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: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

A. THAT report 2022-628 titled Application for Cancellation, Reduction and Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001; or the Increase of Taxes under Section 359 BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the tax adjustments in the amount of $44,119.54 as identified in Appendix A of report 2022-628 BE APPROVED. 13 Recorded vote on Item 6.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the following Proclamation BE APPROVED: 8.1 Canadian Public Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week - October 16 - 22, 2022 WHEREAS Public libraries play a vital role in helping Canadians of all ages access the digital and physical information and tools that they need to live, learn and work; and WHEREAS Public libraries help Canadians develop the skills required to find and evaluate information in order to adapt and succeed in a knowledge-based economy; and WHEREAS Public libraries facilitate community connections and provide safe spaces for all members of the community; and WHEREAS Public libraries enhance the quality of life for all Canadians, and help ensure that culture continues to flourish and thrive; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby PROCLAIMS October as “Canadian Library Month” and October 16 to 22, 2022 as “Ontario Public 14 Library Week” and encourages all residents of Brantford to discover all of the services the Library offers the community. Recorded vote on Proclamation 8.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

15 THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for October 2022 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communications: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1. Special City Council – September 20, 2022 11.2. Special City Council – Private and Confidential – September 20, 2022 Recorded vote on all minutes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-09-21, submitted by SRM Architects Inc. on behalf of 2694654 Ontario Ltd., affecting the lands at 247- 253 West Street, City of Brantford, to change the zoning of the lands from “Residential Conversion Zone (RC)” to “Holding - Residential High Density (RHD) – Exception 29 Zone (RHD-29)” to permit the development of a 8- storey apartment building, BE APPROVED, in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.2 of Report 2022-562; and 16 B. THAT the By-law to remove the “Holding (H)” provision from the subject lands not be presented to Council for approval until the following conditions have been satisfied: i. THAT the applicant has provided a signed Site Plan Agreement to The Corporation of the City of Brantford, along with all necessary securities; and, ii. THAT all servicing issues, financial and otherwise, have been addressed to the satisfaction of The Corporation of the City of Brantford; and, C. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13. the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 8.2 of Report 2022-562.” Recorded vote on Item 12.1.1: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Co

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 145-2022 By-law to amend By-law No. 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (PZ-09-21) (247-253 West Street) (2022-562) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-22) 17 Recorded vote on By-law 145-2022 – 1st and 2nd Reading: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (2): Councillor Martin, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT By-law 145-2022 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on By-law 145-2022 – 3rd Reading: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (2): Councillor Martin, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-17-21, submitted by GSP Group on behalf of West Street Apartments Inc. affecting the lands municipally known as 354 West Street, the vacant lands fronting Galileo Boulevard, 190 Charing Cross Street and the former road allowance for Bertrand Place, to change the zoning to “Residential High Density – Exception 28 Zone (RHD-28)” to permit three 7-storey apartment buildings, consisting of a total of 408 residential units, BE APPROVED in accordance 18 with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2022-554; and, B. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 8.2 of Report 2022-554.” Recorded vote on Item 12.1.2: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor McCreary

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 146-2022 By-law to amend By-law No. 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (PZ-17-21) (352-354 West Street) (2022-554) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-22) Recorded vote on By-law 146-2022 – 1st and 2nd Reading: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor McCreary

THAT By-law 146-2022 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor McCreary

A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-02-22, submitted by 11325493 Canada Inc. on behalf of King Management Group Inc., affecting the lands at 161 Fifth Avenue, City of Brantford, to amend “Floodplain – Residential Type 1B (15 metres) Zone (FR1B)” to “Floodplain – Medium Density Type A – Exception 84 Zone (F-R4A-Exception 84)” to permit the construction of a three-storey six (6) unit townhouse dwelling development BE APPROVED, in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.2 of Report 2022-438; and B. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990,c.P.13. the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision:“Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 8.2 of Report 2022-438.” 20 Recorded vote on Item 12.1.3: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 147-2022 By-law to amend By-law No. 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (PZ-02-22) (161 Fifth Avenue) (2022-438) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-22) Recorded vote on By-law 147-2022 – 1st and 2nd Reading: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT By-law 147-2022 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on By-law 147-2022 – 3rd Reading: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize The Corporation of the City of Brantford to pass by-laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes; and WHEREAS section 10, paragraphs 5 and 6 authorize by-laws respecting the economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality, including respecting climate change; and the health, safety and well-being of persons; and WHEREAS native plants and trees are those that grow in a region in which they evolved and support a wide variety of species and play a key role in supporting biodiversity including food and shelter for bees and butterflies; and WHEREAS native plants and trees are vital to building a climate-resilient future for all; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff be directed to indicate in the climate lens tool and climate and environmental implication section of council reports if the project will include native plantings to capture efforts the City is taking to promote biodiversity; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to create and maintain a list of native plants and trees on the City’s website so that residents can easily access information; and C. THAT staff review current by-laws that may inhibit plantings of native plants and trees in certain areas and update them or remove them as per sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Municipal Act 2001; and D. THAT staff create corporate policies that align with section 10, paragraphs 4, and 6; and E. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to investigate and REPORT BAC

A. THAT Report 2022-613 regarding Amendments to Fees and Charges By-law 34-2022 for early approval of 2023 fees BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT a By-law to repeal and replace Schedule 1 of Fees and Charges By- law 34-2022 to provide early approval of certain 2023 Fees as outlined in Appendix B of 2022-613 BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 13.2: YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Antoski NO: (2): Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 23 153-2022 By-law to repeal and replace Schedule 1 of Fees and Charges By-law 34-2022 to provide early approval of certain 2023 Fees (2022-613) (City Council, October 4, 2022) Recorded vote on By-law 153-2022 – 1st and 2nd Reading: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Antoski NO: (2): Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT By-law 153-2022 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on By-law 153-2022 – 3rd Reading: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Antoski NO: (2): Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.2 Combined Committee of the Whole Report #2022-09-27 Councillor Sless assumed the Chair. 12.2.8 Council Priorities – Update [Financial Impact - $25,000], 2022-629 A. THAT Staff Report 2022-629 Council Priorities – Update BE RECEIVED; and 24 B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to contract a facilitator to establish the 2022-2026 Council Priorities set in December 2022 at a cost of $25,000 to funded from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558). Recorded vote on Item 12.2.8: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor Carpenter

A. THAT report 2022-587 titled 2023 Budget Forecast and Timeline BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a 2023 base operating budget that reflects existing service levels; and 25 C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to engage with Laurier Brantford Research to undertake a Public Engagement Campaign ahead of 2023 budget deliberations at a cost not to exceed $15,000 funded from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558); and D. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to undertake an internal City Program Services Review and report back to the Estimates Committee with the Review and any recommendations resulting from this Review. Recorded vote on Item 13.1 YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor Carpenter

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 there are serious societal issues, stigma and challenges due to escalating poverty, homelessness and substance use in Brantford; and WHEREAS all Ontarians, especially our most vulnerable, need a stable home that meets their needs and budget; and WHEREAS safe access to stable housing is not a reality for many people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, who are staying 26 longer in emergency shelters and encampments or consistently returning to emergency shelter, because appropriate access to addiction and mental health supports is not available; and WHEREAS the implications of the lack of services to meet the current desperate and acute need is creating severe consequences to both individuals and communities; and WHEREAS although the Ontario government has and will be investing an additional $25 million annually in the new Homelessness Prevention Program, which is a combination of several previous programs that fund housing help services and other supports to help those at-risk of homelessness maintain their housing; and WHEREAS, although the Ontario government has provided funding to municipalities to support operating and capital expenses to mitigate the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemi

28 WHEREAS there are serious societal issues, stigma and challenges due to escalating poverty, homelessness and substance use in Brantford; and WHEREAS all Ontarians, especially our most vulnerable, need a stable home that meets their needs and budget; and WHEREAS safe access to stable housing is not a reality for many people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, who are staying longer in emergency shelters and encampments or consistently returning to emergency shelter, because appropriate access to addiction and mental health supports is not available; and WHEREAS the implications of the lack of services to meet the current desperate and acute need is creating severe consequences to both individuals and communities; and WHEREAS although the Ontario government has and will be investing an additional $25 million annually in the new Homelessness Prevention Program, which is a combination of several previous programs that fund housing help services and other supports to help those at-risk of homelessness maintain their housing; and WHEREAS, although the Ontario government has provided funding to municipalities to support operating and capital expenses to mitigate the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the homelessness sector through the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF), this funding will be ending after the 2022-23 fiscal year resulting in the loss of many programs that provide essential supports to vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS mental health an

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 Sydenham Street residents have requested all-way stop control at the intersection of Sydenham Street at Alma Street / Lilac Court; and WHEREAS the intersection has not been reviewed following the guidelines outlined in Public Works-009 All-way Stop – Warrants policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to install to All-way Stop control at the intersection; B. THAT the implementation cost for All-way Stop control signage and pavement markings, not to exceed $1,500, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on the Motion to Waive the Rules: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (2): Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

WHEREAS Sydenham Street residents have requested all-way stop control at the intersection of Sydenham Street at Alma Street / Lilac Court; and WHEREAS the intersection has not been reviewed following the guidelines outlined in Public Works-009 All-way Stop – Warrants policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to install to All-way Stop control at the intersection; B. THAT the implementation cost for All-way Stop control signage and pavement markings, not to exceed $1,500, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 15.2: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 32 144-2022 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and LIV Developments Ltd. regarding Sienna Woods Phase 1 (2022-567) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-22) 148-2022 By-law to amend By-law No. 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (PZ-12-21) (100 Market Street South and 33-43 Erie Avenue) (2022- 524) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-22) 149-2022 By-law to declare and dedicate Part of Lot 37, Concession 3, being Part 4 on 2R-5402, AND being Part 1 and 2 on 2R- 8462; City of Brantford; being Part of the PIN 32281-0069 (LT), as part of the public highway, to be known as Wayne Gretzky Parkway (2022-619) (Combined Committee of the Whole Report #2022-09-27) 150-2022 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford Policies, by adopting Corporate Policy - 052 (Safe Reporting Program) (2022-586) (Combined Committee of the Whole Report #2022-09-27) 151-2022 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Barnes Avenue – Schedule 1 – Through Highways) (Combined Committee of the Whole Report #2022-09-27) 152-2022 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate

THAT all by-laws having received a first and second reading BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote – 3rd Reading - All By-laws not separated YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall