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THAT all Items for consideration/consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS residents of the Brantwood Park area are reporting on-going speeding concerns on Powerline Road; and WHEREAS residents have raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians and the children in the area; and WHEREAS the Pate family business is located on the north side of Powerline Road and holds several very well attended community activities through the seasons; and WHEREAS numerous requests have been received by Ward Councillors to implement traffic calming measures on Powerline Road to improve the safety of Brantwood Park residents crossing the street to visit Brantwood farm activities and business; and WHEREAS Ward Councillors have been very concerned with the speed of traffic that travels through this neighborhood on Powerline Road from Wayne Gretzky Parkway east to the city limits; and WHEREAS Several collisions have occurred at this location and most recently a young boy was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle while attempting to cross Powerline Road; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to conduct various traffic studies with a focus on road user safety, speeding, street lighting, pedestrian facilities, traffic control and traffic calming on Powerline Road from Wayne Gretzky Parkway to the east city limits; and THAT funding BE PROVIDED from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558) fund to complete these studies and report back to the Vision Zero Road Safety Committee in Q2 2023. YES: (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor

WHEREAS a clerical error was made in the initial application for the Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program (RESOP) for the landfill gas project that saw the option for “Bio Gas” not checked off, and as a result prevented the second phase of the project from proceeding, and WHEREAS without the second phase of the project completed, Brantford Generation was unable to meet its financial obligations to Infrastructure Ontario (IO) which led to the sale of the assets to the City of Brantford at a discount, and WHEREAS because of the discount, the deal included a clause that any profit made from the sale of electricity during the balance of the RESOP agreement will be split 50/50 with the province, and WHEREAS because the project is currently at about a break-even point financially at this time, any profit from new generation will be split with the province, and WHEREAS if phase 2 is allowed to proceed it would generate approximately an additional 570 kw of renewable energy, and WHEREAS we are currently receiving rates of $0.1175/kWh off peak and $0.1527/kWh on peak, and WHEREAS all of this generation would be “profit'', the net cost to the province would be $0.05875/kWh off peak and $0.07635/kWh on peak for “green” electricity. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The City of Brantford makes a formal request to the Ministry of Energy to authorize the Independent Electricity System Operator to allow the use of “Bio Gas'' within the current RESOP program for Brantford's Landfill Gas P

WHEREAS The City of Brantford has continually committed to age-friendly planning and to work with individuals and families, to meet the changing needs of an aging population; and WHEREAS access to information is a key concern for older adults across Canada and locally. Our community believes that all community residents, including older persons, deserve to fully and meaningfully participate in and contribute to the social fabric of our community; and WHEREAS a goal of The City of Brantford’s Age-Friendly Strategy is to increase digital inclusion of older adults through skill training and access to technology. Access to digital information remains a hurdle for some older adults, and maintaining current access points to community information is crucial to maintaining social participation; and WHEREAS the goal of The City of Brantford’s Age-Friendly Strategy is to improve access to municipal and community information; and WHEREAS many older adults in The City of Brantford rely on receiving their information through printed format; THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED: THAT The City of Brantford respectfully CALLS UPON the Brantford Expositor, which is a primary printed source for community information for many older adults, rescind its decision to reduce the number of print editions each week from 5 to 3; and THAT the Clerk be DIRECTED to forward a copy of this resolution to The Honourable Larry Brock, Member of Parliament, Brantford-Brant and to The Honourable Will Bouma, Member of Provinc

WHEREAS, International Women's Day takes place on March 8th every year to celebrate women's rights and inspire people to act in the ongoing fight for gender equality; and WHEREAS, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the progress made to advance women’s equality to date, and to recommit to breaking down barriers and resolving challenges women continue to face; and WHEREAS, International Women’s Day pays tribute to women’s achievements, and provides an opportunity to honour, support, and celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in our community as activists, workers, artists, entrepreneurs, caregivers, educators, volunteers and leaders; and WHEREAS, The City of Brantford is committed to promoting equity and justice: and ensuring women have the necessary supports to succeed; and WHEREAS, on the 112th International Women’s Day, we encourage everyone to take actions against gender bias and inequity in support of the 2023 International Women’s Day theme of “Embrace Equity”; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT The City of Brantford will recognize March 8, 2023 as “International Women’s Day” and will continue to commit to working to secure the rights and full potential of women and create lasting solutions to social, economic and political barriers women continue to face; and THAT Communications and Community Engagement staff work with Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Samwell and Councillor Hunt to develop a

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Items 7.1.6 and 7.1.10 were separated for discussion purposes. 2 Recorded vote on all items for consideration/consent not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (8): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 7.1.6 Native Species Planting Policy [Financial Impact: None], 2023-16 A. THAT Report No. 2023-16 Native Species Planting Policy BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT PUBLIC WORKS-025 Native Species Planting Policy BE APPROVED and ADOPTED; and C. THAT the necessary By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford policies to create a corporate policy manual BE PRESENTED to City Council for Adoption. Recorded vote on Item 7.1.6: YES: (8): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

WHEREAS, Brantford Transit encourages the removal of barriers for Seniors to have safe, reliable transit services to access many community services and activities; and WHEREAS, The City promotes and encourages the healthy aging plan and encourages our seniors to use public transportation to participate in community activities; and WHEREAS, The City of Brantford currently sponsors Free Transit for all Youth 12 years of age and younger to introduce public transit as a long term commitment to utilizing public transit as part of their everyday life; and WHEREAS, The City of Brantford understands seniors may have limited transportation options and encouraging public transit as a viable alternative to automobile use; and WHEREAS, every June the City of Brantford joins cities across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month with additional programming and recreational activities for older adults 50+; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to complete a feasibility study for a Seniors Ride Free program and present the findings to the May 2023 Committee of the Whole – Operations meeting, and B. THAT the feasibility study INCLUDE the a roll out strategy, revenue/ridership impacts on both conventional and specialized transit, costs associated with implementation, and analysis of capacity during on/off peak periods, and C. THAT in recognition of Seniors Month in June staff BE DIRECTED to provide free transit ridership between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Sunday 7 through Saturday on Bra

WHEREAS residents of the Brantwood Park area are reporting on-going speeding concerns on Powerline Road; and WHEREAS residents have raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians and the children in the area; and WHEREAS the Pate family business is located on the north side of Powerline Road and holds several very well attended community activities through the seasons; and WHEREAS numerous requests have been received by Ward Councillors to implement traffic calming measures on Powerline Road to improve the safety of Brantwood Park residents crossing the street to visit Brantwood farm activities and business; and WHEREAS Ward Councillors have been very concerned with the speed of traffic that travels through this neighborhood on Powerline Road from Wayne Gretzky Parkway east to the city limits; and WHEREAS Several collisions have occurred at this location and most recently a young boy was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle while attempting to cross Powerline Road; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 8 A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to conduct various traffic studies with a focus on road user safety, speeding, street lighting, pedestrian facilities, traffic control and traffic calming on Powerline Road from Wayne Gretzky Parkway to the east city limits; and B. THAT funding BE PROVIDED from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558) fund to complete these studies and report back to the Vision Zero Road Safety Committee in Q2 2023. Recorded vote on Item 8.2: YES: (8): Councillor Sicoli

WHEREAS a clerical error was made in the initial application for the Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program (RESOP) for the landfill gas project that saw the option for “Bio Gas” not checked off, and as a result prevented the second phase of the project from proceeding, and WHEREAS without the second phase of the project completed, Brantford Generation was unable to meet its financial obligations to Infrastructure Ontario (IO) which led to the sale of the assets to the City of Brantford at a discount, and WHEREAS because of the discount, the deal included a clause that any profit made from the sale of electricity during the balance of the RESOP agreement will be split 50/50 with the province, and WHEREAS because the project is currently at about a break-even point financially at this time, any profit from new generation will be split with the province, and WHEREAS if phase 2 is allowed to proceed it would generate approximately an additional 570 kw of renewable energy, and 9 WHEREAS we are currently receiving rates of $0.1175/kWh off peak and $0.1527/kWh on peak, and WHEREAS all of this generation would be “profit'', the net cost to the province would be $0.05875/kWh off peak and $0.07635/kWh on peak for “green” electricity. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The City of Brantford makes a formal request to the Ministry of Energy to authorize the Independent Electricity System Operator to allow the use of “Bio Gas'' within the current RESOP program for Brantford's Landfill Gas

WHEREAS The City of Brantford has continually committed to age-friendly planning and to work with individuals and families, to meet the changing needs of an aging population; and WHEREAS access to information is a key concern for older adults across Canada and locally. Our community believes that all community residents, including older persons, deserve to fully and meaningfully participate in and contribute to the social fabric of our community; and WHEREAS a goal of The City of Brantford’s Age-Friendly Strategy is to increase digital inclusion of older adults through skill training and access to technology. Access to digital information remains a hurdle for some older adults, and maintaining current access points to community information is crucial to maintaining social participation; and WHEREAS the goal of The City of Brantford’s Age-Friendly Strategy is to improve access to municipal and community information; and 10 WHEREAS many older adults in The City of Brantford rely on receiving their information through printed format; THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED: A. THAT The City of Brantford respectfully CALLS UPON the Brantford Expositor, which is a primary printed source for community information for many older adults, rescind its decision to reduce the number of print editions each week from 5 to 3; and B. THAT the Clerk be DIRECTED to forward a copy of this resolution to The Honourable Larry Brock, Member of Parliament, Brantford-Brant and to The Honourable Will Bouma, Member o

WHEREAS, International Women's Day takes place on March 8th every year to celebrate women's rights and inspire people to act in the ongoing fight for gender equality; and WHEREAS, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the progress made to advance women’s equality to date, and to recommit to breaking down barriers and resolving challenges women continue to face; and WHEREAS, International Women’s Day pays tribute to women’s achievements, and provides an opportunity to honour, support, and celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in our community as activists, workers, artists, entrepreneurs, caregivers, educators, volunteers and leaders; and 11 WHEREAS, The City of Brantford is committed to promoting equity and justice: and ensuring women have the necessary supports to succeed; and WHEREAS, on the 112th International Women’s Day, we encourage everyone to take actions against gender bias and inequity in support of the 2023 International Women’s Day theme of “Embrace Equity”; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT The City of Brantford will recognize March 8, 2023 as “International Women’s Day” and will continue to commit to working to secure the rights and full potential of women and create lasting solutions to social, economic and political barriers women continue to face; and B. THAT Communications and Community Engagement staff work with Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Samwell and Councillor Hunt to d