County of Brant Council

That the agenda and addendum, including one item under other business for the January 30, 2024 County of Brant Council agenda be approved.

That the delegation from the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada be received; and That the request for annual funding of $30,000 be

That the Stedman Community Hospice and St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre be received as information; and That the request for funding in the amount of $150,000 be

That the delegation from Alma Agna Arouza and Dinesh Kuma Thiyagarajan be received as information and

That the County of Brant Council minutes of December 19, 2023 and the County of Brant Special Council minutes of December 21, 2023 be approved.

That the draft terms of reference, as amended, for the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee be approved; And that the terms of reference be forwarded to the City of Brantford for approval.

That the following items be received as information: 1. Township of Clearview- Resolution RE: Cemetery Administration Management Support 2. Grand River Conservation Authority- Summary of the General Membership Meeting- December 15, 2023 3. County of Brant Public Library Board Meeting Minutes- November 22, 2023 4. Town of Aurora- Resolution RE: Community Safety and Inciteful Speech 5. Town of Aurora- Resolution RE: Homelessness Crisis 6. Grand River Conservation Authority- Municipal Apportionment and Draft 2024 Budget 8. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes- December 22, 2023 9. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- December 6, 2023 10. Long Point Region Conservation Authority - 30 Day Notice to Member Municipalities and 2024 Draft Budget 11. AORS Request for Resolution of Support RE: Municipal Equipment Operator Course 12. Town of Mono Resolution of Support- Declaration of Road Safety Emergency 13. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes- January 10, 2024 14. City of Sarnia Resolution RE: Carbon Tax 15. Police Service Board Minutes- November 28, 2023

That the following item be received as information: 8.2.7. City of Brantford- Social Services Resolutions- December 19, 2023

That the Planning and Development Committee report of January 9, 2024 be approved.

That the Government Relations Committee report of January 15, 2024 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee report recommendations 1-7 and 9-10 of January 16, 2024 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee report recommendation 8 of January 16, 2024 be approved.

Whereas the Administration and Operations Committee of the County of Brant considered the Harley Drain Report on January 16, 2024 and recommended that County of Brant Council pass two (2) readings of the Provisional By-law on January 30, 2024; That Council appoints Councillor Garneau, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman to the Harley Drain Court of Revision tentatively scheduled for February 27, 2024; And that staff return with a report on options for a permanent court of revision.

That the Communication from AMO be received as information; That staff be instructed to share support with local media; That the Government Relations Committee be instructed to meet with local MPP’s to discuss their support for the AMO intiaitive; and That the following resolution of support be passed: WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure County of Brant Council Minutes Page 10 Tuesday, January 30, 2024 WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities WHEREAS municipalities and the provinc

That the communication from Brant Waterways Foundation be

Whereas we, as the Council of the County of Brant, have a desire to improve the affordability and availability of housing in the County of Brant urgently; and Whereas increasing the supply of residential housing in the downtown core of an urban centre has a wide range of benefits including but not limited to: providing housing where business and services already exist to reduce pollution, to provide year round economic benefit to downtown businesses, and to improve the liveliness and feel of the heart of the urban centre; and Whereas our current special policy area in our new Official Plan limits the potential for reasonable growth in downtown Paris, respecting the challenges and safety considerations of an urban centre in a flood plain; Then it is directed that; The County of Brant Council approves of, in principle, increasing residential and commercial density in downtown Paris; and That County of Brant staff work with the Grand River Conservation Authority to increase the number of permitted residential units within the special policy area, considering both economic development and resident safety, to coordinate with the Downtown Paris Master Plan public consultation process. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Chambers Absent (1): Councillor Peirce

That County of Brant Council Convene In Camera to discuss an identifiable individual (health and safety issues), labour relations or employee negotiations (Fire Fighter Remuneration Update) and A proposed or pending acquisition of land (43 Simcoe Street and the Oakland Community Centre)

That staff be directed to dedicate funds up to $75,000 in the operating and capital budget to bring the Oakland Community Centre up to spec; and That $2,000 be allocated for operation of the Safe Zone program; and That staff be directed to include a $540 flat rate honorarium for firefighters and $598 in funds available for station, equipment, and apparatus checks be added to the 2024 budget

That the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 2-24- Being a By-law to Provide for Drainage Works in the County of Brant (Harley Drain) 2. By-law Number 3-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Traffic By-law 185-03 (Schedule B Stop Signs- Iarocci Boulevard and Schedule J- Speed Limit- Iarocci Boulevard) 3. By-law Number 4-24- Being a By-law to Authority the Borrowing of Money to Meet Expenditures in 2024 4. By-law Number 5-24- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council.

That the following by-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 2-24- Being a By-law to Provide for Drainage Works in the County of Brant (Harley Drain) 2. By-law Number 3-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Traffic By-law 185-03 (Schedule B Stop Signs- Iarocci Boulevard and Schedule J- Speed Limit- Iarocci Boulevard) 3. By-law Number 4-24- Being a By-law to Authority the Borrowing of Money to Meet Expenditures in 2024 4. By-law Number 5-24- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council.

That the following by-laws be read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 3-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Traffic By-law 185-03 (Schedule B Stop Signs- Iarocci Boulevard and Schedule J- Speed Limit- Iarocci Boulevard) 2. By-law Number 4-24- Being a By-law to Authority the Borrowing of Money to Meet Expenditures in 2024 3. By-law Number 5-24- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council.