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Council
September 21, 2015
Declared interests
Councillor Gittingswith respect to Schedule 17: Flyer Distribution, of Item 4 – Licensing By-law of the Administrative Services Committee Report September 14, 2015, as a result of income from his previous employer
What was decided (30 motions)
29 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meetings of Council dated August 10, 2015 and September 8, 2015, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of September 14, 2105, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of September 14, 2015, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 4 – Licensing By-law.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Lapworth
Carried
That clause 3 of the Administrative Services Committee, Item 4 Licensing By-law approving By-law 2015-091, a by-law to establish the positions of screening officer and hearing officer, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the balance of the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee, Item 4- Licensing By-law 2015-075, be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Referred
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 Lapworth
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO regarding the Oakville Enterprises Corporation Quarterly Report, be received. 2. That the resolution contained in the correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated September 9, 2015 from Rob Lister, President and CEO attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated September 14, 2015, be approved. 3. That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated September 14, 2015, distributed to the Mayor and Members of Council only as Confidential Appendix B to the staff report dated September 14, 2015, be approved. 4. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
WHEREAS 2016 marks the official 150th anniversary of the Lorne Scots Regiment and a new battle honour will be added to their Regimental Colours for Afghanistan; WHEREAS the Regiment has made significant contribution to Canada’s war and peace keeping efforts throughout its history; WHEREAS 2016 will involve observances and ceremonies throughout the year ending in a Presentation of Colours Ceremony in the last two weeks of September 2016; WHEREAS the Regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief is HRH Field Marshal Prince Edward, Duke of Kent has been invited to visit his regiment in the last two weeks of September 2016; and WHEREAS the Lorne Scots Regiment has requested the Town of Oakville to erect a Regimental Memorial in a prominent location to mark the service of the Regiment to Canada and to the community of the Town of Oakville noting the service of the Members from Oakville who served in the past and continue to serve: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff report to the Budget Committee regarding the proposal including funding and installation of a Regimental Memorial monument.
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the September 8, 2015 report from the Clerk’s Department be received, and that the Council meeting scheduled for October 19, 2015 be rescheduled to October 26, 2015.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the authorization for a formal inquiry to be conducted by the town’s Integrity Officer, filed by Gordon N. Brennan under Integrity Officer Procedure G-GEN-009-002 be denied and that the report from the Clerk’s Department dated September 14, 2015 be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That in accordance with Section 4.2 of the Procedure By-law, the rules be waived to permit the meeting to proceed past 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of discussing litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, dealing with Item C1- Deer Run Avenue.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the confidential report of the Legal Department dated September 16, 2015, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Damoff
Carried
That the report dated September 21, 2015 from the Human Resources department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the following by-laws be passed: 2015-091 A by-law to establish the positions of screening officer and hearing officer. (Re: ASC Item 4) 2015-101 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That this item be referred back to staff to address the issues raised by residents and the Oakville Humane Society; and 2. That residents within 120 metres of Post Park and members of the public who submitted emails, be notified when this item comes back to the Community Services Committee .
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the report on the Environmental Strategic Plan (ESP) - 2014 Implementation Update from the Environmental Policy Department, dated August 18, 2015, be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the Environmental Sustainability Policy, EN-GEN-001, Status Report from the Environmental Policy Department, dated August 21, 2015, be received; 2. That Council approve the updated Environmental Sustainability Policy, EN-GEN-001; and 3. That the updated Sustainable Purchasing Procedure, EN-GEN-001-002 and the Towards Zero Waste Procedure, EN-GEN-001-004, be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the report regarding the Stormwater Master Plan Update from the Development Engineering Department dated August 19, 2015 be received; and 2. That the staff presentation be made at the September 21, 2015 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Robinson 1
Carried
That the Parking Operations 2014 Annual Report, as detailed in the staff report from the Department of Engineering and Construction dated August 10, 2015 be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the amended Regulatory Services Policy MS-REG-001, be approved as amended, and the related Administrative Monetary Penalties procedure MS‑REG-001-003, be received; and 2. That old Policies 10-05-01 Parking Tickets (Warnings), 10-05-02 Towing of Vehicles, and 10-05-03 Stop Process – Parking Infractions, be rescinded.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the 2014 accomplishments and the proposed 2015 work plan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, be received.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the staff report entitled Deer Run Avenue , as prepared by the Engineering and Construction Department, dated August 14, 2015, be received; and 2. That staff undertake public consultation in respect of all options for Deer Run Avenue, and report back with a preferred recommendation.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That the joint report from the Facilities and Construction Management and the Recreation and Culture departments, dated August 20, 2015, on the lean integrated project delivery method (IPD), and the use of IPD for the design and construction of the Oakville Arena Redevelopment Project, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 11, 2015, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of August 13, 2015, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That this meeting proceed past the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
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 August 7, 2015, be approved, as revised subject to: deleting Schedule 6: Bed and Breakfast Establishment, from the by-law; deleting Schedule 17: Flyer Distributer, from the by-law; adding Valhalla Court and Viewmount Road to the prohibited area included in Appendix 1 to Schedule 13: Driving School – Operator/Instructor/ Vehicle; and revising Schedule 13: Driving School – Operator/Instructor/ Vehicle, to allow driving schools to pick up students in the prohibited area providing they do not engage in driving instruction in such area; 2. That staff be requested to review the possibility of driver instructor vehicles being identified when used for an examination, under Schedule 13: Driving School – Operator/Instructor/Vehicle; 3. That By-law 2015-091, being a by-law to establish the positions of Screening Officer and Hearing Officer, attached as Appendix C to the report from the Clerk’s department, dated August 7, 2015, be approved; and 4. That the new licensing fees listed in Appendix D to the report from the Clerk’s department, dated August 7, 2015, be approved effective immediately and be included in the 2015 and 2016 Rates and Fees schedules.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the Progress Report and Financial Results as at June 30, 2015, be received; 2. That the transfers to and from Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated August 13, 2015, from the Finance department be approved; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund and close the capital projects as identified in the report dated August 13, 2015, from the Finance department; and 4. That capital project budget adjustments and required transfers from reserves/reserve funds as outlined in the report dated August 13, 2015, from the Finance department be approved.