Committee of the Whole - Operations

VanTilborg THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on items not separated: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the motion BE AMENDED to include the following: THAT residents of the City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River BE GRANTED priority access to registration for all City-operated recreation programs and lessons, such that registration for these residents shall open no less than twenty-four hours in advance of registration opening to non-residents; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to implement the necessary administrative process to support this priority registration system, including verification of residency where appropriate. Recorded vote on amendment to item 6.1.4: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

VanTilborg Amendment THAT clause C BE AMENDED to the following: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to undertake consultation with all neighbourhood associations, and informed by that input, co-develop a Neighbourhood Association Code of Conduct for executive members in partnership with the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford (NAB), reflecting the collaborative approach successfully used in the revised Parks and Recreation Policy-005 (Neighbourhood Associations) contained in report 2025-259. Recorded vote on amendment to item 6.1.9: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

​THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: WHEREAS City Council received report no. 2025-7 Balmoral Drive – Neighbourhood Safety Review and their meeting March 25, 2025; and WHEREAS the recommendation to install a traffic circle at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road was repealed and replaced with: Remove stop signs on Balmoral Drive at Kent Road; and WHEREAS all-way stop control was removed at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road and a Pedestrian Crossover was installed on the west side of the intersection; and WHEREAS feedback from residents in attendance at the Ward 2 Townhall meeting held March 25, 2026, at the Walter Gretzky Golf Course indicated strong opposition for the removal of the all-way stop control at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: THAT the Pedestrian Crossover installed on Balmoral Drive at the west side of the intersection with Kent Road be removed; and THAT All-way stop control be reinstated at the intersection of Balmoral Drive and Kent Road; and THAT the necessary by-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (7) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor VanTilborg

WHEREAS City Council received report no. 2025-7 Balmoral Drive – Neighbourhood Safety Review and their meeting March 25, 2025; and WHEREAS the recommendation to install a traffic circle at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road was repealed and replaced with: Remove stop signs on Balmoral Drive at Kent Road; and WHEREAS all-way stop control was removed at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road and a Pedestrian Crossover was installed on the west side of the intersection; and WHEREAS feedback from residents in attendance at the Ward 2 Townhall meeting held March 25, 2026, at the Walter Gretzky Golf Course indicated strong opposition for the removal of the all-way stop control at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: THAT the Pedestrian Crossover installed on Balmoral Drive at the west side of the intersection with Kent Road be removed; and THAT All-way stop control be reinstated at the intersection of Balmoral Drive and Kent Road; and THAT the necessary by-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION. Recorded vote on item 8.2: Yes (7) Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell Conflict (1) Councillor McCreary

THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on items not separated: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

Amendment THAT the motion BE AMENDED to include the following: A. THAT residents of the City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River BE GRANTED priority access to registration for all City-operated recreation programs and lessons, such that registration for these residents shall open no less than 6 twenty-four hours in advance of registration opening to non- residents; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to implement the necessary administrative process to support this priority registration system, including verification of residency where appropriate. Recorded vote on amendment to item 6.1.4: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

Amendment THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide financial information related to out of town revenues in sports facilities for the past three years to report back at Council. Recorded vote on amendment to item 6.1.4: Yes (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell No (1): Councillor Sullivan

Amendment THAT Appendix B BE AMENDED to include Margaret Drive Recorded vote on amendment to item 6.1.3: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

Amendment THAT clause C BE AMENDED to the following: 11 THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to undertake consultation with all neighbourhood associations, and informed by that input, co- develop a Neighbourhood Association Code of Conduct for executive members in partnership with the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford (NAB), reflecting the collaborative approach successfully used in the revised Parks and Recreation Policy-005 (Neighbourhood Associations) contained in report 2025-259. Recorded vote on amendment to item 6.1.9: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS public swims provide an opportunity for the residents of Brantford to enjoy recreation and water safety opportunities; and WHEREAS the opportunities for swimming should be open to all residents regardless of economic status; and WHEREAS swimming program are a valued and well used program that aligns with the City’s commitment to supporting community wellbeing, physical activity and equitable access to recreation; and WHEREAS prior to the COVID pandemic, “Toonie Tuesday” public swims were a staple of programming for over 20 years, that made 12 public swimming more affordable and accessible for everyone in the community; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; A. That the Council of the City of Brantford directs staff to reimplement “Toonie Tuesday” public swims at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Center and Woodman Pool. B. That Council directs staff to amend the User Fees Bylaw to charge $2.00 for Tuesday Public Swims at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Center and Woodman Pool and that fee remain in place and not be subject to yearly increases. C. That Council directs staff to investigate and implement, sponsorship opportunities with local businesses to provide Free Swims at Woodman Pool on Friday evenings as part of the Youth and Kids programming. Recorded vote on item 7.1: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS Communities in Bloom is a non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and community beautification across Canada through friendly challenge and competition; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford has an impressive history with Communities in Bloom being the National Champion in 2002 and after a lengthy hiatus from competing, achieved 4 Blooms in 2024 as well as receiving the Ontario criteria award winner for horticulture; and 13 WHEREAS the City of Brantford competed again last year and the 2025 Communities in Bloom Ontario judges awarded the City of Brantford with the coveted five out of five blooms earning the municipality the opportunity to compete nationally in 2026; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford is proud to have a rich tradition of horticultural excellence with more than 180 floral gardens plus many other floral works of art; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford staff demonstrate excellence through their skills, artistic design, creativity, and dedication to their professions; and WHEREAS participating in Communities in Bloom provides the opportunity for many corporate departments to collaborate and work together to highlight our community in a positive way; and WHEREAS citizens of Brantford are proud of their City’s horticulture beauty and demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS Parks and Recreation has an approved budget to participate provincially in Communities in Bloom, however the opportuni

THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: WHEREAS City Council received report no. 2025-7 Balmoral Drive – Neighbourhood Safety Review and their meeting March 25, 2025; and WHEREAS the recommendation to install a traffic circle at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road was repealed and replaced with: Remove stop signs on Balmoral Drive at Kent Road; and 15 WHEREAS all-way stop control was removed at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road and a Pedestrian Crossover was installed on the west side of the intersection; and WHEREAS feedback from residents in attendance at the Ward 2 Townhall meeting held March 25, 2026, at the Walter Gretzky Golf Course indicated strong opposition for the removal of the all-way stop control at the intersection of Balmoral Drive at Kent Road. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: THAT the Pedestrian Crossover installed on Balmoral Drive at the west side of the intersection with Kent Road be removed; and THAT All-way stop control be reinstated at the intersection of Balmoral Drive and Kent Road; and THAT the necessary by-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Samwell No (1): Councillor VanTilborg