Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (23 motions)
17 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the following Proclamations BE APPROVED: 7.1 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September, 2019 WHEREAS childhood cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death for Canadian children; and WHEREAS in Canada 1,700 children and youths are diagnosed with cancer each year; and WHEREAS 75% of children survive cancer but more than 50% face late effects of their disease and treatment; and WHEREAS the impact of a childhood cancer diagnose on a family is far reaching; And WHEREAS the types of childhood cancer are very different from those occurring in adults; and 3 WHEREAS Help A Child Smile is a local volunteer charity focused on supporting children with cancer at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton; and WHEREAS there is a global movement to light buildings, monuments, waterfalls, signs and fountains gold in September in recognition of childhood cancer; and WHEREAS in recognition of this initiative, the fountain located in Harmony Square will be illuminated in gold for the month of September; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby proclaims the month of September, 2019 as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Brantford. 7.2 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day - September 9, 2019 WHEREAS Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term that describes a range of disabilities resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure that persists throughout the lifespan; and WHEREAS prenatal
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Utley
THAT Report 2019-561, Clerk’s Report on Communication for July and August 2019, BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communications: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 10.1 City Council – June 25, 2019 10.2 Special City Council – June 11, 2019 10.3 Special City Council – June 25, 2019 8 10.4 Special City Council – July 11, 2019 10.5 Special City Council – August 6, 2019 10.6 Special City Council – August 13, 2019 10.7 Special City Council – Private and Confidential Minutes – June 25, 2019 10.8 Special City Council – Private and Confidential Minutes – August 6, 2019 10.9 Special City Council – Private and Confidential Minutes – August 13, 2019 THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 10.10 Paramedic Services Committee – June 19, 2019 10.11 Brant County Council – June 25, 2019 Recorded vote on all Minutes: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Utley
THAT Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-13 BE ADOPTED, as follows: 1. Joint Use Agreement [Financial Impact – None], 2019- 467 2. Approval of the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee [Financial Impact - None], 2019-418 3. Feasibility Study for the Oak Park Road Extension [Financial Impact -$950,000], 2019-453 4. Funding for Private Sanitary Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant Program [Financial Impact – $50,000], 2019-446 5. Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Gas Line Repair [Financial Impact -$150,000], 2019-322 6. Amending On-Street Parking Regulations Policy [Financial Impact – None], 2019-474 7. Project Update – Transportation Master Plan and Master Servicing Plan [Financial Impact - $240,000], 2019-459 8. King and Benton Redevelopment Corp. – Parkside Drive Subdivision Agreement [Financial Impact – None], 2019- 325 9. Options for Road Painting Methods [Financial Implications - $100,000], 2019-433 10. Universal Transit Pass Agreement with Wilfrid Laurier University and Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union [Financial Implications - $10,000 annual revenue], 2019-452 11. Brantview Heights Subdivision Phase 2 – Traffic and Parking Control [Financial Impact – None], 2019-478 12. Wyndfield West Subdivision Phase 7B - Parking Control [Financial Impact - None], 2019-479 10 13. Banbury Road – Parking Control (
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Sless
Deferred
THAT Report 2019-467, Joint Use Agreement, BE
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Weaver
Referred
12 THAT Clause I of Item 3 (Feasibility Study for the Oak Park Road Extension, 2019-453) of Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-13 BE AMENDED to read as follows: I. THAT, following completion of the Transportation Master Plan, and Council approval of the recommendations set out in the updated Transportation Master Plan, Staff BE DIRECTED to report back with a recommended disposition strategy for the properties acquired for the Veterans Memorial Parkway that are no longer required for that project, including the following: i. options on how to direct funds from the sale of any of the properties, which shall include an allocation of 10% of the net disposition proceeds from each sale to the Social Housing Reserve (RF0475); and ii. a plan to provide relocation assistance to the tenants of any properties to be disposed of by the City, should said strategy include the eviction of tenants. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 3: YES: (8): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (1): Councillor McCreary
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Wall
THAT Item 12 BE AMENDED to add the following as Clause B: B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide a list of residents ticketed for parking in construction zones in 2019 with a goal of reimbursing them for parking ticket expenses incurred. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 12: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Weaver
14 THAT Item 6 of Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-13 BE AMENDED to include the following after the words “BE
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Weaver
Referred
THAT the following BE
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Deferred
16 THAT Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2019-08-06 BE ADOPTED, as follows: 1. Official Plan Amendment OP-06-18, Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-17-18, and Red-line Revision to a Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T-18504 (formerly 395 Hardy Road, south of the future Oak Park Road Extension) [Financial Impact - None], 2019-155 2. Official Plan Amendment OP-01-19, Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-02-19 – Empire Communities – Wyndfield West Phase 7C [Financial Impact – None], 2019-214 3. Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-06-19 – 150 Savannah Oaks Drive and 29 Tallgrass Court [Financial Impact – None], 2019-419 4. 195 Henry Street – Application for Rogers Communications Inc. Telecommunication Tower [Financial Impact – None], 2019-373 5. Bill 108 - More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 Information and Implications - Planning Process and Development Charges [Financial Impact – Unknown], 2019-448 6. Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act by the More Homes, More Choice Act (Bill 108) and Impacts to the Heritage Register Project [Financial Impact – None], 2019-410 7. Refund Request – Committee of Adjustment Consent Application B18/2019 (11 Sarah Street) [Financial Impact - $2,557.80], 2019-426 8. Review of the Boundaries of Various Programs which Support Development within Downtown Brantford [Financial Impact – None], 2019-290 9. 2018 Municipal Cultural Plan Annual Report, 2019-358 10. 2019-20 Cultural and Built Heritage Funding Program Allocations, 2019-449 17 11. Brantford Heritage Commit
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT Item 4 of Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2019-08-06 BE AMENDED to add the following as Clause B: B. THAT Rogers Communications Inc. BE REQUESTED to continuously fly an appropriately sized Canadian flag on the telecommunications tower referenced in Clause (a) above. 19 Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 4: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Sless
THAT Clause C of Item 8 of Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2019-08-06 BE AMENDED to include the following as subsection iv: iv. THAT as part of their investigation into the options for a new Community Improvement Plan staff BE DIRECTED to investigate other areas in the City, such as west Brant, that may benefit from a Community Improvement Plan. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 8: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
THAT Social Services Committee Report #2019-08-07 BE ADOPTED, as follows: 1. Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan [Financial Impact: none], 2019-472 2. Employment Services Transformation Update [Financial Impact: None], 2019-457 3. Update to Child Care Funding and Service System Plan for Children’s Services and Early Years [Financial Impact: None], 2019-462 No Items in Social Services Committee Report #2019-08-07 were separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items (Items 1, 2 and 3) of Social Services Committee Report #2019-08-07: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Wall
THAT Special Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-12 BE ADOPTED, as follows: 1. Hearing pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 328 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code – General Provisions Issue of Licences – Appeal of the May 3, 2019 decision of the Issuer of Licences to refuse to issue a City of Brantford Business Licence – Lodging House for Darling Place Residence, 226 Darling Street, Brantford Ontario (Business Licence Application 19-00178LH) Item 1 of Special Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-12 was not separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items (Item 1) in Special Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-12: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Sless
THAT the Finance Committee Report #2019-08-14B BE ADOPTED, as follows: 1. 2020 City Budget – Public Engagement Campaign [Financial Impact $3,000], 2019-495 2. Amend Fees and Charges By-law 52-2019 – Early Approval of 2020 Fees [Financial Impact - $1,220,492 Increased Revenue], 2019-486 3. Review of Casino Funds Policy [Financial Impact - None], 2019-305 (
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Deferred
THAT Item 3 of Finance Committee Report #2019-08-14B BE AMENDED to add the following as Clause C: C. THAT the General Manager of Corporate Services BE AUTHORIZED to enter into an agreement on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brantford with the St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation for the following grants, to be funded from the Community Groups Reserve (RF0569): i. $200,000 one-time respecting the operations of the Stedman Community Hospice ii. $80,000 one-time respecting the Enhanced Living Model pilot program for the St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre. Councillor Carpenter declared a pecuniary interest on the Amendment as his daughter-in-law works for St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre. Accordingly, he refrained from all discussion and voting on Clause C. Separated recorded votes were requested on Clauses Ci and Cii. Recorded vote on Clause Ci of the Amendment: YES: (8): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Sless
A. THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 129 for renewal of the Collective Agreement to cover the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023; and B. THAT the renewal Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 129 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023 BE PLACED on a future Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and Clerk. 25 Recorded vote on Item 12.1: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
THAT a by-law to approve the sale of 34 Norman Street to Vicano Development Inc., for the sum of One Million Seven Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($1,760,000.00) BE PRESENTED to City Council for consideration. Recorded vote on Item 12.2: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor McCreary
A. THAT a by-law to approve the sale of 166-176 Greenwich Street, to 743 King W. Inc. In Trust, for the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) BE PRESENTED to City Council for consideration; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to apply the proceeds from the sale of 166-176 Greenwich Street to augment the 10 Year Capital Plan by placing the proceeds in Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556). 26 Recorded vote on Item 12.3: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor McCreary
THAT Report 2019-524 regarding the Update on the Audit and Accountability Fund BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Item 12.4: YES: (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor McCreary
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 120-2019 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Subdivision Agreement between the City of Brantford, Brantford Power, King and Benton Redevelopment Corp. and Epireon Capital Limited (2019-325) 29 (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-13) 2. Five Year Universal Transit Pass Agreement between the City of Brantford, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) and Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU) (2019-452) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2019-08-13) 3. Confidential Minutes of Settlement for Assessment Appeals (CS2019-019) (Special City Council – August 27, 2019) 121-2019 By-law to adopt Amendment No. 211 to the Official Plan of the City of Brantford (to re-designate a portion of the lands from “Greenlands System” and “Village Centre” to “Neighbourhood Residential” to permit the development of 14 single detached lots (south side of Shellard Lane, north of Munro Circle, Block 43 on 29T-16501)) (OP-01-19) (2019- 214) (Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2019-08-06) 122-2019 By-law to amend By-law 160-90, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (by changing the zoning on a portion of the lands located on the south side of Shellard Lan
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
THAT By-law 120-2019 through to and including By-law 124-2019 and By- law 126-2019 through to and including By-law 141-2019 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Acting Mayor and Clerk. The 3rd Reading of By-law 120-2019 Agreement #1 and By-law 122-2019 were separated for discussion purposes. 33 Recorded vote on 3rd Reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (8): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
THAT Section 15.10.3 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to extend the hour of the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. in the event that additional time was required for the signing of the By-laws and Ward announcements. Recorded vote on Motion to Extend the Hour: YES: (3): Councillor Utley, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO: (3): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Carpenter
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Wall