The Corporation of the

Town of Milton

COUNCIL MINUTES

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Town Hall
150 Mary Street, Milton, ON L9T 6Z5
Members Present:
  • Mayor Krantz, 
  • Councillor Ali, 
  • Councillor Best, 
  • Councillor Challinor, 
  • Councillor Malboeuf, 
  • Councillor Tesser Derksen, 
  • Councillor Ijaz, 
  • Councillor Marshall, 
  • and Councillor Khalqi 

The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Milton met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting with Members of Council having the opportunity to participate in-person at Town Hall or electronically.


  • Res. 175-24
    Moved byGordon A. Krantz
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalqi

    THAT Council waives the rules of procedure to allow the delegation of Fred Hanna regarding the Motion for Consideration request for a staff report regarding roundabouts for this evening’s agenda. 

    Carried
  • Res. 176-24
    Moved byCouncillor Ijaz
    Seconded byCouncillor Malboeuf

    THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.8 be approved.

    Carried
  • THAT Staff Report DS-078-24 entitled: “Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Designate_1217 Fourth Line_ Beaty House” be received and;

    THAT Council recognizes the historic house at 1217 Fourth Line in the Town of Milton as being of heritage significance;

    THAT Council designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 for the reasons outlined in the Reasons for Designation attached as Appendix 1 to this Report;

    AND THAT the Town Clerk provides the Notice of Intention to Designate as outlined in Section 29 (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    AND FURTHER THAT once the thirty-day objection period has expired and if there are no objections, a designation by-law is brought forward for Council adoption

  • THAT Staff Report DS-077-24 entitled: “Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Designate 125 Lydia Avenue_ Alexander Sproat Wilmott House” be received and;

    THAT Council recognizes the historic house at 125 Lydia Avenue in the Town of Milton as being of heritage significance;

    THAT Council designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 for the reasons outlined in the Reasons for Designation attached as Appendix 1 to this Report;

    AND THAT the Town Clerk provides the Notice of Intention to Designate as outlined in Section 29 (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    AND FURTHER THAT once the thirty-day objection period has expired and if there are no objections, a designation by-law is brought forward for Council adoption

  • THAT Staff Report DS-080-24 entitled: “Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Designate_47 Court Street North _ Samuel Henson House” be received and;

    THAT Council recognizes the historic house at 47 Court Street North in the Town of Milton as being of heritage significance;

    THAT Council designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 for the reasons outlined in the Reasons for Designation attached as Appendix 1 to this Report;

    AND THAT the Town Clerk provides the Notice of Intention to Designate as outlined in Section 29 (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    AND FURTHER THAT once the thirty-day objection period has expired and if there are no objections, a designation by-law is brought forward for Council adoption.

  • THAT report ES-037-24 covering the capital and operating financial statements as at October 30, 2024, be received for information.

  • THAT Development Services Report DS-086-24 entitled Site Plan By-law Consolidation be received;

    AND THAT Council approve the proposed amendments included in the draft By-law attached as Appendix 1 to this report.

Bryan De Sousa addressed Council with concerns regarding roundabouts

Fred Hanna addressed Council with concerns regarding roundabouts

Bryan De Sousa addressed Council with concerns regarding school gym space availability 

Gail Anderson, Senior Policy Planner, provided a presentation of the We Make Milton Official Plan

Milton Resident addressed Council with respect to places of worship

  • Res. 177-24
    Moved byCouncillor Ijaz
    Seconded byCouncillor Malboeuf

    THAT Report DS-085-24 regarding the We Make Milton Official Plan Review be received for information for the purpose of a Statutory Public Meeting.

    Carried

Mitch Morawetz addressed Council in regards to specific lands relating to the We Make Milton Official Plan

John Opsteen addressed Council on behalf of the Halton Region Federation of Agriculture with respect to the We Make Milton Official Plan

Megan Lovell, Senior Policy Planner, provided a presentation of the Omagh Official Plan Amendment

Milton Resident addressed Council

  • Res. 178-24
    Moved byCouncillor Ijaz
    Seconded byCouncillor Malboeuf

    THAT Report DS-084-24 be received for information.

    Carried

Natalie Stopnar, Senior Planner of Development Review, provided a presentation with respect to Report DS-083-24

Milton Resident addressed Council

  • Res. 180-24
    Moved byCouncillor Ijaz
    Seconded byCouncillor Malboeuf

    THAT Development Services Report DS-083-24 outlining Town initiated housekeeping amendments to Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 016-2014, as amended, be received for information. 

    Carried

The Agent for the applicant provided a presentation of the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment applications

Milton Resident addressed Council with concerns regarding traffic of the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment

  • Res. 181-24
    Moved byCouncillor Ijaz
    Seconded byCouncillor Malboeuf

    THAT Development Services Report DS-082-24, be received for information. 

    Carried

Tim Schnarr, representing Mattamy Homes, provided a presentation of the proposed mixed-use development

Resident Anne Guldner, Mandy Orphanos, Fred Hanna, Bill King, Arsalan Khan, Milton Resident, Mary-Anne, Sophia Soilemetzidou, Milton Resident, and Mina Bassilli addressed Council. 

  • Res. 182-24
    Moved byCouncillor Ijaz
    Seconded byCouncillor Malboeuf

    THAT Development Services Report DS-087-24, be received for information. 

    Carried
  • Res. 183-24
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Challinor

    THAT Council endorse the recommendations of the Transportation Master Plan Update;

    AND THAT the Transportation Master Plan Update be approved in principle pending a 30-day public review;

    AND THAT a Notice of Study Completion for the Transportation Master Plan Update be issued to initiate a 30-day review period, in accordance with the requirements for a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment;

    AND THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Regions of Halton and Peel, Cities of Mississauga and Burlington, Towns of Halton Hills and Oakville, Townships of Flamborough, Puslinch and Guelph Eramosa, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Metrolinx for information.

    Carried
  • Councillor Marshall declared a conflict on this item.
  • Res. 184-24
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Challinor

    THAT Milton Community Fund applications numbered 1 to 47, save and except number 34 contained in Schedule C, be approved; 
    AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements associated with the approved recommendations contained within the Staff Report COMS-013-24.

    Carried
  • Res. 185-24
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Challinor

    AND THAT Community Fund application number 34 contained in Schedule C be approved.

    Carried
  • Res. 186-24
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Challinor

    THAT Staff Report DS-081-24 outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a commercial truck dealership, be approved

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 87 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-081-24 for Council adoption;

    AND FURTHER 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-081-24 for Council adoption;

    Carried
  • Res. 187-24
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Challinor

    THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A.
    THAT the contract award for Consulting Services for a Development Charges Background Study and Community Benefits Charge Study to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. in the amount of $169,900 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule B.
    THAT the contract award for Professional Consulting Services Roster for Landscape Architecture – Design and Construction Contract Administration to Baker Turner Inc., NAK Design Strategies, Shift Landscape Architecture and The MBTW Group be approved as outlined on Schedule C.
    THAT the contract award for Professional Consulting Services Roster for Architecture, Engineering & Building Envelope Specialists for Facilities Redevelopment – Design and Construction Contract Administration to ATA Architects Inc., Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc., Chisholm Fleming & Associates, GEI Consultants, Building Innovation Inc., CK Engineering Inc., Accent Building Sciences Inc. and Sense Engineering Ltd. be approved as outlined on Schedule D.
    THAT the contract award for Professional Consulting Services Roster for Civil Engineering Capital Infrastructure Project -  Design, Contract Administration and Ad Hoc Services to CIMA Canada, GEI Consultants, Tatham Engineering Ltd. And WSP Canada Inc. be approved as outlined on Schedule E.
    THAT the contract award for Design, Supply and Installation of Play Equipment for Various Parks in 2025 to Openspace Solutions Inc.  in the amount of $138,860.00 (exclusive of HST), Park N Water Ltd. In the amount of $119,212.24 (exclusive of HST) and Openspace Solutions Inc. in the amount of $209,915.00 be approved as outlined on Schedule F.
    THAT the contract award for Design, Supply and Installation of Spray Pad Equipment for Bowes Neighbourhood Park in 2025 to ABC Recreation Ltd. in the total amount of $139,972.32 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule G.
    THAT the contract award for Payment Recovery and Advisory Services to Deloitte LLP be approved as outlined on Schedule H.
    THAT the contract increase for Next Generation 911 Communication Links to Rogers Communications in the amount of $261,500 (exclusive of HST) and to Bell Canada in the amount of $235,520 be approved as outlined on Schedule I.
    THAT delegated authority be provided to the Town’s Fire Chief to approve change orders (if required) up to an aggregate value of 20% of the value of the award to Rogers Communications and Bell Canada as outlined on Schedule I.
    THAT staff be delegated the authority to renew the initial 60-month terms with each provider for a subsequent term of equal or lesser length, provided the total value of the renewed term is equal to or less than the value of the initial contract term price as outlined on Schedule I.
    THAT the contract increase for Feasibility Study for the Milton Transit Garage to WSP Canada Limited in the amount of $1,168,750 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule J.
    THAT the contract increase to Hunt Chrysler for the provision of one (1) Truck Chassis in the amount of $96,648 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule K.
    THAT Council approve the Limited Tendering awards for 2025 as per the list of suppliers provided on Schedule L;
    THAT Council authorize the Town to enter into the updated Master Adoption Agreements with Rogers Communication Inc., Bell Canada and Telus Communications as part of the Province of Ontario’s Vendor of Record program for a period of up to 10 years as outlined in Schedule L.
    THAT Council authorize the Town to enter into any Master Agreements that may be necessary with PPE Solutions Inc. as part of the Canoe Purchasing Group of Canada’s RFP program for a period of up to 4 years as outlined in Schedule L.
    THAT the delegated authority for a contract increase for the Watermain Gate Valve Replacement at Lions Park to Wm. Groves Limited in the amount of $12,295 be received for information as outlined on Schedule M.
    THAT the emergency contract award for the repair of one (1) Transit bus to PWTransit Canada in the total amount of $80,527 (exclusive of HST), be received for information as outlined in Schedule N;
    THAT the emergency contract award for the Supply and Delivery of two (2) Salt Spreaders to Green Tractors Inc. in the total amount of $40,000 (exclusive of HST), be received for information as outlined in Schedule O;
    THAT the contract increase to Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc. for additional roof repairs in the amount of $314,460 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined in Schedule P.
    THAT the Manager, Procurement 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.

