Committee of the Whole - Operations

2 Recorded vote on all items not separated: THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The committee voted separately on each item that was separated for discussion purposes. 7 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 Museum Funding Agreement with Brant Historical Society [Financial Impact: $46,347 annually for 3 years] ,2023-248 (DEFERRAL) A. That Report No 2023-248 regarding a Museum Funding Agreement with Brant Historical Society BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE AUTHORIZED to execute a Museum Funding Agreement for the Community Cultural Investment; Program – Core Operating Grant stream with Brant Historical Society, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor or designate; and C. THAT the funding request of up to $46,347 annually (2023, 2024 and 2025) BE FUNDED by the Community Groups Reserve, as set out in Section 9.0 of Report No. 2023-248. Recorded vote on Item 6.1.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell NO: (1): Councillor Carpenter

THAT Clause C of Item 6.1.8 - 4. Forsythe Avenue – Traffic Calming [Financial Impact – None], 2023-340 BE AMENDED as follows: THAT staff be directed to proceed with the installation of speed cushions in 2023, funded through the Roads 10 and Related Reserve (RF0537) at a cost not to exceed $25,000. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4 of the Vision Zero Report: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS on June 19, 2017 the Downtown Community Neighborhood Association (DCNA) partnered with Equal Grounds Community Garden (EGCG) and volunteers from both associations, along with students from central public school, installed Brantford's 33rd garden (at the time) the at Central School located at 135 George Street; and WHEREAS the school expansion in 2020 required the community garden to be removed; and WHEREAS this garden not only provided food for the downtown community but created a safe place for those to turn to, it built a community of passionate community members who tended to the garden a sense of belonging and it provided the students at central public-school with education, pride and accomplishment as they 11 helped implement, tend to and harvest the seeds at the end of season; and WHEREAS food insecurity is at an all-time rise before the pandemic and certainly as continued to rise during and after the pandemic; and WHEREAS the DCNA goal is to alleviate food insecurity for downtown members and for 222 children that are fed through Gifts of the Heart along with the 45 families we support during the week. The gardens provides hope, community, belonging and a place to turn to for food; and WHEREAS both the DCNA and the Gifts of the Heart are committed to ensuring no food goes to waste and will work together with the downtown community to tend to the gardens and rescue all un used food before it spoils to break down and process in order to use in our children's lunch

WHEREAS The City of Brantford delivers popular community events including Brantford’s Canada Day, Scare in the Square, New Year’s Eve, and the 2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, to name a few; and WHEREAS The City also hosts, partners and supports community- led events including Crewfest, Brantford Charity Airshow, Santa Claus Parade, Wheels on the Pavement, Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest, and the Rotary Classic Run, just to name a few; and WHEREAS the variety of events happening in our community is an opportunity to coordinate a week long Winter Festival and Summer Festival that could include new and existing events; and WHEREAS a Winter Festival and Summer Festival would benefit Brantford residents and be a regional tourism attraction; and WHEREAS festivals provide community impact through enhancing pride and building social capital; and 13 WHEREAS a Winter Festival and Summer Festival may create additional awareness of local events, and provide enhanced marketing and promotional opportunities for events, businesses and other stakeholders; and WHEREAS the proposed Winter Festival and Summer Festival will support Council Priority #2 “focus on productive and collaborative partnerships”, and Council Priority #6 “effectively and consistently engage with the community.” NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to explore the feasibility of a Winter Festival and a Summer Festival that aligns new and existing events, and provide a report to Council prior to the end of Q4 2

WHEREAS the Earl Haig Family Fun Park provides a wide range of amenities and activities including children’s day camps, swimming, batting cages, mini putt, splash pad, and family picnic facilities; and WHEREAS the Earl Haig Family Fun Park is enjoyed by thousands of children and families each summer; and WHEREAS the Civic Swimming Pool opened in July 1923 on the site that is now known as the Earl Haig Family Fun Park; and WHEREAS after the opening of the Civic Swimming Pool, the Great War Veterans Association was granted permission to run concessions and amusements; and WHEREAS in 1929 the facility was renamed the Earl Haig Pool; and WHEREAS 2023 represents the 100th Anniversary of the opening of the Civic Swimming Pool, on the site that is now known as the Earl Haig Family Fun Park; and WHEREAS an Earl Haig Summer Celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, activities and amenities of the Earl Haig Family Fun Park; and NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to develop a community engagement campaign to share pictures and memories that highlight the history of the Earl Haig Family Fun Park; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to coordinate a community event with entertainment and attractions during summer 2023 at the Earl Haig Family Fun Park; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to waive the fees at the Earl Haig Family Fun Park for one day during summer 2023 as part of the Earl Haig Summer Celebration; and 16 D. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to fund the Ea

THAT the year 2023 BE REPLACED with 2029 in Clauses B and C. Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 7.4: YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, and Councillor McCreary NO: (4): Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell