Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

McCreary THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT section 15.12.5 (b) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide staff an additional 10 minutes to present the staff report and answer questions from the Committee. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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 a provision BE ADDED that applies to the vacancy rate threshold to be at or below 3% over the preceding 12 month period. Recorded vote on amendment to 5.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Martin

THAT Section 15.6.2(l) of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED in order to provide an additional 5 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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

Referral THAT item 7.1.10 BE

McCreary Amendment THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to the following: THAT the Committee of Adjustment remuneration be set at $100.00 for members and $125.00 for the Chair, effective July 1, 2025; and Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Carpenter

WHEREAS more than 50,000 Canadians have died as a result of opioid overdoses between January 2016 – September 2024; and WHEREAS Brantford-Brant’s rate of drug overdose deaths remain above the provincial average, with 418 Brantford-Brant residents having died as a result of drug overdoses (primarily opioid-related) between 2017- 2024; and WHEREAS there were 56 suspected drug-related deaths reported in 2024; and WHEREAS remembering the individuals, families, and communities impacted by these drug-related deaths is critical to reduce stigma, facilitate healing, and combat the opioid epidemic; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the value of community-created art in public places that brings people together to address local issues and strengthen community pride; and WHEREAS local community members have expressed an interest in creating a community mural to memorialize loved ones who

THAT Clause B and C BE STRUCK and REPLACED with the following: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with community stakeholders to determine an appropriate, respectful location for a freestanding, movable memorial, and bring recommendations to Council by the end of September 2025. A separate vote was requested on the motions to strike and to replace: THAT Clause B and C BE STRUCK. Recorded vote on motion to strike clauses B and C from item 8.1: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Carpenter

THAT Section 15.10.3 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to extend the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. Recorded vote on the motion to extend the hour: Yes (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (2) Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Martin

WHEREAS Brantford Transit encourages the removal of barriers for Seniors to have safe, reliable transit services to access many community services and activities; and WHEREAS The City promotes and encourages the healthy aging plan and encourages our seniors to use public transportation to participate in community activities; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford currently sponsors Free Transit for all Youth 12 years of age and younger to introduce public transit as a long-term commitment to utilizing public transit as part of their everyday life; and WHEREAS, The City of Brantford understands seniors may have limited transportation options and encouraging public transit as a viable alternative to automobile use; and WHEREAS every June the City of Brantford joins cities across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month with additional programming and recreational activities for older adults 50+. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to offer a Seniors Ride Free Sunday through Saturday on Brantford Transit Conventional Services and Specialized Services who are 65+ for the month of August 2025, and THAT staff provide a breakdown of revenue/ridership impacts on both conventional and specialized transit; including revenue impacts associated with this program at the October COW Operations meeting, and conduct a jurisdictional scan to consider the implementation of a Seniors Ride Free program year-round; THAT in recognition of Seniors Month in June 2026 staff BE DIRECTED to provi

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT section 15.12.5 (b) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide staff an additional 10 minutes to present the staff report and answer questions from the Committee. 5 Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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

Amendment THAT a provision BE ADDED that applies to the vacancy rate threshold to be at or below 3% over the preceding 12 month period. 6 Recorded vote on amendment to 5.1: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Martin

THAT Section 15.6.2(l) of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED in order to provide an additional 5 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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

Amendment THAT the referral BE AMENDED to include the following: THAT item 7.1.10 BE

Amendment THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to the following: THAT the Committee of Adjustment remuneration be set at $100.00 for members and $125.00 for the Chair, effective July 1, 2025; and Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1.1: 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

15 Referral THAT Report 2025-323 regarding the Demolition of Detached Garage at 135 Sydenham Street, a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HD-03-25 [Financial Impact-None], BE

Amendment THAT Clause B and C BE STRUCK and REPLACED with the following: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with community stakeholders to determine an appropriate, respectful location for a freestanding, movable memorial, and bring recommendations to Council by the end of September 2025. A separate vote was requested on the motions to strike and to replace: THAT Clause B and C BE STRUCK. Recorded vote on motion to strike clauses B and C from item 8.1: Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell No (1): Councillor Carpenter

WHEREAS the City of Brantford was originally incorporated as a Town in 1847 and subsequently incorporated as a City on May 31, 1877; and WHEREAS 2027 will mark the 180th anniversary of Brantford’s original incorporation as a town, and the 150th anniversary of its incorporation as a City; and WHEREAS Brantford has a proud and diverse history as a centre of industrial innovation, cultural heritage, and civic leadership that continues to shape the identity of the community today; and WHEREAS milestone anniversaries of this nature offer a unique opportunity to reflect on Brantford’s rich history, promote civic pride, and engage the community in celebratory and educational activities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council with a proposed plan to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the City of Brantford’s incorporation in 2027, including potential programming, 19 events, community engagement opportunities, partnerships, and budget considerations; and B. THAT the plan also includes options for recognizing the 180th anniversary of Brantford’s original incorporation as a Town, in ways that complement the Brantford 150 celebrations; and C. THAT the proposed plan includes recommendations for potential funding options, including but not limited to municipal budget allocations, sponsorships, grants, and partnerships. Recorded vote on item 8.2: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Co

THAT Section 15.10.3 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to extend the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. to complete the agenda. Recorded vote on the motion to extend the hour: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell No (2): Councillor Martin, and Councillor McCreary

WHEREAS Brantford Transit encourages the removal of barriers for Seniors to have safe, reliable transit services to access many community services and activities; and 20 WHEREAS The City promotes and encourages the healthy aging plan and encourages our seniors to use public transportation to participate in community activities; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford currently sponsors Free Transit for all Youth 12 years of age and younger to introduce public transit as a long-term commitment to utilizing public transit as part of their everyday life; and WHEREAS, The City of Brantford understands seniors may have limited transportation options and encouraging public transit as a viable alternative to automobile use; and WHEREAS every June the City of Brantford joins cities across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month with additional programming and recreational activities for older adults 50+. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to offer a Seniors Ride Free Sunday through Saturday on Brantford Transit Conventional Services and Specialized Services who are 65+ for the month of August 2025, and B. THAT staff provide a breakdown of revenue/ridership impacts on both conventional and specialized transit; including revenue impacts associated with this program at the October COW Operations meeting, and conduct a jurisdictional scan to consider the implementation of a Seniors Ride Free program year-round; C. THAT in recognition of Seniors Month in June 2026 staff BE DIREC