DO NOT USE - Committee of the Whole - Community Development

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/ Consent Items (Items 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.1.6 Item 3, 7.2.1 and 7.2.2): YES (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-11-20, submitted by Urban Solutions Planning and Development Consultants Inc. on behalf of King and Benton Redevelopment Corporation, affecting lands at 180 Grand River Avenue, to amend the “Mixed Commercial Residential – Exception 20 Zone (F-C3-20)” to permit a 30- unit apartment building, with site specific provisions, BE APPROVED, in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.3 of Report 2021-305; and B. THAT Draft Plan of Condominium Application 29CD-20503, submitted by Urban Solutions Planning and Development Consultants Inc. on behalf of King and Benton Redevelopment Corporation, affecting lands at 180 Grand River Avenue, BE APPROVED subject to the conditions included in Section 9.5 “Conditions of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval” of Report 2021-305; and C. THAT the By-law to remove the “Holding (H)” provision from the subject lands be presented to Council for approval once the following conditions have been satisfied: i. That the applicant has provided confirmation that a Record of Site Condition (RSC) has been filed; ii. That the applicant has provided a signed Site Plan Agreement to the City, along with all necessary securities; and iii. That all servicing issues, financial and otherwise, have been addressed to the satisfaction of the City of Brantford; and D. THAT Pursuant to Sections 34(18) and 51(38) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13., the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Noti

THAT Clause E BE AMENDED by deleting the wording following “BE RESERVED” and replacing with “for the future development and/or expansion of a consolidated cultural, museum and community centre.” A friendly amendment was made to include “one or more of the following or a combination thereof,”. The friendly amendment was accepted. Recorded vote on the amendment with the friendly amendment to Item 7.1.6 Item 1: YES (8): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall NO (3): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, and Councillor Carpenter

THAT Clauses B and C BE STRUCK AND REPLACED with the following: B. THAT the mandate be expanded as follows: 1. The mandate of the Mohawk Lake District Working Group include the following tasks: i. To provide guidance to staff in the process of executing an overall disposition and retention strategy for the Mohawk Lake District lands; ii. To provide guidance to staff in the overall holistic implementation of municipal projects related to the overall implementation of the recommended Mohawk Lake District Plan; and iii. To support and assist in community engagement with residents and to assist in identifying community partners who may be able to support the implementation of the Mohawk Lake District Plan; 2. This task force is to be supported by: 10 i. City of Brantford staff liaisons, selected by the Chief Administrative Officer, who will provide technical and operational advice, and staff assistance; ii. Long Range Planning Staff, or designate, to assist with agenda preparation, minute taking, and meeting preparations; iii. Other staff as needed to support the mandate and deliverables of the task force; 3. THAT the Mohawk Lake District Working Group continues to meet quarterly (at a minimum) and its composition and reporting structure remain the same; and 4. THAT the term of the Task Force BE ESTABLISHED until such a time as the Task Force, in consultation with support staff, recommends their disbandment having achieved their mandate. Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 7.1

WHEREAS excessive noise has the effect of interfering with the use and enjoyment of an individual’s property; and WHEREAS the Municipal Act allows municipalities to pass by-laws to regulate with respect to noise, vibration, odour, dust and outdoor illumination, including indoor lighting that can be seen outdoors; and (b) prohibit the matters described in clause (a) unless a permit is obtained from the municipality for those matters and may impose conditions for obtaining, continuing to hold and renewing the permit, including requiring the submission of plans; and WHEREAS Section 10(2) of the Municipal Act permits a municipality to pass by- laws respecting the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the municipality, the health, safety and well-being of persons, and the protection of persons and property; and WHEREAS the City wishes to ensure that the use of lands within the City has a minimal adverse impact on the quiet enjoyment of surrounding lands; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to amend the noise by-law to include the prohibition of the noise or sound made or created by any radio, phonograph, public address system, sound equipment, loud speaker, musical instrument or other sound-producing equipment, when the equipment is played or operated in such a manner that the sound or noise made or created thereby unreasonably disturbs the peace, comfort or repose of any person in a 12 dwelling house, or a police officer acting in accordance with the

THAT Section 15.11.5 of the City of Brantford Procedural By-law BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: WHEREAS The Covid-19 Global Pandemic has caused severe mental, physical, spiritual, and financial harm to millions worldwide; and WHEREAS thousands of citizens of Brantford are facing unprecedented hardships related to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic; and WHEREAS accessible information regarding support, resources, and verified, comprehendible, accurate, up-to-date, information is disjointed; and WHEREAS the following three paragraphs are direct quotes from the City of Brantford Mission, Vision, Values statement; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford is committed to responsible leadership through sound fiscal management and the delivery of quality programs and services for the citizens of Brantford; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford is committed to putting citizens first by providing excellent service and exceptional experiences. By focusing on our citizens our employees are engaged in challenging and meaningful work that enables the people of our community to thrive and prosper; and 13 WHEREAS The City of Brantford is proactive in our thinking and our actions – introducing new ideas and finding innovative ways to bring them to life. We support and nurture new solutions that drive progress; and WHEREAS too many may need mental, physical, spiritual, and financial help but may not know where to go or where to turn; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

WHEREAS The Covid-19 Global Pandemic has caused severe mental, physical, spiritual, and financial harm to millions worldwide; and WHEREAS thousands of citizens of Brantford are facing unprecedented hardships related to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic; and WHEREAS accessible information regarding support, resources, and verified, comprehendible, accurate, up-to-date, information is disjointed; and WHEREAS the following three paragraphs are direct quotes from the City of Brantford Mission, Vision, Values statement; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford is committed to responsible leadership through sound fiscal management and the delivery of quality programs and services for the citizens of Brantford; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford is committed to putting citizens first by providing excellent service and exceptional experiences. By focusing on our citizens our employees are engaged in challenging and meaningful work that enables the people of our community to thrive and prosper; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford is proactive in our thinking and our actions – introducing new ideas and finding innovative ways to bring them to life. We support and nurture new solutions that drive progress; and WHEREAS too many may need mental, physical, spiritual, and financial help but may not know where to go or where to turn; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 15 A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to collect and promote extensively accessible, understandable, accurate information of programs, services, and fundi

THAT Section 15.11.5 of the City of Brantford Procedural By-law BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford (the “City”) has, through Corporate Policy 030 – Respectful Workplace Policy, made a commitment to fostering a culture and providing a working environment in which the safety, health and wellness of City employees is respected and protected; and WHEREAS the City has adopted various other policies, standards and codes to ensure that the City’s workplace is free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, abuses of power and other undesirable behaviours, which policies, standards and codes include an Employee Code of Conduct, a Workplace Security Standard, and a Respectful Workplace Program; and WHEREAS, in 2020, City Council adopted a new, robust Code of Conduct for Members of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford and of its Local Boards, signaling Council’s commitment to ensuring respect in the workplace, among other things; WHEREAS the City currently has in place an incident reporting tool by which City employees, volunteers and contractors may report incidents of behavior that fall outside of the City’s Respectful Workplace Standards or are otherwise contrary to law; and WHEREAS employees, volunteers and contractors of the City have and continue to be subjected to harassment, bullying, discrimination, and other undesirable and unwanted behavior by customers,

WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford (the “City”) has, through Corporate Policy 030 – Respectful Workplace Policy, made a commitment to fostering a culture and providing a working environment in which the safety, health and wellness of City employees is respected and protected; and WHEREAS the City has adopted various other policies, standards and codes to ensure that the City’s workplace is free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, abuses of power and other undesirable behaviours, which policies, standards and codes include an Employee Code of Conduct, a Workplace Security Standard, and a Respectful Workplace Program; and WHEREAS, in 2020, City Council adopted a new, robust Code of Conduct for Members of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford and of its Local Boards, signaling Council’s commitment to ensuring respect in the workplace, among other things; WHEREAS the City currently has in place an incident reporting tool by which City employees, volunteers and contractors may report incidents of behavior that fall outside of the City’s Respectful Workplace Standards or are otherwise contrary to law; and 19 WHEREAS employees, volunteers and contractors of the City have and continue to be subjected to harassment, bullying, discrimination, and other undesirable and unwanted behavior by customers, members of the public, and others who attend at or are part of the City workplace; and WHEREAS City Council strongly opposes such undesirable behaviou