City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival Week – July 2-5, 2025 Recorded vote on proclamations: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 Special City Council - May 13, 2025 11.2 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - May 13, 2025 11.3 City Council - May 27, 2025 11.4 Special City Council - June 3, 2025 11.5 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - June 3, 2025 THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.6 John Noble Home Committee of Management - April 9, 2025 11.7 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - April 9, 2025 11.8 John Noble Home Committee of Management - May 14, 2025 11.9 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - May 14, 2025 11.10 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - May 27, 2025 Conflict (1) Councillor Sless Recorded vote on item 11.1 to 11.5: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.3 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025-06-10 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 06.10.25 COWPA REPORT.pdf 12.3.6 Demolition of Detached Garage at 135 Sydenham Street, a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HD-03-25 [Financial Impact-None],2025-323 THAT Report 2025-323 regarding the Demolition of Detached Garage at 135 Sydenham Street, a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HD-03-25 [Financial Impact-None], BE

THAT the matter regarding 13 The Strand BE

THAT the City close and convey the remaining portion of the lane to 13 The Strand and prohibit pedestrian access to Amber Lea Retirement Place in accordance with the approved site plan registered on title, AND THAT Staff proceed to take the necessary steps to close the unopened portion of the road and convey it to the abutting property owners at 7 and 13 The Strand. Recorded vote on the amendment to item 12.3.11: Yes (5) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (5) Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Sullivan

THAT the following be ADDED as CLAUSE E: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to explore the feasibility of a one-year Vandalism Prevention and Restoration Pilot Program for small businesses, and report to Council by the end of 2025 with recommendations related to program type, costs, alignment with existing grant programs, potential development of new grant programs, by-law and security approaches, and legal considerations, and THAT $100,000 BE ALLOCATED from the Tax Stabilization Reserve (RF0577) to fund the program, pending final Council approval. A separate vote was requested on the components of the amendment: Recorded vote on amendment to Clause E (i) of item 12.4.3: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to explore the feasibility of a one-year Vandalism Prevention and Restoration Pilot Program for small businesses, and report to Council by the end of 2025 with recommendations related to program type, costs, alignment with existing grant programs, potential development of new grant programs, by-law and security approaches, and legal considerations, and Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Martin

THAT Report 2025-353 – Sponsorship Agreement with Brantford Red Sox BE RECEIVED; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer or delegate of the City of Brantford BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO execute a sponsorship identification and revenue sharing agreement between the City of Branford and the Brantford Red Sox, in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate, that permits the Brantford Red Sox to identify a sponsor satisfactory to the City of Brantford for the Arnold Anderson Stadium; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer or delegate of the City of Brantford BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO execute a sponsorship agreement between the City of Brantford, the Brantford Red Sox and a sponsor satisfactory to the City of Brantford, in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate and in consultation with the Mayor, for the sponsorship of the Arnold Anderson Stadium; THAT all gross revenue generated by the sponsorship agreement contemplated within this report and entered into for the sponsorship of the Arnold Anderson Stadium be shared equally between the City of Brantford and the Brantford Red Sox; and THAT City of Brantford staff be directed to allocate the City of Brantford's share of the revenue generated by the sponsorship agreement contemplated within this report and entered into for the sponsorship of the Arnold Anderson Stadium in full towards a new digital scoreboard at the Arnold Anderson Stadium and that any funds in excess of the cost for the new digital scor

THAT report 2025-347 regarding a request for additional funds towards the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project BE RECEIVED; and THAT the City’s share of the request totaling $651,423 BE FUNDED from the John Noble Home Reserve (RF0492). Recorded vote on item 13.2: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell Conflict (1) Councillor Sless

THAT the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street, for the sum of $800,000, to Vrancor Group Inc., in trust to a company to be named, BE APPROVED; and THAT the By-law to authorize the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and, THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Vrancor Group Inc., in trust for a company to be named, on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Recorded vote on item 14.1: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the disposition of the property known as Road Allowance between Lot 36 and 37, Concession 3, Brantford City, lying between Highway # 403 and Lynden Road; Part Lot 37, Concession 3, Brantford City, Part 28 on 2R-5402, Part 4 on 2R-5599, and as in A441930 as particularly closed by A518560; AKA Wayne Gretzky Parkway AKA Park Road North AKA Edmondson Street; Brantford City; being all of the PIN 32281-0001 (LT). BE APPROVED; and THAT the proceeds of this disposition BE DEPOSITED to Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); and THAT staff be authorized to sign all documents necessary to execute the agreement and complete the sale; and THAT once the Purchaser fulfills or waives all conditions that Staff BE DIRECTED to place: the sale by-law on the next available Council agenda; and the necessary closure by-law to close the road known as Road Allowance between Lot 36 and 37, Concession 3, Brantford City; Being Part of the PIN 32281-0001 (LT) to City Council for adoption on the next available Council agenda. Recorded vote on item 14.2: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT Section 15.3.12 of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED in order to consider the following resolution without first being considered by a Committee of the Whole: WHEREAS Musical arts often reflect the history, values, and unique identity of a community, celebrating its cultural heritage, traditions, and diversity; and WHEREAS Musical arts can tell powerful stories—whether about historical events, social movements, or personal experiences—creating a narrative that connects people across generations; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford recognizes the value of musical arts that reflects the diversity of our community, provides unique attractions for citizens and visitors, and strengthens community pride; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford acknowledges the commitment and effort made by the DeFelices towards musical arts by organizing both the Brantford Downtown Jazz series at the Sanderson Centre and the Brantford International Jazz Festival over the course of 26 years including 17 years producing the Jazz Festival in Harmony Square; WHEREAS the DiFelices have shown a city-wide commitment to celebrating jazz music and attracting world-class performers to this community in the City of Brantford; WHEREAS the DiFelices have shown a city-wide commitment to celebrating jazz music and attracting world-class performers to this community in the City of Brantford; WHEREAS the DiFelices have been instrumental in promoting tourism to the City of Brantford

WHEREAS Musical arts often reflect the history, values, and unique identity of a community, celebrating its cultural heritage, traditions, and diversity; and WHEREAS Musical arts can tell powerful stories—whether about historical events, social movements, or personal experiences—creating a narrative that connects people across generations; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford recognizes the value of musical arts that reflects the diversity of our community, provides unique attractions for citizens and visitors, and strengthens community pride; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford acknowledges the commitment and effort made by the DeFelices towards musical arts by organizing both the Brantford Downtown Jazz series at the Sanderson Centre and the Brantford International Jazz Festival over the course of 26 years including 17 years producing the Jazz Festival in Harmony Square; WHEREAS the DiFelices have shown a city-wide commitment to celebrating jazz music and attracting world-class performers to this community in the City of Brantford; WHEREAS the DiFelices have shown a city-wide commitment to celebrating jazz music and attracting world-class performers to this community in the City of Brantford; WHEREAS the DiFelices have been instrumental in promoting tourism to the City of Brantford by growing attendance from 8,000 visitors in their first year to up to 25,000 visitors over a three day period in the last few years of the Downtown Jazz Festival

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival Week – July 2- 5, 2025 Recorded vote on proclamations: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for June 2025 BE RECEIVED Recorded vote on Clerk's Report on Communications: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12. Committee Reports 12.3 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025- 06-10 12.3.6 Demolition of Detached Garage at 135 Sydenham Street, a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HD-03-25 [Financial Impact-None],2025-323 THAT Report 2025-323 regarding the Demolition of Detached Garage at 135 Sydenham Street, a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HD-03-25 [Financial Impact-None], BE

Amendment THAT references to Brier Park BE REPLACED with Cedarland Park in item 12.1.10. Recorded vote of the amendment to Item 12.1.10: Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell

Referral A. THAT the matter regarding 13 The Strand BE

Amendment to the Referral THAT staff BE DIRECTED to investigate the long standing practice of prohibiting rear yard gates onto municipality property. Recorded vote on the amendment of the referral to item 12.3.11: Yes (6): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Samwell No (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Hunt

Amendment A. THAT the City close and convey the remaining portion of the lane to 13 The Strand and prohibit pedestrian access to Amber Lea Retirement Place in accordance with the approved site plan registered on title, AND B. THAT Staff proceed to take the necessary steps to close the unopened portion of the road and convey it to the abutting property owners at 7 and 13 The Strand. 22 Recorded vote on the amendment to item 12.3.11: Yes (5): Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Samwell No (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Hunt

THAT item 12.3.11 BE

Amendment THAT the following be ADDED as CLAUSE E: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to explore the feasibility of a one- year Vandalism Prevention and Restoration Pilot Program for small businesses, and report to Council by the end of 2025 with recommendations related to program type, costs, alignment with existing grant programs, potential development of new grant programs, by-law and security approaches, and legal considerations, and THAT $100,000 BE ALLOCATED from the Tax Stabilization Reserve (RF0577) to fund the program, pending final Council approval. A separate vote was requested on the components of the amendment: Recorded vote on amendment to Clause E (i) of item 12.4.3: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to explore the feasibility of a one- year Vandalism Prevention and Restoration Pilot Program for small businesses, and report to Council by the end of 2025 with recommendations related to program type, costs, 25 alignment with existing grant programs, potential development of new grant programs, by-law and security approaches, and legal considerations, and Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell No (1): Councillor Martin

A. THAT Report 2025-353 – Sponsorship Agreement with Brantford Red Sox BE RECEIVED; and 26 B. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer or delegate of the City of Brantford BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO execute a sponsorship identification and revenue sharing agreement between the City of Branford and the Brantford Red Sox, in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate, that permits the Brantford Red Sox to identify a sponsor satisfactory to the City of Brantford for the Arnold Anderson Stadium; and C. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer or delegate of the City of Brantford BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO execute a sponsorship agreement between the City of Brantford, the Brantford Red Sox and a sponsor satisfactory to the City of Brantford, in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate and in consultation with the Mayor, for the sponsorship of the Arnold Anderson Stadium; D. THAT all gross revenue generated by the sponsorship agreement contemplated within this report and entered into for the sponsorship of the Arnold Anderson Stadium be shared equally between the City of Brantford and the Brantford Red Sox; and E. THAT City of Brantford staff be directed to allocate the City of Brantford's share of the revenue generated by the sponsorship agreement contemplated within this report and entered into for the sponsorship of the Arnold Anderson Stadium in full towards a new digital scoreboard at the Arnold Anderson Stadium and that any funds in excess of the cost for th

A. THAT report 2025-347 regarding a request for additional funds towards the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the City’s share of the request totaling $651,423 BE FUNDED from the John Noble Home Reserve (RF0492). Recorded vote on item 13.2: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell Conflict (1): Councillor Sless

A. THAT the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street, for the sum of $800,000, to Vrancor Group Inc., in trust to a company to be named, BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the By-law to authorize the sale of City owned property located at 41 Dalhousie Street BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and, C. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Vrancor Group Inc., in trust for a company to be named, on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. 28 Recorded vote on item 14.1: Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell

A. THAT the disposition of the property known as Road Allowance between Lot 36 and 37, Concession 3, Brantford City, lying between Highway # 403 and Lynden Road; Part Lot 37, Concession 3, Brantford City, Part 28 on 2R-5402, Part 4 on 2R- 5599, and as in A441930 as particularly closed by A518560; AKA Wayne Gretzky Parkway AKA Park Road North AKA Edmondson Street; Brantford City; being all of the PIN 32281-0001 (LT). BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the proceeds of this disposition BE DEPOSITED to Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556); and C. THAT staff be authorized to sign all documents necessary to execute the agreement and complete the sale; and D. THAT once the Purchaser fulfills or waives all conditions that Staff BE DIRECTED to place: i. the sale by-law on the next available Council agenda; and ii. the necessary closure by-law to close the road known as Road Allowance between Lot 36 and 37, Concession 3, Brantford City; Being Part of the PIN 32281-0001 (LT) to City Council for adoption on the next available Council agenda. Recorded vote on item 14.2: Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell 29

WHEREAS Musical arts often reflect the history, values, and unique identity of a community, celebrating its cultural heritage, traditions, and diversity; and WHEREAS Musical arts can tell powerful stories—whether about historical events, social movements, or personal experiences— creating a narrative that connects people across generations; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford recognizes the value of musical arts that reflects the diversity of our community, provides unique attractions for citizens and visitors, and strengthens community pride; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford acknowledges the commitment and effort made by the DeFelices towards musical arts by organizing both the Brantford Downtown Jazz series at the Sanderson Centre and the Brantford International Jazz Festival over the course of 26 years including 17 years producing the Jazz Festival in Harmony Square; WHEREAS the DiFelices have shown a city-wide commitment to celebrating jazz music and attracting world-class performers to this community in the City of Brantford; 31 WHEREAS the DiFelices have shown a city-wide commitment to celebrating jazz music and attracting world-class performers to this community in the City of Brantford; WHEREAS the DiFelices have been instrumental in promoting tourism to the City of Brantford by growing attendance from 8,000 visitors in their first year to up to 25,000 visitors over a three day period in the last few years of the Downtown Jazz Fest

THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. BY-LAW PREAMBLE 65-2025 Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Various Committees, Task Forces and Boards. (Special City Council Report #2025-06-03) 66-2025 Being a By-law to Appoint Citizen Members to Various Boards and Committees (Special City Council Report #2025-06-03) 67-2025 Being a By-law to amend Chapter 26 (Boards – Advisory Committees – Duties – Functions) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code (Special City Council Report #2025-06-03) 68-2025 Being a By-law to amend By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2024-2027. (2025-278) (2025-313) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-06-03) 69-2025 Being a By-law to amend to By-Law 70-2010 to repeal and replace Parks and Recreation Policy – 005 – Neighbourhood Associations (2025-259) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-06-03) 70-2025 Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment No.12 to the City of Brantford Official Plan, Envisioning Our City: 2051 (2025-61) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-06- 10) 71-2025 Being a By-law to repeal and replace By-law 30-2006, being a By-law to establish Honoraria to be paid to the Mayor, Members of Council and Members of the Police Services Board and to repeal amending By-laws 118-2009, 132-2009, 158-2011 and 70-2014, 140- 2014, 68-2016, 136-2018 and 13-2019 (2025-318) (Committee of the