Council

That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated February 18, 2025, be approved. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated February 24, 2025, be approved. That the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session of Council dated February 24, 2025, be approved. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council March 3, 2025, be approved.

That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole.

That the updated Public Notice and Engagement Policy be approved. That the updated Public Notice and Engagement Procedure be received.

That By-law 2025-008, a by-law to amend Sign By-law 2018-153, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 11, 2025 be passed. That By-law 2025-009, a by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalties By-law 2015-071, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 11, 2025 be passed. That the fees labeled as “Park Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Charging” and “Stop Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Charging” in the Rates and Fees Schedule be changed to “Park Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Being Attached to Charging Equipment” and “Stop Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Being Attached to Charging Equipment” effective immediately, and such change be included in the Rates and Fees Schedule.

That the annual statement of remuneration and expenses paid to members of Council and appointed members of the Committee of Adjustment prepared by the Finance Department, in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be received.

That the report dated March 11, 2025, from Municipal Enforcement Services, be received.

That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.

That the report from Roads and Works Operations entitled Flooding Preparedness, dated March 11, 2025, be received for information.

That By-law 2025-066 (Appendix B), amend Procurement By-law 2017-095, A by-law to Adopt and Maintain a Procurement Policy for the Town of Oakville; to increase the thresholds in accordance with the limits from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, to allow a local preference for certain procurements below the applicable thresholds and to increase the ability for the Town to join other buying groups, be approved.

That the Confidential Canada - US Trade Item be received for information.

That this Committee rise and report.

That Under Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Council waive the Notice Provision in Section 8 (2) and (3) which requires minimum of 48 hours public notice for agenda items.

That the Council meeting originally planned for April 28, 2025, be rescheduled to May 1, 2025, ensuring that adequate notice is provided to all Council Members, staff, and the public as required by Council procedures. That the Acting Town Clerk update all relevant schedules and communicate the new meeting date through appropriate channels.

That Staff investigate, report back and prepare a draft Indoor Asset Naming Policy for Council’s consideration, including exploring the approaches of others, such as municipalities and school boards.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

Council Minutes - March 24, 2024 1. That By-law 2025-008, a by-law to amend Sign By-law 2018-153, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 11, 2025 be passed. 2. That By-law 2025-009, a by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalties By-law 2015-071, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 11, 2025 be passed. 3. That the fees labeled as “Park Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Charging” and “Stop Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Charging” in the Rates and Fees Schedule be changed to “Park Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Being Attached to Charging Equipment” and “Stop Vehicle in EV Charging Station without Being Attached to Charging Equipment” effective immediately, and such change be included in the Rates and Fees Schedule.

1. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council dated February 18, 2025, be approved. 2. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated February 24, 2025, be approved. 3. That the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session of Council dated February 24, 2025, be approved. Council Minutes - March 24, 2024 4. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council March 3, 2025, be approved.

The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the Whole has met and made recommendations on Consent Items 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, Discussion Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and Confidential Discussion Item 11.1, as noted by the Clerk.

That Staff investigate, report back and prepare a draft Indoor Asset Naming Policy for Council’s consideration, including exploring the approaches of others, such as municipalities and school boards. Council Minutes - March 24, 2024