City of Burlington, Ontario
City Hall - 426 Brant Street L7R 3Z6 Burlington, ON, Canada

On Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee (which begins at 9:30 a.m.), and at a Special Council Meeting immediately following, City Council will decide if they will endorse the modifications found within the Region’s draft Notice of Decision related to the adopted Burlington Official Plan (2018). City staff have collaborated extensively with Regional staff to: address issues of Regional and Provincial conformity, respond to Provinc...ial policy updates occurring post-plan adoption, identify opportunities to enhance structure and readability, and incorporate housekeeping changes. City staff have also requested that the Region consider the proposed modifications endorsed by City Council through the Scoped Re-examination of the adopted Official Plan in its decision. The Halton Region draft Notice of Decision and the accompanying City staff report are now available on the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility agenda: https://bit.ly/36O8ToL. Delegations are by advance registration only. If you would like to delegate, visit burlington.ca/delegate or email [email protected]. Want to know more? Visit www.burlington.ca/NewOP and www.GetInvolvedBurlington.ca for updates.

Leaf collection in Zone 3 begins Nov. 23. Be sure to have your leaves curbside by then. If not, they will not be picked up for loose leaf collection. For Leaf Collection zone maps and more information on this year’s collection schedule, please visit www.burlington.ca/leafcollection. Weather updates and schedule changes will be updated online and the Leaf Collection Hotline: 905-335-7600, ext. 6129. Be sure to have your loose-leaves out by the date listed on your Zone. Crews ...will work through the week to collect the leaves. Leaves placed to the curb after your collection date will not be picked up if the crews have already completed your street. Any remaining leaves should be mulched or bagged for Halton Region’s Yard Waste pick-up. When moving your leaves to the curb, do not block sidewalks, bike lanes or crowd traffic lanes. This creates a dangerous setting for everyone.

Regular Meeting of Council will be taking place virtually this Monday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. To download the agenda and the meeting package, please visit https://bit.ly/390oKmR. Residents can also watch the live stream at www.burlington.ca/livestream. Requests to delegate to this virtual meeting can be made by completing the online delegation registration form at www.burlington.ca/delegate or by submitting a written request by email to the Clerks Department at [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23.

Calling all Art Lovers: Participate on a Community Public Art Jury! Do you love art and your community? Help make your mark on the City of Burlington’s Public Art program by applying to participate on a public art jury. We are looking for local artists, creative professionals, and residents to evaluate public art applications throughout the year. No experience is necessary. Each jury is made up of a mix of arts professionals and residents that represent a broad cross-section of the community. Learn more at www.burlington.ca/publicart. Direct link to form: https://bit.ly/35LfUau (You’ll need to create an account with Submittable).

With the Province's announcement that Halton Region is moving to Red/Control stage, City facilities and recreation programming can remain open with new restrictions. Participants affected by these changes will be contacted. For full details, visit https://bit.ly/32EyIGA.

We are launching the annual Neighbourhood Rink Program where neighbourhoods maintain outdoor community ice rinks at their local park this winter. Applications and more information (including COVID-19 precautions) for the program are available now at www.burlington.ca/neighbourhoodrink. Applications are due by Dec. 2, 2020.

Interested in growing your own food in a Burlington community garden in 2021? Apply before Nov. 30 at burlington.ca/communitygardens.

Be sure to have your loose-leaves out by the date listed on your Zone. Crews will work through the week to collect the leaves. Leaves placed to the curb after your collection date will not be picked up if the crews have already completed your street. Any remaining leaves should be mulched or bagged for Halton Region’s Yard Waste pick-up. When moving your leaves to the curb, do not block sidewalks, bike lanes or crowd traffic lanes. This creates a dangerous setting for everyone.