Committee of the Whole - Operations

THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Wall, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli

McCreary Motion to Waive the Rules THAT Section 15.6.2(d) of the Procedure By-Law BE WAIVED to permit a delegation past the prescribed deadline. YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Wall, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 Excess Soil Management Regulation Update [Financial Impact – None], 2022-191 1. PW-ENG - Excess Soil Regulation Update - 2022-191.pdf THAT report 2022-191, titled “Excess Soil Management Regulation Update” BE RECEIVED. 6.1.2 Elgin Street Multi-Use Path [Financial Impact - None], 2022-181 1. PW-OPS Elgin Street Multi-Use Path - 2022-181.pdf THAT report 2022-181, titled “Elgin Street Multi-Use Path” BE RECEIVED; THAT Schedule “15” of Traffic By-law 37-83 which pertains to “Combined Use Pathway” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Report No. 2022-181; and THAT Schedule “16” of Traffic by-law 37-83 which pertains to “Pedestrian Crossovers” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Report No. 2022-181; and THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Wall, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli

McCreary WHEREAS Princess Elizabeth School is located in Ward 5; WHEREAS due to drop off restrictions, students must cross the street to access Princess Elizabeth School; and WHEREAS Princess Elizabeth School does not have an adult school crossing guard; and WHEREAS concerned constituents have reached out to both Ward 5 Councillors and the Mayor regarding the need for an adult school crossing guard at Tecumseh Street & Marie Avenue - Princess Elizabeth School; and WHEREAS correspondence for support to add an adult school crossing guard at the intersection of Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue has been received; and WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board manages the adult school crossing guard program; and WHEREAS all requests for adult school crossing guards are evaluated through a Crossing Guard Study conducted by the City of Brantford Public Works Commission; and WHEREAS Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue is currently supported by student safety patrollers; and WHEREAS City staff determined that an adult school crossing guard was not warranted for Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue; and WHEREAS at its Board meeting on November 23, 2021 the Police Services Board did not approve an adult crossing guard at Tecumseh & Marie – Princess Elizabeth School; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT an adult school crossing guard BE APPROVED at the intersection of Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue to address the concerns raised by area residents, parents, and school representatives to provide

McCreary WHEREAS everyone deserves to have safe, secure and appropriate housing that meets or exceeds property standards and Building Code Act requirements, among others; and WHEREAS even one is too many if living in deplorable housing conditions without necessary utilities such as adequate heat, hydro, and/or water, and/or subject to unhealthy housing conditions such as mold, pest infestations, and/or subject to unsafe housing conditions where necessary repairs are not addressed promptly and/or having nonfunctioning/broken safety systems such as fire alarms, locks, windows and doors, and/or illegal living conditions and/or violations of building code; and WHEREAS even one is too many if landlord are not providing essential housing services and repairs as legislated leading to derelict rental housing, either through ignorance or neglect; and WHEREAS even one is too many when renters do not know their rights as tenants, and/or do not know where to turn for information and assistance, and/or are afraid to address poor housing conditions with their landlords; and WHEREAS information regarding tenant rights and responsibilities, property standards, legal supports, protected rental arrangements, the Landlord Tenant Board Tribunals Ontario (LTB) and other essential resources are not located in a centralized location that is accessible for renters to access. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to create an accessible and culturally appropriate Rent Safe Brantford web

THAT Section 15.11.5 of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following resolution without prior notice: WHEREAS Tracey Bucci was an exceptional Brantford resident with a genuine commitment to serve others; WHEREAS Tracey was dedicated to bettering the City of Brantford through environmental and societal initiatives such as the contributing to 20 years of river clean-ups through the Grand River Environmental Festival at Brant’s Crossing, and the establishment of the Brantford Guardian Angels; and WHEREAS The City has recognized individuals in our community who have provided exceptional service in the interest of the City of Brantford and the community as a whole; and WHEREAS Tracey’s dedication to the community meets the City criteria with respect to naming and recognition; and WHEREAS Tracey’s legacy and betterment of the City of Brantford is deserving of such recognition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT upon consultation with the Bucci family and input from City Staff that: STAFF BE DIRECTED to REPORT BACK to Council with suitable naming and recognition of Tracey Bucci in an area as determined through consultation including the costs, installation and design of signage and other items as may be required. YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Wall, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli

7.3 Tracey Bucci - Naming and Recognition WHEREAS Tracey Bucci was an exceptional Brantford resident with a genuine commitment to serve others; WHEREAS Tracey was dedicated to bettering the City of Brantford through environmental and societal initiatives such as the contributing to 20 years of river clean-ups through the Grand River Environmental Festival at Brant’s Crossing, and the establishment of the Brantford Guardian Angels; and WHEREAS The City has recognized individuals in our community who have provided exceptional service in the interest of the City of Brantford and the community as a whole; and WHEREAS Tracey’s dedication to the community meets the City criteria with respect to naming and recognition; and WHEREAS Tracey’s legacy and betterment of the City of Brantford is deserving of such recognition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT upon consultation with the Bucci family and input from City Staff that: STAFF BE DIRECTED to REPORT BACK to Council with suitable naming and recognition of Tracey Bucci in an area as determined through consultation including the costs, installation and design of signage and other items as may be required. YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Wall, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli

THAT Section 15.11.5 of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following resolution without prior notice: WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared coronavirus a global pandemic; and WHEREAS Section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9 ("the Act") makes provision for the Head of Council to declare that an emergency exists in the municipality, or in any part thereof, and also provides the Head of Council the authority to take such action or make such orders as he or she considers necessary and are not contrary to law, to implement the emergency response plan and respond to an emergency; and WHEREAS in accordance with Article 8 (1) of Municipal Code Chapter 511, Mayor Kevin Davis executed a Declaration of Emergency for The Corporation of the City of Brantford on March 19th , 2020; and WHEREAS at Special City Council meeting held April 16, 2020, Council of the Corporation of The City of Brantford enacted By-law 44-2020, being a by-law to Delegate Authority for Decisions to the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Office during the COVID-19 declared emergency; and WHEREAS at the same meeting the Chief Administrative Officer had been directed to bring ongoing Reports to Council for review detailing the decisions that have been made pursuant to the COVID-19 Delegation of Authority By-law, as well as at the Emergency Operations Centre to date; and WHEREAS The Emergency Management Planning Committee has

WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared coronavirus a global pandemic; and WHEREAS Section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9 ("the Act") makes provision for the Head of Council to declare that an emergency exists in the municipality, or in any part thereof, and also provides the Head of Council the authority to take such action or make such orders as he or she considers necessary and are not contrary to law, to implement the emergency response plan and respond to an emergency; and WHEREAS in accordance with Article 8 (1) of Municipal Code Chapter 511, Mayor Kevin Davis executed a Declaration of Emergency for The Corporation of the City of Brantford on March 19th , 2020; and WHEREAS at Special City Council meeting held April 16, 2020, Council of the Corporation of The City of Brantford enacted By-law 44-2020, being a by-law to Delegate Authority for Decisions to the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Office during the COVID-19 declared emergency; and WHEREAS at the same meeting the Chief Administrative Officer had been directed to bring ongoing Reports to Council for review detailing the decisions that have been made pursuant to the COVID-19 Delegation of Authority By-law, as well as at the Emergency Operations Centre to date; and WHEREAS The Emergency Management Planning Committee has agreed that the need for ongoing emergency coordination and management is no longer required; and WHEREAS on March 3, 2022 M

THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

Motion to Waive the Rules THAT Section 15.6.2(d) of the Procedure By-Law BE WAIVED to permit a delegation past the prescribed deadline. 5.4 Elizabeth Gosse 4 Re: Item 7. 1 Crossing Guard Request - Princess Elizabeth School Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.2 Elgin Street Multi-Use Path [Financial Impact - None], 2022- 181 A. THAT report 2022-181, titled “Elgin Street Multi-Use Path” BE RECEIVED; B. THAT Schedule “15” of Traffic By-law 37-83 which pertains to “Combined Use Pathway” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Report No. 2022-181; and C. THAT Schedule “16” of Traffic by-law 37-83 which pertains to “Pedestrian Crossovers” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Report No. 2022-181; and D. THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 6.1.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

8 Amendment THAT Item 2 of the Vision Zero Road Safety Committee Report BE AMENDED by adding the following as Clause C: C: That an all way stop control BE INSTALLED at the intersection of Forsythe Avenue and Driftwood Drive and that the necessary By-law BE PRESENTED to Council. Recorded vote on amendment to Item 6.1.5 (2) YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor VanTilborg

WHEREAS Princess Elizabeth School is located in Ward 5; WHEREAS due to drop off restrictions, students must cross the street to access Princess Elizabeth School; and WHEREAS Princess Elizabeth School does not have an adult school crossing guard; and WHEREAS concerned constituents have reached out to both Ward 5 Councillors and the Mayor regarding the need for an adult school 9 crossing guard at Tecumseh Street & Marie Avenue - Princess Elizabeth School; and WHEREAS correspondence for support to add an adult school crossing guard at the intersection of Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue has been received; and WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board manages the adult school crossing guard program; and WHEREAS all requests for adult school crossing guards are evaluated through a Crossing Guard Study conducted by the City of Brantford Public Works Commission; and WHEREAS Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue is currently supported by student safety patrollers; and WHEREAS City staff determined that an adult school crossing guard was not warranted for Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue; and WHEREAS at its Board meeting on November 23, 2021 the Police Services Board did not approve an adult crossing guard at Tecumseh & Marie – Princess Elizabeth School; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT an adult school crossing guard BE APPROVED at the intersection of Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue to address the concerns raised by area residents, parents, and school representatives to provide saf

WHEREAS everyone deserves to have safe, secure and appropriate housing that meets or exceeds property standards and Building Code Act requirements, among others; and WHEREAS even one is too many if living in deplorable housing conditions without necessary utilities such as adequate heat, hydro, and/or water, and/or subject to unhealthy housing conditions such as mold, pest infestations, and/or subject to unsafe housing conditions where necessary repairs are not addressed promptly and/or having nonfunctioning/broken safety systems such as fire alarms, locks, windows and doors, and/or illegal living conditions and/or violations of building code; and WHEREAS even one is too many if landlord are not providing essential housing services and repairs as legislated leading to derelict rental housing, either through ignorance or neglect; and WHEREAS even one is too many when renters do not know their rights as tenants, and/or do not know where to turn for information and assistance, and/or are afraid to address poor housing conditions with their landlords; and WHEREAS information regarding tenant rights and responsibilities, property standards, legal supports, protected rental arrangements, the Landlord Tenant Board Tribunals Ontario (LTB) and other essential resources are not located in a centralized location that is accessible for renters to access. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to create an accessible and culturally appropriate Rent Safe Brantford webpage o

THAT Section 15.11.5 of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following resolution without prior notice: 12 WHEREAS Tracey Bucci was an exceptional Brantford resident with a genuine commitment to serve others; WHEREAS Tracey was dedicated to bettering the City of Brantford through environmental and societal initiatives such as the contributing to 20 years of river clean-ups through the Grand River Environmental Festival at Brant’s Crossing, and the establishment of the Brantford Guardian Angels; and WHEREAS The City has recognized individuals in our community who have provided exceptional service in the interest of the City of Brantford and the community as a whole; and WHEREAS Tracey’s dedication to the community meets the City criteria with respect to naming and recognition; and WHEREAS Tracey’s legacy and betterment of the City of Brantford is deserving of such recognition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT upon consultation with the Bucci family and input from City Staff that: STAFF BE DIRECTED to REPORT BACK to Council with suitable naming and recognition of Tracey Bucci in an area as determined through consultation including the costs, installation and design of signage and other items as may be required. Recorded vote on Waiving the Rules regarding Notice YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Cou

WHEREAS Tracey Bucci was an exceptional Brantford resident with a genuine commitment to serve others; 13 WHEREAS Tracey was dedicated to bettering the City of Brantford through environmental and societal initiatives such as the contributing to 20 years of river clean-ups through the Grand River Environmental Festival at Brant’s Crossing, and the establishment of the Brantford Guardian Angels; and WHEREAS The City has recognized individuals in our community who have provided exceptional service in the interest of the City of Brantford and the community as a whole; and WHEREAS Tracey’s dedication to the community meets the City criteria with respect to naming and recognition; and WHEREAS Tracey’s legacy and betterment of the City of Brantford is deserving of such recognition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT upon consultation with the Bucci family and input from City Staff that: STAFF BE DIRECTED to REPORT BACK to Council with suitable naming and recognition of Tracey Bucci in an area as determined through consultation including the costs, installation and design of signage and other items as may be required. Recorded vote on Item 7.3 YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall