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Council
August 10, 2015
What was decided (10 motions)
9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council dated July 20, 2015, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2015-074 – A by-law to stop up and close for all purposes a portion of Old Bronte Road, being Part 1 on Plan 20R-20125, as detailed in the report from Engineering and Construction dated July 23, 2015, be approved; 2. That the Legal Department be authorized to register By-law 2015-074 in compliance with the Municipal Act 2001 ; and 3. That the Legal Department be authorized to transfer the reserve lands being Part 1 on Plan 20R-20125 to the Region of Halton.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That support for applicants participating in FIT 4.0 for the construction and operation of rooftop solar energy generation projects within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Oakville be renewed through the issuance of an updated 12-month blanket Municipal Support Resolution; 2. That the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution in Appendix A to the report dated August 6, 2015 from the Environmental Policy Department , be approved to be issued to applicants for rooftop solar projects meeting the defined criteria as stated in the Resolution; 3. That the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution in Appendix B, supporting Solar Power Network’s successful FIT 3.1 contracts be approved; and 4. That the $80 administration fee (including HST) approved by Council in September 2014 for associated 2015 fees be maintained into 2016 to process applications for municipal support for rooftop mounted solar projects.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the granting of easement through Perkins Passage Park, legally described as Part 1 on Plan 20R-19938, in favour of Halton Region for watermain infrastructure, be approved; 2. That all requisite documentation in connection with this easement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057; and 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the requisite documentation.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the report from the Recreation and Culture department dated August 10, 2015, regarding Canada 150 Events, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the Town Solicitor be instructed as set out in the confidential legal report dated August 5, 2015.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the matter regarding Water Bottle Usage within the Town of Oakville be
Moved by Councillor Damoff, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Withdrawn
That the Halton Catholic District School Board be notified of the town’s intention to submit an offer to purchase the property West Oak Trail #4 – Block 35 and Block 113 from the Halton Catholic District School Board.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the following recommendation pertaining to Items (6) a and b of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on July 28, 2015 be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received: a. Heritage Permit Application HP019/15-42.20K - 531 and 533 Kerr Street (Smith Houses) - Restoration Plan - Report from Planning Services Department, June 10, 2015 1. That Heritage Permit Application HP019/15-42.20K for restoration of the Smith Houses at 531 and 533 Kerr Street, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated June 10, 2015 from Planning Services, be approved subject to the following: a. Any window replacements be approved by heritage planning staff prior to window removal; and b. Details for paint colours and any additional restoration required be submitted to heritage planning staff for final approval; 2. That By-law 2009-079 be amended to reflect a new legal description/ municipal address for the Smith Houses once they are lowered onto their new foundations; and 3. That this heritage permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Council. b. Heritage Permit Application HP020/15-42.20W - 7 West River Street (Sovereign House) - New Roof - Report from Planning Services Department, May 19, 2015 1. That Heritage Permit Application HP020/15-42.20W for replacement of the existing cedar roof with Enviroshakes at 7 West River Street (Sovereign House), be approved; 2. That this heritage permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Counc
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the following by-laws be passed: 2015-074 A by-law to stop up and close for all purposes a portion of Old Bronte Road, being Part 1 on Plan 20R-20125. (Re: Item 1) 2015-086 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Grant