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 (16 motions)
14 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, March 23, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, March 23, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the following recommendations pertaining to Items 4.2 and 4.3 of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on March 24, 2026 be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received: 4.2 Heritage Permit Application HP004/26-42.20M – 361 Macdonald Road – Construction of new rear addition That Heritage Permit Application HP004/26-42.20M for the construction of a new rear addition at 361 Macdonald Road, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated March 10, 2026 from Planning & Development, be approved subject to the approval of final details on the new cladding, trim, windows and doors by Heritage Planning staff; and That this heritage permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Council. 4.3 Heritage Permit Application HP003/26-42.20D – 53 Dunn Street – Replacement of detached garage That Heritage Permit Application HP003/26-42.20D for the replacement of the detached garage at 53 Dunn Street, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated March 10, 2026 from the Planning and Development Department, be approved subject to the approval of final details on the new cladding, trim, windows and doors by Heritage Planning staff; and That this heritage permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Council.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That staff be authorized to reinstate the seasonal patios on private property component of the former Commercial Recovery Initiative (2020 to 2023) for the 2026 patio season by exempting the provision of required parking under section 40 of the Planning Act granted at nominal value to accommodate patio installations on private property. That the application fee for requisite approvals associated with permitting seasonal patio installations on private property be waived for 2026. That authority to implement requests for seasonal patios on private property in 2026 be delegated to the Commissioner of Community Development. That staff develop a Seasonal Commercial Patio Program for Private Property to launch for the 2027 patio season.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to proposed Town-initiated Zoning By-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2014-014 be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (24T-25002.1323) submitted by Argo Lions Valley, prepared by R-PE Surveying Ltd., dated March 3, 2026, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix ‘H’; That By-law 2026-046, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed; That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act , no further notice is determined to be necessary; and, That notice of Council’s decision reflects that the comments from the public have been appropriately addressed.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Valgo LP (File No.: Z.1308.07), be approved; That By-law 2026-058, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed; That the notice of Council’s decision reflects that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been appropriately addressed; and, That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act , no further notice is deemed to be necessary.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
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 passed; That the notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been appropriately addressed; and, That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is deemed to be necessary. Referral Moved by Councillor Nanda Seconded by Councillor Xie That Item 8.3 relating to File No.: Z.1316.12, submitted by Shoppers Realty Inc., at 3000 Sixth Line and 21 Dundas Street West, be
Moved by Councillor Nanda, seconded by Councillor Xie
Referred
That By-law 2026-055, a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 78 to the Livable Oakville Plan, be passed. That the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment regarding housing policies (File No. 42.24.28) be approved. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that the definition of “additional needs housing” is consistent with the proposed definition of same in O fficial Plan Amendment 70.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That notice requirements be waived in accordance with sections 2(2) and 14(1)(3) of the procedural by-law in order to consider the confidential memo provided to Council from legal on April 20 th , 2026.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session as these matters may be considered in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act because they deal with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose related to the confidential memo provided to Council from legal on April 20th, 2026
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the information regarding the confidential memo dated April 20, 2026 provided from legal, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the by-laws noted above, be passed with the exception of 2026-050.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
1. That the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (24T- 25002.1323) submitted by Argo Lions Valley, prepared by R-PE Surveying Ltd., dated March 3, 2026, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix ‘H’; 2. That By-law 2026-046, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed; 3. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary; and, 4. That notice of Council’s decision reflects that the comments from the public have been appropriately addressed. Planning and Development Council Minutes April 20, 2026
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That Item 8.3 relating to File No.: Z.1316.12, submitted by Shoppers Realty Inc., at 3000 Sixth Line and 21 Dundas Street West, be
Moved by Councillor Nanda, seconded by Councillor Xie
Referred
CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed meeting session as these matters may be considered in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act because they deal with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose related to the confidential memo provided to Council from legal on April 20th, 2026
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna