Council

That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council dated June 29, 2015, be approved as revised, and that the minutes of the regular meeting of Council dated July 6, 2015 and the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council dated July 6, 2015, be approved.

That Fraser Damoff be permitted to be heard as a delegation as his name did not appear on the Council agenda, in accordance with Section 3.4(2) of the Procedure By-law.

That the presentation regarding Item 5 – Transit Service Review and Five Year Plan of the Community Services Committee meeting of July 14, 2015, be given at this meeting.

That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of July 14, 2015, be approved.

That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of July 14, 2015 and the confidential report of the closed session of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of July 14, 2015, be approved.

That Councillor Lishchyna be appointed to the Administrative Services Committee until November 30, 2015.

WHEREAS there are currently three licensed Bed and Breakfast Establishments operating in Oakville; WHEREAS the licences for Bed and Breakfast Establishments expire in August; WHEREAS the current licensing fees are not prorated and non-refundable; and WHEREAS the three licensed Bed and Breakfast establishments have raised concerns regarding an unfair disadvantage because of new technologies and forms of short term rentals; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the licence renewal fees for the three currently licensed Bed and Breakfast Establishments be waived until the revised licensing by-law and associated fees are approved.

That the report on the Blue Dot Campaign from the Environmental Policy department dated July 10, 2015, be received.

WHEREAS the Town of Oakville understands that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the well-being of our community; WHEREAS Council’s Strategic Plan comprises a community building framework focused on good governance, environmental leadership, economic growth, fiscal sustainability and outstanding service to residents with a vision to be the most livable town in Canada, including priority actions to: · ensure equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens within the town, preventing the development of pollution “hot spots”; · ensure infrastructure and development projects protect the environment, including air quality; · address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaption measures; · responsibly increase density; · prioritize walking, cycling and public transit as preferred modes of transportation; · ensure adequate infrastructure for the provision of safe and accessible drinking water; · promote the availability of safe foods; · reduce solid waste and promote recycling and composting; and · establish and maintain accessible green spaces in all residential neighbourhoods; WHEREAS the town has long demonstrated leadership in the area of environmental sustainability and citizen engagement in evidence-based decision-making through many strategic plans, policies, programs and initiatives; WHEREAS the town has taken actions and will continue to consider appropriate actions when deemed necessary to protect the health, safet

That the following by-laws be passed: 2015-071 A by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalties System respecting the parking, standing or stopping of vehicles. (Re: CSC Item 4) 2015-083 A by-law to repeal By-law 1993-158, a by-law to license and regulate places of amusement. (Re: ASC Item 1) 2015-084 A by-law to appoint a Member of Council to act from time to time in place and stead of the Mayor and to repeal By-law 2014-135. 2015-085 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.

That a Release of Encroachment Agreements 744523 and HR1272333 be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.

That the Oakville Environmental Fund (OEF) - Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) Annual Report from the Environmental Policy Department dated June 29, 2015, be received.

WHEREAS the Town of Oakville supports the resolution adopted by West Vancouver regarding gas pump labelling with climate change warnings; WHEREAS there is evidence that combustion of petroleum products such as gas and diesel in vehicle engines contributes to greenhouse gas emissions that affect natural systems in ways that are injurious to human health and the environment; WHEREAS point-of-sale warning labels have been required for other consumables, such as tobacco products, which has effectively curbed use of harmful products; WHEREAS the town considers the implementation of gas pump labelling a matter of federal and provincial government jurisdictions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Town of Oakville requests that the federal and provincial governments take action to legislate all vendors of retail petroleum products in Canada to provide warning labels on all pump handles (pump talkers) and/or pump panels, and that those companies who do not have this feature on their pump handle be obligated to fit them with plastic sleeves which will allow warning labels to be displayed; THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, forward a copy of this resolution requesting action to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, and local MPs and MPPs; and THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) be requested to support this initiative by bringing forward resolutions at their respective annual conferences in 2015 (A

That By-law 2015-071, a by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalties System respecting the parking, standing or stopping of vehicles, as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated June 16, 2015, be approved; 2. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Oakville and the Regional Municipality of Halton (“Region”) for enforcement of parking contraventions on regional roads, as outlined in the report from the Engineering and Construction Department, dated June 16, 2015, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the concurrence of the Region, be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057; 3. That the Ministry of the Attorney General be advised of the Town of Oakville’s request to have one system of parking infractions by allowing municipalities to include accessible parking violations in the system of administrative penalties and to increase the maximum penalty to address offences regarding accessible parking; 4. That staff bring forward amendments to the designated parking by-laws to incorporate vehicles obstructing the use of a parking space where an authorized sign is displayed; and 5. That the appointment of Theodore Nemetz as the Town’s Administrative Penalties Hearing Officer be extended until December 31, 2015.

That the report from Oakville Transit dated June 15, 2015 entitled “Transit Services Review and Five Year Plan” be received; 2. That the recommendations contained in the Five Year Plan be approved in principle; and 3. That the 2016 Operating and Capital Budget and Forecast be prepared in accordance with this 5 Year Transit Plan.

That Council endorse the submission of a funding application to the Ontario Ministry of Energy to support the development of an Oakville Community Energy Plan.

That By-law 2015-083, a by-law to repeal By-law 1993-158, being a by-law to license and regulate places of amusement, be passed.

That the Internal Audit 2015 Annual Work Plan, attached as Appendix A to the June 20, 2015 report of the Director of Internal Audit, be received.

That this item be referred back to staff for additional information with respect to costs and revenues.

That this Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality, and for receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Item 4.

That the noise by-law exemption appeal submitted by Brauti Thorning Zibarras LLP, on behalf of Harpers Landing, be denied.