Brant County public meetings in 2021

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review routine reports, including the OPP detachment commander's report, cash disposition, and false alarm statistics. The board will also consider approving the 2022 meeting calendar and discuss options for in-person meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• OPP Detachment Commander's Report (Nov-Dec 2021)
• Cash Disposition letter for December 15, 2021
• False alarm monthly summary for November 2021
• Recommendation to approve 2022 Police Services Board meeting calendar
• Briefing note on in-person meeting room options

The Brant County Police Services Board approved its 2022 meeting calendar and decided to continue live-streaming meetings, holding in-person meetings in Council Chambers when appropriate. The board also received the November 2021 statistics and detachment commander's report as information, and discussed the disposition of $1,790 from forfeited property sales, directing staff to consult with the Treasurer about rolling funds into 2022.

• Approved 2022 Police Services Board meeting calendar
• Approved continuing live-streamed meetings and holding in-person meetings in Council Chambers when appropriate
• Received November 2021 statistics and OPP False Alarm reports as information
• Received Detachment Commander's Report as information
• Received communication from Town of Penetanguishene on recidivism rates as information
• Directed staff to consult with Treasurer on rolling $1,790 cash disposition into 2022

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including a proposed $1.5 million fundraising campaign for a new community centre in Cainsville, a governance structure for the Bawcutt Centre restoration and new library branch, and a progress update on the 2019-2023 strategic plan. The agenda also includes numerous by-laws on zoning, development charges, and other administrative matters, plus in-camera items on land acquisition and personnel.

• Fundraising campaign for new Cainsville community centre with $1.5 million goal (RPT-21-348)
• Bawcutt Centre Restoration / New Main Library Branch project governance structure (RPT-21-340)
• By-law 121-21 to amend development charges by-law 100-19
• By-law 135-21 zoning amendment for holding provisions at 54, 55, 63, 77, 81 Cedar Street
• By-law 142-21 interim tax levy with 1.25% monthly penalty and interest

Council approved the 2022 budget with a property tax levy of $62,105,243, including numerous decision packages and a $387,500 increase to the contingency reserve. They also approved several by-laws, including development charges, zoning amendments, and an interim tax levy. A rezoning application for 55 Highway 2 was approved, and a fundraising campaign for a new Cainsville community centre was authorized.

• Approved 2022 budget with $62,105,243 tax levy
• Approved rezoning at 55 Highway 2 (A-181) to prohibit dwelling and permit undersized farm parcel
• Approved Development Charges By-law amendment (By-law 121-21)
• Approved interim tax levy by-law (By-law 142-21)
• Approved $95,507.50 contract for OSIM Structure Inspection Services to G. Douglas Vallee Limited
• Approved tax write-offs totaling $119,404.36
• Authorized fundraising campaign for Cainsville community centre with $1.5M goal
• Approved appointments to Paris BIA and Library Board composition change

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on eight applications for minor variances and consents, including requests to reduce minimum lot area, frontage, and setback requirements, and to sever new residential, rural, and industrial lots. All applications have staff recommendations for approval, subject to conditions.

• Minor variance A37-21-SL: reduce minimum lot area to 3,200.4 sq m at 1264 Colborne St W
• Minor variance A23-21-SL: reduce minimum lot frontage to 16.3 m on Cleaver Rd
• Minor variance A33-21-SL: increase accessory structure lot coverage at 25 Finlay St
• Consent B65/66-21-AW: sever two industrial lots at 539 Paris Rd
• Consent B67-21-AW and variance A38-21-AW: create undersized farm parcel at 872 Paris Plains Church Rd

The Committee of Adjustment approved six of seven applications, including minor variances and consents, and denied one application (A23-21-SL) for a minor variance at Cleaver Rd/Bishops Gate due to a 2-4 vote. The denied application sought frontage variance for a future building permit.

• Approved minor variance A37-21-SL at 1264 Colborne St. E (carried)
• Denied minor variance A23-21-SL at Cleaver Rd/Bishops Gate (2-4)
• Approved minor variance A33-21-SL at 25 Finlay (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A35-21-SL at 13 Wingrove Wood (unanimous)
• Approved consents B69-B70-21-KD at 247 McLean School Rd (unanimous)
• Approved consents B65-66-21-AW at 539 Paris Rd (carried)
• Approved consent B68-21-DN at 59 Laurel St (carried)
• Approved consent B67-21-AW and variance A38-21-AW at 872 Paris Plains Church Rd (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider consent items including a contract award for structure inspections, a 2022 proclamation schedule, an interim tax levy by-law, accessible parking changes, and a tax write-off. Staff reports cover a water tank project and development charges update. The meeting is largely routine approvals.

• Award OPS-RFP-21-06 to G. Douglas Vallee Limited for $95,507.50 (excl. HST) for OSIM structure inspections
• Approve 2022 proclamation and flag-raising events list
• Present Interim Tax Levy By-law to Council
• Designate accessible parking spaces at Dawdy Park (Hartley Ave) and Jay Wells Park (Doug Foulds Way)
• Authorize tax write-offs totaling $119,404.36 (municipal $89,383.67, school $30,020.69)

The Administration and Operations Committee approved the Development Charges Background Study Update and draft by-law, awarded a structure inspection contract, approved the 2022 proclamations and events list with amendments, and directed staff to present a final Vehicle-for-Hire By-law after a public commenting period. The committee also approved several other items including tax write-offs, parking by-law amendments, and a redevelopment consultation for 2 Beverly Street West.

• Approved OSIM Structure Inspection Services contract to G. Douglas Vallee Limited for $95,507.50 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Proclamations and Events list with amendments adding United Empire Loyalist Day and British Home Child Day (carried)
• Approved Development Charges Background Study Update and draft by-law, effective December 22, 2021 (carried)
• Approved amendments to Parking By-law for accessible parking spaces at Dawdy Park and Jay Wells Park (carried)
• Authorized tax write-offs totaling $119,404.36 (carried)
• Directed staff to consult on redevelopment of 2 Beverly Street West, including demolition and parking expansion (carried)
• Directed staff to present final Vehicle-for-Hire By-law after 45-day public comment period, with review of accessible service fee (carried)
• Approved TD Green Space Grant Project at 16 West Harris Road (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive a presentation from the CAO and Treasurer about additional funding received and its potential impact on the 2022 Budget Direction. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and convening/reconvening as Council. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the main substantive item is the budget funding information presentation.

• Presentation by CAO and Treasurer on additional funding received and impact on 2022 Budget Direction

The Committee of the Whole approved allocating $2,450,381 in Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding to capital projects, with a $387,500 increase to the tax levy to offset contingency reserve expenditures. The 2022 budget was approved with a property tax levy of $62,105,243, resulting in a 1.81% tax increase. The vote on the funding allocation was 7 yes, 4 no.

• Approved allocating $2,450,381 OCIF funding to capital projects and $387,500 tax levy increase to contingency reserve (7-4)
• Approved 2022 budget with property tax levy of $62,105,243 (carried)

County of Brant Council Special Meeting OP Public Hearing

This is a special meeting of Brant County Council to continue deliberation on the draft new Official Plan, following a public hearing that was closed on December 2, 2021. Council will discuss the status of the draft plan, additional correspondence received, site-specific requests, and proposed modifications. The meeting is for discussion and deliberation only; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Draft New Official Plan and Draft Municipal Comprehensive Review (RPT-21-317)
• Additional correspondence received since December 2, including from Sifton Properties
• Site-specific requests package with updated tracking sheet and revised Northeast Paris mapping
• Proposed amendments chart and Draft Schedule 13 Airport Constraint

Brant County Council deliberated on the draft New Official Plan and directed staff to prepare the final version for adoption in February 2022, incorporating several amendments. Council approved a site-specific redesignation at 299-301 Oakhill Drive from agriculture to residential, and added policies on walkability/active transportation, traffic congestion and parking (prioritizing downtown Paris), and affordable housing. Motions to expand the Paris settlement boundary at 143 & 183 Bethel Road and to not reduce rural settlement boundaries were defeated.

• Approved staff direction to prepare final Official Plan with amendments (9-2)
• Approved redesignation of 299-301 Oakhill Drive from Prime Agriculture to Residential (carried)
• Approved new policy for walkability/active transportation networks by 2032 (carried)
• Approved new policy to address traffic congestion and parking, prioritizing downtown Paris (carried)
• Approved affordable housing policy for community area lands and inclusionary zoning (8-3)
• Defeated motion to include 143 & 183 Bethel Road in Paris settlement boundary as employment lands (4-7)
• Defeated motion to not reduce current Rural Settlement Area boundaries (5-6)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to receive public input on several telecommunications tower proposals and rezoning applications, and to consider one staff recommendation for approval. Most items are being received as information, with comments referred to staff for review. The committee will also hold closed-session discussions on litigation matters.

• Public hearings for telecom towers at 447 Baptist Church Road, 1 Albert Judge Drive (Burford), and 64 Brant Road (Paris)
• Public hearings for rezoning at 6 Maple Avenue, 39 Maple Avenue South, 184 Highway 53, 729 Mount Pleasant Road, 571 Mount Pleasant Road, and 42 Hammond Road
• Staff recommendation to approve rezoning at 55 Highway #2 (Burford) to create an undersized farm parcel with site-specific provisions
• Closed session on litigation including appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (Sifton Properties, TCA Lands, 526 Scenic Drive, 557 Lynden Road)

The Planning and Development Committee approved a rezoning application for 55 Highway 2, allowing an undersized farm parcel and reduced frontage while prohibiting a dwelling. All other applications were received as information and referred to staff for review. The committee also elected Councillor Bell as Chair and Councillor Miller as Vice-Chair, and went in camera to discuss litigation.

• Elected Councillor Bell as Chair and Councillor Miller as Vice-Chair
• Approved agenda and November 2, 2021 minutes
• Approved rezoning at 55 Highway 2 (A-181) with site-specific provisions
• Received telecom tower application at 447 Baptist Church Rd as information
• Received telecom tower application at 1 Albert Judge Dr as information
• Concurred with telecom tower at 64 Brant Rd (CT1-21-KD)
• Received 6 Maple Ave rezoning application as information
• Received 39 Maple Ave South OPA/ZBA as information

County of Brant Council Special Meeting OP Public Hearing

Brant County Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the draft New Official Plan, including site-specific land use requests. The hearing includes presentations from the public and staff, and comments received will be referred for Council's consideration. The meeting will recess until December 9, 2021, for deliberation, with no additional public presentations at that time. Staff will present a report (RPT-21-317) summarizing comments and proposed modifications, and Council will direct next steps toward adoption in February 2022.

• Public hearing on draft New Official Plan
• Site-specific requests: 299 Oakhill Drive (items 111 & 112), 183 Bethel Road (item 69), lands north of 366 County Road 18 (items 97-100)
• Comments from City of Brantford and public/agency/community/development packages
• Report RPT-21-317 on comments and proposed modifications to draft plan
• Meeting recesses until December 9, 2021 for deliberation

The County of Brant Council held a statutory public hearing on the draft new Official Plan, hearing from 16 delegations and receiving written comments. No decisions on the plan's content were made; the hearing was recessed until December 9, 2021, with final approval expected in February 2022. The agenda was approved as amended, allowing a delegation up to 30 minutes for three presentations.

• Approved agenda as amended, allowing a delegation up to 30 minutes for three presentations.
• Received all public communications as information.
• Closed the public hearing and referred all delegations and comments to Council for consideration.
• Recessed the Official Plan Public Hearing until December 9, 2021.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the draft 2021 base budget, consider decision packages, and receive a budget update. They will also discuss reports on excluded expenses in the 2022 budget and proposed tax ratios for different property classes. The meeting is held electronically.

• Presentation of Budget Update by M. Bradley with updated budget sheets for Sections 1, 9, and 10
• Consideration of Decision Packages for the 2022 budget
• RPT-21-322: Report on excluded expenses in the 2022 budget per Ontario Regulation 284/09
• RPT-21-323: Tax Ratio Report proposing ratios for residential, commercial, industrial, and other property classes

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to consider several items, including new cost-sharing agreements with the City of Brantford for shared services, a resolution urging provincial funding for Lansdowne Children's Centre redevelopment, and multiple by-laws covering development charges, zoning amendments, fees, and street naming. The agenda also includes delegations on conversion therapy, the John Noble Home new build, a strategic plan for 3 Yeo Street, and a planning application for 1044 Colborne Street West.

• Approval of new cost-sharing agreements with City of Brantford for social services, John Noble Home, paramedic services, and POA court administration
• Resolution requesting Ontario government grant Stage 1 Planning approval for Lansdowne Children's Centre redevelopment
• By-law 121-21 to amend development charges by-law 100-19
• By-law 127-21 to establish 2022 fees and charges
• Zoning by-law amendments for 12 Maple Avenue South and 65 Brant Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on seven applications for minor variances and consents. These include requests to reduce required setbacks, sever land parcels, and adjust lot lines. One member declared a conflict on one item.

• Minor variance for Paris Machine Limited at 100 Maple Ave North to reduce street setback from 25m to 22.89m
• Minor variance for 284 Bishopsgate Road to reduce dwelling setback to 4.33m and accessory setbacks
• Consent to sever and merge land at 1180 Hwy 54, including a lot area reduction to 13.39 ha
• Consent to sever a 7,610 sq m industrial parcel at 34 Scott Ave, Paris
• Consent to sever a surplus dwelling at 341 Seventh Concession Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved all seven applications on the agenda, including minor variances and consents, with conditions where noted. One member declared a conflict on one item and did not participate in that decision. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved application A36-21-AW (Paris Machine Limited, 100 Maple Ave North) as outlined in Staff Report CA-21-93.
• Approved application A31-21-RC (Vicano, 284 Bishopsgate Road) with the condition that a second site entrance is not permitted.
• Approved application B59-B60-A30-21-AW (Iacobucci, 1180 Hwy 54) as outlined in Staff Report CA-21-82.
• Approved application B61-21-DN (Brant Radiant Heaters, 34 Scott Ave) subject to conditions in report CA-21-83 and inclusion of encroachment in the reference plan.
• Approved application B53-21-SL (Kroondijk, 341 Seventh Concession Road) as outlined in Staff Report CA-21-81.
• Approved application B64-21-RC (Marshall/Hockin, 229 & 223 Burtch Road) as outlined in Staff Report CA-21-87.
• Approved application B50-21-AW (Paluch, 602 Mt. Pleasant Road) as outlined in Staff Report CA-21-69, with Member Zulauf declaring a conflict and not participating.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the County's budget, including presentations from departments such as Development Services, Corporate Services, Library, Operations, and Community and Protective Services. The meeting is for discussion and next steps; no final decisions are being made.

• Budget overview and departmental presentations
• Mayor and Council budget section
• Office of the Chief Administrative Officer budget section
• Development Services budget section
• External Agencies budget section

The Committee of the Whole held a budget review session for the 2022 budget, hearing departmental presentations and discussing decision packages. No final budget decisions were made; discussion on decision packages was referred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting. The proposed base budget increase is 4.1%, with a 1.3% increase on the tax levy, adding $39.63 to taxes on the median home.

• Approved the agenda for the November 18, 2021 Committee of the Whole - 2022 Budget meeting.
• Convened as Committee of the Whole to review the 2022 budget.
• Referred discussion on decision packages to the next Committee of the Whole session.
• Reconvened as Council and adjourned at 12:41 p.m., with next meeting set for November 30, 2021.

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, receive staff reports on October 2021 statistics and the third-quarter budget variance, and discuss a labour relations matter in closed session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Receive RPT-21-308: Paramedic Services Statistical Package - October 2021
• Receive RPT-21-310: Paramedic Services Budget to Actual at September 30, 2021 (Q3 variance)
• In camera item RPT-21-313: Employee Negotiations / Labour Relations Matter (Union Contract)

The committee received a statistical report noting significant hospital offload delays (averaging up to 46 minutes) and Code 0 events lasting 4-6 hours, with discussion favoring system improvements over adding an ambulance. They also received the third-quarter budget variance report and moved in camera to discuss union contract negotiations. No formal decisions beyond receiving reports and approving minutes/agenda were made.

• Approved agenda for November 17, 2021 (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 (carried)
• Received RPT-21-308 Paramedic Services Statistical Package as information (carried)
• Received RPT-21-310 Budget to Actual report as information (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss union contract (RPT-21-313) (carried)

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review the OPP detachment commander's report and statistics, discuss false alarms, and consider communications about provincial community safety initiatives and a 2022-23 Community Safety and Policing Grant. The board will also hear an update on the OPP tow program and legislation, and will hold closed sessions for intimate personal matters and contract discussions.

• Review of Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report and statistics for Oct-Nov 2021
• Discussion of OPP Tow Program and Tow Legislation with Sgt. Hampson
• Call for applications for 2022-23 Community Safety and Policing Grant (Local and Provincial Priorities)
• Welcome to A/Inspector Ferguson
• Adoption of minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting

The Police Services Board approved the agenda, minutes, and received the Detachment Commander's report and communications as information. The board directed staff to pursue grant/funding opportunities and to request a delegation with the Ministry of the Solicitor General. In camera, the board voted to exercise the 60-day termination clause with the Brant Towing Group, effective with new provincial tow legislation on January 1, 2022. The board also discussed traffic, noise, and impaired driving statistics, and noted a school zone speeding concern on County Rd 18.

• Approved agenda and October 19, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports as information (carried)
• Received communications on community safety and policing grant as information (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for grants/funding and request delegation with Ministry of the Solicitor General
• Terminated Brant Towing Group contract via 60-day clause due to new provincial legislation (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider consent items including awarding engineering contracts for the Paris Water Pollution Control Plant expansion and several bridge rehabilitation projects, plus a report on the 2022 Paramedic Services budget. They will also discuss street lighting renewal in Royal Highland Estates and proposed 2022 fees and charges.

• Award OPS-RFP-21-09 for Paris WPCP Class EA to Ainley & Associates Limited for $194,892.00
• Award bridge engineering contracts: Glen Morris, McKenzie Creek, Cook ($45,550 each), Scott ($19,295), W.D. Foulds ($70,440.50)
• Authorize negotiation to extend winter fleet supply contracts with Metro Freightliner Brantford and Viking-Cives Ltd for 2022-2025
• Approve Paramedic Services 2022 Budget and include in County budget
• Renew streetlights in Royal Highland Estates (Highland Drive, St. Andrew's Court, Brigadoon Court, Glengarry Court) with solar fixtures, $495,750 in 2023 capital budget

The Administration and Operations Committee approved the 2022 Paramedic Services budget, the 2022 fees and charges, and several engineering contracts for water and bridge projects. It also authorized negotiations for winter fleet equipment and directed staff to prepare a policy on municipal resource use for the 2022 election. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Paramedic Services budget (carried)
• Approved 2022 fees and charges, effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Awarded engineering contract for Paris WPCP to Ainley & Associates for $194,892 (carried)
• Awarded bridge engineering contracts to Gannett Fleming, Ambashi, and G. Douglas Vallee (carried)
• Authorized negotiation with Metro Freightliner and Viking-Cives for winter fleet equipment (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare 'Appropriate Use of Municipal Resources' policy for 2022 election (carried)
• Approved streetlight renewal in Royal Highland Estates with solar fixtures, $495,750 in 2023 capital budget (carried)
• Approved council appointments to committees and boards (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting electronically to receive presentations, including a public hearing on development charges, and to consider staff reports on parking restrictions, water conservation rebate programs, and the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and in-camera matters.

• Public hearing on Development Charges with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
• RPT-21-262: Revise parking schedule for Riverview Highlands Subdivision streets
• RPT-21-267: Approve water rebate programs (low-flow toilet, washing machine, leak adjustment, ICI incentive)
• RPT-21-301: Approve 2022 meeting schedule, continue electronic meetings, recess for elections
• Notice of motion for letter of support for Landsdowne Children's Centre

The committee approved four water conservation incentive programs: residential low-flow toilet rebates, washing machine replacement, high water leak adjustments, and an ICI water smart incentive. It also approved a revised parking schedule for Riverview Highlands and directed staff to investigate a hybrid meeting system. A motion to recess council meetings for the 2022 election period was defeated (5-6).

• Approved water rebate and leak forgiveness programs (RPT-21-267)
• Approved revised parking schedule for Riverview Highlands (RPT-21-262)
• Approved continuing electronic-only council meetings until province exits roadmap
• Approved inviting advisory committees to reconvene electronically starting January 2022
• Defeated motion to recess council meetings Sept 1–Nov 15, 2022 for election (5-6)
• Deferred 2022 meeting schedule for revisions
• Received Dr. Comley's health unit presentation as information
• Received SCOR EDC partnership update as information

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing several land-use applications. These include a request to extend an aggregate pit at 1044 Colborne Street West, a surplus dwelling severance at 12 Maple Avenue South, and a zoning change at 65 Brant Road.

• Rezoning of 12 Maple Avenue South to permit an undersized farm parcel of approximately 27.6 hectares (68.2 acres)
• Official Plan amendment and rezoning for 1044 Colborne Street West to permit the extension of an aggregate pit
• Zoning change at 65 Brant Road to prohibit a residential dwelling unit
• County-initiated zoning by-law amendment regarding shipping container background information

The committee denied a proposal by Lafarge Canada to expand an aggregate pit at 1044 Colborne Street West, citing concerns about well water, farmland loss, and tax revenue. It approved several zoning by-law amendments, including housekeeping changes, a rezoning to prohibit a dwelling and abattoir, and a rezoning to prohibit residential construction on farmland.

• Denied Lafarge aggregate pit expansion (OPA1-21 & ZBA5-21) (4-7)
• Approved zoning housekeeping amendments (ZBA27-21) (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 12 Maple Ave S to prohibit dwelling and abattoir (ZBA29-21) (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 65 Brant Road to prohibit residential dwelling (ZBA36-21) (carried)

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to receive the 2020 consolidated financial statements, hear delegations on the John Noble Home redevelopment, hospice services, the Federated Women's Institute, and a transit booking concern, and consider committee reports. The council will also vote on appointing an Integrity Commissioner and approve a series of by-laws covering zoning amendments, parking and traffic changes, and other administrative matters.

• Award RFP COR-RFP-21-03 for Integrity Commissioner services to Melinda Munro, Munro Strategic Perspective, at $12,000 annual retainer plus $250/hour
• By-law 113-21 amends Parking By-law 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime)
• By-law 114-21 amends Traffic By-law 182-05 (Speed Limit Reduction - Community Safety Zones)
• By-law 115-21 authorizes Cross Border Billing for Ambulance Services with Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
• Zoning by-law amendments: 602 Mount Pleasant Road, 178 Newport Road, 539 Paris Road

Council approved the Administration and Operations Committee report, awarding the Cainsville Community Centre tender to Reid and Deleye Contractors Limited for $5,171,490.55, with additional funds to be included in the 2022 capital budget. Council also approved several zoning by-laws, including rezonings at 602 Mount Pleasant Road, 178 Newport Road, and 539 Paris Road, and authorized the transfer of fibre optic assets to Brant Municipal Enterprises.

• Approved Cainsville Community Centre tender to Reid and Deleye Contractors Limited for $5,171,490.55
• Approved rezoning at 602 Mount Pleasant Road (A to SR-57 and h-SR-58)
• Approved rezoning at 178 Newport Road (A to A-178 and A-9)
• Approved rezoning at 539 Paris Road (A to M3-27, M3-28, M3-29)
• Approved $25,000 emergency funding for Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead
• Authorized negotiation with OCWA to extend wastewater operations contract for 10 years (2023-2032)
• Approved use of vote counting equipment and internet voting for 2022 Municipal Election
• Approved transfer of fibre optic assets to Brant Municipal Enterprises

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings and decide on six applications: two requests for sign by-law variances (Popeye's at 1070 Rest Acres Road and Triggers and Bows at 340 Bishopsgate Road), three requests for minor variances to the zoning by-law (at 313 German School Road, 137 Highway #53, and Cleaver Road), and one application for consent to sever a farm parcel on Concession 14, Lot 24. Staff recommendations are included for each item. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing for a sign variance at Popeye's, 1070 Rest Acres Road, seeking to exceed the maximum number of fascia signs (3 vs 2 permitted) and sign area on east/west elevations.
• Public hearing for a sign variance at Triggers and Bows, 340 Bishopsgate Road, to permit LED signage (2.97 sq m) not currently stipulated in the sign by-law.
• Minor variance at 282 Bishopsgate Road to allow accessory structures with 532 sq m lot coverage (200 sq m permitted) and a reduced side yard setback of 8.23 ft vs 9.84 ft required.
• Minor variance at 313 German School Road to allow accessory building lot coverage of 265 sq m vs 200 sq m permitted in a Residential zone.
• Minor variance at 137 Highway #53 to permit a 0.90 m interior side yard setback for an attached garage where 13 ft (approx 3.96 m) is required.

The Committee of Adjustment approved five applications for minor variances and consents, including sign variances and minor variances for properties in Brant County. One application (A23-21-SL) was deferred for additional information. All decisions were made as outlined in staff reports, with some conditions added.

• Approved sign variance SV4-21-SL for Popeye's at 1070 Rest Acres Road (carried)
• Approved sign variance SV5-21-SL for 340 Bishopsgate Road (carried unanimously)
• Approved minor variance A28-21-RC for 282 Bishopsgate Road with condition no business operated (carried unanimously)
• Approved minor variance A26-21-AW for 313 German School Road (carried)
• Approved minor variance A25-21-DN for 137 Highway #53 (carried)
• Deferred minor variance A23-21-SL for Cleaver Road/Bishopsgate Road until additional questions answered (carried)
• Approved consent application B51-21-RC for Corwic Poultry Farms, Concession 14, Part Lot 24, Norwich Road (carried)

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving minutes, receiving the OPP detachment commander's report, and reviewing September false alarm statistics. The board will also discuss the 2022 OPP annual billing letter, a resident's request for a speed sensor, and a proposed advertising package from Police Retirees of Ontario. A confidential session is scheduled for OAPSB Zone 4 meeting minutes.

• 2022 OPP annual billing letter and statement
• Request for a speed sensor from Carrie Barfoot
• September 2021 false alarm monthly summary
• Police Retirees of Ontario Teddy Bear Program advertising packages
• In-camera discussion of OAPSB Zone 4 meeting minutes

The County of Brant Police Services Board approved the draft 2022 budget, including a transfer of $1,500 from Public Relations/Awards to Material & Supplies. The board also approved several other items, including a $250 sponsorship for the P.R.O. Bear Campaign, a referral of a speed sensor request to the Brant Safe Streets initiative, and funding for an Auxiliary Police recognition event and token gifts for detachment staff. The meeting was held electronically, and the board went in camera for confidential matters.

• Approved 2022 Police Services Board Budget with $1,500 transfer (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports as information (carried)
• Received 2022 Annual Billing Letter from OPP as information (carried)
• Sponsored P.R.O. Bear Campaign at Bronze Level of $250 (carried)
• Referred speed sensor request from Carrie Barfoot to Brant Safe Streets initiative (carried)
• Funded up to $250 for Auxiliary Police recognition event (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including extending the wastewater operations contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency, awarding a gravel crushing tender, awarding the Cainsville Community Centre construction tender, approving a cemetery expansion, and allocating the 2020 surplus. The committee will also discuss a request for a second residential entrance on Capron Street and a new customer service model.

The committee approved the award of the Cainsville Community Centre tender to Reid and Deleye Contractors Limited for $5,171,490.55, with additional funds to be included in the 2022 capital budget. It also authorized negotiations to extend the wastewater operations contract with OCWA for 10 years, awarded a gravel crushing contract to Cox Construction Ltd. for $133,350, and approved the Oakland Cemetery Expansion plan. A request for a second residential entrance at 58 Capron Street was denied.

• Awarded Cainsville Community Centre tender to Reid and Deleye Contractors Limited for $5,171,490.55 (10-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate 10-year extension of wastewater operations contract with OCWA (carried)
• Awarded gravel crushing tender to Cox Construction Ltd. for $133,350 (carried)
• Approved Oakland Cemetery Expansion plan and transferred surplus funds (carried)
• Transferred 2020 surplus of $2,071,230 to Contingency Reserve (carried)
• Approved 2021 holiday closures for Dec 29-31 (carried)
• Denied request for second residential entrance at 58 Capron Street (carried)
• Approved new Customer Service model with two new FTEs (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting of Brant County Council is being held to consider awarding a tender for interior renovations to the Burford Customer Service Office. Staff recommend awarding the contract to Nirvana Interior Inc. for $128,891.25 plus HST. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and declarations of interest.

• Tender award OPS-RFT-21-19 for Burford Customer Service Office Interior Renovation to Nirvana Interior Inc. for $128,891.25 plus HST
• Proposed Canadian Standard Construction CCDC2-2008 stipulated price contract with supplementary general conditions

Council approved the agenda and awarded the Burford Customer Service Office interior renovation tender (OPS-RFT-21-19) to Nirvana Interior Inc. for $128,891.25 plus HST, the sole bidder. The contract will be a CCDC2-2008 stipulated price contract, amendable within 30 days. No pecuniary interests were declared, and the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

• Approved the special meeting agenda for October 12, 2021.
• Awarded tender OPS-RFT-21-19 to Nirvana Interior Inc. for $128,891.25 plus HST.
• Authorized entering into a CCDC2-2008 stipulated price contract with Nirvana Interior Inc., amendable within 30 days.

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee will consider three staff reports: recommending postponement of the 2022 Ontario 55+ Winter Games, directing staff to develop a rural Community Improvement Plan, and authorizing vote-counting equipment and internet voting for the 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and two in-camera matters.

• Recommendation to postpone 2022 Ontario 55+ Winter Games and authorize CAO to sign agreements
• Direct staff to develop a rural-focused Community Improvement Plan Program
• Authorize at-poll optical scanning vote tabulators and internet voting for 2022 municipal election
• Authorize cooperative purchasing for vote tabulators with Oxford County lower-tier municipalities
• In-camera items: Automated Speed Enforcement negotiations and defamation litigation

The committee approved a recommendation to postpone the 2022 Ontario 55+ Winter Games to the next available date, with the CAO authorized to sign related agreements. It also directed staff to develop a rural-focused Community Improvement Plan and authorized the use of vote-counting equipment and internet voting for the 2022 municipal election. The committee went in camera to discuss automated speed enforcement and a legal matter.

• Approved recommendation to postpone 2022 Ontario 55+ Winter Games (carried)
• Directed CAO to sign joint letter recommending postponement to Province (carried)
• Authorized CAO to sign agreements for postponement or cancellation of 2021 games (carried)
• Directed staff to develop a rural-focused Community Improvement Plan (carried)
• Authorized use of at-poll optical scanning vote tabulators for 2022 election (carried)
• Authorized use of internet voting for 2022 election (carried)
• Authorized cooperative purchasing for vote tabulators with Oxford County lower-tier municipalities (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss automated speed enforcement negotiations and litigation (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings to receive information on rezoning applications for 70/72 Beverly St. W., 305 King Edward St., and 29 Thirteenth Concession Rd. It will also consider staff recommendations to approve rezoning at 602 Mt. Pleasant Road, 178 Newport Road, and 539 Paris Road. A staff report recommends a refund for a minor variance fee at 25b Griffiths Drive.

• Public hearing: Riverview Highlands rezoning at 70/72 Beverly St. W., St. George
• Public hearing: Sifton Properties rezoning at 305 King Edward St.
• Public hearing: Haley Elevator Inc. rezoning at 29 Thirteenth Concession Rd., Scotland
• Recommendation to approve rezoning to Suburban Residential at 602 Mount Pleasant Road
• Recommendation to approve rezoning to Heavy Industrial with site-specific provisions at 539 Paris Road

The Planning and Development Committee approved several rezoning applications, including a rezoning at 602 Mt. Pleasant Road to allow two lots with reduced frontage, a rezoning at 178 Newport Road to recognize an existing accessory structure, and a rezoning at 539 Paris Road to heavy industrial with specific permitted uses. The committee also received information on applications for 70/72 Beverly St. W. and 29 Thirteenth Concession Rd., and forwarded comments on the Sifton application at 305 King Edward Street, which is under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A refund for a minor variance fee at 25b Griffiths Drive was also approved.

• Approved rezoning at 602 Mt. Pleasant Road to SR-57 and h-SR-58 with reduced frontage (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 178 Newport Road to A-178 and A-9 to recognize accessory structure and prohibit dwelling (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 539 Paris Road to M3-27, M3-28, M3-29 with specific permitted and prohibited uses (carried)
• Received as information and referred to staff: rezoning application at 70/72 Beverly St. W. (carried)
• Received as information and referred to staff: rezoning application at 29 Thirteenth Concession Rd. (carried)
• Forwarded comments on Sifton application at 305 King Edward Street, advising to defer until lands not deemed excess and servicing capacity available (11-0)
• Approved refund of minor variance fee for 25b Griffiths Drive (carried)

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to consider a tender award for a public washroom addition at 66 Grand River Street North in Paris, along with several by-laws, reports, and resolutions. The council will also hear delegations on healthcare, planning, and broadband, and consider a development charge reimbursement for 19 County Highway 53.

• Tender award to Hoskin Construction for $249,568.62 plus HST for public washroom at 66 Grand River Street North
• Resolution to provide a grant to owners of 19 County Highway 53 for development charges reimbursement
• By-law 98-21 to authorize collective agreement with Power Workers' Union, CUPE Local 1000 (2021-2024)
• By-law 99-21 for mutual release with City of Hamilton on cross-border ambulance services
• Multiple traffic and parking by-law amendments (stop signs, heavy truck restrictions, parking limits)

Council approved the 2021-2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and directed staff to forward it to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. Council also approved a resolution requesting the Province to grant permission to the Brant Community Healthcare System to plan for redevelopment and provide funding for Stage 1 planning. A request for a development charge waiver for a property at 19 County Highway 53 was defeated in a recorded vote (5 yes – 6 no).

• Approved 2021-2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (carried)
• Approved resolution requesting Province to grant BCHS permission to plan and fund Stage 1 redevelopment (carried)
• Approved Planning and Development Committee report including rezoning at 214 Brant Church Road and temporary use extension at 249 Garden Ave (carried)
• Approved Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee report including Age Friendly Plan (carried)
• Approved Paramedic Services Committee draft budget with 2.2% base increase and new 12-hour ambulance (carried)
• Approved Administration and Operations Committee recommendations 1-9 and 11-14, including awarding engineering contract to MTE Consultants Inc. for $499,900 (carried)
• Denied BCCA request for enhanced services (fire hydrant, garbage, Stormceptor) (carried)
• Defeated motion to provide grant for development charges at 19 County Highway 53 (5 yes – 6 no)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a $499,900 engineering contract for the Grand River Street North corridor reconstruction, approving a new sanitary sewer grinder pump policy, and amending traffic by-laws to add community safety zones near schools. The committee will also hear delegations on fee refunds, property access, and traffic concerns, and will discuss a request to deny enhanced services for condominiums.

• Award $499,900 contract to MTE Consultants Inc. for Grand River Street North Corridor Reconstruction (North Section)
• Approve Sanitary Sewer Grinder Pump System Policy with approved suppliers John Brooks Company Ltd. and Zoeller Pump Company (quotes $6,750–$36,694)
• Amend Traffic By-Law to add Community Safety Zones and reduce speed limits to 40 km/h near 10 schools
• Deny request for enhanced municipal services (fire hydrant, garbage, Stormceptor) to condominium properties
• Appoint engineers for municipal drain improvements (Third Concession, Bennett, Mather)

The committee denied a request from the Brant Condominium Corporations Association for enhanced municipal services (fire hydrant, Stormceptor, garbage/recycling) and directed staff to create a communications program for private maintenance tracking. It approved new Community Safety Zones near 10 schools and speed limit reductions to 40 km/h in several areas. It also approved traffic changes including all-way stop control at Scott Avenue/Whitlaw Way, truck restrictions on Arthur and Brant Mill Roads, and a 15-minute parking limit on Grand River Street North. A request to reimburse development charges for 19 Highway 53 was defeated on a tie vote twice.

• Approved agenda and addendum (carried)
• Deferred John Lowe's minor variance fee refund request for one meeting cycle (carried)
• Withdrew motion to approve access/parking at 58 Capron Street; directed staff to prepare a report
• Received delegation on development issues in Paris as information (carried)
• Defeated motion to reimburse development charges for 19 Highway 53 (tie vote, twice)
• Approved consent items: awarded engineering contract to MTE Consultants Inc. ($499,900), bid to host 2022 Municipal Agriculture Forum, appointed engineers for three municipal drains (all carried)
• Approved traffic by-law amendments: all-way stop at Scott/Whitlaw, truck restrictions on Arthur and Brant Mill Roads, 15-min parking limit on Grand River Street North (carried)
• Approved Sanitary Sewer Grinder Pump System Policy and approved suppliers (carried)

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review the OPP Detachment Commander's report for July and August 2021, along with false alarm statistics. The board will also discuss communications from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards regarding proposed provincial regulations, including active attacker incidents and police board member conduct. Updates on community safety and board priorities are also on the agenda.

• OPP Detachment Commander's Report for July and August 2021
• False alarm monthly summary for July and August 2021
• 2021 Provincial Offenses Act Income Statement - Interim
• OAPSB response to Solicitor General on draft regulations (active attacker, alternative policing, code of conduct, arbitration)
• OAPSB Executive Director announcement

The Brant County Police Services Board approved its agenda, the July 20, 2021 minutes, and received the OPP Detachment Commander's reports and statistics for July and August 2021 as information. The board also received several communications as information. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved September 21, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Approved July 20, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's reports and statistics for July and August 2021 as information (carried)
• Received communications as information (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss intimate personal matters (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on eight applications for minor variances and consents. Staff recommend approval for all items, subject to conditions. The applications involve lot coverage, lot area, frontage, signage, and land severances at various properties across the County.

• Minor variance for increased lot coverage at 124 Langford Church Road (185 sq m vs 140 sq m permitted)
• Minor variance for increased lot coverage at 25B Griffiths Drive (54% vs 45% permitted)
• Minor variance for reduced lot area and frontage at 1264 Colborne Street West
• Consent to sever surplus dwelling at 43 Highway #5 (0.78 ha) and 49 Highway #2 (2,590 sq m)
• Consent for boundary adjustment transferring 0.23 ha from 68 Misener Road to 272 Jerseyville Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved all eight applications on the agenda, including minor variances, sign variances, and consent/severance applications. Each approval was carried as outlined in the respective staff reports, with some applications including amended conditions. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance A15-21-SL for 124 Langford Church Road (Austin Koning) as per Staff Report CA-21-51.
• Approved minor variance A24-21-AW for 25B Griffiths Drive (Jonathan Lowe) as per Staff Report CA-21-70.
• Approved minor variance A20-21-SL for 1264/1266 Colborne Street West (Jesse Vicano) as per Staff Report CA-21-67.
• Approved sign variance SV3-21-SL for 1070 Rest Acres Road (Vicano Construction/Bar Burrito) as per Staff Report CA-21-68.
• Approved consent application B4-21-DN for 68 Misener Road (Lundy/Bonfini) as per Staff Report CA-21-65.
• Approved severance B40-21-AW for 43 Highway #5 (Robert Stewart) as per Staff Report CA-21-57.
• Approved surplus dwelling severance B41-21-SL for 49 Highway #2 (Knill) as per Staff Report CA-21-58.
• Approved severance B42-21-SL for 55 Highway #2 (Knill) as per Staff Report CA-21-59, with amended conditions including a new MDS report requirement.

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to review the August 2021 statistical package and the proposed 2022 budget, including a decision package for an additional 12-hour staff ambulance. The committee will provide direction on the base budget and staffing needs. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a communication about the 2021 Land Ambulance Service Grant.

• RPT-21-235: Paramedic Services Statistical Package for August 2021 and Chief's Update
• RPT-21-246: Paramedic Services 2022 Budget, including proposed operating base budget and 10-year capital projects
• Decision package for an additional 12-hour staff ambulance
• Ministry of Health Land Ambulance Service Grant for 2021
• Adoption of minutes from July 21 and August 11, 2021 meetings

The Paramedic Services Committee recommended a draft 2022 budget to the City of Brantford and County of Brant councils, including a 2.2% increase to the base budget and approval of a decision package to add a 12-hour ambulance starting July 1, 2022, resulting in a total 5.66% net levy increase. The motion also set timelines for council approvals: Brantford to respond by November 1, 2021, and Brant County to finalize by December 1, 2021. The committee received the August 2021 statistical report and chief's update as information, noting a projected 9.5% year-end increase in call volumes and ongoing efforts to reduce hospital offload times.

• Approved agenda for September 15, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from July 21 and August 11, 2021 (carried)
• Received RPT-21-235 Paramedic Services Statistical Package and Chief's Update as information (carried)
• Recommended 2022 draft budget with 2.2% base increase and new 12-hour ambulance starting July 1, 2022, total 5.66% net levy increase (carried)
• Requested City of Brantford Council approve draft budget in principle or send concerns by November 1, 2021 (carried)
• Requested County of Brant Council approve or amend draft budget by December 1, 2021 (carried)
• Received Ministry of Health Land Ambulance Service Grant correspondence as information (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

Brant County Council is holding a special meeting to consider a request for an exemption from part-lot control for the Kingwood Paris Meadows development, and to pass a related by-law. The meeting is procedural, focused on a single planning matter.

• Request for exemption of part lot control for Kingwood Paris Meadows
• By-law 95-21 to relieve lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Kingwood Paris Meadows)

Council approved By-law 95-21, which relieves certain lands in Kingwood Paris Meadows from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act. The by-law was read three times and passed. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with the agenda approved and a related memo received as information.

• Approved agenda for September 14, 2021 special meeting (carried)
• Received memo re: request for exemption of part lot control for Kingwood Paris Meadows as information (carried)
• Passed By-law 95-21 to relieve certain lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Kingwood Paris Meadows) (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to consider adopting the County of Brant Age Friendly Plan and the 2021-2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, and to receive a report on a workplace COVID-19 vaccination policy. The agenda also includes notices of motion for future council meetings and in-camera items on negotiations.

• Adoption of Age Friendly Community Plan (RPT-21-231)
• Adoption of 2021-2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (RPT-21-229)
• County Workplace Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy received as information (RPT-21-236)
• Notice of Motion: Year of the Garden 2022 and Garden Day - June 18, 2022
• Notice of Motion: Support for Brant Community Health Care System's Hospital Redevelopment

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee adopted the County of Brant Age Friendly Plan and the 2021-2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, directing staff to forward the latter to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. The committee also received as information a report on the County Workplace Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural approvals and an in-camera session.

• Adopted Age Friendly Community Plan (carried)
• Adopted 2021-2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and directed staff to forward it to the Ministry (carried)
• Received RPT-21-236 County Workplace Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as information (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2021 with correction (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss negotiations (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several rezoning applications and public hearings. Key items include a recommendation to approve a rezoning at 539 Paris Road for heavy industrial uses, and public hearings for telecommunications towers and other rezoning requests. The committee will also consider a temporary use by-law extension for a sales trailer at 249 Garden Ave.

• Rezoning at 539 Paris Road from Agriculture to Heavy Industrial (M3) with site-specific provisions for a service shop, studio workshop, and reduced setback
• Public hearing for telecommunications tower at 64 Brant Road (CT 1-21-KD)
• Public hearing for telecommunications tower at 21 Oxbow Road (CT 2-21-KD)
• Rezoning at 602 Mount Pleasant Road (ZBA 28-21-AW) and 517 Paris Road (ZBA24-17-RC) for public input
• Temporary use by-law extension for sales trailer at 249 Garden Ave (ZBA26/21/KD)

The Planning and Development Committee deferred a decision on rezoning 539 Paris Road from Agriculture to Heavy Industrial (M3) to allow staff and the applicant to investigate the merits of M2 versus M3 zoning. Other rezoning applications at 214 Brant Church Road and 249 Garden Ave were approved, and several applications were received as information and referred to staff for review. The meeting was largely procedural, with no final decisions on the deferred or information items.

• Deferred ZBA4/21/AW for 539 Paris Road to study M2 vs M3 zoning (carried)
• Approved ZBA24/21/SL for 214 Brant Church Road to rezone to A-177 and NH to prohibit dwelling and permit undersized farm parcel (carried)
• Approved ZBA26/21/KD for 249 Garden Ave to extend temporary use zoning for sales trailer for one year (carried)
• Received as information CT 1-21-KD for 64 Brant Road telecommunications tower, referred to staff (carried)
• Received as information CT 2-21-KD for 21 Oxbow Road telecommunications tower, referred to staff (carried)
• Received as information ZBA 28-21-AW for 602 Mount Pleasant Rd rezoning, referred to staff (carried)
• Received as information ZBA24-17-RC for 517 Paris Road rezoning, referred to staff (carried)
• Deferred item 9.4 (RPT-21-218) for 241 Langford Church Road (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to receive the 2022 paramedic services budget package for information and to provide direction on the base budget, a decision package for an additional 12-hour staff ambulance, and other budget matters. The agenda includes only this main item, along with routine procedural items.

• RPT-21-214 Paramedic Services 2022 Budget
• PSC 2022 Proposed Operating Base Budget
• PSC Proposed 10 Year Capital Projects and Projected Reserves August 2022
• 2022 Operating Decision Package - PSC Additional 12-Hour Staff Ambulance

The Paramedic Services Committee received the 2022 budget report as information and referred it for consideration in September. No budget decisions were made; discussion covered budget drivers, a decision package for additional resources, and the Henry Street station relocation.

• Approved agenda for August 11, 2021 (carried)
• Received Paramedic Services 2022 Budget as information and referred to September (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Brant County Council held electronically. The agenda is procedural: it resumes the special meeting of July 29, 2021, starting at item 4.4 (Staff Report), as items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 5 were already completed. No new substantive items are listed.

• Resumption of July 29, 2021 special meeting at item 4.4 (Staff Report)
• Items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 5 previously completed

Council continued its review of the draft New Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review, making two substantive changes. It removed a clause that would have prohibited new mobile home communities, and added a policy to discourage large-scale outdoor cannabis production. Council also received the draft MCR and OP and directed staff to prepare final documents for adoption in January 2022.

• Removed clause 5.4.1 (vii) prohibiting new mobile home communities (carried)
• Inserted policy to discourage large-scale outdoor cannabis production (carried)
• Received draft Municipal Comprehensive Review and New Official Plan and submitted to Province for review (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare final MCR and OP with Growth Management Strategy for adoption in January 2022 (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

Brant County Council is holding a statutory public meeting to receive the draft New Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review, required to conform with the provincial Growth Plan by July 1, 2022. Council will hear public delegations and correspondence, including two redesignation requests, and will consider directing staff to submit the draft to the Province for a 90-day review. A final plan is expected to be adopted in January 2022 after further public engagement.

• Public hearing on draft New Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review (RPT-21-211)
• The Angrish Group redesignation request for Greens Road
• The Angrish Group request for 468 Blue Lake Road, including agricultural capability assessment
• Direction to submit draft plan to Province for 90-day One Window Review
• Additional public town hall scheduled for September 15, 2021

Council held a statutory public meeting on the draft New Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review, hearing delegations on several land-use requests. A request from Telephone City Aggregates to convert Sharp Road employment lands was defeated, while requests for 67 Woodslee Avenue, Green-Life Proteins, and The Angrish Group were referred to staff for further review. The meeting was recessed to reconvene at the call of the Mayor, with the Official Plan scheduled for adoption in January 2022.

• Defeated motion to direct staff to consider employment land conversion for Sharp Road lands (TCA)
• Received as information: delegation from MHBC Planning on Sharp Road employment land request
• Referred to staff: Special Policy Area of the Downtown Core presentation for further information and analysis
• Referred to staff: request from Pinevest Homes for 67 Woodslee Avenue site-specific policy area
• Referred to staff: modified proposal from Green-Life Proteins for Cainsville settlement area expansion
• Rejected request for amendments to Excess Lands Policy from Sifton Properties (305 King Edward Street)
• Referred to staff: requests from The Angrish Group for Greens Road and 468 Blue Lake Road (6-5)
• Approved By-law 95-21 for ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Transfer Payment Agreement

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council meets electronically to consider consent items, staff reports, by-laws, and in-camera matters. Key decisions include awarding a $2.1 million Cedar Street reconstruction contract and a $262,726 contract for Jay Wells Park, plus several zoning by-law amendments and financial incentive agreements.

• Award Cedar Street reconstruction to Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd. for $2,100,906.29 plus HST, including joint tender with Pinevest Homes
• Award Jay Wells Park construction to Stonecast Construction Ltd. for $262,726 plus HST
• Approve CIP grant up to $2,048 for signage at 19 Broadway Street West, Paris
• By-law 82-21 creating temporary home-based business pilot program with zoning amendments
• By-law 86-21 financial incentive agreement with Collard Properties Inc. for 112 King Street

Council approved a $2.1 million contract for Cedar Street reconstruction, awarded several park and landscaping contracts, and approved multiple land purchases including a $730,000 property on Beverly Street West and an $825,000 property on Paris Links Road. A request for funding for 129 King Street was denied, and a proposal to sell Wolverton Manor to the County was declined. Several zoning by-laws and a home-based business pilot project were also approved.

• Approved $2,100,906.29 Cedar Street reconstruction contract to Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd.
• Approved $262,726 Jay Wells Park construction contract to Stonecast Construction Ltd.
• Approved $317,112.20 Hartley Avenue Park contract to Five Star Paving (Cambridge) Inc.
• Approved $347,643.53 Rest Acres Road landscaping contract to GMR Landscaping Inc.
• Approved purchase of 2 Beverly Street West, St. George for $730,000
• Approved purchase of 6 Paris Links Road for $825,000
• Denied funding request for 129 King Street, Burford under Community Improvement Plan
• Approved home-based business pilot project (By-law 82-21)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to consider approving a cross-border billing agreement for ambulance services between the County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, covering 2021-2031. The committee will also receive several consent items, including budget-to-actual reports and a statistical package, and discuss scheduling a 2022 budget meeting.

• Cross-border billing agreement with Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Jan 1 2021 to Dec 31 2031
• RPT-21-205: Paramedic Services 2021 2nd quarter budget to actuals
• RPT-21-200: Paramedic Services Statistical Package for June 2021
• RPT-21-197: Paramedic Services 2020 year-end budget variance
• Discussion re: meeting date for 2022 budget discussion in August

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a 10-year cross-border billing agreement with Six Nations of the Grand River Territory for ambulance services, effective January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2031, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign it. The committee also received several information reports, including the budget-to-actual, statistical package, and 2020 year-end variance. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, with discussion on service capacity and potential staffing increases for the 2022 budget.

• Approved cross-border billing agreement with Six Nations of the Grand River Territory (2021-2031) (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign the Six Nations cross-border billing agreement (carried)
• Received RPT-21-205 Paramedic Services Budget to Actual at June 30, 2021 as information (carried)
• Received RPT-21-200 Paramedic Services Statistical Package - June 2021 as information (carried)
• Received RPT-21-197 Paramedic Services 2020 Year-End Variance as information (carried)

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review routine items including approval of prior minutes, a detachment commander's report, and false alarm statistics. The board will also consider a contract with Brant Towing Group, discuss funding for community policing safety vests, and review a grant opportunity for victims of intimate partner violence and human trafficking.

• Contract with Brant Towing Group (PSB-21-02)
• Brant North Community Policing Safety Vests
• Grant funding for victims of intimate partner violence and human trafficking
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report
• False alarms monthly summary

The Board authorized the Chair and Vice-Chair to execute a contract with Brant Towing Group, following discussion on accountability and legislative changes. It also approved funding up to $600 for four detachment barbeques, received the OPP detachment commander's report and false alarm statistics, and approved the June 15, 2021 minutes. An in-camera session was held for personal matters.

• Approved the July 20, 2021 agenda with an added in-camera session.
• Approved the June 15, 2021 Police Services Board minutes.
• Authorized the Chair and Vice-Chair to execute the contract with Brant Towing Group.
• Received the Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports for June 2021 as information.
• Received the Project Safe Trade communication as information.
• Funded up to $600 for four detachment barbeques.
• Convened in-camera to discuss intimate personal matters.

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting conducted via electronic participation. The primary item involves an in-camera discussion regarding positions and procedures for municipal negotiations.

• RPT-21-203: Position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on behalf of the municipality

The County of Brant Council met electronically on July 20, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda. Council then moved into a closed (In Camera) session to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction for negotiations regarding the Health Hub Donation (RPT-21-203). No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

• Approved the agenda for the July 20, 2021 special meeting.
• Convened In Camera to consider negotiations for the Health Hub Donation (RPT-21-203).
• Reconvened in open session at 9:00 p.m.
• Adjourned at 9:00 p.m., with next meeting set for July 27, 2021.

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider consent items including several contract awards, a community improvement plan grant, parking by-law amendments, and an insurance renewal. It will also discuss proposed speed limit reductions on several roads and receive updates on drinking water and conservation authority matters. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including negotiations for automated speed enforcement and property acquisitions.

• Award Hartley Avenue Park construction to Five Star Paving (Cambridge) Inc. for $317,112.20 plus HST
• Award Rest Acres Road landscaping to GMR Landscaping Inc. for $347,643.53 excluding HST
• Approve Community Improvement Plan application BUR-21-06 for 112 King Street, Burford up to $24,55
• Award asset management software purchase to PSD Citywide Inc. for $278,080, funded from Canada Community-Building Fund
• Renew municipal insurance with Intact Public Entities for $1,513,651.00 annual premium

The Administration and Operations Committee approved speed limit reductions on Bishopsgate Road, King Edward Street, and Burford Delhi Townline Road, and awarded contracts for park construction, landscaping, and asset management software. A request to waive a New Development Lot Charge for 19 Highway 53 was referred to staff for a report. The committee also renewed the county's insurance policy and approved parking by-law amendments.

• Approved speed limit reductions on Bishopsgate Road (80 to 60 km/h), King Edward Street (80 to 50 km/h), and Burford Delhi Townline Road (various sections to 50/60 km/h)
• Awarded Five Star Paving (Cambridge) Inc. contract for Hartley Avenue Park at $317,112.20 plus HST
• Awarded GMR Landscaping Inc. contract for Rest Acres Road landscaping at $347,643.53 excluding HST
• Approved Community Improvement Plan application BUR-21-06 for 112 King Street, Burford, up to $24,555
• Awarded PSD Citywide Inc. contract for asset management software at $278,080 excluding HST, funded from Canada Community-Building Fund
• Approved amendments to Schedule 14 of Parking By-law #004-19 regarding permits
• Renewed Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Program with Intact Public Entities at $1,513,651.00 plus taxes
• Referred request to waive New Development Lot Charge for 19 Highway 53 to staff for a report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances and land consents. These include requests to sever surplus dwellings or create new residential lots across various townships.

• Minor variance for 557 Lynden Road
• Minor variance for 1360 Sawmill Road
• Minor variance for 238 Third Concession
• Minor variance for 19 Creeden Street
• Consent to sever 1.00 hectares at 177 Oakhill Drive

The Committee of Adjustment split the application for 557 Lynden Road into two motions. The detached garage was denied (5-0) as not minor in nature, while the attached garage was approved (4-1) with conditions. All other applications, including minor variances and consents, were approved as recommended.

• Denied the detached garage at 557 Lynden Road (A14-21-AW) as not minor in nature, 5-0.
• Approved the attached garage at 557 Lynden Road (A14-21-AW) as per staff report CA-21-49, 4-1.
• Approved minor variance for 1360 Sawmill Road (A16-21-SL) as per CA-21-55.
• Approved minor variance for 238 Third Concession (A12-21-AW) as per CA-21-61.
• Approved minor variance for 19 Creeden Street (A17-21-SL) as per CA-21-56, with Member Zulauf declaring a conflict.
• Approved consent for 177 Oakhill Drive (B33-21-RC) as per CA-21-52.
• Approved consent for 65 Brant Road (B38-21-SL) as per CA-21-50, with condition 3 revised.
• Approved consents for 6th Concession HWY 53 (B34-37-21-SL) as per CA-21-54, with amended conditions.

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting of Brant County Council includes recommendations to award two construction contracts: the Burtch Road reconstruction to Gedco Excavating Ltd. for $1,038,725.33 and the Chapman Culvert replacement to Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. for $438,415. Council will also consider a zoning by-law amendment for 230 Oakland Road. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with attendance, approval of agenda, and declarations of interest.

• Award Burtch Road reconstruction to Gedco Excavating Ltd. for $1,038,725.33 (excluding HST)
• Award Chapman Culvert replacement to Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. for $438,415 (excluding HST)
• Reallocate $63,000 from King Edward Street Intersection Improvements to Account No. 733240
• Reallocate $174,000 from Stormwater Facility Work to Account No. 735210
• Zoning by-law amendment (ZBA12-21-RC) for High-Way Grass Station Inc. at 230 Oakland Road

Council awarded the Burtch Road reconstruction contract to Gedco Excavating Ltd. for $1,038,725.33 (excluding HST) and authorized the CAO to execute the contract. It also awarded the Chapman Culvert replacement to Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. for $438,415 (excluding HST). Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for High-Way Grass Station Inc. at 230 Oakland Road. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded OPS-RFT-21-13 Burtch Road Reconstruction to Gedco Excavating Ltd. for $1,038,725.33 (excluding HST)
• Allocated $63,000 from King Edward Street Intersection Improvements to Account 733240
• Allocated $174,000 from Stormwater Facility Work to Account 735210
• Allocated $21,000 from Mount Pleasant Backstop ($10,000) and Tennis Courts ($11,000) to Account 751870
• Authorized CAO to execute Burtch Road contract documents
• Awarded OPS-RFT-21-06 Chapman Culvert Replacement to Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. for $438,415 (excluding HST)
• Authorized CAO to execute Chapman Culvert contract documents
• Passed By-law 81-21 amending Zoning By-law 61-16 for High-Way Grass Station Inc., 230 Oakland Road

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend items including the 2022 budget direction, a nuisance odour pilot project, park naming, a fire station land sale, and development charges interest policy. The committee will also hear presentations on electricity infrastructure and development charges, and will consider consent items and in-camera land acquisition matters.

• 2022 budget direction: capital tax levy of $12,665,702 for asset maintenance/replacement, $360,000 for community grants, budget schedule Nov 18/30 and Dec 21, 2021
• Nuisance odour pilot project (RPT-21-154): authorize 4-6 month pilot to measure odour from cannabis facilities
• Park naming: approve 9 new park names including Mile Hill Meadows Park, Summit Park, Jay Wells Park, and others
• Fire station build progress (RPT-21-185): declare former Scotland Fire Hall land surplus and proceed with appraisal and public sale
• Development charges interest rate policy (RPT-21-191): approve Treasury Policy 21-TRSY-01 for deferred development charges

The committee approved the 2022 budget direction, including a $12,665,702 capital tax levy for existing assets and $360,000 for community grants, with a schedule of meetings leading to Council approval on December 21, 2021. It also approved a pilot project to measure nuisance odours, named nine new parks, declared the former Scotland Fire Hall land surplus for sale, and approved a deferred development charges interest policy. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 budget direction with $12,665,702 capital tax levy and $360,000 for community grants (carried)
• Authorized 4-6 month nuisance odour pilot project to gather data for potential by-law (carried)
• Approved names for nine new parks and open spaces, including Mile Hill Meadows Park and SC Johnson Trail (carried)
• Declared former Scotland Fire Hall land surplus and directed appraisal and public sale (carried)
• Approved changes to 2022 Community Grants process (carried)
• Approved Treasury Policy 21-TRSY-01 for deferred development charges interest (carried)
• Received Energy+ Inc. electricity infrastructure presentation as information (carried)
• Received Development Charges Update presentation as information (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to consider several zoning and subdivision applications. Key items include a proposed 63-lot residential subdivision (Stoney Ridge Phase 3), a home-based business pilot project, and multiple rezoning requests for farm labour housing, a sales trailer extension, and an accessory structure addition. The committee will also hear a public presentation on a zoning application and discuss closing part of Paris Links Road.

• Stoney Ridge Phase 3: 63 residential lots, Part Lot 6, Concession 3, St. George (PS04/08/RA)
• ZBA18/21/AW: Rezone 47 Fourth Concession Road to allow seasonal farm labour housing (temporary or permanent)
• ZBA25/21/KD: Home Based Business Pilot Project amendment to Zoning By-Law 61-16
• ZBA20/21/KD: Extend sales trailer use at 1024 Rest Acres Road (Scenic Ridge subdivision)
• Paris Links Road: Close and convey part of road allowance (parts 9-13, plan 2R-8570)

The committee approved draft plan approval for Stoney Ridge Phase 3, a 63-lot residential subdivision in St. George, subject to extensive conditions including cost-sharing for water pollution control plant upgrades. It also approved a rezoning to allow seasonal farm labour housing at 47 Fourth Concession Road, a temporary home-based business pilot project, and a sales trailer extension for Scenic Ridge. A request to close and convey part of Paris Links Road was also approved.

• Approved draft plan for Stoney Ridge Phase 3 (63 lots) with conditions, including cost-sharing for St. George Water Pollution Control Plant updates.
• Approved rezoning (ZBA18/21/AW) for seasonal farm labour housing at 47 Fourth Concession Road, waiving the ~$2,100 fee difference.
• Approved temporary home-based business pilot project (ZBA25/21/KD) by 11-0 recorded vote.
• Approved extension of sales trailer use for Scenic Ridge subdivision at 1024 Rest Acres Road (ZBA20/21/KD).
• Approved rezoning (ZBA13/21/KD) to allow a larger accessory structure at 440 Highway 24.
• Directed staff to initiate housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-Law 61-16 (ZBA27/21/BK).
• Approved closing and conveying part of Paris Links Road, with an easement for continued road use.

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider several items, including a contested temporary rezoning at 230 Oakland Road, a construction contract award, and numerous by-laws. The agenda includes delegations from residents on both sides of the rezoning, a request for a brownfield remediation grant, and approval of consent items and committee reports. The meeting also includes in-camera items on negotiations and property acquisition, and a series of by-laws covering community safety, emergency management, and financial incentive agreements.

• ZBA 12/21/RC - 230 Oakland Road temporary rezoning, with delegations for and against
• Award of Laurel Street Reconstruction contract to Morley's Contracting (Brantford) Ltd. for $1,353,251.31 plus HST
• By-law 67-21: Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Northern Rudder Holdings Inc. for 1 Grand River Street North
• By-law 72-21: Funding agreement with City of Brantford for child care services
• By-law 79-21: Franchise Agreement with Six Nations Natural Gas Limited (1st & 2nd reading only)

Council approved a temporary rezoning (ZBA12/21/RC) for 230 Oakland Road, permitting a mobile refreshment stand for a maximum of 3 years, despite an amendment to reduce it to 1 year being defeated. The vote was 10 yes to 1 no. Council also denied a Brownfield Property Remediation Grant request of $2,519.75 for 129 King Street, Burford.

• Approved temporary rezoning (ZBA12/21/RC) for a mobile refreshment stand at 230 Oakland Road for 3 years (10 yes, 1 no).
• Defeated amendment to reduce the temporary rezoning at 230 Oakland Road to 1 year.
• Denied Brownfield Property Remediation Grant request of $2,519.75 for 129 King Street, Burford.
• Awarded Laurel Street Reconstruction tender to Morley's Contracting (Brantford) Ltd. for $1,353,251.31 plus HST.
• Approved Planning and Development Committee report, including rezoning approvals for 231 Sixth Concession Road, 304 East River Road, and 274 Pottruff Road, and refusal for 87 & 89 Dumfries Street.
• Approved Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee report, adopting the Good Forestry Practices By-law and Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
• Approved Administration and Operations Committee report, including awarding Brant Community Health Hub Furnishings tender to Jeff's at Work Office Furniture for $210,500.
• Approved 19 by-laws, including those for the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, Emergency Management Program, and a Franchise Agreement with Six Nations Natural Gas Limited.

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on nine applications for minor variances and consents, including requests to sever residential lots, permit a second chicken barn, and allow an additional residential unit. All applications have staff recommendations for approval, subject to conditions.

• Minor variance A9-21-AW for 836 Watt's Pond Road, Paris, recommended for approval
• Minor variance A11-21-DN for 25 Myerscough Road to allow a second chicken barn with reduced setbacks
• Minor variance A10-21-DN for 32 Lyons Road to allow an additional residential unit 120m from the primary dwelling
• Consent B21-21-AW to sever a new residential lot at 1264 Colborne St. W (approx. 2,842 sq m)
• Consent B29-21-SL to sever 94 & 96 Oak Avenue South into two parcels for semi-detached dwellings

The Committee of Adjustment approved all nine applications on the agenda, including minor variances and consents for properties such as 836 Watt's Pond Road, 25 Myerscough Road, and 48 Fairfield Road. Each approval was based on staff recommendations and, where applicable, conditions. One application (B8-21-AW) was approved despite a member's conflict of interest, and another (B22-21-DN) was approved with amended conditions regarding water and accessory structures.

• Approved A9-21-AW for Watts Pond Development Corporation at 836 Watt's Pond Road, as per Staff Report CA-21-34.
• Approved A11-21-DN for Sharon and Scott Anderson at 25 Myerscough Road, with a 6-to-1 vote, as per Staff Report CA-21-47.
• Approved A10-21-DN for George and Patricia Eelkema at 32 Lyons Road, as per Staff Report CA-21-40.
• Approved B21-21-AW for Jesse Robert Vicano at 1264 Colborne St. W, as per Staff Report CA-21-35.
• Approved B22-21-DN for Colin Elkin & Kim Pitbaldo at 5 Bernice Street, with amended conditions 3 and 4 and added condition on accessory structures, as per Staff Report CA-21-36.
• Approved B8-21-AW for Prolific Estates Ltd at 48 Fairfield Road, with Member Zulauf recused, as per Staff Report CA-21-39.
• Approved B29-21-SL for Brant-Terra Homes Ltd at 94 & 96 Oak Ave, as per Staff Report CA-21-44.
• Approved B23-21-DN for Julia Forsyth at 40 Wellington Street, as per Staff Report CA-21-37.

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review routine items including minutes, reports, and statistics. They will discuss the OPP Detachment Board proposal, the Brant Towing Group contract, and the 2020-2022 action plan, and will move in camera to discuss intimate personal matters related to detachment staffing.

• OPP Detachment Board proposal
• Brant Towing Group contract
• 2020-2022 Action Plan Brant County OPP Detachment
• Brant OPP 2020 Motor Vehicle Collision Review
• In camera discussion on detachment staffing

The Brant County Police Services Board approved funding, procurement, and provision of 12 safety vests to the Brant North Community Policing group, with 'County of Brant' used for identity information, and agreed to support similar requests from other community policing groups. The board also received reports on OPP detachment statistics, 2020 motor vehicle collisions, and false alarms, and discussed the OPP Detachment Board Proposal and the Brant Towing Group contract. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved funding and provision of 12 safety vests to Brant North Community Policing (carried)
• Approved agenda of June 15, 2021 (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 18, May 21, and May 26, 2021 (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report, 2020 MVC Review, and False Alarm reports as information (carried)
• Convened In Camera to discuss intimate personal matters (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee approved the draft by-law and franchise agreement with Six Nations Natural Gas Limited to expand natural gas distribution to about 9 off-reserve customers on Bateman Line, and authorized staff to submit the request to the Ontario Energy Board. The committee also approved the final phase of eliminating alternate parking, amending the parking by-law to restrict parking on one side of streets for the 2021/2022 winter season. Additionally, it approved three Community Improvement Plan applications for facade and property improvements in Paris, and awarded a $210,500 tender for Brant Community Health Hub furnishings to Jeff's at Work Office Furniture.

• Approved draft by-law and franchise agreement with Six Nations Natural Gas Limited for Bateman Line expansion, referred to Council and OEB.
• Approved eliminating remaining alternate parking locations, amending Parking By-Law #004-19 for the 2021/2022 winter season.
• Awarded tender COR-RFT-21-01 for Brant Community Health Hub furnishings to Jeff's at Work Office Furniture for $210,500 (excluding HST).
• Approved CIP-21-05 for facade improvements at 1 Grand River Street North, Paris, up to $10,725.
• Approved CIP-21-04 for facade and property improvements at 106 Grand River Street North, Paris, up to $15,000, with heritage consent.
• Approved CIP-20-04 for facade improvements at 26 Mechanic Street, Paris, up to $2,635.
• Approved service agreements with the City of Brantford for Child Care, After School, and Financial Assistance programs.
• Endorsed Town of Fort Erie's resolution opposing elimination of capital gains tax exemptions on primary residences.

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting of Brant County Council is held to consider a single substantive item: awarding a low-volume roads resurfacing contract. The recommendation is to award OPS-RFT-21-11 to Cornell Construction Limited for $3,026,791.46 (excluding HST), with additional funds allocated from other accounts. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Award OPS-RFT-21-11 Low Volume Roads to Cornell Construction Limited for $3,026,791.46 excluding HST
• Allocate $712,000 in additional funds: $300,000 from Rural Asphalt Resurfacing (Account 470000-5650) and $412,000 from Major Urban Resurfacing (Account 733440)
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute contract documents
• List of streets to be resurfaced attached to report RPT-21-163

Council approved awarding the Low Volume Roads contract (OPS-RFT-21-11) to Cornell Construction Limited for $3,026,791.46 excluding HST. Additional funds totaling $712,000 were allocated from Rural Asphalt Resurfacing and Major Urban Resurfacing accounts. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the contract documents. The meeting was procedural otherwise, with agenda approval and adjournment.

• Approved OPS-RFT-21-11 Low Volume Roads contract to Cornell Construction Limited for $3,026,791.46 excluding HST
• Allocated $300,000 from Account No. 470000-5650 (Rural Asphalt Resurfacing) for the contract
• Allocated $412,000 from Account No. 733440 (Major Urban Resurfacing) for the contract
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract documents
• Approved the special meeting agenda

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

Council received the staff report on Preliminary Policy Directions for the new Official Plan and directed staff to prepare a draft Municipal Comprehensive Review and New Official Plan based on those directions, while considering public and stakeholder input. The meeting included a public hearing with delegations on employment land conversions and settlement boundary expansions, all received as information and referred to staff. No final decisions on individual land use requests were made.

• Approved meeting agenda and addendum (carried)
• Received delegations on Official Plan policy directions as information, referred to staff (carried)
• Received correspondence from six groups as information, referred to staff (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare draft Municipal Comprehensive Review and New Official Plan based on Preliminary Policy Directions (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The committee adopted the Good Forestry Practices By-law, including fees and a reserve fund for replacement trees, and deferred the Urban Tree Conservation By-law until the new Official Plan is adopted or a full-time Forestry Officer is hired. It also approved a new Emergency Management Program By-law and Emergency Response Plan, repealing the previous by-law, and adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan with modifications to its introductory pages. All motions were carried.

• Adopted Good Forestry Practices By-law with fees and reserve fund (carried)
• Deferred Urban Tree Conservation By-law until Official Plan adoption or full-time Forestry Officer (carried)
• Approved Emergency Management Program By-law and Emergency Response Plan, repealing By-law 162-18 (carried)
• Adopted Community Safety and Well-Being Plan with introductory page modifications (carried)
• Approved Terrapex-requested adjustments to Good Forestry Practices By-law for pipeline activities (carried)
• Received Development Charges Amendment Update as information (carried)
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Committee minutes of May 27, 2021 (carried)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Brant County Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive an information presentation on the tourism sector, including an overview, COVID-19 response, and path forward. The agenda includes a Q&A session and communications, but no formal decisions or votes are listed.

• TAC Presentation - June 3, 2021.pdf
• Overview of Sector
• COVID Response
• Path Forward
• RSVP Details

The Tourism Advisory Committee received a presentation on the tourism sector's COVID-19 response, including funding assistance, marketing pivots, and the Responsible Safe Visitation is the Priority (RSVP) program. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussions on river access, filming feedback, and downtown Paris planning. The committee adjourned to meet again once Council approves resumption of regular meetings.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Discussed RSVP program and phased re-opening
• Noted additional education/outreach for Filming Strategy
• Discussed river access and parking restrictions at public launch areas

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on five zoning by-law amendment applications. These include rezoning requests for residential development in Paris and rural properties, a temporary mobile refreshment stand, and a home-based business pilot project. The committee will also receive information on three other applications and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• ZBA10/19/DN: Rezone 87-89 Dumfries St, Paris to permit a 3-unit street fronting rowhouse with reduced setbacks and parking (1 space/unit instead of 2)
• ZBA14/21/RC: Amend RM1-37 zoning at 274 Pottruff Rd to reduce minimum townhouse lot area from 185 sq m to 165 sq m
• ZBA12/21/RC: Temporary (T-96) zone at 230 Oakland Rd to allow a mobile refreshment stand for max 3 years
• ZBA09/21/AW: Rezone 231 Sixth Concession Rd to allow reduced MDS setbacks (298 m from barn, 322 m from manure storage) for a dwelling
• ZBA16/21/AW & ZBA17/21/AW: Rezone 304 East River Rd to create two residential lots with reduced street setbacks and vegetation protection zones

The committee refused a rezoning application for 87-89 Dumfries Street that would have permitted a three-unit rowhouse, citing concerns about parking, density, and traffic. It also approved several other rezoning applications, including reduced minimum distance separation (MDS) requirements for dwellings near livestock operations, and a technical amendment to lot sizes for a townhouse development. A temporary zoning for a mobile food cart at 230 Oakland Road was defeated on a tie vote and referred to Council.

• Approved rezoning at 231 Sixth Concession Road to reduce MDS from livestock barn to 298 m and manure storage to 322 m (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 304 East River Road to create two residential lots with site-specific setbacks and vegetation protection zones (carried)
• Refused rezoning for 3-unit rowhouse at 87-89 Dumfries Street (carried)
• Approved technical amendment to reduce minimum lot area for townhouses at 274 Pottruff Road from 185 to 165 sq m (carried)
• Defeated temporary zoning for mobile food cart at 230 Oakland Road (tie vote)
• Referred mobile food cart application to Council for consideration (carried)
• Received as information presentations on ZBA21-21-DN, Home-Based Business Pilot Project, and ZBA18-21-AW (carried)
• Received correspondence from Minister Hardeman on cannabis cultivation as information (carried)

Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee

The Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee is meeting electronically to approve its agenda and the minutes from May 13, 2021. The main item is a presentation by Emily O'Kell on the draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. No decisions on the plan itself are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 27, 2021 agenda
• Approval of May 13, 2021 minutes
• Draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan presentation by Emily O'Kell

The committee approved the draft Community Safety & Well-being Plan as amended with final comments endorsed by the Advisory Committee. The final version will be presented to the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee for consideration. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda for May 27, 2021 (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Community Safety & Well-being Plan as amended (carried)

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is holding a brief electronic meeting on May 26, 2021. The agenda includes only routine items: attendance, approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, an in-camera session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, and next meeting/adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• In-camera session on personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Meeting held electronically from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
• No public agenda items with attachments or details

The Brant County Police Services Board approved its agenda and moved into a closed in-camera session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the board adjourned after reconvening.

• Approved the May 26, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (carried)

County of Brant Council

Council approved the 2021 tax rates for all property classes, awarded two road resurfacing tenders totaling over $2.6 million, and approved a river access parking permit system with restrictions at three locations. It also approved zoning amendments for a microbrewery, a commercial greenhouse, and a residential holding zone, and adopted amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council.

• Approved 2021 tax rates for all property classes
• Awarded OPS-RFT-21-09 Ellis Ave. and Bethel Road Resurfacing to Coco Paving Inc. for $1,264,994.00
• Awarded OPS-RFT-21-10 Major Urban Resurfacing to Associated Paving and Materials Ltd. for $1,382,689.25
• Approved zoning amendment for Steel Wheel Brewery at 105 Powerline Road (ZBA07/21/DN)
• Approved zoning amendment for commercial greenhouse at 48 Fairfield Road (ZBA10/21/AW)
• Approved river access parking permit system with restrictions at Forbes Street, Penman's Dam, and Bean Park
• Adopted amendments to Code of Conduct for Members of Council
• Approved OPP Detachment Board with 6 members

Police Services Board

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Brant County Police Services Board. The agenda covers attendance, approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and one in-camera (closed-session) item described as a personal matter about an identifiable individual. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• In-camera item: personal matter about an identifiable individual

The Brant County Police Services Board met electronically on May 21, 2021, and approved the agenda. The board then convened in camera to discuss intimate personal matters, with no decisions made in open session. The meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021.

• Approved agenda for May 21, 2021 (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss intimate personal matters (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved all seven applications on the agenda, including minor variances and consents for signage, lot coverage, land severances, and a carport. All approvals were carried as moved, with two conditions modified: one added 'If Required' to a road widening condition, and another removed a typographical condition. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved sign variance for Vicano Construction Ltd. & Wilson Health Services at 1070 Rest Acres Road (carried)
• Approved consent and minor variance for Lubella Homes Ltd. at 73 King Edward Street (carried)
• Approved two consents for Kingwood Homes at 989 Rest Acres Road and 274 Pottruff Road (carried)
• Approved consent for Carol Ann Devereux at 802 Mount Pleasant Road, with condition 4 revised to include 'If Required' (carried)
• Approved minor variance for Alan Procter & Susan Hutchison at 353 Scenic Drive (carried)
• Approved consents for James & Joanne Donn at Kings Lane, with condition 3.c removed (carried)
• Approved consent for David Pease at 21 Oxbow Road, with condition 2 updated to name 'Brant Land Trust' (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a request to meet with the Ontario Minister of Health at the 2021 AMO Conference to discuss consistent paramedic services funding. It also received three staff reports as information: the first quarter budget variance, the statistical report, and a COVID-19 services update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for May 19, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 17, 2021 (carried)
• Received first quarter budget variance report as information (carried)
• Received statistical report as information (carried)
• Received COVID-19 services update as information (carried)
• Approved delegation request to Minister of Health at AMO Conference (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider several consent items, including awarding two road resurfacing tenders totaling over $2.6 million and approving the 2021 tax levy rates. The committee will also discuss a proposal for a new OPP Detachment Board and the potential demolition of a property at 12 Broadway Street West. A delegation on student transportation stop-arm camera enforcement is scheduled, and two items will be discussed in a closed session.

