Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

2 THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Item 6.1.1 and 6.1.4 were separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/ Consent (Items 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.5, 6.2.1 and 6.2.2) not separated for discussion purposes: 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 (6.1.1 and 6.1.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 Brantford Accessibility Plan – 2021 Status Update [Financial Impact – None], 2021-666 THAT Report 2021-666 regarding the Brantford Accessibility Plan – 2021 Status Update 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

WHEREAS sections 9, 10, 11, and 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits municipalities to provide for a system of licences with respect to businesses and further permits municipalities to impose conditions as a requirement of obtaining, continuing to hold, or receiving a business licence; and WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford (the “City”) licenses certain businesses pursuant to Chapter 326 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code; and WHEREAS to reduce the spread and influence of organized crime in neighboring municipalities in the Tow Truck industry entering the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS there has been an increased concern with tow truck solicitation at motor vehicle accident occurrences; and WHEREAS several municipalities across Ontario have established towing by- laws to enhance consumer protections at the local level; and WHEREAS the ongoing violence and safety concerns in the Tow Truck industry is unacceptable; and WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Government is encouraging Municipalities across the province to adopt Tow Truck Regulations to assist in reducing violence and organized crime and enhance road safety; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford deems it to be in the public interest, having regard for both public health and safety and consumer protection, to protect persons involved in motor vehicle accidents on local roads; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to engage the public through a Let’s Talk Brantford campaign in January to

WHERAS Brantford City Council at its September 28, 2021 Council meeting approved the commencement of Council Hybrid meetings; and WHERAS starting November 23, 2021 all meetings of Council and its Committees (COW and Standing) fully operate in the hybrid meeting model; and WHEREAS the operation of the hybrid meeting model demands more staffing resources specifically from the Clerk’s Services department; and WHEREAS the hybrid meeting model will continue to be the way forward into the future as a more efficient and accessible meeting platform; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to provide the Human Resources Committee a report outlining the additional staffing needs associated with the hybrid meeting model including, but not limited to, the impacts to the current clerking staff complement, options for support positions, and operating expenses associated. Recorded vote on Item 7.2: YES: (9): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Mayor Davis

WHEREAS, pursuant to By-Law Number 179-2021, The Corporation of the City of Brantford approved the terms and conditions of the Merger Participation Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford (“Brantford”), the Corporation of the City of Cambridge (“Cambridge”) , the Township of North Dumfries (“North Dumfries”), Brantford Energy Corporation, Cambridge and North Dumfries Energy Plus Inc., Brantford Power Inc., Energy+ Inc., Cambridge and North Dumfries Energy Solution Inc. and Brantford Hydro Inc. (the “MPA”), and the Unanimous Shareholder’s Agreement between Brantford, Cambridge, North Dumfries, Mergeco Holding Company and LDC Amalco (the “USA”); and WHEREAS the USA provides for the composition of the Mergeco Holding Company board for an Initial Period comprised of the Mayors of Brantford, Cambridge and North Dumfries, or their delegates, and the following independent directors: Anita Davis, Scott Saint, Lynn Woeller and Craig Mann (the “Nomination Committee”); and WHEREAS the USA authorizes the Nomination Committee to search, evaluate and provide recommendations for three additional independent director nominees for the Mergeco Holding Company board to Brantford, Cambridge and North Dumfries for their consideration; and WHEREAS the Nomination Committee has now completed its process and recommends Peter Ferraro, Gerry Remers and Terry Smith as the three additional independent directors for the Mergeco Holding Company board (the “Additional Independent Director