Committee of the Whole

the vehicle and active transportation current and future needs and demographics have evolved since 2011 in the quadrant described as from Highway 26 between Grey Road 19/21, to Grey Road 19 from Grey Road 21 to Highway 26, Grey Road 21 from Grey Road 19 to Highway 26; WHEREAS implications of alterations and detours will affect traffic on Town roads in this quadrant; WHEREAS current demographics and needs of the area are not what was predicted over a decade ago; WHEREAS there is new information about potential future development in the quadrant unknown over a decade ago; WHEREAS Grey County endorses active transportation in Going Green in Grey. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Grey County Council direct staff to engage in further collaborative meetings and communication with the Ministry of Transportation, Simcoe County, and The Blue Mountains regarding: Grey Road 19 from Jozo Weider Blvd. to Grey Road 21; the intersection of Highway 26/Grey Road 21; and future roundabouts at Grey Road 19/Crosswinds Blvd. and Grey Road 19/21; And Be It Further Resolved That Grey County coordinate with The Blue Mountains to arrange these meetings and communication to address traffic flow issues, consider active transportation options and safety, and update cost requirements of upper and lower tiers for Council's consideration.

That staff be directed to prepare a report regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems to provide further information on these projects, the IESO process, and options for further direction or advocacy; and That staff share the delegation's presentation and any further information with Grey County member municipalities.

That the correspondence from the Grey County Beef Farmers Association regarding funding for Grey County Agricultural Services be received for information. Correspondence - Town of Parry Sound - Call for Changes to the Legislation Act 2006 That Grey County Council support the correspondence from the Town of Parry Sound regarding a call for changes to the Legislation Act, 2006, regarding publication notice requirements; and That the resolution of support be forwarded to AMO for further advocacy. Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes dated November 30, 2023 That the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes dated November 30, 2023, be adopted as presented; and That the following resolutions contained therein be endorsed: That report EDTC-PEDAC-19-23 regarding Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and Maker Space Management be received; and That in-year savings from the 2023 economic development general budget of $45,000 be used to co-fund the Henry Bernick pilot program; and That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre agreement with Georgian College; and That start-up support for the Maker Space be single sourced from NewMakeIt at a cost of $40,000 plus HST; and That staff take action prior to County Council approval as per Section 26.6 (b) of the Procedural By-law. CSR-CW-27-23 - Declaration of Surplus Lands That report CSR-CW-27-23 regarding declarations of surplus lands be

That Report CAOR-CW-23-23 be received; and That the Terms of Reference for the Budget and Finance Committee be endorsed as presented.

That the following members be appointed to the Budget and Finance Committee for 2024: Warden and Councillors Greig, Nielsen, Eccles, and Mackey

That report CCR-CW-24-23 regarding a review of the Land Acknowledgement Policy be received; and That Policy 3-34 being the Land Acknowledgement Policy be repealed, in favour of proceeding with a less structured policy framework.

That report EDTC-CW-22-23 regarding Community Improvement Plan Continuation be received; and That the CIP Program be renewed until December 31, 2028, to align with the term of the EDTC Master Plan; and That the County continue to participate in grant programs, without the $180,000 contribution in 2024.

That staff report PDR-CW-50-23 regarding Surplus Public Lands for Housing be received; and That Council direct staff to further explore the following options and prepare a further report with associated costs and recommendations: The potential sale or granting of surplus lands to a 3rd party for development of affordable housing The potential long-term lease of public lands for affordable housing development The potential sale or lease of public lands for market – rate housing to facilitate reinvestment into other affordable housing projects

That the Committee of the Whole does now go into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals (PDR-CW-49-23 - Official Plan Amendment 11 Appeals Update).