Council in Committee

THAT Report PDD-12-2026 Information Report to Facilitate the Development of 18 Single-Detached Dwellings at 2595 Lakeshore Road be received as information.

THAT Report PDD-13-2026 Zoning By-law Amendment for 31 Seneca Street, Caledonia, be received; AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application File PLZ-HA-2025-203 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone a portion of the Subject Property from Open Space-Holding (OS-H) to Urban Residential Type 4-Holding (R4-H), and establish appropriate site-specific zoning regulations, as outlined in this Report PDD-13-2026, be approved; AND THAT the Holding (H) provision be applied to the rezoned residential lands to ensure all subdivision conditions, including archaeological clearances and servicing allocations, are finalized; AND THAT the application is deemed to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and other matters of Provincial interest; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-13-2026 be approved at a future Council meeting.

O'Neill THAT Report PDD-14-2026 Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Rezone the Subject Property as a Condition of Consent be received; AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application File PLZ-HA-2026-004 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to permit a maximum accessory structure height of 7.3 metres (24 ft.) and a maximum accessory structure area of 375 square metres (4,036 sq. ft.) on Parcel A and to prohibit future residential development on the retained agricultural farmlands (Parcel B) be approved; AND THAT the proposal is deemed to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and other matters of Provincial interest; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-14-2026 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT the Integrity Commissioner Report 2026-02 be received; AND THAT Councillor Lawrence and Councillor Shirton be given a reprimand.

McKeen THAT this closed meeting now adjourn at 12:32 p.m. and reconvene in open session.

THAT Report CAO-01-2026 Organizational Review – Phase Two be received and remain confidential. AND THAT the confidential direction given to staff be confirmed.

THAT the consent motions 1 through 7 be approved:

THAT Report EDT-02-2026 Updates for Independent Electricity System Operation Long Term Two Request for Proposals, Municipal Support Resolutions be received; AND THAT Haldimand County Council endorse, in principle, the development, construction and operation of Long-Term Energy and Capacity Projects located within the municipal boundaries of Haldimand County as identified within this report; AND THAT this resolution’s sole purpose is to satisfy the mandatory requirements of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Long-Term Two Request for Proposals (LT2 RFP) and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of approval in relation to proposed projects or for any other purpose; AND THAT the revised criteria for issuing a municipal support letter, as outlined in Report EDT-02-2026, be approved and apply to all future projects contemplated in Haldimand County under the IESO LT2 RFP process seeking municipal support; AND THAT authority be delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer to provide a Blanket Municipal Support Confirmation Letter for projects seeking a contract through the IESO LT2 RFP process demonstrating that a Proponent has successfully met all criteria; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute the necessary agreements associated with the approved criteria.

THAT Report FSD-04-2026 Potential Funding Options to Support the Cottonwood Mansion Museum be received; AND THAT for the reasons outlined in Report FSD-04-2026, Council deny any financial support to Cottonwood Mansion Museum for their operating costs at this time.

THAT Report FSD-05-2026 Support for the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice Update be received; AND THAT for the reasons outlined in Report FSD-05-2026, Council approve a one-time grant to Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice for their proposed hospice development, totaling $750,000 over two years, with $500,000 payable in 2026 and $250,000 payable in 2027, subject to the conditions outlined in Report FSD-05-2026; AND THAT the 2026 Tax Supported Operating Budget be amended as outlined in Report FSD-05-2026.

THAT Council send a formal letter to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce expressing its strong concerns regarding the planned closure of the Cayuga branch, outlining the significant negative impacts on residents, seniors, and local businesses, and requesting that the bank reconsider its decision or provide alternative service options to ensure continued access to essential banking services.

THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 1:56 p.m.