Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

THAT Section 15.6.2(l) of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED in order to provide an additional 3 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (10) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT all items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were then voted on individually and

VanTilborg WHEREAS the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Unit 341 has proudly served the citizens of Brantford and area since 1959, providing support and advocacy for veterans, active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families, and numerous community organizations; and WHEREAS ANAVETS Unit 341 has been a longstanding and valued community partner, supporting charitable initiatives, remembrance activities, veterans’ programs, and community events for more than 65 years; and WHEREAS the ANAVETS building located at 645 Colborne Street East was destroyed by a devastating fire on October 8, 2024, resulting in a significant financial burden on the organization as it works to rebuild its facility; and WHEREAS the organization has already paid building permit fees, and additional costs associated with reconstruction continue to place financial strain on its rebuilding efforts; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the invaluable contributions made by veterans’ organizations and community service clubs that enrich the quality of life in our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT City Council WAIVE all municipal planning and building permit related fees associated with the reconstruction of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Unit 341 facility; and THAT City Council REFUND all municipal planning and building permit fees associated with the reconstruction already paid by ANAVETS Unit 341; and THAT a copy of this resolution BE

VanTilborg WHEREAS communities across Canada hold Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour those who served and gave their lives in armed conflict; and WHEREAS Remembrance Day happens once a year while the sacrifice of those who’ve served has a lasting impact; and WHEREAS telling the story of sacrifice all year round makes the act of remembrance all the more poignant; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford maintains a number of war memorials in War Memorial Park, Jubilee Terrace Park, and Tom Thumb Park, all of which are located surrounding the Sergeant William Merrifield VC Armoury; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to research the creation of new commemorative installations in the area of War Memorial Park, Jubilee Terrace Park and/or Tom Thumb Park to tell the story of the conflicts where residents of Brantford served and

That Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: Waiving of Certain Planning Application Fees - 113 King George Road, 2026-316 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Recorded vote on motion to move in-camera: Yes (7) Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (2) Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Sullivan Conflict (1) Councillor McCreary

​THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (10) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing an important opportunity for communities to raise awareness, show solidarity with those affected, and support local health initiatives; and WHEREAS local organizer, survivor and breast cancer awareness advocate Brandi Lee has led the Mission Possible: Paint the Town Pink campaign in Brantford for several years, partnering with first responders, local businesses, and community members to raise awareness, spread hope, and generate funds for patient supports at Juravinski Hospital and Brantford General Hospital; and WHEREAS Brantford Fire staff are currently pursuing a complementary initiative to wrap a City fire truck with breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness messaging during October and November, offering an opportunity for coordinated design and enhanced community impact; and WHEREAS a City transit bus wrap aligned with the Mission Possible: Paint the Town Pink campaign would demonstrate Council’s commitment to community health awareness and to supporting residents who advocate on behalf of cancer patients in our community. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Council direct Communications and Community Engagement staff to develop and implement breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness messaging for a partial City transit bus wrap for the months of October and November 2026, in alignment with the Mission Possible: Paint the Town Pink campaign, and the Movember Campaign with related pro

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg

THAT Section 15.6.2(l) of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED in order to provide an additional 3 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg

THAT all items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6 The following items were then voted on individually and

WHEREAS the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Unit 341 has proudly served the citizens of Brantford and area since 1959, providing support and advocacy for veterans, active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families, and numerous community organizations; and WHEREAS ANAVETS Unit 341 has been a longstanding and valued community partner, supporting charitable initiatives, remembrance activities, veterans’ programs, and community events for more than 65 years; and WHEREAS the ANAVETS building located at 645 Colborne Street East was destroyed by a devastating fire on October 8, 2024, resulting in a significant financial burden on the organization as it works to rebuild its facility; and WHEREAS the organization has already paid building permit fees, and additional costs associated with reconstruction continue to place financial strain on its rebuilding efforts; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the invaluable contributions made by veterans’ organizations and community service clubs that enrich the quality of life in our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT City Council WAIVE all municipal planning and building permit related fees associated with the reconstruction of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) Unit 341 facility; and B. THAT City Council REFUND all municipal planning and building permit fees associated with the reconstruction already paid by ANAVETS Unit 341; and 7 C. THAT a copy of this resolution BE

WHEREAS communities across Canada hold Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour those who served and gave their lives in armed conflict; and WHEREAS Remembrance Day happens once a year while the sacrifice of those who’ve served has a lasting impact; and WHEREAS telling the story of sacrifice all year round makes the act of remembrance all the more poignant; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford maintains a number of war memorials in War Memorial Park, Jubilee Terrace Park, and Tom Thumb Park, all of which are located surrounding the Sergeant William Merrifield VC Armoury; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to research the creation of new commemorative installations in the area of War Memorial Park, Jubilee Terrace Park and/or Tom Thumb Park to tell the story of the 9 conflicts where residents of Brantford served and

That Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: Waiving of Certain Planning Application Fees - 113 King George Road, 2026-316 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Recorded vote on motion to move in-camera: Yes (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg No (2): Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Carpenter Conflict (1): Councillor McCreary

WHEREAS in 2025 Brantford Transit introduced a new transit plan, Moving Forward, which aims to help the City to better align its transit network to meet the needs of Brantford Transit’s current and future users; and 12 WHEREAS the Moving Forward plan is designed to reduce waiting times, improve reliability and make travel easier for the users of Brantford Transit; and WHEREAS Brantford Transit offers only limited service on certain statutory holidays, while no service is currently offered on other statutory holidays; and WHEREAS an increasing number of service-focused businesses are open on some statutory holidays; and WHEREAS there is an increasing number of community events and other social activities being held on statutory holidays; and WHEREAS current ridership statistics for those statutory holidays where Brantford Transit service is offered show that there is growing demand for service on statutory holidays; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare options, including costing, to provide Brantford Transit services during all statutory holidays; and B. THAT this information BE PROVIDED to Council as part of the deliberations for the 2027 City Services budget. Recorded vote on item 8.4: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg

THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 13 Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg