The Oakville Record
Portrait of Dave Gittings

Dave Gittings

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2010-12-06 to 2026-09-28 · served 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

469substantive motions movedof 311 meetings the minutes record them at
62procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
220substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 311 they were on the record for
7–7recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Oakville’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Councillor Dave Gittings and his wife Susan have resided in Ward 3 for 35 years. Their three grown children attended Chisholm Public School, EJ James Public School, and Oakville Trafalgar High School. Councillor Gittings enjoyed a 30-year career in advertising management at the Toronto Star prior to being elected to Oakville Town Council where he has served three previous terms, one as Ward 3 Town Councillor, as well as two terms as Ward 3 Regional and Town Councillor. Councillor Gittings has been actively involved in both the business community and with a wide range of Oakville associations and groups and currently sits on the Conservation Halton Board of Directors.

As published by Oakville.

How they voted, where it was recorded (14)

Council August 11, 2025
That this item be referred to staff to adjust what was previously approved.
For · 7–7 · Lost
Council September 16, 2024
That the general prohibition be lifted, in a limited fashion to allow identified sports (to be determined) on only specific types of roads and at certain times of day (to be determined) at the participants own risk…
For · 8–6 · Carried
Planning and Development Council January 22, 2024
1. In support of the Housing Accelerator Fund Application, as advised by Minister Fraser with due regard for heritage conservation and infrastructure capacity and servicing: Planning and Development Council Minutes…
For · 11–4 · Carried
Council September 18, 2023
That the continued implementation of the Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program be considered as part of the 2024 Budget and prioritized along with other known budget pressures.
Against · 4–10 · Lost
Planning and Development Council June 12, 2023
That this item be referred back to staff to seek additional research from other jurisdictions, identify options for definitions that recognize the difference between warehouses and distribution centres in terms…
For · 12–3 · Carried
Special Planning and Development Council May 19, 2023
That the information in item 4.1 from the May 15, 2023 Planning and Development Council meeting be received. For (7): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor…
Against · 7–6 · Carried
Planning and Development Council May 15, 2023
Planning and Development Council Minutes May 15, 2023 That this item be
For · 9–6 · Carried
Council February 27, 2023
That $45,000 be added to increase the annual Councillor community outreach and professional development as discussed at the budget committee meeting.
Against · 7–8 · Lost
Council February 27, 2023
The Mayor called the vote on the main motion to approve the recommendations of the Budget Committee meetings of January 17, 2023, January 24, 2023, January 26, 2023, February 14, 2023, February 16, 2023 and…
Against · 8–7 · Carried
Planning and Development Council June 27, 2022
1. That the revised Site Plan application, File No.: SP.1601.028/01 to allow the construction of three warehouse buildings be approved, subject to the conditions in Appendix “A” contained within the June 14, Planning…
Against · 8–2 · Carried
Council January 31, 2022
That Oakville Council provide a contribution in the amount of $10,000 to the joint legal challenge of Bill 21. For (7): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Parmar, Councillor…
Against · 5–6 · Carried
Council September 28, 2021
That Council proceed with Option 1 as presented in the confidential staff report dated September 14, 2021 from the Legal Department.
Against · 7–5 · Carried
Council May 25, 2021
WHEREAS, the Government of Ontario is planning to increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by more than 300% by 2030 and by 500% or more by 2040, reversing more than 40% of the GHG…
For · 11–1 · Carried
Council April 26, 2021
That Section 14.1(2) of the Procedure By-law be waived to allow consideration of the following Notice of Motion this evening: Whereas the April 29, 2019 decision made by Oakville Council regarding the Former Brantwood…
For · 5–7 · Lost

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

Special CouncilSeptember 21, 2026
Special CouncilSeptember 21, 2026
Planning and Development CouncilApril 20, 2026
Planning and Development CouncilFebruary 17, 2026
Planning and Development CouncilNovember 3, 2025
Planning and Development CouncilApril 7, 2025
CouncilMarch 25, 2024
CouncilJuly 11, 2023
Planning and Development CouncilJuly 10, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 469)

