Council-in-Committee

That the agenda be amended to include  Add deputation from Deborah Cole Re: Agenda Item 8.4.1 Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Development, ES-26-004  Move Agenda Item 8.4.1 Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Development, ES-26-004 to follow the deputation on the related matter. Having achieved a 2/3 majority vote this motion was;

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That consent items 4.1 through 4.11 be received as information. 4.1 Annual Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Update - PW- 26-027 That the Information Memo regarding the be received as information. 4.2 Delegated Authority Purchasing Activity January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026 - CS-26-080 That the Information Memo regarding the Delegated Authority to Award Purchasing Activity be received as information; And That the Approved Capital Budget for Project 5632611 Self Propelled Brush Cutter be amended (increased) by $6,000 to a total budget of $581,000 (rounded, incl. net HST), with funding to be provided from the Fleet Reserve with offsetting funding being returned to the Fleet Reserve by the Approved Capital Budgets for Projects 5432648, 5432649, and 5432650 Fleet Service Vans, be amended (decreased) by $27,000 to a total budget of $228,000. 4.3 Norview Lodge’s Elevator Equipment, ESS-26-007 And That Council authorize through consent a sole source supply as outlined in Norfolk County Purchasing Policy GP-028, section 5.9.5 for Norview Lodge to appoint Otis Canada Inc. to provide all service and maintenance including inspections to Norview Lodge’s three (3) elevators for a period of ten (10) years. That ESS-26-007 Norview Lodge’s Elevator Equipment be received as information; 4.4 Temporary Road Closure - Special Event - Downtown Friday Night - Kickoff for Friendship Fest - CS-26-089 That the Information Memo regarding the Temporary Road Closure for Special Event – Downtown

That the presentation be received as information.

That Report CS 26-081- Development Charge By-law Policies and Update be received as information, and Further that staff be directed to report back to Council with final policy recommendations upon conclusion of the scheduled engagement session with the broader development community.

Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 3 dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 60 shares, and; Whereas the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation has presented the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to the Shareholders, and; Whereas the auditors, Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh LLP has provided an unqualified opinion on those financial statements, therefore; Be it resolved that the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation be approved and received by the Shareholder.

Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 3 dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 60 shares, and; Whereas the Corporation of Norfolk County, as a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation is required to appoint the auditor for the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation in accordance with Section 149 of the Ontario Business Corporations Act; Therefore be it resolved by the Corporation of Norfolk County that it hereby appoints the firm of Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh, Chartered Accountants, Simcoe, Ontario as the auditors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 3 dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 60 shares; Be it resolved by the Corporation of Norfolk County: That Jean Montgomery and Leah VanTil of Norfolk County be re- appointed to the Board of Directors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation effective June 11, 2026, for a term of three years.

That communication items 7.1 and 7.2 be received as information.  Letter from Tom McKinlay, Assistant Deputy Attorney General  Letter from Hon. Robert Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

That the Information Memo regarding the update on Norfolk County’s alternative drinking water delivery methods be received as information. And that staff be directed to continue investigating alternative drinking water delivery methods with such alternatives to be explored alongside IUWS.

That Staff Report CDS-26-106 Parking Bylaw – 2026 Updates be received as information; and further That the Draft Parking Bylaw and Schedules A,B,C,D and E attached to this report be adopted; and further That future changes to Parking bylaw Schedules A,B and C be delegated to staff, with an annual report back to Council on any changes made; and further That amending bylaws 2012-54, 2012-84, 2012-133, 2014-45, 2014-96, 2016-29, 2017-71, 2018-31, 2019-58, 2019-116, 2020-22, 2020-47, 2020-53, 2021-70, 2021-121, 2021-124, 2021-168, 2022- 11, 2022-22, 2022-32, 2022-40, 2022-110 and 2024-60 be repealed and replaced by new Parking bylaw 26 - XX; and further That the enactment of the new Parking Bylaw be

That Staff Report CDS 26- 086 Lot Maintenance Bylaw – 2026 Updates be received as information; and That Lot Maintenance bylaw 2022-47 be repealed; and That the draft Lot Maintenance bylaw and Schedule “A” attached to this report be adopted.

That staff report CDS-26-096 User Fees- Community Centre Rentals be received as information; and That Council approve the staff recommendation to proceed with amending the Approved 2026 User Fee By-law Schedule as follows:  That kitchen rental fees be separated from the community hall fees and incorporated into applicable community hall rental rates section of the schedule; and  That rental fee rates be adjusted for the fees identified in Appendix A, to help address specific pricing concerns raised by users; and Further That staff be authorized to implement the changes listed in Appendix A effective July 1st, 2026 and prepare the amended User Fees and Service Charges By-law.

That report CS-26-070 Bring-Your-Own Alcohol Event Permits be received as Information; and That Council not proceed with adopting a by-law establishing a local process to permit bring-your-own alcohol at municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events in Norfolk County.

That Staff Report CS 26-083, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending May 19, 2026, be received as information; and That the Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture be authorized to execute a contract with Mar-Co Clay Products Inc. for IRFQ CDS- PRC-26-07 Walsingham Baseball Diamond Revitalization in the amount of $55,413.31 (excluding HST); and Further That the Approved Capital Budget for Project 7332630 Revitalization - Walsingham Baseball Diamond be amended (increased) by $12,000 to a total budget of $57,000 (rounded, incl. net HST), with funding to be provided from the General Capital Replacement Reserve; and That the Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture be authorized to execute a contract with Zamboni Inc. for COOP-PRC-26-05 Zamboni Ice Resurfacer and Ice Leveller – Langton Arena in the amount of $178,502.50 (excluding HST); and Further That the Approved Capital Budget for Project 7332606 Ice Resurfacer & Leveller - Langton Arena be amended (increased) by $12,000 to a total budget of $182,000 (rounded, incl. net HST), with funding to be provided from the General Capital Replacement Reserve; and That the Director, Fleet and Facilities be authorized to execute a contract with 2055495 Ontario Inc. / Miska Trailer Factory for IRFQ CDS-FFS-26-09 Supply and Deliver of Two (2) Tag-along Equipment Floats – with Different Configurations in the amount of $118,518.00 (excluding HST); and Further That the Approved Capital Budget be amended (increased) for Projects 5432822 Trai

That Evergreen Heights Park (Brock Street) in Simcoe be removed from the report

To direct staff to further investigate the possible divestment of one or more county woodlots, in such a way that it would maintain public access.

That Staff Report CS-26-079, County Land Review Project Phase Two, be received as information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the surplus land declaration and disposition process for the properties located at 86 Argyle Street, 73 Victoria Street and 92 Pond Street in Simcoe; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the surplus land declaration and disposition process for the properties located at Parker Drive in Simcoe, and Lingwood Drive in Waterford, as identified in the staff report, for potential affordable housing development; and Further That Council direct staff to prepare a New Budget Initiative for a municipally funded affordable housing incentive program, to be considered during the 2027 Levy Operating Budget process..

To move item 8.5.1 Community-Led Initiatives - Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks, CAO-26-022 to follow the deputation on the related matter. Having achieved a 2/3 majority vote this motion was;

That Council direct staff to refer the Waterford Heritage and Agricultural Museum Community Space Renovation to the Draft 2027-2036 Levy Capital Plan deliberations for consideration; and That Council direct staff to proceed with a revised lease agreement with the Walsingham Women's Institute for the South Walsingham Town Hall according to the terms outlined in this report; and Further that Council direct staff to proceed with a Bill of Sale and Land Lease Agreement with the Port Dover Kinsmen Club for the Port Dover Kinsmen Hall and Scout Hut according to the terms outlined in this report.

That staff be directed to prepare amendments to the Community Improvement Plan and implementing by-law for Council and public consideration at a public meeting under Section 17(15) of the Planning Act to: pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act and to bring such amendments forward for Council and public consideration at a statutory public meeting held in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Planning Act, including Section 17 thereof a) clarify Brownfield Tax Increment Grant eligibility respecting remediation of impacted properties and soils beyond existing structures; b) maintain the requirement that applications be submitted and approved prior to commencement of remediation or site works; c) clarify that any request for retroactive consideration of a Brownfield Tax Increment Grant shall require formal Council approval on a site-specific basis; d) permit preliminary internal Finance assessment estimates prior to MPAC reassessment to support application review and draft agreement preparation; and e) implement related administrative clarifications respecting documentation, evaluation criteria, and program administration.

That the deputation be received as information.

That Report CAO-26-022, Community-Led Initiatives – Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks be received as information; and That Council approve the Community-Led Initiatives application for the installation of commemorative Veterans crosswalks in Norfolk County's urban communities in principle, subject to the following conditions:  That 100% of project capital costs be raised and transferred to Norfolk County prior to the County commencing procurement or installation of any crosswalk.  That each crosswalk location be reviewed and confirmed by Engineering staff in accordance with the Decorative Crosswalk Guideline Policy (EIS-01), including consultation with appropriate community stakeholders as required.  That crosswalks be constructed to County specifications using thermoplastic material, installed by an approved and insured contractor retained by Norfolk County through the County's standard procurement process.  That the applicant partner with an established community organization to manage receipt of donations and issue tax receipts on the applicant's behalf.  That decorative crosswalks that reach end of life or are removed due to unforeseen road works may not be replaced; and further That the Approved Capital Budget be amended to include an allocation of $20,000 for a Decorative Crosswalk Installation – Simcoe, to be funded from the Council Reserve Initiative.

That Report ESS-26-004 Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment Project be received as information; and That Council approve the updated plan for the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation Regent Avenue (Port Dover) housing project, including an increased housing unit total to thirty-two (32) units; and Further that Council permit Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation to use proceeds from previous sales of legacy assets to fund predevelopment and preconstruction needs, including final design development, Class D, C and B reports and additional supports, in order to submit the Build Canada Homes (BCH) funding application and align with project timelines, with an upset total limit of $1.36 million; and Further that Council authorizes the Treasurer/Director, Finance to approve submission of application to BCH with a Norfolk County Contribution to the project of $4.4 million dollars plus in-kind planning fees.

That Report CAO-26-021 Municipal Accommodation Tax and Short-Term Rental Bylaw be received as information, and That the revised Short-Term Rental Bylaw be approved and staff be directed to proceed with implementation in accordance with the timeline set out in the appended Business Plan, and That the Short-Term Rental Bylaw come into force and effect on January 1, 2027, and That Short-Term Rental Operators be required to register by July 1, 2027, and That the Short-Term Rental registration fee be confirmed through the County's Fees and Charges Bylaw process prior to implementation, and

That the Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw be approved and staff be directed to proceed with implementation in accordance with the timeline set out in the appended Business Plan, and That the Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw come into force and effect on January 1, 2028, and That the revised Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration and Allocation Policy be approved and staff be directed to proceed with MAT implementation, with a collection start date of January 1, 2028, and That the revised Municipal Development Corporation-1 governance model be approved and staff be directed to proceed with incorporation and board recruitment following bylaw passage.

That Council-in-Committee direct staff to prepare and bring forward a report on the issues arising from the new waste management program to the July Council- in-Committee meeting.

That Council-in-committee] enter closed session at 4:03 p m. to discuss [Agenda Item] pursuant to Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 4:18 p.m.

That the Information Memo regarding the Municipal Winter Roadway Maintenance contract extension be received as information and; That Council approve an extension of the current plow contracts for the 2026/2027 season; and That Council authorizes the Director, Roads, to finalize the agreement with (the contractors) based on the terms provided in Closed Session

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:19 p.m.