Special Council

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Council Chambers, City Hall, second floor
Members Present:
  • Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
  • Councillor Kelvin Galbraith
  • Councillor Lisa Kearns
  • Councillor Rory Nisan
  • Councillor Shawna Stolte
  • Councillor Paul Sharman
  • Councillor Angelo Bentivegna
Staff Present:
  • Curt Benson, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Blake Hurley, Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor
  • Jacqueline Johnson, Commissioner, Community Services
  • Scott Hamilton, Commissioner Public Works
  • Craig Millar, Chief Financial Officer
  • Stephen Robichaud, Commissioner, Development and Growth Management
  • Sue Evfremidis, Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mike de Rond, City Clerk/Director, Legislative Services
  • Debbie Hordyk, Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk

1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

3.
National Anthem

 

4.
Roll Call

 

5.
Approval of the Agenda

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Waive section 46.1 of Procedure By-law 59-2024 to allow late registered delegate to speak.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Sharman, Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Move Item 13.1 n. Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26) (SD) to the beginning of the regular agenda.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Sharman, Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

    Mayor Meed Ward withdrew the motion from Committee of the Whole regarding the 2 year freeze on Development Charges related to item 13.1 n Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)


  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    Approve the Special Council agenda for Monday, March 2, 2026.

    IN FAVOUR: (6)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    Absent (1)Councillor Stolte
    CARRIED (6 to 0)

6.
Declarations of Interest

 

Councillor Galbraith declared a pecuniary interest on item 1.4 Confidential real estate matter (LLS-05-26) of the closed Committee of the Whole meeting minutes for February 9, 2026. The approval of the minutes were taken in two separate votes.

7.
Presentations

 

None

8.
Delegations

 

8.1
David Barker spoke regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

 

8.2
Jim Barnett spoke regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

 

8.3
Sean Campbell spoke regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

 

8.4
Sandra Longden, Cornerstone Association of Realtors spoke regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

 

8.5
Jim Thomson spoke regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

 

8.6
Eric Stern spoke regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

 

8.7
Jim Thomson spoke regarding Amendment to Procedure By-law 59-2024 to provide clarity on member speaking time and questions (LLS-07-26)

 

8.8
Albert Faccenda spoke regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

 

9.
Items to be considered at the Special Meeting of Council

 

9.1
Committee of the Whole meeting of February 9 and 10, 2026

 

Items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, j and i were voted upon by way of one consent vote.

  • a.    2026 Halton Court Services business plan and budget (LLS-06-26)
    b.    Reserve fund request to strengthen municipal resilience (PWS-02-26)    
    c.    Heritage Conservation Agreement for 461 Elizabeth Street (Knox Presbyterian Church) (DGM-09-26)   
    d.    Heritage Conservation Agreement for 2411 Lakeshore Road (DGM-10-26) 
    e.    Amendment to Procedure By-law 59-2024 to provide clarity on member speaking time and questions (LLS-07-26)    
    f.    Recreation Fee Assistance Program improvements 2025 (CSS-02-26)    
    g.    Motion Memorandum regarding City of Burlington leaving X social media (COW-05-26)
    h.    Motion Memorandum regarding amendments to the Council Code of Good Governance and Council Staff Relations Policy (COW-04-26)    
    j.    E-Scooter Micromobility Pilot Program update (PWS-04-26)    
    l.    Final Burlington Avenue and Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines (DGM-04-26)        

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

a.
2026 Halton Court Services business plan and budget (LLS-06-26) (CCS)

 

  • Approve the 2026 Halton Court Services (HCS) budget attached as Appendix A to legal services report LLS-06-26.

    CARRIED

b.
Reserve fund request to strengthen municipal resilience (PWS-02-26) (PW)

 

  • Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to transfer $75,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve fund to strengthen municipal resilience through supporting the Emergency and Continuity Program as outlined in public works report PWS-02-26.

    CARRIED

c.
Heritage Conservation Agreement for 461 Elizabeth Street (Knox Presbyterian Church) (DGM-09-26) (GM)

 

  • Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Heritage Conservation Agreement in connection with Heritage Grant Program application No. 501-06-7-01/25 (the “Application”) for 461 Elizabeth Street (Knox Presbyterian Church), as outlined in development and growth management report DGM-09-26.

