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Brant County Council Minutes

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Brant County Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris

Present: Mayor Eddy, Councillors Wheat, Schmitt, Simons, Cardy, Powell, Atfield, Chambers, Miller, Coleman and Gatward

Staff: Emerson, Bradley, Compeau, Pomponi, Reichheld, Johnston and Boyd

Mayor Eddy in the Chair.

Approval of Agenda

Moved by – Councillor Simons

Seconded by – Councillor Cardy

That the Brant County Council agenda and addendum for March 25, 2014 be approved, with additions under ‘Other Business’.

Carried

Delegations / Petitions / Presentations

Public Hearing – Amendment to Fees and Charges By-law – Moving Permit Fees

No members of the public were in attendance to speak to this item.

Harold Haynes, Paris Presbyterian Church – Request for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street, Paris

Mr. Haynes, representative of the leadership team for the Paris Presbyterian Church, reviewed that the church has been an institution in the community for over 175 years and provides a wide variety of services and events to its parishioners and the community at large. He reviewed the findings of the consultants’ report which suggests that traffic / pedestrian activity at the intersection currently meets 70% of the technical warrant for traffic signals. Mr. Haynes noted examples of where pedestrian crosswalks were installed as an enhanced safety measure in other locations that did not meet technical warrants and requested that Council give the same consideration to this intersection. He noted that without a proper crossing at this intersection, the only safe pedestrian crossings require either a 0.9km detour to the north or 0.7km detour to the south. He asked that Council install traffic signals at the intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street for the safety of the church’s parishioners, local residents and visitors. He requested a recorded vote on this matter.

Maria Toncic, Penmarvian Retirement Home – Request for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street, Paris

Ms. Toncic commended Council for approval of the sidewalk extension, noting that this will be a significant improvement for Penmarvian residents and high school students. She requested that Council consider the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street to address safety and speeding concerns and to provide enhanced access for Penmarvian residents, Paris Presbyterian Church parishioners and the community to amenities on the west side of Grand River Street North. Ms. Toncic noted several serious accidents at the intersection over the years and suggested that traffic signals would also help turning movement out of the Penmarvian entrance.

Gene Wight, Resident – Request for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street, Paris

Mr. Wight commended the sidewalk extension, but suggested that there is still no safe access into downtown Paris from the east side of Grand River Street North. He indicated that given growth and development in the community, improved linkages between the north Paris and downtown areas are needed.

Requests for Traffic Signals – Intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street, Paris

Moved by – Councillor Wheat

Seconded by – Councillor Coleman

That the delegations requesting traffic signals at the intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street, Paris be referred to the Notice of Motion from Councillor Simons regarding the same under ‘Resolutions’.

.Carried

Henry Stolp, Pinevest Homes – Corporate Development Committee Report Recommendation Number 2 (Proposed Sale of County-Owned Laneway between Hampton Street and Balmoral Street, Paris)

Mr. Stolp reviewed that servicing installations done by Pinevest Homes facilitated the laneway becoming surplus to the County’s needs and suggested that although not required by law, there is precedence for and a general understanding that such parcels are split and offered for sale to each adjoining landowner. He concurred with the Corporate Services Committee Report recommendation Number 1, which reflects an understanding between the developer and the affected property owners. Mr. Stolp requested that Recommendation Number 2 be amended so that Parts 1 – 5 would be offered for sale to the adjoining property owners to the west and Part 6 would be offered for sale to the adjoining property owner to the east (Pinevest Homes).

Proposed Sale of County-Owned Laneway between Hampton Street and Balmoral Street, Paris

Moved by – Councillor Miller

Seconded by – Councillor Gatward

That the delegation regarding the proposed sale of the County-owned laneway between Hampton Street and Balmoral Street, Paris be referred for consideration under the Corporate Development Committee report.

.Carried

Approval of Minutes

Moved by – Councillor Gatward

Seconded by – Councillor Coleman

That the Brant County Council minutes of February 26, 2014 and March 10, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Business Arising from the Minutes

Request for Extension of Due Diligence Period – Sale of Lands Fronting Curtis Avenue North and Dundas Street East, Paris

Moved by – Councillor Wheat

Seconded by – Councillor Chambers

Whereas the County of Brant has entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the sale of approximately three (3) acres of land which fronts on Curtis Avenue North and Dundas Street East, Paris;

And Whereas the due diligence period for this agreement ends March 27, 2014;

And Whereas weather and site conditions have precluded due diligence from being undertaken;

And Whereas the purchaser has requested that the due diligence period be extended to June 18, 2014;

And Whereas the closing date of July 7, 2014 remains unchanged;

Be it hereby resolved that the County of Brant extends the due diligence period from March 27, 2014 to June 18, 2014.

.Carried

Consent Items

It was noted that a revised 2013 Council and Appointee Remuneration Report was distributed with the addendum.

Moved by – Councillor Cardy

Seconded by – Councillor Simons

That the following Consent Items be received as information:

1. County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes – February 11, 2014.

2. County of Brant Police Services Board Minutes – March 19, 2014.

3. 2013 Council and Appointee Remuneration Report.

4. COU-14-19 – 2013 Council / Committee Appointee Attendance.

5. Association of Municipalities of Ontario:

· Watchfiles (February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2014)

· O.P.P. Policed Communities: Updates 3 & 4

· Provincial Oversight of Municipal Government

· 2013 One Investment Program Annual Report

6. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration – Notice of Nominations for Lincoln M. Alexander Award to Honour Young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination.

7. CN Reviews Safety Practices, Shares Dangerous Goods Information Through Structured Community Outreach Program.

8. Six Nations Council – Response to Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Re: Land Rights Issues.

9. Ontario Health Clinics – Notice of Opening of New Hepatitis C Clinic at 347 Colborne Street, Brantford.

10. Minutes of Meetings:

· Grand River Conservation Authority General Membership / Election of Officers Meeting – January 24, 2014.

· Brant County Board of Health Minutes – January 29, 2014.

· Brantford Airport Board Minutes – February 10, 2014.

· Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes – February 12, 2014.

· Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Provincial Policy Statement 2014.

11. Randy Pettapiece, MPP Perth-Wellington – Thanks for Resolution on Joint and Several Liabiity.

12. Thank You from Jennifer Charlton, Top Senior Dairy Club Member of 4-H.

.Carried

Councillor Gatward noted that $3,062,728 was received by the County of Brant in 2014 from Provincial Offences Act revenues.

In response to a question, Paul Emerson, Chief Administrative Officer, reported that the Fire Chief is coordinating a meeting with CN officials and Brant County Council. The Fire Chief will also be reporting to the Community Services Committee on the status of notifications for the transport of dangerous goods through the municipality.

Community Services Committee Report – March 3, 2014

Councillor Atfield presented the following recommendations from the Community Services Committee meeting on March 3, 2014:

1. Whereas the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides a plan for building a sustainable public health care system in Ontario, which is based on helping people stay healthy, delivering good care when people need it, and protecting the health system for future generations;

And Whereas recent research from the Healthy Kids Panel Report indicates the Ontario children/youth are about 30% overweight or obese and there is a need to get them active;

And Whereas the Healthy Community Challenge is a new initiative that aims to help children be more active and healthy;

And Whereas each community must identify a leader who will support and promote the initiative and activities developed and implemented;

That the County of Brant support the Mayor as our designated champion;

And that the County of Brant Community Services Department move forward with the grant application to the Healthy Community Challenge in partnership with the City of Brantford, Six Nations, School Boards, Brant County Health Unit, Active Grand, Early Years and others.

2. Whereas the County of Brant recognizes the benefits and values of recreation in everyday life;

And Whereas the County of Brant continues to provide activities, events, programs and services that encourage families in the County of Brant community to participate and be involved in recreation and parks;

And Whereas in an effort for the County of Brant to continue to bring awareness of recreation, parks, programs, services and facilities;

That the following proclamations be made by the County of Brant:

May 1-7, 2014 – “National Youth Week”;

June 2014 – “June is Recreation and Parks Month”; and

October 1, 2014 – “National Seniors Day.”

3. That a Letter of Understanding between the County of Brant and Five Oaks Retreat & Learning Centre to facilitate a mutually beneficial river access partnership be approved.

4. That Donn Bailey, Edith Stone, and Virga Baltrusiunas be appointed to the Cemetery Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2014;

And that Patrick Newstead and Paula Purvis be appointed to the Paris Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2014;

And that Andrew Balog be appointed to the Brant West Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2014.

Moved by – Councillor Atfield

Seconded by – Councillor Gatward

That the Community Services Committee report of March 3, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Trees Conservation Committee Report – March 4, 2014

Councillor Schmitt presented the following recommendation from the Trees Conservation Committee meeting on March 4, 2014:

1. That application for Minor Exception 14-1 received from Michael and Ashley Goor, owners of lands described as Part Lot 20, Concession 7, County of Brant, in the geographic Township of Burford, located on Seventh Concession Road, to remove approximately 150 trees from the subject lands be approved.

Moved by – Councillor Schmitt

Seconded by – Councillor Miller

That the Trees Conservation Committee report of March 4, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Planning Advisory Committee Report – March 4, 2014

Councillor Schmitt presented the following recommendations from the Planning Advisory Committee meeting on March 4, 2014, it being agreed that Recommendation Number 4 would be voted on separately:

1. That application ZBA7/14/RA from Lori VanElslander, on behalf of 832605 Ontario Inc., owner of lands described as Block 20, Plan 2M-1873, County of Brant, in the geographic Town of Paris, located at 30 Cedar Street to change the zoning on the subject lands from special provision Residential Multiple First Density (R4-4) to Institutional (I) be approved.

2. That application ZBA9/14/RA from Carolyn Johnson, on behalf of Ronald and Margaret Gregor, owners of lands described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, County of Brant, in the geographic Township of Burford, located at 582 West Quarter Townline Road, to change the zoning on the subject lands from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural with special exception (A-9) to prohibit a dwelling unit, be approved.

3. That application ZBA1/14/MD from J.H. Cohoon Engineering Limited, on behalf of Paul Stigter, owner of lands described as Part of Lot 48, Part of the Burtch Tract, County of Brant, in the geographic Township of Brantford, located at 24 River Road to change the zoning on the subject lands from Agricultural (A) to Estate Residential (ER), be approved.

4. Whereas the County of Brant Planning Advisory Committee interprets the Official Plan Designation for the lands described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 3, geographic Township of South Dumfries, owned by Brian Loveless and fronting on Blue Lake Road to be Rural Residential;

That application ZBA4/14/MD from Snodgrass Consulting Services, on behalf of Brian Loveless, owner of lands described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 3, County of Brant, in the geographic Township of South Dumfries, located at 213 Brant Road to change the zoning on the subject lands from Agricultural (A) to Village Residential (VR), be approved.

5. That Application OPA-C13 from Zitia Group, owner of lands described as Part A of the Jones Tract, Part A of William Curtis Grant, RP 2R-5359, Part 1, County of Brant, in the geographic Town of Paris, for the lands known municipally as 64, 70, and 72 Dundas Street East and 8 Fair Lane to change the Official Plan designation on the subject lands from Urban Residential to General Commercial, be approved;

And that Application ZBA39/13/MD from Zitia Group, owner of lands described as Part A of the Jones Tract, Part A of William Curtis Grant, RP 2R-5359, Part 1, County of Brant, in the geographic Town of Paris, for the lands known municipally as 64, 70, and 72 Dundas Street East and 8 Fair Lane to change the zoning on the subject lands from Residential Second Density (R2) to Highway Commercial with a special exception (C2-37), and to modify the provisions of the C2-37 zone to permit a 3.0 metre setback, whereas 6.0 metres is required, be approved;

And that Staff be granted authority to negotiate the proposed closure and sale of a portion of Fair Lane;

And that Staff be granted authority to negotiate the removal of a portion of the retaining wall situated along Dundas Street East with the Applicants;

And that the future site plan control application be ‘bumped up’ to be presented to the Planning Advisory Committee in a public forum at a future date.

Moved by – Councillor Schmitt

Seconded by – Councillor Simons

That Recommendations 1 – 3 and 5 of the Planning Advisory Committee report of March 4, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Councillor Atfield expressed concern about application ZBA 4/14/MD and suggested that an Official Plan Amendment be required.

Moved by – Councillor Schmitt

Seconded by – Councillor Simons

That Recommendation 4 of the Planning Advisory Committee report of March 4, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

John Noble Home Committee of Management Report – March 5, 2014

Councillor Simons presented the following recommendations from the John Noble Home Committee of Management held on March 5, 2014:

1. That the Administrator’s Report from the John Noble Home be received.

2. That the John Noble Home Quality Improvement Report on Falls and Restraints for December, 2013 and January, 2014 and the Quality Assurance Risk Indicator Report for Quarter 2 (July – September, 2013) be received.

3. That the Monthly Budget Summary for December, 2013 for the John Noble Home be received as presented.

4. That the John Noble Home, through the Corporation of the City of Brantford and the Corporation of the County of Brant enter into a three-year agreement with the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) Local Health Integrated Netowrk (LHIN) to continue ongoing funding of their Day and Stay Program;

And that the Chair of the John Noble Home Committee of Management be authorized to sign the MSAA Submission Signature Page (Articled 15.0 – Entire Agreement).

5. That the contract for Laundry Concessions for the John Noble Home’s Bell Lane Terrace Apartments be awarded to Coinamatic Canada Inc.;

That the respective Mayors and the Clerks of the City of Brantford and the County of Brant be authorized to execute the contract;

And that the Clerk for the County of Brant be requested to prepare the necessary by-law to authorize the execution of this contract for presentation to County of Brant Council.

Moved by – Councillor Simons

Seconded by – Councillor Wheat

That the John Noble Home Committee of Management report of March 5, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Councillor Miller requested that a copy of the Home’s Strategic Plan being presented on April 4, 2014 be forwarded to all members of Council prior to the meeting.

Paris Community Pool Building Committee Minutes – March 7, 2014

Moved by – Councillor Simons

Seconded by – Councillor Powell

That the Paris Community Pool Building Committee minutes of March 7, 2014 be received as information.

.Carried

Corporate Development Committee Report – March 10, 2014

Councillor Cardy presented the following recommendations from the Corporate Development Committee meeting held on March 10, 2014, noting that Recommendation 2 would be voted on separately.

1. That with respect to the Lane on Plan 346 running between Hampton Street and Balmoral Street, Paris, identified as PIN 32050-0011, staff be authorized to offer by direct sale the following parts as identified on the amended sketch provided by Pinevest Homes at the March 10, 2014 Corporate Development Committee meeting:

· The portion of Part 7 east of Lots 6 and 7 to the abutting property owner to the west of the land,

· The portion of Part 7 east of Lot 8 as follows:

- A ten (10) foot width to the abutting property owner to the east of the land;

- A two (2) foot width to the abutting property owner to the west of the land;

And that the sale of lands be subject to the following terms:

1. That the land be consolidated with the Purchaser’s existing property;

2. That the selling price be $14.50 per square metre, plus applicable H.S.T.;

3. That upon receipt of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, in accordance with this recommendation, by-laws be prepared to direct and authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the Agreements and any other documents as required to complete the transactions;

4. That the Purchasers be required to appoint solicitors to represent their interests as the Purchasers;

5. That the Purchasers be responsible for legal costs and surveying costs, together with all costs directly related to the purchase of the subject part of the lane; and

6. That public notice that the lands have been deemed surplus and have been offered for sale to the adjacent property owners be given by the approval of the resolution and by-law of Council, in open session.

2. (DEFERRED) ~~That the Lane on Plan 346 running between Hampton Street and Balmoral Street, Paris, identified as PIN 32050-0011, be stopped up and closed and deemed surplus to the needs to the County;~~

~~That staff be authorized to offer by direct sale the parts as identified on the sketch attached to CD-14-14 as follows:~~

1. ~~Parts 1-5 to the abutting property owners to the west of the land;~~

2. ~~Part 6 to be split and sold to the abutting property owners to the west of the land;~~

3. ~~Part 8 to the abutting property owner to the west of the land;~~

~~And that the sale of lands be subject to the following terms:~~

1. ~~That the land be consolidated with the Purchaser’s existing property;~~

2. ~~That the selling price be $14.50 per square metre, plus applicable H.S.T.;~~

4. ~~That the Purchasers be required to appoint solicitors to represent their interests as the Purchasers;~~

5. ~~That the Purchasers be responsible for legal costs and surveying costs, together with all costs directly related to the purchase of the subject part of the lane; and~~

3. Whereas Ontario Regulation 170/03 – Drinking Water Systems requires the owners of large and small municipal residential drinking water systems to provide members of municipal Council with a Drinking Water System Summary Report for the previous year no later than March 31;

That CD-14-23 “2013 Summary Report on the County of Brant’s Municipal Drinking Water Systems” be received as required per O. Reg. 170/03.

4. That the County of Brant send a letter to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and our local M.P.P. requesting that Bill 69, The Prompt Payment Act, 2013 be amended to:

· Reflect more realistic timelines for payments in infrastructure projects;

· Allow time for due diligence before accepting work and certifying payments; and

· Allow payments to continue to be tied to project milestones.

5. That staff be directed to send the letter of response to the South Dumfries Historical Society, as attached to report CD-14-27.

6. Whereas the County of Brant Special Event Advisory Team (S.E.A.T.) has received a request from the Race Director of the Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race to use County roads along with the Green Lane Sports Complex for their annual race on Sunday, April 27, 2014;

And Whereas the County of Brant Special Event Advisory Team has reviewed and does not object to the use of the following County roads during the race: Green Lane, McLean School Road, Howell Road, Harrisburg Road, Burlington Street, Arena Road, Ronald Road, East River Road, McPherson School Road, County Highway 5, German School Road, Beverly Street, Misener Road and Ranch Road;

And Whereas the County of Brant Special Event Advisory Team has reviewed and does not object to the use of Green Lane Sports Complex and grounds for event use;

Be it hereby resolved that the County of Brant approve a temporary road closure of Green Lane, Paris for the race on April 27, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., subject to the event complying with all requirements of this report and of the Brant County O.P.P.

7. Whereas the County of Brant Special Event Advisory Team (S.E.A.T.) has received a request from the Chair of the Paris Lions Maple Syrup Festival for use of Grand River Street North for their annual event to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014;

And Whereas the County of Brant Special Event Advisory Team has reviewed and does not object to the temporary closure of Grand River Street North between Mechanic Street and William Street between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.;

And Whereas the County of Brant Special Event Advisory Team has reviewed the event details and has provided requirements for use, including:

· Use of reduced pressure style backflow preventer or vacuum breaker on outside water bib required if accessing water supply from County building;

· Tents over 30m² must be flame retardant as per NFPA 701, CAN/ULC S109 Extinguishers;

· Non-Cooking tents shall have a 2A10BC extinguisher within 50 ft;

· Cooking vendors shall have a 40BC or a Type K extinguisher on site as well as a 2A10BC within 50ft;

· A detailed site map indicating emergency services routes;

That the County of Brant approve a temporary road closure of Grand River Street North (between Mechanic Street and William Street) for the Maple Syrup Festival on April 12, 2014, subject to the event complying with all requirements of this report, including those of the Brant County O.P.P.

8. That CD-14-22 “Annual Permit to Take Water Groundwater Monitoring Reports” be received as information and the recommendations contained therein be approved.

9. Whereas lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause severe damage to the tissue and organs in the body and, in some cases, death;

And Whereas more than five million people worldwide suffer the devastating effects of this disease and each year over a hundred thousand young women, men and children are newly diagnosed with lupus, the great majority of whom are women of childbearing age;

And Whereas medical research efforts into lupus and the discovery of safer, more effective treatments for lupus patients are under-funded in comparison with diseases of comparable magnitude and severity;

And Whereas many physicians worldwide are unaware of symptoms and health effects of lupus, causing people with lupus to suffer for many years before they obtain a correct diagnosis and medical treatment;

And Whereas there is a deep, unmet need worldwide to educate and support individuals and families affected by lupus;

And Whereas there is an urgent need to increase awareness in communities worldwide of the debilitating impact of lupus;

Now therefore be it resolved that May 10, 2014 is hereby designated as World Lupus Day on which lupus organizations around the globe call for increases in public and private sector funding for medical research on lupus, targeted education programs for health professionals, patients and the public and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue;
And that October, 2014 is hereby designated as “October is Lupus Awareness Month” during which lupus organizations around the globe call for increases in public and private sector funding for medical research on lupus, targeted education programs for health professionals, patients and the public and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue.

10. That if a County groups comes forward with an interest in participating in the 2014 Communities in Bloom Program, the County of Brant agrees to participate in the 2014 Edition of Communities in Bloom Ontario.

11. That the following amendments to Business Licensing By-law Number 50-06, as amended, be approved:

LICENSE REQUIRED

2. (1) No person, without a license issued pursuant to this by-law, shall:

(d) peddle goods or services, except where:

(ix) the sale, for profit, is conducted by vendors as part of a craft or trade show, and the craft, trade show or event organizer has been issued a specific location sale license for the premises;

(x) the sale is conducted as part of an event approved by Council and a Special Event Application has been filed by the event organizer in accordance with the Special Event Request Procedure.

SCHEDULE 1 – MOBILE REFRESHMENT SALES

2.1 3. A Mobile Refreshment Sales License is not required if the sale is conducted as part of an event approved by Council and a Special Event Application has been filed by the event organizer in accordance with the Special Event Request Procedure;

And that the appropriate amending by-law be presented to Council on March 25, 2014.

12. That the 2014 approved budget be amended to include the John Noble Home Facility Upgrades Capital Project for $98,675 to be funded from the Capital Reserve;

And that the revised 2014 approved budget resolution with expenses of $75,974,802, revenues of $32,556,147 and a tax levy of $43,418,655 be approved.

13. That with respect to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for application PS2/12 (Ackland, Misnener Road, geographic Town of Paris), Brant County Council not send representation to support their position based on the Brant County Council decision of August 27, 2013.

14. That staff report CD-13-30, dated March 6, 2014 regarding the Ontario ParaSport Games 2015 Bid Opportunity be received;

And that Brant County Council endorse that should Brantford/Brant be selected to host the 2015 ParaSport Games, the County of Brant will be a deficit guarantor for one-third of any deficit for the 2015 ParaSport Games.

Moved by – Councillor Cardy

Seconded by- Councillor Powell

That Recommendations 1 and 3 – 14 of the Corporate Development Committee report of March 10, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Moved by – Councillor Cardy

Seconded by- Councillor Powell

That Recommendation 2 of the Corporate Development Committee report of March 10, 2014 be approved.

.No Vote – Motion to Defer Follows

Moved by – Councillor Chambers

Seconded by – Councillor Atfield

That Recommendation 2 of the Corporate Development Committee report of March 10, 2014 be deferred for one meeting cycle to provide an opportunity for additional information and clarification from the developer and for the adjoining property owners to be notified of further discussion on this matter.

.Carried

Public Works Committee Report – March 11, 2014

Councillor Powell presented the following recommendations from the Public Works Committee meeting of March 11, 2014, noting that Recommendation 2 would be voted on separately:

1. Whereas the County has received a Recommendation for Award from G. Douglas Vallee Ltd. in regard to PWT 4-14 - Scott Avenue Reconstruction;

That in reliance upon the recommendation of G. Douglas Vallee Ltd. dated February 20, 2014, Tender PWT 4-14, Scott Avenue Reconstruction be awarded to Morley’s Contracting (Brantford) Ltd. for the tendered price of $968,703.74 (excluding H.S.T.);

And that G. Douglas Vallee Limited be retained for Contract Administration/Inspection at the quoted fee of $116,011.00.

2. Whereas the Bob Devereaux Bridge project is included in the approved Capital Budget;

And Whereas the County of Brant has received a recommendation for award from G. Douglas Vallee Ltd. in regard to PWT 3-14, Bob Devereaux Bridge Replacement;

That in reliance upon the recommendation of G. Douglas Vallee Ltd. dated March 4, 2014, tender PWT 3-14, Bob Devereaux Bridge Replacement be awarded to W.G. Kelly Construction for the tendered price of $1,545,974.00 (excluding HST).

3. Whereas Meritech Engineering was awarded RFP 6-10 for Consultant Services for the Development of the Brant 403 Business Park;

And Whereas Meritech Engineering has represented the County of Brant in the Brant 403 Business Park Grading Tender; Sewage Pumping Station Tender; Brant 403 Business Park Servicing Tender and Brant 403 Business Park Utilities Tender;

And Whereas additional engineering/design/coordination works were required for the development of both adidas and the Brant 403 Business Park;

Be it recommended that the additional engineering/design/coordination fees of $194,914.62 be approved.

4. That RFP 2-14 Consultant Services to Conduct a Transportation Master Plan Update and Preparation of an Aggregate Resource Guide be awarded to IBI Group for the quoted price of $185,420.00 (excluding H.S.T.).

5. Whereas the County of Brant has a fee system for oversize vehicle permits on County roads;

And Whereas the current fee structure has been reviewed and compared with the fees charged by other road authorities in Ontario;

And Whereas the current practice allows for annual permit holders to obtain a number of single trip permits at no cost;

That the fee structure be amended as recommended to provide a more equitable fee structure that will allow the County to recover the cost for administering oversize vehicle permit applications.

6. Whereas the County of Brant was required by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to enter into an agreement to allow for the construction of private facilities (i.e. adidas Canada Limited and BGI Graphics) within the Brant 403 Business Park;

And Whereas the County of Brant did enter into an agreement with the MTO under Bylaw Number 126-13;

And Whereas immediate works were required by the MTO to facilitate the construction of adidas Canada Limited;

And Whereas it was necessary for Morrison Hershfield to complete the works to address MTO requirements;

That the contract with Morrison Hershfield be amended to include additional engineering services as required by the MTO at as estimated cost of $646,190.00(excluding HST).

7. Whereas there are more than 300 vertical curves on County of Brant roads that were identified in the 2012 Road Needs Study as deficient curves;

And Whereas some entrances are located close to substandard crest curves;

And Whereas the Ontario Traffic Manual does not include a standard sign for this purpose;

That the County of Brant adopt a standard “Hidden Entrance” sign for warning drivers of entrances with limited sight distance;

And that these signs be installed at locations to determined by posted speed, to coincide with signage required as part of a County-wide review of existing posted speeds, to be completed in three phases over the next three years.

8. That the Speed Limit By-law Number 182-05, Schedule J, be amended by reducing the following speed limits:

i. Alberton Road, between Thompson Road and Brant County / City of Hamilton boundary from 80km/h to 50km/h;

ii. Thompson Road, between Lost Mile Road and Holditch School Road, from 80km/h to 70km/h;

iii. Holditch School Road, between White Swan Road and Thompson Road, from 80km/h to 50km/h;

iv. Holditch School Road, between Thompson Road and Book Road West / Ferguson Road, from 80km/h to 70km/h;

v. Book Road West, between Hoditch School Road / Ferguson Road and Brant County / City of Hamilton boundary, from 80km/h to 70km/h; and

vi. Adams Road, between Lynden Road and Johnson Road, from 80km/h to 60km/h.

