County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Agenda and addendum for October 24, 2023, including moving item 11.2 to immediately follow 4.3 and item 9.1 to immediately follow 4.1, be approved.

That the delegation from Curious Public be received as information and

That RPT-0405-23- 2024-2027 Communications and Marketing strategy be received; And that the 2024 - 2027 Communications and Marketing Strategy (attached to the report as Appendix A), be approved.

That the presentation from Alex Videka be extended past the 10-minute mark.

That the delegation from Alex Videka on the Brant Connects guide and internet provider search tool be received as information.

That the delegation from John Oddi be received as information and

Whereas we, as the Council of the County of Brant, have a desire to improve affordability and availability of housing supply in the County of Brant; Whereas infill development and innovative approaches to densification are desirable to reduce infrastructure costs and promote walkable communities; and Whereas a multiplex refers to a housing product that allows two, three, or four housing units within a single building; and Whereas, multiplexes create a reasonable, straightforward, and affordable approach to transforming low density housing to medium density housing; and Whereas other municipalities (such as the City of Toronto, Kitchener, Guelph, and more) have identified this issue and have introduced policy to upzone and allow four residential units as of right within primary settlement boundaries; and Whereas the County is working to expand opportunities for “missing middle” housing forms in all residential areas, ranging from duplexes to low-rise walk-up apartments. Whereas upon Provincial approval of the New Official Plan the County of Brant will undertake a New Comprehensive Zoning By-Law to implement increased housing options within all neighbourhoods of the County; and Whereas expanding Housing Options in all neighbourhoods is one solution among a range of County initiatives to increase housing choice and access and create a more equitable, sustainable community. Then it is directed that; The County of Brant staff immediately commence the New Comprehensive Zoning By-La

That the County of Brant Special Council minutes of September 26, 2023, Council minutes of September 26, 2023, and Council minutes of October 10, 2023 be approved.

That the following items be received as information: 1. City of Burlington- Resolution RE: Provincial Legislation for Third-party Short-term Rental Companies 2. Grand River Conservation Authority- Summary of the General Membership Meeting- September 22, 2023 3. City of Brantford- Resolution RE: Re-establishment of the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee 4. City of Brantford- Social Services Resolutions- September 2023 5. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- September 6, 2023 6. Town of Wasaga Beach- Resolution RE: Illegal Car Rally Events 7. Town of Aurora- Resolution RE: Council Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers in Aurora 8. Town of Aurora- Resolution RE: Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic 9. Town of Midland- Resolution RE: Catch and Release Justice 10. County of Brant Public Library Minutes- June 28, 2023 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes- September 13, 2023

That the following item be received as information: 12. County of Brant Police Services Board Minutes- July 18, 2023

That the Planning and Development Committee report of October 10, 2023 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of September 17, 2023 be approved.

Whereas at the June 28, 2022, meeting of Council RPT-0193-22 Fire Hall Bunker Gear Storage Rooms – Burford & Mt. Pleasant Stations was approved; And Whereas $419,431.18 + HST was approved for Bunker Gear Storage Rooms, including Mt. Pleasant Station in the amount of $202,427.50 + HST and Burford Station in the amount of $217,003.68 + HST; And Whereas it has been identified that additional funds are required for completion of the Bunker Gear Storage Room in Burford Fire Station; Therefore, be it resolved that additional funds in the amount of $205,000.00 be used from the Decontamination and Hygiene Program capital project FRE103 to complete the Bunker Gear Storage Room in Burford Fire Station be approved.

That the final clause be deleted; and that the following two clauses be inserted; That staff be directed to prepare a report on the relative merits of a municipally owned and operated transit system versus a contractor owned and operated system, the merits of fixed transit routes and the potential for partnership with neighbouring municipalities who are operating transit systems; And that, on the basis of that report, staff bring forward recommendations on how to proceed such that the County has an efficient and effective transit system moving into 2025 and beyond

That the resignation letter of Linda Tripp be received with regret.

That staff be instructed to return to Council with the list of applications from the 2022 Library Board recruitment.

That the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board notice of passing of Education Development Charges be received as information.

Whereas all children, youth, and families are valued, Whereas together with the entire community, Child and Family Services of Grand Erie shares the responsibility of nurturing, protecting, educating, and guiding all children, youth and their families; Whereas Child and Family Services of Grand Erie supports families and their journey towards self-determination, safety, and care; Whereas to increase awareness of the supports and services offered throughout the community, Child and Family Services of Grant Erie invites the County of Brant to "Dress Purple;" Therefore be it resolved that County of Brant Council hereby proclaims Friday October 27th, 2023 as "Dress Purple Day" in the County of Brant.

That clause # 6 be amended to read: The County of Brant forms the Government Relations Committee, composed of the Mayor of the County of Brant as ex-officio, Councillor Kyle as Chair, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and one other Councillor chosen jointly by Mayor Bailey and the Chair.

Whereas the President of Burford District Minor Hockey Association (BDMHA) submitted a grant application in early 2023 for $4,000 under the Events category and $10,000 under the Capital category; and Whereas, the President of BDMHA followed that submission up with a phone call to staff to ensure that the application had been received; and Whereas, the BDMHA grant requests were subsequently missing from the Grants Committee agenda of April 11th, 2023; and Whereas the grant requests from the other County based Minor Hockey Associations have been approved; and Whereas, the BDMHA grant requests have been subsequently evaluated and scored by staff, as per report RPT-0301-23; and Whereas, the Events application of $4000 received a score of 7.0 and the Capital application received a score of 7.4; Therefore, be it resolved, that the County of Brant approve the 2023 BDMHA grant requests consistent with the same scaled amount (based on scoring and the scale factor used) applied to all the other grant requests, and that BDMHA be granted an amount of $1680 for the Events application and $4207.42 for the Capital application.

That the resolution by Councillor Coleman entitled “Support for Israel” be

That County of Brant Council convene in camera to discuss a position, plan, procedure, or procedure to be applied to any negotiations

That the conveyance, through a lease of approximately 15.5 acres of County owned land on the site of the former Paris Landfill to Brant Municipal Enterprises to facilitate the construction of a large battery storage project, for a period of 25 years, be approved in accordance with the Asset Transfer Policy enacted by By-law 67-13; And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to conclude the final terms and specific lands to be included; And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the final negotiated agreement.

That council defer making a decision on the change order to DPAI's contract until the Long-Term Financial Plan has been approved by County of Brant Council; and That staff bring back a report within one cycle of Council adopting the Long-Term Financial Plan.

That the following by-laws now be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 110-23- Being a By-law to Repeal By-law 104-2007 and to Amend By- law 52-2022, Being By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2. By-law Number 111-23- Being a By-law to Establish the Rules and Regulations for the Operation and Maintenance of Cemeteries Under the Jurisdiction of the County of Brant and to Repeal and Replace By-law 119-12 3. By-law Number 112-23- Being a By-law to Amend Parking By-law 4-19 (Schedule 15- Municipal Parking Permit Areas and Schedule 8- Parking Prohibited- Snow Route) 4. By-law Number 113-23- Being a By-law to Amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule P- Weight on Bridges (Mill Street Bridge) 5. By-law Number 114-23- Being a By-law to Amend Fees and Charges By-law 133-22 6. By-law Number 115-23- Being a By-law to Relieve Certain Lands from Provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Paris Meadows Subdivision ) and to Repeal and Replace By-law 94-23 7. By-law Number 116-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council

That the following by-laws now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 110-23- Being a By-law to Repeal By-law 104-2007 and to Amend By- law 52-2022, Being By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2. By-law Number 111-23- Being a By-law to Establish the Rules and Regulations for the Operation and Maintenance of Cemeteries Under the Jurisdiction of the County of Brant and to Repeal and Replace By-law 119-12 3. By-law Number 112-23- Being a By-law to Amend Parking By-law 4-19 (Schedule 15- Municipal Parking Permit Areas and Schedule 8- Parking Prohibited- Snow Route) 4. By-law Number 113-23- Being a By-law to Amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule P- Weight on Bridges (Mill Street Bridge) County of Brant Council Minutes Page 20 Tuesday, October 24, 2023 5. By-law Number 114-23- Being a By-law to Amend Fees and Charges By-law 133-22 6. By-law Number 115-23- Being a By-law to Relieve Certain Lands from Provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Paris Meadows Subdivision ) and to Repeal and Replace By-law 94-23 7. By-law Number 116-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council

That the following by-laws now be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 110-23- Being a By-law to Repeal By-law 104-2007 and to Amend By- law 52-2022, Being By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2. By-law Number 111-23- Being a By-law to Establish the Rules and Regulations for the Operation and Maintenance of Cemeteries Under the Jurisdiction of the County of Brant and to Repeal and Replace By-law 119-12 3. By-law Number 112-23- Being a By-law to Amend Parking By-law 4-19 (Schedule 15- Municipal Parking Permit Areas and Schedule 8- Parking Prohibited- Snow Route) 4. By-law Number 113-23- Being a By-law to Amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule P- Weight on Bridges (Mill Street Bridge) 5. By-law Number 114-23- Being a By-law to Amend Fees and Charges By-law 133-22 6. By-law Number 115-23- Being a By-law to Relieve Certain Lands from Provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Paris Meadows Subdivision ) and to Repeal and Replace By-law 94-23 7. By-law Number 116-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council