Policy Development Committee

That the Policy Development Committee agenda of May 7, 2024 be approved, as amended.

That report RPT-0276-24 be received as information; And that the refreshed County of Brant Economic Development Strategy for 2024-2027 “Advancing Brant’s Economic Future: County of Brant Economic Development Strategy” included as Attachment 1 and accompanying document “County of Brant Implementation Plan and Actions” included as Attachment 2, be approved and adopted.

That the minutes from the Policy Development Committee meeting of February 6, 2024, be approved.

That the following items be approved:  RPT-0208-24 Community Partnership Policy  RPT-0277-24 Public Art Policy  RPT-0304-24 Brant Transit Late Cancellation Policy  RPT-142-24 Asset Retirement Obligation Policy

That RPT-0269-24- 2026 Election – Project Outline for Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review be received; And that staff proceed with the proposed project workplan.

Whereas the County of Brant (the County) was issued a Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA) for the County’s Stormwater Management System on October 14, 2022, which outlines operations and maintenance requirements, including the submission of an Annual Performance Report by April 30, annually; 4 And Whereas the 2023 Annual Performance Report for the County’s Stormwater Management System was submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) by April 30, 2023; And Whereas, the Annual Performance Report is posted on the County Website at https://www.brant.ca/en/water-services/operational-reports.aspx That, RPT-0274-24 2023 Annual Performance Report – Stormwater Management System be received for information; And that one (1) full-time equivalent staff for stormwater be approved within the 2024 Stormwater Operating Budget, therefore having no impact on the overall 2024 County Budget.

Whereas Council approved RPT-103-23 in May 2023 which directed staff to consider a Stormwater Utility, undertake public consultation and report back to Council; And whereas staff developed a Proposed Stormwater Utility Program and completed the public consultation in March and April 2024; And whereas Council will consider the first annual report on the Stormwater System as required by the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA) in May 2024; And whereas it is evident from the public consultation that further work on the proposed Stormwater Utility and more consultation is required before implementing a program; And whereas it is important that the County of Brant develop an efficient and sustainable program for stormwater, recognizing both urban storm drainage and Municipal Drains; That staff be directed to further define a proposed Stormwater Utility including refinement of the operations and maintenance plan as required by the CLI-ECA, hiring a consultant to prepare a financial plan for stormwater operations and developing an enhanced public education program; 5 And that staff be directed to report back to Council in 2025.

That report RPT-229-24 – County of Brant Climate Action Plan – Progress Update #1, be received as information; And that staff be directed to finalize the 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, and present it for Council approval in advance of the provincial deadline of July 1, 2024.

That RPT-297-24 - Overview of Downtown Paris Redevelopment and Implementation of Downtown Paris Master Plan – Progress Update #1, be received as information.

1. THAT Report RPT-0196-24 – Attainable and Affordable Housing Update be received as information; 6 2. THAT upon project completion, the County of Brant’s contribution towards the cost of the Trillium Way Phase 2 project located at 174 Trillium Way at an estimated cost of $11,467,000 be paid to the City of Brantford, to be funded from Development Charges, Reserve Funds and Debenture; AND THAT the final breakdown of these allocations be

That the following clause be included as an addition: That staff be directed to proceed with option 2 – enhancement / update to existing County of Brant programs – continue deferrals.

That Staff Report RPT-0286-24 “Tax Deferral Policies” be received as information; And that staff be directed to proceed with option 2 – enhancement / update to existing County of Brant programs – continue deferrals.

That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee convene In Camera to discuss "Verbal Update S. 239.2 (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (Brant County Health Unit) - Councillor Bell".