Collingwood public meetings in 2023

Council

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Council approved a development plan for 560, 580, and 590 Sixth Street including 30 affordable housing units. The 2024 budget framework was established with a 1.7% tax rate increase. Council also adopted a new Corporate Accessibility Policy and a Community Engagement Action Plan.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 560, 580, and 590 Sixth Street with 10% affordable housing (30 units)
• Directed 2024 budget to use 2023 surplus to offset tax rates, resulting in a 1.7% increase via a 2.5% special capital levy
• Approved Site Plan Control Agreement for commercial development at 415 First Street
• Adopted Corporate Accessibility Policy effective January 1, 2024
• Endorsed Community Engagement Action Plan and rescinded 2015 strategy
• Authorized MOU with Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Women in Local Leadership program
• Appointed Councillor Doherty as Chair and Councillor Ring as Vice-Chair of Committee of the Whole
• Directed staff to provide draft agreement with Collingwood Blues for final review

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on December 14, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee recommended allocating map box funding to the George Christie Nature Trails and agreed to develop a Trails Master Plan for future network expansion. Members also discussed youth engagement strategies and reviewed current trail construction and maintenance concerns.

• Adopted December 14, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 9, 2023 minutes as amended (Carried)
• Recommended using Map Box funding for George Christie Nature Trails
• Agreed to prepare a Trails Master Plan to identify future network expansion

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

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The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board approved financial statements and authorized $105,876.33 in accounts payable vouchers. The Board also voted to continue sponsoring the Collingwood Pride Festival with $5,000. Discussions covered the Official Plan update, which now prohibits ground-floor offices on Hurontario Street, and the demolition of a heritage-designated property at 167 Third Street.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• Financial Statement for period ending Nov 30, 2023 accepted (Carried)
• Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $105,876.33 endorsed (Carried)
• Minutes from Maintenance, Improvement, and Promotion Committees received (Carried)
• Continued sponsorship of Collingwood Pride Festival for $5,000 approved (Carried)
• General Manager monthly report received (Carried)
• Correspondence regarding parking issues accepted (Carried)
• Proceeded in-camera for staffing and 2024 work plan review (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2023-12-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee granted a compliance extension for a commercial garbage enclosure at 501 Sixth Street. It also approved a minor variance for a residential sunroom addition at 68 Chamberlain Crescent.

• Extended compliance date for Property Standards Order No. CE20230588 (501 Sixth Street) to June 30, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D133223 for 68 Chamberlain Crescent to decrease rear yard setback from 7.5m to 6.0m for a sunroom (Carried)
• Adopted December 14, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council

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Council passed By-law No. 2023-095 to adopt the new Town of Collingwood Official Plan, repealing the 2004 version. The approved plan includes specific restrictions on downtown office uses and building heights, and updates to industrial land use and road planning.

• Adopted new Official Plan via By-law No. 2023-095
• Removed height provisions allowing up to six-storey structures in Downtown Heritage Conservation District
• Restricted office use on main floors of downtown businesses along Hurontario Street (First St to Hume St)
• Permitted modestly scaled R&D, warehousing, and low-impact industrial uses in enclosed buildings within mixed use Corridors 1, 2 and Regional Commercial District
• Added notation that the future collector connection between Third and Cambridge Streets is subject to further study
• Changed 'Priorities' formatting from numbered lists to bullets
• Denied amendment to eliminate the Cambridge Street extension to Third Street
• Confirmed proceedings via By-law No. 2023-096

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on December 7, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee recommended that Council approve a specific Heritage Reserve Fund policy and a one-time $5,000 transfer to Economic Development for the Discover Collingwood app. It also recommended a conditional heritage permit for signage at 104 Hurontario Street and a grant extension for 206 Pine Street.

• Recommended Council approve Heritage Reserve Fund Policy Option #1
• Recommended one-time $5,000 transfer from heritage budget to Economic Development for Discover Collingwood app
• Recommended conditional approval of heritage permit for fascia signs at 104 Hurontario Street
• Recommended approval of 2023 Heritage Grant extension for 206 Pine Street to July 15, 2024
• Endorsed Heritage Permits for 136 Pine St, 97 Hurontario St, 140 Hurontario St, and 115 Hurontario St
• Adopted amended agenda and November 2, 2023 minutes

Council

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Council reviewed the fourth draft of the 2024 municipal budget and passed several amendments, including reducing website expenses to $60,000 and adding $70,000 for physician recruitment. The council also approved funding for local community events and directed staff to prepare a fifth budget draft for review on December 18, 2023.

• Amended 2024 budget: reduced website expenses from $120,500 to $60,000
• Amended 2024 budget: approved $70,000 total for physician recruitment over 5 years
• Amended 2024 budget: added Urban Forest Coordinator position at $110,000
• Amended 2024 budget: added Water Intake Pipe Inspection at $450,000
• Amended 2024 budget: removed AODA position
• Approved $5,320.46 for Optimist Club Mother of All Yard Sales
• Approved approx. $3,000 for Hockey Day in Collingwood ice-time costs
• Directed staff to prepare fifth budget draft for December 18 meeting

Council

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Council enacted by-laws to establish 2024 service charges and extend the OPP police services agreement for one year. The board also approved a funding request for the Collingwood Girl Guides and updated the governance model for the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved 2024 Fees and Service Charges (By-law 2023-090)
• Extended OPP Police Services Agreement to December 31, 2024 (By-law 2023-092)
• Approved up to $13,000 for Collingwood Girl Guides trip to Iceland
• Implemented governance model changes to Procedural By-law (By-law 2023-091)
• Authorized staff to close dormant site plan control files (By-law 2023-058)
• Approved revisions to Discrimination, Violence and Harassment-Free Workplace Policy
• Requested staff report on formal process for community group donation requests for Q1 2024
• Approved Collingwood Heritage Committee minutes from November 2, 2023, excluding 167 Third Street

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of November 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council adopted the meeting agenda and held a closed session to discuss land acquisitions, a water treatment plant update, and a development agreement. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the November 27, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss Grain Terminals Development Agreement, Water Treatment Plant update, and land sales/acquisitions (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-089 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (Carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on November 23, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Board approved the 2024 Operating Budget, which includes a 3% increase in expenses and a 2% increase in revenue. Updated policies for Patron Service and Local History and Genealogy were also adopted. The Board accepted the 2024 meeting schedules for the Library Board and the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Approved 2024 Operating Budget (Carried)
• Approved amended Local History and Genealogy Policy and Patron Service Policy (Carried)
• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports (Carried)
• Accepted 2024 Draft Library Board Meeting Schedule (Carried)
• Accepted 2024 Draft Accessibility Advisory Committee Schedule (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2023-11-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, applications, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications for properties at 129 Oak Street, 14 Selkirk Road, and 80 Madeline Drive. Each approval allows specific deviations from the town's Zoning By-law to facilitate construction projects, such as replacing a garage, adding to a dwelling, or building a new home. All motions were carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved Minor Variance D132923 for 129 Oak Street to increase accessory building height (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1310823 for 14 Selkirk Road for dwelling additions and setbacks (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D133123 for 80 Madeline Drive to increase lot coverage (Carried)
• Received 2024 Committee meeting schedule for information (Carried)

Council

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Council passed the 2024 Interim Tax Levy and named a park in the SummitView Subdivision the den Bok Family Park. The board also authorized $20,000 in funding for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society and rejected the hiring of a Forestry Coordinator.

• Enacted By-law No. 2023-087 for the 2024 Interim Tax Levy
• Named the SummitView Subdivision park 'den Bok Family Park'
• Approved $20,000 for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society
• Denied hiring of a Coordinator, Forestry position
• Denied pre-approval of a proposed Engineering position
• Referred 84 Hurontario Street future to Downtown Visioning and Master Plan Exercise
• Approved ROMA Conference Ministry Delegation requests for water treatment, grain terminal, and transportation funding
• Directed staff to review automatic walk signalization for traffic signals

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on November 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee approved the Museum Supervisor's report and a list of new gift acquisitions. Members discussed the 2020-2025 Master Plan and the 'Stories from Another Day' podcast. The committee decided to maintain current Chair and Vice Chair appointments until January.

• Adopted amended agenda (CARRIED)
• Accepted Supervisor’s Report as presented (CARRIED)
• Accepted Recommended List of new Gifts (CARRIED)
• Agreed to continue existing Chair and Vice Chair appointments until January

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

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The committee elected new leadership and approved the 2024 meeting schedule. Members discussed accessibility concerns regarding traffic signals, transit services, and parking, with staff proposing a pilot program for new pedestrian detection technology.

