Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

THAT Report 2026-231, titled “Official Plan Amendment OP-04-25-Settlement Area Expansion – 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road”, BE RECEIVED; THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OP-04-25, submitted by Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Tutela Heights Development Inc, to expand the City’s Settlement Area Boundary to include the lands municipally known as 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road, BE REFUSED; and THAT pursuant to Section 22(6.7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Refusal:“Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 9.2 of Report 2026-231.” Recorded vote on item 5.1: Yes (9) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, 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

WHEREAS Neighbourhood Associations within the City of Brantford exist to serve residents and communities across the City; and WHEREAS these Neighbourhood Associations are comprised of members of the community who work to activate community spaces which enrich the lives of the citizens of Brantford; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association has a long history of operating the concession at Jaycee Park for the benefit of the community; and WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Department is committed to supporting non-profit organizations by seeking partnerships with the concession operations throughout the City; and WHEREAS the concession stand located at 395 Dunsdon Street in Brantford (“Jaycee Park Concession”) has a long history of being operated by the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association acquires a City of Brantford business license and ensures that volunteers are certified in safe food handling; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association concession operation helps to raise funds to offset their programming and provides an opportunity for local youth to gain valuable employment skills & required volunteer hours; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighborhood Association desires to license and operate the Jaycee Park Concession for a period of three (3) years, with an option to renew for an additional three (3) year period; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby authorize

VanTilborg ​THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to consider the following Resolution without prior Notice: WHEREAS the City is undertaking a significant long-term construction project within the downtown intended to enhance public infrastructure, transportation, public space and long-term community vitality; and WHEREAS prolonged construction activity has resulted, and will continue to result, in some disruptions—including reduced pedestrian and vehicular access, construction-related noise and dust, and in some cases decreased business visibility—leading to potential financial strain, reduced customer traffic, and ongoing operational challenges for downtown businesses throughout the duration of the project; and WHEREAS a vibrant and economically healthy downtown is a critical component of the City’s economic development objectives, community identity, and overall quality of place; and WHEREAS downtown businesses contribute significantly to local employment, tourism, economic impact and cultural life; and WHEREAS proactive collaboration, targeted financial supports, and coordinated promotional efforts can help mitigate the short- and medium-term impacts of construction on local businesses while reinforcing public awareness that the downtown remains open and accessible; and WHEREAS an amount of $126,953 from historical reserve funds, previously allocated to the former Downtown Grant program, has been approved for realloc

VanTilborg WHEREAS the City is undertaking a significant long-term construction project within the downtown intended to enhance public infrastructure, transportation, public space and long-term community vitality; and WHEREAS prolonged construction activity has resulted, and will continue to result, in some disruptions—including reduced pedestrian and vehicular access, construction-related noise and dust, and in some cases decreased business visibility—leading to potential financial strain, reduced customer traffic, and ongoing operational challenges for downtown businesses throughout the duration of the project; and WHEREAS a vibrant and economically healthy downtown is a critical component of the City’s economic development objectives, community identity, and overall quality of place; and WHEREAS downtown businesses contribute significantly to local employment, tourism, economic impact and cultural life; and WHEREAS proactive collaboration, targeted financial supports, and coordinated promotional efforts can help mitigate the short- and medium-term impacts of construction on local businesses while reinforcing public awareness that the downtown remains open and accessible; and WHEREAS an amount of $126,953 from historical reserve funds, previously allocated to the former Downtown Grant program, has been approved for reallocation to support downtown construction mitigation efforts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council DIRECT Staff to seek opportunities to collaborate wit

5 A. THAT Report 2026-231, titled “Official Plan Amendment OP-04-25- Settlement Area Expansion – 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road”, BE RECEIVED; B. THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OP-04-25, submitted by Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Tutela Heights Development Inc, to expand the City’s Settlement Area Boundary to include the lands municipally known as 0 & 131 Tutela Heights Road, BE REFUSED; and C. THAT pursuant to Section 22(6.7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Refusal:“Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 9.2 of Report 2026-231.” Recorded vote on item 5.1: Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor VanTilborg

6 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

8 WHEREAS Neighbourhood Associations within the City of Brantford exist to serve residents and communities across the City; and WHEREAS these Neighbourhood Associations are comprised of members of the community who work to activate community spaces which enrich the lives of the citizens of Brantford; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association has a long history of operating the concession at Jaycee Park for the benefit of the community; and WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Department is committed to supporting non-profit organizations by seeking partnerships with the concession operations throughout the City; and WHEREAS the concession stand located at 395 Dunsdon Street in Brantford (“Jaycee Park Concession”) has a long history of being operated by the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association acquires a City of Brantford business license and ensures that volunteers are certified in safe food handling; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association concession operation helps to raise funds to offset their programming and provides an opportunity for local youth to gain valuable employment skills & required volunteer hours; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighborhood Association desires to license and operate the Jaycee Park Concession for a period of three (3) years, with an option to renew for an additional three (3) year period; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby authoriz

THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to consider the following Resolution without prior Notice: WHEREAS the City is undertaking a significant long-term construction project within the downtown intended to enhance public infrastructure, transportation, public space and long-term community vitality; and WHEREAS prolonged construction activity has resulted, and will continue to result, in some disruptions—including reduced pedestrian and vehicular access, construction-related noise and dust, and in some cases decreased business visibility—leading to potential financial strain, reduced customer traffic, and ongoing 12 operational challenges for downtown businesses throughout the duration of the project; and WHEREAS a vibrant and economically healthy downtown is a critical component of the City’s economic development objectives, community identity, and overall quality of place; and WHEREAS downtown businesses contribute significantly to local employment, tourism, economic impact and cultural life; and WHEREAS proactive collaboration, targeted financial supports, and coordinated promotional efforts can help mitigate the short- and medium-term impacts of construction on local businesses while reinforcing public awareness that the downtown remains open and accessible; and WHEREAS an amount of $126,953 from historical reserve funds, previously allocated to the former Downtown Grant program, has been approved for reallocation to

WHEREAS the City is undertaking a significant long-term construction project within the downtown intended to enhance public infrastructure, transportation, public space and long-term community vitality; and WHEREAS prolonged construction activity has resulted, and will continue to result, in some disruptions—including reduced pedestrian and vehicular access, construction-related noise and dust, and in some cases decreased business visibility—leading to potential financial strain, reduced customer traffic, and ongoing operational challenges for downtown businesses throughout the duration of the project; and WHEREAS a vibrant and economically healthy downtown is a critical component of the City’s economic development objectives, community identity, and overall quality of place; and WHEREAS downtown businesses contribute significantly to local employment, tourism, economic impact and cultural life; and WHEREAS proactive collaboration, targeted financial supports, and coordinated promotional efforts can help mitigate the short- and medium-term impacts of construction on local businesses while reinforcing public awareness that the downtown remains open and accessible; and WHEREAS an amount of $126,953 from historical reserve funds, previously allocated to the former Downtown Grant program, has been approved for reallocation to support downtown construction mitigation efforts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council DIRECT Staff to seek opportunities to collaborate with the Downt