The Oakville Record

Council

April 3, 2018

What was decided (36 motions)

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

That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council dated February 26, 2018, reconvened, February 27, 2018, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated March 19, 2018, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation regarding the Oakville Enterprises Corporation Quarterly Report, be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of March 26, 2018, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 5 – Flood Mitigation Progress Report 2017-2018.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the report from the Community Services, Community Development and Corporate Services Commissions, dated March 5, 2018 entitled “ Flood Mitigation Progress Report 2017-2018 ” be received. 2. That $2,035,000 from the General Working Capital reserve fund be approved for the following high priority restoration projects in 2018: a. Dingle Park - $200,000 b. Lakeside Park - $390,000 c. Carrington Promenade - $345,000 d. Bronte harbour walkway rehabilitation -$145,000 e. Coronation Park - $135,000 f. Gairloch Gardens - $120,000 g. Sixteen Mile Creek Slope Stabilization on the east side - $400,000 h. Town owned Sixteen Mile Creek Slope Stabilization north of Rebecca Street Bridge- $300,000 3. That $500,000 to repair the Bronte launch ramp seawall in 2018 be approved and that the project be funded by reallocating the 2018 and 2019 project funding for the Berta Point Seawall and that the Berta Point Seawall be re-budgeted in 2019. 4. That $484,400 from the Harbours Reserve fund be approved for the infrastructure repairs required at Oakville and Bronte harbours due to flood damage. 5. That a project budget of $770,000 be approved for the replacement and relocation of the Bronte harbour launch ramp with the following financing arrangement: a. $250,000 from the Harbour reserve fund; b. $280,000 to be reallocated from projects within the Parks and Open Space capital program; and c. $240,000 from the Bronte launch ramp capital budget approved for 2018.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of March 23, 2018, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That notice of a 90-day extension of time for a Regional decision on the Town-Initiated Official Plan Amendments 15, 317 and 318 (Urban Structure Review) and Official Plan Amendment 16 (Cultural Heritage Policy Updates) be given to the Region of Halton; 2. That the report “ Notice of Extension of Time for Regional Decision: Town-Initiated Official Plan Amendments 15, 317 and 318 (Urban Structure Review) and Official Plan Amendment 16 (Cultural Heritage Policy Updates) ” be forwarded to the Region of Halton.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the report dated March 20, 2018, entitled ‘Revised Outstanding Issues List’, be received.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the office of Ward 4 Town Councillor, held by Roger Lapworth, be declared vacant in accordance with Section 262 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That the vacant Council seat be filled by means of an appointment to be made by Council using ballots in accordance with the Council Vacancies Procedure.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Elgar 2
Carried
That nominees be required to include 25 declarations of endorsements with their nomination forms and supporting documentation.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Chisholm 3
Carried Unanimously
That a special Council meeting be held May 7, 2018 to deal with filling the vacant seat representing the office of Ward 4 Town Councillor.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Hutchins 4
Carried
That each candidate be permitted five minutes to address Council.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor O’Meara 5
Carried
That no questions from Council be permitted after a candidate’s five-minute speech.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck 6
Carried
That questions 1-9 as listed below be provided to all candidates for consideration. 1. Name three things that a Councillor does? 2. Name the main issues facing Ward 4 at this time? 3. What is the role of Council? 4. Do you intend to run in the 2018 Municipal Election? 5. What makes you think you will be a good Councillor? 6. What are our most important challenges facing the community? 7. What qualities does an ideal candidate possess? 8. Describe the type of leader you will be, by describing your two highest priorities for change in our municipality. 9. What do you cherish most about your community? Moved by Councillor Adams Seconded by Councillor Knoll That the following question be added as #10 to the above noted list: 10. Would you support Councils Strategic Plan?
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant 7
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 Adams, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
WHEREAS public libraries provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community spaces where everyone is welcome to learn, work, connect and collaborate; and WHEREAS the Oakville Public Library engages with the community and contributes to the culture of social good by sharing knowledge and resources; and WHEREAS the Oakville Public Library continues to seek funding opportunities through donor development and sponsorships to increase services and expand programming outside of their core funding; and, WHEREAS in 2017 the Oakville Public Library continues to grow with 47% of residents as active cardholders and 1.3 million visits to our branches annually; and, WHEREAS the Oakville Public Library continues to manage public resources including the municipal levy with the utmost care and are committed to the sustainability of their services; NOW THEREFORE the Town of Oakville urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the contribution of local libraries within their communities and to cease the 20 year budget freeze to local public libraries in an acknowledgement to the services they offer to all residents; NOW THEREFORE the Town of Oakville urges the Province of Ontario to reinstate adequate and appropriate funding for local public libraries, increasing each year going forward in line with the consumer prices index. NOW THEREFORE a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs, the local MPP’s, the Association of M
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2018-005 A by-law to amend by-law 2015-075, the Licensing By-law, to provide for the licensing and regulation of Arborist Consulting, Arboriculture and Landscaping/Tree Companies (Re: CSC, Item 4) 2018-006 A by-law to regulate the keeping of animals in the Town of Oakville, including provisions for animal identification, and to repeal by-law 2010-157, as amended (Re: CSC, Item 6) 2018-010 A by-law to amend the By-law 2015-091 - A by-law to establish the positions of screening officer and hearing officer (Re: CSC, Item 6) 2018-030 A by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law) (Re: CSC, Item 2) 2018-040 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 60, Plan 1 – John Street) (Re: CSC, Item 1) 2018-046 A by-law to authorize the expropriation of a fee simple interest in the lands along Speers Road described in Appendix “A” to this by-law together with the permanent easement and temporary easement described in Appendix “A” to this by-law (Re: ASC, Item 2) 2018-047 A by-law to amend the Town of Oakville Sign By-law 2006-005, as amended (Re: ASC, Item 4) 2018-063 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That By-law 2018-040 – A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 60, Plan 1 – John Street), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2018-030, a by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the staff report Automated Speed Enforcement , from the Engineering and Construction Department dated March 5, 2018, be received; 2. That staff be authorized to work with other Ontario municipalities and the Ontario Traffic Council to develop a request for proposals to establish an Automated Speed Enforcement program; and 3. That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of adopting an Administrative Monetary Penalties System for a future Automated Speed Enforcement program and to work with Province and Ontario municipalities to resolve necessary required legislative changes.
Moved by Councillor Robinson 1
Carried
That the report entitled Arborist Licensing By-law 2018-005 be
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Referred
That By-law 2018-005, being a by-law to amend Town of Oakville Licensing By-law 2015-075 by adding licensing requirements for Arborist Consulting Companies, Arboriculture Companies, Tree Companies and Landscape/Tree Companies, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department dated March 5, 2018, be passed and come into effect June 1, 2018; and 2. That new licensing fees listed in Appendix C to the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department dated March 5, 2018 be approved, effective immediately, and such fees be included in the 2018 Rates and Fees schedules.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That consideration of this item be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Referred
That By-law 2018-006, attached as Appendix A to the March 5, 2018 report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, a by-law to repeal and replace the Town of Oakville Animal Control By-law 2010-157 be passed. 2. That By-law 2018-010 attached as Appendix B to the March 5, 2018, report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, a by-law to amend By-law 2015-091, a by-law to establish the positions of screening officer and hearing officer, be passed. 3. That new fees listed in Appendix C to the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department dated March 5, 2018, be approved, effective April 2, 2018, and such fees be included in the 2018 Rates and Fees schedules.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the annual statement of remuneration and expenses paid to members of Council and appointed members of the Committee of Adjustment prepared by the Financial Operations Department, in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the expropriation of the fee simple interest in the lands set out in Appendix “A” (the “Lands”), together with the permanent easement and temporary easement described in Appendix “A” (the “Easements”), be approved for the municipal purpose of facilitating the reconstruction and improvement of a segment of Speers Road between Third Line and Fourth Line; 2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized and directed to sign expropriation plans and Certificates of Approval showing the Lands and Easements being expropriated; 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized and directed to cause the said expropriation plans, when so signed and sealed, to be registered at the Land Registry Office for Halton and thereby effect the expropriation of the Lands and Easements; 4. That the Realty Services Manager, CAO, Town Solicitor, or any one of them, be authorized and directed to execute and serve all notices and other documents and take such steps which are necessary to carry out the expropriation of the Lands and Easements or which are required by the Expropriations Act in respect of the Lands and Easements; 5. That a Notice of Possession be served requiring possession of the Lands and Easements at least three (3) months after the date of service of the said notice, and all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the Lands and Easements on the day permitted under the Expropriations Act; 6. That an offer of an amount in full compensation for the registered owners’ interest in the
