Council

That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated March 17, 2025, be approved. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated March 24, 2025, be approved. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated April 7, 2025, be approved. That the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated April 7, 2025, be approved.

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop dated April 14, 2025, be approved.

That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole.

That the Tax Levy by-law 2025-071, a by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2025, as attached to the report of the Finance Department, be approved; and, 2. That, in accordance with Council’s resolution from the December 19, 2024 Council meeting, the net levy requirement be increased to $281,562,000 and a transfer to the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve in the amount of $458,500 be approved to maintain the 2025 the overall tax levy increase at 4.91 per cent.

That By-law 2025-070, a by-law to authorize a property tax rebate to eligible senior property owners in the 2025 taxation year, attached as Appendix A to the Finance Department report dated April 15, 2025, be passed.

That staff be authorized to renew the lease with the Province for the Chris Vokes Memorial Park, and the Director of Parks and Open Space be authorized to execute any required documentation including any renewals or minor amendments to this agreement.

That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated April 15, 2025 from the Finance department be approved. That the $6.31 million surplus less any required adjustments be transferred to the Capital Reserve. That staff be authorized to exceed the Municipal Enforcement 2025 gross operating budget by up to $319,500 for the new Short Term Rental Compliance initiative, fully funded by the federal Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund with no impact on the tax levy. That funding in the amount of $300,000 be transferred from the Storm Event Reserve to the Parks and Open Space 2025 operating budget to offset the unbudgeted costs incurred for emergency culvert repairs at McCraney Creek Trail and Martindale Park due to the July 2024 rainfall event. That funding in the amount of $405,938 received in 2025 from the Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) be transferred to the Theatre Capital reserve. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $52,000 funded from the Theatre capital reserve for the replacement of the boiler system.

That By-law 2025-062, a by-law to amend By-law 2024-002 (Municipal Right of Way By-law), set out in Appendix A to this report be passed. That By-law 2025-072 (Municipal Parking Lot Maintenance, Use and Protection By-law) and By-law 2025-073, a by-law to amend By-law 2021-038 (Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders), set out in Appendices “B” and “C” respectively to this report be passed.

That the report from Recreation and Culture entitled Universal Change Rooms within Recreation Facilities, dated April 24, 2025, be received for information.

That By-law 2025-064, A by-law to establish rules governing the calling, place, proceedings and provision of public notice of meetings of Council and Committees of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Oakville, attached as Appendix B, be passed.

That the Council Vacancies Procedure, be amended to reflect a change to section 4(e) under “Filling a Vacancy for the Position of Mayor by Appointment,” by replacing the word “one” with “three”.

That Council approve the updated Elections Policy; That Council approve the updated Council Vacancies Procedure, including an amendment to section 4(e) under “Filling a Vacancy for the Position of Mayor by Appointment,” by replacing the word “one” with “three”, and That Council approve the existing Use of Municipal Right of Ways Policy.

That the report from the Legal Department titled “Potential Protest By-law near Vulnerable Social Infrastructure – Confidential”, dated April 22, 2025, be received.

That the Town Solicitor or designate withdraw the Appeal.

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.

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.

That Sheryl Ayres, Commissioner of Corporate Services, be appointed Treasurer and Jonathan van der Heiden, Director of Finance, be appointed Deputy Treasurer, effective May 1, 2025. That By-law 2025-087 be passed and that By-law 2024-194 be repealed. That this resolution be made public.

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes dated March 20, 2025, be approved.

That this Committee rise and report.

WHEREAS on February 18, 2025, Council unanimously supported the draft Midtown Official Plan Amendment (OPA) following careful analysis, expert input, and consultation with stakeholders; and WHEREAS the Midtown OPA represents a bold, responsible, and defensible plan that supports sustainable, complete community building and is currently awaiting approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and WHEREAS on January 27, 2025, Council unanimously passed a motion rejecting the proposed Transit Oriented Community (TOC) plan, noting that it fails to align with the draft Midtown OPA and may prioritize excessive density over balanced, timely, and sustainable development; and WHEREAS Oakville continues to exceed provincial housing targets, achieving 125% of its 2024 housing supply goal through proactive, holistic planning, including the Midtown OPA which supports community benefits, sustainability, and livability; and WHEREAS residents have called on Council to ensure strong, coordinated advocacy and governance to secure provincial alignment and support for Council’s approved planning direction; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to provide a report to Council at the next Council meeting outlining the advocacy strategy and actions taken to date in support of the Midtown OPA, including engagement with: The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Minister of Infrastructure, MPP Stephen Crawford, and MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos; and The recommendations on

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

That staff be directed to revise the draft By-law 2025-088 with the following amendments: The by-law shall apply only to places of worship as well as premises used on a temporary basis to host religious ceremonies or services; The by-law shall apply only during the times that such ceremonies or services are actively taking place, including a reasonable period immediately before and after; The by-law shall apply to all municipal properties, or parts thereof, within fifty (50) metres from the boundaries of the properties in paragraph a. The by-law shall apply to all municipal properties, or parts thereof, within fifty (50) metres from the boundaries of the properties in paragraph a. That the revised by-laws be presented to Council at a future Council meeting for passage, as soon as possible, without a separate report. That consideration of the by-law’s application to any other forms of vulnerable social infrastructure (such as healthcare, social services, or educational institutions) shall be

That the report from the Legal Department and Municipal Enforcement Services titled "Potential Protest By-law near Vulnerable Social Infrastructure”, dated April 15 2025, be received.

1. That the Tax Levy by-law 2025-071, a by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2025, as attached to the report of the Finance Department, be approved; and, 2. That, in accordance with Council’s resolution from the December 19, 2024 Council meeting, the net levy requirement be increased to $281,562,000 and a transfer to the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve in the Council Minutes - May 1, 2025 amount of $458,500 be approved to maintain the 2025 the overall tax levy increase at 4.91 per cent.

1. That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds and transactions contained in the report dated April 15, 2025 from the Finance department be approved. 2. That the $6.31 million surplus less any required adjustments be transferred to the Capital Reserve. 3. That staff be authorized to exceed the Municipal Enforcement 2025 gross operating budget by up to $319,500 for the new Short Term Rental Compliance initiative, fully funded by the federal Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund with no impact on the tax levy. Council Minutes - May 1, 2025 4. That funding in the amount of $300,000 be transferred from the Storm Event Reserve to the Parks and Open Space 2025 operating budget to offset the unbudgeted costs incurred for emergency culvert repairs at McCraney Creek Trail and Martindale Park due to the July 2024 rainfall event. 5. That funding in the amount of $405,938 received in 2025 from the Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) be transferred to the Theatre Capital reserve. 6. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $52,000 funded from the Theatre capital reserve for the replacement of the boiler system.

That the report from the Legal Department titled “Potential Protest By-law near Vulnerable Social Infrastructure – Confidential”, dated April 22, 2025, be received. Council Minutes - May 1, 2025

1. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated March 17, 2025, be approved. 2. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated March 24, 2025, be approved. 3. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated April 7, 2025, be approved. 4. That the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated April 7, 2025, be approved. Council Minutes - May 1, 2025

The Mayor arose and reported that Committee of the Whole has met and made recommendations on Consent Items 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, Confidential Consent Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, Confidential Discussions Items 11.1, 11.2 and Advisory Committee Minutes 12.1.

That Under Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Council waive the Section 20.1 (1) requiring that by-laws be listed on the agenda; for the consideration of by-law 2025-087, A by-law to appoint a Treasurer and a Deputy Treasurer for The Corporation of the Town of Oakville.

1. That staff be directed to revise the draft By-law 2025-088 with the following amendments: i. The by-law shall apply only to places of worship as well as premises used on a temporary basis to host religious ceremonies or services; ii. The by-law shall apply only during the times that such ceremonies or services are actively taking place, including a reasonable period immediately before and after; iii. The by-law shall apply to all municipal properties, or parts thereof, within fifty (50) metres from the boundaries of the properties in paragraph a. 2. The by-law shall apply to all municipal properties, or parts thereof, within fifty (50) metres from the boundaries of the properties in paragraph a. 3. That the revised by-laws be presented to Council at a future Council meeting for passage, as soon as possible, without a separate report. 4. That consideration of the by-law’s application to any other forms of vulnerable social infrastructure (such as healthcare, social services, or educational institutions) shall be

8. That the report from the Legal Department and Municipal Enforcement Services titled "Potential Protest By-law near Vulnerable Social Infrastructure”, dated April 15 2025, be received. Council Minutes - May 1, 2025