Town of Oakville

Council Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, July 09, 2024

Time:

6:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chamber

Mayor and Council:

• Mayor Burton
• Councillor Chisholm
• Councillor Duddeck
• Councillor Elgar
• Councillor Gittings
• Councillor Grant
• Councillor Haslett-Theall
• Councillor Knoll
• Councillor Lishchyna
• Councillor McNeice
• Councillor Nanda
• Councillor O'Meara

Regrets:

• Councillor Adams
• Councillor Longo
• Councillor Xie

Staff:

• J. Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer
• D. Carr, Town Solicitor
• P. Damaso, Commissioner of Community Services
• R. Kaminski, Acting Commissioner of Community Development
• J. Clarke, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
• V. Tytaneck, Town Clerk
• N. Coric, Council and Committee Coordinator

The Town of Oakville Council met in regular session this 9th day of July, 2024 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville commencing at 6:30 p.m.

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1.

O Canada

2.

Regrets

As noted above.

3.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.

4.

Confirmation of Minutes of the previous Council Meeting(s)

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, JUNE 10, 2024

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Session of Council, JUNE 17, 2024

4.3

Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session of Council, JUNE 17, 2024

4.4

Minutes of the Regular Session of the Planning and Development Session of Council, JUNE 24, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
  Seconded by Councillor Knoll
  1. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development dated June 10, 2024, be approved.
  2. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated June 17, 2024, be approved.
  3. That the confidential minutes of the Closed Session of Council dated June 17,2024, be approved.
  4. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development dated June 24, 2024, be approved.
  CARRIED

5.

Public Presentation(s)

There were no public presentations.

6.

Standing Committee Report(s)

6.1

Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop, JUNE 11, 2024

6.2

Minutes of the Budget Committee, JUNE 17, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
  Seconded by Councillor Knoll
  1. That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop dated June 11, 2024, be approved.
  2. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated June 17, 2024, be approved. 
  CARRIED

7.

Committee of the Whole

• Moved by Councillor Chisholm
  Seconded by Councillor Elgar

  That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole Session.

  CARRIED

8.

Consent Item(s)

8.1

By-Law 2024-068, A by-law to amend By-Law 1981-066 (The Fire Route By-Law)

• Moved by Councillor Knoll

  That By-Law 2024-068, a by-law to amend By-Law 1981-066 (The Fire Route By-Law) be passed.

  CARRIED

9.

Confidential Consent Item(s)

9.1

Towing Vehicles from Private Property - Legal Update

• Moved by Councillor Knoll

  That the confidential report from the Legal Department dated July 2, 2024 be received. 

  CARRIED
• In accordance with Section 2(8) of the Procedure By-law, the items were considered out of order.

10.

Discussion Item(s)

10.1

Oakville Marine Search and Rescue - Relocation to Bronte Harbour

The following delegate spoke to this item:

Harry Shea, One Bronte One Voice

• Moved by Councillor O'Meara
  1. That this matter be referred back to staff to develop more options, conduct public consultation and produce a recommendation to Council.
  2. That staff consult the public about future uses of 2 Navy Street, where TOWARF was located before their name change to Oakville Search and Rescue.
  CARRIED

10.5

Oakville Marine Search and Rescue Vessel Replacement - Update

• Moved by Councillor Lishchyna

  Whereas the waters of Oakville are not only utilized by recreational boaters but also by a significant number of residents engaging in activities such as kayaking, swimming, canoeing and other forms of water-based recreation;
  
  Whereas the safety and security of all users of Oakville’s waters, including families and individuals who enjoy these natural resources for leisure and exercise, are of paramount importance to the community;
  
  Whereas the Oakville Marine Search and Rescue services play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of all users of the town’s waterways, providing essential emergency response capabilities and peace of mind to residents and visitors alike;
  
  Be it resolved, that the full cost of Oakville Marine Search and Rescue be split 55% tax levy and 45% boater fee in line with the tasking data, be approved.

  CARRIED

10.4

Royal Windsor Drive Bridge Rehabilitation - Additional Budget Request

• Moved by Councillor Gittings

  That the budget for capital project 53361902 Royal Windsor Drive Bridge Rehabilitation over Metrolinx Rail be increased by $14,150,000 from $9,217,400 to $23,367,400 to be funded from the General Capital Reserve ($12,150,000) and the Canada Community-Building Fund ($2,000,000) in order to complete additional rehabilitation works.

  CARRIED

10.2

Towing Vehicles from Private Property

The following delegates spoke to this item:

Kylie Wilson, Bronte BIA, Harry Shea, One Bronte One Voice

• Moved by Councillor McNeice
  1. That Option #3 included in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 2, 2024 regarding towing from private parking lots be adopted and report back to Council by the end of 2024.
  2. That after further discussions with the Halton Regional Police Service, Municipal Enforcement Services prepare a by-law to override the private parking lot owners’ ability to tow unauthorized vehicles parked on their lot.
  3. That Municipal Enforcement Services report back to Council by year end with the results of the discussions with the Halton Regional Police Service, the by-law pursuant to Recommendation 2, and a report to address how towing will occur in the future, as well as Municipal Enforcement Services’ resourcing requirements to administer and enforce the by-law.
  4. That the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 2, 2024 regarding towing from private parking lots and resulting resolution be referred to both Halton Regional Police Services and the Police Board.
  5. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Minister of Transportation to urge the Province to consider amendments to the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act sections 20(2) and 23(2) and Ontario Regulation 167/23 to define the “other person with authority to direct impoundment or storage”.
  CARRIED

10.3

Bronte Village Commercial Parking Program

The following delegate spoke on this item:

Harry Shea, One Bronte One Voice

• Moved by Councillor O'Meara

  That the commercial paid parking program in Bronte Village continue as a permanent ongoing program under the self-funded parking program managed by Municipal Enforcement Services.

   

  CARRIED

11.

Confidential Discussion Item(s)

There were no Confidential Discussion Items.

12.

Advisory Committee Minutes

12.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - JUNE 13, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Gittings

  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated June 13, 2024 be received.

  CARRIED

13.

Rise and Report to Council

• Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall

  That this committee rise and report.

  CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Grant
  Seconded by Councillor Chisholm

  The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the Whole has met and made recommendations on Consent Item 8.1, Confidential Consent Item 9.1, Discussion Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, and 12.1 as noted by the Clerk.

  CARRIED

14.

Information Items (Circulated Electronically)

14.1

Council Information June 5 - June 25, 2024

14.2

INTERNAL MEMO - Transportation & Engineering, Roads and Works Operations RE: 2024 Annual School Crossing Guard Program

14.3

INTERNAL MEMO - Planning Services Reupdate on Bill 200

14.4

INTERNAL MEMO - Clerks Department RE: Municipal Clearance for Liquor Licence

14.5

INTERNAL MEMO - Transportation & Engineering RE: 14 Month Closure of Burloak Drive

14.6

INTERNAL MEMO - Clerk's Department RE: Compliance Audit Process under the Municipal Elections Act

15.

Status of Outstanding Issues

16.

New Business

Councillor Knoll congratulated the Oakville Trafalgar Rotary Club and the Oakville Lions on another successful Rib fest. He also congratulated the Film Festival on their successful event.

17.

Regional Reports and Question Period Regarding Town Boards and Advisory Committees

Mayor Burton encouraged Council to review Halton Regional Council's agenda for the meeting of July 10, 2024 and highlighted a report regarding future models for transit service delivery. He also advised that there is a Confidential report, considering the fiscal impacts of Ontario's removal of planning policy from Halton to local government and that Councillor Knoll, Chair of the Halton Police Services Board will be presenting at Regional Council on July 10, 2024 and asking the Federal Government to do a better job in fighting auto theft.

18.

Requests for Reports

18.1

Heritage Way Speed Limit

• Moved by Councillor Elgar
  Seconded by Councillor Duddeck

  That staff conduct public consultation in the Heritage Way neighbourhood for reinstating the 50 km/h previously posted speed limit from the current posted speed limit of 40 km/h on all streets in Heritage Way 40 km/h Area (excluding 40 km/h school zones on Heritage Way) and report back to Council on the results.

  CARRIED

19.

Consideration and Reading of By-Laws

19.1

By-law 2024-068

A by-law to amend By-Law 1981-066 (The Fire Route By-Law)(Re: Item 8.1)

19.2

By-law 2024-102

A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Block 121, Plan 20M-1114 – Thistlewood Gate; Block 182, Plan 20M-1143 – North Park Boulevard)

19.3

By-law 2024-108

A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Block 181, Plan 20M-1143 – Preserve Drive)

19.4

By-law 2024 -115

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.

• Moved by Councillor McNeice
  Seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall

  That the by-laws noted above be passed.

  CARRIED

20.

Delegated Authority By-laws

The following by-laws were prepared under the authority of amending By-law 2022-022 - A by-law to amend By-law 2021-077, a by-law to delegate certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 c.25, the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.13, and other Acts:

20.1

By-law 2024-063

 A by-law to remove Holding “H” Provisions on lands described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 1 NDS, Timsin Holding Corp., File No.: ZH 4/24

20.2

By-law 2024-077

A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2009-189 as amended, to remove Holding Provision 2 (H2), Section 9.0 (Greenpark Group, 455 – 465 Dundas Street West, Plan M1085 BLK 383), File No.: ZH6/24

20.3

By-law 2024-083

 A by-law to remove the H48 Holding Provision from 70 Old Mill Road, 2317511 Ontario Inc. File No.: ZH 5/24

20.4

By-law 2024-088

A by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1984-063, as amended, and Zoning By-law No. 2014-014, as amended, to permit a temporary use for a period of three years on lands described as 420 South Service Road East (Rose Acquisition Corporation, File No.: Z.1612.18) 

21.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.