Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda and any addendums dated Tuesday, July 21, 2026 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve itself into a meeting that is closed to the public at 1:30 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, under the provisions of Sections 239(2) (b) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the June 23, 2026 , Closed Council Meeting be approved as circulated/amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the CAO to send a red lined Agreement for the Provision of Building Services to the County Building Department, including comments from the Town's legal and insurance, AND THAT the CAO report back on the County's response to our red-lined agreement before the September 22, 2026 Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Confidential Report – Use of Internet Tower – RuralNet Agreement Renewal, AND THAT Council approves the renewal of the lease for a second five-year term as discussed and directs the CAO to send notice to RuralNet for review and sign off on the renewal.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the June 23, 2026 , Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Katherine McLaughlin, Thomasfield Homes and Richard Kelly -Ruetz, GSP Group, to address Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to David Welwood, J.L. Richard and Associates, to address Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Question Pedestrian Safety Concern on Main Street received from Chanel Furtado; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to reply to Chanel Furtado, thanking them for raising concerns, and advise them that Council has looked at a crosswalk at Amaranth and Main, it is not feasible due to safety at that intersection, and options are being explored as feasible and as budget permits.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Multi-Year Accessibility Plan AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for the Town of Grand Valley as presented and amended as follows: add: Municipal Office Interior Accessibility where feasible, starting in 2027.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – CAO Progress update for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Treasurer’s Update for information purposes. AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the write-off of the $2,686 Accounts Receivable for the Colbeck Park Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report June 2026 for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report Decision Report on Holding Removal Z02-2026H – Thomasfield Subdivision Phase 3B-2, PLN2026-112, dated July 21, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a Zoning File Z02-2026(H), proposing an amendment to the Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended, to remove the (H) Holding Symbol on Thomasfield Homes Phase 3B-2 Subdivision, as generally shown in Appendix 3 : Draft Holding Removal By-law ; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to prepare and present the necessary By-law for passing.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2026-123, dated July 21, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment for the Vision Grand Valley Zoning By-law update, to amend the Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended and as generally shown in Appendix 3: DRAFT Zoning By-law Amendment and Appendices 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E, which constitute the associated mapping for the Town’s Zoning By-law, be approved, with the following amendments: 3.7 i. Delete: " In addition to person living on the premises " 4.74 Revised to: " No person shall park a vehicle outdoors on any lot with a residential use unless the vehicle is entirely on a driveway as defined in the applicable Town Traffic and Parking Bylaw; surface parking area or parking garage. " AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to prepare and present the necessary By-law for passing.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report - Exemption from Dufferin County Approval for Local Official Plan Amendments, PLN2026-111, dated July 21, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Dufferin County approval for future Local Official Plan Amendments, in accordance with Dufferin County By-law 2015-16; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to send a copy of this Resolution and Staff Report PLN2026-111 to Dufferin County for approval in consultation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report PLN 2026-119 – Monthly Planning Update Report – July 2026, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – June 2026, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report - Funding Opportunity – Build Communities Strong Fund, Local Impact Stream; AND FURTHER THAT staff apply for the construction of the snack bar, washroom and storage area (ie pavillion)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report Recreation Update July 2026 for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed below on the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Council Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from the Grand Valley and District Fire Board - 2026 Fire Board Levy; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Grand Valley short pay the 2026 Fire Board Levy and pay the amount budgeted in the 2026 Town Budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from the Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade Committee - 2026 Contribution Request; AND FURTHER THAT the request be redirected to the BIA. AND FURTHER THAT should the BIA decline the request, Councillor Lorne Dart will fulfill the $600.00 request for contribution personally.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from the County of Dufferin - Request for Support for the Official Plan Amendment No. Five (OPA No. 5) Public Engagement Events; AND FURTHER THAT staff share social media posts and add a slide to the digital sign subject to capacity in the communications department.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Council Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff contact the Santa Claus Parade Committee to discuss moving the parade to either: earlier in the day on the same date or earlier in the calendar, before winter operations begin This change would allow Public Works staff to better manage their hours.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce the Bylaw listed on the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Agenda as item 21.1, and that it be given the necessary readings and passed and numbered as Bylaw 2026-44.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce the by-law listed on the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 agenda as item 21.2 amended per Council direction, and that the By-law be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-laws 2026-45.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-46.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 2:42 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Council Meeting on August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report Decision Report on Holding Removal Z02-2026H – Thomasfield Subdivision Phase 3B- 2, PLN2026-112, dated July 21, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a Zoning File Z02-2026(H), proposing an amendment to the Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended, to remove the (H) Holding Symbol on July 21, 2026 Council Minutes Thomasfield Homes Phase 3B-2 Subdivision, as generally shown in Appendix 3: Draft Holding Removal By-law; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to prepare and present the necessary By-law for passing.

July 21, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report - Exemption from Dufferin County Approval for Local Official Plan Amendments, PLN2026-111, dated July 21, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Dufferin County approval for future Local Official Plan Amendments, in accordance with Dufferin County By-law 2015-16; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to send a copy of this Resolution and Staff Report PLN2026-111 to Dufferin County for approval in consultation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report - Funding Opportunity – Build Communities Strong Fund, Local Impact Stream; AND FURTHER THAT staff apply for the construction of the snack bar, washroom and storage area (i.e. pavilion)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report Recreation Update July 2026 for information purposes. July 21, 2026 Council Minutes

July 21, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from the Grand Valley and District Fire Board - 2026 Fire Board Levy; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Grand Valley short pay the 2026 Fire Board Levy and pay the amount budgeted in the 2026 Town Budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff contact the Santa Claus Parade Committee to discuss moving the parade to either: a. earlier in the day on the same date or b. earlier in the calendar, before winter operations begin This change would allow Public Works staff to better manage their hours.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-46. July 21, 2026 Council Minutes