County of Brant Council

That the County of Brant Council Agenda of June 10, 2025 be approved, as amended. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

That the minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of May 13, 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 Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25-23-DM from MHBC c/o Caitlin Port, on behalf of owner Miller Aggregates c/o Ken Zimmerman of 699 Paris Plains Church Road, proposing to rezone the subject lands from Agriculture (A) to Resource Extraction (EX) and Natural Heritage Vegetation Protection Zone with Special Exception (NH1-XX), with the Special Exception Natural Heritage Vegetation Protection (NH1-XX) Zone proposing to permit the construction and maintenance of a 3m screening berm, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be

THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA5-25-LK received from Chelsea Brooks, MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of Kris Martin, Owner(s) of lands legally described as Concession 3, Part Lot 19, municipally known as 405 Third Concession Road, County of Brant, proposing to:  amend the zoning on the retained lands from Agricultural to Agricultural- Special Exception (A-9) to prohibit a dwelling unit as a permitted use; and'  amend the zoning on the severed lands from Agricultural to Agricultural- Special Exception (A-198) to recognize the reduced lot frontage of 12.4 metres whereas 150 metres is permitted, to satisfy a condition of the related Consent Application B15-24-ES, conditionally approved on October 17, 2024, to sever a surplus farming dwelling, be APPROVED. AND THAT reason(s) for approval are as follows: a. The Application is consistent and maintains the intent of applicable policies permitting the severance of a surplus farm dwelling. b. The Application conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-Law. c. The Application is consistent with the policies of the 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 Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

That the Agricultural Advisory Committee report and minutes of May 26, 2025 be approved, noting the following recommendations: 1. That the Agricultural Advisory Committee has no comments regarding Application Number ZBA25-23-DM, located at 304 Pinehurst Road and 699 Paris Plains Church Road. 2. Whereas, Council adopted a new Official Plan on May 30th, 2023, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the new Official Plan with modifications on October 18, 2024; AND WHEREAS major changes have occurred to provincial planning including a new 2024 Provincial Planning Statement which replaces the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement, and repeal of A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; AND WHEREAS as per Part 7 of the new Official Plan on Plan Monitoring Review, the County must review the Official Plan on an annual basis to determine if the implementation and interpretation of the policies are achieving the overall directions and intent of the policies; AND WHEREAS staff have reviewed the Agricultural Policies and have determined that updates should be made to be consistent with updated provincial direction, provide clearer direction, and strengthen protection for agricultural uses and farming operations. THAT the Committee receives RPT-0225-25 – Official Plan Review of Agricultural Policies. AND THAT comments received from the Agricultural Advisory Committee be included in a future recommendation report for consideration by Council. Yes (10): Ma

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has enacted Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, to reduce the barriers to new homes and infrastructure in Ontario, the amendment of several statutes including the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the Building Code Act, 1992, and the Development Charges Act, 1997; THEREFORE THAT Council receive RPT-0223-25 as information; AND THAT Council direct County Staff to submit comments, herein summarized in Appendix 1, as invited to by the Province on the various aspects of Bill 17 in advance of the respective deadlines for comments. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

Whereas the County of Brant’s new Official Plan, A Simply Grand Plan (2023) (“the OP”), was approved by Council on May 30, 2023 and came into force and effect following Ministerial approval on October 18, 2024; That Staff Report RPT-0243-25 “Initiation of Omnibus Official Plan Amendment” be received for information; That Council endorse in principle the thematic directions outlined in Report RPT- 0243-25 as the basis for a municipally initiated Omnibus Official Plan Amendment to be presented to Council in mid-2025 for formal recommendation, including changes to address legislative changes and conformity with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, updates to the growth management framework, and general housekeeping and technical adjustments; And that staff be directed to prepare the draft amendment text and mapping updates for public consultation, to be refined and presented for Council consideration. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

THAT the County of Brant Council authorize the Burford Township Historical Society's Strawberry Social at the Burford Township Museum on June 22, 2025, while the leasing agreement is still underway. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and S.239(2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (OLT Appeal - Nith Subdivision) - R. Welchman Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 69-25, 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 (405 Third Concession). 2. By-law Number 70-25, 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 (139 Harley Road). 3. By-law Number 71-25, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (40 Astle Avenue). 4. By-law Number 72-25, 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 Absent (1): Councillor Garneau

That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 69-25, 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 (405 Third Concession). 2. By-law Number 70-25, 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 (139 Harley Road). 3. By-law Number 71-25, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (40 Astle Avenue). 4. By-law Number 72-25, 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 Absent (1): Councillor Garneau County of Brant Council Minutes Page 10 Tuesday, June 10, 2025

That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 69-25, 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 (405 Third Concession). 2. By-law Number 70-25, 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 (139 Harley Road). 3. By-law Number 71-25, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (40 Astle Avenue). 4. By-law Number 72-25, 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 Absent (1): Councillor Garneau