Committee of the Whole - Operations

THAT Section 15.6.2 (d) (i) 1 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to allow a delegation received after the 9:00 a.m. deadline YES: (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 Amendments to Chapter 440 of the Municipal Code - Solid Waste By-law - 2023-304 1. Amendments to Chapter 440 of the Municipal Code - Solid Waste By-law - 2023-304.pdf THAT Report No. 2023-304, “Amendments to Chapter 440 of the Municipal Code-Solid Waste By-law” BE RECEIVED; and THAT the By-law amendments to Chapter 440 of the Municipal Code in regards to the new household organic waste collection program (Green Bin Program) BE APPROVED. 6.1.2 Public Works Energy Management Policy Transition [Financial Impact: None], 2023-575 1. PW Energy Management Policy Transition - 2023-575.pdf 2. Appendix A PUBLIC WORKS-013 Energy Management.pdf THAT Report No. 2023-512 Public Works Energy Management Policy Transition BE RECEIVED; and THAT PUBLIC WORKS-013 Energy Management Policy BE REPEALED; and THAT the necessary by-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a by-law to adopt various City of Brantford policies, BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. 6.1.3 Brantford Airport Board Report 09.11.23 1. Brantford Airport Board Report 2023-09-11 - 2023-587.pdf 2. Draft Vision, Mission, Goals, and Actions for the Brantford Municipal Airport - 2023-522.pdf 3. Appendix A - Brantford Municipal Airport Draft Mission Vision Goals and Actions.pdf THAT Report 2023-522 entitled, “Draft Vision, Mission, Goals and Actions for the Brantford Municipal Airport” BE REC

THAT Section 15.11.6 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to deem the item urgent in order to be considered outside the budget process: YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on items not separated: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

THAT Section 15.6.2 (d) (i) 1 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to allow a delegation received after the 9:00 a.m. deadline. 5 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 Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. All remaining items were then voted on individually: 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.4 Vision Zero Road Safety Committee Report #2023-09-28 1. Active Transportation Master Plan [Financial Impact – None], 2023-83 A. THAT report 2023-83 regarding “Active Transportation Master Plan” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to implement the Active Transportation system as defined in the Active Transportation Master Plan. Recorded vote on Item 1 of Vision Zero Road Safety Report #2023- 09-28: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

THAT Section 15.11.6 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to deem the item urgent in order to be considered outside the budget process: Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS More than 46 municipalities and regions including the Cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Burlington, Windsor and London, along with Peel, Durham and Halton Regions, Lanark County, and 9 Renfrew County) across Ontario have declared a gender-based violence and/or intimate partner violence epidemic; and WHEREAS by declaring gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic, The City of Brantford can join the growing number of municipalities and regions in Canada in demanding action from all levels of government to address this growing epidemic; and WHEREAS the incidences of gender-based violence and intimate partner violence increased exponentially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and have not decreased, while funding to provide the growing demand of services and support for victims and survivors of intimate partner and gender based violence has not kept pace; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford had the highest number of police reports for Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario, and the 4th highest municipality in Canada in 2018; and WHEREAS Nova Vita answered over 4,500 crisis and support calls in 2022, and in the same year, 648 women who were seeking safe shelter from family violence were turned away because the shelters were full and had no bed space to offer them. This number doesn’t include their children; and WHEREAS In Ontario last year, a woman was killed every week( 52 femicides in 52 weeks) and, In Canada, a woman was killed every 2 days; and WHEREAS 30% of w

THAT Section 15.11.6 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to deem the item urgent in order to be considered outside the budget process: Recorded vote on item 7.2: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS addressing the incidence and impact of homelessness is a priority of Brantford City Council; and WHEREAS the City is taking a number of steps to enhance programs to support homeless individuals including warming and cooling centres, increased encampment response, access to washrooms and hygiene stations, health care partnerships, and homeless shelter services; and 12 WHEREAS local organizations continue to develop innovative and collaborative solutions to support individuals and families; and WHEREAS the causes of homelessness can be complex and unique, with one of the primary causes being undiagnosed and / or untreated mental health and addiction issues; and WHEREAS homelessness shelters cannot provide the level of care needed by individuals experiencing acute and / or chronic mental health or addictions challenges; and WHEREAS individuals experiencing untreated or undiagnosed acute and / or chronic mental health or addictions challenges are at higher risk to themselves and other members of the community; and WHEREAS every individual deserves the opportunity for treatment and recovery; and WHEREAS mandatory treatment options can be effective for individuals experiencing cognitive challenges that are a barrier to self-initiated treatment; and WHEREAS over the past 20 years, changes to legislation have restricted the use of mandatory treatment, even when requested by health care professionals, police, court officials or family members; and WHEREAS past practices within