Council-in-Committee Agenda – Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the GAB Training Room, 12 Gilbertson Drive, Simcoe.

Live stream at norfolkcounty.ca/watch. View the full agenda. 

Consent

• Proposed reduced speed limits on Elgin Avenue near Elgin Avenue Public School, with staff seeking direction to prepare the necessary by-law amendments
• Temporary road closure information for the Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest
• Delegated authority purchasing activity report for April to June 2026, including a proposed budget increase for a commercial dishwasher replacement project
• Proposed 2027 Council and Committee meeting schedule for Council approval

Deputations

• Simcoe Splash Pad
• Request to change a garbage collection route
• Lynnwood Arts Centre

Presentations

Ontario Provincial Police

• Sergeant Kocmarek will provide an overview of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Early Resolution Program
• Council will consider endorsing an Early Resolution model, supporting proposed Provincial Offences Act amendments, and sending a letter of support to the Province

Communications

• Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario 2025 Annual Report
• Correspondence from the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism regarding the deadline for designating listed heritage properties
• Updates from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding proposed changes under the Conservation Authorities Act

Staff Reports

Corporate Services

• Proposed 2027 User Fees and Service Charges
• Development Charge Background Study and By-law Review
• Water and Wastewater User Fees

Emergency and Social Services

• 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2026–2036
• Non-Profit Housing Provider Amalgamation Update

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

• Information update regarding meetings and advocacy efforts at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference

Closed Session

Council is scheduled to discuss:

• An insurance and claims update
• The negotiated settlement between Norfolk County and UFCW Local 175 for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
• An unsolicited offer involving the potential sale of County-owned land in Ward 6
• An early closed-session update regarding Ontario Land Tribunal matters related to 289 Leamon Street