The Burlington Record

Regular Meeting of Council

November 18, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Angelo Bentivegna, Kelvin Galbraith, Lisa Kearns, Rory Nisan, Paul Sharman, Shawna Stolte, Marianne Meed Ward

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 (17 motions)

16 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the November 18, 2025 Council agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Approve
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the minutes of the following meetings of Council:
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Nisan Confirm
Carried
to reconsider item l. Heritage Response to Bill 23 - 368 Brant Street Peer Review update (DGM-82-25)
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Motion
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna · Opposed (1): Councillor Stolte
the motion memorandum regarding an audit of the allocation process of pool time for competitive swimming programs to the Regular Audit Committee meeting on December 3, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Refer
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the referral date to the Regular Audit Committee meeting on December 3, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Change
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
That Council proceed into closed session at 10:36 a.m. regarding item o. Confidential staff update on Provincial Facilitation regarding Millcroft Golf Course (DGM-100-25) in accordance with the following provisions under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and Pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Stolte
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte · Opposed (2): Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
3. Staff be directed to report back in January 2026 with a progress update of an MOU with the Burlington Economic Development Corporation, that also includes: a. An agreed statement of facts and clarifications between city staff and BEDT; and
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Sharman
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
b. An expedited timeline toward a renewed service agreement between the City and BEDT.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Sharman
Lost
4. That the MOU, agreed statement of facts and timeline referenced above be shared with Council prior to concluding the detailed April 2026 analysis.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Sharman
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
be directed to report back in January 2026 with: a. An agreed statement of factual corrections and clarifications addressing errors and omissions identified in CAO-06-25; and b. A proposed accelerated process and timeline toward a renewed service agreement between the City and BEDT, jointly developed, that outlines roles, expectations, and how underlying issues will be addressed. That the agreed factual baseline and the agreed process toward a renewed service agreement be endorsed by Council prior to the commencement of the detailed April 2026 analysis. That the April 2026 report-back rely only on the corrected factual baseline and clearly distinguish factual findings from areas of interpretation or professional opinion. 13.3 Pipeline to Permit Committee meeting of November 13, 2025 Items a and b were voted upon by way of one consent vote.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Sharman Staff
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the following minutes:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Approve
Carried
the confidential minutes of the following closed meetings:
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Nisan Confirm
Carried
the Burlington Christmas Market at 519 John St. and 2030 Caroline St. in the City of Burlington an event of municipal significance for liquor licensing purposes.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Declare
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and file Information items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Receive
Carried
and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Stolte Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and pass By-law Number 90-2025 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held November 18, 2025 being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
10:36 a.m. (closed session), 10:36 a.m. (recess), 10:45 a.m. (reconvene), 11:06 a.m. (open session), 11:39 a.m. (recess), 11:48 a.m. (reconvene) Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 12:53 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Nisan
Carried

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