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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 (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS more than 50,000 Canadians have died as a result of opioid overdoses between January 2016 – September 2024; and WHEREAS Brantford-Brant’s rate of drug overdose deaths remain above the provincial average, with 418 Brantford-Brant residents having died as a result of drug overdoses (primarily opioid-related) between 2017- 2024; and WHEREAS there were 56 suspected drug-related deaths reported in 2024; and WHEREAS remembering the individuals, families, and communities impacted by these drug-related deaths is critical to reduce stigma, facilitate healing, and combat the opioid epidemic; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the value of community-created art in public places that brings people together to address local issues and strengthen community pride; and WHEREAS local community members have expressed an interest in creating a community mural to memorialize loved ones who

McCreary THAT item 8.2 BE

McCreary THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent Items (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 7.1 Items for Consideration 7.1.1 2024 Economic Year-in-Review [Financial Impact: None], 2025-254 1. 2024 Economic Year in Review - 2025-254.pdf 2. Appendix B - Brantford Year In Review 2024.pdf THAT Report 2025-254, titled 2024 Economic Year-in-Review, BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on item 7.1.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS there is high demand for on-street parking in residential subdivisions; WHEREAS prohibiting vehicles from parking within one (1) metre of a driveway reduces the availability of on-street parking; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED: THAT Section 6(b) of Parking By-law 144-88 which pertains to “General Stopping and Parking Regulations” BE REPEALED as follows: (b) in front of, or within one (1) metre of a public or private driveway; and THAT Section 6(b) of Parking By-law 144-88 which pertains to “General Stopping and Parking Regulations” BE AMENDED to provide the following: (b) in front of, or within fifty (50) centimetres of a driveway to residential premises having not more than three (3) dwelling units, or in front of or within one (1) metre of any other public or private driveway. Recorded vote on item 8.3: Yes (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (2) Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Martin

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 (9): Councillor Sicoli, 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 7.1.1 2024 Economic Year-in-Review [Financial Impact: None], 2025- 254 THAT Report 2025-254, titled 2024 Economic Year-in- Review, BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on item 7.1.1: Yes (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

WHEREAS Communities in Bloom is a non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and community beautification across Canada through friendly challenge and competition; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford has an impressive history with Communities in Bloom being the National Champion in 2002 and after a lengthy hiatus from competing, achieved 4 Blooms in 2024 as well as received the Ontario criteria award winner for horticulture; and WHEREAS the 2024 Communities in Bloom judges expressed that our horticulture displays are truly unique, and that people would travel a great distance to enjoy what Brantford has to offer; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford is proud to have a rich tradition of horticultural excellence with more than 180 floral gardens plus many other floral works of art; and 8 WHEREAS the City of Brantford staff demonstrate excellence through their skills, artistic design, creativity, and dedication to their professions; and WHEREAS participating in Communities in Bloom provides the opportunity for many corporate departments to collaborate and work together to highlight our community in a positive way; and WHEREAS citizens of Brantford are proud of their City’s horticulture beauty and demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS a beautiful environment contributes to the overall quality of life of Brantford residents; and WHEREAS the registration cost to participate in 2025, which covers the cost of admin