Council

That Council waive the procedural By-Law to allow a member of the media to capture images of today’s council meeting.

That the agenda be amended to add in an additional late closed item:  Verbal Legal Update on Litigation Pursuant to section 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and approved. Having achieved a 2/3 vote that vote was

That the following Consent items be approved as presented:  Information Memo - County Land Review Project - Property Sale Update - Harbour Street, Port Dover - CS-24-164 That the Information Memo regarding the County Land Review Project – Property Sale Update be received as information.  Repealing and Replacing ByLaw 2024-43 - CS-24-171 That the Information Memo regarding Repealing & Replacing By-Law 2024-43 be received as information.

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - October 16,2024  Special Council Meeting Minutes - October 31, 2024

That the following minutes from the Committee of the Whole be approved:  Public Hearing Committee Minutes - October 2, 2024  Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2024  Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - October 31 2024  Public Hearing Committee Minutes - November 5, 2024  Council-in-Committee November 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2024  Norfolk County Public Library Board September 23, 2024 Minutes  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 18, 2024  Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 11, 2024  LPRCA Hearing Board Meeting October 2, 2024 - Minutes  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2024

That application ZNPL2024276 affecting the lands described as 24 St Ladislaus Street, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Urban Residential Type 3 (R3) to Hamlet Residential (RH) with special provision 14.1067 be approved, as shown in Attachment A to Report CD-24-153; and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24- 153.

That application 28TPL2024207, affecting the lands described as 19 North Street, Urban Area of Courtland, Norfolk County be approved with the proposed draft-plan as Attachment A and recommended conditions as Attachment B respectively to Report CD-24-112; and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of this decision.

That application OPNPL2024218, affecting the lands described Part of Block A, Long Point, South Walsingham, being Part 1 on Plan 37R4997, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Official Plan to add a site specific provision to the Provincially Significant Wetland designation, be approved, as shown in Attachment A to Report CD-24-145; and That application ZNPL2024220, affecting the lands described as Part of Block A, Long Point, South Walsingham, being Part 1 on Plan 37R4997, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 to add a site specific provision to the Provincially Significant Wetland Zone, be approved, as shown in Attachment B to Report CD-24-145; and Further that no public input was received for this application and was therefore not considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24-145.

That the Information Memo regarding the be received as information; and, That Councillor Brutton, Councillor Masschaele, Councillor Van Paassen, and Councillor Columbus, be appointed to the Board of Directors for the remainder of the Term of Council.

That By-laws 2024-112 to 2024-116, consecutively, and 2024-118 to 2024-122, consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2024-113 - To Authorize the Governance Policy - CS 27 Procurement Card Policy  By-Law 2024-112 - To Authorize the Civil Marriage Solemnization Service in Norfolk County.  By-Law 2024-116 - Stop up, Close and Convey Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 4 and 5, Houghton, Norfolk County.  By-Law 2024-114 - Regulate Traffic on Highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of Norfolk County, EIS-24-085  By-Law 2024-115 - To Provide for the Temporary Closure of Bonnie Drive between Norfolk Street North and Colborne Street North, and to Prohibitor Regulate Parking on All or Portions of Streets in Simcoe (Simcoe Christmas Panorama)., CS-24-163  By-Law 2024-118 - To Establish User Fees and Service Charges  By-Law 2024-120 - To Adopt Amendment Number 155 to the Norfolk County Official Plan  By-Law 2024-119 - To Designate Lands Within Registered Plan 216 being Lots 12 to 24, inclusive, and Lots 38 to 43, inclusive, Norfolk County, Exempt from Part Lot Control  By-Law 2024- 121 - To Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Part of Block A, Long Pont, South Walsingham, being Part 1 on Plan 37R4997, Norfolk County  By-Law 2024-122 - To Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014

Norfolk County supports the Solve The Crisis Campaign and requests that the Provincial and Federal Governments take Action to Address the Growing Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness Crisis Whereas there is a humanitarian crisis unfolding on streets in our cities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario. The time for words is over, we need immediate action at all levels of government, starting with the Province Whereas the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to grow with 3432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 2023 1 as well as with an estimated 234,000 Ontarians experiencing homelessness 2 and over 1400 homeless encampments across Ontario communities in 2023; and Whereas the province has provided additional funding for mental health, addictions and homelessness programs, it does not adequately address the growing crisis and the financial and social impact on municipalities and regions across the province; and Whereas municipalities and regions are stepping up and working with community partners to put in place community-specific solutions to address this crisis, but municipalities and regions lack the expertise, capacity, or resources to address these increasingly complex health care and housing issues alone; and Whereas this is primarily a health issue that falls under provincial jurisdiction and municipalities and regions should not be using the property tax base to fund these programs; and Whereas there is no provincial lead focused o

Whereas the municipality seeks to encourage responsible and sustainable growth in areas where infrastructure and services are already in place; Whereas the more users of Norfolk County water infrastructure the more affordable the service is to those utilizing the service; Whereas there are sections of our downtown areas and other parts of the municipality that are underutilized and present opportunities for revitalization through infill development; Whereas incentivizing infill development will assist in increasing density, enhancing the vibrancy of our communities, and optimizing the use of existing infrastructure; Therefore be it resolved that: Staff be directed to create a Development Infill Incentive Program, which shall include but not be limited to:  Types of Infill: Including but not limited to residential (single-family, multi-family, mixed-use) and commercial (mixed-use) infill developments.  Tiered Incentive Structure: A system where higher-density projects, such as multi-family residential buildings or mixed-use developments, will be eligible for greater financial incentives. Lower-density projects will receive scaled-down incentives, but still be encouraged within the program framework. Staff shall identify specific areas suitable for infill development based on the following criteria:  Existing infrastructure and service capacity (water, sewer, roads, etc.).  Areas of downtown or other strategic locations that are underutilized or have significant redevelopme

That Council enter into closed session at 1:45 PM to discuss the following matters: 18.1 Property Update - Ward 3 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 18.2 Verbal Legal update on Litigation Pursuant to section 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That Council reconvene in open session at 2:50 p.m.

That the following closed session items were received as information and that council provided direction to staff:  Property Update - Ward 3  Verbal Legal Update on Litigation

That By-Law 2024-123 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 19th day of November 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.

That Council be adjourned at 2:51 pm.