County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council waive section 19 of the County of Brant Procedural By- law to make the following addition to the agenda:  A Notice of Motion from Councillor Oakley with regards to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Election to the Board of Directors, under the Resolutions section of the agenda. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (2): Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Garneau

That the County of Brant Council Agenda of April 22, 2025 be approved, as amended. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the presentation from Gerry Paxton from Sacred Heart Parish regarding a request to waive fees be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Conflict (1): Councillor Garneau

That the County of Brant Council waive the minor variance fee for the Sacred Heart Parish, as requested. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman No (1): Councillor Bell Conflict (1): Councillor Garneau

That the minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of March 25, 2025 be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the following items be received as information:  8.2.2 City of Brantford - Social Services Resolutions - March 25, 2025  8.2.3 Grand River Conservation Authority - Summary of General Membership Meeting - March 28, 2025  8.2.4 Regional Municipality of Durham Resolution Amendment - Protecting Canadian Values: Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada  8.2.5 Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - March 7, 2025  8.2.6 Township of Joly Resolution - No Paid Plasma  8.2.8 County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board Minutes - February 25, 2025  8.2.9 Whitewater Region Resolution - Request to Increase Tile Drain Amount  8.2.10 Whitewater Region Resolution - Ontario Deposit Return Program  8.2.12 Township of Howick - Accelerated High Speed Internet Program Update  8.2.13 John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes - March 12, 2025 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the following items be received as information:  8.2.1 County of Brant Public Library - Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2025  8.2.7 Town of Tillsonburg Resolution - Strong Mayor Powers  8.2.11 Town of Saugeen Shores - Opposition to Proposed Amendments to O.Reg 530/22 to Expand Strong Mayor Powers  8.2.14 Town of Amherstburg Resolution - Letter to the Premier - Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers  8.2.15 Township of Rideau Lakes Resolution - Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the Paramedic Services Committee Report of March 26, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations: 1. After making inquiries of the [Chief Russell King] and other appropriate officers of the Health Service Provider (HSP) and subject to any exceptions identified on Appendix 1 attached to this report, to the best of the Board’s knowledge and belief, the HSP has fulfilled, its obligations under the service accountability agreement (the “MSAA”) in effect during the Applicable Period. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the HSP has complied with: (i) Article 4.8 of the MSAA concerning applicable procurement practices; and, (ii) the Connecting Care Act, 2019. And that the Mayor of the County of Brant sign the attached Declaration of Compliance on behalf of the Paramedic Services Committee, and that the Declaration of Compliance be forwarded to Ontario Health. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of April 15, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations: 1. That the following 2025 tax rates be approved: Property Class Tax Class Municipal Special Tax Rate Levy Tax Rate Commercial C0N, C7N 0.0049210 0.0000466 Small Scale on Farm Commercial CTN, GTN, STN, CHN, 0.0196840 0.0001862 DTN, GFN, CFN, CGN Commercial CUN, CWN, CXN, GUN, 0.0127946 0.0001210 Vacant/Excess SUN, CJN, CZN Land Farmland FTEP, FTES, FTFP, 0.0024864 0.0000235 FTFS, FPEP, FPES, FPFP, FPFS Landfill HFN 0.0113960 0.0001078 Industrial AWD 1 I1N 0.0067340 0.0000637 Industrial Small I7N 0.0066045 0.0000625 Scale on Farm Industrial ITN, IHN, LTN 0.0264180 0.0002499 Industrial IUN, IXN, IJN, IKN, IZN, 0.0171717 0.0001624 Vacant/Excess LUN Land Residential AWD R1EP, R1ES, R1FP, 0.0067340 0.0000637 1 RFFS County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Multi-Residential MTEP, MTES, MTFP, 0.0176120 0.0001666 MTFS Pipeline PTN 0.0183890 0.0001740 Residential RPEP, RPES, RPFS, 0.0103600 0.0000980 RPFP, RHES, RHEP, RHFP, RHFS, RTEP, RTFP, RTFS, RTES, RFEP, RFES, RFFP, RFFS, RGN Managed Forest TTEP, TTES, TTFP, 0.0025900 0.0000245 TTFS Aggregate VT 0.0214965 0.0002033 Extraction And that a by-law to implement the 2025 tax rates be prepared and presented to Council for their consideration. 2. That RPT-0156-25 Naming of the Columbarium Outdoor Service Area at Paris Cemetery, be received as information; And that the columbarium outdoor ser

That the County of Brant Council receive RPT-0184-25 as information; And that staff be directed to advertise for one (1) citizen member for the County of Brant Library Board for the remainder of the term; And that the County of Brant Council direct staff to amend the County of Brant Library Board composition as follows: “That the County of Brant Public Library Board shall consist of ten (10) members appointed by the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant, of whom two (2) shall be members of the said Council, one (1) shall be the head of the said Council or his or her designate, and seven (7) shall be qualified resident appointees”; And that the appropriate by-law be presented to Council for consideration; And further that Council appoint a designate for the Mayor to attend the Library Board for the remainder of the term. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That Councillor John Bell be appointed as the Mayor's designate to the County of Brant Library Board. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That Council approve an increase the maximum age of regular Taxicabs from 10 years to 12 years; And that the age limit surrounding Accessible Taxicabs be removed; And that Taxicabs, Accessible Taxicabs and Limousines older than 10 years old require safety standards certificates to be submitted to the Licensing Officer semi- annually, within the previous 60 days from March 31 and September 30. That the amending By-law to reflect these changes be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

Whereas June is Seniors Month in the Province of Ontario; And Whereas age-friendly community planning was adopted as a fundamental strategic action to ensure a high quality of life for all citizens; And Whereas social inclusion, social participation and civic engagement were identified as priorities in the County of Brant’s “Plan for an Age-Friendly Community; And Whereas the County of Brant and community partners celebrate Seniors Month offering free activities aimed at increasing social participation, promoting health and wellness and highlighting new and existing programs and activities for older adults within the County of Brant; And Whereas Sunday, June 1, 2025 is Intergenerational Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the month of June is Seniors Month in Ontario; And Whereas the County of Brant continues to work collaboratively with a number of community partners including the Grand River Council on Aging, Canadian Association of Retired Persons, Brant Elder Abuse Awareness Committee; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant proclaims June as Seniors Month and celebrates strong community partnerships that support the City of Brantford as an Age-Friendly Community. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Cham

That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 39-25 - Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-23 (180 Grand River Street North) 2. By-law Number 40-25 - Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Emma Franks and Devan Shaw) 3. By-law Number 41-25 - Being a By-law to Provide for the Adoption of Tax Rates and to Further Provide for Penalty and Interest in Default of Payment Thereof for 2025 4. By-law Number 42-25 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Vehicle For Hire By-law Number 58-22 5. By-law Number 43-25 - Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2025 6. By-law Number 44-25 - Being a By-law to amend County of Brant By-law 2-99 with respect to the size and composition of the Library Board County of Brant Council Minutes Page 12 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 7. By-law Number 45-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Letter of Agreement for Funding Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program 8. By-law Number 46-25 - Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 39-25 - Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-23 (180 Grand River Street North) 2. By-law Number 40-25 - Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Emma Franks and Devan Shaw) 3. By-law Number 41-25 - Being a By-law to Provide for the Adoption of Tax Rates and to Further Provide for Penalty and Interest in Default of Payment Thereof for 2025 4. By-law Number 42-25 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Vehicle For Hire By-law Number 58-22 5. By-law Number 43-25 - Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2025 6. By-law Number 44-25 - Being a By-law to amend County of Brant By-law 2-99 with respect to the size and composition of the Library Board 7. By-law Number 45-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Letter of Agreement for Funding Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program 8. By-law Number 46-25 - Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 39-25 - Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-23 (180 Grand River Street North) 2. By-law Number 40-25 - Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Emma Franks and Devan Shaw) 3. By-law Number 41-25 - Being a By-law to Provide for the Adoption of Tax Rates and to Further Provide for Penalty and Interest in Default of Payment Thereof for 2025 4. By-law Number 42-25 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Vehicle For Hire By-law Number 58-22 5. By-law Number 43-25 - Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2025 6. By-law Number 44-25 - Being a By-law to amend County of Brant By-law 2-99 with respect to the size and composition of the Library Board 7. By-law Number 45-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Letter of Agreement for Funding Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program 8. By-law Number 46-25 - Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau