Council - Committee of the Whole

MacCulloch THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for April 28, 2025 be adopted as amended: Addition of a recommendation for Item 15.4 Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management Minutes from April 10, 2025.

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held April 14th, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held April 14, 2025 contained within the April 14, 2025 Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. P2025-10 Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request Red Maple (725 Tenth Line) Town File: PLEDP2024400 PRC2025-02 Mayor's Golf Challenge Beneficiaries (as amended by Committee of the Whole) C2025-06 Council Input for the Development of the 2026-2029 Collingwood & The Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Action Plan (as amended by Committee of the Whole) T2025-03 Council Community Grant Award – Amended (as amended by Committee of the Whole) Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 28th day of April, 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.

WHEREAS the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act provides a framework for reconciliation, healing and peace, as well as harmonious and cooperative relations based on the principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, nondiscrimination and good faith; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government of Canada, has developed an UNDRIP Action Plan, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has further endorsed UNDRIP and committed to taking steps to integrate its principles into FCM’s reconciliation Strategy; AND WHEREAS The Town of Collingwood is committed to bringing people together, fostering inclusion, and showcasing the richness of our culture, diversity, heritage, and community which includes the importance, recognition and reconciliation with our indigenous peoples: past, present and future. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council request that both Council and staff take into consideration support or alignment with the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act during the development and/or implementation of its Programs and Services, as part of the Town’s continued commitment to reconciliation, respect and understanding of all Indigenous peoples.

WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan’s Pillar “Responsible” identifies a goal to champion local, regional, intergovernmental, and multi-sectoral collaboration and advocacy, which includes developing a framework for a complete community, considering factors and services not generally delivered by local government (e.g., school spaces, long term care, sufficient electricity and other energy sources, hospital and health care, child care, animal rescue, etc.) and identify the stakeholders and sectors that should be involved in solutions; AND WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan’s Pillar “Responsible” also identifies a goal to maintain the Town’s strong financial health and assets, which includes considering options, such as user fees, grants, public-private partnerships, and other innovative funding sources to increase and diversify Town revenues and balance affordability for our tax base; AND WHEREAS the Georgian Triangle Humane Society is preparing for the construction of their new “Regional Centre for Pets and People” and requesting Council consider identifying the new Center as a Municipal Capacity Facility to enable ongoing financial benefits to the Humane Society ensuring their sustainability; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request a Staff Report to identify opportunities to further support the new GTHS Regional Centre with proposed supports in proportion with the services and benefits to Collingwood.

MacCulloch THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report P2025-11 , “Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 180 Ontario Street” dated April 28, 2025 be received; AND THAT the amending Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “A” to this Report be enacted and passed.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management - April 10, 2025 Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 20, 2025

THAT the following recommendation be

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

THAT By-law No. 2025-038, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held April 28, 2025, be enacted and passed this 28th day of April, 2025.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 4:09 p.m.

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for April 28, 2025 be adopted as amended:  Addition of a recommendation for Item 15.4 Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management Minutes from April 10, 2025.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT the following recommendation be deferred until historical information is presented to Council and the public on previous considerations for the Leisure Time Club property and analysis, and criteria to consider alternate locations such as the Leisure Time Club. 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.