Council Meeting

That Council approve the February 3, 2025 Council agenda as amended to remove the delegation from Amy McQuaid (item 8.2) and the

That Council adopt the January 13, 2025 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the January 24, 2025 Special Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the January 27, 2025 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive presentation from Richard Steiginga along with Matt Birney, Baker Tilly, regarding the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Municipality of Brighton.

That Council enter into a Municipal Access Agreement (MAA) with Northumberland Networks LP to regulate access to construct, maintain and operate a broadband network within the municipal rights-of-way

That Council consider a By-law to Establish a Property Standards Committee and to repeal By-law No. 074-2019, as included under the By-laws section of this agenda.

That the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update be received.

That Council accept the report from Mayor Ostrander; And further that Council authorizes the Mayor’s attendance at the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Conference between May 14th and May 16th 2025 inclusive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

That Council receive the report from Mayor Ostrander; And further that Council directs staff to develop a terms of reference for the Homelessness Taskforce for Council's consideration at the February 18th Council meeting.

That Council support motion from Amy McQuaid regarding the Municipal Accountability Act as amended: Whereas accountability and transparency are fundamental principles expected by the residents we serve; And Whereas the current Ontario government has introduced the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, which aims to establish uniform standards of accountability for municipal councillors across the province; And Whereas there have been three previous attempts by other provincial parties to introduce legislation that would hold municipal councillors accountable for breaches of the public trust and codes of conduct beyond what is currently allowed by law; And Whereas as of December 12, 2024, Bill 241 the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 has had its first reading and has been

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy for 2025 and to provide for the Payment of Taxes and to provide for Penalty and Interest.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-Law to authorize Temporary Borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

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 a Municipal Access Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Northumberland Networks LP to regulate access to construct, maintain and operate a broadband network within the municipal rights-of-way.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and passes on this date: being a by-law to Establish a Property Standards Committee and to repeal By-law No. 074-2019

That Council receive the November 12, 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee and the September 13, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council support the recommendation to pass a motion regarding support for the National Marine Conservation Area for Lake Ontario and Request for Feasibility Assessment; and Whereas Lake Ontario is a vital natural resource, recreation, economic benefits, and critical habitat for numerous species; And Whereas the Brighton area is home to unique cultural and historical sites, such as the iconic Presqu ’ ile Point Lighthouse and the HMS Speedy shipwreck, which represent significant heritage assets that contribute to local tourism and community identity; And Whereas the establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) under Parks Canada would ensure long-term protection and sustainable management of Lake Ontario ’ s unique ecosystems, cultural heritage, and biodiversity, while supporting tourism, economic opportunities, and traditional uses in harmony with conservation; And Whereas Nature Canada made a presentation to Brighton Council on November 18, 2024, highlighting the ecological, cultural, and economic benefits of an NMCA for Lake Ontario and its surrounding communities; And Whereas a feasibility assessment is necessary to evaluate the suitability of Lake Ontario for the establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area, including the potential environmental, economic, and social impacts of such a designation; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton: Endorses the establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area (NMC

That Council support the correspondence from the Municipality of South Huron (attached to this motion) and that this motion be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Municipal Councils across the province and MPP David Piccini.

That as recommended by the Brighton Heritage Advisory Committee, Council support the recommendation to proceed with designation of 28 Aranda Way; and That Council authorizes proceeding with the designation of the privately owned property at 28 Aranda Way, Conc. 9S part lot 2, RP38R3259 parts 1, 2 and 3, under Section 29 Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990, c.o. 18, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, such that the building and property receive protection under that law.

That the motion directing staff to add $25,00.00 to the 2025 budget to fund the Accessibility function of the Community Improvement Plan be amended to add "for deliberation".

That Council support the recommendation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee to add $25,000.00 to the 2025 budget to fund the Accessibility function of the Community Improvement Plan; and That Council direct staff to add $25,000.00 to the 2025 budget to fund the Accessibility function of the Community Improvement Plan for deliberation.

That Council receive the report from the Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the committee's goals for 2025.

That Council receive the Inter-Municipal Taskforce on Housing and Homelessness summary of the January 16, 2025 meeting as information.

That Council receive the DBIA meeting minutes for June 13, September 12, November 14, and December 21, 2024 as presented.

That Council support the request from the Presqu'ile Pirates waive the ice rental fee for a tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025.

That Council support the resolution and report from Northumberland County regarding Municipal Restructuring Study.

That Council support City of Welland resolution for support regarding Provincial and Federal Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax and GST collected from property sales to municipalities.

That Council support the Town of Halton Hills resolution No. 2025-0010 regarding Sovereignty of Canada.

That Council receive the email correspondence Mayor Ostrander to Council regarding Committees and Boards

That Council receive the email correspondence from Bruce Tonkin regarding Brighton Stage Productions as information.

That Council receive the Northumberland OPP Detachment Board meeting minutes November 15, 2024, OPP report for November/December 2024, Traffic report for November/December and the Northumberland OPP Detachment Board Chair end of year report for 2024 for 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 February 3, 2025.

That the February 3, 2025 Council meeting adjourn at 8:18 p.m.