The Oakville Record

Council

August 9, 2022

Who was there

Present (12): Tom Adams, Rob Burton, Ray Chisholm, Cathy Duddeck, Allan Elgar, Dave Gittings, Marc Grant, Janet Haslett-Theall, Jeff Knoll, Natalia Lishchyna, Peter Longo, Sean O'Meara

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 (23 motions)

22 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated July 11, 2022, be approved. That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated July 12, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That By-law 2022-043, a by-law to provide for the levying of payments in lieu of taxes for the year 2022 on Halton Healthcare Services Corporation and the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, as attached to the report of the Finance Department dated July 26, 2022, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That the updated Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference adopted by Council on April 25, 2022 be further amended to provide that the Councillors appointed to the Appeals Committee of Council also be appointed to serve on the Property Standards Committee and the updated Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference as so amended be adopted. That the membership of the existing members of the Property Standards Committee be terminated forthwith and given thanks for their service to the Town. That By-law 2022-094 to appoint Councillors Beth Robertson, Janet Haslett-Theall, Jasvinder Sandhu, Marc Grant and Natalia Lishchyna, to the Property Standards Committee to serve until the end of this Council term, be passed. When filling Council appointments for the new term of Council 2022 – 2026 and also future Council appointments, five (5) members of Council be appointed to the Property Standards Committee, noting it could be the same five (5) members appointed to the Appeals Committee.
Moved by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That By-law 2022-067, a by-law authorizing Capital Works to be funded in years beyond the term of Council, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Robertson
Carried
That the proposed location of the Region of Halton’s new West River wastewater pumping station within Bronte Beach Park be approved. That staff be authorized to transfer the lands underlying the new West River wastewater pumping station to the Region at market value, if the Town acquires these lands. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute any documentation required to give effect to these recommendations. That in using a build back better approach, the Region be requested to cost share with the planned Town Phase 2 improvements at Bronte Beach Park that will incorporate the pumping station in a plan that benefits the residents of Oakville. That staff report back to Council once discussions have been completed.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
That the report from the Recreation and Culture Department dated July 26, 2022 entitled North Park Development – Community Centre, Library and Park Naming , be received. That all current and planned amenities at 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard, including but not limited to: existing arena facility and soccer fields, planned parkland and sports field development and planned community centre, be encompassed under the name of “Sixteen Mile Sports Complex”.
Moved by Councillor Sandhu
Carried
That the report "Update Fishing Restrictions" be
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Referred
That the staff report from the Finance department dated August 2, 2022 regarding the Town’s Community Benefits Charge Strategy and draft Community Benefits Charge By-law, be received.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report from the Planning Services Department, Parks & Open Space Department and Finance Department, dated August 2, 2022 regarding the Town’s Parks Plan 2031 and draft Parkland Dedication By-law, be received. That staff consider if the draft Parks Plan 2031 needs additional protections on top of the protections already inherent in the Greenbelt, and the Parkway Belt West and the ANSI protections that are already in place in the terrific potential Eco Park located in Oakville north of Highway 407.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the Diversity and Inclusion Current State Inclusivity Report from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the report entitled Halton Digital Access Strategy Implementation Plan dated July 26, 2022 be received. That staff proceed with the implementation plan for a one-window approach to support the implementation of 5G technology across Halton as outlined in the Report dated July 26, 2022 and report back to Council for final approvals by early 2023. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of this report to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and Halton Region, Burlington Hydro Inc., Halton Hills Hydro Inc., Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. and Oakville Hydro Electric Distribution Inc. for their information.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the staff report dated July 26, 2022, entitled 2023 Budget Forecast and Direction from the Finance department, be received.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
WHEREAS the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020 (“Bill 215”), which received Royal Assent on November 30, 2020, removed powers of municipalities to prohibit or regulate noise in connection with the delivery of goods to certain businesses including retail establishments, restaurants including cafes and bars, hotels and motels and goods distribution facilities; WHEREAS the purpose of Bill 215 was to enable 24/7 delivery of goods to protect supply chain efficiency and keep shelves stocked during the pandemic; and WHEREAS with the waning of the pandemic there is no longer a need to prioritize the protection of supply chain efficiency over impacts to residents. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Mayor is authorized on behalf of the Town of Oakville to request that the province restore the powers of municipalities to prohibit and regulate noise adjacent to residential uses that had been removed through Bill 215.
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That staff report on potential park uses of the McCraney Reservoir Park upon completion of the Region’s Master Plan for the McCraney Reservoir.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
Whereas our BIAS through the Municipal Act and order of Council work to enhance the beautification and success of the commercial districts, and Partnerships with different businesses enable them to provide greater opportunities for events, experiences and support for our businesses to thrive; and Recognizing sponsors/partners is both community building and respectful of their contribution to the life and success of our business districts and Oakville and that there are currently limitations within our Sign bylaw that impact the ways the BIAS can recognize the contribution and efforts of sponsors and partners on signage for an event or activity; Therefore staff be requested to report back on options to allow the BIAs to recognize sponsors on signage for specific programs and activities.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Robertson
Carried
1. That the updated Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference adopted by Council on April 25, 2022 be further amended to provide that the Councillors appointed to the Appeals Committee of Council also be appointed to serve on the Property Standards Committee and the updated Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference as so amended be adopted. 2. That the membership of the existing members of the Property Standards Committee be terminated forthwith and given thanks for their service to the Town. 3. That By-law 2022-094 to appoint Councillors Beth Robertson, Janet Haslett-Theall, Jasvinder Sandhu, Marc Grant and Natalia Lishchyna, to the Property Standards Committee to serve until the end of this Council term, be passed. 4. When filling Council appointments for the new term of Council 2022 – 2026 and also future Council appointments, five (5) members of Council be appointed to the Property Standards Committee, noting it could be the same five (5) members appointed to the Appeals Committee.
Moved by Councillor Robertson
Carried
1. That the report from the Recreation and Culture Department dated July 26, 2022 entitled North Park Development – Community Centre, Library and Park Naming, be received. 2. That all current and planned amenities at 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard, including but not limited to: existing arena facility and soccer fields, planned parkland and sports field development and planned community centre, be encompassed under the name of “Sixteen Mile Sports Complex”. Council Minutes - August 9, 2022
Moved by Councillor Sandhu
Carried
1. That the report from the Planning Services Department, Parks & Open Space Department and Finance Department, dated August 2, 2022 regarding the Town’s Parks Plan 2031 and draft Parkland Dedication By-law, be received. 2. That staff consider if the draft Parks Plan 2031 needs additional protections on top of the protections already inherent in the Greenbelt, and the Parkway Belt West and the ANSI protections that are already in place in the terrific potential Eco Park located in Oakville north of Highway 407. Council Minutes - August 9, 2022
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
Whereas our BIAS through the Municipal Act and order of Council work to enhance the beautification and success of the commercial districts, and Partnerships with different businesses enable them to provide greater opportunities for events, experiences and support for our businesses to thrive; and Council Minutes - August 9, 2022 Recognizing sponsors/partners is both community building and respectful of their contribution to the life and success of our business districts and Oakville and that there are currently limitations within our Sign bylaw that impact the ways the BIAS can recognize the contribution and efforts of sponsors and partners on signage for an event or activity; Therefore staff be requested to report back on options to allow the BIAs to recognize sponsors on signage for specific programs and activities.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried

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