County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum of September 24, 2024 be approved, as amended.

That the delegation from Darryl Lee, BME Annual Report and Financial Statements, be received as information.

That the 2023 BME financial statements be approved.

That the BME annual general meeting be closed.

That the delegation Edith Stone re: Cemetery Advisory Committee, be received as information.

That the delegation Mark Glover - Request for Street Renaming, be received as information and

That the delegation Heather Keam - Burford Optimist Club - County of Brant Community Partnership Policy, be received as information and

That the delegation Brenda Yeomans - Optimist Club of Scotland and District - County of Brant Community Partnership Policy, be received as information and

That the delegation Warren Roy Bell - Burford Lions Club - Charging of County of Brant Facilities, be received as information and

That the request to delegate from Courtney Boyd re: RPT–0412–24 ZBA15-24-DN 123 Middle Townline Road - D. Namisniak, be granted.

That the request to delegate from Ella Haley re: Langford Conservancy, be granted.

That the delegation Ella Haley re: Langford Conservancy, be received as information.

That the request to delegate from Edith Stone re: Tourism Advisory Committee, be granted.

That the delegation Edith Stone re: Tourism Advisory Committee be received as information.

That the following minutes from previous meetings be approved: 1. County of Brant Special Council Minutes of July 23, 2024 2. County of Brant Council Minutes of July 23, 2024 3. County of Brant Council Minutes of July 30, 2024 4. County of Brant Council Minutes of September 10, 2024

That the “Report on Closed Meeting Investigation 2024-01” from Aird & Berlis LLP, dated September 4, 2024 be received as information; And that having considered the recommendations contained therein, Council direct that the following be undertaken to address the report: 1. For any In Camera session either by Council or Standing Committee, the Clerk or designate will be asked to read the motion to ensure that all members, staff, public in attendance as well as anyone following the stream are aware of the exception and general nature of discussions to be held in Closed Session; and 2. A module will be added to the Council Orientation / Education Session program, attended by Members of Council, Senior Administration and the Council Services Division, to explain in greater detail the Open Meeting provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 and to provide further information on best practices.

That the following items be received as information:  Office of the Integrity Commissioner - Report - Complaint 1010-24 - Acri v. Bailey  Ministry of Natural Resources - Launch of Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program Funding  City of Brantford - Support for the Decision of the Ontario Energy Board to End the Gas Pipeline Subsidy  City of Brantford - Council Resolution - Municipal Codes of Conduct - August 27, 2024  Paris BIA - Board Meeting Minutes - August 14, 2024  Grand River Conservation Authority - Summary of the General Membership Meeting – August 23, 2024  Grand River Conservation Authority - General Membership Attendance  Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Board Minutes of July 3, 2024 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, September 24, 2024  Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Notice of Strategies Consultation  Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Municipal Workforce Development Project Roadmap  Ontario Energy Board Notice - Enbridge Gas Inc. Disposition of Deferral and Variance Accounts  Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation - Thank You for 2024 Grant

That the Policy Development Report of September 4, 2024, be approved.

Whereas, County of Brant By-law #19-23 being a By-law “To regulate the supply, sale and use of fireworks in the County of Brant” came into force and effect on April 1st, 2023; And whereas, as part of good practice, municipal by-laws are reviewed periodically to update policies and to ensure effective administration and implementation; And whereas, the inclusion of other holidays to the list of Permitted Days has been considered based on the requests from the public and in keeping with the County’s commitment to equity diversity and inclusion; That Report RPT-174-24 “Fireworks By-law Amendment” be received; and That the By-law be amended to include and define “Diwali” as “the day during the Indian festival of lights where fireworks will be permitted, the day of which will be confirmed by the Chief Fire Official and posted on the County of Brant website.”; and That Lunar New Year be included and defined as “the first day of the lunar calendar and for greater certainty shall include the Chinese New Year, the day of which will be confirmed by the Chief Fire Official and posted on the County of Brant website.”; and That the By-law be amended to include the day of Diwali and the day of the Lunar New Year to the revised definition of “Permitted Days” to discharge Family Fireworks; and That the term “Permitted Days” be used in section 6.5 to replace Victoria Day and Canada Day, which will allow the sale of Fireworks on the updated permitted days and the six (6) calendar days precedin

Whereas the County of Brant has a total of 20 Committees including Standing, Advisory, Special, Independent and Joint; And Whereas the County of Brant Council members represent the County of Brant on seven (7) Boards; And Whereas the County of Brant acknowledges that the number of Committees served an important function when staff resources were limited; and a multitude of ways exist to effectively engage the public; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 12 Tuesday, September 24, 2024 And Whereas the Chief Administrative Officer requested a review of nine (9) advisory and special committees including: - Accessibility Advisory Committee - Agricultural Advisory Committee - Biggar’s Lane Landfill Advisory Committee - Brant Connects Special Committee - Brant Heritage Advisory Committee - Cemetery Advisory Committee - Community Improvement Plan Advisory Committee - Sports Hall of Fame Special Committee and - Tourism Advisory Committee And that as a result of the review, Council direct staff to dissolve the following Committees based on the availability of staff expertise, the availability to engage the public in a number of new formats and to improve overall operational efficiency: - Brant Connects Special Committee at the end of the current term of Council, or upon successful completion of the Provincial ICON Program - Cemetery Advisory Committee by December 31, 2024 - Community Improvement Plan Advisory Committee by December 31, 2024 - Tourism Advisory Committee by December 31, 2

That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of September 17, 2024, be approved.

That the Paramedic Services Committee Report of September 11, 2024, be approved.

That the Paramedic Services Committee report of September 18, 2024 be approved; And that the Paramedic Services draft 2025 Operating Budget with total expenditures of $18,892,458, Net Levy of $10,684,258, City of Brantford Net Levy of $7,714,034 and County of Brant Net Levy of $2,970,224 be forwarded to City of Brantford Councils as the Draft Budget approved by the Paramedic Services Committee for comments and consideration

That Council receive RPT-0411-24 North Paris Fire Station Concept for information; That the concept design for the North Paris Fire Station be approved at an updated estimated project cost of $7 million dollars; And that Council direct staff to proceed with construction drawings and pre- qualification of contractors for the project.

That CPS-RFP-24-03 Architectural Design Services for the Brant Sports Complex Expansion be awarded to MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Inc. at a cost total of $1,950,000 plus HST; And THAT staff also recommend that the County prepare an application through Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for consideration by the Province.

That COR-RFP-24-02 Request for Proposal for On-Demand, Technology-Based, Ride-Share Public Transportation Services for Years 2025 to 2027 be awarded to River North Transit, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Via Transportation, Inc., (“Via Transportation”) for the bid price (excluding HST) of $1,139,100.00 for the year 2025, $1,173,273.00 for the year 2026, and $1,208,471.19 for the year 2027; And that, on an annual basis, staff be authorized to renew the contract for on- demand, technology-based, ride-share public transportation services with Via Transportation for the years 2028, 2029 and 2030, pending Council’s budget approval.

That Telecommunication Tower Application CT1-24-HH from Forbes Bros Limited c/o Sarah Duncan, on behalf of, Willem Vos and Trientje Henderika Vos, Applicants/ Owners of Part of Lot 19, Concession 2, County of Brant, in the former geographic township of South Dumfries, located at 519 German School Road proposing a 45- metre (147.63 ft) light-duty self-supported tower with transmitting and receiving antennas and radio equipment, situated within a 3 m x 3 m area, be received; And that the Clerk be directed to inform Forbes Bros Limited: a. That Forbes Bros Limited has completed consultation with the County of Brant and the public, A minimum Stage 1 Archeological Study is to be conducted on the site; and County of Brant Council Minutes Page 20 Tuesday, September 24, 2024 b. THAT the Telecommunication Tower as proposed at 519 German School Road is in accordance with Section 4.iii – ‘Preferred Location Guidelines’ of the ‘Communication Tower and Communication Antenna Preferred Location Protocol (2020)’.

That Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA15-24-DN received from Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon, Agent on behalf of Robert and Dianne Geier, Owner of lands legally described as Concession 12, Part of Lot 13, in the geographic former Township of Burford, municipally known as 123 Middle Townline Road, County of Brant proposing to amend the zoning on a portion of the subject land from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural-Special Exception-9 (A-9) to prohibit a dwelling unit as a permitted use, to satisfy a condition of related Consent Application B3-24-ES, conditionally approved on May 17, 2024, to sever a farm surplus dwelling, be approved; And that the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The Application is consistent and maintains the intent of applicable policies permitting theseverance of a surplus farm dwelling. b. The Application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the intent ofthe Zoning By-Law. c. The Application is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater GoldenHorseshoe and consistency with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement.

Whereas the Fire Services Division’s funding for the replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus was approved as part of the 2024 County Capital Budget; And whereas this equipment is essential for the health and safety of fire personnel; That Request for Quotations Number: 2024-44, Contract Number 032620 for Group Purchasing Organization Purchase for Supply and Delivery of Scott Safety Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Accessories be awarded to Motion Canada, for the purchase of 145 SCBA Air-Packs, 220 SCBA Face Pieces, 280 Snaplock valves and 10 SCBA RIT Packs in the amount of $1,616,340 be approved. And that $1,465,000 be funded from capital project FRE076, $29,986 be funded from the Fire Capital reserve, and $121,354 from Development Charges.

That the communication from Jay Warden re: UTM IGNITE Sponsorship be received as information.

That the communication from County of Brant Chamber of Commerce requesting that Brant Eats be declared a Municipally Significant Event, be approved.

That the communication from the Brant Community Healthcare System re: ReImagine BCHS Committee be received; And that Mayor Bailey be appointed as the representative from County of Brant Council.

That the communication Barry Field re: SWIFT 1.0 Construction Complete, be received as information.

That the motion, SCOR EDC Resolution for Southwest Community Transit, be introduced dispensing notice.

Whereas the County of Brant, Middlesex County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Norfolk County, Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Grey County, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, and Wellington County have successful utilized government funding to create and sustain local community transit through Southwest Community Transit; and Whereas 85,000 riders have utilized the Southwest Community Transit services in the first have of 2024 alone, demonstrating significant community reliance on these services; and Where as the economic impact of this transit system is estimated to be $748,800,000 annually, largely due to its role in providing transportation to employment opportunities; and Whereas the current funding for this critical small urban and rural inter-community transit service is set to expire in March 2025, putting the sustainability of the service at risk: Therefore be it resolved that County of Brant council urges the provincial government to continue funding Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025 to ensure the ongoing viability of this essential service for small urban and rural Ontario Be it further resolved that this resolution be circulated to the County of Brant, Elgin County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Oxford County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, Wellington County, Bruce

That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss:  RPT-0395-24- S.239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation and (f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (OLT Appeal 1760 Colborne Street East) - R. Welchman  RPT-0442-24- S.239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Staffing Update) - H. Boyd  S. 239(2)(b) - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Staff Development) - A. Newton.

That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 85-24, Being a By-law to repeal and replace the By-law Enforcement Policy (2008) and Zoning Enforcement Policy (2017) with the 2024 Enforcement Policy an Appendix "A" By-law Service Level / Priority Matrix. 2. By-law Number 86-24, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 19-23 to regulate the sale, supply, and use of Fireworks in the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 87-24, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 82-22 (Site Alteration). 4. By-law Number 88-24, Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 58-22. 5. By-law Number 89-24, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 4-22 (Building By-law respecting permits and related matters - housekeeping amendments). 6. By-law Number 90-24, Being a By-law to provide for the collection of costs of repairs and maintenance of municipal drainage works in the County of Brant. 7. By-law Number 91-24, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 73-22, the Delegation of Authority By-law (Solid Waste Collection Limits). 8. By-law Number 92-24, Being a By-law to provide for the final cost levy of the Harley Drain 2024. 9. By-law Number 93-24, Being a By-law to Permanently Close an Unopened Road Allowance between Lots 12 and 13, geographic Township of Burford. 10. By-law Number 94-24, Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By- law (47 Whitlaw Way). 11. By-law Number 95-24, Being a By-law to Impose a Special Annual Drainage Rates upon land in respect of which money i

That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 85-24, Being a By-law to repeal and replace the By-law Enforcement Policy (2008) and Zoning Enforcement Policy (2017) with the 2024 Enforcement Policy an Appendix "A" By-law Service Level / Priority Matrix. 2. By-law Number 86-24, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 19-23 to regulate the sale, supply, and use of Fireworks in the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 87-24, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 82-22 (Site Alteration). 4. By-law Number 88-24, Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 58-22. 5. By-law Number 89-24, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 4-22 (Building By-law respecting permits and related matters - housekeeping amendments). 6. By-law Number 90-24, Being a By-law to provide for the collection of costs of repairs and maintenance of municipal drainage works in the County of Brant. 7. By-law Number 91-24, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 73-22, the Delegation of Authority By-law (Solid Waste Collection Limits). 8. By-law Number 92-24, Being a By-law to provide for the final cost levy of the Harley Drain 2024. 9. By-law Number 93-24, Being a By-law to Permanently Close an Unopened Road Allowance between Lots 12 and 13, geographic Township of Burford. 10. By-law Number 94-24, Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By- law (47 Whitlaw Way). 11. By-law Number 95-24, Being a By-law to Impose a Special Annual Drainage R

That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 57-24, Being a By-law to Provide for Drainage Works in the County of Brant (Third Concession Municipal Drain). 2. By-law Number 75-24, Being a By-law to Provide for Drainage Works in the County of Brant (Bishopsgate Municipal Drain). 3. By-law Number 85-24, Being a By-law to repeal and replace the By-law Enforcement Policy (2008) and Zoning Enforcement Policy (2017) with the 2024 Enforcement Policy an Appendix "A" By-law Service Level / Priority Matrix. 4. By-law Number 86-24, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 19-23 to regulate the sale, supply, and use of Fireworks in the County of Brant. 5. By-law Number 87-24, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 82-22 (Site Alteration). 6. By-law Number 88-24, Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 58-22. 7. By-law Number 89-24, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 4-22 (Building By-law respecting permits and related matters - housekeeping amendments). 8. By-law Number 90-24, Being a By-law to provide for the collection of costs of repairs and maintenance of municipal drainage works in the County of Brant. 9. By-law Number 91-24, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 73-22, the Delegation of Authority By-law (Solid Waste Collection Limits). 10. By-law Number 92-24, Being a By-law to provide for the final cost levy of the Harley Drain 2024. 11. By-law Number 93-24, Being a By-law to Permanently Close an Unopened Road All