County of Brant Council

That item 12.2 Resolution - Government Relations Committee - Councillor Garneau, be

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum of March 25, 2025 be approved, as amended. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

Whereas in order to be eligible for a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) the Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters' Association wing night must be declared a "Municipally Significant Event"; That the delegation from the Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters' Association be received as information; and That the Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters' Association wing night scheduled for September 6, 2025 at the Mt. Pleasant Community Hall be declared a municipally significant event for the purposes of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That section 10(d) of the County of Brant's Procedural By-law be waived to allow the delegation additional time to present. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the delegation from the John Noble Home and HDR Inc. regarding the Bell Court Redevelopment be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the delegation from Nathan Etherington with regards to the continuation of the government relations committee and suggested improvements to the procedural by- law be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the delegation from Ed McGuire of Paris Jewellers with regards to grants available to downtown Paris merchants be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of February 25, 2025 be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the minutes from the County of Brant Special Council meetings of March 4, 2025, be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the following items be received as information:  8.2.1 RPT-0131-25 - 2024 Year in Review - H. Gilmore  8.2.2 Integrity Commissioner 2024 Annual Report  8.2.3 Grand River Conservation Authority - Summary of the General Membership Annual General Meeting February 28, 2025  8.2.4 Grand River Conservation Authority - Municipal Apportionment & Budget 2025  8.2.5 City of Toronto Resolution - Buy Local, Buy Canadian Campaign  8.2.6 City of Sarnia Resolution - Carbon Tax  8.2.7 City of Richmond Hill Resolution - Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding  8.2.8 Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton - Request for Support - Stand for Canada Campaign  8.2.9 Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - February 5, 2025  8.2.10 Municipal Engineers Association Letter - Municipal Engineers Association 2025 Bursary Awards Program  8.2.11 Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution - Motion to Request Landlord Tenant Reforms  8.2.12 Township of Selwyn Resolution - U.S. Tariffs on Canada/Purchasing Policies  8.2.13 Township of Limerick Resolution - Ontario Deposit Return Program  8.2.14 City of Brantford - Social Services Resolutions - February 25, 2025 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, March 25, 2025  8.2.15 City of Brantford - John Noble Home Committee of Management Resolution - February 25, 2025  8.2.16 County of Brant Public Library Board Minut

That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of March 18, 2025 be approved, noting the following recommendations: 1. That OPS-RFT-25-02 Muir Culvert Rehabilitation be awarded to UrbanLink Civil Ltd. for the bid price of $385,740.00 (excluding HST). 2. That CPS-RFT-2407 Grass Cutting and Trimming – Municipal Properties Zone A be awarded to Blue Sky Property Services at a cost of $195,159.43 plus HST and Zones B-E be awarded to D & D Commercial Property Maintenance Ltd at a cost of $451,565.50 plus HST for a three (3) year term commencing on April 14, 2025, and ending November 14, 2027. 3. THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application CIP-25-03 from the owners of 105 Grand River Street North, Paris, for façade improvements be approved to a maximum of $16,500; AND that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement for CIP-25-03. 4. THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application CIP-25-02 from the owners of 69 and 71 Grand River Street North, Paris, for façade improvements and interior renovations for both commercial and residential space, be approved to a maximum of $55,000;AND that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement for CIP-25-02. 5. THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application CIP-25-04 from the owner of 54 Grand River Street North, Paris, for rear façade improvements be approved to a maximum of $14,500;AND that the Chief Administrative Of

That the first clause of item 10 be stuck. Yes (4): Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau No (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

Whereas the Library Board has full responsibility for Library operations and planning; And whereas the Library Board wishes to make the most informed decisions possible; And whereas the Library Board has decided to conduct updated needs analysis and site selection studies for its future Paris location, be it resolved That $40,000 be reallocated from the Library Capital Reserve contribution to the New Library Project to fund these studies. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (1): Councillor Bell

That the communication, EasyRide Taxi, be

With regards to Recommendation #15, That taxis currently in use, that see the ten year limit between now and when the staff report is approved at council, be allowed to stay in use as a taxi as long as all other conditions and regulations are met Yes (3): Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, and Councillor Chambers

That the recommended appointments to the Paris BIA Executive Board for a term ending February 1, 2027 be approved; And that the 2025 Paris BIA Budget be approved; And further that the necessary by-law be prepared and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

Whereas Section 4 of the Drainage Act (the Act) outlines the procedures under which a petition for drainage may be filed with the Clerk of the Municipality; And whereas the County of Brant (the County) has signed a petition under Section 4- 1(c) of the Act by Robert Walton, P.Eng., General Manager of Operations for the drainage of County roads; And whereas The County has received petitions under Sections 4-1(a) and (b) of the Act from owners of land in Lots 7 Con 1 and Lots 7 to 10, Con 2 of former Brantford Township; Be it hereby resolved that in accordance with Section 8 of the Act, the County of Brant hereby appoints R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd. as the engineer to prepare a report with respect to the petitions for Council’s consideration in accordance with the requirements of the Drainage Act. And that the new drain be named the Cleaver Road Drain. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That Council approve an additional $215,250 in fees payable to Masri O. Architect for the North Paris Fire Station project, to be funded by Development Charges; That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 2 as outlined in this report for the final design and construction tender of the North Paris Fire Station; And that the construction tender results for the North Paris Fire Station be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Garneau No (2): Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

That the second clause be amended to say that the County share of the 2024 John Noble Home operating surplus be applied to the County's share of the additional funding request for the bell court redevelopment. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment 40 Long Term Care beds, Day and Stay expansion and Sprinkler Projects request for additional funding of $1,600,000 with the County share being $444,800, be approved, to be funded through debt to be repaid from development charges and the tax levy; And that the County share of the 2024 John Noble Home operating surplus be applied to the County's share of the additional funding request for the Bell Court Redevelopment Project. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the letter confirming resolutions from the John Noble Home Committee be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

Whereas in order to be eligible for a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Paris Drinks Fest must be declared a "Municipally Significant Event"; And Whereas Paris Drinks Fest stands to be a municipally significant event in terms of its tourism contribution to the community; That the Paris Drinks Fest scheduled for August 15th and 16th, 2025 at Two Rivers Stadium at the Syl Apps Community Centre be declared a municipally significant event for the purposes of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the letter from Grand River Cab Inc., regarding vehicle age restriction be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That the request for Penman's Dam lighting be approved, in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

That Mayor Bailey's resignation from the Library Board be received; And that staff be directed to return with a report and an amended by-law.

That County of Brant Council convene In Camera at 8:19 p.m., to discuss:  14.1 RPT-0136-25 - S.239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality and (f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (OLT Appeal - Nith Subdivision) - R. Welchman  14.2 S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, (f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, (k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations (Administration and Operations Committee In-Camera Report - March 18, 2025)  14.3 RPT-0127-25 - S.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 31-25, being a By-law to impose the costs of water and wastewater servicing at three locations in Paris (Laurel Street, Cedar Street, and Curtis Avenue North) 2. By-law Number 32-25, being a By-law to appoint a Risk Management Official and a Risk Manager Inspector for the County of Brant Pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006. 3. By-law Number 33-25, being a By-law to impose a user fee for 2025 on Businesses in the Paris Downtown Business Improvement Area. 4. By-law Number 34-25, being a By-law to appoint Members to the Board of Management for the Paris Business Improvement Area. 5. By-law Number 35-25, being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule J - Speed Limits). 6. By-law Number 36-25, being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 (Cemetery Fees and Charges Update). 7. By-law Number 37-25, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 31-25, being a By-law to impose the costs of water and wastewater servicing at three locations in Paris (Laurel Street, Cedar Street, and Curtis Avenue North) 2. By-law Number 32-25, being a By-law to appoint a Risk Management Official and a Risk Manager Inspector for the County of Brant Pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006. 3. By-law Number 33-25, being a By-law to impose a user fee for 2025 on Businesses in the Paris Downtown Business Improvement Area. 4. By-law Number 34-25, being a By-law to appoint Members to the Board of Management for the Paris Business Improvement Area. 5. By-law Number 35-25, being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule J - Speed Limits). 6. By-law Number 36-25, being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 (Cemetery Fees and Charges Update). County of Brant Council Minutes Page 19 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7. By-law Number 37-25, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 31-25, being a By-law to impose the costs of water and wastewater servicing at three locations in Paris (Laurel Street, Cedar Street, and Curtis Avenue North) 2. By-law Number 32-25, being a By-law to appoint a Risk Management Official and a Risk Manager Inspector for the County of Brant Pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006. 3. By-law Number 33-25, being a By-law to impose a user fee for 2025 on Businesses in the Paris Downtown Business Improvement Area. 4. By-law Number 34-25, being a By-law to appoint Members to the Board of Management for the Paris Business Improvement Area. 5. By-law Number 35-25, being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule J - Speed Limits). 6. By-law Number 36-25, being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 (Cemetery Fees and Charges Update). 7. By-law Number 37-25, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.