    CARRIED

d.
Heritage Conservation Agreement for 2411 Lakeshore Road (DGM-10-26) (GM)

 

  • Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Heritage Conservation Agreement in connection with Heritage Grant Program Application No. 501-06-7-02/25 (the “Application”) for 2411 Lakeshore Road, as outlined in development and growth management report DGM-10-26.

    CARRIED

e.
Amendment to Procedure By-law 59-2024 to provide clarity on member speaking time and questions (LLS-07-26)

 

  • Enact a by-law to amend Procedure By-law No. 59-2024, substantially attached as Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-07-26.

    CARRIED

f.
Recreation Fee Assistance Program improvements 2025 (CSS-02-26)

 

  • Receive for information community services memo CSS-02-26 regarding Recreation Fee Assistance Program improvements 2025.

    CARRIED

g.
Motion Memorandum regarding City of Burlington leaving X social media (COW-05-26) (SD)

 

  • Direct the Director of Corporate Communications and Engagement to report back in Q4 2026 to the Committee of the Whole on best use of social media platforms and the potential consequences and mitigation strategy of leaving the X social media platform. 

    CARRIED

h.
Motion Memorandum regarding amendments to the Council Code of Good Governance and Council Staff Relations Policy (COW-04-26) (SD)

 

  • Direct the City Clerk to review the Staff Council relations policy including consideration of a section  designed to guide the Mayor’s decision making when considering the use of Strong Mayor Powers., including that ”Strong Mayor Powers directions will only be delivered in writing in accordance with Ontario Regulation 530/22,” and to review the option of stipulating that staff are only to implement directions from the  mayor that are delivered in writing in accordance with Ontario Regulation 530/22; and

    Direct the City Clerk, in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner, to review Council's Code of Good Governance with a view to (a) alignment with the region's code; (b) clarity regarding the ability of member of council make directions to local boards and committees; and

    Direct the CAO to review staff policies to ensure clarity around the roles of staff with respect to local boards and committees; and

    Direct the City Clerk to report back to Committee of the Whole by May 11, 2026. 

    CARRIED

j.
E-Scooter Micromobility Pilot Program update (PWS-04-26)

 

  • Receive for information public works memo PWS-04-26 regarding the E-Scooter Micromobility Pilot Program update. 

    CARRIED

l.
Final Burlington Avenue and Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines (DGM-04-26)

 

  • Approve a by-law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix D to development and growth management report DGM-04-26, to designate the Study Area as a Heritage Conservation District under section 41(1), Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act; and

    Adopt the Burlington Avenue – Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District Plan dated January 2026 under section 41 and subsection 41.1 (1), Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

    CARRIED

i.
2026 Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival – event overview (CSS-01-26) (SD)

 

  • Receive for information community services report CSS-01-26 regarding 2026 Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival – event overview; and 

    Direct the Director of Recreation Community and Culture to be available to support a community-driven parade at the same time as the Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival in 2026.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Sharman, Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

k.
Burlington Climate Plan: Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions (PWS-01-26) (PW)

 

  • Approve the Burlington Climate Action Plan: Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions contained in Appendix A to public works report PWS-01-26.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

m.
Heritage response to Bill 23 - Phase II shortlist of designation candidates (DGM-07-26)

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Defer item m. Heritage response to Bill 23 - Phase II shortlist of designation candidates (DGM-07-26) to the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 13, 2026.

    IN FAVOUR: (5)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Mayor Meed Ward
    OPPOSED: (2)Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (5 to 2)

n.
Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26) (SD)

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    Refer report DGM-03-26 regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges to the Commissioner of Development & Growth Management and the Chief Financial Officer to report back to Committee of the Whole on April 13, 2026 on option 2 b as referenced in the staff report and a new or amended Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan funded from a source other than property taxes; and

    That Council offer a binding commitment to the provincial and federal governments that for every dollar of earmarked new funding provided to reduce development charges the City of Burlington shall commit to reduce its development charges by the same amount, up to and including a total elimination of development charges on a permanent basis with matched funding; and that council commit to not make any reductions to development charges without first being made whole through federal or provincial programs, such as the HAF or through other federal, provincial or other level of government programs.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Amendment to Referral

    Refer report DGM-03-26 regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges to the Commissioner of Development & Growth Management and the Chief Financial Officer to report back to Committee of the Whole on April 13, 2026 within a new or the existing Affordable rental housing Community Improvement Plan

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Sharman, Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Sharman

    Amendment to Referral

    Refer report DGM-03-26 regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges to the Commissioner of Development & Growth Management and the Chief Financial Officer to report back to Committee of the Whole on April 13, 2026 on option 2 b as referenced in the staff report and a new or amended Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan funded from a source other than property taxes.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Kearns

    Amendment to Referral

    That Council offer a binding commitment to the provincial and federal governments that for every dollar of earmarked new funding provided to reduce development charges the City of Burlington shall commit to reduce its development charges by the same amount, up to and including a total elimination of development charges on a permanent basis with matched funding; and that council commit to not make any reductions to development charges without first being made whole through federal or provincial programs, such as the HAF or through other federal, provincial or other level of government programs.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

o.
New Residential Zoning By-law - Final (DGM-05-26)

 

  • Approve and enact the new Burlington Residential Zoning By-laws in accordance with Appendices A and B of development and growth management report DGM-05-26; and

    Deem that the new Burlington Residential Zoning By-laws will conform to the 2020 Official Plan of the City of Burlington, the 1997 Official Plan of the City of Burlington, and the 1995 Burlington Regional Official Plan, as applicable; and

    State that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the changes to the proposed Zoning By-laws.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

9.2
Pipeline to Permit Committee meeting of February 12, 2026

 

Items a and b were voted upon by way of one consent vote.

  • IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

a.
Staff presentation regarding Faster, Smarter, Simpler: Transforming the Site Plan Process (PP-04-26)

 

  • Refer staff presentation regarding Faster, Smarter, Simpler: Transforming the Site Plan Process (PP-04-26) to the March 5, 2026 Pipeline to Permit Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

b.
Staff presentation regarding Burlington's New Residential Zoning By-law (PP-06-26)

 

  • Refer staff presentation regarding Burlington's New Residential Zoning By-law (PP-06-26) to the March 5, 2026 Pipeline to Permit Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

10.
Motion to Approve Standing Committee Minutes

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Approve the following minutes:

    CARRIED

11.
Urgent Business

 

None

12.
Confidential Items and Closed Meeting

 

12.1
Motion to approve Confidential closed meeting minutes

 

Councillor Galbraith declared a pecuniary interest on item 1.4 Confidential real estate matter (LLS-05-26) of the closed Committee of the Whole meeting minutes for February 9, 2026. The approval of the minutes were taken in two separate votes.

  • Approve the confidential closed meeting minutes from the Committee of the Whole for February 9 and 10, 2026

  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Confidential closed Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of February 9, 2026 that exclude item 1.4.

    Note: Councillor Galbraith did not vote on this item of the confidential Committee of the Whole minutes.

    CARRIED

  • Item 1.4 of the confidential closed meeting minutes for Committee of the Whole meeting of February 9, 2026.

    CARRIED

13.
Rise and Report

 

None

14.
Motions of Members

 

None

15.
Council Information Packages

 

16.
Motion to Receive and File Information Items

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Receive and file information items, having been considered by Council:

    CARRIED

16.1
Supplemental staff memorandum regarding 2026 Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival – event overview (CCS-01-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.CSS-01-26 Supplemental Staff Memo regardng 2026 Lakeshore Music and Arts Festival event overview.pdf
2.CSS-01-26 Appendix A Supplemental Staff Memo Parade Route 1.pdf

16.2
Supplemental staff memorandum regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges  (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Financial Impact and Funding Memo-Council-Supplemental.pdf

16.3
Supplemental staff memorandum regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Memo-Council-Supplemental Mayoral decision 2026-03.pdf
2.DGM-03-26 Attachment A MD 26-03.pdf
3.DGM-03-26 Attachment B MD 26-03.pdf
4.DGM-03-26 Attachment C MD 26-03.pdf
5.DGM-03-25 Attachment D MD 26-03.pdf
6.DGM-03-26 Attachment E MD 26-03.pdf

16.4
Memorandum from Mayor Meed Ward regarding DRAFT Correspondence to Federal and Provincial Ministers – Development Charge Exemption Funding Request

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Mayor Motion Memorandun 03-25 - DCs.pdf
2.DGM-03- 26 Mayor Burlington Correspondence Feb 12 2026 V3.pdf

16.5
Supplemental staff memorandum regarding New Residential Zoning By-law – Final Draft – Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report (DGM-05-26)

 

16.6
Correspondence from Hallett Homes regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Hallett Homes regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.7
Correspondence from The Atmospheric Fund regarding New Residential Zoning by-law (DGM-05-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-05-26 Correspondence from The Atmospheric Fund regarding New Residential Zoning by-law.pdf

16.8
Correspondence from Trans-Northern Pipeline regarding New Residential Zoning by-law (DGM-05-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-05-26 Correspondence from Trans-Northern Pipeline regarding New Residential Zoning by-law.pdf

16.9
Correspondence from WSP regarding New Residential Zoning by-law (DGM-05-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-05-26 Correspondence from WSP regarding New Residential Zoning by-law.pdf

16.10
Correspondence from Halton Faith Communities regarding New Residential Zoning by-law (DGM-05-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-05-26 Correspondence from Halton Faith Communities regarding new residential zoning by-law.pdf

16.11
Correspondence from Joe Gaetan regarding amendment to Procedure By-law 59-2024 to provide clarity on member speaking time and questions (LLS-07-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.LLS-07-26 Correspondence from Joe Gaetan regarding amendment to procedure by-law_Redacted.pdf

16.12
Correspondence from Cynthia Shanahan regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Cynthia Shanahan Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges Redacted.pdf

16.13
Delegation material from Jim Thomson regarding Motion Memorandum regarding amendments to the Council Code of Good Governance and Council Staff Relations Policy (COW-04-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.COW-04-26 Jim Thomson notes.pdf
2.COW-04-26 Out of Date Policies chart Jim Thomson .pdf

16.14
Supplemental staff memorandum regarding 2026 Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival – event overview (CCS-01-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.CSS-01-26 Supplemental staff memo regarding 2026 Lakeshore Music and Arts Festival event overview.pdf

16.15
Supplemental staff memorandum regarding New Residential Zoning By-law – Final Draft – Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report (DGM-05-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.Memo-Council-Supplemental_DGM-05-26.pdf
2.Appendix A - By-law 09-2026 Burlington Residential Zoning By-law.pdf
3.Appendix B - By-law 10-2026 Burlington Residential Zoning By-law Near Rail (Mar 2026).pdf

16.16
Correspondence from Bonnie Purkis regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Bonnie Purkis regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.17
Correspondence from C. Lynn Kirouac regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from C. Lynn Kirouac regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.18
Correspondence from David Fenton regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from David Fenton regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.19
Correspondence from Gary Scobie regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Gary Scobie regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.20
Correspondence from Dana Anderson, MHBC regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from MHBC regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.21
Correspondence from Ross Hamilton regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Ross Hamilton regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.22
Correspondence from Burlington Green regarding New Residential Zoning by-law (DGM-05-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-05-26 Correspondence from Burlington Green regarding New Residential Zoning Bylaw.pdf

16.23
Correspondence from Burlington Green regarding Burlington Climate Plan Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions (PWS-01-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.PWS-01-26 Burlington Green Burlington Climate Plan Taking Action to Reduce Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions.pdf

16.24
Correspondence from Burlington Green regarding E-Scooter Micromobility Pilot Program (PWS-04-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.PWS-04-26 Correspondence from Burlington Green regarding E-Scooter Micromobility Pilot Program .pdf

16.25
Correspondence from Kathy Proctor regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence Kathy Proctor regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges_Redacted.pdf

16.26
Correspondence from Onkar Singh, Kirin Air Systems Inc regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Kirin Air Systems Inc regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.27
Correspondence from Joe Gaetan regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Joe Gaetan regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.28
Correspondence from Richard Guest regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Richard Guest regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.29
Correspondence from Karen Pollard-Joslin, Pollard Windows regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Pollard Windows regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.30
Correspondence from Mike Collins-Williams, West End Home Builders’ Association regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Mike Collins Williams regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.31
Correspondence from Quinn Ryan regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Quinn Ryan regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges .pdf

16.32
Delegation material from Jim Young regarding regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Delegation material from Jim Young Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.33
Delegation material from Jim Thomson regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Jim Thomson delegation presentation pptx.pdf

16.34
Correspondence from Victoria Mortelliti, BiLD regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from BiLD regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.35
Correspondence from Jim Thomson regarding amendments to the Council Code of Good Governance and Council Staff Relations Policy (COW-04-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.COW-04-26 Jim Thomson correspondence amendments to the Council Code of Good Governance and Council Staff Relations Policy.pdf
2.COW-04-26 Jim Thomson amendments to the Council Code of Good Governance and Council Staff Relations Policy.pdf

16.36
Correspondence from Caren Burcher regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges (DGM-03-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-03-26 Correspondence from Caren Burcher regarding Options for the temporary elimination of Development Charges.pdf

16.37
Delegation material from Jim Thomson regarding Amendment to Procedure By-law 59-2024 to provide clarity on member speaking time and questions (LLS-07-26)

This item has attachments. 
1.1. LLS-07-26 Jim Thomson Amendment to Procedure By-law 59-2024 to provide clarity on member speaking time and questions.pdf
2.2. LLS-07-26 Jim Thomson delegation CL-26-24 - Procedure By-law Amendment.pdf
3.3. LLS-07-26 Jim Thomson delegation presentation Special Council.pdf

17.
Notice of Motion

 

Councillor Kearns provided a notice of motion

18.
Motion to Approve By-Laws

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Bentivegna
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    Enact and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below:

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

18.1
06-2026: A by-law to amend By-law 86-2007, as amended, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic.

This item has attachments. 
1.06-2026 Traffic By-law Amendment.pdf

18.2
07-2026: A by-law to amend By-law 59-2024 as amended to provide for changes to speaking times in Sections 49.12 and 49.3.

This item has attachments. 
1.07-2026 Procedure Bylaw Amendment_Speaking time.pdf

18.3
08-2026: A by-law to designate the Burlington Avenue-Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District and adopt the Burlington-Avenue Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District Plan.

This item has attachments. 
1.08-2026 - Burlington Ave Ontario St HCD Plan and Guidelines.docx.pdf
2.08-2026 - Schedule B- Halton Conservation District Plan and Guidelines.pdf

18.4
09-2026: A by-law to repeal Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, and replace it with a new Residential Zoning By-law only as it applies to certain residentially zoned lands. As amended with the revised schedule.

This item has attachments. 
1.09-2026 - Residential Zoning By-law.pdf
2.Appendix A - By-law 09-2026 Burlington Residential Zoning By-law(1).pdf

18.5
10-2026: A by-law to repeal Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, and replace it with a new Residential Zoning By-law Near Rail. As amended with the revised schedules.

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1.10-2026 - Residential Zoning By-law Near Rail.pdf
2.Appendix B - By-law 10-2026 Burlington Residential Zoning By-law Near Rail (Mar 2026)(1).pdf

19.
Confirmatory By-Law

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1.12-2026 Confirming by-law Council .pdf
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Enact and pass By-law Number 12-2026 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held March 2, 2026 being read a first, second and third time.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

20.
Statements of Members and Staff

 

21.
Motion to Adjourn

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    10:57 a.m. (recess), 11:05 a.m. (reconvene), 12:03 p.m. (recess), 1:00 p.m. (reconvene), 2:02 p.m.  (recess), 2:04 p.m. (reconvene), 2:49 p.m.(recess), 2:58 p.m. (reconvene)

    Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor 4:43 p.m.

    CARRIED
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