Brantford public meetings in 2024

City Council

Brantford City Council will consider approving a retroactive property tax rebate for the Brant United Way and a series of zoning and traffic bylaw amendments for Murray Street.

• Retroactive charity rebate for Brant United Way ($9,902.67)
• Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-16-24 for 571 West Street
• Parking By-law Amendments for Murray Street
• Traffic By-law Amendments for Murray Street
• By-law to amend fees and charges for Brantford Municipal Airport

Council voted 6-4 to suspend Councillor Richard Carpenter's remuneration for 30 days starting January 1, 2025, after the Integrity Commissioner found he violated the Oath of Confidentiality. Council also approved the 2025 City Services budget confirmation, the Economic Development Strategy (2024-2031), and a zoning amendment for a 10-storey mixed-use building at 571 West Street. Several items were deferred or amended, including a sidewalk funding allocation and airport hangar rates.

• Suspended Councillor Carpenter's pay for 30 days (6-4)
• Approved 2025 City Services budget confirmation ($138.36M operating, $158.77M capital) (9-1)
• Approved Economic Development Strategy 2024-2031 (9-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for 10-storey mixed-use building at 571 West Street (10-0)
• Approved $250,000 annual sidewalk allocation for 2025-2026 (9-1)
• Deferred mid-size T-hangar rate change at airport to February (9-1)
• Approved Murray Street/East Ward traffic safety changes with $19,300 funding (11-0)
• Approved Brantford Police Services budget, including crossing guard program transfer (9-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three applications involving land severances, easements, and minor variances for properties on Murray Street, Usher Street, and Burwell Street.

• 61-73 Murray Street: Proposed easement for parking access and a minor variance for a minimum lot area of 450 m2
• 101A-C Usher Street: Proposed severances of two parcels and variances for front yard landscaping and lot width
• 13 Burwell Street: Proposed land severance and variances for accessory building coverage, lot coverage, and rear yard size

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications before it, including consent to sever land and minor variances for properties on Murray, Usher, and Burwell Streets. Each approval was carried unanimously on a recorded vote of 5-0. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent B38-2024 for easement at 61-73 Murray St (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A58-2024 for minimum lot area at 61-73 Murray St (5-0)
• Approved consents B39-2024 and B40-2024 to sever townhouse parcels at 101A-C Usher St (5-0)
• Approved minor variances A56-2024 for front yard landscaped open space and lot width at 101A-C Usher St (5-0)
• Approved consent B41-2024 to sever land at 13 Burwell St (5-0)
• Approved minor variances A57-2024 for lot coverage, accessory coverage, and rear yard setback at 13 Burwell St (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 meeting

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee received several Heritage Impact Assessment reports and made decisions on multiple items. It approved the proposed alteration to the designated property at 34 Myrtleville Drive under Application HA-14-24. The committee also received the designation report for 53 Charlotte Street, noting a $1,400 budget allocation, and appointed members to the Prominence Point Subcommittee. Additional items included nominations for Prominence Point recognition, priorities for 2025, and a review of heritage procedures.

• Approval of alteration to 34 Myrtleville Drive (Application HA-14-24)
• Designation of 53 Charlotte Street under Part IV, with approx. $1,400 budget
• Appointment of members to the Prominence Point Subcommittee
• Reception of Heritage Impact Assessments for Downtown Streetscaping and 97 Wellington/81 George Street projects
• Review of Heritage Procedures and Delegated Authority

The Brantford Heritage Committee approved a heritage permit for alterations to 34 Myrtleville Drive, adding conditions to address foundation damage and chimney cap options. The committee also received heritage impact assessments for downtown streetscaping and 97 Wellington/81 George streets, forwarding comments to staff. It appointed members to a Prominence Point subcommittee and shortlisted neighbourhoods for 2025 research priorities.

• Approved alteration to 34 Myrtleville Drive (HA-14-24) with added conditions on foundation and chimney cap
• Received Heritage Impact Assessment for Downtown Streetscaping Project and forwarded comments
• Received Heritage Impact Assessment for 97 Wellington Street / 81 George Street and forwarded comments
• Received designation report for 53 Charlotte Street and forwarded comments
• Appointed 5 members to Prominence Point Subcommittee for 1-year term
• Shortlisted Waterloo Court, Lansdowne Park Estate, Victory Housing and Eagle Place for 2025 research
• Received review of Heritage Procedures and Delegated Authority and forwarded comments
• Approved minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider Zoning By‑Law Amendment PZ‑16‑24 for 571 West Street. The amendment seeks to change the zoning from General Industrial and Major Commercial Centre to holding‑zone designations to allow a 10‑storey mixed‑use building with a retirement home and ground‑floor commercial uses. Approval is conditional on the applicant providing a Land Use Compatibility Study and a Noise Study. No financial impact is noted.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment PZ‑16‑24 – change of zones at 571 West St to enable 10‑storey mixed‑use building
• Proposed development includes a retirement home and ground‑floor commercial uses
• Conditional approval requires a Land Use Compatibility Study and Noise Study
• No financial impact identified for the amendment
• Attachments include site plan, elevations, official plan, and study documents

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for a 10-storey mixed-use building with a 239-unit retirement home and ground-floor commercial uses at 571 West Street. The approval includes conditions, such as requiring a Land Use Compatibility Study and Noise Study before the holding provision is removed. The vote was unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-16-24 for 571 West Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 Planning Committee meeting (5-0)

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee will receive the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Annual Update and approve the 2025 Schedule of Reports. The committee will also discuss the draft 2025 meeting dates.

• Approval of 2025 Schedule of Reports (2024-634)
• Review of 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Annual Update (2024-633)
• Discussion of draft 2025 meeting dates
• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee received the 2025 Schedule of Reports and the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Annual Update, and approved the 2025 Meeting Schedule and the minutes from August 15, 2024. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Received 2025 Schedule of Reports (Report 2024-634)
• Received 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Annual Update (Report 2024-633)
• Approved 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2024

Special City Council

Brantford City Council will hold a special meeting on December 10, 2024, in a hybrid format. The council will move in-camera to discuss confidential matters including litigation, solicitor-client advice, and land acquisitions.

• In-camera consideration of 75-79 Erie Avenue
• Update on Indigenous Affairs
• Extension of due diligence period for 115 Albion Street

The special City Council meeting on December 10, 2024, consisted solely of a motion to move in-camera to discuss three confidential items: litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters related to 75-79 Erie Avenue, an update on Indigenous Affairs, and the extension of the due diligence period for the potential acquisition of 115 Albion Street (Robert Moore Park). The motion was carried unanimously (11 to 0), and the council reconvened in open session and adjourned at 5:11 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Moved in-camera to discuss 75-79 Erie Avenue litigation and legal advice (11-0)
• Moved in-camera to discuss Indigenous Affairs update (11-0)
• Moved in-camera to discuss extension of due diligence for 115 Albion Street land acquisition (11-0)

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole approved a new Economic Development Strategy for 2024-2031 and refunded $16,428.27 in municipal property taxes to the Brant Land Trust. The committee also decided not to pursue heritage conservation district designations for three neighbourhoods and approved updates to OMERS by-laws.

• Refund of $16,428.27 in property taxes to Brant Land Trust
• Approval of Economic Development Strategy (2024-2031)
• Decision not to pursue heritage conservation districts for Erie Avenue, Dufferin-Lorne, and Lansdowne Park
• Update to OMERS Participation By-law
• Approval of Downtown Entertainment District Option 1

The Committee approved a new councillor remuneration rate of $32.71/hour (Step 3.0, Level D) for the 2026 term, based on 25 hours per week starting January 1, 2027, and removed the $250 Planning Committee stipend. It also approved the Economic Development Strategy (2024-2031), directed staff to proceed with Option 1 for the Downtown Entertainment District, and decided not to pursue heritage conservation districts due to lack of interest.

• Approved councillor remuneration at $32.71/hr for 2026 term (9-2)
• Removed $250 Planning Committee stipend for 2026 term (8-3)
• Approved Economic Development Strategy 2024-2031 (10-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Option 1 for Downtown Entertainment District (10-1)
• Decided not to pursue heritage conservation districts (carried)
• Directed staff to develop Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan (carried)
• Approved $16,428.27 property tax refund to Brant Land Trust (carried)
• Referred no items; referral to Remuneration Committee lost (4-7)

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board will receive the December 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024-704) and related updates on real‑estate, facilities, airport management and budget. Board members are asked to provide feedback for the Recommendation Report to the Committee of the Whole – Operations. The meeting will also consider the minutes from the November 18, 2024 Board meeting.

• December 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report – 2024-704 (Financial Impact: None)
• Appendix A – Airport Projects Update (December 2024)
• Appendix B – CYFD Brantford Capital Needs (December 2024)
• Appendix C – December Airport Management Report 2024
• Appendix D – Brantford Municipal Airport Profit/Loss December 2024

The Brantford Airport Board received the December 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report as information and directed staff to obtain cost estimates for main runway lighting, approach guidance lighting for Runway 23, and an Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS). Staff will report back with estimates to consider drafting a proposal to the County of Brant for cost contribution. The board also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received December 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (carried)
• Directed staff to obtain estimates for main runway lighting, approach guidance lighting for Runway 23, and AWOS (carried)
• Directed staff to report back with cost estimates for potential County of Brant contribution (carried)
• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (carried)

Estimates Committee

The committee is considering the Year 2 Budget Confirmation for Local Boards. This includes reviewing operating and capital budgets for several city entities and discussing the administration of the Adult School Crossing Guard Program.

• Local Boards 2025 budget: $73,359,283 Operating and $3,058,809 Capital
• Transfer of $744,189 for the Adult School Crossing Guard Program to the City
• Inclusion of $96,755 for the Summer Park Patrol Program in the 2025 Operating Budget
• 2025 budget reviews for Downtown Brantford BIA, Public Library, John Noble Home, Police Service, and Brant County Health Unit

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole Operations will receive reports on active transportation sidewalk gaps, the Blue Box recycling program transition, airport fee changes, and neighbourhood traffic safety. It will consider a $250,000 capital project starting in 2027 to add missing sidewalks and a by‑law amendment to adopt a new sidewalk policy. The council will also discuss funding for Murray Street traffic safety and approve amendments to the Brantford Source Protection Plan.

• Consider a $250,000 capital project (starting 2027) to add missing sidewalk links and present a by‑law amendment to By‑law 70‑210 to adopt a new sidewalk policy.
• Review the Blue Box Recycling Program transition to individual producer responsibility in 2025, with a financial impact of $84,800.
• Amend airport fees: raise the mid‑size T‑hangar rate from $509.27 to $611.27 per month and exempt commercial hangars from the Fees and Charges By‑law.
• Approve Murray Street / East Ward traffic safety recommendations, allocate $19,300 from the Road Safety reserve for 2025 implementation and consider $119,900 for the 2026 capital budget.
• Approve the proposed amendments to the Brantford Source Protection Plan and provide a copy of the resolution to the Grand River Source Protection Authority by Dec 27 2024.

Estimates Committee

The Estimates Committee is reviewing the Year 2 Budget Confirmation for City Services and public engagement findings for 2025 budget priorities. The body will hear delegations regarding the city services budget and consider the adoption of operating and capital budgets.

• Year 2 Budget Confirmation – City Services: $138,360,049 Operating and $158,765,799 Capital
• Proposed amendment to By-law 2021-2024 to fix fees and charges for 2024-2027
• Request to include operating and capital costs for Option 3 of the Brantford Transit-Moving Forward Plan in the 2025 Budget
• Presentation of 2025 City Budget Priorities – Public Engagement Campaign Findings (Report 2024-709)
• Authorization for debenture financing by-laws

Control of Vicious Dogs Committee

The Control of Vicious Dogs Committee is meeting to review a muzzle appeal and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary focus is a hearing regarding a dangerous dog designation served on October 23, 2024.

• Muzzle appeal by Lisa Elward regarding a dog named Xena at 404-177 Colborne Street West
• Approval of October 30, 2023, open and private committee minutes

Public Consultation Task Force

The Public Consultation Task Force will consider a staff report recommending the Expansion of the Community Involvement Framework with a $10,000 financial impact. The body will direct staff to implement the updated engagement campaign and to report findings in March 2025. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and approval of the September 12, 2024 minutes.

• Expansion of Community Involvement Framework – Public Consultation Plan Update (financial impact $10,000)
• Implementation directive for the updated Community Involvement Framework engagement campaign
• Report back to the Task Force on campaign findings in March 2025
• Review and approval of Public Consultation Task Force minutes from September 12, 2024
• Roll call and declarations of conflicts of interest

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee will receive an update report on the final Economic Development Strategy for 2024‑2031 (item 4.1). The meeting also includes consent items to approve the June 19, 2024 minutes and to adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update Report – Final Economic Development Strategy (2024‑2031) (item 4.1)
• Consent item: approve Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee minutes from June 19, 2024
• Consent item: adopt 2025 meeting schedule for the advisory committee

City Council

Council will approve the 2025 Shared Social Services Operating Budget of $19,205,188 and Capital Budget of $3,973,829. The meeting also includes ratifying a settlement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for a collective agreement renewal, authorizing the sale of city‑owned properties on Marlene Avenue, and approving the purchase of 57 Charlotte Street for $1,628,475. Several by‑law amendments and traffic safety reviews are presented for consideration.

• 2025 Shared Social Services Operating Budget $19,205,188 and Capital Budget $3,973,829 approved
• Ratification of settlement with IBEW Local 636, Unit 41 for collective agreement (June 1 2024 – May 31 2028)
• Disposition of underutilized city‑owned properties: 10 Marlene Avenue and two lots from 5 Marlene Avenue
• Acquisition of property at 57 Charlotte Street for $1,600,000 plus $28,475 land transfer tax (total $1,628,475)
• Multiple by‑law amendments (parking, traffic, reserve dedication) and traffic safety reviews presented

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee will receive and review three reports: the 2025 priorities (budgeted $9,515), a heritage impact assessment for 40 Richmond Street, and results of consultations on potential heritage conservation districts on Erie Avenue, Lorne, Dufferin, and Lansdowne Park. The committee will also consider consent items including the October 28, 2024 minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• 2025 Heritage Committee priorities (budget $9,515)
• Heritage Impact Assessment for 40 Richmond Street
• Results of potential Heritage Conservation District consultation – Erie Avenue, Lorne, Dufferin, and Lansdowne Park
• Consent item: minutes from October 28, 2024 meeting
• Consent item: 2025 Heritage Committee meeting schedule

Special City Council

The Special City Council will adopt a proclamation designating November as Hindu Heritage Month. The council will also consider two by‑law items listed in the attached PDFs. Other agenda items include roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and routine procedural matters.

• 2024 Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month Proclamation
• By‑law 152‑2024 Confirming By‑law (PDF attached)
• Special City Council – By‑law Listing (PDF attached)

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee will approve the appointment of council members to a range of committees, boards, advisory committees and task forces as outlined in Appendix A. It will also receive the 2023‑2024 Council Attendance Report and the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting. A private and confidential segment will discuss citizen member appointments to several boards and committees.

• Appointment of Members of Council to various committees, boards, advisory committees and task forces (Item 3.1)
• Receipt of 2023‑2024 Council Attendance Report (Item 4.1)
• Receipt of August 27, 2024 Appointments Committee minutes (Item 4.2.1)
• Private appointment of citizen members to Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee and other boards (Item 5.1)
• Discussion of citizen appointments to Brantford Airport Board, Heritage Committee, Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Committee, Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee, Property Standards Committee, Public Consultation Task Force

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board will receive the Fees and Charges Review report (2024‑693) and direct staff to amend airport rates. The proposal exempts commercial hangars from the Fees and Charges By‑law, sets market rates for them, and increases the mid‑size T‑hangar rate from $509.27 to $611.27 per month, with a reported financial impact of $36,720.00. The board will also consider the November 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024‑653) and a draft schedule for 2025 meetings.

• Fees and Charges Review – amend rates, exempt commercial hangars, raise T‑hangar to $611.27/month (Financial Impact $36,720.00)
• Real Estate and Facilities Report – informational update for November 2024
• Draft 2025 Meeting Schedule – review of proposed dates
• Review of Brantford Airport Board minutes from October 21, 2024
• Presentation of By‑law amendment to fix fees and charges for 2024‑2027 for council adoption

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the 2024 Accessibility Action Plan Year in Review report and consider it for information. The committee will also review and comment on the Site Plan Control Application for 10 Lynden Road (SPC‑24‑2024). Additional agenda items include adopting the draft 2025 meeting schedule and approving minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting.

• Accessibility Action Plan – 2024 Year in Review (Report No. 2024‑669)
• Site Plan Control Application for 10 Lynden Road (SPC‑24‑2024, Report No. 2024‑664)
• Draft 2025 meeting schedule for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider Zoning By‑law Amendment PZ‑11‑24 for 816 Colborne Street, which seeks to rezone the property from Residential Type 1B to Holding‑Residential Medium Density Type A‑Exception 96 to allow townhouse units, subject to neighbour consultation and new access approval. The committee will also receive reports on several road dedication bylaws and a subdivision agreement that will be presented to City Council for adoption.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment PZ‑11‑24 – 816 Colborne Street (rezoning to medium‑density townhouses)
• Various Road Dedication Bylaws for Hoodless Court, Longboat Run East, and rename Rudd Street to Rudd Way
• Wayne Gretzky Parkway 0.3 m Reserve Dedication and Lane Designation By‑laws
• West Brant Heights Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement and related road dedication bylaws (Granka Street, Strickland Avenue, Frey Crescent, Vollett Street)
• Consent item: approval of Planning Committee minutes from September 12, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2024 departmental review for Parks, Recreation and Facilities and the external auditor's annual plan. The body will also consider the establishment of a new Building Faster Fund Reserve Fund.

• Departmental Review of Parks, Recreation and Facilities (Report 2024-640)
• External Auditor Annual Independence Letter, Engagement Letter, and Audit Plan (Report 2024-626)
• Proposed by-law to establish RF0452 – Building Faster Fund Reserve Fund
• 3rd Quarter Casino Update reporting $1,266,346 in revenue
• Quarterly Status Report of Contracts Awarded for July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024

Brantford Hospital Working Group

The Brantford Hospital Working Group will receive a report titled “New Hospital Now Campaign Update” (Item 4.1, Report No. 2024-688) and review an updated petition. The group will also consider the October 31, 2024 meeting minutes as a consent item. No specific decisions are listed beyond the informational update.

• Item 4.1 – New Hospital Now Campaign Update (Report No. 2024-688)
• Updated New Hospital Now Petition (07.11.2024)
• Consent Item 5.1.1 – Minutes from October 31, 2024 meeting

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole will consider several capital funding items, including $213,504 for the Waterworks Park parking lot and $3.55 million for the Provincial Offences Court Services accommodations project. Staff will seek approval of by‑laws to establish an Administrative Penalty System and to amend the Parking Control By‑law. A resolution will be voted on to ask the provincial and federal governments to redirect a portion of the Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure. Additional items include a heritage designation amendment for 34 Myrtleville Drive and a motion on downloading King George Road.

• Waterworks Park Parking Lot additional funding – $213,504 (capital budget)
• Provincial Offences Court Services (POA) Accommodations Project funding – $3,550,000 (capital budget)
• Adoption of by‑laws establishing an Administrative Penalty System and amending the Parking Control By‑law
• Proposed amendment to Heritage Designation By‑law 153‑81 for 34 Myrtleville Drive (estimated cost $533‑$733)
• Resolution requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for infrastructure

Special City Council

The Special City Council will discuss a tentative settlement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 636, Unit 41 to renew its collective agreement for the period June 1 2024 – May 31 2028. Additional items include a collective bargaining update, a litigation matter concerning 75‑79 Erie Avenue, and several property acquisition or disposition proposals.

• Tentative settlement with IBEW Local 636, Unit 41 for a renewal collective agreement (June 1 2024 – May 31 2028) – item 3.1
• Collective bargaining update 2024 – item 3.2
• Litigation or potential litigation concerning 75 – 79 Erie Avenue – item 3.3
• Acquisition of property at 57 Charlotte Street – item 3.5
• Disposition of underutilized city‑owned properties on Marlene Avenue – item 3.6

Citizen’s Remuneration Review Committee

The Citizen's Remuneration Review Committee will decide on new pay rates for the Mayor and City Councillors for the upcoming term, with a projected financial impact of approximately $83,000. The committee will also direct staff to consider additional compensation suggestions, such as dedicated staff support and professional development opportunities.

• Final Remuneration Recommendations for new Council term
• Councillor remuneration set at Step 3.0 of Level D
• Mayor's remuneration to remain under current provisions
• Staff directed to consider dedicated staff support
• Staff directed to consider CRM software implementation

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several minor variance requests and land consent applications. The body will decide on lot coverage, building heights, and parking requirements for various properties across the city.

• Application A52-2024: Lot coverage increase to 12.5% at 160 Parkside Drive
• Application A53-2024: Accessory building lot coverage increase to 17% at 7 Kennedy Street
• Application A54-2024: Multiple variances for parking, lot width, and coverage at 81 George Street & 97 Wellington Street
• Application B17-2024: Severance of approximately 1.45 ha from 555 Greenwich Street to 565 Greenwich Street
• Application A51-2024: Building height increase to 20m at 225 Henry Street

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole adopted the Brantford Transit Moving Forward Final Report and the Cemetery Master Plan Summary and Recommendations, directing $150,000 of additional revenue to the 2025 operating budget and presenting a by‑law amendment to fix related fees. The council also endorsed the Youth Strategy 2025‑2027, directed implementation of the Healthy Aging Strategy funded from the Casino Legacy Reserve, and approved by‑law changes for several traffic‑safety projects. A resolution was passed to fund up to $50,000 for the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games, and a motion was introduced to apply for a climate‑adaptation grant of up to $105,000.

• Adoption of Cemetery Master Plan Summary and Recommendations with $150,000 revenue added to 2025 budget and by‑law amendment to fix fees (By‑law 2021‑2024).
• Adoption of Brantford Transit – Moving Forward Final Report (Report 2024‑337).
• Endorsement and implementation directive for Empowering Youth Strategy 2025‑2027 (Report 2024‑662).
• Funding of Healthy Aging Strategy 2025‑2027 using $44,781 from the Casino Legacy Reserve (Report 2024‑663).
• Approval of by‑law changes for traffic‑safety reviews on Parkside Drive, Tollgate Road, and West Brant neighbourhoods, with capital project considerations of $64,000, $128,000, and $683,000 respectively.

Brantford Hospital Working Group

The Brantford Hospital Working Group will review the “New Hospital Now” advocacy campaign recommendation (Report No. 2024‑642). The recommendation proposes an advocacy campaign for a new hospital and lists a financial impact of none. The group will discuss the recommendation and consider related attachments.

• Item 4.1 – “New Hospital Now” advocacy campaign recommendation (Report No. 2024‑642, financial impact: none)
• Item 5.1 – Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 Brantford Hospital Working Group meeting

City Council

Brantford City Council will meet to discuss a proposed $140 million sport and entertainment centre, approve a 16.8% increase to the paramedic service budget, and consider renaming Morton Avenue. The meeting will also include proclamations for Rett Syndrome and Transgender Day of Remembrance.

• Approval to proceed with $140M sport and entertainment centre
• Paramedic Service Draft 2025 Budget increase of up to $1,099,325
• Proposal to rename Morton Avenue to Morton Avenue West
• Flood Grants update of $200,000
• 2025 Property Tax Policy

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee will receive Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports for the Powerline East and Powerline Central Block Plans and forward comments to staff. It will consider a proposed amendment to Heritage Designation By-law 153-81 for 34 Myrtleville Drive, with an estimated financial impact of $533.11‑$733.11. The committee will decide on alteration applications for three designated properties: a denial for 164 Brant Avenue and approvals for 7 Egerton Street and 12 Hillcrest Avenue. It will also discuss adaptive‑re‑use incentives for designated heritage properties.

• Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for Powerline East Block Plan (no financial impact)
• Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for Powerline Central Block Plan (no financial impact)
• Proposed amendment to Heritage Designation By-law 153-81 for 34 Myrtleville Drive (financial impact $533.11‑$733.11)
• Proposed alteration to 164 Brant Avenue – request denied
• Proposed alteration to 7 Egerton Street – request approved

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will review two appeals of property standards orders. Both orders—#30-24 for 46 Colborne Street and #24-24 for 114 Clarence Street—are confirmed and upheld. The committee will also approve the minutes from its August 22, 2024 meeting.

• Appeal of Property Standards Order #30-24 for 46 Colborne Street – confirmed and upheld
• Appeal of Property Standards Order #24-24 for 114 Clarence Street – confirmed and upheld
• Approval of Property Standards Committee minutes from August 22, 2024

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board will take roll call, declare any conflicts of interest, and hear presentations and delegations. It will consider the October 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024‑605) along with related budget and project updates. The board will also review the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes as a consent item.

• October 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024‑605)
• Actual Budget Comparison document
• Airport Projects Update document
• Brantford Airport Board Minutes – September 9, 2024

Brantford Hospital Working Group

The Brantford Hospital Working Group will consider Report No. 2024-622 titled “Brantford Hospital Working Group Project Plan.” The group will expand the scope of the initial budget to implement the Working Group campaign as described in Section 9.1 of the report. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and approval of the October 3, 2024 minutes.

• Review and adopt Brantford Hospital Working Group Project Plan (Report 2024‑622)
• Expand scope of the initial budget to implement the Working Group campaign (Section 9.1)
• Approve minutes from the October 3, 2024 Working Group meeting
• Conduct roll call of members
• Record declarations of conflicts of interest

Estimates Committee

The Estimates Committee will consider the Paramedic Services Draft 2025 Budget, which includes an operating budget increase of up to $1,099,325 (a 16.8% rise) and a capital increase of $422,370. The committee will review funding sources, including the Development Charges‑Land Ambulance Reserve Fund and the Corporate Contingency Reserve, and will direct the City Clerk to send the final resolution to the County Clerk before November 1, 2024.

• Operating budget increase up to $1,099,325 (16.8%)
• Capital budget increase of $422,370
• 100% funding for an expansionary vehicle for an additional staffed ambulance from Development Charges‑Land Ambulance Reserve Fund (RF0412)
• 50% funding for the Paramedic Services Optimum Response Model, remainder from Corporate Contingency Reserve (RF0554)
• 60% funding for annual lease costs of a new station, remainder from Corporate Contingency Reserve

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a report on the 2025 Property Tax Policy, which proposes no changes to commercial or industrial tax classes, graduated rates, or relief measures. The Committee will also consider a Flood Grants Update that provides $200,000 from the Council Priorities Reserve for residential compassionate flood relief and basement flood prevention grant programs. The meeting includes routine budget reports, consent items such as approval of the September 11, 2024 Finance Committee minutes, and standard delegations and presentations.

• 2025 Property Tax Policy – no adoption of commercial/industrial tax classes, graduated rates, or tax relief
• Flood Grants Update – $200,000 allocated from the Council Priorities Reserve for flood relief programs
• Budget Reports – general financial updates (no specific dollar amounts noted)
• Consent Items – approval of Finance Committee minutes from September 11, 2024
• Delegations/Presentations – scheduled but no specific details provided

Special City Council

The Special City Council will receive the report on the Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub and direct staff to provide a Consolidated Municipal Service Manager endorsement for SOAR Community Services' provincial application. The council will also forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. Additionally, the council will consider three by‑law items, including a sale by‑law for 100‑102 Wellington Street and a signing by‑law.

• Endorse SOAR Community Services' HART Hub application (no financial impact)
• By‑law 135‑2024: Sale of property at 100‑102 Wellington Street
• By‑law 136‑2024: Signing by‑law

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole approved renaming Morton Avenue to Morton Avenue West and approved multiple bylaw housekeeping amendments. The committee also directed staff to fund a $10,000 community engagement campaign and report on quarterly Finance Committee meetings.

• Rename Morton Avenue to Morton Avenue West (cost: $5,500)
• Amend multiple city bylaws (Property Standards, Noise Control, etc.)
• Fund $10,000 community engagement campaign
• Schedule quarterly Finance Committee meetings starting 2025
• Direct staff to develop investment strategy for major sports teams

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will consider Item 5.1, which seeks approval to proceed with the development of a Sport and Entertainment Centre with a $140 M budget funded by debentures. The agenda includes a financing and strategy plan, procurement of design and sponsorship consultants, and directions for naming‑rights negotiations, a reserve fund, revenue sources, and lease talks with the Brantford Bulldogs. A financing by‑law will be presented for adoption.

• Approval to proceed with the Sport and Entertainment Centre ($140 M budget)
• Presentation of the Proposed SEC Financing and Strategy Management Plan
• Authorization to award contracts for a design consultant and a corporate sponsorship campaign
• Direction to negotiate naming‑rights and a lease with the Brantford Bulldogs
• Establishment of an SEC Reserve and identification of revenue sources to service debt

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to consider four applications for alterations to designated heritage properties. The committee will review reports and determine if the requested changes to these sites should be approved.

• Proposed alteration to 203 Brant Avenue (Application HA-08-24)
• Proposed alteration to 266 Brant Avenue (Application HA-07-24)
• Proposed alteration to 34 Palace Street (Application HA-09-24)
• Proposed alteration to 88 Dalhousie St / Sanderson Centre (Application HA-10-24)

Brantford Hospital Working Group

The City Council will vote to create a community‑based Brantford Hospital Working Group, appoint city councillors and request representatives from the Brant Community Healthcare System, County of Brant, Six Nations Council and New Credit. The resolution also directs staff to develop a free lawn‑sign campaign for the new hospital, funded up to $10,000 from the Council Priorities Reserve. Additional items discuss setting task deadlines and a meeting schedule for the group.

• Resolution to establish the Working Group with City reps (Mayor Davis, Councillors McCreary, Carpenter, Samwell) and external reps (BCHS, County of Brant 2, Six Nations 1, New Credit 1)
• Appointment of Councillor McCreary as Chair and Councillor Carpenter as Vice‑Chair
• Approval of a free lawn‑sign campaign for the new hospital, maximum cost $10,000 funded from the Council Priorities Reserve
• Transfer of the former Fire Station #2 site and parking lot at 311 St. Paul Avenue to BCHS for the new hospital project
• Recommendations to set task identification/report‑back dates and to establish a regular meeting schedule (options include bi‑weekly, monthly, etc.)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 2, 2024 will consider several minor variance applications. The committee will approve application A47-2024 for 29 Rosehill Avenue, allowing a garage side yard of 0.63 m instead of the required 1.5 m. It will also approve application A49-2024 for 325 Fairview Drive, permitting a personal service store, a 29 m² upper‑level deck storage area, and an office size of 93 m² exceeding the usual 56 m² limit. Finally, the committee will approve application A48-2024 and consent B34-2024 for 28 Grandview Street, reducing lot area to 182.6 m² per unit and lot width to 5.5 m, and severing the property into two parcels.

• A47-2024 – 29 Rosehill Ave – garage side yard reduced to 0.63 m (minimum required 1.5 m).
• A49-2024 – 325 Fairview Dr – personal service store allowed; upper‑level deck converted to 29 m² storage; office size increased to 93 m² (vs 56 m²).
• A48-2024 – 28 Grandview St – lot area reduced to 182.6 m² per unit (vs 230 m²) and lot width to 5.5 m (vs 6 m).
• B34-2024 – 28 Grandview St – consent to sever property into two parcels each 182.6 m² area and 5.5 m width.

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposals to expand traffic enforcement technology and update engineering policies. The body is also discussing the future funding and community needs for an indoor sport facility.

• Proposal to install 5 Automated Speed Enforcement cameras via Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC
• Request for $50,000 from Road Safety Initiatives reserve for a consultant to rank safety zones
• Proposal to install 4 additional Red Light Camera locations in 2025
• Proposed updates to Engineering Services policies regarding wastewater allocation and sewer costs
• Direction to include funding for an Indoor Sport Facility in the 2025 capital budget

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will review two appeals and confirm that the Property Standards Orders issued for 46 Colborne Street (Order #30‑24) and 114 Clarence Street (Order #24‑24) are upheld. The committee will also approve the minutes from its August 22, 2024 meeting. No other matters are listed for consideration.

• Uphold Property Standards Order #30‑24 for 46 Colborne Street
• Uphold Property Standards Order #24‑24 for 114 Clarence Street
• Approve minutes of the Property Standards Committee meeting held on August 22, 2024

Major Sports Team Liaison Committee

The committee received the staff report titled “Major Sports Team Liaison Committee Update” (Report 2024‑573). It directed staff to carry out the recommended next steps, including assessing the capacity of the city’s major‑sports facilities, reporting on private‑sector sports venues, and developing an investment‑attraction strategy to position Brantford for major sports teams.

• Staff report “Major Sports Team Liaison Committee Update” (Report 2024‑573) received
• Staff directed to identify capacity of current major sports facilities
• Staff directed to report on private‑sector sports facilities and interest
• Staff directed to prepare an investment attraction strategy for major sports teams

City Council

City Council is meeting to decide on tax cancellations, reductions, and refunds. The session also includes several proclamations for awareness months and community celebrations.

• Approval of tax adjustments in the amount of $118,061.95 (Report 2024-472)
• Proclamation of October 2024 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Proclamation of September 23-29, 2024 as Rail Safety Week
• Proclamation of October 8, 2024 as Brant Brantford Crime Stoppers 40th Anniversary
• Proclamation of September 28, 2024 as Brantford Bulldogs Day

Special City Council

The Special City Council will meet in-camera to consider three items. First, the acquisition of property at 57 Charlotte Street (agenda item 2024‑571). Second, a financing plan and strategy for the Sports and Entertainment Centre (agenda item 2024‑550). Third, an oral update on a personnel matter.

• Acquisition of property at 57 Charlotte Street (2024‑571)
• Sports and Entertainment Centre financing plan and strategy (2024‑550)
• Oral update regarding personnel matter

The special meeting was called to order with all members present and no conflicts declared. Council voted unanimously to move in-camera to discuss the acquisition of property at 57 Charlotte Street, the Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC) financing plan, and a personnel matter. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

• Moved in-camera to discuss property acquisition at 57 Charlotte Street (11-0)
• Moved in-camera to discuss SEC Financing Plan and Strategy (11-0)
• Moved in-camera for oral update on personnel matter (11-0)

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee will approve four heritage permit applications. The approved alterations concern 203 Brant Avenue and 266 Brant Avenue (both designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act), 34 Palace Street and 88 Dalhousie Street (both designated under Part IV). No financial impact was noted for any of the applications.

• Approve alteration of 203 Brant Avenue (Heritage Permit HA-08-24)
• Approve alteration of 266 Brant Avenue (Heritage Permit HA-07-24)
• Approve alteration of 34 Palace Street (Heritage Permit HA-09-24)
• Approve alteration of 88 Dalhousie Street (Sanderson Centre) (Heritage Permit HA-10-24)
• Approve minutes of the August 26, 2024 Heritage Committee meeting

Citizen’s Remuneration Review Committee

The Citizen's Remuneration Review Committee will receive the Results of Council Workload Survey and Additional Comparator Information (Report 2024-512). The committee will add its comments to the staff's upcoming report on remuneration. The meeting will also consider approval of the May 8, 2024 committee minutes.

• Review of Council Workload Survey results (Report 2024-512) – no financial impact
• Committee comments to be included in staff's future remuneration report
• Approval of Citizen's Remuneration Review Committee minutes from May 8, 2024

Committee Review Task Force

The Committee Review Task Force will present amendments to the Appointments Policy (Corporate-028) and the Wall of Recognition Policy (Corporate-019), as well as changes to Municipal Code Chapter 15 and Schedule 11 of Chapter 26. It will schedule Finance Committee meetings quarterly beginning in 2025 and consider removing the ACO Liaison position from the Heritage Committee if no replacement is found. The task force will direct staff to report back on an Appeals Committee recommendation in Q2 2025 and will be disbanded after completing its mandate.

• Amend Corporate-028 Appointments Policy
• Amend Corporate-019 Wall of Recognition Policy
• Amend Municipal Code Chapter 15 and Schedule 11 of Chapter 26
• Schedule Finance Committee meetings quarterly starting 2025
• Consider removal of ACO Liaison position from Heritage Committee

The Committee Review Task Force approved Report 2024-443, which amends the Appointments Policy and Wall of Recognition Policy, schedules quarterly Finance Committee meetings starting in 2025, and directs staff to prepare by-laws for City Council adoption. The task force also directed staff to report back on an Appeals Committee in Q2 2025 and then disbanded, having met its mandate. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Approved Report 2024-443 Committee Review Update (carried)
• Amended CORPORATE-028 Appointments Policy (carried)
• Amended CORPORATE-019 Wall of Recognition Policy (carried)
• Scheduled Finance Committee meetings quarterly beginning in 2025 (carried)
• Amended Chapter 15 and Schedule 11 of Chapter 26 (carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward a by-law to remove ACO Liaison from Heritage Committee if no replacement found (carried)
• Directed staff to report back on Appeals Committee implementation in Q2 2025 (carried)
• Disbanded the Committee Review Task Force (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will consider Report 2024‑542 titled “The New City of Brantford Zoning By‑law and Companion Official Plan Amendment.” The committee will receive the report, approve the comprehensive zoning by‑law attached in Appendix A, and adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 9 attached in Appendix B.

• Receive Report 2024‑542
• Approve the new City of Brantford Zoning By‑law (Appendix A)
• Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 9 (Appendix B)
• Review comment matrices (Appendices C‑E)

The Committee of the Whole received and approved the new City of Brantford Zoning By-law and adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 9, with two amendments carried (rezoning 68-90 Gilkison St. to Neighbourhood Low-Rise, and increasing the minimum rear yard setback for Residential High-Rise zones from 7.5 to 10 metres). A proposed site-specific exception for 155½ and 159 Terrace Hill Street was defeated. The main motion, as amended, carried unanimously (11-0).

• Approved new comprehensive Zoning By-law and adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 9 (11-0)
• Changed zoning for 68-90 Gilkison St. (even numbers) from Intensification Corridor to Neighbourhood Low-Rise (11-0)
• Increased minimum rear yard setback for Residential High-Rise zone from 7.5m to 10m (11-0)
• Denied site-specific exception for 155½ and 159 Terrace Hill St. (5-6)

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff reports on several infrastructure and service updates. The body will discuss accessibility improvements for local parks, sports facilities, and administrative processes.

• Jaycee Park New Trail and Bridge Replacement Project update
• Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Adult Change Table Project update
• Playground Rehabilitation Projects update for Woodman, Pace, Devereux, Iroquois, and Brooklyn parks
• Provincial Offences Administrative Accommodations Project update
• Composition Review of the Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-10-24 to change the zoning of 128 King George Road from Residential Type 1A to General Commercial C8-107 for a dental office, with no financial impact. The committee will also advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on a telecommunications tower application at 601 Park Road North and issue a Letter of Concurrence for Rogers Communications. Routine items include approval of the August 15, 2024 Planning Committee minutes and any delegations or presentations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-10-24 – 128 King George Road – change from R1A to C8-107 (dental office) – no financial impact
• Telecommunications Application AS-04-23 – 601 Park Road North – Rogers Communications tower – no financial impact
• Approval of Planning Committee minutes from August 15, 2024
• Delegations and presentations (no specific items listed)
• Resolutions (no specific items listed)

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow a dental office at 128 King George Road, changing the zoning from Residential Type 1A to General Commercial-107 with site-specific provisions. The committee also approved a telecommunications tower application at 601 Park Road North, concurring with Rogers Communications' proposed location. Both decisions were carried unanimously (4-0).

• Approved zoning by-law amendment PZ-10-24 for 128 King George Road (4-0)
• Approved telecommunications application AS-04-23 for 601 Park Road North (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 Planning Committee meeting (4-0)

Public Consultation Task Force

The Public Consultation Task Force will consider funding a city‑wide engagement campaign. Staff are directed to develop and implement the campaign using $10,000 from the Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558). The task force will receive a report on the campaign’s findings in February 2025.

• Expansion of Community Involvement Framework Update – City‑wide Engagement Campaign, $10,000 funded from Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will confirm Year 2 of the 2024‑2027 City Services Multi‑Year Budget with a $10,000 public‑engagement allocation. It will consider a by‑law to levy taxes on designated public institutions, noting a $123,750 surplus for 2024. The committee will approve a non‑competitive $69,350 records‑management contract with Locality Media Inc. dba First Due and related subscription fees. Reserve fund actions, including establishing a new Municipal Accommodations Tax Reserve and transferring balances from several closed reserves, will also be approved.

• Confirmation Process for Year 2 of 2024‑2027 City Services Multi‑Year Budget – $10,000 impact (2024‑533)
• By‑law to levy taxes on designated public institutions – $123,750 surplus (2024‑471)
• Approval of non‑competitive records‑management contract with Locality Media Inc. dba First Due – $69,350 plus subscription fees (2024‑432)
• Reserve fund actions: create RF0585 Municipal Accommodations Tax Reserve; close RF0449, RF0522, RF0548, RF0568 and transfer balances (2024‑433)
• Update on capital projects with net four‑year capital impact of $1,182,088 returned to reserves (2024‑432)

The Finance Committee approved all items for consideration and consent, including funding for an enhanced public engagement process for the multi-year budget, a by-law to levy taxes on designated public institutions, and several reserve fund actions. It also approved additional capital project funding allocations, a non-competitive procurement for a records management system for the Fire Department, and received various reports including the 2nd quarter variance report showing an estimated $210,980 deficit. All votes were carried 4-0.

• Approved all Items for Consideration and Consent Items (5.1 to 5.3) (4-0)
• Approved funding up to $10,000 for enhanced public engagement on multi-year budget from Council Priorities Reserve
• Approved by-law to levy taxes on designated public institutions (surplus $123,750)
• Approved reserve actions: establish RF0585, close RF0449, RF0522, RF0548, RF0568
• Approved additional capital project funding allocations per Table-1
• Approved updated scope for SS2310 Security Camera Installation Phase 3
• Approved non-competitive procurement of records management system with Locality Media Inc. dba First Due (upset limit $69,350)
• Received 2024 2nd Quarter Variance Report (estimated $210,980 deficit)

Special City Council

City Council will meet in a special session to consider two private and confidential items. The meeting is scheduled to move in-camera to discuss land disposition and legal matters.

• Disposition of the Spierenburg Farm Lands (2024-561)
• Legal matters regarding 666 Colborne Street (2024-492)

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the creation of a community-based working group to advocate for a new hospital facility. The body is also reviewing funding for the 2024-2027 City Grants Program and updates to housing and heritage policies.

• Allocation of $700,000 per year for the 2024-2027 City Grants Program
• Authorization of a capital project for Sanderson Centre stage equipment funded by a donation up to $100,000
• Proposed $12,390 fee refund for a condominium conversion application at 1 and 2 Melrose Street
• Designation of 40 Richmond Street (former Victoria School) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Up to $10,000 for a 'New Hospital for Brantford' lawn-sign campaign

The Committee of the Whole approved a $700,000-per-year City Grants Program for 2024-2027, to be administered by the Brant Community Foundation. It also approved the creation of a community-based Brantford Hospital Working Group, with Councillors Samwell and Carpenter elected as city representatives. A motion to stop consultations on three potential Heritage Conservation Districts was defeated, and a request to refund a $12,390 condominium conversion fee was denied.

• Approved $700,000/year City Grants Program for 2024-2027 (11-0)
• Approved creation of Brantford Hospital Working Group (11-0)
• Elected Councillors Samwell and Carpenter to Hospital Working Group
• Received Bill 185 update; directed Official Plan amendments (10-1)
• Received heritage district consultation results; stop-work motion lost (3-8)
• Directed Official Plan Amendment on condominium conversions (10-1)
• Denied $12,390 retroactive fee refund for 1-2 Melrose St (4-7)
• Endorsed review of Municipal Act for BIAs (11-0)

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board is meeting to receive the September 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report. The board will also review updates regarding airport management and approve minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting.

• September 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024-553) [Financial Impact: None]
• Airport Management Report
• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of minor variance applications. It will refuse two requests for 9 Garden Avenue—one for lot area and one for parking ratio—and approve several other variances for properties on Bee Crescent, George Street, Wayne Gretzky Parkway, and Conklin Road. The meeting also includes a change of conditions for a consent on Memorial Drive and routine procedural items.

• Refusal of minor variance A32-2024 for 9 Garden Avenue (minimum lot area 102 m²/unit, required 153 m²/unit)
• Refusal of minor variance A32-2024 for 9 Garden Avenue (parking ratio 1.11 spaces/unit, required 1.5 spaces/unit)
• Approval of minor variance A39-2024 for 42 Bee Crescent (minimum rear yard 6.05 m, required 7.0 m)
• Approval of minor variances A40-2024 for 108‑112 George Street (building expansion to 308 m², landscaped open space 12.5%)
• Approval of minor variance A41-2024 for 299 Wayne Gretzky Parkway (sign distance 17.0 m, required 30.0 m)

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee will consider and approve the 2025 Shared Social Services operating and capital budgets, totaling $19,756,116 for operations and $3,973,829 for capital. It will also approve the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan and authorize related transfer payments. Additional items include extending emergency shelter contracts and funding a temporary winter shelter with $250,000, and appointing Michelle Connor as Ontario Works Administrator.

• Approve 2025 Shared Social Services operating budget of $19,756,116 and capital budget of $3,973,829
• Approve 2024‑25 Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan and authorize transfer payment agreement
• Extend emergency shelter contracts for one year and fund a temporary winter shelter up to $250,000
• Appointment of Michelle Connor as Ontario Works Administrator
• Add two full‑time Community Initiatives Coordinators costing $185,064

The Social Services Committee approved the 2025 Shared Social Services budget, including a $19,756,116 base operating budget (7.18% increase) and a $3,973,829 capital budget. It also approved the 2024-25 housing investment plan, extended emergency shelter contracts for one year, and authorized a competitive process for a temporary winter shelter. All items were carried as moved.

• Approved 2025 Shared Social Services budget: $19,756,116 operating (7.18% increase) and $3,973,829 capital
• Approved addition of two Community Initiatives Coordinators totaling $185,064
• Approved 2024-25 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan
• Directed extension of emergency shelter contracts for one year (Nov 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2025) with option to renew
• Authorized competitive process for temporary winter shelter with $250,000 upset limit
• Approved appointment of Michelle Connor as Ontario Works Administrator
• Received June 5, 2024 minutes

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Brantford Municipal Non‑Profit Housing Corporation Board will receive its Second Quarter Report for April‑June 2024. It will also consider the minutes from the June 5, 2024 board meeting. No specific motions or resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• Second Quarter Report (April‑June 2024) – financial impact: none
• Appendix A – Q2 2024 Report
• Appendix B – Q2 Arrears Report
• Minutes from Board meeting – June 5 2024

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board will consider the Second Quarter Report covering April‑June 2024. The board will adopt the report and direct the City Clerk to send the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. The board will also review the minutes from its June 5 2024 meeting. No other specific motions are listed.

• Review and adopt Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Second Quarter Report (April‑June 2024)
• Direct City Clerk to forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant
• Review minutes from the Board of Directors meeting held on June 5, 2024

The board approved all consent items, including the second quarter report for April-June 2024 and the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent items 5.1-5.2 (carried)
• Received Q2 2024 report (2024-446)
• Directed City Clerk to forward report to County of Brant
• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole will review an airport business case workplan update and receive a police station task force report. The council will also consider refunding a condominium conversion fee and designating a heritage site.

• Airport business case workplan update ($110,000 impact)
• Police Station Task Force disbanded
• Condo conversion fee refund ($12,390)
• Designation of 40 Richmond Street (former Victoria School)
• Paved access to Echo Park from Grey Street

The Committee of the Whole approved all consent items and several separated items. Key decisions included directing staff to partner on a home energy retrofit feasibility study, approving a $110,000 airport appraisal and a $3.43 million T-hangar expansion, and removing references to selling airport lands. The committee also disbanded the Police Station Task Force and passed a resolution urging the Chief Justice to expedite the Six Nations land claim trial.

• Approved consent items including Corporate Climate Change Action Plan update (11-0)
• Directed staff to partner with Clean Air Partnership for home energy retrofit feasibility study (11-0)
• Approved $110,000 airport appraisal from Airport Reserve (10-1)
• Approved $3.43M T-hangar construction change order with Area Construction Inc. (10-1)
• Removed references to selling airport lands from business case report (8-3)
• Recommended Building 190 at airport be left vacant (11-0)
• Disbanded Police Station Task Force (10-0)
• Passed resolution urging Chief Justice to expedite Six Nations land claim trial (11-0)

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee is meeting to discuss the appointment of a citizen member to a board. The session includes a private and confidential item regarding the Brantford Library Board.

• Appointment of a citizen member to the Brantford Library Board

City Council

The Brantford City Council will review several committee reports, including a financial impact of minus $1,760,000 for the Brant’s Crossing Bridge. It will also consider emergency funding of $50,000 for the Brant Historical Society and a notice to demolish an accessory structure at 350 Brant Avenue, which is deferred. Additional items include a road closure on Wynarden Court, a zoning by‑law amendment and subdivision plan for 91 Birkett Lane, and several proclamations for upcoming awareness days.

• Brant’s Crossing Bridge Update – Financial Impact: -$1,760,000
• Emergency Funding Recommendation for Brant Historical Society – $50,000
• Notice of Intention to Demolish accessory structure at 350 Brant Avenue – Deferred
• Road Closure – Portion of Wynarden Court – No financial impact
• Zoning By‑law Amendment PZ‑14‑21 and Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T‑21503 (91 Birkett Lane – Riverwalk Phase 4)

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to consider several property alterations and a demolition notice. The body will also review a heritage grant application and consultation results for potential conservation districts.

• Notice of intention to demolish an accessory structure at 350 Brant Avenue
• Proposed alteration to designated property at 50 Dufferin Avenue
• Heritage Grant application for 53 Charlotte Street in the amount of $20,000
• Proposed alteration to 10 Brant Avenue (Jubilee Terrace Park)
• Consultation results for potential Heritage Conservation Districts at Waterloo Court, North Side of Dalhousie Street, and Victory Housing Neighbourhood

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will appoint the Supervisor of By‑law Compliance as Secretary, replacing Kim Stoffelsen. It will confirm and uphold Property Standards Order #21‑24 for Douglas Wayne Aitchison at 1 Oriole Parkway and Order #27‑24 for Sasa Cvetkovic at 209 Dalhousie Street. The committee will also approve the May 23, 2024 meeting minutes as a consent item.

• Appointment of the Supervisor of By‑law Compliance as Secretary (repealing Kim Stoffelsen)
• Uphold Property Standards Order #21‑24 for 1 Oriole Parkway (owner Douglas Wayne Aitchison)
• Uphold Property Standards Order #27‑24 for 209 Dalhousie Street (owner Sasa Cvetkovic)
• Consent item: approve Property Standards Committee minutes from May 23, 2024

Police Station Task Force

The task force will receive an update on the Brantford Police Services Redevelopment Project and will be formally disbanded. The meeting also includes approval of the April 22, 2024 and June 27, 2024 task‑force minutes. The redevelopment update notes no financial impact.

• Staff report received on Brantford Police Services Redevelopment Project (Item 4.1, no financial impact)
• Disbandment of the Police Station Task Force
• Approval of minutes from the April 22, 2024 Police Station Task Force meeting
• Approval of minutes from the June 27, 2024 Police Station Task Force meeting

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider Zoning By‑law Amendment PZ‑14‑21 and Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T‑21503 for the Riverwalk Phase 4 development at 91 Birkett Lane. The amendment proposes rezoning the site to Flood‑Open Space Type 1 (F‑OS1) and Flood‑Holding Residential Medium‑Density Type A – Exception 97 (F‑H‑R4A‑97) to permit 181 townhouse units, subject to conditions on servicing, storm‑water management, access, and consultation with the Survivors Secretariat. The committee will defer the by‑law to remove the “Holding (H)” provision until those conditions are satisfied and will present the draft plan at a later date.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment PZ‑14‑21 to rezone 91 Birkett Lane to F‑OS1 and F‑H‑R4A‑97, allowing 181 townhouses
• Removal of the “Holding (H)” provision postponed until servicing, financial, storm‑water, access, and elevation conditions are met
• Requirement for a comprehensive Stormwater Management Strategy approved by the Director of Engineering and the Grand River Conservation Authority
• Mandatory consultation with the Survivors Secretariat before approval
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T‑21503 to be presented to Council later for consideration of conditions

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee will receive the Mandate and Composition Review report (2024‑499) and forward its recommendations to the Committee Review Task Force. It will also consider and approve the minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Mandate and Composition Review of the Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee – Report 2024‑499
• Forwarding of the report’s recommendations to the Committee Review Task Force
• Approval of the Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee minutes from June 13, 2024

Special City Council

The Special City Council will consider several by‑law items, including revoking the by‑law for 18 Park Road South and confirming other by‑law actions. In a closed session, council will discuss a collective bargaining mandate for the IBEW‑Water Unit and multiple property disposition and acquisition matters, such as 90 Terrace Hill Street, a vacant residential property, parcels on Hardy Road, and a property on West Street.

• By‑law to revoke 18 Park Road South (2024‑502)
• Collective Bargaining Mandate for IBEW‑Water Unit (2024‑440)
• Updated Disposition Strategy – 90 Terrace Hill Street (2024‑490)
• Disposition of Vacant Residential Property owned by the City (2024‑466)
• Update on Acquisition of Property on West Street (2024‑487)

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole approved a $50,000 emergency grant to the Brant Historical Society from the Cultural and Built Heritage Reserve. It also authorized the demolition of a greenhouse accessory structure at 350 Brant Avenue and directed staff to begin closing a portion of Wynarden Court. Additional actions included waiving planning application fees for 53 Charlotte Street, funding paved access to Echo Park from Grey Street, and adopting a resolution supporting provincial legislation to strengthen municipal codes of conduct.

• Permit to demolish the greenhouse accessory structure at 350 Brant Avenue (no financial impact)
• Initiate closure of a portion of Wynarden Court (Part 2 on 2R‑9028) and present closure by‑law
• Emergency funding of $50,000 to the Brant Historical Society from the Cultural and Built Heritage Reserve (RF0570)
• Waive planning application fees for any Minor Zoning By‑law Amendment and Site Plan Amendment for 53 Charlotte Street
• Fund paved access improvements to Echo Park from Grey Street using the Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund (RF0442)

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board will receive an update on the Airport Business Case Workplan, which has a financial impact of $110,000. The board will also review the August 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report and approve the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting.

• Airport Business Case Workplan Update ($110,000)
• August 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report
• Approval of June 10, 2024 Board minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment will decide on a series of applications, including an approved minor variance for 77 Waldron Street with a conditional interior side yard requirement. It will also consider several land‑severance consent applications that were approved for 64 Cumberland Street, 410 Hardy Road and 32 Niagara Street. Additionally, the committee will review and refuse minor variance requests for 9 Garden Avenue and 111‑113 Pearl Street.

• 77 Waldron St – minor variance approved: rear yard setback reduced to 0.88 m (required 6.0 m) with a condition for a 15 m interior side yard
• 64 Cumberland St – consent to sever 291.42 m² approved subject to conditions
• 410 Hardy Rd – consent applications B30‑2024 and B31‑2024 to sever the property approved (Lot 2 and Lot 3)
• 32 Niagara St – lot‑width variance approved (8.3 m vs 9 m required) and consent to sever 333.97 m² approved (retained parcel 472.66 m²)
• 9 Garden Ave – two minor variance requests refused (lot area 102 m²/unit vs 153 m² required; parking 1.11 spaces/unit vs 1.5 required)

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole – Operations will receive reports on the airport board, bridge replacement, and festivals, and will consider several resolutions. It will approve an additional $1.76 million from the Canada Community Building Fund Reserve for the Brant’s Crossing Bridge replacement. The council will also adopt a $110,000 flood‑relief grant program and support Bill 88 on gas‑station safety, among other items.

• Approve $1,760,000 from the Canada Community Building Fund Reserve for Brant’s Crossing Bridge Replacement (OSIM Structure 104)
• Fund $110,000 Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program from Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558)
• Resolution supporting Bill 88 – Protecting Ontarians by Enhancing Gas Station Safety
• Provide Brantford Red Sox a credit of up to $15,000 per year for Arnold Anderson Stadium fees (funded from Council Priorities Reserve RF0558)
• Airport Board directed to investigate funding sources for two additional rows of T‑Hangars

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee reviewed applications for minor variances and land severances across various properties. Decisions included approving property adjustments, refusing requests for 9 Garden Avenue, and deferring items for 504 King George Road.

• Refusal of minor variances for lot area and parking at 9 Garden Avenue
• Approval of land severance and variances for 64 Sandra Street
• Deferral of accessory structure applications for 504 King George Road
• Approval of property variances for 251 Stanley Street
• Approval of land severance at 463 Blackburn Drive

Police Station Task Force

The Police Station Task Force is reviewing an update on the Brantford Police Services Redevelopment Project. The agenda includes proposals to receive staff report 2024-413 and to disband the task force.

• Brantford Police Services Redevelopment Project Update (Report 2024-413)
• Proposal to disband the Police Station Task Force
• Approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Special City Council

Brantford City Council will meet in a special session to consider items in camera. The agenda includes mediation instructions for Six Nations litigation and a preliminary analysis of business proposals for a Sports and Entertainment Centre.

• Six Nations Litigation Mediation Instructions
• Preliminary analysis of Sports and Entertainment Centre business proposals

City Council

The Council will review several development grants and the ratification of a collective agreement for CUPE Local 181. The agenda also includes discussions on transportation reviews, airport management contracts, and downtown grant applications.

• Funding of $43,048 to Canadian Military Heritage Museum and $41,837 to Woodland Cultural Centre
• Execution of the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement ($6,582,807)
• Ratification of the CUPE Local 181 – Outside Unit collective agreement (2023–2027)
• Review of Alternative Transportation Review ($430,000 impact)
• Discussion of Airport Management Contract ($499,621 impact)

Brantford Heritage Committee

The committee will review a conservation plan for the Brant’s Crossing Bridge as part of the Three Grand River Crossings EA. They will also discuss researching a biography for William Muirhead's induction into the Wall of Recognition.

• Conservation Plan for the Brant’s Crossing Bridge (Report 2024-418)
• Researching service history for William Muirhead's induction into the Wall of Recognition
• Approval of May 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision for several locations on Mount Pleasant Road. These applications involve changes to residential, natural heritage, and open space zones at 205-211, 299, 389, and 409 Mount Pleasant Road.

• Zoning amendment for 205-211 Mount Pleasant Road
• Zoning amendment for 299 Mount Pleasant Road
• Zoning amendment for 389 and 409 Mount Pleasant Road
• Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (29T-24501, 29T-24502, 29T-24503)

Zoning By-law Task Force

The Zoning By-law Task Force will review a draft update for the New Zoning By-law Project. The committee is scheduled to receive Report 2024-406 and forward any comments to staff. This item has no reported financial impact.

• Review of Draft Zoning By-law Update (Report 2024-406)
• Approval of January 29, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also consider funding recommendations for the Cultural and Built Heritage Grant Program. These include air quality improvements and plumbing repairs at local museums.

• $43,048.00 grant for Canadian Military Heritage Museum air quality project
• $41,837 grant for Woodland Cultural Centre plumbing repair project
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2024 Climate Action Implementation Plan and Update. The agenda also includes consideration of the 2024 ESPAC budget and a review of nominations for the GreenER Awards.

• 2024 Climate Action Implementation Plan and Update (Report 2024-388)
• 2024 ESPAC Budget (Report 2024-389)
• GreenER Awards Nomination Review (Report 2024-390)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing a request to rezone 346 Shellard Lane from a planned unit development to open space for a community park. The committee will also consider a draft plan of subdivision for Block 226 Donegal Drive.

• Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-09-24: Rezoning 346 Shellard Lane for a community park
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T-22505: Proposed development at Block 226 Donegal Drive

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2023 audited financial statements and annual operating surplus. The committee will also discuss allocating a $3,420,134 surplus to various reserve funds. Additionally, members are reviewing financing plans for the Southwest Community Centre and Park Project.

• Advancing the $44 million budget for the Southwest Community Centre and Park Project to 2024
• Allocating a $3,420,134 operating surplus to various reserve funds, including the Hospital Redevelopment Reserve Fund
• Allocating net proceeds from the Strickland Avenue land sale to the Hospital Redevelopment Reserve Fund
• Reviewing the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee is reviewing a modernized City Grants Program to be administered by the Brant Community Foundation. The agenda also includes an airport management contract and various downtown development grants. Additionally, updates to building permit fees and corporate policies are under consideration.

• $900,000 annual allocation for the 2024-2027 City Grants Program via Brant Community Foundation
• Airport management contract with Brantford Flying Club Ltd. up to $499,621
• $2,919,437 tax increment-based grant for 33 Erie Avenue
• Lease of 177 Colborne Street West to Grand River Community Health Centre ($193,450 impact)
• Approval of demolition applications for 247 and 253 West Street

Special City Council

This special meeting includes several items for discussion in a private, in-camera session. Council will consider a tentative labor settlement with CUPE Local 181 and potential land transactions.

• Tentative settlement with CUPE Local 181, Outside Unit (2023-2027)
• Litigation matter regarding 380 Hardy Road
• Acquisition of property on West Street
• Unsolicited offer to purchase a portion of Hachborn Road

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board will consider the June 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 13, 2024, meeting.

• June 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (Item 2024-391)
• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The committee met to decide on various land use applications, including property severances and zoning relief. Decisions included approving setbacks at 34 Preston Avenue and refusing certain sign-related requests at 105 Colborne Street West.

• Approval of rear yard setback variance at 34 Preston Avenue
• Refusal of several sign-related variances at 105 Colborne Street West
• Approval of driveway and parking variances at 284 Darling Street
• Approval of land severance for 1 Blake Avenue and 90 St. Paul Avenue
• Approval of property severance at 141 North Park Street

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Board is reviewing the First Quarter Report covering January through March 2024. The agenda includes a proposal to fund emergency capital repairs using two different reserve funds.

• Funding of up to $400,000 for emergency capital repairs via two reserve funds
• Review of the First Quarter Report (January–March 2024)
• Approval of May 8, 2024, meeting minutes

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Board will review the first quarter report for January through March 2024. They will also consider the 2024 Annual General Meeting and the appointment of corporate officers. A budgetary increase for a security system project is also proposed.

• $25,000 budget increase for Richard Beckett Building security system access panel
• Adoption of 2023 audited financial statements
• Appointment of City of Brantford auditors for the 2024 fiscal year
• Appointment of corporate Directors and Officers

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee will consider the 2024-25 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan for approval. The agenda also includes receiving annual reports for Ontario Works and the Brantford-Brant Housing Stability Plan. Additionally, a report on the impact of asylum seekers on municipal social services will be received.

• Approval of 2024-25 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan
• Ontario Works Brantford-Brant Annual Report
• 2023 update for the Brantford-Brant Housing Stability Plan
• Asylum seeker impact report with projected 2024 costs of $38,443

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee is reviewing minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes private discussions regarding appointments to several local bodies.

• Approval of March 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Appointment of citizen members to Committee of Adjustment
• Appointment of citizen members to Downtown Brantford BIA
• Appointment of a liaison member to Brantford Heritage Committee

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole - Operations is reviewing several infrastructure and regulatory items. This includes funding for a transportation study and a pilot project for wastewater management in the Johnson Road area. The committee is also considering updates to private tree by-laws.

• $430,000 funding for West Arterial Roadway transportation review
• Updates to Private Tree By-law effective July 1, 2024
• Inflow and Infiltration Disconnection Pilot Project for Johnson Road
• Endorsement of the Non-Core Asset Management Plan
• Resolution supporting the end of the Ontario gas pipeline subsidy

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a request for direction regarding compensation during an environmental assessment process. Council will move in-camera (closed to the public) to discuss this item, citing solicitor-client privilege. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, conflict declarations, adjournment).

• Closed-session discussion of Request for Direction regarding Compensation During Environmental Assessment Process (2024-353)
• Meeting held in hybrid format at Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to consider a proposed amendment to Heritage Permit HA-05-23 for 200 Clarence Street (Greenwood Cemetery). The item was deferred from a previous meeting and is the only substantive item on the agenda. The committee will also receive minutes from its April 29, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed amendment to Heritage Permit HA-05-23 for 200 Clarence Street (Greenwood Cemetery) - Report 2024-292
• Approval of minutes from April 29, 2024 meeting

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will hear an appeal by JJAB Properties Ltd. against Property Standards Order #16-24 for 19 Lynden Road. The committee is asked to confirm and uphold the order. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, minutes, and updates.

• Appeal by John Strickland of JJAB Properties Ltd. regarding Property Standards Order #16-24, 2024-340
• Property at 19 Lynden Road, Brantford, ON
• Recommendation to confirm and uphold the order
• Approval of April 25, 2024 committee minutes

Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to consider an auditor's report regarding Mr. Dave Wrobel (item 2024-363). The agenda includes presentations from the auditor, applicant, and candidate, followed by a decision on the report. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Consideration of Municipal Elections Compliance Auditor's Report re: Mr. Dave Wrobel, 2024-363
• Presentation by auditor on previously submitted report
• Opportunity for applicant, candidate, or third-party advertiser to present
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2023 meeting

Public Consultation Task Force

The Public Consultation Task Force is meeting to consider a staff report on updating the Community Involvement Framework through an engagement campaign, with a proposed $5,000 budget from the Council Priorities Reserve. The task force will also review minutes from its March 4, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Update to Community Involvement Framework – Engagement Campaign (2024-345) with $5,000 financial impact
• Proposed funding from Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558)
• Staff directed to report back to Task Force with campaign findings in October 2024
• Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments that would allow new mixed-use developments: a 9- and 16-storey project at 310-320 North Park Street and a 6-storey building with 20 units at 75-79 Erie Avenue. Both items are statutory public meetings, meaning the committee will hear public input before deciding. The rest of the agenda is routine, including minutes and administrative items.

• Zoning amendment PZ-01-24 for 310-320 North Park St to rezone from C10 to C10-8 for a 9-storey and 16-storey mixed-use building
• Zoning amendment PZ-16-23 for 75-79 Erie Ave to rezone from F-C8-19 to H-F-C8-106 for a 6-storey mixed-use building with 148 m² ground-floor commercial and 20 dwelling units
• Holding provision on Erie Ave property to be removed only after streetscaping plan and servicing report conditions are met
• Approval of April 18, 2024 Planning Committee minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive reports on a departmental review strategy and an update on capital projects, including a request to approve additional funding allocations and a non-competitive procurement for a steel antenna structure. It will also receive a first-quarter casino update and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Capital projects update with net four-year impact of $18,500,152 (Report 2024-267)
• Non-competitive procurement for steel support antenna structure with Landmark Municipal Services ULC, upset limit $300,000
• Departmental Review Strategy (Report 2024-263)
• 1st Quarter Casino Update with revenue of -$959,147 (Report 2024-293)
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from April 17, 2024

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole will consider several policy items, including approving a work program to update the Brownfield Sites Community Improvement Plan, authorizing a non-competitive procurement for a NG9-1-1 data recorder, and recognizing accessibility award nominees. Council will also debate resolutions on integrating the Brant County Health Unit into city administration, exploring a city-owned family medicine clinic, and requesting a provincial review of municipal finances.

• Approve work program to update Brownfield Sites Community Improvement Plan (Report 2024-255), report back by Q2 2025
• Authorize non-competitive procurement for NG9-1-1 data recorder up to $200,000 (excluding HST) with NICE Public Safety
• Approve 2024 Accessibility Awards nominees including Shawn Erd, Food Basics on King George Rd., Tom Bentley, Amanda Henze, and Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre
• Direct staff to review integrating Brant County Health Unit into city administration, estimated to save over $2 million annually
• Direct CAO to review city-owned spaces (177 Colborne St. West, 58 Dalhousie St, 99 Wayne Gretzky Parkway) for a family medicine clinic

Special City Council

This is a special meeting of Brantford City Council. The only substantive item is a motion to move in-camera (closed to the public) to discuss an update on a workplace investigation and policy review, citing litigation and solicitor-client privilege. No other business is scheduled.

• Motion to move in-camera for item 3.1: Update on Workplace Investigation and Policy Review (2024-343)

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board is meeting to receive the May 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report, which includes updates on real estate, facilities, and airport management, along with a commercial hangar business case. The board will also move in-camera to discuss the Airport Management Contract Renewal, which involves negotiations. Minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting are on the consent agenda.

• May 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024-300) to be received
• Appendix A: Commercial Hanger Business Case
• Airport Management Contract Renewal (in-camera)
• Minutes of April 15, 2024 meeting

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review and comment on a site plan control application for 221 Henry Street, receive an update on the Animal Care Facility project, and approve nominees for the 2024 City of Brantford Accessibility Awards. The committee will also consider minutes from its March 14, 2024 meeting. The meeting is held in hybrid format.

• Site Plan Control Application for 221 Henry Street (SPC-10-2024) for review and comment
• Animal Care Facility Project Update (Report 2024-315)
• 2024 City of Brantford Accessibility Award Nominees (Report 2024-307)
• Approval of awardees to be recognized at Diversity and Inclusion Event, June 1, 2024 at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
• Minutes of March 14, 2024 meeting

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee is meeting to consider the Reaching Home Investment Plan 2024-25, a report on federal homelessness funding. The committee will vote on whether to receive the report and direct staff to implement its recommendations. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes from the previous meeting.

• Reaching Home Investment Plan 2024-25 (Report 2024-165) — staff directed to implement recommendations in Section 9.1
• Resolution to forward final resolution and report to County of Brant, MP Larry Brock, and MP Bryan May
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2024 Social Services Committee meeting

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors will receive a report on the 2024 Annual General Meeting, approve the 2023 audited financial statements, receive the auditor's management report, and schedule the AGM for June 5, 2024. The board will also consider minutes from its April 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of 2023 audited financial statements (Appendix A)
• Receipt of Auditor's 2023 Management Report (Appendix B)
• Scheduling of Annual General Meeting for June 5, 2024
• Minutes of April 10, 2024 board meeting

Citizen’s Remuneration Review Committee

The Citizen's Remuneration Review Committee is meeting to discuss a follow-up report on council remuneration (Report 2024-273) and to provide comments for a future staff report. The agenda includes receiving the report, reviewing a draft council workload survey, and attendance reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions listed beyond receiving the report and including committee comments.

• Follow-up to Report 2024-120 re Council Remuneration (Report 2024-273)
• Draft Brantford Council survey re workload
• 2023 Council and Committee Attendance Report
• 2023 Brantford Council Meeting Attendance Chart
• Approval of March 7, 2024 committee minutes

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation board will receive and approve its unaudited 2023 financial statements and schedule its Annual General Meeting for May 28, 2024, during Brantford City Council. The board will also receive reports on the Sunrise Villa water system and a fire update, and consider minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approve 2023 unaudited financial statements (Appendix A)
• Call 2024 Annual General Meeting for May 28, 2024 at Brantford City Hall
• Appoint officers: President (Mayor), Vice-President (Chair of Social Services Committee), CEO (CAO), Treasurer (City Treasurer), Secretary (City Clerk)
• Receive Sunrise Villa 2023 Annual Water System Report (2024-257)
• Receive Sunrise Villa Fire Update (2024-286)

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole - Operations is reviewing several reports and resolutions, including funding for emergency repairs at the Civic Centre, a shared services short list with the County, and a resolution to explore integrating the Brant County Health Unit into the city. They will also consider a notice of motion to study using city-owned space for a family medicine clinic. The agenda includes consent items on drinking water quality and the corporate energy plan.

• Civic Centre emergency repairs funded at $152,439.02 from Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556)
• Police Station Task Force: waive building fees and fund $2,131,000 for Net Zero Carbon via debentures
• Resolution to direct staff to review integrating Brant County Health Unit into city administration
• Notice of motion to review city-owned properties (177 Colborne St. West, 58 Dalhousie St, 99 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy) for a family medicine clinic
• Joint City-County shared services: remove physician recruitment and intimate partner violence, move transportation and transit items to Group B

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a brief public portion followed by a closed (in-camera) session. Council will consider three confidential items: the sale of land on Strickland Avenue to Grand Erie District School Board, a request for direction on 2008 injunction litigation, and a report from the Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Task Force. No public decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Sale of lands on Strickland Avenue to Grand Erie District School Board (2024-289)
• Request for direction regarding 2008 Injunction Litigation (2024-303)
• Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Task Force Report #2024-04-24

City Council

Brantford City Council is meeting to consider committee reports, ratify a tentative collective agreement with CUPE Local 181, and approve funding for public transit. The agenda includes several proclamations, a presentation on the Special Olympics, and various administrative items.

• Ratification of CUPE Local 181 collective agreement renewal (2023-2027)
• Letter of Agreement for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation ($1,432,632)
• Preliminary 2023 Year-end Variance Report ($4,003,016)
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 50 Market Street South
• Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 297 and 339 Erie Avenue

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to consider and vote on proposed or completed alterations to several properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, including 73 George Street, 108-112 George Street, 235 Brant Avenue (St. Joseph's Church), and an amendment to a permit for 200 Clarence Street (Greenwood Cemetery). The committee will also review heritage impact assessments for 299 Mount Pleasant Road and 75-79 Erie Avenue and forward comments to staff. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, minutes, and adjournment.

• Proposed alteration to 73 George Street (HA-02-24) – approval recommended
• Proposed alteration to 108-112 George Street (HA-03-24) – approval recommended
• Completed alterations to 235 Brant Avenue, St. Joseph's Church (HA-04-24) – approval recommended
• Heritage Impact Assessment for 299 Mount Pleasant Road (PZ-05-24) – comments to staff
• Amendment to Heritage Permit HA-05-23 for 200 Clarence Street (Greenwood Cemetery)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will hear three appeals from property owners contesting property standards orders issued by the city. The committee will vote on whether to confirm and uphold each order. The meeting also includes roll call, conflict of interest declarations, approval of previous minutes, and other routine procedural items.

• Appeal by Bimaljit Singh Mann regarding Property Standards Order #10-24 for 450 King George Road
• Appeal by Soul Real Estate Inc. regarding Property Standards Order #01-24 for 16-18 King Street
• Appeal by David Ridout and Pamela Johnston regarding Property Standards Order #07-24 for 56-58 Colborne Street West
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting

Joint City-County Shared Services Committee

The Joint City-County Shared Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially direct staff on several shared services items. They will consider a background update, a short list of shared services priorities, a physician recruitment program and action plan, and a review of vehicle-for-hire opportunities. The committee may direct staff to remove some items from the mandate, set timelines for others, and report back on vehicle-for-hire coordination in Q2 2025.

• Direct staff to recommend removing Group A items from Joint Services Committee mandate
• Direct staff to recommend timelines for Group B items including Brantford General Hospital funding
• Receive Community Physician Recruitment 2023 Program and 2024 Action Plan (no financial impact)
• Direct staff to review vehicle-for-hire requirements in both municipalities for coordination or shared service
• Approve minutes from October 30, 2023 meeting

Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee is meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and to move in-camera to consider appointing citizen members to the Municipal Services Corporation for Tourism Board of Directors. The only substantive action is the closed-door appointment; the rest of the agenda is routine approvals.

• Appointment of citizen members to the Municipal Services Corporation for Tourism Board of Directors (in-camera, citing personal matters)
• Approval of minutes from February 26, March 21, and March 25, 2024 meetings (including private and confidential versions)

Major Sports Team Liaison Committee

The Major Sports Team Liaison Committee is meeting to receive a staff update on its work with Brantford's major sports teams. The agenda includes a report on committee activities, meeting notes with local teams, and a work plan. The only action item is to receive the staff report; no decisions on funding or policy are listed.

• Receive Staff Report 2024-264 on Major Sports Team Liaison Committee Update
• Appendix A: Meeting with Brantford Warriors (Sept 21, 2023)
• Appendix B: Meeting with Brantford Red Sox (Sept 26, 2023)
• Appendix C: Meeting with Brantford Bandits (Jan 17, 2024)
• Appendix D: Major Sports Team Work Plan

Police Station Task Force

The Brantford Police Station Task Force is meeting to receive an update on the Brantford Police Service Facility Redevelopment Project and to consider directing staff to reimburse and waive building department fees for the reconstruction project. The agenda also includes roll call, declarations of interest, delegations, and approval of previous minutes.

• Staff Report 2024-253 – Brantford Police Services Facility Redevelopment Project Update
• Motion to reimburse all Brantford Police Reconstruction Project Building Department fees already paid
• Motion to waive future Brantford Police Reconstruction Project Building Department fees
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is holding statutory public meetings and considering two zoning by-law amendments. The first would rezone land at 50 Market Street South for a large mixed-use development. The second involves rezoning and a draft plan of subdivision for townhouses at 297 and 339 Erie Avenue. The committee will also consider traffic controls for Brantwest Phase 2 and a pre-servicing agreement for West Brant Heights Phase 2.

• Zoning amendment PZ-19-23 for 50 Market St S, 22 Market St S, and 78 Icomm Dr to allow mixed-use development with 163,062 sq m GFA
• Zoning amendments PZ-06-22 and PZ-07-22 for 297 and 339 Erie Ave to permit 37 street townhouses, 123 block townhouses, and 8 street townhouses
• Draft plan of subdivision 29T-22501 for 297 Erie Ave to be presented to Council later
• Approval of stop controls and amendments to Traffic By-law 37-83 for Brantwest Phase 2 subdivision
• Pre-servicing agreement between City and Shellbrant Developments Ltd. for West Brant Heights Phase 2

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial reports and agreements. Key items include approving a letter of agreement for $1,432,632 in provincial gas tax funds for public transportation, establishing non-material lease categories for 2024, and receiving the preliminary 2023 yearend variance report showing a $4,003,016 financial impact. The committee will also review the 2023 development charges reserve fund continuity report and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Letter of Agreement for 2023-2024 Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program from Ministry of Transportation ($1,432,632)
• Financing Lease Policy – Establish Non-Material Lease Categories for 2024 (no financial impact)
• Preliminary 2023 Yearend Variance Report ($4,003,016 financial impact)
• 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund Continuity Report and Treasurer’s Statement for Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund (no financial impact)
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from March 6, 2024

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a brief public portion (roll call, declarations, and a motion to move in-camera) followed by a closed session. Council will discuss four confidential items: a revised mandate for negotiations with the Brantford Professional Firefighters (BPFFA), a tentative collective agreement settlement with CUPE Local 181, an opioid class action, and an unsolicited offer for property on Fairview Drive. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Revised mandate for negotiations with Brantford Professional Firefighters (BPFFA) - 2024-166
• Tentative settlement with CUPE OWB and Housing - Local 181, collective agreement 2023-2027 - 2024-195
• Opioid class action - 2024-265
• Unsolicited offer for property on Fairview Drive - 2024-208

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration is meeting to consider several reports and motions, including a new animal licensing program, a lease for the Canadian Military Heritage Museum, and a request to extend the provincial heritage designation deadline. The committee will also discuss a proposed $85,000 public art project for Phil Hartman and a review of city committees. The agenda includes both items for decision and consent items, as well as resolutions from council members.

• Domestic Animal Licensing Program: 5-year agreement with DocuPet, voluntary cat licensing
• Lease to Canadian Military Heritage Museum: 10-year term with 10-year renewal option
• Phil Hartman mural: up to $42,500 from Public Art Reserve and $42,500 from Council Priorities Reserve
• Request to extend Ontario Heritage Act deadline for 555 listed properties from 2025 to 2030
• Ontario 55+ Summer Games final report: surplus of $82,016.71 to be distributed

Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee

This is the agenda for the Brantford Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee meeting on April 12, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is described in the provided text.

Social Services Committee

The Brantford Social Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and decide on several items, including a 2024 update on the 'Building Our Community From the Kids Up' initiative, a housing stability services update, a governance review of the Brantford Brant Local Housing Corporation, and a report on funding sources for homelessness programs. The committee will also consider a proposed contract extension with Grand River Estates for housing stability services.

• Proposed contract extension with Grand River Estates up to $314,140 annually, funded by provincial Homelessness Prevention Program grant
• Governance review recommending voluntary dissolution of the Brantford Brant Local Housing Corporation by December 31, 2024
• 2024 update on 'Building Our Community From the Kids Up' initiative
• Report on financial funding sources for housing stability (homelessness) programs
• Service manager notification regarding potential funding impact from federal government

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors is meeting to receive its fourth quarter report for October-December 2023 and approve minutes from its February 7, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or proposals beyond accepting the report and minutes.

• Fourth Quarter Report (October-December 2023), Report 2024-156
• Appendix A: BMNP Q4 2023 Report
• Appendix B: BMNP Q4 2023 Arrears Report
• Appendix C: BMNP Q4 2023 Quarter Budget to Actuals Statement
• Minutes of February 7, 2024 board meeting

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors is meeting to receive its fourth quarter report for October–December 2023 and to approve the minutes from its December 6, 2023 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Receive Q4 2023 report (Report 2024-123) with appendices on arrears
• Direct City Clerk to forward report to County of Brant
• Approve minutes of December 6, 2023 board meeting

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole - Operations is deciding on several items, including adding fire routes for two properties, funding road designs for Brant Avenue and Clarence Street, and directing staff to report on a commercial hangar at the airport. A notice of motion proposes a public art mural for Phil Hartman with up to $85,000 in funding. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes.

• Amend Parking by-law 144-88 to add fire routes for 793 Colborne Street and 79 Market Street South
• Fund $200,000 for Brant Avenue road design (Dalhousie to Colborne) from Roads and Related Reserve (RF0537)
• Fund $200,000 for Clarence Street road design (Dalhousie to Colborne) from Roads and Related Reserve (RF0537)
• Direct staff to report on costs and timelines for a commercial hangar at Brantford Airport
• Proposed Phil Hartman mural on Sanderson Centre east wall, funded up to $42,500 from Public Art Reserve (RF0507) and $42,500 from Council Priorities Reserve (RF0558)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment is holding statutory public meetings to decide on nine applications for minor variances and land severances (consents) under the Planning Act. Decisions range from approvals to refusals, with several properties seeking relief from zoning by-law requirements such as setbacks, lot sizes, and parking ratios.

• Refuse variances and consent at 111-113 Pearl Street (accessory coverage, rear yard setbacks, land transfer)
• Refuse variances and consent at 29 Elm Street (rear yard, parking, lot area/width, front yard)
• Approve consent at 72 Ava Road to sever 983.5 m² parcel
• Approve variance at 27 Brier Place for 3.8 m front yard setback (6 m required)
• Approve variance at 318 Gillespie Drive for 5 m rear yard setback (7 m required)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment met on April 2, 2024, to conduct roll call, declarations of conflict of interest, and training on the CloudPermit system. No substantive planning applications, rezonings, or variances were on the agenda. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• CloudPermit training session
• Roll call and conflict of interest declarations

City Council

Brantford City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including ratifying a collective agreement with IATSE Local 129, directing staff to study limiting rental-to-condo conversions, and amending the procedural by-law for notices of motion. The agenda also includes several proclamations, committee reports, and by-laws on fees, parking, and development.

• Ratify tentative settlement with IATSE Local 129 for renewal collective agreement (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027)
• Direct staff to investigate options to limit conversion of rental apartment buildings to condominium, report back Q3 2024
• Direct staff to amend Procedural By-law to remove requirement that Notices of Motion be referred to annual estimates process
• 174 Trillium Way Capital Budget Amendment with financial impact of $2,017,000
• 4th Quarter Casino Update with $1,327,192 revenue

Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors. The only substantive item is a motion to move in-camera for these interviews, citing personal matters about identifiable individuals. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, declarations, adjournment).

• In-camera interviews for Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors
• Meeting held in hybrid format at Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to consider several heritage-related items, including a proposed alteration to a designated property at 7 Egerton Street, a heritage impact assessment for 205-209 Mount Pleasant Road, and an update on the city's new zoning by-law. The committee will also discuss a neighbourhood consultation strategy for potential heritage conservation districts and a list of properties for potential designation. A notice of motion proposes requesting the province to extend the deadline for removing non-designated properties from the municipal heritage register.

• Proposed alteration to 7 Egerton Street, a Part IV designated property (Application HA-01-24)
• Heritage Impact Assessment for 205-209 Mount Pleasant Road (Files PZ-04-24 and 29T-24501)
• Information on City of Brantford's new Zoning By-law project
• Funding up to $1,500 for committee member attendance at 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference in Gravenhurst
• Notice of motion to request provincial amendment extending heritage register removal deadline to 2030

Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors. The interviews will be held in-camera (closed to the public) under the personal matters exception. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, declarations, adjournment).

• In-camera interviews for Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors
• Meeting held in hybrid format at Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will hear three appeals against property standards orders issued to owners of 450 King George Road, 16-18 King Street, and 56-58 Colborne Street West. The committee is being asked to confirm and uphold each order. The agenda also includes roll call, declarations of interest, approval of previous minutes, and other routine items.

• Appeal by Bimaljit Singh Mann regarding Property Standards Order #10-24 for 450 King George Road
• Appeal by Soul Real Estate Inc. regarding Property Standards Order #01-24 for 16-18 King Street
• Appeal by David Ridout and Pamela Johnston regarding Property Standards Order #07-24 for 56-58 Colborne Street West
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting

Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee will meet to conduct interviews for the Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors. This portion of the meeting will be held in-camera to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.

• Interviews for the Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors

Committee Review Task Force

The Committee Review Task Force is meeting to consider a staff report (2024-176) on the city's standing committees, advisory committees, and task forces. The report recommends directing staff to develop training, review mandates and compositions of specific committees, investigate consolidating appeals committees, and amend policies and by-laws. The task force will also receive minutes from its August 1, 2023 meeting.

• Direct staff to develop training for chairs, members, and liaisons of all committees
• Facilitate mandate review of Wall of Recognition Task Force and Southwest Task Force
• Review composition of Brantford Heritage Committee, Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee, and Southwest Taskforce
• Investigate an Appeals Committee consolidating Property Standards, Control of Vicious Dogs, and Trespass Appeal committees
• Amend Chapter 26 to allow council members to be appointed as chairs or vice-chairs of advisory committees

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration will consider several reports, including a review of taxicab licensing, a non-competitive insurance procurement, and recommendations for the Brant War Memorial. They will also discuss delegations, consent items, and resolutions on topics like home heating and billboard signs.

• Review of Chapter 327 – Taxicab Licensing and Other Vehicles for Hire (Financial Impact $2,160.00)
• Non-competitive procurement of 2024-2025 corporate insurance policy with Intact Public Entities, upset limit $1,850,000, savings $389,141
• Install second storyboard at Jubilee Terrace Park depicting Battle of Amiens, cost not exceeding $3,400 from Public Art Reserve
• Bylaw restrictions for copper and metal theft, including licensing of salvage yards
• Resolution to redirect Mayor's honorarium and fees to local charities

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move in-camera (closed to the public) to discuss six confidential matters. These include an update on the Sports and Entertainment Centre, a tentative union settlement, a property acquisition, litigation updates, and a bridge reconstruction issue. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is expected to be brief and procedural.

• Sports and Entertainment Centre Preparatory Due Diligence Phase Update (2024-183)
• Tentative Settlement with IATSE Local 129 for renewal Collective Agreement (2024-193)
• Acquisition of Property on St George St (2024-55)
• Update on the Crystal Cottage (2024-214)
• Request for Direction regarding CN on Ava Rd Bridge Reconstruction (2024-188)

Southwest Task Force

The Southwest Task Force is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, then receive a staff update on the Southwest Community Centre and Park (Report 2024-170). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 19, 2022, and standard procedural items. No financial impact is noted for the community centre update.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Southwest Community Centre and Park update (Report 2024-170, no financial impact)
• Approval of July 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board is meeting to receive the March 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report and to decide on a development opportunity (Option 2) for airport land. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, declarations of conflict, and approval of previous minutes.

• Receive March 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024-191)
• Proceed with Option 2 related to Development Opportunities
• Review 2023 Airport Budget Summary (Appendix A)
• Approve minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review two items: the draft comprehensive zoning by-law (November 2023) and a site plan control application for St. Padre Pio Catholic Secondary School on Powerline Road. The committee will forward comments on both items to staff. The meeting also includes roll call, declarations of interest, and approval of previous minutes.

• New Zoning By-law Project – Draft Zoning By-law (November 2023), Report 2024-187, financial impact none
• Site Plan Control Application for St. Padre Pio Catholic Secondary School – Powerline Road (File SPC-18-23), Report 2024-172
• Minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting for approval

Citizen’s Remuneration Review Committee

The Citizen’s Remuneration Review Committee will discuss the Council Remuneration Review report. The committee is also tasked with electing leadership and establishing a meeting schedule.

• Council Remuneration Review (Report 2024-120)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Establishment of meeting schedule
• Identification of tasks and report back dates

Planning Committee

The Brantford Planning Committee is meeting to consider an Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 107 Sinclair Boulevard, which would allow two 3-storey office buildings. The committee will also consider a by-law to dedicate Gillespie Drive as a public highway. The meeting includes statutory public meetings and standard procedural items.

• Official Plan Amendment OP-05-23 and Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-20-23 for 107 Sinclair Boulevard to permit two 3-storey office buildings, each 5,580 m² GFA
• Zoning change from General Industrial Zone (M2) to Holding - Business Park Industrial Exception 12 Zone (H-M3-12) and Open Space Type 3 Zone (OS3)
• Conditions for removing Holding provision include archaeological assessment, slope stability assessment, environmental impact assessment, and land use compatibility study
• Gillespie Drive Road Dedication By-law to declare Part 1 and Part 2, Reference Plan 2R-8978, as public highway

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings and vote on seven applications for minor variances and consents under the Planning Act. Items include parking reductions, land severances, and a billboard sign request. One application (A12/2024) is recommended for refusal, and part of another (A10/2024) is recommended for refusal.

• 126 George St: approve 5 variances to reduce medical office parking from 6 to 3 spaces, with conditions
• 1 Galileo Blvd: approve parking ratio reduction to 1.15 spaces per dwelling unit
• 150 Savannah Oaks Dr: approve severance of 4,392 m² parcel, retaining 54,277 m²
• 339-353 St. Paul Ave & 120 St. George St: approve consent and most variances for mixed-use/medical buildings, but refuse ground floor height variance for future building
• 107 Sinclair Blvd: approve severance of 5.72 ha from 12.76 ha retained parcel

Finance Committee

The Brantford Finance Committee meets to receive several financial reports and consider approving reserve fund changes. The main action is transferring the South Side of Shellard Lane Reserve balance to the Capital Funding Reserve and closing it. Other items are informational updates on casino revenue, honoraria, mileage rates, and contracts.

• Approve transferring South Side of Shellard Lane Reserve (RF0563) balance to Capital Funding Reserve (RF0556) and closing it
• Receive 4th Quarter Casino Update with $1,327,192 revenue impact
• Receive Honoraria and Expenses Report for 2023
• Receive Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2024 with $3,370 financial impact
• Receive Quarterly Status Report of Contracts Awarded (Oct-Dec 2023)

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee will consider several reports, including an evaluation of the City of Brantford Encampment Network (COBEN) Housing-Bylaw Pilot Program with a recommendation to extend it until March 31, 2025, and a $2,017,000 capital budget amendment for 174 Trillium Way funded by the County of Brant. The committee will also discuss extending the Housing Support Worker Pilot Program and receive the Live Well Brantford-Brant 2023 Annual Report.

• Extend COBEN Housing-Bylaw Pilot Program until March 31, 2025
• Amend capital budget by $2,017,000 for 174 Trillium Way, funded by County of Brant
• Extend Housing Support Worker Pilot Program until March 31, 2025, funded by federal Reaching Home grant
• Receive Live Well Brantford-Brant 2023 Annual Report
• Presentation by Mary Musson, Director of Housing & Homelessness, on COBEN evaluation

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee is meeting to consider appointments of councillors and citizen members to various committees, boards, and task forces. The only public item is a request to appoint a councillor as the City Liaison to the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association. Most other items are consent or private and confidential, including citizen appointments to several advisory committees.

• Appointment of a councillor to the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association for a term ending November 14, 2025
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting
• Private and confidential appointments to Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee, Heritage Committee, Planning Advisory Committee, Environmental Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee, and Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee
• Private and confidential liaison member appointments to Heritage Committee and Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Committee of the Whole - Operations is reviewing several reports and resolutions, including a development application fees review, a transit interim report, solid waste collection changes, and multiple community action plans. They will also consider resolutions on downtown garbage drop-off bins, an accessible parking space, and a fee refund for the Polish Hall. The meeting includes both decisions and items for discussion.

• Development application fees review and new front-end funding & reimbursement policy (report 2024-124)
• Non-competitive procurement for Master Servicing Plan Update with GM BluePlan Engineering Limited up to $400,000
• Resolution to approve $45,000 for downtown garbage drop-off bins at Municipal Lot #4 (Dalhousie St and King St) plus $30,000/year operating costs
• Resolution to refund $4,500 in Consent and Minor Variance fees for Polish Hall at 150 & 154 Pearl Street
• Resolution to install an accessible parking space at 12 Gailmount Ct.

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move in-camera to consider a Municipal Accommodation Task Force Recruitment Committee report and appoint citizen members to the Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors for Tourism Development. The appointment involves personal matters about identifiable individuals, so it will be discussed privately. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, conflict declarations, adjournment).

• Appointment of citizen members to Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors for Tourism Development
• In-camera discussion of Municipal Accommodation Task Force Recruitment Committee Report 02.26.24

Public Consultation Task Force

The Public Consultation Task Force is meeting for the first time to elect a chair, set its meeting schedule, and identify tasks. The main substantive item is a staff report directing updates to the Community Involvement Framework and the Acquisition and Disposition of Interests in Lands Policy to add guidance on public input for city asset dispositions, with a report back in Q3 2024.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Community Involvement Framework and Asset Disposition Policy (2024-162)
• Direct staff to update policies for public input on asset dispositions
• Establish meeting schedule (bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)
• Identify tasks and report back dates

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Brantford Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed for the meeting.

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee is considering a staff report with recommendations on the Brant War Memorial and Field Howitzer Cannon. The main item involves installing a second storyboard at Jubilee Terrace Park, investigating indoor relocation of the cannon, and starting a community consultation for missing names of the fallen.

• Install second storyboard at Jubilee Terrace Park depicting Battle of Amiens, funded up to $3,400 from Public Art Reserve (RF0507)
• Direct staff to investigate indoor public spaces for permanent relocation of Field Howitzer Cannon
• Initiate community consultation for missing names of fallen for Brant War Memorial, report back by Q1 2025
• Develop budget for vandalism mitigation (flood lights/cameras) at War Memorial Park in ten-year capital plan
• Approve minutes from January 31, 2024 meeting

City Council

Brantford City Council is meeting to consider a tentative collective agreement with CUPE Local 181, several zoning and subdivision items, and a series of by-laws including financing for housing and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes proclamations for Earth Hour and Municipal Procurement Month, and a request for an accessible parking space.

• Ratification of CUPE Local 181 collective agreement (2023-2027)
• Official Plan Amendment OP-03-23, Zoning By-law PZ-07-23, and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 282 Stanley Street
• Nature's Grand Phase 3 Subdivision Agreement
• Financing by-laws for Shellard Lane Affordable Housing, New Branch Library, Earl Ave Redevelopment, Northwest Trunk Watermain and Sewer Expansion
• Child Care Funding Update with $646,567 reduction in Ministry of Education funding

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss the City's new comprehensive zoning by-law and to consider properties for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will forward comments on the draft zoning by-law to planning staff and may assist in researching shortlisted properties for heritage designation. The agenda also includes routine items like elections, roll call, and approval of previous minutes.

• Report 2024-107: Information on the City of Brantford's New Zoning By-law Project (no financial implications)
• Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Nov 2023) attached for review
• Report 2024-86: Consideration of Properties for Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (no financial impact)
• Part IV Designation Initial Properties List and appendices attached
• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting

Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee

The Municipal Accommodation Revenue Tool Recruitment Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including elections, roll call, and conflict declarations. The main substantive item is a closed-session discussion about appointing citizen members to the Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors for Tourism Development.

• Elections
• Roll call
• Declarations of conflicts of interest
• Closed session: Appointment of citizen members to Municipal Services Corporation Board of Directors for Tourism Development

Major Sports Team Liaison Committee

The Major Sports Liaison Task Force will receive a staff report on sport facilities and current major sports teams, and consider directing staff to pursue next steps for attracting new teams. The agenda is otherwise routine, including roll call, minutes, and adjournment.

• Staff report 2024-79 on sport facilities overview and liaison with current major sports teams
• Direct staff to maintain relationships with sport organizations via Business Retention and Expansion program
• Direct staff to identify targeted leads in consultation with Chair and Vice Chair
• Direct staff to prepare list of facility and other needs for identified leads
• Direct staff to prepare investment attraction strategy for target teams

Special City Council

This special City Council meeting focuses on the Mayor's proposed 2024-2027 Operating and Capital Budgets and the finalization of those budgets. Council will receive the budget reports and, if adopted, authorize the necessary by-laws and purchasing of 2024 projects. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Mayor on the budget and approval of prior Estimates Committee minutes.

• Mayor's Proposed 2024-2027 Operating and Capital Budgets (Report 2024-130)
• 2024-2027 Budget Finalization (Report 2024-125) — authorizes by-laws and 2024 project awards per Purchasing Policy
• Delegation by Mayor Kevin Davis on the proposed budgets
• Approval of six Estimates Committee minutes from Oct 2023 to Jan 2024
• Confirming By-law 9-2024

Planning Committee

The Brantford Planning Committee is meeting to consider a major residential redevelopment at 282 Stanley Street, including an Official Plan amendment, zoning by-law changes, and a draft plan of subdivision. The committee will also discuss the Nature's Grand Phase 3 subdivision agreement and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Official Plan Amendment OP-03-23, Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-07-23, and Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T-23501 for 282 Stanley Street, proposing single detached dwellings, townhouses, and apartment buildings
• Zoning changes from R1B, R4A, R4A-47, and OS1 to various Holding zones (H-R3-12, H-R4A-90/91/92, H-RHD-31/32, H-OS1, H-OS3)
• Conditions for removing the Holding provision include servicing, subdivision agreement, Record of Site Condition, Transportation Impact Study, and Urban Design Brief
• Nature's Grand Phase 3 Subdivision Agreement (Report 2024-30) to include matters detailed in Section 9
• Approval of Planning Committee minutes from December 14, 2023

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

The Brantford Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration is meeting to consider several reports and motions. Key items include a business case for the Brantford Municipal Airport that proposes creating a Municipal Services Corporation, a license renewal for the Brantford to Simcoe rail trail, and an updated terms of reference for the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee. The committee will also consider several notices of motion, including one to fund downtown garbage drop-off bins and another to direct staff to review billboard sign regulations.

• Business case for Brantford Municipal Airport recommends establishing a Municipal Services Corporation to own and manage the airport
• Brantford to Simcoe (Rail) Trail license renewal: $2,267.89 annually for 5 years, with option to renew for two additional 5-year terms
• Motion to fund $45,000 for downtown garbage drop-off bins at Municipal Lot #4 (Dalhousie St and King St) plus $30,000/year operating costs
• Motion to direct staff to review billboard sign regulations to allow up to two single-sided or one triple-sided billboard per lot
• Motion to declare 'Five Pin Bowling Provincial Championships' a municipally significant event for liquor licensing

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting held in a hybrid format. The agenda consists almost entirely of a motion to move in-camera (closed to the public) to discuss five confidential items, including a tentative CUPE collective agreement, airport noise alternatives, and several litigation or land matters. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Tentative settlement with CUPE Local 181, collective agreement renewal 2023-2027 (2024-65)
• Brantford Municipal Airport noise abatement alternatives (2024-67)
• 277, 299 and 301 Hardy Road – request for directions (2024-106)
• Request for direction regarding Six Nations litigation (2024-105)
• 58 Morrell Street – request for direction (2024-119)

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to receive the February 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report, which includes updates on real estate, facilities, airport management, and a communication from the Airport Management Council of Ontario. The board will also consider approving minutes from its January 25, 2024 meeting, including private and confidential minutes.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• February 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024-90) to be received
• Real Estate Update
• Airport Management Council of Ontario communication
• Approval of January 25, 2024 minutes (public and private)

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors will receive its third quarter 2023 report, approve the 2024 operating and capital budgets, and direct staff to sign two lease agreements with the City of Brantford for space in the Richard Beckett Building. The meeting also includes roll call, conflict declarations, and approval of prior minutes.

• Third Quarter Report (July–September 2023) received
• 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets approved
• Lease for ~18,174 sq ft at $1.00/year for 3 years (City as tenant)
• Lease for ~8,000 sq ft at market rent: $17.70/sq ft year 1 ($141,600), $18.05/sq ft year 2 ($144,400), $18.41/sq ft year 3 ($147,280)
• Minutes of September 6, 2023 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding statutory public meetings to consider several minor variance and consent applications. Decisions are proposed for approval on each application, including variances for parking, unit size, and lot area, as well as land severances. The committee will also consider an amendment to conditions for a previously approved consent.

• A04/2024: 255 Nelson Street – variance to allow a third tandem parking space
• A05/2024: 372 Darling Street – variance to allow a 25 m² unit (minimum 40 m² required)
• B03-B07/2024 & A06/2024: 161 Fifth Avenue – five land severances and a lot area variance
• B08/2024: 33, 43 Erie Avenue and 100 Market Street – severance of 10,120 m² parcel
• B02/2024: 435 Nelson Street – amendment to conditions of consent approval

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive updates on housing and child care, and to consider a resolution on affordable housing density. They will hear presentations on the Brantford-Brant Municipal Housing Master Plan, receive the 2023 centralized housing waitlist update, and vote on a $247,500 capital budget increase for an asset management plan, funded by a federal-provincial grant. A resolution from Councillor Oakley proposes requiring future municipally-led affordable housing developments to be at least 10 stories where feasible.

• Presentation on Brantford-Brant Municipal Housing Master Plan by CAO Brian Hutchings, MP Larry Brock, and MPP Will Bouma
• Resolution to explore increasing height and density of municipally-led affordable housing, with a minimum 10-story initial design where feasible
• Capital budget increase of $247,500 for asset management plan, funded by Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) grant
• Child care funding update noting a $646,567 reduction in Ministry of Education funding
• Centralized Housing Waitlist Annual Update 2023 report

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will review Report 2024-95 regarding the Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Paul Lowes of SGL Planning & Design Inc. is scheduled to provide a presentation on the project. The committee is tasked with receiving the report and forwarding all comments to staff.

• Presentation on New Zoning By-law Project by Paul Lowes (SGL Planning & Design Inc.)
• Review of Report 2024-95: New Zoning By-law Project – Draft Zoning By-law
• Approval of Planning Advisory Committee minutes from August 9, 2023

Police Station Task Force

The Brantford Police Station Task Force is meeting to receive a staff update on the Brantford Police Services Facility Redevelopment Project. The agenda includes roll call, declarations of conflicts, a presentation/delegation period, and approval of previous meeting minutes. The main item is receiving Staff Report 2023-665 on the redevelopment project update, which has no financial impact.

• Brantford Police Services Facility Redevelopment Project Update (Staff Report 2023-665)
• Approval of November 27, 2023 task force minutes
• Meeting held in hybrid format at 344 Elgin Street, Brantford

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

The Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee is meeting to consider establishing a Cultural and Built Heritage Funding Program Sub-Committee and approving three members to it. The agenda also includes roll call, declarations of conflicts, minutes from the November 22, 2023 meeting, and standard procedural items.

• Establish Cultural and Built Heritage Funding Program Sub-Committee per Report 2024-16
• Approve three members to the sub-committee (names left blank in agenda)
• Review minutes from November 22, 2023 meeting

City Council

Brantford City Council meets January 30, 2024, to consider the 2024-2027 City Services Budget, several by-laws including a fireworks firecracker prohibition, and a decision on recycling collection for non-eligible properties. The agenda also includes heritage demolition notices, a panhandling awareness campaign, and a resolution to recognize International Women's Day.

• 2024-2027 City Services Budget and Budget Worksheet
• By-law 2-2024 Fireworks Municipal Code 520 (firecracker prohibition)
• Decision on recycling (Blue Box) collection for non-eligible properties ($250,000 in 2025)
• Notice of Intention to Demolish for 25 William Street and 70 Alfred Street
• International Women's Day campaign resolution ($10,000 from Council Priorities Reserve)

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move in-camera (closed to the public) to receive an update on lobbying efforts and instructions on litigation regarding consultation (item 2024-69). The closed session is justified under exceptions for litigation and solicitor-client privilege. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, conflict declarations, adjournment).

• Motion to move in-camera for update on lobbying efforts and litigation regarding consultation (2024-69)
• Closed session citing litigation and solicitor-client privilege exceptions

Brantford Heritage Committee

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to review a Heritage Impact Assessment for 50 Market Street South (File PZ-19-23) and will forward comments to staff. The agenda also includes roll call, declarations of interest, approval of previous minutes, and standard procedural items.

• Heritage Impact Assessment for 50 Market Street South (File PZ-19-23), Report 2024-59
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2023 meeting

Zoning By-law Task Force

The Zoning By-law Task Force is meeting to receive and discuss the draft comprehensive zoning by-law (Report 2024-48, November 2023 draft). A delegation from SGL Planning & Design Inc. will speak to the item. The task force will forward its comments to staff.

• Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law (November 2023) under review
• Delegation by Paul Lowes, SGL Planning & Design Inc. on Item 5.1
• Report 2024-48: New Zoning By-law Project – Draft Zoning By-law
• Minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting for approval

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, and to receive updates on the 2023 Brantford Accessibility Plan and plans for 2024 National Accessibility Awareness Week. The committee will also approve a revised 2024 meeting schedule and minutes from November 9, 2023.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Brantford Accessibility Plan 2023 Status Update (Report 2024-21)
• 2024 National Accessibility Awareness Week update (Report 2024-62)
• Revised 2024 meeting schedule
• Minutes from November 9, 2023

Brantford Airport Board

The Brantford Airport Board is meeting to consider a business case for the Brantford Municipal Airport, which recommends establishing a Municipal Services Corporation to own, govern, and manage the airport. The board would then recommend that City Council review and approve the business case. The agenda also includes a confidential helicopter update, a presentation on the land use plan, and routine reports on real estate and facilities.

• Business Case for the Brantford Municipal Airport (Report 2024-34) recommending a Municipal Services Corporation
• Appendix B - Land Use Plan
• Confidential item: Helicopter Update (solicitor-client privilege)
• January 2024 Real Estate and Facilities Report (2024-49)
• Minutes of December 11, 2023 meeting

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to consider two appeals of property standards orders. The committee is being asked to confirm and uphold orders issued to the owners of 920 Colborne Street and 179 George Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and status updates on previous appeals.

• Appeal of Property Standards Order #99-23 for 920 Colborne St, owner Norbrooke Limited, recommended to be upheld
• Appeal of Property Standards Order #101-23 for 179 George St, owners Natacha Geneau and Paul Gaeta, recommended to be upheld
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2023 meeting

Estimates Committee

The Estimates Committee is meeting to continue its review of the 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet, which has been revised to reflect amendments made by the committee. The agenda includes roll call, declarations of conflicts of interest, and the budget worksheet as the only item for consideration.

• Continuation of 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet review
• Revised 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet (Jan 18, 2024) reflecting committee amendments

Special City Council

Brantford City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a report on the Sports and Entertainment Centre, including community feedback and a Phase Three update. Council will vote on whether to formally prioritize the project, fund $735,000 from reserves for a business partnership process and site due diligence, and approve non-competitive contracts with KKR Advisors and other consultants. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law and standard procedural items.

• $735,000 funding from Capital Funding Envelope Reserve (RF0556) for partnership process and site due diligence
• Non-competitive procurement with KKR Advisors up to $295,000
• Other professional services for site due diligence up to $100,000
• Report 2024-50 on Sports and Entertainment Centre community feedback and Phase Three update
• Confirming By-law 1-2024

Estimates Committee

The Brantford Estimates Committee is meeting to continue its review of the 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet, which has been revised to reflect prior amendments. The agenda includes public delegations on local boards' budgets, but the committee will not consider specific requests for municipal funding. The meeting is procedural, focused on budget deliberations, and will recess to reconvene on January 24, 2024.

• Continuation of 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet (revised Jan 18, 2024)
• Delegations on Local Boards Budget (10-minute speaking limit, two-hour total cap)
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and virtual)
• Recess to reconvene January 24, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a statutory public meeting to consider four applications: two minor variances (108-110 Albion Street and 40 Niagara Street), one consent to sever (34 Devon Street), and one consent to sever (435 Nelson Street). The agenda also includes the appointment of a Deputy Secretary-Treasurer and approval of previous minutes. All items are recommendations for approval, subject to conditions.

• Minor variance at 108-110 Albion St to allow 40% landscaped open space (min. 50%), conditional on CN Rail environmental easement
• Minor variance at 40 Niagara St to allow two front-yard parking spaces (max. one) and 32% landscaped open space, conditional on archaeological assessment
• Consent and variance at 34 Devon St to sever a 611.97 m² parcel and allow 13 m lot width (18 m required)
• Consent at 435 Nelson St to sever a 306.37 m² parcel
• Appointment of Dora Pripon as Deputy Secretary-Treasurer

Estimates Committee

The Estimates Committee will continue its review of the 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet. This version includes amendments made by the committee on January 10, 2024. The meeting will then recess until January 22, 2024.

• Continuation of the 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet

Combined COW-O PA

The combined Committee of the Whole is deciding on several items, including whether to continue collecting blue box recyclables from non-eligible properties in 2025 at a cost of $250,000, and whether to adopt a bylaw amending fireworks regulations to prohibit firecrackers. They will also consider a $25,000 panhandling education and awareness campaign, heritage demolition notices for 25 William Street and 70 Alfred Street, and potential heritage conservation districts. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes and a human resources quarterly report, plus resolutions on participating in Communities in Bloom and urging federal action on rail transit.

• Decision on collection of blue box materials for non-eligible properties, $250,000 in 2025
• Amendments to Chapter 520 Fireworks Regulation to prohibit firecrackers
• Panhandling Education and Awareness Campaign, $25,000 from Council Priorities Reserve
• Notice of Intention to Designate 25 William Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Resolution to enter 2024 Communities in Bloom Ontario Program, $3,000 from Council Priorities Reserve

Estimates Committee

The Estimates Committee is meeting to continue its review of the 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet, which was revised to reflect amendments made on January 10, 2024. The agenda also includes a presentation on the City Budget Priorities Survey. The meeting will recess and reconvene on January 17, 2024.

• Continuation of 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet (revised January 12, 2024)
• Presentation on City Budget Priorities Survey
• Recess to reconvene January 17, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Estimates Committee

The Estimates Committee is meeting to review the 2024-2027 City Services Budget, including a presentation from the Commissioner of Corporate Services/City Treasurer and public delegations. The committee will consider the budget report and worksheet, with a financial impact of $130,304,316 operating and $138,131,076 capital for 2024. The meeting will recess and reconvene on January 15, 2024.

• 2024-2027 City Services Budget with 2024 operating cost of $130,304,316 and capital of $138,131,076
• Public delegations on the budget, limited to two hours total with 10 minutes per delegation
• Budget Overview Presentation by Commissioner of Corporate Services/City Treasurer
• 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet for consideration