Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (26 motions)
24 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for November 23, 2021 be approved, with an amendment to the order of business to have Item 9.2 moved for consideration following the In Camera - Confidential session.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the presentation regarding Conversion Therapy: Risks and Harms be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the presentation from the John Noble Home be received as information; And that the County of Brant supports the application for 20 new additional resident beds through the addition of a second floor to the John Noble Home New Build.
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Carried
That the County of Brant expresses its appreciation to the Administration and Staff of the John Noble Home in its achieving the highest standard of certification of "exemplary".
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the presentation regarding the redevelopment of 3 Yeo Street be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the presentation from MHBC Planning and Lafarge Canada Inc. regarding 1044 Colborne Street West be
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Bell
Referred
That the County of Brant minutes of October 26, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following consent items be received as information: 1. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes - November 10, 2021. 2. Police Services Board Minutes - October 19, 2021. 3. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Minutes - October 6, 2021. 4. Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board - Notice of Proposed Amendment to Education Development Charges By-law. 5. City of Brantford - Resolution Re: Indigenous Affairs Officer Position. 6. County of Brant Public Library Board of Directors Minutes - September 22, 2021. 7. Grand River Conservation Authority - Summary of General Membership Meeting - October 22, 2021 and 2022 Meeting Dates.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That Recommendations 1, 2 and 4 of the Planning and Development Committee report of November 2, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That Recommendation 3 of the Planning and Development Committee report of November 2, 2021 to deny the application, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Defeated
That Application OPA1-21/KD & ZBA5/21/KD from MHBC, agent, on behalf of Lafarge Canada Inc. applicant and owner of Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, County of Brant, in the geographic Township of Brantford, located at 1044 Colborne Street West, proposing to change the Official Plan land use designation from Agricultural to Resource and change the zoning on the subject lands from Agricultural Zone (A) to Resource Extraction (EX) to permit the extension of an aggregate pit, be approved. THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The application is consistent with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity to the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-Law. The application further includes all of the information and studies required by the Aggregate Resources Act Provincial Standards.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee report of November 9, 2021.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of November 16, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the Paramedic Services Committee minutes of November 16, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
1. That the 2022 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. 2. That the Inaugural Council Meeting for 2022 – 2026 Term of Council be scheduled for November 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. at a location to be determined in consultation with the Mayor and the Clerk; And that the County of Brant Procedural By-law be amended to reflect the legislated change in the Term of Council and adjusting the inaugural meeting date to the first Tuesday following the new Term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
Whereas the 2022 capital budget includes a replacement pumper apparatus for the Paris Fire station (Unit 312); And Whereas current market conditions are causing significant supply chain issues and anticipated price increases that will affect the acquisition of fire apparatus in a timely and cost effective manner; And Whereas Dependable Emergency Vehicles has a pumper truck apparatus currently available that will meet the requirements of the County of Brant Fire Services; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 12 Tuesday, November 23, 2021 And Whereas by-law 45-13, County of Brant Purchasing Policy outlines the requirements for procurement of goods and services; That the General Manager of Community and Protective Services be permitted to directly negotiate the acquisition of a pumper truck with Dependable Emergency Vehicles to a maximum purchase price of $660,000; That the purchase costs of the apparatus be funded through the County’s contingency reserve; And that the amount expensed on the pumper apparatus be returned to the County’s contingency reserve fund, following the approval of the County’s 2022 budget, from the 2022 capital levy.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Carried
Whereas Lansdowne Children‘s Centre [Lansdowne] provides local specialized services to over 3,000 children and youth living with physical, communications, and/or developmental disabilities; And Whereas growth of population and corresponding pediatric services has caused severe crowding of Lansdowne’s main site, causing delays for 2,000 children and youth, including Brant County residents, who are waiting for services; And Whereas the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) has acknowledged these pressures by the 2019 approval of functional planning support to allow Lansdowne to submit an updated Major Capital Business Case in 2020; And Whereas Lansdowne’s principal building cannot meet the future needs of the City of Brantford, the County of Brant, Norfolk County and Haldimand County, the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations; And Whereas Lansdowne has undertaken lengthy and considerable work pursuing alternative premises and added service sites to prevent families from facing delays accessing critical service but, the longer it must wait for a commitment of major capital approval, the longer children wait; And Whereas there is strong community support for Lansdowne operating in appropriate sized premises; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Therefore, be it resolved that Council request that the Government of Ontario immediately grant Stage 1 Planning approval for Lansdowne to progre
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That County of Brant Council express thanks to Heather Boyd as Clerk for the County of Brant and wish her well in her new role.
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the Paramedic Services Committee In Camera Report of November 17, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the following agreements with the City of Brantford for Shared Services be approved: 3. Paramedic Services Amending Agreement. 4. Provincial Offenses Act Court Administration and Prosecution Agreement. And that the by-laws to execute the respective agreements be presented for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following agreements with the City of Brantford for Shared Services be approved: 2. John Noble Home Amending Agreement And that the by-laws to execute the respective agreements be presented for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following agreements with the City of Brantford for Shared Services be approved: 1. Social Services Agreement And that the by-laws to execute the respective agreements be presented for Council's consideration. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 15 Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 122-21 to amend a street name in Phase 2 of the Grandville Subdivision, Paris. 2. By-law Number 123-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding Social Services. 3. By-law Number 124-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding the governance of the John Noble Home. 4. By-law Number 125-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding the provision of Prosecutorial Services. 5. By-law Number 126-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding Paramedic Services. 6. By-law Number 127-21 to establish fees and charges to be collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2022. 7. By-law Number 128-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Sawyer, 12 Maple Avenue South). 8. By-law Number 129-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (1778206 Ontario Inc., 65 Brant Road). 9. By-law Number 130-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime). 10. By-law Number 131-21 to confirm the proce
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 122-21 to amend a street name in Phase 2 of the Grandville Subdivision, Paris. 2. By-law Number 123-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding Social Services. 3. By-law Number 124-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding the governance of the John Noble Home. 4. By-law Number 125-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding the provision of Prosecutorial Services. 5. By-law Number 126-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding Paramedic Services. 6. By-law Number 127-21 to establish fees and charges to be collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2022. 7. By-law Number 128-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Sawyer, 12 Maple Avenue South). 8. By-law Number 129-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (1778206 Ontario Inc., 65 Brant Road). 9. By-law Number 130-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime). 10.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 122-21 to amend a street name in Phase 2 of the Grandville Subdivision, Paris. 2. By-law Number 123-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding Social Services. 3. By-law Number 124-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding the governance of the John Noble Home. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 17 Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4. By-law Number 125-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding the provision of Prosecutorial Services. 5. By-law Number 126-21 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Corporation of the City of Brantford regarding Paramedic Services. 6. By-law Number 127-21 to establish fees and charges to be collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2022. 7. By-law Number 128-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Sawyer, 12 Maple Avenue South). 8. By-law Number 129-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (1778206 Ontario Inc., 65 Brant Road). 9. By-law Number 130-21 to amend Parking By-law Numb
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Miller