County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of October 28, 2025 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the delegation from Mary Musson on behalf of the City of Brantford be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the delegation from Rita-Marie Hadley & Scott Lyons on behalf of the Lansdowne Children's Centre be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman County of Brant Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, October 28, 2025

THAT the delegation from Tim Des Islets on behalf of Noisemaker Presents Inc. be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the delegation from Bogdan Dinu & Guillaume Perron-Piche on behalf of Ferma Energy & Innergex Renewables be received as information; AND that the delegation be

THAT the delegation from Kimberly Earls on behalf of the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the County of Brant Council minutes of September 23, 2025 and County of Brant Special Council minutes of September 29, 2025 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the following consent items be received as information:  RPT-0371-25 - Paris Drinks Fest  John Noble Home Resolution - 2026-2027 Budget  County of Brant Library Board - Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025  County of Brant Library Board - Special Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2025  County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board - Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2025  Town of Aurora Resolution - Re-Elect Respect Campaign Support  City of Pickering Resolution - Elect Respect  Township of Springwater Resolution - Elect Respect Pledge  Township of Zorra Resolution - Elect Respect Pledge  Town of Smiths Falls Resolution - Support of H.E.R. Elect Respect Campaign  Town of Wasaga Beach Resolution - Letter of Support for Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario  Town of Midland Resolution - Opposing the Elimination of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras  Township of Woolwich Resolution - Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water Act  Canadian Union of Postal Workers - Request for Support  Township of Stone Mils Resolution - Support for Electoral Reform  Town of Cobalt Resolution - Letter of Support for the Township of Larder Lake  Halton Region Resolution - Public Safety Requirements to Project our Communities  Township of Casey Resolution - Support for Township of Larder Lake Resolution  Grand Erie Public Health Resolution - GEPH 2026 Budget Approval and Financial Direction Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Counc

THAT the Paramedic Services Committee Special Meeting minutes of September 29, 2025 be approved. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the Paramedic Services Committee Minutes of October 20, 2025 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee Report and Minutes of October 21, 2025 be approved, noting the following recommendations: 1. THAT the delegation from Samantha Mota regarding a by-law proposal for light intrusion be received as information; AND THAT the delegation be

County of Brant Council Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 To increase the parking space length to on grand river street designed to accommodate drive in and drive out pick up trucks, leaving staff to determine the appropriate length Yes (5): Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, and Councillor Coleman No (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Chambers

WHEREAS the Roads Division have received various requests for parking and traffic modifications for several different locations throughout the County of Brant (the County). Requests were made through the Brant Safe Streets (BSS) program and by various County Departments; AND WHEREAS these recommendations follow the guidelines of the May 23, 2019, approved Council report CD-19-63 - Brant Safe Streets Speed Control and Road Safety Strategy; THAT Parking By-Law Number 004-19 be amended by the following proposed parking and stopping restrictions: Kathleen Street  To implement into Schedule 2, Stopping Prohibited Anytime, on the west side, from McCammon Street to civic address 22 Kathleen Street;  To remove from Schedule 4, Parking Prohibited between 4:00 am to 7:00 am, on the east side from McCammon Street to civic address 21 Kathleen Street;  To remove from Schedule 4, Parking Prohibited between 4:00 am to 7:00 am, on the west side from McCammon Street to civic address 22 Kathleen Street; Dundas Street West  To implement into Schedule 2, Stopping Prohibited Anytime, on the east side from 50 metres north of King Edward Street to approximately 300 metres northeast of Zavarella Court; Tutela Heights Road  To implement into Schedule 3, Parking Prohibited Anytime, on the north side from approximately 1,250 metres west of Cockshutt Road to approximately 1,270 metres west of Cockshutt Road;  To implement into Schedule 3, Parking Prohibited Anytime, on the south side from approxim

THAT the Social Services Draft 2026 Budget be received as information; AND THAT any questions / concerns regarding the draft budget be forwarded to the City of Brantford to be addressed as part of their 2026 Budget Deliberations. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT report RPT-0384-25 be received; AND THAT the County of Brant apply the annual average non-residential construction price index for London as the annual index to the County's Development Charges rates. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT Mayor Bailey be appointed to the Brantford Airport Board Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT Councillor Kyle be appointed to the Social Services Committee. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT Councillor Chambers be appointed to the Court of Revision Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

County of Brant Council Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 THAT the County of Brant Council declare the Office of Ward 5 Councillor, formerly held by Christine Garneau, to be vacant; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring a report to A&O to understand the options of appointment process or a by-election to fill the vacant Council position; AND THAT Council make the following appointments to committees formerly served by Councillor Garneau:  Social Services Committee: Councillor Kyle  Brantford Airport Board: Mayor Bailey  Court of Revision: Councillor Chambers AND FURTHER THAT Council make an appointment to the Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee at a future meeting. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

Whereas Paris Drinks Fest is an event that the County of Brant has designated a Municipality Significant event for six consecutive years, and; Whereas events like Paris Drinks Fest enhance the cultural landscape of our community, meeting objectives set out in the County of Brants Arts, Culture, and Heritage Master Plan, and Whereas out of the 4200 attendees for the event in 2025, over 1950 residents were residents of the County of Brant, comprising five percent of the total population of the County, signaling its importance to the community, and Whereas the County of Brant has the responsibility to strategically and responsibly balance and find compromise within the needs and wants of the differing community members of the County of Brant, and; Whereas recognizing the proximity of current and past venues of the aforementioned event does lie within a residential area, which is precedented by other venues within the County and throughout Ontario, and; Whereas with the future Gurney Sports Park (273 Potruff Road) has the potential to become an ideal location for medium to large music events such that it balances these differing priorities well within the medium term (3 years as prescribed in the capital forecast); Therefore be it resolved, County of Brant Council Minutes Page 15 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 2. Temporary Support Until Gurney Sports Park is Completed That the Council of the County of Brant in principle support Paris Drinks Fest to host their event at Two Rivers Stadi

Whereas Paris Drinks Fest is an event that the County of Brant has designated a Municipality Significant event for six consecutive years, and Whereas events like Paris Drinks Fest enhance the cultural landscape of our community, meeting objectives set out in the County of Brants Arts, Culture, and Heritage Master Plan, and Whereas out of the 4200 attendees for the event in 2025, over 1950 residents were residents of the County of Brant, comprising five percent of the total population of the County, signaling its importance to the community, and Whereas the County of Brant has the responsibility to strategically and responsibly balance and find compromise within the needs and wants of the differing community members of the County of Brant, and Whereas recognizing the proximity of current and past venues of the aforementioned event does lie within a residential area, which is precedented by other venues within the County and throughout Ontario, and Whereas with the future Gurney Sports Park (273 Potruff Road) has the potential to become an ideal location for medium to large music events such that it balances these differing priorities well within the medium term (3 years as prescribed in the capital forecast), Therefore be it resolved, 1. Letter Declaring Event Municipally Significant County of Brant Council Minutes Page 16 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 That the County of Brant grant Paris Drinks Fest a letter to designate the event as municipally significant at Two Rivers Stadium

THAT the resolution from the City of Brantford regarding the Airport Real Estate Report be received as information; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the City of Brantford. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the correspondence from Mike and Darlene MacNeil regarding the Cleaver Road Bridge be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

County of Brant Council Minutes Page 17 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 THAT the County of Brant Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to:  Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online,  Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks,  Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks,  Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office,  Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and  Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the County of Brant Council calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario, relevant MPs and MPPs, Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Yes (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Bell No (5): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

WHEREAS Black History Month was first formally proclaimed by the County of Brant in February 2025, marking the County’s commitment to honouring the legacy, achievements, and contributions of Black Canadians; AND WHEREAS February is nationally recognized as Black History Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate culture, acknowledge accomplishments, and reflect on the ongoing struggles against systemic racism; AND WHEREAS the County of Brant values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and recognizes the importance of continuing this observance on a yearly basis; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the County of Brant proclaims February 2026 as Black History Month in the County of Brant, and further County of Brant Council Minutes Page 18 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 establishes that this proclamation will be recognized on an annual basis each February with a flag raising to commemorate Black history, culture, and contributions. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the County of Brant Council convene In Camera at 9:47 p.m., to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Administration and Operations Committee In-Camera Report - October 21, 2025) Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the County of Brant Council reconvene Open Session at 9:50 p.m. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 105-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 40-25, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. 2. By-law Number 106-25 - Being a By-law to adopt proceedings of Council and Committees for the Corporation of the County of Brant. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 19 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 3. By-law Number 107-25 - Being a By-law to provide for the collection of costs of repairs and maintenance of municipal drainage works in the County of Brant. 4. By-law Number 108-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 73-22, as amended, being a By-law to Delegate Specific Administrative and Legislative Matters to Staff. 5. By-law Number 109-25 - Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19. 6. By-law Number 110-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule K - Community Safety Zones). 7. By-law Number 111-25 - Being a By-law to amend Administrative Penalty By-law Number 74-24 (Schedule A - Administrative Monetary Penalty System - Parking). 8. By-law Number 112-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 105-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 40-25, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. 2. By-law Number 106-25 - Being a By-law to adopt proceedings of Council and Committees for the Corporation of the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 107-25 - Being a By-law to provide for the collection of costs of repairs and maintenance of municipal drainage works in the County of Brant. 4. By-law Number 108-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 73-22, as amended, being a By-law to Delegate Specific Administrative and Legislative Matters to Staff. 5. By-law Number 109-25 - Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19. 6. By-law Number 110-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule K - Community Safety Zones). 7. By-law Number 111-25 - Being a By-law to amend Administrative Penalty By-law Number 74-24 (Schedule A - Administrative Monetary Penalty System - Parking). 8. By-law Number 112-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman County of Brant Council Minutes Page 20 Tuesday, October 28, 2025

THAT the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 105-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 40-25, being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. 2. By-law Number 106-25 - Being a By-law to adopt proceedings of Council and Committees for the Corporation of the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 107-25 - Being a By-law to provide for the collection of costs of repairs and maintenance of municipal drainage works in the County of Brant. 4. By-law Number 108-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 73-22, as amended, being a By-law to Delegate Specific Administrative and Legislative Matters to Staff. 5. By-law Number 109-25 - Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19. 6. By-law Number 110-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule K - Community Safety Zones). 7. By-law Number 111-25 - Being a By-law to amend Administrative Penalty By-law Number 74-24 (Schedule A - Administrative Monetary Penalty System - Parking). 8. By-law Number 112-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman