County Council

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting be approved as presented; THAT the Closed Session Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting be approved as presented; AND THAT the recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole as set out in the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 meeting be adopted.

THAT the Donation of Decommissioned Ambulance to the City of London for Use as Mobile Veterinary Clinic Initiative report be received for information.

THAT the Disposal of Surplus Land – County Land adjacent to 6508 Westdel Bourne report be received for information; THAT a by-law be introduced at the February 10, 2026 Council meeting to: 1. Authorize and approve the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Sydney Elizabeth Mehlenbacher and the Corporation of the County of Middlesex for property described as Part 1on Plan No. 9- L-6432-Z (“Subject Lands”); and 2. Authorize the Warden and County Clerk to execute the Agreement. AND THAT the CAO be authorized to execute all other documents or instruments reasonably necessary for completing the sale of the Subject Lands.

THAT the 2026 Tax Ratios Report be received for information; AND THAT the Tax Ratio By-law be forwarded to County Council for approval.

THAT Council convene in Committee of the Whole at 1:12pm.

THAT the Agricultural Land Use Overview in Southern Ontario presentation be received for information.

THAT Middlesex County Council request SWIFT to attend as a delegation before County Council to provide an update respecting: • the completion status of SWIFT-supported infrastructure within Middlesex County; • any remaining or planned projects affecting the County; the current status and forecast of Broadband Development Fund repayments and remaining refundable municipal contribution balances; • confirmation of compliance with agreement reporting requirements; and • SWIFT’s long-term role in the context of provincial broadband delivery programs, including the Accelerated High-Speed Internet Program (AHSIP).

THAT the Middlesex County Advisory Committee, Board and Third-Party Appointment Review Report be received for information; THAT the Planning Advisory Committee Terms of Reference attached as Appendix A be approved; THAT the Middlesex County Library Board Terms of Reference attached as Appendix B be approved; THAT the Strathmere Lodge Committee of Management Terms of Reference attached as Appendix C be approved; THAT Legislative Policy 10.01 – General Policy for Advisory Committees and Boards attached as Appendix D be approved; AND THAT Legislative Services Policy 2.01 – Committee Appointments be repealed.

THAT Middlesex County receive the Newbury Hybrid Official Plan Procedures - Update Report for information; THAT Middlesex County Council approve the procedural documents titled Middlesex County Official Plan Amendment Procedure (Appendix ‘A’) and Middlesex County Official Plan Amendment Procedure – Newbury Chapter (Appendix ‘B’), establishing formalized processes for considering amendments to the County Official Plan and the Newbury Chapter therein; THAT Staff be directed to bring forward, for Council consideration, an amending by-law to Middlesex County By-law No. 7263 – Delegation of Duties, to delegate to the Council of the Village of Newbury, under the direction of the Director of Planning & Development, the authority to hold statutory public meetings for applications to amend the Newbury Chapter of the Middlesex County Official Plan, in accordance with applicable County procedures and the Planning Act; AND THAT Staff be directed to bring forward, for Council consideration, an amending by-law to Middlesex County By-law No. 7218 – Tariff of Fees for Planning Matters, to establish an application fee of $2,000 for privately initiated amendments to the Newbury Chapter of the Middlesex County Official Plan.

THAT the Award of Tender # MC-2026-01 – Bryanston Garage for information report be received for information; THAT Council Award Tender # MC-2026-01 to Elgin Contracting and Restoration Ltd. in the amount of $1,833,000.00 excluding taxes; AND THAT the County Engineer be authorized to execute the agreement with Elgin Contracting and Restoration Ltd. in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT the Award of RFP # MC-2026-02 – Consulting Services for the Middlesex Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update report be received for information; THAT Council Award RFP # MC-2026-02 to Sustainable Societies Consulting Group in the amount of $32,500.00+HST; AND THAT the County Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement with Sustainable Societies Consulting Group in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT the Award of Proposal Request # MC-Q2026-01 - Investment Management Services report be received for information; THAT Council Award Proposal Request # MC-Q2026-01 to CIBC Wood Gundy – Hobson Chahal Advisory Group; AND THAT the County Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement with CIBC Wood Gundy – Hobson Chahal Advisory Group in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT Middlesex County support the " No Excuses" Campaign; AND THAT staff be directed to share the materials provided by the " No Excuses" Campaign on the municipal website and social media channels to promote awareness of this campaign; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Bus Safety Committee, London Catholic District School Board, Thames Valley District School Board and My Big Yellow Bus, Minister of Transportation, Minster of Solicitor General, Minister of Education, Ontario Provincial Police ( OPP), Premier of Ontario, Association of Municipalities of Ontario ( AMO), MPP Rob Flack, Ontario Good Roads Association ( OGRA), City of London, and all municipalities in Middlesex County.

THAT Items 9.d.1 to 9.d.14 be received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise at 1:58pm.

THAT the By-Laws be given a first and second reading.

THAT the By-Laws be given a third and final reading.

THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:00pm.