City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.

THAT the following Proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness The proclamation was read in by Councillor Utley WHEREAS Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol that persists throughout the lifespan; and WHEREAS prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of developmental disabilities in Canada; and WHEREAS the exact number of people who have FASD is unknown, a conservative estimate is that 4 out of every 100 children are born with effects of prenatal alcohol exposure annually, Brantford has a population of 98,000 therefore 3920 people may be affected by FASD locally; and WHEREAS health, social, educational and justice systems are involved at the community and provincial levels, with the cost to Canada of approximately $5.3 billion per year; and WHEREAS approximately half of all pregnancies are unplanned, resulting in later prenatal care and possible unintentional exposure to alcohol; and WHEREAS Brantford community members, health and social service providers, and local decision makers all have a role to play 19 in supporting pregnant women to avoid alcohol during pregnancy and raising awareness that there is no safe amount, no safe type and no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy; and WHEREAS people internationally have observed FASD Awareness Day on September 9 since 1999, and Brantford City Council has ob

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for July and August 2021 BE RECEIVED.

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1. City Council – May 25, 2021 11.2. Special City Council – June 22, 2021 11.3. Special City Council – June 22, 2021 11.4. Special City Council – June 28, 2021 11.5. Special City Council – August 10, 2021 11.6. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – June 22, 2021 11.7. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – June 28, 2021 11.8. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – August 10, 2021

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Council then proceeded to address the separated items individually in the order they appeared on the Agenda. 21 12.1 Human Resources Report #2021-08-03B 12.2.4 Lease Renewal – Ball Hockey International – 20 Edge Street, Lions Park [Financial Impact - $52,496.72 over initial 5 year term], 2021-467 A. THAT Staff Report 2021-467, entitled “Lease Renewal – Ball Hockey International – 20 Edge Street, Lions Park” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the lease between 2098688 Ontario Inc. and The Corporation of the City of Brantford on the Council Signing By-Law for the City Council meeting on August 24, 2021, which lease shall contain (among other terms) a five (5) year term with two (2) five (5) year options to renew, and shall pertain to approximately two (2) acres of land located at the property municipally known as 20 Edge Street. C. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to add a Parking provision regarding damage to City property within the lease agreement.

27 A. THAT Report No. 2021-551 “Victoria Park Memorial Update” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to remove the fencing surrounding Victoria Park and respectfully conclude the memorial space in Victoria Park no later than September 1, 2021 by removing all additional features that were installed, including lighting and platforms for memorial object donation; and C. THAT the redeployment of City Staff to Woodland Cultural Centre and any other Indigenous serving organization or site as approved by the CAO, BE APPROVED; and D. THAT the CAO BE DELEGATED AUTHORITY to execute any agreements necessary, including but not limited to, Voluntary Employee Redeployment Agreements, and amendments if necessary, which are required to redeploy City Staff to the Woodland Cultural Centre and any other Indigenous serving organization or site to provide administrative and customer service support.

THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide use of City Facilities for the Brant Count Health Unit Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics in response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic at zero cost. 28

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: 14.1 – 21 Hill Avenue - Councillor McCreary WHEREAS the owners of 21 Hill Avenue have made application for permission to construct a sidewalk and retaining wall on their property; and WHEREAS the process of issuing approvals to proceed has taken far too long; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 29 A. Undertake any and all work to ensure that the owners of the property are in receipt of all necessary documents to allow construction to commence and continue unimpeded; and B. Deliver to the owners the above documentation no later than noon Friday August 27, 2021; and C. Prepare a synopsis and chronology of this project and forward same to the Building Review Task Force prior to its next meeting.

WHEREAS the owners of 21 Hill Avenue have made application for permission to construct a sidewalk and retaining wall on their property; and WHEREAS the process of issuing approvals to proceed has taken far too long; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. Undertake any and all work to ensure that the owners of the property are in receipt of all necessary documents to allow construction to commence and continue unimpeded; and B. Deliver to the owners the above documentation no later than noon Friday August 27, 2021; and C. Prepare a synopsis and chronology of this project and forward same to the Building Review Task Force prior to its next meeting. 30

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: 14.2 Driftwood Drive Safety Initiative - Councillor McCreary WHEREAS Driftwood Drive is a convenient short cut for many drivers to avoid 40KMH zones on neighbouring streets and WHEREAS the straightaway nature of the road facilitates travel at very high speeds by drivers shortcutting through the neighbourhood and WHEREAS many young children live and play in the neighbourhood and cycle on Driftwood Drive; and WHEREAS many seniors also live in the neighbourhood and walk on Driftwood Drive and WHEREAS neighbours are put at risk by the behavior of some careless and inconsiderate vehicle operators NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to take the following actions: A. Reduce the speed limit on Driftwood Drive from 50KMH to 40KMH and install posted speed limit signs to reflect the change; and B. Install an all-way stop at White Oaks Avenue; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption 31

WHEREAS Driftwood Drive is a convenient short cut for many drivers to avoid 40KMH zones on neighbouring streets and WHEREAS the straightaway nature of the road facilitates travel at very high speeds by drivers shortcutting through the neighbourhood and WHEREAS many young children live and play in the neighbourhood and cycle on Driftwood Drive; and WHEREAS many seniors also live in the neighbourhood and walk on Driftwood Drive and WHEREAS neighbours are put at risk by the behavior of some careless and inconsiderate vehicle operators NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to take the following actions: A. Reduce the speed limit on Driftwood Drive from 50KMH to 40KMH and install posted speed limit signs to reflect the change; and B. Install an all-way stop at White Oaks Avenue; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: 14.3 Morton Avenue at Grand Street - All-way Stop Control – Councillor McCreary WHEREAS constituents have requested all-way stop control at the intersection of Morton Avenue and Grand Street; and WHEREAS the intersection has not been reviewed following the guidelines outlined in Public Works-009 All-way Stop – Warrants policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to change the intersection control to All-way Stop control; and B. THAT the implementation cost for All-way Stop control signage and pavement markings, not to exceed $600, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. 33

WHEREAS constituents have requested all-way stop control at the intersection of Morton Avenue and Grand Street; and WHEREAS the intersection has not been reviewed following the guidelines outlined in Public Works-009 All-way Stop – Warrants policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to change the intersection control to All-way Stop control; and B. THAT the implementation cost for All-way Stop control signage and pavement markings, not to exceed $600, BE FUNDED from the Operational Services operating budget; and C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: 14.4 – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – Councillor Carpenter WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation; AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby

WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation; AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities. 36

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW PREAMBLE 154-2021 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Emergency Operation Centre Lease between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Brantford Power Inc. (2021-496) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-08-03) 2. Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and 2098688 Ontario Inc. (Ball Hockey International) (2021-467) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-08-03) 3. Natures Grand Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford, Brantford Power Inc., Telephone City Aggregates Incorporated, L1V (Hardy Road) Inc. and the Mortgagee (2021-397) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-08-03) 4. Heritage Grant Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Applicant (2021-438) (Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2021-08-10) 37 5. Confidential Minutes of Settlement for Assessment Appeals (2021-532) (Special City Council, August 10, 2021) 155-2021 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (2021-83) (Pedestrian Crossover) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-08-03) 156-2021 By-law to declare and dedicate Block 102, Registered Plan 2M-

THAT By-law 154-2021 through to and including By-law 172-2021 and By- law 174-2021 through to and including 177-2021 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. 41