City Council

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.

THAT the following Proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 Canadian Multiculturalism Day - June 27, 2021 WHEREAS Multiculturalism is a fundamental part of our Canadian heritage and identity; and WHEREAS residents of all backgrounds have made and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian society; and WHEREAS it is appropriate to celebrate those contributions and recognize the importance of Canadian diversity; and WHEREAS it is necessary to enhance awareness of cultural diversity throughout Canada and strive to foster mutual respect among Canadians of diverse backgrounds; and WHEREAS the Brantford Immigration Partnership helps to foster a welcoming community and support the successful integration of new Canadians to Brantford; and 12 WHEREAS the City of Brantford Healthy Kids program launched Healthy Kids Celebrate Culture! to help children and families understand, explore, and celebrate cultures within the community; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford acknowledges the valued contributions that our multicultural community in Brantford strengthens our society socially, culturally, and economically; and WHEREAS every year on June 27, all Canadians are invited to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford PROCLAIMS June 27, 2021 as “Canadian Multiculturalism Day” in the City of Brantford. 8.2 Year of the Garden - 2022 and Garden Day - June 18, 2022 WHEREAS the Year of the Garden celebrates the

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for June 2021 BE RECEIVED.

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1. City Council – April 27, 2021 11.2. Special City Council – May 25, 2021 11.3. Special City Council – June 1, 2021 11.4. Special City Council – June 3, 2021 14 11.5. Special City Council – June 8, 2021 11.6. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – May 25, 2021 11.7. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – June 3, 2021 11.8. Special City Council - Private and Confidential – June 8 2021; and THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.9 John Noble Home Committee of Management – June 9, 2021

THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Separated items were taken up in the order in which they appeared on the Agenda. 12.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Report #2021-06-01 12.1.1 Three Grand River Crossings Environmental Assessment [Financial Impact: None], 2021-362 15 A. THAT Report 2021-362 Three Grand River Crossings Environmental Assessment BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with preliminary design alternatives as detailed in Section 9.6 as the Recommended Crossing Solution for the Three Grand River Crossings, which includes all of the following: i. Rehabilitate Lorne Bridge ii. Replace and Raise Brant's Crossing Bridge iii. Perform Minor Rehabilitation to TH&B Crossing Bridge with Eventual Removal; and C. THAT funding in the amount of $150,000 BE TRANSFERRED from the Rehabilitation of Lorne Bridge Capital Project (BR1801) to the EA for TH&B and Brant’s Crossing Capital Project (PK1902) to perform the necessary repairs required to reopen Brant’s Crossing Bridge.

THAT The Oak Park Road Extension review BE CONDUCTED after discussion on the Regional Transportation Master Plan with the County of Brant has been exhausted.

THAT Clause H of Item 12.3.1 Downtown Community Improvement Plan [Financial Impact – None], 2021-369), BE STRUCK AND REPLACED with the following: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council by early 2024 with an assessment of the uptake and related impacts of the three streams of the Property Tax Increment-Based Grant program, including the proportion of new housing units created that are affordable, with potential program modifications to be recommended if needed to facilitate all program objectives, including the provision of affordable 23 housing units, following the initial two years of program administration.

THAT Clause J of Item 13.3.2 Greyfields Community Improvement Plan [Financial Impact – None], 2021-370, BE STRUCK and REPLACED with the following: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council by early 2024 with an assessment of the uptake and related impacts of the three streams of the Property 25 Tax Increment-Based Grant program, including the proportion of new housing units created that are affordable, with potential program modifications to be recommended if needed to facilitate all program objectives, including the provision of affordable housing units, following the initial two years of program administration.

THAT Item 12.3.4 BE AMENDED to include the following as Clause B: THAT staff BE DIRECTED to investigate the mandate of the Task Force with respect to the KPMG recommendations 26 outlined in the final Development Review Process Assessment report, and to make a recommendation for a revised mandate.

THAT report 2021-443, titled CAO COVID-19 Emergency update 06.22.21 BE RECEIVED.

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: WHEREAS Downtown Brantford is facing serious economic and societal issues, stigma, and challenges due in part to escalating poverty, homelessness, substance use, vandalism, social misbehaviours, crime, and the fallout of the Covid-19 Global Pandemic and; WHEREAS public outcry for a program to address these issues is at an all-time high and; WHEREAS without deliberate and intentional support and focus Downtown Brantford could face irreparable decline, and; WHEREAS improving the health, vitality and resiliency of the Downtown is critical for achieving our vision of the Downtown to be a place that: i. Signals our city’s economic vibrancy and attraction. ii. Tells a story of who we are as a City. iii. Be a centre for culture, arts, music and entertainment for our City. iv. Be a centre for academia v. Is safe, secure, inclusive and welcoming for a broad diversity of people. vi. Offers strong local and tourist attractions. vii. Provides opportunity for businesses to succeed. viii. Offers compassionate care for those who need it; and, ix. Is a safe and attractive neighborhood that people chose as their home. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. The Corporation of the City of Brantford ESTABLISHES the Downtown Brantford Improv

THAT Clause B ii BE AMENDED as follows: ii. the following members of Brantford City Council: 1. Councillor Wall 2. Councillor Van TIlborg 3. Councillor McCreary 4. Councillor Utley 5. Councillor Vanderstelt

THAT Section 15.11.5 and 15.3.12 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion and without 37 having been considered at a Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee: WHEREAS the European Gypsy Moth is presenting concerns to Brantford residents as a result of tree defoliation, property and health concerns; and WHEREAS the Gypsy Moth life cycle exhibits large populations every 7-10 years; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford is currently experiencing this 7- 10 year period; and WHERAS The Gypsy Moth is currently in the caterpillar stage of the life cycle, consuming trees across the city and litter the grounds with debris and will begin the transformation to moths over the next few weeks; and WHEREAS the problem is particularly prevalent in the Wyndham Hills Estate due to the large hardwood tree population; and WHEREAS the Gypsy moth infestation this year has area residents concerned about the ability to control the caterpillars as they invade properties and parks; and WHEREAS the preferred control method is at this time is burlap wrapping of tree trunks and the installation of pheromone traps during the next stage of the life cycle; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to provide residents of Wyndham Hills Estate materials for burlap wrapping of trees and installation instructions to an upset limit of 5 trees per household for trees located on private property; and

WHEREAS the European Gypsy Moth is presenting concerns to Brantford residents as a result of tree defoliation, property and health concerns; and WHEREAS the Gypsy Moth life cycle exhibits large populations every 7- 10 years; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford is currently experiencing this 7-10 year period; and WHEREAS The Gypsy Moth is currently in the caterpillar stage of the life cycle, consuming trees across the city and litter the grounds with debris and will begin the transformation to moths over the next few weeks; and WHEREAS the problem is particularly prevalent in the Wyndham Hills Estate due to the large hardwood tree population; and WHEREAS the Gypsy moth infestation this year has area residents concerned about the ability to control the caterpillars as they invade properties and parks; and WHEREAS the preferred control method is at this time is burlap wrapping of tree trunks and the installation of pheromone traps during the next stage of the life cycle; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to provide residents of Wyndham Hills Estate and Mohawk Park area residents materials for burlap wrapping of trees and installation instructions to an upset limit of 5 trees per household for trees located on private property; and 39 B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to provide one pheromone trap per residence in the Wyndham Hills Estate and Mohawk Park area residents; and C. THAT The City BE DIRECTED to cover all associated costs of materials up to an upset limit of

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1st and 2nd Reading: BY-LAW PREAMBLE 139-2021 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto: 1. Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford, Brantford Power Incorporated, Empire Communities Limited and the Mortgagee regarding Wyndfield West Phase 8A (2021-174) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021- 06-01) 2. Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and Intact Public Entities Inc. regarding procurement of the City’s Corporate Insurance Policies for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (2021-207) (Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2021-03-09) 140-2021 By-law to amend Chapter 26 (Boards – Advisory Committees) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code by repealing Schedule 25 (Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee) (2021-389) (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2021-06-01) 141-2021 By-law to declare and dedicate Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 on Plan 1558, City of Brantford, as part of the public highway, to be known as Cumberland Street (2021-278) (Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2021-06-01) 46 142-2021 By-law to declare and dedicate Block 302, Registered Plan 2M-1964, City of Brantford, as part of the public highway, to be known as Bellhouse Avenue (2021-174) (Committee of the Whole –

THAT By-law 139-2021 through to and including By-law 151-2021 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.