Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee

Approve the updated Investment Policy as outlined in Appendix A of finance department report F-19-20.

Receive and file finance department report F-39-20 regarding expenses excluded from the budget to meet the requirements of Regulation 284/09 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Approve by-law XX-2020 attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-40-20 which provides for the levy of the 2021 interim taxes.

Approve the by-law attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-43-20, to authorize the temporary borrowings of monies from the Royal Bank of Canada to meet the ordinary expenditures of the corporation for the 2021 fiscal year; and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the security agreement attached as Appendix B to finance department report F-43-20, subject to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Legal Services & Corporation Counsel.

Approve the write-off of uncollectible property taxes on the eight properties identified in finance department report F-44-20 in accordance with the provisions of Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and Direct the Treasurer to remove the property tax amounts from the tax roll; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to forward finance department report F- 44-20 to the Region of Halton and Ministry of Finance.

Retain Sun Life as the provider of major medical, dental, long term disability and life insurance plans for the benefit year December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021.

Approve the risk governance strategy as provided in Appendix A of City Manager’s office report CM-34-20; and Approve the City of Burlington’s enterprise risk governance and management policy as provided in Appendix B of City Manager’s office report CM-34-20.

Receive the proposed 2021 capital budget book; and Direct staff to present the recommendations in Appendix A of finance department report F-42-20 to the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk & Accountability meeting of January 12, 2021 for review and approval, taking into consideration committee amendments.

Receive and file finance department report F-49-20, providing the city’s asset management program update.

Re-appoint ADR Chambers Inc. (“ADR Chambers”) as Ombudsman for the City of Burlington and its local boards pursuant to section 223.13(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022; and Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a service agreement and any ancillary documents between the City of Burlington and ADR Chambers regarding the appointment of ADR Chambers as Ombudsman, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and Enact an appointing by-law to re-appoint ADR Chambers as the Ombudsman for the City of Burlington and its local boards until December 31, 2022.

Waive the rules of the Council, Boards and Committees Appointment to Boards and Recruitment of Citizens for Committees corporate policy to allow for applicants during the fall 2020/winter 2021 recruitment to be shortlisted for interview purposes as described in clerks department report CL-24-20.

Approve an increase to the low-income seniors property tax rebate from $525 to $550 for eligible property owners effective for the 2021 tax year; and Approve by-law XX-2020 attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-50-20 which provides for an update to the property tax rebate for eligible property owners, and repeal by-law 12-2016, effective January 1, 2021.

Whereas, in May 2020 City Council endorsed the Terms of Reference for the Burlington Economic Recovery Network (BERN). The Burlington Economic Recovery Network has strategically brought together key stakeholders and business leaders from across Burlington to develop a robust local strategy that will prepare our economy for recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. On December 3rd, the Burlington Economic Recovery Network (BERN) members met to discuss the ongoing impacts of COVID- 19 on the Burlington business community, current economic realities and ongoing support needed by Burlington business; and Whereas, we continue to support the Province’s COVID-19 re-opening framework, it is critical to recognize that some of the public health measures have created an uneven playing field in affected jurisdictions, placing small businesses and local retailers at a significant competitive disadvantage when lock-down or red control level occurs. Specifically, larger retail outlets, which are permitted to remain open and sell more than just essentials are in direct competition with small retailers, which are limited to online sales and curb side pick-up or delivery; and Whereas, we must do everything possible to protect our economy, while at the same time balancing the interests of public health and safety. The survival of small businesses is essential to the Province’s recovery efforts, and as such, we must address the current inequity between small businesses required to limit their sales to

Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to implement the appropriate COVID measures for the safe operations of the Rotary Centennial Pond 2020-21 season with an expense of $22,000 to be included in the 2020 variance reporting.

Receive and file confidential legal department report L-26-20 providing an update on an insurance matter.

Refer confidential legal department report L-37-20 to a standing committee or council meeting in Q1 of 2021.

Move into closed session in accordance with the following provisions under the Municipal Act, sections 239 (2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, with respect to confidential legal department report L-37-20 providing a legal update on a litigation matter.

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