City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – 2026 International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026 8.2 – International Long COVID Awareness Day – March 15 2026 8.3 – Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2026 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for February 2026 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT Item 12.2.3 BE AMENDED by add a new D and E , the old D becomes F, and amend Q4 2026 to Q2 2026 in clause C. D. THAT Economic Development staff BE DIRECTED to explore opportunities in consultation with the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association and the Brantford Home Builders Association to implement a Development Charges Deferral Program and/or installment program, tied to construction milestones, specifically to accelerate the construction of purpose-built rentals and REPORT BACK by Q2 of 2026, and E. That the City of Brantford advocate to the Province of Ontario for: Greater flexibility within Development Charges legislation; Financial tools or funding to offset municipal incentives; and Expanded support for purpose-built rental housing in mid-sized municipalities; and Recorded vote on the amendment: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

Amendment THAT the Parkette Stage in Downtown Brantford BE NAMED “Market Street Stage." Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (5) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Samwell No (5) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo

Amendment THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to engage the Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee at their March meeting to develop a shortlist of names for the stage for additional public consultation, including Brant Historical Society, and REPORT BACK to Brantford’s City Council with results in Q2 2026 Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Sicoli

D. THAT, notwithstanding clause C, the first Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Value for Money audit shall be directed to the City’s Development Charges program, including but not limited to: the calculation, collection, and administration of development charges; the allocation, reserve funds, and expenditures of development charge revenues; compliance with the Development Charges Act, 1997, and associated regulations; and an assessment of transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money in supporting growth-related infrastructure and services. E.THAT staff report back to Council with the findings of the audit, including any recommendations for policy, procedural, or financial improvements by Q2. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (3) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell No (7) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Caputo

THAT Councillor Martin BE APPOINTED to the Grand Erie Public Health Board of Health. Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Carpenter

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – 2026 International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026 8.2 – International Long COVID Awareness Day – March 15 2026 8.3 – Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2026 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for February 2026 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

Amendment THAT Item 12.2.3 BE AMENDED by add a new D and E , the old D becomes F, and amend Q4 2026 to Q2 2026 in clause C. D. THAT Economic Development staff BE DIRECTED to explore opportunities in consultation with the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association and the Brantford Home Builders Association to implement a Development Charges Deferral Program and/or installment program, tied to construction milestones, specifically to accelerate the construction of purpose-built rentals and REPORT BACK by Q2 of 2026, and 18 E. That the City of Brantford advocate to the Province of Ontario for: Greater flexibility within Development Charges legislation; Financial tools or funding to offset municipal incentives; and Expanded support for purpose-built rental housing in mid-sized municipalities; and Recorded vote on the amendment: Yes (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

Amendment THAT the Parkette Stage in Downtown Brantford BE NAMED “Market Street Stage." Recorded vote on amendment: 19 Yes (5): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (5): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, and Councillor McCreary

Amendment D. THAT, notwithstanding clause C, the first Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Value for Money audit shall be directed to the City’s Development Charges program, including but not limited to: 21 i. the calculation, collection, and administration of development charges; ii. the allocation, reserve funds, and expenditures of development charge revenues; iii. compliance with the Development Charges Act, 1997, and associated regulations; and iv. an assessment of transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money in supporting growth-related infrastructure and services. E.THAT staff report back to Council with the findings of the audit, including any recommendations for policy, procedural, or financial improvements by Q2. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (3): Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell No (7): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT Councillor Martin BE APPOINTED to the Grand Erie Public Health Board of Health. Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (9): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Carpenter 22

BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 7-2026 Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 4 to the City of Brantford Downtown Community Improvement Plan (2026-16) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-02-10) 8-2026 Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 2 to the City of Brantford Greyfields Community Improvement Plan (2026-16) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-02-10) 9-2026 Being a By-law to Repeal and Replace by-law 106-2017 and Govern the Issuance of Notices of Trespass (2026-50) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-02-10) 10-2026 Being a By-law to amend By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2024-2027. (2025-542) (Special City Council 2026-01-21) 11-2026 Being a By-law to authorize the 687 Colborne St – New Affordable Housing Project and to make provision for the financing of the foregoing. (2025-542) (Special City Council 2026-01-21) 12-2026 Being a By-law to authorize the Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization and Renewal Project and to make provision for the financing of the foregoing. (2025-542) (Special City Council 2026-01-21) 13-2026 Being a By-law to amend By-Law No. 09-2022, Being a By- law to authorize the Updated Accommodation Strategy 2020 - Earl Ave Redevelopment Project and to make provision for the financing of the foregoing. (2025-542) (Special City Council 2026-01-21) 23 14-2026 Being a By-law to authorize