City Council

A. THAT the report from the Board of Directors for the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation (“LHC”) regarding the 2021 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the unaudited financial statements of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation, as at December 31st, 2020 BE ADOPTED, and that the financial records of the LHC continue to form part of the City’s overall external audit in lieu of the LHC’s own external audit; and C. THAT The Corporation of the City of Brantford, as sole shareholder of the LHC, CONSENTS to the exemption from the requirement to appoint an auditor for the financial year of the Corporation ending December 31, 2021, pursuant to Section 148 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario); and D. THAT the following persons BE APPOINTED to the LHC’s Board of Directors for a term to expire at the close of the next Annual General Meeting: i. City Mayor Davis ii. City Councilor Weaver iii. City Councilor Sless iv. City Councilor McCreary v. City Councilor Antoski vi. City Councilor Wall vii. County Mayor Bailey viii. County Councilor Laferriere ix. County Councilor Bell x. County Councilor Miller; and 4 E. THAT the following incumbents, having been appointed as Officers of Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation by the Directors, BE RATIFIED in the respective positions listed: i. President: Mayor ii. Vice-President: Chair of Social Services Committee iii. Chief Executive Officer: General Manager, Community Services & Social Devel

THAT all Items contained within Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.

THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce a Proclamation without prior Notice; and THAT the proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day be included as item 9.6

THAT the following Proclamations BE APPROVED: 9.1 Brantford Pride Month 14 9.2 Deafblind Awareness Month 9.3 Bike Month 9.4 National Public Works Week - May 16-22 "Stronger Together" 9.5 National Access Awareness Week - May 30 - June 5 9.6 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day The proclamations were then read by the identified Council members. 9.1 Brantford Pride Month - Councillor Wall WHEREAS June 1 is the kickoff day for the month of Brantford Pride 2021; and WHEREAS in it’s eleventh year, The Bridge and the Brantford Pride Committee invites all individuals to join together to make our local community a diverse, safe and proud city; and WHEREAS inclusiveness is embraced by the community to support the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of all its members including the two spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer community; and WHEREAS there is a need to recognize that a community is made up of many diverse and unique groups and that equity means a better life for all; and WHEREAS the two spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer community would like to annually celebrate Brantford Pride Month as they and their allies strive to create a healthy and safe environment now and in the future; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby proclaims June, 2021 as "Brantford Pride Month". 9.2 Deafblind Awareness Month - Councillor Antoski WHEREAS Deafblindness is a unique disability that incorporates the l

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for May 2021 BE RECEIVED.

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 12.1. City Council – March 23, 2021 12.2. Special City Council – May 6, 2021 12.3. Special City Council – May 11, 2021 12.7. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – May 6, 2021 12.8. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – May 11, 2021 THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 12.5 John Noble Home Committee of Management – May 12, 2021 12.5 John Noble Home Committee of Management – Private and Confidential – May 12, 2021

A. THAT Report 2021-380 titled Capital Project Updates – Federal Gas Tax Allocations BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the funding reallocations listed in Table 2 BE APPROVED; and C. THAT the necessary By-law to repeal the following financing By-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption: 211-2019 – Dufferin Park Redevelopment debenture 14-2021 – Arrowdale Community Park debenture

22 THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 128-2021 Being a By-law to repeal By-Law Number 14-2021 and to repeal By-Law Number 211-2019 of The Corporation of the City of Brantford (2021-380) (Finance Committee Report #2021-05-12)

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 128-2021 Being a By-law to repeal By-Law Number 14-2021 and to repeal By-Law Number 211-2019 of The Corporation of the City of Brantford (2021-380) (Finance Committee Report #2021-05-12)

THAT all Items contained within Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED: 23 Council began with Item 13.3.6 - Draft Plan of Condominium 29CD-20506 – 248 Grand River Avenue as there was a delegation on this item : 13.3.6 Draft Plan of Condominium 29CD-20506 – 248 Grand River Avenue [Financial Impact – None], 2021-294 THAT Draft Plan of Condominium Application 29CD-20506, submitted by J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., affecting the lands located at 248 Grand River Avenue, BE APPROVED subject to the conditions included in Section 9.3 “Conditions of Draft Plan Approval” of Report 2021-294.

DEFERRAL MOTION: THAT item 13.2.13. Community Heritage & Cultural Space Task Force BE

THAT item 13.4.3 BE AMENDED to include the following as Clause B: B. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to work with the Brant Community Foundation and present a report to Finance Committee regarding a partial Community Grant Program, similar to the program run in 2020, to an upset limit of $250,000 for the 2021 grant year.

A. THAT report 2021-407, titled CAO COVID-19 Emergency update 05.25.21 BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the redeployment of City Staff to the Brant Community Healthcare System, the Grand River Community Health Centre, and any other local health agency or health service provider, as approved by the CAO, BE APPROVED; and C. THAT the CAO BE DELEGATED AUTHORITY to execute any agreements necessary, including but not limited to, Voluntary Employee Redeployment Agreements, and amendments if necessary, which are required to re-deploy City Staff to the Brant Community Healthcare System, the Grand River Community Health Centre or any other local health agency or health service provider to provide services to the public which are aimed at reducing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and D. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare to maintain virtual Council operations until January 1, 2022 but continue to monitor regulations and health statistics relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and to present a report for Council’s consideration on alternative meeting operations, including a return to in person meetings, which report shall proceed directly to Council no later than September 2021. 33

Motion to Extend the Hour, in accordance with Section 15.10.3 of Chapter 15 – Procedure of the City of Brantford Municipal Code.

Motion to Waive the Rules: THAT Sections 15.11.5 and 15.3.11 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 first being considered by a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: 34 Yard Waste Collection Services - Councillor McCreary WHEREAS Council approved the implementation of the bi-weekly collection of yard wastes as part of the award of RFT 2019-97 for Solid Waste Collection Services for 2020-2027 on December 18, 2019; and WHEREAS the bi-weekly yard waste collection program commenced on April 5, 2021; and WHEREAS some feedback and inquiries were received from constituents on the yard wastes collection program; and NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY RESOLVES: A. THAT the General Manager of Public Works or Designate BE DIRECTED to commence a seasonal spring and summer weekly collection program for yard waste materials effective from June 5, 2021; and B. THAT the contract for Solid Waste Collection Services for 2020- 2027 with Waste Connections of Canada, 500 Rennie Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8H 3P5 BE AMENDED to provide weekly yard waste collections at an additional annual cost of $10,000 for 2021 and $114,000 for 2022 and future operating budgets; and C. THAT the additional 2022 weekly yard waste collection cost BE INCLUDED as a Previously Approved City Council Initiative in the 2022 Solid Waste Operations Budget. D. TH

THAT item 15.1 BE AMENDED to include the following as Clause F: F. THAT staff BE REQUESTED to work with the service provider to build a record of use of this service on an as-needed basis and develop a plan for future sector specific services. After the motion to amend was moved and seconded, the original mover and seconder agreed to add the item as friendly. The amendment was then

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW PREAMBLE 117-2021 By-law to provide for the collection of taxes for the year 2021 (2021-59) (Finance Committee Report #2021-02-10) 118-2021 By-law to limit tax decreases on commercial, industrial and multi-residential property as a means of funding the capping limit on tax increases for 2021 (2021-59) (Finance Committee Report #2021-02-10) 40 119-2021 By-law to levy taxes on certain railway lands and power utility lands for the year 2021 (2021-59) (Finance Committee Report #2021-02-10) 120-2021 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (ADA AVENUE – Schedule 7 - Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (2021-317) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021- 05-04) 121-2021 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (PALMERSTON – Schedule 6 – One-way Streets) (2021-317) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-05-04) 122-2021 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford Policies and to create a Corporate Policy Manual (REPEAL Parks & Recreation-008 Community Standards Policy Bell Homestead National Historic Site, and Parks & Recreation-009 Collections Management Policy Bell Homestead National Historic Site, and Parks & Recreation-011 Conservation Policy Bell Homestead National Historic Site, a

THAT By-law 117-2021 through to and including By-law 124-2021, 126- 2021, 127-2021 and By-law 129-2021 through to and including By-law 133-2021 and 135-2021 and 136-2021 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.