Committee of the Whole

to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (60 minutes total) for Item 8.1 2025 Budget overview (F-36-24).

the agenda as presented.

to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a delegation presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (15 minutes total) for Item 13.1 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 2030 Caroline Street (PL-85-24). Note: this motion was passed on November 5, 2024

to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (20 minutes total) for Item 11.1 Storm event of July 15, 2024 and response update (ES-25-24). Note: this motion was passed on November 5, 2024

the Burlington Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief to negotiate and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an extension of the Dispatch Agreement for a term of up to one year upon approval of the Fire Chief and Commissioner of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel.

a By-law to establish an Emergency and Continuity Management Program, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to fire department report BFD-06-24, in the form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor; and Repeal By-law 07-2024.

the 2025 proposed budget book; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to present the recommendations contained in Appendix A of finance department report F-36-24 to the Budget Committee meetings of November 18 and 21, 2024 for review and approval, taking into consideration committee amendments; and That pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09, Report F-36-24 serve as the method for communicating the exclusion of the following estimated expenses from the 2025 Budget: a) Amortization expense - $45 million; and b) Post-employment benefit expenses - $1.3 million

the 2025 rates and fees as outlined in finance department report F-30-24, effective January 1, 2025 or such other date as is indicated; and Enact a By-Law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-30-24, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

Approve the Development Charges Update Study, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., dated October 21, 2024 attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-35-24; and Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 3 of the Development Charges Update Study dated October 21, 2024; and Approve the amending Development Charge By-law with an effective date of January 1, 2025, substantially in the form attached as Appendix B to finance department report F-35-24, in the form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

the legal and legislative services report CL-19-24 providing the Closed Meeting Investigation Report for information; and Council resolves that the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to formally request an amendment to the Municipal Act, 2001 to clarify that the exact time and location of closed meetings convened for the purpose of conducting recruitment of the City Manager/Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position do not have to be provided given the importance of maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the recruitment process, protecting the personal privacy of the candidates and preserving public interest in the privacy of those meetings ; and Council addresses the report by resolving that it will follow Municipal Act open and closed meeting requirements for the recruitment and hiring of a Chief Administrative Officer by the City and may engage legal advice as needed in any future recruitment process.

addresses the report by resolving that it will follow Municipal Act open and closed meeting requirements for the recruitment and hiring of a Chief Administrative Officer by the City and may engage legal advice as needed in any future recruitment process.

the Director of Burlington Transit to proceed with relocating the Burlington Transit Bus Terminal from 430 John Street to the Burlington GO Station, located at 2101 Fairview Street; and Direct the Manager of Realty Services to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential Appendix A to transit department report TR-01-24.

staff to undertake an audit of the current incomplete staff directions, as listed in Appendix A to legislative services report CL-25-24.

into closed session on November 4, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. in accordance with the following provision under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Item 9.3

report HR-07-24, Confidential human resources department report and presentation regarding a personnel matter back to staff and report back at the December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.

discussion on OMERS as part of the benefits package.

Receive engineering services department report ES-25-24 providing an update on the July 15, 2024 storm event and response update for information.

the Commissioner, Development and Growth Management, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, to implement the proposed Housing Accelerator Fund budget attached in Appendix A to this report and, as described in PL-82-24, and report back to council with any material changes or updates; and Direct the Commissioner, Development and Growth Management to explore and engage with potential partnership(s), including with Halton Region and non-profit community agencies, to create net-new, affordable rental housing units in support of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) affordable housing target of 228 permitted units by December 31, 2026. Staff will report back to Council with partnership or project updates; and Authorize the Commissioner, Development and Growth Management to execute on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Burlington, agreements related to the implementation of the Council approved Action Plan Initiatives and Milestones, as required, with content satisfactory to the Director of Community Planning and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

community planning department report PL-86-24 providing an update on active Burlington Lands Partnership opportunities ; and Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to work with the Burlington Lands Partnership to prepare an inventory and identify specific City-owned lands that have potential for partnership development given their strategic location due to development interest on adjacent or nearby parcels. An update on the inventory and work plans associated with key opportunities should be reported back to Committee of the Whole no later than February 2025.

the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to work with the Burlington Lands Partnership to prepare an inventory and identify specific City-owned lands that have potential for partnership development given their strategic location due to development interest on adjacent or nearby parcels. An update on the inventory and work plans associated with key opportunities should be reported back to Committee of the Whole no later than February 2025. (SD-17-24)

the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Inaria Burlington Inc. proposing a 28-storey mixed use building and 6-storey above grade parking structure with a green roof at 2030 Caroline Street.

the application submitted by Basingstoke Enterprises Ltd to draft approve a residential plan of subdivision consisting of 10 lots, one townhouse block, and a private road at 5209 Stonehaven Drive, as shown in Appendix A of community planning department report PL-84-24, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix B of community planning department report PL-84-24.

the application submitted by Ruth Victor and Associates to draft approve a residential plan of subdivision consisting of 8 blocks at 720, 735, 740 Oval Court & 5135 and 5155 Fairview Street, as shown in Appendix A of community planning department report PL-80-24, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix C of community planning department report PL-80-24.

and file the following twelve (12) items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

Motion to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (60 minutes total) for Item 8.1 2025 Budget overview (F-36-24).

Approve the agenda as presented.

Motion to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a delegation presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (15 minutes total) for Item 13.1 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 2030 Caroline Street (PL-85-24). Note: this motion was passed on November 5, 2024

Motion to suspend the rules for section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law 59-2024, to allow an extension of a staff presentation beyond the 10-minute maximum (20 minutes total) for Item 11.1 Storm event of July 15, 2024 and response update (ES-25-24). Note: this motion was passed on November 5, 2024

Direct the Burlington Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief to negotiate and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an extension of the Dispatch Agreement for a term of up to one year upon approval of the Fire Chief and Commissioner of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel.

Approve a By-law to establish an Emergency and Continuity Management Program, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to fire department report BFD-06-24, in the form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor; and Repeal By-law 07-2024.

Receive the 2025 proposed budget book; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to present the recommendations contained in Appendix A of finance department report F-36-24 to the Budget Committee meetings of November 18 and 21, 2024 for review and approval, taking into consideration committee amendments; and That pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09, Report F-36-24 serve as the method for communicating the exclusion of the following estimated expenses from the 2025 Budget: a) Amortization expense - $45 million; and b) Post-employment benefit expenses - $1.3 million

Approve the 2025 rates and fees as outlined in finance department report F-30-24, effective January 1, 2025 or such other date as is indicated; and Enact a By-Law, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to finance department report F-30-24, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor.

Receive the legal and legislative services report CL-19-24 providing the Closed Meeting Investigation Report for information; and Council resolves that the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to formally request an amendment to the Municipal Act, 2001 to clarify that the exact time and location of closed meetings convened for the purpose of conducting recruitment of the City Manager/Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position do not have to be provided given the importance of maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the recruitment process, protecting the personal privacy of the candidates and preserving public interest in the privacy of those meetings; and Council addresses the report by resolving that it will follow Municipal Act open and closed meeting requirements for the recruitment and hiring of a Chief Administrative Officer by the City and may engage legal advice as needed in any future recruitment process.

Council addresses the report by resolving that it will follow Municipal Act open and closed meeting requirements for the recruitment and hiring of a Chief Administrative Officer by the City and may engage legal advice as needed in any future recruitment process.

Direct the Director of Burlington Transit to proceed with relocating the Burlington Transit Bus Terminal from 430 John Street to the Burlington GO Station, located at 2101 Fairview Street; and Direct the Manager of Realty Services to proceed in accordance with the instructions sought in confidential Appendix A to transit department report TR-01-24.

Direct staff to undertake an audit of the current incomplete staff directions, as listed in Appendix A to legislative services report CL-25-24.

Proceed into closed session on November 4, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. in accordance with the following provision under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Item 9.3

Refer report HR-07-24, Confidential human resources department report and presentation regarding a personnel matter back to staff and report back at the December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting. IN FAVOUR: (6): Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (1): Councillor Nisan

Include discussion on OMERS as part of the benefits package. IN FAVOUR: (6): Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (1): Councillor Nisan

Receive community planning department report PL-86-24 providing an update on active Burlington Lands Partnership opportunities; and Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to work with the Burlington Lands Partnership to prepare an inventory and identify specific City-owned lands that have potential for partnership development given their strategic location due to development interest on adjacent or nearby parcels. An update on the inventory and work plans associated with key opportunities should be reported back to Committee of the Whole no later than February 2025.

Direct the Commissioner of Development and Growth Management to work with the Burlington Lands Partnership to prepare an inventory and identify specific City-owned lands that have potential for partnership development given their strategic location due to development interest on adjacent or nearby parcels. An update on the inventory and work plans associated with key opportunities should be reported back to Committee of the Whole no later than February 2025. (SD-17-24)

Refuse the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Inaria Burlington Inc. proposing a 28-storey mixed use building and 6-storey above grade parking structure with a green roof at 2030 Caroline Street. IN FAVOUR: (6): Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Bentivegna, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (1): Councillor Sharman

Approve the application submitted by Ruth Victor and Associates to draft approve a residential plan of subdivision consisting of 8 blocks at 720, 735, 740 Oval Court & 5135 and 5155 Fairview Street, as shown in Appendix A of community planning department report PL-80-24, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix C of community planning department report PL-80-24.

Receive and file the following twelve (12) items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.