Council Meeting

[002-26] THAT after consideration of the submissions of the parties in relation to the complaint pertaining to the Education Development Charges for 110 Heslop Road, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton hereby determines that an error was made in the application of the Education Development Charge By-laws for both the Halton District School Board and the Halton District Catholic School Board. AND THAT the education development charges payable for the proposed additional residential unit to be constructed over the detached garage at 110 Heslop Road in the Town of Milton should be $0. In Favour (2) Councillor Ali, and Councillor Khalqi Opposed (6) Councillor Best, Councillor Malboeuf, Gordon A. Krantz, Councillor Challinor, Councillor Marshall, and Councillor Minakakis

[003-26] THAT the motion be amended by adding the following clause: THAT the Mayor be directed to correspond with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra and Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy to request an update to the Education Act to reflect the Development Charges Act exemption for Additional Residential Units; AND FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to the Honourable Zee Hamid, MPP for Milton; Curtis Ennis, Director of Education, Halton District School Board; and John Klein, Director of Education, Halton Catholic District School Board; AND FINALLY THAT any changes to Development Charges under the Education Act related to Additional Residential Units (ARUs) be retroactive from the date that the Development Charges Act was originally amended to address the Additional Residential Units (ARU), enabling applicants to seek relief from the education-related charges.

[004-26] THAT after consideration of the submissions of the parties in relation to the complaint pertaining to the Education Development Charges for 110 Heslop Road, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton hereby dismisses the complaint in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2.; THAT the Mayor be directed to correspond with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra and Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy to request an update to the Education Act to reflect the Development Charges Act exemption for Additional Residential Units; AND FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to the Honourable Zee Hamid, MPP for Milton; Curtis Ennis, Director of Education, Halton District School Board; and John Klein, Director of Education, Halton Catholic District School Board; AND FINALLY THAT any changes to Development Charges under the Education Act related to Additional Residential Units (ARUs) be retroactive from the date that the Development Charges Act was originally amended to address the Additional Residential Units (ARU), enabling applicants to seek relief from the education-related charges.

[007-26] THAT Report DS-003-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026) regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for additional residential units in the Rural Area be approved; AND THAT Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No. 94 attached as Appendix A to Report DS-003-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026); AND THAT Council enacts the Zoning By-law Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, attached as Appendix B to Report DS-003-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026).

[008-26] THAT Report DS-005-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026) regarding Zoning By-law Amendment for additional residential units in the Urban Area on lots with no municipal water or sewage servicing be approved; AND THAT Council enacts the Zoning By-law Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, attached as Appendix A to Report DS-005-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026)

[009-26] THAT Council endorse the proposed amendments to the Grand River Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report under the Clean Water Act, 2006 as outlined in report No.DS002-26”. AND THAT a copy of Report No. DS-002-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026) be forwarded to the Chair of the Lake Erie Source Protection Region for their information

[010-26] THAT for the year 2026, Milton Council waives the requirement that Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. (MHDI) maintain a current ratio above 1.1:1. AND THAT Milton Hydro Holdings Inc. (MHHI) be requested to prepare a long-term financial outlook (minimum 10 years) including forecasted spending needs, funding sources and relevant financial metrics, as well as any relevant benchmarking or industry standards, in order to inform a future assessment of the existing borrowing thresholds for MHDI.

[011-26] THAT the 2026 Business Plan and Budget for Halton Court Services (attached as Appendix A), including the transfers to/from reserve as presented, be approved.

[013-26] THAT the revised Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy, attached to this report, be approved.

[015-26] THAT Councillor George Minakakis be appointed to Milton Economic Development Advisory Committee (MEDAC), Conservation Halton Board of Directors and the Board of Management for the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA).

[017-26] WHEREAS Section 224 of the Ontario Municipal Act defines the role of Milton Council as being in a municipal government context, which is to represent the public, consider the municipal corporation's well-being, develop related policies, programs and services, and ensure administrative policies are in place; AND WHEREAS Section 3.2.1 of the Town of Milton's Procedural Bylaw defines the role of Milton Council as carrying out the responsibilities of the role of Council as described in the Municipal Act, uphold the by-laws and policies of the Corporation of the Town of Milton, and deliberate on the business submitted to Council; AND WHEREAS any matters that come before Milton Council that are not within the municipal realm may generate legal, operational and reputational risks to the Town of Milton; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Milton Council re-affirm its commitment to the principals of the Ontario Municipal Act and the Town of Milton's Procedural Bylaws; AND, FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Milton Council re-affirm that any items proposed to be placed on Milton Council's agenda have regard for Section 224 of the Ontario Municipal Act as well as Section 3.2.1 of the Town of Milton's Procedural Bylaw, otherwise it will be ruled out of order by the presiding officer under Section 9.7.1 of the Town's Procedural Bylaw; AND FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary by-law to amend Section 3.3.4 d) of the Town’s Procedure By-law to add the p

[018-26] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report COMS-001-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026) be approved.

[019-26] THAT By-law Numbers 001-2026 through to and including Bylaw 008-2026 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.

[001-26] THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.3 be approved.

[005-26] THAT Development Services Report DS-006-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026) be received for information.

[006-26] THAT Development Services Report be received for information.

[012-26] THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A; AND THAT the contract award for Consulting Services for the Omagh Neighbourhood Study to HDR Corporation in the amount of $509,097 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule B; AND THAT the contract award made under delegated authority for the Supply and Delivery of one (1) Fire Apparatus to City View Specialty Vehicles in the total amount of $2,879,805 (exclusive of HST) and two (2) Fire Apparatus to 1200 Degrees in the total amount of $3,773,840 (exclusive of HST), be received for information as outlined in Schedule C; AND THAT the Manager, Procurement be authorized to execute the contract(s), as outlined by the purchasing by-law, and the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign any required paperwork

[014-26] THAT Staff Report CORS-001-26 (Council, 26 Jan 2026) be received for information.

[016-26] 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 amend Section 3.3.4 d) of the Town’s Procedure By-law.