County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council Agenda of June 24, 2025 be approved, as amended. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

That the delegation from Michaela Kargus regarding Bill 5 be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

That the delegation from Joan Faux regarding Bill 5 be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

That the meeting minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of May 27, 2025 be approved. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

THAT the County of Brant Council discuss the Community Grants process at the September 2, 2025, Policy Development Committee meeting. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

THAT the County of Brant Council receive the following items as information:  County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board - Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025  County of Brant Public Library Board - Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025  John Noble Home Committee of Management - Approved Resolution and Report  John Noble Home Committee of Management - Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2025  John Noble Home Committee of Management - Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025  Downtown Paris BIA - Board of Management Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2025  Downtown Paris BIA - Board of Management Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2025  Downtown Paris BIA - Board of Management Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025  Downtown Paris BIA - Board of Management Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2025  Downtown Paris BIA - Board of Management Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2025  Elections Ontario - Update  Norfolk County Resolution - Strong Mayor Powers  Town of Petrolia Resolution - Support of Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers  City of Windsor Resolution - Strong Mayor Powers  Municipality of Bluewater Resolution - Strong Mayor Powers  Township of Whitewater Region Resolution - Strong Mayor Powers  Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus - Letter Regarding Strong Mayor Powers  Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Resolution - In Support of Bill 5  Township of Archipelago Resolution - Response to Bill 5  City of Pickering Resolution - Raising Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) County of Brant

That item 10.6 be moved forward to be heard immediately following item 8.2. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

THAT the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment 40 Long Term Care beds, Day and Stay expansion and Sprinkler Projects request for additional funding of $902,248 with the County share being $250,825, be approved, to be funded through debt to be repaid from development charges and the tax levy. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (2): Councillor Peirce, and Councillor Miller Absent (1): Councillor Bell

That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of June 17, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations: 1. THAT RPT-0154-25 Naming of New Parks (2), Paris, be received as information; AND that Council approve the listed park names for public feedback. 2. THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application STG-25-02 from the owner of 2 Main Street South, St. George, for façade improvements be approved to a maximum of $4,350. AND that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement for STG-25-02. 3. THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application BUR-25-01 from the tenant of 114 King Street, Burford, for signage improvements be approved to a maximum of $1,550. AND that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Community Improvement Plan Agreement for BUR-25-01. 4. THAT OPS-RFP-25-02 Design, Tendering and Contract Administration of Bridge Projects be awarded as follows:  Horner Creek Bridge to G. Douglas Vallee Limited for the bid price of $118,505.00 (excluding HST); County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2025  Horner Culvert to G. Douglas Vallee Limited for the bid price of $69,305.00 (excluding HST);  Yeigh Bridge to Gannett Fleming Canada ULC for the bid price of $130,158.00 (excluding HST); 5. THAT OPS-RFT-25-11 – Urban and Rural Resurfacing be awarded to GIP Paving Inc. for the bid price of $2,348,800.00 (excluding HST). 6. THAT the Committee receive this repor

That Council approve the updated Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025 - 2029; And that staff be authorized to initiate implementation of strategies and initiatives outlined in the Plan, ensuring alignment with established County priorities and budgets; And that staff be directed to develop an evaluation framework to monitor progress, with annual updates to be presented to Council commencing in 2026. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

THAT Report RPT-0252-25 be received as information; THAT Council endorse the final Housing Needs Assessment report (Attachment 1) prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., as a foundational strategy for future planning and housing policy; THAT the “Roadmap to Housing Needs in Brant” (Attachment 2), be adopted as a strategic framework to guide the implementation of the County's short, medium, and long-term housing goals; AND that Staff be directed to proceed with preparing the necessary reporting and materials to support implementation of the identified 2025 action items outlined in the roadmap. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

THAT the County of Brant Council receive RPT-0271-25 – 2025 Lieutenant Governor Visit as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

THAT the County of Brant Council receive RPT-0195-25 - Budget to Actual at April 30, 2025, as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

THAT the County of Brant Council receive the communication from Kari Raymer Bishop regarding Bill 5 as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

That the fourth therefore clause be struck from the resolution and replaced with the following:  Endorses AMO's submission titled 'Unleash our Economy by Protecting Communities' to the standing committee on the interior on Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025: Shares 'RPT-0251-25 - Overview of Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 - Z. Gable and H. Gilmore' from the June 17, 2025 Administration and Operations Committee meeting, with regards to the local impacts of Bill 5. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell

That the resolution distribution list be struck out and replaced with the following:  The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario  The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing  The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation of Ontario  Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant  Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford  Brian Riddell, MPP for Cambridge Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (2): Councillor Howes, and Councillor Oakley Absent (1): Councillor Bell

WHEREAS, on June 5th, 2025 the Government of Ontario passed Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, which proposes substantial changes to environmental planning legislation, including the repeal of the Endangered Species Act and the creation of “Special Economic Zones” that can be override local planning authority and public consultation; AND Whereas the County of Brant wholeheartedly supports increasing housing supply and economic growth, but believes this must be achieved without undermining environmental protections or compromising the integrity of municipal planning processes; AND Whereas Bill 5, as proposed, risks weakening safeguards for Ontario’s natural heritage and reducing the role of municipalities in managing growth in a responsible and locally informed manner; AND Whereas the County of Brant has made a pledge through the Land Acknowledgement to working in allyship with indigenous nations, sharing responsibility for the stewardship of the land, and a strong commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, of which the 92nd call to action highlights “[committing] to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects, County of Brant Council Minutes Page 20 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 AND Whereas both of the County of Brant’s neighbouring Indigenous councils, the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected C

Be it resolved that Council direct staff to prepare Terms of Reference for a Government Relations Committee for Council’s consideration; And that said Terms of Reference specify the Committee’s mandate, meeting frequency and schedule, and reporting practices; And that said Terms of Reference include a membership comprised of the Mayor and four members of Council, chosen by the Council in accordance with the Procedural By-Law: And that the Chair and Vice-Chair shall be appointed by the Committee from among the Councillor members in accordance with the Procedural By-Law; And that staff be directed to issue a Call for Expressions of Interest from Councillors wishing to serve on the Committee prior to the meeting where Council makes said appointments; And that staff be directed to complete the above actions, including recommending any required by-law and policy amendments, prior to September 30, 2025. No Vote –

THAT the County of Brant Council incorporate a 'Government Relations' component into the Policy Development Committee meetings. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT the County of Brant Council direct staff to review and update the procedural by-law to include a section on the Council agenda which allows members of Council to provide timely and relevant updates from their work as Councillors. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT the County of Brant Council direct staff to undertake a review of all policies related to Councillors' conference travel expenses to ensure these are consistent with current broader public sector best practices and that staff report back to Council with any recommended changes prior to December 31, 2025. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT the County of Brant grant the proclamation request to proclaim September 10, 2025, as World Suicide Prevention Day. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, S.239(2)(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board, S.239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, (Administration and Operations In Camera Report of June 17, 2025). Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau

THAT the following recommendations be ratified in Open Session: 1. THAT RPT-0247-25 Property Acquisitions – 281 Grand River Street North, 285 Grand River Street North, 289 Grand River Street North, 295 Grand River Street North, 304 Grand River Street North, 308 Grand River Street North and 315 Grand River Street North be received; and THAT Council approve the acquisition of land for road widening and easement rights at 281 Grand River Street North, 289 Grand River Street North, 285 Grand River Street North, 295 Grand River Street North, 304 Grand River Street North, 308 Grand River Street North as detailed in this report. 2. THAT Staff Report RPT-0240-25 “Business and Technology Solutions – Update and Resources” be received as information; THAT James Rickert, Director of Business and Technology Services, be appointed as the Chief Information Officer for Cyber Security for the County of Brant; AND that the addition of a Desktop 1st Level Support position be approved, at a 2025 cost of $15,250, to be funded from offsetting departmental cost savings. 3. THAT two citizen appointee's be considered to serve on the Brant Heritage Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council; THAT Chantelle Campbell be appointed to the Brant Heritage Committee to serve for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council. THAT Michael Hart be appointed to the Brant Heritage Committee to serve for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council. 4. THAT the Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison I

THAT the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 73-25 - Being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards (Brant Heritage Committee) 2. By-law Number 74-25 - Being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards (County of Brant Public Library Board) 3. By-law Number 75-25 - Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 2 - Stopping Prohibited Anytime, Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime, and Schedule 6 - Parking Restricted - Time Limited) 4. By-law Number 76-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs, Schedule C - Yield Signs, Schedule J - Speed Limits, and Schedule Q - Weight on Highways) 5. By-law Number 78-25 - Being a By-law to permanently close road land described as a Part Lane, South of Lots 1 to 5, Plan 358 and North of A44069; Paris, and deem surplus to the needs of the County 6. By-law Number 79-25 - Being a By-law to - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate 0.30 metre reserve being Block 8, 2M-1989 for public road purposes 7. By-law Number 80-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 1, 2 and 3, 2R-8484 for public road purposes 8. By-law Number 81-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part 1, 2R-9032 for public road purposes 9. By-law Number 82-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part 3, 2R-9054 for public road purposes 10. By-law Number 83-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 1 and 2, 2R-9058 for public road purposes 11. By-law

THAT the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 73-25 - Being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards (Brant Heritage Committee) 2. By-law Number 74-25 - Being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards (County of Brant Public Library Board) 3. By-law Number 75-25 - Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 2 - Stopping Prohibited Anytime, Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime, and Schedule 6 - Parking Restricted - Time Limited) 4. By-law Number 76-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs, Schedule C - Yield Signs, Schedule J - Speed Limits, and Schedule Q - Weight on Highways) 5. By-law Number 78-25 - Being a By-law to permanently close road land described as a Part Lane, South of Lots 1 to 5, Plan 358 and North of A44069; Paris, and deem surplus to the needs of the County 6. By-law Number 79-25 - Being a By-law to - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate 0.30 metre reserve being Block 8, 2M-1989 for public road purposes 7. By-law Number 80-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 1, 2 and 3, 2R-8484 for public road purposes 8. By-law Number 81-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part 1, 2R-9032 for public road purposes 9. By-law Number 82-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part 3, 2R-9054 for public road purposes 10. By-law Number 83-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 1 and 2, 2R

THAT the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 73-25 - Being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards (Brant Heritage Committee) 2. By-law Number 74-25 - Being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards (County of Brant Public Library Board) 3. By-law Number 75-25 - Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 2 - Stopping Prohibited Anytime, Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime, and Schedule 6 - Parking Restricted - Time Limited) 4. By-law Number 76-25 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Schedule B - Stop Signs, Schedule C - Yield Signs, Schedule J - Speed Limits, and Schedule Q - Weight on Highways) 5. By-law Number 78-25 - Being a By-law to permanently close road land described as a Part Lane, South of Lots 1 to 5, Plan 358 and North of A44069; Paris, and deem surplus to the needs of the County 6. By-law Number 79-25 - Being a By-law to - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate 0.30 metre reserve being Block 8, 2M-1989 for public road purposes 7. By-law Number 80-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 1, 2 and 3, 2R-8484 for public road purposes 8. By-law Number 81-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part 1, 2R-9032 for public road purposes 9. By-law Number 82-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part 3, 2R-9054 for public road purposes 10. By-law Number 83-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 1 and 2, 2R-9058 for pu