Council Meeting
Monday, December 8, 2025
21 motions across 17 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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14
PASSED
THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-013-25 be approved.
Res. 183-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-013-25 be approved.
Res. 183-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
OPEN SESSION
THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report CORS-013-25 be approved.
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
15
PASSED
THAT By-law Numbers 101-2025, through to and including Bylaw 117-2025, be READ, PASSED AND NUMBERED; AND THAT the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the said By-laws, seal them with the seal of the Corporation and that they be engrossed in the By-law Book
Res. 184-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT By-law Numbers 101-2025, through to and including Bylaw 117-2025, be READ, PASSED AND NUMBERED; AND THAT the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the said By-laws, seal them with the seal of the Corporation and that they be engrossed in the By-law Book
Res. 184-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
BY-LAWS
THAT By-law Numbers 101-2025, through to and including Bylaw 117-2025, be READ, PASSED AND NUMBERED; AND THAT the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the said By-laws, seal them with the seal of the Corporation and that they be engrossed in the By-law Book
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
CONSENT ITEMS
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of the following delegation for Item 9.7: Wendy Roberts, Sustainable Milton
Res. 168-25
· moved by Councillor Best
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of the following delegation for Item 9.7: Wendy Roberts, Sustainable Milton
Res. 168-25 · moved by Councillor Best
CONSENT ITEMS
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of the following delegation for Item 9.7: Wendy Roberts, Sustainable Milton
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Moved by: Councillor Best
PASSED
THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.8 be approved.
Res. 170-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.8 be approved.
Res. 170-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
CONSENT ITEMS
THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.8 be approved.
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of the following delegation for Item 9.1: Stephanie Fleming, Slessor Square LP Inc.
Res. 169 -25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of the following delegation for Item 9.1: Stephanie Fleming, Slessor Square LP Inc.
Res. 169 -25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
CONSENT ITEMS
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of the following delegation for Item 9.1: Stephanie Fleming, Slessor Square LP Inc.
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
5.5
THAT Staff Report DS-064-25 entitled: “Notice of Intention to Designate - 71 Thomas Street” be received and; THAT Milton Council recognizes the historic house at 71 Thomas Street in the Town of Milton as being of heritage significance; THAT Milton Council designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 for the reasons outlined in the Reasons for Designation attached as Appendix 1 to this Report; AND THAT the Town Clerk provides the Notice of Intention to...
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THAT Staff Report DS-064-25 entitled: “Notice of Intention to Designate - 71 Thomas Street” be received and; THAT Milton Council recognizes the historic house at 71 Thomas Street in the Town of Milton as being of heritage significance; THAT Milton Council designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 for the reasons outlined in the Reasons for Designation attached as Appendix 1 to this Report; AND THAT the Town Clerk provides the Notice of Intention to...
Motion 1
DS-064-25_Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Designate – 71 Thomas Street_ John Ezard House
THAT Staff Report DS-064-25 entitled: “Notice of Intention to Designate - 71 Thomas Street” be received and; THAT Milton Council recognizes the historic house at 71 Thomas Street in the Town of Milton as being of heritage significance; THAT Milton Council designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 for the reasons outlined in the Reasons for Designation attached as Appendix 1 to this Report; AND THAT the Town Clerk provides the Notice of Intention to...
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5.6
THAT the tax write-off, under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, for property tax roll number 010.002.77309.0000 in the amount of $2,254.85 be approved. AND THAT tax staff have delegated authority to write-off any further penalty charges and taxes billed until such time ownership is transferred to the Town and the property becomes tax exempt by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation MPAC.
Motion 1
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THAT the tax write-off, under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, for property tax roll number 010.002.77309.0000 in the amount of $2,254.85 be approved. AND THAT tax staff have delegated authority to write-off any further penalty charges and taxes billed until such time ownership is transferred to the Town and the property becomes tax exempt by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation MPAC.
Motion 1
ES-051-25_Tax Write-off under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001
THAT the tax write-off, under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, for property tax roll number 010.002.77309.0000 in the amount of $2,254.85 be approved. AND THAT tax staff have delegated authority to write-off any further penalty charges and taxes billed until such time ownership is transferred to the Town and the property becomes tax exempt by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation MPAC.
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5.7
THAT report ES-052-25 covering the capital and operating financial statements as at October 31, 2025, be received for information.
