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 (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
section 38.1 of the procedure by-law to allow item 18.1 Staff Direction regarding List of Identified Infrastructure Projects (ADM-05-25) as a motion introduced to Council.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Waive
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna · Opposed (2): Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan
the Council agenda for April 15, 2025 as presented.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Approve
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the minutes of the following meeting of Council:
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Confirm
Carried
Replace section 3.4 of the Flag Raising, Proclamations and Pier Lighting Policy with the following: The City of Burlington may display the flags of other nations alongside the Canadian National Flag at City-owned recreation facilities to promote collaboration, sportsmanship, and community engagement. The foreign national flags are displayed temporarily in recreation facilities due to international teams playing in Burlington. International flags will be displayed during tournaments involving international teams. Only the flags of countries with active diplomatic relations with Canada and recognized by Global Affairs Canada may be displayed. City staff will follow federal flag protocols and league standards for guidance to determine whether a flag should be raised. Following federal guidelines, the City Clerk will exercise discretion in consultation with any other relevant staff, in determining whether a foreign national flag shall be raised or displayed.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Mayor Meed Ward
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the last paragraph of the main motion by removing the crossed out wording and adding the words in bold. Direct the Director of Community Planning each out to heritage consultants who may be able to conduct a peer review regarding the contextual heritage value of the following properties an effort to support the in light of the recommendation of the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee and report back to Council by the end of Q2 2025
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Stolte Amend
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
390 John St. and 2003 Lakeshore Road back to staff to review the heritage attributes that might be preserved as part of redevelopment in conversation with the property owner and Heritage Burlington, and report back to Committee of the Whole before January 1, 2027
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Refer
Appendix D – Amending By-law Number 2020.502, SCHEDULE ‘A’ and Explanatory Note of report DGM-21-25 with the revised Appendix D provided in item 20.4 Staff memorandum.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Sharman Replace
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
Appendix A of report DGM-24-25 with Appendix A Final Affordable Rental Housing CIP provided in item 20.5 staff memorandum.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Replace
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 Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Nisan Approve
Carried
the Commissioner of Public Works to report back to Committee of the Whole on May 12, 2025 with a list of identified infrastructure projects that could be quickly advanced if federal and/or provincial stimulus programs are announced.(SD-05-25)
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Direct
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and file Information items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Stolte 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 Bentivegna 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 25-2025 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held April 15, 2025 being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Sharman Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
10:34 (recess), 10:39 (reconvene), 10:56 (recess), 11:01 (reconvene) Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 11:42 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna