Regular Council

That the items and related recommendations contained within the April 8, 2026, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted, with the exception of: •Item 5.4.1 CSR-2026-029 Parking Study Final Report •Item 5.4.5 CSR-2026-041 Outdoor Patio Program Updates •Item 5.4.6 CSR-2026-042 Municipal Property Usage By-law which will be considered under Section “12.0 Reports and other items

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Staff Report CSR-2026-38, Tourism Strategy, dated April 8, 2026, be received; and That the attached Tourism Strategy, prepared by Bannikin, be approved; and That Council direct Staff to implement the Tourism Strategy; and That Council approve allocating $49,500 from the MAT reserve toward the initial implementation of the Tourism Strategy.

That Council direct Staff to report back on parking fees at the Pete Pettersen Boat Launch at a future Meeting.

That Council direct Staff not to remove the patios prior to Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival; and That the guidelines within the Outdoor Patio By-law be amended accordingly.

That Council direct Staff to remove the seven ‑ day patio removal clause from the Outdoor Patio By-law and replace it with a five-day removal clause; and That the Outdoor Patio By-law be amended accordingly.

That Staff Report CSR-2026-042, Municipal Sidewalk Usage By-law, dated April 8, 2026, be received; and That the implementing By-law as shown in Attachment 1, be passed and enacted; and That the amending By-law as shown in Attachment 2 of Report CSR-2026-041, be passed and enacted.

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance o

That the Town of Midland discourages the sale, purchase, distribution, and provision of single-use plastic water bottles in all Municipally owned and operated buildings and facilities.

That the environmental impacts of single-use plastic water bottles include significant contributions to landfill waste, pollution of waterways, and harm to wildlife; and That the Town of Midland discourages the sale, purchase, distribution, and provision of single-use plastic water bottles in all Municipally owned and operated buildings and facilities.

That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-19 Regulate the usage and temporary occupation of Municipal sidewalks and Municipal property within the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-20Regulate Temporary Outdoor Patios within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2024-23. By-law 2026-21Amend By-law 2025-72, as amended, being a By-law to establish and approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-22Appoint Municipal Auditors for Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2020-66. be passed and enacted.

That By-law 2026-23 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held April 8, 2026, be passed and enacted.

That this Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at 5:36 p.m.

That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 8, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council