County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for September 28, 2021 be approved, including an additional delegation from Chuck Beach regarding the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan.

Whereas the current significant infrastructure deficits of the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) have been identified by the Minister of Health appointed supervisor; And Whereas the current hospital capacity is functioning at or over capacity and will not meet the future needs of the City of Brantford, The County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation; And Whereas there is strong community support for the redevelopment of the BCHS; And Whereas the pre-capital submission for redevelopment of the BCHS has been signed off by Ontario Health and, in September 2020, staff with the Ministry of Health Capital Branch indicated they had no further questions regarding the submission, and were awaiting Government direction related to prioritization; Therefore, be it resolved that Council request that the Government of Ontario immediately grant permission to the BCHS to plan for the redevelopment of BCHS and to also provide the necessary funding to enable the Brant Community Health Care System to move forward with Stage 1 of planning for this critically important project.

That staff be directed to prepare a report in response to the proposals submitted by Mr. Volterman.

That the presentation from the Paris District Chamber of Commerce Regarding the 'Brant Connects' Broadband Strategy and Action Plan be

That the presentation from Chuck Beach regarding the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan be

That the County of Brant Council minutes of July 27, July 29, August 10 and September 14, 2021 be approved.

That the following consent items be received as information: 1. RPT-21-240 - Response to Delegation Re: Removal of Trees at 516 Brant Road. 2. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Site Plan Control Guidelines. 3. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Guidance on Submitting Requests for Minister 'Exceptions' Under the Conservation Authorities Act. 4. City of Brantford - Resolution Re: Year of the Garden 2022. 5. Brant Family and Children's Services / The Children's Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk - Status of Amalgamation Proposal. 6. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes - July 7, 2021. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, September 28, 2021 7. Police Services Board Minutes - July 20, 2021. 8. Paris Business Improvement Area Minutes - August 11, 2021. 9. Grand River Conservation Authority - General Membership Meeting - August 27, 2021. 10. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes - September 8, 2021.

That the Planning and Development Committee report of September 7, 2021 be approved.

That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee report of September 14, 2021 be approved.

That the Paramedic Services Committee report of September 15, 2021 be approved.

That Recommendations 1 - 9 and 11 - 14 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of September 21, 2021 be approved.

That Recommendation 10 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of September 21, 2021 be approved.

Whereas the County of Brant (County) has enacted a Development Charges Bylaw in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997 which requires the payment of a Development Charge for most new residential or non- residential buildings; And Whereas the County’s Development Charges Bylaw allows the development charges payable on a new residential dwelling to be waived if the property had a previous residential dwelling which had been demolished within a 5 year period; And Whereas this 5 year waiver period is an arbitrary figure and may not consider the unique variables of how an existing residential property is redeveloped; And Whereas, if Council feels extenuating circumstances apply to a property with regards to development charges owing, Council can issue a grant to the property owner equal to the amount of the Development charges; And Whereas the owners of the property at 19 County Highway 53 have applied and received a Building Permit to erect a new residence, replacing a previous residence which was removed prior to 2013, requiring the payment of Development Charges; And Whereas there are extenuating circumstances on why a new residence on this property was not reconstructed within a 5 year period after demolition, including the nature of the demolition which was a controlled burn conducted as a training exercise by County Fire Services which would not require a demolition permit, a transfer of ownership of the property, and the COVID-19 pandemic; Therefore, that a grant

Whereas Grand River Street North is a hub of activity for tourists from both local and non-local areas; And Whereas there is a desire to accommodate tourists with an accessible and centrally located public washroom; And Whereas the County of Brant’s Customer Service Office at 66 Grand River Street North is an ideal location for a public washroom for visitors to Downtown Paris; That COR-RFT-21-02 66 Grand River Street Public Washroom Addition be awarded to Hoskin Construction, the low bidder, for the bid price of $249,568.62 plus HST; That this project be funded from capital reserves; And that staff continue to seek external grant funding to offset the costs for this project.

That the County of Brant supports the resolution of the Town of Oakville requesting that the Province of Ontario address the underfunding of OHIP-insured eye care and enter into negotiations to fund these services.

Whereas the Year of the Garden celebrates the Centennial of Canada’s horticulture sector; And Whereas gardens and gardening contribute to the quality of life of our municipality and create safe and healthy places where people can come together; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 15 Tuesday, September 28, 2021 And Whereas gardens and gardening have helped us face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic; And Whereas the County of Brant is proud to have a rich tradition of horticultural excellence supported by several horticultural and gardening groups including the Paris, St. George and Glen Morris Horticultural Societies, The Downtown Paris BIA, The Burford Area Business Association, Parks and Recreation staff and the Equal Grounds Community Gardens Partnership And Whereas Communities in Bloom, in collaboration with the Canadian Garden Council, invites all municipalities to celebrate the Year of the Garden; Now therefore be it resolved that the County of Brant hereby proclaims 2022 as the "Year of the Garden" in celebration of the contribution of gardens and gardening to the development of our country, our municipality and the lives of our citizens in terms of health, quality of life and environmental challenges; And that the Saturday before Father’s Day, June 18 in 2022, be recognized as Garden Day in The County of Brant as a legacy of Canada’s Year of the Garden 2022.

