Administration and Operations Committee

That Item 12, the In Camera portion of the agenda be moved to immediately follow the delegations.

That the Administration and Operations Committee agenda for January 16, 2024, be approved, as amended.

That the presentation from Paul MacIntyre, R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited be received as information; And that Committee recommend Council give two readings to the Harley Municipal Drain by-law and adopt the report as a provisional by-law.

That the presentation from Andrea Bowden - "Area of Highland Estates" re: Cleaver Road Bridge, be received as information.

That section 10(d) of the procedural by-law be waived to grant the delegation additional time to present.

That the presentation from Kelly Geerts and Joan Gatward re: Oakland Community Centre be received as information.

That the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera for items 12.1 & 12.2 - S.239.2.c - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Verbal Report (King Edward St) and RPT-0128-24 (Oakland Community Centre).

That the County of Brant Council continue to support the Oakland Community Centre and work with the community to revitalize the building to use for the community.

That the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of December 5, 2023 be approved.

That staff be authorized to write off taxes under the authority of Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act as follows: Municipal Share $ 71,889.39 School Share $ 18,118.10 Total Write-off $ 90,007.49 And that the final payment to the School Boards be reduced by the amount of $18,118.10 for their share of the taxes written off.

That the following items be received as information: 7.2.1 Fire Prevention Activity Report - November & December 2023 - T Waldschmidt 7.2.2 RPT-0139-24, 2024 Mileage Rate - H Mifflin

That RPT 0129-24 be received as information; And that Council approve adding an additional Planning and Development Committee and Council meeting on Tuesday July 30, 2024, to the 2024 Council calendar, subject to any amendments made by resolution or special meetings at the call of the Mayor and/or Chair, as provided for in the Procedural By-law.

Whereas the construction of Iarocci Boulevard has been completed to the satisfaction of County of Brant (the County) Staff; And whereas the land transfer for Iarocci Boulevard from the developer to the County is now completed; And whereas staff recommends that Iarocci Boulevard between Consolidated Drive and Green Lane be opened to vehicular traffic; That Traffic By-law 182-05 be amended by implementing the following by-law traffic regulations:  Iarocci Boulevard at Green Lane, In Paris Schedule B, Stop Signs, Iarocci Boulevard – for Eastbound direction as it intersects with Green Lane;  Iarocci Boulevard at Consolidated Drive, In Paris Schedule B, Stop Signs, Iarocci Boulevard – for Westbound direction as it intersects with Consolidated Drive;  Iarocci Boulevard, in Paris Schedule J, Speed Limit. That a 50 km/hr speed limit for Iarocci Boulevard be implemented between Green Lane and Consolidated Drive. And that the necessary By-laws be raised at the January Council meeting.

That staff be directed to start the Operations Capital project tender process in advance of the 2024 Budget Deliberations and approval to ensure that the twelve Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 (12) projects listed in the body of this report are tendered in the most advantageous time of year; And that staff be directed to start the vehicle tender process in advance of the 2024 Budget Deliberations to secure the necessary vehicle and equipment needed to carry out County of Brant (the County) Services. This request includes the purchase of nine (9) vehicles; And That staff report back to Council for approval of these tenders as required by the County Purchasing Policy.

That RPT-0102-24 On-Street Permit Parking be received as information; And that no changes to on-street permit parking be adopted at this time.

That Report RPT-0110-24 - 2024 Scotland/ Oakland Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Community Master Plan be received as information; That the project budget outlined for the Scotland/ Oakland Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Community Master Plan is within the 2024 Capital Budget (Policy Planning) for $250,000 and $100,000 for 2025 if required; That staff are directed to finalize the Scotland/ Oakland Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Community Master Plan Terms of Reference; And that staff begin the process for procurement of the required external consultants in advance of approval of the 2024 Capital Budget.

And that the purchasing policy be waived to allow direct negotiations with consultants for specific assignments for this project, subject to final approval of the CAO.

That the Cemetery Advisory Committee minutes of November 23, 2023 be received as information.

That clause two be amended to remove Steve Farrant and add David Miller

That the Brant Connects Committee report of January 10, 2024 be approved, noting the following recommendations: 1. That Sue Morton be elected Chair for the year 2024 and that the nominations for the role of Chair be closed. 2. That Councillor Miller be elected vice chair for the year 2024 and that nominations for the role of vice chair be closed.

That the Brant Connects Committee Report of December 4, 2023 be approved, noting the following recommendation: 1. That the 2024 Brant Connects Meeting Schedule, be approved.