Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for January 19, 2026 be adopted as amended: Motion added to Item 14.1 re: Question on the Ballot

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held December 15, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held January 12, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held December 15, 2025 contained within the December 15, 2025, Council-Committee of the Whole minutes be hereby approved as presented. P2025-30 Municipal Capital Facility By-law and Affordable Housing Incentive Pilot Program T2025-21 Development Charges By-Law Amendment for Seasonal Structures T2025-22 Amendment to the Council Community Grant Policy (amended) Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 19th day of January, 2026: By-law No. 2026-002, Municipal Capital Facility By-law (MCFB)

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 - Property Valet - STA Program Recommendations 12.2 - Proclamation: Crime Stoppers Month 12.3 - Georgian Bowl re: Development Charges

WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan, identifies the Pillar “Responsible” with a Goal to Promote Healthy Local Democracy” with a key action to “Review the governance and structure of Town Council to encourage more people to run for elected office and encourage greater diversity in all of its forms on Council.”; AND WHEREAS Council has the ability to include a question on the upcoming municipal election ballot, through a prescribed process, to obtain voter interest to proceed with such a change; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the following preferred question on the ballot for the 2026 Municipal Election: “Do you support exploring the options to change to a ward system based on defined geographic areas and/or a hybrid ward/at-large system for future elections?” AND THAT Council direct the Clerk to provide the requisite notice and schedule a public meeting regarding Council’s intention to pass a by-law to add a question on the ballot.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT the definition in the draft policy provided in Staff report C2026-01 be updated to read: Clerk means the Clerk of the Town of Collingwood or their designate which shall be a Legislative Services Employee that has been appointed as a Deputy Returning Officer or Election Official, for the purpose of this policy.

THAT Staff Report C2026-01, Updated Use of Corporate Resources and Election Campaign Activities Policy, be

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management - November 13, 2025 Minutes - Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management - December 11, 2025 Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - December 4, 2025

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

THAT By-law No. 2026-003 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held January 19, 2026, be enacted and passed this 19th day of January, 2026.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 4:29 p.m.,

THAT Staff Report C2026-01, Updated Use of Corporate Resources and Election Campaign Activities Policy, be referred back to the next Committee of the Whole meeting for further discussion.