Moved by – Councillor Powell

Seconded by – Councillor Cardy

That Recommendations 1 and 3 – 8 of the Public Works Committee report of March 11, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Councillor Simons requested clarification on the definition of a “deficient curve”. It was agreed that information would be provided in the Council Friday Packages.

In response to a question, Cynthia Compeau, General Manager of Public Works, clarified that the original contract with Morrison Hershfield for implementation of works along Highway 24 and Bethel Road was awarded through a competitive bid process, however additional engineering services were required to meet the Ministry of Transportation requirements.

Councillor Coleman requested that a contact person and detour maintenance plan be established prior to the start of the Bob Devereaux Bridge Replacement project, in recognition of the significant changes to traffic and farm vehicle routes that will be affected and the resulting additional strain on the existing road network.

Moved by – Councillor Powell

Seconded by – Councillor Cardy

That Recommendation 2 of the Public Works Committee report of March 11, 2014 be approved.

.Carried

Communications

Correspondence from Councillor Clifford Atfield – Resignation from Cemetery Advisory Committee and Accessibility Advisory Committee

Moved by – Councillor Wheat

Seconded by – Councillor Chambers

That Brant County Council accept, with regrets, the resignation of Councillor Clifford Atfield from the Cemetery Advisory Committee and the Accessibility Advisory Committee;

That as Councillor Atfield was serving on the Accessibility Advisory Committee as a second Council appointee on an interim basis, no alternate appointment to that Committee is necessary;

And that consideration be give to a new Council appointee for the Cemetery Advisory Committee.

.Carried

Questions

Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Committee Meeting

In response to a question, Mayor Eddy confirmed that a meeting of this Committee would be called through the Clerk’s office.

Resolutions

Notice of Motion – Councillor David Miller Re: Long-Term Social and Affordable Housing Funding

Moved by – Councillor Miller

Seconded by – Councillor Schmitt

That Brant County Council forward correspondence to Jason Kenney, Canadian Minister of Employment and Social Development, requesting that the Federal Government come back to the table as a partner with the Provinces and Territories in funding long-term social and affordable housing for our most vulnerable residents.

.Carried

Notice of Motion – Councillor Shirley Simons Re: Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Grand River Street North and Emily Street

In response to questions, it was clarified that a full traffic signal is being proposed, which could be set to only switch when triggered by either a vehicle or a pedestrian waiting to cross Grand River Street North. It was noted that the traffic analysis completed did not support that a full traffic signal / crosswalk is warranted at this time. It was further noted that with ongoing growth and development in Paris, it is likely that these warrants will be met in the future.

Moved by – Councillor Simons

Seconded by – Councillor Powell

Whereas safety concerns have been raised with respect to pedestrians crossing at the intersection of Emily Street and Grand River Street North;

And Whereas full traffic signals would provide safety enhancement beyond the technical warrants for this intersection;

Be it hereby resolved that full traffic signals be erected at the intersection of Emily Street and Grand River Street North, Paris, County of Brant as an enhanced level of safety to facilitate vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement through this intersection;

And that Treasury staff be asked to prepare a report on funding options for this project.

.No Vote – Motion to Defer Follows

Councillor Coleman suggested that the application be deferred and the CIMA Canada Inc. be requested to prepare a detailed report on options for this intersection.

Moved by – Councillor Coleman

Seconded by – Councillor Miller

That the resolution to install full traffic signals at the intersection of Emily Street and Grand River Street North, Paris, County of Brant be deferred for two meeting cycles for an additional report regarding options for this intersection.

.Carried

Other Business

Brant-Brantford Boundary Discussions

Paul Emerson, Chief Administrative Officer reported on a tentative meeting with representatives from the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Provincial Development Facilitator, City of Brantford and County of Brant. He noted that the City of Brantford has indicated that they would be bringing their Negotiations Task Force, for which the County no longer has a comparable group.

In response to a question, Mr. Emerson indicated that he was not aware of Six Nations being invited. Discussion was held regarding possible attendees and it was agreed that Mayor Eddy and Mr. Emerson would seek clarification on the context and intended invitees for the meeting.

Kyle Madden – Track and Field Competition

Councillor Wheat reported on Kyle Madden’s international competition for track and field. He noted that a request for funding assistance was going to be presented, but could not be accommodated before the event. If Mr. Madden is successful at this level, a further funding request may be forthcoming.

