solicitor, or designate.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That this Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land with respect to Item C-2.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the recommendation contained in the confidential report from the Legal Department, dated April 26, 2012, be received.