The Brantford Record

City Council

June 25, 2024

Who was there

Present (11): Gino Caputo, Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Linda Hunt, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, Mandy Samwell, Rose Sicoli, John Sless, Michael Sullivan, Brian Van Tilborg

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 (31 motions)

27 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

McCreary THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.7 ) 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 Martin
Carried
WHEREAS July 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the International Villages Cultural Festival in Brantford; and WHEREAS the Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival promotes diversity and the sharing of traditions through cultural displays, food and entertainment; and WHEREAS the Brantford International Villages draws visitors from outside the municipality while encouraging citizens of Brantford and Area to participate in this unique multi-cultural experience that instills excitement, awareness, education and cultural pride; and WHEREAS the goal for this year’s International Villages festival is to celebrate 50 years of "Bringing the World to Your Doorstep"; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby PROCLAIMS the July 3 - 6, 2024 as “International Villages Cultural Week” in the City of Brantford. Recorded vote on 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 Caputo, seconded by Councillor Sless
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 15.6.2(l) of the Procedure by-law BE WAIVED in order to provide for an additional 10 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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
THAT section 15.6.2(I) of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED in order to provide for an additional 5 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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 Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
​THAT Section 15.6.2(d)(i) 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to add a delegate past the 9:00 a.m. deadline. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
McCreary Deferral THAT the following BE
Moved by Councillor Carpenter
Deferred
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for June 2024 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 Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.7) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.4 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2024-06-11 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 06.11.24 COW-PA REPORT.pdf 12.4.1 2024-2027 City Grants Program [Financial Impact: None], 2024-45 - DEFERRAL THAT the following item BE
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Deferred
THAT Report 2024-361 Funding Recommendations for Cultural and Built Heritage Grant Program Applicants BE RECEIVED; THAT Canadian Military Heritage Museum BE FUNDED $43,048.00 for their 2024-2025 CMHM Air Quality and Preservation Improvement Project from the Cultural and Built Heritage Reserve (RF0570 ); THAT Woodland Cultural Centre BE FUNDED $41,837 for their 2024-2025 WCC Museum Building Plumbing Repair project from the Cultural and Built Heritage Reserve (RF0570 ); THAT staff BE DIRECTED to execute an agreement between the City of Brantford and both organizations to the satisfaction of the Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives; and THAT both organizations BE DIRECTED to submit a Final Report upon completion of their projects. Recorded vote on item 13.1: 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 Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
THAT Report 2024-414 entitled Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Canada Community-Building Fund 2024-2034 BE RECEIVED; and THAT the Municipal Funding Agreement between The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of Brantford relating to the 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund BE PLACED on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on item 13.2: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
​THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: THAT despite the concerns raised regarding the sale of the BSAR properties, but noting that the property known municipally as 18 Park Road South is vacant at this time, THAT Council approve the sale of property known municipally as 18 Park Road South and that a sales by-law in relation to the sale of this property BE PRESENTED to Council for consideration. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Caputo, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
THAT despite the concerns raised regarding the sale of the BSAR properties, but noting that the property known municipally as 18 Park Road South is vacant at this time, THAT Council approve the sale of property known municipally as 18 Park Road South and that a sales by-law in relation to the sale of this property BE PRESENTED to Council for consideration. Recorded vote on item 14.3: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Caputo, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 181 – Outside Unit for renewal of the Collective agreement to cover the period of April 2, 2023 to April 3, 2027. Recorded vote on item 14.2: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
THAT all by-laws having received a first and second reading BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on 3rd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Carpenter
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.7) 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 Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
THAT Section 15.6.2(l) of the Procedure by-law BE WAIVED in order to provide for an additional 10 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 20 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 Section 15.6.2(l) of the Procedure by-law BE WAIVED in order to provide for an additional 10 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 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 Samwell
Carried
THAT section 15.6.2(I) of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED in order to provide for an additional 5 minutes. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: 21 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 Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
THAT Section 15.6.2(d)(i) 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to add a delegate past the 9:00 a.m. deadline. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, 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 Sless
Carried
Deferral THAT the following BE
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Deferred
A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-04-24, submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. on behalf of Kennedy (Mount Pleasant) Inc., affecting the lands municipally known as 205-211 Mount Pleasant Road, to change the zoning to “holding - Residential Singles – Exception 21 Zone (h-R1-21)”, “holding – Residential Singles and Semis Exception 22 (h-R2- 22) Zone”, “holding - Residential Multiple Medium Density – Exceptions 10 and 11 Zones (h-RM2-10 and h-RM2-11)” and “Open Space 1 (OS1)”, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2024-304; and, B. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-05-24, submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. on behalf of Cachet Developments (Mount Pleasant) Inc., affecting the lands municipally known as 299 Mount Pleasant Road, to change the zoning to “Natural Heritage (NH) Zone”, “holding – Minor Institutional Exception 2 Zone (h-N2-2)”, “holding – Residential Singles – Exception 21 and 22 Zones (h-R1-21 and h-R1-22)”, “holding - Residential Multiple Medium Density – Exception 10 Zone (h-RM2-10)” “holding – Mixed Use Commercial Zone (h- C5)”, “Open Space 1 (OS1)” and Open Space 2 (OS2), BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2024-304; and, C. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-06-24, submitted by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. on behalf of 24 393 Mount Pleasant Inc. & 409 Mount Pleasant Inc., affecting the lands municipally
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan
Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for June 2024 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 Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 Special City Council – May 14, 2024 11.2 Special City Council - Private and Confidential – May 14, 2024 11.3 Special City Council – May 28, 2024 11.4 Special City Council - Private and Confidential – May 28, 2024 11.5 City Council – May 28, 2024 11.6 Special City Council – June 11, 2024 11.7 Special City Council - Private and Confidential – June 11, 2024 26 11.8 John Noble Home Committee of Management - June 12, 2024 Recorded vote on all 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
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.7) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12. Committee Reports 12.4 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2024- 06-11 12.4.1 2024-2027 City Grants Program [Financial Impact: None], 2024- 45 - DEFERRAL THAT the following item BE
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Deferred
Amendment THAT Clause C of Item 12.4.2 Various Corporate and Human Resources Policy Updates [Financial Impact: none], 2024-395 BE
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
A. THAT Report 2024-361 Funding Recommendations for Cultural and Built Heritage Grant Program Applicants BE RECEIVED; B. THAT Canadian Military Heritage Museum BE FUNDED $43,048.00 for their 2024-2025 CMHM Air Quality and Preservation Improvement Project from the Cultural and Built Heritage Reserve (RF0570); C. THAT Woodland Cultural Centre BE FUNDED $41,837 for their 2024-2025 WCC Museum Building Plumbing Repair project from the Cultural and Built Heritage Reserve (RF0570); D. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to execute an agreement between the City of Brantford and both organizations to the satisfaction of the Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives; and E. THAT both organizations BE DIRECTED to submit a Final Report upon completion of their projects. Recorded vote on item 13.1: 32 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 Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
A. THAT Report 2024-414 entitled Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Canada Community-Building Fund 2024-2034 BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the Municipal Funding Agreement between The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of Brantford relating to the 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund BE PLACED on the Signing By-law for execution by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on item 13.2: Yes (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
THAT Section 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: THAT despite the concerns raised regarding the sale of the BSAR properties, but noting that the property known municipally as 18 33 Park Road South is vacant at this time, THAT Council approve the sale of property known municipally as 18 Park Road South and that a sales by-law in relation to the sale of this property BE PRESENTED to Council for consideration. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Caputo, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
THAT Council RATIFY the settlement reached between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 181 – Outside Unit for renewal of the Collective agreement to cover the period of April 2, 2023 to April 3, 2027. 34 Recorded vote on item 14.2: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 79-2024 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Uplands Drive - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 80-2024 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Brighton Avenue - Schedule 11 – Alternate Side of Street Parking) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 81-2024 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Coachwood Road - Schedule 12 – Alternate Side of Street Parking) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 82-2024 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Pollard Street - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 83-2024 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Dante Crescent - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 36 84-2024 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By- law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (King Street – Schedule 10 – Parking – Restricted Time Limit) (Public Works P
Moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell
THAT all by-laws having received a first and second reading BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on 3rd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell No (1): Councillor Carpenter
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Caputo
Carried

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