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Council
May 29, 2017
Declared interests
Councillor Knollwith respect to Kerr Village BIA Application for Tourism Exemption to the Retail Business Holidays Act , Item 2 of the Administrative Services Committee agenda of May 23, 2017, as he is a corporate member of the Kerr Village BIA
What was decided (31 motions)
30 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular session of Council, dated May 1, 2017, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the special session of Council, dated May 2, 2017, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council, dated May 15, 2017, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 23, 2017 be approved, subject to the separation of Item 5 – Events Strategy Implementation Update.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the recommendation of the Community Services Committee meeting of May 23, 2017 regarding Item 5 - Events Strategy Implementation Update be amended to include an additional clause 4 as follows: 4. That staff be directed to explore the creation of a community development grant of up to $5000 for local community groups to access and promote the hosting of local neighbourhood community events and report back to Council on the implications.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 23, 2017, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 2 – Kerr Village BIA Application for Tourism Exemption to the Retail Business Holidays Act, in recognition of Councillor Knoll’s declaration of pecuniary interest.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of May 23, 2017 Item 2 – Kerr Village BIA Application for Tourism Exemption to the Retail Business Holidays Act , be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lapworth, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the PowerPoint presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation regarding the annual business and financial update be received. 2. That the resolutions as submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Enterprises Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated May 16, 2017, with regard to the following matters be approved: a. The appointment of auditors of the Oakville Enterprises Corporation; and b. The compensation for Directors of the Oakville Hydro Corporation and its affiliates be approved, attached as Appendix A; c. The acceptance of the consolidated audited financial statements of Oakville Enterprises Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2016, attached as Appendix B. 3. 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 May 16, 2017, 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 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 Elgar, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the Hometown Hockey report be received; 2. That staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with Hometown Hockey to host an Oakville based event in late 2017; 3. That funding of $96,000 be funded by the tax stabilization reserve to cover costs associated with the Hometown Hockey event; and 4. That Town of Oakville permit fees and internal expenses excluding Transit and Parking be waived for the Hometown Hockey event.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the report from the Community Services, Community Development and Corporate Services Commissions dated May 23, 2017 entitled Flood Management and Mitigation 2017 be received; and 2. That staff report back to Council on the estimated full costs associated with flood management, recovery and restoration after lake levels have receded.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That staff be directed to prepare a report for Council outlining the linkages and opportunities for collaboration between the events strategy and visitor attraction goals and related initiatives of Visit Oakville.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2017-035 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway - (Block 128, Plan 20M-1173 - Huguenot Road; Block 129, Plan 20M-1173 - Wheat Boom Drive; Block 122, Plan 20M-1176 - Fowley Drive; Block 123, Plan 20M-1176 - Threshing Mill Boulevard) 2017-042 A by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law) (Re: CSC - Item 1) 2017-050 A by-law to amend By-law 2012-007, A by-law to establish rules and regulations for Town of Oakville harbours (Re: CSC - Item 3) 2017-056 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That By-law 2017-042, a By-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report 2017 RBC Canadian Open from the departments of Economic Development and Roads and Works Operations, dated April 7, 2017, be received. 2. That event banners for the 2017 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 and Works Operations. 3. That the requirements of Sign By-law 2006-005, as amended, be waived for all signage and banners requested for the 2017 RBC Canadian Open. 4. That the requirements of Noise By-law 2008-098, as amended, be waived for all site activities requested for the 2017 RBC Canadian Open. 5. That a low-level RCAF flyby be permitted on Tuesday, July 25 for the 2017 RBC Canadian Open opening ceremonies. 6. That an additional one-time expense in the amount of $20,000 for the 2017 RBC Canadian Open be approved and funded from the Tax Stabilization reserve, resulting in a revised total amount of $110,000 to be funded from the Tax Stabilization reserve.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the report dated April 28, 2017 from the Parks and Open Space department; be received. 2. That By-law 2017-050, a by-law to amend By-law 2012-007, a by-law to establish rules and regulations for Town of Oakville harbours, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the Annual School Crossing Guard Report as detailed in the report from the Roads and Works Operations and Engineering and Construction Departments, dated April 3, 2017, be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the Events Strategy Implementation Update report dated April 28, 2017 from the Recreation and Culture Department, be received; 2. That the 2017 Events Strategy Update attached as Appendix A and its recommendations be approved, subject to budget approval; and 3. That the budget implications of the 2017 Events Strategy Update be
Moved by Councillor Chisholm 1
Referred
That the 2017 Pedestrian Crossover Conversion Program , as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated May 1, 2017, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the report Beautification Enhancements to Town Parks and Trails from the Parks and Open Space department, dated April 26, 2017, be received; and 2. That staff work with Waters Edge Park residents on a formal park adoption program.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the report Options Available to the Oakville Fire Department to Enhance Medical Treatment for Overdose Victims dated April 30, 2017 from the Fire Department, be received. 2. That the Oakville Fire Department maintain the current level of medical response, and continue to monitor confirmed Fentanyl use in the Town of Oakville for any significant changes in partnership with the Halton Regional Medical Officer of Health.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the report Ministry of Labour, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Prevention Plan dated April 30, 2017, from the Oakville Fire Department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins
Carried
That the report Waterside Gathering Place from the Parks and Open Space department, dated May 8, 2017, be received; and 2. That funding for the pilot waterside gathering place in the amount of $31,650 be funded from the Corporate Contingency on the basis a successful proponent is selected.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That Town staff be granted authority to convey a permanent easement to Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. over Part 1 on the draft plan attached as Appendix “A” for its switchgear unit; 2. That all requisite documentation in connection with the easement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057; and 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make any minor modifications to the requisite documentation as necessary.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That Halton Region be advised of the Town’s support for the application from the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) for a tourism exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act (RBHA).
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the 2016 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the 2016 Bonus Zoning and Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Statement be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the updated MS-REC-001 Oakville Museum Policy be approved and the following related procedures be received: a. MS-REC-001-001 Oakville Museum Collections Management Procedure; b. MS-REC-001-002 Oakville Museum Conservation Procedure; c. MS-REC-001-003 Oakville Museum Artifact Deaccessioning and Disposal Procedure; d. MS-REC-001-004 Oakville Museum Exhibition Procedure; e. MS-REC-001-005 Oakville Museum Interpretation and Education Procedure; and f. MS-REC-001-006 Oakville Museum Research Procedure; and 2. That the updated MS-SPR-002-002 Corporate Community Assistance Procedure be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That Town staff be granted authority to negotiate and enter into temporary licenses with the owners of 1053, 1058 and 1061 Bridge Road and 472 Maplehurst Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor; 2. That Town staff be granted authority to negotiate and acquire a permanent easement over a portion of 1061 Bridge Road for a new culvert, to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor; 3. That all requisite documentation in connection with the temporary licenses and permanent easement be executed in accordance with By‑law 2013‑057; and 4. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make any minor modifications to the requisite documentation as may be required, including any extensions of the temporary licenses, if required.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That the report from the Financial Operations department, dated May 3, 2017, entitled 2017 Provincial Education Rate Update , be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the 2016 Town of Oakville Consolidated Financial Statements and the 2016 Town of Oakville Trust Fund Financial Statements be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the 2016 Audit Findings Report issued by KPMG, the town’s external auditors, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the March 31st 2017 Financial Progress report dated April 26, 2017, from the Finance department, be received; 2. That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated April 26, 2017, 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 April 26, 2017, from the Finance department; and 4. That the capital projects budget adjustments and required transfers from reserve/reserve funds as outlined in the report dated April 26, 2017, from the Finance department, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of April 6, 2017, be received.