Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

THAT all items for consideration/consent not seperated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote: Yes: (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary THAT the word approve BE STRUCK from Clause B and ADD clause C: B.THAT the Brantford Airport Board recommends that the Council of the City of Brantford review and consider, and approve the Business Case for the Brantford Municipal Airport including the establishment of a Municipal Services Corporation to own, govern, and manage the Brantford Municipal Airport; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to REPORT BACK to Council and airport board to present the Business Case for approval upon completion. Recorded vote: Yes: (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary THAT staff BE DIRECTED to secure a certified appraiser through the Appraisal Institute of Canada with municipal government experience prior to final approval of the Business Plan to provide an appraisal of land and structural building value as well as the best use of the facility. Recorded vote: Yes: (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS in 2022 the City of Brantford joined the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to demonstrate our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in Brantford; and WHEREAS in 2023 the City of Brantford launched the Inclusive Community Plan 2023-2026 to support community-based activities that celebrate diversity and stand against racism, discrimination, exclusion, and intolerance in all its forms; and WHEREAS, International Women's Day is a global celebration on March 8th, intended to inspire action for gender equality; and WHEREAS, International Women's Day serves as a platform to recognize achievements, honour courage, and commit to breaking down barriers that women continue to face; and WHEREAS, The City of Brantford remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting equity, justice, and supporting women's success; and WHEREAS, On the 113th International Women's Day, the City recognizes the 2024 theme of "Inspire Inclusion," focusing on increasing awareness, empowering women from diverse backgrounds, and fostering discussions on inclusivity in all aspects of life. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT The City of Brantford will officially recognize March 8, 2024, as "International Women's Day" and renews its commitment to securing the rights and unleashing the full potential of women while addressing social, economic, and political barriers they encounter; THAT City staff collaborate with Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Hunt to develop the 20

THAT Sections 15.11.6 and 15.11.7 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Notice of Motion as a resolution and to deem it urgent. Recorded vote on motion to the waive the rules: Yes: (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT all items for consideration/consent not seperated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote: Yes: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT all items for consideration/consent separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items

THAT the word approve BE STRUCK from Clause B and ADD clause C: B.THAT the Brantford Airport Board recommends that the Council of the City of Brantford review and consider, and approve the Business Case for the Brantford Municipal Airport including the establishment of a Municipal Services Corporation to own, govern, and manage the Brantford Municipal Airport; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to REPORT BACK to Council and airport board to present the Business Case for approval upon completion. Recorded vote: Yes: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT staff BE DIRECTED to secure a certified appraiser through the Appraisal Institute of Canada with municipal government experience prior to final approval of the Business Plan to provide an appraisal of land and structural building value as well as the best use of the facility. Recorded vote: 5 Yes: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

6 WHEREAS in 2022 the City of Brantford joined the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to demonstrate our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in Brantford; and WHEREAS in 2023 the City of Brantford launched the Inclusive Community Plan 2023-2026 to support community-based activities that celebrate diversity and stand against racism, discrimination, exclusion, and intolerance in all its forms; and WHEREAS, International Women's Day is a global celebration on March 8th, intended to inspire action for gender equality; and WHEREAS, International Women's Day serves as a platform to recognize achievements, honour courage, and commit to breaking down barriers that women continue to face; and WHEREAS, The City of Brantford remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting equity, justice, and supporting women's success; and WHEREAS, On the 113th International Women's Day, the City recognizes the 2024 theme of "Inspire Inclusion," focusing on increasing awareness, empowering women from diverse backgrounds, and fostering discussions on inclusivity in all aspects of life. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT The City of Brantford will officially recognize March 8, 2024, as "International Women's Day" and renews its commitment to securing the rights and unleashing the full potential of women while addressing social, economic, and political barriers they encounter; B. THAT City staff collaborate with Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Hunt to develo

THAT Sections 15.11.6 and 15.11.7 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Notice of Motion as a resolution and to deem it urgent. Yes: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg