Council Meeting

That Council amend the agenda to have the Closed Session report with the exception of item 1(b) moved to the Open Session of the agenda.

That Council approve the May 2, 2022 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt the April 25, 2022 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive delegation from Chief Paul VandeGraaf, Cobourg Police, and Gavin Hinton, Rebound regarding "Ride for Rebound Day" May 28, 2022.

That Council receive delegation from Sean Ogilvie, Manager, Government Relations, Forbes Bros. Ltd., on behalf of Xplornet, regarding site plan application/agreement conditions recommended for application SP01-2021 (Xplornet broadband tower application 33 Grosjean Rd).

That Council receive presentation regarding the County of Northumberland Budget from Jennifer Moore, CAO and Glenn Dees, Director of Finance.

That Council receive staff report regarding the Naming of Corporate Assets, renaming of King Edward Community Centre; and That Council approve the renaming of the King Edward Community Hall to the Owen Gibb Community Hall.

That Council receive the report and the attached Municipality of Brighton 2022 Municipal & School Board Elections Alternative Voting Method Procedures as information.

That Council receive staff report Cost Sharing Agreement with Northumberland County for the Design of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Replacement on Prince Edward Street between Elizabeth Street and 100 County Road 64; and further, That Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding Cost Sharing Agreement with Northumberland County for 50% of the costs of Detailed Design for the Integrated Infrastructure Renewal of County Road 64, being Prince Edward Street, between Elizabeth Street and 100 County Road 64 (Harbour Street) in the amount of $165,184.50.

That Council receive staff report Reconstruction of Addison Street and Napoleon Street; and further, That Council award the Reconstruction of Addison Street and Napoleon Streetcontract to Behan Construction Limited in the amount of $1,460,986.10 inclusive of provisional items, 15% contingency and expensed portion of HST; and further That Council authorizes staff to transfer the additional tax support funds of $112,332.25 from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Reserve Fund.

That Council receive the report for information and direct staff to begin the process of instituting a Municipal Accommodations Tax in the Municipality of Brighton.

Whereas some members of Council have requested clarification regarding promotional advertising protocols in terms of contract work that has been established with the Beacon magazine; And Whereas some members of Council have requested clarification on the terms of this contract and have yet to receive a response with the required timeline of 48 hours; And Whereas some members of Council have noted that these questions respectfully be answered to provide clarification; Therefore, it is requested that the following questions be addressed:  The Beacon Magazine was brought up as a letter of interest approximately 2 years ago, and currently exists as a means of promoting the municipality, and certain council members and staff, as well as the overall operation of the municipality - at what point did the letter of interest submitted by the Beacon become a termed contract with cost of the municipality?  Was there a tender process provided to other local businesses for this contract?  What was the date that Council voted to agree that the Beacon become a primary source of promotional advertising for he municipality, and what was the details of this contract (cost, length of term, etc.)?  What has the cost to date been for this contract with the Beacon?  Has there been any discussion regarding a potential conflict of interest or self-promotion?

Whereas some members of Council have noted concerns from residents of the municipality regarding short term accommodations (up to 800 unit allowance); And Whereas some members of Council have noted that these concerns from residents are based upon a lack of awareness of what is occurring in their own neighbourhoods regarding short term accommodations; Therefore it be requested that an amendment be made to the Official Plan Amendment #8 regarding short term accommodations. The amendment would include:  A requirement that neighbours be notified of an application being made to run a business in their neighbourhood;  A stipulation that the rules and regulations of the business be disclosed to neighbours, as well as recourse for the residents should there be an infringement;  A process in which neighbouring properties have the opportunity to provide input regarding issues that may be unique to the application (fencing, parking, etc.); And further, to discuss with Council if their have been any cost considerations given to the increased policing requirements for short term accommodations in the municipality, as there have been impacts to other municipalities regarding increased expenses.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a by-law authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Behan Construction Limited for the Reconstruction of Addison Street and Napoleon Street.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates for 2022 and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof.

That Council receive the February 22, 2022 Brighton Digital Archives Advisory Committee Meeting minutes as presented.

That Council support request to proclaim June 19th, 2022 The Longest Day of SMILES.

Be It Resolved that Staff recommendation with respect to items 16.1 and 16.3 be adopted as printed.

That Council extend the May 2, 2022 Council meeting its natural conclusion at 9:27 p.m.

That Council resolve into Closed Session May 2, 2022 at 9:28 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239 (2(b)) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Transitional Matters.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session May 2, 2022 at 9:54 p.m.

That Council adopt the April 25, 2022 Closed Session meeting minutes as presented.

That the May 2, 2022 Council meeting adjourn at 9:56 p.m.