Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for September 23, 2024 be adopted as amended: Item 10.3 Blues Contract Update - Memo to Council added Item 4.2 Girl Guides Cheque Presentation and Update to be addressed later in the meeting when the proponent arrives Item 10.3 Blues Contract Update be discussed during agenda item 5.2 deputation Collingwood Blues re: Request for support to Host World Junior Tournament

WHEREAS Collingwood Council unanimously declared a Climate Crisis in October 2019 to demonstrate the Town's commitment to protecting the community, economy, and ecosystems from the effects of climate change. AND WHEREAS Climatic changes can result in a variety of unintended consequences. AND WHEREAS the 2019 Green House Gas (GHG) inventory identified that approximately 23% of Collingwood’s community GHG emissions come from residential buildings, Council identifies the residential sector as a priority area for action to reduce GHG emissions through energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. AND WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) under its climate initiatives support programming in the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has available a Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) grant. AND WHEREAS the CEF is funding to complete a feasibility study for the development of a Home Energy Loan Program, for which the funding application and the feasibility study is proposed to be prepared in partnership with the Clean Air Partnership (CAP).AND WHEREAS the CEF grant requires a municipal in-kind or cash contribution of 20% of the total project cost; AND WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood’s Corporate Climate Change Action Plan highlights the promotion of a municipal culture shift to integrate climate change and sustainability into all projects as a priority and has a Climate Change Specialist on staff to support the implementation of Town initiatives; AND WHEREAS the Town of C

THAT Council herein waive notice in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the Collingwood Blues re: Request for support to Host World Junior Tournament.

THAT Council direct Staff to send a letter to Hockey Canada on behalf of the Collingwood Blues Organization to support the bid to host the World Junior A Hockey championships for 2025, and further direct Staff to work with the bid Committee.

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held September 9, 2024 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and the regular meeting of Council held September 16, 2024, be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held September 9, 2024 contained within the September 9, 2024 Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. Staff Report P2024-23 Municipally Initiated Short-Term Accommodation Zoning By-law Amendment (Town-Wide) Staff Report T2024-20 Non-core Asset Management Plan (Written Document) Reports/Minutes of Other Committees/Boards

THAT Staff Report P2024-22 , “Draft Plan Approval Extension Request – Regional Commercial District”, dated September 9, 2024, be received; AND THAT Council approve the Draft Plan Approval Extension Request to lapse.

THAT Staff Report PW2024-11 , Water Treatment Plant Interim Capacity Feasibility Study Results and Recommendations, be received; AND THAT that Council instruct staff to proceed as recommended herein, subject to New Tecumseth Council’s approval to proceed with interim capacity measures; AND THAT Council endorse moving forward with the WTP interim capacity Option 1A for an additional 5,000 m3/d targeting delivery in May 2026, with estimated costs as stated in the AECOM Interim Capacity Feasibility Study; AND THAT Council approve AECOM complete the detailed design of Option 1A for the upset limit provided to staff as an in-camera instruction, with design to be completed by July 15, 2025; AND THAT Council direct staff to negotiate sharing of the interim capacity and associated cost with New Tecumseth such that Collingwood receives and pays their proportional share for not less than 1,850 m3/d and up to 2,500 m3/d.

THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda as listed below; 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.

THAT Council herein request Staff consider options for increased education, trail patrols and/or increased fines to remind and encourage residents to keep their dogs on leash at all times, excluding off-leash dog parks, including other important trail etiquette, with input from the Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee as may be needed.

THAT the parking policy review include consideration of allowing staff to make exceptions, and any general criteria that may be applied to this decision.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report T2024-18 , “2024 Community Benefits Charges – Information and Sensitivity Testing”, be received for information and discussion; AND THAT Staff be directed to move forward with a full Community Benefits Charges Strategy.

THAT Staff Report T2024-19 , 2024 Quarter Two (Q2) Financial Report, be received for information.

THAT Staff Report T2024-20 , 2025 Budget Guidelines and Preliminary Environmental Scan be received for information.

THAT Staff Report PW2024-12, Semi-Annual Water and Wastewater Uncommitted Hydraulic Reserve Capacity Update, dated September 23rd, 2024, be received.

THAT Report P2024-24 , “Agreement and a Major Redevelopment and Restoration Tax Incentive Grant Application - 40 Simcoe Street (Black Bellows)”, be received; AND THAT Council approve a Major Redevelopment and Restoration Tax Incentive Grant for 40 Simcoe Street, subject to the Owner entering into a Heritage Conservation and Maintenance Agreement with the Town to the satisfaction of Senior Town Administration and the Town Solicitor.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained be approved: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting - July 11, 2024 BIA Board of Management Meeting - September 12, 2024

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

THAT By-law No. 2024-066, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held September 23, 2024, be enacted and passed this 23rd day of September, 2024.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 7:22 p.m.