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 (31 motions)
29 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the following Proclamation BE APPROVED: WHEREAS Rotary International is a global network of neighbours, friends, leaders and problem solvers who unite and take action to create lasting change in communities across the globe, and WHEREAS the Rotary Motto, Service before Self inspires members to provide humanitarian service, follow high ethical standards, and promote good will and peace in the world, and WHEREAS Rotary in 1985 launched PolioPlus and spearheaded the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to immunize the children of the world against polio; and WHEREAS polio cases have dropped by 99.9 percent since 1988 and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease; and WHEREAS to date, Rotary has contributed more than US$2.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to the protection of more than two and a half billion children in 122 countries; and WHEREAS Rotary is currently working to raise an additional $50 million per year, which would be further leveraged for maximum impact by an additional $100 million annually from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and WHEREAS these efforts are providing much needed operational support, medical personnel, laboratory equipment and educational materials for health workers and parents; and WHEREAS in addition, Rotary has played a major role in decisions by donor governments
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
THAT City Council WAIVE THE RULES of procedure as follows: i. Allow for 15 minutes, inclusive of questions, for the presentation; and ii. Implement a three minute maximum per speaking opportunity with unlimited number of opportunities.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Utley
Lost
In favour (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (3): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin
5 THAT Item 6.1 BE AMENDED by adding Clause D as follows: THAT Council CONDUCT a priority session review in one year time.
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item i: Outcome # 1 Item b entitled Improve municipal capacity for by-law enforcement, including extended hours, expanded scope, to address concerns related to property standards, noise, nuisance, and compliance with COVID-19 regulations BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item ii: The title of the Outcome 1 BE CHANGED to All Neighbourhoods in the City are safe, vibrant, attractive, and inclusive.
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Wall
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item iii: Outcome # 2 BE AMENDED to read as follows "Social Service supports is provided to Brantford residents in need".
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item iv: Outcome # 2 Item c BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement and be re- titled as Item 'a' having all others renumbered accordingly.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
7 Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item v: Outcome # 2, as amended, Item b and c BE MOVED to a tier 2 placement.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item vi: Outcome # 3 Item d BE AMENDED to add the words 'including Mobile Radar Units'
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item vii: Outcome # 3 Item f BE AMENDED to include "including Transit service options in NW business park provided that coincide with shift changes"
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Martin
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item viii: Outcome # 4 Item d BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement 'a' having all items renumbered accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Wall
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item ix: Outcome # 5 Item d BE AMENDED to include "and the County of Brant' after the word River.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor xxx
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item x: Outcome #6 Item a BE AMENDED by removing the words 'present results' and replaced with 'implement recommendations' 9
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xi: Outcome # 7 Item b (Demonstrate the City’s commitment to environmental leadership through visible projects such as electric or hybrid fleet investments) BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement.
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xii: Outcome # 7 Item c (Increase community waste diversion through a green bin program) BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement.
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Sless, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xii: Outcome # 7 Item d (Complete the City of Brantford Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Assessment Tool and the five milestones under the Partners for Climate Protection Program) BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement.
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (3): Mayor Davis, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xiii: Outcome #7 Item b BE AMENDED by removing all words after 'projects'.
Moved by Councillor xx, seconded by Councillor xx
Carried
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xiv: Outcome #7 Item f BE MOVED to a tier 2 placement and renumber accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xv: Outcome #7 Item a BE MOVED to a tier 3 placement and renumber accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xvi: Outcome # 7 Item a BE AMENDED to read as "Redevelop brownfield lands in conjunction with private sector and non-profit organizations which includes public consultation"
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xvii: Outcome #7 Item a, as amended, BE MOVED BACK to a tier 1 placement.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xviii: Outcome # 8 Item e (Increase funding allocations for ongoing maintenance of municipal parks and amenities along the Grand River) BE REMOVED.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xix: Outcome # 8 Item a (Increase investments in flood mitigation and remediation) BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement
Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xx: Outcome # 9 Item a (Update the Municipal Cultural Plan) BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement and renumber accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor Martin
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xxi: Outcome # 9 Item b (Complete updates to the Museum Sustainability Plan) and c (Continue to explore cultural opportunities within the Mohawk Lake District) BE MOVED to a tier 1 placement.
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xxii: Outcome # 9 Item e (Expand the Cenotaph) BE AMENDED to read as "Proceed with improvements to the Brant County War Memorial"
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT Outcome # 9 Item d BE AMENDED to replace 'establish' with 'advance'
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Vanderstelt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xxiv: Outcome # 9 Item d (Advance a cultural hub in collaboration with arts organizations) BE MOVED to a tier 2 placement.
Moved by Councillor Antoski, seconded by Councillor Wall
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
Item 6.1 Clause B BE AMENDED by the following as item xxv: Outcome # 9 Item f tier 3 BE ADDED as "Promote complementary private sector enterprises and increase tourism marketing for arts history culture and sustainable places"
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 169-2020 By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford with respect to the Special Meeting held on October 15, 2020
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall
THAT By-law 169-2020 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall