County of Brant Council

That the Brant County Council agenda and addendum for May 25, 2021 be approved, noting that Item 4.3 is

That the request for reconsideration of refusal of a tax relief grant be refused; And that the applicant be requested to consider reapplying for a grant for the remediation of the property as a brownfield site.

That the presentation regarding the removal of trees at 516 Brant Road be received as information; That concerns regarding the status of the 2002 decision regarding the application for tree removal be

That the delegation from Asif Shahzad regarding licensing of taxi company proposal be received as information; And that the consultant reviewing the County of Brant Taxi By-law contact Mr. Shahzad to discuss the requested changes / exemptions to the existing by-law provisions.

That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss the following Confidential Matters: Business Arising from the Minutes (Labour Relations / Employee Negotiations and a Position or Instruction to be applied to a negotiation), Administration and Operations Committee Report of May 18, 2021 (Advice Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege and Labour Relations / Employee Negotiations matters) and a Delegation and Staff Report RPT-21-140 related to a Community Improvement Plan Application (Personal Matter about an Identifiable Individual).

That the Administration and Operations Committee In Camera - Confidential Report of May 18, 2021 be approved.

MacAlpine That the County of Brant Council minutes of April 22 and April 27, 2021 be approved.

application ZBA1-21-BK, initiated by the County of Brant to amend Zoning By-Law 61-16 for general housekeeping purposes was approved by Council at its meeting on April 27, 2021; And Whereas minor adjustments have been suggested to remove provisions for driveway separations and on-street parking, which will be addressed through other planning and County policy documents; That the amendments to application ZBA1-21-BK be adopted; And that the by-law to implement ZBA 1-21-BK, as amended, be presented for Council’s consideration.

That the following consent items be received as information: 7.2.1 - Memo Re: Part Lot Control Application for Brookfield Residential - Pinehurst Subdivision. 7.2.2 - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Confirmation of the Deadline for Official Plans to Come into Conformity with a Place to Grow of July 1, 2022. 7.2.3 - County of Brant Public Library Board of Directors Minutes of March 24, 2021. 7.2.4 - Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Minutes of April 7, 2021. 7.2.5 - County of Brant Police Services Board Minutes of April 20, 2021. 7.2.6 - Grand River Conservation Authority Summary of the General Membership Meeting of April 23, 2021. 7.2.7 - Correspondence Received Regarding River Access / Parking: Nancy Henderson Chris and Nicole Schram Crystal Adams 7.2.8 - Thank You Letters: Brantford Music Club Brant Pedalers & Paddlers Paris Port Dover Pipe Band

That the Planning and Development Committee Report of May 4, 2021 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee report of May 18, 2021 be approved.

That the Paramedic Services Committee report of May 19, 2021 be approved.

at the March 23, 2021 Administration and Operations Committee meeting, staff was directed by Council to develop a more appropriate parking system for the 2021 season, for the areas connected to the Eric Thomlinson River Access Point, Penman’s Dam River Access Point, and Bean Park River Access Point; And whereas at the April 20, 2021 Administration and Operations Committee meeting, Committee

That the recommendation regarding parking restrictions in the vicinity of river access points be amended to include a provision that any households affected by the restrictions, which currently do not have a driveway, have minor variance application fees waived for applications related to the installation of a new driveway.

MacAlpine That RPT-20-142 “Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference” be received as information; That any Members of Council wishing to be registered for the Virtual AMO 2020 Conference and Annual General Meeting, scheduled for August 15 – 18, 2021 contact the Clerk for registration; And that staff be directed to submit any requests for delegations with Provincial Ministers approved at this meeting by the submission deadline of Friday, June 4, 2021.

