Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the minutes contained herein be approved.

That the regular meeting of Council be recessed to hold public hearings for the following applications: 7.1 DEV2025-023 - Public Meeting Report for Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z01/25 - Moore 7.2 DEV2025-024 - Public Meeting Report for Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z02/25 - Sparano 7.3 DEV2025-041 - Public Meeting Report for Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z04/25 - Catto 7.4 DEV2025-042- Public Meeting Report for Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z06/25 - Wilson 7.5 DEV2025-043 - Public Meeting Report for Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z07/25 – Donaldson

That consideration of zoning by-law amendment application Z06/25 be

It has been demonstrated that Application Z01-25 for the lands described as PLAN 398 LOT 2 and municipally addressed as 122 Drive-in Crescent, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and complies with the overall intent Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Subject to the following provisions, it is recommended that Application Z01-25 be approved, and that the amending by-law be prepared and forwarded to Council for adoption: 1. That the amending by-law include: a. A provision which shall permit a Home Industry in existing buildings in the Residential One Exception 55 (R1-55) Zone; b. A provision which shall permit an increased lot coverage for accessory buildings and structures to 8.5% of the total lot area; c. A provision to permit a maximum height of 7.0 m for existing accessory buildings and structures; d. An addition of a holding symbol (H) to the Residential One Exception 55 (R1-55- H) Zone to a portion of the subject property to prevent any new residential development until the following condition has been addressed:  A site assessment and/or Environmental Impact Study completed by a qualified individual has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

It has been demonstrated that Application Z04-25 for the lands described as Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession 1 NCD, Keppel, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and complies with the overall intent Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Provided no further comments are received as a result of the Public Meeting, it is recommended that Application No. Z04-25 be approved, and that the amending By-law be brought forward to Council for adoption subject to the following provisions: 1. That the amending by-law include: a. An addition of a holding symbol (H) to the Rural Zoned portions of the subject property to prevent any new residential development until the following condition has been addressed:  An Archaeological Assessment be completed to the satisfaction of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

It has been demonstrated that Application Z06/25 for the lands described as Part Lot 23, Georgian Range, Keppel, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and complies with the overall intent Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Provided no further comments are received as a result of the Public Meeting, it is recommended that Application No. Z06/25 be approved, and that the amending By-law be brought forward to Council for adoption subject to the following provisions: 1. That the amending by-law include: a. An addition of a holding symbol (H) to the Rural Zoned portions of the subject property to prevent any new residential development until the following condition has been addressed:  That a Limited Services Agreement is entered into with the Township of Georgian Bluffs before the holding provision can be lifted.

It has been demonstrated that Application Z07/25 for the lands described as Part Lot 2 and 3, Concession 2, Keppel, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and complies with the overall intent Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Provided no further comments are received as a result of the Public Meeting, it is recommended that Application No. Z07/25 be approved, and that the amending By-law be brought forward to Council for adoption subject to the following provisions: 1. That the amending by-law include: a. Recognition of the existing workshop as a commercial garage door and loading dock installation service, and; b. Recognition of the existing dwelling as the principal residence on the subject lands.

That the public hearing be adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated.

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 4, 2025, be adopted, including recommendations COW2025-027 to COW2025-029; and That all actions contained therein be approved.

Whereas the Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 5, Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, which proposes substantial changes to environmental planning policies, including replacing the Endangered Species Act with a new framework that reduces protections for at-risk species, and enabling the creation of Special Economic Zones that may override local planning authority and environmental oversight; And whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs supports increasing housing supply and economic growth, but believes this must be done in a way that upholds environmental responsibility and maintains the integrity of local planning processes; And whereas Bill 5, as proposed, weakens safeguards for natural heritage systems, threatening biodiversity, and diminishing the authority of municipalities to manage growth in accordance with local needs and official plans; And whereas the Canadian Environmental Law Association submits that all of the Bill 5 schedules, with minor exceptions, should be

THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV-2025-050, Award of Contract for Structure S-005, Keppel-Sarawak Townline Bridge Rehabilitation; THAT a contract with the firm J.P. Commercial Contractors Inc. for Request for Tender 2025-07 Structure S-005, Keppel- Sarawak Townline Bridge Rehabilitation in the amount of $93,460.00 (excluding HST) be awarded. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for service.

That By-law 2025-039, being a By-law to establish and levy tax rates for the Township of Georgian Bluffs purposes, confirm the County of Grey and School Board rates for the year 2025; provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof; and establish alternative instalments and due dates, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

That By-law 2025-040, being a By-law to establish a Council Remuneration Committee for the Township of Georgian Bluffs for the 2026-2030 Council Term, appoint members to the Committee, and adopt Terms of Reference, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z06/24 for Angel Red Inc. c/o Larry Hutchinson, for lands legally described as PLAN 857 PT LOT 31 RP16R-3098 PART 6 in the former Township of Keppel; and Whereas Council has considered oral submissions made at the Public Meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs is satisfied that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and other governing regulations; and That By-law 2025-041 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the Manager of Human Resources and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 16.1 Minutes of Previous Meetings 16.1.1 April 23, 2025 16.1.2 May 7, 2025 16.1.3 May 13, 2025 16.1.4 May 16, 2025 16.2 labour relations or employee negotiations (open meeting exemption "d" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) - CAO Recruitment

That By-law No. 2025-042, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on June 11, 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:01 p.m.