Council

Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington, notwithstanding Section 4.17(b) of Procedure By-law 2024-65, requiring a virtual closed session meeting to be held in the Council Chamber, directs the closed session meeting on February 24, 2025, to be held virtually in Veteran’s Hall B. Page 1 of 13 Council Minutes February 24, 2025

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington defer agenda item 12.8, Amendment to Fees and Charges for Planning Development to afford staff the opportunity for further review.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington convene in closed session in accordance with section 239(2)(c) and (f) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended to consider a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

MacDonald. THAT Council reconvene in open session.

Lisa MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda items 11.1 through 11.3 as follows: 11.1 Approval and Receipt of Minutes That the minutes of the Council Meeting held January 27 and February 10, 2025 be approved as circulated; AND that the advisory committee minutes be received for information. 11.2 Community Heritage Grant Program Update Report from M. Iglesias, Manager of Planning Services Received for Information. 11.3 Township of Centre Wellington Source Protection 2024 Annual Report Page 6 of 13 Council Minutes February 24, 2025 Report from K. Davis, Risk Management Official THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive for information the report entitled Township of Centre Wellington Source Protection 2024 Annual Report.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington supports the implementation of the Home Energy Efficiency Transition Program within the Township of Centre Wellington; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to prepare the necessary Local Improvement Charge bylaw for the implementation of the Home Energy Efficiency Transition Program to be presented to Council for consideration at a future meeting; AND THAT the Mayor be authorized to provide a letter of support to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) on behalf of Council, in Page 7 of 13 Council Minutes February 24, 2025 support of the County of Wellington's application for grant funding to assist with the implementation of the Home Energy Efficiency Transition Program.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington adopts the Ontario Heritage Act Alternative Notice Policy, as outlined in staff report PLN2025-12 dated February 24, 2025, and enacts the corresponding by-law.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize award for the purchase of 1 (one) new purpose built single axle plow truck to Viking Cives at an upset limit of $373,383 inclusive Non-rebate HST. AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes Page 8 of 13 Council Minutes February 24, 2025 additional funding of $13,383.00 to be transferred from the General Capital Reserve.

Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves a single source contract for the supply and application of road base stabilization bio-resin to BioDiffusion Technologies Inc. at an upset limit of $203,520 including non-rebate HST, as outlined in Report IS2025-08.

Jennifer Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to submit an application under the Government of Canada's Active Transportation Fund grant program for Elora-Cataract Trail improvements on a new alignment through Fergus, Ontario; Page 9 of 13 Council Minutes February 24, 2025 AND THAT Council delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and Managing Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer to execute any funding agreements and any other documents related to securing the funding should the Township's grant applications be successful; AND THAT Council direct staff to report back on the project financing for the Township's share of the project cost should the grant application be successful.

Lisa MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive Fergus Grand Theatre: Operations and Community Impact Report for information; AND THAT Council directs staff to post the Fergus Grand Theatre: Operations and Community Impact Report on ConnectCW for public feedback and bring the Report to the Economic Prosperity and Growth, Healthy Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committees for feedback before returning to Council for final approval; AND THAT Council approves the Pre-approvals section outlined in Report CS2025-04 to enable staff to meet 2025 targets.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT Council authorize the use of the Façade and Property Improvement Grant, Study Grant, Building Improvement Grant, Rental Housing Grant, Rental Housing Development Charge Deferral, Tax Increment Equivalent, and Brownfields Tax Assistance incentive programs for 2025 as part of the Community Improvement Plan as recommended by the Economic Prosperity & Growth Advisory Committee.

Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to implement a formalized Winter Activities Risk Management Program including Tobogganing and Community Ice Rinks; AND THAT Council delegates authority to the Managing Director of Community Services to approve the locations in the Township where a tobogganing and community ice rink program will be implemented; AND THAT Council directs staff to return to Council with a final report on the Winter Activities Risk Management Program for Council approval by June 2025. Page 11 of 13 Council Minutes February 24, 2025

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT Council approves the additional staffing requirements for the Winter Activities Risk Management Program as outlined in report CS2025-10.

MacDonald. THAT for the remainder of the 2025 February to April winter season, tobogganing be permitted at Foote Park and Southridge Park, inclusive of the interim risk management practices identified in Report CS2025- 10; AND THAT tobogganing be temporarily prohibited on the high-risk areas of Ferrier Park as indicated by the red arrows on the map included in Report CS2025-10 until a final report is considered by Council.

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-laws 2025-17 and 2025-18 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

MacDonald. THAT By-law 2025-19 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held February 24, 2025 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.