The Brantford Record

City Council

December 16, 2025

Who was there

Present (11): Gino Caputo, Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Linda Hunt, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, Mandy Samwell, Rose Sicoli, John Sless, Michael Sullivan, Brian Van Tilborg

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 (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Crime Stoppers Month – January 2026 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
McCreary THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – November 25, 2025 11.2 Special City Council – December 2, 2025 11.3 Special City Council – Private and Confidential - December 2, 2025 11.4 Special City Council – December 4, 2025 11.5 Special City Council – December 9, 2025 11.6 Special City Council – Private and Confidential - December 9, 2025 Recorded vote on the minutes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Martin
Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2025-12-02 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 12.02.25 COW-OPS REPORT.pdf 12.1.2 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update [Financial Impact - None], 2025-27 THAT Report 2025-27 titled, 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update, BE RECEIVED; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to issue the Notice of Master Plan and initiate the 30 day public review period; and THAT Council APPROVE the recommendations identified in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update as documented in the Executive Summary attached in Appendix A and as issued for public review; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to implement the recommendations from the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update into the City’s Capital Forecast; and THAT the Transportation Master Plan Update BE REVIEWED in conjunction with the Master Servicing Plan Amendment; and THAT a copy of the resolution for the Transportation Master Plan Update BE FORWARDED to the County of Brant. Recorded vote on Item 12.1.2: Yes (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Caputo No (2) Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
That the purchase of PART BLOCK 5 KERR TRACT, PART 2 2R9160; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING 32074-1388 (LT) and PT BLK 3 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY; PT BLK 4 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY PT 6 2R4862; S/T TB46586; BRANTFORD CITY; BEING 32074-0464 (LT) for the amount of $2 in exchange for the disposition of PART OF BLOCK 5, KERR TRACT, BRANTFORD BEING PART 1 ON PLAN 2R-8079; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING ALL OF THE PIN 32074-1150 (LT) BE APPROVED; THAT the By-law to authorize the acquisition of PART BLOCK 5 KERR TRACT, PART 2 2R9160; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING 32074-1388 (LT) and PT BLK 3 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY; PT BLK 4 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY PT 6 2R4862; S/T TB46586; BRANTFORD CITY; BEING 32074-0464 (LT) and disposition of PART OF BLOCK 5, KERR TRACT, BRANTFORD BEING PART 1 ON PLAN 2R-8079; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING ALL OF THE PIN 32074-1150 (LT) BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreements of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and 2410002 Ontario Inc., on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and Clerk; and THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place such other by-laws as necessary to give effect to any easements, adjustments, or ancillary matters as required to give effect to this settlement on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on Item 14.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicol
Moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Association of Professional and Administrative Employees (APAE) for renewal of the Agreement to cover the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. Recorded vote on Item 14.2: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
McCreary THAT the purchase of Part 1 of Plan 2R-9159 for the amount of $126,277 BE APPROVED; and THAT the Boundary Adjustments, as outlined in this Report BE APPROVED, resulting in an overall net increase of land transferred to The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board for a purchase price of $226,591; and THAT the costs of the transactions including the related closing costs BE FUNDED by The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board; and THAT the necessary By-laws to authorize the purchase of Part 1 of Plan 2R-9159 and boundary adjustments BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreements of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and 2871231 Ontario Ltd.(Mattamy Homes), and the Corporation of the City of Brantford and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District Schoolboard on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Recorded vote on Item 14.3: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Martin
Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Crime Stoppers Month – January 2026 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for December 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – November 25, 2025 11.2 Special City Council – December 2, 2025 11.3 Special City Council – Private and Confidential - December 2, 2025 11.4 Special City Council – December 4, 2025 11.5 Special City Council – December 9, 2025 11.6 Special City Council – Private and Confidential - December 9, 2025 Recorded vote on the minutes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12. Committee Reports 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2025-12-02 12.1.2 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update [Financial Impact - None], 2025-27 A. THAT Report 2025-27 titled, 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to issue the Notice of Master Plan and initiate the 30 day public review period; and C. THAT Council APPROVE the recommendations identified in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update as documented 16 in the Executive Summary attached in Appendix A and as issued for public review; and D. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to implement the recommendations from the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update into the City’s Capital Forecast; and E. THAT the Transportation Master Plan Update BE REVIEWED in conjunction with the Master Servicing Plan Amendment; and F. THAT a copy of the resolution for the Transportation Master Plan Update BE FORWARDED to the County of Brant. Recorded vote on Item 12.1.2: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Hunt No (2): Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
A. That the purchase of PART BLOCK 5 KERR TRACT, PART 2 2R9160; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING 32074-1388 (LT) and PT BLK 3 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY; PT BLK 4 KERR 19 TRACT BRANTFORD CITY PT 6 2R4862; S/T TB46586; BRANTFORD CITY; BEING 32074-0464 (LT) for the amount of $2 in exchange for the disposition of PART OF BLOCK 5, KERR TRACT, BRANTFORD BEING PART 1 ON PLAN 2R-8079; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING ALL OF THE PIN 32074-1150 (LT) BE APPROVED; B. THAT the By-law to authorize the acquisition of PART BLOCK 5 KERR TRACT, PART 2 2R9160; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING 32074-1388 (LT) and PT BLK 3 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY; PT BLK 4 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY PT 6 2R4862; S/T TB46586; BRANTFORD CITY; BEING 32074-0464 (LT) and disposition of PART OF BLOCK 5, KERR TRACT, BRANTFORD BEING PART 1 ON PLAN 2R-8079; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING ALL OF THE PIN 32074-1150 (LT) BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreements of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and 2410002 Ontario Inc., on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and Clerk; and D. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place such other by-laws as necessary to give effect to any easements, adjustments, or ancillary matters as required to give effect to this settlement on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on Item 14.1: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Counc
Moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
20 THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Association of Professional and Administrative Employees (APAE) for renewal of the Agreement to cover the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. Recorded vote on Item 14.2: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
A. THAT the purchase of Part 1 of Plan 2R-9159 for the amount of $126,277 BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the Boundary Adjustments, as outlined in this Report BE APPROVED, resulting in an overall net increase of land transferred to The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board for a purchase price of $226,591; and C. THAT the costs of the transactions including the related closing costs BE FUNDED by The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board; and D. THAT the necessary By-laws to authorize the purchase of Part 1 of Plan 2R-9159 and boundary adjustments BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; E. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreements of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and 2871231 Ontario Ltd.(Mattamy Homes), and the Corporation of the City of Brantford and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District Schoolboard on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Recorded vote on Item 14.3: 21 Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. BY-LAW PREAMBLE 114-2025 By-law to amend By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2024-2027 (2025-596) (Committee of the Whole – Operation Report #2025-12-02) 115-2025 By-law to amend Chapter 507 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code (2025-529) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-12-09) 116-2025 By-law to provide for an interim tax levy and to provide for the payment of taxes for the year (2025-545) (Finance Committee Report #2025-12-10) 117-2025 By-law to amend By-law 138-2022 and By-law 70- 2010 to delegate to the Treasurer the authority to enter into tax arrears extension agreements (Special Council 2025-12-09) 118-2025 By-law to amend By-law No. 124-2024, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Brantford, as amended, a by-law to regulate the use of lands and the location, erecting and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford. (2025-621) (Planning Report #2025-12-11) 119-2025 By-law to amend By-Law No. 124-2024, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Brantford, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location, erecting and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (2025-517) (Planning Report #2025- 12-11) 120-2025 By-law to amend Chapter 141 and repeal Chapter 143 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code respecting the appointment of the
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried

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