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)
22 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Special session of Council dated October 12, 2023, be approved. That the minutes of the Regular session of Planning and Development Council dated October 16, 2023, be approved. That the minutes of the Regular session of Council dated October 23, 2023, be approved. That the minutes of the Regular session of Planning and Development Council and confidential minutes dated October 30, 2023, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the minutes of the Midtown Oakville Meeting dated October 10, 2023, be approved. That the minutes of the Budget Committee Meetings dated October 17, 2023, October 19, 2023, October 31, 2023, November 1, 2023 and November 2, 2023, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2023-156, a by-law to provide for the interim tax levy in 2024, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the Mayor’s Proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budget to Create Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability in a Vibrant and Livable Community for All, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the Audit Planning Report prepared by KPMG for the 2023 fiscal year be received.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That future community energy planning and partnerships proceed through Future Energy Oakville. That the town no longer appoint a Council member to the Oakville Energy Task Force. That the Services Agreement between the town and Future Energy Oakville in Appendix A of the report from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department be endorsed. That $50,000 in town funding be released to Future Energy Oakville for 2023 and $50,000 in town funding for 2024 be released pending approval of the 2024 town budget.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the report Design of Westminster Drive and Woodhaven Park Drive Improvements, from the Transportation and Engineering Department, dated November 14, 2023, be received. That the implementation of a sidewalk on Westminster Drive and Woodhaven Park Drive be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Deferred
That Council and staff consult with the public on the use and sale of consumer fireworks and report back to Council in the Fall of 2024. Moved by Councillor Adams That the motion by Councillor Nanda be amended to include the following: That staff prepare the necessary by-laws to implement a prohibition on the discharge and sale of consumer fireworks..
Moved by Councillor Nanda
Lost
That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the 2024 Council Meeting Schedule attached as Appendix A to the report from the Clerk’s department, entitled 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, dated November 7, 2023, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That appointments of Members of Council to various committees for the term December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, or until their successors are appointed, be approved as follows: Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Gittings Appeals Committee and Property Standards Committee Councillor Chisholm Councillor Duddeck Councillor Elgar Councillor Grant Councillor Haslett-Theall Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee Councillor Gittings Councillor McNeice Town of Oakville Water Air Rescue Force (TOWARF) Councillor Lishchyna
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the revised Terms of Reference for the Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee attached as Appendix B to the staff report dated November 7, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the report entitled “Governance Review Update”, dated November 14, 2023 from the Chief Administrative Officer be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That this item be referred to the December 4, 2023 Planning and Development Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated September 14, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
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 Xie, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That staff report back by February of 2024 with options for transition provisions related to the applicability of the Rental Housing Protection By-law for applications that were well-advanced in the planning process at the time the by-law came into force.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That Section 8.3 of the Procedure By-law which requires minimum of 48 hours public notice for agenda items be waived to allow for the consideration of By-law 2023-163.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
1. That future community energy planning and partnerships proceed through Future Energy Oakville. Council Minutes - November 20, 2023 2. That the town no longer appoint a Council member to the Oakville Energy Task Force. 3. That the Services Agreement between the town and Future Energy Oakville in Appendix A of the report from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department be endorsed. 4. That $50,000 in town funding be released to Future Energy Oakville for 2023 and $50,000 in town funding for 2024 be released pending approval of the 2024 town budget.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the motion by Councillor Nanda be amended to include the following: That staff prepare the necessary by-laws to implement a prohibition on the discharge and sale of consumer fireworks.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Lost
1. That the minutes of the Special session of Council dated October 12, 2023, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Regular session of Planning and Development Council dated October 16, 2023, be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Regular session of Council dated October 23, 2023, be approved. 4. That the minutes of the Regular session of Planning and Development Council and confidential minutes dated October 30, 2023, be approved. Council Minutes - November 20, 2023
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
Staff be directed to report on the potential public ownership of the former Greb Property in order to address such issues as: 1. Potential threats to this section of the Bronte Creek due to extreme weather events/flooding, in consultation with Conservation Halton; 2. The role of this property and section of the Bronte Creek to provide protection/climate proofing, reduction in erosion risks and public infrastructure, and loss of top of bank, in consultation with Conservation Halton; 3. The strategic role of this property to provide a connection to the Fishermans Park and pier, Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, the Bronte Inner Harbour lands, with connections to Berta Point and Bronte Beach for recreational purposes in consultation with Conservation Halton and Halton Region; 4. A potential role of this property as a cultural heritage landscape and as part of the Harbours portfolio of offerings to boaters and connection to Bronte Road; and, 5. The ability to access any available Federal, Provincial, and Regional funding and other programs for climate proofing.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Gittings