Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (34 motions)
29 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the special meeting of Council dated October 9, 2012, the minutes of the regular meetings of Council dated October 9, 2012 and October 22, 2012, and the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council dated October 22, 2012, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of October 23, 2012, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 3 – Draft Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Pla n and Item 6 – Downtown Oakville Parking Incentives for the 2012 Holiday Season .
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Damoff
Carried
That the recommendation of the Community Services Committee meeting of October 23, 2012, Item 3 – Draft Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan be approved, it being noted that page vi of the Executive Summary will be corrected as it refers to Splash Pads to indicate the area as south of Dundas Street.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Damoff
Carried
That the recommendation of the Community Services Committee meeting of October 23, 2012, regarding Item 6 – Downtown Oakville Parking Incentives for the 2012 Holiday Season, be approved. The Mayor transferred the Chair to Councillor Robinson in order to speak to this item. The Mayor resumed the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of October 23, 2012, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 4 – Gairloch Gardens.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Damoff
Carried
That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of October 23, 2012, regarding Item 4 – Gairloch Gardens, be approved. The Mayor transferred the Chair to Councillor Robinson in order to speak to this item. The Mayor resumed the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Adams
Lost
That the report dated October 2, 2012 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services be received; and 2. That staff be requested to: develop options 1 and 2 for Council’s future consideration; report on cost estimates of shoreline improvements and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance; and report on the Paletta Mansion’s cost of restoration, capacity, size, and the financial aspects of its operation and contemplated future work.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Bird 1
Carried
WHEREAS The Building Canada Plan and a number of important federal-provincial transfer agreements vital to Canada’s cities and communities will expire in March 2014; AND WHEREAS Federal investments over the last few years have helped to slow the decline of our cities and communities, and the Government of Canada has committed to develop a new long-term plan for municipal infrastructure funding in consultation with municipal and provincial/territorial governments; AND WHEREAS a seamless transition from the Building Canada Plan to a new long term plan is necessary to ensure that municipalities can continue planning their capital spending effectively; AND WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a campaign to ensure the new plan reflects municipal priorities across the country and asks its member municipalities to pass a Council resolution supporting the campaign; AND WHEREAS our community has continued significant infrastructure needs that can only be met through the kind of long-term planning and investment made possible by a national plan; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Oakville Council endorses the FCM campaign and urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to work with FCM to ensure the new long-term infrastructure plan meets the core infrastructure needs of cities and communities; THAT Oakville Council urge the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to ensure that the new long-term plan is fully in place when e
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That in accordance with Section 1.2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of Procedure be waived to permit consideration of the Notices of Motion regarding the following, to be considered upon their introduction at the Council meeting of October 29, 2012: a) Canada-China Investment Treaty; b) E-Bingo; and c) Old Bronte Road/Khalsa Gate Streetscape Plan Implementation.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
WHEREAS the Federal Government of Canada
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Tabled
WHEREAS on April 16, 2012, Council passed the following resolution with regard to the Charitable Gaming Centre Municipality Agreement / e-Bingo (clause 2 of item 2 of the April 11, 2012 Administrative Services Committee): “That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and other appropriate parties subject to incorporation of changes to: a) protect the Town’s requirement of product control; b) appropriate changes to the exit clauses; c) costs recovery; and d) appropriate reciprocity.” WHEREAS the Mayor and staff have been in contact with municipalities as requested by Council on August 8, 2012 to discuss strategies and seek collaboration on a common approach to seek changes to the OLG standard contract; WHEREAS the OLG has confirmed it will not incorporate any revisions to its standard Charitable Gaming Centre Municipality Agreement (CGCMA); WHEREAS local charities will be financially adversely affected if the Town does not agree to the current standard terms of the CGCMA; WHEREAS Council does not want video lottery terminals or slot machines (collectively “VLT’s) to be available for public use in the Town; WHEREAS in order to protect local charities from the above referenced financially adverse effects and in light of OLG’s refusal to revise the CGCMA, Council is willing to agree to the current standard terms of the CGCMA without amendments if the Town has reasonable assurances that VLT’s will not be introduc
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Damoff
Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the standard Charitable Gaming Centre Municipality Agreement (CGCMA) as provided by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG); and 2. That the OLG be advised that in signing this agreement, the Town of Oakville is relying on the OLG’s oral and written representations that neither video lottery terminals nor slot machines will be introduced into the Town pursuant to the CGCMA without Council’s prior consent. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Bird Seconded by Councillor Khan 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 with respect to the motion moved by Councillor Duddeck and seconded by Councillor Johnston regarding E-Bingo.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
WHEREAS two written representations (“Representations”) have been submitted by the OLG, dated March 16 and April 16, 2012, declaring that VLT’s will not be included in the modernization of charitable gaming; WHEREAS commitments (“Commitments”) have been received from the owner of the Delta Bingo Hall and the property owner of the facility at 483 Speers Road that VLT’s will not be introduced on the site without Council’s prior consent; and WHEREAS Council believes that the Representations and Commitments provide the Town with reasonable assurances that VLT’s will not be introduced pursuant to the CGCMA without Council’s prior consent; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that subject to the lease agreement between Bellven Investments Limited and Delta Bingo Inc. specifically referring to VLT’s as a preclusion as follows: The Lessee will not, under any circumstances, operate slot machines and/or VLT’s in the leased premises without the consent of Oakville Town Council; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the standard Charitable Gaming Centre Municipality Agreement (CGCMA) as provided by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG); That the OLG be advised that in signing this agreement, the Town of Oakville is relying on the OLG’s oral and written representations that neither video lottery terminals nor slot machines will be introduced into the Town pursuant to the CGCMA without Council’s prior consent.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That staff, in consultation with Halton Region Police Services, provide a report on the potential introduction of video surveillance cameras to address public safety in the Downtown Oakville, Kerr Village and Bronte Village Business Improvement Areas; such report to include but not be limited to: a) the costs of installation; ongoing maintenance; and ongoing operation; b) siting and number of cameras required; c) ownership of the equipment and related responsibilities relating to monitoring data/records retention /access to records etc.; d) privacy concerns; and e) liability.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Damoff
Carried
That staff be requested to report on the implications of extending the veterans parking permit program to include veterans under the age of 65.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2012-086 A by-law to amend By-law 2005-026 (The Oakville Taxicab Licensing By-law). (Re: ASC Item 2) 2012-091 A by-law to amend Town of Oakville ‘Animal’ By-law 2010-157. (Re: ASC Item 3) 2012-096 A by-law to amend 1981-66 (The Fire Route By-Law). (Re: CSC Item 2) 2012-106 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That this item be referred back to staff for further information.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the September 25, 2012 report from the Recreation and Culture Department, Parks and Open Space Department and Oakville Library entitled: Draft Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan , be received; 2. That the Draft Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan (PRLFMP) dated October 2012 (attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated September 25, 2012) be approved in principle; and 3. That the financial implications of the Master Plan recommendations be
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Referred
That this item be deferred.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That a single pad ice arena and current park facilities be retained at Trafalgar Park and that this be included as direction to the South Central Public Lands Study and that the need and options for a 14th arena be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Referred
That the Oakville Environmental Fund – Annual Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) Report dated October 9, 2012, be received.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the request from the Downtown Oakville BIA to be provided free public parking at Municipal Parking Lot 6A (former Post Office site) for the period November 16 – December 31, 2012, as outlined in the report dated October 3, 2012, from the Engineering and Construction Department, be denied.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That this meeting proceed past the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That in accordance with the provisions of Section 12(a) of the Health Protection Air Quality By-law 2010-035: a. the emissions of the proposed new Oakville Hospital be accepted as not likely to cause a significant public health effect in the town; and b. the application submitted by Ellis Don Carillion (NOH) Joint Venture with respect to the new Oakville Hospital facility be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix “D” of the October 2, 2012 report from the Environmental Policy and Legal departments.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Road Maintenance Agreement with Halton Region, for regional roads within the Town of Oakville, as detailed in the report from the Department of Roads and Works Operations, dated October 10, 2012, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the concurrence of the Region of Halton.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the report dated October 2, 2012 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services be received; and 2. That staff be requested to: develop options 1, 2 and 3 for Council’s future consideration; report on cost estimates of shoreline improvements and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance; and report on the Paletta Mansion’s cost of restoration, capacity, size, and the financial aspects of its operation and contemplated future work.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the acquisition of lands identified as Part of Lot 6, Block 86, Town of Oakville, be approved; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all requisite documentation in connection with the acquisition of this property; and 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale that do not affect the substance of the Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That By-law 2012-086, a by-law to amend the Taxicab By-law 2005-026, be passed. 2. That the matter of taxicab plate issuance be
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Referred
That By-law 2012-091, a by-law to amend Town of Oakville ‘Animal’ By-law 2010-157, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the September 26, 2012 report from the Clerk’s Department on the feasibility of holding bingo events in Town-owned facilities be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the updated Municipal Services – Accessibility Policy (MS-ACC-001), be approved, and the following procedures be received: a. Accessible Customer Service (MS-ACC-001-001) b. Planning Accessible Meetings (MS-ACC-001-002) c. Accessible Employment (MS-ACC-001-003) d. Accessible Information and Communications (MS-ACC-001-004) e. Accessible Transportation (MS-ACC-001-005). 2. That the new User Fees Policy (F-FPC-001) be approved and the new User Fees Procedure (F-FPC-001-001) be endorsed. 3. That the following former policies be rescinded: a. Parks and Recreation Policy No’s 08-03-03, 08-03-04, 08-03-05, 08-03-06 and 08-03-07 b. Parks Maintenance Policy No’s 08-04-02, 08-04-03, 08-04-05, 08-04-06, 08-04-08, 08-04-10, 08-04-11, 08-04-13 and 08-04-14 c. Public Works Administration Policy No’s 10-01-01, 10-01-02 and 10-01-04 d. Engineering and Construction Policy No’s 10-02-01, 10-02-06 and 10-02-08 e. Traffic Engineering & Operations Policy No. 10-04-01.
Moved by Councillor Damoff 1
Carried
That the report on Rates and Fees – Development Engineering, dated October 9, 2012, be received.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That a full cost recovery philosophy for the Committee of Adjustment fees, commencing January 1, 2013, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the Licensing & By-law Services Enforcement Strategy continue to: a. promote the achievement of compliance through mediation where the desired outcomes are seen to be attainable within a reasonable period of time; b. utilize zero tolerance methodology where an individual has a history of contravening the same by-law or where notice has been posted and the requirements of the town’s by-laws are clearly evident; and c. maintain priority status for responding to by-law violations which may jeopardize the health and safety of the community. 2. That re-inspection fees be approved for implementation under the Property Standards by-law and a further report be brought forward for consideration addressing applicable procedures and recommended fees. 3. That the remaining responses to the recommendations contained in the Director of Internal Audit’s review of the By-law and Licensing division of the Clerk’s Department be received.