Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Closed Session Agenda dated November 18, 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: Youth Council Advisory Committee Appointments – identifiable individuals; Early Payment Agreement 3 – negotiations; and Municipal Land Encroachment – litigation or potential ligation matter and proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.

That Council appoint Councillor Harper and Councillor Duhaney as the Council representatives on the Youth Council Advisory Committee; and That Council receive the applications for the Youth Council Advisory Committee and approve youth appointments; and That the names of the appointed members remain confidential until they are notified; and That the Terms of Reference of the committee be amended to reflect the composition of 7 youth members and that members are limited to serving two consecutive one-year terms; and That the necessary by-laws be brought forward for enactment at the next Regular Council meeting.

That Council approve the 2026 Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board Business Plan and Budget, as presented.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2025-60 to COW-2025-63 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated November 4, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association of Ontario letter congratulating employee Andrew Richardson for successfully achieving the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer certification be received for information.

That Report CAP-2025-6, titled “Holland Street East and Holland Street West Corridor Study - Project Update” be received; and That Council endorse staff’s project implementation recommendations outlined in the report and associated presentation; and That Council consider the updated project budget of $37,300,000 through the 2026 capital budget deliberations.

That Report SW-2025-2, titled “Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Strategy” be received; That Council adopt a by-law to implement a Stormwater Fee; and That Council authorize the implementation of a Stormwater Fee for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional properties beginning in 2026; and That Council authorize the implementation of a Stormwater Fee for residential and select farm properties beginning in 2027; and, That Council authorize the creation of a Stormwater Reserve Fund.

That Report PP-2025-09, titled "Arboriculture Programs and Funding” be received for information.

That Report FIN 2025-15, titled "2024 Investment Report" be received for information.

That staff be requested to provide information pertaining to p otential traffic calming measures of Maplegrove Avenue, Magani Avenue, and Collings Avenue and report back to the Strategic Initiatives Committee.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

That Report FIN 2025-16, titled “September 30, 2025 Financial Results,” be received for information; and That Council authorize closing the Capital Facilities Reserve Fund and transferring the remaining balance to the Capital Replacement Reserve; and That Council authorize the transferring the balance of the Parking Lot Reserve Fund, save and except for $44,460 to the Capital Replacement Reserve; and That Council authorizes additional funding for Annual Capital Projects that are slightly over budget, not greater than 10%, with such funding to be provided in the same manner as the originally approved budget.

That Report FIN-2025 14, titled “2026- 2031 Water Financial Plan” be received; and That Council adopt the “2026-203 1 Water Financial Plan” as presented.

That Report GS-2025-04, titled “Reinstatement of Gapp Lane” be received for information; and That Council endorse staff’s plan to pursue the reinstatement of Gapp Lane as an unopened road municipal allowance as outline in the report.

That Report BLDG-2025-01, titled "Mandatory Registration of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) By-law" be received; and That Council approve the proposed ADU Registration By-law (attached) to establish a mandatory registration process for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with provincial legislation and municipal objectives.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 10:25 p.m.

That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, item 17.1 inclusive, be received and approved.

That By-laws 2025-109, 2025-110, and 2025-111 be passed.

That By-law 2025-112, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated November 18, 2025 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 10:35 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. Youth Council Advisory Committee Appointments – identifiable individuals; 2. Early Payment Agreement 3 – negotiations; and 3. Municipal Land Encroachment – litigation or potential ligation matter and proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.