City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: 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 – International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31, 2025 8.2 – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – September 2025 8.3 – FASD Awareness Day – Monday September 9, 2025 8.4 – World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10, 2025 8.5 – Welcoming Week – September 12-21, 2025 8.6 – Cultural Days – September 19 to October 12, 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

WHEREAS childhood cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death among children in Canada and around the world; and WHEREAS each year, more than 10,000 children in North America are diagnosed with cancer, and thousands more around the world face similar life-altering news; and WHEREAS ongoing research and clinical trials have led to significant advances in treatment and survival rates, but much work remains to ensure every child has a chance at a full and healthy life; and WHEREAS families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers all play vital roles in the lives of children with cancer, offering strength, care, and hope every step of the way; and WHEREAS Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to honour the children fighting cancer, remember those we have

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for August 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: 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 minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 - City Council - June 24, 2025 11.2 - Special City Council - June 24, 2025 11.3 - Special City Council - Private and Confidential - June 24, 2025 Recorded vote on the minutes: 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 all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.2 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025-08-12 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 08.12.25 COWPA REPORT.pdf 12.2.3 Bill 5 and Bill 17 – Legislative Updates and Impacts to Brantford [Financial Impact - None], 2025-364 THAT Report 2025-364, titled “Bill 5 and Bill 17 – Legislative Updates and Impacts to Brantford”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT Planning Staff initiate any necessary Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendments to address the revised Provincial legislative requirements and REPORT BACK to Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration once Provincial regulations have been released. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby: ENDORSE AMO’s submission to the Standing Committee on the Interior titled “Unleash your Economy by Protecting Communities” sent May 26, 2025 requesting the province to include municipalities in the development of the regulatory framework to implement Special Economic Zones; and OPPOSE the provisions contained in Bill 5 that would reduce the environmental protections, override municipal planning authority, or prevent good faith consultation with indigenous communities; and Encourage the Province to support responsible housing and infrastructure growth through environmentally sound policies, local planning tools, and projects that protect sensitive wildlife and natural resources; and Resp

THAT staff BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a settlement with BSC Landco. Inc. to resolve certain portions of OLT file number OLT-24-001085, on the basis that the City's Zoning By-law will be amended to change the portion of the property zoned Core Natural (N) to General Employment (GE) with a holding provision that requires an updated Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to define the limits of developable area that would remain zoned General Employment (GE), with any lands determined to be non-developable returned to the Core Natural (N) Zone in accordance with Section 2.18 f) of Zoning By-law 124-2024. Recorded vote on item 14.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Sullivan

McCreary Amendment Appointment to expire on November 14, 2026. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Carpenter

McCreary THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 82-2025 Being a By-law to close and convey the lane behind 19 and 15 The Strand Avenue (2025-335) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-08-12) 83-2025 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford Policies, by amending Corporate Policy - 012 Corporate Purchasing Policy. (2025-390) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-08-12) 84-2025 Being a By-law to approve the sale of City owned lands at 11 Park Road South. (2023-619) (City Council Resolution 2024-08-27) 85-2025 Being a By-law to establish a filing fee for the Appeal Committee of the Corporation of the City of Brantford by amending By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2024-2027, and to make consequential amendments to Chapter 465 of the Municipal Code – Property Standards and By-law 106-2017, being a By-law to adopt Health and Safety Standard 061 – Workplace Security. (2025-80) (Combined Committee of the Whole Report #2025-05-13) 86-2025 Being a By-law to amend Chapter 26 (Boards – Advisory Committees – Duties – Functions) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, being a By-law to Amend Chapter 206 (Dogs – Other Animals) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, being a By-law to Amend Chapter 326 (General Provisions Issue of Licences) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code,

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: 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 the Clerk’s Report on Communication for August 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: 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 the following minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 - City Council - June 24, 2025 11.2 - Special City Council - June 24, 2025 11.3 - Special City Council - Private and Confidential - June 24, 2025 Recorded vote on the minutes: 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 in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12. Committee Reports 12.2 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025- 08-12 12.2.3 Bill 5 and Bill 17 – Legislative Updates and Impacts to Brantford [Financial Impact - None], 2025-364 A. THAT Report 2025-364, titled “Bill 5 and Bill 17 – Legislative Updates and Impacts to Brantford”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Planning Staff initiate any necessary Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendments to address the revised Provincial legislative requirements and REPORT BACK to Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration once Provincial regulations have been released. C. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby: i. ENDORSE AMO’s submission to the Standing Committee on the Interior titled “Unleash your Economy by Protecting Communities” sent May 26, 2025 requesting the province to include municipalities in the development of the regulatory framework to implement Special Economic Zones; and ii. OPPOSE the provisions contained in Bill 5 that would reduce the environmental protections, override municipal planning authority, or prevent good faith consultation with indigenous communities; and iii. Encourage the Province to support responsible housing and infrastructure growth through environmentally sound policies, local planning tools, and projects that protect sensitive wildlife and natural resources; and iv. Respectfully RE

THAT staff BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a settlement with BSC Landco. Inc. to resolve certain portions of OLT file number OLT-24- 001085, on the basis that the City's Zoning By-law will be amended to change the portion of the property zoned Core Natural (N) to General Employment (GE) with a holding provision that requires an updated Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to define the limits of developable area that would remain zoned General Employment (GE), with any lands determined to be non-developable returned to 22 the Core Natural (N) Zone in accordance with Section 2.18 f) of Zoning By-law 124-2024. Recorded vote on item 14.1: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Sullivan

Amendment Appointment to expire on November 14, 2026. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Carpenter

THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 82-2025 Being a By-law to close and convey the lane behind 19 and 15 The Strand Avenue (2025-335) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-08-12) 83-2025 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford Policies, by amending Corporate Policy - 012 Corporate Purchasing Policy. (2025-390) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-08-12) 84-2025 Being a By-law to approve the sale of City owned lands at 11 Park Road South. (2023-619) (City Council Resolution 2024- 08-27) 85-2025 Being a By-law to establish a filing fee for the Appeal Committee of the Corporation of the City of Brantford by amending By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2024-2027, and to make consequential amendments to Chapter 465 of the Municipal Code – Property Standards and By-law 106-2017, being a By-law to adopt Health and Safety Standard 061 – Workplace Security. (2025-80) (Combined Committee of the Whole Report #2025-05-13) 86-2025 Being a By-law to amend Chapter 26 (Boards – Advisory Committees – Duties – Functions) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, being a By-law to Amend Chapter 206 (Dogs – Other Animals) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, being a By-law to Amend Chapter 326 (General Provisions Issue of Licences) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, being a