The Brantford Record

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

June 14, 2022

Who was there

Present (6): Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, Rose Sicoli, John Sless

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 (5 motions)

4 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Wall
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-17-22 initiated by The Corporation of the City of Brantford to amend the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to establish permanent zoning regulations for seasonal outdoor patios, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.0 of Report 2022-359; and B. THAT By-law No. 15-2021, By-law No. 16-2021 and By-law No. 62- 2021, BE REPEALED in their entirety; and C. THAT Planning Policy – 005 Patio Brantford – Private Patio Policy, and Planning Policy – 004 Patio Brantford – On-Street Patio Policy, BE AMENDED to remove any mention of COVID-19 or the Declaration of Emergency and that the necessary by-laws to effect those amendments BE PRESENTED to Council for approval; and D. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “ 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, as discussed in Sections 8.2 of Report 2022-359”. Recorded vote on Item 5.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT all Items for consideration/ Consent Items (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 7.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 7.1.7 Proposed Amendments to Chapter 206 Animal Control – Additional Consultation with Future and Existing Poultry Association Results, 2022-337 A. THAT Report 2022-337, Proposed Amendments to Chapter 206 – Animal Control – Additional Consultation with Future and Existing Poultry Association Results, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to present a by-law to amend Chapter 206 – Animal Control, to include the following regulations pertaining to the keeping, harbouring, and possessing of chickens as outlined in Report 2022-337: i. A limit of 10 chickens per property and no more than 1 rooster may be included in the limit of 10; and ii. A coop to keep chickens with requirements to include protection against predators, setbacks from structures on neighbouring properties, nesting, perches, cleaning and ventilation, litter, and bedding; and iii. a permit process pertaining to the keeping, harbouring, and possessing of chickens; and 9 iv. amendments to the definition of kennel to align with the definition of kennel as approved in the City of Brantford Zoning By-Law 160-90, as defined in Report No. 2022-337. Recorded vote on Item 7.1.7: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall NO:
Moved by Councillor VanTilborg, seconded by Councillor Wall
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Carpenter
THAT Clause B(i) of Item 7.1.7 BE AMENDED by prohibiting roosters. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 7.1.7: YES: (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Antoski NO: (6): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor Utley
Lost
In favour (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski · Opposed (6): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT in setting the decibel count as noted in operative Clause 2 of the City of Ajax resolution that the Province BE REQUESTED to engage in public consultations including but not limited to the following stakeholders: MTO, motorcycle manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, CMA, motorcycle associations, members of the public. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 8.1: YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (4): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, and Councillor Martin
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (4): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin

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