Committee of the Whole

the agenda as presented.

the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of delegation speaking time beyond the 10-minute maximum for Katie Lebel.

the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of delegation speaking time beyond the 10-minute maximum for Luca Chandler.

the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of presentation time beyond the 10-minute maximum for the 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan.

the following member to the Burlington Downtown Business Association (BDBA) Board of Directors for a term to expire July 2033 or upon appointment of their successor: Kimberley Nadherny

the appointments to the Burlington School Traffic Safety and Mobility Advisory Committee, as contained in confidential Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-39-25; and Publish the appointees’ names following approval by Council at their meeting to be held July 15, 2025.

the Director of Transit to implement the Youth Loyalty Pilot Program to cap paid transit rides for Youth at 20 paid rides per month between September 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and Authorize the Director of Transit to prepare, for consideration, amendment to Rates and Fees By-law 70-2024 reflecting changes approved through report CSS-11-2025, in the form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services / City Solicitor, or delegate; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to offset the estimated $46,000 cost of the pilot from the Provincial Gas Tax Reserve Fund.

for information the Red Tape Red Carpet (RTRC) 2025 update contained in development and growth management report DGM-51-25.

for information finance department report FIN-24-25 regarding the 2026 financial forecast as a budget reference document; and Request the Mayor and Members of Council to consider the contents of the 2026 Financial Forecast including revised Appendix A when preparing and reviewing the 2026 Proposed Budget.

Endorse the attached Mayoral Decision on the 2026 budget, directing staff to prepare a budget with a target tax of 3.5% inclusive as outlined in Appendix A and a City of Burlington budget increase of 5.8% or less.

Endorse the attached Mayoral Decision eliminating the veto period as outlined in Appendix B.

the first paragraph by adding 'and a City of Burlington budget increase of 5.8% or less'.

for information finance department report FIN-19-25 regarding the 2025 capital variance and project closure.

the Commissioner of Development & Growth Management, or his designate, to attend the facilitation led by the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator regarding the Millcroft Golf Course and report back to Committee and Council to provide updates on the facilitation process and obtain instructions as required.

the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services and City Solicitor or his designate to proceed in accordance with the instructions as directed by committee regarding confidential legal report on potential litigation for aquatics procurement (LLS-42-25) and report back to Council.

public works report PWS-02-25 regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Policy and fee options to the July 15, 2025 Council meeting.

additional storm sewer replacement scope for Bromley Road area minor reconstruction (RD-RR-1635) project, including additional funding in the amount of $900,000 from Infrastructure Renewal Reserve Fund, increasing the total project budget to $18,225,254 (net HST).

Approve the City’s 2025 Asset Management Plan, attached to public works report PWS-30-25 as Appendix ‘A’, and ​Endorse the approved asset levels of service strategy, as outlined in the 2025 Asset Management Plan; and ​Direct the Chief Financial Officer to incorporate the financial requirements identified in the 2025 Asset Management Plan - specifically the recommended 10-year capital investment scenario - into the planned 2027 future Long-Term Financial Plan update, to ensure alignment between asset levels of service and long-range fiscal planning; and ​Direct the Director of Engineering Services to publish the 2025 Asset Management Plan on the City’s website to ensure transparency and public accessibility, and to notify the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 588/17 under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act.

the proposed Burlington Agricultural Action Plan, as provided in Appendix A of development and growth management report DGM-47-25; and Direct the City Clerk to consider the request of the Burlington Agricultural and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee to include a representative from Burlington Economic Development & Tourism as part of the committee’s composition, during the forthcoming terms of reference review for all city advisory committees.

approve three (3) private encroachments (two [2] permanent and one [1] seasonal) into the City’s 128 square metre public access easement located at the north-east corner of Brant Street and James Street, as set out in development and growth management report DGM-60-25; and Instruct the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services to draft and execute an encroachment and consent agreement between the proponent and the City to establish the terms of use for that space; and Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to incorporate the following terms of use into the proposed agreement: the use would be limited between May 1st – October 31st; the use would only be permitted between 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week; the space would be publicly accessible. Limited physical encumbrances to beautify the space (i.e. planter boxes) may be permitted provided that such encumbrances do not restrict public access or prevent or hinder public access; flexibility is provided to allow the City to use the space as needed, given that sufficient notice has been provided to the user to allow them time to vacate the space, as required.

the second paragraph of the recommendation by removing the words "and register".

the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to incorporate the following terms of use into the proposed agreement: the use would be limited between May 1st – October 31st; the use would only be permitted between 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week; the space would be publicly accessible. Limited physical encumbrances to beautify the space (i.e. planter boxes) may be permitted provided that such encumbrances do not restrict public access or prevent or hinder public access; flexibility is provided to allow the City to use the space as needed, given that sufficient notice has been provided to the user to allow them time to vacate the space, as required.

the applications, as modified by staff, for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by KFA Architects + Planners Inc., on behalf of property owner 2816544 Ontario Inc. for the development of a 13-storey mixed use building consisting of ground floor retail and service commercial uses with 161 residential units above; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 162 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 1997, as outlined in Appendix D of development and growth management report DGM-40-25, to amend the designation at the lands located at 35 Plains Road East as “Mixed Use Corridor – Commercial Corridor” with site-specific policies; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 162 is consistent with The Planning Act; and ​Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 162 as outlined in Appendix D to development and growth management report DGM-40-25 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 2020.507, attached as revised Appendix E to development and growth management report DGM-40-25, to rezone the “MXC-470” zone to “H-MXC-565” as amended for the lands at 35 Plains Road East; and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.507 will conform to the Halton Region Official Plan, the 1997 Official Plan of the City of Burlington and the 2020 Official Plan once Official Plan Amendment No. 162 are adopted; an

development and growth management report DGM-52-25 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment for 1510 and 1515 North Service Road and 2202-2208 Industrial Street to the July 15, 2025 Council meeting.

and file the following 6 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

Approve the agenda as presented.

