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 (26 motions)
26 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated April 29, 2024, be approved. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council May 6, 2024, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop dated May 13, 2024, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole Session
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That this item be referred back to staff.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the staff report dated May 14, 2024, entitled 2023 Development Ch arges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland, Bonus Zoning and Community Benefit s Charge Reserve Fund Statements from the Finance department, be made available on the town website and upon request, to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the updated Investment Policy be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That By-law 2024-065 - A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 2, Plan 20R-22337 – Meadowridge Drive) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report from the Parks and Open Space department dated May 14, 2024; be received. That the deficit amount of $1,481,907 in capital account 52211603 – Seawall Rehabilitation Oakville Harbour to be funded from the Capital Reserves, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That Council request the Government of Ontario make our neighbourhoods quieter by establishing effective enforcement tools with requisite funding for police services to limit noise associated with loud performance and altered exhausts installed on motor vehicles by: Establishing regulations setting limits on permitted decibel (dB) limits for motor vehicles and providing the authority to enforce the Highway Traffic Act using automated Camera-based Sound Level Meters; Increasing fines for violations of modified exhaust and excessive vehicle noise under the Highway Traffic Act , and that a violation results in demerit points, and Banning the sale of modified exhausts explicitly used to increase the sound output of a motor vehicle. That staff consider and bring back to Council options for commercial areas, Business Improvement Areas and mixed use areas regarding time restrictions.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the annual business and quarterly update be received. That the resolutions as submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Enterprises Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated May 27, 2024, with regard to the following matters be approved; The appointment of auditors of the Oakville Enterprises Corporation; and; The compensation for Directors of Oakville Enterprises Corporation and its affiliates be approved as Appendix A. The acceptance of the consolidated audited financial statements of Oakville Enterprises Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2023, attached as Appendix B That the Mayor as shareholder representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the resolutions submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated April 24, 2024, attached as Appendix A, with regard to the following matters, be approved: The appointment of auditors of the Oakville Municipal Development Corporation; The compensation for the Directors of the Oakville Municipal Development Corporation, attached The financial statements of the Oakville Municipal Development Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2023, attached as Appendix B. 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 That the OakvilleMDC 2023 Annual Report and Business Plan Update attached as Appendix C, be received.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the 2023 Town of Oakville Consolidated Financial Statements and the 2023 Town of Oakville Trust Fund Financial Statements be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the 2023 Audit Findings Report issued by KPMG, the town’s external auditor, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the town continue a phased-out approach to reduce the use of small gas-powered equipment by aligning with market conditions shifting from gas to electric equipment supplemented by an education and communications plan.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the 2024 priority intergovernmental requests identified in Appendix A of the report dated May 14, 2024 from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department be approved with the addition of a request to the higher levels of government to ban the sale of fireworks.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the recommendation contained in the Confidential Report from the Legal Department be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) board or Director’s chair, outlining the recommended appointment of the following individuals for the OEC Board be approved, David Brennan, Chair Mayor Robert Burton Jane Clohecy Jane Allen Lucia Casacia Ian Cockwell Patrick Crowley Harold Holloway Rob Lister Sheryl Watson Brian Johnson (Enbridge nominee) That the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) including information on Director Board Tenure be received, That the Mayor as shareholder representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, be authorized to attend a shareholders meeting and/or sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as shareholder of OEC.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the confidential resolution submitted by the Chair of the Nominating Committee with respect to the appointment of directors and the Chair of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved as follows: Directors: Robert Burton, Julian Aziz, Jane Clohecy, Marie Oswald, Jim Westlake. Chair: Robert Burton. That the Mayor as shareholder representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That staff explore additional steps that may be taken by the Town to help proactively mitigate the ongoing issue of excessively large groups of youth congregating and being attracted to Bronte Village on holiday weekends, especially Victoria Day and Canada Day, to set off fireworks in the streets and parks that are often targeted at people, vehicles, buildings, and sensitive uses such as gas stations, a seniors building, athletic fields, playgrounds and a school. Also exploring the potential for additional youth programming during these times through our Special Events Strategy and/or further restrictions through our exploration of a fireworks ban to help mitigate this issue in Bronte Village.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
Council Minutes - May 27, 2024 That By-law 2024-065 - A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 2, Plan 20R-22337 – Meadowridge Drive) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
1. That Council request the Government of Ontario make our neighbourhoods quieter by establishing effective enforcement tools with requisite funding for police services to limit noise associated with loud performance and altered exhausts installed on motor vehicles by: a. Establishing regulations setting limits on permitted decibel (dB) limits for motor vehicles and providing the authority to enforce the Highway Traffic Act using automated Camera-based Sound Level Meters; Council Minutes - May 27, 2024 b. Increasing fines for violations of modified exhaust and excessive vehicle noise under the Highway Traffic Act, and that a violation results in demerit points, and c. Banning the sale of modified exhausts explicitly used to increase the sound output of a motor vehicle. 2. That staff consider and bring back to Council options for commercial areas, Business Improvement Areas and mixed use areas regarding time restrictions.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
Council Minutes - May 27, 2024 1. That the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) board or Director’s chair, outlining the recommended appointment of the following individuals for the OEC Board be approved, o David Brennan, Chair o Mayor Robert Burton o Jane Clohecy o Jane Allen o Lucia Casacia o Ian Cockwell o Patrick Crowley o Harold Holloway o Rob Lister o Sheryl Watson o Brian Johnson (Enbridge nominee) 2. That the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) including information on Director Board Tenure be received, 3. That the Mayor as shareholder representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, be authorized to attend a shareholders meeting and/or sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as shareholder of OEC.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
1. That the confidential resolution submitted by the Chair of the Nominating Committee with respect to the appointment of directors and the Chair of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved as follows: Council Minutes - May 27, 2024 Directors: Robert Burton, Julian Aziz, Jane Clohecy, Marie Oswald, Jim Westlake. Chair: Robert Burton. 2. That the Mayor as shareholder representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the Whole has met and made recommendations on Consent Items 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, Discussion Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 and Confidential Discussion Items 11.1,11.2 and 11.3, as noted by the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Grant