Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
46.1 of the procedure by-law to allow the following non-registered delegate to speak: Nick Morrison representing Safe Streets Halton regarding Motion memo from Councillor Nisan regarding Opposing Ontario’s Bill 212: Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act 2024 (ADM-16-24)
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Stolte Waive
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the November 19, 2024 Council agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Stolte Approve
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the minutes of the following meeting of Council:
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Nisan Confirm
Carried
Appendix D of Report PL-80-24 with the revised changes provided by staff in item 20.1 Memorandum from Alicia West, Planner regarding Plan of Subdivision for 720, 735, 740 Oval Court & 5135 and 5155 Fairview Street (PL-80-24)
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Nisan Replace
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the following minutes:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Approve
Carried
the following confidential closed meeting minutes:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Stolte Confirm
Carried
Ontario’s Bill 212: Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act 2024 has a stated aim of streamlining transportation projects and reducing gridlock across the province, primarily through measures that may alter local government authority in approving or managing transportation infrastructure; and Whereas local governments play a critical role in planning, managing, and maintaining transportation systems that directly impact residents’ quality of life, community safety, and access to public spaces; and Whereas effective transportation planning requires balanced decision-making that considers local traffic conditions, community input, environmental impacts, and long-term urban development goals; and Whereas Bill 212 is expected to impose requirements or restrictions that hinder municipalities from exercising their right to represent community interests, engage in public consultation, and implement transportation measures best suited for their regions; and Whereas Bill 212 may undermine municipal authority and limit the ability of local councils to address transportation and gridlock issues in ways that best serve their communities; Therefore, be it resolved that Burlington City Council strongly opposes Bill 212: Reducing Gridlock Saving Time Act 2024 in its current form; and Council urges the Province of Ontario to engage in comprehensive consultations with municipalities, transportation experts, and community stakeholders to ensure that provincial legislation supports, not supersed
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Sharman Whereas
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and file Information items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Receive
Carried
and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Sharman Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
31.4 of the procedure by-law to extend the CAO's speaking time beyond 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Waive
Carried
this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 10:42 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Sharman Adjourn