Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for October 7, 2024 be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 13.2 Notice of Motion re: the Upgraded Sound System for the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena for inclusion in the 2025 Budget.

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held September 23, 2024 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as amended.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held September 23, 2024 contained within the 23 September 2024, Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. T2024-18 Community Benefit Charges (CBC) - Information and Sensitivity Testing T2024-19 Q2 Financial Report T2024-20 2025 Budget Guidelines and Preliminary Environmental Scan PW2024-12 Semi-Annual Water and Wastewater Uncommitted Hydraulic Reserve Capacity Update P2024-24 Major Redevelopment Heritage Tax Grant (40 Simcoe St)

THAT By-law 2024-068 , being a by-law to appoint members to the Museum Advisory Committee, be enacted and passed this 7th day of October, 2024.

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.

AMENDMENT: THEREFORE Council support the installation of the Outdoor Rink roof in the amount of $1,930,000 in the 2025 budget contingent on receiving the CSRIF Grant;

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund at the AMO Conference this August with an application deadline of October 29 for Stream 1 projects, with a 50/50 cost sharing for municipalities up to $1 million; WHEREAS the installation of a roof over the Outdoor Rink has been identified in the ten-year capital plan since 2021 with engineered drawings approved and completed in 2024, with sufficient funding available in the Development Charges reserve fund; WHEREAS a roof over the Outdoor Rink will extend use of the facility during the winter months, help alleviate the ever increasing pressure of ice demand, increase rental opportunities as programming and event space Spring through Fall, support the Town’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction commitment by helping maintain cooler ice temperatures decreasing energy consumption through the refrigeration system, and will be built to accommodate the future installation of solar panels for further climate change mitigation efforts; WHEREAS it is the intention of staff to also apply to the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program, a federal program that advances the Government's climate priorities by improving energy efficiency, reducing GHG emissions, and enhancing the climate resilience of community buildings; WHEREAS the installation of solar panels on a roof over the Outdoor Rink was identified within the GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study as one of sever

THAT Council herein waive notice in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to adding Upgraded Sound System for the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena in the 2025 Budget.

WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood is aspiring to be connected and specifically to foster belonging through arts, culture, and events, to promote Collingwood as a centre for healthy and active living and support a community that is safe and well; AND WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood has signed a 10 + 10 year tenancy agreement with the Collingwood Jr. A. Blues, the defending 2024 National Champions and 22/23 and 23/24 Buckland Cup Champions; AND WHEREAS the Collingwood Minor Hockey Association has been successful in its bid to host the U15A Ontario Hockey Federation Championships in 2025; AND WHEREAS the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena is home to the Collingwood Skating Club, recreational hockey and many more special events; AND WHEREAS the Collingwood Jr. A. Blues have bid on hosting the 2025 World Junior A Challenge, an international tournament between teams from Switzerland, Germany, Canada West and Canada East; AND WHEREAS under an emergency plan it is critical that all users within the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena are able to hear instructions for evacuation or other directions as required; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to include in the 2025 budget capital funds necessary to update the sound system and potential video streaming equipment in the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena and to provide the utmost safety to the users of the arena; AND THAT Staff be directed to consult with the arena major user groups to scope the correct equipment that can be compatible to standard

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff conduct a review of the impacts on debt and reserves over a 10 year period with the proposed rate increase of 4.5% for Water and 2.5% for Wastewater.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained be approved:

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

THAT By-law No. 2024-067, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held October 7, 2024, 2024, be enacted and passed this 7th day of October, 2024.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 5:09 p.m.