    Carried
  • Res. 188-24
    Moved byCouncillor Khalqi
    Seconded byCouncillor Ali

    WHEREAS the Town of Milton prioritizes the safety of its residents in all traffic and pedestrian-related matters, and recognizes that the safety of children traveling to and from school is of utmost importance;
    AND WHEREAS roundabouts are a relatively new feature in many municipalities, including Milton;
    AND WHEREAS the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) continues to conduct research on how crossing guards can function at these types of intersections;
    AND WHEREAS the Town of Milton's Crossing Guard Policy does not currently specify that crossing guards can be assigned to secondary schools;
    AND WHEREAS roundabouts in Milton near schools can experience high volumes of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic during school hours;
    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff investigate and report on the most current information regarding pedestrian safety at roundabouts, including any additional opportunities to enhance pedestrian safety at these intersections, taking into account varying pedestrian volumes and proximity to schools;
    AND THAT this investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
    • A review of traffic patterns and pedestrian safety data at roundabouts located near schools (elementary and secondary);
    • The feasibility of assigning crossing guards to roundabouts near schools within the municipality;
    • The feasibility of removing roundabouts and replacing them with alternative forms of traffic control systems (e.g., traffic lights);
    • Consultation with the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) on their ongoing research regarding crossing guards at roundabouts;
    • A jurisdictional scan of municipalities in Ontario regarding the implementation of crossing guards for secondary schools near roundabouts;
    • Identification of potential schools and roundabouts where crossing guards could be implemented based on current traffic and pedestrian volumes, and the warrants identified in the Town’s Crossing Guard Policy, along with a proposed implementation plan for the assignment of crossing guards. 
    AND THAT staff report back to Council with their findings and recommendations by the end of Q2 2025;
    AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the local municipalities in Halton Region, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Member of Provincial Parliament (Milton) Zee Hamid, and Member of Parliament (Milton) Adam van Koeverden.

    Carried
  • Res. 189-24
    Moved byCouncillor Khalqi
    Seconded byCouncillor Ali

    WHEREAS the gym space offered by the local school boards provides an important complementary alternative to the gym space provided directly by the Town;
    AND WHEREAS the users of gym space for recreational purposes include a variety of individuals and user groups, ranging in the extent of time required, administrative capacity and ability to pay;
    AND WHEREAS utilization of the gym space provided by the school boards may include custodial fees for weekend use that are in addition to the hourly rental fees;
    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THAT staff be directed to prepare a report for Council that will evaluate the potential for a Milton Community Sports Access Initiative.  The report should evaluate the alternatives that may be available to enhance the partnerships with the School Boards in order to increase the utilization of school gym space.  The report should include, but not be limited to, the following:
    •    Identification of any potential underutilized gym times and consideration for the demand for space by various user types (community groups, leagues, individual users, etc.)
    •    Review of various incentive and discount options (off-peak, bulk booking, etc.)
    •    Consideration for Town subsidization of School Board Fees, including eligibility requirements and the potential for varying levels of financial support;
    •    Identification of any potential sponsorship programs via private businesses or grant programs via the Provincial or Federal governments that may be available to reduce costs for residents;
    •    Consideration of the administrative and operational implications of the alternatives assessed, including identification of any opportunities that may promote expanded gym space utilization (example – booking system enhancements);
    •    Review of peer municipalities, including identification of any similar existing programs;
    •    Consideration for utilizing a pilot program to introduce any changes.

    AND THAT staff consult with the local school boards in the development of the report, and that a report to Council on the matter be presented by June 2025.

    AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the local municipalities in Halton Region, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Member of Provincial Parliament (Milton) Zee Hamid, and Member of Parliament (Milton) Adam van Koeverden.

    Carried

Council did not convene into confidential session and made the following resolution in open session:

  • Res. 190-24
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Challinor

    THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-033-24 be approved.

    Carried

15.

 
  • Res. 191-24
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Challinor

    THAT By-law Numbers 108-2024, through to and including Bylaw 118-2024, 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.

    Carried

With there being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:01 PM

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