Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of June 17, 2026 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendments ZB-2026-005 and ZB-2026-007 by Innovative Planning Solutions and MHBC Planning on behalf of Chattha Group Bayfield Ltd., and Tiny Hoppers, owners of the subject lands, be called to order at 6:33 PM.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendments ZB-2026-005 and ZB-2026-007 by Innovative Planning Solutions and MHBC Planning on behalf of Chattha Group Bayfield Ltd., and Tiny Hoppers, owners of the subject lands, does now adjourn at 8:08 PM.

That Council, having held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment SU-2026-005 by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of Chattha Group Bayfield Ltd., having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That Council, having held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2026-007 by MHBC Planning on behalf of Tiny Hoppers, having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That the Delegation from the Severn Sound Environmental Association be received.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of June 3, 2026 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of June 3, 2026 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of June 3, 2026

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of April 7, 2026 2) Minutes of the Springwater Sports Heritage Board Meeting of May 7, 2026

That correspondence and information items regarding Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, be received as information.

That correspondence and information items regarding Bill 97, the Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2026, be received as information.

That Action Report items 10.2 through to 10.10 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented, with the exception of of items 10.2, 10.4 and 10.10, to be dealt with separately. 10.2 - Draft Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law 10.3 - Special Events By-law Update 10.4 - Grenfel Community Park Outdoor Rink Board Replacement 10.5 - Request for Addendum to Swoop Fiber Public Wifi 10.6 - Midhurst Heights Doran Water Treatment Plant & Sewage Pumping Station Security Reduction 10.7 - Carson Neighbourhood Phase 1B – Security Reduction Request Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 10.8 - Award of 2026-32-PW – Professional Engineering Consulting Services for Roads Needs Study 10.9 - Midhurst Heights Phase 1CD Subdivision Security Reduction #1 10.10 - Development Charges Reduction Program

That the report from the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding the draft Special Events By-law, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That the proposed draft Special Events By-law be presented for consideration at the July 8, 2026, Regular Council meeting.

That the report from the Director, Recreation, Parks, and Facilities regarding a Request for Addendum to Swoop Fiber Public Wifi, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That Council approve an addendum to the existing Wi ‑ Fi License Agreement with SwoopFiber Inc. (Swoop) to add the Elmvale Community Hall / Community Centre and associated parking area at 33 Queen Street West, Elmvale, for free public Wi ‑ Fi service, including coverage that supports the Elmvale BIA Farmers’ Market and community events, consistent with the technical concept set out in the amendment materials; and, That Council direct staff to work with Swoop to establish appropriate operational, technical, privacy, safety, signage, and risk-management parameters before any public Wi ‑ Fi service is implemented in the parks identified in the proposed amendment, namely: Homer Barrett Park, Bishop Park, and Heritage Park; and, That Council direct that any addendum and any subsequent park deployment be subject to implementation of a public-facing acceptable use, privacy, and accessibility framework satisfactory to the Township, and should such measures be met to staff satisfaction; and, That Council authorize staff to execute an agreement inclusive of these additional locations, once satisfactory conditions are met.

That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering regarding Doran Water Treatment Plant & Sewage Pumping Station - Security Reduction Request for Stage 2 Agreement, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That the total securities for this development be released in the amount of $18,314,372.84.

That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering regarding Carson Neighbourhood Phase 1B - Security Reduction Request of Water Treatment Plant, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That the total securities for this development be released by the amount of $3,222,564.50.

That the report from the Director, Public Works and Infrastructure regarding Award of 2026-32-PW – Professional Engineering Consulting Services for Roads Needs Study, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That Council award contract RFP 2026-32-PW to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for the provision of professional engineering consulting services for the Roads Needs Study, in in the amount of $64,805.90, excluding HST and including contingency; and, That Council approve an additional $42,505.90, excluding HST, be drawn from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering regarding Midhurst Heights Phase 1CD Servicing & Site Alteration works - Security Reduction Request for Stage 1 & Stage 2 Agreements, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That the total securities for this development be released by the amount of $29,014.50 + $2,545,815.98 for a total of $2,574,830.45.

That the report from the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding the Draft Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That the proposed Draft Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law be presented at the July 8, 2026, regular meeting for Council’s consideration; and, That the Draft Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law come into effect on January 1, 2027; and, That the current Swimming Pool Fence By-law 1995-024 be rescinded effective January 1, 2027. Amended C311B-2026 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Delete the third and fourth paragraphs Replace July 8, 2027, with "September 2, 2026" Add "And That staff seek Council comments from Council regarding the draft by-law prior to reporting back."

That the report from the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding the Draft Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That the proposed Draft Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law be presented at the September 2, 2026, regular meeting for Council’s consideration; and, And That staff seek Council comments from Council regarding the draft by-law prior to reporting back.

That the report from the Manager Community Services regarding the Grenfel Community Park Outdoor Rink Board Replacement, dated June 17, 2026 be received; and, That Council approve that the rink board replacement project be funded from the Mick’s Subdivision contribution to the Grenfel Community Park, which is held in the Land Acquisition Reserve, in the amount of $168,000 including contingency plus HST $170,956.80 including HST recoverable; and, That Council approve the award of the replacement of the dasher boards and protective netting system to Athletica Sports Systems; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting purchase agreement. Amended C312B-2026 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add And That lines four (4) pickle ball court be painted on the rink floor as part of the project with funding allocated from the Micks Subdivision contribution; and,

That the report from the Manager Community Services regarding the Grenfel Community Park Outdoor Rink Board Replacement, dated June 17, 2026 be received; and, That Council approve that the rink board replacement project be funded Mick’s Subdivision contribution to the Grenfel Community Park, which is held in the Land Acquisition Reserve, in the amount of $168,000 including contingency plus HST $170,956.80 including HST recoverable; and, That Council approve the award of the replacement of the dasher boards and protective netting system to Athletica Sports Systems; and, And That lines four (4) pickle ball court be painted on the rink floor as part of the project with funding allocated from the Micks Subdivision contribution; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting purchase agreement.

That the report from the Director of Finance regarding the Development Charges Reduction Program, dated June 17, 2026, be received; and, That staff proceed with submission of the Development Charges Reduction Program application; and, That Council, in principle, support a reduction of the residential development charges rates by 30% from March 30, 2026, levels; and, That these reductions apply across all residential development types and geographic areas and are maintained for a period of three years.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information, with the exception of items 7 & 8, to be dealt with separately: 1) Building Services Monthly Update - May 2026 2) By-law Services Monthly Update - May 2026 3) Update - Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout Gate 4) Bill 9 - Municipal Accountability Act, 2026 5) Zoning By-law House Keeping Amendments 2026 6) Water Meter Program & High Usage Alerts 7) Billing Frequency, Costs & Paperless Savings 8) Water Leak Adjustment Policy & Municipal Benchmarking 9) Corporate Credit Card Report - April 2026 10) May 2026 Cheque Register

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information; 7) Billing Frequency, Costs & Paperless Savings Amended C315B-2026 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That staff be directed to report back for Council’s consideration a detailed cost estimate and implementation timeline for transitioning to a bi-monthly and monthly utility billing cycle, including resident inquiry data.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information; 7) Billing Frequency, Costs & Paperless Savings That staff be directed to report back for Council’s consideration a detailed cost estimate and implementation timeline for transitioning to a bi-monthly and monthly utility billing cycle, including resident inquiry data.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information; 8) Water Leak Adjustment Policy & Municipal Benchmarking Amended C316B-2026 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That Council adopt the Water Leak Adjustment Policy, attached to this report as Appendix A, amended to be applicable to residential, commercial and industrial properties. And Further That this policy be enacted retroactively to January 1, 2026.

That the Report item listed herein, be received as information; 8) Water Leak Adjustment Policy & Municipal Benchmarking; and, That Council adopt the Water Leak Adjustment Policy, attached to this report as Appendix A, amended to be applicable to residential, commercial and industrial properties. And Further That this policy be enacted retroactively to January 1, 2026.

Whereas concerns have been identified regarding parking and traffic safety on Train Avenue East; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to prepare an amending By-law to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law 2005-018, as amended, as follows: 1. Schedule A – Prohibited Parking be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the south side of Train Avenue East from Yonge Street South to Simcoe Street. And Further, That the amending By-law be presented to Council for consideration at a future meeting.

Whereas ditching has recently been conducted in the northeast quadrant of Elmvale; and, Whereas the Townships current service standard is to apply grass seed to such projects in order to reinstate grass in the disturbed locations in urbanized areas; and, Whereas the residents have expressed concerns regarding the ability for grass to grow in the areas due to soil conditions. Be It Therefore Resolved That Council hereby direct that hydroseeding take place in the affected areas, as an alternative solution to grass seed.

Whereas the 2022 Renfrew County Inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam issued 86 recommendations intended to reduce and prevent intimate partner violence in Ontario; and, Whereas Recommendation #1 of the Renfrew County Inquest calls upon the Province of Ontario to formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic; and, Whereas the Ontario Provincial Police reported an 18 percent increase in intimate partner violence victims in 2024, and Simcoe County Violence Against Women agencies received 12,870 crisis calls in 2025; and, Whereas the County of Simcoe has adopted a resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and requesting that the Province of Ontario do the same; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of Springwater: 1. Support Recommendation #1 of the Renfrew County Inquest calling upon the Province of Ontario to formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic; and, 2. Express its support for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and for the organizations that provide prevention, intervention, shelter, counselling, and support services; and, 3. Direct that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the local Member of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the County of Simcoe, and all municipalities within Simcoe County.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2026-049 Amend Council Remuneration and Expense Policy

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 9:54 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on July 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.