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 (17 motions)
15 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated May 26, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Council dated May 26, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop dated June 2, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the minutes of the Community Spirit Awards dated May 27, 2025 be received.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the names of all new Parks and Open Spaces, as listed within Table 1 and Table 3 of the report dated June 10, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the information contained in the staff report dated June 10, 2025, entitled March 31, 2025 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $905,000 funded from the Capital Reserve for repairs of creek bank failure along 16 Mile Creek in Hogs Back Park.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That By-law 2025-110, a by-law to authorize entry on adjoining property for the purpose of making repairs or alterations, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated June 10, 2025, be passed, and that By-law 1970-101 be repealed. That By-law 2025-111, 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 June 10, 2025, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That staff be authorized to grant a hydro easement to Oakville Hydro on Town land beside Athabasca Pond shown as Part 1 on the draft plan attached to this report as Appendix “B”, to service the adjacent development blocks, provided the owner of those development blocks pays the Town fair market value compensation for the easement to the satisfaction of the CAO and Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the Sale and Discharge of Consumer Fireworks – Community Engagement Summary be
Moved by Councillor Nanda, seconded by Councillor Xie
Referred
That the On-street parking By-law Review be
Moved by Councillor O'Meara, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Referred
That the report dated June 10, 2025, entitled 2026 Municipal Election Contribution Rebate Program, from the Clerk’s Department, be received for information. That staff report back in Q3 2025 with a draft by-law to authorize the payment of rebates to eligible individuals who made contributions to candidates for office on the municipal council for the 2026 Municipal Election (Contribution Rebate By-law), and that the program’s terms, including eligibility criteria, calculation formula, and contribution limits, align with the previous Rebate program.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal confidential report titled "Potential Acquisition of Land" dated June 10, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the individuals identified in Appendix A to the confidential report OEC Appointment of Directors and Chairs - Update 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 ▪ Robert Lister ▪ Janet Wilkinson ▪ Brian Johnson (Enbridge nominee)
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Elgar
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 120 days with a proposed policy framework that includes: Mandatory Disclosure Requirements For all Members
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed with the exception of 2025-082 and 2025-083.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
1. That the information contained in the staff report dated June 10, 2025, entitled March 31, 2025 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. 2. That the 2025 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $905,000 funded from the Capital Reserve for repairs of creek bank failure along 16 Mile Creek in Hogs Back Park. Council Minutes - June 23, 2025
Moved by Councillor Gittings, seconded by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That the individuals identified in Appendix A to the confidential report OEC Appointment of Directors and Chairs - Update be appointed to the OEC Board and that their names be made public in the minutes. ▪ David Brennan, Chair ▪ Mayor Robert Burton Council Minutes - June 23, 2025 ▪ Jane Clohecy ▪ Jane Allen ▪ Monique Buckberger ▪ Ian Cockwell ▪ Patrick Crowley ▪ Harold Holloway ▪ Robert Lister ▪ Janet Wilkinson ▪ Brian Johnson (Enbridge nominee)
Moved by Councillor Grant, seconded by Councillor Elgar
Carried
Council Minutes - June 23, 2025 That staff report back to Council with on and off street parking options to respond to increasing complaints about overuse, of municipal parking in residential neighbourhoods.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck, seconded by Councillor Chisholm