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Council
June 27, 2016
What was decided (28 motions)
28 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, dated May 30, 2016, be approved; 2. That the minutes of the Planning and Development meeting of Council, dated June 13, 2016, be approved; and 3. That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council, dated June 20, 2016, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of June 20, 2016, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting and the confidential report of the closed session of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of June 20, 2016, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Lapworth
Carried
That the Business Update presentation from Rob Lister, CEO, Oakville Enterprises Corporation and Jim Collins, Chief Financial Officer of Oakville Enterprises Corporation, be received. 2. That the resolution submitted by the Chair of the Advisory and Nominating Committee of the Oakville Hydro Corporation in the confidential correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council, dated June 17, 2016, distributed to the Mayor and Members of Council, be approved, as follows: Names of Directors Name of Chair Mayor Robert Burton Marie Oswald David Brennan CAO Raymond Green Michael Russill John K. Mitchell James Westlake Clifford Inskip Lucia Casacia 3. That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated June 17, 2016, distributed to the Mayor and Members of Council as Confidential Appendix B, be approved. 4. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the Planning and Development Council meeting of July 11, 2016 be rescheduled to July 25, 2016 commencing at 4:00 p.m., continuing at 7:00 p.m. for public hearing items; and That regularly scheduled Council meeting of July 25, 2016 commence at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
WHEREAS, the Provincial Government implemented Bill 55, the Stronger Protection for Ontario Consumers Act, 2013 to provide more protection for consumers in instances of door-to-door sales; and WHEREAS, the Provincial Government has implemented a ban on door-to-door sales for electricity and natural gas contracts by passing the Strengthening Consumer Protection and Electricity System Oversight Act , 2015 ; and WHEREAS, Bill 193, An Act to Prohibit Door-to-Door Sales of Certain Products, a private members’ bill introduced by MPP Yvan Baker has passed first reading; and WHEREAS, Oakville residents continue to experience unsolicited, aggressive and misleading sales tactics at the door from companies seeking to sell home energy products, despite provincial legislation; and WHEREAS, agents acting on behalf of these companies misrepresent their purpose and/or identity, often posing as utility inspectors and government agents needing to gain access to the homes of Oakville residents; and THEREFORE, be it resolved that Council: 1. Urge the Provincial Government to ban all door-to-door sales in the home services sector ( more specifically the sale or lease of HVAC equipment, water heaters, water treatment and filtration systems, and other related home energy products and services by door-to-door sales agents) as soon as possible, and before the spring session of the Ontario legislature concludes; 2. Issue an Alert via News Release and other forms of communication to Oakville residents
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2016-059 A by-law to establish rules governing the calling, place, proceedings and provision of public notice of meetings of Council and Committees of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Oakville and to repeal By-law 2011-144, as amended. (Re: ASC, Item 12 ) 2016-060 A by-law to authorize the issuance and sale of debentures up to a maximum of $6,000,000 towards LED streetlighting, at an estimated total cost of $6,000,000 (Re: ASC, Item 3) 2016-063 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway – (Block 43, Plan 20M-1163, and Block 127, Plan 20M-1173 – Huguenot Road; Block 44, Plan 20M-1163 – Lane 150; Block 45, Plan 20M-1163, and Block 132, Plan 20M-1173 – Orchardcroft Road; Block 46, Plan 20M-1163 – Lane 151; Block 47, Plan 20M-1163, and Block 131, Plan 20M-1173 – Beaveridge Avenue; Block 48, Plan 20M-1163 – Lane 152; Blocks 49 and 50, Plan 20M-1163, and Block 130, Plan 20M-1173 – Wheat Boom Drive) 2016-076 A by-law to amend By-law 2014-140, being a by-law to make appointments to the Board of Management for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area 2016-079 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council .
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the Boundary & Connecting Highway Maintenance and Repair Agreement with the Town of Milton, for sections of Burnhamthorpe Road West, Lower Base Line, Fourth Line and Sixth Line, as detailed in the report from the Department of Roads & Works Operations dated May 27, 2016, be approved and executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the concurrence of the Town of Milton. 2. That the Director of Roads & Works Operations be delegated authority to amend the Schedules to the Boundary & Connecting Highway Maintenance and Repair Agreement with the Town of Milton, as required for operational changes.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That this item be referred back to staff to explore the possibility of creating a cemetery stakeholders advisory committee, and that this committee consider possible changes to the proposed cemetery by-law.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the Town of Oakville enter into an agreement with Halton Region under section 55 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the Director of Engineering and Construction, to permit Halton to finance and construct sidewalks and other off-road active transportation infrastructure on regional roadways in Oakville as outlined in the Halton’s Active Transportation Master Plan, endorsed in principle by Regional Council on November 12th, 2015 through regional report PW-17-15, and confirm that once constructed these sidewalks and other off-road active transportation infrastructure be owned and operated by the Town of Oakville. 2. That the agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057. 3. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of this report to Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, and the Town of Milton for their information.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the 2015 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement be received for information.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the updated Employee Related Business Expense (F-FOC-001-007), Conference, Seminar & Training Expense (HR-DVL-001-002), and Corporate Community Assistance (MS-SPR-002-002) procedures be received; and 2. That the updated Oakville Centre for Performing Arts Occupancy and Usage policy (MS-REC-002) be approved, and related procedure MS-REC-002-001 be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That By-law 2016-060 authorizing Phase 1 of the LED streetlighting capital project at an estimated cost of $6,000,000 and the raising of the financing through the issuance and sale of debentures, be passed.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the recommendations on the RFP Award for the Design-Build & Leaseback of the Halton POA Courthouse be approved as outlined in the confidential appendices attached to the report dated May 24, 2016, from the Finance department.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the report of the Legal department dated May 30, 2016, regarding the negotiation and disposition of a permanent easement over Town-owned lands at Aspen Forest Park for wastewater infrastructure in favour of Halton Region to service a private development at 772 Winston Churchill Boulevard, be received; 2. That Town staff be directed to negotiate compensation for the granting of the easement with the owner of the lands at 772 Winston Churchill Boulevard based upon the fair market value of the easement; 3. That Town staff be granted authority to convey the easement and that all requisite documentation in connection with the easement and compensation be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057; and 4. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make any modifications to the requisite documentation as necessary.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That information presented in the April 25, 2016 report from the Clerk’s department and Environmental Policy department on noise from outdoor equipment (including leaf blowers) be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the Town Clerk be authorized to issue notification of Council’s intent to pass a by-law to expand the boundaries of the Downtown Business Improvement Area as shown in Appendix A of the report dated May 19, 2016, from the Town Clerk, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the licence agreement with Bronte Tennis Club be approved as outlined in the staff report dated May 25, 2016, from the Parks and Open Space department; 2. That the Town Solicitor be permitted to make any minor changes to the agreement that do not modify the intent or terms of the agreement; 3. That the licence agreement be executed in accordance with By‑law 2013‑057; and 4. That staff be requested to provide a comprehensive report to the Administrative Services Committee in the fall, outlining the philosophy of the town leases in accordance with the different types of clubs.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That the Letter of Intent between the Town of Oakville, Diamond Schmitt Architects Incorporated and Graham Construction and Engineering LP be amended to facilitate greater certainty in the cost estimates for the Trafalgar Park Revitalization project in accordance with By-law 2013-057 and subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the report dated May 27, 2016, from the Clerk’s department be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Oakville and the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) outlining future discussions as set out in Appendix A attached to the report dated May 12, 2016, be approved; and 2. That the MOU be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057 and signed by the Clerk and CAO.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That By-law 2016-059, the Town of Oakville Procedure By-law, be passed which replaces and repeals the former Procedure By-law 2011-144, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth
Carried
That the report dated May 5, 2016, from the Internal Audit department be received, and the recommendations and action plans reported be implemented by management.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of May 12, 2016, be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That this Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board with respect to Item C-1 - Former Public Works Site – 2264, 2274 and 2320 Trafalgar Road – Part B Implementation Study Report.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the recommendation contained in the confidential report dated May 26, 2016, from the Legal department and the Chief Administrative Officer, be approved subject to the revision of clause 4, as directed in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the report dated May 26, 2016, of the Legal department be received; 2. That the Business Case for a Municipal Development Corporation attached as Appendix A to the staff report be approved as the business case required by O. Reg. 599/06 for the incorporation of a municipal development corporation; and 3. That staff undertake public consultation on the Business Case regarding the incorporation of a municipal development corporation (“MDC”) as required by the Municipal Act, 2001 , and report back to Council on the results of such consultation, together with an identification of the necessary seed funds and other steps that would be required for an MDC, for Council’s consideration in determining whether to proceed with the establishment of such a corporation.