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 (33 motions)
33 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Section 46.1 of Procedure By-Law 59-2024, as amended, to permit Michael Champaigne to speak to Item 8.1 2026 budget overview (FIN-42-25)
Moved by Councillor Kearns Waive
Carried
the agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Stolte Approve
Carried
Receive for information the findings of the Peer Review – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 458 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, dated July 21, 2025 (the “Peer Review”), prepared by Egis, as detailed in development and growth management report DGM-85-25 and attached as Appendix A; and That Council not issue a notice of intention to designate 458 Elizabeth Street (the “Property”) to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the staff recommendation in development and growth management reports DGM-10-25 and DGM-85-25.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Receive for information the findings of the Peer Review – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 513 Locust Street, Burlington, dated July 21, 2025 (the “Peer Review”), prepared by Egis, as detailed in development and growth management report DGM-86-25 and attached as Appendix A; and That Council not issue a notice of intention to designate 513 Locust Street (the “Property”) to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the staff recommendation in development and growth management reports DGM-10-25 and DGM-86-25.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Receive for information the findings of the Peer Review – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 367 Torrance Street, Burlington, dated July 21, 2025 (the “Peer Review”), prepared by Egis, as detailed in development and growth management report DGM-87-25 and attached as Appendix A; and That Council not issue a notice of intention to designate 367 Torrance Street (the “Property”) to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the staff recommendation in development and growth management reports DGM-10-25 and DGM-87-25.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Endorse the general approach for evolving the former targeted realignment work as set out in development and growth management report DGM-63-25.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Approve "Tyendinaga Trail " as the official name for the new recreational trail scheduled for development this fall as outlined in public works report PWS-40-24.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Receive the 2026 proposed budget book; and Direct staff to present the recommendations contained in Appendix A of finance department report FIN-42-25 to the Budget Committee meetings of November 24 and 25, 2025 for review and approval, taking into consideration committee amendments; and That pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09, finance department report FIN-42-25 serve as the method for communicating the exclusion of the following estimated expenses from the 2026 budget: a) Amortization expense - $47 million; and b) Post-employment benefit expenses - $1.7 million
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Approve the 2026 rates and fees as outlined in finance department report FIN-33-25, effective January 1, 2026 or such other date as is indicated; and Enact a by-law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to finance department report FIN-33-25, satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor; and Refer the discussion of increases to transit fees to the Budget Committee meeting of November 24, 2025.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Refer the discussion of increases to transit fees to the Budget Committee meeting of November 24, 2025.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
chief administrative officer report CAO-06-25 regarding findings from third party review of Burlington Economic Development and Tourism to a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Galbraith Refer
Carried
the 2026 calendar of meetings for Council and standing committees attached as Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-51-25; and Move the Civic Recognition event from May 26, 2026 to April 28, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Kearns Approve
Carried
the Civic Recognition event from May 26, 2026 to April 28, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Kearns Move
Carried
the motion memorandum regarding an audit of the allocation process of pool time for competitive swimming programs to a Special Audit Committee meeting prior to December.
Moved by Councillor Kearns Refer
Carried
for information a presentation from Megan Tregunno, CEO of Burlington Community Foundation, regarding the Burlington Community Foundations 2025 Vital Signs Report.
Moved by Councillor Stolte Receive
Carried
into closed session on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. in accordance with the following provisions 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 Items 9.1 and 9.2 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Item 9.3 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Items 9.3 and 9.6 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding item 9.6 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding item 9.6
Moved by Councillor Nisan Proceed
Carried
the Chief Human Resources Officer to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential human resources report HRS-08-25.
Moved by Councillor Stolte Instruct
Carried
the Chief Human Resources Officer to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential human resources report HRS-10-25.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna Instruct
Carried
for information development and growth management report DGM-99-25 regarding MTSA Official Plan Amendment No. 2 Notice of Decision.
Moved by Councillor Nisan Receive
Carried
Receive for information the findings of the Peer Review – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 368 Brant Street, Burlington, dated July 21, 2025 (the “Peer Review”), and the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for 368 Brant Street , dated September 29, 2025 (the “SCHVI”), prepared by Egis, as detailed in development and growth management report DGM-82-25 and attached as Appendices A and B, respectively; and That Council issue a notice of intention to designate 368 Brant Street (the “Property”) to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the staff recommendation in development and growth management reports DGM-10-25 and DGM-82-25.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Amend the second paragraph by removing the word "not" as follows: That Council not issue a notice of intention to designate 368 Brant Street (the “Property”) to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the staff recommendation in development and growth management reports DGM-10-25 and DGM-82-25.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Receive and file the following 9 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
Waive Section 46.1 of Procedure By-Law 59-2024, as amended, to permit Michael Champaigne to speak to Item 8.1 2026 budget overview (FIN-42-25)
Moved by Councillor Kearns
Carried
Approve the agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Stolte
Carried
Refer chief administrative officer report CAO-06-25 regarding findings from third party review of Burlington Economic Development and Tourism to a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Galbraith
Carried
Approve the 2026 calendar of meetings for Council and standing committees attached as Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-51- 25; and Move the Civic Recognition event from May 26, 2026 to April 28, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Kearns
Carried
Move the Civic Recognition event from May 26, 2026 to April 28, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Kearns
Carried
Refer the motion memorandum regarding an audit of the allocation process of pool time for competitive swimming programs to a Special Audit Committee meeting prior to December.
Moved by Councillor Kearns
Carried
Receive for information a presentation from Megan Tregunno, CEO of Burlington Community Foundation, regarding the Burlington Community Foundations 2025 Vital Signs Report.
Moved by Councillor Stolte
Carried
Proceed into closed session on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. in accordance with the following provisions 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 Items 9.1 and 9.2 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Item 9.3 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Items 9.3 and 9.6 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding item 9.6 Pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding item 9.6
Moved by Councillor Nisan
Carried
Instruct the Chief Human Resources Officer to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential human resources report HRS-08-25.
Moved by Councillor Stolte
Carried
Instruct the Chief Human Resources Officer to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential human resources report HRS-10-25.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna
Carried
Receive for information development and growth management report DGM-99-25 regarding MTSA Official Plan Amendment No. 2 Notice of Decision.