The Brantford Record

City Council

January 26, 2021

Who was there

Present (6): Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, John Sless, Brian Van Tilborg

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 (17 motions)

14 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 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Weaver
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
RECOMMENDATION: A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-09-20 initiated by the Corporation of the City of Brantford to amend the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the use of motor homes and travel trailers (recreational vehicles) for temporary occupancy during the 10 Covid-19 pandemic, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.3 of Report 2021-66; and B. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-09-20 initiated by the Corporation of the City of Brantford to amend the County of Brant Zoning By-law 61-16, for the annexed lands, to permit the use of motor homes and travel trailers (recreational vehicles) for temporary occupancy during the Covid-19 pandemic, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.3 of Report 2021-66; and C. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-09-20 to permit the use of motor homes and travel trailers (recreational vehicles) for temporary occupancy, BE APPROVED with a time frame for the Temporary Use By-law not to exceed 3 years from the date of adoption and that it shall not be rescinded before the Declaration of Emergency expires or has been terminated; and D. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a By-law to Council to rescind the Temporary Use By-law three (3) months after the expiration or termination of the Declaration of Emergency; and E. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED i
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
A. THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce a Proclamation without prior Notice; and B. THAT the proclamation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day BE INCLUDED as 8.2.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT the following Proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 Black History Month 8.2 International Holocaust Remembrance day
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for January 2021 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1. City Council - December 15, 2020 11.2. Special City Council - December 15, 2020 11.3. Special City Council - January 12, 2021 11.4. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - December 15, 2020 11.5. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - January 12, 2021 11.6. Estimates Committee - January 6, 2021 11.7. Estimates Committee - January 11, 2021 11.8. Estimates Committee - January 13, 2021 11.9. Estimates Committee - January 18, 2021; and THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.10 Brantford Energy Task Force - October 28, 2020 11.11 Brantford Energy Task Force - November 12, 2020 11.12 Brantford Energy Task Force - Private and Confidential - October 28, 2020 11.13. Brantford Energy Task Force - Private and Confidential - November 12, 2020 11.14. John Noble Home Committee of Management - December 9, 2020 Recorded vote on all minutes: 16 YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
RECOMMENDATION: A. THAT Report 2020-139, Envisioning Our City: 2051 – The New Official Plan for the City of Brantford, which includes the “Municipal Comprehensive Review – Final Addendum Report, November 2020”, prepared by SGL Planning and Design, attached as Appendix A to Report 2020-139, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Report 2021-20,
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Deferred
RECOMMENDATION: THAT the 2021 Capital Budget, together with all outstanding recommendations and direction as set out in the 2021 Capital Budget Worksheet, attached hereto and marked as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on item 12.4.1: 19 YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bylaw for 1st and 2nd reading: 14-2021 By-law to authorize the Arrowdale Community Park Development Project and to make provision for the financing of the foregoing (Estimates Committee Report #2021-01-18)
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Weaver
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT By-law 14-2021 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause H: THAT Item 12.1.2 BE
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Referred
THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause E: THAT Item 12.1.3 BE
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Referred
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of The City of Brantford and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 181 – Custodian, Caretaker & Cleaner Unit for renewal of the Collective Agreement to cover the period of April 1, 2019 to March 30, 2023.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Martin
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Report 2021-111 CAO COVID-19 Emergency Update 01.26.21 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
RECOMMENDATION: A. THAT Report 2021-115 Library Based Community Housing Outreach Worker Partnership BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with a one-year pilot project to hire a Library-based Community Housing Outreach Worker, reporting to the City’s Housing and Homelessness Department, using staff funding from the Library and a portion of Social Services Relief Funds to fund the position; and C. THAT the Director, Housing and Homelessness Services, or designate, and the Manager, Housing Stability BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the City of Brantford any agreements necessary, satisfactory in form to the City’s Solicitor or designate, to proceed with the one-year pilot project.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 2-2021 By-law to amend By-law 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-15-20) (OP-04-20) (34 Norman Street) (2021-2) (Combined Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration and Community Development Report #2021-01-12) 3-2021 By-law to adopt Amendment No. 215 to the Official Plan of the City of Brantford (OP-04-20) (2021-2) (Combined Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration and Community Development Report #2021-01-12) 4-2021 By-law to provide for an interim tax levy and to provide for the payment of taxes for the year 2021 (2021-77) (Combined Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration and Community Development Report #2021-01-12) 5-2021 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Powell Road – Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Any Time) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 6-2021 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (George Street – Schedule 16 – Pick Up Zones) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 7-2021 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Enbridge Gas Vehicles – Section 9 (2) - amended) (2021-26) (Combined Committee 30 of the Who
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Weaver
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (2): Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin
THAT By-law 2-2021 through to and including By-law 13-2021 and By-law 15-2021 through to and including By-Law 18-2021 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (2): Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin

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