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DO NOT USE - Committee of the Whole - Community Development

September 3, 2019

Who was there

Present (6): Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, John Sless, 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 (7 motions)

7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause D: D. THAT any upgrades and improvements required for the signalization at the intersection of Dalkeith Drive and Lynden Road be at the full expense of the Owner and/or Applicant. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1: YES (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg and Councillor Wall NO (0): None
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT all Items for Consideration (Item 6.1) and Consent Items (6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Items 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.1.6 were separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration (Items 6.1.3, 6.1.4 and 6.1.5) and Consent Items (Item 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes: YES (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg and Councillor Wall NO (0): None
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT Item 6.1.1 (Municipal Sport Tourism Strategy Task Force – City of Brantford Sport Tourism Strategy) BE AMENDED to add the following: E. THAT Staff BE REQUESTED to provide Council with a status report on the Sport Tourism Strategy within one year. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 6.1.1: YES (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg and Councillor Wall NO (0): None
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
WHEREAS the City of Brantford Noise Control By-law, being Chapter 554, Brantford Municipal Code, provides for a regulatory regime relative to noise control in the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS Brantford residents should be entitled to their peace, quiet, comfort, repose and enjoyment of their property; and WHEREAS Chapter 554 is enforced on a reactive complaint basis by both the Brantford Police Service and By-law Officers within the By-law Enforcement Division of the Building Department; and 9 WHEREAS complaints have been received regarding intentional loud noise such as vexatious behaviour, obnoxiously loud music, deliberately loud motor vehicles, etc. in a residential setting and not in contrast to already zoned commercial and industrial permissions; and WHEREAS these intentional loud noises disturb residents living in the area and currently does not form an offence under Chapter 554; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff undertake a further review of the Noise Control By-law, being Chapter 554, Brantford Municipal Code, to provide options to address such noises that would disturb area residents and THAT staff undertake public consultation while reviewing these options and report back to Council in early 2020. Recorded vote on Item 7.1: YES (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg and Councillor Wall NO (0): None
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
WHEREAS the City of Brantford has a rich history and many cultural and built heritage assets that contribute significantly to civic pride, quality of life and tourism potential within the local community; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford endeavors to support local not-for-profit heritage organizations financially through the Community Cultural Investment Program, Cultural and Built Heritage Funding Program, and City Grants; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford Museum Sustainability Plan was developed in 2007 to address the long-term sustainability of the five local museums receiving municipal support at that time and address concerns regarding their capacity; and 10 WHEREAS the number of local heritage organizations receiving funding from the City has increased since 2007; and WHEREAS the approved City of Brantford Municipal Cultural Plan (2014) recommends that the City revisit and update the Museum Sustainability Plan to include all local collections-based institutions; and WHEREAS the approved City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (2016) supports the continued implementation of the Municipal Cultural Plan in order to increase the creative capacity of the city and further develop local arts, culture and heritage opportunities; and WHEREAS the Economic Development and Tourism Department recently completed the Arts & Culture Impact Study capital project (ED1702) with a surplus of $32,158; and WHEREAS the Economic Development and Tourism Department will be c
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
THAT the resolution BE AMENDED to include the following: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back on any third party funds available for the compensation of expenses incurred by graffiti victims. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 7.3: YES (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski and Councillor Wall NO (2): Councillor Utley and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (2): Councillor Utley, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT the resolution BE AMENDED to include the following: 13 THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back on feasibility of prohibiting the sale of vandalism media to persons under the age of 21, including the legalities and costs associated. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 7.3: YES (6): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall NO (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg

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