Council

That the minutes of the regular session of Council of Council dated December 20, 2021, be approved. That the minutes of the Planning and Development special session of Council dated December 22, 2021, be approved. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated January 18, 2022, be approved.

That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.

That the 2022 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,171,180, as shown in Appendix A, be approved. That the 2022 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $358,530, as shown in Appendix B, be approved. That the 2022 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $418,699, as shown in Appendix C, be approved. That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds, within these budgets. The resolution shall be provided to the Treasurer, or designate of the town, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if it requires Council approval. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law. The Mayor called the vote on clauses 1, 2, 4 and 5.

That By-law 2022-009 be passed authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet current expenditures should the need arise in 2022, until taxes are collected and other revenues are received.

That By-law 2022-010 be approved, authorizing the North Park Community Centre and Library project at an estimated total cost of $55,768,200 and the raising of a portion of the financing ($26,000,000) through the issuance and sale of debentures.

That the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, dated January 18, 2022, titled “ Halton Region Waterpipe Smoking By-law” be received. That Council for the Town of Oakville consent to the passage and implementation of the Halton Region Waterpipe Smoking By-law attached as Appendix A as presented in Regional Report, MO-05-21 attached as Appendix B. That the updated Halton Region Waterpipe Smoking By-law be enforced by Halton Region Pubic Health, as was the case with the Regional Smoking and Vaping in Public Places By-law 40-20. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to Halton Region, City of Burlington, Town of Milton and the Town of Halton Hills.

That the request from Oakville Chamber Orchestra to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved.

That updated Elections Policy E-ELE-001 and related procedures be approved: Use of Corporate Resources during a Municipal Election Procedure E-ELE-001-001; Notice of Close Vote Procedure E-ELE-001-002; and Council Vacancies Procedure E-ELE-001-003. That updated Council Remuneration, Resources and Expenses Policy G-GEN-005 and related Council Remuneration, Allowances, Benefits, Expenses, Conferences and Seminars Procedure G-GEN-005-001 be approved as revised in accordance with the memo dated January 31, 2022 from the Clerk’s department to replace Appendix A: Reimbursement Procedure General, Clause 1 with the following: "Members of Council will be provided a monthly communication services allowance in accordance with the approved budget to cover the costs associated with telephony, internet and cellular services.” That the updated Council Code of Conduct G-GEN-006 be approved. That updated Employee Fitness Program Procedure HR-MNG-002-005 be received. That updated Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Violence Policy HR-MNG-005 be approved, and that related updated Workplace Violence Procedure HR-MNG-005-002 be received. That updated Harbour Services Policy MS-HAR-001 be approved, and related procedures be received: Harbour Operations - Payment and Refund Procedure MS-HAR-001-001 Harbour Operations - Change or Transfer of Vessel Procedure MS-HAR-001-002 That updated Flag Protocol Procedure MS-SPR-002-001 be received. That the existing rates and fees for Harbour Operations,

WHEREAS in June 2019 the Province of Quebec legislated Bill 21 (“An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State”) which forbids public servants from wearing religious symbols; WHEREAS Bill 21 is a divisive law that undermines equality in the name of secularism and instead contributes to further discrimination and intolerance; WHEREAS on Monday, February 24, 2020, Oakville Town Council voted unanimously for a Resolution moved by Councillor Pavan Parmar in opposition to Bill 21; WHEREAS The Town of Oakville is home to people of many faiths and believes that the expression of faith is a fundamental right as provided in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; WHEREAS Oakville is a multicultural community that is proud of its diversity and inclusivity; WHEREAS The municipal interest in defending the Charter of Rights is clear; and WHEREAS The Town of Oakville stands with other municipalities, such as Calgary, Brampton, Toronto, Winnipeg and municipalities across Canada, who have also condemned Bill 21 and support the current legal challenge Quebec’s Bill 21; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Oakville continues to strongly oppose Quebec’s Bill 21 and supports all current legal challenge against the discrimination against religious expression in Quebec’s Bill 21; and THAT the Town of Oakville calls upon the Parliament of Canada and all its Members and Federal parties to condemn and challenge Bill 21; and THAT the Town of Oakville Council provide a contribution of an amount

That Oakville Council provide a contribution in the amount of $10,000 to the joint legal challenge of Bill 21.

That the report dated January 18, 2022 from Municipal Enforcement Services regarding an update of the business licensing by-law review be received. That comments from Council and the public with respect to the business licensing review, be received. That the Director of Municipal Enforcement Services be authorized to continue by-law preparations in accordance with the direction set out within this report, considering any comments received and report back with a new licensing by-law at a future Council meeting. That Municipal Enforcement undertake a full food truck licensing review, including consultation with the industry, residents and BIAs, to develop a strategy framework for future licensing opportunities and report back to Council at a later date, maintaining the priority of the property standards and noise by-law review. That the Licensing By-law be updated to provide that consumer fireworks may only be sold 5 days prior to Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Year’s Day and any religious or cultural celebrations where fireworks are used to celebrate the religious or cultural event. The Mayor called a separate vote on clause 5.

That the Licensing By-law be maintained as currently written to allow for consumer fireworks to be sold 7 days prior to Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Year’s Day and any religious or cultural celebrations where fireworks are used to celebrate the religious or cultural event.

That the staff report dated January 18, 2022, entitled Town of Oakville Response to BILD and Altus Group Report on Municipal Reserves from the Finance department, be received. That the Town Clerk forward a link to the report entitled Town of Oakville Response to BILD and Altus Group Report on Municipal Reserves , to Halton’s Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for information.

That By-law 2022-012, a by-law to amend by-law 2018-153 (The Sign By-law), attached as Appendix A to the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, dated January 18, 2022 be passed; That the report on regulations surrounding election signs from Municipal Enforcement Services department dated January 18, 2022, be received;

That the report from the Community Development Commission and Corporate Services Commission dated January 25, 2022, entitled Province of Ontario’s Housing Affordability Task Force Draft Report , be received.

That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 9, 2021, be received.

That this committee rise and report.

That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

1. That the report from the Municipal Enforcement Services department, dated January 18, 2022, titled “Halton Region Waterpipe Smoking By- law” be received. 2. That Council for the Town of Oakville consent to the passage and implementation of the Halton Region Waterpipe Smoking By-law attached as Appendix A as presented in Regional Report, MO-05-21 attached as Appendix B. Council Minutes - January 31, 2022 3. That the updated Halton Region Waterpipe Smoking By-law be enforced by Halton Region Pubic Health, as was the case with the Regional Smoking and Vaping in Public Places By-law 40-20. 4. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to Halton Region, City of Burlington, Town of Milton and the Town of Halton Hills.

1. That updated Elections Policy E-ELE-001 and related procedures be approved: a. Use of Corporate Resources during a Municipal Election Procedure E-ELE-001-001; b. Notice of Close Vote Procedure E-ELE-001-002; and c. Council Vacancies Procedure E-ELE-001-003. 2. That updated Council Remuneration, Resources and Expenses Policy G-GEN-005 and related Council Remuneration, Allowances, Benefits, Expenses, Conferences and Seminars Procedure G-GEN-005-001 be approved as revised in accordance with the memo dated January 31, 2022 from the Clerk’s department to replace Appendix A: Reimbursement Procedure General, Clause 1 with the following: "Members of Council will be provided a monthly communication services allowance in accordance with the approved budget to cover the costs associated with telephony, internet and cellular services.” Council Minutes - January 31, 2022 3. That the updated Council Code of Conduct G-GEN-006 be approved. 4. That updated Employee Fitness Program Procedure HR-MNG-002- 005 be received. 5. That updated Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Violence Policy HR-MNG-005 be approved, and that related updated Workplace Violence Procedure HR-MNG-005-002 be received. 6. That updated Harbour Services Policy MS-HAR-001 be approved, and related procedures be received: a. Harbour Operations - Payment and Refund Procedure MS-HAR- 001-001 b. Harbour Operations - Change or Transfer of Vessel Procedure MS- HAR-001-002 7. That updated Flag Protocol Procedure MS-SPR-002-

That Oakville Council provide a contribution in the amount of $10,000 to the joint legal challenge of Bill 21. For (7): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Parmar, Councillor Robertson , and Councillor Sandhu Against (7): Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, and Councillor O'Meara Absent (1): Councillor Chisholm

1. That the report dated January 18, 2022 from Municipal Enforcement Services regarding an update of the business licensing by-law review be received. 2. That comments from Council and the public with respect to the business licensing review, be received. 3. That the Director of Municipal Enforcement Services be authorized to continue by-law preparations in accordance with the direction set out within this report, considering any comments received and report back with a new licensing by-law at a future Council meeting. 4. That Municipal Enforcement undertake a full food truck licensing review, including consultation with the industry, residents and BIAs, to Council Minutes - January 31, 2022 develop a strategy framework for future licensing opportunities and report back to Council at a later date, maintaining the priority of the property standards and noise by-law review. 5. That the Licensing By-law be updated to provide that consumer fireworks may only be sold 5 days prior to Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Year’s Day and any religious or cultural celebrations where fireworks are used to celebrate the religious or cultural event. The Mayor called a separate vote on clause 5.

1. That the staff report dated January 18, 2022, entitled Town of Oakville Response to BILD and Altus Group Report on Municipal Reserves from the Finance department, be received. 2. That the Town Clerk forward a link to the report entitled Town of Oakville Response to BILD and Altus Group Report on Municipal Reserves, to Halton’s Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for information. Council Minutes - January 31, 2022

WHEREAS in June 2019 the Province of Quebec legislated Bill 21 (“An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State”) which forbids public servants from wearing religious symbols; Council Minutes - January 31, 2022 WHEREAS Bill 21 is a divisive law that undermines equality in the name of secularism and instead contributes to further discrimination and intolerance; WHEREAS on Monday, February 24, 2020, Oakville Town Council voted unanimously for a Resolution moved by Councillor Pavan Parmar in opposition to Bill 21; WHEREAS The Town of Oakville is home to people of many faiths and believes that the expression of faith is a fundamental right as provided in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; WHEREAS Oakville is a multicultural community that is proud of its diversity and inclusivity; WHEREAS The municipal interest in defending the Charter of Rights is clear; and WHEREAS The Town of Oakville stands with other municipalities, such as Calgary, Brampton, Toronto, Winnipeg and municipalities across Canada, who have also condemned Bill 21 and support the current legal challenge Quebec’s Bill 21; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Oakville continues to strongly oppose Quebec’s Bill 21 and supports all current legal challenge against the discrimination against religious expression in Quebec’s Bill 21; and THAT the Town of Oakville calls upon the Parliament of Canada and all its Members and Federal parties to condemn and challenge Bill 21; and THAT the Town of Oakville Council