Committee of the Whole

to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (20 minutes total) for Item 8.2 2025 Fare-free Transit Study (TR-02-24).

the agenda as presented.

to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 8.1 2024 Community Benefits Strategy and By-law (F-05-24).

to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 8.3 Council Composition and Ward Boundary review interim report (CL-27-24).

to suspend the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a delegation's speaking time beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 13.1 Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (PL-92-24). Note: this motion was passed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

to suspend the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a delegation's speaking time beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 13.2 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 141, 147 & 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24). Note: this motion was passed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

for information corporate strategy report CS-09-24, an update on the organization’s efforts to date, and the approach and plan for corporate strategy development and alignment of business planning processes into 2025.

the by-law attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-31-24, to authorize the temporary borrowings of monies from the Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank to meet the ordinary expenditures of the corporation for the 2025 fiscal year; and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the security agreement attached as Appendix B to finance department report F-31-24, subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

the by-law attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-33-24 which provides for the levy of the 2025 Interim taxes.

Sun Life as the provider for the City’s group benefits plan including extended health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance for the benefit year December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 as outlined in human resources department report HR-08-24.

the recreation, community and culture department report RCC-18-24 providing the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) update - proposed 2025 projects; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to fund the projects identified in report RCC-18-24 with the City’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund; and Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture in collaboration with the Executive Director of Burlington Economic Development and Tourism Burlington to investigate the feasibility of implementing MAT for short-term accommodations and report back by the end of Q2 2025.

a by-law to amend Procedure By-law No. 59-2024, substantially attached as Appendix A to legislative services department report CL-26-24.

for information community planning department report PL-77-24 as an update on the Burlington seasonal outdoor patio program.

the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024, attached as Appendix A, to finance department report F-05-24; and Adopt the approach to calculate the community benefit charges on a uniform city-wide basis as set out in the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024; and Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 4 of the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024, subject to further annual review during the capital budget process; and Determine that no further public consultation is required; and Approve the By-law, as amended, to establish Community Benefits Charges for the City of Burlington, as set out in Appendix B to finance department report F-05-24, and repeal By-law 66-2022.

Receive for information, the results of the Burlington study to explore fare-free transit, completed by consultants Left Turn Right Turn attached as Appendix A to transit department report TR-02-24; and Direct the Director of Transit to report back on the implementation to cap the monthly fare for youth at $38 or 20 rides by the December 10, 2024 Council meeting; and Direct the Director of Transit to report back on the feasibility of implementing a pilot project for fare-free transit for youth in the 2025 summer (July and August) by the February 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting; and Direct the Director of Transit to include the information from the Fare-free Transit Study report in the Transit Business Plan. (SD-19-24)

Direct the Director of Transit to report back on the implementation to cap the monthly fare for youth at $38 or 20 rides by the December 10, 2024 Council meeting; and Direct the Director of Transit to report back on the feasibility of implementing a pilot project for fare-free transit for youth in the 2025 summer (July and August) by the February 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting; and Direct the Director of Transit to include the information from the Fare-free Transit Study report in the Transit Business Plan. (SD-19-24)

Direct the Consultant Team to investigate and recommend council composition and ward boundary options where all councillors are local and regional councillors, as it relates to legislative services department report CL-27-24.

Receive for information chief administrative officer report CM-10-24 providing an update on strategic initiatives and organizational services.

Item 8.5 Sound of Music Festival – 2024 event recap and future city support (RCC-19-24) to the December 10, 2024 Council meeting.

Receive for information human resources department report HR-09-24 regarding council remuneration; and

Repeal By-law No. 129-2006, a by-law to set the remuneration to be paid to the Mayor and Members of Council; and

Direct the City Clerk to bring back a Terms of Reference to constitute the Council Remuneration Working Group in Q1 2025. (SD-18-24)

the discussion of OMERS-related compensation equity to the next remuneration committee.

the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to work with government relations to apply to stream two of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the re-development of the west side of Sherwood Forest Park as outlined in recreation, community and culture report RCC-17-24.

into closed session on December 2, 2024 at 1:03 p.m. in accordance with the following provision under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, regarding Item 9.1

for information confidential legal department report L-29-24 providing a legal update on a litigation matter regarding appeals by Nelson Aggregate Co.

for information engineering services department report ES-04-24 regarding the flood hazard impacts and mitigation assessment.

the policy directions contained in community planning department report PL-81-24 to guide the development of the Bronte Creek Meadows Area Specific Plan; and Direct the Director of Community Planning to continue work on the Bronte Creek Area Specific Plan in coordination with the landowner and communicate and engage with the public on the proposed policy directions and area specific plan framework.

the Director of Community Planning to consider Council, agency, and community feedback received as part of this statutory public meeting, prior to bringing forward a subsequent staff report recommending adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 3 and a Zoning By-law Amendment in January 2025.

the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Goldberg Group on behalf of 2412947 Ontario Ltd, Dr. Laith Al-Dabbagh and 2381798 Ontario Ltd. proposing a 12-storey mixed use building; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 154 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-90-24, to modify the “Mixed Use General” Designation at the lands located at 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is consistent with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 154 as contained in Appendix D to community planning department report PL-90-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.492, attached as Appendix E to community planning department report PL-90-24, to rezone the lands at 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West from “MXG” to “H-MXG-545”; and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.492 will conform to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is adopted; and State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is adopted; and Deem that the lands described as 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West are classified as a Class 4 area as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Enviro

the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property located at 759 Maple Avenue to permit four (4) townhouse units of 4-storeys in height within one (1) building block with access to Maple Avenue via a private road; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.489, attached as Appendix D to community planning department report PL-88-24, which amends the zoning ‘Residential Medium Density’ (H-RM5) with a Holding provision to ‘Residential Medium Density’ (H-RM2-546) with a Holding provision and site-specific exceptions for the lands located at 759 Maple Avenue; and Deem that the amending zoning by-law will conform to the Regional Official Plan, to the City of Burlington Official Plan and that there are no applications to alter the Official Plans with respect to the subject lands.

the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by DeLoyde Development Solutions on behalf of King Paving proposing asphalt manufacturing with outdoor open storage of aggregates; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 155 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 1997, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-89-24, to modify the “Business Corridor” Designation at the lands located at 291 North Service Road; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 155 is consistent with The Planning Act; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 5 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 2020, as provided in Appendix E of community planning department report PL-89-24, to modify the “Business Corridor” Designation at the lands located at 291 North Service Road; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 5 is consistent with The Planning Act; and, Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 155 and Official Plan Amendment No. 5 as contained in Appendices D and E to community planning department report PL-89-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.493, attached as Appendix F to community planning department report PL-89-24, to rezone the lands at 291 North Service Road from “H-BC2” to “H-BC2-547” and H-BC2 to O3-549; and Deem that Zoning By-law 20

the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted with modifications by MHBC proposing a five-storey commercial, retail and office development at 5051 Harvester Road; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 153 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-83-24, to modify the “Business Corridor” Designation at the lands located at 5051 Harvester Road; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is consistent with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 153 as contained in Appendix D to community planning department report PL-83-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.491, attached as Appendix C to community planning department report PL-83-24, to rezone the lands at 5051 Harvester Road from “BC1-62” to “H-BC1-62” and “H-BC1-548’; and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.491 will conform to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is adopted; and State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is adopted.

and file the following 12 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

Motion to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (20 minutes total) for Item 8.2 2025 Fare-free Transit Study (TR-02-24).

Approve the agenda as presented.

Motion to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 8.1 2024 Community Benefits Strategy and By-law (F-05-24).

Motion to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 8.3 Council Composition and Ward Boundary review interim report (CL-27- 24).

Motion to suspend the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a delegation's speaking time beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 13.1 Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (PL- 92-24). Note: this motion was passed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Motion to suspend the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a delegation's speaking time beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 13.2 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 141, 147 & 153 Plains Road West (PL-90-24). Note: this motion was passed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Receive for information corporate strategy report CS-09-24, an update on the organization’s efforts to date, and the approach and plan for corporate strategy development and alignment of business planning processes into 2025.

Approve the by-law attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-31-24, to authorize the temporary borrowings of monies from the Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank to meet the ordinary expenditures of the corporation for the 2025 fiscal year; and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the security agreement attached as Appendix B to finance department report F-31-24, subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

Approve the by-law attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-33-24 which provides for the levy of the 2025 Interim taxes.

Renew Sun Life as the provider for the City’s group benefits plan including extended health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance for the benefit year December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 as outlined in human resources department report HR-08-24.

Approve the recreation, community and culture department report RCC- 18-24 providing the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) update - proposed 2025 projects; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to fund the projects identified in report RCC-18-24 with the City’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund; and Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture in collaboration with the Executive Director of Burlington Economic Development and Tourism Burlington to investigate the feasibility of implementing MAT for short-term accommodations and report back by the end of Q2 2025.

Enact a by-law to amend Procedure By-law No. 59-2024, substantially attached as Appendix A to legislative services department report CL-26- 24.

Receive for information community planning department report PL-77-24 as an update on the Burlington seasonal outdoor patio program.

Approve the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024, attached as Appendix A, to finance department report F-05-24; and Adopt the approach to calculate the community benefit charges on a uniform city-wide basis as set out in the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024; and Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 4 of the Community Benefits Charge Strategy dated November 4, 2024, subject to further annual review during the capital budget process; and Determine that no further public consultation is required; and Approve the By-law, as amended, to establish Community Benefits Charges for the City of Burlington, as set out in Appendix B to finance department report F-05-24, and repeal By-law 66-2022.

Refer Item 8.5 Sound of Music Festival – 2024 event recap and future city support (RCC-19-24) to the December 10, 2024 Council meeting.

Receive for information human resources department report HR-09-24 regarding council remuneration; and IN FAVOUR: (7): Councillor Kearns, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward

Direct the City Clerk to bring back a Terms of Reference to constitute the Council Remuneration Working Group in Q1 2025. (SD-18-24) IN FAVOUR: (6): Councillor Kearns, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (1): Councillor Nisan

Defer the discussion of OMERS-related compensation equity to the next remuneration committee.

Direct the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to work with government relations to apply to stream two of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the re-development of the west side of Sherwood Forest Park as outlined in recreation, community and culture report RCC-17-24.

Proceed into closed session on December 2, 2024 at 1:03 p.m. in accordance with the following provision under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, regarding Item 9.1

Receive for information confidential legal department report L-29-24 providing a legal update on a litigation matter regarding appeals by Nelson Aggregate Co.

Receive for information engineering services department report ES-04-24 regarding the flood hazard impacts and mitigation assessment.

Endorse the policy directions contained in community planning department report PL-81-24 to guide the development of the Bronte Creek Meadows Area Specific Plan; and Direct the Director of Community Planning to continue work on the Bronte Creek Area Specific Plan in coordination with the landowner and communicate and engage with the public on the proposed policy directions and area specific plan framework.

Direct the Director of Community Planning to consider Council, agency, and community feedback received as part of this statutory public meeting, prior to bringing forward a subsequent staff report recommending adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 3 and a Zoning By-law Amendment in January 2025.

Approve the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Goldberg Group on behalf of 2412947 Ontario Ltd, Dr. Laith Al-Dabbagh and 2381798 Ontario Ltd. proposing a 12-storey mixed use building; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 154 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-90-24, to modify the “Mixed Use General” Designation at the lands located at 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is consistent with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 154 as contained in Appendix D to community planning department report PL-90-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.492, attached as Appendix E to community planning department report PL-90-24, to rezone the lands at 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West from “MXG” to “H-MXG-545”; and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.492 will conform to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is adopted; and State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 154 is adopted; and Deem that the lands described as 141, 147 and 153 Plains Road West are classified as a Class 4 area as defined by the Ontario Ministry o

Approve the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted with modifications by MHBC proposing a five- storey commercial, retail and office development at 5051 Harvester Road; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 153 to the City of Burlington Official Plan, as provided in Appendix D of community planning department report PL-83-24, to modify the “Business Corridor” Designation at the lands located at 5051 Harvester Road; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is consistent with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 153 as contained in Appendix D to community planning department report PL-83-24 to be presented for approval at the same time as the associated by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, for the development proposal; and Approve Zoning By-law 2020.491, attached as Appendix C to community planning department report PL-83-24, to rezone the lands at 5051 Harvester Road from “BC1-62” to “H-BC1-62” and “H-BC1-548’; and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.491 will conform to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington once Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is adopted; and State that the amending zoning by-law will not come into effect until Official Plan Amendment No. 153 is adopted.

Receive and file the following 12 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.