CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

2.

INVOCATION

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

5.

SEPARATION OF ITEMS IN COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES

6.

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS

7.

RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS

8.

PROCLAMATIONS

8.1

Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31, 2022

• WHEREAS March 31 is International Transgender day of Visibility; and

  WHEREAS The Bridge and the Brantford Pride Committees invites all individuals to join together to make our local community a diverse, safe and proud city; and

  WHEREAS inclusiveness is embraced by the community to support the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of all its members including the two-spirit, transgender and gender diverse communities; and

  WHEREAS there is a need to recognize that a community is made up of many diverse and unique groups and that equity means a better life for all; and

  WHEREAS the two-spirit, transgender and gender diverse communities would like to annually observe this day as they and their allies strive to create a healthy and safe environment now and in the future;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT REOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim March 31, 2022 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Brantford.

9.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS [list, if any, available at meeting]

10.

CLERK’S REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS, 2022-236

• THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for March 2022 BE RECEIVED.

11.

MINUTES

11.1

City Council - January 25, 2022

11.2

City Council - February 22, 2022

11.3

Special City Council - February 15, 2022

11.4

Special City Council - February 23, 2022

11.5

Special City Council - February 28, 2022

11.6

Special City Council - March 8, 2022

11.7

Special City Council - Private and Confidential - February 15, 2022

11.8

Special City Council - Private and Confidential - February 28, 2022

11.9

Special City Council - Private and Confidential - March 8, 2022

11.10

John Noble Home Committee of Management - February 9, 2022

11.11

John Noble Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - January 17, 2022

11.12

John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - February 9, 2022

12.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1

Human Resources Committee Report #2022-03-01

12.1.1

Housing Stability Positions [Financial Impact: None], 2022-90

12.1.2

Development Application Process Review - Implementation of Recommended Staffing Changes - 2022-71

12.2

Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2022-03-01B

12.2.1

Climate Lens, Climate Action and Clean Brantford Update [Financial Impact - $5,000], 2022-94

12.2.2

Telephone City Business Park East – Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement, 2022-36

12.2.3

2022 Water and Wastewater Financial Plans [Financial Impact – None], 2022-128

12.2.4

Wilfrid Laurier University Memorandum of Understanding, 2022-153

12.2.5

2021 Annual Summary Report for the City of Brantford Water System [Financial Impact - None], 2022-55

12.2.6

Wastewater Operations - 2021 Annual Summary Report [Financial Impact – None], 2022-70

12.2.7

Sanderson Centre Operations Review [Financial Impact – None], 2022-34

12.2.8

Ashgrove Avenue Stop Sign and Safety Measures

12.2.9

Memorial Drive

12.3

Social Services Report #2022-03-02

12.3.1

Discretionary Benefits Review [Financial Impact], 2022-48

12.3.2

Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative 2022-23 Investment Plan [Financial Impact - None], 2022-149

12.3.3

Expression of Interest - Federal Community Housing Initiative – Phase 2 – Robertson Avenue, Brantford [Financial Impact – None], 2022-187

12.3.4

177 Colborne St. W Development Update [Financial Impact - $6,323,920], 2022-42

12.3.5

Ontario Works Quarterly Update Q4 [Financial Impact: None], 2022-60

12.3.6

Live Well Brantford-Brant 2021 Q4 Quarterly Report [Financial Impact: None], 2022-61

12.3.7

Homelessness and Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) Fourth Quarter Report and Homelessness By-Name List Information Update [Financial Impact: None], 2022-84

12.4

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2022-03-08

12.4.1

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-11-21 - 461 Blackburn Avenue [Financial Impact - None], 2022-73

12.4.2

2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games Co-Hosting Opportunity [Financial Impact - $79,653], 2022-133

12.4.3

Acquisition of 159 Dufferin Avenue [Financial Impact - $650,000.00], 2022-80

12.4.4

Hayman Family History, Research, and Commemoration [Financial Impacts - None], 2022-141

12.4.5

Heritage Register Project Part 2 – Phase B Properties Recommended for Listing [Financial Impact – None], 2022-64

12.4.6

Road Closing and Conveyance – Portion of Unopened Road Allowance West of Morrell Street [Financial Impact - $5,000.00], 2022-146

12.4.7

Trillium way Paris New Development Agreements [Financial Impact - $15,000,000 Capital Agreement – City Impact $0 ], 2022-193

12.4.8

Update on Measures to Address Graffiti [Financial Impact - None], 2022-171

12.4.9

Police Station Task Force Report #2022-02-28 regarding Brantford Police Services Facility Redevelopment Project Overview

12.4.10

2021 Council and Committee Attendance Report [Financial Impact – None], 2022-91

12.4.11

Salvage Yard - Expanded Licensing

12.4.12

Joint and Several Liability

12.5

Finance Committee Report #2022-03-10

12.5.1

Capital Project Updates – Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Allocations [Financial Impact – $6,987,091 additional funding and ($6,222,091) returned to reserves], 2022-131

12.5.2

Financing Lease Policy – Establish Non-Material Lease Categories for 2022 [Financial Impact – None], 2022-130

12.5.3

Honoraria and Expenses Report for 2021 [Financial Impact – None], 2022-170

12.5.4

Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2022 [Financial Impact – $2,525], 2022-56

12.5.5

Quarterly Status Report of Contracts Awarded [Financial Impact – None], 2022-188

12.5.6

Quarterly Casino Update [Financial Impact - $848,980], 2022-195

13.

URGENT REPORTS

14.

RESOLUTIONS

15.

NOTICES OF MOTION

15.1

Proceeds from 14th Annual Mayor's Gala - Mayor Davis

• 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 The Corporation of The City of Brantford holds a charity event known as the Mayor’s Gala; and

  WHEREAS the 14th Annual Mayor’s Gala will be held on April 30, 2022; and

  WHEREAS net proceeds from previous Mayor’s Galas have been provided to local not-for-profit organizations which are deemed to be worthy causes; and

  WHEREAS Kids Can Fly is a not-for-profit organization that acts as a catalyst for change to support learning and parenting in our Community; and

  WHEREAS Kids Can Fly is committed to providing high quality, accessible learning and literacy programming to parents and families; and

  WHEREAS Kids Can Fly requires financial support to achieve their vision of assisting every child in the City of Brantford and County of Brant soar confidently towards their dreams; and

  WHEREAS City Council supports local programs and investments that would serve the betterment of the community for years to come;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of the Corporation of The City of Brantford hereby DESIGNATE the net proceeds of the 2022 Mayor’s Gala to be provided to Kids Can Fly to support Kids Can Fly’s early literacy work, specifically Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and raising awareness of the importance of early literacy in both The City of Brantford and County of Brant.

15.2

Crossing Guard Request - Princess Elizabeth School - Councillor Wall

• WHEREAS Princess Elizabeth School is located in Ward 5;

  WHEREAS due to drop off restrictions, students must cross the street to access Princess Elizabeth School; and

  WHEREAS Princess Elizabeth School does not have an adult school crossing guard; and

  WHEREAS concerned constituents have reached out to both Ward 5 Councillors and the Mayor regarding the need for an adult school crossing guard at Tecumseh Street & Marie Avenue - Princess Elizabeth School; and

  WHEREAS correspondence for support to add an adult school crossing guard at the intersection of Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue has been received; and

  WHEREAS the Brantford Police Services Board manages the adult school crossing guard program; and

  WHEREAS all requests for adult school crossing guards are evaluated through a Crossing Guard Study conducted by the City of Brantford Public Works Commission; and

  WHEREAS Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue is currently supported by student safety patrollers; and

  WHEREAS City staff determined that an adult school crossing guard was not warranted for Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue; and

  WHEREAS at its Board meeting on November 23, 2021 the Police Services Board did not approve an adult crossing guard at Tecumseh & Marie – Princess Elizabeth School;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. THAT an adult school crossing guard BE APPROVED at the intersection of Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue to address the concerns raised by area residents, parents, and school representatives to provide safe and controlled crossing for students; and
  2. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of this resolution to the Brantford Police Service Board to reconsider the request for an additional adult school crossing guard at Tecumseh Street and Marie Avenue; and
  3. THAT upon receipt of approval from the Brantford Police Board, Public Works BE DIRECTED to install the appropriate signs and markings to implement a regulatory School Crossing in co-ordination with Brantford Police Services.

15.3

Rent Safe Brantford - Councillor Wall

• WHEREAS everyone  deserves to have safe, secure and appropriate housing that meets or exceeds property standards and Building Code Act requirements, among others; and

  WHEREAS even one is too many if living in deplorable housing conditions without necessary utilities such as adequate heat, hydro, and/or water, and/or subject to unhealthy housing conditions such as mold, pest infestations, and/or subject to unsafe housing conditions where necessary repairs are not addressed promptly and/or having nonfunctioning/broken safety systems such as fire alarms, locks, windows and doors, and/or illegal living conditions and/or violations of building code; and

  WHEREAS even one is too many if landlord are not providing essential housing services and repairs as legislated leading to derelict rental housing, either through ignorance or neglect; and

  WHEREAS even one is too many when renters do not know their rights as tenants, and/or do not know where to turn for information and assistance, and/or are afraid to address  poor housing conditions with their landlords; and
  WHEREAS information regarding tenant rights and responsibilities, property standards, legal supports, protected rental arrangements, the Landlord Tenant Board Tribunals Ontario (LTB) and other essential resources are not located in a centralized location that is accessible for renters to access.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
  

  1. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to create an accessible and culturally appropriate Rent Safe Brantford webpage on the City of Brantford website that provides a centralized information hub for renters, with links to relevant services and contact information by Q3 2022; and
  2. THAT the Rent Safe Brantford webpage BE CREATED after Staff consultations with related service agencies including Student Unions, Brantford Regional Real Estate Association, Neighbourhood Associations, Shelter providers, Housing Resource Centre, Community Legal Services, and other interested parties; and
  3. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare and implement a communication strategy to promote the Rent Safe Brantford webpage; and
  4. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back on proactive opportunities and programs that help make rental housing safer for tenants.

16.

BY-LAWS

17.

ADJOURNMENT