Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
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 regular session of Council and the closed session of Council dated October 19, 2020, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated October 20, 2020, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session dated October 26, 2020 and November 2, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar 1
Carried
That By-law 2020-114, a by-law to provide for the interim tax levy in 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Parmar
Carried
That the report from the Building Department entitled “ Supporting New Homebuyers – the Roles of the Tarion Warranty Program, the Province and the Town” , dated November 4, 2020 be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Parmar
Carried
That the report from the Legal Department dated November 4, 2020 entitled Oakville MDC Final Shareholder Declaration be received; 2. That the draft Final Shareholder Direction and Unanimous Shareholder Declaration for Oakville Municipal Development Corp. be approved with any minor changes approved by the Town Solicitor; and 3. That the Final Shareholder Direction and Unanimous Shareholder Declaration be signed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Parmar 1
Carried
That the verbal update from the CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Parmar, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the verbal update regarding the Lakeshore Road Reconstruction and Streetscape Project from the Director of Engineering and Construction be received.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the Audit Planning Report prepared by KPMG for the 2020 fiscal year be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the appointments of Members of Council to various committees for the term December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, be approved as follows: a. CAO Review Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams Councillor Longo Councillor O’Meara Councillor Parmar b. Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Chisholm Councillor Grant c. Community Task Force for Oakville’s Community Energy Plan Councillor Longo d. Development Charges Steering Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams Councillor Duddeck Councillor Grant Councillor Sandhu e. Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee Councillor Duddeck Councillor Gittings f. Visit Oakville Councillor O’Meara 2. That By-law 2020-115, a by-law to appoint Members of Council to various legislated committees to hold office from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021 be passed including the following appointments: Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Robertson Appeals Committee: Councillor Grant Councillor Haslett-Theall Councillor Lishchyna Councillor Robertson Councillor Sandhu Town of Oakville Water Air Rescue Force (TOWARF): Councillor Longo 3. That By-law 2020-135, a by-law to amend By-law 2018-163, a by-law to appoint Members of Council to incorporated Boards, replacing the appointment of Mayor Burton on the Downtown Oakville BIA to Councillor Haslett-Theall, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That the report dated November 4, 2020 from the Engineering and Construction Department, entitled “ E.J. James Public School Road Users Study” , be received; 2. That staff be directed to refer the primary recommendation to investigate the pavement widening of Sprucelea Drive to incorporate a painted pedestrian zone, detailed in the report dated November 4, 2020 from the Engineering and Construction Department, entitled “ E.J. James Public School Road Users Study” , to a future budget; and 3. That staff be directed to incorporate “other improvements” 1, 2 and 3, detailed in the report, dated November 4, 2020 from the Engineering and Construction Department, entitled “E.J. James Public School Road Users Study” , within existing budgeted programs.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the report dated November 4, 2020 from the Clerk’s department be received. Moved by Councillor O’Meara Seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall That alternative voting methods be reconsidered. MOTION
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Lost
That the recommendation contained in the confidential reported dated November 4, 2020, from the Legal department, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Knoll
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 following Notice of Motion upon its introduction today.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
WHEREAS The Town of Oakville has been well served by both Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation; WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property, and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development under the Conservation Authorities Act , ensuring compliance with the Regulations and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act ; WHEREAS new legislation introduces changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder conservation authorities’ participation in and support of local planning appeal processes and their ability to protect development from natural hazards; WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without consideration of local conditions, the Conservation Authority Board approved policies, watershed data and technical expertise; WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs; WHEREAS municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with conservation authorities for non-mandatory programs; WHEREAS municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on conservation authority boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair of the conservation autho
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried Unanimously
That staff report back in 2021 with options to address safety and environmental concerns arising from the use of fighting kites on private and public property.
Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2020-114 A by-law to provide for an interim tax levy in 2021 (re: Item 1) 2020-115 A by-law to appoint Members of Council to various legislated committees to hold office from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, and to repeal By-law 2019-128 (re: Item 7) 2020-135 A by-law to amend By-law 2018-163, a by-law to appoint Members of Council to incorporated Boards for the term of Council December 1, 2018 to November 14, 2022 (Re: Item 7) 2020-134 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo