Council - Committee of the Whole

MacCulloch THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for March 23, 2026 be adopted as amended: Addition of staff report and appendices for Item 14.2.1 CAO2026-04 Operational Plan - 2025 Year End & 2026 Year Start Strategic Plan Update added Addition of Item 15.3 Red Maple Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request Addition of Item 16: By-law No. 2026-022 Addition: Agenda Item 13: Motion Re: Patios and Request to Waive Notice

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held March 2, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held March 9, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held March 2nd, 2026 be hereby approved as presented. Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

AMENDMENT: Replace "equal community representation" to "include 3 public representatives with community knowledge."

THAT Staff Report CAO2026-03 , Municipal Naming, be received; AND THAT Council approve the Municipal Naming Policy attached as Appendix A; AND THAT Council approve the amended Civic Addressing By-Law; AND FURTHER THAT Council repeal the Street Naming Policy, Facility Naming Policy, Civic Addressing Policy, Memorial Bench and Tree Program Policy; AND THAT the Naming Committee include 3 public representatives with community knowledge, with Staff representation.

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 23rd day of March, 2026.

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.

MacCulloch THAT Staff Report C2026-02 , Proposed Collingwood BIA Boundary Expansion, be received; AND THAT Council support the request of the BIA Board of Management to not proceed with the BIA Boundary Expansion at this time.

THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider a proposed by-law regarding patios.

AMENDMENT: THAT clause #3 in By-law 2026-023 be updated to reflect the following amendments: A restaurant may be permitted a Storefront Patio Permit if approved for a Storefront Patio Permit in 2025 or prior; A patio may be permitted in a storefront location outside of a curbside sidewalk area in 2026, subject to the provisions of the Boulevard Encroachment By-law, if (a) the curbside sidewalk area is obstructed by a permanent fixture, including a fire hydrant, tree, utility box, or similarly obstructing feature, and (b) the accessibility requirements of the pedestrian sidewalk are not impacted.

AMENDMENT: THAT clause #2 in By-law No. 2026-023 be updated to reflect the following amendments: Only on-street (parking space) patios may be permitted on Hurontario Street in 2026 if granted permission in 2025, subject to the provisions of the Boulevard Encroachment By-law if (a) it is in operation a minimum of 6 days a week, and (b) that equivalent parking spaces are made available and approved by the CAO or Director of Infrastructure.

MacCulloch THAT By-law No. 2026-023, being a by-law to Council By-law to Maintain and Regulate Outdoor Patios on the Downtown Main Street and to Implement Temporary Parking Measures for the 2026 Season, be enacted and passed this 23rd, day of March, 2026 as amended.

MacCulloch THAT Council herein move into Committee of the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report CAO2026-04, Operational Plan: 2025 Year End Accomplishments & 2026 Year Start be received;

THAT the "Red Light Camera technologies" be removed from the motion to rescind certain actions.

AND THAT Council rescind the portion of Resolution #2025-074 relating to the evaluation of Automated Speed Enforcement and the Processing Centre waitlist, and retain the Red Light Camera technologies as an action item.

THAT Staff Report P2026-10 , Resolution of Non-Decision 3 - Black Ash Creek Special Policy Area, dated March 23, 2026 be received; AND THAT Council endorses the proposed modifications to the approved 2024 Town of Collingwood Official Plan as outlined in Report 2026-10, which are necessary to resolve Non-Decision 3 related to the removal of the Black Ash Creek Special Policy Area; AND THAT Council direct Staff to ensure that the natural hazards policies in the 2024 Town of Collingwood Official Plan will be appropriately implemented in the Zoning By-law Update, including application of the one-zone floodplain approach to the Black Ash Creek and Oak Street Canal; AND THAT Council directs staff to forward Report P2026-10 and the associated resolution to the County of Simcoe, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Ministry of Natural Resources.

THAT Staff Report C2026-03 , Participation in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee – Municipal and School Board Election, be received; THAT Council approve the Town of Collingwood participation in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee facilitated and administered by the County of Simcoe for Municipal and School Board Elections; AND THAT a By-law be presented to Council prior to October 1 in each election year to establish and appoint members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee with participating municipalities within the County.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Collingwood Public Library Board - January 22, 2026 Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - February 19, 2026 Minutes - Museum Advisory Committee - February 19, 2026 Minutes - Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - February 12, 2026

THAT Council herein waive notice in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider a motion to request a staff report regarding the Provinces decision to permit “Bring-Your-Own” Alcoholic Beverages to Outdoor Public Events by April 30, 2026.

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

MacCulloch WHEREAS the Clerk hereby concurs the reason(s) for the in-camera session have been duly reviewed and considered and the matters are authorized under the exception provisions to conduct a closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act prior to proceeding into closed session; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council proceeds in camera in order to address a matter pertaining to: advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (15.2, 15.3) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (15.3) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; (15.2) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

MacCulloch THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.

THAT Staff Report P2026-07 , “Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request – Red Maple (725 Tenth Line, Town File PLEDP2025341)”, dated February 18, 2026, be received;

THAT the Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval for the Plan of Subdivision – Red Maple (PLEDP2024400) be refused, and the Draft Approval lapse at the expiration of the anticipated lapsing date of March 25, 2026.

AMENDMENT: Additional clause be added to Staff Report P2026-07 recommendations, as follows: THAT Council authorize that the Model Home Agreement remain place for an additional 5 years with respect to the Red Maple Draft Plan of Subdivision.

THAT By-law No. 2026-022, being a by-law to authorize the execution of Development Agreements, be enacted and passed this 23d day of March, 2026.

THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a Staff Report regarding the recent Provincial announcement relating to legislative changes that could allow Bring Your Own Beverage permits at certain outdoor community events.

THAT By-law No. 2026-021, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held March 23, 2026, be enacted and passed this 23 day of March, 2026.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for March 23, 2026 be adopted as amended:  Addition of staff report and appendices for Item 14.2.1 CAO2026-04 Operational Plan - 2025 Year End & 2026 Year Start Strategic Plan Update added  Addition of Item 15.3 Red Maple Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request  Addition of Item 16: By-law No. 2026-022  Addition: Agenda Item 13: Motion Re: Patios and Request to Waive Notice

THAT Staff Report C2026-02, Proposed Collingwood BIA Boundary Expansion, be received; AND THAT Council support the request of the BIA Board of Management to not proceed with the BIA Boundary Expansion at this time.

THAT By-law No. 2026-023, being a by-law to Council By-law to Maintain and Regulate Outdoor Patios on the Downtown Main Street and to Implement Temporary Parking Measures for the 2026 Season, be enacted and passed this 23rd, day of March, 2026 as amended.

THAT Council herein move into Committee of the Whole Session.

WHEREAS the Clerk hereby concurs the reason(s) for the in-camera session have been duly reviewed and considered and the matters are authorized under the exception provisions to conduct a closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act prior to proceeding into closed session; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council proceeds in camera in order to address a matter pertaining to:  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (15.2, 15.3)  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (15.3)  a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; (15.2)  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. (15.2) Items for Discussion:

THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.