Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated March 3, 2026 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: Identifiable Individuals - Committee of Adjustment

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated March 3, 2026 be adopted as amended.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2026-16 to COW-2026-18 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated February 17, 2026 be adopted as printed.

That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received; T o advance this process, the Town and Ambria Homes will work together to develop a visioning exercise for supporting a “complete community” including the proponent’s lands and discussion regarding a Community Benefit Contribution which may be intended for parks and recreational uses associated with Henderson Park. That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion request and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution by Ambria Homes be endorsed in principle; That staff be directed to proceed with town-initiated Official Plan amendments including public consultants for the lands detailed herein; That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties.

That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received; That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion requests and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution proposals submitted by Signature Communities be endorsed in principle; That staff be directed to proceed with town-initiated Official Plan amendments for the lands detailed herein; and, That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties.

That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Bene fi t Contributions”, be received; To address the anticipated growth of the Town, there is a need to undertake a Settlement Boundary Area Expansion; To advance this process, the Town and Signature Communities will work together to locate a long term care facility, medical offices and other retail uses to support a “complete community” in the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion, including a +40 acre transition / buffer area adjacent to agricultural lands in proximity to 4th Line; That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion request and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution proposal submitted by Signature Communities be endorsed in principle; That staff initiate the process to expand the urban boundary for the lands of Signature Communities; That staff and Signature Communities prepare technical reports to support the urban use of the lands; That staff and Signature Communities undertake a fulsome public engagement and consultation process; and That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties.

That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received; To advance this process, the Town and Signature Communities will work together to develop a visioning exercise for supporting a “complete community” including the proponent’s lands and discussion regarding a Community Benefit Contribution. That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion request and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution by Signature Communities be endorsed in principle north of Line 5 and 30 acres at Hwy 88 and Sideroad 10; That staff be directed to proceed with town-initiated Official Plan amendments including public consultants for the lands detailed herein; That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties.

That Report ENF-2026-2 titled “Enforcement Activity Report 2025” be received for information.

That staff be requested to provide information pertaining to a preliminary design and costing to convert the west Bud Brown Park basketball court to a multi-use pad for basketball, pickleball and winter outdoor ice rink and to identify any potential funding sources and third-party sponsorships outside of the 2027 budget process.

That staff be requested to provide information regarding a consolidated evaluation of the on-demand transit system, including ridership data and options for organizing a public engagement session.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report GS-2026-02 titled “Status Update of the Holland Marsh Zoning Harmonization Initiative” be received for information; and That Council withdraw from further consideration the proposal to lift the restriction to permit a detached dwelling on Marsh Agricultural “AM” zoned properties greater than 4.0 hectares.

That Report PLN-2026-3 entitled "Recommendation Report for Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision" for lands municipally known 2856 Line 6 be received; and, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council directs that no further public notification related to this Zoning By-Law Amendment is required; and, That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands located in Part of Lot 12, Concession 6, be approved with modifications as recommended herein; and, That proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Application be given draft approval subject to the conditions attached to this report, including that draft approval lapse after three (3) years if final approval is not achieved.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 10:11 p.m.

That By-law 2026-012 be passed.

That the Motion titled “Cannabis Licence Act Review” be

That the Motion titled "Comprehensive review of the ongoing operation of Strong Mayor Powers" be

That By-law 2026-013, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 3, 2026 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 10:57 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. Identifiable Individuals - Committee of Adjustment

That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received; To advance this process, the Town and Ambria Homes will work together to develop a visioning exercise for supporting a “complete community” including the proponent’s lands and discussion regarding a Community Benefit Contribution which may be intended for parks and recreational uses associated with Henderson Park. That the Settlement Boundary Area Expansion request and corresponding Community Benefit Contribution by Ambria Homes be endorsed in principle; That staff be directed to proceed with town-initiated Official Plan amendments including public consultants for the lands detailed herein; That, prior to scheduling statutory public meetings for the town-initiated Official Plan amendments, Council be presented with draft Community Benefit Agreements detailing the contribution proposals of the respective parties. For (8): Mayor Leduc, Deputy Mayor Sandhu, Councillor Duhaney, Councillor Scott, Councillor Giordano, Councillor Ferragine, Councillor Harper, and Councillor Dykie Against (1): Councillor Verkaik

That the Motion titled “Cannabis Licence Act Review” be referred back to staff for further review, and that staff report back to Council with additional supporting information for further consideration.

That the Motion titled "Comprehensive review of the ongoing operation of Strong Mayor Powers" be deferred until such time as the requested motion from the January 20, 2026, Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting, requesting the Provincial Government "Rescind the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act" is brought forward for consideration.