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Council
October 23, 2017
Declared interests
Councillor Adamswith respect to Item 2 - By-law 2017-094 - A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 11, Plan 20R-13289 - Wyecroft Road) of the Community Services Committee meeting of October 16, 2017, as his wife is an employee of TDL group and this by-law pertains to one of their properties
Councillor Lapworthwith respect to Item C-2 – Update and Instructions re: Glen Abbey - Solicitor Client Privledge, as one of his income tax clients is an employee of Glen Abbey Golf Course
What was decided (22 motions)
20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular session of Council, dated September 25, 2017 be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Special Planning and Development session of Council, dated September 26, 2017, reconvened September 27, 2017 be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council, dated October 10, 2017, reconvened October 11, 2017 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of October 16, 2017, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 2 - By-law 2017-094 - A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 11, Plan 20R-13289 - Wyecroft Road) in recognition of Councillor Adams declaration of pecuniary interest.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of October 16, 2017, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That By-law 2017-104 to appoint Monique Belair as Deputy Fire Chief be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the Town Solicitor be instructed as set out in the confidential report of the Legal Department, dated October 18, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the Mayor’s Annual Oakville Status Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Lapworth
Carried
That the report from Oakville Transit dated October 11, 2017 entitled “ Municipal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Challenge Fund Application ” be received; 2. That Council approve submission of an application for project funding to the Ontario Government’s Municipal GHG Challenge Fund for integration of eight fully electric buses (including associated charging infrastructure) into the transit fleet; 3. That the application seek funding for 90% of the estimated $9 million project costs with the remaining 10% to be funded from the Oakville Transit equipment replacement reserve account; 4. That, should the Municipal GHG Challenge Fund application for funding be successful, the associated Funding Agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That staff be directed to report back on the sightline issues at the northeast corner of Westoak Trails Boulevard at Glengrove Crescent as a result of trees and shrubs that have been planted in the public right-of-way, and provide options for mitigation.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Lapworth
Carried
That staff report on options to improve maintenance standards for utility boxes on public lands such as requiring identification of ownership on the boxes with contact information on how to report problems.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That staff be directed to report back on potential erosion mitigation options for the Walker Street slope that include both natural and engineered solutions with associated costs, environmental impacts and implementation timelines.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That, to enable the town to be prepared for the implementation of automated speed enforcement (“photo radar”), staff be directed to prepare a report for Council regarding Bill 65 – The Safer School Zones Act and considerations regarding the use and placement of automated speed enforcement cameras in school and community safety zones.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2017-095 A by-law to Adopt and Maintain a Procurement Policy for the Town of Oakville (Re: ASC - Item 2) 2017-104 A by-law to appoint Deputy Fire Chiefs and to repeal By-law 2016-107. 2017-110 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2017-094 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway - (Part 11, Plan 20R-13289 – Wyecroft Road) (Re: CSC - Item 2)
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the Oakville Environmental Fund – Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) Annual Report dated September 25, 2017, be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That By-law 2017-094 - A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway - (Part 11, Plan 20R-13289 – Wyecroft Road) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the Pedestrian Safety Program , as detailed in the staff report from the Engineering and Construction department dated October 12, 2017, be approved. 2. That an annual capital cost of $200,000 to implement the Pedestrian Safety Program be
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Referred
That the September 18, 2017 report from the Recreation and Culture Department entitled Cultural Plan Implementation Update be received. 2. That the $25,000 funding required for cultural grants as outlined in the report be
Moved by Councillor Chisholm 1
Referred
That the minutes of the Cemetery Stakeholders Advisory Committee meeting of September 5, 2017, be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the firm of KPMG be appointed as the Town’s external auditors for a five year period, for the fiscal years of 2017 to 2021.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That Procurement Policy By-law 2017-095 be approved and Procurement Policy By-law 2016-116 be rescinded.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the report from Oakville Transit dated September 19, 2017 entitled “Agreement for PRESTO Retail Distribution” , be received; and 2. That the Agreement for PRESTO Retail Distribution, as described in the report, be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057. 3. That staff be requested to inquire with Metrolinx as to their willingness to pay for the installation and ongoing operation of an automated self-serve PRESTO kiosk in the Uptown Core, recognizing that this location is a central transit hub with no Shoppers Drug Mart retailer nearby for the PRESTO retail distribution.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of September 14, 2017, be received.