Whereas a stormwater management pond is being constructed on private lands at 23 Cedar Street in Paris, which is only partially fenced; And Whereas the County of Brant is currently reconstructing Cedar Street, which has disrupted normal pedestrian patterns; And Whereas the current state of this newly constructed stormwater management pond represents a hazard to local residents due to recent rains and the unvegetated condition of the pond slopes, which is compounded by the construction activities on Cedar Street; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 16 Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Therefore that County staff be directed to install temporary safety fencing around the stormwater management pond at 23 Cedar Street; That this fencing be left in place until the pond slopes become fully vegetated and the road construction on Cedar Street is completed; And that the Solictor and Corporate Council be directed to prepare the necessary agreements to undertake this work.

That for the month of November, the Paris crosswalk be painted in honour of fallen Veterans. No Vote –

That the County of Brant convene In Camera to discuss the following items:  Proposed disposition of land by the municipality (delegation);  Proposed disposition of land by the municipality (In Camera Administration and Operations Committee Report);  Labour relations or employee negotiations matter (RPT-21-241 - Remuneration);  A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations (RPT- 21-252 - Cost Sharing).

That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 96-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Strik, 214 Brant Church Road). 2. By-law Number 97-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Singh, 249 Garden Avenue). 3. By-law Number 99-21 to authorize the execution of a Mutual Release Agreement between the County of Brant and the City of Hamilton for the payment of cross- border land ambulance services. 4. By-law Number 100-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Whitlaw Way). 5. By-law Number 101-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Heavy Traffic - Arthur Road and Brant Mill Road). 6. By-law Number 102-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 6 - Parking Restricted - Time Limited - Grand River Street North). 7. By-law Number 103-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Arlington Parkway and Savannah Ridge Drive). 8. By-law Number 104-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Pinehurst Subdivision - Phase 2). 9. By-law Number 105-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime - Pinehurst Phase 2). 10. By-law Number 106-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Pinehurst Subdivision Phase 1). 11. By-law Number 107-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime - Pinehurst Phase 1) County of Brant Council Minutes Page 18 Tuesday, Septemb

That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 96-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Strik, 214 Brant Church Road). 2. By-law Number 97-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Singh, 249 Garden Avenue). 3. By-law Number 99-21 to authorize the execution of a Mutual Release Agreement between the County of Brant and the City of Hamilton for the payment of cross- border land ambulance services. 4. By-law Number 100-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Whitlaw Way). 5. By-law Number 101-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Heavy Traffic - Arthur Road and Brant Mill Road). 6. By-law Number 102-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 6 - Parking Restricted - Time Limited - Grand River Street North). 7. By-law Number 103-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Arlington Parkway and Savannah Ridge Drive). 8. By-law Number 104-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Pinehurst Subdivision - Phase 2). 9. By-law Number 105-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime - Pinehurst Phase 2). 10. By-law Number 106-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Pinehurst Subdivision Phase 1). 11. By-law Number 107-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime - Pinehurst Phase 1) 12. By-law Num

That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 96-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Strik, 214 Brant Church Road). 2. By-law Number 97-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Singh, 249 Garden Avenue). 3. By-law Number 99-21 to authorize the execution of a Mutual Release Agreement between the County of Brant and the City of Hamilton for the payment of cross- border land ambulance services. 4. By-law Number 100-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Whitlaw Way). County of Brant Council Minutes Page 19 Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5. By-law Number 101-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Heavy Traffic - Arthur Road and Brant Mill Road). 6. By-law Number 102-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 6 - Parking Restricted - Time Limited - Grand River Street North). 7. By-law Number 103-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Arlington Parkway and Savannah Ridge Drive). 8. By-law Number 104-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Pinehurst Subdivision - Phase 2). 9. By-law Number 105-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime - Pinehurst Phase 2). 10. By-law Number 106-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Stop Signs - Pinehurst Subdivision Phase 1). 11. By-law Number 107-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking

That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 98-21 to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Power Workers' Union, CUPE Local 1000, effective May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021.

That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 98-21 to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Power Workers' Union, CUPE Local 1000, effective May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021.

That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 98-21 to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Brant and the Power Workers' Union, CUPE Local 1000, effective May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021.