2024-12-09 at 19:00. What was moved that evening, who moved it, and which applications and projects it touched — with a link to the Town’s own minutes for every item.
[183-24] 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
[184-24] 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 (Council, 9 Dec 2024).
Carried
[185-24] THAT Community Fund application number 34 contained in Schedule C be approved.
Carried
[186-24] THAT Staff Report
DS-081-24 (Council, 9 Dec 2024) 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 (Council, 9 Dec 2024) 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 (Council, 9 Dec 2024) for Council adoption;
Carried
[188-24] 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 T
Carried
[189-24] 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 c
Carried
[190-24] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report
CORS-033-24 (Council, 9 Dec 2024) be approved.
Carried
[191-24] 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
Motions that run the meeting rather than decide anything — approving the agenda, receiving a report, adjourning. Listed apart from the decisions and never added to them, because approving a consent agenda and approving an Official Plan amendment are not the same act.