Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee agenda for March 8, 2022 be approved.

That the presentation from Mr. John Kemp proposing a Community Improvement Plan for the reduction of Giant Hogweed be received as information; And that staff review and report back in one cycle.

That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee minutes of February 8, 2022, be approved.

WHEREAS Section 51.1 (1) and Section 42 (1) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, hereinafter

That Staff Report RPT-22-72 Grand River Loop Signature Cycling Experience Update, dated March 8, 2022 be received.

That Report RPT-22-75 regarding the Trillium Way Phase 2 Affordable Housing Project be received for information; And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a land exchange agreement and a contribution agreement between the County of Brant and the City of Brantford as outlined in report RPT-22-75.

That staff be directed to prepare the necessary Safety Plan, Procedural By-law Amendment and Procedures for Council’s consideration to facilitate the resumption of in person Council, Standing Committee and Advisory Committee meetings, as outlined in Option 4 of Staff Report RPT-22-76; And that should all safety plans, measures and technology systems be completed and tested, the first in person meeting be scheduled for the Council Meeting of April 26, 2022.