Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held September 3, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held September 8, 2025, be approved as presented.

THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER that the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct:  12.1 - Town of Ramara re: Strong Mayor Powers  12.2 - Kei Yamamoto, Mayor of Katano City Letter re: Invitation to visit Katano City  12.3 - A.Griffiths, President, Collingwood Legion Letter re: Oppose Museum Property for Arts Centre

WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan provides permanent protection for ecologically and hydrologically significant landscapes, working in tandem with Source Water Protection Plans and the Provincial Policy Planning Statement to guide sustainable land use; WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan is designed as an agriculture-forward land use framework, intended to permanently protect prime farmland, reduce speculative pressure, and support Ontario’s food security and rural economies; WHEREAS municipalities face increasing pressure from growth, aggregate extraction, and climate-related risks, and require strong, enforceable tools to protect water, farmland, and natural heritage for future generations; WHEREAS this Council will monitor the initiation of dialogue with the Province, Indigenous Nations, and community stakeholders to explore opportunities for expanding Greenbelt boundaries and strengthening its policies in alignment with local planning goals and environmental needs; WHEREAS the 2015 Coordinated Land Use Planning Review recommended expansion of the Greenbelt into key hydrological areas, such as moraines and headwater systems, to further safeguard water and ecological health; WHEREAS the Greenbelt Act, 2005 requires a review of the Greenbelt Plan at least every 10 years, and the next mandatory review must begin in 2025, presenting a timely opportunity for municipalities to shape the future of protected lands and policies in Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Council will participate

WHEREAS The Collingwood Hockey Faceoffs Against Hunger Event is organized to raise money for local community groups that are supporting individuals facing food insecurity; AND WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan identifies Collingwood as a ‘Connected’ community that is ‘safe and well’, and supports collaborate efforts with community partners to support homelessness prevention initiatives; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE THAT Council herein waive all rental fees (ice and access to the (Scotty) Carmichael Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame Room) and offer free parking for participants and spectators for the Collingwood Hockey Faceoffs Against Hunger Charity Event, and fees waived be allocated from the in-kind support budget.

WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan identifies Collingwood as a ‘Responsible’ community, with a goal to ‘Continuously drive operational and organizational excellence’; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request a Staff Report be prepared regarding the recent Provincial mandate requiring provincial staff working remotely to return to the workplace, including an inventory of Departments that have remote or hybrid work arrangements, if any municipalities are recommending a similar mandate or are already primarily back to work at the office; and report back before the end of October.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

DELETE: shared ADD: or without

ADD: proposals that include a Public Private Partnership(s) (P3) Opportunity

DELETE: returned to Council and the DELETE: for information ADD: report back to Council

THAT Council approve the following motion as amended: THAT Staff Report PRC2025-05, Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment Next Steps, be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue exploring the possibility of establishing a multi-use recreational facility with or without municipal and/or private partners by conducting a location assessment and site evaluation; AND THAT the locations considered be within or on the boundaries of the Town of Collingwood; AND THAT Council authorize staff to pursue these private and public expressions of interest through a public call to potential private land owners and via letters on behalf of Council to Collingwood’s neighbouring municipalities, and County and school board representatives; AND THAT Council authorize the spending of up to $10,000 from the MURF Reserve to access realtor and other professional services as deemed necessary; AND THAT the site evaluations be based on a matrix that includes the following criteria: size, location, land use designation, zoning, environmental considerations, development and acquisition considerations, servicing, accessibility, visibility, compatibility with neighbouring properties, impact on existing facilities, proposals that include a Public Private Partnership(s) (P3) Opportunity, and other criteria as appropriate; AND THAT the results of the evaluation be reviewed by Staff and the MURF Steering Committee and report back to Council by the end of November 2025; AND THAT the Collingwood M

THAT Staff Report IN2025-10, Oak Street Canal – Stormwater Master Plan Additional Work be received; AND THAT Council approves the transfer of $73,260 from General Reserves to the Stormwater Management Master Plan budget to support the continued development and implementation of the Plan within the 2025 fiscal year.

THAT Staff Report C2025-11, Use of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) for Snow Removal on Town Roadways, be received;

THAT Option A as presented in Staff Report C2025-11, Use of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) for Snow Removal on Town Roadways be deferred until further information regarding UTV's is presented.

THAT Council receive the Community Climate Action Engagement Findings Report prepared by the Tamarack Institute (Appendix A); AND THAT Council endorse the key findings and recommendations outlined in the report as foundational direction for the development of Collingwood’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP); AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the co-development of the CCAP in collaboration with community partners, using the engagement insights to guide strategy prioritization, implementation planning, and governance design.

THAT Staff Report T2025-16, Water Financial Plan, be received; AND THAT Council approve the Water Financial Plan, completed by Watson and Associates dated August 29, 2025 as presented, confirming that the Collingwood drinking water system is financially viable; AND THAT Council herein direct Staff to submit the Financial Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing prior to the October 28, 2025 deadline.

THAT in accordance with the Procedural By-law, the meeting be extended past the five hour limit by an additional hour.

THAT Staff Report T2025-15, 2026 Economic Overview and Budget Process, be received.

THAT Council herein rise from Committee of Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.