The Oakville Record

Planning and Development Council

November 13, 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 (29 motions)

27 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That in accordance with Section 8.3 of the Procedure By-law, the Rules of Procedure be waived, which requires a minimum of 48 hours public notice for agenda items prior to the meeting to allow Item 8.1 - Confidential Labour Relations Report Update (distributed under separate cover).
Moved by Councillor Grant
Carried
That Council ratify the Memorandum of Agreement with CUPE Local 136 dated November 10, 2023, and that the agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2023-057.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the Director of Planning Services be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Condominium (24CDM-23005/1319) submitted by 407 Dundas GP Inc, and prepared by J.D. Barnes Ltd. dated May 8, 2023 (sheets 1, 2, & 3), and July 10, 2023 (sheets 4 & 5), subject to the conditions contained in Appendix A of the Planning Service Report dated October 31, 2023.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Wardell House at 401 Lakeshore Road East.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1210 be approved; and That By-law 2023-150, a by-law to assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1210, be passed.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1170 be approved; and That By-law 2023-152, a by-law to assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1170 be passed.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That Halton Region’s request to exempt 265 Kerr Street and 1258 Rebecca Street from parkland dedication, be approved for the reasons outlined in the report from the Planning Services Department dated October 31, 2023.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Miller House at 361 Macdonald Road.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Nightingale House at 265 Watson Avenue.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the staff report titled Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 from the Planning Services Department be received. That staff comments included in the report titled Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 and submitted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) through Appendix A to this report with respect to ERO posting #019-7669 related to Bill 134, be endorsed by Council, and that the additional comments from Council be included in the town's response to advocate for expanding the scope of the proposed legislation and proposed “Station Contribution Fee” to apply to expansion/enhancement of existing and not just new GO transit stations. That the report titled Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 be forwarded by the Town Clerk to the Minister of Transportation, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Halton Area MPPs, Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the report regarding the Site Plan application related to 77 East Street, File No.: SP.1728.064/01 dated October 31, 2023 from Planning Services, be received.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Format Lakeshore Inc., (File No.: OPA.1715.25 and Z.1715.25), be received. That analysis of the following matters of interest to Council be included as part of the recommendation report: report back on concerns pertaining to the road network. explore the possibility for additional amenity space. provide an overview of the size/type of units – residential and non-residential. report back on considerations for alternative energy sources. analyze above ground and below ground parking provided. provide further details on the ‘Button Hook’. evaluate the inclusion of affordable housing into the proposal. analyze the parking rates proposed, explore opportunities for sustainable development. evaluate whether the height and FSI proposed is appropriate for the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the notice of intention to designate the Peake House at 383 Douglas Avenue under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be maintained despite the notice of objection received from the property owner; and, That By-law 2023-155 to designate the Peake House at 383 Douglas Avenue as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, attached as Appendix “B”, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2023-129 to designate the Turner House at 356 Watson Avenue as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Referred
That the notice of intention to designate the Bentley Family Farmhouse at 3444 Trafalgar Road under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be maintained despite the notice of objection received from the property owner; and, That By-law 2023-154 to designate the Bentley Family Farmhouse at 3444 Trafalgar Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, attached as Appendix “B”, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That staff engage in consultation regarding the Town’s Parks Plan 2031 (updated ) and draft Parkland Dedication By-law as set out in the report from the Planning Services Department, Parks & Open Space Department and Finance Department, dated October 31 , 202 3 , and report back with a final by-law .
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the application for an Official Plan amendment submitted by Bronte River LP., File No.: OPA.1531.05, be approved on the basis that the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms with all applicable Provincial plans, the Region of Halton Official Plan, has regard for matters of Provincial interest, and represents good planning for the reasons outlined in the report from the Planning Services Department dated November 7, 2023. That By-law 2023-145, an amendment to the Livable Oakville Official Plan, be passed. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all the written and oral submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That in accordance with Section 8.3 of the Procedure By-law, the Rules of Procedure be waived, which requires a minimum of 48 hours public notice for agenda items prior to the meeting to allow Item 7.6 - Halton Region Simultaneous Notification Endorsement for Submission to the Solicitor General.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That Council endorse the Fire Chief’s submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, to expedite the simultaneous notification initiative for the Fire Department in the Town of Oakville, and Halton Region Fire Departments.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried Unanimously
That the following recommendation pertaining to Item 4.2 of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on October 24, 2023, be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received: 4.2 Notice of Intention to Designate – 3175 Lakeshore Road West That this item be
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Deferred
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 Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the by-law(s) noted above, with the exception of By-law 2023-129, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
Planning and Development Council Minutes November 13, 2023 That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Wardell House at 401 Lakeshore Road East.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
1. That the staff report titled Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 from the Planning Services Department be received. 2. That staff comments included in the report titled Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 and submitted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) through Appendix A to this report with respect to ERO posting #019-7669 related to Bill 134, be endorsed by Council, and that the additional comments from Council be included in the town's response to advocate for expanding the scope of the proposed legislation and proposed “Station Contribution Fee” to apply to expansion/enhancement of existing and not just new GO transit stations. 3. That the report titled Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 be forwarded by the Town Clerk to the Minister of Transportation, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Halton Area MPPs, Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Planning and Development Council Minutes November 13, 2023 Town of Milton, Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Format Lakeshore Inc., (File No.: OPA.1715.25 and Z.1715.25), be received. 2. That analysis of the following matters of interest to Council be included as part of the recommendation report: a. report back on concerns pertaining to the road network. b. explore the possibility for additional amenity space. c. provide an overview of the size/type of units – residential and non-residential. d. report back on considerations for alternative energy sources. e. analyze above ground and below ground parking provided. f. provide further details on the ‘Button Hook’. g. evaluate the inclusion of affordable housing into the proposal. h. analyze the parking rates proposed, i. explore opportunities for sustainable development. j. evaluate whether the height and FSI proposed is appropriate for the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
Planning and Development Council Minutes November 13, 2023 That in accordance with Section 8.3 of the Procedure By-law, the Rules of Procedure be waived, which requires a minimum of 48 hours public notice for agenda items prior to the meeting to allow Item 7.6 - Halton Region Simultaneous Notification Endorsement for Submission to the Solicitor General.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That Council endorse the Fire Chief’s submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, to expedite the simultaneous notification initiative for the Fire Department in the Town of Oakville, and Halton Region Fire Departments. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried Unanimously

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