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DO NOT USE - Committee of the Whole - Community Development

February 5, 2019

Who was there

Present (5): Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, John Sless

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (4 motions)

4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

a. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application PZ-14-18, submitted by The Trustees of the Evangel Pentecostal Church affecting the lands at 36 Fairview Drive and 4 and 8 Willow Drive, to change the zoning from “Residential Type 1A Zone (R1A)” to “Institutional School –Exception 11 Zone (I2-13)”, “Residential Type 1A – Exception 19 Zone (R1A-19)” and “Residential Type 1A (18 metre) – Exception 20 Zone (R1A-20)” BE APPROVED, in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 8.2 of Report CD2019-003; and b. THAT the implementing By-law BE PRESENTED to Council for adoption following receipt of the Committee of Adjustment’s final decision on the future consent applications; and c. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18) 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 Sections 7.2 and 8.3 of Report 2019-79.” Recorded vote on Item 4.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
4 THAT all Items for Consideration and Consent Items not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Items 6.1 and 6.2 were separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration (Item 6.3)and Consent Items (Items 7.1) not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
WHEREAS the City of Brantford is the Tournament Capital of Ontario and plays host to many sports tourism events; and WHEREAS our rich cultural heritage also draws visitors from around the globe; and WHEREAS the Brantford hospitality industry and the community receives significant benefit from the presence of visitors from far and wide; and WHEREAS the budget for our highly successful tourism activities currently is derived largely from property tax payers; and WHEREAS many other Ontario communities have chosen to fund their tourism operations by levying a municipal accommodation tax on hotel room guests; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: a. THAT the City of Brantford strike a task force composed of Mayor Davis, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Antoski and Councillor Wall; and b. THAT the task force give consideration to and make recommendations regarding the implementation of a Municipal accommodation tax to fund tourism activities; and c. THAT the task force present its final report to City Council by June 30, 2019. Recorded vote on Item 8.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor Carpenter
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Carpenter
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2018, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018 which enacted the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and amended the Cannabis Act, 2017 to establish the Cannabis Control Act, 2017; and WHEREAS the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 establishes a scheme for the retail sale of cannabis by licensed retail operators; and WHEREAS enforcement of the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 is the responsibility of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; and WHEREAS, pursuant to subsection 27(1) of the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018, the Registrar under the Alcohol, Cannabis and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 may designate persons employed by the Commission or other persons as inspectors for the purposes of carrying out inspections to ensure compliance with the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and the regulations thereunder; and WHEREAS the purpose of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017 includes establishing prohibitions relating to the sale, distribution, purchase, possession, cultivation, propagation and harvesting of cannabis, as well as deterring illicit activities in relation to cannabis through appropriate enforcement and sanctions; and WHEREAS the Brantford Police Service is responsible for the enforcement of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017 within the geographic boundaries of the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS subsection 21(1) of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017 provides that the powers exercised by a police officer (other than a
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall

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