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Oakville public meetings in 2023

33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning and Development Council

✓ Decided: Council refuses development at 1020-1042 Sixth Line

The Planning and Development Council refused a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1020-1042 Sixth Line. Council also issued notices of intention to designate six properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved a zoning amendment for 3010 Ernest Appelbe Boulevard.

Council Chamber
Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves 11 minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved 11 minor variance applications for various properties across Oakville. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 23, 2023, meeting.

Council Chamber
Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Budget Committee

✓ Decided: Budget Committee considers $6M for Downtown Cultural Hub

The committee agreed to consider $6 million in capital funding for the Downtown Cultural Hub during the 2024 budget process. It also confirmed the former Post Office site as the location for the new Central Library. Funding requests for legislative resource requirements and the Seasonal Commercial Patio Program were moved into the budget process for prioritization.

Council Chamber
Tue Aug 29, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends designating six properties and repealing one heritage by-law

The committee approved the repeal of a heritage designation for 141 Bronte Road and recommended the designation of six other properties. It also endorsed the Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District Update study, pending Council's consideration of additional budget for stakeholder engagement.

Council Chamber
Thu Aug 24, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Midtown Oakville

✓ Decided: Committee received Road to Midtown Implementation Framework report

The Committee of the Whole - Midtown Oakville met to review a specific implementation framework. The only substantive action taken was the receipt of a report for information.

Council Chamber
Wed Aug 23, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Oakville Public Library Board

✓ Decided: Library Board approves digitization project option and safety policy

The Board approved the Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Violence Policy and selected Option 2 for the library's digitization project. Members also reviewed and received draft 2024 operating and capital budgets for feedback.

Oakville and Trafalgar Rooms
Wed Aug 23, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves seven minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved seven minor variance applications and deferred three others. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 09, 2023 meeting.

Council Chamber
Tue Aug 15, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Council

✓ Decided: Oakville Council approves new town hall on existing site

Council decided to proceed with programming and building requirements for a new town hall at 1225 Trafalgar Road. The session also resulted in the passage of by-laws prohibiting kite fighting and levying payments in lieu of taxes for 2023. Additionally, Council approved several intergovernmental requests and authorized the sale of surplus land.

Council Chamber
Mon Aug 14, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning and Development Council

✓ Decided: Council approves six-storey retirement home at 2370 Lakeshore Road West

The Planning and Development Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a mixed-use retirement home by Amica Bronte Village Inc. Council also issued notices of intention to designate three properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. A request to remove a holding provision for lands at Lakeshore Road West and Bronte Road was referred back to staff.

Council Chamber
Wed Aug 9, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves multiple minor variance and consent applications

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed several land-use applications. Most minor variance and consent requests were approved, while one application was denied and one was deferred.

Council Chamber
Wed Jul 26, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves 9 minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed 11 minor variance applications. Nine applications were approved, one was denied, and one was deferred.

Council Chamber
Tue Jul 25, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves heritage permits and notices of intention to designate

The committee approved heritage permit applications for additions and renovations at 250 Lakeshore Road East and 55 Allan Street. It also approved notices of intention to designate three properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Council Chamber
Thu Jul 20, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Oakville Public Library Board

✓ Decided: Library Board reviews 2024 budget targets and policy updates

The Board received a 2024 budget report noting a need to reduce a projected 6.79% increase to meet a 4.5% town target. The Board also approved the Internet Access and Acceptable Use Policy and the Program Development and Delivery Policy.

Council Chamber
Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Budget Committee

✓ Decided: Budget Committee recommends leadership appointments and 2024 budget guidelines

The committee recommended Councillor O'Meara as Chair and Councillor Grant as Vice-Chair. Members also provided specific advice to the Mayor regarding the preparation of the 2024 annual budget, including requests for transparency on Bill 23 and Bill 109 costs.

Council Chamber
Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Midtown Oakville

✓ Decided: Councillor Duddeck appointed Chair and Councillor Longo Vice-Chair of Midtown Oakville

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the duration of the committee's mandate. The committee also agreed to provide comments on a presentation from the Midtown consultant team for staff consideration.

Council Chamber
Wed Jul 12, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves five minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance applications and denied one. Four other applications were deferred. The minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting were also approved.

Council Chamber
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Council

✓ Decided: Oakville Council authorizes $49.7M for capital projects

Council passed a by-law to raise nearly $50 million through debentures for capital projects. The body also approved the 2023–2026 Strategic Action Plan and directed staff to explore a ban on small powered gas equipment.

Council Chamber
Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning and Development Council

✓ Decided: Oakville Council passes rental housing protection and demolition control by-laws

The Planning and Development Council approved two new by-laws to regulate the demolition and conversion of residential rental properties. Council also approved a Housing Strategy and Action Plan and authorized a Housing Accelerator Fund application. Several heritage designations and stormwater management assumptions were also passed.

Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the approach and criteria proposed for the Rental Housing Protection By-law as outlined in the report titled “Oakville Housing Strategy: Rental Housing Protection By-law and Demolition Control…
10 yea · 3 absent · 2 nay
Councillor Adams yea · Mayor Burton yea · Councillor Chisholm yea · Councillor Elgar yea · Councillor Haslett-Theall yea · Councillor Knoll yea · Councillor Longo yea · Councillor McNeice yea · Councillor Nanda yea · Councillor Xie yea · Councillor Lishchyna nay · Councillor O'Meara nay · Councillor Duddeck absent · Councillor Gittings absent · Councillor Grant absent
Wed Jun 28, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves eight minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight minor variance applications and deferred two others. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting.

Council Chamber
Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves four heritage permits and four property designations

The Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee approved heritage permit applications for four properties and issued notices of intention to designate four additional properties. The committee also voted to remove one property from the Oakville Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.

Council Chamber
Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning and Development Council

✓ Decided: Council removes holding provision for 3008 William Cutmore Boulevard

The Planning and Development Council approved the removal of the H29 holding symbol for a property at 3008 William Cutmore Boulevard. Council also received public comments and requested further analysis on a proposed subdivision at 1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East.

Council Chamber
Mon Jun 19, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $18.7M budget increase for Sixteen Mile development

Council approved significant funding increases for the Sixteen Mile Community Centre, Library, and Park. Other key actions included appointing a new Integrity Commissioner and passing updated property standards and fence by-laws.

Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
WHEREAS the jury that adjudicated the Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam Inquest (The Renfrew Inquest) issued 86 recommendations to the Province of Ontario on Intimate Partner…
14 yea · 1 absent
Councillor Adams yea · Councillor Chisholm yea · Councillor Duddeck yea · Councillor Elgar yea · Councillor Gittings yea · Councillor Grant yea · Councillor Haslett-Theall yea · Councillor Knoll yea · Councillor Lishchyna yea · Councillor Longo yea · Councillor O'Meara yea · Councillor McNeice yea · Councillor Nanda yea · Councillor Xie yea · Mayor Burton absent
Thu Jun 15, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Oakville Public Library Board

✓ Decided: Library Board refers Program Development and Delivery Policy back to staff

The Oakville Public Library Board approved the May 18, 2023 meeting minutes and received several informational reports. The Board referred the Program Development and Delivery Policy back to staff for further review to clarify public request review chains and ensure consistency with collection development. Staff direction was provided in a closed session regarding a confidential item from February 2023.

Council Chamber
Wed Jun 14, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves eight minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight minor variance applications for various residential addresses. Two applications were deferred. The minutes from the May 31, 2023, meeting were also approved.

Council Chamber
Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning and Development Council

✓ Decided: Council approves several subdivisions and heritage designations

The Planning and Development Council approved multiple subdivision plans and zoning amendments, including a project by bcIMC Realty Corp. Council also issued notices of intention to designate two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved the 2023 Heritage Grant Program.

Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That this item be referred back to staff to seek additional research from other jurisdictions, identify options for definitions that recognize the difference between warehouses and distribution…
12 yea · 3 nay
Councillor Adams yea · Mayor Burton yea · Councillor Chisholm yea · Councillor Duddeck yea · Councillor Elgar yea · Councillor Gittings yea · Councillor Haslett-Theall yea · Councillor Longo yea · Councillor O'Meara yea · Councillor McNeice yea · Councillor Nanda yea · Councillor Xie yea · Councillor Grant nay · Councillor Knoll nay · Councillor Lishchyna nay
Thu Jun 8, 2023 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Accessibility Advisory Committee defers election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The committee held an orientation for new members and staff for the 2022-2026 term. Members approved the previous meeting's minutes and deferred the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair to September. No substantive policy changes were decided.

Oakville and Trafalgar Rooms
Wed May 31, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves seven minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved seven minor variance applications and deferred three others. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

Council Chamber
Tue May 30, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves heritage permits and recommends two new property designations

The Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee approved heritage permits for exterior alterations and additions at 344 Trafalgar Road and 69 Second Street. The committee also recommended the designation of two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and endorsed the 2023 Heritage Grant Program funding.

Council Chamber
Mon May 29, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves funding for 15 electric buses and creates Halton Digital Access Corp

Council approved budget amendments to purchase 15 electric transit buses and authorized the creation of the Halton Digital Access Services Corporation. The body also approved several land transfers, the 2022 financial statements, and appointments for the Oakville Enterprises Corporation board.

Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
WHEREAS all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; WHEREAS municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse…
15 yea
Councillor Adams yea · Mayor Burton yea · Councillor Chisholm yea · Councillor Duddeck yea · Councillor Elgar yea · Councillor Gittings yea · Councillor Grant yea · Councillor Haslett-Theall yea · Councillor Knoll yea · Councillor Lishchyna yea · Councillor Longo yea · Councillor O'Meara yea · Councillor McNeice yea · Councillor Nanda yea · Councillor Xie yea
Tue May 23, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Special Planning and Development Council

✓ Decided: Council orders further review of Midtown Oakville Urban Growth Centre plan

Council received a staff report and public comments regarding a town-initiated Official Plan Amendment for Midtown Oakville. The Council unanimously decided to send the draft plan back to the Committee of the Whole and staff for a comprehensive review, with a report due by Q4 2023.

Council Chamber
Fri May 19, 2023 · 3:00 PM

Special Planning and Development Council

✓ Decided: Council passed By-law 2023-080 and received a report on urban structure

The Special Planning and Development Council passed By-law 2023-080. Council also voted to receive information regarding Oakville’s Urban Structure from a previous meeting.

Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the information in item 4.1 from the May 15, 2023 Planning and Development Council meeting be received.
7 yea · 6 nay · 2 absent
Councillor Adams yea · Mayor Burton yea · Councillor Grant yea · Councillor Knoll yea · Councillor Lishchyna yea · Councillor Longo yea · Councillor Xie yea · Councillor Duddeck nay · Councillor Elgar nay · Councillor Gittings nay · Councillor Haslett-Theall nay · Councillor McNeice nay · Councillor Nanda nay · Councillor Chisholm absent · Councillor O'Meara absent
Thu May 18, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Oakville Public Library Board

✓ Decided: Oakville Public Library Board approves 2022 financial statements and new policies

The Board approved the 2022 financial statements and the KPMG Audit Findings Report. New policies regarding the political use of space and the customer code of conduct were adopted. The Board also requested a digitization project implementation plan for the 2024 budget process.

Council Chamber
Wed May 17, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves six minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance applications and deferred four other applications. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting.

Oakville and Trafalgar Rooms