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Councillor Galbraithon this item
What was decided (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the agenda for Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Approve
Carried
the minutes of the following meetings of Council:
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Nisan Confirm
Carried
the following minutes:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Approve
Carried
the Director of Recreation, Community and Culture to proceed with collaborating with FWC26 Canada Football Ltd. (FIFA26 Canada) to bring FIFA Canada’s Caravan, a nationwide fan experience celebrating the FIFA World Cup 26, to Burlington, and to formalize the partnership through an agreement outlining respective roles, responsibilities, and financial contributions, as described in report CSS-30-25; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to make a one-time contribution of $160,000 to the Cultural Initiatives Reserve Fund, funded through 2025 retained savings. These funds will support the FIFA Canada’s Caravan as outlined in report CSS-30-25. Any unspent funds following the event shall remain in the Cultural Initiatives Reserve Fund for future use in enhancing City-initiated cultural programs, in accordance with the Reserve Fund by-law.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Direct
Carried
That Council proceed into closed session at 10:17 a.m. regarding item 16.2 Confidential report regarding Strategic Land Acquisition - RCC (LLS-57-25) and Item 16.3 Confidential Strategic Land Acquisition - RPF and Transit (LLS-58-25) In accordance with Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and Section 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Sharman
Carried
the Manager of Realty Services to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential legal department report LLS-57-25
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Nisan Instruct
Carried
the Manager of Realty Services to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential legal department report LLS-58-25
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Instruct
Carried
and file Information items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan 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 102-2025 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held December 9, 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
10:17 a.m. (closed meeting), 10:57 a.m. (open meeting) 10:57 a.m. (recess) 11:05 a.m. (reconvene) Councillor Stolte arrived at 10:32 a.m. Councillor Galbraith left the meeting at 10:57 a.m. and returned to the meeting at 11:12 a.m. Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 11:30 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Nisan