The Oakville Record

Council

March 30, 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 (24 motions)

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

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, February 23, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, March 12, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the request from Halton Food for Thought to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the annual statement of remuneration and expenses paid to members of Council and appointed members of Committees prepared by the Finance Department, in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the updated Council Remuneration, Resources and Expenses Policy (Appendix A) be approved. That the updated Council Remuneration, Allowances, Benefits, Expenses, Conferences and Seminars Procedure (Appendix B) be approved. That the updated Pregnancy and Parental Leave of Members of Council Procedure (Appendix C) be approved. That the following Council Remuneration adjustments, effective January 1, 2027, be approved: That the Mayor’s stipend be increased by $1,386 effective January 1, 2027. That the Councillors’ stipend remains unchanged. That the Mayor’s monthly taxable car allowance be adjusted to $1,275. That the one-time payment of $1,200 for furniture and office set-up for Members of Council remains unchanged. That the monthly communication services allowance remain at $275 for Councillors and for the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That By-law 2026-036, a by-law to amend Harbours By-law 2012-007, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. That By-law 2026-037, a by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalty By-law 2015-071, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. That By-law 2026-038, a by-law to amend Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law 2024-187, as amended, attached as Appendix C to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. That By-law 2026-039, a by-law to amend Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders By-law 2021-038, as amended, attached as Appendix D to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. That the rates and fees schedule for the Parking Enforcement Program be updated as set out in Appendix E to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Section 14.1(3) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit consideration of the Notice of Motion regarding Item 11.3 - Relocation of the Canada Day Celebration from the February 23, 2026 Council Meeting, upon its introduction this evening
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That Council reconsider the following vote from its February 23, 2026, Council Meeting: Main Motion, as amended That Council not approve the relocation of the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration to Coronation Park in 2026. That staff report back to Council on options for alternative locations or arrangements for Canada Day this year And that the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration for 2026 not be held in Bronte waterfront park. That staff report back in March of 2026 and that HRPS be asked to attend and That staff report on drone show options for future Canada Day events for 2027 and beyond, for locations including Bronte with good transportation and amenities for further consideration by Council.
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That Council not approve the relocation of the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration to Coronation Park in 2026.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That staff report back to Council on options for alternative locations or arrangements for Canada Day this year.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That staff report back in March of 2026 and that HRPS be asked to attend.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That staff report on drone show options for future Canada Day events for 2027 and beyond, for locations including Bronte with good transportation and amenities for further consideration by Council.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the implementation of Option 1: Design A in consultation with the Oakville Legions location and other stakeholders for the recognition of veterans in Oakville for November 2026 be approved. To support the Veterans Commemorative Banner Program in the amount of $9,000, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, be approved. In consultation with the Oakville Historical Society, the Bronte Historical Society, and the Trafalgar Historical Society, for the recognition of veterans in Oakville, staff broaden the program to include the provision and installation of Design B banners in the Downtown Oakville Heritage District, all Oakville Legion locations, Kerr Street, Bronte, the Uptown Core and each Community Centre during the four-week period leading up to Remembrance Day and around D-Day for 2027. That staff report back with broadened program costs through the 2027 budget process.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That Council endorse the creation, mandate, and composition of the Global Economic, Cultural, and Tourism Engagement Committee.
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That staff be directed to report back on streetlighting concerns within residential streets for the June 2026 Council meeting, including considerations for pedestrian safety. 17. Consideration and Reading of By-Laws 17.1 By-law 2026-036 A by-law to amend Harbours By-law 2012-007, being a by-law to establish rules and regulations for the Town of Oakville harbours (RE: Item 9.4) 17.2 By-law 2026-037 A by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalties By-law 2015-071 (RE: Item 9.4) 17.3 By-law 2026-038 A by-law to amend Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law 2024-187 (RE: Item 9.4) 17.4 By-law 2026-039 A by-law to amend Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders By-law 2021-038 (RE: Item 9.4) 17.5 By-law 2026-045 1. By-law 2026-045.pdf A by-law to amend By-law 1984-001 (The Traffic By-law) 17.6 By-law 2026-056 1. By-law 2026-056.pdf A By-law to dedicate certain land as part of a public highway – (Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 20R-23133 – South Service Road West) 17.7 By-law 2026-057 1. By-law 2026-057.pdf A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council 17.8 By-law 2026-064 1. By-law 2026-064 - Removal of PLC (Block 34, Plan 20M-1275 – Arista Homes).pdf A by-law to declare that certain land is not subject to part lot control (Block 34, Plan 20M-1275 – Arista Homes (Oakpointe) Inc.) Moved by Councillor Longo Seconded by Councillor Xie That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
1. That By-law 2026-036, a by-law to amend Harbours By-law 2012- 007, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. Council Minutes - March 30, 2026 2. That By-law 2026-037, a by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalty By-law 2015-071, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. 3. That By-law 2026-038, a by-law to amend Towing Without the Vehicle Owner’s Consent By-law 2024-187, as amended, attached as Appendix C to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. 4. That By-law 2026-039, a by-law to amend Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders By-law 2021-038, as amended, attached as Appendix D to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. 5. That the rates and fees schedule for the Parking Enforcement Program be updated as set out in Appendix E to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
WAVING OF PROCEDURE That in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Section 14.1(3) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit consideration of the Notice of Motion regarding Item 11.3 - Relocation of the Canada Day Celebration from the February 23, 2026 Council Meeting, upon its introduction this evening
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That Council reconsider the following vote from its February 23, 2026, Council Meeting: Main Motion, as amended 1. That Council not approve the relocation of the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration to Coronation Park in 2026. 2. That staff report back to Council on options for alternative locations or arrangements for Canada Day this year 3. And that the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration for 2026 not be held in Bronte waterfront park. 4. That staff report back in March of 2026 and that HRPS be asked to attend and 5. That staff report on drone show options for future Canada Day events for 2027 and beyond, for locations including Bronte with good transportation and amenities for further consideration by Council.
Moved by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
And that the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration for 2026 not be held in Bronte waterfront park.
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Lost
Council Minutes - March 30, 2026 1. Because Halton Regional Police Service’s operational plan has provided sufficient reassurances to Council regarding the safety of residents, visitors and businesses, and having provided a commitment to work with the Town of Oakville, that Council approve the use of Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park as the location for the Town of Oakville’s 2026 Canada Day celebration; and 2. That, funding in the amount of $75,000 be transferred from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to offset the incremental unbudgeted cost for the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. 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
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
1. That the implementation of Option 1: Design A in consultation with the Oakville Legions location and other stakeholders for the recognition of veterans in Oakville for November 2026 be approved. 2. To support the Veterans Commemorative Banner Program in the amount of $9,000, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, be approved. 3. In consultation with the Oakville Historical Society, the Bronte Historical Society, and the Trafalgar Historical Society, for the recognition of veterans in Oakville, staff broaden the program to include the provision and installation of Design B banners in the Downtown Oakville Heritage District, all Oakville Legion locations, Kerr Street, Bronte, the Uptown Core and each Community Centre during the four-week period leading up to Remembrance Day and around D-Day for 2027. Council Minutes - March 30, 2026 4. That staff report back with broadened program costs through the 2027 budget process. 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
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That Council endorse the creation, mandate, and composition of the Global Economic, Cultural, and Tourism Engagement Committee. For (11): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, and Councillor Xie Against (4): Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Haslett- Theall, and Councillor O'Meara
Moved by Councillor Xie, seconded by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed. Council Minutes - March 30, 2026
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried

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