Council

That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated December 16, 2024, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Session of Council dated December 19, 2024, be approved.

That the confidential resolution contained in the confidential correspondence to the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated December 19, 2024 from Scott Mudie, EVP Chief Energy Transformation Officer, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolution for on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the 90% majority shareholder.

That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) to the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated December 19, 2024 from Sean McCaughan, EVP, Chief Operating & Strategy Officer, attached as Confidential Appendix A, be approved. 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.

That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole.

That Council the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a capital project entitled Oakville Harbour Dredging – July 2024 Storm Impacts with a budget of $1,500,000 funded from the Storm Event Reserve.

That By-law 2025-003 be passed authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet current expenditures should the needs arise in 2025, until taxes are collected and other revenues are received.

That By-law 2025-004 be passed, authorizing the raising of $5,694,800 for various capital projects through the issuance and sale of debentures.

That By-law 2025-002 - A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 1, Plan 20R-20707, except Part 1, Plan 20R-22428 – Charles Cornwall Avenue, Part 3, Plan 20R-20707 – Merton Road) be passed.

That an Investment Plan to use $9,000,000 in funds for the Royal Windsor Drive Bridge Rehabilitation and up to $7,908,182 in funds for the Khalsa Gate Urbanization & Streetscape project, be approved to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the 2025 Building Faster Fund program year. That staff be delegated the authority to submit any necessary revisions to the 2025 Investment Plan utilizing the projects listed in Table 3 of this report. That the refinancing of capital projects that are approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the use of Building Faster Fund program funding be approved.

That Council approve the updated Agendas, Meetings, Resolutions, and Decisions Policy, and the updates to the following related procedures: Responding to Resolutions Procedure; Submission and Distribution of Agenda Items for Council Meetings Procedure; Public Meeting Protocol Procedure; and Committee of Adjustment Appeals Procedure. That Council approve the following existing policies: Administration of Recreation and Culture Programs and Services Policy; and Securities Policy That Council approve the revised Fee Assistance Recreation Connection Program subsidy amount, as listed in the report from the Clerk’s department, dated January 14, 2025, effective immediately.

That the Temporary Street Occupancy Permit for 85 Bronte Road and Funding Request be

That the report from the Legal department, dated January 21, 2025 be received.

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

That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to Item 9.2 - Election Sign By-law Review - Legal Considerations.

That the report Election Sign by-law 2025-016 be

That Staff perform additional consultation with the public in the form of a survey with questions that include restricting signs to private property. That staff engage with Ontario Municipalities who have restricted election signs to private property and discuss their experience with election sign restrictions and the public’s feedback. That staff continue to monitor for legal cases that involve the restricting of the placement of election signs. That staff explore and report back on a solution to provide equal public space for election sign placement across all wards, so that the public realm argument is still given some regard. That staff develop a plan to inform the public and Councillors of the survey, in order to provide organizations an opportunity to encourage participation in the survey. That staff explore the feasibility and enforceability of imposing infractions in order to improve the Town’s ability to deter vandalizing, destroying and defacing election signs. That staff explore the dispensation that can be given for those with boundary fences. A report that clearly outlines the feasibility and challenges associated with election sign by-law enforcement. That staff provide a measurable breakdown of usable public space in each ward for election signage. That staff report back on how they can educate candidates regarding the proper placement of elections in order to reduce signs from blocking each other. That staff revisit the 20 meter rule on public right of way, wh

That the 40km/h Neighbourhood Speed Limit pilot in the Heritage Way Neighbourhood be concluded and the speed limits within the neighbourhood be maintained as currently posted.

That staff proceed with a plan to implement a Vacant Home Tax within the municipality and that staff report back in Q3 2025 with more details on a proposed Vacant Home Tax program. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of this report’s resolution to Halton Region, City of Burlington, Town of Milton and Town of Halton Hills.

That the Notice of Completion for the Fourteen Mile Creek and McCraney Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study be published, commencing a 30-day public review period from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025.

That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated December 12, 2024 be received.

That this Committee rise and report.

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 by-laws noted above be passed with the exception of 2025-016, 2025-017 and 2025-018.

That By-law 2025-002 - A by-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 1, Plan 20R-20707, except Part 1, Plan 20R-22428 – Charles Cornwall Avenue, Part 3, Plan 20R-20707 – Merton Road) be passed. Council Minutes - January 27, 2025

1. That Council approve the updated Agendas, Meetings, Resolutions, and Decisions Policy, and the updates to the following related procedures: a. Responding to Resolutions Procedure; b. Submission and Distribution of Agenda Items for Council Meetings Procedure; c. Public Meeting Protocol Procedure; and d. Committee of Adjustment Appeals Procedure. 2. That Council approve the following existing policies: a. Administration of Recreation and Culture Programs and Services Policy; and b. Securities Policy Council Minutes - January 27, 2025 3. That Council approve the revised Fee Assistance Recreation Connection Program subsidy amount, as listed in the report from the Clerk’s department, dated January 14, 2025, effective immediately.

CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to Item 9.2 - Election Sign By-law Review - Legal Considerations.

Council Minutes - January 27, 2025 1. That Staff perform additional consultation with the public in the form of a survey with questions that include restricting signs to private property. 2. That staff engage with Ontario Municipalities who have restricted election signs to private property and discuss their experience with election sign restrictions and the public’s feedback. 3. That staff continue to monitor for legal cases that involve the restricting of the placement of election signs. 4. That staff explore and report back on a solution to provide equal public space for election sign placement across all wards, so that the public realm argument is still given some regard. 5. That staff develop a plan to inform the public and Councillors of the survey, in order to provide organizations an opportunity to encourage participation in the survey. 6. That staff explore the feasibility and enforceability of imposing infractions in order to improve the Town’s ability to deter vandalizing, destroying and defacing election signs. 7. That staff explore the dispensation that can be given for those with boundary fences. 8. A report that clearly outlines the feasibility and challenges associated with election sign by-law enforcement. 9. That staff provide a measurable breakdown of usable public space in each ward for election signage. 10. That staff report back on how they can educate candidates regarding the proper placement of elections in order to reduce signs from blocking each othe

1. That staff proceed with a plan to implement a Vacant Home Tax within the municipality and that staff report back in Q3 2025 with more details on a proposed Vacant Home Tax program. Council Minutes - January 27, 2025 2. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of this report’s resolution to Halton Region, City of Burlington, Town of Milton and Town of Halton Hills.

BEYOND THE HOUR That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.

In accordance with Section 8.3 of the Procedure By-law, the Rules of Procedure be waived, which requires a minimum of 48 hours public notice for agenda items prior to the meeting to allow Item 11.3 – confidential OLT Hearing re-Dunpar 1042 et al Sixth Line.

WHEREAS, Oakville public feedback consistently supports growth while expressing concerns over excessive density and insufficient parkland; WHEREAS, Town Council and Town Planning Staff have conducted extensive expert professional studies and engaged the public at every stage in accordance with the principles of good planning to establish the January 17, 2025, Town Planning Staff draft Midtown Official Plan Amendment (OPA) whose bold policies when adopted by Council and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing will guide Midtown's growth; WHEREAS, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Premier have stated the importance of local officials in planning land use and development; WHEREAS, the provincially led Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) process removed Oakville’s locally elected Council and professional planning staff from the planning process on the Distrikt applications; WHEREAS, the confidentiality requirements in the provincially-led TOC process limited the public’s and Council’s ability to understand and discuss the TOC proposal, fostering public mistrust regarding Council’s views of the TOC plan; WHEREAS, in December, the Premier texted to residents, “The Mayor has endorsed the plan”. On Dec 19 the Mayor reported to Council he has not endorsed the TOC plan or made commitments to the Province or Distrikt; WHEREAS, the TOC proposal’s density is extreme and increases units beyond Distrikt’s initial applications and increased community concer

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, 8.6, Confidential Consent Items 9.1, 9.2, Discussions Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, Confidential Discussion Items 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and Advisory Committee Minutes 12.1, as noted by the Clerk. Council Minutes - January 27, 2025

That staff be requested to prepare a report that provides a brief background on the implementation of gender neutral changerooms at town facilities; which includes: a high-level summary of public feedback received to date; adjustments and improvements with managing these facilities since their inception; and operational recommendations moving forward.