Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT Report 2026-151, titled “Adoption of an Economic Development Community Improvement Plan” BE RECEIVED; THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Project Area BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix B to Report 2026-151, BE APPROVED; THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix C to Report 2026-151, BE APPROVED; THAT pursuant to Section 17(23.1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13., the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Adoption: “ 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”; and. THAT section 21 of Schedule “A” of Delegation of Authority By-law 138-2022 BE AMENDED to replace the reference to the upper limit of $50,000 with $150,000; and that the necessary By-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and that the Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the Corporate Policy Manual to reflect this change. THAT City Council WAIVES fifty (50) percent of the industrial building permit fee payable for successful applicants in accordance with the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan; THAT Staff REPORT BACK to Council in 2029 regarding key performance indicators as outlined in this Report 2026-151 after the Industrial Grant pilot programs under the Economic Development CIP conclude on December 31, 2028. Recorded vote on item 5.1: Yes (11) Councill

WHEREAS The FireFit Championships are a nationally sanctioned, firefighter fitness competition that attracts participants from across Canada; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford has a history of being a host City for the FireFit challenge in past years; and WHEREAS The Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association would like to bring the FireFit Challenge back to Brantford July 25 – 26, 2026; and WHEREAS The Brantford event will feature individual and team events that simulate real-world firefighting tasks in a fast-paced, family-friendly atmosphere; and WHEREAS The event will be free to the public and will include public safety demonstrations, youth engagement activities, and food vendors, making it a destination for both residents and visitors; and WHEREAS the desired location for the FireFit Challenge is Mohawk Park in Brantford; and WHEREAS organizers, The Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association, are asking for municipal funding support to assist with venue and logistical costs; and WHEREAS The FireFit Challenge organizers were successful in receiving $7500.00 in funding through the Brantford Tourism Development Corporation; and WHEREAS expected attendance for the FireFit Challenge is 1500 spectators; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following costs of municipal services required to support the event BE FUNDED from the Council Priorities Reserve RF0558 to a maximum of $15,000.00: Event Venue (Mohawk Park) rental fees Tent Permit fees Port-o-lets and handwas

THAT the following item BE

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg

A. THAT Report 2026-151, titled “Adoption of an Economic Development Community Improvement Plan” BE RECEIVED; B. THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Project Area BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix B to Report 2026-151, BE APPROVED; C. THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix C to Report 2026-151, BE APPROVED; D. THAT pursuant to Section 17(23.1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13., the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Adoption: “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”; and. E. THAT section 21 of Schedule “A” of Delegation of Authority By-law 138-2022 BE AMENDED to replace the reference to the upper limit of $50,000 with $150,000; and that the necessary By-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and that the Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the Corporate Policy Manual to reflect this change. F. THAT City Council WAIVES fifty (50) percent of the industrial building permit fee payable for successful applicants in accordance with the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan; G. THAT Staff REPORT BACK to Council in 2029 regarding key performance indicators as outlined in this Report 2026-151 after the Industrial Grant pilot programs under the Economic Development CIP conclude on December 31, 2028. Recorded vote on item 5.

WHEREAS The FireFit Championships are a nationally sanctioned, firefighter fitness competition that attracts participants from across Canada; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford has a history of being a host City for the FireFit challenge in past years; and 7 WHEREAS The Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association would like to bring the FireFit Challenge back to Brantford July 25 – 26, 2026; and WHEREAS The Brantford event will feature individual and team events that simulate real-world firefighting tasks in a fast-paced, family-friendly atmosphere; and WHEREAS The event will be free to the public and will include public safety demonstrations, youth engagement activities, and food vendors, making it a destination for both residents and visitors; and WHEREAS the desired location for the FireFit Challenge is Mohawk Park in Brantford; and WHEREAS organizers, The Brantford Professional Fire Fighters Association, are asking for municipal funding support to assist with venue and logistical costs; and WHEREAS The FireFit Challenge organizers were successful in receiving $7500.00 in funding through the Brantford Tourism Development Corporation; and WHEREAS expected attendance for the FireFit Challenge is 1500 spectators; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED A. THAT the following costs of municipal services required to support the event BE FUNDED from the Council Priorities Reserve RF0558 to a maximum of $15,000.00: i. Event Venue (Mohawk Park) rental fees ii. Tent Permit fees iii. Port-o

Referral THAT the resolution BE

WHEREAS firework displays have long been a part of the celebration of our national holidays; and WHEREAS lately firework displays have also been a part of certain cultural/religious observances; and WHEREAS the celebratory aspects of firework displays are offset by negative consequences which include: danger of fire, danger of injury and disfigurement, angst suffered by pets and victims of violence, debris left behind in public spaces, sleep deprivation and social disorder; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED AS FOLLOWS: A. Review peer community regulations and bylaws concerning firework usage B. Consider options for restriction of firework usage as follows; i. Banning consumer firework sale and usage ii. restricting use to Corporation of City of Brantford iii. restricting use to City of Brantford approved groups on approved dates iv. other options suggested by staff; and C. Provide a report to committee of the whole by end of 2nd quarter 2026 and receive public input regarding options considered. Recorded vote on item 8.2: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg

Referral THAT the following item BE