Suspend the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of delegation speaking time beyond the 10- minute maximum for Katie Lebel.

Suspend the rules for section 46.8 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of delegation speaking time beyond the 10- minute maximum for Luca Chandler.

Suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, as amended, to allow an extension of presentation time beyond the 10-minute maximum for the 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan.

Appoint the following member to the Burlington Downtown Business Association (BDBA) Board of Directors for a term to expire July 2033 or upon appointment of their successor:  Kimberley Nadherny

Approve the appointments to the Burlington School Traffic Safety and Mobility Advisory Committee, as contained in confidential Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-39-25; and Publish the appointees’ names following approval by Council at their meeting to be held July 15, 2025.

Receive for information the Red Tape Red Carpet (RTRC) 2025 update contained in development and growth management report DGM-51-25.

Receive for information finance department report FIN-24-25 regarding the 2026 financial forecast as a budget reference document; and Request the Mayor and Members of Council to consider the contents of the 2026 Financial Forecast including revised Appendix A when preparing and reviewing the 2026 Proposed Budget.

Amend the first paragraph by adding 'and a City of Burlington budget increase of 5.8% or less'.

Receive for information finance department report FIN-19-25 regarding the 2025 capital variance and project closure.

Direct the Commissioner of Development & Growth Management, or his designate, to attend the facilitation led by the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator regarding the Millcroft Golf Course and report back to Committee and Council to provide updates on the facilitation process and obtain instructions as required.

Direct the Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services and City Solicitor or his designate to proceed in accordance with the instructions as directed by committee regarding confidential legal report on potential litigation for aquatics procurement (LLS-42-25) and report back to Council.

Refer public works report PWS-02-25 regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Policy and fee options to the July 15, 2025 Council meeting.

Approve additional storm sewer replacement scope for Bromley Road area minor reconstruction (RD-RR-1635) project, including additional funding in the amount of $900,000 from Infrastructure Renewal Reserve Fund, increasing the total project budget to $18,225,254 (net HST).

Approve the proposed Burlington Agricultural Action Plan, as provided in Appendix A of development and growth management report DGM-47-25; and Direct the City Clerk to consider the request of the Burlington Agricultural and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee to include a representative from Burlington Economic Development & Tourism as part of the committee’s composition, during the forthcoming terms of reference review for all city advisory committees.

Conditionally approve three (3) private encroachments (two [2] permanent and one [1] seasonal) into the City’s 128 square metre public access easement located at the north-east corner of Brant Street and James Street, as set out in development and growth management report DGM- 60-25; and Instruct the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services to draft and execute an encroachment and consent agreement between the proponent and the City to establish the terms of use for that space; and Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to incorporate the following terms of use into the proposed agreement:  the use would be limited between May 1st – October 31st;  the use would only be permitted between 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week;  the space would be publicly accessible. Limited physical encumbrances to beautify the space (i.e. planter boxes) may be permitted provided that such encumbrances do not restrict public access or prevent or hinder public access;  flexibility is provided to allow the City to use the space as needed, given that sufficient notice has been provided to the user to allow them time to vacate the space, as required.

Amend the second paragraph of the recommendation by removing the words "and register".

Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to incorporate the following terms of use into the proposed agreement:  the use would be limited between May 1st – October 31st;  the use would only be permitted between 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week;  the space would be publicly accessible. Limited physical encumbrances to beautify the space (i.e. planter boxes) may be permitted provided that such encumbrances do not restrict public access or prevent or hinder public access;  flexibility is provided to allow the City to use the space as needed, given that sufficient notice has been provided to the user to allow them time to vacate the space, as required.

Approve the applications, as modified by staff, for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by KFA Architects + Planners Inc., on behalf of property owner 2816544 Ontario Inc. for the development of a 13-storey mixed use building consisting of ground floor retail and service commercial uses with 161 residential units above; and Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 162 to the City of Burlington Official Plan 1997, as outlined in Appendix D of development and growth management report DGM-40-25, to amend the designation at the lands located at 35 Plains Road East as “Mixed Use Corridor – Commercial Corridor” with site-specific policies; and Deem that the Official Plan Amendment No. 162 is consistent with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 162 as outlined in Appendix D to development and growth management report DGM-40-25 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 2020.507, attached as revised Appendix E to development and growth management report DGM-40-25, to rezone the “MXC-470” zone to “H-MXC-565” as amended for the lands at 35 Plains Road East; and Deem that Zoning By-law 2020.507 will conform to the Halton Region Official Plan, the 1997 Official Plan of the City of Burlington and the 2020 Official Plan once Official Plan Amendment No. 162 are adop

Refer development and growth management report DGM-52-25 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment for 1510 and 1515 North Service Road and 2202-2208 Industrial Street to the July 15, 2025 Council meeting.

Receive and file the following 6 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.