Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (24 motions)
20 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda be approved with the following amendments: The following items have been moved on the agenda: Item 5.1 – Staff are requesting that the consent item be moved to after the closed session The following items have been added to the agenda: Item 6.3 – Deputation from Maneesh Poddar regarding agenda Item 11.2.1 Items 10.4 – 10.6 – Norfolk County Public Library Board Minutes of November 23, 2022, November 2, 2022 and September 28, 2022 were added Agenda Item 11.2.1 – Attachment F was added – Applicant Key Discussion Points Item 11.6.1 – Temporary Encroachments for Outdoor Patios, Follow-up Information Memo was added Item 11.6.2 – Parking Pilot Project Extension –Follow-up Information memo was added The following items be removed from the agenda: Item 6.1 – Deputation from Della Ross Regarding Agenda Item 11.2.3 was added to the addendum and is now being removed as requested by the applicant Item 6.2 – Deputation from Rachel Neiser Re: Agenda Item 11.2.3 was added to the addendum and is now being removed as requested by the applicant Item 11.2.3 – MHBC Planning is requesting referral of the development applications from today’s agenda to the April Council meeting, as a result by-law 12.4 will be pulled as well Item 11.2.4 and Item 11.5.1 – GDVallee Consulting is requesting referral of the development application and the request for the road closure from today’s agenda to the April Council Meeting, as a result By-laws 12.1 and 12.3 will be pulled as
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
THAT the following Communications Items be received as information: 7.1 Downtown Simcoe Business Improvement Area Minutes - January 13, 2023 7.2 Downtown Simcoe Business Improvement Area Minutes - February 10, 2023 7.3 Delhi Business Improvement Area Minutes - February 2, 2023 7.4 Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes - February 1, 2023 7.5 Correspondence from the Honourable Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation Re: ROMA Conference
Moved by Councillor Brunton, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That the following Council minutes be approved as presented: 8.1 Council Minutes - February 22, 2023 (Open and Closed) 8.2 Special Council Minutes - February 27, 2023 (Open)
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
THAT the Closed minutes from the February 27th, 2023 Special Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the March 21st Council-in-Committee closed minutes, minus 3.2, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Brunton, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
THAT the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented: 9.1 Public Hearing Committee Minutes - March 7, 2023 9.2 Council-in-Committee Minutes - March 21, 2023
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the following Reports of Advisory Committees be received for information: 10.1 Health and Social Services Advisory Committee - January 9, 2023 10.2 Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes - February 27, 2023 10.3 Norfolk County Public Library Board Minutes - February 22, 2023 10.4 Norfolk County Public Library Board Minutes - November 23, 2022 10.5 Norfolk County Public Library Board Minutes - November 2, 2022 10.6 Norfolk County Public Library Board Minutes - September 28, 2022
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT application ZNPL2022349, affecting the lands described as Concession 1 South of Talbot Road, Part Lot 25, Urban Area of Courtland, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By- Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural (A) to Hamlet Residential (RH) with a site-specific provision BE APPROVED, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD-23-013; AND THAT the draft plan of subdivision application 28TPL2022350 affecting the lands described as Concession 1 South of Talbot Road, Part Lot 25, Urban Area of Courtland, Norfolk County BE APPROVED with conditions as attached as Appendix E to Report CD-23-013; AND FURTHER THAT all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
THAT application 28TPL2022267, affecting the lands described as Parts of Block 32, Plan 19B; Urban Area of Waterford, Norfolk County, further described in PINs 50278-0524 (LT), 50278-0523 (LT), 50278-0130 (LT) and 50278-0129 (LT), to permit a draft plan of subdivision of 23 single-detached residential lots, 2 blocks of 15 bungalow towns and 6 blocks of 30 two-storey towns, with a storm water management block, BE APPROVED, with the conditions as shown in Attachment A and B to Report; AND FURTHER THAT all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
THAT Development Application 28TPL2022267 – Charles Street Subdivision, Waterford, CD-23-022 be
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Referred
THAT Development Application OPNPL2022333 & ZNPL2022335 – 260 West Church Street, Waterford, CD-23-018 be
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Referred
THAT Request for Closure and Conveyance of the Unopened Portion of McCool Street, Plan 97B, Waterford, CS-23-055 be
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Veri
Referred
THAT the Information Memo regarding Temporary Encroachments for Outdoor Patios, CAO-23-057 be received as information; AND THAT Staff Report CAO 23-039 Re: Temporary Encroachments for Outdoor Patios be received for information; AND THAT the revised Policy Re: Temporary Encroachments for Outdoor Patios (Attachment 1) including Form FO-87 (Attachment 2) be approved as presented; AND THAT in support of ongoing economic recovery within the sit- down food & beverage retail industry, that the patio price per square metre per day rental rate and the one-time application user fees be offset in 2023 through funding available via the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund; AND THAT Council exempt new temporary patio applications received in 2023 from public notification requirements outlined in the Temporary Encroachments for Outdoor Patios Policy; AND FURTHER THAT staff review the following matters and bring back any further amendments to the Temporary Encroachments for Outdoor Patios Policy (CAO-22) by June 20, 2023 Council: Ability to apply for a temporary encroachment for outdoor patio outside of the Central Business District in consultation with the Ward Councillor (and subject to the public notification process) Amplified music permitted until a certain time frame (e.g., 10pm) Review of safety concerns related to patio umbrellas Impact of patios occupying dedicated public parking spaces
