Clean Air Council

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CD-1 Rezoning: 1063-1075 Barclay Street

  • This report evaluates an application to rezone 1063-1075 Barclay Street to permit a 47-storey residential building with a total floor area of 30,646.4 sq. m (329,875 sq. ft.) and floor space ratio (FSR) of 19.10.
  • A total of 372 residential units are proposed, of which 285 are strata-titled residential and 87 are social housing units for City ownership.
  • The application meets the intent of the West End Community Plan and Rezoning Policy for the West End.
  • Staff recommend that the application be referred to a Public Hearing, with the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability to approve it, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix B.

CD-1 Rezoning: 3575-3655 Kaslo Street, 3580-3644 Slocan Street and 2755 East 21st Avenue

  • This report evaluates an application to rezone the site at 3575-3655 Kaslo Street, 3580-3644 Slocan Street and 2755 East 21st Avenue, to increase the building height to 16.5 m (54 ft.) to permit the development of a three-storey B.C. Children’s Hospital complex care transition facility which will replace the former Sunny Hill Health Centre currently on site.
  • The proposal also includes a 74-space childcare facility, expected to be retained by the owner. The CD-1 By-law will secure development rights up to those permitted under the existing RS-1 zoning (RS-1 (Residential) District), with the exception of allowing additional height to accommodate the program requirements of the complex care facility.
  • The application is enabled by the Renfrew-Collingwood Community Vision and seeks to deliver a unique complex care transition facility to support children and youth living with complex healthcare needs by providing care from multidisciplinary teams, assistance in navigating the health system, and training for caregivers and care providers.
  • Staff recommend that the application be referred to a Public Hearing, with the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability to approve it in principle, subject to the Public Hearing, and subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Appendix B.

CD-1 Rezoning: 5562-5688 Manson Street

  • This report evaluates an application to rezone 5562-5688 Manson Street to a CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District.
  • The proposal is for two 18-storey buildings, each above a six-storey podium, and a 37-space childcare facility.
  • The buildings consist of 392 secured rental residential units, of which 20% of the residential floor area would be secured as below-market rental (BMR) units.
  • The childcare facility is to be delivered turnkey to the City.
  • Proposed building heights are 56.0 m (183.7 ft.) for the north tower and 55.5 m (182.0 ft.) for the south tower, with additional height to accommodate an indoor rooftop amenity. A floor space ratio (FSR) of 6.0 is proposed.
  • The proposed uses and form of development are consistent with the intent of the Cambie Corridor Plan.
  • Staff recommend that the application be referred to a Public Hearing, with the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability to approve it in principle, subject to the Public Hearing, and conditions contained in Appendix B.

Tender Award – EICS 22-35 Skyway Community Centre

  • The existing Skyway Arena is a 22,000 square foot building originally constructed in 1974. Previous staff reports have demonstrated the demand for ice and the community interest in a multipurpose recreational facility in the south east of Burlington.
  • Council choose to proceed with an enhanced design of Skyway Arena which included an NHL size rink, six (6) dressing rooms, cold and warm viewing areas and two (2) community rooms with a walking track and to be designed and built to be a low carbon facility.
  • The building permit has been approved and project is scheduled to commence October 1, 2022, provided Council approve the revised project budget and overall financing proposal presented within EICS-15-22. The Skyway Community Centre project received three compliant bids.
  • The lowest compliant bid creates a funding shortfall of $7.11 million compared to the total project budget that was approved in April 2022 (EICS-03-22) of $32.3 million.
  • As per the Financial Matters section of this report staff are recommending that the additional amount of funding be provided from tax supported debt of $2 million, $4.7 million from the City’s infrastructure renewal reserve fund and $0.4 million from capital order BD0058, Corporate Accessibility Implementation Project.

Skeena Terrace Policy Statement

  • The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement of the Policy Statement contained in Appendix A to guide the redevelopment of the Skeena Terrace site, a 10.8 acre parcel located within the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood.
  • The Policy Statement contains guiding principles, objectives and policies related to: land use, density, height, tenant-first engagement, housing affordability, public benefits, transportation and mobility, sustainability and development phasing.
  • The Policy Statement is being presented for Council’s consideration and, if adopted, will provide a framework to inform a future rezoning application for the property.

Sandwich Town CIP Application, 3321-3327, 3331-3337, 3341- 3347 Bloomfield Road; Agent Jay Shanmugam (Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation) (Ward 2)

  • The proposed residential redevelopment located at 3321-3327, 3331-3337, 3341-3347 Bloomfield Road will provide an opportunity to improve the appearance of the area and create new housing units in the Sandwich CIP area. This development addresses the Sandwich CIP Urban Design Guidelines.
  • The incentive program application meets all of the eligibility criteria as identified in the Discussion section of this report.
  • There are sufficient funds in the Sandwich Community Development Plan Fund to provide the Development & Building Fees grant amount, which has been applied for by the applicant for this project with the Revitalization Grant portion funded through the municipal portion of the annual tax levy.
  • Administration recommends that the application request by the owner of 3321-3327, 3331-3337, 3341-3347 Bloomfield Road for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program be approved.

