That the County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss: 4.1 - RPT-0278-26 - County of Brant/City of Brantford Boundary Adjustment Negotiations and Draft MOU Update - A. Newton (as permitted by S.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, instruction to be applied to negotiations on behalf of the municipality). 4.2 - In Camera Meeting Protocols - Councillor Coleman (as permitted by S.239(3.1
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the delegation from Kate Burns Gallagher of WOWC regarding a strategic priorities update as information Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the delegation from Travis Welch, of the Brant Civic Accountability Association, regarding the Proposed Municipal Boundary Adjustment as information. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor
THAT RPT-0246-26 - Supplementary Report to Options Analysis for the Future of the Bawcutt Centre, be received as information; AND THAT Staff be directed to negotiate and enter into a two-year agreement with Wingbury Properties to facilitate renovations to the Bawcutt Centre for use as an Event Space and associated community uses, with the option to extend up to one year; AND THAT Staff be directed
THAT By-laws Number 75-26 to 81-26 be read a first time: County of Brant Council Minutes Page 17 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 16.1 - By-law Number 75-26 - Being a By-law to provide for the final cost levy of the Bennett Municipal Drain 16.2 - By-law Number 76-26 - Being a By-law to abandon and to provide for the final cost levy of Branch C of the Bishopsgate Municipal Drain 16.3 - By-law Number 77
THAT By-laws Number 75-26 to 81-26 be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted. 16.1 - By-law Number 75-26 - Being a By-law to provide for the final cost levy of the Bennett Municipal Drain 16.2 - By-law Number 76-26 - Being a By-law to abandon and to provide for the final cost levy of Branch C of the Bishopsgate Municipal Drain 16.3 - By-law Number 77-26 - Being a By-law
THAT By-laws Number 75-26 to 81-26 be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 16.1 - By-law Number 75-26 - Being a By-law to provide for the final cost levy of the Bennett Municipal Drain 16.2 - By-law Number 76-26 - Being a By-law to abandon and to provide for the final cost levy of Branch C of the Bishopsgate Municipal Drain 16.3 - By-law Number 77-26 - Being a By-law to appoint M
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum of June 16, 2026, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Haley
THAT OPS-RFT-26-08 Grand River Street North Contract 3 North End Roundabouts Construction Woodslee Avenue to Watts Pond Road be awarded to Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd. for the bid price of $6,354,755.78 (excluding HST). AND THAT $685,000.00 be added to the capital project for New and Upgrades to Sanitary Sewers on Grand River Street North (WST073), to be funded by wastewater development charg
THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application CIP-26-02 from the owner of 138 Grand River Street North, Paris, for internal renovations, landscaping, and façade improvements, be approved to a maximum of $24,318. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Cou
THAT Fire Services Activity Report - May 2026 be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (1): Councillor Oakley Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
WHEREAS the Roads Division have received various requests for parking and traffic modifications for several different locations throughout the County of Brant (the County). Requests were made through the Brant Safe Streets (BSS) program and by various County departments; AND WHEREAS these recommendations follow the guidelines of the May 23, 2019, approved Council report CD-19-63 - Brant Safe Stree
WHEREAS the County of Brant developed and approved the Brant Safe Streets Strategy in 2019 to guide thoughtful investments in programs, projects, and initiatives aimed at reducing speeding and supporting safer roadways throughout the County; and WHEREAS, since its inception, the County has used the Brant Safe Streets Strategy to respond to community concerns related to traffic safety and to advanc
WHEREAS Section 84(1) of the Drainage Act (the Act) R.S.O. 1990, c.D. 17, prescribes that “If three-quarters of the owners of land assessed for benefit in respect of a drainage works, who, according to the last revised assessment roll, own not less than three-quarters of the area assessed for benefit as shown in the by-law or by-laws under which the drainage works exist, send a request asking for
THAT RPT-0251-26 - Overview of Downtown Dig Initiatives – 2024 to Present be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (1): Councillor Oakley
THAT County of Brant Council approve a $30,000 contribution from the Contingency Fund to the Downtown Paris Business Improvement Area (BIA) to allow the BIA to undertake a media campaign aimed at increasing economic activity in the Downtown Paris area. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillo
THAT OPA8-26-BK Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Land Use Strategy be received as information; AND THAT all comments and correspondence received on the Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Land Use Strategy be directed Staff for consideration in preparing a final strategy along with the implementing Official Plan Amendment and integrated into the Community Planning Permit System. Yes (10): Mayor Bai
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA14-26-RC from Zelinka Priamo Ltd, Agent on behalf of Omni Quality Living (Southwest) LP, Owner of PARIS CONCESSION 2 PART LOT 29 REFERENCE PLAN 2R3062 PARTS 1 AND 2 AND REFERENCE PLAN 2R5790 PARTS 5 TO 10, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Paris, located at 295 Grand River Street North which proposes to re-zone portion of the lands to
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA15-26-LK from CB Planning, Agent on behalf of Brimich Real Holdings Inc., Owner of BRANTFORD CONCESSION 1 PART LOT 18 REFERENCE PLAN 2R8715 PART 3, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Paris, located at 635 Oak Park Road which proposes to allow for a building height of 46 metres whereas 18 metres is permitted and a reduced parking rate o
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA4-26-AV submitted by Cynthia Baycetich from CB Planning Agent on behalf of the Owners, Vicano Developments Limited, for lands legally described as Concession 2, Part of Lot 30, Registered Plan 2R-2250, Part 1, in the Geographic Former Township of South Dumfries, and municipally known as 191 Pinehurst Road, County of Brant, proposing to amend the zoning o
WHEREAS fees and charges for all Municipal Services including recreational programs, facilities, parks and services are offered to meet the needs of the Community; AND WHEREAS administrative changes permit Recreation Facilities Halls and Rooms to be booked three years in advance; THEREFORE, be it recommended that Schedule “A” of the County’s Fees and Charges By-Law (By-Law 118-25) be amended to in
THAT Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP) application RPCIP-26-02 from the owner of 222 Bishopsgate Road to convert an existing building into an Additional Residential Unit (ARU), to a maximum grant value of $10,000. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor
WHEREAS Section 25 (1) of the Drainage Act (the Act) R.S.O. 1990, c.D. 17, prescribes that “The council of the local municipality may direct the engineer to assess as a block, a built-up area designated by the council, and the sum assessed therefor may be levied against all the rateable properties in the designated area proportionately on the basis of the assessed value of the land and buildings.”
THAT OPS-RFT-26-09 Grand River Street North Contract 2 South End Roundabouts Construction Scott Avenue and Trillium Way be awarded to J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited for the bid price of $10,136,206.00 (excluding HST). AND THAT $254,419.00 be added to the capital project for New and Upgrades to Sanitary Sewers on Grand River Street North (WST073), to be funded by wastewater development charges
2. THAT the designation and conservation of the dwelling support the continued permission of two residential units on the agricultural property, consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and County of Brant Official Plan Yes (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Howes No (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Coun
3. THAT Member Brown be authorized to attend Ontario Heritage Conference taking place on June 18, 2026 subject to available funds within Brant Heritage Committee funds. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (1): Councillor Oakley
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera at 10:32 a.m. to discuss RPT-0204-26 - Disposition of Unopened Road Allowances in the Nith Subdivision Phase 1 (S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) & S.239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees (RPT-02
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA4-26-AV from CB Planning, Agent on behalf of Vicano Developments Limited, Owner of CONCESSION 2 PART LOT 30 REFERENCE PLAN 2R2250 PART 1, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of South Dumfries, located at 191 Pinehurst Road which proposes a site- specific ZBA to permit the development of two multi-tenant commercial buildings on the vacant p
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application, and Plan of Subdivision ZBA6-PS2- 26-LG from Landwise, Agent on behalf of LIV (Paris) GP Inc. c/o LIV (Paris) LP o/a LIV Communities, Owner of 118, 126, 130, 132 Dundas St E, and 34 Paris Rd, proposes the following: Zoning By-Law Amendment to change the Zoning of the subject lands from General Commercial (C2) to Residential Multiple Medium Density (RM2-X
THAT the Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP) be approved; THAT the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives be given delegated authority to approve applications up to and including $5,000; AND THAT the appropriate by-laws be prepared for signing by the Mayor and the Clerk. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor
THAT the following items be
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has enacted Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Act, 2026, to expedite the delivery of housing and transportation through streamlined approvals and reduced regulatory barriers, including amendments to the Planning Act, 1990, the Building Code Act, 1992, and the Development Charges Act, 1997; THEREFORE that Council receive RPT-0159-26 as information;
THAT the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 41-26 - Being a By-law to designate a Community Improvement Plan Area respecting the economic development and prosperity of the rural area of the County of Brant (RPCIP). 2. By-law Number 42-26 - Being a By-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the rural areas of the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 43-26 - Being a By-law t
THAT the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 41-26 - Being a By-law to designate a Community Improvement Plan Area respecting the economic development and prosperity of the rural area of the County of Brant (RPCIP). 2. By-law Number 42-26 - Being a By-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the rural areas of the County of Brant.
THAT the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 41-26 - Being a By-law to designate a Community Improvement Plan Area respecting the economic development and prosperity of the rural area of the County of Brant (RPCIP). 2. By-law Number 42-26 - Being a By-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the rural areas of the County of Brant. 3. By-law N
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the presentation from Janet Feaver, of the Municipal Policing Bureau, with regards to policing costs as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley
THAT OPS-RFP-26-01 Curbside Collection of Garbage, Large Items and Yard Waste be awarded to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. for the period of June 1, 2027, to May 31, 2034, for the submitted price for year one (1) of the contract of $2,009,897.50 (excluding HST), with year two (2) to seven (7) contract price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Co
THAT RPT-0064-26 be received as information; AND THAT a By-Law to further amend By-Law 102-00, being a By-Law to establish a County of Brant Heritage Committee, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Administration and Operations Committee Minutes
WHEREAS staff follows the guidelines of the May 23, 2019, approved Council report “CD-19-63 - Brant Safe Streets Speed Control and Road Safety Strategy” for an enhanced level of pedestrian safety; AND WHEREAS, in 2021, Staff reviewed several concerns with motorist speeds on various roads near schools, within the County of Brant (the County); AND WHEREAS, the Brant Committee Report dated July 20, 2
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; S.239(2)(i) A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality; S.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations