Regular Meeting of Council

the minutes of the following meeting of Council:

the comments and feedback contained within this report and forward to the Province of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Tourism Culture and Sport, as the City of Burlington’s comments on Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choices Act), Housing Supply Action Plan; and Request that the Province of Ontario continue to consult with the City of Burlington on Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choices Act), with adequate time provided prior to Royal Assent and finalization of associated regulations.

the legislation that abolished the OMB and replaced it with LPAT received unanimous – all party support; and Whereas all parties recognized that local governments should have the authority to uphold their provincially approved Official Plans; to uphold their community driven planning; and Whereas Bill 108 will once again allow an unelected, unaccountable body to make decisions on how our communities evolve and grow; and Whereas on August 21, 2018 Minister Clark once again signed the MOU with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which recognizes that “Public policy issues are complex and thus require coordinated responses...” and that “The Municipal Act, 2001 provides that the Province of Ontario endorses the principle of regular consultation between Ontario and municipalities in relation to matters of mutual interest”; and Whereas the MOU sets out that “Ontario is committed to cooperating with its municipal governments in considering new legislation or regulations that will have a municipal impact”; and Whereas Bill 108 will impact 15 different Acts - Cannabis Control Act, 2017, Conservation Authorities Act, Development Charges Act, Education Act, Endangered Species Act, 2007, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Labour Relations Act, 1995, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017, Municipal Act, 2001, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Planning Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. N

into closed session in accordance with the following provisions under the Municipal Act, sections 239(2)(a) the security of the property of the municipality , with respect to legal department verbal update. 6:46 p.m.

Moved into open session. 6:58 p.m.

the rules of procedure to waive the requirements of notice to allow discussion regarding a staff direction to broadcast the raptors game, in accordance with procedure by-law 64-2016, s. 31.

the Director of Parks and Recreation to organize a community event to broadcast the raptors game(s), and report back to council on the final costs and finalization of logistical details, and cost to be drawn from the Tax Stabilization Reserve fund.

and file the following Information Packages, having been prepared and distributed to Council:

R eceive and file items, having been considered by Council:

and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below:

​​Enact and pass By-law Number 35-2019, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, May 27, 2019, being read a first, second and third time.