Brant County public meetings in 2023

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting to receive presentations and staff reports on two key planning documents: the Asset Management Plan for Core Assets and the initial Long Term Financial Plan. Council will consider approving the Asset Management Plan as required by provincial regulation and will receive the Long Term Financial Plan for information, with direction to proceed with next steps including public engagement.

• Approval of Asset Management Plan for Core Assets (RPT-0447-23) as required under Ontario Regulation 588/17
• Directing staff to complete Asset Management Plan for non-core assets by June 2024 provincial deadline
• Incorporating AMP recommendations into 2024 and future budget process
• Receiving Long Term Financial Plan initial presentation (RPT-0517-23) as information
• Directing staff to proceed with Council and Public Engagement sessions for the Long Term Financial Plan

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings to consider two minor variance applications. Staff have recommended approval for both requests regarding setbacks and accessory structure dimensions.

• Minor variance for 8 Messecar Drive to permit a 1.24 metre interior side yard setback for an attached garage
• Minor variance for 61 Hammond Road to increase accessory structure lot coverage to 222.95 m²
• Minor variance for 61 Hammond Road to increase accessory structure height to 5.38 m

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to hear three delegations: a petition to repair and reopen Cleaver Bridge to vehicle traffic, a request from Warlords Hockey for ice time, and a proposal from Brant Cycling Club for a trail network and nature park north of the Nith. Council will also consider several by-laws, including new swimming pool enclosure and fence regulations, an interim levy, and a site plan control by-law, plus reports from committees and consent items from various boards.

• Petition to repair and reopen Cleaver Bridge to vehicle traffic (delegation by Andrea Bowden)
• Warlords Hockey delegation requesting ice time
• Brant Cycling Club delegation for North of the Nith Trail Network and Nature Park
• By-law 134-23: Swimming pool enclosure regulations (repeals and replaces By-law 54-03)
• By-law 137-23: 2024 interim levy with 1.25% monthly penalty and interest

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing for a zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 245 Oakland Road in Scotland, proposing 37 residential lots. The committee will also consider staff reports on updating the site plan control by-law, adopting a new civic addressing policy, and receiving a year-end development planning update. The meeting includes routine items like election of chair, approval of minutes, and consent items.

• Public hearing for ZBA5-PS1-23-DN: 37-lot residential subdivision at 245 Oakland Road, Scotland
• Staff report RPT-0493-23: update site plan control by-law, replace by-law 157-03
• Staff report RPT-0494-23: approve new Municipal Civic Addressing Policy, replace DVS-2005-03 and by-law 42-00
• Staff report RPT-0495-23: 2023 year-end development planning update

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider a minor zoning by-law amendment for 217 Highway 2, which would rezone the property from Agriculture to Agriculture-Special Exception to prohibit a residential dwelling and address lot area deficiencies. The council will also vote on three by-laws, including two zoning amendments and a confirming by-law. No delegations, committee reports, or other business items are listed.

• ZBA20-23-ES: Rezone 217 Highway 2 from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture-Special Exception (A-194) to prohibit residential dwelling
• By-law 131-23: Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 61-16 for 217 Highway 2
• By-law 132-23: Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 61-16 for 139 Court Drive
• By-law 133-23: Confirm proceedings of Council

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports, including the 2024 interim tax by-law, a new $5,000 subdivision registration clearance fee, and the 2024 proclamations and events calendar. They will also receive updates on municipal drain maintenance, water infrastructure, and community safety plans, and decide on the future of the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee.

• 2024 Interim Tax By-law to be presented to Council for consideration
• New $5,000 Subdivision Registration Clearance Package Submission fee proposed for 2024
• 2024 Proclamations and Events calendar with over 80 proclamations and flag raisings
• Municipal Drain Progress Update with by-law to bill completed drain maintenance costs to affected properties
• Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence Community Action Plan actions, including awareness campaign and rural outreach worker funding

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to discuss broadband internet deployment in Brant County. Items include a presentation from Xplore Inc., updates on the Building Broadband Faster Act, and concerns about duplication between Rogers (Ledcor) and Xplore fibre-optic installations. The committee will also consider approving the 2024 meeting schedule and minutes from November 1, 2023.

• Presentation by Brian Duggan, Director of Network Deployment, Xplore Inc.
• Discussion of Rogers (Ledcor) and Xplore fibre-optic installation duplication and overlap
• Review of Rogers (Ledcor) resident consent forms
• Bell Canada motion to appeal CRTC ruling 2023-348
• Approval of 2024 Brant Connects meeting schedule

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee will consider a staff report recommending the County of Brant partner with the Brant Community Foundation to deliver the Community Grants Program starting in 2024. The report also proposes allocating 0.5% of the County's operating budget to the program and continuing pre-approved grants through the 2026-2030 term. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Staff report RPT-0513-23 recommends partnering with Brant Community Foundation for Community Grants Program
• Proposal to allocate 0.5% of County operating budget to Community Grants Program
• Recommendation to continue pre-approved grants, reviewed during 2026-2030 term
• Draft grant application forms and scoring criteria to be finalized and presented to committee
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the County of Brant Council, held on November 30, 2023, at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a delegation from Phil Montour of Six Nations of the Grand River on land acknowledgement training. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Delegation by Phil Montour (Six Nations of the Grand River) on Land Acknowledgement Training
• Attachment: 'SN Lands - Global Solutions - FINAL 2020.pdf'

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting on November 28, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Paris, ON. The main agenda item is a presentation by Darin P. Wybenga, Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, on Land Use Acknowledgment Training. The meeting also includes routine items: approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and adjournment, with the next meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. the same day.

• Presentation by Darin P. Wybenga on Land Use Acknowledgment Training
• Attachment: Grand River Tract.pdf
• Special meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON
• Next meeting at 6:00 p.m. same day in County of Brant Council Chambers

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to approve its 2024 draft budget, set its 2024 meeting schedule, and receive reports on October crime statistics and false alarms. The board will also adopt minutes from its October 24, 2023 meeting and hear updates from council and the chair. Most items are routine approvals and information reports.

• 2024 Draft Police Services Board Budget approval (RPT-0511-23)
• 2024 Police Services Board meeting schedule approval (RPT-0497-23)
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report for October 2023
• False Alarm Statistics for October 2023 (RPT-0507-23)
• Adoption of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council will consider a staff recommendation to partner with co-operative housing federations on a feasibility study for a seniors co-op building at Russell Heights, funded by $50,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. Council will also hear delegations on intersection safety, Nova Vita, library statistics, and a tower proposal, and vote on resolutions regarding GO Transit expansion, short-term rental regulation, and declaring gender-based violence an epidemic.

• Feasibility study for Russell Heights Phase 2 seniors co-op housing at 50 High Street, funded by $50,000 from Affordable Housing Reserve Fund
• Delegation on safety concerns regarding RPT-0289-23 (King Edward St and Dundas St W Intersection Improvement) with petition
• Resolution to support GO Transit expansion to Brantford, sending letter to Minister of Transportation
• Resolution to develop short-term rental licensing policy with Municipal Accommodation Tax by June 30, 2024
• Resolution to declare gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the County of Brant

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a monthly update from the Cemetery Supervisor. The committee will also review the 2023 Cemetery By-law and its associated schedules.

• November 2023 Cemetery Supervisor Update from M. Hunter
• Review of 2023 Cemetery By-law and Schedules
• Approval of September 21, 2023, meeting minutes

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is deciding on several consent items, including awarding roof repair contracts totaling $334,386, reallocating $295,000 for utility locate services, and approving the 2024 Paramedic Services budget with a net levy of $9,179,298. They will also discuss a heritage evaluation for 3-7 Yeo Street, winter maintenance changes, and a motion to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.

• Award roof contracts to Proteck Roofing: Scotland Community Centre ($114,882), Burford Community Centre ($178,439), Gaukel Memorial ($41,065), total $334,386 plus HST
• Reallocate $295,000 to hire two FTEs for utility locate services
• Approve 2024 Paramedic Services budget: $16,891,999 expenditures, net levy $9,179,298
• Remove winter maintenance on Cleaver Road from Whitemans Creek to Colborne Street West
• Purchase winter vehicles: two trucks from Metro Freightliner ($139,689 and $184,916) and equipment from Viking-Cives ($207,705 and $215,430)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review two agricultural planning applications, approve prior minutes, and receive staff updates on the new Official Plan, zoning by-law, housing options, chickens in residential areas, and agricultural plastics. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed beyond approvals.

• SP16-23-ES at 47 Harley Road - E. Sousa
• ZBA16-23-ES at 1760 Colborne St. E - E. Sousa
• Verbal update on new Official Plan, Comprehensive Zoning By-law, housing options, and chickens in residential areas
• Operations update on traffic and agricultural plastics
• Approval of October 16, 2023 minutes

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Brant County Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three consent and variance applications. Staff recommend refusing a surplus farm dwelling severance at 719 Watt's Pond Road, approving a new residential lot and related easements at 303/309 Highway 5, and approving a new employment lot at 1318 Colborne St West.

• Refusal recommended for B31-23-HH: sever surplus farm dwelling at 719 Watt's Pond Rd (1.26 ha) — fails farm consolidation policies
• Approval recommended for B29-23-LG: new 0.55-acre residential lot at 303 Highway 5
• Approval recommended for B33-23-LG and B34-23-LG: mutual access easements between 303 and 309 Highway 5
• Approval recommended for A24-23-LG: variance to reduce minimum lot area (2,210 sq m vs 3,000) and frontage (25.9 m vs 30 m) at 303 Highway 5
• Approval recommended for B32-23-DN: sever 2.89 ha for employment use at 1318 Colborne St West

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hear delegations and staff reports on allowing backyard chickens in residential areas, with members asked to pick an option. It will also hold public hearings on two telecommunications tower applications and receive a rezoning application at 217 Highway 2. A notice of motion proposes supporting GO Rail expansion to Brantford.

• Backyard chickens in residential areas: staff report RPT-0454-23 with options, delegations from residents
• Telecom tower at 9 Main Street North, St. George: staff recommends it does not meet preferred location guidelines
• Telecom tower at 45 Hatchley Road: staff recommends it meets preferred location guidelines
• Rezoning application ZBA20-23-ES at 217 Highway 2 to remove single detached dwelling as permitted use
• Notice of motion to send letter supporting GO Rail expansion to Brantford

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee is meeting to consider a staff report on delegations to the ROMA and OGRA conferences. The committee will decide whether to approve delegation requests, schedule pre-delegation meetings, add $1500 to each member's 2024 conference budget, and prepare a by-law amendment for Council.

• Staff report RPT-0492-23 on ROMA and OGRA conference delegations
• Proposed $1500 addition to 2024 conference budget per committee member
• Amendment to remuneration by-law (86-22) to be prepared for Council
• Directive to schedule committee meetings before delegation submissions

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider an Official Plan amendment for 305 King Edward Street in Paris, proposed by Sifton Properties, to permit a mixed-use, high-density development and re-designate part of the land to Natural Heritage System. The council will also vote on related by-laws, including a zoning amendment for 471 Paris Road, and will move in-camera to discuss litigation involving OLT appeals at 269 German School Road and 23 Beverly Street East.

• OPA2-23-MV: Official Plan amendment for 305 King Edward Street (Sifton Properties) for mixed-use high-density development
• By-law 118-23: Zoning by-law amendment for 471 Paris Road
• By-law 119-23: Official Plan amendment for 305 King Edward Street
• In-camera session: litigation advice on OLT appeals at 269 German School Road and 23 Beverly Street East
• Delegation by Chris Pidgeon (GSP Group) on the 305 King Edward Street OPA

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive a staff report on the draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2020-2024, with an opportunity to provide comments. The agenda also includes discussion of accessibility in council chambers and a staffing update. Most items are routine procedural matters.

• Draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2020-2024 (RPT-0499-23) to be received as information and comments requested
• Discussion of accessibility in Council Chambers
• Staffing update from L. Jackson
• Approval of October 13, 2023 minutes

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including an updated Behaviour Policy, a review of the Fence By-Law 54-03, a consultation plan for bridge/culvert closures, a Climate Change Action Plan scope, and a municipal support resolution for a battery storage project. The committee will also consider notices of motion on World Council on City Data membership and short-term rental regulations. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and consent items.

• Approval of updated 2023 Behaviour Policy (RPT-0420-23)
• Review of Fence By-Law 54-03, with options for direction (RPT-0455-23)
• Approval of consultation plan for closure/conversion of Cleaver Road Bridge and Castler Bridge (RPT-0380-23)
• Direct staff to prepare Climate Change Action Plan with goals and costed projects by Q2 2024 (RPT-0466-23)
• Municipal support resolution for Boralex 100MW Brant Battery Energy Storage Project (RPT-0467-23)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, and to discuss several heritage matters. Key items include an evaluation discussion for 3-7 Yeo Street, an update on the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy, a notice of proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, and a Heritage Impact Assessment for 719 Watts Pond Road. The committee will also consider a joint heritage meeting for 2024 with neighbouring municipalities.

• 3-7 Yeo Street - Evaluation Discussion
• Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy Update
• Notice of Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage Impact Assessment - 719 Watts Pond Road
• Joint Heritage Meeting 2024: Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Brantford

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and to receive staff reports including a tourism industry statistics presentation. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2023.

• Approval of October 5, 2023 and September 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff update by D. Clements
• Tourism industry statistics presentation by D. Clements

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The committee will hear presentations regarding network deployment and internet service provider tools. Members will also receive updates on Ledcor communications, Swift, and the Building Broadband Faster Act.

• Presentation by Brian Duggan, Director of Network Deployment, Xplore Inc.
• Ledcor Communication Update
• Discussion on Reporting Tool Data Mapping Accuracy
• Swift Update
• Administrative Penalties Regulation under the Building Broadband Faster Act, 2021

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will consider donating a decommissioned 2015 GMC Demers Type 3 ambulance to a religious institute, receive a statistical package as information, and hold a closed session to discuss negotiations for a build-to-suit lease for the Paramedic Services Headquarters. The meeting also includes routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Donation of decommissioned 2015 GMC Demers Type 3 ambulance to Institute of the Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (RPT-0471-23)
• Receive Paramedic Services Statistical Package as information (RPT-0474-23)
• In Camera session to discuss RPT-0476-23: Update on Build-to-Suit Lease - Paramedic Services Headquarters
• Approval of September 18, 2023 minutes

County of Brant License Tribunal

The County of Brant License Tribunal is meeting to handle administrative items including attendance, election of a chair, and approval of the agenda. The main substantive item is a staff report recommending adoption of the tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedures, which would then be forwarded to County Council for approval. A training session on the tribunal is also scheduled.

• Adoption of Rules of Practice and Procedures (RPT-0297-23) to be forwarded to County Council
• Training session by Solicitor & Corporate Counsel Jyoti Zuidema
• Election of Chair
• Declaration of pecuniary interests

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to decide on several key items, including a new on-demand transit contract with Via Transportation, additional funding for the Burford Fire Station bunker gear room, and a resolution to expand housing options. Council will also consider a resolution expressing support for Israel and condemning Hamas, as well as a grant for the Burford District Minor Hockey Association.

• Approve 2024-2027 Communications and Marketing Strategy
• Approve $205,000 additional funds for Burford Fire Station bunker gear room
• Authorize Via Transportation transit contract for 2024, increasing operating budget to $1,140,000
• Resolution to expand housing options, directing staff to commence new zoning by-law
• Resolution to form Government Relations Committee

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board will review the Detachment Commander's report and false alarm statistics from January to September 2023. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2024 annual billing statement and a budget allocation for Christmas recognition for OPP members.

• Review of False Alarm Statistics (January to September 2023)
• 2023 Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Grant remainder
• 2024 Annual Billing Statement from OPP Municipal Policing Bureau
• Budget allocation for Christmas Recognition for OPP Members
• Detachment Commander's and Statistics report for October 24, 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on three applications: a lot line adjustment with two related minor variances for properties in Burford, a lot line adjustment for 640 Oak Park Road, and a minor variance for 327 McLean School Road. The committee will vote on staff recommendations to approve each application, subject to conditions.

• Consent B28-23-LG: lot line adjustment of 0.08 ha (0.21 ac) from Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd. to 41 Eleventh Concession Road
• Minor Variance A22-23-LG: recognize reduced lot area of 38.9 ha (96.12 ac) for Kevin Hodge Farms Ltd.
• Minor Variance A23-23-LG: recognize reduced lot area of 0.20 ha (0.49 ac) for Wayne Lankin at 41 Eleventh Concession Road
• Consent B27-23-HH: lot line adjustment of 0.15 ha (0.39 ac) from 640 Oak Park Road to 644 Oak Park Road
• Minor Variance A18-23-HH: reduce street setback from 20 m to 7.5 m at 327 McLean School Road for a new dwelling

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will receive the Social Services Draft 2024 Budget from the City of Brantford, consider amendments to parking and traffic by-laws, and discuss several other operational items. The agenda includes delegations, consent items, staff reports, and notices of motion. The committee will also move in camera to discuss negotiations for Brant Transit and the Bawcutt Centre Project.

• Social Services Draft 2024 Budget received as information; questions forwarded to City of Brantford
• Proposed $650.00 Municipal Consent Permit Fee
• Parking By-Law amendments for Washington Street, Paris and removal of snow route restrictions
• Removal of 18-tonne weight restriction on Mill Street bridge
• Application to designate County of Brant as a Bee City

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will review a staff report regarding chickens in residential areas. The committee will also receive information on a planning application for 719 Watt’s Pond Road.

• Staff Report RPT-0445-23: Chickens in Residential Areas - Project Overview and Options
• Planning Application B31-23-HH: 719 Watt’s Pond Road - Haylee Hallema

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review staff reports regarding a Corporate Accessibility Policy and a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also address accessibility issues in the County of Brant referred from a previous Council meeting.

• RPT-0458-23 - Corporate Accessibility Policy
• Multi Year Accessibility Plan
• Compliance Report Update
• Referral of Ed Solak delegation regarding accessibility issues

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda, minutes, and consent items. The main substantive business is two by-laws: one to assume road reserves from a subdivision plan, and another to remove a holding provision from the zoning by-law for a property at 3 Bernice Street.

• By-law 108-23: assume reserves from Blocks 24 and 25, Plan 2M-1930 for road purposes
• By-law 109-23: amend zoning by-law 61-16 to remove a holding provision at 3 Bernice Street

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to receive public input on a proposed Official Plan Amendment for 405 dwelling units at 305 King Edward Street, and to consider staff recommendations on civic addressing for 524-526 Scenic Drive. The agenda also includes a notice of motion to upzone residential properties for multiplexes, and several delegations on local development matters.

• Public hearing for OPA2-23-MV: 405 units (221 townhouses, 4-7 storey apartments) at 305 King Edward Street
• Staff report RPT-0391-23 on civic addressing options for 524-526 Scenic Drive
• Notice of motion to upzone all residentially zoned non-heritage properties within urban boundaries for multiplexes as of right
• Delegations re: Curtis Ave South, 989 Rest Acres Road, and 524-526 Scenic Drive
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, hear a staff update on the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy, and receive a Culture Days update. The meeting also includes a tree dedication in memory of Mike O'Byrne, followed by a social time. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of September 7, 2023 minutes
• Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy Update by K Cicman
• Culture Days Update by K Cicman
• Dedication of Tree in memory of Mike O'Byrne
• Next meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Brant County Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to hear a staff update including tourism industry statistics. Members will also discuss follow-up communications on Culture Days promotion and a question raised at a previous meeting, plus landscaping on Rest Acres Road. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of September 7, 2023 minutes
• Culture Days promotion communication follow-up
• Committee question follow-up communication
• Rest Acres Road landscaping discussion
• Tourism industry statistics presentation by D. Clements

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to handle routine items: approving the agenda and previous minutes, and appointing Steve Farrant as Rural Representative. They will also receive updates on broadband initiatives (Swift, Xplore, GIS mapping, Ledcor) and a development application resource, plus discuss an Ontario internet access map.

• Appointment of Steve Farrant as Rural Representative
• Swift update from Councillor Miller
• Xplore follow-up by J. Rickert
• GIS Broadband Mapping & Ledcor update
• Ontario Internet Access Map - Connected North

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to receive the 2022 consolidated financial statements and the Brant Municipal Enterprises annual report, appoint a hearing officer for the administrative penalties system, and consider a request to declare the Brant Eats Food and Drink Event municipally significant. The agenda also includes several by-laws covering fire department regulations, open air burning, traffic and parking amendments, and appointments. A number of items are routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and consent items.

• Receive 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Brant Municipal Enterprises 2022 Annual Report
• Appoint James B. Georgeff as Hearing Officer for Administrative Penalties System (By-law 106-23)
• Declare Brant Eats Food and Drink Event (Oct 27, 2023, Gaukel Community Centre) municipally significant
• By-law 97-23 to establish and regulate County of Brant Fire Department, repealing By-law 190-96
• By-law 102-23 to repeal and replace open air burning by-law 223-02

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting to review updated correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Housing Affordability Task Force's recommendations. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and a communications item with attached documents. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the housing task force correspondence.

• Updated correspondence from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations
• Task Force Recommendations Ranking Chart attachment
• List of Task Force Recommendations attachment

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive several reports as information, including the OPP Detachment Commander's report, false alarm statistics, and financial updates. The board will also review communications from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and other policing-related items. Most items are routine information or approvals, with no major decisions listed.

• Receive OPP Detachment Commander's Report for July and August 2023
• Receive False Alarm Monthly Summary for August 2023 and Staff Report RPT-0433-23 on July 2023 false alarms
• Review Ministry of the Solicitor General letter re: Brant County OPP Detachment Board Proposal
• Review 2023 Interim Provincial Offences Act Summary of Payment and OPP detachment revenues for April-June 2023
• Review letter re: distribution of Police Record Check Revenue to municipalities

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will meet after site visits to two cemeteries. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving the Cemetery Supervisor's update, discussing columbarium naming, and reviewing the 2023 Cemetery By-law and Schedules.

• Site visits to Burford Pioneer Cemetery (171 King Street) and Congregational Cemetery (404 Maple Ave S)
• Adoption of July 27, 2023 minutes
• Cemetery Supervisor's update for September 2023
• Columbarium naming discussion
• Review of 2023 Cemetery By-law and Schedules A-C

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is reviewing staff reports on solid waste collection options, municipal consent fees, and year-end office closures, among other items. They will also consider several consent items, including a community improvement plan grant and a water servicing environmental assessment.

• Solid waste tender options for 2025 include changes to garbage and organics collection frequency and yard waste collection areas
• Proposed Municipal Consent Permit fees: $460 for 100 meters or less, $920 for greater than 100 meters
• Approval of Community Improvement Plan grant up to $5,875 for façade improvements at 112 King Street, Burford
• St. George Water Servicing Class Environmental Assessment to be approved and posted for public review
• Municipal offices to close December 27-29, 2023 for year-end holidays

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will receive the 2024 Paramedic Services Draft Budget as information and provide direction to staff on the base budget, capital budget, decision packages, and any other items. The committee will also consider going into a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations related to wages and benefits for the 2024 budget.

• 2024 Paramedic Services Draft Budget update (RPT-0416-23)
• Proposed capital budget with reserve forecast (Sep 12)
• Proposed operating budget (Sep 12)
• In camera session for labour relations/employee negotiations (s.239.d)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and the minutes from July 17, 2023, and hearing a delegation from Deanna Poechman and Norma Isotamm regarding Curtis Ave South. No planning applications or staff reports are listed for this meeting.

• Delegation by Deanna Poechman and Norma Isotamm re: Curtis Ave South
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 16, 2023

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments and related official plan changes for properties on Colborne Street. One application would rezone land at 1318 Colborne Street from Agriculture to Light Industrial with a parking reduction. The other would rezone 1130-1146 Colborne Street East from General Commercial to residential high-density zones to allow townhouses and apartments, with several site-specific provisions. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including those to implement these changes and to relieve lands from Planning Act provisions for two subdivisions.

• ZBA2-23-AW: Rezone 1318 Colborne Street from Agriculture (A) to Light Industrial (M2-40) and reduce parking to 1 space per 135 sq m of warehouse
• OPA2-21-AW and ZBA31-21-AW: Rezone 1130-1146 Colborne Street East from General Commercial to holding-Residential Multiple High Density (h-RM3) for stacked townhouses and 32 row houses
• By-law 91-23: Amend Zoning By-law 61-16 for 1318 Colborne Street
• By-laws 92-23 and 95-23: Amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 1130-1146 Colborne Street East
• By-laws 93-23 and 94-23: Relieve lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act for Stoney Ridge Subdivision Phase 2B and Paris Meadows Subdivision

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from June 6, 2023, and to discuss next steps for upcoming induction ceremonies. The agenda includes assigning committee members to three ceremonies scheduled for September and October 2023 at venues in South Dumfries, Burford, and Paris. No other substantive business is listed.

• South Dumfries ceremony: September 28, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Gaukel Memorial Community Centre
• Burford ceremony: October 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m., Burford Community Centre
• Paris ceremony: October 26, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Brant Sports Complex
• Approval of June 6, 2023 committee minutes

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 6, 2023. Staff provided updates on ceremony arrangements for South Dumfries, Burford, and Paris, including invitations and plaque inscriptions.

• Approved September 12, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to receive information on two telecommunications tower applications, hear a delegation about unassumed subdivisions, and consider staff reports on subdivision updates and civic addressing. The agenda includes public hearings under the Telecommunications Tower Protocol and the Planning Act, though no Planning Act public hearings are listed for this meeting.

• Telecom tower application for a 25-metre monopole at 9 Main Street N (H. Hallema)
• Telecom tower application for a 45-metre self-support structure at 45 Hatchley Road (H. Hallema)
• Delegation by Andrea Bowden re: unassumed subdivisions
• Staff report on civic addressing at 524–526 Scenic Drive, proposing renumbering to 534, 530, and 528
• Staff report on Royal Highland Estates Phase 2 Subdivision Update

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will receive staff reports and consider approvals, including the 2024 draft operating and capital budgets, a response time targets plan, and the Community Paramedic Palliative Wish program. The committee may also discuss wages in a closed session due to union negotiations.

• Approval of Community Paramedic Palliative Wish program (RPT-0399-23)
• 2023 Response Time Targets and Performance Plan to be submitted to Ministry of Health (RPT-0374-23)
• 2024 Proposed Budget for Operations & Capital, including decision packages (RPT-0375-23)
• Budget to actual variance report at July 31, 2023 (RPT-0357-23)
• In Camera session on labour relations/employee negotiations re: 2024 budget wages

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the Community Paramedic Palliative Wish Program and the 2023 Response Time Targets and Performance Plan for submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Members also reviewed operational dashboards and the proposed 2024 budget before losing quorum.

• Approved Community Paramedic Palliative Wish program (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Response Time Targets and Performance Plan RPT-0374-23 (Carried)
• Received Paramedic Service Operational and Community Paramedicine Dashboard as information (Carried)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2023 (Carried)
• Received Brant-Brantford Community Paramedicine Program Update RPT-0378-23 as information (Carried)
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package RPT-0377-23 as information (Carried)
• Received budget to actual variance report at July 31, 2023, RPT-0357-23 as information (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and July minutes, hear a delegation on accessibility, and discuss accessibility in council chambers and accessible parking at Burford Pharmasave. The committee will also review a minor site plan application for the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and a communication from a Paris resident.

• Delegation by Ed Solak re: Accessibility in the County of Brant
• Discussion of Accessibility in Council Chambers (B. Allison)
• Discussion of Burford Pharmasave Accessible Parking (K. Wazonek)
• Site plan application SP12-23-DN - County of Brant Lawn Bowling (Minor) at 169 Grand River St N, Paris
• Communication from Paris Resident re: Accessibility

The committee endorsed the site plan for the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and directed staff to investigate accessibility standards at Rest Acre Ridges park. Members also received a presentation from Ed Solak regarding physical disability challenges.

• Endorsed site plan SP12-23-DN for Paris Lawn Bowling Club with request for one additional accessible parking stall
• Directed staff to investigate accessibility standards and project status at Rest Acre Ridges park
• Approved support for Ed Solak's delegation to the September 25, 2023 County of Brant Council meeting
• Approved agenda for September 11, 2023
• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting
• Received communication from Paris resident regarding accessibility

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several heritage matters. Items include an update on the Paris Plains Cemetery heritage designation, demolition permits, Penman's Textile Mill, and the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy. The committee will also consider a memorial bench and naming opportunities for a columbarium.

• Paris Plains Cemetery heritage designation update
• Demolition permits report
• Penman's Textile Mill discussion
• Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy update
• Memorial bench for Mike O'Byrne and columbarium naming request

The Brant Heritage Committee approved the pursuit of a Provincial Designation for Penman’s Textile Mill and supported a communication plan for a private development project in downtown Paris. The committee also approved a memorial for former member Mike O’Byrne and a name preference for a cemetery columbarium.

• Approved pursuit of Provincial Designation for Penman’s Textile Mill
• Approved support for prompt coordination of communication between staff and developer for the private project at 5, 7, 9 Grand River St N
• Approved memorializing Mike O’Byrne with a donated tree, stone, and plaque
• Approved naming preference of 'Cobblestone' for the Paris Cemetery Columbarium
• Approved July 6, 2023 minutes as amended
• Approved September 7, 2023 agenda

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Brant County Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and July minutes, then hear updates on Destination Ontario statistics, an Arts Culture and Heritage open house, Brant Celebrates Culture Days, and a staff update. No decisions on funding or policy are listed; the agenda is mostly routine business and informational items.

• Approval of July 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Destination Ontario/Ministry statistics update by D. Clements
• Arts, Culture, and Heritage Open House update by K. Cicman with engagement posters attachment
• Brant Celebrates Culture Days update by K. Cicman
• Next meeting set for October 5, 2023 at County of Brant Council Chambers

The committee approved the September 7, 2023 agenda and the July 6, 2023 minutes. Staff provided updates on Destination Ontario statistics, the Arts, Culture, and Heritage strategy, and various local events. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 7, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to discuss broadband connectivity in the County of Brant. Items include a presentation from Xplore, updates on GIS broadband mapping, the Brant Connectivity Guide launch, and a Ministry of Infrastructure memo on red tape reduction for broadband projects.

• Presentation by Melissa Greco and Joel Freund re: Xplore in the County of Brant
• GIS Broadband Mapping update by J. Rickert and Alex Videka
• Brant Connectivity Guide Launch by S. Lennox
• Swift Update by Councillor Miller
• Red Tape Reduction for Designated Broadband Projects memo from Ministry of Infrastructure

The committee received a presentation from Xplore Inc. regarding rural broadband and reviewed a new GIS internet connectivity report tool. Staff announced the launch of the Brant Connectivity Guidebook. One item regarding development application resources was deferred.

• Approved September 6, 2023 agenda
• Approved June 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received delegation from Melissa Greco (Xplore Inc.)
• Deferred Development Application Resource- Process Flow/ Contact List to next meeting
• Received communications regarding Red Tape Reduction for Designated Broadband Projects

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve the agenda, and receive a staff report on proposed revisions to the 2024 Community Grants Program. The committee will provide direction to staff on which areas to explore further in developing a revised program. No decisions on grant amounts or specific program changes are listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Staff Report RPT-0402-23: Revisions to the 2024 Community Grants Program – Background Report
• Committee to provide direction on areas for further exploration in program revision

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee established the 2024 funding level and directed staff to research outsourcing program administration to the Brant Community Foundation. Staff were also tasked with reviewing eligibility criteria for for-profit corporations and places of worship.

• Elected Councillor Oakley as Chair
• Elected Councillor Garneau as Vice Chair
• Set 2024 grant funding at 0.5% of the Operating Budget
• Directed staff to gather information from Brant Community Foundation on administering the grants program
• Directed staff to review evaluation criteria regarding ongoing grants, multiple submissions, and eligibility for for-profit corporations and places of worship
• Directed staff to review separating large funding requests from the grants process

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items, including an affordable housing report, a new fire department by-law, amendments to the Brant Municipal Enterprises Shareholder's Declaration, and the revival of a joint shared services committee with Brantford. The committee will also receive a delegation on hospital master planning and approve the updated Program Cancellation Policy.

• RPT-0353-23: Approve updated 2023 Program Cancellation Policy
• RPT-0197-23: Approve new Establishing and Regulating By-law for County of Brant Fire Department
• RPT-0390-23: Receive housing options report on affordable and attainable housing
• RPT-398-23: Recommend amendments to BME Shareholder's Declaration, removing CAO as default CEO
• RPT-403-23: Resurrect Joint City-County Shared Services Committee with Brantford

The Policy Development Committee approved an updated Program Cancellation Policy and a by-law to regulate the County of Brant Fire Department. The committee also recommended changes to the Brant Municipal Enterprises Shareholder's Declaration and resurrected a joint committee with the City of Brantford to explore shared interests and initiatives.

• Approved updated 2023 Program Cancellation Policy (RPT-0353-23)
• Approved RPT-0197-23 to repeal and replace the by-law establishing and regulating the County of Brant Fire Department
• Recommended amendments to Brant Municipal Enterprises Shareholder's Declaration regarding CEO selection and appointment
• Approved resurrection of Joint City-County Committee for shared interest and initiatives
• Appointed Councillors Kyle, Oakley, Bell, Chambers, and Coleman to the Joint City-County Committee
• Deferred update to Corporate Strategic Plan (RPT-339-23) until Long-Term Financial Plan and 2024 Budget process are complete
• Received reports on BCHS Master Planning and Housing Options as information

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, and to receive the Cemetery Supervisor's July 2023 update as information. No decisions on specific projects or budgets are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of July 27, 2023 agenda
• Adoption of May 25, 2023 minutes
• Receive Cemetery Supervisor's July 2023 update (D. Hussey)

The Cemetery Advisory Committee approved inviting the Brant Heritage Committee to suggest names for the columbarium. The committee also supported the Brant Railway Heritage Society's request to use Mt. Pleasant Cemetery for an October 2023 event. Staff provided updates on pillar work and monument repairs.

• Approved invitation to Brant Heritage Committee to propose Columbarium names (Carried)
• Approved support for Brant Railway Heritage Society use of Mt Pleasant Cemetery for October 2023 Culture Day Event (Carried)
• Approved July 27, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 25, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Received Cemetery Supervisors Update of July 27, 2023 as information (Carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including the establishment of an automated speed enforcement program with an administrative penalties system, the 2024 budget direction, and multiple construction and grant awards. The agenda also includes delegations, consent items, committee reports, and in-camera items on litigation and personnel matters.

• Award Curtis Avenue North Reconstruction to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for $508,494.87, with $332,718.83 transferred from Glen Morris Road Bridge account
• Award Paris Lawn Bowling Club replacement to GTA General Contractors Ltd. for $1,651,300 excluding HST
• Consider three by-laws to establish automated speed enforcement and administrative penalties system
• Award 2023 Emergency Grant of $1,919.26 to Burford Figure Skating Club
• Direct staff to prepare 2024 operating budget and five-year capital forecast, with capital levy starting at $14,701,311

Council approved several construction and design contracts for sewers, bridges, and parking lots. The board also approved reports from the Planning and Development and Administration and Operations committees, including street renaming and heritage salvage recommendations.

• Awarded St. George Trunk Sewer design to First Nation Engineering Service Ltd. for $288,085
• Awarded bridge projects to Douglas Vallee Limited ($66,802 and $69,946) and Gannett Fleming Canada ULC ($155,599 and $119,323)
• Awarded parking lot construction to Brantco Construction for $422,785.50
• Directed staff to pursue a unique name for Paris Links Road
• Approved processing of consent application at 1272 Colborne Street prior to zone change
• Referred request to change addresses at 526 Scenic Drive to staff for a report
• Appointed R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited as engineer for Tighe Award Drain report
• Authorized CAO to award Burford Administration Office building retrofit tender

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on six applications: four consent applications to sever land and two minor variance requests. Staff recommend approval for all items, subject to conditions. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest.

• Consent B14-23-ES: sever surplus farm dwelling at 217 Highway 2, ~0.5 ha, subject to rezoning to A-9
• Consent B13-23-LG: correct deed at 110 Burford-Delhi Townline Rd to revert inadvertent parcel merger
• Consent B18-23-LG and variance A17-23-LG: sever lot at 2 Chapel St and reduce setback to 2.0 m on Dundas St W
• Consent B19-23-HH: divide semi-detached dwelling at 94 Dundas St W into two lots
• Variance A12-23-LG: allow additional residential unit at 890 Mount Pleasant Rd with smaller lot area

The Committee of Adjustment approved three consent applications for land severances and one minor variance for a reduced street setback. Decisions included a surplus farm dwelling severance and a correction of deed for merged parcels.

• Approved B14-23-ES for surplus farm dwelling severance at 217 Highway 2
• Approved B13-23-LG to correct deed for merged parcels at 110 Burford Delhi Townline Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved B18-23-LG to create one residential lot at 2 Chapel St
• Approved A17-23-LG for reduced street setback of 2.0m at 2 Chapel St
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the County of Brant Council to consider a Planning and Development Committee report and vote on two by-laws. The main item is By-law 81-23, which would approve the St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study, amend Zoning By-law 61-16, and repeal By-law 88-22. Council will also consider a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• By-law 81-23: Approve St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study, amend Zoning By-law 61-16, repeal By-law 88-22
• By-law 82-23: Confirm proceedings of Council
• Planning and Development Committee Report dated July 11, 2023

Council approved the St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study and associated technical findings. The decision includes amending Zoning By-law 61-16 and repealing Interim Control By-law 88-22 to implement new performance standards for growth in St. George.

• Approved Planning and Development Committee Report of July 11, 2023 (Carried)
• Endorsed St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study recommendations and Technical Memoranda (Carried)
• Directed staff to develop a Servicing Allocation Policy for St. George (Carried)
• Passed By-law 81-23 to approve the Masterplan Study, amend Zoning By-law 61-16, and repeal By-law 88-11 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 82-23 to confirm the proceedings of Council (Carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider awarding several contracts, including a $288,085 sewer design contract and a $1.94 million insurance renewal. They will also review a request to install an all-way stop at Irongate Drive and Savannah Ridge Drive, which staff do not recommend. Other items include fee changes, community improvement grants, and a heritage committee recommendation on salvaging materials from a property.

• Award OPS-RFP-23-03 St. George Trunk Sewer Installation to First Nation Engineering Service Ltd. for $288,085 (excluding HST)
• Award bridge design contracts: Reid Bridge ($66,802), Peddie Bridge ($69,946) to G. Douglas Vallee Ltd.; McBlain Bridge ($155,599) and Douglass Bridge ($119,323) to Gannett Fleming Canada ULC
• Renew municipal insurance with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $1,935,618 plus taxes
• Approve Community Improvement Plan grants: $73,000 for 5, 7, 9 Grand River Street N, Paris; $1,700 for 21 William St signage
• Approve amendments to Fees and Charges By-law for environmental services items

The Administration and Operations Committee awarded several contracts for sewer installation, bridge design, and parking lot construction. The committee also approved a request to update postal codes for Pearson Place in Glen Morris and authorized a retrofit for the Burford Administration Office.

• Awarded St. George Trunk Sewer design to First Nation Engineering Service Ltd. for $288,085
• Awarded bridge design contracts to Douglas Vallee Limited (Reid and Peddie bridges) and Gannett Fleming Canada ULC (McBlain and Douglass bridges)
• Awarded parking lot construction to Ekum-Sekum Incorporated o/a Brantco Construction for $422,785.50
• Authorized CAO to award tender for Burford Administration Office building retrofit
• Instructed Canada Post to update postal codes for Pearson Place from St. George to Glen Morris
• Appointed R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited as engineer for Bennett Drain extension petition
• Approved Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Defeated motion to maintain status quo on recorded voting options (4-6)

Police Services Board

The County of Brant Police Services Board is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive the OPP Detachment Commander's and statistics reports, and review a staff report on false alarm statistics for January to June 2023. The meeting also includes updates from a councillor, the OAPSB Zone 4, and the chair, followed by an in-camera session. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of June 20, 2023 Police Services Board minutes
• Receive Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report for June 2023
• Receive OPP statistics report for July 2023 meeting
• Staff Report RPT-0356-23 on false alarm statistics January-June 2023
• Next meeting set for September 26, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

The Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Members received the Detachment Commander's report and a staff report on false alarm statistics for January to June 2023. No substantive policy changes or funding decisions were made.

• Approved July 18, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics reports as information (Carried)
• Received Staff Report RPT-0356-23 regarding False Alarm Statistics January to June 2023 as information (Carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive a staff report (RPT-0352-23) on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement update regarding Natural Heritage System policies. The committee will also consider sharing the report with two Conservation Authorities in Brant County. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Report RPT-0352-23 on proposed Provincial Planning Statement - Natural Heritage System Policies update
• Recommendation to share report with two Conservation Authorities in County of Brant
• Approval of June 19, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 19, 2023. The committee received a staff report regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement's Natural Heritage System Policies Update.

• Approved agenda for July 17, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received report RPT-0352-23 on Proposed Provincial Planning Statement as information (Carried)
• Approved sharing report RPT-0352-23 with the two Conservation Authorities in the County of Brant (Carried)

County of Brant Council

Council approved three major zoning by-law amendments to facilitate residential housing and lot creation. The decisions included rezoning agricultural lands to rural residential and adjusting residential density for townhouse construction.

• Approved rezoning of 283 McLean School Road from Agriculture to Rural Residential and Site Specific Provision Rural Residential (Carried)
• Approved rezoning of 369 Scenic Drive from Agriculture and Natural Heritage to Rural Residential (RR-62) and Natural Heritage (NH-15) (Carried)
• Approved rezoning of Plan 2M-1947 Block 106 from Residential Singles and Semis (R2-18) to Residential Multiple Low Density (RM1-18) for townhouse units (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 75-23 regarding 283 McLean School Road (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 76-23 regarding 729B Mount Pleasant Road (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 77-23 regarding 6 Bernice St (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 78-23 regarding 369 Scenic Drive (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 79-23 regarding Plan 2M1947 Block 106 (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider endorsing the St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study and a related zoning by-law amendment to replace the interim control by-law. The committee will also receive public input on three zoning applications, including a townhouse development and industrial rezonings. A delegation will discuss renaming part of Paris Links Road.

• Endorse St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study and direct staff to implement recommendations
• Repeal Interim Control By-Law 88-22 and adopt zoning by-law amendment for St. George
• Public hearing: 378 Harley Road, New Durham – rezone to Residential Hamlet for townhouses and allow outdoor storage of precast concrete
• Public hearing: 1318 Colborne Street West, Burford – rezone from Agriculture to Light Industrial (M2) with 35% parking reduction
• Public hearing: 88 Dundas Street – major zoning amendment and subdivision for mixed commercial, residential, and industrial uses

The Committee endorsed the St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study and approved a Zoning By-Law Amendment to repeal the interim control by-law for St. George. It also directed staff to rename a section of Paris Links Road. Several other zoning amendments were received as information.

• Directed staff to rename the existing section and extension of Paris Links Road with a unique name (Carried)
• Endorsed the St. George Comprehensive Masterplan Study and Technical Memoranda (Carried)
• Directed the development of a Servicing Allocation Policy for St. George (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment to repeal Interim Control By-Law 88-22 for St. George (Carried)
• Received as information zoning amendment for 378 Harley Road regarding outdoor storage and townhouse development (Carried)
• Received as information zoning amendment for 1318 Colborne Street West to rezone from Agriculture to Light Industrial (Carried)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, review an updated terms of reference, discuss a site plan control application for 1070 Rest Acres Road in Paris, and consider correspondence about accessible parking at Home Hardware. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a recommendation to approve the revised terms of reference.

• Site plan control application for 1070 Rest Acres Road, Paris (D. Namisniak)
• Updated Terms of Reference (RPT-0341-23) with recommendation to approve Appendix A
• Correspondence regarding Home Hardware accessible parking
• Approval of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved its updated Terms of Reference and the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the site plan for 1070 Rest Acres Road, specifically discussing accessible parking and sidewalk access for Home Hardware.

• Approved agenda for July 10, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Approved Appendix A, Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Received correspondence from E. Anne Saunders regarding Home Hardware accessible parking (Carried)

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to consider approving two Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications for properties in Paris, ON. The committee will also review minutes from May 8, 2023, and discuss an updated CIP brochure and sample social media posts.

• CIP-23-04: Façade, signage, planning/building fee, downtown housing, and adaptive commercial reuse grants for 5, 7, and 9 Grand River Street North, Paris
• CIP-23-05: Signage Improvement Grant for 21 William St., Paris
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023
• Review of draft CIP brochure
• Sample social media posts for St. George, Burford, and Paris CIPs

The meeting was held for informational purposes only because quorum was not obtained. No formal decisions were made, though staff provided updates on grant applications and a new brochure.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and June minutes, hear a delegation about the 55+ Summer Games, and discuss new business including on-farm diversified uses and a staff update. The meeting is largely procedural with a few discussion items.

• Delegation by Matt Cuthbert, 55+ Summer Games Coordinator, re: 55+ Summer Games
• Discussion of On-Farm Diversified Uses (B. Kortleve)
• Staff Update by D. Clements
• Approval of June 1, 2023 minutes

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 1, 2023. Members received presentations on the 55+ Summer Games and on-farm diversified uses, including Airbnbs. The committee discussed public art options for Rest Acres Road due to landscaping challenges.

• Approved July 6, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved June 1, 2023 minutes (Carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Committee supported a proposed by-law to designate the Paris Plains Church Cemetery. Members also recommended the salvage of materials from 191 Pinehurst Road and requested a staff investigation into formal salvage processes for 2024.

• Supported proposed Designation By-law for Paris Plains Church Cemetery (Carried)
• Recommended developer for 191 Pinehurst Road arrange salvage of materials, specifically buff-coloured brick (Carried)
• Recommended a memorandum of understanding for salvage of heritage features at 191 Pinehurst Road (Carried)
• Requested staff investigate a formal process to salvage architecturally significant materials for 2024 (Carried)
• Approved agenda for July 6, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2023 (Carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive a staff report on paramedic services statistics and the chief's update. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the statistical package received as information.

• Approval of May 10, 2023 committee minutes
• Report RPT-336-23: Paramedic Services Statistical Package June 2023 and Chiefs Update
• Next meeting set for September 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 10, 2023. Members received a statistical package and update from the Chief of Paramedic Services. No new policies or funding allocations were decided.

• Approved July 5, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Received RPT-0336-23 Paramedic Services Statistical Package as information (Carried)

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council will consider approving the concept design and construction of the new Main Library and Bawcutt Centre, with $13,489,000 to be included in the 2024 Capital Budget. The council will also hear delegations on police services, a donation request from Sacred Heart Church, and a petition to reduce the speed limit in Onondaga. Several staff reports and by-laws, including road closures and street renaming, are on the agenda.

• Award of Broadway Street West storm sewer outlet contract to R & M Construction for $404,075.99
• Application for Seniors Active Living Centre Program funding through the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
• By-law to rename Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane
• By-law to close road land between Spruce Street and Brydges Street (Watts Lane)
• Delegations and petition regarding Onondaga speed limit reduction

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road widening and water system design. They also referred a $100,000 donation request for Sacred Heart Parish to the 2024 budget and endorsed the Right to Repair movement.

• Awarded Iarocci Boulevard Construction contract to Capital Paving Inc. for $1,864,210.63
• Awarded Mt. Pleasant Drinking Water Distribution System design to First Nations Engineering Services Ltd. for $464,495
• Approved renaming Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane
• Referred $100,000 Sacred Heart Parish donation request to 2024 budget
• Referred Onondaga speed limit reduction request to Safe Streets Program
• Authorized CAO to award tender for Paris Road Widening turning lane
• Approved support for Kloss2Cross, including free use of Paris outdoor pool
• Endorsed Right to Repair Movement via letter to MP's and MPP's

Administration and Operations Committee

The Brant County Administration and Operations Committee is deciding on major infrastructure contracts, including the award of the Iarocci Boulevard construction tender to Capital Paving Inc. for $1,864,210.63. The body is also approving an additional $1,396,786 in debenture funding for the John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment to add 40 beds. Other decisions include realigning Canada Community-Building Fund allocations for road and storm sewer projects and appointing an engineer for a new drain on Bishopsgate Road.

• Award of OPS-RFT-23-20 Iarocci Boulevard Construction to Capital Paving Inc. for $1,864,210.63 (excluding HST).
• Approval of $1,396,786 additional funding via debentures for the John Noble Home Bell Court 40-bed addition.
• Award of OPS-RFP-23-02 consultant services for Mt. Pleasant Drinking Water Distribution System Improvements to First Nations Engineering Services Ltd. for $464,495 (excluding HST).
• Reallocation of Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) funding for Highway 2, Curtis Ave N, and Broadway St storm sewer projects.
• Appointment of R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited as engineer for the petition for a new drain to serve Bishopsgate Road.

The Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including Iarocci Boulevard construction and Mt. Pleasant water system design. It also authorized additional funding for a 40-bed addition at John Noble Home and reallocated Canada Community-Building Fund grants for road and sewer projects.

• Approved $1,396,786 for John Noble Home Bell Court 40-bed addition via debentures
• Awarded Iarocci Boulevard Construction to Capital Paving Inc. for $1,864,210.63
• Awarded Mt. Pleasant Drinking Water Distribution design to First Nations Engineering Services Ltd. for $464,495
• Authorized CAO to award tender for 471 Paris Road widening turning lane
• Approved $3,060 for signage improvements at 97 Grand River Street North
• Declared a portion of Watts Lane surplus and listed it on the open market
• Reallocated Canada Community-Building Fund for Highway 2, Curtis Ave N, and Broadway St projects
• Approved free use of Paris outdoor pool and advertising for Kloss2Cross swim

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to receive routine reports, including the OPP detachment commander's report and statistics, a staff report on false alarms, and OPP detachment revenues. The board will also consider communications about a golf tournament sponsorship request and letters regarding the School Resource Officer program. Most items are for information or approval of minutes, with no major decisions listed.

• Staff Report RPT-0302-23 on False Alarm Statistics for May 2023
• OPP detachment revenues for January to March 2023
• Emergency Services Golf Tournament sponsorship request
• Haldimand County PSB letter re: School Resource Officer Program reinstatement
• Ministry of Education Safe and Healthy Schools Branch communication

The Board approved a $1,000 sponsorship for the 2nd Annual Brant Emergency Services Golf Tournament. Members received reports on detachment statistics, false alarms, and revenues. The Board also directed the Chair to reiterate concerns to the Ministry of Education regarding the School Resource Officer Program.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for the 2nd Annual Brant Emergency Services Golf Tournament
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics reports as information
• Received Staff Report RPT-0302-23 regarding May 2023 False Alarm Statistics
• Received January to March 2023 Detachment Revenues report
• Directed the Chair to respond to Patrick Byam of the Ministry of Education regarding School Resource Officer Program concerns

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review three planning applications, including a zoning by-law amendment and two consent applications, and to receive updates on the new Provincial Planning Statement and the County's Official Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest.

• ZBA-2-22-AW - 283 McLean School Road (A. Wyszynski)
• B14-23-ES - Pynenburg - 217 Highway 2 (E. Sousa)
• B16-23-ES - Oakes - 89 Highway 2 (E. Sousa)
• Verbal update on new Proposed Provincial Planning Statement
• Verbal update on adoption of County of Brant's new Official Plan

The committee reviewed agricultural planning applications for properties on McLean School Road and Highway 2. Members approved a field access request and the decommissioning of a barn, and directed staff to negotiate a specific lot size for a property severance.

• Approved field access within the Natural Heritage Zone at 283 McLean School Road (Carried)
• Received application B14-23-ES (217 Highway 2) as information and decided the existing barn be decommissioned (Carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate a .6 ha lot size with the applicant for B16-23-ES (89 Highway 2) (Carried)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five applications: three sign variances, one lot coverage variance, one accessory structure height variance, and one consent application for lot creation with an associated easement. Staff recommend approval for all except the easement, which is recommended for refusal due to insufficient sight distance.

• SV4-23-LG: 3 fascia signs at 566 Oak Park Rd (2 permitted) - recommend approve
• SV3-23-LG: sign face 18.88 m² at 315 Grand River St N (10 m² max) - recommend approve
• A11-23-LG: 50% lot coverage at 1 Masters Lane (45% max) - recommend approve
• A13-23-ES: accessory structure height 5.3 m at 200 East River Rd (5.0 m max) - recommend approve
• B79-83-22-LG: 1 new lot at 137 Harley Rd - approve; driveway easement - refuse

The Committee of Adjustment unanimously approved several sign variances and minor variances for lot coverage and structure height. The Committee also approved a consent application to create a new residential lot and an associated easement in Burford.

• Approved sign variance SV4-23-LG for three fascia signs at 566 Oak Park Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved sign variance SV3-23-LG for three fascia signs and increased sign area at 315 Grand River St N (Unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A11-23-LG for 50% lot coverage at 1 Masters Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A13-23-ES for a 5.3 metre detached garage height at 200 East River Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved consent application B79-22-LG for a new residential lot at 137 Harley Rd (Carried)
• Approved consent application B83-22-LG for an easement at 137 Harley Rd (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings on three zoning by-law and official plan amendment applications, receive a staff report on renaming Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane, and consider a delegation on the renaming. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing: ZBA7-23-SL, 369 Scenic Drive – rezone from Agriculture (A) and Natural Heritage (NH) to Rural Residential (RR) and NH
• Public hearing: ZBA10-23-SL, Block 106 on Plan 2M-1947 – rezone from R2-18 to RM1-18 for lot line adjustment
• Public hearing: ZBA31-21-AW & OPA2-21-AW, 1130-1146 Colborne St E – re-designate from General Commercial to Site Specific Policy Area Urban Residential and rezone to h-RM3-X
• Staff report: RPT-0238-23 – request to rename Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane
• Delegation: Peter Keeton re: street renaming

The Planning and Development Committee approved a request to rename Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane. The committee also held public hearings regarding three zoning and official plan amendment applications, though no decisions on those applications were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved renaming Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane (Carried)
• Approved Planning and Development Committee minutes from May 9, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved the June 13, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 836 Watt's Pond Road, which would change part of the property from Residential Singles (R1) to Residential Singles and Semis with site-specific provision 18 (R2-18) to allow a lot line adjustment. The council will also vote on several by-laws, including one to amend the zoning by-law for this property and two to relieve certain lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privilege related to Haley's Elevators at 29 Thirteenth Concession.

• Rezoning application ZBA22/22/SL for 836 Watt's Pond Road from R1 to R2-18 for lot line adjustment
• By-law 63-23 to amend the County of Brant Zoning By-law for 836 Watt's Pond Road
• By-law 64-23 to relieve certain lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act
• By-law 65-23 to relieve certain lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act
• In camera item on litigation and solicitor-client privilege (Haley's Elevators – 29 Thirteenth Concession)

Council approved a rezoning application for 836 Watt’s Pond Road to allow for a future lot line adjustment and additional housing types. Four by-laws were read and passed, including the zoning amendment for the Watt's Pond property.

• Approved rezoning of 836 Watt’s Pond Road from Residential Singles (R1) to Residential Singles and Semis with site specific provision 18 (R2-18) (Carried)
• Passed By-law 63-23 to amend the Zoning By-law for 836 Watt's Pond Road (Carried)
• Passed By-law 64-23 to relieve certain lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Carried)
• Passed By-law 65-23 to relieve certain lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Carried)
• Passed By-law 66-23 to confirm the proceedings of Council (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee changed its meeting frequency to be at the call of the Chair with a minimum of four meetings per year. Members also requested a report on playground audit findings and recommended improvements before a report is brought to Council.

• Approved agenda for June 12, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 (Carried)
• Changed meeting schedule to be at the call of the Chair with at least four meetings per year (Carried)
• Requested K. Wazonek report playground audit findings and recommended improvements to committee before reporting to Council (Carried)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to discuss broadband internet servicing in Brant County. Items include delegations on broadband and Xplore projects, a Rogers Fibre to the Home announcement, internet connectivity reports, a draft letter to the CRTC, and updates on funding and mapping. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Delegation by Steve Farrant re: Broadband Servicing, including internet towers near 290 Maple Ave
• Delegation by Joel Freund re: Xplore Projects
• Rogers Fibre to the Home - Infrastructure Ontario Announcement
• Draft letter to CRTC
• RED Funding Application Status update

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then discuss next steps for hall of fame activities. Items include plaque updates, ceremony dates for Paris and South Dumfries, ceremony tasks, a Wall of Recognition research update, and promotion of nominations. A letter about a Zach Dalpe banner from the Brant Sports Complex facility supervisor is also on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda and May 24, 2023 minutes
• Plaque updates from members
• Ceremony dates for Paris and South Dumfries
• Wall of Recognition research task update
• Zach Dalpe banner letter from M Plumstead, Brant Sports Complex Facility Supervisor

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee renamed the Athlete Recognition Policy and approved the May 24, 2023, minutes. Members discussed plaque updates, proposed dates for induction ceremonies in South Dumfries, Paris, and Burford, and the 2024 nomination process.

• Approved June 6, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 24, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Renamed Athlete Recognition Policy to 'Sports Hall of Fame Recognition Policy' (Carried)
• Received communications regarding Zach Dalpe Banner as information (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, hear a delegation from Amy Warner of the Paris Agricultural Society, and receive a staff update. No major decisions or new business items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Delegation by Amy Warner, Paris Agricultural Society
• Approval of June 1, 2023 agenda
• Approval of May 4, 2023 minutes
• Staff update by D. Clements
• Next meeting set for July 6, 2023

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting. Members received presentations from the St. George Applefest and the Paris Agricultural Society. Staff provided updates on upcoming local events and tourism brochures.

• Approved June 1, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, hear staff reports on heritage recognition for 2 Beverly St West in St George, discuss an Ontario Heritage Conference session, and review heritage inventory for the Paris Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Lands. The committee will also consider its workplan, including Brant Celebrates Culture Days, and set the next meeting date.

• Heritage recognition for 2 Beverly St West, St George
• Ontario Heritage Conference session 'A Grand River Runs Through It'
• Paris Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Lands heritage inventory review
• Brant Celebrates Culture Days workplan item
• Approval of May 4, 2023 minutes

The committee received a heritage inventory for employment land expansion in the Paris Settlement Area Boundary Expansion. Members discussed memorialization designs for 2 Beverly St West and preparations for the Ontario Heritage Conference. No formal votes were recorded for budget approvals or policy changes.

• Approved June 1, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Paris SABE - Heritage Inventory Excerpt (Carried)
• Directed that preservation of cultural heritage resources be reinforced to developers (Carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the County of Brant Council, primarily dedicated to a strategic plan exercise facilitated by G. Pothier. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and declarations of pecuniary interests, with no other substantive business listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2023.

• Strategic Plan Exercise facilitated by G. Pothier
• Next meeting set for June 13, 2023

Council participated in a strategic planning exercise facilitated by GLPi to determine the County of Brant's direction for the next four years. Members discussed community feedback, rural versus urban imperatives, and identified strategic goals. A draft plan will be produced based on this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda

County of Brant Council Special Meeting OP Public Hearing

This is a special meeting to deliberate and vote on adopting the County of Brant New Official Plan, a comprehensive land-use document applying to all lands in the county. The public hearing portion was closed on May 29, 2023, so this session is for council discussion and decision-making. Staff recommend adoption along with supporting documents and a by-law.

• Adoption of New Official Plan dated May 23, 2023
• Adoption of Annex mapping series
• By-law 61-23 to adopt the Official Plan
• By-law 62-23 to confirm proceedings of council
• Direct staff to submit plan to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Council approved several site-specific boundary expansions for employment and community lands. They also directed staff to report on growth-related infrastructure financing and strengthened language regarding affordable housing studies.

• Excluded all matters currently before the Ontario Land Tribunal from the Final New Official Plan
• Directed staff to prepare a report by December 2023 on growth-related infrastructure capital financing options
• Approved strengthened wording to study attainable housing and partner with the City of Brantford on affordable housing
• Denied Site-Specific Request #101 to expand Cainsville Settlement Area Boundary (1-10)
• Approved Site-Specific Request #97 to expand Burford Settlement Area Boundary at 26 Eighth Concession Road
• Approved Site-Specific Request #96 to expand New Durham Settlement Area Boundary at 20-40 Muird Road South and 348 Harley Road
• Approved Site-Specific Request #109 to expand Oakhill Settlement Area Boundary at 253 Oakhill Drive

County of Brant Council Special Meeting OP Public Hearing

The County of Brant Council is holding a special public hearing on its New Official Plan, with presentations from staff, consultants, and the public. The hearing includes multiple requests for settlement area boundary expansions, primarily for employment and residential uses. The meeting will recess and continue on May 30, 2023, for Council deliberation.

• Public hearing on the New Official Plan under Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act
• Stubbe's Precast requests New Durham Settlement boundary expansion (Employment Area)
• TCA Bishopsgate and other landowners request Burford Settlement boundary expansion (Employment Area)
• Wilburt Long requests Oakhill Settlement boundary expansion (Community Area/Residential)
• Correspondence from CN Rail, Lafarge Canada, and Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association on the Official Plan

Council conducted a public hearing to receive presentations and delegations regarding the Final New Official Plan. No final decisions were made on the plan or specific land-use requests during this session; all public comments and correspondence were referred for future Council deliberation.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received and referred all public delegations and comments for Council consideration (Carried)
• Received and referred correspondence items for Council consideration (Carried)

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and the minutes from March 23, 2023. Members will receive an update from the Cemetery Supervisor covering 2023 projects, including Paris Pillars, a Paris columbarium and naming, Oakland Cemetery, and foundation repairs. They will also discuss the Memorial Bench and Tree Program, including a new service delivery experience and a bench for Vic Garn, and consider a proposal regarding the Mt Pleasant Cemetery original settler monument and storage shed.

• 2023 Cemetery Projects: Paris Pillars, Paris Columbarium and Naming, Oakland Cemetery, Foundation Repairs and Installations
• Memorial Bench and Tree Program: New Service Delivery Experience, Vic Garn's Bench
• Mt Pleasant Cemetery - Original Settler Monument & Storage Shed (P Smeaton)
• Approval of March 23, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting: Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 23, 2023. Staff provided status updates on cemetery restoration, columbarium installations, and memorial programs. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved May 25, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 23, 2023 minutes (Carried)

Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee

The Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive staff reports on the Community Partnership Forum outcomes, the implementation plan, and next steps for the plan's terms of reference. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 24, 2023 agenda
• Adoption of March 31, 2022 minutes
• Staff report on Community Partnership Forum outcomes
• Discussion of Implementation Plan and Terms of Reference next steps

The committee elected its leadership and approved the agenda and previous minutes. Staff presented a recap of the Community Safety & Well-being Partnership Forum and discussed the implementation of the safety plan and risk factors.

• Elected Councillor Kyle as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Member Bernstein as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved May 24, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 31, 2022 minutes (Carried)

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to discuss next steps including potential induction dates, wall of recognition and research tasks, and ceremony tasks. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of May 24, 2023 agenda
• Adoption of April 12, 2023 minutes
• Review potential induction dates
• Wall of Recognition and research tasks
• Ceremony tasks

The committee identified October 7, 2023, as a supported date for a ceremony at the Burford Community Centre and directed staff to propose fall dates for a Paris area event. Members volunteered to research information for new inductees' plaques and to compile digital data for the Paris Wall of Recognition. The committee also discussed potential wording changes to the Athlete Recognition Policy.

• Approved May 24, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Directed staff to propose Paris area ceremony dates between September and early November
• Assigned Member Leask to digitally compile Paris Wall of Recognition information for the website
• Assigned research tasks for inductee plaques to Member Pelton, Member McCulloch, Member Adedayo, Mayor Bailey, and L. Campbell

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to hear a delegation on ATV use on certain roads, receive committee reports, and consider several staff recommendations and by-laws. Key items include appointing three council members to the Licence Tribunal, deciding on a rental fee waiver request from the Burford Optimist Club, and passing by-laws on fees, tax rebates, and tax policies. The agenda also includes several in-camera items related to litigation and confidential reports.

• Delegation by Mark Dinsmore on use of ATVs on certain roads
• Appointment of three Council members to the County of Brant Licence Tribunal
• Request to waive rental fee for Burford Optimist Club fundraising event on June 3, 2023 at Burford Community Centre for a new skate park
• By-law 56-23 to amend Fees and Charges By-law 133-22
• By-law 57-23 to establish a tax rebate program; By-law 59-23 for 2023 tax policies

Council approved the implementation of an Administrative Penalties System for parking and future automated speed enforcement. It also approved a build-to-suit lease for a Paramedic Services headquarters at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive and authorized a utility model study for urban stormwater management.

• Approved implementation of Administrative Penalties System for parking and automated speed enforcement
• Approved build-to-suit lease for Paramedic Services Headquarters at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive
• Authorized development of a utility model and user fee for urban stormwater management
• Approved 2022 Paramedic Services Budget amendment for $475,000 in COVID-19 expenses and funding
• Approved transitioning Paramedic Services Administrative Assistant to full-time permanent position
• Approved funding for an additional ambulance delivered in 2023
• Supported City of Cambridge resolution regarding Highway Traffic Act amendments
• Approved adding Colleen Miller to the Community Member Street Naming List

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on five applications: one consent to create a new residential lot, three minor variances for accessory structure heights or setbacks, and one sign variance. The committee will vote on whether to approve each application, with staff recommending approval for all five.

• Consent B79-22-LG: create one new residential lot at 137 Harley Rd, Harley
• Minor variance A8-23-ES: allow 6.1m accessory height at 467 Scenic Dr (5.0m permitted)
• Sign variance SV2-23-LG: allow 32.64 sq m sign at 9 Adi Dassler Way (10.0 sq m permitted)
• Minor variance A10-23-AW: allow 0.5m setback for underground garage at 139 Court Dr (3m required)
• Minor variance A9-23-LG: allow 9.11m accessory height at 206 Baptist Church Rd (7m permitted)

The Committee approved a minor variance for a detached garage height and a sign variance for a business on Adi Dassler Way. A consent application for a new residential lot was deferred, and a minor variance for underground parking was discussed.

• Deferred consent application B79-22-LG for 137 Harley Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A8-23-ES for 6.1m garage height at 467 Scenic Drive (Carried)
• Approved sign variance SV2-23-LG for 32.64 sq m sign area at 9 Adi Dassler Way (Unanimous)

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board voted to advocate for the return of the School Resource Officer Program via a letter to Minister Lecce. The Board also approved in principle new Terms of Reference for Community Safety Groups and allocated funding for detachment events.

• Approved pursuit of School Resource Officer Program reinstatement via letter to Minister Lecce (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Safety Group Terms of Reference in principle
• Approved maximum of $1,000 for summer barbeques for four platoons
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics reports as information
• Received False Alarm Statistics report RPT-0240-23 as information

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the County of Brant Council. The agenda includes a presentation on accessible customer service training, an in-camera session for a health and safety training session, and routine items like approval of the agenda and declarations of interest. No decisions on substantive policy or spending are listed.

• Presentation: Accessible Customer Service Training by Kealee Wazonek, Accessibility & Inclusion Coordinator
• In Camera: Health and Safety Training Session under S 239 (3.1), led by Roshni Lounsbury, Health & Safety Supervisor
• Next meeting scheduled for May 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Council received an informational presentation regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and customer service training. No legislative changes or funding approvals were decided during the meeting.

• Approved the May 16, 2023 special meeting agenda
• Received Accessible Customer Service Training presentation as information
• Convened In Camera for Health and Safety Training

Administration and Operations Committee

The Committee approved the formation of an oversight body to recruit primary care physicians and manage a $100,000 budget. Other key actions included awarding a paving contract and directing staff to study the feasibility of backyard chickens in rural areas.

• Approved formation of Physician Recruitment Program Oversight Committee (Carried)
• Directed staff to report by Dec 31, 2023, on the feasibility of a backyard chicken program (Carried)
• Awarded Asphalt Milling and Paving contract (OPS-RFT-23-22) to GIP Paving Inc. for $482,412.00 (Carried)
• Approved the revised Mt. Pleasant Water Allocation Policy (Carried)
• Approved final design for redevelopment of 2 Beverly Street West (Carried)
• Approved a new full-time Junior Engineering Technologist position funded via 2024 capital levy (Carried)
• Authorized purchase of a valve turning/vac trailer using the Fleet Reserve (Carried)
• Authorized Director of Economic Development and Tourism to sign 55+ Summer Games Local Agreement (Carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Brant County Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to review 2022 and 2023 budget-to-actual reports, approve a $475,000 COVID-19 budget adjustment, and discuss the 2024 budget timeline. Members will also consider transitioning an administrative assistant to full-time, funding an early ambulance delivery, and reviewing alternate patient destinations. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a proposed build-to-suit lease for a new headquarters.

• 2022 budget-to-actual report at Dec 31, 2022 (RPT-0205-23)
• 2023 budget-to-actual report at Mar 31, 2023 (RPT-0206-23)
• COVID-19 budget adjustment: $475,000 expenses and $475,000 provincial funding (RPT-0154-23)
• Transition administrative assistant to full-time, funded by Community Paramedicine Program (RPT-0215-23)
• Fund early 2024 ambulance delivery using reserves, savings, surplus, or contingency (RPT-0222-23)

The committee approved in principle a build-to-suit lease for a headquarters at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive. Other key actions included transitioning a contract administrative position to full-time permanent and securing funding for an early ambulance delivery.

• Approved in principle lease for headquarters at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive
• Transitioned Administrative Assistant Contract position to full-time permanent
• Approved funding for 2024 ambulance delivered early in 2023 via reserves and contingency
• Amended 2022 Budget by $475,000 for COVID-19 expenses and $475,000 in provincial funding
• Approved 2024 Paramedic Services Budget Timelines
• Received 2022 and March 2023 budget variance reports as information
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package (Jan-April 2023) as information
• Received review of Alternate Patient Destinations for Patient Care as information

Planning and Development Committee

The committee approved adding Colleen Miller to the Community Member Street Naming List. It also approved a recommendation to maintain 2020 Provincial Policy Statement rules for lot creation and adjustment to protect prime agricultural lands.

• Approved adding Colleen Miller to the Community Member Street Naming List
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee recommendation to maintain 2020 Provincial Policy Statement for Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments
• Received information on Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22-22-SL for 836 Watt’s Pond Road
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes

County of Brant Council

Council will consider approving a rezoning application for 738 Mount Pleasant Road, which would allow a smaller lot with reduced frontage and setback, subject to a holding provision due to water servicing limits. Council will also receive a staff report on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023 and Bill 97, and decide whether to submit comments opposing a policy that could allow more residential lots on prime farmland. Two in-camera items are scheduled for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters.

• ZBA6/23/LG: Rezone 738 Mount Pleasant Road from Suburban Residential to SR-61 and h-SR-61, allowing 747 sq m lot (min. 1,000 sq m), 7.82 m frontage (min. 20 m), 5.0 m exterior side yard (min. 7.5 m)
• RPT-0201-23: Comments on Provincial Planning Statement 2023 and Bill 97, opposing policy 4.3.3 that could remove ~7,768 acres of prime farmland from production
• By-law 54-23: Amend Zoning By-law 61-16 for 738 Mount Pleasant Road
• By-law 55-23: Confirm proceedings of Council
• In-camera items: Litigation and solicitor-client privilege for 70-72 Beverly Street West and 23 Beverly Street East

Council approved a zoning amendment for 738 Mount Pleasant Road to facilitate a future residential severance. The board also formally opposed proposed provincial policy changes regarding lot creation in agricultural areas, citing potential loss of prime farmland.

• Approved rezoning of 738 Mount Pleasant Road from Suburban Residential to Suburban Residential with site specific provision 61 (Carried)
• Approved holding provision for severed lands at 738 Mount Pleasant Road due to water servicing constraints (Carried)
• Approved forwarding RPT-0201-23 to the Province of Ontario regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023 and Bill 97 (Carried)
• Opposed proposed provincial policy 4.3.3 on Lot Creation and Lot Adjustment, citing a potential loss of 7,768 acres of prime agricultural lands (Carried)
• Requested the Province of Ontario commit to an enhanced municipal consultation process for the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023 (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 54-23 to amend Zoning By-law 61-16 for 738 Mount Pleasant Road (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 55-23 to confirm the proceedings of Council (Carried)

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee approved two Signage Improvement Grant applications for 83 and 106 Grand River Street North, Paris, and referred a third application for 91-97 Grand River Street North to the next meeting pending further information on sign height and weight restrictions. Member Piccini declared a conflict on the two applications involving properties where he has a business relationship. The committee also received a heritage evaluation report for 5-9 Grand River Street North for information.

• Approved CIP-23-01 signage grant for 83 Grand River Street N, Paris (carried)
• Approved CIP-23-02 signage grant for 106 Grand River Street N, Paris (carried; Piccini declared conflict)
• Referred CIP-23-03 signage grant for 91-97 Grand River Street N, Paris to next meeting for height/weight info (carried; Piccini declared conflict)
• Received heritage evaluation report RPT-0156-23 for 5-9 Grand River Street N (carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, discussed holding off-site meetings, and received updates on the new Official Plan, a proposed Provincial Planning Statement, and the Paris Plains Cemetery designation. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda of May 4, 2023 (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from April 6, 2023, and to hear a presentation on tourism in the County of Brant. The committee will also discuss a SWOT analysis and receive staff updates. The next meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2023.

• Presentation: Tourism in the County of Brant by Ian Worte
• Approval of April 6, 2023 minutes
• SWOT analysis discussion
• Staff updates
• Next meeting: June 1, 2023

The committee received a presentation from Ian Worte on tourism assets, challenges, and opportunities in the County of Brant, including agritourism and destination management. The agenda was approved as amended, and previous minutes were adopted. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 6, 2023 (carried)

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a tax rebate program for eligible charities, a long-term financial plan update, new fence and swimming pool enclosure by-laws, an administrative penalties system, and a stormwater management utility. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and may move into a closed session to discuss litigation. Most items are recommendations for Council's consideration rather than final decisions.

• Renewal of Tax Rebate Program for Eligible Charities (RPT-0193-23)
• New Fence By-Law and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law, repealing Fence By-Law 54-03 (RPT-0153-23)
• Development of Administrative Penalties System, starting with parking by-law (RPT-198-23)
• Development of Stormwater Management Utility for urban areas (RPT-103-23)
• Long Term Financial Plan and Development Charges Background Study update (RPT-0175-23)

The committee voted down a motion to repeal the old Fence By-Law and approve new Fence and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Laws, with 3 in favor and 8 against. Other items were approved, including advancing a tax rebate program for charities, a long-term financial plan, an administrative penalties system, and a stormwater management utility study. The committee also directed staff to relocate historical warden photos to Council Chambers.

• Defeated new Fence By-Law and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law (3-8)
• Approved forwarding tax rebate program by-law for Council consideration (carried)
• Approved long-term financial plan and development charges background study update (carried)
• Approved implementation of an Administrative Penalties System, starting with parking by-law (carried)
• Authorized development of a stormwater management utility model with public consultation (carried)
• Directed relocation of past warden photos to Council Chambers (carried)
• Approved agenda with addition of Burford Optimist Club communication (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 14, 2023 (carried)

County of Brant Council

Council approved a series of community grants, including a significant allocation for the Brantford General Hospital. The meeting also resulted in the approval of two zoning by-law amendments and support for a new telecommunications tower.

• Allocated 50% of $360,000 community grant budget to Brantford General Hospital new build
• Approved $5,000 annual grants to Burford and Paris Agricultural Societies
• Distributed remaining $170,000 in community grants to various local organizations
• Approved zoning change from Suburban Residential to Residential Multiple Low Density at 6 Maple Ave North
• Approved zoning exemptions and Natural Heritage Zone expansion at 524 Old Onondaga Road East
• Supported proposed telecommunications tower at 510 Brant-Waterloo Road
• Authorized larvicide application in catch basins for West Nile virus control
• Approved the Planning and Development Committee report of April 4, 2023

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda, adopting minutes from February 13, 2023, and receiving staff reports. The substantive items are updates on the County of Brant's new Official Plan and a presentation on Bill 97's proposed Provincial Policy Statement. No decisions on specific applications are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2023
• Update on County of Brant New Official Plan project status
• Discussion of Bill 97 - New Proposed Provincial Policy Statement
• Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

The Agricultural Advisory Committee formally opposed proposed Policy 4.3.3 regarding Lot Creation and Lot Adjustment in the 2023 Provincial Planning Statement. The committee stated that the change could remove approximately 7,768 acres of prime agricultural lands from production in the County of Brant.

• Approved April 24, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes as amended (Carried)
• Opposed proposed Policy 4.3.3 – Lot Creation and Lot Adjustment within the 2023 Provincial Planning Statement and requested the 2020 policies remain (Carried)

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee will consider approving three Signage Improvement Grant applications for properties on Grand River Street North in Paris, and will receive a heritage evaluation report on 5-9 Grand River Street North. The agenda also includes routine items: approving the agenda, adopting prior minutes, and declarations of interest.

• CIP-23-01: Signage grant for 83 Grand River St N (One Sixty One Artisan Market)
• CIP-23-02: Signage grant for 106 Grand River St N (Arlington Hotel/Carmen's Group)
• CIP-23-03: Signage grant for 91-97 Grand River St N (Rivers Edge/Arlington Hotel)
• RPT-0156-23: Heritage evaluation for 5-9 Grand River St N demolition permit (received for information)
• Adoption of Feb 6, 2023 committee minutes

The meeting scheduled for April 21, 2023, was not held due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made on the agenda items.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved five consent applications to sever land for residential development and establish access easements. The decisions allow for the creation of six new residential lots and the separation of an existing dwelling.

• Approved B35-22-DN for lot line adjustment of ~718 square metres (Unanimous)
• Approved B36-22-DN to sever existing dwelling and accessory structures on 2.5 hectares (Unanimous)
• Approved B38-43-22-DN to create six new residential lots along Highway #54 (Carried)
• Approved B37-22-DN to establish one access easement along Highway #54 (Carried)
• Approved B12-23-DN to establish one access easement along Old Onondaga Road East (Carried)

Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee

The Joint Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to appoint a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and receive a training session on the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee 2023 guidelines. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific audit cases or decisions listed for this session.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee 2023 training session
• Discussion of next steps and meeting schedule

The Joint Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee held a training session on legislation and reporting. The committee then elected its leadership for the term.

• Approved amended agenda (Carried)
• Declared Member Russ as Chair (Carried)
• Declared Member Unrau as Vice-Chair (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to discuss a grant update and new Home Hardware curbing. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2023.

• Grant update presented by K. Wazonek
• New Home Hardware curbing discussed by D. Baird
• Approval of February 13, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting set for June 12, 2023 at Fire Administration Building

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on accessibility button repairs in Council Chambers and parking at Burford Pharmasave. No new policies or bylaws were decided.

• Approved April 13, 2023 agenda as amended (Carried)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair and appointed all members to the Selection and Induction Sub-Committees. Members approved the induction of six individuals into the Sports Hall of Fame. The committee also noted that Mark Stewart's 2020 induction will be included in 2023 ceremonies.

• Elected Councillor Peirce as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Member Leask as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Appointed all committee members to Selection and Induction Sub-Committees (Carried)
• Approved induction of Keith & Elaine Hall and Don Pancoe (Carried)
• Approved induction of Robert Perley (Carried)
• Approved induction of Dennis McKinna and Bill Cracknell (Carried)
• Approved induction of Linda Madden (Carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The committee approved the 2023 municipal tax rates and the December 2022 Transportation Master Plan Update. Several road construction contracts were awarded, and a new Traffic Calming Policy was adopted. The committee also approved the renaming of the Burford Optimist Pavilion.

• Approved 2023 tax rates for various property classes
• Approved Transportation Master Plan Update (December 2022)
• Awarded East River Road Resurfacing to Cox Construction Limited for $786,875.70
• Awarded Low Volume Road Rehabilitation to Cornell Construction Limited for $3,211,498.50
• Awarded waste diversion contract to Try Recycling Inc. for $297,968.00
• Approved implementation of AI vehicular sensor technology at two intersections
• Approved Traffic Calming Policy for the Brant Safe Streets program
• Renamed Burford Optimist Pavilion to Dale Weatherbee Pavilion

Grants Committee

The Grant Review Committee is meeting to consider community grant applications for 2023. The main recommendation is to award $10,000 each to the Burford and Paris Agricultural Societies, and to defer or refer other requests for further review. The committee will also discuss potential changes to the Community Grants Criteria.

• Proposed $10,000 annual grants to Burford Agricultural Society and Paris Agricultural Society
• 2023 grant requests from Victim Services of Brant, Grand River Council on Aging, and St. George Apple Fest to be considered as operational grants for 2022
• Emergency grant requests to be deferred for staff follow-up
• Staff directed to review Community Grants Criteria and report before 2024 application window
• Report RPT-0174-23 on Community Grants to be discussed

The committee distributed $360,000 in community grants, with 50% dedicated to the Brantford General Hospital new build and $170,000 split among various organizations based on staff scoring. The committee also established an ad hoc review committee for 2024 and set new scoring exclusions.

• Allocated 50% of the $360,000 budget to the Brantford General Hospital new build
• Approved annual $5,000 pre-approved grants for Burford Agricultural Society and Paris Agricultural Society
• Allocated $170,000 proportionally to 66 grant applications based on staff scoring
• Deferred 2023 Emergency Grant requests for staff follow-up
• Referred 2023 requests from Victim Services of Brant, Grand River Council on Aging, and St. George Apple Fest to staff for 2024 process discussion
• Directed staff to review Community Grants Criteria and third-party involvement options before 2024
• Established an ad hoc review committee for 2024 consisting of Councillors Garneau, Miller, Peirce, Oakley, and Kyle
• Decided that 2024 applicants scoring 0 to 5 will be excluded from consideration

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, hear three delegations, and receive updates on the Ontario Culinary Alliance marketing proposal, the Blue Canoe Project, and a staff update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Delegation from Amy Warner, Paris Agricultural Society
• Delegation from Maria Fortunato, Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Organization
• Delegation from Jason Bavington, Dux Local City Guide
• Update on Ontario Culinary Alliance Marketing Proposal
• Blue Canoe Project update

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to consider a demolition permit for properties at 5-9 Grand River Street North in Paris, and to review heritage alteration requests for The Arlington and the Bawcutt Centre. The committee will also discuss a program offer for Brant Celebrates Culture Days and a designation brochure update.

• Demolition permit for 5-9 Grand River Street North, Paris (RPT-0156-23)
• Heritage alteration request for The Arlington (uplighting)
• Heritage alteration request for Bawcutt Centre/Library, 13 Burwell St, Paris (selective demolition)
• Update on Brant Heritage Committee program for Brant Celebrates Culture Days
• Designation brochure review and update

The Brant Heritage Committee approved a demolition permit for 5-9 Grand River St N and supported alterations to the Bawcutt Centre. The committee also requested additional lighting plans for the Arlington Hotel and approved updates to the Heritage Designation Brochure.

• Endorsed demolition permit for 5, 7, and 9 Grand River Street North (Carried)
• Approved demolition permit and alterations for The Bawcutt Centre at 13 Burwell St (Carried)
• Requested professional lighting plan and renderings for 106 Grand River St N (Carried)
• Approved funding and updates for the Heritage Designation Brochure (Carried)
• Approved April 5, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on several zoning by-law amendments, a telecommunications tower proposal, and the structure of the Committee of Adjustment. Decisions will affect property development in Brant County.

• Telecom tower at 510 Brant-Waterloo Road: recommendation that it does not comply with preferred location guidelines
• Zoning amendment for 738 Mount Pleasant Road to allow smaller lot area, frontage, and setback for future severance
• Zoning amendment for 6 Maple Ave North to permit residential multiple low density (RM1) with holding provision
• Zoning amendment for 524 Old Onondaga Road East to allow reduced frontage and recognize undersized agricultural parcel
• Committee of Adjustment structure: recommendation to continue current structure and adopt terms of reference

The Planning and Development Committee approved zoning by-law amendments for properties on Maple Ave North and Old Onondaga Road East. The committee also expressed support for a proposed telecommunications tower at 510 Brant-Waterloo Road despite protocol failures. A zoning application for 738 Mount Pleasant Road was received for information.

• Approved telecommunication tower at 510 Brant-Waterloo Road (Carried)
• Received zoning application for 738 Mount Pleasant Road as information (Carried)
• Approved zoning change to Residential Multiple Low Density (RM1) with holding provision for 6 Maple Ave North (Carried)
• Denied amendment to limit 6 Maple Ave North to detached and semi-detached only (Defeated)
• Approved zoning amendments for 524 Old Onondaga Road East regarding lot frontage and Natural Heritage zone expansion (Carried)
• Approved continuing the current Committee of Adjustment structure (Carried)
• Received Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes from February 13, 2023 (Carried)
• Received memo regarding Interim Control By-law update (Carried)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 10, 2023, and to discuss several new business items focused on broadband and connectivity. These include the Digital Brant Connectivity Guidebook launch, County of Brant ISP mapping, a broadband policy resolution, CRTC wholesale internet rates, a SWIFT update, and a development contact listing. The meeting is largely procedural with informational updates rather than major decisions.

• Digital Brant Connectivity Guidebook launch by Z. Gable & S. Lennox
• County of Brant ISP mapping by J. Rickert & Member Seeman
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce broadband policy resolution by Member Morton
• CRTC wholesale internet rates discussion by Member Morton
• SWIFT update by Councillor Miller

The committee decided to draft a letter commenting on the CRTC's decision to lower some wholesale internet rates. Members also reviewed launch plans for the Digital Brant Connectivity Guidebook and discussed ISP mapping progress.

• Approved drafting a letter regarding CRTC lowering wholesale internet rates (Carried)
• Approved agenda for April 3, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved March 10, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Carried)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the April 3, 2023 meeting (Carried)

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to consider several items, including declaring Paris Drinks Fest a municipally significant event for a liquor permit, supporting a by-the-glass liquor license for Blue Gables Acres Inc., and amending parking and taxi by-laws. Council will also discuss a resolution to explore recorded voting at meetings and receive various committee reports and minutes. The agenda includes routine approvals and an in-camera session on land acquisition.

• Declare Paris Drinks Fest (Aug 18-19, 2023, Lions Park) a municipally significant event for AGCO special occasion permit
• Support Blue Gables Acres Inc. application for Manufacturer's Limited 'By the Glass' liquor sales license at 141 Governors Road East, Paris
• By-law 38-23 and 39-23 to amend Parking By-law 4-19 (Lorne Carde and Schedule 15)
• By-law 40-23 to amend Brant Taxicab Licensing By-law 53-09 (taxi fare)
• Resolution to investigate recorded voting at council and standing committees

Council approved several bridge and road rehabilitation contracts totaling over $3.6M and a new street sweeper. A reserve fund was established for the Brant Community Healthcare System’s Redevelopment Project. Council also approved a trial organics program and designated the Paris Drinks Fest as a municipally significant event.

• Approved $431,898.41 purchase of a street sweeper from Nexgen Municipal Inc.
• Awarded $859,608.00 bridge rehabilitation contract to Decew Construction Inc.
• Awarded $417,356.00 bridge rehabilitation contract to Clearwater Structures Inc.
• Awarded $321,937.35 road reconstruction contract to South Brant Excavating Inc.
• Awarded $1,933,000.00 bridge rehabilitation contract to Marbridge Construction Ltd.
• Awarded $923,057.65 valve chamber replacement contract to Xterra Construction Inc.
• Established a Reserve Fund for the Brant Community Healthcare System’s Redevelopment Project
• Approved a 50-unit 'Food Cycler' and 200-unit backyard composter trial program

Court of Revision

The Brant County Court of Revision is meeting to consider the K. Smart Associates Limited report on the Hugh Wight Municipal Drain (22-291) and to hear any appeals. No appeals were filed in advance, but oral appeals may be made at the meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like electing a chair and approving the agenda.

• Review of Hugh Wight Municipal Drain (22-291) Section 76 Report
• No notice of appeals filed prior to meeting
• Opportunity for oral appeals at meeting
• Election of Chair and approval of agenda

The Court of Revision met to review the Hugh Wight Drain report. No appeals were filed prior to or during the meeting, and no members of the public were present to file oral appeals.

• Appointed Councillor Garneau as Chair
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Confirmed no appeals were received for the Hugh Wight Drain report

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve its agenda and prior minutes, and review and approve its draft Terms of Reference. Members will also receive a cemetery update and discuss the possibility of organizing cemetery tours. The meeting is largely administrative and procedural.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of July 28, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of 2023 Cemetery Advisory Committee Terms of Reference draft
• Discussion re: possible cemetery tours

The committee elected Member Stone as Chair and Member Forbes as Vice Chair. The committee approved its Terms of Reference with amendments to meet every other month. Staff provided updates on cemetery maintenance, staffing, and interment statistics.

• Declared Member Stone as Chair of the Cemetery Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Declared Member Forbes as Vice Chair of the Cemetery Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Approved the March 23, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved the July 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved the Cemetery Advisory Committee Terms of Reference as amended (Carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider approving multiple infrastructure contracts, including street sweeper purchase, bridge rehabilitations, road reconstruction, and a pressure reducing valve chamber replacement, totaling over $4.9 million. It will also discuss a new library project, a food cycler pilot, and appointments of engineers for drainage petitions.

• Award street sweeper purchase to Nexgen Municipal Inc. for $431,898.41 plus HST
• Award McKenzie Creek Bridge and Cook Bridge rehabilitation to Decew Construction Inc. for $859,608.00
• Award W.D. Foulds Bridge Rehabilitation to Clearwater Structures Inc. for $417,356.00
• Award Brant Mill Road Reconstruction to South Brant Excavating Inc. for $321,937.35
• Award McMillian Road over Fairchild Creek Bridge Rehabilitation to Marbridge Construction Ltd. for $1,933,000.00

The Administration and Operations Committee awarded several infrastructure contracts for bridge and road work. The committee also approved a new street sweeper purchase and a pilot program for organics processing.

• Approved $431,898.41 purchase of a street sweeper from Nexgen Municipal Inc.
• Awarded $859,608.00 contract for McKenzie Creek and Cook Bridge rehabilitation to Decew Construction Inc.
• Awarded $417,356.00 contract for W.D. Foulds Bridge rehabilitation to Clearwater Structures Inc.
• Awarded $321,937.35 contract for Brant Mill Road reconstruction to South Brant Excavating Inc.
• Awarded $1,933,000.00 contract for McMillian Road bridge rehabilitation to Marbridge Construction Ltd.
• Awarded $923,057.65 contract for Grand River St. N. valve chamber replacement to Xterra Construction Inc.
• Approved 50-unit 'Food Cycler' pilot and 200-unit backyard composter sale
• Permitted heritage expert vendors who provided design services to bid on the New Main Library project

Police Services Board

The County of Brant Police Services Board is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, receive reports on statistics and false alarms, and decide on a deferred funding request. The main decision is whether to allocate up to $1,500 from the board budget for banners and safety equipment for the Paris Community Safety Group.

• Funding request RPT-0118-23: up to $1,500 for two banners, reflective vests, and leg bands for Paris Community Safety Group
• False alarm statistics report for February 2023 (RPT-0152-23) to be received as information
• Detachment Commander's report and statistics for March 2023 to be received as information
• 2022 County of Brant POA summary of payment and OPP detachment revenues (Oct–Dec 2022) listed as communications
• Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2023

The Board deferred a funding request for supplies for the Paris Community Safety Group pending a review of Community Safety Groups. The Board also approved hosting an OAPSB Zone 4 / OACP meeting on May 3, 2023, with costs to be covered by the board budget.

• Deferred RPT-0118-23 funding request for Paris Community Safety Group supplies
• Approved hosting OAPSB Zone 4 / OACP meeting on May 3, 2023, with costs covered by Police Services Board budget
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics report as information
• Received RPT-0152-23 False Alarm Statistics for February 2023 as information
• Received 2022 Final POA Summary of Payment and Oct-Dec 2022 Detachment Revenues as information

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on five applications for minor variances and consents. Items include requests to allow a taller accessory structure at 37 Washington Street, a reduced rear yard setback at 435 McLean School Road, and lot creation at 17 McBay Road. A lot line adjustment at 1388 Colborne St. E. and a combined severance and variance at 374 Maple Ave S are also on the agenda.

• A3-23-AA: Variance to permit 5.25m accessory structure height and 1.01m rear yard setback at 37 Washington Street
• A5-23-LG: Variance to permit 9.52m rear yard setback (15m required) at 435 McLean School Road
• B6-23-LG: Consent to create one new residential lot at 17 McBay Road
• B5-23-LG: Lot line adjustment of 0.33 acres at 1388 Colborne St. E.
• B4-B10 & A1-A2-23-LG: Severance and two variances for lot area and frontage at 374 Maple Ave S

The Committee approved four minor variance and consent applications for residential and commercial properties. One application for a new residential lot was deferred to a future meeting. All approvals were granted based on conformity with the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law 61-16.

• Approved minor variance A3-23-AA for accessory structure height and setback at 37 Washington Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A5-23-LG for residential addition rear yard setback at 435 McLean School Road (Carried Unanimously)
• Deferred consent application B6-23-LG for new residential lot at 17 McBay Road for one meeting cycle (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved consent application B5-23-LG for lot line adjustment at 1388 Colborne St. E (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved consent application B4-23-LG for new residential lot at 374 Maple Ave S (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved minor variance A1-23-LG for lot area and frontage at 374 Maple Ave S (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved minor variance A2-23-LG for lot area and frontage at 374 Maple Ave S (Carried Unanimously)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including renaming the Burford Optimist Pavilion, updating the Municipal Alcohol Policy, and approving a revised 2023 council calendar with procedural by-law amendments. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Brant Community Healthcare System and receive a notice of motion about recording votes for public record.

• Recommendation to post for public comment the nomination to re-name the Burford Optimist Pavilion
• Recommendation to approve the updated Municipal Alcohol Policy
• Recommendation to approve revised 2023 Council and Committee calendar and amend Procedural By-law 14-20, including renaming the committee to 'Policy Development Committee'
• Presentation by Brant Community Healthcare System (David McNeil, CEO; Peter Quinlan, Board Chair; Paul Emerson, Past Chair)
• Notice of motion by Councillor Oakley for a staff report on recording votes for public record

The committee approved the creation of a reserve fund to cover the County's local contribution to the Brant Community Healthcare System redevelopment. Other actions included updating the municipal alcohol policy and funding equipment for the OPP Street Crimes Unit.

• Approved establishment of a Reserve Fund for Brant Community Healthcare System redevelopment
• Approved updated Municipal Alcohol Policy
• Approved revised 2023 Council and Committee calendar
• Approved renaming the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee to the Policy Development Committee
• Approved posting the Burford Optimist Pavilion renaming nomination for public comment
• Approved funding for one camera and two battery packs for the Brant OPP Street Crimes Unit (Unanimous)
• Approved active engagement and collaboration with School Boards regarding school boundary changes

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Brant County Council. Council will hear a presentation from MPAC on property assessment, hold a closed-session media training session, and consider several by-laws, including appointing a Chief Administrative Officer, amending the fence by-law for 6 Queen Street South, and entering into a transit funding agreement under the Safe Restart Agreement.

• By-law 34-23: Fence variance for 6 Queen Street South
• By-law 35-23: Transfer payment agreement under Safe Restart Agreement Phase 4 for municipal transit
• By-law 36-23: Appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and authorize Mayor to sign employment contract
• Presentation by Sal Ferrante (MPAC) on property assessment in Ontario
• Closed session: media training by Brian Lambie (Redbrick Communications)

Council passed four by-laws, including the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer and a transfer payment agreement for municipal transit funding. Council also received a training presentation from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

• Passed By-law 36-23 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and authorize the Mayor to sign the employment contract
• Passed By-law 35-23 to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement for Safe Restart Agreement- Phase 4 Municipal Transit funding
• Passed By-law 34-23 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law (6 Queen Street South)
• Passed By-law 37-23 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Received MPAC presentation on property assessment as information

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then hear staff updates on broadband mapping, ISP application review, SWIFT, RED funding, and a broadband connectivity guide launch. No decisions on these items are listed on the agenda; they are presented as updates and new business.

• Approval of February 10, 2023 minutes
• Staff Liaison Update by Z. Gable
• County of Brant Broadband Mapping Update by J. Rickert
• ISP Application Review Team update by S. Morton
• SWIFT Update by Councillor Miller

The committee discussed integrating broadband mapping data into a user-friendly format and the County's GIS system. Members discussed delaying the Broadband Connectivity Guide launch until summer pending Rural Economic Development funding updates. No formal votes were taken on new business items.

• Approved agenda for March 10, 2023 meeting
• Approved minutes from February 10, 2023 meeting
• Received all presentations and communications
• Deferred discussion of Bloomberg Article on ISPs to next meeting

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, and to discuss several new business items, including a review of its terms of reference, the Digital Main Street program, accessibility in tourism guides, and a SWOT analysis for the economic development and tourism strategy. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Review of Terms of Reference
• Digital Main Street Program presentation
• Accessibility identification in Economic Development and Tourism Guides
• Economic Development and Tourism Strategy SWOT Analysis
• Staff updates

The committee approved the Brant Celebrates program in principle, a collaboration with Culture Days scheduled for September 22 to October 15, 2023. Other business included a review of the Digital Main Street Program and updates on local tourism events.

• Approved the March 2, 2023 agenda
• Approved the February 9, 2023 minutes
• Approved the Brant Celebrates Program in principle

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, hear a presentation on the Bawcutt/Library project from the Brant Public Library CEO and an architect, and discuss staff reports on heritage property site visits and the 2023-2024 committee workplan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on major policy or funding items listed.

• Presentation by Kelly Bernstein (Brant Public Library CEO) and Phil Goldsmith (architect) on Bawcutt/Library project
• Staff report on site visits for heritage properties, including training resources and evaluation guide
• Staff report on committee workplan for 2023-2024
• Discussion of Capron House tour, with photos attached
• Approval of January 26, 2023 minutes

The Committee received presentations regarding the new main branch library project and heritage property site visit training. Members discussed a 2023-2024 workplan focusing on education and the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.

• Approved agenda for March 2, 2023 (Carried)
• Received Bawcutt / New Library Branch presentation as information and expressed support for the project (Carried)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2023 (Carried)
• Received Site Visits for Heritage Properties training resource presentation as information (Carried)
• Received Capron House Tour presentation as information (Carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Brant County Council, largely procedural. The only substantive item is a closed (in camera) session under Section 239.2(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), with K. Dropko. No decisions or public discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session on CAO recruitment (Section 239.2(b), personal matters)
• Meeting held at Cowan Health Hub Boardroom, 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Council met in a special session to discuss personal matters regarding CAO recruitment during an in-camera portion of the meeting. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Convened in camera to discuss CAO recruitment

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda and previous minutes, and receive staff reports. Key items include the 2022 year-end statistical package and an unfinalized budget-to-actual variance report for December 31, 2022, which recommends funding a cross-border cost overage from the Cross Border reserve. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022
• RPT-0126-23: 2022 Year End Paramedic Services Statistical Package (received as information)
• RPT-0125-23: Budget to Actual Variance at December 31, 2022 (unfinalized) – recommends funding cross-border cost overage from Cross Border reserve
• Verbal update on accommodations

The Paramedic Services Committee elected Councillor Miller as Chair and Councillor Sicoli as Vice Chair. The committee approved using the Cross Border reserve to fund budget variances for cross-border costs. Staff reports on 2022 statistics and budget variances were received as information.

• Declared Councillor Miller as Chair (Carried)
• Declared Councillor Sicoli as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved agenda for January 25, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 (Carried)
• Received 2022 Year End Paramedic Services Statistical Package report as information (Carried)
• Received budget to actual variance report as information (Carried)
• Approved funding of Cross Border costs greater than budget via the Cross Border reserve (Carried)

Special Council Training Session

This is a special training session for Brant County Council, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and a training session led by R. Walton covering drinking water system oversight, Brant Water Systems operations, municipal drains, and class environmental assessments. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Training session on Drinking Water System Oversight, Brant Water Systems Operations, Municipal Drains, and Class Environmental Assessments led by R. Walton
• Next meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

The session consisted of staff presentations and training for Council members. No substantive policy decisions or votes were made other than the approval of the agenda.

• Approved the February 28, 2023 Special Council Training Session agenda

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council will consider approving the 2023 operating and capital budgets, including a capital tax levy increase and debt-funded projects. The agenda also includes several delegations, consent items, committee reports, and a large slate of by-laws covering zoning, fireworks, fences, and other matters. Several items are for discussion or decision, while others are routine approvals.

• 2023 Operating Budget of $67,804,328 and Capital Budget of $100,219,456 with $36,012,850 in debt funding
• Request from Tigercat International Inc. to defer development charges at 141 Consolidated Drive until occupancy or Oct 1, 2024
• By-law to authorize borrowing $36,012,850 for capital projects
• Zoning by-law amendments for 655 Watts Pond Road, 238 Third Concession Road, and 35 Indian Line
• By-law to impose 2023 user fee on Paris Downtown Business Area businesses

Council approved a 2023 Operating Budget of $68,304,328 and a Capital Budget of $100,719,456. The meeting also included several zoning approvals, traffic modifications, and a late payment agreement for development charges.

• Approved 2023 Operating Budget of $68,304,328
• Approved 2023 Capital Budget of $100,719,456
• Approved Tigercat International Inc. request to pay development charges at occupancy or Oct 1, 2024 (9-2)
• Refused zoning application ZBA44-22-DN for 409 German School Road
• Approved rezoning for 655 Watt’s Pond Road, 238 Third Concession Road, and 35 Indian Line
• Approved repeal and replacement of Fireworks By-law 222-02
• Approved renaming of Jury Lane to Kipp's Lane
• Tabled Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws for further staff reporting on temporary pools

Special Council Training Session

This is a special training session for Brant County Council, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda contains only procedural elements and no substantive items for discussion or vote.

Council met for a special training session and moved into a closed In Camera session for Emergency Management education. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved motion to convene In Camera for Emergency Management training

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a budget update and a communication strategy presentation. They will also consider a staff report recommending the creation of a Development Engineering Reserve Fund, with the reserve balance to be provided annually to Council. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and declarations of interest.

• Budget update presentation and EngageBrant summary report
• Communication strategy presentation
• RPT-0042-23: recommendation to create a Development Engineering Reserve Fund

The Committee approved a 2023 operating budget of $67,804,328 and a capital budget of $96,489,207. Council authorized specific fund reductions, reserve contributions for fire and water programs, and the creation of a Development Engineering Reserve Fund.

• Approved 2023 Operating Budget of $67,804,328 (11-0)
• Approved 2023 Capital Budget of $96,489,207 (11-0)
• Approved $600,000 draw from Contingency Reserve to decrease tax levy
• Approved $1,425,000 from Power Reserve for Paris WPCP leachate offloading station
• Approved $600,000 from Power Reserve for fire decontamination & hygiene program
• Approved $100,000 reduction in Physician Recruitment Program
• Approved $38,910 reduction in operating decision package
• Approved creation of a Development Engineering Reserve Fund

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider a request from Grand River Cab Inc. for a taxi fare rate increase, a series of parking and traffic bylaw amendments across the county, and a river access mitigation strategy for 2023. The committee will also receive reports on drinking water systems, fire prevention, and other routine items, and will hear delegations on the Burford Town Square and a service line warranty program.

• Taxi fare rate increase request from Grand River Cab Inc.
• Parking and traffic bylaw amendments on Charlotte, Cedar, Brock, Cleaver, Baird, Arlington Parkway, Talbot, Elizabeth, Smith, St. Catherine, Whitehead, Silver, Simcoe, Highway 54, King, and Mt. Pleasant Road
• 2023 River Access Mitigation Strategy: seasonal parking permits, expanded Willow Street boundary, no commercial river access permits
• Appointments to Hugh Wight Drain Court of Revision
• Annual reports on municipal drinking water systems and aquifer monitoring

The committee approved multiple amendments to parking and traffic by-laws across Paris, Burford, and Scotland. It also established the 2023 River Access Mitigation Strategy and appointed members to the Hugh Wight Drain Court of Revision.

• Approved increasing taxi waiting time rates from $40.00/hr to $50.00/hr
• Approved various parking restrictions and stop sign installations in Paris, Burford, and Scotland
• Denied requests for all-way stop control at Simcoe Street/Church Street and Mt. Pleasant Road/North Street
• Reduced speed limits to 60 km/hr on portions of Highway #54 and King Street in Burford
• Approved 2023 River Access Mitigation Strategy including seasonal residential parking permits
• Appointed Councillors Miller, Coleman, and Garneau to the Hugh Wight Drain Court of Revision
• Approved $3,100 for signage improvements at 44 Grand River Street North via CIP-22-05
• Referred Burford Town Square proposal to Economic Development and Tourism staff

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to review routine reports, including OPP detachment statistics and false alarm data, and to consider a funding request. The board will vote on allocating up to $1,500 from its budget for banners and safety equipment for the Paris Community Safety Group. Several informational updates and communications are also on the agenda.

• Funding request up to $1,500 for two banners and safety equipment (reflective vests, leg bands) for Paris Community Safety Group
• OPP Detachment Commander's Report and statistics for February 2023
• False alarm statistics report for January 2023
• OAPSB 2023 Spring Conference & AGM, May 30-June 1, 2023
• 2023 Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Grant update

The Board deferred a request to allocate up to $1,500 for banners and safety equipment for the Paris Community Safety Group to seek more information on its mandate and reporting structure. The Board also received reports on police statistics and false alarms.

• Deferred funding request RPT-0118-23 for Paris Community Safety Group supplies
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received February 2023 Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and False Alarm reports as information
• Received Staff Report RPT-0117-23 regarding January 2023 False Alarm Statistics as information

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six applications, including consent applications for new residential and commercial lots, minor variances, a sign variance, and a certificate of validation. Staff recommend approval for all items, subject to conditions.

• SV1-23-AA: 185 Pinehurst Road – request for 8 fascia signs where 2 are permitted, and 2 incidental signs where 1 is permitted
• B7-23-LG: 231 Fairfield Road – certificate of validation to correct land title
• B1-B2-B3-23-DN: 15 Hutchings Road – lot line adjustment, creation of one commercial lot (0.38 ha), and blanket easement
• B4 & A1-A2-23-LG: 374 Maple Ave S – creation of one residential lot and two minor variances for reduced lot area and frontage
• B72 & B82 & A31-22-LG: 27 Dawson Road – creation of one residential lot, easement, and variance for reduced lot area

The Committee of Adjustment approved multiple applications for residential lot creation, a validation certificate, and a sign variance. One application for a residential lot was deferred to allow for further development details, and another was deferred due to hydro pole relocation issues.

• Approved sign variance for 185 Pinehurst Road (Unanimous)
• Approved validation certificate for 231 Fairfield Road (Unanimous)
• Approved new lot, lot line adjustment, and access easement for Block 199 Rest Acres Rd/15 Hutchings (B1-23-DN, B2-23-DN, B3-23-DN) (Unanimous)
• Deferred application for 374 Maple Ave S due to hydro pole relocation/easement
• Deferred application for 27 Dawson Road to review development density and water conditions
• Approved creation of 5 new residential lots at 125 Oakland Road (B67-B71-22-LG) (Unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of January 19, 2023 minutes to March 16, 2023 (Unanimous)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the County of Brant Council, held primarily to move into a closed (in camera) session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically CAO interviews. The agenda includes only routine items: approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and the in camera motion. No other business is listed.

• In camera session under S.239.2.b for personal matters about an identifiable individual - CAO Interviews
• Meeting held at Cowan Health Hub Boardroom, 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris
• Meeting time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The meeting was primarily conducted in camera to discuss personal matters regarding CAO interviews. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Convened in camera to discuss CAO interviews

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a new fireworks bylaw, a new fence and swimming pool enclosure bylaw, and a revised planning application approval system. The committee will also receive updates on a customer service model, a body worn camera policy, and a proposed street renaming, and will provide direction on the future of the committee structure itself.

• Repeal and replace Fireworks By-Law 222-02 with new draft bylaw (Schedule B)
• Repeal Fence By-Law 54-03 and approve new Fence By-Law and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law
• Endorse Option 1 for planning application approvals: host information meeting as statutory public hearing, with implementation by July 1, 2023
• Receive body worn camera policy BLED 2023-01 for Municipal Law Enforcement Officers as information
• Approve renaming Jury Lane to William Kipp Lane

The Committee approved a new Fence By-Law and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law, including exemptions for above-ground pools. Other key actions included updating the fireworks by-law and revising the planning application approvals system. The Committee also renamed itself and adjusted the municipal meeting schedule.

• Approved new Fence By-Law and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law with above-ground pool exemptions
• Presented for adoption a new by-law to repeal and replace By-Law 222-02 regarding fireworks
• Endorsed Option 1 for the Planning Application Approvals System to host information meetings as statutory public hearings
• Renamed Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee to Policy Development Committee
• Moved Administration and Operations Committee to a 9:00 a.m. day meeting
• Scheduled Planning and Development Committee for the second Tuesday of the month
• Scheduled Policy Development Committee to meet quarterly or at the call of the Chair
• Approved renaming Jury Lane to Kipp's Lane

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, and to discuss several accessibility-related items. New business includes accessibility in council chambers, an update on accessible parking at Burford Pharmasave, and reviews of past events. The committee will also receive updates on Bill C-22 and AODA Alliance communications.

• Accessibility in Council Chambers - Councillor Oakley
• Burford Pharmasave Accessible Parking Update - K. Wazonek
• Review of Sensitive Santa and Future Hallowe'en Events - K. Wazonek
• AccessAbility Week - K. Wazonek
• Bill C-22 Amendments, AODA Alliance Updates

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the February 13 agenda and the December 19, 2022, minutes. Members discussed the Sensitive Santa event, website compliance, and pending accessibility installations in Paris and Burford.

• Approved February 13, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (Carried)
• Decided to keep Sensitive Santa free and accept donations without advertising them
• Decided to add an additional date for Sensitive Santa if the City of Brantford does not announce one for 2023

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss agricultural planning applications, including a delegation and application for 524 Old Onondaga Road, and to receive updates on the new Official Plan and rural settlement policies. They will also approve the 2023 meeting schedule and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Delegation by Nick Vahrmeyer re: 524 Old Onondaga Road, B35-B43/22/DN
• Planning application B35-B43/22/DN for 524 Old Onondaga Road
• RPT-0058-23: 2023 meeting schedule approval
• RPT-0080-23: Draft New Official Plan status update
• RPT-0076-23: Rural Settlements and Rural Policies report

The committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule with amendments to accommodate farming seasons. Members received information regarding a residential development proposal at 524 Old Onondaga Road and updates on the Draft New Official Plan. No final approvals were granted for the planning applications or policy reports presented.

• Approved 2023 Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting schedule (Carried)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (Carried)
• Received presentation on 524 Old Onondaga Road as information (Carried)
• Received staff presentation on 524 Old Onondaga Road as information (Carried)
• Received RPT-080-23 Draft New Official Plan update as information (Carried)
• Received RPT-0076-23 Rural Settlement and Rural Policies as information (Carried)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and January minutes, then discuss new business including a council-approved Brant Connectivity Guidebook, a Rural Economic Development Program funding opportunity, an Ontario Chamber of Commerce policy resolution, County mapping, and a SWIFT broadband update. The committee will also review a follow-up letter from Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure regarding the AMO annual conference delegation.

• Council Approved Brant Connectivity Guidebook
• Rural Economic Development Program funding opportunity
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce policy resolution
• County of Brant Mapping
• SWIFT update

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then hear updates on several tourism-related events and initiatives, including Brant Celebrates, Springtime in Paris, the 2023 Ontario Disc Golf Tournament, and the 55+ Games. Staff will also provide an update. The meeting is largely procedural with new business items for discussion.

• Discussion of Brant Celebrates event
• Discussion of Springtime in Paris event
• Discussion of 55+ Games and TAC involvement
• Discussion of 2023 Ontario Disc Golf Tournament
• Staff update from D. Clements

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 16, 2023. Members discussed the potential revitalization of the Springtime in Paris event and the creation of a new business welcome package. Staff provided updates on the 55+ Games and the 2023 Ontario Disc Golf Tournament.

• Approved February 9, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved January 16, 2023 minutes (Carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Brant County Council with a single substantive item: third and final reading of By-law 4-23, which amends Zoning By-law 61-16 for the property at 555 Paris Road. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Third reading of By-law 4-23 (ZBA29-22) to amend Zoning By-law 61-16 for 555 Paris Road

Council passed By-law 4-23 to amend Zoning By-law 61-16 regarding 555 Paris Road. The approved version includes a prohibition of Food Processing Plants as a permitted use.

• Approved By-law 4-23 as amended to prohibit Food Processing Plants at 555 Paris Road

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on four rezoning applications, including an additional residential unit at 409 German School Road, a residential prohibition at 655 Watts Pond Road, an industrial rezoning at 238 Third Concession Road, and agricultural site-specific changes at 35 Indian Line. The committee will also review a proposed telecommunications tower at 120 Golf Links Road under the County's tower protocol. Decisions will be made on these items, with recommendations for approval.

• Telecom tower at 120 Golf Links Rd – recommendation to confirm compliance with Preferred Location Guidelines
• ZBA44-22-DN: Rezone 409 German School Rd from Agricultural to A-189 to allow an additional residential unit ~400m from principal dwelling
• ZBA1-23-DN: Rezone 655 Watts Pond Rd to A-9 to prohibit residential dwelling (consent condition)
• ZBH3-23-SL: Rezone 238 Third Concession Rd from h-M3 to M3 for industrial development
• ZBA46-22-LG: Rezone 35 Indian Line to A-190/A-191 to allow 7.5m accessory structure and prohibit residential use on retained lands

The Planning and Development Committee refused a zoning amendment for an additional residential unit at 409 German School Road. Several other zoning amendments and a telecommunications tower proposal were approved. The March 7, 2023, meeting was cancelled.

• Approved telecommunication tower proposal at 120 Golf Links Rd
• Refused zoning amendment ZBA44-22-DN for 409 German School Road
• Approved rezoning of 655 Watts Pond Road to prohibit residential dwellings
• Approved rezoning of 238 Third Concession Road to Heavy Industrial (M3)
• Approved rezoning of 35 Indian Line to permit specific accessory structure height and prohibit residential use
• Deferred RPT-0341-22-CT1-22-AA - 510 Brant-Waterloo Rd to the next meeting
• Cancelled the March 7, 2023, committee meeting

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, review the CIP program, and consider approving a grant application (CIP-22-05) for the Paris Pub at 44 Grand River Street North. The agenda is mostly routine, with one substantive funding decision.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• CIP application CIP-22-05 for 44 Grand River Street North (Paris Pub) under Significant Improvement Grant
• Staff report on Community Improvement Plan Program and Committee Review
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee elected its leadership and approved a signage improvement grant for a business in Paris. Staff provided a review of the Community Improvement Plan program and updated the committee on ongoing projects.

• Elected Councillor Howes as Chair
• Elected Member Alex Piccini as Vice Chair
• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved signage improvement grant CIP-22-05 for 44 Grand River Street North (Paris Pub) up to $3,100

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2023 budget, including the revised operating budget, proposed capital budget, and five-year capital forecast. They will also consider decision packages and staff reports on excluded expenses and property tax ratios. The meeting is a working session to discuss and refine the budget before final approval.

• 2023 Budget Summary and Revised Operating Budget presented
• 2023 Proposed Capital Budget and Five Year Capital Forecast reviewed
• Staff report RPT-43-23 on excluded expenses in the 2023 budget (post-employment benefits, amortization, landfill closure costs)
• Staff report RPT-44-23 proposing 2023 property tax ratios (residential 1.0000, commercial 1.9000, industrial 2.5500, etc.)
• Proposed 35% tax rate reduction for farmland awaiting development and vacant/excess commercial and industrial land

The Committee approved a series of budget decision packages, including a $1,916,440 capital levy increase. Council also established 2023 property tax ratios and directed the budget team to identify further project deferrals to reduce the tax levy.

• Approved $1,916,440 Capital Levy increase
• Approved $150,000 for Paris Lawn Bowling Club with fundraising requirement increased to $400,000
• Approved $100,000 for Stedman Community Hospice
• Approved $200,000 for Physician Recruitment Program
• Approved $200,000 for Brant Safe Streets
• Approved 2023 property tax ratios (e.g., Residential 1.0000, Commercial 1.9000)
• Removed St. Joseph's Long-Term Care funding from 2023 budget
• Directed budget team to review capital budget for project deferrals to reduce tax levy

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council meets to consider a wide range of items, including 15 by-laws covering zoning amendments, drainage works, borrowing, and fee changes. The agenda also includes several delegations, committee reports, and a public meeting on the Hugh Wight Municipal Drain. Council will also receive numerous consent items from external bodies and hold an in-camera session.

• Public meeting and proposed by-law for Hugh Wight Municipal Drain improvements
• By-law to authorize $20,161,319 in debentures for capital projects
• Zoning by-law amendments for 982 Rest Acres Road, 125 Oakland Road, 17 McBay Road, 555 Paris Road, 440 German School Road, 179 Howell Road, and 649 Colborne Street West
• By-law to amend fees and charges (By-law 133-22)
• By-law to permanently close School Street in Onondaga

Council authorized borrowing of $20,161,319 for capital projects and approved a $15.28M operating budget for Paramedic Services. Multiple zoning amendments were passed, and a new remuneration schedule for volunteer firefighters was approved. Council also adopted design guidelines for on-street residential parking.

• Approved borrowing of $20,161,319 for capital projects
• Approved Paramedic Services 2023 Operating Budget of $15,281,344
• Approved updated remuneration schedule for Volunteer Firefighters effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved $30,000 pre-construction fee for Collaborative Structures Limited for new Main Branch Library
• Approved concept design for Paris Lawn Bowling Club construction at estimated $1.6M
• Approved zoning amendments for 982 Rest Acres Rd, 125 Oakland Rd, 17 McBay Rd, 440 German School Rd, 179 Howell Rd, and 649 Colborne St W
• Deferred third reading of zoning amendment for 555 Paris Road to Feb 7, 2023
• Adopted Design Guidelines for On-Street Parking

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve its agenda and previous minutes, and receive staff reports on committee training and resources, the Arts, Culture and Heritage Masterplan, a joint heritage committee gathering, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of July 7, 2022 minutes
• Staff report on Heritage Committee Training and Resources
• Staff update on Arts, Culture and Heritage Masterplan
• 2023 Brant Heritage Committee Meeting Schedule (RPT-0056-23)

The committee elected Member Telfer Faux as Chair and Member Workman Rose as Vice Chair. The committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule and appointed Member Varney as a representative to the Communities Improvement Plan Committee.

• Declared Member Telfer Faux as Chair (Carried)
• Declared Member Workman Rose as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved July 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved RPT-0056-23, 2023 Brant Heritage Committee Meeting Schedule (Carried)
• Supported Arts Culture Heritage Officer Kayla Cicman's attendance at the Community Heritage Ontario Conference (Carried)
• Appointed Member Varney as representative to the Communities Improvement Plan Committee (Carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations, including approving the tender process for 2023 infrastructure projects before budget approval, amending the open air burning by-law, and awarding a construction manager for the new Main Branch Library. The committee will also receive reports on municipal drain assessments, a borrowing by-law, and other routine items.

• Tender 11 infrastructure projects early, including McKenzie Creek Bridge, Cook Bridge, W.D. Foulds Bridge, Dundas St W & Chapel St Reconstruction, Race St Sewer Upgrades, Main Street Reconstruction in Paris, and others
• Award construction management for new Main Branch Library to Collaborative Structures Limited: $30,000 pre-construction fee plus 2.95% construction fee
• Approve Paris Lawn Bowling Club concept design at estimated $1,600,000 for 2023 capital budget
• Amend Open Air Burning By-law to add definitions, prohibit sky lanterns, reference Fees & Charges By-law
• Increase Line Fence Viewers and Livestock Evaluators remuneration to $80 per view plus mileage

The committee approved the concept design and 2023 Capital Budget inclusion for the Paris Lawn Bowling Club. It also awarded a construction management contract for the new Main Branch Library and authorized the early tender of several infrastructure projects.

• Approved Paris Lawn Bowling Club concept design and estimated $1.6M budget
• Awarded new Main Branch Library construction management to Collaborative Structures Limited ($30,000 pre-construction fee, 2.95% construction fee)
• Directed staff to start tender process for 11 infrastructure projects before 2023 Budget Approval
• Amended By-law 233-02 to regulate open air burning and prohibit sky lanterns
• Approved raising a By-Law to bill out municipal drain maintenance costs
• Increased remuneration for Line Fence Viewers and Livestock Evaluators to $80.00 per view plus mileage
• Approved Brant Connectivity Guide and requested federal/provincial governments provide accurate ISP mapping layers
• Appointed Drew Baird as Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair and Edith Stone as Tourism Advisory Committee Chair

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications. One seeks approval for an addition to a dwelling at 10 Jane Street in Paris, extending a non-complying setback. The other involves a lot line adjustment and two minor variances for properties on Sixth Concession Road in Burford. The committee will also adopt minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting.

• Application A38-22-AA: approve addition at 10 Jane Street, Paris, extending non-complying setback of 2.21 metres
• Application B81-22-LG: approve lot line adjustment severing 0.10 hectares from 347 Sixth Concession Road to 335 Sixth Concession Road
• Application A39-22-LG: approve minor variance to recognize reduced lot area of 28.30 hectares at 347 Sixth Concession Road
• Application A40-22-LG: approve minor variance to recognize modified lot area of 1,740.15 square metres at 335 Sixth Concession Road
• Adoption of minutes from December 15, 2022 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application for a dwelling addition at 10 Jane Street in Paris. One other application was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved minor variance A38-22-AA for a dwelling addition at 10 Jane Street (Unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2023 Agenda
• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear 2023 draft budget presentations from four external agencies (Grand River Conservation Authority, Long Point Region Conservation Authority, John Noble Home, and Brant County Health Unit) and to consider a staff report recommending approval of the 2023 Paramedic Services Operating Budget. The paramedic budget totals $15,281,344 in expenditures, with a net levy of $8,180,643 split between the City of Brantford ($5,890,063) and the County of Brant ($2,290,580). The committee will also decide on funding the paramedic capital from reserves.

• 2023 Paramedic Services Operating Budget: $15,281,344 expenditures, $8,180,643 net levy
• City of Brantford levy: $5,890,063; County of Brant levy: $2,290,580
• Paramedic capital to be funded from Ambulance Equipment and Vehicle Reserves and Ambulance Development Charges Reserves
• 2023 draft budget presentations from GRCA, LPRCA, John Noble Home, and Brant County Health Unit
• No in-camera items scheduled

The Committee approved the 2023 Paramedic Services operating and capital budgets. Representatives from four external agencies presented their 2023 draft budgets for review.

• Approved 2023 Paramedic Services Operating Budget with total expenditures of $15,281,344 (Carried)
• Approved funding for 2023 Paramedic Services Capital from Ambulance Equipment and Vehicle Reserves and Ambulance Development Charges Reserves (Carried)

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive OPP statistics and false alarm reports, and discuss updates including the School Resource Officer program review and 2023 priorities. The meeting is largely routine oversight, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• School Resource Officer program review update (Chair Haley)
• OPP Detachment Commander's Report for November and December 2022
• OPP False Alarm report for December 2022
• Approval of minutes from December 6 and December 16, 2022
• 2023 Priorities discussion

The Board approved a $500 sponsorship for the Special Olympics Ontario Polar Plunge. Members received reports on police statistics and false alarms, and discussed the School Resource Officer Program and vehicle break-ins.

• Approved $500 sponsorship for Special Olympics Ontario Polar Plunge
• Approved agenda and addendum for January 17, 2023
• Approved minutes from December 6 and December 16, 2022
• Received Detachment Commander's Statistics Report (Nov/Dec 2022) and False Alarm report (Dec 2022)
• Received Paris and Joint Community Safety Group minutes as information

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee will consider a staff report on residential parking, including adopting draft on-street parking design guidelines and directing further work on zoning and by-law changes. The committee will also receive a recreation master plan status update and hear a delegation about train whistling in Paris. The meeting includes routine items like electing a chair and approving minutes.

• Adoption of On-Street Parking Design Guidelines (Attachment 6 to RPT-0014-23)
• Direction to amend Zoning By-Law for private residential parking requirements
• Review of Parking, Entrance, and Road Use By-Laws for on-street parking improvements
• Recreation Master Plan Status Update 3 (RPT-0016-23)
• Delegation from James Fairley re: Train Whistling in Paris

The committee adopted Design Guidelines for On-Street Parking as part of a new Comprehensive Design Manual. Staff were directed to amend the Zoning By-Law regarding private residential parking and review existing parking and road use by-laws. The committee also elected its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Declared Councillor Coleman as Chair (Carried)
• Declared Councillor Bell as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted Design Guidelines for On-Street Parking (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare Zoning By-Law amendment for private residential parking (Carried)
• Directed staff to review Parking, Entrance, and Road Use By-Laws (Carried)
• Directed staff to create terms-of-reference for evaluating parking plans (Carried)
• Directed staff to create educational resources on parking requirements (Carried)
• Received Recreation Master Plan Status Update 3 as information (Carried)

Consequences of Urban Intensification Ad Hoc Committee

The Consequences of Urban Intensification Ad Hoc Committee is meeting for the first time. The agenda includes electing a chair and vice-chair, approving the agenda, declaring any pecuniary interests, reviewing the committee's terms of reference, and prioritizing which by-laws, plans, and policies to review. The meeting is largely organizational and procedural.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Committee Terms of Reference
• Prioritization of by-laws, plans, and policies to review
• Discussion Topics Identified by Councillor Bell.pdf attachment

The committee elected its leadership and reviewed concerns regarding rapid development in Paris. It determined that most identified issues are already being addressed by other boards, master plans, or the 2023 budget. The committee was dissolved following a directive for staff to research specific zoning changes.

• Elected Councillor Bell as Chair
• Elected Councillor Garneau as Vice Chair
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Directed Policy Planning staff to research zoning by-law amendments regarding backyard chickens and inappropriate backyard structures
• Dissolved the Consequences of Urban Intensification Ad Hoc Committee

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve the agenda and previous minutes, and hear presentations on the committee's overview, a 2022 tourism review, the 2023 marketing strategy, and the Paris Merchant Dollar Tourism Impact. The meeting is largely procedural with new business focused on tourism planning.

• Election of Chair & Vice-Chair
• Adoption of minutes from July 7, 2022
• Tourism 2022 Review presentation by R. Press & D. Clements
• Marketing and Strategic Approach 2023 presentation by R. Press & D. Clements
• Paris Merchant Dollar Tourism Impact presentation by G. Pottruff

The committee elected Edith Stone as Chair and Tom Pate as Vice-Chair. Staff provided a 2022 tourism review, including grant funding totals and visitor data. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Edith Stone as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Tom Pate as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved January 16, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved July 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to discuss broadband connectivity in Brant County. The main item is a proposed resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to provide municipalities with accurate ISP service mapping data, similar to FCC requirements in the US. The committee will also review minutes, a connectivity guide, coverage mapping, a project status update, and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Resolution on high-speed broadband mapping accuracy
• Brant Connectivity Guide update
• Broadband Coverage Mapping update
• SWIFT Project status update
• 2023 meeting schedule approval

The committee approved the Brant Connectivity Guide and directed staff to investigate a marketing campaign for its launch. Members also passed a resolution requesting that federal and provincial governments provide municipalities with accurate, granular ISP mapping data. The 2023 meeting schedule was approved.

• Approved the Brant Connectivity Guide (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate a marketing campaign for the Brant Connectivity Guide (Carried)
• Approved the 2023 meeting schedule (Carried)
• Passed resolution calling on Federal and Provincial governments to provide accurate ISP mapping layers to municipalities (Carried)
• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved the January 13, 2023 agenda (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a full-day session focused on the 2023 budget. Members will receive Budget 101 training, a budget overview, and departmental presentations covering sections of the Budget Binder. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and next steps.

• Budget 101 training and budget overview presentations
• Departmental presentations: Mayor and Council, CAO Office, Corporate Services, Taxation and Corporate Finance, Development Services, Library, Strategic Initiatives, Operations, Community and Protective Services
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Council convened as a Committee of the Whole to review the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets, which include a proposed 10.8% base budget increase. Two motions to alter the budget approach were defeated. The meeting served as an information-gathering stage with presentations from various county departments.

• Approved the January 12, 2023, budget agenda (Carried)
• Motion to include inflation-calculated capital spending in the 2023 Base Budget and present a revised budget (Tie Vote – Motion Defeated)
• Motion for staff to re-evaluate and present a levy of no more than 5.0% on a median home (Motion Defeated)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on several zoning by-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision. Key items include a proposed employment subdivision at 982 Rest Acres Road, a telecommunications tower at 510 Brant-Waterloo Rd that staff recommend rejecting, and multiple residential and agricultural rezoning applications. The committee will also receive an update on the draft New Official Plan and hold closed-session discussions on litigation matters.

• Draft plan of subdivision and rezoning to Light Industrial (M2-39) at 982 Rest Acres Road for employment uses
• Recommendation to reject telecommunications tower at 510 Brant-Waterloo Rd as not meeting preferred location guidelines
• Rezoning to Suburban Residential at 125 Oakland Road for residential lot creation
• Rezoning to Heavy Industrial (M3-31) at 555 Paris Road with site-specific parking, height, and frontage provisions
• Update on draft New Official Plan, including provincial non-review and Bill 23 changes

The Planning and Development Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments for industrial and residential development. It also directed staff to create a feasibility report on water solutions for infill lots in Mount Pleasant and to advance the New Official Plan project.

• Approved subdivision and zoning for employment land at 982 Rest Acres Road
• Approved residential zoning amendment at 125 Oakland Road
• Approved residential zoning amendment at 17 McBay Road
• Approved industrial zoning (M3-31) at 555 Paris Road, excluding heavy industrial uses
• Approved zoning amendment to prohibit residential use at 440 German School Road
• Approved reduced lot area and MDS setbacks at 179 Howell Road
• Deferred telecommunication tower application at 510 Brant-Waterloo Rd for technical survey
• Directed staff to report on cistern or well feasibility for Mount Pleasant infill lots