Council Meeting

[147-25] WHEREAS since October 2023, escalating violence in Gaza has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with reports estimating that over 62,000 Palestinians have been killed, including more than 18,800 children; AND WHEREAS over the same period, every hospital in Gaza has been damaged or destroyed, severely limiting access to life-saving medical care; AND WHEREAS more than 400 aid workers and numerous journalists (the highest number killed across modern conflicts combined) have lost their lives while serving in the region; AND WHEREAS the blockade of medical supplies, food, baby formula, and essential humanitarian aid since March 2025 has intensified the suffering of civilians, constituting a deepening humanitarian emergency; AND WHEREAS these actions have prompted international concern regarding violations of international humanitarian law, including the indiscriminate targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure; AND WHEREAS many Milton residents have family and community ties to those affected and are calling for urgent humanitarian action; AND WHEREAS municipalities across Canada have historically played a role in advocating for human rights, peace, and the protection of civilians; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Mayor, on behalf of the Town of Milton council, write a letter to the Government of Canada urging the establishment of a full two-way arms embargo to end both the export and import of all military goods between Canada and Israel; and, That the lette

[150-25] THAT Council consider the request received from the Board of Directors for Milton Hydro Holdings Inc. in relation to the creation of a Trust in order to exit the Federal Payment-in-lieu of Tax regime. THAT Milton Hydro Holding Inc. be authorized to undertake the necessary actions to constitute a Trust, for the purposes of, and in manner that is consistent with, the correspondence from the Chair of Milton Hydro Holdings on behalf of the Milton Hydro Holdings Board (dated October 3, 2025). THAT Milton Hydro Holding Inc. be authorized to execute any agreements required to establish the Trust, subject to legal review. THAT Milton Hydro Holding Inc. be authorized to exit Milton Hydro Services Inc. from the payment-in-lieu of tax regime. THAT Milton Hydro Holding Inc. be authorized to transition Milton Hydro Services Inc. to ENDVR Energy as outlined in the correspondence from the Chair of Milton Hydro Holdings on behalf of the Milton Hydro Holdings Board (dated October 3, 2025). THAT the establishment of the Trust and transition to ENDVR Energy be reflected in the Shareholder Direction as part of the next consolidated update. *This recommendation varies from the recommendation contained in the Report.

[151-25] WHEREAS the number of e-scooter users has increased in the Province, including throughout the Regional and Halton, over recent years; AND WHEREAS e-scooter use in Ontario is legislated under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, which does not permit them on roadways or sidewalks and requires riders under 18 to wear a helmet ; AND WHEREAS the Province has undertaken an e-scooter pilot project in relation to e-scooters, which pilot was originally expected to conclude in 2025 and is now expected to conclude in 2029. The Ministry of Transportation has established a set of guidelines for municipalities wishing to allow e-scooters on their roads trails and pathways, including specific requirements for e-scooter design, operation, and rider behavior under the pilot program ; AND WHEREAS coordination of the Halton municipalities would allow residents and enforcement officials to have consistency between neighbouring municipalities; AND WHEREAS Public Health Ontario has identified commonly reported injuries as a result of e-scooters to include fractures, brain injuries and concussions, lacerations, spinal injuries and intra-cranial hemorrhages; AND WHEREAS there have been a number of complaints made by residents about the unsafe and unpredictable manner in which e-scooters are used, the age of the users and lack of use of helmets; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Milton engage in discussions at the Regional level to determine if there is an interest in exploring similar and comp

[152-25] WHEREAS illegal U-turn activity has been on the rise for several years in Milton, putting those who perform this unlawful act as well as oncoming traffic, pedestrians and cyclists at risk of injury or death; AND WHEREAS illegal U-turn activity also slows the flow of traffic through an intersection and, ultimately, congests that intersection; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Town of Milton staff be directed to review those major intersections under its jurisdiction across the community and report back to Milton Council before October 2026 with its recommendations for U-turn signage, an implementation plan and a proposed costing for consideration in the 2027 Capital Budget; AND, FURTHER, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT Town of Milton staff be directed to request that the Regional Municipality of Halton also give consideration to reviewing those major intersections under its jurisdiction across the community and undertake a similar program for U-turn signage at those locations. AND, FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this notice of motion be circulated for their information and consideration to Gary Carr, Chairman, the Regional Municipal of Halton; Andrew Farr, Chief Administrative Officer, the Regional Municipality of Halton; and Lee Ann Jones, Commissioner of Public Works, the Regional Municipality of Halton.

