Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for December 1, 2025 be adopted as amended: Addition of the staff report for Item 15.2.2 Staff Proposed Budget (Draft Two) Addition: Address agenda item 15.2.2 - T2025-20 Staff Proposed Budget (Draft Two) prior to agenda item 15.2.2 -IN2025-12 Master Servicing Plan (MSP) Award of Contract (RFP 2025-012). Addition: Removal of agenda item 15.7.1 – Notice of Motion: Support for Bradford-West Gwillimbury Motion re: Removing HST/GST from New Homes to Support Housing Affordability Addition: Agenda Item 8.3.1 – Pull Staff Report C2025-14 Council Governance Structure and 2026 Election Workplan to Encourage Candidates and Greater Diversity on Council

THAT the minutes of Special Council Committee of the Whole held November 12, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole Recommendations), Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held November 17, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), Special Council Meeting held November 19, 2025 and Council Meeting held November 24, 2025, be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held November 12, 2025 and November 17, 2025, be hereby approved as presented. T2025-17 Quarter Three Financial Update T2025-18 Staff Proposed Budget Draft 1 (amended) T2025-19 2026 Fees and Charges CCS2025-09 Community Efficiency Financing Feasibility and BetterHomes Collingwood Program Design Report P2025-27 Municipal Servicing Capacity Allocation - 2025 Major Development Batch Approval Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held November 12, 2025 and November 17, 2025, be hereby approved as presented: C2025-14 Council Governance Structure and 2026 Election Workplan to Encourage Candidates and Greater Diversity on Council

THAT Staff Report C2025-13, Naming the New Waterfront Park: 12 Sidelaunch Way, be received.

AND THAT Council endorse the name “Harbour Junction” as the official name for the new waterfront park at 12 Sidelaunch Way, as recommendation by the Naming Committee in accordance with the Facility Naming Policy.

THAT Staff conduct a 15 day public consultation to receive comments on the name of the New Waterfront Park: 12 Sidelaunch Way, including consultation with the Heritage Committee.

THAT Council endorse the name “Dry Dock Junction” as the official name for the new waterfront park at 12 Sidelaunch Way.

MacCulloch THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 1st day of December, 2025: By-Law 2025-082, being a by-law to provide for the 2026 Interim Tax Levy

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 1st day of December, 2025: By-law 2025-083, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Charge Exemption Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Collingwood and Cimetta Properties Inc. for the property addressed as 472 Sixth St

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 - Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution re: Removing HST/GST from New Homes to Support Housing Affordability 12.2 - Clearview Township Resolution re: Opposing the Use of Agricultural Lands for National Defense A-OTHR Receive Site

THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to correspondence received: Clearview Township Resolution re: Opposing the Use of Agricultural Lands for National Defense A-OTHR Receive Site

THAT Council direct a letter be prepared on behalf of Council to support the concerns of Clearview Township related to the DND development proposal, and forward to the appropriate government ministries, and officials.

WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood’s Community Based Strategic Plan (2024–2028) commits to fostering a safe, connected, and inclusive community that promotes well-being, belonging, and respect for all residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS recent protests near school properties have raised concerns regarding the safety, security, and well-being of students, staff, and families, and have the potential to disrupt educational environments and community harmony; AND WHEREAS the Strategic Plan emphasizes the pillars of Connected (fostering well-being and belonging), Responsible (service excellence and collaboration), and Vibrant (creating spaces that support positive community engagement); AND WHEREAS the Town recognizes that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees everyone the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, and affirms that it is not intending to prohibit peaceful gatherings, protests, or demonstrations, including those related to labour strikes, but rather to restrict nuisance demonstrations AND WHEREAS section 128 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes municipalities to prohibit and regulate public nuisances, including activities that, in the opinion of Council, are or could become or cause public nuisances; AND WHEREAS the Town is committed to protecting vulnerable students (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12) from nuisance demonstrations that compromise safety, disrupt the ability to learn, and negatively impact the well-being of stu

AND FURTHER THAT Staff consult with legal counsel, ' prior to consultation with ’ Collingwood OPP and local public school stakeholders to ensure the proposed by-law is enforceable, balanced, and aligned with the Town’s values, vision and strategic priorities.

AND FURTHER THAT Council request a staff report be prepared to consider if there are other location types in our community that should be reviewed for additional protest related protections.

WHEREAS drowning is a leading cause of preventable death among children in Ontario, and basic swimming and water survival skills significantly reduce this risk; AND WHEREAS Collingwood’s Community-Based Strategic Plan emphasizes safety, well-being, and active lifestyles, particularly given our waterfront and recreational amenities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Collingwood endorse and support the initiative to advocate for mandatory water safety and Swim-to-Survive training in the Ontario elementary school curriculum; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the applicable Government authorities, MPP Saunderson, local school boards, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for their endorsement.

MacCulloch THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report IN2025-12, Master Servicing Plan (MSP) – Award of Contract, be received; AND THAT Council approves an additional $130,022.50, to be funded from the Development Charges Reserves through the 2026 and 2027 budget process.

THAT Staff Report T2025-20, Staff Proposed Budget (Draft Two), be received;

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: allocate funds from the MAT proceeds to ensure that the development of 84 Hurontario Street is shovel ready for 2027, including services, studies and public consultation.

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: Allocate $280,000 from Culbert Estate and Birch Street Apartment to the Affordable Housing Task Force Initiatives, reducing the $400,000 budget coming from taxation.

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: Include an additional $13,200 to the annual insurance premium, as per the confidential email received from Staff.

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: The 2026 MAT proceeds be split with 50% allocated for Town initiatives and 50% be allocated to the required Tourism Promotion through the ETE.

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: allocate $100,000 of the Town's share of that MAT to the MURF Reserve Fund ($50,000) and the Art Centre Reserve Fund ($50,000)

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

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: Staffing Request – HR Support conversion from Seasonal to FT - $54,000

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: Non-Union Compensation adjustment to P55 policy - $166,000

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: allocate $130,000 to the Georgian Bay Accelerator on the condition that the investment is spent on Collingwood businesses that the Georgian Bay Accelerator provide Council with quarterly financial reporting, together with greater coordination with the Economic Development division that payment is tied into the Financial Report

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: commit to allocating $40,000 to CCAT for 3 years to be used for projects tied to Collingwood with a requirement of semi-annual financial reporting

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: $55,000 be allocated from the life-cycle reserve to the plan proposed by Staff for the irrigation system replacement/upgrade at the Rugby field located at Birch Street at Harbourview Park.

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: allocate $4,500 in 2026 to Councillor and Deputy Mayor renumeration; $40,000 in 2027 (plus benefits); and $5000 annual differential for the Deputy Mayor in 2026, subject to the review of the Deputy Mayor position at County Council.

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: Accessible Lift Installation in Eddie Bush Memorial Arena (EBMA) - allocate $100,000 funded from Reserves

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget: allocate $100,000 from reserves funds to the MURF and Art Centre reserves ($50,000 each)

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - October 9, 2025 Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - November 6, 2025 Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - October 16, 2025

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

THAT By-law No. 2025-084, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held December 1, 2025, be enacted and passed this 1st day of December, 2025.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 10:00 p.m..

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 1st day of December, 2025:  By-Law 2025-082, being a by-law to provide for the 2026 Interim Tax Levy

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Council direct Staff to include the following in the 2026 Staff and Council Proposed Budget:  $55,000 be allocated from the life-cycle reserve to the plan proposed by Staff for the irrigation system replacement/upgrade at the Rugby field located at Birch Street at Harbourview Park. For (9): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Chris Potts, Councillor Rob Ring, Councillor Christopher Baines, Councillor Steve Perry, and Councillor Ian MacCulloch