Climate Resilient Burlington: A plan for adapting to our warmer, wetter and wilder weather

  • The purpose of this report is to present Climate Resilient Burlington: A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather for approval.
  • As noted in more detail in EICS-02-22, while directly aligned with Focus Area 3, specifically “Develop Burlington’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan,” this report identifies risks and vulnerabilities associated with our warmer, wetter and wilder weather and as such will have impacts on all focus areas.

Major Transit Station Areas – Area Specific Plans Planning Study update

The purpose of this staff report is to:

  • provide an update on the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Area-Specific Plan (ASP) Project and its deliverables;
  • share the findings of the MTSA ASP Planning Study, prepared by Dillon Consulting;
  • provide an update on associated technical studies; and,
  • identify the next steps required to complete the project.

GO investment corridor economic vision

  • Burlington currently has a limited supply of greenfield land for development and has an opportunity to focus future growth around each of Burlington’s three GO stations.
  • The City of Burlington is developing Area Specific Plans (ASPs) for areas around the three GO Stations known as Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs).
  • The three MTSAs represent a significant opportunity for Burlington’s growth from a residential, employment, and transportation perspective. The MTSAs provide the potential to create complete communities, expand the tax base, and provide a destination for employment growth for future generations.
  • The MTSA developments will increase transit usage and help to make Burlington a destination while lowering carbon emissions.
  • Burlington Economic Development has been working with the City of Burlington to develop an employment vision for the MTSAs and an implementation plan that positions us to expand our tax base through employment attraction and branding opportunities, as well as ensuring we continue to retain key industrial employers and other employment uses associated with the MTSAs.
  • This economic vision for the three MTSAs has been undertaken through the GO Investment Corridor Project.

Recommendation report for Zoning By-law amendment at 4063 Upper Middle Road

  • The subject lands are known as 4063 Upper Middle Road and are adjacent to open space associated with the Shoreacres Creek Valley which is located immediately adjacent to the subject lands on the east side.
  • An application has been made to amend the City’s Zoning By-law to change the zoning of the subject lands from a Development (D) Zone to a Residential High-Density Zone with a site-specific exception (RH3-508) to permit the development of an 8-storey residential building with 32 units, and ‘Open Space Zone (O2)’ to protect the natural heritage features associated with the adjacent watercourse.
  • Planning Staff have reviewed the application in the context of the applicable policy framework.
  • The development is consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the policies of A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Halton Region’s Official Plan, the City’s Official Plan (1997, as amended) and the City of Burlington New Official Plan (2020).
  • Technical and public comments received for this application have been considered in the evaluation of the proposed development.
  • As such, Planning Staff are recommending approval of the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the subject lands.

Recommendation report for Zoning By-law amendment for 5030-5045 Tico Creek Common

  • The purpose of this report is to recommend approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for lands municipally known as 5030, 5035, 5045 & 5040 Tico Creek Common, (formerly 1215 Appleby Line) to permit an increase in the maximum building floor area as well as to expand retail store permissions for the two (2) proposed 1-storey buildings on the west side of the site.

COVID emergency response summary wrap-up

The City of Burlington has faced emergencies before; yet none with the significant impact on staff and the community. Our new reality is a world with COVID; we have adapted and adopted to working in this environment. Through the efforts and determination of Council and City management and staff, the City of Burlington continued to deliver services. The results of the 2021 community survey revealed a 95% satisfaction rating with the overall quality of services in the City; a testament to City staff’s commitment throughout this difficult period.

2023 budget framework

  • This report provides Council with the preliminary framework and related parameters on which staff will prepare the 2023 proposed budget for consideration by the new 2022-2026 City Council.
  • The framework presented in this report will outline principles that have been recognized by Council as important policy decisions, as well as highlight the Multi-year Budget Simulation which has been developed to model tax impacts for the next 5 years.

Award of Contractor for Town Hall Bundled Mechanical Renovations Request for Tender T-083-22

The following are key points for consideration with respect to this report:

  • The Town hall’s HVAC system is comprised of 52 Heat Pumps and Make-Up Air Handling Unit (MUA) and are original equipment. All are at their end of life and require replacement. Request for Tender (T-083-22) to replace all equipment was issued in May 2022.
  • Staff recommending that the contract be awarded to LCD Mechanical at a cost of $1,635,484.03 (including tax).
  • The new HVAC equipment is necessary to maintain existing service levels within the facility and are an integral part of the low carbon design approach to equipment replacement contributing significantly to the reduction of GHG emissions in the facility.

Award of Contractor for Bundled Arenas Heat Recovery and Dehumidification Replacement Request for Tender T-088

The following are key points for consideration with respect to this report:
• The dehumidification units are at their end of life and require replacement.
• The new design and integration of a heat recovery system will utilize the waste heat from the refrigeration operations at both arenas and contribute to our net zero goals.
• The heat recovery and dehumidification replacement projects for the two arenas have a combined budget of $4,829,084.00 for the projects inclusive of construction, design and engineering, and project management costs.
• The three dehumidifiers which were tendered (T-078-22) and awarded separately is included as a Cash Allowance in tender T-088-22.
• The new equipment and design is an integral part of the low carbon design approach to equipment replacement and will contribute significantly to the reduction of GHG emissions in both facilities.

Fire Master Plan (2022)

  • The 2022 Fire Master Plan (FMP) is provided at the request of Council “develop a Fire Master Plan to support the growth and change within the city.” (Vision to Focus, 2019)
  • The primary objective of the FMP is to present a comprehensive analysis of the City of Burlington Fire Protection Service community needs and circumstances.
  • The FMP is a complementary document to the recently approved Community Risk Assessment (CRA) (BFD-02-22) that outlines community fire risk priorities.
  • These documents provide valuable data and information to allow staff and council to make informed decisions about the existing and long-term service delivery needs of the Burlington Fire Department (BFD).
  • Understanding that some of the recommendations require financial investment, the implementation schedule will be phased in subject to annual operating and capital budget constraints and prioritization with other corporate priorities allowing for future planning.

Corporate Energy & Emissions Management Plan progress report

  • This report presents data on energy and greenhouse gas emissions from corporate operations in 2021, including a comparison to 2020 and 2018 (baseline).
  • The method of presenting the data (Appendix A) is consistent with Ontario Regulation 507/18 which requires municipalities to report and publish energy consumption data and greenhouse gas emissions annually.
  • Also included is an update to the measures identified in the Corporate Energy and Emissions Management Plan (CEEMP) that was approved by Council in July 2019.

Park Provisioning Master Plan – progress report

  • To provide Council with an overview of the status of the Park Provisioning Master Plan and an insight into what to expect as a final deliverable, this Council report ES-05-22 contains a summary of work to date included as Appendix A – Park Provisioning Master Plan Progress Report.
  • This progress report provides a summary of background context and analysis completed to date. Further analysis and refinement will continue and be incorporated into the final document.
  • This progress report includes a summary of the legislative context guiding parkland acquisition within the City of Burlington and outlines existing challenges and opportunities such as parcel fragmentation and changing trends that influence parkland dedication and acquisition.
  • Parkland service level comparisons across 18 different Canadian municipalities have been included in this report. The municipalities provide a cross section of locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and Canada.
  • The parkland supply methodology and service level sections outline different methods to calculate parkland service levels and the components of the proposed parkland dedication methodology.
  • The proposed methodology focuses on parkland walkability, functions to assess the requirement of parkland dedication, and several additional contextual metrics to consider.
  • By testing different methodologies within different contexts, it will be possible to create a unique set of criteria for different geographic areas of Burlington. This progress report also introduces functional analysis assessment as a method to help determine parkland dedication as well as potential recreational needs.
  • A review of Burlington’s parks classification system is included along with preliminary changes to the parks classification system with consideration given to the anticipated growth and redevelopment of the City. New park classification types are proposed to be more reflective of increased urban growth as forecast to 2041.
  • Overall, this progress report provides a preliminary analysis of current service levels for review. Feedback received will be used to refine a parkland acquisition methodology.

Burloak grade separation and Drury Lane pedestrian bridge update

  • The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of the Burloak Grade Separation and Drury Lane Pedestrian Bridge construction projects.
  • Burloak Drive and the Drury Lane Pedestrian Bridge are vital links in our transportation network.
  • As outlined in this report, it is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations for and execute separate agreements for the cost sharing, delivery and maintenance of the projects, with such agreements having content satisfactory to the Director of Engineering Services and in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel.
  • The agreement respecting the Burloak Grade Separation would include provision for a full 12–month closure of Burloak Drive.

Climate Emergency – Bylaw and Policy Updates Applicable to New Buildings

This report recommends changes to the Building By-law and the Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings that advance three Council priorities for new construction under the Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) and the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy: Energy Use and Carbon Emissions (CEAP Big Move 4); Resilient Buildings; and, Embodied Carbon (CEAP Big Move 5). These changes also consolidate green building requirements in the by-law, reducing complexity and process for applicants and staff. By approving in principle the by-law changes for 2025 Council sends a clear signal to industry on what the future Building By-law will require, while allowing time for designers and suppliers to adapt, and for staff to make final adjustments if necessary.

These changes for new multifamily and commercial buildings:

  • Achieve Council’s climate emergency goal of zero emissions heating and hot water in new buildings by 2025
  • Require filtered outdoor air in new buildings beginning in 2023, helping to protect residents from the health impacts traffic- and wildfire-related air pollution
  • Require cooling for new multifamily homes beginning in 2025, helping to protect residents from the health impacts of heat, air pollution, and noise
  • Introduce the first whole-building embodied carbon building by-law requirements in North America to begin reducing carbon emissions from materials and construction by 2025, on the path to Council’s climate emergency goal of a 40% reduction by 2030
  • Encourage sustainable, healthy, and ‘circular’ materials and construction
  • Streamline green buildings policy and process for both applicants and staff.

A summary of the proposed changes can be found in the Strategic Analysis section of this report, and the full proposed changes are provided in Appendices A, B, C, D, and G (where Appendix D and G are redline versions).