CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall

58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford

Present:

• Mayor Davis
• Councillor Sicoli
• Councillor Sullivan
• Councillor Caputo
• Councillor Sless
• Councillor Martin
• Councillor McCreary
• Councillor Carpenter
• Councillor Hunt
• Councillor Samwell
• Councillor Van Tilborg

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1.

National Anthem

Mayor Davis called the meeting to order and the National Anthem was played.

2.

Invocation

Mayor Davis read the invocation.

3.

Roll Call

The City Clerk confirmed that a roll call was taken.

4.

Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

4.1

Councillor McCreary - Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review [Financial Impact - None], 2025-7

Councillor McCreary declared a conflict of interest on this item.

4.2

Councillor McCreary - Information Report Regarding Draft Plan of Condominium Application for 1 and 2 Melrose Street [Financial Impact - None], 2025-100

Councillor McCreary declared a conflict of interest on this item as he has a personal relationship with the applicant.

4.3

Councillor McCreary - By-laws

Councillor McCreary declared a conflict on by-laws 29-2025 and 30-2025

5.

Separation of Items in Committee Reports for Discussion Purposes

• Prior to the separation of items, Item 12.4.10 was withdrawn from the Council agenda as the individual making the request found an alternate solution which no longer required a decision from Council to be made. As there were no objections from Council the item was removed from the agenda.

  Moved by Councillor Sless
  Seconded by Councillor Caputo

  THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.

  Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)

  The following items were separated and carried accordingly:

  
  

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2025-03-04

12.1.1

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Addendum [Financial Impact: None], 2025-10

• 1. THAT Report #2025-10 titled “Parks and Recreation Master Plan Addendum” BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Addendum attached as Appendix C BE ADOPTED and added to the existing Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and
  3. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to develop a comprehensive Allocation Standard and detailed guidelines related to allocation of the various recreational facilities in the City of Brantford; and
  4. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to add costs related to lighting for multi-use trails and parks paths to the multi-year budget starting in 2028.

12.1.2

Amending On-street Parking Regulations Policy Update [Financial Impact - None], 2025-36

• 1. THAT report no. 2025-36 regarding Amending On-street Parking Regulations Policy Update BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT Public Works-021 Amending On-street Parking Regulations policy BE AMENDED as attached in Appendix “A”; and
  3. THAT the necessary by-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a by-law to adopt various City of Brantford policies, BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

12.1.4

Housekeeping - Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments [Financial Impact - None], 2025-39

• 1. THAT report no. 2025-39 regarding “Housekeeping – Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments” BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT Traffic by-law 37-83; being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford BE AMENDED; and
  3. THAT Parking by-law 144-88, being a by-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford BE AMENDED; and
  4. THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

12.1.5

New Traffic Regulations Policy [Financial Impact - None], 2025-15

• 1. THAT report no. 2025-15 regarding New Traffic Regulations Policy BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the following Public Works policies BE REPEALED and REPLACED with the Traffic Regulations Policy as attached as Appendix “A”:
     1. 008 – Traffic Calming
     2. 009 – All-way Stop Control - Warrants
     3. 010 – Pedestrian Priority Signals
     4. 011 – Traffic Signals – Minimum Warrants for Installation
     5. 017 – Guidelines for Establishing Posted Speed Limits
     6. 018 – Vehicle Activated Traffic Calming Signs (VATCS)
     7. 019 – Speed Watch Program
     8. 024 – Pedestrian Crossovers
     9. 026 – Community Safety Zone Policy
  3. THAT the necessary by-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a by-law to adopt various City of Brantford policies, BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

12.1.7

Brantford Airport Board Report #2025-02-24, 2025-141

• 1. THAT Report 2025-131 titled February 2025 Real Estate Report BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the Mid-size T-hangar with power rates in the Fees and Charges By-law be amended from $509.27 per month to $611.27 per month and to include inflationary increases in 2026 and 2027, and the necessary By-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law BE PRESENTED to Council for adoption; and
  3. THAT for existing mid-size t-hangar power tenants, the increase of market rent level be phased in over three years to be paying the same rent amount as new tenants by 2028.

12.1.8

2024 Annual Summary Report for the City of Brantford Drinking Water System, 2025-71

• 1. THAT Report No. 2025-71 titled “2024 Annual Summary Report for the City of Brantford Water System” BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward this Report (No. 2025-71) to The Corporation of the County of Brant; and
  3. THAT capital project “000119-Water and Wastewater System Financial Sustainability Plan” BE APPROVED in 2025; and
  4. THAT funding in the amount of $75,000 from the Water reserve (RF0542) and $75,000 from the Wastewater reserve (RF0540) BE APPROVED

12.1.9

Wastewater Operations -2024 Annual Summary Report [Financial Impact – None], 2025-82

• THAT Report 2025-82 titled “Wastewater Operations – 2024 Annual Summary Report”, BE RECEIVED.

12.2

Social Services Committee Report #2025-03-05

12.2.1

Live Well Brantford-Brant (LWBB) 2024 Annual Report [Financial Impact: None], 2025-96

• 1. THAT Report 2025-96, Live Well Brantford-Brant (LWBB) 2024 Annual Report, BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant.

12.4

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025-03-18

12.4.1

Amendments to the Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans to Introduce Incentives for the Adaptive Reuse of Historic Properties (Files DCIP-01-25 and GCIP-01-25) [Financial Impact = None], 2025-44

• 1. THAT Report 2025-44, titled “Amendments to the Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans to Introduce Incentives for the Adaptive Reuse of Historic Properties (Files DCIP-01-25 and GCIP-01-25)”, BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT Amendment No. 2 to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan BE ADOPTED, and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix A to Report 2025-44, BE APPROVED; and
  3. THAT Amendment No. 1 to the Greyfields Community Improvement Plan BE Adopted, and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix B to Report 2025-44, BE APPROVED; and
  4. THAT pursuant to subsection 17(23.1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Adoption: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submission received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter”.

12.4.2

Animal Control - Request for Extension to Current Contract [Financial Impact -$200,000]

• 1. THAT Report 2025-145 regarding an extension to the current animal control contract BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare an RFQ for Animal Control Services for One year (with the option of a second year if construction is not completed) commencing on July 1st, 2025.

12.4.3

Non-competitive Procurement of the 2025-2028 Corporate Insurance Policy [Financial Impact ($1,922,606.00 Savings for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)], 2025-157

• 1. THAT Report 2025-157 Titled “Non-competitive Procurement of the 2025-2029 Corporate Insurance Policy” BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to negotiate the non-competitive procurement of the City’s corporate insurance policies for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 with Intact Public Entities (IPE) to an upset limit of $3,223,800.00; and
  3. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to enter into an agreement with IPE to renew the City’s corporate insurance policies with IPE for the policy terms July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 and July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028 with a City option for the policy term July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029; and
  4. THAT the necessary contracts, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or delegate, between The Corporation of the City of Brantford and IPE BE SIGNED by the Commissioner of Corporate Services or Manager of Purchasing or their respective delegates.

12.4.4

Deaccessioning of Art at Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition [Financial Impact: None], 2025-101

• THAT the following item BE DEFERRED by one meeting cycle:

  Item 7.1.3 Deaccessioning of Art at Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition [Financial Impact: None], 2025-101

  1. 1. THAT Report No. 2025-101 Deaccessioning of Art at Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition BE RECEIVED; and
     2. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to remove the art piece titled “Welcome Sculpture” from the Sports Hall.

12.4.5

Recommendations for Brant War Memorial, Alexandra Park Cannon, and Application HD-01-25 for the Jubilee Terrace Park Field Howitzer Cannon [Financial Impact: $15,000], 2025-11

• 1. THAT Report 2025-11 regarding “Recommendations for Brant War Memorial, Alexandra Park Cannon, and Application HD-01-25 for the Jubilee Terrace Park Field Howitzer” BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to deaccession the German Field Howitzer and the Alexander Park Cannon from the City’s Public Art Collection; and
  3. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to donate these war trophies to the Canadian Military Heritage Museum to be preserved and displayed indoors; and
  4. THAT up to $15,000 BE FUNDED from the Public Art Reserve to cover the costs of moving the two cannons to the Canadian Military Heritage Museum; and
  5. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to inscribe the missing names of the fallen for the Brant War Memorial by Remembrance Day 2025; and
  6. THAT Application HD-01-25 for Jubilee Terrace Park, to remove a heritage attribute from a designated heritage property, BE APPROVED; and
  7. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to complete the process set out in the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to Council’s decision on Application HD-01-25 for Jubilee Terrace Park.

12.4.6

Economic Development, Tourism, and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee Report #2025-02-26

• 1. THAT Report No. 2025-107 regarding Updates to the Public Art Policy (Corporate-035), BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to PROCEED with a future report to amend the Downtown CIP and Greyfields CIP to incorporate Public Art into the existing tax increment grant programs; and
  3. THAT the necessary By-laws to AMEND Corporate Policy-035, Public Art Policy, and Chapter 478 of the Brantford Municipal Code, Signs - Outdoor Other Advertising Devices, BE PRESENTED to City Council for Adoption; and
  4. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to amend Chapter 478 as follows:
     1. Repeal Section 478.2.18 and replace with the following:
        As defined in Corporate Policy-035—Public Art Policy.
     2. Repeal Section 478.9.10 and replace with the following:
        Any mural shall comply with the guidelines set forth in Corporate Policy-035 – Public Art Policy.
     3. Reinstate Section 478.9.11 in its current form, to remain in effect until such time as an Appeals Committee is created.

12.4.7

Sport Tourism Strategy (2019) Implementation Update [Financial Impact: None], 2025-21

• THAT Staff Report 2025-21 regarding the Sport Tourism Strategy (2019-2029) Implementation Update BE RECEIVED.

12.4.9

Purchasing Policy Review and Update - Councillor Sicoli

• WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the importance of effective purchasing policies in promoting openness, accountability, and transparency while protecting the financial best interests of the City; and

  WHEREAS the current Policy Corporate-012, the Purchasing Policy, has not been comprehensively reviewed since March 2020, presenting the opportunity for improvements in purchasing process, transparency, and efficiency; and

  WHEREAS the City aims to ensure that its purchasing practices reflect best industry standards and aligns with the values of fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and equitable access for local vendors; and

  WHEREAS a thorough review and update of the Purchasing Policy will enhance the City’s ability to effectively manage public funds while fostering economic development within the community.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford directs the following:

  1. THAT the CAO work with staff to review opportunities to ensure a Canada-First approach in the city’s procurement policies; and
  2. THAT City staff undertake a comprehensive review and update of the City’s Purchasing Policy. This review should include, but not be limited to, the following actions:
     1. Evaluate the internal spending limits;
     2. A review of the use of Approved Vendor’s lists, including how such lists are maintained and how procurement can be fairly and efficiently allocated to vendors on these lists; and
  3. THAT City staff explore methods to engage with, and to promote the participation of, local business in the City’s procurement initiatives in a manner which still reflects fairness to all bidders; and
  4. THAT City staff shall present the findings and proposed revisions to the Purchasing Policy to the City Council no later than Q3 of 2025; and
  5. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to send a copy of this resolution and a letter to MPP Will Bouma, Premier Doug Ford, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing asking for the review of the Municipal Act, The Discrimination in Business Act, and any other  Provincial legislation that may prevent municipalities from Supporting Canadian-based or Local businesses.

12.4.11

Town and Gown Advisory Committee - Councillor Van Tilborg

• WHEREAS the term “Town and Gown” is a term which conveys the relationship between post-secondary institutions and the communities that host them; and

  WHEREAS the relationship and collaboration between the City, post-secondary institutions and community partners is vital for the mutual benefit and growth of all parties in addressing shared concerns and opportunities; and

  WHEREAS the establishment of a Town and Gown Advisory Committee will provide a structured forum for dialogue and cooperation; and

  WHEREAS the City of Brantford previously had a Town and Gown Committee that was disbanded in 2018 which played a crucial role in fostering communication and collaboration between the city and local educational institution; and

  WHEREAS there is support from Wilfrid Laurier and Conestoga Student Unions and the Downtown BIA to reinstate the Advisory Committee.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. THAT a Town and Gown Advisory Committee BE CREATED; and
  2. THAT the Advisory Committee be comprised of the following members:
     1. One member of City Council, being Councillor Samwell;
     2. One member of the Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area;
     3. One member from each post-secondary institution in the City;
     4. One member from each student association for each of the post-secondary institutions in the City;
     5. One member of the Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce;
     6. One member of the Brantford Public Library; and
  3. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to submit a report to the Advisory Committee outlining best practices for Town and Gown Committees, including draft terms of reference based on successful models from other communities; and
  4. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide liaison support to the Committee; and
  5. THAT staff in the Clerk’s department BE DIRECTED to provide Clerking duties for the Committee; and
  6. THAT the Advisory Committee will report through Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration.

12.5

Finance Committee Report #2025-03-19

12.5.1

Request for Additional Funding for John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project [Financial Impact: $1,155,200 City portion], 2025-149

• 1. THAT report 2025-149 regarding a request for additional funds towards the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the City’s share of the request totaling $1,155,200 BE FUNDED from the John Noble Home Reserve (RF0492); and
  3. THAT the City portion of any 2024 operating surplus realized by the John Noble Home BE RETURNED to the John Noble Home Reserve (RF0492).

12.5.2

Financing Lease Policy – Establish Non-Material Lease Categories for 2025 [Financial Impact – None], 2025-139

• 1. THAT Report 2025-139 Financing Lease Policy-Establish Non-Material Lease Categories for 2025 BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT pursuant to Finance Policy 006, Council ACCEPTS and AGREES with the opinion of the City Treasurer that the total number of all financing leases of the following categories, already entered into or proposed to be entered into during the year 2025, will not result in a material impact for the municipality:
     1. All existing non-material financing leases which have been duly entered into on or before the date hereof;
     2. Leases for photocopiers and facsimile machines which have been entered into pursuant to the City’s Purchasing Policy;
     3. Leases of real property where the lease is for nominal or token consideration;
     4. Vehicle leases, including leases for cars, vans and pickup trucks, where replacement reserve funding is unavailable for such vehicles;
     5. Vehicle leases, including leases for cars, vans and pickup trucks, where such vehicles will be subject to extensive usage (mileage and/or hours) over a short lease period;
     6. Short-term rentals for vehicles, equipment and furnishings used in seasonal or project specific activities;
     7. Golf cart leases where replacement reserve funding is unavailable for such equipment; and,
     8. Cardio Fitness Equipment lease where the equipment is subject to high usage and high annual maintenance costs.
     9. Bundled equipment for sworn officers, which satisfy requirements under the Community Safety and Policing Act.

12.5.3

Quarterly Reserve and Reserve Fund Update [Financial Impact – None], 2025-138

• 1. THAT Report No. 2025-138 Quarterly Reserve and Reserve Fund Update, BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the DC Study Reserve (RF0501) BE CLOSED and the remaining balance TRANFERRED to the Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556).

12.5.4

Honoraria and Expenses Report for 2024 [Financial Impact-None], 2025-125

• 1. THAT Report 2025-125 entitled Honoraria and Expenses for 2024 BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the honorarium received from Councillor Caputo’ capacity as a board member on the GRCA BE REDIRECTED to Central Baptist Church Brantford.

12.5.5

Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2025 [Financial Impact- $3,596], 2025-126

• THAT Report 2025-126 regarding the mileage reimbursement rate BE RECEIVED.

12.5.6

4th Quarter Casino Update [Financial Impact -$1,277,080 revenue], 2025-135

• THAT Report 2025-135 titled 4^th Quarter Casino Update BE RECEIVED.

12.5.7

Preliminary 2024 Yearend Variance Report [Financial Impact - $ ], 2025-134

• THAT Report 2025-134 titled Preliminary 2024 Yearend Variance Report BE RECEIVED.

6.

Statutory Public Meetings

There were no statutory public meetings.

7.

Recognition of Achievements

There was no recognition of achievements.

8.

Proclamations

• Moved by Councillor Caputo
  Seconded by Councillor Sless

  THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED:

  8.1 – World Autism Day – April 2, 2025

  8.2 – National Volunteer Week – April 27 – May 3, 2025

  8.3 – Transgender Day of Visibility – March 31, 2025

  8.4 – Youth Sport Appreciation Week – April 5-12, 2025

  8.5 – Earth Week – April 20-26, 2025

  8.6 – Daffodil Month – April 2025

  8.7 - Sikh Heritage Month - April 2025

  Recorded vote on all Proclamations:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)

  The following proclamations were read by members of Council:

  
  

8.1

World Autism Day - April 2, 2025

• Moved by Councillor Caputo

  WHEREAS Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation; and
  WHEREAS Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects people differently and to varying degrees; and WHEREAS There is no known single cause of autism; and
  WHEREAS Early diagnosis helps a person receive the support and services that they need, which can lead to an improved quality of life; and
  WHEREAS in recognition of this month, members of the community will be invited to join Mayor Kevin Davis at Harmony Square on Tuesday, April 2nd 2024 at 1:00 pm, as he raises the Autism Awareness flag and lights Harmony Square and City Hall with the lights of the spectrum for one full week to promote awareness; to acknowledge and honour the many organizations that support Brantford families who are impacted by autism;
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby PROCLAIMS the month of April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Brantford.

8.2

National Volunteer Week - April 27 - May 3, 2025

• Moved by Councillor Carpenter

  WHEREAS the Brant Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators (BRAVA) wishes to bring recognition to, and encouragement of citizen participation in, National Volunteer Week (taking place in 2025 between April 27th to May 3rd); and

  WHEREAS Volunteer Canada has declared this year’s theme for National Volunteer Week, “Volunteers Make Waves” and

  WHEREAS each individual with diverse circumstances, experiences and knowledge, bring strength, passion and connections to build capacity and cohesion in our community;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford PROCLAIMS the week of April 27-May 3 as ‘Volunteer Week’ and celebrate the value of our community volunteers.

8.3

Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31, 2025

• Moved by Councillor Hunt

  WHEREAS March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility; and

  WHEREAS, Brantford Pride The Bridge 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 community; 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 community would like to annually celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility as they and their allies strive to create a healthy and safe environment now and in the future;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The City of Brantford does HEREBY PROCLAIM March 31, 2025 as "Transgender Day of Visibility 2025" in the City of Brantford.

8.4

Youth Sport Appreciation Week - April 5-12, 2025

• Moved by Councillor Sullivan

  WHEREAS The Brantford Sports Council is an organization that promotes the development and delivery of youth sports in our community. Advocates for local sport organizations and promotes sports tourism. A community partnership dedicated to the betterment of sport in Brantford; and

  WHEREAS The Brantford Sports Council works to build quality community sport, recreation and physical activity with our youth sports groups and other collaborative relationships. A collaboration of 22 Youth Sport organizations that work cooperatively to providing a collective voice for the ongoing development, education and promotion of the benefits of sport in our community; and

  WHEREAS Thousands of children are registered annually in a variety of youth sport programming in the City of Brantford each year; and

  WHEREAS the youth sport organizations are supported by Community residents who volunteer countless hours of their time in support of Youth Sport development in our City; and

  WHEREAS the sport community in the City of Brantford remains positive, vibrant and excited about the future of sport and the focus remains on the future and building strong grass root programs for all to participate while developing the social and physical skills throughout their sports journey; and

  WHEREAS in recognition of the week, a number of members and community partners from the Sport Community join Mayor Kevin Davis at Harmony Square Friday April 4, 2025 at 1pm to raise the flag to promote Youth Sport in Brantford; and to acknowledge and honour the many volunteers that support the sport programming offered in our community; and

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

  THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford HEREBY PROCLAIMS that April 5th-12th, 2025 as “Youth Sport Appreciation Week” in the City of Brantford.

8.5

Earth Week - April 20-26, 2025

• Moved by Councillor Samwell

  WHEREAS the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 with the goal of inspiring environmental awareness and encouraging the conservation, protection, and appreciation of our nation’s natural resources; and

  WHEREAS Earth Day is a historical event that takes place around the world on April 22 every year and this year will be the 55th anniversary; and

  WHEREAS Earth Day is now a global event that allows citizens to come together to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the planet and its natural resources and reducing dependence on non-renewable resources; and

  WHEREAS Earth Day has evolved into a week-long event to provide education and outreach beyond one day; and

  WHEREAS the IPCC’s 2018 special report on global warming indicates an urgent need to limit the increase in the global mean surface temperature from pre-industrial levels to 1.5 degrees Celsius; and

  WHEREAS climate change represents the greatest challenge to the future of humanity and the life support systems that make our world habitable; and

  WHEREAS the City of Brantford declared a Climate Emergency in 2019; and

  WHEREAS the steps we can take to protect and preserve our natural environment through education, partnerships, and positive actions should be encouraged in the City of Brantford; and

  WHEREAS in honour of Earth Week and to demonstrate commitment to the protection of our environment, the City of Brantford will be hosting the annual Clean Brantford Litter Pick Up event on April 25 and April 26, 2025. 

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Brantford City Council hereby PROCLAIMS the week of April 20 to 26, 2025 as “Earth Week” in the City of Brantford; and that City Hall be illuminated green in honour of Earth Week.

   

8.6

Daffodil Month - April 2025

• Moved by Councillor Martin

  WHEREAS people in our community have been directly affected by cancer and share a strong bond with others who experience this disease; and

  WHEREAS the Canadian Cancer Society is proud to be a champion and voice for Canadians who care about cancer and is committed to uniting and inspiring Canadians to take control of cancer; and

  WHEREAS, through Daffodil Month, funds are raised to invest in research that will change the future of cancer and a support system that makes life better for those affected by cancer; and

  WHEREAS many of Canadian Cancer Society volunteers in the City of Brantford and local donors are part of a collective of people united by the same goals, helping people live longer and improving the lives and experiences of those affected by cancer; and

  WHEREAS the daffodil is the symbol of strength, courage, and life for those living with cancer and for local people to rally around by donating, proudly wearing a daffodil pin, buying a digital daffodil in honour or memory of a loved one, or volunteering; and

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does HEREBY PROCLAIM April 2025 as DAFFODIL MONTH in the City of Brantford.

8.7

Sikh Heritage Month - April 2025

• Moved by Councillor Sicoli

  WHEREAS Sikhism is a religion founded in the Punjab region of South Asia by Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, who laid the foundation for a distinct and unique monotheistic faith based on the principles of equality, freedom and justice for all humanity; and

  WHEREAS Sikh Canadians have lived in Ontario since the middle of the twentieth century, and represent a growing and dynamic population and have made significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of Ontario; and

  WHEREAS Sikhs are known for their bravery; in World War I over a million soldiers served overseas in the British Army and 75, 000 never made it home. In World War II, Sikh units of Indian and Commonwealth forces served under allied command alongside or in cooperation with the American forces and earned a reputation of bravery, and more than 88,000 lives were taken and 109, 000 wounded; and WHEREAS Brantford is rapidly becoming more ethnically and culturally diverse and as of 2021 more than 10% of Brantford residents have a first language other than English or French and 36% of newcomers originate from South Asia; and

  WHEREAS aside from the Christian faiths, Sikhism is the religion observed by the greatest number of Brantford residents according to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada; and

  WHEREAS in 2020 the Brantford Immigration Partnership was established to create a more inclusive community representative of the broad diversity of cultural experiences of all residents of Brantford; and

  WHEREAS throughout the month of April, Sikhs all around Canada and the world celebrate Vaisakhi, also known as Khalsa Day, on April 13th , signifying the creation of the Khalsa and the Sikh articles of faith and

  WHEREAS the month of April was proclaimed as Sikh Heritage Month by the legislature of Ontario in 2013 (Bill 52); and

  WHEREAS by proclaiming the month of April as Sikh Heritage Month, The City of Brantford recognizes the important contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to Brantford’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric; and

  WHEREAS Sikh Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Sikh Canadians and the important role that they have played and continue to play in Canada, in communities across Ontario and specifically in Brantford.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of Brantford hereby PROCLAIMS the month of April as “Sikh Heritage Month” in The City of Brantford and encourage citizens of our community to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Sikh Canadians.

   

9.

Presentations/Delegations

• Moved by Councillor Samwell
  Seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg

  THAT Section 15.6.2(d)(i) 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to add a delegate past the 9:00 a.m. deadline.

  Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules:

  Yes (7)	Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
  No (4)	Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, and Councillor Martin

  Lost (7 to 4)

9.1

Heather George, Jake Jamieson, Ava Hill –Woodland Cultural Centre

Heather George, Woodland Cultural Centre appeared before Council

• Moved by Councillor Samwell
  Seconded by Councillor Sicoli

  THAT section 15.6.2 (l) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide the delegation an additional 10 minutes to present their application and answer questions from the Committee.

  Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

Clerk’s Report on Communications

10.1

Clerks Report on Communication for March 2025, 2025-176

• Moved by Councillor Sicoli
  Seconded by Councillor Sullivan

  THAT the Clerks Report on Communication for March 2025 BE RECEIVED.

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

Minutes

• Moved by Councillor McCreary
  Seconded by Councillor Martin

  THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED:

  11.1 Special City Council - February 25, 2025

  11.2 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - February 25, 2025

  11.3 City Council - February 25, 2025

  11.4 Special City Council - March 4, 2025

  11.5 Special City Council - March 18, 2025

  11.6 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - March 18, 2025

  Recorded vote on all Minutes:

   

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.1

Special City Council - February 25, 2025

11.2

Special City Council - Private and Confidential - February 25, 2025

11.3

City Council - February 25, 2025

11.4

Special City Council - March 4, 2025

11.5

Special City Council - March 18, 2025

11.6

Special City Council - Private and Confidential - March 18, 2025

13.

Urgent Reports

13.1

Woodland Cultural Centre Capital Campaign Contribution [Financial Impact - $1 million], 2025-169

• Moved by Councillor Carpenter
  Seconded by Councillor Hunt
  1. THAT report 2025-169 regarding the Woodland Cultural Centre Capital Campaign BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the requested contribution of $1 million to the Capital Campaign BE FUNDED in equal installments of $250,000 annually from 2025-2028 from the Casino Legacy Reserve (RF0555).

  Recorded vote on item 13.1:

  Yes (10)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
  No (1)	Councillor Martin

  Carried (10 to 1)

12.

Committee Reports

• Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg
  Seconded by Councillor Samwell

  THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED

12.1

Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2025-03-04

12.1.3

Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review [Financial Impact - None], 2025-7

• Councillor McCreary declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor McCreary declared a conflict of interest on this item.)

• 1. THAT REPORT no. 2025-7 regarding the Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT the recommended by-law changes as presented in Appendix “A” and further described in report no. 2025-7, Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review BE APPROVED; and
  3. THAT a capital project to implement the Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Review recommendations, in the amount of $151,400, BE CONSIDERED in the 2026 capital budget; and
  4. THAT the necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for ADOPTION; and
  5. That recommendation #1 contained in section 9.1.1 - to add designated parking lane lines on both sides of Balmoral Drive to assist in narrowing the roadway width BE REMOVED; and
  6. THAT recommendation #7 contained in section 9.1.1 - removal all-way stop at Kent Road and install a traffic circle BE REPEALED and REPLACED with: Remove stop signs on Balmoral Drive at Kent Road

  Recorded vote on item 12.1.3:

  Yes (10)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
  Conflict (1)	Councillor McCreary

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.1.6

Traffic By-law 37-83 Truck Route Amendments [Financial Impact - None], 2025-20

• 1. THAT report no. 2025-20 regarding Traffic By-law 37-83 Truck Route Amendments BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT Traffic by-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford BE AMENDED; and
  3. THAT the necessary by-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

  Recorded vote on item 12.1.6:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.3

Planning Committee Report #2025-03-06

12.3.1

Information Report Regarding Draft Plan of Condominium Application for 1 and 2 Melrose Street [Financial Impact - None], 2025-100

• Councillor McCreary declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor McCreary declared a conflict of interest on this item as he has a personal relationship with the applicant.)

• 1. THAT Report 2025-100, Information Report Regarding Draft Plan of Condominium Application for 1 and 2 Melrose Street, BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT any comments received as part of the March 6, 2025 public meeting be considered in a future staff recommendation report; and
  3. THAT the staff recommendation report BE PRESENTED at a future Planning Committee meeting.
  4. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide notice to all residents of 1 and 2 Melrose Street regarding the return date of this application to the Planning Committee, accompanied by a factual information package, and THAT all residents and the applicant BE GRANTED the opportunity to delegate to this matter at such Planning Committee meeting.

  Recorded vote on item 12.3.1:

  Yes (10)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
  Conflict (1)	Councillor McCreary

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.3.2

Draft Plans of Subdivision 29T-21505 (Riverwalk Phase 2), 29T-21506 (Riverwalk Phase 3), 29T-21503 (Riverwalk Phase 4) and 29T-22501 (297 Erie Avenue, Dover Avenue Extension) [Financial Impact – None], 2025-90

• 1. THAT Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 29T-21505, submitted by Corbett Land Strategies Inc. on behalf of Cachet Developments (Riverwalk) Inc., affecting the lands located at 101 Birkett Lane (Riverwalk West Phase 2), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions included in Appendix H “Riverwalk West Phase 2 Conditions of Draft Plan Approval” of Report 2025-90; and,
  2. THAT Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 29T-21506, submitted by Corbett Land Strategies Inc. on behalf of Cachet Developments (Riverwalk) Inc., affecting the lands located at the south end of 91 Birkett Lane (Riverwalk West Phase 3), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions included in Appendix I “Riverwalk West Phase 3 Conditions of Draft Plan Approval” of Report 2025-90; and,
  3. THAT Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 29T-21503, submitted by Landwise on behalf of LIV Developments Ltd., affecting the lands located at the north end of 91 Birkett Lane, along a future extension of Dover Avenue (Riverwalk West Phase 4), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions included in Appendix J “Riverwalk West Phase 4 Conditions of Draft Plan Approval” of Report 2025-90; and,
  4. THAT Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 29T-22501, submitted by Corbett Land Strategies Inc. on behalf of Multani Custom Homes Ltd., affecting the lands located at 297 Erie Avenue (Dover Avenue extension), BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions included in Appendix K “297 Erie Ave./Dover Ave. Extension Conditions of Draft Plan Approval” of Report 2025-90.
• Moved by Councillor Sicoli
  Seconded by Councillor Sullivan

  AMENDMENT

  THAT Item 12.3.2 of the Planning Committee report BE AMENDED by replacing the referenced appendices in Clauses A,B,C,D with the updated appendices appended to Council memorandum 2025-184.
• Recorded vote on Clause A of the amendment to item 12.3.2:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Recorded vote on Clause B of the amendment to item 12.3.2:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Recorded vote on Clause C of the amendment to item 12.3.2:

  Yes (9)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Caputo
  No (2)	Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (9 to 2)
• Recorded vote on Clause D of the amendment to item 12.3.2:

  Yes (9)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Caputo
  No (2)	Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (9 to 2)
• Recorded vote on item 12.3.2, as amended:

  Yes (10)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Caputo
  No (1)	Councillor Samwell

  Carried (10 to 1)

12.4

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025-03-18

12.4.8

Declaration of a Food Insecurity Emergency in the City of Brantford - Councillor Samwell

• WHEREAS food insecurity refers to the inability to obtain sufficient nutritious food due to financial constraints or other barriers, and poses a serious public health risk due to its association with higher rates of diseases and chronic health conditions; and

  WHEREAS according to the 2024 Vital Signs Report, 1 in 6 Brantford area households experienced food insecurity in 2023; and

  WHEREAS the primary cause of food insecurity is the lack of sufficient income to obtain food, housing and other basic needs; and

  WHEREAS the City of Brantford provides support to low-income households through the administration of Ontario Works, homelessness programs, affordable housing programs, child care subsidy, and funding to school nutrition and emergency meal programs; and

  WHEREAS a wide range of community agencies, service providers and faith groups are working to provide food and basic needs to Brantford residents including the Brantford Food Bank, Soup for the Soul, Brant Food for Thought, St. Vincent de Paul, Child Hunger Brant, and the Salvation Army, just to name a few; and

  WHEREAS many Brantford residents rely upon provincial and federal income programs including Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Old Age Security (OAS), Employment Insurance (EI), and Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS); and

  WHEREAS the income provided through provincial and federal programs has not kept up with rising costs of food, housing and other basic needs; and

  WHEREAS social assistance rates for Ontario Works recipients have been frozen since 2018, with no increase or inflation-based adjustment despite the increased costs of living; and

  WHEREAS the maximum single person monthly Ontario Works benefit for basic needs is $343 and $390 for shelter, totaling $733 per month; and

  WHEREAS the CMHC Average Market Rent (AMR) for a bachelor apartment in Brantford is $984 and for a one bedroom is $1,215; and 

  WHEREAS food banks and food programs, once thought to be a temporary support to people experiencing food insecurity, are now an ongoing part of the social safety net for many families; and

  WHEREAS the number of individuals using the Brantford Food Bank has increased by 86% over the past four years, from 5,543 unique individuals in 2021, to 10,332 unique individuals in 2024, with 34% of those supported being children.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. THAT Brantford City Council declare a food insecurity emergency in the City of Brantford
  2. THAT the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada BE REQUESTED, in accordance with their respective mandates, to:
     
