Town of Oakville

Council Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Time:

6:30 P.m. - 10:00 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 O'Meara
• Councillor Robertson
• Councillor Sandhu

Regrets:

• Councillor Parmar

Staff:

• J. Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer
• N. Sully, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Treasurer
• C. Bell, Commissioner of Community Services
• N. Garbe, Commissioner of Community Development
• P. Fu, Commissioner of Community Infrastructure
• D. Carr, Town Solicitor
• J. Clarke, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
• V. Tytaneck, Town Clerk
• J. Warren, Council and Committee Coordinator

The Town of Oakville Council met in regular session this 9th day of August, 2022 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 Council, JULY 11, 2022

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Session of Council, JULY 12, 2022

• Moved by Councillor Duddeck
  Seconded by Councillor Elgar
  1. That the minutes of the Planning and Development session of Council dated July 11, 2022, be approved.
  2. That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated July 12, 2022, be approved.
  CARRIED

5.

Public Presentation(s)

There were no public presentations.

6.

Committee of the Whole

• Moved by Councillor Longo
  Seconded by Councillor Lishchyna

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

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

7.

Consent Item(s)

7.1

2022-043 By-law to Invoice Payments in Lieu of Tax on Provincial Institutions

• Moved by Councillor Robertson

  That By-law 2022-043, a by-law to provide for the levying of payments in lieu of taxes for the year 2022 on Halton Healthcare Services Corporation and the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, as attached to the report of the Finance Department dated July 26, 2022, be passed.

  CARRIED

7.5

Amendment to the Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference – By-law 2022-094

• Moved by Councillor Robertson
  1. That the updated Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference adopted by Council on April 25, 2022 be further amended to provide that the Councillors appointed to the Appeals Committee of Council also be appointed to serve on the Property Standards Committee and the updated Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference as so amended be adopted.
  2. That the membership of the existing members of the Property Standards Committee be terminated forthwith and given thanks for their service to the Town.
  3. That By-law 2022-094 to appoint Councillors Beth Robertson, Janet Haslett-Theall, Jasvinder Sandhu, Marc Grant and Natalia Lishchyna, to the Property Standards Committee to serve until the end of this Council term, be passed.
  4. When filling Council appointments for the new term of Council 2022 – 2026 and also future Council appointments, five (5) members of Council be appointed to the Property Standards Committee, noting it could be the same five (5) members appointed to the Appeals Committee.
  CARRIED

7.6

By-law 2022-067 – A By-law to authorize Capital Works to be funded in years beyond the term of Council

• Moved by Councillor Robertson

  That By-law 2022-067, a by-law authorizing Capital Works to be funded in years beyond the term of Council, be passed.

  CARRIED

7.2

Region Pumping Station in Bronte Beach – August 9, 2022

• Moved by Councillor O'Meara
  1. That the proposed location of the Region of Halton’s new West River wastewater pumping station within Bronte Beach Park be approved.
  2. That staff be authorized to transfer the lands underlying the new West River wastewater pumping station to the Region at market value, if the Town acquires these lands.
  3. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute any documentation required to give effect to these recommendations.
  4. That in using a build back better approach, the Region be requested to cost share with the planned Town Phase 2 improvements at Bronte Beach Park that will incorporate the pumping station in a plan that benefits the residents of Oakville.
  5. That staff report back to Council once discussions have been completed.
  CARRIED

7.3

North Park Development – Community Centre, Library and Park Naming

• Moved by Councillor Sandhu
  1. That the report from the Recreation and Culture Department dated July 26, 2022 entitled North Park Development – Community Centre, Library and Park Naming, be received.

  2. That all current and planned amenities at 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard, including but not limited to: existing arena facility and soccer fields, planned parkland and sports field development and planned community centre, be encompassed under the name of “Sixteen Mile Sports Complex”.

  CARRIED

7.4

Update Fishing Restrictions

• Moved by Councillor Duddeck
  1. That the report "Update Fishing Restrictions" be referred back to staff for further investigation and consideration of comments received by staff and Council.
  2. That staff report back at the October 11, 2022 Council meeting.
  CARRIED

8.

Confidential Consent Item(s)

There were no Confidential Consent Items.

9.

Discussion Item(s)

9.1

Community Benefits Charge Strategy

• Moved by Councillor Elgar

  That the staff report from the Finance department dated August 2, 2022 regarding the Town’s Community Benefits Charge Strategy and draft Community Benefits Charge By-law, be received.

  CARRIED

9.2

Parks & Open Space Strategy: Parks Plan 2031 and Draft Parkland Dedication By-law

• Moved by Councillor Adams
  1. That the report from the Planning Services Department, Parks & Open Space Department and Finance Department, dated August 2, 2022 regarding the Town’s Parks Plan 2031 and draft Parkland Dedication By-law, be received.
  2. That staff consider if the draft Parks Plan 2031 needs additional protections on top of the protections already inherent in the Greenbelt, and the Parkway Belt West and the ANSI protections that are already in place in the terrific potential Eco Park located in Oakville north of Highway 407.
  CARRIED
• RECESS

  The meeting recessed at 9:13 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.

