Council in Committee

O'Neill THAT Report PDD-18-2025 Zoning By-Law Amendment Application to Permit Six Street Townhouse Dwelling Units on Saunders Drive, Jarvis be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-034 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from “’Neighbourhood Commercial “(CN)”’ Zone to ‘Urban Residential Type 4 “(R4)”’ Zone be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-18-2025; 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-18-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report PDD-22-2025 Declare as Surplus - 678 Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Jarvis be received; AND THAT the land described as PIN 38245-0174 (LT); legally described as Parcels 3-6 Section D3; Part Unit 3 Plan D-37-3 Nanticoke Part 2 on 37R3116; Haldimand County, be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality and listed for sale with a local realtor, with staff to report back to Council on any potential offers.

THAT Report PDD-26-2025 Caledonia Joint School – Sign Appeal be received; AND THAT the appeal submitted by the Grand Erie District School Board and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board be granted to provide the relief requested from the Haldimand County Sign By-law as set out in application PLA-SGN-2025-103.

McKeen THAT Report DSD-10-2025 Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre Update be received; AND THAT Council endorse the budget amendment as outlined in Report DSD-10-2025.

THAT Report EDT-07-2025 Request for Temporary Road Use By-law be received; AND THAT the Temporary Road Use By-law included as Attachment 3 to Report EDT-07-2025 be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, O. Reg 316/03.

THAT Report CPP-10-2025 Live Streaming of Minor Hockey Games in Haldimand County Arenas be received; AND THAT live streaming of minor sports games and special events at Haldimand County arenas, as mandated by the related leagues/associations, including local clubs/teams entering into agreements with third-party providers, be supported; AND THAT local clubs and teams be responsible for all aspects of live streaming, including coordinating with the chosen streaming service provider, supplying and operating equipment, managing the streaming schedule (activation and deactivation), and overseeing the use and management of associated data and video content; AND THAT Haldimand County staff develop a consistent approach to live streaming in its facilities, including procedures associated with acceptable equipment and internet service provision, management of the live streaming schedule and use of the data and video captured during live streaming.

McKeen THAT Report CPP-11-2025 Community Partnership Program Request for Community Signage Enhancement, Kohler be received; AND THAT the request from the Ward 2 Councillor to undertake the enhancement of two community signs, at the north and south ends of Kohler, be approved; AND THAT capital project funding to an upset amount of $1,000 to support the enhancement of the two signs, with related funding from the Ward 2 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-11-2025, be approved.

THAT Report EMS-05-2025 Medical Priority Dispatch System for Paramedic Services be received; AND THAT recommendations regarding response plans and deployment plans detailed in Report EMS-05-2025 be approved.

THAT Report FIN-16-2025 Applications for Assessment and Tax Adjustments – Sections 357, 358, 359 of the Municipal Act as of August 2025 be received; AND THAT adjustments of taxes, in accordance with Sections 357, 358 and 359 of the Municipal Act, be approved in the amount of $9,126.47 as detailed in Attachment 1 to Report FIN-16-2025.

THAT Report FIN-18-2025 Water and Wastewater Billing Cycles Consolidations be received; AND THAT staff direct Util-Assist Inc. to terminate the sub-contract pertaining to meter reading in accordance with agreement provisions; AND THAT the number of water and wastewater billing cycles be reduced to one (1) consolidated cycle, effective January 1 st , 2026;

McKeen THAT Report EDT-05-2025 Lagasco Inc. Exemption Request to Haldimand County’s Criteria for Municipal Support Confirmation for the IESO LT2 RFP be received; AND THAT Council approve Lagasco’s exemption request for the location criteria previously approved by Council via report EDT-05-2024 Independent Electricity System Operation Request for Proposal Long Term 2 – Municipal Support Resolutions and EDT-08-2024 Update to Report EDT-05-2024 and Moratorium on Wind Development in Haldimand County for reasons described within this report; AND THAT Council approve Lagasco’s exemption request for the public engagement criteria previously approved by Council via report EDT-05-2024 Independent Electricity System Operation Request for Proposal Long Term 2 – Municipal Support Resolutions and EDT-08-2024 Update to Report EDT-05-2024 and Moratorium on Wind Development in Haldimand County for reasons described within this report; AND THAT the Interim Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to provide a Municipal Support Confirmation Letter for the proposed Lagasco Inc renewable energy project for the submission to the IESO LT2 RFP; AND THAT the Interim Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

THAT staff be directed to prepare a report for Council’s consideration regarding the current notification process for planning applications, specifically, the feasibility and implications of expanding the circulation radius for notifying residents; and options to improve the timeliness of notices, including consideration of earlier circulation or alternative methods of delivery, given delays experienced with mail.

McKeen THAT Haldimand County Council support placing a question on the ballot for the 2026 municipal election: “Regarding the municipal support of the Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) in Haldimand County to expedite development projects?”; AND THAT staff be directed to report back on the process, legislative requirements, and timelines necessary to include this question on the 2026 municipal election ballot, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.

THAT staff be directed to provide a report to Council on the outcome of the Ward Boundary Review, which will include the appeal and any and all costs associated with the filing of the appeal.

THAT the correspondence from the Office of the Registrar General Re: Medical Certificate of Death and Expanding the Scope of Practice for Nurses be received.

McKeen WHEREAS it is incumbent upon the members of council, MPP’s and MPs to make the decisions that will result in the most positive outcomes for now and future generations; AND WHEREAS with large urban centres now looking in rural areas of our province and entire country for lands to bury their garbage waste; AND WHEREAS continuing to bury garbage in the ground will result in our future generations having

THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 2:13 p.m.

1. THAT Report PDD-18-2025 Zoning By-Law Amendment Application to Permit Six Street Townhouse Dwelling Units on Saunders Drive, Jarvis be received; 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-034 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from “’Neighbourhood Commercial “(CN)”’ Zone to ‘Urban Residential Type 4 “(R4)”’ Zone be approved for reasons outlined in Report PDD-18- 2025; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – September 16, 2025 2 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-18-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report PDD-22-2025 Declare as Surplus - 678 Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Jarvis be received; 2. AND THAT the land described as PIN 38245-0174 (LT); legally described as Parcels 3-6 Section D3; Part Unit 3 Plan D-37-3 Nanticoke Part 2 on 37R3116; Haldimand County, be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality and listed for sale with a local realtor, with staff to report back to Council on any potential offers.

1. THAT Report PDD-26-2025 Caledonia Joint School – Sign Appeal be received; 2. AND THAT the appeal submitted by the Grand Erie District School Board and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board be granted to provide the relief requested from the Haldimand County Sign By-law as set out in application PLA-SGN-2025-103.

1. THAT Report DSD-10-2025 Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre Update be received; 2. AND THAT Council endorse the budget amendment as outlined in Report DSD-10-2025.

1. THAT Report EDT-07-2025 Request for Temporary Road Use By-law be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – September 16, 2025 4 2. AND THAT the Temporary Road Use By-law included as Attachment 3 to Report EDT-07-2025 be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, O. Reg 316/03.

1. THAT Report CPP-10-2025 Live Streaming of Minor Hockey Games in Haldimand County Arenas be received; 2. AND THAT live streaming of minor sports games and special events at Haldimand County arenas, as mandated by the related leagues/associations, including local clubs/teams entering into agreements with third-party providers, be supported; 3. AND THAT local clubs and teams be responsible for all aspects of live streaming, including coordinating with the chosen streaming service provider, supplying and operating equipment, managing the streaming schedule (activation and deactivation), and overseeing the use and management of associated data and video content; 4. AND THAT Haldimand County staff develop a consistent approach to live streaming in its facilities, including procedures associated with acceptable equipment and internet service provision, management of the live streaming schedule and use of the data and video captured during live streaming.

1. THAT Report CPP-11-2025 Community Partnership Program Request for Community Signage Enhancement, Kohler be received; 2. AND THAT the request from the Ward 2 Councillor to undertake the enhancement of two community signs, at the north and south ends of Kohler, be approved; 3. AND THAT capital project funding to an upset amount of $1,000 to support the enhancement of the two signs, with related funding from the Ward 2 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-11-2025, be approved.

1. THAT Report EMS-05-2025 Medical Priority Dispatch System for Paramedic Services be received; 2. AND THAT recommendations regarding response plans and deployment plans detailed in Report EMS-05-2025 be approved.

1. THAT Report EMS-06-2025 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan – 2026 be received; 2. AND THAT the 2026 Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan targets, included as Attachment 1 to Report EMS-06-2025, be adopted and submitted to the Ministry of Health, Emergency Health Services Director in accordance with the Ambulance Act, Ontario Regulation 267/08.

1. THAT Report RDS-01-2025 Road Use By-law be received; 2. AND THAT The Corporation of The Town of Haldimand By-law 359/82 be repealed; 3. AND THAT The Corporation of the Town of Dunnville By-law 13/83 be repealed; 4. AND THAT the Draft Road Use By-law attached to Report RDS-01- 2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

1. THAT Report FIN-16-2025 Applications for Assessment and Tax Adjustments – Sections 357, 358, 359 of the Municipal Act as of August 2025 be received; 2. AND THAT adjustments of taxes, in accordance with Sections 357, 358 and 359 of the Municipal Act, be approved in the amount of $9,126.47 as detailed in Attachment 1 to Report FIN-16-2025.

1. THAT Report FIN-18-2025 Water and Wastewater Billing Cycles Consolidations be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – September 16, 2025 8 2. AND THAT staff direct Util-Assist Inc. to terminate the sub-contract pertaining to meter reading in accordance with agreement provisions; 3. AND THAT the number of water and wastewater billing cycles be reduced to one (1) consolidated cycle, effective January 1st, 2026;

1. THAT Report EDT-05-2025 Lagasco Inc. Exemption Request to Haldimand County’s Criteria for Municipal Support Confirmation for the IESO LT2 RFP be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – September 16, 2025 10 2. AND THAT Council approve Lagasco’s exemption request for the location criteria previously approved by Council via report EDT-05- 2024 Independent Electricity System Operation Request for Proposal Long Term 2 – Municipal Support Resolutions and EDT-08-2024 Update to Report EDT-05-2024 and Moratorium on Wind Development in Haldimand County for reasons described within this report; 3. AND THAT Council approve Lagasco’s exemption request for the public engagement criteria previously approved by Council via report EDT-05-2024 Independent Electricity System Operation Request for Proposal Long Term 2 – Municipal Support Resolutions and EDT-08- 2024 Update to Report EDT-05-2024 and Moratorium on Wind Development in Haldimand County for reasons described within this report; 4. AND THAT the Interim Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to provide a Municipal Support Confirmation Letter for the proposed Lagasco Inc renewable energy project for the submission to the IESO LT2 RFP; 5. AND THAT the Interim Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

WHEREAS Haldimand County provided funds in 2019 from the Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Fund for the Peacock Point Association to make necessary repairs to the stairs which are used directly to ensure the water supply to residents of Peacock Point; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – September 16, 2025 11 AND WHEREAS an additional set of stairs in the vicinity that is available to both the association members and the general public is now in need of similar repairs; AND WHEREAS Haldimand County has previously assisted in the continued safety of the residents in Ward 1; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in view of continuing to provide for the safety of Haldimand County residents and tourists, THAT staff prepare a report for funding in the amount of $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars) from the Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Fund to support the Peacock Point Association.

1. THAT Haldimand County Council support placing a question on the ballot for the 2026 municipal election: “Regarding the municipal support of the Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) in Haldimand County to expedite development projects?”; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – September 16, 2025 12 2. AND THAT staff be directed to report back on the process, legislative requirements, and timelines necessary to include this question on the 2026 municipal election ballot, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.

WHEREAS it is incumbent upon the members of council, MPP’s and MPs to make the decisions that will result in the most positive outcomes for now and future generations; AND WHEREAS with large urban centres now looking in rural areas of our province and entire country for lands to bury their garbage waste; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – September 16, 2025 13 AND WHEREAS continuing to bury garbage in the ground will result in our future generations having lost potable groundwater as a result of garbage leachate rendering it unusable; AND WHEREAS burying garbage, particularly organic waste in landfills, leads to the production of methane a greenhouse gas. which escapes into the atmosphere and contributes to climate change causing more environmental destruction; AND WHEREAS we continue to destroy our environment jeopardizing our future generations; AND WHEREAS other countries such as Germany are currently using incineration to effectively and sustainably dispose of household and other municipal waste; AND WHEREAS we have worldwide technology that will allow us the use of clean incineration and also produce much needed electric energy; AND WHEREAS the municipality of Tweed has recently passed a resolution to form a working group regarding waste disposal issues; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. THAT Council direct staff to reach out to the municipality of Tweed for information on the findings of their waste management working group; 2. AND THAT tha

1. THAT the presentation from Lorne Boyko, Board Chair and Inspector Fox, Detachment Commander, Haldimand O.P.P Detachment regarding Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board 2024 Annual Report be received; 2. AND THAT the delegations from the following individuals be received:  Scott Lewis, Vice President, Lagasco Inc. and Jessie Gillis, Consultant, Vergent Power; and  Patrick Vallance, Board Member, Peacock Point Cottager Owners Association.