County of Brant Council

THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of December 16, 2025 be approved, as amended. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the County of Brant Council receive the delegation from Angie Petrella with regards to Bills 56, 60, and 68 as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the County of Brant Council Minutes of November 25, 2025 be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers County of Brant Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, December 16, 2025

THAT the following consent items be received as information:  8.2.1 - Grand Erie Public Health - Grand Erie Board of Health Minutes - October 15, 2025 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday, December 16, 2025  8.2.2 - County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes - October 22, 2025  8.2.4 - Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - November 5, 2025  8.2.5 - Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2025  8.2.6 - Grand River Conservation Authority - Summary of the General Membership Meeting - November 28, 2025  8.2.8 - City of Brantford Resolution - Social Services  8.2.9 - City of Brantford Resolution - Paramedic Services Committee  8.2.10 - City of Windsor Resolution - Bill 68 & Conservation Authorities Act 8.2.11 - Municipality of Magnetawan Resolution - Site Readiness Funding Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the County of Brant Council receive item, 8.2.3 County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board - Meeting Minutes - October 28, 2025, as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the County of Brant Council receive item, 8.2.7 City of Brantford Resolution - 2026 Shared Social Services Budget Approval, as information; AND THAT staff be directed to investigate the missing budget direction from the Shared Social Services Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the missing budget direction be

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee Report and Minutes of December 9, 2025 be approved, noting that there are 12 recommendations: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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

THAT the County of Brant Council receive RPT -0439-25 Paris Drinks Fest Noise Control By-law Exemption as information; AND THAT the County of Brant Council grant a Noise Control By-law exemption for Paris Drinks Fest, to be held at Syl Apps Community Centre on August 14, 2026, and August 15, 2026. Yes (3): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley No (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the County of Brant Council receive the communication from the Grand River Conservation Authority, with regards to Bill 68 Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025 (No. 2) and the proposed consolidation of the 36 conservation authorities, as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recently approved Bill 68, which establishes the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is proposing the consolidation of the province's 36 conservation authorities into seven regional conservation authorities, including the Grand River Conservation Authority(GRCA), which will be amalgamated amongst eight current authorities to become part of the Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority (LERCA); County of Brant Council Minutes Page 10 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 AND WHEREAS the 38 municipalities within the GRCA watershed boundaries today and the 81 municipalities that are proposed to make up the LERCA in 2027 will be levied to fund both the regional conservation authority as well as the provincial conservation agency; AND WHEREAS the new organizations will result in the degradation of local governance, local fiscal accountability, local service delivery, local environmental focus and unprecedented funding by local municipalities of both a large regional authority and a provincial agency; AND WHEREAS the GRCA Board of Directors has responded to Bill 68 and the proposal for Conservation Authorities consolidation with a constructive and thoughtful alternative that retains local governance, local service delivery, local environmental focus and local fiscal accountability while responding constructively to the Government of Ontario's concerns about accountability, planning and responsiveness; NOW THEREFORE BE

WHEREAS democracy is healthiest when all individuals are able to participate fully, safely, and contribute to the well-being of their community; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the erosion of respectful discourse and constructive debate across all levels of government, including in neighbouring municipalities; AND WHEREAS municipal elected officials across Ontario are increasingly facing harassment, threats, and hostility that create unsafe work environments and discourage civic participation; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have amplified disrespectful dialogue, misinformation, and toxic engagement, which can dissuade individuals—particularly women and people from diverse backgrounds—from seeking or remaining in elected office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democratic processes are inclusive, respectful, and representative of the diversity of genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities found within our communities; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified troubling trends, including lower voter turnout and fewer candidates seeking municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives), pledging to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WH

WHEREAS Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex illness whose symptoms vary widely and may include debilitating chronic pain, overwhelming fatigue, and cognitive impairment; and WHEREAS there is no known cause of, or cure for fibromyalgia; and WHEREAS Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and to show support for those living with FM and their families; and WHEREAS Fibromyalgia affects about 5% of Canada's population, which is over 2,000,000 men, women, and children of all ages and races are afflicted with this chronic illness; and WHEREAS people with FM have a right to be treated with dignity and have a right to pain relief; THEREFORE, I Mayor David Bailey on behalf of the County of Brant do hereby proclaim May 12, 2026 to be "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day", in the County of Brant. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the County of Brant Council grant First Paris Scouting proclamation request for February 22, 2026, to raise awareness for scouting and guiding in the County of Brant. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

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 (Administration and Operations Committee In-Camera Report - December 9, 2025 & RPT-0435-25 - New central Library Site Selection), S.239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, and S.239(2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (RPT-0425-25 - Losani Homes Nith Subdivision - OLT Appeal Regarding Engineering Admin Fee) Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 123-25 - Being a By-law to provide for an interim levy, to provide for the payment of taxes, and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 2. By-law Number 124-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1, South Dumfries, Part Lots 28 & 29, Concession 2, South Dumfries, Part Road Allowance between Concessions 1 & 2, South Dumfries, being Parts 1 & 2, 2R-8970 for public road purposes. 3. By-law Number 125-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 24-25, being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the County of Brant (Terryberry Municipal Drain) 4. By-law Number 126-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the following by-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 123-25 - Being a By-law to provide for an interim levy, to provide for the payment of taxes, and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. 2. By-law Number 124-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1, South Dumfries, Part Lots 28 & 29, Concession 2, South Dumfries, Part Road Allowance between Concessions 1 & 2, South Dumfries, being Parts 1 & 2, 2R-8970 for public road purposes. 3. By-law Number 125-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 24-25, being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the County of Brant (Terryberry Municipal Drain) 4. By-law Number 126-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers

THAT the following by-laws be read a third time, passed, signed and executed: County of Brant Council Minutes Page 15 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 1. By-law Number 123-25 - Being a By-law to provide for an interim levy, to provide for the payment of taxes, and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. 2. By-law Number 124-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1, South Dumfries, Part Lots 28 & 29, Concession 2, South Dumfries, Part Road Allowance between Concessions 1 & 2, South Dumfries, being Parts 1 & 2, 2R-8970 for public road purposes. 3. By-law Number 125-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 24-25, being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the County of Brant (Terryberry Municipal Drain) 4. By-law Number 126-25 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers