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Councillor Sharmanon this item
What was decided (17 motions)
14 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
sections 47.5 and 48.7 of the procedure by-law to allow discussion of item 18.1 Motion memo for Petition sponsored by Councillor Lisa Kearns and Councillor Rory Nisan, dated April 12, 2024 regarding “Restoration of Democracy at Burlington City Council”, and correspondence related to Strong Mayor Powers. (ADM-07-24) at this meeting of Council, April 16, 2024 as this item was received after the deadline.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Waive
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the April 16, 2024 agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Approve
Carried
the minutes of the following meeting of Council:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Confirm
Carried
the Flag Raising, Proclamations and Pier Lighting Policy to a one year pilot and report back by Q1 2025; and Allow for the Sikh Heritage Month flag to remain on an alternative flag pole for the balance of April 2024.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Amend
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 Sharman, seconded by Councillor Nisan Approve
Carried
a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 1120 Cooke Boulevard (PL-04-24) until such time as the Director of Community Planning advises that outstanding matters have been addressed and provides an updated recommendation if required.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Defer
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the following confidential closed session minutes:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Confirm
Carried
and file petition titled “Restoration of Democracy at Burlington City Council,” and Receive and file the correspondence received regarding the delegation of strong mayors powers.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Receive
Carried
the Chair's ruling regarding Councillor Nisan's Point of Privilege.
and file Information items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Nisan Receive
Carried
22. 2. 26-2024:A by-law to designate 620 Brant Street, in the City of Burlington, in the Regional Municipality of Halton, to be of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter O.18, as amended. 22. 3. 27-2024:A by-law to designate 574 Brant Street, in the City of Burlington, in the Regional Municipality of Halton, to be of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter O.18, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Stolte
22.4 28-2024:A by-law to designate 400 Brant Street, in the City of Burlington, in the Regional Municipality of Halton, to be of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter O.18, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Galbraith
22.5 29-2024:A by-law to provide a tax rebate for eligible property owners. 22.6 30-2024:A by-law deeming Lots 6 and 7 of Plan M-150 not to be lots in a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, 3540-3548 Commerce Court. 22.7 31-2024:A by-law to appoint the City Clerk for the Corporation of the City of Burlington, to amend By-law 40-2021 and to repeal By-law 08-2020. 22.8 34-2024:A by-law to repeal by-law 40-2019 being a by-law to appoint a City Manager as the chief administrative officer for the City of Burlington and to delegate the powers, and assign the duties, accountabilities and functions of the City Manager.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and pass By-law Number 35-2024 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held April 16, 2024 being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
Motion to Approve By-Laws: Items 22.1 and 22.9 were not voted on as report PL-04-24 regarding these by-laws was
Deferred
Overrule the Chairs ruling regarding Councillor Kearns Point of Privilege. IN FAVOUR: (3): Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, and Councillor Stolte OPPOSED: (4): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna