The Oakville Record

Council

October 22, 2019

What was decided (28 motions)

27 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated September 23, 2019, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the special session of the Planning and Development Council dated October 3, 2019, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the regular session of Planning and Development Council dated October 7, 2019, be approved. 4. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated October 16, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of October 15, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of October 15, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the recommendations of the closed session of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of October 15, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That By-law 2019-112, a by-law to amend the Banking By-law 2019-048, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the Neighbourhood 40km/h Speed Limit Pilot report from the Engineering and Construction Department be received. 2. That the area bound by Upper Middle Road, Third Line and Fourteen Mile Creek be added to the Neighbourhood 40km/h Speed Limit Pilot program.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the report from Oakville Transit dated October 7, 2019 entitled Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Transit , be received. 2. That the transit capital projects identified in this report be approved for submission to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. 3. That the transit capital projects identified in this report be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall 1
Referred
That, in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure established in Section 14.1(2) be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion upon its introduction this evening.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
WHEREAS the Tarion Warranty Corporation (Tarion, henceforth) was established in 1976 via the Ontario New Home Warranties Act and is a non-profit entity in Ontario; WHEREAS Tarion’s primary purpose should be to protect new home buyers by ensuring that builders abide by provincial legislation; WHEREAS Tarion currently holds a monopoly in this space as it is the only new home insurer, the only authority for recourse or new home management for new home buyers; WHEREAS Tarion is a self-policing corporation financed entirely by builder registration, renewal and home enrollment fees which are largely passed on to the home buyer; WHEREAS homes being built in Oakville and all over Ontario are not meeting consumer expectations as the minimum threshold for occupancy is set forth in the Ontario Building Code and while deemed safe, these are not quality living standards; WHEREAS the More Homes, More Choices Act indicates that all municipalities should expect an increase in new homes and the subsequent issues the homes create for residents and municipalities; WHEREAS on February 20, 2019 via a Backgrounder, the Ontario Government indicated it was undertaking a review of the Tarion Warranty Corporation to “strengthen consumer protection and make lives easier for Ontarians.” THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Council of the Town of Oakville request that the Ontario Government, at minimum, proceed with the guidelines set forth in the Backgrounder from February 20, 2019 which are: · Strengthe
Moved by Councillor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
WHEREAS The Town of Oakville is deeply concerned about the grave threat that nuclear weapons pose to communities throughout the world; and WHEREAS The Town firmly believes that our residents have the right to live in a world free from this threat; and WHEREAS any use of nuclear weapons, whether deliberate or accidental, would have catastrophic, far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for people and the environment. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; THAT the Town of Oakville supports the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and call on our government(s) to join it. REQUESTS FOR REPORTS Camera Surveillance on Private Property Moved by Councillor Chisholm Seconded by Councillor Duddeck That staff prepare a report to Council regarding the regulation of video camera surveillance on private property.
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That staff report back on the first phase of the downtown construction project at the December 16th meeting of Town Council including: • The causes of delays which resulted in our falling behind schedule; • Specifics as to what will be done to ensure accuracy of reporting against key milestones in Phase 2 weekly, including accuracy of information and better communication with retailers and Town Council; • Changes in trade organization, timing and phasing of the various work to safely maximize daily productivity allowing for earlier completion; • Changes in project management oversight; • Possible improvements to fence signage and accessibility for residents; • Any recommended changes to our current mitigation budget; • Confirmation of 2020 work schedule and possibility of block by block construction to minimize effects of construction; • A summary of the learnings shared by the businesses impacted in Phase 1; • How we will address the remaining work to be completed on George to Dunn with minimal disruption to the businesses and residents; and We further request that the Town report what penalty funds will apply to the project and could those funds be shared amongst the operating businesses in Phase 1 Downtown Oakville.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
Whereas the residents of Oakville require and deserve better quality homes, we request the following report from staff to be delivered in May 2020. Request that staff report on the legislation in place to ensure the quality of new homes meet the expectation of the consumers. In particular: · What are the requirements under the Ontario Building Code prior to occupancy of a home? · What is the role of Tarion in protecting the quality of the homes for consumers? · What support is provided to the new home purchasers in terms of Tarion’s role? · Review what options are available to the Town to improve quality of the homes delivered to residents (i.e. by-laws, etc.). · Review what the Province can do to protect consumers (i.e. updated legislation, etc.).
Moved by Councillor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That a Special Council meeting be convened in the new year (2020) to consider the matter of private cannabis retail stores in Oakville, allowing access to the staff report two weeks prior to the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2019-097 A by-law to provide for the licensing of eligible charitable organizations or non-profit organizations to conduct and manage lottery schemes for charitable purposes or objects, and to repeal By-law 2007-059. (Re: ASC Item 6) 2019-112 A by-law to amend the Banking By-law 2019-048. (Re: Item 1) 2019-116 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the report from the Parks and Open Space department dated September 17, 2019, be received.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the Environmental Study Report project file for the town’s Stormwater Master Plan final report from the Development Engineering Department dated September 23, 2019 be received; 2. That the Notice of Completion for the Stormwater Master Plan Study project file be published commencing the mandatory 30- day public review period; 3. That staff prioritize recommended community/area improvement projects and incorporate same into the 2020 capital budget and capital forecast; and 4. That staff bring forward (as appropriate) new polices and/or policy amendments that serve to support the implementation of the Stormwater Master Plan recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That this item be deferred to the November 11, 2019 Community Services Committee meeting in order for staff to provide further information as discussed at the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the lease between Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation and the Town for the property at 2545 Sixth Line be renewed for a further 20 years, and the renewal agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That updated Accountability and Transparency policy G-GEN-009 be approved. 2. That updated Closed Meeting Investigations procedure G-GEN-009-001 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated September 30, 2019, be approved. 2. That the ‘ Rules of Procedures for Committees ’ be rescinded, and the information that is not already included in the Town’s procedure by-law be inserted into all committees’ terms of reference as they are presented to Council for review and approval.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the report, Building Services Business Process Review - Status of External Consultant’s Recommendations , dated August 23, 2019 from the Internal Audit department, be received. 2. That remaining recommendations, where viable, within Appendix B of the report dated August 23, 2019 from the Internal Audit department, be implemented by management as part of the Plan-it Oakville program.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That the recommendation in the confidential report from the Legal department, dated September 20, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
That the Town’s Ombudsman be the Provincial Ombudsman. 2. That By-law 2016-042, a by-law to appoint ADR Chambers Inc. as Ombudsman for the Town of Oakville, be repealed, effective December 31, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That By-law 2019-097, a by-law to provide for the licensing of eligible charitable organizations or non-profit organizations to conduct and manage lottery schemes for charitable purposes or objects, be passed. 2. That By-law 2007-059, a by-law to provide for the licensing of charitable or religious organizations to conduct and manage lottery schemes for charitable or religious purposes, be repealed.
Moved by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That Applicant #7 be appointed to the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee until November 14, 2022, or until their successor is appointed. 2. That Applicant #1 and Applicant #2 be appointed to the Property Standards Committee, as alternate members, until November 14, 2022, or until their successor is appointed.
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That this Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, with respect to Item C-3, Oakville Harbours Business Plan RFI.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the recommendation in the confidential report from the Parks and Open Space Department, dated September 26, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of September 12, 2019, be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried

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