County of Brant Council

That section 9(c) of the County of Brant’s Procedural By-law be waived to allow for:  Statement from a Coalition of Municipal & Regional Councillors on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Clear Encampments to be added under ‘Resolutions’; and,  RPT-0530-24 - 2024 Market Compensation Survey to be added under ‘In Camera’  Update on the Merger of the Health Unit under "New Business" And that revised the agenda for the December 3, 2024, County of Brant Council meeting be approved.

That the County of Brant Council Minutes of November 12, 2024, be approved.

THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA22-24 received by Matt Reniers & Associates, on behalf of Kelley Vandenberg, Owner of the lands legally described as Part of Lot 1 Concession 4, Geographic Township of St. George, County of Brant, municipally known as 304 East River Road, County of Brant, proposing to amend the Rural Residential-53 (RR-53) zone from Rural Residential (RR-53) to Rural Residential (RR), be APPROVED. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application is consistent with the PPS, 2024, conforms to the County’s Official Plan, 2012, is appropriate for the subject lands and is compatible with the surrounding area. b. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application meets the intent of the Minimum Distance Separation Document, 2017.

That Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA12-24-KD & Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (PS1-24-KD) from J.H. Cohoon Engineering Limited c/o Bob Philips and The Angrish Group c/o Ruchika Angrish on behalf of Haley Elevator Inc. c/o Micheal Haley, applicant/ owner of CONCESSION 13 PART LOT 1 to 3, REGISTERED PLAN 2R1765 PART 1, County of Brant, in the geographic Former Township of Burford, municipally known as 29 Thirteenth Concession Road proposes to change the zoning on the subject lands from ‘Special Exception Holding Suburban Residential (h-33-SR)’ to the ‘Suburban Residential ‘SR’, and ‘Open Space (OS1)’ zones to facilitate the creation of 77 single detached lots, a park block, storm water management block and multiple walkway blocks, BE DEFFERED, at the applicants request until February 2025. AND THAT the reason(s) for Deferral are as follows: The applicant’s request additional time to work through issues related to the technical studies, primary being the following:  Hydrogeological assessment report (Full report was not submitted to staff in the revised Oct 18th submission)  Traffic Impact Study  Stormwater Management  Final design elements requiring modifications

That the Agricultural Advisory Committee Report of November 25, 2024, be approved.

Whereas mayors from several Ontario municipalities have recently petitioned the Premier of Ontario to invoke the notwithstanding clause in relation to proposed measures addressing mental health, addiction, and homelessness; And whereas the notwithstanding clause is designed to suspend the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; And whereas the Charter is intended to protect the fundamental rights of all Canadian citizens, without exception; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, December 3, 2024 And whereas Section 7 of the Charter guarantees everyone the right to life, liberty, and security of the person, and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice; And whereas the application of Section 7 of the Charter to issues concerning encampments and individuals living in temporary shelters was affirmed in the decision of Justice Valente in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Persons Unknown and to be Ascertained, 2023 ONSC 670; And whereas individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders are among the most vulnerable members of our society, deserving of protection and support rather than further marginalization; Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The County of Brant strongly opposes the use of the notwithstanding clause by the Government of Ontario in connection with any legislation that would facilitate the eviction or displacement of encampment r

That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss RPT-0530-24-S.239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (2024 Market Compensation Survey) - K. Dropko at 7:25p.m.

That Brant County Council reconvene in Open Session at 7:50 p.m.

That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 118-24, being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs and Schedule J - Speed Limits). 2. By-law Number 121-24, being a By-law to further amend by-law number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (304 East River Road). 3. By-law Number 122-24, 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: County of Brant Council Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, December 3, 2024 1. By-law Number 118-24, being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs and Schedule J - Speed Limits). 2. By-law Number 121-24, being a By-law to further amend by-law number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (304 East River Road). 3. By-law Number 122-24, 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 118-24, being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs and Schedule J - Speed Limits). 2. By-law Number 121-24, being a By-law to further amend by-law number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (304 East River Road). 3. By-law Number 122-24, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.