City Council Meeting – Condensed Report (Oakville)

High-level summary - The council carried forward a Growth Monitoring Framework, approved a site-specific development proposal for 2175 Cornwall Road, and adopted the bylaws listed on the agenda. A New Business motion was raised but withdrawn due to lack of a second. Public input was actively solicited, with delegations contributing to the discussion.

Five most important topics discussed

1) Growth Monitoring Framework for Jobs (2026 target) - The council discussed implementing a growth monitoring framework to track job growth, with updates every five years. This framework is intended to inform long-term planning and ensure accountability. - Direct quote: “One of the directions from the study report was to implement a growth monitoring framework for jobs within the town... so that we can keep track of those numbers and that'd be tracked and updated every five years.” - Impact: Establishes a formal mechanism to measure job growth and guide future development decisions.

2) Site-Specific Development at 2175 Cornwall Road - A tailored development plan was considered to reflect sensitivities of the surrounding mixed-use area, with collaboration between the landowner and consultants to balance interests and community benefits. - Direct quote: “Can you look at tailoring something for that site given the sensitivities of the mix of uses around it... work out something that makes everybody happy.” - Impact: Signals a shift toward bespoke planning for this site to align with community expectations while accommodating development.

3) Adoption of Bylaws (Read and Passed) - The council moved to consider and read the bylaws listed in the agenda, which were subsequently adopted. - Direct quote: “The bylaws as listed in the agenda are considered read and passed.” - Impact: Formalizes regulatory changes and authorizes implemenation steps tied to the approved amendments.

4) Public Input and Consultation - Public engagement was highlighted, with public delegations invited to provide input on the draft amendments, and a recognition that community views are being incorporated into planning decisions. - Note: The meeting referenced substantial public participation, including input from residents and delegations, though no specific contact details were provided in this section.

5) New Business Motion Withdrawn - A motion introduced during New Business was not seconded, resulting in its withdrawal and no further action. - Direct quote: “All we have to do is ignore it. It'll die for lack of a second unless someone wants to second it.” - Impact: Removes a potential agenda item from consideration and signals the need for broader consensus before moving forward on that matter.

Files and bylaws - File numbers: No specific file numbers were discussed in this meeting section. - By-laws: References to bylaws were made, and the motions indicated adoption of the listed bylaws.

Opportunities for public input - Public input opportunities were noted, including public delegations and ongoing consultation processes on the draft official plan amendments. No email addresses or direct contact details were provided in this portion of the transcript; residents are encouraged to use the Town of Oakville’s official channels for public input.

Motions and outcomes - Motion to Implement Growth Monitoring Framework - Outcome: Carried - Next steps: Staff to develop and implement the framework with updates every five years. - Motion for Site-Specific Development at 2175 Cornwall Road - Outcome: Carried - Next steps: Staff to examine and propose a tailored development plan in collaboration with the landowner and consultants. - Motion for Consideration and Reading of Bylaws - Outcome: Carried - Next steps: Bylaws listed in the agenda are officially adopted. - Unspecified New Business Motion - Outcome: Withdrawn (no second) - Next steps: No further action required.

Councillors present - Mayor Burton - Councillor Dudk - Councillor Giddings - Councillor Chisum - Councillor Grant

Notes - File numbers: None cited in this meeting section. - For public input: check the Town of Oakville’s official public consultation channels for opportunities to engage on growth planning, official plan amendments, and related development proposals.