Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor McCrearyon by-laws 29-2025 and 30-2025) Moved by Councillor McCreary Seconded by Councillor Martin THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1 st and 2 nd Reading: 26-2025 THREE Being a By-law to amend By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2024-2027 (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (Airport Board Report #2025-02-24) 27-2025 THREE Being a by-law to designate 53 Charlotte Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act (City Council – January 28, 2025) 28-2025 THREE Being a 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 by amending Public Works policy 021 – Amending On-street Parking Regulations (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-36) 29-2025 THREE To amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a by-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-7) 30-2025 THREE To amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-7) 31-2025 THREE To amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-39) 32-2025 THREE To amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a by-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-39) 33-2025 THREE To amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-20) 34-2025 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 35-2025 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 36-2025 THREE Being a 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 by repealing nine (9) existing Public Works policies and adding Public Works policy 029 – Traffic Regulations (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-15) 37-2025 THREE Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment No
What was decided (23 motions)
21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: 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
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Carried
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – World Autism Day – April 2, 2025 8.2 – National Volunteer Week – April 27 – May 3, 2025 8.3 – Transgender Day of Visibility – March 31, 2025 8.4 – Youth Sport Appreciation Week – April 5-12, 2025 8.5 – Earth Week – April 20-26, 2025 8.6 – Daffodil Month – April 2025 8.7 - Sikh Heritage Month - April 2025 Recorded vote on all Proclamations: 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
Moved by Councillor Caputo, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
THAT Section 15.6.2(d)(i) 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to add a delegate past the 9:00 a.m. deadline. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (7) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (4) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, and Councillor Martin
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Lost
THAT section 15.6.2 (l) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide the delegation an additional 10 minutes to present their application and answer questions from the Committee. Recorded vote on motion to 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
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
THAT the Clerks Report on Communication for March 2025 BE RECEIVED. 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
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
THAT report 2025-169 regarding the Woodland Cultural Centre Capital Campaign BE RECEIVED; and THAT the requested contribution of $1 million to the Capital Campaign BE FUNDED in equal installments of $250,000 annually from 2025-2028 from the Casino Legacy Reserve (RF0555). Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Martin
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2025-03-04 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 03.04.25 COW-OPS REPORT.pdf 12.1.3 Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review [Financial Impact - None], 2025-7 Councillor McCreary declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor McCreary declared a conflict of interest on this item.) THAT REPORT no. 2025-7 regarding the Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review BE RECEIVED; and THAT the recommended by-law changes as presented in Appendix “A” and further described in report no. 2025-7, Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review BE APPROVED; and THAT a capital project to implement the Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review recommendations, in the amount of $151,400, BE CONSIDERED in the 2026 capital budget; and THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION; and That recommendation #1 contained in section 9.1.1 - to add designated parking lane lines on both sides of Balmoral Drive to assist in narrowing the roadway width BE REMOVED; and THAT recommendation #7 contained in section 9.1.1 - removal all-way stop at Kent Road and install a traffic circle BE REPEALED and REPLACED with: Remove stop signs on Balmoral Drive at Kent Road Recorded vote on item 12.1.3: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Si
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
AMENDMENT THAT Item 12.3.2 of the Planning Committee report BE AMENDED by replacing the referenced appendices in Clauses A,B,C,D with the updated appendices appended to Council memorandum 2025-184. Recorded vote on Clause A of the amendment to item 12.3.2: 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
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
AMENDMENT THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause D: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with community organizations in the development of a Community Action Plan, to be provided to City Council prior to the end of Q3, and that this plan include: Input from community organizations regarding needed resources to address the local food insecurity crisis; Hosting a Stakeholder round table event meant to drive innovation and efficiencies within similar organizations in the community Opportunities for Brantford City Council to support and advocate for community organizations that are addressing this crisis Recorded vote on amendment to item 12.4.8: 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
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
McCreary Recorded vote on 1st and 2nd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes: 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
Moved by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
McCreary 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. Conflict (1) Councillor McCreary Recorded vote on 3rd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes: 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
Moved by Councillor Martin
Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: 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
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Carried
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 14 8.1 – World Autism Day – April 2, 2025 8.2 – National Volunteer Week – April 27 – May 3, 2025 8.3 – Transgender Day of Visibility – March 31, 2025 8.4 – Youth Sport Appreciation Week – April 5-12, 2025 8.5 – Earth Week – April 20-26, 2025 8.6 – Daffodil Month – April 2025 8.7 - Sikh Heritage Month - April 2025 Recorded vote on all Proclamations: 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
Moved by Councillor Caputo, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
THAT Section 15.6.2(d)(i) 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to add a delegate past the 9:00 a.m. deadline. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (7): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, and Councillor McCreary
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Lost
THAT section 15.6.2 (l) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide the delegation an additional 10 minutes to present their application and answer questions from the Committee. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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 21
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
THAT the Clerks Report on Communication for March 2025 BE RECEIVED. 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
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 Special City Council - February 25, 2025 11.2 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - February 25, 2025 11.3 City Council - February 25, 2025 11.4 Special City Council - March 4, 2025 11.5 Special City Council - March 18, 2025 11.6 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - March 18, 2025 Recorded vote on all Minutes: 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 22
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
A. THAT report 2025-169 regarding the Woodland Cultural Centre Capital Campaign BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the requested contribution of $1 million to the Capital Campaign BE FUNDED in equal installments of $250,000 annually from 2025-2028 from the Casino Legacy Reserve (RF0555). Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Martin
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED 12. Committee Reports 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2025-03-04 12.1.3 Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review [Financial Impact - None], 2025-7 Councillor McCreary declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor McCreary declared a conflict of interest on this item.) 23 A. THAT REPORT no. 2025-7 regarding the Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the recommended by-law changes as presented in Appendix “A” and further described in report no. 2025-7, Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review BE APPROVED; and C. THAT a capital project to implement the Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review recommendations, in the amount of $151,400, BE CONSIDERED in the 2026 capital budget; and D. THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION; and E. That recommendation #1 contained in section 9.1.1 - to add designated parking lane lines on both sides of Balmoral Drive to assist in narrowing the roadway width BE REMOVED; and F. THAT recommendation #7 contained in section 9.1.1 - removal all-way stop at Kent Road and install a traffic circle BE REPEALED and REPLACED with: Remove stop signs on Balmoral Drive at Kent Road Recorded vote on item 12.1.3: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpen
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
AMENDMENT THAT Item 12.3.2 of the Planning Committee report BE AMENDED by replacing the referenced appendices in Clauses A,B,C,D with the updated appendices appended to Council memorandum 2025-184. Recorded vote on Clause A of the amendment to item 12.3.2: 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
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
AMENDMENT THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause D: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with community organizations in the development of a Community Action Plan, to be provided to City Council prior to the end of Q3, and that this plan include: i. Input from community organizations regarding needed resources to address the local food insecurity crisis; ii. Hosting a Stakeholder round table event meant to drive innovation and efficiencies within similar organizations in the community iii. Opportunities for Brantford City Council to support and advocate for community organizations that are addressing this crisis Recorded vote on amendment to item 12.4.8: 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
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
Recorded vote on 1st and 2nd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes: 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
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
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 on 3rd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes: 34 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
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary