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THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 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 the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – World Suicide Prevention Day - September 7, 2023 8.2 – FASD Awareness Day - September 9, 2023 8.3 – Culture Days - September 22, 2023 – October 15, 2023 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 the Clerk’s Report on Communication for August 2023 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

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – June 27, 2023; 11.2 Special City Council – July 18, 2023 11.3 Special City Council – Private and Confidential – July 18, 2023 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 all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.1 Human Resources Report #2023-08-08 1. 08.08.23 Human Resources Committee Report - 2023-543.pdf 12.1.1 2023-2027 People Master Plan [Financial Impact: To be Included in Multi-Year Budget], 2023-411 THAT Report 2023-411 regarding the People Master Plan BE RECEIVED; and THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to implement the recommendations and actions outlined in the People Master Plan and provide a status update to City Council on a semi-annual basis; and THAT resources required to undertake the initiatives referenced in the 2023-2027 People Master Plan BE INCLUDED in the 2024-2027 multi-year budget process. 12.2 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2023-08-08 1. Public Works Responses to Questions Raised at August 8 CoW-OPS - 2023-559.pdf 2. 08.08.23 COW-OPS REPORT.pdf 12.2.1 Winter Operations Service Level Review [Financial Impact – None], 2023-449 THAT Staff Report 2023-449 regarding Winter Operations Service Level Review BE RECEIVED; THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with Options #9 and #10 as identified in section 9.0 of report #2023-449 – "Adding Additional Resources to Clear and Treat Green Routes Sooner and at Less Than 10cm of Snow" and "Expedite the Windrow Removal Program" 12.2.2 Transition of Municipal Blue Box Program to Individual Producer Responsibility [Financial Impact - None], 2023-301 Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict on this item. (Councill

By-law Amendment PZ-08-23 – 72 Johnson Road [Financial Impact – None], 2023-459 THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-08-23, submitted by Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. on behalf of Pinevest Homes (Riverview) Inc., affecting the lands municipally known as 72 Johnson Road, to change the zoning to “Residential Medium Density Type A – Exception 87 Zone (R4A- 87)” and “Open Space Type 3 Zone (OS3)” to permit 26 stacked townhouse units and buffer the adjacent wetland BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2023-459; and, 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 9.4 of Report 2023-459.” YES: (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell NO: (3) Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, and Councillor Sullivan

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1 st and 2 nd Reading: BY-LAW PREAMBLE 138-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Munro Circle and Price Street - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 139-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Dalhousie Street - Schedule 8 – Stopping Prohibited During Certain Time) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 140-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Bedford Street - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 141-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Cumberland Street - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 142-2023 By-law to amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Rowanwood Avenue - Schedule 1 – Through Highways) (City Council – June 27, 2023) 143-2023 Being a By-law to amend Chapter 143 of the Municipal Code (Treasurer-Deputy Appointment) 144-2023 Being a bylaw to amend by-law 189-2019, being a by-law to approve the SALE of certain lands and premis

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. 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

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) 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 Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 World Suicide Prevention Day - September 7, 2023 WHEREAS World Suicide Prevention Day is a time to join with others across the world to declare our commitment to preventing suicide. To spread the message that healing is possible, and that there is always hope and a helping hand so that no one faces these challenges alone; and WHEAREAS each death by suicide directly impacts numerous family members, friends, loved ones, and by extension the entire community. Every day approximately 11 people end their lives by suicide in Canada. Another 210 will attempt suicide. For each death by suicide, it is estimated that the lives of 7-10 bereaved survivors are profoundly affected; and WHEREAS Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income level, religion, or background; and WHEREAS The stigma associated with suicide works against suicide prevention by discouraging individuals thinking about suicide from receiving life-saving help, and further traumatizes survivors of suicide; and WHEREAS Suicide is a highly preventable tragedy. Awareness and open and direct talk about suicide is key to making Brantford and Brant County suicide safer communities. Individuals and communities can work together to help prevent suicide by becoming aware of warnings signs and risk factors and knowing where to get help for individuals in distress; and WHEREAS all residents are encouraged to take the time to inquire as to

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for August 2023 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on the Clerk’s Report on Communications: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – June 27, 2023; 11.2 Special City Council – July 18, 2023 11.3 Special City Council – Private and Confidential – July 18, 2023 Recorded vote on all Minutes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. As there was a delegation, Council took up item 12.3.2 first: 12.3 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2023-08-15 12.3.2 Fire Incident – 321 Henry Street on October 18, 2022 [Financial Impact – None], 2023-165 THAT Report 2023-165 titled “Fire Incident – 321 Henry Street on October 18, 2022” BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Item 12.3.2: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-08-23, submitted by Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. on behalf of Pinevest Homes (Riverview) Inc., affecting the lands municipally known as 72 Johnson Road, to change the zoning to “Residential Medium Density Type A – Exception 87 Zone (R4A- 87)” and “Open Space Type 3 Zone (OS3)” to permit 26 stacked townhouse units and buffer the adjacent wetland BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2023-459; 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 9.4 of Report 2023-459.” Recorded vote on item 12.4.1 – Motion to Approve: YES: (8): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg NO: (3): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Carpenter

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 138-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Munro Circle and Price Street - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 139-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Dalhousie Street - Schedule 8 – Stopping Prohibited During Certain Time) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 22 140-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Bedford Street - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 141-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Cumberland Street - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 142-2023 By-law to amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Rowanwood Avenue - Schedule 1 – Through Highways) (City Council – June 27, 2023) 143-2023 Being a By-law to amend Chapter 143 of the Municipal Code (Treasurer-Deputy Appointment) 144-2023 Being a bylaw to amend by-law 189-2019, being a by-law to approve the SALE of certain lands and premises within the C

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.