Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee

Approve the appointment of the firm of KPMG as corporate auditors for the Burlington Enterprises group of companies for the five fiscal years 2020-2024.

1. Council approve the following motion: Whereas the spread of COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, the City of Burlington has declared a State of Emergency, and the province remains under emergency orders due to the health risks to Ontario residents arising from COVID-19; and Whereas COVID-19 continues to be present within the City of Burlington and surrounding municipalities, and is a disease that is readily communicable from person to person, even with minimal or no signs of symptoms or illness, and carrying a risk of serious complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure, multiple organ failure, kidney failure, liver failure, neurological complications, and may result in death; and Whereas there is a growing body of evidence on the effectiveness of masks and face coverings to act as a barrier to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and Whereas the wearing of masks and face coverings may act as an ongoing visual clue and reminder that public health measures, including hand- washing and maintaining a safe physical distance from others, are still required, that the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and that a resurgence of local disease activity remains an ongoing threat; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has enacted O. Reg.263/20 (Stage 2 Closures) under Subsection 7.0.2 (4) of Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to permit certain businesses to reopen for attendance by members of the public subject to conditions, including the ad

Receive and file human resources department report HR-03-20 regarding a diversity and inclusivity update.

Receive the investigation report from ADR Chambers, Ombudsman for the City of Burlington.

Direct the Executive Director of Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services to implement the short-term strategy to manage beach user capacity and parking at Beachway Park as part of the City of Burlington COVID-19 emergency response, charging the associated costs to the COVID-19 account; and Direct the Executive Director of Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services to work with the Region of Halton to investigate opportunities to implement reserved, paid parking at Beachway Park and report to council by March 2021 on options.

Direct the City Manager to proceed with implementing the interim service delivery program recommendations as outlined in Appendix A and B of city manager’s office report CM-18-20 related to adult and older adult programming and festival and events – recreation services respectively; and Receive and file Appendix C of city manager’s office report CM-18-20 providing interim service delivery modifications approved by the Burlington Leadership Team, Emergency Control Group and/or service leads for park ambassadors – recreation services; and Receive and file Appendix D of city manager’s office report CM-18-20 providing interim service delivery modifications approved by the library board for the Burlington Public Library; and Receive and file Appendix E and F of city manager’s office report CM-18- 20 providing interim service delivery modifications for the Burlington Art Gallery and the Burlington Performing Arts Centre respectively; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to track and monitor the financial implications of the above service delivery program changes in the ongoing COVID-19 financial impact reporting to Council.

Refer memorandum from Councillor Lisa Kearns regarding the establishment of a lobbyist registry to the July 13, 2020 City Council meeting. (CSSRA-06-20)

Authorize the Executive Director of Legal Services or her designate to proceed in accordance with the instructions given in confidential legal department report L-18-20.

Refer confidential COVID-19 emergency response verbal update (if required) to the July 13, 2020 City Council meeting.

Refer the confidential organizational update to the July 13, 2020 City Council meeting.

Refer confidential finance department report F-31-20 regarding the reserve for contingencies as at May 31, 2020 to the July 13, 2020 City Council meeting.

Refer confidential legal department report L-11-20 regarding a litigation matter to the July 13, 2020 City Council meeting.

Refer confidential legal department report L-15-20 providing the litigation update - February 1 to May 31, 2020 to the July 13, 2020 City Council meeting.

Refer the confidential human resources matter to the July 13, 2020 City Council meeting.

Move into closed session in accordance with the following provisions under the Municipal Act, sections 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to confidential legal department report L-18-20 regarding legal advice respecting a planning matter.

Receive and file the following ten items, having been given due consideration by the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee.