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
  • Jacqueline Johnson, Commissioner, Community Services
  • Scott Hamilton, Commissioner Public Works
  • Jamie Tellier, Commissioner, Development and Growth Management
  • Lisa Palermo, Manager, Committee Services/Deputy Clerk
  • Debbie Hordyk, Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk
  • David Thompson, Specialist, Digital Communications
  • Richard Bellemare, Specialist, Digital Communications

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 Special Council agenda for August 13, 2025 as presented.

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

6.
Declarations of Interest

 

None

7.
Presentations

 

None

8.
Delegations

 

Delegations were heard during the Statutory Public meeting.

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

 

9.1
Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report - 127 Plains Road West.pdf
2.DGM-61-25_Appendix A - Existing Zoning.pdf
3.DGM-61-25_Appendix B - Concept Plan.pdf
4.DGM-61-25_Appendix C_Public Comments_Redacted.pdf
5.DGM-61-25 - Appendix D - Detailed Policy Analysis - Special Council.pdf

At its special meeting, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Burlington, in accordance with the Planning Act, held Public Meeting No. 15-25 on August 13, 2025, regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and the public, Council approved the recommendation contained in development and growth management report DGM-61-25.

  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    That Council proceed into closed session on August 13, 2025 at 10:47 a.m. in accordance with the following provision under the Municipal Act:

    Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Item 9.1 Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

    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 Galbraith
    Seconded by:Councillor Sharman

    Refuse the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by MHBC Planning on behalf of Losani Investment Corporation proposing a 25-storey mixed use building with 240 residential units and 475 square metres of non-residential use at-grade at 127 Plains Road West.

    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 Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Staff Presentation.pdf

b.
Jim Young, Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Jim Young - Correspondence_Redacted.pdf

c.
Stephanie Mirtitsch and Dave Aston, MHBC Planning, Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Stephanie Mirtitsch and Dave Aston -Presentation.pdf

d.
Tom Zeitsma, Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

 

e.
Correspondence from Cassandra Molasy regarding Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Cassandra Molasy - Correspondence_Redacted.pdf

f.
Correspondence from Nancy Wilson regarding Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Nancy Wilson - Correspondence.pdf

g.
Correspondence from Tom Muir regarding Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Tom Muir Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West.pdf

h.
Correspondence from Losani Homes regarding Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 127 Plains Rd. West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Losani Homes Request for Deferral.pdf

i.
Correspondence from Alison Hood regarding Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-61-25 - Alison Hood - Correspondence_Redacted.pdf

9.2
Appeals Committee and proposed business licensing by-law amendments (DGM-57-25)

This item has attachments. 
1.DGM-57-25 Amendment to Various Licensing By-laws .pdf
2.Appendix A - TERMS OF REFERENCE Appeals Committee.pdf
3.Appendix B -DGM-57-25 Amendment Public Vehicle Bylaw 20-2009.pdf
4.Appendix C - DGM-57-25 Amendment Business Licensing Bylaw 42-2008.pdf
5.Appendix D - DGM-57-25 Amendment Adult Entertainment Bylaw.pdf
6.Appendix E - DGM-57-25 Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference Changes.pdf
  • Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Dissolve the current Licensing Appeals Committee and approve the Appeals Committee Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix A to development and growth management report DGM-57-25, establishing the new Appeals Committee; and

    Approve the amendment to Public Vehicle License By-law 20-2009, a bylaw to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of Public Vehicles in the City of Burlington in order to change the appeals process and provide additional time for business owners to appeal decisions of the City, attached in draft form as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-57-25, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor; and

    Approve the amendment to Business License By-law 42-2008, a bylaw to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of various businesses in the City of Burlington in order to change the appeals process and provide additional time for business owners to appeal decisions of the City, attached in draft form as Appendix C to development and growth management report DGM-57-25, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

    Approve the amendment to Adult Entertainment By-law 01-2008, a bylaw for Adult Entertainment establishments licensing in the City of Burlington in order to change the appeals process and provide additional time for business owners to appeal decisions of the City, attached in draft form as Appendix D to Development and Growth report DGM-57-25, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor; and

    Amend the Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference, removing Property Standards responsibilities, attached as Appendix E to development and growth management report DGM-57-25.

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

10.
Confidential Items and Closed Meeting

 

Council moved into closed session to discuss Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

11.
Rise and Report

 

Council reconvened into open session at 11:03 a.m. 

In closed session council discussed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25). This item was voted on in open session.

12.
Motion to Receive and File Information Items

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

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

    CARRIED

12.1
Information items related to Statutory Public meetings for:

 
  • Item 9.1 Report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 127 Plains Road West (DGM-61-25)

13.
Motion to Approve By-Laws

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    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)

14.
Confirmatory By-Law

This item has attachments. 
1.51-2025 Confirming by-law Council.pdf
  • Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Sharman

    Enact and pass By-law Number 51-2025 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held August, 13, 2025 being read a first, second and third time.

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

15.
Motion to Adjourn

 

  • Councillor Kearns joined the meeting at 9:40 a.m.

    10:10 a.m. (recessed), 10:20 a.m. (reconvened), 10:47 a.m. (closed), 11:03 a.m. (open)

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

    11:17 a.m.

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