Administration and Operations Committee

THAT the nominations for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair be closed; AND THAT Councillor Peirce be elected Chair of the Administration and Operations Committee for 2026, up until the new term of Council. AND THAT Councillor Howes be elected Vice-Chair of the Administration and Operations Committee for 2026, up until the new term of Council. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, December 9, 2025

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda of December 9, 2025, be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the delegation from Sarah Page, Dr. Jason Malenfant, and Brad Stark on behalf of Grand Erie Public Health be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of November 18, 2025, be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application CIP-25-21 from the owner of 75 Grand River Street North, Paris, for façade improvements, be approved to a maximum of $17,000. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

WHEREAS Section 4.1.a of the Drainage Act prescribes that “a petition for the drainage by means of a drainage works of an area requiring drainage as described in the petition may be filed with the clerk of the local municipality in which the area is situate by the majority in number of the owners, as shown by the last revised assessment roll of lands in the area, including the owners of any roads in the area”; AND WHEREAS seven (7) property owners have signed a petition under Section 4.1.a/b of the Drainage Act, in October and November 2025 (Attachment One (1)); AND WHEREAS the properties are located immediately downstream of the settlement of Cathcart; AND WHEREAS the County of Brant (the County) Council has appointed Headway Engineering to prepare a report under Section8 of the Drainage Act, Cathcart Municipal Drain, in response to three (3) petitions from residents and the Road Authority located within the settlement of Cathcart (RPT-0131-23, RPT- 0383-23, and RPT-0317-24); BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 8 of the Drainage Act, the County hereby appoints Headway Engineering as the Engineer to prepare a report with respect to the petition for Council’s consideration for the Chant Municipal Drain in accordance with the requirements of the Drainage Act; AND THAT in accordance with Section 8.4, if the Engineer finds it prudent, he shall make one (1) report with respect to the four (4) petitions requiring drainage in the adjoining areas as outlined in each

THAT the Interim Tax Levy Bylaw be presented to Council for consideration. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

THAT Council authorize staff to write off taxes under the authority of Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act as follows: Municipal Share $ 39,829.60 School Share $ 8,695.31 Total Write-off $ 48,524.91 AND THAT the final payment to the School Boards be reduced by the amount of $8,695.31 for their share of the taxes written off. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

WHEREAS; O. Reg. 500/21 Part III: Process for Amendments to an Engineer’s Report, Section 9 allows for an Engineer’s report to be amended using Section 84.1 of the Drainage Act (the Act) if design changes are necessary due to unforeseen circumstances encountered during the construction of a drainage works; AND WHEREAS; the engineer has satisfied the requirements set out in O. Reg. 500/21 Part III Section 9.1; THAT County of Brant (the County) Council approves the revised design as an addendum to Bylaw 24-25, directs Staff to provide notice of the addendum to the Bylaw to all persons who own property that may be affected by the drainage works, and assess any additional fees or expenditures of the engineer in accordance with the assessment schedule provided at the time of billing. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the following items be received as information:  Fire Services Activity Report - November 2025  SCOR EDC - Information on Activities for Council Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

WHEREAS the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act requires that the Owners of Drinking Water Systems develop and implement a Quality Management System for each system based on the requirements of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard, and; WHEREAS the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standard requires that Owners (Council) of the Drinking Water System are provided with a report of findings from the Annual Drinking Water System Infrastructure Review (Element 14) and the results of the Annual Management Review (Element 20) by the Operating Authority (Operations Department - Environmental Services). THAT RPT-0416-25 Drinking Water Quality Management System Annual Update be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

WHEREAS in 2019 the Council of the County of Brant approved the Downtown Paris Master Plan (the Master Plan) which set out overarching directions for the re-design of downtown Paris in response to infrastructure replacement projects and an opportunity to enhance the built environment for accessibility and design purposes; and WHEREAS during the public consultation and visioning process for the development of the Master Plan, the location and availability of parking in the core was identified as a priority for the future of downtown Paris; and WHEREAS the Master Plan identifies that significant investment in parking infrastructure, specifically a parking structure, may be required in the future to meet the growing and evolving needs of the community; and WHEREAS in January 2024, Council directed staff to investigate methods and policy amendments to increase the number of permitted residential units with downtown Paris; and WHEREAS community feedback and data illustrate that public parking in downtown Paris approaches capacity during peak periods; and WHEREAS following the reconstruction of Grand River Street North between the Nith River Bridge and William Street, the enhanced streetscape resulted in a loss of 34 public parking spaces, which combined with the construction of Lot 11, has maintained a net increase of 45 parking spaces since 2022; and WHEREAS providing adequate and well-managed parking is an important component of supporting a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable

THAT the sixth clause be struck and replaced with the following: WHEREAS Boards of Conservation Authorities have governed their respective conservation authorities for decades, tailoring programs and services to local watershed needs, maintaining accountable service standards, and ensuring fair and predictable costs for ratepayers; Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

WHEREAS Council directed staff to bring forward a report outlining the Ontario government's proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act; and WHEREAS the Province has posted Environmental Registry of Ontario Notice 025- 1257 -Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities, seeking feedback from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders on the proposed boundaries and criteria for regional conservation authorities; and WHEREAS the Province is proposing to consolidate the current 36 conservation authorities into seven regional conservation authorities that align with watershed boundaries; and WHEREAS conservation authorities play a critical role in watershed management, flood control, and environmental stewardship across Ontario; and WHEREAS municipalities are key partners in conservation authority programs and funding, and changes to boundaries may affect municipal responsibilities, governance structures, and local representation; and Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 10 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 WHEREAS Boards of Conservation Authorities have governed their respective conservation authorities for decades, tailoring programs and services to local watershed needs, maintaining accountable service standards, and ensuring fair and predictable costs for ratepayers; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT RPT-0417-25 - Request for Feedback on the Proposed Regional Consolidation of Ontario's Conservat

THAT the second clause be struck from the resolution and be replaced with the following: AND THAT the Brant Transit Fares be harmonized at a rate of $3.00 Yes (2): Mayor Bailey, and Councillor Oakley No (8): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

THAT RPT-0428-25 - Brant Transit Fare Options be received as information; AND THAT no change be made to Brant Transit fares, at this time; AND THAT staff be directed to undertake measures to review Brant Transit, including the fare structure, in 2026, and report on revised fares in advance of the 2027 Fees and Charges By-law Review. Yes (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, and Councillor Oakley No (5): Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Tie Vote. Motion

THAT the following clause be added: AND THAT additional revenue generated through increased fares be reinvested to support business planning for the Brant Transit Program. Yes (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (4): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, and Councillor Oakley

THAT RPT-0428-25 - Brant Transit Fare Options be received as information; AND THAT the following amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law be prepared for Council's consideration, to be effective March 1, 2026: General Fare: $6.00 Seniors' Fare (age 55+): $4.00 Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 AND THAT additional revenue generated through increased fares be reinvested to support business planning for the Brant Transit Program. Yes (5): Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, and Councillor Oakley Tie Vote. Motion

THAT RPT-0428-25 - Brant Transit Fare Options be received as information; AND THAT the following amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law be prepared for Council's consideration, to be effective March 1, 2026: General Fare: $6.00 Seniors' Fare (age 55+): $4.00 Yes (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (4): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, and Councillor Oakley

THAT the request from County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment to establish a paid duty contract for the Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) initiatives over the 2025-26 holiday season in advance of confirmation of Provincial grant funding be approved; THAT any costs for the contract that are not fully funded by a Provincial grant be paid for through the County’s 2026 budget for Ontario Provincial Police services; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve future years’ requests in advance of Provincial grant announcements, provided the program remains fully funded each year. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, December 9, 2025

THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Report and Minutes of November 17, 2025 be approved, including the following recommendation: 1. THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to the County of Brant Council that the investment of drop down grab bars and change tables be

THAT the Brant Heritage Committee Report of December 4, 2025 be approved, including the following recommendations: 1. THAT RPT-0426-25- Heritage Committee 2026 Workplan and 5-Year Goals be received as information; THAT the 2026 Heritage Committee workplan attached to the report as Attachment 1 be approved; AND THAT amendments to By-Law 102-00, being the Brant Heritage Committee’s Terms of Reference be prepared with comments incorporated from the Brant Heritage Committee and presented to Council for approval. 2. THAT the 2026 Brant Heritage Committee meeting schedule be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (RPT-0393-25 Grand River Street North Property Acquisitions - J. Murphy). Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman