Milton public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

Milton Council is reviewing multiple zoning by-law amendments for developments at Britannia Road, Steeles Avenue East, and Fifth Line, alongside notices of intention to designate two historic properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. These zoning changes could alter land use permissions and development timelines in those areas, while heritage designations protect specific buildings from alteration or demolition. The meeting also covers a $338,127 budget increase for an environmental servicing plan, post-secondary transit fare adjustments effective January 2024, and routine financial approvals.

• Zoning by-law amendments for Boyne Urban Development Inc. (8671 & 8751 Britannia Road), 150 Steeles Milton Inc. (150 Steeles Avenue East), and Menkes Milton Industrial Inc. (7472 Fifth Line)
• Notice of intention to designate the Jane McCann House at 94 Victoria Street and the Walter Dickin House at 200 Martin Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Budget increase of $338,127 (inclusive of HST) for the Trafalgar and Agerton Master Environmental Servicing Plan, with a contract increase to WSP of $261,981.90
• Post-secondary supplementary transit service adjustments, including fare and service changes effective January 2, 2024
• 2023 Milton Community Fund allocations and various purchasing approvals, including a new transit bus purchase and park play equipment contracts

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several minor variance applications for residential and commercial properties. These include requests for basement apartments, a second-storey addition, and adjustments to industrial developments. Some items also involve agricultural structures and parking changes.

• Employment subdivision flexibility at 6670-6790 Fifth Line
• Business park development at 905 & 955 James Snow Parkway
• Basement apartment applications for multiple residential addresses
• Second-storey addition at 320 Kingsleigh Court
• Agricultural accessory structure at 13344 Nassagaweya Esquesing Line

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Council Meeting

The Town of Milton Council is reviewing the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget. The presentation will be led by Glen Cowan, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Corporate Services.

• 2024 Capital and Operating Budget presentation
• Ontario Regulation 284-09 – Report for 2024 Budget
• By-law 091-2023 Confirm Proceedings By-law

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several minor variance applications. These include requests for basement accessory apartments, parking space adjustments, and building setbacks at various residential properties.

• Basement apartment and parking variances at 311 Cedar Hedge Road
• Single detached dwelling setback at 4250 Donaldson Lane
• Basement apartment and parking variances at 910 Magnolia Terrace
• Rear-yard deck projection variance at 1290 Raspberry Terrace
• Driveway parking width reduction at 1316 Hamman Way

Council Workshop

The Milton Council is holding an informal workshop to discuss the 2024 budget. Senior Town staff and representatives from local boards will provide presentations. No resolutions are scheduled to be passed during this meeting.

• Presentation on the 2024 Budget by senior Town staff and local board representatives

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing road safety updates, including four new 40km/h neighbourhood zones in Ward 4 and a $96,672 budget amendment for school zone flashers. They are also considering heritage designations for properties on Mill Street and Oak Street. Additionally, the agenda includes a zoning amendment for 150 Steeles Ave East.

• Implementation of four 40km/h Neighbourhood Zones in Ward 4
• $96,672 budget amendment for School Zone Flashers
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 150 Steeles Ave East
• Heritage designation notices for 133 Mill Street and 337 Oak Street
• By-law 088-2023 to regulate fireworks sale and discharge

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is considering several applications for minor variances. Many of these requests involve the construction of basement accessory apartments, including adjustments to parking requirements and entrance locations.

• Basement apartment parking variances at 629 Trudeau Drive, 588 Boyd Lane, 750 Fourth Line, 1231 McPherdan Lane, and 1412 Rose Way
• Basement apartment entrance variances at 442 Cedric Terrace, 406 Nakerville Crescent, and 1339 Chretien Street
• Conversion of heritage dwelling to accessory building at 11295 Guelph Line
• Second storey addition to detached garage at 13311 Sixth Line Nass
• Increased size and height for a pergola at 1379 Marshall Crescent

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a scope change and budget increase for the Britannia Secondary Plan. The agenda also includes public meetings regarding development applications at Derry Road West and Britannia Road, as well as discussions on fireworks regulations and intimate partner violence.

• Britannia Secondary Plan: $384,909 contract increase to Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
• Britannia Secondary Plan: $391,684 budget increase for professional fees
• Public Meeting: Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 8010-8015 Derry Road West by Milteron Developments Ltd.
• Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment for Mattamy (Milton West) Limited at Britannia Road and Regional Road 25
• Fireworks Sales, Distribution and Discharge Review

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is considering several minor variance requests for residential properties. These include proposals for accessory structures, detached garages, covered porches, mixed-use developments, and basement apartments.

• Minor variance for accessory structure at 48 Bardoe Cres
• Minor variance for detached garage at 267 Woodward Ave
• Minor variance for covered porch at 43 Barton Street
• Mixed-use development with 1,156 square metres of commercial use at 130 Thompson Road
• Denial of basement apartment and parking variance at 741 Scott Boulevard

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Council Meeting

The Milton Council is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment application from Mattamy (Milton West) Limited. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 Budget Call Report and discussions regarding the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere designation. Additionally, several by-laws related to traffic and highway reserves are up for consideration.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application by Mattamy (Milton West) Limited
• 2024 Budget Call Report presentation
• Review of the June 2023 Capital Variance Report
• Support for Niagara Escarpment Biosphere designation
• Amendments to the Uniform Traffic By-law

Council directed the Mayor to prepare the 2024 Proposed Budget with a residential property tax increase of approximately 9.5% on the Town portion. The meeting also included approvals for winter control contracts, road salt procurement, and a support resolution for the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere.

• Requested 2024 Proposed Operating Budget include ~9.5% residential property tax increase on Town portion
• Approved net decrease of $4,774,119 to capital projects and closure of projects totaling $12,250,734
• Approved support for the continuation of UNESCO Biosphere designation for the Niagara Escarpment
• Directed staff to report by Spring 2024 on options to enforce or ban kite fighting
• Approved winter control contracts for AG Jones Services ($270,600), Associated Paving ($31,700), Blue Chip Building Restoration ($1,281,775), and Duff Contracting ($83,000)
• Approved road salt contract to Compass Minerals Canada Corp. for $1,664,000
• Approved $1,148,010 for Campbellville Road Guiderail Replacement tender
• Approved $792,800 for Main Street East Environmental Assessment awarded to CIMA Canada Inc.

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several minor variance applications for properties in Milton. These requests include building replacements, detached garages, and secondary dwelling units. The committee is also considering changes to underground parking dimensions.

• Replacement of a single-storey dwelling at 5272 & 5280 Eighth Line
• Construction of a detached garage at 171 Wakefield Road
• Creation of a basement apartment at 985 Logan Drive
• Addition of a two-storey covered balcony at 111 Robinwood Crescent
• Reduced underground parking dimensions for Gordon Krantz Avenue properties

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance applications for properties on Eighth Line, Wakefield Road, and Robinwood Crescent. The decision for 5272 & 5280 Eighth Line included conditions regarding septic design and conservation approval.

• Approved minor variance for 5272 & 5280 Eighth Line (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 171 Wakefield Road (Carried)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will review multiple applications for minor variances. These include requests for changes to office requirements, garage construction, and new residential dwellings.

• Reduction of required office component to 0% for 6670, 6710, 6750 and 6790 Fifth Line
• Construction of a detached garage at 4006 25 Side Road
• Demolition of a single storey dwelling and construction of a new 2 storey dwelling at 103 Barton Street
• Permit an accessory structure for equipment storage at 200 Chisholm Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance applications for three different properties. One approval was for a residential detached garage with a requirement that no commercial use occur on site, while another was for properties on Fifth Line.

• Approved minutes from June 29, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 6670, 6710, 6750 and 6790 Fifth Line (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 8-car garage at 4006 25 Side Road subject to 6 conditions, including a letter stating no commercial or industrial use will occur (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several items including the 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan and a proposed zoning amendment for 7419 Tremaine Road. Discussions also include an update on pedestrian crossovers and school crossing guards, as well as a new User Fee By-law.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 7419 Tremaine Road (Quadspring Incorporated)
• 2023-2027 Town of Milton Strategic Plan
• 2023 User Fee By-law Update (By-law 058-2023)
• Regional Ontario Street Property Development Plan endorsement
• Pedestrian Crossover and School Crossing Guard update

Council approved a $1.53M property tax billing system and authorized a study to investigate banning consumer fireworks. The board also approved several infrastructure contract increases and a new strategic plan for 2023-2027.

• Approved $1,531,577 contract for property tax billing system with CentralSquare Canada Software Inc.
• Directed staff to investigate banning the sale and use of consumer fireworks
• Endorsed the 2023-2027 Town of Milton Strategic Plan
• Approved $63,876 contract for Omega Canine Control and a $50 private property wildlife service fee
• Approved zoning amendment for day care and commercial buildings at 7419 Tremaine Road
• Approved installation of four new PXO Level 2 Type D pedestrian crossovers
• Approved $752,944.67 contract increase to Gazzola Paving for Main Street asphalt overlay
• Directed staff to report on council compensation policy for July 2026 (7-2)

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will review several applications for minor variances. These include requests for residential additions, new accessory structures, and the legalization of common-element stairs.

• 66 Martin Street: Residential addition with second storey and attached garage
• 377 Martin Street: Residential addition with attached deck and cabana
• 382 Broadway Avenue: Two-storey dwelling with attached two car garage
• 5290 Sixth Line: Residential addition to the front of an existing dwelling
• 1380 Costigan Road: Legalization of common-element stairs affecting 31 units

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variance applications for residential additions, garages, and accessory structures. Most approvals are subject to a two-year window to obtain building permits.

• Approved minor variance for residential addition and garage at 66 Martin Street
• Approved minor variance for residential addition at 377 Martin Street
• Approved minor variance for dwelling at 382 Broadway Avenue
• Approved minor variance for residential addition at 5290 Sixth Line
• Approved minor variance for landings and stairs at 1380 Costigan Road
• Approved minor variance for shed and gazebo at 817 Willow Avenue
• Approved minor variance for veranda and garage at 90 Mary Street with enhanced landscaping condition
• Approved minor variance for accessory structure at 395 Nunn Court

Council Meeting

The meeting begins with a Strategic Plan Workshop followed by a regular council meeting. Council will consider various items including a Vehicles For Hire By-law, financial statements for April 2023, and several land assumption by-laws.

• Sustainable Halton Urban Expansion Zoning amendments (Z-13/21)
• Vehicles For Hire By-law
• Capital and Operating Financial Statements – April 2023
• Assumption of Shipp South Phase 1, Framgard Phase 1, Framgard Phase 2, and Farmgard Phase 3
• Cultural heritage designations for 76 King Street and 22 King Street

Council approved a one-time grant to support a joint winter event by the Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area and the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation. The meeting also included the approval of a Vehicles For Hire by-law and several property assumption and designation by-laws.

• Approved one-time financial support up to $38,000 for DMBIA and TJSF winter event (Carried)
• Approved Vehicles For Hire by-law and associated licensing fees (Carried)
• Endorsed policy considerations for 'We Make Milton – Moving in Milton' (Carried)
• Approved by-laws for partial/full assumption of Shipp South Phase 1 and Framgard PH1, PH2, and PH3 (Carried)
• Passed designation by-laws for 76 King, 22 King, and 111 Mary Street (Carried)
• Approved FD Zoning Urban and Rural by-laws Z13-21 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from May 29, 2023, and Z-13/21 Technical Report (Carried)
• Received April 2023 capital and operating financial statements for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Milton Council meets to consider a proposed subdivision and zoning amendment for 485, 501, and 511 Ontario Street South, along with several by-laws including traffic changes and road occupancy updates. They will also receive reports on the Housing Accelerator Fund and the Halton Digital Access Strategy, and discuss motions on an adopt-a-park program and a Metrolinx matter.

• Technical report and by-laws for Village Developments Inc. plan of subdivision at 485, 501, 511 Ontario Street South (Files 24T-20004/M, LOPA-04/20, Z-07/20)
• By-law to implement all-way stop at Ferguson Drive and Hearst Boulevard
• Housekeeping update to Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-law 035-2020
• Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) application discussion
• Appointment of Deputy Fire Chiefs Gordon Fowler and Ross Monteith

Council approved a mid-rise residential development on Ontario Street South and the creation of the Halton Digital Access Services Corporation. The board also authorized a Housing Accelerator Fund application and awarded several municipal contracts, including a $1.9M park construction project.

• Approved subdivision and zoning for mid-rise residential apartments at 485, 501, and 511 Ontario Street South
• Approved creation of Halton Digital Access Services Corporation (HDASC) and associated Asset Transfer Policy
• Endorsed action plan and authorized application for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
• Awarded $1.928M contract to Melfer Construction Inc. for Walker Neighbourhood Park
• Awarded $57,372 contract to SC Consulting for Integrity Commissioner services (2023-2027)
• Approved 21-year lease with Razor Management Inc. for a Seasonal Air Supported Structure
• Approved all-way stop implementation at Ferguson Drive and Hearst Boulevard
• Established a formal Adopt A Park/Road program for volunteers

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Town of Milton Committee of Adjustment and Consent will hold a public hearing on May 25, 2023, to consider six minor variance applications. These include requests for a new dwelling, a rear addition, a high-density residential development, a pergola and pool house, two industrial warehouse buildings, and a sunroom addition. The committee will also review minutes from its April 27 meeting.

• A22-038/M – 329 Kingsleigh Court: minor variances for a new one-storey detached dwelling with attached garage and rear deck
• A23-031/M – 2040 15 Side Road: minor variances for a rear addition to an existing dwelling
• A23-030/M – 101 Nipissing Road: minor variances for a high-density residential development with three buildings and underground parking
• A23-032/M – 6390-6400 Fifth Line: minor variances for two industrial warehouse buildings (Buildings N and M)
• A23-033/M – 1010 Vickerman Way: minor variances for a one-storey sunroom addition in the rear yard

The Committee approved five minor variance applications for residential and development projects. One application for 1010 Vickerman Way was partially approved for a rear yard setback but denied regarding driveway width and permeable landscape surfaces.

• Approved minor variance for 329 Kingsleigh Court (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 2040 15 Side Road (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 1010 Nipissing Road (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 13318 First Line (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 6390-6400 Fifth Line (Carried)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for 1010 Vickerman Way (Carried)
• Denied driveway width and permeable landscape surface variances for 1010 Vickerman Way (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved the 2023 Climate Change Work Plan, the final tax levy by-law, and multiple capital contracts including road rehabilitation, pavement marking, and sewer work. Several motions were carried unanimously, and three notices of motion were introduced for future meetings.

• Approved 2023 Climate Change Work Plan (carried)
• Approved final tax levy by-law 029-2023 (carried)
• Approved $2,176,820 road rehabilitation contract for High Point Drive to Pacific Paving Limited (carried)
• Approved up to $1,647,635 pavement line marking contract to Almon Equipment Limited (carried)
• Approved $159,995 consulting services for Housing and Non-Residential Needs Analysis Study (carried)
• Approved $427,194 storm sewer rehabilitation contract to Capital Sewer Services Inc. (carried)
• Approved $311,973 open-cut sewer replacement provisional item (carried)
• Approved delegated authority for 2023 Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation Program up to $627,700 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment approved four separate applications for minor variances under the Planning Act. One approval for a mixed-use development at 130 Thompson Road South was granted despite a request for deferral from an adjacent landowner.

• Approved minor variance for gazebo at 252 Oriole Court (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for mixed-use development at 130 Thompson Road South (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 4192 15th Side Road (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for dwelling expansion at 10 Court Street North (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Milton Council is meeting to consider consent items, including approving additional street names, receiving reports on development charges, risk management, and purchasing, and designating 22 King Street as a heritage property. They will also review a series of contract awards and renewals for roadwork, transit consulting, and other services.

• Heritage designation of 22 King Street (Alexander Hogg Stone House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Street Name Bank additions (Report DS-025-23)
• Tender awards: 2023 Expanded Asphalt Program, Concrete Sidewalk Curb Reconstruction, Fifth Line (Main to Derry)
• Proposal awards: Milton Transit Service Review and Master Plan Update, Holistic Monitoring Program, Locate Services Provider
• 2022 Treasurer's Statement of Development Charges and Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Funds

Council approved several major infrastructure contracts, including road reconstruction and asphalt programs. The council also designated 22 King Street as a property of heritage significance and updated the street name bank.

• Awarded Fifth Line Reconstruction contract to Graham Bros. Construction Limited for $16,487,620
• Awarded 2023 Expanded Asphalt Program to Cox Construction Limited for $2,598,612
• Approved Concrete Sidewalk Curb Reconstruction Program with Pennate Concrete Time 616 Inc. for an estimated $1,249,925
• Designated 22 King Street as being of heritage significance under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved the inclusion of additional names to the Street Name Bank and Alternate Street Name Bank
• Awarded Milton Transit Service Review and Master Plan Update to Arcadis IBI Group for $209,816
• Awarded Holistic Monitoring Program to Aquafor Beech Limited for $786,477
• Renewed Joint Micro Paving Program contract with Duncor Enterprises Inc. for an estimated $1,157,710

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is meeting to consider several minor variance applications. These requests involve residential construction, accessory structures, and commercial facility modifications.

• A23-022M: Cabana construction at 678 Harrison Drive
• A23-015M: Demolition and new single detached building at 20 Stokes Trail
• A23-017M: Installation of two exterior compactors at 1820 Reading Court
• A23-020M: Temporary two dwellings on one lot at 4252 Henderson Road
• A23-018M: Additional mezzanine floor area at 56 Steeles Avenue East

The Committee approved minor variances for several properties, including a cabana at 678 Harrison Road and an office expansion at 56 Steeles Avenue East. Two applications were denied: a request for an air conditioning unit setback at 557 Hartley Boulevard and a proposal for two dwellings on one lot at 5272 Eighth Line.

• Approved minor variance for cabana and hardscaping at 678 Harrison Road
• Approved minor variance for accessory structure at 8819 Boston Church Road
• Approved minor variance for dwelling and driveway at 20 Stokes Trail
• Approved minor variance for waste compactors at 1820 Reading Court
• Approved minor variance for new dwelling at 4252 Henderson Road
• Approved minor variance for office expansion at 56 Steeles Avenue East
• Approved garage length variance but denied A/C unit setback variance at 557 Hartley Boulevard
• Denied minor variance for two dwellings on one lot at 5272 Eighth Line

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing zoning by-law amendments for several properties and discussing 2022 year-end financial variances. The meeting includes a public hearing for an industrial application and the approval of various municipal purchasing contracts.

• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 7472 Fifth Line (Menkes Milton Industrial Inc.)
• Zoning by-law amendments for 155 Nipissing Road and Part Lot 7 and 8, Concession 4 (Trafalgar)
• Tender awards for 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program and Appleby Line Reconstruction
• Review of 2022 Year End Operating and Capital Variances
• Updates to the Milton Small Grant Program and Community Fund Program guidelines

Council approved a zoning amendment for a 19-storey mixed-use building at 155 Nipissing Road and a residential subdivision plan. The board also awarded several municipal contracts, including a major asphalt overlay program and road reconstruction. Additionally, Council approved funding for the Milton Small Grant Program and rescinded a special grant policy.

• Approved zoning amendment for 19-storey mixed-use building at 155 Nipissing Road
• Approved residential subdivision and zoning amendment for lands at Lot 7 and 8, Concession 4 (Trafalgar)
• Awarded $7,115,685 asphalt overlay contract to Gazzola Paving Limited
• Awarded $2,679,048 Appleby Line Phases 1 and 2 reconstruction to Rankin Construction Inc.
• Allocated up to $75,000 for 2023 Milton Small Grant Program and increased max grant to $2,500
• Rescinded Policy 124 (Special Grant Policy)
• Authorized RFP for private operator for indoor turf at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School
• Approved transfer of $1,000,000 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to Infrastructure Renewal – Roads and Structures Reserve

Council Meeting

Council will consider a housing pledge to build 21,000 units by 2031, a public hearing on a zoning amendment for a residential subdivision by Shadybrook Development Inc., and several other planning and operational items. The agenda also includes routine consent items, by-laws, and a confidential session.

• Milton's Housing Pledge: 21,000 units by 2031 (DS-016-23)
• Public meeting on zoning by-law amendment by Shadybrook Development Inc. for a residential plan of subdivision (Z-17/14; 24T-14012)
• Notice of intention to designate 76 King Street as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Technical report on proposed plan of subdivision, official plan amendment, and zoning by-law amendment by Fieldgate Developments at Bronte and Louis St. Laurent
• Purchasing various items including contract increases for Appleby Line administration fees and Boyne AT Link design fees

Council unanimously endorsed a municipal housing pledge to create 21,000 units by 2031 and requested provincial funding for infrastructure. The meeting also included approvals for road reconstruction, zoning changes, and an increase in annual on-street parking exceptions.

• Endorsed Municipal Housing Pledge for 21,000 units by 2031 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,603,460 estimated tender for Appleby Line Reconstruction
• Approved $164,960 contract increase for Appleby Line Phases 1 & 2 to WSP E&I Canada Limited
• Approved $86,190 contract increase for Boyne Active Transportation Link to WSP E&I Canada Limited
• Approved $199,936 award to WSP Canada Inc. for Transportation Master Plan Update
• Approved $45,436 award to Leslie Emergency Vehicles for a Platoon Chief Vehicle
• Increased annual on-street parking exceptions per vehicle from 18 to 25
• Adopted Traffic Calming Warrant Update and approved $110,000 for a Contract Traffic Technician

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will hold a public hearing to consider 10 applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws. The requests involve property changes such as new buildings, additions, and accessory structures at addresses including 8551 Escarpment Way, 6649 Regional Road 25, and 3025 James Snow Parkway. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• A23-004M: minor variance for three-building industrial development at 8551 Escarpment Way
• A21-071M: minor variance for accessory garage at 6649 Regional Road 25
• A23-005M: reduced setback for parking area at 3025 James Snow Parkway
• A23-013: two-storey addition at 124 King Street
• A23-010M: new two-storey dwelling with attached garage at 206 Elmwood Crescent

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variance applications for residential additions, accessory structures, and site developments. All approved applications are subject to a two-year expiry if conditions are not met or building permits are not secured.

• Approved minor variance for 8551 Escarpment Way (Carried)
• Approved detached garage at 6649 Regional Road 25 (Carried)
• Approved addition at 2504 20 Side Road (Carried)
• Approved accessory structure and rear yard addition at 20 Mill Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variances 1-5 for 124 King Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 5005 Tremaine Road (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 206 Elmwood Crescent (Carried)
• Approved detached garage at 26 Court Street North (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss updates to the Official Plan and planning application processes. The body will also consider a transit service review and several zoning amendments.

• Official Plan Amendment 76 to implement Bill 13 and Bill 109
• Zoning amendment for Broccolini Real Estate Group and E. Manson Investments Limited
• Designation of 111 Mary Street (Edwin Earl House) as having cultural heritage value
• Development Charge complaint hearing for 4269 Henderson Road
• Approval of project scope for Milton Transit Service Review and Master Plan Update

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is meeting to review several requests for minor variances regarding building heights, setbacks, and land use. The body is also resuming in-person meetings at Town Hall.

• A23-001 Broccolini Sunlife: request to reduce minimum required office space for industrial/warehouse use
• A23-002M (943 Stearn Place) and A23-007M (25 Bardoe Cres): requests to increase gross floor area and height for accessory structures
• A23-006 (438 Pringle Ave): request for an above grade entrance in a yard setback for a secondary dwelling unit
• A23-008M (6941 Derry Road): request to reduce ingress queuing spaces for a menu board installation
• A23-009 (3169 Steeles Ave W): request to construct a new detached garage

Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget, including proposed expenditures and funding. They will also review an October 2022 operating budget report and discuss Ontario Regulation 284-09. Two by-laws to confirm proceedings from December 12, 2022 and January 23, 2023 are scheduled for adoption.

• 2023 Capital and Operating Budget (CORS-065-22) with proposed operating and capital expenditures
• Operating Budget Review Report for October 2022 (CORS-064-22)
• Discussion of Ontario Regulation 284-09 (CORS-066-22)
• Confirm Proceedings By-law for December 12, 2022 meeting (098-2022)
• Confirm Proceedings By-law for January 23, 2023 meeting (001-2023)

Council approved a 2023 capital budget of $63,444,491 and a 2024-2032 capital forecast of $1,205,382,025. The 2023 operating budget was approved with a tax levy of $88,012,259. Several specific funding additions for transit, road safety, and community funds were also passed.

• Approved $402,540 capital and $65,136 operating funds for two 6-metre buses (Carried)
• Approved $72,000 for Automated Speed Enforcement program (Carried)
• Re-established $500,000 Milton Community Fund and added $250,000 from reserves (Carried)
• Approved 1% increase in 2023 recreation fees effective September 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Denied funding for 3.0% tax rate increase via 2022 operating surplus (Lost)
• Denied funding for 3.0% tax rate increase via tax rate stabilization reserve (Lost)
• Approved $38,281 additional funding for Downtown BIA (Carried)
• Approved 2023 operating budget with $88,012,259 tax levy (7-2)