The Oakville Record

Council

June 22, 2026

Who was there

Present (15): Tom Adams, Rob Burton, Ray Chisholm, Cathy Duddeck, Allan Elgar, Dave Gittings, Marc Grant, Janet Haslett-Theall, Jeff Knoll, Natalia Lishchyna, Peter Longo, Jonathan McNeice, Nav Nanda, Sean O'Meara, Scott Xie

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 (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, May 25, 2026, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Session of Council, May 26, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the minutes of the Community Spirt Awards Committee, May 28, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That this item be received and the following be undertaken: That Council directs the Municipal Development Corporation undertake a process for the Hospital Lands and the former Oakville Trafalgar High School (OTHS) site with the broader development community, with consideration of the following: The preservation and adaptive reuse of the former OTHS, retaining a heritage designation and its rich history within the social and culture of Oakville; The provision of a public gathering space immediately in front of the former OTHS building; The implementation of a safe and appropriate alternative habitat strategy for Chimney Swifts, consistent with applicable environmental requirements, prior to any disturbance of existing roosting habitat; A broader range of housing forms including purpose-built rental within the Official Plan's medium-density designation, recognizing the physical context and existing development within the surrounding area and ensuring appropriate built-form transitions, setbacks, and step-backs to adjacent residential areas. Town staff, in parallel explore potential opportunities to support the development inclusive of adaptive reuse and potential funding sources including public consultation with the results brought back to Council no later than Q1 2027 . Town staff, as stewards of the former OTHS building, ensure that all necessary maintenance is completed in preparation for the upcoming winter season, and that the building and surrounding property are cleane
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the Legal department Confidential Former Oakville Trafalgar High School Redevelopment - Supplemental Report dated June 9, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the Human Resources department’s Confidential Labour Relations Report dated June 12, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the request from The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Ontario Regional Council to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved, as outlined in the report from the Clerk’s department dated June 9, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the request from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved, as outlined in the report from the Clerk’s department dated June 9, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That a licence agreement be established with the Halton District School Board whereby the Town enters into the agreement and assumes responsibility for the maintenance and repair of Sunningdale School tennis courts, to provide the public with safe, well-maintained, and accessible recreational facilities; and; That the Director of Parks and Open Space and Town Solicitor be authorized to execute the licence agreement and any required documentation including any future renewals or minor amendments to the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That Item 9.4 Review of the Effectiveness of the Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law 2024-187 be
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Longo
Deferred
That the information contained in the staff report dated June 9, 2026, entitled March 31 , 202 6 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. That the projects identified for closure this period be approved. That the 2026 capital budget be amended for project 42102604 HVAC Systems to add $400,000, funded from the Building Maintenance reserve fund, to advance the replacement of the cooling tower at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre from 2027 to 2026. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $35,000, funded from the Capital Reserve, for the assessment and design of electrical infrastructure upgrades at the Uptown Core Transit Terminal. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $120,000, funded from the Capital Reserve, to undertake studies for a transit terminal to be located within the Neyagawa Urban Core for planned higher density development.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
THAT the confidential resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) to the Commissioner, Corporate Services dated June 2, 2026, attached as Confidential Appendix “A”, 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 Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That Council approve the Oakville Museum Strategic Plan 2026–2031.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the 2027 Budget Forecast report and accompanying staff presentation be received.
Moved by Councillor Nanda, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That Council endorse or recommend changes to the draft Mayoral Direction to Staff for the preparation of the 2027 annual budget and provide any additional advice. That Council endorse or recommend changes to the draft schedule for preparation of the 2027 Town budget.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed with the exception of 2026-092.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That this item be received and the following be undertaken: 1. That Council directs the Municipal Development Corporation undertake a process for the Hospital Lands and the former Oakville Trafalgar High School (OTHS) site with the broader development community, with consideration of the following: o The preservation and adaptive reuse of the former OTHS, retaining a heritage designation and its rich history within the social and culture of Oakville; o The provision of a public gathering space immediately in front of the former OTHS building; Council Minutes - June 22, 2026 o The implementation of a safe and appropriate alternative habitat strategy for Chimney Swifts, consistent with applicable environmental requirements, prior to any disturbance of existing roosting habitat; o A broader range of housing forms including purpose-built rental within the Official Plan's medium-density designation, recognizing the physical context and existing development within the surrounding area and ensuring appropriate built-form transitions, setbacks, and step-backs to adjacent residential areas. 2. Town staff, in parallel explore potential opportunities to support the development inclusive of adaptive reuse and potential funding sources including public consultation with the results brought back to Council no later than Q1 2027. 3. Town staff, as stewards of the former OTHS building, ensure that all necessary maintenance is completed in preparation for the upcoming winter season, and that
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
Council Minutes - June 22, 2026 That the Legal department Confidential Former Oakville Trafalgar High School Redevelopment - Supplemental Report dated June 9, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
1. That the information contained in the staff report dated June 9, 2026, entitled March 31, 2026 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. 2. That the projects identified for closure this period be approved. 3. That the 2026 capital budget be amended for project 42102604 HVAC Systems to add $400,000, funded from the Building Maintenance reserve fund, to advance the replacement of the cooling tower at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre from 2027 to 2026. 4. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $35,000, funded from the Capital Reserve, for the assessment and design of electrical infrastructure upgrades at the Uptown Core Transit Terminal. 5. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $120,000, funded from the Capital Reserve, to undertake studies for a transit terminal to be located within the Neyagawa Urban Core for planned higher density development. Council Minutes - June 22, 2026
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
THAT the confidential resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) to the Council Minutes - June 22, 2026 Commissioner, Corporate Services dated June 2, 2026, attached as Confidential Appendix “A”, 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 Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried

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