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Special Council
April 8, 2020
What was decided (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following scheduled meetings be cancelled: a) Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee (April 14, May 19 and June 16); b) Planning and Development Council, (May 4 and June 8); c) Accessibility Advisory Committee (June 11); d) Budget Committee, (June 22); and e) Committee of Adjustment Committee (April 14, 28, May 19, Jun 2, 16, 30). 2. That any Appeal or Property Standards Committee meeting not be scheduled until further notice, unless it affects the safety of the residents of the municipality. 3. That the regular council meetings commence at 2 p.m. until the end of June, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Parmar 1
Carried
That By-law 2020-057, a by-law to delegate authority to the Mayor during the COVID-19 Emergency , be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That the report from the Legal Department, dated April 6, 2020, titled “ Town leases and licenses - Rent during the COVID-19 pandemic ” be received. 2. That the Town forgive the rents owing by tenants of the Town who lease space in closed Town community centres/facilities during the period of time that the facility is closed by the Town and the tenant is denied access to their premises. 3. That the Town Solicitor, or his delegate, be authorized to take such steps and execute such documents as are required to effect the recommendations in this report.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That the report titled “ Impact of the Provincial proclamation on non-essential construction projects” be received.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the verbal COVID-19 Update from the Acting CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor O’Meara, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That Committee resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with labour relations or employee negotiations; with respect to Item C-1.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the confidential verbal update from the Acting CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2020-055 A by-law to enforce physical distancing in the Town of Oakville during the State of Emergency 2020-057 A by-law to delegate authority to the Mayor during the COVID-19 Emergency (Re: Item 2) 2020-053 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Sandhu