Planning Committee

That the agenda be amended to add a delegation.

That the delegation by Mike Puopolo, Co-Chief Executive Officer and David Galbraith, President, Up Consulting regarding OPA 126 Urban Boundary Expansion be received for information.

That the Planning Financial Statements as of October 31, 2024 be approved.

That the 2025 User Fees and Charges for Planning be approved.

That staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review of user fees for 2026.

That the preliminary 2025-2034 Planning capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts as set out in this report be endorsed and forwarded to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee for inclusion in the County of Wellington’s Preliminary Ten-Year Plan.

That Council for the County of Wellington authorize the Warden and the Clerk to execute an Agreement between the County of Wellington and the Ontario Provincial Police for the provision of Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services (NG 9-1-1).

That the Committee receives and accepts the annual report on the County’s Emergency Management Programme for 2024.

That the Green Legacy Programme – 2023-24 Annual Report be received for information.

That the report titled Kissing Bridge Trailway – Conestogo River Bridge be received for information; and That staff be authorized to extend the lease agreement with the Province in support of the Region of Waterloo’s funding request.

That Staff be directed to pursue funding from Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Community Efficiency Financing programme in support of the HEET programme implementation; and That staff be directed to commence acquisition of services to support programme start- up; and That the CAO, Clerk and Treasurer be delegated authority to negotiate with FCM to a maximum County loan contribution of $2,700,000; and That the 2025 Budget and 10-Year Plan include the implementation of the HEET programme.

That the County Official Plan Review – OPA 126 Urban Boundary Expansions report be received for information. That the County Clerk circulate this report to Member Municipalities for information. That draft OPA 126 Urban Boundary Expansions be circulated for comments. That staff be directed to schedule and hold an open house(s) under the Planning Act to provide the public with opportunities to review and comment on the amendment. That the Planning Committee be authorized to hold a public meeting under the Planning Act at the appropriate time.