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
THAT Staff Report CAO 23-056 Re: Paid Parking Pilot Project Extension Follow-up to CAO 23-046 and that Staff Report CAO 23- 046 be received for information; AND THAT Council approve extension of a temporary seasonal paid parking program to be implemented in Long Point, Port Dover and Turkey Point from June 15 to September 5, 2023 as follows: Seasonal Parking Pilot Project Duration: June 15 to September 5, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily Rate: $4/hour Zones: As outlined in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 Resident permits available to Norfolk County residents at a cost of $35/permit for the 2023 season, with a reduced rate for additional passes per property of $20/permit. · Permits will have a 4-hour time limit per day · Permits will be issued based on proof of vehicle registration showing a verified Norfolk County address or individuals listed as owners on a Norfolk County property tax notice. The Pilot Project will include an enhanced communications strategy, improved signage and parking space markings, the purchase of additional pay stations, a data analytics report and an additional By-law Enforcement Summer Student to be funded from the paid parking revenues. Additional signage erected directing traffic to the County paid parking and public parking lots in Port Dover AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to implement the seasonal paid parking zones in Long Point, Port Dover and Turkey Point as identified in Attachments 1, 2 and 3; AND THAT Counc
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
THAT staff report back to Council with information on short and long-term parking objectives in the lake-front communities of Long Point, Port Dover and Turkey Point including associated costs; AND THAT staff research community benefits that will encourage active transportation in the paid parking areas and other amenities such as the installation of bike racks, water drinking fountains, foot washing stations and parking space/lot enhancements including a cost-benefit analysis and future budget implications of the proposed benefits; AND THAT a report be brought back to Council prior to the end of Q1 of 2024 after the financial results from the pilot project are finalized which will include the noted review as well an evaluation of both the 2022 and 2023 paid parking pilot projects; AND FURTHER that staff work to bring this report in parallel with the comprehensive County-wide parking study.
Moved by Mayor Martin, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT Staff Report CAO 23-045 Re: 2022 Paid Parking Pilot Project Revenue Allocation be received for information; AND THAT as the pilot project has been extended an additional season, that Council defer allocation of the net revenues of the paid parking pilot project to be determined after completion; AND FURTHER THAT staff bring back a report with respect to 2022/2023 paid parking pilot project revenue allocations prior to the end of Q1 of 2024.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal: 12.3 By-law 9-Z-2023 Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Part Lot 25, Middleton Concession 1, South of Talbot Road, Norfolk County, municipally known as 17 Highway Crescent, Courtland. 12.5 By-law 2023-25 Being a By-Law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers 12.6 By-law 2023-26 Being a By-law Appoint a Deputy Clerk for Norfolk County and to Provide for the Duties Thereof 12.7 By-law 2023-27 Being a By-law to Appoint an Acting County Clerk for Norfolk County and to Provide for the Duties Thereof 12.8 By-law 2023-28 Being a By-Law to Designate Lands Within Lots 1 to 6, Plan 37M-97; Norfolk County in the Name of 1498745 Ontario Ltd. subdivision, Exempt From Part Lot Control. 12.9 By-law 2023-29 Being a By-law to amend the assessment schedules based on actual costs incurred for constructing various drains
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
THAT Norfolk County and Execulink Telecom enter into an agreement for the installation of a free open WiFi connection at the Turkey Point Pavilion; and, AND THAT Norfolk County agree to install appropriate signage acknowledging the complimentary WiFi connection; and further; AND FURTER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That Council enter into closed session at 3:25 PM pursuant to Section 239 (2) the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matters pertain to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and (d) labour relations or employee negotiations to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
THAT Council reconvene in open session at 5:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
THAT staff be directed to proceed as outlined in confidential report OPS- 23-C03.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
THAT the Information Memo regarding the Nominations – Simcoe BIA Board of Management be received as information; AND THAT the appointment of Simcoe BIA members be
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Deferred
THAT By-law 2023-21 Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 28th Day of March 2023 be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and be affixed with the Corporate Seal
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
THAT Council be adjourned at 5:27 pm.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Duthie