Rose Sicoli is a business woman in Brantford, known for her roles as a local business owner, real estate professional, and city councillor. Rose demonstrates an entrepreneurial drive and community leadership in all her undertakings. Her commitment to advocating for women's equality and supporting multicultural communities is evident in both her professional and personal endeavors. She is a long-time volunteer and board member with various associations and charities in the community. Residing in West Brant since 2008, Rose, along with her two children, Haillie-Jade & Sophia, proudly calls the area home, often exploring the city's extensive trail system with her beloved English Bulldog, Coco. With a rich Italian heritage, Rose is dedicated to preserving traditions, promoting family values, and fostering inclusivity within her multicultural community. Her extensive experience, community involvement, and dedication to making a positive impact position her as a trusted advocate and leader in Ward 1.
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
WHEREAS October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing an important opportunity for communities to raise awareness, show solidarity with those affected, and support local health initiatives; and WHEREAS local organizer, survivor and breast cancer awareness advocate Brandi Lee has led the Mission Possible: Paint the Town Pink campaign in Brantford for several years, pa
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
(Option 3) B. THAT Council direct staff to PREPARE and SUBMIT an application to the Province of Ontario under the Development Charge Reduction Program; and C. THAT Council ENDORSE, in principle, a temporary reduction in City residential development charges in the amount of 30% for a period of three years, subject to final consideration of Council approval of the required by-law if this City is suc
Amendment (Option 3) B. THAT Council direct staff to PREPARE and SUBMIT an application to the Province of Ontario under the Development Charge Reduction Program; and C. THAT Council ENDORSE, in principle, a temporary reduction in City residential development charges in the amount of 30% for a period of three years, subject to final consideration of Council approval of the required by-law if this C
to Item 12.1.4: Add "on a yearly basis" to the end of recommendation D. Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 12.1.4: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
to Item 12.1.8: THAT Staff be directed to install speed bumps as traffic calming measures on Cheevers Rd between Blackburn Dr and Gillespie Dr to be funded from the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Capital account at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Recorded vote on amendment to Item 12.1.8: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sul
to Item 12.3.5 (1): THAT Report #2026-177 Next Steps Regarding Naming the Parkette Stage BE RECEIVED; and THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to permanently remove the Parkette Stage after the Brantford Beats and Eats event. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to complete the recommendations outlined in the CPTED analysis for a total cost of $35,000 and THAT the $20,074.73 be utilized from the capital project and the remai
37-2026 Being a By-law to amend Chapter 141 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code respecting the appointment of the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer(s) 38-2026 Being a by-law to levy and collect property taxes and related charges and payments for the year 2026 (2025-545) (Finance Committee Report #2025-12-10) 39-2026 Being a By-law to amend By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges t
Amendment to Item 12.1.4: Add "on a yearly basis" to the end of recommendation D. Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 12.1.4: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Amendment to Item 12.1.8: THAT Staff be directed to install speed bumps as traffic calming measures on Cheevers Rd between Blackburn Dr and Gillespie Dr to be funded from the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Capital account at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Recorded vote on amendment to Item 12.1.8: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Co
Amendment to Item 12.3.5 (1): A. THAT Report #2026-177 Next Steps Regarding Naming the Parkette Stage BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to permanently remove the Parkette Stage after the Brantford Beats and Eats event. C. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to complete the recommendations outlined in the CPTED analysis for a total cost of $35,000 and THAT the $20,074.73 be utilized from the capital pr
THAT all items for Consent (6.1 - 6.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 Building Our Community from the Kids Up: 2025 Annual Update [Financial Impact: None], 2026-133 A. THAT Report 2026-133 Building Our Community from the Kids Up: 2025 Annual Update, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of the final resolution and staff report to the County of Br
Referral: Refer to Staff to bring back a report in one cycle. Recorded vote on referral: Yes (2) Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo No (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Samwell
Referral: Refer to Staff to bring back a report in one cycle. Recorded vote on referral: Yes (2): Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo No (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
WHEREAS The FireFit Championships are a nationally sanctioned, firefighter fitness competition that attracts participants from across Canada; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford has a history of being a host City for the FireFit challenge in past years; and WHEREAS The Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association would like to bring the FireFit Challenge back to Brantford July 25 – 26, 2026; and
THAT the following item BE
WHEREAS The FireFit Championships are a nationally sanctioned, firefighter fitness competition that attracts participants from across Canada; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford has a history of being a host City for the FireFit challenge in past years; and 7 WHEREAS The Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association would like to bring the FireFit Challenge back to Brantford July 25 – 26, 2026; a
Referral THAT the following item BE
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 2 3.1 Revised Mandate for Negotiations with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 685, 2026-146 Labour relations or employee negotiations 3.2 Request to Lease property on Market Street, 2026-145 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board 3.3 Acquisition of 305 Powerline Road, 2026-131 A proposed
THAT all items for Consent (6.1-6.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The items subject to the vote are as follows:
THAT all items for Consent (6.1 - 6.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.3 City of Brantford Encampment Network (COBEN) 2025 Annual Update [Financial Impact: None], 2026-74 3 A. THAT Report 2026-74, City of Brantford Encampment Network (COBEN) 2025 Annual Update BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of the final resolution and staff report to the Coun
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – 2026 International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026 8.2 – International Long COVID Awareness Day – March 15 2026 8.3 – Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2026 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sul
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – 2026 International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026 8.2 – International Long COVID Awareness Day – March 15 2026 8.3 – Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2026 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hun
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (8): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 5.1 Matters with Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation – Sports and Entertainment Centre and Northern Boundary Lands, 2026-89 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – International Mother Language Day - February 21, 2026 8.2 – Black History Month – February 2026 8.3 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councill
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – International Mother Language Day - February 21, 2026 8.2 – Black History Month – February 2026 8.3 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councill
WHEREAS the City of Brantford is committed to ensuring municipal services and facilities are inclusive, respectful, and accessible to residents of all cultural and religious backgrounds; and WHEREAS for Sikh children and families, the patka is a significant article of faith, and the inability to properly secure or retie a patka in public spaces can cause distress, exclusion, and barriers to partic
WHEREAS Lorne Park is one of the City’s most cherished public spaces, valued for its natural beauty, historic character, and role as a gathering place for generations of residents; and WHEREAS a mature willow tree at Lorne Park was recently
THAT all Items contained within the Estimates Reports (Items 4.1 to 4.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The items were then voted on individually and
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Christian Heritage Monday – December 2025 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Christian Heritage Monday – December 2025 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT all Items for Consideration and Consent (5.1-6.1) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month and November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and WHEREAS violence is the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals. Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and WHEREAS Femicide rates are on the rise in Ontario, wit
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 5.1 Market Compensation and Pay Equity review for Exempt Positions and revised mandate for APAE negotiations, 2025-509 Labour relations or employee negotiations
THAT all Items for Consideration and Consent (5.1-6.3) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
THAT the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street, for the sum of $800,000, to Vrancor Group Inc., in trust to a company to be named, BE APPROVED; and THAT the By-law to authorize the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and, THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Cor
A. THAT the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street, for the sum of $800,000, to Vrancor Group Inc., in trust to a company to be named, BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the By-law to authorize the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and, C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreement of Purchase and Sale betwee