Council-in-Committee

That deputation 6.1 and accompanying staff report 6.1.1 be removed and placed on next weeks council agenda.

That the agenda be amended to include the two notices of motions from Councillor Veri

That the agenda be amended to include the notice of motion from Councillor Duthie.

That the agenda be amended to include the notice of motion from Councillor Brunton.

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That Committee enter closed session at 9:44 a.m., pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, section 239(2)(a) and (k) to discuss matters pertaining to: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That committee reconvene in open sessions at 10:44 a.m.

That closed session item 4.1 and 4.2 be received as information and staff were provided direction. 4.1 Investment Management Services 4.2 Insurance Coverage Update

That consent items 5.1-5.6 consecutively and 5.8 approved as presented. 5.1 Special Event 2024-43 - Langton Santa Claus Parade - Temporary Road Closure - CS-24-154 That the Information Memo regarding Special Event 2024-43 – Langton Santa Claus Parade be received as information: 5.2 Special Event 2024-47 - Waterford Lions Santa Claus Parade - Temporary Road Closure - CS-24-178 That the Information Memo regarding Special Event 2024-47 – Waterford Lions Santa Claus Parade be received as information: 5.3 Enabling Accessibility Fund - County Administration Building (CAB) Accessible Washroom Upgrades - CS-23-059 That the Information Memo regarding the Enabling Accessibility Fund – County Administration Building (CAB) 2nd Floor Accessible Washroom Upgrades be received as information. 5.4 81-85 Norfolk St. S., Encroachment Application, CAO-24-116 That Staff Report CAO-24-116 81-85 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe, Encroachment Application, be received as information; and That the Corporation of Norfolk County execute and register an Encroachment Agreement with Sergio and Fabiana Ferreira, being the current owners of the property located at 81-85 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe, legally described as Plan 182 BLK 86 Lot 1 to Lot 2 Corner, Simcoe, Norfolk County, to recognize the encroachment on Norfolk St. S., Simcoe; and That the applicant pays all costs associated with the Encroachment Application including the registration on title of the Encroachment Agreement; and Further that the necessary by-law a

That Report CD-24-150 New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS) Update be received for information.

That the Council for the Corporation of Norfolk County receive this report and decision by the Municipal Integrity Commissioner for information.

That Council supports The Mayor and CAO requesting a delegation, at ROMA, for the purpose of requesting that the Provincial Government amend the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 223 to allow for recovery of all municipal costs based on the Integrity Commissioner’s decisions that are determined to either not to have merit or considered frivolous or vexatious.” And that the Province amend the Municipal Act so as to provide for the opportunity to place the charge, noted above, on the property taxes where the complainant is an owner of real property within the municipality and fails to pay the charge.

To receive the report as information and; To direct staff to bring back a report on the pros and cons of considering conveyance of a road allowance to an adjoining property.

That committee receive communications items 8.1 - 8.3 as information. 8.1 Letter from the Honourable Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources 8.2 Letter from the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 8.3 Letter from the Honorable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General

That the 2024 Quality of Life Study and Implementation Plan be received for information.

That Report CD-24-1116 Economic Development 2024 Key Performance Indicators report and proposed 2025 Priorities be received for information; and That the 2025 priorities to implement the 2024-2027 Economic Development Strategy as outlined in Attachment B to report CD-24- 116 be approved

that committee deem Amplify Norfolk grant applications from Lighthouse Theatre, Norfolk Arts Council, Norfolk Malayali Association Inc., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 125 ineligible.

That committee award a $40,000 Amplify Grant to the Long Point Chamber of Commerce

That committee aware the $20,000 grant to the Port Dover Board of Trade

That the $40,000 Grant be awarded to Long Point Country Bayfest.

That Report CD-24-149 AMPLIFY Norfolk 2025 Grants be received as information.

That Staff Report CS 24-147, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending November 19, 2024, be received as information; And that the Emergency Purchase of High Lift Pump 2 (HLP 2) in the amount of $36,677.20 (excluding HST) be received as information.

That Staff Report CS-24-151 2025 Insurance Program Renewal be received as information; and That authority be delegated to the General Manager, Corporate Services to renew the County’s insurance program with Aon Reed Stenhouse for the 2025 term in the amount of $2,174,241 plus applicable taxes.

That Report CS-24-167 Investment Management Services – Request for Information Results be received as information; and That the Treasurer be authorized to execute a contract with CIBC Private Investment Counsel for investment management services for an initial contract term of five (5) years with an option to renew the contract for five (5) additional one (1) year terms.

That staff report CS-24-180 Marinas Sustainability Plan – Proposed 2025 User Fees be received as information; and That Council approves the revised User Fees and Service Charges as outlined in Report CS-24-180; and That staff be directed to prepare the revised Amended User Fees and Service Charges By-Law; and Further that surplus net revenue generated by the Proposed Revised 2025 User Fee increases over the budgeted Net Levy surplus for the combined marinas be transferred to the Marinas Reserve to support future capital initiatives as outlined within this report.

That HSS-24-054 be received as information; AND THAT Council authorize a sole source supply as outlined in Norfolk County Purchasing Policy CS-02, section 4.8.5 for Norview Lodge to appoint Daiken Applied Canada Inc. to provide all service and maintenance including inspections to Norview Lodge’s Chiller and two (2) Cooling Towers for a five (5) year term.

That Council for Norfolk County receive this report numbered CAO- 24-117 and attachment be received for information; and That all members of council for Norfolk County and staff for Norfolk County will be committed to adhering to their obligation to ensure compliance with their responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001; and That the Council and staff for Norfolk County will strive to not go into a closed session unless it comes within one of the statutory exceptions to the open meeting requirements; and That the Council and staff for Norfolk County and staff will endeavor to make resolutions to proceed in camera provide a general description of all issues to be discussed in a way that provides sufficient information to the public, while not undermining the reason for closing the meeting to the public.

Committee waive procedural bylaw to allow this item to be discussed today.

That staff are directed to investigate additional security measures at Talbot Gardens that protects the safety of all people. And that a report be brought back in January 2025 that provides options and budget implications and potential funding sources. And that staff contract paid security as an immediate and temporary solution for the winter ice season, during hours determined by staff based on the highest usage and occurrence rates, to be funded from the Council Initiative Reserve.

That Committee enter closed session at 4:28 p.m., pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, section 239(2)(b), (c), (e), and (k) to discuss matters pertaining to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 6:08 p.m.

That the meeting be adjourned at 6:09 p.m.