The Oakville Record

Council

December 21, 2020

What was decided (32 motions)

28 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated November 16, 2020, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Planning and Development sessions dated November 23, 2020 and December 7, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Longo 1
Carried
That the recommendations of the Budget Committee meetings of November 17, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 1, 2020, December 3, 2020 and December 15, 2020, be approved. Moved by Councillor Elgar Seconded by Councillor Robertson That Halton Environmental Network (HEN) be offered a $5,000 grant for the 2021 Budget year.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Longo
Lost
That the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, dated December 9, 2020, titled “ Regional Smoking and Vaping in Public Places By-law ” be received, and 2. That Council for the Town of Oakville consent to the passage and implementation of the Halton Region Smoking and Vaping in Public Places By-law as presented in Regional Report, MO-15-20 attached as Appendix A, and 3. That the updated Halton Region Smoking and Vaping in Public Places By-law continue to be enforced by Halton Region Public Health, as was the case with the Regional By-law 24-09, and 4. That a copy of this Resolution by sent to Halton Region, City of Burlington, Town of Milton and the Town of Halton Hills.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That the report, Hydro Excavation Vehicle Co-Ownership Agreement with Oakville Hydro , from the Roads and Works Operations, be received; 2. That Council authorize the execution of the Hydro Excavation Vehicle Co-Ownership Agreement, attached as Appendix A to this report, between The Corporation of the Town of Oakville and Oakville Hydro Energy Services (“Oakville Hydro”), in accordance with By-law 2013-057, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the concurrence of Oakville Hydro. 3. That authority be delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer to amend the Hydro Excavation Vehicle Co-Ownership agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Oakville and Oakville Hydro as required for administrative or operational changes, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor. 4. That the town’s share of the Hydro Excavation Vehicle purchase be funded from the Roads and Parks Equipment Reserve and that the 2020 budget for Project 51322001 Roads and Works Replacement Equipment be increased by $220,000 to accommodate this transaction.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That the report from the Legal Department dated December 9, 2020 regarding Oakville Hydro Promissory Notes be received. 2. That the resolution approved by Council at the December 16, 2019 Council meeting with respect to Oakville Hydro Promissory Notes be corrected to reference a promissory note in the amount of $67,945,839 from Oakville Hydro Electric Distribution Inc.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Chisholm 1
Carried
That the report from the Parks and Open Space department dated December 16, 2020, be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the verbal update from the CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation regarding the Oakville Enterprises Corporation Quarterly Update, be received. 2. That the confidential resolutions contained in the confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and distributed to the Mayor and Members of Council only, dated December 8, 2020, from S. McCaughan, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Knoll 1
Carried
That the Sept 30th 2020 Financial Results and COVID-19 Financial Update be received.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the report titled “ Bill 108 and Bill 197 Transition Timeline ” be received. 2. That staff delay service area Master Plans until population targets to the 2051 timeframe have been determined by Halton Region, and co-ordinated with the Town. 3. That staff bring forward an amendment to Development Charges By-law 2018-001 in order to reflect the changes made to the Development Charges Act, 1997 .
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That By-law 2020-142, being a by-law to amend Sign By-law 2018-153 as set out in Appendix B to the Report from the Municipal Enforcement Services Department dated December 9, 2020, be passed
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Sandhu
Carried
That the COVID-19 Update – Year in Review report dated December 16, 2020 from CAO Jane Clohecy be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream report dated December 16, 2020 be received. 2. That staff be authorized to submit project applications totaling $2,324,906 under the COVID-19 Response Infrastructure and Active Transportation Infrastructure categories of the ICIP COVID stream grant as outlined in this report. 3. That staff be authorized to execute project level ICIP COVID stream Transfer Payment Agreements with the provincial government under the Local Government Intake. 4. That the 2021 capital budget be amended as required upon approval under the Local Government Intake for the ICIP COVID stream.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of November 12, 2020, be received.
Moved by Councillor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That Item 11 on the Council Agenda respecting the disposition of Block 7 on the former public works site, be
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Parmar
Withdrawn
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board with respect to Item 12 - Possible Disposition of Interest in Land and Update on Related LPAT Hearing and Item C-1 - Oakville Soccer Club.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Parmar
Carried
WHEREAS Ontario's annual greenhouse gas emissions rose by 10 megatonnes in 2018 over the previous year and for the first time in nearly a decade; WHEREAS in 2019 the Town of Oakville declared an ongoing climate emergency; WHEREAS to help address the climate emergency and address GHG emissions, the Town of Oakville worked with community partners to set out a roadmap for ambitious community wide reductions in energy use and Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) as well as economic goals through the 2020 Community Energy Strategy; WHEREAS Ford Motor Company based in Oakville has announced major investments along with both the Provincial and Federal government to build Electric Vehicles in Oakville, providing an opportunity to help increase uptake of electric vehicles and reduce vehicle GHG emissions; WHEREAS buildings produce 22% and transportation produces 35 % of Ontario’s GHG emissions; WHEREAS the Ontario Building Code offers opportunities to support reducing GHG emissions, increase resilience and reduce risk to changing climate impacts and increase comfort by addressing requirements around buildings and electric vehicle infrastructure; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Town of Oakville calls on the Province of Ontario to provide the needed support to municipalities to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions; AND THAT the Province of Ontario update the Ontario Building Code to align with provincial and federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets; AND THAT th
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Mayor Burton
Carried
That staff be requested to report back to Council on opportunities to improve and expand equitable access to the Town's loose leaf collection program. This report should consider the variability of the time of leaf drop by a) seasonal and/or climate change effects and b) by species, and include forecasts of the impact on scheduling, areas served, and costs of keeping the program coordinated with the Town's planned canopy growth.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Mayor Burton
Carried
Whereas COVID 19 has highlighted for all communities the critical importance of a strong digital infrastructure for effective services; and Whereas Town staff pivoted quickly to support our community needs in a constantly changing environment with a focus on continuing our tradition of being a progressive livable community; and Whereas Town staff have demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous improvement in the use and implementation of LEAN learnings for service and cost savings; and Whereas Town staff have identified opportunities to advance our digital offerings and infrastructure and earmarked significant investment in the 2021 budget; and Whereas our talented business community have expressed an interest in understanding our Digital/Innovation plans and engaging with the Town further in this regard; and And whereas our residents and businesses as the end user and funder of these projects would benefit from understanding how we are embracing technology and planning for the future; Therefore, we request Town staff provide Council with a summary of the Digital/innovation plan for 2021 in Q1 of 2021.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2020-131 A by-law to provide for the establishment of fees to be charged in the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters, subject to Supplemental Notes, and to repeal By-law 2019-129. (Re: Item 2 - 2021 Rates and Fees - Budget Committee meeting of November 17, 2020, as revised) 2020-142 A by-law to amend Sign By-law 2018-153 with respect to Static Electronic Message Boards (SEMB) and Fuel Rate Digital Displays (Re: Item 10) 2020-143 A by-law to amend By-law 2018-168, being a by-law to make appointments to the Board of Management for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area Board of Directors (BVBIA) 2020-144 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor O’Meara
Carried
That the overview presentation from the Manager, Financial Planning and Policy on the 2021 operating and capital budgets be received. 2. That the CAO Offices presentation from the Director, Economic Development and Corporate Strategy on the 2021 budget be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried
That the rates and fees be
Moved by Councillor Sandhu
Referred
That the report Review of Crickets Fields from the Parks and Open Space department be received.
Moved by Councillor Sandhu
Carried
That the presentations from the Corporate Services Commission, Community Development Commission and Community Services Commission, be received. 2. That staff report back on the following: a) The number of capital projects being
Moved by Councillor Sandhu 1
Carried
That the report requested by Council in its resolution of February 25, 2020, directing staff to review options for a tax levy to support dedicated funding for climate change initiatives, be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Deferred
That the four additional staff resources be approved to support the increase in development applications resulting from the allocation program, and as included in the 2021 operating budget for the Planning, Development Engineering, and Engineering & Construction work programs.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report entitled 2021 Road Resurfacing Program and Pavement Network Performance Update dated November 11, 2020, be received. 2. That Council approve the 2021 Road Resurfacing Program candidate list as identified in Appendix ‘A’ subject to capital budget approval.
Moved by Councillor Sandhu 1
Carried
That the report from Oakville Transit dated November 11, 2020 entitled Children 12 Years and Under Ride Free Program, be received. 2. That Oakville Transit pilot a Children 12 Years and Under Ride Free program until the end of 2022.
Moved by Councillor Grant 1
Carried
That the report entitled “Traffic Calming Process” from the Engineering and Construction Department dated November 11, 2020 be received. 2. That the Traffic Calming Process for local roads and minor collector roads be modified to move public consultation activities from a point in the process following data collection activities, to a point in the process preceding data collection activities. 3. That the Traffic Calming Process for all road classifications be modified to reduce all Speed Warrant thresholds by 5 km/h. 4. That funding for the Traffic Calming capital account be increased from $165,000 to $422,000 as per the 2021 budget book. 5. That $55,000 be added to the capital budget as part of the 2021 budget process to cover start-up costs associated with the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. 6. That staff be directed to work with the Ministry of Transportation, the ASE Joint Processing Centre and the equipment vendor to prepare the required agreements in 2021 that can be executed in 2022 in conjunction with the implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS).
Moved by Mayor Burton 1
Carried
That the report on Bulk Loose Leaf Collection Service Expansion Options from the Departments of Roads and Works Operations dated November 11, 2020, be received.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the presentations from delegations regarding the 2021 operating and capital budget be received..
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Deliberations from the Finance department, be received. 2. That the 2021 recommended operating budget as presented in the 2021 Budget and Business Plan be approved, subject to the following adjustments: a. That the $27,500 included in the Oakville Galleries 2021 budget submission for a fundraising study be funded from the tax stabilization reserve; and b. That the terms of reference for the study be agreed upon by the Oakville Galleries and the town prior to the release of the funding. 3. That the 2021 recommended capital budget as presented in the 2021 Budget and Business Plan be approved, subject to the following adjustments: a. That $201,000 included in capital project 32102101 – Online Voting funded from the Election reserve be removed. 4. That the 2021 net Town of Oakville levy request of $ 214,737,900 be approved resulting in a 2.29% increase in the town share of the residential property tax bill representing an approximate 1.63% overall residential tax rate increase, and that the Treasurer be authorized to confirm and adjust these amounts if required, prior to Council’s approval of the Budget on December 21, 2020. 5. That any surplus or deficit resulting from a difference in the actual assessment growth from the budgeted assessment growth be transferred to/from the Tax Stabilization reserve. 6. That the rates and fees established in the rates and fees schedule attached as Appendix A to the November 11, 2020 report from
Moved by Councillor Duddeck 1
Carried

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