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That a license agreement with the Halton District School Board allowing the Town to access a portion of the White Oaks Secondary School North Campus lands to facilitate the construction of a washroom building within Oakville Park behind the school be approved and executed in accordance with By-Law 2013-057; and 2. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make minor modifications to the license agreement that do not affect the substance of the agreement and extend the term of the agreement if deemed necessary.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That By-law 2018-047, being a by-law to amend Town of Oakville Sign By-law 2006-005, attached as Appendix “A” to the report dated January 31, 2018 from the Legal and Clerk’s department, be approved. 2. That the fees outlined in the report dated January 31, 2018 from the Legal and Clerk’s department be approved and the 2018 annual rates and fees schedule approved by Council be amended accordingly.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the report dated March 12, 2018, from the Clerk’s department entitled 2017 Closed Meetings Statistics be received.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the 2017 Year End Financial Report and Surplus Disposition be received. 2. That the transfers to and from Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in this report be approved.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That updated Use of Corporate Resources during Municipal Elections Procedure G-ELE-001-001 be approved. 2. That updated G-GEN-006 Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Board Members be approved. 3. That old corporate policy 08-04-04 Fencing and Trails on Lakefront Parkland be rescinded.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the amount of $950,000 be included in the 2018 capital budget, for the Implementation of the Residential and Seniors Oriented Housing blocks on the former OTMH Lands, be approved. 2. That $510,000, of the total $950,000 budget request, as per recommendation 1, be added to the existing South East Community Centre project budget and the remaining $440,000 be used to fund a new 2018 capital project for the Implementation of the Residential and Seniors Oriented Housing blocks on the OTMH lands. 3. That the project be funded from the town’s General Working Capital reserve. 4. That those funds received from the sale of lands be used to replenish the town’s General Working Capital reserve. 5. That any additional funds required for the implementation of the Residential and Seniors Oriented blocks in 2019 and beyond be identified it the 2019 capital budget process.
Moved by Councillor Gittings 1
Carried
That the report from the Parks and Open Space Department dated March 2, 2018; be received. 2. That the design for the 0.6 ha park to be located north of the Southeast Community Centre be approved and be constructed in conjunction with the community centre. 3. That the design for the 0.3 ha Allan Street open space block at an estimated construction cost of $645,000 funded from the Parkland Reserve Fund be approved and be constructed in 2018.
Moved by Councillor Gittings 1
Carried
That the joint report from the Facilities and Construction Management Department and the Recreation and Culture Department dated February 25, 2018 be received. 2. That the town be authorized to enter into an agreement between the Town of Oakville, Diamond Schmitt Architects Incorporated and Graham Construction and Engineering LP for the South East Community Centre in the amount of $32.1m and that the agreement be in the form of the template agreement attached as Appendix A with the detail set forth in the joint report from the Facilities and Construction Management department and the Recreation and Culture department dated February 25, 2018 and subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the Director, Facilities and Construction Management, and that such agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057. 3. That the 2019 and 2020 capital budgets for the South East Community Centre of $18,840,000 and $9,354,000 respectively, as identified in the 2018 – 2027 capital budget forecast be pre-approved. 4. That the town be authorized to enter into an agreement with Oakville Enterprises Corp (OEC) permitting OEC to develop, build, own and operate Distributed Energy Resources (DER) on the site of the South East Community Centre, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the Director, Facilities and Construction Management, and that such agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Gittings 1
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of February 8, 2018, be received.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2018, be received.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried

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