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 (23 motions)
22 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, July 7, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Closed Session of Council, July 7, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the report entitled “Bronte Road One-way Traffic Assessment between Lakeshore Road West and Marine Drive” be received That the section of Bronte Road between Lakeshore Road West and Marine Drive, be maintained as a one-way southbound operation.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor O'Meara
Carried
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 pay stations and mobile parking applications, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 29, 2025, be passed to provide new paid parking locations as identified in Schedule A to come into effect on August 11, 2025; and, That the rates and fees schedule for the Parking Enforcement Program be updated as set out in Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 29, 2025.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) dated July 25, 2025, be approved. And That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the Town as the 90% majority shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That by-law 2025-137, a by-law to provide for the levying of payments in lieu of taxes for the year 2025 on Halton Healthcare Services Corporation (Oakville) and the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, as attached to the report of the Finance Department dated July 29, 2025, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That a Campaign Contribution Rebate Program be implemented for the 2026 Municipal Election. That By-law 2025-050, being a by-law to authorize the payment of rebates to eligible individuals who made contributions to candidates for office on the municipal council for the 2026 Municipal Election (Contribution Rebate By-law), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That By-law 2025-135, a by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalties By-law 2015-071 attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 29, 2025, be passed. That the rates and fees schedule for the Parking Enforcement Program be updated as set out in Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 29, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That By-law 2025-132, a by-law to amend Site Alteration By-law 2023-047 to change responsibilities arising from a corporate reorganization and to make changes for better functionality and enforcement, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That a partial assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1186 be approved. That By-law 2025-133, a By-law to partially assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1186, save and except Millicent Avenue (North of Charing Cross Gate and South of 20M-1214 ‘Emgo Phase 1’), Carnegie Drive (between Millicent Avenue and Sixth Line), Channel/Stormwater Management Pond Blocks 409, 410, 411, and future development Block 415, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1225 be approved. That By-law 2025-134, a By-law to assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1225, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval of the Draft Plan of Condominium (24CDM-24003/1310) submitted by 1005 Dundas Street East Inc. and prepared by KRCMAR Ltd. dated March 15, 2024, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix ‘A’ of the Planning and Development Report dated July 29, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That this item be referred to staff to adjust what was previously approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
That By-law 2025-145, a by-law to amend the Town of Oakville Procedure By-law 2025-064, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the updated Council Staff Relations Policy, attached as Appendix A, be approved. That the Information flow and interactions between Members of Council and Staff Procedure be rescinded.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal Department’s confidential staff report titled “Expropriation Settlement Offer” dated July 29, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
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, parking pay stations and mobile parking applications, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 29, 2025, be passed to provide new paid parking locations as identified in Schedule A to come into effect on August 11, 2025; and, 3. That the rates and fees schedule for the Parking Enforcement Program be updated as set out in Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated July 29, 2025. Council Minutes - August 11, 2025
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
1. That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) dated July 25, 2025, be approved. 2. And That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the Town as the 90% majority shareholder.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
1. That a Campaign Contribution Rebate Program be implemented for the 2026 Municipal Election. Council Minutes - August 11, 2025 2. That By-law 2025-050, being a by-law to authorize the payment of rebates to eligible individuals who made contributions to candidates for office on the municipal council for the 2026 Municipal Election (Contribution Rebate By-law), be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
1. That a partial assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1186 be approved. Council Minutes - August 11, 2025 2. That By-law 2025-133, a By-law to partially assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1186, save and except Millicent Avenue (North of Charing Cross Gate and South of 20M- 1214 ‘Emgo Phase 1’), Carnegie Drive (between Millicent Avenue and Sixth Line), Channel/Stormwater Management Pond Blocks 409, 410, 411, and future development Block 415, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That By-law 2025-145, a by-law to amend the Town of Oakville Procedure By-law 2025-064, be passed. For (9): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie Against (5): Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, and Councillor McNeice Absent (1): Councillor Nanda
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
1. That the updated Council Staff Relations Policy, attached as Appendix A, be approved. 2. That the Information flow and interactions between Members of Council and Staff Procedure be rescinded. Council Minutes - August 11, 2025
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
Background Further to the Council referral of June 23, 2025, regarding the Sale and Discharge of Consumer Fireworks – Community Engagement Summary, staff be directed to report back on the following additional considerations. These measures are intended to address ongoing public safety concerns stemming from repeated youth fireworks incidents in Bronte Village, which continue to pose risks to residents, businesses, first responders, private property, and municipal infrastructure. Council Minutes - August 11, 2025 1. Victoria Day in Bronte Village – Restricted Access Measures That staff work with Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) to explore the feasibility of restricting both vehicle and pedestrian access to Bronte Village on the evening of Victoria Day 2026, limiting entry to local residents only, in order to deter large, unsanctioned youth gatherings involving fireworks misuse. Staff should also: Identify nearby potential spillover locations at risk of displaced activity; Identify proactive operational measures, including: o Early closure of parking lots at Shell Park and Coronation Park; o Other temporary adjustments intended to discourage fireworks- related activity in adjacent areas. 2. Canada Day Celebration in Bronte Village That staff, in partnership with HRPS, conduct a comprehensive risk and safety assessment of the Canada Day celebration in Bronte Village, including public consultation, to determine whether the event can proceed safely in light of ongoing fir
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor O'Meara