Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (14 motions)
13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated, June 22, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That the minutes of the Workshop Meeting dated June 22, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated June 11, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That By-law 2026-104 be passed, authorizing Capital Works to be funded in years beyond the term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That By-law 2026-103 be passed, authorizing the raising of $60,390,100 for various capital projects through the issuance and sale of debentures.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That a five (5) year excavation moratorium be imposed on work which requires a cut or excavation in or any activity that negatively impacts the integrity, use and function of a municipal right of way, including bridges, which have been newly constructed, reconstructed, restored, maintained, and/or repaired.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the report titled Downtown Cultural Hub – Update and Next Steps be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That Option #1 included in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services titled “Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law – One-Year Review – Supplemental”, dated June 30, 2026, be adopted. That Council direct Municipal Enforcement Services to prepare a by-law to amend Towing By-law 2024-187 to provide for a 30-minute period between the issuance of a parking penalty notice and submission of a request for approval to tow a vehicle. That Municipal Enforcement Services staff bring the amending by-law forward for consideration at the August 10, 2026 Council meeting without the requirement of a separate report. That Recommendation 2 included in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services titled “Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law – One Year Review – Supplemental”, dated June 30, 2026, be renumbered accordingly. That By-law 2026-110, a by-law to amend Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law 2024-187, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated June 30, 2026, be passed.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the maximum allowable duration for unsigned on-street parking in the Town of Oakville be increased from three hours to five hours between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. That a year-round town-wide prohibition on overnight on-street parking between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. be implemented. That on-street parking be prohibited on one side of any street where the existing width is 8.5 metres or less when requested. That on-street parking be prohibited on both sides of any street where the existing width is less than 7.0 metres when requested. That the residential parking permit program be suspended during the time that the Town of Oakville has declared a significant weather event. That Accessible Parking Permit holders be exempt from posted no parking for longer than two-hour, three-hour or five-hour areas in residential zones, with the exception that the overnight parking prohibition between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall remain in effect. That staff notify residents residing between 1181 and 1219 Eighth Line of the Town’s intention to discontinue the Eighth Line parking permit program and undertake consultation with affected residents regarding options for the proposed discontinuation process and report the results of the consultation. Subject to the approval of recommendations 1, 2, 5, and 6, that staff be directed to prepare a by-law to amend Traffic By-law 1984-1 and present it to Council for approval at a future meeting, without a separate report. Move
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Referred
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 the Town of Oakville request that the Ontario Solicitor General work with municipalities to review and amend provincial legislation to provide clear, Charter-compliant authority for police and municipalities to direct the dispersal of groups when an imminent public safety risk has been determined; AND THAT any new authority include clear limits, including defined locations, limited time periods, objective safety criteria and accountability measures; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Solicitor General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local MPPs, AMO, the Police Governance Ontario and Ontario municipalities for support. 15. Regional Reports and Question Period Regarding Town Boards and Advisory Committees There were none. 16. Requests for Reports There were none. 17. Consideration and Reading of By-Laws 17.1 By-law 2026-103 A by-law to authorize the issuance and sale of debentures up to a maximum of $60,390,100 towards the financing of the capital projects with an estimated total cost of $76,407,400 (RE: Item 9.3) 17.2 By-law 2026-104 A By-law to authorize Ca
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the minutes of the Workshop Meeting dated June 22, 2026, be approved. Council Minutes - July 6, 2026
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
1. That Option #1 included in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services titled “Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By- law – One-Year Review – Supplemental”, dated June 30, 2026, be adopted. Council Minutes - July 6, 2026 2. That Council direct Municipal Enforcement Services to prepare a by-law to amend Towing By-law 2024-187 to provide for a 30- minute period between the issuance of a parking penalty notice and submission of a request for approval to tow a vehicle. 3. That Municipal Enforcement Services staff bring the amending by- law forward for consideration at the August 10, 2026 Council meeting without the requirement of a separate report. 4. That Recommendation 2 included in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services titled “Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law – One Year Review – Supplemental”, dated June 30, 2026, be renumbered accordingly. 5. That By-law 2026-110, a by-law to amend Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law 2024-187, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated June 30, 2026, be passed.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan Update, as included in the Appendices, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed with the exception of 2026-092. Council Minutes - July 6, 2026
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Elgar