• Award OPS-RFT-21-09 for Ellis Ave. and Bethel Road resurfacing to Coco Paving Inc. for $1,264,994.00, with $535,000.00 allocated from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve.
• Award OPS-RFT-21-10 for Major Urban Resurfacing to Associated Paving and Materials Ltd. for $1,382,689.25.
• Approve 2021 tax rates, including a residential rate of 0.0084031 and a commercial full rate of 0.0159659.
• Authorize the CAO to expedite tender awards for five road projects, including Jenkins Road and Burtch Road.
• Award CPS-RFP-21-02 for a replacement fire pumper truck to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $608,500.

The Administration and Operations Committee approved several infrastructure tenders, including road resurfacing contracts and a new fire pumper truck, and set the 2021 tax rates for all property classes. It also referred a school bus stop-arm camera program to staff for further study and directed staff to work with the owner of 12 Broadway Street West on heritage recognition. The committee received information items and held in-camera sessions on litigation and personnel matters.

• Approved OPS-RFT-21-09 Ellis Ave. and Bethel Road Resurfacing to Coco Paving Inc. for $1,264,994.00 (excluding HST)
• Approved OPS-RFT-21-10 Major Urban Resurfacing to Associated Paving and Materials Ltd. for $1,382,689.25 (excluding HST)
• Authorized CAO to expedite tender awards for five road projects via special council meetings
• Awarded CPS-RFP-21-02 Fire Pumper Truck to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $608,500 (excluding HST)
• Approved 2021 tax rates for all property classes
• Referred BusPatrol stop-arm camera presentation to staff for a report on next steps
• Directed staff to work with property owner on heritage recognition for 12 Broadway Street West
• Nominated Jim Harder for 2021 Ontario Senior of the Year Award

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review the OPP detachment commander's report, false alarm statistics, and 2022 municipal policing billing. The board will also discuss a termination letter for the Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant Provincial Stream and other updates.

• Review of Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report (May 2021)
• 2022 Municipal Policing Billing Statement Property Count for Brant
• Termination letter for Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant Provincial Stream from Ministry of the Solicitor General
• Discussion of Paris Police Presence & Extended Service Office (ESO)
• In Camera session on Detachment Complaints (Intimate Personal Matters)

The Brant County Police Services Board approved its agenda and the minutes from April 20, April 27, and May 11, 2021. It received the Detachment Commander's report and false alarm statistics as information, and directed Member Brown and Inspector Nash to develop a mutually agreed OPP reporting format. The board also received communications, including a termination letter for the CSP grant, and discussed police presence in Paris and other updates.

• Approved the May 18, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from April 20, April 27, and May 11, 2021 (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's report and false alarm statistics as information (carried)
• Received communications including 2022 billing property count, CSP grant termination letter, and OAPSB update (carried)
• Directed Member Brown and Inspector Nash to meet and develop OPP reporting format (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss intimate personal matters of an identifiable individual (carried)

Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee

The Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee is meeting to review the current timeline, a plan blueprint, agency engagement, and community engagement data including survey demographics and telephone opinion survey results. They will also discuss finalized risk factors. The agenda includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from January 21, 2021.

• Presentation by Emily O'Kell on current timeline and standing
• Review of Community Safety and Well-being Plan Blueprint
• Community engagement data overview including CoB Survey demographics and Telephone Opinion Survey charts, observations, and tables
• Discussion of finalized risk factors
• Approval of January 21, 2021 committee minutes

The committee endorsed the priorities identified through data for the Brant Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, which is about 75% complete and on schedule for submission to the Solicitor General by July 1, 2021. Members suggested wording changes and discussed partnerships, but no formal decisions were made beyond endorsing the priorities and approving the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved agenda for May 13, 2021 (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2021 with name correction (carried)
• Endorsed priorities identified through data for the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the 12 Broadway demolition permit and redevelopment, including an outline from property owner Walter Koppelaar of Wingbury Properties and a site visit overview of significant heritage features. The committee will also receive updates on the Arlington Hotel Community Improvement Plan, the Official Plan Review's heritage policies, and the heritage inventory. The agenda includes routine items like attendance, approval of the agenda, and declarations of pecuniary interests.

• 12 Broadway demolition permit and redevelopment outline by Walter Koppelaar, Wingbury Properties
• Site visit overview of significant heritage features at 12 Broadway by Brandon Kortleve
• Update on Arlington Hotel Community Improvement Plan, including masonry estimate and wall photos
• Official Plan Review update on heritage policies by Jen Boyer
• Retirement of Carol Moore and next steps by Alison Newton

The Brant Heritage Committee approved a motion supporting the staff report on the building at 12 Broadway St W, allowing the demolition permit to proceed, and directed staff to work with the property owner to recognize the site's heritage through plaques or other methods. The committee also received updates on the Arlington Hotel renovation application, the Official Plan review, and staff changes.

• Supported staff report on 12 Broadway St W demolition (carried)
• Directed staff to work with property owner on heritage recognition for the site
• Noted upcoming Arlington Hotel Community Improvement Plan application
• Received update on Official Plan review and heritage policies

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend changes to the County of Brant Code of Conduct for Members of Council, including new conflict-of-interest, gift, confidentiality, and post-employment rules. The committee will also consider supporting an AMO resolution on enforcing municipal codes of conduct, and recommend a competitive bid process for a new Integrity Commissioner contract. An update on Additional Residential Unit (ARU) projects will be received as a consent item.

• Proposed amendments to County of Brant Code of Conduct, including new Section 5.17 on conflicts of interest for members of local boards, Section 8.1 on gifts, Section 1 on confidentiality, Sections 31.1/31.2 on Integrity Commissioner appointment/removal, and Section 16.1 barring employment with County for 2 years after term
• Recommendation to support AMO resolution on enforcing Municipal Codes of Conduct and encourage public participation in Province's consultation survey
• Recommendation to undertake competitive bid process for Integrity Commissioner Services and appoint 3-member Working Group to review bids
• RPT-21-116 - Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Project Update received as consent item
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks notification on Modernizing Environmental Compliance Practices and Ontario Community Environment Fund Re-Launch received

The committee approved six amendments to the County of Brant Code of Conduct, including new conflict-of-interest, confidentiality, and post-employment restrictions, and directed staff to present them to Council. It also approved a competitive bid process for the Integrity Commissioner contract and appointed a three-member working group to review bids. The committee received updates on the ARU project and other consent items as information.

• Approved agenda with addition under Other Business (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 (carried)
• Received consent items including ARU project update and MECP notification (carried)
• Supported AMO resolution on Code of Conduct enforcement and directed communication to province (carried)
• Adopted six amendments to County Code of Conduct, including conflict of interest, confidentiality, and 2-year employment ban (carried)
• Approved competitive bid process for Integrity Commissioner services (carried)
• Appointed Mayor Bailey, Councillor Laferriere, Councillor Gatward to Working Group to review bids (carried)

Police Services Board Special Meeting

The Brant County Police Services Board is holding a special meeting to consider staff report PSB-21-01, which proposes an OPP Detachment Board. The agenda includes attendance, approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interests, and the staff report. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2021, via electronic participation only.

• Staff report PSB-21-01: OPP Detachment Board Proposal
• Meeting held electronically only
• Next meeting: May 18, 2021, electronic participation only

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is holding public hearings for four zoning by-law amendment applications and will consider staff recommendations on three rezoning applications. The public hearings are to receive information from the public, while the staff recommendation items are for potential approval. The meeting is held electronically.

• Public hearing: ZBA09-21-AW - Hoogstraten, 231 Sixth Concession Rd
• Public hearing: ZBA14-21-RC - Paris Meadows Ltd, 274 Pottruff Road-989 Rest Acres Road
• Public hearing: ZBA33-20-KD and PS02-20-KD - Telephone City Aggregates, Rest Acres Road and Bethel Road
• Public hearing: ZBA13-21-KD - Granite Shore Homes, 440 Highway 24
• Decision: ZBA07-21-DN - Steelwheel Brewery, 105 Powerline Road - approve microbrewery with restaurant and outdoor entertainment

The Planning and Development Committee approved four zoning applications, including a modification for Steelwheel Brewery at 105 Powerline Road to permit a microbrewery with a restaurant, outdoor entertainment, and a reduced setback. It also approved rezoning for Elev8 Properties at 482 Burtch Road to holding-Suburban Residential, and for Prolific Estates at 48 Fairfield Road to allow a commercial greenhouse with site-specific provisions. Four other applications were received as information and referred to staff for further analysis.

• Approved ZBA07/21/DN for Steelwheel Brewery to permit microbrewery, restaurant, outdoor entertainment, and reduced setback (carried)
• Approved ZBA06/21/AW for Elev8 Properties to rezone 482 Burtch Road to holding-Suburban Residential (carried)
• Approved ZBA10/21/AW for Prolific Estates to rezone 48 Fairfield Road for commercial greenhouse with site-specific provisions (carried)
• Received ZBA09/21/AW (Hoogstraten) as information and referred to staff
• Received ZBA14/21/R (Paris Meadows) as information and referred to staff
• Received ZBA33/20/KD and PS02/20/KD (Telephone City Aggregates) as information and referred to staff
• Received ZBA13/21/KD (Granite Shore Homes) as information and referred to staff

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting electronically to hear delegations on a mountain bike trail proposal, a demolition permit for 12 Broadway Street West in Paris, a tax relief reconsideration, and abandoned Hydro One corridors. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including zoning amendments, fence variances, tax policies, and appointments, and consider a staff recommendation to deny removing 449 and 453 Mount Pleasant Road from the Trigger Area.

• Delegation: Brant Cycling Club mountain bike trail proposal north of the Nith River
• Delegation: Demolition permit application for 12 Broadway Street West, Paris
• By-law 44-21: 2021 tax policies, repealing By-law 54-19
• By-law 42-21: Zoning amendment for 556 Mount Pleasant Road (Panchi)
• Staff recommendation to deny removing 449 and 453 Mount Pleasant Road from Trigger Area

Council approved the 2021 tax ratios, the Fire Master Plan, and multiple agreements for an Automated Speed Enforcement program, including a sole-source contract with Redflex Traffic Systems. It also approved the Brant Cycling Club's mountain bike trail proposal in principle, denied a request to remove two properties from the Trigger Area, and passed a series of by-laws including zoning changes and appointments. A motion to amend the Fire Master Plan approval to 'in principle' was defeated.

• Approved 2021 tax ratios and 35% reduction for vacant/excess land (carried)
• Approved Fire Master Plan (9-1, 1 absent)
• Authorized Automated Speed Enforcement agreements with City of Toronto, MTO, and Redflex (carried)
• Supported Brant Cycling Club trail proposal in principle (carried)
• Denied removal of 449 & 453 Mount Pleasant Rd from Trigger Area (carried)
• Approved $276,945 pavement markings contract to Upper Canada Road Services (carried)
• Approved $10,502 CIP grant for 25 Grand River St N façade (carried)
• Approved 10-year lease for police detachment at 67 Bethel Rd at $182,789.35/yr (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting focuses on the preliminary Employment Land Needs Assessment, part of the County's new Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review. Council will hear presentations from four consulting firms and receive Report RPT-21-111, which outlines land needs and requests for employment land conversions and boundary expansions. The recommendation directs staff to incorporate findings into the draft review, conduct further analysis, and forward the report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

• Delegations from Weston Consulting, GSP Group, MHBC Planning, and IBI Group/Pinevest Homes on employment land needs
• Report RPT-21-111: Preliminary Employment Land Needs Assessment and overview of conversion and expansion requests
• Directs staff to incorporate assessment conclusions into draft Municipal Comprehensive Review
• Directs staff to analyze employment land conversion and settlement area boundary expansion requests
• Preliminary assessment to be presented for public input and sent to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Council received the preliminary Employment Land Needs Assessment and directed staff to incorporate its conclusions into the draft Municipal Comprehensive Review, analyze conversion and boundary expansion requests, and present the assessment for public input. Five presentations from landowners and a community group were received as information. No final decisions on land conversions were made.

• Received preliminary Employment Land Needs Assessment (RPT-21-111) as information
• Directed staff to incorporate assessment conclusions into draft Municipal Comprehensive Review
• Directed staff to analyze employment land conversion and boundary expansion requests
• Directed that assessment be presented for public input
• Directed staff to forward assessment to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Received five presentations on employment land requests as information
• Approved agenda and addendum
• Convened in camera for labour relations matter

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is deciding on several operational items, including approving tax ratios, awarding a pavement markings contract, and implementing parking restrictions at river access points. They will also discuss automated speed enforcement agreements and a winter sidewalk maintenance program.

• Approve tax ratios: Residential 1.00000, Commercial 1.90000, Multi-Residential 1.70000, Industrial 2.55000, Farmland 0.24000, Pipelines 1.77500, Managed Forest 0.25000, Landfill 1.10000
• Award pavement markings contract to Upper Canada Road Services Inc. for $276,945.00 (excluding HST)
• Approve Community Improvement Plan application CIP-21-02 for 25 Grand River Street North, Paris, up to $10,502
• Approve lease for County of Brant Police Detachment at 67 Bethel Road, Paris, at $182,789.35 per year for 10 years
• Implement parking restrictions and permit-only zones at Eric Tomlinson, Penman's Dam, and Bean Park river access points

The Administration and Operations Committee deferred the river access parking and mitigation plan (RPT-21-94) for one meeting cycle to conduct further consultation with local residents. The committee approved several other items, including tax ratios, a budget adjustment for John Noble Home, a pavement markings contract, and a lease for the police detachment. It also approved moving forward with automated speed enforcement agreements and a tender for Hartley Ave. Park construction.

• Deferred river access parking plan (RPT-21-94) for further consultation
• Approved 2021 tax ratios (Residential 1.00000, Commercial 1.90000, etc.)
• Approved $61,820 decrease to John Noble Home requisition
• Awarded pavement markings contract to Upper Canada Road Services Inc. for $276,945
• Approved CIP application for 25 Grand River St N. up to $10,502
• Approved 10-year lease for police detachment at $182,789.35/year
• Approved automated speed enforcement agreements with City of Toronto and Redflex
• Approved tender for Hartley Ave. Park construction with three pickleball courts

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to review routine items including the approval of previous minutes, the OPP Detachment Commander's report, and false alarm statistics. The board will also discuss OPP traffic unit enhancements, communications from residents about OPP presence in Paris, and a follow-up letter from the Community Policing Chair. A confidential session will address correspondence from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards regarding the OPP Detachment Board proposal submission process.

• OPP Traffic Unit Enhancements discussion
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report for March 2021
• False Alarms 2021 Monthly Summary for March
• Mark Sherwin re: OPP Presence in Paris (redacted communication)
• In Camera: OAPSB correspondence on OPP Detachment Board Proposal Submission Process

The Police Services Board approved the agenda and prior minutes, received reports, and directed staff to arrange a meeting with the CAO to address concerns about OPP Traffic Unit Enhancements and detachment vacancies. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or procedural.

• Approved agenda with additions (carried)
• Approved March 16, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Directed secretary to arrange meeting with CAO on OPP traffic unit (carried)
• Received March 2021 statistics and reports as information (carried)
• Received communications and directed Chair to respond (carried)
• Convened in camera for confidential correspondence (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting electronically to consider several items, including a recommendation to approve the County of Brant Fire Master Plan dated February 24, 2021, and to bring its recommendations forward as policies or budget decisions. The committee will also hear from the Integrity Commissioner on her annual report and proposed Code of Conduct changes, and will consider a new Parks and Recreation Asset Naming Policy to replace the 2009 policy. The meeting includes the election of a chair and vice-chair.

• Fire Master Plan approval recommendation (RPT-21-80)
• Integrity Commissioner annual report and Code of Conduct amendments
• Parks and Recreation Asset Naming Policy approval (RPT-21-93)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee approved the Fire Master Plan, which includes recommendations for new staff, a new North Paris station, and a new headquarters, to be brought forward as policies and budget items. The committee also approved a new Parks and Recreation Asset Naming Policy, replacing the 2009 policy. The Integrity Commissioner's annual report and recommended Code of Conduct changes were received as information, with staff directed to report on changes that can be implemented immediately.

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hold public hearings on five applications: three for consents (land severances) and two for minor variances. Staff recommendations are to approve all five, subject to conditions. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest.

• Consent for minor boundary adjustment at 583 Baptist Church Road (0.06 ha) to recognize existing well location
• Consent to sever two residential lots at 12 Churchill Drive, Paris, for a semi-detached dwelling
• Consent to sever surplus farm dwelling at 12 Maple Avenue South, Burford (0.38 ha)
• Minor variance at 6 Ann Street, Paris, to allow accessory structure height of 6.9 m (permitted 4.5 m)
• Minor variance at 498 Lynden Road to allow accessory structure lot coverage of 232.7 sq m (permitted 200 sq m)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda, including minor variances and consents, with conditions as outlined in staff reports. One member declared a conflict of interest and recused themselves from a vote. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent application B5-21-DN (Vanderlaan, 587 Baptist Church) with new conditions
• Approved minor variance B7-21-AW (Fowler, 12 Churchill Drive) as per staff report
• Approved consent B66-20-RC (Sawyer, 12 Maple Ave) with revised conditions (May be required, If applicable)
• Approved minor variance A5-21-AW (Desforges, 6 Ann Street) with added survey condition
• Approved minor variance A6-21-KD (Zolli, 498 Lynden Road) as per staff report; member Zulauf recused

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings for six planning applications, including rezoning and subdivision proposals at 230 Oakland Road, 87 & 89 Dumfries Street, 1044 Colborne Street West, Stoney Ridge Phase 3, 48 Fairfield Road, and 539 Paris Road. The committee will also consider staff recommendations to approve two rezoning applications: one for a single detached dwelling at 556 Mt. Pleasant Road and a housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-Law 61-16. The meeting will close with an in-camera session on legal advice regarding restrictive covenants and municipal zoning by-laws.

• Public hearing for ZBA12/21/RC (Graham) at 230 Oakland Road
• Public hearing for ZBA10/19/DN (2561834 Ontario Inc.) at 87 & 89 Dumfries Street
• Public hearing for OPA01/21/KD and ZBA05/21/KD (Lafarge Canada Inc.) at 1044 Colborne Street West
• Recommendation to approve ZBA02/21/RC (Panchi) at 556 Mt. Pleasant Road for a single detached dwelling
• Recommendation to approve ZBA01/21/BK, a housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-Law 61-16

The Planning and Development Committee approved a rezoning application (ZBA02/21/RC) to change a portion of 556 Mount Pleasant Road from Agricultural to Suburban Residential to allow a single detached dwelling. The committee also approved a housekeeping amendment (ZBA01/21/BK) to Zoning By-Law 61-16 for general clarifications. Six other applications were received as information and referred to staff for further analysis, including a food truck proposal, a residential development, a pit extension, a subdivision, a greenhouse, and an industrial/commercial proposal. The committee also approved the minutes from March 2, 2021, with a minor wording change.

• Approved ZBA02/21/RC to rezone part of 556 Mount Pleasant Road from Agricultural to Suburban Residential for a single detached dwelling.
• Approved ZBA01/21/BK, a housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-Law 61-16 for general clarifications.
• Approved the minutes of March 2, 2021, with an amendment changing 'can' to 'will' on page 6.
• Received as information and referred to staff: ZBA12/21/RC (food truck at 230 Oakland Road).
• Received as information and referred to staff: ZBA10/19/DN (development at 87 & 89 Dumfries Street).
• Received as information and referred to staff: OPA01/21/KD and ZBA05/21/KD (Lafarge pit extension at 1044 Colborne Street West).
• Received as information and referred to staff: PS04/08/RA (Stoney Ridge Phase 3 subdivision).
• Received as information and referred to staff: ZBA10/21/AW (greenhouse at 48 Fairfield Road) and ZBA04/21/AW (industrial/commercial at 539 Paris Road).

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of Brant County Council. The agenda contains only two items: a media relations workshop moderated by Brian Lambie of Redbrick, and the declaration of pecuniary interests. No decisions or substantive business items are listed.

• Media Relations Workshop moderated by Brian Lambie, Redbrick
• Declaration of Pecuniary Interests

The County of Brant Council convened in camera for an education session on media relations, moderated by Brian Lambie of Redbrick. No public decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned to reconvene on April 27, 2021.

• Convened in camera for a media relations workshop (carried).
• Reconvened in open session at 7:46 p.m.
• Adjourned to April 27, 2021, 6:00 p.m. via electronic participation.

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting electronically to consider a zoning amendment for a warehouse distribution centre and transport truck terminal at 260 Pottruff Road, along with several by-laws, reports, and public presentations. The agenda includes a public hearing, delegations on property tax relief, library annual report, and greenbelt expansion, as well as staff reports on greenbelt consultation and council calendar. Council will also vote on multiple by-laws, including fee changes, taxicab licensing, and financial incentive agreements.

• Public hearing and recommendation to approve ZBA 8/21/RC for 260 Pottruff Road, changing zoning from M2-32 to M2-33 for a warehouse and truck terminal
• By-law 29-21 to amend fees and charges for development charges, Brant Transit, water and wastewater
• By-law 32-21 to amend taxicab licensing by-law (taxi fare)
• By-law 30-21 and 34-21 for financial incentive program agreements (77 Grand River Street North, 120 King Street)
• Resolution to create an Environmental Management reserve funded by Blue Box program savings ($250,000-$300,000/year)

Council approved a new humpback water/wastewater rate structure for 2021-2025, awarded 2021 community grants totaling over $300,000, and approved several development and infrastructure items, including a zoning change for a warehouse distribution centre at 260 Pottruff Road. Council also created an Environmental Management Reserve funded by future blue box savings and approved taxi fare increases.

• Approved ZBA 8/21/RC for warehouse distribution centre at 260 Pottruff Road (carried)
• Approved new water/wastewater rate structure with tiered volumetric rates and seasonal surcharge (carried)
• Approved 2021 Community Grants totaling over $300,000 to 40+ organizations (carried)
• Approved taxi fare increases: base rate to $4.50, distance to $2.60/km, waiting to $33/hr (carried)
• Created Environmental Management Reserve funded by blue box savings (carried)
• Approved $1,919 CIP grant for 77 Grand River Street North facade/signage (carried)
• Approved $2,723 CIP grant for 120 King Street North signage (carried)
• Approved $8,000 for Burford Cenotaph repairs (carried)

Grants Committee

The Grant Review Committee is meeting to evaluate 2021 community grant applications. They will review a staff report, scoring sheets, the grants policy, allocation criteria, and the application form. The committee will discuss and score the applications received.

• Review of RPT-21-57 Community Grants Evaluation
• Review of Consolidated Scoring Sheet 2021
• Review of 2021 Community Grant Applications Received
• Reference to RPT-20-217 2021 Community Grants Process
• Reference to Grants Policy and Allocation Criteria effective Dec 2019

The Grants Review Committee approved the 2021 Community Grants allocations as presented in Staff Report RPT-21-57, awarding grants based on application scores: 100% for scores over 6.5, 75% for scores between 5.5 and 6.5, and 50% for scores below 5.5. The motion was carried. The Paris Soccer Club application was not scored and will be considered by Council on March 23, 2021.

• Approved 2021 Community Grants allocations per Staff Report RPT-21-57 (carried)
• Awarded 100% of request to applications scoring over 6.5
• Awarded 75% of request to applications scoring between 5.5 and 6.5
• Awarded 50% of request to applications scoring below 5.5
• Deferred Paris Soccer Club application to Council on March 23, 2021

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider a staff recommendation to modify the 2022 paramedic services budget process, which is normally set out in the Paramedic Services Agreement. The proposed change would set new deadlines for the draft budget and approvals by City and County councils. The committee will also receive a monthly status report and adopt minutes from its February 1, 2021 meeting.

• RPT-21-79: Request to City and County councils to modify 2022 budget process with new deadlines (draft by Oct 1, 2021; approvals by Nov 1 and Dec 1, 2021)
• RPT-21-82: Paramedic Services Monthly Status Report by R. King
• Adoption of minutes from February 1, 2021 meeting
• No consent items to be approved; no communications; no in-camera items

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a request to change the 2022 budget process, moving the draft budget submission date from October 1 to September 25, 2021, and setting subsequent approval deadlines. The committee also approved the agenda, adopted the February 1, 2021 minutes, and received the monthly status report as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the March 17, 2021 agenda.
• Adopted the February 1, 2021 minutes.
• Received Staff Report RPT-21-82 (Paramedic Services Monthly Status Report) as information.
• Approved a request to modify the 2022 budget process, with draft budget due September 25, 2021, City Council comments by November 1, 2021, and County Council approval by December 1, 2021.

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider recommendations on a new water and wastewater rate structure for 2021-2025, taxi fare increases, and a by-law review. It will also review consent items including land transfers, a surplus declaration, and several project approvals, plus hear delegations on pickleball and parking restrictions.

• Approve new water/wastewater rate structure with tiered volumetric rates and seasonal surcharge
• Award winter equipment tenders to Viking Cives Ltd. totaling $308,813
• Authorize land exchange with City of Brantford for roundabout at Trillium Way and Grand River Street North
• Increase taxi base fare from $4.00 to $4.50 and distance rate from $2.00 to $2.60 per km
• Approve $8,000 for Burford Cenotaph repairs and $2,723 for Burford signage improvements

The Committee approved a new 'humpback' water and wastewater rate structure for 2021-2025, which lowers fixed monthly rates and introduces tiered volumetric rates with a seasonal surcharge for high usage. A motion to rebalance rates to reduce costs for low-volume customers was defeated. The Committee also approved several other items, including tenders for winter equipment, a land exchange for a future roundabout, and taxi fare increases.

• Approved the 2021-2025 water and wastewater rate structure with decreasing fixed rates and tiered volumetric rates.
• Defeated a motion to review rates to find a better balance between residential and commercial revenues.
• Directed staff to develop a seasonal residential parking permit system for Glen Morris and other areas.
• Awarded tenders for winter control equipment to Viking Cives Ltd. for $157,453 and $151,360 per unit.
• Authorized a land exchange with the City of Brantford for the future Trillium Way roundabout.
• Approved a Community Improvement Plan grant of up to $2,723 for signage at 120 King Street North, Burford.
• Approved $8,000 in funding for repairs to the Burford Cenotaph.
• Approved taxi fare increases, including a higher base rate, distance rate, and waiting time rate.

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board meets electronically to hear a delegation from Student Transportation Services of Brant Haldimand Norfolk and BusPatrol about a school bus stop-arm violation pilot program. The board will also review the OPP detachment commander's report and February statistics, false alarm data, and several communications including a 2020 Provincial Offence Act payment and conference notices. A closed session will address confidential correspondence on OPP governance.

• Delegation from STSBHN and BusPatrol re: School Bus Stop Arm Violation Pilot Program
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report and February 2021 statistics
• 2020 County Provincial Offence Act (POA) payment
• 2021 OAPSB Spring Conference and AGM
• In-camera item: OAPSB correspondence re: Section 10 Update - Future of OPP Governance

The Police Services Board approved a six-month extension of the Brant Towing Group (BTG) contract, with conditions including a meeting with board members and the Deputy Clerk, a revised contract to be presented, and work to bring BTG current. The board also voted to send a letter supporting the BusPatrol school bus stop arm violation pilot program to Council and to have BusPatrol present program details. Minutes from February 16, 2021, were approved, and the February 2021 Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarms reports were received as information.

• Approved the agenda with an addition under Other Business (Concerns Expressed by Councillor Miller).
• Approved sending a letter of support for the BusPatrol program to Council and having BusPatrol present program details.
• Approved extending the Brant Towing Group (BTG) contract by six months, with conditions including a meeting with board members and Deputy Clerk, a revised contract, and work to bring BTG current.
• Approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting.
• Received the Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarms reports of February 2021 as information.
• Received four communication items as information, including the 2020 POA Payment, 2021 OAPSB Spring Conference, a letter from Edith Stone, and a Call for Resolutions, and directed a response to Mrs. Stone.
• Directed staff to register Members Haley and Brown for the OAPSB Conference.
• Directed staff to schedule a meeting with OPP, County Safe Streets staff, and Board Chair/Vice Chair regarding the Safe Streets Program.

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Brant County Council with a short agenda. Council will consider two by-laws: one authorizing an amending agreement for the Rural Economic Development Program, and another entering into a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 Municipal Transit. No other substantive items are listed.

• By-law 27-21: authorize execution of Amending Agreement for Rural Economic Development Program
• By-law 28-21: enter Transfer Payment Agreement for Safe Restart Agreement - Phase 2 Municipal Transit

The County of Brant Council held a special meeting and approved the agenda. Council passed By-law 27-21, authorizing an amending agreement for the Rural Economic Development Program, and By-law 28-21, entering into a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 Municipal Transit. Both by-laws were read three times and carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.

• Approved the agenda for the special meeting
• Passed By-law 27-21 authorizing an amending agreement for the Rural Economic Development Program
• Passed By-law 28-21 entering into a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 Municipal Transit

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Brant County Committee of Adjustment meeting on March 11, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda: a sign variance for Arlington Commons/Burger King, a consent to sever at 271 Hwy 5, and minor variances at 43 McBay Road, 71 Folsetter Drive, and 21 Painter Road. All decisions were carried, with no public comments opposing any application. One member recused from the McBay Road item.

• Approved sign variance for Arlington Commons/Burger King at 1070 Rest Acres Rd (carried)
• Approved consent to sever at 271 Hwy 5, St. George, with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 43 McBay Road, with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 71 Folsetter Drive, with condition limiting variance to SE corner (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 21 Painter Road, with conditions (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications, receive an update on Official Plan engagement, and consider a technical report on residential land needs for the new Official Plan. The committee will also discuss a litigation update in closed session.

• Public hearing on ZBA02/21/RC (Panchi, 556 Mt. Pleasant Road) - information only
• Recommend approval of ZBA03/21/AW (Chapin, 209 Pleasant Ridge Road) to rezone from Agricultural to Agricultural with site-specific provision A-168 for a 27.3-hectare undersized farm parcel
• Staff report RPT-21-29: residential land needs assessment for new Official Plan, proposing 20% intensification target and 50 people/jobs per gross hectare for greenfield areas
• Staff report RPT-21-52: Official Plan engagement summary
• Closed session: verbal update on LPAT hearing regarding Pleasant Ridge Road

The Planning and Development Committee approved a rezoning application (ZBA03/21/AW) for 209 Pleasant Ridge Road, changing the land from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural with site-specific provision (A-168) to recognize an undersized farm parcel of about 27.3 hectares. The committee also received as information a presentation on a proposed larger residence at 556 Mt. Pleasant Road (ZBA02/21/RC) and referred it to staff for further analysis. Two staff reports on the Official Plan engagement and residential land needs assessment were received as information and circulated for further comment.

• Approved rezoning ZBA03/21/AW for 209 Pleasant Ridge Road to A-168 (carried)
• Received presentation on ZBA02/21/RC (556 Mt. Pleasant Road) and referred to staff (carried)
• Received RPT-21-52 Official Plan Engagement as information (carried)
• Received RPT-21-29 Residential Land Needs Assessment and circulated for comment (carried)

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting electronically to consider a series of by-laws, including zoning amendments for properties on East River Road, Paris Road, 50 High Street, Cedar Street, Willowdale Street/Dalewood Avenue, and a planning act relief for Mile Hill Subdivision Phase 2. Council will also vote on a collective agreement with the Power Workers' Union CUPE Local 1000, and hear requests including a shipping container grandfathering at 2 Willowdale Street, an emergency grant for the Canadian Mental Health Association, and a taxi fare increase request from Grand River Cab. Several reports and minutes from committees and boards are on the agenda for receipt.

• By-law 22-21: authorize collective agreement with Power Workers' Union CUPE Local 1000
• By-law 16-21: zoning amendment for Pinevest Homes, 419 East River Road
• By-law 20-21: zoning amendment for Lauderdale Developments, Willowdale Street and Dalewood Avenue
• Request from Pietro Falco to grandfather shipping container at 2 Willowdale Street
• Request from Grand River Cab for fare increase and licensing fee deferral

County of Brant Council approved several planning applications, including a zoning amendment for a 35-unit seniors apartment building at 50 High Street, a rezoning for an aggregate recycling facility at 485 Paris Road, a 20-lot condominium plan on Cedar Street, and a 35-lot residential subdivision on Willowdale Street. Council also approved tenders for three new road maintenance vehicles, authorized participation in the Southwest Transit Association, and directed staff to prepare a report on the Brant Condominium Corporations Association's service requests. A request to add 30 Balmoral Street to the parking enforcement by-law was defeated.

• Approved zoning amendment for 35-unit seniors apartment at 50 High Street
• Approved rezoning for aggregate recycling facility at 485 Paris Road
• Approved 20-lot condominium plan at 40, 46 & 56 Cedar Street
• Approved 35-lot residential subdivision on Willowdale Street and Dalewood Avenue
• Approved tenders for three road vehicles totaling $412,835
• Authorized participation in Southwest Transit Association
• Referred condominium service requests to staff for report
• Defeated parking enforcement addition for 30 Balmoral Street

Committee of Adjustment

The County of Brant Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hold public hearings and vote on six property applications. These include a proposed industrial lot creation and easements on Oak Park and Powerline Roads, plus minor variances and consent applications for residential properties in St. George, the former Township of Brantford, South Dumfries, and Burford. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the January 21, 2021 meeting.

• Consent applications B62-65/20/DN: industrial lot creation (Lots A, B, C) and two easements at 586/592 Oak Park Rd & 743 Powerline Rd
• Minor variance A25/20/DN: rear yard setback of 10m vs required 15.4m at 104 Willits Crescent, St. George
• Minor variance A1/21/AW: accessory structure of 272 sq m vs 140 sq m permitted, height 7m vs 5m at 71 Hammond Rd
• Consent B1-21-AW & B2-21-AW: sever two residential lots (~4,000 sq m each) at 304 East River Rd
• Consent B60-20-AW & B61-20-AW: sever surplus dwellings at 110 Maple Ave S and 29 Fairfield Rd, Burford

The Committee of Adjustment approved all six applications on the agenda, including minor variances and consents, each as recommended by staff with conditions. No applications were denied or tabled. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved minor variance and consent for 586 Oak Park Road & 743 Powerline Road (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 104 Willits Crescent (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 71 Hammond Rd (carried)
• Approved consents for 304 East River Road (carried)
• Approved consent for 110 Maple Ave. South Burford (carried)
• Approved consent for 29 Fairfield Road (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting electronically to consider consent items and staff reports. Key decisions include approving three road fleet vehicle tenders totaling over $412,000, authorizing a firefighter training tower purchase for $30,800, and endorsing a memorandum of understanding for a southwest Ontario transit association. The committee will also review the 2020 State of the Infrastructure report for roads and approve the Governor's Road West environmental assessment project file for public review.

• Award tenders for three road vehicles: $166,535 aerial device, $108,400 single axle truck, $137,900 tandem axle truck
• Authorize $30,800 purchase of a Firefighter Training Tower from Southwest Fire Academy
• Approve and release Governor's Road West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for public comment
• Enter into an easement agreement with Hydro One for transformers at Broadview Park
• Request for $2,100 contribution to lobby province on aggregate property assessment

The committee approved three fleet vehicle tenders totaling $412,835 for the Roads Division, awarded to Allan Fyfe Equipment and Metro Freightliner Brantford. It also deferred a Hydro One easement at Broadview Park for further consultation, approved a firefighter training tower purchase, and received several reports as information. The meeting included a presentation on community gardens and a closed session on a land acquisition.

• Approved tender OPS-RFT-21-01 for one 40' Aerial Device to Allan Fyfe Equipment for $166,535 (excluding HST)
• Approved tender OPS-RFT-21-02 for one Single Axle Diesel Truck to Metro Freightliner Brantford for $108,400 (excluding HST)
• Approved tender OPS-RFT-21-03 for one Tandem Axle Diesel Truck to Metro Freightliner Brantford for $137,900 (excluding HST)
• Deferred Hydro One easement at Broadview Park for further follow-up and neighbour consultation
• Approved direct negotiation for Firefighter Training Tower from Southwest Fire Academy, total $30,800 from Fire Capital Reserve
• Approved 2020 State of the Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan for Roads and directed staff to proceed with 2021 Roads Rehabilitation Programs
• Approved Governor's Road West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Project file and public review period
• Authorized execution of Southwest Transit Association Memorandum of Understanding

Police Services Board

This agenda for the Brant County Police Services Board meeting of February 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Brant County Police Services Board approved its agenda and previous minutes, and received the Detachment Commander's and Statistics Reports for January 2021 as information. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions, including the Cainsville Extended Service Office, towing contract, and mental health grant possibilities.

• Approved agenda and addendum of February 16, 2021 (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics Reports and OPP False Alarms of January 2021 as information (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on four planning applications: a zoning by-law amendment for a 35-unit seniors apartment building at 50 High Street, a rezoning for an aggregate recycling facility at 485 Paris Road, a rezoning and condominium plan for 20 single-detached lots on Cedar Street, and a subdivision and rezoning for 35 single-detached dwellings on Willowdale Street and Dalewood Avenue. The committee will also receive information on a zoning application by Losani Homes and discuss housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-Law 61-16.

• ZBH04/20/JK: Remove holding provision to allow 35-unit seniors apartment at 50 High Street (max 60 units)
• ZBA35/20/AW: Rezone 485 Paris Road to allow aggregate recycling facility with setback requirements
• CDM01/20/RC & ZBA32/20/RC: Approve 20-lot condominium plan and rezoning at 40, 46, 56 Cedar Street
• PS02/13/MD & ZBA06/13/MD: Approve 35-lot subdivision and rezoning at Willowdale Street and Dalewood Avenue
• RPT-21-12: Direct staff to initiate housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-Law 61-16

The Planning and Development Committee approved four zoning and subdivision applications, including a 35-unit seniors apartment at 50 High Street, an aggregate recycling facility at 485 Paris Road, a 20-lot condominium on Cedar Street, and a 35-lot subdivision on Willowdale Street. A zoning amendment for back-to-back townhomes on Rest Acres Road was received as information and referred to staff for further analysis. The committee also directed staff to initiate a housekeeping amendment to the Zoning By-Law.

• Approved ZBH04/20/JK to remove holding provision for 35-unit seniors apartment at 50 High Street (carried)
• Approved ZBA35/20/AW for aggregate recycling facility at 485 Paris Road with site-specific provisions (carried)
• Approved ZBA32/20/RC and CDM01/20/RC for 20-lot condominium at 40, 46, 56 Cedar Street (carried)
• Approved ZBA06/13/MD and PS02/13/MD for 35-lot subdivision at Willowdale Street and Dalewood Avenue (carried)
• Received ZBA44/20/DN for back-to-back townhomes on Rest Acres Road as information, referred to staff (carried)
• Directed staff to initiate housekeeping amendment ZBA01/21/BK to Zoning By-Law 61-16 (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Brant County Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve minutes, and receive several reports. These include December 2020 paramedic statistics, community paramedic program updates, a year-end variance projection, and a one-time Ministry of Health COVID-19 funding amount of up to $485,966. The committee will also discuss a collective bargaining matter in a closed session.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Ministry of Health one-time funding up to $485,966 for COVID-19 response
• RPT-21-30 Paramedic Service Statistical Package – December 2020
• RPT-21-31 Community Paramedic Program Updates
• RPT-21-33 Paramedic Services 2020 Year-End Variance Projection

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting electronically to consider the 2021 budget, including an amendment to the Paramedic Services budget that would phase in reserve contributions over two years. The agenda also includes several by-laws, a notice of motion about lawn bowling clubs, and routine consent items.

• 2021 budget with revenues of $71,183,428, expenses of $130,555,314, and property tax levy of $59,371,886
• Paramedic Services budget amendment: decrease transfer to reserve by $100,000, recover from City of Brantford by $72,500, net levy by $27,500
• By-law 2-21 to relieve lands from Planning Act for LIV Communities Scenic Ridge Phase 1 & 2
• By-law 8-21 to amend Brant E-Ride Program Service Agreement with BTS Network Inc.
• Notice of motion to investigate turning over operations/ownership of Paris and St. George Lawn Bowling Clubs to user groups

Council approved the 2021 final budget with revenues of $71,183,428, expenses of $130,555,314, and a property tax levy of $59,371,886. The budget includes funding for forestry, a transportation safety specialist, front-line staff, and a gypsy moth program, while deferring a Paris Lawn Bowling Club facility replacement. Council also approved several zoning by-laws, including one to refuse a cannabis production facility, and directed staff to investigate options for interim waste disposal as the Biggars Lane Landfill nears capacity.

• Approved 2021 final budget with $59,371,886 property tax levy
• Approved zoning by-law for Huppert & Ruuska at 73 & 81 West River Road (R1-58)
• Approved zoning by-law for Hack at 398 West Quarter Townline Road (A-164)
• Approved zoning by-law for 2720784 Ontario Limited at 56 Cedar Street (h-R1)
• Approved zoning by-law for 571245 Ontario Limited on Sixth Concession Road (RH-25)
• Refused zoning for cannabis production at 22 Airport Road (ZBA34/20/KD)
• Directed staff to investigate interim waste disposal options for Biggars Lane Landfill
• Referred Grand River Cab taxi license renewal and rate increase requests to staff

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is considering several applications for minor variances and land severances. These include requests for adjusted street setbacks, accessory structure floor areas, and the division of residential lots in Paris, Mount Pleasant, and Oakland.

• Minor variance for 7 Catherine Street: requested setback of 4m from dwelling (4.5m required) and 5.5m from garage (6.0m required)
• Minor variance for 423 King Edward Street: accessory structure gross floor area of 200.7 square metres (140 square metres permitted)
• Minor variance for 2 Queen Street North: street setbacks of 3.04m from Oakland Road and 0.45m from Queen Street North (7.5m required)
• Minor variance for 16 Jury Street: interior side yard setback of 0.33m (1.2m required) and street setback of 0.6m (3m required)
• Land severance for 478 Burtch Road: request to sever a residential lot of approximately 1,000 square metres

The Committee of Adjustment approved all six applications on the agenda, including four minor variances and two consents. All approvals were carried unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2021.

• Approved minor variance for 7 Catherine St, Paris (A21-20-DN) to reduce street setbacks
• Approved minor variance for 423 King Edward St, Burford (A20-20-KD) for larger accessory structure
• Approved minor variance for 2 Queen St N, Oakland (A21-21-AW) to reduce street setbacks
• Approved minor variance for 16 Jury St, Paris (A22-20-AW) to reduce side yard and street setbacks
• Approved consent to sever residential lot at 478 Burtch Rd, Mount Pleasant (B57-20-AW)
• Approved consent to sever two residential lots at 273-275 Grand River St N, Paris (B58-20-AW)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting electronically to consider several staff recommendations, including approving an interim tax levy by-law, investigating interim waste disposal options as the Biggars Lane Landfill nears capacity, and suspending COVID-related penalty and interest charges on property taxes and water/wastewater bills from January to March 2021. The committee will also hear a presentation on a water and wastewater rate study and receive various reports and resolutions.

• Interim Tax Levy By-law approval (RPT-21-21)
• Biggars Lane Landfill: investigate interim disposal options as capacity expected in 3 years (RPT-21-10)
• Suspend COVID penalty/interest on taxes, receivables, water/wastewater Jan 1–Mar 31, 2021 (RPT-21-25)
• Water and Wastewater Rate Study presentation by Jim Bruzzese, BMA Management Consulting
• Borrowing By-law (RPT-21-23) and drinking water system quarterly update (RPT-21-09)

The Administration and Operations Committee approved directing staff to procure a contract Drainage Superintendent and hire an Engineering Technologist, with the additional cost managed within the 2021 budget. It also approved suspending interest and penalty on property tax, accounts receivable, and water/wastewater bills from January 1 to March 31, 2021, and directed staff to investigate interim waste disposal options for the Biggars Lane Landfill. The committee received a water and wastewater rate study presentation as information and elected Councillor Peirce as Chair and Councillor Laferriere as Vice-Chair.

• Elected Councillor Peirce as Chair and Councillor Laferriere as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda with additions (carried)
• Received water and wastewater rate study presentation as information (carried)
• Approved forwarding Interim Tax Levy By-law to Council (carried)
• Received seven consent items as information (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate interim waste disposal options for Biggars Lane Landfill (carried)
• Suspended interest and penalty on property tax, accounts receivable, and water/wastewater from Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to procure contract Drainage Superintendent and hire Engineering Technologist (carried)

Police Services Board

This is the agenda for the Brant County Police Services Board meeting on January 19, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items are listed.

The Brant County Police Services Board held a special virtual meeting and elected Member Haley as Chair and Member Brown as Vice Chair. The board approved the agenda, previous minutes, and received reports on statistics and communications. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or procedural.

• Elected Member Haley as Chair (carried)
• Elected Member Brown as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved January 19, 2021 agenda and addendum (carried)
• Approved December 15, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics Reports and OPP False Alarms for December 2020 as information (carried)
• Received communications from Ministry of Solicitor General and Brant Towing Group as information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2021 base budget, including a presentation on the City of Brantford's 2021 Social Services Budget, a 2020 financial forecast update, and a budget presentation. They will also consider decision packages, excluded expenses, and a budget recommendation. The agenda includes a by-law to appoint municipal law enforcement officers.

• Presentation on City of Brantford 2021 Social Services Budget
• RPT-21-17: 2020 Financial Forecast and Deficit Projection
• Budget presentation and replacement sheets for 2021 base budget
• RPT-21-18: Excluded expenses
• By-law 01-21 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 final budget with a property tax levy of $59,399,386, a 5.9% increase over 2020, after transferring $545,000 from the contingency reserve. Ten decision packages were considered individually, with most approved, one deferred, and one denied. The budget includes a $2.28 million social services submission from the City of Brantford, which was received as information.

• Approved 2021 final budget with $59,399,386 levy (carried)
• Approved $250,000 transfer from contingency reserve (7-4)
• Approved additional $295,000 transfer from contingency reserve (7-3)
• Approved Forestry program at $200,000 (carried)
• Approved Transportation Safety Specialist at $91,500 (carried)
• Deferred Paris Lawn Bowling Club Facility Replacement to 2022 (carried)
• Approved Automated Speed Enforcement pilot at $0 levy (carried)
• Denied funding for St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to consider six rezoning applications under the Planning Act. Staff recommend refusing one application for partial services in Paris, approving four others, and approving a cannabis production rezoning with a holding provision. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair and adopt previous minutes.

• Refuse ZBA07/20/DN: rezone 73 & 81 West River Road to Residential Singles Special Exception for partial services
• Approve ZBA40/20/AW: rezone 36.2 ha at 398 West Quarter Townline Road to Agricultural Site Specific (A-164)
• Approve ZBA42/20/AW and ZBA43/20/AW: rezone 73 and 56 Cedar Street to Holding-Residential Singles (h-R1) for severances
• Approve ZBA30/20/KD: rezone Sixth Concession Road land to Residential Hamlet (RH-25) with 250 sq m lot area relief
• Approve ZBA34/20/KD: modify M1-8 zone at 22 Airport Road to allow cannabis production, subject to holding