That the County of Brant support the motion introduces by MP Todd Doherty to bring a national 3-digit suicide prevention hotline to Canada, as follows: "Whereas the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt 988, a National Three-Digit Suicide and Crisis Hotline; And Whereas the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200 percent; And Whereas existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a ten-digit number and go through directions or be placed on hold; And Whereas in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline; And Whereas County of Brant Council recognizes that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help; Now therefore be it resolved that County of Brant Council endorses this 988 crisis line initiative; And that staff be directed to send a letter indicating such support to the local MP, MPP, Federal Minister of Health, the CRTC and local area municipalities to indicate our support.

Childhood Cancer Canada aims to observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month every September by lighting up Canadian landmarks in gold in honour of families affected by childhood cancer, as well as observing proclamations; And Whereas childhood cancer does not discriminate and can be diagnosed throughout the country; That the County of Brant proclaim September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

That correspondence from Grand River Cab requesting a Licensing Tribunal Hearing be received as information.

That correspondence be sent to the Province of Ontario, indicating the County of Brant's support for the request that the Province review its decision to not allow the reopening of outside zoos, particularly the Twin Valley Zoo, located in the County of Brant, in conjunction with other outdoor activities, such as golf.

MacAlpine That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 49-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (79 Willow Street). 2. By-law Number 50-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (295 Highway 2). 3. By-law Number 51-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (41 Russell Crescent). 4. By-law Number 52-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Steelwheel Brewery, 105 Powerline Road). 5. By-law Number 53-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Elev8 Properties Inc., 482 Burtch Road). 6. By-law Number 54-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Prolific Estates Ltd., 48 Fairfield Road). 7. By-law Number 55-21 to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021. 8. By-law Number 56-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, Pinehurst Subdivision). 9. By-law Number 57-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (147 Grandville Circle). 10. By-law Number 58-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (County-wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11. By-law Number 59-21 to approve a Lease Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in

MacAlpine That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 49-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (79 Willow Street). 2. By-law Number 50-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (295 Highway 2). 3. By-law Number 51-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (41 Russell Crescent). 4. By-law Number 52-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Steelwheel Brewery, 105 Powerline Road). 5. By-law Number 53-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Elev8 Properties Inc., 482 Burtch Road). 6. By-law Number 54-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Prolific Estates Ltd., 48 Fairfield Road). 7. By-law Number 55-21 to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021. 8. By-law Number 56-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, Pinehurst Subdivision). 9. By-law Number 57-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (147 Grandville Circle). 10. By-law Number 58-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (County-wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11. By-law Number 59-21 to approve a Lea

MacAlpine That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 49-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (79 Willow Street). 2. By-law Number 50-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (295 Highway 2). 3. By-law Number 51-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (41 Russell Crescent). 4. By-law Number 52-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Steelwheel Brewery, 105 Powerline Road). 5. By-law Number 53-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Elev8 Properties Inc., 482 Burtch Road). 6. By-law Number 54-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Prolific Estates Ltd., 48 Fairfield Road). 7. By-law Number 55-21 to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021. 8. By-law Number 56-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, Pinehurst Subdivision). 9. By-law Number 57-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (147 Grandville Circle). 10. By-law Number 58-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (County-wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11. By-law Number 59-21 to approve a Lease Agreement

That the request for reconsideration of a tax relief grant be refused; And that the applicant be requested to consider reapplying for a grant for the remediation of the property as a brownfield site.

That the County of Brant Council minutes of April 22 and April 27, 2021 be approved.

Whereas application ZBA1-21-BK, initiated by the County of Brant to amend Zoning By-Law 61-16 for general housekeeping purposes was approved by Council at its meeting on April 27, 2021; And Whereas minor adjustments have been suggested to remove provisions for driveway separations and on-street parking, which will be addressed through other planning and County policy documents; That the amendments to application ZBA1-21-BK be adopted; And that the by-law to implement ZBA 1-21-BK, as amended, be presented for Council’s consideration. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, May 25, 2021

That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction report of May 11, 2021 be approved.

Whereas at the March 23, 2021 Administration and Operations Committee meeting, staff was directed by Council to develop a more appropriate parking system for the 2021 season, for the areas connected to the Eric Thomlinson River Access Point, Penman’s Dam River Access Point, and Bean Park River Access Point; And Whereas at the April 20, 2021 Administration and Operations Committee meeting, Committee

That RPT-20-142 “Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference” be received as information; That any Members of Council wishing to be registered for the Virtual AMO 2020 Conference and Annual General Meeting, scheduled for August 15 – 18, 2021 contact the Clerk for registration; And that staff be directed to submit any requests for delegations with Provincial Ministers approved at this meeting by the submission deadline of Friday, June 4, 2021.

Whereas on December 21, 2000, the Ontario Legislature officially proclaimed the month of June in each year as "Deafblind Awareness Month", to recognize that deafblindness is a unique disability that incorporates the sensory loss of both sight and hearing and was created to help recognize that increased public awareness of this disability is crucial to increase opportunities for those who live with it; And Whereas more recently, the Canadian Senate passed a motion on May 28, 2015 also recognizing June as Deafblind Awareness Month across Canada, to promote public awareness of deafblind issues and to recognize the contribution of Canadians who are deafblind; And Whereas June is also the birth month of Helen Keller, an internationally recognized person who was deafblind; And Whereas National Deafblind Awareness Month is celebrated in communities across Ontario and Canada; And Whereas June should be designated as National Deafblind Awareness Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions that individuals who are deafblind make in their communities with the support of intervenors who serve as bridge to communication for individuals who are deafblind; Now therefore be it resolved that the County of Brant Council proclaims June, 2021 as Deafblind Awareness Month in the County of Brant.

Whereas Childhood Cancer Canada aims to observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month every September by lighting up Canadian landmarks in gold in honour of families affected by childhood cancer, as well as observing proclamations; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 17 Tuesday, May 25, 2021 And Whereas childhood cancer does not discriminate and can be diagnosed throughout the country; That the County of Brant proclaim September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 49-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (79 Willow Street). 2. By-law Number 50-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (295 Highway 2). 3. By-law Number 51-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (41 Russell Crescent). 4. By-law Number 52-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Steelwheel Brewery, 105 Powerline Road). 5. By-law Number 53-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Elev8 Properties Inc., 482 Burtch Road). 6. By-law Number 54-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Prolific Estates Ltd., 48 Fairfield Road). 7. By-law Number 55-21 to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021. 8. By-law Number 56-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, Pinehurst Subdivision). 9. By-law Number 57-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (147 Grandville Circle). 10. By-law Number 58-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By- law for the County of Brant, as amended (County-wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11. By-law Number 59-21 to approve a Lease Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of

That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 49-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (79 Willow Street). 2. By-law Number 50-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (295 Highway 2). 3. By-law Number 51-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (41 Russell Crescent). 4. By-law Number 52-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Steelwheel Brewery, 105 Powerline Road). 5. By-law Number 53-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Elev8 Properties Inc., 482 Burtch Road). County of Brant Council Minutes Page 19 Tuesday, May 25, 2021 6. By-law Number 54-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Prolific Estates Ltd., 48 Fairfield Road). 7. By-law Number 55-21 to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021. 8. By-law Number 56-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, Pinehurst Subdivision). 9. By-law Number 57-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (147 Grandville Circle). 10. By-law Number 58-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By- law for the County of Brant, as amended (County-wide Housekeeping

That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 49-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (79 Willow Street). 2. By-law Number 50-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (295 Highway 2). 3. By-law Number 51-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (41 Russell Crescent). 4. By-law Number 52-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Steelwheel Brewery, 105 Powerline Road). 5. By-law Number 53-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Elev8 Properties Inc., 482 Burtch Road). 6. By-law Number 54-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Prolific Estates Ltd., 48 Fairfield Road). 7. By-law Number 55-21 to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021. 8. By-law Number 56-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, Pinehurst Subdivision). 9. By-law Number 57-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (147 Grandville Circle). 10. By-law Number 58-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By- law for the County of Brant, as amended (County-wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11. By-law Number 59-21 to approve a Lease Agreement with Her