Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of June 23, 2026 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT Council appoint Ben MacNeil as a member of the Cataraqui Source Protection Committee to serve a three year term effective September 2026.

THAT the resignation of Brigitte Pronovost from the Recreation Advisory Committee be accepted; and THAT Allan Halfper, Marty Urquhart and Catherine Howley be appointed to the DBIA Board of Directors (term to expire November 14, 2026); and THAT Megan Brazeau be removed from the DBIA Board of Directors; and THAT the necessary bylaw be enacted.

THAT Council approve the request from Double Concept Productions to declare the event "It's Tiki Time," which will be taking place at the St. Lawrence Park on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., to be an event of "Municipal Significance" for the purpose of issuing a Special Occasion Permit required by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), subject to all necessary permits and approvals being obtained, and in compliance with all applicable City of Brockville Bylaws.

WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; and WHEREAS municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; and Page 4 of 13 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, July 28, 2026 WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; and WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; and WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; and WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard fr

THAT the city’s share of funding of up to $9,200,000 for the construction of the Centeen Park Main Pump Station be allocated from the city’s Wastewater Reserve and debt financing. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales

THAT Zoning By-law 050-2014 be amended to implement the changes as proposed and prepared by NPG Planning Solutions.

THAT Section 3.21 k) (home industries) and 3.22 xii) (home occupations) be removed from the proposed zoning bylaw amendment.

THAT this report be referred back to staff to return with additional information related to Section 3.35 ix) (Parking Area Requirements) and to define home based business to the Council meeting in August. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales

THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-56 Pet Cemetery Services THAT pet burial services resume in Pet Cemetery C, adjacent to the Brockville Cemetery; and THAT a new user fee for pet burial services be approved in the amount of $550; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. 2. 2026-110 July 2026 Variance Report THAT Report 2026-110 July 2026 Variance Report be received. 3. 2026-106 Pedestrian Crossing Installations THAT the applicable schedules of the Traffic By-law 21-93, be amended to reflect the implementation of two pedestrian crossovers at the following locations:  Brock Street at the Brock Trail, and  Bartholomew Street at the new 220 Bartholomew Street development Page 8 of 13 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, July 28, 2026 4. 2026-107 Approval for Submission to Funding Stream Brockville Airport THAT an application to the Building Communities Strong Fund to fund the future reconstruction of the refueling apron and taxiway at the Brockville Regional 1000 Islands Tackaberry Airport be approved; and THAT the Director of Operations be authorized to prepare and submit the application. 5. 2026-111 Gord Watts Municipal Center Automatic Transfer Switch THAT the purchase and installation of a replacement automatic transfer switch at the Gord Watts Municipal Center at a cost of $19,951 be approved and funded from surplus funds generated by the sale of flee

THAT Bylaws Numbered 051-2026 to 055-2026 and 057-2026 to 058-2026 be introduced and the same be now read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (c), (b) and (d), Council resolve itself Closed Session at 7:22 p.m., closed to the public to consider: 1. a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; specifically, Brockville Police Services Board; 2. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; specifically, Treasurer appointment (DBIA); and 3. labour relations or employee negotiations; specifically, Extension of Employment Contract and Union Negotiations

THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 8:02 p.m.

THAT Bylaw Number 059-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on July 28, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026.