The Brantford Record

Special City Council

March 8, 2022

Who was there

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

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 (2 motions)

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

WHEREAS Ukraine is facing an unprecedented and unjustified attack on their people, their sovereignty, and their territory; and WHEREAS We are deeply troubled by the situation on the ground, including images of hardship, violence and families seeking refuge in bomb shelters and in subway stations; and WHEREAS The City of Brantford stands with the people of Ukraine, Ukrainian communities across Ontario and those around the world in strongly condemning this brazen and unprovoked attack; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Our thoughts go out to our respective Ukrainian communities and their loved ones during this deeply troubling time; and THAT The City of Brantford stands for peace and are in full support of the strict sanctions the federal government has imposed on Russia; and THAT The City of Brantford SUPPORTS the call for the immediate cessation of all military activity and instead pursue a diplomatic resolution; and THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to raise the Ukrainian flag at Harmony Square symbolizing our solidarity; and THAT a donation in the amount of $10,000 BE MADE from the Corporate Contingency Reserve (RF0554) to the Canadian Red Cross – Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal; and THAT The City of Brantford call on the Federal government to welcome those fleeing the conflict with Ukraine into our country with open arms; and THAT City Staff BE DIRECTED to work with other levels of government, the Canadian Red Cross, Ukrainian communities and other organizations to determine how m
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 4.1 Sale of 282 Stanley Street - Requested extension of planning due diligence period and closing date - 2022-202 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall · Opposed (2): Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg

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