City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 3

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 Apraxia Awareness Day WHEREAS childhood apraxia of speech is a challenging speech disorder that affects nearly 1 in 1,000 children; and WHEREAS children with childhood apraxia of speech will not learn to speak without frequent, intensive and appropriate speech therapy; and WHEREAS a lack of appropriate speech therapy intervention may impact not only communication but also individual outcomes in education, independence, mental wellness, and employment; and WHEREAS, public awareness about childhood apraxia of speech in Brantford is essential for families of children with childhood apraxia of 9 speech and the professionals who support them to best advocate for needed services for children learning to use their own voice; and WHEREAS, our highest respect goes to children with childhood apraxia of speech and to their families for their effort, determination and resilience in the face of obstacles; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby PROCLAIMS May 14th, 2022 as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in the City of Brantford. 8.2 Emergency Preparedness Week WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in Ontario; and WHEREAS the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency including the benefits of making an emergency plan and building a 72-hour emergency preparedness

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for April 2022 BE RECEIVED.

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – March 22, 2022 11.2 Special City Council – April 12, 2022 11.3 Special City Council – Private and Confidential - April 12, 2022 14

Motion to Waive the Rules 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 maintains policy Corporate-48 - Municipal Street Naming Policy which allows for individuals who have been of public service to the City to be recognized and honoured by having a street named after them; and WHEREAS the use of street naming to honour individuals should be a posthumous honour; and WHEREAS Kevin Finney, the City of Brantford’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on March 20, 2022; and WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford

WHEREAS the City maintains policy Corporate-48 - Municipal Street Naming Policy which allows for individuals who have been of public service to the City to be recognized and honoured by having a street named after them; and WHEREAS the use of street naming to honour individuals should be a posthumous honour; and WHEREAS Kevin Finney, the City of Brantford’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on March 20, 2022; and WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford

A. THAT report no. 2022-203 regarding Erie Avenue Roadway Improvements BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the recommended changes to Erie Avenue as outlined in Report No. 2022-203 BE APPROVED; and C. THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION. D. THAT 12 months after the changes are implemented, staff conduct a review of the effectiveness of the changes and determine if any further improvements may be necessary

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-law for 1st and 2nd Reading: 60-2022 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Erie Avenue Roadway Improvements – Schedule 3 – Traffic Control Signals, Schedule 8 – Speed Regulations) (2022-203) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-04-05-2022)

THAT By-law 60-2022 BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

19 A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-10-21, submitted by J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Lanewood Development Corporation, affecting three properties located at 248 to 260 Grand River Avenue, to further amend the “Flood – Residential High Density – Exception 3 Zone (F-RHD-3)” to permit a maximum of 318 apartment units and apply this zoning to all three of the properties, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.3 of Report 2022-76; and B. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “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 8.2 and 9.4.1 of Report 2022- 76.”; and C. THAT approval be conditional on the price for parking being removed from the current building.

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.2 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2022-04-05 12.2.5 Vision Zero Road Safety Committee Report #2022-03-24 3. Echo Place Neighbourhood Review [Financial Impact –None], 2022-172 A. THAT report no 2022-172 regarding Echo Place Neighbourhood Review BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the recommended by-law changes as presented in Appendix “A” and further described in report no. 2022-172, Echo Place Neighbourhood Review BE APPROVED with the following amendments: i. THAT recommendation #4 under Section 9.2 – Glenwood Drive Recommendations, which recommends the implementation of one- way eastbound traffic only on the west leg of the intersection of Locks Road, be removed; and ii. THAT the four (4) Radar Display Speed Signs included in recommendation #2 under Section 9.9 – Neighbourhood Wide Recommendations be distributed among the five Wards; anD C. THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION.

THAT item 12.2.7 BE AMENDED by: A. The addition of the following within the recitals: “WHEREAS the residents of Greenbrier requested adult crossing guards for the intersections of Francis St. and Varadi Ave., and Francis St. Brier Cres. and White Oaks Dr.; and” B. The addition of the following Clause: “THAT adult school crossing guards BE APPROVED at the intersections of Varadi Ave. and Francis St., and also at the intersection of Francis St., Brier Cres., and White Oaks Dr. to address the concerns raised by area residents, parents, and school representatives to provide safe and controlled crossing for students.”

THAT the Downtown Brantford Improvement Task Force Recommendation BE AMENDED by: A. Changing the numbering of subparagraph “E” to “G”. B. Adding a new clause “E” to read as follows: “E. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to: i. Provide a comprehensive report prior to the 2023 Estimates Committee identifying actions and costs to implement and support the priorities outlined in the Downtown Priority Plan and that those staff recommendations be considered within the 2023 budget deliberations, and 30 ii. Provide a report to the Committee of the Whole in the July 2022 cycle identifying what preliminary actions and strategies are either in progress or that staff recommend be undertaken in 2022.

A. THAT report 2022-254, titled Hybrid Meeting Operations – Phase Two – Expansion, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT, effective May 2022, staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with the implementation of hybrid meeting operations for all task forces, advisory committees and quasi-judicial bodies as outlined in report 2022-254, with exception of the following: i. Brantford Airport Board meetings which shall be in-person only until such time as the Board may request a change in operation; and 31 ii. Special City Council closed meetings which shall remain virtual until a separate report can be considered by Council on that topic; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare as a standard execution the streaming of all meetings of Council and its Committees utilizing a ‘live’ service as often as possible, effective September 2022 with the following exceptions: i. quasi-judicial matters; and ii. meetings that contain only planned closed session matters.

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: 58-2022 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Joint Use Agreement between the Corporation of the city of Brantford and the Grand Erie District School Board (Grand Erie) (2022-115) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-04- 05-2022) 59-2022 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Elgin Street – Schedule 15 – Combined Use Pathway, Schedule 16 - Pedestrian Crossovers) (2022-181) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-04-05-2022) 61-2022 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Forsythe Avenue – Schedule 1 – Through Highways) (2022-169) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-04-05-2022) 62-2022 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Echo Place Neighbourhood Review - Schedule 8 – Stopping Prohibited During Certain Time – Schedule 10 – Parking Restricted Time Limit) (2022-172) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-04-05-2022) 63-2022 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Echo Place Neighbourhood Review – Schedule 1 – Through Highways, Schedule 8 – Speed Regulations, Schedule 16 – Pedestrian Crossovers) (2022-172) (Committee of the Whole – Operations #2022-04-05-2022) 64-2022 By-law t

THAT all by-laws having received a first and second reading, BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.