Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

McCreary THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes , BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on items not separated for discussion purposed: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has made funding available through the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford and its infrastructure are at risk of various climate hazards such as flooding, extreme heat, extreme weather events, and others; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford needs to adapt for the impacts of climate change by developing climate risk assessments and climate adaptation plans which are critical for safeguarding infrastructure, protecting essential services, and ensuring the well-being of all residents; and WHEREAS having a well-defined climate adaptation plan will outline targeted action to reduce the impacts of climate challenges, protect infrastructure like water management systems and energy grids, and enhance public health; and WHEREAS a Climate Adaptation Plan is expected to assess methods to provide stormwater relief for flooding that is caused by extreme weather events; and WHEREAS staff were directed to develop a climate adaptation plan as part of the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan approved in November 2020 in Report 2020-472; and WHEREAS cities all across Ontario and Canada are developing climate adaptation plans to address climate hazards and protect the people, property, and prosperity of their communities; and WHEREAS FCM will provide a grant of 60% of project costs up to a maximum of $105,000 for the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative and this project

THAT all Items for consideration/Consent Items (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were

McCreary THAT the following clause BE ADDED: THAT an increase in funding in the amount of $145,000 for the year 2025, BE APPROVED. Yes (9) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary THAT the following item BE

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Brantford City Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collec

THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: WHEREAS the City of Brantford adjusted the municipal boundary in 2017 adding 2,700 gross hectares of land, including the lands from Powerline Road North to Governor’s Road East to accommodate significant residential and employment growth; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford Official Plan identifies King George Road, north of Powerline Road, as an Intensification Corridor bisecting two residential Block Plans, known as the Powerline Central and Powerline West block plan areas; and WHEREAS King George Road, north of Powerline Road is under provincial jurisdiction and

WHEREAS the City of Brantford adjusted the municipal boundary in 2017 adding 2,700 gross hectares of land, including the lands from Powerline Road North to Governor’s Road East to accommodate significant residential and employment growth; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford Official Plan identifies King George Road, north of Powerline Road, as an Intensification Corridor bisecting two residential Block Plans, known as the Powerline Central and Powerline West block plan areas; and WHEREAS King George Road, north of Powerline Road is under provincial jurisdiction and

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes, BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on items not separated for discussion purposed: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has made funding available through the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford and its infrastructure are at risk of various climate hazards such as flooding, extreme heat, extreme weather events, and others; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford needs to adapt for the impacts of climate change by developing climate risk assessments and climate adaptation plans which are critical for safeguarding infrastructure, protecting essential services, and ensuring the well-being of all residents; and WHEREAS having a well-defined climate adaptation plan will outline targeted action to reduce the impacts of climate challenges, protect infrastructure like water management systems and energy grids, and enhance public health; and WHEREAS a Climate Adaptation Plan is expected to assess methods to provide stormwater relief for flooding that is caused by extreme weather events; and WHEREAS staff were directed to develop a climate adaptation plan as part of the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan approved in November 2020 in Report 2020-472; and WHEREAS cities all across Ontario and Canada are developing climate adaptation plans to address climate hazards and protect the people, property, and prosperity of their communities; and WHEREAS FCM will provide a grant of 60% of project costs up to a maximum of $105,000 for the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative and this project will be

THAT the following clause BE ADDED: THAT an increase in funding in the amount of $145,000 for the year 2025, BE APPROVED. 7 Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following item BE