Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee

Refuse the application for a zoning by-law amendment submitted by Greg Poole & Associates Inc. on behalf of Walker’s Mews Limited, for the establishment of a parking lot within a portion of the hydro corridor located at the southeast corner of Walker’s Line and Upper Middle Road.

Receive and file department of city building report PB-63-19 regarding official plan amendment and rezoning application for 2085 Pine Street.

and file clerks department report CL-12-19 providing Heritage Burlington Citizen Advisory Committee’s 2017/2018 annual report and objectives for 2019.

Direct the Executive Director of Capital Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation to report back on the Class B 1 costing for the new Skyway Community Centre based on the conceptual design as outlined in report capital works department report CW-48-19; and Direct the Executive Director of Capital Works to review the new Skyway Community Centre project for inclusion in the 2020 Capital Budget based on the estimated costing; and Direct the Office of the City Manager to seek any additional senior government and other funding opportunities for the new Skyway Community Centre should they arise.

Reinstate a non-voting ex-officio Council member on the Sound of Music Festival Board of Directors.

Direct the Director of Transportation Services to work with Councillor Kelvin Galbraith and the Aldershot Community in determining the most suitable location(s) to install rainbow crosswalks in the City of Burlington in recognition of Pride and inclusivity; and That the installation(s) be completed prior to Pride Month 2020. (SD-27-19)

Direct the Director of Finance to provide a funding commitment of $150,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to acquire and relocate a vintage steam engine and 2 passenger cars, with the expectation that future fundraising by the Friends of Freeman Station for this project be used to fully repay the city’s funding commitment; and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to write a letter confirming the city’s funding commitment to be included in the Friends of Freeman Station’s application package to the St. Lawrence Parks Commission to receive and relocate these items; and Request that the Friends of Freeman Station report back to Committee on the outcome of their application and associated fundraising plans; and Direct the City Manager to report back on a long term sustainable business plan for the Freeman Station and associated Rail assets.

and file transportation services department report TS-16-19 regarding traffic management strategies.

Approve the proposed relocation of Bingo Connection from 484 Plains Road East to 1881 Fairview Street as submitted in Appendix A in department of city building report PB-67-19.

the Downtown Streetscape Guidelines, using Option 3 amended to modify the heritage theme for the Mixed-use Commercial District from Burlington to Martha , included as Appendix A to department of city building report PB-62-19 dated July 2019; and Direct the Director of City Building to proceed with the next steps outlined in department of city building report PB-50-19 including updating the engineering / urban design detail standards to implement the Downtown Streetscape Guidelines; and Direct the City Manager to report back on the development of a multi-year downtown public realm infrastructure revitalization plan including opportunities for funding from the other levels of government; and Direct the Director of City Building to report back prior to construction on opportunities to install unit pavers at select intersections and potentially with funding from upper levels of government.

the City Manager and the Director of City Building to: Continue to work with the Halton Poverty Roundtable (part of the United Way) as part of their broader communication to residents about poverty; and Update the city’s website to provide information on how residents can assist those in need including donating money; and Prepare communication material for ward-specific newsletters with information for residents; and Continue to work with the Halton Regional Police to monitor panhandling on streets in the City; and Create a social media campaign to provide information to the public that will link to the information on the City website; and Provide information in an issue of the City Talk newsletter with in the next year that will also provide a link with how to get more information on the City website; and Report back to the Planning and Development Committee by Q3 2020 on what initiatives have been completed and what impact they have had.

a social media campaign to provide information to the public that will link to the information on the City website; and Provide information in an issue of the City Talk newsletter with in the next year that will also provide a link with how to get more information on the City website; and Report back to the Planning and Development Committee by Q3 2020 on what initiatives have been completed and what impact they have had.

back to the Planning and Development Committee by the end of 2019 on the possibility of a by-law that would target drivers donating money to panhandlers.

the Director of City Building to report back to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of October 8, 2019 with options to regulate operations related to Short-Term Accommodation rentals, including immediate, medium term and long-term options. (SD-28-19)

Direct the Director of City Building to amend Nuisance and Noise By-Law 19-2003 to include language that prohibits the use of air horns at all public events; and Direct the Director of Transportation, in partnership with Halton Regional Police Service to report back on the results of the Halton Regional Police Service’s blitz on excessively noisy moving vehicles this summer/fall.

Mayor's Office report MO-12-19 regarding green parking lot design guidelines to the Council meeting on September 23, 2019.

the Director of City Building to report back to the Planning and Development Committee on the land use development application and review process related to the proposed Nelson Quarry expansion, including but not limited to the following: summary of the process including decision points anticipated timeline for process steps roles and responsibilities of review agencies a summary of process and outcomes of the previous proposal for expansion a summary of any new provincial legislation related to aggregate resources (SD-29-19)

and file the following 2 items, having been given due consideration by the Planning and Development Committee.

Receive and file clerks department report CL-12-19 providing Heritage Burlington Citizen Advisory Committee’s 2017/2018 annual report and objectives for 2019.

Receive and file transportation services department report TS-16-19 regarding traffic management strategies.

Approve the Downtown Streetscape Guidelines, using Option 3 amended to modify the heritage theme for the Mixed-use Commercial District from Burlington to Martha, included as Appendix A to department of city building report PB-62-19 dated July 2019; and Direct the Director of City Building to proceed with the next steps outlined in department of city building report PB-50-19 including updating the engineering / urban design detail standards to implement the Downtown Streetscape Guidelines; and Direct the City Manager to report back on the development of a multi- year downtown public realm infrastructure revitalization plan including opportunities for funding from the other levels of government; and Direct the Director of City Building to report back prior to construction on opportunities to install unit pavers at select intersections and potentially with funding from upper levels of government.

Direct the City Manager and the Director of City Building to:  Continue to work with the Halton Poverty Roundtable (part of the United Way) as part of their broader communication to residents about poverty; and  Update the city’s website to provide information on how residents can assist those in need including donating money; and  Prepare communication material for ward-specific newsletters with information for residents; and  Continue to work with the Halton Regional Police to monitor panhandling on streets in the City; and Create a social media campaign to provide information to the public that will link to the information on the City website; and Provide information in an issue of the City Talk newsletter with in the next year that will also provide a link with how to get more information on the City website; and Report back to the Planning and Development Committee by Q3 2020 on what initiatives have been completed and what impact they have had.

Report back to the Planning and Development Committee by the end of 2019 on the possibility of a by-law that would target drivers donating money to panhandlers.

Direct the Director of City Building to report back to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of October 8, 2019 with options to regulate operations related to Short-Term Accommodation rentals, including immediate, medium term and long-term options. (SD-28-19)

Direct the City Manager to begin implementation of the following recommendations as listed below and develop an implementation dashboard with task, point agency and timelines, providing progress updates to council each month. Cutting Red Tape: 1. Establish a position at City Hall to act as our Chief of Business Development, serving as a primary outreach for attracting new businesses to Burlington, overseeing and expediting applications through the system and reporting progress and obstacles regularly to City Council and the City Manager via a monthly dashboard(See Appendix A for roles and responsibilities). 2. Develop and implement targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including timelines for processing business applications, for all staff in planning, building & development teams. 3. Streamline and optimize the zoning, site grading and Committee of Adjustment processes for faster execution and resolution, considering recommendations from industry professionals (see Appendix B). 4. Optimize the City of Burlington website with relevant, informative and easy-to-find content that is search-optimized and externally marketed in order to support businesses through their journey with us. 5. Implement improved customer service technology including a self- serve online portal for applicants including the ability to submit and check on the status of their applications. 6. Explore additional paid “Fast Track” options for rush projects and business applications in areas in addit

Refer Mayor's Office report MO-12-19 regarding green parking lot design guidelines to the Council meeting on September 23, 2019.

Direct the Director of City Building to report back to the Planning and Development Committee on the land use development application and review process related to the proposed Nelson Quarry expansion, including but not limited to the following:  summary of the process including decision points  anticipated timeline for process steps  roles and responsibilities of review agencies  a summary of process and outcomes of the previous proposal for expansion  a summary of any new provincial legislation related to aggregate resources (SD-29-19)

Receive and file the following 2 items, having been given due consideration by the Planning and Development Committee.