Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for October 20, 2025, be adopted as amended: Addition of the Staff Report for Item 15.2.4 C2025-12 Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law Update.

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held October 6, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held October 6, 2025, be hereby approved as presented. 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.

WHEREAS ensuring the safety of all road users, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians is a common priority for all municipalities and the provincial government. WHEREAS reducing vehicle speeds helps create calmer, safer neighbourhoods that encourage people to use active forms of transportation and to be active in their communities. WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are increasingly adopting provincially regulated Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) programs as a proven tool to improve road safety, particularly in school zones and community safety zones. WHEREAS in Toronto, speed cameras have reduced the number of speeding vehicles by 45% across 250 urban school zones, including an 88% decrease in vehicles travelling more than 20 km/h over the speed limit, and other municipalities with ASE are seeing similar significant speed reduction data. WHEREAS Ontario’s police leaders view ASE not as a revenue tool, but as a traffic safety tool with the purpose of deterrence and prevention – helping to change driver behaviour and reduce collisions. WHEREAS by complementing traditional police enforcement, ASE frees up police resources to focus on other pressing public safety priorities. WHEREAS municipalities are best placed to develop transportation plans based on their local knowledge and community input. WHEREAS the varying approaches across municipalities present an opportunity to promote consistency and alignment with emerging best practices province-wide. THEREFORE, BE IT RES

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials and municipal staff are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; and WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to pr

MacCulloch WHEREAS October 19 to 25, 2025 is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal governments; and AND WHEREAS municipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT , the Town of Collingwood, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) in acknowledging and celebrating the work of local municipalities by proclaiming October 19 to 25, 2025 as ‘Local Government Week’ in the Town of Collingwood.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Council receive Staff Report CCS2025-08 ; Battery Electric Bus Feasibility Study Findings & Proposed Next Steps and the Zero Emission Fleet Transition Plan Report prepared by HDR Inc. (Appendix A) for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to take the findings of the report into consideration in the planning for future Transit infrastructure, including but not limited to capital and asset management planning for Councils future consideration, in alignment with the proposed roadmap to transition the Town’s transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2045; AND THAT Staff be directed to actively investigate funding opportunities through the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF), Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), and other applicable programs that may support the implementation

THAT Staff Report PRC2025-06, Mayor’s Golf Challenge Beneficiaries, be received; AND THAT Council approves 30% of the proceeds of the 2026 Mayor’s Golf Challenge be added to the Council Grants & Donation budget and the remaining 70% be allocated to the Collingwood & District Special Olympics. AND THAT the Collingwood & District Special Olympics complete a summary report providing an overview of the programs supported by the 2026 Mayor’s Golf Challenge AND THAT the Collingwood & District Special Olympics complete a funding request form in September 2026 for review and consideration to maintain or make adjustments to the level of support provided from the 2027 Mayor’s Golf Challenge proceeds.

MacCulloch THAT Staff Report CCS2025-07, Hybrid Work, be received for information

Delete Option III, and replace with: R efer consideration of the cost to maintain the STA Licensing Service to the 2026 budget with funding from parking revenues ( approx. $ 145 K ) , to ensure the continued delivery of the service until a full year analysis can be completed and reported back in early 2027 , and continued operation al efficiencies and service refinement s be monitored.

THAT Staff Report C2025-12, Short-Term Accommodation (STA) Licensing By-law Update, be received for information; AND THAT Council support the following recommendations: Staff be directed to include in the current Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, consideration to permit additional residential dwelling types, such as semi-detached dwellings and townhouses, to operate as licensed STA’s expanding opportunities to increase licences since proven enforcement mechanisms are in place; Direct the Clerk to send formal correspondence, on behalf of Council, to Airbnb and VRBO requesting that both companies implement a mandatory licence number field for all STA listings within the Town of Collingwood and/or remove any listings located in Collingwood that do not have a valid STA Licence, to strengthen compliance and support enforcement efforts with the Town’s STA Licensing By-law; and R efer consideration of the cost to maintain the STA Licensing Service to the 2026 budget with funding from parking revenues ( approx. $ 145 K ) , to ensure the continued delivery of the service until a full year analysis can be completed and reported back in early 2027 , and continued operation al efficiencies and service refinement s be monitored.

MacCulloch THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - September 9, 2025 Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - October 2, 2025 Minutes - Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - September 11, 2025

THAT Staff Report C2025-11, Use of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) for Snow Removal on Town Roadways, be received; (Report was received by Council at the September 15, 2025 meeting) AND THAT Council proceed with the following Option: Option A : THAT the Town maintain its current prohibition of UTVs on Town roadways, and that any future consideration would require evidence of broader community interest and support. Option B: Direct staff to undertake public consultation and stakeholder engagement to assess community interest and operational feasibility of permitting UTVs on Town roadways for snow removal on private property, and report back with findings and next steps by June 30 th , 2026.

THAT Staff Report C2025-11, Use of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) for Snow Removal on Town Roadways, be received; (Report was received by Council at the September 15, 2025 meeting) AND THAT Council petition the Province to consider amendments to the Highway Traffic Act and/or Off Road Vehicle Act to allow the use of certain ORVS on municipal roadways for businesses that operate private snow removal/maintenance services during the winter season.

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

MacCulloch THAT By-law No. 2025-075, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held October 20, 2025, be enacted and passed this 20th day of October, 2025.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 7:04 p.m.,