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THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (Items 6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Items 6.1.1, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.1.7, 6.1.8 and 6.2.1 were separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration (Items 6.1.2, 6.1.6, 6.1.9, 6.1.10, 6.11) and Consent Items (Items 6.2.2) not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, 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 (Items 6.1.1, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.1.7, 6.1.8 and 6.2.1) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Each Item was then considered separately starting with Item 6.1.3 as there were delegates for that item. 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.3 Closure of Freeborn Avenue Road Allowance [Financial Impact-None], 2020-338 A. THAT Report No. 2020-338, entitled “ Closure of Freeborn Avenue Road Allowance” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to initiate the process to close Freeborn Avenue, legally described as Freeborn Avenue as shown on Registered Plan 598; also designated as Parts 27, 28 and 29 as shown on the draft reference plan attached; and C. THAT the necessary closure by-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for Adoption. Recorded vote on Item 6.1.3: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (2): Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Antoski

THAT a copy of the By-law be forwarded to the County of Brant, AMO, FCM, Brantford Police Service and Six Nations of the Grand River. Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 6.1.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS a pedestrian crosswalk is painted on the south side of the intersection; and WHEREAS pedestrians regularly cross Grey Street and Linden Avenue at the intersection; and WHEREAS the intersection is stop controlled on Linden Avenue only; and WHEREAS vehicles on Grey Street are not required to stop at the intersection; and WHEREAS a request for an all-way stop control has been received; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to change the intersection control to All- way Stop Control; and B. THAT the implementation cost for all-way stop control signage, pavement markings, concrete sidewalk, and tree removal and replacement, not to exceed $6,400, BE FUNDED from Council Priority reserve RF0558; and 10 C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 7.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS pedestrians regularly cross Allensgate Drive and Heritage Road at the intersection to access Anne Good Park; and WHEREAS the intersection is stop controlled on Heritage Road only; and WHEREAS vehicles on Allensgate Drive are not required to stop at the intersection; and WHEREAS several requests for all-way stop control have been received; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to change the intersection control to All-way Stop Control; and B. THAT the implementation cost for all-way stop control signage, pavement markings, and concrete sidewalk, not to exceed $3,500, BE FUNDED from Council Priority reserve RF0558; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 7.2: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS several requests for all-way stop control has been received; and WHEREAS all-way stop control is not technically warranted as provided in Public Works-009 All-way Stop Controls policy; and WHEREAS the intersection is not on a high pedestrian desire line; and WHEREAS the intersection is stop controlled on Devonshire Avenue only; and WHEREAS vehicles on Burwell Street are not required to stop at the intersection; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to send letters to residents on Burwell Street between Wilkes Street and Morrell Street and Devonshire Avenue between Burwell Street and Lincoln Avenue for the purpose of receiving their responses and/or concerns with respect to consideration for all-way stop control at the intersection. Recorded vote on Item 7.3: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS many Canadians rely on tax benefits and credits to supplement their incomes, including the Ontario Child Benefit, Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System, Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant, Ontario Trillium Benefit, Ontario Child Care Tax Credit, Ontario Seniors' Public Transit Tax Credit, Low-income Individuals and Families Tax Credit, and the Disability Tax Credit; and WHEREAS based on the Canada Revenue Agency Child and Family Benefit Tool, tax credits can account for 50 percent of some households' total income; and WHEREAS income is a key determinant of health, and strategies to increase income levels can improve health outcomes for vulnerable households; and WHEREAS over 7,000 individuals in the Brantford Census Metropolitan Area are low income, based on the Low Income Cut Off (LICO) measure; and WHEREAS households that do not file income tax returns cannot access these tax credits and benefits; and WHEREAS it is estimated by Prosper Canada that between 5 and 10 per cent of families living on low incomes are not getting the benefits they are entitled to; and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has created further economic hardship for many households in Brantford; and WHEREAS there will be new tax intricacies for the 2020 tax year due to various benefits that have been created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS many households face barriers to filing income tax returns and benefit greatly from access to income tax clinics; and WHEREAS the Cit

THAT Item - 7.5 Safe Return to Work - 10 Sick Days BE

WHEREAS a request for an accessible parking space in front of 71 St. George Street has been received; and WHEREAS on-street parking is not permitted in front of 71 St. George Street due to proximity to the intersection; and WHEREAS the closest available on-street parking is across the street in front of 94 St. George Street; and WHEREAS the province has issued an accessible parking permit to the requester; and WHEREAS the requester does not have adequate off-street parking for accessible needs as there is only one off-street parking space and two drivers with a disability living at the residence; NOW THEREFORE The Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: A. THAT the on-street parking space in front of 94 St. George Street BE DESIGNATED as an accessible parking space; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to bring forth any necessary by-law amendments pertaining to this resolution for Council adoption. Recorded vote on Item 7.6: 16 YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS there is no pedestrian crosswalk painted across Alfred Street at the Alfred Street and Arthur Street intersection; and WHEREAS pedestrians regularly cross Alfred Street to gain entry to Shallow Creek park; and WHEREAS Arthur Street sees consistent traffic with numerous report of speeding and reckless driving making crossing Arthur Street unsafe to cross without a crosswalk and/or traffic calming measures; and WHEREAS vehicles on Alfred Street are not required to stop at the Alfred Street and Arthur Street intersection; and WHEREAS it is important to ensure safe access to public spaces and to deter speeding and unsafe driving in our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to undertake an all-way stop warrant study at the intersection of Alfred Street and Arthur Street; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on study finding in Q4 2020. C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to investigate the feasibility of a 40km/h zone. A friendly amendment was made to add a Clause C. Recorded vote on Item 7.7: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall 17

Motion to Waive the Rules THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: 7.8 Brantford Municipal Golf Privileges WHEREAS, a decision was made by staff to pause playing privileges at golf operations on July 17, 2020, and WHEREAS members with a CPGA designation have playing privileges in North America and can play at most courses at no charge or at a discounted rate, and WHEREAS, members and golfers from both courses have voiced their concerns to some elected officials and staff, and WHEREAS, COVID-19 has led to a shorter golf season and the need to ensure staff availability for operations and maintenance of both municipal golf courses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. Staff be directed to reinstall playing privileges that were in place prior to July 17, 2020 for the remainder of the 2020 season; and B. Provide Council with a balanced report stating the pros and cons of eliminating playing privileges for golf staff by December 2020; and C. Provide evidence of any other municipally owned course in SW Ontario that have playing privileges for staff; and D. Explain what impacts playing privileges have on the golf operations; E. Provide a list of all Corporate staff privileges and budget impact 18 Recorded vote on Motion to Waive the Rules: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, C

THAT Item 7.8 – Golf Privileges BE