Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

That the agenda for the May 4, 2022 Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee be approved."

Crate “ That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the presentation regarding ‘Northumberland County Growth Forecast and Land Needs Assessment’ for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive the presentation for information."

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the presentation regarding ‘ Proposed Official Plan Amendment - Growth Management ’ for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive the presentation for information."

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the written submission from the Northumberland Rural Coalition, regarding the ‘Proposed Official Plan Amendment - Growth Management', for information, noting that public comments will be

Crate " That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the written submission from R. Peter William (Township of Cramahe), which was read aloud at the meeting, regarding the ‘Proposed Official Plan Amendment - Growth Management' for information, noting that public comments will be

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the written submission from The Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, which was read aloud at the meeting regarding the ‘Proposed Official Plan Amendment - Growth Management' for information, noting that comments will be

Crate " That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the delegation from Michael Purley of the Northumberland Rural Coalition, in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand regarding the 'Proposed Official Plan Amendment - Growth Management' for information, noting that public comments will be

Crate " That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding 'Growing the Greenbelt Phase 2 Consultation' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this correspondence for information."

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the Town of Gravenhurst regarding 'Year of the Garden Proclamation' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this correspondence for information."

Crate " That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Clarington regarding 'Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this correspondence for information."

Crate Seconded by Chair Robert Sanderson " Tha t the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the Town of Bracebridge regarding ' Request for AMO to Review Challenges to Development in Relation to the Ontario Land Tribunal ' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this correspondence for information."

Crate " That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe regarding 'Dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this correspondence for information."

Crate " That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the Township of Mulmur regarding 'More Homes for Everyone Act' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this correspondence for information."

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the Willow Beach Field Naturalists and Northumberland Land Trust regarding 'Natural Heritage at Wesleyville' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this correspondence for information."

Crate " That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the correspondence from the County of Peterborough, Town of Gravenhurst, and Township of Lake of Bay regarding 'Floating Accommodations' for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive the correspondence for information."

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive Report 2022-069 ‘Northumberland Next, Public Meeting for Growth Management Official Plan Amendment’ for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this report for information.”

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee, having considered Report 2022-070, ‘Septic System Re-inspection Program’, recommend that County Council endorse a septic system re-inspection program for Northumberland County; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council enact a by-law for County Inspection Services to administer a septic system re-inspection program at the May 18, 2022 County Council meeting; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council direct staff to send a copy of Report 2022-070 and by-law to the 7 member municipalities for information.”

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive Report 2022-071 ‘May 2022 BECN Program Updates’ for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this report for information.”

Crate “ That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive Report 2022-072 ‘Northumberland Wellness Tourism Experience Initiative’ for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council receive this report for information.”

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the information provided in the Monthly Highlights verbal update."

That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee receive the verbal update provided by Chair Bob Sanderson, and Director Dan Borowec, regarding VIA Rail Commuter Service, for information; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council direct County Economic Development staff to strongly advocate for reinstitution for VIA Train 651, and details the economic impact for VIA and communities; and Further That the Committee recommend that County Council direct County Economic Develoment staff to liaise with staff at all the member municipalities; and Further That the Committee direct County staff to include this item on the May 18th Council meeting agenda, for consideration and discussion."

Whereas on April 29, 2022 the Honourable David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland - Peterborough South, announced $45,000,000 in joint federal and provincial funding towards a new initiative to deliver high-speed internet access to all households and businesses across Northumberland County by the end of 2024, in partnership with Northumberland County and private sector partners; Be It Resolved That the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee recommend that County Council direct staff to execute the required government funding documents."

Crate " That this Committee proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the public at 11:05 a.m.; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239. (2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to infrastructure negotiations ; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239. (2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to land acquisition negotiations; and Further That Jennifer Moore, Dan Borowec, Darrell Mast, Nancy MacDonald, and Matthew Stergios remain present for all items."

That this Committee rise from Closed Session at 11:40 a.m.; and Further That the two confidential resolutions moved in Closed Session regarding infrastructure negotiations and land acquisition negotiations are hereby