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THAT Item 12.4.6 BE REFERRED back to Staff in order to provide by-law amendments that are in keeping with the Alberta Court of Justice decision, R v Khairullah, 2023 ABCJ 235, and that Staff REPORT BACK in the March meeting cycle. YES: (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell NO: (1) Councillor Hunt

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.7) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary THAT Report 2023-711 Titled “Sports and Entertainment Centre Update” BE RECEIVED; and That Staff provide a report of findings of a public consultation campaign to be conducted in December 2023 whereby the community will be consulted for their input regarding venue features and uses related to the new Sports and Entertainment Centre adjacent to, and including, the current Civic Centre site at 79 Market Street, with findings to be reported to Council as part of the Phase Three report in January, 2024. YES: (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the agreement of purchase and sale of 371 Powerline Road BE APPROVED; and THAT the costs of the acquisition and related closing costs BE FUNDED as follows: $84,315 from the Transportation Development Charges Reserve Fund (RF0406); and $779,160 from the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); THAT all proceeds from any future disposition of 371 Powerline Road BE DIRECTED to the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); and THAT the costs relating to the demolition of 371 Powerline Road BE FUNDED from the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); THAT the required Sales By-law to authorize the purchase of the lands BE PRESENTED to City Council for consideration; and 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. YES: (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1 st and 2 nd Reading: 181-2023 Being a By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by Repealing and Replacing PARKS & RECREATION-18 Community Gardens Policy (2023-565) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2023-11-07) 182-2023 Being a By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by Repealing and Replacing PUBLIC WORKS-014 Green Fleet (2023-608) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2023-11-07) 183-2023 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by repealing Corporate Policy-002 (Memorial Donations/Tributes) (2023-382) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2023-11-14) 184-2023 By-law to close and convey the lane fronting Lawrence Street and Ridgewood Drive (2023-630) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2023-11-14) 185-2023 By-law to amend Chapter 478 Signs – Outdoor Other Advertising Devices of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, also known as the Sign By-law, by amending Article 14 Billboard Sign and Article 16 Permit – Application (2023-659) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2023-11-14) 186-2023 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, to repeal and replace Finance Policy - 004 (Investment Policy), Finance Policy – 006 (Lease Financing Policy), Finance Policy – 007 (Commodity Price Hedging) and Finance Policy – 013 (Development Charge Interest Policy) (2023-481) (Finance Committee Report #2023-11-15) 187-2023 Bylaw to amend County of Brant By-la

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. YES: (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

2 THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.7) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for November 2023 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on the Clerk’s Report on Communications: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 Special City Council - October 10, 2023 11.2 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - October 10, 2023 11.3 City Council - October 24, 2023 11.4 John Noble Home - November 8, 2023 11.5 John Noble Home - Private and Confidential - November 8, 2023 Recorded vote on all Minutes: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg 13

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.7) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. All Items were then voted on individually as follows: 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2023-11-07 12.1.1 Brantford City and County Joint Services Committee Report #2023-10-30 A. THAT Report 2023-643 titled “Joint City-County Shared Service Opportunities BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the CAO of the City of Brantford BE DIRECTED to explore the shared service opportunities as outlined in report 2023-643 with the CAO of the County of Brant and return to the committee with a timeline for review and recommendation(s), including the following additional shared service items: i. Physician Recruitment ii. Municipal Airport iii. Shared Interests including tourism, events, and economic development C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. Recorded vote on Item 12.1.1 YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Item 12.4.6 BE

Amendment to provide instructions to Deferral A. THAT City Council respectfully REQUESTS that the Brantford Police Services Board give direction to Police Chief Davis and appropriate staff to require their attendance at the December Finance Committee fully prepared to answer any and all inquiries regarding 2022 and 2023 budgets and expenditures: and B. THAT written responses to outstanding November Finance Committee questions and undertakings be provided to the City Clerk well in advance of December Finance Committee. Recorded vote on the Amendment YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Van Tilborg NO: (2): Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell

A. THAT Report 2023-711 Titled “Sports and Entertainment Centre Update” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Staff provide a report of findings of a public consultation campaign to be conducted in December 2023 whereby the community will be consulted for their input regarding venue features and uses related to the new Sports and Entertainment Centre adjacent to, and including, the current Civic Centre site at 79 Market Street, with findings to be reported to Council as part of the Phase Three report in January, 2024. Recorded vote on Item 13.1 YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg 18

THAT Section 15.6.3 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED for Item 13.1 in order to include a presentation to Council. Recorded vote on Waive the Rules YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Report 2023-697 regarding Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Business Plan, Implementation Plan and Public Consultation BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to formalize an agreement between the City of Brantford and Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA); and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to incorporate Brantford’s Municipal Services Corporation named Brantford Tourism Development Corporation, if the name is available; and D. THAT Mayor Davis and Councillors McCreary, Sless, and Sicoli BE APPOINTED as Board Members to the Brantford Tourism Development Corporation; and E. THAT five (5) citizen members BE APPOINTED to the Brantford Tourism Development Corporation following a Recruitment Committee process composed of the members of the Municipal 19 Accommodation Revenue Tool Task Force, to make recommendations to Council; and F. THAT the Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Task Force BE DISBANDED having completed their mandate. Recorded vote on Item 13.2 YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Hunt NO: (2): Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT the agreement of purchase and sale of 371 Powerline Road BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the costs of the acquisition and related closing costs BE FUNDED as follows: i. $84,315 from the Transportation Development Charges Reserve Fund (RF0406); and ii. $779,160 from the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); C. THAT all proceeds from any future disposition of 371 Powerline Road BE DIRECTED to the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); and D. THAT the costs relating to the demolition of 371 Powerline Road BE FUNDED from the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); E. THAT the required Sales By-law to authorize the purchase of the lands BE PRESENTED to City Council for consideration; and F. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of 20 Brantford and the Vendor on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Recorded vote on Item 14.1 YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 181-2023 Being a By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by Repealing and Replacing PARKS & RECREATION-18 Community Gardens Policy (2023- 565) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2023-11-07) 182-2023 Being a By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by Repealing and Replacing PUBLIC WORKS-014 Green Fleet (2023-608) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2023-11-07) 183-2023 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by repealing Corporate Policy-002 (Memorial Donations/Tributes) (2023-382) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2023-11-14) 184-2023 By-law to close and convey the lane fronting Lawrence Street and Ridgewood Drive (2023-630) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2023-11-14) 185-2023 By-law to amend Chapter 478 Signs – Outdoor Other Advertising Devices of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, also known as the Sign By-law, by amending Article 14 Billboard Sign and Article 16 Permit – Application (2023-659) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2023-11-14) 186-2023 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, to repeal and replace Finance Policy - 004 (Investment Policy), Finance Policy – 006 (Lease Financing Policy), Finance Policy – 007 (Commodity Price Hedging) and 21 Finance Policy – 013 (Development Charge Interest Policy) (2023-481) (Finance Committee Report #2023-11-15) 187-2023 Bylaw to amend County of Brant By-

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.