That Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: Waiving of Certain Planning Application Fees - 113 King George Road, 2026-316 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Recorded vote on motion to move in-camera: Yes (7) Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo,
That Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: Waiving of Certain Planning Application Fees - 113 King George Road, 2026-316 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Recorded vote on motion to move in-camera: Yes (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, a
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-06-26, submitted by Landwise on behalf of Indwell Community Homes, affecting the lands municipally known as 452 Grey Street, to change the zoning to “Holding 45 – Residential Mid-Rise – Exception 79 (H45-RMR-79) Zone”, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.3, Section 9.4.1 and Appendix D of Report 2026-302; and TH
A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-06-26, submitted by Landwise on behalf of Indwell Community Homes, affecting the lands municipally known as 452 Grey Street, to change the zoning to “Holding 45 – Residential Mid-Rise – Exception 79 (H45-RMR- 79) Zone”, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.3, Section 9.4.1 and Appendix D of Report 2026-302; an
McCreary THAT all items for Consent (6.1-6.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
Bell THAT all items for Consent (6.1 - 6.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 5.1 2026 Emergency Shelter Provider Update [Financial Impact: None], 2026-255 1. 2026 Emergency Shelter Provider Update - 2026-255.pdf THAT Report 2026-255, 2026 Emergency Shelter Provider Update BE RECEIVED; and THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to enter into agreements for emergency shelter and transitional housing p
THAT all items for Consent (6.1-6.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
THAT all items for Consent (6.1 - 6.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 5.1 2026 Emergency Shelter Provider Update [Financial Impact: None], 2026-255 A. THAT Report 2026-255, 2026 Emergency Shelter Provider Update BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to enter into agreements for emergency shelter and transitional housing provision for two (2) years, effective November 1, 2026,
THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to the following: THAT the review include consideration of permitting only Ontario-defined Class 1 power assisted bicycles (no throttle) that: Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor
Amendment THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to the following: THAT the review include consideration of permitting only Ontario- defined Class 1 power assisted bicycles (no throttle) that: Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, an
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (5) Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg 2
to Item 12.1.3: THAT Appendix B BE AMENDED to include Locks Road from Colborne Street to Mohawk Street be restricted from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday – Saturday; Sunday THAT the following by-law be presented to City Council for adoption: THAT Schedule “13” of Traffic By-law 37-83 which pertains to “Truck Routes” BE AMENDED to provide the following: NAME OF STREET LIMITS RESTRICTIONS Locks Road From
Amendment to Item 12.1.3: THAT Appendix B BE AMENDED to include Locks Road from Colborne Street to Mohawk Street be restricted from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday – Saturday; Sunday THAT the following by-law be presented to City Council for adoption: THAT Schedule “13” of Traffic By-law 37-83 which pertains to “Truck Routes” BE AMENDED to provide the following: NAME OF LIMITS RESTRICTIONS STREET Locks
Amendment: THAT Clause D (3) BE STRUCK and REPLACED: THAT staff CONSULT with the Salvation Army, St. Andrew’s United Church, Grace Anglican Church, The Blessing Centre, and neighbouring residents to bring recommedndations to Council regarding the food program; Recorded vote on item amendment: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg,
THAT clauses A, B & C of item 1 BE STRUCK AND REPLACED: THAT no name be applied to the parkette stage and that the stage be removed. Yes (3) Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli No (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
THAT clauses A, B & C of item 1 BE STRUCK AND REPLACED: THAT no name be applied to the parkette stage and that the stage be removed. Yes (3): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Martin No (8): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg
THAT the motion BE AMENDED to include the following: THAT residents of the City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River BE GRANTED priority access to registration for all City-operated recreation programs and lessons, such that registration for these residents shall open no less than twenty-four hours in advance of registration opening to non-residents; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to implem
Amendment THAT the motion BE AMENDED to include the following: A. THAT residents of the City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River BE GRANTED priority access to registration for all City-operated recreation programs and lessons, such that registration for these residents shall open no less than 6 twenty-four hours in advance of registration opening to non- residents; and B. THAT staff BE
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (6) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: 2 Yes (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Amendment: THAT the Social Services Committee RECOMMENDS to City and County Councils to CONSIDER a joint delegation to AMO in August regarding the shortfalls of administrative funding to Service System Managers of Children's Services and Early Years.
VanTilborg Amendment: C.THAT given the Province is considering prohibiting municipalities from undertaking secondary planning or area-specific plans, which provide a critical tool for municipalities to comprehensively plan for development, The Council of the City of Brantford respectfully requests the Province continue to allow for municipalities to adopt secondary plans and area specific plans; a
Amendment: C.THAT given the Province is considering prohibiting municipalities from undertaking secondary planning or area- specific plans, which provide a critical tool for municipalities to comprehensively plan for development, The Council of the City of Brantford respectfully requests the Province continue to allow for municipalities to adopt secondary plans and area specific plans; and D.THAT
to waive the rules to mimic Estimates Committee speaking time limits (3 minutes unlimited) Recorded vote on motion waive the rules: YES: (6) Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell NO: (4) Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Sullivan
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recently approved Bill 68, which establishes the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is proposing the consolidation of the province's 36 conservation authorities into seven regional conservation authorities, including the Grand River Conservation Authority(GRCA), which will be amalgamated amongst eight current authorities
THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause B: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to include the Clarence Street Corridor Updates as part of the downtown infrastructure renewal project. Recorded vote on amendment to 6.1.4: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Martin
Amendment THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause B: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to include the Clarence Street 11 Corridor Updates as part of the downtown infrastructure renewal project. Recorded vote on amendment to 6.1.4: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell No (1): Coun
McCreary Amendment THAT the City portion of the Grand Erie Public Health Budget be increased by 1% over the 2025 Council approved Budget Recorded vote on amendment to item: 4.2.2 Yes (6) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sullivan No (5) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Council
Amendment THAT the City portion of the Grand Erie Public Health Budget be increased by 1% over the 2025 Council approved Budget Recorded vote on amendment to item: 4.2.2 Yes (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor VanTilborg No (5): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Sam
Amendment THAT staff investigate and report back by Q1 2026 on the feasibility of a Bylaw and any other appropriate measures that: regulate the use of public spaces for the distribution of food, clothing, and other donations; encourage partnerships between private individuals/organizations and established agencies to ensure coordinated and sustainable support; prioritize the safety of staff, volun
THAT Committee of the Whole WAIVE solicitor client privilege Recorded vote on motion to waive privilege: Yes (5) Councillor Sless, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (5) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Hunt
THAT Committee of the Whole WAIVE solicitor client privilege Recorded vote on motion to waive privilege: Yes (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, and Councillor Samwell No (5): Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Van Tilborg
WHEREAS The City of Brantford recognizes that homelessness, encampments, mental health crises, and substance use disorders are complex, systemic challenges that require compassionate, comprehensive, and coordinated responses from municipal, provincial, and federal governments; and WHEREAS Encampments in urban areas can pose risks to public health, safety, sanitation, and environmental integrity, a
12 WHEREAS The City of Brantford recognizes that homelessness, encampments, mental health crises, and substance use disorders are complex, systemic challenges that require compassionate, comprehensive, and coordinated responses from municipal, provincial, and federal governments; and WHEREAS Encampments in urban areas can pose risks to public health, safety, sanitation, and environmental integrity
THAT all Items for Consideration and Consent (5.1-6.3) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 5.1 Lease of 389 West St., Brantford (Fox Ridge) to Six Nations of The Grand River Long Term Care [Financial Impact: unknown], 2025-518 A. THAT Report 2025-518, Lease of 389 West St. Brantford (Fox Ridge) to Six Nations of the Grand River Long Term Care BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED t
THAT $100, 000 BE ALLOCATED from the Council Priorities Reserve to support the Food Security Community Action Plan; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report by the end of December 2025 with recommendation regarding how these funds will enhance food security measures in alignment with health and housing programs that are being planned for 389 West Street. Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor
Amendment THAT $100, 000 BE ALLOCATED from the Council Priorities Reserve to support the Food Security Community Action Plan; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report by the end of December 2025 with recommendation regarding how these funds will enhance food security measures in alignment with health and housing programs that are being planned for 389 West Street. Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Coun
Amendment: THAT the Airport Board recommends that opportunities to assist 1 Air be explored by City Staff and the Brantford Municipal Airport Board of Management; and THAT a report back to the Airport Board will be prepared, if necessary, with recommended actions for consideration.
WHEREAS Section 88.18 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 requires municipalities to adopt policies and procedures governing the use of municipal resources during an election campaign period; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford’s Corporate Policy: Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes affirms the principle that all candidates, including Members of Council, shall have equal access to reso