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 (25 motions)
24 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated May 25, 2021, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Session of Council dated May 31, 2021 be approved. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated June 7, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the report titled New Park Names, dated June 8, 2021 from the Parks and Open Space Department, be received. That the names of all new Parks and Open Spaces, as listed within Table 1 of the report dated June 8, 2021, be approved, with the exception of Bronte Square, to be
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Referred
That staff be authorized to acquire an easement over Part 2 on Plan 20R-21912 for the purpose of installing and maintaining creek stabilization works as part of the rehabilitation of Munn’s Creek, and the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute all documents required to obtain the easement.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That staff be authorized to renew the license agreement with the Oakville and Milton Humane Society for a storage building in Cornwall Park, to be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute any renewals or minor amendments to this agreement.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That Funded and Community Partners Policy G-BRD-003 be reconfirmed as approved and updated Funded and Community Partners Procedure G-BRD-003-001 be received. That the updated Corporate Policy Framework G-GEN-001 (previously known as Policy Governing Policies and Procedures) be approved. That Municipal Roads Policy MS-CDV-002 be reconfirmed as approved and updates to updated Street Names for Public Roads Procedure MS-CDV-002-001 be received.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That By-law 2021-099, a By-law to amend By-law 2021-038 (Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders), be passed.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the recommendation contained in the confidential report dated June 15, 2021, from the Legal Department, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the verbal update from the CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That parking improvements at Bronte Beach and Tannery park areas as outlined in the June 15, 2021 report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department be implemented; and That By-law 2021-080, a by-law to amend By-law 2013-013, Parks By-law, attached as Appendix B, to the June 15, 2021 report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, be passed; and That By-law 2021-082 a by-law to amend By-law 2015-071, the Parking Administrative Penalties By-law, attached as Appendix C, to the June 15, 2021 report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, be passed; and That the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated June 15, 2021 titled “Waterfront Parks Parking Improvements”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report entitled “Climate Emergency Declaration Progress Report” dated June 8 , 2021, be received; That a Memorandum of Understanding (Appendix A) with the Halton Environmental Network regarding a collaboration to continue to deliver the OakvilleReady program, be approved; That the Town Solicitor be authorized to make any reasonable minor modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding; and That the Memorandum of Understanding be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the staff report dated June 8, 2021, entitled March 31 st , 2021 Financial Results from the Finance department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the report titled Municipal Code of Conduct Consultation and Strengthening Accountability dated June 8, 2021 from the Office of the Mayor be received.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the confidential resolution contained in the confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated May 28, 2021, from S. McCaughan, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Elgar
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 Parmar, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
WHEREAS routine eye care is critical in early detection of eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, and the health of eyes is critical to overall health and quality of life; WHEREAS Conditions that may be detected with an annual eye exam include Diabetes mellitus, Glaucoma, Cataract, Retinal disease, Amblyopia (lazy eye), Visual field defects (loss of part of the usual field of vision), Corneal disease, Strabismus (crossed eyes) Recurrent uveitis (an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body and choroid), Optic pathway disease; WHEREAS payments from OHIP have only increased 9% over the last 30 years, which has not come close to matching inflation of costs (which include rent, staff, utilities, equipment, taxes and supplies); WHEREAS the lack of funding makes it difficult to invest in modern technology, and newer technology means earlier detection of eye disease; WHEREAS the Provincial government refusal to formally negotiate with Optometrists for more than 30 years has forced the Optometrists to absorb approximately 173 million dollars annually in the cost to deliver eye care to Ontarians; WHEREAS the 2021 Ontario Budget did not address OHIP-insured eye care, Ontario Optometrists took action and voted to withdraw OHIP services starting September 1, 2021, unless the government agrees to legally-binding negotiations to fund these services at least to the cost of delivery; WHEREAS this job action will je
Moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Mayor Burton
Carried Unanimously
Whereas gypsy moths are an invasive species causing significant damage to local trees and forest areas, and Whereas aerial spraying can be used to help control the level of gypsy moth infestations, and Whereas residents in areas adjacent to Town of Oakville property have requested expanded use of the aerial spraying program to areas that were excluded from spraying this year, Therefore be it resolved that staff report on options to (1) improve the process for selecting areas to be included in the aerial spraying program to maximize its effectiveness, (2) work with other public land owners such as the province and Halton Conservation to coordinate treatment of impacted land, (3) improve communication about the Town work to manage gypsy moth infestations specifically to residents who back directly onto Town of Oakville lands impacted by gypsy moths and things residents in general can do to help manage gypsy moth infestations and (4) that staff report on any other viable options to manage gypsy moth infestations in 2021.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna Gypsy Moth Infestations
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the verbal update from the CAO be received. Council Minutes June 21, 2021
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That this committee rise and report. Council Minutes June 21, 2021
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
Council Minutes June 21, 2021 That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
Councillor Lishchyna’s Application to sit on Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Committees That the Council of the Town of Oakville support Councillor Lishchyna's application to sit on FCM Standing Committees and attend Committee meetings and Forums. Council Minutes June 21, 2021
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
Council Minutes June 21, 2021 Gypsy Moth Infestations Whereas gypsy moths are an invasive species causing significant damage to local trees and forest areas, and Whereas aerial spraying can be used to help control the level of gypsy moth infestations, and Whereas residents in areas adjacent to Town of Oakville property have requested expanded use of the aerial spraying program to areas that were excluded from spraying this year, Therefore be it resolved that staff report on options to (1) improve the process for selecting areas to be included in the aerial spraying program to maximize its effectiveness, (2) work with other public land owners such as the province and Halton Conservation to coordinate treatment of impacted land, (3) improve communication about the Town work to manage gypsy moth infestations specifically to residents who back directly onto Town of Oakville lands impacted by gypsy moths and things residents in general can do to help manage gypsy moth infestations and (4) that staff report on any other viable options to manage gypsy moth infestations in 2021.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna