Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Council Chambers Level 2, City Hall
Members Present:
  • Mayor Marianne Meed Ward,
  • Kelvin Galbraith,
  • Lisa Kearns,
  • Rory Nisan,
  • Shawna Stolte,
  • Paul Sharman,
  • and Angelo Bentivegna
Staff Present:
  • Tim Commisso,
  • David Thompson (Audio/Video Specialist),
  • Debbie Hordyk,
  • and Angela Morgan (Clerk)

1.
Call to Order:
 

2.
National Anthem:
 

3.
Regrets:
 

4.
Proclamations:
 

5.
Motion to Approve Council Minutes:
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Confirm the minutes of the following meetings of Council:

    CARRIED

6.
Recognitions and Achievements:
 

None

7.
Presentations:
 

None

8.
Declarations of Interest:
 

None

9.
Delegations:
 

9.1
Andrea Grebenc representing Trustees of the Halton District School Board spoke regarding free transit for students (MO-19-19)
 

9.2
Robert Radway spoke regarding free transit for students (MO-19-19)
 

9.3
Norm Richardson representing Burlington Agricultural & Rural Affairs Advisory Committee spoke regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

9.4
Karen Brock representing Oakvillegreen Conservation Association spoke regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

9.5
Don Johnson spoke regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

9.6
Robert Hilton spoke regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

9.7
Albert Faccenda spoke regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

9.8
Amy Schnurr representing Burlington Green Environmental Association spoke regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

9.9
David Barker spoke regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

9.10
Sarah Pralet will spoke regarding open air burn permit review (BFD-05-19)
 

10.
Recommendations from Standing Committees:
 

10.1
Committee of the Whole meeting of December 2, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.12-02-19 Post-Meeting Minutes - Committee of the Whole.pdf
  • Motion No.
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

a.
2019 accessibility progress report (CW-47-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file capital works department report CW-47-19 and Appendix A regarding the 2019 Accessibility Progress Report.

    CARRIED

b.
2019 to 2020 group benefits renewal (HR-05-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Retain Sun Life Financial as the service provider for the major medical, hospital, dental, long-term disability and basic and optional life insurance plans for the December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020 policy year.

    CARRIED

c.
Financial status report as at September 30, 2019 (F-44-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file finance department report F-44-19 providing the financial status report as at September 30, 2019.

    CARRIED

d.
2020 Interim Tax Levy By-Law (F-47-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Approve by-law 63-2019 attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-47-19 which provides for the levy of the 2020 interim taxes.

    CARRIED

e.
Temporary Borrowing By-Law (F-38-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Approve by-law 64-2019 attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-38-19, to authorize the temporary borrowings of monies from the Royal Bank of Canada to meet the ordinary expenditures of the Corporation for the 2020 fiscal year; and

    Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Security Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

    CARRIED

f.
Book publication agreement with E.G. Keenleyside (CM-26-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with E.G. Keenleyside for the publication and distribution of his book “An Illustrated History of the Burlington Cenotaph, The Story of a Community Memorial” to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and any related documents related thereto.

    CARRIED

g.
Regional road maintenance 2020 (RPF-20-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Delegate to the Executive Director of Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services the authority to negotiate amendments and enter into agreements with Halton Region for the provision of contracted road maintenance services and to negotiate amendments and enter into agreements as outlined in Halton Region Report No. PW-29-19 to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Legal Services and the Chief Financial Officer.

    CARRIED

k.
Mundialization trip to Itabashi, Japan – Mayor’s report (MO-18-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file Mayor's Office report MO-18-19 regarding the Mayor’s trip to Itabashi, October 2019.

    CARRIED

m.
Council committees and Deputy Mayor assignments for 2020 (MO-20-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Appoint Councillors Kelvin Galbraith and Lisa Kearns, as chair and vice chair respectively to the Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee effective January 1, 2020 for the term to expire December 31, 2020; and

    Appoint Councillors Shawna Stolte and Rory Nisan, as chair and vice chair respectively to the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee, both regular and statutory public meetings, effective January 1, 2020 for the term to expire December 31, 2020; and

    Appoint Councillors Rory Nisan and Paul Sharman, as chair and vice chair respectively to the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee effective January 1, 2020 for the term to expire December 31, 2020; and

    Appoint Councillors Angelo Bentivegna and Lisa Kearns, as chair and vice chair respectively to the Council Workshop Committee effective January 1, 2020 for the term to expire December 31, 2020; and

    Approve the Deputy Mayor rotation as outlined in report MO-20-19; and

    Amend the procedure by-law to permit chairs to serve in the Deputy Mayor rotation.

    CARRIED

h.
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy Appendix C of capital works report (CW-20-19)
 

    

  • Motion No.

    Direct the Mayor to sign the commitment letter in Appendix C of capital works report CW-20-19 for the City of Burlington to join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

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

i.
Proposed changes to the leash-free area criteria (PR-12-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Approve the updated leash-free area criteria and process as outlined in department of recreation services report PR-12-19; and

    Rescind delegated authority for the Director of Parks and Recreation to consider piloting alternative time leash-free areas as an alternative to fenced leash-free areas when requests come forward on a site by site basis utilizing the process outlined in parks and recreation department report PR-33-12.

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

j.
Open air burn permit review (BFD-05-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Endorse the open air burning permit areas, with no changes, as detailed in Appendix A, Schedule A, of fire department report BDF-05-19 including the option of a one year pilot for open air burning in North Aldershot for 2020; and

    Approve updated by-law 65-2019 open air burning for the City of Burlington, attached as Appendix C, as outlined in Burlington Fire Department report BFD-05-19.

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

l.
Free transit for students (MO-19-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file the update on MOU discussions with all related school boards (public and Catholic) to further partnership terms and funding towards student transit passes and appoint Councillors Rory Nisan and Shawna Stolte to the MOU discussion team; and

    Consider as part of the 2020 budget discussions free transit for students age 12 and under, to take effect January 1st to align with Metrolinx fare changes in March of 2019 that saw all children age 12 and under not charged any fare for GO trains or buses; and

    Direct the City Manager to report back on MOU progress by June with a recommendation for council to consider approving the program. The recommendation would include timing options and funding, including the potential to begin the program in September 2020, identifying a one-time funding source from September to December and adding the annualized cost to the 2021 budget.

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

n.
Staff direction regarding leaf collection  (COW-15-19) (SD-31-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Direct the Director of Road, Parks, and Forestry to report to committee explaining the root and proximate causes of the need to change the leaf collection program that occurred in November 2019, and provide any lessons learned from the experience of the 2019 program.

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

10.2
Planning and Development meeting of December 3, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.12-03-19 Meeting Minutes - Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee_Dec03_2019 - English.pdf

a.
Road Safety Lawn Sign Campaign update (TS-09-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Direct the Director of Transportation Services to extend the Road Safety Lawn Sign Campaign into 2020, utilizing the remaining supply of signs purchased in 2019.

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

b.
Downtown road safety review (TS-10-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Approve the recommendations contained in transportation services department report TS-10-19 regarding road safety improvements; and

    Direct the Director of Transportation Services to prepare, for Council’s approval, a by-law to amend Traffic By-law 86-2007 for the implementation of an all-way stop traffic control at the intersection of Caroline Street and John Street; and

    Direct the Director of Transportation Services to explore the implementation of additional pedestrian crossings within the downtown; and

    Direct the Director of Transportation Services to review pedestrian refuge islands and potential of separated signals at high volume pedestrian intersections city wide.

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

c.
Building Permit By-law fee review (PB-21-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Approve the proposed fee adjustments represented by Option 2 of the consultant’s report contained in Appendix A to department of city building report PB-21-19; and

    Approve the text amendments to the Building Permit By-law recommended in department of city building report PB-21-19; and

    Repeal Building Permit By-law 13-2018 and all its amendments effective December 31, 2019; and

    Enact the proposed By-law 66-2019 attached as Appendix B to department of city building report PB-21-19, containing the proposed revised fee schedule and text amendments on January 1, 2020.

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

d.
Aldershot BIA’s new Strategic Plan 2019-2022 (PB-78-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Endorse the Aldershot BIA’s Strategic Plan, 2019-2022 attached as Appendix A to community planning department report PB-78-19.

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

e.
Burlington One Brand work plan (CM-27-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Approve the integration of the One Brand as a strategic initiative into the 2018-2022 Burlington’s Plan: From Vision to Focus work plan as a key project emerging from the Red Tape Red Carpet recommendations; and

    Endorse the Burlington One Brand project plan and support the allocation of existing funding to complete One Brand research and development in 2020. Funding for the implementation of the One Brand will be requested in 2020 for inclusion in the 2021 budget.

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

f.
Section 37 community benefits for 2421-2431 New Street (PB-87-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Approve community benefits in relation to the development proposal at 2421-2431 New Street submitted by Weston Consulting, consisting of direct and indirect benefits as outlined in community planning department report PB-87-19; and

    Direct the Executive Director of Legal Services to prepare and execute an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing the benefits agreed to and to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning and the City Solicitor and that such Agreement be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure said community benefits; and

    Direct the Clerk and the Mayor to execute the amending by-law once the owner enters into the Section 37 Agreement.

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

g.
Local input into the Region of Halton’s Integrated Growth Management Strategy (PB-82-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Endorse city staff’s recommendation contained in community planning department report PB-82-19 regarding the prioritization and weighting of the measures identified in Halton Region’s Evaluation Framework; and

    Direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of community planning department report PB-82-19 to Halton Region as the City of Burlington’s input on the IGMS Evaluation Framework.

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

h.
Meridian Brick/Aldershot Quarry study review (MO-17-19, SD-32-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Direct the Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility to investigate the Air Quality Bylaw for Oakville and report back to council with a recommendation for a similar bylaw for Burlington by Q2 2020; and

    Direct the Executive Director of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel to retain an environmental lawyer to advise on the municipal role in the Aldershot Quarry, the potential air quality bylaw and any other matters arising; and

    Direct the Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility to review and report back on the peer reviews of the studies done by Meridian/Aldershot Quarry and requirements for ongoing monitoring and potential impacts on human health. As part of the review, report back on the cost and process to conduct an independent peer review of studies conducted to date; and

    Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to review the forestry plan for phased removal and replacement of trees at the Aldershot Quarry, and report back with an assessment to council in Q2 2020; and

    Direct the Mayor to:

    • write to the three local MPPs for Burlington, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry to request a meeting to discuss the conditions of the site plan and their oversight and due diligence in ongoing monitoring and studies conducted on the air quality impacts of the quarry activities to ensure the quarry is operating within provincial regulations.
    • establish a Community Council Liaison Committee with representation from Meridian/Aldershot Quarry, local citizens, provincial ministries, city staff and council, and other stakeholders, to provide regular communication among stakeholders, renew monitoring studies, and discuss quarry activities and any emerging/new issues.
    IN FAVOUR: (7)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Bentivegna, and Councillor Sharman
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

i.
Development pre-application policy (MO-21-19, SD-33-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file mayor’s office report MO-21-19 regarding a proposed pre-application development public meeting policy; and

    Direct the Director of Community Planning to review the proposed policy attached as Appendix A to mayor’s office report MO-21-19, incorporate any feedback from Committee and bring a revised policy that aligns the recommendation to the protocol contained in Appendix A for approval in February 2020.

    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)

j.
Urban design and streetscape guidelines for Plains Road (PD-12-19, SD-34-19) 
 

  • Motion No.

    Direct the Director of Community Planning to explore updating the urban design and streetscape guidelines for Plains Road, including the Aldershot BIA boundary area, and report back to Council in Q2 2020.

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

k.
Metrolinx Aldershot GO station parking (PD-13-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Direct the Mayor and Members of Council to endorse and sign the attached communication regarding issues with the parking at the Aldershot GO Station being sent to Metrolinx on behalf of Burlington City Council.

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

l.
Kilbride Street community safety zone (PD-14-19, SD-35-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Direct the Director of Transportation Services to conduct an expedited review of Kilbride Street to determine whether a community safety zone is warranted and provide a report including the review's methodology, findings and a recommendation to committee by January 2020.

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

m.
City-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    Defer discussion of the rural/agricultural classification to the Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting of January 13, 2019.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Defer discussion regarding cash in-lieu to the Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting of January 13, 2020.

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Direct staff to prepare a Forestry Management Plan equally as comprehensive as the Oakville Urban Forest Strategic Management Plan Town of Oakville, 2008 - 2027 by Q3 2020

    IN FAVOUR: (4)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    OPPOSED: (3)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Stolte
    CARRIED (4 to 3)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Direct staff to update the Burlington Private Tree By-Law relative to the Burlington Forestry Management Plan when complete by Q3 2020

    IN FAVOUR: (4)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    OPPOSED: (3)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Stolte
    CARRIED (4 to 3)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Direct staff to a) compare the Burlington Private Tree By-Law to Oakville’s 2017 By-Law and explain differences, and whether to modify Burlington’s b) update the Burlington Private Tree By-Law for review at March Committee Meetings

    IN FAVOUR: (3)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    OPPOSED: (4)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Stolte
    LOST (3 to 4)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Amend Burlington Private Tree By-Law to increase 2mtrs set back from house allowance (whereby no application fees or replacement is required) to equal drip distance line or 4mtrs, whichever is less.

    IN FAVOUR: (3)Councillor Kearns, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    OPPOSED: (4)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Stolte
    LOST (3 to 4)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Amend the Burlington Private Tree By-Law to include the following clause from the Oakville 2017 By-Law “5. The provisions of this By-law do not apply to the removal of trees: (g) to permit the construction of a building or structure, where the removal, injury or destruction is required under a building permit.”

    IN FAVOUR: (3)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    OPPOSED: (4)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Stolte
    LOST (3 to 4)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Direct staff to develop and amend the Burlington Private Tree By-Law to include forestry assessment standards in order to allow citizens to clearly understand the basis of all City arborist’s assessments, decisions and ruling to ensure transparency and accountability.

    IN FAVOUR: (4)Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna
    OPPOSED: (3)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Stolte
    CARRIED (4 to 3)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Approve the implementation of the city-wide private tree by-law and present the by-law and amended rates and fees to Council at the January 27, 2020 meeting; and

    Approve an amendment to the by-law to exempt any not-for-profit housing projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity and any persons living below the low-income cut off before tax as determined by Statistics Canada; and

    Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to develop a program for tree planting incentives on private and public property within the City of Burlington; and

    Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to establish a Mayor/Council Task Force on improving the tree canopy.

    CARRIED (5 to 2)
  • Motion No.

    Approve the implementation of the city-wide private tree by-law and present the by-law and amended rates and fees to Council at the January 27, 2020 meeting; and

    Approve an amendment to the by-law to exempt any not-for-profit housing projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity and any persons living below the low-income cut off before tax as determined by Statistics Canada; and

    Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to develop a program for tree planting incentives on private and public property within the City of Burlington; and

    Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to establish a Mayor/Council Task Force on improving the tree canopy; and

    Direct staff to prepare a Forestry Management Plan equally as comprehensive as the Oakville Urban Forest Strategic Management Plan Town of Oakville, 2008 - 2027 by Q3 2020; and

    Direct staff to update the Burlington Private Tree By-Law relative to the Burlington Forestry Management Plan when complete by Q3 2020; and

    Direct staff to develop and amend the Burlington Private Tree By-Law to include forestry assessment standards in order to allow citizens to clearly understand the basis of all City arborist’s assessments, decisions and ruling to ensure transparency and accountability.

