Council

That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, and the confidential minutes of the closed meeting of Council dated October 26, 2015, be approved; 2. That the minutes of the Planning and Development meeting of Council and the confidential minutes of the closed meeting of the Planning and Development meeting of Council dated November 2, 2015, be approved; and 3. That the minutes of the special meeting of Council dated November 10, 2015, be approved.

That the recommendations of the Budget Committee meeting of October 22, 2015, be approved.

That the recommendations of the Budget Committee meeting of October 26, 2015, be approved.

That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of November 9, 2015, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 1 – Modifications to Leash Free Area in Post Park.

That the recommendation of the Community Services Committee meeting of November 9, 2015, regarding Item 1 – Modifications to Leash Free Area in Post Park, be approved.

That the report Modifications to Leash Free Area in Post Park from the Parks and Open Space department dated October 14, 2015; be received; 2. That the existing leash/unleash gated compound be relocated easterly for improved drainage, access and convenience; 3. That a new leash/unleash gated compound be constructed on the northwest side of the leash free area on the west side of Post Park; 4. That the existing limestone screening pathway to the leash free area be upgraded to asphalt, subject to approval of the 2016 Budget; 5. That additional trees be planted in the leash free area to provide buffer/screening for adjacent residents; 6. That Parks staff undertake repairs to the fencing at the leash free area and investigate locations for replacement wooden fencing to provide additional mitigation to the leash free area; 7. That a small dog or puppy area be investigated for implementation within the leash free area at Post Park; 8. That staff undertake a review on the hours of use for leash free areas and return to Council no later than 2nd quarter 2016; and 9. That the request to extend the leash free area at Post Park northerly to the parking lot, be denied.

That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of November 9, 2015, be approved, subject to the separation of item 6- Licensing By-law.

That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of November 9, 2015, regarding Item 6 – Licensing By-law be approved subject to the replacement of Schedule 12, section 3(b) in By-law 2015-075 with the following: 3(b) in the form of maneuvers performed by students for the purposes of parallel parking, grade parking, parking, standing, and three point turns upon any street abutting and within 152.40 metres (500 feet) of an elementary school or a children’s playground;

That the following appointments to Council’s Standing Committees, for the term December 1, 2015 to November 30, 2016, be approved, as amended: a. Administrative Services Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Gittings Councillor Knoll Councillor Lapworth Councillor Lishchyna Councillor O’Meara b. Community Services Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams Councillor Duddeck Councillor Elgar Councillor Grant Councillor Hutchins Councillor Robinson 2. That appointments of Members of Council to various other boards and committees for the term December 1, 2015 to November 30, 2016 be approved as follows: a. Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Gittings Councillor Robinson b. Heritage Oakville Committee Councillor Duddeck Councillor Hutchins c. Oakville Tourism Partnership Councillor O’Meara d. United Way of Oakville Councillor Gittings 3. That By-law 2015-115 be passed, “A by-law to appoint Members of Council to certain legislated or incorporated Boards and Committees” as provided herein, approving the following appointments: a. Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Gittings b. Appeals Committee Councillor Grant Councillor Knoll Councillor Lapworth c. Bronte Village B.I.A. Board of Management Councillor Robinson d. Downtown Oakville B.I.A. Board of Management Mayor Burton e. Kerr Street B.I.A. Board of Management Councillor Duddeck f. Oakville Public Library Board of Directors Councillor Grant Councillor Knoll g. Site Plan Committee Mayor Burton Cou

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 Notice of Motion regarding Condemnation of Violent Attacks Overseas.

WHEREAS violent and deadly attacks took place on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Beirut, Lebanon and on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Paris, France; WHEREAS these attacks killed 43 civilians and wounded 239 civilians in Beirut and killed 129 civilians and wounded 352 civilians in Paris; AND WHEREAS as Canadians, we come together during times of distress to offer support and help raise awareness of issues of injustice; AND WHEREAS France, as one of our NATO allies and as a nation with whom Canada has deep cultural connections, especially with our francophone community, was affected during these attacks; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Oakville condemns these acts of violence and shows Oakville’s concern and sympathy for the victims of these violent attacks by circulating this motion to the federal government of Canada and other appropriate authorities and organizations.

That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to item C-1.

That the confidential verbal report from Ray Green, CAO, be received.

That the following by-laws be passed: 2015-075 A by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses in the Town of Oakville, as revised. (Re: ASC item 6) 2015-105 A by-law to amend the Municipal Right of Way By-law. (Re: ASC item 6) 2015-115 A by-law to appoint Members of Council to certain legislated or incorporated Boards and Committees, as provided herein and to repeal By-law 2014-136. 2015-116 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.

That the presentations from delegations regarding the 2016 capital budget and long-term forecast be received.

That the LED Street Light Conversion Program Update, as detailed in the report from the Roads and Works Operations, dated October 2, 2015, be received; 2. That the $6,000,000 included in the 2016 capital budget to carry out Phase 1 of the Street Light LED Conversion Program be pre-approved; 3. That El-Con Construction Inc. (a subsidiary of Oakville Hydro Energy Services Inc.), be retained as the Energy Service Company (ESCo) for Phase 1 of the Street Light LED Conversion Program, subject to the satisfaction of the Director of Roads and Works Operations and Town Solicitor on finalized agreement terms; and 4. That authority be delegated to the Director of Roads and Works Operations to extend the Phase 1 ESCo Street Light LED Conversion agreement to include Phase 2 services, subject to budget approval and the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.

That the report from the Parks and Open Space department dated October 16, 2015, be received; and 2. That the Lorne Scots Regimental Memorial be included to the 2016 budget at a cost of $50,000 and that the project be funded from the capital reserve.

That the 2016 capital budget, as presented, be

That the staff report Forsythe Street and Anderson Street Parking Restriction from the Engineering and Construction Department dated September 15, 2015, be received. 2. That staff be directed to revise the Traffic By-law (1984-1) to exempt the intersection of Forsythe and Anderson streets, and other similar intersections as listed in Appendix B of the report dated September 15, 2015 from the Engineering and Construction Department, from the restriction in the By-law of no parking within 10 metres of an intersection.

That the extension of the leash free area with a single fence to the northerly parking lot and the leash/unleash gated compound be constructed as far away from nearby houses as practical, as outlined in Option 2 and attached in Appendix E to the report dated August 4, 2015 from the Parks and Open Space department, be approved; 2. That the extension of the leash free area and construction of the new northerly entrance be as wide as practical following the general recommendations of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society; 3. That the existing leash/unleash gated compound be relocated easterly on to higher ground for improved drainage, safety, access and convenience, as attached in Appendix I to the report dated August 4, 2015 from the Parks and Open Space department; 4. That, if practical, most of the existing leash/unleash gated compound be used to construct the new northeast entrance to minimize costs; 5. That additional trees and/or bushes be planted in the leash free area to provide buffer/screening for adjacent residents and soccer field users, and the costs be paid for by leash free area park users/dog walkers; 6. That Parks and Open Space staff undertake repairs to the fencing at the leash free area; 7. That staff review the practical issues of potentially establishing a puppy area within the leash free area at Post Park; and 8. That the request to extend the leash free area at Post Park northerly to the parking lot, be approved.

That the Climate Change Strategy – Implementation Report from the Environmental Policy Department, dated October 20, be received; and 2. That Council continue to support the recommendations within the Strategy to improve the town’s climate change readiness in the applicable departmental work plans and budgets brought forward for consideration within each budget year.

That the Canada 150 Fund Application report from the Recreation and Culture department dated October 26, 2015 regarding the town’s final application for funding under the Canadian Heritage Canada 150 Fund program be received. 2. That Oakville’s Canada 150 Fund application (Appendix A) to be submitted to the federal government for Canada 150 funding be approved. 3. That a resolution in support of the town’s Canada 150 Fund Application citing the following: “Council for the Town of Oakville, authorize the Director, Recreation and Culture, to submit an application to the Canada 150 program on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville” be passed. 4. That the request for financial support be

That the Corporate Partners for Climate Protection Update and Energy Conservation and Demand Management Update Repo rt from the Environmental Policy Department, dated October 21, 2015, be received. 2. That the Town of Oakville adopt the new Corporate Partners for Climate Protection greenhouse gas emission (GHGe) targets: a. a corporate greenhouse gas emission reduction of 80% below 2014 levels by 2050; b. a corporate greenhouse gas per capita emission reduction of 20% below 2014 levels by 2030, and the following sub targets: i. 30% per capita reduction in Building Emissions from 2014 levels by 2030; ii. 10% per capita reduction in Fleet Emissions from 2014 levels by 2030; and iii. 40% per capita reduction in Streetlight Emissions from 2014 levels by 2030. 3. That the proposed motion attached as Appendix H to the report dated October 21, 2015 from the Environmental Policy Department supporting the provincial Climate Action Statement be endorsed.

That the staff report Veterans’ Parking Permits from the Engineering and Construction Department dated October 26, 2015, be received. 2. That the Veterans’ Parking Permit program be modified to add vehicles regularly used by Veterans, regardless of vehicle ownership.

That the lease renewal for Chris Vokes Memorial Park at 2500 Lakeshore Road West, be approved as outlined in the staff report, dated October 9, 2015; 2. That the Town Solicitor be permitted to make minor amendments to the lease agreement that does not modify the intent or terms of the Agreement; and 3. The lease renewal be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.

That the recommended apportionment of taxes in the amount of $54,904.75 attached as Appendix A to the report of the Financial Operations department, dated October 16, 2015, be approved.

That an agreement with the Halton Region Police Services (HRPS) Board and the Town of Oakville that authorizes entry upon lands owned by the Town to occupy and use the properties for the purposes of canine training exercises, Tactical Rescue Unit training exercises and other training exercises as determined appropriate by the HRPS be executed in accordance with By‑law 2013-057.

That the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Oakville and the Regional Municipality of Halton outlining the use of the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) as a Primary Emergency Response Centre (PERC), as outlined in the report from the Facilities and Construction Management department, dated October 15, 2015, be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.

That the new Electronic Messages and Anti-Spam procedure G-GEN-008-006, be received; 2. That the new Design of Public Spaces procedure MS-ACC-001-006, be received; 3. That the following updated Municipal Services procedures be received: a. Planning Accessible Meetings procedure MS-ACC-001-002; and b. Crossing Guard Location procedure MS-CDV-002-002; and 4. That the updated Environmental, Sustainable Green Fleet procedure EN‑GEN-001-001, be received.

That By-law 2015-075, being a by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses in the Town of Oakville, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Clerk’s department, dated October 6, 2015, be passed; 2. That the new licensing fees listed in Appendix B to the report from the Clerk’s department, dated October 6, 2015, be approved, effective immediately, and such fees be included in the 2015 and 2016 Rates and Fees schedules; and 3. That By-law 2015-105, being a by-law to amend By-law 2009-072 the Municipal Right of Way By-law attached as appendix C to the report from the Clerk’s department, dated October 6, 2015, be passed.

That the October 9, 2015 report from the Clerk’s department be received.

That staff be authorized to enter into appropriate corporate contractual arrangements to implement Feed-in Tariff (FIT) projects with Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) acting as the Town’s agent.

That the report on Rates and Fees – Planning Act Applications , dated October 26, 2015, be received, and

That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of October 8, 2015, be received.