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Council
October 19, 2020
What was decided (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the special session of Council dated September 14, 2020, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the regular session and closed session of Council dated September 21 2020, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session and the closed session of Council dated Ocotber 5, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That this item be withdrawn, as per the memo from the Legal department dated October 16, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the 2021 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule attached as Appendix A to the report dated October 7, 2020, from the Clerk’s department, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the Director of Engineering and Construction be authorized to enter into, amend and renew a crossing agreement with Imperial Oil Limited and any necessary ancillary documents with respect to the pipeline crossing Fourth Line, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That By-law Amendment 2020-104, a By-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law), be approved.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the CAO and Town Solicitor be authorized to enter into an amendment to the current parking agreement with the operator of Wyndham Manor in accordance with the principles in the report from the Legal department dated October 7, 2020. 2. That the CAO and Town Solicitor be authorized to enter into temporary agreements, renewals and amendments for parking spaces in the parking garage at 325 Reynolds Street, subject to such agreements, renewals and amendments having been negotiated and prepared to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings 1
Carried
That the verbal update from the CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the Economic Recovery Initiatives report be
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Longo
Referred
That staff be authorized to submit traffic by-laws for established areas directly to Council for approval without covering reports with respect to the following matters: a. Warranted and/or previously approved traffic regulations b. Changes to traffic regulations where the public is in consensus with the proposed changes.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
WHEREAS Site Plan Control By-law 2019-114 provides that at the request of Town Council the Director of Planning shall present site plans to Council at any time prior to final approval; WHEREAS the construction of a new home is proposed at 3194 Shoreline Drive which the neighbours believe is too large for the lot concerned and raises concerns that the variances requested with the combination of lot coverage and GFA will set a precedent for not only their area but all of Oakville; WHEREAS not only are variances required by way of appeal to LPAT but being on the lake Site Plan Approval is necessary too; WHEREAS Site Plan Approval Application 1732.016/02 has been filed and is being considered; WHEREAS the neighbours desire a public review by Council of the Site Plan Application at which they can delegate to express their concerns and suggestions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Director of Planning Services be requested to refer the Site Plan Application 1732.016/02 for 3194 Shoreline Drive to Council for consideration before any final approval is given.
Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That staff provide a report to Council on the disease “apple scab” impacting a high number of town crabapple trees on residential streets throughout the community. Report to include issues associated with the disease, contribution to the town’s tree canopy, magnitude of the problem and options/costs for treatment or mitigation.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That staff report back to Council on the options available to introduce a by-law similar to those in neighbouring municipalities to address concerns raised regarding video surveillance.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land relating to Item C-2 – Town Owned Property – 1094 Third Line, and for the purpose of dealing with personal matters about an identifiable individual relating to Item C-3 - Confidential Matter Pertaining to Labour Relations and C-4 - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the confidential recommendation contained in the confidential report from the Legal department and the Facilities & Construction Management department dated October 7, 2020, as revised be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2020-104 A by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law) (re: Item 3) 2020-126 A by-law to appoint Deputy Fire Chiefs and to repeal By-law 2017-104 (re: Item C-4) 2020-122 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Longo