The Oakville Record

Council

July 8, 2013

What was decided (43 motions)

38 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council, dated June 17, 2013 and July 2, 2013, and the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council, dated July 2, 2013, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Khan, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the remaining registered delegations and consideration of Item 4 of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of July 3, 2013, the Linbrook Public School Site, be
Moved by Councillor Lapworth, seconded by Councillor Khan
Deferred
That the recommendations of the 2014 Budget Committee meeting of June 25, 2013 reconvened July 4, 2013, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the following recommendation regarding Item 7 of the Community Services Committee meeting of July 3, 2013, Metrolinx Investment Strategy, be approved: 1. That the report on the Investment Strategy by Metrolinx, dated, June 17, 2013 be received; 2. That the Metrolinx Investment Strategy be supported in principle; 3. That Metrolinx be encouraged to better match funding sources with those who benefit most; 4. That Metrolinx be advised that the Town of Oakville opposes any impact on property taxes by capital or operating expenses of the Big Move projects; 5. That the Province and Metrolinx be requested to continue to work with the municipalities in bringing clarity to elements of the recommendations noted in this report; and 6. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metrolinx, the Region of Halton, GTHA municipalities, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing , the Minister of Finance, the local MPPs and AMO.
Moved by Councillor Damoff, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the remaining recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of July 3, 2013, be approved, it being noted that the memorandum requested in clause 2 of the recommendation regarding Item 1, By-law 2013-045 - A By-law to Amend By‑law 1981-66 (The Fire Route By-law), had been distributed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of July 3, 2013, and the confidential report of the closed session of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of July 3, 2013, be approved, subject to the exclusion of Item 4, Linbrook Public School Site, having been
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Khan
Deferred
That the departmental presentation from Douglas Carr, Town Solicitor, be
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Lapworth
Deferred
That the report dated June 17, 2013, from Strategy, Policy and Communications be received.
Moved by Councillor Khan, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the acquisition of lands identified as Part 16 on Schedule “A”, and as further described in the report dated July 3, 2013, be approved; 2. That the acquisition of the Town’s requirements, being Parts 15, 17 and 18 on Schedule “A” from the properties at 2024, 2056 and 2084 Upper Middle Road East as set out in the Confidential Appendix “B”, be approved; 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all requisite documentation in connection with the acquisition of these properties; and 4. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the agreements of purchase and sale which do not affect the substance of the agreements, and to take all necessary steps to conclude the transactions.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Khan 1
Carried
That the Oakville Hydro Corporation resolution contained in the confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated June 27, 2013, regarding Geo-exchange systems be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the 2013 Council and Standing Committee Schedule be amended to reschedule the November 11 th Planning and Development Council to take place on November 12 th , and the November 12 th Standing Committees to take place on November 13 th .
Moved by Councillor Khan, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the key comments and recommendations contained in the July 4, 2013 report of the Environmental Policy department regarding Regional Energy Planning and Siting for Large Energy Infrastructure Projects in Ontario be endorsed; 2. That the Mayor be requested to provide a letter, prior to the July 12th deadline, to the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) on the Regional Energy Planning and Siting for Large Energy Infrastructure Projects in Ontario, based on the key points identified in this report and further outcomes resulting from the July 9, 2013 Oakville OPA/IESO consultation sessions; 3. That Town of Oakville staff provide technical comments, prior to the July 12, 2013 deadline, on regional planning and siting of large energy infrastructure in Ontario, to the OPA and IESO, based on this report, other reports related to this matter endorsed by Council and further comments resulting from the Oakville OPA/IESO consultation session to be held on July 9, 2013; and 4. That the report be circulated to the municipalities in Halton Region, the City of Mississauga, and the local Members of Provincial Parliament.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Khan 1
Carried
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 to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion upon its introduction this evening.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
WHEREAS Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge) is seeking approval from the National Energy Board (NEB) for the flow reversal between North Westover in Hamilton and Montreal to an eastward direction and capacity expansion to 300,000 barrels per day of the existing Line 9 pipeline, including an allowance for the transportation of heavy crude oil products; WHEREAS the NEB, as the responsible federal agency regulating pipelines, energy development and trade in Canada, issued a Hearing Order, convening a public hearing for this project; WHEREAS Environment Canada reports that one drop of oil can render up to 25 litres of water unfit for drinking; WHEREAS Environment Canada reports that oil products are harmful to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; WHEREAS the pipeline integrity and other preventative and emergency response measures are paramount to minimizing the likelihood of a release and for the protection of the community and the environment; WHEREAS failure of the pipeline will lead to oil products release into the environment and contamination of our waterways and potentially Lake Ontario; and WHEREAS currently only one remote controlled isolation valve is located in the Region of Halton along the Enbridge Line 9 pipeline; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Enbridge be requested to install isolation valves on each side of watercourses to provide enhanced environmental protection and improve the potential for minimization of environmental contamination of our waterways and potentia
Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That staff be requested to report back on possible means and in what situations the Town of Oakville might offer assistance to municipalities which have experienced a disaster.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That staff be requested to report on options to either increase the setback requirements under the Open Burning By-Law (Section 2.2 f) or ban open air burning in urban areas.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to confidential Item C-1.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That Human Resources department report dated July 8, 2013, regarding labour relations be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2013-045 A by-law to amend 1981-66 (The Fire Route By-law). (Re: CSC Item 1) 2013-067 A by-law to repeal By-law 2012 -107, a by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalties Program for Parking respecting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles, as revised. (Re: CSC Item 2) 2013-069 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 1.2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure established in Section 3.4(1) be waived to permit the delegations to be considered out of order.
Moved by Councillor Damoff, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of July 3, 2013, regarding Item 4 – Linbrook Public School Site, be approved. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Adams Seconded by Councillor Knoll That Council 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 Administrative Services Committee Item 4 – Linbrook Public School Site.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Bird
Carried
That staff be authorized to negotiate with the proponent, the option to lease or the option to purchase the former Linbrook Public School site for the purpose of a private boys school, and thereafter select whichever option will best maximize the financial value to the town, afford the best protection to the local neighbourhood, and best secures the following interests and considerations: a) traffic controls for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and crossings; b) optimum length of any lease and no sub-leasing clause, if applicable; c) heritage protection; d) enrollment capping of schools on Linbrook Road; e) expansion limits; f) hours of operation; g) activities and types of operation; h) noise control; i) residential uses; j) enforcing the promises from St. Mildred's Lightbourn School; k) public access to school lands; l) improvements to property, responsibility of lessee; and m) a mandatory requirement that any changes or improvements to the site be subject to site plan control and town approval.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Bird
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2013-070 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Khan
Carried
That the 2014 Budget be prepared with an overall tax increase of 1.5 % and that staff work with the Budget Chair to respond to questions that may arise between now and when staff report back in November 2013, and that the Council meeting of December 9, 2013 be moved to December 16, 2013; and 2. That staff prepare options on the financial impact with respect to the following items being included in the 2014 capital budget: a) Shell Park tennis courts; b) Nautical Court Basketball Facility c) Bronte Library; d) identify Ward 1 projects that could be replaced to permit these additional options without undo impact on the taxpayer. 3. That staff report on the implications of moving forward work on the Oakville arena.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That the draft 2014 Capital Budget and Long-term Forecast be received and used as the basis for the 2014 Capital Budget and forecast.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That staff enter into formal discussions with the YMCA of Oakville for a possible partnership with the town for the development of a community centre as part of the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex at North Park, based on guiding principles as outlined in the June 5, 2013 Community Partnership Projects Update report from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. 2. That staff continue discussions with the Oakville Gymnastics Club (OGC) and the Oakville Soccer Club (OSC) for possible joint partnership with the town at North Park based on the same principles in the current agreements for the Pine Glen Indoor Soccer Centre and the Gymnastics facility at the Glen Abbey Community Centre. 3. That staff continue discussions with the Oakville Aquatics Club (OAKs), to explore alternative aquatic training facilities including but not limited to a smaller 50m pool venue, (without spectator seating), and that staff report back on such a facility, with capital and operating impacts, at the same time that the report on the Revised North Park Master Plan comes forward as per clause 4. 4. That at the conclusion of the Revised North Park Master Plan study and based on discussions with the Halton District School Board, YMCA, OGC and OSC, staff bring forward a report, to a future Community Services Committee meeting, that identifies the terms of an agreement or a memorandum of understanding, (MOU), for a potential partnership, for the completion of Sixteen Mile Sports Complex with potential co
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That By-law 2013-045, being 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; and 2. That staff be requested to provide a memorandum of explanation at the July 8, 2013 Council meeting regarding: the ‘Fire Route No Parking’ signage located in front of parking spaces at various locations throughout the town; and the reason for deleting the fire route at the New Central Public School.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That By-law 2013-067, a by-law to repeal By-law 2012 -107, being a by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalties Program for Parking respecting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles, be passed as revised.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report on the Halton Watershed Report Card 2013 – Conservation Halton, from the Environmental Policy Department, dated June 21, 2013, be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the staff report Fox Run Circle – Parking and Traffic Concerns , from the Engineering and Construction Department, dated May 21, 2013, be received; and 2. That the request to implement no parking at any time prohibitions, along the inner side of the right angle corner adjacent to #3343 Fox Run Circle, be denied.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the staff report Queen Elizabeth Way / Highway #403 Transportation Study Report , from the Engineering and Construction Department, dated June 17, 2013, be received; and 2. That Town Council support the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s recommended preferred plan to widen the Queen Elizabeth Way from Trafalgar Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard, and also Highway #403 from the Queen Elizabeth Way to Winston Churchill Boulevard.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the report from the Parks and Open Space department, dated May 24, 2013, be received.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That this meeting proceed past the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report dated June 17, 2013, from the Community Development and Community Services Commissions, be
Moved by Mayor Burton
Referred
That the easement agreement between the Town of Oakville (Town) and Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. (Oakville Hydro) at 1150 Nottinghill Gate, being Nottinghill Park, be approved. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all requisite documentation for this agreement. 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the agreement which do not affect the substance of the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Johnston 1
Carried
That the Clerk’s department report dated June 5, 2013 regarding Liquor Licensing – Special Occasion Permits, be received.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the supplementary report on the ServiceOakville contact centre from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department, dated June 20, 2013, be received; and 2. That the town implement a six month pilot project for Option 1 by asking callers to consent to sharing their request and personal contact information with the Office of the Mayor and their two ward councillors, so that they have this contact information should they wish to discuss their request with them.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the staff recommended land use option in the Planning Services report (PD-024-13), dated February 28, 2013, and entitled South Central Public Lands Study – Final Recommendations and Next Steps , for the Linbrook Public School site be endorsed and staff be directed to undertake the implementation steps for that site.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town, Halton District School Board and the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde be endorsed and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the MOU attached to the report from the Commissioner of Community Development, dated June 24, 2013. 2. That the town initiate the rezoning and consent process in order for Council to further consider the concept plan attached to the MOU. 3. That the purchase of the soccer fields be funded from the Parkland Reserve Fund. 4. That the costs for the various studies to complete the rezoning and the consent process be funded from the corporate contingency account.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That Option 4 be approved, as revised to schedule Council, Planning and Development Council and Standing Committee meetings to Monday evenings within a four week cycle leaving the 4 th Monday free commencing January 2014; and 2. That the necessary amendments to the procedure by-law be brought forward and the notice requirements under the Public Notice and Engagement Policy be waived with regard to this amendment.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That this Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to Item 7.
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Carried
That the appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) and the Oakville Public Library Board (OPLB) be
Moved by Councillor Johnston
Deferred

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