The Norfolk County Record

Council

July 16, 2024

Who was there

Present (9): Brunton, Columbus, Duthie, Kim Huffman, Amy Martin, Tom Masschaele, C. Van Paassen, L. Vandendriessche, A. Veri

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 (21 motions)

19 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That the following Consent items be received as information: 5.1 Information Memo - Update on Completion of Various Title Transfers - CS-24-103 That the Information Memo regarding Update on Completion of Various Title Transfers be received as information. 5.2 Information Memo - County Land Review Project - Property Sale Update - CS-24-105 That the Information Memo regarding the County Land Review Project – Property Sale Update be received as information. 5.3 Ride Norfolk On-Demand Service Continuation, CD-24-094 That Report CD-24-094 be received as information; AND THAT continuation of Ride Norfolk on-demand service for 2025 and 2026 be approved. AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the CAO and/or the Treasurer to enter into a contribution agreement between The Corporation of Norfolk County and The Rural Transit Solutions Fund for the accessible transit project. 5.4 Simcoe BIA - Resignations - CAO-24-073 That the Information Memo regarding the Simcoe Business Improvement Area (BIA) Resignations be received as information; and That Council accepts the resignations of Lyndsey Ross and Brian Jones.
Moved by Councillor Brunton, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That council receive the deputation as information.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That the following Communication items be received as information:  AMO Advocacy on Homelessness Encampments  Letter from the Honourable Trevor Jones, Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response re: Engagement on Proposed Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act  Letter from Bernie Derible, Deputy Minister and Commissioner of Emergency Management re: Engagement on Proposed Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act  Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Planning Act and Development Charges Act Regulations related to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185)
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That the following Communication item be received as information:  Ombudsman's 2023-2024 Annual Report
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2024  Special Council Meeting Minutes - July 3, 2024
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the minutes from the July 3, 2024 Public Hearing Committee meeting be approved as presented.  Public Hearing Committee Meeting Minutes - July 3, 2024
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That the minutes from the July 9, 2024 Council-in-Committee meeting be approved as presented.  Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - July 9, 2024
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Veri
Carried
That the following Reports of Advisory Committees and Local Boards be received for information:  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - May 29, 2024  Long Point Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - June 5, 2024  Long Point Conservation Authority Hearing Board Meeting Minutes - June 5, 2024  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2024  Norfolk Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2024  Norfolk Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes - July 8, 2024
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the deputation be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That application ZNPL2020144, affecting the lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 9, Urban Area of Waterford, Norfolk County, further described in PIN 502860315 (LT), to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Development (D) zone to Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) and Open Space (OS) zone with a Special Provision 14.1057, BE APPROVED, as shown in Attachment C to Report CD-23-107; AND THAT application 28TPL2020142 affecting the lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 9, Urban Area of Waterford, Norfolk County, further described in PIN 502860315 (LT), for draft plan of subdivision as shown in Attachment A, BE APPROVED in accordance with Attachment B - Conditions for Draft Plan of Subdivision; and AND FURTHER THAT all public input received for this application be considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD- 23-107.
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Defeated
That CD-23-107 be received for information; That application ZNPL2020144, affecting the lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 9, Urban Area of Waterford, Norfolk County, further described in PIN 502860315 (LT), to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Development (D) zone to Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) and Open Space (OS) zone with a Special Provision 14.1057, BE REFUSED. AND THAT application 28TPL2020142 affecting the lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 9, Urban Area of Waterford, Norfolk County, further described in PIN 502860315 (LT), for draft plan of subdivision as shown in Attachment A, BE REFUSED; and AND FURTHER THAT all public input received for this application be considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD- 23-107.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried Unanimously
That application RTPL2024020 by ROGERS COMMUNICATION INC., affecting the lands described as 3474 Teeterville Road receive a recommendation of NOT SUPPORT; and That all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24-095; and Further that Policy DSC-06: Communication Tower – Protocol for Submission of Application, Clause 9 be amended to include the following: 9. Based on the public and technical circulation comments, and professional planning analysis, a memo recommending “support” or “not support” of the proposal shall be prepared and signed by the Director of Planning. This shall be sent to the proponent and Industry Canada as applicable. The Director of Planning, in consultation with the General Manager and Ward Councillor, may determine that a report to Council is necessary prior to providing a response to the proponent and Industry Canada. The report will be taken to Council-In-Committee, and a public notice will be sent to every landowner within 120 m (394 ft) or 3 times the height of the proposed tower, whichever is greatest – measured from the property lines, at least 2 weeks in advance of the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Veri
Carried
That staff report CD-24-015 be
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Referred
That the Information Memo regarding Integrity Commissioner Reports - Update be received as information, and That Integrity Commissioner Report 2024-01 be received as information and that no further action be taken, and That Integrity Commissioner Report 2024-02 be received as information and that no further action be taken, and That Integrity Commissioner Report 2024-03 be received as information only, as no breach of the code of conduct was found, and the Integrity Commissioner dismissed the complaint, and That Integrity Commissioner Report 2024-04 be received as information and that no further action be taken.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That the following By-Laws be approved and signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate seal:  By-Law 2024-68 - Designate Specific Community Safety Zone  By-Law 2024-71 - Authorize Agreement for the Transfer of Canada Community-Building Funds  By-Law 2024-72 - Amend Bylaw for the Licensing, Regulating and Governing of certain business within Norfolk County  By-Law 2024-73 - Amend By-Law 2019-58 to provide temporary closure of streets and parking restrictions in Port Dover for Friday the 13th Festivities.  By-Law 2024-76 - Authorize the civil marriage solemnization service in Norfolk County
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be amended to add a closed session item. Having achieved a 2/3 vote the motion was
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That council enter closed session at 3:21 p.m. to discuss an item pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.  CAO verbal update potential litigation
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That Council reconvene in open session at 4:11 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That By-Law 2024-77 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 July 2024 be approved  By-Law 2024-77 - Confirm the Proceedings of Regular Council - July 16, 2024
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That Council be adjourned at 4:15 pm.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried

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