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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
2 THAT all Items for consideration/consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Items 7.1.1, 7.1.2 and 7.3 were separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1.4, 7.1.5 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
A. THAT Report 2021-588 titled 2021 Development Charges Background Study Statutory Public Meeting – Proposed Development Charge Rates and By-law BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT a By-law to adopt Chapter 261 (Development Charges) and repeal Chapter 262 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 5.1: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
Option A - Fully funding this request, recognizing a deficit of up to $59,915.29 in the 2021 Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre operating budget (Public Works Commission). A friendly amendment was made to add the following after (Public Works Commission), “subject to confirmation in writing that CBC will televise the event nationally per the schedule outlined in the report.” Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 7.1.1 with the friendly amendment: YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall 6 NO: (1): Councillor Martin
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Martin
WHEREAS the current significant infrastructure deficits of the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) have been identified by the Minister of Health appointed supervisor; and WHEREAS the current hospital capacity is functioning at or over capacity and will not meet the future needs of the City of Brantford, The County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation; and WHEREAS there is strong community support for the redevelopment of an improved hospital facility for the BCHS; and WHEREAS the pre-capital submission for redevelopment of the BCHS ‘s main hospital facility has been signed off by Ontario Health and, in September 2020, staff with the Ministry of Health Capital Branch indicated they had no further questions regarding the submission, and were awaiting Government direction related to prioritization; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council REQUEST that the Government of Ontario immediately grant permission to the BCHS to plan for the redevelopment of BCHS’s hospital facilities and to also provide the necessary funding to enable the Brant Community Health Care System to move forward with Stage 1 of planning for this critically important project. Recorded vote on Item 8.1: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
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 previous notice of motion: WHEREAS there is ongoing maintenance and operational needs to repair the Boulevard right-of-way on the south west side of Ridgewood Drive as a result of vehicles parking; and 9 WHEREAS constituents have requested No Parking on the south west side of Ridgewood Drive; and WHEREAS the requested on-street parking amendment has not been reviewed following the guidelines outlined in Public Works-021 Amending On-street Parking Regulations policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to sign No Parking on the south west side of Ridgewood Drive; and B. THAT the implementation cost for the No Parking zone, not to exceed $1,000, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on the Motion to Waive the Rules: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
WHEREAS there is ongoing maintenance and operational needs to repair the Boulevard right-of-way on the south west side of Ridgewood Drive as a result of vehicles parking; and WHEREAS constituents have requested No Parking on the south west side of Ridgewood Drive; and WHEREAS the requested on-street parking amendment has not been reviewed following the guidelines outlined in Public Works-021 Amending On-street Parking Regulations policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to sign No Parking on the south west side of Ridgewood Drive; and B. THAT the implementation cost for the No Parking zone, not to exceed $1,000, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. 10 Recorded vote on Item 8.2: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
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 previous notice of motion: WHEREAS there is ongoing safety concerns from residents with respect to school aged children crossing the roadway at the intersection of Longboat Run and Edith Monture Avenue/Stowe Terrace; and WHEREAS Operational Services has reviewed the location under the lens of Vision Zero and are recommending and supportive of various enhancements; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Longboat Run and Edith Monture Avenue; and B. THAT staff be directed to install School Area designation and 40km/h speed limit signs, 150m from the school property along Longboat Run, Edith Monture Avenue and Stowe Terrace; and C. THAT the implementation cost for the signage and pavement markings not to exceed $3000, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and D. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Motion to Waive the Rules: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
WHEREAS there is ongoing safety concerns from residents with respect to school aged children crossing the roadway at the intersection of Longboat Run and Edith Monture Avenue/Stowe Terrace; and WHEREAS Operational Services has reviewed the location under the lens of Vision Zero and are recommending and supportive of various enhancements; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Longboat Run and Edith Monture Avenue; and B. THAT staff be directed to install School Area designation and 40km/h speed limit signs, 150m from the school property along Longboat Run, Edith Monture Avenue and Stowe Terrace; and C. THAT the implementation cost for the signage and pavement markings not to exceed $3000, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and D. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 8.3: YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Sless