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THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (5.1 and 5.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration (Items 5.1) and Consent Items (Items 5.2) not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT staff BE DIRECTED to utilize the remaining project funds to obtain Optimus SBR Consulting firm to further develop appropriate key performance indicators, metrics and data collection processes and report back in Q1 2021. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 5.1.1: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the following BE

WHEREAS concerns have been raised by residents that surveillance equipment is being used to record more activities than are necessary for security of an individual’s property; and WHEREAS such surveillance equipment can violate the privacy of others when used inappropriately; and WHEREAS the Municipality may pass by-laws that protect the public and are in the interests of the health, well-being and safety of its residents, pursuant to s. 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25, as amended (the “Municipal Act”); and WHEREAS s. 133 of the Municipal Act specifically permits municipalities to pass by-laws in relation to excessive surveillance equipment; and WHEREAS the Municipality deems excessive to mean surveillance equipment that can record beyond the boundaries of the property on which it is located, however, excessive shall not include devices such as doorbell cameras used for visitor identification purposes at main entry points to the property; and WHEREAS it is not the intention of the Municipality to prohibit surveillance equipment on commercial, industrial or institutional properties at this time; and WHEREAS neighbouring municipalities have passed by-laws preventing the use of such excessive surveillance equipment, successfully addressing the privacy concerns of its residents; 16 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff bring back a report and draft by-law detailing how the municipality can prohibit the use of excessive surveillance equipment. Recorded vote on Ite

WHEREAS the Cayuga Street and Ontario Street intersection is located in a residential neighbourhood and is a heavily used route due to entering and exiting the Veterans Memorial Parkway, including public transit; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to undertake a traffic study investigating the implementation of all-way stop control at the Ontario Street and Cayuga Street Intersection; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on study finding in Q2 2021. Recorded vote on Item 6.2: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT Clause B BE AMENDED to STRIKE OUT “$2,636” and REPLACE with “50% of the overage fee” Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 6.1.3: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall NO: (2): Councillor Weaver, and Councillor Martin

WHEREAS speeding drivers are disobeying posted speed limits throughout our city; and WHEREAS citizens are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of their children and seniors who sometimes require more time to cross the road; and WHEREAS resources are limited to Police traffic violations; and WHEREAS speed radar units that display vehicle speed sometimes have the opposite effect as some drivers try to beat their previous speed; and 19 WHEREAS solutions to reduce speeding are often expensive and limited in their effectiveness; and WHEREAS other communities and individuals are using low cost initiatives to provide neighbourhoods with lawn signs asking drivers to slow down; and WHEREAS Slow Down lawn signs must be installed on private property and be in compliance with the City’s Outdoor Sign By-law, Chapter 478 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to research “Slow Down” sign designs, wording, manufacturing, delivery turnaround, and costs for 500 lawn signs that can be distributed to citizens in their neighbourhoods through Neighbourhood Associations; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on “Slow Down” signs and funding source in Q1 2021. A friendly amendment was made to add “(with at least one sign making reference to children)” after the word “wording” in Clause A Recorded vote on Item 6.4, with the friendly amendment: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Cou

WHEREAS Brant Family and Children’s Services support the health and well-being of families and children in Brantford and the County of Brant; and WHEREAS the Brant Family and Children’s Services and the City of Brantford have enjoyed a long-standing partnership in support of local families, including previous City representation on the Brant Family and Children’s Services Board of Directors; and 20 WHEREAS Brant Family and Children’s does not currently have a Board of Directors, which has limited the capacity of this agency to customize solutions that respond to the unique social and economic needs within Brantford and the County of Brant; and WHEREAS planning is underway to merge the Brantford Family and Children’s Services with the Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand & Norfolk; and WHEREAS this proposed merger may negatively impact local service levels, responsivity and community partnerships; and WHEREAS any degradation of the services currently provided by the Brant Family and Children’s Services will negatively affect the outcomes for local families and children. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff BE DIRECTED to issue a letter to The Ministry of Children Community and Social Services (MCCSS); Brant Family and Children’s Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brantford-Brant that includes the following: A. A request that Brant Family and Children’s Services postpone the proposed merger until it has completed a comprehensive community and stakeholder consult