Council in Committee

THAT Report PDD-23-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a Semi-Detached Dwelling, Sherring Street North, Hagersville be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-153 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 2 “(R-2)”’ Zone be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-23-2025; 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-23-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report PDD-24-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment to Expand Existing Industrial Use as Condition of Consent – 651 Highway 6, Seneca be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-131 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the conditionally severed lands from “Agriculture (A)” to “Light Industrial (ML)” zone with Holding provision (H) be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD-24-2025; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-131 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the benefitting lands from “Rural Industrial (MR)” to “Light Industrial (ML)” zone with Holding provision (H) be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD-24-2025; 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-24-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report PDD-25-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Caledonia Gateway Subdivision Phase 3 be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-119 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from ‘Urban Residential Type 1-B “(R1-B)”’ Zone, subject to special provisions, to ‘Urban Residential Type 4 “(R4)”’, subject to special provision HAL 36.469, be approved for reasons outlined in the Report PDD-25-2025; 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 for matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-25-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

O'Neill THAT Report PDD-33-2025 Information Report for Nelles Estates Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, York be received.

McKeen THAT Report FIN-21-2025 Water Wastewater Rate Model and Financial Plan Update be received; AND THAT the water and wastewater cost allocation and recovery methodologies, as outlined in the Rate Study, be approved in principle and incorporated into the preparation of the 2026 Draft Rate-Supported Operating & Capital Budgets; AND THAT Haldimand County’s Water Financial Plan No. 066-301A, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., dated September 4, 2025 and included as Attachment 2 to Report FIN-21-2025, be approved; AND THAT notice of availability of the Financial Plan be posted on the Haldimand County website and made available for public review, at no charge, with the appropriate public notification of its availability; AND THAT the Water Financial Plan No. 066-301A be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, satisfying the requirements under O. Reg 453/07: Financial Plans; AND THAT the Water Financial Plan No. 066-301A be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, satisfying the requirements under the Safe Water Drinking Act.

THAT Report WWE-03-2025 Dunnville Master Servicing Plan Update be received; AND THAT the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan – Final Report dated November 3rd, 2025, prepared by J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd. be adopted; AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate the recommended implementation plan for new infrastructure identified in the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan – Final Report into the 2026 Ten Year Rate and Tax Capital Budget and Forecasts; AND THAT the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan be used to review development applications to identify required improvements that are to be funded by developers; AND THAT the recommendations of the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan – Final Report be included in the future updates to the Development Charges By-law.

THAT Report PDD-28-2025 Title Clarification and Transfer – PIN 38232-0085, Plan 2915, Cayuga be received; AND THAT Council authorizes Haldimand County to accept temporary ownership of the lands described as PIN 38232-0085 (R), to address a title issue and facilitate the conversion to the Land Titles System; AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare a by-law to formally close the road allowances shown on Plan 2915, in accordance with the Municipal Act and related legislation; AND THAT the Municipality execute a deed transferring the subject lands back to the applicant, thereby releasing any municipal interest in the lands; AND THAT Council waives any monetary compensation typically required for road closure or land sale in this instance, due to uncertainty in ownership, with the understanding that the applicant will cover all municipal legal and administrative costs; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents; AND THAT a by-law be presented for enactment to authorize the closure and conveyance at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report CPP-12-2025 Ian Fehrman Fastball Field Outfield Drainage Tile Enhancement, Townsend be received; AND THAT the request from the Townsend Lions Club to undertake the installation of drainage tile on the ball diamond outfield at the Ian Fehrman Fastball Field in Townsend, with a projected budget of up to $12,000, be approved; AND THAT capital project funding to an upset amount of $4,200, representing up to 35% of the total project budget, contributed from the Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Fund, be approved; AND THAT project and funding approval are conditional upon compliance with Policy 2011-01 and Haldimand County installation standards, permits, and processes; AND THAT the revised budget, as outlined in Report CPP-12-2025, be approved.

O'Neill THAT Report CPP-13-2025 Community Partnership Program – Hagersville Firefighters Association Antique Pumper Truck Restoration be received; AND THAT the request from the Hagersville Firefighters Association to undertake the restoration of the antique pumper fire truck, in anticipation of the 100 th anniversary of its purchase, be approved; AND THAT capital project funding to an upset amount of $10,500, representing 35% of the total anticipated budget of $30,000, with related funding from the Community Partnership Capital Reserve, be approved; AND THAT capital funding in the amount of $5,000, contributed from the Ward 4 Community Vibrancy Fund towards this proposal, be approved; AND THAT project and funding approval are conditional upon compliance with Haldimand County Policy No. 2011-01 and any legislated requirements and permits, including County standards and processes; AND THAT the revised budget, as outlined in Report CPP-13-2025, be approved.

THAT Report GVL-04-2025 Grandview Lodge Ministry of Long-Term Care Funding Updates be received.

McKeen THAT Report ENG-20-2025 Community Safety Zone Policy and Pilot Project Locations be received; AND THAT the Haldimand County Community Safety Zone Policy 2003-be repealed; AND THAT the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk By-law 7-00 be repealed; AND THAT the Haldimand County Community Safety Zone Policy as attached to Report ENG-20-2025 be approved; AND THAT the Community Safety Zone Pilot Projects outlined in Report ENG-20-2025 be approved; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report ENG-20-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

McKeen THAT Report ENG-21-2025 Amendments to the Pedestrian Crossover and Parking Control By-laws to Facilitate Pedestrian Crossovers be received; AND THAT Haldimand County Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) By-law 2374/22 be amended as outlined in Report ENG-21-2025; AND THAT Haldimand County Parking Control By-law 307/02 be amended as outlined in Report ENG-21-2025; AND THAT the by-laws attached to Report ENG-21-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report FIN-20-2025 User Fees and Charges Update for 2026 be received; AND THAT the proposed User Fees and Service Charges be approved, as outlined in Attachment 5 to Report FIN-20-2025, effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise stated in the User Fees and Charges By-law; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report FIN-20-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report FIN-22-2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Local Authority Services Water and Sewer Warranty Program be received; AND THAT the General Manager of Financial Services, Chief Financial Officer, be authorized to sign and execute a Marketing and Partnership Agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc.

THAT Report CAO-04-2025 Delegations at the 2026 ROMA Conference be received; AND THAT the following ROMA delegation requests be submitted; Delegation to the Ministry of Transportation Re: Highway 6 & Haldibrook Road intersection improvements; Delegation to the Ministry of Transportation Re: Highway 6 Bypass through Hagersville due to current and future growth projections; Delegation to the Ministry of Transportation: Re: Update on Argyle Street Bridge Replacement; Delegation to the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Re: Update on Argyle Street Bridge Replacement; Delegation to the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Re: Duty to Consult; and Delegation to the Ministry of Energy & Mines Re: Energy project in Nanticoke.

THAT Recommendation 18 be amended to add the following two clauses: "3. AND THAT Council directs staff to create a package to be delivered to the Minister of Infrastructure regarding the water agreement with Norfolk/Haldimand/Six Nations; 4. AND THAT Haldimand County advises Norfolk County, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Six Nations that this item will be brought forward at ROMA."

McKeen THAT the delegation from Vallance Patrick, Board Member, Peacock Point Cottager Owners Association Re: FIN-23-2025 Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funding Support for Peacock Point Association be received.

THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

1. THAT Report PDD-23-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a Semi-Detached Dwelling, Sherring Street North, Hagersville be received; 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-153 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 2 “(R-2)”’ Zone be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-23- 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; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 28, 2025 2 4. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-23-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report PDD-24-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment to Expand Existing Industrial Use as Condition of Consent – 651 Highway 6, Seneca be received; 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-131 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the conditionally severed lands from “Agriculture (A)” to “Light Industrial (ML)” zone with Holding provision (H) be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD- 24-2025; 3. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-131 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the benefitting lands from “Rural Industrial (MR)” to “Light Industrial (ML)” zone with Holding provision (H) be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD- 24-2025; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 28, 2025 3 4. 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; 5. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-24-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report PDD-25-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Caledonia Gateway Subdivision Phase 3 be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 28, 2025 4 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-119 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from ‘Urban Residential Type 1-B “(R1-B)”’ Zone, subject to special provisions, to ‘Urban Residential Type 4 “(R4)”’, subject to special provision HAL 36.469, be approved for reasons outlined in the Report PDD-25-2025; 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 for matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act; 4. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-25-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report PDD-33-2025 Information Report for Nelles Estates Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, York be received.

1. THAT Report FIN-21-2025 Water Wastewater Rate Model and Financial Plan Update be received; 2. AND THAT the water and wastewater cost allocation and recovery methodologies, as outlined in the Rate Study, be approved in principle and incorporated into the preparation of the 2026 Draft Rate-Supported Operating & Capital Budgets; 3. AND THAT Haldimand County’s Water Financial Plan No. 066-301A, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., dated September 4, 2025 and included as Attachment 2 to Report FIN-21-2025, be approved; 4. AND THAT notice of availability of the Financial Plan be posted on the Haldimand County website and made available for public review, at no charge, with the appropriate public notification of its availability; 5. AND THAT the Water Financial Plan No. 066-301A be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, satisfying the requirements under O. Reg 453/07: Financial Plans; 6. AND THAT the Water Financial Plan No. 066-301A be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, satisfying the requirements under the Safe Water Drinking Act.

1. THAT Report WWE-02-2025 Cayuga Master Servicing Plan Update be received; 2. AND THAT the Cayuga Master Servicing Plan – Final Report dated November 3rd, 2025, prepared by J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd. be adopted; 3. AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate the recommended implementation plan for new infrastructure identified in the Cayuga Master Servicing Plan – Final Report into the 2026 Ten Year Rate and Tax Capital Budget and Forecasts; 4. AND THAT the Cayuga Master Servicing Plan be used to review development applications to identify required improvements that are to be funded by developers; 5. AND THAT the recommendations of the Cayuga Master Servicing Plan – Final Report be included in the future updates to the Development Charges By-law.

1. THAT Report WWE-03-2025 Dunnville Master Servicing Plan Update be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 28, 2025 8 2. AND THAT the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan – Final Report dated November 3rd, 2025, prepared by J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd. be adopted; 3. AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate the recommended implementation plan for new infrastructure identified in the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan – Final Report into the 2026 Ten Year Rate and Tax Capital Budget and Forecasts; 4. AND THAT the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan be used to review development applications to identify required improvements that are to be funded by developers; 5. AND THAT the recommendations of the Dunnville Master Servicing Plan – Final Report be included in the future updates to the Development Charges By-law.

1. THAT Report ITS-04-2025 Haldimand County Corporate Digital Innovation Strategy be received; 2. AND THAT the Haldimand County Corporate Digital Innovation Strategy and associated appendices as attached to Report ITS-04- 2025 be approved in principle.

1. THAT Report FIN-23-2025 Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funding Support for Peacock Point Association be received; 2. AND THAT, given this request does not conform to the Council approved principles for use of Community Vibrancy Funds and for other related reasons noted in Report FIN-23-2025, Council supports the staff recommendation against the use of Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funds to Support the Peacock Point Association’s funding request.

THAT clause 2 of Recommendation 9 be amended to read: "2. AND THAT Council supports the use of Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funds to Support the Peacock Point Cottager Owners Association's funding request."

1. THAT Report PDD-28-2025 Title Clarification and Transfer – PIN 38232-0085, Plan 2915, Cayuga be received; 2. AND THAT Council authorizes Haldimand County to accept temporary ownership of the lands described as PIN 38232-0085 (R), to address a title issue and facilitate the conversion to the Land Titles System; 3. AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare a by-law to formally close the road allowances shown on Plan 2915, in accordance with the Municipal Act and related legislation; 4. AND THAT the Municipality execute a deed transferring the subject lands back to the applicant, thereby releasing any municipal interest in the lands; 5. AND THAT Council waives any monetary compensation typically required for road closure or land sale in this instance, due to uncertainty in ownership, with the understanding that the applicant will cover all municipal legal and administrative costs; 6. AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents; 7. AND THAT a by-law be presented for enactment to authorize the closure and conveyance at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report CPP-12-2025 Ian Fehrman Fastball Field Outfield Drainage Tile Enhancement, Townsend be received; 2. AND THAT the request from the Townsend Lions Club to undertake the installation of drainage tile on the ball diamond outfield at the Ian Fehrman Fastball Field in Townsend, with a projected budget of up to $12,000, be approved; 3. AND THAT capital project funding to an upset amount of $4,200, representing up to 35% of the total project budget, contributed from the Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Fund, be approved; 4. AND THAT project and funding approval are conditional upon compliance with Policy 2011-01 and Haldimand County installation standards, permits, and processes; 5. AND THAT the revised budget, as outlined in Report CPP-12-2025, be approved.

1. THAT Report CPP-13-2025 Community Partnership Program – Hagersville Firefighters Association Antique Pumper Truck Restoration be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 28, 2025 12 2. AND THAT the request from the Hagersville Firefighters Association to undertake the restoration of the antique pumper fire truck, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of its purchase, be approved; 3. AND THAT capital project funding to an upset amount of $10,500, representing 35% of the total anticipated budget of $30,000, with related funding from the Community Partnership Capital Reserve, be approved; 4. AND THAT capital funding in the amount of $5,000, contributed from the Ward 4 Community Vibrancy Fund towards this proposal, be approved; 5. AND THAT project and funding approval are conditional upon compliance with Haldimand County Policy No. 2011-01 and any legislated requirements and permits, including County standards and processes; 6. AND THAT the revised budget, as outlined in Report CPP-13-2025, be approved.

1. THAT Report ENG-20-2025 Community Safety Zone Policy and Pilot Project Locations be received; 2. AND THAT the Haldimand County Community Safety Zone Policy 2003-be repealed; 3. AND THAT the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk By-law 7- 00 be repealed; 4. AND THAT the Haldimand County Community Safety Zone Policy as attached to Report ENG-20-2025 be approved; 5. AND THAT the Community Safety Zone Pilot Projects outlined in Report ENG-20-2025 be approved; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 28, 2025 14 6. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report ENG-20-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report ENG-21-2025 Amendments to the Pedestrian Crossover and Parking Control By-laws to Facilitate Pedestrian Crossovers be received; 2. AND THAT Haldimand County Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) By-law 2374/22 be amended as outlined in Report ENG-21-2025; 3. AND THAT Haldimand County Parking Control By-law 307/02 be amended as outlined in Report ENG-21-2025; 4. AND THAT the by-laws attached to Report ENG-21-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report FIN-20-2025 User Fees and Charges Update for 2026 be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 28, 2025 15 2. AND THAT the proposed User Fees and Service Charges be approved, as outlined in Attachment 5 to Report FIN-20-2025, effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise stated in the User Fees and Charges By-law; 3. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report FIN-20-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report FIN-22-2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Local Authority Services Water and Sewer Warranty Program be received; 2. AND THAT the General Manager of Financial Services, Chief Financial Officer, be authorized to sign and execute a Marketing and Partnership Agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc.

1. THAT Report CAO-04-2025 Delegations at the 2026 ROMA Conference be received; 2. AND THAT the following ROMA delegation requests be submitted; a. Delegation to the Ministry of Transportation Re: Highway 6 & Haldibrook Road intersection improvements; b. Delegation to the Ministry of Transportation Re: Highway 6 Bypass through Hagersville due to current and future growth projections; c. Delegation to the Ministry of Transportation: Re: Update on Argyle Street Bridge Replacement; d. Delegation to the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Re: Update on Argyle Street Bridge Replacement; e. Delegation to the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Re: Duty to Consult; and f. Delegation to the Ministry of Energy & Mines Re: Energy project in Nanticoke.

THAT Recommendation 18 be amended to add the following two clauses: "3. AND THAT Council directs staff to create a package to be delivered to the Minister of Infrastructure regarding the water agreement with Norfolk/Haldimand/Six Nations; 4. AND THAT Haldimand County advise Norfolk County, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Six Nations that this item will be brought forward at ROMA."

THAT staff be directed to provide a report on the feasibility of potential funding options to support the Cottonwood Mansion Museum.

THAT the delegation from Vallance Patrick, Board Member, Peacock Point Cottager Owners Association Re: FIN-23-2025 Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funding Support for Peacock Point Association be received.