Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Supervised Parenting Awareness Month - May 2023 8.2 – Emergency Preparedness Week - May 7 - 13, 2023 8.3 – Apraxia Awareness Day - May 14, 2023 8.4 – Building Safety Month - May 2023 8.5 – Huntington Disease Awareness Month - May 2023 8.6 – Asian Heritage Month - May 2023 8.7 – Public Works Week - May 21 - 27, 2023 8.8 – Hayley Wickenheiser Day - May 23, 2023 8.9 – Jewish Heritage Month - May 2023 8.10 – Multiple Sclerosis Awareness - May 2023 YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for April 2023 BE RECEIVED. YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – March 28, 2023; and THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.2 John Noble Home Committee of Management – April 12, 2023 11.3 John Noble Home Committee of Management – Private and Confidential – April 12, 2023 YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
McCreary Clause Ci YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Sless
Carried
to change closing time to 9:00 p.m. YES: (7) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell NO: (3) Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Sicoli
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo Amendment
Carried
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. 1st and 2nd Reading - all by-laws not separated YES: (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 2 Recorded vote on all items not separated: YES: (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 Supervised Parenting Awareness Month - May 2023 WHEREAS Dalhousie Place Supervised Access has been an important part of this community for the past 29 years; and WHEREAS Dalhousie Place Supervised Access has supported families in Brantford through custody, access and divorce and exists to provide safe visitation/exchange centres; and WHEREAS Dalhousie Place Supervised Access funded by the Ministry of the Children, Community and Social Services has become known Provincially, Nationally and Internationally as a safe, child focused centre; and WHEREAS the Orange Ribbon Campaign is being held in May to raise awareness about the need and impact of Supervised Visitation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby PROCLAIMS the month of May as “Supervised Parenting Awareness Month” in the City of Brantford. 8.2 Emergency Preparedness Week - May 7 - 13, 2023 WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in Ontario; and WHEREAS the goal of this year’s Emergency Preparedness Week theme, “A Safe, Practiced and Prepared Ontario”, is to raise community awareness regarding the need to practice and prepare for the possibility of an emergency including the benefits of individuals and families reviewing what they will do in an emergency and building a 72-hour emergency kit; and WHEREAS Emergency Preparedness Week encourages residents to reach out to family,
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for April 2023 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on the Clerk’s Report on Communications: YES: (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – March 28, 2023; and 24 THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.2 John Noble Home Committee of Management – April 12, 2023 11.3 John Noble Home Committee of Management – Private and Confidential – April 12, 2023 Recorded vote on all minutes: YES: (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
25 THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to include the following conditions as “appendix 2” of the amended lease agreement: 1. With the exception of the operation of “ShackBar”, (occupying no more than 1000 square feet) and the existing parking facility, no other active or passive use of the lower gardens will be permitted. 2. The use of the lower gardens parking facility will be available to the general public, and no exception will be made to provide parking solely for “ShackBar” patrons. 3. The hours of operation for “Shackbar” shall be as follows: i. Opening to customers no earlier than 0900H ii. Closing to customers no later than 2000H 4. City staff will lock the gate at 2000H. 5. Deliveries will be received during hours of operation only. 6. No amplified music, voice, performance nor activity noise will be permitted. Use of a generator is restricted to: i. A maximum of 50 decibels, proof of which will be provided ii. Operation only during the specified hours of operation 7. The tenant will be responsible for remediation of any damage to the natural environment at the conclusion of the operation of “ShackBar”. 8. The use of insecticides and herbicides is prohibited. 9. Security cameras and area lighting may not be directed towards homes adjacent to the property. 10. The terms and conditions of the lease will form part of any sublease to “ShackBar” 11. The tenant will be responsible for enforcement of the conditions of the sublease. 12. Following a second occurrence of violation of t
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Caputo
THAT Clause Ci BE STRUCK. Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 12.6.2: YES: (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor McCreary
THAT the closing time BE AMENDED to 9:00 p.m. 27 Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 12.6.2: YES: (7): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Samwell NO: (3): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW PREAMBLE 75-2023 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Letter of Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario relating to the 2022-2023 Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program (2023-226) (Finance Committee Report #2022-04-12) 2. Amended lease agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Incorporated (2023-261) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2022-04-18) 3. Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Intact Public Entities (IPE) regarding the 2023/2024 Corporate Insurance Policy (2023-308) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2023-04-18) 31 76-2023 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Ava Road Traffic Calming - Schedule 16 – Pedestrian Crossovers) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2023-04-04) 77-2023 By-law to amend by-law 70-2010, Being a By-law to adopt various policies of the City of Brantford and to create a Corporate Policy Manual, by adopting Finance Policy 017 – Multi-Year Budget Policy (2023-195) (Finance Committee Report #2022-04-1
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
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. 3rd Reading - all by-laws not separated YES: (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo