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It’s a summer full of activity at Burlington Public Library
Enjoy some great summer activities
Doc* Side (June 17 to Aug. 26); Exam Cram Study Hall
Strawberry Social by the Lake: July 1 (June 18 to 25); One Book One Burlington 2014 Reveal
Joseph Brant Day Festival: August 2 (June 25) and more.
Japanese Culture Day: August 24
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Spring 2014 Burlington and Itabashi, Japan, Celebrate
25 Years of Twinning 4
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Many events are planned to
celebrate the 25th anniversary
of the twinning of Burlington
and Itabashi in 2014:
May 14 to 25
25th Anniversary trip to Itabashi and
tour of Japan
Month of June
City declares June as Itabashi Month
June 9 to July 9
School art exchange at the
Burlington Art Centre
Former mayors Roly Bird, Burlington, and Keizo Kurihara, Itabashi, sign the
twinning agreement for Burlington and Itabashi, Japan, in January 1990. June 12 to 15
An official delegation from Itabashi,
Japan visits Burlington. The Itabashi
Flag is raised at City Hall
Burlington and Significant events throughout the 25-
year relationship have included a visit June 13
Itabashi, Japan from, and performance by, the Burlington
Itabashi art and armor exhibit opening
at the Burlington Art Centre
Celebrate 25 Years of Teen Tour Band and the annual Sakura
Festival in honour of the cherry tree June 17 and 18
Twinning blossoms. An annual donation by
The Burlington Footnotes performance
at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Japanese philanthropist Taroo Enomoto
The City of Burlington and the City of
has amounted to more than $30,000 July 27 to Aug. 8
Itabashi, Japan, are celebrating the 25th ESL (English as a second language)
in support to Burlington charities, in
anniversary of the twinning agreement exchange students from Itabashi,
addition to the Enomoto Rhododendron
signed in 1989 by Burlington Mayor Roly Japan, visit Burlington
Garden at Paletta Lakefront Park.
Bird and Itabashi Mayor Keizo Kurihara.
Sept. 20
The agreement was to “foster mutual The City of Burlington’s Mundialization Ikebana (flower arranging)
understanding in such areas as culture, Committee and the City of Itabashi are demonstration at Burlington Public
education, politics, history, recreation, responsible for the accomplishments Library – Central Branch
sport, business industry and service.” of the past 25 years. Their efforts have Oct. 6
showcased Japanese culture to the citizens Sushi making demonstration at
Over the past 25 years, this twinning
of Burlington and Canadian culture to the Burlington Public Library – Central Branch
has helped shape the City of Burlington.
citizens of Itabashi, offering an opportunity Oct. 25
From student exchange programs to the
for citizens in both cities to share in great Shodo (calligraphy) demonstration at
iconic cherry trees in Spencer Smith
memories, such as fireworks, naming Burlington Public Library – Central Branch
Park, many residents have benefited
ceremonies and contributions to the
from the relationship with Itabashi. This Nov. 29
shaping of both cities. E-tegami seminar (picture cards) at
relationship has grown through regular
visits, official delegations, gift exchanges Burlington Public Library – Central
www.burlington.ca/mund Branch
and festivals and events.
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Staff Profile: Bruce Laing
Fire Captain, Burlington Fire Department
27-year Fire Captain Bruce Laing interacting with the public and sharing Bruce says giving blood is a passion,
is tough to forget. camaraderie with his fellow firefighters. and that he will never stop doing it. He
encourages everyone to give blood, even if
For 16 years now, Burlington Fire Captain Bruce began his career as a volunteer
they do not believe they are eligible.
Bruce Laing has received an annual firefighter in 1976 in Lake Louise, Alta.,
Christmas card from a family he rescued and in Whistler, B.C. He had a full-time Bruce’s altruism in his volunteer work and
from a farmhouse on Christmas Eve after job in maintenance at a local hotel, and career choice has paid off with what some
their chimney caught fire. volunteered for the fire department in might consider good karma. In 1998, he
his spare time. For two-and-a-half years and his wife were living in a three-storey
He also got a letter of thanks from an in Whistler, he lived at the fire station, townhouse, which was a challenge for his
elderly woman who suffered from cancer getting free room and board in exchange for wife, Marietta, who had health-related
and severe arthritis. He had helped her into responding to emergency calls. mobility issues.
a hospital bed in her home after receiving
a 911 call that the she was in extreme pain In the mid 1980s, the Milton native wanted His wife called him in tears one day. He
and could not move. to come home to be with his family. He thought maybe their dog had been struck by
applied to fire departments and was hired a car. Instead, they had won a home lottery,
Bruce appreciates the gratitude that people in Burlington. He’s been here ever since, and were able to build a custom bungalow
express for his sacrifices and those of his working his way up to the rank of captain. for Marietta with the proceeds.
fellow firefighters.
Bruce gave blood 200 times As Bruce prepares to retire, he has many
Bruce would tell you that the work of a plans that include volunteer work and
firefighter is sometimes dangerous, and Bruce also works part-time as a certified travel, including a visit to the Hoover Dam
sometimes heart-wrenching. There is death, home inspector, a job he intends to continue and the Grand Canyon.
grief and tragedy. after retiring from the fire department this
year. He is a blood donor, and has given With all those adventures coming soon, Bruce
But there is also satisfaction. A 27-year blood more than 200 times since the age of is sure to keep giving to the community,
veteran of the Burlington Fire Department, 16. Bruce is carrying on a family tradition: As whether it’s blood donations or his time.
Bruce says he loves his job, and helping a teenager, he and his brother helped their Burlington will remember all the work Bruce
people in emergency situations. He enjoys dad with blood donor clinics. has done to make this a better place to be.
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Making Local Government More Responsive Than Ever
The City has launched an online service
request and mobile application that makes
it easier for people to identify, report Encouraging Residents to Report Online
and track service requests in Burlington. Each spring, Burlington streets are
Potholes requests were the first type of dimpled with pot-shaped holes that
maintenance request the City accepted.
cause inconvenience and could be
The City has added traffic and pedestrian hazardous.
signal repair; traffic and street sign
And while the City’s roads and parks
repair; and street light maintenance to
maintenance team helps keep roads
the list. The City’s website will feature a
safe for travel by filling potholes
service request map that displays all of
these repairs and their status. Visit www. wherever they find them, motorists
burlington.ca and click on “I Want To…” to also have a role to play.
find the options. (Online graffiti reporting Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians
will be available in June.) are encouraged to report potholes
The new application is part of the City’s online at www.burlington.ca/
increased online customer service through pothole, when it is safe to do so. Responding to a request to fill a pothole are
the ongoing e-Government program. city roads and parks maintenance staff Jeff
www.burlington.ca/pothole Black, Jak Santos, Chris Bedini and Tom Paglia.
www.burlington.ca/egov
City Changes How it Plans for, Delivers and Monitors City Services
As part of our efforts to keep Burlington Changing how tax dollars There are 50 public and internal services
one of the best places to live in Canada, are invested that have been identified within the
the City is making major changes to the service portfolio.
way it plans for, delivers and monitors the
Essentially, investments will be made
services provided to the community.
to services such as Animal Control;
Governments are increasingly being Road and Sidewalk Maintenance; Winter
called upon to make difficult decisions Maintenance; Transit Service; Parks and
among competing priorities and to deliver Open Space Maintenance; Fire Protection;
and demonstrate value in the services and Recreation.
they provide.
Each service will have a specific person,
The aim of the changes underway is to have identified as the service owner, who is
the City operate more like a business, with One of the changes is how the City responsible for overseeing delivery of the
the resident–or customer–at the centre will prepare and evaluate the annual service.
of the City’s service delivery process. The budget. Instead of the existing method
of allocating budgets to a broad basket Each year, Council, staff and the
bottom line is to ensure that Burlington
of programs within each municipal community will be able to see exactly how
residents get the services they need and
department, the City is developing what’s much money has been invested into each
want, as well as getting value for the tax
called service-based budgeting. service and how much of that service has
dollars spent delivering those services.
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been delivered. This will help with the to the root of the amount of the services The process, itself, involves a critical review
difficult decisions around increasing or provided, how efficiently they have been of how services are being delivered, the
decreasing service levels and how much to delivered, and the effectiveness and value steps in the process, what is and isn’t
invest in each service. of each service. working, and how the service delivery can
be improved or streamlined.
The framework for the new budgeting Customer satisfaction surveys will help
methodology was approved by City Council provide answers to the questions. The new For example, a series of questions might
in May 2013. Staff has done much work to budget and accountability process will also be: Is it possible to make better use of
get the changes ready for the new budget allow for meaningful public input into the technology to streamline both internal
process that will begin in 2015. budget process and allow City Council to processes and to deliver services to the
make informed decisions regarding whether public? Are there gains that can be made
The changes taking place go far beyond
specific services need to be enhanced, that would benefit citizens? Can citizens
simply altering the way the City’s annual
maintained at current levels, reduced or be given the opportunity to have more
budget is structured. They also look at
eliminated entirely. It will also identify any interactions with the City online rather
how well the service was delivered, what
new services that might be needed. than waiting “in line” at City Hall? If so, can
impact a service has on taxpayers, and how
city staff then be refocused elsewhere to
satisfied people are with each service. The Overall, the goal is to ensure citizens are
offer services where personal attention is
City is using Results-Based Accountability to getting good value for their municipal tax
really needed?
understand the impact of services. dollars.
The business process management tool also
In addition to the investment into each
Ensuring that investment allows for collaboration between service
service through the budget process, the
creates value owners in areas where interests overlap.
new system will also be set up to evaluate
This way, different service owners can work
the use of human resources, machinery
together on a continuous improvement
and materials. Each service owner
initiative to review the processes used to
will be empowered and encouraged to
deliver a service to the community.
determine if there are more efficient ways
of delivering the service. As an example, As an example, the service owner
transit routes and the frequency of bus responsible for the Recreation service can
service on particular routes can be altered, work with the service owner responsible
depending on the demand for services in for the Sport service to provide enhanced
each area of the city. alignment between the City’s recreational
Results-Based Accountability is a tool facilities and the organized sports
developed by Mark Friedman at the U.S.- How do we keep getting better? programs that wish to use those facilities.
based Fiscal Policy Studies Institute to Burlington residents, City Council and staff
help governments measurably improve the want to be proud of their local government
well-being of their citizens. and the services that are delivered. All
The tool aligns what needs to be stakeholders want to be confident the City is
accomplished within the City’s well-managed, forward-looking and provides
broad strategic directions of vibrant high-quality services that satisfy users. The
neighbourhoods, prosperity and changes to the service delivery process are
excellence in government. designed to ensure that all of this happens
in a planned and organized way.
Based on customers’ needs and wants, The third tool supporting the changes
City staff will measure specific results for Burlington is making to service delivery
each service area. These measures will involves business process management.
address the questions: “How much did
we do?,” “How well did we do it?” and “Is This tool will be used to identify
anyone better off?” These questions will get opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Message from Phone: 905-335-7607
Fax: 905-335-7708
Mayor Rick Goldring Email: mayor@burlington.ca
Mayor’s Assistant: Daphne Jaques
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7478
Email: daphne.jaques@burlington.ca
Burlington Day at Queen’s Park
Early in April, a delegation from Burlington sustainable, economically prosperous neighbourhoods that will result in a
travelled to Queen’s Park on the GO train future for Burlington. healthier city and will preserve our
for the day to meet with members of the natural rural assets.
Provincial government and opposition Today, Burlington is at a crossroads, and
critics. The delegation included most of it will not be easy for us to continue on
City Council, senior staff, and was joined, our current path and thrive. We want to
work together to create a great model for “Our Growing in Place
at the end of the day, by members of Team
Burlington; Burlington Hydro; Joseph a grow-in-place community. future is not simple.”
Brant Hospital; McMaster University; After many decades of rapid growth, we
and Halton Region’s Chair Gary Carr and are now the slowest-growing municipality
Regional CAO Jane MacCaskill. Our Growing in Place future is not simple.
in the GTA, based on Places to Grow Our approach must be supported by
Burlington MPP Jane McKenna was a Projections to 2031. We have virtually strategic decisions that focus on four
great help in this initiative, arranging for no greenfield residential development key objectives: we need to strengthen
the delegation to attend Question Period, potential remaining. Our current and the city’s assessment base; we must
including an introduction to Parliament. future growth will take place through balance residential and employment
intensification, infill and redevelopment. opportunities; we must manage an
The goal of this initiative was to have a We are embracing this model as a aging infrastructure; and we must build
deeper conversation with many of our wonderful opportunity to create more capacity to finance municipal services
colleagues at the Province of Ontario walkable, mixed-used and compact and capital expenditures.
about how we can work together for a
City Council members and senior staff
at Queen's Park on Burlington Day.
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Strengthen the City’s Build capacity to finance
assessment base municipal services
“We were extremely
Why are we concerned about the City’s tax Finally, Burlington needs to build capacity pleased with the meetings,
base? Our tax revenue growth is declining. to finance municipal services and capital
Ten years ago, we had more than three- expenditures. We cannot rely on the
and with the reception by
per-cent assessment growth. Now, we are current residential tax base to sustain our members of all parties…”
expecting growth in 2014 to be a third of economic future.
what it was three years ago. If assessment
growth keeps declining, the City may be It is these objectives that led us to We were extremely pleased with the
forced to raise taxes above the rate of seek out meetings with the Ministers meetings, and with the reception by
inflation. Or, the City may not be able of Municipal Affairs and Housing; members of all parties in the Legislature.
to offer the same high level of service Transportation; and Economic Our biggest initial achievement from this
residents want—and deserve. Development, Trade and Employment— initiative was creating the awareness of the
along with their opposition critics—to challenges and the opportunities that exist in
Before the economic downturn of 2008 and highlight for them some of the challenges Burlington, and I believe we have now created
2009, Burlington was averaging 800,000 that we are facing in Burlington. We a meaningful and substantive dialogue with
square feet (74, 322 square metres) of new want to draw on our collective knowledge the Province and members of the opposition.
industrial-commercial construction. We are to both understand the complexity of
now averaging less than 400,000 square these issues and to start the dialogue In the days and months ahead, we will
feet (37,161 square metres) a year, which is about how we can address our challenges meet with senior staff from the ministries
a 50 per-cent reduction. together. We must be proactive in we have connected with to identify
developing our partnerships with the opportunities for collaboration. The real
Province. work will begin on addressing those issues.
Balance residential and
employment opportunities Burlington wants to work with the Minister Burlington Day gave us an opportunity to
of Transportation to become a model advocate on behalf of our residents to ensure
The second of the objectives is to a prosperous and sustainable Burlington.
for other growing-in-place communities,
balance residential and employment
intensifying land use, supporting Ontario’s
opportunities. Our job growth is dropping Jane Jacobs said, “Cities have the
employment growth and encouraging
significantly. While our residents enjoy capability of providing something for
alternative modes of transportation. This
relatively low unemployment, they, like everybody, only because, and only when,
means that we want to partner with the
many people in the GTA, are travelling they are created by everybody.”
Minister of Transportation and Municipal
outside the city for employment.
Affairs and Housing to create a made- I look forward to sharing more information
in-Burlington response to mobility hubs with the community in the future.
Manage an aging infrastructure (Downtown and GO stations), as described
in the Big Move.
Burlington also needs to manage an aging
Mayor Rick Goldring Presents
infrastructure. Infrastructure includes We have asked the Minister of Economic
roads, bridges, water supply, sewers and
electrical grids. We rely on infrastructure
Development, Trade and Employment to
support Burlington’s efforts to promote Inspire
every day to function as a city. The tax economic prosperity, employment growth Burlington
base helps fund the construction, upgrade and industrial/commercial/institutional
Engaged • Informed • Connected
and replacement of infrastructure. As land development intensification along
the tax base is reduced, we are less able the City of Burlington’s employment
June 25, 2014 | 6:30 to 9 p.m.
to take care of our infrastructure needs, districts—specifically, our Prosperity The Burlington Hive
creating an increasing gap between what Corridor (QEW)—and to help us find
we need and what we can afford. process efficiencies that will result Millennial Voices #ChatWithRick
in a much faster approval process for
www.burlington.ca/inspire
development applications.
City Talk | Spring 2014 9
Ward 1 News Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7587
Fax: 905-335-7881
Councillor Rick Craven Email: rick.craven@burlington.ca
Councillor’s Assistant: Kathi Laufman
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7863
Email: kathi.laufman@burlington.ca
Leaves in Tyandaga South Service Road will include 172 new beds, a new emergency
room, new operating rooms and a new
City Council has agreed to fund a second in Aldershot? cancer clinic. The existing building will also
leaf pick-up in Tyandaga. Residents have be fully renovated. Final site plan approvals
The idea of building a south service road
been asking for this for many years. There are still required by the City. I will be
in Aldershot was recently advanced as part
have always been two pick-ups south of hosting a neighbourhood meeting when
of an application for an "industrial plan of
the 403/QEW, but only one north of the the detailed, final drawings are available.
subdivision," targeting the lands north of
highway. Now, as part of the 2014 budget,
the tracks and south of Highway 403. This All construction should be completed
funds have been allocated for the pick-
area, between Waterdown and King Roads, by 2018.
up service in Tyandaga. The additional
is expected to eventually be developed
service will start this fall.
for general employment or "mixed" uses.
The proposed South Service Road is part
of this plan. The new application is in its
Underpass Applause
City View Park very early stages and requires extensive
Update work related to environmental questions
and concerns. If a South Service Road
The implementation of the City View Park were eventually built, it would take
Master Plan is well underway. In 2013, more pressure off Plains Road, open up
the third artificial turf field and seating these employment lands and create job
for approximately 1,500 spectators was opportunities for our community.
constructed. This spring, there will be
some finishing touches to complete this
work. A maintenance building providing
a base for staff to look after the park is
Hospital Update Our new King Road railway underpass
currently under construction and will I am pleased to advise you that steady has won several engineering awards
soon be ready for use. The next phase, to progress is being made on our new Joseph and has received plenty of positive
feedback. It couldn’t have been done
be done this year, includes construction Brant Hospital. The initial phase of
without the patience and support of all
of a road that connects the maintenance construction, which includes the Halton
the neighbours who put up with all the
building to the main park area. Also, the McMaster Family Health Centre and
disruption. The work will be completed
final layer of asphalt will be added to the new parking garage, will be completed
this year with the construction of
existing parking lots and road. The park by summer. (This is a separate building
the sidewalks, a top layer of asphalt,
will remain open during the construction located at the back of the hospital site).
boulevard tree planting and the
period. As necessary, users will be directed Design submissions are being received
remaining creek works.
to the south entrance and parking lots to now for the main building expansion with
accommodate the construction. construction scheduled to begin in 2015.
The new seven-storey patient care centre
10École Rennaissance The IKEA News Upcoming
The City spent a lot of staff time trying to meetings
accommodate IKEA’s plan to expand in our and events
City. IKEA has now abandoned those plans.
While this may be unfortunate for the City
as a whole, it is reasonable for us in the west
end to be grateful that IKEA will continue to Annual Aldershot Community
provide shopping opportunities and jobs in Honour Roll Reception
our neighbourhood. IKEA is a major financial Thursday, May 29, 2014
contributor to the Aldershot Business 7 p.m.
In recent years, I have had the pleasure Improvement Area and its departure Fernhill School
of working with representatives from this would have been a blow to our efforts to For information, call 905-526-7747
French elementary school located on strengthen retail services along Plains Road.
Lockhart Road in the west Maple area. It’s Kings Road School Fun Fair
a great school that provides an important Saturday, May 31, 2014
service to Burlington’s French community.
We have worked through a variety of issues
Cootes to Escarpment
together. These involved such things as: EcoPark System Councillor Craven’s Annual South
Aldershot Public Meeting
the use of the green space, bus parking
Thursday, June 5, 2014
and security matters. I have always found
7 p.m.
the school officials to be helpful and
St. Matthew’s Church
positive. Consequently, the number of
inquiries to my office from neighbours has
gone down substantially. Ward 1 is proud Mountain Equipment Co-op
of École Rennaissance, and I look forward Road Race
to continuing a great partnership. Saturday, June 21, 2014
In was my pleasure recently to host a 9 a.m. to Noon
public meeting in Aldershot to share Starts at LaSalle Park and runs along
information about this important project. North Shore Boulevard.
Ball Hockey Success Cootes to Escarpment is a multi-agency
plan to connect more than 4,000 acres Councillor Craven meeting
of natural lands surrounding the Bay with constituents
to create the largest urban park in the Thursday, June 26, 2014
world. Much of the land involved is in 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
north Aldershot and is home to many rare Shoppers Drug Mart, Aldershot
species of plants and animals.
Congratulations to the Warwick Surrey Hidden Valley Park
Community Association for its successful
completion of Burlington’s first ball Improvements
hockey court. Located in Bolus Gardens Construction is underway on
Parkette on Francis Road, the new facility enhancements to Hidden Valley
was made possible by a donation from Park in west Aldershot. The work will
the DeGroote Foundation for Kids. Mayor
include new play equipment, a pavilion, a
Rick Goldring and I, along with a cast
splash pad and upgraded parking facilities.
of volunteers, children, City staff and
The work should be completed by August.
community groups, took part in the
official opening.
City Talk | Spring 2014 11Ward 2 News Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7588
Fax: 905-335-7881
Councillor Marianne Meed Ward Email: marianne.meedward@burlington.ca
Councillor’s Assistant: Georgie Gartside
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7368
Email: georgie.gartside@burlington.ca
It’s All Happening – Downtown!
December and on Saturdays. The BDBA
worked with the Downtown Parking
Committee and City Hall to launch free
parking in an effort to bring more feet
on the street to our shops and services
downtown, on weekends. The results of a
survey of businesses and residents after
the campaign found that free parking
increased business by 10 per cent.
Attract office/educational uses,
improve pedestrian connections
and greenspace
Meanwhile, a City Hall team is working on
The BDBA team wins $10,000 for its Shop the Neighbourhood campaign.
implementing the 33 recommendations
developed by the Downtown Task Group,
Great things are happening downtown, 10 a.m. on Sundays, starting on May 25. which brought together the Burlington
thanks to a team effort by many groups Saturdays in the Square returns, bringing Downtown Business Association (BDBA),
and individuals. It’s been a privilege to free music to our streets with a kick-off Burlington Economic Development
participate as councillor for the downtown. event planned for Elgin Street. Corporation (BEDC), Chamber of
Here’s a snapshot of the work we’ve been Commerce, Tourism Burlington, City
BDBA also participated in the “Shop the staff and myself, to review the health
doing together, and an overview of some of
’Hood” event sponsored by Yellow Pages to of downtown and develop a set of
the long-term projects.
promote local shopping. Their innovative recommended actions. The task group
More events, free parking campaign, which asked residents to write recommendations around a renewed vision
on a chalkboard what they love about the of the downtown as “an active waterfront
Our Burlington Downtown Business downtown, won a $10,000 beautification downtown destination that showcases the
Association (BDBA) has launched a award. Yellow Pages has sought BDBA’s cultural heart of Burlington,” include:
series of initiatives to bring more people advice for next year’s campaign.
downtown, winning awards and becoming • Attracting more employment and
a model for other Business Improvement The BDBA also won an award from the niche office uses downtown, including
Areas (BIAs) across the province. This Ontario Business Improvement Area a review of the City’s land and parking
summer, Fit in the Core returns with free Association for their humourous FreeP! lots as potential locations;
fitness classes in Civic Square at campaign, promoting free parking in
• Exploring opportunities to attract an
educational institution to the downtown;
12• Reviewing park dedication policies commissioned a review of three historic
to add urban plazas, parks and open buildings in the Square, which concluded Upcoming
spaces as intensification occurs; the buildings had heritage value (though meetings
• Developing a retail attraction strategy; they are not currently designated). and events
Council also commissioned a report on
• Exploring the feasibility of a year-round the overall heritage character of the
farmer’s market downtown; Square within the downtown context. That Sound of Music Festival Kickoff and
• Adding smaller-scale, local festivals, report will come to Council this spring. Moon in June Road Race
events and cultural activities; Meanwhile, the BDBA, BEDC and my office June 7, 2014, 6 – 11 p.m.
are working together to promote retail or Spencer Smith Park
• Creating a cultural district downtown;
www.soundofmusic.ca
office use in the Square.
• Developing a pilot program for a seasonal
road closure with programming; One of the unique businesses in the Sound of Music Festival
• Waiving or reducing fees for the use of Square is Burlington HIVE, a place people June 12 to 15, 2014
Spencer Smith Park
Civic Square and other downtown public can “rent” a desk, meet others, and foster
creative collaborations. The idea is to be a www.soundofmusic.ca
spaces for small-scale events;
launching pad for new business ventures.
• Maintaining a high level of transit service Canada Day
Council will be exploring the concept of
to the downtown, which is identified by July 1, 2014
business “incubators” at a workshop this
the Province as a mobility hub; Spencer Smith Park/Joseph Brant
spring, including what they are and how
Museum
• Enhancing cycling linkages downtown, the City can help.
www.burlington.ca/events
including extending the Centennial
Bikeway with clear markings through
Burlington Beer Festival
the municipal parking lots; and Why downtown matters: July 18 to 20, 2014
• Completing a pilot pedestrian priority Spencer Smith Park
Downtowns play a unique role; they
program for downtown. www.burlingtonbeerfest.com
are the heart of a city, and research
consistently reports on the connection
Bringing more jobs downtown Children’s Festival
between a healthy downtown and Aug. 16 to 17, 2014
The Downtown Task Group identified office a healthy city. Got an idea to make Spencer Smith Park/Beachway
attraction as a priority for the downtown. downtown better? Get in touch! www.burlington.ca/events
City Council has approved the downtown
as one of five hubs in the city for focused Marques d’Elegance Festival
economic growth through the Burlington Aug. 22 to 23, 2014
Economic Development Corporation Spencer Smith Park/Brant St.
www.marquesdelegance.ca
(BEDC). Currently, downtown Burlington
represents only one per cent of the city’s
land area yet contributes four per cent of Ribfest
Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2014
tax revenue.The BDBA is also working with
Spencer Smith Park
the BEDC on a retail attraction strategy www.canadaslargestribfest.com
for downtown.
Promoting Village Square
Keep up with news in your
Residents are passionate about Village community by signing up
Square, a unique historic pocket in our for the Ward 2 newsletter
downtown that we all want to see thrive. at www.ward2news.ca
When Village Square was put on the
market for sale recently, City Council
City Talk | Spring 2014 13Ward 3 News Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7459
Fax: 905-335-7881
Councillor John Taylor Email: john.taylor@burlington.ca
Councillor’s Assistant: Sheri Wainman
Serving Brant Hills, Mountainside, Kilbride, Lowville,
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7565
Mount Nemo and the rural communities west of Walker's Line.
Email: sheri.wainman@burlington.ca
Official Plan Review – Mount Nemo Cultural Heritage Landscape Study
As a part of the City’s Official Plan Review About 100 people attended a public that staff must report back to Council
process, City Council directed staff to consultation meeting in February at after completing phase one (Heritage
commission a Preliminary Study of the Kilbride Public School. The meeting Conservation District Study) to get
Heritage Character of the Mount Nemo included presentations by City staff and approval to proceed with the second
Plateau. This study was to determine the heritage consultant as well as an phase (Heritage Conservation District
whether or not the Mount Nemo area had, opportunity for participants to share what Plan). The staff report was considered
at a basic level, any heritage character it is they value most about the Mount at the May 5, 2014, meeting of the
worthy of further protection. The study was Nemo Plateau. The meeting was also an development and infrastructure committee
completed by consultant Andre Scheinman opportunity for residents to ask questions. of Council. The Council decision was not
and was presented to the development and available when this article was written.
infrastructure committee on Jan. 13, 2014. Since the public meeting in February, staff
have compiled all the public input and have Before committee consideration of the
The work of the consultant determined reviewed the consultant’s report along with staff report, a second public consultation
that the Mount Nemo Plateau does have applicable policies and regulations. Staff meeting was held to give residents an
heritage character worthy of recognition have prepared a report, PB-38-14 (available opportunity to learn more about the
as a Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) at www.burlington.ca/mountnemo), which process and ask questions. To find out
following further study that may lead to recommends further study of the heritage what Council’s decision was, or for more
designation as a Heritage Conservation character of the Mount Nemo Plateau be information about this project, please
District (HCD). Cultural Heritage initiated through a Heritage Conservation contact Jenna Puletto, heritage and
Landscapes are areas of significance that District Study and Plan, a two-phase process development planner, at
have been modified by human activities with three opportunities for public input in jenna.puletto@burlington.ca or by phone
and are valued by a community. A Heritage each phase. at 905-335-7600, ext. 7824, or contact
Conservation District is a defined area my office.
considered to be worthy of protection The staff report contains a number of
under the Ontario Heritage Act. Each recommendations about starting a
Heritage Conservation District reflects the Heritage Conservation District Study and
area’s unique character. Plan process, including a requirement
14Mountainside Recreation Centre Revitalization Upcoming
Project Update meetings
open for community use the contractor
and events
will still be on site completing the arena.
Please be prepared for some minor
inconveniences when visiting the facility North Burlington Community Dinner
over the summer. The arena will be open A delicious dinner is on the menu
on Oct. 1, 2014. every second and fourth Wednesday
of the month.
When fully completed, the renovated
This event is FREE and everyone is
facility will include a new lobby
welcome to attend.
connecting the existing arena and pool
6 to 8 p.m.
Construction work on the Mountainside house, new arena change rooms, two
Glad Tidings Church
Recreation Centre Revitalization Project new community rooms, architectural
1401 Guelph Line
has been progressing on time and on enhancements to the exterior of the
budget, despite the extreme weather facility and extensive site improvements.
conditions we experienced this winter. I would like to thank Ward 3 residents for Enjoy a FREE Seniors Luncheon
The renovated facility opening will be in their patience and understanding during After lunch, you are welcome to stay
two stages, first for the pool season and the construction period. for a game of cards, scrabble, chess,
then for the arena ice season. darts or pool in the games room.
A grand opening celebration is being June 20, 2014, noon to 2 p.m.
The outdoor pool and splash pad will open planned for later this year. Please watch Burlington Christian Fellowship
on June 28, 2014. While the pool will be the City’s website for details. 2054 Mountainside Dr.
North BurLINKton Community Project
funding model for this valuable
community program.
Activities supported by Community
Development Halton and the City of
Burlington include:
On March 4, 2014, north Burlington
• Dinner Night Out residents came together to thank the
staff of Burlington Hydro and the City
• ChillZone
of Burlington for their hard work in
• Seniors' lunch restoring power to Kilbride homes during
the December 2013 ice storm.
The North BurLINKton Community Project For more information about North
is a neighbourhood initiative designed BurLINKton programs, events, or
Pictured with me from left to right: Scott
to connect north Burlington residents upcoming meetings, please visit Stewart, general manager of development
to improve their quality of life through www.northburlinkton.cdhalton.ca or and infrastructure; myself; Jeff Fielding,
increased access to social support contact my office. city manager; event organizer, Gina Faubert
programs and services. In 2014, this and daughter; Mayor Rick Goldring; Cathy
Robertson, director of roads and parks
successful project will expand to other
maintenance; Ward 6 Councillor Blair
areas of the city. Councillor Rick Craven Lancaster; Chris Glenn, director of parks and
and I are working with Halton Region recreation and Mary Battaglia, manager of
and City staff to find a more sustainable field services, parks.
City Talk | Spring 2014 15Ward 4 News Phone: 905-632-4800, ext. 211
Fax: 905-632-4041
Councillor Jack Dennison Email: jack.dennison@burlington.ca
Councillor’s Assistant: Francine Grimshire
Serving residents who live in the area bounded by Lakeshore
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7512
Road, Upper Middle Road, Appleby Line and Guelph Line.
Email: francine.grimshire@burlington.ca
Snowstorms, Snow- • Never approach or touch a coyote;
Ward 4 Planning
• Do not turn your back on or run from
Covered Sidewalks a coyote; Proposal Updates:
and Snowplows... • Back away from the coyote while • Guelph Line and Harvester Road
Finally Gone! remaining calm; (northeast corner): The City received a
• Stand tall, wave your hands and proposal for the development of a Texas
Spring is here, and it’s a welcome relief make noise; Roadhouse restaurant and parking lot.
after a long winter. I’d like to extend • Carry a flashlight at night to scare
my thanks to both residents for their • Walkers Line and North Service Road:
off coyotes;
patience and understanding, and to A proposal was submitted for the
• If a coyote poses an immediate threat demolition of the existing structure
the City’s roads and parks maintenance
or danger to public safety, call 911. and construction of a six-storey office
(RPM) staff and crews who worked non-
stop in order to provide our city with For more information about coyotes in building with ground-floor retail.
clear roads and sidewalks. Burlington, visit www.burlington.ca/coyote • Vacant 3.074 hectares of land
As we are continually striving to serve you located south of Upper Middle
better, City Council will be meeting with Road, east of Walkers Line: Park City
RPM to review and share suggestions on Budget Condominium submitted a proposal for
improvements for next year. the development of three apartment
Council recently wrapped up the 2014
buildings, ranging in height from four
Budget resulting in a City tax increase of
to eight stories, providing 374 units.
3.5 per cent. When combined with Halton
Coyote Information Region and the boards of education, the
Meeting overall tax increase is about 1.4 per cent.
Park Enhancements:
• Port Nelson Park: The park will undergo
some landscape improvements,
including hedge removal on the west
property line, the rejuvenation of shrub
beds and tree-trimming.
• Nelson Park and Stadium: New sport
A Ministry of Natural Resources Budget Meeting held Feb. 6, 2014
field lighting will be installed this
representative provided an information
Council agreed to consider a safe summer to minimize light spilling into
session to more than 75 residents from
pedestrian and cycle crossing over the surrounding areas. Improvements will
all wards on March 26. In the event of a
QEW and a full railway underpass at also be made to the north parking lot in
coyote encounter:
Cumberland Avenue in the Transportation the fall of 2014.
Master Plan review, now underway.
16Maranatha Gardens Upcoming
meetings
and events
Ward 4 Drop-in Sessions
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 and
The Maranatha Gardens development, approved at the March 17 Council meeting, Wednesday, June 11, 2014
will provide alternative housing for seniors. The six-storey apartment building will 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
be located at 3260-3306 New St. The application is currently under appeal with the Cedar Springs Health,
Ontario Municipal Board. Racquet and Sportsclub
960 Cumberland Ave.
Shave-and-Pave Program 2014
The shave-and-pave program is an • Consort Crescent • Morgan Court
important part of maintaining Burlington’s • Headon Road • Pioneer Road
road network. The work involves the
removal of the top layer of road surface, • Letitia Court • Simon Drive
the repair of drainage units and road • Florence Court • Silvana Crescent
resurfacing. The work takes about four
• Cumberland Avenue • Lani Crescent
weeks and will cause little disruption to
the neighbourhood. The 2014 program • South Service Road • Carla Court
will begin during the first week of May and
includes the following Ward 4 roads: Volunteers wanted
On June 8, 2014, Appleby Line will be
closed to vehicle traffic between Fairview
and New Streets for the third annual Car-
Free Street Festival. The festival is looking
for volunteers for:
• Information Desk • Concierge
• Road Closure • Cones and Barricades
• Bouncy Castle Supervision
Meet some great people. Students,
accumulate community hours for graduation.
