County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of February 25, 2025 be approved.

That the delegation from John Kemp, regarding the status of the Giant Hogweed Invasion of Brant County, be received as information.

That the delegation from Roy Haggart and Earl MacDonald, from Branch 29 of the Royal Canadian Legion, regarding an application for a noise by-law exemption, be received as information.

That the delegation from Chantelle Campbell from Rent Law Legal Advocacy Services, regarding a Black History Month proclamation and flag raising, be received as information.

That the minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of January 28, 2025 be approved.

That the lease agreement with Oakland Childcare Centre Inc. be approved; And further that municipal approval is granted for Oakland Childcare Centre Inc., to operate a childcare centre at the Oakland Community Centre, located at 3 King St. N., Oakland, ON.

That OPS-RFT-25-03 Grand River Street North Reconstruction (Downtown Dig) be awarded to Navacon Construction Inc. for the bid price of $6,471,159.50 (excluding HST); And that the one (1) year contract position of Downtown Construction Liaison be approved at a cost of $125,000 to be funded 50 percent from the Capital Budget for this project and 50 percent from the Rural Economic Development Program grant funding.

That the following consent items be received:  8.2.2 Northumberland County Resolution - Deposit Return Program  8.2.3 Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Letter to the Minister  8.2.4 Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2025  8.2.5 Brantford City Council Decisions  8.2.8 John Noble Home Committee of Management Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2025

That 8.2.1 County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board Minutes - December 16, 2024, be received.

That the County of Brant receive 8.2.6 Peterborough County Council Resolution - Proposed U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods as information; And further that the County of Brant send a similar letter to all recipients listed in Peterborough County Council Resolution and the Western Caucus.

That 8.2.7 - Town of Lincoln Resolution - Request for the Redistribution of Provincial Land Tax and GST, be received; And further that the County of Brant submit a similar letter in an effort to secure infrastructure funding.

That 8.2.9 - John Noble Home Committee of Management Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 be received.

That the Policy Development Committee Report of February 4, 2025 be approved.

That the Policy Development Committee report of February 4, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations, as amended: 1. That Councillor Coleman be nominated as Chair of the Policy Development Committee for 2025; and that nominations for the role of Chair be closed. 2. That Councillor Garneau be nominated as Vice-Chair of the Policy Development Committee for 2025; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 and that nominations for the role of Vice Chair be closed. 3. That Council give two readings to the Rathburn Municipal Drain by-law and adopt the report as a provisional by-law. 4. WHEREAS On September 3, 2024, Council directed County Staff to permit chickens only in non-urban residential areas, and create an implementation framework to be presented to Council for approval; And Whereas an amendment to the County of Brant Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 61-16 is necessary and the amendment conforms with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and policies of the County’s 2023 Official Plan to facilitate implementation of a new Backyard Hen program; THEREFORE THAT Committee receive RPT-0002-25 – Chickens in Residential Areas – Implementation and Next Steps, as information; AND THAT the required County initiated amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 61-16 (ZBA26-24- JK) (Attachment 1) and Animal Control By-Law 174-10 (Attachment 2), and the new ‘Backyard Hen By-Law’ (Attachment 4) be

That the Committee of the Whole Report of January 16, January 22, and February 6, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations: 1. That the Committee receive the Presentation of LTFP Model from B. Tan, Watson & Associates as information. 2. That Staff Report RPT-0025-25 “Long Term Financial Plan – Presentation of Updated Model” be received as information; That the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) Model presented by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. be received as information and approved as a tool to inform 2025 budget decisions and longer-term capital forecasting directives; That staff be directed to prepare a LTFP Maintenance and Implementation Plan, including a Financial Policy Review, Financial Health Metrics and a Financial Reporting Program; That Council direction be given on incorporating into the LTFP and/or 2025 draft budget a model for funding a local contribution to the new hospital project; And that staff be directed to further investigate all available funding sources for the development of municipally-built affordable housing units. 3. That the following decision packages be recommended for approval at the stated impact to the net levy: Ref. Item Impact to Net Levy 1 Climate Action Specialist $88,161 3 Purchasing Clerk $68,803 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 8 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4 Supervisor of Building Enforcement - 5 Contribution to Downtown Paris BIA $30,000 6 Asset Management GIS Analyst $83,737 7 Junior Engineering Technologist $23

That Decision Package #1 -Climate Action Specialist be removed; And further that the County of Brant work with the City of Brantford to develop a similar position that can be funded by cost-sharing model.

That Decision Package # 17 - Fire Services Communications Specialist, be approved.

That committee members of the government relations committee have their conference budget reduced to match the budget of other Committees' Council members.

That Decision Package #1 - Climate Action Specialist, be approved as a 2-year full- time contract position instead of a permanent, full-time position.

That Decision Packages #25 - Nova Vita Funding Request , #26 - Sexual Assault Centre of Brant Funding Request , and #27 - Willowbridge Community Services Funding Request, be granted in full allotments. And further that $115, 302.50 be pulled from the contingency reserve.

That this discussion be

The Committee of the Whole makes the following recommendations from its meetings on January 16, January 22, and February 6, 2025, as amended: 1. That the Committee receive the Presentation of LTFP Model from B. Tan, Watson & Associates as information. 2. That Staff Report RPT-0025-25 “Long Term Financial Plan – Presentation of Updated Model” be received as information;That the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) Model presented by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. be received as information and approved as a tool to inform 2025 budget decisions and longer-term capital forecasting directives;That staff be directed to prepare a LTFP Maintenance and Implementation Plan, including a Financial Policy Review, Financial Health Metrics and a Financial Reporting Program;That Council direction County of Brant Council Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 be given on incorporating into the LTFP and/or 2025 draft budget a model for funding a local contribution to the new hospital project;And that staff be directed to further investigate all available funding sources for the development of municipally-built affordable housing units. 3. That the following decision packages be recommended for approval at the stated impact to the net levy: Ref. Item Impact to Net Levy 1 Climate Action Specialist*Approved as a 2-year full- $88,161 time contract position. 3 Purchasing Clerk $68,803 4 Supervisor of Building Enforcement - 5 Contribution to Downtown Paris BIA $30,000 6 Asset Management GIS Ana

That the Government Relations Committee Report of February 10, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations, as amended: 1. That nominations for the position of Chair be closed; And that Councillor Kyle be declared Chair of the Government Relations Committee. 2. That nominations for the position of Vice Chair be closed; And that Councillor be declared Vice Chair of the Government Relations Committee. 3. That RPT-0091-25 “Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) 2025 Conference Delegations” be received as information; And that Committee directs staff to submit delegation requests as follows:  Ministry of Health – New Hospital  Ministry of Health – Funding for Family Health Teams  Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Consistent Funding for Housing Projects  Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation – Consultation on future developments in the County of Brant  Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services – Updating funding formula for Social Services  Ministry of Transportation – Safety concerns on Highway 24 for Agricultural Operators  Ministry of Transportation – Bishopsgate Road Interchange  Ministry of Education – School Capacity  Ministry of Red Tape Reduction – Rest Acres Road Interchange  Intimate Partner Violence Advocacy  Paris Water Treatment Facility

That the Government Relations Committee Report of February 10, 2025 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of February 18, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations: 1. THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application CIP-25-01 from the tenant of 5,7 and 9 Grand River Street North, Paris for façade improvements, signage improvements, and interior renovations be approved to a maximum of $33,700. AND that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement for CIP-25-01. 2. That OPS-RFT-24-31 Rehabilitation of Douglass Bridge be awarded to UrbanLink Civil Ltd. for the bid price of $1,183,500.00 (excluding HST); And that funding for this project in the amount of $1,500,000 be approved as part of the 2025 Capital Budget to cover the cost of construction, applicable taxes, engineering inspection and contract administration and contingency. 3. That OPS-RFT-25-01 Patterson Culvert Rehabilitation be awarded to UrbanLink Civil Ltd. for the bid price of $411,800.00 (excluding HST); And That funding for this project in the amount of $450,000 be approved as part of the 2025 Capital Budget. 4. That the Fees and Charges by-law be amended removing the expiration date for the water and wastewater rates, and the bylaw be brought forward for Council’s consideration. 5. Whereas RPT-0483-24 Pre-budget approval for Fleet Replacement was approved in advance of the 2025 budget and the approval required that staff report back to Council for approval as per the County of Brant (the County

That the Administration and Operations Committee report of February 18, 2025 be approved.

That DPAI’s request for additional fees totaling $143,039 be approved to address the budget shortfall for the detailed design and tendering phases of the Bawcutt Centre Main Branch Library project; And that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized to approve other reasonable fees related to the termination of the DPAI design contract and outstanding subconsultant fees.

Whereas a resolution was passed December 3rd, 2024 in Open Council, And Whereas not all members of Council present to take part in discussion and to vote at that time; And Whereas it is highly disrespectful and unnecessary to prevent a member of Council from speaking to and voting on a matter when the matter can be reconsidered with all members present; And Whereas the circumstances that prompted the resolution have changed considerably from when the motion was first voted on; And Whereas the subsequent change in circumstances have a direct bearing on and are significantly consequential to the motion; Be it resolved that the motion be reconsidered at a meeting where time allows, where relevant information can be provided, and when all members of Council are present to discuss the matter. Yes (5): Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Bell

That the proclamation request from Chantelle Campbell for Black History Month be granted.

That the proclamation request from Jennifer Smith for Mental Health Week 2025 be granted.

That the proclamation request from Lisa Koekoek for the Special Olympics be granted.

That the proclamation request from Keriszma Bhargava for Lupus Awareness Day be granted.

That the proclamation request from Jennifer Enright for Amyloidosis Disease Awareness be granted.

That the proclamation request from Erika Luoma for World Autism Day be granted.

That the proclamation request from Nicole Wotton for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day be granted.

That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 11-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Animal Control By- law Number 174-10 2. By-law Number 12-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 3. By-law Number 13-25 – Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (County of Brant Initiated Amendment – Backyard Hen Program) 4. By-law Number 14-25 – Being a By-law to regulate the keeping of Backyard Hens in Non-Urban Residential Zones 5. By-law Number 15-25 – Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (21 Joseph Brant Street, County of Brant) 6. By-law Number 16-25 – Being a By-law to authorize the borrowing of money, by the issuance of debentures, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,712,605 towards the cost of certain capital works set out in Schedule “A” to this by-law 7. By-law Number 17-25 – Being a By-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent Pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990 8. By-law Number 18-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 9. By-law Number 19-25 – Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Parking By- law 04-19 (Schedules 14 & 15 – Parking Permits) 10. By-law Number 20-25 – Being a By-law to provide for tax policies for 2025 and to repeal By-law 17-24 11. By-law Number 21-25 – 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 11-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Animal Control By- law Number 174-10 2. By-law Number 12-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 3. By-law Number 13-25 – Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (County of Brant Initiated Amendment – Backyard Hen Program) 4. By-law Number 14-25 – Being a By-law to regulate the keeping of Backyard Hens in Non-Urban Residential Zones 5. By-law Number 15-25 – Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (21 Joseph Brant Street, County of Brant) 6. By-law Number 16-25 – Being a By-law to authorize the borrowing of money, by the issuance of debentures, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,712,605 towards the cost of certain capital works set out in Schedule “A” to this by-law 7. By-law Number 17-25 – Being a By-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent Pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990 8. By-law Number 18-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 9. By-law Number 19-25 – Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Parking By- law 04-19 (Schedules 14 & 15 – Parking Permits) 10. By-law Number 20-25 – Being a By-law to provide for tax policies for 2025 and to repeal By-law 17-24 11. By-law Number 21-25 – Being a By-law to confirm the procee

That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 11-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Animal Control By-law Number 174-10 2. By-law Number 12-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 3. By-law Number 13-25 – Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (County of Brant Initiated Amendment – Backyard Hen Program) 4. By-law Number 14-25 – Being a By-law to regulate the keeping of Backyard Hens in Non-Urban Residential Zones 5. By-law Number 15-25 – Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (21 Joseph Brant Street, County of Brant) 6. By-law Number 16-25 – Being a By-law to authorize the borrowing of money, by the issuance of debentures, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,712,605 towards the cost of certain capital works set out in Schedule “A” to this by-law County of Brant Council Minutes Page 23 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 7. By-law Number 17-25 – Being a By-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent Pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990 8. By-law Number 18-25 – Being a By-law to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 119-24 9. By-law Number 19-25 – Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Parking By-law 04-19 (Schedules 14 & 15 – Parking Permits) 10. By-law Number 20-25 – Being a By-law to provide for tax policies for 2025 and to repeal By-law 17-24 11. By-la