County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for November 26, 2024, be approved.

That the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Aura Poddar and Shailesh Poddar regarding a proposal for an Artisan Market as information; And further that the County of Brant Council refer the proposal for an Artisan Market to staff for a report.

That the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Christine McCallum, Kailie Mitchell, and Patti Mitchell regarding the Summer 2025 Special Olympics Games as information.

That the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Molly Banerjei and Grace Christie regarding a proposal to declare December as Christian Heritage Month as information.

Whereas Canada was founded on the words of Psalm 72:8, "He shall have dominion also form sea to sea," acknowledging our nation's spiritual foundation; and Whereas the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognizes the supremacy of God, affirming the importance of faith in shaping our values; and Whereas Christianity, the largest and most ethnically diverse religion in Canada, has deeply influenced the principles of compassion, justice, and service that define our nation; and Whereas Christians, representing diverse backgrounds from all continents, have contributed significantly to Canada's spiritual and cultural heritage; and Whereas December is dedicated to celebrating Christmas, a holiday that embodies love, unity, and generosity; Now therefore be it resolved that December be proclaimed as Christian Heritage Month, honouring the enduring legacy of Christianity and its impact on the growth and values of Canada. Yes (3): Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman No (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, and Councillor Garneau

That the County of Brant Council receive the request from Glenn Neate for additional information about the Paris Optimist fence adjoining his property, and for information from the OLT, the Official Plan, land swaps, and property acquisitions relating to 80 Race Street as information.

That the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Kim Hutten regarding her support of the Climate Action Plan Draft as information.

That the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Chuck Beach regarding his support for the Climate change Action Plan as information; And further than an invitation to attend a BME meeting be extended to Chuck Beach.

That the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Tom Sitak regarding his support of the Climate Action Plan as information.

That the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Diana Chan McNally regarding a Statement from a Coalition of Municipal and Regional Councillors as information.

That the minutes from the County of Brant Council meeting of October 22, 2024 be approved.

That the 2025 Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule be approved as presented, subject to any amendments made by resolution of Council or special meetings at the call of the Mayor and/or Chair, as provided for in the Procedural By-law; And further that for the 2025 year-end holiday season, the County of Brant Municipal Administration Offices be closed on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at noon and reopen on Thursday January 2, 2026.

That the following items be received as information:  8.2.1 GRCA General Membership Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2024  8.2.2 GRCA General Membership Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2024  8.2.4 Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2024  8.2.5 City of Brantford - Memo to Social Services Committee Regarding Winter Sheltering Plan  8.2.6 County of Brant Public Library Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2024  8.2.7 JNH Committee of Management Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2024  8.2.8 JNH Committee of Management Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2024  8.2.9 Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc - Resolution in Support of Southwest Community Transit Services

That the following items be received as information:  8.2.3

1. Whereas the 2025 Brantford-Brant Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games will be hosted by the Brantford Police Service, Six Nations Police Service, and Brant Ontario Provincial Police from July 10 to July 13, 2025; And whereas in accordance with the 2025 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games sponsorship package, any monetary fees will be recognized as an “in kind” donation from the County of Brant and the City of Brantford; That RPT-0493-24 Request to Support the 2025 Brantford-Brant Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games be received; and That the request for EMS support at the Games be approved to include on site EMS services at the opening and closing ceremonies, as an “in kind” donation of $7,600 from the County of Brant and the City of Brantford; and That Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services endeavour to provide on site EMS services to the additional requested Game’s events, as resource capacity permits.

1. That RPT-0458-24 be received as information. And that the 2024 Accessible Design Standards be approved. 2. Whereas Council approved its Strategic Plan – “Our Future Brant” in September 2019; And Whereas following the commencement of the 2022-2026 term of County Council, it was resolved to undertake an update process to the existing Strategic Plan owing to the disruptions to business brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and a desire to maintain the priorities and directions contained in “Our Future Brant;” And Whereas County staff have undertaken an engagement process with the public, Council, and senior staff in support of this refresh process highlighting a slight shift in the importance of certain priorities while maintaining a consistent overall focus; Therefore, that staff report RPT-422-24 – Draft Strategic Plan Update be received as information; That staff be directed to incorporate comments received on the draft Strategic Plan, its Strategic Priorities, Objectives and Actions, and revise into a final draft to be presented prior to the end of 2024. 3. That report RPT-0233-024– Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) be received as information; That staff be directed to share the Climate Action Plan for Council and community feedback and bring forward the final plan for approval at the November 26 County of Brant Council meeting; And that staff be directed to prepare a decision package for the 2025 budget for an Climate Action Specialist to lead the implementation of the Clima

That the Government Relations Committee Minutes of November 14, 2024, be received as information.

1. That the delegation Melanie Mears - St. George Children's Center - Funding Request, be received as information; And that the funding request be

 Whereas the Roads Division has received various requests for 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 the following traffic restrictions are recommended as follows: That Traffic By-Law Number 182-05 be amended by installing the following proposed stop signs and speed limit regulations: 2. William Street at West River Street To implement into Schedule B, 4 Way Stop Signs, William Street – for eastbound direction as it intersects with West River Street

1. That Staff Report RPT-0527-24 “2025 Community Grants Program” be received as information; That $385,000 be included in the draft 2025 Budget for the 2025 Community Grants Program, subject to budget deliberations; That clarification be provided that when an organization receives an ongoing grant from the County, they are ineligible for further grants under the Operating Stream of the County Grants Program; That staff be directed to accumulate data on insurance coverage for grant requests for the 2025 Community Grants Program and report back to the Grants Ad Hoc Committee with findings; And that staff be directed to deliver the 2025 Community Grants program in cooperation with the Brant Community Foundation under the same criteria and format as 2024.

That the County of Brant County receive RPT-0531-24 - Main Branch Library Project Update as information.

That the County of Brant County receive RPT-0459-24 - Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2025-2029 as information; And further that the County of Brant County approve the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

Whereas the 2025 Brantford-Brant Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games will be hosted by the Brantford Police Service, Six Nations Police Service, and Brant Ontario Provincial Police from July 10 to July 13, 2025; And in accordance with the 2025 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games sponsorship package, any monetary fees be recognized as an in-kind donation from the County of Brant; And that interested County of Brant staff be permitted to volunteer for the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games where operationally feasible during regular working hours; And that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized to approve any supplementary expenses up to a limit of $15,000, as needed; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 19 Tuesday, November 26, 2024 And that RPT-0496-24 Request to Support the 2025 Brantford-Brant Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games be received; And that the request for County of Brant’s support at the Games be approved.

Whereas staff were directed to share the Climate Action Plan for Council and community feedback and bring forward the final plan for approval at the November 26 County of Brant Council meeting; That the County of Brant Council receive RPT-0518-024 - Climate Action Plan as information; And that the County of Brant Council approve and adopt the Climate Action Plan.

That the County of Brant Council receive RPT-0532-24 - 2025 ROMA Delegations as information; And that the Ministry of Education be added to the list; And further that Staff be directed to submit delegation requests on the items outlined in the report.

Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has made funding available through the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative; and Whereas the County of Brant Council has reinforced the importance of climate adaptation and set the goal of fostering resiliency to adapt and cope with the impacts of climate change within the Climate Action Plan (CAP); and Whereas the County of Brant is undertaking the “Building the Foundations for Climate Resilience” project which involves completing a series of initiatives to identify climate change related hazards and risks within the community, safeguard our buildings and infrastructure, create a data framework to better track the impacts of climate change, and build community and corporate capacity to advance climate change adaptation through collaboration and learning opportunities; and Whereas FCM will provide a grant of 70 percent of project costs up to a maximum of $70,000 through the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative and this work will be supported by the County through staff remuneration; and Whereas staff are required to forward a resolution of the County of Brant Council support towards these initiatives to FCM as part of the application process; Be it resolved that the County of Brant Council directs staff to apply for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative to deliver the “Building Foundations for Climate Resilience” project.

That the County of Brant Council receive RPT-0529-24 - Funding Request from Brantford Police, as information; And further that the funding request be

That Brant County Council convene In Camera at 8:59 p.m. to discuss: 14.1 Policy Development Committee In-Camera Report - November 5, 2024 14.2 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

That the County of Brant Council reconvened in Open Session at 10:26 p.m..

That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 117-24, being a By-law to Repeal By-law 33-24 and to Amend By-law 52-23 Being By-laws to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Pollock and Dietrich). 2. By-law Number 119-24, being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2025. 3. By-law Number 120-24, 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 117-24, being a By-law to Repeal By-law 33-24 and to Amend By-law 52-23 Being By-laws to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Pollock and Dietrich). 2. By-law Number 119-24, being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2025. 3. By-law Number 120-24, 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 117-24, being a By-law to Repeal By-law 33-24 and to Amend By-law 52-23 Being By-laws to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Pollock and Dietrich). 2. By-law Number 119-24, being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2025. 3. By-law Number 120-24, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.