The Corporation of Norfolk County
Regular Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

1:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Norfolk County Administration Building

50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe ON

 

Live Stream: www.norfolkcounty.ca/watch-norfolk-county-meetings

 

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1.

Ceremonial Activities

1.1

Presentation to Special Athletes

2.

Approval of Agenda/Changes to the Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda be approved as presented.

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Early Closed Session

• Recommendation:

  That Council enter closed session at X:XX p.m., pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, section 239(2)(e) and (f) to discuss matters pertaining to:

  • litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and
  • advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

4.1

Legal Advice - Litigation Matter

Pursuant to section 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

5.

Consent Items

6.

Deputations

7.

Presentations

8.

Communications

• Recommendation:

  That the following Communication item be received as information: 

8.1

Letter of Resignation - Victoria Asnong - Delhi BIA

9.

Approval of Minutes

• Recommendation:

  That the following Council minutes be approved as presented:

9.1

Council Workshop Minutes - April 23, 2024

9.2

Special Council Minutes - April 16, 2024

9.3

Council Minutes - April 16, 2024

9.4

Special Council Minutes - May 7, 2024

10.

Reports of Committees of the Whole 

• Recommendation:

  That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented:

10.1

Public Hearing Committee Minutes - May 7, 2024

10.2

Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2024

11.

Reports of Advisory Committees and Local Boards

• Recommendation:

  That the following Reports of Advisory Committees and local boards be received for information: 

11.1

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 13 2024

11.2

Norfolk Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2024

11.3

Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2024

11.4

Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2024

11.5

Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2024

11.6

Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - April 3, 2024

11.7

Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - April 4, 2024

11.8

Long Point Region Source Protection Authority Meeting Minutes - April 5, 2024

11.9

Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - April 17, 2024

11.10

Downtown Simcoe BIA Board Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2024

11.11

Downtown Simcoe BIA Board Meeting Minutes - February 14, 2024

11.12

Downtown Simcoe BIA Board Meeting Minutes - March 20, 2024

11.13

Downtown Simcoe BIA Board Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2024

12.

Staff Reports/Discussion Items

12.1

Health & Social Services

12.2

Community Development Division

12.2.1

Development Application 28TPL2023316 – Gardens of Delhi Subdivision (Formerly Ryder Subdivision), CD-24-001

• Recommendation:

  That application 28TPL2023316, affecting the lands described as Part Lots 1 and 4, Block 26 and 42, Plan 189, Urban Area of Delhi, Norfolk County BE APPROVED with conditions and proposed draft-plan as attached as Appendix D and E respectively to Report CD-24-001.

  AND FURTHER THAT all public input received for this application was considered as part of this decision.

12.2.2

Development application ZNPL2024067 to amend the Zoning By-Law from Rural Industrial (MR) to Agricultural (A) to fulfill a condition of approval for boundary adjustment application BNP2022150., CD-24-056

• Recommendation:

  That application ZNPL2024067, affecting the lands described as Concession 2 Part Lot 2, 151 Highway 6, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Rural Industrial (MR) to Agricultural (A), be approved.

  Further that all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24-038.

12.2.3

Development Application ZNPL2024072, CD-24-069

• Recommendation:

  That application ZNPL2024072, affecting the lands described as 77-79 Oakwood Avenue, Simcoe, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from R2 to R2 with Special Provision 14.1055, BE APPROVED as shown in Attachment C to Report CD-24-069;
  
  AND FURTHER THAT public input was received for this application and relevant planning matters raised were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24-069 and summarized in Attachment D to report CD-24-069.

12.3

Environmental and Infrastructure Services Division

12.3.1

Dertinger Drain – Consideration of Contract Price, EIS-24-036

• Recommendation:

  THAT Report EIS-24-036, Dertinger Drain – Consideration of Contract Price, be received as information;
  
  AND THAT staff be authorized to execute a contract with Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for Tender EIS-ENG-24-03 Dertinger Drain Construction in the amount of $669,290 (excluding HST);

  AND THAT the Approved Capital Budget of Project 5931340 D5212 Dertinger Drain Improvement be amended from $817,000 to $966,000, to accommodate the required increase of $149,000, with funding as identified in Table 1;

12.4

Operations Division

12.5

Corporate Services Division

12.6

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2024-45 - Appoint an Acting County Clerk

13.2

Zoning By-Law Amendment, 196 Old Highway 24

13.3

Zoning By-Law Amendment, 151 Highway 6

13.4

Zoning By-Law Amendment, 77-70 Oakwood Avenue, Simcoe

14.

Motions

14.1

Mayor Martin's Motion

That staff be directed to investigate options for council’s consideration on motorcycle parking configurations for Main Street in Port Dover on Friday the 13^th.

And further that consultation with Fire, EMS, OPP and other Emergency management occur.

• Recommendation:

  That staff be directed to investigate options for council’s consideration on motorcycle parking configurations for Main Street in Port Dover on Friday the 13^th.

  And further that consultation with Fire, EMS, OPP and other Emergency management occur.

15.

Notices of Motion

16.

Other Business

17.

General Announcements

18.

Closed Session

19.

Public Input - Official Plan Review - 5:00 p.m. 

Consideration of deputations and written comments received following the April 16, 2024 Special Council Meeting respecting proposed revisions to the Official Plan Amendment.

19.1

Deputations

• Recommendation:

  That the following Deputations be received as information:

19.1.1

Luanne Ashe - Waterford Developments

19.1.2

Amie Duckers - Waterford Expansion

19.1.3

Thea Meade - Waterford Expansion

19.1.4

David Frankis - Norfolk Street, S., Simcoe

19.1.5

Tareq El-Ahmed - Ireland Road, Simcoe

19.1.6

Christine Harrop - Urban Boundary Expansion

19.1.7

Cheryl Harrington - Grow Norfolk

19.1.8

Thomas Peacock - Grow Norfolk

19.1.9

Mary Haggith re: Grow Norfolk

19.1.10

Toby Barrett - Urban Boundary Expansion

19.1.11

Christopher Guyatt - Grow Norfolk

19.2

Written Comments Received

• Recommendation:

  That the following Written Comments be received as information:

19.2.1

Angie Cusworth - Waterford Developments

19.2.2

Debbie Falkiner - Waterford Developments

19.2.3

Georgina McLaren - Waterford Development

19.2.4

Elder Plans Inc. - Waterford Urban Area Boundary

19.2.5

Darryl Swarts - Waterford Developments

19.2.6

Hillary Anderson - Waterford Developments

19.2.7

Jason Figueroa - Waterford Urban Boundary

19.2.8

Mike Kohler - Waterford Urban Boundary

19.2.9

Robyn Petrella - Waterford Developments

19.2.10

Herbert Chiu - Waterford Developments

19.2.11

Peter De Castro - Waterford Developments

19.2.12

Elder Plans Inc. - Delhi Urban Boundary

19.2.13

Laura Wakeling - Agricultural Lands

19.2.14

Gary Brasenell - Urban Boundary Expansion

19.2.15

Denton Choo - Growth Study

20.

Official Plan Amendment

20.1

Municipal Comprehensive Review Phase 1 Official Plan Amendment, CD-24-071

• Recommendation:

  That Report Number CD-24-071, Municipal Comprehensive Review Phase 1 Council Directed Official Plan Amendment be received; and

  Further that all public input received for this Official Plan Amendment was considered as part of the decision.

20.2

Norfolk County Official Plan By-Law Amendment

21.

Confirming By-Law

• Recommendation:

  That By-Law 2024-49 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 22nd day of May 2024 be approved.

21.1

By-Law 2024-49 - Confirm Proceedings of Regular Council, May 22, 2024

22.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:

  That Council be adjourned at X:XX pm.