Council

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda items 7.1 through 7.4. Page 2 of 11 Council Minutes July 15, 2024

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amending agreement related to the Use Page 3 of 11 Council Minutes July 15, 2024 of Grounds Agreement between the Fergus Tennis Club Inc. and the Township for the use of the Sportsplex Tennis Courts authorized through Bylaw No. 2019-22; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorse an amendment to By-law 2023-95, the Township's Fees & Charges By- Law, Schedule A, pursuant to the amending agreement recommendation from report CS2024-18 to establish the annual rental and hydro charges associated with Tennis Court usage.

Lisa MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement to Amend and Extend the Lease Agreement for 160 Albert Street West, Fergus, between the Township of Centre Wellington and the Highland Rugby Club.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive as information a report on Private Underground Infrastructure in Road Allowances.

Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize staff to submit an application to the Canadian Cultural Spaces Fund in support of renovations to the upstairs at the Fergus Grand Theatre; AND THAT Council authorizes a top up to the budget of $8,000 from General Capital Reserves to meet the Township's 50% commitment to the project, if the grant application is successful; AND THAT Council delegates authority to the Managing Director of Corporate Services to execute the financing Agreement with the Grantor (Canadian Heritage Department) if successful.

Jennifer Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington gives three readings to a by-law to repeal Schedule "A" to By-law 2023-78 and replace it with a new Schedule "A".

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Page 5 of 11 Council Minutes July 15, 2024 Mayor and Clerk to execute a new interest free loan agreement with the Elora Centre for the Arts.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund, and repeal By-law 2014-024; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to engage an external consultant to complete a Housing Needs Assessment required to remain compliant with the terms of the Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund.

Kimberley Jefferson. Page 6 of 11 Council Minutes July 15, 2024 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an Elora Green Space Donation for Seasonal Lighting Agreement between the Township and Kat Florence Canada Company Limited; AND THAT Council delegates authority to the Managing Director of Community Services to authorize variations in the design and cost of the seasonal lighting annually and times of operation, as required.

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report CS2024-22 Indigenous-themed Sports Logos in Township Facilities Update for information purposes; AND THAT Council directs staff to reinstall the banners at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre arena, exclusive of banners displaying indigenous themed logos or names, until such time as Council has implemented a policy on Indigenous-themed Sports Logos in Township Facilities; AND THAT Council directs staff to continue the work with the Indigenous-themed Sports Logos in Township Facilities Working Group under the DEI Advisory Committee, to develop that policy, and that progress on that initiative be shared with the community on the Connect CW website at www.connectcw.ca.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives report CAO2024-11 for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington supports a collaborative approach to child care planning, funding, administration, and operations lead by Wellington County with the Township playing a supportive role as outlined in this report; AND THAT this report and approved recommendations be forwarded to Wellington County Council and relevant staff for their information to stress the importance of the County’s ongoing leadership and involvement in providing child care services in Centre Wellington, as well as the Township’s offer of support; AND THAT Council defer decisions on future outdoor recreation needs in Belwood until the completion of the ongoing Parks and Recreation Plan, which will provide a comprehensive assessment of the needs in Centre Wellington. AND THAT Council directs staff to send a letter to the County of Wellington encouraging County Council to consider investigating building child care facilities.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT By-laws 2024-37, 2024-39 through 2024-45 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

Denis Craddock. THAT Bylaw 2024-38, A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Loan Agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington and Elora Centre for the Arts be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed. Page 9 of 11 Council Minutes July 15, 2024

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington and James Keating Construction (2004) Limited to purchase a portion of land municipally known as 7715 Sideroad 15, Fergus for the purpose of a future municipal supply well facility in the amount of $55,500.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT By-law 2024-46 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held July 15, 2024 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.