Committee of the Whole - Operations

WHEREAS first responders, including police, fire, and paramedic services, are often required to make rapid decisions when responding to emergency calls; and WHEREAS vulnerable persons and persons with disabilities may have unique needs that affect communication, mobility, behaviour, medical care, or emergency response requirements; and WHEREAS vulnerable persons may include, but are not limited to, individuals living with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, acquired brain injuries, cognitive impairments, mental health conditions, communication challenges, mobility limitations, or complex medical conditions; and WHEREAS advance knowledge of relevant information can improve communication, enhance safety, reduce misunderstandings, and assist first responders in delivering effective and appropriate emergency services; and WHEREAS a voluntary Address Alert Program would allow residents, family members, caregivers, or legal guardians to provide important information that could be securely associated with an address and made available to authorized emergency responders when responding to calls for service; and WHEREAS participation in such a program would be voluntary and subject to appropriate privacy protections and compliance with applicable provincial and federal privacy legislation; and WHEREAS municipalities and emergency service agencies across Canada have implemented similar programs to support vulnerable residents and improve

THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to the following: THAT the review include consideration of permitting only Ontario-defined Class 1 power assisted bicycles (no throttle) that: Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor VanTilborg

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent Items (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 Items for Consideration 6.1.1 2027 Brantford 150 Celebration [Financial Impact $200,000.00], 2026-205 1. Brantford 150 Celebration - 2026-205(1).pdf That Report 2027 Brantford 150 Celebration 2026-205 BE RECEIVED; and That City Council APPROVE the Action Plan as outlined in the Analysis section of this report; and THAT the cost of the Brantford 150 Celebration in the amount of $200,000 BE FUNDED from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558). Recorded vote on item 6.1.1: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS Mary Welsh was the driver in the creation of the Brant Waterways Foundation in 1988; and WHEREAS the Brant Waterways Foundation objective is to provide funding assistance for projects that preserve, protect, restore and improve the natural resources of the Grand River its tributaries, related bodies of water and adjacent lands within the City of Brantford, the County of Brant and the Six Nations of the Grand River; and WHEREAS the Brant Waterways Foundation has contributed over $5 million to local organizations and municipalities to meet its objectives; and WHEREAS Mary Welsh was a tireless supporter of projects that contribute to the health and enjoyment of the Grand River Watershed; and WHEREAS Mary Welsh has made significant contributions to and has led much of the trail development in the City of Brantford and the County of Brant that resulted in Brantford being a major hub for trails in southwestern Ontario, and WHEREAS Mary Welsh spearheaded the development of boat launches in Glen Morris and Paris, and WHEREAS Mary Welsh’s executors have provided approval to the City to proceed with this request. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The new boat launch being constructed where D’Aubigny Creek enters the Grand River BE RENAMED “The Mary Welsh D’Aubigny Creek Boat Launch” Recorded vote on item 7.2: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillo

THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell

Amendment THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to the following: THAT the review include consideration of permitting only Ontario- defined Class 1 power assisted bicycles (no throttle) that: Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Samwell 9 No (1): Councillor VanTilborg