County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum, including moving up item 10.1 to be heard immediately following 5.3, and 12.2 be heard immediately following 5.6 and adding two items of other business, for March 26, 2024 be approved.

That the delegation from MHTV be received as information.

That Section 10.d of the procedural by-law be set aside to allow the delegation extra time.

That the delegation from ERA be received as information; And that the delegation be

That Council approves the adoption of the County of Brant Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.

That the recommendation from the Heritage Committee regarding the designation of heritage properties be

That the delegation from Victim Services Brant on agenda item 12.2 Resolution - Councillor Oakley- To Commit Immediate Emergency Funding to Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence Support Services, be received as information.

That the delegation from Michaela - 12.2 Resolution - Councillor Oakley- To Commit Immediate Emergency Funding to Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence Support Services, be received as information.

Whereas the County of Brant in November 2023 declared Gender-based violence and Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic and requested related community services to submit funding requests; and Whereas through discussion with the community services (Willowbridge, SAC Brant, Victim Services Brant, and Nova Vita) expressed that they are overcapacity to the point where nonbudget, in-kind services offered by the County of Brant could not be utilized; and Whereas regular funding for these services has been

That the County of Brant Council minutes of February 27th and March 12th, 2024 be approved.

That the County of Brant supports local action by the Brant County Health Unit to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. As a result, the County of Brant authorizes any permit application for West Nile virus control submitted to the Ministry of the Environment from an appropriately licensed exterminator, to apply a larvicide into catch basins or surface waters located within the County of Brant.

That the following items be received as information: 8.2.2 Long Point Region Conservation Authority- 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements 8.2.3 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks- Ontario's Fifth Annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter 8.2.5 Township of Amaranth Resolution- Request to Pause Highway 413 Expansion 8.2.6 Township of Amaranth Resolution - Operational Budget Funding 8.2.7 Town of Aurora Resolution - Request Amenity Sharing MOU with School Boards 8.2.9 Municipality of Brighton Resolution - Transfer of Ride Share Licensing to the Province 8.2.10 Paris BIA Board of Management Meeting Minutes- February 14, 2024 8.2.11 Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- February 7, 2024 8.2.12 City of Brantford Resolution - Joint City-County Shared Services Committee Updated Terms of Reference 8.2.13 City of Brantford- Social Services Resolutions 8.2.14 Brant Waterways Foundation Correspondence- Support for GRCA Outdoor Education 8.2.16 County of Brant Public Library Board Meeting Minutes- January 24, 2024 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 10 Tuesday, March 26, 2024 8.2.17 County of Brant Library Board Special Meeting Minutes- January 31, 2024 8.2.19 Grand River Conservation Authority- Municipal Apportionment and 2024 Budget 8.2.20 Grand River Conservation Authority- Summary of the General Membership Annual General Meeting- February 23, 2024 8.2.22 Police Services Board Minutes of January 23, 2024

That the following items be received as information: 8.2.1. Zorra Township Resolution- TAPMO

WHEREAS The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued a split decision which would increase the upfront cost to consumers of installing natural gas connections for new homes and small businesses, and could increase the cost of new homes in the province by tens of thousands of dollars, particularly in rural areas, which would limit customer heating choices and energy reliability in communities such as [municipality name]. WHEREAS The government’s Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 would reverse the OEB’s decision, and ensure that the province can build new homes and that all Ontario families and businesses can continue to access reliable and affordable energy when it is needed. AND WHEREAS the proposed legislation would maintain the existing treatment of gas transmission projects that are critical to the province’s economic growth by ensuring new customers do not have to incur upfront financial contributions and update the OEB’s Leave to Construct process to respond to concerns raised by municipalities around supporting critical housing projects and local economic development initiatives. NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED: County of Brant Council Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1. THAT the County of Brant supports the Ontario government’s proposed legislation to maintain energy affordability and access via the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act. 2. THAT Natural gas must continue to play an integral role in meeting the energy needs of Ontario. 3. THAT the County of Brant supports the work t

That the Council of the County of Brant endorses the resolution from the City of Quinte West; and That the council of the County of Brant write a letter of support of the City of Quinte West's resolution and forward this letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Federal Minister for Housing Sean Fraser, Leaders of the Opposition Parties of Canada MP Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and MP Elizabeth May, MP Brantford-Brant MP Larry Brock, Cambridge MP Bryan May, Oxford MP Arpan Khanna, Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra, Leaders of the Opposition Parties of Ontario MPP Marit Stiles, Bonnie Crombie and MPP Mike Schriener, Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma, Cambridge MPP Brian Riddell, and Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman.

Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Brant endorses the resolution from Lambton County; and That the council of the County of Brant write a letter of support of Lambton County's resolution and forward this letter to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Leaders of the Opposition Parties of Ontario MPP Marit Stiles, Bonnie Crombie and MPP Mike Schriener, Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma, Cambridge MPP Brian Riddell, and Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman.

Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Brant endorses the resolution from the Town of Lincoln; and That the council of the County of Brant write a letter of support of the Town of Lincoln's resolution and forward this letter to Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Neil Lumsden, Leaders of the Opposition Parties of Ontario MPP Marit Stiles, Bonnie Crombie and MPP Mike Schriener, Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma, Cambridge MPP Brian Riddell, and Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman.

Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Brant support the resolution from the Township of Perry; and That the council of the County of Brant write a letter of support of the Township of Perry's resolution and forward this letter to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks Andrea Khanjin, Leaders of the Opposition Parties of Ontario MPP Marit Stiles, Bonnie Crombie and MPP Mike Schriener, Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma, Cambridge MPP Brian Riddell, and Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman.

That the Planning and Development Committee Report of March 12, 2024 be approved.

That the Administration and Operations Report of March 19, 2024 be approved.

That the funding for the Brantford General Hospital Build be added as a topic of discussion to Group B

Whereas the County of Brant Police Services Board has reviewed the 2023 false alarm statistics and requested the Council of the County of Brant consider an amendment to the Fees and Charges related to the At Fault False Alarm Fees; That the County’s fees and charges by-law be updated, effective April 1, 2024, as follows: Number of Responses to At Fault False Alarms. Fee schedule to reset per new property owner, or following two (2) years since the last at fault false alarm for a property owner: Fee: 1st Warning letter only 2nd $150 3rd $250 4th $350 5th + $500

That the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association be advised that due to the timing they are unable to appoint a member of County of Brant Council; But that a member will attend upon specific invitation.

That the resignation letter from Councillor Garneau re: Government Relations Committee, be received as information; And that Councillor Oakley be appointed to the Government Relations Committee

That the request for a working group be

Whereas World Autism Day will be recognized on April 2, 2024, in Canada than to Senator Jim Munson's Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Day; Whereas Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in every 66 Canadian children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and approximately 1-2% of the Canadian population is on the autism spectrum; Whereas ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over the life of the person as well. A child on the autism spectrum will become an adult on the autism spectrum; Whereas Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Since 1973, Autism Ontario has been providing support, information, and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals across the province; Whereas Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its Regions share common goals of providing information and education, support research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community; Therefore, that April 2, 2024 is hereby declared World Autism Day in the County of

That the County of Brant present a certificate of appreciation for Patrick Newstead’s volunteer contributions at his celebration of life.

That County of Brant Council convene in camera to discuss labour relations (mandate to bargain).

That the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 25-24- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committee and Boards and to Amend By-law 117-22 2. By-law Number 26-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Fees and Charges By-law 125- 23 (Amendment to OPP Administration Department False Alarm Schedule) 3. By-law Number 27-24- 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 25-24- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committee and Boards and to Amend By-law 117-22 2. By-law Number 26-24- Being a By-law to Amend the Fees and Charges By-law 125- 23 (Amendment to OPP Administration Department False Alarm Schedule) 3. By-law Number 27-24- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council

That the following clauses be added to by-law 2-24: That the decisions of the Court of Revision, dated February 27, 2024 form part of this by- law as Schedule "B"; and That the report prepared by R.J Burnside & Associates Limited dated December, 2023 and attached hereto as Schedule "A" is hereby adopted, subject to the changes approved by the Court of Revision at the recommendation of the Engineer for Drain A, Drain B, and the Northeast Drain.