County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum for March 23, 2021 be approved, with the addition of a Gypsy Moth Update to be provided as part of Item 8.2.9 - Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes.

That the Procedural By-law requirement for Notice of Motion be suspended.

That County of Brant Council reconsider its decision regarding a request for Property Tax Relief submitted from Mr. Mark Dremak.

That the presentation from Mark Dremak requesting reconsideration of Council's decision regarding property tax relief be received as information.

That the County of Brant Public Library Annual Report 2020 be received as information.

That the presentation from Ontario Farmland Trust "Protecting Farmland in Brant County" be received as information; And that the request for funding be

That the delegation from Jay and Linda Howell be

MacAlpine That the delegation from Joan Faux and Ella Haley be

That the delegation from Brant Land Trust be

That the County of Brant Council minutes of February 23 and March 16, 2021 be approved.

That the following consent items be received as information: 8.2.1. - Council and Committee Remuneration and Expense Annual Report. 8.2.2. - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Funding. 8.2.3. - Solicitor General - Update on New Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Boards Under the Community Safety and Policing Act. 8.2.4. - Correspondence from Brantford Home Builders' Association RE: Community Area (Residential) Land Needs Assessment. 8.2.5. - Response from Grand River Cab Re: Taxi Fare Recommendation. 8.2.6. - Notice of Public Consultation - Amended Long Term Care Home Approval - John Noble Home. 8.2.7. - Brant County Board of Health Minutes - January 20, 2021. 8.2.8. - County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes - January 27, 2021. 8.2.9. - Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Minutes - February 3, 2021. 8.2.10. - Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Annual Report 2020 and Financial Statements. 8.2.11. - Police Services Board Minutes - February 17, 2021. 8.2.12. - John Noble Home Committee of Management - Minutes of March 10, 2021. 8.2.13. - SWIFT eNews - March, 2021. 8.2.14. - Ombudsman Ontario - The Watchdog Newsletter - February, 2021.

That Item 8.2.5 "Response from Grand River Cab Re: Taxi Fare Recommendation" be

That the Planning and Development Committee Report of March 2, 2021 be approved.

MacAlpine That Items 1 - 11 and 14 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of March 16, 2021 be approved.

That the fare increases proposed under Recommendation 12 be amended to reflect the fare increases proposed by Grand River Cab as part of Item 8.2.5.

MacAlpine That Recommendation 12 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of March 16, 2021 be approved, as amended.

MacAlpine That Recommendation 13 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of March 16, 2021 be approved.

That the Paramedic Services Committee report of March 17, 2021 be approved.

That the Grants Committee report of March 17, 2021 be approved.

That Staff Report RPT-21-51 be received for information; That Staff Report RPT-21-51 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; That staff be directed to participate in any consultation offered by the Province with regard to Growing the Greenbelt; And that as part of the consultation staff be directed to provide the following high level recommendations to the Province prior to April 21, 2021: i) That the Province commit to an enhanced municipal consultation process beyond the minimum standard, such as by establishing technical working groups with municipalities, conservation authorities, and other applicable stakeholders. As part of consultation, that the best available technical information should be used; and ii) To prevent confusion on interpreting similar and/or overlapping policies, the Province should streamline provincial plans and policies within the Greater Golden Horseshoe area by creating one cohesive document that merges mapping and policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, and Greenbelt Plan.

That the April, 2021 to December, 2021 Council and Standing Committee Calendar be approved as outlined in Staff Report RPT-21-84, subject to changes as provided for in the County of Brant Procedural By-law; That meetings of the Agricultural Advisory Committee and Communities Improvement Plan Advisory Committee resume on an as-needed basis to consider specific applications requiring input from these groups; That the County of Brant Accessibility Advisory Committee and Tourism Advisory Committee be invited to hold an information meeting this spring to hear updates on activities and discuss priorities going forward; And that all Council and Committee meetings continue via Electronic Participation Only for the period of April, 2021 to July, 2021, with a report to evaluate options to resume in person meetings and advisory committee business to be evaluated for the September meeting cycle.

the Grants Committee met to allocate Community Grants and approved an allocation methodology based on average scores for 2021; And Whereas the Paris Soccer Club application was received after the grants closing deadline and was not scored before the Grants Committee meeting; And Whereas the Paris Soccer Club application has now been scored; That Council approves a grant for the Paris Soccer Club in the amount of $11,250.

