The Corporation of the
Town of Milton
COUNCIL AGENDA

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Town Hall
150 Mary Street, Milton, ON L9T 6Z5

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  • Gordon A. Krantz declared a conflict on this item. (Mayor Krantz disclosed a pecuniary interest on Item 4.10 under Section Consent Items because he and his wife own property within the circulation area of the project. ;)

Councillor Best disclosed a pecuniary interest on Item 8.3 under Section Items for Consideration because he is a member of the board on transitional housing that rental several units in the development. 

Mayor Krantz disclosed a pecuniary interest on Item 4.10 under Section Consent Items because he and his wife own property within the circulation area of the project. 

Councillor Tesser Derksen disclosed a pecuniary interest on Item 6.1 under Section Public Meetings due to her status as shareholder of a corporation that has an ownership interest in a property located in the Central Business District.

  • THAT all Consent Items, save and except items 4.3 and 4.10, be approved. 

THAT Council provide delegated authority to award Microsoft software licenses as part of a new 3 year Enterprise Agreement with an estimated contract amount of $400,000 per year ($1,200,000 for the three years), as outlined in Schedule A;


THAT Council approve the contract renewal to Ducon Utilities Ltd. for the Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance for the fourth year (August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023) in the total estimated amount of $1,713,940 (exclusive of HST), as outlined in Schedule B;


THAT Council approve the award of contract renewals, for winter control services for a combination of various contracts for years two to five, for the winter season 2022/2023, in the estimated total amount of $1,629,100, noted below (excluding taxes), to:
Blue Chip Building Restoration Ltd.,          $1,353,200
Wendover Construction                             $     29,100
Duff Contracting                                         $     83,000
AG Jones Services Limited                        $   163,800


AND THAT Council provide delegated authority to award the six (6) pieces of equipment, that will be going out to tender, in the total estimated amount of $330,600 (exclusive of HST), as outlined in Schedule C;


THAT Council approve the award of the proposal for the Supply & Delivery of Road Salt, to the highest ranked firm being Compass Minerals Ltd., in the total annual estimated amount of $1,616,900 (exclusive of HST) based on 20,000 tonnes, for the first term (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023), as outlined in Schedule D. 


THAT the Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management be authorized to execute the contract(s), as outlined by the purchasing by-law, and the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign any required paperwork.

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between The Town of Milton and Metrolinx for infrastructure improvements needed on Nipissing Road and Childs Drive as a result of the proposed Milton GO Station improvements;


AND THAT the Commissioner of Development Services be given delegated authority to negotiate and make changes to this agreement, in consultation with Legal Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, prior to execution.

THAT the Town enter into the Metrolinx Bus Services Agreement to permit access to Metrolinx-owned transit stations, terminals and facilities;


AND THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements and required paperwork pending legal and financial review.

THAT Report DS-086-22 entitled “Authorization for Submission of a Minor Variance Application on lands municipally known as 382 Broadway Avenue.”, dated July 18, 2022 be received;


AND THAT in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45(1.4) of the Planning Act; R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of Zoning By-law 077-2021, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council.

THAT Report DS-087-22 entitled “Authorization for Submission of a Minor Variance Application on lands municipally known as 64 John Street.”, dated July 18, 2022 be received;



AND THAT in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45(1.4) of the Planning Act; R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of Zoning By-law 081-2020, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council.

THAT Report DS-088-22 entitled “Authorization for Submission of a Minor Variance Application on lands municipally known as 159 Bronte Street South.”, dated July 18, 2022 be received;


AND THAT in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45(1.4) of the Planning Act; R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of Zoning By-law 081-2020, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council.

  • THAT the base annual salary for the position of Councillor be increased by $1,363 in accordance with the Council Compensation policy, effective November 15, 2022;

     

    AND THAT the Council Compensation policy, appended to this report, be updated to eliminate the benefit premium cost sharing program of 50:50, so that 100% of the premium costs are paid for by the Town: 

     

    AND THAT the Council extended health and dental benefit plan be updated to mirror the non-union extended health and dental benefit plan.

  • THAT Report DS-089-22 entitled “Authorization for Submission of a Minor Variance Application on lands municipally known as 48 Bell Street.”, dated July 18, 2022 be received;

     

    AND THAT in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45(1.4) of the Planning Act; R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of Zoning By-law 081-2020, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council.

  1.  Items for Consideration #8.5
     
     Subject:  DS-078-22 Technical Report: Oakridge Horticultural Farm
     
     Name(s):    Glenn Wellings, Wellings Planning
  • Councillor Tesser Derksen declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Tesser Derksen disclosed a pecuniary interest on Item 6.1 under Section Public Meetings due to her status as shareholder of a corporation that has an ownership interest in a property located in the Central Business District.)
  • THAT Development Services Report outlining Town-Initiated Housekeeping Amendment to Official Plan Schedule C.7.A.CBD – Central Business District Height Limits, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND THAT, Development Services Report outlining Town-Initiated Housekeeping Amendments to Schedule A – Zoning Map and Schedule D – Central Business Height Limits of By-law 016-2014, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately initiated application for a minor variance to the amended schedules to this report may be made;

     

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 75 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment Attached as Appendix 1 to this report for Council Adoption;

     

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending By-law in accordance with the Draft By-law attached as Appendix 2 to this report for Council Approval.

  • THAT Report DS-083-22, with regards to the Town-initiated Local Official Plan Amendment - Agerton Secondary Plan Public Meeting, be received for information.

  • THAT Zoning Application Z-23/21- for an amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Business Park with a Holding Zone (M1*H16) to a site specific Business Park (M1*321) Zone, to permit the development of a Courier Facility, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately initiated application for a minor variance may be made;

     

    AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law for Council adoption.

  • THAT Town of Milton Council support the granting of Draft Plan Approval by the Commissioner of Development Services for the proposed plan of subdivision (Town file: 24T-18001/M);

     

    AND THAT Zoning Application Z-05/18 –- for an amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Future Development (FD) and Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zones to Residential Medium Density 1 (RMD1) zone, a site specific Residential Medium Density 2 (RMD2*320) zone,  a Mixed Use  zone with a Holding Symbol (MU*H67), Open Space (OS) zone and Natural Heritage System (NHS) zone, BE APPROVED.

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately initiated application for a minor variance may be made;

     

    AND THAT the Provincial Ministers of Health, Education, Transportation and Infrastructure and Metrolinx receive a copy of this report with a request to review and plan for future Milton District Hospital, school and transportation expansions.

  • Councillor Best declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Best disclosed a pecuniary interest on Item 8.3 under Section Items for Consideration because he is a member of the board on transitional housing that rental several units in the development. ;)
  • THAT Development Services Report DS-073-22 outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the construction of an eight-storey residential apartment building, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 74 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-073-22 for Council adoption;

     

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Appendix 2 to Report DS-073-22 for Council adoption;

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately-initiated application for a minor variance may be made;

     

    AND THAT the Provincial Ministers of Health, Education, Transportation and Infrastructure and Metrolinx receive a copy of this report with a request to review and plan for future Milton District Hospital, school and transportation expansions.

     

    AND FURTHER THAT the Town clerk forward a copy of Report DS-073-22 and the decision to the Region of Halton for their information.

  • THAT Application Z-21/20 for an amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Future Development (FD) Zone to a site-specific Residential Office (RO*324) Zone to permit the development of a seven-storey residential apartment building, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-077-22 for Council Adoption;

     

    AND FURTHER THAT the Provincial Ministers of Health, Education, Transportation and Infrastructure and Metrolinx receive a copy of this report with a request to review and plan for future Milton District Hospital, school and transportation expansions;

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately-initiated application for a minor variance may be made.

  • THAT Application Z-25/21 for an amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, to change the current Rural (A2) and Greenlands A (GA) Zones on the subject lands to a site-specific Rural (A2*325) Zone and a refined Greenlands (GA) Zone, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-078-22 for Council Adoption;

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately-initiated application for a minor variance may be made.

  • THAT Town of Milton Council support the granting of Draft Plan Approval by the Commissioner of Development Services for the proposed plan of subdivision (Town file: 24T-21009/M);

     

    AND THAT Application Z-28/21 for an amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Future Development (FD) and Residential Medium Density 1 Special Provision 35 (RMD1* 35) Zones to a Residential Medium Density 1 Special Provision 326 (RMD1*326) Zone to permit the development of a residential plan of subdivision, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-079-22 for Council Adoption;

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately-initiated application for a minor variance may be made.

  • THAT Town of Milton Council support the granting of Draft Plan Approval by the Commissioner of Development Services for the proposed plan of subdivision (Town file: 24T-21020/M);

    AND FURTHER THAT the Town clerk forward a copy of this Report and the decision to the Region of Halton for their information.

  • THAT Application Z-15-21 for a Zoning By-law Amendment to the Town of Milton Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Mixed Use (MU Zone) to a Mixed Use with Site Specific Provisions Zone with a Holding Provision (MU*323*H69) to permit three (3) mid-rise mixed-use buildings (352 units), 32 double-car car garage townhouse units and 28 back-to-back townhouses on lands municipally identified as BLOCK 360, PLAN 20M-1184, BE APPROVED;

     

    AND THAT WHEREAS the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a two-year period following approval of this By-law, BE IT RESOLVED that a privately initiated application for a minor variance may be made.

     

    AND THAT the Provincial Ministers of Health, Education, Transportation and Infrastructure and Metrolinx receive a copy of this report with a request to review and plan for future Milton District Hospital, school and transportation expansions;

     

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law in accordance with the Draft By-law attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-081-22 for Council adoption.

  • WHEREAS the Town of Milton is a place of possibilities that encourages entrepreneurship, job creation and small businesses;

     

    AND WHEREAS almost 60% of all businesses in the Town of Milton are micro-businesses with a high portion operating as home based businesses;

     

    AND WHEREAS the pandemic has changed how and where people work, including how micro-businesses operate;

     

    AND WHEREAS the Town of Milton Economic Development Strategic Plan identifies the desire to ‘Bolster Milton’s start-up ecosystem to drive future competitiveness;

     

    AND WHEREAS home based businesses are permitted subject to Home Occupation rules and regulations as identified within the Town of Milton’s zoning bylaw;

     

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff evaluate expanding existing home occupation eligibility and business support programming, and report back any recommended zoning amendments and business support program enhancements for future council consideration.

Milton Council will convene into confidential session to discuss litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals regarding Milton Heights Development Updates and proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land in regards to Southeast quadrant of Fifth Line and Derry Road.5.

  • THAT the recommendations in Staff Report DS-076-22 be approved. 

  • THAT the recommendations in Staff Report ES-012-22 be approved. 

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  • THAT By-law Numbers 066-2022, 067-2022, 068-2022, 069-2022, 070-2022, 071-2022,  072-2022, 073-2022, 074-2022, 075-2022, 076-2022, 077-2022, 078-2022, 079-2022 & 080-2022 be READ, PASSED AND NUMBERED;

     

    AND THAT the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the said By-laws, seal them with the seal of the Corporation and that they be engrossed in the By-law Book.

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 36 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 7, CONCESSION 5, FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF TRAFALGAR, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (MATTAMY (BROWNRIDGE) LIMITED) – FILE: Z-07/22 Pursuant to: ES-013-14

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 7, 20M-1119, FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF ESQUESING, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (WHITELAND SERVICES INC.) – FILE: Z-23/21 Reference to: DS-059-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 8, CONCESSION 5, FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF TRAFALGAR, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (MILTON III-75 LAND LIMITED) – FILE: Z-05/18 Reference to: DS-061-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF MILTON OFFICIAL PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 17 AND 21 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS MUNICIPALLY INDENTIFIED AS 180, 182, 184, 190 AND 194 BRONTE STREET SOUTH AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PART LOT 13, CONCESSION 1, FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF TRAFALGAR, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (VILLAGE DEVELOPMENTS INC. AND ORNELLA GROUP INC.) – FILE: LOPA-08/20 Reference to: DS-073-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART LOT 13, CONCESSION 1,  FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF TRAFALGAR, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT INC. & ORNELLA GROUP INC.) – FILE: Z-17/20 Reference to: DS-073-22

BEING A BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF MILTON TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF MILTON OFFICIAL PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE PLANNING ACT, AS AMENDED, IN RESPECT OF THE VARIOUS LANDS OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (FILE NO. HKA 02/22) Reference to: DS-075-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS LOCATED AT VARIOUS ADDRESSES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA – TOWN FILE – HKA 03/22 Reference to: DS-075-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 41, REGISTERED PLAN 20M-1206, PART OF LOT 7, CONCESSION 2 NS (TRAFALGAR), TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (MILTON MODERN ART PROPERTIES LIMITED) – FILE: Z-21/20 Reference to: DS-077-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 6, CONCESSION 2 NS, BLOCK 360, REGISTERED PLAN 20M-1184, FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF TRAFALGAR, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (Shearling Heights Estates Ltd.) – FILE: Z-15/21 Reference to: DS-081-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 016-2014, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOTS 11 AND 12, CONCESSION 4, N.S. (TRAFALGAR) IN THE TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON, BLOCKS 101, 102, 105, 111-114 ON PLAN 20M-1132, AND PART OF PART 3 ON PLAN 20R-17075 (NADEEM ASLAM AND SAIMA NADEEM) – FILE: Z-28/21 Reference to: DS-079-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT AMPS CONSULTING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. TO ADJUDICATE SHORT TERM RENTAL LICENSING BY-LAW APPEALS Pursuant to: CORS-053-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO ASSUME SUBDIVISION PLAN 20M-1213 – ASHLEY OAKS HOMES INC. Purusant to: ES-013-14

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWN OF MILTON COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 144-2003, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT IN RESPECT OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHWEST HALF OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 4 (NASSAGAWEYA), AND MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS 11565 GUELPH LINE, TOWN OF MILTON, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON (OAK-RIDGE HORTICULTURAL FARM NURSERY INC.) – FILE: Z-25/21 Reference to: DS-078-22

BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 

BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MILTON AT ITS MEETING HELD JULY 18, 2022

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