Council

That the minutes of the regular session of Planning and Development Council dated October 15, 2024 be approved. That the confidential minutes of the closed session of Planning and Development Council dated October 15, 2024 be approved. That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated October 21, 2024 be approved. That the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council dated October 21, 2024 be approved. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated October 22, 2024 be approved. That the minutes of the regular session of Planning and Development Council dated October 28, 2024 be approved. That the confidential minutes of the closed session of Planning and Development session Council dated October 28, 2024 be approved. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated October 29, 2024 be approved. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated November 5, 2024 be approved.

That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated October 22, 2024 be approved. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated October 24, 2024 be approved. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated November 12, 2024 be approved.

That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole.

That the proposed Municipal Right of Way By-law, By-law 2024-002 attached as Appendix B to the report from the Transportation and Engineering Department dated November 5, 2024, be approved and passed.

That By-law 2024-164, a by-law to amend Property Standards By-law 2023-074, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated November 5, 2024, be passed. That By-law 2024-165, a by-law to amend Public Nuisance By-law 2007-143, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated November 5, 2024, be passed.

That the request from Society of Saint Vincent De Paul – St. Matthew Conference to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved.

That the Audit Planning Report prepared by KPMG for the 2024 fiscal year be received.

That By-law 2024-079, a by-law to prohibit and regulate noise within the Town of Oakville, and to repeal By-law 2008-098, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated November 5, 2024 be passed. That new noise exemption permit fees attached as Appendix D to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated November 5, 2024 be approved, and such fees be included in the Rates and Fees Schedule.

That the restaurant RFP-8-2023 to lease the building at 2 Navy Street for use as a restaurant be cancelled. That consultation related to the relocation of OMSR be addressed through the proposed Bronte Harbour and Waterfront Master plan that is proposed for the 2025 Budget. That upon completion of the Bronte Harbour and Waterfront Master Plan, consultation on potential uses for 2 Navy Street be undertaken to confirm if a waterfront restaurant, at that location, is desirable and if so, what/if any limitations would be deemed essential to consider. That staff provide a report, early in 2025, on potential temporary low to no cost activities that could be supported to create vibrancy along the Downtown Oakville Waterfront.

That this item be referred back to staff to further review procedures to ensure that Council members are informed on local issues in advance of the public when permitted by law.

That the Town Clerk report back to Council in Q2 2025 on a Campaign Contribution Rebate Program for the 2026 Oakville municipal election. That the resolution endorsing the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario’s proposed updates to the Municipal Elections Act , attached as Appendix B to the report from the Clerk’s department dated November 5, 2024, be adopted.

That appointments of Members of Council to the following committees for the term December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 be approved as follows: Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Gittings Appeals Committee and Property Standards Councillor Chisholm Councillor Haslett-Theall Councillor Grant Councillor Xie Councillor Elgar Heritage Oakville Committee Councillor Gittings Councillor McNeice O.M.S.A.R. Formerly Town of Oakville Water Air Rescue Force (TOWARF) Councillor Lishchyna

That the periodic report prepared by the town’s Integrity Commissioner, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Clerk’s department dated November 5, 2024, be received. That the revised draft Code of Conduct attached as appendix B to the report from the Clerk’s department dated November 5, 2024 be approved as amended by adding the following after the first sentence in Section 2, Gifts and Benefits (1): “This includes travel and accommodation provided by third parties unless prior approval by Council is granted” and that the current Integrity Commissioner-Advice/Inquires Procedure be rescinded.

That the report entitled “Midtown Transit Oriented Community Update” dated November 18, 2024 from the Planning & Development Department, be received for information

That in accordance with Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Section 14.1(2) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit consideration of the Notice of Motion regarding Item 16.1- Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding upon its introduction this evening.

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, stormwater management, income affordable/ supportive housing and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment and the significant growing gap between the cost of infrastructure and development charges; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the

That staff be requested to conduct a scan of Parking Regulations/By-laws in other municipalities within the GTHA and report back with recommendations regarding daytime on-street parking restrictions and the current three (3) hour on-street parking limit to accommodate more people working from home, multiple car families, contractors working at residence and multiple car families managing limited driveway space.

That the report from the Legal department titled "Confidential Distrikt Appeals Update (November 18, 2024) be received.

That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by province, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the report from Human Resources department be received.

That the staff report dated November 5, 2024, entitled Confidential staff report - 2 Navy Street Restaurant RFP from the Legal department, be received.

That the report from the Legal department titled "Confidential TOC Update" be received.

That this Committee rise and report.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

1. That By-law 2024-164, a by-law to amend Property Standards By- law 2023-074, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated November 5, 2024, be passed. 2. That By-law 2024-165, a by-law to amend Public Nuisance By-law 2007-143, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated November 5, 2024, be passed. Council Minutes - November 18, 2024

Council Minutes - November 18, 2024 1. That the restaurant RFP-8-2023 to lease the building at 2 Navy Street for use as a restaurant be cancelled. 2. That consultation related to the relocation of OMSR be addressed through the proposed Bronte Harbour and Waterfront Master plan that is proposed for the 2025 Budget. 3. That upon completion of the Bronte Harbour and Waterfront Master Plan, consultation on potential uses for 2 Navy Street be undertaken to confirm if a waterfront restaurant, at that location, is desirable and if so, what/if any limitations would be deemed essential to consider. 4. That staff provide a report, early in 2025, on potential temporary low to no cost activities that could be supported to create vibrancy along the Downtown Oakville Waterfront.

1. That the periodic report prepared by the town’s Integrity Commissioner, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Clerk’s department dated November 5, 2024, be received. 2. That the revised draft Code of Conduct attached as appendix B to the report from the Clerk’s department dated November 5, 2024 be approved as amended by adding the following after the first Council Minutes - November 18, 2024 sentence in Section 2, Gifts and Benefits (1): “This includes travel and accommodation provided by third parties unless prior approval by Council is granted” and that the current Integrity Commissioner- Advice/Inquires Procedure be rescinded.

Council Minutes - November 18, 2024 That the report from the Legal department titled "Confidential Distrikt Appeals Update (November 18, 2024) be received.

CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by province, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Council Minutes - November 18, 2024 That the staff report dated November 5, 2024, entitled Confidential staff report - 2 Navy Street Restaurant RFP from the Legal department, be received.

1. That the minutes of the regular session of Planning and Development Council dated October 15, 2024 be approved. 2. That the confidential minutes of the closed session of Planning and Development Council dated October 15, 2024 be approved. Council Minutes - November 18, 2024 3. That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated October 21, 2024 be approved. 4. That the confidential minutes of the closed session of Council dated October 21, 2024 be approved. 5. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated October 22, 2024 be approved. 6. That the minutes of the regular session of Planning and Development Council dated October 28, 2024 be approved. 7. That the confidential minutes of the closed session of Planning and Development session Council dated October 28, 2024 be approved. 8. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated October 29, 2024 be approved. 9. That the minutes of the special session of Council dated November 5, 2024 be approved.

1. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated October 22, 2024 be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated October 24, 2024 be approved. 3. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated November 12, 2024 be approved. Council Minutes - November 18, 2024

Council Minutes - November 18, 2024 WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, stormwater management, income affordable/ supportive housing and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment and the significant growing gap between the cost of infrastructure and development charges; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; an

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, Confidential Consent Items 9.1, 9.2, Discussion Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, Notice of Motion, and Confidential Discussion Items 11.1, 11.2 as noted by the Clerk.