    CARRIED

10.3
Planning and Development meeting of December 5, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.12-05-19 Meeting Minutes - Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee_Dec05_2019 - English.pdf

a.
Taking a Closer Look at the Downtown concept discussion (PB-89-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file community planning department report PB-89-19 regarding Taking a Closer Look at the Downtown concept discussion; and

    Direct the Director of Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility that, in planning the recommended concept for the downtown based on good planning principles and practices, consideration be given to reducing the heights in the Brant Street Corridor, downtown east side, Locust Street and the foot of Lakeshore Road/Burlington Avenue; and that the overall densities more closely align with the minimum target of 200 people or jobs per hectare; and that the calculations of people/jobs per hectare (total and density) for the preferred concept be included in the final report, including estimations of Old Lakeshore Road and Waterfront Hotel (based on current Official Plan permissions).

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

10.4
Committee of the Whole Budget meeting of December 10 and 12, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.12-10-19 Committee of the Whole - Budget_Dec10_2019 - English.pdf

a.
Expenses excluded from the budget (F-42-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file finance department report F-42-19 regarding expenses excluded from the budget to meet the requirements of Regulation 284/09 Municipal Act, 2001.

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

b.
20-year budget driver forecast (F-48-19)
 

  • Motion No.

    Receive and file finance department report F-48-19 regarding the 20-year budget driver forecast.

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

c.
Approval of the 2020 budget (F-46-19-2)
 

  • Motion No.

    Add $80,000 of capital funding to the budget to install signalized pedestrian crossing on Lakeshore Road between Lakeshore Road and Kenwood Avenue.

    IN FAVOUR: (1)Councillor Sharman
    OPPOSED: (6)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Bentivegna
    LOST (1 to 6)
  • Motion No.

    Add $110,000 of capital funding to the budget to install full signalized intersection at Appleby Line and Hampton Heath.

    IN FAVOUR: (1)Councillor Sharman
    OPPOSED: (6)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Bentivegna
    LOST (1 to 6)
  • Motion No.

    Approve the 2020 operating budget including any budget amendments approved by the Committee of the Whole - Budget to be applied against the proposed net tax levy amount of $174,435,833; and

    Approve the 2020 capital budget for the City of Burlington, with a gross amount of $86,396,551 with a debenture requirement of $7,613,145, and the 2021-2029 capital forecast with a gross amount of $723,878,943 with a debenture requirement of $47,592,200 as outlined in report F-46-19 and as amended by the Committee of the Whole - Budget; and

    Administer the debenture in the amount of $6,113,145 in 2020 as tax supported debt; and

    Administer the debenture in the amount of $1,500,000 in 2020 as special circumstances debt; and

    Declare that, in accordance with sis. 5(1)5 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and s. 5 of Ontario Regulation 82/98, it is Council’s clear intention that the excess capacity provided by the above-referenced works will be paid for by future development charges.

    IN FAVOUR: (6)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Sharman
    OPPOSED: (1)Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (6 to 1)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Kearns

    Direct the Chief Finance Officer to review options and appropriate criteria necessary to create a new Reserve Fund (“Green Fund”) for the purpose of allocating dollars specifically focused on Environmental Initiatives.  This review will also include a tally of all expenditures in the approved 2020 Budget that could be considered as Environmental Initiatives, as a starting point for Councils consideration of allocations to this new Green Reserve Fund. Staff shall report back to the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee by end of Q1 2020 with this information, options and recommendations. (SD-40-19)

    IN FAVOUR: (7)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Bentivegna, and Councillor Sharman
    CARRIED (7 to 0)
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Kearns
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    Direct the Chief Financial Officer to review the current value assessment and taxation changes for the Downtown Business improvement Area (BIA) properties and consult with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and the Region of Halton regarding available tax policy initiatives and report back to Council with the results of the review in Q1 2020. (SD-41-19)

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

11.
Motion to Approve Standing Committee Minutes:
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Bentivegna

    Approve the following minutes: 

    CARRIED

12.
Reports of Municipal Officers:
 

12.1
Removal of 5780 Cedar Springs Road from the City of Burlington’s Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (PB-85-19)
This item has attachments. 

1.PB-85-19 - 5780 Cedar Springs Road.pdf
2.Appendix A - 5780 Cedar Springs ARA Draft Statement of Significance.pdf
3.Appendix B - 5780 Cedar Springs Road Site Visit Photos.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Sharman
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    Approve the removal of 5780 Cedar Springs Road from the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources.

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

13.
Notices of Motion:
 

None

14.
Motions:
 

None

15.
Motion to Receive and File Council Information Packages:
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan
    Receive and file the following Information Packages, having been prepared and distributed to Council:
    CARRIED

16.
Motion to Receive and File Information Items:
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Nisan

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

    CARRIED

16.1
Delegation presentation from Andrea Grebenc regarding free transit for students (MO-19-19)
This item has attachments. 

1.MO-19-19, Delegation presentation Andrea Grebenc, free transit for students.pdf

16.2
Delegation notes from Robert Hilton regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
This item has attachments. 

1.RPF-18-19, Delegation notes Robert Hilton.pdf

16.3
Delegation notes from Don Johnson regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
This item has attachments. 

1.Don Johnson, delegation notes RPF-18-19, tree by-law.pdf

16.4
Delegation notes from David Barker regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
This item has attachments. 

1.David Barker, Tree By Law Delegation.pdf

16.5
Correspondence from Mary Battaglia, Director of Roads, Parks & Forestry regarding city-wide private tree by-law implementation (RPF-18-19)
This item has attachments. 

1.Briefing Note_Private Tree Bylaw Council Dec 162019 V1.pdf

16.6
Correspondence from resident regarding approval of the 2020 budget (F-46-19-2)
This item has attachments. 

1.Resident email regarding tax increase F-46-19-2_Redacted.pdf

16.7
Delegation notes from Anne and Dave Marsden regarding removal of 5780 Cedar Springs Road from the City of Burlington's Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (PB-85-19)
This item has attachments. 

1.Delegation correspondence from Anne and Dave Marsden PB-85-19.pdf

17.
Motion to Consider Confidential Items:
 

None

18.
Motion to Approve By-Laws:
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

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

    18.1. 61-2019: A by–law to authorize a request for the issuing of debentures by the Regional Municipality of Halton for City Hall HVAC Retrofit.

    18.2. 62-2019: A by-law to amend By-law 86-2007, as amended,being a by-law for the regulation of traffic.

    18.3. 63-2019: A by-law to levy 2020 interim taxes and establish penalty and interest rates.

    18.4. 64-2019: A by–law to authorize the temporary borrowings of monies from the Royal Bank of Canada.

    18.6. 66-2019: A by-law under the Building Act respecting construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, transfer of permits and inspections.

    18.7. 67-2019: A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 117 to redesignate lands at 2421-2431 New Street from "Neighbourhood Commercial" to "Residential High Density".

    18.8. 2020-416: A by-law to amend By-law 2020, as amended, to permit the development of an 11-storey retirement home building and an 11-storey residential apartment building at 2421-2431 New Street.

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

18.1
65-2019: A by-law for the purpose of open air burning in the City of Burlington.
 

  • Motion No.
    IN FAVOUR: (6)Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Councillor Sharman
    OPPOSED: (1)Councillor Bentivegna
    CARRIED (6 to 1)

19.
Motion to Confirm Proceedings of the Council Meeting:
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Nisan
    Seconded by:Councillor Stolte

    ​​Enact and pass By-law Number 68-2019, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held December 16 and 19, 2019, being read a first, second and third time.

    CARRIED

20.
Statements by Members:
 

21.
Motion to Adjourn:
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Stolte
    Seconded by:Councillor Galbraith

    December 16, 2019,10:30 p.m, recessed, December 19, 10:15 a.m. adjourned.

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

    CARRIED
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