[153-25] WHEREAS parks serve as important community gathering spaces that support social interaction, healthy active living, recreation, and the sense of a complete community within neighbourhoods; AND WHEREAS the Town of Milton’s current Official and Secondary Plans identify the need and importance of accessible public spaces and complete community design principles, with provision for village squares and neighbourhood parks; AND WHEREAS Ward 3 continues to experience growth and intensification, creating a need for additional accessible open space and community focal points; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to investigate opportunities for the acquisition or creation of additional village squares within Ward 3, specifically in the neighbourhoods located on the east side of Regional Road 25, bounded by Louis St. Laurent Avenue to the north, Britannia Road to the south, and west of Fifth Line. AND THAT the investigation and staff direction shall include: Identification of potential sites and/or partnerships that could support the development of new village squares, and/or neighbourhood parks; Consideration of land acquisition, development, or redevelopment opportunities through current or future planning processes; and An outline of potential funding sources and implementation mechanisms. A process to avoid, where feasible in the future, land swaps that would result in a reduction in the number of village squares and/or neighbourhood parks within a given Town of Milton s

[155-25] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report COMS-013-25 (Council, 3 Nov 2025) be approved.

[156-25] THAT By-law Numbers 095-2025, through to and including Bylaw 100-2025, 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

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 Advocacy for Humanitarian Action and Federal Policy Reform Regarding the Situation in Gaza Motion

[139-25] 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 Advocacy for Humanitarian Action and Federal Policy Reform Regarding the Situation in Gaza Motion. In Favour (9) Councillor Ali, Councillor Best, Councillor Malboeuf, Gordon A. Krantz, Councillor Challinor, Councillor Ijaz, Councillor Marshall, Councillor Khalqi, and Councillor Minakakis

[140-25] BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of delegations for Item 9.8. Hanya Kaoud Salman Khalid Maliha Khan Ahmed Khurran Musti Khan Ibrahim Baig Rabbi David Mivasair Basmah Ramandan Amina Khan Danielle Keenan Richard Robertson

[141-25] THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.3 be approved.

[142-25] THAT Development Services Report DS-061-25 (Council, 3 Nov 2025) be received for information

[143-25] THAT Development Services Report DS-062-25 (Council, 3 Nov 2025) be received for information.

[144-25] THAT Development Services Report DS-059-25 (Council, 3 Nov 2025) be received for information.

[145-25] THAT Development Services Report DS-058-2025 be received for information.

[146-25] THAT Development Services Report DS-060-2025 be received for information

[148-25] THAT the operating report for the nine months ending September 2025 along with a projected surplus of $3.6 million be received for information

[149-25] THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined in Schedule A; AND THAT the contract increase for Cloud Data Storage Services to Microsoft Corporation in the total estimated amount of $90,000 (exclusive of HST) be approved, as outlined in Schedule B; AND THAT the contract increase for Property Negotiations for Appleby Line Phase 3 to S. Spera & Associates in the total estimated amount of $17,500 (exclusive of HST) be approved, as outlined in Schedule C; AND THAT staff be delegated authority for up to a 10% contingency award(s) for any remaining property negotiation service costs associated with Appleby Line Phase 3 that are required to project completion, as outlined in Schedule C; AND THAT the contract increase for the 2023 Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Aqua Tech Solutions in the total estimated amount of $135,355 (exclusive of HST) be approved, as outlined in Schedule D; AND THAT staff be delegated authority for up to a 10% contingency award(s) for any remaining storm sewer rehabilitation service costs that are required to project completion, as outlined in Schedule D; AND THAT the award made under delegated authority for a Peer Review Assignment for 8329 Esquesing Line to WSP Canada Inc. in the amount of $53,653 (exclusive of HST) be received for information, as outlined in Schedule E; AND THAT the contract increase made under delegated authority for the Locution Fire Station Alerting System to Kelcom Radio Solutions in the amoun