Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda and any Addendum distributed for the July 11, 2024 meeting of Council, be approved. -

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council on June 13, 2024 and the special meeting of Council on July 4, 2024, be adopted. -

THAT the presentation from StrategyCorp Inc. regarding the Governance and Service Review, be received. -

THAT the minutes of the Infrastructure and Environmental Services meeting held on June 27, 2024, and the recommendations set out, be adopted. -

THAT the minutes of the General Government Services meeting held on June 27, 2024, be adopted. -

THAT the minutes of the Health and Human Services meeting held on June 27, 2024, be adopted. -

THAT the Second Quarter Procurement Report, from the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, and the Procurement Manager, dated July 11, 2024, be received. -

THAT the report from the Clerk, dated July 11, 2024, regarding the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, be received; AND THAT Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood, Principles Integrity be appointed as Integrity Commissioners for the County of Dufferin for a five (5) year term; AND THAT the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. -

THAT the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated July 11, 2024, with respect to Reports from Outside Boards, be received. -

THAT the report of the Director of Planning and Development, “Site Plan Agreement (RSSB Canada)”, dated July 11, 2024, be received; AND THAT the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign an amending agreement to the Site Plan Agreement, for Part Lot 7 Concession A, Being Part 1, Registered Plan 7R5619, Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin, PIN 34084-0094 (the Subject Lands) subject to the County solicitor and the Township of East Garafraxa’s approval; AND THAT the necessary by-law be brought forward to delegate authority to staff to execute Site Plan Agreements and undertake any necessary actions to implement the provisions of the agreement, in accordance with the Planning Act of Ontario. A recorded vote was requested and taken as follows: Councillor Yay Nay Councillor Creelman (3) x Councillor Gardhouse (2) x Councillor Gerrits (1) x Councillor Hall (2) x Councillor Hawkins (1) x COUNCIL MINUTES – July 11, 2024 – Page 9 Councillor Yay Nay Councillor Horner (1) x Councillor Little (1) x Councillor McLean (1) x Councillor Mills (2) x Councillor Nix (2) x Councillor Post (8) x Councillor Rentsch (1) x Councillor Soloman (1) x Councillor Taylor (7) x Warden White (1) x Total (34) 32 2 -

THAT the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated July 11, 2024, with respect to Edelbrock Centre Design Proposal Update, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to work with DPAI Inc. to finalize a proposal to update the design and layout of the Edelbrock Centre to accommodate a Council Chambers and Service Hub, office space renovations, sustainability, accessibility, and exterior façade improvements; AND THAT the cost for the update to the feasibility study and redesign not exceed $85,000 to be financed from the Rate Stabilization Reserve. A recorded vote was requested and taken as follows: Councillor Yay Nay Councillor Creelman (3) x Councillor Gardhouse (2) x Councillor Gerrits (1) x Councillor Hall (2) x Councillor Hawkins (1) x Councillor Horner (1) x Councillor Little (1) x COUNCIL MINUTES – July 11, 2024 – Page 10 Councillor Yay Nay Councillor McLean (1) x Councillor Mills (2) x Councillor Nix (2) x Councillor Post (8) x Councillor Rentsch (1) x Councillor Soloman (1) x Councillor Taylor (7) x Warden White (1) x Total (34) 31 3 -

THAT staff and Council advocate to the Ministry of Transportation for safety features on Highway 10, specifically at the intersection of Dufferin Road 17 and Highway 10; AND THAT the safety of Highway 10 be discussed at the requested Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference delegation; AND THAT the resolution be circulated to the Premier, the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction, and MPP Sylvia Jones. -

BE IT RESOLVED that Dufferin County requests that the Minister of Health and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks reconsider the funding cuts to the wastewater testing program developed during the COUNCIL MINUTES – July 11, 2024 – Page 11 COVID crisis in order to protect the health and well-being of the residents of Ontario and reduce future costs to our health care system. -

THAT Council moved into Closed Session (9:32 pm) in accordance with the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2)(d) – labour relations or negotiations. -

THAT Council move into open session (9:37 pm). -

THAT the report of the Director People & Equity, dated July 11, 2024, regarding the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Collective Bargaining, be received. -

THAT By-Law 2024-31 be read a first, second and third time and enacted. -

THAT the meeting adjourn. -