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 all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS Lansdowne Children’s Centre is one of Ontario’s key Children’s Treatment Centres, providing essential services and support to almost 4,000 infants and children, youth, and their families annually; and WHEREAS Lansdown Children’s Centre supports children with a range of physical, communication and development challenges due to conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, chromosomal disorders, and neurological conditions; and WHEREAS Lansdowne Children’s Centre has been a vital part of the community since its inception in 1952; and WHEREAS their current 25,000 sq/ft facility located at 39 Mt Pleasant Street is operating beyond capacity; and WHEREAS Lansdowne Children’s Centre has acquired lands at 168 Colborne Street West to construct a new approximately 100, 000 sq/ft facility to meet the growing demand for child and youth services; and WHEREAS Lansdowne Children’s Centre is preparing to submit the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications in October 2025 to support their proposed development which is expected to begin construction in 2027; and WHEREAS Lansdowne Children’s Centre has identified that a contribution of approximately $2 million from the City of Brantford is critical to the success of their redevelopment project, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report to the Estimates Committee on December 1 st , 2025 outlining options to fund a municipal contribution to the Lansdowne Children’s Centre redevelo

Amendment THAT staff investigate and report back by Q1 2026 on the feasibility of a Bylaw and any other appropriate measures that: regulate the use of public spaces for the distribution of food, clothing, and other donations; encourage partnerships between private individuals/organizations and established agencies to ensure coordinated and sustainable support; prioritize the safety of staff, volunteers, and recipients; protect recipients from hazards including inclement weather conditions and traffic; and provide a clear pathway to connect recipients to appropriate community services and organizations for long-term support and solutions. Recorded vote on amendment to 7.1.6: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary Amendment That Council respectfully requests that Mayor Davis terminate the appointment of the Deputy Mayor for External Relations effective immediately as it is not compliant with Section 284.6 of the municipal act being the section cited as his authority in the Mayoral Decision 08-2025. That should Mayor Davis deem he requires assistance to fulfil his duties that extends beyond the Mayor of the Month/Acting Mayor bylaw 163-2022. That he bring a request back to council for consideration. Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1.7: Yes (7) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Samwell No (3) Councillor Sless, Mayor Davis, and Councillor Caputo

THAT Committee of the Whole WAIVE solicitor client privilege Recorded vote on motion to waive privilege: Yes (5) Councillor Sless, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (5) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Hunt

THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 7.1.7 Deputy Mayor for External Relations Appointment, 2025-562 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Recorded vote on motion to go in-camera: Yes (5) Councillor Sless, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Samwell No (5) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Caputo

WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are responsible for organizing and administering municipal and school board elections every four years, as mandated under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 ; and WHEREAS local schools are traditionally among the most convenient, accessible, and familiar polling locations for voters in all communities; and WHEREAS schools offer important accessibility features such as level entrances, parking, and public visibility that make them ideal polling stations, particularly for seniors, parents, and persons with disabilities; and WHEREAS the use of schools as polling locations can lead to increased costs with regards to ensuring the safety and security of students; and WHEREAS many municipalities face challenges securing suitable and accessible alternative voting locations, resulting in increased costs and reduced accessibility for voters; and WHEREAS the Municipal Elections Act provides that school boards shall provide their facilities free of charge for the Municipal and School board elections; and WHEREAS holding a province-wide Professional Activity (P.A.) Day for all publicly funded schools on municipal election day would alleviate concerns from school administrators for voting purposes while maintaining student safety; and WHEREAS this coordinated approach would enhance voter convenience, improve accessibility, and help strengthen civic engagement and democratic participation by allowing electors to vote at their local schools without disrup

WHEREAS food security and access to fresh, healthy produce is a priority for the City of Brantford, and the City has declared a local Food Insecurity Emergency and endorsed the Food Security Community Action Plan to guide long-term, collaborative solutions; and WHEREAS modular vertical farming technology has emerged as a proven and innovative solution to grow vegetables and leafy greens locally, year-round, regardless of weather conditions, with benefits for food access, climate resilience, education, and community health; and WHEREAS companies such as GROWCER currently provide modular vertical farm units to municipalities and community partners across Canada, including the City of Kingston; and WHEREAS the Brant Food System Coalition and its network of community partners continue to play a key role in addressing food insecurity and advancing food system solutions in Brantford; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff BE DIRECTED to consult with the Brant Food System Coalition and other relevant community stakeholders on the feasibility of introducing a modular vertical farm system in Brantford to support year-round access to fresh, locally grown vegetables and leafy greens; Staff BE DIRECTED to review and report back by the end of Q1 2026 on: The capital and ongoing operating costs associated with acquiring and maintaining a modular vertical farm unit; The potential economic, social, environmental, and public health benefits of such an initiative; A full cost-benefit analysi

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

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent Items (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 7.1 Items for Consideration 7.1.3 Greyfields CIP Tax Increment Grant Application for 395 Park Road North [Financial Impact: $1,493,584], 2025-439 A. THAT Report 2025-439, Greyfields CIP Tax Increment Grant Application for 395 Park Road North, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the Property Tax Increment Grant Application from Coletara Development – 395 Park Holdings Inc. for 395 Park Road North, estimated to be a total of $1,493,584 over a maximum of ten (10) years, BE APPROVED in accordance with the terms of the Greyfields Community Improvement Plan. Recorded vote on item 7.1.3: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

Amendment That Council respectfully requests that Mayor Davis terminate the appointment of the Deputy Mayor for External Relations effective immediately as it is not compliant with Section 284.6 of the municipal act being the section cited as his authority in the Mayoral Decision 08-2025. That should Mayor Davis deem he requires assistance to fulfil his duties that extends beyond the Mayor of the Month/Acting Mayor bylaw 163-2022. That he bring a request back to council for consideration. Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1.7: Yes (7): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (3): Mayor Davis, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Sless

THAT Committee of the Whole WAIVE solicitor client privilege Recorded vote on motion to waive privilege: Yes (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, and Councillor Samwell No (5): Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 7.1.7 Deputy Mayor for External Relations Appointment, 2025-562 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Recorded vote on motion to go in-camera: Yes (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (5): Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Hunt

WHEREAS accessible parking is instrumental in enabling residents to have equal access to work, shopping and leisure; and WHEREAS users of accessible parking may have differing needs relating to the nature of their disability; and WHEREAS legislation is in place to permit discernment of accessible parking to allow for wheelchair-user-specific 11 designations in locations with multiple accessible parking spaces on private and public property NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report that outlines the current regulations regarding accessible parking and REPORT BACK to Council in Q2 of 2026; and THAT the report BE CIRCULATED to the Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee. Recorded vote on item 8.1: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are responsible for organizing and administering municipal and school board elections every four years, as mandated under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996; and WHEREAS local schools are traditionally among the most convenient, accessible, and familiar polling locations for voters in all communities; and WHEREAS schools offer important accessibility features such as level entrances, parking, and public visibility that make them ideal polling stations, particularly for seniors, parents, and persons with disabilities; and WHEREAS the use of schools as polling locations can lead to increased costs with regards to ensuring the safety and security of students; and 12 WHEREAS many municipalities face challenges securing suitable and accessible alternative voting locations, resulting in increased costs and reduced accessibility for voters; and WHEREAS the Municipal Elections Act provides that school boards shall provide their facilities free of charge for the Municipal and School board elections; and WHEREAS holding a province-wide Professional Activity (P.A.) Day for all publicly funded schools on municipal election day would alleviate concerns from school administrators for voting purposes while maintaining student safety; and WHEREAS this coordinated approach would enhance voter convenience, improve accessibility, and help strengthen civic engagement and democratic participation by allowing electors to vote at their local schools without disr