Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for February 24, 2025 be adopted as amended: Addition of the staff report for Item 14.2.1 IN2025-03 2024 Year End: Water and Wastewater Uncommitted Hydraulic Reserve Capacity Update

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held February 10, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held 10th of February, 2025 contained within the February 10th, 2025, Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. P2025-04 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 9880 Beachwood Road IN2025-02 Annual Water Compliance Report Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

AND THAT Council encourages the County of Simcoe to address the concerns raised by the public in the final design to the extent feasible within the project budget, most notably façade improvements to recognize the heritage character of Collingwood and the neighbourhood (e.g. red brick, traditional design elements) and augmented landscaping.

THAT Staff Report P2025-05 , “Preliminary Design for County of Simcoe Affordable Housing Project at 29 – 45 Birch Street” dated February 10, 2025, be received; AND THAT Council confirms that the conditions provided through resolution RES-055- 2024, relating to the conveyance of 29 - 45 Birch Street, have been satisfied, including: The design of the projects shall be compatible with and sensitive to the built form of the surrounding established neighbourhoods, at minimum in accordance with the compatibility policies of the adopted 2023 Town of Collingwood Official Plan; The majority of units shall be available at rents affordable to middle income households with earnings falling within the 4-6th income deciles identified in the Town of Collingwood Housing Needs Assessment as updated from time to time; and, Confirmation that should consensus between the Town and County not be achieved through the negotiation and project design phases on the above noted matters or other project details, the Town of Collingwood may withdraw one or both parcels from the Proposal; AND THAT Council endorse in principle the preliminary design for use in the preparation of Planning Act applications and detailed site plan and construction drawings by the County of Simcoe, noting that the design endorsement does not fetter Council or the staff appointed officer’s discretion to duly consider the required Planning Act applications on their merits; AND THAT Council encourages the County of Simcoe to addres

THAT Staff Report C2025-03 , Options for Filling Councillor Vacancy be received; AND THAT Council authorize staff to immediately proceed with the following option to fill the Councillor vacancy by appointment: Option 1: Appoint by direct appointment to fill the Councillor Vacancy Invite applications from any interested qualified elector to be considered for the vacancy, and approve the Appointment Procedure attached hereto.

THAT the following By-law be hereby enacted and passed this 24th day of February, 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 the minutes of the Collingwood BIA from February 13, 2025 be received and the recommendations contained be approved: Recommendation: THAT Council confirm the re-appointment of Sarah Pennal as a member of the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management immediately until the effective date as nominee on behalf of her new employer on March 3, 2025, and continue on as a Director for the remainder of the Term. Recommendation: THAT Council support the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management's process to fill the Board vacancy with an eligible member of the business improvement area through an open call to their membership and put forward their selected candidate to Council for formal appointment.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report IN2025-03, Semi-Annual Water and Wastewater Uncommitted Hydraulic Reserve Capacity Update, dated February 24, 2025, be received.

THAT Staff Report C2025-05 , 2024 Annual Report of Non-Standard and Emergency Purchases, be received for information.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - January 23, 2025 Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - December 5, 2024 Recommendation: THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee expresses interest and commitment to the restoration of the Central Park Gate features, including lighting; AND THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee supports Staff in their effort to seek additional information and quotes. Recommendation: THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee recommend approval for the 2024 Heritage Grant Application as presented for 27 Simcoe Street for the works in the attached table, subject to a maximum grant rebate of $2,651.00. Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - February 6, 2025 Minutes - BIA Board of Management Meeting - January 16, 2025

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

THAT Council waive notice to consider a motion to extend an invitation to Trustee Foley to attend a Council meeting in the near future.

THAT Council extend an invitation to Trustee Foley to attend a Council meeting in the near future to address Council.

THAT Council waive notice to consider a motion for an interim appointment to the Economic Development Task Force for a one-time meeting with an election to follow to fill the seat vacancy.

THAT Council authorize the interim appointment of Councillor Jeffery to sit on the Economic Development Round Table for a one-time meeting with an election for permanent appointment to the round table to occur at the next meeting of Council.

THAT By-law No. 2025-014, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held February 24, 2025, be enacted and passed this 24th day of February, 2025.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 5:24 p.m.

THAT Staff Report P2025-05, “Preliminary Design for County of Simcoe Affordable Housing Project at 29 – 45 Birch Street” dated February 10, 2025, be received; AND THAT Council confirms that the conditions provided through resolution RES-055- 2024, relating to the conveyance of 29 - 45 Birch Street, have been satisfied, including:  The design of the projects shall be compatible with and sensitive to the built form of the surrounding established neighbourhoods, at minimum in accordance with the compatibility policies of the adopted 2023 Town of Collingwood Official Plan;  The majority of units shall be available at rents affordable to middle income households with earnings falling within the 4- 6th income deciles identified in the Town of Collingwood Housing Needs Assessment as updated from time to time; and,  Confirmation that should consensus between the Town and County not be achieved through the negotiation and project design phases on the above noted matters or other project details, the Town of Collingwood may withdraw one or both parcels from the Proposal; AND THAT Council endorse in principle the preliminary design for use in the preparation of Planning Act applications and detailed site plan and construction drawings by the County of Simcoe, noting that the design endorsement does not fetter Council or the staff appointed officer’s discretion to duly consider the required Planning Act applications on their merits; AND THAT Council encourages the County of Simcoe to

THAT Staff Report C2025-03, Options for Filling Councillor Vacancy be received; AND THAT Council authorize staff to immediately proceed with the following option to fill the Councillor vacancy by appointment: Option 1: Appoint by direct appointment to fill the Councillor Vacancy a. Invite applications from any interested qualified elector to be considered for the vacancy, and approve the Appointment Procedure attached hereto.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved:  Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - January 23, 2025  Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - December 5, 2024 o Recommendation: THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee expresses interest and commitment to the restoration of the Central Park Gate features, including lighting; AND THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee supports Staff in their effort to seek additional information and quotes. o Recommendation: THAT the Collingwood Heritage Committee recommend approval for the 2024 Heritage Grant Application as presented for 27 Simcoe Street for the works in the attached table, subject to a maximum grant rebate of $2,651.00.  Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - February 6, 2025  Minutes - BIA Board of Management Meeting - January 16, 2025