The Oakville Record

Council

September 19, 2016

Declared interests

Mayor Burtonwith respect to the Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016, as he is a resident on a street abutting Deer Run Avenue

What was decided (28 motions)

26 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular session of Council and the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council, dated August 22, 2016, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council, dated September 6, 2016, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of September 12, 2016, be approved, subject to the separation of Item # 4 – Mobile Sign Regulation Update - By-law 2016-031.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of September 12, 2016, regarding Item 4 – Mobile Sign Regulation Update - By-law 2016-031, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Hutchins
Lost
That By-law 2016-031, being a by-law to amend Town of Oakville Sign By-law 2006-005 attached as Appendix A to the report dated August 10, 2016, from the Clerk’s department be approved, as revised to include a twenty (20) business day maximum submission period under sections 31 b. (4) and 33, and come into effect January 1, 2017; and 2. That a further review of the minimum distance of separation between mobile signs be undertaken as part of the 2017 comprehensive sign by-law review.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of September 12, 2016, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the Town of Oakville consent to the Region of Halton By-law 69-16 to change the composition of Regional Council by the addition of two (2) members for the Town of Milton and one (1) member for the Town of Oakville.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the capital budget for the Lakeshore Road Bridge at Sixteen Mile Creek Rehabilitation Project (project 53361501) in the amount of $10,500,000, as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction dated September 13, 2016 be pre-approved from the 2017 capital budget to allow staff to tender and award the project contract this autumn to meet the construction start date of January 2017.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Gittings
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 Hutchins, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
WHEREAS AWH requests the Town of Oakville’s support for the United Nations ‘UNiTE to End Violence against Women and Girls Orange Campaign’; WHEREAS the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begin on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and end on December 10, International Human Rights Day; WHEREAS the United Nations’ UNiTE Campaign invites governments, civil society organizations, and individuals around the world to mark the 16 Days of Activism with events and actions that increase awareness of the issue and create opportunities for discussions about challenges and solutions. The UNiTE Campaign uses the colour Orange as a uniting theme symbolizing a brighter future - http://www.un.org/en/women/endviolence/orangedayapril2016.shtml ; WHEREAS part of the UNiTE campaign is a global initiative to light up buildings in symbolic support for the goals of the campaign and in the past two campaigns, cities across Canada agreed to light up key buildings or community landmarks in Orange, including Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Peterborough, Surrey and Coquitlam; WHEREAS this year, AWH plans to build on this success and expand the Orange lighting across Canada; WHEREAS for the 2016 Orange campaign, AWH asks the town of Oakville to draw attention to the issue of violence against women by lighting up our city hall in Orange on one or more days during the 16 days from November 25 – December 10 as the 16 Days is an opp
Moved by Councillor Hutchins, seconded by Councillor Adams
Lost
That staff report back on the process for approving sign permits on development application sites, how the Town communicates between departments that are involved in the process, and how the public is notified on these sign permit issues.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That staff report on options to allow road hockey, basketball and similar activities to take place on local residential streets in Oakville.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That staff provide a report to Council on how they might accelerate their plans to locate a pedestrian crossing along Speers Road between Fourth & Third Line.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2016-064 A by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law). (Re: CSC Item 2) 2016-097 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the following updated Use of Town Vehicles Equipment and Facility Resources policy A-BMG-002, be approved, and related procedure A-BMG-002-001, be received; 2. That the updated Programs and Services Financial Sustainability Procedure A-GEN-001-001, be received; 3. That the Public Listing of Residents and Community Associations policy G-BRD-001, be approved, and related procedure G-BRD-001-001, be received; 4. That the updated Policy Governing Policies and Procedures G-GEN-001 be approved; 5. That the updated Access to Records and Information policy G-GEN-004, be approved and that related procedure G-GEN-004-001, Access to Records, be received; 6. That procedures G-GEN-004-002, Request for Information from Staff By Individual Members of Council, and G-GEN-004-005, Elected Officials Records, be approved; 7. That the updated Storm Sewer Laterals and Private Storm Sewer Lateral Grant Program procedure MS-SPR-002-001, be received; and 8. That the following old Corporate policies be rescinded: 10-02-04 Watermain Lowering Due to Road Reconstruction 10-02-07 Dedication of Road Allowance Widening 10-03-04 Unauthorized Private or Commercial Uses Within Town Road Corridors 10-03-10 Noise Attenuation Wall Retrofit Policy for Town Streets.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth 1
Carried
That the Traffic Control Signal Agreement with the Town of Halton Hills, as detailed in the report from the Department of Roads and Works Operations, dated August 10, 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 Halton Hills; and 2. That the Director of Roads and Works Operations be delegated authority to amend Schedule A to the Traffic Control Signal Agreement with the Town of Halton Hills, as required for operational changes.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth 1
Carried
That the licence agreement extension for River Oaks Soccer field be approved as outlined in the report from the Parks and Open Space department, dated August 9, 2016; 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 licence agreement; and 3. That the licence agreement extension be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That this matter be referred back to staff for further consideration.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the report dated August 23, 2016, from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department and the Financial Planning department, be received.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the joint report from Facilities and Construction Management department and the Recreation and Culture department, dated August 25, 2016, be received; 2. That the Agreement attached as (Appendix A) between the Town of Oakville, Diamond Schmitt Architects Incorporated and Graham Construction and Engineering for the Trafalgar Park Redevelopment project be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057 and subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor; 3. That the overall capital budget for the Trafalgar Park Revitalization project currently included in the capital forecast be increased by $994,000 and that the funds for 2017 and 2018 be pre-approved; 4. That the budget for the outdoor rink ($780,000) currently in the 2017 Parks and Open Spaces capital forecast be pre-approved and added to this project; and 5. That the budget for Trafalgar Park playground relocation currently in the 2017 Parks and Open Spaces capital forecast be increased by $100,000 to accommodate a shade structure and that the funds for 2017 be pre-approved in the amount of $250,000; 6. That the Fire Hall heritage room be approved in the amount of $275,000; and 7. That the fitness centre be approved in the amount of $450,000.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the Progress Report and Financial Results as at June 30, 2016, be received; 2. That the transfers to and from Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated August 5, 2016, 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 5, 2016, 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 5, 2016, from the Finance department, be approved.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of July 14, 2016, be received.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That By-law 2016-064, a By-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law), as detailed in the staff report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated August 10, 2016, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the FIT 5.0 Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution in Appendix A to the report from the Environmental Policy Department dated August 19, 2016, be approved to be issued to applicants for rooftop solar projects meeting the defined criteria as stated in the Resolution. 2. That the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution in Appendix B to the report from the Environmental Policy Department dated August 19, 2016, supporting Solar Power Network’s successful FIT 3.1 contracts be approved. 3. That the $80 administration fee (including HST) approved by Council in September 2015 be maintained into 2016 to process applications for municipal support for rooftop mounted solar projects.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the Parking Operations 2015 Annual Report , as detailed in the staff report from the Department of Engineering and Construction dated August 29, 2016 be received.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Study – Former Oakville Trafalgar Hospital Area , as detailed in the staff report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated September 1, 2016 be received. 2. That on-street parking permissions and prohibitions in the area surrounding the former Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital site be implemented, as outlined in the report dated September 1, 2016 from the Engineering and Construction department.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study , as presented in the staff report dated September 1, 2016, from the Engineering and Construction Department, be received. 2. That staff be requested to review the sight lines for the safety of children crossing on Deer Run Avenue and Acacia Court.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the staff report on the Health Protection Air Quality By-law and Air Quality Initiatives Update , dated August 19, 2016, be received. 2. That an extension be granted to the remaining existing facility engaged in the Major Emission Reduction Strategy to support their continued effort to achieve emission reductions below major emission threshold in 2016, and that the facility not be required to submit an application for approval under Section 6 of the by-law in 2016.
Moved by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That the report on the Environmental Strategic Plan (ESP) – 2015 Implementation Update from the Environmental Policy Department, dated August 19, 2016, be received.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried

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