members of uh council. Members of council, ladies and gentlemen, the uh clerk advises me that is now uh 7:00 and uh everything is ready to go. So, uh, just before we, uh, start, councelor Ali will be assuming the chair in a very short, uh, while. Before I get to the moment of silent reflection, our national anthem, and I'll be reading the traditional land acknowledgement, I'll also be making mention uh of there was another police officer shot today in Montreal, another one wounded, and there's been police shootings right across the country, and two of them uh here in Ontario in the last week or two. So in our moment of silent reflection, I would ask you maybe to just think about those officers uh there and and counselor Kulki, he is a police officer as well. And he and I had a very brief uh discussion earlier on uh today about uh what it really means to the uh police services not only in Halton here but in Ontario and across the country as well. So just a reflection that uh all is not uh good when it comes to your and my security uh there. So we have to be ever mindful of that. So, uh, if we could, uh, moment a silent reflection, our national anthem, and I will read the traditional land acknowledgement. Oh, [singing] our home and [singing] native land. True patriot [singing] love in all of us. [singing] Come. [music] >> [singing] [music] [singing] >> God keep our land. [singing] Glorious and free. Oh Canada, we stand [music and singing] on guard for thee. Oh Canada, we stand [singing] on guard for the we acknowledge that the lands we gather on is part of the treaty lands and territory of the Missosagas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize the traditional territory of the Hiron Dwendad and the Hodn Shaune people. We also acknowledge the first nation matey and the Inuit people who live on these lands today. We commit to working towards reconciliation. Thank you, >> Madame Clerk. Are there any agenda announcements and/or amendments? >> There was a revised agenda posted on Friday, June 19th, uh that included the following revisions and the inclusion of the following delegations. There were re revisions to appendices and related bylaws with respect to staff reports DS926, DS3826, and DS4126. Schedule I was also added to staff report ES 3526 purchasing various. The following delegations have been added to the agenda. Cynthia Lunau regarding we make Milton official plan adoption. Tracy Robinson regarding we make Milton official plan adoption. John Obstein also uh regarding we make Milton official plan adoption. Kashid Khan regarding 912 motion to consider bicycle lane and on street parking on Bergamont Avenue. Um Samir Patel regarding motion to consider bicycle lane and on street parking on Bergamont Avenue. Josh do Josh Newbower regarding a technical report um official plan zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 150 Steels Inc. We have a procedural motion this evening that will need two-thirds support from members of council to add the delegation of Deborah Walker regarding item 9.1. We make official plan um we make Milton official plan adoption and item 9.3 uh official plan zoning by amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications by 150 steels inc. Um since this delegation was received after the deadline, this procedural motion has been prepared for the chair and following approval uh will be added to section seven of the agenda. Later on in today's agenda, we have two statutory public meetings. The first public meeting is regarding an application to permit the extension of a temporary use bylaw for lands located at 305830 side road. Uh the second public meeting is regarding a temporary use bylaw application for lands located at 11179 Dair Road. During the course of the live meeting, members of the public in attendance will be given the opportunity to speak to this application either in person or remotely. The dedicated phone number should you wish to connect remotely is 1866-5110021. And these instructions will be provided again at the point in the agenda where we will be holding the statutory public meetings. >> Thank you. Uh, Madame Clerk, are there any disclosure by any member of council this evening? Madame clerk, I disclose that I have a disclosure to on CO 007-26 and it's the Royal Canadian Legion. I am a member there and the report alludes to uh money so I declare a disclosure on that. No further uh disclosures. If not, just give us a moment or two. Councelor Ali will be assuming the chair to conduct the uh the balance of this uh council meeting this evening. This portion of the meeting is adjourned. Hello and good evening everyone. Welcome to tonight's meeting. I'm councelor Samir Ali, regional counselor for Ward 4 and I'll be chairing this portion of tonight's meeting. Uh, we have the consent agenda next online, but before we do that, I have councelor Cheliner with a question. No, >> I just wanted to request that you pull items 6.5, 6.6, and 6.9, please, under consent items. >> The clerk has made a note of that. Councelor Best. >> Yes. Item 5.9 under consent. >> Thank you. Now before we move to the consent um items um we have a procedural motion to consider with regard to tonight's agenda which will need two-thirds support from members of councils which is six out of nine members. So the freezer motion uh to add the delegation of Deborah Walker regarding item 9.1 we make Milton official plan adoption and item 9.3 technical report official plan amendment zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications by 150 steels inc. And in front of me I have a motion moved by councelor Malbof and seconded by councelor Best be it resolve the pertinent rules of procedure bylaw 0142024 be waved to permit the addition of delegation for items 9.1 and 9.3. Any questions comments? I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor and that is carried. Okay, we are now going to move on to five consent items and uh 5.5 I believe councelor Cheliner or councelor Best one of you councelor Cheliner. >> Thanks madam chair. Uh yes. So the the first item is the asset management report and u so a couple questions for uh the treasurer and my assumption is that uh the report is based on priorities established by the various departments and any any kind of consulting work we've had done um by you know whether it's roads or whatever. Is that correct? uh through the chair in in respect to the list of condition assessments and the status and the timing, right? Uh yes. So many of those are undertaken using external resources but with the direction of town staff, the priorities that come out of those inform our budgeting processes and our strategic planning processes. >> The second question through the chair uh mention was made of the capital investment fund as a way to uh provide a financial offset. um at this point um what is the the possibility of that you know for example 2027 is that a possibility or are we waiting later because of the uh the amount of funds we would need to to generate interest. >> So through the chair the the process has already begun. So uh council gave direction previously to have an initial investment of around $20 million which would generate a million dollars a year of incremental revenue for the operating budget. We've achieved the initial investment of $20 million. We left a few months to assess the program and the reporting and we've since progressed now to the next phase which is the the overall limit council provided allows for us to continue to invest. Um and so we're 10% of our overall portfolio limit on those investments. We're around 5% now. So beginning in May, we started to incrementally invest more. We want to do it on a phase basis again to minimize the risk of any change in the market rates, but our intention is to continue to invest so that when 2027 begins, there'll be incremental revenue available which can support the capital program. Last question on that, Madam Chair. Yeah, because I think we're we're off about $750,000 roughly and certainly uh if that if that investment brought the return that it has for the operating budget, that would be offset uh completely. Correct. >> It could for the existing or any new investment going forward to to put additional funding towards the deficit. That'll be the decision of council. >> Thanks, Madam Chair. >> Um I believe councelor uh Chaliner, you have 5.7 as well. >> That's correct. And it's just one question of the of the treasur with respect to DCS. And I I apologize. I I might have asked this question before. uh and that's that's about the ability to invest uh DCs that we have uh in the market to help offset the uh the lack of DCS that we're able to collect because of current provincial legislation. You know, are we permitted to invest those funds, you know, in in a conservative fashion that is allows us to be risk averse? >> So, the development charges that we hold are part of our overall portfolio. We don't necessarily tie individual investments to the related reserve or source funding, but it definitely is part of the overall balance that drives our portfolio return. The amount of that interest that gets allocated to development charges is done in accordance with legislation. So, it may be at a slightly different rate than the overall portfolio, but we keep those uh those those differences and potential risks in mind when we're looking at allocation. Uh, Madam Chair, the next time I I have the opportunity to uh speak publicly about it, I'm not going to ask you the question related to, you know, what the return is because I suspect you don't have that immediately at hand and so that wouldn't be fair. But the next time that we're having this discussion, uh, be prepared. Thanks. And through the chair, July 13th, we'll have our midyear operating report. It has all the investment return information in there. And we are trending ahead of budget this year, so you'll see some posit positive news there. Well, councelor Chner, as you know, Glenn is always prepared. And with that, I know that this was 5.7. Any other comments, councelor Chelner? Okay. Well, we'll move on to 5.9, which was councelor Best. >> Yes, I think Chair. Just a question to staff here. This is regarding the major intersection review and U-turn signage. I note you have five intersections, which I completely agree, but what I notice on it, you only one direction, such as Ontario Main Street, just northbound only. Could we have it in all directions at all these locations? Because it's becoming an increasing concern of residents. They're seeing people doing U-turns at any intersection no matter what time of day. And no matter how much pedestrian traffic is there and nobody expects someone to do a U-turn right across the crosswalk. I witnessed that on uh Saturday at the farmers market. And I can't believe disregard. So uh if necessary, I'd make an amendment to be in all ways at these intersections. uh to the appropriate commissioner, Commissioner Doug Seno. >> Uh thank you, Madam Chair. Um thank you for the question, uh Councelor Best. We'll take that back to staff to review just to make sure that we've got all of the uh appropriate signage in the correct places on that location mentioned and we'll get back to you. >> Thank you. Appreciate that. Because another one here I don't see is main and Bronty, which I take my life in my hands every time I cross it. Thank you. Well said, councelor Best. I concur. And uh another thing I noticed, if I may add, uh Commissioner Sano is the fact that Dair Road was missing as well. Intersections along Derry Road and those also are very they are. Yes. And they are very problematic. Councelor Cheliner. >> Yeah, if councelor Best is finished, I had also identified this as something I wanted to address and I want to thank councelor Best for raising the notion of hallway. It was it it crossed my mind as well. Um I want to thank uh staff for not only doing this work and doing the assessment uh but also getting the the cooperation of the region u and you may see dairy road on the regional report that's attached uh is a regional road. So, um, but a number of of regional roads have been identified and are in the process of being upgraded with the no U-turn signs. And quite frankly, the major challenges in our community are regional roads. Uh, so I very much appreciate that, Doug, and and team. And if you could pass on my thanks to the region, I'd appreciate it. Uh, but I and I also appreciate the fact that you're going to look at all way because uh, councelor Best is right. Um, it seems with some intersections, you know, the U-turns are coming from all directions. So, thank you. >> Thank you, council members. Any other council members have any comments about the consent items? Um, I'm seeing none, so I'm going to call the vote. Uh, it is moved by councelor Best and second by councelor Malbof that consent items 5.1 to 5.9 be approved. All those in favor? That passes. We ladies and gentlemen are now moving into the public meeting portion of tonight's agenda. And we have two public meetings this evening. And on your agenda, those are the items 6.1 and 6.2. But before I move on, I will ask the town clerk to review the procedure for this public meeting. >> Uh, thank you. So 6.1 this first public meeting this evening is regarding an application to permit the extension of a temporary use bylaw for lands located at 305830 side road. Council will consider related bylaws later on this evening's agenda. If you wish to be notified of the decision about this public meeting uh please sign the attendance sheet which is located at the table at the back of the room uh and council chambers or you can make a written request to the town clerk at 150 Mary Street Milton or email town clerk@milton.ca. CA. Following a brief presentation, uh there will be an opportunity for public comments from in-person and remote meeting participants on this application. Uh as a reminder, the dedicated phone line for connecting remote is 18665110021. >> Fantastic. Okay. So, I guess this is the time where the uh our staff will present. Uh welcome to the podium, Miss Commissioner Jill Hogan. Thank you very much, Madame Chair. I am actually presenting on behalf of the applicant this evening, and this is a proposed extension to a temporary use. So, this report before you this evening, it serves both as a public meeting report, but also a technical recommendation report for council's consideration. And basically it is proposing to an ex to extend an existing temporary use bylaw for a garden suite. The property is located on 30 side road uh near the intersection of G line and 30 side road. You can see the garden suite highlighted in red on the air photo above. The temporary zoning permits a garden suite in the rear yard until the expiry date unless council approves an extension. The garden suite itself, there are no changes. It remains um suitable. The owner must apply to extend the temporary use uh before December 12th, 2026. This is their opportunity tonight at council, and extensions are limited to three-year terms. A draft bylaw that proposes extending the suite to December 12th, 2029 is attached to the report as appendix one. So notice of this public meeting. It was given under the planning act letters to owners within 300 meters. The agencies were notified. It was posted on the town's website. No public comments were received and no agency objections received. Public meeting and technical report is being considered this evening. After council's decision, there's a 20-day appeal period if there are no appeals. Approval for the garden suite extends to December 12th, 2029. and the original 2005 agreement will be updated to the current rules and dates. That concludes the presentation and happy to answer any questions. Thank you. Thank you uh madame commissioner for that presentation. I'm going to look around uh the table and see if there's any questions my colleagues have of staff. I'm seeing none. Thank you so much for your presentation. As this is a public meeting, uh this is the opportunity where we will ask if there's any members of the audience who have any questions or wish to speak to this matter. Uh you will have five minutes to come up here and uh speak. I'm going to ask the clerk if there's any online members of public wishing to delegate today on this matter. I'm getting a no from the clerk's team. I'm going to ask one more time. Anybody in the audience wishes to speak to this public meeting? I am seeing none. Okay. Okay. Well, to that effect, then I will read the motion. It is moved by councelor Malpo, seconded by councelor Best, and it's a lengthy resolution, but uh I know that members of council have read it and I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor that is approved. Okay, we are going to move on to public uh information meeting uh 6.2 two temporary use bylaw 11179 Derry Road and I'm going to ask the clerk to review the procedure for this public meeting. Uh thank you. Yes, this is statutory public meeting regarding a temporary use application for lands located at 11179 Dair Road. Council will consider related bylaws at a future meeting. If you wish to be notified of the decision about this public meeting, please sign the attendance sheet located at the back of council chambers or you can make a written request to the town clerk at 150 Mary Street Milton or email town clerk@milton.ca. There'll be a brief presentation and then there'll be an opportunity for public comments from inerson and remote meeting participants. As a reminder for anyone wishing to connect remotely and speak to this item, the number the phone number is 1-866-5110021. Thank you for that, Madame Clerk. I'm going to now ask the applicant to provide an overview presentation. Please welcome to the podium, sir. You'll have uh the mic in front of you. Press the button. >> Great. Uh thank you, Chair Ali, members of committee. Uh my name is Rob Russell. authorized agent for the owner of the property uh which is um Century 21 Dairy Green Incorporated and there it is. So uh this is a temporary use bylaw as it was announced and it's fairly simple premise is there is uh Dairy Green is obviously an employment area. It is in the process of being redeveloped but is not fully redeveloped yet. And so the the uh owner's intention is to use the existing dwelling that's been there for a number of years temporarily as a real estate office uh you know to support some of that redevelopment within the Dair Green area. Uh so here's uh and I'll be brief because it is a fairly simple matter. Site context you can see the magenta shading in the middle there. That's one of three uh hold out lots that are still on the north side of Dair Road. Uh you can see that there is development that has been happening but it still is is not there yet. Um closer closer up view you can see the the property um but there'll be a a better view of it after with the the the uh adjacent residential ones to the east. Um so here is it might be a little difficult to make out. Uh this was a very very last minute project uh trying to get this in before council break. And uh so you can see that the existing driveway uh has room for you know parked in a typical residential style 10 cars side by side five deep. Um the existing house is there. It has a large rear yard. It is currently serviced by uh private well and septic. Um and essentially all we're proposing, again, it's a three-year temporary use. It may or may not be extended depending on the market conditions at that time in three years from now. Um and we're working with staff. Uh there's still some questions about how the parking will be laid out. Uh there is another on Friday I submitted a new site plan that showed an option for the parking to be mostly in compliance with the town zoning uh requirements. Our initial submission was per that last slide where it showed f cars deep, two cars wide as sort of like a residential driveway. This is more in keeping with the uh the requirements for a commercial parking lot uh for the 10 vehicles. Um otherwise uh you know there wouldn't be any other zoning issues. Uh we'd be in compliance. Um, and that really concludes my presentation. Uh, be happy to answer any questions. >> Thank you for your presentation. That was pretty straightforward and easy to understand and we always appreciate that. Uh, I know that this is the time where I will ask my colleagues to ask any question, but I know councelor Best is already waiting in line. >> Yes. Thank you, Mad Chair, and thank you for presentation. Just one question regarding the access and parking. I know it's a regional road and they don't like cars backing onto a major fourlane high. Are you planning a turning tee or an area because if you're put trying to put 10 cars in there, you're not going to have any room to get out of the place. So I just ask that yourself and staff look at uh ways of coming out so the cars are forwarding out onto the street. Uh so through the chair to councelor Best uh the the plan that we submitted on Friday which is still subject to some revisions does allow for that is the full 6 meter wide parking aisle driveway aisle between a set of parallel parking spaces and perpendicular parking spaces. So that would be that 6 meter aisle is the typical for any commercial parking lot allowing vehicles to turn around and exit in a front direction. >> Thank you everything. >> Okay, any other questions from any of my colleagues? Councelor Cheliner. >> Uh thanks Madam Chair. Just two questions. What is the uh the long-term plan for the uh the property >> uh through the chair? This land is obviously too small to effectively be redeveloped for its intended purposes, which in the the official plan is Dairy Green Corporate Business Park. Uh you know, you're not going to see so essentially what'll have to happen is there has to be someone that has to come in and assemble some land. Uh and and until that happens, I mean, the long-term plan, as far as I I could tell, would be something in keeping in and consistent with the Dairy Green uh business park, corporate business park designation. But uh no one has come forward with plans yet. >> Okay. So then what you're saying is the the adjacent properties are not under the same ownership. >> No. >> Okay. >> Not to my knowledge at least. >> Okay. And uh what is the maintenance plan for this property? I'm assuming it's like any other commercial property. in terms of you know it's going the grass is going to be cut the the snow is going to be removed etc etc >> uh through the chair uh that I haven't had that discussion with my client but uh you know operating a business with people who would come in yes obviously you need to be make sure that employees and and you know any customers that come in will have to be have a safe path to travel have to be shoveled uh and certainly the the I know the town has property standards for maintaining grass as well. >> Yeah, it does. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair. >> Thank you, councelor Chelmer. Any other colleagues have any questions? I'm seeing none. Thank you so much for presenting tonight. >> Great. Thank you. >> Okay. Um, we will now move to delegations who wish to speak on this application. I will ask the town clerk to confirm if there are any further delegations who have communicated their wish to speak on this application. Anybody online? None whatsoever. Okay. Okay. So, I'm going to look around and see in the audience. If there are any members of the audience who wish to speak on this matter, you'll have five minutes. The mic is right here. You can come and speak. Last call. Anybody else wishes to speak to this matter? I'm seeing none. So, I'm going to now call the vote. Thank you. It is moved by councelor Best and seconded by councelor Malbuff that development services report DS04226 be received for information. Any questions, comments? None. Going to call the vote. All those in favor? That is carried. We're now going to move to the delegations and uh these are the members of public who have registered to delegate on various uh reports and agenda items tonight. Number one is uh delegation by Cynthia Lunau. This uh delegation is uh regarding item 9.1. We make Milton official plan adoption. Please come on to the podium. Seeing who it is, I know she knows how to turn on the mic. >> Welcome, Cindy. >> Thank you. And uh thank members of council for uh entertaining me this or in invite and allowing me to present this evening. I must say it's a little strange to be on this side. >> [laughter] >> But but I welcome the opportunity. I'm I'm here on behalf of the official plan that has been submitted. [clears throat] I want to support it and I want to thank um staff that have been very gracious in uh entertaining some of the needs of the rural community and the many meetings that we have had through the last couple of years to try and bring this finally to fruition. I truly appreciate the effort. The rural area generally is quite happy being left alone, but occasionally there are special needs are required to the special needs need to be recognized. And one of those of course is the growing needs of families and increasingly the rural area is less agricultural and more residential. And uh as such we have families that do in fact require support. So I support the uh council B staff recommendations that encourage the use of buildings such as public service facilities, places of worship and similar facilities and the use that can be adapted for alternative community uses. And I thank and look forward to working with the town for some of these uses. Thank you. Thank you. That was short and sweet. And with that, I'm going to ask my colleagues if there's any questions for the delegate. Seeing none, thank you so much for coming out today. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Next on the list is uh we have delegation by Tracy Robinson. Uh this delegation is regarding item 9.1. We make Milton official plan adoption. Welcome. Just a reminder, you have five minutes and you may now proceed. Okay. Good evening, mayor, members of council. My name is Tracy Robinson. Uh my husband Ted and I are owners of the property at 901 Steels Avenue East. And we've operated our fastener business um from this property since 2008. A key factor in our decision to move the business to Milton and purchase the property was that the previous owners had completed a sightspecific zoning amendment changing from M1 to M1 star 49. This amendment was re reviewed, approved and adopted by Milton Council on December 20th of 2004. Uh it provided a broader range of 36 permitted uses that made the property viable for a variety of tenants. Um before getting into the details, I really want to thank town staff and the provincial government for having helped us work through this. They've been very supportive of this process. And what I'm asking council tonight is to help find us a path forward. So the issue before us this evening is a matter of reinstating our former permitted uses that were removed through the recent provincial policy mandates reflected from the new official plan. We believe these changes were unintentional but have had devastating consequences for us. We have contacted the province and they are supportive of our request for this amendment. We have always been believing in the investing in the community and today I'm asking for your consideration to allow us to continue to do so. This will enable these changes will enable us to secure a tenant that is appropriate for the location, beneficial to the community, and consistent with the town's past and present uh principles. Under the newly proposed zoning, the range of permitted uses becomes significantly narrower. Six inappropriate uses, including cannabis, industrial, which is 247 trucking, dry cleaning, limited office use, and a warehouse distribution center. Uses that are not appropriate for this location and would generate and would likely generate complaints from the residential community across the street. This is neither an interest in our interest or in the town's interest. In contrast, the 36 previously approved M1 star 98 or 49, sorry, M1 star 49 permissions allow for community compatible lower impact uses that are far more suitable for a site directly adjacent to residential areas. At present, after selling our business, the building is vacant. The industrial leasing market is extremely challenging, particularly in Milton, where significant amounts of new industrial space has recently come on the market. Our property is prominently located on Steels Avenue directly across from a residential neighborhood, Tim Hortons, Longos, the Cinniplex Theater, and Home Depot. You guys probably drive by it every day. Uh the site is 8 1/2 acres with a 100,000 square ft building on the 401 corridor. This location is directly adjacent to the community and should be zoned with the community in mind. We currently have a prospective tenant with a proposal from a group interested in developing a worldclass paddle and pickle ball sporting facility. This would provide substantial community benefit, particularly given Milton's rapid population growth and increasing demand for recreational anemities. It would also be a far more compatible neighbor for the surrounding residential areas than the new permitted uses. This group is prepared to invest approximately $15 million into the site. However, they require confirmation that the previously approved sight specific zoning remains valid. Negotiations are stalled due to uncertainty surrounding the zoning realignment and the group is actively exploring alternate properties in the community in other communities. Sorry. We strongly support this use for the building, but if this opportunity is lost, we will need the reinstatement of the previous zoning permissions to attract another highquality tenant. I'm not sure if this is possible, but I'm wondering if we could get a spice sightsp specific exemption from the new official plan or to be left out of it altogether maintaining our original zoning um permisses permissive uses. If that isn't possible, could we request that we be removed from the M1 business park zoning and be moved to the C6 business commercial and have a sightsp specific amendment to include sports and recreational facilities. This is not a request to bypass the planning process. It is a request to preserve a unique opportunity for Milton to secure approximately $15 million in private investment, create jobs, activate an existing building, and deliver a community amenity that residents have been asking for. Thank you for your time and your efforts to help us out this evening. >> Thank you for your presentation and uh um laying out >> over a bit. >> No, that's fine. That's just a few seconds. We're okay with that. Um, I will go to our commissioner though because I did hear a lot of planning and zoning issues and concerns. Um, if see if she has anything to add here. >> Uh, thank you, Madam Chair, and hello Tracy. It's nice to meet you. Um, as you did say, staff have been very supportive of what you're wanting to achieve. Um, this site has been caught in a bit of a catch 22. Um, through the province's new areas of employment definition, uh, we had to reduce the number of permitted uses to really stick to industrial and manufacturing type uses on the site. Having said that, uh we fully support in this particular location removal from the employment area and our new official plan for all intents and purposes does that. You don't need a sightsp specific. The new official plan pulls it out of the employment area. But where the catch 22 falls is zoning needs to conform to the official plan and without the official plan in force, we cannot institute the new zoning. So my my best offer of advice to you this evening um is it's it's it's purely a timing situation. I also understand that um the province has been approached uh in relation to the potential for an M zo and the province has the ability to do that um despite an official plan not being enforced but town of Milton does not have that ability unfortunately. Um as I said we're fully supportive but you're stuck in a timing issue. I would anticipate the province taking a few months to approve the new official plan and I know a number of our counselors have sent uh letters of support to the province to that effect. Thank you. >> Uh thank you councelor Cheliner. Uh yes, just to to follow up on that comment by the commissioner, uh what we're requesting the minister to do is to fasttrack uh the uh the new official plan, assuming that it's approved this evening. uh and as his worship uh is aware more so than anybody else, the minister is going to be here on July the 15th and it may be an opportunity for some of us to have a specific conversation with him about fasttracking uh our new official plan so that we can deal with uh issues that have been raised by uh Miss Robinson and others. Thank you. >> Thank you, council children. Anybody else? Any comments, question? Uh Mayor Grants? >> Yeah. to the applicant. Have they approached the uh province today about support for the M zo? >> Yes, we have and they recommended that we get the support from the um that basically the town of Milton can do these changes without them. the M Z will take too long and I'm stuck in this. He I I'm not sure exactly, but the the province is saying that it's in your hands and you're saying that it's in the province's hands. So, I'd like to take it and put it in my hands [laughter] and say just leave us alone and and leave us in our exact um zoning and take us out of the official plan and just leave us with the zoning that we have. >> Well, Madam Chair, I can only speak personally. I know I'm in support of of the request and our commissioner referred to the catch 22 through you back over to her. How do we get around this? I guess uh legally. >> So, there's two there there's two paths. One, the province has the ability to issue a minister's zoning order. Only the province can do that. What the province asked for was for municipal support of that and I understand some of our counselors have provided that support. In terms of our official plan and what this town council can do, town council can approve the official plan this evening which provides Miss Robinson with the land use designation she is requesting. Miss Robinson, you you should submit a resoning application expeditiously. We can start processing that, but we cannot bring a recommendation before this council until our new official plan is approved by the province. >> I'm sorry. I'm just confused. If if the official plan goes through and I'm already in the appropriate zoning, why would I have to do a reszoning application? >> There's a difference between an official plan and a zoning bylaw. An official plan sets out the land use designation. Zoning bylaw sets out the permitted uses, the setbacks, the height, all of those sorts of things. What's before council this evening is our official plan which is a guidance document for growth until 201 individual zoning you would have to apply for a sightsp specific zoning and we did go through that uh through the pre-conultation process with Terry Corsiac >> right so maybe this needs a little bit more communication because I'm still confused as to how to go through this expediently we're going to lose this potential client And that would be a shame for the whole community because I'm caught in this paperwork. Last year I and when we started negotiations with these tenants, we were zoned for it. Now we're not. So I I from what I understand with what I heard from the commissioner, it looks like you're well on your way to finding a resolution after tonight's approval of the official plan. And that is the quickest and the most uh I would say appropriate way forward for this to happen because all of us around the table here want you here. We want to have more pickle ball and paddle and so you are definitely providing a service that is needed here. Uh and from what I understand from the commissioner I think there is some miscommunication and I encourage you to take it offline and >> okay >> get in touch with Jill yourself. >> Okay. I thank you very much. Okay, we're going to move on to our third delegation which is via Mr. John Ostein who will be joining us uh remotely via Zoom. Is he online madam clerk? He is okay. That is not John. Can you hear me now? >> Yes, loud and clear. >> All right, great. Um, yeah, I'm John Ostein. Uh, I presented uh at the statutory public meeting on the official plan. Um, and I'm representing the Halton Federation of Agriculture. Uh, we just wanted to clarify a few things. Uh, we looked at the the the comments and response document. Uh, there was a couple things that we wanted to, you know, clarify and refine. Uh, for one, first of all, I heard Cindy, I love Cindy, her presentation, she said that, you know, the rural area is coming less agricultural. I'll have to respectfully disagree. Agriculture is still very important in our rural area, Cindy. Um so anyways um uh there was one thing that we noticed that the when we talked about uh the definitions uh there they did look at some of the definitions but one the one example I gave of the definition of a tree uh that which could be quite problematic for farmers just doing normal farmer practices uh was not altered or refined. So just putting that out there. Uh also uh there was in the original uh response uh comment response document they didn't have mention of a working portal so farmers so land owners could see what their designation was on each of their prop on their property. I see now in the most update I guess that was as of Friday or Saturday whenever it is there. So I appreciate that. Um another key uh another one that wasn't uh on there at all was the request for an agriculture rural advisory committee. We feel that this is a tool that will be very useful uh going forward for the future of our our our town and for our agriculture and rural communities. Uh so hopefully that can be something we can uh add and look at. Another key uh concern in our presentation I don't believe was fully uh was captured in the comments table was the development of a simple process for appealing mapping. Now mapping is based mostly on aerial photos and they can be interact inaccurate based on angles etc. I know one example from a past uh time uh they had a designation on my farm where the for some reason an NHS line went actually right through my house just based on the angle of the the aerial photography. It actually went right through my bedroom and my wife was in the no touch zone and I was in the other side. So that wasn't really good for our marriage. But uh that's that's what we got. We we got that mapping figured out eventually. Uh but uh currently uh when ground truththing uh of the land determines that mapping is incorrect or needs to be refined, the only way it can be changed is during this process, the official plan process where outside of that narrow window, it has to be through a development application uh or an official plan amendment, which is a long expensive process both for the landowner and for the town. A simple housekeeping correction process would be benefit to everyone. uh you know we can't um and we can't really locate any of this in in the text of how we could create that but I think there is a way to make it simpler um because if it's if the mapping is wrong we can we can fix it right that's that's what we do uh so just as a little reminder that agriculture is an important industry with the local agra food sector accounting for employing of over 28,000 people here in Halton uh Milton is one of the biggest share of that and so it is critical to the consider the impacts of the official plan on farmers and the agra food sector Agriculture is an ever evolving improving industry. Farming is much different today than it was in the past and will be very different in the future. Food, fuel, fiber, horiculture, tourism, entertainment, agriculture provides it all and planning for its success will pay dividends for the town far beyond this official plant. We look forward to work uh continuing our open communication. We've had a good relationship with with planning staff and we we we know that this is a continuing process. Uh, I know the official plan is set in stone as of, you know, if it's voted in today, but I I think we have to keep evolving as a as a community, as a town, and uh, working with our staff is is the key. So, thank you very much. I'd be happy to take any concerns or questions. >> Thank you, Mr. Offstein. Um, looking around to see if any of my colleagues have any questions for you or any comments. I'm seeing none. So, with that, thank you so much for presenting today. >> Thank you. Oh, I missed seeing Mayor Grants. >> Okay, still here. >> Madam Chair, it wasn't so much a question of Mr. Oppson, but to staff on his, as he refers to it, that simple uh request there through you to uh our commissioner. Can that be accommodated reasonably? >> I see the commissioner willing to speak >> uh through the chair. Uh one of the the requests from Mr. Obststein related to um accessible public mapping so the agricultural community can go online and and take a look at their property. We are in the process of um establishing that. It's going to take a bit of time. So we're just asking for some patience. We have the data. It's just a matter of getting it into a GIS platform. So that will be happening. In terms of a an appeal process, I'd rather call it a more of a confirmation process and that can be done outside of a development application. Uh there will have to be site visits. There may have to be an expert on site depending on on the situation, but we can certainly uh work through that with any of the uh rural residents. Thank you. >> Uh madam chair and again to Mr. Obsene, our commissioner mentions patience. Does Joan have that patience that our commissioner alludes to? >> Mr. Obsian, are you still there? >> Yeah. >> Hello. >> Yes, the mayor has kicked up there for a second, but that's right. Uh, yeah. Yes, we do have the patience to work through all these things. I know they mentioned that they're they're looking like say for the confirmation process, which is a great name for it. I think that's that's a good way to put it. Uh I'm I'm for that. Uh and I know they mentioned about that the green belt may be looking looking at a lot of their, you know, process, whatever. But we're also concerned about all of Rural Milton, not just the green belt, not just the NHS, but all of Rural Milton and how it's the mapping uh confirmations or refinements, whatever you want to call them. So, we do have patience. Uh, but you know, we gota as long as we're we patience but as long as the the the wheel is always moving forward. That's what we want. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. >> Thank you, Mayor CR. Anybody else with any comments or questions for Mr. Obstein? I'm seeing none. Thank you, Mr. Obststein. >> Thank you. >> Okay, our next delegation is uh Miss Deborah Walker. And this delegation is regarding item 9.1. We make Milton efficient plan. uh uh adoption and Miss Deborah Walker is also remote and will be joining us via Zoom. >> Hi, can you hear me? Okay. >> Yes. >> Okay, perfect. Thank you. >> Go ahead. >> Thank you. Uh Deborah Walker. I'm with MHBC Planning. I'm here representing CR Canada Group, Inc. um otherwise known as uh to some uh Ontario ready mix or or Duffren concrete. Uh CR has uh you can just uh we're here to speak on a very uh scoped but very important matter um uh that is with respect to the proposed new official plan. It's really scoped to lands at 150 and 170 Steels Avenue East and uh 248 250 and 314 Martin Street which is largely the Mountain View. Um and I know that there's a further other item that I will be speaking on um the site specific official plan but I'm speaking with respect to the new official plan relative to these lands. Next slide please. Uh so CR has operated a 24-hour uh concrete batching plant operation at 105 Steels Avenue for approximately 30 years. It employs about 40 employees. This is a very pivotal strategic location for CR um being near the 401 uh and it also um is required to be uh close to urban areas uh where they're and infrastructure areas um and really is a main um backbone of of the growth and development projects in Milton and Halton region. Uh concrete however is a perishable product. So it has for approximately 30 minutes of time to get from the point that it is uh it's like a cake uh that has to be delivered in 30 minutes. So it it it um you put the uh ingredients in and you have 30 minutes to get to the uh poor sites. So very important that it remains close to market but also in good um traffic corridors. Next slide please. uh schedule two of the um our first issue is with so again it's with really with the respect to any changes that have been made uh as part of the official plan with respect to the lands in blue and red effectively. Um the new official plan would remove these lands from the 401 industrial business park and now identifies these lands as existing complete neighborhoods. our request that that not be done in the new official plan and that they in um be appropriately addressed and amended through a sight specific official plan amendment only and through that process. Also uh the amendments in our our opinion can constitute a removal of those lands uh from an employment area as defined by the provincial planning statement 2024. In our review of the material uh from the town, it's our opinion that it has not been demonstrated that the provincial planning statement policy 282 in its entirety and including 2825 that deals with removal of agg of um employment areas uh has been adequately addressed relative to these lands. Next slide. Uh the new official plan also redesates this these lands uh from a business park area and the Milton 401 Industrial Business Park to major urban center and Bronty Steels mixeduse area. And we request that the applicants lands and 170 steels continue to be designated these uh business park area on schedules 12 and 13A and again be appropriately addressed and amended through a sightspecific official plan amendment. And finally, uh, the new official plan establishes maximum heights and density limits, uh, very much, uh, reflective of the sight specific amendment also filed. Um, and again, we request that, um, these lands, uh, be removed from schedules 13B to 13D in the town's new official plan and again be appropriately addressed and amended through a sight specific official plan amendment. Next slide. uh given the issues um also that uh we've identified and I will go through that in a lot more detail in the specific official plan amendment uh when I get to that um item on the agenda my presentation but we do not agree uh with the proposed approach of redesating the applicant's lands in the new official plan in a matter that effectively implements the sight specific mountain view application. This approach goes beyond a conformity exercise in our opinion as required under section 17 of the planning act by incorporating a sight specific amendment that is uh not subject to appeal and uh not yet um that sorry that the site specific is subject to appeal and not yet approved and we would like to um ensure that that is um implemented through that process. Next slide. And so, uh, the summary of our request is that, uh, the official plan be approved, but that the decision on the new official plan regarding the lands in both blue and red, uh, be deferred or removed until such time that a decision has been made on the site specific official plan amendment where it has been demonstrated that certain policies under the provincial planning statement have been met. This will allow us um CR Mountain View and the staff to continue working on resolving identified issues while not delaying the approval of the new official plan. And my time is up. That was a lot to get through. >> Thank you. You did well. Um I do see that uh you have some requests and I know they're related to planning. So I'm going to go directly to our commissioner before I come to the council members for questions of the um delegate. And I want to see if uh Commissioner Hogan has anything to add here. >> Uh thank you, Madam Chair. My my the majority of my comments will more appropriately be made when the sight specific application is being heard by council, but there are a couple of things that I'd like to reiterate based on Miss Walker's presentation. The first is the subject lands were brought out of the employment area by Halton Region through regional official plan amendment 48. This council also approved their removal to um align with that decision through official plan amendment number 86. So this is not a question of these lands being employment anymore. They are no longer employment lands in our in our in effect official plan. Uh I'll save the rest of my comments for the site specific. >> Thank you Commissioner Hogan. I have councelor Best with a comment. Yes. Uh to the delegation and following up on the commissioner's comments, were you aware that the region of Halton removed these lands from the employment area several years ago? >> Uh may I respond? >> Yes, please go ahead. Um yes I am aware that the ROPA 48 had uh re um designated the lands from an employ or remove the employment area a regional employment area uh identified in the one of the schedules and had um redesated to an urban area. But the urban area is not um if you look actually closer to the regional official plan it's actually not really a land use designation. It allows for that process for permitted uses etc to be identified further through the local municip municipal official plan which is what the stage that we're at now under the uh provincial planning statement that was approved in 2024. The definition of employment area as you're well aware has has changed and the definition of the as it set out in my letter submission uh the definition is means those areas uh designated in an official plan for clusters of business and economic activities including manufacturing research and development in connection with manufacturing warehousing goods movement associated retail and office and incillary facilities. If you actually look at the land use designation that it is currently and in the in effect official plan, it meets that definition and so therefore it is an area that is designated in an official plan and therefore it is continues to be an employment area. All that we're asking is that the propo that the uh applicant application material uh in fact deal with the important um policy which is 4282 in the removal of um I'm sorry not 4282 uh 2825 which is uh required when planning authorities may remove lands from employment areas only where it has been demonstrated that there is an identif ified need, but B most importantly in this case that the proposed use would not negatively impact the overall viability of the employment area by avoiding or where avoidance is not possible, minimizing and mitigating potential impacts to existing or planned employment area uses in accordance with policy 3.5 and maintaining access to major good movements, facilities, and corridors. and it goes on for a couple but the the main thing is the um is that land use compatibility test that is very important in this case. >> Thank you m uh Miss Walker. Um I do see uh I know councelor Best has the floor but I do understand that the commissioner wishes to say something so I'm going to hand it over to her. >> Uh through you madam chair. Um and again I will speak in more detail when the actual application comes up. I hate to contradict a delegate uh but the information the delegate is presenting is simply incorrect. Official plan amendment 86 that this this council approved uh reinstated the region's removal of this employment area. The OPA 86 was in response to the province's new definition of area of employment and OPA 86 pulled these lands out of the area of employment. So that has been done. We are now dealing with the sightspecific implementing applications uh for 150 steels and this is no longer a higher level official plan uh matter in my opinion. Thank you. >> Thank you for that commissioner Hogan. And uh because this is a delegation situation, I'm going to go back to councelor Best to see if he have any follow-ups. >> Uh no further followup here. When the technical report comes, I have uh two slides and some comments on regarding this issue. Thank you. Thank you, councelor Best. Any other colleagues have any questions of Miss Walker? I'm seeing none. Thank you so much for your delegation tonight, Miss Walker. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. All right. With that, we're going to move on to the next delegation, which is Mr. Kashid Khan. And uh this delegation is regarding item 9.12. Motion to consider bicycle lane and on street parking on Bergammont Avenue. Welcome Mr. Khan. You just a reminder you have 5 minutes for your delegation. You may speak now. >> Madame chair, your worship, honorable council members and audience. My name is Khid Khan. I live in Milton 446 Kavana. Um I think you might know I'm a regional counselor candidate as well at this moment. So I was knocking the door. Uh >> Mr. Khan, I just wanted to remind you that this delegation has to pertain to the motion in question and uh no campaigning can be done within the council chambers. >> Yeah. The reason to mention like there should not be any conflict of interest that is the reason uh public should know it. During outdoor like uh door-to-door outreach, I knocked the doors from east to west on Bergammont Avenue. Every resident have the same concern about the parking. I spent two days, one on the east end and the next day on the west end and I noticed there were no bikes on the bike lane which is true and every resident have like mentioned they need the visitor parking. So as per my observation and whatever I read in the motion like it was underused those bike [clears throat] lanes. So there is no use if we can modify with the parking. So I'm in favor of allowing it to make a parking visitor parking as we have in other streets as well like in my street on one side there is no parking but on the other side parking is allowed. So these people are sitting here for that purpose. The other thing what I have noticed on the same intersection on Bergammont and Kovacic Boulevard there is stop sign on both ends on Burgam only Bergammont. There is no stop sign on Kovacic but maybe around 200 m away there is a school. So I would suggest to put four-way stop sign to make it secure. If I would be counelor, I would not wait for four years to request. I would like to reiterate in the council chambers. Mr. Khan, thank you. >> Thank you. Any questions? That's what it is. I want to say >> any questions my colleagues have of the delegate. I'm seeing none. Thank you, Mr. Khan. You may be seated now. >> Okay. The next delegation is uh by Samir Patel and I'm also advised by the clerk that he might have a Mr. Dervves who might be accompanying him at the podium which is most welcome and welcome Mr. Patel. You have the podium for 5 minutes. >> Thank you. Good evening members of council. My name is Samir Patel. I am here on behalf of the residents of Bergamont community. I've been a resident myself for three years. The motion before you all is regarding the removal of parking restrictions in favor of allowing for parking and removing the bike lanes. I know my time is limited, so I'll speak to some of the concerns that a lot of my peers have brought to my attention. So, the first of uh which is the ongoing risk of parking tickets even when attempting to remain in compliance. Second, there's a lot of confusion and complaints around limited or street park or no street parking from guest and contractors. Third, there's inconvenience and hardship posed to seniors who come to visit or offer childcare services for their adult children. There's a lack of visibility and security offered on designated parking spaces and the scarcity of such spaces. Residents have also expressed there's a loss of enjoyment from themselves with planning or hosting private affairs on their own property. due to to the difficulties incurred with logistical planning and the risk of possible parking infractions incurred by guests. From a landlord perspective, there's a loss of interest from prospective buyers and resulting decrease in property value observed from actual owners due to the lack of street parking and the lack of attractiveness observed from existing parking restrictions. And most importantly, there's this absenteeism of cycling usage. When residents are traveling in the community, we observe cyclists on Bratannia and Tmaine. There has not been a single cyclist that I've observed personally in my three years on Bergammont at at all. A lot of that has been claimed to be devoted towards the Milton Educational Village, which has yet to be developed and it could be years before we even observe that uh full utilization. In the present time, the residents are the ones paying for that cost of it. I think it's important for council members to be aware of the timeline for why this motion's been brought up. So, this implementation took place in July of 2024. Immediately, overnight, signs went up without any residents being aware of it, indicating that there'd be no parking on the street and that there'd be cycling lanes. We immediately went to action. We formed a WhatsApp group which is now 60 active members strong. We rode to Great Golf who is our developer. They deferred to the town. We went to the town and on August 26 of 2024, we were fortunate to have a meeting with Mayor CR and his town staff. He was very kind to speak with us. Regrettably, despite our pleas for a comparable solution, there was no results that we could live with. Over the months, we continued to press, we continue to invite them to revisit their position on this matter to no avail. Then in January 2025, uh, Ward Counselor Samir Ali and Ward Council Sarah Marshall were gracious enough to come to our street to observe the concerns firsthand. They were fully appreciative of all the issues that we raised. And in February of 2025, a motion was brought by councelor Ali for a seasonal restriction which was much less severe than the year- round restrictions that were in place. The motion passed. Between November 15, 2025 and April 15th or April 14th, 2025, many residents were able to finally benefit and have a sigh of relief from the parking restrictions previously in place. We were able to host parties. We're able to have friends and guests over at any time. We're able to have our parents come over and look after our children while we attended to our work commitments or our daily affairs. And then on April 15th, 2026, overnight, we all woke up to parking ticket infractions on our dashboards. Many of us received fines of $40. And it just seemed very predatory. It seemed punitive. it seemed like there was no relief that we could have and now we're stuck with that uh implementation of parking restrictions from April 15th until November 15th until this motion passes if we're fortunate to have it pass respectfully. We've tried to do it in a less informal manner. We've tried to work with the town. We've tried to cooperate with staff. We've tried to hear their side of the things. We've lived through half measures. It's just not working for us. This is not a convenience that we're seeking. It's a daily necessity. We require street parking just like many other residents of Milton. Why should we be different? I think it's very important that we have the benefit to enjoy our properties as we've paid for it. Uh, the other thing I want to draw attention to is on Bergamont. I counted this morning there's 85 homes on Bergamont Avenue. Bergamont Avenue is not fully completed as yet because they're still trying to join it to a Saval Line. 85 homes. Most of them are semi- detached properties. So, let's assume that from that there's at least two drivers that are affected. We now have 170 residents that that are going to be impacted by this the outcome of this motion. Hope you all will think of them when you decide to vote on it. Subject to any questions, those are my submissions. >> Thank you, Mr. Patel. I'm seeing councelor Marshall has a question. >> First and foremost, I just want to thank you and all the residents uh from Bergammont who have reached out to councelor Ali and I uh to voice your concerns on this. Um I would like to just get a notion from you about the area that we're speaking about. So um Bergamont runs from Tmaine and over to Savaline upon its completion. >> Yes. >> Can you give us an idea as to excuse me um how long of a stretch of road that is? >> I don't have the actual measurement distance. Um, I know that there is some street parking permit in Water Crest, but it allows maybe five or six vehicles. And when you have other residents who have the same concept to try to take advantage of that before it gets filled up, it's quite limited. And residents shouldn't have to be quarreling amongst themselves to get those spaces. I think we should be able to enjoy our properties to the best extent that we can. And I also have to be mindful of the fact that there's also joining streets like uh Celendine and other residents that also rely on Water Crested Park. And so we're we're potentially taking away from their opportunity to park there as well for their guest. And so you have this large community that's trying to rely on one particular street to park right now. The other point I want to add on is there's an inconsistency in implementation. If you look at the east side of Bergammont from coach check that would be adjoining to Savaline. There are no painted bicycle lanes at this time. Right now there's none. So effectively, they're still incurring the cost of having no no parking restrictions in place for them. And yet there's no bicycling lanes painted for them. There isn't our street, but again, to my point, there's no cyclist. You could put up some cameras. You could have someone stay there and monitor it. I'm pretty certain you're never going to find one cyclist there because they all utilize Britannia Tmaine. >> Thank you very much. Thank you. >> Any other questions from any of my colleagues here? I'm seeing none. Uh I see the gentleman waving in the audience. Unfortunately, this is uh not the time I can include audience in the questions. Thank you. Um okay, seeing none, uh thank you so much for your delegation tonight, Mr. Okay, we're going to move on to the next delegation which is Mr. Josh Newbower. And this delegation is regarding item 9.3, technical report, official plan, amendment, zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications by 150 Steels, Inc. Please come on to the podium. Please turn on the mic. You have five minutes. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm simply here to answer questions later on for the for the application if they are asked of us later on. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And we have uh Miss Deborah Walker again as a delegation and this is with regards to item 9.3 technical report official plan amendment zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications by 150 steels inc. pause. Am I >> No problem. You You can start now. >> Okay. Thank you. Um and uh thanks again for having me. Uh able the opportunity to speak. Um again, uh I'll just kind of I'm here for the same client for CR. Um and uh I won't go over the introductions. It's all the same. Essentially, this is really the the crux of our main concern. Um, and uh we want to make sure that any redevelopment of the the parcel um of these lands uh continue to um not adversely impact the long-term viability of established industrial land uses, but in particular uh CR's operations at 105 Steels Avenue East, which is in the light blue. Next, next slide. Um, and as I mentioned, um, I know that there's been some disagreement, but that is our continued I won't go back over our my opinion on that, um, about the employment area, but that again, um, has not I don't see it anywhere in the applicants, u materials where the 2825 has been addressed. And next slide. Um, CR's operation is considered a major facility under the provincial planning statement as well as a mineral aggregate operation. Um, and again, the applicant has not demonstrated how the proposed amendments um will be consistent with uh provincial planning statement um policies 351 and 352 with respect to land use compatibility and as well as the um provincial planning policy 4524 with respect to protection of a mineral aggregate operation. Next slide. Uh and so uh just really again to go over um the real the meat of the matter here is the noise study and it was completed for uh only uh phase one which is the area in pink. Um the area in blue is phase two. Uh it does propose significantly higher residential densities and building heights uh even closer to the um CR operation. the concerns with the noise study in phase one. Um the applicants uh noise assessment had underestimated the predictable worst case impacts relative to CR's operations and that um has been uh that information has been shared uh with uh both the town staff and with the applicants uh noise consultants. Um and that that information has um demonstrated that there will be exceedences of the provincial noise standards for the majority of the proposed residential development in phase one. Next slide please. The noise modeling work completed by uh the technical experts has indicated um based on the the additional data provided by CR has indicated that the proposed development does not meet MECP noise guidelines and that there would actually need to be very significant mitigation uh necessary. Um it's my understanding that all parties agree with this conclusion um and that there's really the the approach on this is that that will be determined later on and that is just um not uh something that CR feels comfortable with. They've put a lot of investment into this operation. Um and uh there's been no demonstration of feasible mitigation to support the principle of residential land uses and meet the provincial guidelines should um uh and and therefore uh there's really been no real solution uh identified um based on the information that we've provided to both town staff and both uh to the applicant that are have raised major land use compatibility concerns. Next slide please. And so in order to allow uh for the proposed development um as I mentioned there would be need to be significant changes to both the CR's um own plant itself as well as the development in order to even meet ministry guidelines meaning there would need to be at source mitigation and quite quite a bit of it. Um there have been a lot of discussions uh between CR and the developer and and um raised these issues and uh as a me as I mentioned um we don't think that these approvals should come forward um without some certainty on how mitigation um is even feasible. Next next slide please. And so the summary of our request is that the um that the decision on the sorry I've got the wrong thing. Uh next slide please. Uh that the um application be denied or deferred of the official plan amendment zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan conditions until Mountain View has properly demonstrated how those sections of the provincial planning statement have been met. Next slide please. And if council is not prepared to deny or defer the application, we uh strongly urge council if you could please consider at a minimum to approve the proposed sight specific official plan amendment wording that is attached as appendix one to our submission and also defer at least the approval of the zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan of subdivision conditions uh to ensure that proper assessments are completed and that there's a clear plan in place for mitigation that avoids adverse impact onto the CR operations. >> Okay. Thank you so much, Miss Walker, for youration. I'm going to look around and see if any of my colleagues have any questions. Uh, councelor Cheliner. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. It might be advisable for the commissioner to provide uh some information related to uh when this matter was dealt with by council, how long ago, um and her her perspective on uh the noise study. Not going to suggest any mitigation, but I can tell I I can certainly discuss mitigation measures we've taken in the past. Uh but I'd prefer to at this point wait for the commissioner to offer her thoughts about uh the noise study and the time frame for the public hearing that took place and uh and the approval of the uh the application. >> Commissioner Hogan >> uh through the chair and uh subject to councelor Chaliner's agreement. I would prefer to answer those questions when the application comes before council later in the agenda. >> Okay. Thank you. Just very quickly, Madam Chair, there have been situations in the past uh and I recall actually going back to uh 2001 roughly in Madame Homes and there was concerns by the agricultural community about uh farms adjacent to residential development and uh that information was listed on title so that uh people who are purchasing the property would know that they were living adjacent to an agricultural use and that comes with certain things uh both from a a noise and uh and sensory perspective and uh buyer beware. >> Okay, thank you for those comments, councelor Chelnner. I'm looking around and saying there's no more comments or questions. Thank you again, Miss Walker, for delegating tonight. Thanks. Okay, so that is the end of our registered delegations tonight and we are now going to move into the items for consideration section of the agenda item 9.1 which is the we make Milton official plan adoption. And I have a I'm going to read the motion and then we're going to uh listen to our commissioner explain more. It is moved by councelor Best and seconded by councelor Malbof that council resolves that the town of Milton official plan 2026 is consistent with the provincial planning statement 2024 and matters of provincial interest as listed in the planning act and conforms to applicable provincial plans and that the bylaw to adopt town of Milton official plan 2026 be enacted and that the Halton region official plan which constitutes an official plan of the town of Milton be revoked. booked as an official plan of the town and that the new town of Milton official plan attached to appendix 1 be adopted and that staff be authorized to bring forward a bylaw in accordance with the bylaw attached as appendix 1 to report DS03926 for council adoption and that notice of the passing of the bylaw adopting the town of Milton official plan 2026 be provided in accordance with the planning act and that the town of Milton official plan 2026 6 be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval in accordance with section 26 of the Planning Act. I have read the motion and now I'm going to ask our commissioner to begin her presentation. Uh through you, Madame Chair. I have to say that this is a pretty exciting night for the town of Milton. Tonight, council has the opportunity to adopt Milton's first completely new official plan since the 1990s. Now, just let that sink in for a second. It's been more than a generation since Milton Council has had the opportunity to approve an entirely new blueprint for the future of this community. As council knows, we spent a lot of time talking about development applications, roads, parks, housing, and infrastructure. But this is the document that ties it all together. This is the blue blueprint that will guide how Milton grows, where it grows, what we protect, where we invest in, and what kind of community we want to be through to 2015. This has been a long journey. The We Make Milton process began in 2019, and what makes this accomplishment even more significant is that we completed it during one of the most dynamic periods in Ontario's planning history. Over the past seven years, we have navigated changing provincial legislation, evolving housing priorities, growth management, growth management reforms, the trans transition away from regional planning authority, and an entirely new provincial planning statement. At times, it really felt like the goalposts were moving while we were still in the field. Through all of that change, council remained focused on the bigger picture, ensuring Milton had a clear, locally informed and defensible vision for its future. And I think that is exactly what this plan achieves. This plan supports housing choice and affordability. It provides certainty for employment growth and economic investment. It identifies where intensification should occur and where it should not. It protects our environmental system and natural heritage features. It plans for infrastructure, transportation, parks, and community services. One of the most one of the things I'm most proud of is that this plan recognizes Milton's full identity. Yes, we are one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. Yes, we are planning for new housing, jobs, and infrastructure, but we are also a community with a proud rural heritage, productive agricultural lands, valued hamlets, and a significant and significant environmental features. This plan does not treat those areas as an afterthought. It recognizes them as an important part of what makes Milton Milton. I would also like to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of the planning, policy, and urban design team who are here this evening. In particular, Gail Anderson, Hugo Rencon, and David Twig, whose leadership, expertise, and perseverance have been instrumental in getting us to this point. I would also like to recognize the many staff across the entire corporation who contributed to this work. An official plan is not prepared by a single department. It reflects the expertise and input of staff across the organization including development review, engineering, transportation, parks and recreation, infrastructure planning, finance, legal services, communications, economic development and transit. I particularly want to acknowledge our development review team. While planning policy led the creation of the plan, development review staff are the people who will work with these policies every day. Helping to translate council's vision into real projects and real communities on the ground. Their practical experience help shape this plan is not only aspirational but also workable and effective. I also want to thank council. Official plans require communities to make important decisions about how and where they grow. Those decisions are not always easy, but throughout the process, council has provided thoughtful leadership, clear direction, and a consistent focus on the long-term interests of Milton residents. Staff are of the opinion that the proposed official plan meets provincial policy requirements, has regard for matter matters of provincial interest, and conforms with applicable provincial plans and legislation. Most importantly, we believe it represents good planning and a strong foundation for Milton's future. Accordingly, staff are seeking council's approval this evening. Following the adoption, the next step will be submission of the plan to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval. Once approved by the province, this plan will become Milton's primary land use planning framework moving forward. Mayor and members of council, very few councils get the opportunity to approve an entire new official plan. In Milton's case, the last time that happened was in the 1990s. As I already mentioned, this council should be proud of what it what has been accomplished. When future councils look back at the evolution of Milton, they will identify this official plan as one of the defining documents that help shape the community's future. On behalf of staff, thank you for your leadership. Thank you to the community for its participation, and thank you to the many staff who contributed their expertise throughout this process. We are so excited to bring this plan forward and respectfully request council's approval this evening. This is a big moment for Milton and one that has been many years in the making. Thank you. Thank you so much for your uh presentation. It certainly is a very exciting time for this council uh to be standing at this um notion. With that, I have a speaker list. I have councelor Kauki first. >> Yep. Thanks, Madam Chair, and congratulations, Commissioner Hogan, and to your entire development services team. This is very, very exciting. You know, 1990s, that's pretty eye opening because I probably wasn't even born when this uh plan was uh first uh first created. So, this is super exciting for the next generation of Miltonians as we continue to go, particularly our young people because Milton is that community with families, with young children who aspire to have a complete livable community for everyone. And uh it's so nice to see we're talking about affordable housing in these in this plan. We're talking about quality, complete communities with parks, amenities, and spaces for everyone to enjoy. It's more than just housing and warehousing. It's it's building a livable community for everyone. So, I hope the public understands and appreciates that when we talk about planned community growth, it starts with the incredible work our staff do, shaped by public input as well. Along the way, there were numerous workshops, opportunities for public to get involved and uh it's it's thank you to members of the public who engaged, provided comments online, attended our workshops and uh it's been a pleasure working alongside all of my colleagues as well through workshops and all of that things to represent our constituents to to be able to shape this plan and uh congratulations again to to everyone in Milton and uh particularly Commissioner Hogan and your entire team. Thanks, Madam Chair. >> Thank you, Councelor Ky. I'll go to councelor Best next. >> Yes. Uh similar comments just two questions to staff commissioner. You mentioned about provincial approval. What is the estimated timeline for everybody's information? Because uh I know it could be hit or miss with the province in terms of approvals. We've asked that very question to the province and we don't necessarily always get a straight answer, but I would say within six months at at the at the longest. >> Yes, I'm totally shocked with that answer. Uh, question number two, regarding the zoning bylaws, as was mentioned by the earlier presentation here by Tracy Robinson, what's your estimated timeline once the province approves us that we can implement the new zoning bylaw? because uh some areas of town go back to 2003 in terms of the zoning designation and as you could see from the earlier delegations that we have a lot of concerns in the rural area >> uh through the chair to councelor best I would suggest that um the applicant submit a reszoning application sooner rather than later. We can start processing that and be ready for when the new OP takes uh the new official plan is fully in force. But in terms of the overall zoning, when do we expect the new zoning bylaw to be in place? >> Oh, through the chair, you mean the comprehensive zoning bylaw update? That is next on our agenda. Um, I would say that will probably take about two years from start to finish. It's it's it's a bit of a daunting task. >> In other words, it's not over yet. Thank you. >> Thank you, Councelor Best. Councelor Chaliner is next. >> Thanks, Madam Chairman. I'll I'll just add my my thanks. Uh there were a few of us around in 1997 when that official plan was approved. Um you were a gleam in your father's eye at that point. Um Mayor CR obviously u I don't recall if if councelor Best or Councelor Malof were there in 97 but uh that was the year. Um, and it took 5 years to uh from start to finish to uh to build that plan. And it was a good plan for the time, but it hung around too long. And u my question of the of the commissioner is uh I have said through this process that there needs to be a regular review of this this plan moving forward. uh I had suggested 5 years to review it and perhaps 10 years to write another plan depending on what's taking place and I'm just wondering uh so that this thing remains a living document doesn't gather dust on a shelf uh what is the plan for review >> through the chair to councelor Chaliner we will be undertaking five-year reviews of our official plan um uh after after a certain amount of time we may have to revamp some of the plan, but I think right now um every five years will be will be the plan moving forward. Thank you. >> Thank you. I appreciate that. Uh just one quick uh quick comment. Uh as I indicated before, the Minister of Housing is going to be here on July 15th and uh maybe we forego what we're going to talk to him about and just take him through the official plan and ask for his signature at the end of the meeting. >> It kind of sounds like a hostage situation. Councelor Challenger, >> it could be. >> That's off the record. Okay, with that, uh, >> not now. >> Well, with that, I'm going to look around and see if any of my other colleagues have any comments to add. Certainly a very, very impressive work done by our planning staff. Congratulations to Jill and her team, all the people she mentioned. really uh looking forward to getting uh this moving and seeing all the good things that we have planned for the community. Thank you. So, I have read the motion and uh it is moved by councelor Best and second by councelor Malbuff. One last chance looking around. Any comments, questions? I'm seeing none. Mr. Mayor, >> just uh madam chair, we got to be careful uh we don't break our arm patents in the back there. But on the uh serious side, I think it's very important. Uh hopefully it's unanimous around here. So the only way we can uh do that is call for a record vote to send the message. And again, as Council Chandler mentioned, uh the minister's coming out here and it'll be a one-on-one with him uh and I I know on some of the uh the issues. So recorded vote, please. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. And the clerk will now take over for the recorded vote. Thank you. So, the motion has been read. Um, all those in favor, please stand. In favor, Mayor CR, in favor, councelor Kulkkey. In favor, councelor Best. In favor, councelor Chaliner. In favor, councelor Marshall. In favor, councelor Malbuff. In favor, councelor Minakus. In favor, councelor Aaz. In favor, counselor Ali. That's carried unanimously. That is carried unanimously. Okay, we're now moving on to agenda item number 9.2, which is the Agertton secondary plan. And I have a motion in front of me, moved by councelor Best, seconded by councelor Malbof, that staff report DS04126 outlining applications for amendments to the town of Milton official plan and urban zoning bylaw 0162014 as amended to facilitate the development of a mixed used high density subdivision be approved and that staff be authorized to bring forward official plan amendment number 97 in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as appendix 4 to report DS-04126 for council adoption and further that staff be authorized to bring forward amending zoning bylaw in accordance with the draft zoning bylaw amendment attached as appendix 6 to report DS04126 for council adoption. Okay. Well, the clerk the clerk tells me that I have read the wrong uh motion. Uh, and that's fine. It's okay. But this this new one is is quite lengthy. So, what I will do is I will not read it. I know all of my colleagues have already read it. Uh, but before we go to voting on this, I'll have uh some comments. I perhaps Commissioner Hogan needs to add. Thank you, Madame Chair. I'm very pleased to introduce report DS 3826, respecting the Aggerton Secondary Plan. This is one of the most important secondary plans that will come before council because it is fundamentally about Milton's future economy. Before speaking to the details of the plan, I just want to highlight its location. The Agretton Secondary Plan is generally bounded by Highway 401 to the north, Derry Road to the south, the Green Belt to the west, and eighth line to the east. It sits in the heart of the Turfalger corridor and is uniquely positioned along highway 401, 407, the future 413 corridor, the CPKC rail line, and the proposed Milton Trafal Falar GO station. Quite simply, there are very few locations in the greater Toronto and Hamilton area that offer this level of regional connectivity and economic opportunity. While many growth areas are primarily focused on housing, Aggerton has been planned as a major employment destination. The plan establishes the framework for approximately 17,500 jobs and about 14,000 residents, creating opportunities for future generations to live, work, and invest in Milton. As our community continues to grow, creating jobs close to home is just as important as creating housing. And Agertton will play a critical role in achieving that balance. For many years, council has spoken about the importance of building a complete community and improving Milton's job to population balance. This plan directly supports that objective by creating opportunities for office, commercial, industrial, and institutional investment in one of the most strategically located areas in the town. The plan is also centered around the future Milton Trafalar GO station. If and when that station proceeds, Aggerton will be ready. The secondary plan has been designed to support the mix of uses, density, and built form needed to maximize a significant transit investment and create a vibrant transit oriented community. The protected major transit station areas plan to accommodate the highest concentration of jobs, housing, and commercial activity within the corridor. However, I want to emphasize that the success of this secondary plan does not depend on the certainty around the GO station. The employment lands, transportation network, servicing strategy, and community structure all stand on their own merit. The GO station would undoubtedly strengthen the vision ex and accelerate investment, but the planning framework before council today remains sound regardless of the timing of that investment. What is particularly exciting about Aggerton is that it positions Milton to complete to compete for future employment opportunities while also delivering the parks, schools, community facilities, active transportation connections, and public services needed to support a complete community. This is not simply a land use plan. It is an economic development strategy, a transit strategy, and a community building strategy rolled into one. This report is the culmination of many years of work. Since the process began, council has provided clear direction on the importance of employment, transit supportive development, and the long-term economic competitiveness. The plan before you today reflects that vision. I would like to thank the land owners, stakeholders, public agencies, and town staff under David Twig's leadership, including Megan Levelvel, who has contributed to this work over many years, and Rey, who took the reigns while Megan is taking parental leave. Their efforts have resulted in a thoughtful and forward-looking plan that will help shape one of the most important growth areas in Milton for decades to come. When future generations look back at how Milton planned for its growth, I believe Aggerton will be viewed as one of the defining employment areas that help transform Milton from a growing community into a mature and economically complete municipality. This plan positions us to attract investment, create jobs, and support transit while ensuring Milton remains competitive and prosperous for decades to come. Staff are recommending approval, and I would be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. >> Thank you, Commissioner Hogan, uh, for sharing that. I have a speaker list here. I'm going to go to Councelor Cheliner first. >> Thanks, Madam Chair. Yes. When this uh proposed secondary plan back at that time was was brought forward, the question that I raised was, you know, without uh a uh a GO Transit service, would it still be economically viable? And and that the commissioner talked about that in a in a roundabout way, but that is the question. Um and that was the quite frankly the reason why this was supported by council at the time because it was our understanding that with or without metro links uh this plan could go forward. This community would be viable economically because I think people who maybe are not understanding completely of what Aertton is all about. It is a separate community physically. uh it it is going to require all the infrastructure that our current community currently offers its residents because it is not adjacent to an existing neighborhood and won't be perhaps to the south once some of us are gone it may connect with Oakville but uh at this point it's separate so I my only question madam chair is as was the the the promise at the beginning of this discussion that started I think 2019 or 2020 20. Is it still an economically viable secondary plan and an economically viable neighborhood? >> Through the chair, I I I would say that yes, absolutely the plan has been carefully uh manufactured to stand on its own merits without the Metroink's investment. Um, I think it's really important to recognize the importance of the trfalger corridor and the connections that it makes making also with the with the highways surrounding this this particular secondary plan. Um, it can stand on its own without the station. The station will certainly help and we're going to continue to work with Metroinks um in that regard, but the plan can stand on its own and will be economically viable. Madam Chairman, I just my my last question is pseudo comment. Um, in my other life, I do a a presentation called Changing Milton and uh probably Mayor CR will recall this. Uh, I was pretty young at the time, but the introduction of Highway 401 probably changed Milton more than anything in its history. And you know, the reason why I had confidence about the the Metro Links comment that staff made back then and and that the commissioner is making now is the reality is that um those economic development assets that Milton has today are the same economic development assets that will make this a success. We're 20 minutes from the airport. We've got three major highways going through our community. We have a great workforce. um we have a place where people can live and live a quality life and that's why I'm confident uh that uh this is worthy of my support. It's worthy of the support of the public uh moving forward because it is economically viable. >> Thank you councelor Cheliner for your comments. Uh councelor Kulkkey is next. >> Yeah, thanks Madam Chair. I'll keep it brief here. It's really encouraging and congratulations to development services team again on this milestone. um 17,500 jobs that are projected through this plan and approval uh as anticipated is really encouraging to see. And I would just ask and just put on the record that it would be important for our economic development team to make sure they're consulting with our workforce, which is our our members of our public, our constituents, to, you know, see what type of businesses and skills and abilities they bring to the table to make sure we're attracting those specific businesses so the people that live here, have the education that they have and the skills they have can work in Milton at the same time. Uh, but this is a great milestone and uh speaks to placemaking for economic development and job creation. So, I'll definitely be supporting this. Thanks. >> Thank you, councelor Kauki. I'm going to look around and see councelor Manikakis. >> Uh, first of all, I'll just repeat and say thank you for pulling this together. It's great. Um, having sat on the other side of the table of economic development, looking for opportunities where to grow. I see this as a significant opportunity, not just where it's going to be, but the ripple effect that it has for the rest of Milton over time can be very significant in growth uh in terms of jobs and attraction for other companies. So, I I believe that this is a very attractive approach to the growth of Milton and it's unique. It's not you don't see this kind of thing every day. Um and I believe that there will be organizations that will be want a part of this growth as well. Thank you. Thank you, Councilman Nakus. Any other comments from my colleagues? Well, thank you for all of your comments. Before I go to the vote, I really want to ask Councelor Hogan, all of that is good, but is there a Costco and a Burger King TBD? Okay. So, I have the motion in front of me and uh I've read it before and um I'm going to just call the vote now. Looking around to see if there's any comments left. None. Okay. So, it's moved by councelor Melbour, seconded by councelor Best. All those in favor and that is carried. At this point, we'll like to take a brief recess for five minutes and then we'll uh come back uh so can all relax for five council meeting. Now we are now on to agenda item 9.3 which is the official plan amendment zoning bylaw amendment and draft plan of subdivision by 150 steels incorporated. In front of me, I have a motion moved by councelor Best, seconded by councelor Malbof, that staff report DS04126 outlining applications for amendments to the town of Milton official plan and urban zoning bylaw 0162014 as amended to facilitate the development of a mixeduse high density subdivision be approved and that staff be authorized to bring forward official plan amendment number 97 in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as append. Index 4 to report DS-04126 for council adoption and further that staff be authorized to bring forward amending zoning bylaw in accordance with the draft zoning bylaw amendment attached as append six to report DS04126 for council adoption. I have read the motion and I will now uh call on commissioner Jill Hogan um for any introductory comments. >> Thank you madam chair. This report represents a significant milestone in the transformation of a formal industrial site into a new mixeduse community immediately adjacent to downtown Milton. Before speaking to the planning merits of the application, I think it's important to recognize the substantial environmental remediation work that has already occurred on these lands. For many years, the site was impacted by historic industrial contamination. Since 2023, extensive cleanup and restoration efforts have been undertaken, including soil remover, removal, groundwater treatment, woodland restoration, and wetland creation. This proposal presents an opportunity to turn a formal former brownfield site into a productive and vibrant part of our community. From a planning perspective, these lands represent a unique opportunity. They're located on the northern edge of downtown Milton, immediately south of Steels and west of Martin Street. The site has long been viewed as a strategic redevelopment opportunity. Its proximity to downtown established neighborhoods, schools, parks, trails, and transit services makes it particularly well suited for a mixeduse community that can support both housing and commercial activity while strengthening connections to the broader community. Staff also carefully considered the proposed building heights and the transition to the existing residential neighborhood along Martin Street to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area. The official plan amendment before council. It establishes the long-term planning frame framework for the entire site. It redesates the lands and creates the policy structure that will both that will guide both the initial phase of development and future phases as they come forward. The zoning bylaw amendment is more limited in scope. It establishes the detailed permissions, performance standards, and development requirements necessary to implement phase one of the project only. While future phases will continue to require additional planning approvals, for clarity, phase one in includes approximately 1,65 residential units in a mix of town houses and apartment buildings, neighborhood commercial space, a significant public park, a new storm water management facility designed as a community amenity, new roads and active transportation connection, and the continued protection and enhancement of the natural heritage system. In many respects, phase 1 delivers the backbone of this community, including the key public spaces, environmental improvements, and infrastructure that will support future development on the balance of the site. Council will also note that the land use compatibility matters associated with nearby industrial operations, including CR Canada, who delegated this evening, have become a more significant focus during the latter stages of the review. For those unfamiliar with the company, CR operates the Duffren Aggregates facility immediately north of these lands. Their concerns relate to ensuring that future residential development can coexist appropriately with an active industrial operation. Staff have recently engaged in discussions with CR and their consultants and remain committed to working collaboratively with all parties to address the outstanding concerns. The recommendation before council includes holding provisions specifically designed to ensure that matters related to land use compatibility, noise and other technical requirements are satisfactory satisfactorily resolved before any development can proceed. In other words, council is not being asked to approve development in advance of these issues being addressed. The holding provisions provide an important safeguard to ensure that the necessary work is completed first. Should additional work be required, staff are also prepared to continue discussions through the Ontario Land Tribunal settlement process with the objective of reaching an appropriate and balanced outcome. Overall, staff are satisfied that the proposal represents a significant environmental success story and an important community building opportunity for Milton. We believe it provides a thoughtful framework for for the redevelopment of a long vacant industrial property while ensuring that outstanding technical matters are addressed before any development can proceed. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. >> Thank you, Commissioner Hogan. I have councelor Best. >> Uh, no questions, just comments. >> Is there any question? Mayor Grants. >> Uh, thank you very much, Madam Chair. We heard the uh presentation of course by uh Miss Walker and uh uh their thoughts. Uh is there anyone else uh that's been in communications with staff uh opposing this to date? >> I'm going to go to the clerk for this. Commissioner Hogan uh through the chair to the mayor. No. >> Okay. Any other questions to staff? Seeing none uh comments. Councelor Best. >> Yes. Thank you, Madam Chair. If staff could put up the first to my aerial photographs. I've got two. So, one looking south. Sure. We got the right one. Yeah. Is any possibility of expanding that? Okay. Yeah. Just for everybody's information, this thing works again. Oh. Oh, there we are. This is the site we're talking about here. former Maritor site, Rockwell, you know, and uh it actually dates back to the 1950s before Kingsley Court was even built. If you were planning this area today, you would never make this employment. It would be squared off similar to the other four corners of town as residential. This is the CR plant here. I understand their concerns and uh but respectfully disagree because if you go to the second uh photo, please, this is the mobility hub. This is a batching plant right here. Similar operation. We had similar concerns when these this area was approved. We have 716 uh Main Street which is almost three times closer than the CR plant. Plus, we have the new uh Fernbrook area here as well as all this area is designated future high and density. Regarding the CR plant, if you want to go back to the first uh photo and we had public input and actually for the Nippasing Road, the batching plant there did have similar concerns and since uh those buildings have been built, I have not heard any complaints from noise and I don't think any other counselors has seen. So when we're looking at this, I understand the concerns of noise operation. The houses on Martin Street and and the Kingsley Court are far closer than phase one. So I suggest between the uh delegation and the builder and staff they work out any concerns in the site plan process and not defer this because this is not the only noise emitter here as I took this picture May 12th and interesting there was a train going by that we had 24 trains a day going on this track which goes into the CN modal down here. This is Bronny Street in this section plus we have the 401 plus we have aircraft noise going over top. So between the widening of Steels Avenue to six lanes, the railway and the 401 noise, I think the uh any noise that's being made by this batching plan is going to be drowned out. So uh I would certainly endorse this. We're looking at uh,55 units. It's almost 2500 people which is certainly going to benefit the downtown. We already have three schools in the area which was in walking distance believe it or not of this area. So I'm looking forward to the development because uh some of us have known this area most of their life. This is a vast improvement over what was there before. Thank >> Thank you for those comments. Councelor Best, any other members of council have any comments to share? I am seeing none. I have read the motion before and it is moved by councelor Beth, seconded by councelor Malwolf. I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor? It passes. At this point, I'm going to take a little bit of my chairperson liberties and move up an agenda item, which is the motion about Bergamont Avenue. Uh, just because I do see a lot of the audience members waiting for that motion to be dealt with. And I will advise our council members to go to agenda item 9.12. And it is going to now come up as the next item. And so with that, the motion to consider bicycle lane and on street parking on Bergamont Avenue by councelor Marshall. And the motion is moved by councelor Marshall and seconded by councelor Kauki. It is quite a lengthy motion. I know my council colleagues have read it and I know the members of the public can uh find this document online as well. Um I'm going to now go to the mover for her comments. >> Thank you. As you know this is a matter that has uh quite a bit of history. We've heard from the delegate earlier uh Mr. Patel who is a resident on Bergammont about the inception of uh the bike lanes in this area and the impact that it's had on the livability for the residents in the community. So much so that they formed a WhatsApp group with more than 60 members. I want to start by just setting the lay of the land for my fellow counselors who may not be familiar with the exact demographic. We've got Tmaine to the west side. We've got the CN rail line to the east and it's bordered on the north by Louis St. Lauron and by the south to uh to Britannia. There are bike lanes along east west travel routes between Bratannia Louis St. Lauron as well as on Gordon uh CR Boulevard. Bergamont currently has a bike lane but does it does not allow for parking. The other street that is similar to Bergammont is Gordon Cran Boulevard, which allows for both parking and a bike lane. The distance between Britannia and Louis St. Lauron is my estimated less than 4 km. So when our cyclists are traveling through this area, they are usually traveling north south on Tmaine or east west on Britannia and Louis St. Lauron because they need to get over the CN rail. If they go across Gordon CR Boulevard, then they're going to have to go north or south on Savaline to get to one of the other east west arteries in order to get over that CN rail line. And it is with this specific planning aspect in mind that this was even a consideration for myself to bring this type of motion forward. Active transportation is a very important piece of our community and I recognize that. I do not bring this motion lightly and it is so important for these residents to balance their livability with the cycling and active transportation through our communities. You've heard from the delegates today that there's very little use if any of cycling on the street. And let's remember if there isn't a designated bike lane, it doesn't mean that a cyclist can't use the street. But there are designated bike lanes on other major arteries that do provide a great active connectivity transport system through this area. With respect to parking options, I want my fellow counselors to understand that I did not bring this lightly. Um there's a you're all familiar that there is a parking pilot program where some um residents can choose to park in parks uh that have been designated for that program. And unfortunately there isn't a park parking space in this area that is actually suitable for that purpose. So that leaves these residents with no other options. So I appreciate what I'm asking from my fellow council members this evening. Uh, but I do hope that you will support this motion for the reasons that I've stated and for the reasons that you've heard from the delegate earlier today, Mr. Patel representing the residents of Bergammont. >> Thank you, Councelor Marshall. As a secondary, councelor Ky. >> Yep. Thanks, Madam Chair, and thank you uh for your leadership, councelor Marshall, there. I just want to echo everything you said there too. parking and uh on one end prohibiting parking there's that aspect but the other hand making it flexible providing opportunities on the other hand is also equally important as well. We know that from many surveys we've done in the community as well where it's almost a 50/50 split in what residents would like to see in the community townwide. Now uh I won't repeat what councelor Marshall said. Uh happy to second this motion and support it. I just want to also remind residents as well um across the town, one of the things that we have done uh to some of the things that we've done to improve parking uh ability and flexibility in the community uh raised parking permits initially from 18 parking exceptions to 25 providing another week of parking per vehicle per plate. uh like councelor Marshall said, introduced that transitional neighborhood parking strategy to open up some of our community parks, parking lots with I think it's a hundred spaces in each ward townwide. And from conversations I've had with staff, I think over 400 residents have used uh that uh program so far to park using a permit-based system in the community. And I'm aware that through our transportation master plan as well, staff are working to establish a longerterm parking strategy as well, which will help provide a bit more flexibility when the time is appropriate. So, uh this motion is a great example of how uh we're listening to residents and implementing the appropriate realistic changes that need to be made. But I also want to even just make a comment for our staff as well. This pertains to planning as well in the future. You know, we need to also take into consideration that parking and that demand is is definitely there from the community and uh it can become inconvenient when there's no ability to park on either one or both sides of the street in some cases. So, wherever that's possible while still maintaining active transportation routes uh is is equally important. So, I encourage council to support the resolution. Thanks, Madam Chair. >> Thank you, councelor Kau. Really concur with those comments especially about making sure this is you know taken as a learning lesson for future planning. uh looking around to see if any of my other colleagues have any comments, questions to ask. I'm seeing none. Uh I have read the motion before, so I'm going to just call the vote now. The motion is moved by councelor Marshall and second by councelor Kauki. All those in favor? Motion passes unanimously. Okay, we are now back to uh the regular agenda which is uh items for consideration. This is item 9.4 official plan amendment by Sherling Heights. I have the motion in front of me. It is moved by councelor Malbou, seconded by councelor Best that staff report DS03726 outlining applications for amendments to the town of Milton official plan as amended to facilitate the development of one midrise 7story building with 88 square meters of commercial retail at great space as well as 71 townhouse units be approved and that staff be authorized to bring forward official plan amendment number 96 in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as appendix one to report DS-03726 for council adoption and further that the commissioner of development services forward this report to the provincial ministers of health education transportation and infrastructure and metro links with a request to review and plan for future Milton District Hospital school and transportation expansions. I will now call on Commissioner Jill Hogan for any introductory comments for this item. Thank you, Madam Chair. Before you this evening is an official plan amendment application for 1572 Cretchen Street in the Boone survey secondary plan. The proposal reflects changing market conditions by adjusting the mix of housing while still delivering a complete community. The revised plan includes a seven-story mixeduse building with atgrade commercial space and a range of housing options including town houses and apartments. While the amendment would permit a higher percentage of grade related units on the site, staff are satisfied that the proposal continues to achieve the intent of the major node designations, make sufficient use of infrastructure, and remains consistent with provincial policy and the town's planning framework. Staff are recommending approval, and I'm pleased to answer any questions. Thank you. >> Thank you, Commissioner Hogan. Any questions of the commissioner or any other staff member? Councelor Marshall. Uh, I'm just wondering, Commissioner Hogan, if you could just comment on the amenity space. I believe that the developer has increased from its original plan and just comments on to what this adds uh to this development site. >> So, the applicant is actually proposing more than uh 1300 square meters of outdoor amenity area and that exceeds the town's minimum by quite a lot. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, councelor Marshall. Any other questions for my colleagues? I'm seeing none. Um, as the area council member, just a quick question. I know that this applicant had come back with a reduction in the number of units. Can you please highlight that as well? >> Basically, the the the original approval, it contemplated 313 apartment units with 60 town houses. Uh the revised proposal uh recommends or is looking for one seven-story mixeduse building with 152 apartment units, 71 town houses, and 808 square meters of ground floor commercial space. So the apartment density has gone down from 313 to uh 313 units to 152 units. Um the town houses have gone up slightly from 60 town houses to 71. Thank you. so much for that response. This is a really good example of developers working with the town and the residents, you know, accommodating the needs as they come and change. Okay, with that, I have read the motion. I'm seeing no other comments or questions from my colleagues. So, I'm going to call the vote. It is moved by councelor Malbuff, second by councelor Best. All those in favor? It is carried. We're on to agenda item number 9.5, technical report 8465 Boston Church Road. And uh the motion is moved by councelor Best, second by councelor Malbof that staff report DS-02426 outlining an amendment to the town of Milton zoning bylaw 0162014 as amended to facilitate the development of a transportation terminal be approved. and that staff be authorized to bring forward an amending zoning bylaw in accordance with the proposed bylaw attached as appendix one to reports DS02426 for council adoption and further that the commissioner of development services forward this report to the provincial ministers of health education transportation and infrastructure and metro links with a request to review and plan for future Milton district hospital school and transportation expansions and with that I am going to go to Commissioner Hogan again for any comments. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. This report, it's really straightforward. It is to permit a transportation terminal use within an existing building at 8465 Boston Church Road. This property is located within Milton'sboro 1 Industrial Business Park and is designated and intended for employment uses. Importantly, as I mentioned, there are no new buildings proposed and and no significant site redevelopment contemplated through the application. This is primarily a change in change of use of an existing building that was previously occupied by the Salvation Army. Staff have completed a comprehensive review and are satisfied that it's consistent with provincial policy and conforms both to the town's planning framework and employment land objective. Technical agencies and town departments have reviewed the application and have offered no objection. For those reasons, staff are recommending approval and I would be pleased to answer any questions. Thank you. >> Thank you, Commissioner Hogan. I'm going to look around and see if any of my colleagues have any questions of staff or any comments to add. I'm seeing none. I have read the motion. It was moved by councelor Best, second by councelor Malbou. I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor? It is carried. Moving on to agenda item 9.6 termaine secondary plan funding agreement which is moved by councelor Malbuff seconded by councelor best. It's quite a lengthy uh resolution and uh I know my colleagues have read it and the members of of uh the public can read it online. I am again going to go to commissioner Hogan to see if she has any comments or remarks. >> Thank you madam chair. Uh this report relates to the future Tummaine uh Tmaine employment secondary plan and the purpose of the report it's pretty straightforward. It's not about approving development tonight. It's about putting in place the funding framework needed to complete the comprehensive planning work that must occur. Uh the proposed agreement allows the town to advance the secondary plan and supporting technical studies while ensuring that the upfront costs are funded by the benefiting land owners, not the taxpayer. Importantly, this remains a townled process. The town will manage the work program, establish the terms of reference, retain the consulting teams, oversee the technical studies, lead public consultation, and ultimately bring any future planning recommendations to council for consideration. Approval of this agreement will allow staff to proactively plan for the next phase of Milton's employment growth, strengthen our long-term economic competitiveness, and ensure these lands developed in a court develop in a coordinated and comprehensive manner. Staff are recommending approval, and I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Hogan. I have a speaker list. I have councelor Chaliner first. Uh >> thanks, Madam Chairman. I I don't have any questions of the commissioner. I think it's a pretty straightforward report. I just want to uh to thank staff and the land owners for their joint participation in funding uh this this effort. Uh I think it speaks to a couple things but most importantly the viability of what is proposed particularly in this environment getting uh that kind of an investment tells you that it's a good investment long term. >> Thank you councelor Chner. Councelor Best is next. >> Yes. Thanks Madam Chairman to the commissioner. Based on our current surplus of uh industrial land in Milton in both Dair Green the 41 industrial park and the slow takeup what's the estimated timeline for any future construction in this area? uh through the chair to councelor Best. It's very difficult to provide that estimate, but what I can tell you is that these lands will be ready uh for development once Derry Green is fully built out. That's really the goal here. >> So, you don't have a crystal ball? >> I think uh our CEO might. >> Okay. True. >> Just just a question to the counselor regarding uh some clarification on slow takeup. None of our data shows slow take up of any of those areas. I'm I'm talking about some lands to the north of the 401, but uh I'll I'll talk to you later about that. >> Thank you. Any other questions, comments by any of my other colleagues? I'm seeing none. I had mentioned that the motion was moved by councelor Malbof, seconded by councelor Best. I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor? That is carried. Okay, now we're moving moving on to the agenda item 9.7, which is the Veterans Monument. And I know Mayor CR has declared a conflict on this, so he's going to slide away from the horseshoe. And uh with that, I'm going to read the motion. It is moved by councelor Chaliner, seconded by councelor Malbof, that council authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the veterans monument in Victoria Park as described in this report and that a new capital project C51020726 Veterans Monument be approved in the amount of 40,000 funded with a contribution in the amount of 15,500 from the Milton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 and 24,500 from the project variance reserve. And uh I am going to go to our commissioner Doug Seno. Jill, you get time off now for any introductory comments on this matter. >> Uh thank you, Madam Chair. I'd just like to take a moment to acknowledge the the audience here. We've got two members from Royal Canadian Legion, branch 136, Sean Mat and Bob Elliott here in support of this uh project. Uh we've been working collaborative collaboratively with the with the Legion on this for a few months now trying to come up with a suitable monument and project that we can honor Canadian veterans in Victoria Park and we're happy to bring this forward to council for consideration tonight. >> Thank you so much and certainly a a something to look forward to. Um, any comments, questions by any of my colleagues? I'm seeing none. Okay. So, I have read the motion. I'm going to call the vote now. All those in favor? That is approved. Agenda item 9.8, traffic safety outreach pilot program and alternatives. And I have the motion in front of me, moved by councelor Kauki, seconded by councelor Marshall, that council receive this report for information and that council provide direction to staff to proceed with the implementation of the proposed alternatives as outlined in this report, including investments in technology, infrastructure, enforcement, and enhancement of existing traffic safety programs. and that the annual operating impacts of $31,637 associated with the new traffic safety infrastructure be funded in 2026 from the tax rate stabilization reserve and that council approve a new capital job C260001326 school parking enforcement in the amount of 515,000 to be funded through a funding re relo reallocate from the capital job C40013526 traffic safety outreach pilot program and I'm going to go back to our commissioner Doug Seno for any comments on this. >> Thank you Madam Chair. Um this report is in response to a notice of motion that came before council last December. Um staff have worked with well staff have worked throughout the uh throughout the year so far. we've been discussing with council and we've come up with what we think is a fair compromise to what was originally asked for in that motion. Um and in this report we are outlining a number of the planned activities that we already had on the books for 2026 including some new initiatives and taking advantage of some technology and some additional hard infrastructure that we can put in to again enhance the safety of of the concerns that were raised previously. So um I am happy to answer any questions. Thank you for that. I have councelor Kauki on the list to speakers. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. And I just want to thank uh Commissioner Sano, Heidi, Deanna, and uh Jess, and everybody else from traffic safety and community services for their hard work on this. It's it's really nice to see here in a complete report of what we already have, plus additional opportunities for what we can do. I think it's safe to say that 2026 is going to be and this summer the biggest year for traffic safety in our community and bolstering that to keep everybody safe and it's really reassuring because it's one of the very common concerns that definitely lands in uh in uh in my years from conversations with residents across the community. I just want to highlight the significance of the measures that are being put into place and particularly highlight the ones in W 3 in particular. From what I've counted here, it seems like there's going to be nine raised crosswalks at various locations that are going to be installed uh in in W 3 alone, plus an additional raised crosswalk at a a roundabout near St. Ker School on uh both the Blue St. Laurent legs of that roundabout, which is going to help promote some safety. Um that digital smartwatch system is definitely going to provide technology to help aid further traffic safety in the area. In addition to that, I'm really happy to see some additional enforcement being asked for for uh school zone violations. you know, we definitely see unsafe driving behavior that takes place in our school zones and combating that is going to be important as well with the right balance of education as well. Uh not just trade enforcement necessarily. Um I also want to highlight Cedar Ridge public school. It's not listed in the report, but through discussions with staff, you know, uh in that area, it's an elementary school that's uh fairly new in W 3. Uh we're going to be preventing some U-turns from taking place by adding some bowlards along the center line there and also you know allowing parking on one of the sides of the road uh to accommodate vehicle vehicle traffic in that area too. So uh thank you commissioner for all of your work in preparing this as well. It's uh really reassuring to see that uh the town of Milton continues to take traffic safety and and the safety of everyone uh seriously and uh so does council. Thank you madam chair. >> Thank you councelor Kauki. I have councelor Marshall next. I'd also like to thank uh Commissioner Sano and all town staff that have worked on this project. Uh safety, especially in and around our our schools where we've got our youngest minds in operation, um is so pivotal. Um the thought that has gone into this report uh is outstanding and I I really just want to commend staff for looking into all the options, having these discussions and coming back with something tangible that I think everyone can work with and that the community can be proud with and knowing that our children are going to be able to get to and from school safely. Um and I'm still going to encourage people to walk [laughter] Well said, councelor Marshall, and I really want to congratulate the both of you for leading the charge on this as well. Uh, with that, I'm seeing no other comments or questions from any of my colleagues. So, I have read the motion already brought forward by councelor Kauki, seconded by councelor Marshall. I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor and it is carried. Okay, we are at the purchasing various point of the agenda and I have a motion moved by councelor Malbuff, second by councelor Best. As you can see, this two is one of the bigger ones and so I'm not going to read it, but I am going to go to our CFO Glenn Cohen for any introductory comments. >> Uh, nothing to particular to highlight from this one. Happy to answer any questions the council may have. >> Thank you, Commissioner. I'm looking around to see if any of my colleagues have questions. I am seeing none. With that, I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor, it is carried. Item 910 which is enforcement staffing and service review. I have the motion in front of me. It is moved by councelor Kauki, second by councelor Best that the funding for the estimated cost in 2026 of the new staffing resources identified above be provided from the tax stabilization reserve with a transfer of $131,264 and that the head of council be requested to consider the inclusion of the additional staffing resources that are identified to start in 2027 as well as the related vehicle as part of the development and presentation of the 2027 budget and business plan and that the staffing resources identified to start in 2026 three part-time community compliance officers, one animal services officer for a 2-year contract and one conversion of a full-time supervisor licensing and enforcement administration be approved. With that, I am now going to go to our commissioner, Christine Scott, to see if she has any comments. >> Thanks, Madam Chair. Uh, this reports in response to a notice of motion about our staffing levels and considerations to introduce enforcement services on Sundays. Big thanks to Megan and her team for putting this internal review together. Uh based on that data and that and the results of that review, it shows that the town's current staff resources are not sufficient to reliably meet not only our existing service demands. Uh but the recommendations within this report identify what's needed to not only close that gap, but also achieve the weekend coverage that was identified in that notice of motion. It also includes a recommendation uh that may be considered in 2027 that would enable the team to build broad some broader service capacity. The two staffing packages recommended for consideration are intended to improve weekend and after hours coverage, strengthen our supervision, reduce our operational challenges, improve response time and customer service, and create capacity for more proactive enforcement. uh the town clerk slashdirector of uh legal and legislative services and I'd be happy to answer any questions council may have. >> Thank you, Commissioner. I have councelor Kulkkey. >> Yep. Thanks, Madam Chair. And just uh thank you, Commissioner Scott and uh to town clerk Megan Reid as well for all of the work and leadership on this as well and to Mary Beth and everybody else in uh legal legislative services. It's really nice to see, you know, us providing some additional support to our existing staffing levels for uh the bylaw enforcement team. you know, bylaw enforcement is the essence of maintaining community standards in in the town of Milton. And as the community grows, ensuring we maintain that standard is is very important to make sure we remain a livable community. And uh I just want to thank and take the opportunity to thank all of our enforcement officers and and senior staff as well for everything they do to maintain uh community standards in the community. You know, members of council often get inquiries about uh community complaints in relation to falling things that fall under that umbrella. And uh you know, it's it's nice to be able to have a report here that's going to be able to allow us to add additional uh resources into the existing staff to be able to allow our enforcement team to do a better job. And uh sometimes it can be a thankless job as well, you know, and uh particularly with safety and security for our enforcement staff. and uh you know having that additional support is going to be important for them, their safety, but at the same time community standards as a whole. So I'll definitely be supporting this tonight. Thank you. Seeing none, I have already read the motion. I'm going to call the vote. All those in favor? It is carried. Moving on to agenda item 9.11. Motion to consider renaming campable baseball diamonds by councelor Chaliner and it is seconded by councelor Minikakis. It is a very long motion as well. So I request members of the public to read it and uh with that I'm going to go to the mover council challen to see if you have any comments. >> Uh thanks madam chair and as you've read this is not a a request of council to approve the naming of the diamonds. It's it's a a request to approve participation in the process. So to begin the process of considering it at the end of the day, as council knows, you went through this a year ago. Um the public will decide uh and council will ultimately decide uh after the process has concluded. Uh this started a year ago. Uh you'll recall that council had approved the renaming of the baseball diamonds in Milton and it took place in June of 2025. On that day, I was approached by a member of uh the Campbellville baseball community uh who wanted to talk to me about the diamonds in Campbellville. And as baseball afficionados will know from this area, um those diamonds actually have a more storied past than the diamonds in Milton. And uh the residents of Campbell will never hesitate to remind me of that fact. And it is true. Uh and so the individuals who've been identified uh for this consideration well known in the community uh one is in the sports hall of fame uh and the other has been recognized uh by an Ontario baseball organization for his many years of contribution to the sport. Um, and so I'm bringing it forward this evening, as I said, not to ask for your support for the renaming, but to ask for your support that this go through a process of consideration for renaming. That's it. Thank you. >> Thank you, councelor Cheliner. Going to the secondary. Councelor Minakis. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. I as a as a Campbellite I have to say that there's a plaque there at the old baseball diamond and there are some 20 championships that have been won there and since 1953 and when you today when you look at what's going on there where there are tournaments being played in that field the first thing that came to mind excuse me [clears throat] as a result of what councelor Chandler has put forward here is field of dreams um that there are kids playing there and parents have dreams of these kids having you know baseball careers but at the end of the day it is quite something to actually notice that this history is here and I would like to commend councelor Chandler for his passion for history and bringing us forward. >> Well said councelor Makis definitely need to appreciate councelor Chaliner's efforts towards preserving Milton's history. Agreed. Okay, with that I'm going to look around and see if any of my other colleagues have any comments to add. I'm seeing none, so I am going to call the vote. All those in favor. It is passed. With that, we come to an the end of our items for consideration portion of the agenda. And we will now go into the uh introduction of notices of motion. I see there's three here and I know they will all be discussed and voted upon at the next meeting um at this point. So I'm not going to go to the movers or seconders because that will be when they will discuss it. Uh and next on the agenda is next on the agenda is the regional council updates and see councelor Best. >> Yes. Uh not wanting to steal your thunder, but we have two major items on this on the agenda, which was our last regional council meeting for the term. So we've got lots plenty of time on our hands to go campaigning. Uh enough my plug for that. But uh we also two items. First of all was the Allenale project. We allocated another $5 million to actually get the design going so that we can qualify for federal and provincial funding. And I thank Mayor CR and council for their support on this issue over the years because it is uh very uh needy. We have almost 7,500 people on the waiting list to get in assisted housing in Halton. Also, we passed a motion improving our homelessness services. And I see councelor Chner's got a motion here for next council meeting. It is critical. There's almost 85,000 people in Ontario that don't have a home. So, the more we can do to help them, the better. >> Thank you, Councelor Best. Um, any of my other regional colleagues have any comments to share? Any updates? I'm seeing none. Moving on to statements by members. Are there any statements about community events or community interest announcements? Councelor Best. >> Last word for tonight. I just wanted to recognize town staff, especially Glenn Cowan for helping out the Canada Day activities. I know a few of us around the table have been very involved with this. This is our first all volunteer one that and thanks to the Holton Agricultural Society for sponsoring it. It's from uh 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 1st. Sorry, no fireworks, but it starts off with a veterans breakfast at the Victoria Park and look forward to seeing everyone there. >> Thank you, Councelor Best. Uh any other statements from any other members of council? I'm seeing none. Okay. There's also a confidential item. Any of the uh members wish to go in confidential session in camera. I'm seeing none. Okay. So then uh we will just read the motion about we'll just read the motion. It's moved by councelor Malu. Second by councelor Best that the recommendations contained in staff report CO00626 be approved. All those in favor? That is carried. Okay. We are now at the bylaws section of the agenda and I'm not going to read all of them. I'm going to read the motion. However, it is moved by councelor Best and seconded by councelor Malbuff that bylaw numbers 0472026 through two and including bylaw 063206 be read, passed, and numbered and that the mayor and the town clerk be authorized to sign the said bylaws, seal them with the seal of the corporation and that they be engrossed in the bylaw book. All those in favor that is carried. Well, with all business concluded, this meeting is now adjourned. Ladies and gentlemen, have a good night.