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Council
November 19, 2012
What was decided (36 motions)
35 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council dated October 29, 2012 and November 12, 2012, and the confidential minutes of the closed sessions of Council dated October 29, 2012 and November 12, 2012, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Khan, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the recommendations of the Budget Committee meeting of November 12, 2012, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of November 13, 2012, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of November 13, 2012, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 3 – Trafalgar Township Historical Society Licence with Town of Oakville - 2431 Dundas Street West.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of November 13, 2012 regarding Item 3 – Trafalgar Township Historical Society Licence with Town of Oakville - 2431 Dundas Street West, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the November 19, 2012 presentation by Shelly Switzer, Director, Facilities and Construction Management be received.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the information in the report from Financial Operations dated October 16, 2012 relating to the 2012 Province-wide Reassessment Program be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the following appointments to Council’s Standing Committees, for the term December 1, 2012 to November 30, 2013, be approved: a. Administrative Services Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Bird Councillor Duddeck Councillor Johnston Councillor Khan Councillor Knoll Councillor Lapworth b. Community Services Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams Councillor Damoff Councillor Elgar Councillor Gittings Councillor Grant Councillor Robinson 2. That the following appointments be approved until the completion of the 2014 budget process: 2014 Budget Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams Councillor Elgar Councillor Johnston Councillor Lapworth 3. That appointments of members of Council to various other boards and committees for the term December 1, 2012 to November 30, 2013 be approved as follows: a. CAO Review Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams (Current Budget Chair) Councillor Elgar (Previous Budget Chair) Councillor Johnston (ASC Rep) Councillor Gittings (CSC Rep) b. Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Gittings Councillor Robinson c. Heritage Oakville Committee Councillor Duddeck Councillor Gittings d. Oakville Tourism Partnership Councillor Damoff e. United Way of Oakville Board of Directors Councillor Khan 4. That By-law 2012-104, a by-law to appoint members of Council to Boards and Committees for the term December 1, 2012 to November 30, 2013, be approved as revised to reflect the following appointments: a. Accessibility Advisory Committ
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Lapworth 1
Carried
That the November 7, 2012 report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services regarding Oakville Hydro be received, and that the recommendation contained in the confidential report dated November 7, 2012 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services regarding Oakville Hydro be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations with respect to Discussion Item 5, and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees with respect to Confidential Discussion Item C-2.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the report dated November 14, 2012, from the Human Resources department regarding the potential unionization of school crossing guards be received.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the November 15, 2012 report from Mayor Burton on the Redistribution of Federal Electoral Districts be received; and 2. That Mayor Burton be authorized to forward a letter to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission advising that the Town of Oakville supports the electoral district boundaries proposal contained in the Commission’s Notice dated November 9, 2012, which retains the electoral district of Oakville and proposes a revised electoral district to be named Oakville North-Burlington.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Johnston 1
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 Notice of Motion regarding Growing the Greenbelt, to be considered upon its introduction at the Council meeting of November 19, 2012.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Bird
Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Oakville and Halton Region have evaluated Growing the Greenbelt and the Town resolved on November 14, 2011 the following: That Oakville’s support for Ontario’s Growing the Greenbelt initiative to protect environmentally sensitive lands in the province be affirmed; and That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to amend the Greenbelt Plan to introduce policies that address the urban context including limitations on the full range of existing and new agricultural, agricultural-related secondary uses, normal farm practices and mineral aggregate operations. WHEREAS we understand that the Province is considering initiating consultation on adding the ‘Glenorchy lands’ to the existing Greenbelt Plan as Protected Countryside and Natural Heritage as well as introducing the establishment of a new designation of Urban River Valleys within the Greenbelt Plan; and WHEREAS the Town of Oakville has undertaken an extensive consultation with the Region of Halton and concluded that adding the Glenorchy lands to the existing Greenbelt as Protected Countryside, natural heritage would result in more permissive policies then is currently in place with the Town Official Plans; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Oakville support the inclusion of the Glenorchy lands within the Greenbelt Plan as Protected Countryside in the Natural Heritage area, so long as the Glenorchy lands are subsequently included in the new Urban River Valley designation once this
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Bird
Carried
That staff report on options to proactively reduce the number of illegal signs being placed on municipal boulevards and town property including municipal structures; and 2. That staff also be requested to review the Sign By-law and report on options to reduce sign clutter relating to the proximity and placement of first and third party mobile signs.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Khan 1
Carried
That staff be requested to prepare a report on the recent revisions to local improvement charges as contained in Ontario Regulation 322/12 that will allow municipalities to finance “energy efficiency works or renewable energy works” by property owners as a local improvement, such report to include, but not be limited to, the feasibility and costs associated with implementing a program in Oakville; and 2. That in preparing the report, staff consult with community organizations such as Go Local Oakville, and explore options for implementing an education and communications strategy as part of any program.
Moved by Councillor Damoff, seconded by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That, as the Standing Committee agendas are currently released to the public the Friday prior to the meeting, which may limit the public’s ability to fully review the agenda reports, staff be directed to report back on options to allow additional time for the public to review these agendas prior to the scheduled meetings.
Moved by Councillor Damoff, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That staff be requested to report back on the potential to amend the Noise By-law to revise the Saturday start time for the operation of any construction equipment, other than in connection with Residential Renovation, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That staff be requested to consult with the social services community on the appropriate alternatives before March 31, 2013; and that this report include, but not be limited to, consideration of the Special Purpose ticket media issued in Brampton to registered charitable organizations that deal with the at-risk population.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2012-098 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway - (Parts 5 and 6, Plan 20R-9043 - Lawson Street). (Re: CSC Item 1) 2012-102 A by-law to repeal Town of Oakville By-law 2008-192, a by-law to authorize fees or charges for certain services. 2012-104 A by-law to appoint members of Council to Boards and Committees effective December 1, 2012 until November 30, 2013. (Re: Item 3) 2012-107 A by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalties Program for Parking respecting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles. (Re: CSC Item 4) 2012-113 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Lapworth
Carried
That the overview presentation from the Deputy Treasurer on the 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets be received.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the report dated October 29, 2012 from the Parks and Open Space department on Harbours Mooring Slip Rates be received.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the rates and fees established in the rates and fees schedule attached as Appendix A to the October 4, 2012 report from the Finance Department be approved for implementation on January 1, 2013 and incorporated into the 2013 Operating Budget. 2. That as a result of the approval of the 2013 rates and fees, any required amendments to existing fee by-laws be presented directly to Council for consideration.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That By-law 2012-098, a by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Parts 5 and 6, Plan 20R-9043 - Lawson Street), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the Oakville Wildlife Strategy - Implementation Status Report from the Environmental Policy department, dated October 26, 2012, be received; and 2. That the continued implementation of the recommendations in the Oakville Wildlife Strategy be supported.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the report entitled Optimizing and Coordination of Town and Regional Traffic Signals , from the departments of Roads and Works Operations and Engineering and Construction, dated October 23, 2012, be received.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalties Program for parking infractions, as outlined in the report dated September 24, 2012, from the Engineering and Construction Department, be approved; 2. That administrative fees relating to the Administrative Monetary Penalties Program, as described in the report dated September 24, 2012, from the Engineering and Construction Department, be approved; 3. That By-law 2012-107, a by-law to establish a system for the Administrative Monetary Penalties Program, be approved; 4. That staff be directed to prepare a by-law to appoint a Hearings Officer to resolve disputes relating to the Administrative Monetary Penalties Program, for Council’s consideration in advance of implementing the Administrative Monetary Penalties Program; and 5. That staff be directed to prepare the necessary policy and procedure for Council’s consideration in advance of implementing the Administrative Monetary Penalties Program.
Moved by Councillor Robinson 1
Carried
That the acquisition of the lands identified as Part 3, Plan 20R-15274, as further described in the report dated September 11, 2012 from the Legal Department, 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 the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (Form 1) be executed and Notice (Form 2) be executed and served on the Registered Owners and published in respect of lands identified as PIN 24813-0144, Block 7, Part Lots A/B/C/F, Plan 1, Town of Oakville, running eastward off George Street, as more particularly identified in the report of the Legal Department dated October 1, 2012, for the purpose of maintaining and providing rear access to the properties abutting and fronting Lakeshore Road, all in accordance with the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended .
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the acquisition of the laneway identified as Part Lot 32, Block B, Plan 1, 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 the licence agreement between the Town of Oakville and the Trafalgar Township Historical Society be approved; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all requisite documentation in connection with the licence agreement; and 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the agreement that do not affect the substance of the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That the transfer to the Town of Oakville of Block 117, Plan 20M-706 on Woodridge Way, at no cost to the Town of Oakville, be approved; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all requisite documentation with respect to this transfer to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor; 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 the issue of Tow Truck Licensing be
Moved by Councillor Adams
Referred
That the Licence Agreement dated January 1, 2013, with the Bronte Harbour Yacht Club be approved; 2. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the Licence Agreement that does not affect the substance of the agreement; and 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Licence Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the report regarding Follow-up Review of Fire Prevention and Public Education, dated October 10, 2012 from the Director, Internal Audit be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of October 11, 2012, be received.