Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for July 28, 2025 be adopted as amended:  Item 15.7.1 - Request to Waive Notice of Motion (Councillor Jeffery)  Item 6.2 – Notice of Motion to be brought forward with request to waive notice (Councillor Potts)  Addition to Other Business: Municipal Vehicle Parking Spots  Addition to Other Business: Tree Planting Program

THAT the presentation provided as part of agenda item 6.1 deputation entitled, "Request for Speed Reduction Residential and High Pedestrian Zones, Safe Streets Collingwood" be forwarded to the consultants completing the Master Mobility Transportation Plan.

THAT the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held July 14, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations)  Joint Special Council Meeting, July 16, 2025  Council Meeting July 21, 2025

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held July 14, 2025 contained within the July 14, 2025 Council minutes be hereby approved as presented.  P2025-20 7914 Poplar Sideroad (Summitview Phase 3) Zoning By-law Amendment  T2025-11 Statement of Development Charges  C2025-10 Alternative Voting Method - 2026 Election (amended)  Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

THAT Staff Report IN2025-05, Findlay Drive Traffic Calming and Cycling Report, be received for information; AND THAT Staff proceed with the interim improvements including installation of pedestrian crossings, additional line painting, additional signage, planters and the installation of permanent speed humps; AND THAT Council approves the future addition of $8,000.00 to the 2026 and future annual operational budgets.

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 28th day of July, 2025:  By-law No. 2025-065, 7914 Poplar Sideroad (Summitview Phase 3) Zoning By-law Amendment

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 28th day of July, 2025:  By-law No. 2025-066, Victoria Annex Heritage Designation Amending By- law  By-law No. 2025-067, Alternative Voting Method - 2026 Election  By-law No. 2025-068, Appointment of Interim Tourism Collingwood Board Members

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 Principles Integrity re: Integrity Commissioner’s Periodic Report  12.2 Girdwood re: Traffic on Highway 26 West  12.3 Spence re: Outcomes of MURF Report  12.4 Patterson re: Theatre location 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

WHEREAS, it is incumbent of Collingwood Council to review governance policies such as annual compensation and composition at least once per term, on a timely basis to provide sufficient time for public input and then for staff to take all regulatory steps required for any changes that are implemented; AND WHEREAS, the 2018-22 Council received the Gallagher report in 2021 and Compensation Governance Partners Report in 2022 and then subsequently implemented changes effective with the 2022-26 term of Council; AND WHEREAS, Simcoe County has implemented significant changes to compensation and workload for county councillors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request a staff report on a timely basis which will provide the former reports referred to and in addition only a summary of any relating details deemed necessary so that an initial governance review can be undertaken, which may determine any further steps that need to and/or can be undertaken.

WHEREAS Collingwood is an inclusive community that offers a healthy and active lifestyle in a beautiful waterfront setting, anchored by a responsible government, strong business and nonprofit networks, and an animated downtown; AND WHEREAS it is critical to keep our entire Town of Collingwood clean of litter and garbage; AND WHEREAS it is a goal to champion local, regional, intergovernmental, and multisectoral collaboration and advocacy; AND WHEREAS Keep Collingwood Clean is an impactful volunteer-based group integral to and committed to keeping Collingwood Clean through exceptional initiatives such as the Number One nationally recognized participant in the cigarette waste collection program with TerraCycle; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to work with Keep Collingwood Clean to investigate Town of Collingwood resources that can be potentially provided such as but not limited to storage for cigarette waste pending shipment, volunteer insurance coverage and communications for volunteer recruitment, education and awareness campaigns for residents, local businesses and visitors.

WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood is committed within its Community Based Strategic Plan to work with partners to take action on climate change; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct a payment for 2025 funding to the Collingwood Climate Action Team (CCAT) in the amount of $3,400 for Green Economy South Georgian Bay Project Funding from General Reserves; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct the 2026 CCAT funding request in the amount of $5,000 to the 2026 budget process, separate from the 2026 Council Grant program.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

WHEREAS Part XVI of the Community Safety and Policing Act requires that every municipality prepare and, by resolution, adopt a Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, either individually or jointly with other municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood have partnered with the Town of Clearview, Township of Springwater and the Town of Wasaga Beach in preparing the required CSWB Plan in coordination with the Geographical Municipal Coordinating Committee; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Collingwood adopt the 2025-2029 Community Safety and Well-being Plan as presented.

