Council-in-Committee

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the following resolutions be approved on Consent: 4.1 Information Memo - Lease Update 1084 Bay Street, Port Rowan - CS-24-049 Recommendation: That the Information Memo regarding Update of Site Lease at 1084 Bay Street, Port Rowan be received as information. 4.2 Special Event 2024-09 - Port Dover Jeep Invasion - CS-24-060 Recommendation: That the Information Memo regarding the Special Event 2024-09 Port Dover Jeep Invasion Temporary Road Closure 2024 be received as information. 4.3 2023 Building Code Financial Statement, CS-24-056 Recommendation: That Report CS-24-056 2023 Building Code Financial Statement be received as information. 4.4 Public Requests – Speed Zone Reductions, EIS-24-024 Recommendation: That Report EIS 24-024 Public requests – Speed Zone Reductions be received as information; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 60 km/h speed zone on Forestry Farm Road from 160 meters to 380 meters south of 10th Concession Road to 130 meters to 370 meters north of Charlotteville Road 8; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 60 km/h speed zone on McDowell Road East from 700 meters west of Charlotteville West 1/4 Line 600 meters east of Charlotteville West 1/4 Line; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 60 km/h speed zone on Concession 14 Townsend from 560 meters west of Cockshutt Road to 1060 meters west of Cockshutt Road; and That Norfolk C

That the Deputation by Brooke Martin regarding the Norfolk Food Forest be received as information.

That the Deputation by Brent Stefan regarding the Delhi Dog Park be received as information.

That the deputation by John Hagerman regarding the Sale of Hawtrey Road Woodlot be received as information.

That the deputation by Matt Palermo regarding Land Rezoning Lasalle Street, Port Dover be received as information.

That the deputation by Meg Palermo regarding Percy Ryerse Park be received as information.

That the presentation by Chris Sidlar and Mackenzie Riggin of LEA Consulting regarding the Comprehensive Parking Study be received as information.

That the Letter from the Hon. Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding Helpful Resources for the Provincial Day of Action on Litter (May 14, 2024) be received as information.

That Staff Report HSS-24-012 HNHC Updated Regeneration Strategy be received as information; and Further that Council prioritizes affordable housing and approves the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation updated strategy for regeneration, including the sale of assets, renovation of assets, and new capital projects, to maintain and improve the provision of community housing in Norfolk County, as detailed in the report and presentation; and Further that Council approves the General Manager of Health and Social Services, acting as the Consolidated Municipal Services Manager for housing and homeless prevention, to provide consent to the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation to complete the following actions with regards to the HNHC Updated Regeneration Strategy: 1. Sale of current semi-detached homes in Delhi and/or Simcoe, to maximum of twenty-four (24) units between 2024-2028, to assist in funding the Delhi New Development and 219 Regent Redevelopment capital projects of mixed-income affordable housing. 2. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing notification of such sales, and provision of reasoning for pause on current rent-geared-to- income (RGI) service level, in anticipation of expansion and portfolio enhancement. 3. Demolition of two (2) existing units on Gibraltar Street in Delhi, preparation of land, and initiation of capital project Delhi New Development engineering and RFP preparation in 2024. The cost of this portion of the project will be recovered from the HNHC sol

That the following Community Grant Selection Committee recommendations for the 2024 Norfolk Community Grants be approved:  Haldimand-Norfolk Reach (Child Nutrition Network) - $3000  South Coast Community Caring for Cancer -$2500  G.I.R.L.S Power Camp- $5000  Long Point Biosphere Reserve Foundation - $3200  The Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival- $3000  PRIDE Haldimand Norfolk- $5000  Front Door Ministry – St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church - $2300; and Further that the minor update to Policy MC-05-Norfolk Community Grant Policy as attached to Report CD-24-036 be approved.

That staff report EIS 24-020 Report for Authorization – D7806 Mutual Agreement Drain - Cedar Drive, Turkey Point be received as information; and That Council provide authorization and direct the CAO to sign the Mutual Agreement Drain, as presented; and Further That Council direct staff to Register the Mutual Drain Agreement on title to the participating lands, and to construct the Drain with cost recovery as outlined within the agreement.

That Report EIS-24-027 Delhi High School Pedestrian Cross Over be received as information; and That Staff be directed to initiate the procurement process for the Engineering, Design and Construction of a Mid-Block Pedestrian Signal as an upgrade to the existing Pedestrian Cross Over; and Further that the Approved Capital Budget be amended to add an allocation of $150,000 for the installation of the Mid-Block Pedestrian Signal in Delhi, to be funded from the New/Incremental Capital Reserve.

That staff report EIS 24-011, Drainage Act Reports and Transitions, be received as information; and That Council accept the engineers Drainage Act section 40 report for the Angling Road Drain and proceed with the necessary notifications and process to close the project; and That Council accept the engineers Drainage Act section 40 report for the Nanticoke Creek Petition and proceed with the necessary notifications and process to close the project; and That Council accept the engineers Drainage Act section 40 report for the McClung Drain and proceed with the necessary notifications and process to close the project; and That Council accept the engineers transition letter for the Kozack Petition and appoint Ray Dobbin Engineering Limited under the Drainage Act Section 4 to examine the area requiring drainage and prepare a report; and That Council accept the engineers transition letter for the Dewitt Drain and appoint Ray Dobbin Engineering Limited under the Drainage Act Section 4 and 78 to prepare the necessary report for the Drain; and That Council accept the engineers transition letter for the VanLoon Drain and appoint Headway Engineering under the Drainage Act Section 4 and 78 in response to the petitions and needs for improvement to the drainage system; and That Council accept the engineer’s letter for the Grzech Drain and close the project; and Further that after the appropriate appeal periods a levy by-law be adopted to collect applicable assessments.

That staff report EIS 24-019 Report to hire an Engineer under the Drainage Act, PF Potters Drain – Request for Improvement be received as information; and That Council accept the Request for Improvements signed by various owners within the PF Potter Drainage Watershed; and Further That Council appoints the firm of Spriet Associates Limited in accordance with Drainage Engineering Services Roster under Section 78 of the Drainage Act.

That Report OPS-23-026 regarding the proposed Public Tree Maintenance By-law be received as information.

That report CS-24-030, County Lands Review, be

That report CS-24-030, County Lands Review, be received for information; and That item I be addressed first.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: I. Portion of 20 La Salle St (Port Dover) - PROCEED with rezoning process to R-1 Zone for potential of 3 residential lots (Option C) with remainder retained as open space (park) zone

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: A. Portion of 2070 Main St (Walsingham) - PROCEED with Geotechnical Report, zoning work and surplus disposition process

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: B. 19 Kenneth Ave (Woodhouse) Roll #33705014900 - PROCEED with surplus disposition process

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: C. 17 Kenneth Ave (Woodhouse) Roll #33705015200 - PROCEED with surplus disposition process D. Kenneth Ave (Woodhouse) Block A Roll #33705014700 - PROCEED with surplus disposition process

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: E. Sovereen St (Delhi) Roll #49200625500 - PROCEED with surplus disposition process F. Sovereen St (Delhi) Roll #49200622510 - PROCEED with surplus disposition process

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: G. Portion of St. Elizabeth Cres. (Courtland) Roll #54102052200 – PROCEED with change to mutual agreement drain and surplus disposition process

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: H. 197 Queen St (St. Williams) - PROCEED with surplus disposition process.

That Item J, respecting a Portion of 39 Lingwood Dr (Waterford) - PROCEED with rezoning process to R-2 Zone for 1 single or semi- detached dwelling (Option B) with remainder retained as open space (park) zone be

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: J. Portion of Warren Rd (Simcoe) Roll #40100228300 - PROCEED with rezoning process to R1 Zone for 1 single detached dwelling

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: K. Hawtrey Rd (Delhi) Roll #49404007320 – PROCEED with surplus disposition process

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: L. 15 Firefighters Lane (Vittoria) – PROCEED with surplus disposition process “as-is”

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: M. 14 Oakes Blvd (Vittoria) – PROCEED with rezoning process to RH Zone

That the following actions be taken with respect to the next steps for each County-owned property: N. Portion of West Church Street property (Roll # 33503002500) and portion of West Church Street road allowance (adjacent to Roll # 33503002500) - RETAIN as part of the County road right-of-way.

Subject to any future disposition process of County-owned property, that a portion of the proceeds be reinvested in park/public space areas of the neighbourhood that the parcel of land is located in.

That Staff Report CS 24-051, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending March 19, 2024, be received as information; and That the General Manager, Operations be authorized to execute a contract with Mohawk Ford Sales (1996) Limited for Request for Tender OPS-FLT-24-03 Supply and Delivery of Eight (8) New 4x4 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Trucks in the amount of $482,288 (excluding HST); and That the Director, Engineering be authorized to execute a contract with WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. for Invitational Request for Tender EIS- ENG-24-79 Engineering Services for the Reconstruction of Leamon and West Church Street, Waterford in the amount of $312,030 (excluding HST); and That the General Manager, Environmental and Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute a contract with Walker Construction Limited for Request for Tender EIS-ENG-24-33 Surface Treatment Program 2024 in the amount of $2,486,506 (excluding HST); and That the Approved Capital Budget be amended to reflect all required adjustments to the 2024 Surface Treatment Program as identified in Table 1 of this report; and That the Fire Chief, Fire Department be authorized to execute a contract with Rib Pro Inc. for Request for Tender CAO-FD-24-02 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) New Water Rescue Boats & Two (2) New Trailers in the amount of $96,616 (excluding HST); and Further that the Approved Capital Budget associated with Request for Tender CAO-FD-24-02 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) New Water Rescue Boats & Two (2) New Trail

THAT Report CS-24-016, 2024 Tax Policy, be received as information; and THAT the 2024 Tax Ratios be set at: Residential1.0000 Multi-Residential1.6929 New-Multi-Residential1.0000 Commercial1.6929 Industrial1.6929 Pipeline1.4894 Farmland0.2300 Managed Forest0.2500; and THAT Norfolk County adopts both of the optional subclasses for small- scale on farm business for commercial and industrial subclasses; and THAT the municipal tax rate reduction be set at 75% for the prescribed tax subclasses for small-scale on-farm business in 2024; and THAT Norfolk County continue to apply a municipal tax rate reduction in 2024 of 33% to commercial and industrial properties in vacant land or excess land prescribed tax classes; and THAT the 2024 Final Tax Levy be due and payable in two installments, on August 30, 2024 and October 31, 2024; THAT on the first day of default a penalty of 1.25% shall be added and further interest of 1.25% shall be added on the first day of each calendar month thereafter in which default continues; and THAT the 2024 tax rates resulting from the above tax policy decisions form a schedule to the 2024 Tax Policy By-Law; and FURTHER THAT a 2024 Tax Policy By-Law be passed to give effect to the above.

That Council-in-Committee enter closed session at 6:22 p.m., pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, section 239(2)(c) and (e) to discuss matters pertaining to:  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That Council-in-Committee hereby adjourn at 7:11 p.m.