Administration and Operations Committee

That the Administration and Operations Committee agenda for July 19, 2022 be approved as amended, with additions under ‘Other Business’.

That the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of June 21, 2022 be approved.

Whereas Section 78 of the Drainage Act is used by a municipality to appoint an engineer to prepare a report to upgrade an existing drain without the petition required by Section 4; And Whereas the Schofield Municipal Drain was last improved under a report prepared by John B. Dodd, O.L.S., dated February 26, 1968, and adopted by By- Law 1653 of the former Township of Burford; And Whereas the Schofield Municipal Drain is in need of repair and a landowner request for drain improvements has been received; Be it hereby resolved that in accordance with Section 78 of the Drainage Act, the County hereby appoints RJ Burnside & Associates Limited as the engineer to prepare a report for Council’s consideration in accordance with the requirements of the Drainage Act.

That OPS-RFT-22-12 Rest Acres Road Roundabout at Hutchings Road be awarded to Capital Paving Inc. for the bid price of $5,021,021.33 (excluding HST); And that additional funding of $925,000 be funded by a direct contribution from the developer(s); and also by debt to be repaid by development charges; and debt to be funded by property tax levy in the amount of $58,000.00.

That Community Improvement Plan application BUR-22-01 from the owner of 114 King Street, Burford, for signage improvements be approved to a maximum amount of $575; And that the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives be authorized to execute the Community Plan Agreement for BUR-22-01.

That Community Improvement Plan application STG-22-01 from the owner of 5 Beverly Street East, St. George, for façade improvements be approved to a maximum amount of $10,000; And that the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives be authorized to execute the Community Plan Agreement for STG-22-01.

That for the 2022 year-end holiday season, the County of Brant Municipal Administration Offices be closed all day on December 28, December 29 and December 30, 2022 and re-open on January 3, 2023.

That the following items be received as information: 7.2.1 Fire Prevention Activity Report – June, 2022. 7.2.2 RPT-0200-22 – Municipal Drinking Water Systems Regulatory and Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Quarterly Update. 7.2.3 St. George Drinking Water System Inspection Report 7.2.4 Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes – June 13, 2022. 7.2.5 Tourism Advisory Committee Minutes – July 7, 2022. 7.2.6 RPT-0262-22 – Municipal Election – Restricted Acts/“Lame Duck” Provisions.

That the following recommendation of the Brant Heritage Committee from its meeting on July 7, 2022 be approved: 1. Whereas the County of Brant Heritage Committee has received an application to alter a designated structure, being the Glen Morris Bridge; And Whereas the Heritage Committee is satisfied that the application is complete and supports the alterations in principle; That staff be directed to work with the applicant and a member of the County of Brant Heritage Committee to prepare a recommendation for Council’s consideration, as required by the Ontario Heritage Act and based on the collaboration between the Committee, the applicant and staff.

Whereas some residents residing on Elizabeth Avenue have expressed concerns with respect to motorists using Elizabeth Avenue as a cut through road at high rates of speed in order to avoid the use of the signalized intersection at Bishopsgate Road and King Street/Colborne Street West located in Burford; That Traffic By-Law Number 182-05, Schedule E – Prohibited Left Turn, be amended to prohibit the northbound left turns at the Elizabeth Avenue and Bishopsgate Road intersection in order to eliminate motorists from cutting through Elizabeth Avenue to avoid the signalized intersection at Bishopsgate Road and King Street/Colborne Street West, as this follows the guidelines of the May 23, 2019 approved Council report “CD-19-63 - Brant Safe Streets Speed Control and Road Safety Strategy”.

Whereas residents have expressed concerns with respect to eastbound vehicle delays and motorists using the eastbound lanes inappropriately at the signalized intersection of Grand River Street North and William Street, Paris; That an eastbound left turn arrow phase be implemented in order to allow the eastbound movement to clear while all other phases are required to stop at the signalized intersection of Grand River Street North at William Street; That an eastbound straight through/right turn lane be implemented at Grand River Street North and William Street; And that Parking By-Law Number 004-19, be amended by installing the following proposed parking restrictions, which follows the guidelines of the May 23, 2019 approved Council report “CD-19-63 – Brant Safe Streets Speed Control and Road Safety Strategy”: 1. William Street - Schedule 12, Parking Restricted - Accessible Parking Permit Only, from approximately 30 metres west of Grand River Street North to 36 metres west of Grand River Street North;

That the County of Brant renew the Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Program with Intact Public Entities Inc. for a one-year term commencing August 30, 2022, at the annual premium amount of $1,759,740.00, plus applicable taxes, subject to the receipt of the cyber premium; And that the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to execute all applicable renewal documents on behalf of The Corporation of the County of Brant.

Whereas the County of Brant Heritage Committee has received two (2) applications to alter properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; And Whereas one application has been received from the Federated Women’s Institute of Canada for proposed rehabilitation works to be completed on the roof of the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead, located at 359 Blue Lake Road, Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-Law 34-83 of the former Township of South Dumfries; And Whereas one application has been received from the County of Brant Operations Department for proposed rehabilitation works to be completed at the Stone Railway Bridge over Glen Morris Road East, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-Law 74-87 of the former Township of South Dumfries; And Whereas Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act requires that any alteration of a property designated under Section 29, where the alterations are likely to affect the property’s heritage attributes, shall receive Council’s consent to such an alteration in writing; And Whereas, both applications received for their respective proposed alterations have been reviewed by the County of Brant Heritage Committee, who has expressed their support for both projects. That the County of Brant consents to the application for the rehabilitation works of the Stone Railway Bridge over Glen Morris Road East and consent to th

That the Comprehensive Trails Master Plan for Barker’s Bush (Master Plan), dated May, 2022 be approved; And that the recommendations outlined in the Master Plan be brought forward to Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Committee and Council in the form of policies, business plans and/or budgetary decisions, as applicable and according to the timeline outlined in the Master Plan.

That staff be directed to prepare a proposed 2023 operating budget which: a. maintains the current level of service; and b. includes decision packages for any proposed increase or change in level of service; That staff be directed to prepare a proposed 2023 five-year capital forecast: a. to fund maintenance and/or replacement of existing assets/infrastructure; and b. to include decision packages for the purchase/construction of new assets; That in consideration of the current inflationary index, direction on a capital levy amount be

That the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project request for additional funding in the amount of $4,448,801, to incorporate a 40-bed addition, be approved, Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 8 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 to be funded through the issuance of debentures; And that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary Development Agreement with the Ministry of Long Term Care and the City of Brantford.

Whereas fees and charges for all municipal services, including applications, licenses and permits are established through the Municipal Fees and Charges By-law; And Whereas additional recreation programs, facilities and services are offered to meet the needs of the Community; Be it therefore resolved that the following additions to the 2022 Municipal Fees and Charges By-law be approved: Hockey League $3,400.00 per team (tax included) Volleyball League $1,500.00 per team (tax included) Dodgeball League $305.00 per team (tax included) Basketball League $1,400.00 per team (tax included) Cainsville Community Centre – 15 Ewart Avenue: Community Hall:  Friday & Saturday Events – includes kitchen & patio - $550.00 each, plus HST;  Friday & Saturday SOP Events – includes kitchen & patio - $615.00 each, plus HST;  Friday & Saturday Events – ½ Hall - $275.00 each, plus HST;  Friday & Saturday SOP Events – ½ Hall - includes kitchen - $325.00 each, plus HST;  Sunday – Thursday Events – Main Function - $330.00 each, plus HST;  Sunday-Thursday Events – Main Function – ½ Hall - $165.00 each, plus HST;  General Use – Meetings, etc. - $36.80 per hour, plus HST;  Patio Only - $115.00 each, plus HST. Meeting Room:  Meeting Room - $30.00 per hour, plus HST;  Meeting Room - $152.25 per day, plus HST;  Meeting Room – Social Services Agencies (max 3 hours) - $40.00 per day, plus HST;  Kitchen Only (max 4 hours) - $60.00 each, plus HST.

That the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss the proposed dispositions of land by the municipality (RPT-0260-22 – Brant School Road and RPT-0264-22 – Ellis Avenue) and to conduct education training sessions on the Development Process and Rural Settlement Area Boundaries in the Draft New Official Plan.