The Oakville Record

Council

April 30, 2018

Declared interests

Councillor Knollwith respect to Item 6 – 2018 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, of the Administrative Services Committee meeting as he is the shareholder, Director, and CEO of a corporation that is a member of the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area

What was decided (28 motions)

25 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council dated April 3, 2018, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated April 10, 2018, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated April 16, 2018 reconvened April 19, 2018, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins, seconded by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of April 23, 2018, be approved, subject to the separation of Item 6 – Update to the Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP) 2018-2022 and State of Oakville's Environment Report (SOER).
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the Update to the Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP) and State of Oakville’s Environment Report (SOER) from the Environmental Policy department, dated April 6, 2018, be received; 2. That the draft updated ESP shown in Appendix A be endorsed; 3. That the Vision, Guiding Principles and Goals continue to serve as the ESP policy statement for the town with the recommended action plans defining the implementation process; 4. That the 2018-2022 ESP recommended actions be incorporated in the development of annual departmental work plans and budgets; and 5. That the Director of Environmental Policy be authorized to make any reasonable minor revisions to the draft ESP shown in Appendix A that do not substantially change the intent or content.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of April 23, 2018, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence dated April 18, 2018, to the Commissioner of Corporate Services from Scott Mudie, Chief Operating Officer attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved. 2. 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 O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the confidential minutes of the CAO Review Committee meeting of April 6, 2018, attached as Confidential Appendix C, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the Process for Filling a Vacancy by Appointment for the Position of Ward 4 Town Councillor report dated April 16, 2018 from the Clerk’s department be received; and 2. That the procedure outlined in Appendix A be approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the following resolution be passed: WHEREAS under the Municipal Act , Ontario municipalities have the authority and responsibility to advance and protect the “economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality” and the “health, safety and well-being of persons”; WHEREAS the Provincial Government has designated Ontario municipalities to have responsibility to establish official plans that meet or exceed provincial standards for managing and directing physical change and effects on the social, economic, built and natural environment; WHEREAS CN Rail has declared that the Province of Ontario and the Halton Municipalities (the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville) and Conservation Halton have no regulatory role whatsoever with respect to a proposed truck/rail development that will have a direct impact on the economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality and health, safety and well-being of residents; WHEREAS the Halton Municipalities and Conservation Halton recognize that railways are a matter of federal jurisdiction, but assert that truck-rail developments have non-rail aspects that engage multiple areas of provincial and municipal government regulatory responsibility; WHEREAS the Halton Municipalities and Conservation Halton have commenced a Court Application to confirm their legitimate regulatory role in respect of the CN development; WHEREAS CN’s position that its proposed truck-rail
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried Unanimously
That the report dated April 12, 2018, from the Commissioner of Community Services and Director of Human Resources entitled Fire Services Staff Appointment , be received; 2. That Brian Durdin’s appointment as Fire Chief be extended for one year effective May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019 inclusive, with an additional one year extension to May 1, 2020, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Community Services; and 3. That By-law 2018-076, being a by-law to Appoint a Director of Emergency Planning and Fire Services (Fire Chief) for the Town of Oakville and to repeal By-law 2016-107, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That the recommendation contained in the confidential staff report from the Legal Department, dated April 25, 2018, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, 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 Motions upon their introduction this evening.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
THAT staff be directed to report on possible amendments to the property standards by-law and lot maintenance by-law, that would allow for the keeping of an apiary at 3136 Dundas Street West; and THAT the owners of 3136 Dundas Street West be required to apply for relief from zoning requirements related to the keeping of an apiary at 3136 Dundas Street West, within 1 month of this Council date (April 30, 2018); and THAT the applicant confirm that the location of the apiary complies with requirements of the Ontario Bee Act, by obtaining approval from OMAFRA Apiary Inspectors, by the time any application for zoning by-law relief is made; and further that As is normal practice, property standards, lot maintenance and zoning enforcement will not take place at this location, with respect to the keeping of an apiary, while these applications are in progress.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
WHEREAS, the Greenbelt is an integral component of land use planning that complements the Growth Plan to encourage smart planning, the reduction of sprawl, protection of natural and hydrological features and agricultural lands; and WHEREAS, the Greenbelt has protected 1.8 million acres of farmland, local food supplies, the headwaters of our rivers and important forests and wildlife habitat for over 12 years; and WHEREAS, a permanent Greenbelt is an important part of the planning for sustainable communities; and WHEREAS, there is a tremendous amount of land already planned and available in excess of the development needs of the GTA without weakening the protections provided by the Greenbelt; and WHEREAS, efforts to open the Greenbelt create the opportunity for land speculators to build expansive homes, at immense profits, in remote areas; and WHEREAS, opening the Greenbelt will move the urban boundary thus creating more sprawl and increased traffic; and WHEREAS, the costs of sprawl result in increased taxes, because 25% of the costs of sprawl are downloaded to existing property tax payers; and WHEREAS programs like the proposed inclusionary zoning regulations will assist municipalities in advancing the supply of affordable housing stock without the need to expand the built boundary; WHEREAS the Town of Oakville was the originator of the Urban River Valley designation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Town of Oakville stand with its municipal neighbours to undertake continued
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried Unanimously
That staff report back to Council on best practice for locating senior’s residential developments in the Town of Oakville. That staff also define the uses occurring within these developments and what additional infrastructure needs may be required to accommodate the needs of the residents.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That staff report back on the confusion regarding governance applying to user groups at local Seniors Centres relating to Terms of Reference, decision making authority, governance and management roles. That staff undertake a review of the practices and procedures currently in place at all Senior Centres in order to prepare and present a report for Council’s consideration that would outline options for formalizing and updating these user group arrangements to ensure compliance with Town policies and procedures as well as creating a clear understanding of roles. That any prior material or significant operational decisions relating to function and authority of these groups be
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Deferred
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2018-022 A by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2018 (Re: ASC, Item 1) 2018-052 A by-law to provide a rebate of taxes for eligible property owners (Re: ASC, Item 5) 2018-057 A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway – (Part Block 111, Plan 1, Part Lot 16, Con 3 SDS, and Part Lot 6, Plan 522 – Rebecca Street; Part Lot 17, Con 3 SDS, and Part Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Plan 522 – Dorval Drive; Part Lot 20, Con 4 SDS, and part road allowance between Cons 3 and 4 SDS – Fourth Line; Part Lot 20, Con 4 SDS – Lakeshore Road West) (Re: CSC, Item 1) 2018-065 A by-law to establish rules and regulations for Town of Oakville Cemeteries (Re: CSC, Item 4) 2018-076 A by-law to Appoint a Director of Emergency Planning and Fire Services (Fire Chief) for the Town of Oakville and to repeal By-law 2016-107 (See confidential agenda) 2018-079 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That By-law 2018-057 – A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway – (Part Block 111, Plan 1, Part Lot 16, Con 3 SDS, and Part Lot 6, Plan 522 – Rebecca Street; Part Lot 17, Con 3 SDS, and Part Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Plan 522 – Dorval Drive; Part Lot 20, Con 4 SDS, and part road allowance between Cons 3 and 4 SDS – Fourth Line; Part Lot 20, Con 4 SDS – Lakeshore Road West) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robinson
Carried
That consideration of this item be
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Referred
That the staff report Kingsway Drive On-Street Parking and Bike Lanes from the Department of Engineering and Construction dated March 29, 2018, be received; and 2. That this item be
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Referred
That the Inglehart Street North Remediation Project managed by the Environmental Policy and the Engineering & Construction Departments be authorized to proceed; and 2. That funding for the proposed project in the amount of $965,000 be allocated from the Environmental Initiatives Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Hutchins 1
Carried
That the report from the Parks and Open Space Department dated March 5, 2018, be received. 2. That By-law 2018-065, a by-law to establish rules and regulations for Town of Oakville Cemeteries, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the report Update to Landscaping Encroachments at 2150 Glengrove Crescent from the Engineering and Construction Department dated March 27, 2018, be received. 2. That the landscaping encroachments within the Westoak Trails Boulevard and Glengrove Crescent boulevard areas, as previously detailed within the report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated December 20, 2017, be removed at no expense to the property owner.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the Tax Levy By-law 2018-022, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the report from the Parks and Open Space department dated March 25, 2018, be received. 2. That the Agreement between Oakvillegreen and the Town be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That staff be granted authority to enter into a sublease renewal agreement for an additional 7 years with the Crusaders Rugby Club for the property at 2214 Ninth Line, on the terms set out in the report from the Legal Department dated March 12, 2018, titled Crusaders Rugby Club Lease Renewal. 2. That the sublease renewal agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the report, Status of Internal Audit Recommendations , dated February 12, 2018 from the Director, Internal Audit, be received; and the recommendation and action plan reported be implemented by management.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That By-law 2018-052, a by-law to authorize a 2018 tax rebate to eligible senior property owners, as attached to the report of the Financial Operations Department dated March 22, 2018, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the 2018 recommended budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,125,865, as shown in Appendix A of the report from the Finance department dated January 19, 2018, be approved. 2. That the 2018 recommended budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $365,452, as shown in Appendix B of the report from the Finance department dated January 19, 2018, be approved. 3. That the 2018 recommended budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $402,450, as shown in Appendix C of the report from the Finance department dated January 19, 2018, be approved. 4. That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds within these budgets by resolution, to be provided to the Treasurer, or designate of the town, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if Council approval is required. 5. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law.
Moved by Councillor Gittings 1
Carried

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