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 (14 motions)
11 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated August 11, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated September 11, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the updated Professional Development and Educational Assistance Policy be approved. That the updated Occupational Health Safety and Workplace Violence Policy be approved. That the updated Employee Code of Conduct be approved. That the updated Respectful Conduct Policy be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the information contained in the staff report dated September 16, 2025, entitled June 30 , 2025 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. That $5.00 million in surplus investment income be transferred to the Capital Reserve. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $125,000 funded by the Storm Event reserve for the design of a replacement structure for the Navy Flats docks. That, contingent on grant approval through the provincial Trade-Impacted Communities Program, the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $355,000 funded by provincial grants for the Auto Mayors Action Plan. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to refinance project 53311006 Sixth Line Road Widening and Urbanization to add $3,298,687 in provincial grant funding from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund, with funding returned to Capital Reserve ($673,209) and Roads development charge reserve funds ($2,625,478). That the 2025 capital budget be amended to refinance project 53512403 Bronte Parking Lot Redevelopment – Jones Street and return $190,300 in funding to the Parking reserve fund and add $188,800 from Parking development charge reserve funds and $1,500 in Parking development charge exemption reserves.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the 48 Bronte Road confidential report from the Legal Department, dated September 16, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
WHEREAS the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was enacted with the goal of creating a barrier-free Ontario for all people with disabilities by January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS multiple legislative reviews and community feedback have identified challenges and inconsistencies in the enforcement, planning, and reporting mechanisms related to AODA implementation; and WHEREAS the Town of Oakville remains committed to fostering community belonging and removing barriers to participation through local implementation of AODA standards and continued advocacy to the Province of Ontario; and WHEREAS the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) has reviewed the staff report entitled Update on Ontario’s Progress Toward an Accessible Province by 2025, dated June 3, 2025, and recommends that Council demonstrate continued support for the ongoing advocacy efforts; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be called upon to support the goal of the AODA and champion its full implementation by: Developing and releasing a comprehensive provincial action plan with clear and achievable timelines; Establishing measurable accountability frameworks to track progress; and Committing to regular public reporting on the status of accessibility initiatives across Ontario; and AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, Halton Region Accessibility Advisory Committee, Accessibility Advisory Committee’s of the Halton area m
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
1. That the information contained in the staff report dated September 16, 2025, entitled June 30, 2025 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. 2. That $5.00 million in surplus investment income be transferred to the Capital Reserve. Council Minutes September 29, 2025 3. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $125,000 funded by the Storm Event reserve for the design of a replacement structure for the Navy Flats docks. 4. That, contingent on grant approval through the provincial Trade- Impacted Communities Program, the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project in the amount of $355,000 funded by provincial grants for the Auto Mayors Action Plan. 5. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to refinance project 53311006 Sixth Line Road Widening and Urbanization to add $3,298,687 in provincial grant funding from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund, with funding returned to Capital Reserve ($673,209) and Roads development charge reserve funds ($2,625,478). 6. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to refinance project 53512403 Bronte Parking Lot Redevelopment – Jones Street and return $190,300 in funding to the Parking reserve fund and add $188,800 from Parking development charge reserve funds and $1,500 in Parking development charge exemption reserves.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
1. That the Oakville Special Events Plan (Appendix A) dated August 22, 2025 and Community Events Grant Program Terms of Reference (Appendix B) be approved; and 2. That the implementation of the Special Events Plan be
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Referred
BEYOND THE HOUR That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
Council refers report 11.2 Stormwater fee to staff for a report by December 1, 2025, on an education/communication plan and address the concerns and suggestions of the delegates comments with respect to report 11.2 Stormwater fee. For (4): Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, and Councillor Nanda Council Minutes September 29, 2025 Against (11): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Lost
1. That the recommended stormwater funding structure and implementation plan outlined in this report be approved, with timing for implementation of the fee to be considered through the 2027 budget process. 2. That a new discretionary reserve fund, entitled “Stormwater Management Reserve Fund” be established. 3. That by-law 2025-152, a By-law to Impose Stormwater Management Fees and Charges be passed. 4. That the Stormwater Fee Policy as attached to this report be passed For (7): Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie Against (8): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, and Councillor Longo
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Lost
1. That the recommended stormwater funding structure and implementation plan outlined in this report be approved, with timing Council Minutes September 29, 2025 for implementation of the fee to be considered through the 2026 budget process. 2. That a new discretionary reserve fund, entitled “Stormwater Management Reserve Fund” be established. 3. That by-law 2025-152, a By-law to Impose Stormwater Management Fees and Charges be passed. 4. That the Stormwater Fee Policy as attached to this report be passed. 5. That staff prepare a communication and education plan to accompany the implementation of Stormwater fee. For (10): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, and Councillor McNeice Against (5): Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Longo