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Brantford public meetings in 2025

143 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

Committee to endorse the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (2025‑589)

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee will consider Item 4.1, the Solid Waste Management Master Plan Report (2025‑589). The committee will endorse the plan in principle as prepared by the City’s Environmental Services Department. The meeting will also approve the minutes from May 8 2025 and November 13 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee elects chair and vice‑chair, endorses solid‑waste master plan

David Kielstra was acclaimed as Chair and Andy Straisfeld was acclaimed as Vice‑Chair of the Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee. The committee received the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (Report 2025‑589), endorsed it in principle, and forwarded a set of comments to staff, including support for lowering the household bag limit in 2027 and promoting mandatory recycling and organics by 2030. The committee approved the minutes from its May 8 2025 and November 13 2025 meetings.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM

City Council

Council approves $126k land purchase and $226k school board transfer on Powerline Rd.

The Brantford City Council will adopt several resolutions, including approval of a land purchase on Powerline Road and a related land transfer to the local Catholic school board. It will also ratify a settlement with the Association of Professional and Administrative Employees for a new agreement period. Additional reports on finance, planning, and a proposed amalgamation are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves airport boundary study and multiple service and code updates

The council voted 10‑0 to approve all items not separated for discussion. This included adopting the 2025 Master Servicing Plan amendment for water and wastewater services, approving revisions to Chapter 507 of the Municipal Code, and endorsing the Brantford Airport Board’s recommendation to request a provincial commission to examine moving the municipal airport within city boundaries. The council also approved the 2026‑2027 Town and Gown Action Plan, directed staff to continue the Economic Development Community Improvement Plan and to review noise by‑laws, and passed a resolution supporting provincial reform of the Ontario Sex Offender Registry.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Brantford Heritage Committee

Committee approves minor amendments to heritage permit for 97 Wellington St

The Brantford Heritage Committee will receive training from the Planning and Clerk's Departments. It will receive the Heritage Impact Assessment for 54 Brant Avenue and forward comments to staff. It will receive the Heritage Conservation Plan for 97 Wellington Street / 81 George Street, approve the minor amendments to heritage permit HA-15-24, and forward comments on the plan to staff. The committee will also approve the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Minor amendments to heritage permit for 97 Wellington St approved

The committee approved the minor amendments to Heritage Permit HA-15-24 for 97 Wellington Street / 81 George Street. It also received the Heritage Impact Assessment report for 54 Brant Avenue and forwarded three comments to staff, noting demolition is not supported. The October 27, 2025 committee minutes were approved.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Zoning amendment and subdivision approval for Riverwalk Phase 5 at 0 Baldwin Avenue

The Planning Committee will consider a zoning by‑law amendment (PZ‑15‑21) that would re‑zone 0 Baldwin Avenue (Riverwalk Phase 5) from Neighbourhood Low‑Rise and Holding 21‑RMR to Holding 42‑RMR‑76. The committee will also approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision (29T‑21504) for the same site, subject to a list of conditions. A separate housekeeping zoning amendment (PZ‑15‑25) to the City’s Zoning By‑law 124‑2024 will be reviewed. Routine items such as roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, minutes from the November 20 meeting, and delegations/presentations are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Zoning amendment for 0 Baldwin Avenue (Riverwalk Phase 5) approved

The Planning Committee approved several procedural motions unanimously. It approved the zoning by‑law amendment PZ‑15‑21 that changes the zoning of 0 Baldwin Avenue to H42‑RMR‑76, and also approved the related draft plan of subdivision subject to conditions. The committee rejected a motion to defer the item pending another neighbourhood meeting. Finally, it approved a housekeeping zoning amendment PZ‑15‑25.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Special City Council - Open Session

Council will consider the budget of $148,306,614 operating and $165,437,128 capital.

The Special City Council will review several Estimates Committee reports, including public‑engagement findings and budget confirmations. It will decide on the Year 3 budget for City Services and for Local Boards, and consider a $2 million financial support for the Lansdowne Children’s Centre redevelopment. The meeting also includes the consideration of By‑law 113‑2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2 M support for Lansdowne Children’s Centre redevelopment

The council approved the Estimates Committee items, including a $2 million financial support package for the Lansdowne Children’s Centre redevelopment project. It also referred all strategic budget investments to the CAO for review and adopted an amendment requiring agencies to submit detailed budget information. A motion to defer the Robert Moore Park capital budget to 2027 was defeated.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews 2026 Property Tax Policy and related tax decisions

The Finance Committee will receive the external auditor’s annual independence letter, engagement letter, and audit plan, as well as a departmental review of clerk’s services, both with no financial impact. It will also consider the 2026 Property Tax Policy report, which adopts no new commercial or industrial tax classes, no graduated rates, and maintains existing farmland tax reductions. Additional items include a 3rd‑quarter casino revenue update of $1,230,813, a quarterly reserve fund update, a contracts‑awarded status report, and an update on capital projects with a net capital impact of $3,050,019.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopts 2026 Property Tax Policy with no rate changes

The committee approved separating items for discussion (5‑0) and adopted the 2026 Property Tax Policy, which includes no changes to commercial or industrial tax classes, no graduated rates, no phase‑in, no hardship relief, and maintains existing farmland rate reductions (5‑0). The committee also received reports on the 3rd quarter casino revenue, reserve fund status, contracts awarded, and capital projects (net impact $3,050,019). Additionally, the external auditor’s independence letter, engagement letter and audit plan were approved (6‑0), and the departmental review of clerk’s services was approved with direction to develop a civil marriage ceremonies by‑law (6‑0).

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council will consider a tentative settlement with APAE and two agreements with no financial impact.

The Special City Council will meet in a hybrid session on December 9, 2025. Items under consideration include a tentative settlement with the Association of Professional and Administrative Employees to renew their agreement through December 31, 2027, a property tax extension agreement, and a boundary adjustment and site servicing transaction on Powerline Road. All three items have been noted as having no financial impact. The council will also address any public comments related to these matters.

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✓ Decided: Council voted 8-0 to move three items to an in‑camera session

The council approved a motion to consider three confidential items— a tentative settlement with APAE, a property tax extension agreement, and a boundary adjustment on Powerline Road—in an in‑camera meeting. The motion was moved by Councillor Caputo, seconded by Councillor Martin, and carried unanimously (8‑0). No other actions were taken.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

Brantford considers creating an elected Deputy Mayor position for 2026

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposal to establish an elected Deputy Mayor position for the 2026 municipal election. The body is also discussing a draft Economic Development Community Improvement Plan and potential noise by-law amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously supports call to make Ontario Sex Offender Registry public

The Committee approved the separation of items for consideration and consent items with a 10‑0 vote. It adopted revisions to Chapter 507 of the Municipal Code, extending the transition period for Municipal Boundary Adjustment Lands to Jan 1 2029 and removing redundant sections. The Council passed a resolution urging the province to make the Ontario Sex Offender Registry publicly accessible (10‑0) and approved a Noise By‑law amendment limiting residential noise to under 50 dB after 11 p.m. (7‑3). A proposal to create an elected Deputy Mayor was rejected (1‑9).

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to approve design and $152M budget for new Sports & Entertainment Centre

The Special City Council will consider Item 4.1, which seeks design approval for the Sports and Entertainment Centre and authorizes a revised budget of $152 million. The council will direct staff to proceed with construction, waive all internal planning and building fees, and consider a by‑law to apply for partial financing from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $152 M Sports and Entertainment Centre design and construction

The council received Report 2025‑579 and approved the designs for the Sports and Entertainment Centre. Staff were directed to begin construction with a revised budget of $152 million, and a by‑law to seek partial financing from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation was presented. All internal planning and building fees for the project were waived. By‑laws 110‑2025, 111‑2025 and 112‑2025 were also approved.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to review land severances and minor variances

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider four planning applications. These include requests to sever parcels of land for new lots and minor variances for accessory dwelling units.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved four land-use applications and adopted meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment unanimously approved consent applications to sever parcels at 131 Savannah Oaks Drive/60 Zatonski Avenue and to create a new lot at 6 Lyons Avenue, and minor variance applications for accessory dwelling units at 45 Golfdale Road and 28 Lawrence Street. Each approval was recorded with six votes in favour and none against. The committee also approved the minutes of its November 5, 2025 meeting.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Operations

Council to consider creating an elected Deputy Mayor position

The Committee of the Whole will receive reports and approve updates to the 2025 Master Servicing Plan for water and wastewater services and the 2025 Transportation Master Plan. The Board will review a Brantford Airport Board recommendation to seek a commission for possible boundary restructuring of the municipal airport. Updates on the Clarence Street Corridor, emergency procurement for nitrates, and a Grand River ice jam study will be received. A resolution will be presented to create an elected Deputy Mayor position for the 2026 municipal election.

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✓ Decided: Council approved request to seek provincial commission to restructure Brantford Airport

The Committee approved a resolution asking the Minister of Municipal Affairs to create a commission to examine moving the Brantford Municipal Airport within city boundaries. Separate motions to waive procedural rules for staff presentations were carried unanimously. The motion to refer the airport proposal to the City‑County Liaison Committee was rejected, but the resolution itself was adopted in two votes.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to consider lease agreement for Sports and Entertainment Centre

The Special City Council will move in-camera to consider a Facility Lease and License Agreement for the Sports and Entertainment Centre with Bulldogs Ventures Inc. (operating as The Brantford Bulldogs). The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, declarations of conflicts of interest, and adjournment. No other decisions or public hearings are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves lease for Sports and Entertainment Centre with Bulldogs

The council voted unanimously to approve the facility lease and license agreement for the Sports and Entertainment Centre with Bulldogs Ventures Inc., operating as the Brantford Bulldogs. The motion was moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Sicoli, and carried with a 10‑to‑0 vote. No other decisions were recorded.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Estimates Committee

City to approve $2M in funding for Lansdowne Children's Centre

The Brantford Estimates Committee will consider a request for $2 million in financial support for the Lansdowne Children’s Centre Redevelopment Project. The committee will also confirm the Year 3 budget for local boards, including the Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area, Grand Erie Public Health, and the Brantford Police Service.

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✓ Decided: City approves $2 M support for Lansdowne Children’s Centre redevelopment

The Estimates Committee approved a $2 million financial support package for the Lansdowne Children’s Centre redevelopment, to be paid in five $400,000 installments from the Community Groups Reserve. An amendment increasing the Grand Erie Public Health budget by 1% was passed by a 6‑to‑5 vote. The committee also waived a procedural rule for an extra five minutes, and adopted the Year 3 local‑boards budget, the Police Services budget, and the John Noble Home budget.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Appeal Committee

Appeal Committee to review property standards and dangerous dog orders

The Appeal Committee will consider two specific appeals regarding city orders. The body will decide whether to uphold a property standards order and a muzzle requirement for a designated dangerous dog.

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✓ Decided: Appeal Committee upheld Property Standards Order #55-25 for Market Street property

The committee confirmed and upheld Property Standards Order #55-25 (2025‑571) for 120‑138 Market Street after hearing from staff and the owner. It also confirmed and upheld the muzzle component of the dangerous‑dog designation (2025‑570) for Victoria Ballentyne. The minutes from the September 18 and September 25, 2025 meetings were approved.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Nov 26, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Town and Gown Committee

Town and Gown Committee to approve 2026-2027 action plan

The Town and Gown Committee will receive and approve a plan for 2026-2027 and direct staff to report on the resources needed to implement it. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format at Brantford City Hall.

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✓ Decided: Town and Gown Action Plan approved with extensive amendments

The committee approved the 2026‑2027 Town and Gown Action Plan (Report 2025‑608) and adopted a series of amendments that updated member organization listings, added program details, and restructured outcomes. Additional language on student belonging, diversity, and culturally safe spaces was incorporated. The minutes from the June 18 and October 6, 2025 meetings were also approved. No other resolutions or motions were taken.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council considers $1.49M Greyfields CIP grant for 395 Park Road North

The City Council will receive and discuss a series of committee reports, including operations, social services, planning and administration, and appointments. Items with financial impact include a $1,493,584 Greyfields Community Improvement Project grant for 395 Park Road North, a $100,000 Vandalism Prevention and Restoration Rebate Program, a $450,000 Primary Care Access Pilot, and a $20,000 proposed license agreement. Council will also consider a notice of motion to amend the Noise By‑law to limit residential noise to less than 50 decibels after 11 p.m. The meeting will conclude with the usual procedural items such as proclamations, recognitions, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.49M tax increment grant for 395 Park Road North

Council approved the separation of committee report items, passing the motion 11‑0. The council approved a $1,493,584 tax increment grant to Coletara Development for the Greyfields CIP project at 395 Park Road North. Additional actions included authorizing a telecommunications license agreement with Rogers, directing staff on a vandalism‑prevention rebate program, funding a $7,500 candidate‑education session, and appointing citizen members to several advisory committees.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Estimates Committee

Estimates Committee to review 2026 budget priorities and city service funding

The committee is discussing public engagement findings for 2026 budget priorities and confirming budgets for city services and shared social services. The meeting includes presentations from the Director of Communications and the City Treasurer.

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✓ Decided: Estimates Committee approved 2026 City Services budget and related by‑law actions

The committee received and approved three reports: the 2026 City Budget Priorities public‑engagement findings, the Year 3 Budget Confirmation for City Services, and the 2026 Shared Social Services budget. All three items were carried, with votes of 11‑0 on the first two reports and 6‑0 on the Shared Social Services budget. The committee also directed the mayor and council to consider specific budget investments and to receive by‑law proposals for fee fixes and financing.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Committee approves zoning change at 106 Paris Rd and Shellard Lane subdivision extension

The Brantford Planning Committee will decide on a zoning by‑law amendment for 106 Paris Road, changing the land from Neighbourhood Low Rise to Holding 41 – Residential Mid‑Rise – Exception 75, subject to a site‑plan agreement and a noise and vibration study. The Committee will also consider an extension to the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T‑19502 for Phases 2 and 3 on Shellard Lane, extending the plan’s expiry date. Both items have no financial impact and are presented for approval.

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✓ Decided: Zoning amendment for 106 Paris Road approved by council (4-1 vote)

The committee approved all items that were not separated for discussion with a 5‑0 vote. It approved an extension to the Draft Plan of Subdivision 29T‑19502 for Phases 2 and 3. The zoning by‑law amendment PZ‑14‑25 for 106 Paris Road was approved by a 4‑1 vote, with conditions attached. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Paramedic Services draft 2026 budget proposes $864,912 increase

The council will receive the Paramedic Services Draft 2026 Budget report, which proposes up to $864,912 (11.3%) increase to the operating budget. Council will consider approving the City’s response to the County of Brant and funding 60% of the new station’s lease costs from the Development Charges‑Land Ambulance Reserve Fund. The City Clerk will be directed to send the final resolution to the County Clerk by November 20, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 Paramedic Services draft budget in principle

The council voted 10‑0 to approve Option 1 of the Paramedic Services Draft 2026 Budget in principle. The resolution directs the City Clerk to send a copy of the final resolution to the County Clerk before November 20, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

City to fund $1.5M grant for 395 Park Road North redevelopment

The Committee of the Whole will consider approving a $1.49 million tax increment grant for a redevelopment project at 395 Park Road North, as well as a $100,000 rebate program for vandalism prevention. The meeting also includes reports on a primary care pilot program and a candidate education session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.49M tax‑increment grant for Greyfields development

The council approved a $1.49 million tax‑increment grant for the Greyfields project at 395 Park Road North, funded the Primary Care Access Pilot with $230 k in 2026 and $220 k in 2027, and directed staff to report on a possible $2 million city contribution to the Lansdowne Children’s Centre redevelopment. Additional actions included funding a $7,500 candidate education session, adopting a closed‑meeting protocol by‑law amendment, and ordering staff to develop a vandalism‑prevention rebate program. The council also approved investigations into food‑program regulations and voted to terminate the Deputy Mayor for External Relations appointment.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Board proposes request to restructure Brantford Airport municipal boundaries

The Brantford Airport Board will receive a November 2025 airport update and related reports. It will consider amending Fees and Charges By-law 21-2024 to add a $300‑per‑month parking fee for large aircraft, with an inflation increase in 2027. The Board will also move a resolution recommending that City Council request a provincial commission to examine moving the airport within the City of Brantford’s municipal boundaries.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends City request province to study moving airport into city limits

The Board approved the November Airport Update report, a fee amendment for large aircraft parking at $300 per month, and a conceptual plan for new commercial hangars. Consent items approving 2026 meeting dates and the September 22, 2025 minutes were carried. The Board waived a code rule to consider a resolution without prior notice (9‑1) and adopted a resolution recommending the City submit a request to the Minister to establish a commission to examine restructuring the airport’s municipal boundaries (9‑1).

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

Committee to endorse the Solid Waste Management Master Plan

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee will consider and endorse in principle the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (Report 2025‑589). It will also approve the meeting minutes from May 8 2025 and receive the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting is scheduled for November 13 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall, and will be held in a hybrid format.

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✓ Decided: Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

The committee failed to achieve quorum after a 15‑minute extension and the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Appointments Committee

Appointments Committee to select members for city boards and committees

The committee is meeting to approve the appointment of Members of Council to various boards, task forces, and committees. The body will also consider the appointment of citizen members to several advisory committees and the Committee of Adjustment.

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✓ Decided: Appointments Committee approved council appointments and disbanded task forces

The committee approved all consent items and received the 2024‑2025 Council Attendance Report. It approved the appointment of council members to various committees, boards and task forces, including several amendments. The committee also disbanded the Public Consultation Task Force, ended the council liaison to the Regional Real Estate Association, removed the Community Physician Recruitment Committee, and moved in‑camera to appoint citizen members to several boards. All motions passed unanimously.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

Committee to approve Fox Ridge housing business plan

The Social Services Committee will consider a business plan for the Fox Ridge housing project at 389 West Street and receive updates on Ontario Works service delivery. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved Fox Ridge business plan and ordered staff actions

The Social Services Committee approved motions to separate all items for discussion purposes. It received Report 2025-551 on Ontario Works service delivery and directed the City Clerk to forward it to the County of Brant. The committee received the Business Plan for 389 West Street (Fox Ridge) and directed staff to implement the service‑delivery recommendations and to hold a public meeting with residents in the fourth quarter of 2025. The City Clerk was also directed to forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on five minor variance and land severance applications

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment will consider five minor variance applications and one land severance application. The committee will vote on requests to relax zoning rules for residential projects at 95 Dalhousie Street, 395 Park Road North, 85-99 Colborne Street West, and 205-211 Mount Pleasant Road, as well as a land severance at 248 & 250 Colborne Street West.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple minor variances, including a 163‑unit mixed‑use project

At the November 5 meeting the Committee of Adjustment approved five minor‑variance applications. Application A27‑2025 for an indoor rock‑climbing facility with three residential units was approved unanimously (6‑0). Application A28‑2025 for a 163‑unit mixed‑use building received approval by a 5‑1 vote. Applications A29‑2025, A30‑2025 and consent B18‑2025 were also approved, with the former two unanimous.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Operations

Brantford committee to review right-of-way policy and approve telecom license

The Committee of the Whole will receive reports on a Northwest municipal service expansion, a Highway 403 emergency detour route, and a Volunteer Brantford policy. The committee is also set to authorize a $20,000 telecommunications license agreement with Rogers Communications and direct staff to review the Right of Way policy.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $20,000 telecommunications license with Rogers for up to 20 years

The Committee approved all items for consideration and consent, including the Volunteer Brantford policy and a report on the Northwest Municipal Service Expansion. Council authorized a $20,000 telecommunications license agreement with Rogers Communications for up to 20 years. A motion to seek higher costs for that agreement was rejected. Staff were directed to review the Right‑of‑Way policy and report recommendations by Q1 2026.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

PAC reviews housekeeping amendment to Brantford Zoning By-law 124‑2024

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive the report titled “Consultation Respecting Housekeeping Amendments to City of Brantford Zoning By-law 124‑2024 (File PZ‑15‑25)”. The committee will forward any comments to City staff. No financial impact is associated with this item.

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✓ Decided: Committee received and forwarded report on zoning by-law housekeeping amendments

The Planning Advisory Committee accepted the staff report titled “Consultation Respecting Housekeeping Amendments to City of Brantford Zoning By-law 124-2025 (File PZ-15-25)”. The motion to receive the report and forward the Committee’s comments to staff was carried. The Committee also approved the minutes from its June 5, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council asks Ontario Premier to set a school P.A. Day on municipal election day

The Brantford City Council will adopt several proclamations, receive multiple committee reports, and consider a resolution requesting the Premier of Ontario to direct publicly funded school boards to schedule a Professional Activity (P.A.) Day on municipal election day. The proclamations recognize Rett Syndrome Awareness Day (Oct 29, 2025), the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov 25, 2025), and Hindu Heritage Month (November 2025). The council will also review a lease of 389 West St. to Six Nations of the Grand River Long‑Term Care.

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✓ Decided: Council approves in principle an outdoor ice surface at Conklin Park

The council approved in principle Free Sport for Growth’s outdoor ice surface facility at Conklin Park on Murray St and directed staff to support the project, set up a donation account, negotiate an agreement and hold a neighbourhood meeting before construction. It also directed staff to prepare a lease agreement for 389 West St. with Six Nations of the Grand River Long Term Care and authorized the Commissioner of Community Services to execute it. Additionally, the council adopted updated public‑engagement principles, directed staff to revise the Community Involvement Framework, and passed a resolution urging Ontario to implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Brantford Heritage Committee

Committee reviews two cultural heritage reports and approves minutes

The Brantford Heritage Committee will receive training from the By‑Law Department, consider a Cultural Heritage Report for the Northwest Municipal Services Expansion and a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for the Lynden Garden Block Plan (both noted as having no financial impact), and approve the minutes from its June 23 and September 22, 2025 meetings as well as the 2026 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee received two heritage reports and approved 2026 meeting schedule

The Heritage Committee accepted the Cultural Heritage Report for the Northwest Municipal Services Expansion (Report 2025-556) and the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for the Lynden Garden Block Plan (Report 2025-483). It forwarded comments on Report 2025-556 to staff and recommended recognizing the southwest corner of Oak Park Road and Powerline Road as a significant historic site. The committee approved the minutes from June and September 2025 and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule after amending the start time to 6:00 pm.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee reviews accessibility updates for city sports and recreation facilities

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff reports on design and project updates for three city facilities. The body will also determine its meeting schedule for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 meeting schedule and received three project updates

The committee received staff reports on the Brantford Sports and Entertainment Centre design, the Walter Gretzky Golf Course Maintenance Building project, and the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre adult change table project. It approved the 2026 meeting schedule for the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting were also approved.

Committee Boardroom, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Committee considers zoning change for medical clinic at 133 Dufferin Avenue

The Planning Committee will hold a statutory public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment. The proposal seeks to allow a medical clinic as a permitted use at a specific property.

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✓ Decided: Planning Committee refuses medical clinic zoning amendment at 133 Dufferin Ave

The committee voted 5‑0 to refuse the zoning by‑law amendment that would add a medical clinic as a permitted use at 133 Dufferin Avenue. A motion to include a statement acknowledging all public submissions in the Notice of Decision was also approved 5‑0. Earlier, a motion to keep items for consideration and consent together was approved 4‑0. No other resolutions were passed.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

Brantford Committee to review vacant building strategies and real estate policies

The Committee of the Whole for Planning and Administration will discuss updating the Community Involvement Framework and reviewing corporate real estate policies. Members are also proposing new strategies to address vacant and derelict buildings and exploring public art to honor Terry Fox.

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✓ Decided: Council directs to explore gender‑violence awareness tools and request federal bail reform

The Committee approved a resolution directing staff to consult stakeholders on place‑based mediums for public awareness of intimate partner and gender‑based violence and to report recommendations by Q1 2026. The same resolution adds a request that the federal government introduce bail reform to better protect victims, and the resolution was carried unanimously (11‑0). Other actions included approving the separation of items for discussion (10‑0), waiving a deadline rule for a developer delegate (9‑2), receiving a right‑in access report (9‑2), rejecting an amendment to that report (5‑6), and adopting the Public Consultation Task Force report (11‑0).

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council considers extending 2026 Paramedic Services budget deadline

City Council is meeting to discuss extending the submission deadline for the 2026 Paramedic Services budget. The body will also enter a private session to discuss compensation reviews and corporate governance.

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✓ Decided: Council extended the 2026 Paramedic Services budget deadline to Oct. 31, 2025

The council voted 11‑0 to extend the deadline for the 2026 Paramedic Services draft budget to October 31, 2025 and asked the County of Brant to extend its approval deadline to November 19, 2025. Council moved in‑camera to consider a market compensation and pay‑equity review for exempt positions (carried). A request for instructions on a rail‑cost‑sharing agreement was carried, with Councillor Hunt abstaining due to a declared conflict. The Grandbridge Corporation governance review was withdrawn at staff request.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

City to lease 389 West St. to Six Nations Long Term Care

The Social Services Committee will consider a lease of 389 West Street (Fox Ridge) to Six Nations of the Grand River Long Term Care. Staff will be directed to prepare the lease agreement and the Commissioner of Community Services and Social Development authorized to execute it. Net proceeds from the lease are to offset Capital Project SS2409 (Phase 1 purchase and renovations of 389 West Street). The committee will also receive the 2024 annual update for the City of Brantford Encampment Network and the Housing Stability Winter Sheltering Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved lease of 389 West St. to Six Nations Long Term Care

The Social Services Committee approved the lease of 389 West Street to the Six Nations of the Grand River Long Term Care and directed staff to prepare the agreement, with the Commissioner authorized to execute it. Net proceeds from the lease will offset Capital Project SS2409 for purchase and renovations of the property. The committee also approved the City of Brantford Encampment Network 2024 Annual Update and the Housing Stability Winter Sheltering Plan, directing the City Clerk to forward the reports to the County of Brant. Procedural motions to approve the separation of items for consideration and consent were carried.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Operations

City urges Ontario to fund airport capital assistance program (OACAP)

The Committee of the Whole – Operations will consider the Brantford Airport Board report and adopt a resolution urging the Government of Ontario to implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program with a 75% provincial/25% municipal cost‑share and a $2 million cap per project. The council will also approve in principle an outdoor ice‑surface facility at Conklin Park on Murray St, direct staff to study vacant and derelict building policies, and order a review of the City’s real‑estate acquisition and disposition policy. Additional consent items include the City Grants 2025 Annual Report and updates to the Empowering Youth and Healthy Aging strategies.

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✓ Decided: Council approves outdoor ice surface facility and urges airport funding

The council approved all items for consideration and consent without discussion. It approved in principle the Free Sport for Growth outdoor ice surface facility at Conklin Park and directed staff to support the project. The council adopted a resolution urging the Ontario government to implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program. Staff were directed to review vacancy/derelict building by‑laws and the city’s real‑estate acquisition policy.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Town and Gown Committee

Town and Gown Committee to hold Action Plan workshop

The committee is meeting to conduct a facilitated workshop to gather feedback for the Town and Gown Action Plan. Staff will be directed to incorporate this feedback into a draft plan for future presentation.

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✓ Decided: Committee received workshop report and ordered staff to add feedback to draft action plan

The Town and Gown Committee received report 2025-500 titled "Town and Gown Advisory Committee: Action Plan Workshop." The committee directed staff to incorporate the feedback from the October 6 special Town and Gown meeting into a draft Town and Gown Action Plan to be presented to the committee.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment approves multiple minor variances and severances

The Committee of Adjustment will consider and approve several minor variance and consent applications. Approved items include variances for parking, lot dimensions, and yard setbacks at 245 Brock Street, 25‑27 Gilkison Street, and 185‑187 Dalhousie Street, as well as a validation certificate for 353 St. Paul Avenue. The committee will also approve severance consent for parcels at 144 Mary Street and 25‑27 Gilkison Street.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple minor variances, land severances and a shelter parking exemption

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance applications for 245 Brock Street, 25/27 Gilkison Street, 144 Mary Street and 185‑187 Dalhousie Street, as well as consent applications to sever parcels at Gilkison Street and Mary Street. All motions were carried unanimously except one that initially tied but was later approved unanimously. The validation certificate for 353 St. Paul Avenue was also approved.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Appeal Committee

Appeal Committee to uphold Property Standards Order for 177 Marlborough St

The Brantford Appeal Committee will consider four appeals. It will confirm and uphold the Property Standards Order for 177 Marlborough Street. It will also uphold the refusal to issue a 2025 taxicab driver licence to Andrew Best, the muzzle order for the dangerous dog at 68C Harris Avenue, and the No Trespass Order for Jim Zimon. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and minutes.

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✓ Decided: Appeal granted, invalidating a No Trespass Notice under bylaw 106-2017

The Appeal Committee granted the trespass appeal, finding the No Trespass Notice invalid. It upheld a Property Standards Order for 177 Marlborough Street and gave the owner a November 30, 2025 extension to complete repairs. The committee deferred the taxicab driver licence refusal for one meeting cycle while upholding the refusal. It also allowed the dangerous‑dog muzzle appeal and upheld the muzzle order component.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Appeal Committee

Appeal Committee meeting with no agenda items listed

The Brantford, Ontario Appeal Committee meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025 contains no specific agenda items; the provided agenda consists only of placeholders and no substantive decisions or discussions are indicated.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider $27,412.24 in tax adjustments

City Council will review applications for the cancellation, reduction, and refund of taxes. The meeting also includes several proclamations for awareness months and community achievements.

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✓ Decided: Council approved housing funding plans, funded public art, and closed two reserves

The council voted 9‑0 to approve the separation of items in committee reports. It approved the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative, Homelessness Prevention Program, and Reaching Home investment plans, authorizing related transfer agreements and funding actions. The council funded a $5,000 public‑engagement process from the Council Priorities Reserve and closed two reserve accounts, moving surplus balances to the Capital Funding Envelope. It also approved up to $120,000 for a new public‑art piece in Jubilee Terrace Park.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Board adopts resolution urging Ontario to fund airport capital assistance program

The Brantford Airport Board will receive the September 2025 Airport Real Estate Report and the September 2025 Airport Facilities Update, both noted as having no financial impact. The Board will consider a resolution (Item 7.1) that formally urges the Government of Ontario to implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) with a 75% provincial/25% municipal cost‑share and a $2 million per‑project cap. The resolution also calls for expanding eligibility, reinstating the Ontario Air Advisory Panel, designating airports as critical infrastructure, and exploring stable funding such as an aviation fuel tax.

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✓ Decided: Board urges Ontario to adopt Airport Capital Assistance Program

The Brantford Airport Board approved three consent items, including the September 2025 Airport Real Estate Report and Facilities Update, and adopted a resolution urging the Ontario government to implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program. The resolution calls for a 75% provincial cost‑share, a $2 million cap per project, and expanded eligibility for public‑use airports. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

Flight Centre, Brantford Municipal Airport
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Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Brantford Heritage Committee

Brantford committee to approve heritage permit for 1 Palace Street

The Brantford Heritage Committee will consider approving a permit to alter a designated property at 1 Palace Street. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format on September 22, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Heritage Committee approved alterations to 1 Palace Street

The Brantford Heritage Committee received Report 2025-481 and approved the request to alter the designated property at 1 Palace Street under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The motion was moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Dave Malcolm, and was carried. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Appeal Committee

No substantive items listed for Appeal Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

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Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
Agenda (official)
Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Appeal Committee

Appointment of By-law Compliance Supervisor as Appeal Committee Secretary

The Brantford Appeal Committee will meet on September 18, 2025, to conduct standard agenda items such as elections, roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and training. The only substantive decision on the agenda is to appoint the Supervisor of By‑law Compliance, or their designate, as the Committee Secretary under Ontario Building Code s.15.6(6). No other items are listed for consideration.

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✓ Decided: Virginia Kershaw elected Chair and Tamara Cupoli Vice‑Chair; Secretary appointed

The Appeal Committee elected Virginia Kershaw as Chair and Tamara Cupoli as Vice‑Chair. The committee also appointed the Supervisor of By‑law Compliance (or designate) as Secretary. No other substantive items were decided.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Appeal Committee

Agenda contains no listed items or decisions

The Appeal Committee agenda for September 18, 2025, does not list any specific items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee reviews accessibility for Brooklyn Park and D’Aubigny Creek projects

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing staff reports and site plans for several municipal projects. The body will provide comments on a site plan application for a property on Colborne Street West.

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✓ Decided: Committee received four staff reports and approved May 2025 minutes

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee met on September 18, 2025. It received and carried staff reports on the Brooklyn Baseball Diamonds update, Playground Rehabilitation for Brooklyn Park, D’Aubigny Creek bank protection and related improvements, and a site‑plan application for 85‑99 Colborne Street West. The committee also approved the minutes from its May 22, 2025 meeting. No resolutions or motions were taken.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Public Consultation Task Force

Task Force considers updated principles for community involvement framework

The Public Consultation Task Force is meeting to discuss updates to the city's Community Involvement Framework. The body will consider adopting new guiding principles and a tiered engagement model for municipal initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Task Force adopts new public‑engagement guiding principles

The Task Force approved updated guiding principles for public engagement and instructed staff to revise the Community Involvement Framework with a tiered engagement model. It also received Staff Report 2025‑457 on a municipal jurisdictional scan and will use its findings in future framework recommendations. The March 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

City Council to establish Sister City relationship with Racine, Wisconsin

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including endorsing the Food Security Community Action Plan and approving up to $120,000 for public art in Jubilee Terrace Park. It will also adopt a resolution to establish a Sister City relationship with Racine, Wisconsin. Additional matters include a review of pigeon‑bylaw options, a study of Highway 403 emergency detour signage, and a request for right‑in only access to 195 Henry Street.

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✓ Decided: Brantford Council approves sister city partnership with Racine, Wisconsin

The council formally established a Sister City relationship with Racine, Wisconsin, and directed staff to develop a memorandum of understanding. It approved $120,000 for a new public art piece in Jubilee Terrace Park and endorsed the Food Security Community Action Plan with added reporting requirements. Staff were tasked to study pigeon‑bylaw amendments and to review Highway 403 emergency detour signage, with reports due later this year.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Brantford Council to discuss legal advice and property offers

Brantford City Council will meet to discuss confidential items, including legal advice on settlement, a pay equity review, and an unsolicited offer to purchase city property.

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✓ Decided: Council approved purchase offer for City property on Colborne Street East

The council moved in-camera to consider three items. The unsolicited offer to purchase a portion of city‑owned property on Colborne Street East was carried. No vote tally was recorded for this decision.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Planning Committee to consider 267-unit townhouse development on Birkett Lane

The Planning Committee will review a zoning amendment and draft plan for a residential development at 88 and 92 Birkett Lane. The body will also consider a request to install a telecommunications tower at 34 Morrell Street.

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✓ Decided: Planning Committee approves 267-townhouse development at Birkett Lane

The committee approved keeping items for consideration and consent together (4‑0) and waived municipal code section 15.12.5(b) twice to allow extra staff presentation time (each 4‑0). It directed staff to issue a Letter of Concurrence for the telecom tower at 34 Morrell Street (4‑0). The committee approved the zoning by‑law amendment for 88 and 92 Birkett Lane, permitting 267 three‑storey townhouses, and approved the draft plan of subdivision for the same site, both with conditions (3‑1).

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews $1.22 M casino revenue for Q2

The Finance Committee will receive and consider the 2nd Quarter Casino Update reporting $1,222,940 in revenue. It will also review the confirmation process for Year 3 of the 2024‑2027 City Services Multi‑Year Budget, which proposes spending $5,000 from the Council Priorities Reserve. Additional items include a departmental review of housing and homelessness services (no financial impact), a 2nd quarter variance report showing an estimated $3,212,647 surplus, and a reserve fund update that closes three reserves and transfers any surplus to the Capital Funding Envelope.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves reserve closures and $5,000 engagement funding

The committee approved the closure of three reserve accounts and the transfer of any surplus to the Capital Funding Envelope. It also approved $5,000 from the Council Priorities Reserve for an enhanced public engagement process. Additional items approved include receiving several financial reports and moving the housing and homelessness review to a closed session.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

Committee approves 2026 Shared Social Services Budget with $21.3M operating

The Social Services Committee approved the base 2026 Shared Social Services operating budget of $20,726,629 (a 7.92% increase) and a capital budget of $7,521,350. It also approved additional investments: converting four Housing Stability Workers to permanent positions at $381,045 and adding two Community Initiatives Coordinators for Housing Outreach at $201,629. The committee approved the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan, the 2025‑26 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan, and the 2025‑26 Reaching Home Investment Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 Shared Social Services Budget of $21.3M

The Social Services Committee approved the 2026 Shared Social Services Budget, authorizing a base operating budget of $20,726,629 and a capital budget of $7,521,350. It also approved the 2025‑26 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan and related housing initiative plans. Additional budget investments were approved for four Housing Stability Workers ($381,045) and two Community Initiatives Coordinators ($201,629). The committee waived Section 15.3.8 of the Municipal Code to allow four speaking opportunities.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves multiple minor variances and a land severance at 1 Lombard St

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment will decide on several minor variance applications and a consent application. Variances for 968‑970 Colborne Street, 5 Douglas Avenue, and 84 Lynden Road are recommended for approval, while the application for 72 Evelyn Street is deferred. The consent application to sever land at 1 Lombard Street, together with a related minor variance, is recommended for approval.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved parking and EV variances for 84 Lynden Road storage warehouse

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variances for four development applications. Variances at 72 Evelyn Street and 5 Douglas Avenue were approved with a 4‑1 vote and unanimously, respectively. All proposed variances for the public storage warehouse at 84 Lynden Road were approved unanimously. A lot‑area variance and a land‑severance consent for 1 Lombard Street were approved by a 4‑1 vote.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · Wednesday, September 03, 2025 - Immediately following Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors meeting

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board to receive second quarter report for non-profit housing

The Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors will meet to review quarterly performance and administrative records. The primary action is the receipt of the second quarter report covering April to June 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved consent items: Q2 report and June 4 minutes

The Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board approved all consent items without separate discussion. The Second Quarter Report (April to June 2025) was received, and the June 4, 2025 board minutes were accepted. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · Wednesday, September 03, 2025 - Immediately following Social Services Committee Meeting

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board to review Second Quarter Report for Local Housing Corporation

The Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors will meet to receive the second quarter report covering April to June 2025. The board will also consider the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved its Second Quarter Report and ordered it sent to the County of Brant

The board approved two consent motions—one to keep items together for discussion and another to separate them—both of which carried. The Second Quarter Report (April‑June 2025) was received and the City Clerk was directed to forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. The minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting were also approved. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council proclaims several awareness days and weeks in September 2025

The council will adopt proclamations recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, FASD Awareness Day, Suicide Prevention Day, Welcoming Week and Culture Days. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the national anthem, invocation, roll call, and reports on communications and committee operations. No contracts, rezoning, or budget items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $311,000 funding for Airport T‑Hangar project

The council approved a $311,000 allocation from the Airport Facilities Reserve for the Airport T‑Hangar project. It also directed staff to study permanent aviation fuel tanks at the municipal airport and approved the lane closing and conveyance on The Strand Avenue. The Brantford 2050 City Vision was endorsed, and several grants and purchases were approved, including a $15,000 façade grant and $75,000 for fire‑station lifts.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to appoint citizen board members and review legal and financial proposals

The Special City Council will consider appointments of citizen members to several boards and committees, including the Downtown Brantford BIA Board and the Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee. It will also receive legal advice on the settlement of OLT Matters (2025-447) and discuss a proposal for financial assistance for a new location for the Gihekdagye Friendship Centre (2025-459). Additionally, the council will appoint a hearing officer for the administrative penalty system (2025-413).

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✓ Decided: Council denied financial assistance for new Gihekdagye Friendship Centre location

The council approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 Appointments Committee meetings unanimously. It voted to move the session in‑camera to consider appointments to several boards and legal advice matters, also unanimously. The proposal to provide financial assistance for the Gihekdagye Friendship Centre’s new location was rejected, 3‑to‑8.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

Committee reviews June 19 minutes and legal update on election audit

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee will approve the minutes from its June 19, 2025 meeting, receive a legal update on the election compliance audit file from Mr. Dave Wrobel, consider any consent items, and hear public comments on litigation matters. The meeting is hybrid and will be held in the Charlie Ward Room at 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Property Standards Committee

Committee confirms and upholds four property standards orders

The Brantford Property Standards Committee will consider four appeals of property standards orders. Each appeal concerns a specific property and the committee will confirm and uphold the original order. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call and conflict‑of‑interest declarations.

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✓ Decided: Committee upheld four property standards orders and granted two extensions

The Property Standards Committee confirmed and upheld orders for properties on Park Avenue, Dalhousie Street, Mintern Avenue, and Mount Pleasant Street. Extensions were granted for the Park Avenue and Mount Pleasant Street orders. A hearing was held in absentia for the Mintern Avenue appellant, and the October 24, 2024 minutes were approved.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

Brantford Committee considers 2050 City Vision and various infrastructure grants

The Planning and Administration Committee is reviewing the Brantford 2050 City Vision and legislative updates from Bill 5 and Bill 17. The body is also deciding on several property-specific grants, demolition permits, and municipal policy amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to draft advocacy letter for provincial scrap‑metal law and bail reform

The Committee of the Whole approved the Brantford 2050 City Vision and a $15,000 façade grant, authorized a $75,000 purchase for the Fire Station #1 mechanical pit, and permitted demolition of the detached garage at 135 Sydenham Street. It also adopted Resolution 8.4, directing staff to prepare a formal letter urging the province to adopt a scrap‑metal bylaw and strengthen the bail system. All items were carried with a unanimous 9‑to‑0 vote.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment approves several minor variances and land severances

The Committee of Adjustment will consider and decide on multiple applications, including approvals of minor variances and land‑severance consents. Approved items include a minor variance for 32 Terrace Hill Street to reduce the interior side yard, sign variances for 84 Lynden Road, a land‑severance consent for 84 Lynden Road, a land‑severance consent for 575 Conklin Road, and a minor variance for 50 King Street. The meeting also defers applications for 55 Sinclair Boulevard and 504 King George Road and appoints a Development Planner as Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves multiple land‑severance and variance applications

The Committee approved three minor variance applications and two land‑severance consent applications. Minor variance A20-2025 (interior side‑yard reduction) and A18-2025 (sign area increases) were approved unanimously. Consent B12-2025 to sever land at 84 Lynden Road passed 5‑1. A minor variance A19-2025 for a front‑yard loading space and consent B13-2025 to sever land at 55 Sinclair Boulevard were also approved.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Operations

Council to amend election resource policy and draft council‑staff relationship policy

The Committee of the Whole will consider several airport reports, including a study on permanent aviation fuel tanks and funding for a T‑Hangar project. It will endorse a sub‑watershed study and discuss changes to Blue Box collection regulations. The council will vote on amending the corporate policy that governs use of municipal resources during elections and direct staff to prepare a new council‑staff relationship policy. An amendment to the Parkside Drive subdivision agreement to remove a sidewalk requirement will also be resolved.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves airport funding, staff directives, and policy changes

The council approved all items for consideration and consent, including receipt of a blue‑box regulation report. It directed staff to investigate permanent aviation fuel tanks, funded $311,000 for the airport T‑Hangar project, and tasked staff to work with Conestoga College on a possible non‑airside heavy‑equipment facility. The council also requested cost sharing with the County of Brant for airport work up to $241,800, endorsed the North Brantford and Tutela Heights Subwatershed Study, and approved amendments to a subdivision agreement and election‑resource policies.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Board urges Ontario to adopt Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP)

The Brantford Airport Board will receive a July 2025 Real Estate Report with a $241,800 financial impact and a July 2025 Airport Facilities Update. It will consider a notice of motion urging the provincial government to implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program, including a 75% provincial cost‑share and a $2 million per‑project cap. The board will also request the County of Brant to share costs for items listed in the real‑estate report, pending county approval.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $241,800 cost‑share request and urged Ontario to launch airport aid program

The board approved the July 2025 Airport Real Estate Report and directed staff to ask the County of Brant to share costs up to $241,800. It also approved the July 2025 Airport Facilities Update and the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. A resolution was adopted urging the Ontario government to create an Airport Capital Assistance Program with a 75% provincial and 25% municipal cost‑share.

Flight Centre, Brantford Municipal Airport
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Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to approve four land‑use applications

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications for minor variances and land severances. The applications are for 11 Freeborn Avenue, 50 King Street, 51‑53 Pearl Street, and 7‑9 Marlborough Street. Each application is proposed to be approved as outlined in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves four planning applications, all unanimously

The Committee approved a minor variance for 11 Freeborn Avenue to allow a 0.4 m rear extension. It also approved a consent to split 51‑53 Pearl Street into two parcels. A further minor variance for 50 King Street was approved, permitting a 1.118 m front yard encroachment and a parking reduction. Finally, a consent to sever 7‑9 Marlborough Street into two parcels was approved. All votes were recorded as unanimous six‑for‑zero.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council to consider $800,000 sale of 41 Dalhousie Street

Brantford City Council will review several committee reports covering housing investments, financial statements, and zoning amendments. The body is also deciding on funding for the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment and a sponsorship agreement for Arnold Anderson Stadium.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.125M 10‑year funding agreement for affordable housing at West Street

The council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Letter of Intent and a 10‑year, $1,125,000 funding agreement with Brantford Native Housing for the affordable housing development at 247‑253 West Street, funded from the Affordable Housing Reserve. All municipal development application and permitting fees for that project were waived. Additional actions included adopting the Official Plan Amendment on condominium conversion policies and approving the naming of the Southwest Community Centre and Park.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council will consider two land acquisition proposals

The Special City Council will discuss the acquisition of property on Colborne Street (item 2025-348) and the acquisition of land on Market Street South (item 2025-344). No other agenda items are listed beyond roll call, conflict declarations, and adjournment. The meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Charlie Ward Room, with hybrid attendance options.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to move in-camera on two land acquisition items

The council moved in-camera to consider the acquisition of property on Colborne Street (financial impact $837,975) and the Market Street South land acquisition. The motion was moved by Councillor Sless, seconded by Councillor Caputo, and was carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Board considers $311,000 funding for Airport T-Hangar Project

The Brantford Airport Board is meeting to review monthly real estate and facilities reports. The board will consider funding for hangar construction and investigate a potential new building arrangement for Conestoga College's heavy equipment program.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $311,000 funding for Airport T‑Hangar project

The Board received three informational reports and approved funding of $311,000 for the Airport T‑Hangar project from the Airport Facilities Reserve. Staff were directed to report back with a recommendation and draft letter seeking county contributions for the airport lighting and AWOS project. The Board also approved the May 26, 2025 minutes and resolved to investigate a non‑airside building for Conestoga College, with a report due before the end of 2025.

Flight Centre, Brantford Municipal Airport
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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Brantford Heritage Committee

Committee to consider garage demolition at 135 Sydenham Street

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to review a report regarding the demolition of a detached garage at 135 Sydenham Street. This property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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✓ Decided: Committee waived notice rule to introduce a T.H. & B Rail Station resolution

The Heritage Committee received the staff report on demolishing the detached garage at 135 Sydenham Street. The May 26, 2025 committee minutes were approved. A notice of motion was carried to waive section 15.11.5 of the Municipal Code, allowing a resolution on the T.H. & B Rail Station to be introduced without prior notice. No other resolutions were adopted.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

Committee reviews legal update on municipal election compliance audit

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee will conduct a roll call, record any conflicts of interest, and hear a legal update on the municipal election compliance audit file presented by Mr. Dave Wrobel. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Town and Gown Committee

Council to fund up to $10,000 for Town and Gown Action Plan

The Town and Gown Committee will consider a proposal to hire a third‑party consultant to develop a two‑year Town and Gown Action Plan. The plan would be funded from the Council Priorities Reserve, not to exceed $10,000. The committee also seeks approval of its mandate, a schedule of three meetings per year, and an amendment to Chapter 26 to add the committee’s schedule, with a by‑law to be presented to council.

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✓ Decided: Town and Gown Advisory Committee action plan funded and mandate approved

The committee approved the Town and Gown Advisory Committee mandate and scheduled it to meet three times per year. Funding of up to $10,000 from the Council Priorities Reserve was authorized for a third‑party consultant to develop a two‑year action plan. Chapter 26 was amended to add Schedule 26 for the committee and a by‑law will be presented to City Council for adoption. The motion was carried.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Planning Committee approves PZ-10-25 housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 124-2024

The Planning Committee approved the housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 124-2024 (Application PZ-10-25). It received the Donegal Drive (Block 226) Subdivision Agreement and directed the clerk to place it on a signing by‑law for execution by the mayor and clerk. It also received the Havendale Phase 1 Pre‑Servicing Agreement with Kennedy (Mount Pleasant) Inc. and directed the clerk to place it on a signing by‑law for execution by the mayor and clerk.

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✓ Decided: Planning Committee approves zoning by-law amendment and two subdivision agreements

The committee approved a motion to keep items for consideration and consent together (5‑0). It approved the Donegal Drive (Block 226) Subdivision Agreement and the Havendale Phase 1 Pre‑Servicing Agreement, directing the clerk to place each on a signing by‑law (5‑0 each). The minutes of the May 15, 2025 meeting were approved (5‑0). Finally, the Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PZ‑10‑25 was approved (6‑0).

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to allocate $8.95 million 2024 operating surplus

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2024 consolidated financial statements and allocate a tax-supported operating surplus. The body will also discuss capital project updates and a departmental review of community strategies.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee amends 2024 surplus allocations and funds park and road projects

The committee approved separating items for discussion and received several financial reports. It amended the 2024 operating surplus allocations, reducing the Tax Stabilization Reserve by $300,000 and adding $100,000 for Civic Centre renovations and $200,000 for Arnold Anderson Stadium upgrades. The committee also allocated $515,000 for Robert Moore Park enhancements and $600,000 for the Ada Avenue Closure, and approved an $80,000 non‑competitive procurement for a Master Fire Plan update.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

Brantford to consider new condominium conversion policies

The Planning and Administration Committee is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment regarding condominium conversion policies. The body is also discussing primary care access, heritage property demolitions, and community safety planning.

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✓ Decided: Council approved lane closures behind 19 & 15 The Strand Avenue

The Committee approved the separation of items for consideration (10‑0). It adopted the City‑initiated Official Plan Amendment on condominium conversion policies (11‑0) and added a vacancy‑rate threshold amendment (10‑1). The Committee also approved lane closures and conveyances behind 19 and 15 The Strand Avenue (each 8‑3). A motion to refer the lane‑closing study to staff was defeated (5‑6).

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Housekeeping amendment to Brantford Zoning By-law 124-2024 considered

The Planning Advisory Committee will review Zoning By-law Application PZ-10-25, a housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 124-2024. The report for this amendment has been received, and the committee will forward any comments to city staff. The meeting also includes routine approval of the February 5, 2024 committee minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee received zoning amendment report and approved prior meeting minutes

The Planning Advisory Committee accepted the staff report for Zoning By-law Amendment PZ-10-25, forwarding all committee comments to staff. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Jun 4, 2025 · Wednesday, June 04, 2025 - Immediately following Social Services Committee Meeting

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board to receive and forward the Q1 2025 housing corporation report

The Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board will receive the First Quarter Report for January‑March 2025, which has no financial impact. The board will also review the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. After those items, any resolutions or notices of motion will be considered before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Q1 2025 housing report and ordered it sent to County of Brant

The Board approved the First Quarter Report (January‑March 2025) for the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation. The City Clerk was directed to forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. The May 7, 2025 Board minutes were also approved. All consent items were carried without a recorded vote count.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Jun 4, 2025 · Wednesday, June 04, 2025 - Immediately following Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors meeting

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board adopts 2024 financial statements and appoints new directors at June meeting

The Brantford Municipal Non‑Profit Housing Corporation board will adopt the 2024 audited financial statements and approve the appointment of the City of Brantford as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. It will also appoint the Mayor, CAO, City Treasurer and City Clerk as the corporation’s directors and officers, receive the first‑quarter 2025 report, and adopt the minutes from the May 7, 2025 board meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 AGM report, audited statements and new directors

The board approved the 2025 Annual General Meeting report and adopted the 2024 audited financial statements. It approved the appointment of the City of Brantford auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 and appointed the incumbent directors and officers. The minutes of the 2024 AGM and the May 7, 2025 board meeting were received, and the first‑quarter report for January‑March 2025 was received.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

City to approve $1.125 M 10‑year housing funding agreement for West Street development

The Social Services Committee will consider a $1,174,500 investment in housing development, including a Letter of Intent and a 10‑year, $1,125,000 funding agreement with Brantford Native Housing for an affordable housing project at 247‑253 West Street. The committee will also receive and forward the 2024 Annual Update for the Building Our Community From the Kids Up program and the Ontario Works Annual Report 2024 to the County of Brant. All items are presented as consent items for discussion and approval.

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✓ Decided: City approved a $1.125 M 10‑year affordable housing funding agreement

The Social Services Committee approved the separation of items for consideration and consent. It waived the time limit for a delegation presentation. The committee authorized a $1,125,000 10‑year funding agreement and fee waivers for the affordable housing project at 247‑253 West Street. It also received two annual reports and directed them to the County of Brant.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves variance at 40 Helen Ave and land severance on Ivanhoe Rd

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment considered three applications. A minor variance (A09-2025) to allow a loading space at 40 Helen Avenue was approved. A consent application (B06-2025) to sever a parcel at 31‑33 Ivanhoe Road was approved with conditions. A minor variance (A11-2025) for a projection at 60 Fisher Street was refused.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved two applications and refused one at June 4 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment unanimously approved a minor variance for a loading space at 40 Helen Avenue and a consent to split 31‑33 Ivanhoe Road into two parcels. It refused a minor variance for 60 Fisher Street. All votes were 7‑0 in favor of the motions.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council will disband the Brownfields Advisory Committee and a construction task force

The Special City Council will consider appointing a councillor to the Brant Waterways Foundation and another to the Brant Elderly Abuse Council, both for terms ending November 14, 2026. It will vote to disband the Brownfields Community Advisory Committee and the Building Construction Process Review Task Force. In a closed session, the council will discuss citizen appointments to various boards and several land‑related matters, including an offer to purchase 41 Dalhousie Street.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Samwell to two boards, disbands two committees, and defers lane closure

The council appointed Councillor Samwell to the Brant Waterways Foundation and the Brant Elderly Abuse Council for terms ending November 14, 2026. It disbanded the Brownfields Community Advisory Committee and the Building Construction Process Review Task Force. The council also deferred a lane‑closing and conveyance matter to a June 10 Committee of the Whole meeting and approved several citizen appointments and land‑related actions.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Operations

Council approves $50 fee for manual water meter reads

The Committee of the Whole – Operations will endorse the 2025 Asset Management Plan and direct staff to develop a funding strategy. It will vote to discontinue recycling collection at non‑eligible locations and install temporary above‑ground bins downtown until permanent underground bins are built. The council will adopt a $50 per‑trip fee for manual water meter reads and amend the related by‑law. Additional items include lawn‑bowling fee approvals and naming the Southwest Community Centre and Park as the Blanche E. Williams Community Centre and Park.

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✓ Decided: Council approved discontinuing recycling at non‑eligible sites and temporary bins

The council voted 11‑0 to stop recycling collection at non‑eligible locations and to install temporary above‑ground bins downtown in January 2026. It also approved lawn‑bowling fees for 2025‑2027, named the Southwest Community Centre and Park after Blanche E. Williams, and increased the neighbourhood ice‑rink grant rate from $9 to $20 per day. Additional approvals included the 2025 Asset Management Plan, a $50 manual water‑meter read fee, and ticketing fines under the solid‑waste by‑law.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed May 28, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

Committee to receive 2024 Economic Year in Review report

The Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee will meet to review the 2024 economic year. The primary action is to receive a report on the previous year's economic activity.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2024 Economic Year in Review report and Feb. 26 minutes

The Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee received and carried the 2024 Economic Year in Review report (motion moved by Ashish Patel, seconded by Annette Wawzonek). The committee also approved its February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by Wiktor Kulinski, seconded by David Prang). Both items were carried without recorded vote tallies.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue May 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council reviews Appeal Committee implementation plan costing up to $2,640

The City Council will receive and discuss several committee reports, including an Appeal Committee Implementation Plan with a financial impact of $1,760 to $2,640. Other items include the Wayne Gretzky Parkway Extension Environmental Assessment (Preferred Alternative) and updates from the Brantford Airport Board, Brantford Immigration Partnership, and Building Safer Communities. The Code of Conduct Task Force will present its recommendation to keep the current code unchanged and consider filing fee options. The meeting also includes routine items such as the annual shareholder meeting of the Brant and Brontford Local Housing Corporation and various proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Appeal Committee creation and related bylaw changes

The council created a new Appeal Committee, disbanded the Property Standards and Vicious Dogs committees, and amended the Fees and Charges and Honoraria by‑laws. It also approved parking‑bylaw revisions, a zoning amendment for Colborne Street West, $10,000 funding for the 2025 Communities in Bloom program, and adopted the housing corporation’s financial statements and board appointments. All items were carried unanimously.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Mon May 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Brantford Heritage Committee

Heritage Committee reviews demolition and alteration requests for designated properties

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to consider the demolition of buildings at 324 Grand River Avenue and a proposed alteration to 108-112 George Street. Both properties are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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✓ Decided: Heritage Committee approves alteration of 108‑112 George Street

The committee received the report on the demolition application for 324 Grand River Avenue and recorded its comments for future planning. It received and approved the request to alter the designated property at 108‑112 George Street. The minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting were also approved.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Mon May 26, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Board to investigate permanent fuel tanks at Brantford Airport

The Brantford Airport Board will receive reports on facilities and real estate and will direct staff to investigate the feasibility of installing permanent aviation fuel tanks at Building 130.

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✓ Decided: Board resolved to investigate permanent aviation fuel tanks at the airport

The board received the May 2025 Airport Facilities Update and the May 2025 Real Estate Report, and approved both. The April 28, 2025 board minutes were approved. The board passed a resolution directing staff to investigate the feasibility of permanent aviation fuel tanks adjacent to Building 130 and report back.

Flight Centre, Brantford Municipal Airport
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Thu May 22, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee reviews two site‑plan applications and forwards comments to planning staff

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a report on the Site Plan Application for 968‑970 Colborne Street (SPC‑01‑25) and a report on the Future Site Plan Application for 84 Lynden Road (PI‑15‑25). For each, the committee will forward any comments to the city’s Planning Staff. The meeting also includes review of the March 20, 2025 minutes and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Committee received two site‑plan reports and approved March minutes

The committee received the report for the site‑plan application at 968‑970 Colborne Street and forwarded related comments to planning staff. It also received the report for the future site‑plan application at 84 Lynden Road. The minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting were approved. All items were carried.

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Thu May 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Planning Committee approves zoning amendment for 85‑99 Colborne St West

The Brantford Planning Committee will consider a zoning by‑law amendment (PZ‑03‑25) to change the site at 85‑99 Colborne Street West from an Intensification Corridor – Pedestrian Prominent zone to a site‑specific Intensification Corridor – Pedestrian Prominent – Exception 72 zone. The amendment permits two commercial buildings on the property. The meeting also includes routine items such as the approval of the April 17, 2025 Planning Committee minutes and other statutory public‑meeting requirements.

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✓ Decided: Planning Committee approves rezoning of 85-99 Colborne St West

The committee unanimously approved the motion to keep items for consideration and consent together. It also approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. A zoning by‑law amendment (PZ‑03‑25) was approved to rezone 85‑99 Colborne Street West from IC‑PP to IC‑PP‑72, allowing two commercial buildings, with a required public‑submission statement to be included in the Notice of Decision.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue May 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Combined COW-O PA

Brantford to consider new Appeal Committee and airport hangar development

The Combined Committee of the Whole will discuss the creation of an Appeal Committee to replace the Property Standards and Control of Vicious Dogs committees. The body will also consider funding for airport planning, a road extension review, and several community projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Appeal Committee creation and related bylaw changes

The Committee approved the Appeal Committee Implementation Plan, creating an Appeal Committee, disbanding the Property Standards and Control of Vicious Dogs Committees, and amending several bylaws including a new $108 filing fee and honoraria for Appeal Committee members. Additional actions included funding the 2025 Communities in Bloom program, amending the parking by‑law, directing a $12,000 airport hangar study, and deferring the community mural project for one cycle.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Tue May 13, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to consider land acquisition for Wayne Gretzky Parkway North Extension

The Special City Council will conduct roll call and declarations of conflicts of interest, then move in-camera to discuss a private and confidential item: land acquisition for the Wayne Gretzky Parkway North Extension (item 3.1). No decisions or vote outcomes are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council voted 8-0 to move in-camera on Wayne Gretzky Parkway land acquisition

The council approved a motion to move in-camera to consider the land acquisition for the Wayne Gretzky Parkway North Extension (Item 3.1). The motion was moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary, and carried unanimously with an 8‑to‑0 vote. No other items were decided.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Thu May 8, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

Committee member vacancy declared; appointment process to be initiated

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee will receive the City of Brantford Sustainability Media report (2025‑160) and the 2025 GreenER Awards Nomination Review (2025‑159). It will also receive the 2025 Climate Action Implementation Plan (2025‑76). The committee will declare the position of member Kiana Ferreira vacant and request the Appointments Committee to fill the vacancy.

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✓ Decided: Committee member Kiana Ferreira declared vacant and appointment requested

The committee received and carried the Sustainability Media report, the GreenER Awards nomination review (with three award presentations), and the Climate Action Implementation Plan. Minutes for the December 2024 and March 2025 meetings were approved. A rule was waived to allow a resolution without prior notice, and the committee member seat for Kiana Ferreira was declared vacant with a request for the Appointments Committee to fill it.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Wed May 7, 2025 · Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - Immediately following Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors meeting

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board to review 2024 financial statements and schedule 2025 AGM

The Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors is meeting to consider the notification for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. The board will also review financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025 AGM notice, financial statements, and March minutes

The board approved the notification of the 2025 Annual General Meeting (report 2025-209) and the scheduling of the AGM for June 4, 2025. The 2024 financial statements were approved. The minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting were also approved. All items were carried without a recorded vote tally.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed May 7, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

Committee reviews 2024 update of Brantford‑Brant Housing Stability Plan

The Social Services Committee will consider the 2024 Annual Update of the Brantford‑Brant Housing Stability Plan (2014‑2024) as a consent item. The City Clerk will be directed to forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025 committee meeting. No financial impact is noted for the housing plan update.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2024 Housing Stability Plan update and forwards report

The Social Services Committee approved all consent items on the agenda, including the 2024 Annual Update of the Brantford‑Brant Housing Stability Plan. The City Clerk was directed to forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. No other items were considered, resolved, or tabled.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed May 7, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to review minor variances and land severals

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications regarding yard sizes and fence heights. The body will also discuss a land severance and an amendment to the conditions of a previous consent application.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved four minor variances and a land‑transfer consent

The Committee of Adjustment unanimously approved three minor variance applications for 70 Lawrence Street, 19 Mercer Avenue, and 11 Ontario Street, each allowing reduced rear yard or fence height requirements. It also approved a consent application to transfer about 98.9 m² from 46 Dundee to 437 St. Paul Avenue for snow‑storage purposes. The conditions of consent for the 109 Winniett Street project were amended, and the minutes of the April 23, 2025 meeting were approved.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed May 7, 2025 · Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - Immediately following Social Services Committee Meeting

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board approves 2024 financial statements and schedules AGM for May 27

The Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board will approve the unaudited 2024 financial statements. It will also call the shareholder Annual General Meeting for May 27, 2025. The Board will appoint the corporation’s officers and authorize the President and Treasurer to execute the financial statements.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed LHC officers and set May 27 AGM

The board approved all items for consideration and consent, including the receipt of the 2025 AGM notice and the unaudited 2024 financial statement. It set the shareholder AGM for May 27, 2025, and appointed the Mayor as President and other city officials as officers of the corporation. The officers will serve without remuneration and are authorized to execute the financial statements.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council proclaims multiple awareness weeks and days for May 2025

The Brantford City Council will adopt resolutions proclaiming several themed weeks and days in May 2025. Items include Youth Week, Emergency Preparedness Week, Mental Health Week, National Public Works Week, and National Accessibility Week. Each proclamation recognizes community initiatives and encourages resident participation. No other policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $5.1 million tax‑increment grant for 30 Galileo Boulevard

The council approved a $5,100,593 property tax‑increment grant for the Greyfields project at 30 Galileo Boulevard. It also authorized a $65,000 museum funding agreement with Glenhyrst Art Gallery, set a $2.50‑per‑hour fee for public EV chargers, and funded new public art in Alexandra Park. Additional approvals included $50,000 for a Questica system upgrade, a non‑competitive $250,000 CRM procurement, and endorsements of the Brantford 2050 City Vision and One Brantford Inclusive City Strategy.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Brantford Heritage Committee

Heritage Grants approved for 75 Brant Ave ($14,790) and 73 George St ($20,000)

The Brantford Heritage Committee will consider two heritage grant applications. The application for 75 Brant Avenue requests $14,790 and is approved. The application for 73 George Street requests $20,000 and is approved. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, conflict of interest declarations, and approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Heritage grants approved for 75 Brant Ave and 73 George St projects

The committee waived Section 15.6.2(d)(i)1 of the municipal code to allow delegations that missed the 9:00 a.m. deadline. It approved Heritage Grant Application HG-02-25 for 75 Brant Avenue ($14,790) and Application HG-03-25 for 73 George Street ($20,000). The minutes from the January 27, 2025 Heritage Committee meeting were also approved.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Board considers $12,000 planning analysis for commercial hangars

The Brantford Airport Board is discussing the development of commercial hangars at the Brantford Municipal Airport. The board is considering engaging Landwise Planning Consultants to conduct a high-level planning analysis.

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✓ Decided: Board directs staff to hire Landwise for $12k commercial hangar planning study

The Brantford Airport Board received Report 2025-248 on commercial hangar development and approved staff direction to engage Landwise Planning Consultants for a high‑level planning analysis costing up to $12,000, funded from the Airport Reserve. All consent items were approved, including receipt of the April 2025 Airport Facilities Update and Real Estate Report, and the March 24, 2025 Board minutes were approved.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves three minor variance and consent applications for local developments

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment will decide on three applications. It will approve a minor variance for 301 Fairview Street that reduces the required landscaped open space and planting strip. It will also approve a height variance and land‑severance consent for 67 Rowanwood Avenue, and two land‑severance consents for parcels at 109 Winniett Street.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved several land‑severance consents and variances for new housing

The Committee of Adjustment unanimously approved a minor variance for 301 Fairview Street to reduce required landscaped open space and planting strip. It also approved three consent applications to sever parcels at 109 Winniett Street and 67 Rowanwood Avenue for new townhouse developments. All decisions were recorded with a 7‑0 vote in favor.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Code of Conduct Task Force

Task Force will consider feedback on municipal Code of Conduct for council members

The Code of Conduct Task Force will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair, hear a presentation by Integrity Commissioner Marvin Huberman on Municipal Code Chapter 16, and discuss including the task force’s feedback in the Integrity Commissioner’s final report. The report is slated for review by the Committee at its May 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Task Force disbanded and current Code of Conduct kept unchanged

The Code of Conduct Task Force elected Mayor Davis as Chair and Councillor Hunt as Vice‑Chair. Motions to waive two sections of the Municipal Code for additional presentation and speaking time were carried. The task force accepted the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation to maintain the existing Code of Conduct, directed staff to conduct a fee‑scan and draft an in‑camera meeting protocol, and then voted to disband the task force.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Council approves condo conversion plan for 1 & 2 Melrose Street

The Planning Committee will approve a draft plan to convert 1 and 2 Melrose Street into condominiums. It will also direct staff to issue a letter of concurrence for a telecommunication tower at 60 Morrell Street. Additionally, the committee will reclassify 247 and 253 West Street as a Class 4 Noise Area. Procedural items such as roll call and minutes will also be addressed.

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✓ Decided: Planning Committee approves Melrose Street condo conversion

The committee approved the Draft Plan of Condominium Conversion for 1 & 2 Melrose Street (3‑1). It also concurred with a proposed telecommunication tower at 60 Morrell Street and directed a Letter of Concurrence (3‑1). Additionally, 247 and 253 West Street were reclassified as Class 4 Noise Areas (4‑0). Procedural motions to separate items for discussion were also carried.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to consider tentative CUPE settlement and litigation instructions

The Special City Council will review a tentative settlement with CUPE Local 181 for the Custodian Caretaker Cleaner Unit, covering a collective agreement renewal from April 2 2023 to April 3 2027 (item 2025‑192). The Council will also seek instructions on a litigation matter currently before the Ontario Land Tribunal (item 2025‑224). No other items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves request for litigation instructions, 8-0 vote

The council moved in‑camera to consider two private items. The request for instructions on the Ontario Land Tribunal litigation was approved unanimously (8‑0). No vote was recorded on the tentative CUPE settlement.

Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

City approves $5.1M tax increment grant for 30 Galileo Boulevard development

The Committee of the Whole considered and approved a series of items, including a tax increment grant valued at $5,100,593 for the Greyfields CIP project at 30 Galileo Boulevard. It also approved funding for public art in Alexandra Park, a $65,000 museum grant to Glenhyrst Art Gallery, a $250,000 procurement for a new CRM system, and $30,500 to support a Brantford foreign direct investment strategy. Several strategic plans and policies were endorsed, and the 2025 Accessibility Awards recipients were recognized.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $5.1 M tax‑increment grant for Greyfields development

Council approved the separation of items for discussion and then authorized several measures, most notably a $5,100,593 Tax Increment Grant for the Greyfields project at 30 Galileo Boulevard. The council also approved a non‑competitive procurement with MuniPaaS for a new CRM system up to $250,000, $50,000 for a Questica upgrade and migration, and a development front‑end funding agreement. Public‑art funding for Alexandra Park and the One Brantford Inclusive City Strategy were endorsed, and policy by‑law amendments were adopted. All votes were unanimous except for one dissent on the item‑separation motion.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

Committee reviews report on achieving functional zero homelessness

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive a consultant report on achieving functional zero in the City of Brantford and the County of Brant. This report will be used to inform the next five-year Housing Stability Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved reports and waived time limits for a presentation

The Social Services Committee approved the 2024 Point‑in‑Time count report and directed the City Clerk to forward it to the County of Brant. It also received the Lethby Consultant Report on achieving functional zero housing and instructed staff to use its recommendations in the next five‑year housing stability plan. The committee waived the municipal rule to add ten minutes to the presentation time for that report. The meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Operations

Council to set $2.50/hour fee for public EV chargers and amend fee bylaw

The Committee of the Whole will consider a Public EV Charger Strategy that proposes a usage fee of $2.50 per hour and a by‑law amendment to formalize the fee. It will also endorse Tracey Bucci memorial signage funded from capital project BR2301, allocate the 2025 ESPAC budget, and direct staff to update the Community Involvement Framework based on recent consultation findings.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts $2.50‑per‑hour EV charger fee and amends fee bylaw

The Committee approved all items for consideration and consent, including a $2.50 per hour usage fee for public EV chargers and the related amendment to By‑law 21‑2024. It also approved Tracey Bucci memorial signage funded from the BR2301 bridge project and added $5,000 one‑time funding for the ESPAC program. Additional budget allocations were made for Green ER awards marketing and a mini‑forest planting initiative, and staff were directed to update the Community Involvement Framework based on recent consultation findings.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves variances and land severances at Fairview, Winniett, and Rowanwood

The Brantford Committee of Adjustment will vote on three planning applications. It will approve a minor variance for 301 Fairview Street that reduces the required landscaped open space and eliminates the planting strip requirement. It will also approve consent applications to sever parcels at 109 Winniett Street (Units 2 and 3) and a minor variance and consent to sever a parcel at 67 Rowanwood Avenue, including a height reduction to 9.0 m. All approvals are subject to conditions noted in the respective reports.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to approve $1.9 million insurance policy savings and $200 k animal‑control contract extension

At the March 25 City Council meeting, members will consider items from the Planning and Administration Report. These include extending the animal‑control contract, procuring a corporate insurance policy that yields nearly $2 million in savings, and funding a $15,000 heritage cannon project. Additional items involve fee waivers for a planning application and deaccessioning of art.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted amendments to Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans

The council approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Addendum and directed staff to develop allocation standards for recreational facilities. It adopted amendments to the Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans to encourage adaptive reuse of historic properties. The council also approved $150,000 in funding for water and wastewater reserve projects and amended on‑street parking and traffic by‑laws. Several staff directives were issued for contracts, insurance procurement, animal‑control services, and a review of the city’s purchasing policy.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 12:00 PM

City-County Liaison Committee

Authorize review and contract conversion for JNH‑Bell Court Change Order 076

The City/County Liaison Committee will consider a referral from Brantford City Council concerning Item 7.1 from the February 12 2025 John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes. The committee will authorize Chair MacAlpine and Councillor Bell to review JNH‑Bell Court Change Order 076 and, after review, to sign a conversion of the contract to a stipulated price option. The meeting also includes routine items such as election of chair, roll call, declarations of conflicts, presentations, consent items, and adjournment.

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Committee Boardroom, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Brantford Airport Board to elect leadership and review monthly reports

The Brantford Airport Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also receive updates on airport real estate and facilities.

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✓ Decided: Board elects Chair and Vice‑Chair, approves reports and minutes

Mark Littell was acclaimed as Chair and Aaron Penrice as Vice‑Chair. The Board received and carried the March 2025 Real Estate Report and the March 2025 Airport Facilities Update. The February 24, 2025 Board minutes were approved. No other agenda items were considered.

Flight Centre, Brantford Municipal Airport
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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Public Consultation Task Force

Task Force will direct staff to update Brantford’s Community Involvement Framework.

The meeting will receive the staff report on the Strengthening Community Engagement – Community Consultation Campaign Findings (2025‑152). The task force will direct staff to revise the City of Brantford Community Involvement Framework based on the campaign’s public input and to report back with a recommended update in May 2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, a consent item for the November 27 2024 minutes, and standard resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Task Force approved 2024 minutes and ordered community engagement framework update

The Public Consultation Task Force approved the minutes from its November 27, 2024 meeting. The committee received a staff report on the Strengthening Community Engagement campaign. Staff were directed to update the City of Brantford Community Involvement Framework and to report back with a recommended update by May 2025.

Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee to approve 2025 Brantford Accessibility Award nominees

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the report on the 2025 Accessibility Awards and vote to approve the award nominees and staff nominees. Approved awardees will be formally recognized at the City Council meeting on May 27, 2025. The committee will also receive a site‑plan application for 247‑253 West Street (SPC‑03‑25) and forward any comments to Planning Staff.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2025 Accessibility Awards nominees and received site plan report

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the 2025 Accessibility Awards nominees and staff nominees and directed that they be recognized at the May 27 City Council meeting. The committee also received the report on the site‑plan application for 247‑253 West Street for information. In addition, the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting were approved.

City Hall Committee Boardroom
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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Finance Committee

City to fund $1.16M for Bell Court Redevelopment project

The Finance Committee will consider a request for additional funding of $1,155,200 for the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project, to be drawn from the John Noble Home Reserve. It will also review a financing lease policy establishing non‑material lease categories, a quarterly reserve update that closes the DC Study Reserve and transfers its balance, and a proposed mileage reimbursement rate for 2025. Additional reports include a 4th‑quarter casino revenue update and a preliminary 2024 year‑end variance showing an estimated $8 million surplus.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves $1.155M for John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment

The committee elected Councillor Sullivan as Chair and Councillor Hunt as Vice‑Chair, approved the separation of items for discussion, and adopted several consent items including a non‑material lease policy, a reserve fund transfer, a mileage reimbursement rate, a casino revenue update, and an amendment redirecting an honorarium. It also approved $1,155,200 in city funding for the John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment project, to be drawn from the John Noble Home Reserve.

Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration

Council declares a citywide food insecurity emergency

The Committee of the Whole considered several items, including adopting amendments to the Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans to incentivize adaptive reuse of historic properties, extending the animal control contract, procuring corporate insurance, and declaring a food‑insecurity emergency. It also approved deaccession of public art and war‑trophies, and directed further actions on facility rental terms and purchasing policy.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to consider litigation at 501 Shellard Lane and CUPE bargaining update

The Special City Council will meet in-camera to consider a litigation matter concerning 501 Shellard Lane (file 2025-146). The Council will also receive an update on the CUPE custodian, caretaker and cleaner collective bargaining (file 2025-121). Both items are listed for discussion; no decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

Committee to review climate action and invasive species plans

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on several 2025 initiatives. The body will discuss the budget, community engagement, and provide comments on energy and invasive species guides.

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Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Planning Committee approves four draft subdivision plans for Riverwalk and Erie Avenue

The committee approved four draft subdivision applications: Riverwalk Phase 2 (29T‑21505) at 101 Birkett Lane, Phase 3 (29T‑21506) at the south end of 91 Birkett Lane, Phase 4 (29T‑21503) at the north end of 91 Birkett Lane, and the Dover Avenue extension (29T‑22501) at 297 Erie Avenue. The approvals are subject to conditions listed in the respective appendices. An information report on a condominium application for 1 & 2 Melrose Street (2025‑100) was received, and comments will be considered in a future staff recommendation. Standard procedural items such as roll call and consent‑item minutes were also addressed.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · Wednesday, March 05, 2025 - Immediately following Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors meeting

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board approves 2025 operating and capital budgets for Brantford non‑profit housing

The Brantford Municipal Non‑Profit Housing Corporation Board will review its Fourth Quarter Report for October‑December 2024. It will vote to approve the corporation’s 2025 operating budget and 2025 capital budget as presented in the report appendices. The board will also approve the minutes from its January 15, 2025 meeting.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee approves two minor variances for Fen Ridge Court and Wellington St

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications. Application A01-2025 seeks to increase the water tank height at 59 Fen Ridge Court from 5 m to 11.4 m. Application A02-2025 seeks to reduce the minimum gross floor area requirement for two additional units at 81 George Street and 97 Wellington Street from 37 m² to 20 m². Both applications are slated for approval.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · Wednesday, March 05, 2025 - Immediately following Social Services Committee Meeting

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board to review 2024 fourth quarter housing report

The Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors will meet to receive a financial and arrears report for the final quarter of 2024. The board will also consider the minutes from its January 15, 2025, meeting.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

Committee reviews Live Well Brantford-Brant 2024 Annual Report

The Social Services Committee will consider the 2024 annual report for the Live Well Brantford‑Brant program, which has no financial impact on the city. The committee will direct the City Clerk to forward the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, declarations of conflicts of interest, and adoption of the February 5, 2025 committee minutes.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council considers response to potential US tariffs and Colborne Point land sale

City Council is reviewing a report on trade and procurement to address the impact of potential US tariffs on local businesses. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding the sale of lands known as Colborne Point.

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Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Operations

Brantford Committee of the Whole to review parks plan and traffic policies

The Committee of the Whole - Operations is considering updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and several traffic and parking regulations. The body will also review annual water and wastewater reports and a proposal to create a Town and Gown Advisory Committee.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

Committee considers updates to the Public Art Policy

The Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee is reviewing updates to the Public Art Policy (Corporate-035). The committee is considering directing staff to incorporate public art into tax increment grant programs for Downtown and Greyfields.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to review purchasing policy and approve water infrastructure by-laws

Brantford City Council will discuss a proposed update to the city's purchasing policy and consider by-laws for watermain and wastewater projects. The meeting also includes proclamations for International Mother Language Day and International Women's Day.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to consider CUPE benefit settlement, Fairview Drive offer, litigation update

At this meeting the Brantford City Council will meet in camera to consider three items. The council will review a tentative settlement to amend the CUPE Harmonized Benefit Plan. It will receive an update on the offer for a property located on Fairview Drive. It will also receive the 2025 annual update on insurable and non‑insurable litigation matters.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Brantford Airport Board

Brantford Airport Board to review real estate and facilities reports

The Brantford Airport Board is meeting to receive updates on airport operations and facilities. The board will review financial and management reports and approve previous meeting minutes.

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Flight Centre, Brantford Municipal Airport
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special Committee of the Whole

Council holds workshop for Brantford 2050 City Vision

The Special Committee of the Whole is conducting a facilitated workshop regarding the Brantford 2050 City Vision. Council will provide feedback to be incorporated into a draft vision document for future consideration.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee

Committee receives environmental reports and declares a member vacancy

The Environmental and Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee will receive several reports, including the 2025 GreenER Awards Promotional Campaign, Community Engagement and Events, ESPAC Budget, Home Energy Savings Guide, and Invasive Species Management Plan. The committee will provide comments to be included in the Home Energy Savings Guide and the Invasive Species Management Plan. A vacancy for committee member Kiana Ferreira will be declared and the Appointments Committee asked to fill it.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Planning Committee reviews condominium application for 1 and 2 Melrose Street

The Planning Committee will hold a statutory public meeting to receive an information report regarding a draft plan of condominium. Comments from the meeting will be used for a future staff recommendation report scheduled for March 6, 2025.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council considers procurement model for Sports and Entertainment Centre

City Council is meeting to discuss the procurement process for the Sports and Entertainment Centre. The body is also deciding on council member appointments to local foundations and historical societies.

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Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Combined COW-O PA

Council to declare a citywide food insecurity emergency

The Combined Committee of the Whole will consider several funding requests, including $50,000 annually for the Heritage Grant Program and $10,000 for an Accessibility Education Campaign. Council will also endorse alternate voting options for the 2026 municipal election and direct staff to implement public‑art traffic cabinet and utility house mural programs funded at up to $6,000 per year each. A resolution will declare a food insecurity emergency and request increased support from provincial and federal governments.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

Approve $525,000 extension of Housing Stability Worker Pilot Program

The Social Services Committee will consider extending the Housing Stability Worker Pilot Program from April 1 2025 to March 31 2026, approving costs up to $525,000 funded from the Housing Provider Stability Reserve (RF0476). The committee will also discuss a new affordable housing development at 687 Colborne Street, authorizing pre‑development work with a budget of $300,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve (RF0475). Additional items include receipt of the AMO Homelessness Study and the Centralized Housing Waitlist Annual Update, both with no financial impact.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee considers land severance application for 41 Golfdale Road

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a statutory public meeting regarding a land severance application. The body will consider whether to approve the division of a property into two parcels.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
Agenda (official)
Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee

Committee to fund $36,000 for traffic cabinet wraps and utility house murals

The Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee will consider a three‑year public art program that includes traffic cabinet wraps and utility house murals. The proposal directs staff to implement each program and allocate up to $6,000 per year from the Public Art Reserve, totaling $36,000 for 2025‑2027. A presentation on the initiative will be given by Arts and Culture Coordinator Adrienne Briggs.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council approves $1.2M for Ava Road Bridge rehabilitation

Brantford City Council will meet to discuss funding for the Ava Road Bridge rehabilitation project, approve the proclamation of February as Black History Month, and consider various committee reports on housing, heritage, and infrastructure.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Brantford Heritage Committee

Heritage Committee reviews property alterations and $50,000 grant request

The Brantford Heritage Committee is meeting to consider alterations to designated heritage properties and review administrative procedures. The body will also discuss a new funding request for the Heritage Grant Program.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Planning Committee

Council to consider rezoning 816 Colborne Street for townhouse development

The Planning Committee will review a zoning by-law amendment (PZ-11-24) that proposes changing 816 Colborne Street from Residential Type 1B to a Holding‑Residential Medium Density zone to allow townhouse units. The amendment is listed as a deferral until the applicant provides neighbor‑consultation evidence and an approved new access. The committee will also consider a telecommunication tower application at 195 Savannah Oaks Drive and direct staff to issue a Letter of Concurrence to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Standard procedural items such as minutes and consent items will be approved.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Combined COW-O PA

City approves $800,000 increase for Animal Care Facility capital budget

The Committee of the Whole – Operations, Planning & Administration will consider several items, including a capital budget increase of $800,000 for the Animal Care Facility Project (CL1701). It will also receive a report to designate 53 Charlotte Street under the Ontario Heritage Act with an estimated $85 impact and approve a retroactive charity rebate of $9,902.67 to Brant United Way. Additional matters include a task force to review Municipal Code Chapter 16 and a review of the Committee of Adjustment honorarium rates.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee

Council Reserve Fund approves $10,000 for 2025 Accessibility Education Campaign

The Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee will vote to approve the 2025 Accessibility Education Campaign and release $10,000 from the Council Reserve Fund. The committee will also receive reports on the 2025‑2029 Brantford Accessibility Plan and updates on Southwest and Arrowdale Community Park developments. Finally, the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting will be approved.

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City Hall Committee Boardroom
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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Immediately following Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors meeting

Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board reviews third‑quarter 2024 housing corporation report

The Brantford Municipal Non‑Profit Housing Corporation Board will receive and consider the Third Quarter Report for July‑September 2024, which notes no financial impact. It will also review the minutes from the September 4, 2024 board meeting. The agenda includes space for any resolutions or notices of motion that may be presented before adjournment.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Immediately following Social Services Committee Meeting

Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Board approves $400,000 capital budget increase for Eastdale Gardens repairs

At its January 15, 2025 meeting, the Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board will consider a $400,000 increase to the capital budget for repairs at 359 Darling Street (Eastdale Gardens). The additional cost will be funded with $280,000 from the Social Housing Capital Reserve Fund and $120,000 from the National Housing Co‑Investment Fund. The board will also receive the third‑quarter report for July‑September 2024 and the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee

Council to receive update on Plaza Motel at 1387 Colborne St

The Social Services Committee will consider three update reports: the Plaza Motel at 1387 Colborne Street East, the CMHC National Housing Co‑Investment funding for renovation, repair and renewal, and the 2024 annual housing development update. For each report the committee will forward a copy of the final resolution and staff report to the County of Brant. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and the approval of previous minutes.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special City Council

City Council to receive Mayor's proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets

City Council is meeting to receive the Mayor's proposed 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. The body will also consider minutes from three previous Estimates Committee meetings.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special City Council

Council to discuss OHL team agreement for Sports and Entertainment Centre

City Council will meet in a special session to consider a private and confidential item. The primary focus is a Memorandum of Understanding regarding an OHL team agreement.

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Charlie Ward Room, Brantford City Hall
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Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to approve minor variance for 12 Wright St and severance at 35 Eighth Ave

The Committee of Adjustment will consider and approve a minor variance (Application A50-2024) for 12 Wright Street that changes the required parking ratio for a manufacturing use. It will also approve a consent application (B04-2022) to sever a parcel of land at 35 Eighth Avenue. The meeting includes the appointment of Ashley Timbs as Deputy Secretary‑Treasurer and a review of the December 16, 2024 Committee minutes.

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Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall
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