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 (13 motions)
10 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, 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 Board Report 2025-207, 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation BE RECEIVED; and THAT the unaudited financial statements of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation, as at December 31, 2024, BE ADOPTED; and THAT the financial records of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation (LHC) CONTINUE to form part of the City’s overall external audit in lieu of the LHC’s own external audit; and THAT The Corporation of the City of Brantford, as the sole Shareholder of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation, CONSENT to the exemption from the requirement to appoint an auditor for the financial year of the Corporation ending December 31, 2025, pursuant to Section 148 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario); and THAT the following persons BE APPOINTED to the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a term to expire at the close of the next Annual General Meeting: City Mayor Davis; City Councillor Sicoli; City Councillor Sless; City Councillor McCreary; City Councillor Carpenter; City Councillor Samwell; County Mayor Bailey; County Councillor Oakley; County Councillor Bell; County Councillor Miller; County Councillor Howes; and County Councillor Garneau. THAT the following incumbents, having been appointed as Officers of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation by the Directors, BE RATIFIED in the respective positions listed: President: City Mayor Vice-President: Chair of Social
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 9.1 – Brantford Pride Month – June 2025 9.2 – Building Safety Month – May 2025 & Recognition of 50 Years of the Ontario Building Code 9.3 – National Indigenous History Month – June 2025 9.4 – Seniors Month – June 2025 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
WHEREAS June is Seniors Month in the Province of Ontario; and WHEREAS Age-Friendly Community planning was adopted as a fundamental strategic action to ensure a high quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS social inclusion, social participation and civic engagement were identified as priorities in Healthy Aging: the City of Brantford’s Age-Friendly Strategy; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford and community partners celebrate Seniors Month by launching the Healthy Aging Passport, offering free activities aimed at increasing social participation, promoting health and wellness, and highlighting new and existing programs and activities for older adults within the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS Sunday, June 1, 2025 is Intergenerational Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the month of June is Seniors Month in Ontario; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford continues to work collaboratively with a number of community partners including the Grand River Council on Aging, Canadian Association of Retired Persons, Brant Elder Abuse Awareness Committee. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford PROCLAIM June as Seniors Month and celebrates strong community partnerships that support the City of Brantford as an Age-Friendly Community. 10. Presentations/Delegations 10.1 Krista Cabral Krista Cabral appeared before Council, spoke to Item 13.2.8 – Community Mural in Memory of Loved Ones
Moved by Councillor Caputo
Lost
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for May 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, 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 all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 13.2 Committee of the Whole - Combined Report #2025-05-13 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 05.13.25 COMBINED COW REPORT.pdf 2. Memo Follow-up questions for 2024 Economic Year in Review.pdf 3. Memo Memorial Bench at Victoria Park - 2025-308.pdf 13.2.8 Community Mural in Memory of Loved Ones
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Lost
THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. BY-LAW PREAMBLE 50-2025 To amend By-law No. 124-2024, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures in the City of Brantford (2025-242) (Planning Committee Report #2025-05-15) 51-2025 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Notice of Motion) (Combined Committee of the Whole Report #2025-05-13) 52-2025 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Public Works Policy – 021 Amendment of Parking Regulations) 53-2025 By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford - Accessible Zones (Public Works Policy – 021 Amendment of Parking Regulations) 54-2025 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford – Pedestrian Crossovers (Public Works Policy – 029 Traffic Regulations) 55-2025 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford – Community Safety Zones (Public Works Policy – 029 Traffic Regulations) 56-2025 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford – Speed Regulation (Public Works Policy – 029 Traffic Regulations) 57-2025 By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford – Fire Route on Private Property (Public Works Policy – 029 Traffic Regulations) 58-2025 By
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all 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 Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Carried
A. THAT Board Report 2025-207, 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the unaudited financial statements of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation, as at December 31, 2024, BE ADOPTED; and C. THAT the financial records of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation (LHC) CONTINUE to form part of the City’s overall external audit in lieu of the LHC’s own external audit; and D. THAT The Corporation of the City of Brantford, as the sole Shareholder of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation, CONSENT to the exemption from the requirement to appoint an 8 auditor for the financial year of the Corporation ending December 31, 2025, pursuant to Section 148 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario); and E. THAT the following persons BE APPOINTED to the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a term to expire at the close of the next Annual General Meeting: i. City Mayor Davis; ii. City Councillor Sicoli; iii. City Councillor Sless; iv. City Councillor McCreary; v. City Councillor Carpenter; vi. City Councillor Samwell; vii. County Mayor Bailey; viii. County Councillor Oakley; ix. County Councillor Bell; x. County Councillor Miller; xi. County Councillor Howes; and xii. County Councillor Garneau. F. THAT the following incumbents, having been appointed as Officers of the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation by the Directors, BE RATIFIED in the respective po
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 9.1 – Brantford Pride Month – June 2025 9.2 – Building Safety Month – May 2025 & Recognition of 50 Years of the Ontario Building Code 9.3 – National Indigenous History Month – June 2025 10 9.4 – Seniors Month – June 2025 Recorded vote on the Proclamations: 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 Sicoli, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for May 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: 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 Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 12.1 City Council – April 29, 2025 Recorded vote on the minutes: 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 Councillor Martin
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
15 THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 13. Committee Reports 13.2 Committee of the Whole - Combined Report #2025-05-13 13.2.8 Community Mural in Memory of Loved Ones
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli