Council

That the agenda be amended to move agenda item 5.2 from consent to staff reports/ discussion items after agenda item 12.4.2. Having achieved a 2/3 vote that vote was

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That Council enter closed session at 1:09 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  Proposed Property Acquistion - Ward 1 Pursuant to section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 1:34 p.m.

That Consent items 5.1 and 5.3 be approved as presented. 5.1 Information Memo - Property Sale Update for Various Properties - CS-24-139 That the Information Memo regarding the Property Sale Update for Various Properties be received as information. 5.3 Simcoe BIA - Board Membership - CAO-24-107 That the Information Memo regarding the be received as information; and That Council appoints the following individuals listed here, pursuant to the Municipal Act 2001, c 25, s. 204 (12) as Downtown Simcoe BIA Board members for the balance of the Municipal Term of Council:  Stephan Khalla  Morgan Xiola  Nathan Kolomaya And further that the following existing individuals listed here are confirmed Simcoe BIA member for to the end of this Term of Council subject to regular terms and conditions of their appointment:  Tiana Moe  Marianne Ward  Laura Downey  Clarence Burke  Kathy-Ann Judy Fearon  Councillor Doug Brunton  Councillor Adam Veri

That council receive the deputation as information.

That the following Communication Items be received as information:  Letter from Glen McNeil, Chair of Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus  Letter from Zee Hamid, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance  Letter from Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

That the Mayor be directed to follow up and reply to Minister Fraser's letter.

Whereas the County of Brant, Middlesex County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Norfolk County, Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Grey County, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, and Wellington County have successful utilized government funding to create and sustain local community transit through Southwest Community Transit; and Whereas 85,000 riders have utilized the Southwest Community Transit services in the first have of 2024 alone, demonstrating significant community reliance on these services; and Whereas the economic impact of this transit system is estimated to be $748,800,000 annually, largely due to its role in providing transportation to employment opportunities; and Whereas the current funding for this critical small urban and rural inter- community transit service is set to expire in March 2025, putting the sustainability of the service at risk: Therefore be it resolved that (your municipalities name here) council urges the provincial government to continue funding Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025 to ensure the ongoing viability of this essential service for small urban and rural Ontario Be it further resolved that this resolution be circulated to the County of Brant, Elgin County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Oxford County, Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc, Town of Tillsonburg, Municipality of East Zorra Tavistock, Perth County, City of Stratford, Municipality of Lambton Shores, Wellingt

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 2024  Council Workshop Minutes - September 24, 2024

That the minutes from the October 9, 2024 Council-in-Committee meeting be approved as presented.  Council-In-Committee October 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes

That the following Reports of Advisory Committees and Local Boards be received for information:  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2024  Norfolk County Public Library Board Minutes - August 28, 2024  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 25, 2024  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2024  LPRCA Hearing Board Meeting Minutes - September 4, 2024  LPRCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - September 4, 2024

That Report CS-24-104, Request for Closure and Conveyance of Bay Street, Plan 436, now Livery Lane; Norfolk County, be received as information; and That Bay Street, Plan 436, now Livery Lane; Norfolk County, as set out in the report, be declared surplus to municipal needs, approved for closure and conveyance to 2610276 Ontario Inc., at a valuation to be negotiated and staff return to Council; and That the property owner be responsible for all costs associated with the process for closure and conveyance of Bay Street, now Livery Lane, as set out in the report, including but not limited to, all relevant surveying costs, title searching costs, appraisal costs, advertising costs and all document registration costs; and Further that the net proceeds from the sale of the subject property be recorded as revenue in the current year’s operating budget, with the net proceeds to be transferred to the Land Reserve.

That Report CS 24-076, Proposed Closure and Conveyance of Bay Street, Plan 436, Now Livery Lane; Norfolk County be received as information; and Further that any comments received as part of the Public Hearings Committee meeting, in addition to those already received, be considered in a future recommendation staff report.

That application 28CDPL2024062, affecting the lands described as 436 Front Road, Norfolk County, to establish a vacant land condominium comprised of 40 units of resort-oriented farm dwellings, horse ranch, provision for tourist cabins, a saloon and farm uses, be approved, as shown in Attachment A with the conditions identified in Attachment B to Report CD-24-135; and Further that no public input received for this application and therefore was not considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24-135.

That application ZNPL2020244 affecting the lands described as Lot 1, Block 68, Lot 1, Block 68A, Lots 1 to 11, Block 69, Part Kars Street, Part Metcalfe Street North, Plan 182, Urban Area of Simcoe, Norfolk County to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z- 2014 from Urban Residential Type 6 (R6) with a Holding (H) and Special Provision 14.664 and Special Provision 14.713 to Urban Residential Type 6 (R6) with a Holding and a new Special Provision for 14.1061, be approved, as presented in Report CD-24-115; and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24- 115.

That Staff Report CD 24-132 Re: Ride Norfolk On-Demand Software Extension be received for information; and That Council approve a single source extension for the Ride Norfolk On- Demand Software with Blaise Transit; and That Council authorizes a single source supply as outlined in Norfolk County Purchasing Policy CS-02, Section 4.8.4 with Blaise Transit for a twelve (12) month term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 to provide a Transportation on Demand (ToD) Software Platform which shall include a public user Customer-facing mobile application, an Operator-facing Application, an Administrative Dashboard, and an integrated Reporting System to optimize the County’s public transportation services; and That Community Development in collaboration with Purchasing will develop and issue a competitive bid to market prior to the end of the single source extension to ensure the continuity of services for January 1, 2026; and Further that Council authorizes the Director, Strategic Innovation- Economic Development and the Public Transportation and Business Development Coordinator to negotiate an agreement with Blaise Transit for the provision of an On-Demand transit software solution for the 2025 calendar year.

That staff report EIS-24-080 be received as information; and That Council provide direction on Option 2 to handle the Simcoe BIA public space garbage containers until the new curbside waste collection contract begins in September 2026.

That By-Laws 2024-96 to 2024-99, consecutively and 2024-102 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council:  By-Law 2024-96 - Authorize Governance Policy - Timing of Development Charge Calculation  By-Law 2024-97 - Authorize Government Policy - Development Charge Installment for the purposes of Section 26.1  By-Law 2024-98 - Authorize Governance Policy - Front end of Financing Agreements (Development Charges)  By-Law 2024-99 - Consolidated Rate of Speed Bylaw  By-Law 2024-102 - Regulate Parking

Councillor Columbus declared a conflict of interest with agenda item 13.6. He abstained from the discussion and did not vote. That By-Laws 2024-103 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council:  By-Law 2024-103 - Amend the Assessment Schedules based on Actual costs incurred for construction various drains

That By-Laws 2024-106 to 2024-107 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council:  By-Law 2024-106 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Lot 1, Block 68, Lot 1, Block 68A, Lots 1 to 11. Block 69, Part Kars Street, Part Metcalfe Street North, Plan 182, Urban Area of Simcoe, Norfolk County  By-Law 2024-107 - Delegate Authority to Approve Property Tax Apportionments

Whereas Norfolk County is currently facing a challenging financial position and a significant infrastructure gap. Whereas members of the public do not have one comprehensive documents to reference outlining the historical financial position of Norfolk County Whereas to better inform both Council and the public about the factors that have contributed to this situation, it is essential to compile a comprehensive historical report on the County’s financials. This report will provide valuable context, highlight trends, and identify key policy decisions that have influenced our current financial standing. THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED THAT Norfolk County Council directs staff to prepare a report on the County’s historical financials, including a high- level summary that provides an overview of the following: 1. The status of reserves over time, including growth, depletion, and annual balances; 2. Annual tax increases 3. Annual debt levels 4. Annual operating and capital budgets 5. Annual actual operating and capital expenditures 6. Annual contributions to reserves 7. The County’s investments, including how they have been allocated and any returns or losses; 8. Investments spent within the community and their impact; 9. Analysis of spending habits, including any notable trends or shifts; 10. Policy improvements made in response to financial challenges; 11. The County’s current financial position, including debt levels, revenue sources, and expenditures; AND THAT the report include an exp

That council enter into closed session at 3:32 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  Contracted Service Update Pursuant to section 239 (2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council reconvene in open session at 4:45 p.m.

That the closed session items be received as information and that council provided direction to staff:  Contracted Service Update  Property Update - Ward 3  County Owned Land Update - Ward 6  Insurance Update  Ontario Ombudsman Preliminary Report

That By-Law 2024-108 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 16th day of October 2024 be approved

That Council be adjourned at 4:46 pm.