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 October 18, 2021, be approved as revised to amend recommendation 2(d) of Item 9.2 – Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program to remove “on Devon Road from Morrison Road to Elmhurst Avenue” and replace it with “on Devon Road from Morrison Road to Ford Drive.” That the minutes of the special session of Council dated October 19, 2021, be approved. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated November 1, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, titled Bronte Paid Parking Pilot Program, dated November 2, 2021 be received; That the pilot commercial parking program in the Bronte Village continue; and That staff report to Council in the first quarter 2023 on the Bronte Village commercial parking pilot program outcomes and next steps.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the request from Heartache2Hope to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the recommendation contained in the confidential report dated November 9, 2021, from the Legal Department, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the verbal update from the CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated November 2, 2021, titled “Sign by-law – Sign face area review, By-law 2021-141”, be received for information; and, That By-law 2021-141, a by-law to amend By-law 2018-153 attached as Appendix A to the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services Department dated November 2, 2021 be passed, as revised in accordance with the memo dated November 15, 2021 from Municipal Enforcement Services.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the Sheldon Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Report and the preferred alternatives to reduce flood risk for properties located within the Sheldon Creek watershed as outlined in the staff report from the Transportation and Engineering Department dated November 2, 2021 be received. That the Notice of Completion for the Sheldon Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study be published, commencing the mandatory 30-day public review period of November 17, 2021 to December 17, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That the Audit Planning Report prepared by KPMG for the 2021 fiscal year be received.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the appointments of Members of Council to various committees for the term December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022, be approved, as amended: CAO Review Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams Councillor Grant Councillor Lishchyna Councillor Sandhu Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Chisholm Councillor Grant Community Task Force for Oakville’s Community Energy Plan Councillor Longo Development Charges Steering Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Elgar Councillor O’Meara Councillor Parmar Councillor Robertson Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee Councillor Duddeck Councillor Gittings 2. That By-law 2021-146, a by-law to appoint Members of Council to various legislated committees to hold office from December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022 be passed including the following appointments: Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Robertson Appeals Committee Councillor Grant Councillor Lishchyna Councillor Haslett-Theall Councillor Robertson Councillor Sandhu Town of Oakville Water Air Rescue Force (TOWARF) Councillor Longo
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna 1
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of the security of the property of the municipality and receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Item 9.6 - Former Hospital Lands RFP for sale of the residential lands – November 15, 2021 and Item 10.1 - Confidential Former Hospital Land RFP for sale of the residential lands - November 15, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That staff be authorized to complete the sale of the future residential subdivision lands identified as Parts 3, 8 and 9 on Plan 20R-21190 (the “Subdivision Lands”), being part of the former Oakville Trafalgar Hospital site on the terms set out in the Confidential report from the Legal Department dated November 2, 2021 titled “Confidential Former Hospital Lands RFP for sale of the residential lands – November 15, 2021”. That the sale agreement to sell the Subdivision Lands be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057 on terms satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, and the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute all other related documentation required to complete the sale of the Subdivision Lands.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the report and the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Parmar
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 this evening.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
WHEREAS Ralph Robinson served Oakville as a Councillor for 11 consecutive terms, a total of 36 years, and worked tirelessly and relentlessly to support Oakville and the community of Bronte; WHEREAS Ralph Robinson proudly served the community in many capacities including; President of Minor Oaks Hockey for multiple terms, Chair of the Oakville Terry Fox Run across four decades, a devoted Oakville Kinsmen, elected as a Life Member of the Kinsmen Club, and having received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his contributions to Canada; WHEREAS Ralph Robinson’s passion, dedication and enthusiastic support of the students at St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School lead to the creation of the beautiful Bronte Veterans Garden. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in recognition of Ralph Robinson’s outstanding contribution to Oakville and his legacy particularly in the Bronte community, Council re-name the Bronte Veterans Garden, to be named Ralph Robinson Memorial Veterans Garden .
