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
World Autism Day - April 2, 2025

 

  • 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

 

  • 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

 

  • 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

 

  • 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

 

  • 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

 

  • 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.

9.
Presentations/Delegations

 

10.
Clerk’s Report on Communications

 

10.1
Clerks Report on Communication for March 2025, 2025-176

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerks Report on Communication for March 2025 - 2025-176.pdf

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

11.
Minutes

 

12.
Committee Reports

 

12.1
Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2025-03-04

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

12.2
Social Services Committee Report #2025-03-05

This item has attachments. 
1.03.05.25 SOCIAL REPORT.pdf

12.3
Planning Committee Report #2025-03-06

This item has attachments. 
1.03.25.25 Planning Committee Report.pdf

12.4
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025-03-18, 2025-178

This item has attachments. 
1.03.18.25 COWPA REPORT.pdf
2.Response to Inquiry Regarding Town and Gown Committee - 2025-178.pdf

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

 

12.4.2
Animal Control - Request for Extension to Current Contract [Financial Impact -$200,000]

 

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

 

12.4.4
Deaccessioning of Art at Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition [Financial Impact: None], 2025-101

 

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

 

12.4.6
Economic Development, Tourism, and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee Report #2025-02-26

 

12.4.7
Sport Tourism Strategy (2019) Implementation Update [Financial Impact: None], 2025-21

 

12.4.8
Declaration of a Food Insecurity Emergency in the City of Brantford - Councillor Samwell

 

12.4.9
Purchasing Policy Review and Update - Councillor Sicoli

 

12.4.10
Waiving of Certain Planning Application Fees for 83 Port Street - Councillor VanTilborg

 

12.4.11
Town and Gown Advisory Committee - Councillor Van Tilborg

 

12.5
Finance Committee Report #2025-03-19

This item has attachments. 
1.03.19.25 FINANCE REPORT.pdf

13.
Urgent Reports

 

13.1
Woodland Cultural Centre Capital Campaign Contribution [Financial Impact - $1 million], 2025-169

This item has attachments. 
1.Woodland Cultural Centre Capital Campaign Contribution - 2025-169.pdf
2.Appendix A - Invitation to Invest - City of Brantford.pdf
3.Appendix B Case-for-Support-Dwadersquonyotarsquo-Dwagarsquoshǫrsquoǫh-We-Celebrate-our-Stories-.pdf
    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).

14.
Resolutions

 

15.
Notices of Motion

 

16.
By-laws

This item has attachments. 
1.03.25.25 City Council - By-law Listing.pdf
2.26-2025 - By-law to Amend Fees and Charges By-law 021-2024.pdf
3.26-2025 -1 Airport Revised Schedule.pdf
4.27-2025 Being a by-law to designate 53 Charlotte Street under the Ontario Heritage Act.pdf
5.28-2025_Public Works policy 021 – Amendment of Parking Regulations.pdf
6.29-2025 Parking By-law Amendments (Balmoral Dr Traffic Safety Review).pdf
7.30-2025 Traffic By-law Amendments (Balmoral Dr Traffic Safety Review).pdf
8.31-2025 Traffic By-law Amendments (Housekeeping).pdf
9.32-2025 Parking By-law Amendments (Housekeeping).pdf
10.33-2025 Traffic By-law Amendments (Traffic By-law 37-83 Truck Route Amendments).pdf
11.34-2025 Accessible Parking Zones (March 25, 2025).pdf
12.35-2025 Parking By-law Amendments (March 25, 2025).pdf
13.36-2025_Public Works policy 029 - Traffic Regulations - EV (002) RS.pdf
14.37-2025 Greyfields CIP Amending By-law.pdf
15.37-2025 Greyfields CIP Amendment No 1.pdf
16.38-2025 Downtown CIP Amending By-law.pdf
17.38-2025 Downtown CIP Amendment No 2.pdf
18.39-2025 By-law to Amend the Public Arts Policy.pdf
19.39-2025 Appendix A Public Art Policy 2025 Update.pdf
20.40-2025 BY-LAW to amend Chapter 478.pdf
21.41-2025 Confirming By-law.pdf

17.
Adjournment

 
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