Council Meeting

[124-25] THAT the main motion be amended to include the wording replacements noted: WHEREAS the Town of Milton recently passed a by-law requiring registration and re inspection of Additional Residential Units (ARUs); AND WHEREAS concerns have been raised by residents regarding the retroactive application of this by-law to ARUs that were previously built to code, inspected, and approved by the Town; AND WHEREAS the intent of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, is to reduce barriers and support the creation of additional housing units across Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT staff be directed to report back as soon as possible on options to grandfather all previously approved and inspected ARUs from the new registration and reinspection requirements, while maintaining a registry based on existing Town records. THAT, if needed, if needed, Town staff give every consideration to extending the deadline for compliance to a date that follows an online/in-person public information session that is dedicated to fully educating the public about the ARU program; AND THAT the implementation of compliance deadlines in notices sent to residents be temporarily suspended until this report is received and Council has provided further direction. AND FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to develop a proactive strategy to identify the prevalence of illegal basement apartments/ARUs across the community and communicate simultaneously to all of them about the necessity of coming into com

[125-25] WHEREAS the Town of Milton recently passed a by-law requiring registration and inspection of Additional Residential Units (ARUs); AND WHEREAS concerns have been raised by residents regarding the retroactive application of this by-law to ARUs that were previously built to code, inspected, and approved by the Town; AND WHEREAS the intent of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, is to reduce barriers and support the creation of additional housing units across Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT , if needed, if needed, Town staff give every consideration to extending the deadline for compliance to a date that follows an online/in-person public information session that is dedicated to fully educating the public about the ARU program; AND FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to develop a proactive strategy to identify the prevalence of illegal basement apartments/ARUs across the community and communicate simultaneously to all of them about the necessity of coming into compliance immediately, in the interest of public safety; AND, FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to develop a proactive, multi-media communications program that is updated immediately as continuous improvements are made to the ARU program during the pilot program over the next three years so that all stakeholders are kept fully informed about its revised requirements. *This recommendation varies from the recommendation contained in the Notice of Motion.

[127-25] WHEREAS the Town of Milton is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient enforcement of municipal by-laws; AND WHEREAS repeated, unfounded, or frivolous complaints made to By-Law Enforcement, Fire Services, or other departments can place an undue burden on municipal resources; AND WHEREAS such complaints can negatively impact property owners who are in full compliance with Town by-laws, contributing to a sense of unfair treatment; AND WHEREAS other municipalities across Ontario have adopted formal vexatious or frivolous complaints policies to manage and respond to patterns of unreasonable behaviour in a consistent and equitable manner; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Council direct staff to include how frivolous, vexatious or repeated unfounded complaints are managed as part of the Town's Customer Code of Conduct review; and THAT , as part of that process, staff provide a recommendation to Council as to whether an independent vexatious complaint policy is required. *This recommendation varies from the recommendation contained in the Notice of Motion.

[128-25] THAT Staff Report DS-051-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025) outlining the Town-initiated amendment to the Town of Milton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to change the current Future Development (FD) zone to site-specific Residential Low Density 2 zones (RLD2*371 and RLD2*372) to allow existing properties within the area to develop in accordance with residential zoning, be approved; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Appendix 1 to Staff Report DS-051-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025) for Council adoption; AND FURTHER 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.

[129-25] THAT Staff Report DS-053-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025) 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 truck terminal and motor repair garage, be approved; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 93 in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-053-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025) for Council adoption; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning By-law in accordance with the proposed By-law attached as Appendix 2 to Report DS-053-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025) for Council adoption; AND FURTHER 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.

[130-25] THAT the borrowing limit for Milton Hydro Holdings Inc., as well as each of the subsidiaries Milton Hydro Distribution Inc., Milton Energy and Generation Solutions Inc., and Milton Hydro Services Inc., be updated as outlined in Schedule A to this report, effective immediately. AND THAT the borrowing limits outlined in Schedule 1 be reflected into the Shareholder Direction for Milton Hydro Holdings Inc. as part of the next consolidated update.

[131-25] THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net increase of $6,427,707 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report ES-043-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025), be approved; AND THAT the capital projects identified as pending closure in Appendix B, with an approved budget totalling $27,822,767 be closed; AND THAT a budget amendment be approved on previously closed capital project C46010322 – Tandem Axel Truck to increase budgeted expenditures by $10,341, funded from development charges. AND FURTHER THAT $9,500,000 be transferred from the Project Variance Reserve with $5,000,000 allocated the Infrastructure Renewal – Roads and Structures Reserve, $2,000,000 to the Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve, $1,500,000 allocated to the Infrastructure Renewal – Stormwater Reserve and $1,000,000 allocated to the Infrastructure Renewal – Recreation, Facilities Reserve.

[133-25] WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance o

[134-25] WHEREAS a rooming house, also known as a multi-tenant house, is a building where at least four rooms are rented out to individuals who do not live together as a single household, where tenants typically share common areas like kitchens and bathrooms. AND WHEREAS the Town has become aware that single detached dwellings are being improperly converted to rooming houses without a change of use permit issued under the Building Code Act and in contravention of the Zoning By-law which may leave residents vulnerable to injury or death in the event of fire. AND WHEREAS residents have raised ongoing concerns related to illegal parking, property congestion, and frequent noise disturbances associated with suspected unregulated rooming houses, which can negatively impact neighbourhood quality of life. AND WHEREAS it is paramount that regulations are put in into effect to adequately address the safety of the occupants, ensuring that these uses are consistent with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law permissions. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT that staff undertake a rooming house study, with a view to: Recommend regulatory controls to be implemented within the Zoning By-law framework, including establishing a definition of ‘boarding, lodging and rooming house’. Ensure that the definition is consistent with the definitions and regulations of the Ontario Building Code Act and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. Recommend Milton specific minimum standards for rooming houses such as the num

[135-25] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-012-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025) be approved.

[136-25] THAT By-law Numbers 079-2025, through to and including Bylaw 093-2025, 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.

[117-25] WHEREAS Procedure By-law 014-2024, 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 7.8.3 of the Town of Milton Procedure By-Law 014-2024, 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 7.8 of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the introduction and consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to Additional Residential Units. In Favour (7) Councillor Ali, Councillor Best, Gordon A. Krantz, Councillor Challinor, Councillor Ijaz, Councillor Marshall, and Councillor Khalqi

[118-25] WHEREAS Procedure By-law 014-2024, 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 7.8.3 of the Town of Milton Procedure By-Law 014-2024, 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 7.8 of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the introduction and consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to vexatious complaints. In Favour (7) Councillor Ali, Councillor Best, Gordon A. Krantz, Councillor Challinor, Councillor Ijaz, Councillor Marshall, and Councillor Khalqi

[119-25] BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of the following delegations for Items 9.9 and 9.11. Abdus Sammad Marina Huissoon Rachelle Orr Rick Di Lorenzo Lorna Wilson Peter Anderson Gary & Andrea Thomson Owais Tariq Owais Usman

[120-25] THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.6 be approved.

[121-25] THAT Development Services Report DS-050-25 (Council, 8 Sep 2025) be received for information.

[122-25] THAT the MTO presentation - Highway 401 Milton Improvements be received for information.

[132-25] THAT the proposal award for the Peer Review Roster to various vendors be approved, as outlined in Schedule A; AND THAT the contract renewal and extension for the Winter Control Program to Associated Paving and Blue Chip Building Restoration for 20 units in the estimated amount of $1,091,562 (exclusive of HST) be approved, as outlined in Schedule B; AND THAT the estimated cost of $1,078,065 (exclusive of HST) for the second year of the Winter Control Program that was awarded through tender 24-063 (22 units) to Ashland Paving, Associated Paving, Blue Chip Building Restoration and Sunrise Harvesting be received for information, as outlined in Schedule B; AND THAT the contract increase for site-to-site connectivity and business internet services to Bell Canada Inc. in the total estimated amount of $157,740 (exclusive of HST) be approved, as outlined in Schedule C; AND THAT the award made under delegated authority for the Tender Award for Stormwater Management Pond Rehabilitation to Greenspace Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,326,204 (exclusive of HST) be received for information, as outlined in Schedule D; AND THAT the emergency contract award for replacement of the snow dump pit heating coil at Milton Sports Centre to DBS Mechanical in the amount of $54,980 (exclusive of HST) be received for information, as outlined in Schedule E; AND FURTHER THAT the Manager, Procurement be authorized to execute the contract(s), as outlined by the purchasing by-law, and the Mayor and the T