Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated: Yes (9): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

WHEREAS a Town Hall meeting, hosted by Councillors of Ward 4 was held on Monday June 23, 2025, to discuss recommendations and actions taken to address ongoing concerns from local businesses regarding break-ins, theft and vandalism; and WHEREAS Ward 4 businesses owners were invited to share their experiences and contribute to identifying actionable steps to theft concerns and help identify steps to foster a safer and more secure environment for businesses in Brantford; and 7 WHEREAS staff from the City of Brantford Bylaw & Security Department and representatives from Brantford Police Services provided presentations outlining current measures and actionable recommendations; and WHEREAS business owners in attendance requested that a formal letter be drafted advocating for the transition of the municipal scrap metal bylaw into a provincial statute, to be addressed to MPP Will Bouma, Attorney General of Ontario Doug Downey, MP Larry Brock and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Sean Fraser; and WHEREAS business owners further requested that the letter include a call to strengthen the bail system to better protect communities by ensuring repeat offenders are not prematurely released; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT City Council DIRECT Staff to prepare a formal advocacy letter to MPP Will Bouma, Attorney General of Ontario Doug Downey, MP Larry Brock and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Sean Fraser, recommending the transition of the municipal

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent Items (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were placed on the floor and voted on individually as follows: 7. Items for Consideration/Consent 7.1 Items for Consideration 7.1.2 Demolition of Detached Garage and Potential Remedies to the Designated Dwelling at 135 Sydenham Street, a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act [Financial Impact-None], 2025-393 -

Amendment: THAT the following BE ADDED to item 7.1.3: C.THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby: i. ENDORSE AMO’s submission to the Standing Committee on the Interior titled “Unleash your Economy by Protecting Communities” sent May 26, 2025 requesting the province to include municipalities in the development of the regulatory framework to implement Special Economic Zones; and ii. OPPOSE the provisions contained in Bill 5 that would reduce the environmental protections, override municipal planning authority, or prevent good faith consultation with indigenous communities; and iii. Encourage the Province to support responsible housing and infrastructure growth through environmentally sound policies, local planning tools, and projects that protect sensitive wildlife and natural resources; and iv. Respectfully REQUESTS that Bill 5 - Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 be repealed and consultation with municipal organizations such as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Rural Ontario Municipal Association be prioritized for the creation of legislation that would accomplish shared goals between both levels of government as equal partners; and D. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to send a copy of this resolution to Honourable Doug Ford; Premier of Ontario, The 10 Honourable Rob Flack; Minister of Municipal Affairs, The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation of Ontario

WHEREAS municipal governance plays a vital role in the well- being, development, and effective representation of the citizens of Brantford; and WHEREAS ensuring that prospective City Councillors are well- informed and prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of public office is essential to the continued success and accountability of municipal government; and WHEREAS offering structured training and planning opportunities prior to the commencement of formal duties encourages transparency, diversity, and civic engagement; 13 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. The Council of the City of Brantford supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive Pre-Candidacy Training and Orientation Program for individuals interested in running for City Council in future municipal elections. B. The program shall include, but not be limited to: i. An overview of municipal government structure and responsibilities; ii. Roles and ethical obligations of elected officials; iii. Budgetary processes and financial oversight; iv. Strategic planning and policy development; v. Public engagement and communication protocols; vi. Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in municipal leadership. C. City staff BE DIRECTED to collaborate with relevant municipal associations (e.g., AMO Association of Municipalities of Ontario), current members of Council, community stakeholders, and educational institutions to design and deliver this program. D. The Clerk’s Office BE TASKED with preparing a r

WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Brantford entered into a residential subdivision agreement with King & Benton Redevelopment Corp. on September 19, 2020, pertaining to the lands located west of Parkside Drive, between Burwell Street and Dufferin Avenue, in accordance with M-Plan 2M-1958; AND WHEREAS King and Benton Redevelopment Corp. have since sold the property to Schuit Homes Inc.; AND WHEREAS the subdivision agreement includes the requirement for the Owner to construct sidewalks along all frontages, connecting to the existing sidewalk on Burwell Street no later than the fifth anniversary of the date of approval of the final plan (October 2025); AND WHEREAS a request from the residents living on the west side of Parkside Drive has been brought forward to this portion of sidewalk from the subdivision agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City staff BE DIRECTED as follows: A. Initiate an amendment to the subdivision agreement to remove the requirement for sidewalk construction; B. Revise the associated engineering drawings to reflect the elimination of the sidewalk; and C. Adjust the financial securities accordingly to account for the reduced scope of work. Recorded vote on item 8.2: Yes (8): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg 15 No (1): Councillor Carpenter