COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
AGENDA

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Brantford City Hall, 100 Wellington Square

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Presentation

Kara Davey, Arts & Culture Development Officer and Kevin Dekok, Economic Development Officer

    1. THAT Report No. 2021-5 regarding the Film Annual Report (2020) and Policy Amendments BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the necessary By-law for presentation to City Council to amend By-law 70-2010 to repeal and replace Film Policy (Corporate-046); and

    3. THAT the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to update the Corporate Policy

      Manual to include this new Policy.

    1. THAT report 2021-165 entitled Proposed Regulations for Short Term Rental Accommodations BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to present a by-law for Council’s consideration once the Zoning amendment process, including any applicable appeal process, has completed that implements a Short Term Rental Accommodation registry program with the following parameters:
      1. Name and contact details of the owner;
      2. Property details including maximum guests;
      3. Completion of a Short Term Rental Accommodation operator questionnaire;
      4. Registration fee of $50.00;
      5. Validation statement that includes such items as insurance, good neighbour responsibilities, and rental property details; and
    3. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to provide an update report on the Short Term Rental Accommodation program in Q1 of 2023.
    1. THAT Report No. 2021-161 titled “On-Road Active Transportation Wayfinding Plan and Implementation" including sign design BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT the On-Road Active Transportation Wayfinding Plan and Implementation, including sign design BE APPROVED: and
    3. That staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with implementation of the On-Road Active Transportation Wayfinding Plan as presented in Report No. 2021-161.
    1. THAT report no. 2021-150 regarding “Spalding Drive – Pedestrian Crossover” BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT a Pedestrian Crossover BE APPROVED on Spalding Drive near the entrance to 34 Spalding Drive, and
    3. THAT Traffic by-law 37-83 BE AMENDED; and
    4. THAT “No Stopping” be BE APPROVED on or within fifteen (15) metres of a pedestrian crossover, and
    5. THAT Parking by-law 144-88 BE AMENDED; and
    6. THAT the General Manager of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to sign an agreement with Apotex Pharmachem Inc. for the purpose of cost-sharing of the installation of the Type “C” Pedestrian Crossover, and
      THAT all necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

     

    1. THAT report no. 2021-82 regarding “Ada Avenue and Palmerston Avenue – Proposed Access Restrictions” BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT funding in the amount of $125,000 for an Ada Avenue at Brant Avenue and Palmerston Avenue at Brant Avenue access restriction feasibility study / design be included in the 2022 capital budget.
    1. THAT report No. 2021-94, titled “Fire Route on Private Property – 77 Diana Avenue” BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT Schedule “27” of Parking by-law 144-88, which pertains to “Fire Routes on Private Property” BE AMENDED by adding the Fire Route for 77 Diana Avenue; and
    3. THAT the necessary by-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

     

    1. THAT report no. 2021-92 regarding “Speeding Drivers – Slow Down signs” BE RECEIVED; and

    2. THAT “Slow Down” lawn sign Option 1, as illustrated in the Analysis section of this report, BE APPROVED.

    1. THAT Report 2021-159 Community Safety and Well-being Plan: Draft Priorities BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to develop the final Community Safety and Well-being Plan based on the draft priorities as outlined in the Analysis Section of this report; and
    3. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to present the final Community Safety and Well-being Plan to Council for review and approval in June 2021.
    1. THAT Report 2021-140 Kids Ride Free Program BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to continue the Kids Ride Free Program on an ongoing basis with no charge for riders age 5-12; and
    3. THAT the necessary By-law to amend Schedule 1 of By-law 210-2019 being a By-law to Fix Fees and Charges to be collected by the Corporation of the City of Brantford for 2020 BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and
    4. THAT anticipated revenue losses to the Transit Department be offset by an annual transfer of $11,000 from the National Child Benefit/Social Assistance Reinvestment Fund.
    1. THAT Report 2021-146 Power of Attorney Resources and Information for Seniors BE RECEIVED; and
    2. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to implement the project plan as outlined in the Analysis section of this report.
  • THAT report no. 2021-97 regarding “Closure of Pedestrian Stairway from Usher Street to West Street” BE RECEIVED.

  • WHEREAS the City-County Liaison Committee is a comprised of 4 members of Brantford City Council and 4 members of Brant Count Council; and

    WHEREAS Councillor Weaver is a City appointee of the Committee; and

    WHEREAS Councillor Weaver wishes to resign from the Committee due to scheduling conflicts; and

    WHEREAS the appointment of members to this Committee is completed via By-law;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

    1. THAT Councillor Weaver BE REMOVED from the City-County Liaison Committee; and
    2. THAT Councillor Sless BE APPOINTED as a member of the City-County Liaison Committee for a term to expire November 24, 2021; and
    3. THAT the necessary By-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.
  • WHEREAS the previous traffic calming warrant study concluded that traffic calming was not warranted on Garden Avenue as per PUBLIC WORKS-009 Traffic Calming policy; and

    WHEREAS it has been over three (3) years since a traffic calming warrant study was last conducted for Garden Avenue; and

    WHEREAS All-way stop control installed at Garden Avenue intersections have been ineffective at reducing travel speeds between intersections; and

    WHEREAS residential development continues to be constructed on the east side of Garden Avenue; and

    WHEREAS the new residential development will generate additional traffic on Garden Avenue; and

    WHEREAS residents continue to express concern regarding vehicle speeds and need for traffic calming on Garden Avenue;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

    1. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to conduct traffic studies on Garden Avenue to determine if existing conditions warrant traffic calming; and
    2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on the results of Garden Avenue traffic studies as per PUBLIC WORKS-009 Traffic Calming policy.
  • WHEREAS the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford is a committee comprised of neighbourhood association executive members whose goal is to work with staff to guide and provide resources to assist with the delivery of neighbourhood association programs & activities; and

    WHEREAS the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford met virtually on Thursday January 28th, 2021 and communicated a commitment to taking a proactive approach with city staff and community stakeholders, to develop resources to address community safety; and

    WHEREAS Neighbourhood Associations have been actively providing community based programming to residents in Brantford since the early 1940’s; and

    WHEREAS it has been identified by the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford that tools and resources are required to support neighbourhood efforts in addressing community safety issues; and

    WHEREAS several Neighbourhood Associations have expressed interest in supporting and contributing to a plan to develop tools and resources that will assist Neighbourhood Associations with addressing community safety issues; and

    WHEREAS Mandy Samwell in her dual role as the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford Chair and the Eagle Place Community Association President, has already been working with Brantford Police Services and Community Stakeholders and has indicated her willingness to take a leadership role in the development of this project;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

    1. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with Brantford Police Services, City Departments, and other community stakeholders about the development of a Community Watch Programs; and provide a report to Council before December 31, 2021 that outlines research on best practices, options for implementation, costs, and the capacity of partner agencies, including Brantford Police Services, to support the program; and
    2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with Neighbourhood Association volunteers, Brantford Police Services, and other relevant stakeholders to develop a ‘Community Toolkit’ that would include marketing materials and workshops to support community safety and information sharing, and provide a report to Council by the end of June 2021 outlining a program plan and any associated costs.
  • WHEREAS Natural or Green Burial is a way of caring for the deceased with minimal environmental impact that aids in the conservation of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, and the restoration and/or preservation of habitat; and

    WHEREAS Natural Burial is the simplest and oldest form of human disposition and has been practiced by human civilization for thousands of years; and

    WHEREAS Natural Burial returns the body to the earth in a protected green space so that the body can contribute to the earth’s renewal; and

    WHEREAS Natural Burial uses non-toxic, biodegradable materials such as caskets, shrouds and urns; and

    WHEREAS a Natural Burial is a way of returning a body to the earth with as little impact on the environment as possible; and

    WHEREAS Natural Burials can be a spiritually fulfilling alternative to a conventional burial or cremation; and

    WHEREAS Natural Burials can be more cost-effective than the conventional burials; and

    WHEREAS the Natural Burial Association advocates to promote green burial in every community and build awareness of natural burial among the public; and

    WHEREAS there are four Natural Burial sites in Ontario located in Niagara Falls, Picton, Cobourg and Waterloo;

    NOW THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVED THAT staff investigate and REPORT BACK in Q3 regarding the possibility of offering Natural Burial in the City of Brantford.

