Council Meeting

That Council approve the December 2, 2024 Council agenda as presented.

That Council reconsider Resolution COU-2024-424 from the November 18, 2024 minutes.

That Council support request from Audra Anderson-Sherman.

That Council adopt the November 18, 2024 Council meeting minutes as amended.

That Council receive the Martin Field, MJ Galaski and Debbie Parry delegation regarding Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program. How such a program works and the benefits to the community of establishing such a program and refer to staff for consideration.

That Council move into Public Meeting section of the agenda at 7:04 pm

That Council receive comments provided by Members of the Public December 2, 2024 regarding Fees and Charges.

That Council move out of the Public Meeting section of the agenda at 7:33 pm

That Council receive citizens comments submitted at the December 2, 2024 Council meeting.

That Council direct staff to draft a user agreement between the Municipality and the Brighton Tennis Club and between the Municipality and the Brighton Pickleball Club for the 2025 season and Council approval in early 2025.

That Council adopt the Filming Policy for the Municipality of Brighton.

That Council approves the 2024 Tax Write-Off Report and authorizes staff to adjust the tax accounts.

That Council receives the 2024 third quarter financial report as information.

That the motion be separated into its 2 distinct parts.

That the motion to declare the seat vacant be

That the motion to choose an option to fill the vacant seat be

Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (the "Act"), provides councils with the authority under Section 238 to govern their own procedures concerning meetings and decision-making processes; and Whereas Council's Procedural By-law stipulates that a motion may be reconsidered only at the next meeting following its original adoption; and Whereas Council finds it necessary to waive Sections 14.10 (a), (b), and (c) of the Procedural By-law to allow for the reconsideration of Motion COU-2024-94 on March 25, 2024, acknowledging that while staff cannot unsend original correspondence, Council retains the authority to change its position, and under Section 3.1 of the By-law, Council may suspend the rules with the majority vote; Therefore, be it resolved: That Council hereby waives the procedural requirement to reconsider and rescind the motion on March 25, 2024, related to Council's position. That based on resident and visitor opposition, and new information presented, Council resolves to:  Direct staff to write to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada retracting the original request and affirming Brighton's support for Mute Swans remaining a protected species under the Migratory Birds Convention Act and all relevant federal legislation and regulations.  Forward a copy of this correspondence to Phil Lawrence, member of Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South.  Advise the Canadian Heraldic Authority that the Municipal Coat of Arms may remain unchanged. 

That Council approve the 2025 Council/Planning Meeting Schedule as amended.

That Council receive the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update as information.

Whereas section 11 (3) (9) of the Municipal Act, 2001 gives municipalities the ability to create and enforce bylaws related to animal control; and Whereas the Municipality of Brighton currently has a bylaw with relation to the control and ownership of dogs, but not cats; and Whereas bird populations have been in sharp decline for decades, having a negative impact on entire ecosystems, with outdoor cats responsible for an estimated 100-350 million bird deaths per year in Canada; and Whereas Brighton is known as a destination for birders, and many Brighton residents enjoy birdwatching; and Whereas many Brighton residents enjoy gardening, and experience the nuisance of having outdoor cats digging and defecating in their garden beds; Therefore be it resolved that council direct staff to investigate and bring a staff report, on or before the second regular Council meeting in February, on a pet control bylaw that includes humane best practices in reducing cat roaming and predation.

Whereas the Municipality of Brighton's internal policy requires council approval for out-of-province conference attendance; and Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities holds a Sustainable Cities Conference every other year, supporting municipalities in climate change mitigation and adaptation; and Whereas Councillor Wheeldon attended the FCM SSC two years ago, and found it to be very helpful in preparing for climate action in Brighton, including gathering materials and support for adding climate action as an important part of our Strategic Plan and the steps the Municipality has taken since then; and Whereas one of the sessions at the 2025 conference, to be held in Fredericton in February, is specifically about regional collaboration in climate action, a critical lesson at a time when Northumberland County and its respective lower-tier municipalities are attempting to develop climate action plans that are mutually supportive; therefore Be it resolved that council supports Councillor Wheeldon attending the FCM Sustainable Cities Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick, February 10-13 2025.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer to execute an Agreement to Provide Medical Oversight Services to the Brighton Fire Department by Lakeridge Health for a period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

That Council receive the November 5, 2024 Community Events and Civic Awards Steering Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the June 20, 2024 Rural Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the May 10, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive for information the Northumberland Inter-Municipal Task Force on Housing and Homelessness November 21, 2024 meeting summary and Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force.

That Council receive the October 4, 2024 Northumberland OPP Detachment Board meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the October 23, 2024 Brighton Public Library Board meeting minutes as presented.

That Council support the request from Brighton Stockings & Santa Sacs for Seniors for more financial support in the amount of $1,000.00.

That Council receive the Updates from Northumberland County November 25 – December 6, 2024 as information.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting held on December 2, 2024.

That the December 2, 2024 Council meeting adjourn at 8:52 p.m.