Committee of the Whole

That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole of Tuesday, November 4, 2025, be adopted as circulated and with the following amendments: Addition: Item 5.2 being correspondence relating to a Proposed Woodville Battery Storage Project - Neoen from Donald Richardson and John Rowinski, Directors for Zhaaboshkaatoon Ltd.

That the deputation of Alexis Doyle, of ALTO, regarding an Overview of a Proposed Electrified Passenger Rail Service between Toronto and Quebec , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the deputation of Carl Baldwin, regarding an Objection to the Proposed Sale of the Road Allowances Adjacent to Lot 2 and Lot 3, Concession 3, Laxton , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Edward Fowlston and Gina Fowlston, regarding a Request to Lease Land to Address an Encroachment at 84 Talbot Road , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Nancy L'Estrange, regarding an Overview of an Application for an HGTV Home Town Takeover in Fenelon Falls , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Ron Awde, regarding a Request for a Review of the Greenbelt Legislation , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation of Matt Kennedy, of Skyline Energy, regarding a Request for Municipal Support for a Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Project Located at 1246 Northline Road , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Request for Municipal Support for a Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Project Located at 1246 Northline Road be

That the deputation of Alex Simakov, Head of Policy and Partnership, Neoen, regarding a Request for Municipal Support for a Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Project Located at 25093 Simcoe Street and 207 Farms Road , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Request for Municipal Support for a Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Project Located at 25093 Simcoe Street and 207 Farms Road be

That the deputation of Patrick Gillette, regarding a Battery Energy Storage Project Being Developed by Neoen , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the correspondence from Richard Oliver and Sherry Nielsen, regarding an Objection to the Sale of the Proposed Road Allowance Adjacent to Part of Lot 2, Concession 1, being Part 1 on Plan 57R-6408, Verulam , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the correspondence from Donald Richardson, Director, and John Rowinski, Director, with Zhaaboshkaatoon Ltd., regarding the Proposed Woodville Battery Storage Project - Neoen , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the presentation by Nancy Aspden, Director of Integrated Watershed Management, and Brett Tregunno, Aquatic Biologist, with Kawartha Conservation, regarding an Overview of the Bobcaygeon Dam Project , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

McDonald That the presentation by Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Sean-Michael Stephen, Partner, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., regarding the Water-Wastewater Rate Study , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That all of the proposed recommendations shown in Section 7.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 7.1.4, 7.1.5 and 7.1.7, be approved by the Committee of the Whole in the order that they appear on the Agenda, sequentially numbered and forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report PLAN2025-051, CP2018-014 Telecommunications and Antenna System Siting Policy Update 2025, be received for information; That the policy entitled Telecommunications and Antenna System Siting Policy, attached as Appendix C to Report PLAN2025-051, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That Report WM2025-008, Leaf and Yard Curbside Collection Service Review , be received and

That Report RD2025-004, Salt Management Plan Update , be received; That the 2025 Salt Management Plan, attached as Appendix A to Report RD2025-004, be approved and adopted to guide the management of road salt related to winter control operations; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting

That the Memorandum from Councillor Perry, regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras , be received; That the resolution by the Town of Midland, expressing opposition to the ban of automated speed enforcement, be supported; That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Transportation and local M.P.P. Laurie Scott; and That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren, regarding Mental Health, Homelessness, and Addictions, be received; That the resolution from Niagara Region to advocate for a coordinated approach between the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to address ongoing challenges related to mental health, homelessness, and addiction, including identifying gaps in programs and services that support housing, addiction treatment, and mental heath in vulnerable populations, be supported; That a copy be forwarded to the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, and local M.P.P. Laurie Scott; and That this recommendation be forwarded to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren, regarding Support Resolution Urging the Federal Government to Keep Climate Change as a Foremost National Priority , be received; That the resolution from the Municipality of Bluewater, be supported, calling on the Federal Government to maintain climate change as a top national priority, reflected in legislation, national planning, funding and public policy through the following measures: Prioritizing investments in the clean energy transition; Continuing to support municipalities in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, including through sustainable infrastructure funding, disaster preparedness support, and clean energy investments since municipalities have the ability to influence change in ~50% of emissions within Canada; Accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring that it is just, inclusive, and economically beneficial for all regions and communities; Engaging in transparent, science-based policymaking that reflects the urgency of the climate crisis and the lived experiences of Canadians; Collaborating with Indigenous communities and respect Indigenous knowledge and leadership in addressing climate; Continuing to report annually on national progress in reducing emissions and implementing adaptation strategies; That a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Premier of Ontario, the local Member of Parliament Jami

That the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourn at 4:03 p.m.

Committee of the Whole Meeting November 4, 2025 Page 4 of 17 That the deputation of Carl Baldwin, regarding an Objection to the Proposed Sale of the Road Allowances Adjacent to Lot 2 and Lot 3, Concession 3, Laxton, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the deputation Patrick Gillette, regarding a Battery Energy Storage Project Being Developed by Neoen, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

Committee of the Whole Meeting November 4, 2025 Page 11 of 17 That the presentation by Dr. Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, and Sean-Michael Stephen, Partner, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., regarding the Water-Wastewater Rate Study, be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.

That the Memorandum from Councillor Warren, regarding Support Resolution Urging the Federal Government to Keep Climate Change as a Foremost National Priority, be received; That the resolution from the Municipality of Bluewater, be supported, calling on the Federal Government to maintain climate change as a top national priority, reflected in legislation, national planning, funding and public policy through the following measures:  Prioritizing investments in the clean energy transition in the upcoming Federal Budget; Committee of the Whole Meeting November 4, 2025 Page 17 of 17  Continuing to support municipalities in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, including through sustainable infrastructure funding, disaster preparedness support, and clean energy investments since municipalities have the ability to influence change in ~50% of emissions within Canada;  Accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring that it is just, inclusive, and economically beneficial for all regions and communities;  Engaging in transparent, science-based policymaking that reflects the urgency of the climate crisis and the lived experiences of Canadians;  Collaborating with Indigenous communities and respect Indigenous knowledge and leadership in addressing climate;  Continuing to report annually on national progress in reducing emissions and implementing adaptation strategies; That a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the