9.3

Diversity and Inclusion Current State Inclusivity Report

• Moved by Councillor Adams

  That the Diversity and Inclusion Current State Inclusivity Report from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department be received.

  CARRIED

9.4

Halton Digital Access Strategy Implementation Plan

• Moved by Councillor Adams
  1. That the report entitled Halton Digital Access Strategy Implementation Plan dated July 26, 2022 be received.
  2. That staff proceed with the implementation plan for a one-window approach to support the implementation of 5G technology across Halton as outlined in the Report dated July 26, 2022 and report back to Council for final approvals by early 2023.
  3. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of this report to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and Halton Region, Burlington Hydro Inc., Halton Hills Hydro Inc., Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. and Oakville Hydro Electric Distribution Inc. for their information.
  CARRIED

9.5

2023 Budget Forecast and Direction

• Moved by Councillor Adams

  That the staff report dated July 26, 2022, entitled 2023 Budget Forecast and Direction from the Finance department, be received.

  CARRIED

9.6

Notice of Motion - Noise By-laws

• Moved by Mayor Burton
  Seconded by Councillor Adams

  WHEREAS the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020 (“Bill 215”), which received Royal Assent on November 30, 2020, removed powers of municipalities to prohibit or regulate noise in connection with the delivery of goods to certain businesses including retail establishments, restaurants including cafes and bars, hotels and motels and goods distribution facilities;

  WHEREAS the purpose of Bill 215 was to enable 24/7 delivery of goods to protect supply chain efficiency and keep shelves stocked during the pandemic; and

  WHEREAS with the waning of the pandemic there is no longer a need to prioritize the protection of supply chain efficiency over impacts to residents.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,

  THAT the Mayor is authorized on behalf of the Town of Oakville to request that the province restore the powers of municipalities to prohibit and regulate noise adjacent to residential uses that had been removed through Bill 215.

  CARRIED

10.

Confidential Discussion Item(s)

There were no Confidential Consent Items.

11.

Advisory Committee Minutes

There were no advisory committee minutes.

12.

Rise and Report to Council

• 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 as made recommendations on Consent Items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6, Discussion Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6, as noted by the Clerk.
• Moved by Councillor Chisholm
  Seconded by Councillor Grant

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

  CARRIED

13.

Information Items (Circulated Electronically)

13.1

Memo - Recreation and Culture re: Expanded online booking period for last-minute ice rental

14.

Status of Outstanding Issues

14.1

Status of Outstanding Issues for August 2022

15.

New Business

Councillor Gittings offered condolences to the family of Margaret Anderson, Founder of Ian Anderson House, as she passed away on August 7, 2022.

16.

Regional Reports and Question Period Regarding Town Boards and Advisory Committees

17.

Requests for Reports

17.1

Potential Park Uses for McCraney Reservoir Park

• Moved by Councillor Grant
  Seconded by Councillor Knoll

  That staff report on potential park uses of the McCraney Reservoir Park upon completion of the Region’s Master Plan for the McCraney Reservoir.

  CARRIED

17.2

Use of Signage for Sponsors of Local BIA's

• Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
  Seconded by Councillor Gittings

  Whereas our BIAS through the Municipal Act and order of Council work to enhance the beautification and success of the commercial districts, and
  Partnerships with different businesses enable them to provide greater opportunities for events, experiences and support for our businesses to thrive; and 
  Recognizing sponsors/partners is both community building and respectful of their contribution to the life and success of our business districts and Oakville and that there are currently limitations within our Sign bylaw that impact the ways the BIAS can recognize the contribution and efforts of sponsors and partners on signage for an event or activity; 
  Therefore staff be requested to report back on options to allow the BIAs to recognize sponsors on signage for specific programs and activities.

  CARRIED

18.

Consideration and Reading of By-Laws

18.1

By-law 2022-043

A by-law to provide for the levying of payments in lieu of taxes for the year 2022 on Halton Healthcare Services Corporation and the Sheridan College Institute of  Technology and Advanced Learning  (re: Item 7.1)

18.2

By-law 2022-067

A by-law to authorize Capital Works to be funded in years beyond the term of Council (re: Item 7.6)

18.3

By-law 2022-094

A by-law to amend By-law 2021-146, a by-law to appoint Members of Council to various legislated committees to hold office from December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022 (re: Item 7.5)

18.4

By-law 2022-103

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

• Moved by Councillor Longo
  Seconded by Councillor Robertson

  That the by-laws noted above be passed.

  CARRIED

19.

Adjournment

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m.