The Oakville Record

Council

May 25, 2020

Declared interests

Councillor Knollwith respect to Item 3 - 2020 Budgets for Business Improvement Areas, clause 3 of the recommendation, as he is a Director and Shareholder of a corporation that is a member of the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area

What was decided (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That, in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure established in Section 12(2) be waived to allow members of the public to participate electronically at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Sandhu
Carried
That the minutes of the regular session and the closed session of Council dated April 23, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Parmar
Carried
That By-law 2020-062, a by-law to authorize a 2020 tax rebate to eligible senior property owners, as attached to the report of the Finance Department, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the Annual School Crossing Guard Report as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction and Roads and Works Operations Departments, dated May 13, 2020 be received.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the 2020 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 May 13, 2020, be approved; 2. That the 2020 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $344,506, as shown in Appendix B of the report from the Finance department dated May 13, 2020, be approved; 4. That any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds within these budgets be approved by the relevant Board of Management and provided to the Treasurer, or designate of the town, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if it requires Council approval. 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 Grant, seconded by Councillor Adams 1
Carried
That the 2019 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Bonus Zoning Reserve Fund Statements be received.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation regarding the annual business and financial update, be received. 2. That the resolutions as submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Enterprises Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated May 8, 2020, with regard to the following matters be approved; a. The appointment of auditors of the Oakville Enterprises Corporation; and b. The compensation for Directors of Oakville Enterprises Corporation and its affiliates be approved, attached as Appendix A. c. The acceptance of the consolidated audited financial statements of Oakville Enterprises Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2019, attached as Appendix B. 3. That the confidential resolution submitted by the Chair of the Advisory and Nominating Committee, attached as Confidential Appendix C, recommending the appointment of the following individuals as Directors of Oakville Enterprises Corporation, be approved: Names of Directors Name of Chair Mayor Robert Burton David Brennan Raymond Green Michael Russill Lucia Casacia Jane Allen Helen Palmer Sheryl Watson David Pasieka 4. 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 Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That the Tax Levy by-law 2020-061, a by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2020 as attached to the report of the Finance Department, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Sandhu
Carried
That a Notice of Intention to Designate under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Gairloch Gardens cultural heritage landscape, as identified in Appendix A to the report dated May 20, 2020 from the Planning Services Department, be issued.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That By-law 2020-067, a by-law to amend By-law 2020-011, the Town of Oakville Procedure By-law to allow members of the public to participate electronically in open meetings of Council during emergencies and make other housekeeping amendments, be passed. 2. That a regular meeting of the Planning and Development Council be scheduled for June 16, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. 3. That a Budget Committee meeting be scheduled for June 16, 2020, at 2 p.m.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That the verbal update from the Acting CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the March 31st, 2020 Results and COVID-19 Financial Update be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the COVID-19 Recovery Framework report from Mayor Rob Burton be received.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land with respect to Item C-1 – Recreation Lease Recommendation.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That staff proceed with option 3 as outlined in the confidential report from the Recreation and Culture Department dated May 13, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the minutes of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee meeting of May 19, 2020, be received.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
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 Notices of Motion upon their introduction this afternoon.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
Whereas the economy of Oakville has been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with provincially mandated business restrictions and closures, resulting in limited operations, employee lay offs, and financial hardships. And whereas commercial areas in Oakville form a key component necessary to ensure that Oakville is a complete, livable community. And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor formed an Economic Task Force, comprising representatives from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, BIAs, Visit Oakville, and Economic Development, to provide immediate short-term relief measures to the business community, as well as explore options to support Oakville’s long-term economic recovery. And whereas the Province has entered into Phase One of reopening under the COVID-19 state of emergency and communities are preparing for the restoration of services. And whereas public health officials advise that two metre distancing is a critical tool to slow the spread of COVID-19. And whereas the reopening of commercial businesses will require interim adjustments to methods of service delivery to maintain physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19 and meet the needs of the community. And whereas the Economic Task Force has collaborated to develop the Commercial Recovery Initiative to support the town-wide reopening of commercial businesses in a practical manner that supports the safety of the community, employees and members of the public. NOW THEREFORE BE IT R
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared a worldwide pandemic regarding the Novel Coronavirus 19 ("COVID-19 pandemic"); WHEREAS the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes or community spread; WHEREAS on March 17, 2020 a Declaration of Emergency was made by the Province of Ontario related to COVID- 19; WHEREAS on March 24, 2020 The Corporation of the Town of Oakville and the Regional Municipality of Halton declared an emergency pursuant to section 4 of the Emergency Management Act; WHEREAS due to lab capacity, lack of swabs and reagents, the criteria for COVID-19 testing was narrowed in Ontario and individuals with symptoms or who may have been exposed to the virus were turned away from testing; WHEREAS due to testing limitations in Ontario, current known cases reflect only individuals who were prioritized for testing; WHEREAS with increased testing and a wider criteria, the Town of Oakville and the Halton Public Health Unit will have a greater opportunity to find where local spread is occurring so we can physically isolate, initiate contact tracing and prevent the disease from spreading across the Town of Oakville and other municipalities; WHEREAS the federal government is offering to help provinces with COVID-19 testing and contact tracing in an effort to meet provincial testing targets and to support the opening of the economy
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS COVID-19 has and will continue to have a significant social and economic impact on learning institutions and workplace job opportunities. WHEREAS post-secondary students and graduates must obtain work experience to ensure they are meaningful contributors to the local and national economy. WHEREAS post-secondary students and graduates’ economic contributions are and would be a benefit for fiscal regrowth. WHEREAS post-secondary students and graduates are facing and will continue to face challenges due to the social and economic impact of COVID-19 on learning institutions and workplace job opportunities. WHEREAS our post-secondary students and graduates would benefit from greater opportunities to advance their knowledge and skills in their chosen fields. WHERAS the Canadian Federation of Students has stated, “The amount of job placements and work for students has reduced dramatically because of the crisis. …Students want to get their work experience” reinforces the need to expand ways to provide work experiences without the loss of financial aid. WHEREAS the Canada Wage Subsidy is the perfect program for employers to ensure continuing fluidity of their business and states, “it is intended to enable employers to re-hire workers previously laid off as a result of COVID-19 and help prevent further job losses.” WHEREAS many post-secondary students and graduates benefit from positions created via the Canada Summer Jobs program. WHEREAS the Canada Summer Jobs program is a tre
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Sandhu
Carried Unanimously
That staff report back to Council on the possible options to address the concerns of the Walker Street residents as they relate to the pathway lighting including consideration to turn the lights off at 11 pm each night, dimming lights to a safe level prior to 11 pm and painting the 3 arms on each fixture matte black.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That staff report on what the stormwater management standards are for ditches and culverts in residential areas including the design standards for depth, width and slope of ditches, the accepted materials in ditches such as plantings, stones or retaining walls, the process for property owners to make any changes to adjacent ditches as well as water retention and conveyance standards for ditches. 2. That staff update the Town of Oakville web site to include this information in a user friendly and accessible format. 3. That staff report on options, such as the use of a standard leaflet distributed to property owners, to improve proactive communications about the Town’s standards, maintenance plans and upcoming works for stormwater ditches and culverts particularly on residential streets including for regular inspections.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2020-047 A by-law to designate the cultural heritage landscape at 1042 Sixth Line as a property of cultural heritage value or interest 2020-061 A by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2020 (re: Item 6) 2020-062 A by-law to provide a rebate of taxes for eligible property owners (re: Item 1) 2020-067 A by-law to amend By-law 2020-011 (The Town of Oakville Procedure By-law) (re: Item 8) 2020-064 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried

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