That the County of Brant participate in the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to help save the monarch butterfly, committing to create habitat for the monarch butterfly and pollinators and to educate residents about how they can make a difference at home and in their community.

That the County of Brant supports the Pride Month activities planned by the County of Brant Pride Committee for June, 2021; And that Council approve the creation of a Pride crosswalk downtown, through the painting of one of the downtown crosswalks.

That correspondence from Grand River Cab Regarding Taxi Licensing be received as information.

the Province of Ontario has mandated that the County of Brant will become a municipality where producers of waste will become fully responsible for the costs associated with the service commonly known as the Blue Box recycling program by 2026; And Whereas municipalities will no longer have to fund these blue box programs which may provide an approximate savings of $250,000 - $300,000 a year for the County of Brant; And Whereas there are numerous, challenging, serious environmental issues that municipalities across the world face and will continue to face such as climate change, source water protection, lack of access to plentiful waste diversion programs, limited room within landfills, air pollution, access to clean energy; And Whereas The County of Brant has a strong history of supporting environmental initiatives such as declaring a climate emergency, supporting alternative energy infrastructure, tree planting initiatives, strong water and waste-water management services, environmental services and landfill enhancements, urban gardening, infrastructure energy management; And Whereas the County of Brant has many economic drivers that rely on a healthy environment including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, athletics, hunting and angling; And Whereas improvements to environmental sustainability and protection often require capital and operational funding; And Whereas environmental needs to maintain, protect and enhance the quality of life of our local citizens may change i

MacAlpine That the the second operative clause in the resolution to create an Environmental Management Reserve be amended to delete the following wording "or to provide funds to individuals or groups within the community that benefit the environment".

That the purpose for this Environmental Management Reserve be to provide funds for the County to undertake projects or initiatives that benefit the environment.

That any annual savings that result from a contract from which Blue Box recycling is excluded, be placed in the Environmental Management reserve.

That staff be directed, as part of the annual budget process, to consider and bring forward potential County projects or projects within the community that could be funded in whole or in part by the Environmental Management Reserve for Council's consideration.

That the resolution regarding the Environmental Management Reserve be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Ontario Municipalities as information.

That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss the following: Planning and Development Committee Confidential - In Camera Report of March 2, 2021 (litigation matter affecting the municipality and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege) and the Administration and Operations Committee Confidential - In Camera Report of March 16, 2021 (labour relations or employee negotiations matter).

That the following by-laws be now read a first time: By-law Number 29-21 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 137-20 (Development Charges, Brant Transit, Water and Wastewater). By-law Number 30-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Pauline Holdsworth for 77 Grand River Street North. By-law Number 31-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Chapin, 209 Pleasant Ridge Road). By-law Number 32-21 to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 53-09. By-law Number 33-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, S.O. 1990 (LIV Communities Scenic Ridge Phase 1 and Phase 2). By-law Number 34-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement between the County of Brant and Hugh Richard Gray and Patricia Ann Gray, owners of 120 King Street. By-law Number 35-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Vicano Developments, 260 Pottruff Road). By-law Number 36-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council.

That the following by-laws be now read a second time, and all clauses and preambles be adopted: By-law Number 29-21 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 137-20 (Development Charges, Brant Transit, Water and Wastewater). By-law Number 30-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Pauline Holdsworth for 77 Grand River Street North. By-law Number 31-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Chapin, 209 Pleasant Ridge Road). By-law Number 32-21 to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 53-09. By-law Number 33-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, S.O. 1990 (LIV Communities Scenic Ridge Phase 1 and Phase 2). By-law Number 34-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement between the County of Brant and Hugh Richard Gray and Patricia Ann Gray, owners of 120 King Street. By-law Number 35-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Vicano Developments, 260 Pottruff Road). By-law Number 36-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council.

That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: By-law Number 29-21 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 137-20 (Development Charges, Brant Transit, Water and Wastewater). By-law Number 30-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Pauline Holdsworth for 77 Grand River Street North. By-law Number 31-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Chapin, 209 Pleasant Ridge Road). By-law Number 32-21 to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 53-09. By-law Number 33-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, S.O. 1990 (LIV Communities Scenic Ridge Phase 1 and Phase 2). By-law Number 34-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement between the County of Brant and Hugh Richard Gray and Patricia Ann Gray, owners of 120 King Street. By-law Number 35-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Vicano Developments, 260 Pottruff Road). By-law Number 36-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council.

That Application ZBA 8/21/RC from GSP Group, on behalf of Kingwood Paris Meadows Limited, c/o Vicano Developments Limited, owner of Part Lots 11 and 12, Concession 2, County of Brant, located at 260 Pottruff Road, geographic Town of Paris to amend Zoning By-law 61-16 to change the current zoning from Special Exception Light Industrial (M2-32) to Special Exception Light Industrial (M2-33), with site-specific provisions related to building height, urban design and parking, in order to facilitate the development of a warehouse distribution centre and transport truck terminal, be approved.

That the delegation from Joan Faux and Ella Haley be

That Community Improvement Plan application CIP-21-01 from the tenant of 77 Grand River Street North, Paris, for facade and signage improvements be approved to a maximum of $1,919; And that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement.

That Items 1 - 11 and 14 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of March 16, 2021 be approved.

That Recommendation 12 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of March 16, 2021 be approved, as amended.

That Recommendation 13 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of March 16, 2021 be approved.

Whereas the Grants Committee met to allocate Community Grants and approved an allocation methodology based on average scores for 2021; And Whereas the Paris Soccer Club application was received after the grants closing deadline and was not scored before the Grants Committee meeting; And Whereas the Paris Soccer Club application has now been scored; That Council approves a grant for the Paris Soccer Club in the amount of $11,250.

Whereas the Province of Ontario has mandated that the County of Brant will become a municipality where producers of waste will become fully responsible for the costs associated with the service commonly known as the Blue Box recycling program by 2026; And Whereas municipalities will no longer have to fund these blue box programs which may provide an approximate savings of $250,000 - $300,000 a year for the County of Brant; And Whereas there are numerous, challenging, serious environmental issues that municipalities across the world face and will continue to face such as climate change, source water protection, lack of access to plentiful waste diversion programs, limited room within landfills, air pollution, access to clean energy; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 18 Tuesday, March 23, 2021 And Whereas The County of Brant has a strong history of supporting environmental initiatives such as declaring a climate emergency, supporting alternative energy infrastructure, tree planting initiatives, strong water and waste-water management services, environmental services and landfill enhancements, urban gardening, infrastructure energy management; And Whereas the County of Brant has many economic drivers that rely on a healthy environment including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, athletics, hunting and angling; And Whereas improvements to environmental sustainability and protection often require capital and operational funding; And Whereas environmental needs to maintain, pr

That the the second operative clause in the resolution to create an Environmental Management Reserve be amended to delete the following wording "or to provide funds to individuals or groups within the community that benefit the environment".

That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 29-21 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 137-20 (Development Charges, Brant Transit, Water and Wastewater). 2. By-law Number 30-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Pauline Holdsworth for 77 Grand River Street North. 3. By-law Number 31-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Chapin, 209 Pleasant Ridge Road). 4. By-law Number 32-21 to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 53-09. 5. By-law Number 33-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, S.O. 1990 (LIV Communities Scenic Ridge Phase 1 and Phase 2). 6. By-law Number 34-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement between the County of Brant and Hugh Richard Gray and Patricia Ann Gray, owners of 120 King Street. 7. By-law Number 35-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Vicano Developments, 260 Pottruff Road). 8. By-law Number 36-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council.

That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 29-21 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 137-20 (Development Charges, Brant Transit, Water and Wastewater). 2. By-law Number 30-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Pauline Holdsworth for 77 Grand River Street North. 3. By-law Number 31-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Chapin, 209 Pleasant Ridge Road). 4. By-law Number 32-21 to amend County of Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law Number 53-09. 5. By-law Number 33-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, S.O. 1990 (LIV Communities Scenic Ridge Phase 1 and Phase 2). 6. By-law Number 34-21 to enter into a Financial Incentive Program Agreement between the County of Brant and Hugh Richard Gray and Patricia Ann Gray, owners of 120 King Street. 7. By-law Number 35-21 to amend By-Law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-Law for the County of Brant, as amended (Vicano Developments, 260 Pottruff Road). 8. By-law Number 36-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council.