Policy Development Committee

That S. 94 of Procedure By-law 14-20, be waived.

That Councillor Coleman be nominated as Chair of the Policy Development Committee for 2025; and that nominations for the role of Chair be closed.

That Councillor Garneau be nominated as Vice-Chair of the Policy Development Committee for 2025; and that nominations for the role of Vice Chair be closed.

That the Policy Development Committee agenda of February 4, 2025 be approved, as amended.

That Council give two readings to the Rathburn Municipal Drain by-law and adopt the report as a provisional by-law.

WHEREAS On September 3, 2024, Council directed County Staff to permit chickens only in non-urban residential areas, and create an implementation framework to be presented to Council for approval; And Whereas an amendment to the County of Brant Comprehensive Zoning By- Law 61-16 is necessary and the amendment conforms with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and policies of the County’s 2023 Official Plan to facilitate implementation of a new Backyard Hen program; THEREFORE THAT Committee receive RPT-0002-25 – Chickens in Residential Areas – Implementation and Next Steps, as information; AND THAT the required County initiated amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 61-16 (ZBA26-24- JK) (Attachment 1) and Animal Control By-Law 174-10 (Attachment 2), and the new ‘Backyard Hen By-Law’ (Attachment 4) be

That the Policy Development Committee minutes of November 5, 2024, be approved.

That the Parental Leave Policy for Councillors be approved.

That the Policy to Prohibit Complimentary Facility Rentals in Recognition of Donations to Capital Fundraising Campaigns be approved.

That RPT-0040-25 Volunteer Management Policy be received; And that the Volunteer Management Policy be approved.

That RPT-0049-25 – Major Project Dashboard – February 2025 be received as information.

Whereas the County of Brant is committed to fostering meaningful community engagement as a cornerstone of good governance; AND Whereas the County acknowledges the importance of transparency, inclusivity, and respect in its engagement practices; AND Whereas the Community Engagement Framework and Policy align with Strategic Priority 3: Healthy, Safe, and Engaged Communities, Objective 3.2 Provide effective, inclusive, and meaningful ways for the community to learn and engage with the County of Brant, specifically 3.2.2 Create a Public Engagement Framework and Policy to help staff effectively inform, consult, and engage with the community in decision-making by 2025; AND Whereas the proposed Community Engagement Framework and Policy provide a structured approach to ensure consistent, transparent, and inclusive public participation; Policy Development Committee Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 THAT Council approve the Community Engagement Framework and Policy and direct staff to begin implementation of the Framework and Policy across all County departments.

That RPT-0020-25 County of Brant Municipal Accommodation Study - M. Maxwell be received as information; And That RPT-0020-25 County of Brant Municipal Accommodation Study - M. Maxwell be