  • WHEREAS Neighbourhood Associations have been actively providing community based programming, including the neighbourhood ice rink program to residents in Brantford since the early 1940’s; and

    WHEREAS residents are trespassing onto Stormwater Management Ponds to ice skate, continues to be an ongoing concern ; and

    WHEREAS the Neighbourhood Rink program supported by City staff in collaboration with Neighbourhood Associations helps to mitigate the risk of unsafe skating at non-approved locations; and

    WHEREAS approved neighbourhood ice rink locations must be equipped with adequate space, hydro service to support required lighting, and a water service that includes metering devises and legislated back flow prevention; and

    WHEREAS currently there are 24 approved outdoor skating locations throughout the City in addition to Harmony Square, for the community to enjoy each winter; and

    WHEREAS the Community Garden program has proven to be a positive community based initiative enabling residents to access and learn about food; and

    WHEREAS there are currently 15 Community Gardens in City parks throughout the municipality that require access to water to operate; and

    WHEREAS numerous City parks lack existing water infrastructure to service Community Gardens ; and

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

    1. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to include in the 2022 budget funding to design and install a water service and other required infrastructure including hydro, lighting and back flow prevention at Johnson Park to accommodate a future neighbourhood ice rink and existing Community Garden; and
    2. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to inventory water servicing within City parks for the purposes of outdoor skating rinks and community gardens and REPORT BACK in Q3 2021 with the inventoried list of City parks that do not currently have a water service that could be considered for installation with Capital Projects to be undertaken adjacent to these locations; and
    3. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare an Outdoor Rink Policy which shall address, without limitation, the appropriateness of site selection, infrastructure availability, rink size, and evaluating factors to rank new locations within the City and REPORT BACK to Council in Q4 2021 with the draft policy.

  • WHEREAS several requests for all-way stop control has been received; and
    WHEREAS an all-way stop location has been requested at Hamilton Avenue at Avondale Crescent/Street and
    WHEREAS an all-way stop location has been requested at Hamilton Avenue and Albermarle Street ; and
    WHEREAS an all-way stop location has been requested at Hampton Street and Rowanwood Avenue; and
    WHEREAS development in the area has created a significant increase in vehicular traffic on the local streets; and

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

    THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to send letters to the above known locations for the purpose of receiving their responses and/or concerns with respect to consideration for all-way stop control at the said intersections; and
    THAT staff BE DIRECTED to complete all-way stop control warrant studies and REPORT BACK in Q3 2021 with responses from the public engagement and the results of the warrant studies.

  • WHEREAS construction of a seven story residential building at the corner of Fairview Drive and Norman street has been approved by Brantford City Council by a vote of 7-2; and

    WHEREAS neighbours have concerns that on-site parking will be inadequate to satisfy the needs of the development; and

    WHEREAS the need for parking created by the construction of the subject building will have a negative impact on the immediate neighbourhood; and

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

    1. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to draft a neighbourhood engagement document satisfactory to the Ward Councillors seeking comment on an initiative to prohibit overnight parking on the following Ward 3 streets: Norman Street, Wayne Drive, Cecil Street, Albert Street, Terrance Avenue, Janet Street, Warwick Avenue and Willow Drive; and
    2. THAT the draft engagement documents BE PROVIDED to the Ward Councillors no later than April 15, 2021; and
    3. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to circulate the approved engagement documents to the affected neighbourhood for their feedback; and
    4. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council with the results of the engagement in Q3 2021.
  • THAT Section 15.11.5 of the Procedure By-law regarding the introduction of a resolution without prior notice BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following resolution:

     

    Motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted - Essential Workers Day - Councillor Wall

     WHEREAS Brantford City Council on May 26, 2020 passed a resolution proclaiming March 17th to be Essential Workers Day in the City of Brantford; and

    WHEREAS the Essential Workers Day resolution was sent to MPP Will Bouma and MP Phil McColeman to respectfully request that the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada formally declare March 17 to be Essential Workers Day to honour all of the essential workers who sacrificed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

    WHEREAS Kaleed Rasheed, MPP of Mississauga East - Cooksville introduced Bill 230, Front-line and Essential Service Worker Week Act, 2020  to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario proclaiming the third full week of March in each year as “Front-line and Essential Service Worker Week"; and

    WHERES on December 2, 2020 the Second Reading of  Bill 230 - Front-line and Essential Service Worker Week Act, 2020 was carried and referred to Standing Committee;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    1. The Essential Workers Day resolution passed by Brantford City Council on May 26, 2020 BE AMENDED to reflect that the third full week of March in each year be proclaimed as “Front-line and Essential Service Worker Week” in the City of Brantford;
    2. THAT the Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide a copy of this resolution, with a covering letter, to MPP Will Bouma and MP Phil McColeman to respectfully request that the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada formally support Bill 230- “Front-line and Essential Service Worker Week” to honour all of the essential workers who sacrificed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
    3. THAT all municipalities across Ontario and Canada BE INVITED to proclaim the third full week in March to be “Front-line and Essential Service Worker Week” in their respective municipalities, and that a copy of this resolution be provided to AMO, LUMCO, FCM, and ROMA for that purpose.

     

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