Council

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development session of Council dated January 20, 2025 be approved. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated January 27, 2025 be approved. That the confidential minutes of the Closed Session of Council dated January 27, 2025 be approved. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development session of Council February 3, 2025 be approved.

That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole.

That the 2025 Business Plan and Budget for Halton Court Services, along with the recommendations detailed in Appendix A, be approved.

That the 2025 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,261,212, as shown in Appendix A, be approved; That the 2025 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $391,775, as shown in Appendix B, be approved; That the 2025 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $459,745, as shown in Appendix C, be approved; That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds, within these budgets. The resolution shall be provided to the Treasurer, or designate of the town, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if it requires Council approval. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law.

That the penalty for “Park on Private Property Without Authorization” under section 2 of By-law 1981-65 be increased to $65. That the penalty for “Park on Private Property Without Authorization” under section 2 of By-law 1981-65 be immediately updated in the 2025 Rates and Fees Schedule to $65. That the amending By-law 2025-042 to the Towing Without The Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law 2024 – 187 attached as Appendix A be passed to better clarify By-law 2024 – 187.

That the report entitled Prioritization of the Short-Term Parks, Recreation and Library Master Plan Actions, dated February 18, 2025, be received.

That the progress report on the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Action Plan be received.

That the confidential recommendation in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer's confidential Corporate Services Commission Human Resources Matter report dated February 18, 2025, be approved as follows: That Andrea Holland be appointed as Acting Clerk and that By-law 2025-058, a by-law to appoint Andrea Holland as Acting Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of Oakville and to repeal By-law 2014-097, be passed.

That this item be withdrawn.

WHEREAS the Town of Oakville values the benefit to Oakville business and jobs from strong economic and trade relationship between Canada and the United States, including the mutual benefits derived from a fair and open exchange of goods and services; WHEREAS Oakville businesses are integral to the economic prosperity and vibrancy of our community, creating jobs and supporting local families; WHEREAS the proposed 25% tariffs on all goods by the United States could disproportionately harm Canadian, Ontario and Oakville businesses, leading to increased costs, reduced competitiveness, and potential job losses; WHEREAS tariffs of this nature undermine the principles of free and fair trade and create uncertainty for local businesses that rely on cross-border trade; WHEREAS collaboration with and advocacy at all levels of government are essential to protecting our local economy and supporting our businesses and jobs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Oakville affirms its strong support for the work of the governments of Ontario and Canada to counter the proposed tariffs on Oakville goods and services by the United States; THAT the Town of Oakville expresses its solidarity with Oakville businesses that would be adversely impacted by these tariffs and commits to supporting them through advocacy; THAT the Town of Oakville formally supports the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario opposition to these tariffs and to protect Canadian businesses, including engaging in

That the report titled "Customer Experience in Building Services and Planning and Development Departments" be received.

That Council resolve into a closed session for the purpose of dealing with security of the property of the municipality or local board; with respect to Item 11.1 - Cybersecurity Update

That the Cybersecurity presentation from the Information Technology Solutions department be received.

That this Committee rise and report. 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, Confidential Consent Item 9.1, Discussion Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, Confidential Discussion Item 11.1 as noted by the Clerk.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

1. That the 2025 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,261,212, as shown in Appendix A, be approved; Council Minutes - February 24, 2025 2. That the 2025 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $391,775, as shown in Appendix B, be approved; 3. That the 2025 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $459,745, as shown in Appendix C, be approved; 4. That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revision or reallocation of funds, within these budgets. The resolution shall be provided to the Treasurer, or designate of the town, who shall determine the significance of the change and advise if it requires Council approval. 5. That the Boards of Management ensure that the procurement of supplies and services, within the approved budgets, meet the requirements of the town’s Purchasing By-law.

Council Minutes - February 24, 2025 That the report entitled Prioritization of the Short-Term Parks, Recreation and Library Master Plan Actions, dated February 18, 2025, be received.

CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed session for the purpose of dealing with security of the property of the municipality or local board; with respect to Item 11.1 - Cybersecurity Update

1. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development session of Council dated January 20, 2025 be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated January 27, 2025 be approved. 3. That the confidential minutes of the Closed Session of Council dated January 27, 2025 be approved. 4. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development session of Council February 3, 2025 be approved. Council Minutes - February 24, 2025