City Council

McCreary 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 (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS, Project Red Ribbon is a commitment made by Canadians to drive safe and sober. It is a highly visible, community public awareness campaign which depends on volunteer participation to promote the message that deaths and injuries resulting from impaired driving are needless tragedies and totally preventable; WHEREAS, Each year from the beginning of November until the first Monday after New Year’s, MADD Canada volunteers across the country distribute red ribbons and/or car decals and ask Canadians to display a red ribbon and/or car decal on their vehicle, key chain, or on a personal item like their purse, briefcase or backpack; WHEREAS, the MADD Canada red ribbon and/or car decal is a powerful symbol. By displaying the ribbon and/or car decal, you are making a personal commitment to drive sober. A red ribbon and/or car decal is also used to pay to tribute the thousands of Canadians who have

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for November 2024 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – October 29, 2024 11.2 Special City Council – November 12, 2024 11.3 Special City Council – Private and Confidential – November 12, 2024 11.4 John Noble Home Committee of Management – November 13, 2024 11.5 John Noble Home Committee of Management – Private and Confidential – November 13, 2024 Recorded vote on all minutes: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary THAT item 12.5.1 BE

THAT Report 2024-708 titled 2025 Shared Social Services Budget Approval BE RECEIVED; THAT the following 2025 budget BE APPROVED: Shared Social Services Operating Budget - $19,205,188 Shared Social Services Capital Budget - $3,973,829; and THAT the Director of Housing and Homelessness and the Purchasing Officer BE AUTHORIZED to award 2025 capital projects contained herein in accordance with the City of Brantford’s Purchasing Policy; and THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to deliver the final shared services budget to the County on or before December 1, 2024. Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 636, Unit 41 for renewal of the Collective Agreement to cover the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2028. Recorded vote on item 14.1: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT Council approves the listing for sale of the following properties: 10 Marlene Avenue; The two (2) lots to be severed from 5 Marlene Avenue; and THAT Staff BE AUTHORIZED to take all necessary actions to dispose of the following vacant properties separately and individually of each other, which includes: marketing, listing, obtaining reference plans, depositing surveys, to retain external real estate agent(s) (and waive the requirements of the Purchase Policy for this purpose) and signing any and all documents required to undertake the above. Recorded vote on item 14.2: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

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 (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 Project Red Ribbon - November 1, 2024 to January 8, 2025 Moved by Councillor Sicoli 17 WHEREAS, Project Red Ribbon is a commitment made by Canadians to drive safe and sober. It is a highly visible, community public awareness campaign which depends on volunteer participation to promote the message that deaths and injuries resulting from impaired driving are needless tragedies and totally preventable; WHEREAS, Each year from the beginning of November until the first Monday after New Year’s, MADD Canada volunteers across the country distribute red ribbons and/or car decals and ask Canadians to display a red ribbon and/or car decal on their vehicle, key chain, or on a personal item like their purse, briefcase or backpack; WHEREAS, the MADD Canada red ribbon and/or car decal is a powerful symbol. By displaying the ribbon and/or car decal, you are making a personal commitment to drive sober. A red ribbon and/or car decal is also used to pay to tribute the thousands of Canadians who have

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for November 2024 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the decision of the chair BE SUSTAINED. Recorded vote on Challenge of the Chair's ruling: Yes (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell No (4): Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Report 2024-708 titled 2025 Shared Social Services Budget Approval BE RECEIVED; B. THAT the following 2025 budget BE APPROVED: 26 i. Shared Social Services Operating Budget - $19,205,188 ii. Shared Social Services Capital Budget - $3,973,829; and C. THAT the Director of Housing and Homelessness and the Purchasing Officer BE AUTHORIZED to award 2025 capital projects contained herein in accordance with the City of Brantford’s Purchasing Policy; and D. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to deliver the final shared services budget to the County on or before December 1, 2024. Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 636, Unit 41 for renewal of the Collective Agreement to cover the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2028. Recorded vote on item 14.1: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Council approves the listing for sale of the following properties: i. 10 Marlene Avenue; ii. The two (2) lots to be severed from 5 Marlene Avenue; and B. THAT Staff BE AUTHORIZED to take all necessary actions to dispose of the following vacant properties separately and individually of each other, which includes: marketing, listing, obtaining reference plans, depositing surveys, to retain external real estate agent(s) (and waive the requirements of the Purchase Policy for this purpose) and signing any and all documents required to undertake the above. Recorded vote on item 14.2: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT the agreement of purchase and sale of the acquisition of 57 Charlotte Street for $1,600,000 plus land transfer tax costs of $28,475 to a total upset limit of $1,628,475 to BE FUNDED from the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); and B. THAT Staff BE AUTHORIZED to sign any and all documents necessary to complete the acquisition; and 28 C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Vendor on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk; and D. THAT Staff BE AUTHORIZED to execute a nominal lease between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and The Brant Historical Society for a 5 year term with 1 option to extend for an additional 5 years. Recorded vote on item 14.3: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Carpenter

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 153-2024 THREE To amend By-law Number 144-88, being a by- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 154-2024 THREE A By-law to provide for an interim tax levy and to provide for the payment of taxes for the year 2025 (2024-587) (Finance Committee Report #2024-10-16) 155-2024 THREE Being a 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 (2024-348) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2024-11-05) 29 156-2024 THREE To amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a by- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (2024-555) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2024-11-05) 157-2024 THREE To amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a by- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Parkside Drive) (2024- 322) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2024-11-05) 158-2024 THREE To amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Parkside Drive) (2024-322) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2024-11-05) 160-2024 THREE To amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a by- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (West Brant) (2024-321) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2024-11-05) 161-2024 THREE To amend Traffic By-law