Council and Planning Meeting

That the August 20, 2026 Council agenda be amended to remove delegation 1.1 from the agenda.

That Council approve the August 20, 2026 Council agenda as amended.

That Council resolve into Closed Session August 20, 2026 at 5:03 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, Subsection 239(2):  (a) security of the property of the municipality or local board, relating to cybersecurity and information technology systems; and  (c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; discussion regarding the potential acquisition of certain property for municipal use, including consideration of related strategic, financial, and negotiating implications, and  (d) Labour relations or employees negotiations.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session August 20, 2026 at 6:31 p.m. in accordance with Subsection 239(2) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss matters pertaining to:  (a) security of the property of the municipality or local board, relating to cybersecurity and information technology systems; and  (c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; discussion regarding the potential acquisition of certain property for municipal use, including consideration of related strategic, financial, and negotiating implications; and  (d) Labour relations or employees negotiations; And further that Council received confidential information and provided direction; And that a procedural motion to adopt the Closed Session minutes of July 27 and July 29, 2026 was voted on during Closed Session.

That Council adopt the July 27, 2026, Council and Planning meeting minutes and the July 29, 2026, Special Council meeting minutes as presented or amended.

That Council move into Statutory Public meeting at 6:41 p.m.

That Council enacts a By-law (see By-laws section of this agenda) to rezone portions of the severed lands from ‘Agricultural (A) Zone’ and 'Environmental Protection Lands' to the ‘Rural Residential Exception No. 58 (RR-58) Zone and the retained lands into the Agriculture Exception No. Thirty-Eight (A-38) Zone.

That Council move out Statutory Public Meeting at 6:44 p.m.

That Council endorse the Heritage Advisory Committee recommendation to prepare a formal Notice of Intention to Designate the 1880 Hops Barn (now located at the Codrington Community Centre) under Part IV of the Heritage Act; and, That Council direct Staff to post a Notice of Intention on the Municipality's website for a period of 30 days in accordance with the Notice requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act.

1. That Council approve minor revisions to the previously approved consent applications B06-2026 and B07-2026 that would permit an extension of depth to the two residential lots to be created; and 2.That Council consider the revisions to be minor in nature without need for additional notice or service.

That Council approve the revised Community Grants in Aid Policy (Policy FI 40), attached as Attachment 1, repealing and replacing Policy FI 40 as amended June 4, 2018, with the revised policy applying commencing with the next annual grant intake.

That Council approves the 2026 Tax Write-Off Report and authorizes staff to adjust the tax account as identified in this report.

That Council award Tender PW 2026-07 – Dundas Street Water Booster Station to Peak Construction Group Ltd. in the amount of $2,046,190.08, inclusive of a 10% contingency and the expensed portion of HST. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Hannah MacAusland x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Jeff Wheeldon x Councillor Anne Butwell x Councillor Bobbi Wright x 5 2 0 0 0

That Council receive the staff report regarding the requirement for a Drinking Water Quality Management System Representative, and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a multi-year agreement with Patricia Skopelianos for the purpose of providing Drinking Water Quality Management System Representative services.

That Council receive this report for information; and That Council approve an amendment to Procedural By-law No. 051-2024 to add a new section entitled Religious Observances as follows: Religious Observances No prayer, religious invocation, religious reading, or other religious observance shall be included as part of the proceedings of any Council, Committee of the Whole, Advisory Committee, Local Board, Special Council, Regular Council, or Inaugural Council Meeting.

That Council receive the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to Amend Procedural By-law No. 051-2024 Respecting Opening Ceremonies at Council and Committee Meetings

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to Appoint Members to the Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 Election.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Peak Construction Group Ltd. for Tender PW 2026-07 – Dundas Street Water Booster Station. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson x Councillor Hannah MacAusland (Moved By) x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Jeff Wheeldon (Seconded By) x Councillor Anne Butwell x Councillor Bobbi Wright x 5 2 0 0 0

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a By-Law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, to amend By-law No. 140-2002, as otherwise amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton as it applies to the lands located at 15064 Telephone Road, described as Part Lot 7, Concession 4, Municipality of Brighton.

That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a by-law to authorize delegated authority during the restricted acts period 2026 Municipal Election (Commonly known as Lame Duck).

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of the Municipality Brighton.

That Council receive for information the Letter from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism dated August 6, 2026 RE: Deadline for designating non-designated heritage properties on municipal heritage registers.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting held on August 20, 2026.

That the August 20, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 7:51 p.m.