County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for May 28th, 2024 be approved.

That the delegation from Bob Steward and Dale Kitchen be received as information.

That the delegation from Virginia Moor and Dale Kitchen be received as information; And that the request to rename West River Lane to Henry Foster Lane be approved; And that council direct staff to initiate any notification process or by-law amendments needed to implement this name change. 5.4 Delegation- Peter Stern- St. George Residents for Safe Technology- Clarification on Last Delegation The delegation was

That the delegation from Judy Acri be received as information.

That the delegation from Donna and Scott Dill be received as information; And that the concerns regarding the noise and sound of the crosswalk be

That in accordance with schedule D section 4 of the Noise By-law, that Council grant written permission to the Paris Legion hold 2 special events, the Indoor/ Outdoor Market on June 1, 2024 and June 19th for the Paris Band Concert 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. so they can have music outside, despite the prohibition of outdoor music per Schedule B Section 6(a);

That the County of Brant Council minutes from April 30, and May 14, 2024 be approved.

That the following items be received as information: 8.2.1. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes- May 8, 2024 8.2.3. Long Point Region Source Protection Authority Meeting Minutes- April 5, 2023 8.2.4. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- April 3, 2024 8.2.5. County of Brant Public Library Board Meeting Minutes- March 27, 2024 8.2.6. City of St. Catharines Resolution- Provincial Regulations Needed to Restrict Keeping on Non-Native (Exotic) Wild Animals

That the following item be received as information: 8.2.2. City of Brantford- Social Services Resolutions

That the County of Brant issue a resolution of support for the resolution passed by the Township of Archipelago on the request for reconsideration for public health proposal to phase out free water testing for private sells.

That the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee Report of April 25, 2024 be approved.

Whereas the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee was re-established at the Council meeting of September 26, 2023 with the County expressing its interest in exploring shared interests and initiatives with the City of Brantford; and Whereas the Committee has met two times and has made significant progress in identifying some shared initiatives; and Whereas the shared services initiatives included within the Committees’ mandate are moving forward at the staff level; Be it resolved that the County of Brant Council advise the City of Brantford Council that it is withdrawing its participation from the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee, but will continue to explore shared initiatives at the staff level; and That staff be directed to bring forward any future joint services initiatives to County Council on a case-by-case basis.

That the Paramedic Services Committee report of May 7, 2024 be approved.

That recommendations 1 and 3-8 of the Policy Development Committee report of May 7, 2024 be approved.

That RPT-0208-24- Community Partnership Program be removed from the approval clause and be

That the Planning and Development Committee report of May 14, 2024 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee report of May 21, 2024 be approved.

That OPS-RFT-24-13 Church Street West Reconstruction be awarded to Gedco Excavating Ltd. for the bid price of $1,114,595.49 (excluding HST).

Whereas the lands, "Surrounding Development Lands" as defined in Section 1.14, in the agreement CM15-0005 approved by By-law 117-15 with the Ministry of Transportation, executed August 1st, 2018, in proximity to the Highway 24/Rest Acres Road interchange with Highway 403 are designated for Employment purposes in the County of Brant Official Plan, and are under active development applications and require permits from the Ministry of Transportation to proceed; And Whereas the County of Brant has submitted several studies in accordance with agreement CM15-0005 to identify improvements to the interchange to facilitate the development of these lands; And Whereas the County of Brant has submitted, and the Ministry of Transportation is reviewing, the Corridor Planning Study for Rest Acres Road to access the traffic impacts associated with these developments on the interchange; And Whereas the Ministry of Transportation is preparing to construct these interchange improvements beginning in 2025 to ensure the safe movement of people and goods and the continued economic development of the region; And Whereas the Ministry of Transportation requires a resolution from County of Brant Council to reaffirm various aspects of agreement CM15-0005, and to coordinate the developments and stages of development that may be permitted to proceed during the construction of improvements to the interchange; And Whereas the County of Brant will continue to advocate for funding to acknowledge the regional

That the communications from Grand River Cab Inc. be received as information; And that the issue be

That Mayor Bailey's resignation from the City of Brantford Airport Board be received with regret; And that the County of Brant appoint Councillor Garneau to the City of Brantford Airport Board for the remainder of the 2022- 2026 term.

Whereas, June is Seniors Month in the Province of Ontario; and Whereas, Age-Friendly planning was adopted as a fundamental strategic action to ensure a high quality of life for all citizens; and Whereas, the County of Brant and community partners celebrate Seniors Month by launching the Healthy Aging Passport, offering free activities aimed at increasing social participation, promoting health and wellness, and highlighting new and existing programs and activities for older adults within the County of Brant; and Whereas, Saturday June 1, 2024, is Intergenerational Day, Wednesday June 15, 2024, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the month of June is Seniors Month in Ontario; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 17 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Therefore be it resolved that County of Brant Council hereby proclaims Saturday, June 1, 2024, as Intergenerational Day and Wednesday June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Whereas it is desirable to have clearly defined rules for delegates to come and speak to council in a meaningful, constructive fashion; and Whereas the temperature of political engagement has changed to be more vitriolic; and Whereas the County of Brant lacks well-defined guidelines for productive public engagement through the delegation process, with shortcomings as loosely defined rules over time and number of delegations permitted, the relevance of a delegation to a meeting, multiple delegations from the same member of the public across multiple meetings without a meaningful change in available information on the topic for council to debate; and Whereas other municipalities have well-define rules ensuring good governance and productive usage of staff and public time; Then it is directed that; The clerks department of the County of Brant conduct a review of the County of Brant’s procedures as it relates to public delegations to ensure a healthy balance of enabling public engagement, and ensuring a productive use of public meeting time. Yes (1): Councillor Oakley No (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

That County of Brant Council convene in camera to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instructions to be applied to negotiations (Paramedic Services Headquarter Lease and Service Agreement), personal matters about an identifiable individual (citizen appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee), and a proposed or pending acquisition of land (easements for 2 Scott Avenue and 325 Grand River Street North).

That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into a 20-Year Build to Suit Lease with Grandbridge Energy for administrative office facilities at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive at an estimated annual cost of $633,361, subject to adjustment for actual capital and operating expenses, under the Terms and Conditions of the Draft Lease document, subject to finalization in consultation between County of Brant and Grandbridge Energy Officials; And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into a 20-Year Build to Suit Lease with Grandbridge Energy Solutions for garage facilities at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive at an estimated annual cost of $1,425,285, subject to adjustment for actual capital and operating expenses, under the Terms and Conditions of the Draft Lease Agreement, to be finalized in consultation between County of Brant and Grandbridge Energy Officials.

That the General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services, be authorized to enter into a 10-Year Service Agreement with the Corporation of the City of Brantford for fire dispatch services under the Terms and Conditions of the Draft Service Agreement document, subject to finalization in consultation between County of Brant and City of Brantford Officials.

That Council appoint Martyn Van Berkel and Deborah Yantzi to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

That Council approve the acquisition of land for road widening and easements rights at 2 Scott Avenue and 326 Grand River Street North.

That the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 40-24- Being a By-law to Designate a Head Under the Municipal Freedom of Information Act and to Delegate the Powers of the Head (Nancy Davis) 2. By-law Number 41-24- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law 58-22 3. By-law Number 42-24- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 125-23- the Fees and Charges By-law (Vehicle for Hire Licensing) 4. By-law Number 43-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Parking By-law 4-19, as Amended (Section 1, Section 19, Schedule 2, Schedule 3) 5. By-law Number 44-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Traffic By-law 182-05, as Amended (Schedule D and R) 6. By-law Number 46-24- Being a By-law to Establish a Property Tax Deferral Program for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities for the Purposes of Relieving Financial Hardship 7. By-law Number 47-24- 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 40-24- Being a By-law to Designate a Head Under the Municipal Freedom of Information Act and to Delegate the Powers of the Head (Nancy Davis) 2. By-law Number 41-24- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law 58-22 3. By-law Number 42-24- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 125-23- the Fees and Charges By-law (Vehicle for Hire Licensing) 4. By-law Number 43-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Parking By-law 4-19, as Amended (Section 1, Section 19, Schedule 2, Schedule 3) 5. By-law Number 44-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Traffic By-law 182-05, as Amended (Schedule D and R) 6. By-law Number 46-24- Being a By-law to Establish a Property Tax Deferral Program for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities for the Purposes of Relieving Financial Hardship 7. By-law Number 47-24- 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 40-24- Being a By-law to Designate a Head Under the Municipal Freedom of Information Act and to Delegate the Powers of the Head (Nancy Davis) 2. By-law Number 41-24- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law 58-22 3. By-law Number 42-24- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 125-23- the Fees and Charges By-law (Vehicle for Hire Lisencing) 4. By-law Number 43-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Parking By-law 4-19, as Amended (Section 1, Section 19, Schedule 2, Schedule 3) 5. By-law Number 44-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Traffic By-law 182-05, as Amended (Schedule D and R) 6. By-law Number 46-24- Being a By-law to Establish a Property Tax Deferral Program for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities for the Purposes of Relieving Financial Hardship 7. By-law Number 47-24- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council