Council

That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, dated April 4, 2016, be approved; and 2. That the minutes of the Planning and Development meeting of Council and the confidential minutes of the Planning and Development meeting of Council, dated April 18, 2016, be approved.

That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of April 25, 2016, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 3 – Speed Limit Review, and Item 4 – Traffic Calming Process Update.

That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of April 25, 2016, pertaining to Item 3 – Speed Limit Review, be amended to include additional Clauses 8 and 9, to read as follows: 8. That staff be requested to review the results of the speed reduction zones and report back on opportunities to expand the speed reduction zones in the future; and 9. That staff be requested to report back on opportunities for further public education, for pedestrian and drivers, to reduce local speeding.

That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of April 25, 2016, be approved, subject to the separation of Clause 3 of Item 6 - 2016 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, in recognition of Councillor Knoll’s declaration of pecuniary interest.

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 confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated April 20, 2016, from S. Mudie, Chief Operating Officer, Competitive Energy Services Group (CESG), be approved. 3. 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.

That Councillor Ray Chisholm be appointed to the Administrative Services Committee until November 30, 2016.

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.

WHEREAS, Bill 181, Municipal Elections Modernization Act , 2016 has passed second reading and is currently under consideration by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes, if passed, give municipalities the authority to pass a by-law to use ranked ballot voting, beginning in the 2018 municipal elections; and WHEREAS, ranked ballots would allow a voter to rank candidates in order of preference and replace “first-past-the-post” vote counting; and WHEREAS, municipalities that choose to pursue the option of implementing ranked ballots will be required to hold at least one public meeting; and WHEREAS, municipalities would have the power to hold a referendum to determine public sentiment for the ranked ballot option; and WHEREAS, the bill seeks to give all municipalities the option to ban corporate and union donations; and WHEREAS, Bill 181 also proposes to shorten the campaign calendar by opening nominations for candidates on May 1 instead of January 1; create a framework to regulate third-party advertising, including contribution and spending limits; make campaign finance rules clearer and easier to follow for voters, candidates and contributors; remove barriers that could affect electors and candidates with disabilities; and make it easier to add or change information on the voters’ list; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Town of Oakville supports the intent of Bill 181 to modernize the Municipal Elections Act and will undertake c

That staff be directed to prepare a report relating to the petition dated February 17, 2016, submitted by residents and staff from the ‘Amica’, an Oakville seniors’ residence at 160 Bronte Road, requesting that the town install a pedestrian crossover device on Bronte Road in front of the building.

That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2016-033 A by-law to authorize Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry officers to enforce Town by-laws. (Re: ASC Item 2) 2016-039 A by-law to provide a rebate of taxes for eligible property owners. (Re: ASC Item 4) 2016-040 A by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2016. (Re: ASC Item 1) 2016-053 A by-law to appoint a Member of Council to act from time to time in the place and stead of the Mayor, and to repeal By‑law 2015-084. 2016-058 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.

That the 2016 RBC Canadian Open report from the departments of Economic Development and Roads & Works Operations, dated April 4, 2016, be received. 2. That event banners for the 2016 RBC Canadian Open and directional signage on access roads leading to and from Glen Abbey Golf Course, bus shuttle routes, and public parking areas, be implemented to the satisfaction of the department of Roads & Works Operations. 3. That the requirements of Sign By-law 2006-005, as amended, be waived for all signage and banners requested for the 2016 RBC Canadian Open. 4. That the requirements of Noise By-law 2008-098, as amended, be waived for all site activities requested for the 2016 RBC Canadian Open. 5. That additional one-time expenses in the amount of $60,000 for the 2016 RBC Canadian Open be approved and funded from the Tax Stabilization reserve, resulting in a revised total amount of $150,000 to be funded from the Tax Stabilization reserve. 6. That staff be authorized to negotiate and approve any agreement that may be required related to the provision of in-kind services, to the satisfaction of the CAO and the Town Solicitor or delegates. 7. That an opening ceremony low-level aircraft flyby, as low as 500 feet, for the 2016 RBC Canadian Open, be supported.

That the Speed Limit Review , as detailed in the staff report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated April 4, 2016, be received; 2. That the posted speed limit of 50 km/h remain the default speed limit for all roadways under jurisdiction of the Town of Oakville and the Minister of Transportation of Ontario be advised of this; 3. That a plan to expand the use of 40 km/hr speed reduction zones throughout Oakville as detailed in the report dated April 4, 2016 from the Engineering and Construction department be approved; 4. That staff report to the 2017 Budget Committee to address a plan to fund and implement the recommendations of the report dated April 4, 2016 from the Engineering and Construction department. 5. That staff report back on the historical effectiveness of time of day flashing beacon speed limit signs at reducing speeds. 6. That staff clarify which community centre locations would be subject to the 40 km/hr speed limit, in order to distinguish the difference between Appendix C and the staff report; and 7. That staff report on opportunities to recover the costs for traffic calming through development charges through the development process or private sponsors.

That the update to the Traffic Calming Process , as detailed in the staff report dated April 4, 2016 from the Engineering and Construction department, be approved. 2. That staff report to the 2017 Budget Committee on a plan to address the funding required for the ongoing costs associated with the use of twelve (12) Radar Speed Display Sign (RSDS ) units as a permanent addition to the Traffic Calming Program. 3. That staff initiate the development of a Pedestrian Safety Program at a cost of $100,000 to be funded from the Capital Reserve, and that staff report back to Council in Q2 of 2017 with the details of such a program to be considered. 4. That staff report back on options and implications for a program to provide Radar Speed Display Sign (RSDS ) units based on neighbourhood petitions or on a cost recovery basis outside of the warrant or traffic calming process.

That this meeting proceed past the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.

That the construction methodology and proposed timing/schedule for the Rehabilitation of Lakeshore Road Bridge at Sixteen Mile Creek Project , as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated March 29, 2016, be approved. 2. That a pilot project involving mechanically compacting solar powered trash receptacles in downtown Oakville at Towne Square and along selected locations along Lakeshore Road East, commencing in the Spring of 2017 at a cost of $60,000, be approved. 3. That staff report back to Council on a plan to address the additional funding required to undertake the bridge project and the trash receptacle pilot project, including the potential for any federal infrastructure funding, prior to awarding the construction contract in October of this year.

That the Tax Levy By-law 2016-040, be passed.

That the report from the Parks and Open Space department, dated February 17, 2016, entitled MNRF Enforcement of Parks By-law and Trespass to Property Act , be received; and 2. That By-law 2016-033 be passed.

That the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Contribution Agreement report dated March 15, 2016, from the Finance department be received; and 2. That staff be authorized to execute the contribution agreement in accordance with By-law 2013-057 with the federal government under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program which provides funding for project # 808333 (Expansion of Crosstown Trail) in an amount not exceeding the lesser of (a) maximum of 31.98% of the total eligible costs of the project, and (b) $235,000.

That By-law 2016-039, a by-law to authorize a 2016 tax rebate to eligible senior property owners, as attached to the report of the Financial Operations department, dated March 22, 2016, be passed.

That the request from Smilezone Foundation to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville, be approved.

That the 2016 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $888,712, as shown in Appendix A of the report dated January 27, 2016, from the Finance department, be approved; 2. That the 2016 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $341,465, as shown in Appendix B of the report dated January 27, 2016, from the Finance department, be approved; 3. That the 2016 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $383,058, as shown in Appendix C of the report dated January 27, 2016, from the Finance department, be approved; 4. That any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds within these budgets be approved by the relevant Board of Management and provided to the Treasurer or designate of the town to determine the significance of the change and advise if Council approval is required; and 5. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law.

That “opting-in” to the Region of Halton’s Older Adult Full Property Tax Deferral Program (OATDP) by-law approved on March 23, 2016, as detailed in the report from the Financial Operations department, dated April 1, 2016, be approved to allow the town authority to offer a full tax deferral to eligible senior property owners in Oakville, starting for 2016 taxation.

That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 10, 2016, be received.