Council

That the Minutes of the Regular Session of the Planning and Development Session of Council dated April 22, 2025, be approved. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of the Council dated May 1, 2025, be approved. That the Minutes of the Special Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., be approved. That the Minutes of the Special Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m., be approved. That the Minutes of the Special Confidential Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., be approved. That the Minutes of the Special Confidential Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m., be approved.

That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop dated May 6, 2025, be approved.

That the 2025 priority intergovernmental requests identified in Appendix A of the report dated May 13, 2025, from the Corporate Strategy and Government Relations Department be approved.

That the staff report dated May 13, 2025, entitled 202 4 Development Ch arges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland, Bonus Zoning and Community Benefit s Charge Reserve Fund Statements from the Finance department, be made available on the town website and upon request, to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

That By-law 2025-097, a by-law to prohibit the immobilizing of vehicles on municipal land and on private property in the Town of Oakville, attached as Appendix A of the Municipal Enforcement Services report dated May 13, 2025, be passed. That By-law 2025-098, a by-law to amend Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders By-law 2021-038, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated May 13, 2025, be passed. That the administrative penalties with respect to By-law 2025-097, listed in Appendix C to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated May 13, 2025, be approved, effective on June 16, 2025, and such fees be included in the Rates and Fees schedule.

That the 2024 Audit Findings Report issued by KPMG, the town’s external auditor, be received for information; and 2. The 2024 Town of Oakville Consolidated Financial Statements and the 2024 Town of Oakville Trust Fund Financial Statements be approved.

That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the annual business and quarterly update be received. That the resolutions as submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Enterprises Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated May 26, 2025, with regard to the following matters be approved; The compensation for Directors of Oakville Enterprises Corporation and its affiliates increase by 3.25% effective May 26, 2025, as outlined in Appendix A. KPMG LLP be appointed as auditors of the Oakville Enterprises Corporation, as outlined in Appendix B and; The acceptance of the consolidated audited financial statements of Oakville Enterprises Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2024, attached as Appendix C. That the Mayor as shareholder representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.

That the resolutions submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated April 28, 2025, attached as Appendix A, with regard to the following matters, be approved: The firm of KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants be appointed as auditors of the Oakville Municipal Development Corporation for the 2025 fiscal year attached as Appendix A The consolidated Financial Statements of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2024 attached as Appendix B No compensation be paid to the Directors of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation That the Mayor, as shareholder representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder. That the OakvilleMDC 2024 Annual Report attached as Appendix C, be received.

That the town lend up to $2,975,000 to the Oakville Municipal Development Corporation from the tax stabilization reserve for 2025-2028 administrative and project costs by way of a promissory note. That the promissory note, in form and substance satisfactory to the Treasurer and Town Solicitor, be prepared.

That the permanent addition of the Winter Recreation Strategy, at an estimated cost of $528,800, be

That the staff comments included in the report “Bill 17 - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025” be submitted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario, per the respective postings. That the report titled “Bill 17 - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025” dated May 26, 2025, be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Halton Area MPPs, Halton Region, City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton, Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation.

That the resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) dated April 24, 2025, be approved. That the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the Town as the 90% majority shareholder.

That the Finance Department Confidential Report – Oakville Municipal Development Corporation 2025 Funding for Request – May 26, 2025 report dated May 13, 2025 be received.

That the confidential direction provided in the Oakville Enterprises Corporation confidential Annual Shareholder Resolutions correspondence dated May 26, 2025 , be approved, That the individuals identified in Appendix A to this report be appointed to the OEC Board and that their names be made public in the minutes. David Brennan, Chair Mayor Robert Burton Jane Clohecy Jane Allen Monique Buckberger Ian Cockwell Patrick Crowley Harold Holloway Rob Lister Sheryl Watson Brian Johnson (Enbridge nominee)

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 14.1 - Motion Opposing Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy upon its introduction this evening.

WHEREAS Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 , proposes the creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that would grant the provincial government the authority to exempt designated projects and proponents from compliance with existing provincial and municipal laws, including environmental regulations and local bylaws; AND WHEREAS such provisions could undermine municipal autonomy, environmental protections, and community engagement in local development decisions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Town of Oakville Council formally opposes Bill 5 in its current form and expresses concern over the potential erosion of municipal authority and environmental safeguards. The Council urges the Government of Ontario to withdraw or amend Bill 5 to ensure that any development within SEZs adheres to existing provincial and municipal laws and includes comprehensive consultation with affected communities and stakeholders. A copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; with respect to Item 11.1 - Advocacy Plan for Midtown OPA and TOC.

That under Section 2(2) of the Procedure By-law, Council waive the Section 20.1 (1) requiring that by-laws be listed on the agenda; for the consideration of by-law 202-109, A by-law to appoint the Clerk for the Corporation of the Town of Oakville.

That the by-laws noted above be passed.

1. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of the Planning and Development Session of Council dated April 22, 2025, be approved. Council Minutes - May 26, 2025 2. That the Minutes of the Regular Session of the Council dated May 1, 2025, be approved. 3. That the Minutes of the Special Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., be approved. 4. That the Minutes of the Special Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m., be approved. 5. That the Minutes of the Special Confidential Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., be approved. 6. That the Minutes of the Special Confidential Session of Council dated May 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m., be approved.

Council Minutes - May 26, 2025 That the 2025 priority intergovernmental requests identified in Appendix A of the report dated May 13, 2025, from the Corporate Strategy and Government Relations Department be approved.

1. That By-law 2025-097, a by-law to prohibit the immobilizing of vehicles on municipal land and on private property in the Town of Oakville, attached as Appendix A of the Municipal Enforcement Services report dated May 13, 2025, be passed. 2. That By-law 2025-098, a by-law to amend Administrative Penalties for Non-Parking Violations and Orders By-law 2021-038, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated May 13, 2025, be passed. 3. That the administrative penalties with respect to By-law 2025-097, listed in Appendix C to the report from Municipal Enforcement Council Minutes - May 26, 2025 Services dated May 13, 2025, be approved, effective on June 16, 2025, and such fees be included in the Rates and Fees schedule.

1. That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the annual business and quarterly update be received. 2. That the resolutions as submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Enterprises Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated May 26, 2025, with regard to the following matters be approved; Council Minutes - May 26, 2025 a. The compensation for Directors of Oakville Enterprises Corporation and its affiliates increase by 3.25% effective May 26, 2025, as outlined in Appendix A. b. KPMG LLP be appointed as auditors of the Oakville Enterprises Corporation, as outlined in Appendix B and; c. The acceptance of the consolidated audited financial statements of Oakville Enterprises Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2024, attached as Appendix C. 3. That the Mayor as shareholder representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolutions for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder.

1. That the resolutions submitted by the Board Chair of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation in the correspondence to the Mayor and Members of Council dated April 28, 2025, attached as Appendix A, with regard to the following matters, be approved: a. The firm of KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants be appointed as auditors of the Oakville Municipal Development Corporation for the 2025 fiscal year attached as Appendix A b. The consolidated Financial Statements of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2024 attached as Appendix B c. No compensation be paid to the Directors of Oakville Municipal Development Corporation 2. That the Mayor, as shareholder representative pursuant to the Shareholder Declaration, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the Town in its capacity as the sole shareholder. Council Minutes - May 26, 2025 3. That the OakvilleMDC 2024 Annual Report attached as Appendix C, be received.

1. That the staff comments included in the report “Bill 17 - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Bill 5 - Council Minutes - May 26, 2025 Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025” be submitted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario, per the respective postings. 2. That the report titled “Bill 17 - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act,2025 and Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025” dated May 26, 2025, be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Halton Area MPPs, Halton Region, City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton, Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation.

1. That the confidential direction provided in the Oakville Enterprises Corporation confidential Annual Shareholder Resolutions correspondence dated May 26, 2025, be approved, 2. That the individuals identified in Appendix A to this report be appointed to the OEC Board and that their names be made public in the minutes. o David Brennan, Chair o Mayor Robert Burton o Jane Clohecy o Jane Allen o Monique Buckberger o Ian Cockwell o Patrick Crowley o Harold Holloway o Rob Lister o Sheryl Watson o Brian Johnson (Enbridge nominee)

WHEREAS Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, proposes the creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that would grant the provincial government the authority to exempt designated projects and proponents from compliance with existing provincial and municipal laws, including environmental regulations and local bylaws; AND WHEREAS such provisions could undermine municipal autonomy, environmental protections, and community engagement in local development decisions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Town of Oakville Council formally opposes Bill 5 in its current form and expresses concern over the potential erosion of municipal authority and environmental safeguards. 2. The Council urges the Government of Ontario to withdraw or amend Bill 5 to ensure that any development within SEZs adheres to existing provincial and municipal laws and includes Council Minutes - May 26, 2025 comprehensive consultation with affected communities and stakeholders. 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

CLOSED SESSION That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; with respect to Item 11.1 - Advocacy Plan for Midtown OPA and TOC. Council Minutes - May 26, 2025

Advocacy Plan - Midtown Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Transit - Oriented Community (TOC) WHEREAS The Midtown OPA represents a bold, responsible, and defensible plan that supports sustainable, complete community-building, and is currently awaiting approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and WHEREAS On January 27, 2025, Council unanimously passed a motion rejecting the proposed Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) plan, noting that it does not align with the draft Midtown OPA and may emphasize higher densities at the expense of balanced, timely, and sustainable development; and WHEREAS On February 18, 2025, Council unanimously supported the draft Midtown Official Plan Amendment (OPA) following careful analysis, expert input, and consultation with stakeholders; and WHEREAS The Town of Oakville continues to exceed provincial housing targets, having achieved 125% of its 2024 housing supply goal through proactive and holistic planning, including the Midtown OPA, which supports community benefits, sustainability, and livability; and WHEREAS Residents have called on Council to ensure strong, coordinated advocacy and governance to secure provincial alignment with Council’s approved planning direction; and WHEREAS Municipal staff provide expert advice, analysis, and intergovernmental liaison consistent with Council’s approved resolutions and direction, and are not engaged in political advocacy in accordance with their professional and non-partisan responsibilities; a