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2 THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration (Items 6.1) and Consent Items (Items 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 5 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and Climate Lens Assessment [Financial Impact – 2020 $0], 2020-472 Presentation Rochelle Rumney, Climate Change Officer Rochelle Rumney, Climate Change Officer provided a presentation to the committee. A copy of which will be saved to the meeting file. Staff responded to various questions of the committee. Recommendation A. THAT Report 2020-472 BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan, including the emissions reductions targets outlined in Appendix A BE APPROVED; and C. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to update the 10 year capital plan to include the proposed Climate Change Action Plan 5 year actions described herein; D. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to: i. Bring forward annual updates on the progress of the Climate Change Action Plan ii. Update the Climate Change Action Plan every 5 years; and E. THAT the Climate Lens Assessment strategy outlined in Appendix B BE APPROVED for continued development and implementation in November 2021. Recorded vote on Item 6.1.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the Scope of Data Collection under COUNCIL-003, Annual Council/ Committee Attendance Report for Members of Council Policy, BE AMENDED to include regrets reported by Members of Council due to other Formal Municipal Business (such as municipal conferences, conflicting municipal meetings). Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 6.1.9: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the Proclamation Policy BE AMENDED to include that Proclamations must be submitted by a local resident or organization to be considered. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 6.1.9: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the Half-Hasting guidelines of the Flag Flying policy BE AMENDED to include the additional guideline of tragic events of national, provincial or local significance. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 6.1.9: YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor VanTilborg

THAT Clause A BE AMENDED to include introductory level information on the requirements of implementing automated speed enforcement, if funding permits. 12 Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 6.1.11: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT Clause A of Item 7.1 BE AMENDED by STRIKING OUT "until such time as the Brant County Health Unit provides" and REPLACING WITH “if within 45 days the Brant County Health Unit has not provided”. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 7.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT the Corporation of the City of Brantford file a request with the Province of Ontario to review and re-evaluate the Harm Reduction Supply Program taking into account its impact on communities and neighbourhoods and that of copy be sent to MPP Will Bouma and Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 15 Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 7.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

For the Council of the City of Brantford to send a written request to our MPP Will Bouma requesting that he seek support and resources from the Province of Ontario to empower the health unit to seek innovative and creative solutions regarding needle distribution and collection. Recorded vote on Amendment to Item 7.1: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS there is no pedestrian crosswalk painted across Brantwood Park Road at the Brantwood Park Road and Sympatica Crescent intersection; and WHEREAS pedestrians regularly cross Brantwood Park Road to access Lynden Hills Park; and 16 WHEREAS Brantwood Park Road sees consistent traffic with report of speeding making crossing Brantwood Park Road difficult to cross without traffic control; and WHEREAS vehicles on Brantwood Park Road are not required to stop at the Brantwood Park Road and Sympatica Crescent intersection; and WHEREAS it is important to ensure safe access to public spaces; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to undertake a traffic control review to determine if all-way stop control or pedestrian crossover is warranted at the intersection of Brantwood Park Road and Sympatica Crescent in front of Lynden Hills Park; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on study results in Q1 2021. Recorded vote on 7.2: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS a letter dated September 10, 2020 was circulated to the affected neighbourhood seeking feedback with respect to consideration for all-way stop control at the intersection of Burwell Street and Devonshire Avenue; and WHEREAS staff received very little support for the installation of all- way stop control at the intersection of Burwell Street and Devonshire Avenue; and WHEREAS staff received significant feedback and support for the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Burwell Street and Lancaster Avenue; and 17 WHEREAS the intersection is stop controlled on Burwell Street only; and WHEREAS vehicles on Lancaster Avenue are not required to stop at the intersection; and WHEREAS Lancaster Avenue curves on both approaches to the intersection, making it difficult for motorists on Burwell Street to see approaching vehicles on Lancaster Avenue, and WHEREAS pedestrians regularly cross Lancaster Avenue and Burwell Street at the intersection to access nearby parks and trails; and WHEREAS new homes will soon be built on Parkside Drive, west of the intersection, that will increase vehicular and pedestrians volumes at the intersection NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to change the intersection control to All-way Stop Control; and B. THAT the implementation cost for all-way stop control signage and pavement marking, not to exceed $1,500, BE FUNDED from Operational Services Operating Budget; C. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to Cit

WHEREAS Residents of Walter Street are reporting speeding traffic, distracted driving, and other dangerous driving activities; and 18 WHEREAS Walter Street is located in a residential neighbourhood that has posted speed limits that are being ignored; and WHEREAS it is important to deter speeding and unsafe driving in our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to undertake a traffic study investigating the implementation of traffic calming measures on Walter Street; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on study finding in Q1 2021. Recorded vote on 7.4: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS a request for an accessible parking space in front of 94 St. George Street was approved at the August 25, 2020 City Council meeting; and WHEREAS the location of the Accessible Parking Space is better suited on North Park Street beside 71 St. George Street; NOW THEREFORE The Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: A. THAT the on-street parking space in front of 94 St. George Street designated as an accessible parking space BE REPEALED; and B. THAT an Accessible Parking Space BE BY-LAWED on North Park Street beside 71 St. George Street; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to bring forth any necessary by-law amendments pertaining to this resolution for adoption. 19 Recorded vote on 7.5: YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall