CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford

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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
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month - October

 

  • WHEREAS Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls and leads to severe impairments, affecting nearly every aspect of the individual's life. Rett syndrome occurs worldwide in 1 of every 10,000 female births and is even rarer in boys, but not impossible. Rett syndrome is usually recognized in children between 6-18 months of age as they begin to miss developmental milestones or lose abilities they had once gained; and

    WHEREAS throughout their lives these courageous individuals will need total care and constant support from their family; they will combat many medical challenges. They may have seizures, osteoporosis, scoliosis, breath holding, hyperventilation, nutritional problems and so much more. Apraxia, which is the inability to motor plan, is one of the most challenging aspects of Rett Syndrome along with loss of speech; and

    WHEREAS in 1999 it was discovered that Rett Syndrome is primarily caused by a sporadic mutation in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome, and since this discovery there are many research projects taking place across Ontario and Canada; and

    WHEREAS as there is no Canadian Rett Syndrome Association, the Ontario Rett Syndrome Association (O.R.S.A.) has members from many provinces across Canada and through donations and fundraising efforts have been able to fund the Canadian Rett Syndrome Registry, fund over $678,000 in Canadian Rett syndrome research, and fund and support Rett clinics in Ontario. Currently, the Rett syndrome clinics provide direct critical support to families and their loved one regarding care and management issues.

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY PROCLAIMS October as RETT SYNDROME AWARENESS month in the City of Brantford.

8.2
Transgender Day - November 20, 2024

 

  • WHEREAS, Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international, annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming persons who are disproportionately targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously, and
    WHEREAS, It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure trans persons can live full lives of dignity, without fear of violence or harm, and

    WHEREAS, Trans individuals are valuable members of every community.

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY PROCLAIMS November 20, 2024, as Transgender Day of Remembrance in the City of Brantford.

8.3
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - November 25, 2024

 

  • WHEREAS violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals; and

    WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month; and

    WHEREAS November 25th the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and

    WHEREAS Femicide rates are on the rise in Ontario, with over 49 femicides in Ontario since November 26th, 2023; and

    WHEREAS Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and

    WHEREAS Indigenous, Black, South Asian and South East Asian women and girls continue to experience high rates of violence, including femicide and were overrepresented within the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses’ 2022-2023 Annual Femicide List; and

    WHEREAS last year in Ontario, on average every 7 days a woman or child lost their lives due to femicide; and

    WHEREAS this month and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we acknowledge our community’s support of the Wrapped in Courage campaign and commitment to ending gender-based violence; and

    WHEREAS there is an urgent need for greater investment and action to end gender-based violence in our community and throughout Ontario; and

    WHEREAS a Wrapped in Courage Campaign flag will be raised during Woman Abuse Prevention Month in recognition that the courage of a woman alone is not enough, it takes an entire community to end gender-based violence; and

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY PROCLAIMS that November 25th, 2024 shall be known as “The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” and urge all citizens to recognize this day by taking action to support survivors of gender-based violence and becoming part of Ontario wide efforts to end gender-based violence.

8.4
Christian Heritage Month - December 

 

  • WHEREAS the Confederation of Canada, which was originally named the “Dominion of Canada”, a name that was inspired by Psalms 72:8 of the King James Bible, which states: “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth”; and

    WHEREAS the month of December marks significant events and celebrations in the Christian calendar, from the beginning of Advent to the celebration of Jesus Christ; and

    WHEREAS according to the 2021 census - Statistics Canada, Christianity is the largest religion in Canada, with 53.3% of the population identifying as Christians; and

    WHEREAS 15 Ontario Cities, Brampton, Sudbury, Orillia, Welland, Niagara Falls, Rideau Lakes, Vaughn, Markham, Pickering, Clarington, Bradford, Durham, Wainfleet, Caledon and Orangeville have already acknowledged December as Christian Heritage Month; and 

    WHEREAS Christian Heritage Month provide an opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds to appreciate and celebrate the positive impact of Christianity on our shared history; and

    WHEREAS December is associated with the tradition of gift-giving, gathering of family and friends, and celebrating all faiths;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY PROCLAIMS December as Christian Heritage Month in the City of Brantford.

9.
Presentations/Delegations

 

10.
Clerk’s Report on Communications

 

11.
Minutes

 

12.
Committee Reports

 

12.1
Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2024-10-01

This item has attachments. 
1.10.01.24 COW-OPS REPORT.pdf

12.2
Special Committee of the Whole Report #2024-10-08

This item has attachments. 
1.10.08.24 SPECIAL COW REPORT.pdf

12.3
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2024-10-15

This item has attachments. 
1.10.15.24 COW-PA REPORT.pdf

12.4
Estimates Committee Report #2024-10-16

This item has attachments. 
1.10.16.24 ESTIMATES REPORT.pdf

12.5
Finance Committee Report #2024-10-16

This item has attachments. 
1.10.16.24 FINANCE REPORT.pdf

13.
Urgent Reports

 

14.
Resolutions

 

15.
Notices of Motion

 

15.1
Special Olympics Ontario - Councillor Samwell

 

  • WHEREAS Brantford has a long tradition of sporting excellence through hosting and servicing hundreds of local, regional and provincial tournaments and events annually; and

    WHEREAS the City of Brantford was officially recognized as the “Tournament Capital of Ontario” in the Provincial Legislature on June 4, 1998; and

    WHEREAS the City of Brantford’s Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Department (Tourism Division) has identified sport tourism as a core target market since 2013; and

    WHERAS the City of Brantford’s Sport Tourism Strategy (2019) aspires to a vision that Brantford will be a leading sport tourism destination in structure, supports and execution as the Tournament Capital of Ontario;

    WHEREAS the Brantford Police Service have been awarded a bid to host the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games in Brantford on July 10-13, 2025; and

    WHEREAS the Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games will welcome 900 athletes along with their families and support workers to the City of Brantford; and

    WHEREAS the mission of Special Olympics Ontario is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ontarians with an intellectual disability through sport; and

    WHEREAS the City of Brantford’s Inclusive Community Plan aims to promote opportunities to support diversity, inclusion and developing a community in which every person feels safe and welcome.

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

    1. THAT the following administration costs to support the events BE FUNDED from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558) to a maximum of $50,000:
      1. Waiving facility and field rental fees
      2. Recovering the value of golf green fees and cart rental fees
      3. Waiving any permit fees required to execute the event
      4. Preparing John Wright Soccer Complex and Kiwanis Field for the events including painting lines and additional grass cutting
      5. Administering renting, staffing and cleaning the Quench Buggy or costs associated with an alternative solution
      6. Renting any waste containers or large garbage bins/dumpster at John Wright Soccer Complex for the event including pickup and dumping fees
      7. Renting up to five (5) portable washrooms and two (2) hand wash stations per site that do not have adequate washroom facilities in place for attendees
      8. Renting a shipping container at John Wright Soccer Complex for overnight storage or find a suitable location for storage of equipment or other materials for the duration of the event
      9. Waiving fees associated with advertising the event on City buses
    2. THAT staff from the Communications, Community Engagement and Customer Service Department BE DIRECTED to design advertisements; and
    3. THAT interested City of Brantford staff BE PERMITTED to volunteer for the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games where operationally feasible during regular working hours; and
    4. THAT the Director of Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Department BE DIRECTED to execute a sponsorship agreement between Special Olympics Ontario and The Corporation of the City of Brantford to outline roles and responsibilities for each party in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or designate.

16.
By-laws

This item has attachments. 
1.10.29.24 City Council - By-law Listing.pdf
2.138-2024 Municipal Street Naming Policy (Sterne).pdf
3.139-2024 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by repealing and replacing Finance Policy 002 October 2024.pdf
4.140-2024 By-law to amend By-law 70-2010 REVISED.pdf
5.141-2024 Financing by-law-Sports Entertainment Complex for Clerks.pdf
6.142-2024 By-law Morton Avenue to Morton Avenue West - October 2024.pdf
7.143-2024 By-law to Repeal Corp-016 EE Computer Purchase Plan Policy October cycle.pdf
8.144-2024 Amending Corporate Policy – 028 and 019.pdf
9.144-2024 Appendix A – Changes to the Appointments Policy (CORPORATE-028).pdf
10.144-2024 Appendix B – Changes to the Wall of Recognition Policy (CORPORATE-019).pdf
11.145-2024 By-law to amend Chapter 15 Procedure By-law.pdf
12.146-2024 Sale Bylaw - 26 Lynnwood Drive.pdf
13.147-2024 Sale bylaw - Property Behind 101 Wayne Gretzky Parkway.pdf
14.148-2024 BY-LAW to amend multiple chapters.pdf
15.149-2024 Signing By-law.pdf
16.150-2024 Confirming By-law.pdf

17.
Adjournment

 
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