City Council

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) 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 – Brantford Youth Week – May 1-7, 2025 8.2 – Emergency Preparedness Week - May 4-10 8.3 – Mental Health Week - May 5-10, 2025 8.4 – Maternal Mental Health Day - May 7, 2025 8.5 – Apraxia Awareness Day - May 14, 2025 8.6 – National Public Works Week - May 18 - 24, 2025 8.7 – National Accessibility Week - May 25-31, 2025 8.8 - GBS and CIDP Awareness Month - May 2025 8.9 - Supervised Parenting Time Awareness Month – May 8.10 - Museum Month – May 8.11 - Polish Heritage Month - May Recorded vote on the 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

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for April 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: 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 RECEIVED: 11.1 John Noble Home Committee of Management – March 12, 2025 Recorded vote on John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes: Yes (10) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell Conflict (1) Councillor Sless

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.3 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025-04-15 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 04.15.25 COWPA REPORT.pdf 12.3.10 Memorandum of Understanding for Development Front-end Funding Agreement Process [Financial Impact-None], 2025-155 Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict as he is friends with people who are part of the Powerline East Block Plan Area developer group.) THAT report 2025-155 titled “Memorandum of Understanding for Development Front-End Funding Agreement Process BE RECEIVED; and THAT the Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Appendix “A”, between the Corporation of the City of Brantford and 2871231 Ontario Ltd, TSTL (Brantford) Building Corporation, Hans Holdings (Brantford) Ltd., Primont (Brantford 1) Inc., Primont (Brantford 2) Inc., Antonowicz, Powerline Holdings Inc., Nathan Michael Antonowicz, Karen Elaine Antonowicz, and Northeast Brantford Community Builders Inc. BE PLACED on a Signing By-law. Recorded vote on item 12.3.10: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell Conflict (1) Councillor Sullivan

McCreary THAT Report 2025-246 titled Grandbridge Corporation – Appointment of Auditor and Board of Directed BE RECEIVED. THAT KPMG LLP BE APPOINTED as auditors of GrandBridge Corporation for the December 31, 2025 fiscal year; THAT the following Board of Directors BE APPOINTED effective May 1, 2025: Craig Mann Peter Ferraro Gerry Remers Scott Saint Terry Smith Sandra Vos Lynn Woeller Recorded vote on Item 13.1: 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 LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1 st and 2 nd Reading: BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 43-2025 THREE Being a by-law to levy and collect property taxes and related charges and payments for the year 2025 (2025-51) (Special City Council Report #2025-01-14) 44-2025 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 (2025-103) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-04-08) 45-2025 THREE Being a By-law to amend By-Law 70-2010 to amend Council Policy - 001 (Travel and Expense) and to repeal Corporate Policy-013 (Civic News Column – Advertising) (2025-174) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-04-15) 46-2025 THREE Being a By-law to amend Chapter 15 (Procedure), and repeal and replace Chapter 116 (Clerk – Appointment) and Chapter 118 (Deputy Clerk – Appointment) of the Municipal Code (2025-174) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-04-15) 47-2025 THREE By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: Memorandum of Understanding for Development Front-End Funding Agreement (2025-155) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-04-15) 48-2025 THREE By-law to confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford with respect to the Meeting held on April 29,

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: 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 Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for April 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: 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 the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 21 11.1 John Noble Home Committee of Management – March 12, 2025 Recorded vote on John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg Conflict (1): Councillor Sless

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12. Committee Reports 12.3 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025- 04-15 12.3.10 Memorandum of Understanding for Development Front- end Funding Agreement Process [Financial Impact-None], 2025-155 Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict as he is friends with 22 people who are part of the Powerline East Block Plan Area developer group.) A. THAT report 2025-155 titled “Memorandum of Understanding for Development Front-End Funding Agreement Process BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Appendix “A”, between the Corporation of the City of Brantford and 2871231 Ontario Ltd, TSTL (Brantford) Building Corporation, Hans Holdings (Brantford) Ltd., Primont (Brantford 1) Inc., Primont (Brantford 2) Inc., Antonowicz, Powerline Holdings Inc., Nathan Michael Antonowicz, Karen Elaine Antonowicz, and Northeast Brantford Community Builders Inc. BE PLACED on a Signing By-law. Recorded vote on item 12.3.10: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg Conflict (1): Councillor Sullivan

A. THAT Report 2025-246 titled Grandbridge Corporation – Appointment of Auditor and Board of Directed BE RECEIVED. B. THAT KPMG LLP BE APPOINTED as auditors of GrandBridge Corporation for the December 31, 2025 fiscal year; C. THAT the following Board of Directors BE APPOINTED effective May 1, 2025: o Craig Mann o Peter Ferraro o Gerry Remers o Scott Saint o Terry Smith o Sandra Vos o Lynn Woeller Recorded vote on Item 13.1: 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 24

THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 181 – Custodian Caretaker Cleaner Unit for renewal of the Collective Agreement to cover the period of April 2, 2023 to April 3, 2027. Recorded vote on Item 14.1: 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

28 THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 43-2025 THREE Being a by-law to levy and collect property taxes and related charges and payments for the year 2025 (2025-51) (Special City Council Report #2025-01-14) 44-2025 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 (2025-103) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-04-08) 45-2025 THREE Being a By-law to amend By-Law 70-2010 to amend Council Policy - 001 (Travel and Expense) and to repeal Corporate Policy-013 (Civic News Column – Advertising) (2025-174) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-04-15) 46-2025 THREE Being a By-law to amend Chapter 15 (Procedure), and repeal and replace Chapter 116 (Clerk – Appointment) and Chapter 118 (Deputy Clerk – Appointment) of the Municipal Code (2025-174) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-04-15) 47-2025 THREE By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Memorandum of Understanding for Development Front-End Funding Agreement (2025-155) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-04-15) 48-2025 THREE By-law to confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford with respect to the Meeting held on April

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: 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