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All Items for Consideration and Consent not separated for discussion purposes The following Items for Consideration (Items 5.1.6, 5.1.11, 5.1.12, 5.1.13 and 5.1.14) and Consent Items (Items 5.21, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.5, and 5.2.6) not separated for discussion purposes were then voted on and approved: 3 5.1.6 2019-2020 Council Priorities, 2019-384 A. THAT Staff Report 2019-384 on the 2019-2020 Council Priorities BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the 2019-2020 Council Priorities BE ENDORSED; and C. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to implement the 2019-2020 Council priorities as outlined in Report 2019-384 and where additional resources are required, report back to Council as part of the 2020 Estimates Committee process with identified Operating and Capital Budget implications; D. THAT the Staff from the office of the Chief Administrative Officer BE DIRECTED to bring reports on the progress of the 2019-2020 Council Priorities to update Council annually. 5.1.11 Tutela Heights Road – Traffic Control [Financial Impact: $200], 2019- 345 A. THAT “Through Highways” BE BY-LAWED on Tutela Heights Road from Mount Pleasant Road to the eastern end of Tutela Heights Road; and B. THAT Schedule “1” of Traffic By-Law 37-83 which pertains to “Through Highways” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Report No. 2019‑345 dated June 11, 2019; and C. THAT “Half Loads” BE REPEALED on Tutela Heights Road from Mount Pleasant Road to the eastern City limit (as established by annexation of January 1, 2017); and D. THAT Sc

THAT Clause C of Item 5.1.4 BE AMENDED to strike out “$100 per month” and replaced with “$2.00 per year”.

THAT Clause D of Item 5.1.5 BE AMENDED to include Phase 1.

WHEREAS residents identified sightline concerns for vehicles exiting the commercial driveway on the north side of Blackburn Drive, just east of Conklin Road; and WHEREAS the sightline concern is attributed to on-street parking on the north side of Blackburn Drive, east of the commercial driveway; and WHEREAS the same parking location also partially obstructs the right-turn path into the commercial driveway; and WHEREAS a small reduction to the parking area would address the concerns without having a significant impact on the parking supply; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT staff be AUTHORIZED to reduce the permitted on-street parking spaces on north side of Blackburn Drive by 3 m; and THAT staff be DIRECTED to bring necessary By-law amendments for adoption at City Council to give effect to this resolution.

WHEREAS residents identified on-street parking on the north side of Oakhill Drive, just east of the D’Aubigny Trail head, affects emergency 17 access to the condominium driveway on the south side of Oakhill Drive; and WHEREAS residents are asking for a restriction of the on-street parking near the condominium driveway to address the concern; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be AUTHORIZED to restrict on-street parking on the north side of Oakhill Drive within 15 m of the condominium driveway; and THAT staff be DIRECTED to bring necessary By-law amendments for adoption at City Council to give effect to this resolution. Recorded vote on Item 6.2 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Utley, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Wall, Councillor VanTilborg – 10 NO: None Item 6.2

THAT Item 5.1.9 – Feasibility of Live Streaming Council, Committee and High Profile Public Meetings BE AMENDED to include the following as Clauses B and C: B. THAT the City formally REQUEST Rogers Television to begin recording and streaming open meetings of the Social Services Committee, Finance Committee and Estimates Committee; and 18 C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to include the following as an Unmet Need for consideration during the 2020 budget process:  Live webstreaming – City Meetings

THAT Item 5.1.16 – Ontario Main Street Revitalization Initiative BE AMENDED to add the following as Clause C: C. THAT Councillor Wall BE IDENTIFIED as the Downtown Revitalization Ambassador to assist the Director of Downtown Revitalization and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement in raising public awareness and excitement of upcoming initiatives in the downtown core as part of the Downtown Revitalization Program.

