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 (18 motions)
17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated June 23, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated June 16, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated June 12, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the contract between the Corporation of the Town of Oakville and the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, attached as Appendix A, be executed in accordance with By-law 2013-057.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That By-Law 2025-077, a by-law to amend By-Law 1981-066 (The Fire Route By-Law) be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That By-law 2025-113, a by-law to amend By-law 1965-10, being a by-law to provide for the use of parking meters and parking payment machines attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated June 24, 2025, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the regulations for sports activities and equipment in the Municipal Right of Way identified in this report be passed.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the final report prepared by CIMA+ on the comprehensive review and update of the Traffic By-law 1984-1 be received. That the content of Traffic By-law 1984-001 be deleted and amending by-laws be repealed and replaced with amending By-law 2025-075, attached as Appendix E.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal department confidential report Re: MUNICIPAL ACCESS AGREEMENT - telMAX dated June 24, 2025 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
Whereas Section 223.9 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes municipalities to establish and maintain a registry to record returns filed by individuals who lobby public office holders; Whereas Section 223.11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the appointment of a Registrar to manage such a registry independently; Whereas municipalities including Toronto, Ottawa, Guelph, Burlington, Collingwood, Brampton, and Hamilton have implemented lobbyist registries and disclosure frameworks to enhance transparency and public accountability; Whereas Lobbyist and Gift Registries help document interactions between individuals or organizations seeking to influence municipal decision-making and Members of Council or senior staff, thereby promoting transparency; Whereas residents have a right to be informed of such interactions and to know who is attempting to influence local decisions; Whereas transparent and responsible advocacy by stakeholders is a valuable and appropriate part of the democratic process; Whereas public disclosure of lobbying activities and standards of conduct for lobbyists support the integrity of municipal decision-making; And whereas transparency, accountability, and public trust are fundamental principles of good governance in the Town of Oakville; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Oakville requests staff to develop and report back within 180 days with a draft policy framework that includes: Mandatory Disclosure Requirements For all Members of
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as this matter deals with proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and for advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; with respect to Item 11.2 - Munn's Creek - Encroachments.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That staff pursue sales of all or a portion of the encroached lands along Munn’s Creek with the encroaching owners from 1528-1510 Elm Road at fair market value and return to Council with a public report that sets out the reason why these lands may be considered surplus to the needs of the Town in compliance with bylaw 2010-104.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Grant
Lost
That Council approve removal of all encroachments from Town land along Munn’s Creek from 1528-1510 Elm Road (inclusive) and a Town fence be installed along the rear of these lots. That staff enter into discussions with the homeowner at 1508 Elm Road to review opportunities to mitigate the encroachment behind this property which if removed will negatively impact the safety and functionality of the property. That staff return to Council with an update report on the resolution of the encroachment at 1508 Elm Road by the 4th quarter 2025.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That staff be directed to report back to Council with an update by the end of 4th quarter of 2025.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated June 16, 2025, be approved. Council Minutes - July 7, 2025
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed meeting session in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as this matter deals with proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and for advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, Council Minutes - July 7, 2025 including communications necessary for that purpose; with respect to Item 11.2 - Munn's Creek - Encroachments.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
1. That Council approve removal of all encroachments from Town land along Munn’s Creek from 1528-1510 Elm Road (inclusive) and a Town fence be installed along the rear of these lots. 2. That staff enter into discussions with the homeowner at 1508 Elm Road to review opportunities to mitigate the encroachment behind this property which if removed will negatively impact the safety and functionality of the property. Council Minutes - July 7, 2025 3. That staff return to Council with an update report on the resolution of the encroachment at 1508 Elm Road by the 4th quarter 2025.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Chisholm