March 10, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
   • · Motion 2 added: A. THAT Report 2026-151, titled “Adoption of an Economic Development Community Improvement Plan” BE RECEIVED; B. THAT the Economic Development Community Improvement Project Area BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix …
   • · Motion 3 added: A. THAT the following costs of municipal services required to support the event BE FUNDED from the Council Priorities Reserve RF0558 to a maximum of $15,000.00: i. Event Venue (Mohawk Park) rental fees ii. Tent Permit fees iii. Port-o-lets…
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent Items (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the resolution BE REFERRED to the Brantford Heritage Committee for discussion with the property owner and municipal staff and the Committee BE THANKED for their advocacy:
   • · Motion 6 added: A. THAT Report No. 2026-11 titled “Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to enter into Franchise Agreement for the term of 20 years with Enbridge Gas Inc.; and C. THAT the Chief Administrative Of…
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council approve and adopt the revised Community Involvement Framework (Public Engagement Policy), as attached, to guide how and when the City of Brantford engages the community on programs, services, policies, and projects that may im…
   • · Motion 8 added: A. THAT Report 2026-46, titled “Addressing the Impact of Vacant and Derelict Buildings and Properties”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back on the feasibility of implementing a Vacant Home Tax that targets derelict bu…
   • · Motion 9 added: A. THAT Report 2026-159, titled, “Proposed Amendments to Chapter 206- Animal Control of the Municipal Code for Pigeon Keeping” BE RECEIVED, and B. That Municipal Code Chapter 206 -Animal Control of the Municipal Code BE AMENDED to introduc…
   • · Motion 10 added: A. Review peer community regulations and bylaws concerning firework usage B. Consider options for restriction of firework usage as follows; i. Banning consumer firework sale and usage ii. restricting use to Corporation of City of Brantford…
   • · Motion 11 added: A. With gratitude Accept the gift of deaccessioned artwork; and B. Work with Glenhyrst experts to receive and display works of art in supervised locations; and C. Contribute financially fifty percent of the costs of deaccessioning to a max…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT the following item BE REFERRED to staff for further research and consultation, including an assessment of the cost and merit and REPORT BACK in the June 2026 cycle.
   • · Attendance added: Richard Carpenter (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kevin Davis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Greg Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dan McCreary (present)
   • · Attendance added: John Sless (present)
   • · Attendance added: Sicoli (present)
   • · Attendance added: Sullivan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Caputo (present)
   • · Attendance added: Hunt (present)
   • · Attendance added: L. Madden (present)
   • · Attendance added: Samwell (present)
   • · Attendance added: VanTilborg (present)
   • · Participation added: Committee arrive