Town of Oakville

Planning and Development Council Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, September 12, 2022

Time:

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

Location:

Council Chamber

Mayor and Council:

Mayor Burton (In person)
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 Parmar
Councillor Robertson
Councillor Sandhu

Staff Present:

J. Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer
N. Garbe, Commissioner of Community Development
N. Sully, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Treasurer
C. Bell, Commissioner of Community Services
D. Carr, Town Solicitor
G. Charles, Director of Planning Services
C. Mark, Director of Parks and Open Space
N. Chandra, Assistant Town Solicitor
M. Day, Manager of Development Financing & Investments
K. Patrick, Acting Town Clerk
J. Warren, Council and Committee Coordinator

The Town of Oakville Council met in special session, to consider planning matters on this 12th day of September, 2022 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, commencing at 6:30 p.m.

1.
Regrets

There were no regrets for this meeting.

2.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.

3.
Discussion Item(s)

3.1
Parks Plan 2031 and Draft Plan Dedication By-law 2022-108

1.parkland dedication report Sept 2022 v5.pdf

2.Appendix A - Oakville Parks Plan.pdf

3.Appendix B - Oakville Parkland By-law 2022-108 .pdf

4.Appendix C - Parkland Policy.pdf

5.Appendix D - Parkland Dedication Procedure 2022-09-08.pdf

6.Appendix E - Development comments.pdf

7.Appendix F - Additional Comments.pdf

Moved byCouncillor Elgar
Seconded byCouncillor Adams
1. That the report from the Planning Services Department, Parks & Open Space Department and Finance Department, dated September 6, 2022 regarding the Town’s Parks Plan 2031 and Parkland Dedication By-law, be received.
2. That Council endorse the Town’s Parks Plan 2031, provided in Appendix “A” to this report.
3. That By-law 2022-108, as provided in Appendix “B”, be passed.
4. That Council approve the Parkland Dedication Policy, attached as Appendix “C”, and that the Parkland Dedication Procedure, attached as Appendix “D” be received.
5. 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.
Moved byCouncillor Gittings
Seconded byCouncillor Haslett-Theall
1. That Staff conduct public consultation on the Parkland Procedure so that all Members of Council have an opportunity to consult with and hear from their constituents on the comments and concerns by Members of Council at this meeting, including but not limited to:
- - How and when the public is informed of parkland locations and types and/or cash in lieu for each development application, including in Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs).
  - How and when Council determines location of parkland and use of cash in lieu for purchase of parkland.
  - How Council can balance parkland needs of SGAs and the rest of Town.
  - How often Council should review it's Parkland Dedication By-law.
  - How soon Staff can conduct a review with public consultation of the Design Guidelines for Connecting Links, Sliver parks, Urban Squares, and Promenades to maximize green space standards for Council’s review and approval.
  - What matters should be included in the 2023 Review of the Parks, Recreation, Library Services Master Plan, in addition to fair distribution of park types, sizes, walking distances, and community services.
  - Should the Town, and if so, how, develop partnerships for parks with neighbourhood associations and BIAs.
CARRIED
The Mayor called the vote on the main motion, as amended, moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Adams.
CARRIED