Committee of the Whole

the agenda with the following changes in order of discussion: 11.1 - Strategic parking framework for downtown Burlington (PWS-06-26) - immediately following Consent Items 8.3 - City of Burlington Community Strategic Plan - Horizon 2050 (TRN-03-26) - immediately following Item 11.1 12.2 - City land for affordable housing (DGM-11-26) - following Item 8.1

the revised Corporate Community Investment Policy, as outlined in Appendix A of community services report CSS-04-26, and formally repeal the previous version.

the 2026 proposed budget for the Burlington Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) as presented in Appendix A of finance department report FIN-12-26 incorporating a Burlington Downtown BIA members’ levy of $1,097,062; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to incorporate the resulting Burlington Downtown BIA tax rates into the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law.

the proposed 2026 budget for the Aldershot Village Business Improvement Area (ABIA) as presented in Appendix A of finance department report FIN-13-26 incorporating an Aldershot Village BIA members’ levy of $295,420; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to incorporate the resulting Aldershot Village BIA tax rates into the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law.

for information transformation report TRN-02-26 regarding Burlington Economic Development & Tourism - Destination Stewardship Plan.

the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor to prepare, for the approval of Council, the necessary by-law to appoint Municipal Livestock Valuers and Municipal Weed Inspectors and repeal the current appointment By-law 31-2022 as outlined in development and growth management report DGM-20-26.

public works report PWS-11-26 regarding the assumption of municipal parking operations at 390 Brant Street – SIMS Square – Lot 17; and Repeal and replace Schedule 1 of the Parking and Idling By-law 39-2016 with the revised schedule attached in Appendix B.

the updated Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-12-26.

legal services report LLS-16-26 regarding real estate matter declaring intent to lease Waterdown Road properties to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

the Horizon 2050 Strategic Plan as a replacement to Vision 2040 attached as Appendix A to transformation office report TRN-02-26; and Instruct staff to consider Horizon 2050 in future land planning policy, service delivery, advocacy and budget planning; and Instruct staff to share the Horizon 2050 strategic plan and supportive research with community partners for consideration in their future service planning.

for information finance department report FIN-03-26 regarding remuneration and expense paid to Council and appointees for 2025; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a supplemental memo containing a revised appendix to finance report FIN-03-26 to add the following sources of income and deductions to arrive at grand total gross and net compensation for salary, benefits, OMERS (voluntarily provided by councillors), and deductions, for the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

the Chief Financial Officer to provide a supplemental memo containing a revised appendix to finance report FIN-03-26 to add the following sources of income and deductions to arrive at grand total gross and net compensation for salary, benefits, OMERS (voluntarily provided by councillors), and deductions, for the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

into closed session on Thursday March 5, 2026 at 2:09 p.m. in accordance with the following provisions under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Item 8.2 ; and Pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor – client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Items 12.2, 8.2 and 9.1.

confidential legal advice regarding a breach of solicitor-client privileged information - Millcroft Golf Course (LLS-20-26) to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

the Downtown Parking Plan as attached as Appendix A to public works report PWS-05-26; and Endorse a phased implementation approach, prioritizing short-term, staff-led policy and program initiatives; and Endorse the advancement of targeted medium-term investments in parking technology and system improvements, subject to future budget approval; and Direct the Commissioner of Public Works to continue planning and monitoring conditions for longer-term, capital-intensive parking initiatives, including potential parking expansion, in a manner that ensures responsible stewardship of the Downtown Parking Reserve and supports the needs of existing businesses, customers, residents, and visitors; and Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to conduct a detailed financial analysis to confirm long-term affordability, reserve capacity and overall sustainability of the downtown parking system in order to support the potential expedited planning design and construction of a new parking off-street facility east of Brant Street and report back by Q3 to inform budget considerations regarding facility design and construction schedule for the Budget 2027, and undertake a feasibility study to support housing, commercial and public service uses (such as a fire station) on the same site, by Q2 2027.

the Chief Administrative Officer to conduct a detailed financial analysis to confirm long-term affordability, reserve capacity and overall sustainability of the downtown parking system in order to support the potential expedited planning design and construction of a new parking off-street facility east of Brant Street and report back by Q3 to inform budget considerations regarding facility design and construction schedule for the Budget 2027, and undertake a feasibility study to support housing, commercial and public service uses (such as a fire station) on the same site, by Q2 2027 .

the following at the end of the amendment - "and undertake a feasibility study to support housing, commercial and public service uses (such as a fire station) on the same site, by Q2 2027."

public works report PWS-06-26 regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Policy and pricing options to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

development and growth management report DGM-12-26 regarding New Site Plan Control By-law to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

development and growth management report DGM-11-26 regarding city land for affordable housing to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

development and growth management report DGM-13-26 regarding Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium at 4030 and 4050 Upper Middle Road to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Amendment No. 8 to the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 (“OPA 8”), as provided in Appendix A of legislative services report LLS-13-26, to add policies to enable certain technical changes without a Plan amendment and to add policies to assist in the interpretation of the City’s Official Plans; and Adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Burlington Regional Official Plan, 1995 (“BROPA 2”), as provided in Appendix B of legislative services report LLS-13-26, to add policies to enable certain technical changes without a Plan amendment; and Deem that OPA 8 and BROPA 2 are in compliance with T he Planning Act ; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-laws adopting OPA 8 and BROPA 2, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A and Appendix B of legislative services report LLS-13-26, respectively; and Approve the withdrawal of Subsection 12.2.2 m), in its entirety, from the BOP, 2020; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law to amend By-law No. 24-2018, being the adopting by-law for the BOP, 2020, to delete Subsection 12.2.2 m) in its entirety; and Authorize the Commissioner, Legal & Legislative Services/City Solicitor, or his designate, to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal of the withdrawal of Subsection 12.2.2 m) of the BOP, 2020; and Approve the proposed new delegations of authority provided in legislative services report LLS-13-26; and Enact the amending by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix C to legislative services report LLS-13-26, to a

and file the following 15 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

Approve the agenda with the following changes in order of discussion:  11.1 - Strategic parking framework for downtown Burlington (PWS-06-26) - immediately following Consent Items  8.3 - City of Burlington Community Strategic Plan - Horizon 2050 (TRN- 03-26) - immediately following Item 11.1  12.2 - City land for affordable housing (DGM-11-26) - following Item 8.1

Approve the revised Corporate Community Investment Policy, as outlined in Appendix A of community services report CSS-04-26, and formally repeal the previous version.

Approve the 2026 proposed budget for the Burlington Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) as presented in Appendix A of finance department report FIN-12-26 incorporating a Burlington Downtown BIA members’ levy of $1,097,062; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to incorporate the resulting Burlington Downtown BIA tax rates into the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law.

Approve the proposed 2026 budget for the Aldershot Village Business Improvement Area (ABIA) as presented in Appendix A of finance department report FIN-13-26 incorporating an Aldershot Village BIA members’ levy of $295,420; and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to incorporate the resulting Aldershot Village BIA tax rates into the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law.

Receive for information transformation report TRN-02-26 regarding Burlington Economic Development & Tourism - Destination Stewardship Plan.

Direct the Commissioner, Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor to prepare, for the approval of Council, the necessary by-law to appoint Municipal Livestock Valuers and Municipal Weed Inspectors and repeal the current appointment By-law 31-2022 as outlined in development and growth management report DGM-20-26.

Approve public works report PWS-11-26 regarding the assumption of municipal parking operations at 390 Brant Street – SIMS Square – Lot 17; and Repeal and replace Schedule 1 of the Parking and Idling By-law 39-2016 with the revised schedule attached in Appendix B.

Approve the updated Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to legislative services report LLS-12-26.

Refer legal services report LLS-16-26 regarding real estate matter declaring intent to lease Waterdown Road properties to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Endorse the Horizon 2050 Strategic Plan as a replacement to Vision 2040 attached as Appendix A to transformation office report TRN-02-26; and Instruct staff to consider Horizon 2050 in future land planning policy, service delivery, advocacy and budget planning; and Instruct staff to share the Horizon 2050 strategic plan and supportive research with community partners for consideration in their future service planning.

Receive for information finance department report FIN-03-26 regarding remuneration and expense paid to Council and appointees for 2025; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a supplemental memo containing a revised appendix to finance report FIN-03-26 to add the following sources of income and deductions to arrive at grand total gross and net compensation for salary, benefits, OMERS (voluntarily provided by councillors), and deductions, for the March 10, 2026 Council meeting. IN FAVOUR: (5): Councillor Kearns, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, and Mayor Meed Ward OPPOSED: (2): Councillor Sharman, and Councillor Bentivegna

Direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a supplemental memo containing a revised appendix to finance report FIN-03-26 to add the following sources of income and deductions to arrive at grand total gross and net compensation for salary, benefits, OMERS (voluntarily provided by councillors), and deductions, for the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Proceed into closed session on Thursday March 5, 2026 at 2:09 p.m. in accordance with the following provisions under the Municipal Act: Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Item 8.2; and Pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor – client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Items 12.2, 8.2 and 9.1.

Refer confidential legal advice regarding a breach of solicitor-client privileged information - Millcroft Golf Course (LLS-20-26) to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Approve the Downtown Parking Plan as attached as Appendix A to public works report PWS-05-26; and Endorse a phased implementation approach, prioritizing short-term, staff- led policy and program initiatives; and Endorse the advancement of targeted medium-term investments in parking technology and system improvements, subject to future budget approval; and Direct the Commissioner of Public Works to continue planning and monitoring conditions for longer-term, capital-intensive parking initiatives, including potential parking expansion, in a manner that ensures responsible stewardship of the Downtown Parking Reserve and supports the needs of existing businesses, customers, residents, and visitors; and Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to conduct a detailed financial analysis to confirm long-term affordability, reserve capacity and overall sustainability of the downtown parking system in order to support the potential expedited planning design and construction of a new parking off-street facility east of Brant Street and report back by Q3 to inform budget considerations regarding facility design and construction schedule for the Budget 2027, and undertake a feasibility study to support housing, commercial and public service uses (such as a fire station) on the same site, by Q2 2027.

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to conduct a detailed financial analysis to confirm long-term affordability, reserve capacity and overall sustainability of the downtown parking system in order to support the potential expedited planning design and construction of a new parking off- street facility east of Brant Street and report back by Q3 to inform budget considerations regarding facility design and construction schedule for the Budget 2027, and undertake a feasibility study to support housing, commercial and public service uses (such as a fire station) on the same site, by Q2 2027.

Add the following at the end of the amendment - "and undertake a feasibility study to support housing, commercial and public service uses (such as a fire station) on the same site, by Q2 2027."

Refer public works report PWS-06-26 regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Policy and pricing options to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Refer development and growth management report DGM-12-26 regarding New Site Plan Control By-law to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Refer development and growth management report DGM-11-26 regarding city land for affordable housing to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Refer development and growth management report DGM-13-26 regarding Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium at 4030 and 4050 Upper Middle Road to the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.

Adopt Amendment No. 8 to the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 (“OPA 8”), as provided in Appendix A of legislative services report LLS-13-26, to add policies to enable certain technical changes without a Plan amendment and to add policies to assist in the interpretation of the City’s Official Plans; and Adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Burlington Regional Official Plan, 1995 (“BROPA 2”), as provided in Appendix B of legislative services report LLS- 13-26, to add policies to enable certain technical changes without a Plan amendment; and Deem that OPA 8 and BROPA 2 are in compliance with The Planning Act; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-laws adopting OPA 8 and BROPA 2, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A and Appendix B of legislative services report LLS-13-26, respectively; and Approve the withdrawal of Subsection 12.2.2 m), in its entirety, from the BOP, 2020; and Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law to amend By-law No. 24-2018, being the adopting by-law for the BOP, 2020, to delete Subsection 12.2.2 m) in its entirety; and Authorize the Commissioner, Legal & Legislative Services/City Solicitor, or his designate, to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal of the withdrawal of Subsection 12.2.2 m) of the BOP, 2020; and Approve the proposed new delegations of authority provided in legislative services report LLS-13-26; and Enact the amending by-law substantially in the form attached as Appendix C to legislative services report LLS-13-26,

Receive and file the following 15 items, having been given due consideration by the Committee of the Whole.