Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for May 26, 2025 be adopted as amended: Removed Item 6.2 Public Rallies or Protests in Downtown deputation Addition of the Motion for Item 14.3 Temporary traffic calming measures on Dawson Drive

THAT Council waive notice provisions provided for in the Procedural By-law to consider funding requests provided by the Sister City Committee.

THAT Council support funding an additional $2,500 to enable an additional youth to participate in the Katano Sister City Trip this Fall, conditional upon the additional required $2,500 to be sponsored through a local service group(s).

THAT Council support funding up to $2000 to support a banquet luncheon at the World Expo for participants and Katano Billet Families and Guest.

MacCulloch THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held May 12, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.

THAT Council refer the following BIA Board recommendation to the appropriate parties for review in the evaluation of locations for the potential Art Centre for Council’s future consideration: RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management request that Council consider the Collingwood Leisure Time Club property (100 Minnesota Street) to be considered as a location for the Arts Centre.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held May 12, 2025 contained within the May 12, 2025 Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. P2025-013 Conditional Approval and Authorization By-law to Executive Site Plan Control Agreement - 180 Vacation Inn Drive

MacCulloch THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 26th day of May, 2025.

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 herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to correspondence to be sent from the Town to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Notification Letter re: Bill 17.

THAT Council direct Staff to provide comments to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the proposed changes to Bill 17 regarding matters specifically impacting the Development Charges Act and the Planning Act, and submit to the ERO in advance of the June 11, 2025 deadline; AND THAT the correspondence be copied to AMO and MPP Brian Saunderson.

THAT Council instruct Staff to submit the following Ministry Delegation Requestions, for the Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in August 2025: Terminals Point – Grain Terminals Revitalization

THAT Council instruct Staff to submit the following Ministry Delegation Requestions, for the Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in August 2025: Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)

THAT Council instruct Staff to submit the following Ministry Delegation Requestions, for the Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in August 2025: Reconstruction of Collingwood Collegiate Institute – Ministry of Education (submitted for ROMA) – (Independently).

WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood Community Based Strategic Plan identifies Connectedness as an Strategic Pillar, and supporting and fostering matters that bring people together and showcasing the richness of our culture, diversity, heritage and Community; AND WHEREAS a Veterans Crosswalk is a pedestrian crossing that is dedicated to honouring our Veterans and their Service, promoting remembrance, and raising awareness; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request Staff commence discussions with the Collingwood Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion regarding the potential installation, and location, of a Veterans Crosswalk in the Town of Collingwood for consideration in the 2026 budget deliberations, or sooner if capacity exists in 2025.

WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan has prioritized the speed and safety related components of the Master Mobility & Transportation Plan to support a people-centric approach to transportation; AND WHEREAS the Town has received community correspondence highlighting concerns over pedestrian safety along Dawson Drive, however, a petition from abutting residents has not been received in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy to initiate the review; AND WHEREAS the Master Mobility and Transportation Plan currently does not include an assessment specifically related to Dawson Drive; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to incorporate an assessment of Dawson Drive into the Master Mobility & Transportation Plan Study; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes staff to initiate a traffic calming assessment and consider the implementation of temporary traffic calming measures on Dawson Drive as an interim safety solution, despite the absence of a formal resident petition, pending the completion of the comprehensive Master Mobility & Transportation Plan and any subsequent recommendations aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety on Dawson Drive, if deemed necessary.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report P2025-15 , “Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 35 Elgin Street” dated May 26, 2025 be received; AND THAT the amending Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “A” to this Report, be enacted and passed.

THAT Staff Report CAO2025-02 , Operational Plan: Q1-2025 Status Update, be received for information.

THAT Staff Report T2025-09, Statement of Reserves and Reserve Funds, be received.

MacCulloch THAT the recommendation to re-balance the General reserve by transferring $1,727,344 to the Lifecycle Replacement Reserve Fund be

THAT Staff Report IN2025-06, Summit View Phase 1 Subdivision Assumption, be received; AND THAT Council approve the assumption of all non-assumed municipal works within the Summit View Phase 1 Subdivision; AND THAT Council enacts and pass a by-law to assume the roads and infrastructure within Phase 1 of the Summit View Subdivision.

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

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - May 1, 2025 Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - April 17, 2025

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

THAT By-law No. 2025-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held May 26, 2025, be enacted and passed this 26th day of May, 2025.

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

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held May 12, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 26th day of May, 2025.

THAT the recommendation to re-balance the General reserve by transferring $1,727,344 to the Lifecycle Replacement Reserve Fund be deferred until the July 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting.

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