Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

That the agenda for the January 9, 2024, meeting of County Council, be approved.

That the Council Communications and Proclamations - November 28, 2023 - January 8, 2024, having been given due consideration, be received.

That the following Joint Council and Committee of the Whole minutes be confirmed and adopted:  Joint Council and Committee of the Whole - Minutes - November 28, 2023  Confidential Joint Council and Committee of the Whole - Minutes - November 28, 2023

That Council recess into Committee of the Whole at 9:09 a.m. Page 3 of 91

That the agenda for the January 9, 2024, meeting of Committee of the Whole, be approved.

That the following Consent Item, having been given due consideration, be received:

That Item CCW 2024-002, dated January 9, 2024 regarding a request for an exemption to Forest Conservation By-law 6894, be received; and That County Council grant an exemption to allow the removal of 0.9 hectares (2.2 acres) of woodlands at 1065 Centre Line Road in the Township of Clearview, substantively in the form attached as Schedule 1 to Item CCW 2024-002.

That Item CCW 2024-019, dated January 9, 2024, being an update on the review on regional governance as overseen by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, be received; and That the Warden and staff make an oral and/or written submission to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy that confirms the current positions of County Council and reflects the key supporting themes outlined in report CCW 2024-019.

That the Warden request to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy that a hearing be held at the Simcoe County Administration Centre to consult and receive representations Page 6 of 91 by Simcoe County municipalities on the governance review being considered by the Standing Committee.

That Item CCW 2024-010, dated January 9, 2024, regarding a speed limit reduction request on County Road 9 be received; and That the existing speed limit of 80 km/h on County Road 9 be maintained; and That the County continue to monitor the recent intersection improvements and work collaboratively with the Township of Clearview to implement further mitigation efforts and safety enhancements as deemed necessary.

That the recommendations contained within the Agricultural Liaison Committee Report, dated December 18, 2023, be approved.

That Item CCW 2024-008, dated January 9, 2024, regarding the Borrowing By-law, be received; and That the necessary by-law be presented to County Council, substantively in the form attached as Schedule 1 of Item CCW 2024- 008, to allow the County to borrow temporarily on its line of credit as may be necessary during the year to meet its current payment obligations.

That Committee of the Whole rise and report and resume sitting as County Council at 10:11 a.m.

That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated January 9, 2024, be approved.

That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Page 9 of 91 Committee of the Whole Report, dated January 9, 2024, be approved.

That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated January 9, 2024, be approved.

That Bill No. 7045-24 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

That Bill No. 7046-24 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

That Bill No. 7047-24 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

That the January 9, 2024, meeting of County Council, be adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

That the agenda for the November 28, 2023, meeting of Council, be approved.

That the Council Communications and Proclamations - November 14, 2023 - November 27, 2023, having been given due consideration, be received.

That the following Council minutes be confirmed and adopted and Committee of the Whole reports be confirmed:  County Council - Minutes - November 14, 2023  Committee of the Whole - Report - November 14, 2023

That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated November 14, 2023, be approved, with the exception of Committee of the Whole Item 5.1 - 2024 Draft County of Simcoe Budget.

That Item CCW 2023-305, dated November 14, 2023, regarding follow-up items from the Special Budget Meeting and recommended changes, be received; and Page 18 of 91 That the proposed 2024 County of Simcoe Budget be approved with the following amendments:  In Senior Services, fund the $50k cost increase related to a new Age Friendly study with the General Contingency Reserve.  Reduce the HR Admin Centre Space Redesign by $50k and phase the project over two years and aligning the HVAC and asset management work with this change.  Increase fees revenue to provide an estimated $450k in additional revenue.  Reduce provision of the 1% of the levy transferred to the Economic Development and Planning reserve for Economic Development to 0.5%.

That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated November 14, 2023, be approved, with the exception of Item 8.2 (CCW 2023-283 Hospital Transfer of Care Performance Targets - Update).

That Item CCW 2023-283, dated November 14, 2023, regarding Hospital Transfer of Care Performance Targets - Update, be received; and That staff be authorized to fund a one-year pilot in Paramedic Services in 2024 utilizing the interest earned in the Hospital Reserve Fund as generally outlined in Item CCW 2023-283.

That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated November 14, 2023, be approved.

That the Governance Committee recommendations contained within the following Governance Committee Reports dated November 14, 2023, be approved:  Governance Committee - Report - November 14, 2023  Governance Committee - Confidential Report - November 14, 2023

Page 20 of 91 That Item CO 2023-313, dated November 28, 2023, regarding County Council Vacancy Declaration, be received; and That the Town of Midland Deputy Mayor seat on County Council be declared vacant.

That Council recess into Committee of the Whole at 9:21 a.m.

That Item CCW 2023-306, dated November 28, 2023, regarding Simcoe County Archives Operations in October 2023, be received.

That the Warden write a letter of support for the Township of Adjala- Tosorontio resolution and convey that the County of Simcoe encourages this valuable service to continue within the school community; and That a copy of the letter be circulated to the lower-tier member municipalities, Simcoe County School Boards, Simcoe Members of Provincial Parliament, the Minister of the Solicitor General and Minister of Education.

That Item CCW 2023-310, dated November 28, 2023, regarding an update on Ministry of Health (MOH) funding of the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) Dedicated Offload Nurse Program for 2023/2024, be received; and That increased funding in support of the Dedicated Offload Nurse Program be utilized, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2023-310; and That further to By-law 6277, the Warden and County Clerk be authorized to enter into any necessary Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with area hospitals to establish performance targets and financial adjustments related to hospital offload delay. That the General Manager, Health and Emergency Services and Chief, Paramedic Services be individually delegated authority to adjust future funding allocations with partner hospitals located within the County of Simcoe, in accordance with offload delay needs.

That Item CCW-2023-315 dated November 28, 2023, regarding Community Paramedicine Home Visit Program, be received; and That staff be authorized to revise the 12 temporary full-time Community Paramedic positions to permanent status, as outlined in Item CCW 2023-315; and That the Warden send a letter of support to the Minister of Long-Term Care with a copy to the Minister of Health and Minister of Seniors and Page 24 of 91 Accessibility regarding the success of the Community Paramedicine program funded by the Ministry of Long-Term Care and to advocate for the one-time funding program to become permanent base funding.

That Item CCW 2023-291, dated November 28, 2023, regarding the Georgian Manor Construction Project – Beds in Abeyance, be received.

That the recommendations contained within the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report, dated November 21, 2023, be approved.

That Item CCW 2023-298, dated November 28, 2023 regarding the Township of Tiny’s Request for Delegation of Approval Authority for Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, be received; and That a Memorandum of Understanding to delegate the County’s approval authority for Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, be finalized with the Township of Tiny; and That notice be provided to the Township of Tiny and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the County of Simcoe intends to transfer approval authority for plans of subdivision and condominium within the geographic area of the Township of Tiny to the Township of Tiny, in accordance with the Planning Act regulations (O. Reg. 297/97); and That the necessary delegation by-law and finalized Memorandum of Understanding be presented to County Council; and That the Warden and County Clerk execute necessary documents as may be required to delegate the County’s Approval Authority for Plans of Subdivision and Condominium to the Township of Tiny.

That the recommendations contained within the Economic Development Sub-Committee Report, dated November 14, 2023, be approved.

That Item CCW 2023-308, dated November 28, 2023, regarding Page 27 of 91 Development Charge Deferral Request, be received; and That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Deferral Agreement for 2026 Line 11 Bradford West Gwillimbury.

That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session at 10:56 a.m. under authority of the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2)(c); a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Section 239 (2)(i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and Section 239 (2)(k)a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2023-164, dated November 28, 2023 regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; or a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2023-314, dated November 28, 2023 regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, be voted upon and approved in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.

That Committee of the Whole rise and report from closed session at 11:56 a.m. Page 29 of 91

That Committee of the Whole rise and report and resume sitting as County Council at 11:57 a.m.

That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated November 28, 2023, including the Confidential Item, be approved, with the exception of Item 27.1. CCW 2023-308 - Development Charge Deferral Request.

Page 30 of 91 That Item CCW 2023-308, dated November 28, 2023, regarding Development Charge Deferral Request, be received; and That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Deferral Agreement for 2026 Line 11 Bradford West Gwillimbury. The motion was

That Item CCW 2023-308, dated November 28, 2023, regarding Development Charge Deferral Request, be received; and That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Deferral Agreement for 2026 Line 11 Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Page 31 of 91 That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated November 28, 2023, be approved.

That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated November 28, 2023, be approved, including the Confidential Item.

Page 32 of 91 That Bills No. 7041-23, 7042-23, and 7043-23 be enacted as By-laws of the County of Simcoe.

That Bill No. 7044-23 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

Page 33 of 91 That the November 28, 2023, meeting of County Council be adjourned at 12:18 p.m.

Whereas 42 municipalities and regions including OBCM (Ontario Big City Mayors) and MARCO (Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario) members Ajax, Brampton, Burlington, Clarington, Hamilton, London, Oakville, Ottawa, Pickering, Whitby, Toronto, and Windsor, along with Peel, Durham and Halton Regions as well as Lanark County, Essex County and Renfrew County across Ontario have declared a gender-based violence and/or intimate partner violence epidemic (as of August 18, 2023); and Whereas on August 16, 2023, Justice Minister Arif Virani described gender-based violence as “an epidemic” in the federal government’s formal response to a coroner’s inquest, also stating that his government is committed to ending the gender-based violence epidemic “in all its forms, and is working to address any gaps in the Criminal Code to ensure a robust justice system response”; and Whereas by declaring gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic, the Town of Aurora can join the growing number of municipalities and regions in demanding action from all levels of government to address this growing epidemic; and Whereas the incidences of gender-based violence and intimate partner violence increased exponentially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has not decreased, while funding to provide the growing demand of services and support for victims and survivors of intimate partner and gender-based violence has not kept pace; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora d

That the nominations for the Vice-Chair of the Agricultural Liaison Committee be closed.

Page 76 of 91 That the agenda for the December 18, 2023, meeting of the Agricultural Liaison Committee, be approved, with the addition of discussion on roundabouts and transportation planning.

The Committee suggests that staff engage the Agricultural Liaison Committee in the future to explore jurisdictional comparisons and consider providing feedback on process changes for potential Page 77 of 91 amendments to the Forest Conservation By-law (By-law 6894).

That the December 18, 2023, meeting of the Agricultural Liaison Committee, be adjourned at 11:54 a.m. Page 78 of 91