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Council
May 6, 2013
Declared interests
Councillor Knollwith respect to Item 1, clause 3 of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of April 30, 2013 - 2013 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, as it pertains to the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, as he is a member of the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area through his business corporation
What was decided (22 motions)
20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council dated April 15, 2013 and April 29, 2013, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of April 30, 2013, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 6 – Winter Maintenance Level of Service for Roads and Sidewalks.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the report, Winter Maintenance Level of Service for Roads and Sidewalks , from the Roads and Works Operations department, dated April 4, 2013, Item 6 of the Community Services Committee meeting of April 30, 2013, be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Referred
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of April 30, 2013, be approved. The Mayor called for a separate vote on Item 1, clause 3 – 2013 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, as it pertains to the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area in recognition of Councillor Knoll’s pecuniary interest.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report dated April 22, 2013, from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department regarding the 2013 Citizen Survey, be received.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2013-026 A by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2013. (Re: ASC Item 2) 2013-028 A by-law to amend By-law 2008-098, being a by-law to prohibit and regulate noise within the Town of Oakville. (Re: ASC Item 9) 2013-036 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Block L, Plan M-84, except Parts 15 to 23, Plan 20R-5404 - Mary Street). 2013-046 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the staff report, Timing of Harbours Master Plan , from the Parks and Open Space department, dated April 12, 2013, be received.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the staff report, Veterans Parking Permits , as outlined in the report from the Engineering and Construction department, dated February 19, 2013, be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the 2013 Street Light Capital Program, as detailed in the report from the Roads and Works Operations Department, dated March 25, 2013, be received; and 2. That the $25,000 approved in the 2013 budget for Lakeshore Road Gap Infilling be transferred to capital project 51631301 to be used for the 2013 Street Light Rehabilitation and LED Conversion program.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the Parking Operations 2012 Annual Report, as detailed in the staff report from the Engineering and Construction department, dated April 5, 2013, be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That Pedestrian Safety Improvement Opportunities along River Oaks Boulevard East, as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction department, dated March 25, 2013, be received; and 2. That accessibility ramps and pedestrian crosswalk lines be installed at the east and west legs of the intersection of River Oaks Boulevard East and Oak Springs Road.
Moved by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That the report, Winter Maintenance Level of Service for Roads and Sidewalks , from the Roads and Works Operations department, dated April 4, 2013, be received; 2. That the residential road plowing threshold be improved to 7.5 cm, commencing in 2013; and. 3. That the on-going funding requirements of approximately $250,000 for the 7.5 cm threshold be
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Referred
That the 2013 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $849,910, as shown in Appendix A, be approved; 2. That the 2013 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $318,945, as shown in Appendix B, be approved; 3. That the 2013 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $362,150, as shown in Appendix C, be approved; 4. That any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds within these budgets, be approved by the relevant Board of Management and that the approving resolution be provided to the Town Treasurer, or designate, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if further Council approval is required; and 5. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law. A separate vote was called on clause 3 in recognition of Councillor Knoll’s pecuniary interest.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That the Tax Levy By-law 2013-026, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the tax adjustments, summarized in Appendix A and detailed in Appendices B and C of the report from the Financial Operations department dated March 14, 2013 in the amount of $328,274.27 plus $1,222.35 in accrued late payment charges, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the request from Hamilton and Halton Alzheimer Foundation to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the report regarding the 2014 Municipal Election, dated March 22, 2013 from the Clerk’s department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the information provided in the report dated March 25, 2013 from the Financial Operations department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the Video Surveillance Policy (A-SEC-001), be reconfirmed as approved, and that the amended Video Surveillance procedure (A-SEC-001-001), be received. 2. That the Oakville Museum Policy (MS-REC-001) be approved, as amended and that the new Oakville Museum procedures: Collections Management (MS-REC-001-001), Conservation (MS-REC-001-002), Artifact Deaccessioning and Disposal (MS-REC-001-003), Exhibition (MS-REC-001-004), Interpretation & Education (MS-REC-001-005), and Research (MS-REC-001-006), be received. 3. That the Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Violence Policy (HR-MNG-005) be reconfirmed as approved, and that the Workplace Violence (HR-NMG-005-002) and the Management Overtime procedures (HR-MNG-009-001), be received. 4. That the former Building & Structure Encroachments or Occupations of Road Corridor Policy (10-03-02), be rescinded.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the staff recommendation to approve the purchase and sale agreement between the Town of Oakville and the potential purchaser of 2359 Yolanda Drive, be denied.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That By-law 2013-028, a by-law to amend the Noise By-law, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the 2013 Business Plan and Budget for Halton Court Services, as detailed in the report from the Financial Operations department dated March 28, 2013, be approved; and 2. That the City of Burlington on behalf of the Halton Municipal Partners be authorized to implement the recommendations contained within the 2013 Business Plan and Budget.