Administration and Operations Committee

That the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum for December 14, 2021 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of November 16, 2021, be approved.

That OPS-RFP-21-06 for OSIM Structure Inspection Services, be awarded to G. Douglas Vallee Limited for the price of $95,507.50 (excluding HST).

That RPT-21-298 County of Brant 2022 Proclamations and Events be amended to include June 19 - United Empire Loyalist Day.

That RPT-21-298 County of Brant 2022 Proclamations and Events be amended to include September 28 – British Home Child Day.

That the Interim Tax Levy By-law be presented to Council for consideration.

That Council of the County of Brant approve the following amendments to Schedule 12 (Parking Restricted – Accessible Parking Only) of the Parking By- law # 004-19;  One parking space be designated on Hartley Ave, near the easterly access point of Dawdy Park, approximately 127 metres east of Robbins Ridge;  One parking space be designated on Doug Foulds Way, near the Jay Wells Park access point, approximately 49 metres south of Scenic Ridge Gate.

That Council authorize staff to write off taxes under the authority of Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act as follows: Municipal Share $ 89,383.67 School Share $ 30,020.69 Total Write-off $119,404.36 7 And that the final payment to the School Boards be reduced by the amount of $30,020.69 for their share of the taxes written off.

That the following consent items be received as information: 1. RPT-21-299 Leisure Involvement for Everyone, Financial Assistance Program 2. RPT-21-325 Gypsy Moth Outbreak

Whereas Landmark Structures Co. (Landmark) are an industry recognized expert in elevated tank construction, maintenance and repair; And whereas Landmark have demonstrated a strong ability to work closely with County of Brant staff to effect successful projects within the tight parameters imposed due to the type of work and ongoing operations; That Council approve the Paris Master Servicing Plan Update Addendum South Paris Elevated Tank (EA) Project File; That Council direct Staff to release the Notice of Study Completion and place the Paris Master Servicing Plan Update Addendum South Paris Elevated Tank Project File Report in the public review period for comment by the public and agencies; That staff be directed to enter into direct negotiations for an agreement with Landmark for the design-build of the proposed South Paris Elevated Tank to meet the project budget and schedule; And that staff be directed to report back to Council for approval of the negotiated agreement.

That the attached Development Charges Background Study Update, as released on September 24th, 2021, be approved; That the updated capital projects set out in Chapter 4 of the Development Charges Background Study Update be approved; That the changes to the Local Service Policy as provided in Section 4.10 be approved; That the Statutory Public Meeting was held on November 9th, and Council hereby confirms that no further public meeting is required pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997; That the Amending Development Charges By-law as set out in Appendix C of Development Charges Background Study Update be approved; That by-law 100-19, being the current development charge by-law, be amended effective December 22nd, 2021 with the rates remaining in effect until August 31st, 2024 with applicable indexing.

Whereas requests were submitted that modifications be made at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road at Ellis Avenue and at Cedar Street near 59 Cedar Street (90 degree curve); And whereas “Stop” signs are currently installed for Ellis Avenue, while Mount Pleasant Road has no stop control; And whereas the reconstruction of Cedar Street is nearing completion and traffic control is being considered for the 90 degree bend near 59 Cedar St; And whereas the recommendations in this report meet the intent of Brant safe Streets; That Traffic By-Law # 182-05 - Schedule B - Stop Signs, be amended in order to install “Stop” signs for northbound and southbound motorists on Mount Pleasant Road, in order to implement an all-way, stop control at the Ellis Ave intersection; That Traffic By-Law # 182-05 - Schedule B - Stop Signs, be amended in order to install “Stop” signs for southbound on Cedar Street around the curve and for 9 westbound motorists on Cedar Street around the curve, in order to implement an all- way, stop control near 59 Cedar Street.

Whereas Council authorized the purchase of 2 Beverly Street West in St. George at its session on July 27, 2021, and the County formally acquired the property on October 26, 2021; And Whereas the property is adjacent to the existing Municipal Parking Lot #8; And Whereas staff recommend that the property be redeveloped to expand available parking and green space in the immediate commercial core of St. George, which would include the demolition of the current structure; That staff be directed to undertake consultation regarding the proposal to redevelop the County owned property at 2 Beverly Street West which includes the demolition of the current structure, expansion of the adjacent parking area known as Municipal Parking Lot #8, and enhanced green space along the frontage, through EngageBrant and circulation to the Brant Heritage Committee; And that should no concerns be raised regarding the proposal during the consultation process, staff be directed to prepare a concept plan to be presented for Council’s review at a further date.

That on the recommendation of the Legal and Enforcement Services Department, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Vehicle-for-Hire By-law: a. That the report on the Proposed Vehicle-for-Hire By-law be received as information; and, b. That staff review adding a fee to the private network companies to go towards accessible service; and, c. That Legal and Enforcement Services Department be directed to present a final Vehicle-for-Hire By-law for Council’s consideration and decision following the forty- five day public commenting period.

That the County of Brant approve the TD Green Space Grant Project at 16 West Harris Road, Brantford; And that the County recognizes Meaghan Oosterhoff's ownership of its execution and long-term investment in the community; And that Ms. Oosterhoff provide Council a status update in a years’ time.