Council-in-Committee

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That Council-in-Committee enter closed session at 1:03 p.m.

That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 1:19 p.m.

That Consent items 4.1 to 4.12 be approved as presented. 4.1 Special Event 2023 - 48 - Simcoe Christmas Panorama - Temporary Road Closure and Parking Bylaw - CS-23-161 That the Information Memo regarding Special Event 2023-48 – Simcoe Christmas Panorama Temporary Road Closure & Parking Bylaw be received as information. 4.2 Special Event 2023-47 - Port Dover ChristmasFest Parade 2023 - Temporary Road Closure - CS-23-152 That the Information Memo regarding Special Event 2023-47 – Port Dover ChristmasFest Parade Temporary Road Closure be received as information. 4.3 Special Event 2023-50 - Langton Santa Claus Parade - Temporary Road Closure - CS-23-165 That the Information Memo regarding Special Event 2023-50 – Langton Santa Claus Parade be received as information: 4.4 Special Event 2023-52 - Port Rowan Christmas Tree Lighting - Temporary Road Closure - CS-23-167 That the Information Memo regarding Special Event 2023-52 – Port Rowan Christmas Tree Lighting be received as information: 4.5 Memo to Council- Emergency Management Program Committee Terms of Reference - CAO-23-116 That the Information Memo regarding the Emergency Management Program Committee be received as information; and That the proposed By-Law to replace By-Law 2013-03 be approved. 4.6 Memo to Council- Emergency Response Plan By-law - CAO-23-115 That the Information Memo regarding the Emergency Response Plan be received as information; and That the proposed By-Law to replace By-Law 2022-141 be approved. 4.7 Special

That the deputation from Barry LaPlante regarding Upgrades to Wellington Park be received for information

That Norfolk County Council supports and endorses the Wellington Park upgrade project; and Further that Norfolk County Council provides a letter of support to the Simcoe Lions Club to aid in their purposes of applying for funding from other levels of government.

That the deputation from Scott Matthews regarding NRStor Battery Project be received for information

That Communication Items 7.1 - 7.7 be received as information.

That Communication item 7.8 Norfolk County 2024 SWIFT Director Selection Letter be brought back to Council.

That staff report CD 23-098, be received for information; and That the GROW Norfolk Volume 6: Preferred Directions and Recommendations be endorsed and that the cumulative Grow Norfolk Study information and recommendations inform and be incorporated into the municipally-led, Official Plan Amendment for public consultation; and That staff be directed to incorporate the findings of the Comprehensive Review Phase 2: Growth Scenarios and Urban Land Needs Analysis, 2023 to 2048, prepared by Watson & Associates Economic Ltd., contained within Attachment B to Staff Report CD 23-098, into long range County wide initiatives throughout the Corporation in which population, housing, and employment data is required; and Further that the draft Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) Study prepared by Colville Consulting Inc. contained within Attachment A of Staff Report CD 23-098 be further reviewed and utilized to inform the municipally-led, Official Plan Amendment or future Official Plan Reviews for public consultation, including completion of the recommendations as outlined in the Volume 5 Land Evaluation Area Review document.

That report CD-23-089 Economic Development Strategy, be received for information; and That input be received on the new Economic Development Strategy, as attached to report CD-23-089, and a decision

That Report CD-23-100, Proposed Energy Storage Project – Letter of Support be received for information; and That the following blanket municipal support resolution be signed by the Mayor: Whereas: 1. The Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a Long-Term Reliability Project under the Long-Term Request for Proposals (“LT1 RFP”) issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”). 2. Norfolk County is the Local Municipality in which the Long- Term Reliability Project is proposed to be located. 3. This Blanket Municipal Support Resolution is intended to express the support of the Local Municipality for the development, construction and operation of the Long-Term Reliability Project, and support for the Long-Term Reliability Project is for purposes of the requirements of the LT1 RFP. 4. The Long Term Reliability Project in question has the following characteristics: a. Project ID: LT1-009-1-2 b. Project Name: Simcoe Battery Project c. Proponent: Simcoe Battery Project LP d. Technology of the Project: Battery Electricity Storage Facility Now therefore be it resolved: 1. The Council of Norfolk County supports the development, construction and operation of the Long-Term Reliability Project on lands within the municipality provided that: o The site is within an industrial or appropriately zoned area and all the proper development application processes are undertaken; o The property is adequately separated from any residential, institutional or sensitive uses and a

That Staff Report OPS-23-029 Re: Seasonal Paid Parking – Two Year Pilot Project Summary be received as information.

That Staff Report CS 23-149, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending October 24, 2023, be received as information; and That the Director, Engineering be authorized to execute a contract with Robert M Simon Construction Ltd. for Request for Tender EIS- ENG-23-55 East Quarter Line Culvert Replacement in the amount of $636,801.63 (excluding HST); and That the Manager, Asset Management be authorized to execute a contract with GM BluePlan Engineering for Request for Proposal EIS-AM-23-01 Consulting Services for Corporate Asset Management Plan and Software in the amount of $302,930 (excluding HST); and That the Director, Environmental Services be authorized to execute a contract with Photech Environmental Solutions Inc. for Request for Tender EIS-ES-23-09 Collection and Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste at Collection Events in the amount of $793,459.05 (excluding HST) for a two (2) year term, from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025; and That the Emergency Purchase for Zamboni Battery Replacement - Waterford Arena in the amount of $15,617.00 be received as information.

That Staff Report CS-23-156 2024 Insurance Program Renewal be received as information; and Further that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a contract with Aon Reed Stenhouse for Request for Proposal CS-FMP-23-04 General Insurance & Risk Management Services for a period of three (3) years, with an option in favour of Norfolk County to extend the agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; and Further that Council approve the 2024 Insurance Premium of $2,070,475.00 plus the applicable taxes.

That Lehi Drain Maintenance charge associated with 827 Windham Road 5 (property roll 491-006-53010) be permitted to be paid over 24 months in accordance with the provisions established through Policy PW-02: Municipal Drain Maintenance Cost Recovery; and Further that staff be directed to review the current drain maintenance policy with the goal of aligning with the drain construction policy for payment options.

That the Information Memo regarding the Physician Recruitment Update be received as information; and That Staff bring back a further report to Norfolk Council to provide options, including identified funding sources, for the County to consider in support physician recruitment activities in Norfolk County.

That report CAO-23-117 be received for information; and That staff be directed to return to Council with an update and recommendations for the 2024 summer season.

That Council-in-Committee enter closed session at 5:15 p.m.

That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 7:29 p.m.

That the Provincial Offenses Program Update be received for information; and That staff proceed as directed.

That the Insurance Coverage Update be received as information.

That Port Dover Water and Wastewater Verbal Update be received as information.

That Norfolk County Council approve the appointment of Dianne Austin to the Norfolk County Library Board for the term expiring November 30, 2026.

That the Verbal Update - Potential Litigation be received for information; and That staff proceed as directed.

That the Active Development Charges Background Study be received for information; and That staff proceed as directed.

That Council-in-Committee hereby adjourn at 7:33 p.m.