Regular Council

That the contents of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for June 24, 2026, be approved.

That the items and related recommendations contained within the June 24, 2026, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted, with the exception of: •Item 5.4.2 CSR-2026-054 Encroachment By-law •Item 5.4.9 CSR-2026-077 Municipal Dock By-law •Item 5.4.10 CSR-2026-079 2024 Financial Year End Report which will be considered under Section “12.0 Reports and other items

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

WHEREAS more than 4 in 10 Canadian women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and 1 in 10 experience it almost daily; and WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Police have determined that in 2024 there was an 18% increase in intimate partner violence victims compared to the previous year; and WHEREAS Simcoe County Violence Against Women Agencies received 12,870 crisis calls in 2025; and NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Town of Midland declares intimate partner violence as an epidemic; and THAT the Town of Midland requests the Province of Ontario to declare intimate partner violence as an epidemic; and THAT this Resolution be circulated to all Municipalities in Ontario, the local County of Simcoe MPPs, and the Premier of Ontario.

That Staff Report CSR-2026-074, Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan Project Update, dated June 24, 2026, be received for information.

That Staff Report CSR-2026-078, Council Strategic Plan - End of Term Update, dated June 24, 2026, be received for information.

That Staff Report CSR-2026-054, Encroachment By-law, dated June 24, 2026, be received ; and That the draft Encroachment By-Law as shown in Attachment #1 to this Report, be passed and enacted. That the draft Amending By-law to the Town's Fees & Charges By-law 2025-72 as shown in Attachment #2 to this Report, be passed and enacted.

That pursuant to Section 6.2 e) of Procedure By-law 2026-14, Council agrees to remain in session past 6:00 p.m. in order to deal with the remaining items included on the Agenda.

That Staff Report CSR-2026-079, 2024 Financial Year-End Report, dated June 24, 2026, be received; and That the 2024 Tax Rate Supported operating surplus of $706,320 be allocated as follows:  $186,479 be transferred to the Tax Stabilization Reserve; and  $435,117 be transferred to Tax Supported Capital Reserves; and  $14,615 be transferred to the Library Equipment Capital Reserve; and  $70,109 be transferred to the Council Initiatives Reserve. That the 2024 Water Rate operating surplus of $128,098 be transferred to the Water Capital Reserve. That the 2024 Wastewater Rate operating surplus of $44,738 be transferred to the Wastewater Capital Reserve; and That the $500,000 for EV Chargers be removed from the 2025 Capital Project List; and That the 2024 investment and financing activities be received for information.

That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of June 24, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.

That Council direct Staff to prepare a Report regarding the purchase of a floor scrubber for Municipal facilities; and That the Report include a quote and specifications for one automated floor scrubber and a quote and specifications for one manual floor scrubber similar to the unit recently purchased by the Town; and That the Report further outline the estimated operating costs, maintenance considerations, and any potential efficiencies or labour savings associated with each option.

That Council suspend the rules of procedure to allow for a Motion to be considered and discussed under Section 17. Motions for which Notice was Given regarding security patrols in Little Lake Park.

That as a result of recent escalated criminal activity impacting municipal infrastructure and assets within Little Lake Park, Staff be directed to engage overnight private security patrols in the park as soon as reasonably possible until September 30, 2026, on a trial basis; and That a Budget of $50,000 be allocated to support this initiative; and That the Parks 2026 Operating Budget be increased with funding from the tax rate stabilization reserve; and That Staff report back to Council on the effectiveness of the trial, including any recommended changes to the program; and That the initiative be included as a fully costed option for Council’s consideration as part of the 2027 Budget process.

That Council suspend the rules of procedure to allow for a Motion to be considered and discussed under Section 17. Motions for which Notice was Given regarding security patrols in downtown Midland.

That Council authorize the retention of security services to provide a visible presence within the Community for the purpose of deterring mischief and unlawful activity, and to report such activity to the appropriate authorities; and That the 2026 Operating Budget be increased with funding from the tax rate stabilization reserve; and That the security services be deployed in areas within the Town of Midland as determined by Council; and That Staff report back to Council on the effectiveness of the trial, including any recommended changes to the pilot program.

That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-45 Regulate and address Encroachments on Municipally owned property in the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-46 Provide for the Delegation of Administrative/Signing Authority by Council and to repeal By-law 2025-50. By-law 2026-47 Amend By-law 2025-72, as amended, being a By-law to establish and approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-48 Establish a Site Plan Control Area within the Town of Midland under the Planning Act and to repeal By-law 2013-13 as amended. By-law 2026-49 Repeal By-law 77-4, being a By-law to authorize the entering into of a lease with Smith's Trailer Park and Camp, Midland Limited. By-law 2026-50 Designate a property municipally known as 328 Fifth Street (the “Property”), as being of cultural heritage value or interest. By-law 2026-51 Designate a property municipally known as 434 Hugel Avenue (the “Property"), as being of cultural heritage value or interest. By-law 2026-52 Designate a property municipally known as 539 Hugel Avenue (the “Property"), as being of cultural heritage value or interest. By-law 2026-53 Designate a property municipally known as 657 Hugel Avenue (the “Property"), as being of cultural heritage value or interest. By-law 2026-54 Regulate the Use of Municipal Docks and Municipal Launch Ramps within the Town of Midland. be passed and enacted, as amended.

That By-law 2026-55 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held June 24, 2026, be passed and enacted.

That this Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at 9:18 p.m.

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report