Committee of the Whole

Approve the agenda as presented.

to add a delegation to the agenda after the agenda has been approved.

the rules for Section 46.1 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to permit an unregistered delegate Mike Collins-Williams to speak to Item 8.4 m otion memo regarding a review of options to restrict construction hours (COW-16-26)

Suspend the rules for section 45.2 of Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of delegation speaking time beyond the 10-minute maximum for David Falletta regarding Item 13.1 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5164, 5366, 5470, 5900 Upper Middle Road and 5201 Mainway (Bronte Creek Meadows) (DGM-38-26)

to change the order of the agenda to discuss Item 8.2 Community facilities update and recommendations for 1200 King Rd. (CAO-01-26) before Item 8.1, in accordance with Procedure By-law 59-2024, Section 33.5.

for information finance department report FIN-05-26 regarding financial status report as at March 31, 2026.

for information finance department report FIN-10-26 regarding the 2026 capital variance and project closure.

a by-law to establish and govern the Council Special Initiatives Reserve Fund and to repeal By-law 45-2022, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to finance department report FIN-17-26.

a by-law to provide temporary delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the event of a restricted acts provision, substantially in the form attached as appendix A to l egislative services report LLS-26-26.

the City’s participation in a joint Compliance Audit Committee with the lower tier municipalities of Halton Region for the 2026-2030 Term of Council; and Approve the Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-29-26.

for information public works report PWS-15-26, providing an update on the city’s Salt Management Plan (SMP) contained in Appendix A.

the Director of Community Planning to prepare for the initiation of an Official Plan Review under Section 26 of the Planning Act ; and Endorse the “Engagement Approach” attached as Appendix A to development and growth management report DGM-23-26; and Direct the Director of Community Planning to proceed with a Special Meeting of Council in Q1 2027 to formally initiate an Official Plan Review under Section 26 of the Planning Act ; and Authorize the Director of Community Planning to develop the specialized technical work and retain peer review support to an upset limit of $100,000 from the Policy Reserve Fund; and Withdraw certain Major Transit Station Area policies and schedules from the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 (BOP, 2020), as identified in Appendix D to development and growth management report DGM-23-26.

for information legislative services report LLS-27-26 regarding lobbyists participating on standing and advisory committees.

the updated scope of community facilities under consideration on the 1200 King Road development to include: Event Centre (arena) Community Centre (inclusive of aquatics and/or basketball facilities) Recreational Ice Facility Conference - multi-purpose space Parking Facility; and Direct the Chief Administrative Officer or designate to proceed with a Detailed Due Diligence Phase, inclusive of: Confirmation of available capital costs and operating models; Negotiation with prospective partners and funding contributors, potential operators and other service delivery partners; Evaluation of preferred financing options, including tax increment financing and funding from senior levels of government; ​Development of a comprehensive business case and funding strategy; and Report back to Committee and Council with a recommended funding strategy, partnership model, and implementation plan for consideration prior to any capital or financial commitments, targeted for Q2, 2027; and Instruct the CAO to proceed in accordance with the recommendation contained in confidential Appendix B to CAO report CAO-01-26.

Motion to close debate.

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to work with appropriate staff to report back with recommendations and financial implications, if any, on the following matters raised by community regarding the renovations of the cricket pitch in Central Park and more generally cricket in Burlington: Commencing work on the cricket pitch for Sherwood Forest Park this year in efforts to have the project shovel ready to construct as soon as possible, in partnership with Halton Region and other relevant parties.

Restricting use of the Central cricket pitch to youth and recreation-level play.

Limiting the number of consecutive hours of unpermitted pick-up play

Reporting on options to expand cricket throughout the City.

Direct the City Solicitor and Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to review and report back in July 2026 on the process and considerations to regulate construction and related impacts to residents, economic impacts and city infrastructure impacts.

the wording ' economic impacts and city infrastructure impacts ' after 'residents'

for information corporate affairs report CAF-06-26 regarding analysis of Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 including potential impacts for the City of Burlington.

Receive for information the 2027 financial forecast as a budget reference document contained in finance department report FIN-11-26; and

Direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a range of additional scenarios and any impacts to existing commitments, community services or capital levy of 2% to achieve these reductions in addition to the financial forecast contained in finance department report FIN-11-26

at inflation for reducing the budget and tax impact; and

a zero % increase; and

scenarios of minus 10%, minus 5% off the financial forecast as contained in finance department report FIN-11-26.

the following paragraph from the staff recommendation: Request the Mayor and Members of Council to consider the contents of the 2027 financial forecast including related appendix when preparing and reviewing the 2027 proposed budget.

Receive for information finance department report FIN-06-26 regarding information on the Development Charge Reduction Program; and Direct the CAO to work with appropriate staff to submit a list of projects and apply to the Development Charges Reduction Program on the basis that through the application the City requests to get credit for: the significant development charge reductions for new residential units (28%) already made and in effect; and the development charge exemptions available for a broad range of housing through the amended Community Improvement Plan; and that the City’s 10% portion be eliminated or funded from non-tax supported sources, including HAF and development charges; and Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a resolution for Council outlining its concerns with this program and offering alternatives; and At the call of the Mayor, direct the City Clerk to schedule a Special Council meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026 to confirm the direction provided in this motion.

Direct the CAO to work with appropriate staff to submit a list of projects and apply to the Development Charges Reduction Program on the basis that through the application the City requests to get credit for: the significant development charge reductions for new residential units (28%) already made and in effect; and the development charge exemptions available for a broad range of housing through the amended Community Improvement Plan; and that the City’s 10% portion be eliminated or funded from non-tax supported sources, including HAF and development charges; and

the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a resolution for Council outlining its concerns with this program and offering alternatives.

At the call of the Mayor, direct the City Clerk to schedule a Special Council meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026 to confirm the direction provided in this motion.

Proceed into closed session on Monday June 8, 2026 at 2:03 p.m. in accordance with the following provisions under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding Item 9.8 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Item 9.5 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations regarding items 9.2 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

for information confidential Legal and Legislative Services report LLS-11-26 providing an update on the 2026-2027 Insurance Renewal.

the Chief Human Resource Officer to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential Human Resource Department report HRS-04-26.

for information public works report PWS-07-26 regarding Climate Resilient Burlington Plan - Year 4 progress update.

the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to retain a qualified consultant to undertake a market feasibility analysis respecting future public off-street parking needs and capacity within Burlington’s downtown core, including financial, operational, land use, partnership, and implementation considerations; and Authorize the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to proceed with the procurement of a consultant-led study, recognizing that there is currently no internal staff capacity to undertake the scope of work associated with a comprehensive parking feasibility and market analysis; and Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to ensure the consultant scope includes validation of projected parking demand identified through the Downtown Parking Plan, assessment of development-related impacts and geographic parking pressures, consideration of potential funding and partnership models, and analysis of options to deliver additional off-street parking capacity should Council determine it is required prior to 2030; and Refer the estimated cost of the feasibility study and market analysis to the 2027 budget process and funded through the Downtown Parking Growth Reserve Fund (RF800685), subject to Council approval.

downtown parking market feasibility analysis report PWS-28-26 to the June 23, 2026 meeting of Council.

Downtown parking market feasibility analysis report (PWS-28-26) to staff to report back in 2028 after the implementation of the short and medium term recommendations identified in the Downtown Parking Plan.

the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to proceed with option 2, Variable Fee Model: $150 plus HST plus 50% Program Fee Reduction for Seniors, Physically Challenged or Low-Income Residents as outlined in public works report PWS-17-26; and Authorize the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services to prepare for Council approval a by-law amending the Rates and Fees By-law 92-2025 to establish the 2026/2027 Windrow Clearing Program fee.

the applications, as modified by planning staff, for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Alinea as “Phase 1” at 5164, 5366, 5470 and 5900 Upper Middle Road and 5201 Mainway; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 11 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 2020, as modified by planning staff and provided in Appendix K of the memo to development and growth management report DGM-38-26, to amend the designation for the lands located at 5164, 5366, 5470 and 5900 Upper Middle Road and 5201 Mainway; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No.11 as revised in Appendix K is consistent with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 11 as contained in Appendix K of the memo to development and growth management report DGM-38-26 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law in Appendix L to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.520, attached as Appendix L of the memo to development and growth management report DGM-38-26, and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.520 will conform to all applicable Official Plans of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 11 is adopted; and State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 11 is adopted; and Approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5164, 5366, 547

Receive and file the following 16 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

Motion to add a delegation to the agenda after the agenda has been approved.

Suspend the rules for Section 46.1 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to permit an unregistered delegate Mike Collins-Williams to speak to Item 8.4 motion memo regarding a review of options to restrict construction hours (COW-16-26)

Motion to change the order of the agenda to discuss Item 8.2 Community facilities update and recommendations for 1200 King Rd. (CAO-01-26) before Item 8.1, in accordance with Procedure By-law 59-2024, Section 33.5.

Receive for information finance department report FIN-05-26 regarding financial status report as at March 31, 2026.

Receive for information finance department report FIN-10-26 regarding the 2026 capital variance and project closure.

Enact a by-law to establish and govern the Council Special Initiatives Reserve Fund and to repeal By-law 45-2022, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to finance department report FIN-17-26.

Enact a by-law to provide temporary delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the event of a restricted acts provision, substantially in the form attached as appendix A to legislative services report LLS-26-26.

Approve the City’s participation in a joint Compliance Audit Committee with the lower tier municipalities of Halton Region for the 2026-2030 Term of Council; and Approve the Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-29-26.

Receive for information public works report PWS-15-26, providing an update on the city’s Salt Management Plan (SMP) contained in Appendix A.

Direct the Director of Community Planning to prepare for the initiation of an Official Plan Review under Section 26 of the Planning Act; and Endorse the “Engagement Approach” attached as Appendix A to development and growth management report DGM-23-26; and Direct the Director of Community Planning to proceed with a Special Meeting of Council in Q1 2027 to formally initiate an Official Plan Review under Section 26 of the Planning Act; and Authorize the Director of Community Planning to develop the specialized technical work and retain peer review support to an upset limit of $100,000 from the Policy Reserve Fund; and Withdraw certain Major Transit Station Area policies and schedules from the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 (BOP, 2020), as identified in Appendix D to development and growth management report DGM-23-26.

Receive for information legislative services report LLS-27-26 regarding lobbyists participating on standing and advisory committees.

Endorse the updated scope of community facilities under consideration on the 1200 King Road development to include:  Event Centre (arena)  Community Centre (inclusive of aquatics and/or basketball facilities)  Recreational Ice Facility  Conference - multi-purpose space  Parking Facility; and Direct the Chief Administrative Officer or designate to proceed with a Detailed Due Diligence Phase, inclusive of:  Confirmation of available capital costs and operating models;  Negotiation with prospective partners and funding contributors, potential operators and other service delivery partners;  Evaluation of preferred financing options, including tax increment financing and funding from senior levels of government;  Development of a comprehensive business case and funding strategy; and Report back to Committee and Council with a recommended funding strategy, partnership model, and implementation plan for consideration prior to any capital or financial commitments, targeted for Q2, 2027; and Instruct the CAO to proceed in accordance with the recommendation contained in confidential Appendix B to CAO report CAO-01-26.

Add the wording 'economic impacts and city infrastructure impacts' after 'residents'

Receive for information corporate affairs report CAF-06-26 regarding analysis of Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 including potential impacts for the City of Burlington.

Receive for information the 2027 financial forecast as a budget reference document contained in finance department report FIN-11-26; and IN FAVOUR: (6): Councillor Stolte, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Sharman, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (1): Councillor Bentivegna

Direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a range of additional scenarios and any impacts to existing commitments, community services or capital levy of 2% to achieve these reductions in addition to the financial forecast contained in finance department report FIN- 11-26: IN FAVOUR: (4): Councillor Stolte, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Sharman, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (3): Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Bentivegna

 at inflation for reducing the budget and tax impact; and IN FAVOUR: (6): Councillor Stolte, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Sharman, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (1): Councillor Bentivegna

 a zero % increase; and IN FAVOUR: (5): Councillor Stolte, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Sharman, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (2): Councillor Kearns, and Councillor Bentivegna

 scenarios of minus 10%, minus 5% off the financial forecast as contained in finance department report FIN-11-26. IN FAVOUR: (4): Councillor Stolte, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Sharman, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (3): Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, and Councillor Bentivegna

Remove the following paragraph from the staff recommendation: Request the Mayor and Members of Council to consider the contents of the 2027 financial forecast including related appendix when preparing and reviewing the 2027 proposed budget.

Direct the CAO to work with appropriate staff to submit a list of projects and apply to the Development Charges Reduction Program on the basis that through the application the City requests to get credit for: 1. the significant development charge reductions for new residential units (28%) already made and in effect; and 2. the development charge exemptions available for a broad range of housing through the amended Community Improvement Plan; and 3. that the City’s 10% portion be eliminated or funded from non-tax supported sources, including HAF and development charges; and

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a resolution for Council outlining its concerns with this program and offering alternatives.

Receive for information confidential Legal and Legislative Services report LLS-11-26 providing an update on the 2026-2027 Insurance Renewal.

Instruct the Chief Human Resource Officer to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential Human Resource Department report HRS-04-26.

Receive for information public works report PWS-07-26 regarding Climate Resilient Burlington Plan - Year 4 progress update.

Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to retain a qualified consultant to undertake a market feasibility analysis respecting future public off-street parking needs and capacity within Burlington’s downtown core, including financial, operational, land use, partnership, and implementation considerations; and Authorize the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to proceed with the procurement of a consultant-led study, recognizing that there is currently no internal staff capacity to undertake the scope of work associated with a comprehensive parking feasibility and market analysis; and Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to ensure the consultant scope includes validation of projected parking demand identified through the Downtown Parking Plan, assessment of development-related impacts and geographic parking pressures, consideration of potential funding and partnership models, and analysis of options to deliver additional off-street parking capacity should Council determine it is required prior to 2030; and Refer the estimated cost of the feasibility study and market analysis to the 2027 budget process and funded through the Downtown Parking Growth Reserve Fund (RF800685), subject to Council approval. IN FAVOUR: (5): Councillor Stolte, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (1): Councillor Nisan

Refer downtown parking market feasibility analysis report PWS-28-26 to the June 23, 2026 meeting of Council.

Refer Downtown parking market feasibility analysis report (PWS-28-26) to staff to report back in 2028 after the implementation of the short and medium term recommendations identified in the Downtown Parking Plan.

Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to proceed with option 2, Variable Fee Model: $150 plus HST plus 50% Program Fee Reduction for Seniors, Physically Challenged or Low-Income Residents as outlined in public works report PWS-17-26; and Authorize the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services to prepare for Council approval a by-law amending the Rates and Fees By-law 92- 2025 to establish the 2026/2027 Windrow Clearing Program fee.

Approve the applications, as modified by planning staff, for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Alinea as “Phase 1” at 5164, 5366, 5470 and 5900 Upper Middle Road and 5201 Mainway; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 11 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 2020, as modified by planning staff and provided in Appendix K of the memo to development and growth management report DGM-38-26, to amend the designation for the lands located at 5164, 5366, 5470 and 5900 Upper Middle Road and 5201 Mainway; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No.11 as revised in Appendix K is consistent with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 11 as contained in Appendix K of the memo to development and growth management report DGM-38-26 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law in Appendix L to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.520, attached as Appendix L of the memo to development and growth management report DGM-38-26, and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.520 will conform to all applicable Official Plans of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 11 is adopted; and State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 11 is adopted; and Approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5164, 5