Committee of the Whole - Operations

THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 Brantford Community Climate Change Action Plan [No Financial Impact], 2022-428 A. THAT Report No. 2022-428 titled Brantford Community Climate Change Action Plan BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Council APPROVE the draft Brantford Community Climate Change Action Plan as presented in Appendix A: A Community Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Brantford and staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a finalized Plan to be shared publicly. Recorded vote on Item 6.1.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the amendment BE

That the hour BE EXTENDED to conclude the consideration of all remaining items. Recorded vote on motion to extend the hour: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (2): Councillor Utley, and Councillor McCreary

WHEREAS residents of Grand River Avenue are reporting on-going speeding concerns; and WHEREAS Grand River Avenue is a minor collector road connecting the downtown area and the Holmedale neighbourhood; and 14 WHEREAS existing curve warning signage and pavement markings has not resolved the speeding concern; and WHEREAS there has been several collisions that have occurred as a direct result of speeding; and WHEREAS vertical traffic calming measures are effective at reducing the operating speed of a roadway; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to construct two (2) sets of permanent speed cushions, east and west of the bend at 124 Grand River Avenue with the exact locations to be determined and finalized by Traffic Services; and B. THAT funding not to exceed $15,000 BE PROVIDED from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558); and C. THAT staff undertake traffic studies along Grand River Avenue and determine if additional measures are required at other locations in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy. Recorded vote on Item 7.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS, in 1784, Sir Frederick Haldimand issued a proclamation allocating six miles on either side of the Grand River, beginning at Lake Erie and extending to the head of the river, for the benefit of the “Mohawk Nation and such others of the Five Nation Indians as wish to settle in that quarter” (also known as the Haldimand Tract); and 15 WHEREAS the current reservation of land allocated to the Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) represents approximately 5% of the 950,000 acres described within the Haldimand Proclamation; and WHEREAS, in 1995, the SNGR commenced a lawsuit against the Federal and Provincial Governments seeking compensation for lands not surrendered or an accounting for all profits, property, or other assets belonging to or held by the Crown for the benefit of the SNGR, and an accounting for the management or disposition of those assets; and WHEREAS, negotiations between the SNGR, the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada broke down in 2010 resulting in the SNGR recommencing their litigation against the Crown; and WHEREAS communities within the Haldimand Tract experience the tensions, uncertainty and frustrations arising from failure of the Crown to address the SNGR’s land claims in a timely and equitable manner; and WHEREAS Brantford supports the fair and final settlement of the Six Nations’ 1995 lawsuit against Ontario and Canada and is working to establish a meaningful relationship of peace, friendship, mutual respect and shared prosperity wi

WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board manages the adult school crossing guard program; and WHEREAS at its Board meeting on June 9, 2022, the Police Services Board adopted the following resolution; "THAT the resolution adopted by City Council at its meeting held on April 26, 2022 regarding Crossing Guard Request for Princess Elizabeth School BE RECEIVED; and 20 THAT the email documents between City Staff and Police Staff regarding this request BE RECEIVED; and FURTHER THAT THE City of Brantford BE ADVISED of the following decision of the Brantford Police Services Board on this matter: THAT the request for Adult School Crossing Guards at the three locations noted within the resolution - Tecumseh Street & Marie Avenue; Varadi Avenue & Francis Street and Francis Street/Brier Crescent/White Oaks Drive intersection BE

WHEREAS residents of McGuniness Drive are reporting on-going speeding concerns; and WHEREAS residents have raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians and the children in the area; and WHEREAS numerous vehicular accidents and “hit and run” incidents have been reported by residents in this area; and WHEREAS numerous requests have been received by Ward Councillors to implement traffic calming measures on McGuiness Drive; and WHEREAS Ward Councillors are working with Traffic Services to develop a Neighbourhood Traffic Management plan that included public engagement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to construct a raised crosswalk and Pedestrian Crossover on McGuinness Drive at Dowden Ave, to provide a crossing point for the school; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to construct a raised crosswalk and Pedestrian Crossover on McGuinness Drive at Bradley Lane to connect the trails; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to construct curb bump-outs at each pedestrian crossing location to narrow the crossing distance, pending investigation of any potential drainage issues; and D. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to install an All-way stop at the intersection of McGuiness Drive and St Patricks Drive, to 22 provide a traffic control crossing point for pedestrians and connectivity to transit; and E. THAT funding not to exceed $30,000 BE PROVIDED from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558). Recorded vote on Item 7.4 YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt,

WHEREAS Sandra Street residents have long expressed concerns regarding traffic safety and high rates of speed; and WHEREAS in response, Ward Councillors won support to reduce the speed limit from 50KMH to 40KMH; and WHEREAS a subsequent speed study revealed that further traffic calming measures are warranted; and WHEREAS residents of Sandra Street have petitioned the City of Brantford to take further action, namely the installation of 2 new stop signs; THEREFORE NOW BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to take all actions necessary to install all way stop signs at the Janet St. and Buckingham St. intersections; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED Conduct another speed study following the installation of the stop signs to learn whether additional traffic calming measures are warranted. 23 Recorded vote on Item 7.5 YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor VanTilborg

THAT Section 15.11.5 of the City of Brantford's Procedure By-law BE WAIVED to introduce the following Notice of Motion: WHEREAS on November 23, 2021, City Council appointed Mayor Davis to the Grand River Conservation Authority Board of Directors; and WHEREAS members appointed to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) Board of Directors receive an honorarium in the amount of approximately $2,500 per annum, depending on the number of meetings a member attends; and WHEREAS Section 3.2 (c) of the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement entered into between the City of Brantford, City of Cambridge and the Township of North Dumfries states that for at least the first three years following incorporation the mayors of each municipality shall be included as members of the Grandbridge Energy Board of Directors (GEBD); and WHEREAS members appointed to the GEBD receive director’s fees in the amount of approximately $12,000 per annum, depending on the number of board and committee meetings a director attends; and WHEREAS Section 1.F(b) of By-law 81-2014 (Council Honoraria By-law) requires additional benefits paid to a council member from any outside Board or Committee be paid over or redirected to the City; and 25 WHEREAS the Mayor requires Council approval to redirect honorarium and fees paid for his involvement in outside organizations while acting in his capacity as Mayor of the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS the redirection of said honorarium and fees could substantially benefit local