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What was decided (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the Director of Community Planning to submit the appendices as amended to community planning department report PL-42-20 as the City of Burlington submission on the proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2019 by the comment submission deadline of July 31, 2020. With the following amendments made at its Council meeting of July 28, 2020: To update the first sentence of “Comments” related to policy 2.2.5.10 c) – Employment/MTSA: In general, the City supports the intent of this policy change, but notes this proposed policy presents challenges related to a municipality’s ability to plan for its MTSAs in a timely manner. To update the last paragraph of “Proposed Alternative, if any” related to policy 2.2.5.10 c) – Employment/MTSA: The City needs more tools to ensure the development of complete communities in MTSAs, such as policy direction that requires the retention of a minimum gross floor area and/or minimum employment density of for employment uses after an employment conversion has occurred. To add the following to “Comments” related to Proposed New Land Needs Assessment Methodology - Purpose and Objectives: The City requests that the Province provide more funding as well as tools to support municipalities in their ability to plan for and provide public infrastructure such as schools, community centres, libraries, etc. over the long term to meet complete communities objectives to the 2051 planning horizon. To add the following to “Comments” re
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward, seconded by Councillor Sharman Direct
Carried
the City of Burlington submission on the proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2019 as detailed below: To update the first sentence of “Comments” related to policy 2.2.5.10 c) – Employment/MTSA: In general, the City supports the intent of this policy change, but notes this proposed policy presents challenges related to a municipality’s ability to plan for its MTSAs in a timely manner. To update the last paragraph of “Proposed Alternative, if any” related to policy 2.2.5.10 c) – Employment/MTSA: The City needs more tools to ensure the development of complete communities in MTSAs, such as policy direction that requires the retention of a minimum gross floor area and/or minimum employment density of for employment uses after an employment conversion has occurred. To add the following to “Comments” related to Proposed New Land Needs Assessment Methodology - Purpose and Objectives: The City requests that the Province provide more funding as well as tools to support municipalities in their ability to plan for and provide public infrastructure such as schools, community centres, libraries, etc. over the long term to meet complete communities objectives to the 2051 planning horizon. To add the following to “Comments” related to policy 2.2.6.1 d) – Housing: The City also requests that the Province provide stronger tools to assist municipalities in delivering more housing to a broad range of demographics and income levels. To update the following on
Moved by Mayor Meed Ward, seconded by Councillor Sharman Amend
Carried
the amendment to City of Burlington By-law 62-2020 being a By-law to Impose Regulations Requiring the Wearing of Masks or Other Face Coverings Within Enclosed Spaces Open to the Public, as attached in Appendix A in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Approve
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and file Appendix A of city manager’s office report CM-23-20 providing interim service delivery modifications approved by the Burlington Leadership Team, Emergency Control Group and/or service leads for resumption of downtown paid parking and enforcement; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to track and monitor the financial implications of the above service delivery program changes in the ongoing COVID-19 financial impact reporting to Council.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Receive
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Galbraith 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 65-2020, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council at its meeting held Tuesday, July 28, 2020, being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Kearns Enact
Carried
this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 1:00 pm
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Adjourn