Special Council meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Hybrid meeting- virtual and Council Chambers, City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, 
  • Kelvin Galbraith, 
  • Lisa Kearns, 
  • Rory Nisan, 
  • Shawna Stolte, 
  • Paul Sharman, 
  • and Angelo Bentivegna 
Staff Present:
  • Hassaan Basit, 
  • David Thompson (Audio/Video Specialist), 
  • Richard Bellemare (Audio/Video Specialist), 
  • Debbie Hordyk, 
  • and Lisa Palermo (Deputy 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.


  • Moved by:Councillor Bentivegna
    Seconded by:Councillor Sharman


    Approve the Special Council agenda for August 7, 2024 as presented.

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

At its special meeting, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Burlington, in accordance with the Planning Act, held Public Meeting No. 11-24 on August 7, 2024, regarding Zoning By-law Amendment application for 484 Plains Road East. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and the public, Council approved community planning department report PL-55-24.

  • Moved by:Councillor Galbraith
    Seconded by:Councillor Kearns

    Approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property located at 484 Plains Road East, as outlined in community planning department report PL-55-24, to permit the increase of residential apartment units by 42, increase in height for the rooftop mechanical and amenity space, decrease underground parking setback to phase one line, amend the definition of stacked townhome; and

    Approve Zoning By-law 2020.482, attached as Appendix D to community planning department report PL-55-24, which amends the zoning of the lands located at 484 Plains Road East; and

    Deem that the amending zoning by-law will conform to the Official Plan, 1997 of the City of Burlington and that there are no applications to alter the Official Plan 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)

At its special meeting, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Burlington, in accordance with the Planning Act, held Public Meeting No. 12-24 on August 7, 2024, regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 2362 Fairview Street. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and the public, Council approved community planning department report PL-62-24.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Approve the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 2362 Fairview Street, as recommended by staff in community planning department report PL-62-24, to permit a 13 storey (including mechanical penthouse) mixed use building; and

    Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 150 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-62-24, to create a site specific “Mixed Use Corridor – General” designation for the lands located at 2362 Fairview Street; and

    Deem that Section 17(21) of The Planning Act has been met; and

    Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 150 as contained in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-62-24 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 (505-02/24); and

    Approve Zoning By-law 2020.483, attached as Appendix E of community planning department report PL-62-24, to further amend the site specific “Mixed Use General (H-MXG-371)” with a Holding “H” prefix as provided in Appendix E to Report PL-62-24 (File: 520-05/24); and

    Deem that the amending zoning by-law will conform to the Official Plan for the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 150 is adopted; and

    State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 150 is adopted.

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

At its special meeting, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Burlington, in accordance with the Planning Act, held Public Meeting No. 13-24 on August 7, 2024, regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 1393 Graham's Lane. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and the public, Council approved community planning department report PL-64-24.

  • Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Approve the application submitted by MHBC Planning to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, as modified by staff in Community Planning Department report PL-64-24, to permit the development at 1393 Graham’s Lane of a public park, one building with a height of 17 storeys containing residential and non-residential uses, one multi-unit residential building with maximum height of 21 storeys, and a possible additional multi-unit residential building with maximum height of 12 storeys; and

    Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 152 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix B of Community Planning Department report PL-64-24, to re-designate the lands located at 1393 Graham’s Lane from “Mixed-Use Corridor – Employment” to “Mixed-Use Corridor – General” and to include site-specific policies for the subject lands; and

    Deem that Section 17(21) of the Planning Act has been met; and
    Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 152 as contained in Appendix B of Community Planning Department report PL-64-24 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 (File: 505-01/24); and

    Approve Zoning By-law Amendment 2020.484 attached as Appendix C of Community Planning Department report PL-64-24, to rezone the lands located at 1393 Graham’s Lane from “Mixed-Use Corridor Employment (MXE)” to “Neighbourhood Park (H-P)” with a Holding “H” prefix and “Mixed-Use Corridor General (H-MXG-545)” with a Holding “H” prefix and site-specific exception 545 (File: 520-04/24); and

    Deem that the amending zoning by-law will conform to the Official Plan for the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 152 is adopted; and

    State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 152 is adopted; and

    Delegate to the Director of Community Planning the authority to deem the subject property to be a Class 4 area as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks NPC-300 Environmental Noise Guidelines.

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

    Defer Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1393 Graham’s Lane (PL-64-24) to the September 9th Committee of the Whole meeting.

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

Hassaan Basit, Chief Administrative Officer and Enrico Scalera, Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry provided an update regarding the flooding event.

  • Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

    Approve a grant program pursuant to S. 107(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to provide financial assistance equivalent to the cost of zoning certificate and building permit fees to qualified Burlington residents for eligible flooding renovation work in accordance with the criteria set out in building department report BB-04-24.

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

    Direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, in cooperation with the Chief Financial Officer, to report back to Committee of the Whole on October 7 with options and recommendations on establishing a Burlington Resiliency Fund to support the community during natural disasters or emergencies.

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

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

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

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

    CARRIED
  • Item 6.1 Report for Zoning By-law Amendment application for 484 Plains Road East (PL-55-24)
  • Item 6.2 Report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2362 Fairview Street (PL-62-24)
  • Item 6.3 Report for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1393 Graham’s Lane (PL-64-24)
  • Moved by:Councillor Bentivegna
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Enact and pass By-law Number 56-2024 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council at its meeting held August 7, 2024 being read a first, second and third time.

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

    10:05 a.m. (recess), 10:13 a.m. (reconvene), 10:24 a.m. (recess), 10:34 a.m. (reconvene), 11:49 a.m. (recess), 11:56 a.m. (reconvene), 12:04 p.m. (recess), 1:00 (reconvene)

    Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor, 2:43 p.m.

    Councillor Kearns left the meeting at 2:00 p.m.

    CARRIED