Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for January 13, 2025 be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 11.1 M. Rich re: Disclosure of Collingwood Blues Contract Addition of Item 14.2.1 2025 Budget Draft 4 Staff Report

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held December 16, 2024 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), Special Council meeting held December 20, 2024 and Special Council meeting held January 6, 2025, be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held December 16, 2024 contained within the December 16, 2024, Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. T2024-27 2025 Municipal Budget Draft Three C2024-11 Administrative Monetary Penalty System PW2024-15 Accessible Taxi Survey, Outcome and Recommendation PRC2024-07 Multi Use Recreation Centre Feasibility Assessment Steering Committee Options Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

THAT Council direct staff to provide 30 days notice of cancellation of the ACE Cabs accessible taxi service contract, with service to cease as of January 30, 2024

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 13th day of January, 2025. By-law No. 2025-002, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer - Justin Weber By-law No. 2025-003, being a by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalties System By-law No. 2025-004, being a by-law regarding Screening and Hearing Officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System

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. M.Rich re: Disclosure of Collingwood Blues Contract

WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood’s Strategic Plan states the “prioritization of the speed and safety components of the Master Mobility and Transportation to support a people centric approach to transportation”, the Town strives “to offer residents and visitors a healthy lifestyle of activities in beautiful and safe settings,” and outlines the intent of the Town of Collingwood to deliver a Traffic Calming Study and policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request Staff to facilitate a presentation to Council on Red Light Camera Enforcement technology for information purposes either in conjunction with the Automatic Speed Enforcement presentation or a later date in the near future, in preparation of the outcome of the Master Mobility and Transportation Plan.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report T2025-01 , 2025 Budget Draft Four, be received.

THAT Council approve increasing the special capital level by 1.5% ($609,000) and taking the differential off the tax rate.

THAT Council approve separating out the amounts for base capital, general tax, and special capital level on the tax bill insert to ensure that the public is aware of the work being done and funds allocated.

THAT Council approve $275,00 from the non-union pay policy compensation line item be included in the 2025 budget, benefit enhancements in the amount of $115,000 be removed, $95,000 for the AODA Coordinator position be postponed for one year, and the land reserve be reduced by $50,000.

THAT Council direct Staff to meet with representatives from theatre collingwood and bring back a recommendation at the next Council meeting regarding their funding needs.

THAT Council direct staff to increase the estimates for the interest income for PPNs in the amount of $760,000 for the 2025 forecast (currently $655,000).

THAT Council direct Staff to use the additional $105,000 from the interest review for a strategic financial planning resource and non-union salary review if required during 2025 for consideration in the 2026 budget.

AND THAT a By-law to approve the 2025 budget, as amended, be drafted for consideration at the next meeting.

THAT Staff Report P2025-01 , “Zoning By-law Update – Strategic Directions Report and Engagement Summary Report”, dated January 13, 2025, be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Strategic Directions and Engagement Summary Report dated January 7, 2025 and attached to this Report as Appendix B to act as a guiding framework for the preparation of a new draft comprehensive zoning by-law for the Town of Collingwood.

THAT Staff Report C2025-01 , Designation of Municipally Significant Events Policy, be received; AND THAT Council approve the Designation of Municipally Significant Events Policy as provided in Appendix A of the report.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained be approved: Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management - November 14, 2024 Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - November 14, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee - November 21, 2024

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

THAT Council herein waive notice in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider a motion pertaining to installing a memorial plaque at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena to recognize Dr. Don Paul.

WHEREAS Dr. Don Paul sadly passed away on December 6, 2024; AND WHEREAS Dr. Paul, a recipient of both the Order of Collingwood and the Companion of the Order of Collingwood, was a long-time community minded contributor to the well-being of Collingwood residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS Dr. Paul would attend hockey games and stand at a particular location along the railing at the Eddie Bush arena; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a commemorative plaque, donated by Mr. William Redick on behalf of Dr. Paul’s family, can be appropriately installed on the railing in recognition of Dr. Paul’s community contributions over many years.

THAT By-law No. 2025-005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held January 13, 2025, be enacted and passed this 13 day of January, 2025.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 7:09 p.m.