Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for June 15, 2026 be adopted as amended: Removal: Item 8.3.1 Staff Report CCS2026-01 Endorsement of the Sustainable Collingwood Plan Addition: Item 12.4 GTDI Canada-Ontario DC Reduction Program Application Request Letter Addition: Item 12.5 Township of Ramara Resolution re: Declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic Addition: Item 12.6 BILD re: Development Charge Reduction Program Addition: Item 14.2.2 CAO2026-05 Municipal Services Corporations and Public Service Corporations - staff report and recommendations Addition: Item 14.2.3 T2026-08 Development Charge Reduction Program - staff report and recommendations Addition: Item 14.4 Minutes: Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management - June 11, 2026 and recommendation Addition: Item 14.6 - Other Business Re: Community Wide Unleashed Dogs

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held June 1, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held June 8, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held June 1, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. CCS2026-01 Endorsement of the Sustainable Collingwood Plan (pending public consultation) Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

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.

THAT the Council of the Town of Collingwood endorse and support the resolution from the North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford Village OPP Detachment Board to advocate to the province to expand its stated interest and financial commitment in public safety beyond those municipalities previously utilizing photo radar as a deterrent; and FURTHER THAT the province modernize the OPP funding, ending the practice of having host municipalities pay the full amount of provincial court security costs not covered by grant, and provide fair compensation to all municipalities that provide OPP stations and garages; and FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Solicitor General, Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, MPP Saunderson, AMO and the OPP Provincial Command.

THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the Declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic.

WHEREAS more than 4 in 10 Canadian women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and 1 in 10 experience it almost daily; and WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Police have determined that in 2024 there was an 18% increase in intimate partner violence victims compared to the previous year; and WHEREAS Simcoe County Violence Against Women Agencies received 12,870 crisis calls in 2025. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Collingwood Council supports the County of Simcoe declares Intimate Partner Violence as an epidemic; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Collingwood Council support County of Simcoe request support from its lower-tier municipalities to declare, if they have not already done so; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Collingwood Council supports the County of Simcoe’s request to the Province of Ontario to declare intimate partner violence as an epidemic; and THAT Collingwood Council County of Simcoe staff review and report back with recommendations regarding how the County may potentially support the sector addressing intimate partner violence and align shelter services for eligible women and families.” and THAT Collingwood Council will determine further action(s) once the County of Simcoe review is received and in collaboration with The Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Police Services Boards recommendations

THAT the motion regarding Strong Mayor Powers (Agenda Item 13.1) be

WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of broad ecological connectivity as a foundation of resilient growth, ecosystem services, and climate resilience; AND WHEREAS Council acknowledges that lands within the Town form part of an emerging ecological corridor across the South Georgian Bay region; AND WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan identifies a Responsible Government as a key pillar which includes building partnerships to share knowledge and resources in pursuit of collective goals, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the work of the Escarpment Corridor Alliance as a collaborative partner in strengthening ecological connectivity, stewardship, nature-based recreation opportunities and long-term protection of natural systems; AND THAT staff be directed to consider opportunities to integrate additional ecological connectivity objectives into relevant Town initiatives, including any existing or future natural asset inventory, natural heritage review, land use planning, and/or strategic partnerships; AND THAT Council ask that the Board of the Escarpment Corridor Alliance consider a reciprocal resolution identifying the Town of Collingwood as a collaborative partner in strengthening ecological connectivity and stewardship.

THAT Council herein move into Committee of the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report CCS2026-03 , 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – Request for Council Endorsement, be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Town of Collingwood’s 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

THAT Staff Report CAO2026-05, Municipal Servicing Corporations and Public Service Corporations be received; AND THAT Council advocate for and participate in working groups seeking mutually beneficial options to collaborate on water and wastewater services, and FURTHER THAT Council advocate for resourcing from other orders of government to facilitate analysis.

THAT Staff Report T2026-08, Development Charge Reduction Program dated June 15, 2026, be received.

THAT Council directs staff to not prepare an application to the Development Charge Reduction Program; AND THAT Council endorse a letter to Province advising that the Town of Collingwood is not far enough along to prepare an application to the Development Charge Reduction program for funding of the Wastewater Treatment Plant & Stewart Road Water Booster Pumping Station & Reservoir.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes: Collingwood Public Library Board - April 23, 2026 Minutes: Collingwood Heritage Committee - May 7, 2026 Minutes: Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - May 14, 2026 Minutes: Museum Advisory Committee - May 21, 2026 Minutes: Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management - June 11, 2026

THAT Council herein waive Notice of Motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the BIA Board of Managements recommendation regarding extending free parking on Hurontario Street and implementing a three-hour maximum parking limit until a decision regarding the results of the Town’s Parking Study are considered by Council.

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

THAT Staff Report T2026-08, Development Charge Reduction Program dated June 15, 2026, be received; AND THAT Council directs staff to not prepare an application to the Development Charge Reduction Program; AND THAT Council support staff submitting a letter to the province to advise that the Town of Collingwood is not far enough a long with our Wastewater treatment Plant Expansion process to understand the impacts and opportunities, however, the Town of Collingwood may be interested in the future.

THAT the motion recommending that Council support free parking on Hurontario Street, implementing a three-hour maximum parking limit, until a decision regarding the results of the Town’s Parking Study are considered by Council be

MacCulloch THAT By-law No. 2026-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council - Committee of the Whole held June 15, 2026, be enacted and passed this 15th day of June, 2026.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

THAT the motion regarding Strong Mayor Powers (Agenda Item 13.1) be deferred pending receipt of the information requested by Council regarding proposed amendments to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Powers and Responsibilities By-law.

THAT the motion recommending that Council support free parking on Hurontario Street, implementing a three-hour maximum parking limit, until a decision regarding the results of the Town’s Parking Study are considered by Council be deferred; AND THAT Council continue to permit free parking on Hurontario Street until July 10, 2026; AND THAT Council receive a report from Staff with additional information on July 6, 2026.

THAT By-law No. 2026-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council - Committee of the Whole held June 15, 2026, be enacted and passed this 15th day of June, 2026.