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 (8 motions)
4 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
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 purposes: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT section 15.12.5 (c) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide Barbara Sutherland an additional 5 minutes to provide their comments and answer questions from the Committee. Recorded vote on the waiving of rules: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Martin
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg · Opposed (1): Councillor Martin
WHEREAS the Municipal Act serves as the primary legislative framework to govern the operations of municipalities and outline responsibilities, including the management and oversight of local boards such as the Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area (DBBIA); and WHEREAS the DBBIA works to enhance the downtown, promote local business, and improve the overall economy of the community; and WHEREAS the Municipal Act lacks clarity regarding the operations and additional funding mechanisms of Downtown Business Improvement Areas; and WHEREAS the funding for the DBBIA is derived from levies and assessments imposed on businesses within the district; and WHEREAS the Board of Management meeting of the DBBIA at its August 8, 2024, meeting passed a resolution requesting City Council to support a review of the Municipal Act to better address the needs and operations of Business Improvement Areas. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the Corporation of the City of Brantford ENDORSES a review of the current Municipal Act by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing towards an Act that provides more clarity and recognizes that Business Improvement Areas are Local Boards of Council that raise funds independent of the Municipal Taxes, for the betterment of our local business community and the community as a whole; and B. THAT the Corporation of the City of Brantford SUPPORTS a review of the current Municipal Act as it pertains to the Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area (DBBIA
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Mayor Davis
Carried
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT the following clause BE ADDED: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to stop all consultations and activities related to the Heritage Conservation Districts project as outlined in Staff Report 2024-464. Recorded vote on the amendment: Yes (3): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Martin No (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Martin
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin · Opposed (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT Item 8.1 - Designation of 40 Richmond Street, the former Victoria School, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act., 2024- 557, BE
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Lost
In favour (5): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt · Opposed (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
Recorded vote on item 8.2: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Mayor Davis
Lost
In favour (5): Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Van Tilborg · Opposed (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Samwell
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford requires an owner or applicant to submit a Plan of Condominium application when a property owner wishes to convert rental apartments to condominium ownership; and WHEREAS the owner made an application for a Plan of Condominium (Conversion) on June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS an increase to Planning Fees took effect on May 1, 2024, resulting in additional $12,390.00 being applied to the Plan of Condominium application fee; and WHEREAS the applicant would have made the application prior to May 1, 2024 were it not for factors outside of their control. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council REFUND a total $12,390.00, which represents the difference in the application fee in effect prior to May 1, 2024. Recorded vote on item 8.3: Yes (4): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, and Councillor McCreary No (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Lost
In favour (4): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary · Opposed (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg