Councillor Sean O’Meara was first elected Regional and Town Councillor in 2014, making his 2022 re-election his third Term of Council. After graduating from T.A. Blakelock High School and Appleby College, Councillor O’Meara received an Honours Degree in Political Science from the University of Guelph and a Master’s Degree from Queen’s University in Northern Ireland. He then returned home to work on his PhD at Queen’s University in Kingston. His areas of interest are international relations, comparative ethnic conflict and conflict resolution. Councillor O’Meara worked as constituency office manager for Oakville’s MPP and assumed a variety of roles at Queen’s Park. His work in provincial government led him to a government relations role with Tim Horton’s head office. He was bestowed a Top 40 Under 40 Business Award for his business achievements and community involvement in the Hamilton-Halton area. Councillor O’Meara continues to be an active community volunteer. He is the sport organizing chair for boxing at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. He was honoured with a public appointment to the Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Review Team for Halton/Peel, sits on the Board of Directors for the Halton Industry Education Council, is Chair of the Visit Oakville Tourism Board and a male ally for the Halton Women’s Place where he speaks to young men about the importance of their actions and advocates for an end to violence against women. In 2018, Councillor O’Meara was appointed the Region of Halton’s elected representative to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and the Chair of the Region’s Administration and Finance Standing Committee. He has also long been an active member of the Oakville Soccer Club as a player and coach. Calling Oakville home for more than 35 years, Councillor O’Meara grew up in the Fourth Line and Lakeshore Road area and now lives in the heart of Bronte with his wife, daughter and son.
That the report titled “2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan Outcomes” be received.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Oakville has experienced repeated public safety concerns during Canada Day celebrations, including large unsanctioned youth gatherings, dangerous fireworks use, disorder and risks to residents, visitors, businesses and emergency responders; AND WHEREAS municipalities need clearer tools to respond when large gatherings create an immediate risk to public safety; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
WHEREAS the Town of Oakville continues to receive complaints regarding excessive vehicle noise generated by modified automobiles, motorcycles and other motor vehicles on municipal roads, particularly along waterfront corridors, commercial districts and residential neighbourhoods; AND WHEREAS excessive vehicle noise negatively impacts residents' quality of life, disrupts the quiet enjoyment of home
WHEREAS the Town of Oakville continues to receive complaints regarding excessive vehicle noise generated by modified automobiles, motorcycles and other motor vehicles on municipal roads, particularly along waterfront corridors, commercial districts and residential neighbourhoods; Council Minutes August 10, 2026 AND WHEREAS excessive vehicle noise negatively impacts residents' quality of life, disr
WHEREAS Oakville has experienced repeated public safety concerns during Canada Day celebrations, including large unsanctioned youth gatherings, dangerous fireworks use, disorder and risks to residents, visitors, businesses and emergency responders; AND WHEREAS municipalities need clearer tools to respond when large gatherings create an immediate risk to public safety; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan Update, as included in the Appendices, be endorsed.
That the minutes of the Community Spirt Awards Committee, May 28, 2026, be approved.
That the report regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application related to 3000 Sixth Line and 21 Dundas Street West, File No. Z.1316.12, dated May 19, 2026, from the Planning and Development Department be received; That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Shoppers Realty Inc. (File No. Z.1316.12) be approved; That By-law 2026-050, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be pass
1. That the report regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application related to 3000 Sixth Line and 21 Dundas Street West, File No. Z.1316.12, dated May 19, 2026, from the Planning and Development Department be received; 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Shoppers Realty Inc. (File No. Z.1316.12) be approved; Planning and Development Council Minutes June 1, 2026 3. That B
That the Bronte Waterfront Strategy report from the Parks and Open Space department be endorsed. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project entitled Future Repositioning of the Metro Marine Building in the amount of $989,736, funded as a reallocation from account 42102420 (Metro Marine Building State of Good Repair). That the appropriate Ministries and the local MP and MPP's be c
That comments from the public with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by Hulme Development Limited, File Nos: Z.1217.04 and 24T-26001/1217, be received. That staff consider comments as provided by Council and the Public.
That the by-laws noted above, be passed.
WHEREAS the Halton Regional Chair has been directly elected by residents of Halton Region since 2000 ; AND WHEREAS the election of the Regional Chair has provided an important element of democratic accountability in Halton and a public mandate for the position; AND WHEREAS on April 2, 2026, the Provincial Government introduced Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 , which would allow
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the Halton Regional Chair has been directly elected by residents of Halton Region since 2000; AND WHEREAS the election of the Regional Chair has provided an important element of democratic accountability in Halton and a public mandate for the position; AND WHEREAS on April 2, 2026, the Provincial Government introduced Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which would allow th
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
And that the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration for 2026 not be held in Bronte waterfront park.
