Council Meeting

[080-2023] THAT Council resume in open session.

[081-2023] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report DS- 031-23 be approved.

[082-2023] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report ES- 007-23 be approved.

[083-2023] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report ES- 003-23 be approved.

[085-2023] THAT the draft audited Financial Statements for the Town of Milton and Boards be approved.

[087-2023] 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-20004/M); AND THAT applications to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a mid-rise residential apartment building BE APPROVED; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 73 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 Commissioner of Development services forward this report to the Provincial Ministers of Health, Education, Transportation and Infrastructure and Metrolinx with a request to review and plan for future Milton District Hospital, school, and transportation expansions; AND FURTHER THAT the Commissioner of Development Services forward a copy of this Report and Decision to the Region of Halton for their information.

[088-2023] THAT Council takes the following actions regarding the creation and operation of Halton Digital Access Services Corporation (“HDASC”): (a) Adopt the business case and receive the results of public consultation as described in this report; (b) Approve the creation of a Municipal Services Corporation (“MSC”) to be known as “Halton Digital Access Services Corporation” to operate the businesses as described in this report, and approve the subscription of shares of HDASC by the Municipality; (c) As required by subsection 7(1) of Ontario Regulation 599/06 (Municipal Services Corporations) as a condition of creating a MSC, adopt the Asset Transfer Policy as described in this report (and included as Appendix A); (d) Authorize the CAO (or designate) to act as an incorporator of HDASC and the Municipality’s representative on the HDASC Board of Directors; (e) Approve the Municipality entering into the following agreements described in this report: i. Unanimous Shareholders Agreement; ii. HDASC Municipal Pole License Agreement; and iii.Any related ancillary agreements the CAO deems are reasonably required for the creation or operation of HDASC, (f) Approve the Municipality, as a shareholder of HDASC, to authorize HDASC to enter into: i. Unanimous Shareholders Agreement; ii.HDASC Municipal Pole License Agreements; and iii. Related ancillary agreements the CAO deems are reasonably required for the creation or operation of HDASC, (g) Delegate to the CAO (or designate) the authority to execu

[089-2023] THAT Council endorse the action plan and growth targets that will be included as part of the Town’s HAF Application including the seven (7) specific initiatives that have been identified to grow housing supply and speed up housing approvals. AND THAT the Commissioner of Development Services be authorized to submit an application for the HAF Program on behalf of the Town of Milton as outlined in this report, and that the Commissioner of Development Services in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to make any further adjustments required in their sole discretion. AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements that are required in relation to this funding program.

[090-2023] THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A; THA T the award of the proposal for the Town (the lessor) to enter into a 21-year less one day lease agreement with Razor Management Inc. (the lessee) for a Seasonal Air Supported Structure and Dome Operator Services be approved as outlined in Schedule B. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement outlined with Razor Management Inc., as well as an amended lease agreement with the Halton Catholic District School Board, as outlined in Appendix B and subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Community Services and the Town’s legal counsel. THAT the award of the proposal for the services of an Integrity Commissioner to SC Consulting in the estimated amount of $57,372 (exclusive of HST) for the period July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027 be approved as outlined in Schedule C. THAT staff be delegated the authority to extend the contract with SC Consulting for up to four (4) additional one-year periods as outlined in Schedule C. THAT the award of the tender for the construction of Walker Neighbourhood Park to Melfer Construction Inc. in the total amount of $1,928,000 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule D. THAT the single source award to WSP for third party consulting review related to Site Alteration files in the estimated amount of $150,000 (exclusive of HST) for a contract term ending December 31, 2024 be approved as outlined in Sche

[091-2023] WHEREAS the Town supports clean-up efforts by providing supplies and coordinating litter pick-ups on an as-needed basis; AND WHEREAS Milton community groups, individual residents and local businesses are increasingly interested in participating in clean-up initiatives as their contribution towards keeping Milton beautiful while demonstrating environmental responsibility; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT , the Town of Milton establish a formal Adopt A Park/Road program, to support and acknowledge volunteers who regularly clean up designated areas throughout the municipality; AND FURTHER, THAT Town staff present the program plan and proposed budget to Milton Council in advance of the 2024 budget deliberations based on a Spring 2024 program implementation.

[092-2023] WHEREAS ethical behaviour and respectful civil discourse are fundamental to maintaining public respect for our democratic institutions; WHEREAS in recent years incidents of disrespectful, uncivil, and egregious conduct by council members in some municipalities in Ontario have occurred that have clearly concerned the public, municipal staff, and elected members of councils; WHEREAS while municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of council member behaviour, municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct; WHEREAS without adequate tools to enforce compliance with our Codes of Conduct and to discipline members found to have violated them, municipal councils have found themselves unable to meet public expectations; WHEREAS Bill 5 , the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act would both hold accountable and protect all municipal officials and require Councillors to: Comply with the workplace violence and harassment policies of the municipality they represent; Permit municipalities to direct the lntegrity Commissioner to apply to the court to vacate a member's seat for failing to comply with the municipality's workplace violence and harassment policies; and Restrict officials whose seat has been vacated from seeking immediate subsequent re-election. WHEREAS Bill 5 reflects the significant joint work undertaken by AMO and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on this impo

[093-2023] WHEREAS Section 107 of the Municipal Act, 2001 allows municipalities to provide grants on such terms as the Council considers appropriate for purposes that Council considers to be in the interests of the municipality; AND WHEREAS the Destination Campbellville Community Association (DCCA) is a non-profit community organization that was formed with a vision of making Campbellville and the surrounding area one of the best communities in Ontario in which to live; AND WHEREAS the DCCA, in partnership with the Woodbine Entertainment Group and Woodbine Mohawk Racetrack, have been selected to host an RCMP Musical Ride on September 19th and 21st, 2023; AND WHEREAS 2023 marks the RCMP’s 150th anniversary and the RCMP have chosen Campbellville to be the only GTA stop on their cross-country tour; AND WHEREAS this event will not be eligible for the 2023 Milton Small Grant Program as it is expected to require paid admission for attendees over 12 years of age, in order to mitigate the costs of holding the event; AND WHEREAS The DCCA will require financial support in order to host the RCMP Musical Ride event and maximize the national and international exposure for Campbellville and Milton, and to host an expected attendance of over 5000 people to event; AND WHEREAS Through the Milton Culture Plan, the Town of Milton's Strategic vision includes consideration for community placemaking and events which "strengthen culture-led economic and social development" (Milton Culture Plan - Here to Stay"

[095-2023] WHEREAS the Town of Milton supports the efficient and sustainable movement of people and goods within and beyond its municipal borders, with an intent to ultimately build a community that amplifies transit as a primary means of movement, while making owning a motor vehicle a choice. AND WHEREAS the Town of Milton recognizes the importance of collaboration with Metrolinx, and the Ontario Government; to provide efficient transit connectivity and networks, as Milton residents use Milton Transit and GO bus and rail for employment, recreation and school purposes. AND WHEREAS recent service adjustments implemented by Metrolinx have resulted in prolonged trip duration, multiple service connections, and significant wait time between connections - between Milton and Toronto. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in light of these recent service changes that the Town of Milton Council continue to advocate on behalf of Milton residents for Metrolinx to reassess services changes and find long-term solutions that enable more coordination and better connectivity with local systems. AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor request a meeting with The Honourable Caroline Mulroney - Minister of Transportation; and, The Honourable Parm Gill - Minister of Red Tape Reduction and Member of Provincial Parliament for Milton, Phil Vester, President and CEO of Metrolinx, to discuss the current and future transit needs of Milton as a growing community, including continued collaboration toward improved interregional serv

[096-2023] THAT By-law Numbers 032-2023, 033-2023, 034-2023, 035-2023, 036-2023, 037-2023, 038-2023, 039-2023, 040-2023, 041-2023, 042-2023, 043-2023, 044-2023 & 045-2023, 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.

[084-2023] THAT Consent items 6.1 to 6.4 be approved.

[086-2023] THAT the presentation from the Halton Regional Police Service be received for information.

[094-2023] WHEREAS Procedure By-law 007-2019, provides that Notices of Motion shall not be discussed or debated upon introduction, but shall be included on the next regular Council meeting agenda for consideration; AND WHEREAS Section 7.9.3 of the Town of Milton Procedure By-Law 007-2019, as amended, permits a Notice of Motion to be considered upon its introduction by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members present; AND WHEREAS it is deemed impractical or not in the best interests of the Town of Milton to delay consideration; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules contained in Section 7.9 of Procedure By-law 007-2019, be waived to permit the introduction and consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to Metrolinx.