Council

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, March 30, 2026, be approved.

That By-law 2026-053, a by-law to authorize a property tax rebate to eligible senior property owners in the 2026 taxation year, attached as Appendix A, be passed.

That the Tax Levy by-law 2026-052, a by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2026, as attached to the report from the Finance Department, be passed.

That By-Law 2026-026, a by-law to amend By-Law 1981-066 (The Fire Route By-Law) be passed.

That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds, projects identified for closure, and transactions contained in the report dated April 14, 2026, from the Finance department be approved. That the $3.72 million surplus, less any required adjustments, be transferred to the Capital Reserve. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $150,000, funded from the Theatre capital reserve, for state-of-good-repair works at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $271,000, funded from the Capital Reserve, for the replacement of the audio system at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $530,000, funded by the Capital Reserve, for design of the Rebecca Street Bridge Replacement over Fourteen Mile Creek to commence in 2026. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $175,000 for state-of-good-repair works including the tennis and pickleball courts at Fowley Park, funded from anticipated savings in project 52242629 William Rose Park Renewal with Capital Reserve funding. That the Enforcement Support Associate position supporting the conclusion of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program be further extended from July 31, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and the $46,400 impact be funded by the Tax Stabilization Reserve.

That the 2026 priority intergovernmental requests identified in Appendix A of the report dated April 14, 2026, from the Corporate Strategy and Government Relations Department be approved.

That By-law 2026-051, a by-law to amend Discharge of Fireworks By-law 2009-056, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated April 14, 2026, be passed. That the administrative penalties listed in Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated April 14, 2026, be approved, and included in the Rates and Fees schedule. That this report be shared with the Halton Regional Police Service and the Board.

That the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey report from the Strategy, Policy and Communications department be received.

That Council receive the Facility and Indoor Asset Naming Procedure, as outlined in Appendix A. That Council direct staff to amend the Facility and Indoor Asset Naming Procedure to permit commemorative naming of indoor assets in accordance with Option 3 as outlined in the report, including a ten-year term, no posthumous naming requirement, a required 30-day public review period, and final approval by Council.

That in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Section 14.1(2) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit consideration of the Notice of Motion regarding the Call for the Continued Election of the Regional Chair upon its introduction this evening.

WHEREAS the Halton Regional Chair has been directly elected by residents of Halton Region since 2000 ; AND WHEREAS the election of the Regional Chair has provided an important element of democratic accountability in Halton and a public mandate for the position; AND WHEREAS on April 2, 2026, the Provincial Government introduced Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 , which would allow the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to appoint Regional Chairs in Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo, York, and the Warden in the County of Simcoe; AND WHEREAS in connection with the introduction of Bill 100 the Provincial Government indicated it intends to provide such appointed Chairs with “Strong Chair” powers akin to the existing “Strong Mayor Powers” provided for in the Municipal Act, 2001 following the 2026 municipal election ; AND WHEREAS providing “Strong Chair” powers to Provincial appointees shifts regional decision-making to individuals not chosen by local voters and weakens democratic accountability; AND WHEREAS under the direction of the Provincial Government, the Halton community moved to elections for the position of Regional Chair, which is a democratic process that has been in place for 26 years; AND WHEREAS Halton Region has continued to be an effective, efficient and well-managed upper-tier municipal government which has consistently maintained a AAA/Aaa credit rating, supported significant growth as one of the fastest growing communities in

That staff be directed to report back to Council on the potential for adverse possession claims as it relates to Munn’s Creek encroachment concerns, with consideration to the Supreme Court of Canada decision (Kosicki v. City of Toronto, 2025) and the staff report from July 2025.

That the Confidential memo from the Legal Department ‘Application for Judicial Review – Midtown TOC Ministers Zoning Orders’ dated April 23, 2026, be received.

That staff be instructed not to proceed with an application for judicial review given the scope of the review would be limited to procedural and jurisdictional issues and does not provide an opportunity to challenge the merits of a decision.

That Council urgently requests the Federal Transport Minister and Transport Canada take the necessary actions to controlling building heights, structures, and other land uses that could affect navigable airspace or the safe operation of aircraft in areas potentially impacted within Oakville

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

1. That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds, projects identified for closure, and transactions contained in the report dated April 14, 2026, from the Finance department be approved. 2. That the $3.72 million surplus, less any required adjustments, be transferred to the Capital Reserve. 3. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $150,000, funded from the Theatre capital reserve, for state-of-good-repair works at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. 4. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $271,000, funded from the Capital Reserve, for the replacement of the audio system at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. 5. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $530,000, funded by the Capital Reserve, for design of the Rebecca Street Bridge Replacement over Fourteen Mile Creek to commence in 2026. 6. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $175,000 for state-of-good-repair works including the tennis and pickleball courts at Fowley Park, funded from anticipated savings in project 52242629 William Rose Park Renewal with Capital Reserve funding. Council Minutes - April 27, 2026 7. That the Enforcement Support Associate position supporting the conclusion of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program be further extended from July 31, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and the $46,400 impact be funded by the Tax Stabilizatio

WAIVING OF PROCEDURE That in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Section 14.1(2) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit consideration of the Notice of Motion regarding the Call for the Continued Election of the Regional Chair upon its introduction this evening.

WHEREAS the Halton Regional Chair has been directly elected by residents of Halton Region since 2000; AND WHEREAS the election of the Regional Chair has provided an important element of democratic accountability in Halton and a public mandate for the position; AND WHEREAS on April 2, 2026, the Provincial Government introduced Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which would allow the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to appoint Regional Chairs in Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo, York, and the Warden in the County of Simcoe; AND WHEREAS in connection with the introduction of Bill 100 the Provincial Government indicated it intends to provide such appointed Chairs with “Strong Chair” powers akin to the existing “Strong Mayor Powers” provided for in the Municipal Act, 2001 following the 2026 municipal election; AND WHEREAS providing “Strong Chair” powers to Provincial appointees shifts regional decision-making to individuals not chosen by local voters and weakens democratic accountability; AND WHEREAS under the direction of the Provincial Government, the Halton community moved to elections for the position of Regional Chair, which is a democratic process that has been in place for 26 years; Council Minutes - April 27, 2026 AND WHEREAS Halton Region has continued to be an effective, efficient and well-managed upper-tier municipal government which has consistently maintained a AAA/Aaa credit rating, supported significant growth as one of the

CLOSED SESSION This matter may be considered in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act because it deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that Council Minutes - April 27, 2026 purpose related to Item 12.1 - Supplemental Confidential Memo regarding Application for Judicial Review - Midtown TOC Minister's Zoning Orders.

That staff be instructed not to proceed with an application for judicial review given the scope of the review would be limited to procedural and jurisdictional issues and does not provide an opportunity to challenge the merits of a decision. For (9): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor Nanda, and Councillor Xie Against (6): Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor McNeice, and Councillor O'Meara

That Council urgently requests the Federal Transport Minister and Transport Canada take the necessary actions to controlling building heights, structures, and other land uses that could affect navigable Council Minutes - April 27, 2026 airspace or the safe operation of aircraft in areas potentially impacted within Oakville 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 the by-laws noted above be passed. Council Minutes - April 27, 2026