Council Minutes - March 30, 2026 1. Because Halton Regional Police Service’s operational plan has provided sufficient reassurances to Council regarding the safety of residents, visitors and businesses, and having provided a commitment to work with the Town of Oakville, that Council approve the use of Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park as the location for the Town of Oakville’s 2026 Canada Day celebra
That the motion be amended to include: That staff report back in March of 2026 and that HRPS be asked to attend.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the motion be amended to include: And that the Town of Oakville's Canada Day celebration for 2026 not be held in Bronte waterfront park.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the motion be amended to include: That staff report back to Council on options for alternative locations or arrangements for Canada Day this year other than Bronte Waterfront Park.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, January 19, 2026, be approved.
That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, January 19, 2026, be approved.
Planning and Development Council Minutes February 17, 2026 That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, January 19, 2026, be approved.
That the report Election Sign By-law 2025-016 be
Council, December 15, 2025 · Referred
WHEREAS road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage; and WHEREAS salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers, and lakes have worsened since the 1970s, seriously affecting municipal drinking water sources, aquatic life, and vegetation; and WHER
Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That staff provide a report outlining their opinion of the letter received from the Ontario Acting Minister of Infrastructure and any implications contained within it.
That the staff report titled “Recommendation Report – Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment 73 (OPA 73), By-law 2025-119 – Provincial Consistency Exercise (File 42.15.67)” be received; That Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment 73 (Provincial Consistency Exercise, File No. 42.15.67) be adopted; That By-law 2025-119, a by-law to adopt an amendment to the Livable Oakville Plan, be passed; and, Tha
Planning and Development Council Minutes October 20, 2025 1. That the staff report titled “Recommendation Report – Town- initiated Official Plan Amendment 73 (OPA 73), By-law 2025-119 – Provincial Consistency Exercise (File 42.15.67)” be received; 2. That Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment 73 (Provincial Consistency Exercise, File No. 42.15.67) be adopted; 3. That By-law 2025-119, a by-law to
That the Transportation Master Plan as detailed in the report from the Transportation and Engineering Department dated September 23, 2025, be approved. That the financial implications of the Transportation Master Plan recommendations be
Council, October 6, 2025 · Referred
That the confidential direction provided in the 48 Bronte Road confidential report from the Legal Department, dated September 16, 2025, be approved.
Council, September 29, 2025 · Carried
1. That the Oakville Special Events Plan (Appendix A) dated August 22, 2025 and Community Events Grant Program Terms of Reference (Appendix B) be approved; and 2. That the implementation of the Special Events Plan be
Council, September 29, 2025 · Referred
1. That the recommended stormwater funding structure and implementation plan outlined in this report be approved, with timing for implementation of the fee to be considered through the 2027 budget process. 2. That a new discretionary reserve fund, entitled “Stormwater Management Reserve Fund” be established. 3. That by-law 2025-152, a By-law to Impose Stormwater Management Fees and Charges be pass
That the staff report titled “Public Meeting Report – Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment – Provincial Consistency Exercise (File No. 42.15.67)”, be received. That comments from the public with respect to the draft town-initiated Official Plan Amendment (File No. 42.15.67) be received. That staff consider such comments provided by Council: Explore options to better define the word “significant”
1. That the staff report titled “Public Meeting Report – Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment – Provincial Consistency Exercise (File No. 42.15.67)”, be received. 2. That comments from the public with respect to the draft town- initiated Official Plan Amendment (File No. 42.15.67) be received. 3. That staff consider such comments provided by Council: o Explore options to better define the word “
That the commercial paid parking program in Bronte Village be expanded to include Sovereign Street between Bronte Road and Jones Street and Marine Drive between Jones Street and Nelson Street, under the self-funded parking program managed by Municipal Enforcement Services; and, That By-law 2025-131, a by-law to amend By-law 1965-10, being a by-law providing for the use of parking meters, parking p
1. That the commercial paid parking program in Bronte Village be expanded to include Sovereign Street between Bronte Road and Jones Street and Marine Drive between Jones Street and Nelson Street, under the self-funded parking program managed by Municipal Enforcement Services; and, 2. That By-law 2025-131, a by-law to amend By-law 1965-10, being a by-law providing for the use of parking meters, par
That the On-street parking By-law Review be
That staff report back on current oversight and additional measures that the Town of Oakville can implement to improve communications, reduce adverse impacts on neighbouring properties, and require greater accountability from developers, contractors, and workers during infill development projects.
That staff be authorized to receive the Natural Heritage System (NHS) dedication lands from 1300 Bronte Road in their current state with low-risk levels of soil contamination in accordance with the findings of the environmental audit.
That the Town Solicitor or designate withdraw the Appeal.
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal Department’s “8.1 Confidential – OLT Appeals -Palermo (April 7, 2025)” report dated April 1, 2025, be approved.