Council Meeting

[073-26] THAT Clause 12 of the motion be amended with the following revised wording: THAT the by-law on tonight’s agenda regarding the extension of, and revisions to, Development Charge By-law 045-21 with a revised expiry date of December 31, 2026, be considered; and THAT Clause 13 of the motion be amended with the following revised wording: THAT the by-law on tonight’s agenda regarding the establishment of a new Development Charge By-law for the Town of Milton, with a revised effective date as of December 31, 2026, be considered.

[074-26] THAT the Development Charge Background Study dated December 19, 2025, as well as the addendums dated March 13, 2026, April 1, 2026, and April 17, 2026, included herein as Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 be received in accordance with Section 10 of the Development Charges Act, 1997; AND THAT the capital project listing as set out in Chapter 5 of the Development Charge Background Study dated December 19, 2026, as amended by the addendums dated March 13, 2026, April 1, 2026, and April 17, 2026, be adopted subject to further annual review during the capital budget process; AND THAT Milton Council hereby expresses its intention that the development-related costs identified as post period benefit be paid for subsequently by development charges or other similar charges; AND THAT the assumptions contained in the Development Charge Background Study dated December 19, 2026, as amended by the addendums dated March 13, 2026, April 1, 2026, and April 17, 2026, be adopted as an ‘anticipation’ with respect to capital grants, subsidies and other contributions; AND THAT Milton Council hereby confirms that no further public meeting is required pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997; AND THAT Milton Council has considered the matter of area rating and directs that a single area-specific charge be imposed for stormwater monitoring for areas within the Town subject to a stormwater monitoring program; AND THAT the Local Service Policy that is attached as Appendix 8 be approved; AND

[075-26] THAT the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated December 19, 2025, included herein as Attachment 1, be received in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act, 1990. AND THAT the Town adopt the approach to calculate the community benefits charge on an area-specific basis as set out in the Community Benefits Charge (CBC) Strategy dated December 19, 2025. AND THAT the Town adopt the approach to utilize community benefits charge revenue for the capital cost related to land for parks required to accommodate growth in high-density units that is in excess of land dedicated or provided via cash-in-lieu payments under sections 42 or 51 of the Planning Act, and for capital costs related to undertaking CBC strategies. AND THAT the capital costs considered in Chapter 4 of the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated December 19, 2025 be endorsed, with annual review and approval through the capital budget process. AND THAT Council has determined that sufficient public consultation has been undertaken in relation to the passing of a Community Benefits Charge By-law in accordance with Section 37(10) of the Planning Act. AND THAT a new Community Benefits Charge Reserve Fund be created with an effective date that is aligned with the new Community Benefits Charge By-law. AND THAT the Parking DC monies held within the Property Transactions Reserve Fund be transferred to the Community Benefits Charge Reserve Fund to be used, where possible, for the same purpose for which it was collected.

[076-26] THAT Council support the proposed changes to the Halton Hamilton Source Protection Plan.

[077-26] THAT Staff Report DS-033-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the approval of the proposed development BE APPROVED; AND THAT, Staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 98 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-033-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) for Council adoption at the June 22, 2026 meeting of Council; 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-033-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) for Council adoption at the June 22, 2026 meeting of Council.

[078-26] THAT Staff Report DS-034-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the approval of the proposed development BE APPROVED; AND THAT, Staff be authorized to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 99 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix 1 to Report DS-034-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) for Council adoption at the June 22, 2026 meeting of Council; 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-034-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) for Council adoption at the June 22, 2026 meeting of Council.

[079-26] THAT Council receive this report for information.

[080-26] THAT the final tax rate by-law on today’s agenda be considered for approval.

[082-26] THAT the Procurement By-law and the Banking Signing Authority Bylaws on the Council meeting agenda be considered for approval.

[083-26] WHEREAS Fourth Line between Louis St. Laurent Avenue and Britannia Road is a key corridor serving growing residential communities, with increasing traffic; AND WHEREAS adequate street lighting is a fundamental public safety requirement that supports visibility, crime prevention, and safe mobility for all users; AND WHEREAS the obligation to design and install streetlighting infrastructure along this corridor rests with the developer under existing development agreements; AND WHEREAS the developer has failed to deliver the required streetlighting within a reasonable timeframe, despite ongoing growth and occupancy in the surrounding area; AND WHEREAS Council has a responsibility to act in the interest of public safety while also ensuring that contractual obligations are met and enforced; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to update the Town’s standard subdivision agreement to include a requirement that the developer install all required streetlighting infrastructure prior to any roads being opened for public use within the subject development; AND THAT the developer be provided written notice to complete the installation of streetlights along Fourth Line between Louis St. Laurent Avenue and Britannia Road, including submission of the design application to Milton Hydro, by May 25, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Town; AND THAT should the developer fail to meet this deadline, Council authorize Town staff to proceed with completing the outstanding streetlight

[084-26] THAT Milton Council convene into confidential session to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board in respect to a Quarterly Legal Update, proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of lands for Civic Precinct and personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to 2026 Milton Sports Hall of Fame Inductees.

[085-26] THAT Council resume in open session.

[086-26] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-011-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) be approved.

[087-26] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report ES-031-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) be approved.

[088-26] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report COMS-004-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) be approved.

[089-26] THAT By-law Numbers 028-2026 through to and including Bylaw 044-2026, as amended 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.

[068-26] 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 by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to Fourth Line Streetlights.

[069-26] 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 consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to Fourth Line Streetlights. Res. 070-26 Moved by Councillor Best Seconded by Councillor Malboeuf THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.6 be approved.

[071-26] THAT Development Services Report DS-030-2026 be received for information.

[072-26] THAT Development Services Report DS-031-26 (Council, 11 May 2026) be received for information.

[081-26] THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined in Schedule A; AND THAT the proposal award for Consulting Services for a Town Wide Parking Strategy survey to CIMA Canada Inc. in the amount of $160,820 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule B; AND THAT the proposal award for Office Space Furniture and Related Services to Staples Professional Inc. in the estimated amount of $879,128 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule C; AND THAT the single source award for replacement Ice Resurfacer Battery System to EnerSys in the amount of $36,985 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule D; AND THAT the contract increase for Ontario Street Rehabilitation project to GEI Consultants in the amount of $67,500 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule E; AND THAT staff be delegated the authority for up to a 10% contingency award(s) for any remaining consulting services costs associated with the Ontario Street Rehabilitation project that are required to project completion, as outlined in Schedule E; AND THAT the contract award made under delegated authority for the Jasper Street Reconstruction project (contractor) to Royal Ready Ltd. in the amount of $164,218 (exclusive of HST), be received for information as outlined in Schedule F; AND THAT the contract award made under delegated authority for the Jasper Street Reconstruction Project (consultant) to CIMA Canada Inc. in the amount of $80,311 (excl