Meeting - Regular Session

TWENTIETH Meeting - Regular Session

The Town of Oakville Council met in regular session this 19th day of September, 2016 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, commencing at 7:02 p.m.

 

Present:   Mayor                   -     Rob Burton

 

                  Councillors         -     Tom Adams

                                                -     Ray Chisholm

                                                -     Cathy Duddeck

                                                -     Allan Elgar

                                                -     Dave Gittings

                                                -     Marc Grant

                                                -     Nick Hutchins

                                                -     Jeff Knoll

                                                -     Roger Lapworth

                                                -     Natalia Lishchyna

                                                -     Sean O'Meara

                                                -     Ralph Robinson

 

                  Staff                      -     R. Green, Chief Administrative Officer

-          J. Clohecy, Commissioner of Community Development

-     G. Lalonde, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Treasurer

-     C. Bell, Commissioner of Community Services

-     D. Carr, Town Solicitor

-     V. Tytaneck, Town Clerk

-     J. Barry, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services

                                    -     J. Courtemanche, Director of Strategy, Policy and 

                                              Communications

-          S. Switzer, Director of Facilities and Construction

     Management

-     D. Cozzi, Director of Engineering and Construction

-     C. Toth, Director of Environmental Policy

-     M. Brennan, Senior Manager of Recreation

-     S. Douglas-Murray, Senior Manager of Cultural Services

                                                -     J. Stephen, Senior Manager of Transportation 

                                                -     K. Galione, Senior Manager of Legislative Services

                                    -     N. Wolfe, Manager of Capital Projects

                                    -     S. Campbell, Supervisor of Licensing and By-law Services

                                    -     J. Warren, Council and Committee Coordinator

 

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Mayor Burton declared a conflict with respect to the Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016, as he is a resident on a street abutting Deer Run Avenue.

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes of the previous Council Meeting(s)

 

Minutes of the Regular Session of Council, AUGUST 22, 2016

 

 

Confidential Minutes of Closed Planning and Development Session of Council, AUGUST 22, 2016 (See confidential agenda.)

 

 

Minutes of Planning and Development Session of Council,

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Lishchyna        Seconded by Councillor Knoll

 

1.    That the minutes of the regular session of Council and the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council, dated August 22, 2016, be approved.

 

2.    That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council, dated September 6, 2016, be approved.

                                                                                                                   

CARRIED

 

 

In accordance with section 3.2(1) of the Procedure By-law, the Mayor took the agenda items out of order.

 

 

Standing Committee / Committee of the Whole Reports

 

Standing Committee Reports

 

Delegations

 

Fraser Damoff, re: Trafalgar Park Revitalization Project – Progress Update and Contract, Item 6 on the Administrative Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

Chris Kowalchuk, re: Trafalgar Park Revitalization Project – Progress Update and Contract, Item 6 on the Administrative Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

Roslyn MacLean on behalf of the West River Residents Association, re: Trafalgar Park Revitalization Project – Progress Update and Contract, Item 6 on the Administrative Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016. 

 

 

Administrative Services Committee, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Duddeck          Seconded by Councillor Chisholm

 

That the recommendations of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of September 12, 2016, be approved, subject to the separation of Item # 4 – Mobile Sign Regulation Update - By-law 2016-031.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Duddeck          Seconded by Councillor Hutchins

 

That the recommendation of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of September 12, 2016, regarding Item 4 – Mobile Sign Regulation Update - By-law 2016-031, be approved.

LOST

 

 

Moved by Councillor Knoll                 Seconded by Councillor Grant

 

1.    That By-law 2016-031, being a by-law to amend Town of Oakville Sign By-law 2006-005 attached as Appendix A to the report dated August 10, 2016, from the Clerk’s department be approved, as revised to include a twenty (20) business day maximum submission period under sections 31 b. (4) and 33, and come into effect January 1, 2017; and

 

2.    That a further review of the minimum distance of separation between mobile signs be undertaken as part of the 2017 comprehensive sign by-law review.

 

CARRIED

 

Mayor Burton transferred the Chair to Councillor Lishchyna and excused himself from the meeting, as he declared a conflict of interest with respect to Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

Delegations

 

Lorraine Rankin, re: Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

Philippa Ellis, re: Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

Marian McNally, re: Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

Theresa Bankey, Re: Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

Cindy Perras, re: Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

Stephen Ellis, re: Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, Item 5 on the Community Services Committee Agenda of September 12, 2016.

 

 

Community Services Committee, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

 

Moved by Councillor Adams              Seconded by Councillor Elgar

 

That the recommendations of the Community Services Committee meeting of September 12, 2016, be approved.

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

The Mayor returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.

 


 

AGENDA ITEM(S)

 

1.

Regional Representation

 

-           Report from Clerk's Department, September 15, 2016

 

Moved by Councillor Knoll                        Seconded by Councillor Adams

 

That the Town of Oakville consent to the Region of Halton By-law 69-16 to change the composition of Regional Council by the addition of two (2) members for the Town of Milton and one (1) member for the Town of Oakville.

 

CARRIED

 

 

2.

Lakeshore Road Bridge Rehabilitation at Sixteen Mile Creek Update and Funding Approval

 

-           Report from Engineering and Construction Department,

September 13, 2016

 

Moved by Councillor Grant                        Seconded by Councillor Gittings

 

That the capital budget for the Lakeshore Road Bridge at Sixteen Mile Creek Rehabilitation Project (project 53361501) in the amount of $10,500,000, as detailed in the report from the Engineering and Construction dated September 13, 2016 be pre-approved from the 2017 capital budget to allow staff to tender and award the project contract this autumn to meet the construction start date of January 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

(Notice of Motion, Emergency, Congratulatory or Condolence)

 

Waiving of Procedure

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins          Seconded by Councillor Duddeck

 

That, in accordance with Section 1.2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure established in Section 6.1(2), be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion upon its introduction this evening.

 

CARRIED

 

 

United Nations ‘UNiTE to End Violence against Women and Girls -Orange Campaign

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins                  Seconded by Councillor Adams

WHEREAS AWH requests the Town of Oakville’s support for the United Nations ‘UNiTE to End Violence against Women and Girls Orange Campaign’;

WHEREAS the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begin on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and end on December 10, International Human Rights Day;

WHEREAS the United Nations’ UNiTE Campaign invites governments, civil society organizations, and individuals around the world to mark the 16 Days of Activism with events and actions that increase awareness of the issue and create opportunities for discussions about challenges and solutions. The UNiTE Campaign uses the colour Orange as a uniting theme symbolizing a brighter future -  http://www.un.org/en/women/endviolence/orangedayapril2016.shtml;

 

WHEREAS part of the UNiTE campaign is a global initiative to light up buildings in symbolic support for the goals of the campaign and in the past two campaigns, cities across Canada agreed to light up key buildings or community landmarks in Orange, including Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Peterborough, Surrey and Coquitlam;

WHEREAS this year, AWH plans to build on this success and expand the Orange lighting across Canada;

WHEREAS for the 2016 Orange campaign, AWH asks the town of Oakville to draw attention to the issue of violence against women by lighting up our city hall in Orange on one or more days during the 16 days from November 25 – December 10 as the 16 Days is an opportunity for the mayor to issue a reaffirming statement of the Town’s commitment to raise awareness of violence against women, and the need for resources to help prevent it and support the victims who have experienced it here at home and around the world; and

 

WHEREAS AWH is keen to see a greater Canadian involvement in the international UNiTE campaign and have written to the Prime Minister to request Government of Canada’s support for the Orange campaign to keep the elimination of violence against women at the top of local, national and global agendas;

THEREFORE be it resolved that Council light up Town Hall ORANGE from November 25th, 2016 to December 10th, 2016 as a symbol of solidarity with the cause, this year and into the future.

 

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar                       Seconded by Councillor O’Meara

 

That the following motion be amended to include all major Town recreation facilities, in addition to Town Hall also be lit up orange during the UNiTE campaign period.

LOST

 

 

The Mayor called for the vote on the main motion as moved by Councillor Hutchins and seconded by Councillor Adams.

CARRIED

 

 

REQUESTS FOR REPORTS

 

Process for Approving Sign Permits on Development Application Sites

 

Moved by Councillor O’Meara                   Seconded by Councillor Robinson

 

That staff report back on the process for approving sign permits on development application sites, how the Town communicates between departments that are involved in the process, and how the public is notified on these sign permit issues.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Options to Allow Sports Activities on Local Residential Roads

 

Moved by Councillor Adams                    Seconded by Councillor Lishchyna

 

That staff report on options to allow road hockey, basketball and similar activities to take place on local residential streets in Oakville.

 

CARRIED

 


 

Pedestrian Crossing along Speers Road between Fourth and Third Line

 

Moved by Councillor Duddeck                Seconded by Councillor Chisholm

 

That staff provide a report to Council on how they might accelerate their plans to locate a pedestrian crossing along Speers Road between Fourth & Third Line.

 

CARRIED

 

 

CONSIDERATION AND READING OF BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar                        Seconded by Councillor Robinson

 

That the following by-law(s) be passed:

 

2016-064

A by-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law).

(Re: CSC Item 2)

 

2016-097

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

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                    ________________________________

                                                                                                        Vicki Tytaneck

                                                                                                           TOWN CLERK


SEVENTH Meeting - Regular Session

 

The Administrative Services Committee met in regular session this 12th day of September, 2016 in the Oakville and Trafalgar Rooms of the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:   Chairperson        -     Councillor Jeff Knoll

 

                  Mayor                   -     Rob Burton

                  Councillors         -     Ray Chisholm

                                                -     Dave Gittings

                                                -     Roger Lapworth

                                                -     Natalia Lishchyna

                                                -     Sean O’Meara

 

                  Staff                      -     G. Lalonde, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Treasurer

                                                -     C. Bell, Commissioner of Community Services

                                                -     J. Courtemanche, Director of Strategy, Policy and Communications

                                                -     V. Tytaneck, Town Clerk

                                                -     J. Barry, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services

                                                -     C. Mark, Director of Parks and Open Space

                                                -     E. Scalera, Director of Road and Works Operations

                                                -     S. Switzer, Director of Facilities and Construction Management

                                                -     B. Durdin, Fire Chief

                                                -     A. Glynn, Deputy Fire Chief

                                                -     M. Brennan, Senior Manager of Recreation Operations

                                                -     K. Galione, Senior Manager of Legislative Services

                                                -     M. Maguire, Manager of Traffic Operations

                                                -     N. Wolfe, Manager of Capital Projects

                                                -     S. Campbell, Supervisor of Licensing and By-law Services

-     A. Zamperi, Elections and Special Projects Coordinator

                                                -     L. Morgan, Council and Committee Coordinator

 

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.

 

 

 

 

 

AGENDA ITEM(S)

 

1.

Corporate Policy and Procedure Update Report

 

 

-           Report from Clerk's Department, August 17, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Lapworth

 

1.

That the following updated Use of Town Vehicles Equipment and Facility Resources policy A-BMG-002, be approved, and related procedure

A-BMG-002-001, be received;

 

2.

That the updated Programs and Services Financial Sustainability Procedure A-GEN-001-001, be received;

 

3.

That the Public Listing of Residents and Community Associations policy G-BRD-001, be approved, and related procedure G-BRD-001-001, be received;

 

4.

That the updated Policy Governing Policies and Procedures G-GEN-001 be approved;

 

5.

That the updated Access to Records and Information policy G-GEN-004, be approved and that related procedure G-GEN-004-001, Access to Records, be received;

 

6.

That procedures G-GEN-004-002, Request for Information from Staff By Individual Members of Council, and G-GEN-004-005, Elected Officials Records, be approved;

 

7.

That the updated Storm Sewer Laterals and Private Storm Sewer Lateral Grant Program procedure MS-SPR-002-001, be received; and

 

8.

That the following old Corporate policies be rescinded:

  1. 10-02-04 Watermain Lowering Due to Road Reconstruction
  2. 10-02-07 Dedication of Road Allowance Widening
  3. 10-03-04 Unauthorized Private or Commercial Uses Within Town Road Corridors
  4. 10-03-10 Noise Attenuation Wall Retrofit Policy for Town Streets.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

 

 

2.

Renewal of Halton Hills Traffic Control Signal Agreement

 

 

-           Report from Roads and Works Operations Department, August 10, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Lapworth

 

1.

That the Traffic Control Signal Agreement with the Town of Halton Hills, as detailed in the report from the Department of Roads and Works Operations, dated August 10, 2016, be approved and executed in accordance with By‑law 2013-057, subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and the concurrence of the Town of Halton Hills; and

 

2.

That the Director of Roads and Works Operations be delegated authority to amend Schedule A to the Traffic Control Signal Agreement with the Town of Halton Hills, as required for operational changes.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

3.

Licence Agreement Extension - River Oaks Soccer Field

 

 

-           Report from Parks and Open Space Department,

August 9, 2016

 

 

Moved by Mayor Burton

 

1.

That the licence agreement extension for River Oaks Soccer field be approved as outlined in the report from the Parks and Open Space department, dated August 9, 2016;

 

2.

That the Town Solicitor be permitted to make minor amendments to the lease agreement that does not modify the intent or terms of the licence agreement; and

 

3.

That the licence agreement extension be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 


 

4.

Mobile Sign Regulation Update - By-law 2016-031

 

 

-           Report from Clerk's Department, August 10, 2016

 

 

Moved by Mayor Burton

 

That this matter be referred back to staff for further consideration.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

5.

Update on Performance Dashboard

 

 

-           Report from Strategy, Policy and Communications and Financial Planning Departments, August 23, 2016

 

 

Moved by Mayor Burton

 

That the report dated August 23, 2016, from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department and the Financial Planning department, be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

6.

Trafalgar Park Revitalization Project – Progress Update and Contract

 

 

-           Report from Facilities and Construction Management Department and Recreation and Culture Department, August 25, 2016

-           Memorandum from Facilities and Construction Management Department and Recreation and Culture Department, September 12, 2016  (Distributed at meeting.)

 

 

Moved by Mayor Burton

 

1.

That the joint report from Facilities and Construction Management department and the Recreation and Culture department, dated August 25, 2016, be received;

 

2.

That the Agreement attached as (Appendix A) between the Town of Oakville, Diamond Schmitt Architects Incorporated and Graham Construction and Engineering for the Trafalgar Park Redevelopment project be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057 and subject to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor;

 

 

3.

That the overall capital budget for the Trafalgar Park Revitalization project currently included in the capital forecast be increased by $994,000 and that the funds for 2017 and 2018 be pre-approved; 

 

4.

That the budget for the outdoor rink ($780,000) currently in the 2017 Parks and Open Spaces capital forecast be pre-approved and added to this project; and

 

5.

That the budget for Trafalgar Park playground relocation currently in the 2017 Parks and Open Spaces capital forecast be increased by $100,000 to accommodate a shade structure and that the funds for 2017 be

pre-approved in the amount of $250,000;

 

6.

That the Fire Hall heritage room be approved in the amount of $275,000; and

 

7.

That the fitness centre be approved in the amount of $450,000.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

7.

June 30, 2016 Financial Progress Report

 

 

-           Report from Finance Department, August 5, 2016

 

 

Moved by Mayor Burton

 

1.

That the Progress Report and Financial Results as at June 30, 2016, be received;

 

2.

That the transfers to and from Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated August 5, 2016, from the Finance department, be approved;

 

3.

That the Treasurer be authorized to fund and close the capital projects as identified in the report dated August 5, 2016, from the Finance department; and

 

4.

That capital project budget adjustments and required transfers from reserves/reserve funds as outlined in the report dated August 5, 2016, from the Finance department, be approved.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

8.

Accessibility Advisory Committee (July 14, 2016)

 

 

Moved by Councillor Gittings

 

That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of July 14, 2016, be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.


SIXTH Meeting - Regular Session

 

The Community Services Committee met in regular session this 12th day of September, 2016 in the Bronte and Palermo Rooms of the Oakville Municipal Building,
1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville commencing at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:   Chairperson        -     Councillor Ralph Robinson

 

                  Councillors         -     Tom Adams

-          Cathy Duddeck

-          Allan Elgar

-          Marc Grant

-          Nick Hutchins

 

                  Staff                      -     J. Clohecy, Commissioner of Community Development

                                                -     C. Bell, Commissioner of Community Services

-     D. Cozzi, Director of Engineering and Construction

-     C. Toth, Director of Environmental Policy

-     J. Barry, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services

-     J. Stephen, Senior Manager of Transportation Strategy

-     H. Ellison, Manager of Parking Strategy and Business Operations

-     S. Rizvi, Transportation Engineer

-     ­D. Doyle, Senior Environmental Policy Analyst

­­-     A. Basham, Traffic Technician

-     J. Lee, Research Policy Analyst – Air

-     A. Johnson, Co-op – Traffic Operations

-     J. Marcovecchio, Council and Committee Coordinator

 

Also Present:  Councillors -     Ray Chisholm

-     Dave Gittings

-     Natalia Lishchyna

 

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM(S)

 

In accordance with Section 3.2(1) of the Procedure By-law, the items were considered out of order.

 

 

 

2.

Traffic By-law Amendment 2016-064 to By-law 1984-1 (Traffic By-law)

 

 

-           Report from Engineering and Construction Department, August 10, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins

 

That By-law 2016-064, a By-law to amend By-law 1984-1 (The Traffic By-law), as detailed in the staff report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated August 10, 2016, be approved.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

3.

IESO FIT 5.0 Municipal Council Support Resolution Renewal

 

 

-           Report from Environmental Policy Department,
August 19, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins

 

1.

That the FIT 5.0 Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution in Appendix A to the report from the Environmental Policy Department dated August 19, 2016, be approved to be issued to applicants for rooftop solar projects meeting the defined criteria as stated in the Resolution.

 

2.

That the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution in Appendix B to the report from the Environmental Policy Department dated August 19, 2016, supporting Solar Power Network’s successful FIT 3.1 contracts be approved.

 

3.

That the $80 administration fee (including HST) approved by Council in September 2015 be maintained into 2016 to process applications for municipal support for rooftop mounted solar projects.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Parking Operations 2015 Annual Report

 

 

-           Report from Engineering and Construction Department, August 29, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins

 

That the Parking Operations 2015 Annual Report, as detailed in the staff report from the Department of Engineering and Construction dated August 29, 2016 be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

4.

Neighbourhood On-street Parking Study - Former Oakville Trafalgar Hospital Area

 

 

-           Report from Engineering and Construction Department, September 1, 2016

-           Memorandum from Engineering and Construction Department – Supplemental Information, September 12,  2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins

 

1.

That the Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Study – Former Oakville Trafalgar Hospital Area, as detailed in the staff report from the Engineering and Construction Department dated September 1, 2016 be received.

 

2.

That on-street parking permissions and prohibitions in the area surrounding the former Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital site be implemented, as outlined in the report dated September 1, 2016 from the Engineering and Construction department.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED


 

5.

Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study

 

 

-           Report from Engineering and Construction Department, September 1, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

1.

That the Deer Run Avenue Emergency Access Laneway Class Environmental Assessment Study, as presented in the staff report dated September 1, 2016, from the Engineering and Construction Department, be received.

 

2.

That staff be requested to review the sight lines for the safety of children crossing on Deer Run Avenue and Acacia Court.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

6.

Health Protection Air Quality Bylaw and Air Quality Initiatives Update

 

 

-           Report from Environmental Policy Department,
August 19, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Grant

 

1.

That the staff report on the Health Protection Air Quality By-law and Air Quality Initiatives Update, dated August 19, 2016, be received.

 

2.

That an extension be granted to the remaining existing facility engaged in the Major Emission Reduction Strategy to support their continued effort to achieve emission reductions below major emission threshold in 2016, and that the facility not be required to submit an application for approval under Section 6 of the by-law in 2016.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 


 

7.

Environmental Strategic Plan (ESP) - 2015 Implementation Update

 

 

-           Report from Environmental Policy Department,
August 19, 2016

 

 

Moved by Councillor Grant

 

That the report on the Environmental Strategic Plan (ESP) – 2015 Implementation Update from the Environmental Policy Department, dated August 19, 2016, be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.