Council

That the agenda be amended to include the following changes/ additions:  To add a deputation from Andrew Schneider Re: Municipal Accommodation Tax  To remove the deputation from Chris Gill Re: Municipal Accommodation Tax  To remove staff report Agenda Item 12.2.2 Re: Woodway Trails Subdivision, Simcoe as per applicant/ agents request  To remove the deputation from Ben Jones, LIV Communities Re: Woodway Trails Subdivision, Simcoe Having received 2/3 majority that motion was

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That the following Consent items be approved as presented: 5.1 Property Sales and Acquisitions Update - CDS-26-008 That the Information Memo regarding Property Sales and Acquisitions Update be received as information. 5.2 Information Memo - Strong Mayor Boundary Expansions - CDS-26- 039 That the Information Memo regarding the mayoral direction for urban boundary expansions in Courtland and Waterford be received as information. 5.3 Simcoe BIA - Request for Additional Board Member - CS-26-035 That the Information Memo regarding the Simcoe Business Improvement Area (BIA) request for an additional Board Member be received as information, and That, pending approval of an amendment to By-law 2023-68, Being a by- law to establish the Simcoe Business Improvement Area Board of Management be amended to allow for up to three (3) directors appointed directly by Council, that, Council appoint Ward 5 Councillor Duthie to the Simcoe BIA.

That the deputations from Kirby Shieck, Gary De Bock, and Andrew Schneider be received as information.

That the deputation be received as information.

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2026

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Public Hearing Committee Meeting- February 3, 2026  Budget Committee Meeting - January 21, 2026  Council-In-Committee Meeting – February 10, 2026, excluding Agenda Item: 6.1.1 urbanMetrics Report - Municipal Accommodation Tax, CAO-26-003

That Council approves a 4% MAT in principle, on a 50/50 split as outlined in the legislation. And that staff not initiate any collections of funds until the Municipal Development Corporation has been established with a governance structure that includes members from the Tourism sector as set out in the Terms of Reference. And further that Staff brining a report back to Council a detailed business case including, proposed annual budget, including Staffing implications, for the eligible tourism entity in the form of a Municipal Development Corporation. And further that short-term rental policy be created and approved by council, so collection is equal across the sector. And further that no dollars be spent until such time as a full priorities list be established and community consultation has occurred on identifying priorities to fund.

That Staff bring a report back to Council regarding the potential implementation of a Short-Term Rental By-Law including projected all Staffing/Budget impacts. And Further That Staff bring a report back to Council a detailed business case including, proposed annual budget, including Staffing implications, for the eligible tourism entity in the form of a Municipal Development Corporation. And Further That Report CAO-26-003, Municipal Accommodation Tax implementation, be

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Grand Erie Board of Health Meeting Minutes - December 17, 2025  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2026  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2025  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 27, 2025  Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 24, 2025  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - July 10, 2025  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2026  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 17, 2025  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 17, 2025  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - November 12, 2025  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2025  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - January 14, 2026

That municipally initiated applications OPNPL2025389 and ZNPL2025390 for the reversion of urban residential lands in Waterford be approved.

That the Information Memo regarding the 2025 Municipal Study Results be received as information.

That By-Law 2024-91 - Being a By-Law to provide for drainage works in The Corporation of Norfolk County for the Ronson Municipal Drain - McCool Petition Drain be read a third and final time.

That By-Laws 2026-07, 2026-10, 2026-12 to 2026-14 consecutively and 2026-17 to 2026-19 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2026-07 - Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.  By-Law 2026-10 - Being a By-law to Stop up, Close and Convey Part Road Allowance Between Lots 6 & 7, Concession 9, Townsend, Norfolk County, and being Parts 1 & 2 on Plan 37R-11878 (Part of PIN 50283- 0288(LT)).  By-Law 2026-12 - Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment Number 171 to the Norfolk County Official Plan in respect of lands described as PT LOT 7 to 8 CON 7; PT LOT 7 to 9 CON 8; PT LOT 5 to 6 CON 9, Township of Townsend, Norfolk County  By-Law 2026-13 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property legally known as PT LOT 7 to 8 CON 7; PT LOT 7 to 9 CON 8; PT LOT 5 to 6 CON 9 Township of Townsend, Norfolk County  By-Law 2026-14 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Nathan Leslie James Cashman and Melanie Marie Kleebaum Re: North Road Langton  By-Law 2026-17 - Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2023-68 to establish the Simcoe Business Improvement Area Board of Management  By-Law 2026-18 - Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 2023-22, being a by-law to authorize delegating power and authority related to litigation matters to the Chief Administrative Officer  By-Law 2026-19 - Being a By-Law to authorize the Governance Policy - Ice Allocation

That By-Laws 2026-15-SMP and 2026-16SMP be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  14.1 By-Law 2026-15-SMP - Being a By-Law to Adopt Amendment Number 173 to the Norfolk County Official Plan in respect of lands described as MID CON 1 STR PT LOT 28 and MID CON 1 STR PT LOT 29 in the Name of Sandra Lee Kloepfer  14.2 By-Law 2026-16-SMP - Being a By-Law to Adopt Amendment Number 174 to the Norfolk County Official Plan in respect of lands described as TWN CON 9 PT LOT 7 AND RP 37R10531 PART 1 in the Name of 1000228650 ONTARIO INC.

That Council enter closed session at 3:31 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, as the subject matter pertains: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That Council reconvene in open session at 5:16 p.m.

That By-Law 2026-21 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 24th day of February 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-law 2026-21 - Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 24th Day of February, 2026

That Council be adjourned at 5:17 pm.