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CITY COUNCILAGENDA

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 20116:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, BRANTFORD CITY HALL

Mayor Friel in the Chair

ROLL CALL

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. CONGRATULATORY / CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS

3. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

3.1 2009 and 2010 Wall of Recognition Recipients

2009 - Charlie Ward2010 - John Starkey

3.2 Safe Streets Save Lives Award Recipients – Brant/Brantford Impaired Driving Advisory Committee

Constable Scott Gibson, Brantford Police ServicesConstable Chris Thompson, Brant County O.P.P.Constable Blaine Martin, Six Nations Police Service

3.3 Red Carpet Competition Grand Prize Winner

Jennifer Page

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

City Council AGENDANovember 14, 2011

5. PRESENTATIONS / DELEGATIONS

Presentations

5.1 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay – Jenny Sawicki, Chair and Jennifer Middleton, Brantford Rick Hansen Relay Planning Committee

5.2 New 2012 Tournament of Races, Road and Trail Series – Rick Mannen and Bill Jol

Delegations (list, if any, available at meeting)

6. CLERK’S REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 Clerk’s Report on Communications (CS2011-026)

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communications (Report CS2011-026) BE RECEIVED.

7. MINUTES

THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED:

7.1 City Council – October 24, 2011

7.2 Special City Council – October 24, 2011

7.3 Special City Council – November 1, 2011 (3:30 p.m.)

7.4 Special City Council – November 1, 2011 (6:00 p.m.)

7.5 Special City Council – November 3, 2011

7.6 Special City Council – Private and Confidential Minutes – October 24, 2011

7.7 Special City Council – Private and Confidential Minutes – November 3, 2011

8. COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.1 Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2011-11-01 –Councillor Kings


8.2 Social Services Committee Report #2011-11-02 – Councillor Bucci

8.3 Appointments Committee Report #2011-11-07- Councillor Kings

8.4 Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2011-11-07 – Councillor Kings

9. RESOLUTIONS

9.1 Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Signage (EN2011-133)

THAT Council APPROVE the signage concept in Appendices A and B to Report No. EN2011-133, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Signage.

9.2 Enforcement of Industrial Development Covenants (CS2011-014)

THAT Report CS2011-014 BE RECEIVED for information.

9.3 Repeal of By-law to Approve the Sale to Vincorp Financial Ltd. (LO2011-010)

City Council at its Special In-Camera Meeting held November 7, 2011 REFERRED the following for consideration in Open Session:

THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to re-enter negotiations with Vincorp Financial Ltd. and bring back a report for Council’s consideration within the next two weeks respecting a new agreement, by-law, and a recommended process for their presentation to Council.

10. NOTICES OF MOTION

11. BY-LAWS

1st and 2nd Reading: Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Vanderstelt3rd Reading: Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley

BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE

131-2011 THREE By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law and as follows:


1. Multi-Year Lease with the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Incorporated to allow it to continue to operate the Gallery on the grounds of Glenhyrst Gardens (CD2011-116)

132-2011 THREE By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Various Committees, Boards, Advisory Committees and Task Forces (Appointments Committee Report #2011-11-07)

133-2011 THREE By-law to amend Chapter 26 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code respecting the composition of the Brantford Heritage Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Advisory Committee (Appointments Committee Report #2011-11-07)

134-2011 THREE By-law to extend the term of the Chair of the Transit Liaison Advisory Committee

135-2011 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88 being a By-law to regulate Parking within the City of Brantford (Schedule 7 - Fisher Street – Parking Control; Schedule 26 - Request for an Accessible Parking Space in front of 8 Peel Street) (EN2011-130)

136-2011 THREE By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulateTraffic within the City of Brantford (Schedule 8 - 40 km/h Speed Limit – Adjacent to Recreation Park; Schedule 8 - 40 km/h Speed Limit – Edith Monture Avenue) (EN2011-130)

137-2011 THREE By-law to adopt the Criminal Record Check Policy (CS2011-021)

138-2011 THREE By-law to dedicate Block 22, Plan 2M-1850, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of Mission Road (EN2011-128)

12. ADJOURNMENT

DATE: November 14, 2011 REPORT NO. CS2011-026

TO: Mayor Chris Frieland Members of City Council

FROM: Charlene TouzelActing City Clerk/Director of Clerk Services

1.0 TYPE OF REPORT CONSENT ITEM [ x ]ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION [ ]

2.0 TOPIC

Clerk’s Report on Communications

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

THAT the following items listed in the Clerk’s Report on Communications (Report CS2011-026) BE RECEIVED:

RECEIVED FROM FORWARDED TO1. Ministry of Transportation

a. Letter to Mayor Friel in response to August 24, 2011 correspondence requesting a meeting to discuss VIA Rail services in Brantford

Council/G/ Rae/T. Salisbury

b. Correspondence respecting Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration and Carrier Safety Rating Programs

G. Rae/R. Loukes/R. Klochnyk

2. Ontario Municipal Boarda. Decision delivered and Order of the Board

Brantford Golf and Country Club Ltd.60 Ava Road

Council/G. Dworak/M. Reniers/K. Farrington/V. Kershaw

b. Order of the Board (County of Brant Zoning By-law)1590361 Ontario Inc.22 Airport

Council/ G. Dworak/L. Hives/L. Tansley

Clerk’s Report on Communications (CS2011-026) Page 2November 14, 2011

RECEIVED FROM FORWARDED TO3. Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario/Assessment

Review Boarda. Order Approving Case Management Plan

Pre-Hearing No. 474964P. Telfer/H. Devries

4. Grand River Conservation Authoritya. General Membership/Committee of the Whole Meeting

Minutes – October 13, 2011Council/S. Kongara

5. Brant County Health Unita. Letter to Mayor Friel respecting Healthy Smiles Ontario

and Access to Dental Care for Low-Income FamiliesCouncil/D. Temprile/L. Schunk

6. Brant County Board of Healtha. Minutes – July 20, 2011 Council/D. Temprileb. Agenda – October 26, 2011 Council/D. Temprile

7. County of Branta. Appointment of County representatives to the Joint City-

County Committee to Examine Service SharingCouncil/C. Touzel

b. Letter to Mayor Friel respecting a resolution passed that the matter of policing be added to the list of services to be discussed by the City/County Joint Committee to Examine Service Sharing

Council/C. Touzel

c. Notice to Ratepayers that the County of Brant will be forwarding the related Official Plan Amendment No. 20 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing

Council/G. Dworak/L. Hives

8. Brantford Police Services Boarda. Minutes – September 15, 2011 Councilb. Public Agenda – October 20, 2011

9. Diamond Jubilee Initiatives Celebration and Commemoration Directorate

a. 2012 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations – Potential Applicants and Funding

Council/D. Temprile/C. Brubacher/G. Dworak/G. Rae/T. Salisbury/M. Sinclair/N. Drake/S. Sager/H. Borowicz

10. Family Medicine Residency Steering Committeea. Minutes - August 23, 2011 Council/T. Salisbury/D.

Temprile/J. Frabotta

Clerk’s Report on Communications (CS2011-026) Page 3November 14, 2011

RECEIVED FROM FORWARDED TO

11. Tom Stallmana. Letter to Mayor and Council requesting Committee of

Adjustment application fee be waived for 250 Murray StreetReference A-20/2011

Council/G. Dworak/L. Hives/D. Dalton

12. Brenda Brabant Councila. Letter to Mayor and Council respecting skateboarding

and longboardingCouncil/G. Dworak/M. Sinclair/Chief Kellner/G. Anderson

CITY COUNCILMINUTES

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 20116:00 P.M.



ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Utley, Councillor Kings, Mayor Friel,Councillor Neumann (6:02 p.m.)

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

None

2. CONGRATULATORY / CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS

2.1 Congratulatory Resolution - Neighbourhood Associations

Moved by Councillor NeumannSeconded by Councillor Ceschi-Smith

WHEREAS active Neighbourhood Associations are an important component of a healthy and vibrant community; and

WHEREAS the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford provides leadership and encouragement to the many neighbourhood and community associations in Brantford;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Steven Boudreau, Chair of the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford, and members of that board, BE CONGRATULATED and thanked for their role in encouraging the growth of neighbourhood associations; and further

THAT The Eagle Place Community Association be congratulated on its successful and fun-filled Hallowe’en event for children and their families held on Saturday October 22nd at the Doug Snooks Community Centre; and further

City Council Page 2MINUTESOctober 24, 2011

THAT City Council hereby CONGRATULATES all neighbourhood associations for their special events and on-going activities that enhance the quality of life in our community.

CARRIED

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

4. PRESENTATIONS / DELEGATIONS

None

5. CLERK’S REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS

5.1 Clerk’s Report on Communications (CS2011-017)

Moved by Councillor KingsSeconded by Councillor Utley

THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communications (Report CS2011-017) BE RECEIVED.

CARRIED

6. MINUTES

Moved by Councillor VandersteltSeconded by Councillor Bucci

THAT the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on October 3, 2011 and the Special City Council meetings (Open Session) held October 3, 11 and 17, 2011 and the Special City Council meetings (Private and Confidential) held on October 3, 11 and 17, 2011 BE ADOPTED.

CARRIED


7. COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.1 Social Services Committee Report #2011-10-05

Moved by Councillor BucciSeconded by Councillor Vanderstelt

THAT the Social Services Committee Report #2011-10-05 BE APPROVED.CARRIED

7.2 Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2011-10-11

Moved by Councillor Kings Seconded by Councillor Utley

THAT Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2011-10-11 BE APPROVED.

CARRIED

7.3 Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2011-10-17

Moved by Councillor Kings Seconded by Councillor Utley

THAT Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2011-10-17 BE APPROVED.

4. Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Expansion Project Update – October 2011 (EN2011-127)

Moved by Councillor NeumannSeconded by Councillor Bucci

THAT Item 4 BE DEFERRED for one cycle for a report back on additional information on the 3% borrowing option and on alternate funding options.

DEFERRAL MOTION DEFEATED ON A RECORDED VOTE

Recorded vote on Deferral Motion:

YES: Councillor Neumann, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Vanderstelt - 3


NO: Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Mayor Friel – 8

The deferral motion was defeated on a recorded vote of 3 to 8.

Recorded vote on the use of $1,000,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund:

YES: Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Mayor Friel - 7

NO: Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Kings -4

As the required 2/3 majority vote for the use of Contingency Reserve Fund dollars was not achieve, this portion of the motion failed.

Moved by Councillor CarpenterSeconded by Councillor McCreary

THAT staff BE REQUESTED to report back with an alternate funding source for the $1,000,000.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

Recorded vote on Item 4, as amended:

YES: Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Mayor Friel - 8

NO: Councillor Bucci, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Kings - 3

Item 4, as amended, carried on a recorded vote of 8 to 3.

The Treasurer indicated that she had an alternate funding source for the $1,000,000 as referenced above so that the Item could be considered this evening.

Moved by Councillor CarpenterSeconded by Councillor Ceschi-Smith

THAT the verbal report of the Treasurer on a funding source for the remaining $1,000,000 for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Expansion Project BE ADDED to the agenda.

CARRIED


C. Brubacher, Treasurer, advised that $1,000,000 could be used from the General Capital Envelope Reserve Fund.

Moved by Councillor CarpenterSeconded by Councillor McCreary

THAT funding in the amount of $1,000,000 from the General Capital Envelope Reserve Fund BE USED for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Expansion Project, thereby amending the resolution to read as follows:


A. THAT Report No. EN2011-127, providing an update on the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Expansion Project for October 2011, BE RECEIVED; and

B. THAT the Treasurer BE DIRECTED to finance the additional costs in accordance with Option #1 as follows:Option 1: Cash

Using cash to finance the project would entail the cash coming from the following sources:-General Capital Envelope Reserve Fund $1,000,000-Casino Reserve Fund Balance $2,500,000(residual balance carried forward from prior years)-2011 Casino Funds $1,750,000(incorporates no casino funding requests re: study group)-2012 Casino Funds $1,850,000(commits funds before they are received i.e. against SFP)-Council Priorities Reserve Fund $1,435,689(leaves approx. $1.5 m balance)

Total $8,535,689

CARRIED

12. Ward 4 Projects Using Surplus Gas Tax Funding

Council was in receipt of a memorandum dated October 24, 2011 from the General Manager, Engineering and Operational Services entitled “Ward 4 Projects Using Surplus Gas Tax Funding”. In keeping with the advice contained therein, an amendment was introduced to clarify funding of the tree planting.


Moved by Councillor WrobelSeconded by Councillor Carpenter

THAT Item 12 BE AMENDED to read as follows:


WHEREAS the 2011 bids to complete the construction of the sidewalk on Elgin Street from Mohawk College to Garden Avenue and on Plant Farm Road from Elgin Street to Henry Street came in approximately $150,000 under budget;

THAT Engineering Staff BE DIRECTED to repair the sidewalk in front of Mission Estates using Surplus Gas Tax Funding, with all remaining surplus funds being returned to the Gas Tax Funds Account, and that Parks & Recreation Staff BE DIRECTED to plant the necessary trees along this stretch of roadway to be funded from the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

Item 12, as amended, was then voted on and approved.

13. Random Act of Kindness Day – November 4, 2011

A friendly amendment was made to the last Clause of the resolution to add the words “and intentional” after the words “and practice of random”.

15. Procedural By-law Review

A friendly amendment was made to the resolution to include Councillor Neumann as a member of the Task Force.

16. Taxpayers Bill of Rights

Moved by Councillor KingsSeconded by Councillor Utley

THAT the last Clause of Item 16 BE AMENDED to read as follows:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the introduction of a Taxpayers Bill of Rights and that this resolution BE REFERRED to the Estimates Committee to initiate the process of public consultation and implementation.

AMENDMENT CARRIED


Item 16 as amended, was then voted on and approved.

17. Wayne Gretzky Steering Committee

Recorded vote on Item 17:

YES: Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Vanderstelt, Mayor Friel - 9

NO: Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Carpenter - 2

Item 17 carried on a recorded vote of 9 to 2.

The remainder of the Report was approved.

7.4 Finance Committee Report #2011-10-19

Moved by Councillor UtleySeconded by Councillor Kings

THAT Finance Committee Report #2011-10-19 BE APPROVED.CARRIED

8. RESOLUTIONS

8.1 Resolution from the Special City Council In-Camera Meeting held on October 11, 2011 respecting Industrial Land Sale – Part of Lot 41, Concession 3, Bury Court, Braneida Industrial Park Phase 9 (CD2011-136)

Moved by Councillor Ceschi-SmithSeconded by Councillor Carpenter

A. THAT authorization BE GIVEN to sell a parcel of land to Lancashire Developments Limited being in the City of Brantford in the geographic County of Brant and being comprised of Part of Lot 41, Concession 3 containing approximately 3.21acres; and

B. THAT the net proceeds from the sale be credited to the IL502 Braneida Phase 9 Capital Account.

CARRIED


Councillor Carpenter requested information on the balance of this Capital Account and authority for the expenditure of these funds.

8.2 Parking and Transit on Remembrance Day – Councillor McCreary

Motion to Waive the Rules

Moved by Councillor McCrearySeconded by Councillor Carpenter

THAT Section 15.3.11 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following resolution without first being considered at the Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee meeting:

Parking and Transit on Remembrance Day

WHEREAS November 11th is Remembrance Day; and

WHEREAS a service will be held at the Brant County War Memorial, Brant Avenue and Dalhousie Street following a parade which begins at 10:45 a.m. to pay tribute to those who served our country in a time of need; and

WHEREAS veterans, military service personnel, their families and members of the public will be travelling to the City’s downtown by car and by bus to attend this Service;

WHEREAS in 2008, City Council adopted a resolution respecting annual free parking and free transit on November 11th; and

WHEREAS the current User Fee By-law does provide for free parking and transit for this event;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT members of the public BE ENCOURAGED to attend the 2011 Remembrance Day Service and to further be reminded that between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on November 11:i) parking at downtown area parking lots will be provided free of

charge; ii) parking time restrictions at on street parking spaces in the

downtown area will be waived;iii) Brantford Transit fares will be waived for riders wearing a poppy

riding to or from the service.MOTION TO WAIVE THE RULES CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE

WITH REQUIRED 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE


Recorded vote to Waive the Rules on Item 8.2:

YES: Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Vanderstelt, Mayor Friel – 11

The motion to waive the rules was approved with the required 2/3 majority vote.

Resolution

Moved by Councillor McCrearySeconded by Councillor Carpenter

WHEREAS November 11th is Remembrance Day; and

WHEREAS a service will be held at the Brant County War Memorial, Brant Avenue and Dalhousie Street following a parade which begins at 10:45 a.m. to pay tribute to those who served our country in a time of need; and

WHEREAS veterans, military service personnel, their families and members of the public will be travelling to the City’s downtown by car and by bus to attend this Service;

WHEREAS in 2008, City Council adopted a resolution respecting annual free parking and free transit on November 11th; and

WHEREAS the current User Fee By-law does provide for free parking and transit for this event;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT members of the public BE ENCOURAGED to attend the 2011 Remembrance Day Service and to further be reminded that between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on November 11:i) parking at downtown area parking lots will be provided free of charge; ii) parking time restrictions at on street parking spaces in the downtown area

will be waived;iii) Brantford Transit fares will be waived for riders wearing a poppy riding to

or from the service.

Moved by Councillor VandersteltSeconded by Councillor Carpenter

THAT the motion BE AMENDED to include the following as Clause B:


B. THAT staff BE REQUESTED to report back to Council on extending the free transit and parking provisions, as well as road closures, for all services at war memorials throughout the City; and

AMENDMENT CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Dignan-RumbleSeconded by Councillor Carpenter

THAT the motion BE AMENDED to include the following:

THAT staff BE REQUESTED to prepare a By-law to amend the Fees, Fines and Charges By-law for presentation to a Special City Council meeting next week to extend free Operation Lift service to and from the Remembrance Day Service.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

Moved by Councillor BucciSeconded by Councillor Carpenter

THAT the motion BE AMENDED to include the following:

THAT staff BE REQUESTED to prepare a By-law to amend the Fees, Fines and Charges By-law for presentation to a Special City Council meeting next week to remove reference to the requirement for riders to wear a poppy to receive free Brantford Transit service to and from the Remembrance Day Service.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

The motion, as amended, was then voted on and approved.

Councillor Wrobel left the meeting at this point due to illness.

8.3 Televised coverage of Estimates Committee Meetings – Councillor McCreary

Motion to Waive Rules

Moved by Councillor McCrearySeconded by Councillor Utley

THAT Section 15.11.3 and 15.3.11 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following resolution without prior notice and without first being considered at the Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee meeting:


WHEREAS City Council has demonstrated a desire to be open and accountable; and

WHEREAS City Council has demonstrated a desire to provide enhanced access to budget information to taxpayers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

A. THAT City Staff BE DIRECTED to make written request to Rogers Television to televise all or any meetings of the City’s Estimates Committee; and

B. THAT the request be made in a timely fashion to permit coverage of the 2011 Estimates Committee meetings.

MOTION TO WAIVE THE RULES CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTEWITH THE REQUIRED 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE


YES: Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Vanderstelt, Mayor Friel – 9

NO: None - 0

The motion to waive the rules on Item 8.3 carried unanimously.

Resolution


WHEREAS City Council has demonstrated a desire to be open and accountable; and

WHEREAS City Council has demonstrated a desire to provide enhanced access to budget information to taxpayers;


A. THAT City Staff BE DIRECTED to make written request to Rogers Television to televise all or any meetings of the City’s Estimates Committee; and

B. THAT the request be made in a timely fashion to permit coverage of the 2011 Estimates Committee meetings; and


C. THAT should Rogers not be available to broadcast the Estimates Committee meetings live, that they be requested to provide live webcasting of these meetings, to record the meetings for broadcast at a later time, and to provide a link to the meeting coverage on their homepage as is currently done for all other televised meetings; and

D. THAT Rogers Television, in covering these meetings, BE ASKED to pan the cameras to both sides of the gallery.

Friendly amendments were made to the original motion to include Clauses C and D.

The motion, as amended, was approved.

8.4 Public Access to Council Budget Voting Record – Councillor McCreary

Motion to Waive Rules


THAT Section 15.11.3 and 15.3.11 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following resolution without prior notice and without first being considered at the Committee of the Whole or Standing Committee meeting:

Public Access to Council Budget Voting Record

WHEREAS Council has demonstrated a desire to be open and accountable; and

WHEREAS Council has demonstrated a desire to provide enhanced access to budget information to taxpayers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City staff be directed to:

A. Create an estimates committee database which clearly shows the voting record of individual members of council and the impact of the individual councillor on the budget; and

B. Maintain the database on a meeting by meeting basis, posting changes no later than 72 hours following;


C. Make the database accessible on the city website with a clear mainpage link not requiring a login; and

D. Link the database to the online budget documents

AND THAT the above be prepared in time for use during the Estimates Committee meetings beginning November 2011.

MOTION TO WAIVE THE RULES DEFEATEDON A RECORDED VOTE


YES: Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Mayor Friel - 5

NO: Councillor Neumann, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Kings - 5

The motion to waive the rules was defeated on a tie recorded vote. Accordingly, this Item would be considered under Section 9 – Notices of Motion.

9. NOTICES OF MOTION

The following Notices of Motion were presented:

9.1 Request to Disband the Casino Fund Study Group – Councillor Bucci

WHEREAS a City Council at its Strategic Retreat meeting of April 2, 2011 established a Casino Funds Study Group to develop a set of principles for the use of Casino Funds; and

WHEREAS the Casino Funds Study Group has been meeting with various community organizations and Advisory Committees to gather input on providing for principles of use of Casino Funds and legacy-type projects for the community; and

WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on October 24, 2011 has approved a recommendation to utilize all Casino Funds for the next 2 years to finance the additional costs associated with the Wayne Gretzky Centre Sports Centre Project;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Casino Funds Study Group BE DISBANDED due to Casino funds not being available to make recommendations for; and


FURTHER THAT the Community Organizations and Advisory Committees BE THANKED for their participation in this Review and advise of Council’s decision to utilize Casino Funds for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Project.

9.2 Request Action on South Side of Colborne Street Properties – Councillor McCreary

WHEREAS the City of Brantford has acquired more than 40 properties located on the South Side of Colborne Street; and

WHEREAS more than $10 million has been spent in acquiring and demolishing these properties; and

WHEREAS there has been interest expressed by the YMCA and WLU in a portion of the lands; and

WHEREAS no purpose has been identified for future use of the remaining parcels of land; and

WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the community and taxpayer that some or all of the lands be returned to productive use


A. THAT staff be directed to do one of the following:1) Prepare tender documents and offer the properties for sale by tender2) Engage the services of an auctioneer and offer the properties for sale

at auction3) Prepare RFP documents and receive proposals for development

B. THAT the preferred option be contingent upon the usual covenants and conditions and

C. THAT documents be prepared for public release and offer no later than 31 December 2011

9.3 Public Access to Council Budget Voting Record – Councillor McCreary





A. Create an estimates committee database which clearly shows the voting record of individual members of council and the impact of the individual councillor on the budget; and





9.4 Request to Staff to Investigate the Wayne Gretzky Centre Project spending and Report Back – Councillor Carpenter

9.5 Review Process of Signing By-laws – Councillor Carpenter

9.6 New signs at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre – Councillor Utley

THAT the need for new signs at the entrance to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre BE REVIEWED as a potential cost cutting measure.

10. BY-LAWS

1st and 2nd Reading

Moved by Councillor NeumannSeconded by Councillor Dignan-Rumble

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-Laws for the First and Second Reading:

120-2011 By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law and as follows:

1. Annual Facility Rental Contract with Brantford Aquatic Club for the use of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, which exceeds the $50,000 limit staff are authorized to sign (CD2011-123)


2. Minutes of Settlement for the properties identified in Report CS2011-011

3. Amendments to John Noble Home Long-Term Care Accountability Agreement (L- SAA) with HNHB LHIN in regard to: A) Removal of the Financial Barriers for Spouses in Long Term Care Homes; and B) Long Term Care Home Occupancy Targets Policy (PHSSS2011-42)

4. Amendment to the John Noble Home City/ County Agreement Regarding Signing Authority (PHSSS2001-44)

121-2011 By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 172 to amend Modified Policy Area No. 84 to permit a gross leasable floor area of 1,880 square metres to allow for the expansion of the plaza (Official Plan Amendment OP-03-11) - 230 Shellard Lane (CD2011-134)

122-2011 By-law to amend Zoning By-law 160-90 for the property known as 230 Shellard Lane, in order to change “Neighbourhood Centre Commercial –Exception 10 (C9-10) Zone” to increase the permitted gross leasable floor area from 1,650 square metres to 1,880 square metres, to decrease the required front yard (adjacent to Dowden) to 5.47 metres, and to reduce the required loading space size to 3.5 metres x 9.0 metres (Rezoning Application PZ-08-11- 230 Shellard Lane (CD2011-134)

123-2011 By-law to amend Schedules 18 and 27of Parking By-law 144-88 (Fire Routes on Private Property – 422 Powerline Road and 15 Cobden Court; and, Dalhousie Street – Parking Control (EN2011-124)

124-2011 By-law to dedicate Block 121, Plan 2M-1869, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of McGuiness Drive (EN2011-125)

125-2011 By-law to appoint Members of Council to the Council Procedures Review Task Force

126-2011 By-law to approve the Sale and/or granting of an option to purchase certain lands and premises within the City of Brantford - Part of Lot 41, Concession 3, Bury Court, Braneida Industrial Park Phase 9 (CD2011-136)

127-2011 Being a By-law to repeal By-law 127-2010, being a By-law to approve the Sale and/or the granting of an option to purchase certain lands and premises within the City of Brantford (CD2010-174)

128-2011 Being a By-law to Update Names, Titles and Other Identifiers


By-law 127-2011

Moved by Councillor CarpenterSeconded by Councillor Ceschi-Smith

THAT By-law 127-2011 BE DEFERRED for one cycle pending a report back from staff.

DEFERRAL CARRIED

Recorded vote to Defer By-law 127-2011:

YES: Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Vanderstelt, Mayor Friel – 10

NO: None – 0

The motion to defer By-law 127-2011 carried unanimously on a recorded vote.

The remainder of the By-laws were approved for first and second reading.

3rd Reading

Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt Seconded by Councillor Kings

THAT By-laws 113-2011 through to and including 126-2011 and 128-2011 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk.

CARRIED

11. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

________________________________ ________________________________C. Friel C. TouzelMayor Acting City Clerk


COMMITTEE REPORTS

Social Services Committee Report #2011-10-05

1. John Noble Home arbitrated award for Service Employees International Union group (PHSSS2011-43)

THAT $133,508 in funding for 2011 (City - $96,259 County - $37,249) to the John Noble Home to offset the costs of the arbitration award with the Service Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.) BE APPROVED.

2. John Noble Home Monthly Budget Summary for August 2011 (PHSSS2011-39)

THAT the Monthly Budget Summary for August 31, 2011 for the John Noble Home BE RECEIVED as presented.

3. John Noble Home Quality Improvement Report for August 2011(PHSSS2011-41)

THAT the John Noble Home Quality Improvement Report for August 2011 BE RECEIVED.

4. John Noble Home 2012 Draft Budget (PHSSS2011-40)

THAT the John Noble Home 2012 Draft Operating and Capital Budget BE RECEIVED.

5. Approval of Amendments to John Noble Home Long-Term Care Accountability Agreement (L-SAA) with HNHB LHIN in regard to: A) Removal of the Financial Barriers for Spouses in Long Term Care Homes; and B) Long Term Care Home Occupancy Targets Policy ( PHSSS2011-42)

A. THAT the John Noble Home L-SAA Agreement with the HNHB LHIN be amended to include the following Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care changes: A) Removal of the Financial Barriers for Spouses in Long-Term Care Homes; and B) Long-Term Care Homes Occupancy Targets Policy BE APPROVED; and

B. THAT the Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Mayor and Clerk for the Corporation of the County of Brant BE AUTHORIZED to execute the amendments to the John Noble Home L-SAA Agreement with the HNHB LHIN.


6. Amendment to John Noble Home City/County Agreement Regarding Signing Authority (PHSSS2001-44)

A. THAT the amendment to the John Noble Home City/ County Agreement Regarding Signing Authority BE APPROVED; and

B. THAT the Mayor and Clerk for the Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Mayor and Clerk for the Corporation of the County of Brant BE AUTHORIZED to execute the amendment to the John Noble Home City/ County Agreement.

7. Request by the Grand River Council on Aging for Funding in 2012 for Master Aging Plan

A. THAT the Grand River Council on Aging Delegation requesting funding for the Master Aging Plan BE REFERRED to the 2012 City of Brantford and County of Brant Budget deliberations; and

B. THAT the budget summary for the Grand River Council for Aging BE PRESENTED to the Social Services Committee to be reviewed at the November 2, 2011 Social Services Committee meeting.

8. Boarding and Lodging Homes – Domiciliary Hostels supported by the City of Brantford Public Health, Safety and Social Services Commission (PHSSS2011-45)

THAT Report PHSSS2011-45 BE RECEIVED for information.

9. Steps to Success Community Learning and Wellness program Update (PHSSS2011-46)

THAT Report PHSSS2011-46 outlining results of the Steps to Success Community Learning and Wellness program BE RECEIVED for information.

10. Update on the National Child Benefit (NCB) funded Food programs (PHSSS2011-47)

THAT Report PHSSS2011-47 regarding the National Child Benefit funded Food programs BE RECEIVED.


11. Information Items

THAT the following Information Item BE RECEIVED:

i. 2001-2010 Ontario Works Caseload and Unadjusted Unemployment Statistics to August 2011

ii. Dollars and Sense of Solving Poverty: In Brief

12. Proclamation – 11TH Annual Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – October 26, 2011

WHEREAS years of research confirms the benefits of high quality child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

WHEREAS child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents, child care workers and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and

WHEREAS many studies show trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child care staff are the most important element in quality child care, and that good wages and working conditions are associated with higher job satisfaction and morale, lower staff turnover which leads to higher quality education and care.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Brantford City Council proclaims October 26, 2011 as the 11th Annual “Child Care Worker & Early Educator Appreciation Day” in the City of Brantford in recognition of education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life in the community.

Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2011-10-11

1. AMCO Convention & Trade Show

WHEREAS Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO) hosted their Convention and Trade Show in Brantford October 2nd to 4th, 2011 at the Best Western which included topics such as airport regulation changes and safety management; and

WHEREAS there were approximately 120 delegates in attendance from across Canada – from Calgary, Alberta in the west to St. Johns, Newfoundland in the east and from as far north as Sioux Lookout, Ontario; and


WHEREAS 27 airports were represented from Windsor to Kenora (including Pearson International Airport) along with representatives from Transport Canada and NAV Canada; and

WHEREAS Ann Warner said in her closing statement at the conference that “Brantford has set the bar very high’ for future conventions;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford extend its CONGRATULATIONS to all participants and organizers including AMCO, Ann Warner (AMCO Coordinator), Walter Gretzky, Phil Race and the Brantford Airport Board; Lise Sordo, Jim Quin, Mark Culshaw, Northridge Golf Course for pre-conference get together; Sanderson Centre (Glen Brown) and staff from Tourism Centre, Transit Department and Best Western for making this Convention & Trade Show such a success.

2. Official Plan Amendment OP-03-11; Rezoning Application PZ-08-11- 230 Shellard Lane (CD2011-134)

A. THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OP-03-11 submitted by J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., on behalf of 1219656 Ontario Inc., for lands located at 230 Shellard Lane BE APPROVED to amend Modified Policy Area 84 to permit a maximum gross leasable floor area of 1,880 square metres; and

B. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-08-11 submitted by J.H. Cohoon Engineering Ltd., on behalf of 1219656 Ontario Inc., for lands located at 230 Shellard Lane BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable uses and provisions as noted in Section 8.5, Development Considerations of Report CD2011-134.

3. Final North of Shellard Neighbourhood & Recreation Centre Plan (CD2011-128)

A. THAT the North of Shellard Neighborhood and Recreation Plan, prepared by The Planning Partnership in association with Plan B Natural Heritage, Poulos and Chung, Sernas and Associates, Thier and Curran Architects, and Archaeological Services Inc., to guide decisions regarding land use and the development of the North of Shellard community, BE APPROVED; and

B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to develop an implementation action plan to address; project timelines and priority actions, policy amendments, funding, servicing, and options for selling the City owned lands designated for residential development, and that these matters be brought back to Council for consideration and further direction; and


C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to continue to consult with the Grand Erie District School Board and Brantford Public Library Board to assist in coordinating the development of the joint secondary school and recreation/community centre facility.

4. Emerald Ash Borer – 2012 Operational Plan & Budget Requirements (CD2011-127)

THAT staff report CD2011-127 regarding the Emerald Ash Borer 2012 Operational Plan and Budget requirements BE RECEIVED.

5. 2012 Facility Rental Agreement with Brantford Aquatic Club (CD2011-123)

THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an annual facility rental contract with Brantford Aquatic Club for the use of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, which exceeds the $50,000 limit staff are authorized to sign.

6. Children’s Memorial Garden (CD2011-138)

A. THAT Report No. CD2011-138 titled “Children’s Memorial Garden Update” BE RECEIVED; and

B. THAT the proposed location at St. Andrew’s Park BE APPROVED as the future location of the Garden.

7. City of Brantford Economic Investment Action Case Process

THAT the following BE REFERRED to the Estimates Committee for consideration as part of the 2012 budget process:

A. THAT the report on Economic Investment Action Case (EIAC) be adopted

B. THAT staff within the Economic Development and Tourism Department BE DIRECTED to communicate the adopted process with all appropriate parties.

C. THAT an Economic Investment Action Case Committee be established including various representation as outlined in the proposal

D. THAT two Council members be appointed to the Economic Investment Action Case Committee


E. THAT a Funding Request for the use of Casino funds, in the amount of $150,000 per year for three years be considered to support Council approved EIAC projects.

F. THAT Councillor Utley and Councillor McCreary BE APPOINTED to the EIAC Committee.

Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2011-10-17

1. Condolences – family of Ed O’Leary

WHEREAS Thomas Edward “Eddie O” O’Leary worked as a sports reporter at the Brantford Expositor since 1971; and

WHEREAS Ed’s Sports Column entertained and informed readers of happenings on the local sports scene, and

WHEREAS Ed will be remembered for his thorough professionalism, passion and flare for the humorous side of sports;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford EXPRESS its deepest condolences to the family of Ed O’Leary on his passing Sunday, October 16th, 2011 in his 63rd year.

2. Congratulations – Community Safety Forum

THAT City Council CONGRATULATES Brantford Community Safety & Crime Prevention Task Force on their Community Safety Forum occurring October 19th

at 6:30 p.m. at Bellview School, Tenth Avenue Brantford.

3. Sponsorship Program – Corporate Partnership Strategy for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (CD2011-139)

THAT the following BE DEFERRED for 2 cycles to allow Staff to prepare a report for alternate fundraising options utilizing Staff, Council and Community Champions:

A. THAT Report No. CD2011-139 titled Corporate Partnership Strategy for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre BE RECEIVED; and

B. THAT KCI Ketchum Canada Inc. BE RETAINED to undertake Phase 2 of the Corporate Sponsorship Strategy for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre; and


C. THAT the costs associated with the implementation of the Corporate Partnership Strategy for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre BE FUNDED from the WGSC capital account; and

D. THAT these funds BE RETURNED to the capital account as sponsorship funds are received.


A. THAT Report No. EN2011-127, providing an update on the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Expansion Project for October 2011, BE RECEIVED; and

B. THAT the Treasurer BE DIRECTED to finance the additional costs in accordance with Option #1 as follows:Option 1: Cash

Using cash to finance the project would entail the cash coming from the following sources:-General Capital Envelope Reserve Fund $1,000,000-Casino Reserve Fund Balance $2,500,000(residual balance carried forward from prior years)-2011 Casino Funds $1,750,000(incorporates no casino funding requests re: study group)-2012 Casino Funds $1,850,000(commits funds before they are received i.e. against SFP)-Council Priorities Reserve Fund $1,435,689(leaves approx. $1.5 m balance)

Total $8,535,689

5. Traffic Report – Fire Routes on Private Property – 422 Powerline Road and 15 Cobden Court; and, Dalhousie Street – Parking Control (EN2011-124)

A. Fire Routes On Private Property – 422 Powerline Road And 15 Cobden Court

1. THAT the Fire Routes for 422 Powerline Road and 15 Cobden Court BE INCLUDED in the City’s Parking By-law; and

2. THAT Schedule “27” of Parking By-law 144-88 which pertains to “Fire Routes on Private Property” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Traffic Report No. EN2011-124 dated October 17, 2011.


B. Dalhousie Street – Parking Control

1. THAT a “15 Minute Loading Zone” BE BY-LAWED on the south side of Dalhousie Street from a point 22.5 metres east of the centre line of Queen Street for a distance of 6.3 metres easterly; and

2. THAT Schedule “18” of Parking By-law 144-88 which pertains to “Loading Zones” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “B” of Traffic Report No. EN2011-124 dated October 17, 2011.

6. Transfer of Health & Safety position from Parks & Recreation to Human Resources (CS2011-005)

A. THAT the position of Training and Health & Safety Co-ordinator in the Parks & Recreation department BE TRANSFERRED to the Human Resources department effective November 1, 2011; and

B. THAT the position be RECLASSIFIED as Health & Safety Specialist reporting to the Manager – Health, Wellness & Safety; and

C. THAT $50,000 in full-time earnings and $15,400 in benefits BE TRANSFERRED in 2012 from Parks & Recreation to Human Resources to fund the position.

7. Dedicating By-law – Block 121, Plan 2M-1869, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of McGuiness Drive (EN2011-125)

THAT the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford ADOPT a by-law to dedicate Block 121, Plan 2M-1869, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of McGuiness Drive.

8. Proclamation - Ontario Public Library Week – October 16-22, 2011

WHEREAS Canada’s libraries are partners in fostering lifelong learning, they play a vital role in helping Canadians of all ages access the information and tools that they need to live, learn and work; and

WHEREAS Canada’s libraries help Canadians develop the skills required to find and evaluate information in order to adapt and succeed in a knowledge-based economy; and

WHEREAS Canadian libraries bolster economic prosperity by providing access to essential decision-making information for organizations and businesses; and


WHEREAS libraries in Canada enhance the quality of life for all Canadians, and help ensure that Canadian culture continues to flourish and thrive;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby designate October 16-22, 2011 as “Ontario Public Library Week” in the City of Brantford and encourages the residents of Brantford to use the Brantford Public Library during “Ontario Public Library Week” October 16-22, 2011, under the theme: Your Library: A Place Unbound.

9. Proclamation - Brantford Day to celebrate the Liberation of the City of Apeldoorn in the Netherlands in 1945 – Performance by the 48th

Highlanders of Holland Pipe and Drum Band of Apeldoorn, Holland –November 4, 2011

WHEREAS on April 17, 1945, the City of Apeldoorn in the Netherlands was liberated mainly by the 48th Highlanders of Toronto, Canada; and

WHEREAS in appreciation of this event, the City of Apeldoorn has formed a Highland Pipe and Drum Band that wears the tartan and battledress of the 48th

Highlanders; and

WHEREAS the Canadian Military Heritage Museum is bringing this band to Brantford to perform at the Cenotaph on November 4, 2011 in honour of the soldiers who fought in this conflict; and

WHEREAS the schedule of events for the November 4th ceremony will commence with a procession from the Armouries to the Cenotaph for a 10:00 a.m. service to include welcome remarks from the Mayor, greetings from dignitaries, an invocation, the singing of both the Canadian and Dutch National Anthems, a history of the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipes and Drums, a wreath laying ceremony, lament and a performance by the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipes and Drum Band;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim November 4, 2011 as “Brantford Day” in the City of Brantford and encourages its residents to take part in this ceremony to pay tribute to the Canadian soldiers whose selfless contributions meant that others could live in freedom; and

THAT the residents of Brantford and area BE ENCOURAGED to support and visit the Canadian Military Museum in Brantford to show their appreciation to all veterans and military service personnel, past and present.


10. Proclamation - Vitamin D Day – November 2, 2011

WHEREAS most Canadians have sub-optimal levels of vitamin D; and

WHEREAS as a province, we are faced with rising healthcare costs that could prove financially unsustainable; and

WHEREAS with an aging population and increasing cancer drug costs, the rapidly rising conventional cancer budget is financially unsustainable. Conventional cancer treatment in BC averages more than $25,000 per new patient with a cost of up to $40,000 for one course of chemotherapy alone; andWHEREAS substantial and growing evidence exists that engaging cancer patients in their own health through an integrative approach to care (i.e. exercise, healthful nutrition, emotional support, supplements, etc.) can substantially improve quality of life, reduce the risk of recurrence, improve survival, and reduce overall healthcare costs; and

WHEREAS Vitamin D supplementation is particularly noteworthy. It was found to reduce cancer incidence by 60%. Two recent studies (breast cancer and colon cancer) have clearly demonstrated that vitamin D blood level at the time of cancer diagnosis is highly correlated with survival; and

WHEREAS potentially 12,000 or more cases of cancer could be prevented each year in BC alone by simply adequately supplementing with vitamin D; and

WHEREAS in addition to cancer prevention, vitamin D supplementation has the added benefit of substantially reducing our risk of heart disease, diabetes, strokes, MS, depression, and even the ‘flu’;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim Wednesday, November 2, 2011 as "Vitamin D Day" in the City of Brantford.

11. Proclamation- National Addictions Awareness Week – November 13-19, 2011

WHEREAS a request has been received by Brantford Native Housing to proclaim the week of November 13-19, 2011 as “National Addictions Awareness Week” in the City of Brantford; and

WHEREAS the purpose of this initiative is to highlight First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and organizations who are healthy role models; and


WHEREAS Brantford Native Housing has been selected out of 250 applicants as a recipient of a $1,000 grant from the National Aboriginal Awareness Week Campaign from the Native Counselling Services of Alberta in Edmonton to be used throughout their week of activities; and

WHEREAS last year, in 2010, Brantford Native Housing initiated and formed a Committee of agencies that networked together to plan and implement a series of activities and events to promote awareness within this community on the effects of alcohol and drugs to individuals, families and community. The Theme was and is “Living a Good Life”; and

WHEREAS Brantford Native Housing have a Planning Committee composed of agencies such as the Aboriginal Health Centre, St. Leonard’s Addictions, Brantford Native Housing, Nova Vita, Brant County Health Unit, Brantford Police Services, Woodview Children’s Services, Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Grand River Community Health Centre, New Directions Group at Six Nations, Why Not City Missions, and the Canadian Mental Health Association-Brant; and

WHEREAS these focus days are a time for public awareness, efforts in schools, workplaces, places of worship, the media and communities and will ensure a better life for future generations; and

WHEREAS the NAAAW Committee is dedicated and committed to planning events during this week and carry this plan out;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim the week of November 13-19, 2011 as “National Addictions Awareness Week” in the City of Brantford.


WHEREAS the 2011 bids to complete the construction of the sidewalk on Elgin Street from Mohawk College to Garden Avenue and on Plant Farm Road from Elgin Street to Henry Street came in approximately $150,000 under budget;

THAT Engineering Staff BE DIRECTED to repair the sidewalk in front of Mission Estates using Surplus Gas Tax Funding, with all remaining surplus funds being returned to the Gas Tax Funds Account, and that Parks & Recreation Staff BE DIRECTED to plant the necessary trees along this stretch of roadway to be funded from the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget.

13. Random Act of Kindness Day – November 4, 2011

WHEREAS we have all heard the old adage that “what goes around is sure to come around; and


WHEREAS kindness is contagious - not only does the person you are being kind to benefit through your help, but you feel good for having helped someone and the world is a better place through your kindness; and

WHEREAS the impact of a single act of kindness should never be underestimated as it has a lasting impact on all those it touches; and

WHEREAS examples of random acts of kindness could include:1. Sending someone a hand written note of thanks;2. Putting some coins in someone else’s parking meter;3. Buying the next person in line a coffee;4. Cutting your neighbour’s lawn;5. Giving a compliment about your waiter/waitress to his/her manager;6. Smiling at all people you meet;7. Complimenting a work colleague for their excellence; or8. Giving another driver your parking spot.

WHEREAS performing small, simple, kind deeds provides us with an opportunity to connect with others in our community; and

WHEREAS the Brant Community Foundation is once again circulating Random Act of Kindness cards encouraging the cardholder to perform a simple act of kindness for someone – a neighbour, a friend, a co-worker, or even a stranger –and hand the card over to that person – encouraging him/her to do the same; and

WHEREAS more details on how the public can actively participate and share their stories as part of this initiative will be announced in the coming weeks;

NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim Friday, November 4, 2011 as “Random Act of Kindness Day” in the City of Brantford and encourages its members, staff and citizens to support and embrace the ideology and practice of random intentional acts of kindness not only on November 4th but throughout the year.

14. Utilization of Bus Wash Station

WHEREAS the installation and staff training for the new bus wash system is expected to be completed in mid-November, 2011; and

WHEREAS the entire project, which includes the fabrication of protective barriers around all equipment and minor alteration to the storage area at the Transit Centre, is expected to be completed by late December 2011; and

WHEREAS the initial equipment using the wash system will be limited to those units serviced at the Transit Centre; and


WHEREAS continuous fine tuning of the system is expected to be required to ensure the units are cleaned in a process that remains safe and acceptable; and

WHEREAS by mid-February 2012, staff expect that the system will be expanded to include Water, Public Works and Parks Department units; and

WHEREAS the further timing and scheduling of washes outside of fleet-owned vehicles will follow, such as the expansion of these services to Police and/or Operation Lift units, which may include washes beyond regular maintenance intervals;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff BE REQUESTED to review options for the future utilization of the ecologically friendly bus wash station including the completion of a feasibility study identifying user groups, times of use and an overall comparative cost benefit analysis.

15. Procedural By-law Review

A. THAT a Council Procedures Review Task Force BE ESTABLISHED to undertake a review of the City's Procedural By-law and to report back with any recommended changes; and

B. THAT Councillors McCreary, Utley, Neumann, Vanderstelt and Carpenter, and Mayor Friel (ex-officio on all Task Forces) BE APPOINTED to the Task Force to work with staff from the City Clerk’s Department and the Legal Services Department on this review; and

C. THAT the first meeting of the Council Procedures Task Force BE HELD around June 2012, after the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the Council Remuneration/Council Structure and Ward Boundary Review, given the amount of staff time required to complete this comprehensive review.

16. Taxpayers Bill of Rights

WHEREAS a rational and open tax policy is the goal of municipal Council; and

WHEREAS the citizens of the community have a right to have the free flow of information on how municipal government functions, and how the taxes they pay are assigned to each function; and

WHEREAS a Taxpayers Bill of Rights is an effective mechanism to draw the citizens of a community into a broader public discourse on the collection and allocation of tax dollars; and


WHEREAS a Taxpayers Bill of Rights will assist in moving the municipality to a longer term view of tax collection and allocation; and

WHEREAS a Taxpayers Bill of Rights should or could include the following elements:

Right to answers to your tax questions Right to information in clear and simple language Right to access information in e-government format Right to know list of services and government units Right to know percentage values of taxation assigned to each unit Right to know percentage values for at least the last five years Right to know staffing levels Right to have access to public budgeting data as raw data Right to have multiple mechanisms to present to Council before and

during budget process Right to know that measurable values are assigned to the services

provided, and that service values are in a process of constant improvement

Right to have two budget updates in April and early September of each year

Right to have access to Council's 4 year strategic community plan and how percentage values are assigned to each strategy area

WHEREAS inflation and mandated government services must be identified and a percentage value tax increase be assigned to each category; and

WHEREAS increases larger than 1.5% or the rate of inflation (whichever is higher) are subject to a mandated consultation process; and

WHEREAS an increase within a four year Council mandate of above 3% is subject to a mandated consultation process; and

WHEREAS capital increases not to exceed 1% per term without a mandated consultation process, and including an identification of capital envelopes or projects assigned to the increase; and

WHEREAS an assessment increase matrix must be created in a format easily accessible by the public;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the introduction of a Taxpayers Bill of Rights and that this resolution BE REFERRED to the Estimates Committee to initiate the process of public consultation and implementation.


17. Wayne Gretzky Steering Committee

WHEREAS the Wayne Gretzky Steering Committee was formed to oversee and coordinate the work involved in construction of the quad arena project; and

WHEREAS the Wayne Gretzky Steering Committee was comprised of city staff, Councillors, architects, project managers and contractors; and

WHEREAS the Committee properly managed and oversaw the work of the project; and

WHEREAS upon substantial completion of the quad arena project the Wayne Gretzky Steering Committee had fulfilled its mandate as directed by Council;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Wayne Gretzky Steering Committee BE DISSOLVED and that the members be thanked for their role in creating this state of the art recreational complex.

Finance Committee Report #2011-10-19

1. Insurance Actuarial Review of the City of Brantford’s Casualty & Property Insurance Requirements – Study Performed by KPMG (CS2011-002)

THAT Report CS2011-002 regarding the Actuarial Review overview for the City’s Property & Casualty Insurance Requirements dated July 8, 2011 as prepared by KPMG BE RECEIVED.

2. Investment Report for September 2011 (CS2011-010)

THAT Report CS2011-010, Investment Report for September 2011 BE RECEIVED.

3. Addition of Investment Advisors (CS2011-012)

A. THAT Report CS2011-012 – Addition of Investment Advisors BE RECEIVED; and

B. THAT the Mayor and City Treasurer, Director of Finance BE AUTHORIZED to add the following brokerage firms to our existing list of authorized brokers:

TD Waterhouse CIBC Wood Gundy


BMO Nesbitt Burns

4. Confidential Information Regarding Minutes of Settlement for Assessment Appeals (CS2011-011)

THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Minutes of Settlement for the properties identified in Report CS2011-011.

5. Trick or Eat – Free Transit Passes - October 31, 2011

WHEREAS a request for provision of free transit to participants of Trick or Eat, a Halloween food drive run through Meal Exchange (a national student-founded youth-drive, registered charity organized to address local hunger); and

WHEREAS since 1993 Meal Exchange has raised over $2.75 million worth of food and engaged over 87,000 youth; and

WHEREAS this Halloween organized groups of costumed participants will take to streets in cities across Canada to collect donations of non-perishable food items in an effort to raise $750,000 in food donations for local hunger-relief agencies; and

WHEREAS in 2010, 40 participants organized a Trick or Eat event in St. George and brought in 2332 lbs. of non-perishable food and $715 in online fundraising; and

WHEREAS this year’s Trick or Eat event will be held in Brantford in partnership with Freedom House City Centre and will feature a kick-off event of live bands, artists, costume contest and pumpkin carving contest in Harmony Square from 5 to 7 pm; and

WHEREAS the participants of the event will require a safe way to be transported from Harmony Square to their route start locations all over Brantford;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT 150 (2-ride day passes) and 50 (single ride passes) be provided to participants of Trick or Eat on October 31, 2011 and that the cost of these passes in the amount of $870.00 BE FUNDED from the Corporate Contingency Fund.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCILMINUTES

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2011

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS4:00 P.M.

CHARLIE WARD ROOM, BRANTFORD CITY HALL


ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Friel, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Wrobel

Also Present: T. Salisbury, D. Lee, K. Farrington, L. Tansley, C. Brubacher, G. Dworak, J. Sangster, T. Belanco, C. Touzel, M. Reniers, A. Szaloky, T. Fischer

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Mayor declared a conflict of interest of Item 2.2 (Market Square). Accordingly, he did not participate in any discussion or voting on the matter (including the motion to move In-Camera) and also left the room both times that Item 2.2 was discussed in closed session.

2. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

The order of the items was changed so that Item 2.2 would be considered as the last item.

Motion to Move In-Camera

Moved by Councillor UtleySeconded by Councillor Vanderstelt

THAT Council MOVE In-Camera to consider the following:

2.1 Possible Double Charging of Development Charges to Industrial Properties (LO2011-008)

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

Special City Council Page 2MINUTESOctober 24, 2011

2.2 Market Square (Oral update by City Solicitor at meeting)

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals

2.3 Recruitment for a new City Clerk (Documentation to be available at the meeting)

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Separate recorded votes to move In-Camera were taken on each Item.

Recorded vote to Move In-Camera on Item 2.1:

YES: Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Utley, Councillor Kings, Mayor Friel – 9

NO: Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Carpenter - 2

The motion to move In-Camera on Item 2.1 carried on a recorded vote of 9 to 2.


YES: Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Utley, Councillor Kings, Councillor Wrobel – 9

NO: Councillor Carpenter – 1

As Mayor Friel had previously declared a conflict of interest on this matter, he refrained from voting on this motion.

The motion to move In-Camera on Item 2.2 carried on a recorded vote of 9 to 1.


YES: Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Utley, Councillor Kings, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Friel – 11


NO: None – 0

The motion to move In-Camera on Item 2.3 carried unanimously on a recorded vote.

Council then met In-Camera (4:06) on Items 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. Mayor Friel left the In-Camera meeting prior to the consideration of Item 2.2.

Council reconvened in Open Session at 5:49 p.m. As Items 2.2 and 2.3 had not yet been concluded, the meeting was recessed and would reconvene immediately following the Regular City Council meeting which was scheduled to commence at 6:00 p.m.

The Special City Council meeting reconvened at 8:01 p.m. immediately following the Regular City Council meeting.

The attendance at 8:01 p.m. was as follows:

Present: Mayor Friel, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Wrobel

Regrets: Councillor Wrobel (as a result of illness)

Also Present: T. Salisbury, D. Lee, A. Szaloky, L. Tansley, C. Brubacher, C. Touzel, J. Sangster

Motion to Move In-Camera on Items 2.2 and 2.3

Moved by Councillor Dignan-RumbleSeconded by Councillor Kings

THAT Council MOVE In-Camera (8:01 p.m.) to conclude its consideration of Items 2.2 and 2.3 as follows:

2.2 Market Square (Oral update by City Solicitor at meeting)

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals


2.3 Recruitment for a new City Clerk (Documentation to be available at the meeting)

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

The Mayor again noted his conflict of interest respecting Item 2.2 and refrained from voting on this motion. Mayor Friel also left the In-Camera meeting prior to any further consideration of Item 2.2.

Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:52 p.m.

3. ADJOURNMENT


_________________________________ _________________________________C. Friel C. TouzelMayor Acting City Clerk


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 20113:30 – 4:30 P.M.



ROLL CALL

Present: Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Kings, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Utley, Mayor Friel, Councillor Vanderstelt (3:56 p.m.)

Regrets: Councillor Wrobel, Councillor McCreary

Also Present: J. Daniels, K. Schmitte, C. Touzel, D. Temprile, S. Baker

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

1. COUNCIL TRAINING

1.1 Electronic Budget Document Training for Members of Council (no copy)

J. Daniels, Manager of Financial Analysis, K. Schmitte, Senior Financial Analsyt, and S. Baker, Tech/Help Desk Support Analyst, led Council in a training session on how to access the 2012 budget documents electronically through their iPads and how to add notes for reference during Estimates Committee meetings.

The following documents were distributed to Members of Council in an 11x17 size for ease of reference: 2012 Net Operating Budget Summary 2012 to 2016 Funded Capital Budget Summary

J. Daniels reminded Members of Council that the Budget Open House is being held this week should they have specific questions about the proposed budget that they wish to raise with staff in advance of the Estimates Committee meetings.

Council was advised that the Preliminary 2012 Budget Documents are now available on the City’s website.

Special City Council Page 2MINUTESNovember 1, 2011

2. ADJOURNMENT


Staff remained after the meeting to assist those Members of Council that continued to require one-on-one support.

_________________________________ ____________________________C. Friel C. TouzelMayor Acting City Clerk


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 20116:00 P.M.



ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Wrobel, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Utley, Councillor Kings, Mayor Friel


None

2. BY-LAWS

1st and 2nd Readings

Moved by Councillor Neumann, Seconded by Councillor Dignan-Rumble

THAT LEAVE BE GIVEN to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following By-Laws for the First and Second Reading:

129-2011 Being a by-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law 17-2011 of the Corporation of the City of Brantford (Remembrance Day Service)

CARRIED

3rd Reading

Moved by Councillor Vanderstelt, Seconded by Councillor Kings

THAT By-law 129-2011 BE TAKEN as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk.

CARRIED


3. ADJOURNMENT


______________________________ __________________________Mayor C. Friel V. Kershaw, Council & Chair Committee Services Co-ordinator


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 20114:15 P.M.



ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Friel, Councillor Kings, Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Bucci, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Neumann, Councillor Ceschi-Smith, Councillor Utley

Regrets: Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Wrobel

Also Present: T. Salisbury, D. Lee, A. Szaloky, C. Touzel


None.

2. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Moved by Councillor Dignan-RumbleSeconded by Councillor Utley

THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA (4:17 p.m.) to consider the recruitment of the new City Clerk.

Labour relations or employee negotiations and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Council then met In-Camera to consider the recruitment of the new City Clerk.

Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:06 p.m.


3. ADJOURNMENT


_____________________________ ________________________________C. Friel C. TouzelMayor Acting City Clerk

November 14, 2011

Committee of the Whole – Community Development Report #2011-11-01

REPORT TO: Mayor and MembersCity Council

Your Committee of the Whole - Community Development submits the following recommendations from its meeting held on November 1, 2011:

1. Condolatory Resolution – late Michael Vagenos

THAT City Council EXTEND its deepest sympathies to the family of the late Michael Vagenos who passed away October 24, 2011. Michael is survived by his father Nikos, his partner Dolores, children, grandchildren and sisters.

2. Congratulations – Jeff Moore – Ontario PGA Junior Leader of the Year

WHEREAS Jeff Moore was hired as business manager of golf operations in April of 2011; and

WHEREAS Jeff Moore started a junior golf program at Northridge Golf course in which 48 junior golfers were enrolled and 114 participated in the summer camp program; and

WHEREAS Jeff Moore introduced forward tees to encourage family participation in golf; and

WHEREAS Jeff Moore was nominated for the Ontario PGA Junior Leader of the Year; and

WHEREAS Jeff Moore was honoured with the Ontario PGA Junior Leader of the Year on Oct 25 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and City Council congratulate Jeff on receiving this prestigious award and putting Brantford on the map as a city that encourages junior golf.

3. Congratulatory Resolution – Scare in the Square

THAT City Council EXTEND its congratulations to Jennifer Middleton, sponsors and all organizers of the successful “Scare in the Square” event held October 28 and 29, 2011 in downtown Brantford.

Committee of the Whole – Community Services – Report #2011-11-01 Page 2November 14, 2011

4. Brantford’s 2011 Canada Day Celebration (CD2011-124)

A THAT, staff report CD2011-124 Brantford’s 2011 Canada Day Celebration BE RECEIVED; and

B THAT, the Canada Day Committee structure of volunteers and staff working together BE SUPPORTED by Council.

5. Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant – Lease Renewal (CD2011-116)

A. THAT the Lease between the City of Brantford and the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Incorporated BE APPROVED; and

B. THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a multi-year lease with the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Inc.

6. Economic Development Advisory Committee – City of Brantford Small Business Innovation Centre

THAT the following BE REFERRED to the Estimates Committee for consideration during the Unmet Needs - 2012 budget process:

A. THAT the report on the Brantford Small Business Innovation Centre BE RECEIVED; and

B. THAT the budget submission of the Economic Development and Tourism Department include a request for Unmet Needs in the amount of $75,000 to conduct a feasibility study that will determine the demand, commitment from businesses and the long term sustainability of a Small Business Innovation Centre located in Brantford that will meet the needs of entrepreneurs and small business in the region; and

C. THAT upon City Council approval of funding, staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with the preparation of Terms of Reference for the retention of a consultant to complete a feasibility study for a Small Business Innovation Centre in Brantford.

7. Monthly Status Report on Construction Activity – September 2011 (CD2011-141)

THAT Report No. CD2011-141 regarding the Monthly Status Report on Construction Activity BE RECEIVED.

Committee of the Whole – Community Services – Report #2011-11-01 Page 3November 14, 2011

8. Removal of PCBs at 347 Greenwich Street (CD2011-144)

THAT Community Services Report CD2011-144 regarding the removal of PCB’s at 347 Greenwich Street, BE RECEIVED.

Respectfully submitted,

Councillor Larry KingsActing Mayor

November 14, 2011Social Services Committee Report #2011-11-02


Your Social Services Committee submits the following recommendations from its meeting held on November 2, 2011:

1. John Noble Home Monthly Budget Summary for September 2011 (PHSSS2011-48)

THAT the Monthly Budget Summary for September 30, 2011 BE RECEIVED.

2. John Noble Home Quality Improvement Report for September 2011(PHSSS2011-49)

THAT the John Noble Home Quality Improvement Program and Quality Improvement Report for September 2011 BE RECEIVED.

3. John Noble Home Monthly B & C Bed Redevelopment Progress Report ( PHSSS2011-51)

THAT the John Noble Home Monthly Redevelopment Progress Report BE RECEIVED.

4. Cost Estimate of Providing Benefits to Non-social Assistance Recipients (PHSSS2011-52)

A. THAT Report PHSSS2011-52 BE REFERRED to the 2012 Budget Deliberations for both the City and County; and

B. THAT the growing need to provide financial assistance for dental services for people at the poverty level BE REFERRED to AMO and FCM and both the Federal and Provincial Ministry of Health for support.

5. Information Items

THAT the following Information Items BE RECEIVED:

1. 2001-2010 Ontario Works Caseload and Unadjusted Unemployment Statistics to September 2011

2. Grand River Council for Aging – 2012 Budget Summary

Social Services Committee Report #2011-11-02 Page 2November 14, 2011

6. Proclamation – Pulmonary Hypertension Month

WHEREAS PULMONARY HYPERTENSION, or PH, is a disease affecting the arteries of the lungs. It can strike anyone regardless of age, sex, social or ethnic background. In pulmonary hypertension (which means high blood pressure in the lungs), the arteries of the lungs become narrowed and scarred, which can result in almost complete closing of the arteries. People affected with this disease suffer from continuous high blood pressure in the lungs which results in an enlargement of the heart, and can lead to heart failure; and

WHEREAS some symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are: shortness of breath (especially with activity); bluish or purplish hands, feet and lips; swelling of hands and feet; light-headedness/dizziness, especially when climbing stairs or standing up; chest pain, especially with physical activity; feeling tired all the time; and sometimes even fainting; and

WHEREAS the somewhat "generic" symptoms, as seen above, often get mistaken for other less serious illnesses and conditions and patients therefore experience significant delays in receiving lifesaving treatments.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Brantford City Council PROCLAIMNovember Pulmonary Hypertension Month in the City of Brantford.


Councillor Bucci in the Chair

November 14, 2011

Appointments Committee Report #2011-11-07

Your Appointments Committee makes the following recommendations from its meeting held on November 7, 2011:

1. Appointment of Members of City Council to Various Committees, Boards, Advisory Committee and Task Forces

A. Finance Committee and Social Services Committee - Composition

THAT the requirements of Sections 15.2.13 (b) and 15.2.19 (b) of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code that provides that the five members of City Council appointed to the Finance Committee and the Social Services Committee shall consist of 1 member from each ward BE WAIVED until November 30, 2012 and reviewed again when the 2012-2013 City Council appointments are considered at the end of 2012.

B. Brantford Heritage Committee

A. THAT the composition of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE AMENDED to increase the total number of Members of Council appointed from one to two; and

B. THAT a By-law to amend Schedule “7” – Brantford Heritage Committee of Chapter 26 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

C. Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Advisory Committee

A. THAT the composition of the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Advisory Committee BE AMENDED to decrease the total number of Members of Council appointed from two to one; and

B. THAT a By-law to amend Schedule “14” – The Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Advisory Committee of Chapter 26 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

D. Basement Flooding Prevention Grant Program

THAT the Basement Flooding Prevention Grant Program Task Force BE DISBANDED.

Appointments Committee Report #2011-11-07November 14, 2011 2

E. Mayor Appointed as Ex-officio Member on all Task Forces

THAT the Mayor BE APPOINTED as an Ex-officio member on all Task Forces and not be counted as part of quorum for these bodies.

F. Community Safety & Crime Prevention Task Force

THAT the composition of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Task Force BE AMENDED to increase the total number of Members of Council appointed from two to three.

G. Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services

A. THAT the City appointments to the Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services BE AMENDED from three Members of City Council to the Mayor and two Members of City Council; and

B. THAT the City appointments to the Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services BE MADE for the term of Council to expire November 30, 2014.

