Ward 3 News Update - March 16, 2023

Read the latest community news and updates from Ward 3 Councillor, Rory Nisan.

In this issue

Ward 3 updates

• Have Your Say
• Green light signage
• Ward 3 Drop-in Sessions

City news

• City of Burlington service options
• Burlington Transit is giving away kids PRESTO cards
• Kids can tap into free on Burlington Transit
• 2023 City Bench program

It’s hard to believe we are a few days short of spring as the snow is up to our heads in many spots in Ward 3. But change is never far off, including down at City hall. Here are a couple updates regarding my roles in this new term of council:

• I was tapped by the mayor and my council colleagues to fulfill the Deputy Mayor role with a focus on the environment, including transportation, public transit and climate change. These matters are important as we face down a potential recession in our community.
• I was also elected as Vice-President at Large of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. This appointment will open doors for me to bring our issues to Ottawa.
• I was re-appointed to the Conservation Halton board and appointed to the Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee.

Many of you have brought concerns on your street forward for review and fixing. I really appreciate hearing from you. Lately, snow plowing issues have been front and centre. Please don’t hesitate to send in your feedback and concerns so we can keep improving. I have one-on-one drop in sessions coming up and am always available for a phone-call or a visit to your property.

 

- Sincerely Councillor Rory Nisan

Have Your Say

Every day, my office receives emails and inquiries about issues in our ward. I would like to hear from you about the Top 3 local issues that matter to you. Please email me at ward3@burlington.ca and use "Have Your Say" in the subject line. In my next newsletter I will tell you what I heard.

Green light signage

The Burlington Fire Department is moving forward with the installation of green light signage near Fire Station #5.

The locations include:

• Cedar Springs and Britannia area;
• Guelph and Britannia area;
• Walkers and Britannia area;
• Cedar Springs and Kilbride area;
• Panton and Kilbride area;
• Twiss and Kilbride area;
• Derry and Guelph area;
• Kilbride and McNiven area;
• and close to Station 5.

Ward 3 Drop-in Sessions

Drop in and share your thoughts with me on community issues, 1-on-1.

For more information, please email ward3@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777, ext. 7565.

Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Brant Hills Community Centre (Foyer), 2255 Brant St.

Date: Friday, March 31, 2023
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Mountainside Recreation Centre (Community Room 1), 2205 Mt. Forest Dr.

To stay informed about future Ward 3 drop-in sessions please visit and subscribe to our Public Engagement calendar.

2023 City Bench program

The City has also launched the 2023 bench program which allows for more benches to support active transportation and anyone who likes a good place to rest.

Please let me know your preferred location for a new bench by emailing ward3@burlington.ca.

City of Burlington service options

No matter what City service you are looking for, the City is ready to help with a variety of service options, including in-person, online, email, or phone. Now, in addition to in-person service at Service Burlington, you can visit the Development Services counter, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Service Burlington counter

Visit Service Burlington at its temporary location on the third floor of 390 Brant St., beside City Hall, for services related to:

• tax payments
• commissioning
• marriage licences
• parking permits
• parking tickets
• registration for City programs
• general information

Development Services counter

Visit the Development Services counter on the second floor of City Hall for services related to:

• pre-building permits
• building permits
• zoning clearance
• the Committee of Adjustment
• business, personal, lottery and liquor licenses
• pool permits
• sign permit

Other ways to connect with the city

• Phone - Call Service Burlington at 905-335-7777 Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Email - Send us an email at city@burlington.ca.
• In-Person - Visit Service Burlington in its temporary location on the third floor of 390 Brant St., beside City Hall, or visit the Development Services counter in its temporary location on the second floor of City Hall. The bus terminal at 430 John St. and recreation facilities are also open and ready to serve you.
• Some in-person Service Burlington services such as marriage licences and commissioning require an appointment. Visit burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777 to arrange a time.
• Virtual - You can connect with the City virtually via Microsoft Teams. Call 905-335-7777 for a time.
• Online - Visit us at burlington.ca.

Have a complex issue or aren’t sure where to start? Call or email ward3@burlingon.ca. I can help.

Burlington Transit is giving away kids PRESTO cards

We’ll be handing out complimentary PRESTO cards for kids 12 and under on March 25 to support the switch to required PRESTO cards. Please bring proof of age.

Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: Brant Hills Community Centre (Foyer), 2255 Brant St.

Kids can tap into free on Burlington Transit

As of March 1, 2023, kids 12 and under need to tap a PRESTO card before taking Burlington Transit with their parent or guardian. Burlington Transit bus drivers will ask all passengers to tap their PRESTO card as they board.

Seniors still have free mid-day transit from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They also need a PRESTO card.

Also, my motion to allow free transit for youth 13-19 on evenings and weekends was approved by council, so stay tuned for the roll-out of this new program. I am looking to have this program extended to all day; this will be dependent on discussions with the school boards.

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