City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.

THAT the following Proclamation BE APPROVED: 8.1 Emergency Preparedness Week - May 2 - May 8, 2021 WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in Ontario; and WHEREAS the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency including having an emergency plan, a 72 hour emergency kit and staying informed; and WHEREAS all levels of government have an important role to play in emergency preparedness and response, but ultimately, the safety of our community is the responsibility of each and every one of us and we must prepare now to build a resilient tomorrow; and WHEREAS climate change is increasing the frequency and impact of natural disasters to every municipality, making it more important than ever to ensure that we as a community are prepared for any disaster; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby proclaims the week of May 2 – 8, 2021, as “Emergency Preparedness Week” in the City of Brantford and encourages all citizens to participate in educational activities on emergency preparedness. 8.2 Supervised Parenting Awareness Month - May 2021 WHEREAS Dalhousie Place Supervised Access, has been an important part of this community for the past 28 years; and WHEREAS Dalhousie Place Supervised Access has supported families in Brantford through custody, access and divorce and exists to provide safe

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

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1. City Council - February 23, 2021 11.2. Special City Council - March 16, 2021 11.3. Special City Council - March 23, 2021 11.4. Special City Council - March 30, 2021 11.5. Special City Council - April 7, 2021 29 11.6. Special City Council - April 20, 2021 11.7. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - March 23, 2021 11.8. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – March 30, 2021 11.9. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - April 7, 2021 11.10. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - April 20, 2021; and THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.11 John Noble Home Committee of Management – April 14, 2021 11.12 John Noble Home Committee of Management – Private and Confidential - April 14, 2021

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. As there was a delegation for Item 12.1.1, in accordance with usual protocol, this item was disposed of first. 12.1 Special Committee of the Whole - Community Development Report #2021-03-30 12.1.1 2021 Area Specific Development Charges Background Study Statutory Public Meeting – Proposed Area Specific Development Charge Rates and By-law [Financial Impact – None], 2021-251 A. THAT Report 2021-251 titled 2021 Area Specific Development Charges Background Study Statutory Public Meeting – 30 Proposed Area Specific Development Charge Rates and By-law BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT a By-law to adopt Chapter 262 (Area Specific Development Charges) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

32 THAT Clause D BE AMENDED to change the funding source to the Corporate Contingency Reserve Fund (RF0554).

AMENDMENT THAT Councillor Wall BE ADDED as a member.

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

THAT the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 636 – Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, and Distribution & Collection for renewal of the Collective Agreement to cover the period of June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2024 BE RATIFIED.

THAT the settlement reached between the Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Brantford Professional Firefighters Association Local 460 for renewal of the Collective Agreement to cover the period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023 BE RATIFIED.

A. THAT Report 2021-312 CAO COVID-19 Emergency Update 03.23.21 BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT a By-Law to amend Schedule “1” of the City of Brantford’s Fees and Charges By-law 52-2021 in order to reduce field rental fees for the remainder of 2021 as outlined in Appendix D, BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and C. THAT facility rental fees at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre BE WAIVED for Brant County Health Unit vaccination site, if required.

A. THAT report 2021-315 titled Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Temporary Rental Assistance – Robertson Avenue, Brantford BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the General Manager, Community Services and Social Development or designate BE DIRECTED to enter into an agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to receive and deliver temporary rental assistance in the amount of $26,551 to eligible households who occupy units at 9-27 Robertson Avenue, Brantford, Ontario; and C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant.

43 Motion to Waive 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 as a Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without first being considered by a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: WHEREAS COVID 19 restrictions have had significant impacts; AND WHEREAS many forms of socializing, recreation and sport have been curtailed; AND WHEREAS the game of golf can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of The City of Brantford recommends: A. THAT The Province of Ontario withdraws its prohibition on golfing and any other outdoor recreational activities which can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing; and B. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier of Ontario; Will Bouma, MPP, Brantford-Brant, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors; and the list of other Municipalities in Ontario.

WHEREAS COVID 19 restrictions have had significant impacts; 44 AND WHEREAS many forms of socializing, recreation and sport have been curtailed; AND WHEREAS the game of golf can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of The City of Brantford recommends: A. THAT The Province of Ontario withdraws its prohibition on golfing and any other outdoor recreational activities which can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing; and B. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier of Ontario; Will Bouma, MPP, Brantford-Brant, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors; and the list of other Municipalities in Ontario.

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 72-2021 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and SGL Planning and Design Inc. regarding consulting services for the City’s New Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2021-4) (Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2021-02-09) 2. Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Devine & Associates LTD. regarding the supply and installation of WaStop Valves (2021-64) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-04-13) 3. Governance Agreement between The Corporation of City of Brantford and Metrolinx purchasing goods and services from suppliers pursuant to public procurement processes (2021-58) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-04-13) 4. Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Archaeological Services Inc. regarding consulting services for the owner consultation program for listing Group B properties on the Heritage Register (2021-323) (Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2021-04-20) 5. Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Wilfrid Laurier University regarding the relocation of the Provincial 48 Offences Court (2021-109) (Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2021-

THAT By-law 72-2021 through to and including By-law 115-2021 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.