H. THAT the following appointments BE APPROVED:

Standing Committees

Name of Committee Members Recommended Term to ExpireFinance Committee Mayor Friel

Councillor Kings Councillor Utley Councillor McCreary Councillor Wrobel Councillor Carpenter

November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012

Social Services Committee

Mayor FrielCouncillor Vanderstelt Councillor Bucci Councillor Dignan-Rumble Councillor NeumannCouncillor Ceschi-Smith Note: Members appointed to the Social Services Committee will automatically serve on the John Noble Home Committee of Management, the Brant-Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors and the Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012


Boards

Name of Committee Members Recommended Term to ExpireBrantford Airport Board

Councillor Utley November 30, 2012

Brant County Board of Health

Councillor Ceschi-SmithCouncillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor Bucci

November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012

Brantford Generation Inc. Board

Councillor Kings November 30, 2012

Brantford Hydro Inc. Board


Brantford Power Inc. Board

Councillor Utley November 30, 2012

Brantford Energy Corporation Board of Directors

Councillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor BucciCouncillor Kings(Council Member appointed to Brantford Hydro Inc. Board and Brantford Generation Inc. Board)Councillor Utley(Council Member appointed to Brantford Power Inc. Board)Mayor Friel, Ex-officio


November 30, 2012

November 30, 2012Golf Board Councillor Utley November 30, 2012Sanderson Centre Board

Councillor Neumann November 30, 2012

Advisory Committees

Name of Committee Members Recommended Term to ExpireAdvisory Committee on Domestic Violence

Councillor KingsCouncillor VandersteltCouncillor Ceschi-Smith


Brant-Brantford Impaired Driving Advisory Committee

Councillor Vanderstelt November 30, 2012

Brantford Cultural Advisory Committee

Councillor NeumannCouncillor Vanderstelt

November 30, 2012November 30, 2012

Brantford Heritage Committee

Councillor McCrearyCouncillor Wrobel


Brownfields Community Advisory Committee

Councillor Ceschi-SmithCouncillor Vanderstelt



Name of Committee Members Recommended Term to ExpireDowntown Performance Grant Programme Advisory Committee

Councillor Carpenter November 30, 2012

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Councillor UtleyCouncillor VandersteltCouncillor Kings (alternate)


Environmental Policy Advisory Committee


Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Advisory Committee


Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Advisory Committee


Post -Secondary Education Advisory Committee

Councillor UtleyCouncillor Ceschi-SmithCouncillor Neumann


Tourism Advisory Committee

Councillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor Utley


Town and Gown Advisory Committee

Councillor Ceschi-Smith November 30, 2012

Transit Liaison Advisory Committee


Task Forces

Name of Task Force Members Recommended Term to ExpireAge Friendly Community Initiative Task Force

Councillor UtleyCouncillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor Ceschi-Smith


Children’s Memorial Garden Study Group

Councillor KingsCouncillor UtleyCouncillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor CarpenterCouncillor Neumann

November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Task Force

Councillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor NeumannCouncillor Ceschi-Smith



Name of Task Force Members Recommended Term to ExpireCouncil Procedures By-law Review Task Force

Councillor McCrearyCouncillor UtleyCouncillor VandersteltCouncillor CarpenterCouncillor Neumann


Customer Service Task Force

Councillor BucciCouncillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor Carpenter


Demolition Control By-law Study Group

Councillor McCrearyCouncillor VandersteltCouncillor Ceschi-Smith


Human Resources Committee

Councillor Kings (Ward 1)Councillor Bucci (Ward 2)Councillor McCreary (Ward 3)Councillor Wrobel (Ward 4)Councillor Ceschi-Smith (Ward 5)


North of Shellard Neighbourhood Recreation Plan Steering Committee

Councillor CarpenterCouncillor KingsCouncillor Vanderstelt


Purchasing PolicyReview Group

Councillor BucciCouncillor McCrearyCouncillor WrobelCouncillor Utley

November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012November 30, 2012

Study Group to Make Brantford the Most Walkable Downtown in Canada

Councillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor Larry Kings Councillor Neumann (alternate)Councillor Ceschi-Smith (alternate)


Task Force on Dangerous Play in Sport


Transit Terminal Study Group

Councillor McCrearyCouncillor Ceschi-SmithCouncillor KingsCouncillor Bucci


User Relationships & Agreements with Sports Organizations Study Group

Councillor Carpenter November 30, 2012

Walk of Fame Task Force

Councillor Dignan-RumbleCouncillor McCreary



Name of Task Force Members Recommended Term to ExpireWaterfront Master Plan Task Force

Councillor Vanderstelt (Ward 1)Councillor Utley (Ward 2)Councillor McCreary (Ward 3)Councillor Wrobel (Ward 4)Councillor Ceschi-Smith (Ward 5)


Other Committees created by the City and/or County

Name of Committee Members Recommended Term to ExpireCity/County Liaison Committee

Mayor FrielCouncillor WrobelCouncillor Vanderstelt


Community Services Committee(Ambulance)

Mayor FrielCouncillor Neumann


Emergency Measures Operations Group

Mayor FrielCouncillor Carpenter (alternate)Councillor Dignan-Rumble (alternate)


Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services

Mayor FrielCouncillor McCrearyCouncillor Bucci


Nominating Committee –Brantford Energy and its Subsidiaries

Mayor FrielCouncillor Kings (Ward 1)Councillor Bucci (Ward 2)Councillor McCreary (Ward 3)Councillor Carpenter (Ward 4)Councillor Ceschi-Smith (Ward 5)

March 31, 2013March 31, 2013March 31, 2013March 31, 2013March 31, 2013March 31, 2013

Trespass Order Appeal Committee

Councillor CarpenterCouncillor Ceschi-Smith


2. By-law

THAT a By-law to confirm the actions of the Appointments Committee at its meeting held on November 7, 2011 BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.



November 14, 2011

Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2011-11-07


Your Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration submits the following recommendations from its meeting held on November 7, 2011:

1. Condolences to the Family and Friends of Geraldine ‘Mona’ Staats

WHEREAS Council was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Geraldine ‘Mona’ Staats on Saturday, November 5, 2011;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford extend its sincerest condolences to the Staats family and friends on their recent loss.

2. Thanks and Appreciation for the "Brantford Day" Ceremony at the Cenotaph on November 4, 2011

WHEREAS City Council at its meeting of October 24, 2011 proclaimed November 4, 2011 as “Brantford Day” in the City of Brantford in recognition of the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipe and Drum Band's visit to Brantford to pay tribute to the Canadian soldiers who liberated the City of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands in 1945; and

WHEREAS the November 4th ceremony at the Cenotaph was well attended and featured very moving performances by the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipes and Drum Band and the Brantford Christian School Choir; and

WHEREAS the Canadian Military Heritage Museum is to be congratulated for their role in bringing the Pipes and Drum Band to Brantford to mark this momentous occasion;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford offer its sincerest thanks and appreciation to the Canadian Military Heritage Museum, the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipe and Drum Band and all participants and staff who made this event the success that it was.

Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Report #2011-11-07November 14, 2011 page 2

3. Congratulations – Brantford Film Festival

WHEREAS the Brantford Film Festival has just completed their second year; and

WHEREAS the Brantford Film Festival is an integral part of our arts and culture community; and

WHEREAS the Brantford Film Festival contributes greatly to the community as a whole;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby congratulate the following winners:

Best Feature Quirk of FateBest Documentary FreedomBest Student/Youth Friday Night TightsBest Short To Rest in PeacePeople’s Choice Clark Kent

(The Clark Kent video is about a local man Kent Butcher and his amazing Christmas displays and is available on-line at http://vimeo.com/23334513)

4. Congratulations to Organizers and Community Donors for the Annual Thank-a-Vet Luncheon – November 5, 2011

WHEREAS 2011 marked the 14th Anniversary of the Thank-a-Vet Luncheon held in the City of Brantford; and

WHEREAS approximately 650 Veterans, spouses, widows and family members attended this year’s event held on November 5, 2011; and

WHEREAS the event is funded entirely through community donations and is free for Veterans, their spouses and widows/widowers to attend;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council EXTEND its congratulations to the Thank-a-Vet Committee (Liz Ferraccioli and Tracy Vanderwyk, Co-Chairs), Dave Levac, MPP, Brant (Master of Ceremonies) and all community donors for their contributions in making possible the annual Thank-a-Vet Luncheon so that the community can honour the significant sacrifices made by Brantford and area Veterans, who served our country in a time of need.


5. Congratulations to Brantford Symphony Orchestra’s Black and White Annual Gala Fundraiser – November 5, 2011

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford CONGRATULATE the Brantford Symphony Orchestra on the organization of its enjoyable and most successful Black and White Annual Gala Fundraiser held on the evening of Saturday, November 5, 2011.

6. Congratulations to Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers’ Sip, Sample and Savour Charity Casino – November 5, 2011

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford CONGRATULATE the Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers on the success of their Sip, Sample and Savour Charity Casino event held on November 5, 2011.

7. Congratulations to 2010-2011 Graduates of North Park Collegiate

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford EXTEND ITS CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes to all 2010-2011 graduating students of North Park Collegiate.

8. Council Remuneration & Benefit Review – Interim Report

A. THAT the Council Remuneration and Benefit Review – Interim Report BE RECEIVED; and

B. THAT the following recommendation BE REFERRED to the Estimates Committee for consideration as part of the 2012 budget process:

THAT the annual telephone/blackberry charges for Councillors be moved from their individual Operating Budgets to the Council Administration Budget, resulting in an increase to the Council Administration Budget in the approximate amount of $11,000 and that the net annual operating budgets for individual Councillors REMAIN unchanged.


9. Selection of Chair for the Remainder of 2011 and 2012

A. THAT, notwithstanding Section 26.2.15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code which prescribes that the election of Chairs of Boards and Advisory Committees shall be limited to two consecutive one-year terms, City Council GRANT PERMISSION to Darcy Clark to seek the position of Chair of the Transit Liaison Advisory Committee for the remainder of 2011 and throughout 2012, to guide the Advisory Committee through a transitional year; and

B. THAT the necessary By-law BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption.

10. Fire Department Carbon Monoxide Detector Program (PHSSS2011-39)

THAT Report PHSSS2011-39 entitled Fire Department Carbon Monoxide Program, BE RECEIVED.

11. Optimization of the Brantford Wastewater Treatment Plant (EN2011-132)

A. THAT City Council SUPPORT the implementation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization Program in order to evaluate the need and extent of the upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the five-year capital plan; and

B. THAT City Council AUTHORIZE acquisition of the services of Global Facilitation Inc. for an upset limit of $33,363 (including HST) to provide facilitation services for optimizing the Brantford Wastewater Treatment Plant operations; and

C. THAT City Council APPROVE a transfer of $33,363 from the Pollution Control Reserve for the services of Global Facilitation Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization; and

D. THAT the General Manager of Engineering & Operational Services and the Purchasing Officer BE AUTHORIZED to execute the consulting agreement with Global Facilitation Inc. in accordance with the Purchasing Policy.


12. Traffic Report (Fisher Street – Parking Control; 40 km/h Speed Limit –Adjacent to Recreation Park; 40 km/h Speed Limit – Edith Monture Avenue; Request for an Accessible Parking Space in front of 8 Peel Street; and Brantwood Park Road – Speed Limit and Vehicle Activated Traffic Calming Signs (EN2011-130)

A. Fisher Street – Parking Control

A. THAT “No Parking” BE BY-LAWED on the north side of Fisher Street commencing from a point 66 metres east of the centre line of Nightingale Drive to a point 42 metres south of the centre line of Schertzberg Lane; and

B. THAT Schedule “7” of Parking Bylaw 144-88 which pertains to “Parking Prohibited at Anytime” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Traffic Report No. EN2011-130 dated November 7, 2011.

B. 40 km/h Speed Limit – Adjacent to Recreation Park

1. THAT a 40 km/h posted speed limit BE BY-LAWED on Brock Street between Chatham Street and Nelson Street; and

2. THAT a 40 km/h posted speed limit BE BY-LAWED on Chatham Street between Brock Street and Drummond Street; and

3. THAT a 40 km/h posted speed limit BE BY-LAWED on Drummond Street between Chatham Street and Nelson Street; and

4. THAT a 40 km/h posted speed limit BE BY-LAWED on Nelson Street between Brock Street and Drummond Street; and

5. THAT Schedule “8” of Traffic Bylaw 37-83 which pertains to “Speed Regulations” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “B” of Traffic Report No. EN2011-130 dated November 7, 2011.

C. 40 km/h Speed Limit – Edith Monture Avenue

1. THAT a 40 km/h posted speed limit BE BY-LAWED on Edith Monture Avenue from Longboat Run to a point 180 metres north of Longboat Run, adjacent to Edith Monture Park; and

2. THAT Schedule “8” of Traffic Bylaw 37-83 which pertains to “Speed Regulations” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “C” of Traffic Report No. EN2011-130 dated November 7, 2011.


D. Request for an Accessible Parking Space in front of 8 Peel Street

1. THAT an accessible parking space BE BY-LAWED in front of 8 Peel Street; and

2. THAT Schedule “26” of Parking By-law 144-88 which pertains to “Accessible Zone” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “D” of Traffic Report No. EN2011-130 dated November 7, 2011.

E. Brantwood Park Road - Speed Limit And Vehicle Activated Traffic Calming Signs

1. THAT the posted speed limit on Brantwood Park Road NOT be reduced to 40 km/h where the existing speed limit is 50 km/h; and

2. THAT two (2) Vehicle Activated Traffic Calming Signs (VATCS) BE INSTALLED within the existing 40 km/h posted speed limit zone, east and west of Branlyn Community School, in 2013, to be funded from the Engineering & Operational Services minor capital funding envelope, subject to public consultation and approval from Brantford Power.

13. Criminal Record Check Policy (CS2011-021)

A. THAT the Criminal Record Checks Policy as attached to Report CS2011-021 BE ADOPTED; and

B. THAT the Human Resources Department BE DIRECTED to proceed to assess all full-time, part-time and contract positions within the Corporation using the Risk Assessment Chart to determine which positions are high risk; and

C. THAT the Human Resources Department BE DIRECTED to ensure that applicants hired in identified high risk positions have submitted a Police Clearance Certificate prior to their start date at the candidate’s cost; and

D. THAT the Human Resources Department BE DIRECTED to proceed to incorporate all regular high risk volunteer, student, advisory boards and committee positions into the policy; and

E. THAT the volunteers, students, advisory boards and committee members in high risk positions BE DIRECTED to submit a Police Clearance Certificate prior to start date at the City’s cost.


14. Dedicating By-law – Block 22, Plan 2M-1850, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of Mission Road (EN2011-128)

THAT the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford ADOPT a by-law to dedicate Block 22, Plan 2M-1850, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of Mission Road.

15. Grey Street – Designated Lanes for Bicycles – One-Year Review (EN2011-131)

THAT Report No. EN2011-131 titled “Grey Street – Designated Lanes for Bicycles – One-Year Review”, BE RECEIVED.

16. Request to Disband the Casino Fund Study Group

WHEREAS a City Council at its Strategic Retreat meeting of April 2, 2011 established a Casino Funds Study Group to develop a set of principles for the use of Casino Funds; and

WHEREAS the Casino Funds Study Group has been meeting with various community organizations and Advisory Committees to gather input on providing for principles of use of Casino Funds and legacy-type projects for the community; and

WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on October 24, 2011 has approved a recommendation to utilize all Casino Funds for the next 2 years to finance the additional costs associated with the Wayne Gretzky Centre Sports Centre Project;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Casino Funds Study Group BE DISBANDED due to Casino funds not being available to make recommendations for; and

FURTHER THAT the Community Organizations and Advisory Committees BE THANKED for their participation in this Review and advise of Council’s decision to utilize Casino Funds for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Project.


17. Casino Funds Study Group – Alternate Funding Sources for Recommendations following Public Consultation Process

WHEREAS the Casino Funds Study Group successfully engaged in a public consultation process with various community organizations and Advisory Committees to gather their input on the use of Casino Funds and legacy-type projects for the community and made recommendation as such; and

WHEREAS before the Study Group could present the majority of its recommendations to Council for consideration, a decision was made by City Council to utilize Casino Funds for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Project;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendations of the Casino Funds Study Group that had not yet been presented to Council BE REFERRED to Staff for a report back to the Estimates Committee before the conclusion of the 2012 budget process, on potential funding sources, therefore validating the community involvement.

18. Request Action on South Side of Colborne Street Properties

THAT the following resolution NOT BE APPROVED:

WHEREAS the City of Brantford has acquired more than 40 properties located on the South Side of Colborne Street; and

WHEREAS more than $10 million has been spent in acquiring and demolishing these properties; and

WHEREAS there has been interest expressed by the YMCA and WLU in a portion of the lands; and

WHEREAS no purpose has been identified for future use of the remaining parcels of land; and

WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the community and taxpayer that some or all of the lands be returned to productive use


A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a report for Council’s consideration on one of the following options:

1) Prepare tender documents and offer the properties for sale by tender


2) Engage the services of an auctioneer and offer the properties for sale at auction

3) Prepare RFP documents and receive proposals for development

B. THAT the preferred option be contingent upon the usual covenants and conditions; and

C. THAT following Council approval of the preferred option, that documents be prepared for public release.

19. Public Access to Committee Budget Voting Record

THAT the following resolution NOT BE APPROVED:




A. Create an estimates committee database which clearly shows the voting record of individual Members of Council; and







ENGINEERING & OPERATIONAL SERVICES

DATE: November 14, 2011 REPORT NO. EN2011-133

TO: MAYOR CHRIS FRIEL AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

FROM: GEOFF RAE, MBA, P.ENG., GENERAL MANAGERENGINEERING & OPERATIONAL SERVICES.

1.0 TYPE OF REPORT CONSENT ITEM [ ]ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION [ X ]

2.0 TOPIC

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Signage

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council APPROVE the signage concept in Appendices A and B to Report No. EN2011-133, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Signage.

4.0 PURPOSE

This report provides City Council with an update on the final version of the signage for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.

5.0 BACKGROUND

Construction has been completed for Phase 1 (four-pad arena) with deficiencies and finishing touches left to complete. Part of those finishing touches includes the interior and exterior signage. In addition to providing wayfinding, signage also contributes to the aesthetics of the building and branding of the facility.

The use of a proposed new “WGSC” logo and the blue, orange and white colour scheme raised concerns from some in the community, as well as the Gretzky family as to whether the name of the facility had changed from the “Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre” to “WGSC”. As a result of these concerns revisions to the signage design were initiated and members of City Council were provided updates on this process by the Mayor and the General Manager of Engineering & Operational Services. In the development of new design options, the Gretzky family was consulted. The design process has resulted in the revised exterior signs found at Appendices “A” and “B” and includes the following components:

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The use of the full name of the facility – “Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre”. The use of the number “99” as a major component of the branding of the

facility. The inclusion of a picture of Wayne Gretzky in a Team Canada uniform as

specifically requested by Mr. Gretzky. A red, white, and black colour scheme which not only corresponds to Mr.

Gretzky's desire to use a picture of him in a Team Canada uniform, but also corresponds to the official colours of the City of Brantford.

There is a total of four exterior signs which include the following:

Three pylon signs located on Fairview Drive, North Park Street, and Highway No. 403. All of these signs will replace existing signs at these locations. While materials have been purchased as part of the original sign design, their fabrication has not yet commenced.

There is one building mounted sign (blue WGSC sign – composed of two individual pieces) located on the north east corner of the four-pad arena. This sign is in place and the change to the revised sign design will require the removal, change to the sign face, and reinstallation of this sign.

There is a total of 238 interior signs within the four-pad arena.

At this point, the signage component of the project has been put on hold. The architect (CS&P) will need to revise shop drawings using the new sign design. Once these drawings are completed, the supplier (Teksigns) will commence fabrication of the new signs. There will be attempt to have some of the exterior signs completed in time for this year's Wayne Gretzky International Hockey Tournament scheduled for December 27th to 30th, however, timing to accomplish this will be difficult.

6.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The total cost for the original sign package is approximately $250,000, of which $163,000 has been spent to date. In order to change to the attached concept an additional $108,379 will be required to be spent above the original cost estimate. As was noted earlier in the report, many of the signs have yet to be fabricated, or are partially fabricated. As a result, the incremental cost of the new sign program takes advantage of these yet to be constructed signs.

These costs will be funded from the Capital account which was recently approved by City Council.

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7.0 CONCLUSION

Signage for Phase 1 (four-pad arena) is an integral component of the wayfinding, aesthetic, and branding of the new Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. The sign design reflects the wishes of the Gretzky family and has been reviewed by Wayne Gretzky.

________________________ _______________________Gregory Dworak, MCIP, RPP Geoff Rae, MBA, P.Eng.General Manager General ManagerCommunity Services Engineering & Operational Services.

Attachments:

Appendix "A" - Exteriors sign to be mounted on building Appendix "B" - Exterior pylon signs

APPENDIX “A”

APPENDIX “B”

11. BY-LAWS

1st and 2nd Reading: Councillor Dignan-Rumble, Councillor Vanderstelt3rd Reading: Councillor Kings, Councillor Utley

BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE

131-2011 THREE By-law to authorize the execution of AGREEMENTS individually dated and listed on Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law and as follows:

1. Multi-Year Lease with the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Incorporated to allow it to continue to operate the Gallery on the grounds of Glenhyrst Gardens (CD2011-116)

132-2011 THREE By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Various Committees, Boards, Advisory Committees and Task Forces (Appointments Committee Report #2011-11-07)

133-2011 THREE By-law to amend Chapter 26 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code respecting the composition of the Brantford Heritage Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Advisory Committee (Appointments Committee Report #2011-11-07)

134-2011 THREE By-law to extend the term of the Chair of the Transit Liaison Advisory Committee

135-2011 THREE By-law to amend By-law 144-88 being a By-law to regulate Parking within the City of Brantford (Schedule 7 - Fisher Street – Parking Control; Schedule 26 - Request for an Accessible Parking Space in front of 8 Peel Street) (EN2011-130)

136-2011 THREE By-law to amend By-law 37-83, being a By-law to regulate Traffic within the City of Brantford (Schedule 8 - 40 km/h Speed Limit – Adjacent to Recreation Park; Schedule 8 - 40 km/h Speed Limit – Edith Monture Avenue) (EN2011-130)

137-2011 THREE By-law to adopt the Criminal Record Check Policy (CS2011-021)

138-2011 THREE By-law to dedicate Block 22, Plan 2M-1850, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of Mission Road (EN2011-128)