Town of Oakville

Planning and Development Council

MINUTES

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, May 15, 2023

Time:

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

Location:

Council Chamber

Mayor and Council:

• 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
• Councillor Xie

Staff:

• J. Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer
• N. Sully, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Treasurer
• N. Garbe, Commissioner of Community Development
• P. Fu, Commissioner of Community Infrastructure
• D. Carr, Town Solicitor
• G. Charles, Director of Planning Services
• N. Chandra, Assistant Town Solicitor
• J. Huctwith, Assistant Town Solicitor
• R. Maynard, Assistant Town Solicitor
• K. Biggar, Manager of Policy Planning and Heritage
• L. Musson, Manager of Planning Services, East District
• K. Parker, Manager of Development Services
• P. Barrette, Acting Manager of Planning Services, West District
• B. Hassan, Planner
• K. Patrick, Acting Town Clerk
• J. Marcovecchio, Council and Committee Coordinator
• N. Coric, Council and Committee Coordinator

The Town of Oakville Council met in regular session to consider planning matters on this 15th day of May, 2023 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, commencing at 6:30 p.m.

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1.

Regrets

There were no regrets.

 

2.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.

 

3.

Committee of the Whole

• Moved by Councillor Duddeck
  Seconded by Councillor Lishchyna

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

  CARRIED

4.

Consent Items(s)

4.1

Oakville’s Urban Structure – Moving Forward

• Moved by Councillor Knoll

  That the report from Planning Services Department entitled: “Oakville’s Urban Structure – Moving Forward” be received.

   
• Moved by Councillor Elgar

  That this item be referred to a meeting the Mayor will call in accordance with the Procedure By-law.

  For (9)	Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor O'Meara, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, and Councillor Xie
  Against (6)	Councillor Adams, Mayor Burton, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, and Councillor Longo

  CARRIED on a recorded vote (9 to 6)

4.2

Information and Update Report on Provincial Initiatives – Bill 109, Bill 23, Bill 97 and the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023 – May 15, 2023

• Moved by Councillor Knoll
  1. That the report titled “Information and Update Report on Provincial Initiatives – Bill 109, Bill 23, Bill 97 and the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023 – May 15, 2023” dated May 2, 2023, be received.
  2. That Council endorses the staff comments within this report related to the “Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Act Changes (Schedules 2, 4, and 6 of Bill 97 - the proposed Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act , 2023)” as the Town of Oakville’s response to the ERO No. 019-6821, as staff submitted these comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to meet the May 6, 2023, commenting deadline.
  3. That Council endorses the staff comments within this report related to the “Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument” as the Town of Oakville’s response to the ERO No. 019-6813 and submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, prior to the June 5, 2023, commenting deadline.
  4. That Council endorses the staff comments within this report related to the “Site Plan for Residential Developments of 10 or Fewer Units – Two Proposed new Minister’s Regulations under the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006” as the Town of Oakville’s response to the ERO No. 019-6822 and submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, prior to the May 21, 2023, commenting deadline.
  5. That the report titled “Information and Update Report on Provincial Initiatives – Bill 109, Bill 23, Bill 97 and the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023 – May 15, 2023” dated May 2, 2023, be forwarded by the Town Clerk to the 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.
  CARRIED Unanimously

5.

Confidential Consent Item(s)

5.1

Confidential – OLT Hearing – Graywood Developments, 2365-2377 Lakeshore Road West (May 15, 2023)

• Moved by Councillor Gittings

  That staff be authorized to proceed in appeals filed by Graywood Bronte Village LP (OLT File No. 22-004272) in accordance with the report from the Legal Department dated May 2, 2022.

  CARRIED

5.2

1463291 Ontario Inc and Taylor Rogers v. Town of Oakville – Court application to quash Dunpar conservation plan

• Moved by Councillor Gittings

  That staff be authorized to proceed in the Court application (Court File No. CV-22-00001992-0000) filed by 1463291 Ontario Inc and Taylor Rogers in accordance with the recommendations of the confidential report from the Legal Department dated May 2, 2023.

  CARRIED

5.3

Confidential Staff Report - Brantwood School Site Update - May 15, 2023

• Moved by Councillor Gittings

  That staff proceed with an amendment to the repurchase agreement for the former Brantwood school site on the principles set out in this report dated May 2, 2023, entitled Brantwood School Site Update – May 15, 2023 from the Legal department, and the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute all documentation required to effect such amendment.

  CARRIED

6.

Public Hearing Item(s)

There were no public hearing items.

 

7.

Discussion Item(s)

7.1

Recommendation Report – Town-Initiated Official Plan Amendment (File No. 42.24.27) and Official Plan Amendment/Zoning By-law Amendment (File Nos: OPA 1614.80 and Z.1614.80) – Support House – 130 Cornwall Road – By-laws 2023-049, 2023-050 and 2023-051

• Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
  1. That the Town-initiated Official Plan amendment, File No. 42.24.27, 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 May 2, 2023.
  2. That By-law 2023-049, a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 55, be passed.
  3. That the application for an Official Plan amendment submitted by Support House, File No. OPA 1614.80, 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 May 2, 2023.
  4. That By-law 2023-050, a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 56, be passed.
  5. That the application for a Zoning By-law amendment submitted by Support House, File No. Z.1614.80, 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 May 2, 2023.
  6. That By-law 2023-051, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2014-014, be passed.
  7. 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; and,
  8. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary.
  CARRIED Unanimously

7.2

Recommendation Report – Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment – Mattamy (Joshua Creek) Limited – Phase 3 – Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 1 N.D.S., File No.: 24T-20007/1307, Z.1307.07 – By-law 2023-036

• Moved by Councillor Adams
  1. That revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (File Nos. 24T-20007/1307 and Z.1307.07), submitted by Mattamy (Joshua Creek) Limited, be approved on the basis that the applications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms or does not conflict with all applicable Provincial plans, conforms with the Region of Halton Official Plan and the North Oakville East Secondary 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 May 2, 2023.

  2. That By-law 2023-036, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed.

  3. That the Director of Planning Services is authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (24T-20007/1307) submitted by Mattamy (Joshua Creek) Limited – Phase 3, and prepared by R-PE Surveying Limited, dated November 14, 2022, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “A.”

  4. That once 24T-20007/1307 has been draft approved by the Director of Planning Services, the Town enter into a Subdivision Agreement to the satisfaction of the CAO and Town Solicitor or designates.
  5. That the Subdivision Agreement be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.

  6. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all the written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.

  7. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary.

  CARRIED Unanimously

7.3

Recommendation Report, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium, 2667711 Ontario Inc., 239-249 Rebecca Street, File No. 24T-22007/1617 & 24CDM- 22005/1617

• Moved by Councillor Chisholm
  1. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium applications (File No.: 24T-22007/1617 and 24CDM-22005/1617) submitted by 2667711 Ontario Inc., be approved on the basis that the applications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms or does not conflict with all applicable Provincial plans, conforms with the Region of Halton Official Plan and the Livable Oakville 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 May 2, 2023.
  2. That the Director of Planning Services be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (24T-22007/1617 submitted by 2667711 Ontario Inc., and prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited dated July 20, 2022, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix A.
  3. That the Director of Planning Services be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Condominium (24CDM-22005/1617) submitted by 2667711 Ontario Inc., and prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited dated July 20, 2022, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix B.
  4. That notice of Council’s decision reflects that Council has fully considered all the written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.
  CARRIED Unanimously

7.4

Heritage Designation Project 2023-2025

• Moved by Councillor Duddeck

  That the report dated May 2, 2023, from the Planning Services Department, be received.

  CARRIED Unanimously

8.

Confidential Discussion Item(s)

There were no confidential discussion items.

 

9.

Advisory Committee Minutes

9.1

Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee Minutes - April 25, 2023

• Moved by Councillor Gittings

  That the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on April 25, 2023, be  received.

  CARRIED

10.

Rise and Report to Council

• Moved by Councillor McNeice

  That this committee rise and report.

  CARRIED
• The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the Whole has met and has made recommendations on Consent Items 4.1 and 4.2; Confidential Consent Items 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3; Discussion Items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4; and Advisory Committee minutes 9.1 as noted by the Clerk.

   

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
  Seconded by Councillor Grant

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

  CARRIED

11.

New Business

(Emergency, Congratulatory or Condolence)

Councillor O'Meara congratulated Councillor Lishchyna on her appointment as the first chairwoman to the Ukrainian Credit Union, and thanked her for community service.

Councillor Xie on behalf of Councillor Nanda and himself invited Council members and staff to the celebration event for Asian Heritage Month, featuring traditional dance and music on May 16, 2023 at 7:20 p.m.

 

12.

Consideration and Reading of By-laws

12.1

By-law 2023-036

A by-law to amend the North Oakville Zoning By-law 2009-189, as amended, to permit the use of lands described as Part of Lots 8 & 9, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street (Mattamy (Joshua Creek) Limited – Phase 3) – Z.1307.07.  (Re: Item 7.2)

12.2

By-law 2023-049

A by-law to adopt an amendment to the Livable Oakville Plan, Official Plan Amendment Number 55 (130 Cornwall Road – Town-initiated; File No. 42.24.27).  (Re: item 7.1)

12.3

By-law 2023-050

A by-law to adopt an amendment to the Livable Oakville Plan, Official Plan Amendment Number 56 (130 Cornwall Road – Support House; File No. OPA 1614.80).  (Re: Item 7.1)

12.4

By-law 2023-051

A by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2014-014, as amended, to permit the development of an apartment building on lands described as Part of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 3 S.D.S. – 130 Cornwall Road (Support House) – Z.1614.80.  (Re: Item 7.1)

12.5

By-law 2023-061

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

• Moved by Councillor Longo
  Seconded by Councillor Elgar

  That the by-law(s) noted above be passed.

  CARRIED

13.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.