Administration and Operations Committee

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum for March 17, 2026, be approved, as amended. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Henry Stolp - Northern Rudder Holdings Inc., be received as information; AND THAT the delegation be

THAT Section 10.d of the County of Brant Procedural By-law be set aside to allow the delegation additional time. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Kristy Guthrie, municiPal AI, be received as information; AND THAT the delegation be

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of February 17, 2026, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT OPS-RFP-26-01 Curbside Collection of Garbage, Large Items and Yard Waste be awarded to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. for the period of June 1, 2027, to May 31, 2034, for the submitted price for year one (1) of the contract of $2,009,897.50 (excluding HST), with year two (2) to seven (7) contract price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

WHEREAS Provincial Road Markings Inc. has performed adequately in delivering the 2024 and 2025 roadway line painting contracts; and WHEREAS OPS-RFT-24-06 Pavement Marking – Longitudinal Lines included contract provisions allowing two (2) one (1) year extensions. Therefore, be it resolved: THAT OPS-RFT-24-06 Pavement Marking – Longitudinal Lines contract be extended for a one (1) year term to Provincial Road Marking Inc at an approximate cost of $370,288.23 (excluding HST). Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

WHEREAS section 65(2) of the Drainage Act (the Act) prescribes that “If the owners of the subdivided land mutually agree on the share of the drainage assessment that each should pay, they may enter into a written agreement and file it with the clerk of the local municipality and, if the agreement is approved by the council by resolution, no engineer need be instructed under subsection (1)”; AND WHEREAS the Clerk of the County of Brant (the County) received a signed agreement and intent to purchase from the owners of the subdivided land on February 4, 2026; THAT the Council of the County of Brant approve the agreement, by resolution, to be used in conjunction with the most recent report on the affected drains at the time of billing out of future maintenance. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT staff be directed to establish a County of Brant Economic Development and Tourism Event Sponsorship Program including tiered sponsorship levels and associated user fees for County-run events effective April 1st,2026; AND THAT sponsorship user fees be incorporated into Schedule “A” of the Fees and Charges By-Law (By-Law 118-25); AND THAT staff be authorized to accept both monetary sponsorships and sponsorship-in-kind contributions; AND THAT staff be directed to implement a standardized sponsorship framework for County Economic Development and Tourism events; AND THAT staff be authorized to administer the program through the Economic Development and Tourism Division. Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 170/03, Schedule 11 requires the Owners of the Drinking Water Systems to prepare an Annual Report summarizing the system process, major infrastructure expenses and the results of chemical and bacteriological tests completed from January 1 through December 31, and; WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 170/03, Schedule 22 requires the Owners of the Drinking Water Systems to provide members of Municipal Council a Drinking Water System Summary Report outlining water takings and system capacity for the previous year January 1 through December 31; THAT RPT-0020-26 2025 Annual Summary Reports for the County of Brant Municipal Drinking Water Systems be received; AND THAT the 2025 Annual Summary Reports for the Municipal Drinking Water Systems be made available to the public no later than March 31, 2026. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT RPT-0064-26 be received as information; AND THAT a By-Law to further amend By-Law 102-00, being a By-Law to establish a County of Brant Heritage Committee, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT RPT-0115-26 2025 Council / Committee Attendance, Remuneration, and Expenses be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the Fire Services Activity Report - February 2026 be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

WHEREAS staff follows the guidelines of the May 23, 2019, approved Council report “CD-19-63 - Brant Safe Streets Speed Control and Road Safety Strategy” for an enhanced level of pedestrian safety; AND WHEREAS, in 2021, Staff reviewed several concerns with motorist speeds on various roads near schools, within the County of Brant (the County); AND WHEREAS, the Brant Committee Report dated July 20, 2021, RPT-21-199 Proposal for Speed Limit Reductions and RPT-21-223 Proposal Community Safety Zones in school areas, a review of the speed limit reduction on all neighbourhood/local roadways to 40 km/hr; AND WHEREAS, further to our adopted Transportation Master Plan (TMP) which identifies the requirement for a review of the speed limit on neighborhood/local roads; AND WHEREAS, staff prepared report RPT-0344-24, 40 km/hr Neighborhood Zones; reducing the speed limit to a maximum 40 km/hr speed limit area to the following neighborhood/local areas, over a three (3) year period; THAT Traffic Bylaw Number 182-05, Schedule J, be amended in 2026, by reducing the speed limit to a maximum 40 km/hr in the following neighborhood areas; Paris Neighbourhoods (five (5) Proposed Neighbourhood Areas)  Capron Street Neighbourhood Area  Daugaard Avenue Neighbourhood Area  Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Area  Walnut Street Neighbourhood Area  Wellington Street Neighbourhood Area Onondaga Neighbourhoods (one (1) Proposed Neighbourhood Area)  Painter Road Neighbourhood Area Scotland Neighbourhoods (one (1)

THAT RPT-0110-26 be received as information; AND THAT staff be directed to create a noise control by-law, adopting a hybrid model using quantitative limits for specific recurring issues. Yes (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Miller No (3): Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

WHEREAS, Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025; WHEREAS, Bill 60 enacted a legislative framework enabling the Province to designate public corporations to deliver water and wastewater services on behalf of prescribed municipalities and to require those municipalities to provide such services exclusively through the designated corporation as of a prescribed date; WHEREAS, key details such as ownership and shareholding arrangements, board appointment methods, and rate-setting procedures are to be set by future regulations and are not defined in the statute itself THEREFORE be it resolved, THAT, Council receive this report for information and direct staff to monitor proposed and enacted provincial regulations made under Bill 60 related to water and wastewater public corporations, and report back to Council, as appropriate, with analysis of any implications for governance, finances, assets, workforce, or service delivery, including any options or actions requiring Council consideration. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the Brant Heritage Committee Report and Minutes of March 5, 2026 be approved, including the following recommendations: 1. THAT the nominations for the positions of Chair be closed;AND THAT Councillor Howes be declared Chair of the Brant Heritage Committee. 2. THAT the nominations for the positions of Vice Chair be closed;AND THAT Member Campbell be declared Vice Chair of the Brant Heritage Committee Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 12 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 3. THAT RPT-0064-26 be received as information;AND THAT a By-Law to further amend By-Law 102-00, being a By-Law to establish a County of Brant Heritage Committee, be placed on the Administration and Operations Committee agenda for endorsement, and advanced to Council for final approval. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; S.239(2)(i) A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality; S.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations