County of Brant Council

THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of January 13, 2026 be approved; AND THAT section 4.e of the County of Brant Procedural By-law be suspended to allow for the consideration of matters not under the Planning Act, namely the following items:  Item 5.1 - Tim Des Islets - Noisemaker Presents - Paris Drinks Fest Noise Exemption Permit County of Brant Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, January 13, 2026  Item 13.1 - Public Communications - Paris Drinks Fest  Item 16.1 - New Central Library Site Selection - County of Brant Public Library Board  Item 17.1 - By-law Number 1-26 - Being a By-law to enter into an Amending Agreement to the Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure Under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund  Item 17.2 - By-law Number 2-26 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (48 Wellington Street) Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT section 10.d of the County of Brant Procedural By-law be waived to allow the delegation additional time to speak. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

Whereas Noisemaker Presents Inc, the event organizer for Paris Drinks Fest, submitted an application for an exemption from the County of Brant Noise Control By-law (‘the By-law’) on December 2, 2025; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 And Whereas during the process to consider the exemption, as outlined in Section 7 of the By-law, the County received concerns from residents regarding issues with noise and other public nuisance issues associated with granting the exemption request; And Whereas in accordance with the process outlined in Section 7 of the By-law, as a result of the concerns, the Clerk

THAT in accordance with industry best practice, the stage be orientation be configured to direct sound away from nearby residences. Yes (2): Councillor Bell, and Councillor Peirce No (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT a perimeter noise limit of 75 dBA be established for the concert, in alignment with practices observed in neighbouring municipalities. Yes (1): Councillor Bell No (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT in accordance with industry best practice, County By-law staff or their designated agent monitor noise levels at the concert perimeter; AND THAT any exceedance of the approved limit result in the concert provider reducing the volume to restore compliance. Yes (2): Councillor Bell, and Councillor Peirce No (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT noise level readings at the concert perimeter be made available to the public in real time. Yes (2): Councillor Bell, and Councillor Miller No (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

Whereas Noisemaker Presents Inc, the event organizer for Paris Drinks Fest, submitted an application for an exemption from the County of Brant Noise Control By-law (‘the By-law’) on December 2, 2025; And Whereas during the process to consider the exemption, as outlined in Section 7 of the By-law, the County received concerns from residents regarding issues with noise and other public nuisance issues associated with granting the exemption request; And Whereas in accordance with the process outlined in Section 7 of the By-law, as a result of the concerns, the Clerk

THAT the County of Brant Council Minutes of December 2, 2025 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20-25-RF from The Angrish Group c/o Ruchika Angrish, Agent on behalf of RHS Contracting Inc. c/o Trevor Richardson, Owner of 81 Walnut Street, proposing to rezone the conditionally approved severed lands at 81 Walnut Street from R2 to h-R2, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA3-25-PB from G. Douglas Vallee Ltd c/o Eldon Darbyson, Agent on behalf of Steve Gillingwater, Owner of 17 Queen Street South proposing to amend the zoning from Heritage Area, General Commercial (HA-C1) to Heritage Area, Special Exception, Suburban Residential (HA-SR-XX) in order to facilitate the construction of a single detached dwelling, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22-25-AV from Jesse Kloepfer, Owner of 358 West Quarter Townline Road, proposing to amend the zoning of conditionally approved retained lands from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Special Exception (A-9) to prohibit a dwelling unit as a permitted use, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be

THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA25-23-DM from MHBC c/o Caitlin Port, agent on behalf of Miller Aggregates c/o Ken Zimmerman, applicant on behalf of Lavis Contracting Co Limited and Miller Paving Limited, owner of SOUTH DUMFRIES CON 4 PT SUB LOT 1 PT LOTS 26 AND 27 and CON 4 PT LOT 28 PT LOT 29 RP 2R2186 PART 1, County of Brant, in the geographic former Township of South Dumfries, located at 304 Pinehurst Road and 699 Paris Plains Church Road is proposing to rezone the subject lands from Agriculture (A) to:  Resource Extraction (EX) above the water table and  Natural Heritage Vegetation Protection Zone with Special Exception (NH1-1), to permit the construction and maintenance of a 3m high screening berm, be APPROVED. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The Application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-Law. b. The Application is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Planning Statement. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 10 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA19-25-LK received from Brooke Burlock, Zelinka Priamo Ltd, Agent on behalf of Steve Little, 2498810 Ontario Inc, 214Carson Co, Applicant/ Owner of BRANTFORD CON 2 PT LOT 10 RP 2R7452 PART 5, County of Brant, in the geographic former Township of Brantford, municipally known as 125 Bethel Rd, proposing to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (M2-45) with site specific provisions that include additional permitted uses and a reduction in the minimum number of required parking spaces, as outlined in this report and attached By-Law, be APPROVED. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: 1. The Application proposes compatible industrial uses implementing the current Prestige Employment Official Plan designation. 2. The Application will utilize available municipal services in a feasible and timely manner through the Site Plan Approval process. 3. The Application is consistent with the policies of Provincial Planning Statement. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the public communications regarding Paris Drinks Fest be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - New Central Library Site Selection - County of Brant Public Library Board; AND THAT Fred Gladding, Chair of the County of Brant Public Library Board, be permitted to deliver the New Central Library Site Selection report under item 16.1. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 1-26 - Being a By-law to enter into an Amending Agreement to the Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. 2. By-law Number 2-26 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (48 Wellington Street) 3. By-law Number 3-26 - Being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Paris Grand Subdivision) 4. By-law Number 4-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (304 Pinehurst Road & 699 Paris Plains Church Road) 5. By-law Number 5-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (125 Bethel Road) 6. By-law Number 6-26 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council County of Brant Council Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 1-26 - Being a By-law to enter into an Amending Agreement to the Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. 2. By-law Number 2-26 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (48 Wellington Street) 3. By-law Number 3-26 - Being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Paris Grand Subdivision) 4. By-law Number 4-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (304 Pinehurst Road & 699 Paris Plains Church Road) 5. By-law Number 5-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (125 Bethel Road) 6. By-law Number 6-26 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 1-26 - Being a By-law to enter into an Amending Agreement to the Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. 2. By-law Number 2-26 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (48 Wellington Street) County of Brant Council Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3. By-law Number 3-26 - Being a By-law to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Paris Grand Subdivision) 4. By-law Number 4-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (304 Pinehurst Road & 699 Paris Plains Church Road) 5. By-law Number 5-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (125 Bethel Road) 6. By-law Number 6-26 - Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman