Council

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated, December 15, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Council dated, December 15, 2025, be approved

That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.

That the Corporate Policy Update, be

That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated December 11, 2025, be approved.

That Council endorse the recommendations from the East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study. That the Notice of Completion under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process be issued to initiate the 30-day review period for the East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study.

That the updated Reserve/Reserve Fund Procedure in Appendix A be approved. That the reclassification of reserves and reserve funds as shown in Table 1 be approved. That a new discretionary reserve fund entitled “WSIB Liability reserve fund” be established with an initial balance of $13,792,000 transferred from the Post Employment Liability reserve fund. That a new capital reserve entitled “Parking Growth reserve” be established. That a new obligatory reserve fund entitled “HEWSF reserve fund” be established. That the Insurance reserve and Planning Enterprise reserve be consolidated with the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve. That the reallocation of funds between reserves and reserve funds as shown in Table 2 be approved.

That By-law 2026-006 be passed authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet current expenditures should the need arise in 2026, until taxes are collected and other revenues are received.

That Council receive for information the Lobbyist and Gift Registry Framework, as outlined in Appendix A of the Clerk’s department report dated January 13, 2026. That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2027 with proposed internal policy enhancements aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in municipal decision-making processes. That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2026 with a proposed Lobbyist Registry By-law to formally establish a Lobbyist and Gift Registry, with the by-law to come into full effect in Q3 2027. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $171,300, funded from the capital reserve, to cover the costs to implement a Lobbyist Registry. Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall Seconded by Councillor Gittings That staff provide an option that includes an accountability for Councillors to report their meetings with lobbyists as defined within the policy.

That this item be deferred to the next cycle of Council.

That Council receive for information the Lobbyist and Gift Registry Framework, as outlined in Appendix A of the Clerk’s department report dated January 13, 2026.

That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2027 with proposed internal policy enhancements aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in municipal decision-making processes.

That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2026 with a proposed Lobbyist Registry By-law to formally establish a Lobbyist and Gift Registry, with the by-law to come into full effect in Q3 2027.

That By-law 2026-012, a by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses in the Town of Oakville and to repeal By-law 2015-075, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated January 13, 2026, be passed. That By-law 2026-013, a by-law to amend Municipal Powers and Duties By-law 2023-021, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated January 13, 2026, be passed.

That the report, prepared by the Planning and Development Department dated January 20, 2026, be received and endorsed. Mayor Burton will ensure copies of both the ERO and the staff response are provided directly to Minister Crawford, Minister McCarthy and Minister Flack no later than January 27, 2026.

That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary by-law, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to place the following question on the ballot for the 2026 Oakville Municipal Elections to be held on October 26, 2026: “Are you in favour of the Town of Oakville establishing a Lobbyist Registry to record lobbying activities to enhance transparency in municipal decision‑making?” ☐ Yes ☐ No 15. Regional Reports and Question Period Regarding Town Boards and Advisory Committees 16. Requests for Reports 16.1 On-Street Parking Feasibility Review for Bond Street Moved by Councillor Chisholm Seconded by Councillor Duddeck That staff be directed to undertake a feasibility review of on‑street parking opportunities along Bond Street to support additional parking for the Kerr St. Village area, including an assessment of any required physical improvements, geometry changes, and potential parking payment mechanisms, and report back to Council with findings and recommendations.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

1. That the updated Reserve/Reserve Fund Procedure in Appendix A be approved. Council Minutes - January 26, 2026 2. That the reclassification of reserves and reserve funds as shown in Table 1 be approved. 3. That a new discretionary reserve fund entitled “WSIB Liability reserve fund” be established with an initial balance of $13,792,000 transferred from the Post Employment Liability reserve fund. 4. That a new capital reserve entitled “Parking Growth reserve” be established. 5. That a new obligatory reserve fund entitled “HEWSF reserve fund” be established. 6. That the Insurance reserve and Planning Enterprise reserve be consolidated with the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve. 7. That the reallocation of funds between reserves and reserve funds as shown in Table 2 be approved.

That staff provide an option that includes an accountability for Councillors to report their meetings with lobbyists as defined within the policy. For (10): Mayor Burton, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, and Councillor Nanda Against (5): Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie

That Council receive for information the Lobbyist and Gift Registry Framework, as outlined in Appendix A of the Clerk’s department report dated January 13, 2026. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie

That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2027 with proposed internal policy enhancements aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in municipal decision-making processes. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie

That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2026 with a proposed Lobbyist Registry By-law to formally establish a Lobbyist and Gift Registry, with the by-law to come into full effect in Q3 2027. For (6): Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Longo, and Councillor McNeice Against (9): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie

1. That By-law 2026-012, a by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses in the Town of Oakville and to repeal By-law 2015-075, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated January 13, 2026, be passed. 2. That By-law 2026-013, a by-law to amend Municipal Powers and Duties By-law 2023-021, as amended, attached as Appendix B to Council Minutes - January 26, 2026 the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated January 13, 2026, be passed.

That staff be directed to undertake a feasibility review of on‑ street parking opportunities along Bond Street to support additional parking for the Kerr St. Village area, including an assessment of any required physical improvements, geometry changes, and potential parking payment mechanisms, and report back to Council with findings and recommendations. Council Minutes - January 26, 2026