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 (21 motions)
21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WHEREAS foreign policy and international development are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government; WHEREAS municipal councils are concerned with more local issues; and WHEREAS, the Town of Oakville values peace and harmony globally and acknowledges the temporary ceasefires in the conflict in Gaza; and WHEREAS, the Town of Oakville Council recognizes the complex and global nature of this conflict and other global issues and its local impact on our residents; and WHEREAS, reputable, humanitarian agencies and United Nations spokespersons are expressing deep concern over the deaths, suffering and destruction taking place in this war; and WHEREAS, Council condemns all acts of hatred including the recent rise in Islamophobia, anti-semitism, Hinduphobia, and Xenophobia; and WHEREAS, Council is committed to the principles of non-violence, mutual respect, and the promotion of understanding among all community members. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Oakville Council will continue to advocate for a lasting peace solution, a call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire; and release of all hostages; THAT Council reaffirms its support for ongoing humanitarian efforts to aid those affected by the conflict; AND THAT Council is dedicated to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Global Affairs, the Minister of International Devel
Moved by Councillor Nanda, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the minutes of the Midtown Oakville Meeting dated November 14, 2023, be approved.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the report dated December 5, 2023 from the Transportation and Engineering Department, entitled “Transfer of Portion of Burnhamthorpe Road from Halton Region to the Town of Oakville”, be received; That the Town Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary By-law and ancillary documents to facilitate the proposed transfer, as outlined in this report; That the Commissioner of Community Infrastructure be authorized to amend the Road Maintenance Agreement with Halton Region to reflect the transfer of Burnhamthorpe Road (Regional Road 27), from the William Halton Parkway (Regional Road 40) Connecting Link to Sixth Line, to reflect the transfer as outlined in this report; That staff be directed to undertake the necessary processes to update relevant maps, databases, and other documents to reflect the transfer of this portion of Burnhamthorpe Road to the Town of Oakville; and That a copy of this report be forwarded to Halton Region to confirming that the Town of Oakville’s Council has provided their consent for the transfer of Burnhamthorpe Road (Regional Road 27), from the William Halton Parkway (Regional Road 40) Connecting Link to Sixth Line, to the Town of Oakville.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That new leases for the existing tenants at 308 Church Street and 110 Reynolds Street be approved and executed in accordance with by-law 2013-057; and That the CAO be authorized to execute renewals and amendments to these leases subject to such renewals and amendments having been negotiated to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the new Digitization Procedure, attached as Appendix A to report Corporate Policy Update, dated December 5, 2023, be received. That the new Cancelling Parking Penalty Notices Procedure, attached as Appendix B to report Corporate Policy Update, dated December 5, 2023, be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That By-law 2023-167, a by-law to repeal Tow Truck Licensing By-law 2019-060, as amended and amend Licensing By-law 2015-075, as amended to delete references to motor vehicle storage yards, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated December 5, 2023, be passed. That the Rates and Fees Schedule for Municipal Enforcement Services – Licensing be amended to delete fees for tow truck/heavy tow truck owners, motor vehicle storage yards and inspection/re-inspection of a tow truck, as of January 1, 2024.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the information contained in the staff report dated December 5, 2023, entitled September 30, 2023 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. That the Street Trees reserve fund be closed as all funds have been fully utilized for the planting and maintenance of street trees.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That Staff be authorized to request mediation in the appeals filed by1463292 Ontario Inc. (“Dunpar”) in OLT-23-001031, in respect of the proposed development of 1020, 1024, 1028, 1032 and 1042 Sixth Line and otherwise proceed in accordance with the confidential report from the Legal Department dated December 5, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the confidential briefing report dated December 5, 2023 addressed to Douglas Carr, Town Solicitor from Sean McCaughan, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer of Oakville Enterprises Corporation attached as Confidential Appendix A and distributed to the Mayor and Members of Council only, be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That staff be authorized to proceed in accordance with the confidential report from the Legal Department titled “Oakville Enterprises Corporation – Legal Update”
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the draft Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Multi-Year Plan, 2024-2028 be received. That staff consult the community on the draft plan in the first quarter of 2024 and report back to Council in the second quarter of 2024, with a final Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Multi-Year Plan, 2024–2028 incorporating comments received from Council at its December 18, 2023 meeting and comments received from the community .
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Palermo Village Corporation (File No.: Z.1331.02 and 24T-23002/1331), be refused for the reasons outlined in the report from Planning Services dated December 12, 2023.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the recommendation to appoint the Citizens listed in Confidential Appendix B in the report dated December 5, 2023 from the Clerk’s department be approved.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
1. That the report dated December 5, 2023 from the Transportation and Engineering Department, entitled “Transfer of Portion of Burnhamthorpe Road from Halton Region to the Town of Oakville”, be received; Council Minutes - December 18, 2023 2. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary By- law and ancillary documents to facilitate the proposed transfer, as outlined in this report; 3. That the Commissioner of Community Infrastructure be authorized to amend the Road Maintenance Agreement with Halton Region to reflect the transfer of Burnhamthorpe Road (Regional Road 27), from the William Halton Parkway (Regional Road 40) Connecting Link to Sixth Line, to reflect the transfer as outlined in this report; 4. That staff be directed to undertake the necessary processes to update relevant maps, databases, and other documents to reflect the transfer of this portion of Burnhamthorpe Road to the Town of Oakville; and 5. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Halton Region to confirming that the Town of Oakville’s Council has provided their consent for the transfer of Burnhamthorpe Road (Regional Road 27), from the William Halton Parkway (Regional Road 40) Connecting Link to Sixth Line, to the Town of Oakville.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Palermo Village Corporation (File No.: Z.1331.02 and 24T-23002/1331), be refused for the reasons outlined in the report from Planning Services dated December 12, 2023. Council Minutes - December 18, 2023
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
1. That the minutes of the regular session of Planning and Development Council dated November 13, 2023, be approved. Council Minutes - December 18, 2023 2. That the minutes of the Regular session of Council dated November 20 2023, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Special sessions of Council dated November 22 and November 28, 2023, be approved. 4. That the minutes of the Regular session of Planning and Development Council and confidential minutes dated December 4, 2023, be approved.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Elgar