Committee of the Whole

Waive Section 46.1 of the Procedure By-law, as amended, to permit an unregistered delegate Donna Acosta to speak to Item 8.2 - Burlington Sound of Music - 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CSS-23-25)

the agenda as amended.

to change the order of the agenda to discuss item 8.2 Burlington Sound of Music - 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CSS-23-25) at the beginning of Community and Corporate Services section.

the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of speaking time for consultant presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 13.1 - information report for the draft new Residential Zoning By-law (DGM-69-25).

the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture in accepting a donation from a resident, made in memory of a family member, to support the development of a leash-free area within Palmer Park, as outlined in community services report CSS-21-25. This acceptance is conditional upon Council’s approval of the City’s funding for the project in the 2026 Capital Budget; and Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to execute a donation agreement with the donor, subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services, to formalize the contribution toward the leash-free area in Palmer Park as outlined in community services report CSS-21-25; and Authorize the Director of Engineering Services to incorporate the leash-free area, funded in part through the aforementioned donation, into the design and implementation plans for Palmer Park, as outlined in community services report CSS-21-25.

the renaming of the facility currently known as “Haber Community Centre” to “Alton Community Centre”, following the conclusion of the naming sponsorship agreement with Haber & Associates’ as outlined in community services report CSS-22-25; and Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture, in collaboration with the Director of Engineering Services, to carry out all necessary actions to implement the name change, including updates to signage and revisions to all written and digital references to reflect the new name.

the appointments to the Appeals Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, to align with the end of Council’s term, as contained in confidential appendix A to legislative services report LLS-47-25; and Make the appointments’ names public following approval by Council at their meeting to be held October 14, 2025.

the following by-laws: 108-1994 – Downtown Streetscape Reserve Fund, 17-2005 – LaSalle Marina Reserve Fund, 33-2008 – Provincial Fall Economic Statements Transit Reserve Fund, 25-2013 – Randle Reef Reserve Fund, 56-2014 – Museum Board – Joseph Brant Transformation Project Reserve Fund, 65-2015 – Senior’s Centre Reserve Fund, 67-2015 – Haber Naming Sponsorship Reserve Fund, 006-2016 – Commodity Stabilization Reserve Fund, and 30-2019 – Art Gallery Reserve Fund, as described in finance department report FIN-35-25; and Approve the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to finance department report FIN-35-25, being a by-law to amend the Facilities and Programs Reserve Fund - Recreation Centres By-law 58-2015; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to transfer reserve fund balances and adjust reserve fund commitments as outlined in finance department report FIN-35-25; and Repeal the following by-laws: 01-2025 (Emergency Relief - $250K), 60-2010 (Severe Weather - ~$4,818K), 60-2023 (Emergency Plan - $195K), and consolidate balances into By-law 19-2019 the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.

the following by-laws: 01-2025 (Emergency Relief - $250K), 60-2010 (Severe Weather - ~$4,818K), 60-2023 (Emergency Plan - $195K) and consolidate balances into bylaw 19-2019 the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.

Decline Burlington Sound of Music Festival Inc.’s current 2026 funding request per Appendix A to report CCS-23-25, and invite SOM to participate in the Request for Expressions of Interest.” ; and Approve the reallocation of $150,000—originally designated for Sound of Music in the 2026 Operating Budget—to the Community Investment Fund earmarked for a future music festival at Spencer Smith Park .; and Direct staff to report back to Council with consideration for all discussions from the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 6, 2025 on exploration of potential opportunities for a different form of music festival and/or a different operator of a music festival at Spencer Smith Park, following a call for expressions of interest from potential event organizers.

In the first paragraph remove the following wording " and discontinue municipal financial support due to ongoing financial instability and non-compliance with Agreements conditions " And replace with: " per Appendix A to report CCS-23-25 and invite SOM to participate in the Request for Expressions of Interest.” Add the word 'current' before the words '2026 funding request.'

the second paragraph after the words Community Investment Fund add the wording ' earmarked for a future free music festival at Spencer Smith Park' and delete the following text 'This adjustment will enhance support for a broader range of festivals and events across Burlington, promote greater equity and sustainability in cultural programming, and create opportunities to potentially support a new music festival and/or provider in 2026'

the second paragraph after the words Community Investment Fund add the wording 'earmarked for a future music festival at Spencer Smith Park' and delete the following text 'This adjustment will enhance support for a broader range of festivals and events across Burlington, promote greater equity and sustainability in cultural programming, and create opportunities to potentially support a new music festival and/or provider in 2026'

the third paragraph after the word Council add the wording 'with consideration for all discussions from the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 6, 2025'

Remove the final paragraph 'Remove Council’s Ex Officio appointment from the Burlington Sound of Music Festival Inc. Board of Directors. A Council Member was appointed in 2022 under MO-03-22 for the duration of the term, building on a 2019 request from SOM (COW-11-19) to reinstate a Council-appointed ex officio position.'

