Planning and Development Council

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, December 8, 2026, be approved.

That Item 8.3 - Recommendation Report – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, Dhan Dhan Baba Budha Ji Gurdward Sahib, File No. OPA 1430.34 and Z.1430.34, be

That the staff report titled “Public Meeting Report – Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District Review – January 19, 2026” be received. That comments from the public on the draft Town-initiated revisions to the Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines (Appendix B) and the property inventory sheets (Appendix C) be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: 1. Clarification of gateway status and process to achieve this a. Thinking of future design, work with BIA and potentially tie to Oakville Harbour b. Including public engagement, BIA engagement, and Council process c. More detail on why this has not been completed yet 2. A comparison between the Districts on ratio/percentage of contributing/non-contributing properties AND comparison between Districts to how they are each scoring in terms of meeting goals and objectives a. First point can be done for the recommendation report b. Scoring rubric is to be ideally used in future reviews for all HCDs, developed to be implemented that way, so the second point will be done as each HCD is reviewed 3. Bill 23 Impacts a. Effects of updating the properties with O. Reg 9/06 (2 of 9) – has this impacted any of the property statuses in the District? Answer: no, clarify b. What was the criteria before Bill 23 for Part V designations to be considered contributing? 4. Update data point from Urban Forestry for removals and planting post-2019; what element would raise the score

That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment – Housing Policies (File No.42.24.28) be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Consider additional policy language ensuring housing choices do not undermine the stability of established neighbourhoods and directing growth to identified growth areas. Explain the use of the word “town-wide” in the context of housing policies and consider alternative wording. Demonstrate how a range and mix of housing may be achieved through the proposed policies. Provide commentary and analysis of opportunities for low rise housing forms, including stacked townhouses and ground related housing. Examine options to enhance policy flexibility so planning permissions can respond to changing market conditions. Re‑examine the definitiveness of percentage targets for unit sizes (1‑, 2‑, 3‑bedroom) and consider more flexible, market‑responsive wording. Address matters relating to current housing targets may not reflect actual demand or market trends. Consider stronger policy language to enhance transparency to development processes and possible accountability mechanisms (penalties) for delays. Provide language about all partners involved in the housing system, and identify how non‑profit, co‑op, and private entities can be engaged or encouraged. Provide more detail regarding the online survey public engagement data and summary, including comments based on ward, age, and ho

That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision submitted by South Service Holding Corporation (File No. OPA.1612.19, Z.1612.20, 24T-25007.1612) be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Are the Community Benefits proposed appropriate for the level of intensification? Is the active transportation network consistent with the Town’s plan and is it appropriate? What are the financial implications on the Town of the anticipated infrastructure deliverables to support the development? Is the allocation of non-residential uses appropriate? Does the development address energy efficiency matters? Are sustainable building systems being incorporated? What are the implications on the implementation of the development from a Community Planning Permit System perspective? Are the proposed development specifications and hierarchy of intensification appropriately allocated on site? Does the proposed development appropriately transition to nearby and adjacent uses and built forms? Is the development financially feasible (has a risk analysis been conducted)? What are, if any, the future financial implications on residents and the Town? Do the building placements, from an architectural perspective, appropriately address wind impacts and optimize sun exposure on site? Will the outdoor amenity space be delivered in a timely and phased manner concurrently with the construction of

That Draft Plan of Subdivision application (File No. 24T-24004/1312), submitted by 3275 Trafalgar Limited Partnership, be approved on the basis that the application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, conforms with the Region of Halton Official Plan and the North Oakville East Secondary Plan, has regard for matters of Provincial interest and Section 51(24) of the Planning Act , and represents good planning for the reasons outlined in the report from the Planning & Development Department dated January 6, 2026; That the Director of Planning & Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (24T-24004/1312) submitted by 3275 Trafalgar Limited Partnership, prepared by A.T. McLaren Limited, dated December 1, 2025, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “A”; That the Subdivision Agreement be prepared and finalized to the satisfaction of the CAO and Town Solicitor or delegates, and executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057; and, That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all the written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.

That By-law 2026-002, a by-law to adopt an amendment to the Livable Oakville Plan to address the anticipated future revocation of the Parkway Belt West Plan, be passed; That the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment 74 (Parkway Belt West Designation Project, File No. 42.15.72) be approved. That notice of Council’s decision reflects that Council has fully considered all the written and oral submissions related to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.

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

That Council resolve into a closed meeting session as these matters may be considered in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act because they deal with: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown Agency of any of them with respect to Item 6.1 - Midtown Update.

That the confidential report from the Legal Department, titled “Confidential – Midtown Oakville Update” dated January 15, 2026, be received.

That the by-laws noted above, be passed.

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, December 8, 2026, be approved. Planning and Development Council Minutes January 19, 2026

1. That the staff report titled “Public Meeting Report – Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District Review – January 19, 2026” be received. 2. That comments from the public on the draft Town-initiated revisions to the Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines (Appendix B) and the property inventory sheets (Appendix C) be received. 3. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: 1. Clarification of gateway status and process to achieve this a. Thinking of future design, work with BIA and potentially tie to Oakville Harbour b. Including public engagement, BIA engagement, and Council process c. More detail on why this has not been completed yet 2. A comparison between the Districts on ratio/percentage of contributing/non-contributing properties AND comparison between Districts to how they are each scoring in terms of meeting goals and objectives a. First point can be done for the recommendation report b. Scoring rubric is to be ideally used in future reviews for all HCDs, developed to be implemented that way, so the second point will be done as each HCD is reviewed 3. Bill 23 Impacts a. Effects of updating the properties with O. Reg 9/06 (2 of 9) – has this impacted any of the property statuses in the District? Answer: no, clarify b. What was the criteria before Bill 23 for Part V designations to be considered contributing? 4. Update data point from Urban Forestry for removals and planting post-2019; what element would raise t

1. That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town- initiated Official Plan Amendment – Housing Policies (File No.42.24.28) be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Consider additional policy language ensuring housing choices do not undermine the stability of established neighbourhoods and directing growth to identified growth areas. o Explain the use of the word “town-wide” in the context of housing policies and consider alternative wording. o Demonstrate how a range and mix of housing may be achieved through the proposed policies. o Provide commentary and analysis of opportunities for low rise housing forms, including stacked townhouses and ground related housing. Planning and Development Council Minutes January 19, 2026 o Examine options to enhance policy flexibility so planning permissions can respond to changing market conditions. o Re‑ examine the definitiveness of percentage targets for unit sizes (1‑ , 2‑ , 3‑ bedroom) and consider more flexible, market‑ responsive wording. o Address matters relating to current housing targets may not reflect actual demand or market trends. o Consider stronger policy language to enhance transparency to development processes and possible accountability mechanisms (penalties) for delays. o Provide language about all partners involved in the housing system, and identify how non‑ profit, co‑ op, and private entities can be engaged or encouraged. o Provide more detail regarding the onl

1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Planning and Development Council Minutes January 19, 2026 Subdivision submitted by South Service Holding Corporation (File No. OPA.1612.19, Z.1612.20, 24T-25007.1612) be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Are the Community Benefits proposed appropriate for the level of intensification? o Is the active transportation network consistent with the Town’s plan and is it appropriate? o What are the financial implications on the Town of the anticipated infrastructure deliverables to support the development? o Is the allocation of non-residential uses appropriate? o Does the development address energy efficiency matters? Are sustainable building systems being incorporated? o What are the implications on the implementation of the development from a Community Planning Permit System perspective? o Are the proposed development specifications and hierarchy of intensification appropriately allocated on site? Does the proposed development appropriately transition to nearby and adjacent uses and built forms? o Is the development financially feasible (has a risk analysis been conducted)? What are, if any, the future financial implications on residents and the Town? o Do the building placements, from an architectural perspective, appropriately address wind impacts and optimize sun exposure on site? o Will the outdoor amenity spa

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

CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed meeting session as these matters may be considered in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act because they deal with:  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Planning and Development Council Minutes January 19, 2026  Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and  Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown Agency of any of them with respect to Item 6.1 - Midtown Update.