Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Council Chambers, City Hall, second floor
Members Present:
  • Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, 
  • Kelvin Galbraith, 
  • Lisa Kearns, 
  • Rory Nisan, 
  • Shawna Stolte, 
  • Paul Sharman, 
  • and Angelo Bentivegna 
Staff Present:
  • Hassaan Basit, 
  • Blake Hurley, 
  • Jacqueline Johnson, 
  • Curt Benson, 
  • Craig Kummer, 
  • Craig Millar, 
  • David Thompson (Audio/Video Specialist), 
  • Richard Bellemare (Audio/Video Specialist), 
  • Debbie Hordyk, 
  • and Samantha Yew (City Clerk) 

Note: This City Council meeting was conducted using a hybrid model, allowing members of Council, city staff and delegations the option of participating remotely or in-person.

1.
Call to Order:

 

2.
Land Acknowledgement:

 

3.
National Anthem:

 

4.
Roll Call:

 

5.
Approval of the Agenda:

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Bentivegna
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Approve the Council agenda for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 as presented.

    CARRIED (7 to 0)

6.
Declarations of Interest:

 

None

7.
Proclamations:

 

None

8.
Recognitions and Achievements:

 

None

9.
Motion to approve Council Minutes:

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Confirm the minutes of the following meeting of Council:

    CARRIED

10.
Presentations:

 

None

11.
Delegations:

 

12.
Petitions:

 

None

13.
Recommendations from Standing Committees:

 

13.1
Committee of the Whole meeting of December 2 and 3, 2024

 

Items  a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, k, m, n, o, p, and q  were voted upon by way of one consent vote.

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

a.
Update on organization’s strategy and business planning process (CS-09-24) (CCS)

 

  • Receive for information corporate strategy report CS-09-24, an update on the organization’s efforts to date, and the approach and plan for corporate strategy development and alignment of business planning processes into 2025.

    CARRIED

b.
Temporary Borrowing By-law (F-31-24) (CCS)

 

  • Approve the by-law attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-31-24, to authorize the temporary borrowings of monies from the Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank to meet the ordinary expenditures of the corporation for the 2025 fiscal year; and

    Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the security agreement attached as Appendix B to finance department report F-31-24, subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

    CARRIED

c.
2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law (F-33-24) (CCS)

 

  • Approve the by-law attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-33-24 which provides for the levy of the 2025 Interim taxes.

    CARRIED

d.
2024 to 2025 group benefits renewal (HR-08-24) (CCS)

 

  • Renew Sun Life as the provider for the City’s group benefits plan including extended health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance for the benefit year December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 as outlined in human resources department report HR-08-24.

    CARRIED

e.
Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) update - proposed 2025 projects (RCC-18-24) (CCS)

 

  • Approve the recreation, community and culture department report RCC-18-24 providing the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) update - proposed 2025 projects; and

    Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to fund the projects identified in report RCC-18-24 with the City’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund; and

    Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture in collaboration with the Executive Director of Burlington Economic Development and Tourism Burlington to investigate the feasibility of implementing MAT for short-term accommodations and report back by the end of Q2 2025.

    CARRIED

f.
Amendment to Procedure By-law 59-2024 (CL-26-24) (CCS)

 

  • Enact a by-law to amend Procedure By-law No. 59-2024, substantially attached as Appendix A to legislative services department report CL-26-24.

    CARRIED

g.
Seasonal outdoor patio program update (PL-77-24) (GM)

 

  • Receive for information community planning department report PL-77-24 as an update on the Burlington seasonal outdoor patio program.

    CARRIED

h.
2024 Community Benefits Strategy and By-law (F-05-24)

 

  • Approve the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024, attached as Appendix A, to finance department report F-05-24; and

    Adopt the approach to calculate the community benefit charges on a uniform city-wide basis as set out in the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024; and

    Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 4 of the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024, subject to further annual review during the capital budget process; and

    Determine that no further public consultation is required; and

    Approve the By-law, as amended, to establish Community Benefits Charges for the City of Burlington, as set out in Appendix B to finance department report F-05-24, and repeal By-law 66-2022.

    CARRIED

i.
Fare-free Transit Study (TR-02-24, SD-19-24)

 

Item 20.1 provides supplemental information regarding this item.

  • Receive for information, the results of the Burlington study to explore fare-free transit, completed by consultants Left Turn Right Turn attached as Appendix A to transit department report TR-02-24; and 

    Direct the Director of Transit to report back on the implementation to cap the monthly fare for youth at $38 or 20 rides by the December 10, 2024 Council meeting ; and

    Direct the Director of Transit to report back on the feasibility of implementing a pilot project for fare-free transit for youth in the 2025 summer (July and August) by the February 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting; and

    Direct the Director of Transit to include the information from the Fare-free Transit Study report in the Transit Business Plan. (SD-19-24)

    CARRIED

k.
Update on strategic initiatives and organizational services (CM-10-24)

 

  • Receive for information chief administrative officer report CM-10-24 providing an update on strategic initiatives and organizational services.

    CARRIED

m.
Seeking project endorsement for Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (RCC-17-24)

 

  • Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to work with government relations to apply to stream two of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the re-development of the west side of Sherwood Forest Park as outlined in recreation, community and culture report RCC-17-24.

    CARRIED

n.
Flood hazard impacts and mitigation assessment (ES-04-24)

 

  • Receive for information engineering services department report ES-04-24 regarding the flood hazard impacts and mitigation assessment.

    CARRIED

o.
Bronte Creek Meadows Area-Specific Planning Project update and proposed policy directions (PL-81-24)

 

  • Endorse the policy directions contained in community planning department report PL-81-24 to guide the development of the Bronte Creek Meadows Area Specific Plan; and

    Direct the Director of Community Planning to continue work on the Bronte Creek Area Specific Plan in coordination with the landowner and communicate and engage with the public on the proposed policy directions and area specific plan framework.

    CARRIED

p.
Confidential legal update on litigation matter regarding Nelson Aggregate Co. appeals (L-29-24)

 

  • Receive for information confidential legal department report L-29-24 providing a legal update on a litigation matter regarding appeals by Nelson Aggregate Co.

    CARRIED

q.
Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to increase housing options (PL-92-24)

 

  • Direct the Director of Community Planning to consider Council, agency, and community feedback received as part of this statutory public meeting, prior to bringing forward a subsequent staff report recommending adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 3 and a Zoning By-law Amendment in January 2025.

    CARRIED

j.
Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review interim report (CL-27-24)

 

  • Direct the Consultant Team to investigate and recommend council composition and ward boundary options where all councillors are local and regional councillors, as it relates to legislative services department report CL-27-24.



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

l.
Council Remuneration (HR-09-24, SD-18-24)

 

  • Receive for information human resources department report HR-09-24 regarding council remuneration; and

    IN FAVOUR: (6)Councillor Sharman, Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Bentivegna
    OPPOSED: (1)Councillor Nisan
    CARRIED (6 to 1)
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Motion to reconsider the vote regarding Council Remuneration (HR-09-24)

    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 Galbraith
    Seconded by:Councillor Kearns

    Receive for information human resources department report HR-09-24 regarding council remuneration; and

    Repeal By-law No. 129-2006, a by-law to set the remuneration to be paid to the Mayor and Members of Council; and

    Direct the City Clerk to bring back a Terms of Reference to constitute the Council Remuneration Working Group in Q1 2025. (SD-18-24)

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

r.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24)

 

  • Approve the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Goldberg Group on behalf of 2412947 Ontario Ltd, Dr. Laith Al-Dabbagh and 2381798 Ontario Ltd. proposing a 12-storey mixed use building; and

    Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 154 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-90-24, to modify the “Mixed Use General” Designation at the lands located at 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West; and

    Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is consistent with The Planning Act; and

    Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 154 as contained in Appendix D to community planning department report PL-90-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and

    Approve Zoning By-law 2020.492, attached as Appendix E to community planning department report PL-90-24, to rezone the lands at 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West from “MXG” to “H-MXG-545”; and

    Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.492 will conform to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is adopted; and

    State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is adopted; and

    Deem that the lands described as 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West are classified as a Class 4 area as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks NPC-300 Environmental Noise Guidelines; and

    Replace Appendix E of report PL-90-24 with the revised changes provided by staff in item 20.4 memorandum from Elyse Meneray, Planner regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24)

    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 Galbraith
    Seconded by:Councillor Kearns

    Replace Appendix E of report PL-90-24 with the revised changes provided by staff in item 20.4 memorandum from Elyse Meneray, Planner regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24)

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

s.
Zoning By-law Amendment for 759 Maple Avenue (PL-88-24)

 

  • Approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property located at 759 Maple Avenue to permit four (4) townhouse units of 4-storeys in height within one (1) building block with access to Maple Avenue via a private road; and

    Approve Zoning By-law 2020.489, attached as Appendix D to community planning department report PL-88-24, which amends the zoning ‘Residential Medium Density’ (H-RM5) with a Holding provision to ‘Residential Medium Density’ (H-RM2-546) with a Holding provision and site-specific exceptions for the lands located at 759 Maple Avenue; and

    Deem that the amending zoning by-law will conform to the Regional Official Plan, to the City of Burlington Official Plan and that there are no applications to alter the Official Plans with respect to the subject lands.

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

t.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 291 North Service Road (PL-89-24)

 

  • Approve the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by DeLoyde Development Solutions on behalf of King Paving proposing asphalt manufacturing with outdoor open storage of aggregates; and

    Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 155 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 1997, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-89-24, to modify the “Business Corridor” Designation at the lands located at 291 North Service Road; and

    Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 155 is consistent with The Planning Act; and

    Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 5 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 2020, as provided in Appendix E of community planning department report PL-89-24, to modify the “Business Corridor” Designation at the lands located at 291 North Service Road; and

    Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 5 is consistent with The Planning Act; and,

    Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 155 and Official Plan Amendment No. 5 as contained in Appendices D and E to community planning department report PL-89-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and

    Approve Zoning By-law 2020.493, attached as Appendix F to community planning department report PL-89-24, to rezone the lands at 291 North Service Road from “H-BC2” to “H-BC2-547” and H-BC2 to O3-549; and

    Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.493 will conform to the 1997 Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 155 is adopted; and

    Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.493 will conform to the 2020 Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 5 is adopted; and

    State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 155 is adopted; and

    State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 5 is adopted; and

    Replace Appendix F of report PL-89-24 with the revised changes provided by staff in item 20.3 memorandum from Elyse Meneray, Planner regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 291 North Service Road.

    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 Galbraith
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Replace Appendix F of report PL-89-24 with the revised changes provided by staff in item 20.3 memorandum from Elyse Meneray, Planner regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 291 North Service Road.

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

u.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 5051 Harvester Road (PL-83-24)

 

  • Approve the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted with modifications by MHBC proposing a five-storey commercial, retail and office development at 5051 Harvester Road; and

    Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 153 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-83-24, to modify the “Business Corridor” Designation at the lands located at 5051 Harvester Road; and

    Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is consistent with The Planning Act; and

    Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 153 as contained in Appendix D to community planning department report PL-83-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and

    Approve Zoning By-law 2020.491, attached as Appendix C to community planning department report PL-83-24, to rezone the lands at 5051 Harvester Road from “BC1-62” to “H-BC1-62” and “H-BC1-548’; and

    Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.491 will conform to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is adopted; and

    State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is adopted; and

    Replace Appendix E of report PL-83-24 with the revised changes provided by staff in item 20.2 memorandum from Alicia West, Planner regarding Official Plan and Zoning Amendments – 5051 Harvester Road (PL-83-24)

    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 Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Replace Appendix E of report PL-83-24 with the revised changes provided by staff in item 20.2 memorandum from Alicia West, Planner regarding Official Plan and Zoning Amendments – 5051 Harvester Road (PL-83-24)

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

13.2
Audit Committee meeting of December 4, 2024

 

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

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

a.
Status of Management Action Plans (CA-16-24)

 

  • Receive for information city auditor’s office report CA-16-24 providing a summary of the Management Action Plans in progress.

    CARRIED

b.
Quarterly dashboard for office of the city auditor (CA-17-24)

 

  • Receive for information office of the city auditor’s report CA-17-24 providing a quarterly dashboard of City Auditor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) attached as Appendix A.

    CARRIED

c.
Evaluation of Audit Committee effectiveness (CA-18-24)

 

  • Receive for information office of the city auditor’s report CA-18-24 regarding a summary of the results of the Audit Committee’s effectiveness evaluation.

    CARRIED

d.
Anti-Fraud Information & Education Program - update (CA-19-24)

 

  • Receive for information office of the city auditor’s report CA-19-24 regarding an update of the Anti-Fraud Information & Education Program.

    CARRIED

e.
Financial highlights for the period ended September 30, 2024 (F-14-24)

 

  • Receive for information finance department report F-14-24 providing financial highlights as at September 30, 2024.

    CARRIED

f.
External audit plan for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (F-21-24)

 

  • Approve the external audit plan for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, attached as appendix A to finance department report F-21-24 and as presented by Deloitte LLP at the Audit Committee meeting of December 4, 2024.

    CARRIED

g.
2025 Annual Audit Plan for office of the city auditor (CA-20-24)

 

  • Refer Item 4.2 Annual Audit Plan for the office of the city auditor CA-20-24 back to the City Auditor and report back at the March 6, 2025 Audit Committee meeting and include an audit in the development and growth management department in the 2025 audit plan.

    CARRIED

h.
Risk management update (CS-08-24)

 

  • Endorse corporate strategy report CS-08-24 providing a risk management update.

    CARRIED

i.
City Auditor performance evaluation 2024 (CM-11-24)

 

  • Direct the Audit Committee Chair and the Head of Corporate Affairs to deliver the Audit Committee’s final performance rating and feedback from committee discussions to the City Auditor, ensuring the information is submitted to human resources for inclusion in the merit program where applicable contained in corporate affairs department report CM-11-24.

    CARRIED

j.
Election of Chair and Vice Chair effective March 6, 2025 for the term to expire November 14, 2026

 

  • Defer Item 4.5 Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the March 6, 2025 Audit Committee meeting.

    CARRIED

13.3
Pipeline to Permit Committee meeting of December 5, 2024

 

There were no recommendations from this Committee.

14.
Motion to Approve Standing Committee Minutes:

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    Approve the following minutes:

    CARRIED

15.
Urgent Business:

 

15.1
Sound of Music Festival – 2024 event recap and future city support (RCC-19-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.RCC-19-24 Sound of Music Festival - 2024 Event Recap and Future City Support.pdf
2.RCC-19-24 Appendix A- Sound Of Music Festival 2024 Event Recap.pdf
3.RCC-19-24 Appendix B- Sound of Music Festival- Letter to the City of Burlington.pdf
4.RCC-19-24 Appendix C- Sound of Music -2025 Proposed Budget.pdf
  • Moved by:Councillor Galbraith
    Seconded by:Councillor Kearns

    Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to negotiate and execute any necessary agreements with Sound of Music related to the City’s 2025 grant to Sound of Music Inc., with the content satisfactory to the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services; and

    Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to negotiate and execute any agreements with Sound of Music related to the extension of the repayment of the Sound of Music Inc’s debts with a repayment deadline up to September 1, 2025 with the content satisfactory to the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services.

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

15.2
Appointments to Advisory Committees (CL-28-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.CL-28-24 Appointments to Advisory Committees.pdf
  • Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    That Council move into closed meeting at 10:22 a.m. Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding Confidential Appendix A, Appointments to Advisory Committees (CL-28-24)

    CARRIED (7 to 0)

  • Council moved into open meeting at 11:05 a.m.

    Moved by:Councillor Bentivegna
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Approve the appointments to the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee, Burlington Agricultural and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee, Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee, Mundialization Committee, Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee, Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee, and Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee, as outlined in the revised confidential Appendix A of legislative services report CL-28-24 and following approval from Council make the recommended names for appointments public; and

    Confirm the confidential direction given to staff in closed meeting.

    Approve the following appointments to the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2026:
    •    Marsha Paley
    •    Andy Lyster
    •    Alex Winiarski
    •    Alan Harrington (Burlington Historical Society representative)
    Approve the following appointments to the Burlington Agricultural & Rural Affairs Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2026:
    •    Maura Romanelli
    •    Norm Richardson
    •    Wilma Jacobs
    •    Gary Goettsch

    Approve the following appointment to the Mundialization Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2026:
    •    Hassan Raza
    •    Anne Koopman
    •    Marybeth Curtin
    •    Allan Dykstra
    •    Chris van Dooren
    •    Christine Greco

    Approve the following appointments to the Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2026:
    •    Robert Chepyha
    •    Pinki Varni
    •    Catherine Evans
    •    Patricia Robinson
    •    Ron Tansley

    Approve the following appointments to the Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2026:
    •    Niyi Olusoga
    •    Vwede Obahor
    •    Charles McGregor
    •    Jarred Cacnio
    •    Gabriela Covaci
    •    Rebecca Moran
    •    Alex Warne (alternate)
    •    Vishal Mahajan (alternate)

    Approve the following appointments to the Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2026:
    •    Irene MacDonald
    •    Andrea Grebenc
    •    Maninder Pal
    •    Grace Li
    •    Albert Tai (alternate)

    Approve the following appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2026:
    •    Amy DeHueck
    •    Emily Stillwell
    •    Lucy Nixon
    •    Tammy Lyle-Gravlev
    •    Sona Rai
    •    Jill Randall
    •    Doug Benton
    •    Cheryl Hurst
    •    David Owen

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

16.
Confidential Items and Closed Meeting:

 

16.1
Motion to approve closed meeting minutes:

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Confirm the following confidential closed meeting minutes:

    CARRIED

a.
Confidential closed meeting minutes from Committee of the Whole meeting December 2 and 3, 2024

 

b.
Confidential closed meeting minutes for Audit Committee meeting of December 4, 2024

 

16.2
Confidential Appendix A, Appointments to Advisory Committees (CL-28-24)

 

This item was voted on during item 15.2.

17.
Rise and Report:

 

None

18.
Motions of Members:

 

None

19.
Council Information Package:

 

20.
Motion to Receive and File Information Items:

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna
    Receive and file Information items, having been considered by Council:
    CARRIED

20.1
Memorandum from Catherine Baldelli, Director of Transit regarding Fare-free Transit Study (TR-02-24, SD-19-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.TR-02-2024 Follow up from regarding Transit Fare Capping for Youth Riders.pdf

20.2
Memorandum from Alicia West, Planner regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 5051 Harvester Road (PL-83-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.PL-83-24 Appendix E - 5051 Harvester Road_Draft Zoning By-law Amendment - Revised to remove Hold.pdf
2.PL-83-24 Memo for 5051 Harvester Road-Dec 10(1).pdf

20.3
Memorandum from Elyse Meneray, Planner regarding Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 291 North Service Road (PL-89-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.PL-89-24 Council Memo to Staff Report - Amendment to Zoning By-law.pdf
2.PL-89-24 - Revised Appendix F - Zoning By-law Amendment.pdf

20.4
Memorandum from Elyse Meneray, Planner regarding Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.PL-90-24 Council Memo to Staff Report - Amendment to Zoning By-law.pdf
2.PL-90-24- Appendix E - Revised Zoning By-law Amendment.pdf

20.5
Memorandum from Emilie Cote, Director of Recreation, Community and Culture regarding Sound of Music Festival- 2024 Event Re-cap and Future City Support (RCC-19-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.RCC-19-24 Sound of Music Festival – 2024 event recap and future city support.pdf

20.6
Revised Memorandum from Reena Bajwa Manager of Financial Strategies & Business Consulting & Alison Enns; Manager of Policy & Community Initiatives regarding 2024 Community Benefits Strategy and By-law (F-05-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.F-05-24, memorandum from staff 2024 Community Benefits Strategy and Bylaw(1).pdf
2.F-05-24, memorandum from staff 2024 Community Benefits Strategy and Bylaw(2).pdf

20.7
Public correspondence regarding Seeking project endorsement for Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (RCC-17-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.RCC-17-24 Public correspondence.pdf

20.8
Correspondence from Victoria Mortelliti representing BiLD regarding 2024 Community Benefits Strategy and By-law (F-05-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.F-05-24 Correspondence from BILD regarding Draft Community Benefits Charge Strategy and By-law.pdf

20.9
Delegation notes from Paul Fleming regarding Zoning By-law Amendment for 759 Maple Avenue (PL-88-24)

This item has attachments. 
1.Delegation notes from Paul Fleming Zoning By-law Amendment for 759 Maple Avenue (PL-88-24).pdf

20.10
Correspondence from Tom Muir regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24

This item has attachments. 
1.Tom Muir Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24).pdf

21.
Notice of Motion:

 

None

22.
Motion to Approve By-Laws:

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Kearns

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

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

22.1
73-2024: A by-law to amend By-law 86-2007, as amended, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic.

This item has attachments. 
1.73-2024 Traffic Bylaw Draft Amendment King Rd.pdf

22.2
74-2024: A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 153 to modify the “Business Corridor” designation at 5051 Harvester Road.

This item has attachments. 
1.74-2024 OPA 153.pdf

22.3
75-2024: A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 154 to modify the “Mixed Use General” designation at 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West.

This item has attachments. 
1.75-2024 OPA 154.pdf

22.4
76-2024: A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 155 to add a site specific policy to the lands located at 291 North Service Road.

This item has attachments. 
1.76-2024 OPA 155.pdf

22.5
77-2024: A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 5 to the Burlington Official Plan 2020 to amend the site specific policy on the lands at 291 North Service Road within the City of Burlington

This item has attachments. 
1.77-2024 - Official Plan Amendment No. 5.pdf

22.6
78-2024: A by-law to authorize the temporary borrowings of monies from the Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank.

This item has attachments. 
1.78-2024 - Temporary Borrowing By law.pdf

22.7
79-2024: A by-law to levy 2025 interim taxes and establish penalty and interest rates.

This item has attachments. 
1.79-2024 - Interim Tax Levy By-law with schedule.pdf

22.8
80-2024: A by-law to amend By-law 59-2024 as amended to provide for the changes to the Delegation Section.

This item has attachments. 
1.80-2024 - Procedure Bylaw Amendment_Delegations.pdf

22.9
81-2024: A By-law to establish Community Benefits Charges for the City of Burlington, and to repeal By-law 66-2022, Community Benefits Charges By-law for the City of Burlington.

This item has attachments. 
1.81-2024 - Community Benefits Bylaw.pdf

22.10
2020.489 A By-law to amend By-law 2020, as amended; 759 Maple Avenue.

This item has attachments. 
1.2020.489 - 759 Maple Ave.pdf

22.11
2020.491: A By-law to amend By-law 2020, as amended for 5051 Harvester Drive to facilitate the development of a 5-storey self-storage building with office uses and related retail space.

This item has attachments. 
1.2020.491 - 5051 Harvester Rd.pdf

22.12
2020.492: A By-law to amend By-law 2020, as amended; 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West.

This item has attachments. 
1.2020.492 - 141,147,153 Plains Road West.pdf

22.13
2020.493: A By-law to amend By-law 2020, as amended; 291 North Service Road.

This item has attachments. 
1.2020.493 - 291 North Service Rd.pdf

23.
Confirmatory By-law:

This item has attachments. 
1.82-2024 Confirming by-law Council.pdf
  • Moved by:Councillor Bentivegna
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    Enact and pass By-law Number 82-2024 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held December 10, 2024 being read a first, second and third time.

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

24.
Statements by Members and Staff:

 

25.
Motion to Adjourn:

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Sharman

    10:22 a.m. (closed session), 11:05 a.m. (open meeting)

    Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor.

    11:41 a.m.

    CARRIED
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