THAT rules be waived to extend the hour. MOTION

THAT the rules be waived to extend the meeting by a half hour. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules to extend the meeting by a half hour: YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary – 8 NO: Councillor Carpenter – 1 Motion to waive the rules to extend the meeting for a half hour

23 THAT Item 6.3 – Motion Re: Review of Shared Services and Amalgamation Process BE POSTPONED INDEFINITELY.

WHEREAS many Canadian towns, cities and First Nations communities are plagued with social disorder, public health challenges and rampant crime, violence, injury and death; and WHEREAS these significant challenges result directly and indirectly from the illegal drug trade; and WHEREAS it is logical and desirable to entirely eradicate the illegal drug trade across Canada; and WHEREAS many Canadians and their families are victims of the illicit drug trade through theft, vandalism, abuse, addiction, and the loss of life; and WHEREAS Canada is a country rich in the resources and determination to permit the accomplishment of big things; and WHEREAS Canada is committed to the notion of peace, order and good government; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford: 1. Encourage the Government of Canada to commit to the eradication of the illicit drug trade by the year 2025 by implementing all of the following: 24 a. revisions to Canada's Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to better address and increase penalties with respect to the illegal distribution of opioids in general and fentanyl specifically; b. legislative revisions to increase sentencing principles for persons convicted of drug-related crime, including, without limitation, drug trafficking, including mandatory minimum sentences for all such offences; c. legislative revisions to broaden the definition of dangerous offenders to permit the inclusion

WHEREAS various by-laws and policies of the City of Brantford speak to the use of City facilities by members of the public; and WHEREAS City Council has determined that a review of said policies and by-laws is both timely and necessary; and WHEREAS the Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees certain rights for all persons in Canada, subject to certain restrictions as justified pursuant to section 1 of the Charter; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to: A. undertake a review of City policies, by-laws, procedures, and processes relating to the use of City property by members of the public with a view to ensuring that said documents recognize and respect the rights and freedoms set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and B. report back to Council in 2019 with any recommended changes to the aforementioned policies, by-laws, procedures, and processes, including a communication plan to enhance public understanding and awareness with respect to the use of City property by members of the public.

26 THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following as a Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: 6.6 Joint City/County Task Force to Explore Potential for a Joint Animal Control and Pound Services Program WHEREAS the City of Brantford (the “City”) and the County of Brant (“the County”) have an interest in the provision of quality and fiscally-responsible animal control and pound services; and WHEREAS the two communities currently enjoy a number of positive and efficient partnerships; and WHEREAS the respective communities may realize positive benefits by exploring joint partnerships regarding the delivery of animal service programs; and WHEREAS the City is currently exploring long-term municipal facility and operational opportunities regarding the provision of animal control and pound services; and WHEREAS municipal staff from the City, the County and other neighbouring communities have already commenced preliminary discussions regarding such partnership opportunities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT a joint Task Force comprised of two elected representatives from the City (Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter) and the County BE CREATED with the mandate to explore the potential for a joint animal control and pound services program and to recommend options to be considered by the Councils of both communities by September 30, 2019; and B. THAT the Task Force BE SUPPORTED by municipal staff fro

WHEREAS the City of Brantford (the “City”) and the County of Brant (“the County”) have an interest in the provision of quality and fiscally- responsible animal control and pound services; and WHEREAS the two communities currently enjoy a number of positive and efficient partnerships; and WHEREAS the respective communities may realize positive benefits by exploring joint partnerships regarding the delivery of animal service programs; and WHEREAS the City is currently exploring long-term municipal facility and operational opportunities regarding the provision of animal control and pound services; and WHEREAS municipal staff from the City, the County and other neighbouring communities have already commenced preliminary discussions regarding such partnership opportunities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT a joint Task Force comprised of two elected representatives from the City (Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter) and the County BE CREATED with the mandate to explore the potential for a joint animal control and pound services program and to recommend options to be considered by the Councils of both communities by September 30, 2019; and B. THAT the Task Force BE SUPPORTED by municipal staff from both the City and the County