The Oakville Record

Council

March 27, 2023

Who was there

Present (15): Tom Adams, Rob Burton, Ray Chisholm, Cathy Duddeck, Allan Elgar, Dave Gittings, Marc Grant, Janet Haslett-Theall, Jeff Knoll, Natalia Lishchyna, Peter Longo, Jonathan McNeice, Nav Nanda, Sean O'Meara, Scott Xie

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 (24 motions)

24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated February 27, 2023 be approved. That the minutes of the planning and development session of Council dated March 6 and March 20, 2023 be approved. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated March 7, 2023, March 8, 2023 and March 20, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That the report titled Park Naming dated March 14, 2023 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 March 27, 2023, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That staff be authorized to enter a licence agreement with Conservation Halton on the terms set out in the report from the Parks and Open Space department and Legal department dated March 14, 2023. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to enter into minor amendments and short term renewals of the licence agreement, if required.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the expropriation of the easements and lands set out in Appendix “A” (the “ Required Interests ”), be approved for the municipal purposes of road widening, reconstruction and improvements to a segment of North Service Road East and Eighth Line and all ancillary works thereto. That the CAO and Town Clerk be authorized and directed to sign expropriation plans and Certificates of Approval showing the Required Interests being expropriated. That the Town Solicitor be authorized and directed to cause the said expropriation plans, when so signed and sealed, to be registered at the Land Registry Office for Halton and thereby effect the expropriation of the Required Interests. That the Realty Services Manager, CAO, Town Solicitor, or any one of them, be authorized and directed to execute and serve all notices and other documents and take such steps which are necessary to carry out the expropriation of the Required Interests or which are required by the Expropriations Act in respect of the Required Interests. That a Notice of Possession be served requiring possession of the Required Interests at least three (3) months after the date of service of the said notice, and all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the Required Interests on the day permitted under the Expropriations Act . That an offer of an amount in full compensation for the registered owners’ interest in the Required Interests, and an offer for immediate payment of 100% of the market value, as estimated by
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That staff be authorized to renew the license agreement with the Wallace Park Tennis Club for a two year period, to be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the 2023 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,194,612, as shown in Appendix A, be approved. That the 2023 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $369,285, as shown in Appendix B, be approved. That the 2023 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $431,260, as shown in Appendix C, be approved. That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds, within these budgets. The resolution shall be provided to the Treasurer, or designate of the town, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if it requires Council approval. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law. The Mayor called the vote on clauses 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the 2023 Business Plan and Budget for Halton Court Services and the accompanying Reserve Fund transfers, as detailed in the report from the Finance department dated March 14, 2023 and attached Appendix A, be approved. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any required documents and/or agreements to give effect to the transfer of Part III Provincial Offences Act prosecutions subject to the satisfaction of the Joint Management Board. That the Mayor and Clerk sign a letter to the Ministry of the Attorney General in support of more Justice of Peace appointments and for those appointments to be in a more timely fashion in an effort to provide a solution to the severe lack of judicial resources. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Corporation of the City of Burlington, the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills, and the Corporation of the Town of Milton for information.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the report titled Lakeshore Road West Improvements, Mississaga Street to Dorval Drive – Public Engagement and Consultation Process, dated March 14, 2023, be received. That Council endorse the Lakeshore Road West Improvements Detail Design Study public engagement and consultation program as outline in the report. That the required radius be doubled for the notice sent by mail and that information pertaining to this matter be made available to the public on the town website.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the sponsorship package for the 2024 Centennial Cup be funded from the Tax Stabilization reserve and the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) reserve, as outlined in the report dated March 14, 2023, from the Economic Development department and that these amounts be incorporated into the 2024 budget.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2023, be received.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with the security of the property of the municipality, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Item 8.1 - 1094 Third Line Lease Update.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the confidential staff report dated March 14, 2023 entitled “1094 Third Line Lease Update” from the Legal Department, be received, and that the staff direction given in closed session be approved.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried Unanimously
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That staff provide options to allow the rollover of the annual $9,000 allocated for Council Community Benefits through their elected term of Office to be consistent with the Regional policy and allow Councillors to have more flexibility in supporting their communication and Ward needs.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That staff prepare a report outlining the terms of reference, workplan, resources, and timing needed to create a comprehensive and integrated plan to better coordinate the vision, revitalization, and investments in Bronte Village, comparable to the approach taken for the Downtown Oakville Plan, their strategic action plan and associated initiatives.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
1. That the expropriation of the easements and lands set out in Appendix “A” (the “Required Interests”), be approved for the municipal purposes of road widening, reconstruction and improvements to a segment of North Service Road East and Eighth Line and all ancillary works thereto. 2. That the CAO and Town Clerk be authorized and directed to sign expropriation plans and Certificates of Approval showing the Required Interests being expropriated. 3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized and directed to cause the said expropriation plans, when so signed and sealed, to be registered at the Land Registry Office for Halton and thereby effect the expropriation of the Required Interests. 4. That the Realty Services Manager, CAO, Town Solicitor, or any one of them, be authorized and directed to execute and serve all notices and other documents and take such steps which are necessary to carry out the expropriation of the Required Interests or which are required by the Expropriations Act in respect of the Required Interests. 5. That a Notice of Possession be served requiring possession of the Required Interests at least three (3) months after the date of service of the said notice, and all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the Required Interests on the day permitted under the Expropriations Act. 6. That an offer of an amount in full compensation for the registered owners’ interest in the Required Interests, and an offer for immediate payment of 100% of the market value, a
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
1. That the 2023 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,194,612, as shown in Appendix A, be approved. 2. That the 2023 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $369,285, as shown in Appendix B, be approved. 3. That the 2023 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $431,260, as shown in Appendix C, be approved. Council Minutes - March 27, 2023 4. That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds, within these budgets. The resolution shall be provided to the Treasurer, or designate of the town, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if it requires Council approval. 5. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law. The Mayor called the vote on clauses 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
1. That the 2023 Business Plan and Budget for Halton Court Services and the accompanying Reserve Fund transfers, as detailed in the report from the Finance department dated March 14, 2023 and attached Appendix A, be approved. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any required documents and/or agreements to give effect to the transfer of Part III Provincial Offences Act prosecutions subject to the satisfaction of the Joint Management Board. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk sign a letter to the Ministry of the Attorney General in support of more Justice of Peace appointments and for those appointments to be in a more timely fashion in an effort to provide a solution to the severe lack of judicial resources. 4. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Corporation of the City of Burlington, the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills, and the Corporation of the Town of Milton for information. Council Minutes - March 27, 2023
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with the security of the property of the municipality, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Item 8.1 - 1094 Third Line Lease Update.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the confidential staff report dated March 14, 2023 entitled “1094 Third Line Lease Update” from the Legal Department, be received, and that the staff direction given in closed session be approved. Council Minutes - March 27, 2023 For (12): Mayor Burton, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Xie, and Councillor Nanda Against (3): Councillor Adams, Councillor Elgar, and Councillor O'Meara
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried Unanimously
That staff prepare a report outlining the terms of reference, workplan, resources, and timing needed to create a comprehensive and integrated plan to better coordinate the vision, revitalization, and investments in Council Minutes - March 27, 2023 Bronte Village, comparable to the approach taken for the Downtown Oakville Plan, their strategic action plan and associated initiatives.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor O'Meara
Carried

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