Proceed into closed session on Monday October 6, 2025 at 3:46 p.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 9.2 and 9.3, and Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Item 9.5

for information confidential Finance report FIN-32-25 providing an update on the Contingency Reserve - August 31, 2025; and Direct the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor to release the aggregate amount paid for external litigation expenses in respect of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal regarding 2020 Lakeshore Road, through correspondence to Council following the Council meeting to be held October 14, 2025, and that in no other respect is information subject to solicitor-client privilege waived in this matter.

the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor or his designate to proceed in accordance with instructions as outlined in confidential legal department report LLS-46-25.

for information confidential development and growth management report DGM-90-25 regarding Provincial Facilitation regarding Millcroft Greens.

That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 380 Brant St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated July 31, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-67-25 as Appendix A; and That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-67-25, being a bylaw to designate 380 Brant St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 380 Brant St., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 444 Plains Rd. E. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 10, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-78-25 as Appendix A; and That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-78-25, being a bylaw to designate 444 Plains Rd. E. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 444 Plains Rd. E., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

That Council not withdraw the Notices of Intention to Designate 482 Elizabeth St. and 490 Elizabeth St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 8, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-79-25 as Appendix A; and That Council enact the by-laws substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-79-25, being bylaws to designate 482 Elizabeth St. and 490 Elizabeth St. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notices of the passing of the by-laws designating 482 Elizabeth St. and 490 Elizabeth St., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 562 Maple Ave. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 11, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-80-25 as Appendix A; and That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-80-25, being a bylaw to designate 562 Maple Ave. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 562 Maple Ave., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 2280 No. 2 Side Rd. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, having considered the notice of objection by the owner, dated August 7, 2025, and attached to development and growth management report DGM-81-25 as Appendix A; and That Council enact the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to development and growth management report DGM-78-25, being a bylaw to designate 2280 No. 2 Side Rd. under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Legal and Legislatives Services and City Solicitor; and That Council direct the Director of Community Planning to provide notice of the passing of the by-law designating 2280 No. 2 Side Rd., in accordance with Subsection 29 (8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to deliver a Council Workshop in Q1 2026 to discuss the fee review methodologies, alternative cost recovery models and the appropriate level of indirect costs for building permit and planning application fees; and Approve the amendment to By-Law 70-2024, a by-law to establish and impose certain 2025 rates and fees for services, activities or the use of property, attached as Appendix “A” to development and growth management report DGM-73-25, effective October 14, 2025.

the a mendment s to By-law 49-2022, known as the “Lot Maintenance By-law” being a by-law to regulate exterior property maintenance including vegetation, refuse , and graffiti, to clarify laws regarding the discarding of leaves on public property and correcting fine amounts, attached in draft form as per Appendix A to d evelopment and g rowth m anagement r eport DGM-48-25, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

for information development and growth management report DGM-69-25 regarding the draft Residential Zoning By-law; and Direct the Director of Community Planning to prepare a final Residential Zoning By-law for Council adoption along with a staff recommendation report identifying changes in December 2025.

Receive and file the following 5 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

Approve the agenda as amended.

Motion to change the order of the agenda to discuss item 8.2 Burlington Sound of Music - 2025 festival re-cap and future direction (CSS-23-25) at the beginning of Community and Corporate Services section.

Suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of speaking time for consultant presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum for Item 13.1 - information report for the draft new Residential Zoning By-law (DGM-69-25).

Support the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture in accepting a donation from a resident, made in memory of a family member, to support the development of a leash-free area within Palmer Park, as outlined in community services report CSS-21-25. This acceptance is conditional upon Council’s approval of the City’s funding for the project in the 2026 Capital Budget; and Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to execute a donation agreement with the donor, subject to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services, to formalize the contribution toward the leash-free area in Palmer Park as outlined in community services report CSS-21-25; and Authorize the Director of Engineering Services to incorporate the leash- free area, funded in part through the aforementioned donation, into the design and implementation plans for Palmer Park, as outlined in community services report CSS-21-25.

Approve the renaming of the facility currently known as “Haber Community Centre” to “Alton Community Centre”, following the conclusion of the naming sponsorship agreement with Haber & Associates’ as outlined in community services report CSS-22-25; and Authorize the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture, in collaboration with the Director of Engineering Services, to carry out all necessary actions to implement the name change, including updates to signage and revisions to all written and digital references to reflect the new name.

Approve the appointments to the Appeals Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, to align with the end of Council’s term, as contained in confidential appendix A to legislative services report LLS-47-25; and Make the appointments’ names public following approval by Council at their meeting to be held October 14, 2025.

Repeal the following by-laws: 108-1994 – Downtown Streetscape Reserve Fund, 17-2005 – LaSalle Marina Reserve Fund, 33-2008 – Provincial Fall Economic Statements Transit Reserve Fund, 25-2013 – Randle Reef Reserve Fund, 56-2014 – Museum Board – Joseph Brant Transformation Project Reserve Fund, 65-2015 – Senior’s Centre Reserve Fund, 67-2015 – Haber Naming Sponsorship Reserve Fund, 006-2016 – Commodity Stabilization Reserve Fund, and 30-2019 – Art Gallery Reserve Fund, as described in finance department report FIN-35-25; and Approve the by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to finance department report FIN-35-25, being a by-law to amend the Facilities and Programs Reserve Fund - Recreation Centres By-law 58- 2015; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to transfer reserve fund balances and adjust reserve fund commitments as outlined in finance department report FIN-35-25; and Repeal the following by-laws: 01-2025 (Emergency Relief - $250K), 60-2010 (Severe Weather - ~$4,818K), 60-2023 (Emergency Plan - $195K), and consolidate balances into By-law 19-2019 the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.

Repeal the following by-laws: 01-2025 (Emergency Relief - $250K), 60-2010 (Severe Weather - ~$4,818K), 60-2023 (Emergency Plan - $195K) and consolidate balances into bylaw 19-2019 the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.

In the second paragraph after the words Community Investment Fund add the wording 'earmarked for a future free music festival at Spencer Smith Park' and delete the following text 'This adjustment will enhance support for a broader range of festivals and events across Burlington, promote greater equity and sustainability in cultural programming, and create opportunities to potentially support a new music festival and/or provider in 2026'

In the second paragraph after the words Community Investment Fund add the wording 'earmarked for a future music festival at Spencer Smith Park' and delete the following text 'This adjustment will enhance support for a broader range of festivals and events across Burlington, promote greater equity and sustainability in cultural programming, and create opportunities to potentially support a new music festival and/or provider in 2026'

In the third paragraph after the word Council add the wording 'with consideration for all discussions from the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 6, 2025'

Receive for information confidential Finance report FIN-32-25 providing an update on the Contingency Reserve - August 31, 2025; and Direct the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor to release the aggregate amount paid for external litigation expenses in respect of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal regarding 2020 Lakeshore Road, through correspondence to Council following the Council meeting to be held October 14, 2025, and that in no other respect is information subject to solicitor-client privilege waived in this matter.

Direct the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor or his designate to proceed in accordance with instructions as outlined in confidential legal department report LLS-46-25.

Receive for information confidential development and growth management report DGM-90-25 regarding Provincial Facilitation regarding Millcroft Greens.

Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to deliver a Council Workshop in Q1 2026 to discuss the fee review methodologies, alternative cost recovery models and the appropriate level of indirect costs for building permit and planning application fees; and Approve the amendment to By-Law 70-2024, a by-law to establish and impose certain 2025 rates and fees for services, activities or the use of property, attached as Appendix “A” to development and growth management report DGM-73-25, effective October 14, 2025.

Approve the amendments to By-law 49-2022, known as the “Lot Maintenance By-law” being a by-law to regulate exterior property maintenance including vegetation, refuse, and graffiti, to clarify laws regarding the discarding of leaves on public property and correcting fine amounts, attached in draft form as per Appendix A to development and growth management report DGM-48-25, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

Receive for information development and growth management report DGM-69-25 regarding the draft Residential Zoning By-law; and Direct the Director of Community Planning to prepare a final Residential Zoning By-law for Council adoption along with a staff recommendation report identifying changes in December 2025.