The Collingwood Record

Council - Committee of the Whole

June 9, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Christopher Baines, Deb Doherty, Tim Fryer, Yvonne Hamlin, Kathy Jeffery, Ian MacCulloch, Steve Perry, Chris Potts, Rob Ring

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor MacCullochwith agenda item 14.2.1 titled Staff Report PRC2025-03 Arts Centre Feasibility Study Phase 3 Results, as a family member has an ownership interest in a local theatre

What was decided (21 motions)

20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for June 9, 2025 be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 11.6 Letters re: Bill 17 (Watson & Associates, and Hemson) Addition of Item 14.2.1 PRC2025-03 Arts Centre Feasibility Study Phase 3 Results
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Chris Potts
Carried
THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held May 26, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held June 2, 2025, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Christopher Baines, seconded by Councillor Kathy Jeffery
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations contained within the May 26, 2025, Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. P2025-15 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 35 Elgin Street, Town File No. PLZAMA2024326 CAO2025-02 Operational Plan Q1 2025 Status Update (amended) T2025-09 Annual Reserve Statement (receive only - recommendations
Moved by Councillor Rob Ring, seconded by Councillor Deb Doherty
Deferred
MacCulloch THAT Staff Report P2025-14 , “Servicing Capacity Allocation Policy – 2025 Comprehensive Review 2025’”, dated May 12, 2025 be received as amended; AND THAT By-law 2022-025, as amended, be further amended by Council to replace “Schedule A” with the updated Servicing Capacity Allocation Policy (SCAP) dated June 9, 2025 attached to Report P2025-14; AND THAT the words "qualified" or "senior" be added before Town Administration; AND THAT in reference to radius proximity measuring the following be added: A5 - Development represents transit supportive development based on density and proximity (i.e. 400-800 meters measured by radius from the property boundary) to existing or planned transit routes, which must include trail/road/sidewalk access to the route within the radius; AND THAT the SCAP point score be adjusted to increase affordable housing points to 15 points.
Moved by Councillor Deb Doherty, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 9th day of June, 2025: By-law No. 2025-048, being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law re: 35 Elgin Street By-law No. 2025-049, being a by-law to assume Summit View Phase 1 Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Chris Potts, seconded by Councillor Steve Perry
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 9th day of June, 2025: By-law No. 2025-050, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2021-028 Parks and Facilities By-law No. 2025-051, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2013-021 Public Nuisance Bylaw No. 2025-052, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2012-016 Responsible Pet Ownership By-law No. 2025-053, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2012-110 Signs By-law No 2025-054, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2016-040 Property Standards
Moved by Councillor Christopher Baines, seconded by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer
Carried
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Kathy Jeffery
Carried
WHEREAS the Canadian government's recent policy changes to the International Student Program (ISP) have significantly impacted the financial sustainability of colleges and post-secondary institutions across the country; AND WHEREAS these changes, including caps on international student permits, stricter visa requirements, and alterations to post-graduation work permit eligibility, have led to substantial revenue losses, program closures, and staff layoffs; AND WHEREAS the reduction in international student numbers has far-reaching effects beyond the education sector including local economies, labour market and research and innovation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urges the Federal Government to repeal the changes to the International Student Program (ISP) impacting the solvency of Canadian postsecondary institutions and inadvertently impacting local economies, labour markets and research and innovation generated therefrom.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Jeffery, seconded by Councillor Chris Potts
Carried
THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Kathy Jeffery
Carried
THAT Staff Report PRC2025-03 , Arts Centre Feasibility Study Phase 3 Results, be received; AND THAT Council receives the report entitled Updated Business Case presented by Colliers Business Leaders, dated June 6th, 2025, the final deliverable of the Phase 3 Arts Centre Feasibility Study; AND THAT Council directs staff to return to Committee of the Whole targeting June 23rd, 2025, with a report that provides a staff analysis of the Colliers report and recommendations on next steps with this project.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Jeffery, seconded by Councillor Christopher Baines
Carried
MacCulloch THAT Staff Report CCS2025-03 , Terminals Point Project – Conclusion of Due Diligence Period, be received for information; AND THAT staff provide an update to Council and the community by no later than August 1, 2025, with details on the updated project schedule adhering to the terms and conditions of the Definitive Documents.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Jeffery, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
THAT Staff Report CCS2025-04 , Update to Non-Union Market Comparator Listing, be received; AND THAT HR Policy No. B-05, Non-Union Salary Administration, be amended to include the 2025 Gallagher Consulting recommended non-union market comparator listing, as proposed.
Moved by Councillor Rob Ring, seconded by Councillor Deb Doherty
Carried
THAT Staff Report T2025-10 , Enterprise Resource Planning Software Replacement Project Planning, be received; AND THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with the development and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in 2025; AND THAT Council direct Staff to use the General Reserve to offset upfront ERP implementation costs in 2025, including hiring of a contract Project Manager for a three- year period.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Kathy Jeffery
Carried
THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Collingwood OPP Detachment Board - January 16, 2025 Minutes - Collingwood Public Library Board - March 27, 2025 Minutes - Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - May 8, 2025 Minutes - Museum Advisory Committee - May 15, 2025
Moved by Councillor Christopher Baines, seconded by Councillor Steve Perry
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Collingwood consents to County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25, being a By-law to Change the Composition of Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Clerk at the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Mayor Yvonne Hamlin
Carried
THAT Council herein waive notice in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the consideration of additional funding for Collingwood Pride.
Moved by Councillor Christopher Baines, seconded by Councillor Steve Perry
Carried
THAT in accordance with the Procedural By-law, the meeting be extended past the five hour limit by an additional hour.
Moved by Councillor Steve Perry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer
Carried
THAT Council herein rise from Committee of Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Rob Ring, seconded by Councillor Kathy Jeffery
Carried
WHEREAS The Rainbow Club of Collingwood is a volunteer grassroots community-based organization serving the needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their collective friends, families and allies across South Georgian Bay. AND WHEREAS Pride Weekend, hosted by the Rainbow Club of Collingwood, has become an important event in the Town of Collingwood, which is free to all and which aims to cultivate meaningful connections and advocate for diversity, inclusivity and equality in Collingwood and throughout the South Georgian Bay. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize a sponsorship contribution of $10,000 to The Rainbow Club of Collingwood, for Pride Weekend 2025 in the Town of Collingwood, to be funded from the Town’s General Reserve Fund.
Moved by Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, seconded by Councillor Christopher Baines
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2025-055, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held June 9, 2024, be enacted and passed this 9th day of June, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Chris Potts, seconded by Councillor Deb Doherty
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jeffery
Carried

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