That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, September 10, 2026, be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee, September 22, 2026, be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 prohibits municipalities from making contributions to candidates through money, good or services; WHEREAS the Town's Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period Procedure is intended to ensure that Town resources are not used for election-related purposes; WHEREAS the Town's State of the Town address is a Town-sponsored event and provides the Mayo
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated June 11, 2026, be approved.
Council, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the OakvilleMDC be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Joint Venture arrangement for the redevelopment of 125 Randall Street.
Special Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, March 12, 2026, be approved.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That staff report back to Council on options for alternative locations or arrangements for Canada Day this year.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-027, a by-law to assume the public infrastructure associated with Hospital Gate (between William Halton Parkway and Dundas Street West), Glen Oaks Stormwater Management Pond (Part 34) and Taplow Stormwater Management Pond (Part 35), which were constructed in accordance with the approved Site Plan application S.P.1326.001/03, be passed.
Planning and Development Council, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Parks Patrol Program outlined in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services and Parks and Open Space, dated February 26, 2026, be approved. That the 2026 Parks Patrol Program in the amount of $162,400 be funded through the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve ($137,400) and the Parking Enterprise Reserve ($25,000).
Planning and Development Council, March 2, 2026 · Carried
Planning and Development Council Minutes March 2, 2025 That By-law 2026-027, a by-law to assume the public infrastructure associated with Hospital Gate (between William Halton Parkway and Dundas Street West), Glen Oaks Stormwater Management Pond (Part 34) and Taplow Stormwater Management Pond (Part 35), which were constructed in accordance with the approved Site Plan application S.P.1326.001/03, b
Planning and Development Council, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated, October 27, 2025, be approved.
Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That a Notice of Intention to Designate be issued under section 29, Part IV, of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 376 Chartwell Road.
Planning and Development Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That a named citizen member be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remaining 2022 – 2026 term of Council, or until a successor is appointed, as outlined in Confidential Appendix A to report, Citizen Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022 - 2026 Term of Council.
Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That a named citizen member be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remaining 2022 – 2026 term of Council, or until a Council Minutes - October 6, 2025 successor is appointed, as outlined in Confidential Appendix A to report, Citizen Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022 - 2026 Term of Council.
Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was enacted with the goal of creating a barrier-free Ontario for all people with disabilities by January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS multiple legislative reviews and community feedback have identified challenges and inconsistencies in the enforcement, planning, and reporting mechanisms related to AODA implementation; and WHEREAS t
Council, September 29, 2025 · Carried
That the by-law noted above, be passed.
Planning and Development Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal report “ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL OLT-24-000820 – 1539059 ONTARIO INC., 349 DAVIS ROAD” dated August 26, 2025 be approved; and That staff be authorized to attempt to settle the appeal in accordance with the policy direction for Midtown in OPA 70, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Community Development and Town Solicitor.
Planning and Development Council, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That the property at 299 Douglas Avenue be removed from the Oakville Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and, That, prior to demolition, the property owner allows for the salvage of materials from the house.
Planning and Development Council, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That the property at 364 Lakeshore Road East be removed from the Oakville Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and, That, prior to demolition, the property owner allows for the salvage of materials from the house.
Planning and Development Council, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That the names of all new Parks and Open Spaces, as listed within Table 1 and Table 3 of the report dated June 10, 2025, be approved.
Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That the information contained in the staff report dated June 10, 2025, entitled March 31, 2025 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $905,000 funded from the Capital Reserve for repairs of creek bank failure along 16 Mile Creek in Hogs Back Park.
Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-110, a by-law to authorize entry on adjoining property for the purpose of making repairs or alterations, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated June 10, 2025, be passed, and that By-law 1970-101 be repealed. That By-law 2025-111, a by-law to amend Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders By-law 2021-038, as amended, att
Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That staff be authorized to grant a hydro easement to Oakville Hydro on Town land beside Athabasca Pond shown as Part 1 on the draft plan attached to this report as Appendix “B”, to service the adjacent development blocks, provided the owner of those development blocks pays the Town fair market value compensation for the easement to the satisfaction of the CAO and Town Solicitor.
Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That the information contained in the staff report dated June 10, 2025, entitled March 31, 2025 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. 2. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $905,000 funded from the Capital Reserve for repairs of creek bank failure along 16 Mile Creek in Hogs Back Park. Council Minutes - June 23, 2025
Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop dated May 6, 2025, be approved.
Council, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee meeting on April 22, 2025 be received.
Planning and Development Council, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal Department Confidential Report OLT Case Number OLT-23-001257 - DGB Trafalgar Limited v. Oakville (Town) - Request for Instructions - Heritage Designation By-law 2023-154 Appeal - Bentley Family Farmhouse - 3444 Trafalgar Road dated April 15, 2025 be approved.
Council, May 1, 2025 · Carried
That option 1 be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remaining 2022 – 2026 term of Council, or until a successor is appointed, as outlined in Appendix A to report, Citizen Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council.
Council, May 1, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-054, a by-law to amend By-law 1981-144, a by-law to designate an area of the Town as a Heritage Conservation District under Section 41(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, to include Part IV properties at 8 Navy Street, 110-114 King Street and a Portion of 144 Front Street, be passed; and That By-law 2025-063, a by-law to adopt the Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District Plan and G
Planning and Development Council, March 17, 2025 · Carried
That the Cybersecurity presentation from the Information Technology Solutions department be received.
Council, February 24, 2025 · Carried
That comments from the public with respect to Appe nd ix A - Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District, Plan and Guidelines, DRAFT – December 2024 be received . That staff consider s such comments provided by Council: Consideration should be given to the feedback from the Oakville Lakeside Resident’s Association regarding height, scale and massing. Susan Schappert should be included in the repor
Planning and Development Council, February 3, 2025 · Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to Appendix A - Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District, Plan and Guidelines, DRAFT – December 2024 be received. Planning and Development Council Minutes February 3, 2025 2. That staff considers such comments provided by Council: o Consideration should be given to the feedback from the Oakville Lakeside Resident’s Association regarding height, scal
Planning and Development Council, February 3, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential resolution contained in the confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated December 19, 2024 from Scott Mudie, EVP Chief Energy Transformation Officer, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolution for on behalf o
Council, January 27, 2025 · Carried
That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) to the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated December 19, 2024 from Sean McCaughan, EVP, Chief Operating & Strategy Officer, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, be authorized
Council, January 27, 2025 · Carried
That notice be issued under subsection 30.1(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act to the owners of 262 Randall Street of the proposed amendments under subsection 30.1(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act to By-law 2021-136.
Planning and Development Council, January 20, 2025 · Carried
That signed/reserved/paid parking be added as the exception in section 5(2)(e) of By-law 2024-187. Moved by Councillor Duddeck Seconded by Councillor O'Meara That the motion moved by Councillor Gittings and seconded by Councillor Elgar be
Council, December 16, 2024 · Referred
That staff be authorized to proceed in appeals filed by 1539059 Ontario Inc. (349 Davis Road) in accordance with the report from the Legal Department dated October 15, 2024.
Planning and Development Council, October 28, 2024 · Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Council, October 21, 2024 · Carried

In the record

302meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3seatCouncillor
4,438votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council September 21, 2015
with respect to Schedule 17: Flyer Distribution, of Item 4 – Licensing By-law of the Administrative Services Committee Report September 14, 2015, as a result of income from his previous employer

What this does not measure

Something wrong here?

If anything on this page is wrong, say so and it will be corrected and the correction recorded. Everything here is read from Oakville’s own published documents — where those documents and this page disagree, the documents are right. How this record is made.

Elsewhere on this site

The rest of council

This councillor on the town's own site →