Committee of the Whole - Operations

THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 5 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 2022 Water and Wastewater Rate Study [Financial Impact- None], 2021-652 THAT Council report 2021-652 titled “2022 Water & Wastewater Rate Study” BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Item 6.1.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the City of Brantford representative be restricted to virtual/electronic attendance. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 7.1 YES: (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Martin NO: (5): Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall 13

WHEREAS the vicinity of the intersection of Evelyn & Bernard Streets is well used by children and their parents on the way to school and to Wilkes Park; and WHEREAS the neighbourhood has no sidewalks for use by pedestrians; and WHEREAS shortcutting traffic has increased in the last two years; and WHEREAS the intersection has become more dangerous to cross; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to implement an all way stop at this intersection. Recorded vote on Item 7.2 14 YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Antoski

WHEREAS Sandra Street is used as a shortcut between Fairview Drive, King George Road and Dunsdon Street; and WHEREAS Sandra street has a very broad street width which encourages high speed driving; and WHEREAS Sandra Street has no sidewalks for use by pedestrians including seniors and children; and WHEREAS Sandra Street residents have expressed an interest in traffic calming; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Sandra Street BE BY-LAWED as a 40 KM/HR limit and that appropriate signage be installed; and B. THAT City staff MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS to Ward 3 Councillors if further traffic calming measures could be considered. Recorded vote on Item 7.3 YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Antoski

15 WHEREAS Anne Westaway was a local Brantford resident and a longtime member of the Brantford Heritage Committee, WHEREAS Anne was a dedicated volunteer for both the Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments for decades assisting with community outreach involving park and trail development as well as researching the history of the City’s parks while also designing interpretive signs for numerous locations, and WHEREAS Anne had an keen interest in natural heritage, and WHEREAS The City has recognized individuals in our community who have provided an exceptional service in the interest of the Parks and Recreation Department and the community as a whole, and WHEREAS Anne’s dedication to the community meets the City criteria with respect to naming and recognition, and WHEREAS Anne’s legacy and betterment of the City of Brantford is deserving of such recognition, and WHEREAS It would also be fitting to recognize Anne’s contribution in a natural open space setting. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT The protected open space lands bounded by Shellard Lane to the north and Blackburn Drive to the south through which a tributary (E) of D’Aubigny Creek flows, be named the ”Anne Westaway Meadows”; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to design and install the appropriate park signage, including interpretive information describing the importance of this natural area; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to also install a sign that recognizes Anne and explains her contributions to our community

THAT Section 15.11.5 of the City of Brantford's Procedure By-law BE WAIVED to introduce the following notice of motion after the prescribed deadline and to be considered as a resolution without prior notice: 7.5 Disposal of Residential Curbside Yard Waste Materials at Mohawk Street Landfill Site WHEREAS the City’s residential curbside yard waste collection program ended this year on November 26, 2021; and WHEREAS seasonal weather fluctuations each year can vary the timing of spring and fall clean up and set out for disposal utilizing the City’s curbside yard waste collection program; and WHEREAS residents are currently permitted to drop off bagged or loose yard waste materials such as leaves, grass clippings, flower bed materials, hedge clippings, etc. as per eligible yard waste materials under Chapter 440, Schedule “D” – Compostable Material Set Out for Curbside Collection free of charge at the Mohawk Street Landfill Site while the curbside yard waste collection program is underway; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the General Manager of Public Works BE DIRECTED to permit residents to drop off bagged or loose yard waste materials such as leaves, grass clippings, flower 17 bed materials, hedge clippings, etc. as per eligible yard waste materials under Chapter 440, Schedule “D” – Compostable Material Set Out for Curbside Collection at the Mohawk Street Landfill Site throughout the year free of charge; and B. THAT the General Manager of Public Works BE DIRECTED to review,

WHEREAS the City’s residential curbside yard waste collection program ended this year on November 26, 2021; and WHEREAS seasonal weather fluctuations each year can vary the timing of spring and fall clean up and set out for disposal utilizing the City’s curbside yard waste collection program; and WHEREAS residents are currently permitted to drop off bagged or loose yard waste materials such as leaves, grass clippings, flower bed materials, hedge clippings, etc. as per eligible yard waste materials under Chapter 440, Schedule “D” – Compostable Material Set Out for Curbside Collection free of charge at the Mohawk Street Landfill Site while the curbside yard waste collection program is underway; 18 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the General Manager of Public Works BE DIRECTED to permit residents to drop off bagged or loose yard waste materials such as leaves, grass clippings, flower bed materials, hedge clippings, etc. as per eligible yard waste materials under Chapter 440, Schedule “D” – Compostable Material Set Out for Curbside Collection at the Mohawk Street Landfill Site throughout the year free of charge; and B. THAT the General Manager of Public Works BE DIRECTED to review, on an annual basis, the need to extend the curbside yard waste collection program by 1-2 weeks in the spring and/or the fall in order to assist and accommodate residents which may need more time to clean up their properties due to seasonal weather fluctuations and to assist with the diversion of