Police Services

Councillor Atfield reported on discussion by City of Brantford Council regarding policing costs and shared services with the County. It was noted that there have been several provincial bodies established to address policing costs and that further information on the revised O.P.P. billing model would be forthcoming.

By-law Enforcement

In response to a question, Michael Bradley, General Manager of Corporate Services reported that a review of by-law enforcement services and processes would be undertaken this year.

Thank Yous

Councillor Chambers thanked Council and staff for their support and contributions in memory of his mother.

Councillor Cardy thanked Council and staff for their support during the passing of his father.

Committee Vacancies

Councillor Wheat nominated Councillor Gatward to serve on the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Councillor Gatward declined and nominated Councillor Chambers. Councillor Chambers indicated that he would review the meeting schedule and his calendar.

It was agreed that as a second Council appointee to the Accessibility Advisory Committee is not required, a report would be presented to the Committee for consideration of how to fill this vacancy.

Moved by – Councillor Schmitt

Seconded by – Councillor Cardy

That Councillor Shirley Simons be appointed as an additional member to the River Access Committee.

.Carried

By-laws

.Carried Moved by – Councillor Chambers

Seconded by- Councillor Atfield

That the following by-laws be now read a first time:

1. By-law Number 26-14 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 191-13 to revise Public Works – Roads Fees and Charges to establish a fee for a Moving Permit – Single Event (with Annual Permit).

2. By-law Number 27-14 to establish Part of Lot 10, Concession 2, geographic Township of Brantford as a road lands, thereby improving Bethel Road, County of Brant.

3. By-law Number 28-14 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Adams Road, Alberton Road, Book Road West, Holditch School Road, McLean School Road, Thompson Road and Old Shellard Lane), County of Brant.

4. By-law Number 29-14 to authorize execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Brantford, the Corporation of the County of Brant and Coinamatic Canada Inc. for the contracts for laundry concessions for the John Noble Home’s Bell Lane Terrace Apartments.

5. By-law Number 30-14 to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Brant and CIMA Canada Inc. for the provision of Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the St. George Water and Wastewater Servicing Muniicpal Class Environmental Assessments in the County of Brant.

6. By-law Number 31-14 to enter into an Ontario One Call Service Agreement.

7. By-law Number 32-14 to provide for tax policies for 2014 and to repeal By-law Number 107-13.

8. By-law Number 33-14 to authorize execution of an agreement between the County of Brant and Eramosa Engineering for the provision of professional consulting services for the Paris Wastewater System SCADA, Implementation Contract Administration.

9. By-law Number 34-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (VanElslander, 30 Cedar Street, Paris).

10. By-law Number 35-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Gregor, 582 West Quarter Townline Road, geographic Township of Burford).

11. By-law Number 36-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Stigter, 24 River Road, geographic Township of Brantford).

12. By-law Number 37-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Weston, 200 Burford-Delhi Townline Road, geographic Township of Burford).

13. By-law Number 38-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Gillis, 240 Bethel Road, geographic Township of Brantford).

14. By-law Number 39-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Edgar, 239 Mile Hill Road, geographic Town of Paris).

15. By-law Number 40-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (New Horizon Homes, Highland Drive / Wallace Court, geographic Township of Brantford).

16. By-law Number 41-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Riverview Holdings, 1039 Rest Acres Road, geographic Town of Paris).

17. By-law Number 42-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Loveless, 213 Brant Road, geographic Township of South Dumfries).

18. By-law Number 43-14 to amend the County of Brant Official Plan (Zitia Group, 64, 70 and 72 Dundas Street and 8 Fair Lane, geographic Town of Paris).

19. By-law Number 44-14 to amend By-law Number 110-01, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Zitia Group, 64, 70 and 72 Dundas Street and 8 Fair Lane, geographic Town of Paris).

20. By-law Number 45-14 to amend By-law Number 50-06 to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of certain businesses within the County of Brant.

21. By-law Number 46-14 to authorize execution of a Development Agreement with 2304882 Ontario Inc. for property located in Parts of Lots 4 and 5, Concession 3, west of Fairchild’s Creek, geographic Township of Onondaga, County of Brant, being Parts 1 to 10 inclusive of Reference Plan 2R – 7625, being part of PIN 32285-0299, County of Brant.

22. By-law Number 47-14 to confirm the proceedings of Council (March 10 and 25, 2014).

.Carried

Moved by – Councillor Chambers

Seconded by- Councillor Atfield

That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all clauses and preambles made: