Agenda published September 26, 2025
Addendum published October 3, 2025

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, October 06, 2025

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, City Hall, second floor

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

Burlington as we know it today is rich in history and modern traditions of many First Nations and the Métis. From the Anishinaabeg to the Haudenosaunee, and the Métis – our lands spanning from Lake Ontario to the Niagara Escarpment are steeped in Indigenous history. ​

​The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy, the Ojibway and other allied Nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.

3.

Approval of the Agenda

4.

Declarations of Interest

5.

Presentations

6.

Delegations

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Individuals who have feedback to share but do not wish to speak at the committee meeting, can submit written comments by email to by noon the business day before the meeting. Comments received will be circulated to committee members in advance of the meeting.

6.1

Brent Kinnaird, Burlington's Sound of Music Festival Inc regarding Burlington Sound of Music – 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CCS-23-25)

6.2

Kevin Vance, Burlington's Sound of Music Festival Inc, regarding Burlington Sound of Music – 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CCS-23-25)

6.3

Dave Shepherd, Burlington's Sound of Music Festival Inc, regarding Burlington Sound of Music – 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CCS-23-25)

6.4

Sara Palmieri, Executive Director, Burlington Performing Arts Centre regarding Burlington Sound of Music – 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CCS-23-25)

7.

Consent Items

Reports of a routine nature, which are not expected to require discussion and/or debate.  Staff may not be in attendance to respond to questions on items contained in the Consent Agenda.

7.1

Community donation toward a new leash-free park at Palmer Park (CSS-21-25) (CCS)

• Support the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture in accepting a donation from a resident, made in memory of a family member, to support the development of a leash-free area within Palmer Park, as outlined in recreation, community and culture report CSS-21-25. This acceptance is conditional upon Council’s approval of the City’s funding for the project in the 2026 Capital Budget; and

  Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to execute a donation agreement with the donor, subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services, to formalize the contribution toward the leash-free area in Palmer Park as outlined in recreation, community and culture report CSS-21-25; and

  Authorize the Director of Engineering Services to incorporate the leash-free area, funded in part through the aforementioned donation, into the design and implementation plans for Palmer Park, as outlined in recreation, community and culture report CSS-21-25.

7.2

Alton Community Centre – naming and signage implementation (CCS-22-25) (CCS)

• Approve the renaming of the facility currently known as “Haber Community Centre” to “Alton Community Centre”, following the conclusion of the naming sponsorship agreement with Haber & Associates’ as outlined in recreation, community and culture report CSS-22-25; and

  Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture, in collaboration with the Director of Engineering Services, to carry out all necessary actions to implement the name change, including updates to signage and revisions to all written and digital references to reflect the new name.

7.3

Appointments to Appeals Committee (LLS-47-25) (CCS)

• Approve the appointments to the Appeals Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, to align with the end of Council’s term, as contained in confidential appendix A to legislative services report LLS-47-25; and

  Make the appointments’ names public following approval by Council at their meeting to be held October 14, 2025.

8.

Community and Corporate Services

8.1

Corporate Reserve Fund review (FIN-35-25)

• Repeal the following by-laws:

  108-1994 – Downtown Streetscape Reserve Fund,

  17-2005 – LaSalle Marina Reserve Fund,

  33-2008 – Provincial Fall Economic Statements Transit Reserve Fund,

  25-2013 – Randle Reef Reserve Fund,

  56-2014 – Museum Board – Joseph Brant Transformation Project Reserve Fund,

  65-2015 – Senior’s Centre Reserve Fund,

  67-2015 – Haber Naming Sponsorship Reserve Fund,

  006-2016 – Commodity Stabilization Reserve Fund, and

  30-2019 – Art Gallery Reserve Fund,

  as described in finance department report FIN-35-25; and

  Approve the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to finance department report FIN-35-25, being a by-law to amend the Facilities and Programs Reserve Fund - Recreation Centres By-law 58-2015; and

  Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to transfer reserve fund balances and adjust reserve fund commitments as outlined in finance department report FIN-35-25.

8.2

Burlington Sound of Music – 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CCS-23-25)

• Decline Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival Inc.’s 2026 funding request and discontinue municipal financial support due to ongoing financial instability and non-compliance with Agreements conditions; and

  Approve the reallocation of $150,000—originally designated for Sound of Music in the 2026 Operating Budget—to the Community Investment Fund. This adjustment will enhance support for a broader range of festivals and events across Burlington, promote greater equity and sustainability in cultural programming, and create opportunities to potentially support a new music festival and/or provider in 2026; and

  Direct staff to report back to Council on exploration of potential opportunities for a different form of music festival and/or a different operator of a music festival at Spencer Smith Park, following a call for expressions of interest from potential event organizers; and

  Remove Council’s Ex Officio appointment from the Burlington Sound of Music Inc. Board of Directors. A Council Member was appointed in 2022 under MO-03-22 for the duration of the term, building on a 2019 request from SOM (COW-11-19) to reinstate a Council-appointed ex officio position.

a.

Public correspondence regarding Burlington Sound of Music – 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CCS-23-25)

b.

Correspondence from Burlington Economic Development and Tourism regarding Burlington Sound of Music – 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CCS-23-25)

9.

Confidential Items and Closed Meeting

Confidential reports may require a closed meeting in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001. Meeting attendees may be required to leave during  the discussion.

9.1

Confidential Appendix A to legal and legislative services department report LLS-47-25 regarding Appointments to Appeals Committee (LLS-47-25)

Pursuant to Section 239(2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

9.2

Confidential Triannual Litigation update report (LLS-37-25)

Pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

9.3

Confidential Contingency report - August 31, 2025 (FIN-32-25)

Pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

9.4

Confidential real estate matter - licence agreement with Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (LLS-46-25)

Pursuant to to Section 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

9.5

Confidential report on Provincial facilitation regarding Millcroft Golf Course (DGM-90-25) (revised title)

Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and

Pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

10.

Rise and Report

11.

Public Works

12.

Growth Management

12.1

Heritage Response to Bill 23 – Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate, 380 Brant St. (DGM-67-25)

• That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 380 Brant St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated July 31, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-67-25 as Appendix A; and

  That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-67-25, being a bylaw to designate 380 Brant St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and

  That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 380 Brant St., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

12.2

Heritage Response to Bill 23 – Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate, 444 Plains Rd. E. (DGM-78-25)

• That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 444 Plains Rd. E. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 10, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-78-25 as Appendix A; and

  That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-78-25, being a bylaw to designate 444 Plains Rd. E. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and

  That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 444 Plains Rd. E., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

12.3

Heritage Response to Bill 23 – Objection to Notices of Intention to Designate, 482 and 490 Elizabeth St. (DGM-79-25)

• That Council not withdraw the Notices of Intention to Designate 482 Elizabeth St. and 490 Elizabeth St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 8, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-79-25 as Appendix A; and

  That Council enact the by-laws substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-79-25, being bylaws to designate 482 Elizabeth St. and 490 Elizabeth St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and

  That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notices of the passing of the by-laws designating 482 Elizabeth St. and 490 Elizabeth St., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

12.4

Heritage Response to Bill 23 – Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate, 562 Maple Ave. (DGM-80-25)

• That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 562 Maple Ave. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 11, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-80-25 as Appendix A; and

  That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-80-25, being a bylaw to designate 562 Maple Ave. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and

  That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 562 Maple Ave., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

12.5

Heritage Response to Bill 23 – Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate, 2280 No. 2 Side Rd. (DGM-81-25)

• That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 2280 No. 2 Side Rd. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 7, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-81-25 as Appendix A; and

  That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-78-25, being a bylaw to designate 2280 No. 2 Side Rd. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and

  That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 2280 No. 2 Side Rd., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

12.6

Building Permit and Community Planning application fee reviews update (DGM-73-25)

• Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to deliver a Council Workshop in Q1 2026 to discuss the fee review methodologies, alternative cost recovery models and the appropriate level of indirect costs for building permit and planning application fees;

  Approve the amendment to By-Law 070-2024, a by-law to establish and impose certain 2025 rates and fees for services, activities or the use of property, attached as Appendix “A” to Development and Growth Management report DGM-73-25, effective October 14, 2025.

12.7

Amendment to Lot Maintenance By-law 49-2022 (Loose Leaf Collection) (DGM-48-25)

• Approve the amendments to By-law 49-2022, known as the “Lot Maintenance By-law” being a by-law to regulate exterior property maintenance including vegetation, refuse, and graffiti, to clarify laws regarding the discarding of leaves on public property and correcting fine amounts, attached in draft form as per Appendix A to development and growth management report DGM-48-25, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

a.

Correspondence from Leslie Barbetta, Active Community Teamwork regarding Amendment to Lot Maintenance By-law 49-2022 (Loose Leaf Collection) (DGM-48-25)

13.

Statutory Public Meetings

Statutory Public Meetings will be discussed at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025

13.1

Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

• Receive for information community planning department report DGM-69-25 regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft Residential Zoning By-law; and
  
  Direct the Director of Community Planning to prepare a final Residential Zoning By-law for Council adoption along with a staff recommendation report identifying changes in December 2025.

a.

Staff presentation regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

b.

Anthony Salemi, West End Home Builders Association regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

c.

Albert Faccenda, Coral Gables Homes Ltd, regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

d.

Lloyd Ripani, Coral Gables Homes Ltd, regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

e.

Tyler Ripani, Coral Gables Homes Ltd, regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

f.

Leslie Barbetta, Active Community Teamwork regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

g.

Additional public comments regarding Statutory Public Meeting and information report for the draft new Residential Zoning Bylaw (DGM-69-25)

14.

Information Items

14.1

Legislative Services forecast for standing committee reports (COW-14-25)

15.

Staff Remarks

16.

Committee Remarks

17.

Adjournment