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

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

Friday, September 4, 2026

Council and Committee Updates

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-norfolk-county-meetings. 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

• Dennis Travale regarding the Simcoe Splash Pad.
• Darlene Homeniuk regarding a request to change a garbage collection route.
• Les Anderson regarding the 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: Council will review recommended updates to County user fees and service charges and consider approval of a revised by-law.
• Development Charge Background Study and By-law Review: Council will consider the proposed 2026 Development Charge By-law, related policies, stakeholder feedback, and ongoing work toward a Development Charge Community Improvement Plan.
• Water and Wastewater User Fees: Recommendations include reminder notice fees and an eBilling incentive for water and wastewater customers.

Emergency and Social Services

• 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2026–2036: Council will consider approval of the updated Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Homelessness Plan and its submission to the Province.
• Non-Profit Housing Provider Amalgamation Update: Staff will provide an update on ongoing amalgamation discussions and future considerations for Council.

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.

Watch the Meeting

The Council-in-Committee meeting will be streamed live beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at norfolkcounty.ca/watch-norfolk-county-meetings. View the full agenda for additional reports and supporting materials.