First elected in 1994, Councillor Richard Carpenter has represented Ward 4 for more than 30 years, earning a reputation for accessibility, strong constituent service, and active community involvement. Prior to joining Council, he began his public service with the Brantford Public Utilities Commission in 1990, later serving as Chair of the Board, where he became an early advocate for reliable and accessible public transit. Throughout his time on Council, Councillor Carpenter has focused on practical, community-driven leadership grounded in open and accountable local government. He is known for listening to residents, advocating for neighbourhood priorities, and working to ensure City Hall remains responsive to the community it serves. Councillor Carpenter and his wife, Jenny, have been married for 48 years. Both grew up in Eagle Place in Brantford, and they enjoy spending time with their children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He has consistently supported key community priorities, including the development of a new hospital, affordable housing initiatives, addiction treatment and mental health supports, infrastructure improvements, public safety, and stronger relationships with neighbouring municipalities and Six Nations of the Grand River. He is also a strong advocate for responsible financial management and ensuring taxpayers receive value from municipal investments. Councillor Carpenter has dedicated significant time to supporting seniors, families, and vulnerable residents. He served for several years as Chair of the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee, helping raise awareness and strengthen supports for seniors in the community. As Chair of the John Noble Home, he helped guide the expansion of seniors’ care services, including the addition of new beds to the facility. He has also been a strong supporter of the Seniors Resource Centre and its role in improving quality of life for older adults. In addition to his municipal responsibilities, Councillor Carpenter served for ten years on the Children’s Aid Society Board, including two years as President, reflecting his commitment to supporting children and families. He also served on the Police Services Board, contributing to oversight and policy discussions related to community safety and policing.
VanTilborg WHEREAS the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Unit 341 has proudly served the citizens of Brantford and area since 1959, providing support and advocacy for veterans, active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families, and numerous community organizations; and WHEREAS ANAVETS Unit 341 has been a longstanding and valued community partner, supporting charitable i
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Memorandum of Understanding for Venue Management between Oak View Group and the Corporation of the City of Brantford for the Brantford Sports and Entertainment Centre, 2026-347 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
WHEREAS the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Unit 341 has proudly served the citizens of Brantford and area since 1959, providing support and advocacy for veterans, active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families, and numerous community organizations; and WHEREAS ANAVETS Unit 341 has been a longstanding and valued community partner, supporting charitable initiatives,
THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the ATU Conventional and Brantford Lift, Local 685 for a renewal Collective Agreement from January 1, 2026 to December 21, 2029. Recorded vote on item 15.1: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Co
THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the ATU Conventional and Brantford Lift, Local 685 for a renewal Collective Agreement from January 1, 2026 to December 21, 2029. Recorded vote on item 15.1: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Council
THAT Report No. 2026-296 – Building Faster Fund (BFF) 2026 Investment Plan BE RECEIVED; and THAT City Council ENDORSES the Investment Plan contained in Report 2026-296; and THAT upon Ministry approval of the Investment Plan, debenture financing in the amount of $4,000,000 BE REDUCED in the Downtown Revitalization Project (RD1702); and THAT the necessary by-law to make the revision for the financin
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 6.1 Tentative Settlement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 685, Conventional Transit and Brantford Lift, 2026-258 Labour relations or employee negotiations.
A. THAT Report No. 2026-296 – Building Faster Fund (BFF) 2026 Investment Plan BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT City Council ENDORSES the Investment Plan contained in Report 2026-296; and C. THAT upon Ministry approval of the Investment Plan, debenture financing in the amount of $4,000,000 BE REDUCED in the Downtown Revitalization Project (RD1702); and D. THAT the necessary by-law to make the revision for
THAT Report 2026-231, titled “Official Plan Amendment OP-04-25-Settlement Area Expansion – 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road”, BE RECEIVED; THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OP-04-25, submitted by Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Tutela Heights Development Inc, to expand the City’s Settlement Area Boundary to include the lands municipally known as 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road, BE REFUSED; an
5 A. THAT Report 2026-231, titled “Official Plan Amendment OP-04-25- Settlement Area Expansion – 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road”, BE RECEIVED; B. THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OP-04-25, submitted by Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Tutela Heights Development Inc, to expand the City’s Settlement Area Boundary to include the lands municipally known as 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road, BE RE
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-18-25, submitted by Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. on behalf of Kennedy (Mount Pleasant) Inc., to amend the boundaries of the existing site specific zoning that applies to the lands municipally known as 205-211 Mount Pleasant Road, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 8 and Appendix E of Report 2026-137; and, THAT
A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-18-25, submitted by Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. on behalf of Kennedy (Mount Pleasant) Inc., to amend the boundaries of the existing site specific zoning that applies to the lands municipally known as 205-211 Mount Pleasant Road, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 8 and Appendix E of Report 2026-137; and, B.
WHEREAS the City of Brantford is committed to environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and the protection of natural heritage systems; and WHEREAS the “New Forest in the City” reflects the vision and leadership of the Brant Tree Coalition and community supporters to establish a naturalized urban forest for ecological preservation and passive public use; and WHEREAS formal recognition
VanTilborg THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on items not separated: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on items not separated: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell
THAT Report 2026-151, titled “Adoption of an Economic Development Community Improvement Plan” BE RECEIVED; THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Project Area BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix B to Report 2026-151, BE APPROVED; THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix C to Report 20
A. THAT Report 2026-151, titled “Adoption of an Economic Development Community Improvement Plan” BE RECEIVED; B. THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Project Area BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix B to Report 2026-151, BE APPROVED; C. THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix C to
THAT Item 12.2.3 BE AMENDED by add a new D and E , the old D becomes F, and amend Q4 2026 to Q2 2026 in clause C. D. THAT Economic Development staff BE DIRECTED to explore opportunities in consultation with the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association and the Brantford Home Builders Association to implement a Development Charges Deferral Program and/or installment program, tied to construction m
D. THAT, notwithstanding clause C, the first Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Value for Money audit shall be directed to the City’s Development Charges program, including but not limited to: the calculation, collection, and administration of development charges; the allocation, reserve funds, and expenditures of development charge revenues; compliance with the Development Charges Act, 1997, and asso
Amendment THAT Item 12.2.3 BE AMENDED by add a new D and E , the old D becomes F, and amend Q4 2026 to Q2 2026 in clause C. D. THAT Economic Development staff BE DIRECTED to explore opportunities in consultation with the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association and the Brantford Home Builders Association to implement a Development Charges Deferral Program and/or installment program, tied to cons
Amendment D. THAT, notwithstanding clause C, the first Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Value for Money audit shall be directed to the City’s Development Charges program, including but not limited to: 21 i. the calculation, collection, and administration of development charges; ii. the allocation, reserve funds, and expenditures of development charge revenues; iii. compliance with the Development Ch
THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.4 John Noble Home Committee of Management - October 8, 2025 11.5 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - October 8, 2025 11.6 John Noble Home Committee of Management - November 12, 2025 11.7 John Noble Home Committee of Management - December 10, 2025 11.8 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - Dec
WHEREAS Section 217 of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits municipalities to change the composition of council, including creating new offices, provided that such changes are approved through by-law prior to January 1 of an election year; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford currently does not have a Deputy Mayor position, and the establishment of an elected Deputy Mayor would enhance civic leadership, s
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 Items for Consideration 6.1.3 Brantford Airport Board Report #2025-11-17, 2025-596 1. Brantford Airport Board Report 2025.11.12 - 2025-596.pdf 2. November 2025 Airport Update - 2025-514.pdf 3. Appendix A Airport Projects Update - Nov. 2025.pdf 4. Appendix B Airport Fees and Charge
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 Items for Consideration 6.1.3 Brantford Airport Board Report #2025-11-17, 2025-596 1. November 2025 Airport Update [Financial Impact: None], 2025-514 A. THAT Report 2025-514 titled “November 2025 Airport Update” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the necessary By-law to amend Fees and Charg
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 Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, and Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application PZ-14-25, submitted by Arcadis on behalf of Sensity: Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada, to change the zoning of the lands municipally known as 106 Paris Road from “Neighbourhood Low Rise” NLR (F18 A550 C35) Zone to “Holding 41 – Residential Mid-Rise – Exception 75” (H41-RMR-75) Zone, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions out
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 (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg
A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application PZ-14-25, submitted by Arcadis on behalf of Sensity: Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada, to change the zoning of the lands municipally known as 106 Paris Road from “Neighbourhood Low Rise” NLR (F18 A550 C35) Zone to 4 “Holding 41 – Residential Mid-Rise – Exception 75” (H41-RMR- 75) Zone, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisio
WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are responsible for organizing and administering municipal and school board elections every four years, as mandated under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 ; and WHEREAS local schools are traditionally among the most convenient, accessible, and familiar polling locations for voters in all communities; and WHEREAS schools offer important accessibility features
WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are responsible for organizing and administering municipal and school board elections every four years, as mandated under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996; and WHEREAS local schools are traditionally among the most convenient, accessible, and familiar polling locations for voters in all communities; and WHEREAS schools offer important accessibility features s
Amendment: THAT the Clerk requests the full investigation report from the Board of Health for Grand Erie Public Health regarding the investigation concerning a breach of their Code of Conduct, and provide it to City Council. Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sul
McCreary Amendment: THAT the Public Consultation Task Force BE DISBANDED. 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
McCreary Amendment: THAT the Clerk advises the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association that the City will no longer be appointing a liaison member from Council 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
McCreary Amendment: THAT the Community Physician Recruitment Committee be STRUCK from Appendix A as it has been Disbanded. 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
Amendment: THAT the Clerk requests the full investigation report from the Board of Health for Grand Erie Public Health regarding the investigation concerning a breach of their Code of Conduct, and provide it to City Council. Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpent
Amendment: 3 THAT the Public Consultation Task Force BE DISBANDED. Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg
Amendment: THAT the Clerk advises the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association that the City will no longer be appointing a liaison member from Council Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg
Amendment: THAT the Community Physician Recruitment Committee be STRUCK from Appendix A as it has been Disbanded. Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg
Amendment D. THAT Staff arrange a public meeting with residents in the 4th quarter of 2025.