Council Meeting

That Council approve the June 23, 2025 Council agenda as presented.

That Council resolve into Closed Session June 23, 2025 at 5:07 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended Subsection 239 (2):  (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, CAO performance evaluation; and  (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council rise and report from Closed Session June 23, 2025 at 5:42 p.m.: Item 1 – Approval of the Closed Session meeting minutes for June 2, 2025 A procedural motion to adopt the minutes were voted on in closed session, therefore there remains nothing to be done in public session. • Item 2 - Pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council received and discussed personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the Chief Administrative Officer’s performance review. No direction was provided at this time. • Item 3 - Pursuant to Sections 239(2)(c) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council discussed two proposed acquisitions of land and related negotiation strategies. Council provided direction to staff in regards with negotiations as outlined in Closed Session. Motions to follow to receive confidential items.

That Council approve the confidential instructions provide to staff in Closed Session June 23, 2025 regarding two proposed purchases of land negotiations.

That Council approve the confidential CAO performance evaluation as presented in Closed Session June 23, 2025.

That Council adopt the June 2, 2025 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the June 16, 2025 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council endorse the application for the provincial Health and Safety Water Stream grant to fund up to 73% of the costs to replace or rehabilitate water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure of the Harbour Street Phase 3 Reconstruction Project between Walas Street and Prince Edward Street.

That Council approve the updated Municipal Debt Management Policy to reflect the change in the debt servicing limit from 10% to 25%.

That Council approve the updated Procurement By-law as attached to this report.

That Council nominate Councillor Jeff Wheeldon to chair item 11.4 of the June 23, 2025 agenda.

That Council approve the attached agreement, "Emergency Communication Signage Agreement", to be entered into with Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church in exchange for waiving the $75 Signage Fee; and That Council direct staff to tailor the agreement and send it out to other local digital sign owners/operators to formalize Emergency Communications; and That Council authorize the CAO or designate to execute individual agreements with willing sign owners/operators based on the approved template.

That Council approve the rescheduling of the July Council and Planning meetings as follows:  The Council Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, be moved to Monday, July 21, 2025.  The Planning Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, be moved to Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

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

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a by-law respecting the fair, transparent and accountable procurement of Goods and Services for the Municipality of Brighton.

That Council support the recommendation from the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee regarding the purchase of the 2 spirited Pride Flag and the direction to staff regarding the use of 2 flags on the flag pole; and That Council direct staff to purchase the 2 spirited Pride Flag.

That Council support the recommendation from the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee regarding staff direction of ownership and use of poles in the downtown core for banners for community initiatives; and That Council direct staff to report to Council regarding the ownership of the poles in the downtown core and the use of the poles for banners for community initiatives.

That Council receive Minutes from the following Committee meetings as presented:  Homelessness Taskforce May 1, 2025  Rural Advisory Committee March 26, 2025  Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee May 8, 2025  Health Services Advisory Committee, May 12, 2025  Community Events and Civic Awards Steering Committee, May 13, 2025  Applefest Steering Committee, May 21, 2025  Economic Development Advisory Committee, June 5, 2025

That Council receive the report from Mayor Ostrander regarding attendance at the 2025 FCM Annual Conference.

That Council receive the minutes for the regular meeting of the Brighton Public Library Board for April 23, 2025 as presented.

That Council support resolution from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding Advocacy for Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans.

That Council support request of sponsorship for the Trenton Memorial Hospital Gala October 18, 2025, at a Bronze Sponsor level $1,500.

That Council support the City of Pickering resolution regarding Raising Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program.

That Council receive the 2026 Municipal Policing Billing Statement.

That Council receive for information the Mayoral Directive MDIR2025-001 - 2026 Budget Preparation.

That Council receive correspondence from Mayor Ostrander to the The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, regarding Support for Expanding CPSO Licensing Changes to All Approved Jurisdiction Countries

That Council receive the May 26 to June 6, 2025 and June 9 to 20, 2025 Northumberland County Updates.

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 June 23, 2025.

That the June 23, 2025 Council meeting adjourn at 7:16 p.m.