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Council
February 24, 2020
What was decided (24 motions)
22 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated January 27, 2020, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the special session and confidential minutes of the closed special session of Council dated February 3, 2020, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Planning and Development Council dated February 10, 2020, be approved. 4. That the minutes of the special session and confidential minutes of the closed special session of Council dated February 19, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Parmar, seconded by Councillor Gittings 1
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the town, as shareholder of Oakville Municipal Development Corp. ("MDC"), approve articles of amendment for MDC.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report entitled “ Sale of Sugary Drinks in Town Facilities ” from the Recreation and Culture department be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report entitled 2019 Closed Meetings Statistics dated February 12, 2020, from the Clerk’s department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2020-021, a By-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law), be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the 2019 Strategic Plan Accomplishments report from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report, Royal Windsor Drive Bridge – Metrolinx Agreement , from the Engineering and Construction Department, be received; and 2. That Council authorize the execution of the Royal Windsor Drive Bridge agreement, attached as Appendix A to this report, between The Corporation of the Town of Oakville and Metrolinx in accordance with By-law 2013-057, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the concurrence of Metrolinx. 3. That authority be delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer to amend the Royal Windsor Drive Bridge agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Oakville and Metrolinx as required for administrative or operational changes, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That By-law 2020-023 be approved, authorizing the Harbours Dock Renewal project at an estimated total cost of $1,100,000 and the raising of the financing through the issuance and sale of debentures.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2020-022 be passed authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet current expenditures should the need arise in 2020, until taxes are collected and other revenues are received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the recommendation in the confidential report from the Legal department, dated February 12, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
WHEREAS in June 2019 the Province of Quebec legislated Bill 21 (“An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State”) which forbids public servants from wearing religious symbols; WHEREAS Bill 21 is a divisive law that undermines equality in the name of secularism and instead contributes to further discrimination and intolerance; WHEREAS Oakville is a multicultural community that is proud of its diversity and inclusivity; WHEREAS The Town of Oakville is the home to many faiths and believes that the expression of faith is a fundamental right as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and WHEREAS The Town of Oakville stands with other municipalities, such as Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, and Waterloo, who have also condemned Bill 21 and believe in a Canada without racial or religious discrimination; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Oakville opposes Quebec’s Bill 21, seeks its repeal, and maintains its goal of building a welcoming community where all are free to express their religious beliefs; THAT The Town of Oakville calls upon the Federal government to condemn and challenge Bill 21; and THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to local MPs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, local MPPs, Premier Doug Ford, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Parmar
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the Town of Oakville has been well served by both Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation; WHEREAS we have a long history of working with both Authorities; WHEREAS Conservation Authorities provide educational and recreational activities that inform the public about a wide variety of topics including watershed maintenance, wildlife, and Canadian culture and heritage; WHEREAS Conservation Authorities are on the front line to prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change such as flooding and invasive species; WHEREAS flooding accounts for the largest portion of disaster recovery costs in Canada; WHEREAS Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation Authority work on updating floodplain mapping will be beneficial for community development and land use planning, flood forecasting and warnings, and emergency planning and responses; WHEREAS Conservation Authorities’ role in reviewing community development is essential for creating sustainable communities and protecting our natural resources; WHEREAS Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation Authority provide employment and support local businesses and tourism; WHEREAS the Provincial government needs to provide adequate time to give consultations for the public and stakeholders regarding any changes to Conservation Authorities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Oakville requests that the Provincial Government improve their funding of Conservation Authorities to provide a more stable fund
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried Unanimously
That the update regarding the Lakeshore Road Reconstruction and Streetscape Project, contained in this report, be received; and 2. That staff report to Council monthly on the progress of this project.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall 1
Carried
That By-law 2020-024, a by-law to amend By-law 2019-060 (Tow Truck Licensing By-law), attached as Appendix A to this report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated February 12, 2020 be passed. 2. That By-law 2020-025, a by-law to amend By-law 2015-075 (Licensing By-law) to provide for the licensing and regulation of Motor Vehicle Storage Yards, attached as Appendix B to this report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated February 12, 2020 be passed.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara 1
Carried
That the report from the Legal Department entitled " Payment in Lieu of Parking – 110 Westside Drive " be received. 2. That staff be directed to secure an agreement in advance of the deadline of November 2020. 3. That the agreement include the applicable interest to extend the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the report entitled “ Halton Region 2020 Allocation Program ”, from the Planning and Finance Departments , dated February 19, 2020, be
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Deferred
That the report from Oakville Transit dated February 12, 2020 entitled “ Child Concession and Fare for Oakville Transit ” be received; 2. That the Youth Concession default to 13-19 years. 3. That staff report back by April 2020 on the options for implementing a free program for Children 6-12 years of age.
Moved by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the report dated February 12, 2020 on the 2022 Municipal Election from the Clerk’s department, be received. Moved by Councillor Adams That staff report back to Council no later than Q3 2020 on the experiences of the City of London with regard to implementing a ranked ballot election and provide a high level risk/benefit analysis of implementing a ranked ballot election.
Moved by Mayor Burton
Lost
That the report entitled 2020 Road Resurfacing and Preservation Program from the Engineering and Construction Department dated February 12, 2020 be received. 2. That the 2020 Road Resurfacing and Preservation Program and candidate list as identified in Appendix B, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That Oakville Town Council endorses and adopts the following resolution approved by Regional Council on February 12, 2020: “WHEREAS as outlined in Report LPS69-19 re: “Proposed CN Milton Logistics Hub” and Report LPS78-19 re: “CEAA Panel Review of the Proposed CN Milton Logistics Hub” the Halton Municipalities participated in the Review Panel hearing process for the proposed CN Milton Logistics Hub during the spring/summer of 2019; WHEREAS the submissions of the Halton Municipalities included detailed expert predictions that the Proposed CN Milton Logistics Hub was likely to cause multiple significant adverse environmental effects; WHEREAS the Review Panel released its report on the Proposed CN Milton Logistics Hub on January 27th, 2020; WHEREAS the Review Panel concluded that the proposed CN Milton Logistics Hub is itself likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects on air quality and on human health as it relates to air quality and is also likely to cause significant adverse cumulative environmental effects on air quality, human health, wildlife habitat and the availability of agricultural land; WHEREAS the Review Panel conclusions on Project effects and cumulative effects fail to fully address the significance of all effects; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Federal Government be told that based on the submissions provided by the Halton Municipalities and other agencies, the panel conclusions on those effects that it fully addressed, and the additional s
Moved by Councillor Longo 1
Carried Unanimously
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That staff report back no later than May, on a plan to address the problem of coyote dens in residential neighbourhoods followed by recommendations which will update and improve the Coyote Management strategy including best practices from other municipalities that are experiencing the challenges of urbanized coyotes; and That staff review and report on recommendations to improve protocols to respond to foxes living in residential areas.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings