City of Burlington
Regular Meeting of Council No. 16-14
Minutes
Date of Meeting: / Monday, June 9, 2014Place of Meeting: / Council Chambers, Level 2, City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: / Mayor Rick Goldring and Councillors Rick Craven, Marianne Meed Ward, John Taylor, Jack Dennison, Paul Sharman and Blair Lancaster
Staff Present: / Patrick Moyle, Scott Stewart, Mike Spicer, Jackie Isada, Andrea Holland, Amir Aazam and Roxanne Gosse
Proclamations:
Itabashi Month / June 2014Sports Week / June 17-22, 2014
National Tourism Week / June 16-20, 2014
Motion to Confirm Council Meeting Minutes:
86. / Moved by: / Councillor CravenSeconded by: / Councillor Taylor
Confirm the minutes of the following meeting (s) of Council
Regular meeting of Council No. 14-14 held Tuesday, May 20, 2014 and special meeting of Council No. 15-14 held Monday, May 26, 2014.MOTION CARRIED
Declarations of Interest: None.
Delegations:
Approval of changes to the Burlington Transit Advisory Committee (BTAC)
Related to Item CL-7-14
Ken Woodruff, BurlingtonGreen Transportation Committee, expressed support for the establishment of an Integrated Transportation Advisory (ITAC) Committee and provided some suggestions for the terms of reference. Woodruff asked that the City determine why the current BTAC became ineffective and why transit is included only as a part of ITAC, while other transportation advisory committees continue to exist outside ITAC.Doug Brown, Burlington for Accessible Sustainable Transit, asked that Council reconsider their decision and choose Option B which is to revise the BTAC mandate and committee composition and report back in 2015. Brown expressed disappointment that BTAC was not consulted in major transit issues and advice from the committee was not utilized. Brown stated that ITAC has merit but there is no reason to sunset BTAC.
Consideration of Recommendations from Standing Committees:
Development & Infrastructure Committee meeting of May 26, 2014APPROVAL OF INCREASED LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR WINTER CONTROL
OPERATIONS
Approve an increased level of service for sidewalk snow removal on
Centennial Bikeway, Beachway and North Hydro Corridor, through the addition of one contracted unit at an annual cost of $48,000; and
Approve an increased level of service for parking lay-by snow removal,
through the addition of one contracted unit at an annual cost of $30,000.
(RPM-05-14)
APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYMENT LAND CONVERSION REQUEST ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Endorse the proposed Employment Land Conversion Request Assessment process, as described in Section 5.2 of PB-18-14 which establishes a deadline of August 1, 2014 for the submission of an employment land conversion request; and
Direct the Director of Planning and Building to prepare Draft Employment Land Policy Directions by third quarter of 2014 for Council endorsement to complete the suite of policy directions related to the Official Plan Review Employment Lands Study; and that subject to Council endorsement, that these directions be referenced as part of conducting the Employment Land Conversion Request Assessment; and
Direct the Director of Planning and Building to provide an Assessment of Employment Land Conversion Requests, as described in Section 5.2 of PB-18-14 to Council in first quarter of 2015. (PB-18-14)
RECEIPT OF FINAL MOBILITY HUBS OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS STUDY AND NEXT STEPS
Receive the Final Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints Study, May 2014,prepared by Brook McIlroy for the purpose of informing policy directions for the City’s Official Plan review; and
Authorize the Director of Planning to provide an Official Plan Review Policy Directions Report, which considers the findings of the Final Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints Study.(PB-54-14)
APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS FOR 1325, 1331 PLAINS ROAD EAST AND 1025 GLENDOR AVENUE
Approve Amendment No. 95 to the City of Burlington Official Plan to modify the policies of the Mixed Use Corridor (General) designation on a site specific basis for the properties located at 1325, 1331 Plains Road East and 1025 Glendor Avenue; and
Approve the application by Ramsay Planning Inc, 11508 First Line, Moffat, ON, L0P 1J0, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Halton, to modify the Official Plan policies of the Mixed Use Corridor (General), to allow the development of thirteen townhouse units; and
Instruct the City Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 95 as contained in Appendix I of planning and building department report PB-52-14; and
Approve the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by RamsayPlanning Inc, 11508 Fire Line, Moffat, ON, L0P 1J0, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Halton; and
Enact and pass Zoning By-law 2020.345 attached as Appendix II to planning andbuilding department report PB-52-14 to rezone the lands at 1325, 1331 Plains Road East and 1025 Glendor Avenue from MXG and R3.1 to MXG-450; and
Certify that By-law 2020.345 conforms to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington, upon completion by the applicant of the following:
1. Execution of a Standard Residential Development Agreement.
(PB-52-14)
A Recorded Vote was requested by Mayor Goldring on the above recommendation resulting in the following:
IN FAVOUR: / Councillors Craven, Meed Ward, Taylor, Dennison, Sharman, Lancaster and Mayor Goldring
(7 in favour, 0 opposed)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF ZONING BY-LAW 2020 AMENDMENT TO PERMIT MEDICAL
MARIHUANA PRODUCTION IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Approve the amendment to Zoning By-law 2020 to permit medical marihuana facilities in industrial zones subject to specific regulations; and
Enact By-law 2020.344 attached as Appendix A to report PB-45-14.
(PB-45-14)
APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE BURLINGTON TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Approve Option A to sunset the existing Burlington Transit Advisory Committee andestablish an Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee; and
Instruct staff to report back in the 3rd quarter of 2014 with a terms of reference andcommittee composition for the Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee. (CL-7-14)
NINE ITEMS FOR RECEIPT:
Receive and file the following nine items, having been given due consideration by the Development and Infrastructure Committee:
- Presentation provided by Andrea Wen, Senior Planner regarding Final Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints Study. (PB-54-14)
- Presentation provided by Anne McIlroy, Principal - Brook McIlroy Inc., regarding Final Mobility Hubs Opportunities and Constraints Study. (PB-54-14)
- Presentation provided by Rebecca Tannihill, Planner, regarding a
proposed Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendments for 1325, 1331 Plains Road East and 1025 Glendor Avenue. (PB-52-14)
- Presentation provided by Mr. Shaxon, representing Enertopia, regarding planning and building report PB-45-14 on proposed zoning by-law 2020 amendment to permit medical marihuana production in industrial zones.
(PB-45-14)
- Correspondence from resident, Walter Mulkewich, regarding changes to the Burlington Transit Advisory Committee. (CL-7-14)
- Correspondence from Ruth Victor, Ruth Victor and Associates, regarding approval of official plan review recommending an assessment approach for employment land conversion requests. (PB-18-14)
- Burlington Executive Airport Update #14. (DI-12-14)
- Presentation provided by Cathy Robertson, Director Roads and Parks Maintenance, Mary Battaglia, Manager of Field Services – Parks, Jeff Black, Manager of Field Services – Roads and Phil Antoniow, Manager of Program Development, regarding proposed improvements for winter control operations. (RPM-05-14)
- Confidential Appendix A to report CM-7-14 regarding approval of plan of implementation for the creation of the new Burlington Economic Development Corporation Incorporated Structure and Board. (CM-7-14)
Community & Corporate Services Committee meeting of May 27, 2014
APPROVAL of A municipal funding agreement for the transfer of federal gas tax funding
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Municipal Funding Agreement (MFA) with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), for a period of ten (10) years, from 2014 to 2024; and
Direct the City Clerk to prepare a bylaw to ratify the agreement. (F-27-14)
APPROVAL OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL ELECTION JOINT COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE WITH THE REGION OF HALTON
Approve the draft terms of reference attached as Appendix A to clerks department report CL-12-14 establishing a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2014 Municipal Election with the Region of Halton, City of Burlington, Town of Oakville, Town of Milton and Town of Halton Hills.
(CL-12-14)
APPROVAL OF THE SWIMMING POOL RENTAL RATE REALIGNMENT STRATEGY
Approve the swimming pool rental rate realignment strategy, to be in effect for the Fall of 2015, inclusive of the rate subsidy and premiums as outlined in parks and recreation department report PR-10-14; and
Approve the implementation of the consistent 5% capital surcharge for all swimming pool hourly rental rates within the inventory as outlined in parks and recreation department report PR-10-14. (PR-10-14)
APPROVAL OF THE MULTIPURPOSE AND AUDITORIUM ROOM RATE REALIGNMENT STRATEGY
Approve the multipurpose room rate realignment strategy, to be in effect July 1, 2015, inclusive of the rate subsidy and premiums as outlined in parks and recreation department report PR-17-14; and
Approve the implementation of a consistent 5% capital surcharge for all multipurpose room hourly rental rates within the inventory as outlined in parks and recreation department report PR-17-14. (PR-17-14)
APPROVAL OF THE 2014 CITY OF BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
The following amendment was moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Sharman:
Amend Item F-21-14 of the Community and Corporate Services Committee Meeting No.11-14, regarding the development charges for the City of Burlington by adding in the words “as amended” after the words “May 13, 2014”.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
Approve the City of Burlington 2014 Development Charges Background
Study dated May 13, 2014, as amended (under separate cover) under section 10 of theDevelopment Charges Act, 1997; and
Approve the capital project listings set out in Appendices B and C of the City of Burlington 2014 Development Charges Background Study dated May
13, 2014 subject to the annual review during the capital budget process;
and
Direct the Director of Finance to ensure that the future excess capacity
identified in the City of Burlington 2014 Development Charges Background Study dated May 13, 2014, be paid for by development charges or other similar charges; and
Approve the proposed Development Charges By-law with an effective date of July 1, 2014; and
Declare no further public meetings are required in accordance with Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997; and
Approve the Development Charges Policies contained in Appendix A to finance department report F-21-14 with an effective date of July 1, 2014; and
Repeal By-law 49-2009 and the related development charges policies
effective July 1, 2014; and
Recommend Council bring forward to Regional Council a direction for Regional Development Charge policies on lot coverage relief, demolition credits and residential deferral agreement to align with the City’s proposed policies for development which supports economic prosperity and intensification in Halton. (F-21-14)
REFERRAL OF THE COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
Refer the Code of Conduct attached as Appendix A to clerks department report CL-11-14 to the City Clerk; and
Direct the City Clerk to engage the services of an Integrity Commissioner to review the draft Code of Conduct document and facilitate a session with Council to prepare a final document at a meeting to be scheduled with the incoming 2014-2018 Council. (CL-11-14)
Eleven Items for Receipt:
Receive and file the following eleven items, having been given due consideration by the Community and Corporate Services Committee:- Report providing the financial status as at March 31, 2014. (F-26-14)
- Report providing an update on the implementation of the Corporate Management System. (CM-6-14)
- Report providing information regarding Water Street land parcels.
(L-12-14)
- Presentation by Ann Marie Coulson, Manager of Financial Planning and Taxation and Andrew Grunda, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the report recommending approval of the 2014 City of Burlington Development Charges. (F-21-14)
- City of Burlington 2014 Development Charges Background Study dated May 13, 2014 regarding the report recommending approval of the 2014 City of Burlington Development Charges. (F-21-14)
- Correspondence from Dennis H. Wood, Wood Bull Barristers & Solicitors regarding the report recommending approval of the 2014 City of Burlington Development Charges. (F-21-14)
- Correspondence from Blair Smith, representing Burlington Waterfront Committee regarding the report providing information regarding Water Street land parcels. (L-12-14)
- Correspondence from Janice Connell, resident ward 2, regarding the report providing information regarding Water Street land parcels.
(L-12-14)
- Correspondence from Deedee Davies, representing Burlington Waterfront Committee, regarding the report providing information regarding Water Street land parcels. (L-12-14)
- Delegation material from Gary Scobie, representing Burlington Waterfront Committee, regarding the report providing information regarding Water Street land parcels. (L-12-14)
- Memorandum from Kim Phillips, General Manager, Community and Corporate Services regarding a Strategic Plan process update.
(CCS-9-14)
Audit Committee meeting of May 28, 2014
Quorum was not met and the meeting was adjourned. All items will be considered at a Special Audit Committee meeting on June 16, 2014, commencing at 11:30 a.m.
Motion to Adopt Recommendations from Standing Committees:
87. / Moved by: / Councillor CravenSeconded by: / Councillor Lancaster
Adopt the following reports:
Development and Infrastructure Committeemeeting of May 26, 2014 / Report No. 7-14
As presented
Community and Corporate Services Committee
meeting of May 27, 2014 / Report No. 11-14
As amended
Audit Committee
Meeting of May 28, 2014 / Report No. 2-14
As presented
MOTION CARRIED
88. / Moved by: / Councillor Taylor
Seconded by: / Councillor Meed Ward
ENDORSEMENT OF NOMINATION OF MAYOR GOLDRING TO ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Endorse the nomination of Mayor Rick Goldring to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors on the Large Urban Caucus (LUC); andSubmit the completed nomination form to the AMO Head Office by June 20, 2014 to qualify Mayor Rick Goldring as a nominee for election to the AMO Board of Directors for the 2014/2016 term. (ADM-8-14)
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to Receive and File Council Information Packages:
89. / Moved by: / Councillor CravenSeconded by: / Councillor Taylor
Receive and file the following Information Packages, having been prepared and distributed to Council:
May 23 and May 30, 2014MOTION CARRIED
Motion to Receive and File Items Received by Council:
90. / Moved by: / Councillor LancasterSeconded by: / Councillor Meed Ward
Receive and file the following items, having been considered by Council:
Memorandum dated June 4, 2014 from Ann Marie Coulson, Manager of Financial Planning and Taxation regarding the 2014 Background Study and related report recommending approval of the 2014 City of Burlington Development Charges. (Related to F-21-14)Memorandum dated June 6, 2014 from Ann Marie Coulson, Manager of Financial Planning and Taxation regarding the 2014 Background Study and related report recommending approval of the 2014 City of Burlington Development Charges. (Related to F-21-14)
Letter dated June 5, 2014 from Ruth Victor, Ruth Victor & Associates, regarding an Official Plan Review recommending an assessment approach for employment land conversion requests. (Related to PB-18-14)
Correspondence dated June 9, 2014 from Ken Woodruff, Burlington Green Transportation Committee, regarding changes to the Burlington Transit Committee. (Related to CL-7-14)
MOTION CARRIED
Consideration of By-laws:
91. / Moved by: / Councillor TaylorSeconded by: / Councillor Lancaster
Enact and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below:
By-law No. / Title45-2014 / A by-law to authorize the execution of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Files: 115-01, 415-14 (F-27-12)
46-2014 / A by-law approving the 2014 City of Burlington Development Charges.
File: 460-01 (F-21-14)
47-2014 / A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 95 to modify policies on a site specific basis of the “Mixed Use Corridors – General Policies” to permit townhouses that are not part of a larger mixed use development at 1325, 1331 Plains Road East and 1025 Glendor Avenue, Ward 2.
Files: 505-3/13 and 520-05/13 (PB-52-14)
48-2014 / A by-law to amend Parking By-law 86-2007, as amended, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic.
File: 750-10-15 (SD-15-14, TS-5-14, DA-18-14, DA-19-14, TS-7-14, DA-20-14)
2020.344 / A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, to permit medical marijuana facilities in industrial zones subject to specific regulations.
Files: 520-03-02/14 (PB-45-14)
2020.345 / A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020, as amended, to rezone lands at 1325, 1331 Plains Road East and 1025 Glendor Avenue to facilitate 13 townhouses, Ward 2.
Files: 505-03/13 and 520-05/13 (PB-52-14)
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting:
92. / Moved by: / Councillor LancasterSeconded by: / Councillor Meed Ward
Enact and pass Bylaw Number 49-2014, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, June 9, 2014, being read a first, second and third time.
MOTION CARRIEDMotion to Adjourn
93. / Moved by: / Councillor LancasterSeconded by: / Councillor Meed Ward
Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Time: 7:35 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Andrea Holland
Deputy Clerk / Rick Goldring
Mayor
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