CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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

Brantford City Hall, 100 Wellington Square

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

2.

INVOCATION

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

5.

MAYOR'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS

6.

SEPARATION OF ITEMS IN COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES

7.

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING

7.1

Amendments to the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 and County of Brant Zoning By-law 61-16 (annexed lands), respecting a “Temporary Use By-law to Permit the Use of Recreational Vehicles” – PZ-09-2020 – City Wide [Financial Impact – None], 2021-66

• 1. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-09-20 initiated by the Corporation of the City of Brantford to amend the City of Brantford Zoning By-law 160-90 to permit the use of motor homes and travel trailers (recreational vehicles) for temporary occupancy during the Covid-19 pandemic, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.3 of Report 2021-66; and 
  2. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-09-20 initiated by the Corporation of the City of Brantford to amend the County of Brant Zoning By-law 61-16, for the annexed lands, to permit the use of motor homes and travel trailers (recreational vehicles) for temporary occupancy during the Covid-19 pandemic, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions as noted in Section 9.3 of Report 2021-66; and 
  3. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-09-20 to permit the use of motor homes and travel trailers (recreational vehicles) for temporary occupancy, BE APPROVED with a time frame for the Temporary Use By-law not to exceed 3 years from the date of adoption and that it shall not be rescinded before the Declaration of Emergency expires or has been terminated; and 
  4. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a By-law to Council to rescind the Temporary Use By-law three (3) months after the expiration or termination of the Declaration of Emergency; and
  5. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision:

  “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 8.2 of Report 2021-66.”

8.

PROCLAMATIONS

8.1

Black History Month - Mayor Davis

WHEREAS the City of Brantford is culturally diverse and composed of many people and communities; and

WHEREAS people of African descent have been a fundamental part of Brantford’s history since at least 1858 and have greatly contributed to the cultural, economic, political and social development of the City of Brantford; and

WHEREAS the City of Brantford recognizes the contributions of people of African heritage; and

WHEREAS the United Nations has proclaimed the years 2015 to 2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent with the objective of promoting greater knowledge of and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to society; and

WHEREAS the City of Brantford wishes to join with all citizens to recognize the contributions of people with African heritage in commemorating Black History Month;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford proclaims that February 2021 shall be known as "Black History Month" in the City of Brantford.

9.

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

10.

CLERK’S REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS, 2021-122

• THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for January 2021 BE RECEIVED.

11.

MINUTES

11.1

City Council - December 15, 2020

11.2

Special City Council - December 15, 2020

11.3

Special City Council - January 12, 2021

11.4

Special City Council - Private and Confidential - December 15, 2020

11.5

Special City Council - Private and Confidential - January 12, 2021

11.6

Estimates Committee -  January 6, 2021

11.7

Estimates Committee - January 11, 2021

11.8

Estimates Committee - January 13, 2021

11.9

Estimates Committee - January 18, 2021

11.10

Brantford Energy Task Force - October 28, 2020

11.11

Brantford Energy Task Force - November 12, 2020

11.12

Brantford Energy Task Force - Private and Confidential - October 28, 2020

11.13

Brantford Energy Task Force - Private and Confidential - November 12, 2020

11.14

John Noble Home Committee of Management - December 9, 2020

12.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1

Social Services Committee Report #2021-01-06

12.1.1

Funding Opportunities for Community Housing Capital Repairs and Replacements [Financial Impact – None], 2021-68

12.1.2

Final Report: Mayors’ Housing Partnerships Task Force Affordable Housing Action Plan [Financial Impact - None], 2021-42

12.1.3

Trillium Way Development Update [Financial Impact - None], 2021-3

12.2

Combined Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration and Community Development Report #2021-01-12

12.2.1

Applications for Official Plan Amendment OP-04-20 and Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-15-20 – 34 Norman Street [Financial Impact – None], 2021-2

12.2.2

Alfred Street and Arthur Street at Shallow Creek Park – Traffic Control [Financial Impact – None], 2020-471 (Deferral from December 1, 2020 Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration)

12.2.3

2021 Interim Property Tax Levy [Financial Impact: None], 2021-77

12.2.4

Part Lot Control Relief Application PLC-03-20 (Part of Lot 1, Block B Registered Plan 94 City of Brantford), 4 Harris Avenue [Financial Impact – None], 2021-11

12.2.5

Completion of Major Preventative Maintenance Services on Gensets at the Landfill Gas Utilization Facility [Financial Impact –2021($100,000)], 2021-36

12.2.6

Grey Street and Cumberland Street – Traffic and Parking Control [Financial Implication - None], 2021-27

12.2.7

Parking By-law 144-88 Amendment – Enbridge Gas Inc. Vehicles [Financial Impact - None], 2021-26

12.2.8

Thomas Avenue at Pace Avenue – Traffic Control [Financial Impact - None], 2021-28

12.2.9

Transfer Payment Agreement – Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Public Transit Stream Intake One (Ontario) Fund [Financial Impact – None], 2021-23

12.2.10

Transfer Payment Agreement – Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning (MTEC) Funding [Financial Impact – ($56,191)], 2021-45

12.2.11

Universal Transit Pass Amending Agreement with Wilfrid Laurier University and Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union [Financial Implications - $150,000], 2021-24

12.2.12

Cultural Hub Investigation Update and Next Steps [Financial Impact: None], 2021-81

12.2.13

CAO COVID-19 Emergency Update 01.12.21 [Financial Impact: None], 2021-40

12.2.14

Redirection of GRCA Honorarium to Brant United Way

12.3

City-County Liaison Committee Report #2021-01-18

12.3.1

Paramedic Services 2021 Budget – [Financial Impact – None], 2021-87

12.4

Estimates Committee Report #2021-01-18

12.4.1

Approval of 2021 Capital Budget and Other Recommendations and Direction provided during the 2021 Capital Budget Process

12.5

Special Committee of the Whole - Community Development Report #2021-01-19

12.5.1

Envisioning Our City: 2051 – The New Official Plan for the City of Brantford [Financial Impact – None], 2020-139 & 2021-20

13.

RESOLUTIONS

13.1

Resolution from Special In-Camera City Council Meeting held on January 26th, 2021, regarding Tentative Settlement with (CUPE) Local 181 - Custodian Unit for a Renewal Collective Agreement, 2021-89 

(Available at meeting)

13.2

Report 2021-111 CAO COVID-19 Emergency Update 01.26.21, 2021-111

• THAT Report 2021-111 CAO COVID-19 Emergency Update 01.26.21 BE RECEIVED.

13.3

Library Based Community Housing Outreach Worker Partnership [Financial Impact: None], 2021-115

• 1. THAT Report 2021-115 Library Based Community Housing Outreach Worker Partnership BE RECEIVED; and
  2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with a one-year pilot project to hire a Library-based Community Housing Outreach Worker, reporting to the City’s Housing and Homelessness Department, using staff funding from the Library and a portion of Social Services Relief Funds to fund the position; and
  3. THAT the Director, Housing and Homelessness Services, or designate, and the Manager, Housing Stability BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the City of Brantford any agreements necessary, satisfactory in form to the City’s Solicitor or designate, to proceed with the one-year pilot project.

14.

NOTICES OF MOTION

14.1

2021 Census Support - Mayor Davis

WHEREAS for over a century, Canadians have relied on census data to tell them about how their country is changing and what matters to them; and

WHEREAS we all depend on key socioeconomic trends and census analysis to make important decisions that have a direct impact on our families, neighbourhoods and businesses; and

WHEREAS in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Statistics Canada has adapted to ensure that the 2021 Census is conducted throughout the country in the best possible way, using a safe and secure approach; and

WHEREAS residents completing the census will have a direct impact on gathering the data needed to plan, develop and evaluate programs and services such as schools, daycare, family services, housing, emergency services, roads, public transportation and skills training for employment;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford supports the 2021 Census and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca. Accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community.

15.

BY-LAWS

16.

ADJOURNMENT