Motion 1
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THAT report ES-052-25 covering the capital and operating financial statements as at October 31, 2025, be received for information.
Motion 1
ES-052-25_Capital and Operating Financial Statements – October 2025
THAT report ES-052-25 covering the capital and operating financial statements as at October 31, 2025, be received for information.
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5.8
THAT COMS-015-25, Updates to Uniform Traffic By-Law 1984-1 and Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-law 035-2020 by received for information; AND THAT By-Law 1984-1 (Uniform Traffic By-Law) be amended as outlined in this Report and Appendix I; AND THAT By-Law 035-2020 (Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-Law) be amended as outlined in this Report and Appendix II.
Motion 1
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THAT COMS-015-25, Updates to Uniform Traffic By-Law 1984-1 and Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-law 035-2020 by received for information; AND THAT By-Law 1984-1 (Uniform Traffic By-Law) be amended as outlined in this Report and Appendix I; AND THAT By-Law 035-2020 (Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-Law) be amended as outlined in this Report and Appendix II.
Motion 1
COMS-015-25_Updates to Uniform Traffic By-Law 1984-1 and Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-law 035-2020
THAT COMS-015-25, Updates to Uniform Traffic By-Law 1984-1 and Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-law 035-2020 by received for information; AND THAT By-Law 1984-1 (Uniform Traffic By-Law) be amended as outlined in this Report and Appendix I; AND THAT By-Law 035-2020 (Road Occupancy, Fouling and Entrance Permit By-Law) be amended as outlined in this Report and Appendix II.
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DS-071-25_Public Meeting and Technical Report: Town-Initiated Housekeeping Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended (Town File: HKA-01/25).
DEFEATED
Amendment:
Res. 171-25
· moved by Councillor Khalqi
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Amendment:
Res. 171-25 · moved by Councillor Khalqi
DS-071-25_Public Meeting and Technical Report: Town-Initiated Housekeeping Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended (Town File: HKA-01/25).
Amendment:
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Moved by: Councillor Khalqi
PASSED
THAT Staff Report DS-071-25 outlining Town-initiated housekeeping amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, BE APPROVED; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward amending Zoning Bylaws in accordance with the draft By-laws attached as Appendix 3, 4 and 5 to Report DS-071-25 for Council adoption.
Res. 172-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Staff Report DS-071-25 outlining Town-initiated housekeeping amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, BE APPROVED; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward amending Zoning Bylaws in accordance with the draft By-laws attached as Appendix 3, 4 and 5 to Report DS-071-25 for Council adoption.
Res. 172-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
DS-071-25_Public Meeting and Technical Report: Town-Initiated Housekeeping Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended (Town File: HKA-01/25).
THAT Staff Report DS-071-25 outlining Town-initiated housekeeping amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 144-2003, as amended, BE APPROVED; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward amending Zoning Bylaws in accordance with the draft By-laws attached as Appendix 3, 4 and 5 to Report DS-071-25 for Council adoption.
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
9.1
PASSED
THAT Staff Report DS-067-25 outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Town of Milton Urban Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a high-density mixed-use building, BE DENIED.
Res. 173-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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0 No
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THAT Staff Report DS-067-25 outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Town of Milton Urban Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a high-density mixed-use building, BE DENIED.
Res. 173-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
DS-067-25_Technical Recommendation Report: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by Slessor Square LP Inc.
THAT Staff Report DS-067-25 outlining applications for amendments to the Town of Milton Official Plan and Town of Milton Urban Zoning By-law 016-2014, as amended, to facilitate the development of a high-density mixed-use building, BE DENIED.
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
How councillors voted
YES (9)
- Councillor Ali
- Councillor Best
- John Challinor II
- Councillor Ijaz
- Adil Khalqi
- Gordon A. Krantz
- Councillor Malboeuf
- Sarah Marshall
- George Minakakis
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
9.2
PASSED
THAT Application Z-02/25 for an amendment to the Town of Milton’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014 and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 144-2003 as amended, BE APPROVED; AND THAT Staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning Bylaw in accordance with the draft By-laws attached as Appendices 1 and 2 to Report DS-066-25 for Council Adoption.
Res. 174-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Application Z-02/25 for an amendment to the Town of Milton’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014 and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 144-2003 as amended, BE APPROVED; AND THAT Staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning Bylaw in accordance with the draft By-laws attached as Appendices 1 and 2 to Report DS-066-25 for Council Adoption.
Res. 174-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
DS-066-25_Technical Report: Zoning By-law Amendment Application by 2369219 Ontario Inc.
THAT Application Z-02/25 for an amendment to the Town of Milton’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 016-2014 and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 144-2003 as amended, BE APPROVED; AND THAT Staff be authorized to bring forward an amending Zoning Bylaw in accordance with the draft By-laws attached as Appendices 1 and 2 to Report DS-066-25 for Council Adoption.
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
9.3
PASSED
THAT Council approve the Housing Strategy and Action Plan attached as Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to Report DS-065-25; and THAT Council direct Staff to continue implementation of the identified short, medium and long-term actions contained within the Housing Strategy Action Plan; and, AND THAT Council direct Staff to continue to monitor achievement of the outcomes of the Housing Strategy based on the metrics of success outlined therein; report back to Council on the progress made on the Housing...
Res. 175-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Council approve the Housing Strategy and Action Plan attached as Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to Report DS-065-25; and THAT Council direct Staff to continue implementation of the identified short, medium and long-term actions contained within the Housing Strategy Action Plan; and, AND THAT Council direct Staff to continue to monitor achievement of the outcomes of the Housing Strategy based on the metrics of success outlined therein; report back to Council on the progress made on the Housing...
Res. 175-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
DS-065-25_Technical Report- Town of Milton Housing Strategy
THAT Council approve the Housing Strategy and Action Plan attached as Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to Report DS-065-25; and THAT Council direct Staff to continue implementation of the identified short, medium and long-term actions contained within the Housing Strategy Action Plan; and, AND THAT Council direct Staff to continue to monitor achievement of the outcomes of the Housing Strategy based on the metrics of success outlined therein; report back to Council on the progress made on the Housing...
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
9.4
PASSED
THAT Council endorse the findings of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT Council direct Staff to incorporate the findings and directions of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis into the Town’s new Official Plan.
Res. 176-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Council endorse the findings of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT Council direct Staff to incorporate the findings and directions of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis into the Town’s new Official Plan.
Res. 176-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
DS-068-25_Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis
THAT Council endorse the findings of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT Council direct Staff to incorporate the findings and directions of the Town-Wide Retail Commercial Needs Analysis into the Town’s new Official Plan.
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
9.5
PASSED
THAT Council endorse the Trafalgar Tertiary Plan attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT the Commissioner of Development Services have the authority to approve any updates required to the Road Network Assessment; AND FURTHER THAT prior to any draft plan approval within the Trafalgar Secondary Plan, the Master Environmental Servicing Plan shall be finalized and endorsed by the Conservation Halton Board
Res. 177-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Council endorse the Trafalgar Tertiary Plan attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT the Commissioner of Development Services have the authority to approve any updates required to the Road Network Assessment; AND FURTHER THAT prior to any draft plan approval within the Trafalgar Secondary Plan, the Master Environmental Servicing Plan shall be finalized and endorsed by the Conservation Halton Board
Res. 177-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
DS-070-25_Trafalgar Tertiary Plan
THAT Council endorse the Trafalgar Tertiary Plan attached as Appendix 1; AND THAT the Commissioner of Development Services have the authority to approve any updates required to the Road Network Assessment; AND FURTHER THAT prior to any draft plan approval within the Trafalgar Secondary Plan, the Master Environmental Servicing Plan shall be finalized and endorsed by the Conservation Halton Board
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Moved by: Councillor Challinor
9.6
PASSED
THAT Council direct Staff to seek feedback on the Consultation Draft of the Milton New Official Plan; AND THAT Council direct Staff to complete a final draft Official Plan taking into account the feedback received through the consultations, where appropriate; and AND THAT new user fees of $275,422 and $87,634, plus peer review costs, be introduced effective December 9, 2025 to recover the cost of privately initiated Secondary Plan applications and Urban Boundary Expansion applications...
Res. 178-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Council direct Staff to seek feedback on the Consultation Draft of the Milton New Official Plan; AND THAT Council direct Staff to complete a final draft Official Plan taking into account the feedback received through the consultations, where appropriate; and AND THAT new user fees of $275,422 and $87,634, plus peer review costs, be introduced effective December 9, 2025 to recover the cost of privately initiated Secondary Plan applications and Urban Boundary Expansion applications...
Res. 178-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
DS-069-25_We Make Milton Official Plan – Public Engagement
THAT Council direct Staff to seek feedback on the Consultation Draft of the Milton New Official Plan; AND THAT Council direct Staff to complete a final draft Official Plan taking into account the feedback received through the consultations, where appropriate; and AND THAT new user fees of $275,422 and $87,634, plus peer review costs, be introduced effective December 9, 2025 to recover the cost of privately initiated Secondary Plan applications and Urban Boundary Expansion applications...
View agenda item 9.6 on the Town's meeting portal →
Moved by: Councillor Challinor
COMS-014-25_2025 Milton Community Fund Allocations
PASSED
THAT Community Fund application number 30 contained in Schedule C be approved.
Res. 180-25
· moved by Councillor Best
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THAT Community Fund application number 30 contained in Schedule C be approved.
Res. 180-25 · moved by Councillor Best
COMS-014-25_2025 Milton Community Fund Allocations
THAT Community Fund application number 30 contained in Schedule C be approved.
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Moved by: Councillor Best
PASSED
THAT Milton Community Fund applications numbered 1 to 61, save and except number 30 contained in Schedule C, be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements associated with the approved recommendations contained within the Staff Report COMS-014-25.
Res. 179-25
· moved by Councillor Best
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THAT Milton Community Fund applications numbered 1 to 61, save and except number 30 contained in Schedule C, be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements associated with the approved recommendations contained within the Staff Report COMS-014-25.
Res. 179-25 · moved by Councillor Best
COMS-014-25_2025 Milton Community Fund Allocations
THAT Milton Community Fund applications numbered 1 to 61, save and except number 30 contained in Schedule C, be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements associated with the approved recommendations contained within the Staff Report COMS-014-25.
View agenda item 9.7 on the Town's meeting portal →
Moved by: Councillor Best
9.8
PASSED
THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A; THAT the contract award for design, supply and installation of play equipment for various parks in 2026 to Openspace Solutions Inc. in the amount of $387,615 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule B; THAT the contract award for 12-metre conventional transit buses to New Flyer Industries in the total amount of $5,066,612 and 6-metre specialized transit buses to Creative Carriage in...
Res. 181-25
· moved by Councillor Challinor
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THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A; THAT the contract award for design, supply and installation of play equipment for various parks in 2026 to Openspace Solutions Inc. in the amount of $387,615 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule B; THAT the contract award for 12-metre conventional transit buses to New Flyer Industries in the total amount of $5,066,612 and 6-metre specialized transit buses to Creative Carriage in...
Res. 181-25 · moved by Councillor Challinor
ES-053-25_Purchasing Various – December 2025
THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources as outlined on Schedule A; THAT the contract award for design, supply and installation of play equipment for various parks in 2026 to Openspace Solutions Inc. in the amount of $387,615 (exclusive of HST) be approved as outlined on Schedule B; THAT the contract award for 12-metre conventional transit buses to New Flyer Industries in the total amount of $5,066,612 and 6-metre specialized transit buses to Creative Carriage in...
View agenda item 9.8 on the Town's meeting portal →
Moved by: Councillor Challinor
9.9
PASSED
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton is a longstanding, community-driven organization dedicated to promoting public safety, reducing crime, and encouraging anonymous reporting of criminal activity; AND WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton has expressed interest in formally expanding their Community Watch Program to the Town of Milton, with the aim of increasing community engagement, crime prevention awareness, and neighbourhood resilience; AND WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton has independently...
Res. 182-25
· moved by Councillor Khalqi
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WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton is a longstanding, community-driven organization dedicated to promoting public safety, reducing crime, and encouraging anonymous reporting of criminal activity; AND WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton has expressed interest in formally expanding their Community Watch Program to the Town of Milton, with the aim of increasing community engagement, crime prevention awareness, and neighbourhood resilience; AND WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton has independently...
Res. 182-25 · moved by Councillor Khalqi
Motion to Consider - Community Watch Program - Councillor Khalqi
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton is a longstanding, community-driven organization dedicated to promoting public safety, reducing crime, and encouraging anonymous reporting of criminal activity; AND WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton has expressed interest in formally expanding their Community Watch Program to the Town of Milton, with the aim of increasing community engagement, crime prevention awareness, and neighbourhood resilience; AND WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers of Halton has independently...
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Moved by: Councillor Khalqi
