Administration and Operations Committee

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum for February 17, 2026, be approved, as amended. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Chris Veres, Scatliff + Miller + Murray, regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan, be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Duncan Ross, Brant Cycling Club, regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Dana Darnbrough, Brant Waterways Foundation, regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Ed Wilson, Brant For Nature, regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Chris Stewart regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Simon Stolarski regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Chuck Beach regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley

THAT the delegation from Jeff Leader regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley

THAT RPT-0001-26 North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan report be received as information; and THAT the North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan be approved. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (1): Councillor Chambers Absent (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of January 13, 2026, be approved. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT OPS-RFT-25-21 Sanitary and Storm Sewer System Flushing and CCTV Inspection be awarded to Aquaflow Technology Inc. for a three (3) year term (2026, 2027, 2028) with total unit price of $25.20 for an approximate value of $717,385.00 (excluding HST). Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 170/03, Schedule 11 requires the Owners of Drinking Water System to prepare an Annual Report summarizing the system processes, major infrastructure expenses and the results of chemical and bacteriological tests completed from January 1 through December 31, and; THAT RPT-0079-026 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Summary Report for the Oakland Community Centre Drinking Water System be received as information; AND THAT, the 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Summary Report for the Oakland Community Centre be made available to the public no later than February 28, 2026. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT OPS-RFT-25-22 Peddie Bridge Rehabilitation be awarded to Marbridge Construction Ltd. for the bid price of $1,196,628.00 (excluding HST); THAT OPS-RFT-25-19 Rehabilitation of Weir Bridge on West Quarter Townline Road be awarded to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for the bid price of $1,042,500.00 (excluding HST); THAT OPS-RFT-25-23 Church Bridge Rehabilitation be awarded to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for the bid price of $442,800.00 (excluding HST); THAT OPS-RFT-25-20 Bridge and Culvert Maintenance be awarded to Looby Builders (Dublin) Limited for the bid price of $794,347.67 (excluding HST); AND THAT $250,000 in capital levy funding be reallocated from the Weir Bridge project (BRD084) to the Bridge and Culvert Maintenance project (BRD131); Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

WHEREAS the Roads Division have received two (2) separate requests for parking modifications within the County of Brant (the County). Both requests were initially made by area residents; AND WHEREAS these recommendations follow the guidelines of the May 23, 2019, approved Council report CD-19-63 - Brant Safe Streets Speed Control and Road Safety Strategy; THAT Parking By-Law Number 004-19 be amended by adding the following proposed parking restrictions: Hillside Avenue o To implement into Schedule 3, Parking Prohibited Anytime, on the east side from civic address 122 to civic address 136; 295 Grand River Street North o To implement into Schedule 13, Parking Prohibited – Fire Route, as signs are noted within the residential parking lot located at 295 Grand River Street North, located within the northeast quadrant of the Grand River Street North and Bradbury Crescent intersection; Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 AND THAT the appropriate By-Laws be amended to recognize new stop signs and no parking signs as a result of Development; Paris Meadows Phase 3 (Residential) Subdivision Parking By-Law 004-19 – Schedule 3, Parking Prohibited Anytime  Hitchman Street – east side and north side between Powerline Road and Pottruff Road;  Hitchman Street - south side and west sides to approximately 24 meters north of Hitchman Street (around the curve), toward Pottruff Road;  George Brier Drive West – north side from Hitchman Street to appr

THAT RPT-0007-26 Building By-law 4-22 Update be approved; and THAT an amending by-law for by-law 4-22, the Building By-law, be prepared and presented for Council’s consideration and approval. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT the following items be received as information:  RPT-0038-26 - Leisure Involvement For Everyone (L.I.F.E) - Financial Assistance Program  RPT-0039-26 - Recreation Services Program Summary  RPT-0078-26 - Community Improvement Plan 2025 Year in Review  Fire Services Activity Report - January 2026 Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT Staff Report RPT-0075-26 “Treasurer’s Statements on Development Charges” be received for information. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT staff be directed to increase the stringency of the Property Standards By-law to be in line with the practice of the City of Mississauga, the City of Hamilton, and Norfolk County. Yes (2): Mayor Bailey, and Councillor Bell No (5): Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT RPT-0052-26 – Residential Nuisance Lighting, be received as information; Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

WHEREAS the County of Brant launched the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program on February 3, 2025, following extensive research and program development; and Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 WHEREAS on October 20, 2025, the Province of Ontario introduced the Building a More Competitive Economy Act (Bill 56), which upon receiving Royal Assent, banned municipalities from operating ASE programs effective November 14, 2025; and WHEREAS the County of Brant Council directed staff to collect and monitor ASE program data to assess the safety and financial impacts; and WHEREAS the County of Brant Council approved the Road Safety Reserve Fund Policy to manage the revenue variability of the ASE program and outline how operating surpluses and deficits from the program will be accounted for and used in a transparent and effective manner; and WHEREAS the County of Brant Council approved the establishment of the Road Safety Reserve Fund to be funded by excess revenue from the ASE program. THEREFORE, be it resolved: THAT RPT-0086-26 - Automated Speed Enforcement Program Analysis and Next Steps be received as information; and, THAT Council directs staff to continue analyzing traffic data in zones where ASE was previously operational and bring forward an informational report in the future; and THAT Council directs staff to apply for the second phase of the Provincial Road Safety Initiatives Fund to support traffic calming initiatives once m

Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 THAT Staff Report RPT-0076-26 “Buy Ontario Act, 2025 – Overview of Legislative Changes and Comments for Provincial Feedback” be received as information; AND THAT staff be directed to submit comments on the proposed regulations and directives in advance of the respective deadline for comments, March 2, 2026. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT the Brant Connects Committee Report and Minutes of January 28, 2026 be approved, including the following recommendations: 1. THAT the nominations for the positions of Chair be closed; AND THAT Member Morton be declared Chair of the Brant Connects Committee. 2. THAT the nominations for the positions of Vice Chair be closed; AND THAT Member Farrant be declared Vice Chair of the Brant Connects Committee. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT the Bawcutt Centre Advisory Committee Minutes of January 29, 2026 be received as information. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce

THAT the Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee Report and Minutes of February 4, 2026 be approved, including the following recommendations: 1. THAT nominations for the position of Chair be closed; AND THAT Councillor Peirce be declared Chair of the Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee. 2. THAT nominations for the position of Vice Chair be closed; AND THAT Member Leask be declared Vice Chair of the Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee. 3. THAT Marilyn McCulloch - Paris, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. 4. THAT the PMHA 2002 Hoogs Installations Bantam Wolfpack Team - Paris, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. 5. THAT Sandy Boyd - Paris, and Zac Dalpe - Paris, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. 6. THAT the nominations for Arthur "Ace" Wilson - Paris, and Andy Moran - Paris, be

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (RPT-0018-26 - Apps' Mill Nature Centre - Proposed Agreement & Acquisition - P. Mete) Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce