Council Meeting

[054-25] THAT the Zero-Emission Bus Feasibility Strategy and Fleet Transition Plan be received.

[055-24] THAT Development Services Report DS-029-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024) outlining application for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the construction of a threestorey 27-unit stacked townhouse building, amend the parking rates for the proposed stacked townhouse and apartment buildings and increase the maximum gross floor area for accessory buildings, BE APPROVED; AND THAT staff be authorized to amend Official Plan Amendment No. 81 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-029-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024) 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-029-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024) for Council Adoption; AND FURTHER THAT the Town Clerk forward a copy of Report DS-029-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024) and the decision to the Region of Halton for their information.

[056-24] THAT the updated Land Conveyance for Park or Other Public Recreational Purposes By-law attached in Appendix A be approved.

[058-24] THAT Council approve the Financial Incentive for Rental and Affordable Housing program as outlined in Appendix A; AND THAT the program be valid and applicable for building permits issued on or after January 1, 2024 until March 31, 2026; AND THAT Council approve a new 2-year contract Affordable Housing Project Manager position to act as a dedicated staff resource for the implementation of a new Affordable Housing Strategy; AND THAT Council approve a new capital project, C90030224 Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Initiatives, in the amount of $1,349,300 to be funded from the Housing Accelerator Fund Grant. *This recommendation varies from the recommendation contained in Staff Report CORS-015-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024).

[059-24] THAT Council direct Staff to assess, through the new Official Plan project, the potential to broaden the range of permitted housing types and generally allowing four storeys within 800 metres walking distance of higher order transit lines.

[060-24] THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A. THAT the tender for the 2024 Expanded Asphalt Program be awarded to Cox Construction Limited in the total amount of $1,645,849 (excl. HST) as outlined in Schedule B. THAT the tender for the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program be awarded to Associated Paving & Materials Ltd. in the total amount of $4,193,274 (excl. HST) as outlined in Schedule C. THAT the tender for the Reconstruction of Burnhamthorpe Road (Expanded Asphalt) be awarded to Four Seasons Site Development Ltd. in the total amount of $1,082,466 (excl. HST) as outlined in Schedule D. THAT the contract increase for Contract Administration of High Point Road Rehabilitation (Regional Road 25 to Parkhill Drive) to GM Blue Plan in the amount of $20,400 (excl. HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule E. THAT the Manager, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management be authorized to execute the contract extension, as outlined by the purchasing by-law, and the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign any required paperwork.

[061-24] THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net decrease of $1,627,044 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report CORS-010-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024), be approved; THAT the capital projects identified as pending closure in Appendix B, with an approved budget totalling $33,738,262 be closed; THAT a funding adjustment be approved on previously closed capital project C24002721 – Radio Communications to increase Provincial Grant funding on the project by $188,125 and return funding to the project variance account. THAT $1,500,000 from the Infrastructure Renewal – Roads and Structures reserve and $1,500,000 from the Infrastructure Renewal Recreation, Facilities, and other reserve be transferred to the Project Variance Account.

[062-24] THAT the 2023 Financial Statements be prepared on the basis of the year-end transactions set out in report CORS-013-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024); THAT staff be directed to fund the 2023 deficit, estimated at $227,189, through a transfer of funds from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.

[063-24] THAT the Milton Small Grant Program be approved for annual continuance; AND THAT the annual allotment from the Milton Community Fund be maintained at $75,000; AND THAT the Director, Recreation and Culture be authorized to make minor amendments to the Milton Small Grant Program guidelines.

[064-24] WHEREAS; in 2010, Council approved a zoning by-law amendment application (Town File Z.12/10) to facilitate the development of a six-storey condominium apartment building located at 33 Whitmar Street; AND WHEREAS , through this rezoning, the applicant committed to preserving the existing heritage house located on the site, known as the “Harrison House” to be used as amenity space for the condominium residents; AND WHEREAS , the upkeep of the heritage house is causing an undue financial burden to the condominium corporation; AND WHEREAS , the condominium corporation is now considering submitting a rezoning application to the Town, seeking permission to allow office use within the heritage house to enable future lease opportunities; with no new development being proposed; AND WHEREAS , the condominium corporation is now committed to designating the “Harrison House” under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, which would protect the house from demolition; AND WHEREAS , the condominium corporation is seeking relief from fees associated with a rezoning application; AND WHEREAS , Section 69(2) of the Planning Act provides a municipal council with the discretion to reduce or waive such fees where they are satisfied that it would be unreasonable for the applicant to be required to pay the fees set out in the Bylaw; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to bring forward a report outlining the basis for the Town’s current fees, as well as a recommendation to Council on appropri

[065-24] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-018-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024) be approved.

[066-24] THAT By-law Numbers 030-2024, through to and including Bylaw 036-2024, 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.

[052-24] THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.6 be approved.

[053-24] THAT Report DS-030-24 (Council, 15 Apr 2024), with respect to Town initiated draft Official Plan and Urban Zoning By-law amendments regarding additional residential units in the Town’s Urban Area, be received for information; and THAT Council directs Staff to draft amendments to the Official Plan and the Rural Zoning By-law to allow additional/accessory residential units within the Town’s Rural Area where permitted by provincial policies.