Regular Council

THAT Council enter closed session at 6:43 p.m. to discuss a proposed acquisition of land matter in accordance with s. 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act.

THAT Council rise and report from closed session at 6:55 p.m.

THAT the closed session Council minutes dated December 11, 2023 be adopted as presented.

THAT Council discussed a proposed acquisition of land matter in accordance with s. 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act; AND THAT staff proceed as directed.

THAT the Council meeting minutes dated December 11, 2023 be adopted as presented.

THAT Council receive Report BP-01-24 dated January 29, 2024 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-10/23 (3163 Monck Road) as information; AND THAT subject to any new information and/or public comments received, Council direct staff to return the amendment to the next regular Council meeting for consideration.

THAT Council temporarily suspend Bylaw 2022.09 A Bylaw to Establish Rules of Procedure for Meetings of Council and Applicable Committees, as amended, in accordance with s. 36.1. pertaining to delegations.

THAT the deputation by Daniel McMillan regarding Technical Consent File B- 11/23 be received as information; AND THAT we refund the application fee to Mr. McMillen in the amount of $1,200.00.

THAT Council adopt the recommendations for the consent agenda dated January 29, 2024.

THAT Committee of the Whole Report 01/24 dated January 15, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes dated November 7, 2023 be received as information 11.3. Committee of Adjustment minutes dated December 5, 2023 Resolution Number CR.13.24 Moved by Jennifer Fisher Seconded by Keith Bell

THAT the Committee of Adjustment draft minutes dated January 9, 2024 be received as information

THAT the Longford Community Centre Board minutes dated November 14, 2023 be received as information

THAT the Longford Community Centre Board minutes dated December 12, 2023 be received as information

THAT the Library Board minutes dated November 16, 2023 be received as information

THAT the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission minutes dated December 14, 2023 be received as information

THAT the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission minutes dated January 11, 2024 be

THAT the Joint-Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated September 15, 2023 be received as information

THAT the Ramara Trails Committee minutes dated November 15, 2023 be received as information

THAT the Economic Development Committee minutes dated September 7, 2023 be received as information

THAT Report CD-04-24 be received as information; AND THAT the by-election be set for Monday, May 13, 2024; AND THAT we reschedule the May 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting to May 2, 2024 (Thursday).

WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario. AND THAT staff circulate it to MPP Jill Dunl

THAT we receive the County Council updates as information.

THAT Bill Nos. 2023.52, 2024.01, 2024.02, 2024.03, and 2024.04 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as bylaws.

THAT Bylaw 2024.06, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 29th day of January, 2024, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed. 20. ADJOURNMENT Resolution Number CR.29.24 Moved by David Snutch Seconded by Sherri Bell THAT we now adjourn at 8:29 p.m. until February 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.