TWENTY-SECOND Meeting - Regular Session
The Town of Oakville Council
met in regular session to consider planning matters on this 9th day
of September, 2019 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225
Trafalgar Road, commencing at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor - Rob Burton
Councillors - Tom Adams
- Ray
Chisholm
- Cathy
Duddeck
- Allan
Elgar
- Dave
Gittings
- Marc
Grant
- Janet
Haslett-Theall
- Jeff
Knoll
- Natalia
Lishchyna
- Peter
Longo
- Sean
O’Meara
- Beth
Robertson
- Jasvinder
Sandhu
Staff - J.
Clohecy, Commissioner of Community Development and Deputy CAO
- D. Carr,
Town Solicitor
- M.
Simeoni, Director of Planning Services
- J.
Barry, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services
- J.
Courtemanche, Director, Strategy Policy and Communications
- J.
Stephen, Director of Engineering and Construction
- D.
Childs, Manager of Policy Planning and Heritage
- H.
Hecht, Manager of Current Planning - East District
- C.
McConnell, Manager of Current Planning - West District
- H.
Ellison, Manager of Strategy and Support Services
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P. Barrette, Senior Planner, Current Planning – West District
- T.
Collingwood, Senior Planner
- G.
Abma, Planner, Policy Planning and Heritage
- K.
Livingstone, Planner, Current Planning – East District
- C.
Van Sligtenhorst, Heritage Planner
- K.
Piskorz, Project Leader, Design and Construction
- D.
Ergun, Research Policy Analyst
- K.
Patrick, Acting Town Clerk
- J.
Marcovecchio, Council and Committee Coordinator
Regrets: Councillor - Pavan Parmar
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.
Committee of the Whole
Moved by
Councillor Lishchyna Seconded by Councillor Gittings
That this
meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
CARRIED
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Funding Opportunity
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Report from Municipal Enforcement Services
and Strategy, Policy and Communications Department, August 25, 2019
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Moved by Councillor Adams
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That the report from Municipal
Enforcement Services and Strategy Policy and Communications dated August
25, 2019 entitled “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funding Opportunity”
be received.
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That Council approve the application to
Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for
the acquisition and installation of EV charging stations in Oakville as
detailed in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services and Strategy
Policy and Communications dated August 25, 2019.
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That, should the Zero-Emission Vehicle
Infrastructure Program application for funding be successful, that $282,000
be allocated from the Parking Reserve Fund to implement the program and
that the associated Funding Agreement be executed in accordance with By-law
2013-057.
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CARRIED
For the purposes of Planning Act requirements,
the following person(s) made an oral submission:
- Chad Murray, re: in support of the Temporary Use By-law, indicating
that the need for dementia services and respite care is critical everywhere
especially in Halton; and thanking the volunteers, staff, and members of
Council for working with the Acclaim Health Team to assist clients on this
project.
- Nigel
Taylor and Laura Clark, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. (Novus Environmental
Inc.), air quality specialists for the applicant, in support
of the application; providing illustrations and reviewing air quality matters,
compliance with regulations, reception and residential areas, site mitigation,
carbon filtration on intakes, and studies; advising that air quality would
not impact the site and existing or new industries; and filed a submission.
- Emma
West, Partner, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of the applicant, indicating that the main outstanding concern was the viability of existing and future
employment uses within the employment lands; advising that this proposal would
not impact the employment area, the proposed use is a community use for adult
daycare with overnight beds, and that the proposal is consistent with
provincial policies, conforms to the growth plan and region and town policies, the
use is appropriate and desirable, and good planning.
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That Planning Staff report dated
September 4, 2019 regarding Zoning
By-law Amendment application Z.1628.01 submitted by Acclaim Health and
Community Care Services for 2250 Speers Road, be received.
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That the application be approved, as
amended, in accordance with the temporary use By-law 2019-085, attached as
Appendix F to this staff report.
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That By-law 2019-085 be passed.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Adams
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That the Director of Planning Services
be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the draft plan of condominium
(24CDM-19004/1402) submitted by F.J. Investments Inc., and prepared by
Schaeffer Dzaldov Bennett Limited dated March 20, 2019, subject to the
conditions contained in Appendix A to the report dated August 19, 2019 from
the Planning Services Department.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Knoll
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That the Director of Planning Services
be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Condominium
(24CDM-19003/1414) submitted by Ballantry (Oak Park 2) Inc., prepared by
KRCMAR Ltd., dated January 24, 2019, subject to the conditions contained in
Appendix ‘A’ of the Planning Services report dated August 19, 2019.
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CARRIED
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Recommendation
Report, 320 Bronte Road Inc., Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendment,
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium, 320 -
350 Bronte Road, File No.'s: Z.1631.01, OPA 1631.01, 24T-19001/1631,
24CDM-19001/1631
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Report from Planning Services Department,
August 19, 2019
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For the purposes of Planning Act requirements,
the following person(s) made an oral submission:
- Sally Burgess, re: concerns regarding changing the feel and
characteristic of the neighbourhood which has large lots, mature trees, single
and double storey homes, and increasing the density; suggesting that the proposed
development would be a better fit in other areas of Oakville designated as
growth areas; in support of the refusal of the planning application, is not
adverse to development on the property; and filed a submission.
- Bob Farkas,
re: concerns regarding traffic volume in the area during rush hour and
congestion at Bronte Road and Rebecca Street, and in support of the refusal of
the planning application.
- Sheina
Barnes, re: concerns regarding noise levels from traffic and number of car
accidents at Bronte Road and Rebecca Street, aggressive driving, getting in and
out of a difficult intersection, congestion in the area during rush hour, and
asking for lower density housing under the zoning.
- Russell Cheeseman,
legal counsel on behalf of the applicant, advising of
the review of the planning application and a revised submission to
address some of the issues, appeal period and process; and requesting that the
application be referred back to staff for his client to work with town staff, Halton
Region, and Conservation Halton.
CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Elgar
That Committee resolve into a
closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to
litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and receiving advice that
is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary
for that purpose with respect to Item 5.
CARRIED
Committee resolved into closed session at 8:00 p.m.
Committee resolved back into open session at 8:16 p.m.
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (September 9, 2019) from John Bateman
- (September 9, 2019) from Scott Barker
- (September 6, 2019) from Sally Burgess
- (May 24, 2019) from John Bateman
- (May 13, 2019) from Harry Shea and Linda Shea
- (April 24, 2091) from Christopher Waller and Elizabeth Waller
- (April 20, 2019) from Jane Nguyen-Tran
- (March 28, 2019) from Linda Leeson
- (March 25, 2019) from Derek Ramm
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the proposed Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan
of Condominium applications and submitted by 320 Bronte Road Inc., File
No.: OPA 1631.01, Z.1631.01,
24T-19001/1631 and 24CDM-19001/1631, and detailed within the
August 19, 2019 Planning and
Development Council report from Planning Services, be deferred to a Special
Planning and Development Council meeting on October 3, 2019.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the Cultural Heritage Evaluation
Report, attached as Appendix A to the report dated August 28, 2019 from
Planning Services, be received; and,
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That St. Jude’s Cemetery be recognized
as a significant cultural heritage landscape and move into Phase Three:
Implementation of Protection Measures.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Gittings
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That a Notice of Intention to Designate
under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the
Erchless Estate cultural heritage landscape, located at 8 Navy Street,
110-114 King Street, as identified in Appendix A to the report dated August
28, 2019 from the Planning Services Department, be issued.
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CARRIED
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Parking
Management
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Report from Planning Services, Engineering
& Construction & Municipal Enforcement Departments, August 19, 2019
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Moved by Councillor Adams
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That staff prepare RFPs to initiate a
residential and main street parking study as part of an overall Parking
Management Study, as outlined in the report from the Planning Services,
Engineering & Construction & Municipal Enforcement Departments
dated August 19, 2019; and that a provision for parking recreational
vehicles, motor homes, etc. on residential property be included.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the report, Ward 2 Storm Sewer
Capital Projects Update, from the Engineering and Construction
Department, dated August 19, 2019, be received.
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That sufficient funds be transferred
from Account 53381805 – Woodhaven Park Drive Sewer to Account 53381703 –
Maplehurst Storm Sewer in order to award construction services for
Maplehurst Avenue Storm Sewer Project, Tender RFT-39-2019 to the lowest
compliant bidder.
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That the project schedules and capital
budgets for storm sewers on Maplehurst Avenue (Phase 2), Westminster Drive
and Woodhaven Park Drive be updated, as outlined in this report, through
the 2020 Capital Budget process.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That Oakville planning staff implement
the proposed consultation strategy outlined in the report from the Planning
Services department dated August 28, 2019 to obtain feedback from Oakville
residents regarding what evaluation criteria and weighting of the
evaluation criteria for the proposed Halton Integrated Growth Management
Strategy Growth Scenarios best suit the planning needs of Oakville and report
back to Oakville Council with the results of the consultation at the
Planning and Development Council meeting on December 2, 2019.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Longo
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That the following recommendation pertaining to Item 6a of
the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on August
27, 2019, be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received:
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That Heritage Permit Application HP040/19-42.20L for
the shoreline repairs and improvements and associated landscaping at
1306 Lakeshore Road East, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated
August 14, 2019 from Planning Services, be approved.
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That this heritage permit expire two years from the
date of final approval by Council.
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CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Elgar
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 Item 1, Public Hearing
Items 2, 3 and 4, Discussion Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and Advisory
Committee Minutes Item 11, as noted by the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Grant Seconded
by Councillor Sandhu
That the report and
recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
CARRIED
Councillor Haslett-Theall congratulated Councillor Knoll
and Michelle Knoll for cohosting the 22nd Annual Oak Park Fall Fair with Oak
Park Neighbourhood Centre that was held on September 7, 2019.
Councillor Knoll thanked the volunteers,
vendors, community organizations, and members of Council on the 22nd Annual Oak
Park Fall Fair which raises funds for Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre.
Councillor Chisholm congratulated Kerr Village
BIA for hosting the 6th Annual Kerrfest 2019 that was held on September 6 - 8,
2019.
Moved by
Councillor Lishchyna Seconded by Councillor Chisholm
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2019-085
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A by-law to authorize a temporary use of
land on lands described as Part Lot 28, Concession 3, SDS (Acclaim Health and
Community Care Services File No.: Z.1628.01). (Re: Item 2)
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CARRIED
The
Mayor adjourned the meeting 8:47 p.m.
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KATHY PATRICK
ACTING
TOWN CLERK