Special Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Special Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for August 20, 2026, be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 11.2 Extending GO Transit Service to Collingwood, Mayor Hamlin

MacCulloch THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held August 10, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held August 10, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. C2026-11 Efforts and Initiatives Supporting those Experiencing Homelessness CCS2026-08 2027 Physician Recruitment Incentive Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards *All other staff reports considered at the August 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting will be considered at the September 14, 2026 Council - Committee of the Whole meeting.

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 Council approve signing the Swimmable Cities Charter as a shared commitment to waterfront activation, improved public access, environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and community safety in recognition of World Lake Day on August 27, 2026.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report CCS2026-07, Outdoor Rink Roof Project Update and Decisions re: Additional Costs be received;

AND THAT Council authorize the use of up to $342,848 from the Outdoor Recreation Services Development Charge Reserve Fund to complete Part A of the outdoor rink roof project work.

AND THAT Council direct CAO Skinner to lead the completion of the Outdoor Rink Project and provide updates to Council regarding any changes to the project's status, budget, or timeline to help mitigate future cost increases.

THAT Staff Report P2026-21 , Heritage Permit Application for Addition at 40 Simcoe Street, be received; AND THAT Council approve Heritage Permit application PLHP2026251 for 40 Simcoe Street, subject to the following condition: That the paint colour of the south (side) and west (rear) elevations be in accordance with the Town Approved Heritage Colour Palette. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to issue the permit in accordance with the Council’s decision within 90 days of serving the applicant with a Notice of Receipt.

MacCulloch THAT Staff Report IN2026-10 , Eden Oak (McNabb) – Indigo Estates Subdivision Assumption, be received; AND THAT Council approve the assumption of all infrastructure works within the Eden Oak (McNabb) – Indigo Estates Subdivision that were intended for municipal ownership as identified in this Report; AND THAT Council enacts and pass a by-law to assume the roads and infrastructure within the Eden Oak (McNabb) – Indigo Estates Subdivision.

AND THAT Council direct Staff to correspond with property owners whose properties are subject to a registered easement, reminding them of their responsibility to keep the easement open and functional.

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

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: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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

THAT Staff Report CCS2026-07, Outdoor Rink Roof Project Update and Decisions re: Additional Costs be received; AND THAT Council authorize the use of up to $342,848 from the Outdoor Recreation Services Development Charge Reserve Fund to complete Part A of the outdoor rink roof project work; AND THAT Council direct CAO Skinner to lead the completion of the Outdoor Rink Project and provide updates to Council regarding any changes to the project's status, budget, or timeline to help mitigate future cost increases.

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 20th day of August, 2026: BL2026-061 CAO By-law Amendments

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 20th day of August, 2026: BL2026-062 Property Acquisition By-law

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

THAT the following lines be removed from the motion: 2. The feasibility study consider a possible GO rail service to Barrie along the former Barrie-Collingwood Railway corridor; 3. The study require preservation of the continuous active transportation and trail access along the existing Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail. 4. The Chief Administrative Officer be directed to coordinate with the County of Simcoe to assess how future passenger rail or bus service between Barrie and Collingwood could support regional transportation planning, housing growth, economic development and tourism; 5. The Mayor be requested to write to the Minister of Transportation of Ontario communicating Council's position, and;

WHEREAS The Town of Collingwood is expected to grow to 42,000 residents by 2051; AND WHEREAS South Georgian Bay is a major four-season tourism destination attracting millions of visitors annually, generating significant seasonal travel demand and increased congestion on local and provincial roads; AND WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood's 2024-2028 Community Based Strategic Plan identifies exploring options for better transportation connections between Collingwood and the rest of Ontario as a key action; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has expanded passenger rail connections to communities outside the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, including year-round GO rail service to Niagara Falls and GO rail service to Stratford, while advancing the return of the Ontario Northland passenger rail service to northeastern Ontario; AND WHEREAS the former Barrie-Collingwood Railway corridor provides an existing linear transportation corridor between Collingwood and the Barrie area, presenting an opportunity to restore passenger rail connectivity without the significant cost, property acquisition, and community impacts associated with establishing a new greenfield rail corridor, while at the same time maintaining the existing active trail network; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Town of Collingwood Council request that Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation undertake a feasibility study on extending GO Transit service to the Town of Collingwood. A copy of this resolution be fo

THAT By-law No. 2026-063, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting of Council held August 20, 2026, be enacted and passed this 20th day of August, 2026.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 7:24 p.m.,