The Brantford Record

City Council

September 20, 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 (16 motions)

13 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.3) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 National Seniors Day - October 1, 2022 WHEREAS Saturday, October 1, 2022 is National Seniors Day; and WHEREAS Age-Friendly planning was adopted as a fundamental strategic action to ensure a high quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS social inclusion, social participation and civic engagement were identified as priorities in Healthy Aging: the City of Brantford’s Age- Friendly Strategy; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford’s Healthy Living Campaign aims to provide opportunities to support participation in social, recreational, and educational activities; and WHEREAS as part of the Healthy Living Campaign, the City of Brantford in collaboration with, the Grand River Council on Aging will be hosting the Let’s Get Moving Series events during the month of October; and WHEREAS in celebration of National Seniors Day, the Grand River Council Aging and the CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Brantford Chapter will be holding a Flag Raising Ceremony at Harmony Square on NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford PROCLAIMS October 1, 2022 as “National Seniors Day” in the City of Brantford 8.2 Rett Syndrome Awareness Month - October 2022 WHEREAS Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls and leads to severe impairments, affecting nearly every aspect of the individual's life. Rett syndrome occurs 7 worldwide in 1 of every 10,0
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for September 2022 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli
THAT the following minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – June 28, 2022 11.2. Special City Council – July 26, 2022 11.3. Special City Council – August 18, 2022 10 11.4. Special City Council – Private and Confidential – July 26, 2022 11.5. Special City Council – Private and Confidential – August 18, 2022
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli
THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to include "with the exception of 34 McMurray Street". 11
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Lost
In favour (1): Councillor Sless · Opposed (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli
A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-07-21, submitted by IBI Group on behalf of Antonette Luciani, affecting lands at 381-393 Colborne Street, to remove the Holding “H” provision and to further amend the “General Commercial - Exception 88 Zone (C8-88)” to permit the development of a six storey mixed-use building, BE APPROVED, in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.2 of Report 2022-529; and B. THAT Pursuant to Section 34 (18) 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 Section 8.2 of Report 2022-529.” 12
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Wall · Opposed (3): Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 136-2022 By-law to amend By-law No. 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (PZ-07-21) (2022-529) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-08)
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Wall · Opposed (3): Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli
THAT By-law 136-2022 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Wall · Opposed (4): Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-25-20, submitted by Sierra Construction on behalf of 141 King George Road Inc. affecting the lands municipally known as 141 King George Road, to change the zoning to “General Commercial – Exception 103 Zone (C8-103)” to permit an 11- storey mixed use building, BE REFUSED and THAT the reasons for refusal include: i. the proposed development offends the character of the neighbourhood; ii. the proposed level of intensification is not appropriate;
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin · Opposed (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli
Item 12.3.3 BE AMENDED to include the following within Clause B: THAT the applicant, at their expense, prepare the required studies and plans for a controlled intersection at the driveway location for the subject lands, and 15
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Sless
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Wall · Opposed (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 137-2022 To amend By-law No. 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (PZ-25-20) (2022-367) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-08)
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (3): Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin
THAT By-law 137-2022 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. 16
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (2): Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary
THAT Item 12.1.1 BE AMENDED to include the following as Clause C: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to include the following deletions, and present the amending bylaw as needed, in the Traffic Calming Policy 008 as follows: i. “Minimum length of the street or street segment under consideration for traffic calming shall not be less than 300 metres;" 17
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli
THAT Item 12.1.1 BE AMENDED to include in Clause C: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to include the following deletions, and present the amending bylaw as needed, in the Traffic Calming Policy 008 as follows: “Traffic calming will be considered only after other less intrusive measures have been implemented and found to be ineffective (i.e. public education, police enforcement, signing, etc.).”
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 134-2022 Being a By-law to amend to By-Law 70-2010 to amend Public Works Corporate Policies 013, 014 (2022-552) (Combined Committee of the Whole – Operations - Planning and Administration Report #2022-09-06) 24 135-2022 To amend By-law No. 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (PZ-05-22) (2022-559) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-08) 138-2022 By-law to Repeal and Replace By-law 120-2022, Being a By-law to Delegate to City Staff the Authority to Approve and Execute all Documents Individually Listed on Schedules “A” through “F” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law (2022-580) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-08) 139-2022 Being a By-law to require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreational purposes, or cash-in-lieu, as a condition of Development or Redevelopment of land and repeal By-law No. 50- 2018 (2022-577) (Planning Committee Report #2022-09-08) 140-2022 Being a By-law of the City of Brantford to relieve certain parts of lots or blocks from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13, as amended (Part Lot Control) (PLC-03-22) (Corporate Policy 10 – Delegation of Authority – Schedule B) 141-2022 Being a By-law of the City of Brantford to relieve certain parts of lots or blocks from the provisions of Section 50(5) of th
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli
THAT all by-laws having received a first and second reading BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall, Councillor Sicoli

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