Council

That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated June 19, 2023 be approved. That the minutes of the planning and development session of Council dated June 26, 2023 be approved.

That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.

That By-law 2023-092 be passed, authorizing the raising of $49,729,600 for various capital projects through the issuance and sale of debentures.

That the report entitled “Climate Emergency Declaration Progress Report” dated June 27, 2023, be received for information. That staff explore a ban on small powered gas equipment including but not limited to, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers and edgers as a priority project in the update to the community energy strategy and options to reduce the need to use those forms of equipment. That staff report on the operation, success and progress of the Guelph local improvement charge program.

That the Town of Oakville Council Strategic Plan and 2023–2026 Action Plan be approved, with the addition of the following: the Downtown Cultural Hub, the Town Square, Parking for Kerr, Bronte and Downtown, the Streetscapes for Bronte and Kerr and a comprehensive plan for the Bronte Harbours under Infrastructure; and Green Building Standards and tracking approved development proposals that incorporate green and sustainable standards as a measure under Climate Change Adaptation. That staff report back on how green space is measured. Moved by Councillor Adams That Councillor Haslett-Theall’s motion be amended to include the addition of Parkway Lands to the Greenspace Land Acquisition Plan.

That the Town-wide Rainwater Management Strategy Update be

That the Rainwater Management Strategy, under development, and associated fees and studies, ensure that green infrastructure be preferred, and grey infrastructure only where necessary, with a program of public consultation.

That the information contained in the report from the Legal Department entitled Strong Mayor Powers and Duties dated July 4, 2023 and the presentation from the Town Solicitor, be received.

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated June 8, 2023 be approved.

That this committee rise and report.

That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

That Councillor Haslett-Theall’s motion be amended to include the addition of Parkway Lands to the Greenspace Land Acquisition Plan.

That the Rainwater Management Strategy, under development, and associated fees and studies, ensure that green infrastructure be preferred, Council Minutes - July 11, 2023 and grey infrastructure only where necessary, with a program of public consultation.

That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session. Council Minutes - July 11, 2023