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. This meeting was held as a hybrid meeting with Members of Council having the opportunity to participate in-person at Town Hall or electronically.

1.
MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION / O’ CANADA / TRADITIONAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

2.
AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS / AMENDMENTS

 

The Town Clerk noted that the agenda has been amended to include a delegation request from Marion Wagner with respect to Staff Report DS-017-23 regarding Traffic Calming Policy.  The Town Clerk also noted that a written submission was received and distributed to Council with respect to Staff Report COMS-003-23 regarding the 2022 Transit Services Annual Report.

In addition, the Town Clerk gave instructions for members of the public to call or email to get instructions on how to speak at the public meeting under the Planning Act, scheduled for later in the agenda.

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 This item has conflict.
  • Gordon A. Krantz declared a conflict on this item. (Mayor Krantz disclosed a pecuniary interest on Item # 4.3 under Section 4 – Consent Items, because he and his wife own property and live in the immediate area.)
  • Councillor Marshall declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Marshall disclosed a pecuniary interest under Section 12 – Confidential Session, because she is related to an applicant of a committee noted in the report.)

4.
CONSENT ITEMS

 

At this point in the meeting, Mayor Krantz turned the Chair Position over to the Acting Chair, Councillor Challinor.

  • Res. 033-23
    Moved byCouncillor Ali
    Seconded byCouncillor Best

    THAT Consent Items numbered 4.1 to 4.2 be approved.

    Carried
  • Res. 034-23
    Moved byCouncillor Ali
    Seconded byCouncillor Best

    Mayor Krantz disclosed a pecuniary interest and refrained from discussion and voting on item # 4.3 below:

     

    THAT Consent Item numbered 4.3 be approved.

    Carried

5.
DELEGATIONS

 

5.1
Items for Consideration # 8.6

This item has attachments. 
1.DELEGATION-Marion Wagner_Redacted.pdf

Melissa Wagner and Jeff Reitas, on behalf of delegate Marion Wagner addressed Council with respect to Staff Report DS-017-23. 

6.
PUBLIC MEETING

 

6.1
Public Meeting and Initial Report: Zoning By-law Amendment application by Shadybrook Development Inc. to permit the development of a residential plan of subdivision (Files: Z-17/14; 24T-14012)- DS-012-23

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Meeting Report - Shadybrook Developments Inc.pdf
2.Figure 1 - Location Map.pdf
3.Figure 2 - Draft Plan of Subdivision.pdf
4.Figure 3 - Concept Renderings for Mixed Use Node.pdf
5.Appendix 1 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Z-17-14.pdf
6.Appendix 1 - Schedule A.pdf

Steve Fox, Planner, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc, representative for the applicant, addressed Council with respect to Staff Report DS-012-23. 

As no members of the public came forward at this time, the Acting Chair closed the public meeting.

  • Res. 035-23
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Best

    THAT Development Services Report DS-012-23 be received for information. 

     

    Carried

7.
PRESENTATIONS

 

8.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

 

8.1
Purchasing Various – March 6, 2023 - CORS-004-23

This item has attachments. 
1.Purchasing Various - March 6, 2023.pdf
2.Schedule A - Capital Budget Adjustments.pdf
3.Schedule B - Contract Increase for Appleby Line Contract Adminstration Fees.pdf
4.Schedule C - Delegated Authority to Award Appleby Line Construction Tender.pdf
5.Schedule D - Contract Increase for Boyne AT Link Design Fees.pdf
6.Schedule E - Single Source for Platoon Chief Vehicle Outfit.pdf
7.Schedule F - Single Source for Transportation Master Plan Update.pdf
  • Res. 036-23
    Moved byCouncillor Best
    Seconded byCouncillor Malboeuf

    THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A;

    THAT a contract increase for contract administration, material testing and inspection for Appleby Line Phases 1 & 2 to WSP E&I Canada Limited be approved in the amount of $164,960 (exclusive of HST) as outlined on Schedule B.

    THAT staff be delegated authority to award the tender for the Reconstruction of Appleby Line in the estimated amount of $1,603,460 (including HST rebate) as outlined on Schedule C.

    THAT a contract increase for additional design work for the Boyne Active Transportation Link to WSP E&I Canada Limited be approved in the amount of $86,190 (exclusive of HST) as outlined on Schedule D.

    THAT the single source award to Leslie Emergency Vehicles for the Outfit of a Platoon Chief Vehicle in the amount of $45,436 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule E.

    THAT the single source award to WSP Canada Inc. for the Transportation Master Plan Update in the amount of $199,936 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule F.

    THAT the Manager, Purchasing and Supply Chain 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. 

     

    Carried

8.2
130 Thompson Road – Class 4 Noise Classification and Removal of Holding Provision (H31) - DS-014-23

This item has attachments. 
1.130 Thompson Road - Class 4 Noise Area Classification.pdf
2.DS-014-23 Figure 1 Location Map.pdf
3.Appendix 1 - Draft By-law.pdf
4.Appendix 1 - Schedule A(1).pdf
  • Res. 037-23
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Best

    THAT Town Council classify the lands municipally known as 130 Thompson Road (Part Lot 13, Con. 3, Former Geographic Township of Trafalgar) currently subject to site plan approval (Town File SP-23-21) as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Class 4 Noise Area Classification (NPC-300);

    AND THAT the Town Clerk forward a copy of the Town Council resolution to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP);

    AND FURTHER THAT Town Council adopt the amending zoning bylaw provided as Appendix 1 to this report removing the “H31” holding provision on the subject lands.   

    Carried

8.3
Milton’s Housing Pledge: 21,000 units by 2031 - DS-016-23

This item has attachments. 
1.Bill 23 Housing Pledge.pdf
2.Appendix 'A' Ministry of Housing Letter for Milton.pdf
3.Appendix 'B' - Summary of Bill 23 Changes.pdf
4.Appendix 'C' - Milton's Housing Pledge.pdf
  • Res. 038-23
    Moved byCouncillor Best
    Seconded byCouncillor Ali

    THAT the Municipal Housing Pledge attached as Appendix “C” be endorsed;

    AND THAT the Mayor be authorized to submit the final Municipal Housing Pledge to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; 

    AND THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to request that the Province of Ontario commit to a municipal compensation fund as a result of the impacts of Bill 23 on municipal growth funding revenues and expenditures;

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

    AND THAT that the Town requests that the Province to commit to providing the necessary financing and infrastructure necessary for the Town to fulfil its obligations under this pledge.

    AND FURTHER THAT the Town Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this report and the associated Council Resolution to the Region of Halton, City of Burlington, Town of Oakville and the Town of Halton Hills.

    Carried Unanimously

8.4
Technical Report: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by Fieldgate Developments for lands known as Part Lots 7 & 8, Concession 1 NS (Trafalgar) DS-13-23 

This item has attachments. 
1.Technical Report Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment Fieldgate East Secondary Mixed Use Node.pdf
2.Figure 1 Location Map.pdf
3.Figure 2 SMUN Concept Plan.pdf
4.Appendix 1 Draft Plan of Subdivision.pdf
5.Appendix 2 LOPA-06-21 Schedule I1.pdf
6.Appendix 2 Official Plan Amendment.pdf
7.Appendix 3 Zoning By-law.pdf
8.Appendix 3 Schedule A ZBL.pdf
9.Appendix 4 Public Comments.pdf
  • Res. 039-23
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Best

    THAT Town of Milton Council support the granting of Draft Plan Approval by the Commissioner of Development Services for the proposed plan of subdivision (24T-21005/M – Fieldgate Developments);

    AND THAT applications to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of mixed use plan of subdivision BE APPROVED;

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 77 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix 2;

    AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law with a holding in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Appendix 3; 

    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 the Report and Decision to the Region of Halton for their information. 

    Carried

8.5
Additional Residential Units - Policies and Regulations Update - DS-011-23

This item has attachments. 
1.Additional Residential Units - Background Report(1).pdf
2.Appendix A - ARU Illustrative Examples(1).pdf
3.Appendix B - ARU Policy Review(1).pdf
4.Appendix C- ARU Municipal Best Practices(1).pdf
5.Appendix D - ARU Municipal Scan Analysis Tables(1).pdf
  • Res. 040-23
    Moved byCouncillor Ali
    Seconded byCouncillor Best

    THAT Report DS-011-23 providing background information for the additional residential units policies and regulations update be received for information;

    AND THAT Council directs Staff to consult with the public and stakeholders regarding additional residential units policies and regulations;

    AND THAT Council directs Staff to draft Official Plan policy and regulatory by-law updates for Council’s consideration.   

    Carried

8.6
Traffic Calming Policy – Warrant Update - DS-017-23

This item has attachments. 
1.Traffic Calming Policy - Warrant Update 2023.pdf
2.Appendix I - Sample Traffic Calming Application.pdf
3.Appendix II - Traffic Calming Flow Chart.pdf
4.Appendix lll - Traffic Calming Policy FINAL.pdf
  • Res. 041-23
    Moved byCouncillor Ali
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalqi

    THAT the Traffic Calming Warrant Update be adopted by Council;

    AND THAT Council approve a budget increase to Capital Project C40012623 – Traffic Calming, funded by the Project Variance Account, in the amount of $110,000 to provide a one-year Contract Traffic Technician position.  

    Carried

8.7
Short-Term On-Street Parking Exception Review - CORS-006-23

This item has attachments. 
1.CORS-006-23 Short-Term, On-Street Parking Exception Review.pdf
  • Res. 042-23
    Moved byCouncillor Khalqi
    Seconded byCouncillor Marshall

    THAT the motion be amended to add the following clauses:

    WHEREAS, resident feedback during the lead up to the 2022 Milton Municipal Election, resulted in a significant amount of resident concern regarding the limited parking ability through the current 18 parking exceptions;

    AND WHEREAS, discussions are ongoing with staff to consider longer term solutions to address resident parking concerns;

    AND WHEREAS, the intent of increasing parking exceptions from 18 to 25 is rooted in providing temporary immediate relief to residents, who would benefit by having more parking leniency; 

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, staff be directed to implement an increase from 18 annual on-street parking exceptions per vehicle license plate to 25 annual on-street parking exceptions per vehicle license plate.

    Carried
  • Res. 043-23
    Moved byCouncillor Khalqi
    Seconded byCouncillor Marshall

    THAT Staff Report CORS-006-23 be received for information. 

    WHEREAS, resident feedback during the lead up to the 2022 Milton Municipal Election, resulted in a significant amount of resident concern regarding the limited parking ability through the current 18 parking exceptions;

    AND WHEREAS, discussions are ongoing with staff to consider longer term solutions to address resident parking concerns;

    AND WHEREAS, the intent of increasing parking exceptions from 18 to 25 is rooted in providing temporary immediate relief to residents, who would benefit by having more parking leniency; 

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, staff be directed to implement an increase from 18 annual on-street parking exceptions per vehicle license plate to 25 annual on-street parking exceptions per vehicle license plate.

    Carried

9.
INTRODUCTION OF NOTICE OF MOTION

 

10.
REGIONAL COUNCIL UPDATE

 

11.
STATEMENT BY MEMBERS

 

12.
CONFIDENTIAL SESSION

 

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

13.
OPEN SESSION

 
  • Res. 044-23
    Moved byCouncillor Malboeuf
    Seconded byCouncillor Best

    Councillor Marshall disclosed a pecuniary interest and refrained from discussion and voting on the recommendation below:

     

    THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-005-23 be approved.     

     

    Carried

14.
BY-LAWS

 
  • Res. 045-23
    Moved byCouncillor Khalqi
    Seconded byCouncillor Ali

    THAT By-law Numbers 014-2023, 015-2023, 016-2023, 017-2023, 018-2023, 019-2023 & 020-2023 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

14.1
BY-LAW 014-2023 Pt Lot Control, Pony Pines Developments PLC 08/22 20M-1242

This item has attachments. 
1.014-2023 Pt Lot Control, Pony Pines Developments PLC-08-22 20M-1242.pdf

14.2
BY-LAW 015-2023 Amend Delegation of Authority By-law 071-2016, Repeal By-law 008-2023

This item has attachments. 
1.015-2023 Amend Delegation of Authority By-law 071-2016, Repeal By-law 008-2023.pdf

14.3
BY-LAW 016-2023 Removal of Holding - 130 Thompson Road, Z-12-16 & Class Noise Classification

This item has attachments. 
1.016-2023 Removal of Holding - 130 Thompson Road, Z-12-16, Class Noise Classification.pdf

14.4
BY-LAW 017-2023 OPA - Fieldgate - Bronte & Louis St Laurent, Z-17-21(24T-21005-M)

This item has attachments. 
1.017-2023 OPA - Fieldgate - Bronte - Louis St Laurent, Z-17-21(24T-21005-M).pdf

14.5
BY-LAW 018-2023 Amend Zoning By-law 016-2014, Fieldgate - Bronte & Louis St Laurent Z-17-21

This item has attachments. 
1.018-2023 Amend Zoning By-law 016-2014, Fieldgate - Bronte - Louis St Laurent Z-17-21.pdf

14.6
BY-LAW 019-2023 General Signing By-law - March 6, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.019-2023 General Signing By-law March 6, 2023.pdf

14.7
BY-LAW 020-2023 Confirm Proceedings By-law - March 6, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.020-2023 Confirm Proceedings By-law March 6, 2023.pdf

15.
ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business to discuss the Acting Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.

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