THAT Staff Report T2025-15, Asset Management Plan Report, be received; THAT Council approve the 2025 Asset Management Plan in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure; AND THAT the 2025 Asset Management Plan be used to guide the Town of Collingwood’s future actions related to infrastructure investment, risk-informed capital planning, and long-term financial sustainability, as budget, resources, or further Council direction permit.

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

THAT Staff Report CAO2025-03, Operational Plan: Q2-2025 Status Update, be received for information.

THAT Staff Report CCS2025-05, Terminals Point– Project Schedule Update, be received for information.

THAT Staff Report T2025-12, Georgian Triangle Humane Support Review, be received. THAT Council direct staff to negotiate the deferment of the Town portion of the Development Charges for the GTHS Project.

THAT Council waive the one time $30,000 parkland dedication fee for the GTHS Project (T2025-12).

THAT Council agree to provide promotional support for the GTHS Project (T2025-12).

THAT Council support other potential in-kind support, authorized at the discretion of the CAO.

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 - June 12, 2025  Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - May 15, 2025  Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - July 3, 2025  Minutes - Collingwood OPP Detachment Board - May 9, 2025 and June 18, 2025  Minutes - Joint OPP Detachment Board - Collingwood and Blue Mountains - June 18, 2025  Minutes - Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management - July 10, 2025

Recommendation from the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management July 10, 2025 Minutes, as amended to consider the allocation in the 2026 Budget: WHEREAS the redevelopment of 84 Hurontario Street is a high priority action identified as Action Item 12 in the Downtown Master Plan approved by Council on January 6, 2025; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Directors request Council consider 84 Hurontario Street be designated as a public open space; AND THAT funds be allocated for consideration in the 2026 budget deliberations to action the item to further explore and develop the property.

THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the Stormwater Management Project with Co-operators Insurance.

THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider a proposed motion pertaining to the waiving of the Parkland Dedication fees for 141 and 149 Minnesota St, per the deputation request.

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

WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood is committed to providing excellent services, progressive and accountable decision-making, collaboration and advocacy through its mission, exuding values of leadership, integrity, respect, excellence and financial stewardship; AND WHEREAS as a responsible order of government, our Community Based Strategic Plan identifies a goal of championing local, regional, intergovernmental and multi-sectoral collaboration and advocacy; AND WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan also sets a goal of working with partners to take action on climate change, including to enhance emergency management and stormwater planning in the Town to help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a more volatile climate and external environment; AND WHEREAS the Town is nearing the completion of a Stormwater Master Plan, which will identify projects to mitigate community risks and expand spaces for more housing options that meet community needs and promotes safety, health and wellbeing; AND WHEREAS the Co-operators Insurance has approached staff to explore how their Lab might serve in a longer-term partnership role and support Collingwood being positioned as a leader for stormwater and flood mitigation solutions, leveraging investments including potentially Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund (FCM GMF), federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) and other fund grants and private funds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby direct st

THAT Council herein authorize waiving the full parkland dedication fee for 141/149 Minnesota Street, as it is a unique situation that differs from normal Town severances.

WHEREAS approval has been received for a delegation with the Minister of Education at 2025 AMO event; AND WHEREAS recent meetings have been held with Simcoe County District School Board that indicate the new Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) facility is a Learned Priority Project; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council seek interest from CCI (and/or the school board) to consider any potential collaboration to incorporate an Art Centres in conjunction with the anticipated CCI reconstruction, that could be shared as part of the Collingwood Council AMO delegation with the Ministry of Education.

THAT By-law No. 2025-069, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held July 28, 2025, be enacted and passed this 28th day of July, 2025.