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor Robertson
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS childcare spaces in Oakville and across Ontario have decreased as a result of the pandemic, and the lack of childcare spaces is a barrier to our economic recovery. An Ontario Chamber of Commerce report, “ The She-Covery Project: Confronting the Gendered Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Ontario ” , confirmed that child care is simply unaffordable and/or inaccessible for too many working families in Ontario; WHEREAS licensed child care operators across Halton and the province are struggling with the financial impacts of COVID-19, including reduced enrolment; WHEREAS Early Childhood Educators in licensed child care settings have supported children and families across Halton as parents returned to work, WHEREAS Tina Agrell from Advancement of Women Halton, wrote in the Oakville Beaver: “As Ontario lays the groundwork for recovery, the development of a quality, inclusive, and publicly funded childcare system is crucial. Why? To invest in the development of Ontario’s children; to support economic development to end the ‘she-cession’ and support the return of women to the labour force. It pays for itself through employment and income taxes; and it eliminates parent’s financial barriers to a quality and inclusive childcare system.”; WHEREAS the Federal government introduced its plan for early learning and child care in April 2021, made agreements with eight provinces and one territory and recently campaigned on delivering $10 a day care in five years or less; WHEREAS Ontario’s
Moved by Councillor Parmar, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried Unanimously
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the verbal update from the CAO be received. Council Minutes - November 15, 2021
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the Audit Planning Report prepared by KPMG for the 2021 fiscal year be received. Council Minutes - November 15, 2021
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
1. That the appointments of Members of Council to various committees for the term December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022, be approved, as amended: CAO Review Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Adams Councillor Grant Councillor Lishchyna Councillor Sandhu Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Chisholm Councillor Grant Community Task Force for Oakville’s Community Energy Plan Councillor Longo Development Charges Steering Committee Mayor Burton Councillor Elgar Councillor O’Meara Councillor Parmar Councillor Robertson Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee Councillor Duddeck Councillor Gittings 2. That By-law 2021-146, a by-law to appoint Members of Council to various legislated committees to hold office from December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022 be passed including the following appointments: Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Robertson Council Minutes - November 15, 2021 Appeals Committee Councillor Grant Councillor Lishchyna Councillor Haslett-Theall Councillor Robertson Councillor Sandhu Town of Oakville Water Air Rescue Force (TOWARF) Councillor Longo
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
1. That staff be authorized to complete the sale of the future residential subdivision lands identified as Parts 3, 8 and 9 on Plan 20R-21190 (the “Subdivision Lands”), being part of the former Oakville Trafalgar Hospital site on the terms set out in the Confidential report from the Legal Department dated November 2, 2021 titled “Confidential Former Council Minutes - November 15, 2021 Hospital Lands RFP for sale of the residential lands – November 15, 2021”. 2. That the sale agreement to sell the Subdivision Lands be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057 on terms satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, and the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute all other related documentation required to complete the sale of the Subdivision Lands.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
WHEREAS childcare spaces in Oakville and across Ontario have decreased as a result of the pandemic, and the lack of childcare spaces is a barrier to our economic recovery. An Ontario Chamber of Commerce report, “The She-Covery Project: Confronting the Gendered Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Ontario”, confirmed that child care is simply unaffordable and/or inaccessible for too many working families in Ontario; WHEREAS licensed child care operators across Halton and the province are struggling with the financial impacts of COVID-19, including reduced enrolment; Council Minutes - November 15, 2021 WHEREAS Early Childhood Educators in licensed child care settings have supported children and families across Halton as parents returned to work, WHEREAS Tina Agrell from Advancement of Women Halton, wrote in the Oakville Beaver: “As Ontario lays the groundwork for recovery, the development of a quality, inclusive, and publicly funded childcare system is crucial. Why? To invest in the development of Ontario’s children; to support economic development to end the ‘she-cession’ and support the return of women to the labour force. It pays for itself through employment and income taxes; and it eliminates parent’s financial barriers to a quality and inclusive childcare system.”; WHEREAS the Federal government introduced its plan for early learning and child care in April 2021, made agreements with eight provinces and one territory and recently campaigned on delivering $10 a day care in five
Moved by Councillor Parmar, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried Unanimously
That the by-laws noted above be passed. Council Minutes - November 15, 2021
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Longo