Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated March 4, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: Collective Bargaining - Labour Relations

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated March 4, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-09 to COW-2025-11 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated February 18, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council dated February 11, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Report FC-2025-2 titled "Bond Head Fire Station 2 Revised Plans" be received for information.

That Report ENF 2025-01 titled "2024 Enforcement Activity Report (January to December 2024)" be received for information.

That Report FIN-2025-3 titled “2024 Council Remuneration" be received for information.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report FIN-2025-2 titled "2026 Budget Timelines and Meeting Schedules" be received for information; and That the budget schedule contained therein be approved.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 7:39 p.m.

That By-laws 2025-27 and 2025-28 be passed.

WHEREAS Ontario has expanded the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) framework to address the housing supply crisis, which includes the need to balance the interests of both tenants and small-scale landlords; WHEREAS small-scale landlords may face financial strain when tenants withhold rent in bad faith, and delayed dispute resolution systems can result in undue hardship for landlords, while also affecting tenants’ security and well-being; WHEREAS it is crucial to support the development of legal ADUs and secondary rentals while ensuring tenants’ rights are respected and upheld; WHEREAS proposed reforms could include: Accelerating dispute resolution for ADUs and secondary rentals at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) within 30 days, ensuring fairness for both tenants and landlords Introducing mediation services to resolve disputes quickly and amicably, reducing reliance on lengthy hearings Providing both landlords and tenants with enhanced tools for clear communication, such as standardized rental agreements and better screening practices Strengthening protections for tenants against unfair eviction while enforcing stricter penalties for tenants withholding rent in bad faith Ensuring law enforcement access to properties only under appropriate circumstances, respecting tenants’ rights while supporting landlords in the resolution of unpaid rent issues Establishing a hardship relief fund for landlords impacted by unpaid rent, while ensuring tenants are also supported in cases of fina

That By-law 2025-29, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 4, 2025 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: 1. Collective Bargaining - Labour Relations