     1. Increase the rates of income support programs to ensure they are adequate to address the basic needs of individuals and families; and
     2. Increase direct funding to local organizations providing food and other basic needs to families; and
     3. Increase funding to school nutrition programs, and commit to expanding school nutrition programs; and
     4. Increase investment is affordable housing solutions; and
     5. Act to address the causes of food insecurity by establishing a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income; and
     6. Review the feasibility of additional income support measures, including the Groceries and Essentials Benefit and increases to minimum wage; and
     7. Include the reduction of food insecurity as a component of all appropriate government policies; and
  3. THAT a copy of this Resolution BE FORWARDED to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Federation of Municipalities of Canada (FCM), Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA), all Ontario Municipalities, Member of Provincial Parliament Brantford-Brant, Member of Parliament Brantford-Brant, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, M.P., Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, M.P, Yves-Francois Blanchet, Leader of the Bloc Québécois, M.P. Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Premier Doug Ford, M.P.P. Marit Stiles, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, M.P.P. Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards Association, and the Canadian School Boards Association.
• Moved by Councillor Sicoli
  Seconded by Councillor Samwell

  AMENDMENT

  THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause D:

  THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with community organizations in the development of a Community Action Plan, to be provided to City Council prior to the end of Q3, and that this plan include:

  1. Input from community organizations regarding needed resources to address the local food insecurity crisis; 
  2. Hosting a Stakeholder round table event meant to drive innovation and efficiencies within similar organizations in the community
  3. Opportunities for Brantford City Council to support and advocate for community organizations that are addressing this crisis 

  Recorded vote on amendment to item 12.4.8:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Recorded vote on item 12.4.8, as amended:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)

14.

Resolutions

There were no resolutions.

15.

Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

16.

By-laws

• Councillor McCreary declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor McCreary declared a conflict on by-laws 29-2025 and 30-2025)

• Moved by Councillor McCreary
  Seconded by Councillor Martin

  THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-laws for 1^st and 2^nd Reading:

  26-2025         THREE          Being a By-law to amend By-law 021-2024, being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2024-2027 (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (Airport Board Report #2025-02-24)

  27-2025         THREE          Being a by-law to designate 53 Charlotte Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act (City Council – January 28, 2025)

  28-2025         THREE          Being a By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford Policies and to create a Corporate Policy Manual by amending Public Works policy 021 – Amending On-street Parking Regulations (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-36)

  29-2025         THREE          To amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a by-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-7)

  30-2025         THREE          To amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-7)

  31-2025         THREE          To amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-39)

  32-2025         THREE          To amend Parking By-law 144-88, being a by-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-39)

  33-2025         THREE          To amend Traffic By-law 37-83, being a by-law to regulate Traffic in the City of Brantford (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-20)

  34-2025         THREE          By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations)

  35-2025         THREE          By-law to amend By-law 144-88, being a By-law to regulate Parking in the City of Brantford (Public Works Policy – 021 Amending On-Street Parking Regulations)

  36-2025         THREE          Being a By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford Policies and to create a Corporate Policy Manual by repealing nine (9) existing Public Works policies and adding Public Works policy 029 – Traffic Regulations (Committee of the Whole – Operations Report #2025-03-05) (2025-15)

  37-2025         THREE          Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment No. 1 to the City of Brantford Greyfields Community Improvement Plan (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-03-18) (2025-44)

  38-2025         THREE          Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment No. 2 to the City of Brantford Downtown Community Improvement Plan (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-03-18) (2025-44)

  39-2025         THREE          By-law to amend By-law 70-2010, being a By-law to adopt various City of Brantford Policies, by amending Corporate Policy - 035 Public Arts Policy (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-03-18) (Economic Development, Tourism, and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee Report #2025-02-26)

  40-2025         THREE          Being a by-law to amend Chapter 478 (Signs-Outdoor Other Advertising Devices) of the Municipal Code (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2025-03-18) (Economic Development, Tourism, and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee Report #2025-02-26)

  41-2025         THREE          By-law to confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford with respect to the Meeting held on March 25, 2025.

   

   

  Conflict (1)

  Councillor McCreary
• Moved by Councillor Sullivan
  Seconded by Councillor McCreary

  Recorded vote on 1st and 2nd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Recorded vote on 1st and 2nd reading of By-law 29-2025 and 30-2025

  Yes (10)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
  Conflict (1)	Councillor McCreary

  Carried (10 to 0)
• Recorded vote on 1st and 2nd Reading of By-law 40-2025:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by Councillor Martin
  Seconded by Councillor McCreary

  THAT all by-laws having received a first and second reading BE TAKEN as read a third time and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

  Conflict (1)

  Councillor McCreary
• Recorded vote on 3rd reading of all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes:

  Yes (11)

  Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Recorded vote on 3rd reading of By-laws 29-2025 and 30-2025:

  Yes (10)	Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
  Conflict (1)	Councillor McCreary

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.