Visit www.carfreestreetfestival.ca
for more information.
To receive regular updates
on what’s happening in Ward
4 and across the city, email
Local Government Week involved spending an afternoon with Nelson High School civics
your contact information to
class students. Fall 2013. jack.dennison@burlington.ca
City Talk | Spring 2014 17Ward 5 News Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7591
Fax: 905-335-7881
Councillor Paul Sharman Email: paul.sharman@burlington.ca
Councillor’s Assistant: Rosemary Fitzpatrick
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7454
Email: rosemary.fitzpatrick@burlington.ca
It is at this time of year that we really celebration. Enjoy the activities and the On April 16, 2014, Halton Regional
have to count our blessings. There is so wickedly good experience of walking down Council approved the implementation of
much natural beauty in Burlington. The the middle of Appleby Line with no cars. the long-planned improvements to the
warmer weather is with us, the flowers park at an estimated cost of $4.2 million.
are out and we are finally able to enjoy This follows community meetings held in
outdoor events, get out walking, cycling, December 2012, where residents said they
playing sports and visiting parks and the supported the vision. Since then, I have
waterfront. There is a lot happening in had many inquiries about when the work
Burlington and in Ward 5. would begin. The work will begin now.
The updated plan includes a mix of
natural areas, meadows and formal
Wards 4/5 Car-Free gardens, as well as the creation of an
Street Festival interconnected pathway system. The
plan combines open, unprogrammed
When we shut down a portion of Appleby space with formal gardens and also
Line in 2012 for the first Car-Free event, provides opportunities to launch small
it was to get people out of their cars and non-motorized recreational boats, such
on the street, meeting their neighbours as canoes and kayaks. Connectivity with
and having some fun. The day was a great the nearby community has also been
www.carfreestreetfestival.ca
success, with close to 2,000 people in info@carfreestreetfestival.ca improved with new asphalt paths. A
attendance. We held our second Car-Free 905-335-7600, ext. 7512
much-needed public washroom facility
@CarFreeAppleby
event in June 2013. This time, much CarFreeAppleby is also being considered for the site,
of the organizing was done by a group which could make use of a new proposed
of wonderfully engaged community wastewater pumping station.
volunteers. Nearly 5,000 people came out
in 2013. The next step is to prepare the detailed
design and construction drawings, along
This year’s Car-Free Street Festival on with a cost estimate to implement the
Appleby Line will be on June 8 from 1 vision for the park. Regional staff will work
to 5 p.m. We are really excited by the with the Town of Oakville, City of Burlington
response the volunteer team is receiving Burloak Waterfront Park and Conservation Halton to complete
from local business leaders who are not this work and develop an implementation
only providing sponsorship funds but also We have some very exciting news. After strategy and phasing timeline. Funding
helping organize the event. years of discussion and public meetings, requirements and cost-sharing
we are finally going to see enhancements arrangements will be the subject of a future
Join me and Ward 4 Councillor Jack to Burloak Regional Waterfront Park that staff report for Council’s consideration.
Dennison on Appleby Line along with will create a wonderful, Lakeshore Road,
thousands of your neighbours for a great east-end gateway feature to Burlington.
18Centennial Pool Reopening Upcoming
dehumidification system to improve air meetings
quality was installed; the pool filtration
system was upgraded to improve water
and events
hygiene; there was new tiling installed
around the pool; the changerooms were
upgraded; enhancements were made to the Ward 5 Town Hall Meeting
community room and the spectator viewing Thursday, May 22, 2014
The much-anticipated reopening of area on the second floor; and a number 7 to 9 p.m.
Centennial Pool is just around the corner. of accessibility improvements were made, Appleby Ice Centre A
After a year-long process, the much- including the installation of a new elevator. Multi Purpose Room
needed $3.15 million renovation will We appreciate everyone’s patience during 1201 Appleby Line
be complete. And it is a beauty, as you the construction period, especially the Evaluation: State of Ward 5 and the City
can see from the picture above. The pool students and staff of Robert Bateman High Open dialogue - where do we stand and
will reopen in early June 2014 for public School. For information about this project where do we want to go in the future?
recreational swimming and community and the opening ceremony, please visit the
rentals. Regular learn-to-swim programs City’s website at www.burlington.ca and
will resume on June 28, 2014. As part of click on Parks and Recreation > Facilities & Join the Conversation
the renovations, the facility underwent Rentals > Pools & Splash Pads > Burlington Ward 5 Workshop for Seniors:
a complete facelift. A new HVAC and Centennial Pool Revitalization. How to Start Your Own
Age-Friendly Network
Hosted by Councillor Paul Sharman
Burlington Transit Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 1 to 3 p.m.
Burlington Central Library,
school in Alton, BT introduced Route 48, a Centennial Hall
new service for the Millcroft community. 2331 New St.
Additional changes were made to Route
11, servicing Tim Dobbie Drive and To register or get more information,
successfully linking students from east please call 905-335-7600, ext. 7454 or
Burlington to the new school and residents email rosemary.fitzpatrick@burlington.ca.
to the new recreational facility. Also, as of
March 1, there were changes to Route 20
In the past several years, City Council has in Ward 5. While it continues to provide
taken action that has made a positive residents with 20-minute weekday service
difference in the Burlington Transit (BT) to the Appleby GO, it now aligns with the
system. We were confident that we could Route 10 bus to bring people into the
enhance the way BT service is provided. downtown core with no need to transfer.
The City could reduce operating costs and
Efficiencies in the route network were
try to ensure more seats were occupied,
achieved using ridership and capacity
and we could improve BT’s performance
utilization data. Transit has been able to equipment and software that will track
data. As a result, Council voted to make
increase its hours of service, introducing a how many riders get on and off every bus
those changes.
new late-night service from the Burlington at every bus stop. In the past, staff had no
In Ward 5, we have seen route changes GO station and increased Sunday service, such data and could only rely on periodic
both north and south of the QEW. and expanding service on to narrower surveys. This will lead to even better
Beginning in September 2013 with the residential streets by using smaller planning decisions. This strategy has been
opening of Frank J. Hayden Secondary buses. In 2014, BT plans to introduce new firmly endorsed by City Council.
City Talk | Spring 2014 19Ward 6 News Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7592
Fax: 905-335-7881
Councillor Blair Lancaster Email: blair.lancaster@burlington.ca
Councillor’s Assistant: Kathi Laufman
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7863
Email: kathi.laufman@burlington.ca
Proposed Courthouse Car-Free Festival in proposal also included overnight parking in
lay-bys. All proposed changes were subject to
on Palladium Way Ward Six Council approval on May 20, 2014. For more
information, visit www.burlington.ca/parking.
In March, City staff brought to the City’s
community and corporate services
committee a proposal to combine two
provincial offences courts—one in Milton
Spring Cleanup
and one in Burlington—to reside under Cheers to everyone who came out to the
one roof. Burlington Spring Clean Up, Green Up
event organized by BurlingtonGreen.
The courthouse would service Highway Roads and Parks Maintenance staff
Traffic Act offences, such as speeding are actively working at cleaning up the
and traffic violations; municipal bylaw Once again, the City of Burlington and garbage and brush left behind from the
offences, such as excessive noise, animal friends will host a Car-Free Festival on June winter in our neighborhoods. If you have
control or garbage disposal; and offences 8. Palladium Way will close from 1 to 5 p.m. excessive amounts of garbage you’d like
under provincial legislation. Acting on to accommodate all the fun activities for the
to report, email the City’s roads and
behalf of the Province, the City consulted whole family, including bouncy castles, live
parks maintenance staff directly at rpm@
with its municipal partners—Oakville, music, face-painting, food trucks, giveaways
burlington.ca or email my office at blair.
Burlington, Milton, Halton Hills—to get and much more. Go to www.facebook.com/
lancaster@burlington.ca.
input into this location. Staff realized ward6carfree for all the details.
more input is needed. The proposal will be
on hold until 2015.
Changes to Parking Name Change:
Bylaws Southampton Boulevard
City Approves First Council supported the renaming of
The City is planning changes to some
Step for BEDC Inc. of its existing parking bylaws. In Alton
Southampton Boulevard to Constable
Bill Henshaw Boulevard. This was a
The City has approved the first step Village, residents will collectively be able
to apply for the Neighbourhood On-Street request by Constable Henshaw’s Halton
in building and creating strategies for Regional Police Service colleagues for
economic development in the City of Parking Program, which permits vehicles
to park overnight without a parking Bill Henshaw’s exemplary service to our
Burlington. The economic development community. This sends a message to all of
permit. This change is expected to help
arm of the City will be structured as a the men and women who serve us through
meet the short-term parking needs of
separate for-profit entity that will support the police, fire service and the Canadian
residents that cannot be met in their
Burlington’s future. For the report (COW- Armed Forces. The only property affected
garages or driveways.
7-14), visit Agendas and Minutes on the by an address change is the police station.
city’s website and select April 17, 2014. The existing three-hour parking extension The existing and new street names will
will be extended to five hours. The City remain on the sign for two years.
20Itabashi Update Coyotes in Burlington Upcoming
There have been many reports of coyotes meetings
in Burlington. If you are threatened by and events
a coyote, dial 911. For more information
about how to keep you and your pets safe,
visit www.burlington.ca/coyote.
Rotary Rib and Lobster Fest
Saturday, May 31, 2014
5:30 p.m.
Alton Campus Project Central Arena, 519 Drury Lane
Recognized with
Kick-off Event, Sound of Music
Design Award Festival
Saturday, June 7, 2014
The City of Burlington received an
Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Road
Excellence in Design Award at the Parks
and Recreation Ontario 2014 Awards for
Ride to Conquer Cancer
its work on the Alton campus project.
June 7 to 8, 2014
The campus includes Norton Community
Travelling through Ward 6
Park, the Haber Recreation Centre, Alton
Residents affected will be notified
For the past 25 years, philanthropist Branch Library and Dr. Frank J Hayden
Taroo Enomoto has presented a cheque Secondary School. This award showcases
Car-Free Festival
for 100,000 Yen (about C $950) to a Burlington’s commitment to building
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Burlington-based charity—a gesture that innovative recreation facilities that
1 to 5 p.m.
has totalled about $30,000. Mr. Enomoto’s support healthy, active living. Visit Palladium Park, 4130 Palladium Way
generous giving began in 1989 with the www.burlington.ca/haber.
twinning of Burlington and Itabashi, Japan. Ward 6 Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2014
In February, Burlington City Council
presented Mr. Enomoto’s latest gift, on his
Loose Leaf Pickup – Haber Recreation Centre
behalf, to Halton Food for Thought, a local Extra Leaf Pickup in 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
6 to 7 p.m. – Drop-in
charity that serves nutritious meals to
children in Halton schools.
North Burlington 7 to 8 p.m. – Burlington Transit
presentation
In May, I will represent the City as Deputy
Mayor with a group of more than two Delegation from Itabashi, Japan,
dozen local citizens travelling to Itabashi Visits Burlington During Sound of
to recognize the 25th anniversary of the Music Festival
June 12 to 15, 2014
twinning of our two cities, a relationship
Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Road
that connects Burlington to the world
and gives us a chance to share our
In 2014, North Burlington residents will Breast Cancer Support Services
challenges and mutual leadership. For
receive two loose leaf pickups in the fall. Garage Sale
more information, see Page 4 of City Talk,
This collection service is provided to Saturday, June 14, 2014
or visit www.burlington.ca/mund.
Burlington residents in addition to the 7 a.m. to Noon
yard waste collection service provided by 901 Guelph Line
Halton Region.
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