THE CORPORATION OF HALDIMAND COUNTY
COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Location:

Haldimand County Administration Building

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Land Acknowledgement

C.

Roll Call

D.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

E.

Public Meeting for Planning Applications

Councillor Patterson - Chair

1.

PDD-04-2024 Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit Rezoning from R1-A to R2, 322 Caithness Street East, Caledonia

• THAT Report PDD-04-2024 Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit Rezoning from R1-A to R2, 322 Caithness Street East, Caledonia be received;

  AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2023-209 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the subject lands from the “Urban Residential Type 1-A (R1-A)” Zone to the “Urban Residential Type 2 (R2)” Zone with Holding “(H)” be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD-04-2024;

  AND THAT the General Manager of Community & Development Services be authorized to remove the Holding (H) provision from the subject lands when requirements relating to archaeological assessment and lot grading and drainage have been satisfied;

  AND THAT the application is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 and the Haldimand County Official Plan, and has sufficient regard for matters of provincial interest under the Planning Act, 1990;

  AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-04-2024 be approved at a future Council meeting.

2.

PDD-05-2024 Zoning By-law Amendment to Rezone Subject Lands to a Site Specific Lakeshore Residential (RL) Zone, 2050 Second Avenue, Selkirk

• THAT Report PDD-05-2024 Zoning By-law Amendment to Rezone Subject Lands to a Site Specific Lakeshore Residential (RL) Zone, 2050 Second Avenue, Selkirk be received;

  AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2023-216 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands to a Site Specific “Lakeshore Residential (RL)” Zone with a Holding (H) Provision, to permit a vacation home dwelling to be constructed on a vacant lot of record fronting onto a private lane be approved;

  AND THAT the Holding (H) Provision removal by-law attached to Report PDD-05-2024 be presented for enactment and the General Manager of Community & Development Services be granted authority to remove the Holding (H) Provision when all conditions relating to the matter are satisfactorily addressed;

  AND THAT the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 and the Haldimand County Official Plan, and has sufficient regard for matters of provincial interest under the Planning Act, 1990;

  AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-05-2024 be approved at a future Council meeting.

3.

PDD-06-2024 Zoning By-law Amendment to Rezone Lands from R3 to R4 and to Modify a Site Specific R3 Zone – 45 Sutherland Street, Caledonia

• THAT Report PDD-06-2024 Zoning By-law Amendment to Rezone Lands from R3 to R4 and to Modify a Site Specific R3 Zone – 45 Sutherland Street, Caledonia be received;

  AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2023-213 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the rear half of the subject lands (Part 2) from the “Urban Residential Type 3 (R3)” Zone to “Urban Residential Type 4 – Holding (R4 (H))” Zone, and to rezone the front half of the subject lands to (Part 1) to “Urban Residential Type 3 – Holding (R3-H) Zone with Special Provisions”, be approved for the reasons outlined in Report PDD-06-2024;

  AND THAT the General Manager of Community & Development Services be authorized to remove the Holding (H) provision on all lands when all conditions have been satisfied;

  AND THAT the application is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 and the Haldimand County Official Plan, and has sufficient regard for matters of provincial interest under the Planning Act, 1990;

  AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-06-2024 be approved at a future Council meeting.

4.

PDD-11-2024 Temporary Use By-law Amendment to Permit Uses Associated with Special Events – Royal Canadian Legion-Dunnville

• THAT Report PDD-11-2024 2024 Temporary Use By-law Amendment to Permit Uses Associated with Special Events – Royal Canadian Legion-Dunnville be received;

  AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2024-070 to permit a temporary use by-law for a period of three (3) years to May 27^th, 2027 to permit use of the parking area for full patio and entertainment purposes during special events, be approved for the reasons outlined in the Report PDD-11-2024;

  AND THAT the application is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 and the Haldimand County Official Plan, and has sufficient regard for matters of provincial interest under the Planning Act, 1990;

  AND THAT the temporary use by-law attached to Report PDD-11-2024 be approved at a future Council meeting.

F.

Presentations and Consideration of Related Reports (11 a.m.)

1.

Haldimand and Norfolk Health and Social Services Re: Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy

Josh Veilleux, Health Promoter, Planning and Evaluation

Marcia Annamunthodo, Program Manager, Professional Practice and Quality Assurance/Substance Use

G.

Motions of Consent

• THAT the following motions be approved:

1.

CDS-M02-2024 Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre Project Update

• THAT Memorandum CDS-M02-2024 Hagersville Library and Active Living Centre Project Update be received.

2.

CLE-M01-2024 Updates to Council and Council in Committee Agenda

• THAT Memorandum CLE-M01-2024 Updates to Council and Council in Committee Agenda be received.

3.

FIN-M02-2024 Haldimand County Credit Rating Update

• THAT Memorandum FIN-M02-2024 Haldimand County Credit Rating Update be received.

H.

Departmental Staff Reports

1.

Community and Development Services

Councillor Lawrence - Chair

1.

CDP-04-2024 Introduction of a Recreation and Museums Programming Policy for Inclusion and Refunds

• THAT Report CDP-04-2024 Introduction of a Recreation and Museums Programming Policy for Inclusion and Refunds be received;

  AND THAT the Recreation and Museums Programming Policy – Inclusion and Refunds, as attached to Report CDP-04-2024, be approved.

2.

CDP-06-2024 CPP Capital Grant – Caledonia Athletic Softball Association Dugout Roofs Project

• THAT Report CDP-06-2024 CPP Capital Grant – Caledonia Athletic Softball Association Dugout Roofs Project be received;

  AND THAT the request from the Caledonia Athletic Softball Association to undertake installation of two (2) dugout roofs in Caledonia McKinnon Park, through the Community Partnership Program, be approved;

  AND THAT capital grant funding, to an upset amount of $10,150 to support the installation of dugout roofs in Caledonia McKinnon Park, with related funding from the Community Partnership Capital Reserve, be approved;

  AND THAT project and funding approval are conditional upon compliance with Policy 2011-01 and County installation standards, permits, and processes;

  AND THAT the revised budget, as outlined in Report CDP-06-2024, be approved.

3.

CDS-05-2024 Bill 185 – Planning Act and Development Charges Act Amendments

• THAT Report CDS-05-2024 Bill 185 – Planning Act and Development Charges Act Amendments be received;

  AND THAT staff provide feedback to the Province regarding the various issues and concerns raised in Report CDS-05-2024 to both the Environmental Registry of Ontario and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing staff.

4.

Other Business

2.

Public Works Operations

Councillor Trainer - Chair

1.

Other Business

3.

Engineering and Capital Works

Councillor Metcalfe - Chair

1.

WWE-01-2024 Budget Amendment – Dunnville and Cayuga Master Servicing Plans

• THAT Report WWE-01-2024 Budget Amendment – Dunnville and Cayuga Master Servicing Plans be received;

  AND THAT the revised budgets as outlined in Report WWE-01-2024 be approved.

2.

Other Business

4.

Financial and Data Services

Councillor O'Neill - Chair

1.

FIN-07-2024 Development Charges Reserve Funds Treasurer’s Annual Statement for 2023

• THAT Report FIN-07-2024 Development Charges Reserve Funds Treasurer’s Annual Statement for 2023 be received;

  AND THAT the Treasurer’s Annual Statement of Development Charges Reserve Funds for 2023 be made publicly available on the Haldimand County website.

2.

FIN-08-2024 Tile Drainage Loan for 260 Concession 4 Road

• THAT Report FIN-08-2024 Tile Drainage Loan for 260 Concession 4 Road be received;

  AND THAT the application for a tile drainage loan for AA Crop Company Limited be approved in the amount of $50,000 subject to the availability of funds from the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs;

  AND THAT, once the work is certified complete, special annual drainage rates be imposed upon the land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990 c T.8;

  AND THAT a Rating By-law be enacted in the prescribed form after the required inspection of the completed work to give effect to the recommendations herein.

3.

Other Business

5.

Corporate and Social Services

Councillor Shirton - Chair

1.

Other Business

6.

Corporate Affairs

Mayor Bentley - Chair

1.

Other Business

I.

Delegations and Consideration of Related Reports (1 p.m.)

1.

Ellie Joseph, Two Row on the Grand Re: Upcoming 10-Day Paddle on the Grand River Event

J.

Unfinished Business

K.

New Business

1.

Correspondence from Six Nations of the Grand River Re: Request for Letter of Support to the Provincial Government

• WHEREAS Haldimand County is taking steps to build positive, constructive, and friendly relationships with the political leadership of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation for the collective benefit of our communities;

  AND WHEREAS we understand that Six Nations of the Grand River, the most populous First Nation in Canada, continues to be challenged to uphold the rights of their community specifically when it comes to engagement on the part of municipalities and development proponents regarding the duty to consult;

  AND WHEREAS we also understand that consultation directives being issued by the Province of Ontario, by the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks, contradict the Consultation and Accommodation Policy of Six Nations of the Grand River;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Haldimand County Council supports the Six Nations of the Grand River, and demands that the province of Ontario to cease to issue consultation directives that are contrary to policies endorsed by Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council;

  AND THAT a letter of support be circulated to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs; and the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 

L.

Reports, Inquiries, Announcements and Concerns of Councillors

M.

Closed Session

• THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a), (d) and (k) of the Municipal Act, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at ______ p.m. closed to the public, to discuss:

1.

Report CSS-01-2024 of the General Manager, Corporate & Social Services with respect to Potential Public Health Merger Business Case Update

Section 239 (2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board

2.

Report EMS-02-2024 of the General Manager, Community & Development Services with respect to Volunteer Firefighter Compensation

Section 239 (2)(d) Labour relations or employee negotiations

3.

Report ITS-02-2024 of the General Manager, Financial & Data Services with respect to Cybersecurity Risk Management

Section 239 (2)(a) The security of the property of the municipality or local board

N.

Motions Arising from Closed Session

O.

Motion of Receipt

• THAT the following items be received:

  • Presentation material and Report HSS-24-015 Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Information from Haldimand and Norfolk Health and Social Services;

  • Presentation material from Ellie Joseph, Two Row on the Grand Re: Upcoming 10-Day Paddle on the Grand River Event.

P.

Adjournment

• THAT this meeting is now adjourned at ___________ p.m.