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 items not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

18 THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival Week - July 3-July 8 Councillor Caputo read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS the Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival requests that the week of Wednesday, July 5 to and including Saturday, July 8, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as International Villages Cultural Festival Week by City Council; and WHEREAS the Festival showcases the proud heritage of its multicultural community through the participation of various ethnic Villages, helping to inform and enlighten the public about our diverse cultures, while helping to promote peace and harmony within the community and beyond by providing the public with the opportunity to learn about various ethnic cultures through cultural and historical displays, ethnic food, music, dance and by proudly wearing the national costume; and WHEREAS it provides our young people with an excellent opportunity to learn, get involved with and share their culture as ambassador for their village. The Village Ambassador is chosen by their Village to represent them at their own Village and various community events; and WHEREAS an Ambassador Social is held Sunday, June 11, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at the Polish Hal, 154 Pearl Street, Brantford. All participating villages will be represented and there will be food samplings from each village; and WHERE the Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival four day passport costs $10.00, allowing entrance to a

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for June 2023 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report for Communication: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council – May 23, 2023; 11.2 Special City Council – May 9, 2023 11.3 Special City Council – Private and Confidential – May 9, 2023 11.4 Special City Council – June 13, 2023 11.5 Special City Council – Private and Confidential – June 13, 2023 Recorded vote on all minutes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were separated and voted on individually: 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2023-06-06 12.1.1 Museum Funding Agreement with Brant Historical Society [Financial Impact: $46,347 annually for 3 years] ,2023-248 A. That Report No 2023-248 regarding a Museum Funding Agreement with Brant Historical Society BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE AUTHORIZED to execute a Museum Funding Agreement for the Community Cultural Investment; Program – Core Operating Grant stream with Brant Historical Society, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor or designate; and C. THAT the funding request of up to $46,347 annually (2023, 2024 and 2025) BE FUNDED by the Community Groups Reserve, as set out in Section 9.0 of Report No. 2023-248. Recorded vote on item 12.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg NO: (1): Councillor Carpenter

THAT item 12.1.13 BE

THAT Item 12.1.14 of the Committee of the Whole Operations report BE AMENDED by: i. STRIKING OUT the 4th, 5th and 6th WHEREAS Clauses; and ii. Combining the 2nd and 3rd WHEREAS Clauses and adding the words “and has been since; and iii. REPLACING the year 2029 to 2023 in Clauses B and C; and iv. STRIKING out the words history in the 7th WHEREAS Clause; and v. STRIKING out and REPLACING the word history in Clause A with uniqueness; Recorded vote on amendment: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT Clause B of Item 12.3.6 BE AMENDED by STRIKING OUT the following: “including the removal of Religious organizations or religious events/celebrations from the “not-endorsed criteria” Recorded vote on amendment: YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell NO: (4): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED in order to introduce a Notice of Motion as a resolution without prior notice or first being considered by Committee: WHEREAS sport at all levels provides significant quality of life benefits for both participants and spectators in the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford has the good fortune to play host to a number of current and future major sports teams; and WHEREAS these major sports teams provide high quality affordable entertainment to Brantford residents as well as instilling civic pride; and WHEREAS the continuation and success of our major sports teams is also important to residents of the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS maintaining positive and businesslike relationships with our major sports teams ensures retention of our existing teams and serves to attract new teams; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. A Major Sports Team Liaison Committee numbering a maximum of three (3) Councillors and comprised of: Councillor McCreary, 29 Councillor Carpenter and Councillor Sless (Mayor Davis ex-officio); and B. THAT the Major Sports Team Liaison Committee be supported by City staff as determined by the CAO; and C. THAT the term of the Committee BE ESTABLISHED for the duration of this term of Council with the mandate to: i. Create and maintain positive and ongoing business relationships with our major sports teams and to provide an avenue to take advantage of future opportunities to attract n

THAT Councillor Sicoli BE REMOVED from the Task Force: Recorded vote on removal of Councillor Sicoli: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg NO: (1): Councillor McCreary

THAT Councillor Sless BE REMOVED from the Task Force: Recorded vote on removal of Councillor Sless: YES: (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg NO: (4): Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Hunt

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW PREAMBLE 106-2023 By-law to declare and dedicate Part 2, Reference Plan 2R- 8430 City of Brantford, as part of the public highway, to be known as Shellard Lane (2023-380) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2023-06-06) 107-2023 Being a By-law to amend By-Law No. 8-2022, as previously amended Being a By-law to authorize the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project and to make provision for the financing of the foregoing (2023-415) (Finance Committee Report #2023-06-21) 108-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Grand River Avenue - Schedule 16 – Pick-up Zones) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 109-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Butcher Crescent - Schedule 7 – Parking Prohibited at Anytime) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 110-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Dufferin Avenue - Schedule 16 – Pick-up Zones) (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations) 111-2023 By-law to amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Grey Street & Marlborough Street - Schedule 8 – Stopping Prohibited During Certain Time) (Public Wor

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. 40 Recorded vote on 3rd Reading of By-laws: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg