Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for November 19, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the November 5th, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Committee of Adjustment at 4:01 p.m; and further That Mayor Peterson Chair the Public Meeting.

Be it hereby resolved that the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A06-25, submitted by Brad and Leah Musselman for lands described as Part Lot 12, Concession 13 (Blenheim), Part 3, Plan 41R-2096 in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 9.2, Table 9.2 – RR Zone Provisions, to allow a reduction to the minimum lot area from 2,800 m2 (30,140 ft2) to 2,690 m2 (28,954.9 ft2) to facilitate the construction of an accessory building; and, 2. Relief from Section 9.2, Table 9.2 – RR Zone Provisions, to allow a reduction in the minimum lot depth from 80 m (262.5 ft) to 50 m (164 ft) to Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes facilitate the construction of an accessory building. The proposed relief meets the four tests of a minor variance as set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act as follows: The proposed relief represent minor variances from the provisions of the Township’s Zoning Bylaw in that the construction of an accessory building which is accessory to an existing noncomplying single detached dwelling is compatible with surrounding land uses, is minor and is desirable for the development of the lands; The proposed relief maintains the general intent and purpose of the Township’s Zoning By-law, and no negative impacts are anticipated to be associated with the construction of an accessory building which is accessory to a non-complying single detached dwelling; The relief is desirable for the

Be it hereby resolved that the Committee rise at 4:08 p.m., and that the Open Council meeting resumes.

Be it hereby resolved that Council rise and go into a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider an application for Zone Change, ZN1-24-18 (2825085 Ontario Inc.); and That Mayor Peterson Chair the Public Meeting.

Be it hereby resolved that the Public Meeting be adjourned and that the Regular Meeting of Council reconvene. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim approve-in-principle the zone change application (File No. ZN1- 24-18) submitted by 2825085 Ontario Inc., whereby a portion of the lands described as Lot 6 and Part Lots 5 and 7, Block A, Plan 104 and Part Lot 13, Concession 6 (Blenheim), Part 1, Plan 41R-10730, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, are to be rezoned from ‘Residential Type 1 Zone (R1)’ to ‘Special Residential Type 3 Zone (R3-sp)’ to facilitate the proposed draft plan of condominium; And further, that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim advise County Council that the Township supports the Draft Plan of Condominium (File No. CD24-06-1), submitted by 2825085 Ontario Inc., for the lands described as Lot 6 and Part Lots 5 and 7, Block A, Plan 104 and Part Lot 13, Concession 6 (Blenheim), Part 1, Plan 41R-10730, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, consisting of 17 townhouse units serviced by an internal private condominium road, subject to the conditions outlined in Report No. CP 2025-319.

Be it hereby resolved that the delegation from Joanna Taylor be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that the Township of Blandford-Blenheim supports the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's motion regarding the Development of a Code of Conduct for Human Trafficking Prevention in Niagara Region.

WHEREAS, democracy is strengthened when all individuals can participate fully, safely, and without discrimination, contributing to the well- being of their communities; AND WHEREAS, democratic discourse and respectful debate are under pressure across all levels of government, including municipal councils in Ontario; AND WHEREAS, elected officials are increasingly facing harassment, threats, intimidation, and unsafe work environments, which undermine personal safety, deter civic participation, and erode public confidence in democratic institutions; AND WHEREAS, social media platforms, while enabling legitimate discourse, have also amplified abusive, discriminatory, or threatening behaviour for many, often disproportionately affecting marginalized populations, discouraging many from seeking or remaining in public office; AND WHEREAS, freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy and must be safeguarded, even as we combat unlawful harassment, Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes violence, and hate; AND WHEREAS, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's Healthy Democracy Project has identified troubling trends in declining voter turnout and a reduction in candidate participation at the municipal level; AND WHEREAS, grassroots and national initiatives such as Halton Elected Representatives (H.E.R.) campaign and the Parliamentary Civility Pledge led by the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians, demonstrate a growing commitment to fostering respectfu

Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Suzy Birley re: the Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hands Foodbank be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to bring forth a report regarding the viability of a municipal space for foodbank storage.

Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence item be received as information. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-25-11 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-25-19 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-25-23 be received for information; and further, That Council adopts the Township-Wide Facility Booking Policy, as presented in Report CS-25-23.

Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-25-15 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-25-17 be received as information; and further, That Council authorize the addition of WW1 Veteran Corporal Richard Ruscoe to the Drumbo Cenotaph; and, That staff be directed to engage Ingersoll Memorials to complete the inscription, with costs to be funded through the Township’s public relations budget.

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-25-18 be received as information; and further, That Council directs staff to bring forth a by-law to implement a change in council composition to include a Deputy Mayor role in place of a regular member of Council, to be elected at large.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session 7:39 pm. to discuss: Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes a) CAO-25-33, Labour relations or employee negotiations [s. 239 (2)(d)] Re: Employee Manual Considerations; and b) RFP-CAO-2025-02 - Request for Proposal [s. 239 (2)(c)] Re: Realtor Services.

Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 8:03 p.m. and reports the following: That Council provided direction to the CAO regarding Reports CAO-25-33 and RFP-CAO- 2025-01.

Be it hereby resolved that By-law 2520-2025 be now read a first and second time.

Be it hereby resolved that By-law By-law 2520-2025 be now read a third and final time.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 8:04 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.