Planning Committee

That the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and 2026-2035 Ten-Year Plan for the Planning Department be approved and forwarded to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee.

That the report “Bill 25, Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2025” be received for information; and That the report “Bill 25, Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2025” be circulated to Member Municipalities for information.

That the Planning Committee receive the Pre-consultation Regarding Draft Updates to the Grand River Source Protection Plan Report for information; and That County Council endorse the amendments to the Grand River Assessment Report and Grand River Source Protection Plan, subject to further review and revisions to those amendments, as needed, through consultation or changes to the Clean Water Act resulting from the approval of Bill 56 to the satisfaction of the Risk Management Official and the Director of Planning; and That staff be directed to forward the resolution of support to the Lake Erie Source Protection Region with the inclusion of the following statements: 1. Once the Provincial direction related to Bill 56 and related ERO postings is known, further staff discussion will be required on prescribed instrument policies. At a minimum, it is expected this would occur within the GRCA led project team. 2. Given potential changes related to Bill 56, pre-consultation, upcoming public consultation and other changes to municipal chapters, Lake Erie Source Protection Region should ensure that policy outcomes are consistent across all municipal chapters. At a minimum, it is expected this would occur within the GRCA led project team.

That the County Official Plan Review – Progress Report #14 be received for information and forwarded by the County Clerk to Member Municipalities.