Milton public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
Council Meeting
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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 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
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 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
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
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 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)