Council

That the agenda be amended to include the following:  To add a deputation from Barb Galuppi re: Agenda Item 12.5.1 Vittoria Old Town Hall  To add a deputation from Jennifer Day re: Agenda Item 12.5.1 Vittoria Old Town Hall  To add a deputation from Les Anderson re: Agenda Item 12.5.1 Vittoria Old Town Hall  To move Agenda Item 12.5.1: Vittoria Old Town Hall Expression of Interest Results - Verbal Update to follow deputations  To add a deputation from John Vallee re: Agenda item 12.3.1: Development Application 28TPL2024452-395 Queensway West, Simcoe. Further that the agenda be approved as amended. Having achieved a 2/3 vote the motion was

That Council enter closed session at 1:02 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a), (e), and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (a) the security of the property of 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 reconvene in open session at 2:33 p.m.

That the closed session items be received as information and that Council provide direction to staff. 4.1 Municipal Property Security - Ward 2 4.2 OLT Update - Ward 5

That the following Consent item be approved as presented: 5.1 Appointment of an Interim Ontario Works Administrator, HSS-25-010 That Report HSS-25-010, be received as information; and That Brian Davis, Acting Director of Social Services and Housing, be designated as the Ontario Works Administrator for Haldimand Norfolk on an interim basis. 5.2 2025 Credit Rating Review - CS-25-083 That the Information Memo regarding the 2025 Credit Rating Review be received as information.

That the deputation be received as information.

That Council reconsider the original staff report. Having not received 2/3 majority that motion was

That Council reconsider option 6 from the original report. Having received 2/3 majority that motion was

That Council separate the parkland from the Old Town Hall building property so they can be discussed and decisions made as two separate properties.

That the Old Town Hall property now proceed through the County's disposal of property policy and procedures and sold through the open market process. This will ensure that the maximum return is achieved with the sale of the property.

That Council direct staff to return with a report to investigate possible options, for Council's consideration, regarding the future of the parkland.

That the following Communication Item be received as information:  IPC 2024 Annual Report

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2025

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Public Hearing Committee Minutes - June 3, 2025  Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes June 12, 2025

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Grand River Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - May 23, 2025  Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2025  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2025  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2025  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2025  Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 30, 2025  Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 24, 2025

That Report EIS-25-022, Proposed Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation and RRCEA, 2016 be received as information; and That Council direct staff to provide comments on the proposed amendments on behalf of Norfolk County during the 30-day comment period; and That staff provide a report following the finalization of amendments to the Blue Box Regulation and the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA), outlining the implications for recycling collection services for small businesses.

That application 28TPL2024452, affecting the lands described as 395 Queensway West, Simcoe Ontario, Urban Area of Simcoe, Norfolk County BE APPROVED and recommended conditions as Attachment E respectively to Report CD-25-066. AND FURTHER THAT all public input received for this application was considered as part of this decision.

That the deputation from John Vallee be received as information.

That application 28TPL2024415, affecting the lands described as PT LT 5 CON 4 NTR MIDDLETON AS IN NR516000; NORFOLK COUNTY, for the development of an eight residential lots draft plan of subdivision BE APPROVED, as shown in Attachment D and outlined in Attachment E to Report CD-25-055; and Further that all public input received for this application 28TPL2024415 and related application ZNPL2024407 were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-25- 055.

That staff Report CD 25-075 for Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application ZNPL2025120 be received and recommended for approval; Further that the associated bylaw be read three times and adopted on June 24, 2025.

At the Public Hearings Committee Meeting of May 6 th, 2025, Council approved the following recommendations: That Report CS 25-057, Proposed Closure and Conveyance of Part Road Allowance on Pine Road East, Plan 436, Long Point, 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. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction to:  Declare the portions of Pine Road East, Registered Plan 436, Long Point, surplus to municipal needs and to authorize the closure of same;  Authorize the conveyance of the portions of Pine Road East, Registered Plan 436, Long Point to the adjacent property owners; and,  Authorize a valuation as a selling price.

That the Information Memo regarding the adoption of both Security Policies and Procedures and Privacy Policies and Procedures be received as information. And that Council adopt the attached documents hereto as policies and procedures in accessing and safeguarding Provincial Health Records in the roles required both at Norview Lodge and the EMS Paramedic services under ClinicalConnect.

That By-laws 2025-39 to 2025-41 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2025-39 - Being a By-Law to Designate Lands within Registered PLAN 19B BLK 17 PT LOT 1 RP 37R11572 PART 5 Norfolk County, Exempt from Part Lot Control  By-law 2025-40 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Port Dover Plan 207, Block 52, Lot 17, Part Lot 12  By-Law 2025-41 - Being a By-Law to authorize the Accounts Receivable Collection Policy

That staff be directed to explore the options for a sidewalk connection from the Villages of Waterford to the Trail system and bring a report to Council.

Whereas the Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 5, 2025, An Act to enact the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025, to amend the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and to replace it with the Species Conservation Act, 2025, and to amend various Acts and revoke various regulations in relation to development and to procurement; and Whereas this legislation proposes significant changes to land use planning, environmental protection, reduce environmental safeguards, and alter procurement practices and accountability; and Whereas Norfolk County values responsible development, local autonomy, and the protection of natural heritage features including endangered species; Now therefore be it resolved that Norfolk County Council formally advise the Premier of Ontario that it does not support the passage of Bill 5, 2025 in its current form; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

That Council enter closed session at 4:36 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a), (c) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (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.

That Council reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m.

That the closed session items be received as information and that Council provided direction to staff on the matters. 18.1 Litigation Update 18.2 Property Update - Ward 7 18.3 OLT Update - Ward 2 18.4 Acquisition or Disposal of Property -Ward 6

That By-Law 2025-43 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 24th day of June 2025, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2025-43 - Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Norfolk County Council at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 24th Day of June 2025

That Council be adjourned at 6:31 pm.