Regular Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as circulated.

That Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated; June 13th - Education and Training Session June 26th - Regular Council Meeting And the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held on June 13th, 2025.

That the presentation by County Treasurer Ken DeHart regarding property assessment and the municipal tax base be received for information.

That the delegation by Alex Ciccone with respect to the Zoning By- law Amendments and Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Coscorp, 5552 Eighth Line, and Mattamy, 5520 Eighth Line, be received for information.

That the following Draft Plan Conditions be amended to remove references to 5570 Eighth Line: Coscorp Condition 82c, Conditions of Draft Approval for file number 23T-22004, and Mattamy Condition 75c, Conditions of Draft Approval for file number 23T-22003.

That report number PD2025-20 “Zoning By-law Amendments Z22-06 and Z22-07 and Erin Conditions of Draft Approval for 23T-22004 and 23T-22003 submitted by 2779181 Ontario Inc. (Coscorp), 5552 Eighth Line and 2779176 Ontario Inc. (Mattamy), 5520 Eighth Line” be received for information; And that Council approves the Zoning By-law Amendment Application by 2779181 Ontario Inc. (Coscorp), 5552 Eighth Line, and adopts By-law 25-47, to amend Zoning By-law 07-67, as listed on the July 24, 2025, agenda; And that Council approves the Erin Conditions of Draft Plan Approval attached to this report as Appendix E and recommends that Draft Plan of Subdivision 23T-22004 (Coscorp) be granted Draft Plan Approval by the County of Wellington; And that Council approves the Zoning By-law Amendment Application by 2779176 Ontario Inc. (Mattamy), 5520 Eighth Line, and adopts By-law 25-48, to amend Zoning By-law 07-67, as listed on the July 24, 2025, agenda; And that Council approves the Erin Conditions of Draft Plan Approval attached to this report as Appendix F and recommends that Draft Plan of Subdivision 23T-22003 (Mattamy) be granted Draft Plan Approval by the County of Wellington.

That report number C2025-09 “Appointment of the Town’s Representative to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) Board of Directors” be received for information. And that Council supports the appointment of Township of Puslinch Mayor James Seeley as GRCA Board Member until the end of the 2022-2026 term of Council; And that this resolution be circulated to the GRCA, Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the Township of Puslinch.

That report number F2025-15 “Water Rate Study and O. Reg. 453.07 Financial Plan” be

That Council hereby receives report number W2025-10 “Award of RFT2025-03W – Transmission Main on Wellington 23, Pioneer Drive and Sideroad 17” for information; And that Council directs staff to proceed with the award of contract to Ground Breakers Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $3,693,719.05, excluding HST.

That report number W2025-11 “Award of RFP 2025-02R – Engineering Design Services” be received for information; And that Council directs staff to proceed with the award of contract to Ainley & Associates Ltd. in the amount of $2,140,390.00 excluding HST.

Whereas the Town of Erin is committed to preserving its natural heritage, and advancing climate resiliency goals as part of its long- term environmental and community planning vision; And whereas elder and large trees provide essential ecosystem services, including air purification and carbon capture; And whereas as the Town of Erin continues to grow, the preservation of elder and legacy trees will be critical to maintaining our rural charm, green identity, habitat for wildlife, extreme weather resilience, water retention, and air quality; Therefore, be it resolved that Council directs staff to prepare a report with regards to Tree Protection and Preservation, including heritage value, municipal comparators and financial implications.

Whereas Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, (Hereafter, “the Act”) received Royal Assent on June 5th, 2025; And whereas the Act amends several statutes, including the Endangered Species Act, 2007, with the effect of reducing environmental and biodiversity protections and exempting companies and projects within “Special Economic Zones” from having to comply with any provincial law, provincial regulation or municipal by-law; And whereas Erin has a beautiful and unique geographic position in the headwaters and within the Greenbelt, green space and agricultural lands that are natural green assets and Bill 5 threatens the protection of our green spaces and water systems by taking authority away from the local municipalities; And whereas Erin has adopted a new corporate strategic plan that includes environmental responsibility and protection and the adoption of green community standards as part of the Town’s mandate, and Bill 5 has the potential to seriously impact the Town’s ability to follow through on its commitment to our constituents; And whereas green heritage and water resources are valuable assets and resources for the Town of Erin, and cannot and should not be separated from economic development or housing development. Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Erin requests the Government of Ontario remove the elements of Bill 5 that reduce environmental protections, reduce protections for species at risk, and reduce legal protectio

Whereas the Province of Ontario’s Bill 17 – “Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter” Act received Royal Assent on June 5, 2025 before the end of the public commenting period on June 11, 2025; And whereas the Town of Erin has committed to a multi-year corporate strategic plan that includes Environmental Stewardship as one of the five priorities, and with a vision to embrace a green and dynamic tomorrow; And whereas Bill 17, in part, aims to standardize the application of the Ontario Building Code by removing municipalities’ ability to implement green building standards; And whereas Green Development Standards are integral to ensure smart growth, affording predictability for local utilities, and ensuring long-term affordability by ensuring homes are built with higher efficiency of water usage, preserving our water supply, and with the ability to install heat pump systems for better efficiencies for both heating and cooling; Therefore, be it resolved: That the Town of Erin advocates for the non-advancement of regulations within Bill 17 that restrict a local planning authority from implementing Green Development Standards; And That Council directs staff to finalize the Town’s Green Development Standards for residential and non-residential projects once the Tri-County Green Development Standards are released; And That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to local and area MPPs, the Association of Munici

That Council receives the Activity List for information.

That Council proceeds into a closed session at the hour of 5:32 PM to discuss the matter(s) under the following exemptions in the Municipal Act S. 239 (2) and (3.1): (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; with respect to advisory committee appointments. (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; with respect to a litigation matter. (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; with respect to several properties. 1. The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members; with respect to information technology training.

That the meeting be reconvened into open session at the hour of 7:39 PM.

That Michelle Potter and Sarah Prevette be appointed to the Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee; And that staff proceed as directed.

That the By-Laws numbered 25-47, 25-48 and 25-54 are hereby passed.