Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
14 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for October 8, 2024 be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That application CT2-24-KD - from Signum Wireless Inc., c/o Sarah Taylor, agent for Brandon Nelson and Jennifer Fletcher, owners of property located at 182 Governor's Road to install a 40-metre high self-supported communication tower within a 144 square metres fenced-in compound area be received as information and any public comments / submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Referred
That zoning by-law amendment application ZBA21-24-DN, located at 1024 Rest Acres Road, proposing an extension of the temporary T-98 zoning to permit the Sales Trailer for an additional 3 years, be received as information and any public comments / submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Referred
That the delegation from Pavinder Tut and Achal Sharma, be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the delegation from Vishesh Thanki be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the delegation from Udit Raval be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the delegation from Jason Pilgrim be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA18-24-DN received from MHBC Planning Ltd. c/o E. Elliott Agent on behalf of, Losani Homes (Paris) Ltd. c/o D. Borrelli, Owner of lands legally described as of PLAN 2M-1968, BLK 34, and municipally known as 139 Court Drive, Town of Paris, County of Brant proposing to modify the existing Residential High Density Site Specific-8 (RM3-8) zone provisions as outlined in the draft amending By-Law in order to facilitate further intensification of the subject lands, be APPROVED. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The application promotes efficient, compact development and land use patterns within a settlement area, utilizing existing infrastructure contributing to a range of housing types, sizes, and tenure with increased accessibility for market affordability and barrier free access in a central location within close proximity to a mix of land uses, supporting the achievement of complete communities; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, October 8, 2024 b. The application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-Law, and; c. The application is consistent with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and consistency with the policies of Provincial Policy Statement. Yes (5): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (4): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, and
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Oakley
That the delegation from Candice Russel be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
THAT Temporary Use By-Law Amendment Application ZBA17-24-DN received from Urban & Environmental Management Inc. c/o Greg Taras Agent on behalf of Muslim Council of Ontario c/o Muhammed Tariq, Applicant/ Owner of LOT 3 SOUTH OF SPRUCE ST PART OF SPRUCE ST PART OF LANE BETWEEN LOTS 3&4 ON County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, October 8, 2024 REGISTERED PLAN (RP) 2R3327 PART 8RP 2R5218 PART 2 RP 2R3326 PART 3, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Paris, municipally known as 26 SPRUCE STREET proposing to establish a ‘Community Centre’ / ‘Community Hall’ within the existing building, as a temporary use for a maximum of three (3) years, be APPROVED; AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: The application demonstrates consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement and conformity to the Growth Plan providing opportunity to establish a use on a temporary basis which contributes to the achievement of healthy, livable and safe communities. The proposed temporary use satisfies the tests outlined in the Official Plan (2012) with respect to the passing of a Temporary Use By-law in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
Whereas, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in the Province of Ontario and on October 17th is the Light It UP for NDEAM; and Whereas, advancing efforts in building an equitable and inclusive society that values the contributions of people with disabilities have been outlined in the County of Brant’s Multi-year Accessibility Plan 2020-2024; and Whereas, the County of Brant is committed to the identification, removal, and prevention of accessibility barriers and by doing so, the County will provide an accessible environment in which employees, residents and visitors with disabilities can access the County’s goods, services, and facilities; and Whereas, The Employment Standards under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations requires that the County of Brant support the recruitment and accommodation of employees with disabilities; Therefore be it resolved that County of Brant Council hereby proclaims October 17th, 2024, as Light It Up for NDEAM and the month of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That Report RPT-0469-24 be received as information. That staff be directed to initiate a Zoning By-Law Amendment to implement the objectives and recommendations of the Downtown Paris Master Plan, adopted by Council in October 2019; And that a staff recommendation and amending by-law be presented for Council consideration after a period of public and stakeholder engagement.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
Whereas the Province of Ontario passed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, on June 6th, 2024, being a Bill to to help the government achieve its goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, which amended several statues including the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13; And whereas County Staff have identified amendments required to the County of Brant Official Plan as a result of Bill 185 legislative changes; That Council receive RPT - 0124 – 24 as information; And that Council provide direction to County Staff to initiate an Official Plan Amendment to update policies in the County of Brant Official Plan and A Simply Grand Plan (ASGP) as outlined within this report, subject to consultation; And that proposed amendments to the County of Brant Official Plan, ASGP, and feedback from consultation be presented at a future meeting for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 102-24, Being a By-law to further amend By-Law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (139 Court Drive) 2. By-law Number 103-24, Being a By-law to further amend By-Law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (26 Spruce Street) 3. By-law Number 105-24, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following by-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 102-24, Being a By-law to further amend By-Law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (139 Court Drive) 2. By-law Number 103-24, Being a By-law to further amend By-Law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (26 Spruce Street) 3. By-law Number 105-24, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following by-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 102-24, Being a By-law to further amend By-Law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (139 Court Drive) 2. By-law Number 103-24, Being a By-law to further amend By-Law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (26 Spruce Street) 3. By-law Number 105-24, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes