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High-Level Summary

The Milton City Council meeting addressed critical topics involving urban planning, amendments to official plans, and community engagement processes. Mayor CR presided over the meeting alongside active participation from Councillor Best, Councillor Chaler, and Commissioner Jill Hogan, who contributed insights on planning and development topics. The focus was on aligning local and regional planning with provincial directives while exploring public consultation opportunities.

Important Topics Discussed

1. Land Use and Employment Planning: A major discussion centered around amendments to the regional official plan to redefine employment areas and comply with provincial regulations. Jill Hogan emphasized that they have sufficient land to support employment growth, stating the aim was "ensuring job growth while planning for community needs."

2. Public Consultation and Legislative Changes: The council stressed the importance of public engagement in the statutory public meetings discussing delegated authority official plan amendments. The meeting highlighted an ongoing opportunity for residents to shape local planning and property use decisions.

3. Renaming Community Park Baseball Diamonds: The council approved renaming Milton Community Park Diamond number one to "Pete McMullen Diamond" and Diamond number two to "Glenn Turner Diamond," celebrating their contributions to Milton's community. Mayor CR noted the recognition of these individuals' "positive impact not only in baseball but to the entire town."

4. Emergency Management Program Update: The fire chief detailed a consolidation of emergency management bylaws, reflecting modern practices and addressing communication strategies like reverse 911 to enhance emergency responses, explaining that "staff is looking at software that can actually do that."

5. Finances and Safety Improvement Initiatives: CFO Glen Cohen highlighted a projected budget surplus and discussed safety improvements for school roundabouts, including rapid flashing beacons to enhance pedestrian safety. Councillors noted, "additional safety measures beyond current plans would ensure community well-being."

Opportunities for Public Input

The meeting provided opportunities for public input during statutory meetings for the Britannia Secondary Plan and employment land amendments. Residents are encouraged to participate in future forums to voice concerns on municipal decisions.

Motions Passed, Rejected, or Deferred

• Renaming of Community Park Baseball Diamonds (CS 01224):

  • Outcome: Approved – Milton Community Park Diamonds will be renamed after Pete McMullen and Glenn Turner.

• Emergency Management Program Bylaw Update (CRS 031 124):

  • Outcome: Approved – The consolidated updates to emergency management protocols were passed.

• Quarterly Legal Update and Enforcement Matter (CRS 0324):

  • Outcome: Approved – Recommendations post-confidential discussions were adopted.

• Potential Acquisition of Land for GO Station (DS 07624):

  • Outcome: Approved – Accepted recommendations concerning land agreements with Metrolinx.

Follow-Up Actions

• Implement signage updates for the newly named park diamonds.
• Continue review and collection of feedback regarding the Britannia Secondary Plan and legislative amendments.
• Explore enhanced communication systems for emergency notifications.

Councillors Present

• Mayor CR
• Councillor Best
• Councillor Chaler