City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – World Autism Awareness Month – April 2026 8.2 – Khalsa Day of Celebration – April 13, 2026 8.3 – National Volunteer Week – April 19-25, 2026 8.4 – Earth Week – April 19-25, 2026 8.5 – National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2026 8.6 – Brantford Youth Week- May 1-7,2026 8.7 – Youth Sport Appreciation Week – April 13-20, 2026 8.8 – Sports Awards and Recognition Celebration – April 18, 2026 Recorded vote on all Proclamations: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

WHEREAS The City of Brantford is strongly committed to a safe and healthy workplace to ensure that it's workers are safe while on the job; and WHEREAS The Federal and Provincial governments recognize April 28 as the Day of Mourning to provide citizens, businesses and municipalities with the opportunity to remember and mourn workers who have

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

McCreary THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – February 24, 2026 11.2 Special City Council – March 3, 2026 11.3 Special City Council – March 10, 2026 11.4 Special City Council – Private and Confidential – March 10, 2026 Recorded vote on City Council Minutes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

McCreary THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.5 John Noble Home Committee of Management – December 17, 2025 11.6 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential – December 17, 2025 11.7 John Noble Home Committee of Management – February 11, 2026 Recorded vote on John Noble Home Minutes: Yes (8) Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell Conflict (1) Councillor Sless

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2026-03-03 1. 03.03.26 COW-OPS REPORT.pdf 2. Memo Response - Powerline Road Widening EA Update - 2026-172.pdf 12.1.1 Powerline Road Transportation Capacity Environmental Assessment – Preferred Alternative [Financial Impact - None], 2026-65 THAT Report 2026-65 titled “Powerline Road Transportation Capacity Environmental Assessment – Preferred Alternative” BE RECEIVED; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to issue notice of completion and initiate the 30-day public review period. Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

to Clause E: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to dispose of the structure on the property as they see fit. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Samwell No (2) Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo

Amendment: THAT the direction for staff to demolish the structure on the property following closing BE

Referral: Refer to Staff to bring back a report in one cycle. Recorded vote on referral: Yes (2) Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo No (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Samwell

20-2026 Being a by-law to appoint a member of Council to a Board (2026-125) (City Council Urgent Report 02-24-26) 21-2026 Being a by-law to Adopt the City of Brantford Economic Development Community Improvement Plan (2026-151) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-03-10) 22-2026 Being a by-law to Designate the City of Brantford Economic Development Community Improvement Project Area (2026-151) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-03-10) 23-2026 Being a by-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by amending Corporate Policy – 010 (Delegation of Authority) respecting appointment of members to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (2026-156) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-03-10) 24-2026 Being a By-law to Delegate Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer During Restricted Periods (2026-103) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-03-10) 25-2026 By-law to repeal and replace By-law No. 135-2006, a By-law to authorize a Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. (2026-11) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-03-10) 26-2026 Being a by-law to amend bylaw 4-2026 regulate vacant buildings (2026-46) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-03-10) 27-2026 Being a by-law to amend Chapter 206 (2026-159) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-03-10) 28-2026 Being a by-law to amend cha

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for March 2026 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: 23 Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – February 24, 2026 11.2 Special City Council – March 3, 2026 11.3 Special City Council – March 10, 2026 11.4 Special City Council – Private and Confidential – March 10, 2026 Recorded vote on City Council Minutes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.5 John Noble Home Committee of Management – December 17, 2025 11.6 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential – December 17, 2025 11.7 John Noble Home Committee of Management – February 11, 2026 24 Recorded vote on John Noble Home Minutes: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg Conflict (1): Councillor Sless

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2026-03-03 12.1.1 Powerline Road Transportation Capacity Environmental Assessment – Preferred Alternative [Financial Impact - None], 2026-65 A. THAT Report 2026-65 titled “Powerline Road Transportation Capacity Environmental Assessment – Preferred Alternative” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to issue notice of completion and initiate the 30-day public review period. Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

Amendment to the Amendment: Add to Clause E: including exploring the opportunity to offer the structure to a willing buyer or transferee to be relocated at their expense to a lot owned by the buyer or transferee 29 Recorded vote on the amendment to the amendment: Yes (6): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Hunt

Amendment to Clause E: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to dispose of the structure on the property as they see fit. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (2): Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo

Referral: Refer to Staff to bring back a report in one cycle. Recorded vote on referral: Yes (2): Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo No (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg