City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 2

THAT the following proclamation BE APPROVED: Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31, 2022 WHEREAS March 31 is International Transgender day of Visibility; and 16 WHEREAS The Bridge and the Brantford Pride Committees invites all individuals to join together to make our local community a diverse, safe and proud city; and WHEREAS inclusiveness is embraced by the community to support the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of all its members including the two-spirit, transgender and gender diverse communities; and WHEREAS there is a need to recognize that a community is made up of many diverse and unique groups and that equity means a better life for all; and WHEREAS the two-spirit, transgender and gender diverse communities would like to annually observe this day as they and their allies strive to create a healthy and safe environment now and in the future; NOW THEREFORE BE IT REOLVED THAT The Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim March 31, 2022 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Brantford. Recorded vote on Proclamation 8.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for March 2022 BE RECEIVED.

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council - January 25, 2022 11.2. City Council - February 22, 2022 11.3. Special City Council - February 15, 2022 11.4. Special City Council - February 23, 2022 11.5. Special City Council - February 28, 2022 11.6. Special City Council - March 8, 2022 11.8. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - February 15, 2022 11.9. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - February 28, 2022 11.10. Special City Council - Private and Confidential - March 8, 2022; and THAT the follow Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.11. John Noble Home Committee of Management - February 9, 2022 18 11.11. John Noble Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - January 17, 2022 11.11. John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - February 9, 2022

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 53-2022 By-law to Amend Chapter 206 Dogs – Other Animals City of Brantford Municipal Code (2022-33) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2022-02-08) 54-2022 By-law 52-2021, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2021 (to provide for a Chicken Keeping Inspection Fee) (2022-33) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2022-02-08)

THAT By-Law 53-2022 BE AMENDED by increasing the permitted amount of hens from four (4) to ten (10).

THAT By-Law 53-2022 BE AMENDED by striking the prohibition on roosters, and that roosters be included as part of the permitted amount of 10.

20 THAT By-Law 53-2022 BE AMENDED by limiting the amount of roosters to 1.

THAT By-law 53-2022, as amended, BE

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.1 Human Resources Committee Report #2022-03-01 12.1.1 Housing Stability Positions [Financial Impact: None], 2022-90 A. THAT Report 2022-090 Housing Stability Positions BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with the extension of the contract for the Community Development Coordinator up to 24 months; and C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant.

THAT Clauses A to E of Item 12.4.3 BE STRUCK and replaced with the following: 25 A. THAT Report 2022-80 Acquisition of 159 Dufferin Avenue BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to engage in discussions with the separate school board regarding the possibility of establishing a fenced, dedicated pathway across school board property.

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: WHEREAS The Corporation of The City of Brantford holds a charity event known as the Mayor’s Gala; and WHEREAS the 14th Annual Mayor’s Gala will be held on April 30, 2022; and WHEREAS net proceeds from previous Mayor’s Galas have been provided to local not-for-profit organizations which are deemed to be worthy causes; and WHEREAS Kids Can Fly is a not-for-profit organization that acts as a catalyst for change to support learning and parenting in our Community; and WHEREAS Kids Can Fly is committed to providing high quality, accessible learning and literacy programming to parents and families; and 27 WHEREAS Kids Can Fly requires financial support to achieve their vision of assisting every child in the City of Brantford and County of Brant soar confidently towards their dreams; and WHEREAS City Council supports local programs and investments that would serve the betterment of the community for years to come; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of the Corporation of The City of Brantford hereby DESIGNATE the net proceeds of the 2022 Mayor’s Gala to be provided to Kids Can Fly to support Kids Can Fly’s early literacy work, specifically Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and raising awareness of the importance of early

WHEREAS The Corporation of The City of Brantford holds a charity event known as the Mayor’s Gala; and WHEREAS the 14th Annual Mayor’s Gala will be held on April 30, 2022; and WHEREAS net proceeds from previous Mayor’s Galas have been provided to local not-for-profit organizations which are deemed to be worthy causes; and WHEREAS Kids Can Fly is a not-for-profit organization that acts as a catalyst for change to support learning and parenting in our Community; and WHEREAS Kids Can Fly is committed to providing high quality, accessible learning and literacy programming to parents and families; and 28 WHEREAS Kids Can Fly requires financial support to achieve their vision of assisting every child in the City of Brantford and County of Brant soar confidently towards their dreams; and WHEREAS City Council supports local programs and investments that would serve the betterment of the community for years to come; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of the Corporation of The City of Brantford hereby DESIGNATE the net proceeds of the 2022 Mayor’s Gala to be provided to Kids Can Fly to support Kids Can Fly’s early literacy work, specifically Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and raising awareness of the importance of early literacy in both The City of Brantford and County of Brant.

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: WHEREAS The City of Brantford stands with the people of Ukraine, Ukrainian communities across Ontario and those around the world in strongly condemning this brazen and unprovoked attack; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford has established Sister City relationships with two other cities internationally in the past; and WHEREAS Kamianets-Podilski is a city in western Ukraine, of approximately the same population and geographic size as Brantford; and 29 WHEREAS Sister Cities is a nonpartisan and nonprofit initiative that unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers across six continents; and WHEREAS entering into a Sister City Agreement with Kamianets- Podilski will formalize and strengthen the relationship between our two cities; and WHEREAS establishing a Sister City relationship will provide The City of Brantford an opportunity to help support Kamianets-Podilski, and Ukrainian citizens directly, and promises the exchange of meaningful ideas and applicable solutions. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Brantford City Council supports establishing a Sister City relationship between The City and Kamianets-Podilski; and THAT pursuant to the adoption of this Resolution, the CAO is requested to prepare and

WHEREAS The City of Brantford stands with the people of Ukraine, Ukrainian communities across Ontario and those around the world in strongly condemning this brazen and unprovoked attack; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford has established Sister City relationships with two other cities internationally in the past; and WHEREAS Kamianets-Podilski is a city in western Ukraine, of approximately the same population and geographic size as Brantford; and 30 WHEREAS Sister Cities is a nonpartisan and nonprofit initiative that unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers across six continents; and WHEREAS entering into a Sister City Agreement with Kamianets-Podilski will formalize and strengthen the relationship between our two cities; and WHEREAS establishing a Sister City relationship will provide The City of Brantford an opportunity to help support Kamianets-Podilski, and Ukrainian citizens directly, and promises the exchange of meaningful ideas and applicable solutions. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Brantford City Council supports establishing a Sister City relationship between The City and Kamianets-Podilski; and THAT pursuant to the adoption of this Resolution, the CAO is requested to prepare and enter into an agreement with the Mayor of Kamianets-Podilski to formalize the Sister-City relationship. THAT a copy of this resolution BE FORWARDED to municipalities (FCM, AMO) encouraging participation in similar Sister City relationships in the Ukraine.

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 37-2022 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Wilfrid Laurier University (2022-153) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2022-03-01) 2. Telephone City Business Park East – Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Brantford, Brantford Power Incorporated, Telephone City Aggregates Inc., and Granite Property Nominee Inc. (2022-36) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2022-03-01) 38-2022 By-law to declare and dedicate Reserve Block 21, Registered Plan 2M-1963, City of Brantford, being all of PIN 32275-0648 (LT), as part of the public highway, to be known as Wright Street Street (2022-36) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-03-01) 39-2022 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a by-law tor regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Ashgrove Avenue – Schedule 1 – Through Highways) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-03-01) 40-2022 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a by-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Memorial Drive – Schedule 7 – Paring Prohibited at Anytime, Schedule 9 – Parking Prohibited During Certain Time) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-03-01) 42-2022 By-law to close a portion of an unnamed road (near Morrell Street) (2022-146) (Com

THAT all by-laws having passed first and second reading BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.