• Acclaimed Leslie Bolt as Chair
• Acclaimed Heather Grasman as Vice Chair
• Approved 2024 Draft Accessibility Advisory Committee Schedule
• Adopted November 16, 2023 agenda
• Adopted October 19 and October 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on November 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Board approved financial statements and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $78,256.38 for the period up to November 9, 2023. A separate voucher for $1,425.00 for Nick’s Unisex Hair was also endorsed after a conflict of interest was declared and managed. The Board received reports from various committees regarding maintenance, promotions, and heritage issues, and accepted correspondence regarding parking and patio permits.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• Financial Statement for period ending Oct 31, 2023 accepted (Carried)
• Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $78,256.38 endorsed (Carried)
• Accounts Payable Voucher for Nick’s Unisex Hair ($1,425.00) endorsed (Carried)
• Minutes of Maintenance and Beautification Committee received (Carried)
• Minutes of Improvement Committee received (Carried)
• Minutes of Promotion Committee received (Carried)
• General Manager monthly report received (Carried)

Council

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Council appointed six individuals to the Collingwood Arts and Cultural Centre Steering Committee. The meeting also included an update on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project and a closed session to discuss personnel, legal advice, and negotiations.

• Appointed Amber Ebert, Craig Ashton, Daniel Vnukowski, Erica Angus, Jim Roe, and Rob Hart to the Collingwood Arts and Cultural Centre Steering Committee (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as amended (Carried)
• Proceeded in-camera to discuss personnel, legal advice, and negotiations (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-086 to confirm proceedings of the November 9, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

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The committee acclaimed Murray Knowles as Chair and Dallyce Macas as Vice Chair. Members approved a request for staff to explore saw-cut concrete sidewalk standards to improve smoothness for bicycles and mobility scooters. The committee also reviewed and did not support requests for a new bike lane on Hwy 26 or pedestrian-only access to the boardwalk.

• Acclaimed Murray Knowles as Chair
• Acclaimed Dallyce Macas as Vice Chair
• Approved request for staff to explore 3.0m wide saw cut sidewalks versus 1.5m trowel cut sidewalks (CARRIED)
• Did not support bike lane request for Hwy 26 between Harbour St W/Balsam St and Keith Ave
• Recommended boardwalk access remain status quo regarding pedestrian-only requests

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood, ON Council meeting of 2023-11-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council conducted virtual and in-person 'Coffee with Council' sessions to gather public input on the Draft 2024 Budget. Staff provided a budget overview and responded to public questions regarding staffing, cybersecurity, and asset management. No formal votes on budget items were recorded.

• Adjourned the Special Council meeting at 6:58 p.m. (Carried)

Council

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Council approved a phased implementation of the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Program and enacted By-law No. 2023-085. The program includes fee exemptions for Class A Bed & Breakfasts and utilizes surplus parking funds for initial costs. Council also approved a zoning amendment for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

• Enacted By-law No. 2023-085 to license and regulate short-term accommodations
• Authorized up to $250,000 in Year 1 and $150,000 in Year 2 from surplus parking funds for STA licensing
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2023-082 for 135 Sandford Fleming Drive (Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
• Approved one-year extension of the Section 10 police services contract
• Endorsed Human Resources and Information Technology Master Plans
• Enacted By-law No. 2023-083 to amend Property Standards regarding heating and cooling systems
• Approved recommendations for Municipal Servicing Capacity Allocation and the Affordable Housing Master Plan
• Authorized staff to prioritize workplans for hosting the 2025 OSUM Conference

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This is the agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on November 2, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Committee recommended that Council designate 167 Third Street under the Ontario Heritage Act and proceed with a cultural heritage evaluation for 44 Hurontario Street. Members also endorsed a list of heritage permits and requested a budget analysis for supporting the Discover Collingwood App.

• Recommended Council issue notice of intention to designate 167 Third Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Recommended staff proceed with cultural heritage evaluation for 44 Hurontario Street and request federal assistance/access (Carried)
• Requested staff identify budget implications for providing financial support to the Discover Collingwood App (Carried)
• Recommended Council endorse Town comments for ERO Posting 019-7684 regarding Ontario Heritage Act changes (Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Permits List for 291 Third St, 27 Simcoe St, 12 Fourth St W, 206 Pine St, and 52 Hurontario St (Carried)
• Accepted the amended 2024 Heritage Committee Schedule (Carried)
• Approved October 5, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Collingwood Police Services Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on November 2, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

The Collingwood Police Services Board approved a $3,000 expenditure from the DARE youth account to support a new partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters for youth mentorship events. The Board also approved a communications plan regarding School Resource Officers and received updates on transit terminal safety and illegal car rallies. No substantive policy changes were made, but several reports were received or deferred.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Received Financial Report (Carried)
• Approved Communications Plan for School Resource Officers (Carried)
• Authorized $3,000 from DARE account for Big Brothers Big Sisters youth program (Carried)
• Deferred Youth Engagement Report to January meeting (Carried)
• Received correspondence on illegal car rallies from Wasaga Beach (Carried)
• Accepted 2024 meeting schedule (Carried)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of November 1, 2023, contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and embedded content from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.

Council held a special meeting to conduct an educational tour of the town's water and wastewater treatment plants. The session was held in-camera for the purpose of member training.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved proceeding in-camera for an educational tour of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Council

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Collingwood Council held a special meeting to discuss the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Update in a closed session, citing legal privilege and negotiation strategies. The specific outcomes of that closed discussion were not reported in the public minutes. Council also passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings of special meetings held on October 23 and October 30.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• Proceeded in-camera for Water Treatment Plant Expansion Update (unanimous)
• Rose from in-camera session (unanimous)
• By-law 2023-081 enacted to confirm special meeting proceedings (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-10-27 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a draft letter providing feedback on the Affordable Housing Master Plan. This letter will be submitted to Council for consideration at the October 30, 2023, Special Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Adopted the October 27, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved draft feedback letter regarding the Affordable Housing Master Plan (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on October 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance requests and provisionally granted three consent applications for land severances and easements. Decisions included widening a driveway at 11 Golfview Drive and creating new lots at 594 Oak Street and 298 Pretty River Parkway.

• Approved Minor Variance D132723 to increase entrance width at 11 Golfview Drive (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D132823 to decrease front yard setback for a porch at 299 Maple Street (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1310423 for rear yard setback at 594 Oak Street (Carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent D10923 to create one new lot at 594 Oak Street (Carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent D10723 for a water servicing easement at 648-A Mountain Road (Carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent D10823 to create one new commercial lot at 298 Pretty River Parkway (Carried)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood, ON Council meeting of 2023-10-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council met for a special session that primarily consisted of a closed in-camera meeting. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss lobbyist registry training, water treatment plant expansion, CUPE negotiations, and sewage back-up claims (CARRIED)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on October 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on AODA compliance resources from Breaking Down Barriers. Members provided feedback on the Town's Community Engagement Action Plan and discussed accessibility updates for Fisher Field and pedestrian crossings.

• Adopted the October 19, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:52 p.m. (Carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

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Council

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Council conducted a public planning meeting to review Draft 2 of the proposed Official Plan. Residents and representatives provided feedback on land use, heritage protection, and infrastructure. No formal votes were taken on the plan's content during this session.

• Adopted the Special Council Agenda (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. (Carried)

Council

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Council directed staff to redesign the Sixth Street Reconstruction project to include one-way cycle tracks on both sides and a separate pedestrian sidewalk. Other actions included appointing law enforcement officers and phasing out a toilet rebate program.

• Directed staff to redesign Sixth Street with one-way cycle tracks and a separate north-side sidewalk
• Enacted By-law No. 2023-080 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• Approved phasing out the Toilet Rebate program by October 31, 2023
• Referred Collingwood Climate Action Team $32,000 budget request to 2024 deliberations
• Referred Wounded Warriors Canada sponsorship request to budget deliberations
• Deferred Staff Report T2023-20 on surety bonds pending legal opinion
• Approved sending letters to provincial ministers requesting increased funding for South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre
• Approved minutes from October 3 and October 6, 2023 meetings

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

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The Board of Management directed a planning consultant to finalize comments on the Town's Official Plan draft. The Board also approved financial statements and accounts payable vouchers.

• Directed Planning Consultant to finalize Official Plan comments for submission (Carried)
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending September 30, 2023 (Carried)
• Endorsed Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $106,462.77 (Carried)
• Approved September 14, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Received Promotion Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received General Manager monthly report (Carried)
• Accepted correspondence received since September 14, 2023 (Carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

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The committee agreed on several trail safety improvements to prioritize for the 2024 budget, including signage and painting. Members decided not to pursue the Trailsview system at this time. The committee also reviewed a proposal for mountain bike features on the 11th Line George Christie Nature Trails.

• Prioritized Hwy 26 trailhead barriers, path/crossway painting, and signage for 2024 budget
• Decided to withhold Trailsview system from 2024 budget consideration
• Approved September 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adopted amended October 12, 2023 agenda
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to November meeting
• Deferred decisions on correspondence regarding bike lanes and boardwalk access

Council

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Council met for a special session to conduct in-camera training on media relations. No substantive public decisions or policy changes were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved proceeding in-camera for media relations training

Collingwood Heritage Committee

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The committee appointed Cathy de Ruiter and Jennifer Knight as Co-Chairs and David Jefferies as Vice-Chair. It recommended approval for a storefront reconstruction at 135 Hurontario Street and endorsed two properties for 2023 Heritage Awards.

• Appointed Cathy de Ruiter and Jennifer Knight as Co-Chairs (Acclaimed)
• Appointed David Jefferies as Vice-Chair (Acclaimed)
• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for 135 Hurontario Street storefront reconstruction (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Heritage Award nominations for Dorchester Hotel and 291-293 Pine Street (Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Permits for 11 Hurontario Street and 75 Hurontario Street (Carried)
• Requested response from Executive Director Pegg regarding Grain Terminals maintenance (Carried)
• Directed staff to present a revised Heritage Reserve Fund Policy Option 1 at a future meeting (Carried)

Council

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Collingwood Council approved multiple resolutions during its October 3, 2023 meeting, including directing staff to collaborate with New Tecumseth on a business case for provincial and federal investment regarding the $270 million water treatment plant expansion. Council also prioritized specific recommendations from the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force and enacted a site plan control agreement by-law for 32 Oak Street. Additionally, Council directed staff to conduct a third-party peer review of Eighth Street infrastructure and updated budget guidelines for a potential Mayor's Golf Tournament or fundraising event.

• Approved Council Agenda for October 3, 2023, as amended (RES-307-2023)
• Approved minutes of the regular meeting of Council held September 25, 2023 (RES-308-2023)
• Waived notice to provide direction on the Eighth Street sewer back-up matter (RES-309-2023)
• Directed staff to report back following a third-party review of Eighth Street infrastructure, completed within three months (RES-311-2023)
• Approved Committee of the Whole report from September 25, 2023, including additions for the AMP system cost-savings report (RES-312-2023, RES-313-2023)
• Enacted By-law No. 2023-077 for a Site Plan Control Agreement at 32 Oak Street (RES-314-2023)
• Received Collingwood Public Library Board minutes from July 18, 2023 (RES-315-2023)
• Submitted prioritized Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations #44, #67, #65, #66, and #53 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (RES-324-2023)

Collingwood Public Library Board

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The Collingwood Public Library Board approved the 2024 Fees and Charges, which include a 4% increase due to inflation. The Board also approved the Intellectual Freedom Policy but deferred the Local History and Genealogy Policy to the next meeting. Reports on statistics, finances, and leadership were approved, and a planning committee for the library's Strategic Plan will be established in January.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• Minutes from July 18 special meeting approved (unanimous)
• Statistical, Financial, and Leadership reports approved (unanimous)
• Intellectual Freedom Policy approved (unanimous)
• Local History and Genealogy Policy deferred to next meeting (unanimous)
• 2024 Fees and Charges approved with 4% increase (unanimous)
• Strategic Plan planning committee to be established in January

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

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The Committee approved minor variance applications for 1 Lockerbie Crescent and 29 Lane D, allowing specific setbacks and lot coverage adjustments. It also provisionally granted consent applications for 348 Ontario Street and 69 & 70 Madeline Drive, subject to conditions regarding survey plans, municipal services, and parkland dedication fees.

• Approved Minor Variance D132323 for 1 Lockerbie Crescent
• Approved Minor Variance D132522 for 29 Lane D
• Provisionally Granted Consent D10623 for 348 Ontario Street
• Provisionally Granted Consent D10523 for 69 & 70 Madeline Drive
• Appointed Shaylin Whitehead as Secretary-Treasurer
• Adopted agenda and July 27 minutes

Council

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Council

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Council approved a conditional Heritage Permit to demolish the building at 136 Pine Street, requiring the property to be graded and planted with grass within one year. Other actions included approving a taxi and ride-sharing licensing review and directing staff to update tree caliper requirements for new developments.

• Approved conditional Heritage Permit to demolish 136 Pine Street (Carried)
• Approved Taxi / Ride Sharing Licensing Service Review (Carried)
• Approved recommendations from Joint Police Services Board, Police Services Board, and Heritage Committee (Carried)
• Directed staff to update minimum tree caliper requirements for new development (Carried)
• Approved Statement of Development Charge and Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Funds (Carried)
• Referred Updated Council-Staff Relations Policy back to staff for revisions (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 21, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the agenda and amended June 22 minutes. Members agreed to maintain transportation, public spaces, and communications as the primary focus areas for the remainder of 2023. The committee reviewed the Draft 2 Official Plan and received updates on WCAG webpage compliance and a University of Guelph smart door study.

• Adopted September 21, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted June 22, 2023 minutes as amended (Carried)
• Agreed to continue focus on transportation, public spaces, and communications for Q4 2023
• Agreed to continue hybrid meeting format at the library

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on September 21, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Committee approved the Museum Supervisor's report covering June through August and accepted a list of recommended new gifts for the collection. Members discussed strategies for increasing membership through business partnerships and reviewed upcoming programming.

• Adopted the September 21, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Accepted the Supervisor’s Report for June, July, and August (Carried)
• Accepted the Recommended List of new Gifts (Carried)

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.

Council directed the CAO to consult with the Escarpment Corridor Alliance and endorsed their Natural Resources Canada Climate Adaptation project grant application, subject to minor adjustments regarding municipal roles in Natural Heritage.

• Endorsed Escarpment Corridor Alliance Natural Resources Canada Climate Adaptation project grant application (subject to minor adjustments) (Carried)
• Directed CAO to consult with Escarpment Corridor Alliance (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Proceeded in-camera to discuss training, water treatment, land needs, and labour relations (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-075 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on September 14, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Board approved $66,589.16 in accounts payable and a $5,000 sponsorship for the VO2 10K event. Members supported a bid to host the 2025 or 2026 OBIAA Conference and approved a mural design for 84 Hurontario Street.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers of $66,589.16
• Approved $5,000 Crown Sponsor level support for VO2 10K event
• Supported bid to host 2025 or 2026 OBIAA Conference
• Approved mural design for 84 Hurontario Street (CWOOD with terminals and water view)
• Recommended 2 BIA representatives for the Strategic/Downtown Master Plan Steering Committee
• Accepted financial statement for period ending August 31, 2023

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on September 14, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The committee formally recommended the Cycle Tracks design over a multi-use pathway for the reconstruction of Sixth Street between Hurontario and High Street. They also requested a peer review of the project before it proceeds. Additionally, the committee discussed e-bike speed limits and 2024 budget priorities.

• Approved Cycle Tracks design over Multi-use Pathway for Sixth Street (CARRIED)
• Recommended a peer review of the Sixth Street project (CARRIED)
• Adopted the September 14, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on September 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council authorized a contribution agreement for the rehabilitation of Highway 26 from Osler Bluff Road to Cranberry Trail West. The body also updated its Procedural By-law regarding advisory committee participation and approved a new customer service standards policy.

• Approved By-law No. 2023-072 for Highway 26 rehabilitation (CARRIED)
• Approved By-law No. 2023-073 to allow Council members to serve as ex-officio members on Advisory Committees (CARRIED)
• Approved Customer Service Standards Policy CCS2023-03 (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to integrate environment, climate change, and sustainability into Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (CARRIED)
• Approved request for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and up to two other Council members to attend annual auditor meetings (CARRIED)

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on September 7, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee recommended approval for a rear addition at 291 Third Street and conditional approval for signage at 104 Hurontario Street. It also supported a staff review of the Heritage Reserve Fund policy. Additionally, the Committee endorsed a list of nine recently issued heritage permits.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for rear addition at 291 Third Street (CARRIED)
• Recommended conditional approval of non-backlit fascia signs at 104 Hurontario Street (CARRIED)
• Recommended refusal of Aluminum Composite Panel installation over brick at 104 Hurontario Street (CARRIED)
• Supported staff review of Heritage Reserve Fund policy FIN008-007 (CARRIED)
• Endorsed Heritage Permits List for nine properties (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 17, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (CARRIED)

Collingwood Police Services Board

The agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on September 7, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed in the provided text.

The Collingwood Police Services Board supported a one-year extension of the Section 10 contract expiring in December 2023 for Council's consideration. The Board also received a quarterly report on police statistics and youth engagement strategies.

• Approved agenda for September 7, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from June 28 and July 6, 2023 meetings (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander’s Report (Carried)
• Supported one-year extension of Section 10 contract for Council consideration (Carried)

Collingwood Police Services Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on September 7, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Collingwood and Blue Mountains Police Services Boards approved a delegated process for the 2022 Detachment Commander Performance Plan Review. The evaluation timing was delayed until the issuance and circulation of the Progress Report.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Delegated authority to Board Chairs to manage the Detachment Commander performance review process (CARRIED)
• Approved amendment to delay the Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation until the Progress Report is issued and circulated (CARRIED)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on July 31, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content.

Council approved the release of Draft 2 of the Official Plan for a six-week public review period. The meeting also included approvals for a federal housing grant application and new staffing positions for Public Works and Transit.

• Approved release of Official Plan Draft 2 for public consultation (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to apply for the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (CARRIED)
• Approved one additional full-time staff position for Public Works, Engineering & Environmental Services (CARRIED)
• Approved full-time Coordinator, Community Transit role via position conversion (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to collaborate with Town of the Blue Mountains on a joint community centre feasibility assessment (CARRIED)
• Approved Collingwood Arts Centre Feasibility Study Phase 3 Proposal (CARRIED)
• Approved early termination of Georgian Triangle Humane Society Lease agreement (CARRIED)
• Requested EPCOR Distribution Ltd attend a meeting to provide updates on rates and electrification (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on July 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. One allows for increased lot coverage for a 26-unit townhouse development, and the other permits an employment services centre at Blue Mountain Resort.

• Approved Minor Variance D1310523 for 11589 Highway 26 to increase lot coverage for 26 freehold townhouse lots (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1310723 for 588 Hurontario Street to allow an employment information and counselling centre (Carried)
• Adopted the July 27, 2023 agenda (Carried)

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no substantive content.

Council and community members met for an informal session to discuss local concerns and questions. No formal votes were taken and no official decisions were made during this event.

Council

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Council approved the execution of a companion development agreement for the Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village, contingent on the developer paying outstanding invoices. Other key actions included adopting an IT Master Plan and approving the 2022 audited financial statements.

• Authorized companion development agreement for Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village (CARRIED)
• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements (CARRIED)
• Increased Election Reserve target balance to $140,000 (CARRIED)
• Dissolved 10% Non-DC Growth Reserve Fund and transferred balance to Lifecycle Reserve (CARRIED)
• Adopted Information Technology Master Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment to remove holding symbol for 17 Portland Street (CARRIED)
• Approved Site Plan Control Agreement for Cranberry Trail East (CARRIED)
• Authorized up to $5,000 for a Katano, Japan Sister City reception and tour (CARRIED)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on July 18, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Board held a special meeting to address a request for readmittance regarding an identifiable individual in a closed in-camera session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Proceeded in-camera to discuss a request for readmittance regarding an identifiable individual

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The Council meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled for public review.

Council met for a special session and proceeded in-camera to discuss several confidential matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the Special Council Agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss water treatment, CUPE negotiations, land acquisitions, Poplar Health and Wellness Village MZO, and personnel matters (CARRIED)

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This is the agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on July 17, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed.

The Committee recommended approval for the demolition of 136 Pine Street, provided site plan control approval is obtained first. Other approved heritage permits included a mural at 78 Hurontario Street and trim work at 43 Elgin Street. The committee also endorsed five previously issued heritage permits.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit to demolish 136 Pine Street
• Required Site Plan Control approval as a condition for 136 Pine Street demolition
• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for mural at 78 Hurontario Street
• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for veranda skirt base trim at 43 Elgin Street
• Endorsed Heritage Permits for 79 Hurontario, 208 Hurontario, 43 Elgin, 85 Hurontario, and 35 Simcoe Street
• Changed future meeting schedule to the first Thursday of the month

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee requested that Council repeal Bicycle By-Law #2710 and Sidewalks By-Law #94-41 to allow for the painting of sidewalks for multi-path use. Members also agreed to audit traffic signals and crossings to improve trail safety. A sub-committee was formed to review design options for the Sixth Street reconstruction.

• Requested Council repeal Bicycle By-Law #2710 and Sidewalks By-Law #94-41 (Carried)
• Adopted July 13, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Formed sub-committee to meet with staff on Sixth Street design options
• Deferred e-bikes and map delivery distribution to August meeting
• Deferred TATAC development input to a future meeting

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on July 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Board approved funding for the Downtown Master Plan and endorsed over $271,000 in accounts payable. Members also reviewed the Downtown Parking Program and appointed a new member to the Maintenance and Beautification Committee.

• Approved allocating up to $20,000 from BIA reserves for Downtown Master Plan contracted services if grants are unsuccessful
• Endorsed Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $271,286.47
• Appointed Richard Lex to the Maintenance and Beautification Committee
• Accepted Financial Statement for the period ending June 30, 2023
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes
• Received General Manager monthly report

Council

This agenda contains no substantive items — only embedded content placeholders and system text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the Council to act on.

Council approved a plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 50 Saunders Street. The meeting also included the passage of a road assumption by-law for the Mountain Road Widening Project and the appointment of new committee members and a law enforcement officer.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 50 Saunders Street
• Passed By-law No. 2023-063 to assume land for Mountain Road Widening Project
• Directed staff to find a solution for parking conflicts at 31 Ste. Marie Street
• Requested staff provide Community Based Strategic Plan training to the Committee of Adjustment and advisory committees
• Resolved to seek a legal opinion on municipal authority over private condominium roads
• Appointed N. Sandberg and C. Morrison to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Appointed S. Forbes as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Approved Collingwood Police Services Board minutes from April 6, 2023

Collingwood Police Services Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on July 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Board approved the July 6, 2023 agenda and the April 6, 2023 meeting minutes. Members received the Detachment Commander's quarterly report and a year-to-date financial overview. No new policies were enacted, and the board discussed ongoing safety concerns at the library and bus terminal.

• Adopted July 6, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander’s Report (Carried)
• Received correspondence regarding dispatch concerns and intimate partner violence (Carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on June 29, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Museum Advisory Committee approved a list of new gifts for the museum collection and accepted the Supervisor's Report. Members discussed the 2020-2025 Master Plan and potential business partnerships to increase museum awareness.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Accepted the Recommended List of new Gifts (CARRIED)
• Accepted the Supervisor’s Report (CARRIED)

Collingwood Police Services Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on June 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Board reviewed the 2023-2025 Detachment Action Plan and discussed the potential reinstatement of School Resource Officers (SRO) in Collingwood schools. Members also discussed upcoming amendments to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. No substantive policy changes or budget approvals were decided during the public session.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting agenda (6-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss public security and the SRO program (6-0)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on June 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is entirely composed of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE system, with no actual agenda items listed.

Council adopted the agenda and proceeded into a closed session to discuss the Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Accessibility Advisory Committee applications, and a personnel matter. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public portion of the meeting.

• Adopted the Special Council Agenda for June 26, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss property security, personal matters, and negotiation positions (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on June 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance applications for property modifications and new construction. One application for a mixed-use building at 32 Oak Street was approved despite public opposition and a defeated motion to refuse it based on parking.

• Approved Minor Variance No. D132623 for 15 Robinson Street to expand an unenclosed porch (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance No. D132423 for 305 Seventh Street to increase accessory apartment size to 48% of gross floor area (Carried)
• Defeated motion to refuse Minor Variance No. D131521 for 32 Oak Street due to lack of parking
• Approved Minor Variance No. D131521 for 32 Oak Street to construct a mixed-use commercial and residential building (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance No. D1311122 for 238 Ontario Street for a 1 storey addition, porch, deck, and carport (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on June 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Committee heard presentations on the Sixth Street Reconstruction Design Proposal and park accessibility. Staff provided updates on the installation of accessible mats at Sunset Point and the progress of the Affordable Housing Master Plan.

• Adopted June 22, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes electronically

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on June 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Board accepted the 2022 audited financial statements and approved a new Partnership Policy. Members also approved a holiday closure for December 27, 2023, and accepted several operational reports.

• Accepted 2022 audited financial statements (CARRIED)
• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports (CARRIED)
• Approved new Partnership Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved holiday closure on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Adopted amended agenda (CARRIED)

Council

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Council approved a BIA-funded interim activation plan for 84 Hurontario Street using temporary asphalt resurfacing. A site plan for townhomes at 17 Portland Street was approved, and $10,000 in funding was granted to the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay.

• Approved interim activation plan for 84 Hurontario Street with temporary asphalt resurfacing
• Approved Site Plan Application File No. D11522 for 17 Portland Street (Townhomes of Pretty River)
• Exempted 17 Portland Street from Interim Control By-Law for 75 water and 130 wastewater SDUs
• Approved $10,000 funding request for the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay
• Referred dormant planning file closure authority (P2023-19) back to staff for further discussion
• Approved Collingwood Public Library Board minutes from May 25, 2023
• Approved recommendations from June 5, 2023 Committee of the Whole Report

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on June 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The committee recommended heritage grants for three properties and approved a letter to Council regarding the Collingwood Grain Terminals. It also endorsed three heritage permits and approved the preparation of a 'Real Deal' workshop for September 2023.

• Approved Heritage Permits for 162 Hurontario Street, 402 Maple Street, and 294 Beech Street
• Recommended heritage grant for 233 Pine Street (wood windows)
• Recommended heritage grant for 402 Maple Street (wood storm windows) up to $2,527
• Recommended heritage grant for 35 Simcoe Street (brick masonry repairs) up to $1,323
• Approved bringing a letter to Council regarding Collingwood Grain Terminals
• Approved providing a deputation at the July 10, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Approved preparation of 'Real Deal' workshop for September 2023
• Adopted the June 19, 2023 agenda

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on June 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Board of Management approved a temporary redevelopment proposal and concept plan for the activation of 84 Hurontario Street. The Board requested Council's support for the plan as per the BIA/Town Memorandum of Understanding.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Supported the interim activation plan for 84 Hurontario Street and requested Council support (CARRIED all)

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains interface text from the eSCRIBE system but no actual meeting content.

Council met for a special session and proceeded in-camera to discuss a settlement and a water treatment plant update. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the June 12, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss Welton/Sunvale OLT Settlement and Water Treatment Plant Update (CARRIED)
• Resolved to rise from in-camera session at 5:30 p.m. (CARRIED)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

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The Board approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the Collingwood Music Festival and endorsed $33,476.62 in accounts payable. Members discussed beautification efforts, strategic planning, and parking concerns on Third Street. The Board also reviewed updates on the Grain Terminals redevelopment and new downtown businesses.

• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Collingwood Music Festival (BIA-056-2023)
• Endorsed Accounts Payable Vouchers of $33,476.62 (BIA-054-2023)
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending May 31, 2023 (BIA-053-2023)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (BIA-052-2023)
• Adopted June 8, 2023 agenda as amended (BIA-051-2023)
• Received Maintenance and Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-055-2023)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-057-2023)
• Received General Manager monthly report (BIA-058-2023)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The committee recommended adding six specific sidewalk locations to the multi-use pathway network and proposed advisory bike lanes for traffic calming on Findlay Drive. Members also agreed to pursue a collaboration with RAD Adventures for youth bike initiatives.

• Recommended including six locations on Highway 26 East, Huron Street, Harbour Street, Highway 26 West, High Street, and Balsam Street in the multi-use pathway network (CARRIED)
• Recommended Advisory Bike Lanes for traffic calming on Findlay Drive (CARRIED)
• Approved adoption of June 8, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Deferred decision on Georgian Trail map distribution
• Deferred discussion on trail counters and Harbourview Trail Hub

Council

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Council approved the draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 295 Mountain Road, including a requirement for a future safe pedestrian crossing. The body also granted interim control by-law exemptions for seven properties and directed staff to submit formal comments on the Provincial Planning Statement.

• Approved draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 295 Mountain Road (Panorama North)
• Approved exemptions from Interim Control By-law No. 2021-024 for seven properties
• Approved formal comments to the Government of Ontario regarding the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement
• Approved expression of interest to host the 2025 or 2026 OSUM Annual General Meeting and Conference
• Approved $5,000 in 2024 budget for OSUM site visit expenses if chosen as host
• Approved recommendations for Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Framework Draft #1 to proceed to public consultation
• Approved By-laws to execute Subdivision and Site Plan Control Agreements for 400 Maple Street (The Annex)
• Approved support for staff to recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on May 29, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.

Council met for a special session and proceeded in-camera to discuss several confidential matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal (452 Raglan Street), Corporate Updates, Accessibility Advisory Committee Applications, and Water Treatment Plant Update (CARRIED)
• Resolved to rise from the in-camera session at 6:31 p.m. (CARRIED)

Collingwood Heritage Committee

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The Collingwood Heritage Committee approved a list of nine heritage permits for various property alterations and signage. The committee also received updates on the Collingwood Grain Terminals Revitalization Project and the Victoria Annex redevelopment.

• Approved agenda as amended (CARRIED)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (CARRIED)
• Endorsed heritage permits for 32 Elgin Street (CARRIED)
• Endorsed heritage permits for 135 Hurontario Street (CARRIED)
• Endorsed heritage permits for 97 Hurontario Street (CARRIED)
• Endorsed heritage permits for 64 Hume Street (CARRIED)
• Endorsed heritage permits for 5 Hurontario Street (CARRIED)
• Endorsed heritage permits for 243 Hurontario Street (CARRIED)

Collingwood Public Library Board

The Collingwood Public Library Board approved updates to three operational policies. The board also received reports on library statistics, finances, and the progress of the current strategic plan.

• Approved updated Room Bookings Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved updated Exam Proctoring Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved updated Media Lab Policy (CARRIED)
• Adopted amended May 25, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2023-05-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific applications, hearings, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Committee provisionally approved two consent applications for land severances at 325 Ontario Street and 58 St. Paul Street. A minor variance request for a deck at 1 Lockerbie Crescent was deferred pending further information.

• Provisionally granted Consent No. D10323 to create one new lot at 325 Ontario Street (Carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent No. D10423 for a lot addition at 58 St. Paul Street (Carried)
• Deferred Minor Variance No. D132323 for a deck at 1 Lockerbie Crescent pending further information (Carried)
• Approved the May 25, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved the April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The committee approved the 2022 Annual Report, the Supervisor's Report, and the Museum Accessibility Plan. It also recommended that a new Public Programming Policy, which updates the 2000 education policy, be sent to Council for final approval.

• Adopted May 25, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Received 2022 Collingwood Museum Annual Report (Carried)
• Accepted Supervisor's Report for March and April (Carried)
• Received Collingwood Museum Accessibility Plan (Carried)
• Recommended Public Programming Policy proceed to Council for approval (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

The Committee adopted the agenda and received updates on the launch of On Demand Transit and the installation of Mobi Mats at Sunset Point. Staff provided progress reports on website accessibility and upcoming community awareness events.

• Adopted the May 18, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m. (Carried)

Council

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 55 Mountain Road to allow for the expansion of Canadian Tire. The body also authorized temporary policy changes to support 'Low Mow Spring' initiatives on private property and approved a representative's travel to Ghana.

• Approved Zoning By-law No. 2023-051 for Canadian Tire expansion at 55 Mountain Road
• Authorized temporary policy amendments to support voluntary 'Low Mow Spring' initiatives on private property
• Approved Councillor Doherty's participation in the FCM Women in Local Leadership delegation to Ghana
• Adopted the Social Media Policy report (CCS2023-02)
• Approved youth engagement options for governance (C2023-14)
• Approved minutes from May 1, May 4, and May 8, 2023 meetings
• Passed By-law No. 2023-052 to confirm proceedings of May 4, 8, and 15 meetings

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-05-11 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee received updates on trail paving, e-bike by-law revisions, and the distribution of new trail maps. Staff confirmed the Town will not proceed with an 'Adopt a Trail' program. Members discussed biking infrastructure for the Findlay Drive retrofit and Sixth Street reconstruction.

• Adopted May 11, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (Electronic approval)
• Decided not to move forward with 'Adopt a Trail' program
• Confirmed First Street will not be promoted as a bike path on trail maps once paving is complete

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This is the agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on May 11, 2023. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No concrete business items are identified for discussion or action.

The Board approved several financial payments, including a silver sponsorship for Viva Variety. Members also reached a consensus to support existing on-street patio applications for Al Carbon and Fig & Feta. The Board received updates on downtown property visioning and heritage grants.

• Approved $1,500 Silver Sponsorship for Viva Variety event
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending April 30, 2023
• Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $49,174.37
• Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers for Susan Bishop ($682.11)
• Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers for Krystina Cunningham ($1,034.80)
• Consensus reached to support on-street patio applications for Al Carbon and Fig & Feta as presented
• Deferred decision on Pride float to the promotion committee

Council

This agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. It is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or motions.

The meeting was largely procedural, with Council approving the agenda and moving into a closed session for matters including the Bridgewater OLT case and a Grain Terminals MOU. After rising from the closed session, Council held an informal workshop on multi-year and community-based strategic planning, facilitated by the CAO.

• Approved the May 8, 2023 Special Council Agenda as presented (Carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss property security, land acquisition, solicitor-client advice, litigation, and confidential information (Carried)
• Rose from closed session at 2:38 p.m. (Carried)
• Extended meeting past the 5-hour maximum to 4:30 p.m. (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:33 p.m. (Carried)

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no business is detailed.

Council met in special session and immediately went into closed session to discuss security of town property, solicitor-client advice, and negotiation strategy, specifically regarding a Water Treatment Plant update and media relations training. The media training item was deferred to a future meeting. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adopted the special council agenda (carried)
• Proceeded into closed session for water treatment plant update and media relations training (carried)
• Deferred media relations training to a future meeting

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains no substantive business for the Council to consider.

Council directed staff to submit formal comments to the Government of Ontario regarding Bill 97. The body also endorsed terms of reference for a regional mayors' forum and authorized a celebratory parade for the Collingwood Blues.

• Approved submitting Report P2023-12 as formal comment on Bill 97 (Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act)
• Endorsed Terms of Reference for the South Georgian Bay Mayors and CAOs Forum
• Directed staff to organize a celebratory parade for the Collingwood Blues for May 26, 2023, or a convenient date
• Approved minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting
• Adopted the May 1, 2023 agenda
• Approved General Consent Agenda items regarding Town Hall Clock Tower illuminations
• Enacted By-law No. 2023-050 to confirm proceedings of the May 1, 2023 meeting

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The meeting is scheduled but no specific applications, hearings, or motions are listed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications for residential decks and roof structures. It also provisionally granted a consent application to create a new lot at 26 St. Clair Street. A minor variance for the Living Water condominium hotel was discussed, but no decision is recorded in the text.

• Approved Minor Variance D132123 for 14 Eighth Street to decrease interior side yard setback for a deck (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1321322 for 130 Beech Street to allow 0.9 metre separation for two roof structures (Carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent D10123 for 26 St. Clair Street to create one new lot and one retained lot (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This meeting agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee on 2023-04-27 contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee heard an appeal regarding a property standards order for Condominium Corporation SSC119. It was decided to remove one deficiency from the order and extend the compliance deadline for two others.

• Removed Deficiency 3 (downspouts) from the Order (Carried)
• Extended completion date for Deficiency 1 (grading and drainage) to July 31, 2023 (Carried)
• Extended completion date for Deficiency 2 (basement walls and foundation) to July 31, 2023 (Carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on April 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Board approved the 2023 first-quarter statistical and financial reports and a new Staff Code of Conduct. Members also approved the reinstatement of the Arts Advisory Council and a CEO Succession Plan. The library will close on June 9, 2023, for staff training.

• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports
• Approved Staff Code of Conduct policy
• Approved CEO Succession Plan
• Approved reinstatement of the Arts Advisory Council
• Approved library closure on June 9, 2023, for staff training

Council

Council enacted the 2023 tax rate by-law and approved the Downtown Collingwood Business Improvement Area budget. The body also allocated municipal servicing capacity to four major development projects and appointed new members to local committees.

• Approved 2023 BIA Budget and enacted By-law No. 2023-042
• Allocated water and wastewater capacity to 120 Mountain Road, 655 Hurontario Street, SkyDev Residences at Silvercreek, and 25 Sandford Fleming Drive
• Passed By-law No. 2023-043 deeming 380 First Street as not being lots within a registered Plan of Subdivision
• Increased Economic Development Round Table membership from two to three Council appointed members
• Committed to planting native maple trees for municipal planting projects
• Enacted By-laws No. 2023-044 and 2023-045 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• Appointed Linda Haldenby to the Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee
• Enacted By-law No. 2023-046 to set 2023 tax rates and levy taxes

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This is the agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on April 20, 2023. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific business is outlined in the provided document.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed concept designs for Summit View and Wilson-Sheffield parks. The committee received updates on accessible transportation services and planned sidewalk and trail repairs. No new bylaws or policies were voted on.

• Adopted April 20, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The committee recommended the draft Terms of Reference for approval. Members also agreed to rename the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan to the "Master Plan".

• Recommended Terms of Reference for approval (Carried)
• Changed title of 2020-2025 Strategic Plan to "Master Plan"

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on April 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

The Committee held a special meeting to elect its leadership. Dave Martin was acclaimed as Chair and Norma Bryant was acclaimed as Vice-Chair.

• Adopted the April 19, 2023 agenda
• Acclaimed Dave Martin as Chair
• Acclaimed Norma Bryant as Vice-Chair

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on April 17, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The committee recommended the heritage designation of 362 Peel Street and approved a grant for veranda repairs at 64 Hume Street. It also endorsed a heritage permit for 16 Pine Street and agreed to seek realtor feedback for an educational workshop.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Designation Request for 362 Peel Street, subject to cost estimate
• Recommended approval of 2023 Heritage Grant for veranda repair works at 64 Hume Street (excluding pillar repainting)
• Endorsed Heritage Permit 2023-00224 for 16 Pine Street (siding, porch, ramp, windows, metal door)
• Approved obtaining feedback from Realtors for a heritage education workshop

Council

Council approved the Greener Collingwood Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and a $25,000 support package for the Collingwood Pride Festival. The board also approved a site plan for a multi-unit residential development and granted two interim control by-law exemptions.

• Approved $25,000 cash and in-kind support for Collingwood Pride Festival
• Adopted Greener Collingwood Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and 30% GHG reduction target
• Approved Phase 3 of the Arts Centre Feasibility Study
• Directed staff to investigate Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) implementation
• Approved site plan for multi-unit residential development at 655 Hurontario Street
• Granted ICBL exemption for 243 Ste. Marie Street
• Granted ICBL exemption for 245 Raglan Street
• Approved minutes for Police Services and Public Library Boards

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This is the agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on April 13, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Board accepted financial statements and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $94,725.56. It approved a $5,000 financial commitment to Carnival North 2023 and requested a by-law amendment to allow food trucks on private property within the BIA.

• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending March 31, 2023
• Endorsed Accounts Payable Vouchers of $94,725.56 (CARRIED)
• Approved $5,000 financial commitment to Carnival North 2023 (CARRIED)
• Requested amendment to Business Licencing By-law to permit food trucks on private property (CARRIED)
• Appointed Dan Fotopoulos to the Promotion Committee (CARRIED)
• Appointed Lynda Conway as BIA representative to the Collingwood Heritage Committee (CARRIED)
• Accepted resignation of John Miller from the Promotion Committee (CARRIED)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-04-13 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The committee accepted the resignation of Paul Cadieux and approved the April 13 agenda. Staff provided updates on trail maintenance, e-bike by-law reviews, and upcoming construction projects. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Adopted April 13, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Accepted resignation of Paul Cadieux (Carried)
• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes electronically

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of April 11, 2023, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. Residents will find nothing concrete to review or act on from this document.

Council met for a special session to address a Grain Terminal MOU in a closed in-camera session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Proceeded in-camera to discuss Grain Terminal MOU (Carried)
• Rose from in-camera session at 4:47 p.m. (Carried)

Collingwood Police Services Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on April 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Police Services Board requested the Detachment Commander draft a proposal to reinstate policing in local schools. The Board also requested that the Province include gender-based violence data in statistical reporting and agreed to a joint performance monitoring approach for the Detachment Commander with the Town of the Blue Mountains.

• Approved request for Detachment Commander to draft correspondence seeking reinstatement of policing in Collingwood schools
• Approved request for the Province to include gender-based violence data in statistical reporting
• Approved invitation for Detachment Commander to present the mental health unit's accomplishments to Council
• Approved joint approach with Town of the Blue Mountains Police Services Board for Detachment Commander performance monitoring
• Approved requirement for Detachment Commander to complete a 2022 year-end self-assessment
• Approved investigation into using comparators from similar detachments or provincial data for performance statistics
• Approved request for Detachment Commander to report on alleviating safety concerns at the library and bus terminal
• Approved collaborative process between the Chair, Town staff, and Detachment to develop the 2023-2025 Action Plan

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on April 4, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

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The Committee approved a minor variance application for 415 First Street to allow for a commercial building addition. The approval includes specific conditions regarding the sketch plan and payment of application review costs.

• Approved Minor Variance No. D1311322 for 415 First Street (CARRIED)
• Approved appointment of Member Martin as acting chair (CARRIED)
• Deferred election of officers until next meeting (CARRIED)

Council

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• No rezonings, contracts, or financial items are listed on the agenda.
• No public hearings or bylaw readings are scheduled.
• The agenda is empty of any substantive business for the Council to consider.

Council met for a special session and proceeded in-camera to discuss land acquisition, disposition, and appointment terms. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss Bridgewater OLT, land disposition, Trails and Active Transportation Appointment Terms, and potential land acquisition (CARRIED)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2023-03-27 contains no substantive items. It is only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda topics.

Council approved a non-standard procurement contract with a private taxi company to provide on-demand accessible transit. The body also endorsed specific land designations in the Draft 1 Official Plan to support affordable housing and appointed several committee members.

• Approved private taxi contract for specialized transit enhancements (6-2)
• Endorsed 'Future Neighbourhood', 'Existing Neighbourhood', and 'Mixed Use Corridor II' designations for affordable housing
• Approved in-kind support for Optimist Club's 'Mother of all Yard Sales' use of Curling Club
• Endorsed Councillor Kathy Jeffery for election to FCM Board of Directors
• Passed By-law No. 2023-032 to increase Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee to nine members
• Appointed Norman Sandberg to Accessibility Advisory Committee on an interim basis
• Re-appointed Brian Herner to South Georgian Bay Innovation and Technology Accelerator Board
• Appointed J. Desroches and D. Zeinstra as Building Inspectors

Museum Advisory Committee

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The Committee approved the Supervisor's Report and the Recommended List of New Gifts. Members discussed membership recruitment strategies and the development of a Five Year Accessibility Plan.

• Adopted the March 23, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Accepted the Supervisor's Report (Carried)
• Accepted the Recommended List of New Gifts (Carried)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2023-03-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

Council enacted by-laws to implement a temporary downtown patio and retail display program with a 30 km/hr speed limit on Hurontario Street. The body also approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the Collingwood Quay lands and a heritage permit for 135 Hurontario Street. A motion to terminate the water billing agreement with EPCOR was defeated.

• Approved Temporary Downtown Patio and Retail Merchandise Program and 30 km/hr speed limit on Hurontario Street
• Eliminated all patio and retail display fees except annual licensing fees
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 47 and Zoning By-law amendment for Collingwood Quay (Option 2)
• Approved Heritage Permit for demolition and construction at 135 Hurontario Street
• Defeated motion to terminate water/wastewater billing agreement with EPCOR
• Approved $5,000 for Georgian Bay Forever shoreline clean-up and education program
• Passed resolution calling on federal government for $1 billion for a Freshwater Action Plan
• Approved By-law No. 2023-030 for gas tax funds for public transportation

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on March 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, so there is nothing concrete for the committee to decide or discuss based on this agenda.

The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval for a heritage permit at 16 Pine Street and a $3,000 heritage grant for woodwork repainting at 294 Beech Street. The committee also endorsed two recently issued heritage permits and approved a $100 honorarium for a wood window workshop.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for exterior alterations at 16 Pine Street
• Approved $100 honorarium from heritage budget for David Wylie's wood window workshop
• Endorsed Heritage Permits for 243 Ste Marie Street and 65 Simcoe Street
• Recommended approval of $3,000 Heritage Grant for repainting woodwork at 294 Beech Street

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on March 17, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Collingwood Public Library Board met via videoconference to address a personnel matter. The Board entered an in-camera session to discuss accommodation status and provided staff with direction on how to proceed.

• Adopted the March 17, 2023 agenda
• Entered in-camera session to discuss accommodation status of an individual
• Provided staff direction on a staffing issue

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The committee reviewed updates on accessible on-demand taxi services and corporate communication compliance plans. Members discussed sidewalk improvement priorities and the development of a multi-year accessibility plan for the Collingwood Museum.

• Adopted the March 16, 2023 agenda
• Member Bolt volunteered to act as a liaison for the Collingwood Museum's multi-year accessibility plan

Council

Council approved a motion calling on the Provincial Government to acknowledge homelessness as a social, economic, and health crisis. The resolution urges the province to commit to ending homelessness and to work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and other partners to implement an action plan.

• Adopted the special Council Agenda for March 13, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved motion calling on Provincial Government to acknowledge and end homelessness in Ontario (Carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a regular session of the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management, but no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The Board approved the 2023 draft budget with amendments for brand development and a transfer of $107,200. It also authorized a $5,000 gold sponsorship for the 2023 Collingwood Pride parade and accepted several financial statements.

• Approved 2023 draft budget as amended (BIA-027-2023)
• Approved $5,000 gold sponsorship for 2023 Collingwood Pride event (BIA-024-2023)
• Accepted Financial Statement ending December 31, 2022 (BIA-018-2023)
• Accepted Financial Statement ending February 28, 2023 (BIA-019-2023)
• Endorsed Accounts Payable Vouchers of $58,759.87 (BIA-020-2023)
• Received Maintenance/Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-021-2023)
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-022-2023)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-023-2023)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-03-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The committee adopted the agenda and February minutes. Members discussed trail resurfacing, signage, and the production of cycling videos, and agreed to support June Bicycle Month.

• Adopted March 9, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted February 9, 2023 minutes as amended (CARRIED)
• Agreed to submit an application for speakers at the Ontario Bike Summit
• Agreed to support June Bicycle Month via map distribution, a newspaper article, and social media

Council

Council granted exemptions from Interim Control By-law No. 2021-024 for 22 properties. They also approved several infrastructure by-laws and requested staff reports on establishing new environment and finance committees.

• Approved short-term rental exemptions for 22 properties (RES-076-2023, RES-077-2023)
• Approved Site Plan Control Agreement for 120 Mountain Road (By-law 2023-020)
• Approved assumption of roads and storm water pond in Mountaincroft Subdivision (By-law 2023-021)
• Approved by-laws for reduced load periods and oversize/overweight loads (By-laws 2023-022, 2023-023)
• Requested staff report on establishing an Environment & Climate Change Protection Committee
• Requested staff report on establishing an Audit and Finance Committee
• Approved the Town of Collingwood Code of Conduct for Employees
• Denied request for peer review of Collingwood Quay retail feasibility study (RES-074-2023)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on February 23, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Board approved the statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and leadership team reports. Members discussed door repairs, a potential book bike purchase, and library safety measures. The Board also reviewed policies regarding community information, resource sharing, and unattended children.

• Adopted the February 23, 2023 agenda
• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports
• Approved motion to proceed in-camera to discuss personal matters and readmittance

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee authorized spending for community awareness stickers and discussed transit accessibility and park improvements. No other formal votes were recorded beyond the adoption of the agenda and the sticker expenditure.

• Approved up to $800 from the committee budget for Accessible Collingwood stickers
• Adopted the February 23, 2023 agenda

Council

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Council met for a special session primarily to conduct an in-camera training session. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the February 22, 2023 agenda
• Approved proceeding in-camera for 'Essentials of Municipal Fire Protection for Municipal Decision Makers Training'

Council

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Council approved up to $217,572.40 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for a Rapid Additional Dwelling Unit pilot program. The board also decided to continue hosting traditional Canada Day fireworks, pending a successful RFP. Additionally, Council directed staff to explore in-house water/wastewater billing and requested provincial funding for water plant expansion.

• Approved up to $217,572.40 for Rapid Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) Deployment Pilot Program
• Approved continuing traditional Canada Day fireworks subject to RFP results
• Directed staff to report on implementing in-house water/wastewater billing
• Directed staff to request Provincial funding for Water Treatment Plant Expansion
• Referred employee Code of Conduct back to staff to add provisions on romantic relationships
• Authorized Mayor to contact Province and Simcoe County regarding accessible transit standards and funding
• Requested staff report on adding a Council member to each advisory committee
• Approved 2022 Annual Summary Report for drinking water systems

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on February 21, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The committee approved a heritage permit for the demolition and rebuild of a rear addition at 135 Hurontario Street. It also requested a council review of Heritage Grant maximums and endorsed a new social media strategy.

• Approved heritage permit for 135 Hurontario Street rear addition demolition and rebuild (CARRIED)
• Requested Council conduct a Heritage Grant Review, specifically re-evaluating the $3,000 project maximum (CARRIED)
• Accepted proposed social media strategy focused on 'Educate and Celebrate' (CARRIED)
• Supported in principle a revised application for two dormers at 82 Hume Street after skylight application was withdrawn (CARRIED)
• Endorsed Heritage Permits for 135 Hurontario Street (cladding removal) and 76 Hurontario Street (new additions) (CARRIED)
• Adopted amended agenda (CARRIED)

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on February 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee accepted the Supervisor's report and the recommended list of new gifts for the museum. Members discussed the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan and the review of the committee's mandate.

• Adopted the February 16, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Accepted the Supervisor's Report (Carried)
• Accepted the Recommended List of New Gifts (Carried)

Collingwood Police Services Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on February 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

The Board elected new leadership and accepted the 2023 financial statement and 2022 quarterly report. Members endorsed the annual report to Council and approved funding for one representative to attend the OAPSB spring conference.

• Acclaimed Claire Tucker-Reid as Chair and Councillor Jeffery as Vice-Chair
• Accepted the Financial Statement as presented
• Received the Detachment Commander’s Report and directed investigation into auxiliary policing promotion and school engagement practices
• Endorsed the annual report to Council including a 2023 refresh of the local Police Action Plan
• Approved funding for one person to attend the OAPSB conference
• Accepted correspondence received since October 5, 2022

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and reviewed pedestrian safety issues on Hurontario Street. Staff will develop a policy for e-bikes and scooters in 2023 and conduct a Master Transportation Review to analyze truck routes. Members are currently reviewing 2023 construction and resurfacing priorities.

• Adopted the February 9, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2023 electronically

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on February 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Board elected its Chair and Vice-Chair and appointed members to the Improvement, Maintenance/Beautification, and Promotion subcommittees. The Board also approved financial statements and accounts payable vouchers for 2022 and 2023.

• Elected Sarah Pennal as Chair by acclamation
• Elected Bryn Davies as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending December 30, 2022
• Approved 2022 Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $16,822.84
• Approved 2023 Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $15,612.63
• Appointed members to Improvement, Maintenance/Beautification, and Promotion subcommittees
• Received General Manager monthly report
• Accepted correspondence received since January 12, 2023

Council

Council passed By-law No. 2023-012 to adopt the 2023 budget, which includes a proposed tax increase of 2.70%. The board also approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to allow residential uses at the Georgian Bay Hotel lands. Additionally, two properties were designated as having cultural heritage value.

• Adopted 2023 Budget via By-law No. 2023-012 (Carried)
• Approved residential rezoning for Georgian Bay Hotel lands at 10 Vacation Inn Dr. (Carried)
• Designated 310 Seventh Street as a property of cultural heritage value (Carried)
• Designated 294 Beech Street as a property of cultural heritage value (Carried)
• Adopted new Level of Service Policies and Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (Carried)
• Approved amendments to Water and Wastewater Servicing Capacity Allocation Policy (Carried)
• Endorsed Information Sharing Protocol between Police Services Board and Council (Carried)
• Denied request to return 1.0 FTE transportation position to budget (Defeated)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on January 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee approved a minor variance for 169 Second Street to allow for the construction of a single detached dwelling. The approval was granted subject to specific sketch plan limits and the payment of application costs.

• Approved Minor Variance No. D1321222 to decrease minimum rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 5.34 metres (Carried)

Council

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Council met for a special session primarily to conduct training on the statutory standard of care under the Safe Drinking Water Act. No substantive public policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved proceeding in-camera for member training on the Safe Drinking Water Act
• Passed By-law No. 2022-007 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on January 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Board elected Mariane McLeod as Chair and Donna Mansfield as Vice-Chair. The Board also appointed the Clerk's Department as Secretary and CEO Ashley Kulchycki as Treasurer. Additionally, the Board approved several annual policy reviews and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Elected Mariane McLeod as Chair (4-3)
• Elected Donna Mansfield as Vice-Chair (4-2)
• Appointed Clerk's Department as Secretary
• Appointed CEO Ashley Kulchycki as Treasurer
• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports
• Approved sharing 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals and priorities with Council
• Adopted policies for Discrimination and Harassment, Prevention of Workplace Violence, Health and Safety, and Accessibility for Users with Disabilities
• Set 2023-2026 meetings for the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

Council

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Council passed by-laws for the 2023 interim tax levy and temporary borrowing to cover expenditures. The body also appointed members to the Public Library Board, Police Services Board, and Committee of Adjustment.

• Approved 2023 Interim Tax Levy (By-law No. 2023-005)
• Approved temporary borrowing for current expenditures (By-law No. 2023-004)
• Appointed members to Collingwood Public Library Board (By-law No. 2023-001)
• Appointed members to Committee of Adjustment / Property Standards Appeal Committee (By-law No. 2023-002)
• Appointed Claire Tucker to Collingwood Police Services Board (By-law No. 2023-003)
• Authorized up to $5,000 for Councillor Doherty's AMO and OSUM board meeting costs
• Directed staff to explore extending Transit and TransitPLUS evening service hours
• Requested staff increase agenda publication notice to minimum 6 days in upcoming Procedural By-law

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on January 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and accepted the Supervisor's Report, which detailed 2022 visitation and sales. Members discussed upcoming programming for Black History Month, International Women's Day, and Family Day.

• Adopted amended agenda (Carried)
• Accepted Supervisor's Report (Carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on January 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Board of Management met for orientation and training sessions regarding BIA operations, the Municipal Act, and board conduct. The board adopted the meeting agenda and scheduled an election for Chair and Vice-Chair at the next meeting.

• Approved the January 19, 2023 agenda as amended (CARRIED)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on January 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The committee reviewed the initial launch of TransitPLUS and discussed a recommendation to use saw cut joints for new sidewalks to improve accessibility. Members also received updates on beach accessibility mats and the Collingwood Public Library's multi-year plan.

• Adopted the January 19, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes via electronic vote

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on January 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The committee recommended the approval of 2023 Heritage Grant applications, including a specific application for 32 Elgin Street. Members also endorsed a list of recently issued heritage permits for three properties. The committee discussed upcoming presentations to Council regarding heritage awards and designations.

• Recommended approval of 2023 Heritage Grant applications excluding 32 Elgin Street (Carried)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Heritage Grant application for 32 Elgin Street (Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Permits List for 72 First Street, 21 Fourth Street E, and 43 Hurontario Street (Carried)
• Adopted amended agenda for January 16, 2023 (Carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on January 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Board accepted the 2021 Audit Report and the financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2022. Members also endorsed accounts payable vouchers for 2022 and 2023. The Board discussed public art installations and a $121,200 grant for a new 2023 event.

• Adopted amended January 12, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending December 31, 2022 (CARRIED)
• Endorsed 2022 Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $87,391.41 (CARRIED)
• Endorsed 2023 Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $1,864.50 (CARRIED)
• Received General Manager monthly report (CARRIED)
• Accepted 2021 Financial Statement and Audit Report (CARRIED)
• Deferred confidentiality agreements

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee agreed to move forward with a proposal to create a trail connection between Black Ash Trail and Summit View. Members also established a social media subcommittee and discussed updates to the cycling plan and e-bike by-laws.

• Approved agenda as amended (CARRIED)
• Consensus reached to move forward with Black Ash Trail/Summit View connection implementation
• Established social media subcommittee consisting of Members Macas, Marley, and Stamper
• Adjourned meeting at 4:34 p.m. (CARRIED)