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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
to waive section 45.2 of the Procedure By-law to allow all presentations today to extend beyond ten minutes.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Motion
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
to waive sections 42.6, to allow questions after a motion has been moved, and 42.9, to allow more than two speaking times per member.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Motion
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna · Opposed (1): Councillor Nisan
the July 19, 2024 Special Council agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Kearns Approve
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the Director of Transportation Services to suspend the 1am – 6am & 5-hour parking restrictions on residential streets, in all wards until August 31 st 2024 to help facilitate home remediation and cleanup efforts. On-street signage indicating posted restrictions and safety concerns will still be enforced accordingly. Enforcement relating to timed and paid parking in the Downtown Parking District will continue as normal.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Nisan Direct
Carried
the Acting Chief Financial Officer to establish a grant that funds up to $1000 to Burlington households that experienced flooding in their homes arising from the weather event occurring on July 15 th and 16 th , 2024 but who do not qualify for the Region of Halton Ex-gratia Grant, on such terms and conditions as determined by the Acting Chief Financial Officer, funded from the Severe Weather Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Direct
Carried
the City Clerk to accept items for the August 7th Special Council meeting pertaining to flood related matters.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Direct
Carried
Verbal update regarding the Burlington Flooding Event.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Nisan Receive
Carried
and file Information items, having been considered by Council
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Receive
Carried
and pass By-law Number 52-2024 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council at its meeting held July 19, 2024 being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Nisan Enact
Carried
11:00 a.m. (recessed), 11:07 a.m. (reconvened), 12:17 p.m. (recessed), 12:32 p.m. (reconvened) Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor 1:00 p.m. Councillor Kearns left the meeting at 12:17pm, returned at 12:45 p.m. Councillor Stolte left the meeting at 12:17 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Galbraith