Milton public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is meeting on December 11, 2025, to consider one application: a request to build an accessory shade structure at 773 Banting Court. The proposed structure has a gross floor area of 26.8 square metres, is partially enclosed on the rear side, and open on the other three sides. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and general housekeeping items.

• Application A23-058/M: accessory shade structure at 773 Banting Court, GFA 26.8 sq m, partially enclosed rear, open walls on three sides
• Approval of minutes from November 27, 2025, COA meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 29, 2026

Council Meeting

Milton Council will consider approving a borrowing by-law for 2026 and a series of zoning and traffic by-law amendments. The meeting also includes reports on housing, commercial needs, and a public meeting on comprehensive zoning updates.

• Borrowing By-law 102-2025 for 2026
• Zoning By-law Amendment 103-2025 at 8329 Esquesing Line
• Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendments 107-2025 and 108-2025
• Traffic By-law Amendments 105-2025 and 106-2025
• Heritage designation report for 71 Thomas Street

The council approved the Town of Milton Housing Strategy and Action Plan and directed staff to implement its actions. It also approved housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑laws and authorized staff to bring forward the amendments. A heritage designation was adopted for 71 Thomas Street and a $2,254.85 tax write‑off was approved. The council denied the Slessor Square high‑density mixed‑use proposal and amended traffic and road‑occupancy bylaws.

• Approved Housing Strategy and Action Plan (Res 175‑25) – council directed staff to implement
• Approved housekeeping amendments to Zoning By‑laws 016‑2014 and 144‑2003 (Res 172‑25) – staff authorized to bring forward amendments
• Designated 71 Thomas Street as heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act (Res 5.5)
• Approved $2,254.85 tax write‑off for property tax roll 010.002.77309.0000 (Res 5.6)
• Amended Uniform Traffic By‑law 1984‑1 and Road Occupancy By‑law 035‑2020 (Res 5.8)
• Denied Slessor Square high‑density mixed‑use development (Res 173‑25) – vote 9‑0
• Waived procedural rules to allow delegations for items 9.7 and 9.1 (Res 168‑25, 169‑25) – carried
• Approved Consent Items 5.1‑5.8 (Res 170‑25) – carried

Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

The Town of Milton Council will review the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget, including project expenses, funding sources, and operating forecasts. Council will also receive a report on Ontario Regulation 284‑09 as it relates to the 2026 budget. A by‑law will be considered to formally confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Review and adopt the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget (see attached budget documents)
• Consider Ontario Regulation 284‑09 report for the 2026 budget
• Adopt By‑law 101‑2025 to confirm the proceedings of the December 1, 2025 council meeting

The Council adopted the 2026 Capital Budget of $125,752,623 (including $2.5 M debenture financing) and the 2026 Operating Budget with a net tax levy of $122,994,886. It also approved a $914,804 Traffic Safety Outreach Pilot and a $100,000 increase for traffic‑calming at two roundabouts. Additional actions included a $25,000 grant for Canada Day, adjustments to reserve transfers, and direction for staff reports on licensing and enforcement. Several proposals, such as a $1 M line‑item reduction and a parks‑staff increase, were not approved.

• Approved 2026 Capital Budget $125,752,623 and 2027‑2035 Capital Forecast $1,495,168,581 (Carried)
• Approved $914,804 Traffic Safety Outreach Pilot (Carried)
• Increased traffic‑calming project $100,000 for two roundabouts (Carried)
• Approved $25,000 grant to Halton Agricultural Society for Canada Day (Carried)
• Adjusted reserve transfers: removed $750,000, added $170,000 from Tax Stabilization Reserve (Carried)
• Proposed $256,692 increase for seasonal parks staff and two capital projects $99,572 and $10,481 (Lost)
• Proposed $1,000,000 reduction to Purchased Goods & Services line (Lost, 4‑5 vote)
• Directed staff to present report on licensing and enforcement investment options (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will hold a public hearing to decide on two minor variance applications. One seeks to permit a second-floor addition at 254 Steeles Avenue East, while the other requests a rear-yard addition and front-yard attached garage at 206 Martin Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and procedural items.

• A25-057/M: application for a second-floor addition at 254 Steeles Avenue East, maintaining existing non-conforming setbacks
• A25-056/M: application for a rear-yard residential addition and front-yard attached garage at 206 Martin Street, with exterior modifications to the existing dwelling
• Approval of minutes from the October 30, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. It approved a minor variance for 254 Steeles Avenue East, subject to site‑plan compliance, landscaping restoration, and a two‑year building‑permit deadline. It also approved a minor variance for 206 Martin Street, with conditions on site‑plan adherence, new hedges, grading and storm‑water plans, and a two‑year permit deadline.

• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25-057/M 254 Steeles Avenue East (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25-056/M 206 Martin Street (carried)

Council Workshop

The Town of Milton Council will hold a workshop on November 24, 2025, to discuss the 2026 Budget. Senior staff and local board representatives will provide a presentation. No resolutions are expected to be passed.

• 2026 Budget Workshop presentation
• Town Hall West – Milton Room venue
• Discussion of 2026 Budget materials

The Town of Milton Council met on November 24, 2025 for a workshop on the 2026 budget. Senior staff and local board representatives presented budget information. No motions were moved, and no decisions were approved or denied. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings for five development proposals, including a mixed-use project at 388 Main Street East and a subdivision at 150 Steeles Avenue East. The agenda also includes a September operating budget review, approval of several purchasing contracts, and motions on e-scooters, no U-turn signs, and parks. Council will consider heritage designations for two properties and a by-law to expropriate land for the Fifth Line widening.

• Public meeting for Slessor Square LP: Official Plan and zoning amendment for 388 Main Street East and surrounding Pearl Street properties
• Public meeting for Mountainview West: subdivision and zoning for 150 Steeles Avenue East and Martin Street
• Public meeting for Frontenac Forest Estates: residential plan of subdivision on Part Lot 10, Concession 8 (Trafalgar)
• Operating Budget Review – September 2025 with financial statements and variance commentary
• Motion to consider e-scooters (Councillor Marshall) and installation of no U-turn signage (Councillor Challinor)

The council waived procedural rules to consider a motion on Gaza and to add public delegations. It approved consent items that include designating the houses at 11625 Sixth Line and 199 Queen Street as heritage properties. Development reports for the Slessor Square and Mountainview projects were received for information.

• Waived Procedure By-law 014-2024 to consider Gaza humanitarian motion (9‑0)
• Waived Procedure By-law 014-2024 to allow delegations for Item 9.8 (carried)
• Approved Consent Items 5.1‑5.3 (carried)
• Designated 11625 Sixth Line heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Designated 199 Queen Street heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Received Development Services Report DS-061-25 (Slessor Square) for information (carried)
• Received Development Services Report DS-062-25 (Mountainview) for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will review four applications: a minor variance to lower minimum lot coverage at 0 & 8600 Escarpment Way; a request to amend the dog daycare definition to allow overnight boarding at 259 Main Street East; a driveway expansion of 8.25 metres at 868 Willow Avenue; and a minor variance to shorten a garage bay for an Additional Residential Unit at 1505 Buttercup Court. The meeting will also approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting.

• A25-049/M & A25-050/M – minor variance to reduce minimum lot coverage at 0 & 8600 Escarpment Way
• A25-053 – amendment to permit overnight dog boarding at 259 Main Street East
• A25-054/M – driveway expansion to a total width of 8.25 m at 868 Willow Avenue
• A25-055/M – minor variance to shorten a garage bay for an Additional Residential Unit at 1505 Buttercup Court

Council Workshop

The Town of Milton Council held a workshop on October 27, 2025. The meeting was an informal session for council members to discuss topics, including a confidential training on Development Charges and Community Benefit Charges. No formal resolutions were adopted.

• Confidential session: training on Development Charges and Community Benefit Charges
• Agenda announcement: no resolutions will be passed except procedural motions
• Call to order by Mayor Krantz
• Open session for general discussion
• Adjournment

The council voted to convene a confidential session to educate members about Development Charges and Community Benefit Charges. The motion (Res. 137‑25) was moved by Councillor Best, seconded by Councillor Khalqi, and was carried. The council then voted to resume the meeting in open session (Res. 138‑25), also moved by Councillor Best and seconded by Councillor Khalqi, and it was carried.

• Confidential session on development and community benefit charges approved (carried)
• Open session resumed after confidential session (carried)

Council Meeting

The Milton, Ontario council meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without any decisions, contracts, or public hearings. No specific items are scheduled for discussion or vote.

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Milton Committee of Adjustment will consider four minor variance applications at its September 25, 2025 meeting. Items include an after-the-fact driveway width variance, a rear-yard porch setback variance, a large accessory building, and a basement additional residential unit. The committee will also review minutes from its August 28 meeting.

• A25-046/M: Minor variance at 256 Scott Boulevard for existing driveway width of 11.9 metres (after-the-fact).
• A25-047/M: Minor variance at 397 Schreyer Crescent to allow a covered porch within 1.92 m of rear and 0.78 m of side lot lines.
• A25-051/M: Minor variance at 11245 Fourth Line Nassagaweya for an accessory building (shed/hobby space) of 871.6 sq m and 10.9 m height.
• A25-052/M: Minor variance at 1488 Buttercup Court to permit a basement Additional Residential Unit (ARU) with at-grade side entrance.

The Committee approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It denied the minor variance applications for 256 Scott Boulevard and 11245 Fourth Line Nassagaweya. It approved the minor variance applications for 397 Schreyer Crescent and 1488 Buttercup Court, each subject to specific conditions. All decisions were carried.

• Approved minutes from Aug 28, 2025 (carried)
• Denied minor variance for 256 Scott Boulevard (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 397 Schreyer Crescent, subject to conditions (carried)
• Denied minor variance for 11245 Fourth Line Nassagaweya (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 1488 Buttercup Court, subject to conditions (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will review the 2026 Budget Call Report and hold a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for the Milton Education Village stormwater pond. The body is also considering the heritage designation of four local properties and zoning changes for the Milton Heights neighbourhood.

• Proposed heritage designations for 354 Broadway Avenue, 157 Thomas Street, 155 Thomas Street, and 8048 Twiss Road
• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-13/24) for Milton Education Village stormwater pond
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning amendments for a truck terminal and repair garage at 475 Harrop Drive
• Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for the Milton Heights neighbourhood (Z-06/25)
• By-laws for the 2026 Interim Tax Levy and Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Program

Council approved Staff Report DS-051-25 to amend the Town of Milton Zoning By‑law, changing the Future Development zone to site‑specific Residential Low‑Density zones in the Milton Heights neighbourhood and authorized staff to bring forward the amendment. The council also waived procedural rules to allow delegations on items 9.9 and 9.11, and approved heritage designations for four properties. Additionally, the council received reports on a public meeting, an MTO presentation, and a 2026 budget request.

• Waived procedural rules to permit delegations for items 9.9 and 9.11 (Res 119-25) – Carried
• Approved consent items 5.1 to 5.6 (Res 120-25) – Carried
• Designated 354 Broadway Avenue heritage property (Res 5.3) – Carried
• Designated 157 Thomas Street heritage property (Res 5.4) – Carried
• Designated 155 Thomas Street heritage property (Res 5.5) – Carried
• Designated 8048 Twiss Road heritage property (Res 5.6) – Carried
• Received Development Services Report for public meeting (Res 121-25) – Carried
• Approved rezoning amendment for Milton Heights neighbourhood (Res 128-25) – Carried

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment will hear five minor variance applications at its August 28 meeting. Notable items include a proposal to add a 3-storey addition and daycare facility to a school on Williams Avenue, and a request to legalize an already-built 11.9-metre driveway on Scott Boulevard. Other applications seek variances for parking spaces, a detached garage, and a basement ADU without additional parking.

• A25-048/M: 3-storey addition and daycare facility at 396 Williams Avenue (school)
• A25-045/M: Reduce minimum parking dimensions and update bicycle parking at 8020 Derry Road
• A25-046/M: After-the-fact variance for 11.9-metre driveway at 256 Scott Boulevard
• A25-043/M: Basement ADU without additional parking at 1470 Pratt Heights
• A25-044/M: 92.9 sq metre detached garage at 1487 Thompson Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the July 31, 2025 meeting. It approved minor variance applications for 1470 Pratt Heights, 1487 Thompson Road, 8020 Derry Road, and 396 Williams Avenue, each with specific conditions. The application for 256 Scott Boulevard was deferred. All members were present except Jayaveer.

• Approved minutes from July 31, 2025 Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 1470 Pratt Heights (A25-043/M) with conditions
• Approved minor variance for 1487 Thompson Road (A25-044/M) with conditions
• Approved minor variance for 8020 Derry Road (A25-045/M) with conditions
• Deferred minor variance for 256 Scott Boulevard (A25-046/M)
• Approved minor variance for 396 Williams Avenue (A25-048/M) with condition

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will hear 10 minor variance applications. Items include requests for additional residential units, garage replacements, a new motor vehicle dealership at 8015 Lawson Road, and industrial warehouse storage relief at 955 James Snow Parkway. Public hearings will be held in person at Town Hall.

• A25-040/M – 8015 Lawson Road: variances to permit a two-storey motor vehicle dealership
• A25-036M – 955 James Snow Parkway: relief for accessory structure floor area and outdoor storage for an industrial warehouse
• A25-033/M – 126 Ashbrook Court: details to be provided prior to hearing
• A25-041/M – 108 Bowes Street: demolish and rebuild with increased lot coverage and driveway relocation
• A25-034/M – 540 Moorelands Crescent: establish a basement Additional Residential Unit with below-grade side entrance

Council Meeting

Council is considering updates to the 2025 User Fee By-law and the Fire Department Establishing and Regulating By-law. The body will also discuss a zoning amendment for the Halton Catholic District School Board and the heritage designation of 105 Main Street South.

• Designation of 105 Main Street South (Currie’s Family House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Adoption of 071-2025 User Fees Update Bylaw
• Zoning By-law amendment for Halton Catholic District School Board (File: Z-14/24)
• Authorization of expropriation for 7139 Appleby Line
• Proposed by-law regarding maintenance of boulevard grass

The council designated 105 Main Street South under the Ontario Heritage Act. It approved the User Fee By‑law 071‑2025 and directed a program update for the $200 recreation assistance. The Financial Management Policy was amended to re‑classify a reserve, and a subdivision and zoning amendment for a new elementary school was approved. The fire department by‑law was replaced and staff were directed to draft a boulevard‑grass maintenance by‑law.

• Designated 105 Main Street South as heritage property (Resolution 5.4) – Carried
• Approved User Fee By‑law 071‑2025 and directed financial assistance program update (Res. 103-25) – Carried
• Amended Financial Management Policy No. 116 to re‑classify Per Unit Processing Reserve (Res. 104-25) – Carried
• Approved subdivision plan and zoning amendment for three‑storey elementary school (Res. 106-25) – Carried
• Repealed By‑law No. 026‑2018 and replaced with By‑law 072‑2025 for Fire Department (Res. 107-25) – Carried
• Directed staff to draft boulevard‑grass maintenance by‑law (Res. 108-25) – Carried
• Approved consent items 5.1‑5.4 (Res. 099-25) – Carried
• Waived rules to introduce Multi‑Tenant Housing Framework notice (Res. 098-25) – Carried

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will consider six applications for zoning by‑law relief and new development. Two applications request larger accessory structures, two propose basement additional residential units, one seeks a detached garage, and one proposes a 7,394 m² industrial warehouse. All items will be reviewed for approval at this meeting.

• A25-026/M – 83 Fulton Street: relief to increase gross floor area for an accessory patio/deck
• A25-027/M – 269 Martin Street: relief to increase gross floor area and height for an accessory structure
• A25-028/M – 734 Miltonbrook Crescent: proposal for a basement additional residential unit with a below‑grade entrance
• A25-030/M – 2221 Kean Hill Drive: request for a detached garage with special driveway width and garage height permissions
• A25-031/M – 6390‑6400 Fifth Line: industrial warehouse (Building P) of 7,394 m² planned for two tenants

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It then approved six minor variance applications—83 Fulton Street, 269 Martin Street, 734 Miltonbrook Crescent, 455 Clarkson Gate, 2221 Kean Hill Drive, and 6390‑6400 Fifth Line—each subject to specific conditions such as site‑plan compliance, building‑permit timelines, and other requirements. All approvals were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minor variance for 83 Fulton Street (subject to conditions)
• Approved minor variance for 269 Martin Street (subject to conditions)
• Approved minor variance for 734 Miltonbrook Crescent (subject to conditions)
• Approved minor variance for 455 Clarkson Gate (subject to conditions)
• Approved minor variance for 2221 Kean Hill Drive (subject to conditions)
• Approved minor variance for 6390‑6400 Fifth Line (subject to conditions)

Council Meeting

The Town of Milton Council will consider renaming a street, designating two heritage properties, and approving a zoning by-law for a residential development. The meeting also includes reports on financial statements and asset management.

• Rename Rothbury Gate to Yaworski Gate
• Designate 11275 First Line (Peter Little House) as heritage
• Designate 30 Court Street North (John Lyon House) as heritage
• Zoning by-law amendment for Mattamy development at 9500 Louis St. Laurent
• Approval of 2025 Asset Management Plan

The council waived procedural rules to consider a joint statement on Gaza and to allow delegations for agenda items 9.1, 9.9 and 9.11. It approved the extension of the Milton Hydro Board chair for 12 months, changed Rothbury Gate to Yaworski Gate, and designated two historic homes under the Ontario Heritage Act. The council also approved additions to the Street Name Bank, released the name “Tesser,” and rejected other proposed names. Reports on additional residential units in the rural and urban areas were received for information.

• Waived Procedure By-law rules to consider Gaza statement (Res 079-25) – Carried
• Waived rules to add delegations for items 9.1, 9.9, 9.11 (Res 080-25) – Carried
• Extended Milton Hydro Board chair George Minakakis for 12 months (5.5) – Approved
• Approved street name change from Rothbury Gate to Yaworski Gate (5.7) – Approved
• Designated 11275 First Line (Peter Little House) as heritage (5.8) – Approved
• Designated 30 Court Street North (John Lyon House) as heritage (5.9) – Approved
• Approved inclusion of new names and release of “Tesser”; rejected Appendix C names (5.10) – Approved/Rejected
• Received reports on additional residential units in rural and urban areas for information (Res 082-25, 083-25) – Received

Council Workshop

The Corporation of the Town of Milton will hold a Council Workshop on Monday, June 09, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 150 Mary Street. The meeting is procedural, with no resolutions expected and no items selected for discussion.

• No Item Selected
• Financial Update (listed but not selected)

The Town of Milton Council met for a workshop on June 9, 2025. Chief Financial Officer Glen Cowan gave a financial update. No motions or decisions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications seeking relief from Milton's Zoning By-law: a driveway extension at 4151 Ennisclare Drive, an accessible ramp at 103 Martin Street, and an additional residential unit at 392 Clarkson Gate. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 24 meeting.

• A25-022/M: Variance for driveway extension and side-yard encroachment at 4151 Ennisclare Drive.
• A25-023/M: Variance for accessible ramp, stairs, and landing encroaching into road allowance at 103 Martin Street.
• A25-025/M: Variance for pedestrian access to a proposed additional residential unit (ARU) at 392 Clarkson Gate.
• Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved three minor variance applications—A25-022/M for 4151 Ennisclare Drive, A25-023/M for 103 Martin Street, and A25-025/M for 392 Clarkson Gate—each subject to specific conditions. All approvals were carried.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25-022/M 4151 Ennisclare Drive (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25-023/M 103 Martin Street (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25-025/M 392 Clarkson Gate (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Milton will hold a special council meeting featuring a confidential session. Council will discuss litigation related to three RFTs and personal matters involving a discussion with the Town Auditor.

• Confidential discussion on litigation regarding RFT 25-01-00500, RFT 25-01-00502, and RFT 25-01-0051
• Confidential discussion regarding personal matters and the Town Auditor
• By-law 054-2025 to confirm proceedings of the May 26, 2025 meeting

Council Meeting

Council will vote on zoning by-law amendments for two developments: Mattamy Bayview Lexus and Branthaven Fourth Line. A public meeting is scheduled for the Milton Heights Village residential rezoning. Council will also consider expropriating two properties on Fifth Line, declare a vacancy for Ward 1 councillor, and authorize voting by mail and optical scanners for the 2026 election.

• Public meeting and initial report on Z-06-25 Milton Heights Village residential zoning
• Proposed zoning by-law amendments for Mattamy Bayview Lexus (Z-07-25) and Branthaven Fourth Line (Z-23-24)
• Bylaws to authorize expropriation of 6063 Fifth Line and 6150 Fifth Line
• Declaration of vacancy for Town Councillor, Ward 1
• By-laws to authorize vote by mail and optical scanning tabulators for 2026 election

The council approved a zoning by‑law amendment to allow the construction of 67 single‑detached dwellings with two‑car garages. It also declared the Ward 1 councillor seat vacant, directed the appointment process and a future by‑election, and designated two historic houses under the Ontario Heritage Act. The draft audited financial statements for 2024 were accepted.

• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 67 single‑detached homes (Res. 064‑2025, carried)
• Declared Ward 1 councillor office vacant (Res. 066‑2025, carried)
• Directed appointment by application to fill Ward 1 vacancy (Res. 067‑2025, 5‑to‑3)
• Directed a by‑election for Ward 1 vacancy (Res. 068‑2025, 7‑to‑1)
• Designated 14 Victoria Street heritage property (Consent Item 5.2, carried)
• Designated 91 Mill Street heritage property (Consent Item 5.3, carried)
• Approved draft audited 2024 financial statements (Res. 065‑2025, carried)
• Authorized staff to implement permanent 40 km/h speed limit on Cedar Hedge Rd and complete 40 km neighbourhood program (Res. 070‑2025, carried)

Council Meeting

The Town of Milton Council will vote on the 2025 Final Tax Levy By-law and accompanying tax policy (by‑law 043‑2025). It will also approve a $22,195 contract with Parcel Economics Inc. for an independent inclusionary zoning review (DS‑026‑25). The council will designate two historic homes on First Line under the Ontario Heritage Act and consider several zoning by‑law amendments and land‑holding changes.

• Adopt 2025 Final Tax Levy By‑law & Policy (by‑law 043‑2025)
• Approve $22,195 contract to Parcel Economics Inc. for inclusionary zoning peer review (DS‑026‑25)
• Designate 9228 First Line (Samuel May House) and 9685 First Line (Wingrove House) as heritage properties (DS‑021‑25, DS‑025‑25)
• Amend Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for Shadybrook Development (by‑law 042‑2025)
• Remove holding for Mattamy Brownridge Limited (by‑law 045‑2025)

The Town of Milton Council approved two heritage designations, hired Parcel Economics Inc. for an inclusionary‑zoning review, adopted budget cuts and fund transfers totaling a $5.9M net decrease to capital projects, approved the 2025 final tax levy by‑law, and authorized several procurement contracts including a $4,999,134 asphalt overlay program. The council also approved the Z‑17/14 amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for the Shadybrook Development site. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved heritage designations for 9228 First Line (Samuel May House) and 9685 First Line (Wingrove House)
• Approved $22,195 contract to Parcel Economics Inc. for inclusionary‑zoning peer review
• Approved $5,899,606 net decrease to approved capital projects and $1.5M transfers to road and stormwater reserves
• Approved $500,000 transfer to Severe Weather Reserve and multiple reserve allocations totaling $5,790,875
• Approved 2025 final tax levy by‑law
• Approved $4,999,134 tender for 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program to Associated Paving & Materials Ltd.
• Approved $2,176,031 tender for 2025 Expanded Asphalt Program to Associated Paving & Materials Ltd.
• Approved Z‑17/14 amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for Shadybrook Development

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will consider several applications for minor variances and zoning relief. These requests include changes to lot coverage, setbacks, and parking requirements for residential and commercial properties.

• A24-009/M: Minor variance for reduced parking at a proposed Large Animal Veterinary Hospital at 5195 25 Side Road
• A25-008/M: Request for increased gross floor area for a cabana/shed at 1145 Raspberry Terrace
• A25-012/M: Special permissions for lot coverage and front wall setback at 144 King Street
• A25-013-020/M: Variance for increased rear yard encroachment for dwellings on Richardson Way
• A25-021/M: Request for height and location permissions for a second two-storey detached garage at 2310 Mohawk Trail

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting. It approved seven minor variance applications, each subject to specific conditions and a two‑year expiry if requirements are not met. All approvals were carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved A25-008/M 1145 Raspberry Terrace (Carried)
• Approved A25-009/M 5195 25 Side Road (Carried)
• Approved A25-010/M 234 Bell Street (Carried)
• Approved A25-011/M 14193 Fourth Line Nassagaweya (Carried)
• Approved A25-012/M 144 King Street (Carried)
• Approved A25-013-020/M Richardson Way (Carried)
• Approved A25-021/M 2310 Mohawk Trail (Carried)

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop meeting where the only substantive item is a discussion of the 2026 Budget and Business Plan. No formal resolutions will be passed; the session is informal and procedural.

• Discussion of the 2026 Budget and Business Plan

The council met for a workshop on March 31, 2025. Chief Financial Officer Glen Cowan presented the 2026 Budget and Business Plan. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment is considering three applications for minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-law. At 10 Bronte Street South, a café conversion requires reduced parking. At 104 Barton Street, a new single-detached dwelling needs relief for lot coverage and setbacks. At 4151 Ennisclare Drive, a garage addition requires variances for location and height.

• 10 Bronte Street South: variance to reduce parking spaces for café use
• 104 Barton Street: variances for lot coverage, dwelling and garage setbacks for new single-detached dwelling
• 4151 Ennisclare Drive: variances for garage location, garage door height, driveway extension, front fence
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. It approved minor variance applications for 10 Bronte Street South, 104 Barton Street, and 4151 Ennisclare Drive, each subject to specific conditions. No other matters were decided.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25-005/M 10 Bronte Street South (approved with conditions)
• Approved minor variance A25-006/M 104 Barton Street (carried with conditions)
• Approved minor variance A25-007/M 4151 Ennisclare Drive (carried with conditions)

Council Meeting

The Council will receive a recommendation to designate the historic George Calvert House at 11668 First Line under the Ontario Heritage Act. A public meeting will be held on a zoning by‑law amendment for land at 8329 Esquesing Line. Updates will be provided on the Automated Speed Enforcement project and on new by‑laws for additional residential unit registration and property numbering. A report on a development‑charges exemption for affordable housing will also be considered.

• Designation of 11668 First Line (George Calvert House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Public meeting on zoning by‑law amendment for 8329 Esquesing Line
• Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) project status update
• Additional Residential Unit Registry and Numbering of Properties & Buildings by‑laws
• Development Charges exemption for affordable housing

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will hear four applications for minor variances and consents at its February 27 meeting. The largest is a proposal for 1,912 residential units and commercial space at 6046 and 6056 Regional Road 25. Other items involve legalizing an existing shed at 493 Kearns Drive, allowing an additional garage at 2310 Mohawk Trail, and increasing gross floor area at 11801 Derry Road. The committee will also approve minutes from its January 30 meeting.

• A25-002/M: 1,912 units in 8 buildings (10-15 storeys) plus 929 sq m commercial at 6046 & 6056 Regional Road 25
• A24-060/M: Legalize existing garden shed at 493 Kearns Drive
• A25-001/M: Allow additional detached garage with height/location relief at 2310 Mohawk Trail
• A25-003/M (sic): Increase gross floor area to 922 sq m at 11801 Derry Road
• Minutes from January 30, 2025 meeting to be approved

Council Meeting

The Town of Milton Council will review a housing needs assessment and an inclusionary zoning report. The body is also deciding on several heritage designations and zoning amendments for specific properties.

• Designation of 24 and 26 James Street (George Brown House) and 416 Bergamot Avenue (James Weir House) as heritage sites
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 7265 No. 5 Side Road (HW Transportation Group)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 6728 Sixth Line (Anatolia Real Estate Corp)
• Approval of the 2025 Halton Court Services Business Plan and Budget
• Heritage Designation By-laws for 1217 Fourth Line, 125 Lydia Avenue, and 47 Court Street North

Council Workshop

This is a council workshop, meaning no formal decisions or resolutions will be made. The main item is a confidential session for training purposes, featuring presentations from the Town's Integrity Commissioner and a Cyber Security presentation.

• Confidential session for educational/training purposes on integrity and cyber security
• Presentation from the Integrity Commissioner
• Cyber Security presentation
• Workshop format with no resolutions passed

Committee of Adjustment and Consent

The Committee of Adjustment will hear five minor variance applications at this meeting. Applications include requests for an elevator lift in a garage, demolition and rebuild with an additional residential unit (ARU) at 321 Halton Avenue, conversion of a basement to an ARU at 457 Landsborough Avenue, legalization of a shed at 493 Kearns Drive, and a new detached garage at 10487 Darkwood Road. The committee will also approve minutes from December 12, 2024.

• A24-057/M: Minor variance for elevator lift in double-car garage at 224 Scott Boulevard
• A24-058/M: Demolish existing home and build new single-detached with attached ARU at 321 Halton Avenue; driveway relocated to Halton Avenue
• A24-059/M: Convert basement to ARU at 457 Landsborough Avenue, seeking relief from zoning on pedestrian access
• A24-060/M: Legalize existing rear yard shed at 493 Kearns Drive
• A24-061/M: Construct detached garage for personal storage at 10487 Darkwood Road, seeking increased gross floor area

Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss several official plan amendments and zoning changes, including a temporary use application for a place of worship. The body is also deciding on the heritage designation of multiple properties and reviewing various procurement contracts.

• Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment for a place of worship at 1801 Thompson Road South
• Heritage designations for 74 Robert Street, 7781 Old Tremaine Road, 6426 Sixth Line, 121 Thomas Street, and 72 Mill Street
• Official Plan Amendments for Omagh (LOPA 11-24) and Britannia Secondary Plan (LOPA-01/22)
• Application for the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund (STREF)
• Procurement for transit bus purchase, Computer Incident Response Plan, and Citizen Identity Management Solution