Council in Committee

THAT Report PDD-09-2025 be

THAT Report PDD-14-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit 11 Single Detached Dwellings along Ottawa Street South and Munsee Street South, Cayuga be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-010 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from ‘Urban Residential Type 1-A “(R1-A)”’ Zone to ‘Urban Residential Type 1-C “(R1-C.2)”’ Zone with site-specific provisions be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-14-2025; AND THAT the proposal is deemed to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, conforms to the Haldimand County Official Plan and has sufficient regard to matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-14-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report PDD-17-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment as a Condition of Consent – 2421 North Shore Drive, Sherbrooke be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-022 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the conditionally severed lands from “Agriculture (A)” zone to “Lakeshore Residential (RL)” zone be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD-17-2025; AND THAT the application is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and the Haldimand County Official Plan, and has regard for matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act, 1990; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-17-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report PDD-19-2025 Information Report for a combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Facilitate a Townhouse Development, Caledonia be received.

THAT Report PDD-20-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit the Development of 11 Sites for a Trailer Park, 1950 North Shore Drive, Sherbrooke be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-063 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from “Agriculture (A)” Zone, to “Open Space (OS-H)" Zone with special exceptions and a Holding (H) provision, be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-20-2025; AND THAT the proposal is deemed to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, conforms to the Haldimand County Official Plan and has sufficient regard to matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act; AND THAT the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to remove the Holding (H) provision on the subject lands when all conditions have been satisfied; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-20-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

McKeen WHEREAS on June 18, 2024, Haldimand County Council voted in favour of Empire Communities making application to the province of Ontario for a Minister’s Zoning Order for development at Nanticoke; WHEREAS the issuance of an (MZO) would enable a large-scale residential development of approximately 15,000 homes in the Nanticoke area and resulting in roughly 40,000 new residents; WHEREAS there has been significant public opposition to the proposed residential development, citing a lack of meaningful consultation, threats to rural and small-town character, and long-term impacts on surrounding communities; and WHEREAS the proposed development would require enormous investments in infrastructure-including roads, water, wastewater, emergency services, schools, and healthcare facilities, all of which currently are not keeping pace, and for which no comprehensive servicing plan or funding commitment has been provided; and WHEREAS the impacts of such a large-scale development would extend far beyond Nanticoke, putting added pressure on services, traffic networks, and housing markets in nearby communities including Hagersville, Caledonia, Cayuga, Selkirk, Fisherville, and Jarvis. These communities that are already facing challenges with growth, affordability, and service capacity; and WHEREAS the proposed high-density residential development is not consistent with Haldimand County's long-term planning vision for the area, which has historically been oriented toward industrial and a

THAT Report ENV-02-2025 Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update be received; AND THAT the Haldimand County Solid Waste Management Master Plan and associated appendices as attached to Report ENV-02-2025 be approved in principle; AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council with respect to future opportunities found within the Solid Waste Management Master Plan on an annual basis ahead of the budget process.

THAT Report FIN-15-2025 Audited Financial Statements for 2024 be received; AND THAT the consolidated financial statements, including the Trust Fund Statements, for Haldimand County for 2024, as audited by Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh LLP, be approved.

THAT Memorandum FIN-M04-2025 Financial Audit Findings Letter for 2024 be received.

McKeen THAT the consent motions 1 through 3 be approved:

THAT Memorandum DSD-09-2025 Physician Recruitment Program Update be received.

THAT Report CPP-08-2025 Heritage Property Alteration Request, Charles Reicheld House be received; AND THAT the application for the proposed alteration to the heritage property known as the Charles Reicheld House, 601 Haldimand Road 12, Fisherville, be supported; AND THAT notice of Haldimand County Council’s decision be served on the property owners and the Ontario Heritage Trust.

McKeen THAT Report EMS-04-2025 Year 3 Oil and Gas Well Program Capital Purchases and Single-Source Decontamination Trailer Procurement be received; AND THAT the 2025 Tax-Supported Capital Budget Amendments as outlined in Report EMS-04-2025 be approved; AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and/or their designate to execute all necessary agreements related to the purchase and operation of a decontamination trailer through a single source procurement; AND THAT Council directs staff to collaborate with area municipalities to establish a cost-sharing arrangement for the operational and maintenance costs of the trailer; AND THAT the decision for the long-term replacement planning for these assets be revisited in 5 years, following an evaluation of its deployment and usage.

McKeen THAT Report ENV-03-2025 Curbside Collection By-law Amendment be received; AND THAT Haldimand County Curbside Collection By-law 2501/24 be amended as outlined in Report ENV-03-2025; AND THAT the by-law revisions attached to Report ENV-03-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

McKeen THAT Report ENV-04-2025 Emergency Purchase – Raw Water Main Repair, Dunnville Bridge be received; AND THAT the Revised Budget, as outlined in Report ENV-04-2025, be approved.

McKeen THAT CEC-05-2025 Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility AODA Audit be received; AND THAT the recommendations outlined in Report CEC-05-2025 be supported in principle subject to review and evaluation during future Tax Supported Capital and Operating Budgets, as required.

McKeen WHEREAS under Ontario Regulation 391/21 BIue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for 'eligible' sources only; AND WHEREAS 'ineligible' sources, which producers are not responsible for, include businesses, places of worship, daycares, campgrounds, public-facing and internal areas of municipal-owned buildings, and not-for-profit organizations, such as shelters and food banks; AND WHEREAS failure to include 'ineligible sources' under the Ontario Regulation 391/21 Blue Box program is in essence a provincial tax on ineligible sources; AND WHEREAS should a municipality continue to provide services to the 'ineligible sources', the municipality will be required to oversee the collection, transportation, processing of the recycling, assuming 100% of the cost which amounts to yet another provincial municipal download; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Haldimand County Council hereby request that the province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21:Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling product from all sources; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks; Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources; Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Bobbi Ann Brady, Member of Provincial Parliament for Haldimand

THAT Haldimand County opposes provisions in Bill 5, particularly under Schedules 2 and 9, and provisions in Bill 17, that would diminish environmental protections or override municipal planning authority; AND THAT Haldimand County call on the Province of Ontario to obey their own rule of law, to pursue housing, forestry, infrastructure and critical mineral development through policies that follow sound environmental planning principles, uphold the planning authority of local government, respect Indigenous treaty obligations, and protect vital ecological systems; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act , as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 4:46 p.m. closed to the public, to discuss:

THAT this closed meeting now adjourn at 4:56 p.m. and reconvene in open session.

McKeen THAT Report CLE-10-2025 Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees be received and remain confidential; AND THAT Deborah Rollo and Bruce Roulston be appointed to the Haldimand County Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT Ken Hoover and Ken Zantingh be appointed to the Haldimand County Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT Alexis Beltrano be appointed to the Haldimand Museums Advisory Board for the term ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT Rick Armstrong and Lori Turpin be appointed to the Haldimand County Seniors Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT Laurie Bell, Attila Elek and Phil Freeman be appointed to the Haldimand County Trails Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; AND THAT a letter of appreciation be prepared and sent to all candidates.

McKeen THAT the delegations from the following individuals be received: Mayor of Clarington Adrian Foster, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities Andrea Binkle, Executive Director, Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice Re: Update on the Development of the Hospice Centre and Residence John Edelman, Draft Motion Re: Request for Council Approval of Ministerial Zoning Order in the Nanticoke Area

THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

THAT Report PDD-09-2025 be referred back to the proponent and staff to consider comments made at the August 26, 2025 Council in Committee meeting regarding the potential for additional public consultation by the developer, a reduction in density, limitations on building height, a 200- metre notice radius, and other related technical matters.

1. THAT Report PDD-14-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit 11 Single Detached Dwellings along Ottawa Street South and Munsee Street South, Cayuga be received; 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-010 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from ‘Urban Residential Type 1-A “(R1-A)”’ Zone to ‘Urban Residential Type 1-C “(R1-C.2)”’ Zone with site-specific provisions be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-14-2025; 3. AND THAT the proposal is deemed to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, conforms to the Haldimand County Official Plan and has sufficient regard to matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act; 4. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-14-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report PDD-17-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment as a Condition of Consent – 2421 North Shore Drive, Sherbrooke be received; 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-022 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the conditionally severed lands from “Agriculture (A)” zone to “Lakeshore Residential (RL)” zone be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD-17-2025; 3. AND THAT the application is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and the Haldimand County Official Plan, and has regard for matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act, 1990; 4. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-17-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report PDD-20-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit the Development of 11 Sites for a Trailer Park, 1950 North Shore Drive, Sherbrooke be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 7 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-063 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from “Agriculture (A)” Zone, to “Open Space (OS-H)" Zone with special exceptions and a Holding (H) provision, be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-20-2025; 3. AND THAT the proposal is deemed to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, conforms to the Haldimand County Official Plan and has sufficient regard to matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act; 4. AND THAT the General Manager of Development Services be authorized to remove the Holding (H) provision on the subject lands when all conditions have been satisfied; 5. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-20-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT, as per Section 16.2 of the Procedure By-law, Council reconsider the motion passed at the June 18, 2024 Council in Committee meeting where Council approved Option 3 as the preferred path forward relative to the Nanticoke Minister’s Zoning Order Request.

WHEREAS on June 18, 2024, Haldimand County Council voted in favour of Empire Communities making application to the province of Ontario for a Minister’s Zoning Order for development at Nanticoke; WHEREAS the issuance of an (MZO) would enable a large-scale residential development of approximately 15,000 homes in the Nanticoke area and resulting in roughly 40,000 new residents; WHEREAS there has been significant public opposition to the proposed residential development, citing a lack of meaningful consultation, threats to rural and small-town character, and long-term impacts on surrounding communities; and The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 9 WHEREAS the proposed development would require enormous investments in infrastructure-including roads, water, wastewater, emergency services, schools, and healthcare facilities, all of which currently are not keeping pace, and for which no comprehensive servicing plan or funding commitment has been provided; and WHEREAS the impacts of such a large-scale development would extend far beyond Nanticoke, putting added pressure on services, traffic networks, and housing markets in nearby communities including Hagersville, Caledonia, Cayuga, Selkirk, Fisherville, and Jarvis. These communities that are already facing challenges with growth, affordability, and service capacity; and WHEREAS the proposed high-density residential development is not consistent with Haldimand County's long-term planning vis

1. THAT Report ENV-02-2025 Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update be received; 2. AND THAT the Haldimand County Solid Waste Management Master Plan and associated appendices as attached to Report ENV-02-2025 be approved in principle; 3. AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council with respect to future opportunities found within the Solid Waste Management Master Plan on an annual basis ahead of the budget process.

1. THAT Report FIN-15-2025 Audited Financial Statements for 2024 be received; 2. AND THAT the consolidated financial statements, including the Trust Fund Statements, for Haldimand County for 2024, as audited by Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh LLP, be approved.

THAT the consent motions 1 through 3 be approved: 1 CLE-09-2025 Council Meeting Schedule - 2026 1. THAT Report CLE-09-2025 Council Meeting Schedule - 2026 be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 12 2. AND THAT the council meeting schedule, included as Attachment 1 to Report CLE-09-2025, be approved for the 2026 calendar year. 2 ENG-16-2025 Parking Control By-law Amendment, Argyle Street North, Caledonia 1. THAT Report ENG-16-2025 Parking Control By-law Amendment, Argyle Street North, Caledonia be received; 2. AND THAT Haldimand County Parking Control By-law 307/02 be amended as outlined in Report ENG-16-2025; 3. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report ENG-16-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting. 3 FPC-02-2025 Cemetery By-law Update 1. THAT Report FPC-02-2025 Cemetery By-law Update be received; 2. AND THAT Cemetery By-law 2564/24 be repealed; 3. AND THAT the Cemetery By-law attached to Report FPC-02-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report CPP-08-2025 Heritage Property Alteration Request, Charles Reicheld House be received; 2. AND THAT the application for the proposed alteration to the heritage property known as the Charles Reicheld House, 601 Haldimand Road 12, Fisherville, be supported; 3. AND THAT notice of Haldimand County Council’s decision be served on the property owners and the Ontario Heritage Trust.

1. THAT Report EMS-04-2025 Year 3 Oil and Gas Well Program Capital Purchases and Single-Source Decontamination Trailer Procurement be received; 2. AND THAT the 2025 Tax-Supported Capital Budget Amendments as outlined in Report EMS-04-2025 be approved; 3. AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and/or their designate to execute all necessary agreements related to the purchase and operation of a decontamination trailer through a single source procurement; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 14 4. AND THAT Council directs staff to collaborate with area municipalities to establish a cost-sharing arrangement for the operational and maintenance costs of the trailer; 5. AND THAT the decision for the long-term replacement planning for these assets be revisited in 5 years, following an evaluation of its deployment and usage.

1. THAT Report ENV-03-2025 Curbside Collection By-law Amendment be received; 2. AND THAT Haldimand County Curbside Collection By-law 2501/24 be amended as outlined in Report ENV-03-2025; 3. AND THAT the by-law revisions attached to Report ENV-03-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report ENV-04-2025 Emergency Purchase – Raw Water Main Repair, Dunnville Bridge be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 15 2. AND THAT the Revised Budget, as outlined in Report ENV-04-2025, be approved.

1. THAT CEC-05-2025 Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility AODA Audit be received; 2. AND THAT the recommendations outlined in Report CEC-05-2025 be supported in principle subject to review and evaluation during future Tax Supported Capital and Operating Budgets, as required.

1. THAT Report CLE-11-2025 Update to Delegated Authority By-law be received; 2. AND THAT Delegated Authority By-law 2473/23 be repealed; 3. AND THAT the Delegated Authority By-law attached to Report CLE- 11-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

WHEREAS under Ontario Regulation 391/21 BIue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for 'eligible' sources only; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 17 AND WHEREAS 'ineligible' sources, which producers are not responsible for, include businesses, places of worship, daycares, campgrounds, public-facing and internal areas of municipal-owned buildings, and not-for- profit organizations, such as shelters and food banks; AND WHEREAS failure to include 'ineligible sources' under the Ontario Regulation 391/21 Blue Box program is in essence a provincial tax on ineligible sources; AND WHEREAS should a municipality continue to provide services to the 'ineligible sources', the municipality will be required to oversee the collection, transportation, processing of the recycling, assuming 100% of the cost which amounts to yet another provincial municipal download; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED 1. THAT Haldimand County Council hereby request that the province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21:Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling product from all sources; 2. AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks; Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources; Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal A

1. THAT Haldimand County opposes provisions in Bill 5, particularly under Schedules 2 and 9, and provisions in Bill 17, that would diminish environmental protections or override municipal planning authority; 2. AND THAT Haldimand County call on the Province of Ontario to obey their own rule of law, to pursue housing, forestry, infrastructure and critical mineral development through policies that follow sound environmental planning principles, uphold the planning authority of local government, respect Indigenous treaty obligations, and protect vital ecological systems; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 18 3. AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 4:46 p.m. closed to the public, to discuss: 1 CLE-10-2025 Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

1. THAT Report CLE-10-2025 Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees be received and remain confidential; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 26, 2025 19 2. AND THAT Deborah Rollo and Bruce Roulston be appointed to the Haldimand County Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; 3. AND THAT Ken Hoover and Ken Zantingh be appointed to the Haldimand County Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; 4. AND THAT Alexis Beltrano be appointed to the Haldimand Museums Advisory Board for the term ending November 14, 2026; 5. AND THAT Rick Armstrong and Lori Turpin be appointed to the Haldimand County Seniors Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; 6. AND THAT Laurie Bell, Attila Elek and Phil Freeman be appointed to the Haldimand County Trails Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026; 7. AND THAT a letter of appreciation be prepared and sent to all candidates.

THAT the delegations from the following individuals be received:  Mayor of Clarington Adrian Foster, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities  Andrea Binkle, Executive Director, Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice Re: Update on the Development of the Hospice Centre and Residence  John Edelman, Draft Motion Re: Request for Council Approval of Ministerial Zoning Order in the Nanticoke Area