County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for September 26, 2023, including moving item 10.1 to be heard immediately following 4.2 and adding two items under new business, be approved.

That the delegation from Rickie St. Paul be

That the delegation from Sue Morton, Sherri Barna, and Heidi Gorter, from the Paris and District Chamber of Commerce and the St. George Business Association be

Whereas in order to be eligible for a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Brant Eats Food and Drink Event must be declared a "Municipally Significant Event"; And Whereas Brant Eats Food and Drink Events stands to be a municipally significant event in terms of its tourism contribution to the community; That Brant Eats Food and Drink Event scheduled for October 27, 2023 at the Gaukel Community Centre be declared a municipally significant event for the purposes of obtaining a special occasion permit.

That the delegation from Ed Solak be received as information and

That the delegation from Cameron Johnston from Millard Chartered Professional Accounts be allotted time in excess of the 10-minute time limit.

That the report to the Members of County of Brant Council and the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2022 be received as information.

That the Brant Municipal Enterprises Annual Report 2022 be received as presented; And that the Brant Municipal Enterprises Annual Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 be received as presented.

That the County of Brant Special Council minutes of July 18 and Council minutes of July 25 and September 12, 2023 be approved.

That the following items be received as information: 4. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- July 5, 2023 5. Paris BIA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2023 6. City of Toronto Resolution RE: City Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 7. The Corporation of the Municipality of St. Charles Resolution RE: Homelessness 8. Grand River Conservation Authority- Summary of General Members Meeting- August 25, 2023 9. The Corporation of the Township of Emo Resolution RE: Black Ash Tree Classification as Endangered Species 10. John Noble Home Committee of Management Meeting Minutes- June 14, 2023

Whereas the Canadian livable wage for the Brant—Niagara—Haldimand—Norfolk Region, two years ago was determined to be $19.80. This was $6000 above the annual income of a minimum wage employee; and Whereas County of Brant residents on programs such as Ontario Works, receive targeted fixed monthly incomes of $733, and ODSP recipients receive $1376; and Whereas at the current Ontario minimum wage rate, a person working 37.5 hours per week will earn approximately $2,500 monthly (before tax); and Whereas the median rent for one bedroom in the County of Brant as of 2022 was $1143.90 a month, and the County of Brant does not have current AMR for September 2023; and Whereas rent is considered affordable, when it is less than 30% of income. In the County of Brant, rent is approximately 156% of Ontario Works, 83.13% of Ontario Disability Support Services, 45% of minimum wage full-time (before tax), and 90% of minimum wage part time; and Whereas an annual 2.5% allowable rent increase can be combined with an additional 3- 6.5% capital investment increase, raising the cost of rental housing another minimum of $110 monthly; and Whereas the recent report by the County of Brant Policy Planning and Corporate Strategy departments determined that the County of Brant has serious shortfalls in both affordable and attainable housing supply; Therefore be it resolved the County of Brant supports the resolution shared by the Town of Grimsby; and Be it further resolved that The County of Brant circulat

Whereas, all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; Whereas, municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; Whereas, several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; Whereas, these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; Whereas, municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of council member behaviour; Whereas, municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct; Now, therefore be it resolved that the County of Brant supports the call of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments; Also be it resolved that the legislation encompass the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s recommendations for: • Updating municipal Codes of Conduct to account for workplace safety and harassment • Creating a flexible administrative penalty regime, adapted to the local economic and financial circumstances of municipalities across Ontario • Increasing training of municipal Integrity Commissioners to enhance consistency of investigations and recommendations across the province • Allowing munic

WHEREAS Canada must spend what it takes to confront the climate emergency, and there is an urgent need for Canada to spend more on climate infrastructure that would drive down GHGs and hasten the transition off fossil fuels; and WHEREAS Canada needs to make an audacious and hopeful offer to those workers and communities whose employment and economic security is currently tied to the fossil fuel industry (and to a lesser extent the auto, steel, concrete, and agriculture industries, etc., all of which face substantial transition challenges), and to Indigenous communities on the frontlines of fossil fuel extraction; and WHEREAS the federal government has introduced a Sustainable Jobs Act, but this Act needs to be paired with and backed-up by a substantial investment in the jobs of the future; and WHEREAS much of the climate infrastructure needed will come under provincial, municipal and Indigenous jurisdiction (renewable energy, grid upgrades, public transit, zero-emission housing, etc.), and training comes under provincial jurisdiction, but it is the federal government that has the greatest capacity to pay; and WHEREAS a new federal Climate Emergency Just Transition Transfer (JTT) specifically linked to funding climate infrastructure projects that would create hundreds of thousands of jobs, along with training and apprenticeships programs for workers and those leaving the oil and gas industry –– would be a transformative program that signals that Canada is indeed entering emerg

That item 7.2.3 be received as information.

That the Grants Ad Hoc Committee report of September 5, 2023 be approved.

That the Policy Development Committee Report of September 5, 2023 be approved.

That the Paramedic Services Committee Report of September 11 and September 18, 2023 be approved.

That the Planning and Development Committee report of September 12, 2023 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee report of September 19, 2023 be approved.

That James B. Georgeff be appointed as a Hearing Officer for the County of Brant in accordance with the Screening Officer and Hearing Officer By-law to adjudicate appeals under the County of Brant Administrative Penalties System; And that a by-law to confirm this appointment be

That RPT 0427-23, Accepting Bids from JB Landscape Construction be received and approved; And that any future submissions for projects or works in the County of Brant through a transparent purchasing policy be accepted from JB Landscape Construction.

Whereas Ron Eddy served County residents as Reeve of the Township of South Dumfries and Warden of the County of Brant over sixteen (16) years and as a Member of Provincial Parliament; And Whereas Ron Eddy served as Mayor for the County of Brant, since its amalgamation in 1998 until 2018, representing the County’s interests in various local and provincial organizations; And Whereas, as Mayor, Ron Eddy was integral to the administration of and building a foundation for the County as a single tier municipality, bringing the former townships together as a “community of communities”, promoting growth and prosperity and advocating for agriculture as a key local economic driver; Therefore, that staff be directed to investigate commemorative naming options (such as parks or buildings) and report back to Council with options.

That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (departmental staffing) and litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality or board (234 Cockshutt Road).

That the full-time position of Aquatics and Active Living Coordinator be approved effective immediately, to be funded from the current operating budget, and that funding for this position be included in the 2024 operating budget; And that the position of Property Maintenance Coordinator, Russell Heights, change position status from part-time to full-time, effective October 1, 2023, to be funded from the current operating budget and included in the 2024 operating budget.

That the following by-laws now be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 97-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Regulate the County of Brant Fire Department and to Repeal and Replace By-law 190-96 2. By-law Number 98-23- Being a By-law to Authorize an Amendment to the Shareholders Declaration Relating to the Principles of Governance and Other Fundamental Principles and Policies of Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. 3. By-law Number 99-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committees (Paris & District Chamber of Commerce and Joint City-County Shared Services Committee) 4. By-law Number 100-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Offices (Spina) and to Amend By-laws 52-23 and 11-22 (Rigolo, Whittaker) County of Brant Council Minutes Page 28 Tuesday, September 26, 2023 5. By-law Number 101-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law Number 70-21- The Good Forestry Practices By-law 6. By-law Number 102-23- Being a By-law to Repeal and Replace By-law Number 223- 02- To Regulate Open Air Burning 7. By-law Number 103-23- Being a By-law to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for the County of Brant 8. By-law Number 104-23- Being a By-law to Amend Traffic By-law 185-05 9. By-law Number 105-23- Being a By-law to Amend Parking By-law 4-19 10. By-law Number 106-23- Being a By-law to Appoint James B. Georgeff as a Hearing Officer 11. By-law Number 107-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council

That the following by-laws now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 97-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Regulate the County of Brant Fire Department and to Repeal and Replace By-law 190-96 2. By-law Number 98-23- Being a By-law to Authorize an Amendment to the Shareholders Declaration Relating to the Principles of Governance and Other Fundamental Principles and Policies of Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. 3. By-law Number 99-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committees (Paris & District Chamber of Commerce and Joint City-County Shared Services Committee) 4. By-law Number 100-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Offices (Spina) and to Amend By-laws 52-23 and 11-22 (Rigolo, Whittaker) 5. By-law Number 101-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law Number 70-21- The Good Forestry Practices By-law 6. By-law Number 102-23- Being a By-law to Repeal and Replace By-law Number 223- 02- To Regulate Open Air Burning 7. By-law Number 103-23- Being a By-law to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for the County of Brant County of Brant Council Minutes Page 29 Tuesday, September 26, 2023 8. By-law Number 104-23- Being a By-law to Amend Traffic By-law 185-05 9. By-law Number 105-23- Being a By-law to Amend Parking By-law 4-19 10. By-law Number 106-23- Being a By-law to Appoint James B. Georgeff as a Hearing Officer 11. By-law Number 107-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council

That the following by-laws now be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 97-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Regulate the County of Brant Fire Department and to Repeal and Replace By-law 190-96 2. By-law Number 98-23- Being a By-law to Authorize an Amendment to the Shareholders Declaration Relating to the Principles of Governance and Other Fundamental Principles and Policies of Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. 3. By-law Number 99-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committees (Paris & District Chamber of Commerce and Joint City-County Shared Services Committee) 4. By-law Number 100-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Offices (Spina) and to Amend By-laws 52-23 and 11-22 (Rigolo, Whittaker) 5. By-law Number 101-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law Number 70-21- The Good Forestry Practices By-law 6. By-law Number 102-23- Being a By-law to Repeal and Replace By-law Number 223- 02- To Regulate Open Air Burning 7. By-law Number 103-23- Being a By-law to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for the County of Brant 8. By-law Number 104-23- Being a By-law to Amend Traffic By-law 185-05 9. By-law Number 105-23- Being a By-law to Amend Parking By-law 4-19 10. By-law Number 106-23- Being a By-law to Appoint James B. Georgeff as a Hearing Officer 11. By-law Number 107-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council