Combined COW-O PA

THAT all items for consideration/consent (items 7.1-7.2) for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The items were then voted on individually and

WHEREAS the City of Brantford is committed to ensuring municipal services and facilities are inclusive, respectful, and accessible to residents of all cultural and religious backgrounds; and WHEREAS for Sikh children and families, the patka is a significant article of faith, and the inability to properly secure or retie a patka in public spaces can cause distress, exclusion, and barriers to participation; and WHEREAS the Patka Box™ is an educational and cultural resource designed to provide materials and instruction that support Sikh children and families when assistance is needed with patka care, within schools and community environments; and WHEREAS providing culturally inclusive supports aligns with the City’s commitments to equity, diversity, and belonging; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Brantford directs City staff to engage with the Patka Box™ initiative to assess suitability, availability, and implementation requirements for City-owned facilities; and THAT Staff Identify appropriate municipal locations for participation, including community centers, libraries, recreational facilities, and other public-facing buildings where children and families regularly attend; and THAT the City of Brantford engage with Rosey Kaur at the Patka Box™ initiative to provide professional learning opportunities for the staff at the participating municipal locations. Recorded vote on item 8.1: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary,

VanTilborg Amendment: C.THAT given the Province is considering prohibiting municipalities from undertaking secondary planning or area-specific plans, which provide a critical tool for municipalities to comprehensively plan for development, The Council of the City of Brantford respectfully requests the Province continue to allow for municipalities to adopt secondary plans and area specific plans; and D.THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier; the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Member of Provincial Parliament for Brantford-Brant Will Bouma; and, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS Lorne Park is one of the City’s most cherished public spaces, valued for its natural beauty, historic character, and role as a gathering place for generations of residents; and WHEREAS a mature willow tree at Lorne Park was recently

Amendment: C.THAT given the Province is considering prohibiting municipalities from undertaking secondary planning or area- specific plans, which provide a critical tool for municipalities to comprehensively plan for development, The Council of the City of Brantford respectfully requests the Province continue to allow for municipalities to adopt secondary plans and area specific plans; and D.THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier; the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Member of Provincial Parliament for Brantford-Brant Will Bouma; and, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg