Brantford, ON

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee meeting on November 24, 2026 has no listed agenda items. The agenda text contains only placeholders and does not specify any decisions, proposals, or discussions.

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The Brantford Committee of the Whole – Operations meeting on Dec 1, 2026 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings, with no decisions or discussions noted.

Committee of Adjustment

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Social Services Committee

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Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

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Brantford Airport Board

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Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

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Finance Committee

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Planning Committee

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Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

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Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Brantford Heritage Committee

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City Council

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Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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City Council

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Special City Council

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Appeal Committee

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Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

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Brantford Airport Board

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Brantford Heritage Committee

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Planning Committee

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Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Finance Committee

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Combined COW-O PA

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Committee of Adjustment

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Social Services Committee

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The committee approved the 2027 Shared Social Services base operating budget of $21,975,724 (a 6.50% increase) and a $501,500 capital budget, along with the directive to forward the report to the County of Brant. Two proposed additional investments—a Manager of Housing Stability and a Maintenance Servicer—were each defeated in recorded votes (2-6). The consent items, including the Housing Stability Winter Sheltering Plan, were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved 2027 Shared Social Services base operating budget of $21,975,724 and capital budget of $501,500 (carried)
• Defeated addition of Manager of Housing Stability (Homelessness) at $151,737 (2-6)
• Defeated addition of Maintenance Servicer at $93,545 (2-6)
• Approved consent items including Housing Stability Winter Sheltering Plan (Report 2026-269)

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

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Special City Council - Open Session

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Committee of Adjustment

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The Committee of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda, including two minor variances, two consents to sever, and related relief. All decisions were carried unanimously on recorded votes. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance A26-2026 for ground-floor dwelling unit at 360 Colborne Street East (6-0)
• Approved minor variance A27-2026 for accessory garage height of 5.4 m at 29 Tutela Heights Road (6-0)
• Approved minor variance A28-2026 and consent B18-2026 to sever land at 305 Terrace Hill Street (6-0)
• Approved minor variance A29-2026 and consent B19-2026 to sever land at 269 North Park Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 meeting

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

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City Council

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Brantford Heritage Committee

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Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

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The Committee of the Whole approved waiving and refunding all municipal planning and building permit fees for the reconstruction of the ANAVETS Unit 341 facility at 645 Colborne Street East, which was destroyed by fire in 2024. They also approved a $126,953 downtown construction communication and marketing plan, a $500,000 brownfields tax increment grant for 33 Erie Avenue, and non-standard procurements for the 2026 Official Plan Review. A motion to waive a minor variance application fee for 113 King George Road was lost (0-8), and a motion to direct staff to prepare options for transit service on all statutory holidays was carried.

• Approved waiver and refund of ANAVETS Unit 341 building permit fees (10-0)
• Approved $126,953 Downtown Construction Communication Plan (10-0)
• Approved $500,000 Brownfields CIP Tax Increment Grant for 33 Erie Avenue (10-0)
• Approved non-standard procurement for Hemson Consulting ($225,930) and SGL Planning ($260,000) for Official Plan Review (10-0)
• Approved directing staff to prepare options for transit service on statutory holidays (10-0)
• Approved $30,000 transit bus wrap for cancer awareness (10-0)
• Lost motion to waive minor variance fee for 113 King George Road (0-8)
• Approved housekeeping amendments to Sign By-law and administrative penalty by-laws (10-0)

Special City Council

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Brantford Airport Board

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Planning Committee

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The Committee approved an Official Plan amendment, zoning changes, and a draft plan of subdivision for a residential project at 251-255 Mount Pleasant Road. It also approved a zoning by-law amendment for an affordable mid-rise apartment building at 452 Grey Street.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP-02-25 for 251-255 Mount Pleasant Road (6-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-13-25 for 251-255 Mount Pleasant Road (6-0)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T-25502 for 251-255 Mount Pleasant Road (6-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-06-26 for 452 Grey Street (6-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment holds public hearings on seven minor variance and consent applications, all recommended for approval. Items include reducing lot frontage and area at 23-49 Leary Road, reducing parking at 159 Mary Street, allowing a billboard sign at 319 King George Road, and severing lots at 26 Grandview and 30 Proctor Avenue.

• Reduce lot frontage from 9m to 8.2m and lot area from 270m² to 240m² at 23-49 Leary Road (Empire Communities)
• Reduce parking from 57 to 42 spaces at 159 Mary Street printing/warhouse
• Allow billboard sign in Major Commercial Centre zone at 319 King George Road
• Sever 26 Grandview Street into two lots (161m² and 242m²) with variances
• Sever 30 Proctor Avenue into two lots (465m² and 535m²) with rear yard variance

The Committee of Adjustment approved multiple minor variance applications for residential and commercial properties. Decisions included permitting a digital billboard on King George Road and approving two land severances to create new lots. All applications were approved, with one variance passing 5-1.

• Approved height, rear yard, and eaves variances for 239 Wellington Street (6-0)
• Approved lot frontage and area variances for 23-49 Leary Road (6-0)
• Approved front yard variance to enclose porch at 108 Sydenham Street (6-0)
• Approved variance to permit digital billboard at 319 King George Road (5-1)
• Approved land severance and zoning variances for 26 Grandview Street (6-0)
• Approved land severance and rear yard variance for 30 Proctor Avenue (6-0)
• Approved rear yard, side yard, and parking variances for 159 Mary Street (6-0)
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes

Social Services Committee

The committee will vote on entering into two-year agreements with four shelter providers (Nova Vita, Rosewood House, Salvation Army, SOAR) for emergency shelter and transitional housing, with a one-year renewal option. They will also approve investment plans for the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Homelessness Prevention Program, both fully funded by provincial grants with no city budget impact.

• Approve up to $335,920/year for Nova Vita emergency shelter
• Approve up to $1,303,050/year for Rosewood House transitional housing
• Approve up to $868,700/year for Salvation Army Brantford Booth Centre
• Approve up to $337,260/year for SOAR Cornerstone House shelter
• Approve 2026-27 COCHI and OPHI investment plan for housing capital repairs

The Social Services Committee approved two-year emergency shelter funding agreements for four local providers, securing services through October 2028. Members also adopted the 2026-27 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Homelessness Prevention Program investment plans, directing staff to execute transfer payment agreements with Ontario and allocate funds for capital repairs. All items were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved emergency shelter provider contracts through Oct 31, 2028 (carried)
• Authorized $335,920 annual upset limit for Nova Vita, Inc. shelters (carried)
• Authorized $1,303,050 annual upset limit for Rosewood House, Inc. shelters (carried)
• Authorized $868,700 annual upset limit for Salvation Army Brantford Booth Centre (carried)
• Authorized $337,260 annual upset limit for SOAR Community Services - Cornerstone House (carried)
• Approved 2026-27 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Investment Plan (carried)
• Approved 2026-27 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to execute provincial transfer payment agreements for housing funds (carried)

Special City Council

The special city council meeting will move into closed session to discuss three confidential items: an update on provincial facilitation for the airport area, a complaint about a volunteer airport board member, and direction on an Ontario Land Tribunal settlement for 342-346 West Street.

• Update on Provincial Facilitation – Airport Area
• Complaint Regarding a Volunteer Member of the Brantford Airport Board
• Direction Regarding OLT Settlement 342-346 West St.

City Council voted to move three specific items into an in-camera session for private consideration. These items concerned the Airport Area, a volunteer board member complaint, and an OLT settlement. No substantive decisions on the merits of these items were recorded in the open session.

• Approved moving Update on Provincial Facilitation – Airport Area (2026-356) in-camera (7-3)
• Approved moving Complaint Regarding a Volunteer Member of the Brantford Airport Board (2026-354) in-camera (9-1)
• Approved moving Direction Regarding OLT Settlement 342-346 West St. (2026-348) in-camera (8-1)

Committee of the Whole - Operations

The committee is deciding on several items including taking the Wayne Gretzky Sports Center restaurant in-house, approving a $200,000 celebration for Brantford's 150th anniversary, and directing staff to review e-bike rules on trails. Other items include park lighting, tree replacement, and renaming a boat launch after a community advocate.

• $130,000 to bring Wayne Gretzky Sports Center restaurant in-house, hiring 1 full-time and 1 part-time coordinator plus up to 12 part-time staff
• $200,000 for Brantford 150 celebration funded from Council Priorities Reserve
• Direct staff to review By-law 36-2014 to allow provincially compliant e-bikes on city trails
• Install lighting at Cedarland Park and Cameron Heights Park, added to 10-year capital budget
• $9,000 to replace willow trees and install interpretive sign at Lorne Park

The Committee approved funding for the 2027 Brantford 150 Celebration and the implementation of a voluntary emergency address alert program for vulnerable residents. Council also voted to bring restaurant operations at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in-house and directed a review of e-bike bylaws.

• Approved $200,000 from Council Priorities Reserve for 2027 Brantford 150 Celebration (11-0)
• Approved development of voluntary Address Alert Program for Vulnerable Persons and Persons with Disabilities (11-0)
• Approved bringing Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre restaurant operations in-house with $130,000 for equipment (11-0)
• Directed staff to review By-law 36-2014 to potentially permit Class 1 power-assisted bicycles on trails (11-0)
• Renamed D’Aubigny Creek boat launch to 'The Mary Welsh D’Aubigny Creek Boat Launch' (11-0)
• Approved revised Municipal Alcohol Policy and updated Municipal Alcohol Standard (11-0)
• Approved $9,000 for willow tree replacement and a historical sign at Lorne Park (11-0)
• Directed staff to include lighting for Cedarland and Cameron Heights Parks in 10-year capital budget (10-1)

Appeal Committee

The Appeal Committee will hear three appeals: a muzzle order for a potentially dangerous dog, and two property standards orders. The committee will decide whether to confirm or overturn these municipal orders.

• Muzzle order appeal for dog at 11 Brisbane Blvd (Karly Hoar for Cindy Hoar)
• Property standards order appeal for 249 Murray Street (2617013 Ontario Inc)
• Property standards order appeal for 2-173 Chatham Street (Nathacha Emerant)

The Appeal Committee heard three appeals. It upheld a muzzle order for a potentially dangerous dog at 11 Brisbane Blvd, requiring the dog to wear a muzzle. It confirmed two property standards orders (249 Murray Street and 2-173 Chatham Street) but granted 60-day extensions to August 24, 2026, to complete required repairs.

• Denied appeal of muzzle order; muzzle component confirmed and upheld (5-0)
• Confirmed Property Standards Order #9-26 for 249 Murray Street, granted 60-day extension
• Confirmed Property Standards Order #16-26 for 2-173 Chatham Street, granted 60-day extension
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2026 meeting

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee will discuss potential updates to the GreenER Awards program for 2027. A deferred item on the 2026 GreenER Awards nomination review is also on the agenda.

• Deferred: 2026 GreenER Awards Nomination Review (Report 2026-167)
• Discussion: GreenER Awards potential updates for 2027 (Report 2026-298)
• Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee formally presented the Green Non-profit award to the Laurier Student Public Interest Research Group. Staff also received a report outlining potential updates to the awards program for 2027. The May 14 meeting minutes were approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Awarded Green Non-profit honor to Laurier Student Public Interest Research Group (Carried, 1 abstention)
• Received report on 2027 GreenER Awards program updates (Carried)
• Approved May 14, 2026 committee meeting minutes (Carried)

Special City Council

The Council will meet in a private, in-camera session to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation. This discussion involves establishing positions or procedures for municipal negotiations.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation (2026-340)

City Council held a special meeting and voted to move into a private session. The purpose was to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation.

• Approved motion to move in-camera regarding Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation Memorandum of Understanding (10-0)