Council Meeting

[157-25] WHEREAS the Region of Waterloo recently implemented a Roundabout Pedestrian Safety Pilot-Program that has made safety improvements at several major roundabouts, which has resulted in less-intrusive speed cushions, raised pedestrian crosswalks, and other measures being installed, AND WHEREAS an average of 1,172 pedestrian crossings occurred, during several two-week monitoring periods within the Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) at the Louis St. Laurent Avenue and Kennedy Circle roundabout, with the highest recorded pedestrian count being 2,001 crossings, AND WHEREAS five (5) reportable collisions have occurred in the last three years at the roundabout located at Bronte Street South and Etheridge Avenue, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff reach out to the Region of Waterloo to understand any pertinent information regarding their pilot program for safety improvements at major roundabouts and following that consultation implement a similar pilot-program at the roundabouts located at Louis St. Laurent Avenue & Kennedy Circle and at Bronte Street South & Etheridge Avenue, AND THAT the 2026 Capital Project C400126 - Traffic Calming be increased by $100,000 to install traffic calming measures at the roundabouts at Louis St. Laurent Avenue & Kennedy Circle and at Bronte Street South & Etheridge Avenue, funded from the Project Variance Reserve through a return of $100,000 in funding from the 2025 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Turkey Solution Capital Project C400132.

[158-25] WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has repealed municipal authority to operate Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) programs, resulting in the cancellation of all ASE initiatives and rendering the 2025 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Turnkey Solution Capital Project C400132 unable to proceed, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT a new capital project(s) for a Traffic Safety Outreach Pilot-Program be added to the 2026 Capital Budget in the amount of $914,804, to fund four (4) full-time Traffic Safety Officers (TSOs) for a 21-month period along with 2 Traffic Safety Vehicles, AND THAT the pilot program be funded from the Project Variance Reserve through a return of funding of $914,804 from the 2025 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Turnkey Solution Capital Project C400132, AND THAT the intent of this program is to develop a comprehensive safety outreach program that actively engages pedestrians and local schools to promote education and awareness around traffic safety from a pedestrian perspective including targeted campaigns, roadside traffic safety education, interactive sessions, and community events designed to equip both students and residents with the knowledge and confidence to navigate crossings and roadways safely, AND THAT this pilot-program be approved in principle subject to approval of a staff report in 2026 outlining proposed outcomes, performance measures and how the program will achieve the best possible results for the municipality. To support the development of an actio

[159-25] BE IT RESOLVED THAT funding of $25,000 be provided to the Halton Agricultural Society to support a 2026 Canada Day celebration, on terms that are aligned with the guidelines of the Milton Community Fund, and with funding provided from the Ontario Lottery Corporation Proceeds Reserve Fund.

[160-25] THAT the incremental transfer to reserve of $750,000 to reduce the infrastructure deficit be removed from 2026 Operating Budget, and that an additional $170,000 be transferred from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to the Operating Budget in 2026.

[161-25] THAT the operating budget be increased on a one-time basis in 2026 by $256,692 to fund six (6) additional seasonal parks maintenance staff for five months along with increased materials, tools and operating costs of additional vehicles and equipment, funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve in 2026 such that there will be no impact to property tax rates, AND THAT two new capital projects be added to the 2026 Capital Budget for a ¾ Ton Pick Up Truck and a Trailer in the amounts of $99,572 and $10,481 respectively, funded from the Equipment Replacement Reserve, AND THAT the intent of this project will be to provide, in the year 2026, beautification and maintenance of parks, boulevards, medians, public spaces and shall focus on enhancing the overall appeal of public spaces throughout the Town of Milton.

[162-25] THAT staff be directed to present a report to Council in advance of the 2027 Budget Call Report in order to outline various levels of potential additional investment in the Town’s Licensing and Enforcement service area. That report should evaluate, amongst other considerations, the following: A summary of existing staffing levels and enforcement volumes that have been provided over a 3 year period; The amount of resources that would be provided for at various levels of additional investment (with differentiation of full time vs. part time Municipal License and Enforcement Officers (MLEO) if applicable); Various options on how those resources could be utilized during the week (with differentiation between weekdays, weeknights, overnight and weekends); Identification of any potential implications with respect to the required fleet, supervisory or other support services for the MLEO positions created; Funding opportunities, including any potential incremental fine and penalty revenue, to help mitigate the potential impact on the Town’s tax levy; Any potential metrics or outcomes that may be associated with the various levels of investment that are presented in the report (including any potential benefits to other Town services or programs that may result from the additional MLEO resources).

[163-25] THAT staff be directed to present a report to Council in Q1 2026 that outlines the requirements to implement Municipal Licensing and Enforcement services on Sunday at a comparable level of service as is currently provided on Saturdays (i.e. part time officer coverage from 7:00am to 7:00pm). AND THAT the report presented by staff include a potential implementation plan that would see the service expansion to Sunday implemented in 2026, as well as potential funding sources for the initial introduction of the service, including any potential program revenue as well as the potential use of 2025 Operating Budget Surplus until such time that the cost can be reflected in a future budget process.

[165-25] THAT the 2026 Capital Budget with a gross amount of $ 125,752,623 including debenture financing of $2,500,000, as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report be received for review and any amendments made by Council; THAT the 2027-2035 Capital Forecast with a gross amount of $1,495,168,581 as outlined in Appendix 3 of this report be received for review and any amendments made by Council; THAT in accordance with s.s. 5(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and S. 5 of Ontario Regulation 82/98, it is Council’s clear intention that any eligible excess capacity provided by the 2026 Capital Program will be paid for by future development charges; THAT any donations, grants or subsidies applied in the 2026 capital program to projects with development charges funding are to offset the non-growth related costs of those projects unless otherwise specified; THAT the 2026 Operating Budget for Town and Library resulting in a net tax levy of $ 122,994,886 assuming 3.30% net assessment growth, as outlined on Appendix 4 of this report, save and except the portion related to Seniors Programs Salaries and Benefits, be received for review and any amendments made by Council; THAT the 2026 Operating Budget for Seniors Programs Salaries and Benefits, in the amount of $69,813, be received for review and any amendments made by Council; THAT if the actual net taxable assessment growth is different than 3.30%, any increase in the tax dollars generated from the Town portion of assessment growth for 2026 ta

[166-25] THAT the compliance report for the expenses excluded from the 2026 budget outlined in report ES-050-25 (Council, 1 Dec 2025) be approved as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284-09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.

[167-25] THAT By-law Number 101-2025, 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.