The Burlington Record

Regular Meeting of Council

April 20, 2021

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)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the minutes of the following meeting of Council:
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Kearns Confirm
Carried
the Director of Transportation to implement Option 1 for parking management at Beachway Park effective May 2021 as outlined in Transportation Services report TS-04-21; and Direct the Director of Transportation to implement Option 1 for parking management at Lowville Park as outlined in Transportation Services report TS-04-21; and Amend the Parking and Idling by-law 39-2016 to include a daily rate of $20 and hourly rate of $2.50 parking fee, including an increased penalty amount of $50 at Beachway Park; and Authorize 10 days of free parking for Halton residents at Beachway Park once an online permit exemption form is developed and implemented on July 3rd, 2021 and direct the Director of Information Technology to report back on the revenue impacts after the end of the season in Q4 2021; and Refer the discussion of treatment options to protect the pipeline to the May 6, 2021 meeting of Environment, Infrastructure Committee Services Committee with staff providing options discussed that include costing; and Direct the Director Transportation to explore funding to provide pipeline protection treatments from Halton Region and the gas line owners and report back by Q3 2021.
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Kearns Direct
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
transportation report Beachway and Lowville Park Update (TS-04-21) (SD-09-21) recommendation by replacing the first sentence in the fourth paragraph with the following: Authorize 10 days of free parking, for Halton residents at Beachway Park once an online permit exemption form is developed and implemented on July 3rd, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Kearns 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 Nisan, seconded by Councillor Stolte Approve
Carried
the following portion of motion CL-19-2020, approved by Council on November 23, 2020: Approve the 2021 calendar of meetings for Burlington City Council and its standing committees as outlined in Appendix A of clerks department report CL-19-20.
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Nisan Reconsider
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the 2021 calendar of meetings for Burlington City Council and its standing committees as outlined in Appendix A of clerks department report CL-19-20; Delete the entire month of June 2021 meetings and replace with the following schedule: Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability – Monday, June 7, 2021 Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility – Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Audit Committee – Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services – Thursday, June 10, 2021 Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility (Public Meeting) – Tuesday, June 15, 2021 · Council Workshop – Monday, June 21, 2021 Burlington City Council – Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Nisan Approve
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the application submitted by T. Johns Consulting, on behalf of 2531820 Ontario Inc., for 600 Maplehill Drive, to draft approve a residential plan of subdivision consisting of four townhouse blocks and a private condominium road, as shown in Appendix B of community planning department report PL-19-21, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix C of community planning department report PL-19-21.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Approve
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna · Opposed (1): Councillor Stolte
the Director of Transportation and Director of Engineering Services to facilitate a meeting with staff, the applicant and Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church with regards to construction access for the plan of subdivision at 600 Maplehill Drive and report back by the June 2021 meeting cycle. (SD-08-21)
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Kearns Direct
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Bentivegna · Opposed (2): Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Sharman
the Director, Building & By-Law to focus enforcement on priority by-laws (as identified) and implement an appropriate communication plan for the duration of the pandemic or until the emergency orders are revoked.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Authorize
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the next Canadian census will take place in May 2021; and Whereas for over a century, Canadians have relied on census data to tell us about how our country is changing and what matters most; and Whereas governments at all levels, policy makers, businesses, non-profit organizations and more all depend on key socioeconomic trends and census analysis to make important decisions that have a direct impact on our families, neighbourhoods and businesses; and Whereas accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community; and Whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Statistics Canada has adapted to ensure that the 2021 Census is conducted throughout the country in the best possible way, using a safe and secure approach; and Whereas Statistics Canada will be hiring approximately 32,000 people across the country to assist with census collection; and Whereas the support of municipalities in encouraging residents to complete the census will have a direct impact on gathering the data needed to plan, develop and evaluate programs and services such as schools, daycare, family services, housing, emergency services, roads, public transportation and skills training for employment; and Whereas the Director General of the Census Management Office of Statistics Canada has contacted our municipality to seek our support in spreading awareness about the upcoming census, the job opportunities available, and the importance of participation by members of our com
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Stolte Whereas
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
2:05 p.m., Burlington City Council moved into closed session. Pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding Confidential memorandum from Legal Services regarding 600 Maplehill Drive Plan of Subdivision (L-19-21)
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna At
Carried
City Council moved into public session at 2:17 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Burlington
Carried
and file the following Information Packages, having been prepared and distributed to Council:
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Sharman Receive
Carried
R eceive and file information items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan
Carried
and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Stolte Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
​​Enact and pass By-law Number 34-2021, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Tuesday, April 20, 2021 being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Galbraith
Carried
this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 4:20 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Adjourn
Carried

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