Committee of the Whole - Operations

THAT all items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not seperated 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

THAT Section 15.11.6 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to deem the item urgent in order to be considered outside the budget process: 7.2 Alleviating Downtown Garbage Concerns WHEREAS as per the Chapter 440 of the Municipal Code, solid waste materials are collected in the downtown core six (6) days a week, except on Sundays, between 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and the solid waste materials are to be placed at the curb for collection between 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS garbage bags set out after the City’s collection in the downtown negatively impacts the image of our downtown; and WHEREAS in 2021, City Council appointed a Downtown Brantford Improvement Task Force (DBITF) consisting of many local stakeholders to respond to challenges faced in the downtown core; and WHEREAS in April 2022, Brantford City Council endorsed Brantford’s Downtown Priority Plan: A Community Vision for the City Centre, that was developed by the DBITF after public engagement; and WHEREAS the Downtown Priority Plan identifies improving the cleanliness and image of downtown as a key priority related to growth and vibrancy in Downtown Brantford; and WHEREAS City Staff and the DBBIA have identified solutions to reduce and eventually eliminate garbage bags in the downtown; and WHEREAS use of an above ground drop off bin location in the downtown core for businesses until underground bins are installed through the Downtown Revitalization project would assist in maintaining the

WHEREAS as per the Chapter 440 of the Municipal Code, solid waste materials are collected in the downtown core six (6) days a week, except on Sundays, between 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and the solid waste materials are to be placed at the curb for collection between 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS garbage bags set out after the City’s collection in the downtown negatively impacts the image of our downtown; and WHEREAS in 2021, City Council appointed a Downtown Brantford Improvement Task Force (DBITF) consisting of many local stakeholders to respond to challenges faced in the downtown core; and WHEREAS in April 2022, Brantford City Council endorsed Brantford’s Downtown Priority Plan: A Community Vision for the City Centre, that was developed by the DBITF after public engagement; and WHEREAS the Downtown Priority Plan identifies improving the cleanliness and image of downtown as a key priority related to growth and vibrancy in Downtown Brantford; and WHEREAS City Staff and the DBBIA have identified solutions to reduce and eventually eliminate garbage bags in the downtown; and WHEREAS use of an above ground drop off bin location in the downtown core for businesses until underground bins are installed through the Downtown Revitalization project would assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the downtown. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the following modification of Chapter 440 of the Municipal Code BE APPROVED by City Council: Solid waste materials are collected in the downt

- THAT the following be ADDED as Clause D That a copy of this Action Plan be forwarded to The City of Brantford-Brant County Joint Services Committee for discussion and consideration as a Priority Item. 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 15.11.6 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to deem the item urgent in order to be considered outside the budget process: 7.1 Disposal of Cigarette Butts WHEREAS according to a 2020 Statistics Canada report, smokers in Canada consume on average 11.4 cigarettes per day, and WHEREAS 13.8% of the Ontario population consume cigarettes, and WHEREAS the population of Brantford is approximately 106,000 and assuming 13.8% of the population smoke cigarettes it is estimated there are 14,628 smokers in Brantford, and WHEREAS, arguably approximately 166,750 cigarettes are consumed every day in Brantford with the annual number in the tens of millions, and WHEREAS citizens who smoke at home or on private property are likely to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly; and WHEREAS citizens who frequent public places are likely to dispose of cigarette butts on sidewalks, boulevards, parks, parking lots, restaurants, retail establishments, hospitals, children’s playgrounds, natural habitats, roads and highways and any other public space; and WHEREAS cigarette butts can enter storm water sewers via gutters and find their way into water treatment operations, and WHEREAS in decades past, it was sociably acceptable to dispose of cigarette butts on to the ground; and WHEREAS it’s time to put an end to improper disposal of cigarette waste, and respect the environment we live, work and play in`; and WHEREAS Brantford can be a leader in taking positive action to

WHEREAS according to a 2020 Statistics Canada report, smokers in Canada consume on average 11.4 cigarettes per day, and WHEREAS 13.8% of the Ontario population consume cigarettes, and WHEREAS the population of Brantford is approximately 106,000 and assuming 13.8% of the population smoke cigarettes it is estimated there are 14,628 smokers in Brantford, and WHEREAS, arguably approximately 166,750 cigarettes are consumed every day in Brantford with the annual number in the tens of millions, and WHEREAS citizens who smoke at home or on private property are likely to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly; and WHEREAS citizens who frequent public places are likely to dispose of cigarette butts on sidewalks, boulevards, parks, parking lots, restaurants, retail establishments, hospitals, children’s playgrounds, natural habitats, roads and highways and any other public space; and WHEREAS cigarette butts can enter storm water sewers via gutters and find their way into water treatment operations, and WHEREAS in decades past, it was sociably acceptable to dispose of cigarette butts on to the ground; and WHEREAS it’s time to put an end to improper disposal of cigarette waste, and respect the environment we live, work and play in`; and WHEREAS Brantford can be a leader in taking positive action to curtail the improper disposal of cigarette butts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT this resolution BE SENT to MP Larry Brock and MPP Willem Bouma to prompt development of legislation for respo

THAT all items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not seperated 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 be ADDED as Clause D: That a copy of this Action Plan be forwarded to The City of Brantford-Brant County Joint Services Committee for discussion and consideration as a Priority Item. Recorded vote on amendment: 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 15.11.6 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to deem the item urgent in order to be considered outside the budget process: 7.1 Disposal of Cigarette Butts Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT Section 15.11.6 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to deem the item urgent in order to be considered outside the budget process: Motion to waive the rules: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

WHEREAS a request for an accessible parking space in front of 12 Gailmount Ct. has been received; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT an accessible parking space BE INSTALLED at 12 Gailmount Ct; and B. THAT any neccessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Carpenter 12 NO: (1): Councillor Van Tilborg