The Brantford Record

City Council

October 26, 2021

Who was there

Present (6): Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, John Sless, Brian Van Tilborg

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (12 motions)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford is neighbours to the largest indigenous population in the country; and WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford values its relationship with Indigenous peoples, governments, agencies and institutions and works to be respectful of traditions, cultures and ways of being; and 11 WHEREAS Reconciliation is a core value that Council commits to uphold; and WHEREAS Ongoing communication, discussion and negotiation with the Indigenous people of this land is of great importance; and WHEREAS The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada published 94 Calls to Action, Thirteen of which are directed at Municipal Governments; and WHEREAS A number of neighbouring municipalities have developed Indigenous Relations staff positions, including The City of Guelph, The City of Mississauga, and The City of London; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT The Corporation of the City of Brantford immediately begin work on the creation of an Indigenous Affairs Officer position reporting to the Office of the CAO and Mayor, and that once created immediately begin recruitment of a qualified candidate, without the need for this matter to be considered by the Human Resources Committee; and B.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for October 2021 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communications: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1. Special City Council - September 28, 2021 11.2. Special City Council - October 12, 2021 11.3. Special City Council - October 14, 2021 11.4. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - September 28, 2021 11.5. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - October 12, 2021 11.6. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - October 14, 2021 and; THAT the following minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.7. John Noble Home Committee of Management - October 13, 2021 11.8. John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - October 13, 2021 Recorded vote on all Minutes: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford is neighbours to the largest indigenous population in the country; and WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford values its relationship with Indigenous peoples, governments, agencies and institutions and works to be respectful of traditions, cultures and ways of being; and WHEREAS Reconciliation is a core value that Council commits to uphold; and WHERAS Ongoing communication, discussion and negotiation with the Indigenous people of this land is of great importance; and WHEREAS The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada published 94 Calls to Action, Thirteen of which are directed at Municipal Governments; and WHEREAS A number of neighbouring municipalities have developed Indigenous Relations staff positions, including The City of Guelph, The City of Mississauga, and The City of London; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT The Corporation of the City of Brantford immediately begin work on the creation of an Indigenous Affairs Officer position reporting to the Office of the CAO and Mayor, and that once created immediately begin recruitment of a qualified candidate, without the need for this matter to be considered by the Human Resources Committee; and B. THAT the costs associated with the Indigenous Affairs Officer BE INCLUDED as an unavoidable increase in the 2022 Operating Budget. Prior to the vote, friendly amendments were made with leave of the mover and seconder to include the following: i. That the Mississaug
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Martin
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. As there was a delegation, Council first disposed of Item 12.4.1 - Paramedic Services Draft 2022 Budget. 12.4 Finance Committee Report #2021-10-13 12.4.1 Paramedic Services Draft 2022 Budget [Financial Impact - $246,671 Operating Budget increase], 2021-640 A. THAT report 2021-640 titled Paramedic Services Draft 2022 Budget BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the 2022 draft paramedic services budget BE APPROVED in principle; and C. THAT pending County approval of the 2022 paramedic services budget, staff BE DIRECTED to include the City’s share of a new ambulance purchase in its 2022 Capital Budget; and D. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to send a copy of this resolution to the County Clerk prior to November 1, 2021. 15 Recorded vote on Item 12.4.1: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT Item 13.1 Clause C BE STRUCK AND REPLACED with the following: C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to: i. Not proceed with a By-election due to the regular Municipal Election being only 12 months from execution and the approximate $150,000 in expenses that would be incurred; and ii. Advertise the Ward 1 Councillor Vacancy on the City’s website, social media and local newspaper and request applications to be submitted to the City Clerk by 2:00pm on November 19th in the form of: a. Nomination Paper – Form 1 (Public Document); b. Endorsement of Nomination – Form 2 (Public Document); 19 c. Council Vacancy Resume (Public Document); d. Valid Government Issued Identification (Private and Confidential); and iii. Prepare a December 11th 9:00 a.m Special City Council Meeting where the following procedures shall be used: a. Delegations will only be permitted for certified Candidates in the form of an invitation from the Clerk who will place Candidates in random speaking sequence order, and each Candidate appearing will be limited to five minutes of speaking time each without questions from Members of Council to Candidates. b. Should a Candidate wish to withdraw their name, the deadline shall be 9am the day prior to the Special City Council meeting. iv. Execute, during the Special City Council Meeting, the following voting processes: a. Members will vote openly in a blind vote fashion (Names of Council Members not displayed); b. Members will vote for one Candidate only; c. Candidates
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
A. THAT the acquisition of Unit 2, 150 Colborne Street, described as Brant Standard Condominium Plan 90, for the sum of $300,000.00 by The Corporation of the City of Brantford BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the required Sales By-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and C. THAT the purchase BE FUNDED from the Capital Levy Reserve RF0573.
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Carpenter
THAT report 2021-679, titled CAO COVID-19 Emergency update 10.26.21 BE RECEIVED
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Wall
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Carpenter
A. THAT the City enter into an agreement of purchase and sale with Telephone City Aggregates (“TCA”), to be satisfactory in form to Legal Counsel, and in content to the Manager of Real Estate Services, that includes: a. Disposition: City lands to be transferred to TCA:
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW PREAMBLE 199-2021 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Lease and Option to Purchase Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Brant Community Healthcare Systems regarding the lands municipally known as 311 St. Paul Avenue and 225 Terrace Hill Street in the City of Brantford (2021-604) (Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2021-10-12) 2. Confidential Minutes of Settlement for Assessment Appeals (2021-649) (Special City Council, October 12, 2021) 200-2021 By-law to amend by-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Various locations – Schedule 1 – Through Highways, Schedule 2 – Yield Right of Way Signs) (2021-402) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-10-05) 201-2021 By-law to amend by-law 144-88, being a by-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Parking Control Housekeeping Updates – Albion Street) (2021-609) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-10-05) 202-2021 By-law to amend by-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Albion Street – Schedule 8 – Speed Regulations) (2020-106) (City Council - May 26, 2020) 203-2021 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, Being a By-law to Adopt Various City of Brantford Policies and to Create
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT By-law 199-2021 through to and including By-law 218-2021 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Carpenter

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